Attention: - : Purchase and Sale Transaction
Attention: - : Purchase and Sale Transaction
Attention: - : Purchase and Sale Transaction
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Inc.
Attention:
Dear :
Inc. (the Purchaser) would like to detail in this letter of intent (the LOI) our mutual understanding regarding
the terms and conditions of the proposed purchase by the Purchaser of all of the issued and outstanding securities of
the Corporation (collectively, the Purchased Shares), which we understand are held by and (collectively, the
"Vendors").
on the Closing Date (as defined below), the Purchaser will purchase all of the Purchased Shares from the
Vendors
UPON EXECUTION OF THIS LOI, THE PURCHASER SHALL DELIVER TO THE VENDORS'
COUNSEL IN TRUST A DEPOSIT EQUAL TO THE SUM OF CDN.$ TO BE CREDITED
(TOGETHER WITH ANY INTEREST THEREON) AGAINST THE CLOSING CASH PORTION
PAYABLE BY THE PURCHASER TO THE VENDORS ON COMPLETION OF THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREIN ON THE CLOSING DATE (THE "DEPOSIT");
THE DEPOSIT (TOGETHER WITH ANY INTEREST THEREON) SHALL NOT BE
REFUNDABLE TO THE PURCHASER EXCEPT IF THE PARTIES SHALL FAIL TO
COMPLETE THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREIN ON OR BEFORE , 200 UPON
ALL OF THE VENDORS' CONDITIONS, IF ANY, HAVING BEEN SATISFIED OR WAIVED
OR, IF UNSATISFIED, SUCH CONDITIONS WERE NEVERTHELESS REASONABLY
CAPABLE OF BEING SATISFIED BY THE VENDORS
2.
upon completion of the transactions contemplated in the Purchase Agreement on the Closing Date, the
Purchaser shall pay to the Vendors, or as they may direct, in the agreed upon allocation, the aggregate sum
of Cdn$ (subject to full credit for the Deposit) via certified cheque or bank draft (the "Closing Cash
Portion")
the Cdn$ balance of the Purchase Price will be payable by delivery by the Purchaser to the Vendors (or
either of them) on the Closing Date of a promissory note (the "Note") in such amount bearing interest at the
annual rate of % CALCULATED AND PAYABLE QUARTERLY, not in advance, and due to the
Vendors in () equal [annual] instalments of Cdn.$ on each of , and ; the Purchaser will have full
rights to pay all principal/accrued interest under the Note at any time without notice, bonus or penalty
Timetable
THE PURCHASER, THE VENDORS AND THEIR ADVISORS WILL USE THEIR
REASONABLE BEST EFFORTS TO PREPARE, NEGOTIATE AND SIGN A DEFINITIVE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT (THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT) REFLECTING THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS LOI ON OR BEFORE , 200 (THE INTERIM DATE) AND USE
THEIR REASONABLE BEST EFFORTS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED BY THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT, IN ANY
EVENT, NOT LATER THAN , 200 (THE CLOSING DATE), IN ALL CASES SUBJECT TO
EXTENSION TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO SATISFY ALL OF THE CONDITIONS TO
THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AS CONTEMPLATED HEREIN
Purchase Agreement
Ancillary Transactions
immediately following the completion of the purchase and sale of the Purchased Shares on the Closing
Date, the Purchaser will cause the Corporation to enter into an employment agreement with (the
Employment Agreement), on terms satisfactory to the Purchaser, the Corporation, and their respective
counsel, providing for, among other things, particulars relating to salary/compensation, termination
compensation and other usual matters
3.
THE PURCHASER AGREES TO REPAY, ON THE CLOSING DATE, ALL LOANS OF THE
CORPORATION OWING TO THE VENDORS
ON OR PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE, THE PARTIES AGREE TO ENTER INTO A NEW
COMMERCIAL LEASE PROVIDING FOR THE OCCUPANCY BY THE PURCHASER OF THE
PREMISES CURRENTLY USED BY CORPORATION AS OWNED BY REALTY HOLDINGS
INC.
