1-10799
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73-1351610
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(Commission file Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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1221 E. Houston, Broken Arrow Oklahoma
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74012
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Written Communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4© under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Exhibit 10.1
Exhibit 10.2
Exhibit 10.3
Exhibit 10.4
Exhibit 10.5
Exhibit 99.1
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Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate (Sedalia) to David Chymiak.
Addendum to Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate (Sedalia).
First Addendum to Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate.
Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate (Warminster) to David Chymiak.
Addendum to Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate (Warminster).
Press Release dated March 29, 2019, issued by the Company.
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SIGNATURES
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ADDVANTAGE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.
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Date: March 29, 2019
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By: /s/ Scott Francis
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Scott Francis
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Vice-President & Chief Accounting Officer
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
99.1
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Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate (Sedalia) to David Chymiak
Addendum to Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate (Sedalia)
First Addendum to Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate
Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate (Warminster) to David Chymiak
Addendum to Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate (Warminster)
Press Release dated March 29, 2019, issued by the Company
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1.
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SALE
.
Seller agrees to sell and convey, or cause to be sold and conveyed, by special warranty deed (the “
Deed
”) to Buyer, or to Buyer’s designee, and Buyer hereby agrees to purchase, or cause its designee to purchase, the real estate more particularly described in
Exhibit A
hereto attached (the “
Property
”), together with all
buildings, fixtures and improvements thereon, including existing HVAC systems, interior and exterior lighting fixtures and electrical and plumbing systems and equipment, and all appurtenances thereunto appertaining.
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2.
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PURCHASE
PRICE.
The purchase price for the Property (the “Purchase Price”) shall be the sum of One Million Three Hunded Fifty Thousand and No/100ths Dollars ($1,350,000.00), payable as follows:
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a.
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A portion of the Purchase Price equal to One Million Eighty Thousand and No/100ths Dollars ($1,080,000.00)
shall be paid in cash at Closing; and
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b.
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The balance of the Purchase Price equal to Two Hundred Seventy Thousand and No/100ths Dollars ($270,000.00)
shall be paid in a lump sum, along with interest at the rate of 6.25%, on the date which is
the earlier of (i)
six (6) months after the Closing Date
or (ii) the closing of the transaction contemplated by that certain Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of December 26, 2018 (as may be amended from time to time)
between ADDVantage Technologies Group, Inc. (as seller therein) and Leveling 8 Inc. (as buyer therein),
pursuant to the terms of the promissory note described in
Section 13.1(d)
which promissory note shall be guaranteed by both (a) David Chymiak and (b) the David E. Chymiak Trust pursuant to the terms of the guaranty described in
Section 13.1(e)
.
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3.
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TITLE
.
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a.
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Title
Commitment
. Seller shall make arrangements with Buffalo Land Title, LLC, , 7306 South Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 (the “
Closing
Agent
” or the “
Title Company
”) to furnish Buyer, within ten (10) days after the Effective Date, with commitment for the
issuance of an ALTA extended coverage owner’s policy of title insurance on the Property, issued by a title insurance company selected by, or acceptable to, Buyer in the amount of the Purchase Price, and describing the state of title to
such Property with copies of instruments referenced in any requirements or exceptions to title.
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b.
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UCC Searches
.
Seller shall, within ten (10) days after the Effective Date, obtain and deliver to Buyer Uniform Commercial Code Search Certificates naming Seller, as Debtor, from the Missouri Secretary of State - UCC Division (the “
UCC Certificate
”).
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c.
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Title
Examination
. Buyer shall have a period of ten (10) days from date on which it has received the Title Commitment and the UCC Certificate (collectively, referred to as the “
Title Evidence
”) in which to have such Title Evidence examined and to furnish Seller written notice of any objections to the requirements or title exceptions set forth in the Title
Commitment (“
Buyer’s Title Objections Notice
”).
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i.
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If Buyer fails to provide its required Title Objections Notice with respect to any title exception within the
time allowed, then Buyer shall be deemed to have waived objection to such title exception. Seller, upon receipt of Buyer’s Title Objection Notice, shall have ten (10) days, or such additional time as may be agreed to in writing by Seller
and Buyer, in which to attempt to cure and satisfy all unwaived objections and deliver written notice to Buyer (“
Seller’s Title Objections
Response
”) of Seller’s election either (i) to take such action as shall be required to cause the Title Company to remove Buyer’s objectionable items prior to the Closing or (ii) to refrain from removing one or more of such Buyer
objectionable items. Seller’s failure to deliver Seller’s Title Objections Response within the time allowed shall constitute an election by Seller not to cure Buyer’s objectionable items.
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ii.
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If Seller notifies Buyer that it elects to do anything other than unconditionally cure all
of Buyer’s title objections, then, Buyer shall have the right either (i) to agree to accept the Property subject to any of Buyer’s objectionable items that will not be cured by Seller or (ii) to terminate this Agreement.
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4.
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CONDITION OF
PROPERTY, INSPECTION, AND DISCLAIMER
. Seller is not an expert regarding the condition of the Property, which is being sold on an “
AS
IS / WHERE IS
” basis without representation, warranty or guarantee regarding its condition, or any part or element thereof.
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a.
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Inspections
.
Buyer shall have twenty (20) days from the Effective Date (the “
Inspection Period
”) to have such inspections, non-invasive assessments,
tests and investigations performed by licensed professionals as Buyer shall deem necessary concerning the history and condition of the Property, including but not limited to (i) the flood, storm water run-off, storm sewer back-up and/or
water risk attendant to the Property; (ii) the presence of environmental and health hazards including but not limited to mold, radon gas, asbestos, PCBs, hydrocarbons, lead-based paint, and
chemicals; (iii) the soundness of foundation, structural components, and roof; (iv) the proper functioning of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, fixtures and equipment including
sewer and water supply, heating and cooling, electrical systems and wiring, built-in appliances, sprinkler systems, and security systems; and (v) the presence of, or evidence of damage by, termites or any other wood destroying organisms.
In addition, Buyer may have the Property inspected during the Inspection Period for the purpose of obtaining hazard insurance acceptable to Buyer and may inspect the physical and legal characteristics of the Property, including all
applicable
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zoning and building restrictions, to determine that the Property is suitable and available for Buyer’s
intended use thereof.
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i.
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Buyer shall use all due and reasonable care in conducting in inspections, assessments, investigations and
tests of or on the Property.
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ii.
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Buyer shall not permit any mechanic’s or other liens to arise against any of the Property
by reason of such inspections, assessments, investigations and/or tests.
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iii.
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Buyer shall (i) indemnify Seller from any and all claims for damage to the Property, or
persons or personal property thereon, by reason of any such inspections, assessments, tests and investigations conducted thereon by or for Buyer, and (ii) promptly pay any and all claims, liabilities, losses, expenses (including, without
limitation, reasonable attorney fees), damages, including, without limitation, claims for injury to person or property, arising out of or relating to any such inspections, assessments, tests and/or investigations, or by reason of the acts
or omissions of Buyer, its agents or employees in connection therewith.
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b.
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Documents to
be Provided by Seller
. Within five (5) days after the Effective Date, Seller shall provide Buyer with copies of the following documents for Buyer’s review, to the extent Seller is aware of such documents and they are in Seller’s
possession or subject to its control:
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i.
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any existing written lease or sublease agreements with respect to the Property, or any portion thereof;
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ii.
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all subsisting service contracts with vendors and service providers relating in any respect
to the Property;
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iii.
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a
ny surveys of
the Property previously obtained by Seller;
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iv.
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any t
itle
opinions, title insurance policies and title commitments for the benefit of Seller with respect to the Property; and
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v.
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all existing inspection and/or property condition reports in Seller’s possession relative
to the Property, including, without limitation, prior environmental assessments, soil analyses, structural evaluations and engineering studies.
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c.
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Rescission
.
If Buyer has any objection to the condition of the Property or its suitability for Buyer’s intended use based upon facts revealed in inspections obtained and due diligence conducted pursuant to
Section 4.1
hereof, or if Buyer has any objection to the circumstances and conditions revealed by its review of the items provided pursuant to
Section 4.2
hereof, Buyer shall have the right to rescind, cancel and terminate this Agreement by delivering to Seller not later than twenty-four (24) hours after the expiration of the
Inspection Period: (i) written notice of any matters revealed by such inspections, assessments or analyses that render the Property unsatisfactory to Buyer or unsuitable in its then current condition for Buyer’s intended use, and (ii) a
copy of
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d.
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Waiver
.
If Buyer fails to exercise its rights of inspection and review under
Sections 4.1
or
4.2
or if, having exercised such rights, Buyer fails to deliver to Seller timely written notice of rescission pursuant to
Section
4.3
hereof, Buyer shall be deemed to have accepted the Property in the condition existing at the close of the Inspection Period, and Buyer shall proceed to Closing or be subject to the breach and failure to close provisions
of
Section 14.1
hereof.
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5.
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CLOSING
.
The sale and purchase of the Property shall be consummated at a closing (the “
Closing
”) to be held at the offices of the Closing Agent
on a date mutually acceptable to the parties (the “
Closing Date
”) within ten (10) days after the expiration of the Inspection Period,
or as soon thereafter as is possible in the event other review periods or other contingencies described herein have not been then concluded, but not later than April 15, 2019. At or prior to Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer, or its
designee, a duly executed and acknowledged Deed conveying title to the Property to Buyer or such designee, as Buyer shall direct.
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6.
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RISK OF LOSS
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Risk of loss to the Property shall remain with Seller until closing and transfer of possession; thereafter such risk of loss shall pass to Buyer.
