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Agreement for Sale of Business (Asset Purchase Agreement)
including
Compliance with the Bulk Sales Act and Seller to Finance
Part of Purchase Price
Asset purchase agreement made , between
(Date of Agreement)
,
a corporation organized and existing under the laws of
(Name of Seller)
the state of , with its principal office located at
(Name of State)
, referred to herein the Seller
, and
(Street Address, City, County, State, Zip Code)
, a corporation organized under the laws of
(Name of Buyer)
,
with its principal office located at ,
(Name of State) (Street Address)
, referred to herein the Buyer.
(City, County, State, Zip Code)
Subject to approval by Seller's stockholders of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and
the nature and amount of the consideration to be received by Seller under this Agreement, the
parties agree as follows:
I. Promise to Buy and Sell. Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to purchase the assets
and property of Seller, including its goodwill in the items, listed in Exhibit A, attached to and by
this reference made a part of this Agreement, for the consideration, under the terms and
conditions, and subject to the warranties and representations set forth in this Agreement.
A. Closing. The closing shall be held on , at
(Date)
.
(Street Address, City, County, State, Zip Code)
B. Sale of Assets. The Seller shall sell the following assets for a total price to be paid
to the Seller of $ plus the assumption of debts of $ , for a total
purchase price of $ .
1. The purchase price represents interest in the following assets of the Seller,
and the price shall be divided among the assets as follows:
a. Fixtures and equipment as set forth in Exhibit B: $ .
b. Real estate as set forth in Exhibit C: $ .
c. Inventory: $ .
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d. Accounts receivable: $ .
e. Cash type assets: $ .
f. Goodwill: $ .
2. However, the total purchase price and the price allocated to
and the principal payment of
(Description of Asset)
the note described in Subparagraph B below shall be redetermined and adjusted
(up or down) by an appraisal of
(Description of Asset)
to be conducted on by ,
(Date) (Name of Appraiser)
which appraisal price shall be binding upon the parties to this Agreement. The
cost of such appraisal shall be split by both parties.
C. Closing Documents. At the closing the Seller shall tender to the Buyer the
following fully executed documents:
1. A bill of sale for all fixtures and equipment inventory and accounts
receivable in the form attached as Exhibit D.
2. A deed for the real estate in the form attached as Exhibit E.
D. Purchase Price and Terms. At the closing the Buyer shall deliver to the Seller:
1. A Security Agreement (in the form attached as Exhibit F) and UCC-1
financing statement securing the purchase price with all fixtures, inventory and
accounts receivable (and their proceeds) transferred under this Agreement; 2. A mortgage (or deed of trust) in the form attached as Exhibit G covering
the real estate transferred under this Agreement, securing the following described
promissory note; 3. A certified or cashier's check of $ ; and
4.A fully executed promissory note (in the form attached as Exhibit H) for
the balance of the purchase price. The promissory note shall be for a term of
years, shall bear interest at the rate of % per annum, and
(Number)
shall be payable in equal monthly payments of principal and interest payable on
the day of each month, beginning .
(Number) (Date)
E. Escrow and
Bulk Sales Act. The Buyer's consideration shall be held by
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(the escrow agent) until all of the following
(Name of Escrow Agent)
requirements are fulfilled:
1. Notice to the escrow agent of the Buyer that there are no federal or state
tax liens on the premises or its equipment or fixtures or any of the other property
conveyed by this Agreement as of a date on or after closing. 2. Notice to the escrow agent of the Buyer that there are no financing
statements or other liens or other claims recorded or noticed pertaining to the
property conveyed by this Agreement as of a date on or after closing. 3. Notice to the escrow agent of the Buyer of compliance with the
Bulk Sales Act of , specifically:
(Name of State)
a. That the Seller has furnished to the Buyer a list of existing
creditors prepared as follows:
(i)The list must contain the names and business addresses of
all creditors of the transferor.
(ii) The list must state the amount of the indebtedness owing to
each creditor if such fact is known to the transferor.
(iii) The list must include the names of all persons who assert
claims against the transferor even though such claims are disputed.
(iv) The list must be signed and sworn to or affirmed by the
transferor.
b. That the Seller has prepared a sworn schedule of the property to be
transferred which is sufficient to identify it.
c. That the Buyer has received certified return receipts from all of the
above-described creditors and, in addition, from the
where the premises are located,
(Appropriate Government Unit)
showing that notice was received by the above-described parties at least
days prior to the date that distribution of the funds is to take
(Number)
place and an affidavit that the Seller has complied with the notice
requirements of the
Bulk Sales Act inasmuch as the notice given to the
persons or entities stated:
(i) That a bulk transfer is about to be made.
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(ii) The name and business address of the transferor.
(iii) The addresses used by the transferor within the last
years.
(Number)
(iv) The name and business address of the transferee.
(v) That the debts of the transferor are to be paid in full as they
fall due.
(vi) The estimated total of the transferor's debts.
(vii) The location and general description of the property to be
transferred.
d. That, as to any contested claims, a sum equal to the creditors'
maximum claim has been escrowed.
II. Representations of Seller. The Seller represents and warrants to the Buyer as of the date
of this Agreement and on the effective date as follows:
A. Title. To the knowledge and belief of the Seller, the Seller has good and
marketable title to all properties, assets and leasehold estates, real and personal, to be
transferred pursuant to this Agreement, subject to no mortgage, pledge, lien, conditional
sales agreement, encumbrance or charge, except for:
1. Liens reflected on the attached Schedule 1 as securing specified liabilities
(with respect to which no default exists); 2. Liens for current taxes and assessments not in default; and
3. Liens arising by operation of law of which Seller has no knowledge,
except to the extent disclosed on Schedule 1.
