AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JULY 25, 1997
REGISTRATION NO. 333-28731
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO
FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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DELAWARE 6531 52-1616016
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION OR CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
ORGANIZATION)
533 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071-1798
(213) 613-3123
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE OF
REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
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JAMES J. DIDION
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
533 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(213) 613-3123
(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
COPIES TO:
PETER V. LEPARULO, ESQ. RICHARD J. WELCH, ESQ.
J. KEITH BIANCAMANO, ESQ. ERIC R. HATTLER, ESQ.
PILLSBURY MADISON & SUTRO LLP RIORDAN & MCKINZIE
725 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET, SUITE 1200 300 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 2900
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(213) 488-7100 (213) 629-4824
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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale of the securities to the
public: Upon consummation of the merger described herein.
If the securities being registered on this form are being offered in
connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance
with General Instruction G, check the following box. [_]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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PROPOSED AMOUNT OF
PROPOSED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF MAXIMUM AMOUNT TO OFFERING PRICE OFFERING REGISTRATION
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED BE REGISTERED(1) PER UNIT(2) PRICE(2) FEE(2)
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Common Stock, par value $0.01 per
share.............................5,614,261 shares Not Applicable $57,432,000 $17,404(3)
Warrants...........................600,000 warrants Not Applicable
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(1) This Registration Statement relates to securities of the Registrant
issuable to holders of Common Stock of Koll Real Estate Services, a
Delaware corporation ("KRES"), in the proposed merger of CBC Acquisition
Corporation, a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Registrant, with and into KRES.
(2) Pursuant to Rule 457(f), the registration fee was calculated on the basis
of the book value of the Common Stock of KRES computed as of March 31,
1997, the latest practicable date prior to the date of filing of this
Registration Statement.
(3) Entire amount was previously paid.
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT
SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID
SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
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CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
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CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET PURSUANT TO REGULATION S-K, ITEM 501(b),
SHOWING THE LOCATION IN THE PROSPECTUS OF THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY PART I OF
FORM S-4.
ITEM NUMBER AND HEADING IN LOCATION OR HEADING IN
FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
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A. INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION
1. Forepart of the Registration Statement Outside Front Cover Page
and Outside Front Cover Page of
Prospectus
2. Inside Front and Outside Back Available Information;
Cover Pages of Prospectus Incorporation of Certain Documents
by Reference; Inside Front and
Outside Back Cover Pages; Table of
Contents
3. Risk Factors, Ratio of Earnings to Summary; Risk Factors
Fixed Charges and Other Information
4. Terms of the Transaction Summary; The Meetings; Background
and Reasons for the Merger;
Opinion of Financial Advisor;
Certain Effects of the Merger; The
Merger; Description of CBC Capital
Stock; Comparison of Rights of
Stockholders of CBC and KRES;
Appraisal Rights
5. Pro Forma Financial Information Summary; Pro Forma Combined
Financial Information; CBC and
KRES Pro Forma Combined Condensed
Balance Sheet; CBC and KRES Pro
Forma Combined Condensed
Statements of Operations
6. Material Contracts with the Company Summary; Background and Reasons for
Being Acquired the Merger; The Merger; Certain
Other Agreements
7. Additional Information Required for Not Applicable
Reoffering by Persons and Parties
Deemed to Be Underwriters
8. Interests of Named Experts and Counsel Experts; Legal Matters
9. Disclosure of Commission Position on Not Applicable
Indemnification for Securities
Act Liabilities
ITEM NUMBER AND HEADING IN LOCATION OR HEADING IN
FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
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B. INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGISTRANT
10. Information with Respect to Available Information;
S-3 Registrants Incorporation of Certain
Documents by Reference
11. Incorporation of Certain Information Incorporation of Certain
by Reference Documents by Reference
12. Information with Respect to Not Applicable
S-2 or S-3 Registrants
13. Incorporation of Certain Information Incorporation of Certain
by Reference Documents by Reference
14. Information with Respect to Registrants Not Applicable
Other than S-3 or S-2 Registrants
C. INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY BEING ACQUIRED
15. Information with Respect to Not Applicable
S-3 Companies
16. Information with Respect to Not Applicable
S-2 or S-3 Companies
17. Information with Respect to Companies Summary; The Merger; Risk
Other than S-3 or S-2 Companies Factors; Business and Financial
Information Regarding KRES;
Selected Information Regarding
KRES; Business and Financial
Information Regarding KRES
D. VOTING AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
18. Information if Proxies, Consents or Outside Front Cover Page;
Authorizations are to be Solicited Incorporation of Certain
Documents by Reference;
Summary; The Meetings;
Operations Following The
Merger; The Merger; Interests
of Certain Persons in The
Merger; Selected Information
Regarding CBC; Selected
Information Regarding KRES;
Appraisal Rights; Proposal for
Nomination and Election of CBC
Directors; Proposal to Approve
CBC 1997 Employee Stock Option
Plan; Proposal to Approve CBC
1998 Employee Stock Purchase
Plan; Proposal to Amend CBC's
1991 Service Providers Stock
Option Plan; Proposal for
Ratification of Independent
Accountants; Experts;
Solicitation of Proxies;
Stockholder Proposals for the
1998 CBC Annual Meeting of
Stockholders
19. Information if Proxies, Consents Not Applicable
or Authorization are not to be Solicited
or in an Exchange Offer
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
533 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071-1798
, 1997
Dear Stockholder:
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of CB
Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("CBC") to
be held on Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at 8:00 A.M., Pacific time, at The
Sheraton Grande Hotel, 333 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider and act upon the following
matters:
1. The merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBC with and into Koll Real
Estate Services, a Delaware corporation ("KRES"). As a result of the
merger, KRES would be a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBC but its stock
would immediately after the merger be contributed to CB Commercial Real
Estate Group, Inc. ("CBC Group"), the principal operating subsidiary of
CBC. Stockholders will be asked to vote to approve the Agreement and
Plan of Reorganization and related transactions, including the grant of
stock options to four employees and one non-employee director of KRES in
connection with their engagement as an employee or director of CBC, and
the substitution of options ("CBC Options") to purchase shares of CBC
Common Stock ("CBC Common") for options ("KRES Options") to purchase
shares of KRES Common Stock ("KRES Common") previously issued to
directors, employees or consultants of KRES or its subsidiaries as more
fully set forth therein. The Agreement and Plan of Reorganization
provides for the conversion of each share of KRES Common into
(i) 0.776175 (subject to adjustment) shares of CBC Common and (ii) a
number of warrants to purchase CBC Common (the "Warrants") equal to (A)
600,000 divided by (B)(1) the number of shares of KRES Common
outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time plus (2) the number
of shares of KRES Common which are subject to KRES Options outstanding
and held by individuals who are directors, employees or consultants of
KRES or certain of its subsidiaries immediately prior to the Effective
Time (0.083238 Warrants per share of KRES Common based on an assumed
aggregate of 7,208,243 shares of KRES Common outstanding and underlying
such KRES options immediately prior to the Effective Time). Each Warrant
shall be exercisable into one share of CBC Common at an exercise price
of $30.00 per share of CBC Common. The number of shares of CBC Common
issued in connection with the Merger will not exceed 5,614,261
(including shares of CBC Common underlying CBC Options issued in
exchange for KRES Options), and the number of shares into which the
Warrants are exercisable will not exceed 600,000. The proposed merger
requires regulatory approval and the approval and adoption of the
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by (i) the holders of a majority of
the votes of CBC Common, Series A-1 Preferred Stock and Series A-2
Preferred Stock of CBC, voting as a single class and (ii) the holders of
a majority of the outstanding shares of KRES Common. KRES stockholders
will consider approval and adoption of the Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization at their separate meeting to be held on July 29, 1997.
2. The election of nineteen (19) Directors to serve as such until the next
Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected
and qualified.
3. The approval of CBC's 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan.
4. The approval of CBC's 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
5. The approval of an amendment to CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock
Option Plan to clarify that options may be granted either at fair market
value or, when an employee or independent contractor has given up the
right to receive cash compensation, at an appropriate discount.
6. The approval of CBC's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan.
7. The ratification of the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as
independent accountants for the Company for 1997.
8. Such other matters as may properly come before the meeting and any
adjournment thereof.
The CBC Board of Directors believes that the merger and its related
transactions are in the best interests of CBC and its stockholders and
unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the approval and adoption of the
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and the transactions contemplated
thereby. The enclosed Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus explains in detail the
proposed merger. Please carefully review and consider all of this information.
It is especially important that your shares be represented and voted at the
meeting. Although you may currently plan to attend the meeting, please
complete, sign, date and promptly return the enclosed proxy card. If you
attend the meeting and vote in person, your vote will supersede your proxy.
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on July 7, 1997 are
entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting and any adjournment thereof.
Sincerely,
JAMES J. DIDION
Chairman of the Board
533 South Fremont Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90071-1798
(213) 613-3123
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
533 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071-1798
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of CB Commercial Real Estate Services
Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("CBC") will be held on Tuesday, August
26, 1997 at 8:00 A.M., Pacific time, at The Sheraton Grande Hotel, 333 South
Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, to consider and act upon the
following matters:
1. To vote on the approval and adoption of the Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization dated as of May 14, 1997, and the transactions
contemplated thereby, pursuant to which, among other things, a wholly-
owned subsidiary of CBC will be merged with and into Koll Real Estate
Services ("KRES"). The Agreement and Plan of Reorganization is included
as Annex 1 to the enclosed Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
2. To elect nineteen (19) Directors to serve as such until the next Annual
Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected and
qualified.
3. To approve CBC's 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan.
4. To approve CBC's 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
5. To approve an amendment to CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock Option
Plan to clarify that options may be granted either at fair market value
or, when an employee or independent contractor has given up the right to
receive cash compensation, at an appropriate discount.
6. To approve CBC's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan.
7. To ratify the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as independent
accountants for CBC for 1997.
8. To consider and act upon such other matters as may properly come before
the meeting.
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on July 7, 1997 are
entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting and any adjournment thereof.
Each share of CBC Common Stock and CBC Series A-2 Preferred Stock will entitle
the holder to one vote at the meeting. Each share of CBC Series A-1 Preferred
Stock will entitle the holder to two votes at the meeting.
WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE
ENCLOSED PROXY AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE PREPAID
ENVELOPE. THE PROXY IS REVOCABLE AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE EXERCISE THEREOF BY
WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE COMPANY, AND STOCKHOLDERS WHO ATTEND THE MEETING MAY
WITHDRAW THEIR PROXIES PRIOR TO THE EXERCISE THEREOF AND VOTE THEIR SHARES
PERSONALLY IF THEY SO DESIRE.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JAMES J. DIDION
Chairman of the Board
Los Angeles, California
, 1997
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
4343 VON KARMAN AVENUE
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660
, 1997
Dear Stockholder:
You are cordially invited to attend a Special Meeting of Stockholders of
Koll Real Estate Services ("KRES") to be held on Wednesday, August 20, 1997 at
9:00 A.M., local time, at KRES' executive offices at 4343 Von Karman Avenue,
Newport Beach, California.
The purpose of the meeting is to vote on the merger of KRES with and into a
wholly-owned subsidiary of CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc
("CBC"). As a result of this merger, KRES would be a wholly-owned subsidiary
of CBC but its stock would immediately after the merger be contributed to CB
Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. ("CBC Group"), the principal operating
subsidiary of CBC. Stockholders will be asked to vote to approve the Agreement
and Plan of Reorganization and related transactions, including the grant of
stock options to four employees and one non-employee director of KRES in
connection with their engagement as an employee or director of CBC, and the
substitution of options ("CBC Options") to purchase shares of CBC Common Stock
("CBC Common") for options ("KRES Options") to purchase shares of KRES Common
Stock ("KRES Common") previously issued to directors, employees or consultants
of KRES or its subsidiaries as more fully set forth therein. The Agreement and
Plan of Reorganization provides for the conversion of each share of KRES
Common into (i) 0.776175 (subject to adjustment) shares of CBC Common and (ii)
a number of warrants to purchase CBC Common (the "Warrants") equal to
(A) 600,000 divided by (B)(1) the number of shares of KRES Common outstanding
immediately prior to the Effective Time plus (2) the number of shares of KRES
Common which are subject to KRES Options outstanding and held by individuals
who are directors, employees or consultants of KRES or certain of its
subsidiaries immediately prior to the Effective Time (0.083238 Warrants per
share of KRES Common based on an assumed aggregate of 7,208,243 shares of KRES
Common outstanding and underlying such KRES Options immediately prior to the
Effective Time). Each Warrant shall be exercisable into one share of CBC
Common at an exercise price of $30.00 per share of CBC Common. The number of
shares of CBC Common issued in connection with the Merger will not exceed
5,614,261 (including shares of CBC Common underlying CBC Options issued in
exchange for KRES Options) and the number of shares into which the Warrants
are exercisable will not exceed 600,000. The proposed merger requires
regulatory approval and the approval and adoption of the Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization by (i) the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of
KRES Common and (ii) the holders of a majority of the votes of CBC Common
Stock, Series A-1 Preferred Stock and Series A-2 Preferred Stock of CBC,
voting as a single class.
CBC stockholders will consider approval and adoption of the Agreement and
Plan of Reorganization at their separate meeting to be held on August 26,
1997.
The KRES Board of Directors believes that the merger and its related
transactions are in the best interests of KRES and its stockholders and
unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the approval and adoption of the
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and the transactions contemplated
thereby. The enclosed Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus explains in detail the
proposed merger and the transactions contemplated thereby. Please carefully
review and consider all of this information.
It is especially important that your shares be represented and voted at the
meeting. Although you may currently plan to attend the meeting, please
complete, sign, date and promptly return the enclosed proxy card. If you
attend the meeting and vote in person, your vote will supersede your proxy.
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on June 25, 1997 are
entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting and any adjournment thereof.
Sincerely,
DONALD M. KOLL
Chairman of the Board
4343 Von Karman Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660
(714) 833-9360
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
4343 VON KARMAN AVENUE
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
A Special Meeting of the Stockholders of Koll Real Estate Services, a
Delaware corporation ("KRES"), will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 1997 at
9:00 A.M., Pacific time, at KRES' executive offices at 4343 Von Karman Avenue,
Newport Beach, California to consider and act upon the following matters:
1. To vote on the approval and adoption of the Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization dated as of May 14, 1997, and the transactions
contemplated thereby, pursuant to which, among other things, KRES will
be merged with a wholly-owned subsidiary of CB Commercial Real Estate
Services Group, Inc. The Agreement and Plan of Reorganization is
included as Annex 1 to the enclosed Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
2. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting
and any adjournment thereof.
All stockholders of record at the close of business on June 25, 1997 are
entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting. Each share of KRES Common
Stock will entitle the holder to one vote at the meeting.
WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE
ENCLOSED PROXY AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE PREPAID
ENVELOPE. THE PROXY IS REVOCABLE AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE EXERCISE THEREOF BY
WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE COMPANY, AND STOCKHOLDERS WHO ATTEND THE MEETING MAY
WITHDRAW THEIR PROXIES PRIOR TO THE EXERCISE THEREOF AND VOTE THEIR SHARES
PERSONALLY IF THEY SO DESIRE.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DONALD M. KOLL
Chairman of the Board
Newport Beach, California
, 1997
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
AND
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
JOINT PROXY STATEMENT
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CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
PROSPECTUS
This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is being furnished to the stockholders
of CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc. ("CBC") and Koll Real Estate
Services ("KRES") in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the
respective Boards of Directors of CBC and KRES for use at the annual meeting
of stockholders of CBC to be held on August 26, 1997 and at a special meeting
of stockholders of KRES to be held on August 20, 1997, including in each case
any adjournments or postponements of the meetings. At the annual meeting of
CBC or any adjournments or postponements thereof, the stockholders of CBC
entitled to vote will be asked to consider and vote on the following
proposals:
1. To approve and adopt the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the
"Merger Agreement") dated as of May 14, 1997 among CBC, KRES, CBC
Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned
subsidiary of CBC ("Acquisition Corporation") and certain stockholders
of KRES, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including without
limitation, the grant of new options to four employees and one non-
employee director of KRES in connection with their engagement as an
employee or director of CBC, and the substitution of options ("CBC
Options") to purchase shares of CBC common stock, $.01 par value per
share ("CBC Common") for options ("KRES Options") to purchase shares of
KRES common stock, $.01 par value per share ("KRES Common") previously
issued to directors, employees or consultants of KRES or its
subsidiaries as more fully set forth herein (see "THE MERGER);"
2. To elect nineteen (19) Directors to serve as such until the next Annual
Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected and
qualified;
3. To approve CBC's 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan;
4. To approve CBC's 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan;
5. To approve an amendment to CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock Option
Plan to clarify that options may be granted either at fair market value
or, when an employee or independent contractor has given up the right to
receive cash compensation, at an appropriate discount;
6. To approve CBC's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan;
7. To ratify the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as independent
accountants for CBC for 1997; and
8. To consider and act upon such other matters as may properly come before
the meeting.
At the special meeting of KRES, stockholders of KRES will be asked to
consider and vote on the proposal to approve and adopt the Merger Agreement
and the transactions contemplated thereby, including, without limitation, the
grant of stock options to four employees and one director of KRES, all of whom
will become employees or directors of CBC, and the substitution of options to
purchase shares of CBC Common for options to purchase shares of KRES Common
previously issued to directors, employees or consultants of KRES or its
subsidiaries as more fully set forth herein. See "THE MERGER."
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, KRES will be merged with and into
Acquisition Corporation (the "Merger"), with KRES being the surviving
corporation, and immediately after the Merger, CBC will contribute the shares
of KRES to CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. ("CBC Group"), the principal
operating subsidiary of CBC. Upon consummation of the Merger, subject to
provisions for payment of cash for fractional shares, each share of KRES
Common issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the
Merger (the "Effective Time") shall be converted into (i) 0.776175 of a share
of CBC Common, subject to adjustment as set forth below (the "Stock Exchange
Ratio") and (ii) a number of warrants to purchase CBC Common equal to (A)
600,000 divided by (B)(1) the number of shares of KRES Common outstanding
immediately prior to the effective time plus (2) the number of shares of KRES
Common which are subject to KRES options outstanding and held by individuals
who are directors, employees or consultants of KRES or certain of its
subsidiaries immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger (0.083238
warrants per share of KRES Common based on an assumed aggregate of 7,208,243
shares of KRES Common Stock outstanding and underlying such KRES Options
immediately prior to the Effective Time). For each $100,000 by which Bank
Indebtedness exceeds $47,375,000 or by which any subcategory of Bank
Indebtedness exceeds the applicable sublimit set forth in the Merger Agreement
(but without duplication), in both cases as of the Closing Date, the Stock
Exchange Ratio shall be reduced, without limitation, by 0.0005883. See "THE
MERGER--Adjustments to Merger Consideration." Each Warrant shall be
exercisable into one share of CBC Common at an exercise price of $30.00 per
share of CBC Common. The number of shares of CBC Common issued in connection
with the Merger will not exceed 5,614,261 (including shares of CBC Common
underlying CBC Options issued in exchange for KRES Options), and the number of
shares into which the Warrants are exercisable will not exceed 600,000. See
"BACKGROUND AND REASONS FOR THE MERGER" for a description of the factors
considered in determining the Stock Exchange Ratio and the Warrant Exchange
Ratio. In addition, see the "Index of Defined Terms" beginning at page 126 for
the definitions of capitalized terms used in this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus.
This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the accompanying forms of proxy
are first being mailed to stockholders of CBC and KRES on or about
, 1997.
This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus serves as a Prospectus of CBC under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), for the
issuance of (1) up to 5,614,261 shares of CBC Common into which shares of KRES
Common will be converted upon consummation of the Merger and (2) warrants to
purchase up to 600,000 shares of CBC Common at an exercise price of $30 per
share which will be issued to stockholders of KRES in connection with the
Merger (the "Warrants"). Each Warrant becomes exercisable on the third
anniversary of the Effective Time and is exercisable at any time thereafter
until seven years from the Effective Time.
CBC does not intend to apply to have the Warrants listed for quotation or
admitted for trading on the Nasdaq National Market or on any securities
exchange, central market system, over-the-counter market or similar system.
Accordingly, there will be no market for the Warrants. The CBC Common issued
in connection with the Merger will immediately be separately tradable. See
"DESCRIPTION OF CBC CAPITAL STOCK."
On July 22, 1997, the closing price on the Nasdaq National Market of CBC
Common was $32.00.
THE ABOVE MATTERS ARE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/
PROSPECTUS. THE PROPOSED MERGER IS A COMPLEX TRANSACTION. STOCKHOLDERS
OF CBC AND KRES ARE STRONGLY URGED TO READ AND CONSIDER CAREFULLY
THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IN IN ITS ENTIRETY
PARTICULARLY THE MATTERS REFERRED TO UNDER "RISK FACTORS"
BEGINNING ON PAGE 29.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION, NOR HAS THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION
PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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The date of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is , 1997.
NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED BY CBC OR KRES TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE
ANY REPRESENTATION, OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOLICITATION AND THE OFFERING
MADE BY THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH
INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN
AUTHORIZED. THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE
SOLICITATION OF A PROXY OR AN OFFER TO SELL, OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO
PURCHASE, ANY SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH SOLICITATION OR
OFFERING MAY NOT LAWFULLY BE MADE.
NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS NOR ANY
DISTRIBUTION OF SECURITIES MADE HEREUNDER SHALL IMPLY THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO
CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR IN THE AFFAIRS OF CBC OR KRES
SINCE THE DATE HEREOF.
WHEN USED IN THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, THE WORDS "EXPECTS,"
"ANTICIPATES," "ESTIMATES," "BELIEVES" AND WORDS OF SIMILAR IMPORT MAY
CONSTITUTE "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 27A OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. SUCH STATEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS
AND UNCERTAINTIES, INCLUDING THOSE SET FORTH UNDER "RISK FACTORS" AND
ELSEWHERE IN THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL
RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE PROJECTED. FOR A DISCUSSION OF SUCH
RISKS, SEE "RISK FACTORS," "BACKGROUND AND REASONS FOR THE MERGER" AND
"OPERATIONS FOLLOWING THE MERGER." READERS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO PLACE UNDUE
RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE
OF THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. EACH OF CBC AND KRES EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY OBLIGATION OR UNDERTAKING TO PUBLICLY RELEASE ANY UPDATES OR
REVISIONS TO ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN TO REFLECT ANY
EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES AFTER THE DATE HEREOF OR TO REFLECT THE OCCURRENCE OF
UNANTICIPATED EVENTS.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
CBC is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). In accordance with the Exchange
Act, CBC files proxy statements, reports and other information with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). This filed material can be
inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC
at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the SEC's
Regional Offices in Chicago, Northwestern Atrium Center, 500 West Madison
Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60601-2511, and in New York, Seven World
Trade Center, 13th Floor, New York, New York 10048 and copies of such material
can be obtained by mail from the Public Reference Section of the SEC, 450
Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. In addition,
CBC Common is quoted on the Nasdaq National Market, and certain of CBC's proxy
statements, reports, and other information concerning CBC may be available for
inspection at the offices of the National Association of Securities Dealers,
Inc., 1735 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. In addition, the SEC
maintains a World Wide Web site on the Internet at http://www.sec.gov that
contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information
regarding registrants that file electronically with the Commission through the
Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System.
CBC has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (together
with any amendments thereto, the "Registration Statement") under the
Securities Act with respect to CBC Common and the Warrants to be issued upon
consummation of the Merger. This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus does not
contain all the information set forth in the Registration Statement, certain
portions of which have been omitted as permitted by the rules and regulations
of the SEC. Copies of the Registration Statement are available from the SEC,
upon
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payment of prescribed rates. For further information, reference is made to the
Registration Statement, which may be obtained from the SEC as set forth above.
Statements contained in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus or in any
document incorporated by reference herein or therein as to the contents of any
contract or other document referred to herein or therein are not necessarily
complete, and in each instance reference is made to the copy of such contract
or other document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement or such
other document, each such statement being qualified in all respects by such
reference.
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The following CBC documents are incorporated herein by reference: (a) CBC's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, (b) CBC's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 and (c)
CBC's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 30, 1997.
THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
THAT ARE NOT PRESENTED HEREIN OR DELIVERED HEREWITH. THERE WILL BE PROVIDED
WITHOUT CHARGE TO EACH PERSON, INCLUDING ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER, TO WHOM A JOINT
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS DELIVERED, UPON ORAL OR WRITTEN REQUEST OF ANY
SUCH PERSON AND BY FIRST CLASS MAIL, OR OTHER EQUALLY PROMPT MEANS WITHIN ONE
BUSINESS DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF SUCH REQUEST, A COPY OF ANY OR ALL DOCUMENTS
INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE (EXCLUDING EXHIBITS, UNLESS SUCH EXHIBITS ARE
SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATED THEREIN BY REFERENCE). WITH RESPECT TO DOCUMENTS OF
CBC INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, REQUESTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO CBC,
INVESTOR RELATIONS, 533 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90071, TELEPHONE
(213) 613-3123. TO ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERY OF THE DOCUMENTS IN ADVANCE OF THE
MEETING TO WHICH THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS RELATES, ANY SUCH
REQUEST WITH RESPECT TO CBC SHOULD BE MADE BY AUGUST 20, 1997 AND ANY SUCH
REQUEST WITH RESPECT TO KRES SHOULD BE MADE BY AUGUST 14, 1997.
All reports and definitive proxy or information statements filed by CBC
pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent
to the date of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and prior to the
termination of the offering of the CBC Common and Warrants to which this Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus relates will be deemed to be incorporated by
reference into this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus from the date of filing
of such documents. Any statement contained herein or in a document
incorporated or deemed to be incorporated herein by reference will be deemed
to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein (as to
documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated herein by reference) or in
any other subsequently filed document which also is or is deemed to be
incorporated herein by reference modifies or supersedes such statement. Any
such statement so modified or superseded will not be deemed, except as so
modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus.
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS RELATING
TO CBC HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY CBC, AND ALL INFORMATION RELATING TO KRES HAS BEEN
SUPPLIED BY KRES. EACH OF CBC AND KRES ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY
AND COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION IT HAS SUPPLIED.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SUMMARY................................................................... 7
RISK FACTORS.............................................................. 29
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC............................. 35
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES................................................. 38
THE MEETINGS.............................................................. 39
BACKGROUND AND REASONS FOR THE MERGER..................................... 41
Background.............................................................. 41
Recommendations of the CBC Board; Reasons for the Merger................ 42
Recommendations of the KRES Board; Reasons for the Merger............... 44
OPINION OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR.............................................. 45
MATERIAL EFFECTS OF THE MERGER............................................ 50
General Effects......................................................... 50
Material Federal Income Tax Considerations.............................. 50
Accounting Treatment.................................................... 52
Exchange Act Requirements............................................... 52
OPERATIONS FOLLOWING THE MERGER........................................... 52
THE MERGER................................................................ 54
General; Merger Consideration........................................... 54
Adjustments to Merger Consideration..................................... 54
Effective Time.......................................................... 55
Exchange of Certificates................................................ 55
Fractional Shares....................................................... 55
Stock Exchange Listing.................................................. 56
Expenses................................................................ 56
Effect on Employee Benefit and Stock Plans.............................. 56
Representations and Warranties.......................................... 56
Certain Covenants....................................................... 57
No Solicitation of Transactions......................................... 59
Indemnification......................................................... 59
Additional Agreements................................................... 60
Conditions to Consummation of the Merger................................ 60
Termination............................................................. 62
Amendment and Waiver.................................................... 63
CERTAIN OTHER AGREEMENTS.................................................. 64
Voting Agreements and Proxy Agreements.................................. 64
Affiliates Agreements................................................... 64
INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE MERGER................................ 65
KRES Management......................................................... 65
KRES Directors.......................................................... 65
Proposed CBC Directors.................................................. 66
Stock Options........................................................... 66
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING KRES......................... 67
KRES Selected Consolidated Financial and Share Data..................... 67
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations of KRES.................................................. 70
Liquidity and Capital Resources......................................... 74
KRES' Business.......................................................... 75
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION........................ 80
CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET........... 81
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CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS.......... 83
DESCRIPTION OF CBC CAPITAL STOCK.......................................... 88
SELECTED INFORMATION REGARDING CBC........................................ 93
Ownership of CBC Capital Stock.......................................... 93
Directors and Executive Officers........................................ 95
Board Committees; Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider
Participation ......................................................... 99
Director's Fees......................................................... 99
CBC Directors and Executive Compensation................................ 100
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification Matters..................... 104
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.......................... 104
CBC's Credit Agreements................................................. 105
Refinancing of Senior Secured and Senior Subordinated Debt.............. 107
SELECTED INFORMATION REGARDING KRES....................................... 108
Ownership of KRES Common................................................ 108
COMPARISON OF RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS OF CBC AND KRES...................... 110
APPRAISAL RIGHTS.......................................................... 111
PROPOSAL FOR NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CBC DIRECTORS..................... 114
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CBC'S 1997 EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN................. 119
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CBC'S 1998 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN............... 122
PROPOSAL TO AMEND CBC'S 1991 SERVICE PROVIDERS STOCK OPTION PLAN.......... 122
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CBC'S 1996 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN...................... 123
PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS...................... 124
OTHER MATTERS............................................................. 124
LEGAL MATTERS............................................................. 125
EXPERTS................................................................... 125
SOLICITATION OF PROXIES................................................... 125
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 1998 CBC ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS......... 125
INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS.................................................... 126
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS............................................. F-1
ANNEXES
ANNEX 1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization
ANNEX 2 Form of Warrant Agreement
ANNEX 3 Opinion of Merrill Lynch Co.
ANNEX 4 Section 262 of Delaware General Corporation Law
ANNEX 5 CBC's 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan
ANNEX 6 CBC's 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
ANNEX 7 Proposed Amendment to CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock Option
Plan
ANNEX 8 CBC's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan
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SUMMARY
The following is a summary of certain of the information contained elsewhere
in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus of CBC and KRES. Reference is made to,
and this summary is qualified in its entirety by, the more detailed information
contained elsewhere in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the Annexes
hereto, and in the documents incorporated herein by reference, which contain
further information, some of which is not summarized below. Stockholders of CBC
and KRES are urged to review carefully the entire Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus and the attached Annexes in their entirety, particularly
the matters referred to under "Risk Factors" and "The Merger."
THE COMPANIES
CBC and Acquisition Corporation. Founded in 1906, CBC believes that it is the
largest vertically-integrated commercial real estate services company in the
United States with 1996 revenue of $583 million and 231 business unit offices
in 107 locations. CBC provides a full range of services to commercial real
estate tenants, owners, and investors including: (i) brokerage (facilitating
sales and leases), investment properties (acquisitions and sales on behalf of
investors), corporate services, property management, and real estate market
research and (ii) mortgage banking (mortgage loan origination and servicing),
investment management and advisory services, and valuation and appraisal
services. CBC owns all the capital stock of CBC Acquisition Corporation, a
Delaware corporation ("Acquisition Corporation"), recently organized by CBC for
the purpose of effecting the acquisition of KRES. CBC's executive offices are
located at 533 South Fremont Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90071-1798 and its
telephone number is (213) 613-3123. See "CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
GROUP, INC."
KRES. KRES is a fully-integrated real estate services company that provides
property, facility and investment management and brokerage services to
institutional and corporate owners of and investors in commercial real estate
in the United States and, to a limited extent, Asia. KRES' executive offices
are located at 4343 Von Karman Avenue, Newport Beach, California 92660 and its
telephone number is (714) 833-9360. See "KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES and
"BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING KRES--KRES' Business."
THE MEETINGS
The CBC Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "CBC Meeting") will be held on
August 26, 1997 at 8:00 A.M., Pacific time, at The Sheraton Grande Hotel, 333
South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California. The KRES Special Meeting of
Stockholders (the "KRES Meeting," and together with the CBC Meeting, the
"Meetings") will be held on August 20, 1997 at 9:00 A.M., Pacific time, at
KRES' executive offices at 4343 Von Karman Avenue, Newport Beach, California
92660.
At the Meetings, CBC and KRES stockholders will each separately consider and
vote upon the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Merger Agreement"), a
copy of which is attached to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus as Annex 1
and is incorporated herein by reference, and the transactions contemplated
thereby, pursuant to which, upon receiving such stockholder approval and
subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions: (1) Acquisition
Corporation will merge into KRES (the "Merger"), with KRES surviving the
Merger; (2) holders of KRES Common will receive (A) a number of shares of CBC
Common equal to 0.776175 (the "Stock Exchange Ratio") multiplied by the number
of shares of KRES Common held by such KRES stockholder (subject to adjustment
as more fully described herein); and (B) a number of warrants to purchase CBC
Common (the "Warrants") equal to 600,000 divided by (i) the number of shares of
KRES Common outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time plus (ii) the
number of shares of KRES subject to KRES options outstanding and held by
individuals who are directors, employees or consultants of KRES or its
subsidiaries immediately prior to the Effective Time (the "Warrant Exchange
Ratio") (the Warrant Exchange
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(0.083238 Warrants per share of KRES Common based on an assumed aggregate of
7,208,243 shares of KRES Common Stock outstanding and underlying such KRES
Options immediately prior to the Effective Time) multiplied by the number of
shares of KRES Common held by such KRES stockholder; (3) the outstanding
options to acquire KRES Common held by directors, employees or consultants of
KRES or its subsidiaries immediately prior to the Effective Time (the "KRES
Options") will be exchanged for equivalent options to purchase CBC Common and
holders of such KRES Options will receive a number of Warrants to purchase CBC
Common equal to 0.083238 (based on an assumed aggregate of 7,208,243 shares of
KRES Common Stock outstanding and underlying such KRES options immediately
prior to the Effective Time) multiplied by the number of shares of KRES Common
underlying such KRES Options; (4) options to purchase an aggregate of 550,000
shares of CBC Common will be granted to five employees or directors of KRES who
will become employees or directors of CBC and (5) KRES will become a wholly-
owned subsidiary of CBC, whose stock will immediately be contributed by CBC to
its principal operating subsidiary, CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. ("CBC
Group") thereby making KRES a subsidiary of CBC Group. The number of shares of
CBC Common issued in connection with the Merger will not exceed 5,614,261
(including shares of CBC Common underlying CBC Options issued in exchange for
KRES Options), and the number of shares into which the Warrants are exercisable
will not exceed 600,000. Each Warrant shall be exercisable into one share of
CBC Common at an exercise price of $30.00 per share of CBC Common. In addition,
each Warrant will be subject to the terms and conditions of a Warrant
Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Annex 2 and is incorporated
herein by reference. The Stock Exchange Ratio is also to herein as the
"Exchange Ratio" and is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances as
more fully described herein. See "THE MERGER." The holders of CBC Common as of
the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time") will continue to hold
their securities following the Merger. See "THE MEETINGS."
The Exchange Ratio was reached as a result of negotiations between management
of CBC and certain stockholders of KRES, and was later approved by the CBC
Board and the KRES Board after consultation with their advisors. See
"Background and Reasons for the Merger" for a description of the factors
considered in determining the Exchange Ratio.
In addition, at the CBC Meeting, the holders of CBC Common, Series A-1
Preferred Stock ("CBC A-1 Preferred") and Series A-2 Preferred Stock ("CBC A-2
Preferred") will also be asked to consider and act upon the following matters:
1. To elect nineteen (19) Directors to serve as such until the next Annual
Meeting of CBC Stockholders and until their successors are elected and
qualified;
2. To approve CBC's 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan;
3. To approve the CBC's 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan;
4. To approve an amendment to CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan
to clarify that options may be granted either at fair market value or, when an
employee or independent contractor has given up the right to receive cash
compensation, at an appropriate discount;
5. To approve CBC's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan.
6. To ratify the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as independent
accountants for CBC for 1997; and
7. To consider and act upon such other matters as may properly come before
the CBC Meeting.
Holders of KRES Common will not act on these proposals. This Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus is being furnished to holders of CBC Common. The holders
of CBC's other classes of stock not subject to the proxy solicitation
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange
Act") are also being sent copies of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
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RECOMMENDATION OF CBC AND KRES BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
Each of the Board of Directors of CBC (the "CBC Board") and the Board of
Directors of KRES (the "KRES Board") unanimously approved the Merger Agreement
and believes that the transactions contemplated thereby are fair and in the
best interests of their respective stockholders. Each Board unanimously
recommends that its stockholders vote in favor of the Merger Agreement and the
transactions contemplated thereby. See "BACKGROUND AND REASONS FOR THE MERGER."
RECOMMENDATION OF CBC BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR PROPOSALS OTHER THAN THE MERGER
The CBC Board has approved, by a unanimous vote of those directors present,
the 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan, the 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the
proposed amendment to the 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan and the 1996
Equity Incentive Plan and has appointed the firm of Arthur Andersen LLP,
Certified Public Accountants. The CBC Board also recommends a vote in favor of
each of these proposals and in favor of ratifying the appointment of Arthur
Andersen LLP.
OPINION OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR
CBC retained Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("Merrill
Lynch") to render an opinion to the CBC Board with respect to CBC's proposed
business combination with KRES. On April 22, 1997, Merrill Lynch delivered its
opinion (the "Merrill Lynch Opinion") to the CBC Board that, as of such date
and based upon and subject to certain factors and assumptions set forth
therein, the aggregate consideration to be paid by CBC as set forth in the
April 18, 1997 draft of the Merger Agreement (the "Transaction Consideration")
is fair to CBC from a financial point of view. On June 6, 1997, Merrill Lynch
delivered a letter to CBC which informed CBC that, based upon the terms of the
final Merger Agreement dated May 14, 1997, it would not have modified its
opinion dated April 22, 1997 that the aggregate consideration to be paid by CBC
in the Merger is fair from a financial point of view to CBC. The full text of
the Merrill Lynch Opinion and the June 6, 1997 update letter, which set forth
the assumptions made, matters considered and limitations on the review
undertaken by Merrill Lynch, are attached as Annex 3 to this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus. Stockholders of CBC are urged to read the Merrill Lynch
Opinion and the June 6, 1997 letter in their entirety. See "OPINION OF
FINANCIAL ADVISOR."
VOTE REQUIRED; SHARE OWNERSHIP
The Merger. Approval of the Merger Agreement by the stockholders of CBC is
not required under Delaware law or the CBC Fourth Restated Certificate of
Incorporation (the "CBC Certificate"). However, the rules of the Nasdaq
National Market require such approval by a majority of the votes cast by the
CBC stockholders. Accordingly, the affirmative vote of a majority of the total
votes cast by the holders of CBC Common, CBC A-1 Preferred and CBC A-2
Preferred, voting together as a single class, and the holders of a majority of
the outstanding shares of KRES Common present at the KRES Meeting in person or
by proxy are required to approve the Merger Agreement.
Holders of CBC A-1 Preferred are entitled to two votes per share, holders of
CBC A-2 Preferred are entitled to one vote per share, holders of CBC Common are
entitled to one vote per share and holders of KRES Common are entitled to one
vote per share. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on July 7,
1997 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meetings. See "THE
MEETINGS--The CBC Meeting."
As of May 31, 1997, there were (i) 13,371,936 shares of CBC Common
outstanding, of which 18.6% was beneficially owned by directors and executive
officers of CBC and their respective affiliates and (ii) 6,680,743 shares of
KRES Common outstanding of which 97% was beneficially owned by directors and
executive officers of KRES and their respective affiliates.
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Other Matters to be Considered by CBC Stockholders. Directors of CBC are
elected annually by a plurality of the votes of the shares entitled to vote at
the CBC Meeting. A vote of a majority of the outstanding votes entitled to be
cast by the holders of CBC A-1 Preferred, CBC A-2 Preferred and CBC Common,
voting together as a single class, is required to approve the CBC 1997 Employee
Stock Option Plan, the CBC 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the proposed
amendment to the CBC 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan and the 1996
Equity Incentive Plan and to ratify the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as
independent accountants.
EFFECTS OF THE MERGER
Certain Federal Income Tax Considerations. The Merger is intended to qualify
as a "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. If the Merger so qualifies, stockholders of
KRES generally would recognize no gain or loss on the exchange of their shares
of KRES Common for shares of CBC Common. However, KRES stockholders may
recognize gain with respect to the receipt of Warrants. ALL KRES STOCKHOLDERS
ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE SPECIFIC TAX CONSEQUENCES
TO THEM OF THE MERGER. See "CERTAIN EFFECTS OF THE MERGER--Certain Federal
Income Tax Considerations."
Accounting Treatment. The Merger will be accounted for by CBC under the
purchase method of accounting. See "CERTAIN EFFECTS OF THE MERGER--Accounting
Treatment."
OPERATIONS FOLLOWING THE MERGER
Following the Merger, CBC presently intends to combine the KRES property
management and brokerage operations with the property management and brokerage
operations of CBC. The facility management operations of KRES will be combined
with the corporate services operations of CBC while the pension advisory/assets
management business of KRES generally will operate on a parallel but
independent basis. CBC currently intends (i) to continue its expansion plans of
CBC within its existing geographic market area, (ii) to utilize the "best of
class" of the current product and marketing strategies of CBC and KRES (iii) to
utilize the cross-learning opportunities and complementary services the
consolidated operations will provide, and (iv) to realize certain cost savings
and operational efficiencies as a result of the consolidation of various
business operations and corporate functions. See "OPERATIONS FOLLOWING THE
MERGER."
The current CBC directors are expected to remain as directors of CBC
following the Merger. In addition, following the Merger, so long as certain
KRES shareholders who are signatories to the Merger Agreement (collectively,
the "KRES Shareholders") hold shares equal to 60% of the shares originally
issued to them pursuant to the Merger Agreement, three individuals selected by
such shareholders (and reasonably satisfactory to the Corporate Governance
Committee of the CBC Board) shall be nominated for election to the CBC Board.
For so long as they are employed or engaged by CBC two of those individuals
will be Raymond E. Wirta and Donald M. Koll, current KRES directors. In
addition to the three directors referred to above, following the Effective Time
and until the election of directors to CBC's Board at the first annual meeting
of stockholders following the Effective Time, CBC will cause one individual
selected by AP KMS II, LLC (a principal current stockholder of KRES) and
reasonably satisfactory to the Corporate Governance Committee of CBC's Board to
be nominated for election to CBC's Board. In the event that the KRES
Shareholders no longer hold shares equal to 60% of the shares originally issued
to them pursuant to the Merger Agreement, so long as FS Equity Partners III,
L.P. and FS Equity Partners International, L.P. (collectively "FS") own 60% of
the shares originally issued to FS pursuant to the Merger Agreement, CBC will
cause one individual selected by FS and reasonably satisfactory to the
Corporate Governance Committee of the CBC Board to be nominated for election to
CBC's Board. CBC expects to retain all of its current executive officers and
substantially all of its senior management (although not necessarily in their
current positions) following the Merger. Following the Merger, Raymond E. Wirta
will be appointed as President--Capital Markets of CBC and William S. Rothe
will be appointed Senior
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Executive Vice President of CBC Group. A majority of the other executive
officers of KRES will become senior officers of CBC Group. See "OPERATIONS
FOLLOWING THE MERGER," "INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE MERGER," "SELECTED
INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO KRES--Directors and Executive Officers," and
"SELECTED INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO CBC--Directors and Executive Officers."
TERMS OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT
Effective Time. If the Merger Agreement is approved by the requisite CBC
stockholder vote and the requisite KRES stockholder vote and if all other
conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement are satisfied or waived, the
Merger will become effective on the day an agreement of merger is filed with
the Delaware Secretary of State or such later time as specified in the
Certificate of Merger (the "Effective Time"). Assuming all other conditions to
the Merger are satisfied or waived, it is anticipated that the filing of such
agreement of merger will occur promptly after the stockholders of CBC and KRES
approve the Merger Agreement. See "THE MERGER--Effective Time."
Exchange of Certificates. Prior to the Effective Time, transmittal forms will
be sent by Walter V. Stafford, Secretary of CBC, to the holders of KRES Common
to be used for forwarding their KRES stock certificates to CBC for surrender
and exchange for certificates representing CBC Common and Warrant Certificates.
See "THE MERGER--Exchange of Certificates."
Conditions. The respective obligations of CBC and KRES to effect the Merger
are subject to various conditions described in "THE MERGER--Conditions to the
Merger," which include but are not limited to: (i) requisite stockholder
approvals, (ii) the absence of any restraining order or injunction that would
prevent the consummation of the Merger, (iii) the performance by the other
party of its obligations under the Merger Agreement and the accuracy of the
other party's representations and warranties contained therein, and (iv) the
receipt of an opinion from legal counsel as to certain legal and tax matters.
The respective obligations of CBC and KRES to consummate the Merger are
conditioned upon all waiting periods (and any extensions thereof) applicable to
consummation of the Merger under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements
Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act") having expired or terminated. On June
6, 1997, CBC and each of FS Equity Partners III, L.P. ("FSEP III") and Donald
M. Koll filed the information and materials required under the HSR Act with the
Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and the Federal
Trade Commission with respect to the Merger. On July 6, 1997, the waiting
period terminated. CBC and KRES are not currently aware of any other material
governmental permits, approvals, consents or similar actions that are required
for consummation of the Merger, except for compliance with applicable federal
and state securities laws.
Termination. The Merger Agreement is subject to termination at the option of
either CBC or KRES if the Merger is not consummated by October 31, 1997 and
prior to that time upon the occurrence of certain events. The Merger Agreement
may be terminated by CBC if over 100,000 shares of KRES Common vote against the
Merger, file a written demand for appraisal of such shares and otherwise act to
perfect their rights as dissenting stockholders under Delaware law. See "THE
MERGER--Termination" and "APPRAISAL RIGHTS."