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7.
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ADJUSTMENTS TO
PURCHASE PRICE
. Adjustments to the Purchase Price shall be made at Closing, as follows:
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a.
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Seller’s
Charges
. Seller shall pay in full: (i) all special assessments existing against the Property on the Closing Date, whether or not payable in installments; (ii) all taxes which are a lien on the Property up the Closing Date, other
than general ad valorem taxes for the current calendar year; and (iii) the cost of any item of workmanship or material furnished on or prior to the Closing Date which is, or may become, a lien on the Property.
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b.
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Pro-rations
.
All pro-rations hereinafter provided to be made as of the Closing shall each be made as of the end of the day before the Closing Date. In each such pro-ration set forth below, the portion thereof applicable to periods beginning as of
Closing shall be credited or charged to Buyer and the portion thereof applicable to periods ending as of Closing shall be credited or charged to the applicable Seller.
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i.
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General ad valorem taxes for the current calendar year shall be pro-rated between the applicable Seller and
Buyer; provided, that if the amount of such taxes has not been fixed, such pro-rationing shall be based upon the rate of levy for the previous calendar year and the most current assessed value at time of Closing.
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ii.
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All rents and other sums due with respect to the Property earned and attributable to the
period prior to the Closing Date shall be paid to Seller to the extent that the funds have been collected on or before the Closing Date. Rents and other sums due with respect to any Property earned and attributable to the period on and
subsequent to the Closing Date shall be paid to Buyer.
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8.
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SELLER’S
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
. Seller makes and renders the following representations and warranties to Buyer, which representations and warranties are true and correct as of the Effective Date, shall be true and
correct on the Closing Date, and which shall survive the Closing (but not beyond any applicable statute of limitations), and with them Seller makes the covenants and agreements with Buyer:
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a.
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Authority
.
Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Missouri and has full corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by Seller have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part Seller, its board of directors and shareholders, if necessary, and all required consents and approvals have been duly
obtained. This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms. There is no agreement to which Seller is a party or that is binding on Seller which is in conflict with
this Agreement or would be breached by its execution, delivery or performance.
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b.
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Notices
.
To Seller’s knowledge (after reasonable inquiry), Seller has received no written notice (a) from any insurance broker, agent, carrier or underwriter that an uninsurable condition exists in, on or about the Property, nor (b) from any
regulatory, governmental or administrative agency (i) indicating that the Property is not in compliance with all applicable building, earthquake, zoning, land use, environmental, health, fire, safety, access and accommodations for the
physically handicapped, subdivision, energy and resource conservation and similar laws, statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances and all covenants, conditions and restrictions applicable to such Property; (ii) alleging that the
Property is any violation of any law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, covenant, condition or restriction; or (iii) regarding any condemnation proceedings or proceedings to widen or realign any street adjacent to the Property or
otherwise affecting any of them.
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c.
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Environmental
Matters
. To Seller’s knowledge, other than Hazardous Substances customarily used in the ordinary course of Seller’s business, which includes the proper use and disposal thereof in due course, no Hazardous Substances (hereinafter
defined) have been incorporated, used, generated, manufactured, stored or disposed of in, on, under or about the Property or transferred thereto or therefrom, and there are no claims, litigation, administrative or other proceedings,
whether actual or threatened, or judgments or orders, relating to the use, generation, manufacture, storage or disposal of any Hazardous Substances in, on, under or about the Property. As used herein, “
Hazardous Substances
” means shall mean any substance or material that is described as a toxic or hazardous substance, waste or material or a pollutant or
contaminant in any Environmental Laws. The term “
Environmental Laws
” shall mean any and all federal, state and local laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations no win force, as amended from time to time, in any way relating to or regulating human health or safety or industrial hygiene or environmental conditions, or protection of the environment, or pollution or
contamination of the air, soil, surface water or groundwater.
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d.
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No Litigation
.
To Seller’s knowledge, there is no action, suit, claim, assessment or proceeding pending or threatened against or involving Seller or relating to the Property. Seller shall advise Buyer promptly of the receipt by Seller of any written
notice of any filed or threatened litigation, arbitration, mediation, condemnation, or administrative proceeding before any officer, court, board, governmental body or agency which could materially affect the right of Buyer to own,
occupy, operate or lease the Property.
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e.
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Insurance
.
Seller has in force, and will continue to maintain in force until completion of the Closing, property insurance upon the Property, and commercial general liability insurance with respect to damage or injury to persons or property
occurring on the Property in at least such amounts and with the same deductibles as are maintained by Seller on the Effective Date.
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f.
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Buyer
Notification
. Seller shall immediately notify Buyer of any material changes concerning the Property, the representations and warranties contained in this
Section 8
, or in any other material information furnished to Buyer concerning the Property.
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9.
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As used in this
Section 8
,
the “knowledge of Seller” (or words to that effect) shall mean the actual knowledge of any of Scott Francis, Joe Hart and Don Kinison in their capacity as officers of Seller’s parent company (without duty to investigate, except when
otherwise specifically provided herein).
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10.
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BUYER’S
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
. Buyer makes and renders the following representations and warranties to Seller, which
representations and warranties are true and correct as of the Effective Date, shall be true and correct on the Closing Date, and which shall survive the Closing (but not beyond any applicable statute of limitations), and with them Buyer
makes the covenants and agreements with Seller:
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a.
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Authority
.
Buyer is a limited liability company duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Oklahoma and has full company power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement. The execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement by Buyer have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part Buyer, its members and managers, if necessary, and all required consents and approvals have been duly obtained.
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b.
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Binding
Agreement; No Conflict
. This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms. There is no agreement to which Buyer is a party or that is binding on Buyer which
is in conflict with this Agreement or would be breached by its execution, delivery or performance.
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c.
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Seller
Notification
. Buyer shall immediately notify Seller of any material changes concerning the representations and warranties contained in this
Section
9
.
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11.
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CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT
.
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a.
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Buyer’s
Conditions
. Buyer’s obligation to proceed to Closing and consummate the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Buyer of the following conditions:
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i.
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Buyer shall have obtained a binding and irrevocable commitment, from one or more lenders (the “
Lenders
”) to provide financing the portion of the Purchase Price described in
Section 2.1
which commitment shall not include or impose any terms or conditions which are unacceptable to Buyer;
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ii.
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All representations and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement shall be true and
correct in all material respects as of the Effective Date and on the Closing Date;
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iii.
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Seller shall have duly performed all covenants, acts and agreements to be performed or
complied with by it hereunder on or prior to the Closing Date;
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iv.
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The Title Company shall have irrevocably committed to Buyer in writing to issue an ALTA
extended owner’s policy of title insurance, in form and content acceptable to Buyer, insuring Buyer’s fee simple title to the Property in an amount equal to the Purchase Price, and subject only to those title exceptions accepted or waived
by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement and payment, at Closing, of the premium for such policy;
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v.
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There shall be no pending or threatened action, suit, arbitration, mediation, claim,
attachment, proceeding, assignment for the benefit of creditors, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization or other proceeding against Seller that would materially and adversely affect Seller’s ability to perform its obligations under this
Agreement; and
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vi.
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There shall have been no material adverse change in the condition of the Property
subsequent to close of the Inspection Period.
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b.
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Seller’s
Conditions
. Seller’s obligation to proceed to Closing and consummate the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to satisfaction, or waiver by Seller, of the following conditions:
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i.
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All representations and warranties of the Buyer set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all
material respects as of the Effective Date and on the Closing Date;
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ii.
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Seller shall have duly performed all covenants, acts and agreements to be performed or
complied with by it hereunder on or prior to the Closing Date; and
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iii.
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There shall be no pending or threatened action, suit, arbitration, mediation, claim,
attachment, proceeding, assignment for the benefit of creditors, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization or other proceeding against the Buyer that would materially and adversely affect Buyer’s ability to perform its obligations under this
Agreement.
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12.
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BROKERS AND
AGENTS.
All negotiations relative to this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby have been carried on directly with Buyer by Seller without the intervention or immediate assistance of any broker, finder, agent, or
other third party.
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Wherefore, each party represents to the other that it has employed no broker, agent or sales representative
to whom any commission, compensation or other remuneration is due in respect of this transaction, and each party hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from any liability for payment of any such commission, compensation
or remuneration to any such broker, agent or representative with respect to this transaction.
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13.
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CLOSING COSTS
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All costs and expenses of the Closing shall be allocated to and paid by the parties as follows:
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a.
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Seller’s Costs
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Seller shall pay the following items at or before Closing:
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ii.
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The cost of any title curative action undertaken by Seller and recording fees, if any,
associated therewith;
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iii.
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The cost of preparation of the Deed conveying title to the Property to Buyer and of all
associated documentary tax stamps;
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iv.
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Seller’s charges specified in
Section 7.1
hereof and Seller’s share of any pro-rations specified in
Section 7.2
;
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v.
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One-half (1/2) of any escrow and closing fees of the Closing Agent; and
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vi.
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All fees and expenses of Seller’s attorneys.
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b.
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Buyer’s Costs
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Buyer shall pay the following items at Closing:
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i.
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The cost of all inspections, document examination and due diligence conducted by Buyer with respect to the
Property;
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ii.
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The premium due for any owner’s or mortgagee’s policy of title insurance to be purchased by
Buyer;
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iii.
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Recording fees associated with recordation of the Deed;
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iv.
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Buyer’s share of any pro-rations specified in
Section 7.2
;
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v.
