Agreement for Sale of all Rights, Title and Interest in Limited Liability Company
with Payment of Cash and Promissory Note and with Life Insurance Policy to Cover
Buyer’s Life with Limited Liability Company to be Beneficiary
Agreement made on the ___ day of __________, 20___, between
__________________________ of
______________________________________________ (street address, city, county,
state, zip code) , referred to herein as Seller, __________________________ of
____________________________________________________ (street address, city,
county, state, zip code) , referred to herein as Buyer, and _____________________ LLC,
a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of
__________________ with its principal office located at __________________________
__________________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code), herein
referred to as Company .
Whereas, Seller is the sole member of Company; and
Whereas, Buyer desires to buy, and Seller desires to sell, all of Seller’s rights, title
and interest in and to Company, including, but not limited to all of Seller’s rights as the
sole member of Company pursuant to the Operating Agreement attached hereto as
Exhibit A;
Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this
Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
I. Distribution of Property Sold
Seller agrees to sell to Buyer and Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller at the price
and under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, all of Seller’s rights, title
and interest in and to Company, including, but not limited to all of Seller’s rights as the
sole member of Company pursuant to the Operating Agreement attached hereto as
Exhibit A. Seller warrants that he is the sole member of Company and owns all rights,
title and interest in Company as set forth in said Exhibit A.
II. Purchase Price
The purchase price to be paid by Buyer to Seller for said interest in Company as
described in Section I shall be $ ___________________.
III. Terms of Payment
Buyer shall pay the above-stated purchase price as follows:
A. $____________ on the execution of this Agreement, receipt of which is
acknowledged.
B. The balance of the purchase price of $___________ shall be satisfied by a
Promissory Note (Note) executed by Buyer and Company (in the form attached as
Exhibit B) for the balance of the purchase price. The Note shall be for a term of
(number) years, shall bear interest at the rate of ____% per annum, and shall be payable
in equal (e.g., monthly) payments of $_________ for principal and interest, payable on
the ____day of each (e.g., month) beginning ( date) .
IV. Rights Concerning Note
Buyer and Company shall have the right during the term of this Agreement to
make prepayments on the unpaid balance without penalty; provided, however, that the
payments shall not act as a release from any obligation to make annual payments
provided in Section III , but shall only reduce the principal balance due. Only the unpaid
principal shall bear interest and all payments shall first be applied on accrued interest and
the balance on principal.
V. Mortgage (or Deed of Trust) and Security Interest on Property Owned by
Company
The unpaid balance of the Note executed by Buyer, plus interest, shall be secured
by a first mortgage (or deed of trust) on all of the real property of Company to be
executed by Company as co-maker of Buyer's Note to Sellers. The mortgage (or deed of
trust) shall be in the form attached as Exhibit C. At the closing, as further security for
said Note, Company and Buyer shall deliver to the Seller a Security Agreement ( in the
form attached as Exhibit D) and a UCC-1 Financing Statement ( in the form attached as
Exhibit E) .
VI. Closing of Sale
Closing of this sale and purchase shall take place on or before the ____ day of
_______, 20___. The time for closing may be extended by either party (once) for an
additional period of ___________days. All costs of closing (including document
preparation and attorney’s fees) shall be paid (e.g., equally) by Buyer and Seller as of the
date of closing.
VII. Warranties and Representations of Seller
Seller warrants, represents, and agrees to and with Buyer as follows:
A. Seller is the sole member of _______________ , LLC, a limited liability
company organized and existing under the laws of the State of ________ with its
principal office located at __________________________________________ (street
address, city, county, state, zip code),
B. Title of Seller to his 100% ownership of Company as sole member of
Company is free of any lien charge or encumbrances, and Buyer, on the closing date , will
receive good and absolute title to 100% ownership of Company as sole member of
Company , free of any liens, charges, or encumbrances on it, subject, however, to the liens
described in this Agreement in favor of Seller.
C. Title of Company to the real and personal property owned by Company
and referred to in this Agreement are free of any lien charge or encumbrances, and shall
be free of any liens, charges, or encumbrances on said property at closing, subject,
however, to the liens described in this Agreement in favor of Seller.
D. ________________ LLC, is a limited liability company organized and
existing under the laws of the State of ________ with its principal office located at
____________________________________________________ (street address, city,
county, state, zip code), and is in good standing under the laws of that State.
E. There are no undisclosed or contingent liabilities of Company. If any such
undisclosed or contingent liabilities subsequently arise applicable in whole or in part to a
period prior to the closing date, Buyer shall give Sellers written notice of them. Seller
shall then, within __________ (number) days following receipt of the notice, discharge
the liabilities or undertake to defend and hold Buyer free and harmless from them and
shall so notify Buyer. On the failure of Seller after such notice to discharge or undertake
to defend against any liability or liabilities within the time specified, Buyer may declare
this Agreement to be null and void.
F. Exhibit F , which is attached and incorporated by reference, is a schedule
that lists and describes the insurance policies presently in effect with respect to
Company’s property and business. Any policy procured in lieu of those policies shall
provide at least equal coverage and be issued by a carrier having financial responsibility
at least equal to that of the prior carrier. This policy or policies shall be in effect on the
closing date , and delivered to Buyer at closing.