KRES Options. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, CBC will assume the KRES
Options outstanding under the KRES Amended Nonqualified Performance Stock
Option Plan (the "KRES Performance Option Plan") held by various individuals
who are directors, employees or consultants of KRES or its subsidiaries
immediately prior to the Effective Time by substituting a CBC Option for each
such KRES Option. Each CBC Option so substituted by CBC will continue to be
subject to substantially the same terms and conditions set forth in the KRES
options plans, except that (i) such CBC Options will be exercisable for that
number of whole shares of CBC Common equal to the product of the number of
shares of KRES Common that were purchasable under such KRES Options immediately
prior to the Effective Time multiplied by the Stock Exchange Ratio, and (ii)
the per share exercise
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price for the shares of CBC Common issuable upon exercise of such CBC Option
will be equal to the quotient determined by dividing the exercise price per
share of KRES Common at which such KRES Option was exercisable immediately
prior to the Effective Time by the Stock Exchange Ratio. Following the
Effective Time, each such individual entitled to receive a CBC Option will
receive a number of Warrants to purchase CBC Common equal to 0.083238 (based on
an assumed aggregate of 7,208,243 shares of KRES Common outstanding and
underlying such KRES Options immediately prior to the Effective Time)
multiplied by the number of shares of KRES Common into which such KRES Option
is exercisable. As of May 31, 1997, there were outstanding options to purchase
532,500 shares of KRES Common. See "THE MERGER--Effect on Employee Benefit and
Stock Plans."
CBC Options to Certain KRES Affiliates. Raymond E. Wirta (KRES' Chief
Executive Officer, who will become President--Capital Markets of CBC and CBC
Group) and William S. Rothe (KRES' President, who will become a Senior
Executive Vice President of CBC and CBC Group) will each receive a 10-year
option for 100,000 shares of CBC Common at an exercise price of $22.75, and
Richard Abraham and Richard Wollack (senior executives of KRES who will become
senior executives of CBC and CBC Group) will each receive a 10-year option to
purchase 50,000 shares of CBC Common at an exercise price of $22.75. Each of
these options vests as to one-third of the shares three years after the
Effective Time, two-thirds after four years and all of the shares after five
years. If an optionee's employment terminates he forfeits all unvested shares.
Donald M. Koll will become a director of and a consultant to CBC and will
receive a 10-year option to purchase 250,000 shares of CBC Common at a price of
$36.75 per share. This option is fully exercisable at anytime but terminates
one year after Mr. Koll ceases to be a consultant to CBC. Mr. Koll's consulting
arrangement may be terminated by either party at any time.
CERTAIN OTHER AGREEMENTS
Voting Agreement with Certain KRES Shareholders. On May 14, 1997 CBC, KRES
and the KRES Shareholders entered into a Voting Agreement which provides, among
other things, that (i) the KRES Shareholders agree to vote their shares of KRES
Common in favor of the Merger and (ii) FS, which holds approximately 65% of the
outstanding KRES Common in the aggregate, agreed not to vote to elect or remove
directors or change the current composition of the KRES Board. As of May 31,
1997, the seven stockholders and optionholders who are parties to such
agreement held in the aggregate approximately 96.7% of the outstanding KRES
Common (approximately 91.1% on a fully diluted basis) and options to purchase
115,000 shares of KRES Common. The remaining 31 shareholders and optionholders
of KRES who, as of May 31, 1997, held approximately 3.3% of the outstanding
KRES Common (approximately 8.9% on a fully diluted basis) and options to
purchase 342,500 shares of KRES Common are not parties to the Voting Agreement
with CBC. Only stockholders are entitled to vote, optionholders have no voting
rights. See "CERTAIN OTHER AGREEMENTS--Voting Agreements."
KRES Proxy Agreements. CBC has entered into certain proxy agreements with
each of the KRES shareholders who are parties to the Voting Agreement pursuant
to which such shareholders have granted CBC irrevocable proxies to vote KRES
Common held by such shareholders in favor of the Merger Agreement. See "CERTAIN
OTHER AGREEMENTS--KRES Proxy Agreements."
INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE MERGER
At the CBC Meeting, CBC will increase the size of its Board by four members
and nominate for election Messrs. Koll and Wirta, Bradford M. Freeman and
Ricardo Koenigsberger. Following the Merger (i) James J. Didion, John C.
Haeckel and Walter V. Stafford will constitute the board of directors of KRES,
to serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified, (ii) pursuant
to an employment agreement signed concurrently with the Merger Agreement but
effective at the Effective Time, Mr. Rothe will become an officer of CBC and
will receive stock options from CBC, and (iii) CBC will substitute CBC Options
for outstanding KRES Options in accordance with the Merger Agreement. See
"INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE MERGER."
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COMPARISON OF STOCKHOLDERS' RIGHTS
The rights of stockholders of KRES are currently governed by applicable
Delaware law, the KRES Certificate of Incorporation, the KRES Bylaws and that
certain Third Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement dated as of January
9, 1997. Subject to the valid exercise of appraisal rights, if any, holders of
KRES Common outstanding as of the Effective Time will become stockholders of
CBC, a Delaware corporation, and their rights as CBC stockholders from and
after the Merger will be governed by applicable Delaware law, CBC's Certificate
and CBC's Bylaws. Certain differences exist between the rights of stockholders
of KRES under the KRES Certificate of Incorporation and the KRES Bylaws and the
rights of stockholders under CBC's Certificate and CBC's Bylaws. See
"COMPARISON OF THE RIGHTS OF HOLDERS OF CBC COMMON AND KRES COMMON."
REGISTRATION RIGHTS
Pursuant to a registration rights agreement between CBC and the holders of
its Preferred Stock, CBC will use its best efforts to include in a CBC-
initiated registration shares of CBC Common into which the Preferred Stock is
convertible under certain circumstances. In addition, in connection with the
Merger, CBC entered into a registration rights agreement with certain
shareholders of KRES which provides for the registration of shares of CBC
Common issued to such shareholders in connection with the Merger or upon the
exercise of the Warrants. Pursuant to this agreement, upon the request by such
shareholders holding a threshold amount of CBC Common, CBC is obligated to use
its best efforts to initiate two registrations during its 1998 fiscal year, two
during its 1999 fiscal year and two during the period beginning fiscal year
2000 and ending and the end of fiscal year 2002. Each such registration is
required to be underwritten. CBC is obligated to keep the first such
registration effective for a period of 90 days and, in the case of each other
such registration, for a period of 60 days. See "DESCRIPTION OF CBC CAPITAL
STOCK--Registration Rights."
APPRAISAL RIGHTS
Except to the extent such rights may have been waived, holders of KRES Common
who object to the Merger in accordance with the statutory procedures prescribed
in the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "Delaware Corporation Law") may be
entitled to receive cash for their stock if such stockholders do not vote in
favor of the Merger, validly file demands for appraisal, demonstrate to KRES'
and CBC's satisfaction (including through a court order in an appraisal
proceeding) that such shares are entitled to appraisal rights and otherwise act
to perfect their rights as dissenting stockholders pursuant to the Delaware
Corporation Law. For a description of appraisal rights under the Delaware
Corporation Law and the method of perfecting such rights, see "APPRAISAL
RIGHTS." The Merger Agreement may be terminated by CBC if more than 100,000
shares of KRES Common validly perfect their rights of appraisal of such stock
and demonstrate to KRES' satisfaction (including through a court order in an
appraisal proceeding) that such shares are entitled to appraisal rights. See
"THE MERGER--Termination."
RISK FACTORS
Stockholders of CBC and KRES should carefully review the matters set forth
under "RISK FACTORS" before voting on the Merger.
MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND DATA
CBC Common has been quoted on the Nasdaq National Market since CBC's initial
public offering in November, 1996 under the symbol "CBCG." KRES Common is not
traded on any securities market or exchange. Pursuant to a Stock Subscription
Agreement dated January 9, 1997, KRES issued 1,388,889 shares of KRES Common to
FS and AP KMS II, LLC at $18.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of
$25,000,002.
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The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low
range of the CBC Common bid prices as quoted by Nasdaq National Market for
fiscal 1996 and thereafter. The bid prices may represent quotations between
dealers without adjustment for retail markups, markdowns or commissions and may
not represent actual transactions.
PER SHARE OF
CBC COMMON
--------------
HIGH LOW
------ ------
Fiscal Year 1996:
October 1--December 31
(commencing November 25, 1996).............................. $20.25 $18.00
Fiscal Year 1997:
January 1--March 31.......................................... 27.375 18.25
April 1--June 1.............................................. 24.25 20.75
Neither CBC nor KRES has ever paid cash dividends on its respective common
stock. Both CBC and KRES presently intend to retain earnings for the
development of their respective businesses and do not anticipate paying cash
dividends on their common stock in the foreseeable future. CBC's Credit
Agreement with The Sumitomo Bank, Ltd., as agent for the majority lenders,
prohibits the payment of cash dividends in excess of 50% of CBC's cumulative
consolidated net income in any fiscal year. Such distributions are prohibited
under the terms of KRES' credit facility with Bankers Trust Company, as agent
for the lenders who are parties thereto.
The following table sets forth the final quote for CBC Common on the Nasdaq
National Market on May 12, 1997, the last full day of trading prior to the
public announcement that the parties to the Merger Agreement had reached
agreement on its terms and the latest practicable trading day before the
printing of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus:
CBC
COMMON
------
May 12, 1997.......................................................... $23.00
July 22, 1997......................................................... $32.00
On March 18, 1997, CBC issued a press release announcing that it was engaged
in merger negotiations with KRES. On March 17, 1997, the last full day of
trading before CBC issued this press release, the closing price for CBC Common
on the Nasdaq National Market was $24.50.
Stockholders are urged to obtain current market quotations of CBC Common in
connection with voting their shares.
SUMMARY HISTORICAL AND PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA
The following information sets forth summary financial and other data for
each of CBC and KRES. This information should be read in conjunction with and
is qualified in its entirety by the separate historical consolidated financial
statements and accompanying notes of CBC and KRES included herein or
incorporated herein by reference. The Pro Forma Combined Summary Financial Data
is intended for informational purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the
future financial position or future results of operations of the combined
company or of the financial position or the results of operations of the
combined company that would have actually occurred had the Merger been in
effect as of the date or for the periods presented.
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CBC SELECTED CONSOLIDATED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA
The following table sets forth selected financial and other data for CBC on a
consolidated historical basis for the periods and dates indicated. The selected
historical balance sheet data as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the
statement of operations data for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1996 are derived from the financial statements of CBC that have
been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, and
incorporated by reference herein. The selected historical balance sheet data as
of December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 and the statement of operations data for
the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 are derived from audited financial
statements not included herein. The selected historical financial data for each
of the three-month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 are derived from
unaudited financial statements prepared on the same basis as the audited
financial statements and containing, in the opinion of management, all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a
fair presentation of the financial position at such dates and the operating
results and cash flows for such periods. Period to period comparability in 1995
and 1996 is affected by the Westmark acquisition completed in June 1995 and the
L.J. Melody acquisition completed in July 1996. A significant portion of CBC's
revenue is transactional in nature and seasonal. Historically, this seasonality
has caused CBC's revenue, operating income and net income to be lower in the
first two calendar quarters and higher in the third and fourth calendar
quarters of each year. The results of operations for the three months ended
March 31, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the
entire year ending December 31, 1997 or for any future period.
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CBC SELECTED CONSOLIDATED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
DATA:
Revenue................. $ 134,064 $ 112,741 $ 583,068 $ 468,460 $ 428,988 $ 392,037 $ 360,223
Costs and expenses:
Commissions, fees and
other incentives...... 67,607 55,007 292,266 239,018 225,085 206,070 187,582
Operating,
administrative and
other................. 56,390 49,560 228,799 187,968 170,234 160,073 152,402
Depreciation and
amortization(1)....... 3,121 3,280 13,574 11,631 8,091 49,606 45,855
Non-recurring charges.. -- -- -- -- -- -- 4,500
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating income (loss). 6,946 4,894 48,429 29,843 25,578 (23,712) (30,116)
Interest income......... 632 395 1,503 1,674 1,109 915 1,083
Interest expense........ 3,745 5,928 24,123 23,267 17,362 14,240 15,516
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss) before
provision (benefit) for
income tax............. 3,833 (639) 25,809 8,250 9,325 (37,037) (44,549)
Provision (benefit) for
income tax............. 1,560 (48) 11,160 841 152 112 12
Reduction of valuation
allowances............. -- -- (55,900) -- -- -- --
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net provision (benefit)
for income tax......... 1,560 (48) (44,740) 841 152 112 12
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income (loss)....... $ 2,273 $ (591) $ 70,549 $ 7,409 $ 9,173 $ (37,149) $ (44,561)
========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Net income (loss)
applicable to common
stockholders .......... $ 1,273 $ (591) $ 69,549 $ 7,409 $ 9,173 $ (37,149) $ (44,561)
Primary earnings (loss)
per share.............. $ 0.09 $ (0.05) $ 5.02 $ 0.55 $ 0.69 $ (3.23) $ (3.89)
Number of shares used in
computing primary
earnings (loss) per
share.................. 13,898,616 11,981,658 13,845,325 13,540,541 13,305,118 11,504,644 11,445,377
Fully diluted earnings
(loss) per share....... $ 0.09 $ (0.05) $ 4.97 $ 0.55 $ 0.69 $ (3.23) $ (3.89)
Number of shares used in
computing fully diluted
earnings (loss) per
share.................. 13,903,933 11,981,658 14,184,296 13,540,541 13,305,118 11,504,644 11,445,377
OTHER DATA:
EBITDA(2)............... $ 10,067 $ 8,174 $ 62,003 $ 41,474 $ 33,669 $ 25,894 $ 15,739
Ratio of earnings to
fixed charges(3)....... 1.72 -- 1.84 1.28 1.40 -- --
Deficiency of earnings
to fixed charges(3).... -- $ (639) -- -- -- $ (37,037) $ (44,549)
Net cash provided by
(used in) operating
activities............. $ (15,766) $ (12,557) $ 65,694 $ 30,632 $ 31,418 $ 19,609 $ 10,911
Net cash (used in)
investing activities... $ (9,843) $ (1,884) $ (10,906) $ (24,888) $ (3,865) $ (5,629) $ (4,821)
Net cash provided by
(used in) financing
activities............. $ 11,657 $ 7,520 $ (28,505) $ (11,469) $ (4,923) $ (14,662) $ (2,157)
AS OF MARCH 31 AS OF DECEMBER 31,
------------------ ----------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
-------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash
equivalents............ $ 35,376 $ 16,124 $ 49,328 $ 23,045 $ 28,770 $ 6,140 $ 6,822
Total assets............ 256,252 181,313 278,944 190,954 150,100 128,914 173,274
Total long-term debt.... 145,009 264,397 148,529 250,142 233,571 239,853 239,473
Total liabilities....... 253,810 334,600 280,459 345,642 314,648 303,774 311,630
Total stockholders'
equity (deficit)....... 2,442 (153,346) (1,515) (154,688) (164,548) (174,860) (138,356)
(footnotes on following page)
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(1) Amounts for 1993 and 1992 reflect the amortization of intangibles
associated with the acquisition in 1989 of CB Commercial Real Estate Group,
Inc. of $42.9 million and $40.7 million, respectively.
(2) EBITDA represents earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and
amortization, thereby removing the effect of certain non-cash charges on
income, consisting of depreciation and the amortization of intangible
assets relating to acquisitions. Management believes that the presentation
of EBITDA will enhance a reader's understanding of CBC's operating
performance and ability to service debt as it provides a measure of cash
generated that can be used by CBC to service its debt and for other
required or discretionary purposes. Management has used EBITDA as one of
the primary measures of operating performance in evaluating its recent
acquisitions. Net cash available to CBC for discretionary purposes
represents remaining cash, after debt service and other cash requirements,
such as capital expenditures, are deducted from EBITDA. EBITDA should not
be considered as an alternative either (i) to operating income (determined
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP")) or
(ii) to operating cash flow (determined in accordance with GAAP). The
measure entitled "EBITDA" may not be comparable to similarly entitled
measures reported by other companies.
(3) The ratio of earnings to fixed charges represents earnings before income
taxes and fixed charges divided by fixed charges. Fixed charges include
interest expense and one-third of rent expense relating to operating
leases. Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges is presented for periods
when CBC's earnings were not sufficient to cover its fixed charges
requirement. Earnings included non-cash depreciation and amortization
charges of $3.1 million, $3.3 million, $13.6 million, $11.6 million, $8.1
million, $49.6 million and $45.9 million for the three month periods ended
March 31, 1997 and 1996, and for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995,
1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
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KRES SELECTED CONSOLIDATED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
The following tables set forth financial and other data for KRES on a
consolidated historical basis for the periods and dates indicated. The selected
historical financial data as of December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996 and for
the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the year ended March 31, 1996 and the
four month and eight month periods ended March 31, 1995 and November 30, 1994,
respectively, are derived from, and are qualified by reference to, KRES' and
KRES' predecessor's audited consolidated financial statements included
elsewhere in this Prospectus. The selected financial data as of March 31, 1995,
1994 and 1993 and for the years ended March 31, 1994 and 1993 are derived from
the audited consolidated financial statements of KRES' and KRES' predecessor
not included herein. The selected historical consolidated financial data for
the three month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the nine month
period ended December 31, 1995 are derived from unaudited financial statements.
The unaudited financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of
normal recurring accruals, which KRES considers necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for these
periods. Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 1997 are
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire
year ending December 31, 1997.
The financial and other data presented below are qualified by reference to
and should be read in conjunction with KRES' audited consolidated historical
financial statements and notes thereto, "Business and Financial Information
Regarding KRES--Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations of KRES," and other information included elsewhere in
this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
KRES(1) INC. (PREDECESSOR)(1)
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FOUR
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED MONTHS EIGHT MONTHS YEAR
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED MARCH 31,
-------------------- --------------------- MARCH 31, MARCH 31, NOVEMBER 30, ----------------
1997(2) 1996(2) 1996 1995 1996 1995 1994 1994 1993
--------- --------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------- -------
Revenue................. $ 35,005 $ 29,824 $ 99,236 $ 89,877 $ 119,700 $ 32,490 $ 51,566 $59,671 $38,924
Costs and expenses,
excluding depreciation,
amortization and
interest............... 34,317 25,534 87,964 77,365 102,899 28,939 47,472 53,152 33,742
Depreciation............ 700 535 1,753 1,348 1,883 486 682 736 184
Amortization............ 2,146 2,013 5,946 4,924 6,937 1,389 1,545 980 455
Operating income (loss). (2,010) 2,189 4,726 6,705 8,893 1,565 1,822 5,143 4,543
Income (loss) before
provision for income
taxes.................. (2,767) 1,254 1,267 3,749 5,002 973 653 5,017 4,506
Net income (loss)....... (2,097) 584 (338) 1,462 2,047 388 250 2,987 2,701
Net income (loss) per
common and common
equivalent share
outstanding............ (.32) .11 (.06) .27 .38 .07 -- -- --
Weighted average number
of common and common
equivalent shares
outstanding(3)......... 6,557,286 5,427,305 5,301,455 5,371,940 5,385,781 5,267,704 -- -- --
OTHER DATA:
EBITDA(4)............... 732 4,673 12,068 12,759 17,431 3,343 3,211 6,812 5,182
Net cash provided by
(used in) operating
activities............. 745 6,511 (4,407) 3,022 9,533 (3,850) (172) 404 33
Net cash (used in)
investing activities... (1,285) (2,172) (3,143) (11,722) (13,894) (31,801) (2,182) (4,070) (2,744)
Net cash provided by
(used in) financing
activities............. (512) 212 2,956 10,979 11,191 34,780 2,530 (141) --
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT
END OF PERIOD):
Working capital......... 18,694 12,796 136 2,337 12,796 (2,298) -- 3,304 9,832
Total assets............ 126,899 126,207 136,384 123,250 126,207 96,696 -- 32,858 17,357
Long-term liabilities... 33,909 45,297 37,740 43,552 45,297 27,597 -- 2,832 250
Minority interest....... 10,360 13,631 10,848 8,847 13,631 8,552 -- 2,383 552
Stockholders' equity.... 57,432 35,245 34,904 34,601 35,245 32,985 -- 14,159 12,616
(footnotes on following page)
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(1) The financial data for KRES reflect the effects of the merger of Koll
Management Services, Inc. into KRES (the "KRES/KMS Merger") and as a result
are not comparable to the financial data for Koll Management Services, Inc.
(the Predecessor Company) prior to the Merger.
(2) A significant component of KRES' revenue is transactional in nature which
is subject to certain seasonality. Historically, KRES' revenue, operating
income and net income in the first and fourth quarters of its fiscal years
are generally lower than in the second and third quarters due to these
fluctuations, which is consistent with industry trends. Therefore,
quarterly results are not necessarily representative of results for the
entire year.
(3) See Note 1 of Notes to KRES Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4) EBITDA represents earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and
amortization, thereby removing the effect of certain non-cash charges on
income, consisting of depreciation and the amortization of intangible
assets relating to acquisitions. Non-cash compensation expense under stock
award plans of $329,000 for the period ending December 31, 1996, certain
other non-recurring items including compensation expense related to the
KRES/KMS merger of $1,208,000 for the eight months ending November 30, 1994
and recognition of certain costs related to KRES' IPO effort and the
unexpected loan fees related to the previous credit facility repaid in
January 1997 of $1,390,000 for the period ending March 31, 1997 are
included as expenses which have the effect of reducing EBITDA.
Management believes that the presentation of EBITDA will enhance a reader's
understanding of KRES' operating performance and ability to service debt as
it provides a measure of cash generated that can be used by KRES to service
its debt and for other required or discretionary purposes. Management has
used EBITDA as one of the primary measures of operating performance in
evaluating its recent acquisitions. EBITDA should not be considered as an
alternative either (i) to operating income (determined in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP")), or (ii) operating cash
flow (determined in accordance with GAAP). The measure entitled "EBITDA" may
not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other
companies.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
The following unaudited pro forma balance sheet as of March 31, 1997 and
statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and for the
year ended December 31, 1996 ("the pro forma financial statements") give effect
to (i) the Merger as if it had occurred as of January 1, 1996 in the pro forma
combined statements of operations and as of March 31, 1997 in the pro forma
combined balance sheet and (ii) the acquisition, in the pro forma combined
statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 1996, of L. J. Melody
by CBC as if this acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 1996. See
"DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK and THE MERGER."
The pro forma adjustments are based upon currently available information and
upon certain assumptions that management believes are reasonable. The Merger
and the acquisition of L. J. Melody have been accounted for by CBC as a
purchase. The adjustments included in the pro forma financial statements
represent the effects of CBC's preliminary determination and allocation of the
purchase price to the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired, based
upon currently available information. There can be no assurance that the actual
effects will not differ significantly from the pro forma adjustments reflect in
the pro forma financial statements.
The pro forma financial statements are not necessarily indicative of either
future results of operations or results that might have been achieved if the
transactions had been consummated as of the dates indicated. The pro forma
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical
consolidated financial statements and footnotes of CBC, KRES and L. J. Melody
included herein.
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PRO FORMA COMBINED SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997
CBC KRES PRO FORMA TOTAL
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
-------------------- -------------------- ----------- ---------
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash................... $ 35,376 $ 2,786 $ -- $ 38,162
Short-term
investments........... 6,400 -- -- 6,400
Receivables............ 29,487 27,209 -- 56,696
Accounts receivable
from affiliates....... -- 3,528 -- 3,528
Deferred taxes......... 14,925 1,746 10,308 (h) 26,979
Prepaid and other...... 6,845 8,623 (4,436)(a) 11,032
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Total Current Assets. 93,033 43,892 5,872 142,797
Property plant and
equipment.............. 40,998 6,100 -- 47,098
Goodwill................ 64,675 37,313 75,987 (b) 183,472
10,669 (a)
3,253 (c)
10,792 (d)
(20,000)(e)
3,905 (f)
(2,561)(g)
(561)(h)
Investments and
advances............... -- 7,323 2,561 (g) 9,884
Other intangible assets. 9,847 20,627 (3,905)(f) 46,569
20,000 (e)
Inventoried property.... 7,355 -- -- 7,355
Deferred taxes.......... 35,086 -- -- 35,086
Other assets............ 5,258 11,644 (6,233)(a) 7,416
(3,253)(c)
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Total Assets......... $256,252 $126,899 $ 96,526 $ 479,677
======== ======== ======== =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIT)
- ------------------------------------
Current Liabilities:
Compensation and
employee benefits..... $ 22,232 $ 8,722 $ -- $ 30,954
Accounts payable &
accrued liabilities... 22,657 11,385 10,792 (d) 44,834
Reserve for bonus and
profit sharing........ 3,128 -- -- 3,128
Current maturities of
long-term debt........ 15,031 5,091 -- 20,122
Senior revolving
credit lines.......... 16,000 -- -- 16,000
Current portion of
capital lease
obligations........... 2,100 -- -- 2,100
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Total Current
Liabilities......... 81,148 25,198 10,792 117,138
Senior term loans....... 62,528 -- -- 62,528
Senior subordinated term
loans.................. 72,372 -- -- 72,372
Inventoried property
loan................... 7,470 -- -- 7,470
Other long-term debt.... 2,639 29,972 -- 32,611
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Total long-term debt. 145,009 29,972 -- 174,981
Other long-term
liabilities............ 27,653 2,922 -- 30,575
Deferred income taxes... -- 1,015 7,189 (h) 8,204
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Total Liabilities.... 253,810 59,107 17,981 330,898
Minority Interests...... -- 10,360 -- 10,360
Stockholders' Equity
(Deficit)(i): -- -- -- --
Preferred stock........ 40 -- -- 40
Common stock........... 133 67 (67)(b) 185
52 (b)
Additional paid-in-
capital................ 199,710 58,402 (58,402)(b) 333,077
133,367 (b)
Notes receivable from
sale of stock.......... (5,109) -- -- (5,109)
Retained
earnings/Accumulated
deficit................ (192,332) (1,037) 1,037 (b) (189,774)
2,558 (h)
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Total stockholders'
equity (deficit).... 2,442 57,432 78,545 138,419
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Total liabilities &
stockholders' equity
(deficit)........... $256,252 $126,899 $ 96,526 $ 479,677
======== ======== ======== =========
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CBC COMMERCIAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997
(a) Represents the write-off of amounts related to certain KRES deferred costs
that have been reallocated to the purchase price of assets acquired by CBC.
These costs consisted primarily of costs to organize and structure
investment funds in which KRES holds general partnership interests ($6.1
million), investments and advances ($1.7 million), organization costs ($1.2
million) and miscellaneous other assets.
(b) Represents the fair value of CBC Common Stock, options and warrants
expected to be issued in connection with the Merger and the elimination of
KRES equity. The purchase price included the following amounts attributable
to the CBC Common Stock, options and warrants:
NUMBER TOTAL
--------- ------------
CBC Common Stock................................... 5,185,426 $121,858,000
Options............................................ 428,836 $ 6,861,000
Warrants........................................... 600,000 $ 4,700,000
(c) Represents the write-off of KRES' capitalized deferred debt issuance costs.
(d) Represents an adjustment to accrue the following as a component of purchase
price:
Severance for KRES employees expected to be terminated........ $2,011,000
KRES facilities to be closed.................................. 4,314,000
Integration costs............................................. 492,000
Transaction fees and related costs............................ 3,975,000
Integration costs consist primarily of third party costs for certain
software modifications required to be made to the KRES computer systems in
order to make them compatible with operational requirements of the combined
entity. Transaction fees and related costs consist primarily of investment
banker fees, the cost of financial due diligence, legal and accounting
fees.
(e) Represents the component of the purchase price allocated to the estimated
current fair value of incentive fees KRES is entitled to receive upon the
liquidation of real estate investment funds KRES manages.
(f) Represents the adjustment to reflect KRES' management contracts at their
estimated current fair value.
(g) Represents the adjustment to reflect KRES' investments at their estimated
current fair value.
(h) Represents adjustments to reflect the tax effect of the pro forma
adjustments including adjustments to goodwill for deferred taxes resulting
from KRES related items and adjustments to retained earnings for deferred
taxes resulting from CBC related items.
(i) CBC expects to incur additional costs resulting from the merger associated
with severance for CBC employees expected to be terminated and CBC's system
integration costs. The pro forma combined balance sheet does not reflect an
adjustment related to such costs which are currently estimated at $6.5
million.
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CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
CBC KRES
FOR THE THREE FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED PRO FORMA TOTAL
MARCH 31, 1997 MARCH 31, 1997 ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
-------------- -------------- ----------- ----------
Revenues................ $ 134,064 $35,005 $ 5,114 (a) $ 163,958
(10,225)(b)
Commissions, fees and
other incentives....... 67,607 25,658 5,114 (a) 98,379
Operating,
administrative and
other.................. 56,390 8,592 (10,225)(b) 54,757
Depreciation and
amortization........... 3,121 2,846 (2,094)(c) 5,929
548 (d)
329 (e)
990 (f)
189 (i)
---------- ------- -------- ----------
Operating income (loss). 6,946 (2,091) 38 4,893
Interest income......... 632 -- -- 632
Interest expense........ 3,745 757 -- 4,502
Minority interest....... -- 67 -- 67
---------- ------- -------- ----------
Income (loss) before
equity in income of
unconsolidated entities
and provision for
income taxes........... 3,833 (2,915) 38 956
Equity income (loss) in
unconsolidated
entities............... -- 148 148
---------- ------- -------- ----------
Income (loss) before
provision for income
taxes.................. 3,833 (2,767) 38 1,104
Provision (benefit) for
income tax............. 1,560 (670) 1,072 (g) 1,546
(416)(h)
---------- ------- -------- ----------
Net income (loss)..... $ 2,273 $(2,097) $ (618) $ (442)
========== ======= ======== ==========
Net income (loss)
applicable to common
shareholders......... $ 1,273 $ (1,442)
========== ==========
Per share data:
Primary earnings
(loss) per share..... $ 0.09 $ (0.07)
========== ==========
Weighted average
common and common
equivalent shares
outstanding.......... 13,898,616 19,326,428 (j)
========== ==========
Fully diluted earnings
(loss) per share..... $ 0.09 $ (0.07)
========== ==========
Weighted average
common and common
equivalent shares
outstanding.......... 13,903,933 19,331,745 (j)
========== ==========
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CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
(a) Represents the gross up of commissions paid by KRES to its brokers as
revenues and commission expense to conform to CBC's reporting format.
(b) Represents an adjustment to reflect KRES's revenues and operating costs net
of onsite reimbursable costs incurred and charged to tenants, in order to
conform to CB's reporting format.
(c) Represents reversal of KRES's historical amortization expense related to
its goodwill, amortization of certain deferred costs and other intangibles.
(d) Represents amortization expense for management agreements assuming a useful
life of 10 years for facilities management and 4 years for property
management contracts. Property management contracts generally have 30-day
renewable terms and facilities contracts have an average remaining term of
7 years, including automatic renewal options. Most contracts also have
additional renewal option periods.
The 4 year life for property management contracts is based on KRES's
historical experience of 25 percent average annual runoff rate on such
contracts. An amortization period of 10 years was selected for facilities
contracts as KRES has a history of runoff on such contracts of approximately
10 percent per annum. The facilities management contracts are based on long
standing relationships with clients and have historically proven to maintain
a relatively consistent runoff rate and most of them have been consistently
renewed at their respective renewal dates. CBC expects to continue to have a
similar experience with these contracts.
(e) Represents amortization expense on KRES's investments to amortize the
difference between the purchase price allocated to these investments and
their underlying net book value.
(f) Represents amortization expense for total goodwill resulting from the
transaction using a 30 year estimated useful life.
(g) Represents reversal of KRES's tax benefit associated with its historical
amortization expense.
(h) Represents the tax effect of the pro forma adjustments.
(i) Represents amortization expense for covenants not to compete over the
average remaining terms of 3 years.
(j) Reflects the effect of the pro forma number of weighted average common
stock and common stock equivalent shares giving effect to the CBC Common
and CBC Common equivalent shares to be issued in connection with the
Merger. The weighted average number of shares are calculated as follows:
Weighted average shares outstanding for primary earnings per
share:
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares--
historical................................................... 13,898,616
Expected shares to be issued.................................. 5,185,426
Shares related to options expected to be granted.............. 242,386
----------
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares--pro forma. 19,326,428
==========
Weighted average shares outstanding for fully diluted earnings
per share:
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares--
historical................................................... 13,903,933
Expected shares to be issued.................................. 5,185,426
Shares related to options expected to be granted.............. 242,386
----------
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares--pro forma. 19,331,745
==========
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CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
L.J. MELODY CBC
CBC FOR THE ADJUSTED FOR KRES
FOR THE YEAR SIX MONTHS THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, PRO FORMA DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, PRO FORMA TOTAL
1996 1996 ADJUSTMENTS 1996 1996 ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------
Revenues................ $ 583,068 $ 3,417 $ -- $ 586,485 $129,060 $ 20,215 (f) $ 701,301
(34,459)(g)
Commissions, fees and
other incentives....... 292,266 3,612 (1,070)(a) 295,041 87,505 20,215 (f) 402,761
233 (b)
Operating,
administrative and
other.................. 228,799 1,545 -- 230,344 26,532 (34,459)(g) 222,417
Depreciation and
amortization........... 13,574 163 355 (c) 14,092 10,247 (7,903)(h) 24,663
2,194 (i)
1,316 (j)
3,960 (k)
757 (l)
---------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
Operating income (loss). 48,429 (1,903) 482 47,008 4,776 (324) 51,460
Interest income......... 1,503 145 -- 1,648 -- -- 1,648
Interest expense........ 24,123 -- 216 (d) 24,339 4,394 -- 28,733
Minority interest....... -- -- -- -- (539) -- (539)
---------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
Income (loss) before
equity income and
provision for income
tax.................... 25,809 (1,758) 266 24,317 921 (324) 24,914
Equity income (loss) in
unconsolidated
entities............... -- -- -- -- 1,600 -- 1,600
---------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
Income (loss) before
provision for income
tax.................... 25,809 (1,758) 266 24,317 2,521 (324) 26,514
Provision (benefit) for
income tax............. 11,160 -- (287)(e) 10,873 2,275 2,460 (m) 13,945
(1,663)(n)
Reduction of valuation
allowances............. (55,900) -- -- (55,900) -- -- (55,900)
---------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
Net provision (benefit)
for income tax......... (44,740) -- (287) (45,027) 2,275 797 (41,955)
---------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
Net income (loss)...... $ 70,549 $(1,758) $ 553 $ 69,344 $ 246 $ (1,121) $ 68,469
========== ======= ======= ========== ======== ======== ==========
Net income (loss)
applicable to common
shareholders.......... $ 69,549 $ 68,344 $ 67,469
========== ========== ==========
Per share data:
Primary earnings (loss)
per share............. $ 5.02 $ 4.94 $ 3.50
========== ========== ==========
Weighted average common
and common equivalent
shares outstanding.... 13,845,325 13,845,325 19,273,137 (o)
========== ========== ==========
Fully diluted earnings
(loss) per share...... $ 4.90 $ 4.82 $ 3.44
========== ========== ==========
Weighted average common
and common equivalent
shares outstanding.... 14,184,296 14,184,296 19,612,108 (o)
========== ========== ==========
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CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
(a) Reflects the reversal of an accrual for a one-time acquisition related
bonus to L.J. Melody employees prior to the acquisition of L.J. Melody by
CBC.
(b) Reflects additional amortization compensation expense attributable to
Lawrence J. Melody's employment.
(c) Reflects the amortization of net $9.0 million in intangible assets and
goodwill assuming a useful life of 30 years.
(d) Reflects interest on acquisition financing.
(e) Reflects deferred tax benefit of certain pro forma adjustments relating to
L.J. Melody purchase accounting entries, consisting of additional
compensation expense, interest expense and amortization of intangibles.
(f) Represents the gross up commissions paid by KRES to its brokers as revenues
and commission expense to conform to CBC's reporting format.
(g) Represents an adjustment to reflect KRES's revenues and operating costs net
of onsite reimbursable costs incurred and charged to tenants, in order to
conform to CBC's reporting format.
(h) Represents reversal of KRES's historical amortization expense related to
its goodwill, amortization of certain deferred costs and other intangibles.
(i) Represents amortization expense for management agreements assuming a useful
life of 10 years for facilities management and 4 years for property
management contracts. Property management contracts generally have 30-day
renewable terms and facilities contracts have an average remaining term of
7 years, including automatic renewal options. Most contracts also have
additional renewal option periods.
The 4 year life for property management contracts is based on KRES's
historical experience of 25 percent average annual runoff rate on such
contracts. An amortization period of 10 years was selected for facilities
contracts as KRES has a history of runoff on such contracts of
approximately 10 percent per annum. The facilities management contracts are
based on long standing relationships with clients and have historically
proven to maintain a relatively consistent runoff rate and most of them
have been consistently renewed at their respective renewal dates. CBC
expects to continue to have a similar experience with these contracts.
(j) Represents amortization expense on KRES's investments to amortize the
difference between the purchase price allocated to these investments and
their underlying net book value.
(k) Represents amortization expense for total goodwill resulting from the
transaction using a 30 year estimated useful life.
(l) Represents amortization expense for covenants not to compete over the
average remaining terms of 3 years.
(m) Represents the tax effect of the pro forma adjustments.
(n) Represents reversal of KRES's tax benefit associated with its historical
amortization expense.
(o) Reflects the effect of the pro forma number of weighted average common
stock and common stock equivalent shares giving effect to the CBC Common
and the CBC Common equivalent shares to be issued in connection with the
Merger.
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The weighted average number of shares are calculated as follows:
Weighted average shares outstanding for primary earnings per
share:
Weighted average CBC Common and CBC Common equivalent shares--
historical.................................................... 13,845,325
Expected shares to be issued................................... 5,185,426
Shares related to options expected to be granted............... 242,386
----------
Weighted average CBC Common and CBC Common equivalent shares--
pro forma..................................................... 19,273,137
==========
Weighted average shares outstanding for fully diluted earnings
per share:
Weighted average CBC Common and CBC Common equivalent shares--
historical.................................................... 14,184,296
Expected shares to be issued................................... 5,185,426
Shares related to options expected to be granted............... 242,386
----------
Weighted average CBC Common and CBC Common equivalent shares--
pro forma..................................................... 19,612,108
==========
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COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA
The following tables set forth (i) the historical net earnings per common
share and the historical book value per share data of CBC Common; (ii) the
historical net earnings per common share and the historical book value per
share data of KRES Common; (iii) the unaudited pro forma combined net earnings
per common share and the unaudited pro forma combined book value per share data
after giving effect to the proposed Merger; and (iv) the unaudited pro forma
net earnings per share and the unaudited pro forma book value per share based
on a Stock Exchange Ratio of 0.776175 shares of CBC Common for each share of
KRES Common (excluding nominal effect of the Warrants). The information
presented in the table should be read in conjunction with the separate
historical consolidated financial statements of CBC and KRES and the notes
thereto incorporated by reference or appearing elsewhere herein.
HISTORICAL PRO FORMA
-------------- PRO FORMA EQUIVALENT FOR
CBC KRES COMBINED ONE KRES SHARE
------ ------ --------- --------------
Earnings (loss) per share:
Three Months Ended March
31, 1997............... $ 0.09 $(0.32) $(0.07) $(0.05)
Year Ended December 31,
1996................... $ 5.02 $ N/A $ 3.51 $ 2.72
Nine Months Ended
December 31, 1996...... N/A $(0.06) N/A N/A
Book value per common
share:
As of March 31, 1997.... $ 0.18 $ 8.60 $ 7.38 $ 5.49
As of December 31, 1996. $(0.11) $ 6.60 N/A N/A
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RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information regarding CBC, KRES and the Merger
contained in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the following factors
should be considered carefully by the holders of CBC A-1 Preferred, CBC A-2
Preferred, CBC Common and KRES Common before voting on the Merger. These
factors should be considered in conjunction with the information included in
this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
EFFECTS AND CONDITIONS OF THE MERGER
Uncertainty of Anticipated Benefits
Although the CBC Board and the KRES Board believe that the Merger is fair
and in the best interests of their respective stockholders, there can be no
assurance that the combined companies will realize the anticipated benefits of
the Merger. The Merger is subject to certain significant conditions, including
stockholder approval and no material adverse change in operations. In
addition, negotiation and consummation of the Merger will result in costs to
the combined companies that are estimated to be approximately $18 million as
well as additional restructuring and related charges associated with combining
the operations of the two companies. CBC intends to expense a portion of these
costs that relate to restructuring-type costs associated with CBC's operations
which are not accounted for as part of the purchase price in the quarter in
which the Merger is consummated, which is anticipated to be the third quarter
of 1997. Because of the inherent uncertainties associated with merging two
large companies, there can be no assurance that the combined companies will be
able to realize the full cost savings CBC currently expects to realize as a
result of the Merger (estimated to be $12 million per year) and the
consolidation of the operations of CBC and KRES, or that such savings will be
realized at the times currently anticipated. Furthermore, there can be no
assurance that any costs savings which are realized will not be offset by
increases in other expenses or operating losses, including losses due to
problems in integrating the two companies. See "--ACQUISITIONS," "OPERATIONS
FOLLOWING THE MERGER" and "THE MERGER--General; Merger Consideration."
Difficulty of Integration
CBC has never made an acquisition the size of the KRES Merger. KRES has
approximately 2,600 employees and 10 regional and 255 field offices. It has
approximately 750 property management agreements. Following the Effective
Time, CBC intends to complete the following integration steps: (1) merge all
property management functions of CBC and KRES into a single unit, (2) merge
all KRES facilities management functions into CBC's corporate services
function, (3) merge all KRES personnel, corporate accounting, legal, corporate
and administration functions into their CBC counterparts, (4) merge all KRES
brokerage operations into CBC's brokerage operations and (5) merge all KRES
mortgage banking operations into L.J. Melody. There can be no assurance that
CBC will be successful in integrating these operations, that it will realize
potential cost savings from such integration or that after the Effective Time
either CBC or KRES customers will agree to continue their relationships with
CBC. The integration (and resulting reduction in workforce) of the KRES and
CBC property management, brokerage and facility management operations as well
as the integration of the KRES and CBC accounting, personnel, administrative
and legal functions will involve a significant risk that key employees in
those operations and functions will leave even when offered continuing
employment. Certain employees could not be easily replaced and their departure
could seriously undermine the integration process thereby causing a loss of
customers. Even if all key employees remain there is a risk that customers of
either KRES or CBC may elect to terminate their agreements or that the
integration process will create a temporary inability to provide adequate
service to customers' property, facilities or asset management causing them to
terminate their relationship with KRES or CBC. The integration approach
adopted by CBC with respect to KRES requires the devotion of a significant
amount of time by senior executives, which may detract from business
operations and development of the combined companies. See "OPERATIONS
FOLLOWING THE MERGER."
Reliance Upon Management by Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch, CBC's financial advisor in connection with the Merger, relied
upon the respective estimates by CBC and KRES of the financial forecast
information, synergies and related cost savings and expenses
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expected to result from the Merger, and assumed that such synergies will be
achieved in rendering the Merrill Lynch Opinion. Merrill Lynch assumed that
the financial forecast information, synergies and related cost savings and
expenses expected to result from the Merger furnished to or discussed with
Merrill Lynch were reasonably prepared and reflected the best currently
available estimates and judgment of the management of CBC and KRES,
respectively, as to the expected future financial performance of KRES and CBC.
In analyzing certain pro forma effects resulting from the Merger for the
combined companies, including the potential impact of the Merger on projected
earnings per share ("EPS") and earnings before taxes, depreciation and
amortization ("EBITDA"), Merrill Lynch concluded that with synergies the
Merger would be accretive on an EPS and EBITDA basis to the holders of CBC
Common immediately and for the three calendar years ended December 31, 2000.
Without taking into account expected synergies, the Merger would be dilutive
to the holders of CBC Common for the same periods. See "OPINION OF FINANCIAL
ADVISOR."
ADVERSE CHANGES IN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Periods of economic slowdown or recession, rising interest rates or
declining demand for real estate will adversely affect certain segments of
CBC's business. Such economic conditions could result in a general decline in
rents which in turn would adversely affect revenues from property management
fees and brokerage commissions derived from property sales and leases. Such
conditions could also lead to a decline in sale prices as well as a decline in
demand for funds invested in commercial real estate and related assets. An
economic downturn or increase in interest rates also may reduce the amount of
loan originations and related servicing by CBC's commercial mortgage banking
business. If CBC's brokerage and mortgage banking businesses are adversely
affected, it is quite likely that other segments of CBC's business will also
be adversely affected, due to the relationship among CBC's various business
segments.
The sharp downturn in the commercial real estate market beginning in the
late 1980's has caused and may continue to cause some property owners to
dispose of or lose their properties through foreclosures and has caused
certain real estate firms to undergo restructuring or changes in control. Such
changes in the ownership of properties may be accompanied by a change in
property and investment management firms and could cause the combined company
to lose management agreements or make the agreements it retains less
profitable. Revenue from property management services is generally a
percentage of aggregate rent collections from properties, with many management
agreements providing for a specified minimum management fee. Accordingly, the
success of the combined company will be dependent in part upon the performance
of the properties it manages. Such performance in turn will depend in part
upon the combined company's ability to attract and retain creditworthy
tenants, the magnitude of defaults by tenants under their respective leases,
its ability to control operating expenses, governmental regulations, local
rent control or stabilization ordinances which are or may be put into effect,
various uninsurable risks, financial conditions prevailing generally and in
the areas in which such properties are located, the nature and extent of
competitive properties and the real estate market generally.
GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION
For the year ended December 31, 1996, approximately $177.3 million or 38.5%
of CBC's total sale and lease revenue of $461.1 million and approximately $3.5
million or 14% of KRES' total sale and lease revenue of $25.0 million, was
generated from transactions originated in the state of California. As a result
of the geographic concentration in California, any negative performance of the
commercial real estate markets and the local economies in various areas within
California could materially adversely affect the combined company's results of
operations.