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One-half (1/2) of any escrow and closing fees of the Closing Agent; and
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vi.
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All fees and expenses of Buyer’s attorney.
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14.
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DELIVERIES AT
CLOSING
. The parties shall deliver the following items at Closing:
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a.
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Buyer’s
Deliveries
. At Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller, in form and content satisfactory to Seller, the following items:
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i.
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The portion of the Purchase Price described in
Section 2.1
;
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ii.
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A lease of the Property from Buyer (as lessor) to Seller (as lessee) in the form set forth
on
Exhibit “B”
(the “
Lease
”) executed by
Buyer;
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iii.
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A letter or other agreement from Buyer and from Buyer’s lender agreeing to terminate the
guarantee of the Lease by Seller or any of its affiliates upon Buyer’s (or its affiliate’s) acquisition of the equity of Seller or any of its affiliates;
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iv.
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A promissory note from Buyer to Seller in the form set forth on
Exhibit “C”
(the “
Note
”) executed by Buyer regarding the payment
of the portion of the Purchase Price described in
Section 2.2
;
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v.
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A guaranty of the Note from David Chymiak and from the David E. Chymiak Trust in the form
set forth on
Exhibit “D”
executed by such guarantors; and
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vi.
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Such other instruments and documents as Seller or the Closing Agent shall deem necessary to
validly consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
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b.
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Seller’s
Deliveries
. At Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer, in form and content acceptable to Buyer, the following items:
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i.
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The Deed conveying fee simple title to the Property to Buyer or its designee;
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ii.
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The Lease executed by Seller;
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iii.
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An assignment of any lease and other assignable contract, if such assignment is agreed to
by Buyer, affecting the Property, as of the Closing Date;
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iv.
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A “Bills Paid/No Liens Affidavit” executed by Seller and acceptable to Buyer and the
Closing Agent, if any, verifying that there are no unpaid bills for labor performed, materials supplied or services rendered for or upon the Property, at Seller’s behest, prior to Closing which could give rise to a materialman’s or
mechanic’s lien on the Property;
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v.
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A Non-Foreign Person Affidavit from Seller stating, under penalty of perjury, that Seller
is not a “foreign person” as that term is defined in Section 1445 of the U. S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
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vi.
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All keys to the buildings located on the Property; and
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vii.
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Such other instruments and documents as Buyer or the Closing Agent may reasonably deem
necessary to validly consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
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15.
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DEFAULT AND
REMEDIES
.
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a.
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Buyer’s
Default
. If, after all of Buyer’s conditions to closing have been either satisfied, or waived by Buyer, and, then, within five (5) days after the Closing Date (subject to extensions set forth herein), Buyer fails to make any
payment due or to
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perform any of Buyer’s other obligations under this Agreement, then, Seller may, at its option, (a) cancel
and terminate this Agreement or (b) pursue any other legal or equitable remedy for the breach of this Agreement by Buyer.
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b.
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Seller’s
Default
. If, Seller’s conditions to closing having been either satisfied, or waived by Seller, Buyer performs all of Buyer’s obligations hereunder and Seller breaches this Agreement, or fails to perform any of its obligations
hereunder, Buyer shall be entitled (a) to cancel and terminate this Agreement or (b) to pursue any other available legal or equitable remedy for such breach of this Agreement by Seller.
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c.
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Attorney
Fees/Litigation Expenses
. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in connection with this Agreement between the parties, the prevailing party in such litigation or controversy shall be entitled to recover
from the other party or parties all reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses and suit costs, including those associated with any appellate or post-judgment collection proceeding.
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16.
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LIKE-KIND
EXCHANGE
. Seller may wish to use a financial intermediary to receive the proceeds of this sale and use all or part thereof to acquire other property in a tax-deferred like-kind exchange pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In the event that Seller makes such an election, the parties agree to cooperate in connection with such like-kind exchange; provided, however, Buyer shall have no obligation to incur (or pay) any costs
or expenses in connection with such cooperation, all of which Seller will specifically indemnify Buyer from and against, nor shall such election change in any respect, any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement, nor delay
the Closing.
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17.
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NOTICES
.
Any notices required or permitted to be given by this Agreement shall be in writing and deemed given when (a) personally delivered (with written confirmation of receipt); (b) one day after being sent by a recognized overnight courier
(with receipt); (c) on the next business day sent by facsimile or email.PDF document (with confirmation of transmission) if sent during normal business hours of the recipient; or (d) if mailed, three (3) days after having been deposited
with the United States postal service, postage prepaid and certified, return receipt requested, addressed to the parties as follows:
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1.
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If to Seller:
ADDvantage Technologies Group of Missouri, Inc.
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i.
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1221 E. Houston
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ii.
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Broken Arrow, OK 74012
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iii.
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Attn:
Scott Francis
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iv.
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Email:
sfrancis@addvantagetech.com
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v.
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Fax:
918-251-0792
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2.
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If to Buyer:
David Chymiak LLC
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i.
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21553 E. Apache St.
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ii.
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Catoosa, OK 74015
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iii.
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Attn:
David Chymiak, Manager
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iv.
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Email:
dave@tulsat.com
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v.
|
Fax:
(918) 258-7658
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18.
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EFFECT;
MODIFICATION
. When executed by both Seller and Buyer this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Seller and Buyer, their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement sets forth the complete
understanding of Seller and Buyer with respect to the subject matter hereof superseding all previous or contemporaneous negotiations, representations, and agreements between them. This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a
written agreement signed by Seller and Buyer.
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19.
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ASSIGNMENT
.
Buyer may transfer and assign all or part of this Agreement without the consent of Seller, provided that Buyer provide Seller with written notice of such transfer and assignment, and Buyer shall not be released from any liability or
obligation under this Agreement.
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20.
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APPLICABLE LAW
.
This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of State of Oklahoma.
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21.
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SEVERABILITY
.
Should any provision of this Agreement for any reason be declared invalid or unenforceable, such declaration shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any of the other provisions of this Agreement, which remaining provisions
shall remain in full force and effect and the application of such invalid or unenforceable provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall be valid and enforced to the fullest
extent permitted by law.
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22.
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CAPTIONS;
INTERPRETATION
. Captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret or construe its provisions. Where required for proper interpretation, words in the singular shall include the plural, words
of any gender shall include all genders and the word “person” shall be construed to include a natural person, corporation, firm, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, estate or any other entity.
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23.
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TIME; TIME
PERIODS
. Time is of the essence with respect to every provision of this Agreement. If the date upon which the Inspection Period expires, or the Closing or any other date or time period provided for in this Agreement is or ends
on a day other than a business day, then such date shall automatically be extended until the next business day. As used herein, “business day” means a day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or a federal, state or other legal holiday in
which Closing Agent in not open for business.
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24.
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NO WAIVER
.
No waiver by either party of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or otherwise shall be considered a waiver of any other subsequent right or remedy.
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25.
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COUNTERPARTS
.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more original, facsimile and/or “.PDF” counterparts, all of which shall be considered but one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more such counterparts have been
executed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties hereto.
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(a)
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Definition
of Additional Rent
. “
Additional Rent
” shall mean all costs and expenses to be paid by Lessee as additional rent under
this Lease as further set forth and described in
Sections 2.2
,
5.5
and
11.3
.
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(b)
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Additional
Rent Based on Real Estate Taxes
.
As Additional Rent, Lessee
shall pay Lessor the annual real estate taxes and assessments assessed and levied against the Premises, on the first (1st) day of each month, in advance, in a sum equal to one-twelfth (1/12
th
) of the annual real estate taxes and assessments due and payable for the then calendar year. If at a time a payment is required the amount of the real estate taxes and assessments
for the then calendar year shall not be known, Lessee shall pay Lessor, as Additional Rent, one-twelfth (1/12
th
) of the real estate taxes and
assessments for the preceding calendar year and upon ascertaining the real estate taxes and assessments for the current calendar year, Lessee shall pay Lessor any difference upon demand, or if Lessee shall be entitled to a credit,
Lessor shall credit the excess against the next monthly installment(s) of Additional Rent due, or if at the end of the Term, then paid in full to Lessee. Additional Rent based upon real estate taxes and assessments payable for the first
and last years’ of the Term shall be adjusted and prorated, so that Lessor shall be responsible for Lessor’s prorated share for the period prior to and subsequent to the Term, and Lessee shall pay Lessor its prorated share for the Term.
Provided this Lease is not previously cancelled or terminated, and there shall be no Event of Default, or an event that with the giving of notice or the lapse of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default, then Lessee shall
have the right to contest the amount or validity of any real estate tax or assessment assessed and levied against the Premises, or to seek a reduction in the valuation of the buildings on the Premises assessed for real estate tax
purposes, by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted in good faith (the “
Tax Appeal
”), but only after payment of such taxes and assessments. Except as set forth below, Lessor stall not be required to join in any Tax Appeal. If required by law, Lessor shall, upon written
request of Lessee, join in the Tax Appeal or permit the Tax Appeal to be brought in Lessor’s name, and Lessor shall reasonably cooperate with Lessee, at the cost and expense of Lessee. Lessee shall pay any increase that may result in
real estate taxes or assessments as a consequence of the Tax Appeal, which payment obligations shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
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(c)
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Additional
Rent Based Upon Assessments for Public Improvements
.
As
Additional Rent, upon demand, Lessee shall pay Lessor all assessments for public improvements assessed and levied against the Premises. If any assessment for public improvements shall be payable in installments, Lessor shall pay such
assessment in the maximum number of installments permitted by law, and Lessee’s obligation to pay Additional Rent shall be limited to each installment thereof due and payable during the Term.
