UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2018

  

GTY TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

  

 Cayman Islands  001-37931  N/A
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (702) 945-2898

 

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company x

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On September 12, 2018, GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into the following agreements:

 

(i)           an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ GTY Agreement ”) with GTY Technology Holdings Inc., a newly formed Massachusetts corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“ New GTY ”) and GTY Technology Merger Sub, Inc., a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of New GTY (“ GTY Merger Sub ”);

 

(ii)          an Arrangement Agreement with Bonfire Interactive Ltd. (“ Bonfire ”), 1176370 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company (“ Callco ”), 1176363 B.C. Ltd. (“ Exchangeco ”) and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative named therein (the “ Bonfire Agreement ” and the transactions contemplated by the Bonfire Agreement, the “ Bonfire Transaction ”);

 

(iii)         an Agreement and Plan of Merger with CityBase, Inc. (“ CityBase ”), New GTY, GTY CB Merger Sub, Inc. (“ CityBase Merger Sub ”) and Shareholder Representative Services LLC (the “ CityBase Agreement ” and the transactions contemplated by the CityBase Agreement, the “ CityBase Transaction ”);

 

(iv)         an Agreement and Plan of Merger with eCivis Inc. (“ eCivis ”), GTY EC Merger Sub, Inc. (“ eCivis Merger Sub ”) and the eCivis Holders’ Representative named therein (the “ eCivis Agreement ” and the transactions contemplated by the eCivis Agreement, the “ eCivis Transaction ”);

 

(v)          an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Open Counter Enterprises Inc. (“ OpenCounter ”), GTY OC Merger Sub, Inc. (“ OpenCounter Merger Sub ”) and Shareholder Representative Services LLC (the “ OpenCounter Agreement ” and the transactions contemplated by the OpenCounter Agreement, the “ OpenCounter Transaction ”);

 

(vi)         a Share Purchase Agreement with Questica Inc. and Questica USCDN Inc. (together, “ Questica ”), Exchangeco and each of the Questica Holders named therein (the “ Questica Agreement ” and the transactions contemplated by the Questica Agreement, the “ Questica Transaction ”); and

 

(vii)        a Unit Purchase Agreement with Sherpa Government Solutions LLC (“ Sherpa ”), the holders of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Sherpa (“ Sherpa Units ”) named therein (the “ Sherpa Holders ”) and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative named therein (the “ Sherpa Agreement ” and the transactions contemplated by the Sherpa Agreement, the “ Sherpa Transaction ”).

 

Bonfire, CityBase, eCivis, OpenCounter, Questica and Sherpa are collectively referred to herein as the “ Targets .” The Bonfire Agreement, CityBase Agreement, eCivis Agreement, OpenCounter Agreement, Questica Agreement, Sherpa Agreement and GTY Agreement, are collectively referred to herein as the “ Transaction Documents .” The transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents are collectively referred to herein as the “ Business Combination .”

 

In connection with the Business Combination, the Company and the Targets will become direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of New GTY. Under the terms of the Transaction Documents, subject to customary adjustments as provided therein, the Company has agreed to acquire the Targets for total aggregate base consideration of up to $365 million payable in cash and stock as described below, plus aggregate earn-outs of up to $132 million payable in cash and stock as described below.

 

GTY Agreement

 

Pursuant to the GTY Agreement, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, at the closing of the Business Combination, GTY Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company (the “ GTY Merger ”), with the Company surviving the GTY Merger as a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of New GTY.

 

 

 

 

As a result of the GTY Merger, all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of the Company will be exchanged for an equal number of shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of New GTY (“ New GTY common stock ”), and, if the proposed amendment to the warrant agreement described in Item 8.01 below is not approved, all of the outstanding warrants to purchase ordinary shares of the Company will become exercisable to purchase an equal number of shares of New GTY common stock on the existing terms and conditions of such warrants in accordance with the terms of such warrants (the “ New GTY warrants ”). New GTY intends to apply to list the New GTY common stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market in connection with the closing of the Business Combination.

 

The closing of each of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents are expected to occur simultaneously with the closing of the GTY Merger. In addition, after the GTY Merger and prior to the effective time of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, the Company will assign all of its rights, interests and obligations under the Transaction Documents to New GTY.

 

Bonfire Agreement

 

Pursuant to the Bonfire Agreement, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, at the closing of the Bonfire Transaction (the “ Bonfire Closing ”), Callco and Exchangeco will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Bonfire, such that Bonfire will become an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of New GTY.

 

Consideration

 

Upon consummation of the Bonfire Transaction, New GTY will (i) pay the holders of Bonfire capital stock (“ Bonfire Holders ”) an aggregate of up to $49,000,000 in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments contained in the Bonfire Agreement, including an increase for cash and a reduction for indebtedness of Bonfire and its subsidiaries at the time of the Bonfire Closing, and (ii) issue to the Bonfire Holders a number of shares of New GTY common stock or a number of exchangeable shares in the capital of Bonfire Exchangeco (the “ Bonfire Exchangeco Shares ”) with an aggregate fair market value equal to $49,000,000.

 

In addition, Bonfire Holders may receive, following the Bonfire Closing and based on Bonfire’s revenues and EBIT for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively, earn-out payments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $10,000,000, payable 50% in cash and 50% in New GTY common stock (the “ Bonfire Earn-out Shares ”). The Company has agreed to file a registration statement on Form S-3 covering the resale of any Bonfire Earn-out Shares.

 

Representations, Warranties and Covenants

 

The parties to the Bonfire Agreement have made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the Bonfire Agreement, including, among others, covenants with respect to the conduct of Bonfire during the period between execution of the Bonfire Agreement and the Bonfire Closing.

 

Conditions to Closing

 

The Bonfire Closing is subject to certain conditions, including, among others, (i) approval by the Company’s shareholders of, among other things, the Bonfire Agreement and the Bonfire Transaction; (ii) the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination will have been completed and the Company will have no less than $325,000,000 (the “ Bonfire Necessary Cash Amount ”) in the Company’s trust account established in connection with the Company’s initial public offering (the “ Trust Account ”) following any such redemptions and the payment of any expenses related to the Bonfire Transaction; (iii) certain Bonfire Holders will have delivered to the Company a duly executed lock-up agreement in the form attached to the Bonfire Agreement; (iv) no more than 5% of the shares of Bonfire capital stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Bonfire Transaction (the “ Bonfire Shares ”) will be Cash-out Shares (as defined in the Bonfire Agreement); and (v) the transactions contemplated by the other Transaction Documents will have closed or will close substantially simultaneously with the Bonfire Closing.

 

 

 

 

Termination

 

The Bonfire Agreement may be terminated under certain circumstances, including, among others: (i) by mutual written consent of each party; (ii) by either the Company or Bonfire if the Bonfire Closing has not occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019; provided, however, that the right to terminate the Bonfire Agreement under this provision will not be available to any party whose failure to fulfill, or whose affiliate’s failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under the Bonfire Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Bonfire Closing to occur on or before such date; (iii) by either the Company or Bonfire if the Company’s shareholders have not approved the Bonfire Agreement and the Bonfire Transaction; (iv) by either the Company or Bonfire if, following the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination, the aggregate amount of cash or cash equivalents in the Trust Account is less than the Bonfire Necessary Cash Amount; and (v) by the Company if voting and support agreements representing no less than two-thirds of Bonfire’s capital stock, two-thirds of Bonfire’s options and two-thirds of Bonfire’s warrants have not been executed and delivered to the Company by 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time on the second business following the Bonfire Closing or if such voting and support agreements fail to be in full force and effect.

 

CityBase Agreement

 

Pursuant to the CityBase Agreement, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, at the closing of the CityBase Transaction (the “ CityBase Closing ”), among other things, CityBase Merger Sub will merge with and into CityBase, with CityBase surviving the merger as a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of New GTY.

 

Consideration

 

Upon consummation of the CityBase Transaction, New GTY will pay the holders of CityBase capital stock and vested CityBase options (“ CityBase Holders ”) $100,000,000 in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments contained in the CityBase Agreement, including an increase for cash and a reduction for indebtedness of CityBase at the time of the CityBase Closing; provided that certain key executives of CityBase shall receive 20% of their per share cash consideration in shares of New GTY common stock in lieu of cash.

 

In addition, certain CityBase Holders may receive, following the CityBase Closing and upon CityBase’s trailing twelve-month net revenue exceeding $37,000,000 on or prior to December 31, 2048, an earn-out payment equal to a number of shares (the “ CityBase Earn-out Shares ”), or cash value thereof, of New GTY common stock calculated by dividing $60 million by: (i) $10.00 if the CityBase Earn-out Threshold (as defined in the CityBase Agreement) is met on or prior to December 31, 2021 or (ii) the greater of (x) $10.00 or (y) the volume-weighted average closing price for the shares of New GTY common stock for the 30 trading days immediately preceding the payment date if the CityBase Earn-out Threshold is met after December 31, 2021; provided that certain CityBase Holders will receive their respective pro-rata portion of the earn-out payment in cash at the CityBase Closing in lieu of shares of New GTY common stock.

 

The Company has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts file a registration statement on Form S-3 covering the resale of any CityBase Earn-out Shares.

 

Representations, Warranties and Covenants

 

The parties to the CityBase Agreement have made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the CityBase Agreement, including, among others, covenants with respect to the conduct of CityBase during the period between execution of the CityBase Agreement and the CityBase Closing.

 

Conditions to Closing

 

The CityBase Closing is subject to certain conditions, including, among others, (i) approval by the Company’s shareholders of, among other things, the CityBase Agreement, the CityBase Transaction and the other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 relating to the Business Combination; (ii) the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination will have been completed and the Company will have no less than $325,000,000 in the Trust Account following any such redemptions and the payment of any expenses related to the CityBase Transaction (the “ CityBase Necessary Cash Amount ”); (iii) certain key executives of CityBase will have delivered to the Company a duly executed lock-up agreement and a letter of transmittal, each in the form attached to the CityBase Agreement; (iv) no more than 5% of the shares of CityBase capital stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the CityBase Transaction will be held by CityBase Holders dissenting from the CityBase Transaction and requiring appraisal of such shares; (v) the CityBase Holders entitled to approve and adopt the CityBase Agreement will have approved and adopted the CityBase Agreement pursuant to a written consent by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the date after the date of the CityBase Agreement (the “ CityBase Holder Consent ”); and (vi) the transactions contemplated by the other Transaction Documents will have closed or will close substantially simultaneously with the CityBase Closing.

 

 

 

 

Termination

 

The CityBase Agreement may be terminated under certain circumstances, including, among others: (i) by mutual written consent of the Company and CityBase; (ii) by either the Company or CityBase if the CityBase Closing has not occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019; provided, however, that the right to terminate the CityBase Agreement under this provision will not be available to any party whose failure to fulfill, or whose affiliate’s failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under the CityBase Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the CityBase Closing to occur on or before such date; (iii) by the Company or CityBase if the Company’s shareholders have not approved the CityBase Agreement, the CityBase Transaction and the other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 relating to the Business Combination; (iv) by either the Company or CityBase if, following the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination, the aggregate amount of cash or cash equivalents in the Trust Account is less than the CityBase Necessary Cash Amount; (v) by the Company if the CityBase Holder Consent is not executed and delivered to the Company by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day after the date of the CityBase Agreement; or (vi) by the Company if the balance of a certain binding financing transaction of the Company has not been funded by October 15, 2018. In the event the CityBase Agreement is terminated under specified circumstances, subject to certain exceptions, the Company will promptly reimburse up to 50% of the transaction expenses of CityBase, up to a maximum of $400,000.

 

eCivis Agreement

 

Pursuant to the eCivis Agreement, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, at the closing of the eCivis Transaction (the “ eCivis Closing ”), eCivis Merger Sub will merge with and into eCivis, with eCivis surviving the merger as a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of New GTY.

 

Consideration

 

Upon consummation of the eCivis Transaction, New GTY will (i) pay the holders of eCivis capital stock (“ eCivis Holders ”) an aggregate of up to $30,000,000 in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments contained in the eCivis Agreement, including an increase for cash and a reduction for indebtedness of eCivis at the time of the eCivis Closing, and (ii) issue to the eCivis Holders a number of shares of New GTY common stock with an aggregate fair market value equal to $20,000,000 based on the volume weighted average price of the Company’s ordinary shares for the 30 trading days immediately prior to the eCivis Closing.

 

In addition, eCivis Holders may receive, following the eCivis Closing and based on eCivis’s revenues and EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2020, an earn-out payment equal to a number of New GTY common stock with a value of up to $50,000,000 on the date of issuance (the “ eCivis Earn-out Shares ”). The Company has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts file a registration statement on Form S-3 covering the resale of any eCivis Earn-out Shares and the other shares to be issued in connection with the eCivis Closing.

 

Representations, Warranties and Covenants

 

The parties to the eCivis Agreement have made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the eCivis Agreement, including, among others, covenants with respect to the conduct of eCivis during the period between execution of the eCivis Agreement and the eCivis Closing.

 

 

 

 

Conditions to Closing

 

The eCivis Closing is subject to certain conditions, including, among others, (i) approval by the Company’s shareholders of, among other things, the eCivis Agreement and the eCivis Transaction; (ii) the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination will have been completed and the Company will have no less than $325,000,000 in the Trust Account following any such redemptions and the payment of any expenses related to the eCivis Transaction (the “ eCivis Necessary Cash Amount ”); (iii) each eCivis Holder will have delivered to the Company a duly executed lock-up agreement in the form attached to the eCivis Agreement; (iv) no more than 5% of the shares of eCivis capital stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the eCivis Transaction (the “ eCivis Shares ”) will be held by eCivis Holders dissenting from the eCivis Transaction and requiring appraisal of such shares; (v) no more than 5% of the eCivis Shares will be Cash-out Shares (as defined in the eCivis Agreement); (vi) the eCivis Holders entitled to approve and adopt the eCivis Agreement will have approved and adopted the eCivis Agreement pursuant to a written consent by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the date after the date of the eCivis Agreement; and (vii) the transactions contemplated by the other Transaction Documents will have closed or will close substantially simultaneously with the eCivis Closing.

 

Termination

 

The eCivis Agreement may be terminated under certain circumstances, including, among others: (i) by mutual written consent of each party; (ii) by either the Company or eCivis if the eCivis Closing has not occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019; provided, however, that the right to terminate the eCivis Agreement under this provision will not be available to any party whose failure to fulfill, or whose affiliate’s failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under the eCivis Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the eCivis Closing to occur on or before such date; (iii) by either the Company or eCivis if the Company’s shareholders have not approved the eCivis Agreement and the eCivis Transaction; (iv) by either the Company or eCivis if, following the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination, the aggregate amount of cash or cash equivalents in the Trust Account is less than the eCivis Necessary Cash Amount; and (v) by the Company if the written consent of eCivis Holders to approve and adopt the eCivis Agreement is not executed and delivered to the Company by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day after the date of the eCivis Agreement. In the event the eCivis Agreement is terminated, subject to certain exceptions, the Company will promptly reimburse up to 50% of the transaction expenses of eCivis up to a maximum of $400,000.

 

OpenCounter Agreement

 

Pursuant to the OpenCounter Agreement, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, at the closing of the OpenCounter Transaction (the “ OpenCounter Closing ”), OpenCounter Merger Sub will merge with and into OpenCounter, with OpenCounter surviving the merger as a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of New GTY.

 

Consideration

 

Upon consummation of the OpenCounter Transaction, New GTY will pay the holders of OpenCounter capital stock (“ OpenCounter Holders ”) an aggregate of up to (i) $14,500,000 in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments contained in the OpenCounter Agreement, including an increase for cash and a reduction for indebtedness of OpenCounter at the time of the OpenCounter Closing, and (ii) 1,450,000 shares of New GTY common stock, less the any shares payable to OpenCounter Holders dissenting from the OpenCounter Transaction and requiring appraisal of their shares.

 

Representations, Warranties and Covenants

 

The parties to the OpenCounter Agreement have made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the OpenCounter Agreement, including, among others, covenants with respect to the conduct of OpenCounter during the period between execution of the OpenCounter Agreement and the OpenCounter Closing.

 

 

 

 

Conditions to Closing

 

The OpenCounter Closing is subject to certain conditions, including, among others, (i) approval by the Company’s shareholders of, among other things, the OpenCounter Agreement, the OpenCounter Transaction and the other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 relating to the Business Combination; (ii) that the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination will have been completed and the Company will have no less than $325,000,000 in the Trust Account following any such redemptions and the payment of any expenses related to the OpenCounter Transaction (the “ OpenCounter Necessary Cash Amount ”); (iii) that each OpenCounter Holder will have delivered to the Company a duly executed lock-up agreement in the form attached to the OpenCounter Agreement; (iv) that no more than 5% of the shares of OpenCounter capital stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the OpenCounter Transaction (“ OpenCounter Shares ”) will be held by OpenCounter Holders dissenting from the OpenCounter Transaction and requiring appraisal of such shares; (v) that no more than 5% of the OpenCounter Shares will be Cash-Out Shares (as defined in the OpenCounter Agreement); (vi) the approval and adoption of the OpenCounter Agreement by the Founders (as defined in the OpenCounter Agreement) pursuant to a written consent no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the date after the date of the OpenCounter Agreement (the “ OpenCounter Holder Consent ”); and (vii) the transactions contemplated by the other Transaction Documents will have closed or will close substantially simultaneously with the OpenCounter Closing.

 

Termination

 

The OpenCounter Agreement may be terminated under certain circumstances, including, among others: (i) by mutual written consent of each party; (ii) by either the Company or OpenCounter if the OpenCounter Closing has not occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019; provided, however, that the right to terminate the OpenCounter Agreement under this provision will not be available to any party whose failure to fulfill, or whose affiliate’s failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under the OpenCounter Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the OpenCounter Closing to occur on or before such date; (iii) by either the Company or OpenCounter if the Company’s shareholders have not approved the OpenCounter Agreement, the OpenCounter Transaction and the other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 relating to the Business Combination; (iv) by either the Company or OpenCounter if, following the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination, the aggregate amount of cash or cash equivalents in the Trust Account is less than the OpenCounter Necessary Cash Amount; and (v) by the Company if the OpenCounter Holder Consent is not executed and delivered to the Company by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day after the date of the OpenCounter Agreement.

 

Questica Agreement

 

Pursuant to the Questica Agreement, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, at the closing of the Questica Transaction (the “ Questica Closing ”), 1176368 B.C. Ltd. (“ Questica Exchangeco ”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Questica, such that Questica will become an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of New GTY.

 

Consideration

 

Upon consummation of the Questica Transaction, New GTY will (i) pay the holders of Questica capital stock (“ Questica Holders ”) an aggregate of up to $60,000,000 in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments contained in the Questica Agreement, including an increase for cash and a reduction for indebtedness of Questica at the time of the Questica Closing, and (ii) an aggregate of 2,000,000 Class A Exchangeable Shares in the capital stock of Questica Exchangeco and 1,000,000 Class B Exchangable Shares in the capital stock of Questica Exchangeco, each of which is exchangeable into shares of New GTY company common stock.

 

Representations, Warranties and Covenants

 

The parties to the Questica Agreement have made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the Questica Agreement, including, among others, covenants with respect to the conduct of Questica during the period between execution of the Questica Agreement and the Questica Closing.

 

 

 

 

Conditions to Closing

 

The Questica Closing is subject to certain conditions, including, among others, (i) approval by the Company’s shareholders of, among other things, the Questica Agreement and the Questica Transaction; (ii) the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination will have been completed and the Company will have no less than $325,000,000 in the Trust Account following any such redemptions (the “ Questica Necessary Cash Amount ”)t; (iii) each Questica Holder will have delivered to the Company a duly executed lock-up agreement in the form attached to the Questica Agreement; and (iv) the transactions contemplated by the other Transaction Documents will have closed or will close substantially simultaneously with the Questica Closing.

 

Termination

 

The Questica Agreement may be terminated under certain circumstances, including, among others: (i) by mutual written consent of each party; (ii) by either the Company or Questica if the Questica Closing has not occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019; provided, however, that the right to terminate the Questica Agreement under this provision will not be available to any party whose failure to fulfill, or whose affiliate’s failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under the Questica Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Questica Closing to occur on or before such date; (iii) by either the Company or Questica if the Company’s shareholders have not approved the Questica Agreement and the Questica Transaction; and (iv) by the Company if, following the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination, the aggregate amount of cash or cash equivalents in the Trust Account is less than the Questica Necessary Cash Amount.

 

Sherpa Agreement

 

Pursuant to the Sherpa Agreement, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, at the closing of the Sherpa Transaction (the “ Sherpa Closing ”), the Sherpa Holders will sell to the Company and the Company will purchase from the Sherpa Holders all of the Sherpa Units owned by the Sherpa Holders.

 

Consideration

 

Upon consummation of the Sherpa Transaction, New GTY will pay to the Sherpa Holders up to an aggregate of $8,000,000 in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments contained in the Sherpa Agreement, including an increase for cash and a reduction for indebtedness of Sherpa at the time of the Sherpa Closing. In addition, following the Sherpa Closing and based on Sherpa’s revenues for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Sherpa Holders may receive, in the aggregate, an earn-out payment equal to a number of shares of New GTY common stock with a value equal to $2,000,000 on the date of issuance (the “ Sherpa Earn-out Shares ”). The Company has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts file a registration statement on Form S-3 covering the resale of any Sherpa Earn-out Shares.

 

Representations, Warranties and Covenants

 

The parties to the Sherpa Agreement have made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the Sherpa Agreement, including, among others, covenants with respect to the conduct of Sherpa during the period between execution of the Sherpa Agreement and the Sherpa Closing.

 

Conditions to Sherpa Closing

 

The Sherpa Closing is subject to certain conditions, including, among others, (i) approval by the Company’s shareholders of, among other things, the Sherpa Agreement, the Sherpa Transaction and the other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 relating to the Business Combination; (ii) the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination will have been completed and the Company will have no less than $325,000,000 following any such redemptions and the payment of any expenses related to the Sherpa Transaction (the “ Sherpa Necessary Cash Amount ”); (iii) each Sherpa Holder will have delivered to the Company a duly executed lock-up agreement in the form attached to the Sherpa Agreement; and (iv) the transactions contemplated by the other Transaction Documents will have closed or will close substantially simultaneously with the Sherpa Closing.

 

 

 

 

Termination

 

The Sherpa Agreement may be terminated under certain circumstances, including, among others: (i) by mutual written consent of each party; (ii) by either the Company or Sherpa if the Closing has not occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019; provided, however, that the right to terminate the Sherpa Agreement under this provision will not be available to any party whose failure to fulfill, or whose affiliate’s failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under the Sherpa Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Sherpa Closing to occur on or before such date; (iii) by either the Company or Sherpa if the Company’s shareholders have not approved the Sherpa Agreement and the other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 relating to the Business Combination; and (iv) by either the Company or Sherpa if, following the redemption of any of the Company’s ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination, the aggregate amount of cash or cash equivalents in the Trust Account is less than the Sherpa Necessary Cash Amount.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Transaction Documents and the Business Combination do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the terms and conditions of the Transaction Documents, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 and are incorporated herein by reference. The Transaction Documents contain representations, warranties and covenants that the respective parties made to each other as of the date of such agreement or other dates as specified in the respective Transaction Document. The assertions embodied in those representations, warranties and covenants were made for purposes of the contract among the respective parties to such agreement and are subject to important qualifications and limitations agreed to by the parties in connection with and as set forth in negotiating such agreement. The Transaction Documents have been attached as exhibits hereto to provide investors with information regarding their terms. They are not intended to provide any other factual information about the Company, the Targets or any other party to the Transaction Documents. In particular, the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in each Transaction Document, which were made only for purposes of such agreement and as of the specific dates referenced therein, were solely for the benefit of the parties to such Transaction Document, may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties (including being qualified by confidential disclosures made for the purposes of allocating contractual risk between the parties to such Transaction Document instead of establishing these matters as facts) and may be subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that differ from those applicable to investors and reports and documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”). Investors should not rely on the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements, or any descriptions thereof, as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of any party to the Transaction Documents. In addition, the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements and other terms of the Transaction Documents may be subject to subsequent waiver or modification. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties and other terms may change after the date of the Transaction Documents, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in the Company’s public disclosures.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The disclosure set forth above in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to the issuance of shares of New GTY common stock is incorporated by reference herein.  The shares of New GTY common stock issuable  in connection with the Business Combination (including the shares of New GTY common stock issuable upon exchange of the Bonfire Exchangeco Shares, Class A Exchangeable Shares and Class B Exchangeable Shares) will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On September 12, 2018, the Company issued a press release announcing the execution of the Transaction Documents. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

 

Furnished as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 hereto and incorporated by reference herein is a copy of an investor presentation to be used by the Company in connection with the Business Combination and a copy of the transcript of the pre-recorded video made available by the Company in connection with the announcement of the Business Combination, respectively.

 

 

 

 

The information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3 attached hereto) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ Exchange Act ”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

In connection with the Business Combination, the Company expects to seek the approval of its public warrant holders to amend the warrant agreement governing its warrants (the “ Warrant Agreement ”) so that, upon the closing of the Business Combination, each of its outstanding whole public warrants, which entitle the holder thereof to purchase one ordinary share of the Company, will be exchanged for cash in the amount of $1.35 per whole public warrant and each of its outstanding private placement warrants, which entitle the holder thereof to purchase one ordinary share of the Company, will be exchanged for cash in the amount of $0.75 per private placement warrant. Approval of the amendment requires the affirmative vote of holders of 50% of the Company’s public warrants. Approval of the amendment to the warrant agreement is not a condition to the closing of the Business Combination.

 

Important Information About the Business Combination and Where to Find It

 

In connection with the Business Combination, New GTY intends to file a Registration Statement on Form S-4, which will include a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of the Company. The Company will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to its shareholders in connection with the proposed Business Combination and to its warrantholders in connection with the vote by the warrantholders on the proposed amendment to the Warrant Agreement. The Company’s shareholders, warrantholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with the Business Combination and the proposed amendment to the Warrant Agreement, as these materials will contain important information about the Targets, the Company, the Business Combination and the proposed amendment to the Warrant Agreement.  When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the Business Combination and the proposed amendment to the Warrant Agreement will be mailed to shareholders and warrantholders of the Company as of a record date to be established for voting on the Business Combination and the proposed amendment to the Warrant Agreement. Shareholders and warrantholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference therein, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: GTY Technology Holdings Inc., 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144, Attention: Harry L. You, (702) 945-2898.

  

Participants in the Solicitation

 

The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company’s shareholders and warrantholders with respect to the Business Combination and the proposed amendment to the Warrant Agreement. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in the Company is contained in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the SEC and is available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to GTY Technology Holdings Inc., 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144, Attention: Harry L. You, (702) 945-2898. Additional information regarding the interests of such participants will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 relating to the Business Combination and the proposed amendment to the Warrant Agreement when available.

 

The Targets and their directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of the Company in connection with the applicable Business Combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the applicable Business Combination will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 relating to the Business Combination when available.

 

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K and the Exhibits hereto include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company’s and each Target’s actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s and the Targets’ expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the Business Combination, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the Business Combination and the timing of the completion of the Business Combination. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside of either the Company’s or the Targets’ control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of any of the Transaction Documents or could otherwise cause a Business Combination to fail to close; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company or a Target following the announcement of the Transaction Documents and the Business Combination; (3) the inability to complete a Business Combination, including due to failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of the Company or other conditions to closing in the Transaction Documents; (4) the inability to complete the proposed amendment to the Warrant Agreement, including due to the failure to obtain the approval of the warrantholders of the Company; (5) the receipt of an unsolicited offer from another party for an alternative business transaction that could interfere with a Business Combination; (6) the inability to obtain or maintain the listing of New GTY common stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market following the Business Combination; (7) the risk that a Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Business Combination; (8) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of a Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; (9) costs related to the Business Combination; (10) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (11) the possibility that a Target or the post-combination company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and (12) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 relating to the Business Combination, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

 

  No Offer or Solicitation

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Business Combination. This Current Report on Form 8-K shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Securities Act, or an exemption therefrom.

 

 

 

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
2.1*   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 12, 2018, by and among GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (Cayman Islands), GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (Massachusetts) and GTY Technology MergerSub, Inc.
     
2.2*   Arrangement Agreement, dated September 12, 2018, by and among Bonfire Interactive Ltd., GTY Technology Holdings Inc., 1176370 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, 1176363 B.C. Ltd. and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative named therein.
     
2.3*   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 12, 2018, by and among CityBase, Inc., GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (Cayman Islands), GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (Massachusetts), GTY CB Merger Sub, Inc. and Shareholder Representative Services LLC.
     
2.4*   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 12, 2018, by and among eCivis Inc., GTY Technology Holdings Inc., GTY EC Merger Sub, Inc. and the eCivis Holders’ Representative named therein.
     
2.5*   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 12, 2018, by and among Open Counter Enterprises Inc., GTY Technology Holdings Inc, OC Merger Sub, Inc. and Shareholder Representative Services LLC.
     
2.6*   Share Purchase Agreement, dated September 12, 2018, by and among Questica Inc., Questica USCDN Inc., GTY Technology Holdings Inc., Fernbrook Homes (Hi-Tech) Limited, 1176368 B.C. Ltd. and each of the Questica Holders named therein.
     
2.7*   Unit Purchase Agreement, dated September 12, 2018, by and among Sherpa Government Solutions LLC, GTY Technology Holdings Inc., the Sherpa Holders named therein and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative named therein.
     
99.1   Press Release, dated September 12, 2018.
     
99.2   Investor Presentation, dated September 12, 2018.
     
99.3   Transcript of Pre-recorded Video.

 

* The exhibits and schedules to this Exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(2). The Company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted exhibit or schedule to the SEC upon its request.

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  GTY TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS INC.   
       
  By: /s/ Harry L. You  
    Name: Harry L. You  
    Title: President and Chief Financial Officer  
       
 Dated: September 12, 2018      

 

  

 

 

Exhibit 2.1

 

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

 

This AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (“ Agreement ”) is dated September 12, 2018, by and among GTY Technology Holdings Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“ Parent ”), GTY Technology Holdings Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (“ NewCo ”), and GTY Technology Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and indirect subsidiary of Parent (the “ Subsidiary ”).

 

WHEREAS, Parent is a blank check company formed to acquire one or more operating businesses through a business combination transaction;

 

WHEREAS, prior to the date hereof, Parent formed NewCo as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent;

 

WHEREAS, prior to the date hereof, NewCo formed the Subsidiary as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NewCo;

 

WHEREAS, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, simultaneously with the consummation of the Roll-Up Transactions (as defined below), the Subsidiary shall merge with and into Parent (the “ Merger ”) in accordance with the terms of the Companies Law (2018 Revision) of the Cayman Islands and the Delaware General Corporation Law, with Parent surviving such merger;

 

WHEREAS, as a result of the Merger, Parent will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of NewCo and the separate existence of the Subsidiary will cease;

 

WHEREAS, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the parties intend that the Merger be treated as a contribution of Parent shares by Parent’s shareholders to NewCo in a transaction that, together with the other transactions to be consummated as part of the Roll-Up Transactions, qualify as a contribution of property described in Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;

 

WHEREAS, Parent will cause NewCo to file a registration statement on Form S-4 in connection with the Merger;

 

WHEREAS, the board of directors of each of Parent, NewCo and the Subsidiary has unanimously approved this Agreement and declared it advisable for Parent, NewCo and the Subsidiary, respectively, to enter into this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, on the terms, and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, Parent, NewCo and the Subsidiary agree as follows:

 

1.               Effective Time . The Merger will be consummated by Parent and/or the Subsidiary filing: (a) a certificate of merger (the “ Certificate ”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware under the Delaware General Corporation Law; and (b) a plan of merger (the “ Cayman Plan of Merger ”) with the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands under the Companies Law (2018 Revision) of the Cayman Islands. The Merger will be effective with effect from the filing of the Certificate in the State of Delaware and the Cayman Plan of Merger in the Cayman Islands (the “ Effective Time ”); provided , that the Certificate and the Cayman Plan of Merger shall be filed in the State of Delaware and the Cayman Islands, respectively, simultaneously with the consummation of the Roll-Up Transactions.

 

 

 

 

2.               Merger . At the Effective Time, subject to satisfaction of the conditions specified in Section 9 , the Subsidiary will merge with and into Parent, and Parent shall be the surviving company in the Merger (hereinafter referred to as the “ Surviving Company ”) as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NewCo. 

 

3.               Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association . The Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of Parent, as in effect at the Effective Time, shall be amended and restated by the Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of Parent, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A , which shall be the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Surviving Company.

  

4.               Directors and Officers . Harry L. You, Paul T. Dacier and Charles E. Wert shall be the directors of the Surviving Company, each to hold office in accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Surviving Company. Harry L. You shall be the President and Secretary of the Surviving Company, to hold office in accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Surviving Company.

  

5.               Succession . From and after the Effective Time, the Surviving Company shall succeed, without other transfer, to all of the rights and property of the Subsidiary, and will be subject to all of the debts and liabilities of the Subsidiary.

 

6.              Further Assurances . From time to time as and when requested by the Surviving Company or by its successors and assigns, the last acting officers of the Subsidiary, or the corresponding directors and officers of the Surviving Company, may, in the name of the Subsidiary, execute and deliver all such proper deeds, assignments and other instruments, and take or cause to be taken all such further actions, as the Surviving Company may deem necessary or desirable in order to vest, perfect, or confirm in the Surviving Company title to and possession of all of the property, rights, privileges, immunities, powers and franchises of the Subsidiary (and otherwise to carry out the purposes of this Agreement).

  

7.               Conversion of Securities .

  

A. At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of any holder of ordinary shares of Parent, each Class A ordinary share of a par value of US$0.0001 each and Class B ordinary share of a par value of US$0.0001 each issued and outstanding in Parent shall be cancelled and will be automatically converted into one share of common stock in NewCo.

 

 

 

 

B. At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of any holder of Parent Warrants, each Parent Warrant (or portion thereof) that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 4.4 of the Warrant Agreement, automatically and irrevocably be modified to provide that such Parent Warrant (or portion thereof) shall no longer entitle the holder thereof to purchase the amount of Class A ordinary share(s) of Parent set forth therein, and in substitution thereof, such Parent Warrant (or portion thereof) shall entitle the holder thereof to acquire such equal number of share(s) of common stock of NewCo per Parent Warrant (or portion thereof).

 

C. Upon the Effective Time, all issued and outstanding shares of the Subsidiary shall be deemed and treated for all purposes as representing the issued and outstanding shares of the Surviving Company.

 

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

 

Parent Warrant ” means each warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one (1) Class A ordinary share of a par value of US$0.0001 in Parent on the terms and conditions set forth in the Warrant Agreement.

 

Roll-Up Transactions ” means the transactions contemplated by that certain (i) Unit Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Sherpa Government Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Parent, and the other parties listed therein; (ii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Open Counter Enterprises Inc., a Delaware corporation, Parent, and the other parties listed therein; (iii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among CityBase, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Parent, and the other parties listed therein; (iv) Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Questica Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, Parent, and the other parties listed therein; (v) Arrangement Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Bonfire Interactive Ltd., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, Parent, and the other parties listed therein; and (vi) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among eCivis, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Parent, and the other parties listed therein.

 

Warrant Agreement ” means that certain warrant agreement, dated as of October 26, 2016, by and between Parent and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, a New York corporation, as warrant agent, governing the Parent Warrants.

 

8.               Share Certificates . Upon the Effective Time, each certificate (if any) representing issued and outstanding shares of Parent shall be deemed and treated for all purposes as representing the shares of NewCo.

 

 

9.               Conditions to Closing . The obligation of Parent and the Subsidiary to consummate the Merger is subject to the satisfaction of each of the following conditions as of prior to, or simultaneously with, the Effective Time: (i) the board of directors of Parent shall have submitted this Agreement to the shareholders of Parent for authorization pursuant to section 233(6) of the Companies Law (2018 Revision) of the Cayman Islands and the shareholders of Parent shall have authorized this Agreement by way of resolutions passed at an extraordinary general meeting of Parent; and (ii) at least one of the Roll-Up Transactions shall be consummated simultaneously with the consummation of the Merger.

 

 

 

 

10.             Termination . Anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, this Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time (i) by the written consent of each of the parties hereto and (ii) by any of the parties hereto if the transactions contemplated hereby have not been consummated on or prior to March 31, 2019.

  

11.             Amendment . Subject to applicable law, this Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented by written agreement of the parties hereto at any time prior to the Effective Time with respect to any of the items contained herein.

 

12.             Governing Law . This Agreement and all rights hereunder shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflicts of laws rules thereof.

 

13.             Counterparts; Electronic Signatures . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Agreement by facsimile, scanned pages or electronic signature shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart to this Agreement.

 

 

[Signature page follows]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Agreement and Plan of Merger to be executed on its behalf by its respective officers thereunto duly authorized, all as of the date set forth above.

 

 

 

GTY Technology Holdings Inc.,

a Cayman Islands exempted company

   
   
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
  Name: Harry L. You
  Title:   President and Chief Financial Officer
   
   
 

GTY TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS INC.,

a Massachusetts corporation

   
   
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
  Name: Harry L. You
  Title:   President and Chief Financial Officer
   
   
 

GTY TECHNOLOGY Merger Sub, Inc.,

a Delaware corporation

   
   
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
  Name: Harry L. You
  Title:   President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

[Signature Page to Agreement and Plan of Merger]

 

 

Exhibit 2.2

 

Execution Version

 

ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENT

 

by and among

 

Bonfire Interactive Ltd.,

 

GTY Technology Holdings Inc .,

 

1176370 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company,

 

1176363 B.C. Ltd.,

 

and

 

Bonfire Holders’ Representative

 

dated September 12 , 2018

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

    Page
     
ARTICLE 1 PURCHASE AND SALE 3
     
1.1 Plan of Arrangement 3
1.2 Individual Arrangement Consideration 6
1.3 Payment and Delivery of Aggregate Arrangement Consideration 6
1.4 Exchange Share Rollover Election 7
1.5 Closing Date Statement 8
1.6 Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination 8
1.7 Post-Closing Adjustment Amount 10
1.8 Withholding 11
1.9 Closing 11
1.10 Earnout Payment 11
1.11 Convertible Securities. 11
1.12 Arrangement Binding on Bonfire Holders 13
     
ARTICLE 2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the Company 14
     
2.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 14
2.2 Authorization of Transaction 14
2.3 Capitalization and Subsidiaries 15
2.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 16
2.5 Brokers’ Fees 16
2.6 Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 16
2.7 Undisclosed Liabilities 19
2.8 Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits 19
2.9 Tax Matters 20
2.10 Real Property; Personal Property 22
2.11 Intellectual Property 23
2.12 Material Contracts 26
2.13 Government Contracts and Bids 28
2.14 Insurance 30
2.15 Employees 31
2.16 Employee Benefits 33
2.17 Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters 35
2.18 Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships 36
2.19 Competition Act; Investment Canada Act. 36
2.20 Anti-Corruption Laws 37
2.21 Trade 37
2.22 Customers 37
2.23 Suppliers 38
2.24 Accounts Receivable; Notes Receivable; Accounts 39
2.25 Books and Records 39
2.26 Representations on IT 40

 

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ARTICLE 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING BONFIRE HOLDERS 40
     
3.1 Capacity and Authority 40
3.2 Title to Bonfire Shares 41
3.3 No Violation 41
3.4 Brokers’ Fee 41
3.5 No Disputes Among Bonfire Holders 41
     
ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING GTY PARTIES 41
     
4.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 41
4.2 Authorization of Transaction 42
4.3 Capitalization 42
4.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 44
4.5 Brokers’ Fees 44
4.6 SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 44
4.7 Litigation; Legal Compliance 45
4.9 Trust Account 46
     
ARTICLE 5 PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS 47
     
5.1 General 47
5.2 Notices and Consents 47
5.3 Operation of Business 48
5.4 Access and Cooperation 48
5.5 Notice of Developments 49
5.6 No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading 49
5.7 SEC Filings 50
5.8 Investor Presentations 53
5.9 Listing of Shares 53
5.10 Certain Business Relationships 53
5.11 Exercise of Company Rights 53
5.12 Financial Statements and Related Information 54
5.13 Pre-Closing Reorganization 54
5.14 Trust Account 54
5.15 Incentive Plan 55
     
ARTICLE 6 POST-CLOSING COVENANTS 55
     
6.1 General 55
6.2 D&O Indemnification 55
6.3 Exchangeable Shares 56
6.4 Registration Rights 56
6.5 Continued Listing of Shares 56
6.6 Tax Matters 56

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ARTICLE 7 CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE 57
     
7.1 Conditions to Obligations of the Company and GTY Parties 57
7.2 Conditions to Obligations of the GTY Parties 57
7.3 Conditions to Obligations of the Company 59
     
ARTICLE 8 REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT 60
     
8.1 Indemnification 60
8.2 Limitations on Indemnification 61
8.3 Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims 63
8.4 Other Indemnification Matters 65
8.5 Release of Escrow Amount from Escrow 66
8.6 Exclusive Remedy 66
8.7 Roll-Up Transactions 67
     
ARTICLE 9 TERMINATION 67
     
9.1 Termination of Agreement 67
9.2 Effect of Termination 68
     
ARTICLE 10 DEFINITIONS 69
     
ARTICLE 11 MISCELLANEOUS 89
     
11.1 Fees and Expenses 89
11.2 Press Releases and Public Announcements 89
11.3 Entire Agreement 89
11.4 Successors; Assignment; No Third-Party Beneficiaries 89
11.5 Counterparts 90
11.6 Headings 90
11.7 Notices 90
11.8 Governing Law 91
11.9 Amendments and Waivers 91
11.10 Specific Performance 91
11.11 Severability 91
11.12 Construction 92
11.13 Currency 92
11.14 Trust Account Waiver 92
11.15 Non-Recourse 93
11.16 Bonfire Holders’ Representative 93

 

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Exhibits and Schedules

 

Exhibit A   Plan of Arrangement   
     
Exhibit B   Earnout Payment
     
Exhibit C   Arrangement Resolution
     
Exhibit D   Form Escrow Agreement
     
Exhibit E   Registration Rights
     
Exhibit F   Pre-Closing Reorganization
     
Exhibit G   GTY Equity Incentive Plan
     
Exhibit H   Form of Voting & Support Agreement
     
Exhibit I   Form of Lock Up Agreement
     
Exhibit J   Form of Letter of Transmittal
     
Exhibit K   Form of Employment Agreement
     
Exhibit L   Support Agreement

 

Company’s Disclosure Schedule
 
GTY’s Disclosure Schedule

 

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ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENT

 

This Arrangement Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into on September 12, 2018 by and among Bonfire Interactive Ltd. (the “ Company ”), GTY Technology Holdings Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“ GTY ”), 1176370 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, an unlimited liability company incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), 1176363 B.C. Ltd., a company incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (“ Exchangeco ”), and Corry Flatt, in his capacity as the Bonfire Holders’ Representative pursuant to the designation in Section 11.16 . All capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in Article 10 or as otherwise defined elsewhere in this Agreement unless the context clearly provides otherwise. Each of the Company, GTY, Callco, Exchangeco and, upon its incorporation and its addition as a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 11.4 , Holdings may also be referred to individually herein as a “ Party ,” and collectively as the “ Parties .”

 

PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS

 

A.          GTY is a blank check company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

 

B.           Prior to the date of the filing of the Interim Order, GTY will incorporate in the State of Massachusetts a wholly-owned, direct subsidiary of GTY (“ Holdings ”), for the purpose of consummating the Transaction and the Roll-Up Transactions, and the parties hereto have agreed that it is desirable to utilize Holdings to effectuate the Transaction and for Holdings to file the Registration Statement (as defined herein).

 

C.           Prior to the Effective Time, a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings (“ GTY Merger Sub ”) will merge with and into GTY with GTY continuing as the surviving entity upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an agreement and plan of merger by and among Holdings, GTY and GTY Merger Sub (the “ GTY Merger ”).

 

D.          After the GTY Merger and prior to the Effective Time, GTY will assign to Holdings all of GTY’s rights, interests and obligations under this Agreement and all agreements in connection with the Roll-Up Transactions.

 

E.           GTY Merger Sub is a newly formed, wholly-owned Subsidiary of GTY, and was formed for the sole purpose of the Transaction.

 

F.           Callco is a wholly-owned, direct Subsidiary of GTY and, following the GTY Merger, will be a wholly-owned, direct Subsidiary of Holdings.

 

G.           Exchangeco is a wholly-owned, direct Subsidiary of Callco.

 

H.           The Company and its Subsidiaries are engaged in the business of the research, design, development, implementation, customization, marketing, sale, licensing or provision of procurement and bid management products, applications, services or technologies (as such business is carried on as of the Closing Date, the “ Business ”).

 

 

 

  

I.           Immediately prior to the Effective Time, the Persons listed in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule (together with the holders of the vested Bonfire Options and the Bonfire Warrant, the “ Bonfire Holders ”) will own all of the issued and outstanding shares of Capital Stock of the Company, which consists of Common Shares and Preferred Shares, issuable in series, the first series of which has been designated Series Seed I Preferred Shares, the second series of which has been designated Series Seed II Preferred Shares, the third series of which has been designated Series Seed III Preferred Shares, the fourth series of which has been designated Series Seed IV Preferred Shares and the fifth series of which has been designated Series A Preferred Shares (collectively, the “ Bonfire Shares ”) .

 

J.           The Company, GTY, Callco and Exchangeco wish to propose a statutory plan of arrangement under the OBCA on substantially the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan of Arrangement attached as Exhibit A involving, among other things, the acquisition by Callco and Exchangeco of all of the issued and outstanding Bonfire Shares in exchange for cash and, at the election of Bonfire Holders, shares of GTY Common Stock or Exchangeable Shares.

 

K.          The Bonfire Board has unanimously determined that the Arrangement is in the best interests of the Company and recommends that the Bonfire Holders vote in favor of the Arrangement Resolution.

 

L.           Certain Bonfire Holders, the Company and the GTY Parties have entered into voting and support agreements substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H (“ Voting and Support Agreements ”), pursuant to which, among other things, the particular Bonfire Holders have agreed to vote all of the Bonfire Shares held by them in favor of the Arrangement Resolution at the Company Shareholder Meeting.

 

M.         Immediately following the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to obtain Voting and Support Agreements from the remaining Bonfire Holders and the holders of the Bonfire Options and Bonfire Warrants, in which case the parties hereto shall consider in good faith, and if acceptable shall make and approve, such amendments to this Agreement as may be reasonably required in order to give effect to the transactions contemplated herein by way of share purchase transactions without the requirement on the part of the parties hereto to complete the Arrangement, all in accordance with Section 1.13 of this Agreement.

 

N.           The Bonfire Holders acknowledge that it is in the best interests of all of the holders of GTY Common Stock to reasonably cooperate in good faith with GTY in connection with the orderly sale and disposition of the GTY Common Stock in the future in a manner that maximizes value for all holders of GTY Common Stock, and certain of the Bonfire Holders have agreed to enter into certain covenants relating thereto contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Now, therefore , in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises herein made, and in consideration of the representations, warranties, covenants and other valuable consideration herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

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ARTICLE 1

 

PURCHASE AND SALE

 

1.1           Plan of Arrangement .

 

(a)           Arrangement. On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the OBCA, the Parties agree to carry out the Arrangement and to use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Closing to occur as promptly as practicable following the Proxy Statement Filing Date in accordance with the terms of this Article 1 and in any event after the date that all steps comprising the Pre-Closing Reorganization have been consummated and before the Termination Date. On the Closing Date, the Articles of Arrangement (“ Articles of Arrangement ”), the Final Order and such other documents as may be required to give effect to the Arrangement will be filed with the Director who will then issue the Certificate of Arrangement. The Certificate of Arrangement will be conclusive evidence that the Arrangement has become effective on, and be binding on and after, the Effective Time.

 

(b)           Interim Order . The Company agrees that as soon as reasonably practicable after the date of this Agreement, but in any event prior to 5 Business Days following the Proxy Statement Filing Date, it will, in a manner reasonably acceptable to the GTY Parties, pursuant to Section 182(5) of the OBCA and, in cooperation with the GTY Parties, prepare, file and diligently pursue an application for the Interim Order, which will provide, among other things:

 

(i)          for the calling and holding of the Company Shareholder Meeting, including confirming the record date for determining the classes of Persons to whom notice is to be provided in respect of the Arrangement and the Company Shareholder Meeting and for the manner in which such notice is to be provided;

 

(ii)         that, subject to the approval of the Court, the requisite approval for the Arrangement Resolution by the Bonfire Holders will be 66 2/3% or more of the votes cast on the Arrangement Resolution by the Bonfire Holders present in person or represented by proxy at the Company Shareholder Meeting, voting together as a single class;

 

(iii)        for the notice requirements with respect to the presentation of the application to the Court for a Final Order;

 

(iv)        that the Company Shareholder Meeting may be adjourned or postponed from time to time by the Company with the consent of the GTY Parties without the need for further approval from the Court;

 

(v)         confirmation of the record date for the purposes of determining the Bonfire Holders entitled to receive material and vote at the Company Shareholder Meeting; and

 

(vi)        for such other matters as the GTY Parties may reasonably require, subject to obtaining the prior consent of the Company, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

 

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(c)           Company Shareholder Meeting . The Company shall use its best efforts to take all such steps as are necessary to set the record date for the Company Shareholder Meeting as a date not later than the date the Interim Order is obtained in accordance with (b) above and subject to the terms of this Agreement and in accordance with and compliance with the Interim Order, as promptly as practicable (and in any event no later than 35 days after the Proxy Statement Filing Date or such later date as may be required in order to provide Bonfire Holders with additional disclosure as required in connection with the SEC review of the Proxy Statement) convene and hold the Company Shareholder Meeting in accordance with the Interim Order and applicable Law for the purpose of considering the Arrangement Resolution and, unless this Agreement has been validly terminated in accordance with Article 9, the Company will not cancel the Company Shareholder Meeting or fail to put the Arrangement Resolution before the Bonfire Holders for their consideration without the GTY Parties’ prior written consent, other than as may be required under the Interim Order or applicable Law. The Company will diligently do all such acts and things as may be necessary to comply with applicable Laws (including securities Laws and the articles of the Company) in relation to the Company Shareholder Meeting. Subject to the GTY Parties complying with all applicable Laws, the GTY Parties may at any time, directly or through a soliciting dealer, actively solicit proxies in favor of the Arrangement Resolution.

 

(d)           Information Circular .

 

(i)          As promptly as practicable after the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Company will prepare the Circular, together with any other documents required by applicable Laws in connection with the Arrangement, and in consultation with the GTY Parties. In the context of preparing the Circular, the Company will consider in good faith any comments provided by GTY. As promptly as practicable after the receipt of the Interim Order (and in any event by no later than one (1) day thereafter), the Company will deliver the final Circular to the GTY Parties. The GTY Parties shall have the right to review and approve any changes to the Circular made in connection with the Interim Order. As soon as practicable after the GTY Parties’ approval of the Circular (and in any event no later than one (1) Business Day thereafter), the Company shall cause the Circular and all other documentation required in connection with the Company Shareholder Meeting to be sent to each of the Bonfire Holders and be filed as required by the Interim Order and applicable Law.

 

(ii)         The Company will ensure that the Circular complies with all applicable Laws including securities Laws and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, that the Circular does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading in light of the circumstances in which they are made (other than with respect to any information relating to and provided by the GTY Parties or any third party that is not an Affiliate of the Company). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will ensure that the Circular: (i) provides Bonfire Holders entitled to vote with information in sufficient detail to permit them to form a reasoned judgment concerning the matters to be placed before them at the Company Shareholder Meeting and the GTY Parties will provide all information they reasonably believe is required of them in order for the Company to do so, at the Company’s request, (ii) includes a statement that the Bonfire Board has unanimously determined that the Arrangement is in the best interests of the Company and recommends that the Bonfire Holders vote in favor of the Arrangement Resolution and (iii) includes a statement that each director and senior officer of the Company intends to vote all of his or her Bonfire Shares in favor of the Arrangement Resolution and against any resolution submitted by any Bonfire Holder that is inconsistent with the Arrangement.

 

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(e)           Final Order . The Company shall take all steps necessary or desirable to submit the Arrangement to the Court and diligently pursue an application for the Final Order pursuant to Section 182(5) of the OBCA as soon as reasonably practicable, but in any event not later than three (3) Business Days after the Arrangement Resolution is approved at the Company Shareholders Meeting as provided for in the Interim Order.

 

(f)           Preparation of Filings . The Company shall:

 

(i)          prepare any application for the orders, rulings and consents and any other documents reasonably deemed by the GTY Parties or the Company to be necessary to discharge their respective obligations under applicable securities and corporate Laws in connection with the Arrangement and the other transactions contemplated hereby including, if applicable, the draft Circular including the draft Interim Order and Articles of Arrangement that are required by the OBCA to be sent to the Director appointed pursuant to Section 278 of the OBCA in order for the Arrangement to be effective; and

 

(ii)         take all such action as may be required under the OBCA in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Plan of Arrangement, and the GTY Parties will cooperate with the Company in completion of the above.

 

(g)           Information for Filings, etc. Each of the GTY Parties and the Company will furnish to the other all such information concerning it and its shareholders as may be reasonably required (and, in the case of its shareholders, available to it) for the completion of the actions described in this Section 1.1 , and each covenants that no information furnished by it (to its knowledge in the case of information concerning its shareholders) in connection with such actions or otherwise in connection with the consummation of the Arrangement and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated in any such document or necessary in order to make any information so furnished for use in any such document not misleading in the light of the circumstances in which it is furnished.

 

(h)           Changes in Information. The GTY Parties and the Company will each promptly notify the other if at any time before or after the Effective Time it becomes aware that the Circular or an application for an order or a consent described in Section 1.1 contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading in light of the circumstances in which they are made, or that otherwise requires an amendment or supplement to the Circular or such application or consent. In any such event, the GTY Parties and the Company will cooperate in the preparation of a supplement or amendment to the Circular or such other document, as required and as the case may be, and, if required, will cause the same to be distributed to the Bonfire Holders and filed, as required with the relevant securities regulatory authorities.

 

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1.2           Individual Arrangement Consideration . The consideration payable to each Bonfire Holder by the GTY Parties for all of the Bonfire Shares held (or deemed to be held) by it at the Effective Time shall be the Individual Arrangement Consideration, comprised as follows:

 

(a)          at the election of such Bonfire Holder in accordance with the Plan of Arrangement, the Pro Rata Portion of the Arrangement Shares (less the Pro Rata Portion of the Escrow Shares) in the form of either (i) shares of GTY Common Stock or (ii) the Exchangeable Shares, provided that in the event that a Bonfire Holder does not at least five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing Date provide GTY with satisfactory evidence, acting reasonably, that such Bonfire Holder satisfies the Investment Requirements, such Bonfire Holder shall receive in lieu of the Arrangement Shares to which it would otherwise be entitled under this Section 1.2(a) (such Arrangement Shares, “ Cash-out Shares ”), a cash payment equal to the GTY Share Price multiplied by the number of Arrangement Shares otherwise issuable to such Bonfire Holder under this Section 1.2(a) ;

 

(b)          the Pro Rata Portion of the Cash Consideration;

 

(c)          the right to receive the Pro Rata Portion of the Escrow Shares and Cash Escrow Amount, if any, pursuant to the Escrow Agreement, provided that in the event that a Bonfire Holder does not at least five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing Date provide GTY with satisfactory evidence, acting reasonably, that such Bonfire Holder satisfies the Investment Requirements, such Bonfire Holder shall receive in lieu of the Escrow Shares to which it would otherwise be entitled under this Section 1.2(c), a cash payment equal to the amount the Escrow Agent is able to sell such Escrow Shares for in open-market transactions (provided such Escrow Shares, if Exchangeable Shares, have been exchanged for shares of GTY Common Stock), less any brokerage fees or other transaction costs reasonably incurred in connection therewith;

 

(d)          the right to receive the Pro Rata Portion of any amounts payable to the Bonfire Holders out of the Purchase Price Escrow Amount;

 

(e)          the right to receive the Pro Rata Portion of an amount, if any, equal to the Earnout Payment; and

 

(f)          the right to receive the Pro Rata Portion of any funds payable to the Bonfire Holders out of the Representative Expense Fund in accordance with Section 11.16(f) .

 

For certainty, there is no assurance that the Bonfire Holders will be entitled to receive any of the distributions or payments contemplated in the foregoing subsections (c) , (d) and (e) . Each Bonfire Holder shall be required to execute and deliver to the Exchange Agent a Letter of Transmittal prior to receipt of his, her or its Individual Arrangement Consideration.

 

1.3           Payment and Delivery of Aggregate Arrangement Consideration .

 

(a)          Subject to any withholding pursuant to Section 1.8 , the GTY Parties shall pay the aggregate Individual Arrangement Consideration payable to all Bonfire Holders as follows:

 

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(i)          by depositing, or causing to be deposited, prior to the Effective Time with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company or such other bank or trust company that may be designated by the GTY Parties and be reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “ Exchange Agent ”), for the benefit of the Bonfire Holders, for exchange in accordance with this Section 1.3 and the Plan of Arrangement through the Exchange Agent, sufficient funds, shares of GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares in an aggregate amount necessary for the payment of the Cash Consideration (less the Closing Option Amount) and the Arrangement Shares (less the Escrow Shares);

 

(ii)         by depositing prior to the Effective Time the Escrow Shares and the Cash Escrow Amount into the Indemnity Escrow Account, which Escrow Shares and Cash Escrow Amount shall be released from the Indemnity Escrow Account in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement; and

 

(iii)        by depositing prior to the Effective Time $100,000 in cash (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Amount ”) to the Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Account ”) that will be designated and administered by the Escrow Agent in accordance with Section 1.6 and Section 1.7 of this Agreement and in accordance with an Escrow Agreement to be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “ Escrow Agreement ”).

 

(b)          The Cash Consideration and the Arrangement Shares (less the Escrow Shares) are referred to herein, collectively, as the “ Arrangement Consideration ”. The funds and shares provided to the Exchange Agent are referred to as the “ Exchange Fund ”. The Exchange Agent shall, pursuant to irrevocable instructions, deliver the Arrangement Consideration contemplated to be issued pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement out of the Exchange Fund. Except as contemplated by the Plan of Arrangement, the Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose.

 

(c)          The Escrow Agreement will provide, among other things, that all amounts in the Purchase Price Escrow Account will be released in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Section 1.6 and Section 1.7 .

 

1.4           Exchange Share Rollover Election . Exchangeco and each Bonfire Holder receiving Exchangeable Shares, either as Arrangement Shares at Closing or as part of the Earnout Payment, shall make a joint election under subsection 85(1) of the Tax Act and the corresponding provisions of any applicable provincial Tax statute with respect to the sale of Bonfire Shares sold by such holder. Each party shall bear their respective fees and expenses relating to the making of such election in accordance with Section 11.1 of this Agreement, it being understood that each such holder shall in a timely fashion, and at the sole cost and expense of the Company (and with such cost and expense to be estimated and accrued in the Estimated Closing Date Working Capital), prepare and provide Exchangeco with two signed copies of the appropriate election forms duly completed. Each such joint election shall specify an elected amount in respect of such Bonfire Shares to be determined by the relevant holder, subject to the limitations set forth in the Tax Act and the corresponding provisions of any applicable provincial Tax statute. Exchangeco shall sign any such joint election within a period of ten (10) Business Days from the date of its receipt from the applicable Bonfire Holder.

 

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1.5           Closing Date Statement . No later than two (2) Business Days before the Closing Date, the Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall deliver to the GTY Parties a statement (the “ Closing Date Statement ”) setting forth or attaching, as applicable:

 

(a)          the Company’s good faith estimate of Closing Date Working Capital (“ Estimated Closing Date Working Capital ”), and either (i) the amount, if any, by which such estimate exceeds Target Working Capital (any such amount, an “ Estimated Working Capital Excess ”) or (ii) the amount, if any, by which such estimate is less than Target Working Capital (any such amount, an “ Estimated Working Capital Deficit ”);

 

(b)          the Company’s good faith estimate of Closing Date Cash (the “ Estimated Closing Cash Amount ”) and Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ”); and

 

(c)           the resulting calculation of the Cash Consideration.

 

1.6           Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination.

 

(a)           After Closing, GTY shall prepare and, within ninety (90) days after Closing, GTY shall deliver to the Bonfire Holders’ Representative, a statement (together with reasonable supporting documentation) setting forth GTY’s determination of (i) Closing Date Working Capital, (ii) Closing Date Cash, and (iii) Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ”).

 

(b)          Following the Closing Date, the Company shall permit the Bonfire Holders’ Representative and its counsel, accountants and other advisors reasonable access (during normal business hours, with the right to make copies) to the financial and other relevant books and records of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case for the purposes of the review and objection right and dispute process contemplated in this Section 1.6 . Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 1.6(b) , the Company shall not be required to, or to cause any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to, grant access to or furnish information to the Bonfire Holders’ Representative to the extent that, in each case on the advice of its outside counsel (i) such information is subject to an attorney/client or attorney work product privilege or (ii) such access or the furnishing of such information is prohibited by applicable Law, in which case GTY shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to provide the requested information in such alternative manner as may be reasonably required for the purposes of the review and objection right and dispute process contemplated in this Section 1.6 .

 

(c)          If the Bonfire Holders’ Representative disagrees with the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, the Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall notify GTY in writing of such disagreement within thirty (30) days after delivery of the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, which notice (subject to GTY’s compliance with its obligations set forth in Section 1.6(b) above) shall describe in reasonable detail the nature of such disagreement, including the specific items involved and the dollar amounts thereof (a “ Purchase Price Dispute Notice ”). Any component of GTY’s Purchase Price Adjustment Statement that is not the subject of an objection by the Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall be final and binding on the Parties and deemed to be part of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If the Bonfire Holders’ Representative does not deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 30-day period, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as delivered by GTY to the Bonfire Holders’ Representative, shall be the “ Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ”. If the Bonfire Holders’ Representative does deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 30-day period (the aggregate amount in dispute as set forth in the Purchase Price Dispute Notice, the “ Disputed Amounts ”), then the Disputed Amounts shall be resolved pursuant to Section 1.6(d) .

 

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(d)          GTY and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any Disputed Amounts and, if the Parties are able to resolve all Disputed Amounts, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as modified to reflect such resolution, shall be the “ Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ”. If GTY and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative are unable to resolve all Disputed Amounts within twenty (20) days after delivery of the Bonfire Holders’ Representative’s Purchase Price Dispute Notice, then the Disputed Amounts shall be referred for final determination to a mutually agreed upon nationally recognized firm of independent certified public accountants, which does not have any material relationship with GTY, the Bonfire Holders’ Representative or any of their respective Affiliates (such firm, or any successor thereto, the “ Accounting Expert ”) within fifteen (15) days after the end of such 20-day period. If GTY and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative are unable to agree upon an Accounting Expert within such 15-day period, then the Accounting Expert shall be an accounting firm of national standing designated by the American Arbitration Association in New York, New York which does not have any material relationship with GTY, the Bonfire Holders’ Representative or any of their respective Affiliates. The Bonfire Holders’ Representative and GTY shall execute any agreement reasonably required by the Accounting Expert for its engagement hereunder. The Accounting Expert shall consider only those Disputed Amounts which GTY and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative have been unable to resolve. The Accounting Expert will act as an expert (not an arbitrator) and may select as a resolution the position of either GTY or the Bonfire Holders’ Representative for each Disputed Amount (based solely on presentations and supporting material provided by the Parties and not pursuant to any independent review) or may impose an alternative resolution which cannot be higher than the highest value or lower than the lowest value presented by each Party for a disputed amount. The Accounting Expert shall deliver to GTY and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative, as promptly as practicable, and in any event within forty-five (45) days after its appointment, a written report setting forth the resolution of such Disputed Amounts. Such report shall be final and binding upon the Parties. In selecting such resolution, the Accounting Expert shall rely solely on the terms of this Agreement and on written submissions and supporting material provided by GTY and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative, and at the Accounting Expert’s election, pursuant to responses provided by the GTY and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative to inquiries posed by the Accounting Expert’s review of the foregoing, but not pursuant to an independent review. Upon the decision of the Accounting Expert, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as adjusted to the extent necessary to reflect the Accounting Expert’s decision (and as otherwise adjusted in accordance with this Section 1.6 ), shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. The fees, costs and expenses of the Accounting Expert shall be allocated to and borne by GTY and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative based on the inverse of the percentage that the Accounting Expert’s determination (before such allocation) bears to the Disputed Amount as originally submitted to the Accounting Expert. For example, should the items in dispute total in amount to $1,000 and the Accounting Expert awards $600 in favor of the Bonfire Holders’ Representative’s position, 60% of the costs of its review would be borne by GTY and 40% of the costs would be borne by the Bonfire Holders’ Representative. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no resolution of any Disputed Amount or any facts, circumstances or events giving rise to any such Disputed Amount, whether by the Accounting Expert otherwise, shall limit the right of any party to assert and prevail on a claim for a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder pursuant to Article 8 (and subject to the limitations set forth therein).

 

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(e)          “ Final Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (i) the Cash Purchase Price, less (ii) the Closing Date Indebtedness amount as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, less (iii) the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, less (iv) the Cash Escrow Amount, less (v) the Representative Expense Fund, plus (vi) the amount of any Working Capital Excess as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, less (vii) the amount of any Working Capital Deficit as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, plus (viii) the Closing Date Cash as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement (in each case, terms used in this paragraph which are not defined in this Agreement shall have the same meaning as those same terms that are defined by reference to “Estimated”, except as finally determined).

 

1.7           Post-Closing Adjustment Amount.

 

(a)          The “ Adjustment Amount ,” which may be positive or negative, shall mean an amount equal to (i) the Final Cash Consideration, minus (ii) Cash Consideration.

 

(b)          If the Adjustment Amount is a positive number or zero, then:

 

(i)          GTY and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein to the Bonfire Holders’ Representative for the benefit of the Bonfire Holders; and

 

(ii)         GTY shall promptly pay to the Bonfire Holders’ Representative the balance of the Adjustment Amount, if any, for the benefit of the Bonfire Holders.

 

(c)          If the Adjustment Amount is a negative number, then GTY and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein as follows:

 

(i)          to GTY, an amount equal to the lesser of: (x) the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, or (y) the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount;

 

(ii)         if the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount is less than the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, to the Bonfire Holders’ Representative the remainder of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, for the benefit of the Bonfire Holders; and

 

(iii)        to the extent that the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount exceeds the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, GTY shall be entitled to recover such excess adjustment amount, at its option in its sole discretion, from the Indemnity Escrow Account or directly from the Bonfire Holders, subject to the limitations set forth in Article 8 hereof.

 

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(d)          Any amounts payable pursuant to this Section 1.7 shall be paid (or joint instruction to the Escrow Agent shall be provided) within two (2) Business Days after final determination pursuant to Section 1.6 of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Party receiving such payment.

 

(e)          The Bonfire Holders and the GTY Parties agree to treat any payment made pursuant to this Section 1.7 as an adjustment to the purchase price for federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes.

 

1.8           Withholding . Subject to Section 1.14 of this Agreement, the GTY Parties, the Company, the Exchange Agent and their Affiliates shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any consideration payable or otherwise deliverable pursuant to this Agreement to any Person such amounts as are required to be deducted or withheld therefrom under the Code, the Tax Act, or under any provision of state, local or foreign Tax Law or under any other applicable legal requirement. For greater certainty, the number of shares of GTY Common Stock or Exchangeable Shares, or any shares forming part of the Earnout Payment, as the case may be, shall not be reduced to satisfy any such withholding obligation. To the extent such amounts are so deducted or withheld, such amounts shall be treated for all purposes under this Agreement as having been paid to the Person to whom such amounts would otherwise have been paid. The GTY Parties shall provide the Bonfire Holders’ Representative with at least five (5) Business Days’ prior written notice of any withholding proposed to be made by the GTY Parties in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Section 1.8 .

 

1.9           Closing . The consummation of the Transaction (the “ Closing ”) shall take place at the offices of Winston & Strawn LLP in New York, New York, or remotely via electronic exchange of documents and signatures, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the second (2 nd ) Business Day following the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions of the Parties to consummate the Transaction (other than conditions with respect to actions the respective Parties will take at the Closing itself) or such other date as GTY and Bonfire Holders’ representative may mutually agree in writing (the “ Closing Date ”).

 

1.10         Earnout Payment . Subject to the terms and conditions of Exhibit B , after the Closing, the applicable GTY Parties shall pay to the Bonfire Holders the Earnout Payment as additional consideration pursuant to and in accordance with Exhibit B .

 

1.11         Convertible Securities .

 

(a)          Under the Plan of Arrangement:

 

(i)       all vested Bonfire Options will, immediately prior to Closing, be surrendered for cancellation and the holders thereof will receive, subject to any Tax withholding remitting obligations of the Company, for each Bonfire Option, an amount equal to their Individual Arrangement Consideration, which shall be calculated based upon a number of Bonfire Shares equal to (A) the In-the-money-amount of such Bonfire Option, divided by (B) the Closing Value of a Bonfire Share, and each holder of Bonfire Options shall receive under the Plan of Arrangement the Individual Arrangement Consideration as if it were a Bonfire Holder with respect to such In-the-money-amount;

 

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(ii)         all unvested Bonfire Options will be surrendered for cancellation and the holders thereof will receive, subject to any Tax withholding remitting obligations of the Company, stock options under the GTY Equity Incentive Plan (“ Assumed Option(s) ”) in accordance with the Plan of Arrangement; provided that the Assumed Options shall represent, in the aggregate, no greater than 1,200,000 shares of GTY Common Stock;

 

(iii)        each such Bonfire Option shall be cancelled and terminated and the holder thereof shall thereafter only have the right to receive the foregoing consideration and the Bonfire Stock Option Plan will be terminated and be of no further force and effect; provided that the payment of the Cash Consideration portion of the Individual Arrangement Consideration (the aggregate amount of all such Individual Arrangement Consideration, the “ Closing Option Amount ”) payable to any Bonfire Holder with respect to his or her Bonfire Option shall be transferred to the Company for further payment, as soon as practicable (but in no event later than the second regular payroll date after the Effective Time), to such Bonfire Holders of such Individual Arrangement Consideration through the Company’s payroll processing system or other appropriate account net of applicable Tax withholding;

 

(iv)       the Bonfire Warrants will be surrendered for cancellation in exchange, subject to any Tax withholding remitting obligations of the Company, for an amount equal to the Individual Arrangement Consideration, which shall be calculated based upon a number of Bonfire Shares equal to (A) the In-the-money-amount of such Bonfire Warrant, divided by (B) the Closing Value of a Bonfire Share and the holder thereof shall thereafter only have the right to receive the foregoing consideration and the certificate representing the Bonfire Warrant will be terminated and be of no further force and effect;

 

(v)         for greater certainty, the obligation of the Company to pay the consideration referred to in this Section   1.11 will not be considered a liability of the Company for the purposes of determining the Closing Date Working Capital, the Transaction Expenses, or the Closing Date Indebtedness;

 

(vi)        each stock option granted under the GTY Equity Incentive Plan in respect of any unvested Bonfire Option shall continue to have, and be subject to, the same vesting terms as those set forth in the Bonfire Stock Option Plan and the option agreements relating thereto, as in effect immediately prior to the Closing, except that (A) such Assumed Option will be exercisable for that number of whole shares of GTY Common Stock equal to the product of the number of Bonfire Shares that were issuable upon exercise of such unvested Bonfire Option immediately prior to the Closing multiplied by the Option Exchange Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares of GTY Common Stock, and (B) the per share exercise price for the shares of GTY Common Stock issuable upon exercise of such Assumed Option shall be equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the exercise price per Bonfire Share at which such Assumed Option was exercisable immediately prior to the Closing by the Option Exchange Ratio, rounded up to the nearest whole cent; provided, however, that each such Assumed Option shall, in accordance with its terms, be subject to further adjustment as appropriate to reflect any stock split, division or subdivision of shares, stock dividend, issuance of bonus shares, reverse stock split, consolidation of shares, reclassification, recapitalization or other similar transaction with respect to GTY Common Stock prior to or subsequent to the Closing; and

 

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(vii)       notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company shall have the right in its sole discretion and/or otherwise in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bonfire Options to accelerate the vesting of all or any portion of the unvested Bonfire Options prior to the Closing.

 

1.12         Arrangement Binding on Bonfire Holders . For greater certainty:

 

(a)          this Agreement is intended to constitute a purchase and sale agreement relating to the Bonfire Shares, the terms and conditions of which shall include the provisions of the Plan of Arrangement;

 

(b)          subject to the Plan of Arrangement taking effect, the execution of this Agreement by the Bonfire Holders’ Representative will be deemed to be and to have always been an execution of such purchase and sale agreement described in clause (a) on behalf of each Bonfire Holder; and

 

(c)          subject to the Plan of Arrangement taking effect, each such Bonfire Holder will be deemed to be and to have always been a party to such purchase and sale agreement described in clause (a) effective on and after the date of this Agreement and, without limiting the generality of the forgoing, each such Bonfire Holder shall be bound by the provisions of this Section 1.12 and Section 11.16 and Article 8 of this Agreement.

 

1.13         Share Purchase Agreement . The Company shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to obtain executed and delivered Voting and Support Agreements from all of the remaining Bonfire Holders, the remaining holders of Bonfire Options and the remaining holders of Bonfire Warrants on or before a date not later than September 15, 2018, in which case the parties hereto shall consider in good faith, and if acceptable in their respective sole discretion shall make and approve, such amendments to this Agreement as may be reasonably required in order to give effect to the transactions contemplated herein by way of share purchase transactions without the requirement on the part of the parties hereto to complete the Arrangement contemplated by Section 1.1 of this Agreement.

 

1.14         Section 110(1.1) of the Tax Act; Tax Slips . Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Parties hereto agree that it is their mutual intention to waive any entitlement to a deduction for Canadian Tax purposes in respect of the payment of the Individual Arrangement Consideration to be paid on account of the Bonfire Shares or Bonfire Options pursuant to Section 1.2 or Section 1.11, in accordance with subsection 110(1.1) of the Tax Act and undertake to prepare tax slips for the employees on such basis. Tax slips prepared for Canadian resident employees will, to the extent available, reflect the deduction pursuant to paragraph 110(1)(d) of the Tax Act.

 

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ARTICLE 2

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the Company

 

As an inducement to the GTY Parties to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transaction, the Company hereby represents and warrants to the GTY Parties as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date) that:

 

2.1           Organization, Qualification and Power . Each Company Party (i) is an entity as described in Section 2.1 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business and, if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or existing, to have such power or authority, or to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, correct and complete copies of the Organizational Documents, the minute books, share capital record books and the other books and records of each Company Party, and such books and records are accurate, up-to-date and complete and have been maintained in accordance with all applicable Laws in all material respects. There have been no formal meetings of the equityholders or the boards of directors (or equivalent body) of the Company Parties or other material corporate actions, resolutions or consents of the equityholders or the boards of directors (or equivalent body) of the Company Parties that are not reflected in such books and records. No Company Party is in default under or in violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents, or has not conducted any business under or otherwise used, for any purpose or in any jurisdiction, any fictitious name, assumed name or trade name within the past five (5) years.

 

2.2           Authorization of Transaction . Each Company Party has all requisite power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement by each Company Party, and the consummation of the Transaction, have been duly approved by all requisite action on the part of such Company Party. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each Company Party that is a party hereto and thereto, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of each Company Party that is a party hereto and thereto, enforceable against such Company Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

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2.3           Capitalization and Subsidiaries .

 

(a)           Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of the Company, and lists the registered owners of such Capital Stock and the number of shares of Capital Stock owned by each such Person. All of the Bonfire Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all Laws, including securities Laws. None of the Bonfire Shares have been issued in violation of, or, except as set forth in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , are subject to, any restriction on transfer, repurchase option, right of redemption, preemptive right, rights of first refusal or other agreements or rights. Except as set forth in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there are no (i) other shares or units of Capital Stock or other securities of the Company, (ii) authorized, issued or outstanding equity appreciation rights, phantom equity rights, profit participations or similar rights with respect to the Company or its Capital Stock, (iii) voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or transfer of the Capital Stock of the Company to which the Company is a party, and to the Knowledge of the Company, there are no other voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or transfer of the Capital Stock of the Company, (iv) Contracts under which the Company is or may become obligated to acquire, sell or otherwise issue any Capital Stock or any other securities of the Company; or (v) conditions or circumstances that may give rise to or provide a basis for the assertion of a claim by any Person to the effect that such Person is entitled to acquire or receive any shares of Capital Stock or other securities of the Company.

 

(b)           Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists all of the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of each Subsidiary of the Company, the registered owners of such Capital Stock and the number of shares of Capital Stock owned by each such Person. All of the Capital Stock listed in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule is duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and has been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all Laws, including securities Laws, and none of such Capital Stock has been issued in violation of, or is subject to, any restriction on transfer, repurchase option, right of redemption, preemptive right, rights of first refusal or other agreements or rights. Except as set forth in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there are no (i) other shares or units of Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company, (ii) authorized, issued or outstanding equity appreciation rights, phantom equity rights, profit participations or similar rights with respect to any Subsidiary of the Company, (iii) voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or of the Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company, (iv) Contracts under which the Company is or may become obligated to acquire, sell or otherwise issue any Capital Stock or any other securities of any Subsidiary of the Company, or (v) conditions or circumstances that may give rise to or provide a basis for the assertion of a claim by any Person to the effect that such Person is entitled to acquire or receive any shares of Capital Stock or other securities of any Subsidiary of the Company.

 

(c)          Except as set forth in Section 2.3(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Party (i) owns, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock, debt or other investment or interest in any Person, or (ii) has any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, make loans to or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of any other Person.

 

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2.4           Non-contravention; Required Consents . Except as set forth in Section 2.4 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction and the Pre-Closing Reorganization, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (a) violate or conflict with any (i) Law or Order applicable to any Company Party or (ii) provision of the Organizational Documents of any Company Party; (b) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract (excluding Commercial Software), Consent or Permit to which any Company Party is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; (c) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the Capital Stock of any Company Party or upon any assets of any Company Party (other than Permitted Liens); or (d) require any notice to, filing with, or Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction, in each case, except as would not be material. There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending, or to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing, against any Company Party or the Business, or any of their respective assets, properties or rights, that (x) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (y) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (z) prohibits any Company Party from complying with its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, as applicable, or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

2.5           Brokers’ Fees . No Company Party (i) has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction or (ii) has entered into any Contract which could give rise to any liability or obligation of the Company or any of the GTY Parties or any of their respective Affiliates to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

2.6           Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          Attached to Section 2.6(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule are correct and complete copies of the following financial statements: (i) unaudited balance sheets, statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows of the Company as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (collectively, the “ Annual Financial Statements ”); and (ii) consolidated unaudited balance sheet, statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows of the Company Parties as of and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 (collectively, the “ Interim Financial Statements ”, and together with the Annual Financial Statements, the “ Financial Statements ”). The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with past practices of the Company Parties, subject, in the case of the Interim Financial Statements, to (y) normal and recurring year-end adjustments, the effect of which will not be materially adverse, and (z) the absence of notes that, if presented, would not differ materially from those presented in the Annual Financial Statements. The Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with the books of account and other financial records of the Company Parties, except as may be indicated in the notes or schedules thereto and except as set forth in Section 2.7 of the Company’s Schedule of Exceptions , present fairly, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operation, changes in equity and cash flow of the Company Parties, as applicable, and the Business as of their respective dates and for the periods then ending.

 

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(b)          The financial records, systems, controls, data and information of the Company Parties are recorded, stored, maintained and operated under means that are under the exclusive ownership and direct control of the Company Parties or their accountants. No Company Party or independent auditor of any Company Party has identified or been made aware of (i) any significant deficiency or material weakness in the system of preparation of the financial statements utilized by the Company Parties, (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves the Company Parties’ management or other employees who have a role in the preparation of financial statements, or (iii) any claim or allegation regarding any of the foregoing.

 

(c)          Since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, the Company Parties and the Business have been conducted in the Ordinary Course of Business. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except in connection with the Pre-Closing Reorganization or as set forth on Section 2.6(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, neither the Business nor any Company Party has:

 

(i)          sold, leased, transferred, assigned, surrendered, abandoned, released, encumbered or otherwise disposed in any way of any asset or property (tangible or intangible) with a value in excess of $50,000, other than sales of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(ii)         experienced any damage, destruction or loss to its assets or properties (tangible or intangible) in excess of $50,000, whether or not covered by insurance;

 

(iii)        terminated, amended, modified or entered into any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof), or received written notice from any Person regarding the acceleration, termination, modification or cancelation of any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof);

 

(iv)        issued, created, incurred or assumed any Debt involving more than $50,000;

 

(v)         except in the Ordinary Course of Business, forgiven, cancelled, compromised, waived, released or otherwise disposed of, in any way, any Debt owed to it, or any right, power or claim, involving more than $50,000;

 

(vi)        issued, sold, repurchased, redeemed or made any other disposition or acquisition of any Capital Stock (other than as a result of the incorporation of Bonfire US), or granted any options, warrants or other rights to acquire (including upon conversion, exchange or exercise) any Capital Stock (other than such options and warrants set forth in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule ), or declared, set aside, made or paid any dividend or distribution with respect to its Capital Stock, or made any other payment to the holders of its Capital Stock (or any Affiliate of such holders), or amended or made any change to any of its Organizational Documents;

 

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(vii)       (A) granted or announced any increase in salary or bonuses, any incentive award, bonus, severance or similar compensation or otherwise increased the compensation or benefits payable or provided to any present or former director, officer, employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider; (B) adopted, amended or terminated any Company Benefit Plan or increased the compensation or benefits provided under any Company Benefit Plan, (C) terminated, promoted, or changed the classification (exempt or non-exempt) or status (employee or independent contractor) in respect of any employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider of the Company, or (D) granted any equity or equity-based awards (other than such options and warrants set forth in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule) ;

 

(viii)      made any material commitments outside of the Ordinary Course of Business or in excess of $50,000 for capital expenditures to be paid after the Closing or failed to incur capital expenditures in accordance with any capital expense budget;

 

(ix)         except as required by applicable Law or GAAP, instituted any material change in the conduct of its business, in its accounting principles, practices or methods, cash management practices or method of purchase, sale, lease, management, marketing or operation;

 

(x)          except in the Ordinary Course of Business, (A) made, changed or rescinded any Tax election, (B) settled or compromised any Tax liability, (C) amended any Tax Return or taken any position on any Tax Return, or (D) entered into any other transaction that would have the effect of materially increasing its Tax liability or materially reducing any of its Tax assets in respect of any taxable period ending after the Most Recent Fiscal Year End;

 

(xi)         collected its accounts receivable or paid any accrued liabilities or accounts payable or prepaid any expenses or other items, in each case, other than for fair consideration in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xii)        except in the Ordinary Course of Business, entered into any material transaction with any Affiliate;

 

(xiii)       made a material loan or advance to any Person, other than advances to employees for business expenses or employee benefits to be incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business or transactions with customers on credit in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xiv)      proposed, adopted or effected any business combination, reorganization, recapitalization or other acquisition or disposition of a material amount of assets or properties in any manner (whether by merger or purchase of equity or assets or otherwise) with any Person;

 

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(xv)       entered into any joint venture, partnership or similar arrangement;

 

(xvi)      entered into or became subject to any power of attorney;

 

(xvii)     commenced or settled any material Proceeding, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xviii)    revalued, in any material respect, material assets or properties, including writing off notes or accounts receivable, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xix)       abandoned, allowed to lapse, transferred or licensed to (or covenanted not to assert against) any Person any material rights to any Intellectual Property other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xx)        amended, modified, terminated, canceled or permitted to lapse any insurance policies; or

 

(xxi)       agreed, committed to or entered into any Contract to do any of the foregoing, except as contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(d)          The Company Parties’ good faith estimate of such Transaction Expenses through and including the Closing Date, are set forth on Section 2.6(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

2.7           Undisclosed Liabilities . Except as set forth in Section 2.7 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company Parties do not have, and the assets, properties and rights of the Business are not subject to, any liabilities (whether asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued), except for liabilities that (a) are accrued or reserved against on the face of the Financial Statements (but only to the extent of the amount accrued or reserved), rather than in any notes or schedules thereto, (b) were incurred subsequent to the date of the Financial Statements in the Ordinary Course of Business (none of which result from, arise out of, relate to or were caused by any breach of Contract, breach of warranty, tort, infringement or violation of Law), (c) liabilities or obligations incurred in connection with the Transaction, or (d) those which are not, individually or in the aggregate, material in amount. No Company Party is a guarantor or otherwise liable for any liabilities of any other Person other than endorsements for collection in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

2.8           Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits .

 

(a)          There is no, and since January 1, 2017, there has been no, material Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened, involving the Company Parties or the Business, or affecting any of their respective assets, rights or properties.

 

(b)          There are no material Orders to which the Company Parties or the Business are subject, except for regulatory decrees and Orders of general applicability to Persons conducting similar businesses in the affected jurisdiction. Each Company Party has complied with, and is in compliance with, in all material respects, all applicable Laws and Orders applicable to Company Parties and the Business.

 

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(c)           Section 2.8(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule contains a true and complete list of all of the material Permits necessary under applicable Laws to permit the Company Parties to lawfully own, operate, use and maintain their assets in the manner in which they are now operated, used and maintained and to lawfully conduct the business of the Company Parties as currently conducted and as planned to be conducted by the Company Parties. The Company Parties have obtained and are in material compliance with, all such Permits. All such Permits are in full force and effect. All applications required to have been filed for the renewal of such Permits have been duly filed on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body, and all other filings required to have been made with respect to such Permits have been duly made on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body. All such Permits are renewable by their terms or in the Ordinary Course of Business without the need to comply with any special qualification procedures or to pay any amounts other than routine fees or similar charges Since January 1, 2017, (i) there has not occurred any default under any Permit by the Company Parties, (ii) none of the Company Parties have received any written notice from any Governmental Body relating to the revocation or modification of any Permit or with respect to any failure by the Company Parties to have any Permit required in connection with the operation of their businesses and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no material violations have been recorded in respect of any Permits, and (iii) to the Knowledge of the Company, there have been no threatened claims, actions, suits or other proceedings or investigations before or by any Governmental Body that would reasonably be expected to result in the revocation or termination of any such license, approval, consent, registration or permit that is material to the conduct of the Business as currently conducted.

 

(d)          There is no bankruptcy or insolvency Proceeding of any character, including, without limitation, bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, dissolution or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting the Company Parties, and no Company Party has taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such Proceeding. No Company Party is insolvent under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Law, and each Company Party has been paying its respective debts as they become due and within vendor terms.

 

2.9           Tax Matters .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 2.9 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company Parties and the Business have timely filed all Tax Returns required to be filed by them, and all such Tax Returns were correct and complete in all material respects and were prepared in substantial compliance with all applicable Laws. All Taxes due and payable by the Company Parties (whether or not shown or required to be shown on any Tax Return) have been paid. The Company Parties have made full and adequate provision in the Financial Statements and their books and records for all Taxes which are not yet due and payable. Neither the Company Parties nor the Business currently is the beneficiary of any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return. Since January 1, 2013, no claim has been made by an authority in a jurisdiction where the Company Parties or the Business do not file Tax Returns that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. There are no Liens on any of the assets of the Company Parties or the Business that arose in connection with any failure (or alleged failure) to pay any Tax.

 

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(b)          Except as set forth in Section 2.9 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , each Company Party has collected, deducted, withheld and paid all Taxes required to have been collected, deducted, withheld and paid by it under applicable Laws. All Forms T4, T4A, W-2 and 1099, as well as any provincial, state or foreign equivalent required with respect to any amounts paid or owing to any employee or independent contractor, or other Person have been properly completed and timely filed.

 

(c)          All research and development investment tax credits (“ ITCs ”) were claimed by each Company Party in accordance with the Tax Act and the relevant provincial Tax Laws and each Company Party satisfied at all times the relevant criteria and conditions entitling it to such ITCs. All refunds of ITCs received or receivable by each Company Party in any taxation year were claimed in accordance with the Tax Act and the relevant provincial Tax Laws and each Company Party satisfied at all times the relevant criteria and conditions entitling it to claim a refund of such ITCs.

 

(d)          At no time during the 60-month period that ends at the Closing Date has more than 50% of the fair market value of the Bonfire Shares been derived directly or indirectly from one or any combination of:

 

(i)          real or immovable property situated in Canada;

 

(ii)         Canadian resource properties;

 

(iii)        timber resource properties; and

 

(iv)        options in respect of, or interests in, or for civil law rights in, property described in any of sub-paragraphs (i) to (iii) above, whether or not the property exists.

 

(e)          None of sections 78, 80, 80.01, 80.02, 80.03 or 80.04 of the Tax Act, or any equivalent provision of the Laws of any province or territory, has applied or will apply to the Company Parties at any time up to and including the Closing Date.

 

(f)          The terms and conditions made or imposed in respect of every transaction (or series of transactions) between any Company Party that is resident in Canada for purposes of the Tax Act and any Person that is both (A) a non-resident of Canada for purposes of the Tax Act and (B) not dealing at arm’s length with such Company Party for purposes of the Tax Act do not differ from those that would have been made between persons dealing at arm’s length for purposes of the Tax Act. The method of allocating income and deductions among the Company Parties complies with the principles set forth under applicable Tax Laws on transfer pricing, and the Company has made or obtained records or documents that satisfy the requirements of paragraphs 247(4)(a) to (c) of the Tax Act.

 

(g)          There is no Proceeding pending, proposed or threatened in writing, against or concerning the Business or Company Party with respect to any Taxes.

 

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(h)          No Company Party has waived any statute of limitations in respect of Taxes or agreed to any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency.

 

(i)          No closing agreement is currently in force pursuant to Code §7121 (or any similar provision of Law) with respect to any of the Company Parties, and none of the Company Parties have obtained a ruling from any taxing authority with respect to any Tax which will have any effect after the Closing.

 

2.10         Real Property; Personal Property .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties have or have ever had any Owned Real Property.

 

(b)           Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth the municipal address and legal description of each parcel of Leased Real Property, and a true and complete list of all Leases for each parcel of Leased Real Property. Other than as described in Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, a true and complete copy of each Lease, and in the case of any oral Lease, a written summary of the material terms of such Lease. The Company and its Subsidiaries have performed and observed in all material respects all covenants, conditions and agreements required to be performed or observed by the applicable party in connection with the Leases. Neither the Company nor its Subsidiaries are in default under any of the Leases and no event or circumstance exists that, with the notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default on the part of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Neither the Company nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, any other party under any of the Leases is in default under any of the Leases and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no event or circumstance exists that, with the notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default by any party. Except as set forth on Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Consent, approval, agreement or notice is required of any party prior to and/or following the consummation of the Transaction under any Company Lease.

 

(c)          Subject to the respective terms and conditions in the Leases, each Company Party is the sole legal and equitable owner of the leasehold interest in the Leased Real Property indicated as leased by it in Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , and holds a leasehold or sub-leasehold estate free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens.

 

(d)          With respect to the premises of Leased Real Property: (i) no Company Party has received any written notice of a threatened condemnation Proceeding, suit or administrative action relating to any such parcel of Leased Real Property or other matters affecting adversely the current use or occupancy thereof; (ii) the operation of the Leased Real Property in the manner in which it is now operated complies, in all material respects, with all zoning, building, use, safety or other similar Laws; (iii) no Company Party has received any written notice of any pending special Tax, levy or assessment for benefits or betterments that affect any parcel of Leased Real Property; and (iv) no Company Party has granted, or entered into any Contract granting, to any third party the right of use or occupancy of any such parcel of Leased Real Property or portion thereof, and there are no third parties in possession of any such parcel of Leased Real Property or portion thereof.

 

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(e)          Except as set forth in Section 2.10(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule and except for properties and assets sold or otherwise disposed of in the Ordinary Course of Business, the Company Parties hold and own good and valid title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, all Contracts, assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other items tangible personable property that are (i) reflected on the Financial Statements, or (ii) otherwise used in the operation of the Business, in each case, free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens. All of the assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other items tangible personable property reflected on the Financial Statements or otherwise used in the operation of the Business have been maintained, are in good operating condition and good state of repair, and are adequate for the uses for which they are employed, in each case, in all material respects and subject to normal wear and tear in the Ordinary Course of Business. For greater certainty, the provisions of this Section 2.10(e) do not apply to the Owned Intellectual Property or the Intellectual Property Licenses, and the only representations in respect thereof are contained in Section 2.11 thereof.

 

(f)          Except as set forth in Section 2.10(f) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all of the Contracts, assets, rights and properties, whether tangible and intangible or whether real, personal, or mixed, currently owned, leased or licensed by the Company Parties are sufficient for the operation of the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business following the Closing.

 

2.11         Intellectual Property .

 

(a)          The former and current products, services and operation of the Business have not interfered with, infringed, misappropriated, or otherwise violated, and do not interfere with, infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate, any Intellectual Property rights of any Person in any respect, and no Company Party has received any written charge, complaint, claim, demand, or notice alleging any such infringement, misappropriation, or other violation (including any claim that the Company Parties must license or refrain from using any Intellectual Property rights of any Person) or challenging the ownership, registration, validity or enforcement of any Owned Intellectual Property. No Person is interfering with or challenging any Owned Intellectual Property. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Person is infringing upon, misappropriating, or otherwise violating any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

(b)          The Company Parties own or have the right to use all Intellectual Property that is used in or currently under development for, and material to, the Business. Section 2.11(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule identifies (i) each patent, trademark, service mark, Internet domain name, and copyright registration or application, material unregistered Trademark which is owned by the Company Parties, (ii) all Intellectual Property Licenses which are utilized in the operation of the Business (excluding Commercial Software); and (iii) a high-level description of the Company Product. Except as set forth in Section 2.11(b)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all the Intellectual Property required to be disclosed in Section 2.11(b)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule is, to the Knowledge of the Company, valid and enforceable. A Company Party is the sole and exclusive owner (subject to the scope of protection provided by applicable Law and any limitations imposed by applicable Law) of all right, title and interest in and to all Owned Intellectual Property, free and clear of any Liens, other than Permitted Liens, and the Owned Intellectual Property is not subject to any outstanding Order restricting the use or licensing thereof by the Company Parties. All the Owned Intellectual Property required to be disclosed in Section 2.11(b)(i) that is an issued patent, patent application, registration or application for registration has been maintained effective by the filing of all necessary filings, maintenance and renewals and timely payment of requisite fees. No loss or expiration of any Owned Intellectual Property is threatened, pending or reasonably foreseeable, except for domain names coming up for renewal in the ordinary course and patents expiring at the end of their statutory terms (and not as a result of any act or omission by the Company Parties).

 

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(c)          The Company Parties have taken commercially reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of all material trade secrets and any other confidential information owned by the Company Parties (and any confidential information owned by any Person to whom any of the Company Parties has a confidentiality obligation). Other than confidential information and trade secrets that, in the exercise of the Company Parties’ reasonable business judgment, the Company Parties have made an affirmative determination that there is an appropriate business reason not to protect such confidential information and trade secrets and where such confidential information and trade secrets did not constitute material Owned Intellectual Property, no such trade secret or confidential information has been disclosed by any of the Company Parties to any Person other than pursuant to a written agreement restricting the disclosure and use of such trade secrets or any other confidential information by such Person. No current or former founder, employee, contractor or consultant of any of the Company Parties has any right, title or interest, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in any Owned Intellectual Property. The Company Parties have obtained from all Persons (including all current and former founders, employees, contractors and consultants) who have created any Intellectual Property for the Company Parties valid and enforceable (subject to (A) Laws of general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency and the relief of debtors, and (B) rules of law governing specific performance, injunctive relief and other equitable remedies) (1) written assignments of any such Intellectual Property to one of the Company Parties and (2) written waivers of moral rights that such Persons may possess in and to such Intellectual Property, and the Company has delivered true and complete copies of such assignments and waivers to GTY. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Person is in violation of any such written confidentiality or assignment agreements.

 

(d)          Except as set forth on Section 2.11(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no funding or facility of any Governmental Body, university, college, other educational institution or research center was used in the development of any material Owned Intellectual Property. No current or former employee or, to the Knowledge of the Company, contractor or consultant, who was involved in, or contributed to, the creation or development of any Owned Intellectual Property has performed services for any Governmental Body or a university, college or other educational institution or research center during a period of time during which such employee, contractor or consultant was also involved in, or contributing to, the creation or development of any material Owned Intellectual Property in a manner that affects any Owned Intellectual Property. Except as set forth on Section 2.11(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , none of the Company Parties is required to pay any royalty or make any other form of payment to any Governmental Body to allow the use, licensing, assignment or transfer of any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

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(e)          Except as set forth on Section 2.11(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Product (including any Company Product currently under development) contains, is linked to or otherwise uses any code that is, in whole or in part, subject to the provisions of any license to Publicly Available Software. Except as set forth on Section 2.11(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all Publicly Available Software used by the Company Parties has been used in its entirety and without modification.

 

(f)          None of the Owned Intellectual Property has been combined with Publicly Available Software and used, licensed or distributed by the Company Parties in a manner that would (i) require, or condition the use or distribution of such Owned Intellectual Property on, the disclosure, licensing or distribution of any source code for any portion of such Owned Intellectual Property, (ii) require the source code for such Owned Intellectual Property to be licensed for the purpose of making derivative works (iii) require the source code for such Owned Intellectual Property to be redistributable at no or minimal charge or (iv) impose any material restriction on the ability of the Company Parties to enforce any Owned Intellectual Property as currently used by the Business.

 

(g)          Except as set forth on Section 2.11(g) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , each item of Intellectual Property owned or used by the Company Parties or the Business immediately prior to the Closing will be owned or available for use by the Company Parties and the Business immediately subsequent to the Closing on identical terms and conditions as owned or used by the Company Parties or the Business immediately prior to the Closing.

 

(h)          The Company Parties are in compliance with, in all material respects, all of confidentiality obligations under each Contract to which the Company Parties are a party.

 

(i)          Except as set forth on Section 2.11(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule, the Company Parties have not experienced any Security Breaches or material Security Incidents, and except as set forth on Section 2.11(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule, none of the Company Parties is aware of any written or oral notices or complaints from any Person regarding such a Security Breach or material Security Incident. None of the Company Parties has received any written or oral complaints, claims, demands, inquiries or other notices, including without limitation a notice of investigation, from any Person (including any Governmental Body or self-regulatory authority or entity) regarding any of the Company Parties’ Processing of Personal Information or compliance with applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

(j)          The Company Parties are and always have been in compliance with all applicable Privacy and Security Requirements. The Company Parties have a valid and legal right (whether contractually, by law or otherwise) to access, use or disclose all Personal Information that is processed by or on behalf of the Company Parties in connection with the use and/or operation of its products, services and business. The execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein (including the Pre-Closing Reorganization) will not violate any applicable Privacy and Security Requirements or result in or give rise to any right of termination or other right to impair or limit the Company Parties’ rights to own or Process any Personal Information used in or necessary for the conduct of the Business.

 

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(k)          The Company Parties have implemented Privacy Policies as required by applicable Privacy and Security Requirements, and the Company Parties are in compliance in all material respects with all such Privacy Policies. None of the Company Parties use and has used any Tracking Applications in a manner that materially violates any applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

(l)          The Company Parties have implemented reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards designed to protect Personal Information in their possession or control from unauthorized access by any Person, including each of the Company Parties’ employees and contractors, and to ensure compliance in all material respects with all applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

(m)          To the Knowledge of the Company, the Company Parties are, and have at all times from and after July 1, 2015 been, in compliance with CASL and any and all other applicable anti-spam legislation in respect of commercial electronic messages sent by, and on behalf of, the Company Parties, or sent by the Company Parties on behalf of third parties.

 

(n)          Except as set forth in Section 2.11(n) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company Parties have received no complaints from any Person pertaining to CASL compliance, and have received no inquiries, requests for information or other correspondence from the Canadian Radio-televisions and Telecommunications Commission relating to CASL compliance.

 

(o)          From and after January 15, 2015, the Company has obtained all necessary consents with respect to the computer programs it has, in the course of commercial activity, installed or caused to be installed on any other Person’s computer system, within the meaning of CASL.

 

2.12         Material Contracts .

 

(a)           Section 2.12(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists the following Contracts to which any Company Party is a party or by which its assets are bound, or that is otherwise related to the Business (other than any Company Benefit Plan of the Company Parties):

 

(i)          each Contract that has an annualized value or involves aggregate consideration in excess of $50,000, and that cannot be cancelled without penalty or further payment or without more than ninety (90) days’ notice;

 

(ii)         each Contract for the purchase or lease of equipment or other personal property involving annual payments in excess of $25,000 or the loss of which would material to any Company Party or the Business;

 

(iii)        each Lease;

 

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(iv)        each Contract to make any capital expenditure or to purchase a capital asset with remaining obligations in excess $50,000;

 

(v)         each Contract relating to the acquisition or disposition (by merger, purchase of stock or assets or otherwise) of any operating business, material assets or Capital Stock of any Person;

 

(vi)        each Contract purporting to create a joint venture, partnership or comparable arrangement involving the sharing of profits, losses, costs or liabilities with any other Person;

 

(vii)       each Contract containing any covenant that purports to restrict or limit any Company Party’s ability (A) to engage in any line of business, (B) to conduct activities in any geographic location, (C) to compete with any Person, (D) to hire or solicit any Person for employment or other business relationship, or (E) to develop, make, license, market, sell or distribute any product or service;

 

(viii)      each Contract for Debt in excess of $50,000;

 

(ix)         each Contract relating to employment or consulting between the Company Parties, on one hand, and any of their current officers, directors, or executive level employees, on the other hand;

 

(x)          each Contract involving a settlement or compromise of any material Proceeding pursuant to which there is any remaining material obligation on the Company Parties;

 

(xi)         each (A) Contract relating to the development, ownership, registration or enforcement of Intellectual Property (other than non-exclusive licenses granted to customers of each Company Party in the Ordinary Course of Business and intellectual property assignment agreement with employees of each Company Party), in each case in the form provided by the Company Parties to GTY and (B) material Intellectual Property License, other than Commercial Software;

 

(xii)        each current Company Government Contract, current Company Government Subcontract and current Bid;

 

(xiii)       each Contract requiring any Company Party to provide “most favored status,” “favored pricing,” right of first refusal or first negotiation to any customer or other Person or which imposes any minimum purchase obligations on the Company Parties;

 

(xiv)      each Contract set forth in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule ; and

 

(xv)       any other Contract that is material to any Company Party and not previously disclosed pursuant to this Section 2.12(a) .

 

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(b)          The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, a correct and complete copy of each written Material Contract, together with all amendments, exhibits, attachments, waivers or other changes thereto. Each Material Contract is legal, valid, binding, enforceable, in full force and effect and will continue to be legal, valid, binding and enforceable on the Company Party, and to the Knowledge of the Company, on the other parties thereto, on identical terms following the Closing Date, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies. Except as specifically disclosed and described in Section 2.12(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule : (i) no Company Party is in default under or breach of any Material Contract; (ii) no Material Contract has been cancelled by any Company Party, or to the Knowledge of the Company, any other party thereto; (iii) no counterparty to any Material Contract has or indicated its intent to cease to use the goods or services of the Company or the Business, or to terminate, materially reduce or change its relationship with the Company or the Business; (iv) each Company Party has performed all material obligations under such Material Contracts required to be performed by it; (v) no event has occurred and no condition or state of facts exists which, upon giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a material breach or default under any such Material Contract by a Company Party, or to the Knowledge of the Company, any other party thereto, or would permit the termination, modification or acceleration of such Material Contract or any right or obligation thereunder; and (vi) no Company Party has assigned, delegated or otherwise transferred to any Person any of its rights, title or interest under any such Material Contract.

 

2.13         Government Contracts and Bids .

 

(a)           Except as set forth on Section 2.13(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule, with respect to each Contract between any of the Company Parties, on the one hand, and any Governmental Body, on the other hand (each a “ Company Government Contract ”), each Contract that is or has been over the last five (5) years between any of the Company Parties, on the one hand, and any prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each a “ Company Government Subcontract ”) and each outstanding bid, quotation or proposal by the Company in the last five (5) years that if accepted or awarded could lead to a Contract between the Company, on the one hand, and either any Governmental Body or prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each such outstanding bid, quotation or proposal, a “ Bid ”):

 

(i)          Each such Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract (other than Bids) has been legally awarded;

 

(ii)         All representations and certifications with respect to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract made by the Company were current, accurate and complete in all material respects when made, and the Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all such representations and certifications.

 

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(iii)        The Company Parties are not, and have not been in the last five (5) years, in any material violation, breach or default of any provision of any federal order, statute, rule or regulation, agency supplements or any similar provincial, state or federal Governmental Rule or applicable Law governing any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract. No allegation that the Company Parties are or have been in the last five (5) years, in breach or violation in any material respect of any statutory, regulatory or contractual requirement has been made to the Company Parties and not withdrawn.

 

(iv)        During the last five (5) years, the Company Parties have not received a cure notice, a show cause notice or a stop work notice, nor, to the Company’s Knowledge, have any of the Companies Parties been threatened with termination for default under any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(v)         No request for equitable adjustment by any Governmental Body or by any Company Party’s vendors, suppliers or subcontractors against it relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is pending as of the date hereof.

 

(vi)        There is no Proceeding pending or, to the Company’s Knowledge, threatened, in connection with any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract, against the Company Parties, or any of their respective directors or officers, including (i) alleging fraud or under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729-3733), the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 423), or the Truth in Negotiations Act (10 U.S.C. § 2306a, 41 U.S.C. § 254b), or (ii) the violation of any Governmental Rule relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(vii)       Neither the Company Parties nor, to the Company’s Knowledge, any of its directors, officers, employees, consultants, or agents, nor any cost incurred by the Company Parties pertaining to a Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is the subject of any audit or investigation, other than within the normal course of business, and no incurred costs have been disallowed, or recommended for disallowance, by any Governmental Body.

 

(viii)      The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all requirements of the Company Government Contracts or Company Government Subcontracts and any Governmental Rule referenced therein, including Governmental Rules relating to the safeguarding of, and access to, classified information.

 

(ix)         The Company Parties have not been suspended or debarred from bidding on contracts or subcontracts with any Governmental Body in connection with the conduct of its business; to the Company’s Knowledge, no such suspension or debarment has been initiated or threatened.

 

(x)          There are no outstanding written claims between any of the Company Parties and any prime contractor, subcontractor, vendor or other third party arising under or relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(xi)         Neither the Company Parties nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, any of its directors, officers or employees is or has been (except as to routine security investigations) under administrative, civil or criminal investigation, indictment or information by any Governmental Body with respect to any operations of the Company Parties.

 

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(xii)        The Company Parties have properly included their proprietary markings on its proposal submissions in response to solicitations and deliverable submissions under Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts.

 

(xiii)       The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all terms and conditions, including military specifications and other standards and requirements incorporated by reference, of the Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts.

 

(xiv)      No current operations of the Company Parties are restricted by the Organizational Conflicts of Interest restrictions as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 9.5.

 

(b)           The Company Parties and their officers, directors, managers, employees, consultants, and agents collectively hold all security clearances necessary for the operation of their business as presently conducted. The Business does not require any security clearances and no security clearances are held by the Company Parties or, to the Knowledge of the Company, their directors, officers, employees, consultants, or agents.

 

(c)           The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all applicable cost accounting standards and cost principles of a Governmental Body and the Company Parties have not received written notice from the sponsoring United States Government Agency Administrative Contracting Officer or any other Governmental Body of any intent to suspend, disapprove or disallow any material costs.

 

(d)           To the Knowledge of the Company Parties, no current employee is a former employee of a Governmental Body.

 

2.14         Insurance . Section 2.14 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists each insurance policy maintained by, on behalf of, for the benefit of or at the expense of the Company Parties or the Business. There are no active claims being made thereunder. Such insurance policies are maintained with reputable insurers, cover such risks as are customarily covered by Persons conducting similar businesses, and comply with all Laws and Contracts applicable to the Company Parties and the Business. All premiums due and payable under all such policies have been paid, and all such policies are, and (if maintained by the GTY Parties) immediately following the Closing will be, in full force and effect. There are no claims under such policies which are reasonably likely to exhaust the applicable limits of liability. No Company Party has (a) received any notice or other communication regarding any cancellation or invalidation of any insurance policy, refusal of any coverage or rejection of any claim under any insurance policy or material adjustment in the premiums payable with respect to any insurance policy, or (b) any written self-insurance or co-insurance plan.

 

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2.15         Employees .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties is a party to any collective bargaining agreement, work council agreement, trade union agreement, or other agreement for the representation of employees. With respect to the Company Parties there is no, and in the past five (5) years there has not been any, labor strike, slowdown, unfair labor practice, work stoppage, picketing or other labor disruption pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. No union or labor representative organizing activities are taking place or have taken place in the past five (5) years at any of the locations operated by the Company Parties and no union or labor representative holds bargaining rights with respect to any employees of the Company Parties or has applied or threatened to be certified as the bargaining agent of any employees of the Company Parties. No person has applied to have any Company Party declared a common or related employer pursuant to applicable Law. The Transaction shall not create any notice or consultation obligations for the Company Parties.

 

(b)           Section 2.15(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of all current employees (including temporary employees) of the Company Parties including each employee’s title, position, location, employing entity, 2017 and 2018 annual rate of compensation or hourly wage, 2017 and 2018 target bonus and other incentive compensation opportunities and bonus and other incentive compensation paid, vacation entitlements and accruals, overtime eligibility and accruals, status (full-time or part-time, exempt or non-exempt, and active or a description of any leave), date of hire, and any other perquisites. All employees of the Company Parties classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state and local wage and hour laws, or similar Laws for non-US employees, are properly classified and the Company Parties have not received any claims or complaints regarding unpaid overtime. Current and complete copies of all employment Contracts have been Made Available to GTY.

 

(c)           Section 2.15(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of each independent contractor and consultant who has provided services to the Company Parties in the past two (2) years, including the fees paid by the Company Parties to each independent contractor and consultant in 2017 and to-date in 2018 and whether they are subject to a written Contract. Current and complete copies of all such Contracts have been Made Available to GTY.

 

(d)          The Company Parties are in compliance with all terms and conditions of employment and all applicable Laws, including, but not limited to, those Laws relating to employment, wages and hours, immigration, plant closings and layoff under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (the “ WARN Act ”) and other similar Laws, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, pay equity, human rights, discrimination in employment, wrongful discharge, collective bargaining, employment standards, fair labor standards wages and hours, affirmative action, civil rights, background checks, hiring practices, the collection and payment of social security and other Taxes, workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety. There are no actions, demands, complaints, proceedings, suits, claims, audits, investigations, disputes, or grievances that are pending, or to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened concerning or affecting any current or former employee, independent contractor, consultant, temporary employee, or applicant, or related to any labor or employment matter and to the Knowledge of the Company there is no basis for such claims. The Company Parties have properly classified all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees correctly pursuant to applicable Law and none of the Company Parties has received any notice from any Governmental Body disputing such classification.

 

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(e)          The Company Parties have not (i) taken any action that could constitute a “mass layoff,” “mass termination,” or “plant closing” within the meaning of the WARN Act or similar state, local, or non-US Laws, or otherwise trigger notice requirements or liability under similar state, local, or non-US Laws, or (ii) incurred any liability under the WARN Act or any state, local, or foreign applicable Law that remains unsatisfied.

 

(f)          The Company Parties, as applicable, have paid in full (i) to all employees and former employees, any wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, overtime, cash-outs of accrued and unused vacation or paid time off, leave or severance amounts, or any other amounts that are due and payable, and (ii) to all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees, any fees for services that are due and payable.

 

(g)          Except as disclosed in Section 2.15(g) of the Company Disclosure Schedule , no employee of any Company Party has any agreement as to length of notice or severance payment required to terminate his or her employment, other than such as results by Law from the employment of an employee without an agreement as to notice or severance.

 

(h)          Except as disclosed in Section 2.15(h) of the Company Disclosure Schedule there are no severance, compensation, change of control, employment, retention or other Contracts or benefit plans with current or former employees providing for cash or other compensation, benefits or acceleration of benefits upon the consummation of, or relating to, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including a change of control of any of the Company Parties.

 

(i)          There are no outstanding assessments, penalties, fines, liens, charges, surcharges, or other amounts due or owing pursuant to any workplace safety and insurance legislation and no Company Party has been reassessed in any material respect under such legislation during the past three (3) years and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no audit of any Company Party is currently being performed pursuant to any applicable workplace safety and insurance legislation. There are no claims or potential claims which may materially adversely affect any Company Party’s accident cost experience.

 

(j)          All orders and inspection reports under applicable occupational health and safety legislation (“ OHSA ”) have been provided to the GTY Parties. There are no charges pending under OHSA. The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with any orders issued under OHSA and there are no appeals of any orders under OHSA currently outstanding.

 

(k)          True and complete copies of all work permits and labour market impact assessment opinion confirmations relating to employees of any Company Party have been Made Available to the GTY Parties. The Company Parties are in compliance with all terms and conditions of the work permits and the labour market impact assessment confirmations. No audit by a Governmental Body is being conducted, or to the Knowledge of the Company pending, in respect of any foreign workers.

 

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(l)           Section 2.15(l) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists all employees, independent contractors, consultants and temporary employees covered by any written non-competition or non-solicitation Contract with the Company Parties, and the Company Parties have provided or Made Available to GTY the current and complete copies of each such Contract. The Company Parties have not sought to enforce any non-competition or non-solicitation Contract covering a former employee of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company in the past three (3) years.

 

(m)          The Company Parties have not received written notice and have no Knowledge that any management level employee intends to terminate its relationship with the Company Parties.

 

2.16         Employee Benefits .

 

(a)           Section 2.16(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list and description of each “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, stock purchase, stock option, stock appreciation right, restricted stock, profits interest, phantom equity or other equity-based, severance, employment, salary continuation, change in control, termination, fringe benefit, bonus, incentive, deferred compensation, profit sharing, pension, retirement, health, life, disability, dental, accident, group insurance, welfare, vacation, and holiday plan, policy or program and any other plan, policy or program providing compensation or benefits to any director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of the Company or its Subsidiaries, which are maintained, sponsored or contributed to by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or under which any Company Party has any actual or contingent obligation or liability (each, a “ Company Benefit Plan ”). Any Company Benefit Plan in which any non-U.S. current or former director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of the Company or its Subsidiaries participates is a “ Foreign Benefit Plan .”

 

(b)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan, the Company has Made Available in the electronic data room to GTY copies of such Company Benefit Plan and any amendments thereto and, with respect to any unwritten Company Benefit Plan, in the case of subsections (ii)-(viii) below to the extent applicable, (i) a written description of the terms of such plan, together with all related documentation including, without limitation, the most recent summary plan description (if any) and employee booklet (ii) the most recent annual reports on Form 5500s and all attachments thereto filed with the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan (if applicable), (iii) the most recent compliance and nondiscrimination tests, (iv) the most recent audited financial statements, (v) the most recent actuarial valuations, (vi) the most recent determination or opinion letter, if any, issued by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan, (vii) insurance contracts, including the stop gap insurance policy for any self-funded Company Benefit Plan, and (viii) any material correspondence with the Internal Revenue Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any other Governmental Body.

 

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(c)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan: (i) each has been maintained, funded, operated, and administered in accordance with its terms and all applicable Laws, including ERISA and the Code, (ii) all contributions, benefits, costs and premiums required to be paid with respect to any Company Benefit Plan have been paid or, to the extent not yet due, accrued on the Company’s financial statements, (iii) each Company Benefit Plan which is intended to be qualified within the meaning of Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination or opinion letter as to its qualification and, nothing has occurred that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the qualified status of such Company Benefit Plan, and (iv) if required, each Foreign Benefit Plan is registered and approved by the applicable Governmental Body and has been maintained in good standing with the applicable Governmental Body, and nothing has occurred that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the registered status of such Foreign Benefit Plan.

 

(d)          Except as set forth on Section 2.16(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) if intended to qualify for special Tax treatment, each Foreign Benefit Plan meets all requirements for such treatment, (ii) no advance tax rulings been sought or received in respect of any Foreign Benefit Plan, (iii) the fair market value of the assets of each Company Benefit Plan, the liability of each insurer for each Company Benefit Plan, funded through insurance, or the book reserve established for any Company Benefit Plan, together with any accrued contributions, is sufficient to procure or provide for the accrued benefit obligations with respect to all current and former participants in such Company Benefit Plan according to the actuarial assumptions and valuations most recently used to determine employer contributions to or obligations under such Company Benefit Plan, and each Company Benefit Plan has the level of reserves that is reasonable and sufficient to provide for all incurred but unreported claims, and (iv) no insurance policy or any other agreement affecting any Company Benefit Plan requires or permits a retroactive increase in contributions, premiums or other payments due under such insurance policy or agreement.

 

(e)          Except as set forth on Section 2.16(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Benefit Plan is, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor its or their respective ERISA Affiliates has sponsored or contributed to, or has, sponsored, contributed to or been required to contribute to, (i) a multiemployer plan (within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA), (ii) any other pension plan subject to Title IV of ERISA, Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code, (iii) a “multiple employer plan” within the meaning of Section 210(a) of ERISA or Section 413(c) of the Code, or (iv) a “multiple employer welfare arrangement” within the meaning of Section 3(40) of ERISA.

 

(f)          No Foreign Benefit Plan is a “registered pension plan”, a “deferred profit sharing plan”, a “retirement compensation arrangement”, a “registered retirement savings plan”, a “pooled registered pension plan”, or a “tax free savings account” as such terms are defined or described in the Income Tax Act (Canada).

 

(g)         No Company Benefit Plan provides welfare, health, life, death or disability benefits to any officer, director or employee of the Company or its Subsidiaries, or to the beneficiaries or dependents of any officer, director or employee of the Company or its Subsidiaries, following retirement or other termination of employment, other than as required by Section 4980B of the Code, or similar applicable law.

 

(h)          With respect to the Company Benefit Plans no actions, suits, demands, complaints, audits, investigations, proceedings, or claims (other than routine claims for benefits in the ordinary course) are pending or threatened against the Company or its Subsidiaries. The Company Parties and each ERISA Affiliate have, for purposes of each Company Benefit Plan, and for all other purposes, correctly classified all individuals performing services for any such entity as employees, independent contractors, temporary employees, and consultants, as applicable.

 

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(i)          No Company Party has any obligation or commitment to “gross up” any Person with respect to Taxes under Section 409A or 4999 of the Code.

 

(j)          Except as set forth in Section 2.16(j) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , neither the Company’s execution of, nor the performance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will, either alone or in connection with any other event, (i) result in any payment, severance, or benefit becoming due to any current or former employee, director, officer, independent contractor, or consultant of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) increase the amount of any compensation, severance, or benefits otherwise payable under any Company Benefit Plan, (iii) result in the acceleration of the time of payment, funding, or vesting of any compensation, severance, payment, right, or benefit, or (iv) result in any payment that could, individually or in combination with any other payment, constitute an “excess parachute payment,” as defined in Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (determined without regard to the exceptions provided for in Section 280G(b)(5) of the Code).

 

(k)          Each Company Benefit Plan has been maintained and operated in documentary and operational compliance with Section 409A of the Code, if applicable, or an available exemption therefrom, and no Company Benefit Plan will result in any participant incurring income acceleration or Taxes under Section 409A of the Code.

 

(l)          All employee data necessary to administer each Company Benefit Plan in accordance with its terms and conditions and all Laws is in possession of the Company or its Subsidiaries and such data is complete, correct, and in a form which is sufficient for the proper administration of each Company Benefit Plan.

 

(m)          Only employees or former employees (or any spouses, dependents, survivors or beneficiaries of any such employees or former employees) of Company or its Subsidiaries are entitled to participate in the Company Benefit Plans and no entity other than the Company or its Subsidiaries is a participating employer under any Company Benefit Plan.

 

(n)          Except as set forth on Section 2.16(k) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Benefit Plan is a Foreign Benefit Plan.

 

2.17         Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters . Except for matters set forth in Section 2.17 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule and except for matters which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect:

 

(a)          The Company Parties and the Business are, and since January 1, 2012 have been, in compliance in all material respects, with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(b)          The Company Parties and the Business do not require any Consents and Permits under any Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements for the occupation of the facilities and the operation of the Business, and none have been required in connection with the occupation of the facilities and the operation of the Business since September 1, 2012.

 

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(c)          Since January 1, 2012, none of the Company Parties or the Business have received written notice of any actual or alleged violation of Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, or any liabilities or potential liabilities, including any investigatory, remedial or corrective obligations, relating to any Company Party or the Business, their current or former facilities or the Leased Real Property arising under Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(d)          To the Knowledge of the Company, no Owned Real Property or Leased Real Property contains underground storage tanks, and no Owned Real Property or Leased Real Property has contained underground storage tanks in the past.

 

(e)          None of the Company Parties or the Business has treated, stored, disposed of, arranged for the disposal of, transported or released any Hazardous Substance in a manner which has resulted or reasonably would be expected to result in a material liability under applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(f)          There are no environmental conditions on the Leased Real Property that violate applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(g)          There are no written environmental audits, health and safety audits, Phase I environmental site assessments, Phase II environmental site assessments or investigations, and environmental compliance assessments prepared within the past five (5) years by the Company Parties which are in the Company Parties’ possession and control.

 

2.18         Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships . Other than (i) standard employee benefits generally made available to all employees and employment agreements disclosed in the Company’s Disclosure Schedule, (ii) standard director and officer indemnification obligations and agreements approved by the board of directors of the Company, (iii) agreements regarding the purchase of shares of the Company’s capital stock, (iv) as disclosed in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , or (v) as contemplated by the Pre-Closing Reorganization, (a) there are no Contracts between any Company Party, on the one hand, and any Bonfire Holder or Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates, on the other hand, (b) no Bonfire Holder or Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates, has any claims against or owes any amount to, or is owed any amount by, any Company Party, or (c) no Bonfire Holder or Affiliate of any Bonfire Holder (excluding the Company Parties) has any material interest in or owns any material assets or properties used by the Company Parties or in the conduct of the Business. All Contracts set forth in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule were made in the Ordinary Course of Business and were negotiated and entered into on an arms-length basis on terms no less favorable to the Company Parties than could have been obtained from an unrelated third party.

 

2.19         Competition Act; Investment Canada Act.

 

(a)          For the purposes of Section 110(3) of the Competition Act, each of (i) the total value of the Company’s assets in Canada plus the assets in Canada that are owned by entities that are controlled by the Company, and (ii) the gross revenues from sales in or from Canada generated from the assets referred to in (i) above, measured in accordance with the Competition Act, is less than C$92 million.

 

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(b)          Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary thereof provides any of the services, or engages in any of the activities of, a “cultural business” within the meaning of the Investment Canada Act.

 

2.20         Anti-Corruption Laws .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties, nor of their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, or, to the Knowledge of the Company, their agents, in each case, acting for or on behalf of the Company Parties, has offered, paid, promised to pay or authorized the payment of anything of value, including cash, checks, wire transfers, tangible and intangible gifts, favors, services and entertainment and travel expenses in violation of Anti-Corruption Laws, to (i) an executive, official, employee or agent of a Governmental Body, (ii) a director, officer, employee, or agent of a wholly or partially government-owned or -controlled company or business, (iii) a political party or official thereof, or candidate for political office, or (iv) an executive, official, employee or agent of a public international organization (e.g., the United Nations, World Bank or International Monetary Fund), in order to obtain or retain business or direct business to the Company Parties or to secure any improper advantage for the Company Parties.

 

(b)          The Company Parties and their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, and agents have been in compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws applicable to the Company Parties. No part of the consideration to be paid in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be used for any purpose that would constitute a violation of any Anti-Corruption Law.

 

2.21         Trade . None of the Company Parties, nor of their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, or agents, in each case, acting for or on behalf of the Company Parties nor to the knowledge of the Company Parties, any employee, agent, distributor, reseller, or other third-party representative acting on behalf of the Companies, is currently, or has been in the last five (5) years: (i) a Sanctioned Person, (ii) organized, resident or located in a Sanctioned Country, (iii) engaging in any dealings or transactions with any Sanctioned Person or in any Sanctioned Country, to the extent such activities violate applicable Sanctions Laws or Ex-Im Laws, or (iv) otherwise in violation of applicable Sanctions Laws, Ex-Im Laws, or the anti-boycott Laws administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Treasury (collectively, “ Trade Control Laws ”).

 

2.22         Customers .

 

(a)           Section 2.22(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of the ten (10) largest customers of the Company Parties during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of the Company) (the “ Key Customers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such customer was invoiced during each such period.

 

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(b)          The Company Parties maintain good relations with each of their Key Customers, and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no event has occurred that would materially and adversely affect the Company’s and any of its Subsidiary’s relations with any such Key Customer. Since January 1, 2016, no Key Customer (A) has canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) has substantially reduced, or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened to substantially reduce, the use of products or services of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) has sought, or threatened to seek, to reduce the price it pays for products or services of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (D) otherwise materially modified its business relationship with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Key Customer has threatened to take any action described in the preceding sentence as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Company or its Subsidiaries do not provide any special rebate, discount or similar programs to any of the Key Customers other than as set forth in the contracts with the Key Customers Made Available to GTY. No Key Customer has any right to any credit or refund for products sold or services rendered or to be rendered by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to any Contract with or practice of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

2.23         Suppliers .

 

(a)           Section 2.23(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of the ten (10) largest suppliers of raw materials, supplies, merchandise and other goods and services (collectively, the “ Goods ”) of the Company Parties during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of the Company) (the “ Key Suppliers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such Key Supplier invoiced the Company or its Subsidiaries during such period.

 

(b)          The Company Parties maintain good relations with each of their Key Suppliers, and no event has occurred that would materially and adversely affect the Company’s and any of its Subsidiary’s relations with any such Key Supplier. Since January 1, 2016, no Key Supplier has (A) canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) refused, or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened to refuse, to supply Goods to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) to the Knowledge of the Company, breached its obligations to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respect, (D) failed to comply with the quality, quantity or delivery standards of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respects or (E) materially modified its business relationship with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Key Supplier has otherwise threatened to take any action described in the preceding sentence as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

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2.24         Accounts Receivable; Notes Receivable; Accounts .

 

(a)           Section 2.24(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule contains an accurate and complete list and the aging of all accounts and notes receivable of the Company as at June 30, 2018 (“ Accounts Receivable ”). The Accounts Receivable represent or will represent valid obligations and bona fide transactions arising from or relating to sales actually made or services actually performed in the Ordinary Course of Business. All such Accounts Receivable relate solely to the sale of goods or services to customers of the Company or its Subsidiaries, none of whom are Affiliates of the Company. Except to the extent paid prior to the Closing Date, the Accounts Receivable are or will be as of the Closing Date current and collectible net of the respective reserve shown in the corresponding line items on the Financial Statements or on the accounting records of Company or its Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date (which reserves are adequate and calculated consistent with past practice and, in the case of the reserve as of the Closing Date, will not represent a greater percentage of the notes and accounts receivable as of the Closing Date than the reserve reflected on the Interim Financial Statements represented of the notes and accounts receivable reflected therein and will not represent a material adverse change in the composition of such accounts and notes receivable in terms of aging). Except as set forth in Section 2.24(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , each of such accounts and notes receivable either has been or will be collected in full, within ninety (90) days after the date on which it first becomes due and payable.

 

(b)          Except as set forth in Section 2.24(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) no account debtor or note debtor has refused to pay a material obligation to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for any reason, (ii) to the Knowledge of the Company, no account debtor or note debtor is insolvent or bankrupt, (iii) no Account Receivable has been pledged to any third party by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and (iv) there is no contest, claim, defense or right of setoff, other than returns in the Ordinary Course of Business relating to the amount or validity of such note or account receivable.

 

(c)          All accounts payable and notes payable of the Company, whether reflected on the Financial Statements or subsequently created, are valid payables that have arisen from bona fide transactions in the Ordinary Course of Business. Since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, the Company has paid its accounts payable in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

2.25         Books and Records . The books of account, minute books, stock record books and other records of the Company and its Subsidiaries, all of which have been Made Available to GTY, are accurate and complete in all material respects and have been maintained in accordance with sound business practices and an adequate system of internal controls. The minute books of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries contain accurate and complete records of all formal meetings held of, and corporate action taken by, the Company or any Subsidiary’s stockholders, directors, and directors’ committees, and no such formal meeting has been held for which minutes have not been prepared and are not contained in such minute books. At the time of the Closing, all such books and records will be in the possession of the Company and its Subsidiaries or its accountants or legal counsel .

 

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2.26         Representations on IT .

 

(a)          The IT Assets are operational, reasonably fulfill the purposes for which they were acquired or developed, have commercially reasonable security, back-ups and disaster recovery arrangements in place and hardware and Software support, maintenance and trained personnel which are sufficient in all material respects for the current needs of the Business. The Company Parties have disaster recovery and security plans, procedures and facilities and have taken commercially reasonable steps to safeguard the availability, security and integrity of the IT Assets and all data and information stored thereon, including from unauthorized access and infection by Unauthorized Code. The Company Parties have maintained in the ordinary course of business all required licenses and service contracts, including the purchase of a sufficient number of license seats for all Software, with respect to the IT Assets.

 

(b)          All Company Products that have been commercially released (i) conform in all material respects with all specifications, representations, and warranties contractually made by the Company to its applicable customers except for defects that are covered by any applicable support arrangements with such customers, (ii) does not contain any Self-Help Code, Unauthorized Code, or similar programs, and (iii) have been maintained by the Company Parties on their own behalf or on behalf of their customers and other transferees to their reasonable satisfaction and in accordance with the Company Parties’ contractual obligations to their customers and industry standards. No Person other than the Company Parties and the Company Parties’ employees, contractors and service providers, possesses a copy, in any form (print, electronic or otherwise), of any source code for such Software, and all such source code is in the sole possession of the Company Parties and the Company Parties’ employees, contractors and services providers who are each subject to a written confidentiality obligation, and has been maintained strictly confidential. None of the Company Parties has any obligation to afford any Person access to any such source code. The Company Parties are in possession of all other material relating to the Software which is Owned Intellectual Property, including installation and user documentation, engineering specifications, flow charts and know-how, reasonably necessary for the use, maintenance, enhancement, development and other exploitation of such Software as used in, or currently under development for, the Business.

 

ARTICLE 3

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING BONFIRE HOLDERS

 

As an inducement to the GTY Parties to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transaction, each Bonfire Holder hereby represents and warrants to the GTY Parties as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date) that:

 

3.1           Capacity and Authority . Such Bonfire Holder has full power, authority and legal capacity to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of such Bonfire Holder, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy Laws, other similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights and general principles of equity affecting the availability of specific performance and other equitable remedies.

 

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3.2            Title to Bonfire Shares . Each Bonfire Holder and holder of Bonfire Options and Bonfire Warrants has good and marketable title to, and is the record and beneficial owner of, the Bonfire Shares, Bonfire Options and Bonfire Warrants, respectively, indicated as owned by it in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule, free and clear of all Liens. Upon the consummation of the Transaction, the applicable GTY Party will acquire good and valid title to all of the Bonfire Shares, free and clear of all Liens and all of the Bonfire Options and Bonfire Warrants will be terminated pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement.

 

3.3            No Violation . Such Bonfire Holder is not subject to or obligated under any applicable Law or any material agreement or instrument, or subject to any order, writ, injunction or decree, which would be breached or violated in any material respect by such Bonfire Holder’s execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. Such Bonfire Holder is not required to submit any notice, report or other filing with any Governmental Body in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by it of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. No consent, approval or authorization of any Governmental Body or any other party or Person is required to be obtained by such Bonfire Holder in connection with its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. There are no suits or proceedings pending or, to such Bonfire Holder’s knowledge, threatened in writing, against such Bonfire Holder at law or in equity, or before or by any Governmental Body, which would adversely affect such Bonfire Holder’s performance under this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

3.4            Brokers’ Fee . Such Bonfire Holder does not (i) have any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction or (ii) have entered into any Contract which could give rise to any liability or obligation of any of the GTY Parties or any of their respective Affiliates to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

3.5            No Disputes Among Bonfire Holders . Such Bonfire Holder has not commenced or threatened any Proceeding against any other Bonfire Holder in respect of its ownership of Bonfire Shares, and, to the Knowledge of such Bonfire Holder, there is no basis for any such Proceeding.

 

ARTICLE 4 

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING GTY PARTIES

 

As an inducement to Bonfire Holders to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transactions, each of the GTY Parties, jointly and severally, hereby represent and warrant, to the Company and the Bonfire Holders, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date), that:

 

4.1            Organization, Qualification and Power . Each GTY Party (i) is duly organized or incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business, and if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or incorporated or existing, to have such power or authority, or if applicable, to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

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4.2           Authorization of Transaction . Subject to the receipt of the Required Vote, each GTY Party has all requisite corporate power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each other Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The board of directors of each of the GTY Parties have unanimously authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and subject to receipt of the Required Vote, no other corporate proceedings on the part of the board of directors or shareholders of any of the GTY Parties are necessary to approve and authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other documents contemplated hereby and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, enforceable against such GTY Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

4.3           Capitalization .

 

(a)          As of the date of this Agreement, the GTY SEC Filings set forth the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of GTY. Except as set forth in the GTY SEC Filings filed prior to the date of this Agreement, except for the rights of holders of GTY Public Shares to have their GTY Public Shares redeemed for cash held in the Trust Account as described in the GTY SEC Filings and except as contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of GTY or GTY Common Stock or obligating GTY to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock or GTY Common Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock of GTY or GTY Common Stock. All shares of Capital Stock of GTY and GTY Common Stock subject to issuance as aforesaid, upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. All outstanding GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and GTY Class B Ordinary Shares have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all applicable Laws, including securities Laws, and all requirements set forth in applicable contracts.

 

(b)          GTY owns, directly or indirectly (through one or more of its Subsidiaries), all of the issued and outstanding Capital Stock of each of the GTY Parties. No GTY Party owns, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock of, or has any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, to make loans or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of, any other Person (excluding GTY Parties). Except as set forth in Section 4.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of the Subsidiaries of GTY or obligating of the Subsidiaries of GTY to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of the Subsidiaries of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock. All Capital Stock set forth in Section 4.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

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(c)          Upon the Closing, the Arrangement Shares will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and shall be issued without violation of any preemptive rights of any third party free and clear of any Liens, other than Permitted Liens, and the shares of GTY Common Stock that may be issued in connection with the Earnout Payment following the Closing will be, when issued, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and shall be issued without violation of any preemptive rights of any third party free and clear of any Liens, other than Permitted Liens.

 

(d)           Section 4.3(d) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule lists the pro forma capitalization of GTY after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby and the other Roll-up Transactions (assuming all such transactions are consummated in accordance with the terms thereof and without giving effect to any redemptions after the date hereof by GTY of shares issued in its initial public offering). Except as set forth on Section 4.3(d) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule or in the GTY SEC Filings, neither GTY nor any other GTY Party will have outstanding securities convertible into, exchangeable for or carrying the right to acquire equity securities of GTY or any other GTY Party, or subscriptions, warrants, options, rights (including pre-emptive rights), stock appreciation rights, phantom stock interests or other arrangements or commitments obligating GTY or any other GTY Party to issue or dispose of any of its respective equity securities or any other ownership interest in GTY or any GTY Party.

 

(e)          Upon the Closing and the completion of the Roll-up Transactions, the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of Exchangeco shall be as set forth in Section 4.3(d)(ii) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule and, except as set forth therein, (i) there shall be no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of the Subsidiaries of Exchangeco or obligating of the Subsidiaries of Exchangeco to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there shall be no outstanding contractual obligations of the Subsidiaries of Exchangeco to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock.

 

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4.4           Non-contravention; Required Consents .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 4.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction and Pre-Closing Reorganization, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (i) violate or conflict with any (A) Law or Order applicable to any GTY Party, or (B) provision of the Organizational Documents of any GTY Party; (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract, Consent or Permit to which any GTY Party is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; or (iii) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any GTY Common Stock or any assets of any GTY Party, other than Permitted Liens. Except (w) as set forth on Section 4.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , (x) the Required Vote, (y) the filing with the SEC of the Registration Statement and such other documents in compliance with the Securities Exchange Act and the Securities Act as may be required in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction and (z) such Consents and Permits, the failure to make or obtain which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, no GTY Party is required to give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction.

 

(b)          There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending or threatened in writing, against any GTY Party, or any of their assets, properties or rights, that (i) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (ii) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (iii) prohibits the GTY Parties from complying with their obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

4.5           Brokers’ Fees . Except as disclosed in the GTY SEC Filings, no GTY Party has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

4.6           SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          GTY has filed with the SEC all forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC for and since its initial public offering of securities. As of their respective dates, the GTY SEC Filings (i) were prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act, as applicable, as in effect on the date so filed, and (ii) did not, at the time they were filed (or, if amended, as of the date of such amendment), contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or incorporated by reference therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Except to the extent set forth in the preceding sentence, GTY makes no representation or warranty whatsoever concerning any GTY SEC Filing as of any time other than the date or period with respect to which it was filed. The certifications and statements required by (x) Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act and (y) 18 U.S.C. § 1350 (Section 1006 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) relating to the GTY SEC Filings are accurate and complete and comply as to form and content with all applicable Governmental Bodies in all material respects.

 

(b)          Each of the consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto) was prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto or, in the case of unaudited financial statements, as permitted by Form 10-Q of the SEC) and each fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of GTY as of the respective dates thereof and for the respective periods indicated therein, except as otherwise noted therein (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal and recurring year-end adjustments).

 

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(c)          Except as set forth in Section 4.6 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , the GTY Parties do not have any liabilities required by GAAP to be set forth on the consolidated balance sheet of the GTY, except for liabilities that (i) are accrued or reserved against on the face of the most recent consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto), (ii) were incurred subsequent to the date of the most recent consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto) in the Ordinary Course of Business, (iii) liabilities or obligations incurred in connection with the Transaction or (iv) those which do not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(d)          The financial records, systems, controls, data and information of GTY are recorded, stored, maintained and operated under means that are under the exclusive ownership and direct control of GTY or its accountants. GTY has devised and maintain a system of Internal Controls. The Internal Controls for GTY satisfy the requirements of Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act, and such Internal Controls are designed to ensure that all material information concerning GTY is made known on a timely basis to the individuals responsible for the preparation of GTY SEC Filings and other public disclosure documents.

 

(e)          Since the GTY Financial Statement Date, as of the date hereof, there has not been any Material Adverse Effect relating to GTY and no event has occurred, and no fact, condition or circumstance exists, which would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

 

4.7           Litigation; Legal Compliance . Except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, (a) there is no material Proceeding pending or threatened in writing, involving the GTY Parties, or affecting any of their assets, rights or properties; (b) there are no material Orders to which the GTY Parties are subject; and (c) each GTY Party has complied with, and is in compliance with all applicable Laws, Orders and Permits applicable to the GTY Parties.

 

4.8           Related Party Transactions . There have been no transactions, agreements, arrangements or understandings among any of the GTY Parties, on the one hand, and any Affiliates of any of the GTY Parties, on the other hand, that would be required to be disclosed under Item 404 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act and that have not been so disclosed in the GTY SEC Filings.

 

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4.9           Trust Account . As of the date of this Agreement, GTY has at least $562,277,933.00 Dollars in a trust account at UBS (the “ Trust Account ”), maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, acting as trustee (the “ Trustee ”) invested in United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, having a maturity of 180 days or less, or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that invest solely in United States “government securities.” Except as described in the GTY SEC Filings, there are no side letters or other agreements, contracts, arrangements or understandings, whether written or oral, with the Trustee or any other Person that would entitle any Person (other than GTY Shareholders holding GTY Public Shares sold in GTY’s initial public offering who shall have elected to redeem their GTY Public Shares pursuant to GTY’s Organizational Documents) to any portion of the proceeds in the Trust Account. Prior to the Closing, none of the funds held in the Trust Account may be released except (A) to pay income and franchise taxes from any interest income earned in the Trust Account, and (B) to redeem GTY Public Shares in accordance with the provisions of GTY’s Organizational Documents. There is no Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of GTY, threatened in writing with respect to the Trust Account. The Trust Account constitutes all of the financing required for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Roll-Up Transactions and are sufficient to permit GTY to fund the Aggregate Purchase Price and the aggregate purchase price payable in connection with the Roll-Up Transactions and any other amounts payable by GTY or any of their respective Subsidiaries in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

4.10         Registration Rights; Anti-Dilution Provisions . GTY has not entered into any agreement providing for the issuance of shares of GTY Common Stock to any counterparty to any of the Roll-Up Transactions that is less than the price per share (as adjusted for stock splits, combinations and the like) at which the Arrangement Shares have been issued pursuant hereto. GTY has not granted, and shall not grant prior to the Closing Date, any holder of shares in the capital of GTY, nor to any counterparty to any of the Roll-Up Transactions: (i) registration rights that are, on the whole, more favorable than the registration rights set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement, or (ii) any anti-dilution protection, price protection or similar provisions providing for the issuance of additional shares of GTY Common Stock or the payment of any additional consideration based on or relating in any way to: (x) the capitalization of GTY effective as of the Closing Date and the completion of the Roll-Up Transactions, and/or (y) the amount of the trading price of the GTY Common Stock before or during any period after the Closing Date or the date of the completion of the Roll-Up Transactions.

 

4.11         Lock Up Arrangements . The restrictions set forth in the Lock Up Agreement(s) applicable to certain Bonfire Holders pursuant hereto are no more restrictive than those restrictions applicable to the other similarly situated parties to the Roll-Up Transactions (measured by, among other things, title, position, and the nature and amount of securities held by a Target Shareholder in any Roll-Up Transaction) and/or the sponsors of GTY.

 

4.12         GTY Merger . To GTY’s Knowledge, no GTY Shareholder who receives shares of GTY stock in the GTY Merger and to GTY’s Knowledge, no Target Shareholder who receives shares of GTY stock in a Target Transaction, has a pre-existing commitment to sell the shares of GTY stock received in such GTY Merger or Target Transaction.

 

4.13         Investment Company Act . GTY is not an “investment company” or a Person directly or indirectly “controlled” by or acting on behalf of an “investment company” in each case within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended

 

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4.14         GTY Nasdaq Listing . The issued and outstanding GTY Public Shares, GTY Public Units, and GTY Public Warrants (and the shares underlying or subject to such GTY Public Units and GTY Public Warrants) (collectively, the “ GTY Public Securities ”) are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act and are listed for trading on Nasdaq. There is no Order or Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of GTY, threatened against GTY by Nasdaq or the SEC with respect to any intention by such entity to deregister the GTY Public Securities or prohibit or terminate the listing of GTY Public Securities on Nasdaq. GTY has taken no action designed to terminate the registration of GTY Public Securities under the Securities Exchange Act.

 

ARTICLE 5

 

PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period between the execution of this Agreement and the Closing.

 

5.1           General . Each Party shall, and shall cause its respective Affiliates to, use all commercially reasonable efforts to take all actions and to do all things necessary, proper, or advisable in order to (a) consummate and make effective the Transaction, including the execution and delivery of all documents and instruments not specifically contemplated this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement but which are necessary, proper or advisable in connection such Transaction; provided that nothing herein shall require (x) any GTY Party to take any action to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 7.2 or (y) any Company Party to take any action to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 7.3 , and (b) cause the satisfaction, but not waiver, of the other Party’s conditions set forth in Article 7 below.

 

5.2           Notices and Consents .

 

(a)           Governmental Consents . The Bonfire Holders shall cause the Company Parties to, and GTY shall, promptly proceed to prepare and file with the appropriate Governmental Bodies such requests, reports or notifications as may be required or, in the reasonable opinion of GTY or the Bonfire Holders’ Representative, advisable, in connection with this Agreement. GTY shall and the Bonfire Holders shall and shall cause the Companies to furnish to the other such necessary information and reasonable assistance as the other may reasonably request in connection with its preparation of any such filings or submissions. GTY shall and the Bonfire Holders shall and shall cause the Company Parties to keep each other apprised of the status of any communications with, and any inquiries or requests for additional information from any Governmental Body in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(b)          As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, the Company Parties shall solicit the Consents set forth on Section 5.2 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule . The Company Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts, and the GTY Parties shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Company Parties, to obtain all such Consents prior to the Closing; provided , however , that no GTY Party shall not be required to pay or commit to pay any amount to (or incur any obligation in favor of) any Person from whom any such consent may be required.

 

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5.3           Operation of Business . Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, as set forth in Section 5.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , or with the prior written consent of GTY, the Company shall, and shall cause the Company Parties and their Affiliates to: (i) conduct the Company Parties and the Business only in the Ordinary Course of Business; (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the business, properties, physical facilities and operations of the Company Parties and the Business, preserve intact the current business organization of the Company Parties, keep available the services of the current officers, employees and agents of the Company Parties, and maintain the relations and goodwill with suppliers, customers, lessors, licensors, lenders and key employees; (iii) not otherwise take any action, or fail to take any reasonable action within its control, that would require disclosure pursuant to Section 2.6(c) of this Agreement; (iv) not otherwise take any action that would reasonably be expected to result in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Article 2 becoming false or inaccurate such that the condition set forth in Section 7.2(a) would fail to be satisfied; and (v) not repay or incur any Debt or distribute or pay any cash after 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

5.4           Access and Cooperation .

 

(a)          The Company shall, and shall cause the Company Parties and their Affiliates to: (i) provide the GTY Parties and their respective representatives full access to key personnel, books, records, facilities, properties, customers, suppliers, records, Contracts, documents and data of the Company Parties and the Business, and (ii) furnish the GTY Parties and their respective representatives with copies of all such books, records, Tax Returns, Contracts, documents, data and information as they may reasonably request; provided that such access, investigations and inquiries by or on behalf of the GTY Parties shall (x) be given at reasonable times and upon prior written notice, and (y) during normal business hours and without undue interference with normal operations or customer or employee relations.

 

(b)          All information disclosed by or to any Party, any Company Party or any GTY Party, or any of their respective agents and representatives, pursuant to this Agreement shall be kept confidential in accordance with the confidentiality agreement, dated May 2, 2018 (the “ Confidentiality Agreement ”), between GTY and the Company.

 

(c)          In the event and for so long as any Party actively is contesting or defending against any charge, complaint or other Proceeding by any other Person in connection with (i) any transaction contemplated under this Agreement or (ii) any event, fact, circumstance, or occurrence or transaction on or prior to the Closing Date involving the Company Parties or the GTY Parties, each other Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, cooperate with such Party or its counsel in the contest or defense, make available its personnel, and provide such testimony and access to its books and records as shall be necessary or desirable in connection with such contest or defense thereof, including entering into a joint defense agreement or confidentiality agreement with respect thereto, all at the sole cost and expense of the contesting or defending Party, except to the extent that the contesting or defending Party is entitled to indemnification therefor pursuant to Article 8 .

 

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5.5           Notice of Developments . Each Party shall provide the other Parties with prompt written notice of (a) any failure to comply with or satisfy, in any material respect, any of its covenants, conditions or agreements hereunder, or (b) any event, fact or circumstance that (i) would reasonably be expected to cause any of such Party’s representations and warranties to become untrue or misleading or which would affect its ability to consummate the Transaction, (ii) would have been required to be disclosed by such Party under this Agreement had it existed or been known on the date hereof, (iii) gives such Party any reason to believe that any of the conditions of the other Party set forth in Article 7 would reasonably be expected not to be satisfied, (iv) is of a nature that is or would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect on any such Party, or (v) would require any amendment or supplement to the Circular or any GTY SEC Filing. Each Party shall have the obligation to supplement or amend its respective Disclosure Schedule with respect to any matter hereafter arising or discovered which, if existing or known at the date of this Agreement, would have been required to be set forth or described therein; provided , that to the extent such supplement or amendment relates to any matter that occurred or existed prior to the date of this Agreement, then such supplement or amendment shall not be deemed to have cured any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warrant with respect to such matter contained in this Agreement, including for purposes of indemnification under Article 8 ; provided , further , that to the extent such supplement or amendment relates to any matter that occurs or arises on or after the date of this Agreement, then such supplement or amendment shall not form the basis of a claim for a breach hereunder (except to the extent caused by a failure to operate the Company Parties and the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business from and after the date of this Agreement), but may be considered for purposes of determining the satisfaction of the conditions in Article 7 . Such obligations of the Parties to amend or supplement their respective Disclosure Schedules shall terminate on the earlier to occur of (i) the termination of this Agreement and (ii) the Closing Date.

 

5.6           No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading .

 

(a)          The Company and its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives shall not, directly or indirectly, at any time after the date hereof until the termination of this Agreement: (i) solicit, initiate or encourage any inquiry, proposal, offer or contact from any Person (other than as contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to effectuate the Closing) relating to any transaction involving (A) the sale of any Capital Stock, assets (other than the sale of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business) or debt of the Company Parties, (B) any acquisition, divestiture, merger, share or unit exchange, consolidation, redemption, financing or similar transaction involving the Company Parties, or (C) any similar transaction or business combination involving the Company Parties (in each case, an “ Acquisition Proposal ”); (ii) participate in any discussion or negotiation regarding, or furnish any information with respect to, or assist or facilitate in any manner, any Acquisition Proposal or any attempt to make an Acquisition Proposal; (iii) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, any Acquisition Proposal; (iv) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, or execute or enter into, any letter of intent, agreement in principle, memorandum of understanding, merger agreement, asset or share purchase or share exchange agreement, option agreement or other similar agreement related to any Acquisition Proposal; (v) enter into any agreement or agreement in principle requiring any Party or Company Party to abandon, terminate or fail to consummate the Transaction or breach its obligations hereunder or thereunder; or (vi) propose or agree to do any of the foregoing. The Company and its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives, representatives shall immediately cease and cause to be terminated all existing discussions or negotiations with any Person conducted heretofore with respect to any Acquisition Proposal, or any inquiry or proposal that may reasonably be expected to result in an Acquisition Proposal, request the prompt return or destruction of all confidential information previously furnished with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (except to the extent required by Law or internal compliance policies or procedures) and immediately terminate all physical and electronic data room access previously granted to any Person with respect to an Acquisition Proposal.

 

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(b)          The Company and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative, for and on behalf of the Bonfire Holders, acknowledges and agrees that each is aware, and that the Company Parties, the Bonfire Holders and each of their respective Affiliates and representatives is aware (or upon receipt of any material nonpublic information of the GTY Parties, will be advised), of the restrictions imposed by the United States federal securities Laws and other applicable foreign and domestic Laws on Persons possessing material nonpublic information about a public company. The Company and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative hereby agree, for themselves and on behalf of the Company Parties, the Bonfire Holders and each of their respective Affiliates and representatives, that from the date of this Agreement until the termination of this Agreement, and while any of them are in possession of such material nonpublic information, none of such Persons shall, directly or indirectly, acquire, offer or propose to acquire, agree to acquire, sell or transfer or offer or propose to sell or transfer any securities of GTY, communicate such information to any other Person, take any other action with respect to GTY, or cause or encourage any Person to do any of the foregoing.

 

5.7           SEC Filings .

 

(a)          As promptly as practicable after the date hereof and subject to subsection (f), GTY shall prepare and file a Current Report on Form 8-K pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act to report the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Form 8-K ”), and the Parties shall issue a mutually agreeable press release announcing the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Press Release ”).

 

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(b)          As promptly as reasonably practicable after the date hereof and the availability of the PCAOB Financial Statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries and the other target companies involved in the Roll-Up Transactions, GTY and the Company shall prepare and GTY shall file with the SEC the Registration Statement which shall (i) comply as to form, in all material respects, with, as applicable, the provisions of the Securities Act and (ii) include a proxy statement (the “ Proxy Statement ”) for the purpose of soliciting proxies from GTY Shareholders to vote at the GTY Shareholder Meeting in favor of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters that will also constitute a prospectus pursuant to which the securities of Holdings issuable in connection with the GTY Merger will be registered under the Securities Act. GTY and the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC as promptly as practicable after such filing, and GTY shall thereafter, in compliance with the relevant requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, file and mail or deliver the Proxy Statement to the stockholders of GTY. Without limiting subsection (f) below, GTY shall advise the Company and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative as promptly as practicable (and in any event, within twenty-four (24) hours) after it receives notice of such effectiveness, of the respective times when any supplement or amendment has been filed, of the issuance of any stop order, or of any request by the SEC for amendment of any of the Registration Statement or comments thereon and responses thereto or requests by the SEC for additional information. The Parties acknowledge that a substantial portion of the Registration Statement and certain other forms, reports and other filings required to be made by GTY under the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act in connection with the Transaction (collectively, “ Additional GTY Filings ”) shall include disclosure regarding the Company Parties and the Business, and their management, operations and financial condition. Accordingly, the Company agrees to, and agrees to cause the Company Parties to, as promptly as reasonably practicable, provide GTY with all information concerning the Bonfire Holders and the Company Parties, the Business, their management, operations and financial condition, in each case, that is reasonably required to be included in the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings or any other GTY SEC Filing. The Company shall make, and shall cause the Company Parties to make, their Affiliates, directors, officers, managers and employees reasonably available to GTY and its counsel in connection with the drafting of the Registration Statement and Additional GTY Filings and responding in a timely manner to comments thereto from the SEC. If, at any time prior to the Closing, the Parties discover or become aware of any event, fact or circumstance relating to the Bonfire Holders, the Company Parties or the Business, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, managers or employees or their respective management, operations or financial condition, which should be set forth in an amendment or a supplement to the Registration Statement so that such documents would not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or failure to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading, such Person shall promptly inform the other Parties, and the Parties shall cooperate reasonably in connection with preparing and disseminating any such required amendment or supplement (it being understood and agreed that any information received by GTY pursuant to this Section 5.7 shall be subject to the provisions of Section 5.5 ). GTY shall make all necessary filings with respect to the Transaction under the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act and applicable blue sky Laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. GTY, acting through the GTY Board, shall include in the Proxy Statement the recommendation of the GTY Board that the GTY Shareholders vote in favor of the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters. Except as required by law (and based upon the advice of outside legal counsel), neither the GTY Board nor any committee thereof shall withdraw the GTY Board recommendation that the GTY Shareholders vote in favor of the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

(c)          At least ten (10) days prior to Closing (and in furtherance of subsection (f) below), GTY shall begin preparing, in consultation with Bonfire Holders’ Representative, a draft Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with and announcing the Closing, together with, or incorporating by reference, such information that is required to be disclosed with respect to the Transaction pursuant to Form 8-K (the “ Closing Form 8-K ”), which Closing Form 8-K shall be reasonably acceptable to the Bonfire Holders’ Representative. Prior to the Closing, the Parties shall prepare a mutually agreeable press release announcing the consummation of the Transaction (“ Closing Press Release ”). Concurrently with the Closing, GTY shall distribute the Closing Press Release, and as soon as practicable thereafter (and in any event within four (4) business days (or such other applicable deadline)), file the Closing Form 8-K with the SEC.

 

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(d)          The Company and Bonfire Holders’ Representative covenant and agree, jointly and severally, that the information (i) relating to the Bonfire Holders, the Company Parties or the Business, or any of their respective directors or officers, or (ii) provided by the Company, Bonfire Holders’ Representative or any Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates or representatives, in any case of clause (i) and (ii) solely to the extent such information is supplied by the Company, Bonfire Holders’ Representative or any Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates or representatives, for the purpose of inclusion in, and to be contained in or incorporated by reference in any GTY SEC Filing, including the Proxy Statement and any registration statement (including the Registration Statement) in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any solicitation materials filed with or furnished to the SEC pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act or Rule 425 under the Securities Act, shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading at (v) the time the Registration Statement (or any registration statement filed pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement) is declared effective, (w) the time the Proxy Statement (or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto) is first mailed to the stockholders of GTY, (x) the time of the GTY Shareholder Meeting, (y) the Closing or (z) the time the Closing Form 8-K is filed with the SEC. If, at any time prior to Closing, any event or circumstance relating to the Bonfire Holders, the Company Parties of the Business, or their respective directors or officers, should be discovered by the Company or the Bonfire Holders’ Representative which should be set forth in an amendment or a supplement to the Proxy Statement, the Company or the Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall promptly inform GTY. The Company and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative covenant to GTY that all documents that the Company or the Bonfire Holders’ Representative is responsible for filing with the SEC in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will comply as to form and substance in all material aspects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and the Securities Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

(e)          GTY covenants and agrees that the information (i) relating to the GTY Parties, or any of their respective directors or officers, or (ii) provided by the GTY Parties, or any of their respective Affiliates or representatives, in any case solely to the extent such information is supplied by the GTY Parties, or any of their respective Affiliates or representatives, for the purpose of inclusion in, and to be contained in or incorporated by reference in any GTY SEC Filing, including the Proxy Statement and any registration statement (including the Registration Statement) in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any solicitation materials filed with or furnished to the SEC pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act or Rule 425 under the Securities Act, shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading at (v) the time the Registration Statement (or any registration statement filed pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement) is declared effective, (w) the time the Proxy Statement (or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto) is first mailed to the stockholders of GTY, (x) the time of the GTY Shareholder Meeting, (y) the Closing or (z) at the time the Closing Form 8-K is filed with the SEC. If, at any time prior to Closing, any event or circumstance relating to the GTY Parties, or their respective directors or officers, should be discovered by GTY or any other GTY Party which should be set forth in an amendment or a supplement to the Registration Statement or Proxy Statement, GTY shall promptly inform the Company and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative. GTY covenants to the Company and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative that all documents that the GTY Parties are responsible for filing with the SEC in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will comply as to form and substance in all material aspects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and the Securities Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

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(f)          Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, GTY shall provide to the Company for its review and comment prior to filing the Signing Form 8-K, the Signing Press Release, the Registration Statement (including any amendments or supplements thereto), the Proxy Statement, the Additional GTY Filings, the Closing Form 8-K, the Closing Press Release, and any other filing made by GTY with the SEC or Nasdaq prior to the Closing Date. GTY shall provide the Company with a reasonable opportunity to review such materials prior to being filed or issued in accordance with this Agreement. GTY shall consider in good faith any comments provided by the Company in a timely manner prior to such filing or issuance.

 

5.8           Investor Presentations . Each Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates and its and their respective officers, employees, and advisors, including legal and accounting advisors, to provide, on a timely basis, all cooperation and information that that is reasonably necessary and customary in connection with preparation of investor presentations related to the Transaction and to be available on a reasonable and customary basis for meetings, including management and other presentations and “road show” appearances.

 

5.9           Listing of Shares . GTY will use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Arrangement Shares (excluding the Exchangeable Shares) that will be issued in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby to be approved for listing on Nasdaq, subject to official notice of issuance, prior to the Effective Time.

 

5.10         Certain Business Relationships . The Company and the Company Parties, as applicable, shall cause all of the Contracts which are or are required to be set forth in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule (regardless of whether they are, in fact, so listed) to be terminated at or prior to the Closing.

 

5.11         Exercise of Company Rights . Upon the request of GTY, the Company or any Bonfire Holder, as applicable, shall exercise any rights it may have under the Company’s Organizational Documents or other agreement among the Bonfire Holders to compel the Bonfire Holders to (i) execute and deliver any documents, certificates, or agreements reasonably necessary to consummate transactions contemplated hereby and (ii) waive any rights with respect to appraisal of Bonfire Shares or similar rights, in each case, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, in the case of any Bonfire Holder in accordance with the Bonfire Holder’s obligations pursuant to the Voting and Support Agreement executed and delivered by such Bonfire Holder.

 

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5.12        Financial Statements and Related Information . The Company shall use its best efforts to provide to GTY as promptly as practicable after the date of this Agreement (i) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the audited consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statement of cash flows as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB and shall be unqualified, (ii) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, including consolidated balance sheets, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statements of cash flows as of and for the nine (9) month period ended September 30, 2018 (and the unaudited comparable period in the prior year) together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB, (iii) all other audited and unaudited financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries required under the applicable rules and regulations and guidance of the SEC to be included in the Registration Statement and/or the Closing Form 8-K and (iv) all selected financial data of the Company and its subsidiaries required by Item 301 of Regulation S-K, in each case to be included in the Registration Statement and the Closing Form 8-K (collectively, the financial statements and information referred to in this Section 5.13 , the “ PCAOB Financial Statements ”).

 

5.13         Pre-Closing Reorganization. Prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall cause the Company to effect a pre-closing reorganization substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit F (the “ Pre-Closing Reorganization ”), the exact form of which shall be settled by mutual agreement of the parties prior to Closing.

 

5.14         Trust Account . Upon the satisfaction of the conditions set forth herein and provision of notice thereof to the Trustee (which notice GTY shall provide to the Trustee in accordance with the terms of the Trust Agreement), (a) in accordance with and pursuant to the Trust Agreement, at the Closing, GTY (i) shall cause the documents, opinions and notices required to be delivered to the Trustee pursuant to the Trust Agreement to be so delivered and (ii) shall use reasonable best efforts to cause the Trustee to (A) pay as and when due all amounts payable to shareholders of GTY holding GTY Common Stock sold in GTY’s initial public offering who shall have previously validly elected to redeem their shares of GTY Common Stock pursuant to GTY’s Organizational Documents and (B) immediately thereafter, pay all remaining amounts then available in the Trust Account in accordance with this Agreement and the Trust Agreement and (b) thereafter, the Trust Account shall terminate, except as otherwise provided therein. Prior to the Closing, GTY shall not agree to, or permit, any amendment or modification of, or waiver under, the Trust Agreement without the prior written consent of the Company.

 

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5.15         Incentive Plan . Prior to the Effective Time, GTY shall establish the GTY Equity Incentive Plan substantially in the form set forth on Exhibit G . GTY shall reserve up to 1,200,000 shares of GTY Common Stock (the “ Bonfire Equity Incentive Allocations ”) (as adjusted for stock splits, combinations and the like, and reduced by the number of Assumed Options) pursuant to the GTY Equity Incentive Plan for issuance of restricted stock or other equity-based awards to be granted with performance-based vesting at or after the Closing to employees who are employed in the Business. Subject to the prior written consent of Holdings (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld), the Founders shall have the right to allocate the Bonfire Equity Incentive Allocations (which allocations shall be made in a tax-efficient manner for Canadian residents to the extent reasonably practicable) among the Company’s employees, officers, and consultants, and on or within 30 days from the Closing Date, and Holdings shall provide the recipients with agreements setting forth such grants and allocations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the GTY Equity Incentive Plan.

 

5.16        Founder Employment Matters . Prior to the Effective Time, each of Corry Flatt and Alex Millar shall have executed and delivered to GTY: (i) a form of employment agreement substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit K (the “ Founder Employment Agreements ”), and (ii) a restrictive covenant agreement as of the date hereof, to be effective as of the Effective Time (the “ Restrictive Covenant Agreements ”). Prior to the Closing, to the extent requested by GTY, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a restrictive covenant agreement, in form and substance substantially similar to the Restrictive Covenant Agreements, from each of the individuals set forth on Schedule 5.16 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

5.17         Callco Election . CallCo shall make an election under Treasury Regulation Section 301.7701-3(c)(1)(i) of the Code, effective prior to the Closing Date, to be disregarded as an entity separate from its shareholder, GTY, and shall at all times thereafter remain so classified for U.S. federal tax purposes.

 

ARTICLE 6

POST-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period following the Closing:

 

6.1           General . Following the Closing, each Party shall take such further actions and execute and deliver such further documents and instruments as may be required or reasonably requested by any other Party to consummate fully the Transaction and to effect the other purposes of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

 

6.2           D&O Indemnification .

 

(a)          From and after the Closing, GTY shall provide or shall cause to be provided to each individual who becomes a director of any GTY Party (the “ Covered Persons ”), rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance which are at least as favorable to such individuals as the rights to advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance set forth in the Organizational Documents of the Company.

 

(b)          For a period of six (6) years after the Closing, the GTY Parties shall either maintain director and officer liability insurance or acquire a director and officer liability run-off policy, which in either case shall provide coverage for the individuals who were officers, directors or managers of the Company Parties or the GTY Parties prior to Closing comparable to the coverage provided as of the date hereof under the policy or policies maintained by the Company Parties for the benefit of such individuals.