RIGHTS OF HOLDERS OF KRES COMMON FOLLOWING THE MERGER
Following the Merger, holders of KRES Common outstanding as of the Effective
Time will become holders of CBC Common. Certain differences exist between the
rights of stockholders of KRES under the KRES Certificate and the KRES By-laws
and the rights of stockholders of CBC under the CBC Certificate and the CBC
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By-laws. In particular, the CBC Certificate provides for voting rights,
dividend rights and liquidation preferences for the holders of the CBC
Preferred which are superior to those of the holders of CBC Common. Holders of
KRES Common are not subject to any such superior rights. In addition, the
rights of certain holders of KRES Common are governed by a Stockholders
Agreement and other agreements to which such holders are parties. As a
condition to the Merger, the Stockholders Agreement and similar agreements
relating to equity securities of KRES will be terminated. See "PROPOSAL FOR
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CBC DIRECTORS--Stockholders Agreement and
Registration Rights Agreements" and "COMPARISON OF THE RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS
OF CBC AND KRES."
UNCERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF THE WARRANTS TO BE RECEIVED BY
HOLDERS OF KRES COMMON
The Merger is intended to constitute a tax-free reorganization within the
meaning of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code").
Existing Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code treat the Warrants to
be received in connection with the Merger as neither stock nor securities for
reorganization purposes. However, under applicable case law preceding such
regulations, the Warrants could be treated as securities for reorganization
purposes. In December 1996, the Department of the Treasury proposed
regulations which would treat the Warrants as securities without a principal
amount. As presently drafted, such regulations would apply to exchanges
occurring on or after 60 days following its adoption. Such regulations,
however, have not yet been adopted. Thus, at the present time, it is not clear
whether the Warrants received by the KRES stockholders will be treated for
purposes of the Merger as "stock or securities" or as property other than
"stock or securities". In connection with the Merger, counsel for KRES and
certain holders of KRES Common has issued an opinion that (a) no gain or loss
will be recognized by the holders of KRES Common who exchange all their KRES
Common for CBC Common and/or Warrants in the Merger, (b) the aggregate basis
of the CBC Common received by each holder of KRES Common will be the same as
the aggregate basis of such holder in KRES Common exchanged therefor in the
Merger, (c) the aggregate basis of the Warrants received by each holder of
KRES Common will equal zero and (d) the holding period of the CBC Common and
Warrants received by a holder of KRES Common will include the period during
which such holder held KRES Common exchanged therefor in the Merger, provided
such stock was held as a capital asset on the Effective Date. This opinion is
based upon several qualifications and conditions, including the condition that
the Warrants are treated for purposes of the Merger as "stock or securities".
The opinion by counsel for KRES and certain holders of KRES Common further
states that if the Warrants are treated for purposes of the Merger as property
other than "stock or securities" as set forth in the existing Treasury
Regulations, then (a) holders of KRES Common will recognize gain upon receipt
of the Warrants in the Merger exchange in an amount equal to the lesser of (i)
the excess of the fair market value of the CBC Common and Warrants received
over the basis of such stockholder in the KRES Common exchanged in the Merger
or (ii) the fair market value of such Warrants received in the Merger, (b) the
aggregate basis of the Warrants will equal the fair market value of such
Warrants, (c) the aggregate basis of the CBC Common received by each holder of
KRES Common surrendered in exchange therefor decreased by the fair market
value of any Warrants received and increased by the amount of gain such holder
recognizes upon receipt of the Warrants received and increased by the amount
of gain such holder recognizes upon receipt of the Warrants and (d) the
holding period for the Warrants received in exchange for the KRES Common will
commence on the day following receipt of such Warrants. The complete text of
the opinion, including the assumptions and conditions included therein, is set
forth as an exhibit to the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is
a part.
POTENTIAL CONTROL BY KRES SHAREHOLDERS; BOARD REPRESENTATION
Following the Merger, so long as the KRES shareholders who are signatories
to the Merger Agreement hold shares equal to 60% of the shares originally
issued to them pursuant to such agreement, CBC has agreed to cause three
individuals selected by such shareholders to be nominated to the CBC Board. In
addition, following the Effective Time and until the first meeting of CBC
shareholders thereafter, CBC has agreed to cause an individual designated by
one of such KRES shareholders to be nominated to the CBC board (in addition to
the three individuals referred to above). These individuals may have focused
views regarding shareholder values for large
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shareholders which could lead to differences of opinion with other CBC
directors. Following the Merger, the KRES shareholders who are parties to the
Merger Agreement will own approximately 26.7% of the outstanding CBC Common
(excluding shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants). As a result of the
foregoing, such KRES shareholders will exercise significant influence over
matters requiring CBC Board or stockholder approval, including the approval of
significant corporate actions. Such concentration of stock ownership may also
have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control of
CBC. See "INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE MERGER--Proposed CBC Directors."
COMPETITION
CBC competes in a variety of service disciplines within the commercial real
estate industry, including (i) brokerage (facilitating sales and leases on
behalf of investors), investment properties (acquisitions and sales),
corporate services, property management, and real estate market research and
(ii) mortgage banking (loan origination and servicing), investment management
and advisory services, and valuation and appraisal services. Each of these
business areas is highly competitive on a national as well as local level. CBC
faces competition not only from other real estate service providers, but also
from institutional lenders, insurance companies and investment advisory,
mortgage banking, accounting and appraisal firms. After the Merger, CBC will
continue to compete with providers of all of these services, some of which in
certain of these business areas are better established and have substantially
more experience than CBC. Moreover, although many of CBC's competitors are
local or regional firms that are substantially smaller than CBC on an overall
basis, they may be substantially larger on a local or regional basis. Because
of these factors, these companies may be better able than CBC to obtain new
customers, pursue new business opportunities or to survive periods of industry
consolidation. In addition, CBC has faced increased competition in recent
years in the property management and investment advisory segment of its
business which has resulted in decreased property management fee rates and
margins and decreased investment advisory fees and margins. Although CBC and
KRES believe that the combined operations of CBC and KRES will enable CBC to
better meet the needs of these customers, as a result of these factors, CBC
will continue to face intense competition in its existing markets and in
markets where KRES has operated. In general, in each of CBC's businesses there
can be no assurance that CBC will be able to continue to compete effectively
or that it will be able to maintain current commission or fee levels or
margins or that it will not encounter increased competition which could limit
CBC's ability to maintain or increase its market share.
Coldwell Banker, a former sister company of CB Commercial Real Estate Group,
Inc., recently acquired by HFS, Inc., has announced that it intends to expand
its franchise program from the residential real estate brokerage franchising
business into commercial brokerage franchising. The activities of Coldwell
Banker franchisees as direct competitors of CBC could cause name confusion in
the industry between CBC and Coldwell Banker franchisees, which could result
in a dilution of the value of the trade name.
RISKS RELATED TO GENERAL PARTNER STATUS OF KRES
KRES is a general partner in 39 general and limited partnerships. Eleven of
such partnerships are involved in the acquisition, rehabilitation, subdivision
and sale of multi-tenant industrial business parks, eight of such partnerships
own shopping centers and eighteen of such partnerships hold portfolios of
office, industrial and other retail real estate. As a general partner, KRES
may be liable to its partners as well as liable for the obligations of such
partnerships, including environmental liabilities. All of KRES' general
partnership interests are held through subsidiaries which may limit its
exposure to contingent liabilities to the total invested capital in and
advances to subsidiaries holding the general partnership interests.
RISKS INHERENT IN ACQUISITION GROWTH STRATEGY
Lack of Availability of Acquisition Candidates
A significant component of CBC's growth in 1995 and 1996 was, and part of
its principal strategy for continued growth is, through acquisitions. Recent
acquisitions have included L.J. Melody (mortgage banking services), Westmark
(investment management and advisory services) and Langdon Rieder Corporation
(tenant
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advisory services). CBC expects to continue its acquisition program both by
consummating the merger described herein and by pursuing additional
acquisition opportunities. CBC's future growth through acquisitions will be
partially dependent upon the continued availability of suitable acquisition
candidates at favorable prices and upon favorable terms and conditions;
however, there can be no assurance that future acquisitions can be consummated
at favorable prices or upon favorable terms and conditions. In addition,
acquisitions entail risks that businesses acquired will not perform in
accordance with expectations and that business judgments with respect to the
value, strengths and weaknesses of businesses acquired or the consequences of
any such acquisition will prove incorrect.
CBC's acquisition strategy is in part a response to the consolidation within
the industry which has accelerated because of increased competition. CBC is
engaged in an ongoing evaluation of potential acquisitions. No assurance can
be given as to CBC's ability to successfully complete these or future
acquisitions, or as to the financial effect on CBC of any acquired business.
Future acquisitions by CBC may result in increased interest and amortization
expense or decreased operating income, which could have a negative impact on
CBC's financial results. In addition, acquisitions, including the proposed
Merger, involve numerous risks, including difficulties in assimilating the
operations and products of the acquired companies, diversion of management's
attention from other business concerns and the uncertainty of entering markets
in which CBC has no or limited prior experience.
Difficulty of Integration In Connection with Acquisition Growth Strategy
There can be no assurance that significant difficulties in integrating
operations acquired from other companies will not be encountered, including
difficulties arising from the diversion of management's attention from other
business concerns and the potential loss of key employees of either CBC or the
acquired operations. CBC encountered a number of these difficulties when it
acquired Westmark and, to a lesser extent, when it acquired L.J. Melody. In
April of 1997 approximately 25 sales persons associated with the KRES
brokerage operation in Phoenix, Arizona terminated their employment with KRES
and joined Insignia, a competitor of KRES and CBC. While this particular
defection is not material to either KRES or CBC there could be a material
adverse effect if similar defections occurred in other locations. CBC believes
that most acquisitions will have an adverse impact on operating income and net
income during the first six months following the acquisition. There can be no
assurance that CBC's management will be able to effectively manage the
acquired businesses or that such acquisitions will benefit CBC overall.
Lack of Available Financing
CBC will require additional financing to sustain its acquisition program.
CBC expects to finance future acquisitions and internal growth through a
combination of funds available under its senior secured credit facilities,
cash flow from operations, additional indebtedness incurred by CBC (including,
in the case of acquisitions, seller financing) and public or private sales of
CBC's capital stock. The covenants in CBC's credit agreements will restrict
CBC's ability to raise additional capital in certain respects. There can be no
assurance that financing will be available to CBC or, if available, that it
will be sufficient to finance acquisitions and internal growth.
SEASONALITY
A substantial component of CBC's revenues is transactional in nature and as
a result is subject to seasonality. Historically, CBC's revenues, operating
income and net income in the first two calendar quarters have been generally
lower than in the third and fourth calendar quarters due to seasonal
fluctuations, which is consistent with the industry generally. In the first
quarters of any calendar year, CBC has historically sustained a loss. CBC's
non-variable operating expenses, which are treated as expenses when incurred
during the year, are relatively constant in total dollars on a quarterly
basis. As a consequence of the seasonality of revenues and the relatively
constant level of quarterly expenses, a substantial majority of CBC's
operating income and net income has historically been realized in the third
and fourth calendar quarters. CBC believes that future operating results will
continue to follow these historical patterns, although revenues are also
likely to be affected by both broad economic fluctuations and supply and
demand cyclicality relating to commercial real estate. There can be no
assurance that CBC will be profitable on a quarterly or annual basis in the
future.
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CBC'S LEVERAGE AND INTANGIBLE NATURE OF ITS ASSETS
CBC will have indebtedness following the Merger of approximately $225
million as to which it will have principal and interest obligations of
approximately $74 million which must be paid or refinanced within the twelve-
month period following the Effective Time regardless of CBC's operating cash
flow. CBC's Credit Agreement with Sumitomo Bank Ltd. has been amended to
increase to $50 million the funds available for acquisitions. Approximately
$45 million of this amount is expected to be borrowed to repay KRES' bank
debt. Any amounts borrowed on the new $50 million acquisition line must be
repaid within six months. Any material downturn in CBC's revenue or increase
in its costs and expenses could result in CBC's being unable to meet its debt
obligations. Following the Merger CBC will have total assets of approximately
$474 million on a pro forma basis, approximately $225 million of which will be
goodwill and other intangible assets which may not be realizable at their
carrying amounts in liquidation.
POSSIBLE VOLATILITY OF STOCK PRICE
The market price of CBC Common could be subject to significant fluctuations
in response to quarter-to-quarter variations in operating results of CBC or
its competitors, conditions in the commercial real estate industry, the
commencement of, developments in or outcome of litigation, changes in
estimates of CBC's performance by securities analysts, and other events or
factors. In addition, the stock market in recent years has experienced extreme
price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or
disproportionate to the operating performance of companies. These
fluctuations, as well as general economic and market conditions, may adversely
affect the market price of the CBC Common.
RETAINED RISKS OF MORTGAGE LOANS SOLD
In connection with CBC's origination and sale of certain mortgage loans in
its mortgage banking business, CBC must make certain representations and
warranties concerning mortgages originated by CBC and sold to "conduit"
purchasers or to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac").
These representations and warranties cover such matters as title to the
mortgaged property, lien priority, environmental reviews and certain other
matters. CBC's representations and warranties rely in part on similar
representations and warranties made by the borrower or others. CBC would have
a claim against the borrower or another party in the event of a breach of any
of these representations or warranties; however, CBC's ability to recover on
any such claim would be dependent upon the financial condition of the party
against which such claim is asserted. There can be no assurance that CBC will
not experience a material loss as a result of representations and warranties
it makes.
POTENTIAL LACK OF SPACE TO LEASE
A significant portion of CBC's brokerage business involves facilitating the
lease of commercial property including retail, industrial, and office space.
Since the real estate depression of the early 1990s, the development of new
retail, industrial, and office space has been limited. As a consequence, in
certain areas of the country there is beginning to be inadequate office,
industrial and retail space to meet demand and there is a potential for a
decline in CBC's overall number of lease transactions, the effect of which
may, over time, be partially offset by increasing sales, including sales of
undeveloped land (which would benefit CBC's brokerage business). During the
first five months of 1997, CBC's lease transactions have declined although
aggregate revenue has increased because of higher rents. There can be no
assurance that any such increase in the sale of undeveloped land will coincide
with any decline in the number of lease transactions.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Numerous laws and regulations have been enacted which regulate exposure to
potentially hazardous materials often found in and around buildings. Some of
these laws and regulations directly and indirectly impact the commercial real
estate market by imposing additional costs and liability on owners, operators
and sellers as well as lenders. Such laws and regulations tend to discourage
sales and leasing activities and mortgage lending with respect to some
properties, and may therefore adversely affect CBC. In addition, the failure
of CBC to disclose environmental issues may subject CBC to liability to a
buyer or lessee of property or to a purchaser of a mortgage loan.
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CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CBC's business was founded under the name Tucker, Lynch & Coldwell by
Colbert Coldwell in San Francisco in 1906 as a commercial real estate
brokerage firm. The firm was renamed Coldwell, Cornwall & Banker with the
arrival of Benjamin Arthur Banker in 1913, became Coldwell, Banker & Company
in 1940 and was acquired by Sears, Roebuck & Co. ("Sears") in 1981.
In March 1989 CBC was incorporated in Delaware for the purpose of acquiring
Coldwell Banker Commercial Group, Inc. from Sears by a group of six officers
of Coldwell Banker Commercial Group, Inc. led by Mr. James J. Didion, CBC's
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and an investor group formed by
Mr. Frederic V. Malek and The Carlyle Group, L.P., a Washington, D.C.-based
private merchant bank. The acquisition was completed in April 1989 and the
name of Coldwell Banker Commercial Group, Inc. was changed to CB Commercial
Real Estate Group, Inc. in 1991. CBC is a holding company that conducts its
operations solely through CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. and its
subsidiaries.
CBC believes that it is the largest vertically-integrated commercial real
estate services company in the United States with aggregate 1996 revenue of
$583.1 million and 231 business unit offices in 107 locations. CBC provides a
full range of services to commercial real estate tenants, owners, and
investors including: (i) brokerage (facilitating sales and leases), investment
properties (acquisitions and sales on behalf of investors), corporate
services, property management, and real estate market research (collectively,
"Property and User Services"), and (ii) mortgage banking (mortgage loan
origination and servicing), investment management and advisory services, and
valuation and appraisal services (collectively, "Investor Services"). CBC
believes that, on the basis of revenues, its brokerage and independent
commercial mortgage origination businesses are the largest such businesses in
the United States, and that CBC is among the top ten providers of commercial
property management, investment management and advisory services and
commercial mortgage loan servicing in the United States. CBC's diverse client
base includes local, national and multinational corporations, financial
institutions, pension funds and other tax exempt entities, local, state and
national governmental entities, and individuals. In addition, CBC has
established exclusive alliances with international commercial real estate
service firms (DTZ in Europe, C.Y. Leung in Hong Kong, China and Singapore,
and Ikoma Corporation in Japan) which have offices in an additional 134
locations in 31 countries. These relationships are reciprocal referral
arrangements whereby CBC's clients who require services in a geographic region
serviced by its alliance partners must be referred by CBC to its alliance
partner operating in that region. Conversely, CBC's alliance partners are
obligated to refer their clients with commercial real estate needs in the
United States to CBC. These alliances have not generated significant revenues
to date.
PROPERTY AND USER SERVICES
Property and User Services include a broad range of services, delivered
primarily to users and owners of commercial real estate, including brokerage
(facilitating sales and leases), investment properties (acquisitions and sales
on behalf of investors), corporate services, property management, and real
estate market research. These services are provided with respect to a wide
range of commercial real estate properties, including, but not limited to,
office space, industrial buildings, retail properties, multifamily residential
properties and unimproved land.
Brokerage. Brokerage, CBC's original and core business, advises buyers,
sellers, landlords and tenants in connection with the leasing and sale of
office space, industrial buildings, retail properties, multifamily residential
properties and unimproved land. Brokerage employs approximately 1,600 sales
professionals nationally, generating significant deal flow and real-time
market data. This market presence provides CBC with a competitive advantage in
developing business opportunities and client contacts and in developing CBC's
brand identity for CBC's other business disciplines. CBC believes its
commercial brokerage business is the market-leader in the United States based
upon both 1996 revenue, which totaled approximately $335.4 million, and the
number of completed transactions, which totaled approximately 19,950 in 1996.
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Investment Properties. CBC provides sophisticated strategic planning for,
and execution of, acquisitions and sales of income-producing commercial
properties for its clients through its investment properties sales
professionals. In 1996, approximately 1,200 sales transactions were completed
with some of the country's largest and most sophisticated investors,
including, as examples, Prudential Insurance Co., RREEF and Security Capital.
With aggregate estimated sales consideration of more than $7.0 billion in
1996, CBC believes that it is one of the largest providers of investment
properties sales services in the United States.
Corporate Services. Corporate services, which generally operates through the
CBC/Madison Advisory Group, addresses the multiple-market domestic and
international real estate needs of corporate America by providing
comprehensive, quality services on a cost efficient basis through a single
point-of-contact at CBC. Corporate services coordinates the utilization of all
CBC's various disciplines to deliver an integrated service to some of the
largest and most sophisticated companies in the United States, including, as
examples, Eastman Kodak, Ford Motor Company, and Allstate Insurance Company.
CBC/Madison Advisory Group, through preferred service relationships, by
assisting major, multi-market companies in developing and executing real
estate strategies, by addressing specific occupancy and facilities management
objectives and by providing support for most of the functions involved in a
corporate real estate department. Strategic advisory services include
acquisition, disposition and consulting services. CBC/Madison Advisory Group
has been one of CBC's fastest growing services, with revenue having increased
at a compound annual rate of 50% from 1993 through 1996 (40% in the first
quarter of 1997).
Property Management. Property management provides operations, maintenance,
marketing and leasing services for income-producing properties owned primarily
by institutional investors. CBC provides asset management-oriented services to
its clients to implement their specific goals and objectives, focusing on the
enhancement of property values through maximization of cash flow. As of March
31, 1997, CBC managed 810 properties aggregating approximately 109 million
square feet.
Real Estate Market Research. CBC provides its research and forecasting
services to its other businesses as well as outside corporate and
institutional investor clients through CB Commercial/Torto Wheaton Research,
the widely-recognized research division of CBC based in Boston, Massachusetts.
CBC's research reports and forecasts are utilized by all of CBC's businesses
to assist clients with analysis and interpretation of market data in order to
provide them with a competitive edge in the rapidly changing real estate
marketplace.
INVESTOR SERVICES
Investor Services includes mortgage banking (mortgage loan origination and
servicing), investment management and advisory services, and valuation and
appraisal services relating primarily to office space, industrial buildings,
retail properties, multifamily residential properties and unimproved land.
Mortgage Banking. CBC provides its mortgage origination and servicing
through L.J. Melody & Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBC acquired in
July 1996 and based in Houston, Texas. On a combined basis including
originations by L.J. Melody prior to its acquisition, CBC originated $3.25
billion, $2.3 billion and $2.0 billion of mortgage loans in 1996, 1995 and
1994, respectively. As part of these origination activities, CBC originates
mortgages through special conduit arrangements with affiliates of Merrill
Lynch, Citicorp, NationsBanc and Lehman Brothers which generally permit it to
service the mortgage loans that it originates. In addition, CBC is a major
mortgage originator for insurance companies having originated, on a combined
basis, mortgage loans in the names of such insurance companies valued at $1.7
billion in 1996. As of December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, CBC, on a combined
basis, serviced mortgage loan portfolios of $7.0 billion, $7.3 billion and
$7.1 billion, respectively. Based upon available statistics, CBC believes
that, on a combined basis, it is the largest independent commercial mortgage
originator in the United States. CBC believes it will have a significant
competitive advantage in the commercial mortgage loan origination business due
to its anticipated integration with the deal flow generated through CBC's
brokerage and investment properties sales activities. This integration will
not only provide advantages to mortgage banking, but will also facilitate
sales transactions enhancing CBC's capability to execute clients' sales
assignments.
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Investment Management and Advisory. CBC provides its investment management
and advisory services primarily to large institutions and pension funds
through Westmark Realty Advisor's ("Westmark") which employs approximately 100
professionals and operates nationally from its headquarters in Los Angeles,
California. Westmark operates as a separate and independent subsidiary,
providing as of December 31, 1996 advisory services to and managing
approximately $3.7 billion in tax-exempt capital invested in more than 215
office, industrial and retail properties located in more than 40 major U.S.
markets with an aggregate of more than 38 million square feet. CBC's
investment management and advisory activities include creating investment
products, raising investor capital, identifying and acquiring specific
properties and managing the operations and dispositions of the assets. As of
March 31, 1997, CBC represented more than 180 investors in 13 commingled funds
and a variety of nondiscretionarily managed separate accounts.
Valuation and Appraisal Services. Valuation and appraisal services delivers
sophisticated commercial real estate valuations through a variety of products
including market value appraisals, portfolio valuations, discounted cash flow
analyses, litigation support, feasibility land use studies and fairness
opinions. CBC's appraisal staff has more than 80 professionals with more than
50% of its professionals holding the Member Appraisal Institute ("MAI")
professional designation. Valuation and appraisal services operates nationally
through 23 regional offices, and its clients are generally portfolio owners,
both corporate and institutional. CBC believes it is among the leading
commercial real estate appraisal firms in the United States.
As part of its growth strategy, CBC is continually assessing acquisition
opportunities. Management believes that there are significant opportunities in
the fragmented and consolidating real estate services industry to acquire
additional companies to complement and expand CBC's existing operations. Since
the beginning of 1995, CBC has completed three strategic acquisitions. In July
1996, CBC acquired L.J. Melody & Company and L.J. Melody & Company of
California (collectively "L.J. Melody"), a nationally-known mortgage banking
firm, for $15 million. The L.J. Melody acquisition provided CBC with
leadership for its own mortgage banking business, access to loan sources not
previously available to CBC and an enhanced ability to access CBC's deal flow
in its investment properties and brokerage businesses as a source of mortgage
originations. In June 1995, CBC acquired Westmark Realty Advisors L.L.C.
("Westmark"), an investment management and advisory business with
approximately $3.0 billion of assets under management, for $37.5 million (plus
the assumption of debt) and a supplemental purchase price component of up to
$18.0 million based upon Westmark's adjusted operating income. The Company has
reached a non-binding, tentative agreement with the former owners of Westmark
to purchase their right to supplemental purchase price (a maximum of
approximately $15.3 million over the next four years) for $11.1 million in
cash and their right as employees to incentive compensation (a maximum of
approximately $3.2 million) for $2.4 million. The Westmark acquisition has
moved CBC into a business area which CBC believes has the potential for
significant growth although to date Westmark has not experienced that growth.
In April 1995, CBC acquired Langdon Rieder Corporation ("Langdon Rieder"), a
nationally-known tenant representation firm, for $1.5 million in cash and a
deferred payment of $1.9 million payable over three years ($633,333 of which
was paid on January 2, 1997, $633,333 of which is due on January 2, 1998 and
$633,333 of which is due on January 2, 1999). The deferred payment is subject
to forfeiture under certain circumstances. To date, no event of forfeiture has
occurred. The Langdon Rieder acquisition strengthened CBC's ability to provide
sophisticated tenant representation services to its corporate clients. The
KRES Merger is the next step in CBC's acquisition strategy.
CBC's executive offices are located at 533 South Fremont Avenue, Los
Angeles, California 90071-1798 and its telephone number is (213) 613-3123.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
KRES is a fully-integrated real estate services company that provides
property, facility, investment management and brokerage services to
institutional and corporate owners of and investors in commercial real estate
in the United States and Asia. KRES' services include (i) property and
facilities management and leasing services for more than 3,500 commercial and
residential properties containing approximately 146 million square feet and
over 21,000 tenants, (ii) investment management for asset portfolios
consisting primarily of commercial real estate investments, which had an
aggregate cost basis of approximately $2 billion as of March 31, 1997 and
(iii) a variety of related services. KRES' approximately 2,600 employees
provide these services through a network of more than 260 offices.
Since 1991, KRES has implemented an aggressive growth strategy through
acquisitions, having completed over 20 acquisitions during this period. From
April 1, 1991 through March 31, 1997 KRES increased the total square footage
it manages or leases from approximately 38 million square feet to
approximately 146 million square feet, (ii) established the Investment
Management Division, which manages portfolios of assets which had an aggregate
cost basis of approximately $2 billion at March 31, 1997, and (iii)
established related services which have been cross-marketed to KRES' new and
existing clients.
Koll Management Services, Inc. ("KMS") was incorporated in California in
June 1988 and reincorporated in Delaware in May 1991. On July 31, 1991, KMS
completed an initial public offering of 1.1 million shares of its common stock
at $10 per share, which yielded net proceeds to KMS of $5.4 million. KMS was
traded on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol "KOLL." Prior to
its initial public offering, KMS was a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Koll
Company, a real estate development, construction and management company
founded in 1962 in Newport Beach, California, by Donald M. Koll, its Chairman.
In the years following the initial public offering, KMS' management did not
realize its expectation to issue additional debt or equity at favorable terms
in order to fund its strategy for growth through acquisitions and, as a
result, management supported the completion of a merger (the "KRES/KMS
Merger") in 1994. KRES was organized in May 1994 by Freeman Spogli & Co.
Incorporated ("FS&Co."), a private investment company, to effectuate the
KRES/KMS Merger and FS&Co's investment in KRES. On November 23, 1994, the
stockholders of KMS approved the KRES/KMS Merger pursuant to which each share
of KMS' common stock (other than shares held by KRES) was converted into the
right to receive $16.00. Upon consummation of the KRES/KMS Merger, KMS became
a wholly-owned subsidiary of KRES and KMS' common stock was no longer publicly
traded. In connection with the settlement of stockholder litigation
challenging the KRES/KMS Merger and the fairness of the consideration to be
received pursuant thereto, in September 1995 KMS paid its former stockholders
(other than KRES, The Koll Company and KMS former directors and officers) an
additional $0.50 per share for each share of KMS common stock held by such
stockholders and in January 1997 KRES paid a total of $22.50 per share for
25,000 shares of KMS Common Stock in settlement of an appraisal rights suit
relating to the KRES/KMS Merger. In August 1996, KRES filed a Registration
Statement in connection with a proposed initial public offering of its common
stock. However, due to a decline in market value of publicly-traded comparable
companies during the preparation of the Registration Statement and while the
Registration Statement was pending, KRES determined that the value to be
obtained from the proposed initial public offering and the dilution to
existing stockholders were unacceptable. KRES instead pursued a private
financing alternative which KRES considered to be a more cost effective
alternative to meet its financing needs and abandoned the proposed initial
public offering.
KRES' principal executive offices are located at 4343 Von Karman Avenue,
Newport Beach, California 92660, and its telephone number is (714) 833-9360.
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THE MEETINGS
This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is being provided to the stockholders
of CBC and KRES in connection with the CBC Meeting and the KRES Meeting. The
Meetings will be held on the date, at the times, in the locations and to
consider the matters set forth below. The Boards of Directors of CBC and KRES
are soliciting proxies for use at their respective meetings. The applicable
form of proxy is being provided to the respective holders of CBC A-1
Preferred, CBC A-2 Preferred, CBC Common and KRES Common with this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus.
CBC MEETING
The CBC Meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at 8:00
A.M., Pacific Time, at The Sheraton Grande Hotel, 333 South Figueroa Street,
Los Angeles, California. The CBC Meeting will constitute CBC's Annual Meeting
of Stockholders. At the CBC Meeting, the holders of CBC A-1 Preferred, CBC A-2
Preferred and CBC Common will be asked to vote on the Merger. In addition,
stockholders of CBC entitled to vote at the CBC Meeting will also be asked (i)
to elect directors, (ii) to approve CBC's 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan
which provides for the grant of stock options to certain employees, (iii) to
approve CBC's 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan which will provide employees
of CBC an opportunity to purchase CBC Common through payroll deductions, (iv)
to approve an amendment to CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan to
clarify that options may be granted either at fair market value or, when an
employee or independent contractor has given up the right to receive cash
compensation, at an appropriate discount, (v) to approve CBC's 1996 Equity
Incentive Plan and (vi) to ratify Arthur Andersen LLP, Certified Public
Accountants as independent accountants of CBC for calendar 1997. Approval of
these items is not required for consummation of the Merger. See "PROPOSAL FOR
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF CBC," "PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CBC'S 1997
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN," "PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CBC'S 1998 EMPLOYEE STOCK
PURCHASE PLAN," "PROPOSAL TO AMEND CBC'S 1991 SERVICE PROVIDERS STOCK OPTION
PLAN," "PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CBC's 1996 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN" and "PROPOSAL
FOR RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS."
THE CBC BOARD HAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE MERGER
AS BEING FAIR AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF CBC AND ITS STOCKHOLDERS AND
UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE CBC STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF THE
MERGER AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY, FOR APPROVAL OF THE 1997
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN, FOR APPROVAL OF THE 1998 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE
PLAN, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE 1991 SERVICE PROVIDERS STOCK OPTION
PLAN, FOR APPROVAL OF THE EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AND FOR RATIFICATION OF THE
EMPLOYMENT OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP AS CBC'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR
CALENDAR 1997.
CBC Record Date and Voting Rights. Only holders of record of CBC A-1
Preferred, CBC A-2 Preferred and CBC Common at the close of business on July
7, 1997, the CBC Record Date, will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the
CBC Meeting. The holders of CBC's classes of stock not subject to the proxy
solicitation requirements of the Exchange Act are being sent copies of this
Proxy Statement. At the close of business on the CBC Record Date, there were
13,460,436 shares of CBC Common outstanding, 1,000,000 shares of CBC A-1
Preferred outstanding and 2,000,000 shares of CBC A-2 Preferred outstanding.
Each share of CBC Common and CBC A-2 Preferred will entitle its holder to one
vote, and each share of CBC A-1 Preferred will entitle its holder to two votes
per share.
CBC Stockholder Vote Required.
The Merger. CBC Common is listed on the Nasdaq National Market. Because of
the number of shares of CBC Common to be issued in the Merger, the rules and
regulations of the Nasdaq National Market require that holders of CBC Common,
CBC A-1 Preferred and CBC A-2 Preferred approve the issuance of shares by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the total votes cast at the CBC Meeting.
Approval of the Merger by the holders of CBC Common, CBC A-1 Preferred and CBC
A-2 Preferred will constitute approval of each of the transactions
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contemplated by the Merger Agreement including, without limitation, the
substitution of options to purchase CBC Common for KRES options issued to
directors, employees and consultants of KRES and its subsidiaries and the
grant of CBC options to certain KRES officers and directors as more fully set
forth herein.
The 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan, 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan,
Amendment of the 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan, 1996 Equity
Incentive Plan and Ratification of Independent Public Accountants. A vote of a
majority of the outstanding votes entitled to be cast by the holders of CBC A-
1 Preferred, CBC A-2 Preferred and CBC Common, voting together as a single
class, present in person or by proxy at the CBC Meeting at which a quorum is
present is required to approve CBC's 1997 Stock Option Plan, 1998 Employee
Stock Purchase Plan, the proposed amendment to CBC's 1991 Service Providers
Stock Option Plan, CBC's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan and ratification of Arthur
Andersen LLP as CBC's independent accountants for calendar 1997. Holders of at
least a majority of the total outstanding shares of CBC Common, CBC A-1
Preferred and CBC A-2 Preferred must be represented, either in person or by
proxy, at the CBC Meeting for a quorum to be present.
CBC Proxies. Shares represented by proxies in the form enclosed, if the
proxies are properly executed and returned and not revoked, will be voted as
specified. Where no specification is made on a properly executed and returned
proxy, in the case of the Merger the shares of CBC entitled to vote will be
voted FOR approval of the Merger. In the case of the other proposals set forth
herein, where no specification is made on a properly executed and returned
proxy, the shares (other than shares held within CBC's Capital Accumulation
Plan (the "Cap Plan"), a 401k Plan), will be voted FOR the election of all
nominees for director, FOR approval of CBC's 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan,
FOR approval of CBC's 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, FOR approval of the
proposed amendment to CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan, FOR
approval of CBC's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan and FOR the ratification of the
selection of Arthur Andersen LLP to serve as independent accountants for CBC
for 1997.
T. Rowe Price Trust Company is the trustee (the "Trustee") for the Cap Plan
and will vote the shares of CBC Common held within the Cap Plan ("Cap Plan
Shares") on the proposals to be acted upon as directed on the enclosed proxy
card by each plan participant to whose account shares have been credited. The
Trustee will vote any Cap Plan Shares on the proposals to be acted upon for
which participant directions are not received as follows: with respect to
election of directors and ratification of appointment of independent
accountants, in the same proportion as the shares of CBC Common for which the
Trustee did receive participant directions; and with respect to approval of
the Merger, the 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan, the proposed amendment to
CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan, 1998 Employee Stock Purchase
Plan and the 1996 Equity Incentive Plan, as directed by the Executive
Committee of the Board of Directors. On May 31, 1997, there were 2,637,754
shares of CBC Common held within the Cap Plan.
If a stockholder has shares under an IRA arrangement, the enclosed proxy
card will serve as voting instructions for the shares held in an IRA as well
as shares registered solely in the stockholder's name.
It is not expected that any matters other than those referred to in this
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be brought before the CBC Meeting. If,
however, other matters are properly presented, the persons named as proxies
will vote in accordance with their judgment with respect to such matters. The
grant of a proxy will also confer discretionary authority on the persons named
in the proxy to vote on matters incident to the conduct of the CBC Meeting.
A CBC stockholder may revoke a proxy at any time before it is voted by
filing with the Corporate Secretary of CBC, Walter V. Stafford, 533 South
Fremont Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90071, an instrument revoking the
proxy, or by submitting a duly executed proxy bearing a later date, or by
attending the CBC Meeting and voting in person. Attendance at the CBC Meeting
will not by itself constitute revocation of a proxy.
CBC STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD NOT SEND STOCK CERTIFICATES WITH THEIR PROXY CARDS AND
WILL NOT EXCHANGE THEIR CERTIFICATES AFTER THE MERGER.
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KRES MEETING
The KRES Meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 20, 1997 at
9:00 A.M., Pacific Time, at KRES' executive offices located at 4343 Von Karman
Avenue, Newport Beach, California. At the KRES Meeting, the holders of KRES
Common will be asked to vote on the Merger and the transactions contemplated
thereby. The approval of the Merger by the holders of KRES Common will
constitute approval of each of the transactions contemplated by the Merger
Agreement (other than the issuance of new CBC stock options to five officers
and directors of KRES), including, without limitation, the substitution of
options to purchase CBC Common for KRES Options. See "THE MERGER--General;
Merger Consideration" and "--Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger."
THE KRES BOARD HAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE MERGER
AS BEING FAIR AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF KRES AND ITS STOCKHOLDERS AND
UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE KRES STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF THE
MERGER AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY.
KRES Record Date and Voting Rights. Only holders of record of KRES Common at
the close of business on June 25, 1997, the KRES Record Date, will be entitled
to notice of and to vote at the KRES Meeting. At the close of business on such
date, there were 6,680,743 shares of KRES Common outstanding. Each share of
KRES Common will entitle the holder thereof to one vote.
KRES Stockholder Vote Required. The approval of the Merger requires the
affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of
KRES Common. Holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of KRES
Common must be represented, at the KRES Meeting, either in person or by proxy,
for a quorum to be present.
KRES Proxies. Each properly completed proxy returned in time for voting at
the KRES Meeting will be voted in accordance with the instructions indicated
on the proxy, or, if no instructions are provided, will be voted FOR approval
of the Merger and the transactions contemplated thereby. It is not expected
that any matters other than that referred to in this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus will be brought before the KRES Meeting. If, however,
other matters are properly presented, the persons named as proxies will vote
in accordance with their judgment with respect to such matters. The grant of a
proxy will also confer discretionary authority on the persons named in the
proxy to vote on matters incident to the conduct of the KRES Meeting.
A KRES stockholder may revoke a proxy at anytime before it is voted by
filing with the Corporate Secretary of KRES, Herbert L. Roth, 4343 Von Karman
Avenue, Newport Beach, California, 92660, an instrument revoking the proxy, or
by returning a duly executed proxy bearing a later date, or by attending the
KRES Meeting and voting in person. Attendance at the KRES Meeting will not by
itself constitute revocation of a proxy.
KRES STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD NOT SEND STOCK CERTIFICATES WITH THEIR PROXY CARDS.
A TRANSMITTAL FORM WITH INSTRUCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SURRENDER OF KRES
STOCK CERTIFICATES WILL BE MAILED TO EACH KRES STOCKHOLDER PRIOR TO THE
EFFECTIVE TIME.
BACKGROUND AND REASONS FOR THE MERGER
BACKGROUND
In August of 1995 CBC initiated potential merger discussions with KRES and
its major shareholder, FSEP III. The parties exchanged some confidential
information but could not reach agreement with respect to relative values. The
discussions were terminated in November of 1995. In December of 1996, James J.
Didion, CBC's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, contacted Donald M. Koll,
founder and Chairman of the KRES Board, to determine if there was an interest
in pursuing merger discussions. Mr. Koll indicated that he had such an
interest and suggested that Mr. Didion contact Bradford Freeman, a principal
of FSEP III, the holder of a
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majority of the outstanding stock of KRES. In early January of 1997, Mr.
Didion called Mr. Freeman, who also expressed an interest in pursuing merger
discussions. Over the course of the next two and one-half months,
representatives of CBC, FSEP III, KRES and AP KMS Partners and other major
KRES shareholders negotiated the basic terms of a merger. Those negotiations
were completed on March 18, 1997 when the parties signed a non-binding letter
of intent. Through March 18, 1997, no party had performed due diligence with
respect to CBC or KRES. The non-binding letter of intent provided that CBC
would issue a total of up to 6,148,256 shares of CBC Common for all of the
issued and outstanding stock of KRES (not to exceed 7,233,243 shares) and
would substitute options for CBC Common for various options for KRES Common
held by certain officers, directors and consultants of KRES. In the view of
CBC (but not necessarily in the view of KRES and its shareholders) this number
of shares was based upon figures provided by KRES with respect to the level of
its indebtedness and other obligations and its EBITDA for the 12-month period
ended December 31, 1996.
From March 18, 1997 through May 13, 1997, CBC conducted due diligence with
respect to KRES and KRES and certain of its shareholders conducted due
diligence with respect to CBC. CBC conducted due diligence with an internal
team and a legal team consisting of personnel from Pillsbury Madison & Sutro
LLP. On May 14, 1997 CBC, KRES, FS Equity Partners, AP KMS Partners and
certain others signed a definitive agreement with respect to the Merger. The
definitive agreement reduced the number of shares of CBC Common to be issued
to not more than 5,614,261 shares but also provided for the issuance of
warrants with respect to 600,000 shares of CBC Common exercisable at a price
of $30.00 per share. The primary reasons for the reduction in the initial
number of shares to be issued were a difference between the way KRES and CBC
calculate EBITDA and an increase in the anticipated amount of KRES' bank
indebtedness and other obligations.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CBC BOARD; REASONS FOR THE MERGER
By unanimous vote of the directors present, the CBC Board approved the
Merger Agreement as being fair and in the best interest of CBC and its
stockholders. ACCORDINGLY THE CBC BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR
OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY.
The CBC Board believes that the Merger offers the potential for CBC to
improve profitability and capitalization through economies of scale, the
elimination of redundancies, access to additional capital and the enhancement
of market position. By consolidating certain operations and eliminating
duplicative expenses, CBC expects to achieve substantial savings of operating
costs. Such savings would be realized over time as consolidation is completed.
Realization of improvements in profitability is dependent, in part, on the
extent to which the revenues of CBC and KRES are maintained and will be
influenced by many factors, and there can be no assurance that cost savings
will be realized or that improvements in profitability will be achieved.
Prior to entering into the Merger Agreement, CBC conducted a due diligence
review of KRES. The due diligence was conducted over a period of approximately
40 days by a CBC team which included Walter V. Stafford, CBC's General
Counsel, James J. Didion, CBC's Chief Executive Officer, John C. Haeckel,
CBC's Chief Financial Officer, and Ronald J. Platisha, CBC's Principal
Accounting Officer, and a legal team from CBC's outside law firm, Pillsbury
Madison & Sutro LLP.
The primary function of the various due diligence teams was to review KRES'
operations, business practices, information technology, corporate structure,
contractual obligations, liabilities, financial position and other areas which
might be material to CBC in making its acquisition, both to help familiarize
CBC with KRES's business and to uncover any material problems. The CBC due
diligence team found no material problems as a result of the due diligence.
However some issues existed, including (i) a $5,250,000 payment KRES was
required to make in order to facilitate the buy out of the interest of a joint
venture partner, thereby terminating the joint venture agreement which would
have required CBC, after the Merger, to pay to such partner a portion of the
revenues it generated in the region in which the joint venture operated, (ii)
a small difference in the manner in which KRES computed EBITDA compared to the
manner in which CBC computed EBITDA, and (iii) KRES'
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increased bank indebtedness (caused by increased operating expenses and
investments in new initiatives), the resolution of such issues resulted in a
small reduction in the number of shares of CBC Common issuable in connection
with the Merger.
In making its determination, the CBC Board took into account the results of
CBC's due diligence review of KRES' business. In its presentation to the CBC
Board on April 22, 1997, CBC's management reported on the results of its due
diligence investigation of KRES. The due diligence team did not make any
formal findings but presented the results of it investigation and analyses to
the CBC Board. The results of the due diligence team's investigation and
analyses which were relied upon by the CBC Board included (i) verification of
the corporate data, business history, operations and properties of KRES, (ii)
verification of the contracts and commitments to which KRES was a party, (iii)
verification of the amounts and nature of indebtedness and other liabilities
of KRES and confirmation that these could be asumed by CBC, (iv) confirmation
that KRES had no material liabilities about which the CBC Board was previously
unaware, (v) confirmation that KRES' financial condition and results of
operations were substantially similar to what the CBC Board had believed them
to be prior to the conduct of the due diligence, (vi) the existence of
potential synergies resulting from the combined company and (vii) confirmation
that KRES' business practices, information technology and operations could be
successfully integrated with CBC's in a cost-effective manner.
The terms of the Merger, the Merger Agreement and related agreements and the
Exchange Ratio resulted from arm's-length negotiations between management of
CBC and certain of the stockholders of KRES and their respective
representatives. In the course of reaching its decision to approve the Merger,
the Merger Agreement and related agreements, the CBC Board considered a number
of factors in addition to those discussed above, including the following:
(i) the reports of the due diligence teams with respect to the business,
financial performance and condition, results of operations, liabilities and
prospects of KRES;
(ii) the growth prospects of CBC preceding and following the Merger;
(iii) the historical and projected financial results of CBC and KRES and the
possible synergies to be obtained from the Merger, including the CBC Board's
belief that the Merger provides the potential for CBC and KRES to compete more
effectively and improve their profitability through economies of scale, the
elimination of redundancies and the enhancement of market position (CBC
projected the financial results of the combined companies by combining the
calendar 1996 results of both companies, assuming $10 million in potential
synergies and assuming a 8% growth rate in revenue and a 6% growth rate in
costs for each of the next four calendar years);
(iv) economic conditions and prospects for KRES in the markets in which it
operates, in light of the intensifying competitive pressures in the property,
facility and investment management industries;
(v) the structure of the transaction, including the fact that CBC's
stockholders would retain approximately 74% of the equity of the combined
company;
(vi) the proposed composition of CBC's and KRES' Board and management
following the Merger, including the fact that the current members of the CBC
Board would continue in such capacities (with the addition of four
representatives of KRES' shareholders which the CBC Board believed would
provide continuity and expertise during the integration of the two companies),
see "Management and Operations After the Merger";
(vii) the terms of the Merger Agreement and other documents to be executed
in connection with the Merger;
(viii) the belief that the business combination with KRES would offer
substantial long-term value to CBC's stockholders;
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(ix) the views of CBC's financial advisors and the opinion rendered by
Merrill Lynch to the effect that the Exchange Ratio was fair, from a financial
point of view;
(x) the terms of other recent comparable combinations;
(xi) the "intellectual capital" of the KRES management team and its
willingness to consider new initiatives and look at existing businesses from a
different perspective; and
(xii) the employment and consulting contracts approved in connection with
the Merger. See "--Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger."
In the course of its deliberations, the CBC Board also recognized a number
of potential disadvantages, including the following:
(i) the Merger involves costs associated with its completion and the
operational consolidation of the two companies, which could adversely affect
the operating results of CBC;
(ii) the Merger involves the dedication of substantial management resources;
(iii) the highly competitive nature of the property management services
business;
(iv) the matters described under "Risk Factors"; and
(v) the potential loss of key KRES employees who do not want to be part of a
larger company or who are concerned that they will not be treated fairly in
relation to their CBC counterparts.