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(d)
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Additional
Rent Based Upon Other Sums
.
Lessee shall pay Lessor, as
Additional Rent, all other sums of money on Lessee’s part to be paid pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Lease.
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(e)
|
Additional
Rent Based Upon Reimbursement to Lessor
.
If Lessee shall fail
after applicable notice and cure periods to comply with or to perform
any
of the terms or conditions of this Lease, Lessor may (but with no obligation to do so) carry out and perform such terms or conditions, at the expense of Lessee, which expense shall be payable by Lessee, as Additional Rent,
within ten (10) days after receipt of written demand of Lessor for reimbursement of such expenses, together with interest at the prime rate of eighteen percent (18%)
per annum
, which interest shall accrue from the date of Lessor’s demand.
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(f)
|
Additional
Rent Based Upon Late Payment
. In the event Lessee defaults for more than five (5) days in the payment of monthly installments of Base Rent, any Additional Rent or any of the sums required of Lessee under this Lease, or if
Lessee fails to reimburse Lessor for any expenses incurred by Lessor pursuant to this Lease, together with interest, then after ten (10) days written notice to cure, Lessee shall pay Lessor, as Additional Rent, a late charge of five
percent (5%) of the rent or expense.
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(g)
|
Additional
Rent Based Upon Lessor’s Legal Expenses in Enforcing Lease
.
As
Additional Rent, Lessee shall pay Lessor, all reasonable attorneys’ fees that may be incurred by Lessor in enforcing Lessee’s obligations under this Lease; provided, however, that in the event Lessor commences a suit against Lessee to
enforce Lessee’s obligations under this Lease, and such suit is tried to conclusion and judgment is entered in favor of Lessee, then in that event Lessee shall not be under any obligation to pay Lessor’s attorneys’ fees that Lessor may
have incurred.
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(h)
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Taxes of
Lessee’s Personal Property
. Lessee shall be liable for and shall pay not less than ten (10) days before delinquency, all taxes assessed against
and levied upon Lessee’s property. If any of Lessee’s property is taxed or assessed in connection with the Premises, Lessor may pay the taxing authority all amounts billed to Lessor as a result thereof and Lessor may, but shall have no
obligation to, determine the validity of any such assessment or otherwise object thereto. Lessee shall pay all such amounts to Lessor as Additional Rent
within ten (10) days after receipt of written demand of Lessor for reimbursement of such expenses, together with interest at the prime rate of eighteen percent (18%)
per annum
, which interest shall accrue from the date of Lessor’s demand.
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(i)
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Additional
Rent Based Upon Taxes Based on Rent
.
If at any time during the
Term, a tax or charge shall be imposed by the State of Missouri or the county or municipality in which the Premises is located, pursuant to any future law, which tax or charge shall be based upon the rent due or paid by Lessee to
Lessor, then Lessee shall pay Lessor, as Additional Rent, such tax or charge. The foregoing shall not require payment by Lessee of any income taxes assessed against Lessor or of any capital levy, franchise, estate, succession,
inheritance or transfer tax due from Lessor.
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(a)
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HVAC
.
Maintenance of the heating and air conditioning (“
HVAC
”) equipment servicing the Premises shall be Lessee’s sole responsibility
throughout the Term. Lessee shall contract with a qualified and licensed HVAC contractor who will inspect and maintain the HVAC on a routine basis. Lessee will provide Lessor copies of the HVAC service contract and routine inspection
reports upon demand. If Lessee fails, at any time during the Term, to execute and maintain a service contract for the HVAC equipment in compliance with this
Section
3.3(a)
, Lessor may contract with a service company of its own choosing and bill Lessee for the cost of the same, plus an administration fee of ten percent (10%) on all HVAC expenses billed to Lessee. Any major repairs
and/or replacement of any HVAC components will be Lessor’s obligation unless such repair or replacement be necessitated as a result of the negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee, its affiliates or its or their invitees.
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(b)
|
Alarm
System
. During the Term, Lessee shall contract with a reputable alarm monitoring company to provide alarm monitoring services at the Premises and provide evidence of such contract to Lessor upon demand. If Lessee fails,
at any time during the Term, to execute and maintain a service contract for the alarm monitoring services in compliance with this
Section 3.3(b)
,
Lessor may contract with a service company of its own choosing and bill Lessee for the cost of the same, plus an administration fee of ten percent (10%) on all alarm service monitoring expenses billed to Lessee.
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(c)
|
Damages
Caused by Lessee
.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, any damage to the Premises caused by Lessee, its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, representatives, guests or
invitees, shall be promptly repaired or replaced to its former condition by Lessee, at Lessee’s own expense and as required by Lessor in its sole discretion.
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(d)
|
Lessee’s
Negative Covenants
.
Lessee shall not injure, deface, permit waste nor otherwise harm any part of the Premises, permit any nuisance at the Premises or permit the emission of any objectionable noise or odor from
the Premises.
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(a)
|
Notice
.
Lessee shall give notice to Lessor at least seven (7) days in advance of any production, generation, handling, storage, treatment, transportation, disposal, release or removal of any Hazardous Substance from, on or within the Premises,
and of any arrangement for transport, disposal, storage or treatment of any Hazardous Substance from, on or within the Premises. As used herein, the term “
Hazardous Substance
” shall mean any and all pollutants, contaminants, toxic or hazardous wastes or any other substances the use and/or removal of which is restricted, prohibited, regulated or penalized
under or pursuant to any applicable environmental, health, safety or similar law, ordinance, order, rule or regulation now or at any time and from time to time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee may use and store on the Premises
de minimis amounts
of substances commonly used in the ordinary course of Lessee’s business, provided that such use shall be in full
compliance with all applicable laws.
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(b)
|
Lessee’s
Covenants
. Lessee covenants, warrants and represents that it will not use or employ all or any portion of the Premises to handle, transport, store, treat or dispose of any Hazardous Substance, whether or not it was
generated or produced from, on or within the Premises; and Lessee further covenants, warrants and represents that any activity on or relating to the Premises shall be conducted in full compliance with all applicable laws.
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(c)
|
Discharge
.
Lessee shall notify Lessor in writing within two (2) business days of (i) any spill, release, discharge or disposal of any Hazardous Substance in, on or under the Premises or any portion thereof, (ii) any matters where Lessee is required
by law to give notice to any governmental or regulatory authority respecting any release of Hazardous Substances at or relating to the Premises, and (iii) any noncompliance by Lessee of any applicable environmental laws or breach by
Lessee of the requirements set forth in this
Section 6.2
.
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(d)
|
Investigation
.
Lessee shall promptly provide all information and sign all documents reasonably requested by Lessor with respect to compliance with this
Section 6.2
.
Further, Lessor and its representatives shall have reasonable access to the Premises, from time to time, to conduct an environmental assessment, investigation and/or sampling of the Premises. Upon Lessor’s reasonable suspicion that
Hazardous Substances have been spilled, released, discharged or disposed of on the Premises, Lessor shall have the right, during the Term and upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease, to require that Lessee hire, and in
such event Lessee shall, at Lessee’s own expense, hire an environmental consultant satisfactory to Lessor to undertake sampling at the Premises sufficient to determine whether Hazardous Substances have been spilled, released, discharged
or disposed of on the Premises during the Term.
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(e)
|
Lessor’s
Right to Perform Lessee’s Obligations
. In the event, pursuant to this Lease, Lessee is required to undertake any sampling, assessment, investigation or remediation with respect to the Premises, then, at Lessor’s reasonable
discretion, Lessor shall have the right (but without any obligation to do so), upon notice to Lessee, from time to time, to perform such activities at Lessee’s expense, and all reasonable sums incurred by Lessor shall be paid by Lessee,
upon demand.
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(f)
|
Indemnity
.
If the covenants, warranties and representations contained in this
Section 6.2
are false or breached, Lessee agrees to defend, indemnify, protect
and hold harmless Lessor against any and all Claims (hereinafter defined), that Lessor may be liable for, suffer, incur, or pay by reason of the false or breached covenants, warranties and representations. LESSEE ALSO AGREES TO DEFEND,
INDEMNIFY, PROTECT AND HOLD HARMLESS LESSOR AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS WHICH LESSOR MAY HEREAFTER BE LIABLE FOR, SUFFER, INCUR OR PAY ARISING UNDER ANY APPLICABLE LAW AND RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF ANY ACT, ACTIVITY, OR VIOLATION OF
ANY APPLICABLE LAWS ON THE PART OF LESSEE, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR ASSIGNS, AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS WHICH LESSOR MAY HEREAFTER BE LIABLE FOR, SUFFER, INCUR OR PAY RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF ANY HANDLING, STORAGE, TREATMENT,
TRANSPORTATION, DISPOSAL, RELEASE OR THREAT OF RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES FROM, ON OR WITHIN THE PREMISES. The liability of Lessee pursuant to this
Section 6.2
shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
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(g)
|
Event of
Default
. Any violation or breach of this
Section 6.2
shall be considered an Event of Default.
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(h)
|
Claims
.
For purposes of this
Section 6.2
, the term “
Claims
”
shall include and mean all actions, causes of action, whether common law or statutory, remedies, demands, out-of-pocket costs, liabilities, charges, suits, judgments, expense, damage, personal injuries, property damage, incidental or
consequential damages, clean-up costs, civil penalties, attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, abatement costs, abatement and corrective injunctive relief, injunctive relief requiring removal and/or remedial action, all costs of removal or
remedial action, and damages to natural resources.