 

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(c)          From and after the Closing, in the event any GTY Party or any of its successors or assigns (i) consolidates with or merges into any other Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger, or (ii) transfers or conveys all or substantially all of their assets to any Person, then, and in each such case, to the extent necessary, unless occurring by operation of law, proper provision shall be made so that the successors and assigns of GTY assume the obligations set forth in this Section 6.2 .

 

(d)          The provisions of this Section 6.2 , (i) are intended to be for the benefit of, to grant third-party rights to and shall be enforceable by, and may not be amended without the approval of, each Covered Person and his heirs and representatives and (ii) are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other rights to indemnification or contribution that any such Person may have by Contract or otherwise.

 

6.3           Exchangeable Shares . From and after the Closing, none of the GTY Parties shall, and each shall cause Exchangeco not to, amend any provision of the Support Agreement in any manner that would prejudice the Bonfire Holders’ rights under or with respect to the Exchangeable Shares.

 

6.4           Registration Rights . GTY hereby provides the registration rights covenants (the “ Registration Rights Covenants ”) for the benefit of the Bonfire Holders receiving Arrangement Shares set forth in Exhibit E hereto.

 

6.5           Continued Listing of Shares . GTY will take such actions as are necessary to maintain the listing of the Arrangement Shares (excluding the Exchangeable Shares) and any shares of GTY Common Stock issued in connection with the Earnout Payment following the Closing.

 

6.6           Tax Matters . The Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, and shall timely file, or cause to be filed, any Tax Return (or similar form for provincial and local Tax purposes) of the Company for any taxable period ending on or before the Closing Date (and any amendments thereto) (the “ Company Returns ”). To the extent that any Company Return needs to be filed after the Closing Date by the Company, GTY shall cause the Company to file such Return in the form delivered by the Bonfire Holders’ Representative. GTY shall (i) cause the Company and its Subsidiaries to provide the Bonfire Holders’ Representative with such assistance as may be reasonably requested by the Bonfire Holders’ Representative in connection with the preparation of any Company Return, audit, or other examination by any taxing authority or judicial or administrative proceedings relating to liability for Taxes of the Company and (ii) cause the Company to retain and provide the Bonfire Holders’ Representative with any records or other information that may be relevant to any Company Return, audit or examination, proceeding, or determination, in each case, to the extent relating to a Company Return. The costs and expenses associated with the preparation and filing of such Company Returns shall be treated as Transaction Expenses for purposes of this Agreement. The GTY Parties shall not amend any Company Return at any time following Closing unless (x) the Bonfire Holders’ Representative consents in writing to such amendment; (y) such amendment does not give rise to any incremental liability for Taxes for which the Bonfire Holders would otherwise be liable pursuant to subsection 8.1(a) hereunder; or (z) such amendment is required by Law.

 

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ARTICLE 7

CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE

 

7.1           Conditions to Obligations of the Company and GTY Parties . The obligations of the Company, the Bonfire Holders, and the GTY Parties to consummate the Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          the Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the SEC and shall remain effective as of the Closing;

 

(b)          the Required Vote shall have been obtained;

 

(c)          the Arrangement, in the manner contemplated by the Plan of Arrangement, shall have been approved by the Bonfire Holders in the manner required by applicable Laws (including any conditions under the Interim Order);

 

(d)          the Interim Order and the Final Order shall each have been obtained in form and on terms satisfactory to each of the GTY Parties and the Company, acting reasonably, and shall not have been set aside or modified in a manner unacceptable to such parties, acting reasonably, on appeal or otherwise;

 

(e)          there shall not be any Law or Order in effect, or any other Order or Proceeding preventing consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part, or any Proceeding seeking to restrain, prevent, change or delay the consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part;

 

(f)          the GTY Share Redemption shall have been completed in accordance with the terms hereof and the Proxy Statement and GTY shall have delivered to the Company evidence that, immediately prior the Closing (and following the GTY Share Redemption and payment of any expenses related to the transactions contemplated under this Agreement), that GTY will have no less than the Necessary Cash Amount in the Trust Account; and

 

(g)          the GTY Merger has been declared effective.

 

7.2           Conditions to Obligations of the GTY Parties . The obligations of each of the GTY Parties to consummate the Transaction are subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          each of the representations and warranties of the Company contained in Article 2 shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, except for the Fundamental Representations, which must be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date, in each case as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

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(b)          each of the representations and warranties of the Bonfire Holders contained in Article 3 shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect set forth therein) in all respects as of the Closing Date, in each case as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

(c)          each Company Party and Bonfire Holder (including for certainty the Bonfire Holders’ Representative) shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of the covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed by it prior to or at the Closing;

 

(d)          there shall not have been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any Bonfire Holder, any Company Party or the Business;

 

(e)          Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 7.2(a) , (b) and (c) is satisfied, (ii) the Organizational Documents of each Company Party, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of each Company Party, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of any Company Party;

 

(f)          the Consents or Permits set forth in Section 7.2(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule shall have been obtained;

 

(g)          Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY the Escrow Agreement executed by Bonfire Holders’ Representative and the Escrow Agent;

 

(h)          those Bonfire Holders listed in Schedule 1 shall have delivered to GTY a duly executed Bonfire Holder Lockup Agreement;

 

(i)          Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY a good standing certificate (or equivalent certificate) issued not more than ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date for each Company Party;

 

(j)          Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY evidence of the termination of each Contract set forth on Section 2.18 of the Company Disclosure Schedule ;

 

(k)          Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY duly executed pay-off letters, releases, Lien discharges and such other evidence of the satisfaction in full of all Debt of the Company Parties and the release of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) on the assets and properties of the Company Parties;

 

(l)          Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall deliver to GTY the Founder Employment Agreements and the Restrictive Covenant Agreements, all duly executed by the counterparties to such agreements and the Founder Employment Agreements and Restrictive Covenant Agreements shall be in full force and effect;

 

(m)          GTY has received the PCAOPB Audited Financial Statements of the Company and the PCAOB Audited Financial Statements shall not materially deviate from the Annual Financial Statements or Interim Financial Statements;

 

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(n)          no more than 5% of the Bonfire Shares shall be Cash-out Shares;

 

(o)          Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY evidence of completion of the Pre-Closing Reorganization; and

 

(p)          the Roll-Up Transactions have closed or will close substantially simultaneously with the Closing.

 

All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to GTY.

 

7.3           Conditions to Obligations of the Company . The Company’s and each Bonfire Holder’s obligation to consummate the Transaction is subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) the following conditions:

 

(a)          all of the representations and warranties of the GTY Parties contained in Article 3 of this Agreement shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

(b)          each of the GTY Parties shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of its covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed prior to or at the Closing;

 

(c)          GTY shall have delivered to Bonfire Holders’ Representative a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 7.3(a) , (b) and (c) is satisfied; (ii) the Organizational Documents of each GTY Party, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of each GTY Party, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of each GTY Party;

 

(d)          each of the GTY Parties, as applicable, shall have duly authorized and issued the Arrangement Shares, and duly delivered: (i) the Arrangement Shares less the Escrow Shares, and (ii) the Cash Consideration, to the Exchange Agent;

 

(e)          the applicable GTY Party shall have deposited the Escrow Shares and Cash Escrow Amount with the Escrow Agent;

 

(f)          the GTY Parties shall have delivered to Bonfire Holders’ Representative the Escrow Agreement duly executed by the GTY Parties;

 

(g)          the GTY Parties shall have delivered to Bonfire Holders’ Representative the Support Agreement duly executed by the parties thereto;

 

(h)          the applicable GTY Party shall have executed and delivered the Founder Employment Agreements and Restrictive Covenant Agreements;

 

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(i)          the Arrangement Shares that are shares of GTY Common Stock shall be authorized for listing on Nasdaq subject only to official notice of issuance;

 

(j)          GTY shall have delivered to the Bonfire Holders’ Representative, a copy of the notice from the Internal Revenue Service approving the election by Callco (pursuant to Section 5.17 ) to be disregarded as an entity separate from its shareholder, GTY; and

 

(k)          there shall not have been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any of the GTY Parties (other than, for this purpose, the Company and its Subsidiaries); provided that, without limiting Section 7.1(f) above, the determination of a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any of the GTY Parties shall not include any GTY Stock Redemption.

 

All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Bonfire Holders’ Representative.

 

ARTICLE 8

REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT

 

8.1           Indemnification .

 

(a)           Indemnification by Bonfire Holders . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Article 8 , the Bonfire Holders, acting through Bonfire Holders’ Representative, shall, severally and not jointly and severally, indemnify and hold harmless GTY, its Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, including the Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ GTY Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of such Bonfire Holder or any Company Party in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any Bonfire Holder, Bonfire Holders’ Representative or any Company Party in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, (iii) any out-of-pocket Adverse Consequences relating to defense costs incurred by any GTY Indemnitee resulting from, arising out of or related to disputes or Proceedings among the Bonfire Holders, (iv) any and all unpaid Closing Date Indebtedness, to the extent not actually deducted from the Final Cash Consideration, (v) Taxes of any Company Party in respect of a period (or portion thereof) ending on or prior to the Closing Date other than any Taxes arising in connection with the Pre-Closing Reorganization, and (vi) the Special Indemnity Matter (collectively, the “ GTY Indemnifiable Matters ”). Bonfire Holders and Bonfire Holders’ Representative acknowledge and agree that no Bonfire Holder or controlling Affiliate of any Bonfire Holder shall (a) be a GTY Indemnitee for purposes of this Agreement solely by virtue of its direct or indirect ownership of any GTY Common Stock or Exchangeable Shares, or rights thereto, issued as equity consideration pursuant to this Agreement, or (b) have any claim or right to contribution or indemnity from any GTY Indemnitee (including any claim or right pursuant to Section 6.2 of this Agreement) with respect to any Loss paid by the Bonfire Holders pursuant to this Article 8 .

 

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(b)           Indemnification by GTY . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Article 8 , GTY shall indemnify and hold harmless each Bonfire Holder and each of their Affiliates and their respective and their respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, excluding the Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ Bonfire Holder Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of any GTY Party (excluding the Company Parties) in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any GTY Party (excluding the Company Parties) in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement or (iii) any Third Party Claim related to the foregoing that alleges facts that, if true, would entitle the Bonfire Holder Indemnitees to recovery under this Article 8 (collectively, the “ Bonfire Holder Indemnifiable Matters ” and, together with the GTY Indemnifiable Matters, the “ Indemnifiable Matters ”).

 

8.2           Limitations on Indemnification .

 

(a)           Survival .

 

(i)          The representations and warranties in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto shall survive the Closing until the date that is eighteen (18) months following the Closing Date, except that (i) the Fundamental Representations and the representations and warranties of the Company related to fraud, willful breach or intentional misrepresentation shall survive for 90 days beyond the applicable limitations period, and (ii) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.11 shall survive until the date that is twenty-four (24) months following the Closing Date.

 

(ii)         The covenants and other agreements contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing and remain in full force and effect until the date that is 90 days after such covenants have been performed in accordance with their terms.

 

(iii)        Any claim related to any intentional misrepresentation or fraud may be made at any time without limitation.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any claim made under and in accordance with this Article 8 prior to the expiration of the applicable period set forth above shall survive until such claim is finally resolved.

 

(b)           Threshold . Subject to the other limitations set forth in this Agreement, including this Section 8.2 , no amount shall be payable by any Indemnifying Party pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 8.1(a)(i) unless and until the aggregate amount of all Losses otherwise payable in connection with such breach exceeds an amount equal to $490,000 (the “ Threshold ”), after which the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for all Losses and not just those Losses that are in excess of the Threshold, subject to the other limitations set forth in this Article 8 ; provided , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses relating to (y) any breach of or inaccuracy in any Fundamental Representation, or (z) any intentional or fraudulent breaches of any representations or warranties.

 

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(c)           Liability Cap . The Indemnifying Party’s Pro Rata Portion of the Escrow Amount shall serve as the maximum liability of any Indemnifying Party which may be recovered from the Indemnifying Party pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 8.1(a)(i) (the “ Liability Cap ”); provided , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any Fundamental Representation, in which case the maximum liability of the Indemnifying Parties under this Agreement shall be (subject to subsection (d)(iii) below) the lesser of the Indemnifying Party’s Pro Rata Portion of such Losses and the Individual Arrangement Consideration actually received or receivable by such Indemnifying Party pursuant to this Agreement (provided that in the case of a breach of a Fundamental Representation in Article 3 , recourse may only be had against the Bonfire Holder that breached such Fundamental Representation, in which case the maximum liability of such Bonfire Holder shall not exceed the Individual Arrangement Consideration received or receivable by such Bonfire Holder), (ii) any intentional or fraudulent breaches of any representations or warranties, in which case the maximum liability of all Indemnifying Parties under this Agreement shall be the lesser of the Indemnifying Party’s Pro Rata Portion of such Losses and the Individual Arrangement Consideration actually received or receivable by such Indemnifying Party pursuant to this Agreement ( provided , however , that if such intentional or fraudulent breach is a result of an Indemnifying Party’s intentional or fraudulent breach then there shall be no limitation on such Indemnifying Party’s liability under this Agreement), or (iii) any breach of or inaccuracy in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.11 , in which case the maximum liability of any Indemnifying Party under this Agreement shall be (inclusive of any liability for such breach(es) satisfied from the Escrow Amount) equal to the Indemnifying Party’s Pro Rata Portion of $14,700,000.

 

(d)           Other Limitations. (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no Losses may be recovered from any Bonfire Holder in excess of the Individual Arrangement Consideration actually received by the Bonfire Holder pursuant to this Agreement, (ii) no Losses may be recovered from any Bonfire Holder in excess of its Pro Rata Portion of the Escrow Amount in respect of any breach of Fundamental Representation by any other Bonfire Holder and no Losses may be recovered from any Bonfire Holder in respect of any breach of covenant or any intentional or fraudulent breaches by any other Bonfire Holder (such other Bonfire Holder, a “ Subject Bonfire Holder ”), and subject to the other limitations set forth in this Agreement, the Subject Bonfire Holder shall be solely liable for any such breach or such intentional or fraudulent breach; (iii) no Indemnified Party shall be entitled to double recovery for any Claim even though they may have resulted from the breach of more than one of the representations, warranties, agreements and covenants made by an Indemnifying Party in this Agreement; (iv) no Indemnifying Party shall be liable under this Agreement for any Losses to the extent that such Losses have been otherwise actually recovered by the Indemnified Party through any insurance; and (v) nothing in this Agreement shall in any way restrict or limit the general obligation at law of an Indemnified Party to mitigate any Loss which it may suffer or incur by reason of the breach by an Indemnifying Party of any representation, warranty or covenant of an Indemnifying Party under this Agreement. For purposes of calculating the indemnity limitations and caps set forth herein, any Arrangement Shares, if any, received by any Bonfire Holder shall be valued at the GTY Share Price.

 

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8.3           Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims .

 

(a)          If a GTY Indemnitee or a Bonfire Holder Indemnitee (the “ Indemnified Party ”) intends to make a claim for Losses under this Article 8 , then the Indemnified Party shall give the party or parties obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to this Article 8 (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) written notice (a “ Breach Notice ”) of such Indemnifiable Matter which the Indemnified Party has determined has given or would give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement within thirty (30) days of such determination, setting forth (i) a brief description of the nature of the Indemnifiable Matter, (ii) the underlying representation, warranty, covenant or agreement alleged to have been breached and the facts then known as it relates to the Indemnifiable Matter, (iii) the total amount of the actual out-of-pocket Loss or the anticipated Loss (including any costs or expenses which have been or may be reasonably incurred in connection therewith), if known and quantifiable, and (iv) a copy of all material written evidence of Loss; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 8 , except to the extent that such failure shall have materially adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of the Breach Notice to dispute the contents of the Breach Notice. The Indemnified Party shall allow the Indemnifying Party to investigate the matter or circumstance alleged to give rise to the Indemnifiable Matter, and whether and to what extent any amount is payable in respect of the Indemnifiable Matter and the Indemnified Party shall assist the Indemnifying Party’s investigation by giving such information and assistance (including reasonable access to the Indemnified Party’s premises and personnel during normal business hours, with advance written notice, and in such a manner so as not to interfere with the normal operations of such Indemnified Party, and the right to examine and copy any accounts, documents or records (not subject to any privilege)) as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably request. If the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party are unable to resolve the disputes to the Breach Notice, if any, within thirty (30) days of the Indemnifying Party’s receipt of the Breach Notice, the Indemnified Party shall be free to pursue such remedies as may be available to the Indemnified Party on the terms and subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(b)          If an Indemnified Party receives notice of any Proceeding with respect to an Indemnifiable Matter which may give rise to a claim for Losses under this Article 8 (a “ Third Party Claim ”), within thirty (30) days of the receipt of such notice, the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party notice of such Third Party Claim setting forth (i) a brief description of the nature of the Indemnifiable Matter, (ii) the underlying representation, warranty, covenant or agreement alleged to have been breached and the facts then known as it relates to the Indemnifiable Matter, (iii) the total amount of the actual out-of-pocket Loss or the anticipated Loss (including any costs or expenses which have been or may be reasonably incurred in connection therewith), if known and quantifiable, and (iv) a copy of any correspondence or notice received from the relevant third party and all material written evidence of the Loss; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 8 , except to the extent that such failure shall have materially adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, by written notice given to the Indemnified Party not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the Breach Notice, to assume the entire control of the defense, compromise or settlement of the Third Party Claim, and shall be entitled to appoint a recognized and reputable counsel to be the lead counsel in connection with such defense that is reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume the defense of a Third Party Claim:

 

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(i)          the Indemnifying Party shall diligently and in good faith defend such Third Party Claim and shall keep the Indemnified Party reasonably informed of the status of such defense;

 

(ii)         the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in any such defense, compromise or settlement thereof, including, without limitation, the selection of counsel, and the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party all information and documents related to such Third Party Claim; and

 

(iii)        the Indemnified Party (A) may participate in such defense and retain one law firm reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party at the Indemnifying Party’s expense if the Indemnified Party has been advised by outside legal counsel that there exists a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party or that there are one or more legal defenses available to the Indemnified Party which are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party or (B) may participate in such defense at the Indemnified Party’s expense in all other circumstances.

 

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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 8.3 , the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to assume or conduct the defense of any Third-Party Claim (without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, in its sole discretion) if (i) such Third-Party Claim relates to or arises in connection with any criminal action, subpoena, criminal investigative demand, criminal investigation or criminal proceeding of a Governmental Body, (ii) such Third-Party Claim seeks an injunction or equitable relief against any Indemnified Party, (iii) the Indemnifying Party has failed or is failing to defend in good faith such Third-Party Claim, (iv) the assumption of the defense of the Third-Party Claim would, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, give rise to conflicts of interest, (v) the assumption of the defense of the Third-Party Claim would have, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, a material adverse effect on the business relationship between the Indemnified Party and any Persons with whom it has material business dealings, (vi) settlement of, or an adverse judgment with respect to, the Third-Party Claim is, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, likely to establish a precedential custom or practice adverse to the continuing business interests of the Indemnified Party, (vii) the Indemnifying Party’s counsel is not reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, or (viii) the Indemnifying Party has not agreed and acknowledged in writing for the benefit of the Indemnified Party its unqualified obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party as provided hereunder with respect to such Third-Party Claim, subject to the limitations set forth in this Article 8 . If the Indemnifying Party (i) does not elect to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim, whether by not giving the Indemnified Party timely notice of its desire to so defend or otherwise, (ii) after assuming the defense of a Third-Party Claim, fails to take steps necessary to defend diligently such Third-Party Claim or (iii) is not entitled to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 8.3 , the Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not the obligation to, assume such defense and shall have the sole power to direct and control such defense, with counsel of its choosing it being understood that the Indemnified Party’s right to indemnification for a Third-Party Claim (including the payment of the reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party’s counsel by the Indemnifying Party) shall not be adversely affected by assuming the defense of such Third-Party Claim. If the Indemnified Party conducts the defense of any Third-Party Claim, the amount to be paid by the Indemnified Party in the settlement or compromise of such Third-Party Claim without the prior consent of the Indemnifying Party to such payment amount shall not be deemed determinative of the amount of the indemnification payment owed by the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party may enter into a settlement or consent to any judgment without the consent of the Indemnified Party so long as (i) such settlement or judgment involves monetary damages only which are indemnifiable in full by the Indemnifying Party and such Indemnifying Party has funded the payment of such monetary damages in full, (ii) a term of the settlement or judgment is that the Person or Persons asserting such Third-Party Claim unconditionally release all Indemnified Parties from all liability with respect to such claim and (iii) such settlement does not include any statement or admission of fact regarding culpability of, or failure to act by or on behalf of, the Indemnified Party; otherwise the consent of the Indemnified Party shall be required in order to enter into any settlement of, or consent to the entry of a judgment with respect to, any Third-Party Claim, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume control of the defense of a Third-Party Claim in accordance with this Section 8.3 , the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ counsel separate from counsel employed by the Indemnifying Party in any such action and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel employed by the Indemnified Party shall be at the expense of the Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the Indemnifying Party be required to assume any liability in excess of the limitations set forth in this Agreement.

 

8.4           Other Indemnification Matters . For purposes of determining (i) whether there has been any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty (ii) the amount of Losses resulting from any such inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty, all qualifications or exceptions in any representation or warranty relating to or referring to the terms “material”, “materiality”, “in all material respects”, “Material Adverse Effect” or any similar term or phrase shall be disregarded, it being the understanding of the Parties that for purposes of determining liability under this Article 8 , the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall be read as if such terms and phrases were not included in them.

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8.5           Release of Escrow Amount from Escrow .

 

(a)          Subject to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, in the event that the GTY Indemnitees are entitled to indemnification from the Bonfire Holders pursuant to this Article 8 , the Escrow Agent shall, upon the receipt of a joint written instruction from GTY and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative, or written instruction from GTY attaching a final non-appealable court order from a court of competent jurisdiction setting forth the amount of such Loss, release and transfer to the GTY Indemnitees pursuant to this Article 8 : either (x) an amount in cash equal to 100% of such Loss, to the extent the GTY Indemnitees have suffered out-of-pocket Losses, or (y) to the extent such Losses are not out-of-pocket Losses suffered by any GTY Indemnitee, an amount in cash equal to 50% of such Loss and the number of Escrow Shares equal to the lesser of: that number of Escrow Shares then held in the Escrow Account equal to (A) the amount of 50% of the Loss, divided by (B) the 30-Day VWAP, calculated as of the date of such payment; and that number of Escrow Shares then held in the Escrow Account equal to (A) the amount of 50% of the Loss, divided by (B) $10.00, in each case, subject to the Escrow Agreement. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, the Bonfire Holders shall have the right (“ Cash Settlement Right ”), but not the obligation, to (A) pay to any GTY Indemnitee, in cash from the remaining Cash Escrow Amount, an amount equal to the value of the Escrow Shares that otherwise would be released and delivered to such GTY Indemnitee in respect of such Loss or (B) to the extent no GTY Indemnitee has suffered out-of-pocket Losses, pay to any GTY Indemnitee, in Escrow Shares (calculated as set forth above), an amount equal to the cash that would otherwise be released from the Escrow Account and delivered to such GTY Indemnitee in respect of such Loss.

 

(b)          Concurrently with any such transfer or release of Escrow Shares to the Bonfire Holders or to any GTY Indemnitee, each Party shall take all actions reasonably required to effect such transfer, including delivering such certificates (if the Escrow Shares are certificated), and related transfer powers and indemnities or giving written direction to the GTY Parties’ transfer agent (or requiring the Escrow Agent to provide such written direction) and, in the case of any transfer by Bonfire Holders to any of the GTY Indemnitees, providing customary representations as to organization, existence and good standing of the Bonfire Holders, the legal right and requisite power and authority of the Bonfire Holders to execute and deliver such instruments of transfer, the ownership and title to the Escrow Shares so transferred, that each Bonfire Holder has the sole right to transfer such Escrow Shares and has not granted any rights to purchase or interests of any kind in such Escrow Shares to any other Person, and that upon the closing of such transfer by Bonfire Holders to any of the GTY Indemnitees, the GTY Indemnitees shall receive record, legal and beneficial ownership of and good title to such Escrow Shares, free and clear of any Liens. Subject to the exercise by any Bonfire Holder of the Cash Settlement Right, effective upon delivery of the joint written instruction or final non-appealable court order from a court of competent jurisdiction setting forth the amount of a Loss, the Bonfire Holders’ Representative hereby grants a power of attorney and proxy in favor of GTY to take any action to consummate any of the actions contemplated by this Section 8.5(b) in respect of such Loss, which power of attorney and proxy is irrevocable, coupled with an interest and shall survive indefinitely

 

8.6           Exclusive Remedy . Except as provided in the last sentence of this Section 8.6 , each Party hereby (a) acknowledges and agrees that, from and after the Closing, the sole and exclusive remedy of such Party, with respect to any and all claims for Adverse Consequences arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall be pursuant and subject to the requirements of the indemnification provisions set forth in this Article 8 , and (b) acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent required by applicable Law to be effective, the agreements, waivers and releases contained in this Section 8.6 are conspicuous. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, nothing contained in this Article 8 or elsewhere in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall in any way impair, modify or otherwise any Party’s right to (y) bring any claim or Proceeding against any other Party based upon such other Party’s intentional misrepresentation or fraud, or (z) right to seek or obtain specific performance of any covenant or agreement required to be performed by the terms of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

 

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8.7           Roll-Up Transactions . The Company and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative acknowledge and agree that GTY and Exchangeco are not making any representations or warranties with respect to the Persons (other than GTY and Exchangeco) that are party to the Roll-Up Transactions, and that all rights to claims against such Persons will reside solely with GTY and that none of the Company Parties or the Bonfire Holders will have any rights whatsoever to make such claims or be subrogated to such claims (except to the extent where such waiver is not permitted under applicable Law).

 

ARTICLE 9

TERMINATION

 

9.1           Termination of Agreement . This Agreement may be terminated and the Transaction abandoned at any time prior to the Closing by action taken or authorized by the board of directors of the terminating Party, notwithstanding any requisite approval and adoption of this Agreement and the Transaction by the GTY Shareholders referred to in Section 7.1(b) or the Bonfire Holders in Section 7.1(c) , as follows:

 

(a)          by mutual written consent of each Party;

 

(b)          by either GTY or the Company, if the Closing shall not have occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019 (the “ Termination Date ”); provided , however , that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 9.1(b) shall not be available to any Party whose failure to fulfill, or whose Affiliates failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under this Agreement been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date;

 

(c)          by either GTY or the Company, if the GTY Shareholder Meeting (including any adjournments and postponements thereof) shall have been held and completed and the Required Vote shall not have been obtained; provided , however , that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 9.1(b) shall not be available to GTY if GTY has failed to fulfill any material obligation or condition under this Agreement relating in any way to the conduct of the GTY Shareholder Meeting;

 

(d)          by either GTY or the Company, if any Governmental Body shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Order which has become final and nonappealable, and which permanently restrains, enjoins or otherwise prohibits the Transaction, in whole or in part;

 

(e)          by either GTY or the Company if following the GTY Share Redemptions the aggregate amount of cash or cash equivalents in the Trust Account is less than the Necessary Cash Amount;

 

(f)          by GTY, (i) if any Company Party or any Bonfire Holder or Bonfire Holders’ Representative breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or any representation or warranty of any Bonfire Holder becomes untrue) such that the conditions set forth in Section 7.2(a) , Section 7.2(b) or Section 7.2(c) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after notice thereof is provided by GTY to the breaching Party; provided , that no GTY Party is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement; or (ii) if there has been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any Bonfire Holder, any Company Party or the Business;

 

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(g)          by the Company, if GTY or Exchangeco breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or if any representation or warranty of GTY or Exchangeco becomes become untrue), in either case, such that the conditions set forth in Section 7.3(a) and Section 7.3(b) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after notice thereof is provided by Bonfire Holders’ Representative to the breaching Party; provided , that no Bonfire Holder or Company Party is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement;

 

(h)          by GTY, if the Company Shareholder Meeting (including any adjournments and postponements thereof) shall have been held and completed and the Arrangement Resolution was not passed in accordance with the Interim Order;

 

(i)          by GTY, if Voting & Support Agreements representing no less than two-thirds of each of the (i) Common Shares of the Company, (ii) Preferred Shares of the Company, (iii) Series A Preferred Shares of the Company, (iv) Bonfire Warrants and (v) Bonfire Options are not executed and delivered by 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time on the second Business Day after the date of this Agreement or if such Voting & Support Agreements fail to be in full force and effect.

 

9.2           Effect of Termination .

 

(a)          If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 9.1 , all further obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall terminate; provided , however , (a) any such termination shall not relieve any party from Loss for any fraud or willful breach of this Agreement and (b) Section 5.4(b) , this Section 9.2 , Article 10 (to the extent any defined terms are used in any of the other surviving provisions) and Article 11 shall survive the termination.

 

(b)           Limited Expense Reimbursement.

 

(i)          In the event that the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(b) , Section 9.1(c) , Section 9.1(e) or Section 9.1(g) , GTY shall promptly reimburse, by wire transfer of immediately available funds, up to 50% of the Company’s Transaction Expenses; provided, however, GTY shall not be required to provide reimbursement under this Section 9.2(b) for any amounts in excess of $400,000 (the “ Expense Reimbursement Payment ”).

 

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(ii)         Each of the Parties hereto agrees that if this Agreement is terminated and the Expense Reimbursement Payment is due and payable, and unless the Company elects in writing to waive its right to receive the Expense Reimbursement Payment, the Expense Reimbursement Payment shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the Company and its Affiliates and all direct and indirect equityholders (whether at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise) against the GTY Parties and any of their respective direct or indirect, former, current or future stockholders, controlling persons, directors, officers, employees, general or limited partners, members, managers, Affiliates, agents or assignees (each, a “GTY Related Party”) for any breach of this Agreement by any GTY Party or any Adverse Consequences suffered hereunder or under any other agreement executed in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby; provided that nothing in this Section 9.2(b)(ii) will limit the right of the Company and its Affiliates to bring or maintain, or receive damages in, any Action against a GTY Related Party arising out of or in connection with any breach of the Confidentiality Agreement. Subject to the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, upon the Company’s receipt of full payment of the Expense Reimbursement Payment, (i) no GTY Related Party shall have any further liability or obligation relating to or arising out of this Agreement, any contract or agreement executed in connection herewith or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (or the abandonment or termination thereof), (ii) neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates shall be entitled to bring or maintain any Action against any GTY Related Party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, any contract or agreement executed in connection herewith or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (or the abandonment or termination thereof) or any matters forming the basis for such termination and (iii) the Company shall cause any Proceeding pending in connection with this Agreement, any contract or agreement executed in connection herewith or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (or the abandonment or termination thereof), to the extent maintained by the Company against any GTY Related Party, to be dismissed with prejudice promptly, and in any event within five (5) Business Days after the payment of the Expense Reimbursement Payment. The Company shall not be entitled to collect the Expense Reimbursement Payment on more than one occasion.

 

(iii)        Each of the Parties hereto acknowledges that the Expense Reimbursement Payment, as and when payable pursuant to this Section 9.2 , is not intended to be a penalty, but rather is liquidated damages in a reasonable amount that will compensate the party receiving such amount in the circumstances in which such amount is due and payable, for the efforts and resources expended and opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, which amount would otherwise be impossible to calculate with precision.

 

ARTICLE 10

DEFINITIONS

 

Accounting Expert ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(d) .

 

Accounts Receivable ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.24(a) .

 

Acquisition Proposal ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6(a) .

 

Additional GTY Filings ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎5.7(b) .

 

Adjustment Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.7(a) .

 

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Adverse Consequences ” means all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, costs, amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other expenses (including interest, penalties, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs of investigation, whether in connection with Third Party Claims or claims among the Parties related to the enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement); provided , that in no event shall Adverse Consequences include any amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other costs or expenses that are or constitute punitive damages, except to the extent payable in connection with a Third Party Claim.

 

Affiliate ” means, with respect to the Person to which it refers, a Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by Contract or otherwise.

 

Aggregate Option Exercise Price ” means the aggregate exercise price payable in respect of all vested Bonfire Options and Bonfire Warrants outstanding as of immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

Ancillary Agreements ” means the Escrow Agreement, the Bonfire Holder Lockup Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement, and each of the other agreements being executed and delivered pursuant to this Agreement.

 

Annual Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a) .

 

Anti-Corruption Laws ” means the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or any rules or regulations thereunder or any similar laws and regulations regarding corruption, bribery, ethical business conduct, or gifts, hospitalities, or expense reimbursements to public officials and private persons which are applicable in countries where the Company and its Subsidiaries engages in business.

 

Arrangement ” means the arrangement under Section 182 of the OBCA on the terms and subject to the conditions set out in the Plan of Arrangement, subject to any amendments or variations made in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or the Plan of Arrangement or made at the direction of the Court in the Final Order with the prior written consent of the Company and GTY, each acting reasonably.

 

Arrangement Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(b) .

 

Arrangement Resolution ” means the special resolution approving the Plan of Arrangement to be considered at the Company Shareholder Meeting by the Bonfire Holders in substantially the form attached as Exhibit C .

 

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Arrangement Shares ” means newly issued shares of GTY Common Stock or Exchangeable Shares (issued in such proportions as reflects the elections or deemed elections made by Bonfire Holders pursuant to received Letters of Transmittal) each valued at the GTY Share Price, representing a value in the aggregate equal to $49,000,000.

 

Articles of Arrangement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(a) .

 

Bid ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Bonfire Board ” means the board of directors of the Company.

 

Bonfire Holder Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) .

 

Bonfire Holder Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) .

 

Bonfire Holder Lockup Agreement ” means a lockup agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit I attached hereto.

 

Bonfire Holders ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements, provided that for the purpose of the definition of “Individual Arrangement Consideration”, Article 1, Section 5.6(b), and Article 8 and Section 11.16 of this Agreement: (i) holders of vested Bonfire Options will be treated as Bonfire Holders based on the number of Bonfire Shares obtained when the In-the-money-amount is divided by the Closing Value of a Bonfire Share, and (ii) the holders of Bonfire Warrant will be treated as a Bonfire Holder based on the number of Bonfire Shares obtained when the In-the-money-amount is divided by the Closing Value of a Bonfire Share.

 

Bonfire Holders’ Representative ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.16(a) .

 

Bonfire Options ” means options to purchase Bonfire Shares pursuant to the terms of the Bonfire Stock Option Plan.

 

Bonfire Shares ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements.

 

Bonfire Stock Option Plan ” means the amended and restated stock option plan of the Company dated July 26, 2017.

 

Bonfire US ” means Bonfire Interactive US Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

Bonfire Warrant ” means the share purchase warrant of the Company held by Silicon Valley Bank dated May 16, 2018.

 

Breach Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Business ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Business Day ” means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banks are required or authorized by Law to be closed in New York, New York or Toronto, Ontario.

 

Callco ” means 1176370 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company.

 

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Capital Stock ” means, with respect to a Person, (a) the capital stock, shares, limited liability company interests, partnership or membership interests (whether general or limited) or other equivalents of such Person’s equity, however designated and whether voting or non-voting, and (b) options, warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities, purchase rights, subscription rights, conversion or exchange rights, calls, puts, rights of first refusal or other Contracts that would require such Person to issue, sell or otherwise cause to become outstanding or to acquire, repurchase or redeem any of the foregoing.

 

Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (i) the Cash Purchase Price, less (ii) the Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount, less (iii) the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, less (iv) the Cash Escrow Amount, less (v) the Representative Expense Fund, plus (v) the amount of any Estimated Working Capital Excess, less (vi) the amount of any Estimated Working Capital Deficit, plus (vii) the Estimated Closing Cash Amount.

 

Cash Escrow Amount ” means $4,900,000.

 

Cash-out Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(a) .

 

Cash Purchase Price ” means $49,000,000.

 

CASL ” means an Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act (S.C. 2010, c. 23).

 

Certificate of Arrangement ” means the certificate of arrangement to be issued by the Director pursuant to Subsection 183(2) of the OBCA in respect of the Articles of Arrangement.

 

Circular ” means the notice of the Company Shareholder Meeting and accompanying management proxy circular, including all schedules and exhibits thereto, to be sent by the Company to the Bonfire Holders in connection with the Company Shareholder Meeting.

 

Closing ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.9 .

 

Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.9 .

 

Closing Date Cash ” means Company Cash as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Date Indebtedness ” means the Debt of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Date Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5 .

 

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Closing Date Working Capital ” means (a) the sum of the total current assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date minus (b) the sum of the total current liabilities of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date; provided, for the avoidance of doubt, that Closing Date Working Capital shall (A) exclude (i)  any and all deferred Tax assets and liabilities for federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes (other than as specifically referred to in subsection (B)), (ii) Closing Date Cash and Closing Date Indebtedness, (iii) gains or losses relating to derivative instruments or hedging activities and any assets or liabilities related to any margin accounts in respect of commodity derivative instruments or hedging activities, (iv) the costs resulting from any actions or inactions taken by the Company or its Subsidiaries at the request of GTY to be effective from and after the Closing, (v) any amounts required to be included as a current liability in accordance with GAAP in respect of the Company’s obligations to satisfy the redemption obligations in respect of the Preferred Shares include among the Bonfire Shares, (vi) any Taxes arising from the pre-Closing Reorganization, and (vii) deferred revenue in excess of 25% of the amount(s) otherwise required to be included in current liabilities in accordance with GAAP, and (B) include (i) the amount of any current Tax assets and liabilities (including, without limitation, any claim(s) by the Company in respect of refundable tax credits for scientific research and development expenses earned and accrued by the Company prior to the Closing) and treating any overpayments of Taxes by the Company or its Subsidiaries through the Closing (e.g., by way of estimated payments where the Company or its Subsidiaries would otherwise be entitled to a refund) as a current asset.

 

Closing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(c) .

 

Closing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(c) .

 

Closing Value of a Bonfire Share ” means the quotient obtained when (a) the sum of the (i) Cash Consideration, (ii) Purchase Price Escrow Amount, (iii) Escrow Amount, (iv) the product of the GTY Share Price and the number of Arrangement Shares (less the Escrow Shares) and (v) Aggregate Option Exercise Price is divided by (b) the fully diluted number of Bonfire Shares (assuming the exercise of all vested Bonfire Options and all unvested Bonfire Options, if any, that are accelerated prior to Closing and the exercise of all Bonfire Warrants) outstanding as of immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Value of a GTY Share ” means the trading price of a share of GTY Common Stock as at the day immediately preceding the Closing Date.

 

Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

Commercial Software ” means any generally commercially available off-the-shelf software in executable code form or provided as a software-as-a-service offering that is available for a cost of not more than $5,000 for a perpetual license for a single user or work station (or $25,000 in the aggregate for all users and work stations) or in the case of a software-as-a-service offering no more than $10,000 annually in the aggregate for all users or subscribers.

 

Company ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Company Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.16(a) .

 

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Company Cash ” means cash and cash equivalents of the Company and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP; provided that Company Cash shall be net of the amount of outstanding checks, drafts of wire transfers (including any overdrawn accounts) and exclude any cash which is not freely usable to a subsequent purchaser or equity holder of the Company and/or its Subsidiaries because it is subject to restrictions or limitations on use or distribution by law or contract, including amounts held in escrow or as a deposit; provided , further, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Company Cash shall in no event be less than zero.

 

Company Government Contract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Company Government Subcontract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Company Parties ” means, collectively, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries.

 

Company Product ” means the products and services that the Company currently markets, distributes, makes available or sells or licenses to customers.

 

Company Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.6 .

 

Company Shareholder Meeting ” means the special meeting of Bonfire Holders, including any adjournment or postponement of such special meeting in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, to be called and held in accordance with the Interim Order to consider the Arrangement Resolution.

 

Competition Act ” means the Competition Act , R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34, as amended, as well as any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

Confidentiality Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(b) .

 

Consent ” means, with respect to any Person, any consent, approval, authorization, permission or waiver of, or registration, declaration or other action or filing with or exemption by such Person.

 

Contract ” means any oral or written contract, obligation, understanding, commitment, lease, license, purchase order, bid or other agreement.

 

Court ” means the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List).

 

Covered Persons ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎6.2(a) .

 

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Debt ” means, without duplication, with respect to any Person, any (a) obligations relating to indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) obligations evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments, (c) obligations in respect of capitalized leases, (d) the principal or face amount of banker’s acceptances, surety bonds, performance bonds or letters of credit (in each case whether or not drawn), (e) obligations for the deferred purchase price of property or services, including, without limitation, the maximum potential amount payable with respect to earnouts, purchase price adjustments or other payments related to acquisitions, (f) any bonuses to the extent not included in current liabilities in the calculation of Closing Date Working Capital (including transaction-related bonuses), (g) any profit sharing payable, distributions payable, notes payable, or loans/advances payable, (h) any bank overdrafts, (i) any other liabilities recorded in accordance with GAAP on the balance sheet of the Company as of the Closing, including remaining obligations due to current or former employees, except to the extent accounted for in the Closing Date Working Capital, (j) any entity level Taxes payable and, for clarity, all payroll Taxes associated with transaction bonuses or other transaction based payments, past due payroll taxes, except to the extent accounted for in the Closing Date Working Capital or arising from the Pre-Closing Reorganization, (k) indebtedness or obligations of the types referred to in the preceding clauses (a) through (j) of any other Person secured by any Lien, and (l) obligations in the nature of guarantees of obligations of the type described in clauses (a) through (k) above of any other Person, in each case together with all accrued interest thereon and any applicable prepayment, redemption, breakage, make-whole or other premiums, fees or penalties; provided, however, that no amount shall be included a Debt in respect of any amounts required to be included as a current liability in accordance with GAAP in respect of the Company’s obligations to satisfy the redemption obligations in respect of the Preferred Shares included among the Bonfire Shares.

 

Director ” means the Director appointed pursuant to Section 278 of the OBCA.

 

Disclosure Schedule ” means the respective disclosure schedules of (a) the GTY Parties and (b) Company, in each case, on the date of this Agreement and as may be amended, modified and supplemented after the date of this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.5 , which such Disclosure Schedule shall be arranged in Sections corresponding to the numbered and lettered sections or subsections of this Agreement, and any information disclosed in any such section or subsection of the applicable Party’s Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to be disclosed, apply to and qualify the section or subsection of this Agreement to which it corresponds in number or letter and each other section or subsection of this Agreement to the extent that it is reasonably apparent on its face that such information is relevant to such other section or subsection. With respect to the Disclosure Schedule, by way of example and not limitation, (i) the disclosure of any facts or circumstances does not have the effect of disclosing any effects that are not the natural and probable consequence thereof; (ii) the disclosure of one or more claims arising out of similar facts or circumstances does not have the effect of disclosing other claims arising out of such facts or circumstances, (iii) the disclosure of an identified litigation matter does not have the effect of disclosing claims, facts or requested relief additional to or different than the claims or facts plead or relief requested in the complaints or pleadings relating to such litigation Made Available to the GTY Parties prior to the date hereof, (iv) the disclosure of wrongdoing or alleged wrongdoing by one or more Persons does not have the effect of disclosing similar wrongdoing by other Persons (whether pursuant to the same or different transactions, at the same or different sites, or otherwise) and (v) the disclosure of the failure of a Company Benefit Plan to comply with applicable Laws in one or more respects does not have the effect of disclosing other failures of such Company Benefit Plan to comply with applicable Laws.

 

Disputed Amounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(c) .

 

Earnout Payment ” has the meaning set forth on Exhibit B .

 

Effective Time ” has the meaning set forth in the Plan of Arrangement.

 

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Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements ” means all Laws and Orders concerning public health and safety, worker and occupational health and safety, natural resources and pollution or protection of the environment, including all those relating to the presence, generation, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, distribution, labeling, testing, discharge, release, threatened release, or cleanup of any Hazardous Substances, materials, or wastes, chemical substances, or mixtures, pesticides, pollutants, contaminants, toxic chemicals, petroleum products or byproducts, fuel oil products and byproducts, mold, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, noise, or radiation.

 

ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

 

Escrow Agent ” means Wilmington Trust, N.A.

 

Escrow Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a)(iii) .

 

Escrow Amount ” means, as determined from time to time, the value of the Cash Escrow Amount and the value of the Escrow Shares, in each case, then remaining in the Indemnity Escrow Account.

 

Escrow Shares ” means newly issued shares of GTY Common Stock or Exchangeable Shares (issued in such proportions as reflects the elections or deemed elections made by Bonfire Holders pursuant to received Letters of Transmittal) each valued at the GTY Share Price, representing a value in the aggregate equal to $4,900,000.

 

Estimated Closing Cash Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(b) .

 

Estimated Closing Date Working Capital ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(a) .

 

Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(b) .

 

Estimated Working Capital Deficit ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(a) .

 

Estimated Working Capital Excess ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(a) .

 

Exchange Agent ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a)(i) .

 

Exchange Fund ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(b) .

 

Exchangeable Shares ” means the exchangeable shares in the capital of Exchangeco as set out in the Plan of Arrangement.

 

Exchangeable Share Provisions ” means the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Exchangeable Shares as set forth in the articles of Exchangeco and to be substantially in the form set out in Exhibit A to the Plan of Arrangement.

 

Exchangeco ” has the meaning set forth in the preface to this Agreement.

 

Final Cash Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(e) .

 

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Final Order ” means the final order of the Court approving the Arrangement, as such order may be amended by the Court at any time prior to the Closing Date, or, if appealed, then, unless such appeal is withdrawn or denied, as affirmed or as amended on appeal.

 

Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(c) or Section 1.6(d) , as applicable.

 

Financial Reporting Manual ” shall mean the SEC Financial Reporting Manual dated as of December 1, 2017.

 

Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a) .

 

Foreign Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.16(a) .

 

Founder Employment Agreements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.16 .

 

Fundamental Representations ” means, collectively, (a) the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Sections 2.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 2.2 (Authorization), 2.3 (Capitalization and Subsidiaries; Title to Bonfire Shares), 2.4 (Non-contravention; Required Consents), 2.5 (Brokers’ Fees), 2.6(d) (Transaction Expenses), 2.9 (Tax Matters) 2.18 (Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships), (b) the representations and warranties of the Bonfire Holders set forth in Article 3 , and (c) the representations and warranties of the GTY Parties set forth in Sections 4.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 4.2 (Authorization), 4.3 (Capitalization), 4.4 (Non-contravention; Required Consents), 4.5 (Brokers’ Fees).

 

GAAP ” means, with respect to any of the GTY Parties and any Person incorporated, merged or in the United States, the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and with respect to any Person incorporated, amalgamated or continued in Canada, means accounting principles generally accepted in Canada as set-out in the CICA Handbook – Accounting, in each case as in effect from time to time, consistently applied.

 

Goods ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.23(a) .

 

Governmental Body ” means any international, foreign or domestic federal, state, provincial or local government or quasi-governmental authority or any department, agency, subdivision, office, court or other tribunal of any of the foregoing, or any entity or enterprise owned, controlled or sponsored by any of the foregoing.

 

GTY ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

GTY Board ” means the board of directors of GTY.

 

GTY Class A Ordinary Shares ” means the Class A ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

GTY Class B Ordinary Shares ” means the Class B ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

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GTY Common Stock ” means the common shares of Holdings.

 

GTY Equity Incentive Plan ” means the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, substantially in the form of Exhibit G attached hereto.

 

GTY Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) .

 

GTY Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) .

 

GTY Merger ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements.

 

GTY Merger Sub ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements.

 

GTY Parties ” means, collectively, GTY and each of its Subsidiaries, including Exchangeco, Callco and including the Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing.

 

GTY Public Shares ” means the GTY Class A Ordinary Shares sold in GTY’s initial public offering.

 

GTY Public Units ” means the units issued in GTY’s initial public offering consisting of one GTY Public Share and one-third of one GTY Public Warrant.

 

GTY Public Warrant ” means one whole warrant that was included in as part of the GTY Public Units, entitling the holder thereof to purchase one GTY Public Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per GTY Public Share.

 

GTY SEC Filings ” means the forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents filed by GTY with the SEC, including the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings, the Signing Form 8-K and the Closing Form 8-K, and all amendments, modifications and supplements thereto.

 

GTY Shareholder Meeting ” means an extraordinary general meeting of GTY for the GTY Shareholders to vote on the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

GTY Shareholder Voting Matters ” means, collectively, proposals to approve (a) the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the Transaction, including the issuance of the shares of GTY Common Stock to be issued in connection with this Transaction and the Roll-Up Transactions, (b) the adoption and approval of the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, (c) to appoint, and designate the classes of, the members of the GTY Board, (d) providing GTY Shareholders with the opportunity to elect to effect a GTY Share Redemptions, (e) the GTY Merger and (f) any other proposals submitted to the vote of GTY Shareholders in the Proxy Statement.

 

GTY Shareholders ” means the holders of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and the holders of GTY Class B Ordinary Shares.

 

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GTY Share Price ” means the lesser of $10.00 per share (as adjusted for any stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations or similar changes in the equity capitalization of GTY or Exchangeco, as applicable, on or prior to the Closing Date) and the lowest price per share at which shares of GTY Common Stock are issued to any other target in the Roll-Up Transactions or in connection with any equity financing completed by Holdings or GTY on or prior to the completion of the Arrangement.

 

GTY Share Redemptions ” means the election of an eligible holder of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares (as determined in accordance with GTY Organizational Documents and the Trust Agreement or pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC) to redeem all or a portion of such holder’s shares of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares, at the per-share price, payable in cash, equal to such holder’s pro rata share of the Trust Account (as determined in accordance with GTY Organizational Documents and the Trust Agreement) in connection with the Proxy Statement or pursuant to rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

Hazardous Substances ” means (a) petroleum or petroleum products, flammable materials, explosives, radioactive materials, radon gas, lead-based paint, asbestos in any form, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and toxic mold or fungus of any kind or species, (b) any chemicals or other materials or substances which are defined as or included in the definition of “hazardous substances,” “hazardous wastes,” “hazardous materials,” “toxic substances,” “toxic pollutants,” “contaminants,” “pollutants,” or words of similar import under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, and (c) any other chemical, material or substance exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

Holdings ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements.

 

Improvements ” means all buildings, structures, fixtures, building systems and equipment, and all components thereof (including the roof, foundation and structural elements).

 

In-the-money-amount ” means an amount equal to the product of (i) the excess of the Closing Value of a Bonfire Share over the exercise price of such security and (ii) the number of Bonfire Shares into which such convertible security is exercisable.

 

Indemnifiable Matters ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) .

 

Indemnified Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnity Escrow Account ” means an escrow account designated by the Escrow Agent into which GTY and Exchangeco will deposit (i) the Escrow Shares and (ii) the Cash Escrow Amount.

 

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Individual Arrangement Consideration ” means, with respect to a Bonfire Holder (i) at the election of such Bonfire Holder in accordance with Section 3.3 of the Plan of Arrangement, the Pro Rata Portion of either (A) the shares of GTY Common Stock or (B) Exchangeable Shares, less the Pro Rata Portion of the Escrow Shares, payable in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 5.1 of the Plan of Arrangement, plus any funds payable to the Bonfire Holders out of the Representative Expense Fund in accordance with Section 11.16(f) , provided that in the event that a Bonfire Holder does not provide GTY with satisfactory evidence, acting reasonably, that such Bonfire Holder satisfies the Investment Requirements, such Bonfire Holder shall receive in lieu of the Arrangement Shares to which it would otherwise be entitled, a cash payment equal to the GTY Share Price multiplied by the number of Arrangement Shares otherwise issuable to such Bonfire Holder, (ii) the Pro Rata Portion of the Cash Consideration payable in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 5.1 of the Plan of Arrangement, (iii) the right to receive the Pro Rata Portion of the Escrow Shares and Cash Escrow Amount, if any, pursuant to the Escrow Agreement, provided that in the event that a Bonfire Holder does not provide GTY with satisfactory evidence, acting reasonably, that such Bonfire Holder satisfies the Investment Requirements, such Bonfire Holder shall receive in lieu of the Escrow Shares to which it would otherwise be entitled, a cash payment equal to the amount the Escrow Agent is able to sell such Escrow Shares for in open-market transactions (provided such Escrow Shares, if Exchangeable Shares, have been exchanged for shares of GTY Common Stock), less any brokerage fees or other transaction costs reasonably incurred in connection therewith, (iv) the right to receive the Pro Rata Portion of any amounts payable to the Bonfire Holders out of the Purchase Price Escrow Account pursuant to Section 1.6 and Section 1.7 and the Escrow Agreement and (v) the right to receive the Pro Rata Portion of an amount, if any, equal to the Earnout Payment (which shall be calculated and payable in accordance with Exhibit C of the Plan of Arrangement).

 

Intellectual Property ” means all of the following in any jurisdiction throughout the world: (a) all inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice) and invention disclosures, all improvements thereto, and all patents, utility models and industrial designs and all applications for any of the foregoing, together with all reissuances, provisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisions, divisionals, extensions, renewals and reexaminations thereof, (b) all trademarks, service marks, certification marks, trade dress, logos, slogans, trade names, corporate and business names, Internet domain names, social media accounts and rights in telephone numbers, together with all translations, adaptations, derivations, and combinations thereof and including all goodwill associated therewith, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith (collectively, “ Trademarks ”), (c) all works of authorship, copyrightable works, all copyrights, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith and all moral rights associated with any of the foregoing, (d) all mask works, integrated circuit topographies and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, (e) all trade secrets and confidential business information (including ideas, research and development, know-how, formulas, compositions, algorithms, source code, data analytics, manufacturing and production processes and techniques, technical data and information, designs, drawings, specifications, customer and supplier lists, pricing and cost information, and business and marketing plans and proposals), (f) all Software, (g) all material advertising and promotional materials, (h) all other proprietary rights, and (i) all copies and tangible embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium).

 

Intellectual Property Licenses ” means any Contract pursuant to which a Company Party use Intellectual Property which is not owned by them or pursuant to which a Company Party grants any other Person the right to use any Intellectual Property owned by them.

 

Interim Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a) .

 

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Interim Order ” means the interim order of the Court, as the same may be amended, in respect of the Arrangement, providing for, among other things, the calling and holding of the Company Shareholder Meeting .

 

Internal Controls ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.6(d) .

 

Investment Canada Act ” means the Investment Canada Act , R.S.C. 1985, c. 28 (1 st Supp.), as amended, as well as any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

Investment Requirements ” means the certification by a Bonfire Holder that the issuance to such Bonfire Holder of the Arrangement Shares and/or Escrow Shares satisfies the applicable requirements of United States Securities Laws, which for certainty may be satisfied by the delivery to GTY of a duly executed and properly completed Letter of Transmittal.

 

IT Assets ” means Software, systems, servers, computers, hardware, firmware, middleware, networks, data communications lines, routers, hubs, switches and all other information technology equipment, and all associated documentation, in each case, used internally at the Company Parties’ premises or held at the Company Parties’ provider of data center facilities or other IT or cloud service providers for use in the operation of the Business.

 

ITCs ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.9(c) .

 

Key Customers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.22(a) .

 

Key Suppliers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.23(a) .

 

Knowledge ” means (a) in the case of the Company, the knowledge of Corry Flatt, Alex Millar, Trisha Jack and Kim Veenstra, after due inquiry; and (b) in the case of GTY or Exchangeco, the knowledge of Harry You and Carter Glatt, after due inquiry.

 

Law ” means any foreign or domestic federal, state, provincial or local law, statute, code, ordinance, regulation, rule, consent agreement, constitution, treaty or requirement enacted, adopted, promulgated, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Body, including common law.

 

Leased Real Property ” means all leasehold or sub-leasehold estates and other material rights to use or occupy any land, Improvements or other interest in real property held or granted by the Company Parties.

 

Leases ” means all Contracts pursuant to which any Company Party holds or grants a leasehold or sub-leasehold estate, license or other rights to use or occupy any Leased Real Property, including all amendments, extensions, renewals, guaranties, Consents, non-disturbance agreements and other agreements with respect thereto.

 

Letter of Transmittal ” means the letter of transmittal to be distributed to Bonfire Holders in connection with the Company Meeting in the form set forth in Exhibit J .

 

Liability Cap ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(c) .

 

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Lien ” means any lien, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, charge, security interest, adverse claim, transfer restriction (other than restrictions under the Securities Act and state securities Laws), right of first refusal, easement, right of way or zoning restriction, other than any license of Intellectual Property.

 

Losses ” means all Adverse Consequences directly relating to an Indemnifiable Matter.

 

Made Available ” shall mean that the information referred to has been posted in a “data room” (virtual or otherwise) established by the Company and to which GTY has access, in each case, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the execution of this Agreement.

 

Material Adverse Effect ” means any event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to a Party that, individually or in the aggregate, has had or could reasonably result in a material and adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of such Party; provided , that, to the extent any such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect having the results described in the foregoing results from any of the following, it shall not constitute or be taken into account in determining whether there has been a Material Adverse Effect: (a) changes after the date hereof generally affecting the economy, capital, financial, credit or securities markets, including changes in interest and exchange rates; (b) changes after the date hereof in general legal, tax, regulatory, political or business conditions in countries in which the Party does business, (c) any failure of such Party to meet any internal or published projections, forecasts, estimates or predictions in respect of revenues, earnings or other financial or operating metrics for any period; provided , however , that the facts and circumstances underlying any such failure may, except as may otherwise be limited by this definition, be considered in determining whether a Material Adverse Effect has occurred; (d) any outbreak or escalation of war, armed hostilities, sabotage, or any act of terrorism or any escalation or worsening of any such acts of war, armed hostilities, sabotage or act of terrorism underway as of the date hereof; (e) general conditions (including market or economic conditions) in the industries in which such Party operates; (f) a change after the date hereof in GAAP or the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, as in effect from time to time, of a Party, as applicable, or interpretations thereof; (g) earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters; or (h) any change resulting from the announcement or disclosure of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (other than any announcement by the Company that is in violation of the terms of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement); provided further , in each of clauses (a), (b), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of this definition, so long as such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect referenced do not have a disproportionate effect on such Party (as compared to other participants in the industry in which such Party operates).

 

Material Contracts ” means, collectively, the Contracts required to be listed in Section ‎2.12(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

Most Recent Fiscal Year End ” means the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Nasdaq ” means The Nasdaq Capital Market, or such other appropriate exchange or market operated by the Nasdaq Stock Market (or successor exchange or market).

 

Necessary Cash Amount ” means $325,000,000.

 

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OBCA ” means the Business Corporations Act (Ontario).

 

OHSA ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.15(j) .

 

Option Exchange Ratio ” means (a) the Closing Value of a Bonfire Share divided by (b) the Closing Value of a GTY Share.

 

Order ” means any order, award, decision, injunction, judgment, ruling, decree, charge, writ, subpoena or verdict entered, issued, made or rendered by any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Ordinary Course of Business ” means the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, including with respect to frequency and amount, and with a view towards operating and maintaining the business rather than a view towards the sale of the business to an unaffiliated third party.

 

Organizational Documents ” means with respect to any entity, the articles of incorporation, memorandum of association and articles of association, deed of incorporation, certificate of formation or other applicable organizational, constitutional or charter documents relating to the creation, organization or incorporation of such entity, and the bylaws, operating agreement, memorandum of association and articles of association, partnership agreement or other applicable document relating to the operation, governance or management of such entity.

 

Owned Intellectual Property ” means all Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned by any of the Company Parties.

 

Owned Real Property ” means all land, together with all Improvements located thereon, including all electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other building systems, fire protection, utility installations, water distribution systems, and landscaping, together with all easements and other rights and interests appurtenant thereto (including air, oil, gas, mineral, and water rights), owned by the Company Parties.

 

Party ” and “ Parties ” have the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

PCAOB ” means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

 

PCAOB Audited Financial Statements ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(m) .

 

Permit ” means any license, import license, export license, franchise, authorization, permit, certificate, certificate of occupancy issued by any Person other than any license of Intellectual Property.

 

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Permitted Liens ” means, collectively, (a) Liens for Taxes not yet due or payable or for Taxes that the Company Parties are contesting in good faith through appropriate Proceedings in a timely manner, in each case for which adequate reserves have been established and shown on the balance sheet contained within the Financial Statements, (b) Liens of a landlords, carriers, warehousemen, workmen, repairmen, mechanics, materialmen and similar liens arising in the Ordinary Course of Business and not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money, (c) title of a lessor under a capital or operating lease, (d) Lien created by or through GTY, (e) Liens created by or arising under this Agreement, (f) zoning ordinances, restrictions, prohibitions and other requirements imposed by any Governmental Body or other third party, all of which do not materially interfere with the conduct of the business of the Company Parties, (g) pledges or deposits to secure the obligations under workers’ compensation Laws or similar legislation or to secure public or statutory obligations to the extent reflected on the Latest Balance Sheet, (h) imperfections of title or encumbrances that, individually or in the aggregate, do not impair materially, and would not reasonably be expected to impair materially, the continued use and operation of the assets to which they relate, and (i) Liens that will be released at Closing as a consequence of the consummation of the Transaction.

 

Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, Governmental Body, other entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act).

 

Personal Information ” means information that, alone or in combination with other information, allows the identification of an individual or can be used to contact an individual, including without limitation, name, address, retina or iris scan, fingerprint, voiceprint, scan of hand or face geometry and all other biometric data; geolocation information, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or any other personally identifiable information.

 

Plan of Arrangement ” means the plan of arrangement set forth in Exhibit A , as from time to time amended, supplemented or restated in accordance with the terms thereof.

 

Pre-Closing Reorganization ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.13 .

 

Privacy and Security Requirements ” means (a) all Privacy Laws, (b) all applicable Privacy Contracts, and (c) all applicable Privacy Policies.

 

Privacy Contracts ” means all Contracts between the Company Parties and any Person that are applicable to the Processing of Personal Information or Data.

 

Privacy Laws ” means any Laws or Orders applicable to the Company Parties in respect to the processing of Personal Information, including, without limitation, any Laws or Orders applicable to wiretapping, eavesdropping or the like; any Laws or Orders applicable to the Company Parties in respect to the Processing of biometric data, the Federal Trade Commission Act; the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada), the Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia), the Personal Information Protection Act (Alberta), and the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec), in each case to the extent applicable to the Company Parties; and all Laws related to breach notification.

 

Privacy Policies ” means all written policies applicable to the Company Parties relating to the Processing of Personal Information, including without limitation all website and mobile application privacy policies of the Company Parties.

 

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Proceeding ” means any claim, demand, action, audit, lawsuit, litigation, investigation or arbitration (in each case, whether public or private, or civil, criminal or administrative) pending by or before any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Process ” or “ Processing ” means the creation, collection, use (including, without limitation, for the purposes of sending telephone calls, text messages and emails), storage, maintenance, processing, recording, distribution, transfer, transmission, receipt, import, export, protection (including safeguarding, security measures and notification in the event of a breach of security), access, disposal or disclosure or other activity regarding data (whether electronically or in any other form or medium).

 

Pro Rata Portion ” means the percentage obtained by dividing (a) the number of Bonfire Shares owned by a Bonfire Holder as of the Closing Date, by (b) the total number of Bonfire Shares issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Closing (including, for such purpose, the aggregate number of Bonfire Shares issuable by the Company in respect of any vested Bonfire Options and the Bonfire Warrants calculated in accordance with this Agreement at the time of Closing).

 

Proxy Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(b) .

 

Proxy Statement Filing Date ” means the date of filing of the preliminary Proxy Statement with the SEC.

 

Publicly Available Software ” means (i) any Software that is distributed as free software or open source software (for example, Software distributed under the GNU General Public License, the GNU Lesser General Public License, the Affero General Public License, or the Apache Software License), or pursuant to open source, copyleft or similar licensing and distribution models and (ii) any Software that requires as a condition of use, modification and/or distribution of such software that such Software or other Software incorporated into, derived from or distributed with such Software (A) be disclosed or distributed in source code form, (B) be licensed for the purpose of making derivative works or (C) be redistributable at no or minimal charge.

 

Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(a) .

 

Purchase Price Dispute Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(c) .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a)(iii) .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a)(iii) .

 

Registration Rights Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(e) .

 

Registration Statement ” means the Registration Statement on Form S-4, or other appropriate form, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, to be filed with the SEC by GTY under the Securities Act with respect to shares of GTY Common Stock to be issued in connection with this Transaction and the Roll-Up Transactions.

 

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Required Vote ” means the vote of such GTY Shareholders as set forth in the Proxy Statement required to approve the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

Representative Expense Fund ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.16(f) .

 

Restrictive Covenant Agreements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.16 .

 

Roll-Up Transactions ” means the transactions contemplated by that certain (i) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among eCivis, Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (ii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Open Counter Enterprises Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among CityBase, Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iv) Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Questica Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, GTY, and the other parties listed therein and (v) Unit Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Sherpa Government Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, GTY, and the other parties listed therein.

 

Sanctioned Country ” means any country or region that is the subject or target of a comprehensive embargo under Sanctions Laws (including, but not limited to, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea region of Ukraine).

 

Sanctions Laws ” means all U.S. and non-U.S. Laws relating to economic or trade sanctions, including the Laws administered or enforced by the United States (including by the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (“ OFAC ”) or the U.S. Department of State), or the United Nations Security Council.

 

Sanctioned Person ” means any Person that is the subject or target of sanctions or restrictions under Sanctions Laws or Ex-Im Laws, including: (i) any individual or entity listed on any relevant U.S. or non-U.S. sanctions- or export-related restricted party list, including OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List; (ii) any entity that is, in the aggregate, 50 percent or greater owned, directly or indirectly, or otherwise controlled by a Person or Persons described in clause (i); or (iii) any national of a Sanctioned Country.

 

SEC ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

Securities Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.         

 

Security Breach ” means breach, security breach, or breach of Personal Information or Data under applicable Laws.

 

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Security Incident ” means any attempted or successful unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of information or interference with system operations of IT Assets.

 

Self-Help Code ” means any back door, time bomb, drop dead device, or other Software routine designed to disable a computer program automatically with the passage of time or under the positive control of a Person other than the user of the program but in all circumstances excluding any licensing strings or keys or other copyright control mechanisms as described in the applicable documentation for the Software.

 

Signing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(a) .

 

Signing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(a) .

 

Software ” means all computer software programs and databases (and all derivative works, foreign language versions, enhancements, versions, releases, fixes, upgrades, and updates thereto), including software compilations, development tools, compilers, comments, user interfaces, menus, buttons and icons, application programming interfaces, files, data scripts, architecture, algorithms, higher level or “proprietary” languages and all related programming and user documentation, whether in source code, object code or human readable form, and manuals, design notes, programmers’ notes and other items and documentation related to or associated with any of the foregoing and all media and other tangible property necessary for the delivery or transfer thereof.

 

Special Indemnity Matter ” means any Adverse Consequences that result from the matters disclosed by the Company in Section 2.11(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, means an Affiliate controlled by such Person, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries.

 

Support Agreement ” means the Support Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit L to be dated as of the Closing Date relating to the Exchangeable Shares and made among GTY, Callco and Exchangeco.

 

Target Shareholder ” means any holder of stock, equity or a security of a company who will receive shares of GTY Common Stock in a Target Transaction.

 

Target Transaction ” means the acquisition of eCivis, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Open Counter Enterprises Inc., a Delaware corporation, Questica Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada and Sherpa Government Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, each of which, taken in conjunction with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, is intended to be part of a larger transaction that will qualify as a tax-deferred exchange under Section 351 of the Code.

 

Target Working Capital ” means $742,965.

 

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Tax ” or “ Taxes ” means any federal, state, provincial, local and foreign net income, alternative or add-on minimum, estimated, gross income, gross receipts, sales, goods and services, harmonized sales, use, ad valorem, value added, transfer, franchise, capital profits, lease, service, license, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, abandoned property or escheat, environmental or windfall profit tax, customs duty or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge, including all employment insurance, health insurance and Canada, Quebec and other government pension plan and other employer plan premiums, contributions or withholdings and all other taxes and similar government charges of any kind (and any liability incurred or borne by virtue of the application of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 (or any similar or corresponding provision of state, local or foreign Law), including as a transferee or successor, by Contract or otherwise), together with all interest, penalties, additions to tax and additional amounts with respect thereto.

 

Tax Act ” means the Income Tax Act , R.S.C. 1985 (5th Supp.) c. 1.

 

Tax Return ” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof.

 

Termination Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1(b) .

 

Third Party Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎8.3(b) .

 

Threshold ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(b) .

 

Tracking Applications ” means any software disseminated by any entity on behalf of any of the Company Parties that is installed on consumers’ computers and used by any entity on behalf of any of the Company Parties to monitor, record or transmit information about activities occurring on the computers on which it is installed, or about information that is stored or created on, transmitted from or transmitted to the computers on which it is installed.

 

Trade Control Laws ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.21 .

 

Trademarks ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Intellectual Property.

 

Transaction ” means, collectively, the transactions contemplated and to be effected by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements

 

Transaction Expenses ” means any and all reasonable, documented, out-of-pocket legal, accounting, tax, financial advisory, environmental consultants and other professional or transaction related costs, fees and expenses incurred by Bonfire Holders, any Company Party or GTY Party in connection with this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or in investigating, pursuing or completing the Transaction (including any amounts owed to any consultants, auditors, accountants, attorneys, brokers or investment bankers).

 

Trust Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9 .

 

Trust Agreement ” means the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated October 26, 2016, by and between GTY and the Trustee.

 

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Unauthorized Code ” means any virus, Trojan horse, worm, or other software routines or hardware components designed to permit unauthorized access, to disable, erase, or otherwise harm Software, hardware or data.

 

Voting and Support Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

WARN Act ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.15(d) .

 

ARTICLE 11

MISCELLANEOUS

 

11.1         Fees and Expenses . Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the Transactions shall be paid by the Party incurring such expenses; provided , that: (a) upon and subject to the occurrence of the Closing, the Transaction Expenses of each Party shall be paid or reimbursed from the working capital of the GTY Parties.

 

11.2         Press Releases and Public Announcements . Except as may be required by applicable Law or provided herein (including under Section 6.7 ), no Party shall issue, or permit its Affiliates to issue, any press release or make any public announcement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement or the Transaction without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

11.3         Entire Agreement . This Agreement (including the documents referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement among the Parties and supersedes, except as set forth in Section 6.4(b) , all prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or among the Parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof.

 

11.4         Successors; Assignment; No Third-Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties named herein (including those deemed to be a Party hereto by virtue of the Plan of Arrangement) and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No Party may assign (whether pursuant to a merger, by operation of law or otherwise) either this Agreement or any of its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder without the prior written approval of the other Parties; provided , however , GTY may, without prior written approval of any other Party, assign its rights, interests and obligations hereunder to an Affiliate as further described in the Recitals of this Agreement; provided, however, that notwithstanding such assignment (including any assignment to Holdings), GTY shall continue to be obliged to perform all of its obligations under this Agreement. Except the indemnified parties with respect to Section 6.2 and the Bonfire Holder Indemnitees and the GTY Indemnitees as provided in Article 9 , nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person any right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

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11.5         Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by means of facsimile), each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each Party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by the other Parties hereto. The Parties agree that the delivery of this Agreement, and the delivery of the Ancillary Agreements and any other agreements and documents at the Closing, may be effected by means of an exchange of facsimile signatures or other electronic delivery.

 

11.6         Headings . The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

11.7         Notices . All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed duly given (a) when delivered personally to the recipient, (b) when sent by electronic mail or facsimile, on the date of transmission to such recipient, (c) one Business Day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid), or (d) four (4) Business Days after being mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, and addressed to the intended recipient as set forth below:

 

If to Bonfire Holders or the Company Parties, then to Bonfire Holders’ Representative:   121 Charles St. W. #C429,
Kitchener ON N2G 1H6
Attention: Corry Flatt, President
Facsimile: N/A
Email:  cflatt@gobonfire.com
     
with a copy to:  

LaBarge Weinstein LLP

375 Water Street, Suite 501

Vancouver, British Columbia
V68 1B8

Attention: James Smith

Facsimile: 604.484.1064

Email: js@lwlaw.com

     
If to any of the GTY Parties or the Company following Closing:  

Harry You

1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100

Las Vegas, Nevada 89144

Email: Harry@gtytechnology.com

     

with a copy to:

 

 

Winston & Strawn LLP

200 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10166-4193

Attention: Joel L. Rubinstein, Esq.

    Jason D. Osborn, Esq.

Facsimile: (212) 294-5336

Email: JRubinstein@winston.com

  JOsborn@winston.com

 

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with a copy to:

 

 

Stikeman Elliott LLP

1155 René-Lévesque Blvd. West
41st Floor
Montréal, Quebec H3B 3V2
Attention: John Leopold
Facsimile: (514) 397-3222
Email: JLeopold@stikeman.com

 

Any Party may change the address to which notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder are to be delivered by giving the other Parties notice in the manner herein set forth.

 

11.8         Governing Law . This Agreement is governed by, and will be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

 

11.9         Amendments and Waivers . No amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Parties. No waiver by any Party of any provision of this Agreement or any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Party making such waiver nor shall such waiver be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent such occurrence.

 

11.10        Specific Performance . Each of the Parties hereby acknowledges and agrees that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are unique and irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and in the event of breach of this Agreement by a Party, the non-breaching Party would not be adequately compensated in all cases by monetary damages alone. Accordingly, in addition to any other right or remedy to which the non-breaching Party may be entitled, it shall be entitled to enforce any provision of this Agreement by a decree of specific performance and to temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to prevent breaches or threatened breaches of any of the provisions of this Agreement, without posting any bond or other undertaking.

 

11.11        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 Transaction is not affected in any manner materially 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 a mutually acceptable manner in order that the Transaction be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

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11.12        Construction . The Disclosure Schedules, Exhibits and other attachments to this Agreement shall be construed with and as an integral part of this Agreement to the same extent as if the same had been set forth verbatim herein. Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, (a) references to the plural include the singular, the singular the plural, the part the whole, (b) references to any gender include all genders, (c) “including” has the inclusive meaning frequently identified with the phrase “but not limited to” and “without limitation”, (d) references to “hereunder” or “herein” relate to this Agreement as a whole, (e) the non-capitalized word “day” means calendar day, (f) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”, (g) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any statute include the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, in each case as amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced from time to time and in the case of any such amendment, re-enactment, consolidation or replacement, reference herein to a particular provision shall be read as referring to such amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced provision and also include, unless the context otherwise requires, all applicable guidelines, bulletins or policies made in connection therewith, (h) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any agreement (including this Agreement), document or instrument mean such agreement, document or instrument as amended, supplemented, qualified, modified, varied, restated or replaced from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and, unless otherwise specified therein, includes all schedules, annexes and exhibits attached thereto, (i) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to the Company shall be deemed to include the Company and its Subsidiaries and (j) the Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement, and in the event that an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement. Section, subsection, Schedule and Exhibit references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Capitalized terms set forth in the Exhibits and Disclosure Schedules attached hereto shall have the same meanings as set forth in this Agreement, unless defined otherwise in such Exhibit or Disclosure Schedule. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law. No summary of this Agreement prepared by any party shall affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

11.13       Currency . All monetary amounts in this Agreement, unless otherwise expressly set forth herein, are expressed in U.S. Dollars.

 

11.14       Trust Account Waiver . Each of the Company and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative, for and on behalf of the Bonfire Holders, acknowledges that GTY has established the Trust Account for the benefit of its public shareholders, which holds proceeds of its initial public offering. For and in consideration of the GTY Parties entering into this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, each of the Company and the Bonfire Holders’ Representative, for itself and the affiliates it has the authority to bind, hereby agrees it does not now and shall not at any time hereafter have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any assets in the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders), and hereby waives any claims it has or may have at any time against or with respect to the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) as a result of, or arising out of, any discussions, contracts or agreements (including this Agreement) among GTY and the Company or the Company’s shareholders and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) for any reason whatsoever.

 

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11.15       Non-Recourse . This Agreement may only be enforced against, and any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement may only be brought against, the Persons that are expressly named as parties to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein. Except to the extent named as a party to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein, and then only to the extent of the specific obligations of such parties set forth in this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein, no past, present or future shareholder, member, partner, manager, director, officer, employee, Affiliate, agent or advisor of any party to this Agreement or any Subsidiary of GTY will have any liability (whether in contract, tort, equity or otherwise) for any of the representations, warranties, covenants, agreements or other obligations or liabilities of any of the parties to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein or for any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein. The GTY Parties hereby agree that a provision substantially similar to this Section 11.15 is or shall be included in each of the definitive agreement(s) giving effect to the Roll-up Transactions.

 

11.16       Bonfire Holders’ Representative .

 

(a)          Each Bonfire Holder shall be deemed to have appointed Corry Flatt (or his successor, as appointed in accordance with subsection (e) below) (“ Bonfire Holders’ Representative ”) to serve as Bonfire Holders’ Representative for and on behalf of Bonfire Holders, to give and receive notices and communications in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction, to take all actions on behalf of the Bonfire Holders pursuant to this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement, and to take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of Bonfire Holders’ Representative for the accomplishment of the foregoing. More specifically, Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall have the authority to make all decisions and determinations and to take all actions (including giving Consents or agreeing to any amendments to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to the termination hereof or thereof) required or permitted hereunder on behalf of each Bonfire Holder, and any such action, decision or determination so made or taken shall be deemed the action, decision or determination of each Bonfire Holder, and any notice, communication, document, certificate or information required (other than any notice required by Law) to be given to any such Bonfire Holder hereunder or pursuant to any Ancillary Agreement shall be deemed so given if given to Bonfire Holders’ Representative. Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall be authorized to take all actions on behalf of Bonfire Holders in connection with any claims made under Article 8 of this Agreement, to defend or settle such claims, and to make payments in respect of such claims on behalf of the Bonfire Holders. No bond shall be required of Bonfire Holders’ Representative, and Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall receive no compensation for its services. Notices or communications to or from Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall constitute notice to or from each Bonfire Holder.

 

(b)          Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall not be liable for any act done or omitted hereunder as Bonfire Holders’ Representative while acting in good faith and not in a manner constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct, and any act done or omitted pursuant to the advice of counsel shall be conclusive evidence of such good faith. The Bonfire Holders shall severally indemnify Bonfire Holders’ Representative and hold Bonfire Holders’ Representative harmless against any Adverse Consequences incurred without gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Bonfire Holders’ Representative and arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of Bonfire Holders’ Representative’s duties hereunder.

 

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(c)          A decision, act, consent or instruction of Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall constitute a decision of all Bonfire Holders and shall be final, binding and conclusive upon all Bonfire Holders. GTY is hereby entitled to rely on all statements, representations and decisions of Bonfire Holders’ Representative and shall have no liability to the Company Parties, Bonfire Holders and Bonfire Holders’ Representative in connection with any actions taken or not taken in reliance on such statements, representations and decisions of Bonfire Holders’ Representative.

 

(d)          Bonfire Holders’ Representative, for himself and on behalf of each Bonfire Holder, represents and warrants that Bonfire Holders’ Representative has the legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform his respective obligations hereunder, and this Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Bonfire Holders’ Representative and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery thereof by the other Parties, constitutes the legal and binding obligations of Bonfire Holders’ Representative and each Bonfire Holder, enforceable against Bonfire Holders’ Representative and each Bonfire Holder in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

(e)          By written notice to GTY given on or prior to the date of the filing of the Interim Order, the Bonfire Holders’ Representative shall have the right to appoint an institutional shareholder representation services provider (i.e., SRS Acquiom or similar provider) to act as the Bonfire Holders’ Representative pursuant to this Agreement, and upon giving such written notice the parties shall consider in good faith such amendments to this Agreement and Ancillary Agreements as may be reasonably required in order to give effect to such appointment.

 

(f)          At the Closing, GTY shall deposit a portion of the Cash Consideration in an amount determined in writing by the Company not exceeding US$250,000 (the “ Representative Expense Fund ”) into a bank account designated by the Bonfire Holder Representative. Each Bonfire Holder shall be deemed to have contributed its Pro Rata Portion of the Representative Expense Fund. The Representative Expense Fund shall serve as a fund for the fees and expenses of the Bonfire Holder Representative incurred in accordance with this Section 11.16 , with any balance of the Representative Expense Fund not used for such purposes to be returned to the Bonfire Holders in accordance with their respective Pro Rata Portion. The Bonfire Holders agree that all interest or other income earned from the investment of the Representative Expense Fund in any Tax year shall be reported as allocated to the Bonfire Holders in proportion to their interests in the Representative Expense Fund.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

  BONFIRE INTERACTIVE LTD.
     
  By: /s/ Corry Flatt
    Name:  Corry Flatt
    Title:  Chief Executive Officer
     
  GTY TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS INC.
     
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
    Name:  Harry L. You
    Title:  President and Chief Financial Officer
     
  1176370 B.C. UNLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
     
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
    Name:  Harry L. You
    Title:  Director
     
  1176363 B.C. LTD.
     
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
    Name:  Harry L. You
    Title:  Director
     
  CORRY FLATT , as Bonfire Holders’ Representative
     
  /s/ Corry Flatt
  Corry Flatt

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 2.3

 

EXECUTION VERSION

 

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

 

by and among

 

CityBase, Inc.,

 

GTY Technology Holdings Inc., (Cayman Islands)

 

GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (Massachusetts)

 

GTY CB Merger Sub, Inc.

 

and

 

Shareholder Representative Services LLC

 

dated September 12, 2018

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

    Page
     
Article 1 TRANSACTIONS 2
     
1.1 Merger 2
     
1.2 Effect of Merger on Capital Stock and Options 3
     
1.3 Restricted Shares 4
     
1.4 Options 5
     
1.5 Convertible Notes and Warrants 5
     
1.6 Payment and Delivery of Merger Consideration 6
     
1.7 Closing Date Statement 8
     
1.8 Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination 8
     
1.9 Post-Closing Adjustment Amount 10
     
1.10 Escrowed Portion of the Purchase Price 11
     
1.11 Withholding 11
     
1.12 Closing 11
     
Article 2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE COMPANY 12
     
2.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 12
     
2.2 Authorization of Transaction 12
     
2.3 Capitalization and Subsidiaries 13
     
2.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 14
     
2.5 Brokers’ Fees 14
     
2.6 Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 14
     
2.7 Undisclosed Liabilities 17
     
2.8 Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits 18
     
2.9 Tax Matters 19
     
2.10 Real Property; Personal Property 21
     
2.11 Intellectual Property 22
     
2.12 Material Contracts 25
     
2.13 Government Contracts and Bids 26
     
2.14 Insurance 29
     
2.15 Employees 29
     
2.16 Employee Benefits 30
     
2.17 Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters 32

 

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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
2.18 Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships 33
     
2.19 Anti-Corruption Laws 33
     
2.20 Customers 34
     
2.21 Suppliers 34
     
2.22 Accounts Receivable; Accounts 34
     
2.23 Anti-money Laundering 35
     
2.24 Association Requirements 35
     
2.25 Books and Records 36
     
2.26 No Other Representations and Warranties 36
     
Article 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE GTY PARTIES 36
     
3.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 36
     
3.2 Authorization of Transaction 37
     
3.3 Capitalization 37
     
3.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 38
     
3.5 Brokers’ Fees 38
     
3.6 Undisclosed Liabilities 38
     
3.7 Solvency 39
     
3.8 Pro-Forma Capitalization of Holdings 39
     
3.9 SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 39
     
3.10 Registration Statement and Proxy Statement 40
     
3.11 Nasdaq Stock Market Quotation 40
     
3.12 Litigation; Legal Compliance 40
     
3.13 Financial Ability; Trust Account 41
     
Article 4 PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS 41
     
4.1 General 41
     
4.2 Notices and Consents 41
     
4.3 Operation of Business 42
     
4.4 Access and Cooperation 43
     
4.5 Notice of Developments 43

 

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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
4.6 Operating Capital 44
     
4.7 No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading 44
     
4.8 SEC Filings 45
     
4.9 Registration Rights 47
     
4.10 Investor Presentations 47
     
4.11 Certain Business Relationships 47
     
4.12 Remaining Stockholder Notices 47
     
4.13 Exercise of Company Rights 48
     
4.14 Financial Statements and Related Information 48
     
4.15 GTY Equity Incentive Plan 48
     
4.16 GTY Merger 48
     
Article 5 POST-CLOSING COVENANTS 49
     
5.1 General 49
     
5.2 D&O Indemnification 49
     
5.3 Employees 50
     
5.4 Tax Matters 50
     
5.5 Securities Listing 54
     
Article 6 CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE 55
     
6.1 Conditions to Obligations of CB Holders and GTY Parties 55
     
6.2 Conditions to Obligations of GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub 55
     
6.3 Conditions to Obligations of the Company 57
     
Article 7 REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT 58
     
7.1 Indemnification 58
     
7.2 Limitations on Indemnification 59
     
7.3 Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims 62
     
7.4 Other Indemnification Matters 64
     
7.5 Release of Indemnity Escrow Amount from Escrow 64
     
7.6 Exclusive Remedy 65
     
Article 8 TERMINATION 65
     
8.1 Termination of Agreement 65

 

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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
8.2 Effect of Termination 66
     
Article 9 DEFINITIONS 68
   
Article 10 MISCELLANEOUS 87
     
10.1 Fees and Expenses 87
     
10.2 Press Releases and Public Announcements 87
     
10.3 Entire Agreement 87
     
10.4 Successors; Assignment; No Third-Party Beneficiaries 87
     
10.5 Counterparts 87
     
10.6 Headings 87
     
10.7 Notices 88
     
10.8 Governing Law 89
     
10.9 Amendments and Waivers 89
     
10.10 Specific Performance 89
     
10.11 Severability 89
     
10.12 Construction 90
     
10.13 Currency 90
     
10.14 Waiver of Jury Trial 90
     
10.15 Exclusive Venue 91
     
10.16 Trust Account Waiver 91
     
10.17 Non-Recourse 91
     
10.18 CB Holders’ Representative. 92
     
10.19 Representation of Company and CB Holders’ Representative 94

 

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Exhibits and Schedules

 

Exhibit A   Form of Letter of Transmittal
     
Exhibit B   Earnout
     
Exhibit C   Registration Rights
     
Exhibit D   Form of CB Holders Written Consent
     
Exhibit E   Form of Escrow Agreement
     
Exhibit F   GTY Equity Incentive Plan
     
Exhibit G   Form of Lock Up Agreement

 

Company’s Disclosure Schedule
 
GTY’s Disclosure Schedule

 

Schedule 1.2(b)   Per Share Closing Cash Consideration and Per Option Closing Cash Consideration Calculation
     
Schedule 6.2(e)   Consents or Permits
     
Schedule 6.2(h)   Lockup Agreements and Letters of Transmittal
     
Schedule 6.2(o)   Restrictive Covenants Agreements
     
Schedule 7.1(a)   Indemnity Matters
     
Schedule 9.1   Company Knowledge Parties
     
Schedule 9.2   Key Executives

 

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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

 

This Agreement and Plan of Merger (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into on September 12, 2018 by and among CityBase, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), GTY Technology Holdings Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“ GTY ”), GTY Technology Holdings Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (“ Holdings ”), GTY CB Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Merger Sub ”), and Shareholder Representative Services LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, solely in its capacity as the CB Holders’ Representative pursuant to the designation in Section 10.18 . All capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in Article 9 or as otherwise defined elsewhere in this Agreement unless the context clearly provides otherwise. Each of the Company, GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub may also be referred to individually herein as a “ Party, ” and collectively as the “ Parties .”

 

PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS

 

A.          GTY is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

 

B.          Holdings is a newly formed, wholly-owned, direct subsidiary of GTY and was formed for the purpose of consummating the Transaction and the Roll-Up Transactions, and the parties hereto have agreed that it is desirable to utilize Holdings to effectuate the Transaction and file the Registration Statement with the SEC.

 

C.           Prior to the Effective Time, a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings (“ GTY Merger Sub ”) will merge with and into GTY with GTY continuing as the surviving entity upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an agreement and plan of merger by and among Holdings, GTY and GTY Merger Sub (the “ GTY Merger ”).

 

D.           Merger Sub is a newly formed, wholly-owned Subsidiary of GTY, and was formed for the sole purpose of the Transaction.

 

E.           The Company and its Subsidiaries are engaged in the business of offering an enterprise content, digital services and payment platform for government and utilities (the “ Business ”).

 

F.           The Parties desire that, at the Effective Time, Merger Sub merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving entity upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement (the “ Merger ”).

 

G.           Each of the Board of Directors of Holdings (the “ Holdings Board ”) and the Board of Directors of GTY (the “ GTY Board ”) has (a) determined that it is in the best interests of its stockholders for Holdings to acquire the Company and (b) approved this Agreement and the other transactions contemplated hereby, including the Merger, in each case, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

 

 

 

H.           The Board of Directors of the Company (the “ Company Board ”) and the Board of Directors of Merger Sub, in each case, in accordance with the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “ DGCL ”), has unanimously (a) determined that it is in the best interests of its stockholders for Holdings to acquire the Company and (b) approved this Agreement and the other transactions contemplated hereby, including the Merger, in each case, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

I.            For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Parties intend that the GTY Merger, together with the Merger and other transactions to be consummated as part of the Roll-up Transactions qualify as a contribution of CB Shares by the CB Holders to Holdings described in Section 351 of the Code.

 

Now, therefore , in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises herein made, and in consideration of the representations, warranties, covenants and other valuable consideration herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

Article 1
TRANSACTIONS

 

1.1           Merger .

 

(a)           Merger . On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the DGCL, Merger Sub shall be merged with and into the Company. Following the Merger, the separate existence of Merger Sub shall cease, and the Company shall continue as the surviving company (the “ Surviving Company ”), and shall continue to be governed by the applicable Laws of the State of Delaware.

 

(b)           Effective Time. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, prior to the Closing, the Parties shall duly prepare, and at the Closing, execute and file a certificate of merger for the Merger (the “ Certificate of Merger ”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware with respect to the Merger and make all other filings or recordings as may be required by the DGCL to make the Merger effective. The Merger shall become effective at such time as the Certificate of Merger is duly filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, or at such later time as the Parties shall agree and as shall be set forth in the GTY Certificate of Merger (the “ Effective Time ”).

 

(c)           Effect of Merger . The Merger shall have the effects set forth herein and in the applicable provisions of the DGCL. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, from and after the Effective Time, all property, rights, privileges, immunities, powers, franchises, licenses and authority of the Company and Merger Sub shall vest in the Surviving Company, and all debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions and duties of the Company and Merger Sub shall become the debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions and duties of the Surviving Company.

 

(d)           Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Company . At the Effective Time, the certificate of incorporation of the Surviving Company shall be amended and restated in its entirety to contain the provisions set forth in the certificate of incorporation of Merger Sub.

 

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(e)           Bylaws of the Surviving Company. At the Effective Time, Holdings shall cause the bylaws of the Surviving Company to be amended and restated in their entirety to contain the provisions as set forth substantially in the bylaws of Merger Sub.

 

(f)           Directors of the Surviving Company . The directors of Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the directors of the Surviving Company immediately after the Effective Time, each to hold office in accordance with the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of the Surviving Company until their respective successors are duly elected or appointed and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal in accordance with the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of the Surviving Company.

 

(g)           Officers of the Surviving Company . The officers of Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time shall, from and after the Effective Time, be the officers of the Surviving Company, until their successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal in accordance with the Organizational Documents of the Surviving Company.

 

1.2           Effect of Merger on Capital Stock and Options . At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger, and without any action on the part of the Company, Merger Sub, Holdings, GTY or any CB Holder:

 

(a)           Merger Sub Capital Stock . Each Share of Capital Stock of Merger Sub issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be automatically converted into and become one (1) fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock of the Surviving Company.

 

(b)           CB Shares . Each CB Common Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be automatically converted into the right to receive (A) an amount equal to the Per Share Closing Cash Consideration, calculated as set forth in Schedule 1.2(b), payable to the holder thereof in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 1.3 , plus (B) the amounts, if any, that become payable in respect of such CB Share in the future from the Purchase Price Escrow Account, plus (C) the amounts, if any, that become payable in respect of such CB Share in the future from the Indemnity Escrow Account, plus (D) the amounts, if any, that become payable in respect of such CB Share in the future from the remaining balance of the Expense Fund, if any, pursuant to Section 10.18(e) , plus (D) the Earnout Consideration in accordance with Exhibit B (collectively, the “ Per Share Merger Consideration ”), and the holders thereof shall cease to have any further rights as holders of CB Shares. The payment of the Earnout Consideration shall be made in accordance with Exhibit B .

 

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(c)           Dissenting Shares. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article 1 any CB Shares held by Persons who object to the Merger and comply with the provisions of the DGCL concerning the rights of holders of CB Shares to dissent from the Merger and require appraisal of their CB Shares (“ Dissenting Shares ” and such Persons, “ Dissenting Stockholders ”) shall not be converted into a right to receive any portion of the Merger Consideration and the holders thereof shall be entitled to such rights as are granted by the DGCL. Each holder of Dissenting Shares who becomes entitled to payment for such shares pursuant to the DGCL shall receive payment therefor from the Surviving Company in accordance with the DGCL; provided , however , that (i) if any such holder of Dissenting Shares shall have failed to establish such holder’s entitlement to appraisal rights as provided in the DGCL, or (ii) if any such holder of Dissenting Shares shall have effectively withdrawn such holder’s demand for appraisal of such shares or lost such holder’s right to appraisal and payment for such holder’s shares under the DGCL, such holder shall forfeit the right to appraisal of such shares and each such share shall not constitute a Dissenting Share and shall be treated as if it had been a CB Share immediately prior to the Effective Time and converted, as of the Effective Time, into a right to receive from the Surviving Company the portion of the Merger Consideration deliverable in respect thereof as determined in accordance with this Article 1 , without any interest thereon (and such holder shall be treated as a CB Holder). The Company shall provide GTY reasonably prompt written notice of any demands received by the Company for appraisal of CB Shares, any withdrawal of any such demand and any other demand, notice or instrument delivered to the Company prior to the Effective Time pursuant to the DGCL that relates to such demand, and GTY shall have the opportunity and right to direct all negotiations and proceedings with respect to such demands. Without the prior written consent of GTY, the Company shall not voluntarily make any payment with respect to, or settle or offer to settle, any such demand for payment. From and after the Effective Time, no stockholder of the Company who has properly exercised and perfected appraisal rights pursuant to the DGCL shall be entitled to vote his or her CB Shares for any purpose or receive payment of dividends or other distributions with respect to his or her CB Shares (except dividends and distributions payable to stockholders of record at a date which is prior to the Effective Time).

 

(d)          Prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall take all actions that may be necessary to ensure that no shares of Series A Preferred Stock, $0.00001 par value, of the Company, no shares of Series B Preferred Stock, $0.00001 par value of the Company, and no shares of any other series of preferred stock of the Company are outstanding as of the Effective Time.

 

1.3           Restricted Shares .

 

(a)          At the Effective Time, each Restricted Share held by any CB Holder that is unvested and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (after giving effect to any vesting that is contingent upon the completion of the Merger) shall be cancelled, terminated and extinguished by the Company.

 

(b)          Prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall take all actions that may be necessary (under the Company 2016 Equity Incentive Plan and otherwise) to (i) effectuate the provisions of this Section 1.3 and Section 1.2(b) and (ii) to ensure that, from and after the Effective Time holders of Restricted Shares shall have no rights with respect thereto other than those specifically provided in this Section 1.3 and in Section 1.2(b) .

 

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1.4           Options .

 

(a)           Treatment of Vested Qualifying Options . None of the Surviving Company, GTY or Holdings will assume any Option that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, whether or not then vested or exercisable. Subject to a Vested Qualifying Option Holder providing the Company with a duly completed and validly executed Option Cancellation Agreement, each Vested Qualifying Option held by such Vested Qualifying Option Holder that is unexpired and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be cancelled and converted at the Effective Time into the right to receive (A) an amount in cash, without interest, equal to the product of (a) that number of CB Common Shares for which such Vested Qualifying Option is exercisable, multiplied by (b) the Per Option Closing Cash Consideration, calculated as set forth in Schedule 1.2(b), which Per Option Closing Cash Consideration will then be reduced by any applicable Taxes; plus (B) the amounts, if any, that become payable in respect of such Vested Qualifying Option in the future from the Purchase Price Escrow Account, plus (C) the amounts, if any, that become payable in respect of such Vested Qualifying Option in the future from the remaining balance of the Expense Fund, if any, pursuant to Section 10.18(e) , plus (D) the Earnout Consideration in accordance with Exhibit B (the “ Per Option Merger Consideration ”).

 

(b)           Payments to Vested Qualifying Option Holders . Any payments to any Vested Qualifying Option Holder shall be to the Exchange Agent for further payment, as soon as practicable, to the Surviving Company. Holdings or GTY will cause the Surviving Company to pay to holders of Vested Qualifying Options, through the Surviving Company’s payroll processing system or other appropriate account, any such payments as soon as practicable, net of applicable Tax withholding. The payment of the Earnout Consideration shall be made in accordance with Exhibit B .

 

(c)           Treatment of Other Options . All Options that are outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (whether vested or unvested) and that are not Vested Qualifying Options will terminate and cease to be outstanding at the Effective Time, without the payment of any consideration in respect thereof. If requested by Holdings, the Company shall deliver duly executed Option Cancellation Agreements from each holder of such Options.

 

1.5           Convertible Notes and Warrants .

 

(a)          At the Effective Time, each Convertible Note that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be, at the election of the holder of the Convertible Note, repaid in full or converted into CB Shares, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Convertible Note. At the Effective Time, each Warrant will be automatically exercised in accordance with the terms of the Warrant, and any warrant holder who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a CB Share shall receive, in lieu of such fractional share, cash in an amount equal to the value of such fractional share as determined in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

(b)          Prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall take all actions that may be necessary to (i) effect the provisions of this Section 1.5 and Section 1.2(b) and (ii) to ensure that, from and after the Effective Time, holders of Convertible Notes and Warrants have no rights with respect thereto other than those specifically provided in this Section 1.5 and in Section 1.2(b) .

 

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1.6           Payment and Delivery of Merger Consideration .

 

(a)          Immediately prior to the Effective Time, GTY shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company or such other bank or trust company that may be designated by GTY and be reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “ Exchange Agent ”), for the benefit of the CB Holders, for exchange in accordance with this Section 1.6 through the Exchange Agent, sufficient funds and shares of Holdings Common Stock in an aggregate amount necessary for the payment of:

 

(i)          the Per Share Closing Cash Consideration payable to each CB Shareholder, which shall not include any amounts otherwise payable in respect of any Dissenting Shares, and the Per Option Closing Cash Consideration payable to each Vested Qualifying Option Holder; provided that the Key Executives of the Company shall receive twenty percent (20%) of the Per Share Closing Cash Consideration or the Per Option Closing Cash Consideration payable to such executives in newly issued shares of Holdings Common Stock, each with a nominal value of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per share (the “ Merger Shares ”), in lieu of cash; and provided further that GTY or Holdings will promptly thereafter pay to the Exchange Agent any additional Per Share Closing Cash Consideration due to any Dissenting Shares becoming CB Shares in accordance with Section 1.2(b) ; and

 

(ii)         the Closing Earnout Payment due to each Closing Earnout Recipient.

 

The aggregate Per Share Merger Consideration, the aggregate Per Option Merger Consideration, and the Merger Shares, are referred to herein, collectively, as the “ Merger Consideration .” The funds and shares provided to the Exchange Agent are referred to as the “ Exchange Fund .” The Exchange Agent shall, pursuant to irrevocable instructions, deliver (i) the Per Share Closing Cash Consideration and the Closing Earnout Payments, (ii) the Per Option Closing Cash Consideration and (iii) the Merger Shares contemplated to be issued pursuant to Section 1.2(b) , Section 1.4 and Section 1.6(a)(i) , respectively, out of the Exchange Fund. Except as contemplated by Section 1.6(h) hereof, the Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose.

 

(b)          At the Effective Time, GTY and Holdings shall cause the Purchase Price Escrow Amount to be deposited into the Purchase Price Escrow Account, which Purchase Price Escrow Amount shall be released from the Purchase Price Escrow Account in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement.

 

(c)          At the Effective Time, GTY and Holdings shall cause the Indemnity Escrow Amount to be deposited into the Indemnity Escrow Account, which Indemnity Escrow Amount shall be released from the Indemnity Escrow Account in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement.

 

(d)          At the Effective Time, GTY and Holdings shall cause the Expense Fund Amount to be deposited into the Expense Fund, which Expense Fund Amount shall be released from the Expense Fund in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

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(e)          As promptly as practicable after the Effective Time, GTY and Holdings shall cause the Exchange Agent to mail to each Person who was, at the Effective Time, a holder of record of CB Shares entitled to receive the Per Share Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 1.2(b) : (i) a letter of transmittal in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “ Letter of Transmittal ”) (which shall specify the delivery of any certificates evidencing the CB Shares (the “ Certificates ”) shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to the certificates evidencing the Merger Consideration shall pass only upon proper delivery of the Certificates to the Exchange Agent), and (ii) instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Certificates (or affidavits of loss in lieu thereof) pursuant to such Letter of Transmittal. Upon surrender to the Exchange Agent of a Certificate (or affidavits of loss in lieu thereof) for cancellation, together with such Letter of Transmittal (solely if required by the Exchange Agent), duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto, and such other documents as may be required pursuant to such instructions, the holder of such Certificate shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor the portion of the Merger Consideration which such holder has the right to receive pursuant to Section 1.2(b) and Section 1.6(a)(i) (which, with respect to any Merger Shares, shall be in book-entry form unless a physical certificate is requested), and the Certificate so surrendered shall forthwith be cancelled. In the event of a transfer of ownership of CB Shares that is not registered in the transfer records of the Company, the portion of the Merger Consideration to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Section 1.2(b) may be issued to a transferee if the Certificate representing such CB Shares is presented to the Exchange Agent, accompanied by all documents required to evidence and effect such transfer and by evidence that any applicable stock transfer Taxes have been paid. Until surrendered as contemplated by this Section 1.6 , each Certificate shall be deemed at all times after the Effective Time to represent only the right to receive upon such surrender the portion of the Merger Consideration to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Section 1.2(b) and Section 1.6(a)(i) .

 

(f)          No dividends or other distributions declared or made after the Effective Time with respect to the Merger Shares with a record date after the Effective Time shall be paid to the holder of any unsurrendered Certificate with respect to the Merger Shares represented thereby, until the holder of such Certificate shall surrender such Certificate. Subject to the effect of escheat, tax or other applicable Laws, following surrender of any such Certificate, there shall be paid to the holder of the Merger Shares issued in exchange therefor, without interest, (i) promptly, the amount of dividends or other distributions with a record date after the Effective Time and theretofore paid with respect to such Merger Shares, and (ii) at the appropriate payment date, the amount of dividends or other distributions, with a record date after the Effective Time but prior to surrender and a payment date occurring after surrender, payable with respect to such Merger Shares.

 

(g)          No certificates evidencing fractional Merger Shares shall be issued upon the surrender for exchange of Certificates, and in lieu thereof, each Person who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a Merger Share shall receive, in lieu of such fractional share, cash in an amount equal to the value of such fractional share.

 

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(h)          Any portion of the Exchange Fund that remains undistributed to any holders of CB Shares for one (1) year after the Effective Time shall be delivered to the Surviving Company, upon demand, and any CB Holders who have not theretofore complied with this Section 1.6 shall thereafter look only to the Surviving Company for the Merger Consideration. Any portion of the Exchange Fund remaining unclaimed by CB Holders as of a date which is immediately prior to such time as such amounts would otherwise escheat to or become property of any government entity shall, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, become the property of the Surviving Company free and clear of any claims or interest of any Person previously entitled thereto.

 

(i)          Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, none of the Exchange Agent, GTY, Holdings, the Surviving Company or any other Person shall be liable to any CB Holder or to any other Person for any Merger Consideration delivered to a public official pursuant to any applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar Law.

 

(j)          If any Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the Person claiming such Certificate to be lost, stolen or destroyed, and, if reasonably required by Holdings, the posting by such Person of a bond, in such reasonable amount as Holdings may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against it with respect to such Certificate, the Exchange Agent shall issue in exchange for such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate the consideration into which the CB Shares represented by such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate shall have been converted.

 

1.7           Closing Date Statement . No later than two (2) Business Days before the Closing Date, the Company shall deliver to GTY a statement (the “ Closing Date Statement ”) setting forth or attaching, as applicable:

 

(a)          the Company’s good faith estimate of Closing Date Cash (the “ Estimated Closing Cash Amount ”) and Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ”); and

 

(b)          the resulting calculation of the Cash Consideration.

 

1.8           Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination .

 

(a)          After Closing, Holdings shall cause to be prepared and, within sixty (60) days after Closing, Holdings shall cause to be delivered to the CB Holders’ Representative, a statement (together with reasonable supporting documentation) setting forth the GTY Parties’ determination of (i) Closing Date Cash and (ii) Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ”).

 

(b)          Following the Closing Date, the Company shall permit the CB Holders’ Representative and its counsel, accountants and other advisors reasonable access (during normal business hours, with the right to make copies) to the financial and other relevant books and records of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case for the purposes of the review and objection right and dispute process contemplated in this Section 1.8 . Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 1.8(b) , the Company shall not be required to, or to cause any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to, grant access to or furnish information to the CB Holders’ Representative to the extent that (a) such information is subject to an attorney/client or attorney work product privilege or (b) such access or the furnishing of such information is prohibited by applicable Law.

 

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(c)          If the CB Holders’ Representative disagrees with the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, the CB Holders’ Representative shall notify Holdings in writing of such disagreement within thirty (30) days after delivery of the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, which notice shall describe in reasonable detail the nature of such disagreement, including the specific items involved and the dollar amounts thereof (a “ Purchase Price Dispute Notice ”). Any component of Holdings’ Purchase Price Adjustment Statement that is not the subject of an objection by the CB Holders’ Representative shall be final and binding on the Parties and deemed to be part of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If the CB Holders’ Representative does not deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 30-day period, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as delivered by Holdings to the CB Holders’ Representative, shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If the CB Holders’ Representative does deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 30-day period (the aggregate amount in dispute as set forth in the Purchase Price Dispute Notice, the “ Disputed Amounts ”), then the Disputed Amounts shall be resolved pursuant to Section 1.8(d) .

 

(d)          Holdings and the CB Holders’ Representative shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any Disputed Amounts and, if the Parties are able to resolve all Disputed Amounts, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as modified to reflect such resolution, shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If Holdings and the CB Holders’ Representative are unable to resolve all Disputed Amounts within twenty (20) days after delivery of the CB Holders’ Representative’s Purchase Price Dispute Notice, then the Disputed Amounts shall be referred for final determination to a mutually agreed upon nationally recognized firm of independent certified public accountants, which does not have any material relationship with GTY, Holdings, the CB Holders’ Representative or any of their respective Affiliates (such firm, or any successor thereto, the “ Accounting Arbitrator ”) within fifteen (15) days after the end of such 20-day period. If Holdings and the CB Holders’ Representative are unable to agree upon an Accounting Arbitrator within such 15-day period, then the Accounting Arbitrator shall be an accounting firm of national standing designated by the American Arbitration Association in New York, New York which does not have any material relationship with Holdings, the Company or any of their respective Affiliates. The CB Holders’ Representative and Holdings shall execute any agreement reasonably required by the Accounting Arbitrator for its engagement hereunder. The Accounting Arbitrator shall consider only those Disputed Amounts which Holdings and the CB Holders’ Representative have been unable to resolve. The Accounting Arbitrator will act as an expert (not an arbitrator) and may select as a resolution the position of either Holdings or the CB Holders’ Representative for each Disputed Amount (based solely on presentations and supporting material provided by the Parties and not pursuant to any independent review) or may impose an alternative resolution which cannot be higher than the highest value or lower than the lowest value presented by each Party for a disputed amount. The Accounting Arbitrator shall deliver to Holdings and the CB Holders’ Representative, as promptly as practicable, and in any event within forty-five (45) days after its appointment, a written report setting forth the resolution of such Disputed Amounts. Such report shall be final and binding upon the Parties. In selecting such resolution, the Accounting Arbitrator shall rely solely on the terms of this Agreement and on written submissions and supporting material provided by Holdings and the CB Holders’ Representative, and at the Accounting Arbitrator’s election, pursuant to responses provided by Holdings and the CB Holders’ Representative to inquiries posed by the Accounting Arbitrator’s review of the foregoing, but not pursuant to an independent review. Upon the decision of the Accounting Arbitrator, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as adjusted to the extent necessary to reflect the Accounting Arbitrator’s decision (and as otherwise adjusted in accordance with this Article 1 ), shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. The fees, costs and expenses of the Accounting Arbitrator shall be allocated to and borne by Holdings and the CB Holders’ Representative (on behalf of the CB Holders) based on the inverse of the percentage that the Accounting Arbitrator’s determination (before such allocation) bears to the Disputed Amount as originally submitted to the Accounting Arbitrator. For example, should the items in dispute total in amount to $1,000 and the Accounting Arbitrator awards $600 in favor of the CB Holders’ Representative’s position, 60% of the costs of its review would be borne by Holdings and 40% of the costs would be borne by the CB Holders’ Representative.

 

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(e)          “ Final Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (i) the Cash Purchase Price, less (ii) the Closing Date Indebtedness amount as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, plus (iii) the Closing Date Cash as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement.

 

1.9           Post-Closing Adjustment Amount .

 

(a)          The “ Adjustment Amount ,” which may be positive or negative, shall mean an amount equal to (i) the Final Cash Consideration, minus (ii) Cash Consideration.

 

(b)          If the Adjustment Amount is a positive number or zero, then:

 

(i)          Holdings and the CB Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of the CB Holders, and

 

(ii)         Holdings shall promptly pay to the Exchange Agent the Adjustment Amount for the benefit of the CB Holders.

 

(c)          If the Adjustment Amount is a negative number, then Holdings and the CB Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein as follows:

 

(i)          to Holdings, an amount equal to the lesser of: (x) the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, or (y) the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount; and

 

(ii)         if the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount is less than the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, to the Exchange Agent the remainder of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, for the benefit of the CB Holders.

 

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(d)          To the extent that the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount exceeds the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, Holdings shall be entitled to recover such excess adjustment amount, at its option in its sole discretion, from the Indemnity Escrow Account or directly from the CB Holders on a several basis.

 

(e)          Any amounts payable pursuant to this Section 1.9 shall be paid (or joint instruction to the Escrow Agent shall be provided) within two (2) Business Days after final determination pursuant to Section 1.8 of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Party receiving such payment.

 

(f)          The CB Holders’ Representative and Holdings agree to treat any payment made pursuant to this Section 1.9 as an adjustment to the purchase price for federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes.

 

1.10          Escrowed Portion of the Purchase Price . For the purpose of securing the CB Holders’ obligations under Section 1.9 , at the Closing, Holdings shall deliver or cause to be delivered $100,000 in cash (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Amount ”) to the Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Account ”) that will be designated and administered by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agreement will provide, among other things, that all amounts in the Purchase Price Escrow Account will be released in accordance with the amounts provided on the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement and paid pursuant to Section 1.6 .

 

1.11          Withholding . GTY, Holdings, the Surviving Company, the Exchange Agent and their Affiliates shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any consideration payable or otherwise deliverable pursuant to this Agreement to any Person (including payments of the Cash Purchase Price, the Indemnity Escrow Amount, the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, the Expense Fund Amount and the Earnout Consideration) such amounts as GTY, Holdings, the Surviving Company, the Exchange Agent, or any Affiliate thereof are required to deduct and withhold therefrom under the Code, or under any provision of state, local or foreign Tax Law or under any other applicable legal requirement. To the extent such amounts are so deducted or withheld and paid over to the proper Governmental Body in accordance with all applicable Laws, such amounts shall be treated for all purposes under this Agreement as having been paid to the Person to whom such amounts would otherwise have been paid.

 

1.12          Closing . The consummation of the Transaction (the “ Closing ”) shall take place at the offices of Winston & Strawn LLP in New York, New York, or remotely via electronic exchange of documents and signatures, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the second (2 nd ) Business Day following the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions of the Parties to consummate the Transaction (other than conditions with respect to actions the respective Parties will take at the Closing itself) or such other date as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (the “ Closing Date ”).

 

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Article 2
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE COMPANY

 

As an inducement to GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transaction, the Company hereby represents and warrants to GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date) that:

 

2.1           Organization, Qualification and Power . Each Company Party (i) is a corporation, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of Delaware, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business and, if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or existing, to have such power or authority, or if applicable to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, correct and complete copies of the Organizational Documents of each Company Party. No Company Party is in default under or in material violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents, or has not conducted any business under or otherwise used, for any purpose or in any jurisdiction, any fictitious name, assumed name or trade name within the past five (5) years.

 

2.2           Authorization of Transaction . The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, and subject to the CB Holder Consent, to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder and consummate the Transaction. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which the Company is or, at the Closing will become, a party, and the consummation of the Transaction, have been duly approved by all requisite action on the part of the Company, subject only to the CB Holder Consent. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which the Company is, or at Closing will become a party, have been, or at the Closing will be, duly executed and delivered by the Company, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto, this Agreement constitute, or with respect to any Ancillary Agreement to be executed at Closing will constitute, the valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

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2.3           Capitalization and Subsidiaries .

 

(a)           Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists all of the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of the Company, and Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists the record and beneficial owners of such CB Shares and the number of CB Shares owned by each such Person. All of the CB Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all Laws, including securities Laws. None of the CB Shares have been issued in violation of, or are subject to, any restriction on transfer, repurchase option, right of redemption, preemptive right, rights of first refusal or other agreements or rights. Except as set forth in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there are no (i) other shares or units of Capital Stock or other securities of the Company outstanding as of the date hereof, (ii) authorized, issued or outstanding equity appreciation rights, phantom equity rights, profit participations or similar rights with respect to the Company or its Capital Stock, (iii) voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts to which the Company is a party with respect to the voting or transfer of the Capital Stock of the Company, (iv) Contracts under which the Company is or may become obligated to acquire, sell or otherwise issue any Capital Stock or any other securities of the Company or (v) conditions or circumstances that may give rise to or provide a basis for the assertion of a claim by any Person to the effect that such Person is entitled to acquire or receive any shares of Capital Stock or other securities of the Company.

 

(b)           Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists all of the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of each Subsidiary of the Company, the record and beneficial owners of such Capital Stock and the number of shares or units of Capital Stock owned by each such Person. All of the Capital Stock listed in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule is duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and has been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all Laws, including securities Laws, and none of such Capital Stock has been issued in violation of, or is subject to, any restriction on transfer, repurchase option, right of redemption, preemptive right, rights of first refusal or other agreements or rights. Except as set forth in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there are no (i) other shares or units of Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company, (ii) authorized, issued or outstanding equity appreciation rights, phantom equity rights, profit participations or similar rights with respect to any Subsidiary of the Company, (iii) voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or of the Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company, or (iv) Contracts under which the Company is or may become obligated to acquire, sell or otherwise issue any Capital Stock or any other securities of any Subsidiary of the Company, or (v) conditions or circumstances that may give rise to or provide a basis for the assertion of a claim by any Person to the effect that such Person is entitled to acquire or receive any shares of Capital Stock or other securities of any Subsidiary of the Company. Each Person set forth in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule is the record and beneficial owner of, all of the Capital Stock indicated as owned by it free and clear of any and all Liens.

 

(c)          Except as set forth in Section 2.3(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Party (i) owns, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock, debt or other investment or interest in any Person, or (ii) has any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, make loans to or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of any other Person.

 

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2.4           Non-contravention; Required Consents . Except as set forth in Section 2.4 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the CB Holder Consent and the filing of the Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (a) violate or conflict with any (i) Law or Order applicable to any Company Party or (ii) provision of the Organizational Documents of any Company Party; (b) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Material Contract, material Consent or material Permit to which any Company Party is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; (c) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien (other than a Permitted Lien) upon the assets of any Company Party or, to the Knowledge of the Company, any of the CB Shares; or (d) require any notice to or filing with, or Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction, except for such Consent and notice filings the failure to obtain or make would not reasonably be expected to be material to the Company Parties, except with respect to clauses (b) and (c), for such conflicts, violations, breaches, defaults or rights that, individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to be material to the Company Parties. There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending, or to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing, against any Company Party or the Business, or any of their respective assets, properties or rights, that (x) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (y) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (z) prohibits any Company Party from complying with its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

2.5           Brokers’ Fees . Except as set forth on Section 2.5 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Party (i) has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction or (ii) has entered into any Contract which could give rise to any liability or obligation of the Surviving Company, Holdings or GTY or any of their respective Affiliates to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

2.6           Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          Attached to Section 2.6(a)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule are correct and complete copies of the following financial statements of the Company Parties: (i) audited balance sheets, statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 and the unaudited balance sheets, statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 (collectively, the “ Annual Financial Statements ”); and (ii) unaudited balance sheet (the “ Most Recent Balance Sheet ”), statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows as of and for the six (6)-month period ended June 30, 2018 (collectively, the “ Interim Financial Statements ”, and together with the Annual Financial Statements, the “ Financial Statements ”). The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with past practices of the Company Parties, subject, in the case of the Interim Financial Statements, to (y) normal and recurring year-end adjustments, the effect of which will not be materially adverse, and (z) the absence of notes that, if presented, would not differ materially from those presented in the Annual Financial Statements. The Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with the books of account and other financial records of the Company Parties and the Business, except as may be indicated in the notes or schedules thereto, and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operation, changes in equity and cash flow of the Company Parties and the Business as of their respective dates and for the periods then ending.

 

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(b)          The financial records, systems, controls, data and information of the Company Parties and the Business are recorded, stored, maintained and operated under means that are under the exclusive ownership and direct control of the Company Parties or their accountants. The Company Parties have devised and maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP (“ Internal Controls ”). No Company Party has identified or been made aware of (i) any significant deficiency or material weakness in the preparation of the Financial Statements, (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves the Company Parties’ management or other employees who have a role in the preparation of financial statements, or (iii) any claim or allegation regarding any of the foregoing.

 

(c)          Since the Most Recent Balance Sheet Date until the date of this Agreement and except in connection with the Transaction or as expressly provided for under this Agreement, the Company Parties and the Business have been conducted in the Ordinary Course of Business, and there has not been any Material Adverse Effect with respect to any Company Party and, except as set forth on Section 2.6(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Party has:

 

(i)          sold, leased, transferred, assigned, surrendered, abandoned, released, encumbered or otherwise disposed in any way of any asset or property (tangible or intangible) with a value in excess of $50,000, other than sales of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(ii)         experienced any damage, destruction or loss to its assets or properties (tangible or intangible) in excess of $50,000, whether or not covered by insurance;

 

(iii)        except in the case of customer contracts entered into in the Ordinary Course of Business, terminated, materially amended, materially modified or entered into any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof), or received written notice from any Person regarding the acceleration, termination, modification or cancelation of any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof);

 

(iv)        issued, created, incurred or assumed any Debt involving more than $50,000;

 

(v)         except in the Ordinary Course of Business, forgiven, cancelled, compromised, waived, released or otherwise disposed of, in any way, any Debt owed to it, or any right, power or claim, involving more than $50,000;

 

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(vi)        other than as contemplated under section (vii) below, issued, sold, repurchased, redeemed or made any other disposition or acquisition of any Capital Stock, or granted any options, warrants or other rights to acquire (including upon conversion, exchange or exercise) any Capital Stock, or declared, set aside, made or paid any dividend or distribution with respect to its Capital Stock, or made any other payment to the holders of its Capital Stock (or any Affiliate of such holders), or amended or made any material change to any of its Organizational Documents;

 

(vii)       except in the Ordinary Course of Business, (A) granted or announced any increase in salary or bonuses, any incentive award, bonus, severance or similar compensation or otherwise increased the compensation or benefits payable or provided to any present or former director, officer, employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider, except such grants, announcements and increases required by existing Contracts; (B) adopted, materially amended or terminated any Employee Benefit Plan or materially increased the compensation or benefits provided under any Employee Benefit Plan, (C) hired, promoted, or changed the classification (exempt or non-exempt) or status (employee or independent contractor) in respect of any employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider with annual compensation in excess of $150,000, or (D) granted any equity or equity-based awards;

 

(viii)      made any material commitments outside of the Ordinary Course of Business in excess of $50,000 for capital expenditures to be paid after the Closing or failed to incur any capital expenditures in excess of $50,000 in accordance with any capital expense budget;

 

(ix)         except as required by applicable Law or GAAP, instituted any material change in the conduct of its business, in its accounting principles, practices or methods, or cash management practices or method of purchase, sale, lease, management, marketing or operation;

 

(x)          (A) incurred any Taxes outside of the ordinary course of business; (B) entered into any agreement with any Governmental Body (including a “closing agreement” under Code Section 7121) with respect to any Tax or Tax Returns of any Company Party; (C) surrendered a right of any Company Party to a material Tax refund; (D) changed an accounting period of any Company Party with respect to any Tax; (E) filed an amended Tax Return for any Company Party; (F) made a material Tax election inconsistent with past practices; (G) changed or revoked any material election with respect to Taxes or Tax Return of any Company Party; and (H) entered into any agreement to extend or waive the applicable statute of limitations with respect to any Tax of any Company Party;

 

(xi)         collected its accounts receivable or paid any accrued liabilities or accounts payable or prepaid any expenses or other items, in each case, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xii)        except in the Ordinary Course of Business, entered into any material transaction with any Affiliate;

 

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(xiii)       made a material loan or advance to any Person, other than advances to employees for business expenses or employee benefits to be incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business or transactions with customers on credit in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xiv)      adopted or effected any business combination, reorganization, recapitalization or other acquisition or disposition of a material amount of assets or properties in any manner (whether by merger or purchase of equity or assets or otherwise) with any Person;

 

(xv)       entered into any joint venture, partnership or similar arrangement;

 

(xvi)      entered into or became subject to any power of attorney;

 

(xvii)     commenced or settled any material Proceeding, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xviii)    revalued, in any material respect, material assets or properties, including writing off notes or accounts receivable, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xix)       abandoned, allowed to lapse, transferred or licensed to (or covenanted not to assert against) any Person any material rights to any Intellectual Property that is material to the operation of the Business, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xx)        materially amended, materially modified, terminated, canceled or permitted to lapse any insurance policies; or

 

(xxi)       agreed, committed to or entered into any Contract to do any of the foregoing, except as contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(d)          The Company Parties’ accrued, unpaid and documented Transaction Expenses as of the date hereof, and the Company Parties’ good faith estimate of such Transaction Expenses through and including the Closing Date, are set forth on Section 2.6(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

2.7           Undisclosed Liabilities . Except as set forth in Section 2.7 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company Parties do not have, and the assets, properties and rights of the Business are not subject to, any liabilities (whether asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued), except for liabilities that (a) are accrued or reserved against on the face of the Financial Statements (but only to the extent of the amount accrued or reserved), rather than in any notes or schedules thereto, (b) were incurred subsequent to the date of the Financial Statements in the Ordinary Course of Business (none of which result from, arise out of, relate to or were caused by any material breach of Contract, material breach of warranty, tort, infringement or material violation of Law), including in connection with the Transaction, or (c) those which are not greater than $50,000 individually or $100,000 in the aggregate. No Company Party is a guarantor or otherwise liable for any liabilities of any other Person other than endorsements for collection in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

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2.8           Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 2.8(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there is no, and since January 1, 2015, there has been no, material Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened, involving the Company Parties or the Business, or affecting any of their respective assets, rights or properties.

 

(b)          There are no material Orders to which the Company Parties or the Business are subject, except for regulatory decrees and Orders of general applicability to Persons conducting similar businesses in the affected jurisdiction. Since January 1, 2015, each Company Party is in compliance with, in all material respects, all applicable Laws and Orders applicable to Company Parties and the Business.

 

(c)           Section 2.8(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule contains a true and complete list of all of the material Permits necessary under applicable Laws to permit the Company Parties to lawfully own, operate, use and maintain their assets in the manner in which they are now operated, used and maintained and to lawfully conduct the business of the Company Parties as currently conducted. Except as set forth on Section 2.8(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company Parties have obtained and are in material compliance with, all such Permits. All such Permits are in full force and effect. All applications required to have been filed for the renewal of such Permits have been duly filed on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body, and all other filings required to have been made with respect to such Permits have been duly made on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body. All such Permits are renewable by their terms or in the ordinary course of business without the need to comply with any special qualification procedures or to pay any amounts other than routine fees or similar charges. Since January 1, 2015, (i) there has not occurred any material default under any Permit by the Company Parties, and (ii) none of the Company Parties have received any written notice from any Governmental Body relating to the revocation or material adverse modification of any material Permit or with respect to any failure by the Company Parties to have any material Permit required in connection with the operation of their businesses and to the Knowledge of the Company no material violations have been recorded by any Governmental Body in respect of any material Permits.

 

(d)          There is no bankruptcy or insolvency Proceeding of any character, including, without limitation, bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, dissolution or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting the Company Parties, and no Company Party has taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such Proceeding. No Company Party is insolvent under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Law.

 

(e)          To the Knowledge of the Company, the Company (i) has not been charged with and, is not now under investigation with respect to, any actual or alleged violation of any applicable Law or other requirement of a Governmental Body and (ii) has filed all reports required to be filed with any Governmental Body and all such reports are accurate and complete in all material respects and in compliance with all applicable Laws.

 

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2.9           Tax Matters .

 

(a)          All income and other material Tax Returns were true, correct and complete in all material respects and were prepared in substantial compliance with all applicable Laws. All material Taxes of the Company Parties due and payable (whether or not shown or required to be shown on any Tax Return) have been timely paid.

 

(b)          All Taxes of the Company Parties not yet due and payable have been fully accrued in accordance with GAAP on the books of the relevant Company Party.

 

(c)          No Company Party currently is the beneficiary of any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return (other than automatic extensions). Since January 1, 2013, no written claim has been made by a Governmental Body in a jurisdiction where the Company Parties do not file Tax Returns that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. There are no Liens for Taxes on any of the assets of the Company Parties other than Permitted Liens.

 

(d)          Each Company Party has timely and properly withheld (i) all material Taxes required to have been withheld in connection with any amounts paid or owing to any employee, agent, independent contractor, nonresident, member, creditor, stockholder, or other Person and (ii) all material sales, use, ad valorem, and value added Taxes. The Company Parties timely remitted all withheld Taxes to the proper Governmental Body in accordance with all applicable Laws. All Forms W-2 and 1099 required with respect thereto have been properly completed in all material respects and timely filed.

 

(e)          No Company Party has ever been a member of any Affiliated Group (other than any such Affiliated Group in which any Company Party is currently a member).

 

(f)          No Company Party is liable for Taxes of any other Person as a result of successor liability, transferee liability, joint or several liability (including pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 or any similar provision of state, local, or non-U.S. Law), or otherwise. No Company Party is party to any Tax Sharing Agreements.

 

(g)          Less than fifty (50%) of the Company’s and each Subsidiary’s assets consist of interests in “United States real property interests” within the meaning of Code Section 897(c).

 

(h)          There is no audit or other Proceeding in progress or pending, or proposed or threatened in writing, with respect to any Taxes or Tax Returns of, or with respect to, any Company Party. No Company Party has commenced a voluntary disclosure proceeding in any state, local or non-U.S. jurisdiction that has not been fully resolved or settled.

 

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(i)          None of the Company Parties has a request for a private letter ruling, a request for administrative relief, a request for technical advice, a request for a change of any method of accounting, or other request pending with any Governmental Body that relates to the Taxes or Tax Returns of any Company Party. No power of attorney granted by any Company Party with respect to any Taxes is currently in force.

 

(j)          No Company Party has waived any statute of limitations in respect of Taxes or agreed to any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency, which waiver or extension remains in effect.

 

(k)          No Company Party has constituted a “distributing corporation” or a “controlled corporation” (within the meaning of Code Section 355(a)(1)(A)) in a distribution of shares that was reported or otherwise constituted a distribution of shares under Code Section 355(i) in the two (2) years prior to the date of this Agreement or that could otherwise constitute part of a “plan” or “series of related transactions” (within the meaning of Code Section 355(e)) that includes the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(l)           No Company Party has engaged in any transaction that could affect the income Tax liability for any period not closed by the statute of limitations which is a “listed transaction” (or a substantially similar transaction) within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b)(2) (irrespective of the effective dates).

 

(m)          No Company Party is required to include a material item of income, or exclude a material item of deduction, for any period after the Closing Date (determined without regard to the transactions contemplated hereby) as a result of (i) an installment sale transaction occurring before the Closing governed by Code Section 453 (or any similar provision of state, local or non-U.S. Law); (ii) a transaction occurring before the Closing reported as an open transaction for U.S. federal income Tax purposes (or any similar doctrine under state, local, or non-U.S. Law); (iii) any material prepaid amounts or deferred revenue received before the Closing; (iv) an adjustment under Code Section 481 as a result of a change in method of accounting requested or initiated before the Closing with respect to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or as a result of an impermissible method used in a Pre-Closing Tax Period); (v) an agreement entered into with any Governmental Body (including a “closing agreement” under Code Section 7121 or any “gain recognition agreements” entered into under Code Section 367) before the Closing; or (vi) the application of Code Section 263A (or any similar provision of state, local, or non-U.S. Law).

 

(n)          No Company Party has made an election (including a protective election) before the Closing pursuant to Code Section 108(i), Code Section 965(h) or Code Section 965(n).

 

(o)          No Company Party currently uses the cash method of accounting for income Tax purposes.

 

(p)          No Company Party has any “long-term contracts” that are subject to a method of accounting provided for in Code Section 460 or has any deferred income pursuant to IRS Revenue Procedure 2004-34, Treasury Regulation Section 1.451-5, Code Section 455, Code Section 456 or any corresponding or similar provision of Law.

 

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(q)          No Company Party owns an interest in any Flow-Thru Entity, any controlled foreign corporation (as defined in Section 957 of the Code) or any passive foreign investment company (as defined in Section 1297 of the Code).

 

(r)          The Tax Representations constitute the sole and exclusive representations and warranties of the Company Parties with respect to Taxes.

 

2.10         Real Property; Personal Property .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties own or have fee title to any real property.

 

(b)           Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth the address of each parcel of Leased Real Property, and a true and complete list of all Leases for each parcel of Leased Real Property. The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, a true and complete copy of each Lease, and in the case of any oral Lease, a written summary of the material terms of such Lease. The Company and its Subsidiaries have performed and observed in all material respects all covenants, conditions and agreements required to be performed or observed by the applicable party in connection with the Leases. Neither the Company nor its Subsidiaries are in default (with or without notice or lapse of time or both) under any of the Leases.

 

(c)          Each Company Party holds a leasehold or sub-leasehold estate free and clear of all Liens created by the Company Party, other than Permitted Liens, in the Leased Real Property indicated as leased by the Company Party in Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

(d)          Except as set forth in Section 2.10(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , with respect to the premises of Leased Real Property: (i) no CB Holder has received any written notice of a Proceeding, suit or administrative action relating to any such parcel of Leased Real Property or other matters affecting adversely the current use or occupancy thereof; (ii) the operation of the Leased Real Property in the manner in which it is now operated by the Company complies, in all material respects, with all zoning, building, use, safety or other similar Laws; and (iii) no Company Party has granted, or entered into any Contract granting, to any third party the right of use or occupancy of any such parcel of Leased Real Property or portion thereof, and there are no third parties in possession of any such parcel of Leased Real Property or portion thereof.

 

(e)          Except for properties and assets sold or otherwise disposed of in the Ordinary Course of Business, the Company Parties hold and own good and valid title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, all material assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other material items of tangible personable property that are (i) reflected on the Most Recent Balance Sheet as of the Most Recent Balance Sheet Date, or (ii) otherwise used in the operation of the Business, in each case, free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens. All of the material assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other material items of tangible personable property reflected on the Most Recent Balance Sheet as of the Most Recent Balance Sheet Date or otherwise used in the operation of the Business have been maintained, are in good operating condition and good state of repair, and are adequate for the uses for which they are employed, in each case, in all material respects and subject to normal wear and tear in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

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2.11         Intellectual Property .

 

(a)          The former and current products, services and operation of the Business have not, within the six (6) years prior to Closing, interfered with, infringed, misappropriated, or otherwise violated, and do not interfere with, infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate, any Intellectual Property rights of any Person in any respect. No CB Holder or Company Party has received any written charge, complaint, claim, demand, or notice (other than arising in ex parte prosecution proceedings) alleging any such infringement, misappropriation, or other violation (including any claim that the Company Parties must license or refrain from using any Intellectual Property rights of any Person) or challenging the ownership, registration, validity or enforcement of any Owned Intellectual Property. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Person is interfering with, challenging, infringing upon, misappropriating, or otherwise violating any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

(b)          The Company Parties own or have the right to use all Intellectual Property that is used or has been developed for use in, and material to, the Business. Section 2.11(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule identifies each (i) currently pending application or registration for any patent, trademark, service mark, and copyright and each Internet domain name which is owned by the Company Parties and (ii) each license of Intellectual Property which is utilized in the operation of the Business obtained by the Company Parties (excluding each license of generally available off-the-shelf software (including software as a service) that does not call for more than Fifty Thousand ($50,000) in a one-time license fee or annual payments and any Incidental License). Except as set forth in Section 2.11(b)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all of the Intellectual Property that is required to be disclosed in Section 2.11(b)(ii) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule that is registered is enforceable and to the Knowledge of the Company, valid. A Company Party is the sole and exclusive owner of each right, title and interest in and to all Owned Intellectual Property, free and clear of any Liens. The Owned Intellectual Property is not subject to any outstanding Order restricting the use or licensing thereof by the Company Parties or the Business. All the Owned Intellectual Property required to be disclosed in Section 2.11(b)(ii) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule that is a currently issued patent, patent application, or other registration or pending application for registration has been maintained effective by the filing of all necessary filings, maintenance and renewals and timely payment of requisite fees. No loss or expiration of any Owned Intellectual Property that is issued, or registered is threatened, pending or reasonably foreseeable, except for patents expiring at the end of their statutory terms (and not as a result of any act or omission by the Company Parties).

 

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(c)          The Company Parties have taken commercially reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of all trade secrets and any other material confidential information owned by the Company Parties (and any confidential information owned by any Person to whom any of the Company Parties has a confidentiality obligation). No such trade secret or material confidential information that the applicable Company Party intended to keep confidential has been disclosed by any of the Company Parties to any Person other than pursuant to a written agreement restricting the disclosure and use of such trade secrets or any other material confidential information by such Person. No current or former founder, employee, contractor or consultant of any of the Company Parties has any right, title or interest, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in any Owned Intellectual Property, other than any right title or interest that cannot be assigned or waived under applicable Law. The Company Parties have obtained from all Persons (including all current and former founders, employees, contractors and consultants) who have created any material Intellectual Property for the Company Parties valid and enforceable written assignments of any such Intellectual Property to one of the Company Parties. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Person is in violation of any such written confidentiality or assignment agreements.

 

(d)          None of the Company Parties received any funding from any Governmental Body that was specifically provided or used for the purpose of developing any material Owned Intellectual Property and no facility of any Governmental Body, university, college, other educational institution or research center was used in the development of any material Owned Intellectual Property. No current or former employee, or to the Knowledge of the Company, contractor or consultant who was involved in, or contributed to, the creation or development of any material Owned Intellectual Property simultaneously performed services for any Governmental Body or a university, college or other educational institution or research center (other than in connection with the performance of services by such individual for a Company Party) during a period of time during which such employee, contractor or consultant was also involved in, or contributing to, the creation or development of any material Owned Intellectual Property. None of the Company Parties is required to pay any royalty or make any other form of payment to any Governmental Body to allow the use, licensing, assignment or transfer of any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

(e)          All Software owned by a Company Party does not contain any Self-Help Code or Unauthorized Code. No Person other than the Company Parties or employees or contractors of the Company Parties that are subject to written obligations of confidentiality possesses a copy, in any form (print, electronic or otherwise), of any source code for such Software. None of the Company Parties has any obligation to afford any Person access to any such source code, and all such source code has not been disclosed except pursuant to written obligations of confidentiality. The Company Parties are in possession of documentation relating to the Software used in the Business, including installation and user documentation, engineering specifications, flow charts and know-how, reasonably necessary for the use, maintenance, enhancement, development and other exploitation of such Software as used in the Business.

 

(f)          None of the Company Parties has licensed or distributed to any third party any combination of Publicly Available Software and Owned Intellectual Property in a manner that (i) requires the disclosure, licensing or distribution of any source code for any portion of such Owned Intellectual Property or (ii) otherwise impose any material limitation, restriction or condition on the right or ability of the Company Parties to use, distribute or enforce any Owned Intellectual Property in any manner.

 

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(g)          The material IT Assets are operational, and fulfill the purposes for which they were acquired or developed. The Company Parties have commercially reasonable disaster recovery and security plans, procedures and facilities and have taken reasonable steps to safeguard the availability, security and integrity of the IT Assets and all data and information stored thereon, including from unauthorized access and infection by Unauthorized Code. The Company Parties have maintained in the Ordinary Course of Business all required Software licenses and service contracts, including the purchase of a sufficient number of license seats for all Software, with respect to the IT Assets.

 

(h)          Each item of material Intellectual Property owned or used by the Company Parties or the Business immediately prior to the Closing will be owned or available for use by the Company Parties and the Business immediately subsequent to the Closing on identical terms and conditions as owned or used by the Company Parties or the Business immediately prior to the Closing.

 

(i)          The Company Parties are in compliance with, in all material respects, all of confidentiality obligations under each Contract to which the Company Parties are a party.

 

(j)          The Company Parties have not experienced any Security Breaches or material Security Incidents, and none of the Company Parties is aware of any written or oral notices or complaints from any Person regarding such a Security Breach or material Security Incident. None of the Company Parties have received any written or oral complaints, claims, demands, inquiries or other notices, including without limitation a notice of investigation, from any Person (including any Governmental Body or self-regulatory authority or entity) regarding any of the Company Parties’ Processing of Personal Information or compliance with the Privacy and Security Requirements applicable to the Company Parties.

 

(k)          The Company Parties are and for the six (6) years prior to Closing have been in compliance, in all material respects, with all Privacy and Security Requirements applicable to the Company Parties. The Company Parties have a valid and legal right (whether contractually, by law or otherwise) to access or use all Personal Information that is Processed by or on behalf of the Company Parties in connection with the use and/or operation of its products, services and business. The execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not violate any applicable Privacy and Security Requirements or result in or give rise to any right of termination or other right to impair or limit the Company Parties’ rights to own or Process any Personal Information used in or necessary for the conduct of the Business.

 

(l)          The Company Parties have implemented Privacy Policies as required by the Privacy and Security Requirements applicable to the Company Parties, and the Company Parties are in compliance in all material respects with all such Privacy Policies. None of the Company Parties has used any Tracking Applications in a manner that materially violates any Privacy and Security Requirements applicable to the Company Parties.

 

(m)          The Company Parties have implemented reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards designed to protect Personal Information in their possession or control from unauthorized access by any Person, including each of the Company Parties’ employees and contractors, and to ensure compliance in all material respects with all applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

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2.12         Material Contracts .

 

(a)           Section 2.12(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists the following Contracts to which any Company Party is a party or by which its assets are bound (other than any Employee Benefit Plan of the Company Parties):

 

(i)          each Contract that has an annualized value or involves aggregate consideration in excess of $50,000, and that cannot be cancelled without penalty or further payment or without more than ninety (90) days’ notice;

 

(ii)         each Contract for the purchase or lease of equipment or other personal property involving annual payments in excess of $25,000;

 

(iii)        each Lease;

 

(iv)        each Contract to make any capital expenditure or to purchase a capital asset with remaining obligations in excess $50,000;

 

(v)         each Contract relating to the acquisition or disposition (by merger, purchase of stock or assets or otherwise) of any operating business, material assets or Capital Stock of any Person;

 

(vi)        each Contract purporting to create a joint venture, partnership or comparable arrangement involving the sharing of profits, losses, costs or liabilities with any other Person;

 

(vii)       each Contract containing any covenant that purports to restrict or limit any Company Party’s or the Business’ ability (A) to engage in any line of business, (B) to conduct activities in any geographic location, (C) to compete with any Person, (D) to hire or solicit any Person for employment or other business relationship, or (E) to develop, make, license, market, sell or distribute any product or service;

 

(viii)      each Contract for Debt in excess of $50,000;

 

(ix)         each collective bargaining agreement with any labor union currently in force and effect;

 

(x)          each Contract relating to employment or consulting between the Company Parties or the Business, on one hand, and any of their officers, directors, or executive level employees, on the other hand;

 

(xi)         each Contract involving a settlement or compromise of any material Proceeding pursuant to which there is any remaining material obligation upon the Company Parties;

 

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(xii)        each (A) Contract relating to the development of Intellectual Property (other than consulting and employment agreements entered into in the Ordinary Course of Business, such as any intellectual property assignment agreement with employees or any consulting agreement) for the Company Parties or registration or enforcement of any Owned Intellectual Property, and (B) material Intellectual Property License, other than any Incidental License or other licenses of generally available off-the-shelf software (including software as a service) that does not call for more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) in a one-time license fee or annual payments;

 

(xiii)       each current Company Government Contract and Government Contract Bid;

 

(xiv)      each Contract requiring the Company Parties to provide “most favored status,” “favored pricing,” right of first refusal or first negotiation to any customer or other Person or which imposes any minimum purchase obligations on the Company Parties; and

 

(xv)       any other Contract that is material to the Company Parties and not previously disclosed pursuant to this Section 2.12(a) .

 

(b)          The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, a correct and complete copy of each written Material Contract, together with all material amendments, exhibits, attachments, waivers or other changes thereto. Each Material Contract is legal, valid and binding agreement of the applicable Company Party, and the Company has no knowledge that any Material Contract is not a legal, valid and binding agreement of any other Party thereto, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies. Except as specifically disclosed and described in Section 2.12(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule : (i) no Company Party is in default under or material breach of any Material Contract; (ii) no Material Contract has been cancelled by any Company Party, or to the Knowledge of the Company, any other party thereto; (iii) no counterparty to any Material Contract has or has indicated in writing its intent to cease to use the goods or services of the Company, or to terminate or materially reduce its relationship with the Company; (iv) each Company Party has performed all material obligations under such Material Contracts required to be performed by it; (v) no event has occurred and no condition or state of facts exists which, upon giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a material breach or default under any such Material Contract by any Company Party or would permit the termination, modification or acceleration of such Material Contract or any right or obligation thereunder by any third party; and (vi) no Company Party has assigned, delegated or otherwise transferred to any Person any of its rights, title or interest under any such Material Contract.

 

2.13         Government Contracts and Bids .

 

(a)          With respect to each Contract between any of the Company Parties, on the one hand, and any Governmental Body, on the other hand (each a “ Company Government Contract ”), each Contract that is or has been over the last five (5) years between any of the Company Parties, on the one hand, and any prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each a “ Company Government Subcontract ”) and each outstanding bid, quotation or proposal by the Company in the last five (5) years that if accepted or awarded could lead to a Contract between the Company, on the one hand, and either any Governmental Body or prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each such outstanding bid, quotation or proposal, a “ Bid ”):

 

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(i)          To the Knowledge of the Company, each such Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract (other than Bids) has been legally awarded;

 

(ii)         All representations and certifications with respect to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract made by the Company were current, accurate and complete in all material respects when made, and the Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all such representations and certifications.

 

(iii)        The Company Parties are not, and have not been in the last five (5) years, in any material violation, breach or default of any provision of any federal order, statute, rule or regulation, agency supplements or any similar state or federal Governmental Rule governing any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract. No allegation that the Company Parties are or have been in the last five (5) years, in breach or violation in any material respect of any statutory, regulatory or contractual requirement has been made to the Company Parties and not withdrawn.

 

(iv)        During the last five (5) years, the Company Parties have not received a cure notice, a show cause notice or a stop work notice, nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, have any of the Company Parties been threatened with termination for default under any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(v)         No request for equitable adjustment by any Governmental Body or by any of the Company’s vendors, suppliers or subcontractors against it relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is pending as of the date hereof.

 

(vi)        There is no Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened, in connection with any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract, against the Company Parties, or any of their respective directors or officers, including (i) alleging fraud or under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729-3733), the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 423), or the Truth in Negotiations Act (10 U.S.C. § 2306a, 41 U.S.C. § 254b) or any state and local equivalent, or (ii) the violation of any Governmental Rule relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(vii)       Neither the Company Parties nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, any of its directors, officers, employees, consultants, or agents, nor any cost incurred by the Company Parties pertaining to a Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is the subject of any audit or investigation, other than within the normal course of business, and no incurred costs have been disallowed, or recommended for disallowance, by any Governmental Body.

 

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(viii)      The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all requirements of the Company Government Contracts or Company Government Subcontracts and any Governmental Rule referenced therein, including Governmental Rules relating to the safeguarding of, and access to, classified information.

 

(ix)         The Company Parties have not been suspended or debarred from bidding on contracts or subcontracts with any Governmental Body in connection with the conduct of its business; to the Knowledge of the Company, no such suspension or debarment has been initiated or threatened.

 

(x)          There are no outstanding written claims between any of the Company Parties and any prime contractor, subcontractor, vendor or other third party arising under or relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(xi)         Neither the Company Parties nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, any of its directors, officers or employees is or has been (except as to routine security investigations) under administrative, civil or criminal investigation, indictment or information by any Governmental Body with respect to any operations of the Company Parties.

 

(xii)        The Company Parties have properly included their proprietary markings on its proposal submissions in response to solicitations and deliverable submissions under Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts.

 

(xiii)       The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all terms and conditions, including other standards and requirements incorporated by reference, of the Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts.

 

(xiv)      No current operations of the Company Parties are restricted by the Organizational Conflicts of Interest restrictions as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 9.5.

 

(b)          The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all applicable cost accounting standards and cost principles of a Governmental Body and the Company Parties have not received written notice from the sponsoring United States Government Agency Administrative Contracting Officer or any other Governmental Body of any intent to suspend, disapprove or disallow any material costs.

 

(c)          To the Knowledge of the Company Parties, all former government personnel that have been employed or retained by the Company Parties comply with applicable Governmental Rules specifically related to post-government employment.

 

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2.14         Insurance . Section 2.14 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists each insurance policy maintained by, or to the Knowledge of the Company, on behalf of or for the benefit of Company Parties, and any active claims being made thereunder. Such insurance policies cover such risks as are customarily covered by Persons conducting similar businesses. All premiums due and payable under all such policies have been paid, and all such policies are in full force and effect. There are no pending claims under such policies which are reasonably likely to exhaust the applicable limits of liability. No Company Party has (a) received any written notice regarding any cancellation or invalidation of any insurance policy, refusal of any coverage or rejection of any claim under any insurance policy or material adjustment in the premiums payable with respect to any insurance policy, or (b) any written self-insurance or co-insurance plan.

 

2.15         Employees .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties is a party to any collective bargaining agreement, work council agreement, trade union agreement, or other agreement for the representation of employees. With respect to the Company Parties there is no labor strike, slowdown, unfair labor practice, work stoppage, picketing or other labor disruption pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. No union or labor representative organizing activities are taking place or have taken place in the past five (5) years at any of the locations operated by the Company Parties. The Transaction shall not create any notice or consultation obligations for the Company Parties related to Company Party employees.

 

(b)          The Company has delivered to the GTY Parties a true and complete list of all employees of the Company Parties as of August 15, 2018, including each employee’s title, position, location, employing entity, 2017 and 2018 annual rate of compensation or hourly wage, 2017 and 2018 target bonus opportunities and bonus compensation paid, status (full-time or part-time, exempt or non-exempt, and active or a description of any leave) and date of hire. All US employees of the Company Parties classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state and local wage and hour laws are properly classified.

 

(c)          The Company has delivered to the GTY Parties a true and complete list of each independent contractor, temporary employee, and consultant providing services to the Company Parties as of July 31, 2018, including the fees paid by the Company Parties to each independent contractor, temporary employee, and consultant in 2017 and as of the Most Recent Balance Sheet Date.

 

(d)          The Company Parties are in material compliance with all applicable Laws, including, but not limited to, those Laws relating to employment, wages and hours, immigration, plant closings and layoff under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (the “ WARN Act ”) and other similar Laws, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, pay equity, discrimination in employment, wrongful discharge, collective bargaining, fair labor standards wages and hours, affirmative action, civil rights, background checks, hiring practices, the collection and payment of social security and other Taxes, and occupational health and safety. There are no actions, demands, complaints, proceedings, suits, claims, audits, investigations, disputes, or grievances that are pending, or to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened concerning or affecting any current or former employee, independent contractor, consultant, temporary employee, or applicant, or related to any labor or employment matter. The Company Parties have properly classified all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees pursuant to applicable Law.

 

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(e)          The Company Parties have not (i) taken any action that could constitute a “mass layoff,” “mass termination,” or “plant closing” within the meaning of the WARN Act or similar state, local, or foreign Laws, or otherwise trigger notice requirements or liability under similar state, local, or foreign Laws, or (ii) incurred any liability under the WARN Act or any state, local, or foreign applicable Law that remains unsatisfied.

 

(f)          The Company Parties, as applicable, has paid in full (i) to all employees and former employees, any wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, overtime, cash-outs of accrued and unused vacation or paid time off, leave or severance amounts, or any other amounts that are due and payable, and (ii) to all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees, any fees for services that are due and payable.

 

(g)          The Company Parties have provided or Made Available to the GTY Parties current and complete copies of each written non-competition or non-solicitation Contract between any employees, independent contractors, consultants and temporary employees and the Company Parties. The Company Parties have not sought to enforce any non-competition or non-solicitation Contract covering a former employee of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company in the past three (3) years.

 

(h)          The Company Parties have not received written notice and have no Knowledge that any management level employee intends to terminate its relationship with the Company Parties.

 

2.16         Employee Benefits .

 

(a)           Section 2.16(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of each “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, stock purchase, stock option, stock appreciation right, restricted stock, profits interest, phantom equity or other equity-based, severance, employment, salary continuation, change in control, termination, fringe benefit, bonus, incentive, deferred compensation, profit sharing, pension, retirement, health, life, disability, accident, group insurance, welfare, vacation, and holiday plan, policy or program and any other plan, policy or program providing compensation or benefits to any director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of the Company or its Subsidiaries, which are maintained, sponsored or contributed to by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or under which any Company Party has any actual or contingent liability (each, a “ Company Benefit Plan ”). None of the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries sponsors, maintains or contributes to, or has any obligation to contribute to, any employee benefit plan that covers current or former employees, directors or consultants outside of the U.S.

 

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(b)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan (to the extent applicable thereto), the Company has Made Available in the electronic data room to the GTY Parties copies of (i) the current plan document for such Company Benefit Plan and any amendments thereto or, with respect to any unwritten Company Benefit Plan, a written description of the material terms of such plan, (ii) the most recent summary plan description (if any), (iii) the most recent annual report on Form 5500 and all attachments thereto filed with the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan (if applicable), (iv) the three (3) most recent compliance and nondiscrimination tests, (v) the most recent audited financial statements, (vi) the most recent determination or opinion letter, if any, issued by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan, (vii) the stop gap insurance policy for any self-funded Company Benefit Plan, and (viii) any material, non-routine correspondence during the last three (3) years with the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any other Governmental Body.

 

(c)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan: (i) each has been maintained, funded, operated, and administered in all material respects in accordance with its terms and all applicable Laws, including ERISA and the Code, (ii) all contributions and premiums required to be made with respect to any Company Benefit Plan have been made or, to the extent not yet due, accrued on the Company’s financial statements, and (iii) each Company Benefit Plan which is intended to be qualified within the meaning of Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter from the IRS or utilizes a prototype or volume submitter plan document that is the subject of a favorable opinion or advisory letter issued by the IRS to the sponsor of such prototype or volume submitter plan, and, to the Knowledge of the Company, nothing has occurred that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the qualified status of such Company Benefit Plan.

 

(d)          No Company Benefit Plan is, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor its or their respective ERISA Affiliates has sponsored, contributed to, or been required to contribute to, (i) a multiemployer plan (within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA) subject to Title IV of ERISA, (ii) any other pension plan subject to Title IV of ERISA, Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code, (iii) a “multiple employer plan” within the meaning of Section 210(a) of ERISA or Section 413(c) of the Code subject to ERISA, or (iv) a “multiple employer welfare arrangement” within the meaning of Section 3(40) of ERISA subject to ERISA.

 

(e)          No Company Benefit Plan provides health, life, or disability benefits to any officer, director or employee of the Company or its Subsidiaries following retirement or other termination of employment, other than (i) as required by applicable law, including Section 4980B of the Code and similar state law, (ii) coverage through the end of the month of retirement or other termination of employment, (iii) disability benefits attributable to disabilities occurring at or prior to retirement or other termination of employment, and (iv) conversion rights at the sole expense of the converting individual.

 

(f)          With respect to the Company Benefit Plans no actions, suits, demands, complaints, audits, investigations, proceedings, or claims (other than routine claims for benefits in the ordinary course) are pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or its Subsidiaries.

 

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(g)          No Company Party has any obligation or commitment to pay, “gross up”, or otherwise indemnify any Person with respect to Taxes under Section 409A or 4999 of the Code.

 

(h)          Except as set forth in Section 2.16(h) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , neither the Company’s execution of, nor the performance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will, either alone or in connection with any other event, (i) result in any payment, severance, or benefit becoming due to any current or former employee, director, officer, independent contractor, or consultant of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) increase the amount of any compensation, severance, or benefits otherwise payable under any Company Benefit Plan, (iii) result in the acceleration of the time of payment, funding, or vesting of any compensation, severance, payment, right, or benefit with respect to any current or former employee, director, officer, independent contractor, or consultant of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or (iv) result in any payment that would, individually or in combination with any other payment, constitute an “excess parachute payment,” as defined in Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (determined without regard to the exceptions provided for in Section 280G(b)(5) of the Code).

 

(i)          Each Company Benefit Plan that provides deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code has been maintained and operated in documentary and operational compliance with Section 409A of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder or an available exemption therefrom.

 

2.17         Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters . Except for matters which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect:

 

(a)          The Company Parties and the Business are, and since January 1, 2012 have been, in compliance in all material respects, with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(b)          There are no material Consents or material Permits that are required pursuant to Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements for the occupation of the facilities and the operation of the Business since January 1, 2015.

 

(c)          Since January 1, 2015, none of the Company Parties or the Business have received written notice of any actual or alleged violation of Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, or any liabilities or potential liabilities, including any investigatory, remedial or corrective obligations, relating to any Company Party or the Business, their current or former facilities or the Real Property arising under Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(d)          To the Knowledge of the Company, no Leased Real Property contains underground storage tanks.

 

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(e)          None of the Company Parties or the Business has treated, stored, disposed of, arranged for the disposal of, transported or released any Hazardous Substance in a manner which has resulted or reasonably would be expected to result in a material liability under applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(f)          To the Knowledge of the Company, there are no environmental conditions on the Real Property that violate applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(g)          There are no written environmental audits, health and safety audits, Phase I environmental site assessments, Phase II environmental site assessments or investigations, and environmental compliance assessments prepared within the past three (3) years by the Company Parties which are in the Company Parties’ possession and control.

 

2.18         Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships . Except as disclosed in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (a) there are no Contracts between any Company Party, on the one hand, and any CB Holder or Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates, on the other hand (other than, for purposes of clarification, any rights to indemnification, employment contracts, payments of salary, bonuses or benefits, reimbursement of expenses, or stock purchase agreements), (b) no CB Holder or Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates, has any claims against or owes any amount to, or is owed any amount by, any Company Party, or (c) no CB Holder or Affiliate of any CB Holder (excluding the Company Parties) has any material interest in or owns any material assets or properties used by the Company Parties or in the conduct of the Business. All Contracts set forth on Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule were made in the Ordinary Course of Business and were negotiated and entered into on an arms-length basis.

 

2.19         Anti-Corruption Laws .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties, nor of their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, or agents, in each case, acting for or on behalf of the Company Parties, has offered, paid, promised to pay or authorized the payment of anything of value, including cash, checks, wire transfers, tangible and intangible gifts, favors, services and entertainment and travel expenses that go beyond what is reasonable and customary, to (i) an executive, official, employee or agent of a Governmental Body, (ii) a director, officer, employee, or agent of a wholly or partially government-owned or -controlled company or business, (iii) a political party or official thereof, or candidate for political office, or (iv) an executive, official, employee or agent of a public international organization (e.g., the United Nations, World Bank or International Monetary Fund), in order to obtain or retain business or direct business to the Company Parties or to secure any improper advantage for the Company Parties.

 

(b)          The Company Parties and their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, and agents have been in compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws applicable to the Company Parties. No part of the consideration to be paid in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be used for any purpose that would constitute a violation of any Anti-Corruption Law.

 

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2.20         Customers .

 

(a)           Section 2.20(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names of the ten (10) largest customers of the Company Parties during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of the Company) (the “ Key Customers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such customer was invoiced during each such period.

 

(b)          The Company Parties maintain good relations with each of their Key Customers. Since January 1, 2015, no Key Customer (A) has canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or threatened in writing to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) has substantially reduced, or threatened in writing to substantially reduce, the use of products or services of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) has sought, or threatened in writing to seek, to reduce the price it pays for products or services of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (D) otherwise materially modified its business relationship with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. The Company or its Subsidiaries do not provide any material special rebate, discount or similar programs to any of the Key Customers. No Key Customer has any right to any material credit or refund for products sold or services rendered or to be rendered by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to any Contract with or practice of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

2.21         Suppliers .

 

(a)           Section 2.21(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names of the ten (10) largest suppliers of raw materials, supplies, merchandise and other goods and services (collectively, the “ Goods ”) of the Company Parties during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of the Company) (the “ Key Suppliers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such Key Supplier invoiced the Company or its Subsidiaries during such period.

 

(b)          The Company Parties maintain good relations with each of their Key Suppliers. Since January 1, 2018, no Key Supplier has (A) canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or threatened in writing to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) refused, or threatened in writing to refuse, to supply Goods to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) to the Knowledge of the Company, breached its obligations to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respect, (D) failed to comply with the quality, quantity or delivery standards of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respects.

 

2.22         Accounts Receivable; Accounts .

 

(a)           Section 2.22(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule contains an accurate and complete list and the aging of all accounts receivable of the Company and its Subsidiaries (“ Accounts Receivable ”) as of August 31, 2018. The Accounts Receivable represent valid obligations and bona fide transactions arising from or relating to sales actually made or services actually performed in the ordinary course of business. All such Accounts Receivable relate solely to the sale of goods or services to customers of the Company or its Subsidiaries, none of whom are Affiliates of the Company. As of the date of this Agreement, the Accounts Receivable are current and collectible net of the respective reserve shown in the corresponding line items on the Financial Statements or on the accounting records of Company or its Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date (which reserves are adequate and calculated consistent with past practice).

 

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(b)          As of the date of this Agreement (i) no account debtor has refused or threatened in writing to refuse to pay its obligations to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for any reason, (ii) to the Knowledge of the Company, no account debtor is insolvent or bankrupt, and (iii) no Account Receivable has been pledged to any third party by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

(c)          All accounts payable and notes payable of the Company, whether reflected on the Financial Statements or subsequently created, are valid payables that have arisen from bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice. Since the Most Recent Balance Sheet Date, the Company has paid its accounts payable in the ordinary course of its business and in a manner which is consistent with past practices.

 

(d)           Section 2.22(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of all banks and financial institutions in which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has an account, deposit, safe-deposit box, line of credit or other loan facility or relationship, or lock box or other arrangement for the collection of accounts receivable, with the names of all Persons authorized to draw or borrow thereon or to obtain access thereto.

 

2.23         Anti-money Laundering . The Company has in place reasonably adequate policies and procedures to identify, and verify the identity of each person for whom it may transmit funds. The Company also has developed, implemented, and maintains an effective written anti-money laundering program reasonably designed to prevent the Company from being used to facilitate money laundering. That program includes policies and procedures integrated with the Company’s automated data processing systems. That program also designates a person to assure day to day compliance with the program, provides for training of appropriate Company personnel, and provides for periodic independent review.

 

2.24         Association Requirements . The Company is in compliance in all material respects with all Association Requirements that are applicable to it. No event has occurred, and to the Knowledge of the Company, no condition nor circumstance exists, that would reasonably be expected to (with or without notice or lapse of time) constitute a material violation by the Company, or the failure on the part of the Company to comply with, any Association Requirement. The Company has not received any notice or other communication (in writing or otherwise) of any fine or penalty from any Association regarding a violation of, or failure to comply with, any Association Requirement. The Company has not received any notice from any Association relating to any increase in fees, costs, or interchange other than fees, costs or interchanges that have been increased on an industry-wide basis.

 

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2.25         Books and Records . The books of account, minute books, stock record books and other records of the Company and its Subsidiaries, all of which have been Made Available to the GTY Parties, are accurate and complete in all material respects and have been maintained in accordance with sound business practices and an adequate system of internal controls. The minute books of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries contain accurate and complete records of all meetings held of, and corporate action taken by, the Company or any Subsidiary’s stockholders, directors, and directors’ committees, and no such meeting has been held for which minutes have not been prepared and are not contained in such minute books. At the time of the Closing, all such books and records will be in the possession of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

 

2.26         No Other Representations and Warranties . Except as expressly set forth in this Article 2 (including the related portions of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule), none of the Company or any other Person has made or makes any other representation or warranty, written or oral, express or implied, on behalf of the Company, and any such other representations or warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed.

 

Article 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE GTY PARTIES

 

As an inducement to the Company to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transaction, Holdings, GTY and Merger Sub, jointly and severally, hereby represent and warrant, to the Company and the CB Holders, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date), that:

 

3.1           Organization, Qualification and Power . Each of Holdings, GTY and GTY Merger Sub (i) is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of Massachusetts, the Cayman Islands and Delaware, respectively, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business, and if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or existing, to have such power or authority, or if applicable, to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. No GTY Party is in default under or in material violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents, or has conducted any business under or otherwise used, for any purpose or in any jurisdiction, any fictitious name, assumed name or trade name since its inception.

 

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3.2           Authorization of Transaction . Subject to the receipt of the Required Vote, each GTY Party has all requisite corporate power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each other Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The GTY Board, the Board of Directors of Merger Sub and the Holdings Board have unanimously authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and subject to receipt of the Required Vote, no other corporate proceedings on the part of the GTY Board, Holdings or Merger Sub are necessary to approve and authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other documents contemplated hereby and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, enforceable against such GTY Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

3.3           Capitalization .

 

(a)          The GTY SEC Filings set forth the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of GTY. Except as set forth in the GTY SEC Filings filed prior to the date of this Agreement, except for the rights of holders of GTY Public Shares to have their GTY Public Shares redeemed for cash held in the Trust Account and except as contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of GTY or obligating GTY to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock of GTY. All shares of GTY Common Stock subject to issuance as aforesaid, upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. All outstanding GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and GTY Class B Ordinary Shares have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all applicable Laws, including securities Laws, and all requirements set forth in applicable contracts.

 

(b)          GTY owns, directly or indirectly (through one or more of its Subsidiaries), all of the issued and outstanding Capital Stock of each Subsidiary of GTY (including Holdings prior to the GTY Merger). No GTY Party owns, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock of, or has any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, to make loans or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of, any other Person (excluding GTY Parties). Except as set forth in Section 3.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of the Subsidiaries of GTY (including Holdings prior to the GTY Merger) or obligating the Subsidiaries of GTY (including Holdings prior to the GTY Merger) to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of the Subsidiaries of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock. All Capital Stock set forth in Section 3.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

(c)          Upon the Closing, the Merger Shares will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and shall be issued without violation of any preemptive rights of any third party free and clear of any Liens, other than Permitted Liens.

 

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3.4           Non-contravention; Required Consents .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 3.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (i) violate or conflict with any (A) Law or Order applicable to any GTY Party, or (B) provision of the Organizational Documents of any GTY Party; (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract, Consent or Permit to which any GTY Party is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; or (iii) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any Holdings Common Stock or any assets of any GTY Party, other than Permitted Liens. Except (w) as set forth on Section 3.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , (x) the Required Vote, (y) the filing with the SEC of the Registration Statement and such other documents in compliance with the Securities Exchange Act and the Securities Act as may be required in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction and (z) such Consents and Permits, the failure to make or obtain which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, no GTY Party is required to give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction.