The foregoing discussion of information and factors considered and given
weight by the CBC Board is not intended to be exhaustive but is intended to
set forth all material information related thereto. In view of the variety of
factors considered by the CBC Board in connection with its evaluation of the
Merger Agreement and the proposed Merger, the CBC Board did not find it
practicable to and did not quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to
the specific factors considered in reaching its determination and
recommendations. However, in their discussions the CBC Board and management
emphasized the possible synergies to be obtained from KRES' experience in
facility, property and asset management services with that of CBC. The CBC
Board concluded that these factors outweighed the potential disadvantages of
the Merger.
In evaluating the recommendation of the CBC Board, stockholders should
carefully consider the matters described under "Risk Factors."
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE KRES BOARD; REASONS FOR THE MERGER
On May 2, 1997, the KRES Board approved the Merger Agreement and the
transactions contemplated thereby as being in the best interests of and fair
to KRES and its stockholders. ACCORDINGLY, THE KRES BOARD UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED THEREBY.
In evaluating the Merger, the KRES Board considered and evaluated, among
other things, (i) the consideration offered by CBC for the outstanding shares
of KRES Common, (ii) the prospects for future growth in the value of CBC
Common, (iii) current economic, industry and market conditions affecting both
KRES and CBC, (iv) the position of both KRES and CBC in the markets and market
segments in which they compete, (v) the terms of the Merger Agreement, (vi)
the tax-free nature of the Merger, (vii) the potential opportunities and
challenges of combining the two organizations, (viii) the relinquishment of
control of KRES following the Merger and (ix) the potential disruption to
KRES' business operations in the event that the Merger is not consummated.
Because of the variety and complexity of the factors considered, the KRES
Board did not find it practicable to, and did not quantify or otherwise
attempt to assign relative weights to specific factors in reaching its
determinations.
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The KRES Board believes that the Merger offers the potential for improved
growth and profitability for the combined organization upon consummation of
the Merger. The KRES Board believes that there is the potential for
significant cost savings from consolidating duplicative operations and
functions and achieving economies of scale across a larger organization. In
addition, the KRES Board believes that the Merger offers potential for revenue
enhancement through cross-marketing of a broader array of services across a
larger customer base.
The KRES Board believes that the CBC organization would be a complementary
strategic and cultural fit with the KRES organization. CBC's position as an
overall market leader, as well as its strengths in sales and leasing brokerage
and mortgage banking activities, would complement KRES' property, facilities
and asset management businesses. The newly-formed organization would benefit
from increased size and scope of operations in an increasingly competitive and
cost-sensitive marketplace. In addition, the Merger would combine CBC's
significant size, access to capital and longstanding market presence with
KRES' innovation, creativity and acquisition expertise. As CBC Common is
traded on the Nasdaq National Market, the Merger would offer KRES stockholders
enhanced liquidity, as KRES Common is not currently traded on any public
market. Finally, the KRES Board believes that KRES management would have a
significant ongoing role in the newly-formed organization.
Based on the foregoing matters, the KRES Board believes that a number of
significant strategic benefits will accrue from the Merger that may be of
significant benefit to KRES, its employees and its stockholders. There can be
no assurance, however, that any or all of the benefits expected from the
Merger will be fully realized. In evaluating the recommendations of the KRES
Board, stockholders should carefully consider the matters described under
"Risk Factors."
OPINION OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR
CBC retained Merrill Lynch to render an opinion to the Board of Directors
with respect to CBCs proposed business combination with KRES. On April 22,
1997, Merrill Lynch delivered its oral opinion, which opinion was subsequently
confirmed in a written opinion dated as of April 22, 1997, to the Board of
Directors of CBC to the effect that, as of such date, and based upon the
assumptions made, matters considered and limits of review set forth in such
opinion, the Transaction Consideration to be paid by CBC pursuant to the April
18, 1997 draft of the Merger Agreement (the "April Merger Agreement") is fair
to CBC from a financial point of view. References herein to the "Merrill Lynch
Opinion" refer to the written opinion of Merrill Lynch dated as of April 22,
1997.
A copy of the Merrill Lynch Opinion, which sets forth the assumptions made,
matters considered and limitations on the scope of review undertaken by
Merrill Lynch, is attached to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus as Annex
3. Stockholders of CBC are urged to read the Merrill Lynch Opinion in its
entirety. The Merrill Lynch Opinion is directed only to the fairness from a
financial point of view of the transaction consideration to be paid by CBC
pursuant to the April Merger Agreement. The Merrill Lynch Opinion does not
address the merits of the underlying decision of CBC to engage in the Merger
and does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder of CBC as to how
such stockholder should vote. The summary of the Merrill Lynch Opinion set
forth in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is qualified in its entirety by
reference to the full text of such opinion.
The Transaction Consideration to be paid by CBC was determined through
negotiations between CBC and KRES and was approved by their respective Boards
of Directors. Merrill Lynch was not retained to and did not consider any
alternative transactions or participate in the negotiations regarding the
Transaction Consideration. Merrill Lynch expressed no opinion as to the prices
at which the shares of CBC Common will trade following the announcement or
consummation of the Merger. Merrill Lynch's opinion is necessarily based upon
financial, economic, market and other conditions as they existed and could be
evaluated on, and the information made available to Merrill Lynch as of, the
date of the Merrill Lynch Opinion.
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In arriving at the Merrill Lynch Opinion, Merrill Lynch, among other things,
(i) reviewed KRES's audited consolidated financial statements and related
financial information for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, the periods
from December 1, 1994 through March 31, 1995 and April 1, 1994 through
November 30, 1994, and the year ended March 31, 1994; KRES's related unaudited
financial information for the three years ended December 31, 1996; and KRES's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission; (ii) reviewed CBC's Annual Reports on Forms 10-K and related
financial information for the three fiscal years ended December 31, 1996;
CBC's quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q and the related unaudited financial
information for the quarterly periods ending March 31, 1996, June 30, 1996 and
September 30, 1996; and certain other of CBC's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission during the last three years, including certain reports on
Forms 8-K and its Registration Statement on Form S-1; (iii) reviewed certain
information, including financial forecasts, relating to the business,
earnings, cash flow, assets, liabilities and prospects of KRES and CBC, as
well as the synergies and the amount and timing of the related cost savings
and expenses expected to result from the Merger furnished to Merrill Lynch by
KRES and CBC, respectively; (iv) conducted discussions with members of senior
management and representatives of KRES and CBC concerning their respective
businesses and prospects, before and after giving effect to the Merger and the
expected operating benefits arising from the Merger; (v) reviewed the market
prices and valuation multiples for the shares of CBC Common and compared them
with those of certain publicly traded companies that Merrill Lynch deemed
relevant; (vi) reviewed the results of operations of KRES and CBC and compared
them with those of certain companies that Merrill Lynch deemed relevant; (vii)
reviewed, under applicable valuation methodologies, the theoretical valuation
of the Warrants to be issued pursuant to the April Merger Agreement; (viii)
compared the proposed financial terms of the Merger with the financial terms
of certain other transactions that Merrill Lynch deemed relevant; (ix)
reviewed the potential pro forma impact of the Merger on CBC's earnings, cash
flow and capitalization ratios; (x) reviewed a draft of the April Merger
Agreement; and (xi) reviewed such other financial studies and analyses and
took into account such other matters as Merrill Lynch deemed necessary,
including its assessment of general economic, market and monetary conditions.
In preparing the Merrill Lynch Opinion, Merrill Lynch assumed and relied on
the accuracy and completeness of all financial and other information supplied
or otherwise made available to it or discussed with or reviewed by or for
Merrill Lynch or publicly available. Merrill Lynch did not assume any
responsibility for making any independent verification of such information or
for making any independent evaluation or appraisal of any of the assets or
liabilities of KRES or CBC, nor was Merrill Lynch furnished with any such
evaluation or appraisal. Merrill Lynch relied upon the estimates of the
managements of CBC and KRES of the synergies expected to result from the
Merger and assumed that such synergies will be achieved. Such synergies, which
relate to property management and other general and administrative expenses,
are expected to result in total pre-tax synergies of approximately $5 million
beginning in the six months ending 1997, $11 million for the calendar year
ending 1998 and $12 million for the calendar years ending 1999 and 2000. With
respect to the financial forecast information and the synergies and related
cost savings and expenses expected to result from the Merger furnished to or
discussed with Merrill Lynch by KRES and CBC, Merrill Lynch assumed that they
were reasonably prepared and reflected the best currently available estimates
and judgment of KRES's or CBC's management, as the case may be, as to the
expected future financial performance of KRES or CBC, as the case may be. In
addition, Merrill Lynch did not assume any obligation to conduct, nor did
Merrill Lynch conduct, any physical inspection of the properties or facilities
of KRES or CBC. Merrill Lynch also assumed that the Merger would be
consummated on terms substantially similar to those set forth in the draft of
the April Merger Agreement and that the Warrants to be issued as part of the
Transaction Consideration would contain terms not materially different from,
and otherwise in conformance with, those customary in similar transactions.
Merrill Lynch assumed in rendering its opinion, that the Merger will
constitute a reorganization within the meaning of section 368(a) of the Code.
The aggregate consideration to be paid by CBC pursuant to the Merger
Agreement differs from the Transaction Consideration set forth in the April
Merger Agreement upon which the Merrill Lynch Opinion is based. In accordance
with the Transaction Consideration set forth in the April Merger Agreement,
each outstanding share of KRES Common would have been converted into the right
to receive (i) 0.79 shares of CBC Common and (ii) a Warrant exercisable into
0.0691 shares of CBC Common at an exercise price of $30.00 per
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share (the "Warrant Consideration"); provided, that the number of shares of
CBC Common issuable upon exercise of the Warrants would not exceed 500,000
shares. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, however, each
outstanding share of KRES Common would be converted into (i) 0.776175 shares
of CBC Common, subject to adjustment (including adjustments relating to
outstanding indebtedness of KRES upon consummation of the Merger), and (ii) a
number of Warrants, each exercisable into one share of CBC Common at an
exercise price of $30.00 per share, equal to (A) 600,000 divided by (B)(1) the
number of shares of KRES Common outstanding immediately prior to the Effective
Time of the Merger plus (2) the number of shares of KRES Common into which
outstanding options to purchase shares of KRES Common are exercisable at such
time (0.083238 Warrants per share of KRES Common based on an assumed aggregate
of 7,208,243 shares of KRES Common Stock outstanding and underlying such KRES
Options immediately prior to the Effective Time); provided, that the number of
shares of CBC Common issuable upon exercise of the warrants may not exceed
600,000 shares.
The Merrill Lynch Opinion and the discussion set forth herein is based upon
the Transaction Consideration set forth in the April 18, 1997 draft of the
Merger Agreement. Merrill Lynch has informed CBC that, based upon the terms of
the final Merger Agreement dated May 14, 1997, it would not have modified its
opinion that the aggregate consideration to be paid by CBC in the Merger is
fair from a financial point of view to CBC. In reaching such determination,
Merrill Lynch did not undertake to review any documentation in addition to
that set forth in its opinion delivered to the CBC Board on April 22, 1997,
nor did Merrill Lynch provide the CBC Board with a formal opinion regarding
the fairness of the aggregate consideration as set forth in the final Merger
Agreement dated May 14, 1997.
The following paragraphs contain a summary of certain of the financial and
comparative analyses performed by Merrill Lynch in arriving at its opinion to
the CBC Board dated as of April 22, 1997. The summary does not purport to be a
complete description of the analyses conducted by Merrill Lynch. The
preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex process involving the
application of complex methodologies and educated judgment that is not
necessarily susceptible to partial analysis or summary description. Merrill
Lynch believes that its analyses must be considered as a whole and that
selecting portions of its analyses and the factors considered by it, without
considering all such analyses and factors, could create an incomplete view of
the process underlying its opinion. Merrill Lynch did not assign relative
weights to any of its analyses in preparing its opinion, but rather made
qualitative judgments and estimates that it considered reasonable and
appropriate under the circumstances as to the significance and relevance of
each analysis and factor. In addition, the matters considered by Merrill Lynch
in arriving at the Merrill Lynch Opinion are based on numerous macroeconomic,
operating and financial assumptions with respect to industry performance,
general business and economic conditions, many of which are beyond the control
of KRES and CBC. Any estimates incorporated in the analyses performed by
Merrill Lynch are not necessarily indicative of actual past or future results
or values, which may be significantly more or less favorable than such
estimates. Estimated values do not purport to be appraisals and do not
necessarily reflect the prices at which businesses or companies may be sold in
the future, and such estimates are inherently subject to uncertainty.
Accordingly, neither Merrill Lynch nor any other person assumes responsibility
for their accuracy.
Stock Trading History. Merrill Lynch examined the history of trading prices
and volume for the shares of CBC Common and the Standard & Poors Composite
Average of 500 industrial companies in relation to each other and the
relationship between price movements thereof. Since CBC's initial public
offering in November 1996, shares of CBC Common have traded as high as $27 3/8
per share and as low as $18 per share. The closing price of a share of CBC
Common on March 4, March 11, and March 17, 1997, two weeks, one week and
immediately prior to announcement of the Merger, respectively, was $23 1/2,
$23 3/4 and $24 1/2, respectively.
Warrant Valuation. Merrill Lynch used "Black-Scholes" and binomial option
pricing models to value the Warrants based upon the terms set forth in the
April Merger Agreement. Based upon such models and using other valuation
parameters, including assumptions for interest rates and volatility factors,
the Warrants were attributed a theoretical value of approximately $4,700,000,
for a total implied exchange ratio, together with the CBC Common, of 0.82 per
share.
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Comparable Public Companies Analysis. Merrill Lynch compared certain
financial and operating information and ratios for KRES and CBC with
corresponding publicly available financial and operating information and
ratios for a group of publicly traded companies that Merrill Lynch deemed to
be relevant. The companies reviewed included Amresco Inc. ("Amresco"), Grubb &
Ellis Company, Insignia Financial Group, Inc. ("Insignia") and CBC (only with
respect to KRES) (collectively, the "Comparables"). These companies were
selected, among other reasons, because they operate in one or more of the
market segments and businesses in which KRES and CBC operate. Merrill Lynch's
calculations resulted in the following relevant valuation ranges based in each
case upon its analysis of those Comparables that it deemed most relevant to
the respective comparison and, in the case of KRES, relied primarily upon
information regarding CBC: (i) total enterprise value (defined as the market
value of common equity plus book value of total debt and preferred stock less
cash) as a multiple of latest twelve months ("LTM") revenue (as of
December 31, 1996) of 0.7x to 0.9x for CBC (with CBC at 0.88x) and 0.9x to
1.5x for KRES; (ii) total enterprise value as a multiple of LTM (as of
December 31, 1996) earnings before interest taxes, depreciation and
amortization ("EBITDA") of 7.3x to 8.3x for CBC (with CBC at 7.8x) and 7.3x to
8.3x for KRES; (iii) total market value of common equity as a multiple of LTM
(as of December 31, 1996) cash earnings (defined as EBITDA less interest less
cash provision for taxes) of 9.0x to 10.0x for CBC (with CBC at 9.5x); and
(iv) total market value of common equity as a multiple of projected calendar
1997 net income of 16.0x to 20.0x for CBC (with CBC at 20.6x). Applying the
ranges of multiples derived from Merrill Lynch's analysis of the financial
information of those Comparables deemed most relevant by Merrill Lynch,
Merrill Lynch calculated implied per share equity values of CBC ranging from
$20.89 to $25.63, and of KRES ranging from $14.45 to $19.98, for an implied
exchange ratio range of .56 to .96 (adjusted for the Warrant Consideration,
the implied exchange ratio range is .59 to .99).
None of the companies utilized in the above analysis for comparative
purposes is, of course, identical to CBC or KRES. Accordingly, a complete
analysis of the results of the foregoing calculations cannot be limited to a
quantitative review of such results and involves complex considerations and
judgments concerning differences in financial and operating characteristics of
the Comparables and other factors that could affect the public trading value
of the Comparables.
Comparable Acquisition Analysis. Merrill Lynch also reviewed the
consideration paid and financial terms of seven transactions involving real
estate services companies (the "Comparable Acquisitions"). The Comparable
Acquisitions reviewed, in reverse chronological order of announcement date,
were: (i) the pending acquisition by Apartment Investment and Management
Company of NHP, Incorporated (not yet approved by stockholders); (ii) the
acquisition by CBC of L.J. Melody & Company (an acquisition by the
registrant); (iii) the acquisition by Insignia Financial of Edward S. Gordon
Company; (iv) the acquisition by HFS Incorporated of Coldwell Banker; (v) the
acquisition by HFS, Inc. of Century 21 Real Estate Corporation; (vi) the
acquisition by CBC of Westmark Realty Advisors (an acquisition by the
registrant); and (vii) the acquisition by Amresco of Holliday Fenoglio &
Company. Merrill Lynch analyzed the offer value and transaction consideration
multiples implied by the prices paid in these transactions. The calculations
resulted in the following relevant ranges, based in each case on Merrill
Lynch's analysis of those Comparable Acquisitions that it deemed most relevant
to the respective comparison: offer value (defined as the offer price per
share multiplied by the sum of the number of shares outstanding and the number
of exercisable options outstanding less proceeds resulting from the exercise
of the options) as a multiple of LTM cash earnings of 9.0x to 12.0x for CBC;
transaction value (defined as offer value plus the book value of total debt
and preferred stock assumed less cash) as a multiple of EBITDA of 7.0x to
10.0x for CBC and KRES; and transaction value as a multiple of LTM revenue of
0.8x to 1.0x for CBC and 1.0x to 1.6x for KRES. Applying the ranges of
multiples derived from Merrill Lynch's analysis of the financial information
of those Comparable Acquisitions deemed most relevant by Merrill Lynch,
Merrill Lynch calculated implied per share equity values of CBC ranging from
$20.89 to $29.77, and of KRES ranging from $14.45 to $22.74, for an implied
exchange ratio range of .49 to 1.09 (adjusted for the Warrant Consideration,
the implied exchange ratio range is .51 to 1.12).
No transaction utilized in the comparable acquisition transaction analysis
was identical to the Merger. Accordingly, an analysis of the results of the
foregoing is not purely mathematical. Rather, it involves complex
considerations and judgments concerning differences in financial and operating
characteristics of the companies
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included in the comparable acquisition transaction analysis and other factors
that could affect the offer value and the transaction consideration.
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. Merrill Lynch also performed discounted cash
flow analyses (i.e., an analysis of the present value for the projected
unlevered free cash flows and terminal value for the periods and at the
discount rates indicated) of both CBC and KRES for the years 1997 through
2002, inclusive, using discount rates reflecting a weighted average cost of
capital ranging from 12.0% to 14.0% and terminal value multiples of calendar
year 2002 EBITDA ranging from 7.0x to 9.0x. Applying the results of such
discounted cash flow analysis, and assuming no synergies arising out of the
Merger, Merrill Lynch calculated implied per share equity values of CBC
ranging from $27.23 to $38.05, and of KRES ranging from $16.04 to $23.04, for
an implied exchange ratio range of .42 to .85 (adjusted for the Warrant
Consideration, the implied exchange ratio range is .44 to .87). Applying the
same results but assuming synergies arising out of the Merger in pre-tax
annual amounts of $5 million beginning in the six months ending December 31,
1997, $11 million for the calendar year ending 1998, and $12 million for the
calendar years ending 1999 to 2002, Merrill Lynch calculated implied per share
equity values of CBC ranging from $29.42 to $41.00, and of KRES ranging from
$20.00 to $28.25 for an implied exchange ratio range of .49 to .96 (adjusted
for the Warrant Consideration, the implied exchange ratio range is .50 to
.98).
Contribution Analysis. Merrill Lynch analyzed CBC's relative contribution to
the combined company with respect to revenues, EBITDA and net income at and
for the pro forma fiscal year ended December 31, 1996. The pro forma
information for the combined company was based on the actual fiscal year ended
December 31, 1996 results for CBC and KRES. As a result of the Merger, CBC's
stockholders will own approximately 73.9% of the equity of the combined
company. This compares with CBC's contribution to the combined company's pro
forma results, without taking into account any synergies, of approximately
82.4% of revenues, 79.1% of EBITDA and 94.3% of net income. Merrill Lynch also
calculated the relative contributions to the combined company's estimated 1997
and 1998 EBITDA, giving full effect to the expected synergies. CBC's
contribution to the combined company's estimated 1997 and 1998 EBITDA is 71.2%
and 70.7%, respectively, excluding 9.7% and 10.4% in contribution attributable
to expected synergies, respectively.
Pro Forma Merger Analysis. Merrill Lynch analyzed certain pro forma effects
resulting from the Merger, including the potential impact of the Merger on
projected earnings per share ("EPS") and EBITDA for the combined company, and
in each such case, with and without expected synergies. In its analysis,
Merrill Lynch assumed that the Merger was treated as a purchase for accounting
purposes and excluded any one-time restructuring charges that may result from
the Merger. With synergies, the Merger would be accretive on an EPS and EBITDA
basis to the holders of CBC Common immediately and for the three calendar
years ended December 31, 2000. Without taking into account expected synergies,
the Merger would be dilutive to the holders of CBC Common for the same
periods.
The CBC Board selected Merrill Lynch to render a fairness opinion not only
on the basis of Merrill Lynch's reputation as an internationally recognized
investment banking firm with substantial expertise in transactions similar to
the Merger but also on the basis of its familiarity with CBC and CBC's
business. As part of its investment banking business, Merrill Lynch is
continually engaged in the valuation of businesses and their securities in
connection with mergers and acquisitions. For Merrill Lynch's services, CBC
has agreed to pay Merrill Lynch a fee of $500,000 upon the delivery of Merrill
Lynch's written fairness opinion. CBC also agreed to reimburse Merrill Lynch
for certain reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (including reasonable fees and
expenses of its legal counsel) incurred in connection with its engagement and
to indemnify Merrill Lynch and certain related persons against certain
liabilities, including liabilities under securities laws, arising out of its
engagement. CBC further agreed that, if it determines to pursue an
underwritten offering of equity securities in connection with the Merger, CBC
will offer to retain Merrill Lynch to act as lead underwriter.
Merrill Lynch has also performed various investment banking services for
KRES and CBC in the past and has received customary fees for such services. In
the ordinary course of its securities business, Merrill Lynch may actively
trade equity securities of CBC for its own account and the accounts of its
customers, and Merrill Lynch therefore may hold a long or short position in
such securities.
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MATERIAL EFFECTS OF THE MERGER
GENERAL EFFECTS
Upon consummation of the Merger, KRES will become a wholly-owned subsidiary
of CBC, and CBC will immediately contribute the stock of KRES to CBC Group,
CBC's principal operating subsidiary. Acquisition Corporation will cease to
exist as a separate corporate entity, and holders of KRES Common (other than
those holders exercising appraisal rights) at the time and on the date an
agreement of merger is filed with the Delaware Secretary of State will receive
(i) a number of shares of CBC Common equal to the Stock Exchange Ratio
multiplied by the number of shares of KRES Common held by each KRES
stockholder as of the Effective Time and (ii) Warrants for a number of shares
of CBC Common equal to the Warrant Exchange Ratio multiplied by the number of
shares of KRES Common held by each KRES stockholder as of the Effective Time.
The KRES Options will be exchanged for equivalent options to purchase CBC
Common and individual holders of KRES Options who are directors, employees or
consultants of KRES or certain of its subsidiaries immediately prior to the
Effective Time will receive Warrants for a number of shares of CBC Common
equal to the Warrant Exchange Ratio multiplied by the number of shares of KRES
Common into which such KRES Options are exercisable. See "THE MERGER--Merger
Consideration" and "--Effect on Employee Benefit and Stock Plans." After the
Merger, the present holders of KRES Common will hold approximately 5.6 million
shares of CBC Common which will represent approximately 30% of the CBC Common
then outstanding (assuming no conversion of the Preferred Stock), and CBC will
hold 100% of the KRES Common then outstanding. In terms of voting rights, the
present holders of KRES Common will hold approximately 26% of all voting
rights. KRES stockholders who receive stock of CBC Common pursuant to the
Merger and will be stockholders of CBC, a Delaware corporation. See
"COMPARISON OF THE RIGHTS OF HOLDERS OF CBC COMMON AND KRES COMMON." CBC
intends to contribute the KRES Common to CBC Group, its principal operating
subsidiary, immediately after the Merger.
MATERIAL FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The Merger is intended to constitute a tax-free reorganization within the
meaning of Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), with the following material federal income
tax consequences:
(a) No gain or loss will be recognized by KRES stockholders upon the receipt
of CBC Common in exchange for their KRES Common;
(b) The aggregate basis of the CBC Common received by a KRES stockholder
will be the same as the aggregate basis of the KRES Common surrendered in
exchange therefor, subject to adjustment as discussed below if the Warrants
are treated as property other than stock or securities;
(c) A KRES stockholder's holding period for the CBC Common received in
exchange for KRES Common will include the period during which such KRES Common
was held, provided that such KRES Common is a capital asset at the Effective
Time;
(d) A KRES stockholder receiving cash in the exchange in lieu of a
fractional interest in CBC Common will be treated as if such stockholder
actually received such fractional share interest, and such fractional interest
was subsequently redeemed by CBC; and
Consummation of the Merger is conditioned upon delivery of an opinion to
KRES from Riordan & McKinzie, counsel to KRES, that, based upon assumptions
and understandings contained in the opinion, the Merger will constitute a
reorganization within the meaning of Code Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and
368(a)(2)(E), and no gain or loss will be recognized by KRES and the KRES
stockholders as a result of the receipt of CBC Common. Subject to the
discussions below and the taxability of cash in lieu of fractional share
interests mentioned above, CBC and KRES believe that these assumptions and
understandings are reasonable and that such an opinion will be delivered at
the closing of the Merger.
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Existing Income Tax Regulation sections promulgated under sections 354 and
355 of the Code treat the Warrants as neither stock nor securities for
reorganization purposes. However, under applicable case law preceding such
regulations, the Warrants could be treated as securities for reorganization
purposes. In December, 1996, the Department of the Treasury proposed Income
Tax Regulations which treat the Warrants as securities without a principal
amount. As presently drafted, such regulation would apply to exchanges
occurring on or after sixty (60) days following its adoption. Thus, at the
present time, it is not clear whether the Warrants received by the KRES
stockholders will be treated for reorganization purposes as securities or as
property other than stock or securities. Regardless of whether the Warrants
constitute securities for reorganization purposes, no gain or loss will be
recognized by KRES, Acquisition Corporation or CBC as a result of the issuance
of the Warrants.
If the Warrants are treated for reorganization purposes as securities as
provided in the proposed Income Tax Regulations, the following material
federal income tax consequences will result in connection with the Warrants:
(a) No gain or loss will be recognized by KRES stockholders upon receipt
of Warrants in the Merger exchange;
(b) The basis of a KRES stockholder in the Warrants received in the
Merger will equal zero; and
(c) A KRES stockholder's holding period for the Warrants received in
exchange for KRES Common will include the period during which such KRES
Common was held by such KRES stockholder; provided that such KRES Common is
a capital asset at the Effective Time.
If, however, the Warrants are treated as other than stock or securities as
set forth in the existing Income Tax Regulations, the following material
federal income tax consequences will result in connection with the Warrants:
(a) KRES stockholders will recognize gain upon receipt of Warrants in the
Merger exchange in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the excess of the
fair market value of the CBC Common and Warrants received over the basis of
such KRES stockholder in the KRES Common exchanged in the Merger, or
(ii) the fair market value of such Warrants received in the Merger;
(b) the basis of a KRES stockholder in the Warrants will equal the fair
market value of such Warrants;
(c) The aggregate basis of the CBC Common received by a KRES stockholder
will be the same as the aggregate basis of the KRES Common surrendered in
exchange therefor decreased by the fair market value of any Warrants
received by such KRES stockholder and increased by the amount of gain such
KRES stockholder recognizes upon receipt of Warrants; and
(d) A KRES stockholder's holding period for the Warrants received in
exchange for KRES Common will commence on the day following receipt of such
Warrants.
No gain or loss will be recognized by a holder of an unexercised option to
acquire KRES Common solely as a result of the conversion of such option into
an option to acquire CBC Common, provided that (i) the option to acquire KRES
Common was issued in connection with the performance of services and (ii)
neither the option to acquire KRES Common nor the option to acquire CBC Common
had or has a readily ascertainable fair market value (within the meaning of
Income Tax Regulations Section 1.83-7(b)) when issued or at the Effective
Time.
A KRES stockholder who perfects dissenters' rights and receives payment for
such stockholder's KRES Common will be treated as if such stock was redeemed.
In general, if the KRES Common is held as a capital asset at the Effective
Time, a dissenting stockholder will recognize a capital gain or loss measured
by the difference between the amount of cash received and the basis of the
KRES Common. However, if such dissenting KRES stockholder owns, directly or
constructively through application of Section 318 of the Code, any KRES Common
as to which dissenters' rights are not exercised and perfected and which are
therefore exchanged for
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CBC Common in the Merger, such stockholder may be treated as having received a
dividend in the amount of cash paid to the stockholder in exchange for the
shares as to which dissenters' rights are perfected. Under Section 318 of the
Code, an individual is deemed to own stock that is actually owned (or deemed
to be owned) by certain members of such individual's family (spouse, children,
grandchildren and parents, with certain exceptions) and other related parties,
including, for example, certain entities in which the individual has a direct
or indirect interest (such as partnerships, estates, trusts and corporations),
as well as stock that such individual (or a related person) has the right to
acquire upon exercise of an option or conversion right held by such individual
(or related person). Each KRES stockholder who intends to dissent from the
Merger (see "Appraisal Rights") should consult such stockholder's own tax
advisor with respect to the application of the constructive ownership rules to
the stockholder's particular circumstances as well as with regard to the 20
percent federal backup withholding which may become applicable to the gross
proceeds realized in respect of KRES Common of a dissenter failing either to
furnish its federal taxpayer identification number as requested by KRES or its
transfer agent or to otherwise establish an exemption from such withholding.
The foregoing is not intended to be a comprehensive discussion of all
possible federal income tax consequences of the Merger. Furthermore, this
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus does not provide information about the tax
consequences of the Merger under the tax laws of any state or of any local or
foreign jurisdiction or with respect to any KRES stockholder who is a dealer
in securities, who is a foreign person or who acquired KRES Common in
connection with the performance of services.
KRES STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS
WITH RESPECT TO ALL TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT
The Merger will be accounted for by CBC under the purchase method of
accounting in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16,
"Business Combinations" ("APB No. 16"). Under this method of accounting, the
purchase price will be allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed
based on their estimated fair values at the Effective Time. After the
Effective Time, CBC will include KRES' results using the consolidation method
of accounting.
EXCHANGE ACT REQUIREMENTS
CBC Common is currently registered under the Exchange Act. Following the
Merger, CBC, so long as it is subject to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act, will have an obligation to file annual, quarterly and other
periodic reports with the Commission, which will include consolidated
financial and other information regarding CBC and its subsidiaries. Directors,
officers and 10% stockholders of CBC will continue to be subject to the short-
swing profit recovery provisions of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act and all
other applicable provisions of the federal and state securities laws with
respect to transactions in CBC equity securities. CBC Common will continue to
be quoted on the Nasdaq National Market. CBC is considering listing the CBC
Common on the New York Stock Exchange rather than on Nasdaq and on May 20,
1997 CBC's Board unanimously approved such a listing at the time selected by
CBC's Chief Executive Officer. CBC currently intends to list on the New York
Stock Exchange and to delist from the Nasdaq before the end of 1997.
OPERATIONS FOLLOWING THE MERGER
Following the Merger, the stock of KRES will be contributed to CBC Group and
KRES will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBC Group. Other than as
described below, it is the present intention of CBC to operate CBC in
substantially the same manner following the Merger as currently being
operated. Initially, CBC intends to continue to operate the subsidiaries of
KRES under their existing names but a majority of them are expected to be
liquidated or merged into another subsidiary by the end of 1997.
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Consolidation of Operations. The property management, facilities management,
brokerage and corporate services functions of KRES will not be continued in
KRES but rather will be integrated into the businesses of CBC Group. In terms
of business practices, CBC Group intends to adopt the best business practices
of each company. The asset management/pension advisory business of KRES
generally will be maintained as a separate business and will not be combined
with the asset management/pension advisory services of Westmark, a wholly-
owned subsidiary of CBC Group. The mortgage banking business of KRES will be
integrated into the mortgage banking business of L.J. Melody & Company, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of CBC Group. CBC Group's international operations are
largely conducted through alliances with third parties whereas KRES has
operated internationally through joint ventures in which it takes a material
interest and plays a significant role. No decisions have been made with
respect to the integration of international operations.
Consolidation of Certain Corporate Functions. CBC and KRES believe the
combined companies will be able to realize certain cost savings and
operational efficiencies following the Merger by consolidating various
corporate functions currently being conducted separately by CBC and KRES
(accounting, personnel, legal and corporate) and by eliminating certain
duplicative administrative functions.
New CBC Officers. Following the Merger and the integration and pursuant to
the Merger Agreement, Raymond E. Wirta will be appointed President--Capital
Markets of CBC and William E. Rothe will be appointed a Senior Executive Vice
President of CBC with primary responsibility with another CBC Senior Executive
Vice President) for the integration of CBC and KRES. See "Interests of Certain
Persons in the Merger--KRES Management." Other current officers of KRES will
retain their current employment arrangements but with CBC Group, rather than
KRES.
KRES Management. Following the Merger, the executive officers of KRES will
be (i) James J. Didion, Chief Executive Officer, (ii) John C. Haeckel, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer and (iii) Walter V. Stafford, Secretary and
General Counsel. For general information regarding such individuals, their
compensation and certain relationships and related transactions, see "SELECTED
INFORMATION REGARDING CBC."
KRES Board of Directors. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, CBC, as sole
stockholder of KRES, will take appropriate action such that, promptly
following the Merger, the KRES Board will be modified and James J. Didion,
John C. Haeckel and Walter V. Stafford will constitute the KRES Board, all of
such directors to serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
See "Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger."
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THE MERGER
The terms and conditions of the Merger are set forth in the Merger Agreement
attached to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus as Annex 1 and incorporated
herein by reference. The following summary of the Merger Agreement does not
purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the
text of the Merger Agreement.
GENERAL; MERGER CONSIDERATION
Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, if approved by the stockholders of
CBC and KRES and if all other conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement are
satisfied or waived, Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of
CBC, will be merged into KRES, the separate corporate existence of Acquisition
Corporation will cease, and KRES as the surviving corporation will become a
wholly owned subsidiary of CBC. At the Effective Time, each holder of KRES
Common (other than those exercising appraisal rights) will receive (i) a
number of shares of CBC Common equal to the Stock Exchange Ratio multiplied by
the number of shares of KRES Common held by such KRES stockholder as of the
Effective Time and (ii) 0.083238 Warrants (based on an assumed aggregate of
7,208,243 shares of KRES Common Stock outstanding and underlying such KRES
Options immediately prior to the Effective Time) multiplied by the number of
shares of KRES Common held by such KRES stockholder as of the Effective Time.
The holders of CBC Common will continue to hold CBC Common following the
Merger. The outstanding options granted by KRES to purchase KRES Common ("KRES
Options") will be exchanged for equivalent options ("New Options") to purchase
CBC Common. In addition, holders of KRES Options who are directors, employees
or consultants of KRES or a subsidiary of KRES at the Effective Time will
receive a number of Warrants equal to 0.083238 (based on an assumed aggregate
of 7,208,243 shares of KRES Common Stock outstanding and underlying such KRES
Options immediately prior to the Effective Time) multiplied by the number of
shares of KRES Common into which such holder's KRES options are exercisable.
The number of shares of CBC Common issued in connection with the Merger will
not exceed 5,614,261 (including shares of CBC Common underlying CBC Options
issued in exchange for KRES Options), and the number of shares into which the
Warrants are exercisable will not exceed 600,000. See "THE MERGER--Effect on
Employee Benefit and Stock Plans."
Warrants issuable pursuant to the Merger are exercisable into shares of CBC
Common at an exercise price of $30.00 per share of CBC Common. In addition,
each Warrant shall have a term of 7 years from the Closing Date, shall become
exercisable on the third anniversary of the Closing Date and shall be subject
to the terms and conditions of a Warrant Agreement to be entered into by and
among CBC, Acquisition Corporation and the Shareholders of KRES as of the
Closing Date. Those Warrants issued in respect of KRES Options are subject to
forfeiture and reallocation under certain circumstances. See "THE MERGER--
Adjustments to Merger Consideration."
ADJUSTMENTS TO MERGER CONSIDERATION
If, between the date of the Merger Agreement and the Effective Time, the
outstanding shares of CBC Common or KRES Common shall have been changed into a
different number of shares or a different class by reason of any
reclassification, recapitalization, split-up, combination, exchange of shares
or readjustment, the Stock Exchange Ratio shall be correspondingly adjusted.
In addition, for each $100,000 by which Bank Indebtedness exceeds $47,375,000
or by which any subcategory of Bank Indebtedness exceeds the applicable
sublimit set forth in the Merger Agreement (but without duplication), in both
cases as of the Closing Date, the Stock Exchange Ratio shall be reduced,
without limitation, by 0.0005883. Bank Indebtedness includes the aggregate
amount of indebtedness owed to banks or other lending institutions by KRES and
its subsidiaries and, in certain cases, any entity with respect to which KRES
or its subsidiaries has a material investment or is subject to unlimited
liability as a general partner or otherwise, and any entity which 50% of the
ownership interests having the power to elect the board of directors of such
entity is directly or indirectly controlled by any of the foregoing.
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Following the Effective Time and until the Warrants first become
exercisable, if any New Option expires or is terminated without being
exercised, all Warrants issued in respect of the KRES Options for which such
New Option was exchanged shall be forfeited by the holder thereof. At such
time as the Warrants become exercisable, all Warrants forfeited pursuant to
the immediately preceding sentence shall be reallocated among those
individuals who held shares of KRES Common or KRES Options as of the date of
the Merger Agreement (each a "Reallocation Holder" and collectively, the
"Reallocation Holders") pro rata based on the aggregate number of shares of
the CBC Common issued and shares of CBC Common underlying New Options issued
to each Reallocation Holder pursuant to the Merger Agreement divided by the
total number of shares of CBC Common issued and shares of CBC Common
underlying New Options issued to all Reallocation Holders pursuant to the
Merger Agreement.
EFFECTIVE TIME
The Merger will become effective upon the filing of a Certificate of Merger
with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The filing with respect
to the Merger will occur as soon as practicable, but not more than one
business day following the later of (i) the approval of the Merger by CBC's
and KRES' stockholders at the CBC Meeting and the KRES Meeting, and (ii)
satisfaction (or waiver by the party whose satisfaction is required) of each
of the conditions precedent set forth in the Merger Agreement unless another
date is agreed to in writing by CBC, Acquisition Corporation and KRES.
Assuming all other conditions to the Merger are satisfied or waived, it is
anticipated that the filing will occur promptly after approval by the
stockholders of CBC and KRES.
EXCHANGE OF CERTIFICATES
At or prior to the Closing, each holder of shares of KRES Common wishing to
exchange its shares will surrender the certificate(s) (each, a "Certificate")
representing such shareholder's shares of KRES Common to CBC. No service
charges, brokerage commissions or transfer taxes will be payable by
stockholders in connection with the Merger. After the Effective Time, there
will be no further registration of transfers on the stock transfer books of
KRES.
Upon surrender of a Certificate for cancellation to CBC, the holder of such
Certificate shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor shares of CBC
Common, payments in lieu of fractional shares and a Warrant as set forth in
the Merger Agreement. In the event of a transfer of ownership of KRES Common
which is not registered in the transfer records of KRES, the appropriate
number of shares of CBC Common and the appropriate Warrant may be delivered to
a transferee if the Certificate representing the right to receive such CBC
Common is presented to CBC and accompanied by all documents required to
evidence and effect such transfer and to evidence that any applicable stock
transfer taxes have been paid.
Until surrendered as contemplated by the Merger Agreement, each Certificate
shall be deemed at any time after the Effective Time to represent the right to
receive upon such surrender the number of shares of CBC Common as provided by
the Merger Agreement and the Delaware General Corporation Law.
FRACTIONAL SHARES
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, no certificates for fractional interests
in shares of CBC Common will be issued pursuant to the Merger. In lieu of
certificates representing such fractional interests, each holder of KRES
Common whose shares are not convertible into a whole number of shares of CBC
Common shall be entitled to receive, upon surrender of such holder's
Certificates formerly representing KRES Common for exchange as provided above,
an amount of cash (without interest and rounded up to the nearest whole cent)
determined by multiplying such fractional interest by the average closing sale
price for CBC Common for the ten most recent trading days ending on the
trading day immediately prior to the Effective Time, as reported on the Nasdaq
National Market.
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STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
It is a condition to KRES' and the KRES Shareholders' respective obligations
to consummate the Merger that all appropriate action shall have been taken for
listing the shares of CBC Common to be received in the Merger on the Nasdaq
National Market. CBC has agreed to take all appropriate actions to cause such
shares of CBC Common to be issued in the Merger to be so listed.
EXPENSES
The Merger Agreement provides, in general, that CBC shall pay the reasonable
fees and expenses incurred incident to the preparation and carrying out of the
transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (including legal, accounting
and investment banking services and travel) provided, however, that the
aggregate amount payable by CBC and KRES for all fees and expenses of all
legal counsel to KRES and the KRES Shareholders shall not exceed $500,000 and
any amount payable in excess of such amount for fees and expenses of legal
counsel of KRES and the KRES Shareholders shall be payable by the KRES
Shareholders. The Merger Agreement further provides that CBC shall pay all
government filing fees and the costs of printing, filing and mailing this
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (collectively, the "Filing Fees"). The Merger
Agreement also provides that, notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) KRES shall
bear all the Filing Fees and all reasonable fees and expenses (including
without limitation, fees and expenses payable to counsel to CBC, outside
consultants, accountants and to all investment banking firms and their
respective counsel) actually incurred by CBC and Acquisition Corporation in
the event that KRES' stockholders fail to approve the Merger by that date
which is twenty (20) days after the effective date of the Registration
Statement or shareholders of KRES holding over 100,000 shares exercise
dissenter's rights and (ii) if the transactions contemplated by the Merger
Agreement are not consummated by October 31, 1997, each party to the Merger
Agreement shall be responsible for its own fees and expenses and KRES and the
KRES Shareholders shall promptly reimburse CBC for any amounts advanced,
reimbursed or otherwise paid to them by CBC to cover fees and expenses
pursuant to the Merger Agreement.
EFFECT ON EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND STOCK PLANS
All employee pension benefit plans, welfare benefit plans and other plans or
programs maintained or to which contributions are made for the benefit of
current or former employees of KRES or any of its subsidiaries, as in effect
immediately prior to the Effective Time are expected to be determined after
Effective Time and CBC will substitute its plans or programs which may or may
not be comparable to those of KRES.
Following the Effective Time, the outstanding KRES Options issued to
directors, employees or consultants of KRES who are directors, employees or
consultants of KRES or its subsidiaries immediately prior to the Effective
Time shall be replaced with New Options to purchase the number of shares of
CBC Common equal to the Stock Exchange Ratio multiplied by the number of
shares of KRES Common previously covered by the KRES Option, rounded down to
the nearest whole number of shares of CBC Common. The exercise price for each
such share of CBC Common under the New Option shall be equal to the exercise
price for each share of KRES Common divided by the Exchange Ratio, rounded up
to the nearest whole cent. Each such New Option shall otherwise have
substantially the same terms and conditions as the KRES Options had
immediately prior to the Effective Time. CBC has reserved a sufficient number
of shares of CBC Common for issuance upon exercise of the New Options. CBC has
also agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to file a registration
statement on Form S-8 at or prior to the Effective Time that will cover the
shares of CBC Common issuable upon exercise of the New Options.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The Merger Agreement contains customary representations and warranties
(subject to certain scheduled exceptions) relating to, among other things, (i)
each of CBC's, KRES' and Acquisition Corporation's and certain of their
respective subsidiaries' organization, qualification and similar corporate
matters; (ii) each of CBC's,
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KRES' and Acquisition Corporation's capital structure; (iii) equity ownership
interests of KRES; (iv) authorization, execution, delivery, performance and
enforceability of the Merger Agreement with respect to CBC, Acquisition
Corporation, KRES and the KRES Shareholders and related matters; (v) no
required consent, approval or authorization or filing with any governmental
entity in connection with the Merger Agreement, subject to certain exceptions;
(vi) the accuracy and completeness of the financial statements of CBC and KRES
and the absence of any undisclosed liabilities; (vii) the absence of certain
changes in the respective businesses of CBC and KRES since the end of their
respective most recent fiscal years; (viii) good title to CBC's, KRES' and
certain of their respective subsidiaries' assets and properties, free and
clear of material liens (except the lien of current taxes not yet delinquent
and liens under existing credit agreements); (ix) real property of KRES and
certain of its subsidiaries and certain environmental matters; (x) accounts
receivable of KRES and certain of its subsidiaries; (xi) filing of tax returns
and the payment of taxes by CBC, KRES and certain of their respective
subsidiaries; (xii) compensation by KRES of its directors, officers, employees
and stockholders since March 31, 1997 and amounts payable to certain employees
as a result of a change of control; (xiii) compliance with law by CBC, KRES
and certain of their respective subsidiaries; (xiv) no material pending or
threatened litigation against CBC, KRES or certain of their respective
subsidiaries; (xv) certain material contracts, their binding nature, the
absence of any defaults thereunder and the performance by KRES and certain of
its subsidiaries thereunder; (xvi) proprietary rights and insurance policies
of KRES and certain of its subsidiaries; (xvii) receivables of KRES or certain
of its subsidiaries owing from their directors, officers, employees or
stockholders or owing by any affiliate of any director or officer of KRES or
certain of its subsidiaries; (xviii) interests by parties related to KRES in
competing businesses or contracts to which KRES or certain of its subsidiaries
is a party; (xix) employee relations of KRES and certain of its subsidiaries;
(xx) employee benefit plans of KRES and plans, programs, agreements, policies
or other arrangements relating to employee benefits, executive compensation,
fringe benefits, severance pay, terms of employment or services as an
independent contractor; (xxi) the absence of any knowing misstatements by
KRES, the KRES Shareholders or CBC; (xxii) the accuracy of information
supplied by CBC, KRES and the KRES Shareholders in connection with the
Registration Statement and this Joint Proxy/Prospectus and (xxiii) the absence
of any dissatisfaction with the Merger on the part of any material customers
of KRES.