G. There is no litigation pending against Company at the present time.
H. All tax returns required to be made by Company have been properly
prepared, issued, and duly filed pursuant to applicable laws and regulations.
I. Company has not violated any federal, state, or municipal law, statute,
rule, or regulation required to be observed or performed by Company.
VIII. Title
A. The title to the real property owned by Company at the closing date shall
be good and marketable title, subject only to:
1. Interests of tenants in possession as disclosed by a complete and
accurate rent roll to be delivered to Buyer within ____ days of the
closing of this sale;
2. Taxes which are a lien on the real property but are not yet due or
payable;
3. Exceptions approved by Buyer , as provided in this Agreement;
4. The first (mortgage or deed of trust) referred to above;
5. All zoning ordinances and building regulations;
6. Existing easements for utility services, both of record and clearly
apparent on the real property; and
7. (Add further permitted exceptions, if any).
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
B. Conclusive evidence of delivery of marketable title in accordance with the
foregoing requirements shall be a __________________________ (specify type, such as
certain ATLA form title insurance title) in the amount of the purchase price, which shall
show title to the real property vested in Company, and insure such interest and the
security interest of Seller under the first (mortgage or deed of trust), subject to the
permitted exceptions. The premium on title insurance shall be paid by ___________
(either Seller or Buyer) .
C. The title to the personal property owned by Company at the closing date
shall subject only to the liens described in Exhibit G.
IX. Notices
Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing, and
shall be served either personally or by first class mail at the following addresses:
Seller: __________________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip
code) ;
Buyer: __________________________ (street address, city, county, state,
zip code) .
The address for each party may be changed by the party by written notice mailed or
delivered to the other party, stating the new address in full.
X. Continuing Warranties
The warranties and representations in this Agreement shall be continuing and shall
survive the assignment by Seller and the receipt by Buyer of the 100% interest in
Company.
XI. Indemnity
Without in any way limiting or diminishing the warranties, representations, or
covenants contained in this Agreement, or the rights or remedies available to Buyer for
the breach of this Agreement, Seller agree to hold Buyer harmless from and against all
loss, liability, damages, or expenses arising out of any claims, demands, penalties, fines,
taxes, or other loss resulting directly or indirectly from the assertion against Company of
claims by any government, corporation, partnership, entity, or person arising before the
closing date and not fully disclosed in or not specifically excepted by the provisions of
this Agreement.
XII. Waiver of Transfer Restrictions
Company and Seller waive all preemptive rights and restrictions on the sale and
transfer of this 100% interest in Company.
X III. Ordinary Course of Business
A. Until the closing, the business of Seller shall be conducted only in the
ordinary course. Except with the consent of Buyer, no contract or commitment, including
leases of real or personal property, shall be entered into by or on behalf of Seller
involving an amount in excess of $_________________ . No assets, the cost of which is
in excess of $______________ , shall be purchased by Seller.
B. Seller will use his best efforts to preserve Company’s business
organization intact, keep available to Company the services of its present employees, and
preserve the goodwill of Company's suppliers, customers, and others having business
relations with it.
XIV. Attorney Fees
If it is necessary for any one of the parties to bring any action to enforce any of
the terms and covenants of this Agreement, it is agreed that the prevailing party shall be
entitled to a reasonable attorney fee to be set by the court or arbiter.
XV. Form of Assignment
At closing, Seller agrees to execute an assignment of his interest in Company in
the form attached hereto as Exhibit H.
XVI. Insurance on the Buyer’s Life
A. At the time of execution of this Agreement, Company is the owner (or will
be the owner at closing) and beneficiary of a certain life insurance policy described in
Exhibit J attached hereto, insuring the life of the Buyer . In the event of the death of
Buyer , the proceeds of the policy will be used to satisfy the remaining amount due under
the Note to Seller. In the event that the amount of insurance proceeds shall exceed the
amount necessary to satisfy the remaining amount due under the Note, then the excess
insurance proceeds shall be distributed to the deceased Buyer’s estate as a death benefit
from Company , payable to the estate of the deceased Buyer.
B. Company agrees to pay premiums on the said insurance policy and shall
give proof of payment of premiums to the Seller whenever he requests. If a premium is
not paid within 10 days after its due date, the Seller shall have the right to pay such
premium and be reimbursed therefore by Company. Company shall be the sole owner of
the policy issued to it and it may apply any dividends toward the payment of premiums.
XVII. Binding Effect
Except as otherwise provided, this Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the
benefit of, and be enforceable by, the heirs, assigns, and legal representatives of the
parties, provided that no assignment of this Agreement or any interest in it shall be valid
without the prior written consent of Seller.
XVIII. Mandatory Arbitration
Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding
arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party
shall select one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third
arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the
rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force and effect.
WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.
_______________________ _______________________
______________, Individually & _________________
Sole Member of Company, LLC
Attach Exhibits:
Exhibit A Operating Agreement
Exhibit B Promissory Note
Exhibit C Mortgage or Deed of Trust
Exhibit D Security Agreement
Exhibit E UCC-1 Financing Statement
Exhibit F Company’s insurance policies in effect with respect to its business.
Exhibit G Acceptable liens on personal property
Exhibit H Assignment of Interest in Company
Exhibit J Life Insurance Policy or Policies