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(i)
|
Survival
.
This
Section 6.2
shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Without limiting any other remedy available to Lessor under
this Lease or by Requirements, Lessee’s failure to abide by the terms of this
Section 6.2
shall be restrainable or enforceable, as the case may
be, by injunction.
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(a)
|
Rent
.
If any Base Rent, Additional Rent or other monetary sum due hereunder remains unpaid for ten (10) days after written notice thereof to Lessee;
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(b)
|
Insolvency
.
If Lessee becomes insolvent, performs any act of insolvency, is not generally paying its debts as the same become due or files a petition or has a petition filed against it, under any federal bankruptcy code or law, as amended;
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(c)
|
Use of
Premises
. The Premises shall be used for purposes (i) other than those listed in
Section 3.1
hereof or (ii) other than those
approved in accordance with
Section 3.1
hereof;
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(d)
|
Lien
.
Lessor shall do or permit to be done anything that creates a lien on the Premises in violation of the terms of
Section 4.5
hereof;
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(e)
|
Environmental
Compliance
. Lessee shall violate the terms, conditions and provisions of
Section 6.2
hereof;
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(f)
|
Assignment
.
Lessee shall assign or sublet the Premises without consent of Lessor pursuant to
Section 9.1
hereof;
|
(g)
|
Abandonment
.
If Lessee vacates or abandons the Premises pursuant to
Section 10.2
;
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(h)
|
Failure to
Perform
. If Lessee fails to perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions or obligations of this Lease; or
|
(i)
|
Other
Agreement
. If there is a breach or default under any other agreement between Lessor and Lessee.
|
(a)
|
Termination
.
To terminate this Lease and take possession of the Premises;
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(b)
|
Operate
Lessee’s Business
. To reenter (which reentry shall not operate to terminate this Lease unless Lessor expressly so elects) and take possession of the Premises or any part thereof, any or all personal property or fixtures
of Lessee upon the Premises and all franchises, licenses, permits and other rights or privileges of Lessee pertaining to the use and operation of the Premises and to conduct business thereon in the name of Lessor or of Lessee, but for the
sole profit and benefit of Lessor and without compensation to Lessee;
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(c)
|
Seize
Property; Lien
. To seize all personal property, equipment, furniture or fixtures upon the Premises which Lessee owns or in which it has an interest, against which property Lessor shall have a Lessor’s lien and continuing
security interest, which are hereby granted by Lessee, and to dispose of such property in accordance with laws prevailing at the time and place of such seizure or remove all or any portion of such property and cause the same to be stored
in a public warehouse or elsewhere at the cost of Lessee;
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(d)
|
Relet the
Premises
. To relet the Premises or any part thereof for such term or terms (including a term which extends beyond the original term of this Lease), at such rentals and upon such other terms as Lessor, in its sole
discretion, may determine, with all proceeds of such reletting being applied to the rentals and other sums due from Lessee in such order as Lessor may, in its sole discretion, determine, with Lessee remaining liable for any deficiency;
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(e)
|
Remaining
Rent
. To declare all Base Rent, Additional Rent and charges due hereunder to be immediately due and payable and thereupon all such amounts due to the end of the Term shall thereupon be accelerated. In the event that any
charges due hereunder cannot be exactly determined as of the date of acceleration, the amount of such charges shall be determined by Lessor in a reasonable manner based on historical increases in such charges; or
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(f)
|
Attorney’s
Fees
. To recover from Lessee all expenses, but not limited to including attorney’s fees, reasonably paid or incurred by Lessor as a result of such breach or default.
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DAVID CHYMIAK LLC |
ADDVANTAGE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP OF MISSOURI, INC.
,
|
“Buyer”
|
“Seller”
|
David Chymiak LLC
an Oklahoma limited liability company
By _________________________________
Printed Name: ____________________
Title: ___________________
|
ADDvantage
Technologies Group of Missouri, Inc.
a Missouri corporation
By
____________________________________
Printed Name:
_______________________
Title:
_____________________
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2.1
|
A portion of the Purchase Price equal to Five Hundred Eighty Thousand and No/100ths Dollars
($580,000.00) shall be paid in cash at Closing; and
|
2.2
|
The balance of the Purchase Price equal to One Hundred Forty Five Thousand and No/100ths
Dollars ($145,000.00) shall be paid in a lump sum, along with interest at the rate of 6.25%, on the date which is
the earlier of (i)
six (6) months
after the Closing Date
or (ii) the closing of the transaction contemplated by that certain Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of December 26, 2018 (as may be
amended from time to time) between ADDVantage Technologies Group, Inc. (as seller therein) and Leveling 8 Inc. (as buyer therein),
pursuant to the terms of the promissory note described in
Section 13.1(d)
which promissory note shall be guaranteed by both (a) David Chymiak and (b) the David E. Chymiak Trust pursuant to the terms of the guaranty described in
Section 13.1(e)
.
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3.1
|
Title Commitment
. Seller shall make arrangements with Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, 1200 Liberty Ridge Drive, Suite 100, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 (the “
Closing Agent
” or the “
Title Company
”) to furnish Buyer, within ten (10) days
after the Effective Date, with commitment for the issuance of an ALTA extended coverage owner’s policy of title insurance on the Property, issued by a title insurance company selected by, or acceptable to, Buyer in the amount of the
Purchase Price, and describing the state of title to such Property with copies of instruments referenced in any requirements or exceptions to title.
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3.2
|
UCC Searches
. Seller shall, within ten (10) days after the Effective Date, obtain and deliver to Buyer Uniform Commercial Code Search Certificates naming Seller, as Debtor, from the Pennsylvania Department of State (the “
UCC Certificate
”).
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3.3
|
Title Examination
. Buyer shall have a period of ten (10) days from date on which it has received the Title Commitment and the UCC Certificate (collectively, referred to as the “
Title Evidence
”) in which to have such Title Evidence examined and to furnish Seller written notice of any objections to the requirements or title exceptions set forth in the
Title Commitment (“
Buyer’s Title Objections Notice
”).
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(a)
|
If Buyer fails to provide its required Title Objections Notice with respect to any title
exception within the time allowed, then Buyer shall be deemed to have waived objection to such title exception. Seller, upon receipt of Buyer’s Title Objection Notice, shall have ten (10) days, or such additional time as may be agreed to
in writing by Seller and Buyer, in which to attempt to cure and satisfy all unwaived objections and deliver written notice to Buyer (“
Seller’s
Title Objections Response
”) of Seller’s election either (i) to take such action as shall be required to cause the Title Company to remove Buyer’s objectionable items prior to the Closing or (ii) to refrain from removing one or
more of such Buyer objectionable items. Seller’s failure to deliver Seller’s Title Objections Response within the time allowed shall constitute an election by Seller not to cure Buyer’s objectionable items.
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(b)
|
If Seller notifies Buyer that it elects to do anything other than unconditionally cure all
of Buyer’s title objections, then, Buyer shall have the right either (i) to agree to accept the Property subject to any of Buyer’s objectionable items that will not be cured by Seller or (ii) to terminate this Agreement.
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4.1
|
Inspections
. Buyer shall have twenty (20) days from the Effective Date (the “
Inspection Period
”) to have such
inspections, non-invasive assessments, tests and investigations performed by licensed professionals as Buyer shall deem necessary concerning the history and condition of the Property, including but not limited to (i) the flood, storm
water run-off, storm sewer back-up and/or water risk attendant to the Property; (ii) the presence of environmental and health hazards including but not limited to mold, radon gas, asbestos, PCBs, hydrocarbons, lead-based paint, and
chemicals; (iii) the soundness of foundation, structural components, and roof; (iv) the proper functioning of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, fixtures and equipment including sewer and water supply, heating and cooling,
electrical systems and wiring, built-in appliances, sprinkler systems, and security systems; and (v) the presence of, or evidence of damage by, termites or any other wood destroying organisms. In addition, Buyer may have the Property
inspected during the Inspection Period for the purpose of obtaining hazard insurance acceptable to Buyer and may inspect the physical and legal characteristics of the Property, including all applicable zoning and building restrictions, to
determine that the Property is suitable and available for Buyer’s intended use thereof.
|
(a)
|
Buyer shall use all due and reasonable care in conducting in inspections, assessments,
investigations and tests of or on the Property.
|
(b)
|
Buyer shall not permit any mechanic’s or other liens to arise against any of the Property
by reason of such inspections, assessments, investigations and/or tests.
|
(c)
|
Buyer shall (i) indemnify Seller from any and all claims for damage to the Property, or
persons or personal property thereon, by reason of any such inspections, assessments, tests and investigations conducted thereon by or for Buyer, and (ii) promptly pay any and all claims, liabilities, losses, expenses (including, without
limitation, reasonable attorney fees), damages, including, without limitation, claims for injury to person or property, arising out of or relating to any such inspections, assessments, tests and/or investigations, or by reason of the acts
or omissions of Buyer, its agents or employees in connection therewith.