CERTAIN COVENANTS
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each of KRES and CBC has agreed to cause
its respective subsidiaries to carry on its business in the regular and
ordinary course, including the payment of all state and federal taxes, in
substantially the same manner as conducted prior to the execution of the
Merger Agreement and to use all commercially reasonable efforts to preserve
intact its present business organization, keep available the services of its
present officers, key employees, agents and representatives and preserve its
goodwill and relationships with existing and potential customers, employees,
independent contractors, clients, suppliers and others having business
dealings with it to the end that the goodwill and ongoing business of KRES and
CBC, respectively, shall not be impaired at the Effective Time.
In addition, the Merger Agreement provides that between the date thereof and
the Effective Time, except as expressly contemplated by the Merger Agreement
(or the Schedules thereto) or to the extent that the party in whose favor a
covenant runs gives its prior written consent, among other things: (i) neither
CBC, KRES nor their respective subsidiaries shall (A) declare or pay any
dividends or make other distributions on shares of capital stock or
partnership or other equity interests except for dividends by wholly owned
subsidiaries and in the case of KRES and its subsidiaries, partnership and
limited liability company distributions in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice and in the case of CBC, dividends on its
preferred stock, (B) split, combine or reclassify any of its capital stock or
partnership or other equity interests or issue any securities in respect of
shares of its capital stock or partnership or other equity interests or (C)
repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of its capital stock other
than the repurchase by KRES of KRES Common under certain employee benefit
plans and the purchase by CBC or any of its subsidiaries of stock or other
equity interests in a direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary; (ii) neither
KRES nor certain of its subsidiaries shall issue or purchase any shares of
capital stock or securities convertible into, or rights, warrants or options
to
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acquire, any such shares or other convertible securities, other than the
issuance of KRES Common upon the exercise of KRES Options; (iii) neither KRES
nor certain of its subsidiaries nor CBC shall amend its charter documents or
Bylaws; (iv) neither KRES nor certain of its subsidiaries shall acquire any
material assets or any business, corporation, partnership, association or
other business organization or division and CBC shall not make any such
acquisitions in excess of $12,500,000 in the aggregate for each of KRES and
CBC; (v) neither KRES nor any of its subsidiaries nor CBC or any of its
subsidiaries shall lease or dispose of any material assets except in the
ordinary course of business; (vi) neither KRES nor certain of its subsidiaries
shall incur any indebtedness (other than in connection with certain permitted
acquisitions, under existing credit facilities or with respect to working
capital loans between KRES and certain of its subsidiaries or between such
subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice)
or guarantee any such indebtedness or issue or sell any debt securities of
KRES or its subsidiaries or guarantee any debt securities of others; (vii)
neither KRES nor certain of its subsidiaries shall (A) adopt or materially
amend any collective bargaining agreement with employees, (B) enter into,
adopt, amend or terminate any benefit plan or any agreement, plan or policy
between KRES or certain of its subsidiaries and their respective directors or
officers so as to materially increase benefits; (C) increase the compensation
or fringe benefits of any officer or employee who earned $100,000 or more in
the twelve month period ended March 31, 1997 ("Key Employee") or any director
or provide any other benefit not required by any plan or arrangement as in
effect on the date of the Merger Agreement (other than to accelerate the
vesting schedule of KRES Options outstanding on the date of the Merger
Agreement) or enter into any agreement or arrangement to do any of the
foregoing, except (with respect to employees who are not Key Employees or
directors only) for normal increases and benefit changes in the ordinary
course of business consistent with past practice, bonuses paid under policies
consistent with past practice, and employee stock options granted in
accordance with past practice that do not result in a material increase in
benefits or compensation expense to such party; (D) create or amend any stock
plan or grant any equity based award pursuant to any stock plan or otherwise;
or (E) enter into or renew any contract, agreement, commitment or arrangement
providing for the payment to any Key Employee or director of compensation or
benefits contingent, or the terms of which are materially altered, upon the
occurrence of any of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement,
except for contracts, agreements, arrangements or commitments which create an
at-will employment relationship with an employee (other than a director) or
which provide for a severance payment to such an employee equal to or less
than eight months base salary for such employee; (viii) neither KRES nor
certain of its subsidiaries nor CBC nor its subsidiaries shall take any action
that would reasonably be expected to result in any of its representations and
warranties in the Merger Agreement becoming untrue or any of the conditions to
the Merger not being satisfied; (ix) neither KRES nor CBC shall change their
methods of accounting in effect at December 31, 1996, except as required by
changes in generally accepted accounting principles concurred in by their
respective independent auditors; (x) neither KRES nor its subsidiaries nor CBC
nor its subsidiaries shall take any action that would disqualify the Merger as
a "reorganization" for tax purposes; and (xi) neither KRES nor any of its
subsidiaries shall fail to make all salary, benefit, bonus and minority
interest payments on a timely basis consistent with past practice.
Each of CBC and KRES has also agreed that it and its subsidiaries will
confer on a regular basis with the other, report on operational matters and
promptly advise the other of any change or event having or which could have a
material adverse effect on it or its subsidiaries or which would constitute a
material breach of the representations, warranties or covenants of it
contained in the Merger Agreement. Under the Merger Agreement, each of CBC and
KRES has further agreed to provide the other or its counsel with copies of all
filings made by it and its subsidiaries with any governmental entity in
connection with the Merger.
Each KRES Shareholder has also agreed to certain covenants under the Merger
Agreement, including (i) not to directly or indirectly, transfer, sell,
assign, pledge, hypothecate, encumber or grant any option with respect to or
other interest in, any shares of KRES Common to any person or entity or enter
into any agreement or agree so to do and (ii) to enter into a Voting Agreement
and Irrevocable Proxy in favor of CBC (which Voting Agreement and Irrevocable
Proxy will grant CBC the right, among other things, to vote all of each such
KRES Shareholder's shares of KRES Common in favor of the Merger) and to vote
all shares of KRES Common held by such person entitled to vote at the KRES
Stockholder's Meeting (and at any adjournment thereof) in favor of the Merger.
See "CERTAIN OTHER AGREEMENTS--Voting Agreement and Proxy Agreements."
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NO SOLICITATION OF TRANSACTIONS
The Merger Agreement provides that neither KRES, its subsidiaries nor the
KRES Shareholders will, directly or indirectly through any officer, director,
employee, representative or agent: solicit, initiate or encourage inquiries or
the submission of proposals or offers from any third party relating to any
Acquisition Transaction or participate in any discussions or negotiations
regarding or furnish third parties with any confidential information with
respect to, or otherwise cooperate with, participate in, facilitate or agree
to endorse or encourage any attempt to do any of the foregoing. The Merger
Agreement provides that KRES and the KRES Shareholders shall promptly advise
CBC (orally and in writing) of any such inquiry or proposal, or contacts with
third parties for any such Acquisition Transaction and the details thereof and
not accept (nor shall KRES' board of directors or any committee thereof
recommend) any such proposal or offer. "Acquisition Transaction" means any
acquisition or purchase of all or substantially all of the business,
properties or assets of, or any equity interest in, KRES or certain of its
subsidiaries or any merger, consolidation, business combination or similar
transaction involving KRES or certain of its subsidiaries, other than the
transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the sale by KRES' auction
subsidiary of certain assets to which it takes title in the ordinary course of
its business and certain scheduled items.
INDEMNIFICATION
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, CBC and Acquisition Corporation, its
wholly-owned subsidiary, have agreed to indemnify certain individuals against
claims made against them by reason of the fact that they were officers or
directors of KRES or certain of its subsidiaries prior to the Effective Time,
to the same degree CBC currently indemnifies its own directors and officers.
A limited number of representations and warranties made by the KRES
Shareholders and CBC, respectively, survive the Effective Time and the Merger
Agreement provides that claims for indemnity may be made for breaches thereof.
The representations and warranties of the KRES Shareholders which survive
the Effective Time relate to (i) title to their shares of KRES Common and
their authority to sell such shares and enter into the Merger Agreement, which
are of unlimited duration, (ii) the absence of certain undisclosed liabilities
on KRES' March 31, 1997 balance sheet, which survive for one year after the
Effective Time and (iii) no KRES Shareholder having knowingly furnished any
information to CBC in writing pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at any time
prior to the Effective Time, which contained or will contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omitted or will omit to state any material
fact necessary to make any statement, in light of the circumstances under
which such statement is made, not misleading, which survive for one year after
the Effective Time.
With respect to breaches of the representation described in clause (i)
above, each KRES Shareholder is liable for all damages caused by a breach of
such representation by such KRES Shareholder. The KRES Shareholders are not
responsible for any losses caused by a breach of the representations described
in clauses (ii) and (iii), above, until the aggregate amount of all such
losses exceeds $2,000,000, at which time they are responsible for all such
losses (including the first $2,000,000). With respect to breaches of the
representation described in clause (ii), the maximum aggregate amount for
which the KRES Shareholders may be liable is $17,500,000 and no KRES
Shareholder may be liable for any amount in excess of its pro rata share of
all such losses. With respect to breaches of the representation described in
(iii), a KRES Shareholder shall only be liable if it knowingly furnished the
information which caused the breach or knew that KRES or another KRES
Shareholder furnished such information and all KRES Shareholders with such
knowledge shall be jointly and severally liable. In addition, KRES
Shareholders breaching the representation described in (iii) shall forfeit all
options exercisable into CBC Common which they hold other than those issued in
connection with the Merger. No KRES Shareholder shall be liable for breaches
of the representations described in clauses (ii) and (iii) for any amount in
excess of the total value of the CBC Common and New Options received by such
KRES Shareholder.
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The representations and warranties of CBC which survive the Effective Time
relate to (i) authority to enter into the Merger Agreement and (ii) the due
authorization, valid issuance, fully paid and nonassessable nature of the
shares of CBC Common issued in the Merger and that such shares are not subject
to any preemptive rights, each of which is of unlimited duration. CBC has
agreed to indemnify the KRES Shareholders against all damages arising from a
breach of such representations.
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
The Merger Agreement contains additional covenants including, among others,
(i) KRES has agreed to and to cause its accountants to afford to CBC and its
representatives access to KRES and certain of its subsidiaries properties,
books, contacts, commitments and records and to its accountants' work papers,
(ii) each party has agreed to take all reasonable actions to comply with all
legal requirements which may be imposed with respect to the Merger and to
obtain any consents and approvals (or exemptions) of any governmental
authority or other third party required to be obtained by such party or its
subsidiaries; (iii) KRES and CBC have each agreed to submit the Merger
Agreement and related matters to its respective stockholders for approval;
(iv) each of KRES and CBC have agreed not to furnish information relating to
the Merger to the public without the consent of the other; (v) each party to
the Merger Agreement has agreed to act in good faith to cause all the
conditions precedent to its obligations under the Merger Agreement to be
satisfied; (vi) each party to the Merger Agreement has agreed to take all
reasonably necessary actions such that the Merger will be treated as a tax-
free reorganization and (vi) each party to the Merger Agreement has agreed to
update its disclosures made thereunder as to any material fact arising between
the date of the Merger Agreement and the Closing Date.
In addition to its agreements set forth in the first paragraph of this
section, CBC has agreed, among other matters, to (i) take the actions
described in "THE MERGER--Effect on Employee Benefits and Stock Plans" and
(ii) cause its Board of Directors to be constituted as described in
"Operations Following the Merger--Board of Directors."
In addition to its agreements set forth in the first paragraph of this
section, KRES has agreed, among other matters to (i) furnish CBC with the
name, address and number of shares of KRES Common held by any dissenting
stockholder, (ii) make certain payments to CBC in the event that CBC or one of
its subsidiaries is unable to participate as a broker with respect to the sale
of certain properties held by certain investment partnerships in which KRES or
one of its subsidiaries has an interest and (iii) identify those persons who
are its "affiliates" for purposes of Rule 145 under the Securities Act, and to
use its best efforts to cause such persons to agree not dispose of shares
received by them in connection with the Merger except in compliance with the
Securities Act. See "CERTAIN OTHER AGREEMENTS--Affiliates Agreements."
CONDITIONS TO CONSUMMATION OF THE MERGER
Each party's obligation to effect the Merger is subject to various
conditions, unless waived, which include, in addition to other customary
closing conditions, the following:
(i) the Merger Agreement shall have been approved and adopted by the
affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of KRES
Common entitled to vote thereon, and the Merger Agreement shall have been
approved and adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of votes cast by
holders of CBC Common and CBC A-1 Preferred and CBC A-2 Preferred entitled to
vote thereon;
(ii) all necessary governmental approvals for the Merger shall have been
obtained (other than those the failure of which to obtain would not have a
material adverse effect on CBC or KRES) and any waiting periods imposed by any
governmental entity with respect to the Merger shall have expired;
(iii) all consents or approvals required from third parties relating to
contracts, permits, leases and other instruments shall have been obtained
(other than those the failure of which to obtain would not have a material
adverse effect on CBC or KRES);
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(iv) no law will have been enacted by a governmental entity which would make
the Merger illegal, prohibit ownership and operation by CBC or Acquisition
Corporation of a material portion of KRES and its subsidiaries, compel CBC or
Acquisition Corporation to dispose of a material portion of KRES or its
subsidiaries, or render CBC, KRES or its subsidiaries unable to consummate the
Merger, except for any waiting period provisions; and
In addition, the obligations of CBC, Acquisition Corporation, KRES and the
KRES Shareholders to effect the Merger are subject to the following additional
conditions (any of which may be waived by the respective obligated party):
(i) the representations and warranties of KRES and the KRES Shareholders (in
the case of CBC and Acquisition Corporation) and of CBC and Acquisition
Corporation (in the case of KRES and the KRES Shareholders) shall be true and
correct in all material respects, each of KRES and its subsidiaries and the
KRES Shareholders (in the case of CBC and Acquisition Corporation) and CBC and
Acquisition Corporation (in the case of KRES and its subsidiaries) shall have
performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by
each under the Merger Agreement and, in the case of KRES and its subsidiaries,
in the Certificate of Merger;
(ii) there shall have been no changes in the financial condition, results of
operations, business or properties of KRES or certain of its subsidiaries (in
the case of CBC and Acquisition Corporation) or CBC or its subsidiaries (in
the case of KRES and the KRES Shareholders) which have had or may be
reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on KRES and its
subsidiaries, taken as a whole or CBC and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole,
respectively.
(iii) No temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction or permanent
injunction or other order preventing the consummation of the Merger or (in the
case of CBC and Acquisition Corporation) materially limiting CBC's ability to
own or operate KRES and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, shall have been
issued by any federal or state court and remain in effect, and no litigation
or other proceeding instituted by any Governmental Entity or by any of the
stockholders of KRES seeking the issuance of such an order or injunction,
shall be pending which has a reasonable probability of resulting in such order
or injunction.
In addition, the obligations of CBC and Acquisition Corporation to effect
the Merger are subject to the following additional conditions (any of which
may be waived by CBC and Acquisition Corporation):
(i) the number of shares of KRES Common which are owned by stockholders of
KRES who perfect and pursue their appraisal rights in accordance with Section
262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law shall not exceed 100,000;
(ii) Donald M. Koll shall have entered into a covenant not to compete with
CBC;
(iii) KRES, The Koll Company and Donald M. Koll shall have assigned KRES'
license to use the Koll name to CBC;
(iv) KRES shall have caused one of its subsidiaries to redeem its partner's
interest in a specified partnership and shall not be a party to any covenant
not to compete or similar arrangement which would materially affect CBC or any
of its affiliates' respective businesses (with certain limited exceptions);
(v) Certain Stockholders and Registration Rights Agreements by and among
KRES and its stockholders shall have been terminated;
(vi) The lenders under KRES' primary credit facility shall have waived any
Event of Default caused by the Merger for a period of 60 days following the
Effective Time and shall have agreed that no payments of principal shall be
due thereunder until such time and there shall be no other Event of Default
thereunder;
(vii) The result achieved by dividing the trade accounts receivable of KRES
and its subsidiaries as of the last day of the month preceding the Closing by
revenues for the twelve months ending with such day shall not
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be less than 97% of the Average Receivables Ratio. The "Average Receivables
Ratio" is defined as the sum of the six ratios, as of the last day of each of
January, February, March, April, May and June of 1997, of (i) trade accounts
receivable as of such date to (ii) the revenues of KRES and its subsidiaries
for the twelve months ended on each such date, divided by six; and
(viii) The average period for which accounts payable have been outstanding
for the month preceding the Closing shall not exceed by more than 3% the sum
of the average period for which trade payables have been outstanding on the
last day of each month for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 1997 divided
by 12.
TERMINATION
The Merger Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Effective
Time, whether before or after approval of the matters presented in connection
with the Merger by the stockholders of KRES or CBC:
(i) by mutual written consent of KRES and CBC;
(ii) (A) by CBC if there has been a breach of any representation, warranty,
covenant or agreement of the KRES Shareholders or KRES contained in the Merger
Agreement which has had or would reasonably be expected to have a material
adverse effect; (B) by the KRES Shareholders or KRES if there has been a
breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of CBC or
Acquisition Corporation contained in the Merger Agreement which has had or
would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect;
(iii) by either CBC or KRES if the Merger shall not have been consummated
before October 31, 1997 (which failure, in the case of termination by CBC or
Acquisition Corporation, was due to a failure of any of the conditions to the
obligations of CBC and Acquisition Corporation set forth in the Merger
Agreement and, in the case of termination by KRES or the KRES Shareholders,
was due to a failure of any of the conditions to the obligations of KRES or
the KRES Shareholders set forth in the Merger Agreement);
(iv) by either CBC or KRES if (A) there shall be a final nonappealable order
of a federal or state court in effect preventing consummation of the Merger or
(B) there shall be any action taken, or any statute, rule, regulation or order
enacted, promulgated or issued or deemed applicable to the Merger by any
governmental authority which would make consummation of the Merger illegal;
(v) by CBC if any required approval of the stockholders of KRES shall not
have been obtained by that date which is twenty (20) days after the effective
date of the Registration Statement or by KRES if any required approval of the
stockholders of CBC shall not have been obtained by October 31, 1997;
(vi) by CBC or KRES if there shall be any action taken, or any statute,
rule, regulation or order enacted, promulgated or issued or deemed applicable
to the Merger by any governmental authority, which would (A) prohibit CBC's,
KRES' or certain of its subsidiaries' ownership or operation of all or a
material portion of the business or assets of KRES and such subsidiaries or
CBC and its subsidiaries, in each case taken as a whole, or compel CBC and its
subsidiaries or KRES or certain of its subsidiaries to dispose of or hold
separate all or a material portion of the business or assets of KRES and such
subsidiaries or CBC and its subsidiaries, in each case taken as a whole, as a
result of the Merger or (B) render CBC or KRES unable to consummate the
Merger, except for any waiting period provisions;
(vii) by CBC if over 100,000 shares of KRES Common are dissenting shares;
(viii) by CBC if any of the following events occur:
(A) KRES or the KRES Shareholders advise CBC (or either is obligated
under the Merger Agreement to advise CBC but has failed to do so) that KRES
or any KRES Shareholder has been advised in writing by counsel that it is
required to participate in negotiations, provide information, or otherwise
cooperate with any corporation, partnership, person or other entity or
group (as defined in Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) (other than KRES or
an affiliate of KRES) (a "Third Party") concerning an Acquisition
Transaction
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and KRES intends to proceed with such action or any KRES Shareholder
intends to approve of, vote for or recommend such action, or KRES (or
certain of its subsidiaries), any KRES Shareholder or any of their
respective directors, officers or agents, directly or indirectly, solicits
or initiates any discussions relating to an Acquisition Transaction;
(B) KRES shall have adopted, approved or implemented or taken any action
in respect of or entered into an agreement with respect to, any plan of
liquidation or commenced or undertaken, any restructuring or
recapitalization plan which contemplates the disposition or distribution,
directly or indirectly, of any material amount of assets or securities of
KRES to some or all of its securityholders either by dividend, share
purchase, exchange offer, reclassification, merger, exchange or otherwise;
or
(C) KRES' Board of Directors or any committee thereof shall have
withdrawn, or amended or modified in any manner adverse to CBC or
Acquisition Corporation, its approval or recommendation of this Agreement
or the Merger or taken any position inconsistent with such approval or
recommendation or shall have recommended another Acquisition Transaction or
resolved to do any of the foregoing.
(ix) by CBC if any condition to CBC's obligation to complete the Merger has
not been satisfied or waived by CBC;
(x) by KRES if any condition to KRES' obligation to complete the Merger has
not been satisfied or waived by KRES;
(xi) by KRES if CBC shall have failed to obtain the consent of its primary
lender by June 2, 1997; and
(xii) by CBC if KRES and certain of its subsidiaries shall have incurred
Bank Indebtedness in amounts in excess of those permitted by the Merger
Agreement and the incurrence of such additional Bank Indebtedness shall have
had a material adverse effect on KRES and certain of its subsidiaries, taken
as a whole.
The occurrence of any event referred to in clause (viii) above is referred
to herein as a "Third Party Transaction."
In the event of termination of the Merger Agreement by CBC or KRES, the
Merger Agreement and the Certificate of Merger will become void and there will
be no liability or obligation on the part of CBC or KRES or their respective
officers or directors other than under certain specified provisions of the
Merger Agreement dealing with confidentiality agreements, indemnification
provisions and the payment of expenses and other than liabilities or damages
incurred or suffered by a party as a result of the breach by the other party
of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth
in the Merger Agreement.
In the event that CBC terminates the Merger Agreement due to the occurrence
of a Third Party Transaction, then KRES, within one day of notice from CBC,
shall pay to CBC in cash or immediately available funds (i) a termination fee
of $5,000,000 and (ii) an amount equal to all Filing Fees paid by CBC or
Acquisition Corporation and all fees and expenses actually incurred by CBC and
Acquisition Corporation in connection with the Merger Agreement and the
transactions contemplated thereby (including without limitation, fees and
expenses payable to counsel to CBC, outside consultants, accountants and to
all investment banking firms and their respective counsel).
AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
The Merger Agreement may be amended at any time by an instrument in writing
signed by all the parties thereto, except that after the Merger has been
approved by the stockholders of CBC, Acquisition Corporation or KRES, no
amendment may be entered into which requires further approval by such
stockholders unless such further approval is obtained. In addition, any party
to the Merger Agreement by appropriate corporate or other action, to the
extent legally allowed, may extend the time for performance of the obligations
of the other parties to the Merger Agreement, waive inaccuracies in
representations and warranties and waive compliance with any agreements or
conditions for their respective benefit contained in the Merger Agreement.
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CERTAIN OTHER AGREEMENTS
VOTING AGREEMENTS AND PROXY AGREEMENTS
In connection with the Merger Agreement, CBC and Acquisition Corporation
entered into a Voting Agreement (the "KRES Voting Agreement") and Proxy
Agreements (the "Proxy Agreements") dated May 14, 1997 with FS, AP KMS II, LLC
and AP KMS Partners, L.P., Koll Holding Company, Raymond E. Wirta and William
S. Rothe, who are either stockholders of KRES or hold options to purchase KRES
Common. Mr. Wirta is also a director and officer of KRES and Mr. Rothe is also
an officer of KRES. As of May 31, 1997, such stockholders and optionholders
held in the aggregate approximately 96.7% of the currently outstanding KRES
Common (approximately 91.1% on a fully diluted basis) and options to purchase
115,000 shares of KRES Common. The remaining 31 shareholders and optionholders
of KRES who, as of May 31, 1997, held approximately 3.3% of the outstanding
KRES Common (approximately 8.9% on a fully diluted basis) and options to
purchase 417,500 shares of KRES Common are not parties to the Voting Agreement
with CBC. Only stockholders are entitled to vote, optionholders have no voting
rights. See "SELECTED INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO KRES--Ownership of KRES
Common." No consideration was paid to such entities or individuals in
connection with the Voting Agreement or Proxy Agreements.
Pursuant to the KRES Voting Agreement and Proxy Agreements, each such
stockholder and optionholder agreed to vote its or his shares of KRES Common
(a) in favor of the Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement and any
transaction reasonably necessary or appropriate to implement the Merger, (b)
in opposition to any proposal for the amendment of KRES' Certificate or Bylaws
inconsistent with the Merger and the Merger Agreement and (c) other than
pursuant to the Merger and the Merger Agreement, in opposition to any proposal
for any merger or other business combination, consolidation, sale or purchase
of any assets, reorganization, recapitalization, liquidation or winding up of
or by KRES or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates or any offer or sale of
any substantial equity interest in or all or a substantial portion of the
stock or assets of, KRES or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. Each such
stockholder and optionholder also granted CBC irrevocable proxies to vote all
KRES Common held by them in favor of the Merger Agreement. Such stockholders
and optionholders also agreed that they will not make, solicit, or encourage
any offers relating to, or engage in negotiations with, or furnish any
nonpublic information relating to KRES or its subsidiaries or affiliates to,
any third person with regard to any merger or other business combination,
acquisition of a substantial portion of the assets or equity interest in, KRES
or its subsidiaries or affiliates, other than any transaction contemplated by
the Merger Agreement. Each such stockholder or optionholder of KRES further
agreed not to take any action to prevent the consummation of the Merger
pursuant to the Merger Agreement.
Pursuant to the KRES Voting Agreement, FS also agreed that prior to the
Effective Time of the Merger, with certain exceptions, it will not take any
action, directly or indirectly, in connection with (a) the election or removal
of directors or any change in the current composition of the Board of
Directors of KRES, or (b) any amendment to KRES' Certificate of Incorporation,
Bylaws or other constitutive documents relating to the constitution of a
quorum of directors or stockholders necessary for a meeting, or the number or
voting rights of stockholders or directors. FS further agreed to take all
lawful action to maintain the current number, voting rights and composition of
the Board of Directors of KRES.
The foregoing summary of the Voting Agreement and Proxy Agreements does not
purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the
Voting Agreement and Proxy Agreements, copies of which are included in the
Registration Statement relating to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. See
"AVAILABLE INFORMATION."
AFFILIATES AGREEMENTS
The CBC Common to be issued pursuant to the Merger will be freely
transferable under the Securities Act, except for shares issued to any person
who is an "affiliate" of CBC or KRES within the meaning of Rules 144 and 145
under the Securities Act. Rules 144 and 145 impose restrictions on the manner
in which such affiliates
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may resell securities and also on the quantity of securities that such
affiliates and others with whom they might act in concert may resell within
any three-month period.
On May 14, 1997, each person who may be deemed to be an affiliate of KRES
entered into an agreement with CBC providing that such person will not offer
to sell or otherwise dispose of any CBC Common obtained as a result of the
Merger except in compliance with the Securities Act and the rules and
regulations thereunder or otherwise represented to CBC individually or through
counsel that such person is aware of the restrictions contained in such rules
and regulations. Generally this will require that such sales be made in
accordance with Rule 145(d) under the Securities Act. Rule 145(d) generally
requires that (i) for specified periods, such sales be made in compliance with
the volume limitations, manner of sale provisions and current information
requirements of Rule 144 under the Securities Act or (ii) such person is not
an affiliate of CBC, and at least one year has elapsed since the date the CBC
Common was acquired as a result of the Merger and CBC is in compliance with
the current information requirements of Rule 144 or (iii) such person is not,
and has not been for at least three months, an affiliate of CBC, and a period
of at least two years has elapsed since the date the CBC Common was acquired
as a result of the Merger. The volume limitations should not pose any material
limitations on any CBC stockholder who owns less than one percent of the
outstanding CBC Common after the Merger unless pursuant to Rule 144, such
stockholder's shares are required to be aggregated with those of another
stockholder.
INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE MERGER
KRES MANAGEMENT
To assure the retention of key executives of KRES, CBC has entered into an
employment agreement with William S. Rothe, KRES' President and into a
consulting agreement with Donald M. Koll, KRES' Chairman of the Board.
Following the Merger, pursuant to such employment agreement between CBC and
Mr. Rothe, which becomes effective at the Effective Time of the Merger (the
"Effective Date"), Mr. Rothe will serve as Senior Executive Vice President of
CBC. Pursuant to this employment agreement, Mr. Rothe will resign from each
and every position and office which he holds with KRES, KMS or any wholly-
owned subsidiary of either of them as of the Effective Date. Mr. Rothe's
compensation will consist of (i) base annual salary in the amount of $325,000
which will be reviewed from time to time by CBC but will not be made less than
$325,000, (ii) participation in an annual incentive compensation program which
may entitle him to an annual bonus equal to, less than or greater than one
hundred percent of his salary (with a $175,000 guaranteed bonus during the
first year of the employment agreement) and (iii) the grant of a ten year
stock option for 100,000 shares of CBC Common at an exercise price of $22.75
per share. The option vests as to one-third of the shares on the third
anniversary of the Effective Time, as to two-thirds on the fourth anniversary
and as to all of the shares on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Time.
Upon any termination of employment, Mr. Rothe will forfeit all unvested
shares. Mr. Rothe's employment agreement has a term of two years from the
Effective Time of the Merger. In addition options on identical terms to Mr.
Rothe's were granted to Mr. Wirta (100,000 shares), Richard Abraham (50,000
shares) and Richard Wollack (50,000 shares) in connection with their retention
as employees of CBC.
Pursuant to a consulting agreement between CBC and Mr. Koll which also
becomes effective at the Effective Time, Mr. Koll will serve as a consultant
to CBC and shall be deemed an independent contractor. Mr. Koll's compensation
will consist of (i) base salary of $12,500 per month and (ii) the grant of a
stock option to purchase 250,000 shares of CBC Common for an exercise price of
$36.75 per share which will be fully vested as of the Effective Date but will
terminate one year after the consulting agreement is terminated. Mr. Koll's
consulting agreement has a term of one year from the Effective Time of the
Merger.
KRES DIRECTORS
Following the Effective Time, James J. Didion, John C. Haeckel and Walter V.
Stafford will constitute the KRES Board, and will serve until their successors
are duly elected and assume office. Messrs. Didion, Haeckel
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and Stafford are currently directors and executive officers of CBC. See
"SELECTED INFORMATION REGARDING CBC--Directors and Executive Officers" and
"Operations Following the Merger."
Directors of KRES and certain of their affiliates are currently subject
(other than with respect to the surrender of KRES Common in exchange for CBC
Common pursuant to the Merger) to certain volume limitations imposed by Rule
144 under the Securities Act which restrict the number of shares of KRES
Common that each may transfer at any given time, and such directors and
affiliates will continue to be subject to similar restrictions under Rule 144
and/or Rule 145 of the Securities Act with respect to shares of CBC Common
held following the Merger. Because of the larger number of CBC shares
outstanding, one effect of the Merger is that certain affiliates may be
allowed to sell or transfer a greater number of shares in a single transaction
than would be possible prior to the Merger.
PROPOSED CBC DIRECTORS
Following the Merger, so long as certain KRES shareholders who are
signatories to the Merger Agreement (collectively, the "KRES Shareholders")
hold shares equal to 60% of the shares originally issued to them pursuant to
the Merger Agreement, three individuals selected by such shareholders (and
reasonably satisfactory to the Corporate Governance Committee of the CBC
Board) shall be nominated for election to the CBC Board. For so long as they
are employed or engaged by CBC two of those individuals will be Raymond E.
Wirta and Donald M. Koll, current KRES directors. In addition to the three
directors referred to above, following the Effective Time and until the
election of directors to CBC's Board first following the Effective Time, CBC
will cause one individual selected by AP KMS II, LLC and reasonably
satisfactory to the Corporate Governance Committee of CBC's Board to be
nominated for election to CBC's Board. In the event that the KRES Shareholders
no longer hold shares equal to 60% of the shares originally issued to them
pursuant to the Merger Agreement, so long as FS owns 60% of the shares
originally issued to FS pursuant to the Merger Agreement CBC will cause one
individual selected by FS and reasonably satisfactory to CBC to be nominated
for election to CBC's Board. At the CBC Meeting, holders of CBC Common, CBC A-
1 Preferred and CBC A-2 Preferred will vote on the election of 19 Director
nominees, and CBC currently expects that all of its nominees for directors to
CBC's Board will be elected at the CBC Meeting. Donald M. Koll, Raymond Wirta,
Bradford M. Freeman and Ricardo Koenigsberger have been nominated for election
to CBC's Board at the CBC Meeting in the event the Merger is approved. See
"PROPOSAL FOR NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CBC DIRECTORS".
STOCK OPTIONS
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, CBC will assume each KRES Option
outstanding under a KRES option plan held by an individual who is a director,
employee or consultant of KRES or its subsidiaries immediately prior to the
Effective Time by substituting a CBC Option for each such KRES Option. Each
CBC Option that is substituted by CBC will continue to be subject to
substantially the same terms and conditions set forth in the KRES options
plans, except that (i) such CBC Options will be exercisable for that number of
whole shares of CBC Common equal to the product of the number of shares of
KRES Common that were purchasable under such KRES Options immediately prior to
the Effective Time multiplied by the Stock Exchange Ratio, and (ii) the per
share exercise price for the shares of CBC Common issuable upon exercise of
such CBC Option will be equal to the quotient determined by dividing the
exercise price per share of KRES Common at which such KRES Option was
exercisable immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Stock Exchange
Ratio. Following the Effective Time, each such individual entitled to receive
a CBC Option will receive a Warrant for a number of shares of CBC Common equal
to the Warrant Exchange Ratio multiplied by the number of shares of KRES
Common into which such KRES Option is exercisable. As of May 31, 1997, there
were outstanding options to purchase 532,500 shares of KRES Common. See "THE
MERGER--Effect on Employee Benefit and Stock Plans."
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BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING KRES
KRES SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND SHARE DATA
The following tables set forth financial and other data for KRES on a
consolidated historical basis for the periods and dates indicated. The
selected historical financial data as of December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996
and for the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the year ended March 31, 1996
and the four month and eight month periods ended March 31, 1995 and
November 30, 1994, respectively, are derived from, and are qualified by
reference to, KRES' and KRES' predecessors audited consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this Prospectus. The selected financial data
as of March 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 and for the years ended March 31, 1994 and
1993 are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of KRES'
and KRES' predecessor not included herein. The selected historical
consolidated financial data for the three month periods ended March 31, 1997
and 1996 and for the nine month period ended December 31, 1995 are derived
from unaudited financial statements. The unaudited financial statements
include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which KRES
considers necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the
results of operations for these periods. Operating results for the three month
period ended March 31, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 1997.
The financial and other data presented below are qualified by reference to
and should be read in conjunction with KRES' audited consolidated historical
financial statements and notes thereto, and other information included
elsewhere in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
KRES(1) INC. (PREDECESSOR)(1)
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FOUR
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED MONTHS EIGHT MONTHS YEAR
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED MARCH 31,
-------------------- --------------------- MARCH 31, MARCH 31, NOVEMBER 30, ----------------
1997(2) 1996(2) 1996 1995 1996 1995 1994 1994 1993
--------- --------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------- -------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
Revenue................. $ 35,005 $ 29,824 $ 99,236 $ 89,877 $ 119,700 $ 32,490 $ 51,566 $59,671 $38,924
Costs and expenses,
excluding depreciation,
amortization and
interest............... 34,317 25,534 87,964 77,365 102,899 28,939 47,472 53,152 33,742
Depreciation............ 700 535 1,753 1,348 1,883 486 682 736 184
Amortization............ 2,146 2,013 5,946 4,924 6,937 1,389 1,545 980 455
Operating income (loss). (2,010) 2,189 4,726 6,705 8,893 1,565 1,822 5,143 4,543
Income (loss) before
provision for income
taxes.................. (2,767) 1,254 1,267 3,749 5,002 973 653 5,017 4,506
Net income (loss)....... (2,097) 584 (338) 1,462 2,047 388 250 2,987 2,701
Net income (loss) per
common and common
equivalent share
outstanding............ (.32) .11 (.06) .27 .38 .07 -- -- --
Weighted average number
of common and common
equivalent shares
outstanding(3)......... 6,557,286 5,427,305 5,301,455 5,371,940 5,385,781 5,267,704 -- -- --
OTHER DATA:
EBITDA(4)............... 732 4,673 12,068 12,759 17,431 3,343 3,211 6,812 5,182
Net cash provided by
(used in) operating
activities............. 745 6,511 (4,407) 3,022 9,533 (3,850) (172) 404 33
Net cash (used in)
investing activities... (1,285) (2,172) (3,143) (11,722) (13,894) (31,801) (2,182) (4,070) (2,744)
Net cash provided by
(used in) financing
activities............. (512) 212 2,956 10,979 11,191 34,780 2,530 (141) --
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT
END OF PERIOD):
Working capital......... 18,694 12,796 136 2,337 12,796 (2,298) -- 3,304 9,832
Total assets............ 126,899 126,207 136,384 123,250 126,207 96,696 -- 32,858 17,357
Long-term liabilities... 33,909 45,297 37,740 43,552 45,297 27,597 -- 2,832 250
Minority interest....... 10,360 13,631 10,848 8,847 13,631 8,552 -- 2,383 552
Stockholders' equity.... 57,432 35,245 34,904 34,601 35,245 32,985 -- 14,159 12,616
(footnotes on following page)
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(1) The financial data for KRES reflect the effects of the KRES/KMS Merger and
as a result are not comparable to the financial data for Koll Management
Services, Inc. (the Predecessor Company) prior to the Merger.
(2) A significant component of KRES' revenue is transactional in nature which
is subject to certain seasonality. Historically, KRES' revenue, operating
income and net income in the first and fourth quarters of its fiscal years
are generally lower than in the second and third quarters due to these
fluctuations, which is consistent with industry trends. Therefore,
quarterly results are not necessarily representative of results for the
entire year.
(3) See Note 1 of Notes to KRES Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4) EBITDA represents earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and
amortization, thereby removing the effect of certain non-cash charges on
income, consisting of depreciation and the amortization of intangible
assets relating to acquisitions. Non-cash compensation expense under stock
award plans of $329,000 for the period ending December 31, 1996, certain
other non-recurring items including compensation expense related to the
KRES/KMS merger of $1,208,000 for the eight months ending November 30,
1994 and recognition of certain costs related to KRES' IPO effort and the
unexpended loan fees related to the previous credit facility repaid in
January 1997 of $1,390,000 for the period ending March 31, 1997 are
included as expenses which have the effect of reducing EBITDA.
Management believes that the presentation of EBITDA will enhance a reader's
understanding of KRES' operating performance and ability to service debt as
it provides a measure of cash generated that can be used by KRES to service
its debt and for other required or discretionary purposes. Management has
used EBITDA as one of the primary measures of operating performance in
evaluating its recent acquisitions. EBITDA should not be considered as an
alternative either (i) to operating income (determined in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP")), or (ii) operating cash
flow (determined in accordance with GAAP). The measure entitled "EBITDA"
may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other
companies.
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The following table sets forth items derived from the KRES's consolidated
statements of income for each of the periods presented in dollars and as a
percent of revenue.
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31, ENDED DECEMBER 31, YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
------------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995 1996 COMBINED 1995
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Property and Corporate
Services:
Revenue................ $27,974 100.0% $24,612 100.0% $78,424 100.0% $71,020 100.0% $ 95,625 100.0% $65,230 100.0%
Costs of fee based
services.............. 22,074 78.9 18,066 73.4 57,249 73.0 51,244 72.2 69,583 72.8 47,779 73.2
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Gross operating margin. $ 5,900 21.1% $ 6,546 26.6% $21,175 27.0% $19,776 27.8% $ 26,042 27.2% $17,451 26.8%
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Allocated
administrative costs.. 2,712 9.7 3,542 14.4 11,804 15.4 11,513 16.2 15,055 15.7 12,309 18.9
Depreciation and
amortization expense.. 442 1.6 1,040 4.2 3,015 3.8 2,448 3.4 3,488 3.7 1,340 2.1
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Operating income....... $ 2,746 9.8% $ 1,964 8.0% $ 6,356 8.1% $ 5,815 8.2% $ 7,499 7.8% $ 3,802 5.8%
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Investment Management:
Revenue................ $ 4,879 100.0% $ 4,243 100.0% $15,497 100.0% $16,435 100.0% $ 20,685 100.0% $16,528 100.0%
Costs of fee based
services.............. 3,584 73.5 2,238 52.7 9,952 64.2 8,949 54.5 10,914 52.8 9,228 55.8
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Gross operating margin. $ 1,295 26.5% $ 2,005 47.3% $ 5,545 35.8% $ 7,486 45.5% $ 9,771 47.2% $ 7,300 44.2%
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Allocated
administrative costs.. 73 1.5 248 5.8 797 5.1 690 4.2 938 4.5 822 5.0
Depreciation and
amortization expense.. 568 11.6 663 15.6 2,284 14.7 1,498 9.1 2,161 10.4 1,034 6.3
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Operating income....... $ 654 13.4% $ 1,094 25.9% $ 2,464 15.9% $ 5,298 32.2% $ 6,672 32.3% $ 5,444 32.9%
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Total fee based
services:
Revenue................ $32,853 100.0% $28,855 100.0% $93,921 100.0% $87,455 100.0% $116,310 100.0% $81,758 100.0%
Costs of fee based
services.............. 25,658 78.1 20,304 70.4 67,201 71.6 60,193 68.8 80,497 62.2 57,007 69.7
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Gross operating margin. $ 7,195 21.9% $ 8,551 29.6% $26,720 28.4% $27,262 31.2% $ 35,813 30.8% $24,751 30.3%
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Allocated
administrative costs.. 2,785 8.5 3,790 13.1 12,601 13.4 12,203 14.0 15,993 13.8 13,131 16.1
Depreciation and
amortization expense.. 1,010 3.1 1,703 5.9 5,299 5.6 3,946 4.5 5,649 4.9 2,374 2.9
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Operating income....... $ 3,400 10.3% $ 3,058 10.6% $ 8,820 9.4% $11,113 12.7% $ 14,171 12.1% $ 9,246 11.3%
Corporate:
Minority interest in
(income) loss of
consolidated entities. (67) (0.2) 513 1.8 26 0.0 (1,192) (1.4) (679) (0.6) (1,094) (1.3)
Equity in income (loss)
of unconsolidated
entities.............. 148 0.5 447 1.5 1,153 1.2 465 0.5 912 0.8 (156) (0.2)
Corporate expenses..... (5,491) (16.7) (1,829) (6.3) (5,273) (5.6) (3,681) (4.2) (5,511) (4.7) (5,426) (5.6)
Interest expense....... (757) (2.3) (935) (3.2) (3,459) (3.7) (2,956) (3.4) (3,891) (3.3) (944) (1.2)
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Income (loss) before
income taxes.......... ($2,767) (8.4%) $ 1,254 4.4% $ 1,267 1.3% $ 3,749 4.2% $ 5,002 4.3% $ 1,626 3.0%
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS OF KRES
Introduction
KRES' revenue is derived primarily from services provided by KRES' Property
and Corporate Services Division and Investment Management Division ("Fee Based
Services") and includes property and investment management fees, reimbursement
for expenses related to management personnel, leasing and other transaction
commissions (net of related commissions paid to others), construction
management fees and auction commissions. KRES' revenue is based in large part
on property management fees which are directly related to the level of rents
collected at the properties. For the last several years, occupancy and rental
rates across the country have generally been either stable or increasing. In
addition, a significant component of KRES' revenue is transactional in nature
and seasonal. Historically, this seasonality has caused KRES' revenue,
operating income and net income in the first and second calendar quarters to
be generally lower than in the third and fourth calendar quarters, which is
consistent with industry trends. See "RISK FACTORS--Seasonality." Therefore,
quarterly results are not necessarily representative of results for an entire
year or for any future period. Costs and expenses of Fee Based Services are
generally those costs incurred directly in connection with KRES' management of
properties and assets, in addition to the costs associated with the operations
of KRES' regional offices. Under the terms of KRES' typical property and
facilities management contract, a significant portion of the direct management
costs are reimbursed. Such reimbursement is included in revenue.
Since April 1, 1991, KRES has implemented an aggressive growth plan as it
has continued its strategy of solidifying its position as a leading fully-
integrated real estate services company. The growth reflected in KRES'
financial statements is the result principally of acquisitions of real estate
service companies, internal growth from new assignments from existing and
first-time clients and new business initiatives, including capital markets and
Asian operations. KRES' acquisition program has focused on (i) regional
property management companies in strategically-targeted markets,
(ii) investment management companies and (iii) other complementary service
providers. Since April 1, 1991, KRES has completed more than 20 acquisitions
for an aggregate purchase price in excess of $45.0 million, the most
significant of which (based on revenue and net income) were: The Shelard
Group, Inc. ("Shelard"), Ross-Dove Company, Inc. ("Ross-Dove"), CBS Investment
Realty, Inc. ("CBS"), Karsten Realty Advisors ("Karsten") and Rubloff Inc.
("Rubloff"). Other acquisitions that were strategically significant include
National Real Estate Index ("NREI") and The Peregrine White Company, Inc.
("Peregrine White").
KRES' administrative costs represent the costs of KRES' corporate management
and the various overhead departments including accounting, human resources,
payroll and management information services. In 1996 these
administrative costs grew at a more rapid pace than revenues and this trend
continued into the first calendar quarter of 1997. As a result of KRES'
acquisition and new initiatives strategy, KRES has experienced increased
overhead costs in the areas of corporate accounting, human resources and
management information services and higher start-up costs associated with the
new growth initiatives. As a result of these cost increases, KRES' recent
financial performance has been less profitable than in prior periods.
Management believes, however, that KRES will realize increased revenues in the
future as a result of its growth strategy to date. In the event that such
revenue increases do not materialize as anticipated, management believes that
it can reduce the current level of spending associated with its growth
strategy.