during the period from and including the date hereof to and including the Closing Date, the Vendors will
act reasonably to cause the business and affairs of the Corporation to be carried on in the ordinary course
and agree not to effect any material changes in the business and affairs of the Corporation without the prior
consent of the Purchasers, acting reasonably
to assist with all required due diligence investigations, the Vendors will, following the execution of this
LOI, co-operate fully and permit and make available to the Purchaser and their advisors full access to all
agreements, contracts, minute books, books, records and other documents of the Corporation in order to
complete the transactions contemplated herein (all such documentation and any written information
provided by the Vendors are collectively referred to herein as the Confidential Information); all
Confidential Information shall be promptly returned to the Vendors by the Purchasers and its advisors, or
otherwise destroyed, if the Proposed Transaction is not completed for any reason
Confidentiality
THE PARTIES AND THEIR ADVISORS ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND ALL MATTERS RELATING TO THE
TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS LOI (AND ALL NEGOTIATIONS RELATING TO
SAME) SHALL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE BY ALL PARTIES AND SHALL NOT BE
DISCLOSED TO ANY OTHER PERSON (EXCEPT THEIR PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS WHO
REQUIRE SUCH INFORMATION) AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE
WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE OTHER PARTIES AND, IF THE
PROPOSED TRANSACTION IS NOT COMPLETED FOR ANY REASON, ALL CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION SHALL CONTINUE TO BE KEPT IN CONFIDENCE BY THE PURCHASER
AND ITS ADVISORS AND NOT DISCLOSED TO ANY OTHER PARTY WITHOUT THE PRIOR
CONSENT OF THE VENDORS, EXCEPT INFORMATION WHICH BECOMES PART OF THE
PUBLIC DOMAIN THROUGH NO ACT OF DEFAULT ON THE PART OF THE PURCHASER
AND INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED BY THE PURCHASER PURSUANT TO
ANY COURT ORDER OR OTHER LEGAL PROCESS; THE TERMS OF THE NON-
DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE VENDORS, THE CORPORATION AND THE
PURCHASER SHALL CONTINUE TO GOVERN THE PARTIES THERETO
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING
4.
Exclusivity
THE VENDORS WILL NOT AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, SOLICIT OR ACCEPT ANY OFFER FROM, OR ENTERTAIN OR UNDERTAKE
ANY DISCUSSIONS OR NEGOTIATIONS INVOLVING, ANY PERSONS OTHER THAN THE
PURCHASER RELATING TO (A) THE SALE OF ANY OF THE PURCHASED SHARES, (B)
THE SALE OF ANY ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION (EXCEPT IN THE ORDINARY
COURSE OF BUSINESS) OR (C) ANY FORM OF MERGER, AMALGAMATION OR OTHER
BUSINESS COMBINATION; NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, SHOULD THE
PARTIES FAIL TO AUTHORIZE, EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
ON OR BEFORE , 200, THE EXCLUSIVITY OBLIGATIONS OF THE VENDORS SET FORTH
IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL CONTINUE UNTIL , 200 AT WHICH POINT SUCH
OBLIGATIONS SHALL EXPIRE UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED IN WRITING BY THE
PARTIES HERETO
each of the Purchaser and the Vendor shall be responsible for their own respective transaction expenses and
each party confirms that it has not engaged the services of any broker and that no brokerage fees or
commissions are due or payable in connection with the completion of the proposed transaction
Closing Conditions
the terms of the Purchase Agreement will provide for certain conditions for the sole benefit of the parties,
as applicable, including, without limitation, the following:
Closing Documentation
in addition to the Purchase Agreement, the parties will authorize, execute and deliver on the Closing Date
additional closing documents including, without limitation:
- releases obtained from each of the Vendors in respect of any historical claims they may have
against the Corporation (excluding any obligations specifically arising under the Purchase
Agreement, the Employment Agreement);
- resignations of all existing directors and officers of the Corporation;
- the Employment Agreement;
- a new commercial lease;
- all applicable approvals of the directors and/or shareholders of the Corporation;
- all required regulatory/third party contractual approvals; and
- such other agreements, documents, certificates, receipts, directions, statutory declarations and
other instruments as the parties and their respective counsel shall reasonably request
5.
Non-Binding Nature
any variation, amendment or alteration of this LOI shall only be made by written instrument signed by each
of us
the parties hereto acknowledge that this LOI may be executed and delivered by original signatures and/or
facsimile transmissions in separate counterparts and each such separate counterpart, taken together as a
whole, shall constitute one (1) and the same document
neither party shall make any public announcement of the terms of this LOI without the prior consent of the
other
If the above terms and conditions are acceptable to you, kindly confirm same where indicated below not later than
5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on , 20 so that we may continue with our business and legal due diligence
investigations and instruct our legal counsel to prepare the draft Purchase Agreement for our mutual review.
6.
We are looking forward to working with you and your professional advisors to complete the Proposed Transaction
based on the above timetable.
Yours truly,
INC.
Per:
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Each of the undersigned confirm, acknowledge and accept each of the provisions of this LOI as of this________ day
of , 200.
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Trustee
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Trustee
INC.
Per:
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