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4.2
|
Documents to be Provided by Seller
. Within five (5) days after the Effective Date, Seller shall provide Buyer with copies of the following documents for Buyer’s review, to the extent Seller is aware of such documents and
they are in Seller’s possession or subject to its control:
|
(a)
|
any existing written lease or sublease agreements with respect to the Property, or any
portion thereof;
|
(b)
|
all subsisting service contracts with vendors and service providers relating in any respect
to the Property;
|
(c)
|
a
ny surveys of
the Property previously obtained by Seller;
|
(d)
|
any t
itle
opinions, title insurance policies and title commitments for the benefit of Seller with respect to the Property; and
|
(e)
|
all existing inspection and/or property condition reports in Seller’s possession relative
to the Property, including, without limitation, prior environmental assessments, soil analyses, structural evaluations and engineering studies.
|
4.3
|
Rescission
. If Buyer has any objection to the condition of the Property or its suitability for Buyer’s intended use based upon facts revealed in inspections obtained and due diligence conducted pursuant to
Section 4.1
hereof, or if Buyer has any objection to the circumstances and conditions revealed by its review of the items provided pursuant to
Section 4.2
hereof, Buyer shall have the right to rescind, cancel and terminate this Agreement by delivering to Seller not later than twenty-four (24)
hours after the expiration of the Inspection Period: (i) written notice of any matters revealed by such inspections, assessments or analyses that render the Property unsatisfactory to Buyer or unsuitable in its then current condition for
Buyer’s intended use, and (ii) a copy of any and all written inspection reports, site assessments, analyses and other information obtained by Buyer concerning the Property pursuant to Buyer’s rights of inspection under
Section 4.1
hereof; whereupon, this Agreement shall be null and void.
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4.4
|
Waiver
. If Buyer fails to exercise its rights of inspection and review under
Sections 4.1
or
4.2
or if, having exercised such rights, Buyer fails to deliver to Seller timely
|
|
written notice of rescission pursuant to
Section 4.3
hereof, Buyer shall be deemed to have accepted the Property in the condition existing at the close of the Inspection Period, and Buyer shall proceed to Closing or be subject
to the breach and failure to close provisions of
Section 14.1
hereof.
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7.1
|
Seller’s Charges
. Seller shall pay in full: (i) all special assessments existing against the Property on the Closing Date, whether or not payable in installments; (ii) all taxes which are a lien on the Property up the
Closing Date, other than general ad valorem taxes for the current calendar year; and (iii) the cost of any item of workmanship or material furnished on or prior to the Closing Date which is, or may become, a lien on the Property.
|
7.2
|
Pro-rations
. All pro-rations hereinafter provided to be made as of the Closing shall each be made as of the end of the day before the Closing Date. In each such pro-ration set forth below, the portion thereof applicable
to periods beginning as of Closing shall be credited or charged to Buyer and the portion thereof applicable to periods ending as of Closing shall be credited or charged to the applicable Seller.
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(a)
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General ad valorem taxes for the current calendar year shall be pro-rated between the
applicable Seller and Buyer; provided, that if the amount of such taxes has not been fixed, such pro-rationing shall be based upon the rate of levy for the previous calendar year and the most current assessed value at time of Closing.
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(b)
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All rents and other sums due with respect to the Property earned and attributable to the
period prior to the Closing Date shall be paid to Seller to the extent that the funds have been collected on or before the Closing Date. Rents and other sums due with respect to any Property earned and attributable to the period on and
subsequent to the Closing Date shall be paid to Buyer.
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8.1
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Authority
. Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has full corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this
Agreement. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Seller have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part Seller, its board of directors and shareholders, if necessary, and all required
consents and approvals have been duly obtained. This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms. There is no agreement to which Seller is a party or that is binding
on Seller which is in conflict with this Agreement or would be breached by its execution, delivery or performance.
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8.2
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Notices
. To Seller’s knowledge (after reasonable inquiry), Seller has received no written notice (a) from any insurance broker, agent, carrier or underwriter that an uninsurable condition exists in, on or about the
Property, nor (b) from any regulatory, governmental or administrative agency (i) indicating that the Property is not in compliance with all applicable building, earthquake, zoning, land use, environmental, health, fire, safety, access and
accommodations for the physically handicapped, subdivision, energy and resource conservation and similar laws, statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances and all covenants, conditions and restrictions applicable to such Property; (ii)
alleging that the Property is any violation of any law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, covenant, condition or restriction; or (iii) regarding any condemnation proceedings or proceedings to widen or realign any street adjacent to
the Property or otherwise affecting any of them.
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8.3
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Environmental Matters
. To Seller’s knowledge, other than Hazardous Substances customarily used in the ordinary course of Seller’s business, which includes the proper use and disposal thereof in due course, no Hazardous
Substances (hereinafter defined) have been incorporated, used, generated, manufactured, stored or disposed of in, on, under or about the Property or transferred thereto or therefrom, and there are no claims, litigation, administrative or
other proceedings, whether actual or threatened, or judgments or orders, relating to the use, generation, manufacture, storage or disposal of any Hazardous Substances in, on, under or about the Property. As used herein, “
Hazardous Substances
” means shall mean any substance or material that is described as a toxic or hazardous substance, waste or material or
a pollutant or contaminant in any Environmental Laws. The term “
Environmental Laws
” shall mean any and all federal, state and local
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations no win force, as amended from time to time, in any way relating to or regulating human health or safety or industrial hygiene or environmental conditions, or protection of the environment, or
pollution or contamination of the air, soil, surface water or groundwater.
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8.4
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No Litigation
. To Seller’s knowledge, there is no action, suit, claim, assessment or proceeding pending or threatened against or involving Seller or relating to the Property. Seller shall advise Buyer promptly of the
receipt by Seller of any written notice of any filed or threatened litigation, arbitration, mediation, condemnation, or administrative proceeding before any officer, court, board, governmental body or agency which could materially affect
the right of Buyer to own, occupy, operate or lease the Property.
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8.5
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Insurance
. Seller has in force, and will continue to maintain in force until completion of the Closing, property insurance upon the Property, and commercial general liability insurance with respect to damage or injury to
persons or property occurring on the
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Property in at least such amounts and with the same deductibles as are maintained by
Seller on the Effective Date.
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8.6
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Buyer Notification
. Seller shall immediately notify Buyer of any material changes concerning the Property, the representations and warranties contained in this
Section 8
, or in any other material information furnished to Buyer concerning the Property.
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9.1
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Authority
. Buyer is a limited liability company duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Oklahoma and has full company power and authority to enter into and perform this
Agreement. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Buyer have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part Buyer, its members and managers, if necessary, and all required consents and
approvals have been duly obtained.
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9.2
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Binding Agreement; No Conflict
. This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms. There is no agreement to which Buyer is a party or that is binding
on Buyer which is in conflict with this Agreement or would be breached by its execution, delivery or performance.
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9.3
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Seller Notification
. Buyer shall immediately notify Seller of any material changes concerning the representations and warranties contained in this
Section 9
.
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10.1
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Buyer’s Conditions
. Buyer’s obligation to proceed to Closing and consummate the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Buyer of the following conditions:
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(a)
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Buyer shall have obtained a binding and irrevocable commitment, from one or more lenders
(the “
Lenders
”) to provide financing the portion of the Purchase Price described in
Section 2.1
which commitment shall not include or impose any terms or conditions which are unacceptable to Buyer;
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(b)
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All representations and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement shall be true and
correct in all material respects as of the Effective Date and on the Closing Date;
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(c)
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Seller shall have duly performed all covenants, acts and agreements to be performed or
complied with by it hereunder on or prior to the Closing Date;
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(d)
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The Title Company shall have irrevocably committed to Buyer in writing to issue an ALTA
extended owner’s policy of title insurance, in form and content acceptable to Buyer, insuring Buyer’s fee simple title to the Property in an amount equal to the Purchase Price, and subject only to those title exceptions accepted or waived
by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement and payment, at Closing, of the premium for such policy;
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(e)
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There shall be no pending or threatened action, suit, arbitration, mediation, claim,
attachment, proceeding, assignment for the benefit of creditors, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization or other proceeding against Seller that would materially and adversely affect Seller’s ability to perform its obligations under this
Agreement; and
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(f)
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There shall have been no material adverse change in the condition of the Property
subsequent to close of the Inspection Period.
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10.2
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Seller’s Conditions
. Seller’s obligation to proceed to Closing and consummate the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to satisfaction, or waiver by Seller, of the following conditions:
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(a)
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All representations and warranties of the Buyer set forth in this Agreement shall be true
and correct in all material respects as of the Effective Date and on the Closing Date;
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(b)
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Seller shall have duly performed all covenants, acts and agreements to be performed or
complied with by it hereunder on or prior to the Closing Date; and
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(c)
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There shall be no pending or threatened action, suit, arbitration, mediation, claim,
attachment, proceeding, assignment for the benefit of creditors, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization or other proceeding against the Buyer that would materially and adversely affect Buyer’s ability to perform its obligations under this
Agreement.
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12.1
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Seller’s Costs
. Seller shall pay the following items at or before Closing:
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(b)
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The cost of any title curative action undertaken by Seller and recording fees, if any,
associated therewith;
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(c)
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The cost of preparation of the Deed conveying title to the Property to Buyer and of all
associated documentary tax stamps;
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(d)
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Seller’s charges specified in
Section 7.1
hereof and Seller’s share of any pro-rations specified in
Section 7.2
;
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(e)
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One-half (1/2) of any escrow and closing fees of the Closing Agent; and
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(f)
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All fees and expenses of Seller’s attorneys.
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12.2
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Buyer’s Costs
. Buyer shall pay the following items at Closing:
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(a)
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The cost of all inspections, document examination and due diligence conducted by Buyer with
respect to the Property;
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(b)
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The premium due for any owner’s or mortgagee’s policy of title insurance to be purchased by
Buyer;
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(c)
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Recording fees associated with recordation of the Deed;
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(d)
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Buyer’s share of any pro-rations specified in
Section 7.2
;
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(e)
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One-half (1/2) of any escrow and closing fees of the Closing Agent; and
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(f)
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All fees and expenses of Buyer’s attorney.