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
1996
Revenue from Property and Corporate Services Division. The majority of this
division's revenue is recurring base contract fees and direct cost
reimbursement. Other revenue includes commissions from leasing
and property sales transactions net of related commissions paid to others.
Revenue of $28.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 increased $3.4
million (13.8%) as compared to revenue of $24.6 million for the quarter ended
March 31, 1996 primarily due to revenue from new facilities management
contracts. Revenue from the international operations had also increased over
the prior quarterly period, however, the increase was partially offset by a
decrease in base fee and onsite revenue under property management contracts.
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Revenue from the Investment Management Division. Investment management
revenue is generated by recurring base investment management fees and contract
incentive fees related to the achievement of investment yields in excess of
base amounts stipulated in various of KRES' investment management contracts.
Other components of revenue include fees associated with the acquisition and
disposition of real estate assets on behalf of clients. Revenue of $4.9
million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 increased $700,000 (16.7%) as
compared to revenue of $4.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1996. This
increase was attributable to an increase in incentive fees earned under an
investment management contract.
Costs of Property and Corporate Services Division. Costs and expenses of
this division's Fee Based Services are primarily salaries and wages incurred
in connection with the management of properties and associated with the
division's regional administrative offices. Costs of $22.1 million for the
quarter ended March 31, 1997 increased $4.0 million (22.1%) as compared to
costs of $18.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1996. This increase is
primarily attributable to reimbursable costs and expenses related to new
facilities management contracts and increased investment spending related to
growing KRES' international operations from three to seven offices in Asia.
Costs of the Investment Management Division. Costs and expenses of this
division's Fee Based Services are primarily salaries and wages incurred in
connection with providing investment advisory and management services. Costs
of $3.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 increased $1.4 million
(63.6%) as compared to costs of $2.2 million for the quarter ended March 31,
1996. This increase is primarily due to additional acquisition costs related
to new investment fund formation and costs related to new growth initiatives
in the real estate securitization industry, which are being pursued by KRES.
Gross Operating Margin. KRES' total fee based margin declined to 21.9% from
29.6% of revenue for the quarters ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively,
due primarily to higher reimbursable costs and expenses related to new
facilities management contracts, and additional acquisition costs for new
investment fund formation and new initiatives within the Investment Management
Division.
Depreciation Expense. Depreciation expense is computed using straight-line
method over estimated useful lives ranging from three to seven years on
capital assets such as computer hardware, software, office furniture and
equipment and leasehold improvements. Depreciation expense of $700,000 for the
quarter ended March 31, 1997 increased $165,000 (30.8%) as compared to
$535,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 1996 primarily as a result of
additional investments in computer hardware and software.
Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses represent costs incurred by the
various corporate overhead departments, as well as net expenses incurred in
operating the temporary services, employee-relations consulting, risk
management, training, human resources, and management information services
departments, unallocated depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on
the sale of KRES' investments, and interest income. Expenses of $5.5 million
for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 increased $3.7 million (205.6%) as
compared to expenses of $1.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1996 due
primarily to (i) a $1.4 million write-off of unamortized costs related to
KRES's previous credit facility which was replaced in January 1997, and (ii)
increased costs in the management information services and accounting
departments required to accomodate growth.
Net Income (Loss) and EBITDA. For the quarter ended March 31, 1997, KRES
incurred a $2.1 million loss, which includes a $720,000 (net of 40% tax rate)
write-off of unamortized loan costs related to KRES' previous credit facility.
For the quarter ended March 31, 1996, KRES had income of $584,000. The $2.7
million change was due to the reasons cited above. EBITDA of $732,000 for the
quarter ended March 31, 1997 decreased $4.0 million (85.1%) as compared to
$4.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1996.
NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1995
Revenue from Property and Corporate Services Division. The majority of this
division's revenue is recurring base contract fees and direct cost
reimbursement. Other revenue includes commissions from leasing
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and property sales transactions net of related commissions paid to others.
Revenue of $78.4 million for the nine months ended December 31, 1996 increased
$7.4 million (10.4%) as compared to revenue of $71.0 million for the nine
months ended December 31, 1995. This increase was due to revenue from new
facilities management contracts and increased transaction revenue for client
advisory services.
Revenue from the Investment Management Division. Investment management
revenue is generated by recurring base investment management fees and contract
incentive fees related to the achievement of investment yields in excess of
base amounts stipulated in various of KRES' investment management contracts.
Other components of revenue include fees associated with the acquisition and
disposition of real estate assets on behalf of clients. Revenue of $15.5
million for the nine months ended December 31, 1996 decreased $900,000 (5.5%)
as compared to revenue of $16.4 million for the nine months ended December 31,
1995. This decrease was primarily due to decrease in acquisition activity and
related fees.
Costs of Property and Corporate Services Division. Costs and expenses of
this division's Fee Based Services are primarily salaries and wages incurred
in connection with the management of properties and associated with the
division's regional administrative offices. Costs of $57.2 million for the
nine months ended December 31, 1996 increased $6.0 million (11.7%) as compared
to costs of $51.2 million for the nine months ended December 31, 1995. This
increase is primarily attributable to reimbursable costs and expenses related
to new facilities management contracts. The growth of the international
operations, which expanded from three to seven offices in Asia, also
contributed to the increase in costs of this division.
Costs of the Investment Management Division. Costs and expenses of this
division's Fee Based Services are primarily salaries and wages incurred in
connection with providing investment advisory and management services. Costs
of $10.0 million for the nine months ended December 31, 1996 increased $1.1
million (12.4%) as compared to costs of $8.9 million for the nine months ended
December 31, 1995. This increase is primarily due to additional acquisition
costs related to new investment fund formation and costs related to new growth
initiatives by KRES in the real estate securitization industry.
Gross Operating Margin. KRES' total fee based margin declined to 28.4% from
31.2% of revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively, due primarily to higher reimbursable costs and expenses related
to new facilities management contracts, and additional acquisition costs for
new investment fund formation and new initiatives within the Investment
Management Division.
Depreciation Expense. Depreciation expense is computed using straight-line
method over estimated useful lives ranging from three to seven years on
capital assets such as computer hardware, software, office furniture and
equipment and leasehold improvements. Depreciation expense of $1.8 million for
the nine months ended December 31, 1996 increased $500,000 (38.5%) as compared
to $1.3 million for the nine months ended December 31, 1995 primarily as a
result of additional investments in hardware and software.
Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses represent costs incurred by the
various corporate overhead departments, as well as net expenses incurred in
operating the temporary services, employee-relations consulting, risk
management, training, human resources, and management information services
departments, unallocated depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on
the sale of KRES' investments, and interest income. Expenses of $5.3 million
for the nine months ended December 31, 1996 increased $1.6 million (43.2%) as
compared to expenses of $3.7 million for the nine months ended December 31,
1995 due primarily to increased costs in the accounting and management
information services departments required to accommodate growth partially
offset by a gain on the sale of KRES' interest in two investments.
Amortization expense. Amortization expense consists primarily of
amortization of the costs of management agreements, covenants not to compete
and goodwill associated with the KRES/KMS Merger and other acquisitions. The
costs associated with acquired management agreements are amortized over the
periods benefited ranging from two to ten years. Covenants not to compete are
amortized over the periods benefited ranging from five to ten years. Goodwill
resulting from the KRES/KMS Merger is being amortized over 30 years
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and goodwill resulting from other acquisitions is being amortized over a range
of five to 30 years. Amortization expense of $5.9 million for the nine months
ended December 31, 1996 increased $1.0 million (20.4%) as compared to $4.9
million for the nine months ended December 31, 1995 primarily due to the
amortization of the costs of management agreements and assets acquired after
December 31, 1995.
Net Income (Loss) and EBITDA. For the nine months ended December 31, 1996,
KRES incurred a $338,000 net loss. For the nine months ended December 31,
1995, KRES had net income of $1.5 million. The $1.8 million change was due to
the reasons cited above. EBITDA of $12.1 million for the nine months ended
December 31, 1996 decreased $700,000 (5.5%) as compared to $12.8 million for
the nine months ended December 31, 1995.
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1995
Revenue from Property and Corporate Services Division. Revenue of $95.6
million for the year ended March 31, 1996 increased $30.4 million (46.6%) as
compared to revenue of $65.2 million for the year ended March 31, 1995. The
acquisitions of Shelard, CBS and Ross-Dove contributed $23.2 million of the
revenue increase. Other revenue contributions included (i) approximately $5.9
million in additional facilities management revenue, primarily from four new
contracts and (ii) a $2.1 million increase from two smaller acquisitions.
Managed square feet increased 14.6 million square feet from March 31, 1995 to
March 31, 1996.
Revenue from Investment Management Division. Revenue of $20.7 million for
the year ended March 31, 1996 increased $4.2 million (25.2%) as compared to
revenue of $16.5 million for the year ended March 31, 1995 primarily due to
acquisition and management fees earned from newly-formed investment funds.
Additionally, the NREI acquisition in April 1995 added $1.0 million in
revenue. Assets under management increased $207 million from March 31, 1995 to
March 31, 1996.
Costs of Property and Corporate Services Division. Costs of $69.6 million
for the year ended March 31, 1996 increased $21.8 million (45.6%) as compared
to $47.8 million for the year ended March 31, 1995. The acquisitions of
Shelard, CBS and Ross-Dove added expenses totaling $17.0 million. The balance
of the increase was primarily due to (i) approximately $4.1 million related to
new facilities management contracts, (ii) $1.6 million related to two smaller
acquisitions and (iii) approximately $1.5 million related to KRES' investment
in international operations. These increases were partially offset by reduced
expenses associated with reductions in overhead in certain departments and
restructuring of compensation arrangements.
Costs of Investment Management Division. Costs of $10.9 million for the year
ended March 31, 1996 increased $1.7 million (18.3%) as compared to costs of
$9.2 million for the year ended March 31, 1995 primarily due to the
acquisition of NREI in April 1995.
Gross Operating Margin. KRES' total fee based margin increased to 30.8% from
30.3% of revenue for the years ended March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively,
due primarily to the acquisitions of Shelard, CBS and Ross-Dove in the
Property and Corporate Services Division, along with higher acquisition and
management fees earned on newly-formed Investment Division funds.
Depreciation Expense. Depreciation expense of $1.9 million for the year
ended March 31, 1996 increased $715,000 (61.2%) as compared to $1.2 million
for the year ended March 31, 1995 primarily as a result of KRES' investment in
computer hardware and software.
Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses represent costs incurred by the
various corporate overhead departments, as well as net expenses incurred in
operating the risk management, training, human resources, and management
information services departments, unallocated depreciation and amortization,
gains and losses on the sale of KRES' investments, and interest income.
Expenses of $5.5 million for the year ended March 31, 1996 increased $100,000
(1.9%) as compared to expenses of $5.4 million for the year ended March 31,
1995 due primarily to increased infrastructure costs in the accounting, human
resources, and management information
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services departments required to accommodate the acquisitions of Shelard, CBS,
and Ross Dove in the Property and Corporate Services Division. This increase
was mostly offset by $800,000 in merger costs incurred while bringing the
company private in the year ended March 31, 1995.
Amortization Expense. Amortization expense of $6.9 million for the year
ended March 31, 1996 increased $4.0 million (136.4%) as compared to $2.9
million for the year ended March 31, 1995 as the result of amortization of
goodwill and management contracts related to the Ross-Dove and CBS
acquisitions, which were completed in March 1995, the fiscal 1996
acquisitions, including Shelard, and the amortization of goodwill related to
the Merger.
Income (Loss) and EBITDA. For the year ended March 31, 1996 as compared to
the year ended March 31, 1995, income (loss) increased $931,000 (83.4%) from
$1.1 million to $2.0 million and EBITDA increased $10.8 million (135.1%) from
$6.6 million to $17.4 million primarily due to increased revenues from KRES'
acquisitions and growth of existing operations.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
For the quarter ended March 31, 1997, the operations of KRES generated cash
of $745,000. KRES used $1.3 million for investing activities, including
$622,000 for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment and $477,000
for investments in and advances to its unconsolidated subsidiaries. KRES
received an equity infusion from certain existing shareholders of $25 million,
had net repayments on debt of $22.2 million, paid $2.5 million in financing
fees and distributed $680,000 in minority partners' earnings, which, among
other uses, resulted in a net use of cash for financing activities of
$512,000. The total net decrease in cash and cash equivalents for the quarter
ended March 31, 1997 was $1.1 million.
For the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the net cash used in KRES'
operating activities totalled $4.4 million. KRES used a net of $3.1 million
for investing activities, including the combined expenditure of $7.5 million
for the acquisition of management agreements and businesses ($2.5 million),
the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment ($2.2 million) and
investments in and advances to its unconsolidated subsidiaries ($2.8 million).
Offsetting this was $4.4 million of net proceeds from the sale of KRES'
investment in two limited liability companies. Financing activities provided
cash of $3.0 million, which included $8.8 million in net borrowings on the
credit facility, $1.5 million in payments in connection with current and prior
years' acquisitions, and $4.2 million in distributions for minority partners'
share of earnings. The total net decrease in cash and cash equivalents for the
nine months ended December 31, 1996 was $4.6 million.
KMS has a credit facility agented by Bankers' Trust Company, which as of
March 31, 1997, provided for a $70 million revolving facility ($45 million for
acquisitions and $25 million for working capital) and a $25 million term loan.
The credit agreement matures on September 30, 2001 and periodic principal
reductions are required beginning March 31, 1998. All amounts outstanding
under the credit facility bear interest at a customary base rate or Eurodollar
rate plus a margin based upon KMS' leverage ratio (the ratio of total debt to
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization). The margins
range from 0% to 0.75% in the case of the base rate and from 0.625% to 1.75%
in the case of the Eurodollar rate. The credit facility is guaranteed by KRES
and KMS' wholly-owned subsidiaries and is secured by a pledge of stock of KMS
and each of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. As of March 31, 1997, $28.5 million
was outstanding under the credit facility, consisting of $25.0 million on the
term loan and $3.5 million on the working capital sublimit. As of May 31,
1997, $45.2 million was outstanding under the credit facility, consisting of
$25.0 million on the term loan, $16.3 million on the working capital sublimit,
and $3.9 million on the acquisition sublimit.
The credit facility contains certain customary affirmative and negative
covenants, including but not limited to covenants regarding KMS' leverage
(maximum debt is three times EBITDA), net worth (minimum net worth as of March
31, 1997 was $46.7 million) and interest coverage (minimum EBITDA is four
times interest), the prohibition of any dividend payments to KRES other than
amounts permitted to cover certain administrative expenses ($50,000 annually)
and to repurchase, pursuant to the terms of certain subscription agreements,
KRES common stock from management (aggregate limit of $750,000), as well as
limitations on other indebtedness,
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liens, investments, and mergers and acquisitions. There are no premiums or
prepayment penalties under the KMS credit facility.
For the 12 months ended March 31, 1996, KRES' operations generated cash of
$9.5 million. KRES used $13.9 million in investing activities, which included
$8.4 million for the acquisition of management agreements and businesses and
$2.2 million for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment. Financing
activities provided cash of $11.2 million, which included $23.1 million in net
borrowings on the credit facility, less $10.8 million in payments in
connection with current and prior years' acquisitions. The resulting net
increase in cash and cash equivalents for the 12 months ended March 31, 1996
was $6.8 million.
The Merger proposed herein represents a violation of certain covenants of
the credit facility, and consummation of the Merger would require repayment in
full of the amounts outstanding under the credit facility. CBC has made
arrangements through its senior secured credit facility to pay off all amounts
outstanding under the credit facility.
KRES' BUSINESS
Overview
KRES provides real estate and real estate-related services through two
principal operating divisions: Property and Corporate Services and Investment
Management. The Property and Corporate Services Division provides (i) property
management services and (ii) corporate and facilities management services. The
Investment Management Division provides (i) real estate investment fund and
portfolio management, (ii) acquisition, disposition, financing and valuation
services related to commercial properties and (iii) real estate market and
securities research.
KRES' primary business objective has been to pursue increased revenue,
market share and profitability through (i) providing and developing new
services for existing and prospective institutional and corporate clients and
property tenants and their employees operating properties managed by KRES,
(ii) capitalizing on the trend by large corporations to reduce operating costs
by outsourcing their non-core activities and (iii) taking advantage of
recovering and emerging real estate markets through acquisitions and joint
ventures to expand its geographic market into markets that it does not
currently service.
Property & Corporate Services Division
The Property and Corporate Services Division operates through 10 regional
offices and 255 field offices in the United States and Asia. KRES performs
property and facilities management and leasing services for an approximately
146 million square foot portfolio of office, industrial, retail, multi-family
and corporate space.
Property Management. Property management services include maintenance,
marketing and leasing services for investor-owned, but not typically investor-
occupied, property. KRES currently provides property management services to
more than 325 clients. A typical property management agreement requires KRES
to provide the following services: (i) billing and collection of rent payments
and other charges, (ii) payment of expenses for property operations, (iii)
negotiation of new leases, lease renewals and tenant expansions,
(iv) development and implementation of marketing plans and promotions for each
property using market data, (v) taking actions necessary for the proper
management of the properties (including physical inspections, supervision of
maintenance activities, responding to tenant requests and arranging for
improvements and repairs), (vi) negotiation of service and labor contracts to
maintain a property, (vii) maintenance of records of funds received and
disbursed in connection with a property, (vii) preparation of accounting and
financial reports and income and cash flow budgets, (viii) coordination of
management activities and (ix) procurement of legal services to assist in
collection of rent or eviction of tenants.
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Under a typical property management agreement, KRES will be entitled to
receive management fees and lease commissions. The management fee in most
cases is a specified percentage of the monthly gross rental income generated
and collected from tenants occupying the property under management, and as a
result, will increase and decrease as building rents and occupancies increase
and decrease. Many of these property management agreements also include a
stated minimum management fee. KRES also may be entitled to reimbursement for
costs (such as costs of wages of on-site employees, field office rent,
supplies and utilities) incurred that are directly attributable to management
of the property. Under certain property management agreements, KRES may also
be entitled to construction management fees.
Lease commissions, which are calculated as a percentage of the minimum rent
payable under the terms of the lease, are generally earned by KRES at the
commencement of a lease and are not contingent upon the tenant fulfilling the
terms of the lease. In cases where a real estate broker is not involved, lease
commissions earned by KRES for a new lease typically range between 2% and 6%
of minimum rent payable under the lease. For the renewal of an existing lease,
such fees are generally 50% of a new lease commission. In cases where a third-
party real estate broker is involved, KRES typically must share 50% of its
commission with the broker.
A property management agreement typically provides that the agreement
remains in effect for an indefinite period but enables the property owner to
terminate the agreement upon 30 days' prior written notice, which KRES
believes to be a customary industry termination provision. KRES historically
has been reasonably successful in retaining property management agreements,
but has experienced the loss of such agreements in certain instances when a
property has been sold or when a property owner decides to change property
managers or to assume direct responsibility for managing the property.
Corporate Services and Facilities Management. The Corporate Services Group
specializes in the administration, management and maintenance of properties
that are owned and occupied by large corporations and institutions, such as
corporate headquarters, regional offices, administrative offices and
manufacturing and distribution facilities, as well as tenant representation,
capital asset disposition, strategic real estate consulting and other
ancillary services for corporate clients. KRES' portfolio of corporate and
facilities assignments has facilities management, including reducing building
and operations costs, maintaining and enhancing the value of each facility and
providing managerial and technical support. Services that KRES provides
include tenant representation, acquisition and disposition strategies,
strategic real estate consulting, operations and maintenance, lease
administration, contract management, operational surveys and audits, technical
and administrative support and ancillary services. KRES focuses on developing
programs for its corporate clients in total quality management, operating cost
benchmarking, proprietary lease administration and building management
software and the establishment of vendor performance standards.
Under a typical facilities management agreement, KRES is entitled to receive
management fees and reimbursement for its costs (such as costs of wages of on-
site employees, field office rent, supplies and utilities) incurred that are
directly attributable to management of the facility. In most instances, office
space and furniture for the on-site office are provided by the client. Under
certain facilities management agreements, KRES may also be entitled to an
additional incentive fee which is paid if KRES meets certain performance
criteria established in advance between the client and KRES. The management
fee in most cases is based upon a fixed annual amount per square foot of the
facility managed.
A typical facilities management agreement is written for a stated term of
one or more years and may contain provisions for extensions of the agreement.
Agreements typically include a provision for cancellation by either party upon
the giving of notice within a specified short time frame.
In addition to the services described above, through its acquisition of
Koll-Dove, KRES conducts auctions for capital assets, commercial real estate,
financial instruments, excess or obsolete inventory and other assets. Clients
seeking to dispose of excess capital assets include defense contractors,
personal computer manufacturers and distributors, printed circuit board
companies and semiconductor fabrication firms. Clients utilizing Koll-Dove to
auction commercial and financial assets real estate include banks, commercial
and asset-based lenders,
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restructuring businesses and insurance companies. Through its 30% interest in
Koll Telecommunications, KRES also provides site location and acquisition,
entitlement and zoning, leasing and construction management services for
telecommunication cell sites nationwide. See "--Acquisitions".
In November 1994, KRES expanded its operations to Asia to capitalize on the
region's growth potential and demand for U.S. real estate expertise and
systems. In June 1995, KRES received a license to do business in China,
enabling KRES to provide services in this large and emerging market. Under the
name "Koll Asia Pacific," KRES has hired and partnered with local
professionals to gain the necessary cultural and local business knowledge to
deliver services in Asia that are similar to those KRES delivers in the United
States. Koll Asia Pacific has offices in Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong
Kong, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Manila and Jakarta, where KRES'
operational headquarters is located. KRES' technical support services are
located in Singapore. To date KRES' Asian operations have not been profitable.
Investment Management Division
The Investment Management Division provides a variety of asset and portfolio
management services to the pension fund and institutional real estate
investment community including (i) real estate investment fund and portfolio
management, (ii) acquisition, disposition, financing and valuation services
related to commercial properties and (iii) real estate market and securities
research. As of March 31, 1997, the Division managed asset portfolios,
consisting primarily of commercial real estate investments, which had an
aggregate cost basis of approximately $2 billion, over half of which had been
raised through a joint venture with The Bren Company, a New York-based real
estate investment management company. The Investment Management Division has
over 80 clients, such as pension funds, banks, insurance companies, high net-
worth individuals, partnerships and international investors. KRES is a sponsor
and manager of 19 separate accounts and seven commingled funds which are
invested principally in commercial properties and mortgage assets.
KRES provides the following additional services for its real estate
investment clients: strategic planning, investment analysis, risk management,
fiduciary oversight, financial forecasts, due diligence, equity and mortgage
asset management, and mortgage banking. Certain subsidiaries of KRES are
Registered Investment Advisors under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.
Direct Investment Management. The Investment Management Division raises
funds from new and existing clients, acquires direct equity and mortgage
positions in portfolios of real estate and securitized real estate
investments, actively manages these investments to maximize their value,
including ongoing strategic assessment of properties, and evaluates and
disposes of assets and investments to generate the highest portfolio return
consistent with client objectives. During the last two years, KRES has raised
in excess of $935 million, has completed acquisitions of real estate assets
valued in excess of $1 billion and has completed dispositions of real estate
assets valued at approximately $580 million.
KRES acquires portfolios of direct equity and mortgage positions in
investment-grade real estate and performing and non-performing real estate
mortgages through the acquisition of portfolios and single assets that offer
growth potential in cash flow and investment value. Acquisition services are
provided by professionals who focus on finding and acquiring properties that
satisfy clients' requirements. KRES provides acquisition services for real
estate equities and mortgages involving industrial, retail, office, multi-
family, hotels and resorts and other types of property. These services include
pricing, transaction structuring, due diligence and market research.
Once assets are acquired, KRES assists each client in developing
individually tailored strategies for increasing the value of a mortgage or
equity asset. The plan is then implemented after conducting an analysis of the
relative market position of each asset, including its location and leasing
status, existing physical condition, legal and environmental issues and
current market conditions. KRES manages each asset from property management
services to ongoing forecasting and valuation. In addition, KRES services the
mortgages it acquires. An investment management team is accountable for
maximizing the performance of and executing the investment strategy for each
asset to which it is assigned. KRES also has a team of disposition
professionals
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who work closely with clients selling properties. The disposition teams
provide services which include valuation, marketing strategy, marketing
material production, brokerage services, broker management, sale negotiations,
financial structuring and due diligence review.
Securitized Investment Management. KRES' securitized investment management
activities involve management of clients' investments in real estate
securities, principally publicly-traded REITs. Through proprietary research
models developed by NREI, including REIT-Score, KRES manages portfolios of
real estate securities for individuals and institutions that typically desire
greater liquidity than is available through direct real estate investments.
KRES believes that its securitized investment management is positioned for
solid growth due to (i) KRES' extensive real estate research activities and
(ii) the trend of institutions and individuals to allocate greater assets to
securitized real estate investments. In response to this trend, in April 1996
KRES formed a venture with Alliance Capital Management L.P. ("Alliance"), a
publicly-traded limited partnership whose largest unit-holder is The Equitable
Companies Incorporated and a leading international investment advisor with
over $180 billion in assets under management, to establish REIT mutual funds
and offer REIT portfolio management. KRES is responsible for the analysis of
the properties owned by the REITs in which the venture is investing as well as
the markets in which the REITs' properties are located, and Alliance is
responsible for the securities and financial analysis, portfolio construction
and investment advisory contracts.
Market Research. Market research is supplied by KRES through NREI. NREI's
research focuses on assisting clients with analysis and interpretation of
market data in order to provide them with a competitive edge in the rapidly
changing real estate marketplace. NREI's publications and products are sold to
more than 3,000 customers, including many of the largest property managers,
portfolio managers, insurance companies and pension funds. NREI's real estate
market trend publications and related print and disk products provide real
estate price and rent data spanning 64 major U.S. markets. This research is
based upon two data bases consisting of (i) numerous real estate transactions
and (ii) quarterly information tracking the operating performance of over
2,500 commercial properties.
Environmental Venture. In February 1996 KRES entered into a venture with
ENSR, an environmental remediation firm, to assist the private sector in
remediating and increasing the value of contaminated properties. This venture
offers owners of impaired properties the skills and capital necessary to
remediate and dispose of such properties. ENSR provides remediation services
and capital in connection with such remediation and KRES provide marketing,
property management and disposition services. This venture is structured to
isolate KRES from any environmental liability.
Acquisitions
KRES' growth strategy has focused on the acquisition of regional property
management companies in strategically-targeted markets, investment management
companies and other complementary service providers. Since April 1991, KRES
has completed more than 20 acquisitions for an aggregate purchase price in
excess of $45 million.
Employees and Employee Education
As of March 31, 1997, KRES had approximately 2,600 employees. KRES believes
its relationships with its employees are good.
KRES' training program, known as Koll College, offers KRES' employees and
its clients training programs in the real estate industry. Since its
introduction in 1990, Koll College has become a diversified training and
development institution. Koll College has evolved into a revenue-generating
training organization for industry members and corporations.
Through Koll College, KRES offers more than 50 courses which emphasize
management and professional skills to improve productivity and services
provided to clients and customers. The curriculum is structured to
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address a variety of career levels and lines of business. Course subject
matter ranges from orientation information for new employees to executive
programs for senior management. Taught by a full-time staff of instructors who
are aided by KRES' internal "subject matter experts" in specialized fields,
the classes relate directly to the latest industry knowledge and technology.
As an example of KRES' involvement in the industry, Koll College was asked to
partner with the International Facility Management Association to provide
training programs to its members nationwide.
KRES Facilities
KRES' executive offices are located in Newport Beach, California and consist
of 102,339 square feet of office space leased from The Koll Company and one of
its affiliates. These offices are under four leases: 53,445 square feet which
is on a monthly basis, 9,381 and 20,481 square feet which expire February
2002, and 19,032 square feet which expires June 2000. KRES also has 10
regional offices and 255 field management offices. Certain regional offices
are leased from clients of KRES on terms which KRES believes reflect the fair
market value of comparable office space. The field management offices are
typically located in managed properties and are often provided by the property
owners without charge to KRES.
Legal Proceedings
KRES is subject to claims and suits in the ordinary course of business.
There are no legal proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of management,
threatened against KRES that could, if determined adversely, have a material
adverse effect on KRES' financial condition, results of operations or cash
flows.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
The following unaudited pro forma balance sheet as of March 31, 1997 and
statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and for the
year ended December 31, 1996 ("the pro forma financial statements") give
effect to (i) the Merger as if it had occurred as of January 1, 1996 in the
pro forma combined statements of operations and as of March 31, 1997 in the
pro forma combined balance sheet and (ii) the acquisition, in the pro forma
combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 1996, of
L. J. Melody by CBC as if this acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 1996.
See "DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK and THE MERGER."
The pro forma adjustments are based upon currently available information and
upon certain assumptions that management believes are reasonable. The Merger
and the acquisition of L. J. Melody have been accounted for by CBC as a
purchase. The adjustments included in the pro forma financial statements
represent the effects of CBC's preliminary determination and allocation of the
purchase price to the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired, based
upon currently available information. There can be no assurance that the
actual effects will not differ significantly from the pro forma adjustments
reflect in the pro forma financial statements.
The pro forma financial statements are not necessarily indicative of either
future results of operations or results that might have been achieved if the
transactions had been consummated as of the dates indicated. The pro forma
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical
consolidated financial statements and footnotes of CBC, KRES and L. J. Melody
included herein.
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PRO FORMA COMBINED SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997
CBC KRES PRO FORMA TOTAL
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
-------------------- -------------------- ----------- ---------
ASSETS
------
Current Assets:
Cash................... $ 35,376 $ 2,786 $ -- $ 38,162
Short-term
investments........... 6,400 -- -- 6,400
Receivables............ 29,487 27,209 -- 56,696
Accounts receivable
from affiliates....... -- 3,528 -- 3,528
Deferred taxes......... 14,925 1,746 10,308 (h) 26,979
Prepaid and other...... 6,845 8,623 (4,436)(a) 11,032
--------- -------- -------- ---------
Total Current Assets. 93,033 43,892 5,872 142,797
Property plant and
equipment.............. 40,998 6,100 -- 47,098
Goodwill................ 64,675 37,313 75,987 (b) 183,472
10,669 (a)
3,253 (c)
10,792 (d)
(20,000)(e)
3,905 (f)
(2,561)(g)
(561)(h)
Investments and
advances............... -- 7,323 2,561 (g) 9,884
Other intangible assets. 9,847 20,627 (3,905)(f) 46,569
20,000 (e)
Inventoried property.... 7,355 -- -- 7,355
Deferred taxes.......... 35,086 -- -- 35,086
Other assets............ 5,258 11,644 (6,233)(a) 7,416
(3,253)(c)
--------- -------- -------- ---------
Total Assets......... $ 256,252 $126,899 $ 96,526 $ 479,677
========= ======== ======== =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIT)
- ------------------------------------
Current Liabilities:
Compensation and
employee benefits..... $ 22,232 $ 8,722 $ -- $ 30,954
Accounts payable &
accrued liabilities... 22,657 11,385 10,792 (d) 44,834
Reserve for bonus and
profit sharing........ 3,128 -- -- 3,128
Current maturities of
long-term debt........ 15,031 5,091 -- 20,122
Senior revolving
credit lines.......... 16,000 -- -- 16,000
Current portion of
capital lease
obligations........... 2,100 -- -- 2,100
--------- -------- -------- ---------
Total Current
Liabilities......... 81,148 25,198 10,792 117,138
Senior term loans....... 62,528 -- -- 62,528
Senior subordinated term
loans.................. 72,372 -- -- 72,372
Inventoried property
loan................... 7,470 -- -- 7,470
Other long-term debt.... 2,639 29,972 -- 32,611
--------- -------- -------- ---------
Total long-term debt. 145,009 29,972 -- 174,981
Other long-term
liabilities............ 27,653 2,922 -- 30,575
Deferred income taxes... -- 1,015 7,189 (h) 8,204
--------- -------- -------- ---------
Total Liabilities.... 253,810 59,107 17,981 330,898
Minority Interests...... -- 10,360 -- 10,360
Stockholders' Equity
(Deficit)(i): -- -- -- --
Preferred stock........ 40 -- -- 40
Common stock........... 133 67 (67)(b) 185
52 (b)
Additional paid-in-
capital................ 199,710 58,402 (58,402)(b) 333,077
133,367 (b)
Notes receivable from
sale of stock.......... (5,109) -- -- (5,109)
Retained
earnings/Accumulated
deficit................ (192,332) (1,037) 1,037 (b) (189,774)
2,558 (h)
--------- -------- -------- ---------
Total stockholders'
equity (deficit).... 2,442 57,432 78,545 138,419
--------- -------- -------- ---------
Total liabilities &
stockholders' equity
(deficit)........... $ 256,252 $126,899 $ 96,526 $ 479,677
========= ======== ======== =========
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CBC COMMERCIAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997
(a) Represents the write-off of amounts related to certain KRES deferred costs
that have been reallocated to the purchase price of assets acquired by
CBC. These costs consisted primarily of costs to organize and structure
investment funds in which KRES holds general partnership interests ($6.1
million), investments and advances ($1.7 million), organization costs
($1.2 million) and miscellaneous other assets.
(b) Represents the fair value of CBC Common Stock, options and warrants
expected to be issued in connection with the Merger and the elimination of
KRES equity. The purchase price included the following amounts
attributable to the CBC Common Stock, options and warrants:
NUMBER TOTAL
--------- ------------
CBC Common Stock................................... 5,185,426 $121,858,000
Options............................................ 428,836 $ 6,861,000
Warrants........................................... 600,000 $ 4,700,000
(c) Represents the write-off of KRES' capitalized deferred debt issuance
costs.
(d) Represents an adjustment to accrue the following as a component of
purchase price:
Severance for KRES employees expected to be terminated........ $2,011,000
KRES facilities to be closed.................................. 4,314,000
Integration costs............................................. 492,000
Transaction fees and related costs............................ 3,975,000
Integration costs consist primarily of third party costs for certain
software modifications required to be made to the KRES computer systems in
order to make them compatible with operational requirements of the combined
entity. Transaction fees and related costs consist primarily of investment
banker fees, the cost of financial due diligence, legal and accounting
fees.
(e) Represents the component of the purchase price allocated to the estimated
current fair value of incentive fees KRES is entitled to receive upon the
liquidation of real estate investment funds KRES manages.
(f) Represents the adjustment to reflect KRES' management contracts at their
estimated current fair value.
(g) Represents the adjustment to reflect KRES' investments at their estimated
current fair value.
(h) Represents adjustments to reflect the tax effect of the pro forma
adjustments including adjustments to goodwill for deferred taxes resulting
from KRES related items and adjustments to retained earnings for deferred
taxes resulting from CBC related items.
(i) CBC expects to incur additional costs resulting from the merger associated
with severance for CBC employees expected to be terminated and CBC's
system integration costs. The pro forma combined balance sheet does not
reflect an adjustment related to such costs which are currently estimated
at $6.5 million.
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CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
CBC KRES
FOR THE THREE FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED PRO FORMA TOTAL
MARCH 31, 1997 MARCH 31, 1997 ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
-------------- -------------- ----------- ----------
Revenues................ $ 134,064 $35,005 $ 5,114 (a) $ 163,958
(10,225)(b)
Commissions, fees and
other incentives....... 67,607 25,658 5,114 (a) 98,379
Operating,
administrative and
other.................. 56,390 8,592 (10,225)(b) 54,757
Depreciation and
amortization........... 3,121 2,846 (2,094)(c) 5,929
548 (d)
329 (e)
990 (f)
189 (i)
---------- ------- -------- ----------
Operating income (loss). 6,946 (2,091) 38 4,893
Interest income......... 632 -- -- 632
Interest expense........ 3,745 757 -- 4,502
Minority interest....... -- 67 -- 67
---------- ------- -------- ----------
Income (loss) before
equity in income of
unconsolidated entities
and provision for
income taxes........... 3,833 (2,915) 38 956
Equity income (loss) in
unconsolidated
entities............... -- 148 148
---------- ------- -------- ----------
Income (loss) before
provision for income
taxes.................. 3,833 (2,767) 38 1,104
Provision (benefit) for
income tax............. 1,560 (670) 1,072 (g) 1,546
(416)(h)
---------- ------- -------- ----------
Net income (loss)..... $ 2,273 $(2,097) $ (618) $ (442)
========== ======= ======== ==========
Net income (loss)
applicable to common
shareholders......... $ 1,273 $ (1,442)
========== ==========
Per share data:
Primary earnings
(loss) per share..... $ 0.09 $ (0.07)
========== ==========
Weighted average
common and common
equivalent shares
outstanding.......... 13,898,616 19,326,428 (j)
========== ==========
Fully diluted earnings
(loss) per share..... $ 0.09 $ (0.07)
========== ==========
Weighted average
common and common
equivalent shares
outstanding.......... 13,903,933 19,331,745 (j)
========== ==========
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CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
(a) Represents the gross up of commissions paid by KRES to its brokers as
revenues and commission expense to conform to CB's reporting format.
(b) Represents an adjustment to reflect KRES's revenues and operating costs
net of onsite reimbursable costs incurred and charged to tenants, in order
to conform to CB's reporting format.
(c) Represents reversal of KRES's historical amortization expense related to
its goodwill, amortization of certain deferred costs and other
intangibles.
(d) Represents amortization expense for management agreements assuming a
useful life of 10 years for facilities management and 4 years for property
management contracts. Property management contracts generally have 30-day
renewable terms and facilities contracts have an average remaining term of
7 years, including automatic renewal options. Most contracts also have
additional renewal option periods.
The 4 year life for property management contracts is based on KRES's
historical experience of 25 percent average annual runoff rate on such
contracts. An amortization period of 10 years was selected for facilities
contracts as KRES has a history of runoff on such contracts of
approximately 10 percent per annum. The facilities management contracts are
based on long standing relationships with clients and have historically
proven to maintain a relatively consistent runoff rate and most of them
have been consistently renewed at their respective renewal dates. CBC
expects to continue to have a similar experience with these contracts.
(e) Represents amortization expense on KRES's investments to amortize the
difference between the purchase price allocated to these investments and
their underlying net book value.
(f) Represents amortization expense for total goodwill resulting from the
transaction using a 30 year estimated useful life.
(g) Represents reversal of KRES's tax benefit associated with its historical
amortization expense.
(h) Represents the tax effect of the pro forma adjustments.
(i) Represents amortization expense for covenants not to compete over the
average remaining terms of 3 years.
(j) Reflects the effect of the pro forma number of weighted average common
stock and common stock equivalent shares giving effect to the CBC Common
and CBC Common equivalent shares to be issued in connection with the
Merger. The weighted average number of shares are calculated as follows:
Weighted average shares outstanding for primary earnings per
share:
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares--
historical................................................... 13,898,616
Expected shares to be issued.................................. 5,185,426
Shares related to options expected to be granted.............. 242,386
----------
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares--pro forma. 19,326,428
==========
Weighted average shares outstanding for fully diluted earnings
per share:
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares--
historical................................................... 13,903,933
Expected shares to be issued.................................. 5,185,426
Shares related to options expected to be granted.............. 242,386
----------
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares--pro forma. 19,331,745
==========
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CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
L.J. MELODY CBC
CBC FOR THE ADJUSTED FOR KRES
FOR THE YEAR SIX MONTHS THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, PRO FORMA DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, PRO FORMA TOTAL
1996 1996 ADJUSTMENTS 1996 1996 ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------
Revenues................ $ 583,068 $ 3,417 $ -- $ 586,485 $129,060 $ 20,215 (f) $ 701,301
(34,459)(g)
Commissions, fees and
other incentives....... 292,266 3,612 (1,070)(a) 295,041 87,505 20,215 (f) 402,761
233 (b)
Operating,
administrative and
other.................. 228,799 1,545 -- 230,344 26,532 (34,459)(g) 222,417
Depreciation and
amortization........... 13,574 163 355 (c) 14,092 10,247 (7,903)(h) 24,663
2,194 (i)
1,316 (j)
3,960 (k)
757 (l)
---------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
Operating income (loss). 48,429 (1,903) 482 47,008 4,776 (324) 51,460
Interest income......... 1,503 145 -- 1,648 -- -- 1,648
Interest expense........ 24,123 -- 216 (d) 24,339 4,394 -- 28,733
Minority interest....... -- -- -- -- (539) -- (539)
---------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
Income (loss) before
equity income and
provision for income
tax.................... 25,809 (1,758) 266 24,317 921 (324) 24,914
Equity income (loss) in
unconsolidated
entities............... -- -- -- -- 1,600 -- 1,600
---------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
Income (loss) before
provision for income
tax.................... 25,809 (1,758) 266 24,317 2,521 (324) 26,514
Provision (benefit) for
income tax............. 11,160 -- (287)(e) 10,873 2,275 2,460 (m) 13,945
(1,663)(n)
Reduction of valuation
allowances............. (55,900) -- -- (55,900) -- -- (55,900)
---------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
Net provision (benefit)
for income tax......... (44,740) -- (287) (45,027) 2,275 797 (41,955)
---------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
Net income (loss)...... $ 70,549 $(1,758) $ 553 $ 69,344 $ 246 $ (1,121) $ 68,469
========== ======= ======= ========== ======== ======== ==========
Net income (loss)
applicable to common
shareholders.......... $ 69,549 $ 68,344 $ 67,469
========== ========== ==========
Per share data:
Primary earnings (loss)
per share............. $ 5.02 $ 4.94 $ 3.50
========== ========== ==========
Weighted average common
and common equivalent
shares outstanding.... 13,845,325 13,845,325 19,273,137 (o)
========== ========== ==========
Fully diluted earnings
(loss) per share...... $ 4.90 $ 4.82 $ 3.44
========== ========== ==========
Weighted average common
and common equivalent
shares outstanding.... 14,184,296 14,184,296 19,612,108 (o)
========== ========== ==========
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CBC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
(a) Reflects the reversal of an accrual for a one-time acquisition related
bonus to L.J. Melody employees prior to the acquisition of L.J. Melody by
CBC.
(b) Reflects additional amortization compensation expense attributable to
Lawrence J. Melody's employment.
(c) Reflects the amortization of net $9.0 million in intangible assets and
goodwill assuming a useful life of 30 years.
(d) Reflects interest on acquisition financing.
(e) Reflects deferred tax benefit of certain pro forma adjustments relating
to L.J. Melody purchase accounting entries, consisting of additional
compensation expense, interest expense and amortization of intangibles.
(f) Represents the gross up commissions paid by KRES to its brokers as
revenues and commission expense to conform to CBC's reporting format.
(g) Represents an adjustment to reflect KRES's revenues and operating costs
net of onsite reimbursable costs incurred and charged to tenants, in order
to conform to CBC's reporting format.
(h) Represents reversal of KRES's historical amortization expense related to
its goodwill, amortization of certain deferred costs and other
intangibles.
(i) Represents amortization expense for management agreements assuming a
useful life of 10 years for facilities management and 4 years for property
management contracts. Property management contracts generally have 30-day
renewable terms and facilities contracts have an average remaining term of
7 years, including automatic renewal options. Most contracts also have
additional renewal option periods.
The 4 year life for property management contracts is based on KRES's
historical experience of 25 percent average annual runoff rate on such
contracts. An amortization period of 10 years was selected for facilities
contracts as KRES has a history of runoff on such contracts of
approximately 10 percent per annum. The facilities management contracts are
based on long standing relationships with clients and have historically
proven to maintain a relatively consistent runoff rate and most of them
have been consistently renewed at their respective renewal dates. CBC
expects to continue to have a similar experience with these contracts.
(j) Represents amortization expense on KRES's investments to amortize the
difference between the purchase price allocated to these investments and
their underlying net book value.
(k) Represents amortization expense for total goodwill resulting from the
transaction using a 30 year estimated useful life.
(l) Represents amortization expense for covenants not to compete over the
average remaining terms of 3 years.
(m) Represents the tax effect of the pro forma adjustments.
(n) Represents reversal of KRES's tax benefit associated with the amortization
of its historical amortization expense.
(o) Reflects the effect of the pro forma number of weighted average common
stock and common stock equivalent shares giving effect to the CBC Common
and the CBC Common equivalent shares to be issued in connection with the
Merger.
The weighted average number of shares are calculated as follows:
Weighted average shares outstanding for primary earnings per
share:
Weighted average CBC Common and CBC Common equivalent shares--
historical.................................................... 13,845,325
Expected shares to be issued................................... 5,185,426
Shares related to options expected to be granted............... 242,386
----------
Weighted average CBC Common and CBC Common equivalent shares--
pro forma..................................................... 19,273,137
==========
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Weighted average shares outstanding for fully diluted earnings
per share:
Weighted average CBC Common and CBC Common equivalent shares--
historical.................................................... 14,184,296
Expected shares to be issued................................... 5,185,426
Shares related to options expected to be granted............... 242,386
----------
Weighted average CBC Common and CBC Common equivalent shares--
pro forma..................................................... 19,612,108
==========
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DESCRIPTION OF CBC CAPITAL STOCK
The following summary is a description of certain provisions of CBC's
Certificate and Bylaws that will be in effect upon consummation of the Merger.
Such summary does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety
by all of the provisions of the CBC Certificate and Bylaws. The authorized
capital stock of CBC consists of 100,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par
value ("CBC Common"), and 8,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.01 par value
("CBC Preferred").
CBC COMMON STOCK
As of May 31, 1997, there were 13,371,936 shares of CBC Common outstanding
held by approximately 972 stockholders of record. The holders of CBC Common
are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters
submitted to a vote of the stockholders, including the election of directors,
and do not have cumulative voting rights. Accordingly, the holders of shares
of CBC Common and CBC Preferred with a majority of the votes entitled to vote
in any election of directors can elect all of the directors standing for
election, if they so choose. Subject to preferences that may be applicable to
any then outstanding CBC Preferred, holders of CBC Common are entitled to
receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared by the Board of
Directors out of funds legally available therefor. Upon a liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of CBC, subject to the payment of any amounts which
holders of CBC Preferred are entitled to receive in preference to holders of
CBC Common, to the extent any assets of CBC remain available for distribution
to stockholders, the holders of CBC Common and CBC Preferred are entitled to
receive $10.00 per share, reduced by any prior payments to such holder in
connection with any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of CBC (not
including accrued and unpaid dividends and accrued interest thereon). The
holders of CBC Common are entitled to share in the remaining assets (after the
aforementioned $10.00 per share distribution) of CBC legally available for
distribution, with the holders of CBC Preferred receiving an amount of such
remaining assets per share equal to sixty percent (60%) of the per share
amount distributed with respect to the CBC Common. Holders of CBC Common have
no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights and there are
no redemption or sinking funds provisions applicable to the CBC Common. All
outstanding shares of CBC Common are, and the shares of CBC Common to be
outstanding upon consummation of the Merger will be, fully paid and
nonassessable.