 

(b)          There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending or threatened in writing, against any GTY Party, or any of their assets, properties or rights, that (i) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (ii) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (iii) prohibits the GTY Parties from complying with their obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

3.5           Brokers’ Fees . Except as disclosed in the GTY SEC Filings, no GTY Party has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

3.6           Undisclosed Liabilities . Except as set forth in Section 3.6 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , the GTY Parties do not have any liabilities required by GAAP to be set forth on the consolidated balance sheet of GTY, except for liabilities that (a) are accrued or reserved against on the face of the most recent consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto), (b) were incurred subsequent to the date of the most recent consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto) in the Ordinary Course of Business, (c) liabilities or obligations incurred in connection with the Transaction or (c) those which are not, individually or in the aggregate, material in amount.

 

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3.7           Solvency . Immediately after giving effect to the Transaction, GTY, Holdings and the Surviving Company and each GTY Party thereof will be able to pay their respective debts as they become due and will own property that has a fair saleable value greater than the amounts required to pay their respective debts (including a reasonable estimate of the amount of all contingent liabilities). No transfer of property is being made and no obligation is being incurred in connection with the Transaction with the intent to hinder, delay or defraud either present or future creditors of any GTY Party.

 

3.8           Pro-Forma Capitalization of Holdings . Section 3.8 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule lists the pro forma capitalization of Holdings after giving effect to the Merger and the other Roll-up Transactions (assuming all such transactions are consummated in accordance with the terms thereof and without giving effect to any redemptions after the date hereof by GTY of shares issued in its initial public offering). Except as set forth on Section 3.8 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule or in the GTY SEC Filings, neither GTY, Holdings nor any other GTY Party will have outstanding securities convertible into, exchangeable for or carrying the right to acquire equity securities of GTY, Holdings or any other GTY Party, or subscriptions, warrants, options, rights (including pre-emptive rights), stock appreciation rights, phantom stock interests or other arrangements or commitments obligating GTY, Holdings or any other GTY Party to issue or dispose of any of its respective equity securities or any other ownership interest in GTY, Holdings or any GTY Party.

 

3.9           SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          GTY has filed with the SEC all forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC for and since its initial public offering of securities. As of their respective dates, the GTY SEC Filings (i) were prepared in accordance, in all material respects, with the requirements of the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act, as applicable, as in effect on the date so filed, and (ii) did not, at the time they were filed (or, if amended, as of the date of such amendment), contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or incorporated by reference therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Except to the extent set forth in the preceding sentence, GTY makes no representation or warranty whatsoever concerning any GTY SEC Filing as of any time other than the date or period with respect to which it was filed. The certifications and statements required by (x) Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act and (y) 18 U.S.C. § 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) relating to the GTY SEC Filings are accurate and complete and comply as to form and content with all applicable Governmental Bodies in all material respects.

 

(b)          Each of the consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto) was prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto or, in the case of unaudited financial statements, as permitted by Form 10-Q of the SEC) and each fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of GTY as of the respective dates thereof and for the respective periods indicated therein, except as otherwise noted therein (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal and recurring year-end adjustments).

 

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(c)          The financial records, systems, controls, data and information of GTY are recorded, stored, maintained and operated under means that are under the exclusive ownership and direct control of GTY or its accountants. GTY has devised and maintains a system of Internal Controls. The Internal Controls for GTY satisfy the requirements of Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act, and such Internal Controls are designed to ensure that all material information concerning GTY is made known on a timely basis to the individuals responsible for the preparation of GTY SEC Filings and other public disclosure documents.

 

(d)          Since the Most Recent Balance Sheet Date until the date of this Agreement, there has not been any Material Adverse Effect with respect to GTY, Holdings or Merger Sub. None of GTY, Holdings or Merger Sub has conducted any business other than its formation, the public offering of its securities (and the related private offerings), the making of public reports under the Exchange Act and the search for, and preparation for the execution of, a business combination.

 

3.10          Registration Statement and Proxy Statement . On the effective date of the Registration Statement (the “ Effective Date ”), the Registration Statement, and when first filed in accordance with Rule 424(b) and/or filed pursuant to Section 14A, the Proxy Statement (or any amendment or supplement thereto), shall comply in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act. On the Effective Date, the Registration Statement will not 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 not misleading. On the date of any filing pursuant to Rule 424(b), the date the Proxy Statement is first mailed to the GTY Shareholders, and at the time of the GTY Shareholder Meeting, the Proxy Statement (together with any amendments or supplements thereto) will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided , however , that GTY makes no representations or warranties as to the information contained in or omitted from the Registration Statement or the Proxy Statement in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished in writing to GTY by or on behalf of the Company specifically for inclusion in the Registration Statement or the Proxy Statement.

 

3.11          Nasdaq Stock Market Quotation . The issued and outstanding shares of GTY Common Stock are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and are listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “GTYH”. There is no action or proceeding pending or threatened in writing against GTY by the Nasdaq or the SEC with respect to any intention by such entity to deregister the GTY Common Stock or terminate the listing of GTY on the Nasdaq Capital Market. None of GTY or any of its Affiliates has taken any action in an attempt to terminate the registration of the GTY Common Stock under the Exchange Act.

 

3.12          Litigation; Legal Compliance . Except as set forth in Section 3.12 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , (a) there is no material Proceeding pending or threatened in writing, involving the GTY Parties, or affecting any of their assets, rights or properties; (b) there are no material Orders to which the GTY Parties are subject; and (c) each GTY Party has complied with, and is in compliance with all applicable Laws, Orders and Permits applicable to the GTY Parties.

 

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3.13          Financial Ability; Trust Account . As of date of this Agreement, GTY has at least $550,000,000.00 Dollars in a trust account at UBS (the “ Trust Account ”), maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, acting as trustee (the “ Trustee ”), pursuant to the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated October 26, 2016, by and between GTY and the Trustee (the “ Trust Agreement ”), invested in United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, having a maturity of 180 days or less, or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that invest solely in United States “government securities.” Prior to the Closing, none of the funds held in the Trust Account may be released except in accordance with the Trust Agreement, GTY’s Organizational Documents and GTY’s final prospectus dated October 26, 2016. GTY has performed all material obligations required to be performed by it to date under, and is not in material default, breach or delinquent in performance or any other respect (claimed or actual) in connection with, the Trust Agreement, and no event has occurred which, with due notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute such a default or breach thereunder. Except as described in GTY SEC Filings, as of the date hereof, there are no claims or proceedings pending with respect to the Trust Account. Since October 26, 2016 through the date hereof, GTY has not released any money from the Trust Account (other than interest income earned on the principal held in the Trust Account as permitted by the Trust Agreement). As of the Effective Time, the obligations of GTY to dissolve or liquidate pursuant to GTY’s Organizational Documents shall terminate, and as of the Effective Time, GTY shall have no obligation whatsoever pursuant to GTY’s Organizational Documents to dissolve and liquidate the assets of GTY by reason of the consummation of the Transaction. To the Knowledge of GTY, as of the date hereof, following the Effective Time, no GTY Shareholders shall be entitled to receive any amount from the Trust Account except pursuant to a GTY Stock Redemption.

 

Article 4
PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period between the execution of this Agreement and the Closing.

 

4.1            General . Each Party shall, and shall cause its respective Affiliates to, use all commercially reasonable efforts to take all actions and to do all things necessary, proper, or advisable in order to (a) consummate and make effective the Transaction, including the execution and delivery of all documents and instruments not specifically contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement but which are necessary, proper or advisable in connection with such Transaction, and (b) cause the satisfaction, but not waiver, of the other Party’s conditions set forth in Article 6 below.

 

4.2            Notices and Consents . As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, the Company Parties shall solicit the Consents set forth on Section 4.2 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule . The Company Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts, and the GTY Parties shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Company Parties, to obtain all such Consents prior to the Closing; provided , however , that neither any Company Party or any GTY Party shall be required to pay or commit to pay any amount to (or incur any obligation in favor of) any Person from whom any such consent may be required. The CB Holders entitled to approve and adopt this Agreement shall approve and adopt this Agreement pursuant to a written consent in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “ CB Holder Consent ”) by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day after the date of this Agreement.

 

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4.3            Operation of Business . Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, as set forth in Section 4.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , or with the prior written consent of GTY (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company shall cause the Company Parties and their Affiliates to: (i) conduct the Company Parties and the Business only in the Ordinary Course of Business; (ii) continue to operate in a manner consistent with the operating budget and to make capital expenditures in the Ordinary Course of Business (and, with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2018 and 2019, in an aggregate amount not less than 90% of the budgeted amounts therefor under the capital expenditure and operating budgets, each as provided to GTY); (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the business, properties, physical facilities and operations of the Company Parties and the Business, preserve intact the current business organization of the Company Parties, keep available the services of the current officers, employees and agents of the Company Parties, and maintain the relations and goodwill with suppliers, customers, lessors, licensors, lenders and key employees; (iv) not otherwise take any action, or fail to take any reasonable action within its control, that would require disclosure pursuant to Section 2.6(c) of this Agreement as if the representations in Section 2.6(c) were made as of the date of such action; provided that, with respect to Section 2.6(c)(iii) , GTY shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to promptly review any Material Contract to be entered into after the date hereof and prior to the Closing; (v) not otherwise take any action that would reasonably be expected to result in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Article 2 becoming false or inaccurate such that the condition set forth in Section 6.2(a) would fail to be satisfied; (vi) not repay or incur any Debt after 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date; and (vii) not to take any of the following actions, except in the Ordinary Course of Business:

 

(a)          discount accounts receivable, accelerate the collection of accounts receivable from future periods into more current periods, delay the payment of accounts payable or accrued expenses, decrease the historic levels of inventory, delay the purchase of services or supplies or delay capital repairs or maintenance;

 

(b)          enter into new agreements or modify existing agreements that would incur deferred revenue or offer rebates, discounts or other pricing incentives;

 

(c)          issue, create, incur or assume any Debt or incur, offer, place, arrange, syndicate, assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable for, any Debt for borrowed money (directly, contingently or otherwise), other than Debt which can be paid-off in full at the Closing;

 

(d)          amend or modify any pricing or collection terms of any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof), if such amendment or modification would delay or defer cash collection or accounts receivable recordation or recognition under such Material Contract or Contract; or

 

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(e)          agree or commit to do any of the foregoing.

 

4.4           Access and Cooperation .

 

(a)          The Company shall, and shall cause the Company Parties and their Affiliates to: (i) provide the GTY Parties and their respective representatives full access to key personnel, books, records, facilities, properties, customers, suppliers, records, Contracts, documents and data of the Company Parties and the Business, and (ii) furnish the GTY Parties and their respective representatives with copies of all such books, records, Tax Returns, Contracts, documents, data and information as they may reasonably request; provided that such access, investigations and inquiries by or on behalf of the GTY Parties shall (x) be given at reasonable times and upon prior written notice, and (y) during normal business hours and without undue interference with normal operations or customer or employee relations.

 

(b)          All information disclosed by or to any Party, any Company Party or any GTY Party, or any of their respective agents and representatives, pursuant to this Agreement shall be kept confidential in accordance with the confidentiality agreement, dated as of August 7, 2018, between GTY and the Company.

 

(c)          In the event and for so long as any Party actively is contesting or defending against any charge, complaint or other Proceeding by any other Person in connection with (i) any transaction contemplated under this Agreement or (ii) any event, fact, circumstance, or occurrence or transaction on or prior to the Closing Date involving the Company Parties or the GTY Parties, each other Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, cooperate with such Party or its counsel in the contest or defense, make available its personnel, and provide such testimony and access to its books and records as shall be necessary or desirable in connection with such contest or defense thereof, including entering into a joint defense agreement or confidentiality agreement with respect thereto, all at the sole cost and expense of the contesting or defending Party, except to the extent that the contesting or defending Party is entitled to indemnification therefor pursuant to Article 7 .

 

4.5           Notice of Developments . Each Party, provided such Party has Knowledge of any of the following, shall provide the other Parties with prompt written notice (each, a “ Development Notice ”) of any event, fact or circumstance that (i) gives such party any reason to believe that any of the conditions of the other Party set forth in Article 6 would reasonably be expected not to be satisfied, (ii) is of a nature that is or would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect on any such Party, or (iii) would require any amendment or supplement to any GTY SEC Filing. In the event that any Development Notice relates to any matter that occurred or existed prior to the date of this Agreement, then the matters set forth in such Development Notice shall not be deemed to have cured any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement with respect to such matter, including for purposes of indemnification under Article 7 ; provided that, to the extent such Development Notice relates to any matter that occurs or arises on or after the date of this Agreement, then such Development Notice shall not form the basis of a claim for a breach hereunder (except to the extent caused by a failure of the Company Parties to comply with its covenants hereunder), but may be considered for purposes of determining the satisfaction of the conditions in Article 6 . Each Party will have thirty (30) days from the date of delivery of a Development Notice to cure a development described in this Section 4.5 (only to the extent any such development is curable), and if such development is not cured within such time, the other Parties may terminate to the extent permitted pursuant to the conditions set forth in Article 8 ; provided that if this Agreement is not terminated pursuant to Article 8 on or prior to the date that is forty-five (45) days from the date of delivery of such Development Notice, the matters set forth in such Development Notice shall not serve as a basis for a right to terminate unless and until another Development Notice is delivered. Such obligations of the Parties to amend or supplement their respective Disclosure Schedules shall terminate on the earlier to occur of (i) the termination of this Agreement and (ii) the Closing Date.

 

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4.6           Operating Capital . At or immediately following the Closing, Holdings shall wire $15,000,000 in immediately available funds to the account of the Company to be used as operating capital.

 

4.7           No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading .

 

(a)          The Company and its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives shall not, directly or indirectly: (i) solicit, initiate or encourage any inquiry, proposal, offer or contact from any Person (other than as contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to effectuate the Closing) relating to any transaction involving (A) the sale of any Capital Stock (or any options, warrants (other than warrants pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement), convertible or exchangeable securities, purchase rights, subscription rights, conversion or exchange rights, calls, puts, rights of first refusal or other Contracts that would require the Company to issue, sell or otherwise cause to become outstanding or to acquire, repurchase or redeem any of the foregoing), assets (other than the sale of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business) or debt of the Company Parties, (B) any acquisition, divestiture, merger, share or unit exchange, consolidation, redemption, financing or similar transaction involving the Company Parties, or (C) any similar transaction or business combination involving the Company Parties (in each case, an “ Acquisition Proposal ”); (ii) participate in any discussion or negotiation regarding, or furnish any information with respect to, or assist or facilitate in any manner, any Acquisition Proposal or any attempt to make an Acquisition Proposal; (iii) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, any Acquisition Proposal; (iv) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, or execute or enter into, any letter of intent, agreement in principle, memorandum of understanding, merger agreement, asset or share purchase or share exchange agreement, option agreement or other similar agreement related to any Acquisition Proposal; (v) enter into any agreement or agreement in principle requiring any Party or Company Party to abandon, terminate or fail to consummate the Transaction or breach its obligations hereunder or thereunder; or (vi) propose or agree to do any of the foregoing; provided , however , that nothing contained in this Agreement shall prohibit the Company from (x) engaging in any discussions with any potential investors relating to, or completing, any bona fide debt or equity financings proposed to be completed by the Company (including, without limitation, a Series C and/or Series D preferred stock financing) in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, or (y) consummating any Transaction Financing or Subsequent Financing; provided further that no such Transaction Financing or Subsequent Financing shall result in (1) a change of control of the Company or (2) the invalidation of the CB Holder Consent. The Company and its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives, shall immediately cease and cause to be terminated all existing discussions or negotiations with any Person conducted heretofore with respect to any Acquisition Proposal, or any inquiry or proposal that may reasonably be expected to result in an Acquisition Proposal, request the prompt return or destruction of all confidential information previously furnished with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (except to the extent required by Law or internal compliance policies or procedures) and immediately terminate all physical and electronic data room access previously granted to any Person with respect to an Acquisition Proposal.

 

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(b)          The Company and CB Holders’ Representative acknowledges and agrees that each is aware, and the Company acknowledges and agrees that the Company Parties, the CB Holders and each of their respective Affiliates and representatives is aware (or upon receipt of any material nonpublic information of the GTY Parties, will be advised by the Company), of the restrictions imposed by the United States federal securities Laws and other applicable foreign and domestic Laws on Persons possessing material nonpublic information about a public company. The Company and CB Holders’ Representative hereby agree, for themselves, and the Company agrees, on behalf of the Company Parties, to advise the CB Holders and each of the Company Parties’ respective Affiliates and representatives, that from the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date and the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, or, as to any individual, while in possession of material nonpublic information, none of such Persons shall, directly or indirectly, acquire, offer or propose to acquire, agree to acquire, sell or transfer or offer or propose to sell or transfer any securities of GTY, communicate any material nonpublic information relating to the Transaction to any other Person, or cause or encourage any Person to do any of the foregoing.

 

4.8           SEC Filings .

 

(a)          As promptly as practicable, and in no event later than four (4) Business Days following the date of this Agreement, GTY shall prepare and file a Current Report on Form 8-K pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act to report the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Form 8-K ”), and the Parties shall issue a mutually agreeable press release announcing the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Press Release ”).

 

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(b)          As promptly as reasonably practicable after the date hereof and the availability of the PCAOB Financial Statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries and the other target companies involved in the Roll-Up Transactions, Holdings, GTY and the Company shall prepare and GTY and Holdings shall file with the SEC the Registration Statement which shall (i) comply as to form, in all material respects, with, as applicable, the provisions of the Securities Act and (ii) include a proxy statement (the “ Proxy Statement ”) for the purpose of soliciting proxies from GTY Shareholders to vote at the GTY Shareholder Meeting in favor of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters that will also constitute a prospectus pursuant to which the securities of Holdings issuable in connection with the GTY Merger will be registered under the Securities Act. Each of GTY, Holdings and the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC as promptly as practicable after such filing, and GTY shall thereafter, in compliance with the relevant requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, file and mail or deliver the Proxy Statement to the stockholders of GTY. GTY shall advise the Company promptly after it receives notice thereof, of the respective times when any supplement or amendment has been filed, of the issuance of any stop order, or of any request by the SEC for amendment of any of the Registration Statement or comments thereon and responses thereto or requests by the SEC for additional information. The Parties acknowledge that a substantial portion of the Registration Statement and certain other forms, reports and other filings required to be made by GTY and/or Holdings under the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act in connection with the Transaction (collectively, “ Additional GTY Filings ”) shall include disclosure regarding the Company Parties and the Business, and their management, operations and financial condition. Accordingly, the Company agrees to, and agrees to cause the Company Parties to, as promptly as reasonably practicable, provide GTY or Holdings, as applicable, with all information concerning the CB Holders and the Company Parties, the Business, their management, operations and financial condition, in each case, that is reasonably required to be included in the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings or any other GTY SEC Filing. The Company shall make, and shall cause the Company Parties to make, their Affiliates, directors, officers, managers and employees reasonably available to GTY, Holdings and their respective counsel in connection with the drafting of the Registration Statement and Additional GTY Filings and responding in a timely manner to comments thereto from the SEC. Without limiting the foregoing, GTY shall ensure that the Proxy Statement does not, as of the date on which it is distributed to the GTY Shareholders, and as of the date of the GTY Shareholder Meeting, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading (provided that GTY shall not be responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any information furnished in writing by the Company for inclusion in the Proxy Statement). GTY and Holdings shall each make all necessary filings with respect to the Transaction under the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act and applicable blue sky Laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. GTY, acting through the GTY Board, shall include in the Proxy Statement the recommendation of the GTY Board that the GTY Shareholders vote in favor of the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters; provided , however , that the GTY Board may withdraw or modify such recommendation if the GTY Board determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, that failure to do so could be inconsistent with its fiduciary obligations under applicable Law.

 

(c)          At least five (5) days prior to Closing, Holdings shall begin preparing, in consultation with the Company, a draft Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with and announcing the Closing, together with, or incorporating by reference, such information that is or may be required to be disclosed with respect to the Transaction pursuant to Form 8-K (the “ Closing Form 8-K ”). Prior to the Closing, the Parties shall prepare a mutually agreeable press release announcing the consummation of the Transaction (“ Closing Press Release ”). Concurrently with the Closing, GTY and Holdings shall distribute the Closing Press Release, and as soon as practicable thereafter, file the Closing Form 8-K with the SEC.

 

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(d)          The Company covenants and agrees, that the information provided by the Company or any Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates or representatives, in any case, to be contained in the Proxy Statement, the Additional GTY Filings, any other GTY SEC Filing, any document submitted to any other Governmental Body or any announcement or public statement regarding the Transaction (including the Signing Press Release and the Closing Press Release) shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading. If, at any time prior to the Closing, the Parties discover or become aware of any event, fact or circumstance relating to the CB Holders, the Company Parties or the Business, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, managers or employees or their respective management, operations or financial condition, which should be set forth in an amendment or a supplement to the Registration Statement so that such documents would not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or failure to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading, such Person shall promptly inform the other Parties, and the Parties shall cooperate reasonably in connection with preparing and disseminating any such required amendment or supplement.

 

4.9            Registration Rights . The Parties hereto agree to that Exhibit C hereto sets forth the registration rights relating to the Holdings Common Stock to be issued to the CB Holders hereunder in connection with the Earnout Amount. The CB Holders agree to cooperate in good faith with Holdings prior to reselling any Holdings Common Stock the CB Holders receive hereunder to ensure an orderly disposition of such Holdings Common Stock that maximizes value for all holders of Holdings Common Stock.

 

4.10          Investor Presentations . Each Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates and its and their respective officers, employees, and advisors, including legal and accounting advisors, to provide, on a reasonably timely basis, all cooperation and information that that is reasonably necessary and customary in connection with preparation of investor presentations related to the Transaction and to be available on a reasonable and customary basis for meetings, including management and other presentations and “road show” appearances.

 

4.11          Certain Business Relationships . The Company and the Company Parties, as applicable, shall cause all of the Contracts which are or are required to be set forth in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule (regardless of whether they are, in fact, so listed) to be terminated at or prior to the Closing.

 

4.12          Remaining Stockholder Notices . The Company will, in accordance with applicable Law and its organizational documents promptly mail to any CB Shareholder that has not theretofore executed a written consent adopting this Agreement, approving the Transaction and waiving any appraisal rights of Section 262 of the DGCL (each, a “ Remaining Stockholder ”) a request that such CB Shareholder execute the written consent of the CB Shareholder approving the Merger as provided in Section 264 of the DGCL and that such CB Holder waive any appraisal rights under Section 262 of the DGCL. In connection with such request, the Company will, through its board of directors, recommend to the CB Shareholder approval of the Merger. No less than ten (10) Business Days before the date on which the Company intends to deliver the information statement or other information to be delivered to the Remaining Stockholders, the Company will deliver to GTY, for review and comment, the information statement or other information to be delivered to the Remaining Stockholders, and will incorporate therein any reasonable comments of GTY and its legal counsel delivered to the Company within five (5) Business Days after receiving such information statement or other information.

 

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4.13          Exercise of Company Rights . Upon the request of GTY, the Company or any CB Holder, as applicable, shall exercise any rights it may have under the Company’s Organizational Documents or other agreement among the CB Holders to compel the CB Holders to (i) execute and deliver any documents, certificates, or agreements reasonably necessary to consummate transactions contemplated hereby and (ii) waive any rights with respect to appraisal of CB Shares or similar rights, in each case, to the extent permitted by applicable Law.

 

4.14          Financial Statements and Related Information . The Company shall provide to GTY as promptly as practicable after the date of this Agreement (i) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries, including the audited consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statement of cash flows as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB and shall be unqualified, (ii) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries, including consolidated balance sheets, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statements of cash flows as of and for the nine (9) month period ended September 30, 2018 (and the unaudited comparable period in the prior year) together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB, (iii) all other audited and unaudited financial statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries required under the applicable rules, regulations and guidance of the SEC to be included in the Registration Statement and/or the Closing Form 8-K and (iv) all selected financial data of the Company and its Subsidiaries required by Item 301 of Regulation S-K, in each case to be included in the Registration Statement and the Closing Form 8-K (collectively, the financial statements and information referred to in this Section 4.14 , the “ PCAOB Financial Statements ”).

 

4.15          GTY Equity Incentive Plan . The Holdings Board shall take all action necessary to (i) approve the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, (ii) reserve a sufficient number of shares of Holdings Common Stock to provide for the issuance of up to Two Million (2,000,000) shares of Holdings Common Stock to the Company Employees under the GTY Equity Incentive Plan and (iii) adopt resolutions granting, effective immediately after the Effective Time, restricted stock units or other equity-based awards under the GTY Equity Incentive Plan to the Company Employees in the amounts agreed to between the Company and Holdings.

 

4.16          GTY Merger . Subject to the GTY Shareholders approval of the GTY Shareholder Approval Matters, the GTY Board and the Holdings Board shall take all action necessary to consummate the GTY Merger prior to the Effective Time.

 

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Article 5
POST-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period following the Closing:

 

5.1           General . Following the Closing, each Party shall take such further actions and execute and deliver such further documents and instruments as may be required or reasonably requested by any other Party to consummate fully the Transaction and to effect the other purposes of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

 

5.2           D&O Indemnification .

 

(a)          From and after the Closing, Holdings shall, subject to any change in additional or lesser coverage in amount, scope, cost of premium or otherwise as decided by a majority of the Holdings Board, provide or shall cause to be provided to each individual who becomes a director or officer of any GTY Party, rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance which are at least as favorable to such individuals as the rights to advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance set forth in the Organizational Documents or existing indemnity agreements of the Company.

 

(b)          For a period of six (6) years after the Closing, the GTY Parties shall either maintain director and officer liability insurance or acquire a director and officer liability run-off policy, which in either case shall provide coverage for the individuals who were officers, directors or managers of the Company Parties or the GTY Parties prior to Closing (the “ Indemnified Executives ”) comparable to the coverage provided as of the date hereof under the policy or policies maintained by the Company Parties for the benefit of such individuals from an insurer of comparable quality.

 

(c)          From and after the Closing, in the event any GTY Party or any of its successors or assigns (i) consolidates with or merges into any other Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger, or (ii) transfers or conveys all or substantially all of their assets to any Person, then, and in each such case, to the extent necessary, unless occurring by operation of law, proper provision shall be made so that the successors and assigns of Holdings assume the obligations set forth in this Section 5.2 .

 

(d)          The provisions of this Section 5.2 , (i) are intended to be for the benefit of, to grant third-party rights to and shall be enforceable by, and may not be amended without the approval of, each Indemnified Executive and their respective heirs and representatives and (ii) are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other rights to indemnification or contribution that any such Person may have by Contract or otherwise.

 

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5.3           Employees .

 

(a)          As of the Closing Date, and for a period of 12 months thereafter, the GTY Parties will provide, or cause the respective Affiliates to provide, each employee of the Company Parties as of the Closing (the “ Company Employees ”) with (i) an annual base salary or an hourly wage rate that is not less than that provided to such Company Employee by the Company Parties immediately prior to the Closing, (ii) bonus and incentive compensation opportunities that are not less favorable than those provided to such Company Employee by the Company Parties immediately prior to the Closing, and (iii) employee benefits that are substantially comparable in the aggregate to those provided to such Company Employee by the Company Parties immediately prior to the Closing. The GTY Parties and their respective Affiliates will treat, and will cause each employee benefit plan, program, practice, policy and arrangement sponsored, maintained or contributed to by any GTY Party or any of its Affiliates following the Closing and in which any Company Employee (or the spouse, domestic partner or any dependent of any Company Employee) participates or is eligible to participate (each, a “ GTY Plan ”) to treat, for all purposes (including determining eligibility to participate, vesting, benefit accrual and level of benefits), all service with the Company Parties (or predecessor employers if any of the Company Parties or any Company Benefit Plan provides past service credit) as service with the GTY Parties and their respective Affiliates except to the extent such recognition would result in a duplication of benefits. The GTY Parties will cause each GTY Plan that is a welfare benefit plan, within the meaning of Section 3(1) of ERISA, (i) to waive any eligibility waiting periods, actively-at-work requirements, evidence of insurability requirements, pre-existing condition limitations and other exclusions and limitations regarding the Company Employees and their spouses, domestic partners and dependents to the extent waived, satisfied or not included under the corresponding Company Benefit Plan, and (ii) to recognize for each Company Employee to apply annual deductible, co-payment and out-of-pocket maximums under such GTY Plan any deductible, co-payment and out-of-pocket expenses paid by each Company Employee and his or her spouse, domestic partner and dependents under the corresponding Company Benefit Plan during the plan year of such Company Benefit Plan in which occurs the later of the Closing Date and the date on which each Company Employee begins participating in such GTY Plan.

 

(b)          Nothing in this Section 5.3 , (i) is intended to, or will be construed to, confer upon any Company Employee or any other Person other than the parties to this Agreement any rights or remedies hereunder, including the right to continued employment; or (ii) will establish, amend or be deemed to establish or amend any Company Benefit Plan, GTY Plan or any other benefit plan, program, policy or arrangement of any GTY Party or will limit the rights of any GTY Party or the Company to establish, amend or terminate any Company Benefit Plan, GTY Plan or any other benefit plan, program, policy or arrangement, whether before or after Closing.

 

5.4           Tax Matters .

 

(a)           Tax Returns .

 

(i)          The Company, shall (A) prepare and timely file, or cause the relevant Company Party to prepare and timely file all Tax Returns of the Company and each Subsidiary of the Company due (after taking into account all appropriate extensions) on or before the Closing Date (the “ CB Prepared Returns ”) and (B) timely pay, or cause the relevant Company Party to pay, all Taxes that are shown as payable with respect to CB Prepared Returns. All CB Prepared Returns shall be prepared in accordance with existing procedures, practices, and accounting methods of the Company and its Subsidiaries and, to the extent applicable, the conventions provided for in accordance with Section 5.4(a)(iii) .

 

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(ii)         Holdings shall cause the relevant Company Party to prepare and timely file all Tax Returns of the Company Parties due (after taking into account all appropriate extensions) after the Closing Date (the “ GTY Prepared Returns ”). To the extent that a GTY Prepared Return relates to a Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period, such Tax Return shall be prepared on a basis consistent with existing procedures and practices and accounting methods, and, to the extent applicable, the conventions provided in Section 5.4(a)(iii) , unless required otherwise by Law. Each GTY Prepared Return that shows an Indemnified Tax shall be submitted to the CB Holders’ Representative a reasonable time prior to (but no later than 30 days prior to) the due date of such Tax Return. Holdings shall incorporate any reasonable comments made by the CB Holders’ Representative in the final Tax Return prior to filing. No failure or delay of Holdings in providing GTY Prepared Returns for the CB Holders’ Representative to review shall reduce or otherwise affect the obligations or liabilities of the CB Holders pursuant to this Agreement except to the extent the CB Holders are actually prejudiced by such delay or failure. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, any Transaction Tax Deductions shall, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law, be reflected on the Tax Returns of the Company for Pre-Closing Tax Periods (including the pre-Closing portion of Straddle Periods), as the case may be.

 

(iii)        The CB Holders’ Representative, the CB Holders, Holdings and GTY agree with respect to certain Tax matters as follows:

 

(A)         The Tax years of the Company Parties organized under U.S. Tax Laws shall end for U.S. federal income Tax purposes as of the end of the Closing Date and, to the extent permissible under applicable Laws, the Company Parties shall elect to have each of its other Tax years end as of the end of the Closing Date.

 

(B)         To treat all indemnification payments under this Agreement as adjustments to the Cash Purchase Price for all relevant Tax purposes.

 

(C)         To treat all interest and other earnings on the Purchase Price Escrow Account and Indemnity Escrow Account as income of GTY in accordance with the transition rule set forth in Proposed Treasury Regulation Section 1.468B-8(h)(2).

 

(D)         That no election under Code Section 338(g) or Code Section 336(e) shall be made with respect to the acquisition (or sale) of the shares of any Company Party contemplated by this Agreement.

 

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(E)         That without the prior written consent of the CB Holders’ Representative (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), Holdings and the Surviving Company shall not (i) file or amend any Tax Return of the Company Parties that relates to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or Straddle Period) except as contemplated pursuant to Section 5.4(a)(ii) , extend or waive, or cause to be extended or waived, any statute of limitations or other period for the assessment of any Tax or deficiency related to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or Straddle Period), (iii) make or change any Tax election or accounting method or practice that has retroactive effect to any Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion of any Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date), or (iv) initiate any voluntary disclosure or other communication with any Governmental Body relating to any actual or potential Tax payment or Tax Return filing obligation of the Company Parties for any Pre-Closing Tax Period (or Straddle Period).

 

Unless otherwise required by Law, neither the CB Holders nor Holdings shall take any position (and Holdings shall not allow any Company Party or any of its other Affiliates to take any position) during the course of any audit or other Proceeding with respect to any Taxes or Tax Returns (whether or not a Tax Contest) that is inconsistent with any election, position, or agreement provided for in this Section 5.4(a)(iii) .

 

(b)           Apportionment of Taxes . For purposes of determining the amount of Taxes that are attributable to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion of any Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date) the parties agree as follows:

 

(i)          In the case of property Taxes and other similar Taxes imposed on a periodic basis for a Straddle Period, the amounts that are attributable to the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date shall be determined by multiplying the Taxes for the entire Straddle Period by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of calendar days in the portion of the period ending on the Closing Date and the denominator of which is the number of calendar days in the entire Straddle Period.

 

(ii)         In the case of Taxes in the form of interest or penalties, all such Taxes shall be treated as attributable to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date) to the extent relating to a Tax for a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion of a Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date) whether such items are incurred, accrued, assessed or similarly charged on, before or after the Closing Date.

 

(iii)        In the case of Taxes imposed on any Company Party, Holdings or any other GTY Indemnitee as a result of income of any Flow-Thru Entity realized prior to the Closing Date (such income being computed assuming the Flow-Thru Entity had a year that ends on the Closing Date and closed its books), such Taxes shall be treated as Taxes of the relevant Company Party for a Pre-Closing Tax Period.

 

(iv)        In the case of payroll and other employment Taxes of any Company Party with respect to any transaction-related bonuses or Options paid on or before, or within a short period of time after, the Closing Date or any other Taxes imposed on any Company Party with respect to the payment of any Transaction Expenses of a Company Party made on or before, or within a short period of time after, the Closing Date, such Taxes shall be treated as Taxes of the relevant Company Party for a Pre-Closing Tax Period.

 

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(v)         In the case of all other Taxes for a Straddle Period (including income Taxes, employment Taxes, and sales and use Taxes) the amount attributable to the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date shall be determined as if the relevant Company Party filed a separate Tax Return with respect to such Taxes for the portion of the Straddle Period ending as of the end of the day on the Closing Date using a “closing of the books methodology.” For purposes of this clause (v), any item determined on an annual or periodic basis (including amortization and depreciation deductions and the effects of graduated rates) shall be allocated to the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date based on the mechanics set forth in clause (i) for periodic Taxes.

 

(c)           Cooperation . GTY, Holdings, the Company, the CB Holders’ Representative and each CB Holder shall (i) assist in the preparation and timely filing of any Tax Return of any Company Party; (ii) assist in any audit or other Proceeding with respect to Taxes or Tax Returns of any Company Party (whether or not a Tax Contest); (iii) make available any information, records, or other documents relating to any Taxes or Tax Returns of the Company or any Subsidiary of any Company Party; (iv) provide any information necessary or reasonably requested to allow Holdings or any relevant Company Party to comply with any information reporting or withholding requirements contained in the Code or other applicable Laws or to compute the amount of payroll or other employment Taxes due with respect to any payment made in connection with this Agreement; and (v) provide certificates or forms, and timely execute any Tax Return, that are necessary or appropriate to establish an exemption for (or reduction in) any Transfer Tax.

 

(d)           Tax Contests . Holdings shall control, or cause the applicable Company Party to control, the conduct of any audit or other Proceeding relating to Taxes of any Company Party (a “ Tax Contest ”); provided , however , that the CB Holders’ Representative, at the sole cost and expense of the CB Holders, shall have the right to participate in any such Tax Contest to the extent it relates solely to Taxes for a Pre-Closing Tax Period and Holdings shall incorporate any timely and reasonable comments made by the CB Holders’ Representative with respect to any documentation related to such Tax Contest. Holdings shall not settle any such Tax Contest without the consent of the CB Holders’ Representative (not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned).

 

(e)           Transfer Taxes . All federal, state, local, non-U.S. transfer, excise, sales, use, ad valorem value added, registration, stamp, recording, property and similar Taxes or fees applicable to, imposed upon, or arising out of the transfer of the shares in the Company or any other transaction contemplated by this Agreement and all related interest and penalties (collectively, “ Transfer Taxes ”) shall be paid fifty-percent (50%) by the CB Holders and fifty-percent (50%) by GTY or Holdings, as applicable.         

 

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(f)           Tax Refunds .

 

(i)          Subject to Section 5.4(f)(iii) , all refunds of Taxes (other than refunds of Transfer Taxes, which shall be allocated in the same manner as Transfer Taxes are allocated under Section 5.4(e) ) of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company for any Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion of a Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date as determined in accordance with the same principles provided for in Section 5.4(b) ) (whether in the form of cash received from the applicable Governmental Body or a direct credit against Taxes that are not Indemnified Taxes) shall be for the benefit of the CB Holders. GTY will cooperate with the CB Holders’ Representative, and take reasonable steps requested by the CB Holders’ Representative, to obtain any such refund.

 

(ii)         To the extent that GTY, Holdings or any Company Party, or any of their Affiliates, receives a refund that is for the benefit of the CB Holders, GTY or Holdings, as applicable shall pay to the Exchange Agent for distribution to the CB Holders the amount of such refund (without interest other than interest received from the Governmental Body), net of (i) any Taxes imposed on GTY, Holdings or such Company Party, or any of their Affiliates, as a result of the receipt of such refund; and (ii) any reasonable expenses that GTY, Holdings, a Company Party, or any of their Affiliates incurred with respect to such refund. The net amount due to the CB Holders shall be payable ten (10) days after receipt of the refund from the applicable Governmental Body (or, if the refund is in the form of direct credit, ten (10) days after filing the Tax Return claiming such credit).

 

(iii)        Nothing in this Section 5.4(f) shall require that GTY or Holdings make any payment with respect to any refund for a Tax (and such refunds shall be for the benefit of GTY, Holdings or the applicable Company Party) that is with respect to any refund of Tax that is the result of the carrying back of any net operating loss or other Tax attribute or Tax credit incurred in a Post-Closing Tax Period (or portion of any Straddle Period beginning after the Closing Date).

 

(g)           Tax Treatment . None of GTY, Holdings, Merger Sub, the Company or any of their respective Affiliates shall take any action that would reasonably be likely to prevent the Merger from qualifying as part of a transaction described in Section 351 of the Code (“ 351 Transaction ”) and prior to the Effective Time, GTY, Holdings, Merger Sub, the Company and their respective Affiliates shall use their best efforts to cause the Merger to qualify as part of a 351 Transaction.

 

5.5           Securities Listing . GTY and Holdings shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Holdings Common Stock to be issued in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby to be approved for listing on Nasdaq at the Closing and continue the listing for trading of the Holdings Common Stock on Nasdaq (or on such other stock exchange or automated quotation system upon which the Holdings Common Stock is then listed or quoted) from and after the Effective Time.

 

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Article 6
CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE

 

6.1           Conditions to Obligations of CB Holders and GTY Parties . The obligations of the Company, GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub to consummate the Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          the Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the SEC;

 

(b)          the Required Vote shall have been obtained;

 

(c)          there shall not be any Law or Order in effect preventing consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part, or any Proceeding seeking to restrain, prevent, change or delay the consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part;

 

(d)          The GTY Stock Redemptions shall have been completed in accordance with the terms hereof, all rules and regulations of the SEC and the Proxy Statement and GTY shall have delivered to the Company evidence that, immediately prior the Closing (and following the GTY Stock Redemptions and payment of any expenses related to the transactions contemplated under this Agreement), that GTY will have no less than the Necessary Cash Amount in the Trust Account; and

 

(e)          The GTY Merger shall have occurred.

 

6.2           Conditions to Obligations of GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub . The obligations of each of GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub to consummate the Transaction are subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          the representations and warranties of the Company contained in Article 2 (including the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.9 (Tax Matters)) shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, except for the Fundamental Representations (other than the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.9 (Tax Matters)), which must be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date, in each case as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

(b)          each Company Party shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of the covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed by it prior to or at the Closing;

 

(c)          there shall not have been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to the Company;

 

(d)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 6.2(a) , (b) and (c) is satisfied, (ii) the Organizational Documents of each Company Party, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of the Company Board, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of any Company Party;

 

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(e)          the Consents or Permits set forth in Schedule 6.2(e) shall have been obtained;

 

(f)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY the Escrow Agreement executed by CB Holders’ Representative and the Escrow Agent;

 

(g)          the CB Shareholders entitled to approve and adopt this Agreement shall have approved and adopted this Agreement pursuant to the CB Holder Consent by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day after the date of this Agreement;

 

(h)          each executive of the Company set forth on Schedule 6.2(h) shall have delivered to GTY a duly executed CB Holder Lockup Agreement and a duly executed Letter of Transmittal;

 

(i)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY an affidavit, signed under perjury, dated as of the Closing Date and in form and substance required under Treasury Regulation Section 1.897-2(h), stating that the Company is not, and has not been during the five (5)-year period ending on the Closing Date, a “United States real property holding corporation” within the meaning of Section 897(c)(2) of the Code;

 

(j)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY a good standing certificate (or equivalent certificate) issued not more than ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date for each Company Party;

 

(k)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY evidence of the termination of each Contract set forth on Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule ;

 

(l)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY duly executed pay-off letters, releases, Lien discharges and such other evidence of the satisfaction in full of all Debt of the Company Parties and the release of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) on the assets and properties of the Company Parties;

 

(m)          with respect to each Convertible Note outstanding as of the Closing, the Company shall have delivered to GTY a duly executed pay-off letter evidencing the satisfaction in full of such Convertible Note upon being paid off at Closing or a duly executed acknowledgement that such Convertible Note will be converted into CB Shares at Closing;

 

(n)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY those employment agreements dated as of the date hereof between GTY and each of the Key Executives, and each such agreement shall be in effect as of the Effective Time;

 

(o)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY those restrictive covenant agreements dated as of the date hereof between GTY and each of the Key Executives and each of the stockholders set forth on Schedule 6.2(o), and each such agreement shall be in effect as of the Effective Time;

 

(p)          no more than 5% of the CB Shares shall be Dissenting Shares;

 

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(q)          this Agreement and the Merger shall have been approved and adopted pursuant to the CB Holder Consent in accordance with applicable law and the CB Holder Consent shall have been delivered to GTY;

 

(r)          GTY has received the PCAOB Financial Statements of the Company in a form reasonably satisfactory to GTY; and

 

(s)          the Roll-Up Transactions have closed or will close substantially simultaneously with the Closing.

 

All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to GTY.

 

6.3           Conditions to Obligations of the Company . The Company’s obligation to consummate the Transaction is subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          all of the representations and warranties of GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub contained in Article 3 of this Agreement shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

(b)          each of GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of its covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed prior to or at the Closing;

 

(c)          GTY and Holdings shall have delivered to the Company a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 6.3(a) , (b) and (h) is satisfied; (ii) the Organizational Documents of each GTY Party, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of each GTY Party, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of each GTY Party;

 

(d)          GTY and Holdings, as applicable shall have issued and delivered the Merger Shares and Cash Consideration to the Exchange Agent;

 

(e)          GTY shall have delivered to the Company the Escrow Agreement executed by GTY, Holdings and the Escrow Agent;

 

(f)          the Merger Shares and the Post-Closing Earnout Shares shall have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq, subject to an official notice of issuance;

 

(g)          Holdings or GTY shall have wired or caused to be wired $15,000,000 in immediately available funds to the account of the Company to be used as operating capital; and

 

(h)          there shall not have been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to GTY or Holdings, which shall not include any GTY Stock Redemption.

 

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All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company.

 

Article 7
REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT

 

7.1           Indemnification .

 

(a)           Indemnification by CB Escrow Participants . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Article 7 , the CB Escrow Participants shall indemnify and hold harmless GTY, Holdings, their Affiliates and their and their Affiliates’ respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, including the Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ GTY Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of any Company Party in this Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto, (ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any Company Party in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, (iii) any disputes or Proceedings among the CB Holders, (iv) any and all unpaid Debt, to the extent not actually deducted from the Final Cash Consideration, (v) GTY Tax Losses, (vi) any claim by any holder of Options with respect to the exercise, termination or cancellation of such Options, and (vii) the matters set forth on Schedule 7.1(a) . CB Escrow Participants and CB Holders’ Representative acknowledge and agree that no CB Holder or controlling Affiliate of any CB Holder shall (a) be a GTY Indemnitee for purposes of this Agreement solely by virtue of its direct or indirect ownership of any Holdings Common Stock, or rights thereto, issued as equity consideration pursuant to this Agreement, or (b) have any claim or right to contribution or indemnity from any GTY Indemnitee (including any claim or right pursuant to Section 5.2 ) with respect to any Loss paid by the CB Escrow Participants pursuant to this Article 7 . For the avoidance of doubt, any Taxes (and related Losses) resulting from a breach of a Tax Representation shall be governed by Section 7.1(a)(v) rather than Section 7.1(a)(i) and any Taxes (and related Losses) resulting from a breach of a covenant by the Company to be performed on or prior to the Closing or a breach of a covenant to be performed by the CB Escrow Participants pursuant to this Agreement or any other Transaction document shall be governed by Section 7.1(a)(v) rather than Section 7.1(a)(ii) .

 

(b)           Indemnification by GTY and Holdings . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Article 7 , GTY and Holdings shall jointly and severally indemnify and hold harmless each CB Holder and each of their Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, excluding the Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ CB Holder Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of any GTY Party (excluding the Company Parties) in this Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any GTY Party (excluding the Company Parties) in this Agreement or (iii) any Third-Party Claim related to the foregoing that alleges facts that, if true, would entitle the CB Holder Indemnitees to recovery under this Article 7 .

 

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7.2           Limitations on Indemnification .

 

(a)           Survival .

 

(i)          The representations and warranties in this Agreement and any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto shall survive the Closing until the date that is eighteen (18) months following the Closing Date, except that the (i) Fundamental Representations shall survive until sixty (60) days after the expiration of the statute of limitations applicable to the subject matter (after giving effect to any waiver, tolling mitigation or extension) thereof, and (ii) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.11 shall survive until the date that is twenty-four (24) months following the Closing Date.

 

(ii)         The covenants and other agreements contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing and remain in full force and effect until the date that is ninety (90) days after such covenants have been performed in accordance with their terms, except that the covenants set forth in Section 5.4 shall survive the Closing and remain in full force and effect until sixty (60) days after the expiration of the statute of limitations period applicable to the underlying subject matter (after giving effect to any waiver, tolling, mitigation or extension thereof).

 

(iii)        Any claim related to any intentional and knowing fraud by the Company may be made at any time without limitation.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any claim made under and in accordance with this Article 7 prior to the expiration of the applicable period set forth above shall survive until such claim is finally resolved. No knowledge of, or investigation by or on behalf of, any party hereto will constitute a waiver of such party’s right to enforce any covenant, representation or warranty contained herein against any of the other parties or affect the right of a party to indemnification.

 

(b)           Threshold . Subject to the other limitations set forth in this Agreement, including this Section 7.2 , no amount shall be payable by any Indemnifying Party pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 7.1(a)(i) unless and until the aggregate amount of all Losses otherwise payable in connection with such breach exceeds an amount equal to $500,000 (the “ Threshold ”), after which the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for all Losses and not just those Losses that are in excess of the Threshold, subject to the other provisions of this Section 7.2 ; provided , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses relating to (y) any breach of Fundamental Representation, or (z) any intentional and knowing fraud by the Company. With respect to any claim for which any GTY Party may be entitled to indemnification pursuant to Section 7.1(a)(i) , other than with respect to the Fundamental Representations, no amount shall be payable by any Indemnifying Party unless and until such amounts, together with all Losses arising from the same facts and circumstances, in the aggregate, exceed $50,000.

 

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(c)           Liability Cap .

 

(i)          $10,000,000 shall serve as the maximum liability of any Indemnifying Party which may be recovered from the Indemnifying Party pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 7.1(a)(i) ; provided that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses relating to (i) any breach of any Fundamental Representation, (ii) any knowing and intentional fraud by the Company or (iii) any breach of or inaccuracy in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.11 , in which case the maximum liability of any Indemnifying Party under this clause (iii) shall be $15,000,000.

 

(ii)         Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event shall a CB Escrow Participant be liable for an amount greater than the sum of the Cash Purchase Price actually received by the CB Escrow Participant, plus the Earnout Consideration in the form and to the extent actually received by such CB Escrow Participant.

 

(d)          The amount of any Losses that are subject to indemnification under this Article 7 will be calculated net of the amount of any insurance proceeds actually received by the Indemnified Parties in connection with such Losses or any of the events or circumstances giving rise or otherwise related to such Losses (net of all deductibles, co-payments, retro-premium obligations and premium increases attributable thereto and all costs of collection of any such other insurance proceeds). If any such other insurance proceeds are received by any GTY Indemnitee after receiving payment or reimbursement for any Losses hereunder, GTY will promptly cause to be paid to the Exchange Agent (on behalf of the CB Escrow Participants) an amount equal to the lesser of such insurance proceeds or the amount of such Losses previously paid or reimbursed in connection with the related clauses.

 

(e)          Each Party will take commercially reasonable steps to mitigate Losses upon or after becoming aware of any event which could reasonably be expected to give rise to Losses indemnifiable by the other Party, in each case, to the extent required by applicable Law.

 

(f)          Subject to the other terms and limitations of this Article 7 :

 

(i)          any Losses payable to a GTY Indemnitee pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 7.1(a)(i)-(vi) shall be satisfied (A) first from the Cash Escrow Amount, and (B) second, to the extent the amount of recoverable Losses exceeds the amounts available to the GTY Indemnitees from the Cash Escrow Amount, from the CB Escrow Participants, severally and not jointly (in accordance with their Escrow Participation Percentages).

 

(ii)         any Losses payable to a GTY Indemnitee pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 7.1(a)(vii) shall be satisfied (A) first from the Schedule 7.1 Escrow Amount, (B) second, to the extent the amount of recoverable Losses exceeds the amounts available to the GTY Indemnitees from the Schedule 7.1 Escrow Amount, from the Cash Escrow Amount, and (C) third, to the extent the amount of recoverable Losses exceeds the amounts available to the GTY Indemnitees from the Cash Escrow Amount, from the CB Escrow Participants, severally and not jointly (in accordance with their Escrow Participation Percentages).

 

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(g)          GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub acknowledge, covenant and agree that (i) GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub have conducted an independent investigation, review and analysis of the business of the Company and the Company’s business operations, assets, liabilities, results of operations, financial condition, technology and prospects in making its determination as to the propriety of the Transaction; (ii) in entering into this Agreement, GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub have relied solely on the results of such investigation, review and analysis and not on any factual representations or opinions of the Company other than the representations and warranties of the Company expressly contained in Article 2 of this Agreement; and (iii) except for the representations and warranties contained in Article 2 of this Agreement, none of Company or its Affiliates or representatives nor any other Person makes any other express, implied or statutory representation or warranty with respect to the Company, the Merger or otherwise, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, enforceability or noninfringement. In connection with such investigation, GTY and its representatives and Affiliates have received from or on behalf of the Company certain estimates, budgets, forecasts, plans and financial projections (“ Forward-Looking Statements ”), and GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub acknowledge that there are uncertainties inherent in making Forward-Looking Statements and that Holdings, GTY and Merger Sub are familiar with such uncertainties and are taking full responsibility for making their own evaluation of the adequacy and accuracy of all Forward-Looking Statements furnished to them and their representatives (including the reasonableness of the assumptions underlying Forward-Looking Statements where such assumptions are explicitly disclosed), and that none of the Company or any other Person has made or makes any representation or warranty with respect to any Forward-Looking Statements. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, nothing in this Section 7.2(f) shall limit any rights of the GTY Indemnitees hereunder with respect to the representations and warranties set forth in Article 2 .

 

(h)          GTY Indemnitees shall not be entitled to recover any Losses (i) relating to any matter arising under one provision of this Agreement to the extent that GTY Indemnitees have already recovered Losses with respect to such matter pursuant to another provision of this Agreement or (ii) taken into account in the calculation of Debt.

 

(i)           Tax Benefits . For purposes of determining the amount of any Loss for which indemnification is provided pursuant to Section 7.1 , the amount of such Loss shall be reduced by the Indemnification Tax Benefits actually realized, if any, by an Indemnified Party (or any of its Affiliates) arising from the facts or circumstances giving rise to such Losses in the year in which such Loss occurs. If an Indemnified Party realizes an Indemnification Tax Benefit in any of the two (2) years following the occurrence of such Loss, the Indemnified Party shall pay the Indemnifying Party the amount of such Indemnification Tax Benefit. For this purpose, a Person shall be deemed to recognize a Tax benefit (“ Indemnification Tax Benefit ”) with respect to a taxable year if, and to the extent that, the Person’s liability for Taxes for such taxable year, calculated by excluding any Tax items attributed to the Losses, exceeds the Person’s actual liability for Taxes for such taxable year, calculated by taking into account any Tax items attributed to the Losses.

 

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7.3           Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims .

 

(a)          If a GTY Indemnitee or a CB Holder Indemnitee (the “ Indemnified Party ”) intends to make a claim for Losses under this Article 7 , then the Indemnified Party shall give the party or parties obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to this Article 7 (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) prompt written notice (a “ Breach Notice ”) of such Indemnifiable Matter which the Indemnified Party has determined has given or would give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement within thirty (30) days of such determination, setting forth (i) a brief description of the nature of the Indemnifiable Matter, (ii) the underlying representation, warranty, covenant or agreement alleged to have been breached and the facts then known as it relates to the Indemnifiable Matter, (iii) the total amount of the actual out-of-pocket Loss or the anticipated potential Loss (including any costs or expenses which have been or may be reasonably incurred in connection therewith), if known and quantifiable; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 7 , except to the extent that such failure shall have materially adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of the Breach Notice to dispute the contents of the Breach Notice. If the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party are unable to resolve the disputes to the Breach Notice, if any, within thirty (30) days of the Indemnifying Party’s receipt of the Breach Notice, the Indemnified Party shall be free to pursue such remedies as may be available to the Indemnified Party on the terms and subject to the provisions of this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, any notices to be delivered to the CB Escrow Participants, as collectively the Indemnifying Party, shall be delivered to the CB Holders’ Representative, acting on behalf of the CB Escrow Participants.

 

(b)          If an Indemnified Party receives notice of any Proceeding with respect to an Indemnifiable Matter which may give rise to a claim for Losses under this Article 7 (a “ Third-Party Claim ”), the Indemnified Party shall promptly give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such Third-Party Claim; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 7 , except to the extent that such failure shall have adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, by written notice to the Indemnified Party, to assume the entire control of the defense, compromise or settlement of the Third-Party Claim, and shall be entitled to appoint a recognized and reputable counsel to be the lead counsel in connection with such defense that is reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume the defense of a Third-Party Claim:

 

(i)          the Indemnifying Party shall diligently and in good faith defend such Third-Party Claim and shall keep the Indemnified Party reasonably informed of the status of such defense;

 

(ii)         the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in any such defense, compromise or settlement thereof, including, without limitation, the selection of counsel, and the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party all information and documents related to such Third-Party Claim; and

 

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(iii)        the Indemnified Party (A) may participate in such defense and retain one law firm reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnifying Party at the Indemnifying Party’s expense if the Indemnified Party has been advised by outside legal counsel that there exists a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party or that there are one or more legal defenses available to the Indemnified Party which are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party or (B) may participate in such defense at the Indemnified Party’s expense in all other circumstances.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 7.3(b) , the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to assume or conduct the defense of any Third-Party Claim (without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, in its sole discretion) if (i) such Third-Party Claim relates to or arises in connection with any criminal action, subpoena, criminal investigative demand, criminal investigation or criminal proceeding of a Governmental Body, (ii) such Third-Party Claim seeks an injunction or equitable relief against any Indemnified Party, (iii) the assumption of the defense of the Third-Party Claim would have, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, a material adverse effect on the business relationship between the Indemnified Party and any Persons with whom it has material business dealings, (iv) settlement of, or an adverse judgment with respect to, the Third-Party Claim is, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, likely to establish a precedential custom or practice adverse to the continuing business interests of the Indemnified Party, or (v) the Indemnifying Party has not agreed and acknowledged in writing for the benefit of the Indemnified Party its unqualified obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party as provided hereunder with respect to such Third-Party Claim, subject to the limitations set forth in this Article 7 . If the Indemnifying Party (i) does not elect to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim, whether by not giving the Indemnified Party timely notice of its desire to so defend or otherwise, (ii) after assuming the defense of a Third-Party Claim, fails to take steps necessary to defend diligently such Third-Party Claim or (iii) is not entitled to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 7.3 , the Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not the obligation to, assume such defense and shall have the sole power to direct and control such defense, with counsel of its choosing it being understood that the Indemnified Party’s right to indemnification for a Third-Party Claim (including the payment of the reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party’s counsel by the Indemnifying Party) shall not be adversely affected by assuming the defense of such Third-Party Claim. The Indemnifying Party may enter into a settlement or consent to any judgment without the consent of the Indemnified Party so long as (i) such settlement or judgment involves monetary damages only which are indemnifiable in full by the Indemnifying Party, (ii) a term of the settlement or judgment is that the Person or Persons asserting such Third-Party Claim unconditionally release all Indemnified Parties from all liability with respect to such claim and (iii) such settlement does not include any statement or admission of fact regarding culpability of, or failure to act by or on behalf of, the Indemnified Party; otherwise the consent of the Indemnified Party shall be required in order to enter into any settlement of, or consent to the entry of a judgment with respect to, any Third-Party Claim, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 7.3 , following the Effective Time, the CB Holders’ Representative, at the sole expense of the CB Escrow Participants, shall conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of the defense of any Schedule 7.1(a) Claim; provided , however , that nothing in this Section 7.3 shall inhibit or prevent GTY or its successors or assigns from hiring separate counsel, at the sole expense of GTY or its successors or assigns in connection with any Schedule 7.1(a) Claim.

 

(c)          To the extent that there is an inconsistency between Section 7.3 and Section 5.4 as it relates to a Tax matter, the provisions of Section 5.4 shall govern.

 

7.4           Other Indemnification Matters . For purposes of determining (i) whether there has been any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty or (ii) the amount of Losses resulting from any such inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty in Section 2.6(a) and Section 2.6(c)(ix) , all qualifications or exceptions in any representation or warranty relating to or referring to the terms “material”, “materiality”, “in all material respects”, “Material Adverse Effect” or any similar term or phrase shall be disregarded, it being the understanding of the Parties that for purposes of determining liability under this Article 7 , the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall be read as if such terms and phrases were not included in them.

 

7.5           Release of Indemnity Escrow Amount from Escrow .

 

(a)          Subject to this Article 7 and the terms of the Escrow Agreement, in the event that the GTY Indemnitees are entitled to indemnification from the CB Escrow Participants pursuant to this Article 7 other than Section 7.1(a)(vii) , the Escrow Agent shall, upon the receipt of a joint written instruction from Holdings and the CB Holders’ Representative, or written instruction from GTY or Holdings attaching a final non-appealable court order from a court of competent jurisdiction setting forth the amount of such Loss, release and transfer to the GTY Indemnitees pursuant to this Article 7 an amount in cash equal to such Loss from the Indemnity Escrow Account.

 

(b)          Subject to this Article 7 and the terms of the Escrow Agreement, the release and transfer of the Schedule 7.1 Escrow Amount to the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of the CB Escrow Participants, net of the amount of the Losses payable to the GTY Indemnitees pursuant to Section 7.1(a)(vii) from the Indemnity Escrow Account, will occur upon the earlier of (i) forty-eight (48) months following the Closing Date and (ii) promptly after a Schedule 7.1(a) Resolution.

 

(c)          On the date that is eighteen (18) months following the Closing Date (the “ Release Date ”), the remainder of the Cash Escrow Amount shall be released by the Escrow Agent from the Indemnity Escrow Account to the Exchange Agent except that the Escrow Agent shall retain an amount (up to the total amount then held by the Escrow Agent) of the Cash Escrow Amount equal to the amount of claims for indemnification under this Article 7 asserted prior to the Release Date but not yet resolved (“ Unresolved Claims ”). The funds retained for Unresolved Claims (to the extent not utilized to pay a GTY Indemnitee for any such claims resolved in favor of a GTY Indemnitee) shall be released by the Escrow Agent to the Exchange Agent upon the resolution of any such claims in accordance with this Article 7 and the terms of the Escrow Agreement.

 

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7.6           Exclusive Remedy . Except as provided in the last sentence of this Section 7.6 , each Party hereby (a) acknowledges and agrees that, from and after the Closing, the sole and exclusive remedy of such Party, with respect to any and all claims for Losses arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be pursuant and subject to the requirements of the indemnification provisions set forth in this Article 7 , and (b) acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent required by applicable Law to be effective, the agreements, waivers and releases contained in this Section 7.6 are conspicuous. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, nothing contained in this Article 7 or elsewhere in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall in any way impair, modify or otherwise diminish any Party’s right to (y) bring any claim or Proceeding against any other Party based upon such other Party’s knowing and intentional fraud, or (z) right to seek or obtain specific performance of any covenant or agreement required to be performed by the terms of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

 

Article 8
TERMINATION

 

8.1           Termination of Agreement . This Agreement may be terminated and the Transaction abandoned at any time prior to the Closing by action taken or authorized by the board of directors of the terminating Party, notwithstanding any requisite approval and adoption of this Agreement and the Transaction by the GTY Shareholders or the Company stockholders referred to in Section 6.1(b) , as follows:

 

(a)          by mutual written consent of the Company and GTY;

 

(b)          by either GTY or the Company, if the Closing shall not have occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019 (the “ Termination Date ”); provided , however , that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 8.1(b) shall not be available to any Party whose failure to fulfill, or whose Affiliates failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under this Agreement been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date;

 

(c)          by either GTY or the Company, if the GTY Shareholder Meeting (including any adjournments and postponements thereof) shall have been held and completed and the Required Vote shall not have been obtained;

 

(d)          by either GTY or the Company, if any Governmental Body shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Order which has become final and nonappealable, and which permanently restrains, enjoins or otherwise prohibits the Transaction, in whole or in part;

 

(e)          by either GTY or the Company, if following the GTY Stock Redemptions the aggregate amount of cash or cash equivalents in the Trust Account is less than the Necessary Cash Amount;

 

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(f)          by GTY, (i) if the Company breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or any representation or warranty of the Company becomes untrue) such that the conditions set forth in Section 6.2(a) and Section 6.2(b) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof is provided by GTY to the breaching Party (provided that no such cure period will be available or applicable to any breach which by its nature cannot be cured); provided that no GTY Party is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement; or (ii) if there has been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to the Company;

 

(g)          by the Company, if GTY, Holdings or Merger Sub breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or if any representation or warranty of GTY, Holdings or Merger Sub becomes become untrue), in either case, such that the conditions set forth in Section 6.3(a) and Section 6.3(b) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof is provided by the Company to the breaching Party (provided that no such cure period will be available or applicable to any breach which by its nature cannot be cured); provided that no CB Holder or Company Party is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement; or (ii) if there has been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any GTY Party;

 

(h)          by GTY, if the CB Holder Consent shall not have been executed and delivered to GTY by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day after the date of this Agreement; or

 

(i)          by GTY, if the Company does not deliver to GTY the PCAOB Financial Statements on or before December 31, 2018.

 

(j)          by the Company, if the balance of the binding financial commitment made in connection with the Transaction Financing, in the amount of at least an additional Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000), has not been funded by October 15, 2018; provided , however , that such right to terminate shall expire if not exercised in writing on or prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 18, 2018.

 

(k)          by the Company, if the Closing does not occur on or before March 31, 2019; provided , however , that such right to terminate shall expire if not exercised in writing on or prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 2, 2019.

 

8.2           Effect of Termination .

 

(a)          If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1 , all further obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall terminate; provided , however , (a) any such termination shall not relieve any party from liability for any fraud or willful breach of this Agreement and (b) Section 4.4(b) , this Section 8.2 , Article 9 (to the extent any defined terms are used in any of the other surviving provisions) and Article 10 shall survive the termination.

 

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(b)           Limited Expense Reimbursement .

 

(i)          In the event this Agreement is terminated, other than pursuant to (A) Section 8.1(a) , (B) Section 8.1(b) and, at the time of such termination, the Company’s failure to fulfill, or the Company’s Affiliates failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under this Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before the Termination Date, (C) Section 8.1(d) , (D) Section 8.1(f) , (E) Section 8.1(h) or (F) Section 8.1(i) , the GTY Parties shall promptly reimburse, by wire transfer of immediately available funds, up to 50% of the Company’s Transaction Expenses; provided , however , the GTY Parties shall not be required to provide reimbursement under this Section 8.2(b) for any amounts in excess of $400,000 (the “ Expense Reimbursement Payment ”).

 

(ii)         Each of the Parties hereto agrees that if this Agreement is terminated and the Expense Reimbursement Payment is due and payable, and unless the Company elects in writing to waive its right to receive the Expense Reimbursement Payment, the Expense Reimbursement Payment shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the Company and its Affiliates and all direct and indirect equityholders (whether at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise) against the GTY Parties and any of their respective direct or indirect, former, current or future stockholders, controlling persons, directors, officers, employees, general or limited partners, members, managers, Affiliates, agents or assignees (each, a “ GTY Related Party ”) for any breach of this Agreement by any GTY Party or any Losses suffered hereunder or under any other agreement executed in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby; provided that nothing in this Section 8.2(b)(ii) will limit the right of the Company and its Affiliates to bring or maintain, or receive damages in, any Proceeding against a GTY Related Party arising out of or in connection with any breach of the Confidentiality Agreement. Subject to the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, upon the Company’s receipt of full payment of the Expense Reimbursement Payment, (i) no GTY Related Party shall have any further liability or obligation relating to or arising out of this Agreement, any contract or agreement executed in connection herewith or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (or the abandonment or termination thereof), (ii) neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates shall be entitled to bring or maintain any Proceeding against any GTY Related Party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, any contract or agreement executed in connection herewith or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (or the abandonment or termination thereof) or any matters forming the basis for such termination and (iii) the Company shall cause any Proceeding pending in connection with this Agreement, any contract or agreement executed in connection herewith or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (or the abandonment or termination thereof), to the extent maintained by the Company against any GTY Related Party, to be dismissed with prejudice promptly, and in any event within five (5) Business Days after the payment of the Expense Reimbursement Payment. The Company shall not be entitled to collect the Expense Reimbursement Payment on more than one occasion.

 

(iii)        Each of the Parties hereto acknowledges that the Expense Reimbursement Payment, as and when payable pursuant to this Section 8.2 , is not intended to be a penalty, but rather is liquidated damages in a reasonable amount that will compensate the party receiving such amount in the circumstances in which such amount is due and payable, for the efforts and resources expended and opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, which amount would otherwise be impossible to calculate with precision.

 

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Article 9
DEFINITIONS

 

351 Transaction ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(g) .

 

Accounting Arbitrator ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(d) .

 

Accounts Receivable ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.22(a) .

 

Acquisition Proposal ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(a) .

 

Additional GTY Filings ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.8(b) .

 

Adjustment Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.9(a) .

 

Affiliate ” means, with respect to the Person to which it refers, a Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by Contract or otherwise.

 

Affiliated Group ” means a group of Persons that elects, is required to, or otherwise files a Tax Return or pays a Tax as an affiliated group, consolidated group, combined group, unitary group, or other group recognized by applicable Tax Law.

 

Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

Ancillary Agreements ” means the Escrow Agreement.

 

Annual Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a) .

 

Anti-Corruption Laws ” means the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or any rules or regulations thereunder or any similar laws and regulations regarding corruption, bribery, ethical business conduct, or gifts, hospitalities, or expense reimbursements to public officials and private persons which are applicable in countries where the Company and its Subsidiaries engages in business.

 

Association ” means Visa, MasterCard, American Express Travel Related Services, Inc., and DFS Services, LLC or any other association, network, or organization that issues or authorizes the issuance of a credit or debit card.

 

Association Requirement ” means an effective bylaw, regulation or other requirement of any Association.

 

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Bid ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Breach Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) .

 

Business ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Business Day ” means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banks are required or authorized by Law to be closed in New York, New York.

 

Capital Stock ” means, with respect to a Person the capital stock, shares, limited liability company interests, partnership or membership interests (whether general or limited) or other equivalents of such Person’s equity, however designated and whether voting or non-voting.

 

Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (i) the Cash Purchase Price, less (ii) the Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount, plus (iii) the Estimated Closing Cash Amount.

 

Cash Escrow Amount ” means $10,000,000 in cash deposited with the Escrow Agent.

 

Cash Purchase Price ” means an amount equal to $100,000,000.

 

CB Common Share ” means each share of Common Stock, $0.00001 par value, of the Company, other than any Restricted Share.

 

CB Escrow Participants ” means the holders of CB Shares (other than holders of Dissenting Shares).

 

CB Holder Consent ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2 .

 

CB Holder Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(b) .

 

CB Holder Lockup Agreement ” means a lockup agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit D attached hereto.

 

CB Holders ” means the holders of CB Shares and Vested Qualifying Option Holders.

 

CB Holders’ Representative ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.18(a) .

 

CB Prepared Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(a)(i) .

 

CB Shareholder ” means a holder of CB Shares.

 

CB Shares ” means the issued and outstanding shares of Capital Stock of the Company, including each CB Common Share, and, without duplication, any shares of Capital Stock of the Company issuable upon exercise of the Warrants.

 

Certificate of Merger ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(b) .

 

Certificates ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(e) .

 

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Closing ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.12 .

 

Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.12 .

 

Closing Date Cash ” means Company Cash as of 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Date Indebtedness ” means the Debt of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Date Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.7 .

 

Closing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.8(c) .

 

Closing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.8(c) .

 

Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

Company ” has the meaning set forth in the preface to this Agreement.

 

Company Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.16(a) .

 

Company Board ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Company Cash ” means cash and cash equivalents of the Company and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP; provided that Company Cash shall (i) be net of the amount of outstanding checks, drafts of wire transfers (including any overdrawn accounts), (ii) exclude any cash which is not freely usable to a subsequent purchaser or equity holder of the Company and/or its Subsidiaries because it is subject to restrictions or limitations on use or distribution by law or contract, including amounts held in escrow or as a deposit and (iii) be reduced by the amount of the Expense Fund; provided , further, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Company Cash shall in no event be less than zero unless and to the extent that the amount of the Expense Fund exceeds the amount of Company Cash calculated without regard to the Expense Fund.

 

Company Employees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3(a) .

 

Company Government Contract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Company Government Subcontract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Company Parties ” means, collectively, the Company and its Subsidiary.

 

Consent ” means, with respect to any Person, any consent, approval, authorization, permission or waiver of, or registration, declaration or other action or filing with or exemption by such Person.

 

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Contract ” means any oral or written contract, obligation, understanding, commitment, lease, license, purchase order, bid or other agreement.

 

Convertible Notes ” means those 8% Convertible Notes, issued January 12, 2018, March 7, 2018 and April 27, 2018 in an aggregate principal amount of $4,000,000, issued to various holders pursuant to that Note Purchase Agreement, dated January 12, 2018 between the Company and the investors party thereto, as amended February 27, 2018.

 

Data ” means all information that has been transmitted to the Company Parties by users and customers of the Company Parties’ products and services in connection with such products and services.

 

Debt ” means, without duplication, with respect to any Person, any (a) obligations relating to indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) obligations evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments, (c) obligations in respect of capitalized leases, (d) the principal or face amount of banker’s acceptances, surety bonds, performance bonds or letters of credit (in each case solely to the extent drawn), (e) obligations for the deferred purchase price of property or services, including, without limitation, the maximum potential amount payable with respect to earnouts, purchase price adjustments or other payments related to acquisitions, (f) any bonuses to the extent not included in current liabilities on the Annual Financial Statements or Interim Financial Statements (including transaction-related bonuses), (g) any profit sharing payable, distributions payable, notes payable, or loans/advances payable, (h) any bank overdrafts, (i) any unpaid income Taxes of any Company Party for any Pre-Closing Tax Period or portion of a Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date included as a liability on the Interim Financial Statements, (j) indebtedness or obligations of the types referred to in the preceding clauses (a) through (i) of any other Person secured by any Lien on the assets of the Company, and (k) obligations in the nature of guarantees of obligations of the type described in clauses (a) through (j) above of any other Person, in each case together with all accrued interest thereon and any applicable prepayment, redemption, breakage, make-whole or other premiums, fees or penalties; provided , however , that Debt shall exclude any deferred revenue.

 

Designated Courts ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎10.15 .

 

Development Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.5 .

 

DGCL ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Disclosure Schedule ” means the respective disclosure schedules of (a) GTY and (b) the Company, in each case, on the date of this Agreement and as may be amended, modified and supplemented after the date of this Agreement pursuant to Section 4.5 , which such Disclosure Schedule shall be arranged in Sections corresponding to the numbered and lettered sections or subsections of this Agreement, and any information disclosed in any such section or subsection of the applicable Party’s Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to be disclosed, apply to and qualify the section or subsection of this Agreement to which it corresponds in number or letter and each other section or subsection of this Agreement to the extent that it is reasonably apparent on its face that such information is relevant to such other section or subsection.

 

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Disputed Amounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(c) .

 

Dissenting Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(b) .

 

Dissenting Stockholders ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(b) .

 

Earnout Amount ” has the meaning set forth on Exhibit B .

 

Earnout Consideration ” has the meaning set forth on Exhibit B.

 

Effective Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10 .

 

Effective Time ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(b) .

 

Employee Benefit Plan ” means any (a) deferred compensation or retirement plan, fund, program, or arrangement, (b) equity-based plan, program, or arrangement (including any share capital option, share capital purchase, share capital ownership, share capital appreciation, phantom share capital, or restricted share capital plan) or (c) other retirement, severance, bonus, profit-sharing, incentive, health insurance, medical insurance, welfare, disability insurance, life insurance, severance, vacation, fringe benefit, change in control, or other similar plan, fund, program, or arrangement.

 

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements ” means all Laws and Orders concerning public health and safety, worker and occupational health and safety, natural resources and pollution or protection of the environment, including all those relating to the presence, generation, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, distribution, labeling, testing, discharge, release, threatened release, or cleanup of any Hazardous Substances, materials, or wastes, chemical substances, or mixtures, pesticides, pollutants, contaminants, toxic chemicals, petroleum products or byproducts, fuel oil products and byproducts, mold, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, noise, or radiation, as generally applicable in the industry in which the Company Parties operate in the United States.

 

ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

 

ERISA Affiliates ” means any entity (whether or not incorporated) that would be treated together with the Company as a “single employer” under Section 414(b), (c) or (m) of the Code.

 

Escrow Agent ” means Wilmington Trust, National Association.

 

Escrow Agreement ” means an Escrow Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit E , by and among GTY, Holdings, CB Holders’ Representative and the Escrow Agent.

 

Escrow Participation Percentage ” means, with respect to a CB Escrow Participant, the percentage corresponding to the fraction: (a) having a numerator equal to the aggregate number of CB Shares owned by such CB Escrow Participant as of immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (b) having a denominator equal to the aggregate number of CB Shares owned by all CB Escrow Participants as of immediately prior to the Effective Time. The sum of all Escrow Participation Percentages of the CB Escrow Participants shall be one hundred percent (100%).

 

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Estimated Closing Cash Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.7(a) .

 

Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.7(a) .

 

Exchange Agent ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(a) .

 

Exchange Fund ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6 .

 

Expense Fund ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.18(e) .

 

Expense Fund Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.18(e) .

 

Expense Reimbursement Payment ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(b)(i) .

 

Final Cash Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(e) .

 

Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a) .

 

Flow-Thru Entity ” means any entity, plan or arrangement that is treated for federal income Tax purposes as a partnership.

 

Forward-Looking Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(g) .

 

FTC ” means the United States Federal Trade Commission.

 

Fundamental Representations ” means, collectively, (a) the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Sections 2.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 2.2 (Authorization), 2.3 (Capitalization and Subsidiaries), 2.4 (other than 2.4(b)) (Non-contravention; Required Consents), 2.5 (Brokers’ Fees), 2.6(d) (Transaction Expenses), 2.9 (Tax Matters), 2.18 (Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships), and (b) the representations and warranties of GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub set forth in Sections 3.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 3.2 (Authorization), 3.3 (Capitalization), 3.4 (Non-contravention; Required Consents), 3.5 (Brokers’ Fees).

 

GAAP ” means the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, as in effect from time to time, consistently applied.

 

Goods ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.21(a) .

 

Governmental Body ” means any international, foreign or domestic federal, state or local government or quasi-governmental authority or any department, agency, subdivision, court or other tribunal of any of the foregoing.

 

Governmental Rule means any law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, order, code, treaty, judgment, decree, or any published directive or requirement which has the force of law, or other legally binding form of governmental restriction or decision, of any Governmental Body.

 

GTY ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

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GTY Board ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements of this Agreement.

 

GTY Class A Ordinary Shares ” means the Class A ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

GTY Class B Ordinary Shares ” means the Class B ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

GTY Common Stock ” means the common shares of GTY for which the GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and GTY Class B Ordinary Shares have been exchanged.

 

GTY Equity Incentive Plan ” means the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, substantially in the form of Exhibit F attached hereto.

 

GTY Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(a) .

 

GTY Merger ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

GTY Merger Sub ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

GTY Parties ” means, collectively, Holdings, GTY and each of their Subsidiaries, including the Surviving Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing.

 

GTY Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3(a) .

 

GTY Prepared Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(a)(ii) .

 

GTY Public Shares ” means the GTY Class A Ordinary Shares sold in GTY’s initial public offering.

 

GTY Related Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(b)(ii) .

 

GTY SEC Filings ” means the forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents filed by GTY or Holdings with the SEC, including the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings, the Signing Form 8-K and the Closing Form 8-K, and all amendments, modifications and supplements thereto.

 

GTY Shareholder Meeting ” means a meeting of the stockholders of GTY to vote on the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

GTY Shareholder Voting Matters ” means, collectively, proposals to approve (a) the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the Transaction, (b) the adoption and approval of the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, (c) to appoint, and designate the classes of, the members of the GTY Board, (d) providing its stockholders with the opportunity to elect to effect a GTY Stock Redemption, (e) the GTY Merger, and (f) any other proposals submitted to the vote of GTY’s stockholders in the Proxy Statement.

 

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GTY Shareholders ” means the holders of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and the holders of GTY Class B Ordinary Shares.

 

GTY Stock Redemption ” means the election of an eligible holder of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares (as determined in accordance with GTY Organizational Documents and the Trust Agreement) to redeem all or a portion of such holder’s shares of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares, at the per-share price, payable in cash, equal to such holder’s pro rata share of the Trust Account (as determined in accordance with GTY Organizational Documents and the Trust Agreement) in connection with the Proxy Statement.

 

GTY Tax Losses ” means (i) all Indemnified Taxes, (ii) all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses of preparing Tax Returns for a Pre-Closing Tax Period, and (iii) all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses of contesting any audit or other Proceeding that could result in the imposition of an Indemnified Tax.

 

Hazardous Substances ” means (a) petroleum or petroleum products, flammable materials, explosives, radioactive materials, radon gas, lead-based paint, asbestos in any form, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and toxic mold or fungus of any kind or species, (b) any chemicals or other materials or substances which are defined as or included in the definition of “hazardous substances,” “hazardous wastes,” “hazardous materials,” “toxic substances,” “toxic pollutants,” “contaminants,” “pollutants,” or words of similar import under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, and (c) any other chemical, material or substance exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

Holdings ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

Holdings Board ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements of this Agreement.

 

Holdings Common Stock ” means the common stock of Holdings par value $0.0001.

 

Improvements ” means all buildings, structures, fixtures, building systems and equipment, and all components thereof (including the roof, foundation and structural elements).

 

Incidental License ” means any (a) permitted use right in a nondisclosure agreement; (b) non-exclusive license that is merely incidental to the transaction contemplated in such license, the commercial purpose of which is primarily for something other than such license, such as: (i) a sales or marketing Contract that includes a license to use the trademarks of any of the Company Parties for the purposes of promoting products or services of the Company Parties; (ii) a vendor Contract that includes permission for the vendor to identify any of the Company Parties as a customer of the vendor; or (iii) a Contract to purchase or lease equipment, such as a photocopier, computer, or mobile phone that also contains a license of Intellectual Property; (c) non-exclusive licenses granted by any of the Company Parties in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; or (d) any non-exclusive licenses implied by law to end-user customers for use of products or services.

 

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Indemnified Executives ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b) .

 

Indemnified Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) .

 

Indemnification Tax Benefit ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(i) .

 

Indemnified Taxes ” (and the correlative meaning “ Indemnified Tax ”) means without duplication, any of the following Taxes (in each case, whether imposed, assessed, due or otherwise payable directly, as a successor or transferee, jointly and/or severally, pursuant to a Tax Sharing Agreement entered (or assumed) by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company on or prior to the Closing Date, in connection with the filing of a Tax Return, as a result of an assessment or adjustment by any Governmental Body, by means of withholding, or for any other reason and whether disputed or not):

 

(i)          All Taxes of any Company Party (other than Transfer Taxes (which are governed by (v))) for any Pre-Closing Tax Period or portion of any Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date;

 

(ii)         All Taxes resulting from (a) a breach of a Tax Representation; or (b) a breach of a covenant of the Company contained in Section 4.11 to be performed on or prior to the Closing;

 

(iii)        The CB Holders allocable share of all Transfer Taxes as determined under Section 5.4(e) ; and

 

(iv)        All Taxes imposed as a result of any loss, reduction, disallowance, or unavailability (in whole or in part) of any refund (whether as cash or a credit or offset against Taxes otherwise payable) that gave rise to a payment to, or for the benefit of the CB Holders, under Section 5.4(f) .

 

Indemnified Taxes shall exclude Taxes to the extent (i) actually included as a liability on the Interim Financial Statements or in the calculation of Debt, actually included in the computation of Transaction Expenses, or actually included in the computation of Debt (each as finally determined), (ii) caused by any failure or refusal by GTY, Holdings, Merger Sub or the Surviving Company to satisfy or perform any covenant, term or condition of this Agreement required to be satisfied or performed by either or any of them, (iii) GTY’s or Holding’s allocable share of all Transfer Taxes as determined under Section 5.4(e) , or (iv) attributable to an action outside of the Ordinary Course of Business taken by GTY, Holdings or the Surviving Company on the Closing Date but following the Closing. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the GTY Indemnitees shall not be entitled to recover any Losses for any Post-Closing Tax Period or portion of any Straddle Period beginning after the Closing Date (except to the extent proximately caused by any breach of Sections 2.9(f) (second sentence) , (m) , (n) , and (p) ).

 

Indemnifying Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) .

 

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Indemnity Escrow Account ” means an escrow account designated by the Escrow Agent into which GTY or Holdings will deposit or cause to be deposited, the Indemnity Escrow Amount.

 

Indemnity Escrow Amount ” means, collectively, the Cash Escrow Amount and the Schedule 7.1 Escrow Amount.

 

Intellectual Property ” means all of the following in any jurisdiction throughout the world: (a) all inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice) and invention disclosures, all improvements thereto, and all patents, utility models and industrial designs and all applications for any of the foregoing, together with all reissuances, provisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisions, extensions, renewals and reexaminations thereof, (b) all trademarks, service marks, certification marks, trade dress, logos, slogans, trade names, corporate and business names, Internet domain names, social media accounts and rights in telephone numbers, together with all translations, adaptations, derivations, and combinations thereof and including all goodwill associated therewith, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith (collectively, “ Trademarks ”), (c) all works of authorship, copyrightable works, all copyrights, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith and all moral rights associated with any of the foregoing, (d) all mask works and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, (e) all trade secrets and confidential business information (including ideas, research and development, know-how, formulas, compositions, algorithms, source code, data analytics, manufacturing and production processes and techniques, technical data and information, designs, drawings, specifications, customer and supplier lists, pricing and cost information, and business and marketing plans and proposals), (f) all Software, (g) all material advertising and promotional materials, (h) all other proprietary rights, and (i) all copies and tangible embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium).

 

Intellectual Property Licenses ” means any Contract pursuant to which a Company Party use Intellectual Property which is not owned by them or pursuant to which a Company Party grants any other Person the right to use any Intellectual Property owned by them.

 

Interim Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎2.6(a) .

 

Internal Controls ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(b) .

 

IT Assets ” means Software, systems, servers, computers, hardware, firmware, middleware, networks, data communications lines, routers, hubs, switches and all other information technology equipment, and all associated documentation, in each case, used or held for use in the operation of the Business.

 

Key Customers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.20(a) .

 

Key Executives ” has the meaning set forth in Schedule 9.1 .

 

Key Suppliers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.21(a) .

 

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Knowledge ” means (a) in the case of the Company, the knowledge of the Persons listed in Schedule 9.2 after reasonable inquiry; and (b) in the case of GTY, Holdings or Merger Sub, the knowledge of Harry You and Carter Glatt, after reasonable inquiry. For clarity, the obligation of reasonable inquiry does not require the Company to perform a search for third party Intellectual Property or prior art.

 

Law ” means any foreign or domestic federal, state or local law, statute, code, ordinance, regulation, rule, consent agreement, constitution, treaty or requirement enacted, adopted, promulgated, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Body, including common law.

 

Leased Real Property ” means all leasehold or sub-leasehold estates and other material rights to use or occupy any land, Improvements or other interest in real property held or granted by the Company Parties.

 

Leases ” means all Contracts pursuant to which any Company Party holds or grants a leasehold or sub-leasehold estate, license or other rights to use or occupy any Leased Real Property, including all amendments, extensions, renewals, guaranties, and other agreements with respect thereto.

 

Letter of Transmittal ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(e) .

 

Lien ” means any lien, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, charge, security interest, adverse claim, transfer restriction (other than restrictions under the Securities Act and state securities Laws), right of first refusal, easement, right of way or zoning restriction, other than any license of Intellectual Property.

 

Losses ” means all actions, suits, proceedings, costs, amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other expenses (including interest, penalties, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs of investigation, whether in connection with Third-Party Claims or claims among the Parties related to the enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement); provided that in no event shall Losses include any amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other costs or expenses that are or constitute punitive damages, except to the extent payable in connection with a Third-Party Claim.

 

Made Available ” shall mean that the information referred to (a) has been actually delivered (whether by email transmission or hand delivery) to the GTY Parties or to their outside legal counsel or (b) has been posted in a “data room” (virtual or otherwise) established by the Company and to which any of the GTY Parties has access, in each case, at least one (1) Business Day prior to the execution of this Agreement.

 

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Material Adverse Effect ” means any event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to a Party that, individually or in the aggregate, has had or would reasonably result in a material and adverse effect on the business, financial condition, or results of operations of such Party; provided , that, to the extent any such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect having the results described in the foregoing results from any of the following, it shall not constitute or be taken into account in determining whether there has been a Material Adverse Effect: (a) changes after the date hereof generally affecting the economy, capital, financial, credit or securities markets, including changes in interest and exchange rates; (b) changes after the date hereof in general legal, tax, regulatory, political or business conditions in countries in which the Party does business, (c) any failure of such Party to meet any internal or published projections, forecasts, estimates or predictions in respect of revenues, earnings or other financial or operating metrics for any period; provided , however , that the facts and circumstances underlying any such failure may, except as may otherwise be limited by this definition, be considered in determining whether a Material Adverse Effect has occurred; (d) any outbreak or escalation of war, armed hostilities, sabotage, or any act of terrorism or any escalation or worsening of any such acts of war, armed hostilities, sabotage or act of terrorism underway as of the date hereof; (e) general conditions (including market or economic conditions) in the industries in which such Party operates (except to the extent the party suffering such event is affected in a materially disproportionate manner relative to other companies in the industries in which such Party conducts business); (f) a change after the date hereof in GAAP or the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, as in effect from time to time, of a Party, as applicable, or interpretations thereof; or (g) earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters; (h) any change resulting from the announcement or disclosure of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (other than any announcement by the Company that is in violation of the terms of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement); (i) any actions taken by the Company that are expressly required to be taken by the Company pursuant to this Agreement or which a GTY Party has requested in writing, or the failure to take any action prohibited by this Agreement; provided further , in each of clauses (a), (b), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of this definition, so long as such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect referenced do not have a disproportionate effect on such Party (as compared to other participants in the industry in which such Party operates).

 

Material Contracts ” means, collectively, the Contracts required to be listed in Section ‎2.12(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

Merger ” has the meaning forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Merger Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(a) .

 

Merger Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(a)(i).

 

Merger Sub ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

Most Recent Balance Sheet ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a) .

 

Most Recent Balance Sheet Date ” means June 30, 2018.

 

Necessary Cash Amount ” means $325,000,000.

 

Note Purchase Agreement ” means the Note Purchase Agreement, dated August 8, 2018, between the Company, Method One LLC and any other person that becomes a party thereto in accordance with such agreement.

 

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Option ” means an option to acquire shares of common stock of the Company that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time.

 

Option Cancellation Agreement ” means an Option Cancellation Agreement in a form agreed to between the Company and GTY or Holdings, as applicable.

 

Order ” means any order, award, decision, injunction, judgment, ruling, decree, charge, writ, subpoena or verdict entered, issued, made or rendered by any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Ordinary Course of Business ” means the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, including with respect to frequency and amount, and with a view towards operating and maintaining the business rather than a view towards the sale of the business to an unaffiliated third party.

 

Ordinary Course Tax Sharing Agreement ” means any contract entered into in the ordinary course of business that is not primarily related to Taxes but which includes a Tax Sharing Agreement (such as paying real estate Taxes in leases or grossing up for withholding Taxes in a credit agreement).

 

Organizational Documents ” means with respect to any entity, the articles of incorporation, deed of incorporation, certificate of formation or other applicable organizational or charter documents relating to the creation or organization of such entity, and the bylaws, operating agreement, articles of association, partnership agreement or other applicable document relating to the operation, governance or management of such entity.

 

Owned Intellectual Property ” means all Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned by any of the Company Parties.

 

Owned Real Property ” means all land, together with all Improvements located thereon, including all electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other building systems, fire protection, utility installations, water distribution systems, and landscaping, together with all easements and other rights and interests appurtenant thereto (including air, oil, gas, mineral, and water rights), owned by the Company Parties.

 

Party ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

PCAOB Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.14 .

 

Per Option Merger Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a) .

 

Per Share Merger Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(b) .

 

Permit ” means any material license, import license, export license, franchise, authorization, permit, registration, certificate, or certificate of occupancy issued by any Person.

 

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Permitted Liens ” means statutory Liens for current Taxes not yet due or payable for which adequate reserves have been established and shown on the balance sheet contained within the Financial Statements, (b) Liens of a landlords, carriers, warehousemen, workmen, repairmen, mechanics, materialmen and similar liens arising in the Ordinary Course of Business and not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money, (c) title of a lessor under a capital or operating lease, (d) Lien created by or through the GTY Parties, (e) Liens created by or arising under this Agreement, (f) zoning ordinances, restrictions, prohibitions and other requirements imposed by any Governmental Body or other third party, all of which do not materially interfere with the conduct of the business of the Company Parties, (g) pledges or deposits to secure the obligations under workers’ compensation Laws or similar legislation or to secure public or statutory obligations to the extent reflected on the Most Recent Balance Sheet, (h) imperfections of title or encumbrances that, individually or in the aggregate, do not impair materially, and would not reasonably be expected to impair materially, the continued use and operation of the assets to which they relate, and (i) Liens that will be released at Closing as a consequence of the consummation of the Transaction.

 

Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, Governmental Body, other entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act).

 

Personal Information ” means information that, alone or in combination with other information, allows the identification of an individual or can be used to contact an individual, including without limitation, name; address; retina or iris scan, fingerprint, voiceprint, scan of hand or face geometry and all other biometric data; geolocation information, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or any other personally identifiable information.

 

Post-Closing Tax Period ” means any taxable period that begins on or after the day immediately following the Closing Date.

 

Pre-Closing Tax Period ” means any taxable period that ends on or before the Closing Date.

 

Privacy and Security Requirements ” means (a) all Privacy Laws; (b) all applicable Privacy Contracts, and (c) all applicable Privacy Policies.

 

Privacy Contracts ” means all Contracts between the Company Parties and any Person that are applicable to the Processing of Personal Information or Data.

 

Privacy Laws ” means any Laws or Orders applicable to the processing of Personal Information, including, without limitation, any Laws or Orders applicable to wiretapping, eavesdropping or the like; any Laws or Orders applicable to the Processing of biometric data, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and all Laws related to breach notification.

 

Privacy Policies ” means all written policies applicable to the Company Parties relating to the Processing of Personal Information, including without limitation all website and mobile application privacy policies.

 

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Pro Rata Portion ” means the percentage obtained by dividing (a) the aggregate number of CB Shares and Vested Qualifying Options owned by a CB Holder as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, by (b) the Participating Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in Schedule 1.2(b) ).

 

Proceeding ” means any claim, demand, action, audit, inquiry, examination, lawsuit, litigation, investigation or arbitration (in each case, whether public or private, or civil, criminal or administrative) pending by or before any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Process ”, “ Processed ” or “ Processing ” means the creation, collection, use (including, without limitation, for the purposes of sending telephone calls, text messages and emails), storage, maintenance, processing, recording, distribution, transfer, transmission, receipt, import, export, protection (including safeguarding, security measures and notification in the event of a breach of security), access, disposal or disclosure or other activity regarding data (whether electronically or in any other form or medium).

 

Proxy Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.8(b) .

 

Publicly Available Software ” means (i) any Software that contains, or is derived in any manner (in whole or in part) from, any Software that is distributed as free software or open source software (for example, Software distributed under the GNU General Public License, the GNU Lesser General Public License, the Affero General Public License, or the Apache Software License), or pursuant to open source, copyleft or similar licensing and distribution models and (ii) any Software that requires as a condition of use, modification and/or distribution of such software that such Software or other Software incorporated into, derived from or distributed with such Software (A) be disclosed or distributed in source code form, (B) be licensed for the purpose of making derivative works or (C) be redistributable at no or minimal charge.

 

Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(a) .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.10 .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.10

 

Purchase Price Dispute Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(c) .

 

Qualifying Option ” means each Option outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per share exercise price that is less than an amount equal to the Per Share Cash Amount.

 

Real Property ” means the Leased Real Property and the Owned Real Property.

 

Registration Statement ” means the Registration Statement on Form S-4, or other appropriate form, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, to be filed with the SEC by Holdings under the Securities Act with respect to the securities to be issued in connection with the Transaction.

 

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Release Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.5(c) .

 

Remaining Stockholder ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.12 .

 

Representative Losses ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.18(b) .

 

Required Vote ” means the vote of such GTY Shareholders as set forth in the Proxy Statement required to approve the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

Restricted Shares ” means the unvested CB Shares listed in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , as updated by the Company immediately prior to Closing.

 

Restrictive Covenant Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Roll-Up Transactions ” means the transactions contemplated by that certain (i) Unit Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Sherpa Government Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (ii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Open Counter Enterprises Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among eCivis, Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iv) Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Questica Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, GTY, and the other parties listed therein and (v) Arrangement Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Bonfire Interactive Ltd., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, GTY, and the other parties listed therein.

 

Schedule 7.1 Escrow Amount ” means $2,000,000 in cash deposited with the Escrow Agent.

 

Schedule 7.1(a) Claim ” means any Third-Party Claim with respect to a matter set forth on Schedule 7.1(a)(vii) .

 

Schedule 7.1(a) Resolution ” means a final, binding, non-appealable and irrevocable resolution, judgment or settlement entered into pursuant to a settlement and release agreement in a form reasonably satisfactory to GTY that provides for resolution of the matters set forth on Schedule 7.1(a)(vii) .

 

SEC ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

Securities Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.         

 

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Security Breach ” means breach or security breach of Personal Information or Data as defined by applicable Laws.

 

Security Incident ” means any successful unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of information or interference with system operations of IT Assets.

 

Self-Help Code ” means any back-door, time bomb, drop dead device, or other Software routine designed to disable a computer program automatically with the passage of time or under the positive control of a Person other than the user of the program, but excluding any licensing strings or keys or other copyright control mechanisms as described in the applicable documentation for the Software.

 

Signing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.8(a) .

 

Signing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.8(a) .

 

Software ” means all computer software programs and databases (and all derivative works, foreign language versions, enhancements, versions, releases, fixes, upgrades, and updates thereto), including software compilations, development tools, compilers, comments, user interfaces, menus, buttons and icons, application programming interfaces, files, data scripts, architecture, algorithms, higher level or “proprietary” languages and all related programming and user documentation, whether in source code, object code or human readable form, and manuals, design notes, programmers’ notes and other items and documentation related to or associated with any of the foregoing and all media and other tangible property necessary for the delivery or transfer thereof.

 

Straddle Period ” means any taxable period that includes, but does not end on, the Closing Date.

 

Subsequent Financing ” means a bona fide debt or equity financing to be subsequent to the Transaction Financing (for example, a Series D preferred stock financing) if the Closing has not occurred before December 1, 2018.

 

Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, an Affiliate controlled by such Person, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries.

 

Surviving Company ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(a) .

 

Tax ” or “ Taxes ” (and with the correlative meanings, or “ Taxes ,” “ Taxable ” and “ Taxing ”) means any federal, state, local and foreign net or gross income, capital gains, capital stock, alternative or add-on minimum, estimated, net or gross proceeds, net or gross receipts, sales, use, user, ad valorem, value added, transfer, franchise, profits, gaming, capital profits, lease, leasing, natural resources, service, license, capital, withholding, payroll, employment, goods and services, excise, severance, stamp, fuel, interest capitalization, registration, recording, occupation, premium, turnover, personal property (tangible or intangible), real property, environmental or windfall or excess profits tax, social security, disability, unemployment, customs duty or other tax, or governmental fee or other like assessment or charge in the nature of taxes (and any liability incurred or borne by virtue of the application of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 (or any similar or corresponding provision of state, local or foreign Law), as a transferee or successor, by Contract or otherwise), together with all interest, penalties, additions to tax and additional amounts assessed, imposed or otherwise due or payable under applicable Laws with respect to Taxes, in each case, whether disputed or not.

 

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Tax Contest ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(d) .

 

Tax Representation ” means those representations and warranties in Section 2.9 and those representations and warranties with respect to Taxes in Section 2.16 .

 

Tax Return ” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof, submitted to (or required under applicable Laws to be submitted to) a Governmental Body.

 

Tax Sharing Agreement ” means any agreement (including any provision of a contract, but excluding any Ordinary Course Tax Sharing Agreements) pursuant to which any Company Party is obligated to indemnify any Person for, or otherwise pay, any Tax of another Person, or share any Tax benefit with another Person.

 

Termination Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) .

 

Third-Party Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(b) .

 

Threshold ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(b) .

 

Tracking Applications ” means any software disseminated by any entity on behalf of any of the Company Parties that is installed on consumers’ computers and used by any entity on behalf of any of the Company Parties to monitor, record or transmit information about activities occurring on the computers on which it is installed, or about information that is stored or created on, transmitted from or transmitted to the computers on which it is installed.

 

Trademarks ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Intellectual Property.

 

Transaction ” means, collectively, the transactions contemplated and to be effected by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

 

Transaction Expenses ” means any and all reasonable, documented, out-of-pocket legal, accounting, tax, financial advisory, environmental consultants and other professional or transaction related costs, fees and expenses incurred by CB Holders or any Company Party in connection with this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or in investigating, pursuing or completing the Transaction (including any amounts owed to any consultants, auditors, accountants, attorneys, brokers or investment bankers), but shall exclude the costs, fees and expenses of the PCAOB Financial Statements, the Reviewed Interim Financial Statements and the Registration Statement, which costs, fees and expenses shall be borne solely by the GTY Parties.

 

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Transaction Financing ” means the binding financing transaction for at least Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) in preferred stock, with funding of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) to occur by September 4, 2018 and funding of the balance to occur by October 15, 2018.

 

Transaction Tax Deductions ” means any item of loss or deduction resulting from or attributable to (i) transaction bonuses, change-in-control payments, severance payments, retention payments, or similar payments made to employees or other service providers of any Company Party, (ii) the fees, expenses, and interest (including unamortized original issue discount and any other amounts treated as interest for federal income tax purposes and any prepayment penalty or breakage fees or accelerated deferred financing fees) incurred by the Company Parties with respect to the payment of any Debt, (iii) the amount of investment banking, legal, and accounting fees and expenses paid or payable by the Company Parties, (iv) accelerated vesting of restricted stock held by employees of the Company Parties, and (v) the amount of any deductions for federal income tax purposes as a result of the exercise or payment for cancellation of employee or other compensatory options, in each case arising in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Transfer Taxes ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(e) .

 

Trust Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.13 .

 

Trust Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.13 .

 

Trustee ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.13 .

 

Unauthorized Code ” means any virus, Trojan horse, worm, or other malicious software routines or hardware components designed to permit unauthorized access, to disable, erase, or otherwise harm Software, hardware or data.

 

Unresolved Claims ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.5(c) .

 

Vested Qualifying Option ” means a Qualifying Option that is vested as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (including each unvested Qualifying Option that accelerates by its terms and becomes a vested Qualifying Option immediately prior to or at the Effective Time).

 

Vested Qualifying Option Holder ” means a holder of a Vested Qualifying Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.

 

WARN Act ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.15(d) .

 

Warrants ” means the Warrant to Purchase 357 shares of Series B Preferred Stock of the Company, dated August 29, 2017 and any warrants that may be issued prior to Closing pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement.

 

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Article 10
MISCELLANEOUS

 

10.1          Fees and Expenses . Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the Transactions shall be paid by the Party incurring such expenses; provided , that upon and subject to the occurrence of the Closing, the Transaction expenses of each Party (including reasonable Transaction Expenses) shall be paid or reimbursed from the working capital of GTY. In the event that the Closing does not occur, GTY shall reimburse the Company for reasonable, documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses incurred in connection with the audit of the Company’s financial statements in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

 

10.2          Press Releases and Public Announcements . Except as may be required by applicable Law or provided herein (including under Section 4.5 ), no Party shall issue, or permit its Affiliates to issue, any press release or make any public announcement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement or the Transaction without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

10.3          Entire Agreement . This Agreement (including the documents referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement among the Parties and supersedes, except as set forth in Section 4.4(b) , all prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or among the Parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof.

 

10.4          Successors; Assignment; No Third-Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties named herein and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No Party may assign (whether pursuant to a merger, by operation of law or otherwise) either this Agreement or any of its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder without the prior written approval of the other Parties. Except the indemnified parties with respect to Section 5.2 and the CB Holder Indemnitees and the GTY Indemnitees as provided in Article 7 , nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person any right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

10.5          Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by means of facsimile), each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each Party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by the other Parties hereto. The Parties agree that the delivery of this Agreement, and the delivery of the Ancillary Agreements and any other agreements and documents at the Closing, may be effected by means of an exchange of facsimile signatures or other electronic delivery.

 

10.6          Headings . The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

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10.7          Notices . All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed duly given (a) when delivered personally to the recipient, (b) when sent by electronic mail or facsimile, on the date of transmission to such recipient, (c) one Business Day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid), or (d) four (4) Business Days after being mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, and addressed to the intended recipient as set forth below:

 

If to the Company Parties:  

CityBase, Inc.

30 North LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60602

Attention: Leo Brubaker

Email: lbrubaker@thecitybase.com

 

Copy to:

 

 

Perkins Coie LLP

1201 Third Avenue

Suite 4900

Seattle, WA 98101-3099

Attention: Stewart M. Landefeld, Esq.

   Gina K. Eiben, Esq.

Facsimile: (206) 359-9430

Email: SLandefeld@perkinscoie.com

  GEiben@perkinscoie.com

 

If to the CB Holders’ Representative or, after the Closing, to the CB Holders, to:  

Shareholder Representative Services LLC

950 17th Street, Suite 1400

Denver, CO 80202

Attention: Managing Director

Email: deals@srsacquiom.com

Facsimile: (303) 623-0294

Telephone: (303) 648-4085

 

If to GTY, Holdings, Merger Sub or the Surviving Company:  

Harry You

1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100

Las Vegas, Nevada 89144

Email: Harry@gtytechnology

 

Copy to:

 

 

Winston & Strawn LLP

200 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10166-4193

Attention: Joel L. Rubinstein, Esq.

   Jason D. Osborn, Esq.

Facsimile: (212) 294-5336

Email: JRubinstein@winston.com

  JOsborn@winston.com

 

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Any party may change the address to which notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder are to be delivered by giving the other parties notice in the manner herein set forth.

 

10.8         Governing Law . This Agreement and any claim, controversy or dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement or the interpretation and enforcement of the rights and duties of the Parties, whether arising at law or in equity, whether in contract, tort, under statute or otherwise, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic Laws of the State of New York (including in respect of the statute of limitations or other limitations period applicable to any such claim, controversy or dispute, but without regard to any borrowing statute that would result in the application of the statute of limitations of any other jurisdiction), without giving effect to any law, provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York.

 

10.9         Amendments and Waivers . No amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Parties. No waiver by any Party of any provision of this Agreement or any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Party making such waiver nor shall such waiver be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent such occurrence.

 

10.10        Specific Performance . Each of the Parties hereby acknowledges and agrees that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are unique and irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and in the event of breach of this Agreement by a Party, the non-breaching Party would not be adequately compensated in all cases by monetary damages alone. Accordingly, in addition to any other right or remedy to which the non-breaching Party may be entitled, it shall be entitled to enforce any provision of this Agreement by a decree of specific performance and to temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to prevent breaches or threatened breaches of any of the provisions of this Agreement, without posting any bond or other undertaking.

 

10.11        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 Transaction is not affected in any manner materially 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 a mutually acceptable manner in order that the Transaction be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

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10.12        Construction . The Disclosure Schedules, Exhibits and other attachments to this Agreement shall be construed with and as an integral part of this Agreement to the same extent as if the same had been set forth verbatim herein. Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, (a) references to the plural include the singular, the singular the plural, the part the whole, (b) references to any gender include all genders, (c) “including” has the inclusive meaning frequently identified with the phrase “but not limited to” and “without limitation”, (d) references to “hereunder” or “herein” relate to this Agreement as a whole, (e) the non-capitalized word “day” means calendar day, (f) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”, (g) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any statute include the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, in each case as amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced from time to time and in the case of any such amendment, re-enactment, consolidation or replacement, reference herein to a particular provision shall be read as referring to such amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced provision and also include, unless the context otherwise requires, all applicable guidelines, bulletins or policies made in connection therewith, (h) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any agreement (including this Agreement), document or instrument mean such agreement, document or instrument as amended, supplemented, qualified, modified, varied, restated or replaced from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and, unless otherwise specified therein, includes all schedules, annexes and exhibits attached thereto, (i) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to the Company shall be deemed to include the Company and its Subsidiaries and (j) the Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement, and in the event that an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement. Section, subsection, Schedule and Exhibit references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Capitalized terms set forth in the Exhibits and Disclosure Schedules attached hereto shall have the same meanings as set forth in this Agreement, unless defined otherwise in such Exhibit or Disclosure Schedule. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law. No summary of this Agreement prepared by any party shall affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

10.13        Currency . All monetary amounts in this Agreement, unless otherwise expressly set forth herein, are expressed in U.S. Dollars.

 

10.14        Waiver of Jury Trial . Each Party hereby waives their respective rights to a trial by jury of any claim or cause of action based upon or arising out of or related to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction in any action, Proceeding or other litigation of any type brought by any Party against any other Party or any Affiliate of any other such Party, whether with respect to contract claims, tort claims or otherwise. The Parties agree that any such claim or cause of action shall be tried by a court trial without a jury. Without limiting the foregoing, the Parties further agree that their respective right to a trial by jury is waived by operation of this section as to any action, counterclaim or other Proceeding which seeks, in whole or in part, to challenge the validity or enforceability of this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any provision hereof or thereof. This waiver shall apply to any subsequent amendments, renewals, supplements or modifications to this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement.

 

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10.15        Exclusive Venue . The Parties agree that all disputes, legal actions, suits and Proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction must be brought exclusively in any New York state or federal court located in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City or in any state or federal appellate court therein (collectively the “ Designated Courts ”). Each Party hereby consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Courts. No legal action, suit or Proceeding with respect to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction may be brought in any other forum. Each Party hereby irrevocably waives all claims of immunity from jurisdiction and any objection which such Party may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or Proceeding in any designated court, including any right to object on the basis that any dispute, action, suit or Proceeding brought in the Designated Courts has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum or venue. Each of the Parties also agrees that delivery of any process, summons, notice or document to a Party hereof in compliance with Section 10.7 of this Agreement shall be effective service of process for any action, suit or Proceeding in a designated court with respect to any matters to which the Parties have submitted to jurisdiction as set forth above.

 

10.16        Trust Account Waiver . Each of the Company and the CB Holders’ Representative acknowledges that GTY has established the Trust Account for the benefit of its public shareholders, which holds proceeds of its initial public offering. For and in consideration of GTY entering into this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, each of the Company and the CB Holders’ Representative, for itself and the Affiliates it has the authority to bind, hereby agrees it does not now and shall not at any time hereafter have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any assets in the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders), and hereby waives any claims it has or may have at any time against or with respect to the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) as a result of, or arising out of, any discussions, contracts or agreements (including this Agreement) among GTY and the Company or the Company’s shareholders and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) for any reason whatsoever. Such waiver shall not prohibit or limit the rights of the Company against GTY, other than the Trust Account, and its assets.

 

10.17        Non-Recourse . This Agreement may only be enforced against, and any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement may only be brought against, the Persons that are expressly named as parties to this Agreement (and the CB Holders, to the extent the CB Holders agree to be bound by this Agreement pursuant to their Letters of Transmittal) and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein. Except to the extent named as a party to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein, and then only to the extent of the specific obligations of such parties set forth in this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein, no past, present or future shareholder, member, partner, manager, director, officer, employee, Affiliate, agent or advisor of any party to this Agreement or any Subsidiary of Company will have any liability (whether in contract, tort, equity or otherwise) for any of the representations, warranties, covenants, agreements or other obligations or liabilities of any of the parties to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein or for any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein.

 

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10.18        CB Holders’ Representative .

 

(a)          Each CB Holder shall be deemed to have appointed Shareholder Representative Services LLC (the “ CB Holders’ Representative ”) to serve as CB Holders’ Representative and as the representative, agent and attorney-in-fact for and on behalf of each of the CB Holders for all purposes in connection with this Agreement and the agreements ancillary hereto, including to give and receive notices and communications in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction, to take all actions on behalf of the CB Holders pursuant to this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement, and to take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of CB Holders’ Representative for the accomplishment of the foregoing. More specifically and without limiting the foregoing, CB Holders’ Representative shall have the authority to make all decisions and determinations and to take all actions (including giving Consents or agreeing to any amendments to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to the termination hereof or thereof) required or permitted hereunder on behalf of each CB Holder, and any such action, decision or determination so made or taken shall be deemed the action, decision or determination of each CB Holder, and, after the Closing, any notice, communication, document, certificate or information required (other than any notice required by Law) to be given to any such CB Holder hereunder or pursuant to any Ancillary Agreement shall be deemed so given if given to CB Holders’ Representative. CB Holders’ Representative shall be authorized to take all actions on behalf of CB Holders in connection with any claims made under Article 7 of this Agreement, to defend or settle such claims, and to make payments in respect of such claims on behalf of the CB Holders. No bond shall be required of CB Holders’ Representative. After the Closing, notices or communications to or from CB Holders’ Representative shall constitute notice to or from each CB Holder. The CB Holders’ Representative may resign at any time.

 

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(b)          The CB Holders’ Representative will incur no liability of any kind with respect to any action or omission, while acting in good faith, by the CB Holders’ Representative in connection with its services pursuant to this Agreement and any agreements ancillary hereto, except in the event of liability directly resulting from the CB Holders’ Representative’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The CB Holders’ Representative shall not be liable for any action or omission pursuant to the advice of counsel. The CB Holders shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CB Holders’ Representative from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, claims, penalties, fines, forfeitures, actions, fees, costs and expenses (including the fees and expenses of counsel and experts and their staffs and all expense of document location, duplication and shipment) (collectively, “ Representative Losses ”) arising out of or in connection with the CB Holders’ Representative’s execution and performance of this Agreement and any agreements ancillary hereto, in each case as such Representative Loss is suffered or incurred; provided that in the event that any such Representative Loss is finally adjudicated to have been directly caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the CB Holders’ Representative, the CB Holders’ Representative will reimburse the CB Holders the amount of such indemnified Representative Loss to the extent attributable to such gross negligence or willful misconduct. If not paid directly to the CB Holders’ Representative by the CB Holders, any such Representative Losses may be recovered by the CB Holders’ Representative from (i) the funds in the Expense Fund, (ii) the amounts in any of the escrow funds held by the Escrow Agent at such time as remaining amounts would otherwise be distributable to the CB Holders, and (iii) from any portion of the Earnout Amount at such time as any such amounts would otherwise be distributable to the CB Holders; provided, that while this section allows the CB Holders’ Representative to be paid from the aforementioned sources of funds, this does not relieve the CB Holders from their obligation to promptly pay such Representative Losses as they are suffered or incurred, nor does it prevent the CB Holders’ Representative from seeking any remedies available to it at law or otherwise. In no event will the CB Holders’ Representative be required to advance its own funds on behalf of the CB Holders or otherwise. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, any restrictions or limitations on liability or indemnification obligations of the CB Holders set forth elsewhere in this Agreement are not intended to be applicable to the indemnities provided to the CB Holders’ Representative under this section. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary (including Section 10.17 ), this Section 10.18 shall in all events be binding upon, and enforceable by the CB Holders’ Representative against, the CB Holders. The foregoing indemnities will survive the Closing, the resignation or removal of the CB Holders’ Representative or the termination of this Agreement.

 

(c)          A decision, act, consent or instruction of CB Holders’ Representative shall constitute a decision of all CB Holders and shall be final, binding and conclusive upon all CB Holders. GTY is hereby entitled to rely on all statements, representations and decisions of CB Holders’ Representative and shall have no liability to the Company Parties, CB Holders and CB Holders’ Representative in connection with any actions taken or not taken in reliance on such statements, representations and decisions of CB Holders’ Representative.

 

(d)          CB Holders’ Representative, for itself only, represents and warrants that CB Holders’ Representative has the limited liability company capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and this Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by CB Holders’ Representative and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery thereof by the other parties, constitutes the legal and binding obligations of CB Holders’ Representative, enforceable against CB Holders’ Representative in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies and subject to the Laws of agency.

 

(e)          Upon the Closing, the Company will wire to the CB Holders’ Representative an amount equal to $300,000 (the “ Expense Fund Amount ”), which will be held by the CB Holders’ Representative in an account (the “ Expense Fund ”) and used for the purposes of paying directly, or reimbursing the CB Holders’ Representative for, any third party expenses pursuant to this Agreement and the agreements ancillary hereto. The CB Holders will not receive any interest or earnings on the Expense Fund and irrevocably transfer and assign to the CB Holders’ Representative any ownership right that they may otherwise have had in any such interest or earnings. The CB Holders’ Representative will not be liable for any loss of principal of the Expense Fund other than as a result of its gross negligence or willful misconduct. The CB Holders’ Representative will hold these funds separate from its corporate funds, will not use these funds for its operating expenses or any other corporate purposes and will not voluntarily make these funds available to its creditors in the event of bankruptcy. As soon as practicable following the completion of the CB Holders’ Representative’s responsibilities, the CB Holders’ Representative shall disburse any remaining balance of the Expense Fund to the Exchange Agent for further distribution to the CB Holders. For tax purposes, the Expense Fund shall be treated as having been received and voluntarily set aside by the CB Holders at the time of Closing. The CB Holders’ Representative is not acting as a withholding agent or in any similar capacity in connection with the Expense Fund and is not responsible for any tax reporting or withholding with respect thereto.

 

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10.19          Representation of Company and CB Holders’ Representative . GTY and Holdings each agree, on its own behalf and on behalf of each of its Affiliates, that Perkins Coie LLP may serve as counsel to any one or more of the Company, the CB Holders and the CB Holders’ Representative following the Closing, or to any of their respective directors, managers, officers, members, shareholders, partners, Affiliates, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns in connection with any matters related to this Agreement and the Transaction, including any litigation, claim or obligation arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Transaction notwithstanding any representation by Perkins Coie LLP prior to the Closing Date of the Company. Each of GTY, Holdings and the Company hereby (i) waives any claim they have or may have that Perkins Coie LLP has a conflict of interest or is otherwise prohibited from engaging in such representation, and (ii) agrees that, in the event that a dispute arises after the Closing between any of GTY, Holdings, the Company and the CB Holders (including the CB Holders’ Representative ) or any of the Affiliates of any of the CB Holders, Perkins Coie LLP may represent the CB Holders (including the CB Holders’ Representative) or any of the Affiliates of any of the CB Holders in such dispute even though the interests of such person(s) may be directly adverse to GTY, Holdings or the Company and even though Perkins Coie LLP may have represented the Company in a matter substantially related to such dispute. Each of GTY, Holdings and the Company also further agrees that, as to all communications among Perkins Coie LLP and the Company and the CB Holders (including the CB Holders’ Representative) or any of the Affiliates of any of the CB Holders, that were in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the attorney-client privilege and the expectation of client confidence belongs to the CB Holders and shall be controlled by the CB Holders and shall not pass to or be claimed by GTY, Holdings or the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that a dispute arises between GTY, Holdings or the Company and a third person other than a Party to this Agreement after the Closing, the Company may assert the attorney-client privilege to prevent disclosure of confidential communications by Perkins Coie LLP to such third person; provided , however , that the Company may not waive such privilege without the prior written consent of the CB Holders’ Representative.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

  CITYBASE, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Michael Duffy
    Name:  Michael Duffy
    Title:  Chief Executive Officer
     
  GTY TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS INC. (CAYMAN ISLANDS)
     
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
    Name:  Harry L. You
    Title:  President and Chief Financial Officer
     
  GTY TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS INC. (MASSACHUSETTS)
   
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
    Name:  Harry L. You
    Title: President and Chief Financial Officer
     
  GTY CB MERGER SUB, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
    Name:  Harry L. You
    Title: President and Chief Financial Officer
     
  SHAREHOLDER REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES LLC , solely in its capacity as the CB Holders’ Representative
     
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

[Signature Page to Agreement and Plan of Merger]

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 2.4

 

Execution Version

 

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

 

by and among

 

eCivis Inc.,

 

GTY Technology Holdings Inc.,

 

GTY EC Merger Sub, Inc.

 

and

 

eCivis Holders’ Representative

 

dated September 12 , 2018

 

     

 

 

Table of Contents

  

    Page
ARTICLE 1 Transactions 2
     
1.1 Merger 2
1.2 Effect of Merger on Capital Stock 3
1.3 Payment and Delivery of Merger Consideration 5
1.4 Closing Date Statement 8
1.5 Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination 8
1.6 Post-Closing Adjustment Amount 10
1.7 Escrowed Portion of the Purchase Price 10
1.8 Withholding 11
1.9 Closing 11
1.10 Earnout 11
     
ARTICLE 2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the Company 11
     
2.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 12
2.2 Authorization of Transaction 12
2.3 Capitalization and Subsidiaries; Title to eCivis Shares 12
2.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 13
2.5 Brokers’ Fees 14
2.6 Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 14
2.7 Undisclosed Liabilities 17
2.8 Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits 17
2.9 Tax Matters 18
2.10 Real Property; Personal Property 20
2.11 Intellectual Property 21
2.12 Material Contracts 24
2.13 Government Contracts and Bids 26
2.14 Insurance 29
2.15 Employees 29
2.16 Employee Benefits 30
2.17 Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters 32
2.18 Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships 33
2.19 Anti-Corruption Laws 33
2.20 Customers 34
2.21 Suppliers 34
2.22 Accounts Receivable; Notes Receivable; Accounts 35
2.23 Books and Records 35
     
ARTICLE 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING GTY 36
     
3.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 36
3.2 Authorization of Transaction 36
3.3 Capitalization 37

 

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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
3.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 37
3.5 Brokers’ Fees 38
3.6 SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 38
3.7 Litigation; Legal Compliance 39
3.8 Trust Account 39
3.9 Internal Accounting Controls 39
3.10 Listing and Maintenance Requirements 39
3.11 Tax Matters 40
     
ARTICLE 4 PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS 40
     
4.1 General 41
4.2 Notices and Consents 41
4.3 Operation of Business 41
4.4 Access and Cooperation 42
4.5 Notice of Developments 43
4.6 No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading 44
4.7 SEC Filings 45
4.8 Registration Rights 46
4.9 Investor Presentations 46
4.10 Certain Business Relationships 46
4.11 Intentionally Omitted 47
4.12 Remaining Stockholder Notices 47
4.13 Exercise of Company Rights 47
4.14 Financial Statements and Related Information 47
     
ARTICLE 5 POST-CLOSING COVENANTS 48
     
5.1 General 48
5.2 D&O Indemnification 48
5.3 Incentive Plan 49
5.4 Other Employee Matters 49
5.5 Tax Matters 50
     
ARTICLE 6 CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE 54
     
6.1 Conditions to Obligations of eCivis Holders and GTY Parties 54
6.2 Conditions to Obligations of GTY and Merger Sub 55
6.3 Conditions to Obligations of the Company 57
     
ARTICLE 7 REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT 57
     
7.1 Indemnification 57
7.2 Limitations on Indemnification 58
7.3 Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims 59
7.4 Other Indemnification Matters 62
     
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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
7.5 Release of Escrow Amount from Escrow 62
7.6 Exclusive Remedy 63
7.7 Right of Setoff.  63
7.8 Roll-Up Transactions. 64
7.9 Tax Treatment 64
     
ARTICLE 8 TERMINATION 64
     
8.1 Termination of Agreement 64
8.2 Effect of Termination 65
     
ARTICLE 9 DEFINITIONS 66
     
ARTICLE 10 MISCELLANEOUS 83
     
10.1 Fees and Expenses 83
10.2 Press Releases and Public Announcements 83
10.3 Entire Agreement 83
10.4 Successors; Assignment; No Third-Party Beneficiaries 83
10.5 Counterparts 83
10.6 Headings 83
10.7 Notices 83
10.8 Governing Law 84
10.9 Amendments and Waivers 85
10.10 Specific Performance 85
10.11 Severability 85
10.12 Construction 84
10.13 Currency 86
10.14 Waiver of Jury Trial 86
10.15 Exclusive Venue 86
10.16 Trust Account Waiver 87
10.17 Non-Recourse 87
10.18 eCivis Holders’ Representative 87
10.19 Waiver of Conflicts 89

 

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Exhibits and Schedules

 

Exhibit A   Earnout
     
Exhibit B   Form of Letter of Transmittal
     
Exhibit C   Registration Rights
     
Exhibit D   Form of eCivis Holders Written Consent
     
Exhibit E   Form of Escrow Agreement
     
Exhibit F   GTY Equity Incentive Plan
     
Exhibit G   Form of Lock Up Agreement
     
Exhibit H   eCivis Holders Entering Restrictive Covenant Agreements

 

Company’s Disclosure Schedule
 
GTY’s Disclosure Schedule

 

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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

 

This Agreement and Plan of Merger (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into on September 12, 2018 by and among eCivis, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), GTY Technology Holdings Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“ GTY ”), GTY EC Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Merger Sub” ), and Kirk Fernandez, in his capacity as the eCivis Holders’ Representative pursuant to the designation in Section 10.17 . All capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in Article 9 or as otherwise defined elsewhere in this Agreement unless the context clearly provides otherwise. Each of the Company, GTY, and Merger Sub may also be referred to individually herein as a “ Party ”, and collectively as the “ Parties ”.

 

PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS

 

A.          GTY is a blank check company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

 

B.           Prior to the Effective Time, GTY will incorporate in the State of Massachusetts a wholly-owned, direct subsidiary of GTY (“ Holdings ”), for the purpose of consummating the Transaction and the Roll-Up Transactions, and the parties hereto have agreed that it is desirable to utilize Holdings to effectuate the Transaction and for Holdings to file the Registration Statement (as defined herein).

 

C.            Prior to the Effective Time, a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings (“ GTY Merger Sub ”) will merge with and into GTY with GTY continuing as the surviving entity upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an agreement and plan of merger by and among Holdings, GTY and GTY Merger Sub (the “ GTY Merger ”).

 

D.           After the GTY Merger and prior to the Effective Time, GTY will assign to Holdings all of GTY’s rights, interests and obligations under this Agreement and all agreements in connection with the Roll-Up Transactions.

 

E.           Merger Sub is a newly formed, wholly-owned Subsidiary of GTY, and was formed for the sole purpose of the Transaction.

 

F.            The Company and its Subsidiaries are engaged in the business of providing cloud-based grants management and cost allocation software for state, local and tribal governments and government agencies (the “ Business ”).

 

G.           Immediately prior to the Effective Time, the shareholders listed on Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule (collectively, the “ eCivis Holders ”) will own all of the issued and outstanding shares of Capital Stock of the Company (collectively, the “ eCivis Shares ”).

 

     

 

 

H.           The Parties desire that, at the Effective Time, the Merger Sub merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving entity upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement (the “ Merger ”).

 

I.            For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Parties intend that the GTY Merger, together with the Merger and other transactions to be consummated as part of the Roll-Up Transactions qualify as a contribution of eCivis Shares by the eCivis Holders to Holdings described in Section 351(a) of the Code.

 

Now, therefore , in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises herein made, and in consideration of the representations, warranties, covenants and other valuable consideration herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE 1

 

Transactions

 

1.1            Merger .

 

(a)           Merger . On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law, Merger Sub shall be merged with and into the Company. Following the Merger, the separate existence of Merger Sub shall cease, and the Company shall continue as the surviving company (the “ Surviving Company ”), and shall continue to be governed by the applicable Laws of the State of Delaware.

 

(b)           Effective Time. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, prior to the Closing, the Parties shall duly prepare, and at the Closing, execute and file a certificate of merger for the Merger (the “ Certificate of Merger ”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware with respect to the Merger and make all other filings or recordings as may be required by the Delaware General Corporation Law to make the Merger effective. The Merger shall become effective at such time as the Certificate of Merger is duly filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, or at such later time as the Parties shall agree and as shall be set forth in the Certificate of Merger (the “ Effective Time ”).

 

(c)           Effect of Merger . The Merger shall have the effects set forth herein and in the applicable provisions of Delaware General Corporation Law. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, from and after the Effective Time, all property, rights, privileges, immunities, powers, franchises, licenses and authority of the Company and Merger Sub shall vest in the Surviving Company, and all debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions and duties of the Company and Merger Sub shall become the debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions and duties of the Surviving Company.

 

(d)           Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Company . At the Effective Time, the certificate of incorporation of the Surviving Company shall be amended and restated in its entirety to contain the provisions set forth in the certificate of incorporation of Merger Sub.

 

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(e)           Bylaws of the Surviving Company. At the Effective Time, Holdings shall cause the bylaws of the Surviving Company to be amended and restated in their entirety to contain the provisions as set forth substantially in the bylaws of Merger Sub.

 

(f)           Directors of the Surviving Company . The directors of Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the directors of the Surviving Company immediately after the Effective Time, each to hold office in accordance with the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of the Surviving Company until their respective successors are duly elected or appointed and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal in accordance with the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of the Surviving Company.

 

(g)           Officers of the Surviving Company . The officers of Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time shall, from and after the Effective Time, be the officers of the Surviving Company, until their successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal in accordance with the Organizational Documents of the Surviving Company, and Holdings shall be the sole stockholder of the Surviving Company, from and after the Effective Time.

 

1.2            Effect of Merger on Capital Stock . At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger, and without any action on the part of the Company, Merger Sub, GTY or any eCivis Holder:

 

(a)           Merger Sub Capital Stock . Each share of Capital Stock of Merger Sub issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be automatically converted into and become one (1) fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock of the Surviving Company.

 

(b)           eCivis Shares . Each eCivis Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be automatically converted into the right to receive (i) the Pro Rata Portion of the Merger Shares, less the Escrow Shares, payable to the holder thereof in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 1.3 , (ii) the Pro Rata Portion of the Cash Consideration, payable to the holder thereof in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 1.3 , (iii) the Pro Rata Portion of the Escrow Shares, if any, that are distributed to the holder thereof pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement or otherwise, as and when such distributions are required to be made, (iv) the Pro Rata Portion of the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, if any, that is distributed to the holder thereof pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement or otherwise, as and when such distributions are required to be made, (v) the Pro Rata Portion of the Cash Escrow Amount, if any, that is distributed to the holder thereof pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement or otherwise, as and when such distributions are required to be made, and (vi) the Pro Rata Portion of an amount, if any, equal to the Earnout Amount (which shall be calculated and payable in accordance with Exhibit A ) (collectively, the “ Per Share Merger Consideration ”), and the holders thereof shall cease to have any further rights as holders of eCivis Shares.

 

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(c)           eCivis Options .

 

(i)          Each outstanding Option that is unvested as of immediately prior to the Effective Time shall become fully vested and exercisable as of the Effective Time. Each Option that is outstanding and unexercised as of the Effective Time shall be converted into the right to receive, with respect to each eCivis Share subject to such Option, and without interest, an amount equal to the Per Share Merger Consideration applicable to such eCivis Share subject to such Option  minus  the per-share exercise price of such Option (for the avoidance of doubt, with the Per Share Merger Consideration determined in accordance with Section 1.2(b) ), which such amount of Per Share Merger Consideration shall be payable (or issuable) in the forms (i.e., Cash Consideration and Merger Shares, subject to Section 1.3(d) ) and at the times set forth in this Agreement as if the holder of such Option was an eCivis Holder. In order to receive the amounts calculated pursuant to this Section 1.2(c) , the holder of an Option must deliver a duly executed option cancellation agreement, in such form as mutually agreed by the Company and GTY, prior to the Closing accepting the treatment of such Option as set forth in this Agreement. All consideration pursuant to this  Section 1.2(c)  shall subject to applicable withholdings pursuant to and in accordance with Section 1.8 . The aggregate Per Share Merger Consideration to be paid with respect to Options pursuant to this Section 1.2(c) is referred to herein as the “ Closing Option Amount ”.

 

(ii)         Neither the Surviving Company nor GTY will assume any Option that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, whether or not then vested or exercisable. The payment of the Closing Option Amount for each Option to each holder of an Option shall be to the Surviving Company for further payment, as soon as practicable (but in no event later than the second regular payroll date after the Effective Time), to such holders of Options through the Surviving Company’s payroll processing system or other appropriate account net of applicable Tax withholding. Prior to the Effective Time, the Company and the board of directors of the Company shall take all actions that may be necessary (under the applicable incentive equity plan and otherwise) to (i) effectuate the provisions of this Section 1.2(c) and (ii) to ensure that, from and after the Effective Time, holders of Options have no rights with respect thereto other than those specifically provided in this Section 1.2(c) .

 

(d)           Dissenting Shares . Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article 1 , any eCivis Shares held by Persons who object to the Merger and comply with the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law concerning the rights of holders of eCivis Shares to dissent from the Merger and require appraisal of their eCivis Shares (“ Dissenting Shares ” and such Persons, “ Dissenting Stockholders ”) shall not be converted into a right to receive any portion of the Merger Consideration and the holders thereof shall be entitled to such rights as are granted by Delaware General Corporation Law. Each holder of Dissenting Shares who becomes entitled to payment for such shares pursuant to the Delaware General Corporation Law shall receive payment therefor from the Surviving Company in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law; provided , however , that (i) if any such holder of Dissenting Shares shall have failed to establish such holder’s entitlement to appraisal rights as provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law, or (ii) if any such holder of Dissenting Shares shall have effectively withdrawn such holder’s demand for appraisal of such shares or lost such holder’s right to appraisal and payment for such holder’s shares under the Delaware General Corporation Law, such holder shall forfeit the right to appraisal of such shares and each such share shall not constitute a Dissenting Share and shall be treated as if it had been a eCivis Share immediately prior to the Effective Time and converted, as of the Effective Time, into a right to receive from the Surviving Company the portion of the Merger Consideration deliverable in respect thereof as determined in accordance with this Article 1 , without any interest thereon (and such holder shall be treated as a eCivis Holder). The Company shall provide GTY prompt written notice of any demands received by the Company for appraisal of eCivis Shares, any withdrawal of any such demand and any other demand, notice or instrument delivered to the Company prior to the Effective Time pursuant to the Delaware General Corporation Law that relates to such demand, and GTY shall have the opportunity and right to direct all negotiations and proceedings with respect to such demands. Without the prior written consent of GTY, the Company shall not voluntarily make any payment with respect to, or settle or offer to settle, any such demand for payment. From and after the Effective Time, no stockholder of the Company who has properly exercised and perfected appraisal rights pursuant to the Delaware General Corporation Law shall be entitled to vote his or her eCivis Shares for any purpose or receive payment of dividends or other distributions with respect to his or her eCivis Shares (except dividends and distributions payable to stockholders of record at a date which is prior to the Effective Time).

 

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1.3            Payment and Delivery of Merger Consideration .

 

(a)          Immediately prior to the Effective Time, GTY shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company or such other bank or trust company that may be designated by GTY and be reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “ Exchange Agent ”), for the benefit of the eCivis Holders, for exchange in accordance with this Section 1.3 through the Exchange Agent, sufficient funds and shares of GTY Common Stock in an aggregate amount necessary for the payment of:

 

(i)          the Cash Consideration, less the Closing Option Amount (which Closing Option Amount GTY shall fund to the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time), which shall not include any amounts otherwise payable in respect of any Dissenting Shares; provided that GTY will promptly thereafter pay to the Exchange Agent any amounts by which the Cash Consideration increases due to any Dissenting Shares becoming eCivis Shares in accordance with Section 1.5 ; and

 

(ii)         a number of shares of GTY Common Stock equal to (x) Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000), divided by (y) the 30-Day VWAP as of the Closing Date (collectively, the “ Merger Shares ”), less the Escrow Shares, which Merger Shares shall be subject to the eCivis Holder Lockup Agreement; provided , that the foregoing shall not include any Merger Shares otherwise payable in respect of any Dissenting Shares; provided , further, that GTY will promptly thereafter deliver to the Exchange Agent any Merger Shares due to any Dissenting Shares becoming eCivis Shares in accordance with Section 1.5 . For purposes of this Agreement, “ 30-Day VWAP ” means the volume weighted average price of a share of GTY Common Stock, for the 30 trading days immediately prior to the date of calculation (as reported by Bloomberg L.P. or a similar organization and as adjusted for splits, dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like).

 

The Cash Consideration and the Merger Shares, are referred to herein, collectively, the “ Merger Consideration ”. The funds and shares provided to the Exchange Agent are referred to as the “ Exchange Fund ”. The Exchange Agent shall, pursuant to irrevocable instructions, deliver the Per Share Merger Consideration contemplated to be issued pursuant to Section 1.2(b) out of the Exchange Fund. Except as contemplated by Section 1.3(f) hereof, the Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose.

 

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(b)          At the Effective Time, GTY shall deposit the Escrow Shares and the Cash Escrow Amount into the Indemnity Escrow Account, which Escrow Shares and Cash Escrow Amount shall be released from the Indemnity Escrow Account in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Shares shall be treated as owned by the eCivis Holders for U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes, all dividends paid the Escrow Shares will be distributed currently to the eCivis Holders’ Representative (for the benefit of the eCivis Holders), and the eCivis Holders’ Representative (on behalf of the eCivis Holders) will be entitled to exercise all voting rights of the Escrow Shares while the Escrow Shares are held in the Indemnity Escrow Account.

 

(c)          As promptly as practicable after the Effective Time, GTY shall cause the Exchange Agent to mail to each Person who was, at the Effective Time, a holder of record of eCivis Shares entitled to receive the Per Share Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 1.2(b) : (i) a letter of transmittal in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (which shall specify the delivery of any certificates evidencing the eCivis Shares (the “ Certificates ”) shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to the certificates evidencing the Merger Consideration shall pass only upon proper delivery of the Certificates to the Exchange Agent), and (ii) instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Certificates (or affidavits of loss in lieu thereof) pursuant to such letter of transmittal. Upon surrender to the Exchange Agent of a Certificate (or affidavits of loss in lieu thereof) for cancellation, together with such letter of transmittal (solely if required by the Exchange Agent), duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto, and such other documents as may be required pursuant to such instructions, the holder of such Certificate shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor the portion of the Merger Consideration which such holder has the right to receive pursuant to Section 1.2(b) (which, with respect to the Merger Shares, shall be in book-entry form unless a physical certificate is requested), and the Certificate so surrendered shall forthwith be cancelled. In the event of a transfer of ownership of shares of eCivis Shares that is not registered in the transfer records of the Company, the portion of the Merger Consideration to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Section 1.2(b) may be issued to a transferee if the Certificate representing such eCivis Shares is presented to the Exchange Agent, accompanied by all documents required to evidence and effect such transfer and by evidence that any applicable stock transfer Taxes have been paid. Until surrendered as contemplated by this Section 1.3 , each Certificate shall be deemed at all times after the Effective Time to represent only the right to receive upon such surrender the portion of the Merger Consideration to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Section 1.2(b) .

 

(d)          To the extent any Person holding eCivis Shares is unable to make the representations and warranties in the letter of transmittal in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (such eCivis Shares, “ Cash-out Shares ” and such Persons, “ Cash-out Stockholders ”), such Cash-out Shares shall not be converted into a right to receive such Cash-out Stockholders’ Pro Rata Portion of the Merger Shares, and instead, such Cash-out Stockholders shall be entitled to receive cash consideration equal to the value of their Pro Rata Portion of the Merger Shares (such cash value based on the 30-Day VWAP of the Merger Shares as of the Closing Date). To the extent applicable, in lieu of receiving their Pro Rata Portion of any Escrow Shares or GTY Common Stock issued in connection with any Earnout Amount, such Cash-out Stockholders shall receive the value of such Escrow Shares or GTY Common Stock in the form of cash.

 

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(e)          No dividends or other distributions declared or made after the Effective Time with respect to the Merger Shares with a record date after the Effective Time shall be paid to the holder of any unsurrendered Certificate with respect to the Merger Shares represented thereby, until the holder of such Certificate shall surrender such Certificate. Following surrender of any such Certificate, there shall be paid to the holder of the Merger Shares issued in exchange therefor, without interest, (i) promptly, the amount of dividends or other distributions with a record date after the Effective Time and theretofore paid with respect to such Merger Shares, and (ii) at the appropriate payment date, the amount of dividends or other distributions, with a record date after the Effective Time but prior to surrender and a payment date occurring after surrender, payable with respect to such Merger Shares.

 

(f)          All Merger Shares issued upon surrender of a Certificate in accordance with the terms of this Section 1.3 (including any cash paid pursuant to Section 1.3(c) ) shall be deemed to have been issued in full satisfaction of all rights pertaining to the eCivis Shares formerly represented by the applicable Certificate.

 

(g)          No certificates evidencing fractional Merger Shares shall be issued upon the surrender for exchange of Certificates, and in lieu thereof, each Person who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a Merger Share shall receive, in lieu of such fractional share, cash in an amount equal to the value of such fractional share.

 

(h)          Any portion of the Exchange Fund that remains undistributed to any holders of eCivis Shares for one (1) year after the Effective Time shall be delivered to the Surviving Company, upon demand, and any holders of eCivis Shares who have not theretofore complied with this Section 1.3 shall thereafter look only to the Surviving Company for the Merger Consideration. Any portion of the Exchange Fund remaining unclaimed by holders of eCivis Shares as of a date which is immediately prior to such time as such amounts would otherwise escheat to or become property of any government entity shall, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, become the property of GTY free and clear of any claims or interest of any Person previously entitled thereto.

 

(i)          Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, none of the Exchange Agent, GTY, the Surviving Company or any other Person shall be liable to any eCivis Holder or to any other Person for any Merger Consideration delivered to a public official pursuant to any applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar Law.

 

(j)          If any Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the Person claiming such Certificate to be lost, stolen or destroyed and, if required by GTY, the posting by such Person of a bond, in such reasonable amount as GTY may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against it with respect to such Certificate, the Exchange Agent shall issue in exchange for such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate the consideration into which the eCivis Shares represented by such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate shall have been converted.

 

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1.4            Closing Date Statement    No later than two (2) Business Days before the Closing Date, the eCivis Holders’ Representative shall deliver to GTY a statement (the “ Closing Date Statement ”) setting forth or attaching, as applicable:

 

(a)          the Company’s good faith estimate of Closing Date Cash (the “ Estimated Closing Cash Amount ”) and Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ”); and

 

(b)           the resulting calculation of the Cash Consideration.

 

1.5            Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination .

                      

(a)           After Closing, GTY shall prepare and, within ninety (90) days after Closing, GTY shall deliver to the eCivis Holders’ Representative, a statement (together with reasonable supporting documentation) setting forth GTY’s determination of (i)  Closing Date Cash, and (ii) Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ”). If GTY does not deliver a Purchase Price Adjustment Statement within such 90-day period, the Closing Date Statement shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement.

 

(b)          Following the Closing Date, the Company shall permit the eCivis Holders’ Representative and its counsel, accountants and other advisors reasonable access (during normal business hours, with the right to make copies) to the financial and other relevant books and records of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case for the purposes of the review and objection right and dispute process contemplated in this Section 1.5 . Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 1.5(b) , the Company shall not be required to, or to cause any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to, grant access to or furnish information to the eCivis Holders’ Representative to the extent that (a) such information is subject to an attorney/client or attorney work product privilege or (b) such access or the furnishing of such information is prohibited by applicable Law.

 

(c)          If the eCivis Holders’ Representative disagrees with the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, the eCivis Holders’ Representative shall notify GTY in writing of such disagreement within thirty (30) days after delivery of the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, which notice shall describe in reasonable detail the nature of such disagreement, including the specific items involved and the dollar amounts thereof (a “ Purchase Price Dispute Notice ”). Any component of GTY’s Purchase Price Adjustment Statement that is not the subject of an objection by the eCivis Holders’ Representative shall be final and binding on the Parties and deemed to be part of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If the eCivis Holders’ Representative does not deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 30-day period, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as delivered by GTY to the eCivis Holders’ Representative, shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If the eCivis Holders’ Representative does deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 30-day period (the aggregate amount in dispute as set forth in the Purchase Price Dispute Notice, the “ Disputed Amounts ”), then the Disputed Amounts shall be resolved pursuant to Section 1.5(d) .

  

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(d)          GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any Disputed Amounts and, if the Parties are able to resolve all Disputed Amounts, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as modified to reflect such resolution, shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative are unable to resolve all Disputed Amounts within twenty (20) days after delivery of the eCivis Holders’ Representative’s Purchase Price Dispute Notice, then the Disputed Amounts shall be referred for final determination to a mutually agreed upon nationally recognized firm of independent certified public accountants, which does not have any material relationship with GTY, the eCivis Holders’ Representative or any of their respective Affiliates (such firm, or any successor thereto, the “ Accounting Arbitrator ”) within fifteen (15) days after the end of such 20-day period. If GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative are unable to agree upon an Accounting Arbitrator within such 15-day period, then the Accounting Arbitrator shall be an accounting firm of national standing designated by the American Arbitration Association in New York, New York which does not have any material relationship with GTY, the eCivis Holders’ Representative or any of their respective Affiliates. The eCivis Holders’ Representative and GTY shall execute any agreement reasonably required by the Accounting Arbitrator for its engagement hereunder. The Accounting Arbitrator shall consider only those Disputed Amounts which GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative have been unable to resolve. The Accounting Arbitrator will act as an expert (not an arbitrator) and may select as a resolution the position of either GTY or the eCivis Holders’ Representative for each Disputed Amount (based solely on presentations and supporting material provided by the Parties and not pursuant to any independent review) or may impose an alternative resolution which cannot be higher than the highest value or lower than the lowest value presented by each Party for a disputed amount. The Accounting Arbitrator shall deliver to GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative, as promptly as practicable, and in any event within forty-five (45) days after its appointment, a written report setting forth the resolution of such Disputed Amounts. Such report shall be final and binding upon the Parties. In selecting such resolution, the Accounting Arbitrator shall rely solely on the terms of this Agreement and on written submissions and supporting material provided by GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative, and at the Accounting Arbitrator’s election, pursuant to responses provided by the GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative to inquiries posed by the Accounting Arbitrator’s review of the foregoing, but not pursuant to an independent review. Upon the decision of the Accounting Arbitrator, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as adjusted to the extent necessary to reflect the Accounting Arbitrator’s decision (and as otherwise adjusted in accordance with this Article I), shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. The fees, costs and expenses of the Accounting Arbitrator shall be allocated to and borne by GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative based on the inverse of the percentage that the Accounting Arbitrator’s determination (before such allocation) bears to the Disputed Amount as originally submitted to the Accounting Arbitrator. For example, should the items in dispute total in amount to $1,000 and the Accounting Arbitrator awards $600 in favor of the eCivis Holders’ Representative’s position, 60% of the costs of its review would be borne by GTY and 40% of the costs would be borne by the eCivis Holders’ Representative. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no resolution of any Disputed Amount or any facts, circumstances or events giving rise to any such Disputed Amount, whether by the Accounting Arbitrator otherwise, shall limit the right of any party to assert and prevail on a claim for a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder pursuant to Article 7 .

 

(e)          “ Final Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (i) the Cash Purchase Price, less (ii) the Closing Date Indebtedness amount as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, less (iii) the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, less (iv) the Cash Escrow Amount, plus (v) the Closing Cash Amount as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, plus (vi) the Aggregate Option Exercise Price.

 

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1.6            Post-Closing Adjustment Amount .

 

(a)          The “ Adjustment Amount ,” which may be positive or negative, shall mean an amount equal to (i) the Final Cash Consideration, minus (ii) Cash Consideration.

 

(b)          If the Adjustment Amount is a positive number or zero, then:

 

(i)          GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein to the eCivis Holders’ Representative for the benefit of the eCivis Holders; and

 

(ii)         GTY shall promptly pay to the eCivis Holders’ Representative the Adjustment Amount for the benefit of the eCivis Holders.

 

(c)          If the Adjustment Amount is a negative number, then GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein as follows:

 

(iii)        to GTY, an amount equal to the lesser of: (x) the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, or (y) the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount; and

 

(iv)        if the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount is less than the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, to the eCivis Holders’ Representative the remainder of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, for the benefit of the eCivis Holders.

 

(d)          To the extent that the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount exceeds the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, GTY shall be entitled to recover such excess adjustment amount, at its option in its sole discretion, from the Indemnity Escrow Account.

 

(e)          Any amounts payable pursuant to this Section 1.6 shall be paid (or joint instruction to the Escrow Agent shall be provided) within two (2) Business Days after final determination pursuant to this Section 1.6 of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Party receiving such payment.

 

(f)          The Parties agree to treat any payment made pursuant to this Section 1.6 as an adjustment to the Merger Consideration for U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes.

 

1.7            Escrowed Portion of the Purchase Price . For the purpose of securing the eCivis Holders’ Representative’s obligations under Sections 1.4 and  1.5 , at the Closing, GTY shall deliver $50,000 in cash (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Amount ”) to the Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Account ”) that will be designated and administered by the Escrow Agent pursuant to an Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agreement will provide, among other things, that all amounts in the Purchase Price Escrow Account will be released in accordance with the amounts provided on the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement and paid pursuant to Section 1.6 .

 

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1.8            Withholding . GTY, the Surviving Company, the Exchange Agent and their Affiliates shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any consideration payable or otherwise deliverable pursuant to this Agreement to any Person (including payments of the Cash Purchase Price and the Cash Escrow Amount) such amounts as GTY, the Surviving Company, the Exchange Agent, or any Affiliate thereof shall determine in good faith they are required to deduct and withhold therefrom under the Code, or under any provision of state, local or foreign Tax Law; provided , however , that GTY shall provide the eCivis Holders’ Representative with written notice of any such intended withholding at least fifteen (15) days before the making of such payment (other than withholding on amounts properly treated as compensation for U.S. federal income Tax purposes), and GTY shall cooperate in good faith with the eCivis Holders’ Representative to obtain any available exception from, or reduction in, such withholding to the extent permitted under applicable Law. To the extent such amounts are so deducted or withheld and paid over to the appropriate Governmental Body, such deducted or withheld amounts shall be treated for all purposes under this Agreement as having been paid to the Person to whom such amounts would otherwise have been paid. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, any amounts payable pursuant to this Agreement that constitute compensation for U.S. federal income Tax purposes shall be paid through (and any applicable withholding shall be managed through) the Company’s ordinary payroll procedures.

 

1.9            Closing . The consummation of the Transaction (the “ Closing ”) shall take place at the offices of Winston & Strawn LLP in New York, New York, or remotely via electronic exchange of documents and signatures, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the second (2 nd ) Business Day following the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions of the Parties to consummate the Transaction (other than conditions with respect to actions the respective Parties will take at the Closing itself) or such other date as GTY and eCivis Holders’ Representative may mutually agree in writing (the “ Closing Date ”).

 

1.10          Earnout . Subject to the terms and conditions of Exhibit A , after the Closing, the eCivis Holders (including any holder of Options ) shall receive the Earnout Amount as additional consideration pursuant to and in accordance with Exhibit A . The Parties agree to treat any Earnout Amount as an adjustment to the Merger Consideration for U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes.

 

ARTICLE 2

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the Company

 

As an inducement to GTY, Merger Sub to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transaction, the Company hereby represents and warrants to GTY, Merger Sub as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date) that:

 

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2.1            Organization, Qualification and Power . Each Company Party (i) is a corporation, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of Delaware, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business and, if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or existing, to have such power or authority, or to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, correct and complete copies of the Organizational Documents, the minute books, share capital record books and the other books and records of each Company Party, and such books and records are materially accurate, up-to-date and complete and have been maintained in accordance with all applicable Laws. No Company Party is in default under or in violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents, and has not conducted any business under or otherwise used, for any purpose or in any jurisdiction, any fictitious name, assumed name or trade name within the past five (5) years.

 

2.2            Authorization of Transaction . Each Company Party has all requisite power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement by each Company Party, and the consummation of the Transaction, have been duly approved by all requisite action on the part of such Company Party. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each Company Party that is a party hereto and thereto, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of each Company Party that is a party hereto and thereto, enforceable against such Company Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

2.3            Capitalization and Subsidiaries; Title to eCivis Shares .

 

(a)          The eCivis Shares represent one hundred percent (100%) of the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of the Company, and Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists the record and beneficial owners of such eCivis Shares and the number of eCivis Shares owned by each such Person. All of the eCivis Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all Laws, including securities Laws. None of the eCivis Shares have been issued in violation of, or are subject to, any restriction on transfer, repurchase option, right of redemption, preemptive right, rights of first refusal or other agreements or rights. Except for options outstanding under the Stock Incentive Plans and except as set forth in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there are no (i) other shares or units of Capital Stock or other securities of the Company, (ii) authorized, issued or outstanding equity appreciation rights, phantom equity rights, profit participations or similar rights with respect to the Company or its Capital Stock, (iii) voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or transfer of the Capital Stock of the Company, (iv) Contracts under which the Company is or may become obligated to acquire, sell or otherwise issue any Capital Stock or any other securities of the Company; or (v) conditions or circumstances that may give rise to or provide a basis for the assertion of a claim by any Person to the effect that such Person is entitled to acquire or receive any shares of Capital Stock or other securities of the Company. Each eCivis Holder has good and marketable title to, and is the record and beneficial owner of, the eCivis Shares indicated as owned by it in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , free and clear of all Liens. Upon the consummation of the Transaction, Merger Sub will acquire good and valid title to all of the eCivis Shares, free and clear of all Liens.

 

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(b)           Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists all of the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of each Subsidiary of the Company, the record and beneficial owners of such Capital Stock and the number of shares or units of Capital Stock owned by each such Person. All of the Capital Stock listed in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule is duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and has been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all Laws, including securities Laws, and none of such Capital Stock has been issued in violation of, or is subject to, any restriction on transfer, repurchase option, right of redemption, preemptive right, rights of first refusal or other agreements or rights. Except as set forth in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there are no (i) other shares or units of Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company, (ii) authorized, issued or outstanding equity appreciation rights, phantom equity rights, profit participations or similar rights with respect to any Subsidiary of the Company, (iii) voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or of the Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company, (iv) Contracts under which the Company is or may become obligated to acquire, sell or otherwise issue any Capital Stock or any other securities of any Subsidiary of the Company, or (v) conditions or circumstances that may give rise to or provide a basis for the assertion of a claim by any Person to the effect that such Person is entitled to acquire or receive any shares of Capital Stock or other securities of any Subsidiary of the Company. Each Person set forth in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule has, and will have immediately following the Closing, good and marketable title to, and is, and will be immediately following the Closing, the record and beneficial owner of, all of the Capital Stock indicated as owned by it free and clear of any and all Liens.

 

(c)          Except as set forth in Section 2.3(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Party (i) owns, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock, debt or other investment or interest in any Person, or (ii) has any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, make loans to or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of any other Person.

 

2.4            Non-contravention; Required Consents . Except as set forth in Section 2.4 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (a) violate or conflict with any (i) Law or Order applicable to any Company Party, or any eCivis Holder, or (ii) provision of the Organizational Documents of any Company Party; (b) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract, Consent or Permit to which any Company Party is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; (c) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the Capital Stock or assets of any Company Party or any of the eCivis Shares; or (d) require any notice to, filing with, or Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction. There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending, or to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing, against any eCivis Holder, any Company Party or the Business, or any of their respective assets, properties or rights, that (x) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (y) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (z) prohibits any eCivis Holder or any Company Party from complying with its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

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2.5            Brokers’ Fees . Except as set forth on Section 2.5 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Party (i) has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction or (ii) has entered into any Contract which could give rise to any liability or obligation of the Surviving Company or GTY or any of their respective Affiliates to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

2.6            Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          Attached to Section 2.6(a)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule are correct and complete copies of the following financial statements of the Company Parties: (i) reviewed balance sheets, statements of operations, stockholders’ deficits and cash flows as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (collectively, the “ Reviewed Financial Statements ”); and (ii) unaudited balance sheet, statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows as of and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 (collectively, the “ Interim Financial Statements ”, and together with the Reviewed Financial Statements, the “ Financial Statements ”). The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with past practices of the Company Parties, subject, in the case of the Interim Financial Statements, to (y) normal and recurring year-end adjustments, the effect of which will not be materially adverse, and (z) the absence of notes that, if presented, would not differ materially from those presented in the Reviewed Financial Statements. The Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with the books of account and other financial records of the Company Parties and the Business, except as may be indicated in the notes or schedules thereto, and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operation, changes in equity and cash flow of the Company Parties and the Business as of their respective dates and for the periods then ending.

 

(b)          The financial records, systems, controls, data and information of the Company Parties and the Business are recorded, stored, maintained and operated under means that are under the exclusive ownership and direct control of the Company Parties or their accountants. No Company Party or independent auditor of any Company Party has identified or been made aware of (i) any significant deficiency or material weakness in the system of preparation of the financial statements utilized by the Company Parties, (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves the Company Parties’ management or other employees who have a role in the preparation of financial statements, or (iii) any claim or allegation regarding any of the foregoing.

 

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(c)          Since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, the Company Parties and the Business have been conducted in the Ordinary Course of Business, and there has not been any Material Adverse Effect and no event has occurred, and to Company’s Knowledge, no fact, condition or circumstance exists, which would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except as set forth on Section 2.6(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, neither the Business nor any Company Party has:

 

(i)          sold, leased, transferred, assigned, surrendered, abandoned, released, encumbered or otherwise disposed in any way of any asset or property (tangible or intangible) with a value in excess of $50,000, other than sales of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(ii)         experienced any damage, destruction or loss to its assets or properties (tangible or intangible) in excess of $50,000, whether or not covered by insurance;

 

(iii)        terminated, amended, modified or entered into any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof), or received written notice from any Person regarding the acceleration, termination, modification or cancelation of any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof);

 

(iv)        issued, created, incurred or assumed any Debt involving more than $50,000;

 

(v)         except in the Ordinary Course of Business, forgiven, cancelled, compromised, waived, released or otherwise disposed of, in any way, any Debt owed to it, or any right, power or claim, involving more than $50,000;

 

(vi)        except for Capital Stock issued pursuant to the exercise of issued and outstanding options granted under the Stock Incentive Plans, issued, sold, repurchased, redeemed or made any other disposition or acquisition of any Capital Stock, or granted any options, warrants or other rights to acquire (including upon conversion, exchange or exercise) any Capital Stock, or declared, set aside, made or paid any dividend or distribution with respect to its Capital Stock, or made any other payment to the holders of its Capital Stock (or any Affiliate of such holders), or amended or made any change to any of its Organizational Documents;

 

(vii)       except in the Ordinary Course of Business, (A) granted or announced any increase in salary or bonuses, any incentive award, bonus, severance or similar compensation or otherwise increased the compensation or benefits payable or provided to any present or former director, officer, employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider except such grants, announcements and increases set forth on Section 2.6(d)(vii) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule required by existing Contracts; (B) adopted, amended or terminated any Employee Benefit Plan or increased the compensation or benefits provided under any Employee Benefit Plan, (C) hired, promoted, or changed the classification (exempt or non-exempt) or status (employee or independent contractor) in respect of any employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider, or (D) granted any equity or equity-based awards;

 

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(viii)      made any material commitments outside of the Ordinary Course of Business or in excess of $50,000 for capital expenditures to be paid after the Closing or failed to incur capital expenditures in accordance with any capital expense budget;

 

(ix)         except as required by applicable Law or GAAP, instituted any material change in the conduct of its business, in its accounting principles, practices or methods, cash management practices or method of purchase, sale, lease, management, marketing or operation;

 

(x)          taken or omitted to take any action which would be reasonably anticipated to have a Material Adverse Effect;

 

(xi)         (A) entered into any “closing agreement” within the meaning of Code Section 7121 with any Governmental Body with respect to any Tax or Tax Returns of any Company Party; (B) except as required by applicable Law, changed an accounting period of any Company Party with respect to any Tax; (C) filed an amended income or other material Tax Return for any Company Party; (D) made a material Tax election inconsistent with past practices; (E) except as required by applicable Law, changed or revoked any material election with respect to Taxes or Tax Returns of any Company Party; or (F) entered into any agreement with a Governmental Body to extend or waive the applicable statute of limitations with respect to any Tax of any Company Party, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xii)        collected its accounts receivable or paid any accrued liabilities or accounts payable or prepaid any expenses or other items, in each case, other than for fair consideration in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xiii)       except in the Ordinary Course of Business, entered into any material transaction with any Affiliate;

 

(xiv)      made a material loan or advance to any Person, other than advances to employees for business expenses or employee benefits to be incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business or transactions with customers on credit in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xv)       proposed, adopted or effected any business combination, reorganization, recapitalization or other acquisition or disposition of a material amount assets or properties in any manner (whether by merger or purchase of equity or assets or otherwise) with any Person;

 

(xvi)      entered into any joint venture, partnership or similar arrangement;

 

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(xvii)     entered into or became subject to any power of attorney;

 

(xviii)    commenced or settled any material Proceeding, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xix)       revalued, in any material respect, material assets or properties, including writing off notes or accounts receivable, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xx)        abandoned, allowed to lapse, transferred or licensed to (or covenanted not to assert against) any Person any material rights to any Intellectual Property other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xxi)       amended, modified, terminated, canceled or permitted to lapse any insurance policies; or

 

(xxii)      agreed, committed to or entered into any Contract to do any of the foregoing, except as contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(d)          The Company Parties’ accrued, unpaid and documented Transaction Expenses as of the date hereof, and the Company Parties’ good faith estimate of such Transaction Expenses through and including the Closing Date, are set forth on Section 2.6(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

2.7            Undisclosed Liabilities . Except as set forth in Section 2.7 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company Parties do not have, and the assets, properties and rights of the Business are not subject to, any liabilities (whether asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued), except for liabilities that (a) are accrued or reserved against on the face of the Financial Statements (but only to the extent of the amount accrued or reserved), rather than in any notes or schedules thereto, (b) were incurred subsequent to the date of the Financial Statements in the Ordinary Course of Business (none of which result from, arise out of, relate to or were caused by any breach of Contract, breach of warranty, tort, infringement or violation of Law), or (c) those which are not, individually or in the aggregate, material in amount. No Company Party is a guarantor or otherwise liable for any liabilities of any other Person other than endorsements for collection in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

2.8            Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 2.8(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there is no, and since January 1, 2015, there has been no, material Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened, involving the Company Parties or the Business, or affecting any of their respective assets, rights or properties.

 

(b)          There are no material Orders to which the Company Parties or the Business are subject, except for regulatory decrees and Orders of general applicability to Persons conducting similar businesses in the affected jurisdiction. Each Company Party has complied with, and is in compliance with, in all material respects, all applicable Laws and Orders applicable to Company Parties and the Business.

 

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(c)           Section 2.8(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule contains a true and complete list of all of the material Permits necessary under applicable Laws to permit the Company Parties to lawfully own, operate, use and maintain their assets in the manner in which they are now operated, used and maintained and to lawfully conduct the business of the Company Parties as currently conducted and as planned to be conducted by the Company Parties. Except as set forth on Section 2.8 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company Parties have obtained and are in material compliance with, all such Permits. All such Permits are in full force and effect. All applications required to have been filed for the renewal of such Permits have been duly filed on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body, and all other filings required to have been made with respect to such Permits have been duly made on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body. All such Permits are renewable by their terms or in the ordinary course of business without the need to comply with any special qualification procedures or to pay any amounts other than routine fees or similar charges Since January 1, 2015, (i) there has not occurred any default under any Permit by the Company Parties, (ii) none of the Company Parties have received any written notice from any Governmental Body relating to the revocation or modification of any Permit or with respect to any failure by the Company Parties to have any Permit required in connection with the operation of their businesses and no material violations have been recorded in respect of any Permits, and (iii) to the Knowledge of the Company, there have been no threatened claims, actions, suits or other proceedings or investigations before or by any Governmental Body that would reasonably be expected to result in the revocation or termination of any such license, approval, consent, registration or permit that is material to the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries as currently conducted.

 

(d)          There is no bankruptcy or insolvency Proceeding of any character, including, without limitation, bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, dissolution or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting the Company Parties, and no Company Party has taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such Proceeding. No Company Party is insolvent under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Law, and each Company Party has been paying its respective debts as they become due and within vendor terms.

 

2.9            Tax Matters . Except as set forth on Section 2.9 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule :

 

(a)          The Company Parties have filed all income and other material Tax Returns required to be filed by them, and all such Tax Returns are correct and complete in all material respects. All income and other material Taxes due and payable by the Company Parties (whether or not shown or required to be shown on any Tax Return) have been paid.

 

(b)          All Taxes of the Company not yet due and payable have been fully accrued on the books of the relevant Company Party, to the extent required in accordance with GAAP.

 

(c)          The Company Parties are not currently the beneficiaries of any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return to a date after the Closing Date. Since January 1, 2015, no written claim has been made by a Governmental Body in a jurisdiction where the Company Parties do not file Tax Returns that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. There are no Liens for Taxes on any of the assets of the Company Parties, other than Permitted Liens.

 

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(d)          Each Company Party has withheld all material Taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with any amounts paid or owing to any employee, agent, independent contractor, nonresident, member, creditor, stockholder, or other Person. The Company Parties have remitted and withheld all such Taxes to the proper Governmental Body in material compliance with all applicable Laws.

 

(e)          No Company Party has ever been a member of any Affiliated Group (other than an Affiliated Group the common parent of which is or was a Company Party).