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13.1
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Buyer’s Deliveries
. At Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller, in form and content satisfactory to Seller, the following items:
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(a)
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The portion of the Purchase Price described in
Section 2.1
;
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(b)
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A lease of the Property from Buyer (as lessor) to Seller (as lessee) in the form set forth
on
Exhibit “B”
(the “
Lease
”) executed by
Buyer;
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(c)
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A letter or other agreement from Buyer and from Buyer’s lender agreeing to terminate the
guarantee of the Lease by Seller or any of Seller’s affiliates upon Buyer’s (or its affiliate’s) acquisition of the equity of Seller or any of Seller’s affiliates;
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(d)
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A promissory note from Buyer to Seller in the form set forth on
Exhibit “C”
(the “
Note
”) executed by Buyer regarding the payment
of the portion of the Purchase Price described in
Section 2.2
;
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(e)
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A guaranty of the Note from David Chymiak and from the David E.Chymiak Trust in the form
set forth on
Exhibit “D”
executed by such guarantors; and
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(f)
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Such other instruments and documents as Seller or the Closing Agent shall deem necessary to
validly consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
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13.2
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Seller’s Deliveries
. At Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer, in form and content acceptable to Buyer, the following items:
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(a)
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The Deed conveying fee simple title to the Property to Buyer or its designee;
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(b)
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The Lease executed by Seller;
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(c)
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An assignment of any lease and other assignable contract, if such assignment is agreed to
by Buyer, affecting the Property, as of the Closing Date;
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(d)
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A “Bills Paid/No Liens Affidavit” executed by Seller and acceptable to Buyer and the
Closing Agent, if any, verifying that there are no unpaid bills for labor performed, materials supplied or services rendered for or upon the Property, at Seller’s behest, prior to Closing which could give rise to a materialman’s or
mechanic’s lien on the Property;
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(e)
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A Non-Foreign Person Affidavit from Seller stating, under penalty of perjury, that Seller
is not a “foreign person” as that term is defined in Section 1445 of the U. S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
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(f)
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All keys to the buildings located on the Property; and
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(g)
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Such other instruments and documents as Buyer or the Closing Agent may reasonably deem
necessary to validly consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
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14.1
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Buyer’s Default
. If, after all of Buyer’s conditions to closing have been either satisfied, or waived by Buyer, and, then, within five (5) days after the Closing Date (subject to extensions set forth herein), Buyer fails
to make any payment due or to perform any of Buyer’s other obligations under this Agreement, then, Seller may, at its option, (a) cancel and terminate this Agreement or (b) pursue any other legal or equitable remedy for the breach of this
Agreement by Buyer.
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14.2
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Seller’s Default
. If, Seller’s conditions to closing having been either satisfied, or waived by Seller, Buyer performs all of Buyer’s obligations hereunder and Seller breaches
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this Agreement, or fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder, Buyer shall be
entitled (a) to cancel and terminate this Agreement or (b) to pursue any other available legal or equitable remedy for such breach of this Agreement by Seller.
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14.3
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Attorney Fees/Litigation Expenses
. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in connection with this Agreement between the parties, the prevailing party in such litigation or controversy shall be
entitled to recover from the other party or parties all reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses and suit costs, including those associated with any appellate or post-judgment collection proceeding.
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(a)
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Definition
of Additional Rent
. “
Additional Rent
” shall mean all costs and expenses to be paid by Lessee as additional rent under
this Lease as further set forth and described in
Sections 2.2
,
5.5
and
11.3
.
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(b)
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Additional
Rent Based on Real Estate Taxes
.
As Additional Rent, Lessee
shall pay Lessor the annual real estate taxes and assessments assessed and levied against the Premises, on the first (1st) day of each month, in advance, in a sum equal to one-twelfth (1/12
th
) of the annual real estate taxes and assessments due and payable for the then calendar year. If at a time a payment is required the amount of the real estate taxes and assessments
for the then calendar year shall not be known, Lessee shall pay Lessor, as Additional Rent, one-twelfth (1/12
th
) of the real estate taxes and
assessments for the preceding calendar year and upon ascertaining the real estate taxes and assessments for the current calendar year, Lessee shall pay Lessor any difference upon demand, or if Lessee shall be entitled to a credit,
Lessor shall credit the excess against the next monthly installment(s) of Additional Rent due, or if at the end of the Term, then paid in full to Lessee. Additional Rent based upon real estate taxes and assessments payable for the first
and last years’ of the Term shall be adjusted and prorated, so that Lessor shall be responsible for Lessor’s prorated share for the period prior to and subsequent to the Term, and Lessee shall pay Lessor its prorated share for the Term.
Provided this Lease is not previously cancelled or terminated, and there shall be no Event of Default, or an event that with the giving of notice or the lapse of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default, then Lessee shall
have the right to contest the amount or validity of any real estate tax or assessment assessed and levied against the Premises, or to seek a reduction in the valuation of the buildings on the Premises assessed for real estate tax
purposes, by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted in good faith (the “
Tax Appeal
”), but only after payment of such taxes and assessments. Except as set forth below, Lessor stall not be required to join in any Tax Appeal. If required by law, Lessor shall, upon written
request of Lessee, join in the Tax Appeal or permit the Tax Appeal to be brought in Lessor’s name, and Lessor shall reasonably cooperate with Lessee, at the cost and expense of Lessee. Lessee shall pay any increase that may result in
real estate taxes or assessments as a consequence of the Tax Appeal, which payment obligations shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
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(c)
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Additional
Rent Based Upon Assessments for Public Improvements
.
As
Additional Rent, upon demand, Lessee shall pay Lessor all assessments for public improvements assessed and levied against the Premises. If any assessment for public improvements shall be payable in installments, Lessor shall pay such
assessment in the maximum number of installments permitted by law, and Lessee’s obligation to pay Additional Rent shall be limited to each installment thereof due and payable during the Term.
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(d)
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Additional
Rent Based Upon Other Sums
.
Lessee shall pay Lessor, as
Additional Rent, all other sums of money on Lessee’s part to be paid pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Lease.
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(e)
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Additional
Rent Based Upon Reimbursement to Lessor
.
If Lessee shall fail
after applicable notice and cure periods to comply with or to perform
any
of the terms or conditions of this Lease, Lessor may (but with no obligation to do so) carry out and perform such terms or conditions, at the expense of Lessee, which expense shall be payable by Lessee, as Additional Rent,
within ten (10) days after receipt of written demand of Lessor for reimbursement of such expenses, together with interest at the prime rate of eighteen percent (18%)
per annum
, which interest shall accrue from the date of Lessor’s demand.
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(f)
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Additional
Rent Based Upon Late Payment
. In the event Lessee defaults for more than five (5) days in the payment of monthly installments of Base Rent, any Additional Rent or any of the sums required of Lessee under this Lease, or if
Lessee fails to reimburse Lessor for any expenses incurred by Lessor pursuant to this Lease, together with interest, then after ten (10) days written notice to cure, Lessee shall pay Lessor, as Additional Rent, a late charge of five
percent (5%) of the rent or expense.
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(g)
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Additional
Rent Based Upon Lessor’s Legal Expenses in Enforcing Lease
.
As
Additional Rent, Lessee shall pay Lessor, all reasonable attorneys’ fees that may be incurred by Lessor in enforcing Lessee’s obligations under this Lease; provided, however, that in the event Lessor commences a suit against Lessee to
enforce Lessee’s obligations under this Lease, and such suit is tried to conclusion and judgment is entered in favor of Lessee, then in that event Lessee shall not be under any obligation to pay Lessor’s attorneys’ fees that Lessor may
have incurred.
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(h)
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Taxes of
Lessee’s Personal Property
. Lessee shall be liable for and shall pay not less than ten (10) days before delinquency, all taxes assessed against
and levied upon Lessee’s property. If any of Lessee’s property is taxed or assessed in connection with the Premises, Lessor may pay the taxing authority all amounts billed to Lessor as a result thereof and Lessor may, but shall have no
obligation to, determine the validity of any such assessment or otherwise object thereto. Lessee shall pay all such amounts to Lessor as Additional Rent
within ten (10) days after receipt of written demand of Lessor for reimbursement of such expenses, together with interest at the prime rate of eighteen percent (18%)
per annum
, which interest shall accrue from the date of Lessor’s demand.
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(i)
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Additional
Rent Based Upon Taxes Based on Rent
.
If at any time during the
Term, a tax or charge shall be imposed by the State of Missouri or the county or municipality in which the Premises is located, pursuant to any future law, which tax or charge shall be based upon the rent due or paid by Lessee to
Lessor, then Lessee shall pay Lessor, as Additional Rent, such tax or charge. The foregoing shall not require payment by Lessee of any income taxes assessed against Lessor or of any capital levy, franchise, estate, succession,
inheritance or transfer tax due from Lessor.
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(a)
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HVAC
.
Maintenance of the heating and air conditioning (“
HVAC
”) equipment servicing the Premises shall be Lessee’s sole responsibility
throughout the Term. Lessee shall contract with a qualified and licensed HVAC contractor who will inspect and maintain the HVAC on a routine basis. Lessee will provide Lessor copies of the HVAC service contract and routine inspection
reports upon demand. If Lessee fails, at any time during the Term, to execute and maintain a service contract for the HVAC equipment in compliance with this
Section
3.3(a)
, Lessor may contract with a service company of its own choosing and bill Lessee for the cost of the same, plus an administration fee of ten percent (10%) on all HVAC expenses billed to Lessee. Any major repairs
and/or replacement of any HVAC components will be Lessor’s obligation unless such repair or replacement be necessitated as a result of the negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee, its affiliates or its or their invitees.