CBC PREFERRED STOCK
The CBC Preferred consists of a single class of 8,000,000 shares, of which
three series are outstanding: (a) 1,000,000 shares of Series A-l Preferred
Stock ("CBC A-1 Preferred"), (b) 2,000,000 shares of Series A-2 Preferred
Stock ("CBC A-2 Preferred") and (c) 1,000,000 shares of Series A-3 Preferred
Stock ("CBC A-3 Preferred Stock" and, collectively with the CBC A-1 Preferred
and CBC A-2 Preferred, "Preferred Stock").
Holders of CBC Preferred are entitled to dividends ("Preference Dividend")
at the rate of $0.25 per fiscal quarter on each share of Preferred Stock,
payable out of funds legally available therefor. The accrual of such dividend
is retroactive to October 1, 1996. Until CBC has completed its acquisition
program, it does not intend to pay the dividend on the Preferred Stock. As a
consequence, such dividend will accumulate and bear interest which will be
paid on a current basis, and CBC will be prohibited from voluntarily pre-
paying long-term debt until such accumulated dividend and interest have been
paid in full. If CBC refinances its existing bank indebtedness it will be
required to pay all accrued but unpaid Preference Dividends. CBC is in the
process of exploring its options with respect to a refinancing of its debt.
In the event the Preference Dividend is not declared and paid within one
year after the last day of the quarter to which it relates, it will bear
compound annual interest at a fixed rate of 8% annually, with respect to the
CBC A-1 and A-3 Preferred and, with respect to the CBC A-2 Preferred, at
either (i) a fixed rate of 8% annually or (ii) an annual rate equal to the
six-month rate offered to The Sumitomo Bank, Limited in the London interbank
market, for amounts comparable to the amount of any unpaid dividend, plus 2
1/2%. The holders of the CBC A-2 Preferred have elected the variable rate
option. As of July 16, 1997, such six-month rate offered by the Sumitomo
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Bank, Limited was 5.9375%. Until all accrued and unpaid Preference Dividends
are paid, no shares of CBC Common will be redeemed by CBC (other than shares
issued pursuant to stock option, stock purchase or similar plans), and no
dividends will be paid on any shares of CBC Preferred (other than the CBC A-1,
A-2 and A-3 Preferred) or CBC Common.
The Preference Dividend will not be paid, and no interest will accrue or be
paid thereon, if applicable law restricts or prohibits the declaration or
payment of the Preference Dividend. The Preference Dividend is also not be
required to be declared or paid to the extent it would violate any contractual
restrictions in a credit agreement of CBC. CBC has agreed that it will not
enter into any contractual prohibition with respect to the accumulation of
dividends or the accrual and payment of interest on any unpaid dividends with
respect to the CBC Preferred.
In addition to the Preference Dividend and any interest payable thereon,
each share of CBC Preferred is entitled to receive dividends in the amount of
sixty percent (60%) of the amount received by each share of CBC Common.
Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of CBC, holders of CBC
Preferred and CBC Common are entitled to share in the remaining assets of CBC
after payment of liabilities and any accrued and unpaid Preference Dividend,
including any interest thereon, subject to prior distribution rights of other
preferred stock, if any, then outstanding, as follows: (i) each holder of CBC
Preferred and CBC Common is entitled to receive an amount, reduced by any
prior payments to such holder pursuant to such liquidation, dissolution or
winding up of CBC, other than the Preference Dividend and any interest
thereon, equal to $10.00 per share and (ii) each holder of CBC Preferred is
entitled to share ratably in all remaining assets of CBC to the extent of
sixty percent (60%) of the distribution, with respect to each share of CBC
Common, in excess of $10.00.
The holders of shares of CBC A-2 Preferred have one (1) vote per share of
CBC A-2 Preferred. The holders of shares of CBC A-1 Preferred have two (2)
votes per share of CBC A-1 Preferred on all matters submitted to a vote of the
stockholders of CBC and, except as provided by law, vote together with the
holders of shares of CBC A-2 Preferred and the holders of CBC Common as one
class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders of CBC. The holders
of CBC A-3 Preferred are not entitled to vote on any matters, except as
required by law.
The CBC Preferred is convertible into shares of CBC Common at the option of
the holder thereof at a ratio ranging from .60 to .78 shares of CBC Common for
each share of CBC Preferred, depending on the Market Price (as defined below)
of the CBC Common at the time of conversion as follows:
NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FOR EACH
"MARKET PRICE" OF SHARE OF PREFERRED
COMMON STOCK STOCK
------------------- -----------------------
Under $10.00.................................... No conversion permitted
$10.00 - $21.90................................... 0.78
22.00 - 22.99................................... 0.76
23.00 - 23.99................................... 0.74
24.00 - 24.99................................... 0.72
25.00 - 25.99................................... 0.70
26.00 - 26.99................................... 0.68
27.00 - 27.90................................... 0.66
28.00 - 28.99................................... 0.64
29.00 - 29.99................................... 0.62
$30.00 or more.................................... 0.60
The term "Market Price" means the average closing price for a share of
Common Stock as reported by The Wall Street Journal (West Coast Edition) for
20 consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date as of which
conversion occurs.
The CBC Board has the authority, subject to certain rights of the CBC A-1,
A-2 and A-3 Preferred and without further action by the stockholders, to issue
the authorized shares of preferred stock not included in such
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series from time to time in one or more series and to fix the number of
shares, designations, preferences, powers, and relative, participating,
optional or other special rights and qualifications or restrictions thereof.
In addition, upon conversion of any of the CBC Preferred, the shares converted
will be available for issuance in one or more series from time to time. The
preferences, powers, rights and restrictions of different series of preferred
stock may differ with respect to dividend rates, amounts payable on
liquidation, voting rights, conversion rights, redemption provisions, sinking
fund provisions and purchase funds and other matters. The issuance of
additional CBC Preferred could decrease the amount of earnings and assets
available for distribution to holders of CBC Common or adversely affect the
rights and powers, including voting rights, of the holders of CBC Common, and
may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control
of CBC. CBC has no present plans to issue any shares of CBC Preferred.
CBC WARRANTS
Each Warrant issuable pursuant to the Merger will be exercisable into a
share of CBC Common at an exercise price of $30.00 per share of CBC Common. In
addition, each Warrant will have a term of 7 years from the Closing Date, will
become exercisable on the third anniversary of the Closing Date and will be
subject to the terms and conditions of a Warrant Agreement to be entered into
by and among CBC, Acquisition Corporation and the KRES Shareholders as of the
Closing Date.
The Exercise Price of the Warrants is subject to adjustment as appropriate
in certain circumstances, including if CBC, after the issuance of such
Warrants (i) pays a dividend or makes a distribution on CBC Common in shares
of CBC Common or other shares of its capital stock; (ii) subdivides its
outstanding shares of CBC Common into a greater number of shares; (iii)
combines its outstanding shares of CBC Common into a smaller number of shares;
(iv) issues by reclassification of CBC Common any shares of its capital stock;
(v) distributes rights, options or warrants to all holders of its CBC Common
entitling them to purchase shares of CBC Common at a price per share less than
the current market price per share on that record date; (vii) distributes to
all holders of CBC Common any assets (excluding cash) or debt securities or
any rights or warrants to purchase debt securities, assets or other
securities; (viii) issues shares of CBC Common for a consideration per share
less than the current market price per share on the date CBC fixes the
offering price of such additional shares; or (ix) issues any securities
convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for CBC Common (other than
securities issued in transactions described in clauses (vi) and (vii) above)
for a consideration per share of CBC Common less than the current market price
per share on the date of issuance of such securities.
No adjustment is made to the Exercise Price for certain issuances of CBC
Common at prices below the current market price, including CBC Common issued
(i) upon the exercise of Warrants or certain rights or the conversion or
exchange of other securities; (ii) to CBC's employees under employee benefit
plans; (iii) in proportionate amount to shareholders of any person which
merges into CBC; (iv) in a firmly underwritten public offering; (v) in a
private placement to, or through certain placement agents or (vi) as a
dividend on any preferred stock in lieu of cash dividends. No adjustment is
made to the Exercise Price for certain issuances of securities convertible
into CBC Common including in the circumstances described in clauses (iii),
(iv) and (v), above, securities outstanding prior to the date of issuance of
the Warrants and certain issuances of convertibles securities in connection
with the incurrence of debt.
The "current market price" per share of CBC Common (for purposes of
adjustments to the Exercise Price of the Warrants) on any date is the average
of the Quoted Prices of the CBC Common for 30 consecutive trading days
commencing 45 trading days before the date in question. The "Quoted Price" of
the CBC Common is the last reported sales price of the CBC Common as reported
by the Nasdaq National Market, or if the CBC Common is listed on a securities
exchange, the last reported sales price of the CBC Common on such exchange
which shall be for consolidated trading if applicable to such exchange, or if
neither so reported or listed, the last reported bid price of the CBC Common.
In the absence of one or more such quotations, the Board of Directors of the
Company shall determine the current market price on the basis of such
quotations or other valuation information as it in good faith considers
appropriate.
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If CBC consolidates or merges with or into, or sells, transfers or leases
all or substantially all of its assets to, any person, upon consummation of
such transaction the Warrants shall automatically become exercisable for the
kind and amount of securities, cash or other assets which the holder of a
Warrant would have owned immediately after the consolidation, merger, sale,
transfer or lease if the holder had exercised the Warrant immediately before
the effective date of the transaction.
Upon each adjustment of the Exercise Price, the number of shares of CBC
Common into which each Warrant outstanding prior to the making of the
adjustment in the Exercise Price is exercisable is adjusted by multiplying the
number of shares such Warrant was exercisable into prior to the adjustment by
a fraction equal to the Exercise Price prior to such adjustment divided by the
Exercise Price following such adjustment.
Following the Effective Time and until the Warrants become exercisable, if
any New Option expires or is terminated without being exercised, all Warrants
issued in respect of the KRES Options for which such New Option was exchanged
shall be forfeited by the holder thereof. At such time as the Warrants become
exercisable, all Warrants forfeited pursuant to the immediately preceding
sentence shall be reallocated among the Reallocation Holders pro rata based on
the aggregate number of shares of the CBC Common issued and shares of CBC
Common underlying New Options issued to each Reallocation Holder pursuant to
the Merger Agreement divided by the total number of shares of CBC Common
issued and shares of CBC Common underlying New Options issued to all
Reallocation Holders pursuant to the Merger Agreement. See "The Merger-
Adjustments to Merger Consideration."
REGISTRATION RIGHTS
Pursuant to a registration rights agreement between CBC and the holders of
the Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock Registration Rights Agreement"),
until expiration of the Rule 144 Period (as defined below), if CBC proposes to
register any of its securities, it will use its best efforts to include in
such registration CBC Common acquired by the holders of CBC Preferred upon
conversion of the CBC Preferred. The registration rights granted to the
holders of Preferred Stock do not apply to certain transactions, including
registrations relating solely to employee benefit plans, a corporate
reorganization, reclassification, merger, consolidation or acquisition or a
registration that does not permit secondary sales. The "Rule 144 Period" means
the period beginning and continuing until the CBC Common acquired on
conversion of the Preferred Stock is no longer subject to the volume
limitation provisions of Rule 144 of the Securities Act, either pursuant to
the provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement or by operation of law.
In connection with the Merger, on May 14, 1997 CBC entered into a
registration rights agreement (the "KRES Registration Rights Agreement") with
FS Equity Partners III, L.P.; FS Equity Partners International, L.P.
("collectively, FS"); AP KMS Partners, L.P.; AP KMS II, LLC (collectively,
"Apollo"); Raymond Wirta; Koll Holding Company and William Rothe (collectively
with FS and Apollo, the "Principal KRES Shareholders") with respect to shares
of CBC Common issued to them in connection with the Merger or upon the
exercise of warrants issued to them in connection with the Merger. Pursuant to
this agreement, if during CBC's 1998, 1999 or 2000-2002 fiscal years such
Principal KRES Shareholders (subject to the minimum holdings requirements
described below) request that CBC register shares of CBC Common held by them,
CBC will use its best efforts to effect such a registration (a "Demand
Registration"). CBC is obligated to use its best efforts to initiate two
Demand Registrations during its 1998 fiscal year, two during its 1999 fiscal
year and two during the period commencing at the beginning of fiscal year 2000
and ending at the end of fiscal year 2002. Each Demand Registration is
required to be firmly underwritten by underwriters selected by the Principal
KRES Shareholders requesting registration, with CBC's consent. CBC agreed to
use its best efforts to keep the first Demand Registration requested during
its 1998 fiscal year effective for a period of 90 days and, in the case of
each other Demand Registration, for a period of 60 days. Apollo's rights
pursuant to the Demand Registration provisions of the KRES Registration Rights
Agreement terminate on the earliest to occur of (i) the date when all shares
of CBC Common held by Apollo may be sold under Rule 144 during any 90-day
period, (ii) one year from the Effective Time of the Merger, provided CBC has
filed certain reports it is required to file pursuant to the Exchange Act or
(ii) two years from the Effective Time of the Merger.
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If shares held by Apollo are requested to be included in connection with the
first Demand Registration, if any, initiated during CBC's 1998 fiscal year,
but are limited as a result of marketing factors as advised by the
representative of the underwriters of such registration, than after the
closing of such registration CBC agreed to use its best efforts to register up
to 200,000 shares held by Apollo which were excluded from such registration
(the "Supplemental Apollo Demand Registration"). The Supplemental Apollo
Demand Registration will be effected pursuant to Rule 415 of the Securities
Act, which generally provides for an offering to be made on a continuous
basis. Pursuant to the KRES Registration Rights Agreement, CBC agreed to keep
such registration effective for a period equal to the earlier of the date
Apollo has completed the distribution described in the registration statement
or 60 days. Apollo's rights pursuant to the Supplemental Apollo Demand
Registration are not assignable and terminate on the earlier to occur of (i)
the date Apollo's Demand Registration rights terminate as described above or
(ii) the end of CBC's 1998 fiscal year.
In addition, if after December 31, 1997 CBC determines to register any CBC
Common Stock for its own account or for the account of any entity exercising
registration rights in connection with a firmly underwritten offering solely
for cash (other than pursuant to (i) a requested registration as described
above, (ii) an employee benefit plan or dividend reinvestment or similar plan,
(iii) a reorganization, reclassification, merger, consolidation or
acquisition, (iv) a registration which does not permit secondary sales or (v)
antitakeover measures or transactions by CBC), CBC will use its best efforts
to include in such registration all shares of CBC Common Stock requested to be
included by the Principal KRES Shareholders (a "Piggyback Registration"). The
right of any Principal KRES Shareholder to participate in any such requested
registration is conditioned upon the holder's participation in the
underwritten offering and the inclusion of such holder's shares of CBC Common
Stock in the underwriting. CBC agreed to use its best efforts to keep a
Piggyback Registration effective for a period of 90 days. The Principal KRES
Shareholder's Piggyback Registration rights terminate six years after the date
of the KRES Registration Rights Agreement, unless such request is with respect
to shares of CBC Common issued pursuant to exercise of the Warrants issued in
connection with the Merger, in which case such rights terminate eight years
after the date of the KRES Registration Rights Agreement.
Under the KRES Registration Rights Agreement, the right to request CBC to
register shares of CBC Common Stock is exercisable only by the Principal KRES
Shareholders holding (i) with respect to the first request made prior to the
end of CBC's 1998 fiscal year, not less than 500,000 shares of CBC Common
Stock issued pursuant to the Merger, and (ii) with respect to all other
requests for registration, not less than 50% of the then-outstanding shares of
CBC Common Stock issued to all the Principal KRES Shareholders pursuant to the
Merger (provided such 50% constitutes at least 750,000 shares of CBC Common.
Other than as set forth above with respect to the Supplemental Apollo Demand
Registration, the registration rights under the KRES Registration Rights
Agreement may be transferred only to a transferee of not less than 250,000
shares of CBC Common.
DELAWARE ANTI-TAKEOVER LAW
CBC is subject to the "business combination" statute of the Delaware General
Corporation Law (Section 203). In general, such statute prohibits a publicly
held Delaware corporation from engaging in a "business combination" with any
"interested stockholder" for a period of three years after the date of the
transaction in which the person became an "interested stockholder," unless (i)
such transaction is approved by the board of directors prior to the date the
interested stockholder obtains such status, (ii) upon consummation of such
transaction, the "interested stockholder" beneficially owned at least 85% of
the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction
commenced, excluding for purposes of determining the number of shares
outstanding those shares owned by (a) persons who are directors and also
officers and (b) employee stock plans in which employee participants do not
have the right to determine confidentially whether shares held subject to the
plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer, or (iii) the "business
combination" is approved by the board of directors and authorized at an annual
or special meeting of stockholders by the affirmative vote of at least 66 2/3%
of the outstanding voting stock which is not owned by the "interested
stockholder." A "business combination" includes mergers, asset sales and other
transactions
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resulting in financial benefit to the "interested stockholder." An "interested
stockholder" is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns
(or within three years, did own) beneficially 15% or more of a corporation's
voting stock. The statute could prohibit or delay mergers or other takeover or
change in control attempts with respect to CBC and, accordingly, may
discourage attempts to acquire CBC.
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
The transfer agent and registrar for the CBC Common is The Bank of New York.
SELECTED INFORMATION REGARDING CBC
OWNERSHIP OF CBC CAPITAL STOCK
The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial
ownership of CBC's voting capital stock as of May 31, 1997 by: (i) each person
who is known by CBC to own beneficially more than five percent of each class
of CBC's voting stock; (ii) each of CBC's directors and nominees for
directors; (iii) each of CBC's executive officers named under "CBC Directors
and Executive Compensation--Summary Compensation Table" and (iv) all directors
and executive officers of CBC as a group.
PERCENT PERCENT
OF OF
TITLE OF CLASS NUMBER OF SHARES CLASS VOTING POWER(1)
-------------- ---------------- ------- ---------------
Kajima U.S.A., Inc...... Series A-1 Preferred 1,000,000(2) 100% 11.55%
320 Park Avenue Common 6,586(3)
26th Floor
New York, New York
10022
Fukoku Mutual Life...... Series A-2 Preferred 1,000,000(2) 50% 5.76%
Insurance Company 1,989(4)
2-2, Uchisaiwaicho 2-
chome
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100
Japan
S.R.E.S.--Fifth Avenue,
Inc.................... Series A-2 Preferred 1,000,000(2) 50% 5.78%
666 Fifth Avenue Common 4,106(5)
New York, New York
10103
Kasen Development, Inc.. Series A-3 Preferred 1,000,000(2) 100% --
3-2, Toyo 6-chome
Koto-Ku, Tokyo 135
Japan
Stanton D. Anderson(6).. Common 27,351 * *
Gary J. Beban(6)........ Common 194,035 1.45% 1.12%
Richard C. Blum(6)(7)... Common 439,167 3.28% 2.53%
Richard C.
Clotfelter(6)(9)....... Common 113,835 * *
Daniel A.
D'Aniello(6)(8)........ Common 306,734 2.29% 1.77%
James J.
Didion(6)(9)(10)....... Common 422,492 3.16% 2.43%
Bradford M. Freeman..... -- -- -- --
Hiroaki Hoshino(11)..... -- -- -- --
Thaddeus W. Jones(6).... Common 77,233 * *
George J. Kallis(6)(9).. Common 114,934 * *
Ricardo Koenigsberger... -- -- -- --
Takayuki Kohri(12)...... -- -- -- --
Donald M. Koll.......... -- -- -- --
Frederic V. Malek(6).... Common 318,808 2.38% 1.84%
Lawrence J. Melody(6)... Common 7,759 * *
Jeffrey S. Morgan....... Common 9,837 * *
Walter V. Stafford(9)... Common 90,750 * *
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PERCENT PERCENT
OF OF
TITLE OF CLASS NUMBER OF SHARES CLASS VOTING POWER(1)
-------------- ---------------- ------- ---------------
Peter V. Ueberroth(6)................ Common 11,667 * *
Ray E. Uttenhove..................... Common 3,456 -- --
Gary L. Wilson(6).................... Common 1,667 * *
Raymond E. Wirta..................... -- -- -- --
All directors and executive officers Common 2,519,672 18.84% 14.50%
as a group (25 persons)(13) ........
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* Less than 1%.
(1) Represents percent of total voting power in cases where the holders of
Series A-1 Preferred, Series A-2 Preferred and CBC Common vote as a
single class.
(2) CBC's Series A-1 Preferred, Series A-2 Preferred and Series A-3 Preferred
is convertible into CBC Common at the holder's option at a ratio based
upon the per share market price of the CBC Common Stock, ranging from .60
shares of CBC Common per share of CBC Preferred at a market price of
$30.00 or more per share of CBC Common to .78 shares of CBC Common per
share of CBC Preferred at a market price of $10.00 to $21.99 per share of
CBC Common. No conversion of the CBC Preferred is permitted when the
market price of the CBC Common is below $10.00 per share. The holders of
CBC Series A-3 Preferred are not entitled to vote except as required by
statute.
(3) Represents options to purchase 6,586 shares of CBC Common issued to
Kajima U.S.A., Inc. in respect of services rendered as a director by Mr.
Hoshino and by Kajima U.S.A., Inc.
(4) Represents options to purchase 1,989 shares of CBC Common issued to
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Company in respect of management consulting
services rendered pursuant to a Management Agreement entered into in 1989
with the holders of CBC Preferred.
(5) Represents 4,106 shares of CBC Common issued upon exercise of options
issued to S.R.E.S.--Fifth Avenue, Inc. in respect of services rendered as
a director by Mr. Kohri.
(6) Represents number of shares of CBC Common which the named individual
beneficially owns as well as those which the individual has options to
acquire that are exercisable on or before May 31, 1997, which options
have not been exercised. The respective numbers shown in the table
include the following number of option shares for the following
individuals: Anderson--4,235; Beban--65,000; Blum--1,667; Clotfelter--
50,000; D'Aniello--4,235 (options issued to the Carlyle Group, L.P.);
Didion--94,355; Jones--30,000; Kallis--40,000; Malek--5,934; Melody--
7,562; Ueberroth--1,667; and Wilson--1,667. Such shares do not include
options for 2,609 shares of CBC Common Stock issued to Kajima U.S.A.,
Inc. in respect of services rendered as a director by Mr. Hoshino.
(7) Includes 437,500 shares owned by BK Capital Partners and BK Capital
Partners II, limited partnerships of which Richard C. Blum & Associates,
L.P. is the general partner. Mr. Blum holds the majority of the interests
in Richard C. Blum & Associates, L.P.
(8) Includes 4,235 shares of CBC Common subject to outstanding options issued
in the name of the Carlyle Group, L.P., which, by virtue of Mr.
D'Aniello's interest in the general partner of the Carlyle Group, L.P.
and investment control over such shares, may be deemed to be beneficially
owned by Mr. D'Aniello.
(9) Does not include shares of CBC Common issued in the name of CBC in
respect of CBC Common units credited to the following persons in the
following amounts under CBC's Deferred Compensation Plan but which are
not beneficially owned by such persons: Clotfelter--1,895; Didion--
121,970; Kallis--10,991; Melody--982; Sandstad--1,672; Stafford--19,136
and Uttenhove--598.
(10) Includes 6,000 shares held by a trust for the benefit of three members of
Mr. Didion's immediate family.
(11) Mr. Hoshino is a Director of Kajima U.S.A., Inc., which together with an
affiliate (Kashen Development, Inc.) owns 2,000,000 shares of the CBC's
Preferred, 1,000,000 of which are voting securities, and 6,586 shares of
CBC Common. Mr. Hoshino disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares.
(12) Mr. Kohri is Deputy Manager of Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Japan, an
affiliate of S.R.E.S.--Fifth Avenue, Inc., which owns 1,000,000 shares of
CBC's Preferred and 4,106 shares of CBC's Common. Mr. Kohri disclaims
beneficial ownership of such shares.
(13) Includes 402,872 shares of CBC Common subject to outstanding options
exercisable on or before August 31, 1997.
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth certain information concerning each of CBC's
directors and executive officers, each of whom (Other than Jeffrey S. Morgan)
is expected to remain as a director and/or executive officer following the
Merger:
NAME AGE POSITION
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James J. Didion(4)...... 57 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Gary J. Beban(4)........ 50 President/Director
John C. Haeckel(4)(5)... 38 Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive Vice President
Thaddeus W. Jones....... 54 Senior Executive Vice President/Senior Executive Director--
CBC/Madison Advisory Group
George J. Kallis........ 54 Senior Executive Vice President--Brokerage Western U.S./ Director
Charles O. McBride, Jr.. 55 Senior Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer--
Property Management Services
Jeffrey S. Morgan....... 42 Senior Vice President/Director
Ronald J. Platisha...... 50 Executive Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer
Kenneth D. Sandstad..... 50 Senior Executive Vice President--Brokerage Eastern U.S.
Walter V. 56
Stafford(4)(5)......... Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel
John L. Stanfill........ 55 President--CB Commercial Investment Properties
Richard C. Clotfelter... 59 President--Westmark Realty Advisors L.L.C./Director
Lawrence J. Melody...... 59 President--L.J. Melody & Company/Director
Stanton D. Anderson(2).. 56 Director
Richard C. 61
Blum(1)(2)(3).......... Director
Daniel A. D'Aniello(2).. 50 Director
Hiroaki Hoshino......... 55 Director
Takayuki Kohri.......... 45 Director
Paul C. Leach(2)........ 51 Director
Frederic V. Malek(1)(3). 60 Director
Peter V. Ueber- 59
roth(1)(3)............. Director
Gary L. Wilson(1)(3).... 57 Director
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(1) Member of Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
(2) Member of Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
(3) Member of Acquisition/Investment Committee of the Board of Directors
(4)Member of the Executive Committee
(5)Non-Voting Member of the Executive Committee
James J. Didion. Mr. Didion has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
CBC since January 1987 and a Director since CBC's incorporation. Previously,
he served as President of CBC following a career of almost 24 years in sales
and management positions in the commercial brokerage operations of CBC Mr.
Didion is a member and current trustee of the Urban Land Institute. He is also
a member of the National Realty Committee and was Chairman of the National
Realty Committee from 1993 through June 1996. Mr. Didion holds an A.B. degree
from the University of California, Berkeley and serves on the University's
Advisory Board for the Haas School of Business.
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Gary J. Beban. Mr. Beban has been the President of CBC since May 1995 and a
Director since 1989. He joined CBC's Los Angeles office in 1970 as an
industrial and investment properties specialist and thereafter served in
several management positions in Chicago. Mr. Beban has also been the President
of CB Commercial Brokerage Services since 1987. He is a member of the
Industrial Development Research Council and the National Realty Committee. Mr.
Beban serves on the Board of Directors of The First American Financial
Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First American Title Insurance,
Inc. Mr. Beban holds a B.A. degree from the University of California, Los
Angeles.
John C. Haeckel. On April 1, 1997, Mr. Haeckel, 38, joined CBC as Chief
Financial Officer and Senior Executive Vice President. Since 1996, Mr. Haeckel
has been President of Perdix Group, LLC, a management consulting firm that he
founded. From 1993 to 1995, he was Chief Financial Officer and from 1994 to
1995 he was Executive Vice President of Broadway Stores, Inc. From 1987 to
1994 he was a General Partner and from 1984 to 1986 he was an Associate with
Chilmark Partners, a merchant banking firm. Mr. Haeckel holds a B.A. degree
and a Masters of Business and Public Management degree from Rice University.
Thaddeus W. Jones. Mr. Jones has been Senior Executive Vice President of CBC
and Senior Executive Director of CBC/Madison Advisory Group since 1994, after
having served as Executive Director--CBC/Madison Advisory Group from 1992 to
1994. From 1986 to 1992 Mr. Jones was President of CB Commercial Realty
Advisors and from 1984 to 1986 he was a Senior Vice President, after having
served in various management positions in CBC's brokerage business. Mr. Jones
rejoined CB Commercial in 1982 after leaving in 1979. Mr. Jones holds a B.S.
degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.
George J. Kallis. Mr. Kallis has been CBC's Senior Executive Vice
President--Brokerage Western U.S. since 1992 and a Director of CBC since 1995.
Prior to that time, he served as Executive Vice President from 1991 to 1992
and as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager--Brokerage from 1988 to
1991. Mr. Kallis joined CBC in 1977. Mr. Kallis is a member of the
International Council of Shopping Centers and the Urban Land Institute and is
on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Economic Development
Council. Mr. Kallis holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the
University of Maryland.
Charles O. McBride. Mr. McBride has been Senior Executive Vice President of
CBC and Chief Operating Officer--Property Management Services since April
1991. He joined CBC in 1989 as Executive Vice President/Chief Operating
Officer--Property Management Services. Mr. McBride was a senior officer with
PM Realty Group, a national real estate management and services company, from
1971 to 1989, serving as Executive Vice President from 1981 to 1989. Mr.
McBride holds a B.A. degree from the University of Texas.
Jeffrey S. Morgan. Mr. Morgan has been a Senior Vice President of CBC since
1991 and a Director of CBC since 1995. He joined CBC in 1978 and is a
specialist in industrial properties. He has been named to CBC's Colbert
Coldwell Circle (representing the top three percent of CBC's sales force) for
five of the last nine years. In 1994 he was awarded the William H. McCarthy
Award, the highest honor awarded producing professionals within CBC. Mr.
Morgan holds a B.S. degree in Marketing from California State University
(Northridge).
Ronald J. Platisha. Mr. Platisha has been CBC's Executive Vice President and
Principal Accounting Officer since 1992. Mr. Platisha was promoted to Senior
Vice President in 1991, after serving as First Vice President and Controller
from 1982 to 1991. Mr. Platisha joined CBC in 1976. Mr. Platisha holds a B.S.
degree from California State University (Long Beach).
Kenneth D. Sandstad. Mr. Sandstad has been CBC's Senior Executive Vice
President--Brokerage Eastern U.S. since 1991. He has also held the following
positions with CBC: Institutional Services Manager from 1994 to 1996, Division
Manager (Central Division) from 1990 to 1994 and Regional Manager (South
Central) from 1985 to 1990. Mr. Sandstad was also a Director of CBC from 1992
to 1994. Mr. Sandstad joined CBC in 1974, beginning at the Minneapolis office
in the brokerage division. He holds a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College and a
J.D. degree from the University of Minnesota.
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Walter V. Stafford. Mr. Stafford has served as Senior Executive Vice
President and General Counsel of CBC since 1995. Mr. Stafford was a partner at
the law firm Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP from 1973 to 1982 and from 1988 to
1995. From 1982 to 1988 he was Senior Vice President and General Counsel at
Diasonics, Inc., a medical device manufacturer, and from 1982 to 1994 he was a
director of that company. Mr. Stafford holds a B.A. from the University of
California, Berkeley and an L.L.B. degree from Boalt Hall.
John L. Stanfill. Mr. Stanfill is President of CB Commercial Investment
Properties. Previously, he was Managing Director--Special Investments, a
position he was appointed to when he rejoined CBC in 1990 after founding a
real estate investment banking firm in 1979. From 1976 to 1979, Mr. Stanfill
served as Vice President of Investment Marketing of CBC. He originally joined
CBC in 1971. Mr. Stanfill holds a B.A. in English Literature from the
University of California, Los Angeles.
Richard C. Clotfelter. Mr. Clotfelter was elected Chairman and President,
Westmark Realty Advisors, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of CBC in 1995,
and has been a Director of CBC since 1993. Mr. Clotfelter joined CBC in 1993
as President--Capital Markets, Asset Valuation and Management Activities. From
April 1977 through 1992, he was President of Prescott, Inc., a real estate
development and management company. Mr. Clotfelter is on the Board of
Directors of The Commerce Bancorporation. Mr. Clotfelter is also a member of
the Urban Land Institute, serving on its Urban Development/Mixed Used Council.
Mr. Clotfelter holds a B.A. degree from Stanford University.
Lawrence J. Melody. Mr. Melody has served as a Director since August 1996.
He is also President of L.J. Melody & Company which he founded in February
1978. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, the
Urban Land Institute (a member of the Multifamily Council), the Pension Real
Estate Association, the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks,
the National Multi Housing Council, as well as other professional
organizations. He is a member of Board of Trustees of the Mortgage Bankers
Association of America and past President and Director of the Texas Mortgage
Bankers Association, who awarded him their Distinguished Service Award in
1995. Mr. Melody holds a B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Stanton D. Anderson. Mr. Anderson has been a Director of CBC since 1989. In
1995, he became counsel to the law firm of McDermott, Will & Emery. Prior to
1995, Mr Anderson was a founding partner in the law firm of Anderson, Hibey &
Blair. He is also a founder of Global USA, Inc. an international consulting
company, where he serves as Chairman and President. He served as Deputy
Director of the Republican Convention in 1980, 1984 and 1988, as counsel to
the Reagan-Bush Campaign in 1980 and as a Director of the 1980 Presidential
Transition. Mr. Anderson serves on the Board of Directors of International
Management & Development Group, Ltd. Mr. Anderson holds a B.A. degree from
Westmont College and a J.D. degree from Willamette University School of Law.
Richard C. Blum. Mr. Blum has been a Director of CBC since 1993. He is the
Chairman and President of Richard C. Blum & Associates, Inc., a merchant
banking firm he founded in 1975. Mr. Blum is a member of the Board of
Directors of National Education Corporation; Sumitomo Bank of California;
Triad Systems Corporation; Northwest Airlines Corporation; and URS
Corporation. Mr. Blum also serves as Vice Chairman of URS Corporation. Mr.
Blum holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, a graduate
degree from the University of Vienna and an M.B.A. degree from the University
of California, Berkeley.
Daniel A. D'Aniello. Mr. D'Aniello has been a Director of CBC since 1989. He
has served as Managing Director of The Carlyle Group, a merchant banking firm
since May 1987. From August 1986 through April 1987, Mr. D'Aniello was Vice
President--Finance and Development of Marriott Inflite Services, Inc., a
subsidiary of Marriott Corp. Mr. D'Aniello is Chairman of the Board of
Directors of GTS Duratek, Inc. Mr. D'Aniello holds a B.S. degree from Syracuse
University and an M.B.A. from the Harvard University Graduate School of
Business.
Hiroaki Hoshino. Mr. Hoshino has been a Director of CBC since 1992.
Previously, he served as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer of Kajima International, Inc. from April 1987 to March 1990 and as
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of that company from April
1990 to March 1991.
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From April 1991 to March 1993, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Kajima International Inc. Since April 1991, he has served
as the Chief Financial Officer and since April 1993 he has been Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Kajima U.S.A., Inc. From September
1992 to April 1996, he was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Director of Kajima Capital of America, Inc. Since April 1996 he has been
President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director of
Kajima Capital of America, Inc. Mr. Hoshino holds a B.A. degree from Gakushuin
University.
Takayuki Kohri. Mr. Kohri has been a Director of CBC since 1989. Previously,
he was Assistant Manager of Sumitomo Real Estate Sales in Japan from 1984 to
August 1988. From August 1988 to July 1993, he was an Executive Vice President
of Sumitomo Real Estate Sales L.A., Inc. Since July 1993, he has been Deputy
Manager of Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Japan, a real estate sales and
development firm. Mr. Kohri holds a B.A. degree in Economics from Keio
University.
Paul C. Leach. Mr. Leach has been a Director of CBC since August 1996. Since
its founding in 1991, Mr. Leach has served as president of Paul Leach &
Company, a private investment banking firm in San Francisco which specializes
in international and domestic acquisitions and investments. He is also
Managing Director of The Lone Cypress Company, the owner of Pebble Beach
Company, and Managing Director of Rancho Cielo Company, a developer in Rancho
Santa Fe, California. From 1988 through 1991, Mr. Leach was a senior manager
and partner in the international merger and acquisition group at Deloitte &
Touche. Prior to 1988, he held several positions in San Francisco, including
serving as a partner with both Osterweis Capital Management and Centennial
Petroleum Company and manager of corporate development for Natomas Company.
From 1975 through 1977, Mr. Leach served as associate director of the Domestic
Council Staff at the White House during the Ford Administration. Mr. Leach
holds an A.B. degree from Dartmouth College and M.B.A. and J.D. degrees from
Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford Law School, respectively.
Frederic V. Malek. Mr. Malek has been a Director of CBC since 1989. He has
served as Chairman of Thayer Capital Partners, a merchant banking firm he
founded since 1993. He was President of Marriott Hotels and Resorts from 1981
through 1988 and was Executive Vice President of Marriott Corp. from 1978
through 1988. He was Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a merchant banking
firm, from November 1988 through December 1991. From September 1989 through
June 1990, he was President of Northwest Airlines and from June 1990 until
December 1991 he served as Vice Chairman of Northwest Airlines. From December
1991 through November 1992, Mr. Malek served as Campaign Manager for the 1992
Bush/Quayle presidential campaign. He also serves on the Board of Directors of
American Management Systems, Inc.; Automatic Data Processing Corp.; Choice
Hotels International, Inc.; FPL Group Inc.; Manor Care, Inc.; National
Education Corp.; Northwest Airlines Corporation; and Paine Webber Funds. Mr.
Malek holds a B.S. degree from the United States Military Academy at West
Point and an M.B.A. degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of
Business.
Peter V. Ueberroth. Mr. Ueberroth has been a Director of CBC since 1989.
Since 1989, he has been an investor and Managing Director of Contrarian Group,
Inc., a business management company. From 1984 through 1989, he was the
Commissioner of Major League Baseball in the United States. Mr. Ueberroth is a
member of the Board of Directors of The Coca Cola Company; Ambassadors
International, Inc.; Doubletree Hotels Corp; and Transamerica Corporation.
Gary L. Wilson. Mr. Wilson has been a Director of CBC since 1989. Since
1991, he has been Co-Chairman of Northwest Airlines, Inc., Northwest Airlines
Corporation and NWA, Inc. From 1985 until January 1990, Mr. Wilson was an
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Director for The Walt
Disney Company and remains a Director of The Walt Disney Company. Mr. Wilson
also serves on the Board of Directors of On Command Corporation and Veritas
Holdings GmbH. From 1974 until 1985, he was Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Marriott Corporation. Mr. Wilson holds a B.A. degree from
Duke University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton Graduate School of Business and
Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania.
Frank C. Carlucci and Richard A. Pogue have resigned as directors of CBC.
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All directors are elected to hold office until the next annual meeting of
stockholders of CBC and until their successors have been elected. Officers
serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. There are no family
relationships among any of the directors or executive officers of CBC.
BOARD COMMITTEES; COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
There are currently five committees of the CBC Board: an Executive
Committee, a Compensation Committee, an Audit Committee, an
Acquisition/Investment Committee and a Corporate Governance Committee.
The Executive Committee has four members--Messrs. Didion, Beban, Haeckel and
Stafford, however, only two members of such Committee vote, Messrs. Didion and
Beban. The Executive Committee acts on behalf of the Board when the Board is
not in session.
The Compensation Committee members are Messrs. Blum, Malek, Ueberroth and
Wilson. The Compensation Committee determines the salaries of the Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer and, upon the recommendation of the Chief Executive
Officer, the salaries and incentive compensation of the President and the
Chief Financial Officer. The Compensation Committee also authorizes the
adoption of employee benefit plans (other than plans which involve more than
250,000 shares of CBC Common) and makes grants of stock options, restricted
stock awards and all other stock related incentive compensation awards to
employees and directors pursuant to plans adopted by CBC. Outside directors
comprise all of the members of the Compensation Committee.
The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Anderson, D'Aniello and
Leach, who are outside directors of CBC. The purpose of the Audit Committee is
to recommend a firm of independent public accountants to be appointed by the
CBC Board subject to stockholder ratification, review CBC's annual
consolidated financial statements and consult with the representatives of the
independent public accountants and the Chief Financial Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer with regard to the adequacy of internal controls.
The Acquisition/Investment Committee members are Messrs. Blum, Didion,
Malek, Ueberroth and Wilson. The purpose of the Acquisition/Investment
Committee is to authorize the undertaking by CBC of definitive negotiations
with respect to any acquisition or investment that contemplates the issuance
of any class of CBC's stock up to $25 million or the aggregate cost of which
is $10 million or more but not more than $25 million. Acquisitions with a cost
of over $25 million require approval of the CBC Board. Cost includes the
purchase price of the acquisition plus any long-term indebtedness assumed.
In December 1996, the CBC Board approved the establishment of a Corporate
Governance Committee, which is composed of three members. The Committee did
not meet in 1996. The members of the Corporate Governance Committee are
Messrs. Anderson, Leach and Malek. The purpose of the Corporate Governance
Committee is to oversee matters related to corporate governance, including the
process of nominating directors for election and to nominate directors for
election. The Corporate Governance Committee will consider nominees
recommended by stockholders but has not yet established procedures for
stockholders to follow in submitting recommendations.
DIRECTOR'S FEES
Each of the directors of CBC who is not also an executive officer is
entitled to receive a fee of $2,500 for attendance at each meeting of the CBC
Board, $2,500 for attendance at each meeting of a board committee which does
not coincide with a CBC Board meeting and an annual retainer of $15,000. No
director received compensation from CBC for services as a director in excess
of $27,500 in 1996. Non-employee directors are reimbursed for their expenses
for each meeting attended. In 1993, below market options were granted to
certain non-employee directors in partial payment of directors' fees. In
October 1996, the Compensation Committee (Messrs. Blum, Ueberroth and Wilson
abstaining) granted each of Messrs. Blum, Ueberroth and Wilson a 10,000 share
stock option under CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan exercisable
at the initial public offering price of $20.00 per share and vesting over
three years. CBC is considering, as part of the 1991 Service Providers Stock
Option Plan, the adoption of a longer term stock option program for its
independent directors.
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CBC DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table. The following table sets forth information
concerning the compensation of CBC's chief executive officer and CBC's four
most highly compensated executive officers for the three years ended December
31, 1996.
LONG TERM
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION
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SECURITIES
OTHER RESTRICTED UNDERLYING
NAME AND PRINCIPAL ANNUAL STOCK STOCK ALL OTHER
POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS(1) COMPENSATION(2) AWARDS OPTIONS COMPENSATION(3)
------------------ ---- -------- -------- --------------- ---------- ---------- ---------------
James J. Didion......... 1996 $400,000 $574,678 $ -- $ (4) -- $1,262
Chairman of the 1995 390,000 279,160 51,212 -- -- 1,520
Board and Chief 1994 390,000 300,000 82,005 -- -- 1,105
Executive Officer
Gary J. Beban........... 1996 $325,000 $503,156 -- (4) -- 1,262
President 1995 300,000 190,527 -- -- -- 1,520
1994 300,000 236,118 -- -- 10,000 273
Walter V. Stafford...... 1996 $300,000 $359,798 -- (4) -- --
Senior Executive 1995(5) 114,646 121,772 -- 167,000(6) -- --
Vice President and 1994 -- -- -- -- -- --
General Counsel
Thaddeus W. Jones....... 1996 $210,000 $309,826 -- -- -- --
Senior Executive 1995 210,000 173,079 -- -- -- --
Vice President 1994 210,000 177,259 -- -- 20,000 --
Senior Executive
Director--CBC/Madison
Advisory Group
George J. Kallis........ 1996 $200,000 $294,835 -- (4) -- 567
Senior Executive 1995 200,000 153,538 8,770 -- -- --
Vice President-- 1994 200,000 177,944 10,129 32,500(6) -- 747
Brokerage
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(1) Bonus for each year is paid in the first quarter of the following year.
Pursuant to CBC's Deferred Compensation Plan, Mr. Didion elected to defer
his entire bonuses in 1994, 1995 and 1996, Mr. Stafford elected to defer a
substantial portion of his bonuses in 1995 and 1996, and Mr. Kallis
elected to defer all or a substantial portion of his bonuses in 1994, 1995
and 1996. A substantial portion of such deferred amounts will be invested
in shares of CBC Common.
(2) With respect to bonuses payable for 1994 and 1995, under CBC's Deferred
Compensation Plan, an individual who elected to defer any of such bonus
for investment in shares of CBC's Common was credited with such shares
based on the appraised value of the shares at the time the election to
defer was made. The amounts shown represent the difference between the
aggregate appraised value of such shares at the time the bonus was paid
and the aggregate appraised value of such shares at the time the election
to defer was made. The amounts shown relate to bonuses payable in the
first quarter of the following year.
(3) Consists of each individual's allocable share of profit sharing
contributions in the form of shares of CBC Common made by CBC to CBC's
Capital Accumulation Plan, based on the value of the stock at the time of
contribution based on the appraised or market value of CBC Common.
(4) Pursuant to CBC's Equity Incentive Plan, a restricted stock purchase plan,
in 1996 shares of CBC Common were purchased by such individual for a
purchase price of $10 per share (the appraised value of the CBC Common at
the time of such purchase), which was paid by delivery of a full recourse
promissory note. The notes bear interest at the rate of 6.84% per annum
which may be forgiven if the executive's performance produces a high
enough level of bonus (approximately $7,500 in interest is forgiven for
each $10,000 of
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bonus). The aggregate number and value of such shares held by the
individuals named above as of December 31, 1996 (based on the last reported
sale price of the Common Stock on such date as reported by The Nasdaq Stock
Market, which was $20.00) and net of the purchase price of such shares was
as follows: Mr. Didion--175,027 ($1,750,270); Mr. Beban--53,910 ($539,100);
Mr. Stafford--70,750 ($707,500); and Mr. Kallis--42,750 ($427,500). The
shares vest at the rate of 5 percent per quarter commencing December 31,
1995. As a result of bonuses paid in 1997 for 1996, all interest on the
various promissory notes for 1996 was forgiven.