 

(f)          No Company Party is liable for Taxes of any other Person (other than a Company Party) as a result of successor liability, transferee liability, joint or several liability (including pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 or any similar provision of state, local, or non-U.S. Law), other than pursuant to any contractual arrangement that is not primarily related to Tax matters. No Company Party is party to any Tax Sharing Agreements.

 

(g)          There is no Proceeding in progress, pending, proposed in writing or threatened in writing with respect to any Taxes or Tax Returns of any Company Party. No Company Party has commenced a voluntary disclosure proceeding with a taxing authority in any state, local, or non-U.S. jurisdiction that has not been fully resolved or settled.

 

(h)          No Company Party has waived any statute of limitations in respect of Taxes or agreed to any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency, which waiver or extension is in effect as of the Closing Date.

 

(i)          No Company Party has engaged in any transaction that could affect the income Tax liability of a Company Party for any Pre-Closing Tax Period not closed by the statute of limitations which is a “listed transaction” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b)(2).

 

(j)          No Company Party is required to include a material item of income, or exclude a material item of deduction, for any period after the Closing Date (determined with and without regard to the transactions contemplated hereby) as a result of (i) an installment sale transaction occurring on or before the Closing governed by Code Section 453 (or any similar provision of state, local or non-U.S. Law); (ii) a transaction occurring on or before the Closing reported as an open transaction for U.S. federal income Tax purposes (or any similar doctrine under state, local, or non-U.S. Law); (iii) an adjustment under Code Section 481 as a result of a change in method of accounting with respect to a Pre-Closing Tax Period; (iv) a “closing agreement” within the meaning of Code Section 7121 entered into with any Governmental Body on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(k)          No Company Party has made an election (including a protective election) pursuant to Code Section 108(i).

 

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(l)          No Company Party currently uses the cash method of accounting for income Tax purposes.

 

(m)          The Company has duly elected to be treated as an S corporation pursuant to Code Section 1362(a) and the Laws of each state and other jurisdiction in which the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company conducts business or is subject to Income Taxes. Each of these elections was initially effective as of September 23, 2004 and is currently effective.

 

(n)          No Company Party has an interest in any controlled foreign corporation (as defined in Section 957 of the Code) or passive foreign investment company (as defined in Section 1297 of the Code).

 

(o)          Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, (i) the representations and warranties in this Section 2.9 and Section 2.16 (solely to the extent related to Taxes) constitute the sole and exclusive representations and warranties of the Company with respect to any Tax matters of the Company Parties and (ii) the eCivis Holders, the eCivis Holders’ Representative and the Company are not making, and shall not be construed to have made, any representation or warranty as to the amount or utilization of any net operating loss, tax credit, tax basis or other Tax attribute of the Company Parties after the Closing Date.

 

2.10          Real Property; Personal Property .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties own or have ever owned or have or have ever had fee title to any real property.

 

(b)           Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth the address of each parcel of Leased Real Property, and a true and complete list of all Leases for each parcel of Leased Real Property. The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, a true and complete copy of each Lease, and in the case of any oral Lease, a written summary of the material terms of such Lease. The Company and its Subsidiaries have performed and observed in all material respects all covenants, conditions and agreements required to be performed or observed by the applicable party in connection with the Leases. Neither the Company nor its Subsidiaries are in default under any of the Leases and no event or circumstance exists that, with the notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default on the part of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. No tenant, licensee or other occupant is in default under any of the Leases and no event or circumstance exists that, with the notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default by the tenant, licensee or occupant. Except as set forth on Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no consent or approval is required of any party for the consummation of the Transaction under any Company Lease.

 

(c)          Subject to the respective terms and conditions in the Leases, each Company Party is the sole legal and equitable owner of the leasehold interest in the Leased Real Property indicated as leased by it in Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , and holds a leasehold or sub-leasehold estate free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens.

 

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(d)          Except as set forth in Section 2.10(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , with respect to the premises of Leased Real Property: (i) no Company Party has received any written notice of a threatened condemnation Proceeding, suit or administrative action relating to any such parcel of Leased Real Property or other matters affecting adversely the current use or occupancy thereof; (ii) the operation of the Leased Real Property in the manner in which it is now operated complies, in all material respects, with all zoning, building, use, safety or other similar Laws; (iii) no Company Party has received any written notice of any pending special levy or assessment for benefits or betterments that affect any parcel of Leased Real Property; and (iv) no Company Party has granted, or entered into any Contract granting, to any third party the right of use or occupancy of any such parcel of Leased Real Property or portion thereof, and there are no third parties in possession of any such parcel of Leased Real Property or portion thereof.

 

(e)          Except as set forth in Section 2.10(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule and except for properties and assets sold or otherwise disposed of in the Ordinary Course of Business, the Company Parties hold and own good and valid title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, all Contracts, assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other items tangible personable property that are (i) reflected on the Financial Statements, or (ii) otherwise used in the operation of the Business, in each case, free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens. Except as set forth in Section 2.10(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all of the assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other items tangible personable property reflected on the Financial Statements or otherwise used in the operation of the Business have been maintained, are in good operating condition and good state of repair, and are adequate for the uses for which they are employed, in each case, in all material respects and subject to normal wear and tear in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

(f)          Except as set forth in Section 2.10(f) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all of the Contracts, assets, rights and properties, whether tangible and intangible or whether real, personal, or mixed, currently owned, leased or licensed by the Company Parties are sufficient for the operation of the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business following the Closing.

 

2.11          Intellectual Property.

 

(a)          The former and current products, services and operation of the Business have not interfered with, infringed, misappropriated, or otherwise violated and do not interfere with, infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any Intellectual Property rights of any Person in any respect, and no Company Party has received any written charge, complaint, claim, demand, or notice alleging any such infringement, misappropriation, or other violation (including any claim that the Company Parties must license or refrain from using any Intellectual Property rights of any Person) or challenging the ownership, registration, validity or enforcement of any Owned Intellectual Property. To the Knowledge of Company, no Person is interfering with, challenging, infringing upon, misappropriating, or otherwise violating any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

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(b)           The Company Parties own or have the right to use all Intellectual Property that is used or planned for use in, and material to, the Business. Section 2.11(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule identifies each (i) patent, trademark, and copyright, in each case registered or for which there is an application to register, (ii) each Internet domain name owned by any Company Party, (iii) each Software which is owned by any Company Party, and (iv) each material Software licensed by any Company Party from a third party (excluding, without limitation, licenses of commercially available off-the-shelf software having a replacement cost of less than $25,000. Except as set forth in Section 2.11(b)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all the Intellectual Property required to be disclosed in Section 2.11(b)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule is valid and enforceable. A Company Party is the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and interest in and to all Owned Intellectual Property, free and clear of any Liens, and the Owned Intellectual Property is not subject to any outstanding Order restricting the use or licensing thereof by the Company Parties or the Business. All the Owned Intellectual Property required to be disclosed in Section 2.11(b)(i) that is an issued patent, patent application, registration or application for registration has been maintained effective by the filing of all necessary filings, maintenance and renewals and timely payment of requisite fees. No loss or expiration of any Owned Intellectual Property is threatened, pending or to the Knowledge of Company, reasonably foreseeable, except for patents expiring at the end of their statutory terms (and not as a result of any act or omission by the Company Parties).

 

(c)          The Company Parties have taken commercially reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of all trade secrets and any other confidential information owned by the Company Parties (and any confidential information owned by any Person to whom any of the Company Parties has a confidentiality obligation). No such trade secret or confidential information has been disclosed by any of the Company Parties to any Person other than pursuant to a written agreement restricting the disclosure and use of such trade secrets or any other confidential information by such Person . No current or former founder, employee, contractor or consultant of any of the Company Parties has any right, title or interest, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in any Owned Intellectual Property. The Company Parties have obtained from all Persons (including all current and former founders, employees, contractors and consultants) who have created any Intellectual Property for the Company Parties valid and enforceable written assignments of any such Intellectual Property to one of the Company Parties, and the Company has delivered true and complete copies of such assignments to GTY. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Person is in violation of any such written confidentiality or assignment agreements.

 

(d)          No funding or facility of any Governmental Body, university, college, other educational institution or research center was used in the development of any material Owned Intellectual Property. No current or former employee, contractor or consultant who was involved in, or contributed to, the creation or development of any Owned Intellectual Property has performed services for any Governmental Body or a university, college or other educational institution or research center during a period of time during which such employee, contractor or consultant was also involved in, or contributing to, the creation or development of any material Owned Intellectual Property. None of the Company Parties is required to pay any royalty or make any other form of payment to any Governmental Body Authority to allow the use, licensing, assignment or transfer of any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

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(e)          All Software set forth on Section 2.11(b)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule (i) conforms in all material respects with all specifications, representations, warranties and other descriptions established by the Company Parties or conveyed by the Company Parties to their customers or other transferees, (ii) is operative for its intended purpose free of any material defects or deficiencies and does not contain any Self-Help Code, Unauthorized Code, or similar programs, (iii) have been upgraded as necessary so that they are fully functional in every material respect on currently available platforms, and (iv) have been maintained by the Company Parties on their own behalf or on behalf of their customers and other transferees to their reasonable satisfaction and in accordance with the Company Parties’ contractual obligations to their customers and industry standards. All copies of source and object codes for all such Software are complete and correct except for minor deviations that would not have an adverse effect on the function or use of any of such Software or cause such Software to malfunction. No Person other than the Company Parties possesses a copy, in any form (print, electronic or otherwise), of any source code for such Software, and all such source code is in the sole possession of the Company Parties and has been maintained strictly confidential. None of the Company Parties has any obligation to afford any Person access to any such source code. The Company Parties are in possession of all other material relating to the Software used in the Business, including installation and user documentation, engineering specifications, flow charts and know-how, reasonably necessary for the use, maintenance, enhancement, development and other exploitation of such Software as used in, or currently under development for, the Business.

 

(f)          Except as set forth on Section 2.11(f) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Software, product or service of the Company Parties (including any Software, product or service of the Company Parties currently under development) contains, is linked to or otherwise uses any code that is, in whole or in part, subject to the provisions of any license to Publicly Available Software. All Publicly Available Software used by the Company Parties has been used in its entirety and without modification.

 

(g)          None of the Company Parties nor any of their consultants has used Publicly Available Software in whole or in part in the former or current development of any part of the Owned Intellectual Property, nor licensed or distributed to any third party any combination of Publicly Available Software and Owned Intellectual Property in a manner that may (i) require, or condition the use or distribution of any Owned Intellectual Property on, the disclosure, licensing or distribution of any source code for any portion of such Owned Intellectual Property or (ii) otherwise impose any limitation, restriction or condition on the right or ability of the Company Parties to use, distribute or enforce any Owned Intellectual Property in any manner.

 

(h)          The IT Assets are operational, fulfill the purposes for which they were acquired or developed, have security, back-ups and disaster recovery arrangements in place and hardware and Software support, maintenance and trained personnel which are sufficient in all material respects for the current and anticipated future needs of the Business. The Company Parties have disaster recovery and security plans, procedures and facilities and have taken reasonable steps consistent with or exceeding industry standards to safeguard the availability, security and integrity of the IT Assets and all data and information stored thereon, including from unauthorized access and infection by Unauthorized Code. The Company Parties have maintained in the ordinary course of business all required licenses and service contracts, including the purchase of a sufficient number of license seats for all Software, with respect to the IT Assets.

 

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(i)          Each item of Intellectual Property owned or used by the Company Parties or the Business immediately prior to the Closing will be owned or available for use by the Company Parties and the Business immediately subsequent to the Closing on identical terms and conditions as owned or used by the Company Parties or the Business immediately prior to the Closing.

 

(j)          The Company Parties are in compliance with, in all material respects, all of confidentiality obligations under each Contract to which the Company Parties are a party.

 

(k)          The Company Parties have not experienced any Security Breaches or material Security Incidents, and none of the Company Parties is aware of any written or oral notices or complaints from any Person regarding such a Security Breach or material Security Incident. None of the Company Parties has received any written or oral complaints, claims, demands, inquiries or other notices, including without limitation a notice of investigation, from any Person (including any Governmental Body or self-regulatory authority or entity) regarding any of the Company Parties’ Processing of Personal Information or compliance with applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

(l)          Since January 1, 2012, the Company Parties have been in compliance with all applicable Privacy and Security Requirements. The Company Parties have a valid and legal right (whether contractually, by law or otherwise) to access or use all Personal Information that is Processed by or on behalf of the Company Parties in connection with the use and/or operation of its products, services and business. The execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not violate any applicable Privacy and Security Requirements or result in or give rise to any right of termination or other right to impair or limit the Company Parties’ rights to own or Process any Personal Information used in or necessary for the conduct of the Business.

 

(m)          The Company Parties have implemented Privacy Policies as required by applicable Privacy and Security Requirements, and the Company Parties are in compliance in all material respects with all such Privacy Policies. None of the Company Parties has used any Tracking Applications in a manner that materially violates any applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

(n)          The Company Parties have implemented reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards designed to protect Personal Information in their possession or control from unauthorized access by any Person, including each of the Company Parties’ employees and contractors, and to ensure compliance in all material respects with all applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

2.12          Material Contracts .

 

(a)           Section 2.12(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists the following Contracts to which any Company Party is a party or by which its assets are bound, or that is otherwise related to the Business (other than any Employee Benefit Plan of the Company Parties):

 

(i)          each Contract that has an annualized value or involves aggregate consideration in excess of $50,000, and that cannot be cancelled without penalty or further payment or without more than ninety (90) days’ notice;

 

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(ii)         each Contract for the purchase or lease of equipment or other personal property involving annual payments in excess of $25,000 or the loss of which would material to the Company Parties or the Business;

 

(iii)        each Real Property Lease;

 

(iv)        each Contract to make any capital expenditure or to purchase a capital asset with remaining obligations in excess $50,000;

 

(v)         each Contract relating to the acquisition or disposition (by merger, purchase of stock or assets or otherwise) of any operating business, material assets or Capital Stock of any Person;

 

(vi)        each Contract purporting to create a joint venture, partnership or comparable arrangement involving the sharing of profits, losses, costs or liabilities with any other Person;

 

(vii)       each Contract containing any covenant that purports to restrict or limit any Company Party’s or the Business’ ability (A) to engage in any line of business, (B) to conduct activities in any geographic location, (C) to compete with any Person, (D) to hire or solicit any Person for employment or other business relationship, or (E) to develop, make, license, market, sell or distribute any product or service;

 

(viii)      each Contract for Debt in excess of $50,000;

 

(ix)         each collective bargaining agreement with any labor union currently in force and effect;

 

(x)          each Contract relating to employment or consulting between the Company Parties or the Business, on one hand, and any of their officers, directors, or executive level employees, on the other hand;

 

(xi)         each Contract involving a settlement or compromise of any material Proceeding pursuant to which there is any remaining material obligation upon on the Company Parties;

 

(xii)        each (A) Contract relating to the development, ownership, registration or enforcement of Intellectual Property (other than non-exclusive licenses granted to customers of the Company Parties in the Ordinary Course of Business and intellectual property assignment agreement with employees of the Company Parties, in each case in the form provided by the Company Parties to GTY and (B) material Intellectual Property License, other than licenses of commercially available off-the-shelf software having a replacement cost of less than $25,000;

 

(xiii)       each current Government Contract and Government Contract Bid;

 

(xiv)      each Contract requiring the Company Parties to provide “most favored status,” “favored pricing,” right of first refusal or first negotiation to any customer or other Person or which imposes any minimum purchase obligations on the Company Parties;

 

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(xv)       each Contract set forth in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule ; and

 

(xvi)      any other Contract that is material to the Company Parties and not previously disclosed pursuant to this Section 2.12(a) .

 

(b)          The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, a correct and complete copy of each written Material Contract, together with all amendments, exhibits, attachments, waivers or other changes thereto. Each Material Contract is legal, valid, binding, enforceable, in full force and effect and will continue to be legal, valid, binding and enforceable on identical terms following the Closing Date, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies. Except as specifically disclosed and described in Section 2.12(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule : (i) no Company Party is in default under or breach of any Material Contract; (ii) no Material Contract has been cancelled by any Company Party, or to the Knowledge of the Company, any other party thereto; (iii) no counterparty to any Material Contract has or indicated its intent to cease to use the goods or services of the Company or the Business, or to terminate, materially reduce or change its relationship with the Company or the Business; (iv) each Company Party has performed all material obligations under such Material Contracts required to be performed by it; (v) no event has occurred and no condition or state of facts exists which, upon giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a material breach or default under any such Material Contract or would permit the termination, modification or acceleration of such Material Contract or any right or obligation thereunder; and (vi) no Company Party has assigned, delegated or otherwise transferred to any Person any of its rights, title or interest under any such Material Contract.

 

2.13          Government Contracts and Bids .

 

(a)           Except as set forth on Section 2.13(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule, with respect to each Contract between any of the Company Parties, on the one hand, and any Governmental Body, on the other hand (each a “ Company Government Contract ”), each Contract that is or has been over the last five (5) years between any of the Company Parties, on the one hand, and any prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each a “ Company Government Subcontract ”) and each outstanding bid, quotation or proposal by the Company that if accepted or awarded could lead to a Contract between the Company, on the one hand, and either any Governmental Body or prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each such outstanding bid, quotation or proposal, a “ Bid ”):

 

(i)          Each such Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract (other than Bids) has been legally awarded;

 

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(ii)         All representations and certifications with respect to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract made by the Company were current, accurate and complete in all material respects when made, and the Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all such representations and certifications.

 

(iii)        The Company Parties are not, and have not been in the last five (5) years, in any material violation, breach or default of any provision of any federal order, statute, rule or regulation, agency supplements or any similar state or federal Governmental Rule governing any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract. No allegation that the Company Parties are or have been in the last five (5) years, in breach or violation in any material respect of any statutory, regulatory or contractual requirement has been made to the Company Parties and not withdrawn.

 

(iv)        During the last five (5) years, the Company Parties have not received a cure notice, a show cause notice or a stop work notice, nor, to the Company’s Knowledge, have any of the Companies Parties been threatened with termination for default under any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(v)         No request for equitable adjustment by any Governmental Body or by any of the Company’s vendors, suppliers or subcontractors against it relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is pending as of the date hereof.

 

(vi)        There is no Proceeding pending or, to the Company’s Knowledge, threatened, in connection with any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract, against the Company Parties, or any of their respective directors or officers, including (i) alleging fraud or under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729-3733), the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 423), or the Truth in Negotiations Act (10 U.S.C. § 2306a, 41 U.S.C. § 254b) or any state or local equivalent, or (ii) the violation of any Governmental Rule relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(vii)       Neither the Company Parties nor, to the Company’s Knowledge, any of its directors, officers, employees, consultants, or agents, nor any cost incurred by the Company Parties pertaining to a Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is the subject of any audit or investigation, other than within the normal course of business, and no incurred costs have been disallowed, or recommended for disallowance, by any Governmental Body.

 

(viii)      The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all requirements of the Company Government Contracts or Company Government Subcontracts and any Governmental Rule referenced therein, including Governmental Rules relating to the safeguarding of, and access to, classified information.

 

(ix)         The Company Parties have not been suspended or debarred from bidding on contracts or subcontracts with any Governmental Body in connection with the conduct of its business; to the Company’s Knowledge, no such suspension or debarment has been initiated or threatened.

 

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(x)          There are no outstanding written claims between any of the Company Parties and any prime contractor, subcontractor, vendor or other third party arising under or relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(xi)         Neither the Company Parties nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, any of its directors, officers or employees is or has been (except as to routine security investigations) under administrative, civil or criminal investigation, indictment or information by any Governmental Body with respect to any operations of the Company Parties.

 

(xii)        The Company Parties have properly included their proprietary markings on its proposal submissions in response to solicitations and deliverable submissions under Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts.

 

(xiii)       The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all terms and conditions, including military specifications and other standards and requirements incorporated by reference, of the Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts.

 

(xiv)      No current operations of the Company Parties are restricted by the Organizational Conflicts of Interest restrictions as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 9.5.

 

(b)           The Company Parties and their officers, directors, managers, employees, consultants, and agents collectively hold all security clearances necessary for the operation of their business as presently conducted. Section 2.13(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth a correct and complete list of all security clearances held by the Company Parties and their directors, officers, employees, consultants, or agents. The Company Parties are not aware of any facts that are reasonably likely to give rise to the revocation of any security clearance of the Company Parties or any of their directors, officers, managers, employees, consultants or agents. The Company Parties and their directors, officers, managers, employees, consultants or agents are in compliance in all material respects with applicable facilities and personnel security clearance requirements of the United States, including those specified in the Industrial Security Regulation (DOD 5220.22-R) and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, DOD 5220.22-M.

 

(c)           The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all applicable cost accounting standards and cost principles of a Governmental Body and the Company Parties have not received written notice from the sponsoring United States Government Agency Administrative Contracting Officer or any other Governmental Body of any intent to suspend, disapprove or disallow any material costs.

 

(d)           To the Knowledge of the Company Parties, all former U.S. government personnel that have been employed or retained by the Company Parties comply with applicable Governmental Rules specifically related to post-government employment .

 

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2.14          Insurance . Section 2.14 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists each insurance policy maintained by, on behalf of, for the benefit of or at the expense of the Company Parties or the Business, and any active claims being made thereunder. Such insurance policies are maintained with reputable insurers, cover such risks as are customarily covered by Persons conducting similar businesses, and comply with all Laws and Contracts applicable to the Company Parties and the Business. All premiums due and payable under all such policies have been paid, and all such policies are, and immediately following the Closing will be, in full force and effect. There are no claims under such policies which are reasonably likely to exhaust the applicable limits of liability. No Company Party has (a) received any notice or other communication regarding any cancellation or invalidation of any insurance policy, refusal of any coverage or rejection of any claim under any insurance policy or material adjustment in the premiums payable with respect to any insurance policy, or (b) any written self-insurance or co-insurance plan.

 

2.15          Employees .

 

(a)          Except as set forth on Section 2.15(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule none of the Company Parties is a party to any collective bargaining agreement, work council agreement, trade union agreement, or other agreement for the representation of employees. With respect to the Company Parties there is no labor strike, slowdown, unfair labor practice, work stoppage, picketing or other labor disruption pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. No union or labor representative organizing activities are taking place or have taken place in the past five (5) years at any of the locations operated by the Company Parties. The Transaction shall not create any notice or consultation obligations for the Company Parties.

 

(b)           Section 2.15(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of all employees of the Company Parties including each employee’s title, position, location, employing entity, and 2017 and 2018 annual rate of compensation or hourly wage, 2017 and 2018 target bonus opportunities and bonus compensation paid, status (full-time or part-time, exempt or non-exempt, and active or a description of any leave), and date of hire. All US employees of the Company Parties classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state and local wage and hour laws are properly classified.

 

(c)           Section 2.15(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of each independent contractor, temporary employee, and consultant providing services to the Company Parties, including the fees paid by the Company Parties to each independent contractor, temporary employee, and consultant in 2017 and to-date in 2018.

 

(d)          The Company Parties are in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws relating to employment, including but not limited to Laws relating to wages and hours, immigration, plant closings and layoff under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (the “ WARN Act ”) and other similar Laws, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, pay equity, discrimination in employment, wrongful discharge, collective bargaining, fair labor standards wages and hours, affirmative action, civil rights, background checks, hiring practices, the collection and payment of social security and other Taxes, and occupational health and safety. There are no actions, demands, complaints, proceedings, suits, claims, audits, investigations, disputes, or grievances that are pending, or to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened, concerning or affecting any current or former employee, independent contractor, consultant, temporary employee, or applicant related to any labor or employment matter. The Company Parties have properly classified all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees pursuant to applicable Law, except for instances that, in the context of the Company Parties’ overall workforce, would not be material.

 

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(e)          The Company Parties have not (i) taken any action that could constitute a “mass layoff,” “mass termination,” or “plant closing” within the meaning of the WARN Act or similar state, local, or foreign Laws, or otherwise trigger notice requirements or liability under similar state, local, or foreign Laws, or (ii) incurred any liability under the WARN Act or any state, local, or foreign applicable Law that remains unsatisfied.

 

(f)          The Company Parties, as applicable, have paid in full (i) to all employees and former employees, any wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, overtime, cash-outs of accrued and unused vacation or paid time off, leave or severance amounts, or any other amounts that are due and payable, and (ii) to all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees, any fees for services that are due and payable.

 

(g)          The Company Parties have not sought to enforce any non-competition or non-solicitation Contract covering a former employee of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company in the past three (3) years.

 

(h)          The Company Parties have not received written notice and have no Knowledge that any management level employee intends to terminate its relationship with the Company Parties.

 

2.16          Employee Benefits .

 

(a)           Section 2.16(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of each “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, stock purchase, stock option, stock appreciation right, restricted stock, profits interest, phantom equity or other equity-based, severance, employment, salary continuation, change in control, termination, fringe benefit, bonus, incentive, deferred compensation, profit sharing, pension, retirement, health, life, disability, accident, group insurance, welfare, vacation, and holiday plan, policy or program and any other plan, policy or program providing compensation or benefits to any director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of the Company or its Subsidiaries, which are maintained, sponsored or contributed to by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or under which any Company Party has any actual or contingent obligation or liability (each, a “ Company Benefit Plan ”). Any Company Benefit Plan in which any non-U.S. current or former director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of the Company or its Subsidiaries participates is a “ Foreign Benefit Plan ” and all such Foreign Benefit Plans are separately identified on Section 2.16(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

(b)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan, and each Foreign Benefit Plan, as applicable, the Company has Made Available in the electronic data room to GTY copies of (i) such Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan and any amendments thereto and, with respect to any unwritten Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan, a written description of the terms of such plan, (ii) the most recent summary plan description (if any), (iii) the most recent annual report on Form 5500s and all attachments thereto filed with the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan (if applicable), (iv) the most recent compliance and nondiscrimination tests, (v) the most recent reviewed financial statements, (vi) the most recent determination or opinion letter, if any, issued by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan, (vii) the stop gap insurance policy for any self-funded Company Benefit Plan, and (viii) any material correspondence with the Internal Revenue Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any other Governmental Authority.

 

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(c)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan, including any Foreign Benefit Plan: (i) each has been, in all material respects, maintained, funded, operated, and administered in accordance with its terms and all applicable Laws, including ERISA and the Code, (ii) all contributions and premiums required to be made with respect to any Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan have been made or, to the extent not yet due, accrued on the Company’s financial statements, (iii) each Company Benefit Plan which is intended to be qualified within the meaning of Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination or opinion letter as to its qualification and, nothing has occurred that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the qualified status of such Company Benefit Plan, and (iv) if required, each Foreign Benefit Plan is registered and approved by the applicable Governmental Body.

 

(d)          Except as set forth on Section 2.16(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) if intended to qualify for special Tax treatment, each Foreign Benefit Plan meets all requirements for such treatment, (ii) if required to be registered, each Foreign Benefit Plan has been registered and has been maintained in good standing with the applicable Governmental Authorities, and (iii) the fair market value of the assets of each Company Benefit Plan, including each Foreign Benefit Plan, the liability of each insurer for each Company Benefit Plan, including each Foreign Benefit Plan, funded through insurance, or the book reserve established for any Company Benefit Plan, including each Foreign Benefit Plan, together with any accrued contributions, is sufficient to procure or provide for the accrued benefit obligations with respect to all current and former participants in such Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan according to the actuarial assumptions and valuations most recently used to determine employer contributions to such Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan, and each Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan has the level of insurance reserves that is reasonable and sufficient to provide for all incurred but unreported claims.

 

(e)          Except as set forth on Section 2.16(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Benefit Plan is, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor its or their respective ERISA Affiliates has sponsored or contributed to, or has, sponsored, contributed to or been required to contribute to, (i) a multiemployer plan (within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA), (ii) any other pension plan subject to Title IV of ERISA, Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code, (iii) a “multiple employer plan” within the meaning of Section 210(a) of ERISA or Section 413(c) of the Code, or (iv) a “multiple employer welfare arrangement” within the meaning of Section 3(40) of ERISA.

 

(f)          No Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan provides health, life, death or disability benefits to any officer, director or employee of the Company or its Subsidiaries following retirement or other termination of employment, other than as required by Section 4980B of the Code, or similar applicable law.

 

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(g)          With respect to the Company Benefit Plans and Foreign Benefit Plans no actions, suits, demands, complaints, audits, investigations, proceedings, or claims (other than routine claims for benefits in the ordinary course) are pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or its Subsidiaries. The Company Parties have, for purposes of each Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan, correctly classified all individuals performing services for any such entity as employees, independent contractors, temporary employees, and consultants, as applicable, except for instances that, in the context of the Company Parties’ overall workforce, would not be material.

 

(h)          No Company Party has any obligation or commitment to “gross up” any Person with respect to Taxes under Section 409A or 4999 of the Code.

 

(i)          Except as set forth in Section 2.16(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , neither the Company’s execution of, nor the performance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will, either alone or in connection with any other event, (i) result in any payment, severance, or benefit becoming due to any current or former employee, director, officer, independent contractor, or consultant of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) increase the amount of any compensation, severance, or benefits otherwise payable under any Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan, (iii) result in the acceleration of the time of payment, funding, or vesting of any compensation, severance, payment, right, or benefit, or (iv) result in any payment that could, individually or in combination with any other payment, constitute an “excess parachute payment,” as defined in Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (determined without regard to the exceptions provided for in Section 280G(b)(5) of the Code).

 

(j)          Except for instances that would not, individually or in the aggregate be material, each Company Benefit Plan has been maintained and operated in documentary and operational compliance with Section 409A of the Code or an available exemption therefrom, and no Company Benefit Plan will result in any participant incurring income acceleration or Taxes under Section 409A of the Code.

 

2.17          Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters . Except for matters set forth in Section 2.17 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , and except for matters which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect:

 

(a)          The Company Parties and the Business are, and since January 1, 2015 have been, in compliance in all material respects, with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(b)          The Company Parties and the Business have obtained, and are in compliance with the terms of, all Consents and Permits that are required pursuant to Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements for the occupation of the facilities and the operation of the Business since September 1, 2015. A list of all such Permits is set forth on Section 2.17(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

(c)          Since January 1, 2015, none of the Company Parties or the Business have received written notice of any actual or alleged violation of Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, or any liabilities or potential liabilities, including any investigatory, remedial or corrective obligations, relating to any Company Party or the Business, their current or former facilities or the Real Property arising under Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

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(d)          No Owned Real Property or Leased Real Property contains underground storage tanks, and no Owned Real Property or Leased Real Property has contained underground storage tanks in the past.

 

(e)          None of the Company Parties or the Business has treated, stored, disposed of, arranged for the disposal of, transported or released any Hazardous Substance in a manner which has resulted or reasonably would be expected to result in a material liability under applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(f)          There are no environmental conditions on the Real Property that violate applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(g)           Section 2.17(g) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists written environmental audits, health and safety audits, Phase I environmental site assessments, Phase II environmental site assessments or investigations, and environmental compliance assessments prepared within the past five (5) years by the Company Parties which are in the Company Parties’ possession and control.

 

2.18          Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships . Except as disclosed in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (a) there are no Contracts between any Company Party, on the one hand, and any eCivis Holder or Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates, on the other hand, (b) no eCivis Holder or Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates, has any claims against or owes any amount to, or is owed any amount by, any Company Party, or (c) no eCivis Holder or Affiliate of any eCivis Holder (excluding the Company Parties) has any material interest in or owns any material assets or properties used by the Company Parties or in the conduct of the Business. All Contracts set forth on in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule were made in the Ordinary Course of Business and were negotiated and entered into on an arms-length basis on terms no less favorable to the Company Parties than could have been obtained from an unrelated third party.

 

2.19          Anti-Corruption Laws .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties, nor of their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, or agents, in each case, acting for or on behalf of the Company Parties, has offered, paid, promised to pay or authorized the payment of anything of value, including cash, checks, wire transfers, tangible and intangible gifts, favors, services and entertainment and travel expenses that go beyond what is reasonable and customary, to (i) an executive, official, employee or agent of a Governmental Body, (ii) a director, officer, employee, or agent of a wholly or partially government-owned or -controlled company or business, (iii) a political party or official thereof, or candidate for political office, or (iv) an executive, official, employee or agent of a public international organization (e.g., the United Nations, World Bank or International Monetary Fund), in order to obtain or retain business or direct business to the Company Parties or to secure any improper advantage for the Company Parties.

 

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(b)          The Company Parties and their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, and agents have been in compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws applicable to the Company Parties. No part of the consideration to be paid in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be used for any purpose that would constitute a violation of any Anti-Corruption Law.

 

2.20          Customers .

 

(a)           Section 2.20(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of the ten (10) largest customers of the Company Parties during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of the Company) (the “ Key Customers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such customer was invoiced during each such period.

 

(b)          The Company Parties maintain good relations with each of their Key Customers, and to the Knowledge of Company no event has occurred that would materially and adversely affect the Company’s and any of its Subsidiary’s relations with any such Key Customer. Since January 1, 2016, no Key Customer (A) has canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or threatened to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) has substantially reduced, or threatened to substantially reduce, the use of products or services of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) has sought, or threatened to seek, to reduce the price it pays for products or services of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (D) otherwise materially modified its business relationship with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Key Customer has threatened to take any action described in the preceding sentence as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Company or its Subsidiaries do not provide any special rebate, discount or similar programs to any of the Key Customers. No Key Customer has any right to any credit or refund for products sold or services rendered or to be rendered by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to any Contract with or practice of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

2.21          Suppliers .

 

(a)           Section 2.21(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of the ten (10) largest suppliers of raw materials, supplies, merchandise and other goods and services (collectively, the “ Goods ”) of the Company Parties during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of the Company) (the “ Key Suppliers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such Key Supplier invoiced the Company or its Subsidiaries during such period.

 

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(b)          The Company Parties maintain good relations with each of their Key Suppliers, and to the Company’s Knowledge no event has occurred that would materially and adversely affect the Company’s and any of its Subsidiary’s relations with any such Key Supplier. Since January 1, 2016, no Key Supplier has (A) canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or threatened to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) refused, or threatened to refuse, to supply Goods to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) breached its obligations to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respect, (D) failed to comply with the quality, quantity or delivery standards of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respects or (E) materially modified its business relationship with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Key Supplier has otherwise threatened to take any action described in the preceding sentence as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

2.22          Accounts Receivable; Notes Receivable; Accounts .

 

(a)           Section 2.22(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule contains an accurate and complete list and the aging of all accounts and notes receivable of the Company and its Subsidiaries (“ Accounts Receivable ”). The Accounts Receivable represent or will represent valid obligations and bona fide transactions arising from or relating to sales actually made or services actually performed in the ordinary course of business. All such Accounts Receivable relate solely to the sale of goods or services to customers of the Company or its Subsidiaries, none of whom are Affiliates of the Company. Except as set forth in Section 2.22(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , each of the Accounts Receivable are subject to contracts that require payment within ninety (90) days or fewer of invoice.

 

(b)          Except as set forth in Section 2.22(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) no account debtor or note debtor has refused or threated to refuse to pay its obligations to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for any reason, (ii) to the Knowledge of the Company, no account debtor or note debtor is insolvent or bankrupt, (iii) no Account Receivable has been pledged to any third party by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and (iv) no contest, claim, defense or right of setoff, other than returns in the ordinary course of business relating to the amount or validity of such note or account receivable.

 

(c)          All accounts payable and notes payable of the Company, whether reflected on the Financial Statements or subsequently created, are valid payables that have arisen from bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice. Since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, the Company has paid its accounts payable in the ordinary course of its business and in a manner which is consistent with past practices.

 

(d)           Section 2.22(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of all banks and financial institutions in which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has an account, deposit, safe-deposit box, line of credit or other loan facility or relationship, or lock box or other arrangement for the collection of accounts receivable, with the names of all Persons authorized to draw or borrow thereon or to obtain access thereto.

 

2.23          Books and Records . The books of account, minute books, stock record books and other records of the Company and its Subsidiaries, all of which have been Made Available to GTY, are accurate in all material respects. The minute books of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries contain, in all material respects, accurate records of all meetings held of, and corporate action taken by, the Company or any Subsidiary’s stockholders, directors, and directors’ committees. At the time of the Closing, all such books and records will be in the possession of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

 

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ARTICLE 3

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING GTY

 

As an inducement to eCivis Holders to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transactions, GTY and Merger Sub, jointly and severally, hereby represent and warrant, to the Company and the eCivis Holders, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date), that:

 

3.1            Organization, Qualification and Power . Each GTY Party (i) is duly organized or incorporated validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware, State of Massachusetts or Grand Cayman, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business, and if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or incorporated or existing, to have such power or authority, or if applicable, to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

3.2            Authorization of Transaction . Subject to the receipt of the Required Vote, each GTY Party has all requisite corporate power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each other Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The GTY Board and the board of directors of Merger Sub have unanimously authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and subject to receipt of the Required Vote, no other corporate proceedings on the part of the GTY Board or Merger Sub are necessary to approve and authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other documents contemplated hereby and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, enforceable against such GTY Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

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3.3            Capitalization .

 

(a)          The GTY SEC Filings set forth the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of GTY. Except as set forth in the GTY SEC Filings filed prior to the date of this Agreement, except for the rights of holders of GTY Public Shares to have their GTY Public Shares redeemed for cash held in the Trust Account and except as contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of GTY or obligating GTY to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock of GTY. All shares of GTY Common Stock subject to issuance as aforesaid, upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. All outstanding GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and GTY Class B Ordinary Shares have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all applicable Laws, including securities Laws, and all requirements set forth in applicable contracts.

 

(b)          GTY owns, directly or indirectly (through one or more of its Subsidiaries), all of the issued and outstanding Capital Stock of each Subsidiary of GTY. No GTY Party owns, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock of, or has any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, to make loans or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of, any other Person (excluding GTY Parties). Except as set forth in Section 3.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of the Subsidiaries of GTY or obligating of the Subsidiaries of GTY to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of the Subsidiaries of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock. All Capital Stock set forth in Section 3.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

(c)          Upon the Closing, the Merger Shares will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and shall be issued without violation of any preemptive rights of any third party free and clear of any Liens, other than Permitted Liens.

 

3.4            Non-contravention; Required Consents .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 3.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (i) violate or conflict with any (A) Law or Order applicable to any GTY Party, or (B) provision of the Organizational Documents of any GTY Party; (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract, Consent or Permit to which any GTY Party is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; or (iii) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any GTY Common Stock or any assets of any GTY Party, other than Permitted Liens. Except (w) as set forth on Section 3.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , (x) the Required Vote, (y) the filing with the SEC of the Registration Statement and such other documents in compliance with the Securities Exchange Act and the Securities Act as may be required in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction and (z) such Consents and Permits, the failure to make or obtain which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, no GTY Party is required to give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction.

 

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(b)          There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending or threatened in writing, against any GTY Party, or any of their assets, properties or rights, that (i) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (ii) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (iii) prohibits the GTY Parties from complying with their obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

3.5            Brokers’ Fees . Except as disclosed in the GTY SEC Filings, no GTY Party has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

3.6            SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          GTY has filed with the SEC all forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC for and since its initial public offering of securities. As of their respective dates, the GTY SEC Filings (i) were prepared in accordance, in all material respects, with the requirements of the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act, as applicable, as in effect on the date so filed, and (ii) did not, at the time they were filed (or, if amended, as of the date of such amendment), contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or incorporated by reference therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Except to the extent set forth in the preceding sentence, GTY makes no representation or warranty whatsoever concerning any GTY SEC Filing as of any time other than the date or period with respect to which it was filed. The certifications and statements required by (x) Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act and (y) 18 U.S.C. § 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) relating to the GTY SEC Filings are accurate and complete and comply as to form and content with all applicable Governmental Bodies in all material respects. As of the date of this Agreement, neither GTY nor any of its officers has received notice from any governmental entity questioning or challenging the accuracy, completeness, content, form or manner of filing or furnishing of such certifications. GTY’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Sections 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) of the Exchange Act) effectively enable GTY to comply with, and the appropriate officers of GTY to make all certifications required under, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

 

(b)          Each of the consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto) was prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto or, in the case of unaudited financial statements, as permitted by Form 10-Q of the SEC) and each fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of GTY as of the respective dates thereof and for the respective periods indicated therein, except as otherwise noted therein (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal and recurring year-end adjustments).

 

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3.7            Litigation; Legal Compliance . Except as set forth in Section 3.7 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule or as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, (a) there is no material Proceeding pending or threatened in writing, involving the GTY Parties, or affecting any of their assets, rights or properties; (b) there are no material Orders to which the GTY Parties are subject; and (c) each GTY Party has complied with, and is in compliance with all applicable Laws, Orders and Permits applicable to the GTY Parties.

 

3.8            Trust Account . As of August 17, 2018, GTY has at least $562,277,933.00 Dollars in a trust account at UBS, maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, acting as trustee (the “ Trust Account ”) invested in United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, having a maturity of 180 days or less, or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that invest solely in United States “government securities.”

 

3.9            Internal Accounting Controls . GTY maintains a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance in all material respects that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to maintain asset accountability, and (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization. GTY has in place the “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) required in order for the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of GTY to engage in the review and evaluation process mandated by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. GTY’s “disclosure controls and procedures” are reasonably designed to ensure that material information (both financial and non-financial) relating to GTY required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to GTY’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and to make the certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of GTY required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act with respect to such reports.

 

3.10          Listing and Maintenance Requirements . GTY’s Common Stock is registered pursuant to the Exchange Act and is listed on NASDAQ, and GTY has taken no action designed to terminate the registration of GTY Common Stock or delisting GTY Common Stock from NASDAQ. Except as set forth on Section 3.10 of the GTY Disclosure Schedule , GTY has not, in the two years preceding the date hereof, received notice (written or oral) from NASDAQ which remains unresolved to the effect that GTY is not in compliance with the listing or maintenance requirements thereof. GTY is, and has no reason to believe that it will not in the foreseeable future continue to be, in compliance with the listing and maintenance requirements for continued listing of GTY’s Common Stock on NASDAQ.

 

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3.11          Tax Matters .

 

(a)          For U.S. federal income tax purposes, since its respective date of formation, each of GTY, Holdings and Merger Sub has been treated as a C corporation.

 

(b)          None of the GTY Parties has taken or agreed to take any action, nor does any GTY Party have Knowledge of any fact or circumstance, including any agreements, plans or other circumstances that could reasonably be expected to prevent the GTY Merger, together with the Merger and other transactions to be consummated as part of the Roll-Up Transactions, from being treated as part of an exchange described in Section 351(a) of the Code.

 

(c)          Holdings is not and will not be immediately following the GTY Merger, the Merger and other transactions to be consummated as part of the Roll-Up Transactions an “investment company” within the meaning of Section 351(e) of the Code and Treasury Regulations Section 1.351-1(c)(1)(ii).

 

(d)          There is no plan or intention on the part of any GTY Party to redeem or otherwise reacquire any stock or indebtedness to be issued in the proposed transaction. Taking into account any issuance of additional shares of stock, any issuance of stock for services, the exercise of any GTY or Holdings stock rights, warrants, or subscriptions, a public offering of GTY Common Stock and the sale, exchange, transfer by gift, or other disposition of any of the GTY Common Stock to be received in the exchange, the eCivis Holders, and other parties to the Roll-Up Transactions (and, if exercised on or prior to the Closing Date, the holders of GTY Common Stock issued pursuant to the warrants to acquire GTY Common Stock disclosed in GTY SEC Filings filed with the SEC prior to the date hereof) will be in “control” of the Transferee within the meaning of Section 368(c) of the Code.

 

(e)          Holdings will remain in existence and hold the property transferred to it in a trade or business or as the ownership in a subsidiary engaged in a trade or business.

 

(f)          There is no plan or intention by any GTY Party to dispose of the transferred property other than in the ordinary course of business.

 

(g)          GTY and Holdings have no plan or intention to reacquire any of its stock issued in the transaction.

 

(h)          None of the GTY Parties have a plan or intention to liquidate the Company, to merge the Company with or into another corporation, to sell or otherwise dispose of the stock of the Company except for transfers of stock to corporations controlled by Holdings, or to cause the Company to sell or otherwise dispose of any of its assets or of any of the assets acquired from Merger Sub, except for dispositions made in the ordinary course of business or transfers of assets to a corporation controlled by the Company.

 

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ARTICLE 4

 

PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period between the execution of this Agreement and the Closing.

 

4.1            General . Each Party shall, and shall cause its respective Affiliates to, use all commercially reasonable efforts to take all actions and to do all things necessary, proper, or advisable in order to (a) consummate and make effective the Transaction, including the execution and delivery of all documents and instruments not specifically contemplated this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement but which are necessary, proper or advisable in connection such Transaction; provided that nothing herein shall require (x) any GTY Party to take any action to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 6.2 or (y) any Company Party to take any action to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 6.3 , and (b) cause the satisfaction, but not waiver, of the other Party’s conditions set forth in Article 6 below.

 

4.2            Notices and Consents . As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, the Company Parties shall solicit the Consents set forth on Section 4.2 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule . The Company Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts, and the GTY Parties shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Company Parties, to obtain all such Consents prior to the Closing; provided , however , that no GTY Party shall not be required to pay or commit to pay any amount to (or incur any obligation in favor of) any Person from whom any such consent may be required.

 

4.3            Operation of Business . Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, as set forth in Section 4.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , or with the prior written consent of GTY (not to be unreasonably withheld), the Company shall cause the Company Parties and their Affiliates to: (i) conduct the Company Parties and the Business only in the Ordinary Course of Business, (ii) continue to operate in a manner consistent with the operating budget and to make capital expenditures in the Ordinary Course of Business (and, with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2018 and 2019, in an aggregate amount not less than 90% of the budgeted amounts therefor (or the prorated portion thereof for any partial year) under the capital expenditure and operating budgets, each as provided to GTY), (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the business, properties, physical facilities and operations of the Company Parties and the Business, preserve intact the current business organization of the Company Parties, keep available the services of the current officers, employees and agents of the Company Parties, and maintain the relations and goodwill with suppliers, customers, lessors, licensors, lenders and key employees, (iv) not otherwise take any action, or fail to take any reasonable action within its control, that would require disclosure pursuant to Section 2.6(c) of this Agreement as if the representations in Section 2.6(c) were made as of the date of such action; provided that GTY may withhold its consent in its sole discretion with respect to any action that would require disclosure pursuant to Section 2.6(c)(i), (v), (vii), (viii), (xiv), (xv) or (xvi) ; (v) not otherwise take any action that would reasonably be expected to result in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Article 2 becoming false or inaccurate such that the condition set forth in Section 6.2(a) would fail to be satisfied; (vi) not repay or incur any Debt after 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date and (vii) not to take any of the following actions, except in the Ordinary Course of Business:

 

(a)          collect or discount accounts receivable, accelerate the collection of accounts receivable from future periods into more current periods, delay the payment of accounts payable or accrued expenses, decrease the historic levels of inventory, delay the purchase of services or supplies or delay capital repairs or maintenance;

 

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(b)          enter into new agreements or modify existing agreements that would incur deferred revenue or offer rebates, discounts or other pricing incentives;

 

(c)          (i) grant any increase in salary or bonuses, any incentive award, bonus, severance or similar compensation or otherwise increase the compensation or benefits payable or provided (including vacation) to any present or former director, officer, employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider except such grants, announcements and increases set forth on Section 2.6(d)(vii) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule or as required by existing Contracts; (ii) adopt, amend or terminate any Employee Benefit Plan or increased the compensation or benefits provided under any Employee Benefit Plan, (iii) hire, promote, or change the classification (exempt or non-exempt) or status (employee or independent contractor) in respect of any employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider or (iv) grant any equity or equity-based awards;

 

(d)          issue, create, incur or assume any Debt or incur, offer, place, arrange, syndicate, assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable for, any Debt for borrowed money (directly, contingently or otherwise), other than Debt which can be paid-off in full at the Closing;

 

(e)          make any change in its accounting, auditing or tax methods, principles, periods, practices or elections, including any change or modification to the cash management customs and practices (including the collection of receivables, payment of payables, maintenance of inventory and credit practices), other than those required by applicable Law or GAAP;

 

(f)          commit to make any future capital expenditure not made prior to Closing, except for capital expenditures that are consistent with the capital expenditure and operating budgets provided to GTY;

 

(g)          amend or modify any pricing or collection terms of any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof), if such amendment or modification would delay or defer cash collection or accounts receivable recordation or recognition under such Material Contract or Contract; or

 

(h)          agree or commit to do any of the foregoing.

 

4.4            Access and Cooperation .

 

(a)          The Company shall, and shall cause the Company Parties and their Affiliates to: (i) provide the GTY Parties and their respective representatives full access to key personnel, books, records, facilities, properties, customers, suppliers, records, Contracts, documents and data of the Company Parties and the Business, and (ii) furnish the GTY Parties and their respective representatives with copies of all such books, records, Tax Returns, Contracts, documents, data and information as they may reasonably request; provided , that such access, investigations and inquiries by or on behalf of the GTY Parties shall (x) be given at reasonable times and upon prior written notice, and (y) during normal business hours and without undue interference with normal operations or customer or employee relations; provided, further, that the Company may limit access as necessary to protect information that, in the Company’s judgment upon advice from counsel, is attorney-client privileged so long as the Company uses its commercially reasonable efforts to provide such information to the extent it is possible to do so without jeopardizing such privilege.

 

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(b)          All information disclosed by or to any Party, any Company Party or any GTY Party, or any of their respective agents and representatives, pursuant to this Agreement shall be kept confidential in accordance with the confidentiality agreement, dated June 1, 2018 (the “ Confidentiality Agreement ”), between GTY and the Company.

 

(c)          In the event and for so long as any Party actively is contesting or defending against any charge, complaint or other Proceeding by any other Person in connection with (i) any transaction contemplated under this Agreement or (ii) any event, fact, circumstance, or occurrence or transaction on or prior to the Closing Date involving the Company Parties or the GTY Parties, each other Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, cooperate with such Party or its counsel in the contest or defense, make available its personnel, and provide such testimony and access to its books and records as shall be necessary or desirable in connection with such contest or defense thereof, including entering into a joint defense agreement or confidentiality agreement with respect thereto, all at the sole cost and expense of the contesting or defending Party, except to the extent that the contesting or defending Party is entitled to indemnification therefor pursuant to Article 7 .

 

4.5            Notice of Developments . Each Party shall provide the other Parties with prompt written notice of (a) any failure to comply with or satisfy, in any material respect, any of its covenants, conditions or agreements hereunder, or (b) any event, fact or circumstance that (i) would reasonably be expected to cause any of such Party’s representations and warranties to become untrue or misleading or which would affect its ability to consummate the Transaction, (ii) would have been required to be disclosed by such Party under this Agreement had it existed or been known on the date hereof, (iii) gives such Party any reason to believe that any of the conditions of the other Party set forth in Article 6 would reasonably be expected not to be satisfied, (iv) is of a nature that is or would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect on any Company Party or GTY, or (v) would require any amendment or supplement to any GTY SEC Filing. Each Party shall have the obligation to supplement or amend its respective Disclosure Schedule with respect to any matter hereafter arising or discovered which, if existing or known at the date of this Agreement, would have been required to be set forth or described therein; provided , that to the extent such supplement or amendment relates to any matter that occurred or existed prior to the date of this Agreement, then such supplement or amendment shall not be deemed to have cured any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warrant with respect to such matter contained in this Agreement, including for purposes of indemnification under Article 7 ; provided , further , that to the extent such supplement or amendment relates to any matter that occurring or arising on or after the date of this Agreement, then such supplement or amendment shall not form the basis of a claim for a breach hereunder (except to the extent caused by a failure to operate the Company Parties and the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business from and after the date of this Agreement), but may be considered for purposes of determining the satisfaction of the conditions in Article 6 . Such obligations of the Parties to amend or supplement their respective Disclosure Schedules shall terminate on the earlier to occur of (i) the termination of this Agreement and (ii) the Closing Date.

 

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4.6            No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading .

 

(a)          The Company and its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives shall not, directly or indirectly: (i) solicit, initiate or encourage any inquiry, proposal, offer or contact from any Person (other than as contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to effectuate the Closing) relating to any transaction involving (A) the sale of any Capital Stock, assets (other than the sale of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business) or debt of the Company Parties, (B) any acquisition, divestiture, merger, share or unit exchange, consolidation, redemption, financing or similar transaction involving the Company Parties, or (C) any similar transaction or business combination involving the Company Parties (in each case, an “ Acquisition Proposal ”); (ii) participate in any discussion or negotiation regarding, or furnish any information with respect to, or assist or facilitate in any manner, any Acquisition Proposal or any attempt to make an Acquisition Proposal; (iii) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, any Acquisition Proposal; (iv) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, or execute or enter into, any letter of intent, agreement in principle, memorandum of understanding, merger agreement, asset or share purchase or share exchange agreement, option agreement or other similar agreement related to any Acquisition Proposal; (v) enter into any agreement or agreement in principle requiring any Party or Company Party to abandon, terminate or fail to consummate the Transaction or breach its obligations hereunder or thereunder; or (vi) propose or agree to do any of the foregoing. The Company and its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives shall immediately cease and cause to be terminated all existing discussions or negotiations with any Person conducted heretofore with respect to any Acquisition Proposal, or any inquiry or proposal that may reasonably be expected to result in an Acquisition Proposal, request the prompt return or destruction of all confidential information previously furnished with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (except to the extent required by Law or internal compliance policies or procedures) and immediately terminate all physical and electronic data room access previously granted to any Person with respect to an Acquisition Proposal.

 

(b)          The Company and eCivis Holders’ Representative acknowledges and agrees that each is aware, and that the Company Parties, the eCivis Holders and each of their respective Affiliates and representatives is aware (or upon receipt of any material nonpublic information of the GTY Parties, will be advised), of the restrictions imposed by the United States federal securities Laws and other applicable foreign and domestic Laws on Persons possessing material nonpublic information about a public company. The Company and eCivis Holders’ Representative hereby agree, for themselves and on behalf of the Company Parties, the eCivis Holders and each of their respective Affiliates and representatives, that from the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date and the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, or while any of them are in possession of such material nonpublic information, none of such Persons shall, directly or indirectly, acquire, offer or propose to acquire, agree to acquire, sell or transfer or offer or propose to sell or transfer any securities of GTY, communicate such information to any other Person, take any other action with respect to GTY, or cause or encourage any Person to do any of the foregoing.

 

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4.7            SEC Filings .

 

(a)          As promptly as practicable, GTY shall prepare and file a Current Report on Form 8-K pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act to report the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Form 8-K ”), and the Parties shall issue a mutually agreeable press release announcing the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Press Release ”).

 

(b)          As promptly as reasonably practicable after the date hereof and the availability of the PCAOB Financial Statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries and the other target companies involved in the Roll-Up Transactions, GTY and the Company shall prepare and GTY shall file with the SEC the Registration Statement which shall (i) comply as to form, in all material respects, with, as applicable, the provisions of the Securities Act and (ii) include a proxy statement (the “ Proxy Statement ”) for the purpose of soliciting proxies from GTY Shareholders to vote at the GTY Shareholder Meeting in favor of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters that will also constitute a prospectus pursuant to which the securities of Holdings issuable in connection with the GTY Merger will be registered under the Securities Act. GTY and the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC as promptly as practicable after such filing, and GTY shall thereafter, in compliance with the relevant requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, file and mail or deliver the Proxy Statement to the GTY Shareholders. GTY shall advise the Company and the eCivis Holders’ Representative promptly after it receives notice thereof, of the respective times when any supplement or amendment has been filed, of the issuance of any stop order, or of any request by the SEC for amendment of any of the Registration Statement or comments thereon and responses thereto or requests by the SEC for additional information. The Parties acknowledge that a substantial portion of the Registration Statement and certain other forms, reports and other filings required to be made by GTY under the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act in connection with the Transaction (collectively, “ Additional GTY Filings ”) shall include disclosure regarding the Company Parties and the Business, and their management, operations and financial condition. Accordingly, the Company agrees to, and agrees to cause the Company Parties to, as promptly as reasonably practicable, provide GTY with all information concerning the eCivis Holders and the Company Parties, the Business, their management, operations and financial condition, in each case, that is reasonably required to be included in the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings or any other GTY SEC Filing. The Company shall make, and shall cause the Company Parties to make, their Affiliates, directors, officers, managers and employees available to GTY and its counsel in connection with the drafting of the Registration Statement and Additional GTY Filings and responding in a timely manner to comments thereto from the SEC. If, at any time prior to the Closing, the Parties discover or become aware of any event, fact or circumstance relating to the eCivis Holders, the Company Parties or the Business, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, managers or employees or their respective management, operations or financial condition, which should be set forth in an amendment or a supplement to the Registration Statement so that such documents would not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or failure to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading, such Person shall promptly inform the other Parties, and the Parties shall cooperate reasonably in connection with preparing and disseminating any such required amendment or supplement. GTY shall make all necessary filings with respect to the Transaction under the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act and applicable blue sky Laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. GTY, acting through the GTY Board, shall include in the Proxy Statement the recommendation of the GTY Board that the GTY Shareholders vote in favor of the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters; provided , however , that the GTY Board may withdraw or modify such recommendation if the GTY Board determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, that failure to do so could be inconsistent with its fiduciary obligations under applicable Law.

 

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(c)          At least five (5) days prior to Closing, GTY shall begin preparing, in consultation with eCivis Holders’ Representative, a draft Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with and announcing the Closing, together with, or incorporating by reference, such information that is or may be required to be disclosed with respect to the Transaction pursuant to Form 8-K (the “ Closing Form 8-K ”). Prior to the Closing, the Parties shall prepare a mutually agreeable press release announcing the consummation of the Transaction (“ Closing Press Release ”). Concurrently with the Closing, GTY shall distribute the Closing Press Release, and as soon as practicable thereafter, file the Closing Form 8-K with the SEC.

 

(d)          The Company and eCivis Holders’ Representative covenant and agree, jointly and severally, that the information (i) relating to the eCivis Holders, the Company Parties or the Business, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, managers or employees or their respective management, operations or financial condition, or (ii) provided by the Company, eCivis Holders’ Representative or any Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates or representatives, in any case, to be contained in the Proxy Statement, the Additional GTY Filings, any other GTY SEC Filing, any document submitted to any other Governmental Body or any announcement or public statement regarding the Transaction (including the Signing Press Release and the Closing Press Release) shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading at (w) the time such information is filed, submitted or made publicly available, (w) the time the Proxy Statement (or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto) is first mailed to the GTY Shareholders, (y) the time of the GTY Shareholder Meeting, or (z) the Closing.

 

4.8            Registration Rights . The Parties hereto agree that Exhibit C hereto sets forth the registration rights relating to any GTY Common Stock to be issued to the eCivis Holders hereunder. The eCivis Holders agree to cooperate in good faith with GTY prior to reselling such GTY Common Stock to ensure an orderly disposition that maximizes the value for all holders of GTY Common Stock.

 

4.9            Investor Presentations . Each Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates and its and their respective officers, employees, and advisors, including legal and accounting advisors, to provide, on a timely basis, all cooperation and information that that is reasonably necessary and customary in connection with preparation of investor presentations related to the Transaction and to be available on a reasonable and customary basis for meetings, including management and other presentations and “road show” appearances.

 

4.10          Certain Business Relationships . The Company and the Company Parties, as applicable, shall cause all of the Contracts which are or are required to be set forth in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule (regardless of whether they are, in fact, so listed) to be terminated at or prior to the Closing, other than the Company’s office Lease, as set forth in Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

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4.11          Intentionally Omitted .

 

4.12          Remaining Stockholder Notices . The Company will, in accordance with applicable Law and its organizational documents, on or before the twentieth (20th) Business Day after the date of this Agreement, mail to any eCivis Holder that has not theretofore executed a written consent adopting this Agreement, approving the Transaction and waiving any appraisal rights of the Delaware General Corporation Law (each, a “ Remaining Stockholder ”) a request that such eCivis Holder execute the written consent of the eCivis Holders approving the Merger as provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law and that such eCivis Holder waive any appraisal rights of the Delaware General Corporation Law. In connection with such request, the Company will, through its board of directors, recommend to the eCivis Holders approval of the Merger. Approval of this Agreement by the eCivis Holders will not restrict the ability of the Company’s board of directors thereafter to terminate or amend this Agreement to the extent permitted by this Agreement and not prohibited of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Within ten (10) Business Days after the date of this Agreement, the Company will deliver to GTY, for review and comment, the information statement or other information to be delivered to the Remaining Stockholders, and will incorporate therein any reasonable comments of GTY and its legal counsel delivered to the Company within five (5) Business Days after receiving such information statement or other information. Such information statement or other information will be mailed by the Company to the Remaining Stockholders not later than twenty (20) Business Days after the date of this Agreement.

 

4.13          Exercise of Company Rights . Upon the request of GTY, the Company or any eCivis Holder, as applicable, shall exercise any rights it may have under the Company’s organizational documents or other agreement among the eCivis Holders to compel the eCivis Holders to (i) execute and deliver any documents, certificates, or agreements reasonably necessary to consummate transactions contemplated hereby and (ii) waive any rights with respect to appraisal of eCivis Shares or similar rights, in each case, to the extent permitted by applicable Law.

 

4.14          Financial Statements and Related Information . The Company shall provide to GTY as promptly as practicable after the date of this Agreement (i) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries, including the audited consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statement of cash flows as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB and shall be unqualified, (ii) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries, including consolidated balance sheets, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statements of cash flows as of and for the nine (9) month period ended September 30, 2018 (and the unaudited comparable period in the prior year) together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB, (iii) all other audited and unaudited financial statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries required under the applicable rules and regulations and guidance of the SEC to be included in the Registration Statement and/or the Closing Form 8-K and (iv) all selected financial data of the Company and its Subsidiaries required by Item 301 of Regulation S-K, in each case to be included in the Registration Statement and the Closing Form 8-K (collectively, the financial statements and information referred to in this Section 4.14 , the “ PCAOB Financial Statements ”).

 

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ARTICLE 5

 

POST-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period following the Closing:

 

5.1            General . Following the Closing, each Party shall take such further actions and execute and deliver such further documents and instruments as may be required or reasonably requested by any other Party to consummate fully the Transaction and to effect the other purposes of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

 

5.2            D&O Indemnification .

 

(a)          From and after the Closing, GTY shall, subject to any change in additional or lesser coverage in amount, scope, cost of premium or otherwise as decided by a majority of the GTY Board, provide or shall cause to be provided to each individual who becomes a director of any GTY Party (the “ Covered Persons ”), rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance which are at least as favorable to such individuals as the rights to advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance set forth in the Organizational Documents of the Company.

 

(b)          For a period of six (6) years after the Closing, the GTY Parties shall either maintain director and officer liability insurance or acquire a director and officer liability run-off policy, which in either case shall provide coverage for the individuals who were officers, directors or managers of the Company Parties or the GTY Parties prior to Closing comparable to the coverage provided as of the date hereof under the policy or policies maintained by the Company Parties for the benefit of such individuals.

 

(c)          From and after the Closing, in the event any GTY Party or any of its successors or assigns (i) consolidates with or merges into any other Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger, or (ii) transfers or conveys all or substantially all of their assets to any Person, then, and in each such case, to the extent necessary, unless occurring by operation of law, proper provision shall be made so that the successors and assigns of GTY assume the obligations set forth in this Section 5.2 .

 

(d)          The provisions of this Section 5.2 , (i) are intended to be for the benefit of, to grant third-party rights to and shall be enforceable by, and may not be amended without the approval of, each Covered Person and his heirs and representatives and (ii) are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other rights to indemnification or contribution that any such Person may have by Contract or otherwise.

 

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5.3            Incentive Plan . As promptly as practicable, and in no event more than 60 days, after the Closing, GTY shall establish the GTY Equity Incentive Plan substantially in the form set forth on Exhibit E . Holdings shall reserve and shall register on Form S-8 (or other comparable registration) 500,000 shares pursuant to the GTY Equity Incentive Plan for issuance of restricted stock or other equity-based awards to be granted with time-based or performance-based vesting at or after the Closing to employees who are employed in the Business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 5.3 or otherwise in this Agreement shall create any rights in any employee or other Person not a party to this Agreement.

 

5.4            Other Employee Matters .

 

(a)          During the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending on the first anniversary of the Closing Date, GTY shall, or shall cause the Surviving Company to, provide to all employees of the Company Parties who are employed by the Company Parties immediately prior to the Closing, to the extent such employees remain employed by the Surviving Company during such period (“ Company Employees” ), with base salaries or wage rates and target cash bonus opportunities that are consistent with those provided to similarly situated employees of the GTY Parties, and, to the extent accurately disclosed on the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , that are in no event less than their corresponding base salaries or wage rates and target cash bonus opportunities as of immediately prior to the Closing. From and after the Closing Date, GTY shall cause the Surviving Company to provide the Company Employees with employee benefits (including defined contribution retirement and welfare benefits, but excluding retention and change in control bonuses, cash and equity-based long term incentive opportunities, defined benefit pension, and nonqualified retirement benefits) that are consistent with those provided to similarly situated employees of the GTY Parties, and, to the extent accurately disclosed on the Company’s Disclosure Schedule, that are substantially similar in the aggregate to such employee benefits to which such Company Employees were entitled as of immediately prior to the Closing.

 

(b)          To the extent that service is relevant for purposes of eligibility and vesting and, with respect to vacation or paid-time-off only, benefit accrual, under any employee benefit plan, program or arrangement (other than any equity incentive or defined benefit pension plan) established or maintained by the GTY Parties or by the Surviving Company following the Closing Date for the benefit of Company Employees, such plan, program or arrangement shall credit such Company Employees for service with the Company on and prior to the Closing Date to the same extent and for the same purpose as recognized by the Company prior to the Closing Date, except as would cause a duplication of benefits or coverage for the same period of service. In addition, for the plan year in which the Closing occurs, with respect to any group health plan established or maintained by the GTY Parties or by the Surviving Company following the Closing Date for the benefit of Company Employees, GTY agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to: (i) waive any pre-existing condition exclusions; and (ii) provide that any covered expenses incurred on or before the Closing Date by any Company Employee or by a covered dependent shall be taken into account for purposes of satisfying applicable deductible coinsurance and maximum out of pocket provisions after the Closing Date.

 

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(c)          Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 5.4 , or the foregoing Section 5.3 shall (i) confer upon any Company Employee or any other Person any rights or remedies (including any third-party beneficiary rights) under this Section 5.4 , Section 5.3 , or this Agreement; (ii) be interpreted or construed to confer upon the Company Employees any right with respect to continuance of employment (or any term or condition of employment) by the GTY Parties or by the Surviving Company, nor shall this Agreement interfere in any way with the right of the GTY Parties or the Surviving Company to terminate any Person's employment at any time and for any or no reason; (iii) interfere in any way with the right of the GTY Parties or the Surviving Company to amend, terminate or otherwise discontinue or modify any or all benefit or compensation plans, programs, agreements, arrangements, practices or policies at any time; or (iv) be deemed to establish, amend, terminate or modify any Company Benefit Plan or any other benefit or compensation plan, program, agreement, arrangement, practice or policy.

 

5.5            Tax Matters . References to the Company in this Section 5.5 include the Surviving Company.

 

(a)           Tax Returns .

 

(i)          The eCivis Holders’ Representative shall (A) at the sole cost and expense of the Company Parties, prepare and timely file, or cause the applicable Company Party to prepare and timely file, all Tax Returns of the Company and each Subsidiary of the Company due (after taking into account all appropriate extensions) on or before the Closing Date (the “ Pre-Closing Tax Returns ”) and shall pay, or cause the relevant Company Party to pay, all Taxes that are shown as due and payable on any Pre-Closing Tax Return; (B) at the sole cost and expense of the eCivis Holders, prepare all federal, state and local income Tax Returns of the Company for any Pre-Closing Tax Period due after the Closing Date (taking into account all validly obtained extensions) (the “ S Corporation Returns ”). All S Corporation Returns shall be prepared in accordance with existing procedures, practices, and accounting methods of the Company and its Subsidiaries, to the extent permitted by applicable Law. All Deductions shall be reported on the income Tax Returns of the Company and its Subsidiaries for the taxable period that includes the Closing Date to the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law. Each S Corporation Return shall be submitted to GTY for GTY’s review at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the due date (including extensions) of such Tax Return. The eCivis Holders’ Representative will consider in good faith all reasonable comments made by GTY and received by the eCivis Holders’ Representative no later than five (5) Business Days prior to filing. GTY shall cause the Company Parties to execute and file all S Corporation Returns prepared by the eCivis Holders’ Representative in accordance with this Section 5.5(a) .

 

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(ii)         GTY shall cause the relevant Company Party to prepare and timely file, all Tax Returns (other than S Corporation Returns) of the Company Parties which are first due after the Closing Date (taking into account all validly obtained extensions) (the “ GTY Prepared Returns ”). To the extent that a GTY Prepared Return relates to a Pre-Closing Tax Period or a Straddle Period (each, a “ Buyer Return ”), such Tax Return shall be prepared in a manner consistent with existing procedures and practices and accounting methods (unless otherwise required by Law). Each Buyer Return shall be submitted by GTY to the eCivis Holders’ Representative (together with schedules, statements and supporting documentation) for the eCivis Holders’ Representative’s review and approval at least twenty (20) Business Days prior to the due date (including extensions) of such Buyer Return. If the eCivis Holders’ Representative objects to any item on any such Buyer Return, it will, within twenty (20) days after delivery of such Buyer Return, notify GTY in writing it so objects. If a notice of objection is duly delivered, GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative will negotiate in good faith and use their reasonable best efforts to resolve such items. If GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative are unable to reach such agreement within ten (10) Business Days after receipt by GTY of such notice, the disputed items will be resolved by the Accounting Arbitrator in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.5(d) , and any determination by the Accounting Arbitrator will be final and binding on the Parties for purposes of the indemnification provisions of this Agreement (except to the extent of any subsequent adjustment by a taxing authority). The Accounting Arbitrator will resolve any disputed items within twenty (20) days of having the item referred to it (or as soon as practicable thereafter) pursuant to such procedures as it may require. If the Accounting Arbitrator is unable to resolve any disputed items before the due date for such Tax Return, the Tax Return will be filed as prepared by GTY and then amended to reflect the Accounting Arbitrator’s resolution. The costs, fees and expenses of the Accounting Arbitrator will be allocated by GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative in the same method as set forth in Section 1.5(d) .

 

(b)           Cooperation . GTY, Holdings, the Company, and the eCivis Holders’ Representative shall, upon receiving a written request from the other party, (i) reasonably assist with the preparation and timely filing of any Tax Return of any Company Party for a taxable period or portion thereof that ends on or prior to the Closing Date; (ii) reasonably assist in any audit of other Proceeding with respect to Taxes or Tax Returns of any Company Party (whether or not a Tax Contest) that involves a taxable period or portion thereof ending on or prior to the Closing Date; (iii) reasonably make available any information, records or other documents relating to any Taxes or Tax Returns of any Company Party in such Person’s possession; (iv) provide any information necessary and reasonably requested by GTY in writing to allow GTY or any relevant Company Party to comply with any information reporting or withholding requirements contained in the Code to compute the amount of payroll or other employment Taxes due with respect to any payment made in connection with this Agreement; (v) reasonably assist with obtaining any Tax Refunds; (vi) make employees available on a mutual convenient basis to provide explanation of any materials provided hereunder; and (vii) provide certificates or forms, and timely execute any Tax Return, that are necessary or appropriate to establish an exemption for (or reduction in) any Transfer Tax. The requesting party of information pursuant to this Section 5.5(b) will reimburse the other party for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to such cooperation.

 

(c)           Straddle Period . In the case of Taxes that are payable with respect to a Straddle Period, the portion of any such Taxes that are treated as Pre-Closing Taxes for purposes of this Agreement will be:

 

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(i)          in the case of Taxes (i) based upon, or related to, income, receipts, profits, wages, capital or net worth, (ii) imposed in connection with the sale, transfer or assignment of property, or (iii) required to be withheld, deemed equal to the amount which would be payable if the taxable year ended with the Closing Date; and

 

(ii)         in the case of other Taxes, deemed to be the amount of such Taxes for the entire period multiplied by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of days in the period ending on the Closing Date and the denominator of which is the number of days in the entire period; provided , however , that any exemptions, allowances or deductions that are determined on an annual or periodic basis (such as deductions for depreciation or real estate Taxes) shall be apportioned on a daily basis.

 

(d)           Post-Closing Covenants . Without the prior written consent of the eCivis Holders’ Representative (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned), GTY (or any Affiliate thereof, including Holdings) shall not and shall not cause any Company Party or any of their Subsidiaries or Affiliates to (i) amend, refile or modify any Tax Return for a Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period; (ii) file a Tax Return for a Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period in a jurisdiction where the Company, the GTY Surviving Company, the Surviving Company or any of their Subsidiaries, as applicable, did not file such Tax Return for such period, (iii) make any voluntary disclosures with respect to Taxes of any Company Party or any of their Subsidiaries for a Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period, change any accounting method or adopt any convention that shifts taxable income of any Company Party or their Subsidiaries from a period beginning (or deemed to begin) after the Closing Date to a taxable period (or portion thereof) ending on or prior to the Closing Date or shifts deductions or losses of any Company Party or any of their Subsidiaries from a taxable period (or portion thereof) beginning on or prior to the Closing Date to a period beginning (or deemed to begin) after the Closing Date. None of Holdings, GTY or any of their respective Subsidiaries or Affiliates shall make or cause to be made an election under Section 336 or Section 338 of the Code or any similar provision of foreign, state or local law in respect of the Transaction.

 

(e)           Transfer Taxes . All federal, state, local, or non-U.S. transfer, excise, documentary, sales, use, ad valorem, stamp, registration, value added, registration, recording, property and other such Taxes or fees (including any related penalties and interest) applicable to, imposed upon, or incurred in connection with this Agreement (including any real property transfer Tax and any other similar Tax) (“ Transfer Taxes ”) will be borne and timely paid 50% by GTY and 50% by the eCivis Holders when due. The eCivis Holders’ Representative will prepare and timely file any Tax Return or other document with respect to such Transfer Taxes or fees (and GTY and Holdings will execute any such Tax Returns to the extent required under applicable Law).

 

(f)           Tax Refunds .

 

(i)          Subject to Section 5.5(f)(iii) , all refunds of Taxes (refunds of Transfer Taxes shall be allocated in the same manner as Transfer Taxes are allocated under Section 5.5(e) ) of any Company Party for any Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion of a Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date as determined in accordance with the same principles provided for in Section 5.5(c) ) (whether in the form of cash received from the applicable Governmental Body or a direct credit or offset against Taxes) and any interest received thereon, including overpayments of estimated Tax (each, a “ Tax Refund ”) shall be for the account of the eCivis Holders.

 

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(ii)         Promptly upon the written request by the eCivis Holders’ Representative, GTY will cause the relevant entity (e.g., Holdings, GTY, a Company Party or any of their Subsidiaries or Affiliates) to file for any such Tax Refund. Promptly upon receipt by the Surviving Company, GTY or any of their Affiliates or Subsidiaries of any such Tax Refund, GTY shall pay the amount of such Tax Refund (without interest other than interest received from the Governmental Body), net of (i) any Taxes imposed on the Surviving Company, GTY or any of their Affiliates or Subsidiaries that would not have been so imposed but for the receipt of such Tax Refund; and (ii) any reasonable, out-of-pocket expenses that GTY, a Company Party, or any of their Affiliates incurred in obtaining such Tax Refund. The net amount due to the eCivis Holders shall be payable ten (10) days after receipt of the refund from the applicable Governmental Body (or, if the refund is in the form of direct credit or offset, ten (10) days after filing the Tax Return claiming such credit or offset).

 

(iii)        Nothing in this Section 5.5(f) shall require that GTY make any payment with respect to any refund for a Tax (and such refunds shall be for the benefit of GTY or the applicable Company Party) that is with respect to (A) any refund of Tax that is the result of the carrying back of any net operating loss or other Tax attribute or Tax credit incurred in a Post-Closing Tax Period (or portion of any Straddle Period beginning after the Closing Date); or (B) any Tax Refund in respect of a Tax which was paid by GTY, any Company Party or their respective Affiliates after the Closing Date to the extent (i) the eCivis Holders have not indemnified and will not indemnify GTY or any Company Party for such Taxes and (ii) such Tax did not reduce the Merger Consideration.

 

(iv)        The Parties agree to treat any payment made pursuant to this Section 5.5(f) as an adjustment to the Merger Consideration for U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes.

 

(g)           Tax Contests .

 

(i)          Except with respect to any income Taxes or income Tax Return of any Company Party for a Pre-Closing Tax Period (a “ Pre-Closing Income Tax Matter ”) GTY shall control, or cause the applicable Company Party to control, the conduct of any audit or other Proceeding relating to Taxes or Tax Returns of any Company Party or that could impact the determination of any Tax Refund (a “ Tax Contest ”); provided , however , that the eCivis Holders’ Representative, at the sole cost and expense of the eCivis Holders, shall have the right to participate in any such Tax Contest to the extent it relates to a Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period or a Tax Refund (each, a “ Buyer Contest ”). GTY shall not settle any Buyer Contest without the prior written consent of the eCivis Holders’ Representative (not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned). GTY agrees to give prompt written notice to the eCivis Holders’ Representative of the receipt of any written notice by GTY, Holdings, any Company Party or any of their respective Subsidiaries or Affiliates which relates to a Buyer Contest or a Pre-Closing Income Tax Matter. At the request of the eCivis Holders’ Representative, GTY shall deliver to the eCivis Holders’ Representative copies of all relevant notices and documents (including court papers) received by GTY, the Company, the Surviving Company or any of their Affiliates or Subsidiaries in connection with such Tax Contest. In the event of a conflict between Section 7.3(b) and this Section 5.5(g) , this Section 5.5(g) controls with respect to all Tax Contests.

 

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(ii)         With respect to a Tax Contest that is a Pre-Closing Income Tax Matter, the applicable GTY Party shall execute a power of attorney so as to allow the eCivis Holders’ Representative to control such Tax Contest at the sole expense of the eCivis Holders’ Representative (on behalf of the eCivis Holders); provided, however, that GTY shall have the right to participate in any such Tax Contest at its sole expense. The eCivis Holders’ Representative shall not settle any such Tax Contest without the prior written consent of GTY (not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned).

 

(h)           Post-Closing Taxes . Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the eCivis Holders shall not be responsible for, and shall not have any indemnification obligations hereunder with respect to, any Taxes of any Company Party (including the Surviving Company) that are attributable to a taxable period or portion of a Straddle Period beginning after the Closing Date other than Taxes subject to indemnification pursuant to Section 7.1(a) (subject to the limitations on indemnification in Article 7 ) that are attributable to a breach of a representation or warranty contained in Sections 2.9(j), (k) or (l) .

 

(i)           Tax Treatment . For U.S. federal and state income tax purposes, the Parties to this Agreement intend to treat the GTY Merger, together with the Merger and other transactions to be consummated as part of the Roll-Up Transactions as a contribution of eCivis Shares by the eCivis Holders to Holdings described in Section 351(a) of the Code (the “ Tax Treatment ”). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each Party to this Agreement hereby acknowledges and agrees that (i) such Party will not take any position on any Tax Return, or take any other Tax reporting position or action, that is inconsistent with the Tax Treatment, except as otherwise required by a “determination” as defined in Code Section 1313; and (ii) such Party will use its best efforts (A) to cause the GTY Merger, together with the Merger and other transactions to be consummated as part of the Roll-Up Transactions to be treated as a transaction described in Section 351(a) of the Code, and (B) to not take or permit any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to take any action that could reasonably be expected to prevent or impede the GTY Merger, together with the Merger and other transactions to be consummated as part of the Roll-Up Transactions from being treated as part of a transaction described in Section 351(a) of the Code.

 

ARTICLE 6

 

CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE

 

6.1            Conditions to Obligations of eCivis Holders and GTY Parties . The obligations of the Company, GTY and Merger Sub to consummate the Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

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(a)          the Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the SEC;

 

(b)          the Required Vote shall have been obtained;

 

(c)          there shall not be any Law or Order in effect preventing consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part, or any Proceeding seeking to restrain, prevent, change or delay the consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part; and

 

(d)          the GTY Share Redemptions shall have been completed in accordance with the terms hereof, all rules and regulations of the SEC and the Proxy Statement and GTY shall have delivered to the Company evidence that, immediately prior the Closing (and following the GTY Share Redemptions and payment of any expenses related to the transactions contemplated under this Agreement), that GTY will have no less than the Necessary Cash Amount in the Trust Account; and

 

(e)          the GTY Merger has been declared effective.

 

6.2            Conditions to Obligations of GTY and Merger Sub . The obligations of each of GTY and Merger Sub to consummate the Transaction are subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          Each of the representations and warranties of the Company contained in Article 2 shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, except for the Fundamental Representations, which must be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date, in each case as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

(b)          each Company Party shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of the covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed by it prior to or at the Closing;

 

(c)          there shall not have been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any eCivis Holder, any Company Party or the Business;

 

(d)          eCivis Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 6.2(a) , (b) and (c) is satisfied, (ii) the Organizational Documents of each Company Party, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of each Company Party, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of any Company Party;

 

(e)          the Consents or Permits set forth in Section 6.2(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule shall have been obtained;

 

(f)          eCivis Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY the Escrow Agreement executed by eCivis Holders’ Representative and the Escrow Agent;

 

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(g)          each eCivis Holder shall have delivered to GTY a duly executed eCivis Holder Lockup Agreement;

 

(h)          the Company shall have deliver to GTY: (A) notice to the IRS, in accordance with the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.897-2(h)(2), dated as of the Closing Date, together with written authorization for GTY to deliver such notice to the IRS on behalf of the Company after the Closing and (B) an affidavit, dated as of the Closing Date, duly executed by an officer of the Company under penalties of perjury, stating that the Company is not and has not in the period described in Code Section 897(c)(1)(A)(ii) been a United States real property holding corporation, and in form and substance required under Treasury Regulation Section 1.897-2(h);

 

(i)          eCivis Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY a good standing certificate (or equivalent certificate) issued not more than ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date for the Company;

 

(j)          eCivis Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY evidence of the termination of each Contract set forth on Section 2.18 of the Company Disclosure Schedule ;

 

(k)          eCivis Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY duly executed pay-off letters, releases, Lien discharges and such other evidence of the satisfaction in full of all Debt of the Company Parties and the release of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) on the assets and properties of the Company Parties;

 

(l)          eCivis Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY the executed employment agreement of James Ha, in a form reasonably acceptable to GTY;

 

(m)          eCivis shall have delivered to GTY the executed restrictive covenant agreement of those persons identified in Exhibit H , in a form reasonably acceptable to GTY;

 

(n)          no more than 5% of the eCivis Shares shall be Dissenting Shares;

 

(o)          no more than 5% of the eCivis Shares shall be Cash-out Shares;

 

(p)          the eCivis Holders entitled to approve and adopt this Agreement shall have approved and adopted this Agreement pursuant to a written consent in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “ eCivis Holder Consent ”) by 12:00 p.m. EDT on the day after the date of this Agreement;

 

(q)          GTY has received PCAOB Financial Statements of the Company in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to GTY;

 

(r)          The Roll-Up Transactions have closed or will close substantially simultaneously with the Closing; and

 

All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to GTY.

 

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6.3            Conditions to Obligations of the Company . The Company’s obligation to consummate the Transaction is subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) the following conditions:

 

(a)          all of the representations and warranties of GTY and Merger Sub contained in Article 3 of this Agreement shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

(b)          each of GTY and Merger Sub shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of its covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed prior to or at the Closing;

 

(c)          GTY shall have delivered to eCivis Holders’ Representative a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 6.3(a) , (b) and (c) is satisfied; (ii) the Organizational Documents of each GTY Party, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of each GTY Party, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of each GTY Party;

 

(d)          GTY shall have issued and delivered the Merger Shares (less the Escrow Shares) and Cash Consideration, less the Closing Option Amount, to the Exchange Agent;

 

(e)          GTY shall have deposited the Escrow Shares with the Escrow Agent;

 

(f)          GTY shall have deposited the Purchase Price Escrow Amount and the Cash Escrow Amount with the Escrow Agent;

 

(g)          GTY shall have delivered to eCivis Holders’ Representative the Escrow Agreement executed by GTY and the Escrow Agent; and

 

(h)          GTY shall have delivered to the applicable counterparties thereto duly executed copies of the Employment Agreements.

 

All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the eCivis Holder Representative.

 

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ARTICLE 7

 

REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT

 

7.1            Indemnification .

 

(a)           Indemnification by eCivis Holders . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Article 7 , the eCivis Holders, acting through eCivis Holders’ Representative, shall indemnify and hold harmless GTY, its Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, including the Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ GTY Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of any eCivis Holder, eCivis Holders’ Representative or any Company Party in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any eCivis Holder, eCivis Holders’ Representative or any Company Party in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, (iii) any disputes or Proceedings among the eCivis Holders, (iv) any and all unpaid Debt, to the extent not actually deducted from the Final Cash Consideration, (v) any Indemnified Taxes, and (vi) any Third Party Claim (other than a Third party Claim in respect of Taxes) related to the foregoing that alleges facts, that, if true, would entitle the GTY Indemnitees to recovery under this Article 7 (collectively, the “ GTY Indemnifiable Matters ”). eCivis Holders and eCivis Holders’ Representative acknowledge and agree that no eCivis Holder or controlling Affiliate of any eCivis Holder shall (a) be a GTY Indemnitee for purposes of this Agreement solely by virtue of its direct or indirect ownership of any GTY Common Stock, or rights thereto, issued as equity consideration pursuant to this Agreement, or (b) have any claim or right to contribution or indemnity from any GTY Indemnitee (including any claim or right pursuant to Section 5.2 of this Agreement) with respect to any Loss paid by the eCivis Holders pursuant to this Article 7 .

 

(b)           Indemnification by GTY . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Article 7 , GTY shall indemnify and hold harmless each eCivis Holder and each of their Affiliates and their respective and their respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, excluding the Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ eCivis Holder Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of any GTY Party (excluding the Company Parties) in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any GTY Party (excluding the Company Parties) in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement or (iii) any Third Party Claim related to the foregoing that alleges facts that, if true, would entitle the eCivis Holder Indemnitees to recovery under this Article 7 (collectively, the “ eCivis Holder Indemnifiable Matters ” and, together with the GTY Indemnifiable Matters, the “ Indemnifiable Matters ”).

 

7.2            Limitations on Indemnification .

 

(a)           Survival .

 

(i)          The representations and warranties in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto shall survive the Closing until the date that is eighteen (18) months following the Closing Date, except that the (i) Fundamental Representations (other than those set forth in Section 2.9 ) shall survive indefinitely, (ii) the representations and warranties set forth in Sections 2.9 and 3.11 shall survive until sixty (60) days after the expiration of the statute of limitations applicable to the subject matter thereof, and (iii) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.11 shall survive until the date that is twenty-four (24) months following the Closing Date.

 

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(ii)         The covenants and other agreements contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing and remain in full force and effect until the date that is 90 days after such covenants have been performed in accordance with their terms; provided that the covenants and other agreement contained in Section 5.5 and the indemnification obligations in Section 7.1(a)(v) shall survive and remain in full force and effect until sixty (60) days after the expiration of the statute of limitations applicable to the subject matter (after giving effect to any waiver, tolling, mitigation or extension thereof).

 

(iii)        Any claim related to any intentional misrepresentation or fraud may be made at any time without limitation.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any claim made under and in accordance with this Article 7 prior to the expiration of the applicable period set forth above shall survive until such claim is finally resolved.

 

(b)           Threshold . Subject to the other limitations set forth in this Agreement, including this Section 7.2 , no amount shall be payable by any Indemnifying Party pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 7.1(a)(i) unless and until the aggregate amount of all Losses otherwise payable in connection with such breach exceeds an amount equal to $250,000 (the “ Threshold ”), after which the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for all Losses and not just those Losses that are in excess of the Threshold, subject to Section 7.2(d) ; provided , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses relating to (y) any breach of or inaccuracy in any Fundamental Representation, or (z) any intentional or fraudulent breaches of any representations or warranties; provided, however, that no amount shall be payable by any Indemnifying Party for Losses arising under, related to or in connection with Section 7.1(a)(i) or Section 7.1(b)(i) which individually or in the aggregate with all other related Losses do not exceed $10,000.

 

(c)           Liability Cap . $5,000,000 shall serve as the maximum liability of any Indemnifying Party which may be recovered from the Indemnifying Party pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 7.1(a)(i) ; provided , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any Fundamental Representation, (ii) any intentional or fraudulent breaches of any representations or warranties or (iii) any breach of or inaccuracy in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.11 , in which case the maximum liability of any Indemnifying Party under this clause (iii) shall be $7,500,000 (inclusive of the $5,000,000 amount described above); provided , further , that the maximum aggregate liability for all GTY Indemnifiable Matters shall not exceed the Merger Consideration plus any Earnout Amount actually paid to the eCivis Holders (except with respect to claims based on fraud or intentional misrepresentation).

 

7.3            Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims .

 

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(a)          If a GTY Indemnitee or a eCivis Holder Indemnitee (the “ Indemnified Party ”) intends to make claim for Losses under this Article 7 , then the Indemnified Party shall give the party or parties obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to this Article 7 (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) written notice (a “ Breach Notice ”) of such Indemnifiable Matter which the Indemnified Party has determined has given or would give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement within thirty (30) days of such determination, setting forth (i) a brief description of the nature of the Indemnifiable Matter, (ii) the underlying representation, warranty, covenant or agreement alleged to have been breached and the facts then known as it relates to the Indemnifiable Matter, (iii) the total amount of the actual out-of-pocket Loss or the anticipated potential Loss (including any costs or expenses which have been or may be reasonably incurred in connection therewith), if known and quantifiable; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 7 , except to the extent that such failure shall have materially adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of the Breach Notice to dispute the contents of the Breach Notice. If the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party are unable to resolve the disputes to the Breach Notice, if any, within thirty (30) days of the Indemnifying Party’s receipt of the Breach Notice, the Indemnified Party shall be free to pursue such remedies as may be available to the Indemnified Party on the terms and subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(b)          If an Indemnified Party receives notice of any Proceeding with respect to an Indemnifiable Matter which may give rise to a claim for Losses under this Article 7 (a “ Third Party Claim ”), within thirty (30) days of the receipt of such notice, the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party notice of such Third Party Claim; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 7 , except to the extent that such failure shall have materially adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, by written notice to the Indemnified Party, to assume the entire control of the defense, compromise or settlement of the Third Party Claim, and shall be entitled to appoint a recognized and reputable counsel to be the lead counsel in connection with such defense that is reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume the defense of a Third Party Claim:

 

(i)          the Indemnifying Party shall diligently and in good faith defend such Third Party Claim and shall keep the Indemnified Party reasonably informed of the status of such defense;

 

(ii)         the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in any such defense, compromise or settlement thereof, including, without limitation, the selection of counsel, and the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party all information and documents related to such Third Party Claim; and

 

(iii)        the Indemnified Party (A) may participate in such defense and retain one law firm reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party at the Indemnifying Party’s expense if the Indemnified Party has been advised by outside legal counsel that there exists a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party or that there are one or more legal defenses available to the Indemnified Party which are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party or (B) may participate in such defense at the Indemnified Party’s expense in all other circumstances.

 

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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 7.3 , the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to assume or conduct the defense of any Third-Party Claim (without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, in its sole discretion) if (i) such Third-Party Claim relates to or arises in connection with any criminal action, subpoena, criminal investigative demand, criminal investigation or criminal proceeding of a Governmental Body, (ii) such Third-Party Claim seeks an injunction or equitable relief against any Indemnified Party, (iii) the Indemnifying Party has failed or is failing to defend in good faith such Third-Party Claim, (iv) the assumption of the defense of the Third-Party Claim would, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, give rise to conflicts of interest, (v) the assumption of the defense of the Third-Party Claim would have, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, a material adverse effect on the business relationship between the Indemnified Party and any Persons with whom it has material business dealings, (vi) settlement of, or an adverse judgment with respect to, the Third-Party Claim is, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, likely to establish a precedential custom or practice adverse to the continuing business interests of the Indemnified Party, (vii) the Indemnifying Party’s counsel is not reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, or (viii) the Indemnifying Party has not agreed and acknowledged in writing for the benefit of the Indemnified Party its unqualified obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party as provided hereunder with respect to such Third-Party Claim, subject to the limitations set forth in this Article 7 . If the Indemnifying Party (i) does not elect to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim, whether by not giving the Indemnified Party timely notice of its desire to so defend or otherwise, (ii) after assuming the defense of a Third-Party Claim, fails to take steps necessary to defend diligently such Third-Party Claim or (iii) is not entitled to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 7.3 , the Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not the obligation to, assume such defense and shall have the sole power to direct and control such defense, with counsel of its choosing it being understood that the Indemnified Party’s right to indemnification for a Third-Party Claim (including the payment of the reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party’s counsel by the Indemnifying Party) shall not be adversely affected by assuming the defense of such Third-Party Claim. The Indemnifying Party may enter into a settlement or consent to any judgment without the consent of the Indemnified Party so long as (i) such settlement or judgment involves monetary damages only which are indemnifiable in full by the Indemnifying Party and such Indemnifying Party has funded the payment of such monetary damages in full, (ii) a term of the settlement or judgment is that the Person or Persons asserting such Third-Party Claim unconditionally release all Indemnified Parties from all liability with respect to such claim and (iii) such settlement does not include any statement or admission of fact regarding culpability of, or failure to act by or on behalf of, the Indemnified Party; otherwise the consent of the Indemnified Party shall be required in order to enter into any settlement of, or consent to the entry of a judgment with respect to, any Third-Party Claim, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume control of the defense of a Third-Party Claim in accordance with this Section 7.3 , the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ counsel separate from counsel employed by the Indemnifying Party in any such action and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel employed by the Indemnified Party shall be at the expense of the Indemnified Party.

 

(c)          To the extent that there is an inconsistency between Section 7.3 and Section 5.5 as it relates to a Tax matter, the provisions of Section 5.5 shall govern.

 

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7.4            Other Indemnification Matters .

 

(a)          For purposes of determining (i) whether there has been any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty (ii) the amount of Losses resulting from any such inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty in Section 2.6(a) and Section 2.6(c)(x) ), all qualifications or exceptions in any representation or warranty relating to or referring to the terms “material”, “materiality”, “in all material respects”, “Material Adverse Effect” or any similar term or phrase shall be disregarded, it being the understanding of the Parties that for purposes of determining liability under this Article 7 , the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall be read as if such terms and phrases were not included in them.

 

(b)          For purposes of determining the amount of any Loss for which indemnification is provided by an Indemnifying Party, the amount of such Loss shall be reduced by the Indemnification Tax Benefits actually realized, if any, by an Indemnified Party (or any of its Affiliates) arising from the facts or circumstances giving rise to such Losses in the year in which such Loss occurs or the subsequent two taxable years. If an Indemnified Party realizes an Indemnification Tax Benefit in any of the two years following the occurrence of such Loss, the Indemnified Party shall pay the Indemnifying Party the amount of such Indemnification Tax Benefit. For this purpose, a Person shall be deemed to recognize a Tax benefit (“ Indemnification Tax Benefit ”) with respect to a taxable year if, and to the extent that, the Person’s liability for Taxes for such taxable year, calculated by excluding any Tax items attributed to the Losses, exceeds the Person’s actual liability for Taxes for such taxable year, calculated by taking into account any Tax items attributed to the Losses.

 

7.5            Release of Escrow Amount from Escrow .

 

(a)          Subject to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, in the event that the GTY Indemnitees are entitled to indemnification from the eCivis Holders pursuant to this Article 7 , the Escrow Agent shall, upon the receipt of a joint written instruction from GTY and the eCivis Holders’ Representative, or written instruction from GTY attaching a final non-appealable court order from a court of competent jurisdiction setting forth the amount of such Loss, release and transfer to the GTY Indemnitees pursuant to this Article 7 : either (x) an amount in cash equal to 100% of such Loss, to the extent the GTY Indemnitees have suffered out-of-pocket Losses, or (y) to the extent such Losses are not out-of-pocket Losses suffered by any GTY Indemnitee, an amount in cash equal to 60% of such Loss and the number of Escrow Shares equal to the lesser of:

 

(i)          that number of Escrow Shares then held in the Escrow Account equal to (A) the amount of 40% of the Loss, divided by (B) the 30-Day VWAP, calculated as of the date of such payment; and

 

(ii)         that number of Escrow Shares then held in the Escrow Account equal to (A) the amount of 40% the Loss divided by (B) $10.00, in each case, subject to the Escrow Agreement.

 

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Notwithstanding, the foregoing, the eCivis Holders shall have the right, but not the obligation, to (A) pay to any GTY Indemnitee, in cash from the remaining Cash Escrow Amount, an amount equal to the value of the Escrow Shares that otherwise would be released and delivered to such GTY Indemnitee in respect of such Loss or (B) to the extent no GTY Indemnitee has suffered out-of-pocket Losses, pay to any GTY Indemnitee, in Escrow Shares (calculated as set forth above), an amount equal to the cash that would otherwise be released from the Escrow Account and delivered to such GTY Indemnitee in respect of such Loss.

 

(b)          Concurrently with any such transfer of Escrow Shares to any GTY Indemnitee, eCivis Holders’ Representative shall take all actions reasonably requested by GTY to effect such transfer, including delivering such certificates (if the Escrow Shares are certificated) and related transfer powers and indemnities by the eCivis Holders to the GTY Indemnitees and providing customary representations as to organization, existence and good standing of the eCivis Holders, the legal right and requisite power and authority of the eCivis Holders to execute and deliver such instruments of transfer, the ownership and title to the Escrow Shares so transferred, that each eCivis Holder has the sole right to transfer such Escrow Shares and has not granted any rights to purchase or interests of any kind in such Escrow Shares to any other Person, and that upon the closing of such transfer, the GTY Indemnitees shall receive record, legal and beneficial ownership of and good title to such Escrow Shares, free and clear of any Liens. eCivis Holders’ Representative hereby grants a power of attorney and proxy in favor of GTY to take any action to consummate any of the actions contemplated by this Section 7.5 , which power of attorney and proxy is irrevocable, coupled with an interest and shall survive indefinitely.

 

7.6            Exclusive Remedy . Except as provided in the last sentence of this Section 7.6 , each Party hereby (a) acknowledges and agrees that, from and after the Closing, the sole and exclusive remedy of such Party, with respect to any and all claims for Adverse Consequences arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall be pursuant and subject to the requirements of the indemnification provisions set forth in this Article 7 , and (b) acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent required by applicable Law to be effective, the agreements, waivers and releases contained in this Section 7.6 are conspicuous. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, nothing contained in this Article 7 or elsewhere in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall in any way impair, modify or otherwise any Party’s right to (y) bring any claim or Proceeding against any other Party based upon such other Party’s intentional misrepresentation or fraud, or (z) right to seek or obtain specific performance of any covenant or agreement required to be performed by the terms of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

 

7.7            Right of Setoff . GTY shall have the right to withhold and setoff against any amount due to the eCivis Holders or any of their Affiliates hereunder or payment of Losses to which the GTY Indemnitees are entitled to under this Agreement. Neither the exercise nor the failure to exercise such rights of setoff will constitute an election of remedies or limit GTY in any manner in the enforcement of any other remedies that may be available to it .

 

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7.8            Roll-Up Transactions . The Company and the eCivis Holders’ Representative acknowledge and agree that GTY and Merger Sub are not making any representations or warranties with respect to the Persons that are party to the Roll-Up Transactions (except as set forth in Section 3.11 ), and that all rights to claims against such Persons will reside solely with GTY and that none of the Company Parties or the eCivis Holders will have any rights whatsoever to make such claims or be subrogated to such claims (except to the extent where such waiver is not permitted under applicable Law), nor shall the Company or eCivis Holders or eCivis Holders’ Representative have any obligations or liabilities of any kind with respect to the Roll-Up Transactions, including any direct or indirect allocation of expenses or liabilities in connection therewith other than, in each case, in their capacity as a holder of shares of GTY Common Stock.

 

7.9            Tax Treatment . Any indemnification payments under this Article 7 shall be treated for Tax purposes as an adjustment to the Merger Consideration for federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes.

 

ARTICLE 8

 

TERMINATION

 

8.1            Termination of Agreement . This Agreement may be terminated and the Transaction abandoned at any time prior to the Closing by action taken or authorized by the board of directors of the terminating Party, notwithstanding any requisite approval and adoption of this Agreement and the Transaction by the GTY Shareholders referred to in Section 6.1(b) , as follows:

 

(a)          by mutual written consent of each Party;

 

(b)          by either GTY or the Company, if the Closing shall not have occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019 (the “ Termination Date ”); provided , however , that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 8.1(b) shall not be available to any Party whose failure to fulfill, or whose Affiliates failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under this Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date;

 

(c)          by either GTY or the Company, if the GTY Shareholder Meeting (including any adjournments and postponements thereof) shall have been held and completed and the Required Vote shall not have been obtained;

 

(d)          by either GTY or the Company, if any Governmental Body shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Order which has become final and nonappealable, and which permanently restrains, enjoins or otherwise prohibits the Transaction, in whole or in part;

 

(e)          by either GTY or the Company if following the GTY Share Redemptions the aggregate amount of cash or cash equivalents in the Trust Account is less than the Necessary Cash Amount;

 

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(f)          by GTY, (i) if any eCivis Holder or eCivis Holders’ Representative breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or any representation or warranty of any eCivis Holder becomes untrue) such that the conditions set forth in Section 6.2(a) and Section 6.2(b) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after notice thereof is provided by GTY to the breaching Party; provided , that no GTY Party is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement; or (ii) if there has been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any eCivis Holder, any Company Party or the Business;

 

(g)          by the Company, if GTY or Merger Sub breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or if any representation or warranty of GTY or Merger Sub becomes become untrue), in either case, such that the conditions set forth in Section 6.3(a) and Section 6.3(b) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after notice thereof is provided by eCivis Holders’ Representative to the breaching Party; provided , that no eCivis Holder or Company Party is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement; (ii) if there has been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any GTY Party;

 

(h)          by GTY, if the eCivis Holder Consent shall not have been executed and delivered to GTY by 12:00 p.m. EDT on the day after the date of this Agreement; or

 

(i)          by GTY if the Company does not deliver to GTY the PCAOB Financial Statements on or before December 31, 2018.

 

8.2            Effect of Termination .

 

(a)          If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1 , all further obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall terminate; provided , however , any such termination shall not relieve any party from Loss for any fraud or willful breach of this Agreement and (b) Section 4.4(b) , this Section 8.2 , Article 9 (to the extent any defined terms are used in any of the other surviving provisions) and Article 10 shall survive the termination.

 

(b)          Limited Expense Reimbursement.

 

(i)          In the event this Agreement is terminated, other than pursuant to Section 8.1(a) , Section 8.1(b) and, at the time of such termination, the Company’s failure to fulfill, or the Company’s Affiliates failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under this Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before the Termination Date, Section 8.1(d) , Section 8.1(f) , Section 8.1(h) or Section 8.1(i) , GTY shall promptly reimburse, by wire transfer of immediately available funds, up to 50% of the Company’s Transaction Expenses; provided, however, GTY shall not be required to provide reimbursement under this Section 8.2(b) for any amounts in excess of $400,000 (the “ Expense Reimbursement Payment ”).

 

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(ii)         Each of the Parties hereto agrees that if this Agreement is terminated and the Expense Reimbursement Payment is due and payable, the Expense Reimbursement Payment shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the Company and its Affiliates and all direct and indirect equityholders (whether at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise) against the GTY Parties and any of their respective direct or indirect, former, current or future stockholders, controlling persons, directors, officers, employees, general or limited partners, members, managers, Affiliates, agents or assignees (each, a “GTY Related Party”) for any breach of this Agreement by any GTY Party or any Adverse Consequences suffered hereunder or under any other agreement executed in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby; provided that nothing in this Section 8.2(b)(ii) will limit the right of the Company and its Affiliates to bring or maintain, or receive damages in, any Action against a GTY Related Party arising out of or in connection with any breach of the Confidentiality Agreement. Subject to the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, upon the Company’s receipt of full payment of the Expense Reimbursement Payment, (i) no GTY Related Party shall have any further liability or obligation relating to or arising out of this Agreement, any contract or agreement executed in connection herewith or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (or the abandonment or termination thereof), (ii) neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates shall be entitled to bring or maintain any Action against any GTY Related Party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, any contract or agreement executed in connection herewith or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (or the abandonment or termination thereof) or any matters forming the basis for such termination and (iii) the Company shall cause any Proceeding pending in connection with this Agreement, any contract or agreement executed in connection herewith or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (or the abandonment or termination thereof), to the extent maintained by the Company against any GTY Related Party, to be dismissed with prejudice promptly, and in any event within five (5) Business Days after the payment of the Expense Reimbursement Payment. The Company shall not be entitled to collect the Expense Reimbursement Payment on more than one occasion.

 

(iii)        Each of the Parties hereto acknowledges that the Expense Reimbursement Payment, as and when payable pursuant to this Section 8.2 , is not intended to be a penalty, but rather is liquidated damages in a reasonable amount that will compensate the party receiving such amount in the circumstances in which such amount is due and payable, for the efforts and resources expended and opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, which amount would otherwise be impossible to calculate with precision.

 

ARTICLE 9


DEFINITIONS

 

Accounting Arbitrator ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(d) .

 

Accounts Receivable ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.22(a) .

 

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Acquisition Proposal ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.6(a) .

 

Additional GTY Filings ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎4.7(b) .

 

Adjustment Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(a) .

 

Adverse Consequences ” means all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, costs, amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other expenses (including interest, penalties, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs of investigation, whether in connection with Third Party Claims or claims among the Parties related to the enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement); provided , that in no event shall Adverse Consequences include any amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other costs or expenses that are or constitute punitive damages, except to the extent payable in connection with a Third Party Claim.

 

Affiliate ” means, with respect to the Person to which it refers, a Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by Contract or otherwise.

 

Affiliated Group ” means a group of Persons that elects, is required to, or otherwise files a Tax Return or pays a Tax as an affiliated group, consolidated group, combined group, or unitary group.

 

Aggregate Option Exercise Price ” means the sum of the total exercise prices for all Options issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Closing.

 

Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

Ancillary Agreements ” means the Escrow Agreement, the eCivis Holder Lockup Agreement, and each of the other agreements being executed and delivered pursuant to this Agreement.

 

Anti-Corruption Laws ” means the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or any rules or regulations thereunder or any similar laws and regulations regarding corruption, bribery, ethical business conduct, or gifts, hospitalities, or expense reimbursements to public officials and private persons which are applicable in countries where the Company and its Subsidiaries engages in business.

 

Bid ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Breach Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) .

 

Business ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

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Business Day ” means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banks are required or authorized by Law to be closed in New York, New York.

 

Buyer Contest ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5(g) .

 

Buyer Return ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5(a)(ii) .

 

Capital Stock ” means, with respect to a Person, (a) the capital stock, shares, limited liability company interests, partnership or membership interests (whether general or limited) or other equivalents of such Person’s equity, however designated and whether voting or non-voting, and (b) options, warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities, purchase rights, subscription rights, conversion or exchange rights, calls, puts, rights of first refusal or other Contracts that would require the Company to issue, sell or otherwise cause to become outstanding or to acquire, repurchase or redeem any of the foregoing.

 

Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (i) the Cash Purchase Price, less (ii) the Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount, less (iii) the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, less (iv) the Cash Escrow Amount, plus (v) the Estimated Closing Cash Amount, plus (vi) the Aggregate Option Exercise Price.

 

Cash Escrow Amount ” means $3,000,000.

 

Cash Purchase Price ” means $30,000,000.

 

Cash-out Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(d) .

 

Cash-out Stockholders ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(d) .

 

Certificate of Merger ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(a) .

 

Certificates ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(c) .

 

Closing ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.9 .

 

Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.9 .

 

Closing Date Cash ” means Company Cash as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Date Indebtedness ” means the Debt of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Date Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4 .

 

Closing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(c) .

 

Closing Option Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(c)(i) .

 

Closing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(c) .

 

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Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

Company ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Company Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.16(a) .

 

Company Cash ” means cash and cash equivalents of the Company and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP; provided that Company Cash shall be net of the amount of outstanding checks, drafts of wire transfers (including any overdrawn accounts) and exclude any cash which is not freely usable to a subsequent purchaser or equity holder of the Company and/or its Subsidiaries because it is subject to restrictions or limitations on use or distribution by law or contract, including amounts held in escrow or as a deposit; provided , further, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Company Cash shall in no event be less than zero.

 

Company Employees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(a) .

 

Company Government Contract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Company Government Subcontract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Company Parties ” means, collectively, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries.

 

Confidentiality Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.4(b) .

 

Consent ” means, with respect to any Person, any consent, approval, authorization, permission or waiver of, or registration, declaration or other action or filing with or exemption by such Person.

 

Contract ” means any oral or written contract, obligation, understanding, commitment, lease, license, purchase order, bid or other agreement.

 

Covered Persons ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎5.2(a) .

 

Debt ” means, without duplication, with respect to any Person, any (a) obligations relating to indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) obligations evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments, (c) obligations in respect of capitalized leases, (d) the principal or face amount of banker’s acceptances, surety bonds, performance bonds or letters of credit (in each case whether or not drawn), (e) obligations for the deferred purchase price of property or services, including, without limitation, the maximum potential amount payable with respect to earnouts, purchase price adjustments or other payments related to acquisitions, (f) any transaction-related bonuses, (g) any profit sharing payable, distributions payable, notes payable, or loans/advances payable, (h) any bank overdrafts, (i) any other liabilities recorded in accordance with GAAP on the balance sheet of the Company as of the Closing, including remaining obligations due to current or former employees, (j) amounts accrued (or that should have been accrued) in respect of unused vacation time or paid time off, unpaid bonuses or commissions related to the period prior to the Closing, together with the employer portion of any payroll taxes due in connection with the foregoing, (k) indebtedness or obligations of the types referred to in the preceding clauses (a) through (j) of any other Person secured by any Lien, and (l) obligations in the nature of guarantees of obligations of the type described in clauses (a) through (j) above of any other Person, in each case together with all accrued interest thereon and any applicable prepayment, redemption, breakage, make-whole or other premiums, fees or penalties and (k) any net income Tax liability of Holdings, GTY, any Company Party or their respective Affiliates (determined on a “with” and “without” basis) in a Post-Closing Tax Period attributable to any prepaid “unearned revenue” or similar item actually received by a Company Party in a Pre-Closing Tax Period and included in Closing Date Cash but subject to income Tax in a Post-Closing Tax Period. For the avoidance of doubt, Debt shall exclude all Taxes other than Taxes described in clause (k).

 

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Deductions ” means all U.S. federal, state and local income Tax deductions related to the exercise or payment of Company options, payment of employee bonuses, payment under deferred compensation arrangements, payment of any investment banking (or other advisory) fees, and other deductible Transaction Expenses and amounts included in Debt and payments made by or on behalf of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case in connection with the Transaction.

 

Designated Courts ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎10.15 .

 

Disclosure Schedule ” means the respective disclosure schedules of (a) GTY and (b) eCivis Holders, in each case, on the date of this Agreement and as may be amended, modified and supplemented after the date of this Agreement pursuant to Section 4.5 , which such Disclosure Schedule shall be arranged in Sections corresponding to the numbered and lettered sections or subsections of this Agreement, and any information disclosed in any such section or subsection of the applicable Party’s Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to be disclosed, apply to and qualify the section or subsection of this Agreement to which it corresponds in number or letter and each other section or subsection of this Agreement to the extent that it is reasonably apparent on its face that such information is relevant to such other section or subsection. With respect to the Disclosure Schedule, by way of example and not limitation, (i) the disclosure of any facts or circumstances does not have the effect of disclosing any effects that are not the natural and probable consequence thereof; (ii) the disclosure of one or more claims arising out of similar facts or circumstances does not have the effect of disclosing other claims arising out of such facts or circumstances, (iii) the disclosure of an identified litigation matter does not have the effect of disclosing claims, facts or requested relief additional to or different than the claims or facts plead or relief requested in the complaints or pleadings relating to such litigation Made Available to GTY prior to the date hereof, (iv) the disclosure of wrongdoing or alleged wrongdoing by one or more Persons does not have the effect of disclosing similar wrongdoing by other Persons (whether pursuant to the same or different transactions, at the same or different sites, or otherwise) and (v) the disclosure of the failure of a Company Benefit Plan to comply with applicable Laws in one or more respects does not have the effect of disclosing other failures of such Company Benefit Plan to comply with applicable Laws.

 

Disputed Amounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(c) .

 

Dissenting Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(d) .

 

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Dissenting Stockholders ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(d) .

 

DOJ ” means the United States Department of Justice.

 

Earnout Amount ” has the meaning set forth on Exhibit A .

 

eCivis Holder Consent ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2(p) .

 

eCivis Holder Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(b) .

 

eCivis Holder Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(b) .

 

eCivis Holder Lockup Agreement ” means a lockup agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit G attached hereto.

 

eCivis Holders ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements.

 

eCivis Holders’ Representative ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.17 .

 

eCivis Shares ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements.

 

Surviving Company ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1 .

 

Effective Time ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(a) .

 

Employee Benefit Plan ” means any (a) deferred compensation or retirement plan, fund, program, or arrangement, (b) equity-based plan, program, or arrangement (including any share capital option, share capital purchase, share capital ownership, share capital appreciation, phantom share capital, or restricted share capital plan) or (c) other retirement, severance, bonus, profit-sharing, incentive, health insurance, medical insurance, welfare, disability insurance, life insurance, severance, vacation, fringe benefit, change in control, or other similar plan, fund, program, or arrangement.

 

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements ” means all Laws and Orders concerning public health and safety, worker and occupational health and safety, natural resources and pollution or protection of the environment, including all those relating to the presence, generation, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, distribution, labeling, testing, discharge, release, threatened release, or cleanup of any Hazardous Substances, materials, or wastes, chemical substances, or mixtures, pesticides, pollutants, contaminants, toxic chemicals, petroleum products or byproducts, fuel oil products and byproducts, mold, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, noise, or radiation, as generally applicable in the industry in which the Company Parties operate in the United States.

 

ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

 

Escrow Agent ” means Wilmington Trust, National Association, a national association.

 

Escrow Agreement ” means an Escrow Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit E , by and among GTY, eCivis Holders’ Representative and the Escrow Agent.

 

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Escrow Shares ” means a number of Merger Shares equal to (i) $2,000,000, divided by (ii) the 30-Day VWAP as of the Closing Date.

 

Estimated Closing Cash Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a) .

 

Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a) .

 

Exchange Agent ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a) .

 

Exchange Fund ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a) .

 

Final Cash Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(e) .

 

Financial Reporting Manual ” shall mean the SEC Financial Reporting Manual dated as of December 1, 2017.

 

Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎2.6(a) .

 

Foreign Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.16(a) .

 

FTC ” means the United States Federal Trade Commission.

 

Fundamental Representations ” means, collectively, (a) the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Sections 2.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 2.2 (Authorization), 2.3 (Capitalization and Subsidiaries; Title to eCivis Shares), 2.4(a), 2.4(c) and 2.4(d) (Non-contravention; Required Consents), 2.5 (Brokers’ Fees), 2.6(d) (Transaction Expenses), 2.9 (Tax Matters), 2.18 (Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships), and (b) the representations and warranties of GTY and Merger Sub set forth in Sections 3.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 3.2 (Authorization), 3.3 (Capitalization), 3.4 (Non-contravention; Required Consents), 3.5 (Brokers’ Fees).

 

GAAP ” means the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, as in effect from time to time, consistently applied.

 

Goods ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.21(a) .

 

Governmental Body ” means any international, foreign or domestic federal, state or local government or quasi-governmental authority or any department, agency, subdivision, court or other tribunal of any of the foregoing, or any entity or enterprise owned, controlled or sponsored by any of the foregoing.

 

GTY ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

GTY Board ” means the board of directors of GTY.

 

GTY Class A Ordinary Shares ” means the Class A ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

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GTY Class B Ordinary Shares ” means the Class B ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

GTY Common Stock ” means the common shares of Holdings.

 

GTY Equity Incentive Plan ” means the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, substantially in the form of Exhibit F attached hereto.

 

GTY Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(a) .

 

GTY Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(a) .

 

GTY Merger ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements.

 

GTY Parties ” means, collectively, GTY and each of its Subsidiaries, including Merger Sub and the Surviving Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing.

 

GTY Public Shares ” means the GTY Class A Ordinary Shares sold in GTY’s initial public offering.

 

GTY Prepared Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5(a)(ii) .

 

GTY SEC Filings ” means the forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents filed by GTY with the SEC, including the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings, the Signing Form 8-K and the Closing Form 8-K, and all amendments, modifications and supplements thereto.

 

GTY Share Redemptions ” means the election of an eligible holder of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares (as determined in accordance with GTY Organizational Documents and the Trust Agreement or pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC) to redeem all or a portion of such holder’s shares of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares, at the per-share price, payable in cash, equal to such holder’s pro rata share of the Trust Account (as determined in accordance with GTY Organizational Documents and the Trust Agreement) in connection with the Proxy Statement or pursuant to rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

GTY Shareholder Meeting ” means an extraordinary general meeting of GTY for the GTY Shareholders to vote on the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

GTY Shareholder Voting Matters ” means, collectively, proposals to approve (a) the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the Transaction, (b) the adoption and approval of the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, (c) to appoint, and designate the classes of, the members of the GTY Board, (d) providing GTY Shareholders with the opportunity to elect to effect a GTY Share Redemption; (e) the GTY Merger; and (f) any other proposals submitted to the vote of GTY Shareholders in the Proxy Statement.

 

GTY Shareholders ” means the holders of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and the holders of GTY Class B Ordinary Shares.

 

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Hazardous Substances ” means (a) petroleum or petroleum products, flammable materials, explosives, radioactive materials, radon gas, lead-based paint, asbestos in any form, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and toxic mold or fungus of any kind or species, (b) any chemicals or other materials or substances which are defined as or included in the definition of “hazardous substances,” “hazardous wastes,” “hazardous materials,” “toxic substances,” “toxic pollutants,” “contaminants,” “pollutants,” or words of similar import under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, and (c) any other chemical, material or substance exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

Improvements ” means all buildings, structures, fixtures, building systems and equipment, and all components thereof (including the roof, foundation and structural elements).

 

Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(b) .

 

Indemnification Tax Benefit ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.4(b) .

 

Indemnified Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) .

 

Indemnified Taxes ” means without duplication, any of the following Taxes:

 

(i)          All Taxes of any eCivis Holder;

 

(ii)         All Taxes of any Company Party (other than Transfer Taxes) for any Pre-Closing Tax Period or portion of any Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date, including Taxes imposed on a Company Party as a transferee or successor, by contract or pursuant to any Laws, which Taxes relate to an event or transaction occurring prior to the Closing;

 

(iii)        The eCivis Holders allocable share of all Transfer Taxes as determined under Section 5.5(e) ; and

 

(iv)        All Taxes imposed as a result of any loss, reduction, disallowance, or unavailability (in whole or in part) of any Tax Refund (whether as cash or a credit or offset against Taxes otherwise payable) that gave rise to a payment to, or for the benefit of the eCivis Holders, under Section 5.5(f) .

 

Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Indemnified Taxes shall exclude (i) Taxes resulting from any transactions occurring on the Closing Date after the Closing outside the ordinary course of business, (ii)  GTY’s share of any Transfer Taxes as determined under Section 5.5(e), (iii) Taxes that are attributable to a breach by Holdings, GTY, Merger Sub, or any of their Affiliates of any covenant or agreement contained herein, (iv) Taxes attributable to the failure of the GTY Merger, together with the Merger and other transactions to be consummated as part of the Roll-Up Transactions to qualify as a contribution of eCivis Shares by the eCivis Holders to Holdings in a transaction described in Section 351(a) of the Code and (v) Taxes included in Debt.

 

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Indemnity Escrow Account ” means an escrow account designated by the Escrow Agent into which GTY will deposit (i) the Escrow Shares and (ii) the Cash Escrow Amount.

 

Intellectual Property ” means all of the following in any jurisdiction throughout the world: (a) all inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice) and invention disclosures, all improvements thereto, and all patents, utility models and industrial designs and all applications for any of the foregoing, together with all reissuances, provisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisions, extensions, renewals and reexaminations thereof, (b) all trademarks, service marks, certification marks, trade dress, logos, slogans, trade names, corporate and business names, Internet domain names, social media accounts and rights in telephone numbers, together with all translations, adaptations, derivations, and combinations thereof and including all goodwill associated therewith, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith (collectively, “ Trademarks ”), (c) all works of authorship, copyrightable works, all copyrights, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith and all moral rights associated with any of the foregoing, (d) all mask works and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, (e) all trade secrets and confidential business information (including ideas, research and development, know-how, formulas, compositions, algorithms, source code, data analytics, manufacturing and production processes and techniques, technical data and information, designs, drawings, specifications, customer and supplier lists, pricing and cost information, and business and marketing plans and proposals), (f) all Software, (g) all material advertising and promotional materials, (h) all other proprietary rights and (i) all copies and tangible embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium).

 

Intellectual Property Licenses ” means any Contract pursuant to which a Company Party use Intellectual Property which is not owned by them or pursuant to which a Company Party grants any other Person the right to use any Intellectual Property owned by them.

 

Interim Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎2.6(a) .

 

IRS ” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

 

IT Assets ” means Software, systems, servers, computers, hardware, firmware, middleware, networks, data communications lines, routers, hubs, switches and all other information technology equipment, and all associated documentation, in each case, used or held for use in the operation of the Business.

 

Key Customers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.20(a) .

 

Key Suppliers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.21(a) .

 

Knowledge ” means (a) in the case of the Company, the knowledge of James Ha and Justin Kerr, after due inquiry; and (b) in the case of GTY or Merger Sub, the knowledge of Harry You and Carter Glatt, after due inquiry.

 

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Law ” means any foreign or domestic federal, state or local law, statute, code, ordinance, regulation, rule, consent agreement, constitution, treaty or requirement enacted, adopted, promulgated, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Body, including common law.

 

Leased Real Property ” means all leasehold or sub-leasehold estates and other material rights to use or occupy any land, Improvements or other interest in real property held or granted by the Company Parties.

 

Leases ” means all Contracts pursuant to which any Company Party holds or grants a leasehold or sub-leasehold estate, license or other rights to use or occupy any Leased Real Property, including all amendments, extensions, renewals, guaranties, and other agreements with respect thereto.

 

Lien ” means any lien, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, charge, security interest, adverse claim, transfer restriction (other than restrictions under the Securities Act and state securities Laws), right of first refusal, easement, right of way or zoning restriction, other than any license of Intellectual Property.

 

Losses ” means all Adverse Consequences directly relating to an Indemnifiable Matter.

 

Made Available ” shall mean that the information referred to (a) has been actually delivered (whether by email transmission or hand delivery) to GTY or to its outside legal counsel or (b) has been posted in a “data room” (virtual or otherwise) established by the Company and to which GTY has access, in each case, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the execution of this Agreement.

 

Material Adverse Effect ” means any event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to a Party that, individually or in the aggregate, has had or could reasonably result in a material and adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of such Party; provided , that, to the extent any such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect having the results described in the foregoing results from any of the following, it shall not constitute or be taken into account in determining whether there has been a Material Adverse Effect: (a) changes after the date hereof generally affecting the economy, capital, financial, credit or securities markets, including changes in interest and exchange rates; (b) changes after the date hereof in general legal, tax, regulatory, political or business conditions in countries in which the Party does business, (c) any failure of such Party to meet any internal or published projections, forecasts, estimates or predictions in respect of revenues, earnings or other financial or operating metrics for any period; provided , however , that the facts and circumstances underlying any such failure may, except as may otherwise be limited by this definition, be considered in determining whether a Material Adverse Effect has occurred; (d) any outbreak or escalation of war, armed hostilities, sabotage, or any act of terrorism or any escalation or worsening of any such acts of war, armed hostilities, sabotage or act of terrorism underway as of the date hereof; (e) general conditions (including market or economic conditions) in the industries in which such Party operates (except to the extent the party suffering such event is affected in a materially disproportionate manner relative to other companies in the industries in which such Party conducts business); (f) a change after the date hereof in GAAP or the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, as in effect from time to time, of a Party, as applicable, or interpretations thereof; or (g) earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters; provided further , in each of clauses (a), (b), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of this definition, so long as such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect referenced do not have a disproportionate effect on such Party (as compared to other participants in the industry in which such Party operates).

 

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Material Contracts ” means, collectively, the Contracts required to be listed in Section ‎2.12(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

Merger ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements.

 

Merger Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a) .

 

Merger Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a)(ii).

 

Merger Sub ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

Most Recent Fiscal Year End ” means the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Necessary Cash Amount ” means $325,000,000.

 

Option ” means an option to acquire shares of common stock of the Company that is outstanding immediately prior to the Closing.

 

Optionholder ” means any Person that holds one or more outstanding Options as of immediately prior to the Closing.

 

Order ” means any order, award, decision, injunction, judgment, ruling, decree, charge, writ, subpoena or verdict entered, issued, made or rendered by any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Ordinary Course of Business ” means the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, including with respect to frequency and amount, and with a view towards operating and maintaining the business rather than a view towards the sale of the business to an unaffiliated third party.

 

Organizational Documents ”) means with respect to any entity, the articles of incorporation, memorandum of association and articles of association, deed of incorporation, certificate of formation or other applicable organizational, constitutional or charter documents relating to the creation, organization or incorporation of such entity, and the bylaws, operating agreement, memorandum of association and articles of association, partnership agreement or other applicable document relating to the operation, governance or management of such entity.

 

Other Indemnitor ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎5.2(c) .

 

Owned Intellectual Property ” means all Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned by any of the Company Parties.

 

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Owned Real Property ” means all land, together with all Improvements located thereon, including all electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other building systems, fire protection, utility installations, water distribution systems, and landscaping, together with all easements and other rights and interests appurtenant thereto (including air, oil, gas, mineral, and water rights), owned by the Company Parties.

 

Party ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

PCAOB ” means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

 

PCAOB Financial Statements ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.14 .

 

Permit ” means any license, import license, export license, franchise, authorization, permit, certificate, certificate of occupancy issued by any Person.

 

Permitted Liens ” means, collectively, (a) statutory Liens for current Taxes not yet due or payable, (b) Liens of a landlords, carriers, warehousemen, workmen, repairmen, mechanics, materialmen and similar liens arising in the Ordinary Course of Business and not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money, (c) title of a lessor under a capital or operating lease, (d) Lien created by or through GTY, (e) Liens created by or arising under this Agreement, (f) zoning ordinances, restrictions, prohibitions and other requirements imposed by any Governmental Body or other third party, all of which do not materially interfere with the conduct of the business of the Company Parties, (g) pledges or deposits to secure the obligations under workers’ compensation Laws or similar legislation or to secure public or statutory obligations to the extent reflected on the Latest Balance Sheet, (h) imperfections of title or encumbrances that, individually or in the aggregate, do not impair materially, and would not reasonably be expected to impair materially, the continued use and operation of the assets to which they relate, and (i) Liens that will be released at Closing as a consequence of the consummation of the Transaction.

 

Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, Governmental Body, other entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act).

 

Personal Information ” means information that, alone or in combination with other information, allows the identification of an individual or can be used to contact an individual, including without limitation, name; address' retina or iris scan, fingerprint, voiceprint, scan of hand or face geometry and all other biometric data; geolocation information, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or any other personally identifiable information.

 

Pre-Closing Income Tax Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5(g)(i) .

 

Post-Closing Tax Period ” means any taxable period that begins on or after the day immediately following the Closing Date.

 

Pre-Closing Tax Period ” means any taxable period that ends on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

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Pre-Closing Tax Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5(a)(i).

 

Privacy and Security Requirements ” means (a) all Privacy Laws; (b) all applicable Privacy Contracts, and (c) all applicable Privacy Policies.

 

Privacy Contracts ” means all Contracts between the Company Parties and any Person that are applicable to the Processing of Personal Information or Data.

 

Privacy Laws ” means any Laws or Orders applicable to the processing of Personal Information, including, without limitation, any Laws or Orders applicable to wiretapping, eavesdropping or the like; any Laws or Orders applicable to the Processing of biometric data, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and all Laws related to breach notification.

 

Privacy Policies ” means all written policies applicable to the Company Parties relating to the Processing of Personal Information, including without limitation all website and mobile application privacy policies.

 

Process ” or “ Processing ” means the creation, collection, use (including, without limitation, for the purposes of sending telephone calls, text messages and emails), storage, maintenance, processing, recording, distribution, transfer, transmission, receipt, import, export, protection (including safeguarding, security measures and notification in the event of a breach of security), access, disposal or disclosure or other activity regarding data (whether electronically or in any other form or medium).

 

Pro Rata Portion ” means the percentage obtained by dividing (a) the number of eCivis Shares owned by an eCivis Holder as of the Closing Date (including any eCivis Shares issued or issuable upon the exercise of Options), by (b) the total number of eCivis Shares issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Closing (including any eCivis Shares issued or issuable upon the exercise of Options).

 

Proceeding ” means any claim, demand, action, audit, inquiry, examination, lawsuit, litigation, investigation or arbitration (in each case, whether public or private, or civil, criminal or administrative) pending by or before any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Proxy Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(b) .

 

Publicly Available Software ” means (i) any Software that contains, or is derived in any manner (in whole or in part) from, any Software that is distributed as free software or open source software (for example, Software distributed under the GNU General Public License, the GNU Lesser General Public License, the Affero General Public License, or the Apache Software License), or pursuant to open source, copyleft or similar licensing and distribution models and (ii) any Software that requires as a condition of use, modification and/or distribution of such software that such Software or other Software incorporated into, derived from or distributed with such Software (A) be disclosed or distributed in source code form, (B) be licensed for the purpose of making derivative works or (C) be redistributable at no or minimal charge.

 

Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(a) .

 

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Purchase Price Dispute Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(c) .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.7 .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.7 .

 

Real Property ” means the Leased Real Property and the Owned Real Property.

 

Registration Statement ” means the Registration Statement on Form S-4, or other appropriate form, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, to be filed with the SEC under the Securities Act with respect to shares of GTY Common Stock to be issued in connection with the Transaction.

 

Remaining Stockholder ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.12 .

 

Required Vote ” means the vote of such GTY Shareholders as set forth in the Proxy Statement required to approve the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

Reviewed Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎2.6(a) .

 

Roll-Up Transactions ” means the transactions contemplated by that certain (i) Unit Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Sherpa Government Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (ii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Open Counter Enterprises Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among CityBase, Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iv) Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Questica Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, GTY, and the other parties listed therein and (v) Arrangement Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Bonfire Interactive Ltd., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, GTY, and the other parties listed therein.

 

S Corporation Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5(a)(i).

 

SEC ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

Securities Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.         

 

Security Breach ” means breach, security breach, or breach of Personal Information or Data under applicable Laws.

 

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Security Incident ” means any attempted or successful unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of information or interference with system operations of IT Assets.

 

“Self-Help Code ” means any back door, time bomb, drop dead device, or other Software routine designed to disable a computer program automatically with the passage of time or under the positive control of a Person other than the user of the program.

 

Signing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(a) .

 

Signing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(a) .

 

Software ” means all computer software programs and databases (and all derivative works, foreign language versions, enhancements, versions, releases, fixes, upgrades, and updates thereto), including software compilations, development tools, compilers, comments, user interfaces, menus, buttons and icons, application programming interfaces, files, data scripts, architecture, algorithms, higher level or “proprietary” languages and all related programming and user documentation, whether in source code, object code or human readable form, and manuals, design notes, programmers’ notes and other items and documentation related to or associated with any of the foregoing and all media and other tangible property necessary for the delivery or transfer thereof.

 

Stock Incentive Plans ” mean the 2017 Equity Incentive Plan of the Company and the eCivis 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.

 

Straddle Period ” means a taxable period that begins on or before the Closing Date and ends after the Closing Date.

 

Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, means an Affiliate controlled by such Person, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries.

 

Tax ” (and with the correlative meanings, “ Taxes ”, “ Taxable ,” and “ Taxing ”) means any U.S. federal, state, local and foreign net or gross income, capital gains, capital stock, alternative or add-on minimum, estimated, net or gross proceeds, net or gross receipts, sales, use, user, ad valorem, value added, transfer, franchise, profits, gaming, capital profits, lease, leasing, natural resources, service, license, capital, withholding, payroll, employment, goods and services, excise, severance, stamp, fuel, interest capitalization, registration, recording, occupation, premium, turnover, personal property (tangible or intangible), real property, unclaimed or abandoned property or escheat, environmental or windfall or excess profits tax, social security, disability, unemployment, customs duty or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge in the nature of a tax imposed by a Governmental Body, together with all interest, penalties, additions to tax and additional amounts imposed by a Governmental Body with respect thereto.

 

Tax Contest ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5(g)(i) .

 

Tax Refund ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5(f)(i) .

 

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Tax Return ” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof, submitted to (or required under applicable Laws to be submitted to) a Governmental Body.

 

Tax Sharing Agreement ” means any written agreement, the principal purpose of which is to obligate any Company Party to indemnify any Person for, or otherwise pay, any Tax of another Person, or share any Tax benefit with another Person.

 

Tax Treatment ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5(i) .

 

Termination Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) .

 

Third Party Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎7.3(b) .

 

Threshold ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(b) .

 

Tracking Applications ” means any software disseminated by any entity on behalf of any of the Company Parties that is installed on consumers’ computers and used by any entity on behalf of any of the Company Parties to monitor, record or transmit information about activities occurring on the computers on which it is installed, or about information that is stored or created on, transmitted from or transmitted to the computers on which it is installed.

 

Trademarks ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Intellectual Property.

 

Transaction ” means, collectively, the transactions contemplated and to be effected by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

 

Transaction Expenses ” means any and all reasonable, documented, out-of-pocket legal, accounting, financial advisory, environmental consultants and other professional or transaction related costs, fees and expenses incurred by eCivis Holders, any Company Party or GTY Party in connection with this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or in investigating, pursuing or completing the Transaction (including any amounts owed to any consultants, auditors, accountants, attorneys, brokers or investment bankers). Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Transaction Expenses shall exclude all Taxes.

 

Transfer Taxes ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5(e) .

 

Trust Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.8 .

 

“Unauthorized Code ” means any virus, Trojan horse, worm, or other software routines or hardware components designed to permit unauthorized access, to disable, erase, or otherwise harm Software, hardware or data.

 

“WARN Act ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.15(d).

 

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ARTICLE 10

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

10.1          Fees and Expenses . Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the Transactions shall be paid by the Party incurring such expenses; provided , that upon and subject to the occurrence of the Closing, the Transaction expenses of each Party (including reasonable Transaction Expenses) shall be paid or reimbursed from the working capital of GTY.

 

10.2          Press Releases and Public Announcements . Except as may be required by applicable Law or provided herein (including under Section4.7 ), no Party shall issue, or permit its Affiliates to issue, any press release or make any public announcement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement or the Transaction without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

10.3          Entire Agreement . This Agreement (including the documents referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement among the Parties and supersedes, except as set forth in Section 4.4(b) , all prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or among the Parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof.

 

10.4          Successors; Assignment; No Third-Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties named herein and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No Party may assign (whether pursuant to a merger, by operation of law or otherwise) either this Agreement or any of its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder without the prior written approval of the other Parties; provided , however , GTY may, without prior written approval of any other Party, assign its rights, interests and obligations hereunder to an Affiliate as further described in the Recitals of this Agreement. Except the indemnified parties with respect to Section 5.2 and the eCivis Holder Indemnitees and the GTY Indemnitees as provided in Article 7 , nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person any right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement

 

10.5          Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by means of facsimile), each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each Party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by the other Parties hereto. The Parties agree that the delivery of this Agreement, and the delivery of the Ancillary Agreements and any other agreements and documents at the Closing, may be effected by means of an exchange of facsimile signatures or other electronic delivery.

 

10.6          Headings . The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

10.7          Notices . All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed duly given (a) when delivered personally to the recipient, (b) when sent by electronic mail or facsimile, on the date of transmission to such recipient, (c) one Business Day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid), or (d) four (4) Business Days after being mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, and addressed to the intended recipient as set forth below:

 

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If to eCivis Holders or the Kirk Fernandez
Company Parties, then to eCivis 901 Bringham Ave.
Holders’ Representative: Los Angeles, CA 90049
  Facsimile: (310) 694-9806
  Email: kirk@fernandezholdings.com
   
with a copy to: LKP Global Law, LLP
  1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 480
  Los Angeles, CA 90067
 

Attention: Young Jun Kim, Esq.

  Email: ykim@lkpgl.com
  Facsimile No. :(424) 239-1882
   
If to GTY, Merger Sub or the Harry You
Surviving Company: 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100
  Las Vegas, Nevada 89144
 

Email: Harry@gtytechnology

   
Copy to: Winston & Strawn LLP
  200 Park Avenue
  New York, NY 10166-4193
  Attention: Joel L. Rubinstein, Esq.
 

   Jason D. Osborn, Esq.

  Facsimile: (212) 294-5336
  Email: JRubinstein@winston.com
 

   JOsborn@winston.com 

 

Any Party may change the address to which notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder are to be delivered by giving the other Parties notice in the manner herein set forth.

 

10.8          Governing Law . This Agreement and any claim, controversy or dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement or the interpretation and enforcement of the rights and duties of the Parties, whether arising at law or in equity, whether in contract, tort, under statute or otherwise, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic Laws of the State of New York (including in respect of the statute of limitations or other limitations period applicable to any such claim, controversy or dispute, but without regard to any borrowing statute that would result in the application of the statute of limitations of any other jurisdiction), without giving effect to any law, provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York.

 

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10.9          Amendments and Waivers . No amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Parties. No waiver by any Party of any provision of this Agreement or any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Party making such waiver nor shall such waiver be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent such occurrence.

 

10.10          Specific Performance . Each of the Parties hereby acknowledges and agrees that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are unique and irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and in the event of breach of this Agreement by a Party, the non-breaching Party would not be adequately compensated in all cases by monetary damages alone. Accordingly, in addition to any other right or remedy to which the non-breaching Party may be entitled, it shall be entitled to enforce any provision of this Agreement by a decree of specific performance and to temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to prevent breaches or threatened breaches of any of the provisions of this Agreement, without posting any bond or other undertaking.

 

10.11          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 Transaction is not affected in any manner materially 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 a mutually acceptable manner in order that the Transaction be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

10.12          Construction . The Disclosure Schedules, Exhibits and other attachments to this Agreement shall be construed with and as an integral part of this Agreement to the same extent as if the same had been set forth verbatim herein. Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, (a) references to the plural include the singular, the singular the plural, the part the whole, (b) references to any gender include all genders, (c) “including” has the inclusive meaning frequently identified with the phrase “but not limited to” and “without limitation”, (d) references to “hereunder” or “herein” relate to this Agreement as a whole, (e) the non-capitalized word “day” means calendar day, (f) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”, (g) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any statute include the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, in each case as amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced from time to time and in the case of any such amendment, re-enactment, consolidation or replacement, reference herein to a particular provision shall be read as referring to such amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced provision and also include, unless the context otherwise requires, all applicable guidelines, bulletins or policies made in connection therewith, (h) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any agreement (including this Agreement), document or instrument mean such agreement, document or instrument as amended, supplemented, qualified, modified, varied, restated or replaced from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and, unless otherwise specified therein, includes all schedules, annexes and exhibits attached thereto, (i) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to the Company shall be deemed to include the Company and its Subsidiaries and (j) the Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement, and in the event that an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement. Section, subsection, Schedule and Exhibit references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Capitalized terms set forth in the Exhibits and Disclosure Schedules attached hereto shall have the same meanings as set forth in this Agreement, unless defined otherwise in such Exhibit or Disclosure Schedule. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law. No summary of this Agreement prepared by any party shall affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

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10.13          Currency . All monetary amounts in this Agreement, unless otherwise expressly set forth herein, are expressed in U.S. Dollars.

 

10.14          Waiver of Jury Trial . Each Party hereby waives their respective rights to a trial by jury of any claim or cause of action based upon or arising out or related to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction in any action, Proceeding or other litigation of any type brought by any Party against any other Party or any Affiliate of any other such Party, whether with respect to contract claims, tort claims or otherwise. The Parties agree that any such claim or cause of action shall be tried by a court trial without a jury. Without limiting the foregoing, the Parties further agree that their respective right to a trial by jury is waived by operation of this section as to any action, counterclaim or other Proceeding which seeks, in whole or in part, to challenge the validity or enforceability of this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any provision hereof or thereof. This waiver shall apply to any subsequent amendments, renewals, supplements or modifications to this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement.

 

10.15          Exclusive Venue . The Parties agree that all disputes, legal actions, suits and Proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction must be brought exclusively in any New York state or federal court located in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City or in any state or federal appellate court therein (collectively the “ Designated Courts ”). Each Party hereby consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Courts. No legal action, suit or Proceeding with respect to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction may be brought in any other forum. Each Party hereby irrevocably waives all claims of immunity from jurisdiction and any objection which such Party may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or Proceeding in any designated court, including any right to object on the basis that any dispute, action, suit or Proceeding brought in the Designated Courts has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum or venue. Each of the Parties also agrees that delivery of any process, summons, notice or document to a Party hereof in compliance with Section 10.7 of this Agreement shall be effective service of process for any action, suit or Proceeding in a designated court with respect to any matters to which the Parties have submitted to jurisdiction as set forth above.

 

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10.16          Trust Account Waiver . Each of the Company and the eCivis Holders’ Representative acknowledges that GTY has established the Trust Account for the benefit of its public shareholders, which holds proceeds of its initial public offering. For and in consideration of GTY entering into this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, each of the Company and the eCivis Holders’ Representative, for itself and the affiliates it has the authority to bind, hereby agrees it does not now and shall not at any time hereafter have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any assets in the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders), and hereby waives any claims it has or may have at any time against or with respect to the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) as a result of, or arising out of, any discussions, contracts or agreements (including this Agreement) among GTY and the Company or the Company’s shareholders and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) for any reason whatsoever.

 

10.17         Non-Recourse . This Agreement may only be enforced against, and any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement may only be brought against, the Persons that are expressly named as parties to this Agreement (and the eCivis Holders) and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein. Except to the extent named as a party to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein, and then only to the extent of the specific obligations of such parties set forth in this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein, no past, present or future shareholder, member, partner, manager, director, officer, employee, Affiliate, agent or advisor of any party to this Agreement or any Subsidiary of GTY will have any liability (whether in contract, tort, equity or otherwise) for any of the representations, warranties, covenants, agreements or other obligations or liabilities of any of the parties to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein or for any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein.

 

10.18          eCivis Holders’ Representative .

 

(a)          Each eCivis Holder shall be deemed to have appointed Kirk Fernandez (“ eCivis Holders’ Representative ”) to serve as eCivis Holders’ Representative for and on behalf of eCivis Holders, to give and receive notices and communications in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction, to take all actions on behalf of the eCivis Holders pursuant to this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement, and to take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of eCivis Holders’ Representative for the accomplishment of the foregoing. More specifically, eCivis Holders’ Representative shall have the authority to make all decisions and determinations and to take all actions (including giving Consents or agreeing to any amendments to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to the termination hereof or thereof) required or permitted hereunder on behalf of each eCivis Holder, and any such action, decision or determination so made or taken shall be deemed the action, decision or determination of each eCivis Holder, and any notice, communication, document, certificate or information required (other than any notice required by Law) to be given to any such eCivis Holder hereunder or pursuant to any Ancillary Agreement shall be deemed so given if given to eCivis Holders’ Representative. eCivis Holders’ Representative shall be authorized to take all actions on behalf of eCivis Holders in connection with any claims made under Article 7 of this Agreement, to defend or settle such claims, and to make payments in respect of such claims on behalf of the eCivis Holders. No bond shall be required of eCivis Holders’ Representative, and eCivis Holders’ Representative shall receive no compensation for its services. Notices or communications to or from eCivis Holders’ Representative shall constitute notice to or from each eCivis Holder.

 

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(b)          eCivis Holders’ Representative shall not be liable for any act done or omitted hereunder as eCivis Holders’ Representative while acting in good faith and not in a manner constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct, and any act done or omitted pursuant to the advice of counsel shall be conclusive evidence of such good faith. The eCivis Holders shall severally indemnify eCivis Holders’ Representative and hold eCivis Holders’ Representative harmless against any Adverse Consequences incurred without gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of eCivis Holders’ Representative and arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of eCivis Holders’ Representative’s duties hereunder.

 

(c)          A decision, act, consent or instruction of eCivis Holders’ Representative shall constitute a decision of all eCivis Holders and shall be final, binding and conclusive upon all eCivis Holders. GTY is hereby entitled to rely on all statements, representations and decisions of eCivis Holders’ Representative and shall have no liability to the Company Parties, eCivis Holders and eCivis Holders’ Representative in connection with any actions taken or not taken in reliance on such statements, representations and decisions of eCivis Holders’ Representative.

 

(d)          eCivis Holders’ Representative, for himself only, represents and warrants that eCivis Holders’ Representative has the legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform his respective obligations hereunder, and this Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by eCivis Holders’ Representative and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery thereof by the other Parties, constitutes the legal and binding obligations of eCivis Holders’ Representative, enforceable against eCivis Holders’ Representative in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

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10.19          Waiver of Conflicts . Recognizing that LKP Global Law, LLP (“ LKP ”) has acted as legal counsel to the Company Parties, certain of the direct and indirect holders of shares of Capital Stock of the Company and certain of their respective Affiliates prior to date hereof, and that LKP intends to act as legal counsel to certain of the direct and indirect holders of shares of Common Stock and their respective Affiliates (which will no longer include the Company Parties) after the Closing, each of GTY, Merger Sub and the Company hereby waive, on its own behalf and agrees to cause its Affiliates, Holdings, the Surviving Corporation and their Subsidiaries to waive, any conflicts that may arise in connection with LKP representing any direct or indirect holders of the shares of Capital Stock of the Company or their Affiliates after the Closing as such representation may relate to GTY, Merger Sub, Holdings, the Company, the Surviving Corporation and their Subsidiaries or the Transaction. In addition, all communications involving attorney-client confidences between direct and indirect holders of shares of Capital Stock of the Company, the Company Parties and their respective Affiliates, on the one hand, and LKP, on the other hand, relating to the negotiation, documentation and consummation of the Transaction shall be deemed to be attorney-client confidences that belong solely to the direct and indirect holders of shares of Capital Stock of the Company and their respective Affiliates (and not the Company, GTY, Holdings, the Surviving Corporation or their respective Subsidiaries). Accordingly, GTY, Holdings, the Surviving Corporation and their Subsidiaries shall not have access to any such communications or to the files of LKP relating to such engagement from and after the Effective Time. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, from and after the Effective Time, (a) the direct and indirect holders of shares of Capital Stock of the Company and their respective Affiliates (and not the Surviving Corporation and its Subsidiaries) shall be the sole holders of the attorney-client privilege with respect to such engagement, and none of the Surviving Corporation or its Subsidiaries shall be a holder thereof, (b) to the extent that files of LKP in respect of such engagement constitute property of the client, only the direct and indirect holders of shares of Capital Stock of the Company and their respective Affiliates (and not the Surviving Corporation and its Subsidiaries) shall hold such property rights and (c) LKP shall have no duty whatsoever to reveal or disclose any such attorney-client communications or files to the Surviving Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries by reason of any attorney-client relationship between LKP and the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that a dispute arises between the GTY, the Surviving Company and the Company and their respective Affiliates, on the one hand, and a third party other than the eCivis Holders (solely in their capacity as equityholders of the Company), on the other hand, GTY, the Surviving Company and the Company and their respective Affiliates may assert the attorney-client privilege with respect to such information, files and communications to prevent disclosure of confidential communications to such third party.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

 

ECIVIS INC.

     
  By:         /s/ James Ha
    Name: James Ha
    Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
 

GTY TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS INC.  

     
  By:         /s/ Harry L. You
    Name: Harry L. You
    Title: President and Chief Financial Officer
     
  GTY EC MERGER SUB, INC.
     
  By:         /s/ Harry L. You
    Name: Harry L. You
    Title: President and Chief Financial Officer
     
  KIRK FERNANDEZ , as eCivis Holders’ Representative
     
  By:         /s/ Kirk Fernandez
    Name: Kirk Fernandez

 

[Signature Page to Agreement and Plan of Merger]

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 2.5

 

Execution Version

 

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

 

by and among

 

Open Counter Enterprises Inc.,

 

GTY Technology Holdings Inc .,

 

GTY OC Merger Sub, Inc.

 

and

 

Shareholder Representative Services LLC

 

dated September 12, 2018

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

    Page
     
ARTICLE 1 Transactions 2
     
1.1 Merger 2
1.2 Effect of Merger on Capital Stock 3
1.3 Payment and Delivery of Merger Consideration. 5
1.4 Closing Date Statement 8
1.5 Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination 8
1.6 Post-Closing Adjustment Amount 10
1.7 Escrowed Portion of the Purchase Price 11
1.8 Withholding 11
1.9 Closing 11
     
ARTICLE 2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the Company 11
     
2.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 11
2.2 Authorization of Transaction 12
2.3 Capitalization and Subsidiaries; Title to OC Shares 12
2.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 14
2.5 Brokers’ Fees 14
2.6 Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 14
2.7 Undisclosed Liabilities 17
2.8 Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits 17
2.9 Tax Matters 18
2.10 Real Property; Personal Property 20
2.11 Intellectual Property 22
2.12 Material Contracts 25
2.13 Government Contracts and Bids 27
2.14 Insurance 29
2.15 Employees 29
2.16 Employee Benefits 30
2.17 Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters 33
2.18 Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships 34
2.19 Anti-Corruption Laws 34
2.20 Customers 34
2.21 Suppliers 35
2.22 Accounts Receivable; Notes Receivable; Accounts 35
2.23 Books and Records 36
     
ARTICLE 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING GTY 36
     
3.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 37
3.2 Authorization of Transaction 37
3.3 Capitalization. 37
3.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 38

 

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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
3.5 Brokers’ Fees 39
3.6 SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 39
3.7 Litigation; Legal Compliance 39
3.8 Trust Account 40
     
ARTICLE 4 PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS 40
     
4.1 General 40
4.2 Notices and Consents 40
4.3 Operation of Business 40
4.4 Access and Cooperation 42
4.5 Notice of Developments 43
4.6 No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading 43
4.7 SEC Filings 44
4.8 Registration Rights 46
4.9 Investor Presentations 46
4.10 Certain Business Relationships 46
4.11 Remaining Stockholder Notices 47
4.12 Exercise of Company Rights 47
4.13 Financial Statements and Related Information 47
4.14 GTY Merger 48
4.15 Holdings Assignment 48
4.16 Bridge Loan 48
     
ARTICLE 5 POST-CLOSING COVENANTS 48
     
5.1 General 48
5.2 D&O Indemnification 48
5.4 Tax Matters 49
     
ARTICLE 6 CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE 53
     
6.1 Conditions to Obligations of OC Holders and GTY Parties 53
6.2 Conditions to Obligations of GTY and Merger Sub 53
6.3 Conditions to Obligations of the Company 55
     
ARTICLE 7 REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT 56
     
7.1 Indemnification 56
7.2 Limitations on Indemnification 57
7.3 Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims 58
7.4 Other Indemnification Matters 60
7.5 Release of Escrow Amount from Escrow 61
7.6 Exclusive Remedy 62
7.7 Roll-Up Transactions 62

 

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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
ARTICLE 8 TERMINATION 62
     
8.1 Termination of Agreement 62
8.2 Effect of Termination 63
     
ARTICLE 9 DEFINITIONS 63
     
ARTICLE 10 MISCELLANEOUS 80
     
10.1 Fees and Expenses 80
10.2 Press Releases and Public Announcements 80
10.3 Entire Agreement 80
10.4 Successors; Assignment;  No Third-Party Beneficiaries 80
10.5 Counterparts 80
10.6 Headings 81
10.7 Notices 81
10.8 Governing Law 82
10.9 Amendments and Waivers 82
10.10 Specific Performance 82
10.11 Severability 83
10.12 Construction 83
10.13 Currency 83
10.14 Waiver of Jury Trial 84
10.15 Exclusive Venue 84
10.16 Trust Account Waiver 84
10.18 Releases 85
10.19 Non-Recourse 86
10.20 OC Holders’ Representative 86

 

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Exhibits and Schedules

 

Exhibit A   Form of Letter of Transmittal
     
Exhibit B   Registration Rights
     
Exhibit C   Form of OC Holder Consent
     
Exhibit D   Form of Escrow Agreement
     
Exhibit E   GTY Equity Incentive Plan
     
Exhibit F   Form of Founder Lock-Up Agreement
     
Exhibits G   Employment Agreements of the Founders
     
Exhibits H   Restrictive Covenant Agreements of the Founders

 

Company’s Disclosure Schedule
 
GTY’s Disclosure Schedule

 

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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

 

This Agreement and Plan of Merger (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into on September 12, 2018 by and among Open Counter Enterprises Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), GTY Technology Holdings Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“ GTY ”), GTY OC Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Merger Sub ”), and Shareholder Representative Services LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, solely in its capacity as the OC Holders’ Representative pursuant to the designation in Section 10.20 . All capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in Article 9 or as otherwise defined elsewhere in this Agreement unless the context clearly provides otherwise. Each of the Company, GTY and Merger Sub may also be referred to individually herein as a “ Party ”, and collectively as the “ Parties ”.

 

PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS

 

A.           GTY is a blank check company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

 

B.           Prior to the Effective Time, GTY will incorporate in the State of Massachusetts a wholly-owned, direct subsidiary of GTY (“ Holdings ”), for the purpose of consummating the Transaction and the Roll-Up Transactions, and the parties hereto have agreed that it is desirable to utilize Holdings to effectuate the Transaction and for Holdings to file the Registration Statement (as defined herein).

 

C.            Prior to the Effective Time, a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings (“ GTY Merger Sub ”) will merge with and into GTY with GTY continuing as the surviving entity upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an agreement and plan of merger by and among Holdings, GTY and GTY Merger Sub (the “ GTY Merger ”).

 

D.           After the GTY Merger and prior to the Effective Time, GTY will assign to Holdings all of GTY’s rights, interests and obligations under this Agreement and all agreements in connection with the Roll-Up Transactions.

 

E.           Merger Sub is a newly formed, wholly-owned Subsidiary of GTY, and was formed for the sole purpose of the Transaction.

 

F.           The Company and its Subsidiaries are engaged in the business of developing and licensing software to streamline government permitting and licensing, which software allows applicants to scope their projects and submit their permit and license applications online, and allows staff to review and process incoming applications and inquiries (the “ Business ”).

 

 

 

 

G.           Immediately prior to the Effective Time, Joel Y. Mahoney, Peter J. Koht, Mun May Tee and Talin Salway (collectively, the “ OC Holders ”) own all of the issued and outstanding shares of Capital Stock of the Company, which consists of 65,483,089 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.0001 (collectively, the “ OC Shares ”); provided , however , that in the event a holder of an Option exercises such Option between the date hereof and the Effective Time, the Company shall provide written notice to GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative of such Option exercise, with such notice including the name of the exercising Option holder and the number of shares of Company Common Stock for which such Option was exercised, and thereby this Preliminary Statement G. and the definition of OC Shares shall be deemed automatically updated accordingly with no further action by any Party.

 

H.           The Parties desire that, at the Effective Time, the Merger Sub merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving entity upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement (the “ Merger ”).

 

I.             It is intended that for U.S. federal income Tax purposes, the Merger qualify as part of a tax free Code Section 351 contribution to Holdings, that the current owners of GTY, the OC Holders and other transferors will control Holdings within the meaning of Section 368(c) of the Code immediately after the transfers to Holdings, and that the Code Section 351 contribution will not cause any Tax to be recognized by any OC Holder pursuant to Section 367 of the Code.

 

Now, therefore , in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises herein made, and in consideration of the representations, warranties, covenants and other valuable consideration herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE 1
Transactions

 

1.1          Merger .

 

(a)           Merger . On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law, Merger Sub shall be merged with and into the Company. Following the Merger, the separate existence of Merger Sub shall cease, and the Company shall continue as the surviving company (the “ Surviving Company ”), and shall continue to be governed by the applicable Laws of the State of Delaware.

 

(b)           Effective Time. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, prior to the Closing, the Parties shall duly prepare, and at the Closing, execute and file a certificate of merger for the Merger (the “ Certificate of Merger ”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware with respect to the Merger and make all other filings or recordings as may be required by the Delaware General Corporation Law to make the Merger effective. The Merger shall become effective at such time as the Certificate of Merger is duly filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, or at such later time as the Parties shall agree and as shall be set forth in the Certificate of Merger (the “ Effective Time ”).

 

(c)           Effect of Merger . The Merger shall have the effects set forth herein and in the applicable provisions of Delaware General Corporation Law. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, from and after the Effective Time, all property, rights, privileges, immunities, powers, franchises, licenses and authority of the Company and Merger Sub shall vest in the Surviving Company, and all debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions and duties of the Company and Merger Sub shall become the debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions and duties of the Surviving Company.

 

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(d)           Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Company . At the Effective Time, the certificate of incorporation of the Surviving Company shall be amended and restated in its entirety to contain the provisions set forth in the certificate of incorporation of Merger Sub.

 

(e)           Bylaws of the Surviving Company. At the Effective Time, Holdings shall cause the bylaws of the Surviving Company to be amended and restated in their entirety to contain the provisions as set forth substantially in the bylaws of Merger Sub.

 

(f)            Directors of the Surviving Company . The directors of Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the directors of the Surviving Company immediately after the Effective Time, each to hold office in accordance with the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of the Surviving Company until their respective successors are duly elected or appointed and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal in accordance with the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of the Surviving Company.

 

(g)           Officers of the Surviving Company . The officers of Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time shall, from and after the Effective Time, be the officers of the Surviving Company, until their successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal in accordance with the Organizational Documents of the Surviving Company, and Holdings shall be the sole stockholder of the Surviving Company, from and after the Effective Time.

 

1.2          Effect of Merger on Capital Stock . At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger, and without any action on the part of the Company, Merger Sub, GTY, any OC Holder or any Cash-Out Option Holder:

 

(a)           Merger Sub Capital Stock . Each share of Capital Stock of Merger Sub issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be automatically converted into and become one (1) fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock of the Surviving Company.

 

(b)           OC Shares . Each OC Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be automatically converted into the right to receive (i) the Pro Rata Portion of the Merger Shares, less the Escrow Shares, payable to the holder thereof in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 1.3 , (ii) the Pro Rata Portion of the OC Holder Cash Consideration payable to the holder thereof in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 1.3 and (iii) the Pro Rata Portion of the Escrow Shares, if any, that are distributed to the holder thereof pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement or otherwise, as and when such distributions are required to be made, and the holders thereof shall cease to have any further rights as holders of OC Shares.

 

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(c)           Company Options .

 

(i)          Subject to the execution and delivery of a customary option cancellation agreement to the Company on terms and conditions reasonably acceptable to GTY (each, an “ Option Cancellation Agreement ”), at the Closing, each Cash-Out Option shall, by virtue of the Merger and without the need for any further action on the part of the applicable Cash-Out Option Holder, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, be cancelled and terminated in exchange for the right to receive the Cash-Out Option Amount for each Cash-Out Option, subject to Section 1.8 . The Cash-Out Option Amount each Cash-Out Option Holder is entitled to receive shall be rounded to the nearest cent and computed after aggregating cash amounts for all shares subject to Cash-Out Options held by such Cash-Out Option Holder, and paid to the applicable Persons promptly after the Effective Time. At the Effective Time, each portion of an Option that is unvested, unexpired, unexercised and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time or is otherwise not a Cash-Out Option shall, by virtue of the Merger and without the need for any further action on the part of the holder thereof, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, be cancelled terminated without the payment of consideration therefor. If requested by GTY, the Company shall deliver duly executed Option Cancellation Agreements from each holder of such Options. Neither the Surviving Company nor GTY will assume any Option that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, whether or not then vested or exercisable. For the avoidance of doubt, no Cash-Out Option Holder shall be entitled to any consideration with the transactions contemplated hereby other than his, her or its applicable Cash-Out Option Amount.

 

(ii)         The payment of the Cash-Out Option Amount for each Cash-Out Option to each Cash-Out Option Holder shall be to the Surviving Company for further payment, as soon as practicable (but in no event later than the second regular payroll date after the Effective Time), to such holders of Cash-Out Options through the Surviving Company’s payroll processing system or other appropriate account net of applicable Tax withholding. Prior to the Effective Time, the Company and the board of directors of the Company shall take all actions that may be necessary (under the applicable incentive equity plan and otherwise) to (i) effectuate the provisions of this Section 1.2(c) and (ii) to ensure that, from and after the Effective Time, holders of Options have no rights with respect thereto other than those specifically provided in this Section 1.2(c) .

 

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(d)           Dissenting Shares. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article 1 any OC Shares held by Persons who object to the Merger and comply with the provisions of Section 262 of the DGCL concerning the rights of holders of OC Shares to dissent from the Merger and require appraisal of their OC Shares (“ Dissenting Shares ” and such Persons, “ Dissenting Stockholders ”) shall not be converted into a right to receive any portion of the Merger Consideration and the holders thereof shall be entitled to such rights as are granted by Section 262 of the DGCL. Each holder of Dissenting Shares who becomes entitled to payment for such shares pursuant to Section 262 of the DGCL shall receive payment therefor from the Surviving Company in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL; provided , however , that (i) if any such holder of Dissenting Shares shall have failed to establish such holder’s entitlement to appraisal rights as provided in Section 262 of the DGCL, or (ii) if any such holder of Dissenting Shares shall have effectively withdrawn such holder’s demand for appraisal of such shares or lost such holder’s right to appraisal and payment for such holder’s shares under Section 262 of the DGCL, such holder shall forfeit the right to appraisal of such shares and each such share shall not constitute a Dissenting Share and shall be treated as if it had been a OC Share immediately prior to the Effective Time and converted, as of the Effective Time, into a right to receive from the Surviving Company the portion of the Merger Consideration deliverable in respect thereof as determined in accordance with this Article 1 , without any interest thereon (and such holder shall be treated as a OC Holder). The Company shall provide GTY prompt written notice of any demands received by the Company for appraisal of OC Shares, any withdrawal of any such demand and any other demand, notice or instrument delivered to the Company prior to the Effective Time pursuant to Section 262 of the DGCL that relates to such demand, and GTY shall have the opportunity and right to direct all negotiations and proceedings with respect to such demands. Without the prior written consent of GTY, the Company shall not voluntarily make any payment with respect to, or settle or offer to settle, any such demand for payment. From and after the Effective Time, no stockholder of the Company who has properly exercised and perfected appraisal rights pursuant to Section 262 of the DGCL shall be entitled to vote his or her OC Shares for any purpose or receive payment of dividends or other distributions with respect to his or her OC Shares (except dividends and distributions payable to stockholders of record at a date which is prior to the Effective Time).

 

1.3          Payment and Delivery of Merger Consideration .

 

(a)          Immediately prior to the Effective Time, GTY shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company or such other bank or trust company that may be designated by GTY and be reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “ Exchange Agent ”), for the benefit of the Company and the OC Holders, for exchange in accordance with this Section 1.3 through the Exchange Agent, sufficient funds and shares of GTY Common Stock in an aggregate amount necessary for the payment of:

 

(i)          the Cash Consideration, which shall not include (A) any amounts otherwise payable in respect of any Dissenting Shares; provided that GTY will promptly thereafter pay to the Exchange Agent any amounts by which the Cash Consideration increases due to any Dissenting Shares becoming OC Shares in accordance with Section 1.5 and (B) the Cash-Out Option Amount for each Cash-Out Option to each Cash-Out Option Holder, which will be paid to the Surviving Company for further payment, as soon as practicable (but in no event later than the second regular payroll date after the Effective Time), to such holders of Cash-Out Options through the Surviving Company’s payroll processing system or other appropriate account net of applicable Tax withholding;

 

(ii)         a cash amount equal to the Expense Fund;

 

(iii)        a cash amount equal to the Company Indebtedness Paid at Closing; and

 

(iv)        one million four hundred fifty thousand (1,450,000) shares of GTY Common Stock, each with a deemed value of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per share (collectively, the “ Merger Shares ”), less the Escrow Shares, which Merger Shares shall be subject to the Founder Lock-Up Agreement, provided that the foregoing shall not include any Merger Shares otherwise payable in respect of any Dissenting Shares; provided that GTY will promptly thereafter deliver to the Exchange Agent any Merger Shares due to any Dissenting Shares becoming OC Shares in accordance with Section 1.5 .