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(b)
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Alarm
System
. During the Term, Lessee shall contract with a reputable alarm monitoring company to provide alarm monitoring services at the Premises and provide evidence of such contract to Lessor upon demand. If Lessee fails,
at any time during the Term, to execute and maintain a service contract for the alarm monitoring services in compliance with this
Section 3.3(b)
,
Lessor may contract with a service company of its own choosing and bill Lessee for the cost of the same, plus an administration fee of ten percent (10%) on all alarm service monitoring expenses billed to Lessee.
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(c)
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Damages
Caused by Lessee
.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, any damage to the Premises caused by Lessee, its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, representatives, guests or
invitees, shall be promptly repaired or replaced to its former condition by Lessee, at Lessee’s own expense and as required by Lessor in its sole discretion.
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(d)
|
Lessee’s
Negative Covenants
.
Lessee shall not injure, deface, permit waste nor otherwise harm any part of the Premises, permit any nuisance at the Premises or permit the emission of any objectionable noise or odor from
the Premises.
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(a)
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Notice
.
Lessee shall give notice to Lessor at least seven (7) days in advance of any production, generation, handling, storage, treatment, transportation, disposal, release or removal of any Hazardous Substance from, on or within the Premises,
and of any arrangement for transport, disposal, storage or treatment of any Hazardous Substance from, on or within the Premises. As used herein, the term “
Hazardous Substance
” shall mean any and all pollutants, contaminants, toxic or hazardous wastes or any other substances the use and/or removal of which is restricted, prohibited, regulated or penalized
under or pursuant to any applicable environmental, health, safety or similar law, ordinance, order, rule or regulation now or at any time and from time to time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee may use and store on the Premises
de minimis amounts
of substances commonly used in the ordinary course of Lessee’s business, provided that such use shall be in full
compliance with all applicable laws.
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(b)
|
Lessee’s
Covenants
. Lessee covenants, warrants and represents that it will not use or employ all or any portion of the Premises to handle, transport, store, treat or dispose of any Hazardous Substance, whether or not it was
generated or produced from, on or within the Premises; and Lessee further covenants, warrants and represents that any activity on or relating to the Premises shall be conducted in full compliance with all applicable laws.
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(c)
|
Discharge
.
Lessee shall notify Lessor in writing within two (2) business days of (i) any spill, release, discharge or disposal of any Hazardous Substance in, on or under the Premises or any portion thereof, (ii) any matters where Lessee is required
by law to give notice to any governmental or regulatory authority respecting any release of Hazardous Substances at or relating to the Premises, and (iii) any noncompliance by Lessee of any applicable environmental laws or breach by
Lessee of the requirements set forth in this
Section 6.2
.
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(d)
|
Investigation
.
Lessee shall promptly provide all information and sign all documents reasonably requested by Lessor with respect to compliance with this
Section 6.2
.
Further, Lessor and its representatives shall have reasonable access to the Premises, from time to time, to conduct an environmental assessment, investigation and/or sampling of the Premises. Upon Lessor’s reasonable suspicion that
Hazardous Substances have been spilled, released, discharged or disposed of on the Premises, Lessor shall have the right, during the Term and upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease, to require that Lessee hire, and in
such event Lessee shall, at Lessee’s own expense, hire an environmental consultant satisfactory to Lessor to undertake sampling at the Premises sufficient to determine whether Hazardous Substances have been spilled, released, discharged
or disposed of on the Premises during the Term.
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(e)
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Lessor’s
Right to Perform Lessee’s Obligations
. In the event, pursuant to this Lease, Lessee is required to undertake any sampling, assessment, investigation or remediation with respect to the Premises, then, at Lessor’s reasonable
discretion, Lessor shall have the right (but without any obligation to do so), upon notice to Lessee, from time to time, to perform such activities at Lessee’s expense, and all reasonable sums incurred by Lessor shall be paid by Lessee,
upon demand.
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(f)
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Indemnity
.
If the covenants, warranties and representations contained in this
Section 6.2
are false or breached, Lessee agrees to defend, indemnify, protect
and hold harmless Lessor against any and all Claims (hereinafter defined), that Lessor may be liable for, suffer, incur, or pay by reason of the false or breached covenants, warranties and representations. LESSEE ALSO AGREES TO DEFEND,
INDEMNIFY, PROTECT AND HOLD HARMLESS LESSOR AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS WHICH LESSOR MAY HEREAFTER BE LIABLE FOR, SUFFER, INCUR OR PAY ARISING UNDER ANY APPLICABLE LAW AND RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF ANY ACT, ACTIVITY, OR VIOLATION OF
ANY APPLICABLE LAWS ON THE PART OF LESSEE, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR ASSIGNS, AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS WHICH LESSOR MAY HEREAFTER BE LIABLE FOR, SUFFER, INCUR OR PAY RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF ANY HANDLING, STORAGE, TREATMENT,
TRANSPORTATION, DISPOSAL, RELEASE OR THREAT OF RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES FROM, ON OR WITHIN THE PREMISES. The liability of Lessee pursuant to this
Section 6.2
shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
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(g)
|
Event of
Default
. Any violation or breach of this
Section 6.2
shall be considered an Event of Default.
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(h)
|
Claims
.
For purposes of this
Section 6.2
, the term “
Claims
”
shall include and mean all actions, causes of action, whether common law or statutory, remedies, demands, out-of-pocket costs, liabilities, charges, suits, judgments, expense, damage, personal injuries, property damage, incidental or
consequential damages, clean-up costs, civil penalties, attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, abatement costs, abatement and corrective injunctive relief, injunctive relief requiring removal and/or remedial action, all costs of removal or
remedial action, and damages to natural resources.
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(i)
|
Survival
.
This
Section 6.2
shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Without limiting any other remedy available to Lessor under
this Lease or by Requirements, Lessee’s failure to abide by the terms of this
Section 6.2
shall be restrainable or enforceable, as the case may
be, by injunction.
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(a)
|
Rent
.
If any Base Rent, Additional Rent or other monetary sum due hereunder remains unpaid for ten (10) days after written notice thereof to Lessee;
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(b)
|
Insolvency
.
If Lessee becomes insolvent, performs any act of insolvency, is not generally paying its debts as the same become due or files a petition or has a petition filed against it, under any federal bankruptcy code or law, as amended;
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(c)
|
Use of
Premises
. The Premises shall be used for purposes (i) other than those listed in
Section 3.1
hereof or (ii) other than those
approved in accordance with
Section 3.1
hereof;
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(d)
|
Lien
.
Lessor shall do or permit to be done anything that creates a lien on the Premises in violation of the terms of
Section 4.5
hereof;
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(e)
|
Environmental
Compliance
. Lessee shall violate the terms, conditions and provisions of
Section 6.2
hereof;
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(f)
|
Assignment
.
Lessee shall assign or sublet the Premises without consent of Lessor pursuant to
Section 9.1
hereof;
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(g)
|
Abandonment
.
If Lessee vacates or abandons the Premises pursuant to
Section 10.2
;
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(h)
|
Failure to
Perform
. If Lessee fails to perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions or obligations of this Lease; or
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(i)
|
Other
Agreement
. If there is a breach or default under any other agreement between Lessor and Lessee.
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(a)
|
Termination
.
To terminate this Lease and take possession of the Premises;
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(b)
|
Operate
Lessee’s Business
. To reenter (which reentry shall not operate to terminate this Lease unless Lessor expressly so elects) and take possession of the Premises or any part thereof, any or all personal property or fixtures
of Lessee upon the Premises and all franchises, licenses, permits and other rights or privileges of Lessee pertaining to the use and operation of the Premises and to conduct business thereon in the name of Lessor or of Lessee, but for the
sole profit and benefit of Lessor and without compensation to Lessee;
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(c)
|
Seize
Property; Lien
. To seize all personal property, equipment, furniture or fixtures upon the Premises which Lessee owns or in which it has an interest, against which property Lessor shall have a Lessor’s lien and continuing
security interest, which are hereby granted by Lessee, and to dispose of such property in accordance with laws prevailing at the time and place of such seizure or remove all or any portion of such property and cause the same to be stored
in a public warehouse or elsewhere at the cost of Lessee;
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(d)
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Relet the
Premises
. To relet the Premises or any part thereof for such term or terms (including a term which extends beyond the original term of this Lease), at such rentals and upon such other terms as Lessor, in its sole
discretion, may determine, with all proceeds of such reletting being applied to the rentals and other sums due from Lessee in such order as Lessor may, in its sole discretion, determine, with Lessee remaining liable for any deficiency;
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(e)
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Remaining
Rent
. To declare all Base Rent, Additional Rent and charges due hereunder to be immediately due and payable and thereupon all such amounts due to the end of the Term shall thereupon be accelerated. In the event that any
charges due hereunder cannot be exactly determined as of the date of acceleration, the amount of such charges shall be determined by Lessor in a reasonable manner based on historical increases in such charges; or
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(f)
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Attorney’s
Fees
. To recover from Lessee all expenses, but not limited to including attorney’s fees, reasonably paid or incurred by Lessor as a result of such breach or default.
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For further information
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KCSA Strategic Communications
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Company Contact:
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Elizabeth Barker
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Scott Francis (918) 251-9121
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(212) 896-1203
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ebarker@kcsa.com
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