B. Insurance. The Seller has delivered to the Buyer a list (Schedule 2), complete in
all material respects, as of , of all insurance
(Date of status of insurance policies)
policies carried by the Seller. The Seller carries insurance, which it believes to be
adequate in character and amount, with reputable insurers in respect of its properties,
assets, and business and such insurance policies are still in full force and effect. C. Violations, Suits, Etc. In all respects material to the business, financial condition
and properties of the Seller on a consolidated basis, the Seller is not in default under any
law or regulation, or under any order of any court or federal, state, municipal or other
governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality
wherever located, and, except to the extent set forth on the Schedule 3, (i) there are no
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claims, actions, or suits or proceedings instituted or filed, and (ii) to the knowledge of the
Seller, there are no claims, actions, suits or proceedings threatened presently or which in
the future may be threatened against or affect the Seller at law or in equity, or before or
by any federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board,
bureau, agency or instrumentality, wherever located.
D. Tax Returns. The Seller has filed all requisite federal, state, and other tax returns
due for all fiscal periods ended on or before .
(date of end of fiscal periods)
III. Covenants of Seller Prior to Closing. Between the date of this Agreement and the
closing date:
A. Seller's Obligations. The Seller shall:
1. Carry on its business in substantially the same manner as it has prior to
this Agreement and not introduce any material new method of management,
operation or accounting; 2. Maintain its properties and facilities in as good working order and
condition as at present, ordinary wear and tear excepted;3. Perform all material obligations under Agreements relating to or
affecting its assets, properties and rights;
4. Keep in full force and effect present insurance policies or other
comparable insurance coverage; and
5. Use its best efforts to maintain and preserve its organization intact,
retain its present employees and maintain its relationships with suppliers,
customers and others having business relations with the Seller.
B. Negative Covenants. The Seller shall not, without the prior written consent of the
Buyer:
1. Enter into any contract or commitment or incur or agree to incur any
liability or make any capital expenditures except in the normal course of business; 2. Increase the compensation payable or to become payable to any employee
or agent, or make any bonus payment to any such person;3. Create, assume or permit to exist any mortgage, pledge or other lien or
encumbrance upon any assets or properties whether now owned or later acquired; or 4. Sell, assign, lease or otherwise transfer or dispose of any property or
equipment except in the normal course of business.
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IV. Conditions to Obligations of Seller. The obligations of the Seller under this Agreement
are, at Seller's option, subject to the satisfaction of the following condition on or prior to the
effective date:
A. Board Authority. The Seller shall have received a copy of the resolutions
authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Buyer
certified by the secretary of the Buyer to have been adopted by the Board of Directors of
the Buyer and to be in full force and effect as of the effective date.)
B. .
(Statement of other conditions)
V. Representations of Buyer. The Buyer represents and warrants to the Seller as of the date
of this Agreement and on the effective date, that the execution, delivery, and performance of this
Agreement by the Buyer has been duly authorized by the Board of Directors of the Buyer and the
Agreement constitutes the valid and binding obligation of the Buyer and that a properly certified
Board of Directors' Resolution to this effect will be presented to the Seller before the effective
date.
VI. General Provisions.
A. Additional Instruments. The parties shall deliver or cause to be delivered to
each other on the effective date, and at such other times and places as shall be reasonably
agreed on, such additional instruments as any party may reasonably request for the
purpose of carrying out this Agreement. The Seller shall cooperate, and shall use its best
efforts to have the Seller's present employees cooperate, on and after the effective date in
furnishing information, evidence, testimony and other assistance in connection with any
actions, proceedings, arrangements or disputes of any nature with respect to matters
pertaining to all periods prior to the effective date.
B. Survivorship. All warranties, covenants, representations and guarantees shall
survive the closing and execution of the documents contemplated by this Agreement. The
parties, in executing and in carrying out the provisions of this Agreement, are relying
solely on the representations, warranties and Agreements contained in this Agreement or
in any writing delivered pursuant to provisions of this Agreement or at the closing of the
transactions provided for in this Agreement and not upon any representation, warranty,
Agreement, promise or information, written or oral, made by any person other than as
specifically set forth in this Agreement or any such delivered writing.
C. Severability. The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall
not be deemed to affect the validity of any other provision. If any provision of this
Agreement is held to be invalid, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be
deemed to be in full force and effect as if they had been executed by both parties
subsequent to the expungement of the invalid provision.
D. No Waiver. The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the
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performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any
breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as
subsequently waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and
remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.
E. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced
in accordance with the laws of the State of .
(Name of State)
F. Notices. Unless provided herein to the contrary, any notice provided for or
concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given
when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective address of each party as
set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.
G. 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.
H. Entire Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between
the parties and any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date
of this Agreement shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated
in this Agreement.
I. Modification of Agreement. Any modification of this Agreement or additional
obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding
only if placed in writing and signed by each party or an authorized representative of each
party.
J. Assignment of Rights. The rights of each party under this Agreement are
personal to that party and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person, firm,
corporation, or other entity without the prior, express, and written consent of the other
party.
K. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute
but one and the same instrument.
L. Compliance with Laws. In performing under this Agreement, all applicable
governmental laws, regulations, orders, and other rules of duly-constituted authority will
be followed and complied with in all respects by both parties.
WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.
By: By:
(Name of Seller) (Name of Buyer)
(Signature of Officer) (Signature of Officer)
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(Printed Name & Office in Corporation) (Printed Name & Office in Corporation)