 

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The Cash Consideration, the Company Indebtedness Paid at Closing, the Expense Fund and the Merger Shares, are referred to herein, collectively, as the “ Merger Consideration ”. The funds and shares provided to the Exchange Agent are referred to as the “ Exchange Fund ”. The Exchange Agent shall, pursuant to irrevocable instructions jointly provided by the Company and GTY, (i) deliver the Merger Consideration contemplated to be issued pursuant to Section 1.2(b) and Section 1.2(c) out of the Exchange Fund and (ii) deliver cash amounts equal to the Lighter Capital Indebtedness Paid at Closing and the Knight Foundation Indebtedness Paid at Closing to Lighter Capital and the Knight Foundation, respectively, pursuant to written instructions provided by the Company to the Exchange Agent prior to Closing. Except as contemplated by Section 1.3(f) hereof, the Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose.

 

(b)          At the Effective Time, GTY shall deposit the Escrow Shares and the Cash Escrow Amount into the Indemnity Escrow Account, which Escrow Shares and Cash Escrow Amount shall be released from the Indemnity Escrow Account in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement.

 

(c)          As promptly as practicable after the Effective Time, GTY shall cause the Exchange Agent to mail to each Person who was, at the Effective Time, a holder of record of OC Shares entitled to receive Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 1.2(b) or Section 1.2(c) : (i) a letter of transmittal in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (a “ Letter of Transmittal ,” which shall specify the delivery of any certificates evidencing the OC Shares (the “ Certificates ”) shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to the certificates evidencing the Merger Consideration shall pass only upon proper delivery of the Certificates to the Exchange Agent), and (ii) instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Certificates (or affidavits of loss in lieu thereof) pursuant to such Letter of Transmittal. Upon surrender to the Exchange Agent of a Certificate (or affidavits of loss in lieu thereof) for cancellation, together with such Letter of Transmittal (solely if required by the Exchange Agent), duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto, and such other documents as may be required pursuant to such instructions, the holder of such Certificate shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor the portion of the Merger Consideration which such holder has the right to receive pursuant to Section 1.2(b) (which, with respect to the Merger Shares, shall be in book-entry form unless a physical certificate is requested), and the Certificate so surrendered shall forthwith be cancelled. In the event of a transfer of ownership of OC Shares that is not registered in the transfer records of the Company, the portion of the Merger Consideration to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Section 1.2(b) may be issued to a transferee if the Certificate representing such OC Shares is presented to the Exchange Agent, accompanied by all documents required to evidence and effect such transfer and by evidence that any applicable stock transfer Taxes have been paid. Until surrendered as contemplated by this Section 1.3 , each Certificate shall be deemed at all times after the Effective Time to represent only the right to receive upon such surrender the portion of the Merger Consideration to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Section 1.2(b) .

 

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(d)          To the extent any Person holding OC Shares is unable to make the representations and warranties in the Letter of Transmittal (such OC Shares, “ Cash-Out Shares ” and such Persons, “ Cash-Out Shareholders ”), such Cash-Out Shares shall not be converted into a right to receive such Cash-Out Shareholders’ Pro Rata Portion of the Merger Shares, and instead, such Cash-Out Shareholders shall be entitled to receive cash consideration equal to the value of their Pro Rata Portion of the Merger Shares. To the extent applicable, in lieu of receiving their Pro Rata Portion of any Escrow Shares, such Cash-Out Shareholders shall receive the value of such Escrow Shares in the form of cash.

 

(e)          No dividends or other distributions declared or made after the Effective Time with respect to the Merger Shares with a record date after the Effective Time shall be paid to the holder of any unsurrendered Certificate with respect to the Merger Shares represented thereby, until the holder of such Certificate shall surrender such Certificate. Subject to the effect of escheat, tax or other applicable Laws, following surrender of any such Certificate, there shall be paid to the holder of the Merger Shares issued in exchange therefor, without interest, (i) promptly, the amount of dividends or other distributions with a record date after the Effective Time and theretofore paid with respect to such Merger Shares, and (ii) at the appropriate payment date, the amount of dividends or other distributions, with a record date after the Effective Time but prior to surrender and a payment date occurring after surrender, payable with respect to such Merger Shares.

 

(f)           All Merger Shares issued upon surrender of a Certificate in accordance with the terms of this Section 1.3 (including any cash paid pursuant to Section 1.3(c) ) shall be deemed to have been issued in full satisfaction of all rights pertaining to the OC Shares formerly represented by the applicable Certificate.

 

(g)          No certificates evidencing fractional Merger Shares shall be issued upon the surrender for exchange of Certificates, and in lieu thereof, each Person who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a Merger Share shall receive, in lieu of such fractional share, cash in an amount equal to the value of such fractional share.

 

(h)          Any portion of the Exchange Fund that remains undistributed to any holders of OC Shares for one (1) year after the Effective Time shall be delivered to the Surviving Company, upon demand, and any holders of OC Shares who have not theretofore complied with this Section 1.3 shall thereafter look only to the Surviving Company for the Merger Consideration. Any portion of the Exchange Fund remaining unclaimed by holders of OC Shares as of a date which is immediately prior to such time as such amounts would otherwise escheat to or become property of any government entity shall, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, become the property of GTY free and clear of any claims or interest of any Person previously entitled thereto.

 

(i)           Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, none of the Exchange Agent, GTY, the Surviving Company or any other Person shall be liable to any OC Holder or to any other Person for any Merger Consideration delivered to a public official pursuant to any applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar Law.

 

(j)           If any Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the Person claiming such Certificate to be lost, stolen or destroyed and, if required by GTY, the posting by such Person of a bond, in such reasonable amount as GTY may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against it with respect to such Certificate, the Exchange Agent shall issue in exchange for such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate the consideration into which the OC Shares represented by such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate shall have been converted.

 

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1.4          Closing Date Statement . No later than two (2) Business Days before the Closing Date, the Company shall deliver to GTY a statement (the “ Closing Date Statement ”) setting forth or attaching, as applicable:

 

(a)          the Company’s good faith estimate of Closing Date Cash (the “ Estimated Closing Cash Amount ”) and Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ”); and

 

(b)           the resulting calculation of the Cash Consideration.

 

1.5          Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination .

 

(a)           After Closing, GTY shall prepare and, within ninety (90) days after Closing, GTY shall deliver to the OC Holders’ Representative, a statement (together with reasonable supporting documentation) setting forth GTY’s determination of (i) Closing Date Cash and (ii) Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ”).

 

(b)          Following the Closing Date, the Company shall permit the OC Holders’ Representative and its counsel, accountants and other advisors reasonable access (during normal business hours, with the right to make copies) to the financial and other relevant books and records of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case for the purposes of the review and objection right and dispute process contemplated in this Section 1.5 . Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 1.5(b) , the Company shall not be required to, or to cause any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to, grant access to or furnish information to the OC Holders’ Representative to the extent that (a) such information is subject to an attorney/client or attorney work product privilege or (b) such access or the furnishing of such information is prohibited by applicable Law.

 

(c)          If the OC Holders’ Representative disagrees with the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, the OC Holders’ Representative shall notify GTY in writing of such disagreement within thirty (30) days after delivery of the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, which notice shall describe in reasonable detail the nature of such disagreement, including the specific items involved and the dollar amounts thereof (a “ Purchase Price Dispute Notice ”). Any component of GTY’s Purchase Price Adjustment Statement that is not the subject of an objection by the OC Holders’ Representative shall be final and binding on the Parties and deemed to be part of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If the OC Holders’ Representative does not deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 30-day period, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as delivered by GTY to the OC Holders’ Representative, shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If the OC Holders’ Representative does deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 30-day period (the aggregate amount in dispute as set forth in the Purchase Price Dispute Notice, the “ Disputed Amounts ”), then the Disputed Amounts shall be resolved pursuant to Section 1.5(d) .

 

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(d)          GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any Disputed Amounts and, if the Parties are able to resolve all Disputed Amounts, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as modified to reflect such resolution, shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative are unable to resolve all Disputed Amounts within twenty (20) days after delivery of the OC Holders’ Representative’s Purchase Price Dispute Notice, then the Disputed Amounts shall be referred for final determination to a mutually agreed upon nationally recognized firm of independent certified public accountants, which does not have any material relationship with GTY, the OC Holders’ Representative or any of their respective Affiliates (such firm, or any successor thereto, the “ Accounting Arbitrator ”) within fifteen (15) days after the end of such 20-day period. If GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative are unable to agree upon an Accounting Arbitrator within such 15-day period, then the Accounting Arbitrator shall be an accounting firm of national standing designated by the American Arbitration Association in New York, New York which does not have any material relationship with GTY, the OC Holders’ Representative or any of their respective Affiliates. The OC Holders’ Representative and GTY shall execute any agreement reasonably required by the Accounting Arbitrator for its engagement hereunder. The Accounting Arbitrator shall consider only those Disputed Amounts which GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative have been unable to resolve. The Accounting Arbitrator will act as an expert (not an arbitrator) and may select as a resolution the position of either GTY or the OC Holders’ Representative for each Disputed Amount (based solely on presentations and supporting material provided by the Parties and not pursuant to any independent review) or may impose an alternative resolution which cannot be higher than the highest value or lower than the lowest value presented by each Party for a disputed amount. The Accounting Arbitrator shall deliver to GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative, as promptly as practicable, and in any event within forty-five (45) days after its appointment, a written report setting forth the resolution of such Disputed Amounts. Such report shall be final and binding upon the Parties. In selecting such resolution, the Accounting Arbitrator shall rely solely on the terms of this Agreement and on written submissions and supporting material provided by GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative, and at the Accounting Arbitrator’s election, pursuant to responses provided by the GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative to inquiries posed by the Accounting Arbitrator’s review of the foregoing, but not pursuant to an independent review. Upon the decision of the Accounting Arbitrator, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as adjusted to the extent necessary to reflect the Accounting Arbitrator’s decision (and as otherwise adjusted in accordance with this Article I), shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. The fees, costs and expenses of the Accounting Arbitrator shall be allocated to and borne by GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative (solely on behalf of the OC Holders) based on the inverse of the percentage that the Accounting Arbitrator’s determination (before such allocation) bears to the Disputed Amount as originally submitted to the Accounting Arbitrator. For example, should the items in dispute total in amount to $1,000 and the Accounting Arbitrator awards $600 in favor of the OC Holders’ Representative’s position, 60% of the costs of its review would be borne by GTY and 40% of the costs would be borne by the OC Holders’ Representative. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no resolution of any Disputed Amount or any facts, circumstances or events giving rise to any such Disputed Amount, whether by the Accounting Arbitrator otherwise, shall limit the right of any party to assert and prevail on a claim for a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder pursuant to Article 7 .

 

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(e)          “ Final Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (i) the Cash Purchase Price, less (ii) the Closing Date Indebtedness amount as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, less (iii) the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, less (iv) the Cash Escrow Amount, less (v) the Company Indebtedness Paid at Closing, less (vi) the Expense Fund, plus (vii) the Closing Cash Amount as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement.

 

1.6          Post-Closing Adjustment Amount .

 

(a)          The “ Adjustment Amount ,” which may be positive or negative, shall mean an amount equal to (i) the Final Cash Consideration, minus (ii) Cash Consideration.

 

(b)          If the Adjustment Amount is a positive number or zero, then:

 

(i)          GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of the OC Holders; and

 

(ii)         GTY shall promptly pay to the Exchange Agent the Adjustment Amount for the benefit of the OC Holders.

 

(c)          If the Adjustment Amount is a negative number, then GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein as follows:

 

(i)          to GTY, an amount equal to the lesser of: (x) the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, or (y) the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount; and

 

(ii)         if the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount is less than the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, to the Exchange Agent the remainder of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, for the benefit of the OC Holders.         

 

(d)          To the extent that the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount exceeds the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, GTY shall be entitled to recover such excess adjustment amount, at its option in its sole discretion, from the Indemnity Escrow Account or directly from the OC Holders.

 

(e)          Any amounts payable pursuant to this Section 1.6 shall be paid (or joint instruction to the Escrow Agent shall be provided) within two (2) Business Days after final determination pursuant to Section 1.5 of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Party receiving such payment.

 

(f)           The OC Holders’ Representative and GTY agree to treat any payment made pursuant to this Section 1.6 as an adjustment to the purchase price for federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes.

 

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1.7          Escrowed Portion of the Purchase Price . For the purpose of securing the OC Holders’ obligations under Sections 1.5 and  1.6 , at the Closing, GTY shall deliver $50,000 in cash (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Amount ”) to the Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Account ”) that will be designated and administered by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agreement will provide, among other things, that all amounts in the Purchase Price Escrow Account will be released in accordance with the amounts provided on the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement and paid pursuant to Section 1.5 and Section 1.6 .

 

1.8          Withholding . GTY, the Surviving Company, the Exchange Agent and their Affiliates shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any consideration payable or otherwise deliverable pursuant to this Agreement to any Person (including payments of the Cash Purchase Price and the Cash Escrow Amount) such amounts as GTY, the Surviving Company, the Exchange Agent, or any Affiliate thereof shall determine in good faith they are required to deduct and withhold therefrom under the Code, or under any provision of state, local or foreign Tax Law or under any other applicable legal requirement; provided , however , that GTY shall provide the applicable OC Holder with written notice of any such intended withholding at least fifteen (15) days before the making of such payment (other than withholding on amounts properly treated as compensation for U.S. federal income Tax purposes), and GTY shall cooperate in good faith with the applicable OC Holder to obtain any available exception from, or reduction in, such withholding to the extent permitted under applicable Law. To the extent such amounts are so deducted or withheld, such amounts shall be treated for all purposes under this Agreement as having been paid to the Person to whom such amounts would otherwise have been paid.

 

1.9          Closing . The consummation of the Transaction (the “ Closing ”) shall take place at the offices of Winston & Strawn LLP in New York, New York, or remotely via electronic exchange of documents and signatures, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the second (2 nd ) Business Day following the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions of the Parties to consummate the Transaction (other than conditions with respect to actions the respective Parties will take at the Closing itself) or such other date as GTY and the Company may mutually agree in writing (the “ Closing Date ”); provided , however , that in no event shall the Closing Date occur prior to November 1, 2018.

 

ARTICLE 2

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the Company

 

As an inducement to GTY and Merger Sub to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transaction, the Company hereby represents and warrants to GTY and Merger Sub as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date) that:

 

2.1          Organization, Qualification and Power . Each Company Party (i) is a corporation, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business and, if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction (other than the State of Delaware) in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or existing, to have such power or authority, or to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, correct and complete copies of the Organizational Documents, the minute books, share capital record books and the other books and records of each Company Party, and such books and records are accurate, up-to-date and complete and have been maintained in accordance with all applicable Laws. There have been no formal meetings of the equityholders or the boards of directors (or equivalent body) of the Company Parties or other material corporate actions, resolutions or consents of the equityholders or the boards of directors (or equivalent body) of the Company Parties that are not reflected in such books and records. No Company Party is in default under or in violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents, or has not conducted any business under or otherwise used, for any purpose or in any jurisdiction, any fictitious name, assumed name or trade name within the past five (5) years.

 

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2.2          Authorization of Transaction . Each Company Party has all requisite power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement by each Company Party, and the consummation of the Transaction, have been duly approved by all requisite action on the part of such Company Party. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each Company Party that is a party hereto and thereto, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of each Company Party that is a party hereto and thereto, enforceable against such Company Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

2.3          Capitalization and Subsidiaries; Title to OC Shares .

 

(a)          The OC Shares represent one hundred percent (100%) of the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of the Company, and Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists the record and beneficial owners of such OC Shares and the number of OC Shares owned by each such Person. All of the OC Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all Laws, including securities Laws. None of the OC Shares have been issued in violation of, or are subject to, any restriction on transfer, repurchase option, right of redemption, preemptive right, rights of first refusal or other agreements or rights. Except as set forth in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there are no (i) other shares or units of Capital Stock or other securities of the Company, (ii) authorized, issued or outstanding equity appreciation rights, phantom equity rights, profit participations or similar rights with respect to the Company or its Capital Stock, (iii) voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or transfer of the Capital Stock of the Company, (iv) Contracts under which the Company is or may become obligated to acquire, sell or otherwise issue any Capital Stock or any other securities of the Company; or (v) conditions or circumstances that may give rise to or provide a basis for the assertion of a claim by any Person to the effect that such Person is entitled to acquire or receive any shares of Capital Stock or other securities of the Company. Each OC Holder has good and marketable title to, and is the record and beneficial owner of, the OC Shares indicated as owned by it in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , free and clear of all Liens. Upon the consummation of the Transaction, Merger Sub will acquire good and valid title to all of the OC Shares, free and clear of all Liens.

 

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(b)           Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists all of the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of each Subsidiary of the Company, the record and beneficial owners of such Capital Stock and the number of shares or units of Capital Stock owned by each such Person. All of the Capital Stock listed in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule is duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and has been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all Laws, including securities Laws, and none of such Capital Stock has been issued in violation of, or is subject to, any restriction on transfer, repurchase option, right of redemption, preemptive right, rights of first refusal or other agreements or rights. Except as set forth in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there are no (i) other shares or units of Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company, (ii) authorized, issued or outstanding equity appreciation rights, phantom equity rights, profit participations or similar rights with respect to any Subsidiary of the Company, (iii) voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or of the Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company, (iv) Contracts under which the Company is or may become obligated to acquire, sell or otherwise issue any Capital Stock or any other securities of any Subsidiary of the Company, or (v) conditions or circumstances that may give rise to or provide a basis for the assertion of a claim by any Person to the effect that such Person is entitled to acquire or receive any shares of Capital Stock or other securities of any Subsidiary of the Company. Each Person set forth in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule has, and will have immediately following the Closing, good and marketable title to, and is, and will be immediately following the Closing, the record and beneficial owner of, all of the Capital Stock indicated as owned by it free and clear of any and all Liens.

 

(c)          Except as set forth in Section 2.3(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Party (i) owns, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock, debt or other investment or interest in any Person, or (ii) has any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, make loans to or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of any other Person.

 

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2.4          Non-contravention; Required Consents . Except as set forth in Section 2.4 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (a) violate or conflict with any (i) Law or Order applicable to any Company Party, or any OC Holder (except where such violation or conflict would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect), or (ii) provision of the Organizational Documents of any Company Party; (b) conflict with, result in a breach of (except where such breach would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect), constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract, Consent or Permit to which any Company Party is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; (c) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the Capital Stock or assets of any Company Party or any of the OC Shares; or (d) require any notice to, filing with, or Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction. There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending, or to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing, against any OC Holder, any Company Party or the Business, or any of their respective assets, properties or rights, that (x) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (y) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (z) prohibits any OC Holder or any Company Party from complying with its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

2.5          Brokers’ Fees . Except as set forth on Section 2.5 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Party (i) has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction or (ii) has entered into any Contract which could give rise to any liability or obligation of the Surviving Company or GTY or any of their respective Affiliates to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

2.6          Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          Attached to Section 2.6(a)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule are correct and complete copies of the following financial statements of the Company Parties: (i) unaudited balance sheets, statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (collectively, the “ Annual Financial Statements ”); and (ii) unaudited balance sheet, statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows as of and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 (collectively, the “ Interim Financial Statements ”, and together with the Annual Financial Statements, the “ Financial Statements ”). The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with past practices of the Company Parties, subject to (y) normal and recurring year-end adjustments, the effect of which will not be materially adverse, and (z) the absence of notes that, if presented, would not differ materially from those presented in the Annual Financial Statements. The Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with the books of account and other financial records of the Company Parties and the Business, except as may be indicated in the notes or schedules thereto, and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operation, changes in equity and cash flow of the Company Parties and the Business as of their respective dates and for the periods then ending.

 

(b)          The financial records, systems, controls, data and information of the Company Parties and the Business are recorded, stored, maintained and operated under means that are under the exclusive ownership and direct control of the Company Parties or their accountants. The Company Parties have devised and maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements, consistently applied. No Company Party has identified or been made aware of (i) any significant deficiency or material weakness in the preparation of the Financial Statements, (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves the Company Parties’ management or other employees who have a role in the preparation of financial statements, or (iii) any claim or allegation regarding any of the foregoing. There is no fraud that involves any OC Holder, the management of any Company Party or any other Person.

 

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(c)          Since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, the Company Parties and the Business have been conducted in the Ordinary Course of Business, and there has not been any Material Adverse Effect and no event has occurred, and no fact, condition or circumstance exists, which would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except as set forth on Section 2.6(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, neither the Business nor any Company Party has:

 

(i)          sold, leased, transferred, assigned, surrendered, abandoned, released, encumbered or otherwise disposed in any way of any asset or property (tangible or intangible) with a value in excess of $50,000, other than sales of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(ii)         experienced any damage, destruction or loss to its assets or properties (tangible or intangible) in excess of $50,000, whether or not covered by insurance;

 

(iii)        terminated, amended, modified or entered into any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof), or received written notice from any Person regarding the acceleration, termination, modification or cancelation of any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof);

 

(iv)        issued, created, incurred or assumed any Debt involving more than $50,000;

 

(v)         except in the Ordinary Course of Business, forgiven, cancelled, compromised, waived, released or otherwise disposed of, in any way, any Debt owed to it, or any right, power or claim, involving more than $50,000;

 

(vi)        issued, sold, repurchased, redeemed or made any other disposition or acquisition of any Capital Stock, or granted any options, warrants or other rights to acquire (including upon conversion, exchange or exercise) any Capital Stock other than in connection with the exercise of Options granted under an Employee Benefit Plan, or declared, set aside, made or paid any dividend or distribution with respect to its Capital Stock, or made any other payment to the holders of its Capital Stock (or any Affiliate of such holders), or amended or made any change to any of its Organizational Documents;

 

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(vii)       except in the Ordinary Course of Business, (A) granted or announced any increase in salary or bonuses, any incentive award, bonus, severance or similar compensation or otherwise increased the compensation or benefits payable or provided to any present or former director, officer, employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider except such grants, announcements and increases set forth on Section 2.6(c)(vii) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule required by existing Contracts; (B) adopted, amended or terminated any Employee Benefit Plan or increased the compensation or benefits provided under any Employee Benefit Plan, (C) hired, promoted, or changed the classification (exempt or non-exempt) or status (employee or independent contractor) in respect of any employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider, or (D) granted any equity or equity-based awards;

 

(viii)      made any material commitments outside of the Ordinary Course of Business or in excess of $50,000 for capital expenditures to be paid after the Closing or failed to incur capital expenditures in accordance with any capital expense budget;

 

(ix)         except as required by applicable Law or GAAP, instituted any material change in the conduct of its business, in its accounting principles, practices or methods, cash management practices or method of purchase, sale, lease, management, marketing or operation;

 

(x)          taken or omitted to take any action which would be reasonably anticipated to have a Material Adverse Effect;

 

(xi)         (A) incurred any Taxes outside of the ordinary course of business; (B) entered into any agreement with any Governmental Body (including a “closing agreement” under Code Section 7121) with respect to any Tax or Tax Returns of any Company Party; (C) surrendered a right of any Company Party to a Tax refund; (D) changed an accounting period of any Company Party with respect to any Tax; (E) filed an amended Tax Return for any Company Party; (F) made a material Tax election inconsistent with past practices; (G) changed or revoked any election with respect to Taxes or Tax Return of any Company Party; and (H) entered into any agreement to extend or waive the applicable statute of limitations with respect to any Tax of any Company Party;

 

(xii)        collected its accounts receivable or paid any accrued liabilities or accounts payable or prepaid any expenses or other items, in each case, other than for fair consideration in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xiii)       except in the Ordinary Course of Business, entered into any material transaction with any Affiliate;

 

(xiv)      made a material loan or advance to any Person, other than advances to employees for business expenses or employee benefits to be incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business or transactions with customers on credit in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xv)       proposed, adopted or effected any business combination, reorganization, recapitalization or other acquisition or disposition of a material amount assets or properties in any manner (whether by merger or purchase of equity or assets or otherwise) with any Person;

 

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(xvi)      entered into any joint venture, partnership or similar arrangement;

 

(xvii)     entered into or became subject to any power of attorney;

 

(xviii)    commenced or settled any material Proceeding, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xix)       revalued, in any material respect, material assets or properties, including writing off notes or accounts receivable, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xx)        abandoned, allowed to lapse, transferred or licensed to (or covenanted not to assert against) any Person any material rights to any Intellectual Property other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xxi)       amended, modified, terminated, canceled or permitted to lapse any insurance policies;

 

(xxii)      agreed, committed to or entered into any Contract to do any of the foregoing, except as contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(d)          The Company Parties’ accrued, unpaid and documented Transaction Expenses as of the date hereof, and the Company Parties’ good faith estimate of additional Transaction Expenses estimated through and including the Closing Date, are set forth on Section 2.6(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

2.7          Undisclosed Liabilities . Except as set forth in Section 2.7 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company Parties do not have, and the assets, properties and rights of the Business are not subject to, any liabilities (whether asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued), except for liabilities that (a) are accrued or reserved against on the face of the Financial Statements (but only to the extent of the amount accrued or reserved), rather than in any notes or schedules thereto, (b) were incurred subsequent to the date of the Financial Statements in the Ordinary Course of Business (none of which result from, arise out of, relate to or were caused by any breach of Contract, breach of warranty, tort, infringement or violation of Law), or (c) those which are not, individually or in the aggregate, material in amount. No Company Party is a guarantor or otherwise liable for any liabilities of any other Person other than endorsements for collection in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

2.8          Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 2.8(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there is no, and since January 1, 2015, there has been no, material Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened, involving the Company Parties or the Business, or affecting any of their respective assets, rights or properties.

 

(b)          There are no material Orders to which the Company Parties or the Business are subject, except for regulatory decrees and Orders of general applicability to Persons conducting similar businesses in the affected jurisdiction. Each Company Party has complied with, and is in compliance with, in all material respects, all applicable Laws and Orders applicable to Company Parties and the Business.

 

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(c)           Section 2.8(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule contains a true and complete list of all of the material Permits necessary under applicable Laws to permit the Company Parties to lawfully own, operate, use and maintain their assets in the manner in which they are now operated, used and maintained and to lawfully conduct the business of the Company Parties as currently conducted and as planned to be conducted by the Company Parties. Except as set forth on Section 2.8 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company Parties have obtained and are in material compliance with, all such Permits. To the Knowledge of the Company, all such Permits are in full force and effect. All applications required to have been filed for the renewal of such Permits have been duly filed on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body, and all other filings required to have been made with respect to such Permits have been duly made on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body. All such Permits are renewable by their terms or in the ordinary course of business without the need to comply with any special qualification procedures or to pay any amounts other than routine fees or similar charges. Since January 1, 2017, (i) there has not occurred any default under any Permit by the Company Parties (except where such default would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect), (ii) none of the Company Parties have received any written notice from any Governmental Body relating to the revocation or modification of any Permit or with respect to any failure by the Company Parties to have any Permit required in connection with the operation of their businesses and no material violations have been recorded in respect of any Permits, and (iii) to the Knowledge of the Company, there have been no threatened claims, actions, suits or other proceedings or investigations before or by any Governmental Body that would reasonably be expected to result in the revocation or termination of any such license, approval, consent, registration or permit that is material to the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries as currently conducted.

 

(d)          There is no bankruptcy or insolvency Proceeding of any character, including, without limitation, bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, dissolution or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting the Company Parties, and no Company Party has taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such Proceeding. No Company Party is insolvent under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Law, and each Company Party has been paying its respective debts as they become due and within vendor terms.

 

2.9          Tax Matters .

 

(a)          Tax Returns were true, correct and complete in all material respects and were prepared in substantial compliance with all applicable Laws. All Taxes of the Company Parties due and payable (whether or not shown or required to be shown on any Tax Return) have been timely paid.

 

(b)          All Taxes of the Company Parties not yet due and payable have been fully accrued on the books of the relevant Company Party.

 

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(c)          No Company Party currently is the beneficiary of any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return. Since January 1, 2017, no claim has been made by a Governmental Body in a jurisdiction where the Company Parties do not file Tax Returns that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. There are no Liens for Taxes on any of the assets of the Company Parties other than Permitted Liens.

 

(d)          Each Company Party has timely and properly withheld (i) all Taxes required to have been withheld in connection with any amounts paid or owing to any employee, agent, independent contractor, nonresident, member, creditor, stockholder, or other Person and (ii) all sales, use, ad valorem, and value added Taxes. The Company Parties timely remitted all withheld Taxes to the proper Governmental Body in accordance with all applicable Laws. All Forms W-2 and 1099 required with respect thereto have been properly completed and timely filed.

 

(e)          No Company Party has ever been a member of any Affiliated Group.

 

(f)           No Company Party is liable for Taxes of any other Person as a result of successor liability, transferee liability, joint or several liability (including pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 or any similar provision of state, local, or non-U.S. Law), or otherwise. No Company Party is party to any Tax Sharing Agreements (other than Ordinary Course Tax Sharing Agreements). All amounts payable with respect to (or by reference to) Taxes pursuant to any Ordinary Course Tax Sharing Agreement have been timely paid in accordance with the terms of such contracts.

 

(g)          Less than fifty (50%) of the Company’s and each Subsidiary’s assets consist of interests in “United States real property interests” within the meaning of Code Section 897(c).

 

(h)          There is no audit or other Proceeding in progress, pending, proposed or threatened with respect to any Taxes or Tax Returns of, or with respect to, any Company Party. No Company Party has commenced a voluntary disclosure proceeding in any state, local or non-U.S. jurisdiction that has not been fully resolved or settled.

 

(i)           None of the Company Parties has a request for a private letter ruling, a request for administrative relief, a request for technical advice, a request for a change of any method of accounting, or other request pending with any Governmental Body that relates to the Taxes or Tax Returns of any Company Party. No power of attorney granted by any Company Party with respect to any Taxes is currently in force.

 

(j)           No Company Party has waived any statute of limitations in respect of Taxes or agreed to any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency.

 

(k)          No Company Party has been, in the past five (5) years, a party to a transaction reported or intended to qualify as a reorganization under Code Section 368. No Company Party has constituted a “distributing corporation” or a “controlled corporation” (within the meaning of Code Section 355(a)(1)(A)) in a distribution of shares that was reported or otherwise constituted a distribution of shares under Code Section 355(i) in the two (2) years prior to the date of this Agreement or that could otherwise constitute part of a “plan” or “series of related transactions” (within the meaning of Code Section 355(e)) that includes the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

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(l)           No Company Party has engaged in any transaction that could affect the income Tax liability for any period not closed by the statute of limitations which is a “listed transaction” (or a substantially similar transaction) within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b)(2) (irrespective of the effective dates).

 

(m)         No Company Party is required to include a material item of income, or exclude a material item of deduction, for any period after the Closing Date (determined with and without regard to the transactions contemplated hereby) as a result of (i) an installment sale transaction occurring on or before the Closing governed by Code Section 453 (or any similar provision of state, local or non-U.S. Law); (ii) a transaction occurring on or before the Closing reported as an open transaction for U.S. federal income Tax purposes (or any similar doctrine under state, local, or non-U.S. Law); (iii) any material prepaid amounts or deferred revenue; (iv) an adjustment under Code Section 481 as a result of a change in method of accounting with respect to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or as a result of an impermissible method used in a Pre-Closing Tax Period); (v) an agreement entered into with any Governmental Body (including a “closing agreement” under Code Section 7121 or any “gain recognition agreements” entered into under Code Section 367) on or prior to the Closing Date; or (vi) the application of Code Section 263A (or any similar provision of state, local, or non-U.S. Law).

 

(n)          No Company Party has made an election (including a protective election) pursuant to Code Section 108(i), Code Section 965(h) or Code Section 965(n).

 

(o)          No Company Party currently uses the cash method of accounting for income Tax purposes.

 

(p)          No Company Party has any “long-term contracts” that are subject to a method of accounting provided for in Code Section 460 or has any deferred income pursuant to IRS Revenue Procedure 2004-34, Treasury Regulation Section 1.451-5, Code Section 455, Code Section 456 or any corresponding or similar provision of Law.

 

(q)          No Company Party owns an interest in any Flow-Thru Entity.

 

No representation contained in this Section 2.9 shall relate to Taxes payable in any Post-Closing Tax Period (or post-closing portion of a Straddle Period) other than the representations contained in Sections 2.9(m) , (n) , and (o) .

 

2.10        Real Property; Personal Property .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties own or have fee title to any real property.

 

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(b)           Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth the address of each parcel of Leased Real Property, and a true and complete list of all Leases for each parcel of Leased Real Property. The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, a true and complete copy of each Lease, and in the case of any oral Lease, a written summary of the material terms of such Lease. The Company and its Subsidiaries have performed and observed in all material respects all covenants, conditions and agreements required to be performed or observed by the applicable party in connection with the Leases. Neither the Company nor its Subsidiaries are in default under any of the Leases and no event or circumstance exists that, with the notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default on the part of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. No tenant, licensee or other occupant is in default under any of the Leases and no event or circumstance exists that, with the notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default by the tenant, licensee or occupant. Except as set forth on Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no consent or approval is required of any party for the consummation of the Transaction under any Company Lease

 

(c)          Subject to the respective terms and conditions in the Leases, each Company Party is the sole legal and equitable owner of the leasehold interest in the Leased Real Property indicated as leased by it in Section 2.10(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , and holds a leasehold or sub-leasehold estate free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens.

 

(d)          Except as set forth in Section 2.10(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , with respect to the premises of Leased Real Property: (i) no OC Holder or the Company Party has received any written notice of a threatened condemnation Proceeding, suit or administrative action relating to any such parcel of Leased Real Property or other matters affecting adversely the current use or occupancy thereof; (ii) the operation of the Leased Real Property in the manner in which it is now operated complies, in all material respects, with all zoning, building, use, safety or other similar Laws; (iii) no OC Holder or the Company Party has received any written notice of any pending special Tax, levy or assessment for benefits or betterments that affect any parcel of Leased Real Property; and (iv) no OC Holder or Company Party has granted, or entered into any Contract granting, to any third party the right of use or occupancy of any such parcel of Leased Real Property or portion thereof, and there are no third parties in possession of any such parcel of Leased Real Property or portion thereof.

 

(e)          Except as set forth in Section 2.10(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule and except for properties and assets sold or otherwise disposed of in the Ordinary Course of Business, the Company Parties hold and own good and valid title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, all Contracts, assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other items tangible personable property that are (i) reflected on the Financial Statements, or (ii) otherwise used in the operation of the Business, in each case, free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens. Except as set forth in Section 2.10(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all of the assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other items tangible personable property reflected on the Financial Statements or otherwise used in the operation of the Business have been maintained, are in good operating condition and good state of repair, and are adequate for the uses for which they are employed, in each case, in all material respects and subject to normal wear and tear in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

(f)           Except as set forth in Section 2.10(f) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all of the Contracts, assets, rights and properties, whether tangible and intangible or whether real, personal, or mixed, currently owned, leased or licensed by the Company Parties are sufficient for the operation of the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business following the Closing.

 

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2.11        Intellectual Property .

 

(a)          The former and current products, services and operation of the Business have not infringed, misappropriated, or otherwise violated, and do not infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate, any Intellectual Property rights of any Person, solely in the countries where the Company has developed, manufactured, imported, used, offered for sale, licensed or sold such products and services or operated the Business. No OC Holder or Company Party has received any written charge, complaint, claim, demand, or notice alleging any such infringement, misappropriation, or other violation (including any claim that the Company Parties must license or refrain from using any Intellectual Property rights of any Person) or challenging the ownership, registration, validity or enforcement of any Owned Intellectual Property. To Company’s Knowledge, no Person is challenging, infringing upon, misappropriating, or otherwise violating any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

(b)           The Company Parties own or have the right to use all Intellectual Property that is used in or under development for, and material to, the Business, solely in the countries where the Company has developed, manufactured, imported, used, offered for sale, licensed or sold such Intellectual Property or operated the Business. Section 2.11(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule identifies each (i) patent, trademark, service mark, Internet domain name, and copyright registration or application, material unregistered Trademark and material Software which is owned by the Company Parties and (ii) item of Intellectual Property which is utilized in the operation of the Business (excluding licenses of commercially available off-the-shelf software having a replacement cost of less than $25,000. Except as set forth in Section 2.11(b)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , to the Company’s Knowledge, all the Intellectual Property required to be disclosed in Section 2.11(b)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule is valid and enforceable. A Company Party is the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and interest in and to all Owned Intellectual Property, free and clear of any Liens, and the Owned Intellectual Property is not subject to any outstanding Order restricting the use or licensing thereof by the Company Parties or the Business. All the Owned Intellectual Property required to be disclosed in Section 2.11(b)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule that is an issued patent, patent application, registration or application for registration has been maintained effective by the filing of all necessary filings, maintenance and renewals and timely payment of requisite fees. No loss or expiration of any Owned Intellectual Property is threatened, pending or reasonably foreseeable, except for patents expiring at the end of their statutory terms (and not as a result of any act or omission by the Company Parties).

 

(c)          The Company Parties have taken commercially reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of all trade secrets and any other confidential information owned by the Company Parties (and any confidential information owned by any Person to whom any of the Company Parties has a confidentiality obligation). No such trade secret or confidential information has been disclosed by any of the Company Parties to any Person other than pursuant to a written agreement restricting the disclosure and use of such trade secrets or any other confidential information by such Person. No current or former founder, employee, contractor or consultant of any of the Company Parties has any right, title or interest, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in any Owned Intellectual Property. The Company Parties have obtained from all Persons (including all current and former founders, employees, contractors and consultants) who have created any Intellectual Property for the Company Parties written assignments of any such Intellectual Property to one of the Company Parties, and the Company has delivered true and complete copies of such assignments to GTY. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Person is in violation of any such written confidentiality or assignment agreements.

 

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(d)          No funding or facility of any Governmental Body, university, college, other educational institution or research center was used in the development of any material Owned Intellectual Property. No current or former employee or, to the Knowledge of the Company, contractor or consultant, who was involved in, or contributed to, the creation or development of any Owned Intellectual Property has performed services for any Governmental Body or a university, college or other educational institution or research center during a period of time during which such employee was also involved in, or contributing to, the creation or development of any material Owned Intellectual Property. None of the Company Parties is required to pay any royalty or make any other form of payment to any Governmental Body Authority to allow the use, licensing, assignment or transfer of any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

(e)          All Software set forth on Section 2.11(b)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule (i) conforms in all material respects with all specifications, representations, warranties and other descriptions published by the Company Parties or provided in writing by the Company Parties to their customers , (ii) in all material respects, is operative for its intended purpose free of any material defects or deficiencies and (iii) have been maintained by the Company Parties on their own behalf or on behalf of their customers to their reasonable satisfaction and in accordance with the Company Parties’ contractual obligations to their customers and Company’s maintenance policy. Company uses commercially available Software programs designed to detect and remove Unauthorized Code and, to the Company’s Knowledge, the Software set forth on Section 2.11(b)(i) of Company’s Disclosure Schedule does not contain any Self-Help Code or Unauthorized Code, other than Self-Help Code incorporated in such Software by the Company as an intended feature of such Software. No Person other than the Company Parties possesses a copy, in any form (print, electronic or otherwise), of any source code for such Software, and all such source code is in the sole possession of the Company Parties and has been maintained strictly confidential. None of the Company Parties has any obligation to afford any Person access to any such source code. The Company Parties are in possession of all other material necessary for Company’s use of the Software used in the Business, including installation and user documentation, engineering specifications, flow charts and know-how, reasonably necessary for the use, maintenance, enhancement, development and other exploitation of such Software as used in, or currently under development for, the Business.

 

(f)           Except as set forth on Section 2.11(f) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) no Software, product or service of the Company Parties (including any Software, product or service of the Company Parties currently under development) contains, is linked to or otherwise uses any code that is, in whole or in part, subject to the provisions of any license to Publicly Available Software, and (ii) all Publicly Available Software used by the Company Parties has been used in its entirety and without modification.

 

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(g)          No Publicly Available Software has been combined with, linked to or distributed with or used in whole or in part in the former or current development of any part of the Owned Intellectual Property, nor used, licensed or distributed to any third party in any combination with Owned Intellectual Property in a manner that may (i) require, or condition the use or distribution of any Owned Intellectual Property on, the disclosure, licensing or distribution of any source code for any portion of such Owned Intellectual Property or (ii) otherwise impose any limitation, restriction or condition on the right or ability of the Company Parties to use, distribute or enforce any Owned Intellectual Property in any manner.

 

(h)          The IT Assets are in all material respects operational; fulfill the purposes for which they were acquired or developed; and where appropriate, have hardware and Software support, maintenance and trained personnel available to Company, which are sufficient in all material respects for the current and anticipated future needs of the Business. The Company Parties have taken reasonable steps consistent with prevailing industry standards to safeguard the availability, security and integrity of the IT Assets and all data and information stored thereon, including from unauthorized access and infection by Unauthorized Code. The Company Parties have maintained in the ordinary course of business all required licenses and service contracts, including the purchase of a sufficient number of license seats, to the extent applicable, for all Software licensed in by Company which are part of the IT Assets.

 

(i)           Each item of Intellectual Property owned or used by the Company Parties or the Business immediately prior to the Closing will be owned or available for use by the Company Parties and the Business immediately subsequent to the Closing on identical terms and conditions as owned or used by the Company Parties or the Business immediately prior to the Closing.

 

(j)           The Company Parties are in compliance with, in all material respects, all of confidentiality obligations under each Contract to which the Company Parties are a party.

 

(k)          The Company Parties have not experienced any Security Breaches or material Security Incidents, and none of the Company Parties is aware of any written or oral notices or complaints from any Person regarding an alleged Security Breach or material Security Incident. None of the Company Parties has received any written complaints, claims, demands, inquiries or other notices, including without limitation a notice of investigation, from any Person (including any Governmental Body or self-regulatory authority or entity) regarding any of the Company Parties’ Processing of Personal Information or compliance with applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

(l)           The Company Parties are and always has been in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Privacy and Security Requirements. The Company Parties have a valid and legal right (whether contractually, by law or otherwise) to access or use all Personal Information that is Processed by or on behalf of the Company Parties in connection with the operation of the Business. The execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not violate any applicable Privacy and Security Requirements or result in or give rise to any right of termination or other right to impair or limit the Company Parties’ rights to own or Process any Personal Information used in or necessary for the conduct of the Business.

 

(m)         The Company Parties have implemented Privacy Policies as required by applicable Privacy and Security Requirements, and the Company Parties are in compliance in all material respects with all such Privacy Policies. None of the Company Parties has used any Tracking Applications in a manner that materially violates any applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

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(n)          The Company Parties have implemented reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards designed to protect Personal Information in their possession or control from unauthorized access by any Person, including each of the Company Parties’ employees and contractors, and to cause compliance in all material respects with all applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

2.12        Material Contracts .

 

(a)           Section 2.12(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists the following Contracts to which any Company Party is a party or by which its assets are bound, or that is otherwise related to the Business (other than any Employee Benefit Plan of the Company Parties):

 

(i)           each Contract that has an annualized value or involves aggregate consideration in excess of $50,000, and that cannot be cancelled without penalty or further payment or without more than ninety (90) days’ notice;

 

(ii)         each Contract for the purchase or lease of equipment or other personal property involving annual payments in excess of $25,000 or the loss of which would material to the Company Parties or the Business;

 

(iii)        each Real Property Lease;

 

(iv)        each Contract to make any capital expenditure or to purchase a capital asset with remaining obligations in excess $50,000;

 

(v)         each Contract relating to the acquisition or disposition (by merger, purchase of stock or assets or otherwise) of any operating business, material assets or Capital Stock of any Person;

 

(vi)        each Contract purporting to create a joint venture, partnership or comparable arrangement involving the sharing of profits, losses, costs or liabilities with any other Person;

 

(vii)       each Contract containing any covenant that purports to restrict or limit any Company Party’s or the Business’ ability (A) to engage in any line of business, (B) to conduct activities in any geographic location, (C) to compete with any Person, (D) to hire or solicit any Person for employment or other business relationship, or (E) to develop, make, license, market, sell or distribute any product or service;

 

(viii)      each Contract for Debt in excess of $50,000;

 

(ix)         each collective bargaining agreement with any labor union currently in force and effect;

 

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(x)          each Contract relating to employment or consulting between the Company Parties or the Business, on one hand, and any of their officers, directors, or executive level employees, on the other hand;

 

(xi)         each Contract involving a settlement or compromise of any material Proceeding pursuant to which there is any remaining material obligation upon on the Company Parties;

 

(xii)        each (A) Contract relating to the development, ownership, registration or enforcement of Intellectual Property (other than non-exclusive licenses granted to customers of the Company Parties in the Ordinary Course of Business and intellectual property assignment agreement with employees of the Company Parties, in each case in the form provided by the Company Parties to GTY and (B) material Intellectual Property License, other than licenses of commercially available off-the-shelf software having a replacement cost of less than $25,000;

 

(xiii)       each current Government Contract and Government Contract Bid;

 

(xiv)      each Contract requiring the Company Parties to provide “most favored status,” “favored pricing,” right of first refusal or first negotiation to any customer or other Person or which imposes any minimum purchase obligations on the Company Parties;

 

(xv)       each Contract set forth in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule ; and

 

(xvi)      any other Contract that is material to the Company Parties and not previously disclosed pursuant to this Section 2.12(a) .

 

(b)          The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, a correct and complete copy of each written Material Contract, together with all amendments, exhibits, attachments, waivers or other changes thereto. Each Material Contract is legal, valid, binding, enforceable, in full force and effect and will continue to be legal, valid, binding and enforceable on identical terms following the Closing Date, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies. Except as specifically disclosed and described in Section 2.12(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule : (i) no Company Party is in default under or breach of any Material Contract; (ii) no Material Contract has been cancelled by any Company Party, or to the Knowledge of the Company, any other party thereto; (iii) no counterparty to any Material Contract has or indicated its intent to cease to use the goods or services of the Company or the Business, or to terminate, materially reduce or change its relationship with the Company or the Business; (iv) each Company Party has performed all material obligations under such Material Contracts required to be performed by it; (v) to the Knowledge of the Company, no event has occurred and no condition or state of facts exists which, upon giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a material breach or default under any such Material Contract or would permit the termination, modification or acceleration of such Material Contract or any right or obligation thereunder; and (vi) no Company Party has assigned, delegated or otherwise transferred to any Person any of its rights, title or interest under any such Material Contract.

 

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2.13        Government Contracts and Bids .

 

(a)           Except as set forth on Section 2.13(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule, with respect to each Contract between any of the Company Parties, on the one hand, and any Governmental Body, on the other hand (each a “ Company Government Contract ”), each Contract that is or has been over the last five (5) years between any of the Company Parties, on the one hand, and any prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each a “ Company Government Subcontract ”) and each outstanding bid, quotation or proposal by the Company in the last five (5) years that if accepted or awarded could lead to a Contract between the Company, on the one hand, and either any Governmental Body or prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each such outstanding bid, quotation or proposal, a “ Bid ”):

 

(i)           Each such Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract (other than Bids) has been legally awarded;

 

(ii)         All representations and certifications with respect to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract made by the Company were current, accurate and complete in all material respects when made, and the Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all such representations and certifications.

 

(iii)        The Company Parties are not, and have not been in the last five (5) years, in any material violation, breach or default of any provision of any federal order, statute, rule or regulation, agency supplements or any similar state or federal Governmental Rule governing any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract. No allegation that the Company Parties are or have been in the last five (5) years, in breach or violation in any material respect of any statutory, regulatory or contractual requirement has been made to the Company Parties and not withdrawn.

 

(iv)        During the last five (5) years, the Company Parties have not received a cure notice, a show cause notice or a stop work notice, nor, to the Company’s Knowledge, have any of the Companies Parties been threatened with termination for default under any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(v)         No request for equitable adjustment by any Governmental Body or by any of the Company’s vendors, suppliers or subcontractors against it relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is pending as of the date hereof.

 

(vi)        There is no Proceeding pending or, to the Company’s Knowledge, threatened, in connection with any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract, against the Company Parties, or any of their respective directors or officers, including (i) alleging fraud or under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729-3733), the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 423), or the Truth in Negotiations Act (10 U.S.C. § 2306a, 41 U.S.C. § 254b), or (ii) the violation of any Governmental Rule relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

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(vii)       Neither the Company Parties nor, to the Company’s Knowledge, any of its directors, officers, employees, consultants, or agents, nor any cost incurred by the Company Parties pertaining to a Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is the subject of any audit or investigation, other than within the normal course of business, and no incurred costs have been disallowed, or recommended for disallowance, by any Governmental Body.

 

(viii)      The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all requirements of the Company Government Contracts or Company Government Subcontracts and any Governmental Rule referenced therein, including Governmental Rules relating to the safeguarding of, and access to, classified information.

 

(ix)         The Company Parties have not been suspended or debarred from bidding on contracts or subcontracts with any Governmental Body in connection with the conduct of its business; to the Company’s Knowledge, no such suspension or debarment has been initiated or threatened.

 

(x)          There are no outstanding written claims between any of the Company Parties and any prime contractor, subcontractor, vendor or other third party arising under or relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(xi)         Neither the Company Parties nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, any of its directors, officers or employees is or has been (except as to routine security investigations) under administrative, civil or criminal investigation, indictment or information by any Governmental Body with respect to any operations of the Company Parties.

 

(xii)        The Company Parties have properly included their proprietary markings on its proposal submissions in response to solicitations and deliverable submissions under Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts.

 

(xiii)       The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all terms and conditions, including military specifications and other standards and requirements incorporated by reference, of the Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts.

 

(xiv)      No current operations of the Company Parties are restricted by the Organizational Conflicts of Interest restrictions as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 9.5.

 

(b)           The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all applicable cost accounting standards and cost principles of a Governmental Body and the Company Parties have not received written notice from the sponsoring United States Government Agency Administrative Contracting Officer or any other Governmental Body of any intent to suspend, disapprove or disallow any material costs.

 

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(c)           To the Knowledge of the Company Parties, all former U.S. government personnel that have been employed or retained by the Company Parties comply with applicable Governmental Rules specifically related to post-government employment .

 

2.14        Insurance . Section 2.14 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists each insurance policy maintained by, on behalf of, for the benefit of or at the expense of the Company Parties or the Business, and any active claims being made thereunder. Such insurance policies are maintained with reputable insurers, cover such risks as are customarily covered by Persons conducting similar businesses, and comply with all Laws and Contracts applicable to the Company Parties and the Business. All premiums due and payable under all such policies have been paid, and all such policies are, and immediately following the Closing will be, in full force and effect. There are no claims under such policies which are reasonably likely to exhaust the applicable limits of liability. No Company Party has (a) received any notice or other communication regarding any cancellation or invalidation of any insurance policy, refusal of any coverage or rejection of any claim under any insurance policy or material adjustment in the premiums payable with respect to any insurance policy, or (b) any written self-insurance or co-insurance plan.

 

2.15        Employees .

 

(a)          Except as set forth on Section 2.15(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule none of the Company Parties is a party to any collective bargaining agreement, work council agreement, trade union agreement, or other agreement for the representation of employees. With respect to the Company Parties there is no labor strike, slowdown, unfair labor practice, work stoppage, picketing or other labor disruption pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. No union or labor representative organizing activities are taking place or have taken place in the past five (5) years at any of the locations operated by the Company Parties. The Transaction shall not create any notice or consultation obligations for the Company Parties.

 

(b)           Section 2.15(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of all employees of the Company Parties including each employee’s title, position, location, employing entity, 2017 and 2018 annual rate of compensation or hourly wage, 2017 and 2018 target bonus opportunities and bonus compensation paid, status (full-time or part-time, exempt or non-exempt, and active or a description of any leave), date of hire, and any other perquisites. All US employees of the Company Parties classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state and local wage and hour laws are properly classified.

 

(c)           Section 2.15(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of each independent contractor, temporary employee, and consultant providing services to the Company Parties, including the fees paid by the Company Parties to each independent contractor, temporary employee, and consultant in 2017 and to-date in 2018.

 

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(d)          The Company Parties are in material compliance with all applicable Laws, including, but not limited to, those Laws relating to employment, wages and hours, immigration, plant closings and layoff under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (the “ WARN Act ”) and other similar Laws, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, pay equity, discrimination in employment, wrongful discharge, collective bargaining, fair labor standards wages and hours, affirmative action, civil rights, background checks, hiring practices, the collection and payment of social security and other Taxes, and occupational health and safety. There are no actions, demands, complaints, proceedings, suits, claims, audits, investigations, disputes, or grievances that are pending, or to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened concerning or affecting any current or former employee, independent contractor, consultant, temporary employee, or applicant, or related to any labor or employment matter. The Company Parties have properly classified all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees pursuant to applicable Law.

 

(e)          The Company Parties have not (i) taken any action that could constitute a “mass layoff,” “mass termination,” or “plant closing” within the meaning of the WARN Act or similar state, local, or foreign Laws, or otherwise trigger notice requirements or liability under similar state, local, or foreign Laws, or (ii) incurred any liability under the WARN Act or any state, local, or foreign applicable Law that remains unsatisfied.

 

(f)           The Company Parties, as applicable, has paid in full (i) to all employees and former employees, any wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, overtime, cash-outs of accrued and unused vacation or paid time off, leave or severance amounts, or any other amounts that are due and payable, and (ii) to all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees, any fees for services that are due and payable.

 

(g)           Section 2.15(g) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists all employees, independent contractors, consultants and temporary employees covered by any written non-competition or non-solicitation Contract with the Company Parties, and the Company Parties have provided or Made Available to GTY the current and complete copies of each such Contract. The Company Parties have not sought to enforce any non-competition or non-solicitation Contract covering a former employee of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company in the past three (3) years.

 

(h)          The Company Parties have not received written notice and have no Knowledge that any management level employee intends to terminate its relationship with the Company Parties.

 

2.16        Employee Benefits .

 

(a)           Section 2.16(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of each “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, stock purchase, stock option, stock appreciation right, restricted stock, profits interest, phantom equity or other equity-based, severance, employment, salary continuation, change in control, termination, fringe benefit, bonus, incentive, deferred compensation, profit sharing, pension, retirement, health, life, disability, accident, group insurance, welfare, vacation, and holiday plan, policy or program and any other plan, policy or program providing compensation or benefits to any director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of the Company or its Subsidiaries, which are maintained, sponsored or contributed to by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or under which any Company Party has any actual or contingent obligation or liability (each, a “ Company Benefit Plan ”). Any Company Benefit Plan in which any non-U.S. current or former director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of the Company or its Subsidiaries participates is a “ Foreign Benefit Plan ”.

 

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(b)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan, and each Foreign Benefit Plan, as applicable, the Company has Made Available in the electronic data room to GTY copies of (i) such Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan and any amendments thereto and, with respect to any unwritten Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan, a written description of the terms of such plan, (ii) the most recent summary plan description (if any), (iii) the three most recent annual reports on Form 5500s and all attachments thereto filed with the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan (if applicable), (iv) the three most recent compliance and nondiscrimination tests, (v) the Annual Financial Statements, (vi) the most recent determination or opinion letter, if any, issued by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan, (vii) the stop gap insurance policy for any self-funded Company Benefit Plan, and (viii) any material correspondence with the Internal Revenue Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any other Governmental Authority.

 

(c)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan, including any Foreign Benefit Plan: (i) each has been maintained, funded, operated, and administered in accordance with its terms and in material compliance with all applicable Laws, including ERISA and the Code, (ii) all contributions and premiums required to be made with respect to any Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan have been made or, to the extent not yet due, accrued on the Company’s financial statements, (iii) each Company Benefit Plan which is intended to be qualified within the meaning of Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination or opinion letter as to its qualification and, nothing has occurred that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the qualified status of such Company Benefit Plan, and (iv) if required, each Foreign Benefit Plan is registered and approved by the applicable Governmental Body.

 

(d)          Except as set forth on Section 2.16(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) if intended to qualify for special Tax treatment, each Foreign Benefit Plan meets all requirements for such treatment, (ii) if required to be registered, each Foreign Benefit Plan has been registered and has been maintained in good standing with the applicable Governmental Authorities, and (iii) the fair market value of the assets of each Company Benefit Plan, including each Foreign Benefit Plan, the liability of each insurer for each Company Benefit Plan, including each Foreign Benefit Plan, funded through insurance, or the book reserve established for any Company Benefit Plan, including each Foreign Benefit Plan, together with any accrued contributions, is sufficient to procure or provide for the accrued benefit obligations with respect to all current and former participants in such Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan according to the actuarial assumptions and valuations most recently used to determine employer contributions to such Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan, and each Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan has the level of insurance reserves that is reasonable and sufficient to provide for all incurred but unreported claims.

 

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(e)          Except as set forth on Section 2.16(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Benefit Plan is, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor its or their respective ERISA Affiliates has sponsored or contributed to, or has, sponsored, contributed to or been required to contribute to, (i) a multiemployer plan (within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA), (ii) any other pension plan subject to Title IV of ERISA, Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code, (iii) a “multiple employer plan” within the meaning of Section 210(a) of ERISA or Section 413(c) of the Code, or (iv) a “multiple employer welfare arrangement” within the meaning of Section 3(40) of ERISA.

 

(f)           No Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan provides health, life, death or disability benefits to any officer, director or employee of the Company or its Subsidiaries following retirement or other termination of employment, other than as required by Section 4980B of the Code, or similar applicable law.

 

(g)          With respect to the Company Benefit Plans and Foreign Benefit Plans no actions, suits, demands, complaints, audits, investigations, proceedings, or claims (other than routine claims for benefits in the ordinary course) are pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or its Subsidiaries. The Company Parties and each ERISA Affiliate have, for purposes of each Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan, and for all other purposes, correctly classified all individuals performing services for any such entity as employees, independent contractors, temporary employees, and consultants, as applicable.

 

(h)          No Company Party has any obligation or commitment to pay, “gross up”, or otherwise indemnify any Person with respect to Taxes under Section 409A or 4999 of the Code.

 

(i)           Except as set forth in Section 2.16(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , neither the Company’s execution of, nor the performance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will, either alone or in connection with any other event, (i) result in any payment, severance, or benefit becoming due to any current or former employee, director, officer, independent contractor, or consultant of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) increase the amount of any compensation, severance, or benefits otherwise payable under any Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan, (iii) result in the acceleration of the time of payment, funding, or vesting of any compensation, severance, payment, right, or benefit, or (iv) result in any payment that could, individually or in combination with any other payment, constitute an “excess parachute payment,” as defined in Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (determined without regard to the exceptions provided for in Section 280G(b)(5) of the Code).

 

(j)           Each Company Benefit Plan has been maintained and operated in material documentary and operational compliance with Section 409A of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder or an available exemption therefrom, and no Company Benefit Plan will result in any participant incurring income acceleration or Taxes under Section 409A of the Code.

 

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(k)          Except as set forth on Section 2.16(k) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) each Foreign Benefit Plan required to be registered or approved has been registered or approved and has been maintained and administered in good standing with applicable Governmental Bodies; (ii) each Foreign Benefit Plan that is intended to qualify for favorable tax benefits under the applicable Laws of any jurisdiction is so qualified, and no condition exists and no event has occurred that would reasonably be expected to result in the loss or revocation of such status; (iii) each Foreign Benefit Plan that is required to be funded and/or book-reserved is funded and/or book-reserved, as appropriate, in accordance with applicable accounting standards and/or non-US Laws; (iv) no Foreign Benefit Plan is a defined benefit pension plan or scheme; (v) each Foreign Benefit Plan that provides benefits after termination of employment, other than any pension plan, can be terminated upon reasonable notice without obligation or liability to the applicable entity, GTY or any of their respective Affiliates, except as provided otherwise by applicable Law; and (vi) there are no unfunded liabilities for deferred compensation, pension benefits, pension schemes, termination gratuities and termination indemnities related to any period of time prior to the Closing under any Foreign Benefit Plan or with respect to any employees or former employees of any Company outside of the United States, except for any liabilities reflected on the financial statements of the Company.

 

2.17        Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters . Except for matters set forth in Section 2.17 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , and except for matters which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect:

 

(a)          The Company Parties and the Business are, and since January 1, 2017 have been, in compliance in all material respects, with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(b)          The Company Parties and the Business have obtained, and are in compliance with the terms of, all Consents and Permits that are required pursuant to Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements for the occupation of the facilities and the operation of the Business since January 1, 2017. A list of all such Permits is set forth on Section 2.17(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

(c)          Since January 1, 2017, none of the Company Parties or the Business have received written notice of any actual or alleged violation of Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, or any liabilities or potential liabilities, including any investigatory, remedial or corrective obligations, relating to any Company Party or the Business, their current or former facilities or the Real Property arising under Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(d)          No Owned Real Property or Leased Real Property contains underground storage tanks, and no Owned Real Property or Leased Real Property has contained underground storage tanks in the past.

 

(e)          None of the Company Parties or the Business has treated, stored, disposed of, arranged for the disposal of, transported or released any Hazardous Substance in a manner which has resulted or reasonably would be expected to result in a material liability under applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(f)           There are no environmental conditions on the Real Property that violate applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(g)           Section 2.17(g) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists written environmental audits, health and safety audits, Phase I environmental site assessments, Phase II environmental site assessments or investigations, and environmental compliance assessments prepared within the past five (5) years by the Company Parties which are in the Company Parties’ possession and control.

 

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2.18        Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships . Except as disclosed in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (a) there are no Contracts between any Company Party, on the one hand, and any OC Holder or Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates, on the other hand, (b) no OC Holder or Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates, has any claims against or owes any amount to, or is owed any amount by, any Company Party, or (c) no OC Holder or Affiliate of any OC Holder (excluding the Company Parties) has any material interest in or owns any material assets or properties used by the Company Parties or in the conduct of the Business. All Contracts set forth on in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule were made in the Ordinary Course of Business and were negotiated and entered into on an arms-length basis on terms no less favorable to the Company Parties than could have been obtained from an unrelated third party.

 

2.19        Anti-Corruption Laws .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties, nor of their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, or agents, in each case, acting for or on behalf of the Company Parties, has offered, paid, promised to pay or authorized the payment of anything of value, including cash, checks, wire transfers, tangible and intangible gifts, favors, services and entertainment and travel expenses that go beyond what is reasonable and customary, to (i) an executive, official, employee or agent of a Governmental Body, (ii) a director, officer, employee, or agent of a wholly or partially government-owned or -controlled company or business, (iii) a political party or official thereof, or candidate for political office, or (iv) an executive, official, employee or agent of a public international organization (e.g., the United Nations, World Bank or International Monetary Fund), in order to obtain or retain business or direct business to the Company Parties or to secure any improper advantage for the Company Parties.

 

(b)          The Company Parties and their respective directors, managers, officers, and, to the Knowledge of the Company, their respective employees, and agents have been in compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws applicable to the Company Parties. No part of the consideration to be paid in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be used for any purpose that would constitute a violation of any Anti-Corruption Law.

 

2.20        Customers .

 

(a)           Section 2.20(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of the ten (10) largest customers of the Company Parties during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of the Company) (the “ Key Customers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such customer was invoiced during each such period.

 

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(b)          No event has occurred that would materially and adversely affect the Company’s and any of its Subsidiary’s relations with any such Key Customer. Since January 1, 2017, no Key Customer (A) has canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or threatened to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) has substantially reduced, or threatened to substantially reduce, the use of products or services of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) has sought, or threatened to seek, to reduce the price it pays for products or services of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (D) otherwise materially modified its business relationship with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Key Customer has threatened to take any action described in the preceding sentence as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Company or its Subsidiaries do not provide any special rebate, discount or similar programs to any of the Key Customers. No Key Customer has any right to any credit or refund for products sold or services rendered or to be rendered by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to any Contract with or practice of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

2.21        Suppliers .

 

(a)           Section 2.21(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of the ten (10) largest suppliers of raw materials, supplies, merchandise and other goods and services (collectively, the “ Goods ”) of the Company Parties during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of the Company) (the “ Key Suppliers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such Key Supplier invoiced the Company or its Subsidiaries during such period.

 

(b)          No event has occurred that would materially and adversely affect the Company’s and any of its Subsidiary’s relations with any such Key Supplier. Since January 1, 2017, no Key Supplier has (A) canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or threatened to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) refused, or threatened to refuse, to supply Goods to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) breached its obligations to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respect, (D) failed to comply with the quality, quantity or delivery standards of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respects or (E) materially modified its business relationship with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Key Supplier has otherwise threatened to take any action described in the preceding sentence as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

2.22        Accounts Receivable; Notes Receivable; Accounts .

 

(a)           Section 2.22(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule contains an accurate and complete list and the aging of all accounts and notes receivable of the Company and its Subsidiaries (“ Accounts Receivable ”). The Accounts Receivable represent or will represent valid obligations and bona fide transactions arising from or relating to sales actually made or services actually performed in the ordinary course of business. All such Accounts Receivable relate solely to the sale of goods or services to customers of the Company or its Subsidiaries, none of whom are Affiliates of the Company. Except to the extent paid prior to the Closing Date, the Accounts Receivable are or will be as of the Closing Date current and collectible net of the respective reserve shown in the corresponding line items on the Financial Statements or on the accounting records of Company or its Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date (which reserves are adequate and calculated consistent with past practice and, in the case of the reserve as of the Closing Date, will not represent a greater percentage of the notes and accounts receivable as of the Closing Date than the reserve reflected on the Interim Financial Statements represented of the notes and accounts receivable reflected therein and will not represent a material adverse change in the composition of such accounts and notes receivable in terms of aging). Except as set forth in Section 2.22(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , each of such accounts and notes receivable either has been or will be collected in full, within ninety (90) days after the date on which it first becomes due and payable.

 

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(b)          Except as set forth in Section 2.22(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) no account debtor or note debtor has refused or threated to refuse to pay its obligations to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for any reason, (ii) to the Knowledge of the Company, no account debtor or note debtor is insolvent or bankrupt, (iii) no Account Receivable has been pledged to any third party by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and (iv) no contest, claim, defense or right of setoff, other than returns in the ordinary course of business relating to the amount or validity of such note or account receivable.

 

(c)          All accounts payable and notes payable of the Company, whether reflected on the Financial Statements or subsequently created, are valid payables that have arisen from bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice. Since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, the Company has paid its accounts payable in the ordinary course of its business and in a manner which is consistent with past practices.

 

(d)           Section 2.22(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of all banks and financial institutions in which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has an account, deposit, safe-deposit box, line of credit or other loan facility or relationship, or lock box or other arrangement for the collection of accounts receivable, with the names of all Persons authorized to draw or borrow thereon or to obtain access thereto.

 

2.23        Books and Records . The books of account, minute books, stock record books and other records of the Company and its Subsidiaries, all of which have been Made Available to GTY, are accurate and complete in all material respects and have been maintained in accordance with sound business practices and an adequate system of internal controls. The minute books of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries contain accurate and complete records of all meetings held of, and corporate action taken by, the Company or any Subsidiary’s stockholders, directors, and directors’ committees, and no such meeting has been held for which minutes have not been prepared and are not contained in such minute books. At the time of the Closing, all such books and records will be in the possession of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

 

ARTICLE 3

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING GTY

 

As an inducement to OC Holders to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transactions, GTY and Merger Sub, jointly and severally, hereby represent and warrant, to the Company and the OC Holders, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date), that:

 

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3.1          Organization, Qualification and Power . Each GTY Party (i) is duly organized or incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of Massachusetts, Delaware or the Cayman Islands, as applicable, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business, and if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized, incorporated or existing, to have such power or authority, or if applicable, to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

3.2          Authorization of Transaction . Subject to the receipt of the Required Vote, each GTY Party has all requisite corporate power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each other Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The GTY Board and the board of directors of Merger Sub have unanimously authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and subject to receipt of the Required Vote, no other corporate proceedings on the part of the GTY Board or Merger Sub are necessary to approve and authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other documents contemplated hereby and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, enforceable against such GTY Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

3.3          Capitalization.

 

(a)          The GTY SEC Filings set forth the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of GTY. Except as set forth in the GTY SEC Filings filed prior to the date of this Agreement, except for the rights of holders of GTY Public Shares to have their GTY Public Shares redeemed for cash held in the Trust Account and except as contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of GTY or obligating GTY to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock of GTY. All shares of GTY Common Stock subject to issuance as aforesaid, upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. All outstanding GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and GTY Class B Ordinary Shares have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all applicable Laws, including securities Laws, and all requirements set forth in applicable contracts.

 

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(b)          GTY owns, directly or indirectly (through one or more of its Subsidiaries), all of the issued and outstanding Capital Stock of each Subsidiary of GTY. No GTY Party owns, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock of, or has any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, to make loans or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of, any other Person (excluding GTY Parties). Except as set forth in Section 3.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule, (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of the Subsidiaries of GTY or obligating of the Subsidiaries of GTY to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of the Subsidiaries of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock. All Capital Stock set forth in Section 3.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule, upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

(c)          Upon the Closing, the Merger Shares will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and shall be issued without violation of any preemptive rights of any third party free and clear of any Liens, other than Permitted Liens.

 

3.4          Non-contravention; Required Consents .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 3.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule, the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (i) violate or conflict with any (A) Law or Order applicable to any GTY Party, or (B) provision of the Organizational Documents of any GTY Party; (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract, Consent or Permit to which any GTY Party is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; or (iii) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any GTY Common Stock or any assets of any GTY Party, other than Permitted Liens. Except (w) as set forth on Section 3.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule, (x) the Required Vote, (y) the filing with the SEC of the Registration Statement and such other documents in compliance with the Securities Exchange Act and the Securities Act as may be required in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction and (z) such Consents and Permits, the failure to make or obtain which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, no GTY Party is required to give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction.

 

(b)          There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending or threatened in writing, against any GTY Party, or any of their assets, properties or rights, that (i) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (ii) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (iii) prohibits the GTY Parties from complying with their obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

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3.5          Brokers’ Fees . Except as disclosed in the GTY SEC Filings, no GTY Party has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

3.6          SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          GTY has filed with the SEC all forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC for and since its initial public offering of securities. As of their respective dates, the GTY SEC Filings (i) were prepared in accordance, in all material respects, with the requirements of the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act, as applicable, as in effect on the date so filed, and (ii) did not, at the time they were filed (or, if amended, as of the date of such amendment), contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or incorporated by reference therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Except to the extent set forth in the preceding sentence, GTY makes no representation or warranty whatsoever concerning any GTY SEC Filing as of any time other than the date or period with respect to which it was filed. The certifications and statements required by (x) Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act and (y) 18 U.S.C. § 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) relating to the GTY SEC Filings are accurate and complete and comply as to form and content with all applicable Governmental Bodies in all material respects.

 

(b)          Each of the consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto) was prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto or, in the case of unaudited financial statements, as permitted by Form 10-Q of the SEC) and each fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of GTY as of the respective dates thereof and for the respective periods indicated therein, except as otherwise noted therein (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal and recurring year-end adjustments).

 

(c)          The financial records, systems, controls, data and information of GTY are recorded, stored, maintained and operated under means that are under the exclusive ownership and direct control of GTY or its accountants. GTY has devised and maintain a system of Internal Controls. The Internal Controls for GTY satisfy the requirements of Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act, and such Internal Controls are designed to ensure that all material information concerning GTY is made known on a timely basis to the individuals responsible for the preparation of GTY SEC Filings and other public disclosure documents.

 

3.7          Litigation; Legal Compliance . Except as set forth in Section 3.7 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule or as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, (a) there is no material Proceeding pending or threatened in writing, involving the GTY Parties, or affecting any of their assets, rights or properties, or affecting the Roll-Up Transactions; (b) there are no material Orders to which the GTY Parties are subject; and (c) each GTY Party has complied with, and is in compliance with all applicable Laws, Orders and Permits applicable to the GTY Parties.

 

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3.8          Trust Account . As of August 17, 2018, GTY has at least $562,277,933.00 Dollars in a trust account at UBS, maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, acting as trustee (the “ Trust Account ”) invested in United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, having a maturity of 180 days or less, or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that invest solely in United States “government securities.”

 

ARTICLE 4

PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period between the execution of this Agreement and the Closing.

 

4.1          General . Each Party shall, and shall cause its respective Affiliates to, use all commercially reasonable efforts to take all actions and to do all things necessary, proper, or advisable in order to (a) consummate and make effective the Transaction, including the execution and delivery of all documents and instruments not specifically contemplated this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement but which are necessary, proper or advisable in connection such Transaction, provided , that nothing herein shall require (x) any GTY Party to take any action to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 6.2 or (y) any Company Party to take any action to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 6.3 , and (b) cause the satisfaction, but not waiver, of the other Party’s conditions set forth in Article 6 below.

 

4.2          Notices and Consents . As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, the Company Parties shall solicit the Consents set forth on Section 4.2 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule . The Company Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts, and the GTY Parties shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Company Parties, to obtain all such Consents prior to the Closing; provided , however , that no GTY Party shall not be required to pay or commit to pay any amount to (or incur any obligation in favor of) any Person from whom any such consent may be required.

 

4.3          Operation of Business . Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, as set forth in Section 4.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , or with the prior written consent of GTY, the Company shall, and shall cause the Company Parties and their Affiliates to: (i) conduct the Company Parties and the Business only in the Ordinary Course of Business, (ii) continue to operate in a manner consistent with the operating budget and to make capital expenditures in the Ordinary Course of Business (and, with respect to the calendar year ending December 31, 2018, in an aggregate amount not less than 90% of the budgeted amounts therefor under the capital expenditure and operating budgets, each as provided to GTY), (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the business, properties, physical facilities and operations of the Company Parties and the Business, preserve intact the current business organization of the Company Parties, keep available the services of the current officers, employees and agents of the Company Parties, and maintain the relations and goodwill with suppliers, customers, lessors, licensors, lenders and key employees, (iv) not otherwise take any action, or fail to take any reasonable action within its control, that would require disclosure pursuant to Section 2.6(c) of this Agreement as if the representations in Section 2.6(c) were made as of the date of such action; (v) not otherwise take any action that would reasonably be expected to result in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Article 2 becoming false or inaccurate such that the condition set forth in Section 6.2(a) would fail to be satisfied; (vi) not repay or incur any Debt after 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date and (vii) not to take any of the following actions, except in the Ordinary Course of Business:

 

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(a)          collect or discount accounts receivable, accelerate the collection of accounts receivable from future periods into more current periods, delay the payment of accounts payable or accrued expenses, decrease the historic levels of inventory, delay the purchase of services or supplies or delay capital repairs or maintenance;

 

(b)          enter into new agreements or modify existing agreements that would incur deferred revenue or offer rebates, discounts or other pricing incentives;

 

(c)          (i) grant any increase in salary or bonuses, any incentive award, bonus, severance or similar compensation or otherwise increase the compensation or benefits payable or provided (including vacation) to any present or former director, officer, employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider except such grants, announcements and increases set forth on Section 2.6(d)(vii) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule or as required by existing Contracts; (ii) adopt, amend or terminate any Employee Benefit Plan or increased the compensation or benefits provided under any Employee Benefit Plan, (iii) hire, promote, or change the classification (exempt or non-exempt) or status (employee or independent contractor) in respect of any employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider or (iv) grant any equity or equity-based awards;

 

(d)          issue, create, incur or assume any Debt or incur, offer, place, arrange, syndicate, assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable for, any Debt for borrowed money (directly, contingently or otherwise), other than Debt which can be paid-off in full at the Closing;

 

(e)          make any change in its accounting, auditing or tax methods, principles, periods, practices or elections, including any change or modification to the cash management customs and practices (including the collection of receivables, payment of payables, maintenance of inventory and credit practices), other than those required by applicable Law or GAAP;

 

(f)           commit to make any future capital expenditure not made prior to Closing, except for capital expenditures that are consistent with the capital expenditure and operating budgets provided to GTY;

 

(g)          amend or modify any pricing or collection terms of any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof), if such amendment or modification would delay or defer cash collection or accounts receivable recordation or recognition under such Material Contract or Contract; or

 

(h)          agree or commit to do any of the foregoing.

 

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall be permitted to enter into the Bridge Loan, if applicable.

 

4.4          Access and Cooperation .

 

(a)          The Company shall, and shall cause the Company Parties and their Affiliates to: (i) provide the GTY Parties and their respective representatives full access to key personnel, books, records, facilities, properties, customers, suppliers, records, Contracts, documents and data of the Company Parties and the Business, and (ii) furnish the GTY Parties and their respective representatives with copies of all such books, records, Tax Returns, Contracts, documents, data and information as they may reasonably request; provided , that such access, investigations and inquiries by or on behalf of the GTY Parties shall (x) be given at reasonable times and upon prior written notice, and (y) during normal business hours and without undue interference with normal operations or customer or employee relations.

 

(b)          All information disclosed by or to any Party, any Company Party or any GTY Party, or any of their respective agents and representatives, pursuant to this Agreement shall be kept confidential in accordance with the confidentiality agreement, dated June 18, 2018, as amended (the “ Confidentiality Agreement ”), between GTY and the Company. Notwithstanding anything herein or therein to the contrary, the Company and the OC Holders’ Representative (i) shall be permitted to disclose information as required by law or to employees or advisors of the OC Holders’ Representative or the Company, and to the OC Holders, in each case who have a need to know such information, on the condition that such persons are subject to confidentiality obligations with respect thereto, (ii) may share information in connection with the information statement or to the extent reasonably necessary and appropriate to secure consents and approvals required under this Agreement and (iii) any obligation to return or destroy information shall be tolled until the fulfillment of the OC Holders’ Responsibilities hereunder; provided , however , if the OC Holders’ Representative must disclose Confidential Information as required by law, the OC Holders’ Representative will provide prompt advance written notice to GTY prior to disclosing such Confidential Information so that GTY may seek an appropriate order or other remedy protecting such Confidential Information from disclosure or waive compliance with the terms of this Section 4.4(b) in writing, and the OC Holders’ Representative will reasonably cooperate with GTY to obtain such protective order or other remedy.

 

(c)          In the event and for so long as any Party actively is contesting or defending against any charge, complaint or other Proceeding by any other Person in connection with (i) any transaction contemplated under this Agreement or (ii) any event, fact, circumstance, or occurrence or transaction on or prior to the Closing Date involving the Company Parties or the GTY Parties, each other Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, cooperate with such Party or its counsel in the contest or defense, make available its personnel, and provide such testimony and access to its books and records as shall be necessary or desirable in connection with such contest or defense thereof, including entering into a joint defense agreement or confidentiality agreement with respect thereto, all at the sole cost and expense of the contesting or defending Party, except to the extent that the contesting or defending Party is entitled to indemnification therefor pursuant to Article 7 .

 

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4.5          Notice of Developments . Each Party shall provide the other Parties with prompt written notice of (a) any failure to comply with or satisfy, in any material respect, any of its covenants, conditions or agreements hereunder, or (b) any event, fact or circumstance that (i) would reasonably be expected to cause any of such Party’s representations and warranties to become untrue or misleading or which would affect its ability to consummate the Transaction, (ii) would have been required to be disclosed by such Party under this Agreement had it existed or been known on the date hereof, (iii) gives such party any reason to believe that any of the conditions of the other Party set forth in Article 6 would reasonably be expected not to be satisfied, (iv) is of a nature that is or would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect on any Company Party or GTY, or (v) would require any amendment or supplement to any GTY SEC Filing. Each Party shall have the obligation to supplement or amend its respective Disclosure Schedule with respect to any matter hereafter arising or discovered which, if existing or known at the date of this Agreement, would have been required to be set forth or described therein; provided , that to the extent such supplement or amendment relates to any matter that occurred or existed prior to the date of this Agreement, then such supplement or amendment shall not be deemed to have cured any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warrant with respect to such matter contained in this Agreement, including for purposes of indemnification under Article 7 ; provided , further , that to the extent such supplement or amendment relates to any matter that occurring or arising on or after the date of this Agreement, then such supplement or amendment shall not form the basis of a claim for a breach hereunder (except to the extent caused by a failure to operate the Company Parties and the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business from and after the date of this Agreement), but may be considered for purposes of determining the satisfaction of the conditions in Article 6 . Such obligations of the Parties to amend or supplement their respective Disclosure Schedules shall terminate on the earlier to occur of (i) the termination of this Agreement and (ii) the Closing Date.

 

4.6          No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading .

 

(a)          The Company and its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives shall not, directly or indirectly: (i) solicit, initiate or encourage any inquiry, proposal, offer or contact from any Person (other than as contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to effectuate the Closing) relating to any transaction involving (A) the sale of any Capital Stock, assets (other than the sale of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business) or debt of the Company Parties, (B) any acquisition, divestiture, merger, share or unit exchange, consolidation, redemption, financing or similar transaction involving the Company Parties, or (C) any similar transaction or business combination involving the Company Parties (in each case, an “ Acquisition Proposal ”); (ii) participate in any discussion or negotiation regarding, or furnish any information with respect to, or assist or facilitate in any manner, any Acquisition Proposal or any attempt to make an Acquisition Proposal; (iii) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, any Acquisition Proposal; (iv) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, or execute or enter into, any letter of intent, agreement in principle, memorandum of understanding, merger agreement, asset or share purchase or share exchange agreement, option agreement or other similar agreement related to any Acquisition Proposal; (v) enter into any agreement or agreement in principle requiring any Party or Company Party to abandon, terminate or fail to consummate the Transaction or breach its obligations hereunder or thereunder; or (vi) propose or agree to do any of the foregoing. The Company and its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives, representatives shall immediately cease and cause to be terminated all existing discussions or negotiations with any Person conducted heretofore with respect to any Acquisition Proposal, or any inquiry or proposal that may reasonably be expected to result in an Acquisition Proposal, request the prompt return or destruction of all confidential information previously furnished with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (except to the extent required by Law or internal compliance policies or procedures) and immediately terminate all physical and electronic data room access previously granted to any Person with respect to an Acquisition Proposal.

 

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(b)          The Company and OC Holders’ Representative acknowledges and agrees that each is aware, and the Company acknowledges and agrees that the Company Parties, the OC Holders and each of their respective Affiliates and representatives is aware (or upon receipt of any material nonpublic information of the GTY Parties, will be advised by the Company), of the restrictions imposed by the United States federal securities Laws and other applicable foreign and domestic Laws on Persons possessing material nonpublic information about a public company. The Company and OC Holders’ Representative hereby agree, for themselves, and the Company agrees, on behalf of the Company Parties, the OC Holders and each of their respective Affiliates and representatives, that from the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date and the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, or while any of them are in possession of such material nonpublic information, none of such Persons shall, directly or indirectly, acquire, offer or propose to acquire, agree to acquire, sell or transfer or offer or propose to sell or transfer any securities of GTY, communicate such information to any other Person, take any other action with respect to GTY, or cause or encourage any Person to do any of the foregoing.

 

4.7          SEC Filings .

 

(a)          As promptly as practicable, GTY shall prepare and file a Current Report on Form 8-K pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act to report the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Form 8-K ”), and the Parties shall issue a mutually agreeable press release announcing the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Press Release ”).

 

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(b)          As promptly as reasonably practicable after the date hereof and the availability of the PCAOB Financial Statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries and the other target companies and their Subsidiaries involved in the Roll-Up Transactions, GTY and the Company shall prepare and GTY shall file with the SEC the Registration Statement which shall (i) comply as to form, in all material respects, with, as applicable, the provisions of the Securities Act and (ii) include a proxy statement (the “ Proxy Statement ”) for the purpose of soliciting proxies from GTY Shareholders to vote at the GTY Shareholder Meeting in favor of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters that will also constitute a prospectus pursuant to which the securities of Holdings issuable in connection with the GTY Merger will be registered under the Securities Act. GTY and the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC as promptly as practicable after such filing, and GTY shall thereafter, in compliance with the relevant requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, file and mail or deliver the Proxy Statement to the GTY Shareholders. GTY shall advise the Company promptly after it receives notice thereof, of the respective times when any supplement or amendment has been filed, of the issuance of any stop order, or of any request by the SEC for amendment of any of the Registration Statement or comments thereon and responses thereto or requests by the SEC for additional information. The Parties acknowledge that a substantial portion of the Registration Statement and certain other forms, reports and other filings required to be made by GTY under the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act in connection with the Transaction (collectively, “ Additional GTY Filings ”) shall include disclosure regarding the Company Parties and the Business, and their management, operations and financial condition. Accordingly, the Company agrees to, and agrees to cause the Company Parties to, as promptly as reasonably practicable, provide GTY with all information concerning the OC Holders and the Company Parties, the Business, their management, operations and financial condition, in each case, that is reasonably required to be included in the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings or any other GTY SEC Filing. The Company shall make, and shall cause the Company Parties to make, their Affiliates, directors, officers, managers and employees available to GTY and its counsel in connection with the drafting of the Registration Statement and Additional GTY Filings and responding in a timely manner to comments thereto from the SEC. If, at any time prior to the Closing, the Parties discover or become aware of any event, fact or circumstance relating to the OC Holders, the Company Parties or the Business, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, managers or employees or their respective management, operations or financial condition, which should be set forth in an amendment or a supplement to the Registration Statement so that such documents would not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or failure to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading, such Person shall promptly inform the other Parties, and the Parties shall cooperate reasonably in connection with preparing and disseminating any such required amendment or supplement. GTY shall make all necessary filings with respect to the Transaction under the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act and applicable blue sky Laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. GTY, acting through the GTY Board, shall include in the Proxy Statement the recommendation of the GTY Board that the GTY Shareholders vote in favor of the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters; provided , however , that the GTY Board may withdraw or modify such recommendation if the GTY Board determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, that failure to do so could be inconsistent with its fiduciary obligations under applicable Law.

 

(c)          At least five (5) days prior to Closing, GTY shall begin preparing, in consultation with the Company, a draft Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with and announcing the Closing, together with, or incorporating by reference, such information that is or may be required to be disclosed with respect to the Transaction pursuant to Form 8-K (the “ Closing Form 8-K ”). Prior to the Closing, the Parties shall prepare a mutually agreeable press release announcing the consummation of the Transaction (“ Closing Press Release ”). Concurrently with the Closing, GTY shall distribute the Closing Press Release, and as soon as practicable thereafter, file the Closing Form 8-K with the SEC.

 

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(d)          The Company covenants and agrees that the information (i) relating to the OC Holders, the Company Parties or the Business, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, managers or employees or their respective management, operations or financial condition, or (ii) provided by the Company or any Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates or representatives, in any case, to be contained in the Proxy Statement, the Additional GTY Filings, any other GTY SEC Filing, any document submitted to any other Governmental Body or any announcement or public statement regarding the Transaction (including the Signing Press Release and the Closing Press Release) shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading at (w) the time such information is filed, submitted or made publicly available, (w) the time the Proxy Statement (or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto) is first mailed to the GTY Shareholders, (y) the time of the GTY Shareholder Meeting, or (z) the Closing.

 

(e)          GTY covenants and agrees that the information (i) relating to GTY or any of its Affiliates, directors, officers, managers or employees or their respective management, operations or financial condition or (ii) relating to the Transaction or the Roll-Up Transactions, in any case, contained in the Proxy Statement, the Additional GTY Filings, any other GTY SEC Filing, any document submitted to any other Governmental Body or any announcement or public statement regarding the Transaction or the Roll-Up Transaction (including the Signing Press Release and the Closing Press Release) shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading at (w) the time such information is filed, submitted or made publicly available, (w) the time the Proxy Statement (or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto) is first mailed to the GTY Shareholders, (y) the time of the GTY Shareholder Meeting, or (z) the Closing.

 

4.8          Registration Rights . The Parties hereto agree to that Exhibit B hereto sets forth the registration rights relating to the GTY Common Stock to be issued to the OC Holders hereunder. The OC Holders agree to reasonably cooperate in good faith with GTY prior to reselling any GTY Common Stock the OC Holders receive hereunder (a) to ensure an orderly disposition of such GTY Common Stock and (b) to make such disposition in a manner that maximizes value for all holders of GTY Common Stock.

 

4.9          Investor Presentations . Each Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates and its and their respective officers, employees, and advisors, including legal and accounting advisors, to provide, on a timely basis, all cooperation and information that that is reasonably necessary and customary in connection with preparation of investor presentations related to the Transaction and to be available on a reasonable and customary basis for meetings, including management and other presentations and “road show” appearances.

 

4.10        Certain Business Relationships . The Company and the Company Parties, as applicable, shall cause all of the Contracts which are or are required to be set forth in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule (regardless of whether they are, in fact, so listed) to be terminated at or prior to the Closing.

 

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4.11        Remaining Stockholder Notices . The Company will, in accordance with applicable Law and its organizational documents, on or before the fifteenth (15th) Business Day after the date of this Agreement, mail to any OC Holder that has not theretofore executed a written consent adopting this Agreement, approving the Transaction and waiving any appraisal rights of Section 262 of the DGCL (each, a “ Remaining Stockholder ”) a request that such OC Holder execute the written consent of the OC Holders approving the Merger as provided in Section 264 of the DGCL and that such OC Holder waive any appraisal rights of Section 262 of the DGCL. In connection with such request, the Company will, through its board of directors, recommend to the OC Holders approval of the Merger. Approval of this Agreement by the OC Holders will not restrict the ability of the Company’s board of directors thereafter to terminate or amend this Agreement to the extent permitted by this Agreement and not prohibited by Subchapter IX of the DGCL. Within ten (10) Business Days after the date of this Agreement, the Company will deliver to GTY, for review and comment, the information statement or other information to be delivered to the Remaining Stockholders, and will incorporate therein any reasonable comments of GTY and its legal counsel delivered to the Company within five (5) Business Days after receiving such information statement or other information. Such information statement or other information will be mailed by the Company to the Remaining Stockholders not later than twenty (20) Business Days after the date of this Agreement.

 

4.12        Exercise of Company Rights . Upon the request of GTY, the Company or any OC Holder, as applicable, shall exercise any rights it may have under the Company’s organizational documents or other agreement among the OC Holders to compel the OC Holders to (i) execute and deliver any documents, certificates, or agreements reasonably necessary to consummate transactions contemplated hereby and (ii) waive any rights with respect to appraisal of OC Shares or similar rights, in each case, to the extent permitted by applicable Law.

 

4.13        Financial Statements and Related Information . The Company shall provide to GTY as promptly as practicable after the date of this Agreement (i) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the audited consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statement of cash flows as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB and shall be unqualified, (ii) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, including consolidated balance sheets, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statements of cash flows as of and for the nine (9) month period ended September 30, 2018 (and the unaudited comparable period in the prior year) together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB, (iii) all other audited and unaudited financial statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries required under the applicable rules, regulations and guidance of the SEC to be included in the Registration Statement and/or the Closing Form 8-K and (iv) all selected financial data of the Company and its Subsidiaries required by Item 301 of Regulation S-K, in each case to be included in the Registration Statement and the Closing Form 8-K (collectively, the financial statements and information referred to in this Section 4.13 , the “ PCAOB Financial Statements ”)

 

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4.14        GTY Merger . GTY agrees that the securities to be issued to the GTY Shareholders in connection with the GTY Merger shall be GTY Common Stock identical to the GTY Common Stock constituting Merger Shares hereunder.

 

4.15        Holdings Assignment . GTY will assign to Holdings all of GTY’s rights, interests and obligations under this Agreement and all agreements in connection with the Roll-Up Transactions.

 

4.16        Bridge Loan . In the event that the Closing has not occurred on or before January 25, 2019 (the “ Funding Date ”) and this Agreement is still in effect as of the Funding Date, GTY shall lend the Company on the Funding Date the principal amount of $490,000 bearing simple interest at a rate of 4.0% per annum pursuant to the terms of a customary, unsecured promissory note (the “ Bridge Loan ”). If made, GTY shall forgive the Bridge Loan at Closing and the Cash Purchase Price shall be reduced by the principal and interest then outstanding under the Bridge Loan.

 

ARTICLE 5

POST-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period following the Closing:

 

5.1          General . Following the Closing, each Party shall take such further actions and execute and deliver such further documents and instruments as may be required or reasonably requested by any other Party to consummate fully the Transaction and to effect the other purposes of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

 

5.2          D&O Indemnification .

 

(a)          From and after the Closing, GTY shall, subject to any change in additional or lesser coverage in amount, scope, cost of premium or otherwise as decided by a majority of the GTY Board, provide or shall cause to be provided to each individual who becomes a director of any GTY Party (the “ Covered Persons ”), rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance which are at least as favorable to such individuals as the rights to advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance set forth in the Organizational Documents of the Company.

 

(b)          For a period of six (6) years after the Closing, the GTY Parties shall either maintain director and officer liability insurance or acquire a director and officer liability run-off policy, which in either case shall provide coverage for the individuals who were officers, directors or managers of the Company Parties or the GTY Parties prior to Closing comparable to the coverage provided as of the date hereof under the policy or policies maintained by the Company Parties for the benefit of such individuals.

 

(c)          From and after the Closing, in the event any GTY Party or any of its successors or assigns (i) consolidates with or merges into any other Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger, or (ii) transfers or conveys all or substantially all of their assets to any Person, then, and in each such case, to the extent necessary, unless occurring by operation of law, proper provision shall be made so that the successors and assigns of GTY assume the obligations set forth in this Section 5.2 .

 

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(d)          The provisions of this Section 5.2 , (i) are intended to be for the benefit of, to grant third-party rights to and shall be enforceable by, and may not be amended without the approval of, each Covered Person and his heirs and representatives and (ii) are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other rights to indemnification or contribution that any such Person may have by Contract or otherwise.

 

5.3          Surviving Company Equity Incentive Plan . Promptly following the Closing, GTY will cause to be established in the Surviving Company an equity incentive plan to which 300,000 shares of GTY Common Stock will be reserved for issuance of restricted stock units or other equity-based awards to be granted with performance-based vesting to employees of the Surviving Company, with all such shares to be committed for issuance pursuant to such restricted stock units or other awards in the applicable employment agreements. Such shares shall be registered on a registration statement on Form S-8 no earlier than sixty (60) days after the Closing Form 8-K is filed with the SEC.

 

5.4          Tax Matters .

 

(a)          Tax Returns.

 

(i)           The Company shall (A) prepare and timely file, or cause to cause the relevant Company Party to prepare and timely file all Tax Returns of the Company and each Subsidiary of the Company due (after taking into account all appropriate extensions) on or before the Closing Date (the “ Company Prepared Returns ”) and (B) timely pay, or cause the relevant Company Party to pay, all Taxes that are shown as payable with respect to Company Prepared Returns. All Company Prepared Returns shall be prepared in accordance with existing procedures, practices, and accounting methods of the Company and its Subsidiaries and, to the extent applicable, the conventions provided for in accordance with Section 5.4(a)(iii) .

 

(ii)         GTY shall cause the relevant Company Party to prepare and timely file all Tax Returns of the Surviving Company that are due after the Closing Date (the “ GTY Prepared Returns ”). To the extent that a GTY Prepared Return includes a Tax for which the OC Holders are required to indemnify a GTY Indemnitee pursuant to Section 7.1(a) , such Tax Return shall be prepared on a basis consistent with existing procedures and practices and accounting methods, and, to the extent applicable, the conventions provided in Section 5.4(a)(iii) , unless required otherwise by Law. At least twenty (20) days prior to filing any GTY Prepared Return that includes a Tax for which the OC Holders are required to indemnify a GTY Indemnitee pursuant to Section 7.1(a) such GTY Prepared Return shall be submitted to the OC Holders’ Representative. GTY shall incorporate any timely and reasonable comments made by the OC Holders’ Representative in the final Tax Return prior to filing.

 

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(iii)        The OC Holders’ Representative, the OC Holders and GTY agree with respect to certain Tax matters as follows:

 

(A)         The Tax years of the Company Parties organized under U.S. Tax Laws shall end for U.S. federal income Tax purposes as of the end of the Closing Date and, to the extent permissible under applicable Laws, the Company Parties shall elect to have each of its other Tax years end as of the end of the Closing Date.

 

(B)         To treat all indemnification payments under this Agreement as adjustments to the Purchase Price for all relevant Tax purposes.

 

(C)         To treat all interest and other earnings on the Indemnity Escrow Account as income of the OC Holders in accordance with the transition rule set forth in Proposed Treasury Regulation Section 1.468B-8(h)(2).

 

(D)         That no election under Code Section 338(g) or Code Section 336(e) shall be made with respect to the acquisition (or sale) of the shares of any Company Party contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Unless otherwise required by Law, neither the OC Holders nor GTY shall take any position (and GTY shall not allow any Company Party or any of its other Affiliates to take any position) during the course of any audit or other Proceeding with respect to any Taxes or Tax Returns (whether or not a Tax Contest) that is inconsistent with any election, position, or agreement provided for in this Section 5.4(a)(iii) .

 

(b)          Apportionment of Taxes. For purposes of determining the amount of Taxes that are attributable to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion of any Straddle Period ending on or prior to the Closing Date) the parties agree as follows:

 

(i)          In the case of property Taxes and other similar Taxes imposed on a periodic basis for a Straddle Period and with respect to property owned by a Company Party on or before the Closing Date, the amounts that are attributable to the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date shall be determined by multiplying the Taxes for the entire period by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of days in the period ending on the Closing Date and the denominator of which is the number of days in the entire period.

 

(ii)         In the case of Taxes imposed on any Company Party, GTY or any other GTY Indemnitee as a result of income of any Flow-Thru Entity realized prior to the Closing Date (such income being computed assuming the Flow-Thru Entity had a year that ends on the Closing Date and closed its books), such Taxes shall be treated as Taxes of the relevant Company Party for a Pre-Closing Tax Period.

 

(iii)        In the case of all other Taxes for a Straddle Period (including income Taxes, employment Taxes, and sales and use Taxes) the amount attributable to the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date shall be determined as if the relevant Company Party filed a separate Tax Return with respect to such Taxes for the portion of the Straddle Period ending as of the end of the day on the Closing Date using a “closing of the books methodology.” For purposes of clause (ii), any item determined on an annual or periodic basis (including amortization and depreciation deductions and the effects of graduated rates) shall be allocated to the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date based on the mechanics set forth in clause (i) for periodic Taxes.

 

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(c)          Cooperation. GTY, the Company, the OC Holders’ Representative and each OC Holder shall, to the extent related to a Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period (i) assist in the preparation and timely filing of any Tax Return of any Company Party, (ii) assist in any audit or other Proceeding with respect to Taxes or Tax Returns of any Company Party (whether or not a Tax Contest), (iii) make available any information, records or other documents relating to any Taxes or Tax Returns of any Company Party; (iv) provide any information necessary or reasonably requested to allow GTY or any relevant Company Party to comply with any information reporting or withholding requirements contained in the Code or other applicable Laws or to compute the amount of payroll or other employment Taxes due with respect to any payment made in connection with this Agreement; and (v) provide certificates or forms, and timely execute any Tax Return, that are necessary or appropriate to establish an exemption for (or reduction in) any Transfer Tax.

 

(d)          Tax Contests. GTY shall control, or cause the applicable Company Party to control, the conduct of any audit or other Proceeding relating to Taxes of any Company Party (a “ Tax Contest ”); provided , however , that the OC Holders’ Representative, at the sole cost and expense of the OC Holders, shall have the right to participate in any such Tax Contest to the extent it relates solely to Taxes for a Pre-Closing Tax Period. GTY shall not extend any statute of limitations, concede or stipulate any material issues, settle, appeal, or institute any court action with respect to any such Tax Contest without the consent of the OC Holders’ Representative (not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned; provided that it is understood that withholding any such consent shall be reasonable if the OC Holders’ Representative’s position has substantial authority).

 

(e)          Transfer Taxes. All federal, state, local, non-U.S. transfer, excise, sales, use, ad valorem value added, registration, stamp, recording, property and similar Taxes or fees applicable to, imposed upon, or arising out of the transfer of the shares in the Company or any other transaction contemplated by this Agreement and all related interest and penalties (collectively, “ Transfer Taxes ”) shall be paid by the OC Holders.

 

(f)           Consolidated Returns. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, if GTY or Holdings files affiliated returns, consolidated returns, combined group returns, unitary group returns, or other group recognized by applicable Tax Law, neither the OC Holders nor the OC Holders’ Representative shall be liable to GTY, Holdings or any other party to the Roll-Up Transactions for any Taxes attributable to any transaction that occurs on the Closing Date after the Closing.

 

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(g)          Tax Refunds.

 

(i)          Subject to Section 5.4(g)(iii) , all refunds of Taxes (other than refunds of Transfer Taxes, which shall be allocated in the same manner as Transfer Taxes are allocated under Section 5.4(e) ) of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company for any Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion of a Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date as determined in accordance with the same principles provided for in Section 5.4(b) ) (whether in the form of cash received from the applicable Governmental Body or a direct credit against Taxes that are not indemnified pursuant to Section 7.1(a) ) shall be for the benefit of the OC Holders.

 

(ii)         To the extent that GTY or any Company Party receives a refund that is for the benefit of the OC Holders, GTY shall pay to the Company for distribution to the OC Holders the amount of such refund (without interest other than interest received from the Governmental Body) net of (i) any Taxes (including any Taxes that would be imposed on a distribution of any portion of such refund to GTY); and (ii) any expenses that GTY, a Company Party, or any of their Affiliates incur (or has or will incur) with respect to such refund (and related interest); provided that GTY shall provide the OC Holders’ Representative with an accounting of any such Taxes and expenses. The net amount due to the OC Holders shall be payable ten (10) days after receipt of the refund from the applicable Governmental Body (or, if the refund is in the form of direct credit, ten (10) days after filing the Tax Return claiming such credit).

 

(iii)        Nothing in this Section 5.4(g) shall require that GTY make any payment with respect to any refund for a Tax (and such refunds shall be for the benefit of GTY or the applicable Company Party) that is with respect to any refund of Tax that is the result of the carrying back of any net operating loss or other Tax attribute or Tax credit incurred in a Post-Closing Tax Period (or portion of any Straddle Period beginning after the Closing Date).

 

(h)           Tax Treatment . None of GTY, Merger Sub, the Company or any of their respective Affiliates shall take any action that would reasonably be likely to prevent the Merger from qualifying as part of a tax free Code Section 351 transaction (“ 351 Transaction ”) and prior to the Effective Time, GTY, Merger Sub, the Company and their respective Affiliates shall cause the Merger to qualify as part of a Section 351 Transaction.

 

(i)            351 Transaction . GTY shall:

 

(i)           Ensure that the Merger will qualify as part of a tax-free transaction under Section 351 of the Code;

 

(ii)         Ensure all shareholders in the Roll-Up Transactions who contribute property to Holdings (or are treated as contributing property to Holdings through a merger transaction) and do not receive any stock in Holdings for services or for consideration that does not constitute property;

 

(iii)        Ensure that all of the property transferred to Holdings in the Roll-Up Transactions occurs as part of an integrated transaction for Tax purposes;

 

(iv)        Ensure that all of the Persons contributing property to Holdings (or treated as contributing property to Holdings through a merger transaction) in the Roll-Up Transactions have control of Holdings within the meaning of Section 368(c) of the Code immediately after and as a result of the property transfers in Roll-Up Transactions;

 

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(v)         Ensure that Section 367 of the Code will not cause any part of the 351 Transaction to be taxable to the OC Holders;

 

(vi)        Ensure that no part of the Roll-Up Transactions would fall under the “investment company” provisions of Section 351(e) of the Code; and ensure that none of Holdings stock issued in the Roll-up Transactions is described in Treasury Regulation Section 1.351-1(a)(1)(ii) or that any transferor would otherwise be considered an “accommodation transferor” within the meaning of applicable Tax law.

 

ARTICLE 6

CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE

 

6.1          Conditions to Obligations of OC Holders and GTY Parties . The obligations of the Company, GTY and Merger Sub to consummate the Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          the Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the SEC;

 

(b)          the Required Vote shall have been obtained;

 

(c)          there shall not be any Law or Order in effect preventing consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part, or any Proceeding seeking to restrain, prevent, change or delay the consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part;

 

(d)          the GTY Share Redemptions shall have been completed in accordance with the terms hereof, all rules and regulations of the SEC and the Proxy Statement and GTY shall have delivered to the Company evidence that, immediately prior the Closing (and following the GTY Share Redemptions and payment of any expenses related to the transactions contemplated under this Agreement), that GTY will have no less than the Necessary Cash Amount in the Trust Account; and

 

(e)          The GTY Merger has been declared effective.

 

6.2          Conditions to Obligations of GTY and Merger Sub . The obligations of each of GTY and Merger Sub to consummate the Transaction are subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          the representations and warranties of the Company contained in Article 2 shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, except for the Fundamental Representations (but excluding, with respect solely to Contracts, the representations made in Section 2.4(b) ), which must be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date, in each case as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

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(b)          each Company Party shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of the covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed by it prior to or at the Closing;

 

(c)          there shall not have been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any OC Holder, any Company Party or the Business;

 

(d)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 6.2(a) , (b) and (c) is satisfied, (ii) the Organizational Documents of each Company Party, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of each Company Party, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of any Company Party;

 

(e)          the Consents or Permits set forth in Section 6.2(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule shall have been obtained;

 

(f)           OC Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY the Escrow Agreement executed by OC Holders’ Representative and the Escrow Agent;

 

(g)          each of the Founders shall have delivered to GTY a duly executed Founder Lock-Up Agreement;

 

(h)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY an affidavit, signed under perjury, dated as of the Closing Date and in form and substance required under Treasury Regulation Section 1.897-2(h), stating that the Company is not, and has not been during the five-year period ending on the Closing Date, a “United States real property holding corporation” within the meaning of Section 897(c)(2) of the Code;

 

(i)           the Company shall have delivered to GTY a good standing certificate (or equivalent certificate) issued not more than ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date for each Company Party;

 

(j)           the Company shall have delivered to GTY evidence of the termination of each Contract set forth on Section 2.18 of the Company Disclosure Schedule;

 

(k)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY duly executed pay-off letters (or other evidence of the pay-off of Debt), releases, Lien discharges and such other evidence of the satisfaction in full of all Debt of the Company Parties (including the Company Indebtedness Paid at Closing) and the release of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) on the assets and properties of the Company Parties;

 

(l)           the Company shall have delivered to GTY the Option Notice Letters duly executed by each holder of Options;

 

(m)          no more than 5% of the OC Shares shall be Dissenting Shares;

 

(n)          no more than 5% of the OC Shares shall be Cash-Out Shares;

 

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(o)          the Founders shall have approved and adopted this Agreement pursuant to the Written Consent in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “ OC Holder Consent ”) by 12:00 noon EDT on the day after the date of this Agreement;

 

(p)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY the executed employment agreements of the Founders, in the forms attached hereto as Exhibits G ;

 

(q)          the Company shall have delivered to GTY the executed restrictive covenant agreements of the Founders, in the forms attached hereto as Exhibits H ;

 

(r)           GTY has received the PCAOB Financial Statements of the Company in a form reasonably satisfactory to GTY;

 

(s)          the Roll-Up Transactions shall have closed or will close substantially simultaneously with the Closing;

 

(t)          the PCAOB Financial Statements shall not, with respect to the Company’s revenue only, materially deviate from the Annual Financial Statements or Interim Financial Statements for each of (i) the twelve (12) month-period ended December 31, 2017, and (ii) the six (6) month period ended June 30, 2018, in the case of (i) and (ii), as determined in good faith by GTY.

 

All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to GTY.

 

6.3          Conditions to Obligations of the Company . The Company’s obligation to consummate the Transaction is subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) the following conditions:

 

(a)          all of the representations and warranties of GTY and Merger Sub contained in Article 3 of this Agreement shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

(b)          each of GTY and Merger Sub shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of its covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed prior to or at the Closing;

 

(c)          GTY shall have delivered to the Company a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 6.3(a) , (b) and (c) is satisfied; (ii) the Organizational Documents of each GTY Party, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of each GTY Party, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of each GTY Party;

 

(d)          GTY shall have issued and delivered the Merger Shares (less the Escrow Shares), the Company Indebtedness Paid at Closing, the Expense Fund and the Cash Consideration to the Exchange Agent;

 

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(e)          GTY shall have deposited the Escrow Shares with the Escrow Agent;

 

(f)           The founder shares of GTY Common Stock held by GTY’s sponsor and the shares of GTY Common Stock held by similarly situated participants (based upon their role with the applicable target company and the amount of equity held in the applicable target company) in the Roll-Up Transactions shall be subject to lock-up terms substantially similar to those set forth in the form of Founder Lock-Up Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit F ;

 

(g)          GTY shall have delivered to OC Holders’ Representative the Escrow Agreement executed by GTY and the Escrow Agent;

 

(h)          GTY shall have delivered to the Founders the executed employment agreements of the Founders, in the forms attached hereto as Exhibits G ; and

 

(i)           GTY shall have assigned to Holdings all of GTY’s rights, interests and obligations under this Agreement and Holdings shall have accepted such assignment.

 

All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company.

 

ARTICLE 7
REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT

 

7.1          Indemnification .

 

(a)           Indemnification by OC Holders . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Article 7 , the OC Holders shall indemnify and hold harmless GTY, its Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, including the Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ GTY Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of any Company Party contained in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any Company Party in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, (iii) any disputes or Proceedings among the OC Holders, (iv) any and all unpaid Debt, to the extent not actually deducted from the final Cash Consideration, (v) any Tax of any Company Party for a Pre-Closing Tax Period or pre-closing portion of a Straddle Period as determined pursuant to Section 5.4(b) to the extent such Taxes are not included in the calculation of Closing Date Indebtedness, as finally determined, (vi) any claim by any holder of Options with respect to the exercise, termination or cancellation of such Options, (vii) any Asserted Indemnifiable Third Party Claim (collectively, the “ GTY Indemnifiable Matters ”). OC Holders and OC Holders’ Representative acknowledge and agree that no OC Holder or controlling Affiliate of any OC Holder shall (a) be a GTY Indemnitee for purposes of this Agreement solely by virtue of its direct or indirect ownership of any GTY Common Stock, or rights thereto, issued as equity consideration pursuant to this Agreement, or (b) have any claim or right to contribution or indemnity from any GTY Indemnitee (including any claim or right pursuant to Section 5.2 of this Agreement) with respect to any Loss paid by the OC Holders pursuant to this Article 7 .

 

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(b)           Indemnification by GTY and Holdings . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Article 7 , GTY and Holdings shall indemnify and hold harmless each OC Holder and each of their Affiliates and their respective and their respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, excluding the Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ OC Holder Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of any GTY Party (excluding the Company Parties) in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any GTY Party (excluding the Company Parties) in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement or (iii) or any Third Party Claim related to the foregoing that alleges facts that, if true, would entitle the OC Holder Indemnitees to recovery under this Article 7 (collectively, the “ OC Holder Indemnifiable Matters ” and, together with the GTY Indemnifiable Matters, the “ Indemnifiable Matters ”).

 

7.2          Limitations on Indemnification .

 

(a)           Survival .

 

(i)           The representations and warranties in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto shall survive the Closing until the date that is eighteen (18) months following the Closing Date, except that the (i) Fundamental Representations shall survive indefinitely and (ii) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.11 shall survive until the date that is twenty-four (24) months following the Closing Date.

 

(ii)         The covenants and other agreements contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing and remain in full force and effect until the date that is 90 days after such covenants have been performed in accordance with their terms, except that the covenants set forth in Section 4.11 shall survive the Closing and remain in full force and effect until sixty (60) days after the expiration of the statute of limitations period applicable to the underlying subject matter (after giving effect to any waiver, tolling, mitigation or extension thereof).

 

(iii)        Any claim related to any intentional misrepresentation or fraud may be made at any time without limitation.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any claim made under and in accordance with this Article 7 prior to the expiration of the applicable period set forth above shall survive until such claim is finally resolved. No knowledge of, or investigation by or on behalf of, any party hereto will constitute a waiver of such party’s right to enforce any covenant, representation or warranty contained herein against any of the other parties or affect the right of a party to indemnification.

 

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(b)           Threshold . Subject to the other limitations set forth in this Agreement, including this Section 7.2 , no amount shall be payable by any Indemnifying Party pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 7.1(a)(i) unless and until the aggregate amount of all Losses otherwise payable in connection with such breach exceeds an amount equal to $145,000 (the “ Threshold ”), after which the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for all Losses and not just those Losses that are in excess of the Threshold; provided , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses relating to (y) any breach of or inaccuracy in any Fundamental Representation, or (z) any intentional or fraudulent breaches of any representations or warranties. With respect to any claim any GTY Party may be entitled to indemnification pursuant to Section 7.1(a)(i) , other than with respect to the Fundamental Representations, no amount shall by payable by any Indemnifying Party unless and until such amounts, in the aggregate, exceed $25,000.

 

(c)           Liability Cap . $2,900,000 shall serve as the maximum liability of any Indemnifying Party which may be recovered from the Indemnifying Party pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 7.1(a)(i) ; provided , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses (and such Losses shall not reduce the foregoing limitation) relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any Fundamental Representation (in which case liability will be capped at the total amount of the Merger Consideration), (ii) any intentional or fraudulent breaches of any representations or warranties or (iii) any breach of or inaccuracy in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.11 , in which case the maximum liability of any Indemnifying Party under this clause (iii) shall be $4,350,000 (which limitation shall not be reduced by any Losses recovered hereunder except for Losses relating to a breach of or inaccuracy of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.11 ). In no event will any OC Holder be liable to the GTY Indemnitees for any amounts in excess of the portion of the Merger Consideration actually received by, or in the case of any escrowed amounts hereunder, allocated to, such OC Holder (except with respect to fraud or intentional misrepresentation committed by such OC Holder).

 

7.3          Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims .

 

(a)          If a GTY Indemnitee or a OC Holder Indemnitee (the “ Indemnified Party ”) intends to make claim for Losses under this Article 7 , then the Indemnified Party shall give the party or parties obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to this Article 7 (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) written notice (a “ Breach Notice ”) of such Indemnifiable Matter which the Indemnified Party has determined has given or would give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement within thirty (30) days of such determination, setting forth (i) a brief description of the nature of the Indemnifiable Matter, (ii) the underlying representation, warranty, covenant or agreement alleged to have been breached and the facts then known as it relates to the Indemnifiable Matter, (iii) the total amount of the actual out-of-pocket Loss or the anticipated potential Loss (including any costs or expenses which have been or may be reasonably incurred in connection therewith), if known and quantifiable; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 7 , except to the extent that such failure shall have materially adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of the Breach Notice to dispute the contents of the Breach Notice. If the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party are unable to resolve the disputes to the Breach Notice, if any, within thirty (30) days of the Indemnifying Party’s receipt of the Breach Notice, the Indemnified Party shall be free to pursue such remedies as may be available to the Indemnified Party on the terms and subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

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(b)          If an Indemnified Party receives notice of any Proceeding with respect to an Indemnifiable Matter which may give rise to a claim for Losses under this Article 7 (a “ Third Party Claim ”), within thirty (30) days of the receipt of such notice, the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party notice of such Third Party Claim; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 7 , except to the extent that such failure shall have materially adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, by written notice to the Indemnified Party, to assume the entire control of the defense, compromise or settlement of the Third Party Claim, and shall be entitled to appoint a recognized and reputable counsel to be the lead counsel in connection with such defense that is reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume the defense of a Third Party Claim:

 

(i)           the Indemnifying Party shall diligently and in good faith defend such Third Party Claim and shall keep the Indemnified Party reasonably informed of the status of such defense;

 

(ii)         the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in any such defense, compromise or settlement thereof, including, without limitation, the selection of counsel, and the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party all information and documents related to such Third Party Claim; and

 

(iii)        the Indemnified Party (A) may participate in such defense and retain one law firm reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party at the Indemnifying Party’s expense if the Indemnified Party has been advised by outside legal counsel that there exists a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party or that there are one or more legal defenses available to the Indemnified Party which are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party or (B) may participate in such defense at the Indemnified Party’s expense in all other circumstances.

 

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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 7.3 , the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to assume or conduct the defense of any Third-Party Claim (without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, in its sole discretion) if (i) such Third-Party Claim relates to or arises in connection with any criminal action, subpoena, criminal investigative demand, criminal investigation or criminal proceeding of a Governmental Body, (ii) such Third-Party Claim seeks an injunction or equitable relief against any Indemnified Party, (iii) the Indemnifying Party has failed or is failing to defend in good faith such Third-Party Claim, (iv) the assumption of the defense of the Third-Party Claim would, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, give rise to conflicts of interest, (v) the assumption of the defense of the Third-Party Claim would have, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, a material adverse effect on the business relationship between the Indemnified Party and any Persons with whom it has material business dealings, (vi) settlement of, or an adverse judgment with respect to, the Third-Party Claim is, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, likely to establish a precedential custom or practice adverse to the continuing business interests of the Indemnified Party, (vii) the Indemnifying Party’s counsel is not reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, or (viii) the Indemnifying Party has not agreed and acknowledged in writing for the benefit of the Indemnified Party its unqualified obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party as provided hereunder with respect to such Third-Party Claim, subject to the limitations set forth in this Article 7 . If the Indemnifying Party (i) does not elect to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim, whether by not giving the Indemnified Party timely notice of its desire to so defend or otherwise, (ii) after assuming the defense of a Third-Party Claim, fails to take steps necessary to defend diligently such Third-Party Claim or (iii) is not entitled to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 7.3 , the Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not the obligation to, assume such defense and shall have the sole power to direct and control such defense, with counsel of its choosing it being understood that the Indemnified Party’s right to indemnification for a Third-Party Claim (including the payment of the reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party’s counsel by the Indemnifying Party) shall not be adversely affected by assuming the defense of such Third-Party Claim. The Indemnifying Party may enter into a settlement or consent to any judgment without the consent of the Indemnified Party so long as (i) such settlement or judgment involves monetary damages only which are indemnifiable in full by the Indemnifying Party and such Indemnifying Party has funded the payment of such monetary damages in full, (ii) a term of the settlement or judgment is that the Person or Persons asserting such Third-Party Claim unconditionally release all Indemnified Parties from all liability with respect to such claim and (iii) such settlement does not include any statement or admission of fact regarding culpability of, or failure to act by or on behalf of, the Indemnified Party; otherwise the consent of the Indemnified Party shall be required in order to enter into any settlement of, or consent to the entry of a judgment with respect to, any Third-Party Claim, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume control of the defense of a Third-Party Claim in accordance with this Section 7.3 , the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ counsel separate from counsel employed by the Indemnifying Party in any such action and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel employed by the Indemnified Party shall be at the expense of the Indemnified Party.

 

(c)          To the extent that there is an inconsistency between Section 7.3 and Section 5.4 as it relates to a Tax matter, the provisions of Section 5.4 shall govern.

 

7.4          Other Indemnification Matters . For purposes of determining (i) whether there has been any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty or (ii) the amount of Losses resulting from any such inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty in Section 2.6(a) and Section 2.6(c)(x) ), all qualifications or exceptions in any representation or warranty relating to or referring to the terms “material”, “materiality”, “in all material respects”, “Material Adverse Effect” or any similar term or phrase shall be disregarded, it being the understanding of the Parties that for purposes of determining liability under this Article 7 , the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall be read as if such terms and phrases were not included in them.

 

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7.5          Release of Escrow Amount from Escrow .

 

(a)          Subject to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, in the event that the GTY Indemnitees are entitled to indemnification from the OC Holders pursuant to this Article 7 , the Escrow Agent shall, upon the receipt of a joint written instruction from GTY and the OC Holders’ Representative, or written instruction from GTY attaching a final non-appealable court order from a court of competent jurisdiction setting forth the amount of such Loss, release and transfer to the GTY Indemnitees pursuant to this Article 7 : either (x) an amount in cash equal to 100% of such Loss, to the extent the GTY Indemnitees have suffered out-of-pocket Losses, or (y) to the extent such Losses are not out-of-pocket Losses suffered by any GTY Indemnitee, an amount in cash equal to 50% of such Loss and the number of Escrow Shares equal to the lesser of:

 

(i)           that number of Escrow Shares then held in the Escrow Account equal to (A) the amount of 50% of the Loss, divided by (B) the 30-Day VWAP, calculated as of the date of such payment; and

 

(ii)         that number of Escrow Shares then held in the Escrow Account equal to (A) the amount of 50% the Loss divided by (B) $10.00, in each case, subject to the Escrow Agreement.

 

(b)          Notwithstanding, the foregoing, the OC Holders shall have the right, but not the obligation, to (A) pay to any GTY Indemnitee, in cash from the remaining Cash Escrow Amount, an amount equal to the value of the Escrow Shares that otherwise would be released and delivered to such GTY Indemnitee in respect of such Loss or (B) to the extent no GTY Indemnitee has suffered out-of-pocket Losses, pay to any GTY Indemnitee, in Escrow Shares (calculated as set forth above), an amount equal to the cash that would otherwise be released from the Escrow Account and delivered to such GTY Indemnitee in respect of such Loss.

 

(c)          Concurrently with any such transfer of Escrow Shares to any GTY Indemnitee, OC Holders shall take all actions reasonably requested by GTY to effect such transfer, including delivering such certificates (if the Escrow Shares are certificated) and related transfer powers and indemnities by the OC Holders to the GTY Indemnitees and providing customary representations as to organization, existence and good standing of the OC Holders, the legal right and requisite power and authority of the OC Holders to execute and deliver such instruments of transfer, the ownership and title to the Escrow Shares so transferred, that each OC Holder has the sole right to transfer such Escrow Shares and has not granted any rights to purchase or interests of any kind in such Escrow Shares to any other Person, and that upon the closing of such transfer, the GTY Indemnitees shall receive record, legal and beneficial ownership of and good title to such Escrow Shares, free and clear of any Liens. The OC Holders hereby grants a power of attorney and proxy in favor of GTY to take any action to consummate any of the actions contemplated by this Section 7.5 , which power of attorney and proxy is irrevocable, coupled with an interest and shall survive indefinitely.

 

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7.6          Exclusive Remedy . Except as provided in the last sentence of this Section 7.6 , each Party hereby (a) acknowledges and agrees that, from and after the Closing, the sole and exclusive remedy of such Party, with respect to any and all claims for Adverse Consequences arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall be pursuant and subject to the requirements of the indemnification provisions set forth in this Article 7 , and (b) acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent required by applicable Law to be effective, the agreements, waivers and releases contained in this Section 7.6 are conspicuous. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, nothing contained in this Article 7 or elsewhere in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall in any way impair, modify or otherwise any Party’s right to (y) bring any claim or Proceeding against any other Party based upon such other Party’s intentional misrepresentation or fraud, or (z) right to seek or obtain specific performance of any covenant or agreement required to be performed by the terms of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that the GTY Indemnitees are entitled to indemnification from the OC Holders pursuant to this Article 7 , the GTY Indemnitees shall in all cases proceed against the Cash Escrow Amount and the Escrow Shares until both are exhausted until exercising any other remedies (excluding remedies available in equity) that may be available to the GTY Indemnitees under this Agreement.

 

7.7          Roll-Up Transactions . Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Company and the OC Holders’ Representative acknowledge and agree that GTY and Merger Sub are not making any representations or warranties with respect to the Persons that are party to the Roll-Up Transactions, and that all rights to claims against such Persons will reside solely with GTY and that none of the Company Parties or the OC Holders will have any rights whatsoever to make such claims or be subrogated to such claims (except to the extent where such waiver is not permitted under applicable Law) .

 

ARTICLE 8

TERMINATION

 

8.1          Termination of Agreement . This Agreement may be terminated and the Transaction abandoned at any time prior to the Closing by action taken or authorized by the board of directors of the terminating Party, notwithstanding any requisite approval and adoption of this Agreement and the Transaction by the GTY Shareholders referred to in Section 6.1(b) , as follows:

 

(a)          by mutual written consent of each Party;

 

(b)          by either GTY or the Company, if the Closing shall not have occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019 (the “ Termination Date ”); provided , however , that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 8.1(b) shall not be available to any Party whose failure to fulfill, or whose Affiliates failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under this Agreement been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date;

 

(c)          by either GTY or the Company, if the GTY Shareholder Meeting (including any adjournments and postponements thereof) shall have been held and completed and the Required Vote shall not have been obtained;

 

(d)          by either GTY or the Company, if any Governmental Body shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Order which has become final and nonappealable, and which permanently restrains, enjoins or otherwise prohibits the Transaction, in whole or in part;

 

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(e)          by either GTY or the Company if following the GTY Share Redemptions the aggregate amount of cash or cash equivalents in the Trust Account is less than the Necessary Cash Amount;

 

(f)           by GTY, (i) if any OC Holder or OC Holders’ Representative breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or any representation or warranty of any OC Holder becomes untrue) such that the conditions set forth in Section 6.2(a) and Section 6.2(b) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after notice thereof is provided by GTY to the breaching Party; provided , that no GTY Party is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement; or (ii) if there has been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any OC Holder, any Company Party or the Business;

 

(g)          by the Company, if GTY or Merger Sub breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or if any representation or warranty of GTY or Merger Sub becomes become untrue), in either case, such that the conditions set forth in Section 6.3(a) and Section 6.3(b) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after notice thereof is provided by the Company to the breaching Party; provided , that no OC Holder or Company Party is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement; (ii) if there has been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any GTY Party;

 

(h)          by GTY, if the OC Holder Consent shall not have been executed by the Founders and delivered to GTY by 12:00 noon EDT on the day after the date of this Agreement; or

 

(i)           by GTY if the Company does not deliver to GTY the PCAOB Financial Statements and Reviewed Interim Financial Statements on or before December 31, 2018.

 

8.2          Effect of Termination . If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1 , all further obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall terminate; provided , however , (a) any such termination shall not relieve any party from Loss for any fraud or willful breach of this Agreement and (b) Section 4.4(b) , this Section 8.2 , Article 9 (to the extent any defined terms are used in any of the other surviving provisions) and Article 10 shall survive the termination.

 

ARTICLE 9

DEFINITIONS

 

Accounting Arbitrator ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(d) .

 

Accounts Receivable ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.23(a) .

 

Acquisition Proposal ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.6 .

 

Additional GTY Filings ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎4.7 .

 

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Adjustment Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(a) .

 

Adverse Consequences ” means all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, costs, amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other expenses (including interest, penalties, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs of investigation, whether in connection with Third Party Claims or claims among the Parties related to the enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement); provided , that in no event shall Adverse Consequences include any amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other costs or expenses that are or constitute punitive damages, except to the extent payable in connection with a Third Party Claim.

 

Affiliate ” means, with respect to the Person to which it refers, a Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by Contract or otherwise.

 

Affiliated Group ” means a group of Persons that elects, is required to, or otherwise files a Tax Return or pays a Tax as an affiliated group, consolidated group, combined group, unitary group, or other group recognized by applicable Tax Law.

 

Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

Aggregate Cash-Out Option Amount ” means the aggregate Cash-Out Option Amount associated with all Cash-Out Options.

 

Ancillary Agreements ” means the Escrow Agreement, the Founder Lock-Up Agreement, and each of the other agreements being executed and delivered pursuant to this Agreement.

 

Anti-Corruption Laws ” means the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or any rules or regulations thereunder or any similar laws and regulations regarding corruption, bribery, ethical business conduct, or gifts, hospitalities, or expense reimbursements to public officials and private persons which are applicable in countries where the Company and its Subsidiaries engages in business.

 

Annual Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎2.6(a) .

 

Asserted Indemnifiable Third Party Claim ” means any Third Party Claim that alleges facts, that, if true, would entitle the GTY Indemnitees to recovery under Article 7 ; provided , however , that when determining any Losses or Adverse Consequences with respect to any Asserted Indemnifiable Third Party Claim, all other terms of Article 7 shall apply as if such Asserted Indemnifiable Third Party Claim were based on facts that were actually true, including, without limitation, all survival periods, the Threshold, all liability caps and all other applicable limits on the amount of recovery available to the GTY Indemnitees with respect to Losses.

 

Bid ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

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Breach Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) .

 

Bridge Loan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.16 .

 

Business ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Business Day ” means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banks are required or authorized by Law to be closed in New York, New York.

 

Capital Stock ” means, with respect to a Person, (a) the capital stock, shares, limited liability company interests, partnership or membership interests (whether general or limited) or other equivalents of such Person’s equity, however designated and whether voting or non-voting, and (b) options, warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities, purchase rights, subscription rights, conversion or exchange rights, calls, puts, rights of first refusal or other Contracts that would require the Company to issue, sell or otherwise cause to become outstanding or to acquire, repurchase or redeem any of the foregoing.

 

Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (i) the Cash Purchase Price, less (ii) the Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount, less (iii) the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, less (iv) the Cash Escrow Amount, less (v) the Company Indebtedness Paid at Closing, less (vi) the Expense Fund, plus (vii) the Estimated Closing Cash Amount.

 

Cash Escrow Amount ” means $1,450,000.

 

Cash-Out Option ” means any Option that is (i) issued, unexercised and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, and (ii) vested and exercisable as of immediately prior to the Effective Time under the terms of a Contract with the Company governing such Option.

 

Cash-Out Option Amount ” means, for any Cash-Out Option, an amount equal to the number of Cash-Out Option Shares underlying such Cash-Out Option, times the Option Cash Amount Per Share, minus the sum of exercise prices for all Cash-Out Option Shares underlying such Cash-Out Option.

 

Cash-Out Option Holder ” means any holder of a Cash-Out Option.

 

Cash-Out Option Shares ” means that number of shares of Company Common Stock underlying any Cash-Out Option.

 

Cash-Out Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(d) .

 

Cash-Out Shareholders ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(d) .

 

Cash Purchase Price ” means $14,500,000.

 

Certificate of Merger ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(a) .

 

Certificates ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(c) .

 

Closing ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.10 .

 

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Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.10 .

 

Closing Date Cash ” means Company Cash as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Date Indebtedness ” means the Debt of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date, but excluding the Company Indebtedness Paid at Closing.

 

Closing Date Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4 .

 

Closing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(c) .

 

Closing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(c) .

 

Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

Company ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Company Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.16(a) .

 

Company Cash ” means cash and cash equivalents of the Company and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP; provided that Company Cash shall be net of the amount of outstanding checks, drafts of wire transfers (including any overdrawn accounts) and exclude any cash which is not freely usable to a subsequent purchaser or equity holder of the Company and/or its Subsidiaries because it is subject to restrictions or limitations on use or distribution by law or contract, including amounts held in escrow or as a deposit; provided , further, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Company Cash shall in no event be less than zero.

 

Company Government Contract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Company Government Subcontract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Company Indebtedness Paid at Closing ” means the total of the Lighter Capital Indebtedness Paid at Closing plus the Knight Foundation Indebtedness Paid at Closing.

 

Company Parties ” means, collectively, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries.

 

Company Prepared Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(a)(i) .

 

Confidentiality Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.4(b) .

 

Consent ” means, with respect to any Person, any consent, approval, authorization, permission or waiver of, or registration, declaration or other action or filing with or exemption by such Person.

 

Contract ” means any oral or written contract, obligation, understanding, commitment, lease, license, purchase order, bid or other agreement.

 

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Covered Persons ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎5.2(a) .

 

Debt ” means, without duplication, with respect to any Person, any (a) obligations relating to indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) obligations evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments, (c) obligations in respect of capitalized leases, (d) the principal or face amount of banker’s acceptances, surety bonds, performance bonds or letters of credit (in each case whether or not drawn), (e) obligations for the deferred purchase price of property or services, including, without limitation, the maximum potential amount payable with respect to earnouts, purchase price adjustments or other payments related to acquisitions, (f) any bonuses to the extent not included in current liabilities on the Annual or Interim Financial Statements (including transaction-related bonuses), (g) any profit sharing payable, distributions payable, notes payable, or loans/advances payable, (h) any bank overdrafts, (i) any other liabilities recorded in accordance with GAAP on the balance sheet of the Company as of the Closing, including remaining obligations due to current or former employees, (j) any unpaid income Taxes of any Company Party for any Pre-Closing Tax Period or portion of a Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date, (k) indebtedness or obligations of the types referred to in the preceding clauses (a) through (j) of any other Person secured by any Lien, and (l) obligations in the nature of guarantees of obligations of the type described in clauses (a) through (k) above of any other Person, in each case together with all accrued interest thereon and any applicable prepayment, redemption, breakage, make-whole or other premiums, fees or penalties.

 

Designated Courts ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎10.15 .

 

DGCL ” means the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

Disclosure Schedule ” means the respective disclosure schedules of (a) GTY and (b) OC Holders, in each case, on the date of this Agreement and as may be amended, modified and supplemented after the date of this Agreement pursuant to Section 4.5 , which such Disclosure Schedule shall be arranged in Sections corresponding to the numbered and lettered sections or subsections of this Agreement, and any information disclosed in any such section or subsection of the applicable Party’s Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to be disclosed, apply to and qualify the section or subsection of this Agreement to which it corresponds in number or letter and each other section or subsection of this Agreement to the extent that it is reasonably apparent on its face that such information is relevant to such other section or subsection. With respect to the Disclosure Schedule, by way of example and not limitation, (i) the disclosure of any facts or circumstances does not have the effect of disclosing any effects that are not the natural and probable consequence thereof; (ii) the disclosure of one or more claims arising out of similar facts or circumstances does not have the effect of disclosing other claims arising out of such facts or circumstances, (iii) the disclosure of an identified litigation matter does not have the effect of disclosing claims, facts or requested relief additional to or different than the claims or facts plead or relief requested in the complaints or pleadings relating to such litigation Made Available to GTY prior to the date hereof, (iv) the disclosure of wrongdoing or alleged wrongdoing by one or more Persons does not have the effect of disclosing similar wrongdoing by other Persons (whether pursuant to the same or different transactions, at the same or different sites, or otherwise) and (v) the disclosure of the failure of a Company Benefit Plan to comply with applicable Laws in one or more respects does not have the effect of disclosing other failures of such Company Benefit Plan to comply with applicable Laws.

 

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Disputed Amounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(c) .

 

Dissenting Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(d) .

 

Dissenting Stockholders ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(d) .

 

DOJ ” means the United States Department of Justice.

 

Domestication ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

 

Effective Time ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(b) .

 

Employee Benefit Plan ” means any (a) deferred compensation or retirement plan, fund, program, or arrangement, (b) equity-based plan, program, or arrangement (including any share capital option, share capital purchase, share capital ownership, share capital appreciation, phantom share capital, or restricted share capital plan) or (c) other retirement, severance, bonus, profit-sharing, incentive, health insurance, medical insurance, welfare, disability insurance, life insurance, severance, vacation, fringe benefit, change in control, or other similar plan, fund, program, or arrangement.

 

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements ” means all Laws and Orders concerning public health and safety, worker and occupational health and safety, natural resources and pollution or protection of the environment, including all those relating to the presence, generation, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, distribution, labeling, testing, discharge, release, threatened release, or cleanup of any Hazardous Substances, materials, or wastes, chemical substances, or mixtures, pesticides, pollutants, contaminants, toxic chemicals, petroleum products or byproducts, fuel oil products and byproducts, mold, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, noise, or radiation, as generally applicable in the industry in which the Company Parties operate in the United States.

 

ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

 

Escrow Agent ” means Wilmington Trust, National Association, a national association.

 

Escrow Agreement ” means an Escrow Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit D , by and among GTY, OC Holders’ Representative and the Escrow Agent.

 

Escrow Shares ” means a number of Merger Shares having an aggregate value of $1,450,000.

 

Estimated Closing Cash Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(b) .

 

Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(b) .

 

Exchange Agent ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a) .

 

Expense Fund ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.20(d) .

 

Final Cash Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(e) .

 

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Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎2.6(a) .

 

Firm ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.17 .

 

Flow-Thru Entity ” means (a) any entity, plan or arrangement that is treated for income Tax purposes as a partnership, (b) a “controlled foreign corporation” within the meaning of Code Section 957, or (c) a “passive foreign investment corporation” within the meaning of Code Section 1297.

 

Foreign Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.16(a) .

 

Founder Lock-Up Agreement ” means a lock-up agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit F attached hereto.

 

Founders ” means Joel Y. Mahoney and Peter J. Koht.

 

FTC ” means the United States Federal Trade Commission.

 

Fully Diluted Share Number ” means (a) the aggregate number of OC Shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time plus (b) the aggregate number of Cash-Out Option Shares issuable upon the exercise in full of all Cash-Out Options outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time.

 

Fundamental Representations ” means, collectively, (a) the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Sections 2.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 2.2 (Authorization), 2.3 (Capitalization and Subsidiaries; Title to OC Shares), 2.4 (other than 2.4(b)) (Non-contravention; Required Consents), 2.5 (Brokers’ Fees), 2.6(d) (Transaction Expenses), 2.9 (Tax Matters) 2.18 (Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships), and (b) the representations and warranties of GTY and Merger Sub set forth in Sections 3.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 3.2 (Authorization), 3.3 (Capitalization), 3.4 (Non-contravention; Required Consents), 3.5 (Brokers’ Fees).

 

GAAP ” means the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, as in effect from time to time, consistently applied.

 

Goods ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.22(a) .

 

Governmental Body ” means any international, foreign or domestic federal, state or local government or quasi-governmental authority or any department, agency, subdivision, court or other tribunal of any of the foregoing, or any entity or enterprise owned, controlled or sponsored by any of the foregoing.

 

GTY ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

GTY Board ” means the board of directors of GTY.

 

GTY Class A Ordinary Shares ” means the Class A ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

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GTY Class B Ordinary Shares ” means the Class B ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

GTY Common Stock ” means the common stock of Holdings.

 

GTY Equity Incentive Plan ” means the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, substantially in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto.

 

GTY Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(a) .

 

GTY Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(a) .

 

GTY Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

 

GTY Merger ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

 

GTY Merger Sub ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

 

GTY Parties ” means, collectively, GTY and each of its Subsidiaries, including the Surviving Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing.

 

GTY Prepared Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(a)(ii) .

 

GTY Public Shares ” means the GTY Class A Ordinary Shares sold in GTY’s initial public offering.

 

GTY SEC Filings ” means the forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents filed by GTY with the SEC, including the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings, the Signing Form 8-K and the Closing Form 8-K, and all amendments, modifications and supplements thereto.

 

GTY Share Redemptions ” means the election of an eligible holder of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares (as determined in accordance with GTY Organizational Documents and the Trust Agreement) to redeem all or a portion of such holder’s shares of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares, at the per-share price, payable in cash, equal to such holder’s pro rata share of the Trust Account (as determined in accordance with GTY Organizational Documents and the Trust Agreement) in connection with the Proxy Statement.

 

GTY Shareholder Meeting ” means an extraordinary general meeting of GTY for the GTY Shareholders to vote on the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

GTY Shareholder Voting Matters ” means, collectively, proposals to approve (a) the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the Transaction, (b) the adoption and approval of the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, (c) to appoint, and designate the classes of, the members of the GTY Board, (d) providing GTY Shareholders with the opportunity to elect to effect a GTY Share Redemption; (e) the GTY Merger, and (f) any other proposals submitted to the vote of GTY Shareholders in the Proxy Statement.

 

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GTY Shareholders ” means the holders of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and the holders of GTY Class B Ordinary Shares.

 

Hazardous Substances ” means (a) petroleum or petroleum products, flammable materials, explosives, radioactive materials, radon gas, lead-based paint, asbestos in any form, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and toxic mold or fungus of any kind or species, (b) any chemicals or other materials or substances which are defined as or included in the definition of “hazardous substances,” “hazardous wastes,” “hazardous materials,” “toxic substances,” “toxic pollutants,” “contaminants,” “pollutants,” or words of similar import under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, and (c) any other chemical, material or substance exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

Holdings ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

 

Improvements ” means all buildings, structures, fixtures, building systems and equipment, and all components thereof (including the roof, foundation and structural elements).

 

Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(b) .

 

Indemnified Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) .

 

Indemnity Escrow Account ” means an escrow account designated by the Escrow Agent into which GTY will deposit (i) the Escrow Shares and (ii) the Cash Escrow Amount.

 

Intellectual Property ” means all of the following in any jurisdiction throughout the world: (a) all inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice) and invention disclosures, all improvements thereto, and all patents, utility models and industrial designs and all applications for any of the foregoing, together with all reissuances, provisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisions, extensions, renewals and reexaminations thereof, (b) all trademarks, service marks, certification marks, trade dress, logos, slogans, trade names, corporate and business names, Internet domain names, social media accounts and rights in telephone numbers, together with all translations, adaptations, derivations, and combinations thereof and including all goodwill associated therewith, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith (collectively, “ Trademarks ”), (c) all works of authorship, copyrightable works, all copyrights, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith and all moral rights associated with any of the foregoing, (d) all mask works and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, (e) all trade secrets and confidential business information (including ideas, research and development, know-how, formulas, compositions, algorithms, source code, data analytics, manufacturing and production processes and techniques, technical data and information, designs, drawings, specifications, customer and supplier lists, pricing and cost information, and business and marketing plans and proposals), (f) all Software, (g) all material advertising and promotional materials, (h) all other proprietary rights, and (i) all copies and tangible embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium).

 

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Intellectual Property Licenses ” means any Contract pursuant to which a Company Party use Intellectual Property which is not owned by them or pursuant to which a Company Party grants any other Person the right to use any Intellectual Property owned by them.

 

Interim Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎2.6(a) .

 

Internal Controls ” means a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP.

 

IT Assets ” means Software, systems, servers, computers, hardware, firmware, middleware, networks, data communications lines, routers, hubs, switches and all other information technology equipment, and all associated documentation, in each case, used or held for use in the operation of the Business.

 

Key Customers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.21(a) .

 

Key Suppliers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.22(a) .

 

Knight Foundation ” means the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation.

 

Knight Foundation Indebtedness Paid at Closing ” means amounts owed by the Company to the Knight Foundation pursuant to (i) that certain Convertible Subordinated Promissory Note, dated January 28, 2014, having a principal amount of $225,000, issued by the Company to the Knight Foundation, and (ii) that certain Convertible Subordinated Promissory Note, dated September 19, 2014, having a principal amount of $225,000, issued by the Company to the Knight Foundation.

 

Knowledge ” means (a) in the case of the Company, the actual knowledge of the Founders, after due inquiry and (b) in the case of GTY or Merger Sub, the actual knowledge of Harry You and Carter Glatt, after due inquiry.

 

Law ” means any foreign or domestic federal, state or local law, statute, code, ordinance, regulation, rule, consent agreement, constitution, treaty or requirement enacted, adopted, promulgated, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Body, including common law.

 

Leased Real Property ” means all leasehold or sub-leasehold estates and other material rights to use or occupy any land, Improvements or other interest in real property held or granted by the Company Parties.

 

Leases ” means all Contracts pursuant to which any Company Party holds or grants a leasehold or sub-leasehold estate, license or other rights to use or occupy any Leased Real Property, including all amendments, extensions, renewals, guaranties, and other agreements with respect thereto.

 

Letter of Transmittal ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(c).

 

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Lien ” means any lien, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, charge, security interest, adverse claim, transfer restriction (other than restrictions under the Securities Act and state securities Laws), right of first refusal, easement, right of way or zoning restriction, other than any license of Intellectual Property.

 

Lighter Capital ” means Lighter Capital, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

 

Lighter Capital Indebtedness Paid at Closing ” means an amount equal to the outstanding principal under that certain Loan and Security Agreement, dated December 20, 2016, as amended, between the Company and Lighter Capital plus a one-time fee in the amount of $98,000.

 

Losses ” means all Adverse Consequences directly relating to an Indemnifiable Matter.

 

Made Available ” shall mean that the information referred to (a) has been actually delivered (whether by email transmission or hand delivery) to GTY or to its outside legal counsel or (b) has been posted in a “data room” (virtual or otherwise) established by the Company and to which GTY has access, in each case, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the execution of this Agreement.

 

Material Adverse Effect ” means any event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to a Party that, individually or in the aggregate, has had or could reasonably result in a material and adverse effect on the business, financial condition, prospects or results of operations of such Party; provided , that, to the extent any such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect having the results described in the foregoing results from any of the following, it shall not constitute or be taken into account in determining whether there has been a Material Adverse Effect: (a) changes after the date hereof generally affecting the economy, capital, financial, credit or securities markets, including changes in interest and exchange rates; (b) changes after the date hereof in general legal, tax, regulatory, political or business conditions in countries in which the Party does business, (c) any failure of such Party to meet any internal or published projections, forecasts, estimates or predictions in respect of revenues, earnings or other financial or operating metrics for any period; provided , however , that the facts and circumstances underlying any such failure may, except as may otherwise be limited by this definition, be considered in determining whether a Material Adverse Effect has occurred; (d) any outbreak or escalation of war, armed hostilities, sabotage, or any act of terrorism or any escalation or worsening of any such acts of war, armed hostilities, sabotage or act of terrorism underway as of the date hereof; (e) general conditions (including market or economic conditions) in the industries in which such Party operates (except to the extent the party suffering such event is affected in a materially disproportionate manner relative to other companies in the industries in which such Party conducts business); (f) a change after the date hereof in GAAP or the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, as in effect from time to time, of a Party, as applicable, or interpretations thereof; or (g) earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters; provided further , in each of clauses (a), (b), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of this definition, so long as such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect referenced do not have a disproportionate effect on such Party (as compared to other participants in the industry in which such Party operates).

 

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Material Contracts ” means, collectively, the Contracts required to be listed in Section ‎2.12(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

Merger Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a) .

 

Merger Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a)(ii).

 

Merger Sub ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

Most Recent Fiscal Year End ” means the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Necessary Cash Amount ” means $325,000,000.

 

OC Holder Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(b) .

 

OC Holder Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(b) .

 

OC Holders ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements.

 

OC Holder Cash Consideration ” means the Cash Consideration, minus the Aggregate Cash-Out Option Amount.

 

OC Holder Consent ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2(o) .

 

OC Holders’ Representative ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.20 .

 

Option ” means an option to acquire shares of common stock of the Company that is outstanding immediately prior to the Closing.

 

Option Cancellation Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(c) .

 

Option Cash Amount Per Share ” means the quotient obtained by: dividing (i) an amount equal to $29,000,000, minus the Company Indebtedness Paid at Closing, minus the Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount, plus the Estimated Closing Cash Amount; by (ii) the Fully Diluted Share Number.

 

Option Notice Letter ” means a written direction from a holder of Options to the Company acknowledging the cancellation of the Options held by such holder.

 

Order ” means any order, award, decision, injunction, judgment, ruling, decree, charge, writ, subpoena or verdict entered, issued, made or rendered by any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Ordinary Course of Business ” means the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, including with respect to frequency and amount, and with a view towards operating and maintaining the business rather than a view towards the sale of the business to an unaffiliated third party.

 

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Ordinary Course Tax Sharing Agreement ” means any contract entered into in the ordinary course of business that is not primarily related to Taxes but which includes a Tax Sharing Agreement (such as paying real estate Taxes in leases or grossing up for withholding Taxes in a credit agreement).

 

Organizational Documents ” means with respect to any entity, the articles of incorporation, memorandum of association and articles of association, deed of incorporation, certificate of formation or other applicable organizational, constitutional or charter documents relating to the creation, organization or incorporation of such entity, and the bylaws, operating agreement, memorandum of association and articles of association, partnership agreement or other applicable document relating to the operation, governance or management of such entity.

 

Owned Intellectual Property ” means all Intellectual Property controlled, owned or purported to be owned by any of the Company Parties.

 

Owned Real Property ” means all land, together with all Improvements located thereon, including all electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other building systems, fire protection, utility installations, water distribution systems, and landscaping, together with all easements and other rights and interests appurtenant thereto (including air, oil, gas, mineral, and water rights), owned by the Company Parties.

 

Party ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

PCAOB ” means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

 

PCAOB Financial Statements ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.13 .

 

Permit ” means any license, import license, export license, franchise, authorization, permit, certificate, certificate of occupancy issued by any Person.

 

Permitted Liens ” statutory Liens for current Taxes not yet due or payable for which adequate reserves have been established and shown on the balance sheet contained within the Financial Statements, (b) Liens of a landlords, carriers, warehousemen, workmen, repairmen, mechanics, materialmen and similar liens arising in the Ordinary Course of Business and not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money, (c title of a lessor under a capital or operating lease, (d) Lien created by or through GTY, (e) Liens created by or arising under this Agreement, (f) zoning ordinances, restrictions, prohibitions and other requirements imposed by any Governmental Body or other third party, all of which do not materially interfere with the conduct of the business of the Company Parties, (g) pledges or deposits to secure the obligations under workers’ compensation Laws or similar legislation or to secure public or statutory obligations to the extent reflected on the Latest Balance Sheet, (h) imperfections of title or encumbrances that, individually or in the aggregate, do not impair materially, and would not reasonably be expected to impair materially, the continued use and operation of the assets to which they relate, and (i) Liens that will be released at Closing as a consequence of the consummation of the Transaction.

 

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Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, Governmental Body, other entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act).

 

Personal Information ” means information that, alone or in combination with other information, allows the identification of an individual or can be used to contact an individual, including without limitation, name; address' retina or iris scan, fingerprint, voiceprint, scan of hand or face geometry and all other biometric data; geolocation information, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or any other personally identifiable information.

 

Post-Closing Tax Period ” means any taxable period that begins on or after the day immediately following the Closing Date.

 

Pre-Closing Tax Period ” means any taxable period that ends on or before the Closing Date.

 

Privacy and Security Requirements ” means (a) all Privacy Laws; (b) all applicable Privacy Contracts, and (c) all applicable Privacy Policies.

 

Privacy Contracts ” means all Contracts between the Company Parties and any Person that are applicable to the Processing of Personal Information or Data.

 

Privacy Laws ” means any Laws or Orders applicable to the processing of Personal Information, including, without limitation, any Laws or Orders applicable to wiretapping, eavesdropping or the like; any Laws or Orders applicable to the Processing of biometric data, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and all Laws related to breach notification, insofar as such Laws or Orders are applicable to the Company Parties in their operation of the Business.

 

Privacy Policies ” means all written policies applicable to the Company Parties relating to the Processing of Personal Information, including without limitation all website and mobile application privacy policies.

 

Pro Rata Portion ” means the percentage obtained by dividing (a) the number of OC Shares owned by an OC Holder as of the Closing Date by (b) the total number of OC Shares.

 

Proceeding ” means any claim, demand, action, audit, inquiry, examination, lawsuit, litigation, investigation or arbitration (in each case, whether public or private, or civil, criminal or administrative) pending by or before any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Process ” or “ Processing ” means the creation, collection, use (including, without limitation, for the purposes of sending telephone calls, text messages and emails), storage, maintenance, processing, recording, distribution, transfer, transmission, receipt, import, export, protection (including safeguarding, security measures and notification in the event of a breach of security), access, disposal or disclosure or other activity regarding data (whether electronically or in any other form or medium).

 

Proxy Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(b) .

 

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Publicly Available Software ” means (i) any Software that contains, or is derived in any manner (in whole or in part) from, any Software that is distributed as free software or open source software (for example, Software distributed under the GNU General Public License, the GNU Lesser General Public License, the Affero General Public License, or the Apache Software License), or pursuant to open source, copyleft or similar licensing and distribution models and (ii) any Software that requires as a condition of use, modification and/or distribution of such software that such Software or other Software incorporated into, derived from or distributed with such Software (A) be disclosed or distributed in source code form, (B) be licensed for the purpose of making derivative works or (C) be redistributable at no or minimal charge.

 

Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(a) .

 

Purchase Price Dispute Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(c) .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.7 .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.7 .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.7 .

 

Real Property ” means the Leased Real Property and the Owned Real Property.

 

Registration Statement ” means the Registration Statement on Form S-4, or other appropriate form, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, to be filed with the SEC by Holdings under the Securities Act with respect to shares of GTY Common Stock to be issued in connection with the Transaction.

 

Released Claims ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.20 .

 

Released Parties ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.20 .

 

Releasing Parties ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.20 .

 

Remaining Stockholder ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.12 .

 

Required Vote ” means the vote of such GTY Shareholders as set forth in the Proxy Statement required to approve the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

Reviewed Interim Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.15 .

 

Roll-Up Transactions ” means the transactions contemplated by that certain (i) Unit Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Sherpa Government Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (ii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among eCivis, Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among CityBase, Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iv) Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Questica Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, GTY, and the other parties listed therein and (v) Arrangement Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Bonfire Interactive Ltd., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, GTY, and the other parties listed therein.

 

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SEC ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

Securities Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.         

 

Security Breach ” means breach, security breach, or breach of Personal Information or Data under applicable Laws.

 

Security Incident ” means any attempted or successful unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of information or interference with system operations of IT Assets.

 

Seller Group ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.17 .

 

Signing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(a) .

 

Signing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(a) .

 

Software ” means all computer software programs and databases (and all derivative works, foreign language versions, enhancements, versions, releases, fixes, upgrades, and updates thereto), including software compilations, development tools, compilers, comments, user interfaces, menus, buttons and icons, application programming interfaces, files, data scripts, architecture, algorithms, higher level or “proprietary” languages and all related programming and user documentation, whether in source code, object code or human readable form, and manuals, design notes, programmers’ notes and other items and documentation related to or associated with any of the foregoing and all media and other tangible property necessary for the delivery or transfer thereof.

 

Straddle Period ” means any taxable period that includes, but does not end on, the Closing Date.

 

Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, means an Affiliate controlled by such Person, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries.

 

Surviving Company ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1 .

 

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Tax ” or “ Taxes ” (and with the correlative meanings, or “ Taxes, ” “Taxable” and “Taxing”) means any federal, state, local and foreign net or gross income, capital gains, capital stock, alternative or add-on minimum, estimated, net or gross proceeds, net or gross receipts, sales, use, user, ad valorem, value added, transfer, franchise, profits, gaming, capital profits, lease, leasing, natural resources, service, license, capital, withholding, payroll, employment, goods and services, excise, severance, stamp, fuel, interest capitalization, registration, recording, occupation, premium, turnover, personal property (tangible or intangible), real property, unclaimed or abandoned property or escheat, environmental or windfall or excess profits tax, social security, disability, unemployment, customs duty or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge (and any liability incurred or borne by virtue of the application of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 (or any similar or corresponding provision of state, local or foreign Law), as a transferee or successor, by Contract or otherwise), together with all interest, penalties, additions to tax and additional amounts assessed, imposed or otherwise due or payable under applicable Laws with respect to Taxes, in each case, whether disputed or not.

 

Tax Contest ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(d) .

 

Tax Representation ” means those representations and warranties in Section 2.9 and those representations and warranties with respect to Taxes in Section 2.16 .

 

Tax Return ” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof, submitted to (or required under applicable Laws to be submitted to) a Governmental Body

 

Tax Sharing Agreement ” means any agreement (including any provision of a contract) pursuant to which any Company Party is obligated to indemnify any Person for, or otherwise pay, any Tax of another Person, or share any Tax benefit with another Person.

 

Termination Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) .

 

Third Party Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎7.3(b) .

 

Threshold ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(b) .

 

Tracking Applications ” means any software disseminated by any entity on behalf of any of the Company Parties that is installed on consumers’ computers and used by any entity on behalf of any of the Company Parties to monitor, record or transmit information about activities occurring on the computers on which it is installed, or about information that is stored or created on, transmitted from or transmitted to the computers on which it is installed.

 

Trademarks ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Intellectual Property.

 

Transaction ” means, collectively, the transactions contemplated and to be effected by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements

 

Transaction Expenses ” means any and all reasonable, documented, out-of-pocket legal, accounting, tax, financial advisory, environmental consultants and other professional or transaction related costs, fees and expenses incurred by OC Holders, any Company Party or GTY Party in connection with this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or in investigating, pursuing or completing the Transaction (including any amounts owed to any consultants, auditors, accountants, attorneys, brokers or investment bankers).

 

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Transfer Taxes ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(e) .

 

Trust Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.8 .

 

Unauthorized Code ” means any virus, Trojan horse, worm, or other software routines or hardware components designed to permit unauthorized access, to disable, erase, or otherwise harm Software, hardware or data.

 

WARN Act ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.15(d) .

 

ARTICLE 10

MISCELLANEOUS

 

10.1        Fees and Expenses . Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the Transactions shall be paid by the Party incurring such expenses; provided, that upon and subject to the occurrence of the Closing, the total Transaction expenses of each Party (including reasonable Transaction Expenses) shall be paid or reimbursed from the working capital of GTY.

 

10.2        Press Releases and Public Announcements . Except as may be required by applicable Law or provided herein (including under Section 4.7 ), no Party shall issue, or permit its Affiliates to issue, any press release or make any public announcement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement or the Transaction without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

10.3        Entire Agreement . This Agreement (including the documents referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement among the Parties and supersedes, except as set forth in Section 4.4(b) , all prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or among the Parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof.

 

10.4        Successors; Assignment; No Third-Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties named herein and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No Party may assign (whether pursuant to a merger, by operation of law or otherwise) either this Agreement or any of its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder without the prior written approval of the other Parties; provided , however , GTY may, without prior written approval of any other Party, assign its rights, interests and obligations hereunder to an Affiliate as further described in the Recitals of this Agreement. Except the indemnified parties with respect to Section 5.2 and the OC Holder Indemnitees and the GTY Indemnitees as provided in Article 7 , nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person any right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

10.5        Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by means of facsimile), each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each Party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by the other Parties hereto. The Parties agree that the delivery of this Agreement, and the delivery of the Ancillary Agreements and any other agreements and documents at the Closing, may be effected by means of an exchange of facsimile signatures or other electronic delivery.

 

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10.6        Headings . The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

10.7        Notices . All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed duly given (a) when delivered personally to the recipient, (b) when sent by electronic mail or facsimile, on the date of transmission to such recipient, (c) one Business Day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid), or (d) four (4) Business Days after being mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, and addressed to the intended recipient as set forth below:

 

If to the Company (prior to the Closing), to:

Open Counter Enterprises Inc.
25 Taylor Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

Attention: Chief Executive Officer
Email: joel@opencounter.com
Facsimile: (800) 216-7360
Telephone: (415) 404-8733

 

Copy to:

VLP Law Group LLP
555 Bryant Street, Suite 820

Palo Alto, CA 94301
Attention: Whit Bissell

(with only email constituting notice)
Email: wbissell@vlplawgroup.com
Telephone: (415) 684-7440

   
If to OC Holders’ Representative or to the OC Holders (after the Closing), to: Shareholder Representative Services LLC
950 17th Street, Suite 1400
Denver, CO 80202
Attention: Managing Director
Email: deals@srsacquiom.com
Facsimile: (303) 623-0294
Telephone: (303) 648-4085
   
If to GTY, Merger Sub or the Surviving Company:

Harry You

1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100

Las Vegas, Nevada 89144

Email: Harry@gtytechnology

 

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Copy to:

Winston & Strawn LLP

200 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10166-4193

Attention: Joel L. Rubinstein, Esq.

  Jason D. Osborn, Esq.

Facsimile: (212) 294-5336

Email: JRubinstein@winston.com

  JOsborn@winston.com

 

Any Party may change the address to which notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder are to be delivered by giving the other Parties notice in the manner herein set forth.

 

10.8        Governing Law . This Agreement and any claim, controversy or dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement or the interpretation and enforcement of the rights and duties of the Parties, whether arising at law or in equity, whether in contract, tort, under statute or otherwise, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic Laws of the State of New York (including in respect of the statute of limitations or other limitations period applicable to any such claim, controversy or dispute, but without regard to any borrowing statute that would result in the application of the statute of limitations of any other jurisdiction), without giving effect to any law, provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York.

 

10.9        Amendments and Waivers . Except as provided in Preliminary Statement G., no amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Parties. No waiver by any Party of any provision of this Agreement or any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Party making such waiver nor shall such waiver be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent such occurrence.

 

10.10      Specific Performance . Each of the Parties hereby acknowledges and agrees that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are unique and irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and in the event of breach of this Agreement by a Party, the non-breaching Party would not be adequately compensated in all cases by monetary damages alone. Accordingly, in addition to any other right or remedy to which the non-breaching Party may be entitled, it shall be entitled to enforce any provision of this Agreement by a decree of specific performance and to temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to prevent breaches or threatened breaches of any of the provisions of this Agreement, without posting any bond or other undertaking.

 

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10.11      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 Transaction is not affected in any manner materially 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 a mutually acceptable manner in order that the Transaction be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

10.12      Construction . The Disclosure Schedules, Exhibits and other attachments to this Agreement shall be construed with and as an integral part of this Agreement to the same extent as if the same had been set forth verbatim herein. Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, (a) references to the plural include the singular, the singular the plural, the part the whole, (b) references to any gender include all genders, (c) “including” has the inclusive meaning frequently identified with the phrase “but not limited to” and “without limitation”, (d) references to “hereunder” or “herein” relate to this Agreement as a whole, (e) the non-capitalized word “day” means calendar day, (f) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”, (g) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any statute include the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, in each case as amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced from time to time and in the case of any such amendment, re-enactment, consolidation or replacement, reference herein to a particular provision shall be read as referring to such amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced provision and also include, unless the context otherwise requires, all applicable guidelines, bulletins or policies made in connection therewith, (h) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any agreement (including this Agreement), document or instrument mean such agreement, document or instrument as amended, supplemented, qualified, modified, varied, restated or replaced from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and, unless otherwise specified therein, includes all schedules, annexes and exhibits attached thereto, (i) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to the Company shall be deemed to include the Company and its Subsidiaries and (j) the Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement, and in the event that an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement. Section, subsection, Schedule and Exhibit references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Capitalized terms set forth in the Exhibits and Disclosure Schedules attached hereto shall have the same meanings as set forth in this Agreement, unless defined otherwise in such Exhibit or Disclosure Schedule. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law. No summary of this Agreement prepared by any party shall affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

10.13      Currency . All monetary amounts in this Agreement, unless otherwise expressly set forth herein, are expressed in U.S. Dollars.

 

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10.14      Waiver of Jury Trial . Each Party hereby waives their respective rights to a trial by jury of any claim or cause of action based upon or arising out or related to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction in any action, Proceeding or other litigation of any type brought by any Party against any other Party or any Affiliate of any other such Party, whether with respect to contract claims, tort claims or otherwise. The Parties agree that any such claim or cause of action shall be tried by a court trial without a jury. Without limiting the foregoing, the Parties further agree that their respective right to a trial by jury is waived by operation of this section as to any action, counterclaim or other Proceeding which seeks, in whole or in part, to challenge the validity or enforceability of this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any provision hereof or thereof. This waiver shall apply to any subsequent amendments, renewals, supplements or modifications to this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement.

 

10.15      Exclusive Venue . The Parties agree that all disputes, legal actions, suits and Proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction must be brought exclusively in any New York state or federal court located in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City or in any state or federal appellate court therein (collectively the “ Designated Courts ”). Each Party hereby consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Courts. No legal action, suit or Proceeding with respect to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction may be brought in any other forum. Each Party hereby irrevocably waives all claims of immunity from jurisdiction and any objection which such Party may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or Proceeding in any designated court, including any right to object on the basis that any dispute, action, suit or Proceeding brought in the Designated Courts has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum or venue. Each of the Parties also agrees that delivery of any process, summons, notice or document to a Party hereof in compliance with Section 10.7 of this Agreement shall be effective service of process for any action, suit or Proceeding in a designated court with respect to any matters to which the Parties have submitted to jurisdiction as set forth above.

 

10.16      Trust Account Waiver . Each of the Company and the OC Holders’ Representative acknowledges that GTY has established the Trust Account for the benefit of its public shareholders, which holds proceeds of its initial public offering. For and in consideration of GTY entering into this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, each of the Company and the OC Holders’ Representative (solely on behalf of the OC Holders) hereby agrees it does not now and shall not at any time hereafter have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any assets in the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders), and hereby waives any claims it has or may have at any time against or with respect to the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) as a result of, or arising out of, any discussions, contracts or agreements (including this Agreement) among GTY and the Company or the Company’s shareholders and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) for any reason whatsoever related to this Agreement.

 

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10.17      Additional Waiver of Conflicts . Each of the parties hereto acknowledges and agrees, on its own behalf and on behalf of its directors, shareholders, partners, officers, employees and Affiliates that the Company, and not any of the individual OC Holders, is the client of VLP Law Group LLP (the “ Firm ”). After the Closing, it is possible that the Firm will represent the OC Holders, the OC Holders’ Representative, any advisory committee appointed by the OC Holders to advise the OC Holders’ Representative, and/or each of their respective Affiliates (individually and collectively, the “ Seller Group ”) in connection with the transactions contemplated herein or in the Escrow Agreement, and with respect to any claims made hereunder or pursuant to the Escrow Agreement. GTY and the Surviving Company hereby agree that the Firm (or any successors) may represent the Seller Group (and/or any subset thereof) after the Closing in connection with issues that may arise under this Agreement or the Escrow Agreement, the administration of the Purchase Price Escrow Amount and the Escrow Shares, and any claims that may be made thereunder pursuant to this Agreement or the Escrow Agreement. After the Closing, the Firm (or any successors) may serve as counsel to all or a portion of the Seller Group or any director, shareholders, partner, officer, employee, representative or Affiliate of the Seller Group, in connection with any litigation, claim or obligation arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. Each of the parties hereto consents thereto, and waives any conflict of interest arising from such representation.

 

10.18      Releases . Effective as of the Closing, each OC Holder, on behalf of himself and his Affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively, the “ Releasing Parties ”), hereby generally releases, remises and forever discharges the Company and its successors and permitted assigns, and the current and former officers, employees, directors, shareholders, and representatives thereof (collectively, the “ Released Parties ”) from and against any and all claims, demands, Liens, actions, litigation, Contracts, suits, causes of action, obligations, controversies, debts, costs, attorneys’ fees, expenses, damages, orders, requirements of applicable law, Losses and liabilities of whatever kind or nature in law, equity or otherwise, whether or not now known or suspected, that have existed or may have existed, or that do exist or that hereafter can, shall or may exist, based on any facts, events or omissions occurring from any time on or prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement arising out of, caused by or as a result of any rights any Releasing Party may have against the Released Parties (collectively, the “ Released Claims ”); provided , however , that the foregoing release shall not apply to any rights any OC Holder may have under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement. Each OC Holder hereby represents and warrants to GTY that he has not voluntarily or involuntarily assigned, pledged, encumbered or in any manner transferred or conveyed all or any portion of the Released Claims and that no Person other than such party has any interest in any Released Claims by applicable law or Contract or by virtue of any action or inaction by such party. Each OC Holder, for himself and the other Releasing Parties, hereby covenants and agrees not to sue any of the Released Parties with regard to any of the Released Claims.

 

Each OC Holder stipulates and agrees that such OC Holder hereby expressly waives and relinquishes to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law any and all provisions, rights and benefits conferred by applicable law of any state or territory of the United States, or principle of common law, relating to the preservation of unknown claims, including but not limited to Cal. Civ. Code § 1542 (and all other applicable law, rules and regulations which are similar, comparable, or equivalent to said code section), which provides:

 

A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.

 

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Notwithstanding the above-referenced provision, and for the purpose of implementing a full and complete release and discharge of the Released Parties, each OC Holder expressly acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement and this provision is in full accord, satisfaction, and discharge of any and all of such Released Claims and that this Agreement and this provision has been executed with the express intention of effectuating a complete extinguishment of all known and unknown claims. Each OC Holder hereby acknowledges that the inclusion of “unknown claims” in the Released Claims set forth above was separately bargained for and was a key element of the transactions contemplated by, and the covenants and agreements set forth in, this Agreement.

 

10.19      Non-Recourse . This Agreement may only be enforced against, and any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement may only be brought against, the Persons that are expressly named as parties to this Agreement (and the OC Holders, to the extent the OC Holders agree to be bound by this Agreement pursuant to their Letters of Transmittal) and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein. Except to the extent named as a party to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein, and then only to the extent of the specific obligations of such parties set forth in this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein, no past, present or future shareholder, member, partner, manager, director, officer, employee, Affiliate, agent or advisor of any party to this Agreement or any Subsidiary of GTY will have any liability (whether in contract, tort, equity or otherwise) for any of the representations, warranties, covenants, agreements or other obligations or liabilities of any of the parties to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein or for any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement and any other agreements or deliveries referenced herein.

 

10.20      OC Holders’ Representative .

 

(a)          Each OC Holder shall be deemed to have appointed Shareholder Representative Services LLC (“ OC Holders’ Representative ”) to serve as agent, representative and attorney-in-fact for and on behalf of OC Holders, to give and receive notices and communications in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction, to take all actions on behalf of the OC Holders pursuant to this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement, and to take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of OC Holders’ Representative for the accomplishment of the foregoing. More specifically, OC Holders’ Representative shall have the authority to make all decisions and determinations and to take all actions (including giving Consents or agreeing to any amendments to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to the termination hereof or thereof) required or permitted hereunder on behalf of each OC Holder, and any such action, decision or determination so made or taken shall be deemed the action, decision or determination of each OC Holder, and any notice, communication, document, certificate or information required (other than any notice required by Law) to be given to any such OC Holder hereunder or pursuant to any Ancillary Agreement after the Closing shall be deemed so given if given to OC Holders’ Representative. OC Holders’ Representative shall be authorized to take all actions on behalf of OC Holders in connection with any claims made under Article 7 of this Agreement, to defend or settle such claims, and to make payments in respect of such claims on behalf of the OC Holders. No bond shall be required of OC Holders’ Representative. Notices or communications to or from OC Holders’ Representative after the Closing shall constitute notice to or from each OC Holder.

 

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(b)          OC Holders’ Representative shall not be liable for any act done or omitted hereunder as OC Holders’ Representative while acting in good faith and not in a manner constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct, and any act done or omitted pursuant to the advice of counsel shall be conclusive evidence of such good faith. The OC Holders will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the OC Holders’ Representative from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, claims, penalties, fines, forfeitures, actions, fees, costs and expenses (including the fees and expenses of counsel and experts and their staffs and all expense of document location, duplication and shipment) (collectively, “Representative Losses”) arising out of or in connection with the OC Holders’ Representative’s execution and performance of this Agreement and any agreements ancillary hereto, in each case as such Representative Loss is suffered or incurred; provided, that in the event that any such Representative Loss is finally adjudicated to have been directly caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the OC Holders’ Representative, the OC Holders’ Representative will reimburse the OC Holders the amount of such indemnified Representative Loss to the extent attributable to such gross negligence or willful misconduct. If not paid directly to the OC Holders’ Representative by the OC Holders, any such Representative Losses may be recovered by the OC Holders’ Representative from (i) the funds in the Expense Fund, and (ii) the amounts in the Purchase Price Escrow Account and the Indemnity Escrow Account at such time as remaining amounts would otherwise be distributable to the OC Holders; provided, that while this section allows the OC Holders’ Representative to be paid from the aforementioned sources of funds, this does not relieve the OC Holders from their obligation to promptly pay such Representative Losses as they are suffered or incurred, nor does it prevent the OC Holders’ Representative from seeking any remedies available to it at law or otherwise. In no event will the OC Holders’ Representative be required to advance its own funds on behalf of the OC Holders or otherwise. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, any restrictions or limitations on liability or indemnification obligations of the OC Holders set forth elsewhere in this Agreement or the Letters of Transmittal are not intended to be applicable to the indemnities provided to the OC Holders’ Representative under this Section. The foregoing indemnities will survive the Closing, the resignation or removal of the OC Holders’ Representative or the termination of this Agreement.

 

(c)          A decision, act, consent or instruction of OC Holders’ Representative shall constitute a decision of all OC Holders and shall be final, binding and conclusive upon all OC Holders. GTY is hereby entitled to rely on all statements, representations and decisions of OC Holders’ Representative and shall have no liability to the Company Parties, OC Holders and OC Holders’ Representative in connection with any actions taken or not taken in reliance on such statements, representations and decisions of OC Holders’ Representative.

 

(d)          OC Holders’ Representative, for itself only, represents and warrants that OC Holders’ Representative has the limited liability company capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform his respective obligations hereunder, and this Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by OC Holders’ Representative and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery thereof by the other Parties, constitutes the legal and binding obligations of OC Holders’ Representative, enforceable against OC Holders’ Representative in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

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(e)          Upon the Closing, the Exchange Agent will wire US $100,000 (the “ Expense Fund ”) to the OC Holders’ Representative, to an account designated by the OC Holders’ Representative, which will be used for the purposes of paying directly, or reimbursing the OC Holders’ Representative for, any third party expenses pursuant to this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements. The OC Holders will not receive any interest or earnings on the Expense Fund and irrevocably transfer and assign to the OC Holders’ Representative any ownership right that they may otherwise have had in any such interest or earnings. The OC Holders’ Representative will not be liable for any loss of principal of the Expense Fund other than as a result of its gross negligence or willful misconduct. The OC Holders’ Representative will hold these funds separate from its corporate funds, will not use these funds for its operating expenses or any other corporate purposes and will not voluntarily make these funds available to its creditors in the event of bankruptcy. As soon as practicable following the completion of the OC Holders’ Representative’s responsibilities, the OC Holders’ Representative will deliver any remaining balance of the Expense Fund to the Exchange Agent for further distribution to the OC Holders. For tax purposes, the Expense Fund will be treated as having been received and voluntarily set aside by the OC Holders at the time of Closing.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

  OPEN COUNTER ENTERPRISES INC.
       
  By: /s/ Joel Mahoney
    Name: Joel Mahoney
    Title: Chief Executive Officer
       
  GTY TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS INC.
       
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
    Name: Harry L. You
    Title: President and Chief Financial Officer
       
  GTY OC MERGER SUB, INC.
       
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
    Name: Harry L. You
    Title: President and Chief Financial Officer
       
  SHAREHOLDER REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES LLC , solely in its capacity as OC Holders’ Representative
       
  By: /s/ Radha Subramanian
    Name: Radha Subramanian
    Title: Senior Director

 

[Signature Page to Agreement and Plan of Merger]

 

 

 

Exhibit 2.6

 

Execution Version

 

SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

by and among

 

Questica Inc .,

 

Questica USCDN Inc .,

 

GTY Technology Holdings Inc .,

 

Fernbrook Homes (Hi-Tech) Limited

 

Allan Booth

 

Dennis Parass

 

Shockt Inc.

 

Ross Soft Inc.

 

Craig Ross

 

1176368 B.C. Ltd.

 

dated September 12 , 2018

 

   

 

 

Table of Contents  

 

  Page
   
ARTICLE 1 PURCHASE AND SALE; CONSIDERATION 2
   
1.1 Purchase and Sale 2
1.2 Purchase Consideration 2
1.3 Payment and Delivery of Purchase Consideration 2
1.4 Exchange Share Rollover Election 3
1.5 Reference Closing Date Statement 3
1.6 Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination 4
1.7 Post-Closing Adjustment Amount. 6
1.8 Withholding 7
1.9 Closing 7
1.10 Class B Exchange 7
     
ARTICLE 2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the QUESTICA HOLDERS 7
   
2.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 7
2.2 Authorization of Transaction 8
2.3 Title to Questica Shares 8
2.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 8
2.5 Litigation 9
2.6 Brokers’ Fees 9
2.7 Investment Purpose 9
2.8 Knowledge and Experience 10
2.9 Disclosure 10
     
ARTICLE 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the Companies 11
   
3.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 11
3.2 Authorization of Transaction 12
3.3 Capitalization and Subsidiaries 12
3.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 13
3.5 Brokers’ Fees 14
3.6 Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 14
3.7 Undisclosed Liabilities 17
3.8 Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits 17
3.9 Tax Matters 18
3.10 Real Property; Personal Property 19
3.11 Intellectual Property 21
3.12 Material Contracts 24
3.13 Government Contracts and Bids 26
3.14 Insurance 29
3.15 Employees 29
3.16 Employee Benefits 32

 

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3.17 Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters 34
3.18 Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships 35
3.19 Competition Act; Investment Canada Act. 35
3.20 Anti-Corruption Laws 35
3.21 Customers 36
3.22 Suppliers 36
3.23 Accounts Receivable; Notes Receivable; Accounts 37
3.24 Books and Records 38
     
ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING GTY and Exchangeco 38
   
4.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 38
4.2 Authorization of Transaction 38
4.3 Capitalization 39
4.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 40
4.5 Brokers’ Fees 40
4.6 SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 40
4.8 Litigation; Legal Compliance 41
4.9 Trust Account 41
4.11 Taxable Canadian Corporation 42
     
ARTICLE 5 PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS 42
   
5.1 General 42
5.2 Notices and Consents 43
5.3 Operation of Business 43
5.4 Access and Cooperation 44
5.5 Notice of Developments 45
5.6 No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading 46
5.7 SEC Filings 47
5.8 Registration Rights 49
5.9 Investor Presentations 49
5.10 Certain Business Relationships 49
     
ARTICLE 6 POST-CLOSING COVENANTS 50
   
6.1 General 50
6.2 D&O Indemnification 51
     
ARTICLE 7 CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE 53
   
7.1 Conditions to Obligations of Questica Holders and GTY Parties 53
7.2 Conditions to Obligations of GTY and Exchangeco 54
7.3 Conditions to Obligations of Questica Holders 55
     
ARTICLE 8 REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT 57
   
8.1 Indemnification 57
8.2 Limitations on Indemnification 58

 

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8.3 Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims 60
8.4 Other Indemnification Matters 62
8.5 Release of Escrow Amount from Escrow 62
8.6 Exclusive Remedy 63
8.7 Roll-Up Transactions 64
     
ARTICLE 9 TERMINATION 64
   
9.1 Termination of Agreement 64
9.2 Effect of Termination 65
     
ARTICLE 10 DEFINITIONS 66
     
ARTICLE 11 MISCELLANEOUS 81
   
11.1 Releases 81
11.2 Fees and Expenses 82
11.3 Press Releases and Public Announcements 82
11.4 Employee Information 82
11.5 Entire Agreement 82
11.6 Successors; Assignment; No Third-Party Beneficiaries 82
11.7 Counterparts 83
11.8 Headings 83
11.9 Notices 83
11.10 Governing Law 84
11.11 Amendments and Waivers 84
11.12 Specific Performance 84
11.13 Non-Recourse 85
11.14 Severability 85
11.15 Construction 85
11.16 Currency 86
11.17 Trust Account Waiver 86
11.18 Solicitor-Client Privilege 86
11.19 Questica Holders’ Representative 87

 

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Exhibits and Schedules

 

     
Exhibit A   Form of Restrictive Covenant Agreement
     
Exhibit B   Form of Employment Agreement
     
Exhibit C   Class B Exchange
     
Exhibit D   Form of Escrow Agreement
     
Exhibit E   Registration Rights
     
Exhibit F   Principles of GTY Equity Incentive Plan
     
Exhibit G   Pre-Closing Reorganization
     
Exhibit H   Exchangeable Share Provisions and Support Agreement
     
Exhibit I   Form of Questica Holders Lockup Agreement

 

Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule
 
GTY’s Disclosure Schedule

 

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SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

This Share Purchase Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into on September 12, 2018 by and among Questica Inc. (“ Questica ”), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, Questica USCDN Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada (“ Questica USCDN ”), GTY Technology Holdings Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company(“ GTY ”), 1176368 B.C. Ltd., a company incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (“ Exchangeco ”), and each of SHOCKT Inc., Dennis Parass, Fernbrook Homes (Hi-Tech) Limited, Allan Booth, and Ross Soft Inc. (collectively, the “ Questica Holders ”) and Craig Ross in his capacity as Questica Holders’ Representative. All capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in ARTICLE 10 or as otherwise defined elsewhere in this Agreement unless the context clearly provides otherwise. Each of Questica, Questica USCDN, GTY, Exchangeco and the Questica Holders may also be referred to individually herein as a “ Party ,” and collectively as the “ Parties ”.

 

PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS

 

A.            GTY is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

 

B.           Exchangeco is an indirect wholly-owned Subsidiary of GTY.

 

C.           Prior to the Effective Time, GTY will incorporate in the State of Massachusetts a wholly-owned, direct subsidiary of GTY (“ Holdings ”), for the purpose of consummating the Transaction and the Roll-Up Transactions, and the parties hereto have agreed that it is desirable to utilize Holdings to effectuate the Transaction and for Holdings to file the Registration Statement (as defined herein).

 

D.           Prior to the Effective Time, a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings (“ GTY Merger Sub ”) will merge with and into GTY with GTY continuing as the surviving entity upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an agreement and plan of merger by and among Holdings, GTY and GTY Merger Sub (the “ GTY Merger ”).

 

E.           After the GTY Merger and prior to the Effective Time, GTY will assign to Holdings all of GTY’s rights, interests and obligations under this Agreement and all agreements in connection with the Roll-Up Transactions.

 

F.           The Companies and their respective Subsidiaries are engaged in the business of providing budgeting, performance and transparency software products and associated or related services, including to implementation and support services, and all activities ancillary thereto (the “ Business ”).

 

G.           Immediately prior to the Effective Time, the Questica Holders own all of the issued and outstanding shares of Capital Stock of the Companies, which consists of, in the case of Questica, 100 Class A Common Shares and 8 Class B Common shares and in the case of Questica USCDN, 108,000 Common shares (collectively, the “ Questica Shares ”).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H.           Exchangeco desires to acquire all of the Questica Shares and the Questica Holders desire to sell such shares to Exchangeco.

 

I.           This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions upon which Exchangeco will purchase from the Questica Holders, and the Questica Holders will sell to Exchangeco all of the Questica Shares.

 

Now, therefore , in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises herein made, and in consideration of the representations, warranties, covenants and other valuable consideration herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE 1

 

PURCHASE AND SALE; CONSIDERATION

 

1.1            Purchase and Sale . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Questica Holder agrees to sell, assign and transfer, free and clear of any and all Liens other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities Laws, to Exchangeco and Exchangeco agrees to purchase from each Questica Holder, as of Closing on the Closing Date, all (but not less than all) of the Questica Shares held by each such Questica Holder as of Closing as set forth in Section 3.3(a) of the Questica Disclosure Schedule , which Questica Shares collectively will constitute all (but not less than all) of the issued and outstanding shares of Capital Stock of the Companies as of Closing on the Closing Date.

 

1.2            Purchase Consideration . The consideration payable to each Questica Holder by Exchangeco for all of the Questica Shares held by it at Closing is the aggregate of the following (collectively, the “ Purchase Consideration ”):

 

(a)          the Pro Rata Portion of the Consideration Shares, less the Pro Rata Portion of the Escrow Shares, payable in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 1.3 ;

 

(b)          the Pro Rata Portion of the Cash Consideration payable in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 1.3 ; and

 

(c)          the Pro Rata Portion of the Escrow Shares, the Cash Escrow Amount and the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, if any, that are distributed or paid to the Questica Holders pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement or otherwise, as and when such distributions or payments are required to be made.

 

For certainty, there is no assurance that the Questica Holders will be entitled to receive any of the distributions or payments contemplated in the foregoing subsection (c).

 

1.3            Payment and Delivery of Purchase Consideration .

 

(a)          Exchangeco shall pay the Purchase Consideration at Closing as follows:

 

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(i)          by paying to the Questica Holders’ Representative, or as may otherwise be directed by the Questica Holders’ Representative in writing, at Closing the Cash Consideration by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated in writing by the Questica Holders’ Representative to GTY prior to the Closing Date, and the Questica Holders’ Representative shall distribute, or cause to be distributed, the respective Pro Rata Portions of such funds to the Questica Holders;

 

(ii)         by issuing to the Questica Holders at Closing their respective Pro Rata Portions of (A) two million Class A Exchangeable Shares, each valued at Ten Dollars ($10.00) per share, less the Pro Rata Portion of the Escrow Shares, and (B) one million Class B Exchangeable Shares (collectively, the “ Consideration Shares ”) which Consideration Shares (and the Underlying Shares issued on exchange thereof) shall be subject to the Questica Holder Lockup Agreement;

 

(iii)         by depositing at Closing the Escrow Shares and the Cash Escrow Amount into the Indemnity Escrow Account, which Escrow Shares and Cash Escrow Amount shall be released from the Indemnity Escrow Account in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement; and

 

(iv)        for the purpose of securing the Questica Holders’ Representative’s obligations under Section 1.5 and Section 1.6, by depositing at Closing $100,000 in cash (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Amount ”) to the Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Account ”) that will be designated and administered by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Escrow Agreement.

 

(b)          The Cash Consideration and the Consideration Shares (less the Escrow Shares), are referred to herein, collectively, the “ Closing Date Consideration ”.

 

(c)          All amounts in the Purchase Price Escrow Account will be released in accordance with the amounts provided on the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement and paid pursuant to Section 1.6 and Section 1.7 .

 

(d)          No certificates evidencing fractional Consideration Shares shall be issued at Closing, and in lieu thereof, each Questica Holder who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a Consideration Share shall receive, in lieu of such fractional share, cash in an amount equal to the value of such fractional share.

 

1.4            Exchange Share Rollover Election . Exchangeco and each Questica Holder receiving Exchangeable Shares as Purchase Consideration at Closing shall, at the request and expense of such holder, make a joint election under subsection 85(1) of the Tax Act and the corresponding provisions of any applicable provincial Tax statute with respect to the sale of Questica Shares sold by such holder. Each such joint election shall specify an elected amount in respect of such Questica Shares to be determined by the relevant holder, subject to the limitations set forth in the Tax Act and the corresponding provisions of any applicable provincial Tax statute.

 

1.5            Reference Closing Date Statement . No later than two (2) Business Days before the Closing Date, the Questica Holders’ Representative shall deliver to GTY a statement (the “ Closing Date Statement ”) setting forth or attaching, as applicable:

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(a)          the Companies’ good faith estimate of Closing Date Cash (the “ Estimated Closing Cash Amount ”) and Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ”); and

 

(b)           the resulting calculation of the Cash Consideration. In connection with the Closing Date Statement, the Questica Holders’ Representative shall deliver to GTY a statement allocating the Purchaser Price as between the Companies for review by GTY. Upon GTY’s review and comment, and the mutual agreement between GTY (acting reasonably) and the Questica Holders’ Representative, such statement shall serve as the allocation of the Purchase Price between the Companies for all purposes under this Agreement.

 

1.6            Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination.

          

(a)           After Closing, GTY shall prepare and, within seventy-five (75) days after Closing, GTY shall deliver to the Questica Holders’ Representative, a statement (together with reasonable supporting documentation) setting forth GTY’s determination of (i) Closing Date Cash, and (ii) Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ”).

 

(b)          Following the Closing Date, GTY shall permit the Questica Holders’ Representative and its counsel, accountants and other advisors reasonable access (during normal business hours, with the right to make copies) to the financial and other relevant books and records of the Company Parties, in each case for the purposes of the review and objection right and dispute process contemplated in this Section1.6 . Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 1.6(b) , GTY shall not be required to, or to cause the Companies or any of the Companies’ respective Subsidiaries or Affiliates to, grant access to or furnish information to the Questica Holders’ Representative to the extent that (i) such information is subject to an attorney/client or attorney work product privilege or (ii) such access or the furnishing of such information is prohibited by applicable Law provided, however, if the provision of such information to the Questica Holders’ Representative is prohibited pursuant to either subclause (i) or (ii), if possible, GTY will redact such information in such a manner as it will remain subject to attorney/client or attorney work product privilege or the furnishing of such information will no longer be prohibited by applicable Law and provide such information to the Questica Holders’ Representative.

 

(c)          If the Questica Holders’ Representative disagrees with the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, the Questica Holders’ Representative shall notify GTY in writing of such disagreement within forty-five (45) days after delivery of the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, which notice shall describe in reasonable detail the nature of such disagreement, including the specific items involved and the dollar amounts thereof (a “ Purchase Price Dispute Notice ”). Any component of GTY’s Purchase Price Adjustment Statement that is not the subject of an objection by the Questica Holders’ Representative shall be final and binding on the Parties and deemed to be part of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If the Questica Holders’ Representative does not deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 45-day period, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as delivered by GTY to the Questica Holders’ Representative, shall be the “ Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ”. If the Questica Holders’ Representative does deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 45-day period (the aggregate amount in dispute as set forth in the Purchase Price Dispute Notice, the “ Disputed Amounts ”), then the Disputed Amounts shall be resolved pursuant to Section 1.6(d) .

 

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(d)          GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any Disputed Amounts and, if the Parties are able to resolve all Disputed Amounts, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as modified to reflect such resolution, shall be the “ Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ”. If GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative are unable to resolve all Disputed Amounts within twenty (20) days after delivery of the Questica Holders’ Representative’s Purchase Price Dispute Notice, then the Disputed Amounts shall be referred for final determination to a mutually agreed upon nationally recognized firm of independent certified public accountants, which does not have any material relationship with GTY, the Questica Holders’ Representative or any of their respective Affiliates (such firm, or any successor thereto, the “ Accounting Arbitrator ”) within fifteen (15) days after the end of such 20-day period. If GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative are unable to agree upon an Accounting Arbitrator within such 15-day period, then the Accounting Arbitrator shall be an accounting firm of national standing designated by the American Arbitration Association in New York, New York which does not have any material relationship with GTY, the Questica Holders’ Representative or any of their respective Affiliates. The Questica Holders’ Representative and GTY shall execute any agreement reasonably required by the Accounting Arbitrator for its engagement hereunder. The Accounting Arbitrator shall consider only those Disputed Amounts which GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative have been unable to resolve. The Accounting Arbitrator will act as an expert (not an arbitrator) and may select as a resolution the position of either GTY or the Questica Holders’ Representative for each Disputed Amount (based solely on presentations and supporting material provided by the Parties and not pursuant to any independent review) or may impose an alternative resolution which cannot be higher than the highest value or lower than the lowest value presented by each Party for a disputed amount. The Accounting Arbitrator shall deliver to GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative, as promptly as practicable, and in any event within forty-five (45) days after its appointment, a written report setting forth the resolution of such Disputed Amounts. Such report shall be final and binding upon the Parties. In selecting such resolution, the Accounting Arbitrator shall rely solely on the terms of this Agreement and on written submissions and supporting material provided by GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative, and at the Accounting Arbitrator’s election, pursuant to responses provided by GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative to inquiries posed by the Accounting Arbitrator’s review of the foregoing, but not pursuant to an independent review. Upon the decision of the Accounting Arbitrator, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as adjusted to the extent necessary to reflect the Accounting Arbitrator’s decision (and as otherwise adjusted in accordance with this ARTICLE 1 ), shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. The fees, costs and expenses of the Accounting Arbitrator shall be allocated to and borne by GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative based on the inverse of the percentage that the Accounting Arbitrator’s determination (before such allocation) bears to the Disputed Amount as originally submitted to the Accounting Arbitrator. For example, should the items in dispute total in amount to $1,000 and the Accounting Arbitrator awards $600 in favor of the Questica Holders’ Representative’s position, 60% of the costs of its review would be borne by GTY and 40% of the costs would be borne by the Questica Holders’ Representative. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no resolution of any Disputed Amount or any facts, circumstances or events giving rise to any such Disputed Amount, whether by the Accounting Arbitrator otherwise, shall limit the right of any party to assert and prevail on a claim for a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder pursuant to ARTICLE 8 .

 

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(e)          “ Final Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (i) the Cash Purchase Price, less (ii) the Closing Date Indebtedness amount as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, less (iii) the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, less (iv) the Cash Escrow Amount, plus (v) the Closing Cash Amount as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement (in each case, terms used in this paragraph which are not defined in this Agreement shall have the same meaning as those same terms that are defined by reference to “Estimated”, except as finally determined).

 

(f)          The Questica Holders’ Representative and GTY agree to treat any payment made pursuant to this Section 1.7 as an adjustment to the Purchase Consideration for federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes.

 

1.7            Post-Closing Adjustment Amount.

 

(a)          The “ Adjustment Amount ,” which may be positive or negative, shall mean an amount equal to (i) the Final Cash Consideration, minus (ii) the Cash Consideration.

 

(b)          If the Adjustment Amount is a positive number or zero, then:

 

(i)          GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein to the Questica Holders’ Representative for the benefit of the Questica Holders; and

 

(ii)         GTY shall promptly pay to the Questica Holders’ Representative the Adjustment Amount for the benefit of the Questica Holders.

 

(c)          If the Adjustment Amount is a negative number, then GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein as follows:

 

(i)          to GTY, an amount equal to the lesser of: (A) the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, and (B) the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount; and

 

(ii)         if the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount is less than the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, to the Questica Holders’ Representative the remainder of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, for the benefit of the Questica Holders.

 

(d)          To the extent that the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount exceeds the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, GTY shall be entitled to recover such excess adjustment amount, at its option and in its sole discretion, from the Indemnity Escrow Account or directly from the Questica Holders.

 

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(e)          Any amounts payable pursuant to this Section 1.7 shall be paid (or joint instruction to the Escrow Agent shall be provided) within two (2) Business Days after final determination pursuant to Section 1.6 of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Party receiving such payment.

 

(f)          The Questica Holders’ Representative and GTY agree to treat any payment made pursuant to this Section 1.7 as an adjustment to the purchase price for federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes.

 

1.8            Withholding . Exchangeco, the Escrow Agent and their Affiliates shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any consideration payable or otherwise deliverable pursuant to this Agreement to any Person such amounts as are required to be deducted or withheld therefrom under the Code, the Tax Act, or under any provision of state, local or non-U.S. Tax Law or under any other applicable legal requirement. For greater certainty, the number of Exchangeable Shares shall not be reduced to satisfy any such withholding obligation. To the extent such amounts are so deducted or withheld, such amounts shall be treated for all purposes under this Agreement as having been paid to the Person to whom such amounts would otherwise have been paid.

 

1.9            Closing . The consummation of the Transaction (the “ Closing ”) shall take place at the offices of Winston & Strawn LLP in New York, New York, or remotely via electronic exchange of documents and signatures, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the second (2 nd ) Business Day following the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions of the Parties to consummate the Transaction (other than conditions with respect to actions the respective Parties will take at the Closing itself) or such other date as GTY and Questica Holders’ Representative may mutually agree in writing (the “ Closing Date ”).

 

1.10          Class B Exchange. Subject to the terms and conditions of Exhibit C , after the Closing, the Questica Holders may be entitled, in accordance with the Exchangeable Share Provisions and the terms of the Support Agreement, to exchange the Class B Exchangeable Shares delivered as part of the Consideration Amount into such number of Class A Exchangeable Shares exchangeable into GTY Shares as determined by the Exchangeable Share Provisions .

 

ARTICLE 2

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the QUESTICA HOLDERS

 

As an inducement to GTY and Exchangeco to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transaction, each Questica Holder hereby represents and warrants to GTY and Exchangeco as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date) that:

 

2.1            Organization, Qualification and Power . Each Questica Holder (a) if it is a corporation or other entity, is an entity as described in Section 2.1 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation, (b) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (c) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business and, if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or existing, to have such power or authority, or to be in good standing would not prohibit such Questica Holder from complying with its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, as applicable, or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

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2.2            Authorization of Transaction . Each Questica Holder has all requisite power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement by each Questica Holder, and the consummation of the Transaction, have been duly approved by all requisite action on the part of such Questica Holder. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each Questica Holder that is a party hereto and thereto, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of each Questica Holder that is a party hereto and thereto, enforceable against such Questica Holder in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

2.3              Title to Questica Shares .

 

(a)          Each Questica Holder has good and marketable title to, and is the record and beneficial owner of, the Questica Shares indicated as owned by it in Section 2.3(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , free and clear of all Liens. Upon the consummation of the Transaction, Exchangeco will acquire good and valid title to all of the Questica Shares, free and clear of all Liens. Except for the GTY Parties’ rights under this Agreement, no Person has any written or oral agreement, option or warrant, or any right or privilege (whether by Law or by Contract) capable of becoming such, for the purchase or acquisition from any Questica Holder of any of the Questica Shares.

 

2.4            Non-contravention; Required Consents . Except as set forth in Section 2.4 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction by each Questica Holder, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (a) violate or conflict with any (i) Law or Order applicable to any Questica Holder or (ii) provision of the Organizational Documents of any Questica Holder; (b) except to the extent that such event does not adversely affect the ability of each Questica Holder to consummate the Transaction or perform such Questica Holder’s obligations under this Agreement, conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract, Consent or Permit to which any Questica Holder is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; (c) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the Questica Shares or, except to the extent that such event does not adversely affect the ability of each Questica Holder to consummate the Transaction or perform such Questica Holder’s obligations under this Agreement, any other assets of any Questica Holder; or (d) require any notice to, filing with, or Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction. There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending, or to the Knowledge of the applicable Questica Holder, threatened in writing, against such Questica Holder, or any of its assets, properties or rights, that (x) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (y) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (z) prohibits such Questica Holder from complying with its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, as applicable, or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

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2.5            Litigation . There are no suits or proceedings pending or, to such Questica Holder’s knowledge, threatened in writing, against such Questica Holder at law or in equity, or before or by any Government Body, which would adversely affect such Questica Holder’s performance under this Agreement or the consummation of the Transaction.

 

2.6            Brokers’ Fees . Except as set forth on Section 2.5 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , no Questica Holder (i) has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction or (ii) has entered into any Contract which could give rise to any liability or obligation of either Company or GTY or any of their respective Affiliates to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

2.7            Investment Purpose . Any GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares received by such Questica Holder as consideration pursuant to this agreement is for such Questica Holder’s own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to the distribution or public offering thereof in violation of the US Securities Act, or any applicable United States federal or state securities laws or regulations. Such Questica Holder has received and carefully read and understands this Agreement. Such Questica Holder has been furnished with all other materials relating to GTY and the offering of the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares, if any, which have been requested by such Questica Holder. Furthermore, such Questica Holder has been afforded an opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers from, GTY in connection with the offering of the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares. Such Questica Holder acknowledges that: (i) the offer and sale of the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares has not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act, or the securities laws of any U.S. state or non-U.S. jurisdiction, and that the offer and sale of the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares is being made in reliance upon federal and state exemptions for transactions not involving a public offering; and (ii) the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares may not be resold or transferred except as permitted by the US Securities Act and any applicable U.S. state or non-U.S. securities laws, pursuant to registration or exemption therefrom. Such Questica Holder understands that neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other federal, state or non-U.S. agency has recommended, approved or endorsed the purchase of the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares as an investment or passed on the accuracy or adequacy of the information set forth in this Agreement or any other documents used in connection with the offering of GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares.  Such Questica Holder has relied on its own examination of GTY and the terms of the offering of the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares, including the merits and risks involved, and has reviewed the merits and risks of the purchase of the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares with tax, legal and investment counsel to the extent deemed advisable by such Questica Holder. Such Questica Holder has obtained, in the judgment of such Questica Holder, sufficient information to evaluate the merits and risks of an investment in GTY. Such Questica Holder has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to evaluate the merits and risks associated with such investment and to make an informed investment decision with respect thereto. Other than the representations, warranties, covenants and disclosures set out in this Agreement, the GTY Disclosure Schedules and in any Ancillary Agreement, such Questica Holder has not relied and will not rely upon any representations made by, or other information (whether oral or written) furnished by or on behalf of, GTY or any of its directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates or representatives.

 

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2.8            Knowledge and Experience . Such Questica Holder has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that such Questica Holder is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the Questica Holder’s investment in the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares, is able to incur a complete loss of such investment and is able to bear the economic risk of such investment for an indefinite period of time. Such Questica Holder has had the opportunity to engage, or has engaged, legal, financial, accounting, tax and other advisors, experienced in the evaluation and purchase of securities of companies such as GTY as contemplated hereunder. Such Questica Holder has undertaken such investigation, and has been provided and reviewed such documents and information, as he or it has deemed necessary to enable him or it to make an informed decision with respect to the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. Such Questica Holder is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Regulation D under the US Securities Act. Such Questica Holder will acquire the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares for its own account solely for investment purposes and not for the account of others or with a view to the distribution or resale of such GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares or any interests therein. Such Questica Holder understands that the purchase of the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares represents a highly speculative investment, which involves a high degree of risk of loss. Such Questica Holder cannot expect to be able to liquidate any investment in GTY in the case of an emergency, or perhaps at all. Such Questica Holder has adequate means to provide for such Questica Holder’s current cash needs and possible contingencies, and its financial condition is such that it can afford to bear all risks associated with the purchase of the GTY Common Stock. Such Questica Holder has the financial capacity to hold the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares for an indefinite period of time and can afford to suffer the complete loss thereof. Such Questica Holder confirms that the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares were not offered to such Questica Holder by any means of general solicitation or general advertising. Such Questica Holder, either directly or indirectly through its beneficial owners, has a pre-existing business relationship with GTY.

 

2.9            Disclosure . Such Questica Holder has been given access to all information regarding the financial condition and the proposed business and operations of GTY and its Subsidiaries and all other information that such Questica Holder has requested in order to evaluate its investment in GTY. Prior to the date hereof, GTY has made available to such Questica Holder the opportunity to ask questions of, and to receive answers from, persons acting on behalf of GTY concerning the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and to obtain any additional information desired by such Questica Holder with respect to GTY and its Subsidiaries.

 

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2.10          No Other Representations or Warranties; Acknowledgments . No representations or warranties, oral or otherwise, have been made to such Questica Holder or any party acting on such Questica Holder’s behalf in connection with the investment in the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares other than the representations and warranties specifically set forth in this Agreement. Such Questica Holder has had an opportunity to consult an independent financial, tax and legal advisor and such Questica Holder’s decision to enter into this Agreement has been based solely upon such Questica Holder’s evaluation. Such Questica Holder is aware that this Agreement provides significant restrictions on such Questica Holder’s ability to transfer or dispose of the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares. By subscribing for the GTY Common Stock and Exchangeable Shares, such Questica Holder represents and warrants to GTY that its participation in the trade and acceptance of such securities is voluntary and that such Questica Holder has not been induced to participate by expectation of engagement, appointment, employment or continued engagement, appointment or employment with GTY or its Affiliates, as applicable.

 

ARTICLE 3

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the Companies

 

As an inducement to GTY and Exchangeco to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transaction, each Company and each Questica Holder, jointly and severally, hereby represents and warrants to GTY and Exchangeco as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date) that:

 

3.1            Organization, Qualification and Power . Each Company Party (a) is an entity as described in Section 3.1 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation, (b) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (c) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business and, if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or existing, to have such power or authority, or to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a materially negative effect on the Company Parties. Each Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, correct and complete copies of the Organizational Documents, the minute books, share capital record books and the other books and records of each Company Party, and such books and records are accurate, up-to-date and complete and have been maintained in accordance with all applicable Laws, in each case in all material respects. There have been no formal meetings of the equityholders or the boards of directors (or equivalent body) of the Company Parties or other material corporate actions, resolutions or consents of the equityholders or the boards of directors (or equivalent body) of the Company Parties that are not reflected in such books and records. No Company Party is in default under or in violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents, or, except as disclosed in Section 3.1 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , has conducted any business under or otherwise used, for any purpose or in any jurisdiction, any fictitious name, assumed name or trade name within the past three (3) years.

 

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3.2            Authorization of Transaction . Each Company Party has all requisite power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement by each Company Party, and the consummation of the Transaction have been duly approved by all requisite action on the part of such Company Party. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each Company Party that is a party hereto and thereto, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of each Company Party that is a party hereto and thereto, enforceable against such Company Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

3.3            Capitalization and Subsidiaries .

 

(a)          The Questica Shares represent one hundred percent (100%) of the issued and outstanding Capital Stock of the Companies, and Section 3.3(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule lists the record and beneficial owners of such Questica Shares and the number of Questica Shares owned by each such Person. All of the Questica Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all applicable Laws, including securities Laws. None of the Questica Shares have been issued in violation of, or are subject to, any restriction on transfer, repurchase option, right of redemption, preemptive right, rights of first refusal or other agreements or rights. Except as set forth in Section 3.3(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , there are no (i) other shares or units of Capital Stock or other securities of either Company, (ii) authorized, issued or outstanding equity appreciation rights, phantom equity rights, profit participations or similar rights with respect to either Company or its Capital Stock, (iii) voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or transfer of the Capital Stock of either Company, (iv) Contracts under which either Company is or may become obligated to acquire, sell or otherwise issue any Capital Stock or any other securities of either Company; or (v) conditions or circumstances that may give rise to or provide a basis for the assertion of a claim by any Person to the effect that such Person is entitled to acquire or receive any shares of Capital Stock or other securities of either Company.

 

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(b)           Section 3.3(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule lists all of the issued and outstanding Capital Stock of each Subsidiary of each Company, the record and beneficial owners of such Capital Stock and the number of shares or units of Capital Stock owned by each such Person. All of the Capital Stock listed in Section 3.3(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule is duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and has been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all Laws, including securities Laws, and none of such Capital Stock has been issued in violation of, or is subject to, any restriction on transfer, repurchase option, right of redemption, preemptive right, rights of first refusal or other agreements or rights. Except as set forth in Section 3.3(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , there are no (i) other shares or units of Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of either Company, (ii) authorized, issued or outstanding equity appreciation rights, phantom equity rights, profit participations or similar rights with respect to any Subsidiary of either Company, (iii) voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or of the Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of either Company, (iv) Contracts under which either Company is or may become obligated to acquire, sell or otherwise issue any Capital Stock or any other securities of any Subsidiary of either Company, or (v) conditions or circumstances that may give rise to or provide a basis for the assertion of a claim by any Person to the effect that such Person is entitled to acquire or receive any shares of Capital Stock or other securities of any Subsidiary of either Company. Each Person set forth in Section 3.3(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule has, and will have immediately following the Closing, good and marketable title to, and is, and will be immediately following the Closing, the record and beneficial owner of, all of the Capital Stock indicated as owned by it free and clear of any and all Liens.

 

(c)          Except as set forth in Section 3.3(c) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , no Company Party (i) owns, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock, debt or other investment or interest in any Person, or (ii) has any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, make loans to or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of any other Person.

 

3.4            Non-contravention; Required Consents .

 

Except as set forth in Section 3.4 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction, does not and will not, directly or indirectly:

 

(a)          violate or conflict with any (i) Law or Order applicable to any Company Party, or (ii) provision of the Organizational Documents of any Company Party;

 

(b)          conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract, Consent or Permit to which any Company Party is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject;

 

(c)          result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the Capital Stock or assets of any Company Party or any of the Questica Shares; or

 

(d)          require any notice to, filing with, or Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction. There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending, or to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, threatened in writing, against any Company Party or the Business, or any of their respective assets, properties or rights, that (i) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (ii) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (iii) prohibits any Questica Holder or any Company Party from complying with its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, as applicable, or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

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3.5            Brokers’ Fees . Except as set forth on Section 3.5 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , no Company Party (a) has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction or (b) has entered into any Contract which could give rise to any liability or obligation of either Company or GTY or any of their respective Affiliates to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

3.6            Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          Attached to Section 3.6(a)(i) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule are correct and complete copies of the following financial statements: (i) the unaudited review engagement balance sheets, statements of retained earnings and statements of earnings for Questica as of and for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017, and the unaudited notice to reader balance sheets, statements of deficiencies and statements of earnings for Questica USCDN and Questica Ltd. as of and for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 (collectively, the “ Unaudited Financial Statements ”); and (ii) unaudited balance sheets, statements of retained earnings and statements of earnings for each of Questica, Questica USCDN and Questica Ltd. for the 11 month period ended July 31, 2018 (collectively, the “ Interim Financial Statements ”, and together with the Unaudited Financial Statements, the “ Financial Statements ”). The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with ASPE applied on a basis consistent with past practices of the Company Parties, subject, in the case of the Interim Financial Statements, to (y) normal and recurring year-end adjustments, the effect of which will not be materially adverse, and (z) the absence of notes that, if presented, would not differ materially from those presented in the Unaudited Financial Statements. The Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with the books of account and other financial records of the Company Parties and the Business, except as may be indicated in the notes or schedules thereto, and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operation, changes in equity and cash flow of the Company Parties and the Business as of their respective dates and for the periods then ending. The Financial Statements comply, in all material respects, with the applicable requirements of Regulation S-X and the Financial Reporting Manual for financial statements to be included in the Registration Statement.

 

(b)          No Company Party or independent auditor of any Company Party has identified or been made aware of (i) any significant deficiency or material weakness in the system of internal controls or financial reporting utilized by the Company Parties, (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves the Company Parties’ management or other employees who have a role in the preparation of financial statements or the internal controls utilized by the Company Parties, or (iii) any claim or allegation regarding any of the foregoing . Each Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, copies of each management letter delivered to the Company Parties by its accounting firm on or after January 1, 2015 in connection with the Financial Statements or relating to any review by such accounting firm of the internal controls of the Company Parties.

 

(c)          Since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, the Company Parties and the Business have been conducted in the Ordinary Course of Business, there has not been any Material Adverse Effect and no event has occurred, and, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no fact, condition or circumstance exists, which would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except as set forth on Section 3.6(c) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, neither the Business nor any Company Party has:

 

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(i)          sold, leased, transferred, assigned, surrendered, abandoned, released, encumbered or otherwise disposed in any way of any asset or property (tangible or intangible) with a value in excess of $50,000, other than sales of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(ii)         experienced any damage, destruction or loss to its assets or properties (tangible or intangible) in excess of $50,000, whether or not covered by insurance;

 

(iii)        terminated, amended, modified or entered into any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof), or received written notice from any Person regarding the acceleration, termination, modification or cancelation of any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof);

 

(iv)        issued, created, incurred or assumed any Debt involving more than $50,000, except for any inter-company Debt between the Company Parties;

 

(v)         except in the Ordinary Course of Business, forgiven, cancelled, compromised, waived, released or otherwise disposed of, in any way, any Debt owed to it, or any right, power or claim, involving more than $50,000, except for any inter-company debt between the Company Parties;

 

(vi)        issued, sold, repurchased, redeemed or made any other disposition or acquisition of any Capital Stock, or granted any options, warrants or other rights to acquire (including upon conversion, exchange or exercise) any Capital Stock, or declared, set aside, made or paid any dividend or distribution with respect to its Capital Stock, or made any other payment to the holders of its Capital Stock (or any Affiliate of such holders), or amended or made any change to any of its Organizational Documents;

 

(vii)       (A) granted or announced any increase in salary or bonuses, any incentive award, bonus, severance or similar compensation or otherwise increased the compensation or benefits payable or provided to any present or former director, officer, employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider except such grants, announcements and increases set forth on Section 3.6(c)(vii) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule required by existing Contracts or that are not in excess of Canadian $5,000; (B) adopted, amended or terminated any Company Benefit Plan or increased the compensation or benefits provided under any Company Benefit Plan, (C) terminated, hired, promoted, or changed the classification (exempt or non-exempt) or status (employee or independent contractor) in respect of any employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider that has an annual salary or remuneration in excess of Canadian $100,000, or (D) granted any equity or equity-based awards;

 

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(viii)      made any material commitments outside of the Ordinary Course of Business or in excess of $50,000 for capital expenditures to be paid after the Closing or failed to incur capital expenditures in accordance with any capital expense budget;

 

(ix)         except as required by applicable Law or ASPE, instituted any material change in the conduct of its business, in its accounting principles, practices or methods, cash management practices or method of purchase, sale, lease, management, marketing or operation;

 

(x)          taken or omitted to take any action which would be reasonably anticipated to have a Material Adverse Effect;

 

(xi)         except in the Ordinary Course of Business, (A) made, changed or rescinded any Tax election, (B) settled or compromised any Tax liability, (C) amended any Tax Return or taken any position on any Tax Return, (D) taken any action, omitted to take any action, or (E) entered into any other transaction that would have the effect of materially increasing its Tax liability or materially reducing any of its Tax assets in respect of any taxable period ending after the Most Recent Fiscal Year End;

 

(xii)        collected its accounts receivable or paid any accrued liabilities or accounts payable or prepaid any expenses or other items, in each case, other than for fair consideration in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xiii)       except in the Ordinary Course of Business, entered into any material transaction with any Affiliate;

 

(xiv)      made a material loan or advance to any Person except for any inter-company debt between the Company Parties, other than advances to employees for business expenses or employee benefits to be incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business or transactions with customers on credit in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xv)       proposed, adopted or effected any business combination, reorganization, recapitalization or other acquisition or disposition of a material amount of assets or properties in any manner (whether by merger or purchase of equity or assets or otherwise) with any Person;

 

(xvi)      entered into any joint venture, partnership or similar arrangement;

 

(xvii)     entered into or became subject to any power of attorney;

 

(xviii)    commenced or settled any material Proceeding, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xix)       revalued, in any material respect, material assets or properties, including writing off notes or accounts receivable, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

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(xx)        abandoned, allowed to lapse, transferred or licensed to (or covenanted not to assert against) any Person any material rights to any Intellectual Property other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xxi)       amended, modified, terminated, canceled or permitted to lapse any insurance policies; or

 

(xxii)      agreed, committed to or entered into any Contract to do any of the foregoing, except as contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(d)          The Company Parties’ accrued, unpaid and documented Transaction Expenses as of the date hereof, and the Company Parties’ good faith estimate of such Transaction Expenses through and including the Closing Date, are set forth on Section 3.6(d) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule .

 

3.7            Undisclosed Liabilities . Except as set forth in Section 3.7 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , the Company Parties do not have, and the assets, properties and rights of the Business are not subject to, any liabilities (whether asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued) in excess of $100,000 in the aggregate or $50,000 with respect to any individual liability, except for liabilities that (a) are accrued or reserved against on the Financial Statements (but only to the extent of the amount accrued or reserved), (b) were incurred subsequent to the date of the Financial Statements in the Ordinary Course of Business (none of which result from, arise out of, relate to or were caused by any breach of Contract, breach of warranty, tort, infringement or violation of Law), (c) are not, individually or in the aggregate, material in amount, (d) are imposed under applicable Law (other than a liability with respect to a breach of applicable Law); and (e) are imposed under any Contract to which any of the Company Parties is a party (other than with respect to a breach of such Contract) or by which it or its assets or properties are bound and which is required to be (and has been) disclosed in accordance with this Agreement. No Company Party is a guarantor or otherwise liable for any liabilities of any other Person other than endorsements for collection in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

3.8            Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 3.8(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , there is no, and since January 1, 2015, there has been no, material Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, threatened, involving the Company Parties or the Business, or affecting any of their respective assets, rights or properties.

 

(b)          There are no material Orders to which the Company Parties or the Business are subject, except for regulatory decrees and Orders of general applicability to Persons conducting similar businesses in the affected jurisdiction. Each Company Party has complied with, and is in compliance with, in all material respects, all Laws and Orders applicable to the Company Parties and the Business.

 

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(c)           Section 3.8(c) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule contains a true and complete list of all of the material Permits necessary under applicable Laws to permit the Company Parties to lawfully own, operate, use and maintain their assets in the manner in which they are now operated, used and maintained and to lawfully conduct the business of the Company Parties as currently conducted and as planned to be conducted by the Company Parties. Except as set forth on Section 3.8(c) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , the Company Parties have obtained and are in material compliance with, all such Permits. All such Permits are in full force and effect. All applications required to have been filed for the renewal of such Permits have been duly filed on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body, and all other filings required to have been made with respect to such Permits have been duly made on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body. All such Permits are renewable by their terms or in the Ordinary Course of Business without the need to comply with any special qualification procedures or to pay any amounts other than routine fees or similar charges Since January 1, 2015, (i) there has not occurred any default under any Permit by the Company Parties, (ii) none of the Company Parties have received any written notice from any Governmental Body relating to the revocation or modification of any Permit or with respect to any failure by the Company Parties to have any Permit required in connection with the operation of their businesses and no material violations have been recorded in respect of any Permits, and (iii) to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, there have been no threatened claims, actions, suits or other proceedings or investigations before or by any Governmental Body that would reasonably be expected to result in the revocation or termination of any such Permit that is material to the conduct of the business of either Company and its Subsidiaries as currently conducted.

 

(d)          There is no bankruptcy or insolvency Proceeding of any character, including, bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, dissolution or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting the Company Parties, and no Company Party has taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such Proceeding. No Company Party is insolvent under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Law, and each Company Party has been paying its respective debts as they become due and within vendor terms.

 

3.9            Tax Matters .

 

(a)          The Company Parties and the Business have timely filed all Tax Returns required to be filed by them, and all such Tax Returns were correct and complete in all material respects and were prepared in substantial compliance with all applicable Laws. All Taxes owed by the Company Parties (whether or not shown or required to be shown on any Tax Return) have been paid. The Company Parties have made adequate provision in the Financial Statements and their books and records for all Taxes which are not yet due and payable. Neither the Company Parties nor the Business currently is the beneficiary of any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return. Since January 1, 2013, no claim has been made by an authority in a jurisdiction where the Company Parties or the Business do not file Tax Returns that either Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. There are no Liens on any of the assets of the Company Parties or the Business that arose in connection with any failure (or alleged failure) to pay any Tax.

 

(b)          Each Company Party has collected, deducted, withheld and paid all Taxes required to have been collected, deducted, withheld and paid by it under applicable Laws. All Forms T4, T4A, W-2 and 1099, as well as any provincial, state, or foreign equivalent required with respect to any amounts paid or owing to any employee or independent contractor, or other Person have been properly completed and timely filed.

 

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(c)          All research and development investment tax credits (“ ITCs ”) were claimed by each Company Party in accordance with the Tax Act and the relevant provincial Tax Laws and each Company Party satisfied at all times the relevant criteria and conditions entitling it to such ITCs. All refunds of ITCs received or receivable by each Company Party in any taxation year were claimed in accordance with the Tax Act and the relevant provincial Tax Laws and each Company Party satisfied at all times the relevant criteria and conditions entitling it to claim a refund of such ITCs.

 

(d)          The Questica Shares are not, and are not deemed to be, “taxable Canadian property” to any of the Questica Holders for the purposes of the Tax Act.

 

(e)          None of sections 78, 80, 80.01, 80.02, 80.03 or 80.04 of the Tax Act, or any equivalent provision of the Laws of any province or territory, has applied or will apply to the Company Parties at any time up to and including the Closing Date.

 

(f)          The terms and conditions made or imposed in respect of every transaction (or series of transactions) between any Company Party that is resident in Canada for purposes of the Tax Act and any Person that is both (i) a non-resident of Canada for purposes of the Tax Act and (ii) not dealing at arm’s length with such Company Party for purposes of the Tax Act do not differ from those that would have been made between persons dealing at arm’s length for purposes of the Tax Act. The method of allocating income and deductions among the Company Parties complies with the principles set forth under applicable Tax Laws on transfer pricing, and each Company has made or obtained records or documents that satisfy the requirements of paragraphs 247(4)(a) to (c) of the Tax Act.

 

(g)          Except as set out in Section 3.9(g) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , there is no Proceeding pending, proposed or threatened in writing, against or concerning the Business or any Company Party with respect to any Taxes.

 

(h)          No Company Party has waived any statute of limitations in respect of Taxes or agreed to any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency.

 

(i)          No closing agreement is currently in force pursuant to Code §7121 (or any similar provision of Law) with respect to any of the Company Parties, and none of the Company Parties have obtained a ruling from any taxing authority with respect to any Tax which will have any effect after the Closing.

 

3.10          Real Property; Personal Property .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties have or have ever had any Owned Real Property.

 

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(b)           Section 3.10(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule sets forth the municipal address and legal description of each parcel of Leased Real Property, and a true and complete list of all Leases for each parcel of Leased Real Property. Each Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, a true and complete copy of each Lease, and in the case of any oral Lease, a written summary of the material terms of such Lease. Each Company and its Subsidiaries have performed and observed in all material respects all covenants, conditions and agreements required to be performed or observed by the applicable party in connection with the Leases. Neither Company nor any of its respective Subsidiaries are in default under any of the Leases and, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no event or circumstance exists that, with the notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default on the part of either Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no party under any of the Leases is in default under any of the Leases and no event or circumstance exists that, with the notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default by any party. Except as set forth on Section 3.10(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , no Consent, approval, agreement or notice is required of any party prior to and/or following the consummation of the Transaction under any Company Lease.

 

(c)          Subject to the respective terms and conditions in the Leases, each Company Party is the sole legal and equitable owner of the leasehold interest in the Leased Real Property indicated as leased by it in Section 3.10(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , and holds a leasehold or sub-leasehold estate free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens.

 

(d)          Except as set forth in Section 3.10(d) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , with respect to the premises of Leased Real Property: (i) no Questica Holder or Company Party has received any written notice of a threatened condemnation Proceeding, suit or administrative action relating to any such parcel of Leased Real Property or other matters affecting adversely the current use or occupancy thereof; (ii) the operation of the Leased Real Property in the manner in which it is now operated complies, in all material respects, with all zoning, building, use, safety or other similar Laws; (iii) no Questica Holder or Company Party has received any written notice of any pending special Tax, levy or assessment for benefits or betterments that affect any parcel of Leased Real Property; and (iv) no Questica Holder or Company Party has granted, or entered into any Contract granting, to any third party the right of use or occupancy of any such parcel of Leased Real Property or portion thereof, and there are no third parties in possession of any such parcel of Leased Real Property or portion thereof.

 

(e)          Except as set forth in Section 3.10(e) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule and except for properties and assets sold or otherwise disposed of in the Ordinary Course of Business, the Company Parties hold and own good and valid title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, all Contracts, assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other items of tangible personable property that are (i) reflected on the Financial Statements, or (ii) otherwise used in the operation of the Business, in each case, free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens. Except as set forth in Section 3.10(e) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , all of the assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other items of tangible personable property reflected on the Financial Statements or otherwise used in the operation of the Business have been maintained, are in good operating condition and good state of repair, and are adequate for the uses for which they are employed, in each case, in all material respects and subject to normal wear and tear in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

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(f)          Except as set forth in Section 3.10(f) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , all of the Contracts, assets, rights and properties, whether tangible and intangible or whether real, personal, or mixed, currently owned, leased or licensed by the Company Parties are sufficient for the operation of the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business following the Closing.

 

3.11          Intellectual Property .

 

(a)          The former and current products, services and operation of the Business have not infringed, misappropriated, or otherwise violated, and do not infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate, any Intellectual Property rights of any Person in any respect in the countries where the Company has manufactured, imported, used, offered for sale, licensed or sold such products and services or operated the Business, and no Questica Holder or Company Party has received any written charge, complaint, claim, demand, or notice alleging any such infringement, misappropriation, or other violation (including any claim that the Company Parties must license or refrain from using any Intellectual Property rights of any Person) or challenging the ownership, registration, validity or enforcement of any Owned Intellectual Property. No Person is interfering with, challenging, infringing upon, misappropriating, or otherwise violating any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

(b)          The Company Parties own or have the right to use all Intellectual Property that is used or planned for use in, and material to, the Business in the countries where the Company has manufactured, imported, used, offered for sale, licensed or sold such Intellectual Property or operated the Business. Section 3.11(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule identifies each (i) patent, trademark, service mark, Internet domain name, and copyright registration or application, material unregistered Trademark and material Software which is owned by the Company Parties and (ii) license of Intellectual Property owned by any other Person which is utilized in the operation of the Business, other than licenses of commercially available off-the-shelf Software that: (A) is licensed in executable or object code form pursuant to a nonexclusive, internal use Software license, (B) is not incorporated into, or used in the development, manufacturing or distribution of the products or services of the Company Parties, and (C) is generally available on standard terms for less than $5,000 per annum. Except as set forth in Section 3.11(b)(i) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , all the Intellectual Property required to be disclosed in Section 3.11(b)(i) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule is in good standing and to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, all such Intellectual Property that is a patent, registration or application to patent or register Intellectual Property is valid and enforceable. Except as set forth in Section 3.11(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , a Company Party is the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and interest in and to all Owned Intellectual Property, free and clear of any Liens, and the Owned Intellectual Property is not subject to any outstanding Order restricting the use or licensing thereof by the Company Parties or the Business. All the Owned Intellectual Property required to be disclosed in Section 3.11(b)(i) that is an issued patent, patent application, registration or application for registration has been maintained effective by the filing of all necessary filings, maintenance and renewals and timely payment of requisite fees. No loss or expiration of any Owned Intellectual Property is threatened or pending, except for patents expiring at the end of their statutory terms (and not as a result of any act or omission by the Company Parties).

 

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(c)          The Company Parties have taken commercially reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of all trade secrets and any other confidential information owned by the Company Parties (and any confidential information owned by any Person to whom any of the Company Parties has a confidentiality obligation). No such trade secret or confidential information has been disclosed by any of the Company Parties to any Person other than pursuant to a written agreement restricting the disclosure and use of such trade secrets or any other confidential information by such Person. No current or former founder, employee, contractor or consultant of any of the Company Parties has any right, title or interest, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in any Owned Intellectual Property. The Company Parties have obtained from all Persons (including all current and former founders, employees, contractors and consultants) who have created any Intellectual Property for the Company Parties valid and enforceable (1) written assignments of any such Intellectual Property to one of the Company Parties and (2) written irrevocable waivers of moral rights that such Persons may possess in and to such Intellectual Property under the Laws applicable to such Intellectual Property, and each Company Party has Made Available true and complete copies of such assignments and waivers to GTY. To the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no Person is in violation of any such written confidentiality or assignment agreements.

 

(d)          No funding or facility of any Governmental Body, university, college, other educational institution or research center was used in the development of any material Owned Intellectual Property. No current or former employee or, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, contractor or consultant who was involved in, or contributed to, the creation or development of any Owned Intellectual Property has performed services for any Governmental Body or a university, college or other educational institution or research center during a period of time during which such employee, contractor or consultant was also involved in, or contributing to, the creation or development of any material Owned Intellectual Property. None of the Company Parties is required to pay any royalty or make any other form of payment to any Governmental Body to allow the use, licensing, assignment or transfer of any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

(e)          All Software set forth on Section 3.11(b)(i) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule (i) conforms in all material respects with all specifications, representations, warranties and other descriptions established by the Company Parties as applicable or made available by the Company Parties to their customers;, (ii) operates free of any material defects or deficiencies and does not contain any Self-Help Code, Unauthorized Code, or similar programs, (iii) have been upgraded as necessary so that they are fully functional in every material respect on currently available platforms, and (iv) have been maintained by the Company Parties on their own behalf or on behalf of their customers in accordance with the Company Parties’ contractual obligations to their customers. All copies of source and object codes for all such Software are complete and correct except for minor deviations that would not have an adverse effect on the function or use of any of such Software or cause such Software to malfunction. No Person other than the Company Parties possesses a copy, in any form (print, electronic or otherwise), of any source code for such Software, and all such source code is in the sole possession of the Company Parties and has been maintained on a strictly confidential basis. None of the Company Parties has any obligation to provide any Person access to any such source code. The Company Parties are in possession of all other material relating to the Software used in the Business, as applicable and as reasonably necessary for the use and maintenance, of such Software as used in, or currently under development for, the Business.

 

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(f)          Except as set forth on Section 3.11(f) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , none of the Software set forth on Section 3.11(b)(i) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule contains, is linked to or otherwise uses any Publicly Available Software.

 

(g)          No Publicly Available Software has been combined with, linked to or distributed with or used in whole or in part in the former or current development of any part of any Software that is Owned Intellectual Property, nor used, licensed or distributed to any third party in any combination with such Software in a manner that may (i) require, or condition the use or distribution of such Software on, the disclosure, licensing or distribution of any source code for any portion of such Software or (ii) otherwise impose any material limitation, restriction or condition on the right or ability of the Company Parties to use or distribute such Software or enforce any Owned Intellectual Property in order to comply with any licenses applicable to such Software.

 

(h)          The IT Assets are operational, fulfill the purposes for which they were acquired or developed, and have security, back-ups and disaster recovery arrangements in place and hardware and Software support, maintenance and trained personnel which are sufficient in all material respects for the current needs of the Business. The Company Parties have disaster recovery and security plans, procedures and facilities and have taken commercially reasonable steps consistent with industry standards to reasonably safeguard the availability, security and integrity of the IT Assets and all data and information stored thereon. The Company Parties have maintained in the ordinary course of business all required licenses and service contracts, including the purchase of a sufficient number of license seats for all Software, with respect to the IT Assets.

 

(i)          Except as set forth on Section 3.11(i) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , each item of Intellectual Property owned or used by the Company Parties or the Business immediately prior to the Closing will be owned or available for use by the Company Parties and the Business immediately subsequent to the Closing on identical terms and conditions as owned or used by the Company Parties or the Business immediately prior to the Closing.

 

(j)          The Company Parties are in compliance with, in all material respects, all of confidentiality obligations under each Contract to which the Company Parties are a party.

 

(k)          The Company Parties have not experienced any material Security Breaches or material Security Incidents, and none of the Company Parties is aware of any written or oral notices or complaints from any Person regarding such a material Security Breach or material Security Incident. None of the Company Parties has received any written or oral complaints, claims, demands, inquiries or other notices, including a notice of investigation, from any Person (including any Governmental Body or self-regulatory authority or entity) regarding any of the Company Parties’ Processing of Personal Information or compliance with applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

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(l)          The Company Parties are and always have been in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Privacy and Security Requirements. The Company Parties have a valid and legal right (whether contractually, by law or otherwise) to access, use or disclose all Personal Information that is processed by or on behalf of the Company Parties in connection with the use and/or operation of its products, services and business. The execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not violate any applicable Privacy and Security Requirements or result in or give rise to any right of termination or other right to impair or limit the Company Parties’ rights to own or Process any Personal Information used in or necessary for the conduct of the Business.

 

(m)          The Company Parties have implemented Privacy Policies as required by applicable Privacy Laws, and the Company Parties are in compliance in all material respects with all such Privacy Policies. None of the Company Parties has used any Tracking Applications in a manner that materially violates any applicable Privacy Laws.

 

(n)          The Company Parties have implemented reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards designed to protect Personal Information in their possession or control from unauthorized access by any Person in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

(o)          The Company Parties are, and have at all times from and after July 1, 2015 been, in material compliance with CASL and any and all other applicable anti-spam legislation in respect of commercial electronic messages sent by, and on behalf of, the Company Parties, or sent by the Company Parties on behalf of third parties.

 

(p)          The Company Parties have received no complaints from any Person pertaining to CASL compliance, and have received no inquiries, requests for information or other correspondence from the Canadian Radio-televisions and Telecommunications Commission relating to CASL compliance.

 

(q)          From and after January 15, 2015, each Company has obtained all necessary consents with respect to the computer programs it has, in the course of commercial activity, installed or caused to be installed on any other Person’s computer system, within the meaning of CASL.

 

(r)          None of the assets transferred to Total ETO Inc. under the Total ETO Asset Purchase Agreement are or have been used in connection with the Business, other than the Split Assets.

 

3.12          Material Contracts .

 

(a)           Section 3.12(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule lists the following Contracts to which any Company Party is a party or by which its assets are bound, or that is otherwise related to the Business (other than any Company Benefit Plan of the Company Parties):

 

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(i)          each Contract, except for Company Government Contracts, that has an annualized value or involves aggregate consideration in excess of $50,000, and that cannot be cancelled without penalty or further payment or without more than ninety (90) days’ notice;

 

(ii)         each Contract for the purchase or lease of equipment or other personal property involving annual payments in excess of $25,000 or the loss of which would be material to any Company Party or the Business;

 

(iii)        each Lease;

 

(iv)        each Contract to make any capital expenditure or to purchase a capital asset with remaining obligations in excess $50,000;

 

(v)         each Contract relating to the acquisition or disposition (by merger, purchase of stock or assets or otherwise) of any operating business, material assets or Capital Stock of any Person;

 

(vi)        each Contract purporting to create a joint venture, partnership or comparable arrangement involving the sharing of profits, losses, costs or liabilities with any other Person;

 

(vii)       each Contract containing any covenant that purports to restrict or limit any Company Party’s or the Business’ ability (A) to engage in any line of business, (B) to conduct activities in any geographic location, (C) to compete with any Person, (D) to hire or solicit any Person for employment or other business relationship, or (E) to develop, make, license, market, sell or distribute any product or service;

 

(viii)      each Contract for Debt in excess of $50,000;

 

(ix)         each collective bargaining agreement with any labor union currently in force and effect;

 

(x)          each Contract relating to employment or consulting between the Company Parties or the Business, on the one hand, and any of their officers, directors, or executive level employees, on the other hand;

 

(xi)         each Contract involving a settlement or compromise of any material Proceeding pursuant to which there is any remaining material obligation upon on the Company Parties;

 

(xii)        each (A) Contract relating to the development, ownership, registration or enforcement of Intellectual Property (other than non-exclusive licenses granted to customers of each Company Party in the Ordinary Course of Business and intellectual property assignment agreement with employees of each Company Party, in each case in the form provided by the Company Parties to GTY and (B) material Intellectual Property License, other than licenses of commercially available off-the-shelf software having a replacement cost of less than $25,000;

 

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(xiii)       each Company Government Contract and Bid with total annual consideration in excess of $200,000;

 

(xiv)      each Contract requiring any Company Party to provide “most favored status,” “favored pricing,” right of first refusal or first negotiation to any customer or other Person or which imposes any minimum purchase obligations on the Company Parties;

 

(xv)       each Contract set forth in Section 3.18 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule ; and

 

(xvi)      any other Contract that is material to any Company Party and not previously disclosed pursuant to this Section 3.12(a) .

 

(b)          Each Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, a correct and complete copy of each written Material Contract, together with all amendments, exhibits, attachments, waivers or other changes thereto. Each Material Contract is legal, valid, binding, enforceable, and, assuming the due performance of each Material Contract by the other party or parties thereto, in full force and effect, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies. Except as specifically disclosed and described in Section 3.12(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule : (i) no Company Party is in default under or breach of any Material Contract; (ii) no Material Contract has been cancelled by any Company Party, or to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, any other party thereto; (iii) no counterparty to any Material Contract has or given written notice of its intent to cease to use the goods or services of either Company or the Business, or to terminate, materially reduce or change its relationship with a Company or the Business; (iv) each Company Party has performed all material obligations under such Material Contracts required to be performed by it; (v) no event has occurred and no condition or state of facts exists which, upon giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a material breach or default under any such Material Contract or would permit the termination, modification or acceleration of such Material Contract or any right or obligation thereunder; and (vi) no Company Party has assigned, delegated or otherwise transferred to any Person any of its rights, title or interest under any such Material Contract.

 

3.13          Government Contracts and Bids .

 

(a)           Except as set forth on Section 3.13(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule, with respect to each Contract between any of the Company Parties, on the one hand, and any Governmental Body, on the other hand (each a “ Company Government Contract ”), each Contract that is or has been over the last five (5) years between any of the Company Parties, on the one hand, and any prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each a “ Company Government Subcontract ”) and each outstanding bid, quotation or proposal by either Company in the last five (5) years that if accepted or awarded could lead to a Contract between a Company, on the one hand, and either any Governmental Body or prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each such outstanding bid, quotation or proposal, a “ Bid ”):

 

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(i)          Assuming that the applicable Governmental Body and its representatives awarding the applicable Company Government Contract complied with Laws applicable to such process (except to the extent such Laws related to the engagement with a Company Party), such Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract (other than Bids) has been legally awarded;

 

(ii)         All representations and certifications with respect to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract made by a Company Party were current, accurate and complete in all material respects when made, and the Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all such representations and certifications.

 

(iii)        The Company Parties are not, and have not been in the last five (5) years, in any material violation, breach or default of any provision of any federal order, statute, rule or regulation, agency supplements or any similar provincial, state or federal Governmental Rule or applicable Law governing any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract. No allegation that any of the Company Parties are or have been in the last five (5) years, in breach or violation in any material respect of any statutory, regulatory or contractual requirement has been made to any of the Company Parties and not withdrawn.

 

(iv)        During the last five (5) years, the Company Parties have not received a written cure notice, a written show cause notice or a written stop work notice, nor, to the Companies’ or the Questica Holders’ Knowledge, have any of the Companies Parties been threatened with termination for default under any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(v)         No request for equitable adjustment by any Governmental Body or by any Company Party’s vendors, suppliers or subcontractors against it relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is pending as of the date hereof.

 

(vi)        There is no Proceeding pending or, to the Companies’ or the Questica Holders’ Knowledge, threatened, in connection with any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract, against the Company Parties, or any of their respective directors or officers, including (i) alleging fraud or under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729-3733), the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 423), or the Truth in Negotiations Act (10 U.S.C. § 2306a, 41 U.S.C. § 254b), or (ii) the violation of any Governmental Rule or applicable Law relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(vii)       Neither the Company Parties nor, to the Companies’ or the Questica Holders’ Knowledge, any of their respective directors, officers, employees, consultants, or agents, nor any cost incurred by the Company Parties pertaining to a Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is the subject of any audit or investigation, other than within the normal course of business, and no incurred costs have been disallowed, or recommended for disallowance, by any Governmental Body.

 

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(viii)      The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all requirements of the Company Government Contracts or Company Government Subcontracts and any applicable Governmental Rule referenced therein, including Governmental Rules relating to the safeguarding of, and access to, classified information.

 

(ix)         The Company Parties have not been suspended or debarred from bidding on contracts or subcontracts with any Governmental Body in connection with the conduct of their respective businesses; to the Companies’ and the Questica Holders’ Knowledge, no such suspension or debarment has been initiated or threatened.

 

(x)          There are no outstanding written claims between any of the Company Parties and any prime contractor, subcontractor, vendor or other third party arising under or relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(xi)         Neither the Company Parties nor, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, any of their respective directors, officers or employees is or has been (except as to routine security investigations) under administrative, civil or criminal investigation, indictment or information by any Governmental Body with respect to any operations of the Company Parties.

 

(xii)        The Company Parties have properly included their proprietary markings on their proposal submissions in response to solicitations and deliverable submissions under Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts as necessary to preserve their rights in any Owned Intellectual Property included in or covered by the submissions.

 

(xiii)       The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all terms and conditions, including standards and requirements incorporated by reference, of the Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts.

 

(xiv)      No current operations of the Company Parties are restricted by the Organizational Conflicts of Interest restrictions as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 9.5.

 

(b)           The Company Parties and their respective officers, directors, managers, employees, consultants, and agents collectively hold all security clearances necessary for the operation of their businesses as presently conducted. Section 3.13(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule sets forth a correct and complete list of all security clearances held by the Company Parties and their respective directors, officers, employees, consultants, or agents. To the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders there are no facts that are reasonably likely to give rise to the revocation of any security clearance of the Company Parties or any of their directors, officers, managers, employees, consultants or agents. The Company Parties and their directors, officers, managers, employees, consultants or agents are in compliance in all material respects with applicable facilities and personnel security clearance requirements of the United States, including those specified in the Industrial Security Regulation (DOD 5220.22-R) and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, DOD 5220.22-M.

 

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(c)           The Company Parties have complied in all material respects with all applicable cost accounting standards and cost principles of a Governmental Body as reasonably necessary to document and prove their reservation of rights in Owned Intellectual Property and the Company Parties have not received written notice from the sponsoring United States Government Agency Administrative Contracting Officer or any other Governmental Body of any intent to suspend, disapprove or disallow any material costs.

 

(d)           To the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, all former government personnel that have been employed or retained by the Company Parties comply with applicable Governmental rules specifically related to post-government employment.

 

3.14          Insurance . Section 3.14 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule lists each insurance policy maintained by, on behalf of, for the benefit of or at the expense of the Company Parties or the Business, and any active claims being made thereunder. All premiums due and payable under all such policies have been paid, and all such policies are, and immediately following the Closing will be, in full force and effect. There are no claims under such policies which are reasonably likely to exhaust the applicable limits of liability. No Company Party has (a) received any notice or other communication regarding any cancellation or invalidation of any insurance policy, refusal of any coverage or rejection of any claim under any insurance policy or material adjustment in the premiums payable with respect to any insurance policy, or (b) any written self-insurance or co-insurance plan.

 

3.15          Employees .

 

(a)          Except as set forth on Section 3.15(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule none of the Company Parties is a party to any collective bargaining agreement, work council agreement, trade union agreement, or other agreement for the representation of employees. With respect to the Company Parties there is no, and in the past three (3) years there has not been any, labor strike, slowdown, unfair labor practice, work stoppage, picketing or other labor disruption pending or, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, threatened against either Company or any of its Subsidiaries. No union or labor representative organizing activities are taking place or have taken place in the past three (3) years at any of the locations operated by the Company Parties and no union or labor representative holds bargaining rights with respect to any employees of the Company Parties or has applied or threatened to be certified as the bargaining agent of any employees of the Company Parties. To the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no person has applied to have any Company Party declared a common or related employer pursuant to applicable Law. The Transaction shall not create any trade union notice or consultation obligations for the Company Parties.

 

(b)           Section 3.15(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of all employees of the Company Parties including each employee’s title, position, location, employing entity, 2017 and 2018 annual rate of compensation or hourly wage, 2017 and 2018 target bonus and other incentive compensation opportunities and bonus and other incentive compensation paid, vacation entitlements and accruals, overtime eligibility and accruals, status (full-time or part-time, exempt or non-exempt, and active or a description of any leave), and date of hire. The Company Parties have not received any claims or complaints regarding unpaid overtime. A representative sample of the employment Contracts of the Companies has been Made Available to GTY.

 

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(c)           Section 3.15(c) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of each independent contractor, temporary employee, and consultant providing services to the Company Parties, including the fees paid by the Company Parties to each independent contractor, temporary employee, and consultant in 2017 and to-date in 2018 and whether they are subject to a written Contract. Current and complete copies of all such Contracts have been Made Available to GTY.

 

(d)          The Company Parties are in material compliance with all terms and conditions of employment and all applicable Laws, including those Laws relating to employment, wages and hours, immigration, plant closings and layoff under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (the “ WARN Act ”) and other similar Laws, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, pay equity, human rights, discrimination in employment, wrongful discharge, collective bargaining, employment standards, fair labor standards wages and hours, affirmative action, background checks, hiring practices, the collection and payment of social security and other Taxes, workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety. There are no actions, demands, complaints, proceedings, suits, claims, audits, investigations, disputes, or grievances that are pending, or to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, threatened against the Company Parties concerning or affecting any current or former employee, independent contractor, consultant, temporary employee, or applicant, or related to any labor or employment matter and to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders there is no basis for such claims. The Company Parties have properly classified all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees correctly pursuant to applicable Law and none of the Company Parties has received any notice from any Governmental Body disputing such classification.

 

(e)          The Company Parties have not (i) taken any action that could constitute a “mass layoff,” “mass termination,” or “plant closing” within the meaning of the WARN Act or similar state, local, or non-U.S. Laws, or otherwise trigger notice requirements or liability under similar state, local, or non-U.S. Laws, or (ii) incurred any liability under the WARN Act or any state, local, or non-U.S. applicable Law that remains unsatisfied.

 

(f)          The Company Parties, as applicable, have, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, paid in full (i) to all employees and former employees, any wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, overtime, cash-outs of accrued and unused vacation or paid time off, leave or severance amounts, or any other amounts that are due and payable, and (ii) to all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees, any fees for services that are due and payable.

 

(g)          Except as disclosed in Section 3.15(g) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , no employee of any Company Party has any agreement as to length of notice or severance payment required to terminate his or her employment, other than such as results by Law from the employment of an employee without an agreement as to notice or severance.

 

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(h)          Except as disclosed in Section 3.15(h) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule there are no severance, compensation, change of control, employment, retention or other Contracts or benefit plans with current or former employees providing for cash or other compensation, benefits or acceleration of benefits upon the consummation of, or relating to, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including a change of control of any of the Company Parties.

 

(i)          There are no outstanding assessments, penalties, fines, liens, charges, surcharges, or other amounts due or owing pursuant to any workplace safety and insurance legislation and no Company Party has been reassessed in any material respect under such legislation during the past three (3) years and, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no audit of any Company Party is currently being performed pursuant to any applicable workplace safety and insurance legislation. There are no claims or potential claims which may materially adversely affect any Company Party’s accident cost experience.

 

(j)          All orders and inspection reports under applicable occupational health and safety legislation (“ OHSA ”) in the past three (3) years have been Made Available to the GTY Parties. There are no charges pending under OHSA. Each Company has complied in all material respects with any orders issued under OHSA and there are no appeals of any orders under OHSA currently outstanding.

 

(k)          True and complete copies of all work permits and labour market impact assessment opinion confirmations relating to employees of any Company Party have been made available to the GTY Parties. The Company Parties are in compliance with all terms and conditions of the work permits and the labour market impact assessment confirmations. No audit by a Governmental Body is being conducted, or to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders pending, in respect of any foreign workers.

 

(l)           Section 3.15(l) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule lists all employees, independent contractors, consultants and temporary employees covered by any written non-competition or non-solicitation Contract with the Company Parties, and the Company Parties have provided or Made Available to GTY the representative samples of each such Contract. The Company Parties have not sought to enforce any non-competition or non-solicitation Contract covering a former employee of either Company or any Subsidiary of either Company in the past three (3) years.

 

(m)          The Company Parties have not received written notice and, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no management level employee intends to terminate its relationship with the Company Parties.

 

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3.16          Employee Benefits .

 

(a)           Section 3.16(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list and description of each “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, stock purchase, stock option, stock appreciation right, restricted stock, profits interest, phantom equity or other equity-based, severance, employment, salary continuation, change in control, termination, fringe benefit, bonus, incentive, deferred compensation, profit sharing, pension, retirement, health, life, disability, dental, accident, group insurance, welfare, vacation, and holiday plan, policy or program and any other plan, policy or program providing compensation or benefits to any director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of either Company or its Subsidiaries, which are maintained, sponsored or contributed to by either Company or any of its Subsidiaries or under which any Company Party has any actual or contingent obligation or liability (each, a “ Company Benefit Plan ”). Any Company Benefit Plan in which any non-U.S. current or former director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of either Company or its Subsidiaries participates is a “ Foreign Benefit Plan ”.

 

(b)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan, each Company has Made Available in the electronic data room to GTY copies of such Company Benefit Plan and any amendments thereto and, with respect to any unwritten Company Benefit Plan, a written description of the terms of such plan, together with all related documentation including (i) the most recent summary plan description (if any) and employee booklet, (ii) the three most recent annual reports on Form 5500s and all attachments thereto filed with the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan (if applicable), (iii) the three most recent compliance and nondiscrimination tests, (iv) the three most recent unaudited financial statements, (v) the most recent actuarial valuations, (vi) the most recent determination or opinion letter, if any, issued by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan, (vii) insurance contracts, including the stop gap insurance policy for any self-funded Company Benefit Plan, and (viii) any material correspondence with the Internal Revenue Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any other Governmental Body.

 

(c)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan: (i) each has been maintained, funded, operated, and administered in accordance with its terms and all applicable Laws, including ERISA and the Code, (ii) all contributions, benefits, costs and premiums required to be paid with respect to any Company Benefit Plan have been paid or, to the extent not yet due, accrued on each Company’s financial statements, (iii) each Company Benefit Plan which is intended to be qualified within the meaning of Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination or opinion letter as to its qualification and, nothing has occurred that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the qualified status of such Company Benefit Plan, and (iv) if required, each Foreign Benefit Plan is registered and approved by the applicable Governmental Body and has been maintained in good standing with the applicable Governmental Body, and nothing has occurred that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the registered status of such Foreign Benefit Plan.

 

(d)          Except as set forth on Section 3.16(d) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , (i) if intended to qualify for special Tax treatment, each Foreign Benefit Plan meets all requirements for such treatment, (ii) no advance tax rulings have been sought or received in respect of any Foreign Benefit Plan, (iii) the fair market value of the assets of each Company Benefit Plan, the liability of each insurer for each Company Benefit Plan funded through insurance, or the book reserve established for any Company Benefit Plan together with any accrued contributions, is sufficient to procure or provide for the accrued benefit obligations with respect to all current and former participants in such Company Benefit Plan according to the actuarial assumptions and valuations most recently used to determine employer contributions to or obligations under such Company Benefit Plan, and each Company Benefit Plan has the level of reserves that is reasonable and sufficient to provide for all incurred but unreported claims, and (iv) no insurance policy or any other agreement affecting any Company Benefit Plan requires or permits a retroactive increase in contributions, premiums or other payments due under such insurance policy or agreement.

 

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(e)          Except as set forth on Section 3.16(e) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , no Company Benefit Plan is, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor its or their respective ERISA Affiliates has sponsored or contributed to, or has, sponsored, contributed to or been required to contribute to, (i) a multiemployer plan (within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA), (ii) any other pension plan subject to Title IV of ERISA, Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code, (iii) a “multiple employer plan” within the meaning of Section 210(a) of ERISA or Section 413(c) of the Code, or (iv) a “multiple employer welfare arrangement” within the meaning of Section 3(40) of ERISA.

 

(f)          No Foreign Benefit Plan is a “registered pension plan”, a “deferred profit sharing plan”, a “retirement compensation arrangement”, a “registered retirement savings plan”, a “pooled registered pension plan”, or a “tax free savings account” as such terms are defined or described in the Income Tax Act (Canada).

 

(g)          No Company Benefit Plan provides welfare, health, life, death or disability benefits to any officer, director or employee of either Company or its Subsidiaries, or to the beneficiaries or dependents of any officer, director or employee of either Company or its Subsidiaries following retirement or other termination of employment, other than as required by Section 4980B of the Code, or similar applicable Law.

 

(h)          With respect to the Company Benefit Plans no actions, suits, demands, complaints, audits, investigations, proceedings, or claims (other than routine claims for benefits in the ordinary course) are pending or, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, threatened against either Company or its Subsidiaries. The Company Parties and each ERISA Affiliate have, for purposes of each Company Benefit Plan, and for all other purposes, correctly classified all individuals performing services for any such entity as employees, independent contractors, temporary employees, and consultants, as applicable.

 

(i)          No Company Party has any obligation or commitment to “gross up” any Person with respect to Taxes under Section 409A or 4999 of the Code.

 

(j)          Except as set forth in Section 3.16(j) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , neither the execution by either Company of, nor the performance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will, either alone or in connection with any other event, (i) result in any payment, severance, or benefit becoming due to any current or former employee, director, officer, independent contractor, or consultant of either Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) increase the amount of any compensation, severance, or benefits otherwise payable under any Company Benefit Plan, (iii) result in the acceleration of the time of payment, funding, or vesting of any compensation, severance, payment, right, or benefit, or (iv) result in any payment that could, individually or in combination with any other payment, constitute an “excess parachute payment,” as defined in Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (determined without regard to the exceptions provided for in Section 280G(b)(5) of the Code).

 

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(k)          Each Company Benefit Plan has been maintained and operated in documentary and operational compliance with Section 409A of the Code or an available exemption therefrom, and no Company Benefit Plan will result in any participant incurring income acceleration or Taxes under Section 409A of the Code.

 

(l)          All employee data necessary to administer each Company Benefit Plan in accordance with its terms and conditions and all Laws is in possession of either Company or its Subsidiaries and such data is complete, correct, and in a form which is sufficient for the proper administration of each Company Benefit Plan.

 

(m)          Only employees or former employees (or any spouses, dependents, survivors or beneficiaries of any such employees or former employees) of either Company or its Subsidiaries are entitled to participate in the Company Benefit Plans and no entity other than either Company or its Subsidiaries is a participating employer under any Company Benefit Plan.

 

(n)          Except as set forth on Section 3.16(n) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , no Company Benefit Plan is a Foreign Benefit Plan.

 

3.17          Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters . Except for matters set forth in Section 3.17 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , and except for matters which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in material Losses:

 

(a)          The Company Parties and the Business are, and since January 1, 2012 have been, in compliance in all material respects, with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(b)          The Company Parties and the Business have obtained, and are in compliance with the terms of, all Consents and Permits that are required pursuant to Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements for the occupation of the facilities and the operation of the Business since September 1, 2012. A list of all such Permits is set forth on Section 3.17(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule .

 

(c)          Since January 1, 2012, none of the Company Parties or the Business have received written notice of any actual or alleged violation of Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, or any liabilities or potential liabilities, including any investigatory, remedial or corrective obligations, relating to any Company Party or the Business, their current or former facilities or the Real Property arising under Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(d)          To the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no Owned Real Property or Leased Real Property contains underground storage tanks, and, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no Owned Real Property or Leased Real Property has contained underground storage tanks in the past.

 

(e)          None of the Company Parties or the Business has treated, stored, disposed of, arranged for the disposal of, transported or released any Hazardous Substance in a manner which has resulted or reasonably would be expected to result in a material liability under applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

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(f)          To the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, there are no environmental conditions on the Real Property that violate applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(g)           Section 3.17(g) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule lists written environmental audits, health and safety audits, Phase I environmental site assessments, Phase II environmental site assessments or investigations, and environmental compliance assessments prepared within the past five (5) years by the Company Parties which are in the Company Parties’ possession and control.

 

3.18          Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships . Except as disclosed in Section 3.18 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , (a) there are no Contracts between any Company Party, on the one hand, and any Questica Holder or Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates, on the other hand, (b) no Questica Holder or Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates, has any claims against or owes any amount to, or is owed any amount by, any Company Party, or (c) no Questica Holder or Affiliate of any Questica Holder (excluding the Company Parties) has any material interest in or owns any material assets or properties used by the Company Parties or in the conduct of the Business. All Contracts set forth on in Section 3.18 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule were made in the Ordinary Course of Business and were negotiated and entered into on an arms-length basis on terms no less favorable to the Company Parties than could have been obtained from an unrelated third party.

 

3.19          Competition Act; Investment Canada Act.

 

(a)          For the purposes of Section 110(3) of the Competition Act, each of (i) the total value of the Companies’ assets in Canada plus the assets in Canada that are owned by entities that are controlled by the Companies, and (ii) the gross revenues from sales in or from Canada generated from the assets referred to in (i) above, measured in accordance with the Competition Act, is less than C$92 million.

 

(b)           Neither of the Companies nor any Subsidiary thereof provides any of the services, or engages in any of the activities of, a “cultural business” within the meaning of the Investment Canada Act.

 

3.20          Anti-Corruption Laws .

 

(a)          None of the Company Parties, nor of their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, or agents, in each case, acting for or on behalf of the Company Parties, has offered, paid, promised to pay or authorized the payment of anything of value, including cash, checks, wire transfers, tangible and intangible gifts, favors, services and entertainment and travel expenses in violation of Anti-Corruption Laws, to (i) an executive, official, employee or agent of a Governmental Body, (ii) a director, officer, employee, or agent of a wholly or partially government-owned or -controlled company or business, (iii) a political party or official thereof, or candidate for political office, or (iv) an executive, official, employee or agent of a public international organization (e.g., the United Nations, World Bank or International Monetary Fund), in order to obtain or retain business or direct business to the Company Parties or to secure any improper advantage for the Company Parties.

 

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(b)          The Company Parties and their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, and agents are and have been in compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws applicable to the Company Parties. No part of the consideration to be paid in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be used for any purpose that would constitute a violation of any Anti-Corruption Laws.

 

3.21          Customers .

 

(a)           Section 3.21(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names of the ten (10) largest customers of the Company Parties during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of each Company) (the “ Key Customers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such customer was invoiced during each such period.

 

(b)          To the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no event has occurred that would materially and adversely affect either Company or any of its Subsidiary’s relations with any such Key Customer. Since January 1, 2015, no Key Customer (i) has canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or threatened in writing to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with either Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) has substantially reduced, or threatened in writing to substantially reduce, the use of products or services of either Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (iii) has sought, or threatened in writing to seek, to reduce the price it pays for products or services of either Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (iv) otherwise materially modified its business relationship with either Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no Key Customer has threatened to take any action described in the preceding sentence as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Neither Company nor its Subsidiaries provides any special rebate, discount or similar programs to any of the Key Customers. No Key Customer has any right to any credit or refund for products sold or services rendered or to be rendered by either Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to any Contract with or practice of either Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

3.22          Suppliers .

 

(a)           Section 3.22(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names of the ten (10) largest suppliers of raw materials, supplies, merchandise and other goods and services (collectively, the “ Goods ”) of the Company Parties during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of either Company) (the “ Key Suppliers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such Key Supplier invoiced either Company or its Subsidiaries during such period.

 

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(b)          To the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no event has occurred that would materially and adversely affect either Company or any of its Subsidiary’s relations with any such Key Supplier. Since January 1, 2015, no Key Supplier has (A) canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or threatened to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with either Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) refused, or threatened to refuse, to supply Goods to either Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) breached its obligations to either Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respect, (D) failed to comply with the quality, quantity or delivery standards of either Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respects or (E) materially modified its business relationship with either Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no Key Supplier has otherwise threatened to take any action described in the preceding sentence as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

3.23          Accounts Receivable; Notes Receivable; Accounts.

 

(a)           Section 3.23(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule contains an accurate and complete list and the aging of all accounts and notes receivable of the Companies as of the date set out on such list (“ Accounts Receivable ”). The Accounts Receivable represent or will represent valid obligations and bona fide transactions arising from or relating to sales actually made or services actually performed in the ordinary course of business. All such Accounts Receivable relate solely to the sale of goods or services to customers of either Company or its Subsidiaries, none of whom are Affiliates of either Company. Except to the extent paid prior to the Closing Date, the Accounts Receivable are or will be as of the Closing Date current and collectible net of the respective reserve shown in the corresponding line items on the Financial Statements or on the accounting records of Company or its Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date (which reserves are adequate and calculated consistent with past practice and, in the case of the reserve as of the Closing Date, will not represent a greater percentage of the notes and accounts receivable as of the Closing Date than the reserve reflected on the Interim Financial Statements represented of the notes and accounts receivable reflected therein and will not represent a material and adverse change in the composition of such accounts and notes receivable in terms of aging).

 

(b)          Except as set forth in Section 3.23(b) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , (i) no account debtor or note debtor has refused or threated to refuse to pay its obligations to either Company or any of its Subsidiaries for any reason, (ii) to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, no account debtor or note debtor is insolvent or bankrupt, (iii) no Account Receivable has been pledged to any third party by either Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and (iv) no contest, claim, defense or right of setoff, other than returns in the ordinary course of business relating to the amount or validity of such note or account receivable.

 

(c)          All accounts payable and notes payable of each Company, whether reflected on the Financial Statements or subsequently created, are valid payables that have arisen from bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice. Since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, each Company has paid its accounts payable in the ordinary course of its business and in a manner which is consistent with past practices.

 

(d)           Section 3.23(d) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names of all banks and financial institutions in which either Company or any of its Subsidiaries has an account, deposit, safe-deposit box, line of credit or other loan facility or relationship, or lock box or other arrangement for the collection of accounts receivable, with the names of all Persons authorized to draw or borrow thereon or to obtain access thereto.

 

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3.24          Books and Records . The books of account, minute books, stock record books and other records of each Company and its Subsidiaries, all of which have been Made Available to GTY, are accurate and complete in all material respects. The minute books of each Company and each of its Subsidiaries contain accurate and complete records of all meetings held, and corporate action taken by, each Company or any Subsidiary’s stockholders, directors, and directors’ committees, and no such meeting has been held for which minutes have not been prepared and are not contained in such minute books. At the time of the Closing, all such books and records will be in the possession of each Company and its Subsidiaries .

 

ARTICLE 4

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING GTY and Exchangeco

 

As an inducement to the Questica Holders to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transactions, GTY and Exchangeco, jointly and severally, hereby represent and warrant, to the Companies and the Questica Holders, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date), that:

 

4.1            Organization, Qualification and Power . Each GTY Party (a) is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of State of Massachusetts or Grand Cayman, (b) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (c) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business, and if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or existing, to have such power or authority, or if applicable, to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to be materially adverse to such GTY Party.

 

4.2            Authorization of Transaction . Subject to the receipt of the Required Vote, each GTY Party has all requisite corporate power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each other Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The GTY Board and the board of directors of Exchangeco have unanimously authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and subject to receipt of the Required Vote, no other corporate proceedings on the part of the GTY Board or Exchangeco are necessary to approve and authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other documents contemplated hereby and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, enforceable against such GTY Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

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4.3            Capitalization .

 

(a)          The GTY SEC Filings set forth the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of GTY. Except as set forth in the GTY SEC Filings filed prior to the date of this Agreement, except for the rights of holders of GTY Public Shares to have their GTY Public Shares redeemed for cash held in the Trust Account and except as contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of GTY or obligating GTY to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock of GTY. All shares of GTY Common Stock subject to issuance as aforesaid, upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. All outstanding GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and GTY Class B Ordinary Shares have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all applicable Laws, including securities Laws, and all requirements set forth in applicable contracts.

 

(b)          GTY owns, directly or indirectly (through one or more of its Subsidiaries), all of the issued and outstanding Capital Stock of each Subsidiary of GTY. No GTY Party owns, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock of, or has any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, to make loans or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of, any other Person (excluding GTY Parties). Except as set forth in Section 4.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of the Subsidiaries of GTY or obligating of the Subsidiaries of GTY to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of the Subsidiaries of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock. All Capital Stock set forth in Section 4.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

(c)          Upon the Closing, the Consideration Shares will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and shall be issued without violation of any preemptive rights of any third party free and clear of any Liens, other than Permitted Liens.

 

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4.4            Non-contravention; Required Consents .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 4.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (i) violate or conflict with any (A) Law or Order applicable to any GTY Party, or (B) provision of the Organizational Documents of any GTY Party; (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract, Consent or Permit to which any GTY Party is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; or (iii) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any GTY Common Stock or any assets of any GTY Party, other than Permitted Liens. Except (w) as set forth on Section 4.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , (x) the Required Vote, (y) the filing with the SEC of the Registration Statement and such other documents in compliance with the US Securities Exchange Act and the US Securities Act as may be required in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction and (z) such Consents and Permits, the failure to make or obtain which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected be materially adverse to such GTY Party, no GTY Party is required to give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction.

 

(b)          There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending or threatened in writing, against any GTY Party, or any of their assets, properties or rights, that (i) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (ii) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (iii) prohibits the GTY Parties from complying with their obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

4.5            Brokers’ Fees . Except as disclosed in the GTY SEC Filings, no GTY Party has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

4.6            SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          GTY has filed with the SEC all forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC for and since its initial public offering of securities. As of their respective dates, the GTY SEC Filings (i) were prepared in accordance, in all material respects, with the requirements of the US Securities Act or the US Securities Exchange Act, as applicable, as in effect on the date so filed, and (ii) did not, at the time they were filed (or, if amended, as of the date of such amendment), contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or incorporated by reference therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Except to the extent set forth in the preceding sentence, GTY makes no representation or warranty whatsoever concerning any GTY SEC Filing as of any time other than the date or period with respect to which it was filed. The certifications and statements required by (x) Rule 13a-14 under the US Securities Exchange Act and (y) 18 U.S.C. § 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) relating to the GTY SEC Filings are accurate and complete and comply as to form and content with all applicable Governmental Bodies in all material respects.

 

(b)          Each of the consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto) was prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto or, in the case of unaudited financial statements, as permitted by Form 10-Q of the SEC) and each fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of GTY as of the respective dates thereof and for the respective periods indicated therein, except as otherwise noted therein (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal and recurring year-end adjustments).

 

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(c)          The financial records, systems, controls, data and information of GTY are recorded, stored, maintained and operated under means that are under the exclusive ownership and direct control of GTY or its accountants. GTY has devised and maintains a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP (“ Internal Controls ”). The Internal Controls for GTY satisfy the requirements of Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the US Securities Exchange Act, and such Internal Controls are designed to ensure that all material information concerning GTY is made known on a timely basis to the individuals responsible for the preparation of GTY SEC Filings and other public disclosure documents.

 

4.7            Since the date of filing of GTY’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2017, none of the GTY Parties have suffered a Material Adverse Effect.

 

4.8            Litigation; Legal Compliance . Except as set forth in Section 4.8 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule or as would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, materially adverse to such GTY Party, (a) there is no material Proceeding pending or threatened in writing, involving the GTY Parties, or affecting any of their assets, rights or properties; (b) there are no material Orders to which the GTY Parties are subject; and (c) each GTY Party has complied with, and is in compliance with all applicable Laws, Orders and Permits applicable to the GTY Parties and has not received any writing alleging any failure to so comply. As of the date of this Agreement, none of the GTY Parties has any material liability except liabilities required by GAAP to be set forth on the consolidated balance sheet of the GTY, except for liabilities that (i) are accrued or reserved against on the face of the most recent consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto), (ii) were incurred subsequent to the date of the most recent consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto) in the Ordinary Course of Business,, (iii) result from the obligations of the GTY Parties under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or under any of the Roll-Up Transactions, or (iv) that individually or in the aggregate are not reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

4.9            Trust Account . As of the date of this Agreement, GTY has at least $562,277,933.00 Dollars in a trust account at UBS (the “ Trust Account ”), maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, acting as trustee (the “ Trustee ”) invested in United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, having a maturity of 180 days or less, or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that invest solely in United States “government securities”.

 

4.10          Investment Canada Act. Each GTY Party is controlled by a WTO investor within the meaning of the Investment Canada Act (Canada).

 

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4.11          Taxable Canadian Corporation . Exchangeco is a “taxable Canadian corporation” for the purposes of the Tax Act.

 

4.12          No Other Representations or Warranties . No representations or warranties, oral or otherwise, have been made to the GTY Parties or any party acting on behalf of the GTY Parties in connection with this Transaction other than the representations and warranties specifically set forth in this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements. The GTY Parties have had an opportunity to consult an independent financial, tax and legal advisor and the decision of the GTY Parties to enter into this Agreement has been based solely upon the evaluation of the GTY Parties based on information provided by the Company Parties. GTY is a sophisticated purchaser and has made its own independent investigation, review and analysis regarding the Company Parties and the Transaction, which investigation, review and analysis were conducted by the GTY Parties together with their advisors that they have engaged for such purpose. The GTY Parties and their officers, directors, employees, agents, accountants, advisors, bankers and other representatives have been provided with full and complete access to the representatives, properties, offices, and other facilities, books and records of the Company Parties and other information that they have requested in connection with their investigation of the Company Parties and the transactions contemplated hereby. None of the Company Parties or officers, directors, employees, agents, accountants, advisors, bankers and other representatives is making, directly or indirectly, any representation or warranty with respect to any estimates, projections or forecasts involving the Company Parties. GTY acknowledges that there are inherent uncertainties in attempting to make such estimates, projections and forecasts and that it takes full responsibility for making its own evaluation of the adequacy and accuracy of any such estimates, projections or forecasts (including the reasonableness of the assumptions underlying any such estimates, projections and forecasts). GTY acknowledges that, should the Closing occur, GTY shall acquire the equity interests of the Company Parties without any representation or warranty as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose of the respective assets of the Company Parties, on an “as is” and “where is” basis, except as expressly set forth in ARTICLE 3 or in any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto. Nothing in this Section 4.12 is intended to (a) modify or limit any of the representations or warranties of the Company Parties set forth in ARTICLE 3 or ARTICLE 3 or in any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto or (b) modify or limit the ability of any GTY Party to bring a claim or to recover for fraud.

 

ARTICLE 5

 

PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period between the execution of this Agreement and the Closing.

 

5.1            General . Each Party shall, and shall cause its respective Affiliates to, use all commercially reasonable efforts to take all actions and to do all things necessary, proper, or advisable in order to (a) consummate and make effective the Transaction, including the execution and delivery of all documents and instruments not specifically contemplated this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement but which are necessary, proper or advisable in connection such Transaction; provided that nothing herein shall require (x) any GTY Party to take any action to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 7.2 (save and except that this subsection (x) shall not apply with respect to the conditions set forth in Sections 7.2(e) (subject to Section 5.2), (p), (r) and (t) ) or (y) any Company Party to take any action to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 7.3 , and (b) cause the satisfaction, but not waiver, of the other Party’s conditions set forth in ARTICLE 7 below.

 

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5.2            Notices and Consents .

 

(a)          The Questica Holders shall cause the Companies to, and GTY shall, promptly proceed to prepare and file with the appropriate Governmental Bodies such requests, reports or notifications as may be required or, in the reasonable opinion of GTY or the Questica Holders’ Representative, advisable, in connection with this Agreement. GTY shall and the Questica Holders shall and shall cause the Companies to furnish to the other such necessary information and reasonable assistance as the other may reasonably request in connection with its preparation of any such filings or submissions. GTY shall and the Questica Holders shall and shall cause the Companies to keep each other apprised of the status of any communications with, and any inquiries or requests for additional information from any Governmental Body in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(b)          As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, the Questica Holders and the Company Parties shall solicit the Consents set forth on Section 5.2 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule . The Questica Holders shall and shall cause the Company Parties to use commercially reasonable efforts, and the GTY Parties shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Company Parties, to obtain all such Consents prior to the Closing; provided , however , that no GTY Party shall not be required to pay or commit to pay any amount to (or incur any obligation in favor of) any Person from whom any such consent may be required.

 

5.3            Operation of Business . Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, as set forth in Section 5.3 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule , or with the prior written consent of GTY (not to be unreasonably withheld) the Questica Holders shall cause the Company Parties and their Affiliates to: (i) conduct the Business only in the Ordinary Course of Business; (ii) continue to make capital expenditures in the Ordinary Course of Business; (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the business, properties, physical facilities and operations of the Company Parties and the Business, preserve intact the current business organization of the Company Parties, keep available the services of the current officers, employees and agents of the Company Parties, and maintain the relations and goodwill with suppliers, customers, lessors, licensors, lenders and key employees; (iv) not otherwise take any action, or fail to take any reasonable action within its control, that would require disclosure pursuant to Section 3.6(a) of this Agreement; (v) conduct the Business as if the representations in Section 3.6(c) were made as of the date of such action; (vi) not otherwise take any action that would reasonably be expected to result in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Article 3 becoming false or inaccurate such that the condition set forth in Section 7.2(a ) would fail to be satisfied; (vii) not repay or incur any Debt or distribute or pay any Cash after 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date; and (viii) not to take any of the following actions, except in the Ordinary Course of Business:

 

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(a)          collect or discount accounts receivable, accelerate the collection of accounts receivable from future periods into more current periods, delay the payment of accounts payable or accrued expenses, decrease the historic levels of inventory, delay the purchase of services or supplies or delay capital repairs or maintenance;

 

(b)           (i) grant any increase in salary or bonuses, any incentive award, bonus, severance or similar compensation or otherwise increase the compensation or benefits payable or provided (including vacation) to any present or former director, officer, employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider except such grants, announcements and increases set forth on Section 3.6(c)(vii) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule or as required by existing Contracts; (ii) adopt, amend or terminate any Employee Benefit Plan or increased the compensation or benefits provided under any Employee Benefit Plan, (iii) hire, promote, or change the classification (exempt or non-exempt) or status (employee or independent contractor) in respect of any employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider or (iv) grant any equity or equity-based awards;

 

(c)          issue, create, incur or assume any Debt or incur, offer, place, arrange, syndicate, assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable for, any Debt for borrowed money (directly, contingently or otherwise), other than Debt which can be paid-off in full at the Closing;

 

(d)          make any change in its accounting, auditing or tax methods, principles, periods, practices or elections, including any change or modification to the cash management customs and practices (including the collection of receivables, payment of payables, maintenance of inventory and credit practices), other than those required by applicable Law or ASPE;

 

(e)          commit to make any future capital expenditure not made prior to Closing, except for capital expenditures that are consistent with the capital expenditure and operating budgets provided to GTY;

 

(f)          amend or modify any pricing or collection terms of any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof), if such amendment or modification would delay or defer cash collection or accounts receivable recordation or recognition under such Material Contract or Contract; or

 

(g)          agree or commit to do any of the foregoing.

 

5.4            Access and Cooperation .

 

(a)          The Companies shall, and shall cause the Company Parties and their Affiliates to: (i) provide the GTY Parties and their respective representatives full access to key personnel, books, records, facilities, properties, customers, suppliers, records, Contracts, documents and data of the Company Parties and the Business, and (ii) furnish the GTY Parties and their respective representatives with copies of all such books, records, Tax Returns, Contracts, documents, data and information as they may reasonably request; provided that such access, investigations and inquiries by or on behalf of the GTY Parties shall (x) be given at reasonable times and upon prior written notice, (y) during normal business hours and without undue interference with normal operations or customer or employee relations and (z) not require the Company parties to furnish any materials prepared by such party’s financial, accounting or legal representatives if, in the reasonable judgment of such party and after consultation with outside counsel, such access would jeopardize any attorney/client or any attorney work product privilege; provided , further , that the Company may limit access as necessary to protect information that, in the Company’s judgment upon advice from counsel, is attorney-client privileged so long as the Company uses its commercially reasonable efforts to provide such information to the extent it is possible to do so without jeopardizing such privilege.

 

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(b)          All information disclosed by or to any Party, any Company Party or any GTY Party, or any of their respective agents and representatives, pursuant to this Agreement shall be kept confidential in accordance with the confidentiality agreement, dated May 14, 2018 (the “ Confidentiality Agreement ”), between GTY and Questica.

 

(c)          In the event and for so long as any Party actively is contesting or defending against any charge, complaint or other Proceeding by any other Person in connection with (i) any transaction contemplated under this Agreement or (ii) any event, fact, circumstance, or occurrence or transaction on or prior to the Closing Date involving the Company Parties or the GTY Parties, each other Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, cooperate with such Party or its counsel in the contest or defense, make available its personnel, and provide such testimony and access to its books and records as shall be necessary or desirable in connection with such contest or defense thereof, including entering into a joint defense agreement or confidentiality agreement with respect thereto, all at the sole cost and expense of the contesting or defending Party, except to the extent that the contesting or defending Party is entitled to indemnification therefor pursuant to ARTICLE 8 .

 

5.5            Notice of Developments . Each Party shall provide the other Parties with prompt written notice of (a) any failure to comply with or satisfy, in any material respect, any of its covenants, conditions or agreements hereunder, or (b) any event, fact or circumstance that (i) would reasonably be expected to cause any of such Party’s representations and warranties to become untrue or misleading or which would affect its ability to consummate the Transaction, (ii) would have been required to be disclosed by such Party under this Agreement had it existed or been known on the date hereof, (iii) gives such party any reason to believe that any of the conditions of the other Party set forth in ARTICLE 7 would reasonably be expected not to be satisfied, (iv) is of a nature that is or would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect on any such Party or any Company Party, or (v) would, to the Knowledge of the Companies or the Questica Holders, require any amendment or supplement to any GTY SEC Filing provided, however that GTY will notify the Company Parties if it believes that any development set forth in any written notice provided by a Company Party pursuant to this Section 5. 2 would require any amendment or supplement to any SEC Filing. Each Party shall have the obligation to supplement or amend its respective Disclosure Schedule with respect to any matter hereafter arising or discovered which, if existing or known at the date of this Agreement, would have been required to be set forth or described therein; provided , that to the extent such supplement or amendment relates to any matter that occurred or existed prior to the date of this Agreement (except to the extent that such representation or warranty was qualified by “Knowledge” in which case the terms of this proviso shall not apply), then such supplement or amendment shall not be deemed to have cured any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warrant with respect to such matter contained in this Agreement, including for purposes of indemnification under ARTICLE 8 ; provided , further , that to the extent such supplement or amendment relates to any matter that occurs or arises on or after the date of this Agreement, then such supplement or amendment shall not form the basis of a claim for a breach hereunder (except to the extent caused by a failure to operate the Company Parties and the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business from and after the date of this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement), but may be considered for purposes of determining the satisfaction of the conditions in ARTICLE 7 . Such obligations of the Parties to amend or supplement their respective Disclosure Schedules shall terminate on the earlier to occur of x) the termination of this Agreement and (y) the Closing Date.

 

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5.6            No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading .

 

(a)          Until earlier of the Closing or the valid termination of this Agreement pursuant to ARTICLE 9, the Questica Holders and the Companies and their respective Affiliates and each of its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives shall not, directly or indirectly: (i) solicit, initiate or encourage any inquiry, proposal, offer or contact from any Person (other than as contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to effectuate the Closing) relating to any transaction involving (A) the sale of any Capital Stock, assets (other than the sale of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business) or debt of the Company Parties, (B) any acquisition, divestiture, merger, share or unit exchange, consolidation, redemption, financing or similar transaction involving the Company Parties, or (C) any similar transaction or business combination involving the Company Parties (in each case, an “ Acquisition Proposal ”); (ii) participate in any discussion or negotiation regarding, or furnish any information with respect to, or assist or facilitate in any manner, any Acquisition Proposal or any attempt to make an Acquisition Proposal; (iii) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, any Acquisition Proposal; (iv) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, or execute or enter into, any letter of intent, agreement in principle, memorandum of understanding, merger agreement, asset or share purchase or share exchange agreement, option agreement or other similar agreement related to any Acquisition Proposal; (v) enter into any agreement or agreement in principle requiring any Party or Company Party to abandon, terminate or fail to consummate the Transaction or breach its obligations hereunder or thereunder; or (vi) propose or agree to do any of the foregoing. The Questica Holders and the Companies and their respective Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives shall immediately cease and cause to be terminated all existing discussions or negotiations with any Person conducted heretofore with respect to any Acquisition Proposal, or any inquiry or proposal that may reasonably be expected to result in an Acquisition Proposal, request the prompt return or destruction of all confidential information previously furnished with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (except to the extent required by Law or internal compliance policies or procedures) and immediately terminate all physical and electronic data room access previously granted to any Person with respect to an Acquisition Proposal.

 

(b)          The Companies and the Questica Holders acknowledge and agree that the Company Parties, the Questica Holders and each of their respective Affiliates and representatives is aware (or upon receipt of any material nonpublic information of the GTY Parties, will be advised), of the restrictions imposed by the United States federal securities Laws and other applicable non-U.S. and domestic Laws on Persons possessing material nonpublic information about a public company. The Companies and the Questica Holders hereby agree, for themselves and on behalf of the Company Parties, and each of their respective Affiliates and representatives, from the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date and the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, or while any of them are in possession of such material nonpublic information, none of such Persons shall, directly or indirectly, acquire, offer or propose to acquire, agree to acquire, sell or transfer or offer or propose to sell or transfer any securities of GTY, communicate such information to any other Person (except for professional advisors who are under a professional duty of confidentiality with respect to such information), take any other action with respect to GTY, or cause or encourage any Person to do any of the foregoing.

 

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5.7            SEC Filings .

 

(a)          As promptly as practicable, GTY shall prepare and file a Current Report on Form 8-K pursuant to the US Securities Exchange Act to report the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Form 8-K ”), and the Parties shall issue or cause to be issued, as applicable, a mutually agreeable press release of GTY and the Companies announcing the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Press Release ”).

 

(b)          As promptly as reasonably practicable after the date hereof GTY, the Companies and the Questica Holders shall cooperate with, and provide all reasonable assistance in the preparation of the PCAOB Financial Statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries and the other target companies involved in the Roll-Up Transactions, GTY, the Companies and the Questica Holders shall cooperate with, and provide all reasonable assistance in the preparation of, and GTY shall file with the SEC, the Registration Statement which shall (i) comply as to form, in all material respects, with, as applicable, the provisions of the US Securities Act and (ii) include a proxy statement (the “ Proxy Statement ”) for the purpose of soliciting proxies from GTY Shareholders to vote at the GTY Shareholder Meeting in favor of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters that will also constitute a prospectus pursuant to which the securities of Holdings issuable in connection with the GTY Merger will be registered under the Securities Act. GTY, each Company and each Questica Holder shall use its reasonable best efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC as promptly as practicable after such filing, and GTY shall thereafter, in compliance with the relevant requirements of the US Securities Exchange Act, file and mail or deliver the Proxy Statement to the stockholders of GTY. GTY shall advise the Companies and the Questica Holders’ Representative promptly after it receives notice thereof, of the respective times when any supplement or amendment has been filed, of the issuance of any stop order, or of any request by the SEC for amendment of any of the Registration Statement or comments thereon and responses thereto or requests by the SEC for additional information. The Parties acknowledge that a substantial portion of the Registration Statement and certain other forms, reports and other filings required to be made by GTY under the US Securities Act and the US Securities Exchange Act in connection with the Transaction (collectively, “ Additional GTY Filings ”) shall include disclosure regarding the Company Parties and the Business, and their management, operations and financial condition. Accordingly, the Companies and the Questica Holders shall and shall cause the Company Parties to, as promptly as reasonably practicable, provide GTY with all information concerning the Questica Holders and the Company Parties, the Business, their management, operations and financial condition, in each case, that is reasonably required to be included in the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings or any other GTY SEC Filing. The Companies and the Questica Holders shall make and shall cause the Company Parties to make, their Affiliates, directors, officers, managers and employees available to GTY and its counsel in connection with the drafting of the Registration Statement and Additional GTY Filings and responding in a timely manner to comments thereto from the SEC. If, at any time prior to the Closing, the Parties discover or become aware of any event, fact or circumstance relating to the Questica Holders, the Company Parties or the Business, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, managers or employees or their respective management, operations or financial condition, which should be set forth in an amendment or a supplement to the Registration Statement so that such documents would not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or failure to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading, such Person shall promptly inform the other Parties, and the Parties shall cooperate reasonably in connection with preparing and disseminating any such required amendment or supplement. GTY shall make all necessary filings with respect to the Transaction under the US Securities Act, the US Securities Exchange Act and applicable blue sky Laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. GTY, acting through the GTY Board, shall include in the Proxy Statement the recommendation of the GTY Board that the GTY Shareholders vote in favor of the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters; provided , however , that the GTY Board may withdraw or modify such recommendation if the GTY Board determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, that failure to do so could be inconsistent with its fiduciary obligations under applicable Law.

 

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(c)          At least five (5) days prior to Closing, GTY shall begin preparing, in consultation with Questica Holders’ Representative, a draft Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with and announcing the Closing, together with, or incorporating by reference, such information that is or may be required to be disclosed with respect to the Transaction pursuant to Form 8-K (the “ Closing Form 8-K ”). Prior to the Closing, the Parties shall prepare a mutually agreeable press release announcing the consummation of the Transaction (“ Closing Press Release ”). Concurrently with the Closing, GTY shall distribute the Closing Press Release, and as soon as practicable thereafter, file the Closing Form 8-K with the SEC.

 

(d)          The Companies and the Questica Holders covenant and agree, jointly and severally, that the information (i) relating to the Questica Holders, the Company Parties or the Business, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, managers or employees or their respective management, operations or financial condition, or (ii) provided by the Companies, the Questica Holders or any Company Party, or any of their respective Affiliates or representatives, in any case, to be contained in the Proxy Statement, the Additional GTY Filings, any other GTY SEC Filing, any document submitted to any other Governmental Body or any announcement or public statement regarding the Transaction (including the Signing Press Release and the Closing Press Release) shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading at (w) the time such information is filed, submitted or made publicly available, (x) the time the Proxy Statement (or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto) is first mailed to the stockholders of GTY, (y) the time of the GTY Shareholder Meeting, or (z) the Closing.

 

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5.8            Registration Rights . GTY hereby provides the registration rights covenants set out in Exhibit E for the benefit of the Questica Holders receiving GTY Common Stock. The Questica Holders agree to use good faith efforts to communicate with GTY prior to reselling the Consideration Shares and the Underlying Shares to ensure an orderly disposition that maximizes value for all holders of GTY Common Stock provided however that the Questica Holders shall be under no such obligation with respect to reselling the Underlying Shares in order to realize proceeds for the purposes of paying any Tax incurred due to the exchange of the Consideration Shares into Underlying Shares.

 

5.9            Investor Presentations . Each Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates and its and their respective officers, employees, and advisors, including legal and accounting advisors, to provide, on a timely basis, all cooperation and information that that is reasonably necessary and customary in connection with preparation of investor presentations related to the Transaction and to be available on a reasonable and customary basis for meetings, including management and other presentations and “road show” appearances.

 

5.10          Certain Business Relationships . The Companies and the Questica Holders shall cause the Company Parties, as applicable, to cause all of the Contracts which are or are required to be set forth in Section 3.18 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule (regardless of whether they are, in fact, so listed) to be terminated at or prior to the Closing.

 

5.11          Restrictive Covenants Election . The Questica Holders and GTY agree that no portion of the Purchase Consideration is specifically allocated to a restrictive covenant hereunder. At the request of the Questica Holders’ Representative, GTY will duly and timely make an election under 56.4 of the ITA with the Questica Holders in prescribed form and manner and under any analogous provisions of any applicable Law, in respect of the restrictive covenants granted under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement. The Questica Holders shall be responsible for preparing and filing the election form, together with any other documents required to be filed with the election, within the prescribed time limits in order for the election to be valid.

 

5.12          Pre-Closing Reorganization. Prior to the Closing Date, the Questica Holders and the GTY Parties shall engage in good faith negotiations to finalize the terms of, and to implement, if agreement is reached among such parties, a pre-closing reorganization of Questica substantially in accordance with the terms set forth in Exhibit G (the “ Pre-Closing Reorganization ”), and any other terms agreed to by all such parties. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, any actions taken to effect the completion of a Pre-Closing Reorganization in accordance with the provisions of this Section will not constitute a breach of any representation, warranty covenant or condition contained herein, and any breach of any term of this Agreement is hereby waived by all Parties to the extent such breach resulted from effecting the Pre-Closing Reorganization in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

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5.13          Financial Statements and Related Information. The Company shall cooperate with, and provide all necessary information to, PWC LLP to allow it to prepare, and shall deliver to GTY as soon as practicable after receipt, (a) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the audited consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statement of cash flows as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB and shall be unqualified, (b) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, including consolidated balance sheets, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statements of cash flows as of and for the nine (9) month period ended September 30, 2018 (and the unaudited comparable period in the prior year) together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB, (c) all other audited and unaudited financial statements of the Companies and their Subsidiaries required under the applicable rules, regulations and guidance of the SEC to be included in the Registration Statement and/or the Closing Form 8-K and (d) all selected financial data of the Companies and their Subsidiaries required by Item 301 of Regulation S-K, in each case to be included in the Registration Statement and the Closing Form 8-K (collectively, the financial statements and information referred to in this Section 5.14, the “ PCAOB Financial Statements ”).

 

5.14          Amendment of Asset Purchase Agreement. Questica shall cause the Asset Purchase Agreement dated July 31, 2018 between Questica Inc. and Total ETO Inc. (the “ Total ETO Asset Purchase Agreement ”) to be amended in a form reasonably acceptable to GTY to address the following: (i) all assets identified as to be “split” in Schedule A to the Total ETO Asset Purchase Agreement (the “ Split Assets ”) shall be split in such a manner that each fork of the split is independently owned by Questica, on the one hand, and Total ETO Inc., on the other hand, and each party shall be free to use, commercially exploit and transfer its ownership interest in such Split Assets without the consent of, sharing revenue with, or making any accounting to the other; (ii) each party may independently develop and maintain the Split Assets in its discretion and will own any modifications, derivative works and improvements of the Split Assets made by or on behalf of such party, subject to the parties’ joint ownership interest in the underlying Split Assets; (iii) the amendment will identify any third party Software or other third party Intellectual Property included in the Split Assets (“ Third Party IP ”) and address sharing of such Third Party IP in accordance with all applicable agreements with such third parties; (iv) if Questica is required to obtain any additional license rights to any Third Party IP to continue its use of the Split Assets, Questica shall obtain such rights at Questica’s expense; and (v) Questica will not use any of the other assets transferred to Total ETO Inc. under the Total ETO Asset Purchase Agreement.

 

ARTICLE 6

 

POST-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period following the Closing:

 

6.1            General . Following the Closing, each Party shall take such further actions and execute and deliver such further documents and instruments as may be required or reasonably requested by any other Party to consummate fully the Transaction and to effect the other purposes of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

 

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6.2            D&O Indemnification .

 

(a)          From and after the Closing, GTY shall, subject to any change in additional or lesser coverage in amount, scope, cost of premium or otherwise as decided by a majority of the GTY Board, provide or shall cause to be provided to each individual who becomes a director of any GTY Party (the “ Covered Persons ”), rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance which are at least as favorable to such individuals as the rights to advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance set forth in the Organizational Documents of the Companies.

 

(b)          For a period of six (6) years after the Closing, the GTY Parties shall either maintain director and officer liability insurance or acquire a director and officer liability run-off policy, which in either case shall provide coverage for the individuals who were officers, directors or managers of the Company Parties or the GTY Parties prior to Closing comparable to the coverage provided as of the date hereof under the policy or policies maintained by the Company Parties for the benefit of such individuals.

 

(c)          From and after the Closing, in the event any GTY Party or any of its successors or assigns (i) consolidates with or merges into any other Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger, or (ii) transfers or conveys all or substantially all of their assets to any Person, then, and in each such case, to the extent necessary, unless occurring by operation of law, proper provision shall be made so that the successors and assigns of GTY assume the obligations set forth in this Section 6.2 .

 

(d)          The provisions of this Section 6.2 , (i) are intended to be for the benefit of, to grant third-party rights to and shall be enforceable by, and may not be amended without the approval of, each Covered Person and his heirs and representatives and (ii) are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other rights to indemnification or contribution that any such Person may have by Contract or otherwise.

 

6.3            Post-Closing Tax Covenants.

 

(a)          The Questica Holders’ Representative will cause to be prepared and filed on a timely basis the Canadian income Tax Returns for any Tax period ending on or before the Closing Date (a “ Pre-Closing Tax Period ”) which have not been filed at the Closing Date, in a manner consistent with past practices, except as required by applicable Law (the “ Pre-Closing Tax Returns ”). The Questica Holders’ Representative shall provide a draft of the Pre-Closing Tax Returns to GTY no later than 45 days prior to its due date, for GTY’s review and reasonable comment. The Questica Holders’ Representative shall revise the Pre-Closing Tax Returns to reflect the GTY’s reasonable comments. To the extent that any Taxes are payable in respect of a Pre-Closing Tax Period that were not reflected in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, the Questica Holders shall promptly pay such amounts to GTY. Amounts paid by the Questica Holders pursuant to this Section 6.3(a) shall be treated as an adjustment to the Final Cash Consideration.

 

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(b)          GTY shall prepare all other Tax Returns of the Company Parties, including all Tax Returns for a Straddle Period required to be filed by a Subsidiary of either of the Companies after the Closing Date (the “ Straddle Period Tax Returns ”). Each such Straddle Period Tax Return shall be prepared in a manner consistent with the applicable Subsidiary’s past practice except as otherwise required by applicable Law. GTY shall submit each such Straddle Period Tax Return to the Questica Holders’ Representative at least 30 days prior to the due date for the filing of such Straddle Period Tax Return (taking into account any valid extensions of time to file), the Questica Holders’ Representative shall have the right to review and comment on such Straddle Period Tax Return and GTY shall reflect any reasonable changes thereto requested by the Questica Holders’ Representative. In respect of any Straddle Period, the portion of such Taxes allocable to the Questica Holders shall be (i) in the case of any Taxes, other than Taxes based upon or related to income or receipts, or franchise Taxes, or Taxes based on capitalization, debt or shares of stock authorized, issued or outstanding, or ad valorem Taxes, be deemed to be the amount of such Tax for the entire taxable period multiplied by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of days in the Straddle Period ending on the day before the Closing Date and the denominator of which is the number of days in the entire Straddle Period, and (ii) in the case of any Tax based upon or related to income or receipts, or franchise Taxes, or Taxes based on capitalization, debt or shares of stock authorized, issued or outstanding, or ad valorem Taxes, be deemed equal to the amount which would be payable if the relevant Straddle Period ended as of the end of the day before the Closing Date.

 

(c)          To the extent that any Company Party is entitled to a rebate, refund or credit of Taxes with respect to any Pre-Closing Tax Period or the portion of a Straddle Period ending on the day before the Closing Date and such rebate, refund or credit is not reflected in the Closing Date Statement, GTY shall deliver such amount (net after Tax and costs) to the Questica Holders, or as otherwise directed by the Questica Holders’ Representative, within 30 days of receipt of written notice of such refund, rebate or credit; it being understood that should the amount of such rebate, refund or credit of Taxes be subsequently reduced, assessed or reassessed by a Governmental Body, the Questica Holders shall pay to GTY an amount equal to such reduction, assessment or reassessment (including any interest surcharge and applicable penalties). Amounts paid by GTY pursuant to this Section 6.3(c) shall be treated as an adjustment to the Final Cash Consideration.

 

(d)          To the extent a tax liability is shown on such a return that is allocable to the Questica Holder pursuant to Section 6.3(b), the Questica Holders will deliver promptly such amount to GTY. Amounts paid by the Questica Holders pursuant to this Section 6.3(d) shall be treated as an adjustment to the Final Cash Consideration.

 

(e)          GTY will, if the Questica Holders so requests, cause the relevant entity to file for and obtain any refunds or credits to which the Questica Holders may be entitled hereunder. GTY will permit the Questica Holders to control (at the Questica Holders’ expense and sole discretion) the prosecution and content of any such refund or credit claim.

 

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(f)          The Parties shall, and shall each cause each of their Subsidiaries and Affiliates to, provide to each other such cooperation and information, as and to the extent reasonably requested by the another Party, in connection with the filing of Tax Returns, determining liability for Taxes, and any audit or other legal proceeding with respect to Taxes, each at their own expense. Such cooperation shall include the retention and (upon another Party’s request) the provision of records and information reasonably relevant to any such Tax Returns, Tax liability, or audit or other legal proceeding. Each Party will retain all Tax Returns and related records and materials of the Company Parties for the Tax periods first ending after the Closing Date and for all prior Tax periods until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations (and, to the extent another Party reasonably requests, any extensions thereof) for the Tax periods to which the Tax Returns and other records and materials relate, and abide by any applicable record retention agreements entered into with any Governmental Body. Thereafter, the Party holding such Tax Returns or related records or materials may dispose of them provided that such Party shall give the other Party notice prior to doing so, and, if another Party so requests, allow another Party to take possession or make copies of such Tax Returns or related records or materials. Each Party shall make its employees reasonably available on a mutually convenient basis at its cost to provide explanation of any documents or information so provided.

 

(g)          GTY will not, and will cause the Company Parties not to, (i) make any amendment of any Tax Return of such Subsidiary to the extent such Tax Return relates to any Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period without the Questica Holders’ Representative’s prior written consent, or (ii) make any election that has retroactive effect to any Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period without the Questica Holders’ Representative’s prior written consent, except to the extent that such amendment or election does not result in additional Taxes for any of the Company Parties for which GTY may be indemnified pursuant to Section 8.1(a).

 

ARTICLE 7


CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE

 

7.1            Conditions to Obligations of Questica Holders and GTY Parties . The obligations of each of the Companies, each of the Questica Holders, GTY and Exchangeco to consummate the Transaction are subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          the Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the SEC;

 

(b)          the Required Vote shall have been obtained;

 

(c)          there shall not be any Law or Order in effect preventing consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part, or any Proceeding seeking to restrain, prevent, change or delay the consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part;

 

(d)          (i) the GTY Stock Redemption shall have been completed in accordance with the terms hereof and the Proxy Statement, and (ii) GTY shall have delivered to the Questica Holders evidence that, immediately after the Closing (and following any GTY Stock Redemption), GTY will have no less than the Necessary Cash Amount as permitted under the Trust Agreement; and

 

(e)          the GTY Merger shall have been declared effective.

 

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7.2            Conditions to Obligations of GTY and Exchangeco . The obligations of each of GTY and Exchangeco to consummate the Transaction are subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          (i) each of the representations and warranties of the Questica Holders contained in Article 2 shall be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date (including with reference to any materiality qualifications set forth in such representation or warranty), as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date), and (ii) each of the representations and warranties related to the Companies contained in Article 3 , including Section 3.9 (Tax Matters) , shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, except for the Fundamental Representations (except for the Section 3.9 (Tax Matters )), which must be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date (including with reference to any materiality qualifications set forth in such representation or warranty), in each case as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

(b)          each Questica Holder and each Company Party shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of the covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed by it prior to or at the Closing other than the covenants and agreements set forth in Section 5.14 , which each Questica Holder and each Company Party shall have performed and complied with in all respects prior to or at the Closing;

 

(c)          there shall not have been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any Questica Holder (to the extent that such Material Adverse Effect renders such Questica Holder unable to transfer its portion of the Questica Shares pursuant to this Agreement), any Company Party or the Business;

 

(d)          Questica Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 7.2(a) , (b) and (c) is satisfied, (ii) the Organizational Documents of each Company Party, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of each Company Party and each Questica Holder that is not an individual, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of each such Questica Holder and any Company Party;

 

(e)          the Consents or Permits set forth in Section 7.2(e) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule shall have been obtained;

 

(f)          each Questica Holder shall have delivered to Exchangeco Certificates representing the Questica Shares duly endorsed in blank for transfer, or accompanied by irrevocable stock transfer powers duly executed in blank, in either case, by the holders of record, together with evidence satisfactory to Exchangeco that Exchangeco has been entered upon the books of each Company as the holder of the Questica Shares;

 

(g)          Questica Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY duly executed resignations and releases effective as at Closing of each director and officer of each Company Party specified by GTY in writing;

 

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(h)          Questica Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY the Escrow Agreement executed by Questica Holders’ Representative and the Escrow Agent;

 

(i)          each Questica Holder shall have delivered to GTY a duly executed Questica Holder Lockup Agreement;

 

(j)          Questica Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY a good standing certificate (or equivalent certificate) issued not more than ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date for each Questica Holder that is not an individual and each Company Party;

 

(k)          Questica Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY evidence of the termination of each Contract set forth on Section 3.18 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule ;

 

(l)          Questica Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY duly executed pay-off letters, releases, Lien discharges and such other evidence of the satisfaction in full of all Debt of the Company Parties and the release of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) on the assets and properties of the Company Parties;

 

(m)          each of the Questica Holders shall have delivered to GTY a duly executed Restrictive Covenant Agreement;

 

(n)          each of Craig Ross and TJ Parass shall have delivered to GTY a duly executed Employment Agreement;

 

(o)          GTY has received PCAOB Audited Financial Statements which do not deviate from the Financial Statements in a manner such that, as determined by GTY, in good faith and acting reasonably, the Financial Statements can no longer be deemed to accurately reflect the financial position of the Companies in all material respects as of the date of such Financial Statements;

 

(p)          each of the Companies shall have continued under the BCBCA;

 

(q)          Questica Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY evidence of completion of the Pre-Closing Reorganization;

 

(r)          the Questica Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY the Support Agreement duly executed by the Questica Holders’ Representative; and

 

(s)          the Roll-Up Transactions have closed or will close substantially simultaneously with the Closing.

 

All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to GTY.

 

7.3            Conditions to Obligations of Questica Holders . The Companies’ and the Questica Holders’ obligations to consummate the Transaction are subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

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(a)          each of the representations and warranties of GTY and Exchangeco contained in ARTICLE 4 of this Agreement shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, except for the Fundamental Representations, which must be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date, in each case as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

(b)          each of GTY and Exchangeco shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of its covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed prior to or at the Closing;

 

(c)          the articles of incorporation of Exchangeco shall include the Exchangeable Share Provisions;

 

(d)          GTY shall have delivered to Questica Holders’ Representative a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 7.3(a) , (b) and (c) is satisfied; (ii) the Organizational Documents of each GTY Party, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of each GTY Party, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of each GTY Party;

 

(e)          Exchangeco shall have issued and delivered the Consideration Shares, less the Escrow Shares, and the Cash Consideration pursuant to Section 1.3 ;

 

(f)          Exchangeco shall have deposited the Escrow Shares and Escrow Cash with the Escrow Agent;

 

(g)          GTY shall have delivered to Questica Holders’ Representative the Escrow Agreement, duly executed by GTY, Exchangeco and the Escrow Agent;

 

(h)          there shall not have been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any GTY Party, which shall not include any GTY Stock Redemption;

 

(i)          GTY shall have delivered to the Questica Holders an executed assignment agreement assigning this Agreement to Holdings in connection with the GTY Merger and providing that Holdings will succeed to all rights, interests and obligations of GTY under this Agreement and all agreements in connection with the Roll-Up Transactions as if it were an original signatory thereto;

 

(j)          GTY shall have delivered to each of the Questica Holders a duly executed Restrictive Covenant Agreement;

 

(k)          GTY shall have delivered to each of TJ Parass and Craig Ross a duly executed Employment Agreement; and

 

(l)          GTY shall have delivered the Support Agreement duly executed by GTY, Exchangeco and Callco.

 

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(m)          All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Questica Holders’ Representative.

 

ARTICLE 8


REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT

 

8.1            Indemnification .

 

(a)           Indemnification by Questica Holders . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this ARTICLE 8 , the Questica Holders, acting through Questica Holders’ Representative, shall indemnify and hold harmless GTY, its Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, including each Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ GTY Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to:

 

(i)          on a several basis with respect to such Questica Holder only: (A) any breach or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of such Questica Holder set out in Article 2 , and (B) any breach of any covenant or agreement of such Questica Holder in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement;

 

(ii)         on a joint and several basis: (A) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of any Company Party in this Agreement (except with respect to Article 2 ), any Ancillary Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (B) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any Company Party in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, (C) any disputes or Proceedings among the Questica Holders with respect to the matters set out herein and which involve a GTY Indemnitee (but only on a joint and several basis as between the disputing Questica Holders), (D) any and all unpaid Debt, to the extent not actually deducted from the Final Cash Consideration, (E) the sale of the Engineer-to-Order Software Business, including the sale thereof, (F) Taxes of any Company Party in respect of a period (or portion thereof) ending on or prior to the Closing Date; and

 

(iii)        on the same basis as set forth in (i) and (ii) above, any Third Party Claim related to the foregoing that alleges facts that, if true, would entitle the GTY Indemnitees to recovery under this ARTICLE 8 (the matters set out in (i), (ii) and (iii) collectively, the “ GTY Indemnifiable Matters ”) .

 

The Questica Holders acknowledge and agree that no Questica Holder or controlling Affiliate of any Questica Holder shall (x) be a GTY Indemnitee for purposes of this Agreement solely by virtue of its direct or indirect ownership of any GTY Common Stock, or rights thereto, issued as equity consideration pursuant to this Agreement, or (y) have any claim or right to contribution or indemnity from any GTY Indemnitee (including any claim or right pursuant to Section 6.2 of this Agreement) with respect to any Loss paid by the Questica Holders pursuant to this ARTICLE 8 .

 

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(b)           Indemnification by GTY . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this ARTICLE 8 , GTY shall indemnify and hold harmless each Questica Holder and each of their Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, excluding each Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ Questica Holder Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of any GTY Party (excluding the Company Parties) in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any GTY Party (excluding the Company Parties) in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement or (iii) any Third Party Claim related to the foregoing that alleges facts that, if true, would entitle the Questica Holder Indemnitees to recovery under this ARTICLE 8 (collectively, the “ Questica Holder Indemnifiable Matters ” and, together with the GTY Indemnifiable Matters, the “ Indemnifiable Matters ”).

 

8.2            Limitations on Indemnification .

 

(a)           Survival .

 

(i)          The representations and warranties in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto shall survive the Closing until the date that is eighteen (18) months following the Closing Date, except that the (A) Fundamental Representations shall survive indefinitely, except for the representations and warranties contained in Section 3.9 , which shall survive for 90 days beyond the applicable limitations or reassessment period and (B) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.11 shall survive until the date that is twenty-four (24) months following the Closing Date.

 

(ii)         The covenants and other agreements contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing and remain in full force and effect until the date that is 90 days after such covenants have been performed in accordance with their terms.

 

(iii)        Any claim related to actual fraud may be made at any time without limitation.

 

(iv)        Any other claim under this Agreement shall survive until the date that is six (6) years after the Closing Date.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any claim made under and in accordance with this ARTICLE 8 prior to the expiration of the applicable period set forth above shall survive until such claim is finally resolved and any applicable limitations period is extended or varied to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law.

 

(b)           Threshold . Subject to the other limitations set forth in this Agreement, including this Section 8.2 , no amount shall be payable by any Indemnifying Party pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 8.1(a)(ii)(A) unless and until (i) the amount of such claim, together with any other related claims arising out of the same facts or circumstance, exceeds $50,000 (an “ Indemnifiable Claim ”) and (ii) the aggregate amount of all Losses otherwise payable in connection with all Indemnifiable Claims exceeds an amount equal to $400,000 (the “ Threshold ”), after which the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for all Losses and not just those Losses that are in excess of the Threshold; provided , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses relating to (y) any breach of or inaccuracy in any Fundamental Representation (except that any breaches of, or inaccuracies in, Section 3.4(a)(i) shall be subject to the Threshold), or (z) any intentional or fraudulent breaches of any representations or warranties.

 

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(c)           Liability Cap . $8,000,000 shall serve as the maximum liability of all Indemnifying Parties which may be recovered from the Indemnifying Parties pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 8.1(a)(ii)(A) (except for the representations and warranties in Section 3.11 , which will be governed by clause (iii) below) or Section 8.1(a)(iii) (with respect to Third Party Claims that allege facts that, if true, would entitle the GTY Indemnitees to recovery under Section 8.1(a)(ii)(A) ); provided , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses (and such Losses shall not reduce the foregoing limitation) relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any Fundamental Representation, (ii) any breach due to actual fraud or (iii) any breach of or inaccuracy in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.11 , in which case the maximum liability of all Indemnifying Parties under this clause (iii) shall be $12,000,000 (which limitation shall not be reduced by any Losses recovered hereunder except for Losses relating to a breach of or inaccuracy in the representations and warranties set forth in Article 3 , except for Fundamental Representations ) , provided, however , that, except in the case of actual fraud, in no circumstance shall the aggregate liability of a Questica Holders pursuant to this Agreement exceed the aggregate Purchase Consideration actually received by such Questica Holders.

 

(d)           Questica Holders’ Liability. The representations and warranties of each Questica Holder in Article 2 are given on a several basis by each Questica Holder with respect to itself only. Accordingly, the particular Questica Holder making the representations and warranties in Article 2 will be solely liable for such representations and warranties as they pertain to itself, but not as they pertain to the other Questica Holders. The remainder of the representations, warranties, covenants and indemnification obligations of each Questica Holder in this Agreement are made jointly and severally by each Questica Holder with each other Questica Holder in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Accordingly, each Questica Holder is jointly and severally liable to the GTY Indemnitees for any breach, default or violation of any such matters to the extent provided in this Article 8 . Subject to the limitations set forth herein, in the case of any GTY Indemnifiable Matter, the GTY Indemnified Parties shall, after having exhausted the Indemnity Escrow Account in accordance with this Article 8 , be entitled to seek direct recourse against the Questica Holders.

 

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8.3            Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims .

 

(a)          If a GTY Indemnitee or a Questica Holder Indemnitee (the “ Indemnified Party ”) intends to make claim for Losses under this ARTICLE 8 , then the Indemnified Party shall give the Party or Parties obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to this ARTICLE 8 (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) written notice (a “ Breach Notice ”) of such Indemnifiable Matter which the Indemnified Party has determined has given or would give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement within thirty (30) days of such determination, setting forth (i) a brief description of the nature of the Indemnifiable Matter, (ii) the underlying representation, warranty, covenant or agreement alleged to have been breached and the facts then known as it relates to the Indemnifiable Matter, and (iii) the total amount of the actual out-of-pocket Loss or the anticipated potential Loss (including any costs or expenses which have been or may be reasonably incurred in connection therewith), if known and quantifiable; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this ARTICLE 8 , except to the extent that such failure shall have materially adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of the Breach Notice to dispute the contents of the Breach Notice during which such period the Indemnified Party shall provide the Indemnifying Party with all such information as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably request and the Indemnified party shall further provide the Indemnifying Party with reasonable assistance in its investigation. If the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party are unable to resolve the disputes to the Breach Notice, if any, within thirty (30) days of the Indemnifying Party’s receipt of the Breach Notice, the Indemnified Party shall be free to pursue such remedies as may be available to the Indemnified Party on the terms and subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(b)          If an Indemnified Party receives notice of any Proceeding with respect to an Indemnifiable Matter which may give rise to a claim for Losses under this ARTICLE 8 (a “ Third Party Claim ”), within thirty (30) days of the receipt of such notice, the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party notice of such Third Party Claim; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this ARTICLE 8 , except to the extent that such failure shall have materially adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, by written notice to the Indemnified Party, to assume the entire control of the defense, compromise or settlement of the Third Party Claim, and shall be entitled to appoint a recognized and reputable counsel to be the lead counsel in connection with such defense that is reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume the defense of a Third Party Claim:

 

(i)          the Indemnifying Party shall diligently and in good faith defend such Third Party Claim and shall keep the Indemnified Party reasonably informed of the status of such defense;

 

(ii)         the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in any such defense, compromise or settlement thereof, including the selection of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, and the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party all information and documents related to such Third Party Claim; and

 

(iii)        the Indemnified Party (A) may participate in such defense and retain one law firm reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party at the Indemnifying Party’s expense if the Indemnified Party has been advised by outside legal counsel that there exists a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party or that there are one or more legal defenses available to the Indemnified Party which are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party or (B) may participate in such defense at the Indemnified Party’s expense in all other circumstances.

 

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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 8.3 , the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to assume or conduct the defense of any Third-Party Claim (without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, in its sole discretion) if (i) such Third-Party Claim relates to or arises in connection with any criminal action, subpoena, criminal investigative demand, criminal investigation or criminal proceeding of a Governmental Body, (ii) such Third-Party Claim seeks an injunction or equitable relief against any Indemnified Party, (iii) the Indemnifying Party has failed or is failing to defend in good faith such Third-Party Claim, (iv) the assumption of the defense of the Third-Party Claim would, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, give rise to conflicts of interest, (v) the assumption of the defense of the Third-Party Claim would have, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, a material adverse effect on the business relationship between the Indemnified Party and any Persons with whom it has material business dealings, (vi) settlement of, or an adverse judgment with respect to, the Third-Party Claim is, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, likely to establish a precedential custom or practice adverse to the continuing business interests of the Indemnified Party, (vii) the Indemnifying Party’s counsel is not reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, or (viii) the Indemnifying Party has not agreed and acknowledged in writing for the benefit of the Indemnified Party its unqualified obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party as provided hereunder with respect to such Third-Party Claim, subject to the limitations set forth in this ARTICLE 8 . If the Indemnifying Party (i) does not elect to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim, whether by not giving the Indemnified Party timely notice of its desire to so defend or otherwise, (ii) after assuming the defense of a Third-Party Claim, fails to take steps necessary to defend diligently such Third-Party Claim or (iii) is not entitled to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim pursuant to this Section 8.3 , the Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not the obligation to, assume such defense and shall have the sole power to direct and control such defense, with counsel of its choosing it being understood that the Indemnified Party’s right to indemnification for a Third-Party Claim (including the payment of the reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party’s counsel by the Indemnifying Party) shall not be adversely affected by assuming the defense of such Third-Party Claim. The Indemnifying Party may enter into a settlement or consent to any judgment without the consent of the Indemnified Party so long as (i) such settlement or judgment involves monetary damages only which are indemnifiable in full by the Indemnifying Party and such Indemnifying Party has funded the payment of such monetary damages in full, (ii) a term of the settlement or judgment is that the Person or Persons asserting such Third-Party Claim unconditionally release all Indemnified Parties from all liability with respect to such claim and (iii) such settlement does not include any statement or admission of fact regarding culpability of, or failure to act by or on behalf of, the Indemnified Party; otherwise the consent of the Indemnified Party shall be required in order to enter into any settlement of, or consent to the entry of a judgment with respect to, any Third-Party Claim, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume control of the defense of a Third-Party Claim in accordance with this Section 8.3 , the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ counsel separate from counsel employed by the Indemnifying Party in any such action and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel employed by the Indemnified Party shall be at the expense of the Indemnified Party.

 

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8.4            Other Indemnification Matters . For purposes of determining (a) whether there has been any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty and (b) the amount of Losses resulting from any such inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty, all qualifications or exceptions in any representation or warranty relating to or referring to the terms “material”, “materiality”, “in all material respects”, or any similar term or phrase shall be disregarded, it being the understanding of the Parties that for purposes of determining liability under this ARTICLE 8 , the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall be read as if such terms and phrases were not included in them.

 

8.5            Release of Escrow Amount from Escrow .

 

(a)          Any indemnifiable Losses payable to the GTY Indemnitees in accordance with ARTICLE 8 (other than any losses payable with respect to Fundamental Representations) shall be paid: (i) first, from the Escrow Amount then remaining in the Indemnity Escrow Account; and (ii) next, if the Indemnity Escrow Account has been exhausted, by the Questica Holders in accordance with their responsibility to pay such amount pursuant to Section 8.2(d) and subject to Section 8.2(c) .

 

(b)          On the date that is eighteen (18) months after the Closing Date (the “ Indemnity Escrow Release Date ”), GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative shall provide a joint written instruction to the Escrow Agent (in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement) to release any remaining portion of the Indemnity Escrow Account to the Questica Holders’ Representative, in trust for the Questica Holders; provided, that if, no later than 6:00 pm on the day prior to the Indemnity Escrow Release Date, GTY notifies the Escrow Agent in writing that all or a portion of the Indemnity Escrow Fund is subject to claims under Section 8.1(a) that have not been finally determined (the “ Outstanding Claims ”), the amount released by the Escrow Agent from the Indemnity Escrow Fund on the Indemnity Escrow Release Date shall be equal to the amount then held by the Escrow Agent in the Indemnity Escrow Account, less the sum of any amounts subject to the Outstanding Claims. If at any time after the Indemnity Escrow Release Date, the amount of the Indemnity Escrow Account then held by the Escrow Agent exceeds the sum of any amounts subject to the Outstanding Claims, GTY and Questica Holders’ Representative shall provide a joint written instruction to the Escrow Agent to promptly release such excess amount to the Questica Holders’ Representative in trust for the Questica Holders.

 

(c)          Subject to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, in the event that the GTY Indemnitees are entitled to indemnification from all or any of the Questica Holders pursuant to this ARTICLE 8 , GTY and the Questica Holders’ Representative shall deliver a joint written instruction, or written instruction from GTY or the Questica Holders’ Representative attaching a final non-appealable court order from a court of competent jurisdiction, to the Escrow Agent setting forth the amount of such Loss and directing the Escrow Agent to release and transfer to the GTY Indemnitees pursuant to this ARTICLE 8 : either (x) an amount in cash equal to 100% of such Loss, to the extent the GTY Indemnitees have suffered out-of-pocket Losses, or (y) to the extent such Losses are not out-of-pocket Losses suffered by any GTY Indemnitee, an amount in cash equal to 75% of such Loss and the number of Escrow Shares equal to the lesser of:

 

(i)          that number of Escrow Shares then held in the Escrow Account equal to (A) the amount of 25% of the Loss, divided by (B) the 30-Day VWAP, calculated as of the date of such payment; and

 

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(ii)         that number of Escrow Shares then held in the Indemnity Escrow Account equal to (A) the amount of 25% of the Loss divided by (B) $10.00, in each case, subject to the Escrow Agreement.

 

Notwithstanding, the foregoing, the Questica Holders shall have the right, but not the obligation, to (A) pay to any GTY Indemnitee, in cash from the remaining Cash Escrow Amount, an amount equal to the value of the Escrow Shares that otherwise would be released and delivered to such GTY Indemnitee in respect of such Loss or (B) to the extent no GTY Indemnitee has suffered out-of-pocket Losses, pay to any GTY Indemnitee, in Escrow Shares (calculated as set forth above), an amount equal to the cash that would otherwise be released from the Escrow Account and delivered to such GTY Indemnitee in respect of such Loss. For purposes of this Agreement, “ 30-Day VWAP ” means the volume weighted average price of a share of GTY Common Stock, for the 30 trading days immediately prior to the date of calculation (as reported by Bloomberg L.P. or a similar organization and as adjusted for splits, dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like).

 

(d)          Concurrently with any such transfer of Escrow Shares to any GTY Indemnitee, Questica Holders’ Representative shall take all actions reasonably requested by GTY to effect such transfer, including delivering such certificates (if the Escrow Shares are certificated) and related transfer powers and indemnities by the Questica Holders to the GTY Indemnitees and providing customary representations as to organization, existence and good standing of the Questica Holders, the legal right and requisite power and authority of the Questica Holders to execute and deliver such instruments of transfer, the ownership and title to the Escrow Shares so transferred, that each Questica Holder has the sole right to transfer such Escrow Shares and has not granted any rights to purchase or interests of any kind in such Escrow Shares to any other Person, and that upon the closing of such transfer, the GTY Indemnitees shall receive record, legal and beneficial ownership of and good title to such Escrow Shares, free and clear of any Liens. Questica Holders’ Representative hereby grants a power of attorney and proxy in favor of GTY to take any action to consummate any of the actions contemplated by this Section 8.5 , which power of attorney and proxy is irrevocable, coupled with an interest and shall survive indefinitely.

 

(e)           Any dividends declared on any Escrow Shares shall not be delivered to the Escrow Agent but shall be paid to the Questica Holders’ Representative, in trust for the Questica Holders, or as the Questica Holders’ Representative may otherwise direct in writing.

 

8.6            Exclusive Remedy . Except as provided in the last sentence of this Section 8.6 , each Party hereby (a) acknowledges and agrees that, from and after the Closing, the sole and exclusive remedy of such Party, with respect to any and all claims for Adverse Consequences arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall be pursuant and subject to the requirements of the indemnification provisions set forth in this Article 8 , and (b) acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent required by applicable Law to be effective, the agreements, waivers and releases contained in this Section 8.6 are conspicuous. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, nothing contained in this Article 8 or elsewhere in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall in any way impair, modify or otherwise any Party’s right to (y) bring any claim or Proceeding against any other Party based upon such other Party’s actual fraud, or (z) right to seek or obtain specific performance of any covenant or agreement required to be performed by the terms of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

 

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8.7            Roll-Up Transactions . The Companies and the Questica Holders acknowledge and agree that GTY and Exchangeco are not making any representations or warranties with respect to the Persons that are party to the Roll-Up Transactions, and that all rights to claims against such Persons will reside solely with GTY and that none of the Company Parties or the Questica Holders will have any rights whatsoever to make such claims or be subrogated to such claims (except to the extent where such waiver is not permitted under applicable Law).

 

8.8            Adjustments for Tax Benefits . In determining Losses for purposes of this Agreement, the Parties shall make appropriate adjustments for Tax Benefits actually realized by the Indemnified Party in the year in which the Loss was incurred, the following year or a preceding year. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Tax Benefit” means the reduction of Tax liabilities (calculated on the basis of the actual reduction in cash payments for Taxes) resulting from an increase in deductions, losses or tax credits or decrease in the income, gain or recapture of tax credits that the Indemnified Party or any Subsidiary or other Affiliate entity thereof could have reported or taken into account in such year, net of any Tax cost attributable to the receipt of any indemnity payment by the Indemnified Party hereunder including the Tax cost, calculated on a present value basis, of any reduction in the Indemnified Party’s future depreciation or amortization deductions.

 

8.9            Proportionality . With respect to the Threshold, caps and survival periods contained in this Agreement, such Thresholds, caps and survival periods are, and shall be at Closing, proportionate to the aggregate consideration to be paid at the Closing, the Threshold, caps and survival periods contained in the Roll-Up Transactions but, for greater certainty, to the extent that such Thresholds are in a higher proportion, such caps are in a lower proportion, or such survival periods are shorter, such terms will not be adjusted to be in the same proportion as in the other Roll-Up Transactions but shall remain as they are in this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE 9

 

TERMINATION

 

9.1            Termination of Agreement . This Agreement may be terminated and the Transaction abandoned at any time prior to the Closing by action taken or authorized by the board of directors of the terminating Party (or the terminating Party if it is an individual), notwithstanding any requisite approval and adoption of this Agreement and the Transaction by the GTY Shareholders referred to in Section 7.1(b) , as follows, with the Questica Holders acting in each case only through the Questica Holders’ Representative:

 

(a)          by mutual written consent of each Party;

 

(b)          by either GTY, the Companies or the Questica Holders, if the Closing shall not have occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019 (the “ Termination Date ”); provided , however , that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 9.1(b) shall not be available to any Party whose failure to fulfill, or whose Affiliates failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under this Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date;

 

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(c)          by either GTY, the Companies or the Questica Holders, if the GTY Shareholder Meeting (including any adjournments and postponements thereof) shall have been held and completed and the Required Vote shall not have been obtained;

 

(d)          by either GTY, the Companies or the Questica Holders, if any Governmental Body shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Order which has become final and nonappealable, and which permanently restrains, enjoins or otherwise prohibits the Transaction, in whole or in part;

 

(e)          by GTY, (i) if any Questica Holder breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or any representation or warranty of any Questica Holder becomes untrue) such that the conditions set forth in Section 7.2(a) and Section 7.2(b) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after notice thereof is provided by GTY to the breaching Party and the Questica Holders’ Representative; provided , that no GTY Party is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement; or (ii) if there has been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any Questica Holder (to the extent that such Material Adverse Effect renders such Questica Holder unable to transfer its portion of the Questica Shares pursuant to this Agreement), any Company Party or the Business;

 

(f)          by the Companies or the Questica Holders, (i) if GTY or Exchangeco breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or if any representation or warranty of GTY or Exchangeco becomes become untrue), in either case, such that the conditions set forth in Section 7.3(a) and Section 7.3(b) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after notice thereof is provided by Questica Holders’ Representative to the breaching Party; provided , that no Questica Holder or Company Party is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement; (ii) if there has been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any GTY Party; or

 

(g)           by GTY, if the aggregate dollar amount of the GTY Stockholder Redemptions equals or exceeds an amount that would cause the cash held in the Trust Account to be less than the Necessary Cash Amount.

 

(h)          by GTY if GTY has not received the PCAOB Audited Financial Statements on or before December 31, 2018.

 

9.2            Effect of Termination .

 

If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 9.1 , all further obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall terminate; provided , however , (a) any such termination shall not relieve any party from Loss for any actual fraud and (b) Section 5.4(b) , this Section 9.2 , ARTICLE 10 (to the extent any defined terms are used in any of the other surviving provisions) and ARTICLE 11 shall survive the termination.

 

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ARTICLE 10

 

DEFINITIONS

 

Accounting Arbitrator ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(d) .

 

Accounts Receivable ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.23(a) .

 

Acquisition Proposal ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6 .

 

actual fraud ” means, with respect to a Party hereto, an intentionally false representation made with the intent to deceive by such Party in making a representation or warranty under ARTICLE 3, ARTICLE 4 or ARTICLE 5, as applicable, where the other party relied on such false representation to its detriment, provided that such intentionally false representation by such party shall not be deemed to exist unless, one or more of the Knowledge Parties of such party had actual knowledge (as opposed to imputed or constructive knowledge) that such representation or warranty made by such party under ARTICLE 3, ARTICLE 4 or ARTICLE 5, as applicable, was false or misleading in any respect when made. As used herein, (i) the “Knowledge Parties” of the Company Parties shall be the individuals named in the defined term “Knowledge” with respect to the Companies, (ii) the “Knowledge Parties” of the each of the Questica Holders shall be TJ Parass with respect to Shockt Inc., Craig Ross with respect to Ross Soft Inc. and himself, Dennis Parass with respect to himself, and Allan Booth with respect to himself, (iii) the “Knowledge Parties” of GTY shall be Harry You and Carter Glatt.

 

Additional GTY Filings ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎5.7(b) .

 

Adjustment Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.7(a) .

 

Adverse Consequences ” means all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, costs, amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other expenses (including interest, penalties, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs of investigation, whether in connection with Third Party Claims or claims among the Parties related to the enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement); provided , that in no event shall Adverse Consequences include any amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other costs or expenses that are or constitute punitive damages, except to the extent payable in connection with a Third Party Claim.

 

Affiliate ” means, with respect to the Person to which it refers, a Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by Contract or otherwise.

 

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Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

Ancillary Agreements ” means the Escrow Agreement, the Questica Holder Lockup Agreement, and each of the other agreements being executed and delivered pursuant to this Agreement.

 

Anti-Corruption Laws ” means the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or any rules or regulations thereunder or any similar Laws regarding corruption, bribery, ethical business conduct, or gifts, hospitalities, or expense reimbursements to public officials and private persons which are applicable in countries where the Companies and their respective Subsidiaries engage in business.

 

ASPE ” means Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises, as set out in the Handbook of CPA Canada, as in effect from time to time, consistently applied.

 

BCBCA ” means the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).

 

Bid ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.13(a) .

 

Breach Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Business ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Business Day ” means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banks are required or authorized by Law to be closed in Toronto, Ontario or New York, New York.

 

Callco ” means 1176370 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, an unlimited liability company incorporated under the BCBCA which, at the Effective Time, will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTY.

 

Capital Stock ” means, with respect to a Person, (a) the capital stock, shares, limited liability company interests, partnership or membership interests (whether general or limited) or other equivalents of such Person’s equity, however designated and whether voting or non-voting, and (b) options, warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities, purchase rights, subscription rights, conversion or exchange rights, calls, puts, rights of first refusal or other Contracts that would require the Person to issue, sell or otherwise cause to become outstanding or to acquire, repurchase or redeem any of the foregoing.

 

Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (a) the Cash Purchase Price, less (b) the Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount, less (c) the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, less (d) the Cash Escrow Amount, plus (e) the Estimated Closing Cash Amount.

 

Cash Escrow Amount ” means $6,000,000.

 

Cash Purchase Price ” means $60,000,000.

 

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CASL ” means An Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act (S.C. 2010, c. 23).

 

Certificates ” means any certificates evidencing the Questica Shares

 

Class A Exchangeable Shares ” means the Class A Exchangeable Shares in the capital of Exchangeco.

 

Class B Exchangeable Shares ” means the Class B Exchangeable Shares in the capital of Exchangeco.

 

Closing ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.9 .

 

Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.9 .

 

Closing Date Cash ” means Company Cash as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Date Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(b) .

 

Closing Date Indebtedness ” means the aggregate Debt of the Companies and their respective Subsidiaries as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(c) .

 

Closing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(c) .

 

Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

Companies ” means, collectively, Questica and Questica USCDN and “Company” means each of them individually.

 

Company Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.16(a) .

 

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Company Cash ” means the aggregate cash and cash equivalents of each Company and its Subsidiaries in accordance with ASPE; provided that Company Cash shall be net of the amount of outstanding checks, drafts of wire transfers (including any overdrawn accounts) and exclude any cash which is not freely usable to a subsequent purchaser or equity holder of either Company and/or its Subsidiaries because it is subject to restrictions or limitations on use or distribution by law or contract, including amounts held in escrow or as a deposit; provided , further, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Company Cash shall in no event be less than zero.

 

Company Government Contract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.13(a) .

 

Company Government Subcontract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.13(a) .

 

Company Parties ” means, collectively, the Companies and each of their respective Subsidiaries.

 

Competition Act ” means the Competition Act , R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34, as amended, as well as any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

Confidentiality Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(b) .

 

Consent ” means, with respect to any Person, any consent, approval, authorization, permission or waiver of, or registration, declaration or other action or filing with or exemption by such Person.

 

Consideration Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(a)(ii) .

 

Contract ” means any oral or written contract, obligation, understanding, commitment, lease, license, purchase order, bid or other agreement.

 

Covered Persons ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎6.2(a) .

 

Debt ” means, without duplication, with respect to any Person, any (a) obligations relating to indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) obligations evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments, (c) obligations in respect of capitalized leases, (d) the principal or face amount of banker’s acceptances, surety bonds, performance bonds or letters of credit (in each case whether or not drawn), (e) any bonuses (including transaction-related bonuses), (f) any profit sharing payable, distributions payable, notes payable, or loans/advances payable, (g) any bank overdrafts, (h) any other liabilities recorded in accordance with ASPE on the balance sheet of each Company as of the Closing, including remaining obligations due to current or former employees, (i) any entity level Taxes payable and, for clarity, all payroll Taxes associated with transaction bonuses or other transaction based payments, past due payroll taxes, (j) deferred revenue, (k) indebtedness or obligations of the types referred to in the preceding clauses (a) through (j) of any other Person secured by any Lien, and (l) obligations in the nature of guarantees of obligations of the type described in clauses (a) through (i) above of any other Person, in each case together with all accrued interest thereon and any applicable prepayment, redemption, breakage, make-whole or other premiums, fees or penalties; provided , however , for greater certainty, “Debt” shall not include any earnout payments or other similar payments owing under the asset purchase agreement dated the 20th day of June, 2017 by and among Questica Ltd., Powerplan Corporation and Pramod Deshpande.

 

Designated Courts ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎11.16 .

 

Disclosure Schedule ” means the respective disclosure schedules of (a) GTY and (b) Questica Holders, in each case, on the date of this Agreement and as may be amended, modified and supplemented after the date of this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.5 .

 

Disputed Amounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(c) .

 

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Effective Time ” means 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the Closing Date.

 

Employment Agreements ” means the employment agreements attached as Exhibit B between GTY and each of TJ Parass and Craig Ross.

 

Engineer-to-Order Software Business ” means the business of providing management software products and related services, including but not limited to support services for engineer to order companies.

 

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements ” means all Laws and Orders concerning public health and safety, worker and occupational health and safety, natural resources and pollution or protection of the environment, including all those relating to the presence, generation, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, distribution, labeling, testing, discharge, release, threatened release, or cleanup of any Hazardous Substances, materials, or wastes, chemical substances, or mixtures, pesticides, pollutants, contaminants, toxic chemicals, petroleum products or byproducts, fuel oil products and byproducts, mold, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, noise, or radiation.

 

ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

 

Escrow Agent ” means Wilmington Trust, National Association.

 

Escrow Agreement ” means an Escrow Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit D , by and among GTY, Questica Holders’ Representative and the Escrow Agent.

 

Escrow Shares ” means a number of Consideration Shares having an aggregate value of $2,000,000.

 

Estimated Closing Cash Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(a) .

 

Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(a) .

 

Exchangeco ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Exchangeable Share Provisions ” means the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Exchangeable Shares to be set forth in the articles of Exchangeco and substantially in the form set out in Exhibit H .

 

Exchangeable Shares ” means, collectively, the Class A Exchangeable Shares and the Class B Exchangeable Shares.

 

Final Cash Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(e) .

 

Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(c) or Section 1.6(d) , as applicable.

 

Financial Reporting Manual ” shall mean the SEC Financial Reporting Manual dated as of December 1, 2017.

 

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Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎3.6(a).

 

Foreign Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.16(a) .

 

Fundamental Representations ” means, collectively, (a) all representations and warranties of the Questica Holders set forth in Article 2 , (b) the representations and warranties of the Companies and the Questica Holders set forth in Sections 3.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 3.2 (Authorization), 3.3 (Capitalization and Subsidiaries), 3.4 (Non-contravention; Required Consents) other than 3.4(b) , 3.5 (Brokers’ Fees), 3.6(d) (Transaction Expenses), 3.9 (Tax Matters) and 3.18 (Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships), and (c) the representations and warranties of GTY and Exchangeco set forth in Sections 4.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 4.2 (Authorization), 4.3 (Capitalization), 4.4 (Non-contravention; Required Consents), 4.5 (Brokers’ Fees).

 

GAAP ” means, with respect to GTY and any Person incorporated, merged or in the United States, the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States as in effect from time to time, consistently applied.

 

Goods ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.22(a) .

 

Governmental Body ” means any international, foreign or domestic federal, provincial state or local government or quasi-governmental authority or any department, agency, subdivision, office, court or other tribunal of any of the foregoing, or any entity or enterprise owned, controlled or sponsored by any of the foregoing.

 

GTY ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

GTY Board ” means the board of directors of GTY.

 

GTY Class A Ordinary Shares ” means the Class A ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

GTY Class B Ordinary Shares ” means the Class B ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

GTY Common Stock ” means the common shares of Holdings.

 

GTY Equity Incentive Plan ” means the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, containing the material terms set forth in Exhibit F hereto.

 

GTY Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a)(iii) .

 

GTY Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) .

 

GTY Parties ” means, collectively, GTY and each of its Subsidiaries, including Exchangeco , and the Companies and their respective Subsidiaries from and after the Closing.

 

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GTY Public Shares ” means the GTY Class A Ordinary Shares sold in GTY’s initial public offering.

 

GTY SEC Filings ” means the forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents filed by GTY with the SEC, including the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings, the Signing Form 8-K and the Closing Form 8-K, and all amendments, modifications and supplements thereto.

 

GTY Shareholder Meeting ” means a meeting of the stockholders of GTY to vote on the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

GTY Shareholder Voting Matters ” means, collectively, proposals to approve (a) the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the Transaction, (b) the adoption and approval of the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, (c) the appointment and designation of the classes of, the members of the GTY Board, (d) providing its stockholders with the opportunity to elect to effect a GTY Stock Redemptions, (e) the GTY Merger and (f) any other proposals submitted to the vote of GTY’s stockholders in the Proxy Statement.

 

GTY Shareholders ” means the holders of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and the holders of GTY Class B Ordinary Shares.

 

GTY Stock Redemption ” means election of an eligible holder of GTY Common Stock (as determined in accordance with the Trust Agreement) to redeem all or a portion of such holder’s shares of GTY Common Stock, at the per-share price, payable in cash, equal to such holder’s pro rata share of the Trust Account (as determined in accordance the Trust Agreement).

 

Hazardous Substances ” means (a) petroleum or petroleum products, flammable materials, explosives, radioactive materials, radon gas, lead-based paint, asbestos in any form, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and toxic mold or fungus of any kind or species, (b) any chemicals or other materials or substances which are defined as or included in the definition of “hazardous substances,” “hazardous wastes,” “hazardous materials,” “toxic substances,” “toxic pollutants,” “contaminants,” “pollutants,” or words of similar import under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, and (c) any other chemical, material or substance exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

Improvements ” means all buildings, structures, fixtures, building systems and equipment, and all components thereof (including the roof, foundation and structural elements).

 

Indemnifiable Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(c) .

 

Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) .

 

Indemnified Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(a) .

 

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Indemnity Escrow Account ” means an escrow account designated by the Escrow Agent into which GTY will deposit (a) the Escrow Shares and (b) the Cash Escrow Amount.

 

Intellectual Property ” means all of the following in any jurisdiction throughout the world: (a) all inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice) and invention disclosures, all improvements thereto, and all patents, utility models and industrial designs and all applications for any of the foregoing, together with all reissuances, provisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisions, divisionals, extensions, renewals and reexaminations thereof, (b) all trademarks, service marks, certification marks, trade dress, logos, slogans, trade names, corporate and business names, Internet domain names, social media accounts and rights in telephone numbers, together with all translations, adaptations, derivations, and combinations thereof and including all goodwill associated therewith, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith (collectively, “ Trademarks ”), (c) all works of authorship, copyrightable works, all copyrights, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith and all moral rights associated with any of the foregoing, (d) all mask works, integrated circuit topographies, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, (e) all trade secrets and confidential business information (including ideas, research and development, know-how, formulas, compositions, algorithms, source code, data analytics, manufacturing and production processes and techniques, technical data and information, designs, drawings, specifications, customer and supplier lists, pricing and cost information, and business and marketing plans and proposals), (f) all other proprietary rights, and (g) all copies and tangible embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium).

 

Intellectual Property Licenses ” means any Contract pursuant to which a Company Party uses Intellectual Property which is not owned by them or pursuant to which a Company Party grants any other Person the right to use any Intellectual Property owned by them.

 

Interim Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎3.6(a)

 

Investment Canada Act ” means the Investment Canada Act , R.S.C. 1985, c. 28 (1 st Supp.), as amended, as well as any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

IT Assets ” means Software, systems, servers, computers, hardware, routers, hubs, switches, networks, data communications lines, and all other information technology equipment, and all associated documentation, in each case, used or held for use in the operation of the Business.

 

Key Customers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.21(a) .

 

Key Suppliers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.22(a) .

 

Knowledge ” means (a) in the case of the Companies or the Questica Holders, the knowledge of any Company, any Questica Holder, TJ Parass, Allan Booth or Craig Ross, after due internal inquiry; and (b) in the case of GTY or Exchangeco, the knowledge of Harry You and Carter Glatt, after due inquiry.

 

Law ” means any foreign or domestic federal, provincial, state or local law, statute, code, ordinance, regulation, rule, consent agreement, constitution, treaty or requirement enacted, adopted, promulgated, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Body, including common law.

 

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Leased Real Property ” means all leasehold or sub-leasehold estates and other material rights to use or occupy any land, Improvements or other interest in real property held or granted by the Company Parties.

 

Leases ” means all Contracts pursuant to which any Company Party holds or grants a leasehold or sub-leasehold estate, license or other rights to use or occupy any Leased Real Property, including all amendments, extensions, renewals, guaranties, Consents, non-disturbance agreements and other agreements with respect thereto.

 

Lien ” means any lien, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, charge, security interest, adverse claim, transfer restriction (other than restrictions under the US Securities Act and state securities Laws), right of first refusal, easement, right of way or zoning restriction, other than any license of Intellectual Property.

 

Losses ” means all Adverse Consequences directly relating to an Indemnifiable Matter.

 

Made Available ” shall mean that the information referred to (a) has been actually delivered (whether by email transmission or hand delivery) to GTY or to its outside legal counsel or (b) has been posted in a “data room” (virtual or otherwise) established by the Questica Holders or any Company Party and to which GTY has access, in each case, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the execution of this Agreement.

 

Material Adverse Effect ” means any event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to a Party (or any Company Party or GTY Party) that, individually or in the aggregate, has had or could reasonably result in a material and adverse effect on the business, financial condition, prospects or results of operations of such Person, in both magnitude and duration; provided , that, to the extent any such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect having the results described in the foregoing results from any of the following, it shall not constitute or be taken into account in determining whether there has been a Material Adverse Effect: (a) changes after the date hereof generally affecting the economy, capital, financial, credit or securities markets, including changes in interest and exchange rates; (b) changes after the date hereof in general legal, tax, regulatory, political or business conditions in countries in which the Person does business, (c) any failure of such Person to meet any internal or published projections, forecasts, estimates or predictions in respect of revenues, earnings or other financial or operating metrics for any period; provided , however , that the facts and circumstances underlying any such failure may, except as may otherwise be limited by this definition, be considered in determining whether a Material Adverse Effect has occurred; (d) any outbreak or escalation of war, armed hostilities, sabotage, or any act of terrorism or any escalation or worsening of any such acts of war, armed hostilities, sabotage or act of terrorism underway as of the date hereof; (e) general conditions (including market or economic conditions) in the industries in which such Person operates (except to the extent the party suffering such event is affected in a materially disproportionate manner relative to other companies in the industries in which such Person conducts business); (f) a change after the date hereof in GAAP or the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, as in effect from time to time, of a Party, as applicable, with respect to a Questica Holder or a Company Party, or interpretations thereof; or (g) earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters; provided further , in each of clauses (a), (b), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of this definition, so long as such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect referenced do not have a disproportionate effect on such Person (as compared to other participants in the industry in which such Person operates).

 

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Material Contracts ” means, collectively, the Contracts required to be listed in Section 3.12‎(a) of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule .

 

Most Recent Fiscal Year End ” means the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.

 

Necessary Cash Amount ” means $325,000,000.

 

Order ” means any legally binding order, award, decision, injunction, judgment, ruling, decree, charge, writ, subpoena or verdict entered, issued, made or rendered by any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Ordinary Course of Business ” means the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, including with respect to frequency and amount, and with a view towards operating and maintaining the business rather than a view towards the sale of the business to an unaffiliated third party.

 

Organizational Documents ” means with respect to any entity, the articles of incorporation, deed of incorporation, certificate of formation or other applicable organizational or charter documents relating to the creation or organization of such entity, and the bylaws, operating agreement, articles of association, partnership agreement or other applicable document relating to the operation, governance or management of such entity.

 

Owned Intellectual Property ” means all Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned by any of the Company Parties.

 

Owned Real Property ” means all land, together with all Improvements located thereon, including all electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other building systems, fire protection, utility installations, water distribution systems, and landscaping, together with all easements and other rights and interests appurtenant thereto (including air, oil, gas, mineral, and water rights), owned by the Company Parties.

 

Party ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

PCAOB Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.13 .

 

Permit ” means any license, import license, export license, franchise, authorization, permit, certificate, certificate of occupancy issued by any Person.

 

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Permitted Liens ” means, collectively, (a) Liens for Taxes not yet due or payable or for Taxes that the Company Parties are contesting in good faith through appropriate Proceedings in a timely manner, in each case for which adequate reserves have been established and shown on the balance sheet contained within the Financial Statements, (b) Liens of a landlords, carriers, warehousemen, workmen, repairmen, mechanics, materialmen and similar liens arising in the Ordinary Course of Business and not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money, (c) title of a lessor under a capital or operating lease, (d) Liens created by or through GTY, (e) Liens created by or arising under this Agreement, (f) zoning ordinances, restrictions, prohibitions and other requirements imposed by any Governmental Body or other third party, all of which do not materially interfere with the conduct of the business of the Company Parties, (g) pledges or deposits to secure the obligations under workers’ compensation Laws or similar legislation or to secure public or statutory obligations to the extent reflected on the Financial Statements , (h) imperfections of title or encumbrances that, individually or in the aggregate, do not impair materially, and would not reasonably be expected to impair materially, the continued use and operation of the assets to which they relate, (i) Liens that will be released at Closing as a consequence of the consummation of the Transaction, and (j) those Liens set out in Schedule 10 to the Disclosure Schedule under the title “Permitted Liens”.

 

Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, Governmental Body, other entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the US Securities Exchange Act).

 

Personal Information ” means, to the extent covered by applicable Canadian and United States’ Law, information that, alone or in combination with other information, allows the identification of an individual or can be used to contact an individual, including name, Social Security or other government ID number, health information, financial account information, email address, account information, retina or iris scan, fingerprint, voiceprint, scan of hand or face geometry and all other biometric data; geolocation information, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or any other personally identifiable information.

 

Pre-Closing Reorganization ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.12.

 

Pre-Closing Tax Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(a) .

 

Pre-Closing Tax Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(a) .

 

Privacy and Security Requirements ” means (a) all Privacy Laws; (b) all applicable Privacy Contracts, and (c) all applicable Privacy Policies.

 

Privacy Contracts ” means all Contracts between the Company Parties and any Person that are applicable to the Processing of Personal Information or data.

 

Privacy Laws ” means any Canadian or United States Laws or Orders applicable to the processing of Personal Information, including any Laws or Orders applicable to the Processing of biometric data, the Federal Trade Commission Act; the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada), the Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia), the Personal Information Protection Act (Alberta), and the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec); and all Canadian or United States Laws related to breach notification.

 

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Privacy Policies ” means all written policies applicable to the Company Parties relating to the Processing of Personal Information, including all website and mobile application privacy policies.

 

Proceeding ” means any claim, demand, action, audit, lawsuit, litigation, investigation or arbitration (in each case, whether public or private, or civil, criminal or administrative) pending by or before any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Process ” or “ Processing ” means the creation, collection, use (including, for the purposes of sending telephone calls, text messages and emails), storage, maintenance, processing, recording, distribution, transfer, transmission, receipt, import, export, protection (including safeguarding, security measures and notification in the event of a breach of security), access, disposal or disclosure or other activity regarding data (whether electronically or in any other form or medium).

 

Pro Rata Portion ” means the percentage obtained by dividing (a) the number of Questica Shares owned by a Questica Holder as of the Closing Date, by (b) the total number of Questica Shares issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Closing.

 

Proxy Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(b) .

 

Publicly Available Software ” means any Software that is distributed as free software or open source software, including any Software that contains, or is derived in any manner (in whole or in part) from, any Software that requires as a condition of use, modification and/or distribution that such Software (a) be disclosed or distributed in source code form, (b) be licensed for the purpose of making derivative works or (c) be redistributable at no or minimal charge (including but not limited to Software distributed under the GNU General Public License, the GNU Lesser General Public License, the Affero General Public License, or the Apache Software Licenses).

 

Purchase Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2.

 

Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(a) .

 

Purchase Price Dispute Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(c) .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section1.3(a)(iv) .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section1.3(a)(iv).

 

Questica ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Questica Holder Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) .

 

Questica Holder Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) .

 

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Questica Holder Lockup Agreement ” means a lockup agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit I attached hereto.

 

Questica Holders ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Questica Holders’ Representative ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.20 .

 

Questica Shares ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Questica USCDN ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Real Property ” means the Leased Real Property and the Owned Real Property.

 

Registration Statement ” means the Registration Statement on Form S-4, or other appropriate form, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, to be filed with the SEC by GTY under the US Securities Act with respect to shares of GTY Common Stock to be issued in connection with this Transaction and the Roll-Up Transactions.

 

Released Claims ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1 .

 

Released Parties ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1 .

 

Releasing Parties ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1 .

 

Required Vote ” means the vote of such GTY Shareholders as set forth in the Proxy Statement required to approve the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

Restrictive Covenant Agreements ” means restrictive covenant agreements between GTY and each of the Questica Holders in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

Roll-Up Transactions ” the transactions contemplated by that certain (i) Unit Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof by and among Sherpa Government Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (ii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof by and among eCivis, Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof by and among Open Counter Enterprises Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iv) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof by and among CityBase, Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; and (v) Arrangement Agreement, dated as of the date hereof by and among Bonfire Interactive Ltd., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, GTY, and the other parties listed therein.

 

SEC ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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Security Breach ” means breach, security breach, or breach of Personal Information or Data under applicable United States and Canadian Laws.

 

Security Incident ” means any attempted or successful unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of information or interference with system operations of IT Assets.

 

Self-Help Code ” means any back door, time bomb, drop dead device, or other Software routine designed to disable a computer program automatically with the passage of time or under the positive control of a Person other than the user of the program.

 

Signing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(a) .

 

Signing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(a) .

 

Software ” means all computer software programs and databases (and all derivative works, foreign language versions, enhancements, versions, releases, fixes, upgrades, and updates thereto), including software compilations, development tools, compilers, comments, user interfaces, menus, buttons and icons, application programming interfaces, files, data scripts, architecture, algorithms, higher level or “proprietary” languages and all related programming and user documentation, whether in source code, object code or human readable form, and manuals, design notes, programmers’ notes and other items and documentation related to or associated with any of the foregoing and all media and other tangible property necessary for the delivery or transfer thereof.

 

Split Assets ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.14 .

 

Straddle Period ” means any taxable period of a Subsidiary of either of the Companies that begins prior to the Closing Date and ends after the Closing Date.

 

Straddle Period Tax Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(b) .

 

Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, means an Affiliate controlled by such Person, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries.

 

Support Agreement ” means the Support Agreement between GTY, Exchangeco, Callco and the Questica Holders’ Representative.

 

Tax ” or “ Taxes ” means any federal, state, provincial, local and foreign net income, alternative or add-on minimum, estimated, gross income, gross receipts, sales, goods and services, harmonized sales, use, ad valorem, value added, transfer, franchise, capital profits, lease, service, license, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, abandoned property or escheat, environmental or windfall profit tax, customs duty or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge, including all employment insurance, health insurance and Canada, Quebec and other government pension plan and other employer plan premiums, contributions or withholdings and all other taxes and similar government charges of any kind (and any liability incurred or borne by virtue of the application of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 (or any similar or corresponding provision of state, local or non-U.S. Law), including as a transferee or successor, by Contract or otherwise), together with all interest, penalties, additions to tax and additional amounts with respect thereto.

 

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Tax Act ” means the Income Tax Act , R.S.C. 1985 (5 th Supp.) c.1.

 

Tax Return ” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof.

 

Termination Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1(b) .

 

Third-Party Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎8.3(b) .

 

Third Party IP ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.14 .

 

Threshold ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(b) .

 

Total ETO Asset Purchase Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.14 .

 

Tracking Applications ” means any software disseminated by any entity on behalf of any of the Company Parties that is installed on consumers’ computers and used by any entity on behalf of any of the Company Parties to monitor, record or transmit information about activities occurring on the computers on which it is installed, or about information that is stored or created on, transmitted from or transmitted to the computers on which it is installed.

 

Trademarks ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Intellectual Property.

 

Transaction ” means, collectively, the transactions contemplated and to be effected by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements

 

Transaction Expenses ” means any and all reasonable, documented, out-of-pocket legal, accounting, tax, financial advisory, environmental consultants and other professional or transaction related costs, fees and expenses incurred by Questica Holders, any Company Party or GTY Party in connection with this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or in investigating, pursuing or completing the Transaction (including any amounts owed to any consultants, auditors, accountants, attorneys, brokers or investment bankers and including any fees incurred in the preparation of the PCAOB Financial Statements).

 

Trust Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9 .

 

Trust Agreement ” means the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated October 26, 2016, by and between GTY and the Trustee.

 

Unaudited Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎ 3.6(a).

 

Unauthorized Code ” means any virus, Trojan horse, worm, or other software routines or hardware components designed to permit unauthorized access, to disable, erase, or otherwise harm Software, hardware or data.

 

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Underlying Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.8.

 

US Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

US Securities Exchange Act ” means the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.         

 

WARN Act ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(d) .

 

ARTICLE 11

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

11.1          Releases . Effective as of the Closing, each Questica Holder, on behalf of himself and his Affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively, the “ Releasing Parties ”), hereby generally releases, remises and forever discharges the GTY Parties and the Companies and each of their successors and permitted assigns, and the current and former officers, employees, directors, shareholders, and representatives thereof (collectively, the “ Released Parties ”) from and against any and all claims, demands, Liens, actions, litigation, Contracts, suits, causes of action, obligations, controversies, debts, costs, attorneys’ fees, expenses, damages, orders, requirements of applicable Law, Losses and liabilities of whatever kind or nature in law, equity or otherwise, whether or not now known or suspected, that have existed or may have existed, or that do exist or that hereafter can, shall or may exist, based on any facts, events or omissions occurring from any time on or prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement arising out of, caused by or as a result of any rights any Releasing Party may have against the Released Parties (collectively, the “ Released Claims ”); provided , however , that the foregoing release shall not apply to any rights any Questica Holder may have under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement. Each Questica Holder hereby represents and warrants to the GTY Parties that he or it has not voluntarily or involuntarily assigned, pledged, encumbered or in any manner transferred or conveyed all or any portion of the Released Claims and that no Person other than such party has any interest in any Released Claims by applicable Law or Contract or by virtue of any action or inaction by such party. Each Questica Holder, for itself and the other Releasing Parties, hereby covenants and agrees not to sue any of the Released Parties with regard to any of the Released Claims.

 

Notwithstanding the above-referenced provision, and for the purpose of implementing a full and complete release and discharge of the Released Parties, each Questica Holder expressly acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement and this provision is in full accord, satisfaction, and discharge of any and all of such Released Claims and that this Agreement and this provision has been executed with the express intention of effectuating a complete extinguishment of all known and unknown claims. Each Questica Holder stipulates and agrees that such Questica Holder hereby expressly waives and relinquishes to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law any and all provisions, rights and benefits conferred by applicable Law of any state or territory of the United States, or principle of common law, relating to the preservation of unknown claims, including Cal. Civ. Code § 1542 (and all other applicable Law, rules and regulations which are similar, comparable, or equivalent to said code section), which provides:

 

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A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.

 

Each Questica Holder hereby acknowledges that the inclusion of “unknown claims” in the Released Claims set forth above was separately bargained for and was a key element of the transactions contemplated by, and the covenants and agreements set forth in, this Agreement.

 

11.2          Fees and Expenses . Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the Transactions shall be paid by the Party incurring such expenses; provided , that upon and subject to the occurrence of the Closing, the Transaction expenses of each Party (including reasonable Transaction Expenses) shall be paid or reimbursed from the working capital of GTY.

 

11.3          Press Releases and Public Announcements . Except as may be required by applicable Law or provided herein (including under Section 5.7 ), no Party shall issue, or permit its Affiliates to issue, any press release or make any public announcement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement or the Transaction without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

11.4          Employee Information. The Parties agree that (a) the employee information disclosed to GTY pursuant to Section 3.15 of the Questica Holders’ Disclosure Schedule was necessary for GTY’s determination to enter into this Agreement and proceed with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and for the Parties to proceed with the Closing, and (b) such information relates solely to the carrying on of the business of the Company Parties and will only be used for those purposes for which it was initially collected from or in respect of such employees.

 

11.5          Entire Agreement . This Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements constitute the entire agreement among the Parties and supersedes, except as set forth in Section 5.3(b) , all prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or among the Parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof.

 

11.6          Successors; Assignment; No Third-Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties named herein and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No Party may assign (whether pursuant to a merger, by operation of law or otherwise) either this Agreement or any of its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder without the prior written approval of the other Parties; provided, however, GTY may, without prior written approval of any other Party, assign its rights, interests and obligations hereunder to an Affiliate as further described in the Recitals of this Agreement. Except the indemnified parties with respect to Section 6.2 and the Questica Holder Indemnitees and the GTY Indemnitees as provided in ARTICLE 8 , nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person any right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

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11.7          Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by means of facsimile), each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each Party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by the other Parties hereto. The Parties agree that the delivery of this Agreement, and the delivery of the Ancillary Agreements and any other agreements and documents at the Closing, may be effected by means of an exchange of facsimile signatures or other electronic delivery.

 

11.8          Headings . The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

11.9          Notices . All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed duly given (a) when delivered personally to the recipient, (b) when sent by electronic mail or facsimile, on the date of transmission to such recipient, (c) one Business Day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid), or (d) four (4) Business Days after being mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, and addressed to the intended recipient as set forth below:

 

If to Questica Holders or the Craig Ross
Company Parties before Closing, 980 Fraser Drive, Unit 105
then to Questica Holders’ Burlington, ON, Canada
Representative: L7L5P5
  Facsimile: (905) 634-0110 x 513
 

Email: Roscoconsulting@gmail.com 

   
with a copy to: Torkin Manes LLP
  151 Yonge Street, Suite 1500
  Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2W7
   
  Attention: Allan Bronstein
  Facsimile: 1-888-463-8129
  Email: abronstein@torkinmanes.com
   
If to GTY, Exchangeco or the Harry You
Company Parties after Closing: 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100
  Las Vegas, Nevada 89144
  Email: Harry@gtytechnology

 

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with a copy to: Winston & Strawn LLP
  200 Park Avenue
  New York, NY 10166-4193
  Attention: Joel L. Rubinstein, Esq.
             Jason D. Osborn, Esq.
  Facsimile: (212) 294-5336
  Email: JRubinstein@winston.com
 

        JOsborn@winston.com

   
with a copy to: Stikeman Elliott LLP
  1155 René-Lévesque Blvd. West
  41st Floor
  Montréal, Quebec H3B 3V2
  Attention: John Leopold
  Facsimile: (514) 397-3222
  Email: JLeopold@stikeman.com

 

Any Party may change the address to which notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder are to be delivered by giving the other Parties notice in the manner herein set forth.

 

11.10          Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the Province of Ontario, without regard to its conflicts of law rules. The parties hereto agree that in the event of any dispute regarding this Agreement, non-exclusive jurisdiction for such dispute shall reside in the Courts of the Province of Ontario, and the parties further agree to waive any right to petition for change of venue.

 

11.11          Amendments and Waivers . No amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Parties. No waiver by any Party of any provision of this Agreement or any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Party making such waiver nor shall such waiver be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent such occurrence.

 

11.12          Specific Performance . Each of the Parties hereby acknowledges and agrees that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are unique and irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and in the event of breach of this Agreement by a Party, the non-breaching Party would not be adequately compensated in all cases by monetary damages alone. Accordingly, in addition to any other right or remedy to which the non-breaching Party may be entitled, it shall be entitled to enforce any provision of this Agreement by a decree of specific performance and to temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to prevent breaches or threatened breaches of any of the provisions of this Agreement, without posting any bond or other undertaking.

 

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11.13          Non-Recourse . This Agreement may only be enforced against, and any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement may only be brought against, the Persons that are expressly named as parties to this Agreement and any permitted assignee. Except to the extent named as a party to this Agreement, and then only to the extent of the specific obligations of such parties set forth in this Agreement, no past, present or future shareholder, member, partner, manager, director, officer, employee, Affiliate, agent or advisor of any party to this Agreement or any Subsidiary of GTY will have any liability (whether in contract, tort, equity or otherwise) for any of the representations, warranties, covenants, agreements or other obligations or liabilities of any of the parties to this Agreement or for any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement.

 

11.14          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 Transaction is not affected in any manner materially 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 a mutually acceptable manner in order that the Transaction be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

11.15          Construction . The Disclosure Schedules, Exhibits and other attachments to this Agreement shall be construed with and as an integral part of this Agreement to the same extent as if the same had been set forth verbatim herein. Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, (a) references to the plural include the singular, the singular the plural, the part the whole, (b) references to any gender include all genders, (c) “including” has the inclusive meaning frequently identified with the phrase “but not limited to” and “without limitation”, (d) references to “hereunder” or “herein” relate to this Agreement as a whole, (e) the non-capitalized word “day” means calendar day, (f) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”, (g) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any statute include the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, in each case as amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced from time to time and in the case of any such amendment, re-enactment, consolidation or replacement, reference herein to a particular provision shall be read as referring to such amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced provision and also include, unless the context otherwise requires, all applicable guidelines, bulletins or policies made in connection therewith, (h) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any agreement (including this Agreement), document or instrument mean such agreement, document or instrument as amended, supplemented, qualified, modified, varied, restated or replaced from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and, unless otherwise specified therein, includes all schedules, annexes and exhibits attached thereto, (i) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to the Companies shall be deemed to include the Companies and their respective Subsidiaries and (j) the Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement, and in the event that an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement. Section, subsection, Schedule and Exhibit references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Capitalized terms set forth in the Exhibits and Disclosure Schedules attached hereto shall have the same meanings as set forth in this Agreement, unless defined otherwise in such Exhibit or Disclosure Schedule. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law. No summary of this Agreement prepared by any party shall affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

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11.16          Currency . All monetary amounts in this Agreement, unless otherwise expressly set forth herein, are expressed in U.S. Dollars.

 

11.17          Trust Account Waiver . Each Company and each Questica Holder acknowledges that GTY has established the Trust Account for the benefit of its public shareholders, which holds proceeds of its initial public offering. For and in consideration of GTY entering into this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, each Company and each Questica Holder, for itself and the affiliates it has the authority to bind, hereby agrees it does not now and shall not at any time hereafter have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any assets in the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders), and hereby waives any claims it has or may have at any time against or with respect to the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) as a result of, or arising out of, any discussions, contracts or agreements (including this Agreement) among GTY and the Companies or the Companies’ respective shareholders and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) for any reason whatsoever.

 

11.18          Solicitor-Client Privilege.

 

The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that: (a) Torkin Manes LLP and Much Shelist LLP (collectively, “ Vendor Counsel ”) have represented the Questica Holders and the Company Parties in connection with negotiating and consummating the transactions contemplated hereby (“ Transactional Matters ”), (b) the solicitor-client privilege (and related work product doctrine) relating to Vendor Counsel’s representation of the Questica Holders or the Company Parties, or both, in connection with the Transactional Matters, and all information, documents, and communications within the period commencing on May 11, 2018 and ending at such time as matters pertaining to this Agreement have been fully resolved, whether written or oral, covered by such privilege, shall belong to and be controlled solely by the Questica Holders (and may be waived solely by the Questica Holders), shall constitute assets of the Questica Holders, and neither the GTY nor any of the Company Parties shall control such privilege or claim or assert that it has been waived in connection with the Transactional Matters or assert that Vendor Counsel has any duty to reveal any of the communications or work product covered by such privilege to GTY or any of the Company Parties; provided that with respect to any claim by a third-party against the Questica Holders or the Company Parties, such Questica Holder or Company Party shall control such privilege or claim and have rights to such documents or communications. Notwithstanding any current or prior representation of the Questica Holders or any Company Party by Vendor Counsel, GTY: (A) agrees that Vendor Counsel may represent the Questica Holders in enforcing their rights or defending their interests in any dispute or litigation and that it will not assert or cause or permit GTY or any Company Party or their respective Affiliates to assert that Vendor Counsel’s representation of the Questica Holders or any Company Party is a basis for disqualifying Vendor Counsel from so representing the Questica Holders, and (B) waives, for itself and, after Closing, on behalf of any Company Party and its respective Affiliates, any conflict of interest that may arise or be asserted in connection with Vendor Counsel’s representation of the Questica Holders or any Company Party.

 

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11.19          Questica Holders’ Representative .

 

(a)          Each Questica Holder shall be deemed to have appointed Craig Ross (“ Questica Holders’ Representative ”) to serve as Questica Holders’ Representative for and on behalf of Questica Holders, to give and receive notices and communications in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction, to take all actions on behalf of the Questica Holders pursuant to this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement, and to take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of Questica Holders’ Representative for the accomplishment of the foregoing. More specifically, Questica Holders’ Representative shall have the authority to make all decisions and determinations and to take all actions (including giving Consents or agreeing to any amendments to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to the termination hereof or thereof) required or permitted hereunder on behalf of each Questica Holder, and any such action, decision or determination so made or taken shall be deemed the action, decision or determination of each Questica Holder, and any notice, communication, document, certificate or information required (other than any notice required by Law) to be given to any such Questica Holder hereunder or pursuant to any Ancillary Agreement shall be deemed so given if given to Questica Holders’ Representative. Questica Holders’ Representative shall be authorized to take all actions on behalf of Questica Holders in connection with any claims made under Article 8 of this Agreement, to defend or settle such claims, and to make payments in respect of such claims on behalf of the Questica Holders. No bond shall be required of Questica Holders’ Representative, and Questica Holders’ Representative. Notices or communications to or from Questica Holders’ Representative shall constitute notice to or from each Questica Holder. The Questica Holders are entitled to replace the Questica Holders’ Representative by providing GTY with a written notice signed by a majority of the Questica Holders notifying GTY as to the identity of the replacement Questica Holders’ Representative (who will be deemed the Questica Holders’ Representative for all purposes under this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement).

 

(b)          GTY is hereby entitled to rely on all statements, representations and decisions of Questica Holders’ Representative and shall have no liability to the Company Parties, Questica Holders and Questica Holders’ Representative in connection with any actions taken or not taken in reliance on such statements, representations and decisions of Questica Holders’ Representative. A decision, act, consent or instruction of Questica Holders’ Representative shall constitute a decision of all Questica Holders and shall be final, binding and conclusive upon all Questica Holders.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

 

GTY TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS INC.

     
  By:             /s/ Harry L. You
    Name: Harry L. You
    Title: President and Chief Financial Officer
     
 

1176368 B.C. LTD.

     
  By:             /s/ Harry L. You
    Name: Harry L. You
    Title: Director
     
 

QUESTICA INC.

     
  By:             /s/ Timothy J. Parass
    Name: Timothy J. Parass
    Title: President
     
 

QUESTICA USCDN INC.

     
  By:             /s/ Timothy J. Parass
    Name: Timothy J. Parass
    Title: President
     
  CRAIG ROSS , as Questica Holders’ Representative
     
              /s/ Craig Ross
  Craig Ross

 

   

 

 

 

QUESTICA HOLDERS:

   
  SHOCKT INC.
     
  By:             /s/ Timothy J. Parass
    Name: Timothy J. Parass
    Title: President and Secretary
     
 

FERNBROOK HOMES (HI-TECH) LIMITED

     
  By:             /s/ Howard Steinberg
    Name: Howard Steinberg
    Title: Authorized Signing Officer
     
  ROSS SOFT INC.
     
  By:             /s/ Craig Ross
    Name: Craig Ross
    Title: President
     
             /s/ Dennis Parass
  Dennis Parass
     
             /s/ Allan Booth
  Allan Booth

 

   

 

Exhibit 2.7

 

Execution Version

 

UNIT PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

by and among

 

GTY Technology Holdings Inc .,

 

Sherpa Government Solutions LLC

 

the Sherpa Holders

 

and

 

David Farrell, as the Sherpa Holders Representative

 

dated September 12, 2018

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

    Page
     
ARTICLE 1 SALE AND PURCHASE OF UNITS 2
     
1.1 Sale and Purchase of Sherpa Units 2
1.2 Consideration 2
1.3 Closing Date Statement 2
1.4 Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination 2
1.5 Post-Closing Adjustment Amount 4
1.6 Escrowed Portion of the Purchase Price 5
1.7 Withholding 5
1.8 Closing 5
1.9 Earnout Payment 5
     
ARTICLE 2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the Company 5
     
2.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 6
2.2 Authorization of Transaction 6
2.3 Capitalization and Subsidiaries 6
2.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 7
2.5 Brokers’ Fees 7
2.6 Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 8
2.7 Undisclosed Liabilities 11
2.8 Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits 11
2.9 Tax Matters 12
2.10 Real Property; Personal Property 14
2.11 Intellectual Property 15
2.12 Material Contracts 18
2.13 Government Contracts and Bids 20
2.14 Insurance 22
2.15 Employees 22
2.16 Employee Benefits 24
2.17 Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters 26
2.18 Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships 27
2.19 Anti-Corruption Laws 27
2.20 Customers 27
2.21 Suppliers 28
2.22 Accounts Receivable; Notes Receivable; Accounts 29
2.23 Books and Records 29
2.24 Full Disclosure 29
2.25 Information Supplied 30
     
ARTICLE 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING SHERPA HOLDERS 30
     
3.1 Capacity and Authority 30

 

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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
3.2 Title to Sherpa Units 30
3.3 No Violation 30
3.4 Governmental Consents 30
3.5 Litigation 30
3.6 Brokers’ Fee 31
3.7 Investment Purpose 31
3.8 Knowledge and Experience 31
3.9 Disclosure 31
3.10 No Other Representations or Warranties; Acknowledgments 31
     
ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING GTY 32
     
4.1 Organization, Qualification and Power 32
4.2 Authorization of Transaction 32
4.3 Capitalization 33
4.4 Non-contravention; Required Consents 33
4.5 Brokers’ Fees 34
4.6 SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes 34
4.7 Litigation; Legal Compliance 35
4.8 Trust Account 35
     
ARTICLE 5 PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS 35
     
5.1 General 35
5.2 Consents 35
5.3 Operation of Business 36
5.4 Access and Cooperation 37
5.5 Notice of Developments 38
5.6 No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading 39
5.7 SEC Filings 39
5.8 Registration Rights 41
5.9 Investor Presentations 41
5.10 Certain Business Relationships 41
5.11 Exercise of Company Rights 41
5.12 Financial Statements and Related Information 42
     
ARTICLE 6 POST-CLOSING COVENANTS 42
     
6.1 General 42
6.2 D&O Indemnification 42
6.3 Incentive Plan 43
6.4 Tax Matters 43
     
ARTICLE 7 CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE 47
     
7.1 Conditions to Obligations of the Sherpa Holders and GTY Parties 47

 

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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
7.2 Conditions to Obligations of GTY 48
7.3 Conditions to Obligations of the Company 49
     
ARTICLE 8 REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT 50
     
8.1 Indemnification 50
8.2 Limitations on Indemnification 51
8.3 Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims 52
8.4 Other Indemnification Matters 54
8.5 Release of Escrow Amount from Escrow 54
8.6 Exclusive Remedy 54
8.7 Right of Setoff 55
8.8 Roll-Up Transactions 55
     
ARTICLE 9 TERMINATION 55
     
9.1 Termination of Agreement 55
9.2 Effect of Termination 56
     
ARTICLE 10 DEFINITIONS 56
     
ARTICLE 11 MISCELLANEOUS 72
     
11.1 Fees and Expenses 72
11.2 Press Releases and Public Announcements 72
11.3 Entire Agreement 72
11.4 Successors; Assignment;  No Third-Party Beneficiaries 72
11.5 Counterparts 72
11.6 Headings 72
11.7 Notices 73
11.8 Governing Law 73
11.9 Amendments and Waivers 74
11.10 Specific Performance 74
11.11 Severability 74
11.12 Construction 74
11.13 Currency 75
11.14 Waiver of Jury Trial 75
11.15 Exclusive Venue 75
11.16 Trust Account Waiver 76
11.17 Releases 76
11.18 Non-Recourse 77
11.19 Sherpa Holders’ Representative 77

 

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Exhibits and Schedules

 

Exhibit A   Earnout Payment
     
Exhibit B   Registration Rights
     
Exhibit C   Form of Escrow Agreement
     
Exhibit D   GTY Equity Incentive Plan
     
Exhibit E   Form of Lock Up Agreement
     
Exhibit F   Accounts Receivable

 

Company’s Disclosure Schedule
 
GTY’s Disclosure Schedule

 

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UNIT PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

This Unit Purchase Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into on September 12, 2018 by and among Sherpa Government Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “ Company ”), GTY Technology Holdings Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“ GTY ”), the Sherpa Holders and David Farrell, in his capacity as the “ Sherpa Holders’ Representative ”, pursuant to the designation in Section 11.19 . All capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in Article 10 or as otherwise defined elsewhere in this Agreement unless the context clearly provides otherwise. Each of the Company, GTY and the Sherpa Holders may also be referred to individually herein as a “ Party ”, and collectively as the “ Parties .”

 

PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS

 

A.         GTY is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

 

B.           Prior to the Closing, GTY will incorporate in the State of Massachusetts a wholly owned, direct subsidiary of GTY (“ Holdings ”), for the purpose of consummating the Transaction and the Roll-Up Transactions, and the parties hereto have agreed that it is desirable to utilize Holdings to effectuate the Transaction and for Holdings to file the Registration Statement (as defined herein). Prior to the Closing, GTY will assign all its rights, interest and obligations under this Agreement to Holdings.

 

C.            Prior to the Effective Time, a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings will merge with and into GTY with GTY continuing as the surviving entity upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an agreement and plan of merger by and among Holdings, GTY and GTY Merger Sub (the “ GTY Merger ”).

 

D.           After the GTY Merger and prior to the Effective Time, GTY will assign to Holdings all of GTY’s rights, interests and obligations under this Agreement and all agreements in connection with the Roll-Up Transactions.

 

E.           The Company is engaged in the business of public sector budgeting technology (the “ Business ”).

 

F.           Immediately prior to the Effective Time, the individuals listed on Section 2.3 of the Company Disclosure Schedule (collectively, the “ Sherpa Holders ”) own all of the issued and outstanding limited liability company interests of the Company (collectively, the “ Sherpa Units ”).

 

G.            The Parties desire to enter into this Agreement pursuant to which the Sherpa Holders shall sell to GTY, and GTY shall purchase from the Sherpa Holders all of the Sherpa Units.

 

 

 

   

Now, therefore , in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises herein made, and in consideration of the representations, warranties, covenants and other valuable consideration herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE 1
SALE AND PURCHASE OF UNITS

 

1.1           Sale and Purchase of Sherpa Units . Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, each Sherpa Holder agrees to sell, assign, transfer and deliver to GTY at the Closing, and GTY agrees that it shall purchase and accept delivery from such Sherpa Holder at the Closing, all of the Sherpa Units owned by such Sherpa Holder free and clear of any and all Liens other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities laws.

 

1.2           Consideration . As consideration for the Sherpa Units, GTY shall pay to each Sherpa Holder an amount of cash equal to (a) the Cash Purchase Price multiplied by (b) Sherpa Holder’s Pro Rata Portion.

 

1.3           Closing Date Statement . No later than two (2) Business Days before the Closing Date, the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall deliver to GTY a statement (the “ Closing Date Statement ”) setting forth or attaching, as applicable:

 

(a)          the Company’s good faith estimate of Closing Date Cash (the “ Estimated Closing Cash Amount ”) and Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ”); and

 

(b)           the resulting calculation of the Cash Consideration.

 

1.4           Post-Closing Purchase Price Determination .

                      

(a)           After Closing, GTY shall prepare and, within ninety (90) days after Closing, GTY shall deliver to the Sherpa Holders’ Representative, a statement (together with reasonable supporting documentation) setting forth GTY’s determination of (i) Closing Date Cash and (ii) Closing Date Indebtedness (the “ Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ”).

 

(b)          Following the Closing Date, the Company shall permit the Sherpa Holders’ Representative and its counsel, accountants and other advisors reasonable access (during normal business hours, with the right to make copies) to the financial and other relevant books and records of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case for the purposes of the review and objection right and dispute process contemplated in this Section 1.4 . Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 1.4(b) , the Company shall not be required to, or to cause any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to, grant access to or furnish information to the Sherpa Holders’ Representative to the extent that (a) such information is subject to an attorney/client or attorney work product privilege or (b) such access or the furnishing of such information is prohibited by applicable Law.

 

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(c)          If the Sherpa Holders’ Representative disagrees with the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall notify GTY in writing of such disagreement within thirty (30) days after delivery of the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, which notice shall describe in reasonable detail the nature of such disagreement, including the specific items involved and the dollar amounts thereof (a “ Purchase Price Dispute Notice ”). Any component of GTY’s Purchase Price Adjustment Statement that is not the subject of an objection by the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall be final and binding on the Parties and deemed to be part of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If the Sherpa Holders’ Representative does not deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 30-day period, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as delivered by GTY to the Sherpa Holders’ Representative, shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If the Sherpa Holders’ Representative does deliver a Purchase Price Dispute Notice within such 30-day period (the aggregate amount in dispute as set forth in the Purchase Price Dispute Notice, the “ Disputed Amounts ”), then the Disputed Amounts shall be resolved pursuant to Section 1.4(d) .

 

(d)          GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any Disputed Amounts and, if the Parties are able to resolve all Disputed Amounts, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as modified to reflect such resolution, shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. If GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative are unable to resolve all Disputed Amounts within twenty (20) days after delivery of the Sherpa Holders’ Representative’s Purchase Price Dispute Notice, then the Disputed Amounts shall be referred for final determination to a mutually agreed upon nationally recognized firm of independent certified public accountants, which does not have any material relationship with GTY the Sherpa Holders’ Representative or any of their respective Affiliates (such firm, or any successor thereto, the “ Accounting Arbitrator ”) within fifteen (15) days after the end of such 20-day period. If GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative are unable to agree upon an alternative Accounting Arbitrator within such 15-day period, then the Accounting Arbitrator shall be an accounting firm of national standing designated by the American Arbitration Association in New York, New York which does not have any material relationship with GTY, the Sherpa Holders’ Representative or any of their respective Affiliates. The Sherpa Holders’ Representative and GTY shall execute any agreement reasonably required by the Accounting Arbitrator for its engagement hereunder. The Accounting Arbitrator shall consider only those Disputed Amounts which GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative have been unable to resolve. The Accounting Arbitrator will act as an arbitrator (not an expert) and may select as a resolution the position of either GTY or the Sherpa Holders’ Representative for each Disputed Amount (based solely on presentations and supporting material provided by the Parties and not pursuant to any independent review) or may impose an alternative resolution which cannot be higher than the highest value or lower than the lowest value presented by each Party for a disputed amount. The Accounting Arbitrator shall deliver to GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative, as promptly as practicable, and in any event within forty-five (45) days after its appointment, a written report setting forth the resolution of such Disputed Amounts. Such report shall be final and binding upon the Parties. In selecting such resolution, the Accounting Arbitrator shall rely solely on the terms of this Agreement and on written submissions and supporting material provided by GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative, and at the Accounting Arbitrator’s election, pursuant to responses provided by the GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative to inquiries posed by the Accounting Arbitrator’s review of the foregoing, but not pursuant to an independent review. Upon the decision of the Accounting Arbitrator, the Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, as adjusted to the extent necessary to reflect the Accounting Arbitrator’s decision (and as otherwise adjusted in accordance with this Article 1 ), shall be the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement. The fees, costs and expenses of the Accounting Arbitrator shall be allocated to and borne by GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative based on the inverse of the percentage that the Accounting Arbitrator’s determination (before such allocation) bears to the Disputed Amount as originally submitted to the Accounting Arbitrator. For example, should the items in dispute total in amount to $1,000 and the Accounting Arbitrator awards $600 in favor of the Sherpa Holders position, 60% of the costs of its review would be borne by GTY and 40% of the costs would be borne by the Sherpa Holders. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no resolution of any Disputed Amount or any facts, circumstances or events giving rise to any such Disputed Amount, whether by the Accounting Arbitrator otherwise, shall limit the right of any party to assert and prevail on a claim for a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder pursuant to Article 8 .

 

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(e)          “ Final Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (i) the Cash Purchase Price, less (ii) the Closing Date Indebtedness amount as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, less (iii) the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, less (iv) the Cash Escrow Amount, plus (v) the Closing Cash Amount as set forth in the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement.

 

1.5           Post-Closing Adjustment Amount .

 

(a)          The “ Adjustment Amount ,” which may be positive or negative, shall mean an amount equal to (i) the Final Cash Consideration, minus (ii) Cash Consideration.

 

(b)          If the Adjustment Amount is a positive number or zero, then:

 

(i)          GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein to the Sherpa Holders’ Representative for the benefit of the Sherpa Holders; and

 

(ii)         GTY shall promptly pay to the Sherpa Holders’ Representative the Adjustment Amount for the benefit of the Sherpa Holders.

 

(c)          If the Adjustment Amount is a negative number, then GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall provide joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent to deliver promptly from the Purchase Price Escrow Account all of the funds contained therein as follows:

 

(i)          to GTY, an amount equal to the lesser of: (x) the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, or (y) the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount; and

 

(ii)         if the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount is less than the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, to the Sherpa Holders’ Representative the remainder of the Purchase Price Escrow Account for the benefit of the Sherpa Holders.

 

(d)          To the extent that the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount exceeds the balance of the Purchase Price Escrow Account, GTY shall be entitled to recover such excess adjustment amount, at its option in its sole discretion, from the Indemnity Escrow Account or directly from the Sherpa Holders.

 

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(e)          Any amounts payable pursuant to this Section 1.5 shall be paid (or joint instruction to the Escrow Agent shall be provided) within two (2) Business Days after final determination pursuant to Section 1.4 of the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Party receiving such payment.

 

(f)          The Sherpa Holders’ Representative and GTY agree to treat any payment made pursuant to this Section 1.5 as an adjustment to the purchase price for federal, state, local and non-U.S. income Tax purposes.

 

1.6            Escrowed Portion of the Purchase Price . For the purpose of securing the Sherpa Holders’ Representative’s obligations under Sections 1.5 and  1.6 , at the Closing, GTY shall deliver $100,000 in cash (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Amount ”) to the Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account (the “ Purchase Price Escrow Account ”) that will be designated and administered by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agreement will provide, among other things, that all amounts in the Purchase Price Escrow Account will be released in accordance with the amounts provided on the Final Purchase Price Adjustment Statement and paid pursuant to Section 1.4 and Section 1.5 .

 

1.7            Withholding . GTY and the Company shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any consideration payable or otherwise deliverable pursuant to this Agreement to any Person (including payments of the Cash Purchase Price and the Cash Escrow Amount) such amounts as GTY or the Company (or any Affiliate thereof) shall determine in good faith they are required to deduct and withhold therefrom under the Code, or under any provision of state, local or foreign Tax Law or under any other applicable legal requirement. To the extent such amounts are so deducted or withheld, such amounts shall be treated for all purposes under this Agreement as having been paid to the Person to whom such amounts would otherwise have been paid.

 

1.8            Closing . The consummation of the Transaction (the “Closing”) shall take place at the offices of Winston & Strawn LLP in New York, New York, or remotely via electronic exchange of documents and signatures, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the second (2 nd ) Business Day following the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions of the Parties to consummate the Transaction (other than conditions with respect to actions the respective Parties will take at the Closing itself) or such other date as GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative may mutually agree in writing (the “Closing Date”).

 

1.9            Earnout Payment . Subject to the terms and conditions of Exhibit A, after the Closing, the Sherpa Holders may receive the Earnout Payment as additional consideration pursuant to and in accordance with Exhibit A.

 

ARTICLE 2

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING the Company

 

As an inducement to GTY to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transaction, the Company and each Sherpa Holder hereby represents and warrants to GTY as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date) that:

 

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2.1           Organization, Qualification and Power . The Company (i) is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of Delaware, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business and, if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or existing, to have such power or authority, or to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, correct and complete copies of the Organizational Documents, the minute books, share capital record books and the other books and records of the Company, and such books and records are accurate, up-to-date and complete and have been maintained in accordance with all applicable Laws. There have been no formal meetings of the equityholders or the board of directors (or equivalent body) of the Company or other material corporate actions, resolutions or consents of the equityholders or the board of directors (or equivalent body) of the Company that are not reflected in such books and records. The Company is not in default under or in violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents, or has not conducted any business under or otherwise used, for any purpose or in any jurisdiction, any fictitious name, assumed name or trade name within the past five (5) years.

 

2.2           Authorization of Transaction . The Company has all requisite power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement by the Company, and the consummation of the Transaction, have been duly approved by all requisite action on the part of the Company. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

2.3           Capitalization and Subsidiaries .

 

(a)          The Sherpa Units represent one hundred percent (100%) of the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of the Company, and Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists the record and beneficial owners of such Sherpa Units and the number of Sherpa Units owned by each such Person. All of the Sherpa Units are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all Laws, including securities Laws. None of the Sherpa Units have been issued in violation of, or are subject to, any restriction on transfer, repurchase option, right of redemption, preemptive right, rights of first refusal or other agreements or rights. Except as set forth in Section 2.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there are no (i) other shares or units of Capital Stock or other securities of the Company, (ii) authorized, issued or outstanding equity appreciation rights, phantom equity rights, profit participations or similar rights with respect to the Company or its Capital Stock, (iii) voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or transfer of the Capital Stock of the Company, (iv) Contracts under which the Company is or may become obligated to acquire, sell or otherwise issue any Capital Stock or any other securities of the Company; or (v) conditions or circumstances that may give rise to or provide a basis for the assertion of a claim by any Person to the effect that such Person is entitled to acquire or receive any Capital Stock or other securities of the Company.

 

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(b)          Except as set forth in Section 2.3(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company does not (i) own, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock, debt or other investment or interest in any Person, or (ii) have any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, make loans to or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of any other Person.

 

2.4            Non-contravention; Required Consents . Except as set forth in Section 2.4 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (a) violate or conflict with any (i) Law or Order applicable to the Company, or any Sherpa Holder, or (ii) provision of the Organizational Documents of the Company; (b) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract, Consent or Permit to which the Company is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; (c) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the Capital Stock or assets of the Company or any of the Sherpa Units; or (d) require any notice to, filing with, or Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction. There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending, or to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing, against any Sherpa Holder, the Company or the Business, or any of their respective assets, properties or rights, that (x) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (y) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (z) prohibits any Sherpa Holder or the Company from complying with its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

2.5            Brokers’ Fees . Except as set forth on Section 2.5 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company does not (i) have any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction or (ii) have entered into any Contract which could give rise to any liability or obligation of GTY or any of their respective Affiliates to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

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2.6           Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          Attached to Section 2.6(a)(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule are correct and complete copies of the following financial statements of the Company: (i) unaudited balance sheets, statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (collectively, the “ Audited Financial Statements ”); and (ii) unaudited balance sheet, statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows as of and for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively, the “ Interim Financial Statements ”, and together with the Audited Financial Statements, the “ Financial Statements ”). The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with past practices of the Company, subject, in the case of the Interim Financial Statements, to (y) normal and recurring year-end adjustments, the effect of which will not be materially adverse, and (z) the absence of notes that, if presented, would not differ materially from those presented in the Audited Financial Statements. The Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with the books of account and other financial records of the Company and the Business, except as may be indicated in the notes or schedules thereto, and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operation, changes in equity and cash flow of the Company and the Business as of their respective dates and for the periods then ending.

 

(b)          The financial records, systems, controls, data and information of the Company and the Business are recorded, stored, maintained and operated under means that are under the exclusive ownership and direct control of the Company or its accountants. The Company have devised and maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP (“ Internal Controls ”). Neither the Company nor an independent auditor of the Company has identified or been made aware of (i) any significant deficiency or material weakness in the system of Internal Controls utilized by the Company, (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves the Company’s management or other employees who have a role in the preparation of financial statements or the Internal Controls utilized by the Company, or (iii) any claim or allegation regarding any of the foregoing. There are no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the design or operation of the Internal Controls over financial reporting that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect, in a material manner, the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information, and there is no fraud that involves any Sherpa Holder, the management of the Company or any other Person. The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, copies of each management letter delivered to the Company by its accounting firm on or after January 1, 2015 in connection with the Financial Statements or relating to any review by such accounting firm of the Internal Controls of the Company.

 

(c)          Since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, the Company and the Business have been conducted in the Ordinary Course of Business, and there has not been any Material Adverse Effect and no event has occurred, and no fact, condition or circumstance exists, which would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except as set forth on Section 2.6(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, neither the Business nor the Company has:

 

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(i)          sold, leased, transferred, assigned, surrendered, abandoned, released, encumbered or otherwise disposed in any way of any asset or property (tangible or intangible) with a value in excess of $10,000, other than sales of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(ii)         experienced any damage, destruction or loss to its assets or properties (tangible or intangible) in excess of $10,000, whether or not covered by insurance;

 

(iii)        terminated, amended, modified or entered into any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof), or received written notice from any Person regarding the acceleration, termination, modification or cancelation of any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof);

 

(iv)        issued, created, incurred or assumed any Debt involving more than $10,000;

 

(v)         except in the Ordinary Course of Business, forgiven, cancelled, compromised, waived, released or otherwise disposed of, in any way, any Debt owed to it, or any right, power or claim, involving more than $10,000;

 

(vi)        issued, sold, repurchased, redeemed or made any other disposition or acquisition of any Capital Stock, or granted any options, warrants or other rights to acquire (including upon conversion, exchange or exercise) any Capital Stock, or declared, set aside, made or paid any dividend or distribution with respect to its Capital Stock, or made any other payment to the holders of its Capital Stock (or any Affiliate of such holders), or amended or made any change to any of its Organizational Documents;

 

(vii)       except in the Ordinary Course of Business, (A) granted or announced any increase in salary or bonuses, any incentive award, bonus, severance or similar compensation or otherwise increased the compensation or benefits payable or provided to any present or former director, officer, employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider except such grants, announcements and increases set forth on Section 2.6(d)(vii) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule required by existing Contracts; (B) adopted, amended or terminated any Employee Benefit Plan or increased the compensation or benefits provided under any Employee Benefit Plan, (C) hired, promoted, or changed the classification (exempt or non-exempt) or status (employee or independent contractor) in respect of any employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider, or (D) granted any equity or equity-based awards;

 

(viii)      made any material commitments outside of the Ordinary Course of Business or in excess of $10,000 for capital expenditures to be paid after the Closing or failed to incur capital expenditures in accordance with any capital expense budget;

 

(ix)         except as required by applicable Law or GAAP, instituted any material change in the conduct of its business, in its accounting principles, practices or methods, cash management practices or method of purchase, sale, lease, management, marketing or operation;

 

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(x)          taken or omitted to take any action which would be reasonably anticipated to have a Material Adverse Effect;

 

(xi)         except in the Ordinary Course of Business, (A) made, changed or rescinded any Tax election, (B) settled or compromised any Tax liability, (C) amended any Tax Return or taken any position on any Tax Return, (D) taken any action, omitted to take any action, or (E) entered into any other transaction that would have the effect of materially increasing its Tax liability or materially reducing any of its Tax assets in respect of any taxable period ending after the Most Recent Fiscal Year End;

 

(xii)        collected its accounts receivable or paid any accrued liabilities or accounts payable or prepaid any expenses or other items, in each case, other than for fair consideration in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xiii)       except in the Ordinary Course of Business, entered into any material transaction with any Affiliate;

 

(xiv)      made a material loan or advance to any Person, other than advances to employees for business expenses or employee benefits to be incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business or transactions with customers on credit in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xv)       proposed, adopted or effected any business combination, reorganization, recapitalization or other acquisition or disposition of a material amount assets or properties in any manner (whether by merger or purchase of equity or assets or otherwise) with any Person;

 

(xvi)      entered into any joint venture, partnership or similar arrangement;

 

(xvii)     entered into or became subject to any power of attorney;

 

(xviii)    commenced or settled any material Proceeding, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xix)       revalued, in any material respect, material assets or properties, including writing off notes or accounts receivable, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xx)        abandoned, allowed to lapse, transferred or licensed to (or covenanted not to assert against) any Person any material rights to any Intellectual Property other than in the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(xxi)       amended, modified, terminated, canceled or permitted to lapse any insurance policies;

 

(xxii)      agreed, committed to or entered into any Contract to do any of the foregoing, except as contemplated by this Agreement.

 

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(d)          The Company’s accrued, unpaid and documented Transaction Expenses as of the date hereof, and the Company’s good faith estimate of such Transaction Expenses through and including the Closing Date, are set forth on Section 2.6(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

2.7           Undisclosed Liabilities . Except as set forth in Section 2.7 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company do not have, and the assets, properties and rights of the Business are not subject to, any liabilities (whether asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued), except for liabilities that (a) are accrued or reserved against on the face of the Financial Statements (but only to the extent of the amount accrued or reserved), rather than in any notes or schedules thereto, (b) were incurred subsequent to the date of the Financial Statements in the Ordinary Course of Business (none of which result from, arise out of, relate to or were caused by any breach of Contract, breach of warranty, tort, infringement or violation of Law), or (c) those which are not, individually or in the aggregate, material in amount. The Company is not a guarantor or otherwise liable for any liabilities of any other Person other than endorsements for collection in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

2.8           Litigation; Legal Compliance; Permits .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 2.8(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , there is no, and since January 1, 2015, there has been no, material Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened, involving the Company or the Business, or affecting any of their respective assets, rights or properties.

 

(b)          There are no material Orders to which the Company or the Business are subject, except for regulatory decrees and Orders of general applicability to Persons conducting similar businesses in the affected jurisdiction. The Company has complied with, and is in compliance with, in all material respects, all applicable Laws and Orders applicable to Company and the Business.

 

(c)           Section 2.8(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule contains a true and complete list of all of the material Permits necessary under applicable Laws to permit the Company to lawfully own, operate, use and maintain their assets in the manner in which they are now operated, used and maintained and to lawfully conduct the business of the Company as currently conducted and as planned to be conducted by the Company. Except as set forth on Section 2.8(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , the Company has obtained and are in material compliance with, all such Permits. All such Permits are in full force and effect. All applications required to have been filed for the renewal of such Permits have been duly filed on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body, and all other filings required to have been made with respect to such Permits have been duly made on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Body. All such Permits are renewable by their terms or in the ordinary course of business without the need to comply with any special qualification procedures or to pay any amounts other than routine fees or similar charges Since January 1, 2015, (i) there has not occurred any default under any Permit by the Company, (ii) none of the Company has received any written notice from any Governmental Body relating to the revocation or modification of any Permit or with respect to any failure by the Company to have any Permit required in connection with the operation of their businesses and no material violations have been recorded in respect of any Permits, and (iii) to the Knowledge of the Company, there have been no threatened claims, actions, suits or other proceedings or investigations before or by any Governmental Body that would reasonably be expected to result in the revocation or termination of any such license, approval, consent, registration or permit that is material to the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries as currently conducted.

 

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(d)          There is no bankruptcy or insolvency Proceeding of any character, including, without limitation, bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, dissolution or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting the Company, and the Company has not taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such Proceeding. The Company is not insolvent under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Law, and the Company has been paying its respective debts as they become due and within vendor terms.

 

2.9           Tax Matters .

 

(a)          The Company and each Subsidiary of the Company have timely filed all Tax Returns required to be filed by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, and all such Tax Returns were true, correct and complete in all material respects and were prepared in substantial compliance with all applicable Laws. All Taxes of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company due and payable (whether or not shown or required to be shown on any Tax Return) have been timely paid.

 

(b)          All Taxes of the Company and any Subsidiary of the Company not yet due and payable have been fully accrued on the books of the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company.

 

(c)          Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company currently is the beneficiary of any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return. Since January 1, 2013, no claim has been made by an Governmental Body in a jurisdiction where the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company (or the Sherpa Holders as a result of their ownership of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company) does not file Tax Returns or pay Taxes that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (or the Sherpa Holders as a result of their ownership of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company) is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. There are no Liens for Taxes on any of the assets of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, other than Permitted Liens.

 

(d)          The Company has timely and properly withheld (i) all Taxes required to have been withheld in connection with any amounts paid or owing to any employee, agent, independent contractor, nonresident, member, creditor, stockholder, or other Person and (ii) all sales, use, ad valorem, and value added Taxes. The Company and each Subsidiary of the Company timely remitted all withheld Taxes to the proper Governmental Body in accordance with all applicable Laws. All Forms W-2 and 1099 required with respect thereto have been properly completed and timely filed.

 

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(e)          Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company has ever been a member of any Affiliated Group. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company is liable for Taxes of any other Person as a result of successor liability, transferee liability, joint or several liability, or otherwise. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is party to any Tax Sharing Agreements (other than Ordinary Course Tax Sharing Agreements). All amounts payable with respect to (or by reference to) Taxes pursuant to any Ordinary Course Tax Sharing Agreement have been timely paid in accordance with the terms of such contracts.

 

(f)          Less than fifty percent (50%) of the Company’s and its Subsidiary’s assets consist of interests in “United States real property interests” within the meaning of Code Section 897(c).

 

(g)          There are no audits or other Proceedings in progress, pending, proposed or threatened with respect to any Taxes or Tax Returns of, or with respect to, the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company has commenced a voluntary disclosure proceeding in any state or local or non-U.S. jurisdiction that has not been fully resolved or settled.

 

(h)          None of the Sherpa Holders, the Company, nor any Subsidiary of the Company has a request for a private letter ruling, a request for administrative relief, a request for technical advice, a request for a change of any method of accounting, or other request pending with any Governmental Body that relates to the Taxes or Tax Returns of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. No power of attorney granted by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company with respect to any Taxes is currently in force.

 

(i)          Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company has waived any statute of limitations in respect of Taxes or agreed to any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency.

 

(j)          Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company has engaged in any transaction that could affect the income Tax liability for any period not closed by the statute of limitations which is a “listed transaction” (or a substantially similar transaction) within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b)(2) (irrespective of the effective dates).

 

(k)          Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company is required to include a material item of income, or exclude a material item of deduction, for any period after the Closing Date (determined with and without regard to the transactions contemplated hereby) as a result of (i) an installment sale transaction occurring on or before the Closing governed by Code Section 453 (or any similar provision of state, local or non-U.S. Laws); (ii) a transaction occurring on or before the Closing reported as an open transaction for U.S. federal income Tax purposes (or any similar doctrine under state, local, or non-U.S. Laws); (iii) any material prepaid amounts or deferred revenue; (iv) an adjustment under Code Section 481 as a result of a change in method of accounting with respect to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or as a result of an impermissible method used in a Pre-Closing Tax Period); (v) an agreement entered into with any Governmental Body (including a “closing agreement” under Code Section 7121) on or prior to the Closing Date; or (vi) the application of Code Section 263A (or any similar provision of state, local, or non-U.S. Laws). Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company has made an election (including a protective election) pursuant to Code Section 108(i). Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company currently uses the cash method of accounting for income Tax purposes. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company has any “long-term contracts” that are subject to a method of accounting provided for in Code Section 460 or has any deferred income pursuant to IRS Revenue Procedure 2004-34, Treasury Regulation Section 1.451-5, Section 455 of the Code, or Section 456 of the Code (or any corresponding provision of state or local law).The Company is, and at all times since its formation has been, treated as either a partnership or a disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes. No election has been filed under Treasury Regulation §301.7701-3(c) to treat the Company as an association taxable as a corporation. All Subsidiaries of the Company are (and have been for their entire existence) classified as “disregarded entities” for all income Tax purposes and no election has been made (or is pending) to change such treatment.

 

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(l)          The Company has not elected to apply any provision of the Revised Partnership Audit Provisions.

 

(m)          Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary pays any income Taxes in any state or local or non-U.S. jurisdiction and neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is obligated, or has agreed, to pay any income Taxes of any of its members (direct or indirect) (by means of withholding, electing to file composite returns in any jurisdiction, or otherwise).

 

(n)          No member (or former member) has any right to any distributions with respect to Taxes (or otherwise) from the Company that will survive the Closing.

 

(o)          Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company owns an interest in any Flow-Thru Entity.

 

2.10         Real Property; Personal Property .

 

(a)          The Company does not own or have fee title to any real property.

 

(b)          The Company does not lease any real property.

 

(c)          Except as set forth in Section 2.10(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule and except for properties and assets sold or otherwise disposed of in the Ordinary Course of Business, the Company hold and own good and valid title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, all Contracts, assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other items tangible personable property that are (i) reflected on the Financial Statements, or (ii) otherwise used in the operation of the Business, in each case, free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens. Except as set forth in Section 2.10(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all of the assets, inventory, machinery, equipment and other items tangible personable property reflected on the Financial Statements or otherwise used in the operation of the Business have been maintained, are in good operating condition and good state of repair, and are adequate for the uses for which they are employed, in each case, in all material respects and subject to normal wear and tear in the Ordinary Course of Business.

 

(d)          Except as set forth in Section 2.10(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all of the Contracts, assets, rights and properties, whether tangible and intangible or whether real, personal, or mixed, currently owned, leased or licensed by the Company are sufficient for the operation of the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business following the Closing.

 

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2.11         Intellectual Property .

 

(a)          The former and current products, services and operation of the Business have not interfered with, infringed, misappropriated, or otherwise violated, and do not interfere with, infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate, any Intellectual Property rights of any Person in any respect, and no Sherpa Holder or the Company has received any written charge, complaint, claim, demand, or notice alleging any such infringement, misappropriation, or other violation (including any claim that the Company must license or refrain from using any Intellectual Property rights of any Person) or challenging the ownership, registration, validity or enforcement of any Owned Intellectual Property. No Person is interfering with, challenging, infringing upon, misappropriating, or otherwise violating any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

(b)          The Company owns or has the right to use all Intellectual Property that is used or planned for use in, and material to, the Business. Section 2.11(b) of the Company ’s Disclosure Schedule identifies each (i) patent, trademark, service mark, Internet domain name, and copyright registration or application, material unregistered Trademark and material Software which is owned by the Company and (ii) item of Intellectual Property which is utilized in the operation of the Business (excluding licenses of commercially available off-the-shelf software having a replacement cost of less than $5,000. Except as set forth in Section 2.11(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , all the Intellectual Property required to be disclosed in Section 2.11(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule is valid and enforceable. The Company is the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and interest in and to all Owned Intellectual Property, free and clear of any Liens, and the Owned Intellectual Property is not subject to any outstanding Order restricting the use or licensing thereof by the Company or the Business. All the Owned Intellectual Property required to be disclosed in Section 2.11(b)(i) that is an issued patent, patent application, registration or application for registration has been maintained effective by the filing of all necessary filings, maintenance and renewals and timely payment of requisite fees. No loss or expiration of any Owned Intellectual Property is threatened, pending or reasonably foreseeable, except for patents expiring at the end of their statutory terms (and not as a result of any act or omission by the Company.

 

(c)          The Company has taken commercially reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of all trade secrets and any other confidential information owned by the Company (and any confidential information owned by any Person to whom any of the Company has a confidentiality obligation). No such trade secret or confidential information has been disclosed by any of the Company to any Person other than pursuant to a written agreement restricting the disclosure and use of such trade secrets or any other confidential information by such Person. No current or former founder, employee, contractor or consultant of any of the Company has any right, title or interest, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in any Owned Intellectual Property. The Company have obtained from all Persons (including all current and former founders, employees, contractors and consultants) who have created any Intellectual Property for the Company valid and enforceable written assignments of any such Intellectual Property to one of the Company, and the Company has delivered true and complete copies of such assignments to GTY. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Person is in violation of any such written confidentiality or assignment agreements.

 

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(d)          No funding or facility of any Governmental Body, university, college, other educational institution or research center was used in the development of any material Owned Intellectual Property. No current or former employee, contractor or consultant who was involved in, or contributed to, the creation or development of any Owned Intellectual Property has performed services for any Governmental Body or a university, college or other educational institution or research center during a period of time during which such employee, contractor or consultant was also involved in, or contributing to, the creation or development of any material Owned Intellectual Property. None of the Company is required to pay any royalty or make any other form of payment to any Governmental Body Authority to allow the use, licensing, assignment or transfer of any Owned Intellectual Property.

 

(e)          All Software set forth on Section 2.11(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule (i) conforms in all material respects with all specifications, representations, warranties and other descriptions established by the Company or conveyed by the Company to their customers or other transferees, (ii) is operative for its intended purpose free of any material defects or deficiencies and does not contain any Self-Help Code, Unauthorized Code, or similar programs, (iii) have been upgraded as necessary so that they are fully functional in every material respect on currently available platforms, and (iv) have been maintained by the Company on their own behalf or on behalf of their customers and other transferees to their reasonable satisfaction and in accordance with the Company’s contractual obligations to their customers and industry standards. All copies of source and object codes for all such Software are complete and correct except for minor deviations that would not have an adverse effect on the function or use of any of such Software or cause such Software to malfunction. No Person other than the Company possesses a copy, in any form (print, electronic or otherwise), of any source code for such Software, and all such source code is in the sole possession of the Company and has been maintained strictly confidential. None of the Company has any obligation to afford any Person access to any such source code. The Company are in possession of all other material relating to the Software used in the Business, including installation and user documentation, engineering specifications, flow charts and know-how, reasonably necessary for the use, maintenance, enhancement, development and other exploitation of such Software as used in, or currently under development for, the Business.

 

(f)          Except as set forth on Section 2.11(f) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Software, product or service of the Company (including any Software, product or service of the Company currently under development) contains, is linked to or otherwise uses any code that is, in whole or in part, subject to the provisions of any license to Publicly Available Software. All Publicly Available Software used by the Company has been used in its entirety and without modification.

 

(g)          None of the Company nor any of their consultants has used Publicly Available Software in whole or in part in the former or current development of any part of the Owned Intellectual Property, nor licensed or distributed to any third party any combination of Publicly Available Software and Owned Intellectual Property in a manner that may (i) require, or condition the use or distribution of any Owned Intellectual Property on, the disclosure, licensing or distribution of any source code for any portion of such Owned Intellectual Property or (ii) otherwise impose any limitation, restriction or condition on the right or ability of the Company to use, distribute or enforce any Owned Intellectual Property in any manner.

 

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(h)          The IT Assets are operational, fulfill the purposes for which they were acquired or developed, have security, back-ups and disaster recovery arrangements in place and hardware and Software support, maintenance and trained personnel which are sufficient in all material respects for the current and anticipated future needs of the Business. The Company have disaster recovery and security plans, procedures and facilities and have taken reasonable steps consistent with or exceeding industry standards to safeguard the availability, security and integrity of the IT Assets and all data and information stored thereon, including from unauthorized access and infection by Unauthorized Code. The Company have maintained in the ordinary course of business all required licenses and service contracts, including the purchase of a sufficient number of license seats for all Software, with respect to the IT Assets.

 

(i)          Each item of Intellectual Property owned or used by the Company or the Business immediately prior to the Closing will be owned or available for use by the Company and the Business immediately subsequent to the Closing on identical terms and conditions as owned or used by the Company or the Business immediately prior to the Closing.

 

(j)          The Company are in compliance with, in all material respects, all of confidentiality obligations under each Contract to which the Company are a party.

 

(k)          The Company have not experienced any Security Breaches or material Security Incidents, and none of the Company is aware of any written or oral notices or complaints from any Person regarding such a Security Breach or material Security Incident. None of the Company has received any written or oral complaints, claims, demands, inquiries or other notices, including without limitation a notice of investigation, from any Person (including any Governmental Body or self-regulatory authority or entity) regarding any of the Company’s Processing of Personal Information or compliance with applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

(l)          The Company are and always has been in compliance with all applicable Privacy and Security Requirements. The Company have a valid and legal right (whether contractually, by law or otherwise) to access or use all Personal Information that is Processed by or on behalf of the Company in connection with the use and/or operation of its products, services and business. The execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not violate any applicable Privacy and Security Requirements or result in or give rise to any right of termination or other right to impair or limit the Company’s rights to own or Process any Personal Information used in or necessary for the conduct of the Business.

 

(m)          The Company have implemented Privacy Policies as required by applicable Privacy and Security Requirements, and the Company are in compliance in all material respects with all such Privacy Policies. None of the Company has used any Tracking Applications in a manner that materially violates any applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

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(n)          The Company have implemented reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards designed to protect Personal Information in their possession or control from unauthorized access by any Person, including each of the Company’s employees and contractors, and to ensure compliance in all material respects with all applicable Privacy and Security Requirements.

 

2.12         Material Contracts .

 

(a)           Section 2.12(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists the following Contracts to which the Company is a party or by which its assets are bound, or that is otherwise related to the Business (other than any Employee Benefit Plan of the Company):

 

(i)          each Contract that has an annualized value or involves aggregate consideration in excess of $10,000, and that cannot be cancelled without penalty or further payment or without more than ninety (90) days’ notice;

 

(ii)         each Contract for the purchase or lease of equipment or other personal property involving annual payments in excess of $5,000 or the loss of which would material to the Company or the Business;

 

(iii)        each Contract to make any capital expenditure or to purchase a capital asset with remaining obligations in excess $10,000;

 

(iv)        each Contract relating to the acquisition or disposition (by merger, purchase of stock or assets or otherwise) of any operating business, material assets or Capital Stock of any Person;

 

(v)         each Contract purporting to create a joint venture, partnership or comparable arrangement involving the sharing of profits, losses, costs or liabilities with any other Person;

 

(vi)        each Contract containing any covenant that purports to restrict or limit the Company’s or the Business’ ability (A) to engage in any line of business, (B) to conduct activities in any geographic location, (C) to compete with any Person, (D) to hire or solicit any Person for employment or other business relationship, or (E) to develop, make, license, market, sell or distribute any product or service;

 

(vii)       each Contract for Debt in excess of $10,000;

 

(viii)      each collective bargaining agreement with any labor union currently in force and effect;

 

(ix)         each Contract relating to employment or consulting between the Company or the Business, on one hand, and any of their officers, directors, or executive level employees, on the other hand;

 

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(x)          each Contract involving a settlement or compromise of any material Proceeding pursuant to which there is any remaining material obligation upon on the Company;

 

(xi)         each (A) Contract relating to the development, ownership, registration or enforcement of Intellectual Property (other than non-exclusive licenses granted to customers of the Company in the Ordinary Course of Business and intellectual property assignment agreement with employees of the Company, in each case in the form provided by the Company to GTY and (B) material Intellectual Property License, other than licenses of commercially available off-the-shelf software having a replacement cost of less than $5,000;

 

(xii)        each current Government Contract and Government Contract Bid;

 

(xiii)       each Contract requiring the Company to provide “most favored status,” “favored pricing,” right of first refusal or first negotiation to any customer or other Person or which imposes any minimum purchase obligations on the Company;

 

(xiv)      each Contract set forth in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule ; and

 

(xv)       any other Contract that is material to the Company and not previously disclosed pursuant to this Section 2.12(a) .

 

(b)          The Company has Made Available to the GTY Parties, prior to the date of this Agreement, a correct and complete copy of each written Material Contract, together with all amendments, exhibits, attachments, waivers or other changes thereto. Each Material Contract is legal, valid, binding, enforceable, in full force and effect and will continue to be legal, valid, binding and enforceable on identical terms following the Closing Date, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies. Except as specifically disclosed and described in Section 2.12(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule : (i) the Company is not in default under or breach of any Material Contract; (ii) no Material Contract has been cancelled by the Company, or to the Knowledge of the Company, any other party thereto; (iii) no counterparty to any Material Contract has or indicated its intent to cease to use the goods or services of the Company or the Business, or to terminate, materially reduce or change its relationship with the Company or the Business; (iv) the Company has performed all material obligations under such Material Contracts required to be performed by it; (v) no event has occurred and no condition or state of facts exists which, upon giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a material breach or default under any such Material Contract or would permit the termination, modification or acceleration of such Material Contract or any right or obligation thereunder; and (vi) the Company has not assigned, delegated or otherwise transferred to any Person any of its rights, title or interest under any such Material Contract.

 

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2.13         Government Contracts and Bids .

 

(a)           Except as set forth on Section 2.13(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule, with respect to each Contract between any of the Company, on the one hand, and any Governmental Body, on the other hand (each a “ Company Government Contract ”), each Contract that is or has been over the last five (5) years between any of the Company, on the one hand, and any prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each a “ Company Government Subcontract ”) and each outstanding bid, quotation or proposal by the Company in the last five (5) years that if accepted or awarded could lead to a Contract between the Company, on the one hand, and either any Governmental Body or prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, on the other hand, relating to a Contract between such Person and any Governmental Body (each such outstanding bid, quotation or proposal, a “ Bid ”):

 

(i)          Each such Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract (other than Bids) has been legally awarded;

 

(ii)         All representations and certifications with respect to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract made by the Company were current, accurate and complete in all material respects when made, and the Company has complied in all material respects with all such representations and certifications.

 

(iii)        The Company are not, and have not been in the last five (5) years, in any material violation, breach or default of any provision of any federal order, statute, rule or regulation, agency supplements or any similar state or federal Governmental Rule governing any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract. No allegation that the Company are or have been in the last five (5) years, in breach or violation in any material respect of any statutory, regulatory or contractual requirement has been made to the Company and not withdrawn.

 

(iv)        During the last five (5) years, the Company has not received a cure notice, a show cause notice or a stop work notice, nor, to the Company’s Knowledge, have any of the Companies Parties been threatened with termination for default under any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(v)         No request for equitable adjustment by any Governmental Body or by any of the Company’s vendors, suppliers or subcontractors against it relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is pending as of the date hereof.

 

(vi)        There is no Proceeding pending or, to the Company’s Knowledge, threatened, in connection with any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract, against the Company, or any of their respective directors or officers, including (i) alleging fraud or under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729-3733), the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 423), or the Truth in Negotiations Act (10 U.S.C. § 2306a, 41 U.S.C. § 254b), or (ii) the violation of any Governmental Rule relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(vii)       Neither the Company nor, to the Company’s Knowledge, any of its directors, officers, employees, consultants, or agents, nor any cost incurred by the Company pertaining to a Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract is the subject of any audit or investigation, other than within the normal course of business, and no incurred costs have been disallowed, or recommended for disallowance, by any Governmental Body.

 

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(viii)      The Company have complied in all material respects with all requirements of the Company Government Contracts or Company Government Subcontracts and any Governmental Rule referenced therein, including Governmental Rules relating to the safeguarding of, and access to, classified information.

 

(ix)         The Company have not been suspended or debarred from bidding on contracts or subcontracts with any Governmental Body in connection with the conduct of its business; to the Company’s Knowledge, no such suspension or debarment has been initiated or threatened.

 

(x)          There are no outstanding written claims between any of the Company and any prime contractor, subcontractor, vendor or other third party arising under or relating to any Company Government Contract or Company Government Subcontract.

 

(xi)         Neither the Company nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, any of its directors, officers or employees is or has been (except as to routine security investigations) under administrative, civil or criminal investigation, indictment or information by any Governmental Body with respect to any operations of the Company.

 

(xii)        The Company have properly included their proprietary markings on its proposal submissions in response to solicitations and deliverable submissions under Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts.

 

(xiii)       The Company have complied in all material respects with all terms and conditions, including military specifications and other standards and requirements incorporated by reference, of the Company Government Contracts and Company Government Subcontracts.

 

(xiv)      No current operations of the Company are restricted by the Organizational Conflicts of Interest restrictions as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 9.5.

 

(b)           The Company and their officers, directors, managers, employees, consultants, and agents collectively hold all security clearances necessary for the operation of their business as presently conducted. Section 2.13(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth a correct and complete list of all security clearances held by the Company and their directors, officers, employees, consultants, or agents. The Company are not aware of any facts that are reasonably likely to give rise to the revocation of any security clearance of the Company or any of their directors, officers, managers, employees, consultants or agents. The Company and their directors, officers, managers, employees, consultants or agents are in compliance in all material respects with applicable facilities and personnel security clearance requirements of the United States, including those specified in the Industrial Security Regulation (DOD 5220.22-R) and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, DOD 5220.22-M.

 

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(c)           The Company have complied in all material respects with all applicable cost accounting standards and cost principles of a Governmental Body and the Company has not received written notice from the sponsoring United States Government Agency Administrative Contracting Officer or any other Governmental Body of any intent to suspend, disapprove or disallow any material costs.

 

(d)           To the Knowledge of the Company, all former U.S. government personnel that have been employed or retained by the Company comply with applicable Governmental Rules specifically related to post-government employment .

 

2.14         Insurance . Section 2.14 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists each insurance policy maintained by, on behalf of, for the benefit of or at the expense of the Company or the Business, and any active claims being made thereunder. Such insurance policies are maintained with reputable insurers, cover such risks as are customarily covered by Persons conducting similar businesses, and comply with all Laws and Contracts applicable to the Company and the Business. All premiums due and payable under all such policies have been paid, and all such policies are, and immediately following the Closing will be, in full force and effect. There are no claims under such policies which are reasonably likely to exhaust the applicable limits of liability. The Company (a) has not received any notice or other communication regarding any cancellation or invalidation of any insurance policy, refusal of any coverage or rejection of any claim under any insurance policy or material adjustment in the premiums payable with respect to any insurance policy, or (b) does not have any written self-insurance or co-insurance plan.

 

2.15         Employees .

 

(a)          Except as set forth on Section 2.15(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule none of the Company is a party to any collective bargaining agreement, work council agreement, trade union agreement, or other agreement for the representation of employees. With respect to the Company there is no labor strike, slowdown, unfair labor practice, work stoppage, picketing or other labor disruption pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. No union or labor representative organizing activities are taking place or have taken place in the past five (5) years at any of the locations operated by the Company. The Transaction shall not create any notice or consultation obligations for the Company.

 

(b)           Section 2.15(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of all employees of the Company including each employee’s title, position, location, employing entity, 2017 and 2018 annual rate of compensation or hourly wage, 2017 and 2018 target bonus opportunities and bonus compensation paid, status (full-time or part-time, exempt or non-exempt, and active or a description of any leave), date of hire, and any other perquisites. All US employees of the Company classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state and local wage and hour laws are properly classified.

 

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(c)           Section 2.15(c) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of each independent contractor, temporary employee, and consultant providing services to the Company, including the fees paid by the Company to each independent contractor, temporary employee, and consultant in 2017 and to-date in 2018.

 

(d)          The Company are in compliance with all applicable Laws, including, but not limited to, those Laws relating to employment, wages and hours, immigration, plant closings and layoff under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (the “ WARN Act ”) and other similar Laws, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, pay equity, discrimination in employment, wrongful discharge, collective bargaining, fair labor standards wages and hours, affirmative action, civil rights, background checks, hiring practices, the collection and payment of social security and other Taxes, and occupational health and safety. There are no actions, demands, complaints, proceedings, suits, claims, audits, investigations, disputes, or grievances that are pending, or to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened concerning or affecting any current or former employee, independent contractor, consultant, temporary employee, or applicant, or related to any labor or employment matter. The Company have properly classified all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees pursuant to applicable Law.

 

(e)          The Company have not (i) taken any action that could constitute a “mass layoff,” “mass termination,” or “plant closing” within the meaning of the WARN Act or similar state, local, or foreign Laws, or otherwise trigger notice requirements or liability under similar state, local, or foreign Laws, or (ii) incurred any liability under the WARN Act or any state, local, or foreign applicable Law that remains unsatisfied.

 

(f)          The Company, as applicable, has paid in full (i) to all employees and former employees, any wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, overtime, cash-outs of accrued and unused vacation or paid time off, leave or severance amounts, or any other amounts that are due and payable, and (ii) to all independent contractors, consultants, and temporary employees, any fees for services that are due and payable.

 

(g)           Section 2.15(g) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists all employees, independent contractors, consultants and temporary employees covered by any written non-competition or non-solicitation Contract with the Company, and the Company has provided or Made Available to GTY the current and complete copies of each such Contract. The Company have not sought to enforce any non-competition or non-solicitation Contract covering a former employee of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company in the past three (3) years.

 

(h)          The Company have not received written notice and have no Knowledge that any management level employee intends to terminate its relationship with the Company.

 

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2.16         Employee Benefits .

 

(a)           Section 2.16(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of each “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, stock purchase, stock option, stock appreciation right, restricted stock, profits interest, phantom equity or other equity-based, severance, employment, salary continuation, change in control, termination, fringe benefit, bonus, incentive, deferred compensation, profit sharing, pension, retirement, health, life, disability, accident, group insurance, welfare, vacation, and holiday plan, policy or program and any other plan, policy or program providing compensation or benefits to any director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of the Company or its Subsidiaries, which are maintained, sponsored or contributed to by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or under which the Company has any actual or contingent obligation or liability (each, a “ Company Benefit Plan ”). Any Company Benefit Plan in which any non-U.S. current or former director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of the Company or its Subsidiaries participates is a “ Foreign Benefit Plan .”

 

(b)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan, and each Foreign Benefit Plan, as applicable, the Company has Made Available in the electronic data room to GTY copies of (i) such Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan and any amendments thereto and, with respect to any unwritten Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan, a written description of the terms of such plan, (ii) the most recent summary plan description (if any), (iii) the three most recent annual reports on Form 5500s and all attachments thereto filed with the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan (if applicable), (iv) the three most recent compliance and nondiscrimination tests, (v) the three most recent audited financial statements, (vi) the most recent determination or opinion letter, if any, issued by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to such Company Benefit Plan, (vii) the stop gap insurance policy for any self-funded Company Benefit Plan, and (viii) any material correspondence with the Internal Revenue Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any other Governmental Authority.

 

(c)          With respect to each Company Benefit Plan, including any Foreign Benefit Plan: (i) each has been maintained, funded, operated, and administered in accordance with its terms and all applicable Laws, including ERISA and the Code, (ii) all contributions and premiums required to be made with respect to any Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan have been made or, to the extent not yet due, accrued on the Company’s financial statements, (iii) each Company Benefit Plan which is intended to be qualified within the meaning of Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination or opinion letter as to its qualification and, nothing has occurred that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the qualified status of such Company Benefit Plan, and (iv) if required, each Foreign Benefit Plan is registered and approved by the applicable Governmental Body.

 

(d)          Except as set forth on Section 2.16(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) if intended to qualify for special Tax treatment, each Foreign Benefit Plan meets all requirements for such treatment, (ii) if required to be registered, each Foreign Benefit Plan has been registered and has been maintained in good standing with the applicable Governmental Authorities, and (iii) the fair market value of the assets of each Company Benefit Plan, including each Foreign Benefit Plan, the liability of each insurer for each Company Benefit Plan, including each Foreign Benefit Plan, funded through insurance, or the book reserve established for any Company Benefit Plan, including each Foreign Benefit Plan, together with any accrued contributions, is sufficient to procure or provide for the accrued benefit obligations with respect to all current and former participants in such Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan according to the actuarial assumptions and valuations most recently used to determine employer contributions to such Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan, and each Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan has the level of insurance reserves that is reasonable and sufficient to provide for all incurred but unreported claims.

 

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(e)          Except as set forth on Section 2.16(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , no Company Benefit Plan is, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor its or their respective ERISA Affiliates has sponsored or contributed to, or has, sponsored, contributed to or been required to contribute to, (i) a multiemployer plan (within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA), (ii) any other pension plan subject to Title IV of ERISA, Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code, (iii) a “multiple employer plan” within the meaning of Section 210(a) of ERISA or Section 413(c) of the Code, or (iv) a “multiple employer welfare arrangement” within the meaning of Section 3(40) of ERISA.

 

(f)          No Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan provides health, life, death or disability benefits to any officer, director or employee of the Company or its Subsidiaries following retirement or other termination of employment, other than as required by Section 4980B of the Code, or similar applicable law.

 

(g)          With respect to the Company Benefit Plans and Foreign Benefit Plans no actions, suits, demands, complaints, audits, investigations, proceedings, or claims (other than routine claims for benefits in the ordinary course) are pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or its Subsidiaries. The Company and each ERISA Affiliate have, for purposes of each Company Benefit Plan and Foreign Benefit Plan, and for all other purposes, correctly classified all individuals performing services for any such entity as employees, independent contractors, temporary employees, and consultants, as applicable.

 

(h)          Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company has any obligation or commitment to pay, “gross up”, or otherwise indemnify any Person with respect to Taxes under Section 409A or 4999 of the Code.

 

(i)          Except as set forth in Section 2.16(i) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , neither the Company’s execution of, nor the performance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will, either alone or in connection with any other event, (i) result in any payment, severance, or benefit becoming due to any current or former employee, director, officer, independent contractor, or consultant of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) increase the amount of any compensation, severance, or benefits otherwise payable under any Company Benefit Plan or Foreign Benefit Plan, (iii) result in the acceleration of the time of payment, funding, or vesting of any compensation, severance, payment, right, or benefit, or (iv) result in any payment that could, individually or in combination with any other payment, constitute an “excess parachute payment,” as defined in Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (determined without regard to the exceptions provided for in Section 280G(b)(5) of the Code).

 

(j)          Each Company Benefit Plan has been maintained and operated in documentary and operational compliance with Section 409A of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder or an available exemption therefrom, and no Company Benefit Plan will result in any participant incurring income acceleration or Taxes under Section 409A of the Code.

 

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(k)          Except as set forth on Section 2.16(k) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) each Foreign Benefit Plan required to be registered or approved has been registered or approved and has been maintained and administered in good standing with applicable Governmental Bodies; (ii) each Foreign Benefit Plan that is intended to qualify for favorable tax benefits under the applicable Laws of any jurisdiction is so qualified, and no condition exists and no event has occurred that would reasonably be expected to result in the loss or revocation of such status; (iii) each Foreign Benefit Plan that is required to be funded and/or book-reserved is funded and/or book-reserved, as appropriate, in accordance with applicable accounting standards and/or non-US Laws; (iv) no Foreign Benefit Plan is a defined benefit pension plan or scheme; (v) each Foreign Benefit Plan that provides benefits after termination of employment, other than any pension plan, can be terminated upon reasonable notice without obligation or liability to the applicable entity, GTY or any of their respective Affiliates, except as provided otherwise by applicable Law; and (vi) there are no unfunded liabilities for deferred compensation, pension benefits, pension schemes, termination gratuities and termination indemnities related to any period of time prior to the Closing under any Foreign Benefit Plan or with respect to any employees or former employees of any Company outside of the United States, except for any liabilities reflected on the financial statements of the Company.

 

2.17         Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters . Except for matters set forth in Section 2.17 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule, and except for matters which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect:

 

(a)          The Company and the Business are, and since January 1, 2012 have been, in compliance in all material respects, with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(b)          The Company and the Business have obtained, and are in compliance with the terms of, all Consents and Permits that are required pursuant to Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements for the occupation of the facilities and the operation of the Business since September 1, 2012. A list of all such Permits is set forth on Section 2.17(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

(c)          Since January 1, 2012, none of the Company or the Business have received written notice of any actual or alleged violation of Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, or any liabilities or potential liabilities, including any investigatory, remedial or corrective obligations, relating to the Company or the Business, their current or former facilities or the real property arising under Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(d)          No owned real property or leased real property contains underground storage tanks, and no owned real property or leased real property has contained underground storage tanks in the past.

 

(e)          None of the Company or the Business has treated, stored, disposed of, arranged for the disposal of, transported or released any Hazardous Substance in a manner which has resulted or reasonably would be expected to result in a material liability under applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

(f)           Section 2.17(f) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule lists written environmental audits, health and safety audits, Phase I environmental site assessments, Phase II environmental site assessments or investigations, and environmental compliance assessments prepared within the past five (5) years by the Company which are in the Company’s possession and control.

 

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2.18         Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships . Except as disclosed in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (a) there are no Contracts between the Company, on the one hand, and any Sherpa Holder, or any of their respective Affiliates, on the other hand, (b) no Sherpa Holder or the Company, or any of their respective Affiliates, has any claims against or owes any amount to, or is owed any amount by, the Company, or (c) no Sherpa Holder or Affiliate of any Sherpa Holder (excluding the Company) has any material interest in or owns any material assets or properties used by the Company or in the conduct of the Business. All Contracts set forth on in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule were made in the Ordinary Course of Business and were negotiated and entered into on an arms-length basis on terms no less favorable to the Company than could have been obtained from an unrelated third party.

 

2.19         Anti-Corruption Laws .

 

(a)          None of the Company, nor of their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, or agents, in each case, acting for or on behalf of the Company, has offered, paid, promised to pay or authorized the payment of anything of value, including cash, checks, wire transfers, tangible and intangible gifts, favors, services and entertainment and travel expenses that go beyond what is reasonable and customary, to (i) an executive, official, employee or agent of a Governmental Body, (ii) a director, officer, employee, or agent of a wholly or partially government-owned or -controlled company or business, (iii) a political party or official thereof, or candidate for political office, or (iv) an executive, official, employee or agent of a public international organization (e.g., the United Nations, World Bank or International Monetary Fund), in order to obtain or retain business or direct business to the Company or to secure any improper advantage for the Company.

 

(b)          The Company and their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, and agents have been in compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws applicable to the Company. No part of the consideration to be paid in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be used for any purpose that would constitute a violation of any Anti-Corruption Law.

 

2.20         Customers .

 

(a)           Section 2.20(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of the ten (10) largest customers of the Company during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of the Company) (the “ Key Customers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such customer was invoiced during each such period.

 

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(b)          The Company maintain good relations with each of their Key Customers, and no event has occurred that would materially and adversely affect the Company’s and any of its Subsidiary’s relations with any such Key Customer. Since January 1, 2015, no Key Customer (A) has canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or threatened to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) has substantially reduced, or threatened to substantially reduce, the use of products or services of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) has sought, or threatened to seek, to reduce the price it pays for products or services of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (D) otherwise materially modified its business relationship with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Key Customer has threatened to take any action described in the preceding sentence as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Company or its Subsidiaries do not provide any special rebate, discount or similar programs to any of the Key Customers. No Key Customer has any right to any credit or refund for products sold or services rendered or to be rendered by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to any Contract with or practice of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

2.21         Suppliers .

 

(a)           Section 2.21(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of the ten (10) largest suppliers of raw materials, supplies, merchandise and other goods and services (collectively, the “ Goods ”) of the Company during the calendar years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases during the applicable fiscal year of the Company) (the “ Key Suppliers ”) and the dollar amount for which each such Key Supplier invoiced the Company or its Subsidiaries during such period.

 

(b)          The Company maintain good relations with each of their Key Suppliers, and no event has occurred that would materially and adversely affect the Company’s and any of its Subsidiary’s relations with any such Key Supplier. Since January 1, 2015, no Key Supplier has (A) canceled, terminated, or materially modified, or threatened to cancel, terminate or materially modify, its Contract, if any, with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (B) refused, or threatened to refuse, to supply Goods to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (C) breached its obligations to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respect, (D) failed to comply with the quality, quantity or delivery standards of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respects or (E) materially modified its business relationship with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Key Supplier has otherwise threatened to take any action described in the preceding sentence as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

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2.22         Accounts Receivable; Notes Receivable; Accounts .

 

(a)           Section 2.22(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule contains an accurate and complete list and the aging of all accounts and notes receivable of the Company and its Subsidiaries (“ Accounts Receivable ”). The Accounts Receivable represent or will represent valid obligations and bona fide transactions arising from or relating to sales actually made or services actually performed in the ordinary course of business. All such Accounts Receivable relate solely to the sale of goods or services to customers of the Company or its Subsidiaries, none of whom are Affiliates of the Company. Except to the extent paid prior to the Closing Date, the Accounts Receivable are or will be as of the Closing Date current and collectible net of the respective reserve shown in the corresponding line items on the Financial Statements or on the accounting records of Company or its Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date (which reserves are adequate and calculated consistent with past practice and, in the case of the reserve as of the Closing Date, will not represent a greater percentage of the notes and accounts receivable as of the Closing Date than the reserve reflected on the Interim Financial Statements represented of the notes and accounts receivable reflected therein and will not represent a material adverse change in the composition of such accounts and notes receivable in terms of aging). Except as set forth in Section 2.22(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , each of such accounts and notes receivable either has been or will be collected in full, within ninety (90) days after the date on which it first becomes due and payable.

 

(b)          Except as set forth in Section 2.22(b) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) no account debtor or note debtor has refused or threated to refuse to pay its obligations to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for any reason, (ii) to the Knowledge of the Company, no account debtor or note debtor is insolvent or bankrupt, (iii) no Account Receivable has been pledged to any third party by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and (iv) no contest, claim, defense or right of setoff, other than returns in the ordinary course of business relating to the amount or validity of such note or account receivable.

 

(c)          All accounts payable and notes payable of the Company, whether reflected on the Financial Statements or subsequently created, are valid payables that have arisen from bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice. Since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, the Company has paid its accounts payable in the ordinary course of its business and in a manner which is consistent with past practices.

 

(d)           Section 2.22(d) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule sets forth an accurate and complete list of the names and addresses of all banks and financial institutions in which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has an account, deposit, safe-deposit box, line of credit or other loan facility or relationship, or lock box or other arrangement for the collection of accounts receivable, with the names of all Persons authorized to draw or borrow thereon or to obtain access thereto.

 

2.23         Books and Records . The books of account, minute books, stock record books and other records of the Company and its Subsidiaries, all of which have been Made Available to GTY, are accurate and complete in all material respects and have been maintained in accordance with sound business practices and an adequate system of internal controls. The minute books of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries contain accurate and complete records of all meetings held of, and corporate action taken by, the Company or any Subsidiary’s stockholders, directors, and directors’ committees, and no such meeting has been held for which minutes have not been prepared and are not contained in such minute books. At the time of the Closing, all such books and records will be in the possession of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

 

2.24         Full Disclosure . No representation or warranty of the Company in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or in the Disclosure Schedule contains any untrue or misleading statement of a material fact, or omits any material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.

 

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2.25         Information Supplied . None of the information relating to the Company supplied by the Company, or by any other Person acting on behalf of the Company, in writing for inclusion in the Proxy Statement shall, as of the date the Proxy Statement (or any amendment or supplement thereto) is first mailed to the GTY Shareholders, at the time of the GTY Shareholder Meeting, or at the Closing, contain any statement that, at the time and in light of the circumstances under which it is made, is false or misleading with respect to any material fact, or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein not false or misleading in any material respect.

 

ARTICLE 3

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING SHERPA HOLDERS

 

As an inducement to GTY to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transaction, each Sherpa Holder hereby represents and warrants to GTY as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date) that:

 

3.1            Capacity and Authority . Such Sherpa Holder has full power, authority and legal capacity to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of such Sherpa Holder, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy Laws, other similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights and general principles of equity affecting the availability of specific performance and other equitable remedies.

 

3.2            Title to Sherpa Units . Such Sherpa Holder has good and marketable title to, and is the record and beneficial owner of, the Sherpa Units indicated as owned by it in Section 3.2(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , free and clear of all Liens. Upon the consummation of the Transaction, GTY will acquire good and valid title to all of the Sherpa Units, free and clear of all Liens.

 

3.3            No Violation . Such Sherpa Holder is not subject to or obligated under any applicable Law or any material agreement or instrument, or subject to any order, writ, injunction or decree, which would be breached or violated in any material respect by Sherpa Holder’s execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

3.4            Governmental Consents . Such Sherpa Holder is not required to submit any notice, report or other filing with any Government Body in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by it of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. No consent, approval or authorization of any Government Body or any other party or Person is required to be obtained by such Sherpa Holder in connection with its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

3.5            Litigation . There are no suits or proceedings pending or, to such Sherpa Holder’s Knowledge, threatened in writing, against such Sherpa Holder at law or in equity, or before or by any Government Body, which would adversely affect such Sherpa Holder’s performance under this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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3.6            Brokers’ Fee . Such Sherpa Holder does not (i) have any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction or (ii) have entered into any Contract which could give rise to any liability or obligation of GTY or any of their respective Affiliates to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

3.7            Investment Purpose . Any GTY Common Stock received by such Sherpa Holder as consideration pursuant to this agreement is for such Sherpa Holder’s own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to the distribution or public offering thereof in violation of the Securities Act, or any applicable United States federal or state securities laws or regulations.

 

3.8            Knowledge and Experience . Such Sherpa Holder has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that such Sherpa Holder is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of such Sherpa Holder’s investment in the GTY Common Stock, is able to incur a complete loss of such investment and is able to bear the economic risk of such investment for an indefinite period of time. Such Sherpa Holder has had the opportunity to engage, or has engaged, legal, financial, accounting, tax and other advisors, experienced in the evaluation and purchase of securities of companies such as GTY as contemplated hereunder. Such Sherpa Holder has undertaken such investigation, and has been provided and reviewed such documents and information, as he or she has deemed necessary to enable him or her to make an informed decision with respect to the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. Such Sherpa Holder is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. Such Sherpa Holders understands that neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other federal, state or non-U.S. agency has recommended, approved or endorsed the purchase of the GTY Shares as an investment or passed on the accuracy or adequacy of the information set forth in this Agreement or any other documents used in connection with the Transaction.

 

3.9            Disclosure . Such Sherpa Holder has been given access to all information regarding the financial condition and the proposed business and operations of GTY and its Subsidiaries and all other information that such Sherpa Holder has requested in order to evaluate its investment in GTY. Prior to the date hereof, GTY has made available to such Sherpa Holder the opportunity to ask questions of, and to receive answers from, persons acting on behalf of GTY concerning the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and to obtain any additional information desired by such Sherpa Holder with respect to GTY and its Subsidiaries.

 

3.10          No Other Representations or Warranties; Acknowledgments . No representations or warranties, oral or otherwise, have been made to such Sherpa Holder or any party acting on such Sherpa Holder’s behalf in connection with the investment in the GTY Common Stock other than the representations and warranties specifically set forth in this Agreement. Such Sherpa Holder has had an opportunity to consult an independent financial, tax and legal advisor and such Sherpa Holder’s decision to enter into this Agreement has been based solely upon such Sherpa Holder’s evaluation. Such Sherpa Holder is aware that this Agreement provides significant restrictions on such Sherpa Holder’s ability to transfer or dispose of GTY Common Stock. Such Sherpa Holder represents and warrants to the Company that his or her participation in the trade and acceptance of any GTY Common Stock pursuant to this Agreement is voluntary and that such Sherpa Holder has not been induced to participate by expectation of engagement, appointment, employment or continued engagement, appointment or employment with GTY or its affiliates, as applicable.

 

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ARTICLE 4

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING GTY

 

As an inducement to the Sherpa Holders to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transactions, GTY hereby represents and warrants, to the Company and the Sherpa Holders, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (or if a representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, as of such specified date), that:

 

4.1            Organization, Qualification and Power . Each GTY Party (i) is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands, the State of Delaware or the State of Massachusetts, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business, and if applicable, is in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, in each case, except where the failure to be so organized or existing, to have such power or authority, or if applicable, to be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

4.2            Authorization of Transaction . Subject to the receipt of the Required Vote, each GTY Party has all requisite corporate power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each other Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the Transaction. The GTY Board has unanimously authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and subject to receipt of the Required Vote, no other corporate proceedings on the part of the GTY Board are necessary to approve and authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other documents contemplated hereby and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement has been duly executed and delivered each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of each GTY Party that is a party hereto and thereto, enforceable against such GTY Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

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4.3           Capitalization .

 

(a)          The GTY SEC Filings set forth the authorized, issued and outstanding Capital Stock of GTY. Except as set forth in the GTY SEC Filings filed prior to the date of this Agreement, except for the rights of holders of GTY Public Shares to have their GTY Public Shares redeemed for cash held in the Trust Account and except as contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of GTY or obligating GTY to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock of GTY. All shares of GTY Common Stock subject to issuance as aforesaid, upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. All outstanding GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and GTY Class B Ordinary Shares have been issued in compliance, in all material respects, with all applicable Laws, including securities Laws, and all requirements set forth in applicable contracts.

 

(b)          GTY owns, directly or indirectly (through one or more of its Subsidiaries), all of the issued and outstanding Capital Stock of each Subsidiary of GTY. No GTY Party owns, directly or indirectly, any Capital Stock of, or has any commitment to contribute to the capital of, share in any losses of, to make loans or otherwise provide financial support to or on behalf of, any other Person (excluding GTY Parties). Except as set forth in Section 4.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , (i) there are no options, warrants or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued or unissued Capital Stock of the Subsidiaries of GTY or obligating of the Subsidiaries of GTY to issue or sell any shares of Capital Stock; and (ii) there are no outstanding contractual obligations of the Subsidiaries of GTY to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Capital Stock. All Capital Stock set forth in Section 4.3(b) of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , upon issuance on the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

4.4           Non-contravention; Required Consents .

 

(a)          Except as set forth in Section 4.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and the consummation of the Transaction, does not and will not, directly or indirectly, (i) violate or conflict with any (A) Law or Order applicable to any GTY Party, or (B) provision of the Organizational Documents of any GTY Party; (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (with or without notice, lapse of time or both), result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, not renew or cancel, or require any notice or payment under any Contract, Consent or Permit to which any GTY Party is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound or subject; or (iii) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any GTY Common Stock or any assets of any GTY Party, other than Permitted Liens. Except (w) as set forth on Section 4.4 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule , (x) the Required Vote, (y) the filing with the SEC of the Registration Statement and such other documents in compliance with the Securities Exchange Act and the Securities Act as may be required in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction and (z) such Consents and Permits, the failure to make or obtain which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, no GTY Party is required to give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any Permit or Consent of any Governmental Body or any other Person in order to consummate the Transaction.

 

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(b)          There is no Order, and no Proceeding is pending or threatened in writing, against any GTY Party, or any of their assets, properties or rights, that (i) challenges or questions the validity of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or any action taken or to be taken in connection with the Transaction, (ii) seeks to restrain or enjoin, or to obtain monetary damage in respect of, the consummation of the Transaction, or (iii) prohibits the GTY Parties from complying with their obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise consummating the Transaction.

 

4.5           Brokers’ Fees . Except as disclosed in the GTY SEC Filings, no GTY Party has any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Transaction.

 

4.6           SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes .

 

(a)          GTY has filed with the SEC all forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC for and since its initial public offering of securities. As of their respective dates, the GTY SEC Filings (i) were prepared in accordance, in all material respects, with the requirements of the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act, as applicable, as in effect on the date so filed, and (ii) did not, at the time they were filed (or, if amended, as of the date of such amendment), contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or incorporated by reference therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Except to the extent set forth in the preceding sentence, GTY makes no representation or warranty whatsoever concerning any GTY SEC Filing as of any time other than the date or period with respect to which it was filed. The certifications and statements required by (x) Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act and (y) 18 U.S.C. § 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) relating to the GTY SEC Filings are accurate and complete and comply as to form and content with all applicable Governmental Bodies in all material respects.

 

(b)          Each of the consolidated financial statements included in or incorporated by reference into the GTY SEC Filings (including, in each case, any notes and schedules thereto) was prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto or, in the case of unaudited financial statements, as permitted by Form 10-Q of the SEC) and each fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of GTY as of the respective dates thereof and for the respective periods indicated therein, except as otherwise noted therein (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal and recurring year-end adjustments).

 

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(c)          The financial records, systems, controls, data and information of GTY are recorded, stored, maintained and operated under means that are under the exclusive ownership and direct control of GTY or its accountants. GTY has devised and maintain a system of Internal Controls. The Internal Controls for GTY satisfy the requirements of Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act, and such Internal Controls are designed to ensure that all material information concerning GTY is made known on a timely basis to the individuals responsible for the preparation of GTY SEC Filings and other public disclosure documents.

 

4.7           Litigation; Legal Compliance . Except as set forth in Section 4.7 of GTY’s Disclosure Schedule or as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, (a) there is no material Proceeding pending or threatened in writing, involving the GTY Parties, or affecting any of their assets, rights or properties; (b) there are no material Orders to which the GTY Parties are subject; and (c) each GTY Party has complied with, and is in compliance with all applicable Laws, Orders and Permits applicable to the GTY Parties.

 

4.8           Trust Account .

 

(a)          As of August 17, 2018, GTY has at least $562,277,933.00 Dollars in a trust account at UBS, maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, acting as trustee (the “ Trust Account ”) invested in United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, having a maturity of 180 days or less, or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that invest solely in United States “government securities.”

 

ARTICLE 5

PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period between the execution of this Agreement and the Closing.

 

5.1           General . Each Party shall, and shall cause its respective Affiliates to, use all commercially reasonable efforts to take all actions and to do all things necessary, proper, or advisable in order to (a) consummate and make effective the Transaction, including the execution and delivery of all documents and instruments not specifically contemplated this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement but which are necessary, proper or advisable in connection such Transaction; provided , that , nothing herein shall require (x) any GTY Party to take any action to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 7.2 or (y) any Company Party to take any action to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 7.3 and (b) cause the satisfaction, but not waiver, of the other Party’s conditions set forth in Article 7 below.

 

5.2           Consents . As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, the Company shall solicit the Consents set forth on Section 5.2 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule . The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts, and the GTY Parties shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Company, to obtain all such Consents prior to the Closing.

 

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5.3           Operation of Business . Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, as set forth in Section 5.3(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule , or with the prior written consent of GTY, the Sherpa Holders shall, and shall cause the Company and their Affiliates to: (i) conduct the Company and the Business only in the Ordinary Course of Business, (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the business, properties, physical facilities and operations of the Company and the Business, preserve intact the current business organization of the Company, keep available the services of the current officers, employees and agents of the Company, and maintain the relations and goodwill with suppliers, customers, lessors, licensors, lenders and key employees, (iii) not incur any Taxes outside of the ordinary course of business; (iv) not enter into any agreement with any Governmental Body with respect to any Tax or Tax Returns of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company; (v) not surrender a right of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company to a Tax refund; (vi) not change an accounting period of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company with respect to any Tax; (vii) not file an amended Tax Return for the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company; (viii) not make a material Tax election inconsistent with past practices; (ix) not change or revoke any material election with respect to Taxes or Tax Return of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company; (x) not extend the applicable statute of limitations with respect to any Tax of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company; (xi) not take any action that could result in the Company ceasing to be classified as a partnership for income Tax purposes or any Subsidiary of the Company ceasing to be classified as a “disregarded entity” for income Tax purposes; (xii) not otherwise take any action, or fail to take any reasonable action within its control, that would require disclosure pursuant to Section 2.6(c) of this Agreement; (xiii) not otherwise take any action that would reasonably be expected to result in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Article 2 becoming false or inaccurate such that the condition set forth in Section 7.2(a) would fail to be satisfied; (xiv) not repay or incur any Debt after 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date; (xv) continue to operate in a manner consistent with the operating budget and to make capital expenditures in the Ordinary Course of Business (and, with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2018 and 2019, in an aggregate amount not less than 90% of the budgeted amounts therefor under the capital expenditure and operating budgets, each as provided to GTY) and (xvi) not to take any of the following actions, except in the Ordinary Course of Business:

 

(a)          collect or discount accounts receivable, accelerate the collection of accounts receivable from future periods into more current periods, delay the payment of accounts payable or accrued expenses, decrease the historic levels of inventory, delay the purchase of services or supplies or delay capital repairs or maintenance;

 

(b)          enter into new agreements or modify existing agreements that would incur deferred revenue or offer rebates, discounts or other pricing incentives;

 

(c)          (i) grant any increase in salary or bonuses, any incentive award, bonus, severance or similar compensation or otherwise increase the compensation or benefits payable or provided (including vacation) to any present or former director, officer, employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider except such grants, announcements and increases set forth on Section 2.6(d)(vii) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule or as required by existing Contracts; (ii) adopt, amend or terminate any Employee Benefit Plan or increased the compensation or benefits provided under any Employee Benefit Plan, (iii) hire, promote, or change the classification (exempt or non-exempt) or status (employee or independent contractor) in respect of any employee, consultant, advisor, agent or other individual service provider or (iv) grant any equity or equity-based awards;

 

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(d)          issue, create, incur or assume any Debt or incur, offer, place, arrange, syndicate, assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable for, any Debt for borrowed money (directly, contingently or otherwise), other than Debt which can be paid-off in full at the Closing;

 

(e)          make any change in its accounting, auditing or tax methods, principles, periods, practices or elections, including any change or modification to the cash management customs and practices (including the collection of receivables, payment of payables, maintenance of inventory and credit practices), other than those required by applicable Law or GAAP;

 

(f)          commit to make any future capital expenditure not made prior to Closing, except for capital expenditures that are consistent with the capital expenditure and operating budgets provided to GTY;

 

(g)          amend or modify any pricing or collection terms of any Material Contract (or any Contract that would have been a Material Contract if in existence on the date hereof), if such amendment or modification would delay or defer cash collection or accounts receivable recordation or recognition under such Material Contract or Contract; or

 

(h)          agree or commit to do any of the foregoing.

 

5.4           Access and Cooperation .

 

(a)          The Company shall, and shall cause the Company and their Affiliates to: (i) provide the GTY Parties and their respective representatives full access to key personnel, books, records, facilities, properties, customers, suppliers, records, Contracts, documents and data of the Company and the Business, and (ii) furnish the GTY Parties and their respective representatives with copies of all such books, records, Tax Returns, Contracts, documents, data and information as they may reasonably request; provided , that such access, investigations and inquiries by or on behalf of the GTY Parties shall (x) be given at reasonable times and upon prior written notice, and (y) during normal business hours and without undue interference with normal operations or customer or employee relations.

 

(b)          All information disclosed by or to any Party, the Company or any GTY Party, or any of their respective agents and representatives, pursuant to this Agreement shall be kept confidential in accordance with the confidentiality agreement, dated June 4, 2018 (the “ Confidentiality Agreement ”), between GTY and the Company.

 

(c)          In the event and for so long as any Party actively is contesting or defending against any charge, complaint or other Proceeding by any other Person in connection with (i) any transaction contemplated under this Agreement or (ii) any event, fact, circumstance, or occurrence or transaction on or prior to the Closing Date involving the Company or the GTY Parties, each other Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, cooperate with such Party or its counsel in the contest or defense, make available its personnel, and provide such testimony and access to its books and records as shall be necessary or desirable in connection with such contest or defense thereof, including entering into a joint defense agreement or confidentiality agreement with respect thereto, all at the sole cost and expense of the contesting or defending Party, except to the extent that the contesting or defending Party is entitled to indemnification therefor pursuant to Article 8 .

 

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5.5           Notice of Developments . Each Party shall provide the other Parties with prompt written notice of (a) any failure to comply with or satisfy, in any material respect, any of its covenants, conditions or agreements hereunder, or (b) any event, fact or circumstance that (i) would reasonably be expected to cause any of such Party’s representations and warranties to become untrue or misleading or which would affect its ability to consummate the Transaction, (ii) would have been required to be disclosed by such Party under this Agreement had it existed or been known on the date hereof, (iii) gives such Party any reason to believe that any of the conditions of the other Party set forth in Article 7 would reasonably be expected not to be satisfied, (iv) is of a nature that is or would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect on the Company or GTY Party, or (v) would require any amendment or supplement to any GTY SEC Filing. Each Party shall have the obligation to supplement or amend its respective Disclosure Schedule with respect to any matter hereafter arising or discovered which, if existing or known at the date of this Agreement, would have been required to be set forth or described therein; provided , that to the extent such supplement or amendment relates to any matter that occurred or existed prior to the date of this Agreement, then such supplement or amendment shall not be deemed to have cured any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warrant with respect to such matter contained in this Agreement, including for purposes of indemnification under Article 8 ; provided , further , that to the extent such supplement or amendment relates to any matter that occurring or arising on or after the date of this Agreement, then such supplement or amendment shall not form the basis of a claim for a breach hereunder (except to the extent caused by a failure to operate the Company and the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business from and after the date of this Agreement), but may be considered for purposes of determining the satisfaction of the conditions in Article 7 . Such obligations of the Parties to amend or supplement their respective Disclosure Schedules shall terminate on the earlier to occur of (i) the termination of this Agreement and (ii) the Closing Date.

 

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5.6           No Solicitation of Transaction; No Trading .

 

(a)          The Company and its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives shall not, directly or indirectly: (i) solicit, initiate or encourage any inquiry, proposal, offer or contact from any Person (other than as contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to effectuate the Closing) relating to any transaction involving (A) the sale of any Capital Stock, assets (other than the sale of inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business) or debt of the Company, (B) any acquisition, divestiture, merger, share or unit exchange, consolidation, redemption, financing or similar transaction involving the Company, or (C) any similar transaction or business combination involving the Company (in each case, an “ Acquisition Proposal ”); (ii) participate in any discussion or negotiation regarding, or furnish any information with respect to, or assist or facilitate in any manner, any Acquisition Proposal or any attempt to make an Acquisition Proposal; (iii) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, any Acquisition Proposal; (iv) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, or execute or enter into, any letter of intent, agreement in principle, memorandum of understanding, merger agreement, asset or share purchase or share exchange agreement, option agreement or other similar agreement related to any Acquisition Proposal; (v) enter into any agreement or agreement in principle requiring any Party or the Company to abandon, terminate or fail to consummate the Transaction or breach its obligations hereunder or thereunder; or (vi) propose or agree to do any of the foregoing. The Company and its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, managers, principals, partners, members, employees, agents, consultants, lenders, financing sources, advisors, accountants or other representatives, representatives shall immediately cease and cause to be terminated all existing discussions or negotiations with any Person conducted heretofore with respect to any Acquisition Proposal, or any inquiry or proposal that may reasonably be expected to result in an Acquisition Proposal, request the prompt return or destruction of all confidential information previously furnished with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (except to the extent required by Law or internal compliance policies or procedures) and immediately terminate all physical and electronic data room access previously granted to any Person with respect to an Acquisition Proposal.

 

(b)          The Company and the Sherpa Holders acknowledge and agree that each is aware, and that the Company, the Sherpa Holders and each of their respective Affiliates and representatives is aware (or upon receipt of any material nonpublic information of the GTY Parties, will be advised), of the restrictions imposed by the United States federal securities Laws and other applicable foreign and domestic Laws on Persons possessing material nonpublic information about a public company. The Company and the Sherpa Holders hereby agree, for themselves and on behalf of each of their respective Affiliates and representatives, that from the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date and the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, or while any of them are in possession of such material nonpublic information, none of such Persons shall, directly or indirectly, acquire, offer or propose to acquire, agree to acquire, sell or transfer or offer or propose to sell or transfer any securities of GTY, communicate such information to any other Person, take any other action with respect to GTY, or cause or encourage any Person to do any of the foregoing.

 

5.7           SEC Filings .

 

(a)          As promptly as practicable, GTY shall prepare and file a Current Report on Form 8-K pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act to report the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Form 8-K ”), and the Parties shall issue a mutually agreeable press release announcing the execution of this Agreement (the “ Signing Press Release ”).

 

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(b)          As promptly as reasonably practicable after the date hereof and the availability of the PCAOB Financial Statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries and the other target companies and their subsidiaries involved in the Roll-Up Transactions, GTY and the Company shall prepare and GTY shall file with the SEC the Registration Statement which shall (i) comply as to form, in all material respects, with, as applicable, the provisions of the Securities Act and (ii) include a proxy statement (the “ Proxy Statement ”) for the purpose of soliciting proxies from GTY Shareholders to vote at the GTY Shareholder Meeting in favor of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters that will also constitute a prospectus pursuant to which the securities of Holdings issuable in connection with the GTY Merger will be registered under the Securities Act. GTY and the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC as promptly as practicable after such filing, and GTY shall thereafter, in compliance with the relevant requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, file and mail or deliver the Proxy Statement to the stockholders of GTY. GTY shall advise the Company and the Sherpa Holders promptly after it receives notice thereof, of the respective times when any supplement or amendment has been filed, of the issuance of any stop order, or of any request by the SEC for amendment of any of the Registration Statement or comments thereon and responses thereto or requests by the SEC for additional information. The Parties acknowledge that a substantial portion of the Registration Statement and certain other forms, reports and other filings required to be made by GTY under the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act in connection with the Transaction (collectively, “ Additional GTY Filings ”) shall include disclosure regarding the Company and the Business, and their management, operations and financial condition. Accordingly, the Company agrees to, and agrees to cause the Company to, as promptly as reasonably practicable, provide GTY with all information concerning the Sherpa Holders and the Company, the Business, their management, operations and financial condition, in each case, that is reasonably required to be included in the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings or any other GTY SEC Filing. The Company shall make, and shall cause the Company to make, their Affiliates, directors, officers, managers and employees available to GTY and its counsel in connection with the drafting of the Registration Statement and Additional GTY Filings and responding in a timely manner to comments thereto from the SEC. If, at any time prior to the Closing, the Parties discover or become aware of any event, fact or circumstance relating to the Sherpa Holders, the Company or the Business, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, managers or employees or their respective management, operations or financial condition, which should be set forth in an amendment or a supplement to the Registration Statement so that such documents would not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or failure to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading, such Person shall promptly inform the other Parties, and the Parties shall cooperate reasonably in connection with preparing and disseminating any such required amendment or supplement. GTY shall make all necessary filings with respect to the Transaction under the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act and applicable blue sky Laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. GTY, acting through the GTY Board, shall include in the Proxy Statement the recommendation of the GTY Board that the GTY Shareholders vote in favor of the adoption of this Agreement and the approval of the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters; provided , however , that the GTY Board may withdraw or modify such recommendation if the GTY Board determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, that failure to do so could be inconsistent with its fiduciary obligations under applicable Law.

 

(c)          At least five (5) days prior to Closing, GTY shall begin preparing, in consultation with Sherpa Holders’ Representative, a draft Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with and announcing the Closing, together with, or incorporating by reference, such information that is or may be required to be disclosed with respect to the Transaction pursuant to Form 8-K (the “ Closing Form 8-K ”). Prior to the Closing, the Parties shall prepare a mutually agreeable press release announcing the consummation of the Transaction (“ Closing Press Release ”). Concurrently with the Closing, GTY shall distribute the Closing Press Release, and as soon as practicable thereafter, file the Closing Form 8-K with the SEC.

 

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(d)          The Company and the Sherpa Holders covenant and agree, jointly and severally, that the information (i) relating to the Sherpa Holders, the Company or the Business, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, managers or employees or their respective management, operations or financial condition, or (ii) provided by the Company, the Sherpa Holders or the Company, or any of their respective Affiliates or representatives, in any case, to be contained in the Registration Statement, the Additional GTY Filings, any other GTY SEC Filing, any document submitted to any other Governmental Body or any announcement or public statement regarding the Transaction (including the Signing Press Release and the Closing Press Release) shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading at (w) the time such information is filed, submitted or made publicly available, (w) the time the Proxy Statement (or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto) is first mailed to the stockholders of GTY, (y) the time of the GTY Shareholder Meeting, or (z) the Closing.

 

5.8            Registration Rights . The Parties hereto agree that Exhibit B hereto sets forth the registration rights relating to any GTY Common Stock to be issued to the Sherpa Holders hereunder in connection with the Earnout Payment, if applicable. The Sherpa Holders agrees to cooperate in good faith with GTY prior to reselling any GTY Common Stock the Sherpa Holders may receive hereunder to ensure an orderly disposition of such GTY Common Stock that maximizes value for all holders of GTY Common Stock.

 

5.9            Investor Presentations . Each Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates and its and their respective officers, employees, and advisors, including legal and accounting advisors, to provide, on a timely basis, all cooperation and information that that is reasonably necessary and customary in connection with preparation of investor presentations related to the Transaction and to be available on a reasonable and customary basis for meetings, including management and other presentations and “road show” appearances.

 

5.10          Certain Business Relationships . The Company and the Company, as applicable, shall cause all of the Contracts which are or are required to be set forth in Section 2.18 of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule (regardless of whether they are, in fact, so listed) to be terminated at or prior to the Closing.

 

5.11          Exercise of Company Rights . Upon the request of GTY, the Company or the Sherpa Holders, as applicable, shall exercise any rights they may have under the Company’s organizational documents to compel the Sherpa Holders to (i) execute and deliver any documents, certificates, or agreements reasonably necessary to consummate transactions contemplated hereby and (ii) waive any rights with respect to appraisal of Sherpa Units or similar rights, in each case, to the extent permitted by applicable Law.

 

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5.12          Financial Statements and Related Information . The Company shall provide to GTY as promptly as practicable after the date of this Agreement (i) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the audited consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statement of cash flows as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB and shall be unqualified, (ii) audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, including consolidated balance sheets, statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and statements of cash flows as of and for the nine (9) month period ended September 30, 2018 (and the unaudited comparable period in the prior year) together with all related notes and schedules thereto, prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods and Regulation S-X, accompanied by a signed report of the Company’s independent auditor with respect thereto, which report shall refer to the standards of the PCAOB, (iii) all other audited and unaudited financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries required under the applicable rules, regulations and guidance of the SEC to be included in the Registration Statement and/or the Closing Form 8-K and (iv) all selected financial data of the Company and its subsidiaries required by Item 301 of Regulation S-K, in each case to be included in the Registration Statement and the Closing Form 8-K (collectively, the financial statements and information referred to in this Section 5.12 , the “ PCAOB Financial Statements ”).

 

ARTICLE 6

POST-CLOSING COVENANTS

 

The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period following the Closing:

 

6.1           General . Following the Closing, each Party shall take such further actions and execute and deliver such further documents and instruments as may be required or reasonably requested by any other Party to consummate fully the Transaction and to effect the other purposes of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

 

6.2           D&O Indemnification .

 

(a)          From and after the Closing, GTY shall, subject to any change in additional or lesser coverage in amount, scope, cost of premium or otherwise as decided by a majority of the GTY Board, provide or shall cause to be provided to each individual who becomes a director of any GTY Party (the “ Covered Persons ”), rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance which are at least as favorable to such individuals as the rights to advancement of expenses, exculpation from liability and directors’ and officers’ insurance set forth in the Organizational Documents of the Company.

 

(b)          For a period of six (6) years after the Closing, the GTY Parties shall either maintain director and officer liability insurance or acquire a director and officer liability run-off policy, which in either case shall provide coverage for the individuals who were officers, directors or managers of the Company or the GTY Parties prior to Closing comparable to coverage provided by other entities in the same industry as the Company.

 

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(c)          From and after the Closing, in the event any GTY Party or any of its successors or assigns (i) consolidates with or merges into any other Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger, or (ii) transfers or conveys all or substantially all of their assets to any Person, then, and in each such case, to the extent necessary, unless occurring by operation of law, proper provision shall be made so that the successors and assigns of GTY assume the obligations set forth in this Section 6.2 .

 

(d)          The provisions of this Section 6.2 , (i) are intended to be for the benefit of, to grant third-party rights to and shall be enforceable by, and may not be amended without the approval of, each Covered Person and his heirs and representatives and (ii) are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other rights to indemnification or contribution that any such Person may have by Contract or otherwise.

 

6.3           Incentive Plan . After the Closing, GTY shall establish the GTY Equity Incentive Plan substantially in the form set forth on Exhibit D . Holdings shall reserve 300,000 shares pursuant to the GTY Equity Incentive Plan for issuance of restricted stock or other equity-based awards to be granted with performance-based vesting at or after the Closing to employees who are employed in the Business.

 

6.4           Tax Matters .

 

(a)          Tax Returns.

 

(i)          At the Sherpa Holder’s sole cost and expense, the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall (A) prepare and timely file, or cause to the Company and its Subsidiaries to prepare and timely file, any Tax Returns of the Company and each Subsidiary of the Company due (after taking into account all appropriate extensions) on or prior to the Closing Date (the “Pre-Closing Tax Returns”); (B) prepare or (or cause the Company to prepare) the IRS Form 1065 (and any comparable state and local Tax Returns) of the Company for Pre-Closing Tax Period (the “ Partnership Returns ” and collectively with Pre-Closing Tax Returns, the “ Sherpa Holder Prepared Returns ”); and (C) timely pay all Taxes that are shown as payable with respect with respect to any Sherpa Holder Prepared Returns. Each Sherpa Holder Prepared Return shall be prepared in accordance with existing procedures and practices and accounting methods. Each Partnership Return due after the Closing Date that needs to be filed by the Company or any Subsidiary shall be submitted to GTY for review at least thirty (30) days prior to the due date of the Tax Return. The Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall incorporate all reasonable comments of GTY into the final form to be filed. GTY shall cause the Company to file all Partnership Returns prepared by the Sherpa Holders’ Representative and timely delivered to GTY in accordance with this Section 6.4(a). No Sherpa Holder Prepared Return may be amended after the Closing without the prior written consent of GTY.

 

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(ii)          GTY shall cause the Company and each Subsidiary of the Company to prepare and timely file all Tax Returns (other than Partnership Returns) of the Company and each Subsidiary of the Company due after the Closing Date (the “ GTY Prepared Returns ”). To the extent that a GTY Prepared Return relates solely to a Pre-Closing Tax Period, such Tax Return shall be prepared on a basis consistent with existing procedures and practices and accounting methods unless otherwise required by Law. Each GTY Prepared Returns that shows an Indemnified Tax and was not prepared in accordance with past practices, procedures, or accounting methods shall be submitted to the Sherpa Holders’ Representative for review and comment at least thirty (30) days prior to the due date of the Tax Return. GTY shall incorporate any reasonable comments made by the Sherpa Holders’ Representative in the final Tax Return prior to filing. No failure or delay of GTY in providing GTY Prepared Returns for the Sherpa Holders’ Representative to review shall reduce or otherwise affect the obligations or liabilities of the Sherpa Holders pursuant to this Agreement.

 

(iii)        Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 6.4(a) , the Sherpa Holders, at their sole cost and expense, shall be solely responsible for filing all of the Tax Returns required to be filed by any Sherpa Holder and paying all of the Taxes due and owing to any Sherpa Holder (including to the extent attributable to income of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries that flows up to the Sherpa Holders).

 

(b)          Apportionment of Taxes. For purposes of determining whether the following Taxes are attributable to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or the portion of any Straddle Period ending on or prior to the Closing Date) the parties agree as follows:

 

(i)          In the case of property Taxes and other similar Taxes imposed on a periodic basis for a Straddle Period, the amounts that are attributable to the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date shall be determined by multiplying the Taxes for the entire Straddle Period by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of calendar days in the portion of the period ending on the Closing Date and the denominator of which is the number of calendar days in the entire Straddle Period.

 

(ii)         In the case of Taxes in the form of interest or penalties, all such Taxes shall be treated as attributable to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date) to the extent relating to a Tax for a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion of a Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date) whether such items are incurred, accrued, assessed or similarly charged on, before or after the Closing Date.

 

(iii)        In the case of Taxes imposed on the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company or any GTY Indemnitee as a result of income of any Flow-Thru Entity realized prior to the Closing Date (such income being computed assuming the Flow-Thru Entity had a year that ends on the Closing Date and closed its books), such Taxes shall be treated as Taxes of the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company for a Pre-Closing Tax Period.

 

(iv)        In the case of all other Taxes for a Straddle Period (including income Taxes, employment Taxes, and sales and use Taxes) the amount attributable to the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date shall be determined as if the Company or Subsidiary filed a separate Tax Return with respect to such Taxes for the portion of the Straddle Period ending as of the end of the day on the Closing Date using a “closing of the books methodology.” For purposes of clause (iv), any item determined on an annual or periodic basis (including amortization and depreciation deductions and the effects of graduated rates) shall be allocated to the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date based on the mechanics set forth in clause (i) for periodic Taxes.

 

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(c)          Cooperation. GTY, the Company and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative and each Sherpa Holder shall (i) assist in the preparation and timely filing of any Tax Return of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company; (ii) assist in any audit or other Proceeding with respect to Taxes or Tax Returns of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company (whether or not a Tax Contest); (iii) make available any information, records, or other documents relating to any Taxes or Tax Returns of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company; (iv) provide any information necessary or reasonably requested to allow GTY, the Company, or any Subsidiary of the Company to comply with any information reporting or withholding requirements contained in the Code or other applicable Laws or to compute the amount of payroll or other employment Taxes due with respect to any payment made in connection with this Agreement; and (v) provide certificates or forms, and timely execute any Tax Return, that are necessary or appropriate to establish an exemption for (or reduction in) any Transfer Tax.

 

(d)          Tax Contests.

 

(i)          If any Governmental Body issues to the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company (A) a written notice of its intent to audit or conduct another Proceeding with respect to Taxes of the Company or Subsidiary of the Company for any Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period or (B) a written notice of deficiency for Taxes for any Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period (a “ Tax Claim ”), GTY shall notify the Sherpa Holders’ Representative of its receipt of such communication from the Governmental Body within thirty (30) days of receipt. No failure or delay of the GTY in the performance of the foregoing shall reduce or otherwise affect the obligations or liabilities of the Sherpa Holders pursuant to this Agreement.

 

(ii)         The Company or applicable Subsidiary shall control any audit or other Proceeding in respect of any Tax Return or Taxes of the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company (a “ Tax Contest ”); provided , however , that (A) the Sherpa Holders’ Representative, at the Sherpa Holders’ sole cost and expense, shall have the right to participate in any such Tax Contest to the extent it relates to a Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period; (B) GTY shall not allow the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company to settle or otherwise resolve any Tax Contest if such settlement or other resolution relates to Taxes for a Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period without the permission of the Sherpa Holders’ Representative (which will not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned).

 

(iii)        Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall control any Tax Contest relating to a Partnership Return, provided (A) the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall keep GTY reasonably informed regarding the status of such Tax Contest; (B) the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall control the Tax Contest diligently and in good faith; (C) GTY shall have the right to participate in such Tax Contest; (D) the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall not settle, resolve, or abandon the Tax Contest (or any portion thereof) without the prior written consent of GTY; (E) the Sherpa Holders shall bear all costs and expenses of the Sherpa Holders’ Representative and the Company and its Subsidiaries in controlling such Tax Contest; and (F) the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall not, and shall not cause the Company to, elect to apply any provision of the Revised Partnership Audit Provisions to any Tax year beginning prior to January 1, 2018.

 

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(e)          Transfer Taxes. All federal, state, local, non-U.S. transfer, excise, sales, use, ad valorem, value added, registration, stamp, recording, property and similar Taxes or fees applicable to, imposed upon, or arising out of the transfer of the shares in the Company or any other transaction contemplated by this Agreement and all related interest and penalties (collectively, “ Transfer Taxes ”) shall be paid by the Sherpa Holders

 

(f)          Tax Refunds.

 

(i)          Subject to Section 6.4(f)(iii) , all refunds of Taxes (other than refunds of Transfer Taxes, which shall be allocated in the same manner as Transfer Taxes are allocated under Section 6.4(e) ) of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company for any Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion of a Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date as determined in accordance with the same principles provided for in Section 6.4(b) ) (whether in the form of cash received from the applicable Governmental Body or a direct credit against Taxes that are not Indemnified Taxes) shall be for the benefit of the Sherpa Holders.

 

(ii)         To the extent that GTY, the Company, or any Subsidiary of the Company receives a refund that is for the benefit of the Sherpa Holders, GTY shall pay to the Sherpa Holders’ Representative for distribution to the Sherpa Holders the amount of such refund (without interest other than interest received from the Governmental Body), net of (i) any Taxes (including any Taxes that would be imposed on a distribution of any portion of such refund to GTY); and (ii) any expenses that GTY, the Company, or any Subsidiary or any of their Affiliates incur (or has or will incur) with respect to such refund (and related interest). The net amount due to the Sherpa Holders shall be payable ten (10) days after receipt of the refund from the applicable Governmental Body (or, if the refund is in the form of direct credit, ten (10) days after filing the Tax Return claiming such credit).

 

(iii)        Nothing in this Section 6.4(f) shall require that GTY make any payment with respect to any refund for a Tax (and such refunds shall be for the benefit of GTY, the Company, and its Subsidiaries) that is with respect to (A) any refund of Tax that is the result of the carrying back of any net operating loss or other Tax attribute or Tax credit incurred in a Post-Closing Tax Period (or portion of any Straddle Period beginning after the Closing Date); (B) any refund of Tax paid after the Closing Date to the extent the Sherpa Holders have not indemnified GTY, the Company, or the applicable Subsidiary for such Taxes; or (C) any refund for Tax that gives rise to a payment obligation by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company to any Person under applicable Law or pursuant to a provision of a contract or other agreement entered (or assumed) by the Company (or any Subsidiary of the Company) on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

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(g)          Tax Treatment; Allocation.

 

(i)          GTY and the Sherpa Holders agree that the sale of the Sherpa Units is intended for all applicable income Tax purposes to be treated as a sale of partnership interests by the Sherpa Holders and a purchase of assets by GTY and the partnership formed by the Company with the Sherpa Holders as partners shall terminate for income Tax purposes as of the end of the Closing Date.

 

(ii)         Within sixty (60) days of the final determination of Final Cash Consideration, GTY shall provide to the Sherpa Holders a schedule allocating the purchase price (including the applicable liabilities of the Company) among the assets of the Company (the “ Purchase Price Allocation Schedule ”). The Purchase Price Allocation Schedule will be prepared in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Code.

 

(iii)        The parties hereto shall make appropriate adjustments to the Purchase Price Allocation Schedule to reflect changes in the purchase price. The parties hereto agree for all Tax reporting purposes to report the transactions in accordance with the agreements herein and the Purchase Price Allocation Schedule, as adjusted pursuant to the preceding sentence, and to not take any position during the course of any audit or other proceeding inconsistent with the agreements as to Tax treatment herein or with such schedule unless required by a determination of the applicable Governmental Body that is final.

 

(h)          Tax Distributions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, no Sherpa Holder shall retain any right to any distribution for Taxes pursuant to the terms of the Company’s operating agreement.

 

ARTICLE 7

CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION TO CLOSE

 

7.1           Conditions to Obligations of the Sherpa Holders and GTY Parties . The obligations of the Company, GTY and the Sherpa Holders to consummate the Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          the Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the SEC;

 

(b)          the Required Vote shall have been obtained;

 

(c)          there shall not be any Law or Order in effect preventing consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part, or any Proceeding seeking to restrain, prevent, change or delay the consummation of the Transaction, in whole or in part

 

(d)          The GTY Stock Redemptions shall have been completed in accordance with the terms hereof, all rules and regulations of the SEC and the Proxy Statement and GTY shall have delivered to the Company evidence that, immediately prior the Closing (and following the GTY Stock Redemptions and payment of any expenses related to the transactions contemplated under this Agreement), that GTY will have no less than the Necessary Cash Amount in the Trust Account.

 

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(e)          The GTY Merger has been declared effective.

 

7.2           Conditions to Obligations of GTY . The obligations of GTY Sub to consummate the Transaction are subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) of the following conditions:

 

(a)          Each of the representations and warranties of the Company contained in Article 2 shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, except for the Fundamental Representations, which must be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date, in each case as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

(b)          the Company and the Sherpa Holders shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of the covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed by it prior to or at the Closing;

 

(c)          there shall not have been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any Sherpa Holder, the Company or the Business;

 

(d)          the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 7.2(a) , (b) and (c) is satisfied, (ii) the Organizational Documents of the Company, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of the Company, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of the Company;

 

(e)          the Consents or Permits set forth in Section 7.2(e) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule shall have been obtained;

 

(f)          the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY the Escrow Agreement executed by the Sherpa Holders’ Representative;

 

(g)          the Sherpa Holders shall have delivered to GTY a duly executed Sherpa Holder Lockup Agreement;

 

(h)          each Sherpa Holder shall have delivered to GTY a properly completed and executed certificate of non-foreign status in a form that complies with Treasury Regulation Section 1.1445-2(b)(2) and Section 1446(f) of the Code;

 

(i)          each Sherpa Holder shall have provided a properly completed and executed IRS Form W-9;

 

(j)          the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY a good standing certificate (or equivalent certificate) issued not more than ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date for the Company;

 

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(k)          the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY evidence of the termination of each Contract set forth on Section 2.18 of the Company Disclosure Schedule ;

 

(l)          the Sherpa Holders shall have delivered to GTY duly executed pay-off letters, releases, Lien discharges and such other evidence of the satisfaction in full of all Debt of the Company Parties and the release of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) on the assets and properties of the Company Parties;

 

(m)          the Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall have delivered to GTY the executed employment agreement of David Farrell, in a form reasonably acceptable to GTY;

 

(n)          the Sherpa Holders shall have delivered to GTY the executed restrictive covenant agreement of David Farrell, in a form reasonably acceptable to GTY;

 

(o)          GTY has received the PCAOB Audited Financial Statements of the Company in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to GTY; and

 

(p)          the Roll-Up Transactions have closed or will close substantially simultaneously to the Closing.

 

All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to GTY.

 

7.3           Conditions to Obligations of the Company . The Company’s obligation to consummate the Transaction is subject to satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) the following conditions:

 

(a)          all of the representations and warranties of GTY contained in Article 4 of this Agreement shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case of as such earlier date);

 

(b)          GTY shall have performed and complied with, in all material respects, all of its covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed prior to or at the Closing;

 

(c)          GTY shall have delivered to the Sherpa Holders’ Representative a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying (i) that each of the conditions specified above in Section 7.3(a) , (b) and (c) is satisfied; (ii) the Organizational Documents of each GTY Party, (iii) the authorizing resolutions of each GTY Party, and (iv) the incumbency and signatures of the Persons signing this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement on behalf of each GTY Party;

 

(d)          GTY shall have issued and delivered the Cash Consideration to the Sherpa Holders; and

 

(e)          GTY shall have delivered to the Sherpa Holders’ Representative the Escrow Agreement executed by GTY and the Escrow Agent.

 

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All such agreements, documents and other items shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Sherpa Holders’ Representative.

 

ARTICLE 8

REMEDIES FOR BREACHES OF THIS AGREEMENT

 

8.1           Indemnification .

 

(a)           Indemnification by the Sherpa Holders . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Article 8 , the Sherpa Holders, acting through the Sherpa Holders’ Representative, shall indemnify and hold harmless GTY, its Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, including the Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ GTY Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of any Sherpa Holder, the Sherpa Holders’ Representative or the Company in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any Sherpa Holder, the Sherpa Holders’ Representative or the Company in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, (iii) any disputes or Proceedings among the Sherpa Holders, (iv) any and all unpaid Debt, to the extent not actually deducted from the final Cash Consideration, (v) any GTY Tax Losses, and (vi) any Third Party Claim related to the foregoing that alleges facts that, if true, would entitle the GTY Indemnitees to recovery under this Article 8 (collectively, the “ GTY Indemnifiable Matters ”). The Sherpa Holders and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative acknowledge and agree that no Sherpa Holder or controlling Affiliate of any Sherpa Holder shall (a) be a GTY Indemnitee for purposes of this Agreement solely by virtue of its direct or indirect ownership of any GTY Common Stock, or rights thereto, issued as equity consideration pursuant to this Agreement or (b) have any claim or right to contribution or indemnity from any GTY Indemnitee (including any claim or right pursuant to Section 6.2 of this Agreement) with respect to any Loss paid by the Sherpa Holders pursuant to this Article 8 . For the avoidance of doubt, any Taxes (and related Adverse Consequences) resulting from a breach of a Tax Representation shall be governed by Section 8.1(a)(v) rather than Section 8.1(a)(i) and any Taxes (and related Adverse Consequences) resulting from a breach of a covenant by the Company to be performed on or prior to the Closing or a breach of a covenant to be performed by the Sherpa Holders’ Representative pursuant to this Agreement or any other Transaction document shall be governed by Section 8.1(a)(v) rather than Section 8.1(a)(ii) .

 

(b)           Indemnification by GTY . Effective at and after the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Article 8 , GTY shall indemnify and hold harmless each Sherpa Holder and each of their Affiliates and their respective and their respective officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (such Persons, excluding the Company and its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing, collectively, the “ Sherpa Holder Indemnitees ”) from and against any Losses resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of any GTY Party (excluding the Company) in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement of any GTY Party (excluding the Company) in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement or (iii) any Third Party Claim related to the foregoing that alleges facts that, if true, would entitle the Sherpa Holder Indemnitees to recovery under this Article 8 (collectively, the “ Sherpa Holder Indemnifiable Matters ” and, together with the GTY Indemnifiable Matters, the “ Indemnifiable Matters ”).

 

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8.2           Limitations on Indemnification .

 

(a)           Survival .

 

(i)          The representations and warranties in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto shall survive the Closing until the date that is eighteen (18) months following the Closing Date, except that the (i) Fundamental Representations shall survive indefinitely and (ii) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.11 shall survive until the date that is twenty-four (24) months following the Closing Date.

 

(ii)         The covenants and other agreements contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing and remain in full force and effect until the date that is 90 days after such covenants have been performed in accordance with their terms, except that the covenants set forth in Section 6.4 shall survive the Closing and remain in full force and effect until sixty (60) days after the expiration of the statute of limitations period applicable to the underlying subject matter (after giving effect to any waiver, tolling, mitigation or extension thereof).

 

(iii)        Any claim related to any intentional misrepresentation or fraud may be made at any time without limitation.

 

(iv)        Any other claim under this Agreement shall survive until the date that is six (6) years after the Closing Date.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any claim made under and in accordance with this Article 8 prior to the expiration of the applicable period set forth above shall survive until such claim is finally resolved. No knowledge of, or investigation by or on behalf of, any party hereto will constitute a waiver of such party’s right to enforce any covenant, representation or warranty contained herein against any of the other parties or affect the right of a party to indemnification.

 

(b)           Threshold . Subject to the other limitations set forth in this Agreement, including this Section 8.2 , no amount shall be payable by any Indemnifying Party pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 8.1(a)(i) unless and until the aggregate amount of all Losses otherwise payable in connection with such breach exceeds an amount equal to $40,000 (the “ Threshold ”), after which the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for all Losses and not just those Losses that are in excess of the Threshold, subject to Section 8.2(d) ; provided , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses relating to (y) any breach of or inaccuracy in any Fundamental Representation, or (z) any intentional or fraudulent breaches of any representations or warranties.

 

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(c)           Liability Cap . $800,000 shall serve as the maximum liability of any Indemnifying Party which may be recovered from the Indemnifying Party pursuant to, under, relating to or in connection with Section 8.1(a)(i) ; provided , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply in respect of any Losses relating to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any Fundamental Representation, (ii) any intentional or fraudulent breaches of any representations or warranties or (iii) any breach of or inaccuracy in any of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.11 , in which case the maximum liability of any Indemnifying Party under this clause (iii) shall be $1,200,000.

 

8.3           Notice of Loss; Third-Party Claims .

 

(a)          If a GTY Indemnitee or a Sherpa Holder Indemnitee (the “ Indemnified Party ”) intends to make claim for Losses under this Article 8 , then the Indemnified Party shall give the party or parties obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to this Article 8 (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) written notice (a “ Breach Notice ”) of such Indemnifiable Matter which the Indemnified Party has determined has given or would give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement within thirty (30) days of such determination, setting forth (i) a brief description of the nature of the Indemnifiable Matter, (ii) the underlying representation, warranty, covenant or agreement alleged to have been breached and the facts then known as it relates to the Indemnifiable Matter, (iii) the total amount of the actual out-of-pocket Loss or the anticipated potential Loss (including any costs or expenses which have been or may be reasonably incurred in connection therewith), if known and quantifiable; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 8 , except to the extent that such failure shall have materially adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of the Breach Notice to dispute the contents of the Breach Notice. If the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party are unable to resolve the disputes to the Breach Notice, if any, within thirty (30) days of the Indemnifying Party’s receipt of the Breach Notice, the Indemnified Party shall be free to pursue such remedies as may be available to the Indemnified Party on the terms and subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(b)          If an Indemnified Party receives notice of any Proceeding with respect to an Indemnifiable Matter which may give rise to a claim for Losses under this Article 8 (a “ Third Party Claim ”), within thirty (30) days of the receipt of such notice, the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party notice of such Third Party Claim; provided , however , that the failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 8 , except to the extent that such failure shall have materially adversely affected the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend against or reduce its or the Indemnified Party’s liability. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, by written notice to the Indemnified Party, to assume the entire control of the defense, compromise or settlement of the Third Party Claim, and shall be entitled to appoint a recognized and reputable counsel to be the lead counsel in connection with such defense that is reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume the defense of a Third Party Claim:

 

(i)          the Indemnifying Party shall diligently and in good faith defend such Third Party Claim and shall keep the Indemnified Party reasonably informed of the status of such defense;

 

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(ii)         the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in any such defense, compromise or settlement thereof, including, without limitation, the selection of counsel, and the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party all information and documents related to such Third Party Claim; and

 

(iii)        the Indemnified Party (A) may participate in such defense and retain one law firm reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party at the Indemnifying Party’s expense if the Indemnified Party has been advised by outside legal counsel that there exists a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party or that there are one or more legal defenses available to the Indemnified Party which are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party or (B) may participate in such defense at the Indemnified Party’s expense in all other circumstances.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 8.3 , the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to assume or conduct the defense of any Third-Party Claim (without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, in its sole discretion) if (i) such Third-Party Claim relates to or arises in connection with any criminal action, subpoena, criminal investigative demand, criminal investigation or criminal proceeding of a Governmental Body, (ii) such Third-Party Claim seeks an injunction or equitable relief against any Indemnified Party, (iii) the Indemnifying Party has failed or is failing to defend in good faith such Third-Party Claim, (iv) the assumption of the defense of the Third-Party Claim would, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, give rise to conflicts of interest, (v) the assumption of the defense of the Third-Party Claim would have, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, a material adverse effect on the business relationship between the Indemnified Party and any Persons with whom it has material business dealings, (vi) settlement of, or an adverse judgment with respect to, the Third-Party Claim is, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, likely to establish a precedential custom or practice adverse to the continuing business interests of the Indemnified Party, (vii) the Indemnifying Party’s counsel is not reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, or (viii) the Indemnifying Party has not agreed and acknowledged in writing for the benefit of the Indemnified Party its unqualified obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party as provided hereunder with respect to such Third-Party Claim, subject to the limitations set forth in this Article 8 . If the Indemnifying Party (i) does not elect to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim, whether by not giving the Indemnified Party timely notice of its desire to so defend or otherwise, (ii) after assuming the defense of a Third-Party Claim, fails to take steps necessary to defend diligently such Third-Party Claim or (iii) is not entitled to defend the Indemnified Party against a Third-Party Claim pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 8.3 , the Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not the obligation to, assume such defense and shall have the sole power to direct and control such defense, with counsel of its choosing it being understood that the Indemnified Party’s right to indemnification for a Third-Party Claim (including the payment of the reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party’s counsel by the Indemnifying Party) shall not be adversely affected by assuming the defense of such Third-Party Claim. The Indemnifying Party may enter into a settlement or consent to any judgment without the consent of the Indemnified Party so long as (i) such settlement or judgment involves monetary damages only which are indemnifiable in full by the Indemnifying Party and such Indemnifying Party has funded the payment of such monetary damages in full, (ii) a term of the settlement or judgment is that the Person or Persons asserting such Third-Party Claim unconditionally release all Indemnified Parties from all liability with respect to such claim and (iii) such settlement does not include any statement or admission of fact regarding culpability of, or failure to act by or on behalf of, the Indemnified Party; otherwise the consent of the Indemnified Party shall be required in order to enter into any settlement of, or consent to the entry of a judgment with respect to, any Third-Party Claim, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume control of the defense of a Third-Party Claim in accordance with this Section 8.3 , the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ counsel separate from counsel employed by the Indemnifying Party in any such action and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel employed by the Indemnified Party shall be at the expense of the Indemnified Party.

 

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(c)          To the extent that there is an inconsistency between this Section 8.3 and Section 6.4 as it relates to a Tax matter, the provisions of Section 6.4 shall govern.

 

8.4           Other Indemnification Matters . For purposes of determining (i) whether there has been any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty (ii) the amount of Losses resulting from any such inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty in Section 2.6(a) and Section 2.6(c)(x) ), all qualifications or exceptions in any representation or warranty relating to or referring to the terms “material”, “materiality”, “in all material respects”, “Material Adverse Effect” or any similar term or phrase shall be disregarded, it being the understanding of the Parties that for purposes of determining liability under this Article 8 , the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall be read as if such terms and phrases were not included in them.

 

8.5           Release of Escrow Amount from Escrow . Subject to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, in the event that the GTY Indemnitees are entitled to indemnification from the Sherpa Holders pursuant to this Article 8 , the Escrow Agent shall, upon the receipt of a joint written instruction from GTY and the Sherpa Holders’ Representative, or written instruction from GTY attaching a final non-appealable court order from a court of competent jurisdiction setting forth the amount of such Loss, release and transfer to the GTY Indemnitees pursuant to this Article 8 an amount in cash equal to such Loss.

 

8.6           Exclusive Remedy . Except as provided in the last sentence of this Section 8.6 , each Party hereby (a) acknowledges and agrees that, from and after the Closing, the sole and exclusive remedy of such Party, with respect to any and all claims for Adverse Consequences arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall be pursuant and subject to the requirements of the indemnification provisions set forth in this Article 8 , and (b) acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent required by applicable Law to be effective, the agreements, waivers and releases contained in this Section 8.6 are conspicuous. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, nothing contained in this Article 8 or elsewhere in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall in any way impair, modify or otherwise any Party’s right to (y) bring any claim or Proceeding against any other Party based upon such other Party’s intentional misrepresentation or fraud, or (z) right to seek or obtain specific performance of any covenant or agreement required to be performed by the terms of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

 

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8.7           Right of Setoff . GTY shall have the right to withhold and setoff against any amount due to the Sherpa Holders or any of their Affiliates hereunder, the amount of any claim for indemnification or payment of Losses to which the GTY Indemnitees may be entitled under this Agreement. Neither the exercise nor the failure to exercise such rights of setoff will constitute an election of remedies or limit GTY in any manner in the enforcement of any other remedies that may be available to it.

 

8.8           Roll-Up Transactions . The Company and the Sherpa Holders acknowledge and agree that GTY is not making any representations or warranties with respect to the Persons that are party to the Roll-Up Transactions, and that all rights to claims against such Persons will reside solely with GTY and that none of the Company or the Sherpa Holders will have any rights whatsoever to make such claims or be subrogated to such claims (except to the extent where such waiver is not permitted under applicable Law).

 

ARTICLE 9

TERMINATION

 

9.1           Termination of Agreement . This Agreement may be terminated and the Transaction abandoned at any time prior to the Closing by action taken or authorized by the board of directors of the terminating Party, notwithstanding any requisite approval and adoption of this Agreement and the Transaction by the GTY Shareholders referred to in Section 7.1(b) , as follows:

 

(a)          by mutual written consent of each Party;

 

(b)          by either GTY or the Company, if the Closing shall not have occurred on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2019 (the “ Termination Date ”); provided , however , that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 9.1(b) shall not be available to any Party whose failure to fulfill, or whose Affiliates failure to fulfill on its behalf, any material obligation or condition under this Agreement been the cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date;

 

(c)          by either GTY or the Company, if the GTY Shareholder Meeting (including any adjournments and postponements thereof) shall have been held and completed and the Required Vote shall not have been obtained;

 

(d)          by either GTY or the Company, if any Governmental Body shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Order which has become final and nonappealable, and which permanently restrains, enjoins or otherwise prohibits the Transaction, in whole or in part;

 

(e)          by either GTY or the Company if following the GTY Stock Redemptions the aggregate amount of cash or cash equivalents in the Trust Account is less than the Necessary Cash Amount.

 

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(f)          by GTY, (i) if any Sherpa Holder or the Sherpa Holders’ Representative breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or any representation or warranty of any Sherpa Holder becomes untrue) such that the conditions set forth in Section 7.2(a) and Section 7.2(b) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after notice thereof is provided by GTY to the breaching Party; provided , that no GTY Party is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement; or (ii) if there has been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any Sherpa Holder, the Company or the Business;

 

(g)          by the Company, if GTY breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement (or if any representation or warranty of GTY becomes become untrue), in either case, such that the conditions set forth in Section 7.3(a) and Section 7.3(b) would not be satisfied as of the time of such breach (or as of the time such representation or warranty became untrue), and such breach is not cured (or is incapable of being cured) within thirty (30) days after notice thereof is provided by the Sherpa Holders’ Representative to the breaching Party; provided , that no Sherpa Holder or the Company is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement; (ii) if there has been a Material Adverse Effect with respect to any GTY Party; or

 

(h)          by GTY if the Company does not deliver to GTY the PCAOB Audited Financial Statements on or before December 31, 2018.

 

9.2           Effect of Termination . If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 9.1 , all further obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall terminate; provided , however , (a) any such termination shall not relieve any party from Loss for any fraud or willful breach of this Agreement and (b) Section 5.4(b) , this Section 9.2 , Article 9 (to the extent any defined terms are used in any of the other surviving provisions) and Article 11 shall survive the termination.

 

ARTICLE 10

DEFINITIONS

 

Accounting Arbitrator ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(d) .

 

Accounts Receivable ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.23(a) .

 

Acquisition Proposal ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6 .

 

Additional GTY Filings ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎5.7 .

 

Adjustment Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a) .

 

Adverse Consequences ” means all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, costs, amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other expenses (including interest, penalties, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs of investigation, whether in connection with Third Party Claims or claims among the Parties related to the enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement); provided , that in no event shall Adverse Consequences include any amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, losses, damages, and other costs or expenses that are or constitute punitive damages, except to the extent payable in connection with a Third Party Claim.

 

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Affiliate ” means, with respect to the Person to which it refers, a Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by Contract or otherwise.

 

Affiliated Group ” means a group of Persons that elects, is required to, or otherwise files a Tax Return or pays a Tax as an affiliated group, consolidated group, combined group, unitary group, or other group recognized by applicable Tax Law.

 

Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

Ancillary Agreements ” means the Escrow Agreement, the Sherpa Holder Lockup Agreement, and each of the other agreements being executed and delivered pursuant to this Agreement.

 

Anti-Corruption Laws ” means the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or any rules or regulations thereunder or any similar laws and regulations regarding corruption, bribery, ethical business conduct, or gifts, hospitalities, or expense reimbursements to public officials and private persons which are applicable in countries where the Company and its Subsidiaries engages in business.

 

Audited Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎2.6(a) above.

 

Bid ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Breach Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(a) above.

 

Business ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Business Day ” means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banks are required or authorized by Law to be closed in New York, New York.

 

Capital Stock ” means, with respect to a Person, (a) the capital stock, shares, limited liability company interests, partnership or membership interests (whether general or limited) or other equivalents of such Person’s equity, however designated and whether voting or non-voting, and (b) options, warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities, purchase rights, subscription rights, conversion or exchange rights, calls, puts, rights of first refusal or other Contracts that would require the Company to issue, sell or otherwise cause to become outstanding or to acquire, repurchase or redeem any of the foregoing.

 

Cash Consideration ” means an amount equal to: (i) the Cash Purchase Price, less (ii) the Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount, less (iii) the Purchase Price Escrow Amount, less (iv) the Cash Escrow Amount, plus (v) the Estimated Closing Cash Amount.

 

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Cash Escrow Amount ” means $800,000.

 

Cash Purchase Price ” means $8,000,000.

 

Closing ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.8 .

 

Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.8 .

 

Closing Date Cash ” means Company Cash as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Date Indebtedness ” means the Debt of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of 11:59 P.M. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date.

 

Closing Date Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4 .

 

Closing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(c) .

 

Closing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(c) .

 

Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

Company ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Company Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.16(a) .

 

Company Cash ” means the sum of (i) cash and cash equivalents of the Company and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP, plus (ii) to the extent constituting current accounts receivable of the Company as of the Closing Date, the accounts receivable set forth on Exhibit F ; provided that Company Cash shall be net of the amount of outstanding checks, drafts of wire transfers (including any overdrawn accounts) and exclude any cash which is not freely usable to a subsequent purchaser or equity holder of the Company and/or its Subsidiaries because it is subject to restrictions or limitations on use or distribution by law or contract, including amounts held in escrow or as a deposit; provided , further, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Company Cash shall in no event be less than zero.

 

Company Government Contract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Company Government Subcontract ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(a) .

 

Company ” means, collectively, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries.

 

Company Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.11 .

 

Confidentiality Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(b) .

 

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Consent ” means, with respect to any Person, any consent, approval, authorization, permission or waiver of, or registration, declaration or other action or filing with or exemption by such Person.

 

Contract ” means any oral or written contract, obligation, understanding, commitment, lease, license, purchase order, bid or other agreement.

 

Covered Persons ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎5.2(a) .

 

Debt ” means, without duplication, with respect to any Person, any (a) obligations relating to indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) obligations evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments, (c) obligations in respect of capitalized leases, (d) the principal or face amount of banker’s acceptances, surety bonds, performance bonds or letters of credit (in each case whether or not drawn), (e) obligations for the deferred purchase price of property or services, including, without limitation, the maximum potential amount payable with respect to earnouts, purchase price adjustments or other payments related to acquisitions, (f) any bonuses to the extent not included in current liabilities in the calculation of Closing Working Capital (including transaction-related bonuses), (g) any profit sharing payable, distributions payable, notes payable, or loans/advances payable, (h) any bank overdrafts, (i) any other liabilities recorded in accordance with GAAP on the balance sheet of the Company as of the Closing, including remaining obligations due to current or former employees, (j) any entity level Taxes payable and, for clarity, all payroll Taxes associated with transaction bonuses or other transaction based payments, past due payroll taxes, (k) deferred revenue, (l) indebtedness or obligations of the types referred to in the preceding clauses (a) through (k) of any other Person secured by any Lien, and (m) obligations in the nature of guarantees of obligations of the type described in clauses (a) through (j) above of any other Person, in each case together with all accrued interest thereon and any applicable prepayment, redemption, breakage, make-whole or other premiums, fees or penalties.

 

Designated Courts ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎11.15 .

 

Disclosure Schedule ” means the respective disclosure schedules of (a) GTY and (b) the Sherpa Holders, in each case, on the date of this Agreement and as may be amended, modified and supplemented after the date of this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.5 , which such Disclosure Schedule shall be arranged in Sections corresponding to the numbered and lettered sections or subsections of this Agreement, and any information disclosed in any such section or subsection of the applicable Party’s Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to be disclosed, apply to and qualify the section or subsection of this Agreement to which it corresponds in number or letter and each other section or subsection of this Agreement to the extent that it is reasonably apparent on its face that such information is relevant to such other section or subsection. With respect to the Disclosure Schedule, by way of example and not limitation, (i) the disclosure of any facts or circumstances does not have the effect of disclosing any effects that are not the natural and probable consequence thereof; (ii) the disclosure of one or more claims arising out of similar facts or circumstances does not have the effect of disclosing other claims arising out of such facts or circumstances, (iii) the disclosure of an identified litigation matter does not have the effect of disclosing claims, facts or requested relief additional to or different than the claims or facts plead or relief requested in the complaints or pleadings relating to such litigation Made Available to GTY prior to the date hereof, (iv) the disclosure of wrongdoing or alleged wrongdoing by one or more Persons does not have the effect of disclosing similar wrongdoing by other Persons (whether pursuant to the same or different transactions, at the same or different sites, or otherwise) and (v) the disclosure of the failure of a Company Benefit Plan to comply with applicable Laws in one or more respects does not have the effect of disclosing other failures of such Company Benefit Plan to comply with applicable Laws.

 

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Disputed Amounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(c) .

 

DOJ ” means the United States Department of Justice.

 

Earnout Payment ” has the meaning set forth on Exhibit A .

 

Employee Benefit Plan ” means any (a) deferred compensation or retirement plan, fund, program, or arrangement, (b) equity-based plan, program, or arrangement (including any share capital option, share capital purchase, share capital ownership, share capital appreciation, phantom share capital, or restricted share capital plan) or (c) other retirement, severance, bonus, profit-sharing, incentive, health insurance, medical insurance, welfare, disability insurance, life insurance, severance, vacation, fringe benefit, change in control, or other similar plan, fund, program, or arrangement.

 

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements ” means all Laws and Orders concerning public health and safety, worker and occupational health and safety, natural resources and pollution or protection of the environment, including all those relating to the presence, generation, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, distribution, labeling, testing, discharge, release, threatened release, or cleanup of any Hazardous Substances, materials, or wastes, chemical substances, or mixtures, pesticides, pollutants, contaminants, toxic chemicals, petroleum products or byproducts, fuel oil products and byproducts, mold, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, noise, or radiation, as generally applicable in the industry in which the Company operate in the United States.

 

ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

 

Escrow Agent ” means Wilmington Trust, National Association, a national association.

 

Escrow Agreement ” means an Escrow Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit C , by and among GTY, the Sherpa Holders’ Representative and the Escrow Agent.

 

Estimated Closing Cash Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3(b) .

 

Estimated Closing Indebtedness Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(b) .

 

Final Cash Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(e) .

 

Financial Reporting Manual ” shall mean the SEC Financial Reporting Manual dated as of December 1, 2017.

 

Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎2.6(a) .

 

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Flow-Thru Entity ” means (a) any entity, plan or arrangement that is treated for income Tax purposes as a partnership, (b) a “controlled foreign corporation” within the meaning of Code Section 957, or (c) a “passive foreign investment company” within the meaning of Code Section 1297.

 

Foreign Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.16(a) .

 

FTC ” means the United States Federal Trade Commission.

 

Fundamental Representations ” means, collectively, (a) the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Sections 2.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 2.2 (Authorization), 2.3 (Capitalization and Subsidiaries; Title to Sherpa Units), 2.4 (Non-contravention; Required Consents), 2.5 (Brokers’ Fees), 2.6(d) (Transaction Expenses), 2.9 (Tax Matters), 2.18 (Affiliate Transactions; Certain Business Relationships), (b) all representations and warranties of the Sherpa Holders set forth in Article 3 and (c) the representations and warranties of GTY set forth in Sections 4.1 (Organization, Qualification, Power), 4.2 (Authorization), 4.3 (Capitalization), 4.4 (Non-contravention; Required Consents), 4.5 (Brokers’ Fees).

 

GAAP ” means the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, as in effect from time to time, consistently applied.

 

Goods ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.22(a) .

 

Governmental Body ” means any international, foreign or domestic federal, state or local government or quasi-governmental authority or any department, agency, subdivision, court or other tribunal of any of the foregoing, or any entity or enterprise owned, controlled or sponsored by any of the foregoing.

 

GTY ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

GTY Board ” means the board of directors of GTY.

 

GTY Class A Ordinary Shares ” means the Class A ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

GTY Class B Ordinary Shares ” means the Class B ordinary shares of GTY, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

GTY Common Stock ” means the common shares of GTY.

 

GTY Equity Incentive Plan ” means the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, substantially in the form of Exhibit D attached hereto.

 

GTY Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) above.

 

GTY Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) above.

 

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GTY Merger ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

GTY Parties ” means, collectively, GTY and each of its Subsidiaries from and after the Closing.

 

GTY Prepared Return ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(a)(ii) .

 

GTY Public Shares ” means the GTY Class A Ordinary Shares sold in GTY’s initial public offering.

 

GTY SEC Filings ” means the forms, reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents filed by GTY with the SEC, including the Registration Statement, Additional GTY Filings, the Signing Form 8-K and the Closing Form 8-K, and all amendments, modifications and supplements thereto.

 

GTY Shareholder Meeting ” means a meeting of the stockholders of GTY to vote on the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

GTY Shareholder Voting Matters ” means, collectively, proposals to approve (a) the adoption of this Agreement and the approval the Transaction, (b) the adoption and approval of the GTY Equity Incentive Plan, (c) to appoint, and designate the classes of, the members of the GTY Board, (d) providing its stockholders with the opportunity to elect to effect a GTY Stock Redemptions, (e) the GTY Merger and (f) any other proposals submitted to the vote of GTY’s stockholders in the Proxy Statement.

 

GTY Shareholders ” means the holders of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares and the holders of GTY Class B Ordinary Shares.

 

GTY Stock Redemptions ” means the election of an eligible holder of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares (as determined in accordance with GTY Organizational Documents and the Trust Agreement) to redeem all or a portion of such holder’s shares of GTY Class A Ordinary Shares, at the per-share price, payable in cash, equal to such holder’s pro rata share of the Trust Account (as determined in accordance with GTY Organizational Documents and the Trust Agreement) in connection with the Proxy Statement or pursuant to rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

GTY Tax Losses ” means (i) all Indemnified Taxes, (ii) all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses of preparing Tax Returns for a Pre-Closing Tax Period, and (iii) all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses of contesting any audit or other Proceeding that could result in the imposition of an Indemnified Tax.

 

Hazardous Substances ” means (a) petroleum or petroleum products, flammable materials, explosives, radioactive materials, radon gas, lead-based paint, asbestos in any form, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and toxic mold or fungus of any kind or species, (b) any chemicals or other materials or substances which are defined as or included in the definition of “hazardous substances,” “hazardous wastes,” “hazardous materials,” “toxic substances,” “toxic pollutants,” “contaminants,” “pollutants,” or words of similar import under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, and (c) any other chemical, material or substance exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated under any applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.

 

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HSR Act ” means the Hart Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.

 

Improvements ” means all buildings, structures, fixtures, building systems and equipment, and all components thereof (including the roof, foundation and structural elements).

 

Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) .

 

Indemnified Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnified Taxes ” (and the correlative meaning “Indemnified Tax”) means without duplication, any of the following Taxes (in each case, whether imposed, assessed, due or otherwise payable directly, as a successor or transferee, jointly and/or severally, pursuant to a Tax Sharing Agreement entered (or assumed) by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company on or prior to the Closing Date, in connection with the filing of a Tax Return, as a result of an assessment or adjustment by any Governmental Body, by means of withholding, or for any other reason and whether disputed or not): (i) all Taxes of any Sherpa Holder; (ii) all Taxes of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company (other than Transfer Taxes (which are governed by (v))) for any Pre-Closing Tax Period, or portion of any Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date; (iii) all Taxes resulting from (a) a breach of a Tax Representation (in each construed as if they were not qualified by “knowledge,” “material,” “material adverse effect” or similar language); (b) a breach of a covenant of the Company to be performed on or prior to the Closing; or (c) a breach of a covenant or other agreement of any Sherpa Holder or the Sherpa Holders’ Representative contained in this Agreement (including Section 5.3 and Section 6.4 ) or any other Transaction document; (iv) the Sherpa Holders allocable share of all Transfer Taxes as determined under Section 6.4(e) ; and (v) all Taxes imposed as a result of any loss, reduction, disallowance, or unavailability (in whole or in part) of any refund (whether as cash or a credit or offset against Taxes otherwise payable) that (a) was received by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company on or before the Closing Date; or (b) gave rise to a payment to, or for the benefit of the Sherpa Holders, under Section 6.4(f) . Indemnified Taxes shall exclude Taxes to the extent actually included in the computation of Transaction Expenses or actually included in the computation of Debt.

 

Indemnity Escrow Account ” means an escrow account designated by the Escrow Agent into which GTY will deposit the Cash Escrow Amount.

 

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Intellectual Property ” means all of the following in any jurisdiction throughout the world: (a) all inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice) and invention disclosures, all improvements thereto, and all patents, utility models and industrial designs and all applications for any of the foregoing, together with all reissuances, provisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisions, extensions, renewals and reexaminations thereof, (b) all trademarks, service marks, certification marks, trade dress, logos, slogans, trade names, corporate and business names, Internet domain names, social media accounts and rights in telephone numbers, together with all translations, adaptations, derivations, and combinations thereof and including all goodwill associated therewith, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith (collectively, “ Trademarks ”), (c) all works of authorship, copyrightable works, all copyrights, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith and all moral rights associated with any of the foregoing, (d) all mask works and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, (e) all trade secrets and confidential business information (including ideas, research and development, know-how, formulas, compositions, algorithms, source code, data analytics, manufacturing and production processes and techniques, technical data and information, designs, drawings, specifications, customer and supplier lists, pricing and cost information, and business and marketing plans and proposals), (f) all Software, (g) all material advertising and promotional materials, (h) all other proprietary rights, and (i) all copies and tangible embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium).

 

Intellectual Property Licenses ” means any Contract pursuant to which the Company uses Intellectual Property which is not owned by them or pursuant to which the Company grants any other Person the right to use any Intellectual Property owned by them.

 

Interim Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎2.6(a) .

 

Internal Controls ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(b) .

 

IT Assets ” means Software, systems, servers, computers, hardware, firmware, middleware, networks, data communications lines, routers, hubs, switches and all other information technology equipment, and all associated documentation, in each case, used or held for use in the operation of the Business.

 

Key Customers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.21(a) .

 

Key Suppliers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.22(a) .

 

Knowledge ” means (a) in the case of the Company, the knowledge of David Farrell, after due inquiry; and (b) in the case of GTY, the knowledge of Harry You and Carter Glatt, after due inquiry.

 

Law ” means any foreign or domestic federal, state or local law, statute, code, ordinance, regulation, rule, consent agreement, constitution, treaty or requirement enacted, adopted, promulgated, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Body, including common law.

 

Leases ” means all Contracts pursuant to which the Company holds or grants a leasehold or sub-leasehold estate, license or other rights to use or occupy any leased real property, including all amendments, extensions, renewals, guaranties, and other agreements with respect thereto.

 

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Lien ” means any lien, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, charge, security interest, adverse claim, transfer restriction (other than restrictions under the Securities Act and state securities Laws), right of first refusal, easement, right of way or zoning restriction, other than any license of Intellectual Property.

 

Losses ” means all Adverse Consequences directly relating to an Indemnifiable Matter.

 

Made Available ” shall mean that the information referred to (a) has been actually delivered (whether by email transmission or hand delivery) to GTY or to its outside legal counsel or (b) has been posted in a “data room” (virtual or otherwise) established by the Company and to which GTY has access, in each case, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the execution of this Agreement.

 

Material Adverse Effect ” means any event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to a Party that, individually or in the aggregate, has had or could reasonably result in a material and adverse effect on the business, financial condition, prospects or results of operations of such Party; provided , that, to the extent any such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect having the results described in the foregoing results from any of the following, it shall not constitute or be taken into account in determining whether there has been a Material Adverse Effect: (a) changes after the date hereof generally affecting the economy, capital, financial, credit or securities markets, including changes in interest and exchange rates; (b) changes after the date hereof in general legal, tax, regulatory, political or business conditions in countries in which the Party does business, (c) any failure of such Party to meet any internal or published projections, forecasts, estimates or predictions in respect of revenues, earnings or other financial or operating metrics for any period; provided , however , that the facts and circumstances underlying any such failure may, except as may otherwise be limited by this definition, be considered in determining whether a Material Adverse Effect has occurred; (d) any outbreak or escalation of war, armed hostilities, sabotage, or any act of terrorism or any escalation or worsening of any such acts of war, armed hostilities, sabotage or act of terrorism underway as of the date hereof; (e) general conditions (including market or economic conditions) in the industries in which such Party operates (except to the extent the party suffering such event is affected in a materially disproportionate manner relative to other companies in the industries in which such Party conducts business); (f) a change after the date hereof in GAAP or the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, as in effect from time to time, of a Party, as applicable, or interpretations thereof; or (g) earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters; provided further , in each of clauses (a), (b), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of this definition, so long as such event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect referenced do not have a disproportionate effect on such Party (as compared to other participants in the industry in which such Party operates).

 

Material Contracts ” means, collectively, the Contracts required to be listed in Section ‎2.12(a) of the Company’s Disclosure Schedule .

 

Most Recent Fiscal Year End ” means the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Necessary Cash Amount ” means $325,000,000.

 

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Order ” means any order, award, decision, injunction, judgment, ruling, decree, charge, writ, subpoena or verdict entered, issued, made or rendered by any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Ordinary Course of Business ” means the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, including with respect to frequency and amount, and with a view towards operating and maintaining the business rather than a view towards the sale of the business to an unaffiliated third party.

 

Ordinary Course Tax Sharing Agreement ” means any contract entered into in the ordinary course of business that is not primarily related to Taxes but which includes a Tax Sharing Agreement (such as paying real estate Taxes in leases or grossing up for withholding Taxes in a credit agreement).

 

Organizational Documents ” means with respect to any entity, the articles of incorporation, deed of incorporation, certificate of formation or other applicable organizational or charter documents relating to the creation or organization of such entity, and the bylaws, operating agreement, articles of association, partnership agreement or other applicable document relating to the operation, governance or management of such entity.

 

Owned Intellectual Property ” means all Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned by any of the Company.

 

Owned Real Property ” means all land, together with all Improvements located thereon, including all electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other building systems, fire protection, utility installations, water distribution systems, and landscaping, together with all easements and other rights and interests appurtenant thereto (including air, oil, gas, mineral, and water rights), owned by the Company.

 

Partnership Returns ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(a)(i) .

 

Party ” has the meaning set forth in the preface of this Agreement.

 

PCAOB ” means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

 

PCAOB Financial Statements ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.14 .

 

Permit ” means any license, import license, export license, franchise, authorization, permit, certificate, certificate of occupancy issued by any Person.

 

Permitted Liens ” means, collectively, (a) statutory Liens for current Taxes not yet due or payable for which adequate reserves have been established and shown on the balance sheet contained within the Financial Statements, (b) Liens of a landlords, carriers, warehousemen, workmen, repairmen, mechanics, materialmen and similar liens arising in the Ordinary Course of Business and not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money, (c title of a lessor under a capital or operating lease, (d) Lien created by or through GTY, (e) Liens created by or arising under this Agreement, (f) zoning ordinances, restrictions, prohibitions and other requirements imposed by any Governmental Body or other third party, all of which do not materially interfere with the conduct of the business of the Company, (g) pledges or deposits to secure the obligations under workers’ compensation Laws or similar legislation or to secure public or statutory obligations to the extent reflected on the Latest Balance Sheet, (h) imperfections of title or encumbrances that, individually or in the aggregate, do not impair materially, and would not reasonably be expected to impair materially, the continued use and operation of the assets to which they relate, and (i) Liens that will be released at Closing as a consequence of the consummation of the Transaction.

 

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Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, Governmental Body, other entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act).

 

Personal Information ” means information that, alone or in combination with other information, allows the identification of an individual or can be used to contact an individual, including without limitation, name; address' retina or iris scan, fingerprint, voiceprint, scan of hand or face geometry and all other biometric data; geolocation information, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or any other personally identifiable information.

 

Post-Closing Tax Period ” means any taxable period that begins on or after the day immediately following the Closing Date.

 

Pre-Closing Tax Period ” means any taxable period that ends on or before the Closing Date.

Pre-Closing Tax Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4 (a)(i) .

 

Privacy and Security Requirements ” means (a) all Privacy Laws; (b) all applicable Privacy Contracts, and (c) all applicable Privacy Policies.

 

Privacy Contracts ” means all Contracts between the Company and any Person that are applicable to the Processing of Personal Information or Data.

 

Privacy Laws ” means any Laws or Orders applicable to the processing of Personal Information, including, without limitation, any Laws or Orders applicable to wiretapping, eavesdropping or the like; any Laws or Orders applicable to the Processing of biometric data, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and all Laws related to breach notification.

 

Privacy Policies ” means all written policies applicable to the Company relating to the Processing of Personal Information, including without limitation all website and mobile application privacy policies,.

 

Pro Rata Portion ” means the percentage obtained by dividing (a) the number of Sherpa Units owned by a the Sherpa Holders as of the Closing Date, by (b) the total number of Sherpa Units issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Closing.

 

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Proceeding ” means any claim, demand, action, audit, inquiry, examination, lawsuit, litigation, investigation or arbitration (in each case, whether public or private, or civil, criminal or administrative) pending by or before any Governmental Body or arbitrator.

 

Process ” or “ Processing ” means the creation, collection, use (including, without limitation, for the purposes of sending telephone calls, text messages and emails), storage, maintenance, processing, recording, distribution, transfer, transmission, receipt, import, export, protection (including safeguarding, security measures and notification in the event of a breach of security), access, disposal or disclosure or other activity regarding data (whether electronically or in any other form or medium).

 

Proxy Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(b) .

 

Publicly Available Software ” means (i) any Software that contains, or is derived in any manner (in whole or in part) from, any Software that is distributed as free software or open source software (for example, Software distributed under the GNU General Public License, the GNU Lesser General Public License, the Affero General Public License, or the Apache Software License), or pursuant to open source, copyleft or similar licensing and distribution models and (ii) any Software that requires as a condition of use, modification and/or distribution of such software that such Software or other Software incorporated into, derived from or distributed with such Software (A) be disclosed or distributed in source code form, (B) be licensed for the purpose of making derivative works or (C) be redistributable at no or minimal charge.

 

Purchase Price Adjustment Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a) .

 

Purchase Price Allocation Schedule ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(g) .

 

Purchase Price Dispute Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(c) .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6 .

 

Purchase Price Escrow Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6 .

 

Registration Statement ” means the Registration Statement on Form S-4, or other appropriate form, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, to be filed with the SEC under the Securities Act with respect to the securities to be issued in connection with this Transaction and the Roll-Up Transactions.

 

Released Claims ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.17 .

 

Released Parties ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.17 .

 

Releasing Parties ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.17 .

 

Required Vote ” means the vote of such GTY Shareholders as set forth in the Proxy Statement required to approve the GTY Shareholder Voting Matters.

 

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Revised Partnership Audit Provisions ” means Sections 6221 through 6241 of the Code as originally enacted in P.L. 114-74, and as may be amended including any Treasury Regulations or other administrative guidance promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service or successor provisions and any comparable provision of non-U.S. or U.S. state or local Law.

 

Roll-Up Transactions ” means the transactions contemplated by that certain (i) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among eCivis, Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (ii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Open Counter Enterprises Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among CityBase, Inc., a Delaware corporation, GTY, and the other parties listed therein; (iv) Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Questica Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, GTY, and the other parties listed therein and (v) Arrangement Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Bonfire Interactive Ltd., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, GTY, and the other parties listed therein.

 

SEC ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

 

Securities Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.         

 

Security Breach ” means breach, security breach, or breach of Personal Information or Data under applicable Laws.

 

Security Incident ” means any attempted or successful unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of information or interference with system operations of IT Assets.

 

Self-Help Code ” means any back door, time bomb, drop dead device, or other Software routine designed to disable a computer program automatically with the passage of time or under the positive control of a Person other than the user of the program.

 

Sherpa Holders ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Sherpa Holder Indemnifiable Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) above.

 

Sherpa Holder Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) above.

 

Sherpa Holder Lockup Agreement ” means a lockup agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto.

 

Sherpa Holder Prepared Returns ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(a)(i) .

 

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Sherpa Holders’ Representative ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Sherpa Units ” has the meaning set forth in the preliminary statements to this Agreement.

 

Signing Form 8-K ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(a) .

 

Signing Press Release ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(a) .

 

Software ” means all computer software programs and databases (and all derivative works, foreign language versions, enhancements, versions, releases, fixes, upgrades, and updates thereto), including software compilations, development tools, compilers, comments, user interfaces, menus, buttons and icons, application programming interfaces, files, data scripts, architecture, algorithms, higher level or “proprietary” languages and all related programming and user documentation, whether in source code, object code or human readable form, and manuals, design notes, programmers’ notes and other items and documentation related to or associated with any of the foregoing and all media and other tangible property necessary for the delivery or transfer thereof.

 

Straddle Period ” means any taxable period that includes, but does not end on, the Closing Date.

 

Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, means an Affiliate controlled by such Person, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries.

 

Tax ” (and with the correlative meanings, “Taxes,” “Taxable,” and “Taxing”) means any federal, state, local and foreign net or gross income, capital gains, capital stock, alternative or add-on minimum, estimated, net or gross proceeds, net or gross receipts, sales, use, user, ad valorem, value added, transfer, franchise, profits, gaming, capital profits, lease, leasing, natural resources, service, license, capital, withholding, payroll, employment, goods and services, excise, severance, stamp, fuel, interest capitalization, registration, recording, occupation, premium, turnover, personal property (tangible or intangible), real property, unclaimed or abandoned property or escheat, environmental or windfall or excess profits tax, social security, disability, unemployment, customs duty or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge (and any liability incurred or borne by virtue of the application of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 (or any similar or corresponding provision of state, local or foreign Law), as a transferee or successor, by Contract or otherwise), together with all interest, penalties, additions to tax and additional amounts assessed, imposed or otherwise due or payable under applicable Laws with respect to Taxes, in each case, whether disputed or not.

 

Tax Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(d) .

 

Tax Contest ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(d) .

 

Tax Representation ” means those representations and warranties in Section 2.9 and those representations and warranties with respect to Taxes in Section 2.16 .

 

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Tax Return ” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof, submitted to (or required under applicable Laws to be submitted to) a Governmental Body.

 

Tax Sharing Agreement ” means any agreement (including any provision of a contract) pursuant to which the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company is obligated to indemnify any Person for, or otherwise pay, any Tax of another Person, or share any Tax benefit with another Person.

 

Termination Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1(b) .

 

Third Party Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section ‎8.3(b) above.

 

Threshold ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(b) above.

 

Tracking Applications ” means any software disseminated by any entity on behalf of any of the Company that is installed on consumers’ computers and used by any entity on behalf of any of the Company to monitor, record or transmit information about activities occurring on the computers on which it is installed, or about information that is stored or created on, transmitted from or transmitted to the computers on which it is installed.

 

Trademarks ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Intellectual Property.

 

Transaction ” means, collectively, the transactions contemplated and to be effected by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements

 

Transaction Expenses ” means any and all reasonable, documented, out-of-pocket legal, accounting, tax, financial advisory, environmental consultants and other professional or transaction related costs, fees and expenses incurred by the Sherpa Holders, the Company or GTY Party in connection with this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or in investigating, pursuing or completing the Transaction (including any amounts owed to any consultants, auditors, accountants, attorneys, brokers or investment bankers).

 

Transfer Taxes ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(e) .

 

Trust Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.8 .

 

Unauthorized Code ” means any virus, Trojan horse, worm, or other software routines or hardware components designed to permit unauthorized access, to disable, erase, or otherwise harm Software, hardware or data.

 

WARN Act ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.15(d) .

 

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ARTICLE 11

MISCELLANEOUS

 

11.1          Fees and Expenses . Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the Transactions shall be paid by the Party incurring such expenses; provided , that upon and subject to the occurrence of the Closing, the Transaction expenses of each Party (including reasonable Transaction Expenses) shall be paid or reimbursed from the working capital of GTY.

 

11.2          Press Releases and Public Announcements . Except as may be required by applicable Law or provided herein (including under Section 5.7 ), no Party shall issue, or permit its Affiliates to issue, any press release or make any public announcement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement or the Transaction without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

11.3          Entire Agreement . This Agreement (including the documents referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement among the Parties and supersedes, except as set forth in Section 5.4(b) , all prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or among the Parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof.

 

11.4          Successors; Assignment; No Third-Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties named herein and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No Party may assign (whether pursuant to a merger, by operation of law or otherwise) either this Agreement or any of its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder without the prior written approval of the other Parties; provided , however , GTY may, without prior written approval of any other Party, assign its rights, interests and obligations hereunder to an Affiliate as further described in the preliminary statements to this Agreement of this Agreement. Except the indemnified parties with respect to Section 6.2 and the Sherpa Holder Indemnitees and the GTY Indemnitees as provided in Article 8 , nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person any right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement

 

11.5          Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by means of facsimile), each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each Party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by the other Parties hereto. The Parties agree that the delivery of this Agreement, and the delivery of the Ancillary Agreements and any other agreements and documents at the Closing, may be effected by means of an exchange of facsimile signatures or other electronic delivery.

 

11.6          Headings . The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

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11.7          Notices . All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed duly given (a) when delivered personally to the recipient, (b) when sent by electronic mail or facsimile, on the date of transmission to such recipient, (c) one Business Day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid), or (d) four (4) Business Days after being mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, and addressed to the intended recipient as set forth below:

 

If to the Sherpa Holders or the Company:  

Sherpa Government Solutions LLC

2990 Osceola St

Denver, Colorado 80212

Attention: David Farrell

Facsimile: (949) 266-5783

Email: david.farrell@sherpagov.com

 

If to GTY:  

Harry You

1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100

Las Vegas, Nevada 89144

Email: Harry@gtytechnology

 

Copy to:

 

 

Winston & Strawn LLP

200 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10166-4193

Attention: Joel L. Rubinstein, Esq.

   Jason D. Osborn, Esq.

Facsimile: (212) 294-5336

Email: JRubinstein@winston.com

  JOsborn@winston.com

 

Any Party may change the address to which notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder are to be delivered by giving the other Parties notice in the manner herein set forth.

 

11.8          Governing Law . This Agreement and any claim, controversy or dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement or the interpretation and enforcement of the rights and duties of the Parties, whether arising at law or in equity, whether in contract, tort, under statute or otherwise, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic Laws of the State of New York (including in respect of the statute of limitations or other limitations period applicable to any such claim, controversy or dispute, but without regard to any borrowing statute that would result in the application of the statute of limitations of any other jurisdiction), without giving effect to any law, provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York.

 

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11.9          Amendments and Waivers . No amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Parties. No waiver by any Party of any provision of this Agreement or any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Party making such waiver nor shall such waiver be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent such occurrence.

 

11.10        Specific Performance . Each of the Parties hereby acknowledges and agrees that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are unique and irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and in the event of breach of this Agreement by a Party, the non-breaching Party would not be adequately compensated in all cases by monetary damages alone. Accordingly, in addition to any other right or remedy to which the non-breaching Party may be entitled, it shall be entitled to enforce any provision of this Agreement by a decree of specific performance and to temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to prevent breaches or threatened breaches of any of the provisions of this Agreement, without posting any bond or other undertaking.

 

11.11        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 Transaction is not affected in any manner materially 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 a mutually acceptable manner in order that the Transaction be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

11.12        Construction . The Disclosure Schedules, Exhibits and other attachments to this Agreement shall be construed with and as an integral part of this Agreement to the same extent as if the same had been set forth verbatim herein. Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, (a) references to the plural include the singular, the singular the plural, the part the whole, (b) references to any gender include all genders, (c) “including” has the inclusive meaning frequently identified with the phrase “but not limited to” and “without limitation”, (d) references to “hereunder” or “herein” relate to this Agreement as a whole, (e) the non-capitalized word “day” means calendar day, (f) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”, (g) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any statute include the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, in each case as amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced from time to time and in the case of any such amendment, re-enactment, consolidation or replacement, reference herein to a particular provision shall be read as referring to such amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced provision and also include, unless the context otherwise requires, all applicable guidelines, bulletins or policies made in connection therewith, (h) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to any agreement (including this Agreement), document or instrument mean such agreement, document or instrument as amended, supplemented, qualified, modified, varied, restated or replaced from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and, unless otherwise specified therein, includes all schedules, annexes and exhibits attached thereto, (i) except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all references in this Agreement to the Company shall be deemed to include the Company and its Subsidiaries and (j) the Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement, and in the event that an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement. Section, subsection, Schedule and Exhibit references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Capitalized terms set forth in the Exhibits and Disclosure Schedules attached hereto shall have the same meanings as set forth in this Agreement, unless defined otherwise in such Exhibit or Disclosure Schedule. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law. No summary of this Agreement prepared by any party shall affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

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11.13        Currency . All monetary amounts in this Agreement, unless otherwise expressly set forth herein, are expressed in U.S. Dollars.

 

11.14        Waiver of Jury Trial . Each Party hereby waives their respective rights to a trial by jury of any claim or cause of action based upon or arising out or related to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction in any action, Proceeding or other litigation of any type brought by any Party against any other Party or any Affiliate of any other such Party, whether with respect to contract claims, tort claims or otherwise. The Parties agree that any such claim or cause of action shall be tried by a court trial without a jury. Without limiting the foregoing, the Parties further agree that their respective right to a trial by jury is waived by operation of this section as to any action, counterclaim or other Proceeding which seeks, in whole or in part, to challenge the validity or enforceability of this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any provision hereof or thereof. This waiver shall apply to any subsequent amendments, renewals, supplements or modifications to this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement.

 

11.15        Exclusive Venue . The Parties agree that all disputes, legal actions, suits and Proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction must be brought exclusively in any New York state or federal court located in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City or in any state or federal appellate court therein (collectively the “ Designated Courts ”). Each Party hereby consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Courts. No legal action, suit or Proceeding with respect to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transaction may be brought in any other forum. Each Party hereby irrevocably waives all claims of immunity from jurisdiction and any objection which such Party may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or Proceeding in any designated court, including any right to object on the basis that any dispute, action, suit or Proceeding brought in the Designated Courts has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum or venue. Each of the Parties also agrees that delivery of any process, summons, notice or document to a Party hereof in compliance with Section 11.7 of this Agreement shall be effective service of process for any action, suit or Proceeding in a designated court with respect to any matters to which the Parties have submitted to jurisdiction as set forth above.

 

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11.16        Trust Account Waiver . Each of the Company and the Sherpa Holders acknowledges that GTY has established the Trust Account for the benefit of its public shareholders, which holds proceeds of its initial public offering. For and in consideration of GTY entering into this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, each of the Company and the Sherpa Holders, for itself and the affiliates it has the authority to bind, hereby agrees it does not now and shall not at any time hereafter have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any assets in the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders), and hereby waives any claims it has or may have at any time against or with respect to the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) as a result of, or arising out of, any discussions, contracts or agreements (including this Agreement) among GTY and the Company or the Company’s shareholders and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account (or distributions therefrom to GTY’s public shareholders) for any reason whatsoever.

 

11.17        Releases . Effective as of the Closing, each Sherpa Holder, on behalf of himself and his Affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively, the “ Releasing Parties ”), hereby generally releases, remises and forever discharges the Company and its successors and permitted assigns, and the current and former officers, employees, directors, shareholders, and representatives thereof (collectively, the “ Released Parties ”) from and against any and all claims, demands, Liens, actions, litigation, Contracts, suits, causes of action, obligations, controversies, debts, costs, attorneys’ fees, expenses, damages, orders, requirements of applicable law, Losses and liabilities of whatever kind or nature in law, equity or otherwise, whether or not now known or suspected, that have existed or may have existed, or that do exist or that hereafter can, shall or may exist, based on any facts, events or omissions occurring from any time on or prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement arising out of, caused by or as a result of any rights any Releasing Party may have against the Released Parties (collectively, the “ Released Claims ”); provided , however , that the foregoing release shall not apply to any rights any Sherpa Holder may have under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement. Each Sherpa Holders hereby represents and warrants to GTY that he has not voluntarily or involuntarily assigned, pledged, encumbered or in any manner transferred or conveyed all or any portion of the Released Claims and that no Person other than such party has any interest in any Released Claims by applicable law or Contract or by virtue of any action or inaction by such party. Each Sherpa Holder, for himself and the other Releasing Parties, hereby covenants and agrees not to sue any of the Released Parties with regard to any of the Released Claims.

 

Each Sherpa Holders stipulates and agrees that the Sherpa Holders hereby expressly waives and relinquishes to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law any and all provisions, rights and benefits conferred by applicable law of any state or territory of the United States, or principle of common law, relating to the preservation of unknown claims, including but not limited to Cal. Civ. Code § 1542 (and all other applicable law, rules and regulations which are similar, comparable, or equivalent to said code section), which provides:

 

A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.

 

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Notwithstanding the above-referenced provision, and for the purpose of implementing a full and complete release and discharge of the Released Parties, each Sherpa Holder expressly acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement and this provision is in full accord, satisfaction, and discharge of any and all of such Released Claims and that this Agreement and this provision has been executed with the express intention of effectuating a complete extinguishment of all known and unknown claims. Each Sherpa Holder hereby acknowledges that the inclusion of “unknown claims” in the Released Claims set forth above was separately bargained for and was a key element of the transactions contemplated by, and the covenants and agreements set forth in, this Agreement.

 

11.18       Non-Recourse . This Agreement may only be enforced against, and any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement may only be brought against, the Persons that are expressly named as parties to this Agreement. Except to the extent named as a party to this Agreement, and then only to the extent of the specific obligations of such parties set forth in this Agreement, no past, present or future shareholder, member, partner, manager, director, officer, employee, Affiliate, agent or advisor of any party to this Agreement or any Subsidiary of Company will have any liability (whether in contract, tort, equity or otherwise) for any of the representations, warranties, covenants, agreements or other obligations or liabilities of any of the parties to this Agreement or for any action, suit, claim, investigation, or proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement.

 

11.19       Sherpa Holders’ Representative.

 

(a)          Each Sherpa Holder shall be deemed to have appointed David Farrell (“ Sherpa Holders’ Representative ”) to serve as Sherpa Holders’ Representative for and on behalf of Sherpa Holders, to give and receive notices and communications in connection with this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement and the Transaction, to take all actions on behalf of the Sherpa Holders pursuant to this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement, and to take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of Sherpa Holders’ Representative for the accomplishment of the foregoing. More specifically, Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall have the authority to make all decisions and determinations and to take all actions (including giving Consents or agreeing to any amendments to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to the termination hereof or thereof) required or permitted hereunder on behalf of each Sherpa Holder, and any such action, decision or determination so made or taken shall be deemed the action, decision or determination of each Sherpa Holder, and any notice, communication, document, certificate or information required (other than any notice required by Law) to be given to any such Sherpa Holder hereunder or pursuant to any Ancillary Agreement shall be deemed so given if given to Sherpa Holders’ Representative. Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall be authorized to take all actions on behalf of Sherpa Holders in connection with any claims made under Article 8 of this Agreement, to defend or settle such claims, and to make payments in respect of such claims on behalf of the Sherpa Holders. No bond shall be required of Sherpa Holders’ Representative, and Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall receive no compensation for its services. Notices or communications to or from Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall constitute notice to or from each Sherpa Holder.

 

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(b)          Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall not be liable for any act done or omitted hereunder as Sherpa Holders’ Representative while acting in good faith and not in a manner constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct, and any act done or omitted pursuant to the advice of counsel shall be conclusive evidence of such good faith. The Sherpa Holders shall severally indemnify Sherpa Holders’ Representative and hold Sherpa Holders’ Representative harmless against any Adverse Consequences incurred without gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Sherpa Holders’ Representative and arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of Sherpa Holders’ Representative’s duties hereunder.

 

(c)          A decision, act, consent or instruction of Sherpa Holders’ Representative shall constitute a decision of all Sherpa Holders and shall be final, binding and conclusive upon all Sherpa Holders. GTY is hereby entitled to rely on all statements, representations and decisions of Sherpa Holders’ Representative and shall have no liability to the Company Parties, Sherpa Holders and Sherpa Holders’ Representative in connection with any actions taken or not taken in reliance on such statements, representations and decisions of Sherpa Holders’ Representative.

 

(d)          Sherpa Holders’ Representative, for himself only, represents and warrants that Sherpa Holders’ Representative has the legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform his respective obligations hereunder, and this Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Sherpa Holders’ Representative and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery thereof by the other Parties, constitutes the legal and binding obligations of Sherpa Holders’ Representative, enforceable against Sherpa Holders’ Representative in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

  SHERPA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC
     
  By: /s/ David Farrell
    Name: David Farrell
    Title:  Managing Member
     
  SHERPA HOLDERS’ REPRESENTATIVE
     
  /s/ David Farrell
  David Farrell
     
  GTY TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS INC.
     
  By: /s/ Harry L. You
    Name:  Harry L. You
    Title:  President and Chief Financial Officer
     
  SHERPA HOLDERS
     
  /s/ David Farrell
  David Farrell
   
  /s/ Bryan Reed
  Bryan Reed
   
  /s/ Mar Taloma
  Mar Taloma
   
  /s/ Ted Lewis
  Ted Lewis
   
  /s/ Steven Magida
  Steven Magida

 

[Signature Page to the Unit Purchase Agreement]

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

GTY TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES BUSINESS COMBINATION 

 

GTY to Create Leading North American SaaS/Cloud Software Company

Focused on the Public Sector with Diverse and Prominent Client Base

 

· Significant growth opportunities in the underpenetrated public sector market as it embarks on digital transformation
· Strong growth, recurring revenue and margin expansion profile
· Experienced management team with decades of government, technology and financial experience to drive growth, margin expansion and strong cash flow generation

 

AUSTIN, TX - September 12, 2018 – GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GTYH) (“GTY”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire six companies that are leading the digital transformation in the public sector market. The transaction is expected to close in early 2019.

 

GTY, which is led by William D. Green, Joseph M. Tucci and Harry L. You, raised $552 million in its IPO in November 2016. After an extensive search process, the sponsors elected to bring together best-in-class companies to establish an integrated software solution in the highly fragmented and underpenetrated public sector market. With a diverse combined client base of over 1,500 clients, the combined company will be a scaled software platform for state and local governments, helping them to address increasing demands by constituents for improved citizen experiences and more efficient operations.

 

Bill Green, co-Chairman of GTY, stated, “Joe, Harry, and I believe that the state and local government market is at an inflection point, presenting a profound market opportunity to bring together these leading franchises. With GTY as a partner, their dynamic founders and teams will create the next integrated, digital solution for governments, with offerings for citizen interface, payments, grant management, budgeting, permitting, and procurement needs. We will give these companies channel support and provide the capital, expertise, and runway they need to capture significant share of this market which is poised for transformation.”

 

Joe Tucci, co-Chairman of GTY, added, “Similar to our experience with other emerging, underpenetrated software categories, we see a bright future in helping governments and other public entities move to the cloud to become more efficient. The companies we selected have the agility, speed, and flexibility to lead digital transformation in the public sector. The integrated digital town hall platform, the move to the cloud, payments engine, nascent penetration of a large addressable market, and best-in-class companies are the hallmarks of an incredibly promising technology investment.”

 

 

 

 

GTY will form a new entity which will acquire the following companies:

 

· Bonfire Interactive Ltd . (“Bonfire”), based in Canada, a developer of cloud-based eSourcing and procurement software that helps purchasers find, engage, and evaluate suppliers and manage the resulting contracting and performance relationships;

 

· CityBase, Inc . (“CityBase”), based in Chicago, IL, a developer of technology, payment and communication channels and aggregator of operational data that also creates websites and mobile applications for utilities, self-service kiosks and point of sale tablets with customized solutions;

 

· eCivis Inc . (“eCivis”), based in Pasadena, CA, a cloud-based grants management system provider for state, local and tribal governments that also offers writing, consulting and professional services as well as financial and program performance tracking, cost allocation and budgeting;

 

· Open Counter Enterprises Inc . (“OpenCounter”), based in San Francisco, CA, a builder of user-friendly software to guide applicants through complex permitting and licensing procedures;

 

· Questica Inc. and Questica USCDN Inc. (together, “Questica”), based in Canada, a provider of budgeting software, performance management and transparency and data visualization solutions; and

 

· Sherpa Government Solutions LLC (“Sherpa”), based in Denver, CO, a provider of public sector budgeting software and consulting services.

 

 

Harry You, President and CFO of GTY, who will be the CFO of the new entity, added, “Each company is a technology leader in its domain with a diverse client base, providing cross-sell possibilities. The combined company’s high growth, recurring revenue base, customer satisfaction, capital efficiency, and path to near-term profitability are key elements that led to our pursuit of this opportunity. Given the fragmentation in the state and local government market, we see expansive scale achievable through accelerated, organic growth and investment of capital in our respective companies as well as through immediately available, accretive acquisitions. We believe the combined company will be a well-capitalized public entity that will give customers confidence relative to its staying power in the market versus smaller, private vendors.”

 

 

 

 

Under the definitive agreements, subject to customary adjustments as provided therein, GTY has agreed to acquire the companies for total aggregate base consideration of $365 million in cash and stock, plus an aggregate earn-out consideration of up to $132 million in cash and stock. In addition, the new entity is expected to have an equity incentive plan in place at closing with 5.3 million shares reserved for future awards to employees and other plan participants. Mr. You added, “Our founders and their colleagues are looking forward to participating in the exciting growth prospects of the new company and are incented through earn-outs, rolled over equity consideration, and new stock grants to help catalyze shareholder returns.”

 

In connection with the business combination, GTY expects to hold a special meeting of its warrantholders (to be held immediately prior to the special meeting of GTY’s shareholders for the business combination) to approve an amendment to the warrant agreement governing its outstanding warrants to provide that, at the closing of the business combination, each whole public warrant will be automatically exchanged for $1.35 in cash and each private placement warrant will be automatically exchanged for $0.75 in cash. Approval of the warrant agreement amendment will require the affirmative vote of at least 50% of the outstanding public warrants.

 

Assuming no GTY stockholders exercise their redemption rights in connection with the business combination and GTY obtains warrantholder approval to amend its warrant agreement, the combined company is expected to have approximately $237 million of cash on the balance sheet at the closing to fund earnings producing capital expenditures, salesforce expansion, future acquisitions to accelerate growth, and general corporate purposes.

 

Stephen Rohleder, a GTY Director and the former Accenture COO and Group CEO for Health and Public Service Operating Group, will become Chairman and CEO of the new entity. “I am very excited to lead this incredibly innovative group of companies today, at what I see as an inflection point in the public sector,” said Mr. Rohleder. “I look forward to utilizing my 35 years of experience, customer and channel relationships in the public sector and, more specifically, with state and local governments, to scale the best-in-class vertically-integrated solution we are creating. With Harry You serving as CFO and Dan Lauderback, my former CTO of the Accenture Health and Public Services Group, agreeing to join as COO, we have the firepower to build a world-class platform today and for years to come.”

 

 

 

 

In order to provide sufficient time to complete the business combination in early 2019, GTY expects to seek shareholder approval of an extension of GTY’s deadline to complete an initial business combination from November 1, 2018 to a date in the first quarter of 2019. All current directors of GTY are expected to be appointed to the board of the new entity at the closing. The board of directors of GTY has approved the proposed business combination, and the applicable governing body of each of the target companies has approved its applicable proposed transaction. In addition, GTY expects to receive within one business day the requisite shareholder consents for CityBase, eCivis and OpenCounter and has received voting and supporting agreements for Bonfire. Completion of the proposed business combination is subject to GTY shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions. 

 

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. served as the sole book-running manager for GTY’s initial public offering and was a financial advisor to GTY on the business combination. Winston & Strawn LLP is acting as legal counsel to GTY.

 

GTY has posted an investor presentation and pre-recorded video on its website: www.gtytechnology.com. The investor presentation and pre-recorded video will be available on GTY’s website until December 31, 2018.

 

About Bonfire

 

Bonfire, a leader in strategic sourcing and procurement technology, empowers organizations to make the right purchasing decisions. With tools to support the entire vendor lifecycle (sourcing, contract management, and vendor performance), Bonfire goes beyond traditional mechanics to make complex decision making easy. Bonfire works the way you do on a single cloud platform designed to unite stakeholders, absorb compliance requirements, and facilitate advanced evaluation techniques. The combination of flexible technology with world-class customer service makes Bonfire the solution of choice for both public and private sector organizations of all sizes around the globe. Bonfire was named as a 2018 Gartner Cool Vendor and proudly reports a client retention rate greater than 96 percent.

GoBonfire.com

 

 

 

 

About CityBase

 

CityBase gives people and businesses an intuitive way to interact with utilities and government agencies. CityBase’s technology dramatically improves constituent services through payment solutions, digital services and API development for cities, states and utilities. For more information please visit http://www.thecitybase.com/.

 

About eCivis

 

Since 2000, eCivis (http://www.ecivis.com ) has been most trusted and widely used SaaS grant management system by state, local and tribal governments. eCivis helps thousands of government agencies maximize their grant revenues, track their financial and program performance, prepare cost allocation plans and budgets, and access free open data tools to make sense of Federal data.

 

About OpenCounter

 

OpenCounter builds user-friendly software to guide applicants through complex permitting and licensing procedures, guiding applicants through the process by estimating the total fees and requirements for the project, and allowing applicants to apply and pay for permits online.

 

About Questica

 

Questica’s budget preparation and management software suite – Questica Budget – Integrates with more than 25 financial systems and other systems. This ensures organizations can access all the information they need to develop, track, monitor and adjust their budgets, plus report out to stakeholders when and to who they need to. Questica Budget Suite’s Operating, Salary, Capital and Performance modules ensure public sector organizations have a clear view into their budgets, forecasts and expenditures, thus enabling those organizations to deliver on their financial and non-financial strategic objectives. Additionally, Questica’s easy-to-use OpenBook transparency and data visualization software can be used to share an organization’s financial and non-financial information with both its internal and external stakeholders.

 

 

 

 

About Sherpa

 

Sherpa is a provider of public sector budgeting software and consulting services. Clients have benefitted from a unique deployment model, staffing projects with consultants averaging 20 years of experience and having one project team from sales through implementation to post-implementation support.

 

About GTY Technology Holdings Inc.


GTY Technology Holdings Inc. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

 

Important Information About the Proposed Transactions and Where to Find It

 

In connection with the proposed business combination and proposed amendment to GTY’s warrant agreement, a newly formed subsidiary of GTY (“New GTY”) intends to file a Registration Statement on Form S-4, which will include a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of GTY. GTY will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to its shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination and to its holders of public warrants in connection with the vote by the warrantholders on the proposed amendment to the warrant agreement. GTY’s shareholders, warrantholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with the proposed business combination and proposed amendment to the warrant agreement, as these materials will contain important information about the companies being acquired (the “Targets”), GTY, the proposed business combination and proposed amendment to the warrant agreement.  When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the proposed business combination and amendment to the warrant agreement will be mailed to shareholders and warrantholders of GTY as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed business combination and proposed amendment to the warrant agreement. Shareholders and warrantholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference therein, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: GTY Technology Holdings Inc., 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144, Attention: Harry L. You, (702) 945-2898.

 

 

 

 

Participants in the Solicitation

 

GTY and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from GTY’s shareholders with respect to the proposed business combination and amendment to the warrant agreement. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in GTY is contained in GTY’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the SEC and is available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to GTY Technology Holdings Inc., 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144, Attention: Harry L. You, (702) 945-2898. Additional information regarding the interests of such participants will be contained in the proxy statement for the proposed business combination and amendment to the warrant agreement when available.

 

The Targets and their directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of GTY in connection with the proposed business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed business combination will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination when available.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. GTY’s and each Target’s actual results may differ materially from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, GTY’s and the Targets’ expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the proposed business combination, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the business combination and the timing of the completion of the business combination. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside GTY’s and the Targets’ control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of any of the definitive agreements for the proposed transactions (the “Transaction Agreements”) or could otherwise cause a proposed transaction to fail to close; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against GTY or a Target following the announcement of the Transaction Agreements and the proposed business combination; (3) the inability to complete the proposed business combination, including due to failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of GTY or other conditions to closing in the Transaction Agreements; (4) the inability to complete the proposed amendment to the warrant agreement, including due to failure to obtain the requisite approval of the warrantholders of GTY; (5) the inability to obtain or maintain the listing of the shares of common stock of the post-acquisition company on The Nasdaq Stock Market following the proposed transactions; (6) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations; (7) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of a proposed business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; (8) costs related to the proposed business combination; (9) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (10) financial performance and reporting issues that may be discovered in connection with the preparation and audit of each Target’s historical financial statements; (11) the possibility that a Target or the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and (12) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed business combination, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and in GTY’s other filings with the SEC. GTY cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. GTY cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. GTY does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

 

 

 

 

No Offer or Solicitation

 

This press release shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed business combination or amendment to the warrant agreement. This press release shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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Media Contacts:
Jeffrey Taufield

Vice Chairman, Kekst

jeffrey.taufield@kekst.com

212-521-4815

 

 

Company Contacts:

Carter Glatt

Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, GTY

carter@gtytechnology.com

(702) 945-2898

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

September 12, 2018

 
 

Important Information This investor presentation (this “presentation”) is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase any equity, debt or other financial instruments of GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) or the target companies descr ibe d herein (collectively, the “Targets”) or any of the Company’s or the Targets’ affiliates. This presentation has been prepared to assist parties in making their own evaluation wi th respect to the proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”), as contemplated in the transaction documents (the “Transaction Documents”), of the Company and the Targets and fo r no other purpose. It is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Business Combination. The information contained herein doe s n ot purport to be all - inclusive. The data contained herein is derived from various internal and external sources. No representation is made as to the reasonableness of the assumptions mad e w ithin or the accuracy or completeness of any projections or modeling or any other information contained herein. Any data on past performance or modeling contained herein is not an in dic ation as to future performance. The Company and the Targets assume no obligation to update the information in this presentation. Important Information About the Business Combination and Where to Find It In connection with the Business Combination, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of the Company will file a Registration S tat ement on Form S - 4, which will include a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of the Company. The Company will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant docume nts to its shareholders. The Company’s shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments t her eto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with the Business Combination, as these materials will co nta in important information about the Targets, the Company and the Business Combination. When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the Business Combination will be m ai led to shareholders of the Company as of a record date to be established for voting on the Business Combination. Shareholders will a lso be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC that will be incorpora ted by reference therein, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: GTY Technology Holdings Inc., 1180 North Town Center Drive, Sui te 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144, Attention: Harry L. You, (702) 945 - 2898. Historical and Projected Financial Information The historical financial information contained herein has not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting pri nciples (“GAAP”), has not been audited, reviewed, compiled or been subject to any procedures by any independent auditors and actual historical financial information could differ materi all y from the information contained herein. The presentation contains financial forecasts, including Annual Recurring Revenue (“ARR ”) (defined as annualized contracted recurring revenue of the last month of the period, which includes fees from software subscriptions, recurring licenses, maintenance contracts and payments, and excludes perpetual lic ens e and service agreements), revenue, gross profit, EBIT (defined as net income, plus interest expense and income taxes), EBITDA (defined EBIT plus depreciation and amortization expense), net income, free cash flow, and unlevered free cash flow (defined as EBITDA – Cash Taxes – Increase in Net Working Capital + Increase in Deferred Revenue – Capital Expenditures) for calendar years 2018 - 2021. These financial forecasts were prepared in good faith by the Company and the Targets on a basis believed to be reasonable. Such financial forecasts have no t b een prepared in conformity with GAAP. Neither the Company’s nor the Targets’ independent auditors have audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the projections for the purpose of their inclusion in this presentation, and accordingly, none of them expressed an opinion nor provided any other form of assurance with respect theret o f or the purpose of this presentation. These projections are for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. Certain of t he above - mentioned projected information has been provided for the purposes of providing comparisons with historical data. The assumptions and estimates underlying the prospective financial i nfo rmation are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ m ate rially from those contained in the prospective financial information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the prospective results are indicative of future performance of the co mbined company after the Business Combination or that actual results will not differ materially from those presented in the prospective financial information. Inclusion of the prospecti ve financial information in this Presentation should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results contained in the prospective financial information will be achieved. 1

 
 

Important Information (Cont’d) Forward - Looking Statements This presentation includes “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securi ties Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company’s and each Target’s actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely o n t hese forward looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “ cou ld,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward - looking statements. These forward - looking statements include, with out limitation, the Company’s and the Targets’ expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impact of the Business Combination, the satisfaction of the clos ing conditions to the Business Combination and the timing of the completion of the Business Combination. These forward - looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside the Company’s and the Targets’ control and are difficult to predict. Fact ors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of any of the Transact ion Documents or could otherwise cause the Business Combination to fail to close; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company or a Target fo llowing the announcement of the Transaction Documents and the Business Combination; (3) the inability to complete the Business Combination, including due to failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of the Company or other conditions to closing in the Transaction Documents; (4) the receipt of an unsolicited offer from another party for an alternative business tra nsaction that could interfere with the Business Combination; (5) the inability to obtain or maintain the listing of the shares of common stock of the post - acquisition company on The Nasdaq Stoc k Market following the Business Combination; (6) the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Busine ss Combination; (7) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of a Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined co mpa ny to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; (8) costs related to the Business Combination; (9) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (10) the possibi lit y that a Target or the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and (11) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the proxy statement relating to the Business Combination, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. The Company cauti ons that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward - looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward - looking statements to reflect any change i n its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based . Participants in the Solicitation The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Compa ny’ s shareholders with respect to the Business Combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in the Company is contained in the Company’s annual report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the SEC and is available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, o r b y directing a request to GTY Technology Holdings Inc., 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144, Attention: Harry L. You, (702) 945 - 2898. Additional information reg arding the interests of such participants will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus for the Business Combination when available. The Targets and their directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of the Company in connection with the Business Combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the Business Combination will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the Business Combination when available. No Offer or Solicitation This presentation shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Business Combinations. This presentation shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securit ies in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of s ecu rities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Securities Act, or an exemption therefrom. Industry and Market Data In this presentation, we rely on and refer to information and statistics regarding market participants in the sectors in whic h t he Targets compete and other industry data. We obtained this information and statistics from third - party sources, including reports by market research firms. 2

 
 

Transaction Overview • GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: “GTYH”; “GTYHU”; “GTYHW”) has entered into definitive agreements to combine with Bonfire Interactive Ltd. (“Bonfire”); CityBase, Inc. (“CityBase”); eCivis, Inc. (“eCivis”); Open Counter Enterprises Inc. (“OpenCounter”); Questi ca Inc. (“Questica”); and Sherpa Government Solutions (“Sherpa”) (collectively, the “Transaction ”) • Immediately upon closing of the Transaction, NewCo will have six wholly owned subsidiaries in some of the fastest growing segments in the Government Technology sector, including payments, budgeting, permitting, procurement, and grants management • Payments engine with “digital city hall” interface between government constituents, public schools, hospitals, utilities, and ve ndors • Proven management team • Steve Rohleder , former Accenture COO and Group CEO for Health and Public Service Operating Group ($5bn+ revenue segment), will be Chairman and CEO of NewCo • Harry You , former CFO of Accenture and Oracle, CEO of BearingPoint (formerly KPMG Consulting), and Executive Vice President of EMC lea din g corporate strategy and M&A, will be CFO of NewCo • Dan Lauderback , former Accenture Group CTO of Health and Public Service Operating Group and a founding Senior Managing Director of Accenture Digital, will be COO of NewCo • As GTY’s other two sponsors, Joe Tucci and Bill Green will leverage their decades of unique operational experience, vast indu str y network, and public sector expertise to unlock the Company’s significant potential after Transaction close • Investment and transaction highlights • Expected to be a high growth company with expanding gross profit margins targeting a large and highly fragmented addressable mar ket • Expected to be profitable in the second half of 2019 – unique among recent IPO high - growth software peers • Initial enterprise value of approximately $560 million and equity value of $797 million • Clean capital structure at close: intend to seek warrantholder approval to amend the warrant agreement to provide for the exchange of all 18.4 million public warrants for $1.35/warrant, and all 8.7mm sponsor warrants for $0.75/warrant • Attractive purchase valuation at 7.4x 2019E revenue of $76 million (1) – a discount to peers with flexibility to leverage capital for other growth opportunities • Confidence in continued growth potential of the combined public entity • Existing owners of the six companies will own approximately 14% of the combined company; current GTY shareholders will own approximately 86% (2) • $237mm of cash to balance sheet to fund additional organic and inorganic growth opportunities which are readily available and ac cretive Note: All figures assume zero redemptions from cash in trust by GTY shareholders. Actual results may differ materially. (1) Includes $10mm of projected GTY revenue synergies. (2) Assuming no redemptions by GTY public shareholders GTY is creating the leading public sector SaaS company that will offer a cloud - based suite of solutions for North American state and local governments 3

 
 

1. Executive Summary 4

 
 

Today’s Agenda • What Are W e D oing? • Why Public Sector Now? • Financial Overview • Investment Highlights 5

 
 

What Are We Doing? • GTY is creating a new wave SaaS/Cloud software company “ NewCo ” for North American State & Local Governments • Will serve 5 of the fastest growing IT opportunities in the market • Expected to be a high growth company (138% of projected 2019 revenue growth) with expanding gross profit margins, targeting a large and highly fragmented addressable market • Serving a massive and underpenetrated market • 3 Winning Investment Themes: Cloud solution, payments, and a platform for the functions of the public sector • Highly Recurring Revenue Model: ~80% of projected 2019 total company r evenue • Early path to profitability and free cash flow (1) breakeven by 2019 • Attractive valuation compared to recent high - growth software IPOs and vertical software peers • Multiple organic and inorganic greenfield growth opportunities to drive long - term shareholder value Note: All figures represent Non - GAAP, unaudited financials. Actual audited GAAP results may differ materially. Financial forecas ts for calendar years 2018 - 2021 may change upon further due diligence. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. (1) Unlevered free cash flow is defined as EBITDA – Cash Taxes – Increase in Net Working Capital + Increase in Deferred Revenue – Ca pital Expenditures. Our Investment T hesis 6

 
 

Why Public Sector Now? • The d igital t ransformation journey has begun • Large market: $100bn+ state and local IT spending ( $30 - $40bn (1) of which is software) • Extremely fragmented – no company with more than 10% market share in key verticals (1) • Constituents increasingly demanding more of their governments • Experience: modernized and on - demand • Productivity and efficiency: revenue generation and cost savings • Safety: infrastructure and services enablement • Only 5 % (2) of government operations are on the cloud • At the local level, vendors with cloud solutions for cities, counties, and towns are seeing double - digit growth rates in their SaaS subscriptions (3) • ~70% of IT budgets support legacy systems (1) States (4) 50 Annual Payments F rom L icenses, P ermits, Fines, Services Fees, and Property T ax in a Tier - One City (4) $5bn+ 38,000+ Special Districts (4) 36,000+ Municipalities (4) Law Enforcement Agencies (4) 18,000+ Public School Districts (4) 13,000+ Counties (4) 3,000+ ~$3.4bn Utilities Software Market (4) ~35,000 IT Procurements by State and Local Governments (4) ~$661bn Federal Grants to State and Local Governments (2016) ( 4 ) Source: (1) Management estimates. (2 ) “Understanding Cloud Adoption in Government,” Gartner. https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/understanding - cloud - adoption - in - government/ (3) Source: “US Government Sector Tech Spending Trends, 2017 To 2018”, Forrester Research, Inc., February 8, 2017 . Figures based on constant currency. ( 4 ) U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Congressional Research Service, US Geological Survey , management estimates. Flows T hrough G overnment P rocurement D epartment Annually (4) $2.1tn State and Local Government Tech Spend (3) ~$117bn 2018E North American Market Opportunity Attractive Public S ector F undamentals 7

 
 

NewCo Vision: The Digital City Hall and Payments Platform Constituents Utilities Vendors SaaS/Cloud Budgeting Grants Management Procurement Permitting For Low Cost Operation and Data Gathering Resource Allocation & Planning Staff Day to Day Operation The Digital Town Hall Digitize Relationships, Workflows & Data Payments Staff The Digital City Hall Day to Day Operation Resource Allocation & Planning Budget 8

 
 

Current Industry State The NewCo Solution Payments Multiple businesses serving one client base for payments. There are 1,000+ constituent activities in a jurisdiction Digital services, web and mobile payments, and payment kiosks Regulation / Permitting Complexity leads to increased rates of noncompliance and constituent frustrations Automating and simplifying the permitting process Budgeting / Transparency Disorganized offline spreadsheets, disparate systems and labor intensive process Unified performance management and agile budgeting solutions Procurement Trillions of $ per year of public procurement decisions are still made offline Intelligent procurement software aggregating supplier data and streamlining the decision - making process Grants Management Disparate tools and spreadsheets leading to $100 billion of waste, fraud, and abuse, and over $144 billion in improper payments Modern platform to maximize grant resources, improve fiscal health, and pursue and properly manage $1 trillion in grants available annually NewCo is Well - Positioned to Lead the Digital Transformation Constituent Experience Back - Office 9

 
 

Digital Town Hall Link to see all services and full capabilities Building the digital town hall of the future today, with an integrated suite of capabilities Services • Pay property taxes • Pay traffic / parking ticket • Apply for Homestead Deduction • View deduction application status • Request a public record • Etc. 10

 
 

Solving Future Problems Today for our Client Base C loud - based collaborative eSourcing platform that helps procurement teams find, select, and manage suppliers Cloud - based grants management system for state, local, and tribal governments User - friendly software to guide applicants through complex permitting and licensing procedures Budgeting software , performance management and transparency and data visualization solutions Product Demo Product Demo Product Demo Product Demo Solutions Offered • Lowering costs for state and local governments and their constituents • Improving constituent experience and transparency • Bringing accuracy and velocity to traditionally complex, manual processes 11

 
 

Wide Customer Base Across States, Cities, and Public Agencies Opportunities for Cross - Sell and Up - Sell to ~1,500 Existing Customers Procurement Payments Grants Management Regulation / Permitting Budgeting / Transparency Academia Public Healthcare School Districts Transit, Utilities, Other Other City and County Governments Utilities State / City Governments City Governments Local Governments Higher Education K - 12 Healthcare Non - Profit Municipal 12

 
 

NewCo Centers of Excellence Denver, CO NewCo Projected 2019 Financials ARR: $86mm Revenue: $76mm Recurring Mix: 79% Revenue Growth: 138% Gross Margin: 72% EBIT Margin: (7%) UFCF Margin: (0%) Headcount (1) Employees: 338 R&D: 98 S&M: 84 San Francisco, CA Toronto, ON Chicago, IL Los Angeles, CA NewCo Headquarters Austin, TX Centers of Excellence House R&D, S&M, a nd Operational Leadership Regional hubs create a national provider with scaled operations and capabilities (1) Projected 2018. 13

 
 

NewCo Leadership Stephen Rohleder Chairman and CEO Dan Lauderback Chief Operating Officer Carter Glatt SVP, Corporate Development Highly experienced CTO and General Counsel to be announced Harry You Chief Financial Officer Corry Flatt Michael Duffy James Ha Joel Mahoney TJ Parass David Farrell Procurement Grants Management Regulation/ Permitting Budgeting / Transparency Budgeting / Transparency Payments Experience: 23 Years as Accenture Operating Partner Experience: 18 Years as Public Company CEO or CFO Experience: 18 Years as Accenture Operating Partner Experience: 4 Years of Strategic M&A and Private Equity Public Sector Experience: 10 Years Public Sector Experience: 6 Years Public Sector Experience: 10 Years Public Sector Experience: 17 Years Public Sector Experience: 20 Years Public Sector Experience: 8 Years Executive Leadership with Deep O perating and Financial E xperience Operating and Product L eadership with Decades of Public S ector E xperience 14

 
 

Experienced Board of Directors High Quality Board of Directors with key experts to help realize the NewCo vision Bill Green Director Joe Tucci Director Harry You Director Randy Cowen Director Stephen Rohleder Chairman Paul Dacier Director Charles Wert Director • Previously served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Accenture • Serves as a Director of S&P Global, Dell , and Pivotal Software • Previously served as a Director of EMC and Inovalon • Previously served as CEO, Chairman, and President of EMC • Serves as a Director of Paychex and Motorola Solutions • Previously served as a Director of VMware • Previously served as EVP of Strategy and M&A with EMC, CEO/CFO of BearingPoint, CFO of Oracle, and CFO of Accenture • Previously served as Director of Oracle Japan • Previously served as the Global Head of T echnology and Operations, Co - Chief Administrative Office and CIO of Goldman Sachs • Serves as a Director of Solace • Previously served as Director of EMC and Pivotal Software • Previously served as CEO of Health and Public Service and G lobal COO at Accenture • Serves as an advisory board member of Kony • Previously served as EVP and General C ounsel of EMC • Serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of AerCap • Previously President of the Boston Bar Association • Previously served as President and CEO of Evercore Trust • Previously served as Vice Chairman and Director of Evercore Trust • Also served as EVP and Senior T rust O fficer of US Trust Company NA for over 20 years 15

 
 

Baseline Consolidated NewCo Financial Forecast Note: 2017 historical results are unaudited and were not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actual audited GAAP results may differ materially. Financial forecasts for calendar years 2018 - 2021 were prepared using unaudited, non - GAAP historical financial information and may change upon further due diligence. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. EBIT includes $1 - 2mm estimated Depreciation & Amortization. Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding. (1) Unlevered free cash flow is defined as EBITDA – Cash Taxes – Increase in Net Working Capital + Increase in Deferred Revenue – Capital Expenditures. (All figures Non-GAAP ex. SBC) Year Ending December 31, Long-Term ($ in millions) 2017 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E Target ARR $18 $34 $86 $138 $202 (%) Growth -- 88% 157% 59% 46% Revenue $22 $32 $76 $124 $186 (%) Growth -- 43% 138% 64% 50% Gross Profit $14 $20 $55 $96 $147 (%) Margin 63% 64% 72% 77% 79% 80% - 85% S&M Expense $5 $9 $21 $31 $43 (%) Margin 23% 28% 28% 25% 23% 20% - 25% R&D Expense $6 $9 $16 $22 $32 (%) Margin 29% 29% 21% 18% 17% 10% - 15% G&A Expense $9 $12 $21 $26 $38 (%) Margin 40% 39% 28% 21% 20% 10% - 15% EBIT ($7) ($11) ($5) $16 $32 (%) Margin (32%) (34%) (7%) 13% 17% 30%+ Unlevered FCF (1) ($5) ($10) ($0) $26 $43 (%) Margin (24%) (31%) (0%) 21% 23% Commentary • The Baseline Consolidated Forecast represents GTY’s view of an achievable baseline operating plan • The plan is informed by the aggregate of the individual standalone business unit forecasts , adjusted by NewCo management based on assessments of revenue visibilities, backlogs, business momentum, platform investments and potential integration, and public company operati ng costs, net of synergies • Projections for 2019 – 2021 include an estimated $10mm of annual revenue synergies; there are ~$110mm+ total potential revenue s ynergies from cross - sell opportunities • 85%+ of projected 2018 revenue has been either recognized or booked • Nearly 70% of projected 2019 revenue (excluding synergies) has been booked or is considered high probability based on existin g p ipeline Strong Growth with Expanding M argins and Cash F low 16

 
 

Annual Recurring Revenue Walk $34 $37 $6 ($1) $11 $86 2018E ARR ARR from New Customers ARR from Upsell Lost ARR from Churn Assumed Synergies 2019E ARR Note: All figures represent projections that are unaudited and non - GAAP. Actual audited GAAP results may differ materially. Financial forecasts for 2018 – 2019 were prepared using unaudited non - GAAP historical information and may change upon further due diligence. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding. (1) An agency within a city is considered a unique Payments customer. A B C D A Highly visible sales pipeline, with ARR from new customers primarily driven by Procurement (~25% of new ARR), Payments (~50%) , and Grants Management (~15%) • Procurement quota - carrying reps increasing ~60%, expected to double customer base from ~300 to ~600 by end of 2019; segment is c urrently sales capacity constrained. ARR also benefits from mix shift to larger accounts • In Payments, large contracts with Chicago and San Francisco expected to ramp, resulting in multiple new municipal agency oppo rtu nities (1) ; Chicago has 42 potential “customers / agencies” for expansion. San Francisco comes online in Q4 2018 • Grants Management is actively moving upmarket and has identified ~450 of higher Annual Contract Value (“ACV”) customer opport uni ties in 2019, with assumed conversion rate of ~35% (vs. ~50% in 2017 and ~60% in 2018) B ARR from upselling existing customers primarily driven by Grants Management (~70% of upsell ARR), Permitting (~15%), and Procurement (~15%) • Grants Management upsell of additional modules and new Allocate software focused on larger customers – driving ~45% increase in ACV for existing customers in 2019 – continues to move the product up market • Permitting transitioned to new modular product in 2019 for easier upsell – driving estimated 30%+ ACV increase for existing cust omers • Procurement product has seen steady ACV increases driven by upsell and new contracts: ~50% growth in 2017, ~45% in 2018, and est imating ~37% in 2019; expecting continued ramp over time. Upsell is expected to deliver ~15% of ACV uplift to existing customers in 2 019 C Lost ARR from churn primarily driven by targeted transition in customer base for Grants Management product • Grants Management is strategically shifting focus to larger customers, especially with new products like Allocate, generating meaningfully higher ACV (>3x that of 2017) and actively phasing out smaller, lower ACV customers • Grants Management ARR added from new customers and upsell is expected to be ~14x the ARR lost due to churn D Cross - selling synergies expected to drive ~$11 million in incremental ARR in 2019 • Total cross - sell opportunity estimated to be ~$110 million based on 2018E ACV – does not include additional opportunity from exi sting customer base ACV increases in 2019 ($ in millions) Strong recurring revenue base with deep pipeline for growth 17

 
 

Cross - Selling Synergies Represent $110M+ Opportunity Current ~1,500 Customer Base Immediate Cross - Sell Potential ~1,500 Customers ~6,800 Potential New Connections ~$16,500 Weighted Average ACV (1) >$110 Million Cross - Sell Opportunity Cross - Sell Opportunity Sources Other 2% Utility 3% Healthcare 4% Education 13% Municipal 51% State Gov 1% Non - Profit 26% Procurement 19% Payments 20% Grants 15% Permitting 38% Budgeting / Transparency 8% Cross - Sell Revenue as % Total Opportunity Customer Type as % Total Customers (1) Based on 2018E ending average customer ACV, calculated as ACV by Product x Customer Opportunities Per Product / Total Opportu nit ies. ACV significantly varies depending on product area, contract length, customer size, and other factors. Significant cross - selling synergies provide additional outlet for organic growth 18

 
 

Overview of Business Unit KPI Metrics – 2018E Note: Financial forecasts for 2018 were prepared using unaudited, non - GAAP historical information and may change upon further due diligence. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. 1) Impacted by transition to higher - ACV customer base – expected to be net negative churn by 2019. 2) Includes impact of acquisition made in June 2017. Procurement Payments Grants Management Regulation / Permitting Budgeting / Transparency Net Dollar - Based Retention Rate 114% 134% 96% (1) 113% 118% (2) ARR ($m) $5m $10m $8m $2m $8m SaaS as % of Total Revenue 100% NA 90% 89% 11% Recurring Revenue % of Total Revenue 100% 92% 90% 89% 43% Customer Count 301 358 474 53 716 19

 
 

Capital Can Create Significant Upside Beyond Baseline Plan Platform Expansion 8 7 % Total Implied IRR and $6.6bn incremental enterprise value (1) from future growth initiatives 1 Note: Illustrative framework. Does not imply actual projections. IRR calculated as incremental enterprise value in Year 7 over initial investment. (1) Assumes 32.5x EV / Year 7 Unlevered Net Income Multiple assuming 30% long - term contribution margin (except platform expansion, w hich assumes 100% long - term contribution margin) and a 24% tax rate applied to Year 7 incremental revenue. $40 $2,964 Year 1 Year 7 $20 $1,591 Year 1 Year 7 Sales Expansion 2 $15 $1,193 Year 1 Year 7 $50 $50 $811 Year 1 Year 2 Year 7 Adjacent Business Areas 3 Strategic M&A 4 Illustrative Initial Investment Illustrative Initial Investment Illustrative Initial Investment Illustrative Initial Investment • Creating Digital City Hall for ~30 additional cities • Potential expansion into international markets • Expansion across most business units • Opportunities in international markets • Parking / transit • Utilities • Disaster response / emergencies • Scholarships • Legacy portals • Data and tactical acquisitions Year 2 Year 7 Revenue $120 $120 (%) CAGR -- Year 2 Year 7 Revenue $133 $215 (%) CAGR 10% Year 2 Year 7 Revenue $100 $161 (%) CAGR 10% Year 2 Year 7 Revenue $17 $109 (%) CAGR 46% 20

 
 

Summary Investment Highlights Attractive market with key secular tailwinds • $30 - $40 billion (1) of underpenetrated and fragmented state and local government software market opportunity in North A merica • Public sector software is anchored in legacy systems, with 95% of IT budgets spent on on - premises software • Demographic transition in public sector personnel: key moment to transition to SaaS model • Constituents demanding digital transformation and a new consumer experience Compelling standalone products with benefit of belonging to broader platform solution • Suite of modern software solutions offering multiple growth engines, cross - selling opportunities, and launching points into stat e and local governments’ digital transformation journeys • Creation of a platform to add and integrate additional functionalities to serve diverse and rapidly changing customer demands • Diverse and prominent existing client base of ~1,500 public organizations Combination of GTY and individual company management teams highlights thought leadership in public sector software • Experienced NewCo management team with decades of collective public service and information technology experience • Individual company founders to remain deeply engaged with their businesses High - growth recurring revenue model with short path to profitability • High growth, highly predictable business model: ~80% projected 2019 recurring revenue • Short and clear path to profitability; projected to be approximately cash flow positive by the end of 2019 • World - class sponsors with key system integrator and enterprise relationships • Attractive valuation at a meaningful discount to market comparables • Significant balance sheet cash of $237mm (2) and no long - term debt, to fund further synergistic acquisitions Note: Actual results may differ materially. (1) Management estimates. (2) Assumes zero redemptions from cash in trust by GTY shareholders. 21

 
 

2 . Attractive Market with Secular Tailwinds 22

 
 

The Complex Layers of Government INFORMATION INFORMATION CHANNELS CHANNELS ACTION ACTION AGENCIES (40+) AGENCIES (40 +) ORDINANCES ORDINANCES WEBSITE WORD OF MOUTH AGENCY DATABASE AGENCY DATABASE AGENCY DATABASE SUBMIT REGISTER PAY APPLY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ORDINANCE ORDINANCE ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 23

 
 

Government Software Today A local government operates like dozens of separate businesses . Each agency has its own technology and means of engaging the public . Lost Funding Opportunities and Isolated Purchasing Decisions Inconsistent Customer Service and Slow Permitting Siloed Budgeting and Agency Data … ? 24

 
 

State and Local Government Software i s at an Inflection Point… … Driven by secular tailwinds, technological innovations, and acceleration to the cloud, creating massive opportunities for new vendors. (1) Source : “Data Suggests One - Third of State IT Systems are Old and Broken,” Government Technology. http://www.govtech.com/biz/Data - Suggests - One - Third - of - State - IT - Systems - are - Old - and - Broken.html ( 2 ) Source: “Understanding Cloud Adoption in Government,” Gartner. https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/understanding - cloud - adoption - in - government/ (3) Source: “US Government Sector Tech Spending Trends, 2017 To 2018”, Forrester Research, Inc., February 8, 2017. Driving governments’ digital transformation • Budget constraints raising need for better ROI • Demographic shift in government workforce • Budgets shifting from capital expenditures to operating expenditures • C onstituents pushing for more real - time and transparent data Optimizing back - office processes, reducing costs, and improving constituent experiences SaaS Mobility Analytics IoT • Less than 5% of government operations are on the cloud today (2) • Over half of state governments have either formal or informal cloud - first strategies (3) • At the local level, vendors with cloud solutions for cities, counties, and towns are seeing double - digit growth rates in their SaaS subscriptions (3) 1/3 of State IT systems are old and broken (1) Strong reliance on offline spreadsheets Lacking cloud infrastructure for scalability and security “Patchwork” solutions for multiple departments Macro Trends New Technology Adoption Plagued by Legacy Pain Points Migration to the Cloud Underinvestment in New Technology Not Scalable Not Intelligent Fragmented 25

 
 

GTY Investment Thesis • Digital transformation, the next technological wave • Bringing cutting - edge technology to an underserved industry vertical • Legacy ERP and other systems are ripe for disruption and long overdue for a massive upgrade • The shift to the SaaS/Cloud is just beginning in many vertical markets, presenting a large, untapped opportunity • Enthusiastic early adopters and customer success could drive multiplier effect • Potential for hyper g rowth • Cloud solutions that offer pricing flexibility and better ROIs • E fficient implementation and fast adoption of solutions • Capable of thwarting adverse demographic trends • Investment “alpha” / best - of - breed • One of the next superior growth areas for enterprise SaaS/Cloud • Companies with cutting edge solutions that are current explosively growing • Characteristics of a payments business, a platform, and a SaaS/Cloud offering (Triple Crown of tech investing) • Large and underpenetrated market (in the low single digits) • Attack a massive and underpenetrated TAM comprising a sizable portion of the U.S. GDP • Early path to profitability • Signals long - term, and potentially compelling, value - add to customers • First mover advantage • No other integrated payment, SaaS/Cloud, next - gen vendor in the public sector • Virtuous circle of new customer confidence to work with a publicly transparent, well - capitalized entity • Clear customer cost and revenue leverage • Simple and compelling purchase for customers • Applicability for customers of all sizes • Inorganic as well as organic growth potential • Will consider deployment of cash on attractive tuck - in acquisitions • Cross - sell opportunities and other synergies will generate a value for the whole that is greater than the sum of its parts 26

 
 

Massive and Expanding Market Opportunity 1. $500 California $322 2. $244 4. $229 New York $ 185 9. $161 Texas $144 15. $129 18. $122 22. $111 Pennsylvania $91 30. $90 New York City $89 Florida $86 Ohio $78 Illinois $75 Michigan $71 New Jersey $66 46. $63 Massachusetts $60 North Carolina $55 57. $53 58. $52 Virginia $52 Washington $51 Georgia $46 66. $44 Minnesota $44 72. $42 Maryland $42 Indiana $39 Arizona $38 82. $38 Wisconsin $37 87. $35 89. $34 Missouri $33 94. $33 Oregon $33 Tennessee $31 Colorado $31 98. $31 Alabama $31 100. $30 24 States and 1 City Would Rank in the U.S. States (2) 50 Annual Payments F rom L icenses, P ermits, Fines, Services Fees, and Property T ax in a Tier - One City (2) $5bn+ 38,000+ Special Districts (2) 36,000+ Municipalities (2) Law Enforcement Agencies (2) 18,000+ Public School Districts (2) 13,000+ Counties (2) 3,000+ ~$3.4bn Utilities Software Market (2) ~35,000 IT Procurements by State and Local Governments (2 ) ~$661bn Federal Grants to State and Local Governments (2016) ( 2) 2018E North American Market Opportunity (3) Source: (1) Source: “US Government Sector Tech Spending Trends, 2017 To 2018”, Forrester Research, Inc., February 8, 2017. Figures based on constant currency. (2) U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Congressional Research Service, US Geological Survey , management estimates. (3) Fortune 500 company listing as of 2018. State Rankings calculated using total tax revenue data (FY 2016) from the US Census Bureau . New York City revenue calculated using FY 2019 budget information from NYC.gov. Numbers are in billions of dollars. Flows T hrough G overnment P rocurement D epartment Annually (2) $2.1tn State and Local Government Tech Spend (1) ~$117bn ($ in billions) 27

 
 

The Time is Right… • One primary citizen interface • Unified technology • Shared repository of data • Streamlined workflow • Capitalize on new technologies to replace legacy • Legacy products use decades - old technology stacks; modern programming languages are better/faster/cheaper • Modern hosting platforms are typically more secure • UI/UX have changed significantly since the legacy products were first designed, meaning a better user interface and more intuitive experience • Transition from perpetual licenses to SaaS model • Lower up - front costs • Higher emphasis on ongoing customer satisfaction • Less reliance on 3rd party integrators • Faster configuration • Fully managed service (turn - key) 28

 
 

3 . Compelling Products and Synergies 29

 
 

Summary Overview Payments Regulation / Permitting Budgeting / Transparency Budgeting / Transparency Procurement Grants Management Year Founded 2013 2013 1998 2004 2012 2000 Location Chicago, IL San Francisco, CA Burlington, ON Denver, CO Waterloo, ON Pasadena, CA Number of Employees 81 13 79 12 102 51 Key Products • Digital Services • Payments • Business Portal • Residential Portal • Special Events Portal • Zoning Portal • Budget • Performance • Open Book • Budget Book • Budget Preparation • Personnel Forecasting • Performance Management • Consulting • eRFx & eTendering • Contracts • Vendor Performance • Grants Acquisition Solution • Grants Management Solution • Allocate Number of Clients 358 53 694 22 301 474 Awards/Misc. • 134% Net Dollar - Based Retention Rate • 1mm unique utilities users • Winner of Civic I/O Tech Pitch • 1.7x ROI on cost of software in staff time savings • NPS Score: 60 • $63bn+ in budgets managed • Largest customer has $10bn in budget and 30,000 employees • NPS Score: 70 • Y - Combinator Class of W15 • 90% SaaS Mix • 150+ enterprise government implementation s since 2000 Note: Number of employees and clients reflect projected 2018E numbers. 30

 
 

The information we get about people going through the process has been invaluable . The backend analytics have been a benefit for us from a service delivery perspective, and it means we can be proactive in following up with users . — Erik Caldwell, Economic Development Director for San Diego City of Indianapolis, IN City of San Diego, CA City of Denver, CO Selected to provide a platform for Indy’s digital city hall P artnered with the City of San Diego to streamline the process of starting a new business Provided a budgeting solution that was flexible and comprehensive • 140+ activities live within 1 year • Digitized 40 services and payments • 46 agencies served • In 2018 to - date, the San Diego Business Portal has been used to scope 14,534 zoning lookups and 14,019 business permitting projects • Has saved an estimated 4,877 hours of staff time • 682,500+ population with an annual budget of $2.3+ billion • Issued an RFP for a budget reporting and analysis solution • Allowed for integration to ERP and other systems Representative Customer Case Studies Customer services and responsiveness are excellent. — Kelly Greunke, Director of Finance, Budget Management Office, City and County of Denver Payments Regulation/ Permitting Budgeting / Transparency 31

 
 

State of Rhode Island Metropolitan Transportation Commission (San Francisco Bay Area) State of Arizona I mplemented budget software for operating, capital, and performance management P artnered with the MTC to enable easier and more powerful evaluation processes Provided the first comprehensive statewide SaaS grant management system • Allowed the city to perform its budget operations in one system • Produced real - time outputs including analytics that combined what was once disparate data • Complex RFP times reduced to a month versus 60 - 90 days previously • Average savings of 12% • 100% compliance and audit win rate • 24% increase in federal grant revenues - nearly $3 billion in 3 years • Cost savings of more than $500,000 per year • 100% compliance with AZ’s electronic records requirements Representative Customer Case Studies (Cont’d) This system dramatically reduces time spent on administrative compliance ; agencies can focus their efforts on activities that will truly benefit the Arizona taxpayer . — Matthew Hanson, Statewide Grant Administrator for State of Arizona I couldn’t imagine the implementation process being any simpler. — Michael Brinton, Contract Manager, MTC Budgeting / Transparency Procurement Grants Management 32

 
 

NewCo Synergy Opportunities Expand customer base and penetration capitalizing on cross - selling opportunities • Each operating company can provide customer references and contacts representing 1,500+ existing customers, a $110mm+ cross - sell and large up - sell opportunity • Collaborative go - to - market strategy, efforts, and insights to more efficiently market products (e.g. spotlights, webinars, etc.) and respond to RFPs • Land and expand quickly through implementation excellence and rapid adoption of platform offerings Platform opportunity – product integration with best - of - breed point solutions • Shared data, consolidated reporting, and business intelligence decreases workload on staff and improves process efficiency, driving higher customer value • Product Integration • Permits and Payments: Payment processing for permits and richer business process for payments • Grants, Payment, Budget and Procurement: Tie grants management and payments (revenues) to budgeting and procurement (expenses) bringing the ability to forecast revenues and cost centers together • Budget and Digital Services: Connect budgeting and digital services to automate change request generated by the budgeting process • Common approach to hosting, connectivity, and security aligns costs • A common platform speeds up the software integration process customers require with existing financial and ERP systems Skilled management team to drive a shared vision • Deep industry intelligence and technology creativity harnessed for a competitive advantage • Peer - to - peer review of business (e.g. product R&D, support & consulting, etc.) 33

 
 

Go - To - Market and Technology Integration Plan First 100 Day P riorities • Install back office functionality to supplement and support client services and operations • Implement financial reporting system with standardized controls across the companies in order to efficiently report as a public company an d be Sarbanes - Oxley compliant • Establish “ Go - To - Market ” model in order to best position and accelerate the growth of SaaS/Cloud solutions • Capture immediate cross - selling synergies from our ~1,500 current clients • Move into key sales channels for increased distribution • Develop long - term strategy for technical integration across platforms • Look for quick wins to integrate our offerings at key functional points • O ffer a more comprehensive product suite over time in conjunction with our best - of - breed products • Functionality needs to be prepared for scale through organic growth and acquisitions • C ontinue each business unit’s current growth initiatives and management plans to achieve projected standalone growth • Establish core company tenets and principles Sales & Marketing • Harvest and encourage cross - selling synergies across each platform, leveraging pre - existing clients relationships to ease administrative selection burden, implementation time, and sourcing cost • Through cross - selling channels, get “key wins” with current large enterprise clients, pre - empting RFPs • Develop a scalable sales model that can grow with demand and supplement cross - selling synergies • Unique model to efficiently do pre - sales across North America and allow for consultative sales as the opportunities merit • Develop low - cost , low touch first installation modules as well as potentially “try before you buy” modules • Optimize existing client references through key public sector leaders and industry forums, placing an emphasis on NewCo’s value proposition to the community of users • Utilize system integration partners to unlock key sales channels Research & Development • Keep current development in - house, but utilize our platform locations that are naturally low cost (e.g., Canada, Austin, Chicago) • Fund key innovations into other adjacent product segments while ensuring core products remain best - in - class • Encourage technical integration across platforms, where feasible, to accelerate competitive product advantage Market Positioning • Public Sector ERP is an overcrowded market with high - risk projects and barriers to proper implementation • Operating as a platform - lite will allow NewCo to take advantage of a faster sales cycle and combat difficult implementations 34

 
 

GTY Go - To - Market Model Short - term : Focus on 138% growth for 2019E (meet and beat ) • Invest in additional sales reps across Business Units (“BUs ”) • Lightweight training for sales reps on BU products • “ If you see this opportunity, call this person and you will a receive a 50% bonus on the sale” • Implement SPIF’s to incentivize cross - selling across BUs Mid - term : As soon as p ractical • Add senior sales leadership (very experienced but very small); reporting directly to CEO • Build out high - margin system integrator services group • Establish GTY contract function to focus on Master Services Agreements/Contract V ehicles • Establish channel relationships for market expansion Longer - term: • Build out geographic GTY sales force (BU sales force becomes specialty sales force ) • Shared centers , methodologies and processes CEO focus is on each BU CEO getting earn - out. Culture of “All for one and one for all” 35

 
 

Summary of Growth Strategy • Invest in sales and marketing to accelerate growth • Leverage GTY team’s extensive experience in enterprise software sales as states, large cities, and counties increasingly require a sales approach comparable to an enterprise account in the private sector with larger, multi - year deals, and longer sales cycles • Utilize GTY team’s vast industry network to establish strategic channel partnerships and elevate customer conversations to accelerate pipeline opportunities • Cross - sell existing solutions across existing customer base • Penetrate new geographies and broaden customer base • Leverage GTY team’s decades of experience operating complex enterprise technology organizations, including scaling many small “start - ups” within EMC and Accenture (VMware, Nicira, Data Domain, Pivotal, etc.) • Acquire complementary capabilities to serve the diverse needs of state and local government customers 36

 
 

4 . Financial Overview 37

 
 

Baseline Consolidated NewCo Financial Forecast Note: 2017 historical results are unaudited and were not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actual audited GAAP results may differ materially. Financial forecasts for calendar years 2018 - 2021 were prepared using unaudited, non - GAAP historical financial information and may change upon further due diligence. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. EBIT includes $1 - 2mm estimated Depreciation & Amortization. Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding. (1) Unlevered free cash flow is defined as EBITDA – Cash Taxes – Increase in Net Working Capital + Increase in Deferred Revenue – Capital Expenditures. (All figures Non-GAAP ex. SBC) Year Ending December 31, Long-Term ($ in millions) 2017 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E Target ARR $18 $34 $86 $138 $202 (%) Growth -- 88% 157% 59% 46% Revenue $22 $32 $76 $124 $186 (%) Growth -- 43% 138% 64% 50% Gross Profit $14 $20 $55 $96 $147 (%) Margin 63% 64% 72% 77% 79% 80% - 85% S&M Expense $5 $9 $21 $31 $43 (%) Margin 23% 28% 28% 25% 23% 20% - 25% R&D Expense $6 $9 $16 $22 $32 (%) Margin 29% 29% 21% 18% 17% 10% - 15% G&A Expense $9 $12 $21 $26 $38 (%) Margin 40% 39% 28% 21% 20% 10% - 15% EBIT ($7) ($11) ($5) $16 $32 (%) Margin (32%) (34%) (7%) 13% 17% 30%+ Unlevered FCF (1) ($5) ($10) ($0) $26 $43 (%) Margin (24%) (31%) (0%) 21% 23% Commentary • The Baseline Consolidated Forecast represents GTY’s view of an achievable baseline operating plan • The plan is informed by the aggregate of the individual standalone business unit forecasts , adjusted by NewCo management based on assessments of revenue visibilities, backlogs, business momentum, platform investments and potential integration, and public company operati ng costs, net of synergies • Projections for 2019 – 2021 include an estimated $10mm of annual revenue synergies; there are ~$110mm+ total potential revenue s ynergies from cross - sell opportunities • 85%+ of projected 2018 revenue has been either recognized or booked • Nearly 70% of projected 2019 revenue (excluding synergies) has been booked or is considered high probability based on existin g p ipeline Strong Growth with Expanding M argins and Cash F low 38

 
 

Annual Recurring Revenue Walk $34 $37 $6 ($1) $11 $86 2018E ARR ARR from New Customers ARR from Upsell Lost ARR from Churn Assumed Synergies 2019E ARR Note: All figures represent projections that are unaudited and non - GAAP. Actual audited GAAP results may differ materially. Financial forecasts for 2018 – 2019 were prepared using unaudited non - GAAP historical information and may change upon further due diligence. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding. (1) An agency within a city is considered a unique Payments customer. A B C D A Highly visible sales pipeline, with ARR from new customers primarily driven by Procurement (~25% of new ARR), Payments (~50%) , and Grants Management (~15%) • Procurement quota - carrying reps increasing ~60%, expected to double customer base from ~300 to ~600 by end of 2019; segment is c urrently sales capacity constrained. ARR also benefits from mix shift to larger accounts • In Payments, large contracts with Chicago and San Francisco expected to ramp, resulting in multiple new municipal agency oppo rtu nities (1) ; Chicago has 42 potential “customers / agencies” for expansion. San Francisco comes online in Q4 2018 • Grants Management is actively moving upmarket and has identified ~450 of higher Annual Contract Value (“ACV”) customer opport uni ties in 2019, with assumed conversion rate of ~35% (vs. ~50% in 2017 and ~60% in 2018) B ARR from upselling existing customers primarily driven by Grants Management (~70% of upsell ARR), Permitting (~15%), and Procurement (~15%) • Grants Management upsell of additional modules and new Allocate software focused on larger customers – driving ~45% increase in ACV for existing customers in 2019 – continues to move the product up market • Permitting transitioned to new modular product in 2019 for easier upsell – driving estimated 30%+ ACV increase for existing cust omers • Procurement product has seen steady ACV increases driven by upsell and new contracts: ~50% growth in 2017, ~45% in 2018, and est imating ~37% in 2019; expecting continued ramp over time. Upsell is expected to deliver ~15% of ACV uplift to existing customers in 2 019 C Lost ARR from churn primarily driven by targeted transition in customer base for Grants Management product • Grants Management is strategically shifting focus to larger customers, especially with new products like Allocate, generating meaningfully higher ACV (>3x that of 2017) and actively phasing out smaller, lower ACV customers • Grants Management ARR added from new customers and upsell is expected to be ~14x the ARR lost due to churn D Cross - selling synergies expected to drive ~$11 million in incremental ARR in 2019 • Total cross - sell opportunity estimated to be ~$110 million based on 2018E ACV – does not include additional opportunity from exi sting customer base ACV increases in 2019 ($ in millions) Strong recurring revenue base with deep pipeline for growth 39

 
 

Cross - Selling Synergies Represent $110M+ Opportunity Current ~1,500 Customer Base Immediate Cross - Sell Potential ~1,500 Customers ~6,800 Potential New Connections ~$16,500 Weighted Average ACV (1) >$110 Million Cross - Sell Opportunity Cross - Sell Opportunity Sources Other 2% Utility 3% Healthcare 4% Education 13% Municipal 51% State Gov 1% Non - Profit 26% Procurement 19% Payments 20% Grants 15% Permitting 38% Budgeting / Transparency 8% Cross - Sell Revenue as % Total Opportunity Customer Type as % Total Customers (1) Based on 2018E ending average customer ACV, calculated as ACV by Product x Customer Opportunities Per Product / Total Opportu nit ies. ACV significantly varies depending on product area, contract length, customer size, and other factors. Significant cross - selling synergies provide additional outlet for organic growth 40

 
 

Standalone Operating Forecast By Business Unit: Revenue Note : 2017 historical results are unaudited and were not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actual audited GAAP results may differ materially. Financial forecasts for calendar years 2018 - 2021 were prepared using unaudited, non - GAAP historical financial information and may change upon further due diligence. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. Commentary • Procurement revenue growth acceleration from 2018 to 2019 driven primarily by new customer adds as sales force scales, with r ela tively conservative assumptions around ACV growth • Payments revenue growth driven by increased penetration in major cities and larger accounts coming online in the latter half of 2018 and throughout 2019 • Grants revenue growth expected to accelerate in 2019 after strategic shift in 2017 - 2018 to move upmarket and target larger accou nts • Permitting revenue expected to benefit in H2 2018 from the major product investment made in 2017 - 2018, as the new modular platfo rm makes it easier to add and upsell customers • Budgeting & Transparency is expected to benefit from sales team ramping Year Ending December 31, ($ in millions) 2017 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E Procurement $2 $4 $10 $21 $35 (%) Growth -- 129% 185% 115% 63% Payments $4 $6 $18 $37 $59 (%) Growth -- 50% 182% 102% 60% Grants $5 $5 $12 $22 $37 (%) Growth -- 16% 122% 84% 66% Permitting $2 $2 $5 $8 $14 (%) Growth -- 44% 102% 80% 68% Budgeting & Transparency $10 $14 $21 $25 $31 (%) Growth -- 40% 47% 21% 25% 41

 
 

Revenue Breakdown (ex - Synergies) Note: 2017 historical results are unaudited and were not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actual audited GAAP results may di ffe r materially. Financial forecasts for calendar years 2018 - 2021 were prepared using unaudited, non - GAAP historical financial information and may change upon further due diligence. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. (1) Includes revenue from payment kiosks Commentary • Recurring revenue consists primarily of SaaS revenue (Procurement, Grants, and Permitting), recurring monthly license (Paymen ts) , payment fees, and software maintenance revenue ( Budgeting & Transparency) • Perpetual license revenue consists of Budgeting & Transparency solutions in response to some customer’s preferences for an on - pr em perpetual license solution • Services revenue consists of implementation and consulting from all business segments Year Ending December 31, ($ in millions) 2017 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E Recurring Revenue $14 $22 $52 $98 $156 (%) Growth -- 55% 132% 88% 60% (%) Mix 65 70 79 86 89 License Revenue $2 $2 $3 $3 $3 (%) Growth -- 28% 31% (3%) 6% (%) Mix 8 7 4 2 2 Services Revenue $5 $7 $11 $14 $17 (%) Growth -- 35% 60% 26% 26% (%) Mix 22 21 16 12 10 Other Revenue (1) $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 (%) Growth -- (55%) -- -- -- (%) Mix 5 2 -- -- -- 42

 
 

Standalone Operating Forecast By Business Unit: ARR Note: 2017 historical results are unaudited and were not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actual audited GAAP results may di ffe r materially. Financial forecasts for calendar years 2018 - 2021 were prepared using unaudited, non - GAAP historical financial information and may change upon further due diligence . See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. Commentary • Procurement assumes continued ACV growth throughout the projection period, while customer growth remains the primary driver o f A RR expansion • Payments recurring revenues benefits from additional city agencies coming online for existing accounts and several large pipe lin e customers being converted. Projection does not assume any upside from adoption expansion at existing customers • Grants assumes significant ACV expansion amid strategic shift toward larger accounts, with customer count decreasing somewhat in 2017 and 2018, as low ACV customers are phased out. Expected to be net negative churn by 2019 • Permitting assumes ACV expansion in 2019 as revamped product becomes more widely distributed and increases upsell, with growt h a lso driven by customer adds from sales ramp up • Budgeting & Transparency assumes low ACV growth with ARR growth driven by strong customer pipeline Year Ending December 31, ($ in millions) 2017 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E Procurement $2 $5 $14 $27 $41 (%) Growth -- 116% 172% 87% 53% Payments $4 $10 $29 $47 $70 (%) Growth -- 142% 177% 64% 50% Grants $5 $8 $17 $31 $49 (%) Growth -- 80% 114% 81% 56% Permitting $1 $2 $4 $8 $13 (%) Growth -- 81% 97% 82% 70% Budgeting & Transparency $5 $8 $11 $14 $18 (%) Growth -- 42% 36% 32% 26% 43

 
 

Standalone Operating Forecast By Business Unit: Gross Profit Commentary • Procurement gross margin decrease in 2018 driven by increase in sales support staff to prepare for sales ramp in 2019 and bey ond , with increasing support efficiency expected to drive gross margin expansion in outer years • Payments gross margin expansion driven by substantially lower implementation costs for newer accounts as company becomes more efficient in bringing new agencies online • Grants gross margin decrease in 2018 driven by delayed implementation for one large customer due to contract renegotiation in 20 17 that pushed costs into 2018. Shift to larger customers expected to increase gross margins going forward • Permitting gross margin expansion driven by shift in revenue mix away from services and towards SaaS, with modular product re des ign also increasing ease of implementation and support • Budgeting & Transparency 2018 gross margins affected by higher hosting costs of an acquired target, which has been migrated t o l ower - cost hosting on a major cloud infrastructure provider, thus expanding gross margin in 2019 and beyond Note: 2017 historical results are unaudited and were not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actual audited GAAP results may di ffe r materially. Financial forecasts for calendar years 2018 - 2021 were prepared using unaudited, non - GAAP historical financial information and may change upon further due diligence. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. Year Ending December 31, ($ in millions) 2017 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E Procurement $1 $3 $8 $19 $31 (%) Margin 89% 75% 83% 87% 88% Payments $1 $3 $12 $29 $47 (%) Margin 30% 43% 67% 78% 80% Grants $3 $4 $9 $16 $27 (%) Margin 75% 70% 73% 73% 73% Permitting $1 $2 $3 $6 $11 (%) Margin 70% 74% 74% 75% 77% Budgeting & Transparency $7 $9 $15 $18 $24 (%) Margin 67% 66% 71% 71% 75% 44

 
 

Overview of Business Unit KPI Metrics – 2018E Note: Financial forecasts for 2018 were prepared using unaudited, non - GAAP historical information and may change upon further due diligence. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. 1) Impacted by transition to higher - ACV customer base – expected to be net negative churn by 2019. 2) Includes impact of acquisition made in June 2017. Procurement Payments Grants Management Regulation / Permitting Budgeting / Transparency Net Dollar - Based Retention Rate 114% 134% 96% (1) 113% 118% (2) ARR ($m) $5m $10m $8m $2m $8m SaaS as % of Total Revenue 100% NA 90% 89% 11% Recurring Revenue % of Total Revenue 100% 92% 90% 89% 43% Customer Count 301 358 474 53 716 45

 
 

Capital Can Create Significant Upside Beyond Baseline Plan Platform Expansion 8 7 % Total Implied IRR and $6.6bn incremental enterprise value (1) from future growth initiatives 1 $40 $2,964 Year 1 Year 7 $20 $1,591 Year 1 Year 7 Sales Expansion 2 $15 $1,193 Year 1 Year 7 $50 $50 $811 Year 1 Year 2 Year 7 Adjacent Business Areas 3 Strategic M&A 4 Illustrative Initial Investment Illustrative Initial Investment Illustrative Initial Investment Illustrative Initial Investment • Creating Digital City Hall for ~30 additional cities • Potential expansion into international markets • Expansion across most business units • Opportunities in international markets • Parking / transit • Utilities • Disaster response / emergencies • Scholarships • Legacy portals • Data and tactical acquisitions Year 2 Year 7 Revenue $120 $120 (%) CAGR -- Year 2 Year 7 Revenue $133 $215 (%) CAGR 10% Year 2 Year 7 Revenue $100 $161 (%) CAGR 10% Year 2 Year 7 Revenue $17 $109 (%) CAGR 46% Note: Illustrative framework. Does not imply actual projections. IRR calculated as incremental enterprise value in Year 7 over initial investment. (1) Assumes 32.5x EV / Year 7 Unlevered Net Income Multiple assuming 30% long - term contribution margin (except platform expansion, w hich assumes 100% long - term contribution margin) and a 24% tax rate applied to Year 7 incremental revenue. 46

 
 

5. Business Combination Overview 47

 
 

Transaction Summary Overview • Pro forma enterprise value of $560mm • Target company investors will collectively own 14% of the company (1) • $258mm in cash used to purchase equity from existing company investors (2) • $31mm in cash used to repurchase public shareholder and GTY founder warrants (3) • Estimated transaction fees of $35mm • Up to 20% of the sponsor promote is allocated to senior management and potential channel partners Post - Transaction Ownership (1) Enterprise Value Note: All figures assume zero redemptions from cash in trust by GTY shareholders. Actual results may differ materially. (1) Shares Outstanding includes 55.2mm existing Class A shares, 13.8mm existing Class B shares, and 10.7mm Class A shares to be i ssu es in connection with the transaction. Excludes 18.4mm public shareholder warrants, 8.7mm GTY founder warrants, 5.3mm shares reserved for future stock issuance for employees, $5.0mm in va lue for Bonfire earn - out shares, 6.0mm CityBase earn - out shares, $50mm in value for eCivis earn - out shares, $10mm in value for Questica earn - out shares, and $2mm in value for Sherpa earn - out sh ares. Earn - outs subject to various operating performance milestones. (2) Excludes $5mm in cash earn - out for Bonfire. (3) Assumes 18.4mm public shareholder warrants will be exchanged for $1.35 per warrant and 8.7mm GTY founder warrants will be exchanged for $0.75 per warrant. (4) Target companies shown on debt - free, cash - free basis. Sources and Uses GTY Public Shareholders 69% GTY Founders 17% Sellers 14% Enterprise Value Calculations Shares Outstanding (mm) (1) 79.7 (x) Share Price $10.00 Equity Value $797 (-) Cash (4) (237) Enterprise Value $560 Transaction Multiples Enterprise Value / 2019E Revenue ($76mm) 7.4x Sources GTY Cash Held in Trust $561 Total Cash Sources $561 Value of GTY Shares Issued $107 Total Sources $668 Uses Cash to Pro Forma Balance Sheet (4) $237 Purchase of Equity (Cash Portion) 258 Repurchase of Warrants 31 Estimated Transaction Fees 35 Total Cash Uses $561 Purchase of Equity $107 Total Uses $668 48

 
 

• Significant existing shareholder ownership at the outset with ~1/3 of the initial consideration in equity with a one - year lock u p • Equity earn - out structured for achievement of growth and profitability performance metrics; potentially doubles existing shareholder initial equity stake • Stock incentive plan creates long - term management and shareholder alignment • More than 50% of total Transaction consideration comprised of equity $258 $550 $107 $5 $127 $53 Cash Base Equity Base Cash Earnout Equity Earnout Stock Incentive Plan Total Consideration A Significant Transaction Consideration in Long - Term Equity Note: Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding. B C D A B C D ~5.0x Initial Purchase Price / 2019E Revenue 49

 
 

30% 35% 25% 22% 21% 21% 21% 20% 20% 20% 42% 35% 35% 31% 29% 23% 18% NewCo TYL NEWR PS DOCU ZS AYX SMAR ZUO MDB SSNC MDSO TWOU VEEV GWRE INST QTWO Median: 31% Median: 21% (7%) 28% 7% 4% (3%) (4%) (15%) (16%) (21%) (27%) 34% 32% 16% 11% 6% (9%) (9%) NewCo TYL NEWR DOCU ZS AYX PS ZUO MDB SMAR VEEV SSNC GWRE MDSO QTWO TWOU INST Median: 11% Median: (9%) 11% 40% 36% 34% 33% 33% 27% 26% 24% 33% 26% 23% 23% 19% 18% 15% NewCo TYL SMAR MDB AYX PS ZS ZUO NEWR DOCU TWOU INST QTWO SSNC MDSO VEEV GWRE Median: 23% Median: 33% 138% Projected Operating Metrics vs Peers 2018E – 2019E Revenue Growth 2019E EBIT Margin Long - Term Operating Margin Source: FactSet, company filings and materials. Market data as of September 7, 2018. SS&C shown as of September 5, 2018 (unaf fec ted for announced acquisition of Intralinks ). Note: All NewCo forecasts were prepared using unaudited historical financial information that was not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actua l results may differ materially . See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. NewCo NewCo NewCo = High Growth Software = Vertical Software + 50

 
 

0.1x 0.9x 0.7x 0.7x 0.5x 0.5x 0.5x 0.4x 0.4x 0.4x 1.3x 0.9x 0.5x 0.5x 0.4x 0.3x 0.2x NewCo TYL ZS DOCU PS MDB AYX NEWR ZUO SMAR SSNC VEEV GWRE QTWO MDSO TWOU INST Median: 0.5x Median: 0.5x 7.4x 9.5x 20.2x 17.1x 16.0x 14.6x 13.6x 12.0x 10.9x 10.4x 15.6x 10.7x 9.0x 8.7x 7.0x 5.4x 5.2x NewCo TYL ZS PS MDB AYX SMAR DOCU NEWR ZUO VEEV QTWO GWRE TWOU MDSO INST SSNC Median: 8.7x Median: 14.1x Projected Valuation at a Discount to Peers Enterprise Value / 2019E Revenue Enterprise Value / 2019E Revenue / 2020E Revenue Growth = High Growth Software = Vertical Software NewCo NewCo Source: FactSet, company filings and materials. Market data as of September 7, 2018. SS&C shown as of September 5, 2018 (unaf fec ted for announced acquisition of Intralinks ). Note: All NewCo forecasts were prepared using unaudited historical financial information that was not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actua l results may differ materially . See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. 51

 
 

32.5x 35.8x 126.8x 105.5x 102.1x 91.7x 89.2x 75.4x 68.5x 57.1x 80.1x 66.2x 40.9x 32.6x 31.4x 26.4x 16.3x NewCo TYL ZS MDB PS AYX SMAR DOCU ZUO NEWR QTWO VEEV GWRE TWOU INST MDSO SSNC Median: 32.6x Median: 90.5x 0.5x 3.5x 4.5x 4.5x 3.5x 3.2x 3.1x 2.7x 2.6x 2.3x 4.0x 3.8x 3.7x 2.3x 1.6x 1.4x 1.0x NewCo TYL ZS DOCU MDB PS AYX ZUO SMAR NEWR SSNC QTWO VEEV GWRE MDSO INST TWOU Median: 2.3x Median: 3.2x Projected Valuation at a Discount to Peers ( Cont’d) Enterprise Value / 2019E Margin - Adjusted Unlevered Net Income Enterprise Value / 2019E Margin - Adjusted Unlevered Net Income / 2020E Revenue Growth Source: FactSet , company filings and materials. Market data as of September 7, 2018. SS&C shown as of September 5, 2018 (unaffected for anno unc ed acquisition of Intralinks ). Note: All NewCo forecasts were prepared using unaudited historical financial information that was not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actua l results may differ materially. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. Margin - Adjusted Unlevered Net Income Calculation applies 24% tax rate and long - term operating margin to 2019E revenue. = High Growth Software = Vertical Software NewCo NewCo 52

 
 

8% 45% (70%) 20% 40% 80% 16% 25% 25% 75% (10%) 21% Revenue Growth 138% Gross Margin 72% Operating Margin (7%) Long - Term Target Margin 30%+ Sticky Vertical Software ✔ 1 / 16 Recent Software IPOs vs. NewCo NewCo (2019E) Recent Software IPOs Last Twelve Months CY+1 Metrics @ IPO = Median = NewCo Source: FactSet, Renaissance Capital, Company materials. Note: All NewCo forecasts were prepared using unaudited historical financial information that was not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actua l results may differ materially. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. NewCo CY+1 Revenue growth not shown to scale on chart. 53

 
 

100% 300% 500% 700% 900% 2002 2005 2007 2009 2011 2014 2016 EMC S&P 500 0% 200% 400% 600% 800% 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 ACN S&P 500 Sponsor Summary Source: Annual 10 - K filings of companies presented above, websites of companies presented above, Mergermarket, FactSet. • Institutional Investor #1 - Ranked CEO in the Computer Services & IT Consulting sector in 2007 • CEO of Accenture, 2004 – 2010, and Chairman of the Board, 2006 – 2013 – Built a technology consulting powerhouse – Grew revenue from $13.7bn to $21.6bn (2004 to 2010) – Closed more than 25 acquisitions (2004 to 2013) • Joined Accenture in 1977 and became a partner in 1986 • Director of Dell Technologies Inc., Inovalon Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INOV), Pivotal, EMC, and S&P Global – Lead independent Director of EMC (February 2015 to September 2016) Joseph M. Tucci Co - Chairman and Co - CEO • Institutional Investor #1 - Ranked CEO in the IT Hardware sector in 2006 • CEO and Chairman of EMC from 2001 to 2006, respectively, until September 2016 when Dell acquired EMC – Led EMC through a revitalization into a federation of businesses that grew to include EMC, VMware, Pivotal, RSA, VCE and Virtustream – Revenues grew from $5.4bn to over $ 24bn from 2002 to 2015 • Chairman of the Board of VMware from 2007 to 2016, and Director of Paychex, Inc. • Chairman & CEO of Wang Global 1993 – 1999, where he led the company out of Chapter 11 and eventually sold it to Getronics in 1999 Harry L. You President and CFO • Institutional Investor #1 - Ranked CFO in the Computer Services & IT Consulting sector in 2004 • Executive Vice President of EMC since 2008 – Head of corporate strategy and new business development, including M&A, JV and VC activity – Instrumental in devising the structure for Dell’s acquisition of EMC, the largest ever deal in technology • CEO of BearingPoint, 2005 – 2007 • CFO of Oracle, 2004, where he closed the acquisitions of Peoplesoft and Retek • CFO of Accenture 2001 – 2004, taking the company public and driving 35 % annual free cash flow growth during his tenure • Fifteen year career as an investment banker, culminating as a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley • $500 Bn in closed M&A transactions; $200 Bn in financings including 37 lead - managed IPOs William D. Green Co - Chairman and Co - CEO Track Record at Accenture Track Record as Corporate Executive Track Record at EMC Led Accenture’s IPO 7.9x Market Cap Growth Outperformed S&P by 669 % Revenue grew to $21bn+ in 2010 6.7x Market Cap Growth Revenue grew to over $24bn in 2015 VMware value increase 49.0x 2.7x 1.2x 1.7x Market Cap Growth Completed 25+ Acquisitions at Accenture Completed 70+ Acquisitions at EMC Completed 40+ Acquisitions as Corporate Executive 54

 
 

Opportunity Summary  Large and Underpenetrated Market Opportunity  Disruptive Business with Recurring Revenue Base Growing 100%+ and Expected Profitability by End of 2019 (1)  Experienced Management Team with History of Value Creation  Sponsor Support from GTY Founders with Key Public and Enterprise Relationships  Significant Balance Sheet Cash for Future Synergistic M&A  Transaction at a Meaningful Discount to High - Growth Market Comparables (1) Growth rate of 100% based on CY2019E management projections. 55

 
 

Appendix: Profiles 56

 
 

A. Procurement (Bonfire) 57

 
 

Product Overview  Bonfire develops a cloud - based collaborative eSourcing platform that helps procurement teams find, select, and manage suppliers  Solutions offered are used for RFQ, RFT and SOW evaluations , RFP and RFx evaluations, bid and tender evaluations, supplier qualifications, EOI and RFI evaluations, and others projects  Caters to colleges and universities, hospitals, GPOs, SSOs, municipalities, counties, school boards, transit, utilities (water, energy), public housing, arts & community agencies, other NGOs and non - profits, and provincial/state organizations  Founded: 2012  Headquarters: Waterloo, Ontario Bonfire Overview eRFx & eTendering  Provides control for RFx and bids, streamlining the entire sourcing workflow from posting to award  Provides evaluation tools that give deep insights into consumers’ projects  Provides real - time overview of projects and KPIs and reduces surprises of the future by enabling future forecasting Contracts  Provides contract information in one centralized, searchable, online platform  Provides heat - mapped calendar view, reminders and KPIs that enable forecasting future needs and avoiding surprises  Enables easy creation of contracts from completed projects  Provides control of end - user access to contract information and assigns reminders for action items throughout the contract lifecycle  Easy search and filtering options for information Vendor Performance  Enables c lear visibility into vendor performance  Provides one - click, mobile friendly surveys that make things easy for end users  Enables configuration of surveys in a few clicks and set a cadence to automatically send to end users Company Overview Executive Team Alex Millar, CTO and Co - founder Past : Experiences: Microsoft. IBM, RIM Y - Combinator class of W15 Corry Flatt, CEO and Co - founder Past Experiences: Sandvine, Miovision, Kik Y - Combinator class of W15 58

 
 

Moving Decision - Making into Cloud Modern RFP, quote, bid & reverse auction process Rich collaboration pre/mid/post - decision Deep automated analysis, optimization & evaluation Predictive insights (coming soon)     PROCUREMENT 59

 
 

Collect Analyze Decide Bonfire Uniquely Captures and Supercharges Decision - Making Workflow in One Place Scoring Reports & Analytics Instant scorecards, consensus tracking, real - time summaries Receive Rich Supplier Data Highly - structured files, data fields, Excel data Deep Analysis & Evaluation Compare side - by - side , auto - score , eAuction , what - if Instant Compliance 15 % Cost Reduction Strategic Alignment 2x Faster Process Happy Stakeholders Define & Engage Contracting & KPIs 60

 
 

Bonfire’s Model is Unique in the Procurement Landscape Collaborative: How easily and deeply can internal stakeholders participate in the sourcing process at all stages? Decision Automation: How fully is the entire sourcing process captured online for all complexities + how deeply is analysis / evaluation actually automated? Decision Automation Deep Collaborative Poor Rich Rich Engagement but Shallow Decision Shallow Rich Engagement & Deeper Decision eProcurement Sourcing Modules ERP Sourcing Modules Manual (Excel) Next - gen RFP Tools eSourcing Platforms Bidding Platforms Poor Engagement & Shallow Decision Poor Engagement but Deeper Decision 61

 
 

Excellent Retention and Negative Net Churn Client Retention (%) Net ARR Retention (%) Very Negative Churn <5% YoY Client Churn 100 116 177 197 221 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240% Start Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 100 95 96 96 100 80 85 90 95 100 105 110% Start Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 62

 
 

Consistent ARR Growth Ending ARR (USD$ in mm)  $4mm ARR  >200% YoY ARR growth for each of last 5 years  Capital efficient growth since inception 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 $4.0 2014-Q1 2014-Q2 2014-Q3 2014-Q4 2015-Q1 2015-Q2 2015-Q3 2015-Q4 2016-Q1 2016-Q2 2016-Q3 2016-Q4 2017-Q1 2017-Q2 2017-Q3 2017-Q4 2018-Q1 2018-Q2 63

 
 

Strong Unit Economics for Capital - Efficient Growth Bonfire’s s trong u nit e conomics p osition it for c apital - efficient g rowth $27k ACV Trailing 18 - months $272k LTV Trailing 18 - months 90 Day Sales Cycle Avg of Trailing 18 - months for New Clients >4x LTV:CAC 95% Pre - paid Annual Contracts … Driven by Strong Customer Satisfaction Suppliers wish more b uyers u sed b onfire 88% Users want to use b onfire on their n ext RFP 91% NPS  70 Note : All NewCo forecasts were prepared using unaudited historical financial information that was not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actua l results may differ materially. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. 64

 
 

B. Payments (CityBase) 65

 
 

Digital Services  Digital forms that improve online processes and replace manual ones  Automated workflows, staff dashboards, and case management technology Payments  EMV, PCI Level - 1 compliant payment platform for web, mobile, kiosk, and POS channels  Direct integration to underlying systems of record, billing, and other source systems Kiosks  In - person, 24/7 self - service payment options for customers paying cash, check, card  Research - driven user interface, accessible for people with vision impairments or low literacy Key Statistics  Founded in 2013, CityBase technology dramatically improves how people and businesses interact with their local government and utility provider  Serves municipalities, government agencies, and utility clients, providing end to end payment solutions, digital services, and API development  Provides solutions to more than 100 government agencies and utilities  Key Events: – Aug 2017: Acquired Department of Better Technology for an undisclosed consideration  Founder: Michael Duffy  Headquarters: Chicago, IL CityBase Overview Company Overview Key Management Products  Citybase serves 121 government agencies and 53 utility locations across 18 states  The company has processed about 5 million transactions with 1000% increase in volume from 2015 through 2017  Citybase now has 1 million unique utilities users Michael Duffy, CEO Past Experiences : Northern Trust Global Investment Leo Brubaker, President & COO Past Experiences: Uptake and Centro Liz Fischer, CMO Past Experiences: University of Chicago Alex Pedenko, CTO Past Experiences: Swingbyte 66

 
 

The Problem CityBase Solves Local government can look like 50 businesses serving one customer base. Government has become a complex web of systems that is accelerating past critical limits 50+ systems have scraps of data about the same people, properties and businesses — but they can’t talk to each other We had 19 different departments doing 19 different things. And guess what? We interacted with a constituent 19 different ways. — Peter Ambs, CIO, Albuquerque 67

 
 

There are 1000+ constituent activities in a community Request extra traffic patrols Apply for a homestead deduction Submit a public records request Find an incident request Record a deed Change the mailing address for your property tax bill Find your school district Search court cases Report a faulty traffic signal Pay your property taxes Report a pothole Contest a parking ticket Apply for a public way use permit Register for a marriage license Find a sample ballot File documents with the court Register to vote Review tax rates Pay your water bill Verify your business location Find bid opportunities The Problem CityBase Solves (Cont’d) 68

 
 

The Problem CityBase Solves (Cont’d) And built a configurable platform that delivers client specific solutions CityBase has reconciled 80% of needs to common patterns Submit Search Apply Register Pay Request 69

 
 

The Problem CityBase Solves (Cont’d) CityBase makes it easy to find and pay government services CityBase also make it easy for staff to set up & process service requests 1,000+ Services …and accelerates revenue collection 80% End in Payment … which reduces administrative waste A constituent … Goes online applies gets approved 10 Days 20 MIN to An agency… Confirms status sees global activity handles anomalies 70

 
 

CityBase Target Markets City and County Governments Regional Utilities  Markets with over 250K population  Anchor agencies that oversee highest volume constituent interactions, such as parking and property services  Super agencies such as technology and finance that make enterprise buying decisions  Markets with over 100,000 accounts  Focus on electric in the investor owned sector and water in the municipal sector  Expand into overlapping municipalities that share a customer base Current Customers  3 major enterprise clients  Presence in 8 of the top 25 cities Current Customers  Serving 30 utilities  Only kiosk vendor to Southern Companies 71

 
 

Large Opportunity to Revolutionize Payments in Government Payments Digital Services State $463 $556 County 286 471 City 519 576 Utility 1,172 146 Total (I n M illions ) 2,440 1,750 Opportunity in a 250k Person City State County City Utility $2.25mm/year Payments - $1.5mm/year Digital Services - $750k/year Note: Payments includes mail and back office savings. 72 Source: Management estimates.

 
 

50k+ Pilot Site Users 100+ Content Cards 40+ Services & Payments Digitized CityBase Customer Case Studies  Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County is a leader in government operations  CityBase was selected as the platform for its digital city hall  Results to date: 140+ activities live within 1 year  City of Chicago Department of Finance collects 57 payment types  CityBase was selected as streamlined solution for all  Results to date: New site live with parking and business user payments that had never been online before  Provides electricity to 80% of the state  1.5mm customer accounts and 500k in - person payments across 90 locations  CityBase selected to automate in - person transactions via kiosk 57 Debts in New Scope 4.5mm Trans to Date 100 Kiosks Planned 30 Workday Implementation 46 Agencies Served 5+5 Contract Term (Years) 4+4 Contract Term (Years) 4+4 Payments Contract Term (Years) 500k Transactions in Year One 73

 
 

C. Grants Management (eCivis) 74

 
 

 Founded in 2000, eCivis provides cloud based grants management system for state, local and tribal governments  Simplifies grant pursuance, proposal development, budgeting, program implementation, performance reporting, management of subrecipients and compliance in a single centralized enterprise system  Over 26 data integrations with government ERP/GL to combine financial data with program outcomes  Premier customer list, expert Client Advisory Board from some of the largest cities and counties in the US, and strong reputation in the public sector  Also offers grant writing, consulting and professional services along with financial and program performance tracking, cost allocation and open data  Headquarters: Pasadena, CA eCivis Overview Product Overview Grant Acquisition Solution  Determines eligibility & financial requirements of a grant for the clients  Manages communication and approval of grant awards  Allocates and tracks multiple funding sources Grants Management Software Solution  Helps organize projects and grants by department, and gives an enterprise - wide view of all grant activities  Provides advanced workflows and robust management reporting  Organizes and connects financial data from ERP/GL against grant budget with data integration services Subrecipient Management Solution  Centralizes and streamlines the application intake, evaluation and grant award process along with communication, reporting and reimbursement requests  Shares metrics to track performance for each goal or objective  Allocates and tracks multiple funding sources Cost Allocation Software  Maximizes indirect cost reimbursements  Tracks and compares expenditures and allocation basis by fiscal year  Provides concise methodology for budgeting and program delivery planning Consulting and Training  Provides consultants and support staff to help manage requirements in grant management  Provides grant training, expert guides, templates and tools for grants management system  Also provides training to improve planning, acquisition and effective management of federal and non - federal grants Executive Team Company Overview James Ha, President & CEO Past Experiences: Softbank, Masco Merril Oliver, EVP & COO Past Experiences: Maryland Governor’s Grants Office, Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico, National Grants Management Association 75

 
 

Demonstrated Success with Enterprise Focus Demonstrated Success • Detroit – 88% reduction in audit findings, zero questioned costs and over $202 million in new grants and donations in FY 2017. • Arizona – $ 500K in reduced administrative costs annually. 24 % increase in federal grant revenues, and is 100% compliant with the Arizona’s electronic grant records retention requirements • Anne Arundel County (Maryland ) – expects to save more than $375,000 annually. Within weeks of starting implementation the County was able to streamline its processes, leading to a 57% reduction in forms and the elimination of shadow systems • Denver – Improved compliance to Fiscal Accountability Rule (FAR) 9.1 to 90%. • Cost Recovery (Cost Allocation): ▪ El Paso County, CO – $ 16mm ▪ Riverside, CA – $ 8 mm ▪ Contra Costa County, CA – $ 8 mm ▪ Glendale, CA – $ 2 mm About eCivis • Enterprise Focus: 100% focused on state and local governments. 150 + enterprise government implementations since company founding in 2000. Started integrating data with government ERP/GLs in 2014. • Strong Reputation: Deep customer network and access to thought leaders. Strong reputation among state and local government managers. Unique support from Feds, state associations and local government leaders. • Growth: The last few years have been focused on product - market - fit and managing unit economics with a small sales force. With the launch of eCivis’ full lifecycle grants software in Q4’17, acquisition of CostTree and cooperative purchasing vehicles they anticipate significant growth and scale in the next 6 to 24 months. 76

 
 

The Flow of Grant Funding THE COST x Cumulative amount in Federal Improper Payments since 2003 exceeds $1 Trillion . $144bn in 2016. x Single Audit findings reveal States have high numbers of repeat audit findings . Over $100bn in waste, fraud and abuse in 2017 . x States fiscal health: 62% of states have average or below average fiscal health , most states need to increase their access to, and maximize, their fair share of federal funds rather than increase tax burden on constituents. 69% of staff never receive formal training Effective inflow. Inefficient & costly outflow of tax payer dollars >>> Source: GAO, George Mason University, USA Spending 77

 
 

The Importance of Grants According to US Census Bureau, grants from the federal government represent 24 % to as much as 45% of state and local revenues. eCivis is modernizing the grants process to fund critical services across the United States. 78

 
 

FLORIDA Market $ 204mm  66 Counties  410 Municipalities  1,079 Special Districts  95 School Districts  69,310 Nonprofits TEXAS Market $ 282mm  254 Counties  1,214 Municipalities  2,600 Special Districts  1,079 School Districts  92,734 Nonprofits CALIFORNIA Market $ 537mm  57 Counties  482 Municipalities  2,861 Special Districts  1,025 School Districts  144,728 Nonprofits ARIZONA Market: $49mm  15 Counties  91 Municipalities  326 Special Districts  242 School Districts  19,796 Nonprofits Large TAM in Key Markets $ 1 billion m arket In 4 key s tates (Total TAM ~$2.5 billion). Source: Management estimates. 79

 
 

Penetration Remains Low — Significant Opportunity Counties Municipalities School/Special Districts and Other 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0% 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 2017 2018 2019 2020 Customers Market Share 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5% 0 50 100 150 200 250 2017 2018 2019 2020 Customers Market Share 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2% 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 2017 2018 2019 2020 Customers Market Share Top - down approach a llows for eCivis to quickly e xpand into high v olume l ocal g overnments where there is significant g reenfield o pportunity. Note : All NewCo forecasts were prepared using unaudited historical financial information that was not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actua l results may differ materially. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. 80

 
 

Significant Market Traction Market Traction Key Net New Accounts FY18  Expand into all local govs in Arizona  Expand in California, Florida, Puerto Rico and Texas  Expand in Colorado and Maryland January 2018 x Launch of Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development. March 2018 x Launch of first full lifecycle SaaS grants management system in Arizona and Anne Arundel County, Maryland. June – September 2018 Launch Los Angeles County, CA; Washoe County, NV; Lee County, FL; Puerto Rico, Colorado, Montana, Maryland and Indiana. October 2018 Expand in California, Nevada and US Territories, including municipalities. December 2018 Expand in Arizona, Florida, Maryland and Texas. February April June August September October December 81

 
 

D. Regulation / Permitting (OpenCounter) 82

 
 

OpenCounter Overview  OpenCounter builds user - friendly software to guide applicants through complex permitting and licensing procedures  They guide applicants through the process, by estimating the total fees and requirements for the project, and allowing applicants to apply and pay for permits online  Offered as a SaaS subscription, with an additional 25 - 30% of the first year cost in professional services  Typically signs 3 - 5 year contracts, and experiences very low churn  Will have four product lines by the end of 2018, including a Zoning Portal, Business Portal, Residential Portal, and the soon - to - be - released Special Events Portal  Founders: Joel Mahoney and Peter K oht  Founded: 2013  Headquarters: San Francisco, CA Business Portal  Helps entrepreneurs to understand the costs and requirements of starting a business Residential Portal  Show homeowners how to stay in compliance on home improvement projects Special Events Portal  Guide event planners through the process of organizing large - scale events in public spaces Zoning Portal  Help applicants to understand how the zoning ordinance will impact site selection and project requirements Product Overview Key Statistics 1.7x ROI on the cost of software in staff time savings 267% a verage annual growth in ARR over the past three years 74% p rojected gross margin for FY2018 47 cities that are currently clients Executive Team Company Overview Peter Koht, COO and co - founder Past Experiences: City of Santa Cruz, Central Coast Public Radio, SFSU Joel Mahoney, CEO and co - founder Past Experiences: Code for America, Cumulus Labs Consulting, Pandoxa Note: All NewCo forecasts were prepared using unaudited historical financial information that was not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actua l results may differ materially. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. 83

 
 

OpenCounter Zoning Portal Help applicants to understand how the zoning ordinance will impact site selection and project requirements OpenCounter Residential Portal Show homeowners how to stay in compliance on home improvement projects OpenCounter Special Events Portal Guide event planners through the process of organizing large - scale events in public spaces OpenCounter Business Portal Help entrepreneurs to understand the costs and requirements of starting a business Our Products 84

 
 

Customer Footprint Bozeman, MT Boise, ID Salt Lake City, UT Oakland, CA San Diego, CA Las Cruces, NM Denton, TX Charlotte/ Mecklenburg, NC Orlando, FL Indianapolis, IN Cincinnati, OH Atlanta, GA 85

 
 

Customer Acquisition City Population Count 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 (1) Market > 1m 9 1 11.1% 500k - 1m 24 1 1 1 3 25.0% 250k - 500k 47 4 3 1 4 25.5% 100k - 250k 214 1 3 4 3 3 6.5% 50k - 100k 457 1 5 4 5 3 3.9% 25k - 50k 1053 2 1 3 1 2 0.9% 10k - 25k 2372 3 2 1 1 0.3% Total 4176 5 5 15 17 10 15 1.6% Note: All NewCo forecasts were prepared using unaudited historical financial information that was not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actua l results may differ materially. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. (1) Projected. 86

 
 

E. Budget / Transparency (Questica) 87

 
 

Questica Overview  Questica offers budgeting software, performance management, and transparency and data visualization solutions  Products offered eliminate the need for spreadsheets, enable smarter planning, budgeting, management and information sharing  Caters to 675+ local governments, colleges, universities, K - 12 schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities and non - profit organizations  Geographic Presence: Burlington, Ontario, and Huntington Beach, California  Founder: TJ Parass  Founded: 1998  Headquarters: Burlington, ON, Canada  NPS Score: 60  Customer Retentions: 95 – 97%  $63bn in annual budgets run through Questica budget solutions Product Overview  Multi - user budgeting software that provides all the requirements in one easy - to - access place  Provides multi - year capital budgeting that identify expenditures and funding sources  Provides salary and position planning module  Provides performance management module  Allows generation of new financial statements  Provides direct integration with the new Questica Budget Book  Enables advanced analytics  Provides an integrated dashboard that shows all critical data and other relevant information together in an interactive interface  Provides new integration with budget simulation tool by partner Balancing Act  Enables tracking of an unlimited number of budget and non - budget key performance indicators  Data visualization software that enables presentation of financial and non - financial data with descriptive text, informational pop - ups, charts, and graphs  Enables faster information search  Integrates with Questica Budget  Displays on a map every capital infrastructure project, including the budget, actual spend, funding sources, and accompanying documentation, images, video, etc.  User - friendly, comprehensive document management and financial reporting tool (partner CaseWare)  Eliminates issues like multiple spreadsheets/ documents, version control issues, manual updates and duplicating content/visuals  Integrates with Questica Budget Executive Team Company Overview Craig Ross, Vice - President, Business Development Past Experiences : Harris Computer Systems TJ Parass, Founder Past Experiences: Query Information Systems, Handling Specialty 88

 
 

Years in Business 20 Offices Burlington, ON Huntington Beach, CA Public Sector Focused 675 + Customers Government Higher Education K - 12 Schools Healthcare 46 States 9 Provinces/ Territories 25 + Financial System Integrations Budgeting, performance, data visualization software 4B 5M to + 60 NPS Net Promoter Score Non - profit in Size of Budgets Managed Staff 75 + $63 Billion in Annual Public Sector Budgets Managed + Questica provides public sector organizations access to complete budgeting, performance, transparency, and citizen engagement toolkit to better enable data - driven budgeting and decision - making, while increasing data accuracy, saving time, and improving stakeholder trust. Questica Overview (Cont’d) 89

 
 

Customer Map 56 1 1 4 20 56 11 2 25 12 3 16 1 11 7 6 2 1 14 18 1 7 8 3 81 38 32 2 4 3 1 1 8 11 11 9 10 7 4 9 2 1 8 8 1 8 4 12 12 32 19 28 14 5 International 2 1 8 HI 90

 
 

City of Denver, CO City of Largo, FL Questica provided a budgeting solution that was flexible and comprehensive Questica provided an integrated budgeting and transparency solution to further budget planning • 682,500+ population with an annual budget of $2.3+ billion • Issued an RFP for a budget reporting and analysis solution • Allows for integration to ERP and other systems • 80,000+ population with an annual budget of $148 million • Integrated budget system with transparency and constituent engagement tools • Project Explorer for Capital budgets showcases on an interactive map Largo’s CIP projects and budgets Representative Customer Case Studies “ Customer services and responsiveness are excellent.” — Kelly Greunke, Director of Finance, Budget Management Office, City and County of Denver “ The data (in OpenBook) that provides the most detailed information comes from Questica Budget. OpenBook is a straightforward way to graphically display our budget dollars, while only conveying information that the public wanted. ” — Meridy Semones, Manager, Office of Management & Budget, City of Largo 91

 
 

City of Palo Alto, CA CSU Humboldt State University, CA Questica provided integrated budgeting solution for workflow, reporting and performance management Questica provided an integrated budgeting and transparency solution to further budget planning • 80,000+ population with an annual budget of $470 million • Time saving for finance staff, they now spend more time on analysis and higher value projects • Delivers the ability to provide an “at - a - glance” summary of critical data and other relevant information for better performance management • Part of 23 - campus California State University System with an annual budget of $215 million • Comprehensive budget system for collaborative budget entry environment • Enhanced budget visibility and transparency with both its internal and external stakeholder with OpenBook Representative Customer Case Studies (Cont’d) “ Implementing Questica Budget has saved us over $85,000 in productivity savings annually. ” — Walter Rossmann, Former Director, Office of Management and Budget, City of Palo Alto “OpenBook is an important step in making our budget more transparent and I am optimistic that greater visibility will help us build a shared understanding about our budgeted revenues and expenditures, and ultimately help us improve our budgeting in the future. ” — Amber Blakeslee, University Budget Director, Humboldt State University 92

 
 

What Customers Say About Questica “Implementing Questica Budget has saved us over $85,000 in productivity savings annually.” Palo Alto, CA “The customer service provided by the Questica staff has been excellent - always very professional and pro - active in adapting their product to our needs.” Shelby County, TN “The budget document is a once a year thing – it’s not something that people outside the organization would look at throughout the year. Aside from the people that are very engaged with the budgeting process, the budget book is such a foreign thing to the average resident. Graphs, charts, and information they can explore online is much more relatable in OpenBook.” City of Largo "We loved using Questica Budget! We got tons of positive feedback. It was probably the best software implementation that we have had at the College since I came here over 7 years ago. In fact, some people who have been here forever said it was the smoothest ever. The business managers and I love the software!“ Oakland Community College, MI 93

 
 

What Sets Questica Apart Implementation Process Public Sector Verticals Completeness of Vision • Stable leadership • R&D focus • Transparency, BudgetBook, Financial Statements, constituent Engagement • # budgettransformation Ability to Deliver & Configurability • True COTS • Feature rich • 100% Public Sector focus • One stop shop • Right - sized org (nimble, flexible and responsive ) In - house Implementation Specific Vertical Outside Implementation Multiple Verticals 94

 
 

F. Budget / Transparency (Sherpa) 95

 
 

Sherpa Overview Product Overview  Sherpa Government Solutions is a provider of public sector budgeting software and consulting services  Offers a differentiated approach, including the ability to take complex clients live within 3 months, as well as having one project team from sales to implementation to post - implementation support  BFM software is high configurable, simple for end users and robust for administrators  24x7 customer service support with extremely rapid turnaround of client requests  Key Products: Budget Formation Management (BFM) and Consulting  Headquarters: Denver, Colorado Company Overview Budget Preparation  Robust budget preparation application that includes operating and capital budgeting; rapid configuration to allow for iterative reviews in the system Personnel Forecasting  Smart Projection engine creates detailed projections for salary and benefits; incremental changes in minutes, detailed down to the pay period Performance Management  Strategic planning, performance measures are integrated with budget data, including extensive text capabilities Consulting  Consulting services based on an average of 19 years public sector budgeting experience; provided as part of software implementations and for ERP / Business Intelligence projects Key Statistics Executive Team David Farrell, CEO (Sherpa) Past Experiences : CGI - AMS $2.4bn average client budget 95% projected 2018 revenue growth rate $800k average TCV 22 total customers Note: All NewCo forecasts were prepared using unaudited historical financial information that was not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Actua l results may differ materially. See “Important Information” on pages 1 - 2. 96

 
 

Sacramento County San Luis Obispo County San Mateo County Contra Costa County Franklin County, OH Humboldt County Portland, OR City of Fresno Gaithersburg, MD State of Rhode Island Honolulu Board of Water Supply School District of Philadelphia Goleta Water District Orange County County of San Diego Milwaukee County State of LA VA Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Customer Footprint MO Department Of Transportation 97

 
 

Sherpa’s Differentiated Approach Rapid Implementation Approach: Complex clients Go - Live within 3 months One Project Team: From sales to implementation to post - implementation support BFM is Highly Configurable: Simple for end users and robust for administrators Customer Service: - No change requests - Extremely rapid turnaround of client requests - 24x7 support Sherpa Uses Only E xperienced Consultants 98

 

  Exhibit 99.3

 

GTY – Consolidated Script

 

CARTER GLATT

 

P. 1-2: Disclaimer

 

Hi, thank you for joining. I am Carter Glatt, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development for GTY. We encourage you to review the disclaimer pages, which can be reviewed in further detail in the investor deck on our website, gtytechnology.com. With that, I will pass it off to Joe Tucci, Co-Chairman of GTY.

 

JOE TUCCI

 

P. 3: What Are We Doing?

 

Hello and thank you for joining us on this exciting opportunity. On behalf of my GTY colleagues… I am very pleased to announce that we are creating a new SaaS company for the North American state and local government market which will serve five of the fastest growing segments in the public sector market.

 

The North American Public Sector market which we are targeting is a very large and fragmented market that is at an inflection point of accelerated digital transformation… Against this secular backdrop, we have assembled a collection of modern, SaaS products that directly address significant “Pain Points” of state and local governments, which in turn is driving our high-growth profile with an expected 2019 revenue growth of 138% and expanding gross margins.

 

We have a highly recurring revenue model… in 2019, we expect recurring revenues to represent approximately 80% of total revenue… additionally, we have an early path to profitability and expect to be free cash flow breakeven by the end of 2019.

 

We also believe we have an attractive valuation compared to recent high-growth software IPOs and other vertical software peers.

 

Lastly, we have our sights on multiple organic and inorganic greenfield growth opportunities that we believe will drive long-term shareholder value.

 

We are all thrilled to be part of the journey and share the vision of building a truly unique cloud platform to address the needs of state and local governments. And now I turn it over to our accomplished Chairman and CEO of NewCo, Steve Rohleder… Steve…

 

STEVE ROHLEDER

 

P. 4 Why Public Sector Now?

 

Thank you Joe. This is Steve Rohleder, and it’s my honor and privilege to serve as chairman and CEO of GTY. By way of introduction, I spent 35 years at Accenture working in the Public Services business units. I also ran Accenture’s Health and North America businesses. I worked for Bill Green as Chief Operating Officer for 6 years, and I worked with Harry on the Accenture IPO and secondary offering. Finally, I’ve served as a GTY Board member since our inception. Suffice it to say, we have a great connection amongst our leadership team.

 

 

 

 

Today I’ll talk about the incredible opportunity we are seizing in the North American State and Local Market. I’ll provide insight on the size and direction of technology spending in this massive market, and give you a quick overview of our vision and approach to operating this new wave Saas/Cloud company.

 

I’ll then turn it over to our business unit CEOs, who will give you a few short vignettes of their businesses, and bring to life the SaaS/Cloud Solutions within the GTY family.

 

As Joe said, this is a very large market. In fact, if you aggregate all spending, across the state and local market, it would account for 9.1% of GDP, second only to manufacturing in the United States. If you go down a click, and you look at IT spending, it’s well over $100 bn dollars per year. Most relevant to our enterprise, the software expenditures in the State and Local Market are estimated to range from $30-$40bn annually. Any way you look at it, it’s a very, very large market.

 

This market also undergoing an incredible digital transformation, and that journey has just begun. The enterprise business journey started years ago with custom software development, then transitioned to packaged software and then migrated to cloud-based SaaS software. The North America State and local market is just entering the SaaS/Cloud migration stage. According to third party research, only 5% of government operations are on the cloud, and most of that is anchored in Microsoft Office 365.

 

There’s also four macro trends that are contributing to the acceleration of the State & Local Market Digital transformation.

 

1.       First, Constituents are demanding an easier, more modern experience with their government. One that encourages a transparent relationship, clearer communications, and more efficient services.

 

2.       Second, there is a change in the demographics of public servants, with the retirement of baby boomers and the entrance of millennials into public service. This new wave of public servants is pushing the use of technology at an unprecedented pace.

 

3.       Third, technology is now maturing. We now have SaaS and cloud-based solutions that address the specific vertical functions of state and local markets. Organizations like Code for America and the Start up in Residence program in San Francisco have turbo charged the development of technology solutions for State and Local clients.

 

4.       The fourth and final trend is the availability of funding. Most Municipalities have budget surpluses, because of the economic boom in the United States of the last four years. This has funding has fueled much of this wave of change.

 

 

 

 

These four trends have formed the perfect storm to accelerate unprecedented technological change in the North America state and local marketplace.

 

P 5: The Digital City Hall

 

These numbers should underscore that the State and Local public sector has a very high total addressable market and it is primed for the next wave of digital transformation.

 

Ultimately our vision, as you can see from this diagram, is to facilitate the implementation of the what we call the ‘digital city hall’: a comprehensive, vertically-integrated software solution for the public sector and, more specifically, state and local government. We’re going to do that initially across 5 functional areas: payments, budgeting, grants management, permitting, and procurement. These are the 5 fastest growing areas in the state and local space with significant operational synergies between them.

 

As we see it, the digital city hall is the platform of the future, delivered today, and significantly improving both the constituent experience and the public sector back office.

 

As we thought of the components of our digital city hall, it was important for us to not only pick the fastest growing areas, but also validate those choices against Municipal CIO spending priorities. In 2018, Government Technology surveyed Municipal CIOs to assess their technology spending priorities. The highest priority of the survey was cybersecurity. The next four priorities were constituent experience improvement, budget and cost control, data transparency, and cloud computing. Those spending priorities map perfectly to the functionality of our five Business Units.

 

P 6: NewCo is Well-Positioned to Lead the Digital Transformation

 

With that, I would like to introduce you to the first of our 6 business unit CEOs Joel Mahoney, CEO for OpenCounter. OpenCounter focuses on streamlining permitting for Public Sector organizations and are based in San Francisco. Joel take it away.

 

JOEL MAHONEY

 

Hi, I’m Joel Mahoney, co-founder and CEO at OpenCounter.

 

We started OpenCounter in 2013 with a simple mission: to streamline municipal permitting and licensing.

 

If you’ve ever done a home-improvement project, or opened a bricks and mortar business, you know how complicated the permitting process can be.

 

OpenCounter takes the guesswork out of the process by calculating permit requirements and fees. If you’re ready to move forward, you can apply for permits and pay online.

 

OpenCounter is live in 1 out of 4 of the largest cities in the country – cities like San Diego, Oakland, Boston, Charlotte and Atlanta – to name a few.

 

 

 

 

Our customers are excited to offer a modern interface to the permitting process, and to reduce the amount of time staff spent on repetitive questions.

 

We’re seeing rapid growth as we launch new products and features, and see tremendous potential to scale our SaaS solution to over 4000 small and mid-sized cities in the United States. 

 

STEVE ROHLEDER

 

Thank you Joel, next up is T.J. Parass from Questica, a budgeting and transparency company based in Burlington, Ontario. Over to you T.J.

 

TJ PARASS

 

Hi, I am TJ Parass, the founder and CEO of Questica.

 

For over 20 years we have been developing and delivering purpose built budgeting, performance and data transparency software for the public sector.

 

Our best-in-class cloud solutions are comprehensive, collaborative and user-friendly.

 

With a strong focus on customer success and retention, we are proud to have over 675 government, healthcare, education and non-profit customers in 46 states and 10 provinces and territories.

 

Our core offering – Questica Budget – is driving budget transformation by creating a single source of data truth.

 

This allows public sector organizations to shift from data collection to focus on what’s important, deeper analysis and data-driven decision-making.

 

While OpenBook, our integrated transparency tool creates an opportunity for better accountability and stakeholder engagement.

 

Together, our solutions result in better public sector finance for everyone.

 

STEVE ROHLEDER

 

Thank you, TJ Also in budgeting and consulting, we have Dave Farrell, co-founder and CEO of Sherpa. Going forward, Dave will spearhead GTY’s various consulting efforts, especially as they relate to our budgeting platforms. Dave, please go ahead.

 

DAVE FARRELL

 

Hi, I'm David Farrell and I am the founder and CEO of Sherpa Government Solutions. Since founding Sherpa in 2004, we have gained a reputation as an exceptional boutique public sector software and consulting firm, providing services to many of the largest and most complex cities, counties and states in the country. Our consulting team averages 19 years of public sector budgeting experience and collectively we have implemented over 100 public sector budgeting projects. This experience has been leveraged by our clients, averaging over 1 million constituents, to produce process efficiencies that impact end users, budget offices, executives, and citizens.

 

 

 

 

STEVE ROHLEDER

 

Thank you Dave. Turning to procurement, we are excited to introduce Corry Flatt, founder and CEO of Bonfire, based in Waterloo. Corry, over to you.

 

CORRY FLATT

 

Thanks Steve. Hi everyone, I'm Corry Flatt, founder and CEO of Bonfire since its inception in 2012.

 

Our mission is to digitize the over $1B of procurements that are awarded EVERY SINGLE working hour of EVERY SINGLE working day by public agencies. And these decisions are impacting everything from the roads you drive on, to your kids' education, to your healthcare, to whether your lights turn on. And yet most agencies run this process with paper, Excel and legacy bidding portals. That's where we come in.

 

Our eSourcing software is best-in-class, built to handle the unique complexity and depth of Public Sector.

 

We cut procurement times IN HALF, create 12% cost savings, and are often THE most popular change that a procurement leader has ever made. Best of all, we're growing rapidly in a large and untapped market of over 150k potential clients……and our growth unlocks an even bigger opportunity: the chance to turn our rich data and community of buyers and sellers into a predictive B2G network that spans the continent. Thank you.

 

STEVE ROHLEDER

 

Thanks, Corry. Next, we have grants management with James Ha, CEO of eCivis. James, please go ahead.

 

JAMES HA

 

Thanks Steve, I am James Ha and am the CEO of eCivis. Since 2000, eCivis has developed best-in-class grants management software for state, local and tribal governments. Our platform helps track 1 trillion dollars in grant funding from federal, state and private sources, allowing our clients to access new revenues and efficiently manage all grants in one place. eCivis is the market leader in grants management with over 400 accounts representing some of the largest units of government in the United States. Our clients include Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Houston and Los Angeles. Our goal is to maximize grant revenues and mitigate the $244 billion in waste, fraud, abuse and improper payments using modern digital tools. Finally, with the recent acquisition of cost allocation software pioneer, CostTree, we are well positioned to disrupt another inefficient and costly government process. When combined with budgeting and grants management, cost allocation provides a uniquely differentiated financial planning product to the public sector market. One that NewCo will help unlock.

 

STEVE ROHLEDER

 

Thank you, James. And now, I would like to introduce Mike Duffy, CEO of CityBase, a digital services and payments platform. Mike will walk us through a quick demo of my.indy.gov, which we believe is the actualization of our digital town hall vision. In our vision, the digital town hall will be the gateway for citizens to interact in the hundreds of ways they typically interact with government. The vital component at the heart of 400 to 500 of these interactions is payments. Please go ahead Mike.

 

 

 

 

MIKE DUFFY

 

I’m Mike Duffy, founder of CityBase. We’re making government more personal and responsive.

 

Five years ago, CityBase started as a payments platform for government and utilities.

 

The payments experience is very fragmented for residents and businesses. You can pay for dozens of fees, fines, and services in a city and no two transactions feel the same or can be paid in the same payment center or website.

 

We improve this experience by providing one platform that spans multiple government agencies. It provides a centralized and consistent user experience for residents and businesses.

 

By integrating to disparate agency source systems we can still give government staff, like the building department or the water utility, the autonomy that they need to manage revenue while providing constituents a consistent user experience.

 

The platform is available via responsive web, so that someone can conveniently make a payment on their phone, and by in person channels such as kiosks, to serve the 20 to 30 percent of people who pay in cash—with longer hours and more convenient options.

 

In a short time we have evolved from a payments platform to a comprehensive digital services solution. “Digital services” is the term that we use to describe all of the common interactions that people have with the government.

 

Today they look like forms, phone calls, or in-person interactions. Tomorrow, a person should be able to complete most of those tasks online, and ultimately we see a future where government services are tailored to individual households and delivered proactively.

 

The best way to understand where we are and where we’re going is to look at one of the most ambitious initiatives built on the CityBase platform, my.indy.gov.

 

PP 7: The Digital City Hall and Payments Platform

 

My dot Indy is the Digital City Hall for the consolidated city of Indianapolis and Marion County. The project is a testament to the ambitious public officials of Indianapolis, and our shared vision for the future of government.

 

It’s also the perfect example of our platform and principles at work, because the entire goal is to make it easier for people and businesses to interact with the city-county.

 

Virtual Demo

 

Let’s start with the homepage, which is both welcoming and easy to navigate.

 

 

 

 

The first thing you’ll see is that government services are presented in a simple way that matches the language that people and businesses use when they are looking to accomplish a certain task on a given day. In practice, these services, “Ask for extra patrols,” “request public records,” “pay property taxes,” are all managed by different agencies.

 

But our belief and our client’s belief is that a person shouldn’t need to know that the treasurer manages property taxes, he just needs an easy way to make that payment.

 

When I go to the services page, you can quickly see many of the hundreds of services that we are digitizing for Indy. We build the configurable modules used to construct these services, because from one agency to another or from one city to another--government services require the same fundamental functionality.

 

When cities use a configurable platform rather than custom development – it improves the user experience by making it more consistent – and greatly increases the speed to go live.

 

It also enables a common data schema across the many source systems that compose a typical city’s tech stack. Here, a person can search by keyword, or filter by agency or, for example, by identifying himself as a homeowner. He finds services available to him, such as a mortgage deduction, which can lower his property taxes.

 

First you can learn about the service and who qualifies for it. Or you can immediately “get started”. An important thing to point out here is that everything we do is modular – so there are many ways to find a piece of information – like an agency’s contact information – but that information has only one source--so the website is easier to maintain and keep up-to-date.

 

What used to be a dense three-page pdf is now a streamlined digital service. Here’s what it would look like on my phone. We use conditional logic so that a person sees only the information they need to complete.

 

And you’ll see that when I type in an address it is returning lookups against the City-County’s GIS system. When I select my address, it also populates the “Parcel number” which is how this County agency identifies properties.

 

Leveraging this direct integration, we make it easier for the resident to use the information he knows, but map that to the information the agency staff needs to do their work. In contrast to a paper form, that is likely to have unclear or incorrect information, this address is validated before the agency even receives this submission.

 

If you were to complete any other service or payment on the site, you would have a similar experience--even though it might be integrated to an entirely different database and managed by a different agency.

 

 

 

 

In this way, we’re making it easier for people to find receive and pay for government services. We’re providing tools that make it easier for agency staff to manage their day-to-day work. And we’re providing the platform and partnership to help truly innovative clients transform people’s expectations of what it’s like to interact with government and utilities.

 

P 8: Solving Future Problems Today for Our Client Base

 

Thank you very much, Mike.

 

As you’ve heard, all of our business unit CEO’s are driving technology solutions that improve the constituent experience, and significantly streamline the back office operations of government. We’d encourage you to review the full investor deck which features a breadth of information on each company as well as links to their respective demos.

 

P 9: Wide Customer Base Across States, Cities, and Public Agencies

 

As mentioned by each of the CEOs, our rapidly growing client base demonstrates that we are creating the Digital City Hall – and with 1,500 current clients and a market opportunity of 40,000 target counties and municipalities, our upside is tremendous.

 

PP 10: NewCo Centers of Excellence

 

So how do we take advantage of this very large market undergoing unprecedented change?

 

We’ll continue to operate the business as five business units, linked by a common senior leadership team, and incented to grow both business unit and enterprise. This is very similar to the successful operating model we ran in Accenture. We will support the five business units with a common back office and a capital structure that encourages rapid access to capital for talent expansion, product enhancement and future acquisitions.

 

We will operate five centers of excellence that will utilize the existing operational footprint of our acquired companies. Our combine organization have over 330 employees with less than 5% attrition. And Our focus in the first 100 days will include:

 

1.       Standing up our consolidated financial system and establishing our controls

 

2.       Designing and implementing an efficient pre-sales and post-sales go to market organization that incents cross-selling and up selling across our large client base of 1500 municipalities.

 

3.       Finally, develop a workforce strategy to support the scaling of our business longer-term.

 

P 11: NewCo Leadership

 

Finally, I want to make a quick comment about our team.

 

 

 

 

Our leadership team is comprised of six of the most experienced entrepreneurs in the Public Sector Saas/Cloud market place, the added muscle of a senior, experienced C-suite, and a seasoned and demanding Board all knitted together by the common core values of exceptional client service, operational excellence and attracting and retaining the best talent in the market. Together this team almost 150 years of public service and technology experience. //

 

Now, we’d like to shift the discussion over to the financials and transaction overview, and discuss how we plan to continue to drive long-term shareholder value. I’m pleased to turn it over to Harry You, CFO of GTY.

 

HARRY YOU

 

P. 12: Baseline Consolidated NewCo Financial Plan

 

Thank you, Steve, and I’m pleased to part of the team and help our company achieve its operating plan.

 

We are a high-growth software company with the majority of our revenue in SaaS, and nearly 80% of our 2019 revenue is expected to be recurring-based, inclusive of payments.

 

In 2019, we are projecting $76 million in revenue, growing 138%. We have developed a detailed operating model and have high visibility into our sales pipeline, and we believe our forecast represents an achievable baseline operating plan.

 

Specifically, at the time of this recording, over 85% of our estimated 2018 revenue has been either recognized or booked, and nearly 70% of our estimated 2019 revenue (ex-synergies) has been booked or is considered high probability based on our existing pipeline.

 

I will explain the specific revenue growth drivers in further detail shortly.

 

We expect our 2019 gross margin to expand from 64% to 72%. We have several key factors driving our gross margin expansion:

 

· We have upgraded several of our products to target higher ACV customers and invested to make some of our products more modular for ease of upsell; we are already seeing strong returns on these investments in our Grants Management and Permitting businesses;
     
· We invested in customer success staff for our procurement business in 2018 ahead of our anticipated 2019 growth, and expect efficiencies as the business scales;
     
· We expect substantially lower implementation costs in new accounts in our payments division, as our company becomes more efficient and more cities and agencies come online;
     
· Finally, our 2018 gross margins were impacted by a delay in implementation cost due to a contract renegotiation in our Grants business at the end of 2017;
     
· For additional detail on our gross margin projections, please see the Gross Profit by Business Unit page in our comprehensive investor presentation.

 

 

 

 

We believe we can achieve close to our 80 percent target gross margin by 2021.

 

The operating leverage we expect from R&D and G&A efficiencies, in tandem with our gross margin expansion, should improve our EBIT margin to negative 7% next year, and near-unlevered free cash flow breakeven, even while investing significantly in our sales force.

 

P. 13: ARR Walk

 

I’d now like to walk you through how we plan to grow our annual recurring revenue from $34 million exiting 2018 to $86 million exiting 2019.

 

We have a highly visible sales pipeline, and expect an incremental $37 million in ARR from new customers, primarily driven by our Payments, Procurement, and Grants Management products.

 

In payments, which we expect to account for approximately half of our new customer ARR, we have significant contracts ramping with two tier I cities, resulting in multiple new municipal agency opportunities. One of these cities is just coming online in Q4 of 2018.

 

We are excited about the growth opportunities in our Procurements business, which will account for about a quarter of our new customer ARR. The Procurements business has been sales capacity constrained, and we expect to expand our quota-carrying sales reps by 60%, which we expect to double our customer base for this product to 600 by the end of 2019.

 

Finally, we expect significant contribution in new customer ARR from our Grants Management business, which has identified ~450 customer opportunities in 2019, and we are modeling to only need to convert roughly one third of those to achieve our ARR target.

 

Our Grants Management business is also the primary driver of our ARR from upsell, as we have upgraded our products and shifted strategy to focus on larger customers – we are expecting a 45% increase in ACV for existing customers in 2019.

 

As a result of this strategic move up-market, our Grants Management business is the primary driver of lost ARR from customer churn, but that is more than offset by the uplift in ACV.

 

Finally, we are modeling approximately $11 million in ARR from synergies exiting 2019.

 

P. 14: Cross-Selling Synergies

 

The cross-selling synergy potential was a significant component of our business thesis. In our analysis of the approximately 1,500 current customer base, we identified approximately 6,800 potential new cross-selling opportunities. This results in over $110 million in potential cross-selling synergies based on our current ACVs and customer profile. Given the continued growth in new customers and ACV, we believe this is a conservative estimate of the total potential.

 

 

 

 

P. 15: KPI

 

We believe our customers’ delight for our products is underscored in our key performance metrics and highlights the expected long-term growth in our business:

 

Four of our five business units have net dollar-based retention rates over 110%; the temporary outlier is Grants Management, which, as we noted, has been strategically focusing on higher-ACV customers and is in the process of phasing out lower-ACV customers.

 

We are pleased with our recurring revenue mix, which is approximately 90% of 4 of our 5 business units. We offer our budgeting customers the flexibility of license or subscription, which is what these customers are demanding. Their preferences drive our budgeting revenue model, though we expect customer adoption of the SaaS model to increase – in 2019, we expect to more than double our SaaS revenue from budgeting customers vs. 2018.

 

Finally, our customer base continues to expand rapidly – by the end of the year, we expect to have nearly 2,000 customers. Given that there are approximately 40,000 counties and municipalities alone, we believe we are still at very early stages of penetration of our core markets.

 

P. 16: Transaction Summary

 

Now, an overview of our capitalization at close.

 

We expect a pro forma enterprise value of $560 million, which implies a 7.4x enterprise value to 2019 revenue multiple. We expect approximately 80 million shares outstanding at close for a pro forma equity value of approximately $800 million, at $10 per share.

 

We intend to have a lean and efficient capital structure at transaction close. To that end, we also assume $31 million in cash is used for a tender offer for all of the 18.4 million public warrants and repurchase of all 8.7 million of the sponsor warrants; we assume $1.35 per public warrant and $0.75 per sponsor warrant.

 

Net of purchase consideration, repurchase of warrants and estimated transaction fees, we expect a pro forma cash balance of $237 million, assuming zero redemption and excluding a $5 million cash earn-out.

 

Additionally, we have allocated up to 20% of the sponsor promote to senior management and potential channel partners.

 

P. 17: Significant Consideration in Long-Term Equity

 

We believe our consideration mix well aligns the interests of our business unit CEOs with our shareholders. More than half of the consideration is comprised of long-term equity, with more than half of the equity consideration in earn-outs subject to the achievement of growth and profitability performance metrics over the next two years.

 

P. 18: Capital Can Create Significant Upside Beyond Baseline Plan

 

We believe there are multiple immediate investment opportunities for the cash on our balance sheet. We have identified specific organic initiatives such as platform expansion, sales expansion, and entry into adjacent business areas, plus strategic M&A targets for incremental investment above our current operating plan. One of the primary reasons we are excited about this business for our partners, our shareholders, is the significant capital returns as well as economies of scale and scope from a business that is simultaneously a platform that processes transactions via a SaaS model

 

 

 

 

With the precedents of effective sales and execution on top of having operational bandwidth, We believe each of these opportunities can generate revenues of approximately $120 million, $215 million, $160 million and $110 million, respectively – for total incremental revenues of $605 million in 7 years after the initial investments.

 

We have a healthy M&A pipeline, which include acquiring companies in our existing segments, acquiring market leading players in adjacencies, and acquiring data assets to further augment our products.

 

In aggregate, we estimate that the investment of $175 million in these opportunities would generate incremental enterprise value of $6.6 billion and an implied IRR of 87%.

 

P. 19: Operating Metrics vs Peers

 

Turning now to how we benchmark versus peers, we examined three sets of peers: recent high-growth software IPOs, vertical software, and a legacy peer.

 

Our 2019 projected revenue growth is well ahead of all peers, and our 2019 projected EBIT margin is well above the median.

 

P. 20: Valuation at a Discount to Peers

 

We believe our valuation is priced at a discount to our peers, especially on a growth-adjusted basis.

 

P. 21: Valuation at a Discount to Peers (Cont’d)

 

Furthermore, based on our long-term target EBIT margin of 30%+, on a growth and target margin-adjusted basis, we are priced at a significant discount to peers at $10/share.

 

Now, to conclude our discussion today and summarize our investment highlights, I would like to turn it over to my partner, Bill Green, Co-Chairman of GTY and former Accenture Chairman and CEO.

 

P. 22: Investment Highlights

 

BILL GREEN

 

Thank you, Harry, and everyone on the new GTY team.

 

When Joe, Harry, and I were looking for new technology opportunities, it was important for us to identify an uncrowded market with high growth potential. 

 

The public sector market is attractive in both size and timing - we are on the cusp of a dramatic digital transformation in the public sector.

 

 

 

 

More importantly, the individuals we have brought on board are exceptional leaders with strong product vision. We found them after a careful search that included close to 80 companies, including approximately 20 in this sector alone.

 

These business unit CEOs will be able to leverage the skills and decades of experience of the GTY management team, which has significant public sector and IT experience. Steve and the team’s background and skills are uniquely suited for this opportunity. 

 

We are excited about the opportunity for building the next great cloud company that will drive significant long-term value for constituents, state and local governments, and shareholders. Thank you.