(5) Mr. Stafford's employment by CBC commenced in July 1995.
(6) Represents the appraised value of restricted stock awards at the date of
grant. The aggregate number of shares and value of restricted stock
(excluding stock issued pursuant to CBC's Equity Incentive Plan and stock
issued in prior years and no longer subject to any specified vesting
period) held by the individuals named above as of March 31, 1997 (based on
the last reported sale price of the CBC Common on such date as reported by
The Nasdaq Stock Market) was as follows: Mr. Kallis--5,000 ($100,000); and
Mr. Stafford--20,000 ($400,000). The shares awarded to Mr. Stafford vest
at the rate of 20 percent per year. Shares of restricted stock issued in
prior years that are no longer subject to vesting are included in the
table under "Principal Stockholders" above. The holders of shares of
restricted stock are entitled to receive dividends on such shares to the
extent dividends are paid on the CBC Common.
At a meeting of the CBC Board held on May 20, 1997, the CBC Board authorized
the compensation committee to negotiate an employment agreement containing a
compensation program for Mr. Didion effective January 1, 1997 which includes
(i) a salary increase of $100,000 to $500,000, (ii) an annual bonus of between
0 and 200% of salary based upon CBC's achieving the EBITDA target designated
by the Compensation Committee of the CBC Board, which for 1997 is $68.1
million (with the bonus subject to a reduction of up to 25% based upon an
individual performance assessment by the Compensation Committee) and (iii) an
option grant for 200,000 shares of CBC Common at their fair market value on
the day of grant. Subsequent to the Board Meeting, the Compensation Committee
granted Mr. Didion a stock option for 200,000 shares which vests at the rate
of approximately 3.23% per month. The option price is $21.50, the fair value
on the date of grant. On May 23, 1997, the Company and Mr. Didion entered into
an employment agreement containing the compensation program described above.
In addition, the employment agreement provides that if Mr. Didion is
terminated without cause, his 200,000 share stock option fully vests and he is
entitled to a lump sum payment equal to approximately 2.7 times his annual
salary. If such a termination occurs during the twelve month period following
a change of control of the Company, the severance amount is subject to
reduction for any amounts Mr. Didion earns for services rendered to the
Company during the two year period following such termination and also is
subject to reduction to the level necessary to avoid the excise tax imposed by
Section 4999 of the Code.
Fiscal Year End Option Values. The following table sets forth information
concerning unexercised options held as of December 31, 1996 by the persons
named in the table under "Summary Compensation Table" above. No options have
been exercised by any of such persons.
NUMBER OF SECURITIES VALUE OF
UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY
UNEXERCISED OPTIONS AT OPTIONS AT
DECEMBER 31, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1996
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NAME EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE
- ---- ----------- ------------- ----------- -------------
James J. Didion............. 75,000 0 $750,000 --
Gary J. Beban............... 65,000 5,000 650,000 $ 50,000
Walter V. Stafford.......... 0 0 -- --
Thaddeus W. Jones........... 30,000 10,000 300,000 100,000
George J. Kallis............ 40,000 0 400,000 --
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Board Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation
CBC's policies relating to compensation of its executive officers and other
senior executives are intended to provide incentives to attract, retain and
reward executives in order to enhance CBC's profitability and performance.
This goal is achieved in part by materially linking each individual
executive's compensation with the results achieved by such executive.
Compensation of each of the named executive officers as well as other senior
executives consists of a base salary and annual incentive compensation. Base
salaries are generally below competitive levels as CBC relies significantly on
annual and longer term incentive compensation to attract, retain and motivate
senior managers.
Annual incentive compensation, which is generally paid in cash, is tied to
CBC's financial performance and the results achieved by each individual
executive in the preceding fiscal year. The annual incentive compensation
actually paid to each executive is based on CBC's level of financial
performance and the executive's achievement of individual performance goals
established at the beginning of the year. Performance goals range from
specific financial goals (such as sales growth, margin improvement or cost
reductions) to strategic goals (such as increased market share, new product
development and innovation and cross-selling) to management goals (such as
productivity and quality improvement and personnel matters). Specific weighing
is assigned to each identified goal. At the end of the year, performance of
these goals is determined on an arithmetic scale with the pre-established
weighing.
The Chief Executive Officer's annual incentive compensation, like that of
other executives, is tied to CBC's financial performance and the results
achieved by the Chief Executive Officer as evaluated by the Compensation
Committee. The Chief Executive Officer's annual incentive compensation for
1996 was based on the significant improvement in CBC's operating results in
1996 over 1995. Income before interest taxes, depreciation and amortization
increased to $62.0 million from $41.5 million in 1995, and CBC had net income
in 1996 of $24.2 million (excluding the effect of recorded tax benefits
related to projected future taxable income for 1996) compared to net income in
1995 of $7.4 million. In the future the Chief Executive Officer's annual
incentive compensation will be dependent upon achieving an EBITDA target
agreed upon for each year as follows:
PERCENTAGE OF INCENTIVE AS
EBITDA TARGET A PERCENTAGE
ACHIEVED OF SALARY
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Less than 90%................................................. 0
90%......................................................... 25%
100%........................................................ 75%
110%........................................................ 100%
120%........................................................ 125%
130%........................................................ 150%
140%........................................................ 200%
The Chief Executive Officer's Annual incentive for any year may be reduced
by the Compensation Committee by up to 25% if he fails to meet specific
personal goals established by the Committee for that year.
Executive officers and other senior officers are also provided longer term
incentive compensation through grants of restricted stock awards and stock
options which vest over time. The Compensation Committee believes that stock
option grants provide an incentive to senior management to view CBC from the
perspective of equity shareholders because such options provide value to the
recipient only when the value of CBC's stock increases above the grant price
of the options. Grants of restricted stock provide the same incentive. In
determining the grants of and recommendations of grants of restricted stock
and stock options to individual executives (other than to the Chief Executive
Officer), the Chief Executive Officer considers, among other things, the level
of responsibility and contribution and anticipated performance requirements of
each individual.
In 1996 the Compensation Committee of the CBC Board adopted the 1996 Equity
Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan") and the CBC Board reserved
550,000 shares of CBC Common for issuance thereunder.
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The purpose of the plan is to offer selected senior executives an opportunity
to acquire a proprietary interest in the success of CBC, or to increase such
interest, by purchasing shares of CBC Common. In 1996 an aggregate of 510,906
shares were sold to senior executives for a purchase price equal to $10 per
share. See Note 6 to "Executive Compensation--Summary Compensation Table"
above.
In 1993 the Internal Revenue Code was amended to eliminate the deduction for
compensation in excess of $1 million per year paid to the chief executive
officer and the four top-paid executive officers of public reporting
companies. CBC currently does not intend to limit compensation to its
executive officers because of limits on deductions under the Internal Revenue
Code.
The Compensation Committee believes that its actions are, and have been,
consistent with CBC's policies as noted above and in the best interests of
CBC's stockholders.
The foregoing report has been furnished by Messrs. Blum, Malek, Ueberroth
and Wilson. The Compensation Committee is appointed by the CBC Board and
consists of outside, independent directors.
Stock Performance Graph. Set forth below is a graph comparing the yearly
percentage change in the cumulative total stockholder return on CBC Common
with the cumulative total stockholder return of (i) the Nasdaq Market Index
and (ii) a peer group index consisting of the common stock of Grubb & Ellis
Co., a commercial real estate brokerage company traded on the New York Stock
Exchange, for the period from December 31, 1991 through December 31, 1996.
Cumulative total stockholder return consists of change in stock price and
cumulative dividends, assuming dividend reinvestment. The amount used for the
stock price of CBC Common for periods prior to November 26, 1996 when CBC
Common commenced trading on Nasdaq National Market is the appraised value for
purposes of CBC's Capital Accumulation Plan of CBC's Class B-2 Common Stock
(which converted into CBC Common on a one-for-one basis on December 2, 1996).
The appraised value reflected a discount applied by the outside appraisal firm
due to CBC's stock not being publicly traded and being subject to numerous
restrictions on transfer. The comparisons in this table are required by the
Securities and Exchange Commission and are not intended to forecast or be
indicative of possible future performance of CBC's stock.
COMPARISON OF 1 MONTH CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
AMONG CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC., NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
(U.S.) AND S & P FINANCIAL (DIVERSIFIED)
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH APPEARS HERE]
Measurement Period CB COML REAL NASDAQ STOCK S & P FINANCIAL
(Fiscal Year Covered) ESTATE SVCS GRP MARKET (U.S.) (DIVERSIFIED)
- ------------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------
FYE 11/96 $100 $100 $100
FYE 12/96 $105 $106 $106
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* $100 invested on November 26, 1996 in stock or on October 31, 1996 in
index--including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS
The CBC Certificate limits the liability of its directors for monetary
damages for breach of their fiduciary duty as directors, except for liability
that cannot be limited under the Delaware General Corporation Law ("Delaware
Law"). Delaware Law provides that a corporation may eliminate or limit the
personal liability of a director to the corporation or its stockholders, for
monetary damages for breach of their fiduciary duty as directors, except for
liability (i) for any breach of their duty of loyalty to CBC or its
stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) for unlawful
payment of dividend or unlawful stock repurchase or redemption, as provided
Section 174 of the Delaware Law, or (iv) for any transaction from which the
director derived an improper personal benefit.
CBC's Certificate also provides that CBC shall indemnify its directors and
officers to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware Law. CBC has entered
into separate indemnification agreements with its directors that could require
CBC, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that
may arise by reason of their status or service as directors and to advance
their expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which
they could be indemnified. CBC believes that the limitation of liability
provision in its Certificate of Incorporation and the indemnification
agreements will facilitate CBC's ability to continue to attract and retain
qualified individuals to serve as directors and officers of CBC.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On May 23, 1997, the Company and Mr. Didion entered into an employment
agreement which provides for (i) an annual salary of $500,000, (ii) an annual
bonus of between 0 and 200% of such salary based on CBC's achieving the EBITDA
target designated by the Compensation Committee of the CBC Board, which for
1997 is $68.1 million (with the bonus subject to a reduction of up to 25%
based upon an individual performance assessment by the Compensation Committee)
and (iii) an option grant for 200,000 shares of CBC Common at an exercise
price of $21.50 (the fair market value on the date of grant), which vests at
the rate of approximately 3.23% per month. In addition, the employment
agreement provides that if Mr. Didion is terminated without cause, his 200,000
share stock option fully vests and he is entitled to a lump sum payment equal
to approximately 2.7 times his annual salary. If such a termination occurs
during the twelve month period following a change of control of the Company,
the severance amount is subject to reduction for any amounts Mr. Didion earns
for services rendered to the Company during the two year period following such
termination and also is subject to reduction to the level necessary to avoid
the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code.
Mr. Clotfelter, a director of CBC and president of Westmark, owns 85% of the
stock of Prescott, Inc. ("Prescott"), a property management company based in
Seattle, Washington. In 1994, CBC completed the acquisition of certain assets
of Prescott, which consisted of property management agreements, for an
aggregate purchase price of $175,000. In connection with the acquisition of
assets from Prescott, in 1994 Mr. Clotfelter incurred indebtedness to CBC in
an aggregate principal amount of $106,000. The indebtedness bore interest at
nine percent, which was determined under CBC's policies for employee loans,
and the largest amount outstanding at any time (including principal and
interest) was $109,000. The loan was paid in full as of March 20, 1996.
In February 1995, CBC retained the law firm of McDermott, Will & Emery, to
which Mr. Anderson, a director of CBC, is counsel, to provide services to CBC
consisting of legal counsel in connection with CBC's activities with certain
federal agencies.
In connection with CBC's acquisition of L.J. Melody CBC entered into an
Employment Agreement, dated as of July 1, 1996 ("Melody Employment
Agreement"), pursuant to which CBC agreed to employ Mr. Melody as President
and Chief Executive Officer of L.J. Melody through June 30, 2001. Pursuant to
the Melody Employment Agreement, Mr. Melody is entitled to receive (a) a base
salary of $26,000 per month and (b) incentive compensation equal to 10% of
L.J. Melody's annual pre-tax net income, after deducting certain costs and
expenses relating to employee benefits, interest on working capital,
allocation of overhead and other items provided by CBC. Total incentive
compensation payments to Mr. Melody in 1996 were $198,844.
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Pursuant to CBC's Equity Incentive Plan, a restricted stock purchase plan,
in 1996 shares of CBC Common were purchased by the executive officers and
Directors named below for a purchase price of $10 per share (the appraised
value of the Common Stock at the time of such purchase), which was paid by
delivery of a full recourse promissory note. The notes bear interest at the
rate of 6.84% per annum which may be forgiven if the executive's performance
produces a high enough level of bonus (approximately $7,500 in interest is
forgiven for each $10,000 of bonus). The aggregate number of shares purchased
and the amount of the promissory note delivered by the following individuals
were: Mr. Beban--53,910 ($539,100); Mr. Clotfelter--33,750 ($337,500); Mr.
Didion--175,027 ($1,750,270); Mr. Kallis--42,750 ($427,500); Mr. Stafford--
70,750 ($707,500); and Mr. Stanfill--54,383 ($543,830). As a result of bonuses
paid in 1997 for 1996 all interest accrued in 1996 on the various promissory
notes was forgiven. In each case, the original principal amount of the
promissory note is equal to the highest amount which was outstanding during
1996 and is also equal to the amount currently outstanding under each such
note.
Richard C. Blum & Associates, Inc., of which Mr. Blum, a director of CBC, is
Chairman and President, and CBC have tentatively agreed to form a joint
venture to opportunistically acquire and develop property on behalf of mutual
clients. The specifics of any venture are still to be determined.
CBC and CB Group have entered into Indemnity Agreements with each of their
present directors, some of whom are also officers of CBC.
For information concerning indemnification of directors and officers of CBC,
see "--Limitation of Liability and Indemnification Matters."
CBC'S CREDIT AGREEMENTS
The following summary is a description of certain provisions of CBC's Senior
Secured Credit Agreement and Senior Subordinated Credit Agreement that are
currently in effect. Such summary does not purport to be complete and is
qualified in its entirety by all of the provisions of such agreements.
Senior Secured Debt Repayment and Amendments
Approximately $52.8 million of indebtedness ("Term Debt"), including $18.0
million of indebtedness secured by certain mortgages (the "Mortgage Debt"), is
outstanding under CBC's Senior Secured Credit Agreement. The Senior Secured
Credit Agreement also provides for a $20 million revolving credit facility
("Revolving Credit Facility A") of which approximately $19.4 million is
currently outstanding including letters of credit and, effective with the KRES
Merger an additional $50 million revolving credit facility ("Revolving Credit
Facility B"). Prior to the KRES Merger the maximum limit under Revolving
Credit Facility B is $10 million. No indebtedness is outstanding under
Revolving Credit Facility B. In November 1996, the Senior Secured Credit
Agreement was amended to contain substantially the terms and conditions
described below. All indebtedness outstanding under the Senior Secured Credit
Agreement other than that outstanding under Revolving Credit Facility B bears
interest at a rate equal to, at CBC's option, LIBOR plus 250 basis points or
the prime rate plus 150 basis points. Amounts outstanding on Revolving Credit
Facility B bears interest at a rate equal to, at CBC's option, LIBOR plus 300
basis points or the prime rate plus 200 basis points. Principal payments on
the Term Debt of $2.625 million each are due quarterly with final payment of
$5.5 million on December 31, 2001. The availability period of Revolving Credit
Facility A ends December 31, 2001. Revolving Credit Facility B was converted
into a facility that can be used for acquisitions. Effective as of the closing
of the Merger there will be $50 million available under Revolving Credit
Facility B, approximately $45 million of which will be used to pay off KRES
bank indebtedness. Amounts borrowed for this purpose must be repaid within 6
months of the closing. Principal payments on amounts outstanding under such
facility will be paid quarterly at the rate of 5% of the outstanding balance
but the entire principal amount becomes due and payable six months after the
closing of the KRES acquisition.
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Subject to certain exceptions and limitations, CBC is obligated to make
prepayments in respect of indebtedness outstanding under the Senior Secured
Credit Agreement equal to (a) 100% of the net cash proceeds from any sale or
other disposition of assets resulting in aggregate consideration in excess of
$1 million in any twelve-month period, or (b) 25% of the net cash proceeds
from a sale of CBC's capital stock. In general, prepayments are applied first
to Term Debt (other than the Mortgage Debt) and then to indebtedness
outstanding under Revolving Credit Facility A and Revolving Credit Facility B,
pro rata according to the respective principal amounts then outstanding
thereunder, and then to the Mortgage Debt. A prepayment required to be made as
a result of the sale of real property which secures the Mortgage Debt is
applied, first, to Mortgage Debt, next to other Term Debt, and, finally, to
indebtedness outstanding under Revolving Credit Facility A and Revolving
Credit Facility B, pro rata according to the respective principal amounts then
outstanding thereunder. All of the foregoing prepayments in respect of
Revolving Credit Facility A and Revolving Credit Facility B permanently reduce
the amount available under the respective revolving credit facility by the
amount of the prepayment.
The obligations of CBC under the Senior Secured Credit Agreement are secured
by substantially all of the assets of CBC and its subsidiaries, including
cash, accounts receivable, equipment, intellectual property, and real property
as well as the stock of certain of CBC's subsidiaries.
The Senior Secured Credit Agreement, as amended, contains certain financial
tests which CBC is obligated to satisfy. These tests include a leverage ratio,
an interest coverage ratio, a fixed charges coverage ratio, and a senior loan
debt service coverage ratio. The Senior Secured Credit Agreement also contains
a number of affirmative and negative covenants covering such matters as
maintenance of corporate existence, payment of taxes, maintenance of
properties, maintenance of insurance, the granting or existence of certain
liens, incurrence of additional indebtedness, payment of dividends,
investments, capital expenditures, sales or other dispositions of property,
payments in respect of subordinated debt, and compliance with ERISA.
The financial and other covenants in the Senior Secured Credit Agreement may
prevent CBC from carrying out a transaction or taking other action otherwise
determined by the Board of Directors to be in CBC's best interests. For
example, the covenant regarding limitations on incurrence of indebtedness or
regarding limitations on liens may preclude CBC and its subsidiaries from
making an acquisition (whether by merger or in some other form). Although CBC
would intend to seek a waiver or modification of these covenants under
appropriate circumstances, there can be no assurance that CBC will be able to
obtain such a waiver or modification upon terms and conditions acceptable to
CBC on a timely basis, or at all. As a result, the covenants in the Senior
Secured Credit Agreement may effectively preclude CBC from pursuing its
strategy of growth through acquisitions or delay CBC's ability to carry out
that strategy.
The Senior Secured Credit Agreement contains a number of events of default
(each an "Event of Default"), including, without limitation, failure to make
required payments or prepayments of principal or interest, breach of covenant,
breach of a representation or warranty in a material respect, default in
respect of other indebtedness in excess of $500,000, insolvency of CBC or any
of its subsidiaries, failure to discharge or pay or obtain a stay in respect
of a judgment in excess of $100,000, certain events relating to ERISA
involving a liability or payment in excess of $100,000, a change of control,
as defined below, and a material adverse change in the business, assets,
prospects, results of operation or the financial condition of CBC or of CBC
and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. Change of control is defined under the
Senior Secured Credit Agreement as (i) the acquisition, by any person (other
than CBC's Capital Accumulation Plan), of more than 25% of the total voting
power of all classes of CBC's equity securities (excluding the acquisition by
the Underwriters of Common Stock in the Offering) or (ii) a change in the
board of directors of CBC such that board members at the beginning of any one-
year period no longer constitute a majority of the board at the end of such
period, or (iii) CBC ceases to own 100% of the outstanding common stock of
CBC's primary operating subsidiary. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default
(other than an Event of Default relating to insolvency), the lenders under the
Senior Secured Credit Agreement have the right, in addition to other available
remedies, to terminate the revolving credit facilities, to declare all
indebtedness outstanding thereunder immediately due and payable, and to
thereafter pursue applicable remedies against any and all collateral securing
payment of such indebtedness.
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Senior Subordinated Debt Amendments
Approximately $65.9 million of indebtedness is outstanding under CBC's
Senior Subordinated Credit Agreement. The Senior Subordinated Credit Agreement
was also amended and restated in November of 1996. As so amended such credit
agreement contains financial and other covenants and events of default no more
restrictive than those under the Senior Secured Credit Agreement. Interest on
the senior subordinated debt is LIBOR plus 125 basis points from January 1,
1997 through December 31, 1998, LIBOR plus 200 basis points during 1999, LIBOR
plus 300 basis points during 2000 and LIBOR plus 400 basis points during 2001
and beyond. Interest in excess of LIBOR plus 125 basis points is deferred and
added to principal until the final maturity date. The principal outstanding
under the Senior Subordinated Credit Agreement is due and payable in full on
July 23, 2002 and may not be prepaid while any amount is unpaid under the
Senior Secured Credit Agreement.
REFINANCING OF SENIOR SECURED AND SENIOR SUBORDINATED DEBT
CBC is in the process of refinancing its existing senior and subordinated
debt (including debt related to the acquisition of L.J. Melody & Company and
Westmark Realty Advisors) and expanding its revolver and acquisition
facilities. However, there can be no assurance that the refinancing can be
achieved.
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SELECTED INFORMATION REGARDING KRES
OWNERSHIP OF KRES COMMON
The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial
ownership of KRES' Common as of May 31, 1997 by (i) each person (or group of
affiliated persons) known by KRES to own beneficially more than 5% of KRES
Common, (ii) each of KRES' directors, (iii) KRES' Chief Executive Officer and
each other executive officer of KRES and (iv) KRES' directors and executive
officers as a group. Except as indicated in the footnotes to this table, the
persons named in the table, based on information provided by such persons,
have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of KRES
Common shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws
where applicable.
SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK BENEFICIALLY OWNED
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NUMBER PERCENTAGE
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Freeman Spogli & Co. Incorporated(1)........ 4,383,630 65.6%
Bradford M. Freeman
Ronald P. Spogli
J. Frederick Simmons
Jon D. Ralph(2)
The Koll Holding Company(3)................. 946,037 14.2%
Donald M. Koll
Apollo Real Estate Advisors, L.P.(4)........ 1,103,926 16.5%
W. Edward Scheetz
Raymond E. Wirta............................ 672,000(5) 10.1%
William S. Rothe, Jr........................ 148,800(6) 2.2%
Richard S. Abraham.......................... 17,000(7) *
Richard G. Wollack.......................... 14,000(8) *
All directors and executive officers as a
group
(10 persons)............................... 6,512,593(9) 97.0%
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* Less than 1%
(1) 4,223,852 shares and 159,778 shares of KRES Common are owned by FS Equity
Partners III, L.P. ("FSEP III") and FS Equity Partners International, L.P.
("FSEP International, and collectively with FSEP III, "FS"), respectively.
As general partner of FS Capital Partners, L.P. ("FS Capital"), which is
general partner of FSEP III, FS Holdings, Inc. ("FSHI") has the sole power
to vote and dispose of the shares owned by FSEP III. As general partner of
FS&Co. International, L.P. ("FS&Co. International"), which is the general
partner of FSEP International, FS International Holdings Limited
("FS International Holdings") has the sole power to vote and dispose of
the shares owned by FSEP International. Messrs. Freeman, Spogli and
Simmons and William M. Wardlaw, John M. Roth and Charles P. Rullman are
the sole directors, officers and shareholders of FSHI and FS International
Holdings, and as such may be deemed to be the beneficial owners of the
shares of KRES' capital stock owned by FSEP III and FSEP International.
Does not include shares subject to the Safeco Option described in footnote
3 below. The business address of FSEP III, FS Capital, FSHI and its sole
directors, officers and shareholders is 11100 Santa Monica Boulevard,
Suite 1900, Los Angeles, California 90025 and the business address of FSEP
International, FS&Co. International and FS International Holdings is c/o
Paget-Brown & Company, Ltd., West Winds Building, Third Floor, Grand
Cayman, Cayman Islands, B.W.I.
(2) Mr. Ralph is an employee of an affiliate of Freeman Spogli & Co.
Incorporated.
(3) The Koll Holding Company ("KHC") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Koll
Company, which is wholly-owned by The Koll Company Stock Trust, of which
Mr. Koll is the trustee and Mr. Koll and Dorothy B. Koll are its co-
trustors and sole beneficiaries. 772,800 of such shares are subject to a
pledge in favor of Safeco Insurance Company of America ("Safeco") pursuant
to a Pledge Agreement dated
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November 13, 1995, as amended, by and among The Koll Company, KHC, Safeco
and Mr. Wirta (the "Safeco Pledge Agreement"). The shares of KRES Common
owned by KHC, other than shares subject to an option in favor of Mr. Rothe,
are currently subject to an option for 60 days following May 11, 1997 (the
"Safeco Option") in favor of FS and Apollo, which may be exercised to cause
the termination of the Safeco Pledge Agreement. In addition, 672,000 of
these shares are subject to an option in favor of Mr. Wirta and 100,800 of
these shares are subject to an option in favor of Mr. Rothe. The business
address of KHC, The Koll Company, The Koll Company Stock Trust and Mr. and
Mrs. Koll is 4343 Von Karman Avenue, Newport Beach, California 92660.
(4) 824,525 shares and 279,401 shares of KRES Common are owned by AP KMS
Partners, L.P. ("AP KMS Partners") and AP KMS II, LLC ("AP KMS II," and
collectively with AP KMS Partners, "Apollo") respectively. As general
partner of AP-GP KMS Partners, L.P., which is general partner of AP KMS
Partners, AP KMS Acquisition Corporation has the sole power to vote and
dispose of the shares owned by AP KMS Partners. As general partner of
Apollo Real Estate Advisors II, L.P. ("AREA II"), which is general partner
of Apollo Real Estate Investment Fund II, L.P. ("AREIF II"), which is a
member of AP KMS II, Apollo Real Estate Capital Advisors, II, Inc. ("ARECA
II") has the sole power to vote and dispose of the shares owned by AP KMS
II. Mr. Scheetz disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of KRES'
capital stock owned by Apollo. Does not include shares subject to the
Safeco Option. The business address of AP KMS Partners, AP-GP KMS
Partners, L.P., AP KMS Acquisition Corporation, AP KMS II, AREIF II, AREA
II, ARECA II and Mr. Scheetz is 1301 Avenue of the Americas, 38th Floor,
New York, New York 10019.
(5) These shares may be acquired upon exercise of a presently-exercisable
stock option on outstanding shares held by KHC at an exercise price of
$4.53 per share.
(6) Includes 100,800 shares which may be acquired upon exercise of a
presently-exercisable stock option on outstanding shares held by KHC at an
exercise price of $4.53 per share and 23,000 shares that may be acquired
upon exercise of a presently-exercisable stock option with KRES at an
exercise price of $10.00 per share.
(7) Includes 7,000 shares which may be acquired upon exercise of a presently-
exercisable stock option with KRES at an exercise price of $12.00 per
share.
(8) Includes 4,000 shares which may be acquired upon exercise of a presently-
exercisable stock option with KRES at an exercise price of $10.00 per
share.
(9) Includes 34,000 shares which may be acquired upon exercise of presently-
exercisable stock options with KRES.
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COMPARISON OF RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS OF CBC AND KRES
The rights of CBC shareholders are governed by CBC's Certificate of
Incorporation, its Bylaws (the "CBC Bylaws") and the Delaware General
Corporation Law (the "DGCL"). The rights of KRES shareholders are governed by
KRES's Certificate of Incorporation, its Bylaws (the "KRES Bylaws"), the
Stockholders Agreement, and the DGCL. See, "PROPOSAL FOR NOMINATION AND
ELECTION OF CBC DIRECTORS--Stockholders Agreement and Registration Rights
Agreement." Following consummation of the Merger, the rights of holders of
KRES Common who become holders of CBC Common will be governed by CBC's
Certificate of Incorporation, the CBC Bylaws and the DGCL. The following is a
summary of material differences between the rights of holders of CBC Common
and the rights of holders of KRES Common under their respective Certificates
of Incorporation and Bylaws. This comparison is qualified in its entirety by
reference to CBC's Certificate of Incorporation, the CBC Bylaws, KRES's
Certificate of Incorporation and the KRES Bylaws.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KRES. The KRES Bylaws provide that the number of directors shall be fixed
from time to time by resolution of the KRES Board. The current number of
directors is fixed at seven (7).
CBC. The CBC Bylaws provide that the number of directors shall be one or
more, as determined from time to time by resolution of the CBC Board. The
current number of directors authorized is nineteen (19), subject to
consummation of the merger, if the merger is not consummated, the number of
directors authorized shall be fifteen (15). There are currently fifteen (15)
directors serving on the CBC Board.
FILLING VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KRES. The KRES Bylaws provide that a vacancy on the KRES Board may be filled
solely by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors then
in office, even though such majority is less than a quorum.
CBC. The CBC Bylaws provide that a vacancy on the CBC Board relating to a
director who is to be elected by all stockholders entitled to vote, may be
filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors then
in office, even though such majority is less than a quorum. Whenever the
holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to
elect one or more directors by the CBC Certificate, vacancies and newly
created directorships of such class or classes or series thereof may be filled
by a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series
thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected.
AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
KRES. Under the DGCL, an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation
generally requires the recommendation of the board of directors, the approval
of a majority of all shares entitled to vote thereon, voting together as a
single class and the approval of a majority of the outstanding stock of each
class entitled to vote thereon.
CBC. Under the DGCL, an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation
generally requires the recommendation of the board of directors, the approval
of a majority of all shares entitled to vote thereon, voting together as a
single class and the approval of a majority of the outstanding stock of each
class entitled to vote thereon. In addition, the CBC Certificate provides that
so long as any CBC Series A-1, CBC Series A-2 or CBC Series A-3 Preferred
Stock remains outstanding, CBC shall not amend its certificate of
incorporation so as to change the rights preferences or privileges of any
series of CBC's Preferred Stock without the vote or written consent by the
holders of a majority of the CBC A-1 Preferred, CBC A-2 Preferred and CBC A-3
Preferred, voting together as a single class.
VOTING RIGHTS
KRES. Holders of KRES Common are entitled to one vote per share on all
matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. KRES does not allow cumulative
voting.
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VOTING RIGHTS
KRES. Holders of KRES Common are entitled to one vote per share on all
matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. KRES does not allow cumulative
voting.
CBC. Holders of CBC Common vote as a single class together with the holders
of CBC A-1 Preferred and holders of CBC A-2 Preferred with respect to all
matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Holders of CBC A-1 Preferred have
two votes per share and holders of CBC A-2 Preferred have one vote per share.
CBC does not allow cumulative voting.
DIVIDENDS
KRES. Holders of KRES Common receive dividends when, as and if declared by
the KRES Board, subject to Section 170 of the DGCL.
CBC. Holders of CBC Common receive dividends when, as and if declared by the
CBC Board, subject to Section 170 of the DGCL and to the rights of the holders
of CBC Preferred. Until all accrued and unpaid dividends on the CBC Preferred
Stock shall have been paid or declared and set apart during any fiscal year,
CBC may not pay or declare and set apart any dividends on CBC Common. Whenever
any dividends are paid on the CBC Common, the holders of CBC Preferred are
entitled to an amount per share equal to 60% of the amount per share paid on
the CBC Common (such amount is any addition to any preference dividend due on
the Preferred Stock in accordance with its terms).
LIQUIDATION
KRES. Upon a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of KRES, after the
payment of claims in accordance with the DGCL, the holders of KRES Common
would be entitled to share pro rata in the remaining assets of KRES based on
their respective shareholdings.
CBC. Upon a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of CBC, after the payment
of claims in accordance with the DGCL, (i) first, the holders of CBC Preferred
shall be entitled to receive all accrued and unpaid dividends relating to the
CBC Preferred (together with interest thereon), (ii) second, the holders of
CBC Preferred and the holders of CBC Common shall each be entitled to receive
an amount equal to $10.00 per share of Preferred Stock or Common as the case
may be and (iii) finally any excess assets shall be distributed such that the
holders of CBC Preferred receive an amount per share equal to 60% of the per
share amount received by the holders of CBC Common.
APPRAISAL RIGHTS
Holders of shares of KRES Common outstanding at the Effective Time are
entitled to appraisal rights under Section 262 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law, except as otherwise set forth in agreements binding upon any
such holder. Section 262 is reprinted in its entirety as Annex 4 to this Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus. The following discussion is not a complete
statement of the law relating to appraisal rights and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to Annex 4. This discussion and Annex 4 should be
reviewed carefully by any holder who wishes to exercise statutory appraisal
rights, if available, or who wishes to preserve the right to do so, as failure
to comply with the procedures set forth herein or therein will result in the
loss of appraisal rights, if available.
A holder of KRES Common who makes the demand described below with respect to
such shares, who continuously is the record holder of such shares through the
Effective Time, who otherwise complies with the statutory requirements of
Section 262, who neither votes in favor of the Merger Agreement nor consents
thereto in writing and who is not otherwise bound by an agreement preventing
it from validly perfecting appraisal rights may be entitled to an appraisal by
the Delaware Court of the fair value of its shares of KRES Common. Except as
set forth herein, holders of KRES Common will not be entitled to appraisal
rights in connection with the Merger. Stockholders of CBC will have no
appraisal rights in connection with the Merger.
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Under Section 262, where a merger is to be submitted for approval at a
meeting of stockholders, as in the KRES Meeting, not less than 20 days prior
to the meeting, each constituent corporation must notify each of the holders
of its stock for which appraisal rights are available that such appraisal
rights are available and include in each such notice a copy of Section 262.
This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus will constitute such notice to the
holders of KRES Common.
Holders of KRES Common who desire to exercise their appraisal rights must
not vote in favor of the Merger Agreement or the Merger and must deliver a
separate written demand for appraisal to KRES prior to the vote by the holders
of KRES Common on the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated
thereby, including the Merger. In addition, certain holders of KRES Common may
not be entitled to appraisal rights if they are bound by any agreement which
restricts their ability to perfect such appraisal rights. Certain stockholders
of KRES are parties to agreements in which they have agreed that, in the event
FS sells all its shares of KRES Common, such holders shall sell their shares
on the same terms and conditions. CBC and KRES reserve the right to assert
that such stockholders have waived their appraisal rights.
A holder of KRES Common who signs and returns a proxy without expressly
directing by checking the applicable boxes on the proxy card enclosed herewith
that its shares of KRES Common be voted against the proposal or that an
abstention be registered with respect to its shares of KRES Common in
connection with the proposal will effectively have thereby waived its
appraisal rights as to those shares of KRES Common because, in the absence of
express contrary instructions, such shares of KRES Common will be voted in
favor of the proposal. See "THE MEETINGS--KRES Proxies." Accordingly, a holder
of KRES Common who desires to perfect appraisal rights with respect to any of
its shares of KRES Common must, as one of the procedural steps involved in
such perfection, either (i) refrain from executing and returning the enclosed
proxy card and from voting in person in favor of the proposal to approve the
Merger Agreement, or (ii) check either the "Against" or the "Abstain" box next
to the proposal on such card or affirmatively vote in person against the
proposal or register in person an abstention with respect thereto. Merely
failing to vote against the Merger will not constitute a waiver of appraisal
rights, except as provided above. A demand for appraisal must be executed by
or on behalf of the holder of record of KRES Common and must reasonably inform
KRES of the identity of the holder of record of KRES Common and that such
record holder intends thereby to demand appraisal of its shares of KRES
Common. A person having a beneficial interest in shares of KRES Common that
are held of record in the name of another person, such as a broker, fiduciary
or other nominee, must act promptly to cause the record holder to follow the
steps summarized herein properly and in a timely manner to perfect whatever
appraisal rights are available. If the shares of KRES Common are owned of
record by a person other than the beneficial owner, including a broker,
fiduciary (such as a trustee, guardian or custodian) or other nominee, such
demand must be executed by or for the record owner. If the shares of KRES
Common are owned of record by more than one person, as in a joint tenancy or
tenancy in common, such demand must be executed by or for all joint owners. An
authorized agent, including an agent for two or more joint owners, may execute
the demand for appraisal for a stockholder of record; however, the agent must
identify the record owner and expressly disclose the fact that, in exercising
the demand, such person is acting as agent for the record owner. If a
stockholder holds shares through a broker who in turn holds the shares through
a central securities depository nominee such as Cede & Co., a demand for
appraisal of such shares must be made by or on behalf of the depository
nominee and must identify the depository nominee as record holder.
A record owner, such as a broker, fiduciary or other nominee, who holds
shares of KRES Common as a nominee for others, may exercise appraisal rights
with respect to the shares held for all or less than all beneficial owners of
shares as to which such person is the record owner. In such case, the written
demand must set forth the number of shares covered by such demand. Where the
number of shares is not expressly stated, the demand will be presumed to cover
all shares of KRES Common outstanding in the name of such record owner.
A holder of KRES Common who elects to exercise appraisal rights, if
available, should mail or deliver its written demand to: Koll Real Estate
Services, 4343 Von Karman Avenue, Newport Beach, California, 92660, Attention:
Herbert L. Roth, Secretary.
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The written demand for appraisal should specify the holder's name and
mailing address, the number of shares of KRES Common owned, and that the
holder is thereby demanding appraisal of its shares. A proxy or vote against
the Merger Agreement will not by itself constitute such a demand. Within ten
days after the Effective Time, the corporation surviving the Merger (the
"Surviving Corporation") will provide notice of the Effective Time to all
holders who have complied with Section 262.
Within 120 days after the Effective Time, either the Surviving Corporation
or any holder of KRES Common who has complied with the required conditions of
Section 262 may file a petition in the Delaware Court, with a copy served on
the Surviving Corporation in the case of a petition filed by a holder of KRES
Common, demanding a determination of the fair value of the shares of all
dissenting holders of KRES Common. There is no present intent on the part of
CBC to file an appraisal petition and holders of KRES Common seeking to
exercise appraisal rights should not assume that the Surviving Corporation
will file such a petition or that the Surviving Corporation will initiate any
negotiations with respect to the fair value of such shares. Accordingly,
holders of KRES Common who desire to have their shares appraised should
initiate any petitions necessary for the perfection of their appraisal rights
within the time periods and in the manner prescribed in Section 262. If
appraisal rights are available, within 120 days after the Effective Time, any
holder of KRES Common who has theretofore complied with the applicable
provisions of Section 262 will be entitled, upon written request, to receive
from the Surviving Corporation a statement setting forth the aggregate number
of shares of KRES Common not voting in favor of the Merger Agreement and with
respect to which demands for appraisal were received by KRES and the number of
holders of such shares. Such statement must be mailed within 10 days after the
written request therefor has been received by the Surviving Corporation.
If a petition for an appraisal is timely filed and assuming appraisal rights
are available, at the hearing on such petition, the Delaware Court will
determine which holders of KRES Common, if any, are entitled to appraisal
rights. The Delaware Court may require the holders of KRES Common who have
demanded an appraisal for their shares and who hold stock represented by
certificates to submit their certificates of stock to the Register in Chancery
for notation thereon of the pendency of the appraisal proceedings; and if any
holder fails to comply with such direction, the Delaware Court may dismiss the
proceedings as to such holder. Where proceedings are not dismissed, the
Delaware Court will appraise the shares of KRES Common owned by such holders,
determining the fair value of such shares exclusive of any element of value
arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the Merger, together with a
fair rate of interest, if any, to be paid upon the amount determined to be the
fair value. In determining fair value, the Delaware Court is to take into
account all relevant factors. In Weinberger v. UOP Inc., the Delaware Supreme
Court discussed the factors that could be considered in determining fair value
in an appraisal proceeding, stating that "proof of value by any techniques or
methods which are generally considered acceptable in the financial community
and otherwise admissible in court" should be considered, and that "fair price
obviously requires consideration of all relevant factors involving the value
of a company." The Delaware Supreme Court stated that in making this
determination of fair value the court must consider market value, asset value,
dividends, earnings prospects, the nature of the enterprise and any other
facts which could be ascertained as of the date of the merger which throw
light on future prospects of the merged corporation. In Weinberger, the
Delaware Supreme Court stated that "elements of future value, including the
nature of the enterprise, which are known or susceptible of proof as of the
date of the merger and not the product of speculation, may be considered."
Section 262, however, provides that fair value is to be "exclusive of any
element of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the
merger."
Holders of KRES Common considering seeking appraisal should recognize that
the fair value of their shares determined under Section 262 could be more
than, the same as or less than the consideration they are entitled to receive
pursuant to the Merger Agreement if they do not seek appraisal of their
shares. The cost of the appraisal proceeding may be determined by the Delaware
Court and taxed against the parties as the Delaware Court deems equitable in
the circumstances. Upon application of a dissenting holder, the Delaware Court
may order that all or a portion of the expenses incurred by any dissenting
holder in connection with the appraisal proceeding, including, without
limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and the fees and expenses of experts,
be charged pro rata against the value of all shares of stock entitled to
appraisal.
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Any holder of KRES Common who has duly demanded appraisal in compliance with
Section 262 will not, after the Effective Time, be entitled to vote for any
purpose any shares subject to such demand or to receive payment of dividends
or other distributions on such shares, except for dividends or distributions
payable to holders of KRES Common of record at a date prior to the Effective
Time.
At any time within 60 days after the Effective Time, any holder of KRES
Common will have the right to withdraw such demand for appraisal and to accept
the terms offered in the Merger; after this period, the KRES Stockholder may
withdraw such demand for appraisal only with the consent of the Surviving
Corporation. If no petition for appraisal is filed with the Delaware Court
within 120 days after the Effective Time, the rights of holders of KRES Common
to appraisal will cease, and such holders will be entitled to receive the
Merger consideration. Inasmuch as the Surviving Corporation has no obligation
to file such a petition, and CBC has no present intention to do so, any holder
of KRES Common who desires such a petition to be filed is advised to file it
on a timely basis. Any holder of KRES Common may withdraw such holder's demand
for appraisal by delivering to the Surviving Corporation a written withdrawal
of its demand for appraisal and acceptance of the Merger consideration, except
(i) that any such attempt to withdraw made more than 60 days after the
Effective Time will require written approval of the Surviving Corporation and
(ii) that no appraisal proceeding in the Delaware Court will be dismissed as
to any holder of KRES Common without the approval of the Delaware Court, and
such approval may be conditioned upon such terms as the Delaware Court deems
just. Any holder of KRES Common who withdraws such holder's demand for
appraisal or who fails to perfect such demand after the Effective Time will be
treated as having made a non-election with respect to its KRES Common.
PROPOSAL FOR NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CBC DIRECTORS
Shares of CBC Common, CBC A-1 Preferred and CBC A-2 Preferred represented by
the enclosed proxy are intended to be voted, unless authority is withheld, for
the election of the 19 Director nominees named below. Directors are elected
annually by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or
represented by proxy at the annual meeting of stockholders and entitled to
vote on the election of Directors provided a quorum is present. Proxies cannot
be voted for a greater number of persons than the number of nominees named.
Stanton D. Anderson
Daniel A. D'Aniello
Gary J. Beban
Richard C. Blum
Richard C. Clotfelter
James J. Didion
Hiroaki Hoshino
Takayuki Kohri
George J. Kallis
Paul C. Leach
Frederic V. Malek
Lawrence J. Melody
Ray Elizabeth Uttenhove
Peter V. Ueberroth
Gary L. Wilson
Donald M. Koll*
Raymond E. Wirta*
Bradford M. Freeman*
Ricardo Koenigsberger
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* Any vote in favor of Messrs. Koll, Wirta, Freeman or Koenigsberger will be
null and void and of no force or effect unless and until the Merger is
approved.
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CBC DIRECTORS AND NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORS
For a description of the positions with CBC presently held by and the
business experience for the past five years for each nominee for Director of
CBC, see "SELECTED INFORMATION REGARDING CBC--Directors and Executive
Officers."
In addition, the following is a description of the positions with KRES
presently held by and the business experience for the past five years for,
Messrs. Uttenhove, Koll, Wirta, Freeman and Koenigsberger, who do not
presently serve on the CBC Board:
Ray Elizabeth Uttenhove, age 49. Ms. Uttenhove has been First Vice President
of Retail Tenant Services of CBC since August, 1995. Ms. Uttenhove joined CBC
in March, 1981. She has been named to CBC's Colbert Coldwell Circle
(representing the top three percent of CBC's sales force) for 1995 and 1996.
In 1995 she was awarded the William H. McCarthy Award, the highest honor
awarded producing professionals within CBC. Ms. Uttenhove holds a B.A. degree
from Mary Baldwin College and M.A. and M. Ed. degrees from Georgia State
University.
Donald M. Koll, age 64. Mr. Koll has served as a director of KRES since
November 1994 and as Chairman since August 1996. He has served as Chairman of
the Board and as a director of Koll Management Services since June 1988, and
also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Koll Management Services from
June 1988 to May 1991. Mr. Koll founded The Koll Company in 1962 and has
served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Koll
Company since that time. Since June 1992, Mr. Koll has been a member of the
Board of Directors and has served as an executive officer of Koll Real Estate
Group, Inc., which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 14, 1997
with a reorganization plan preapproved by its bondholders. Mr. Koll is also a
member of the Board of Directors of Koll Real Estate Group, Inc., a real
estate services company, The Irvine Company and Fidelity National Financial,
Inc., a title company. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Stanford
University.
Raymond E. Wirta, age 53. Mr. Wirta has served as the Chief Executive
Officer of KRES since November 1994 and as Chief Executive Officer of Koll
Management Services since May 1991. He has been a director of KRES since
November 1994 and of Koll Management Services since June 1988. Prior to that
time, Mr. Wirta held various management positions with Koll Management
Services since 1981. Mr. Wirta is a member of the Board of Directors and
served as an executive officer from June 1992 to November 1996 of Koll Real
Estate Group, Inc., which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July
14, 1997 with a reorganization plan preapproved by its bondholders. Mr. Wirta
is a Certified Property Manager and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Long
Beach State University and a Master of Business Administration Degree in
International Management from Golden Gate University.
Bradford M. Freeman, age 55. Mr. Freeman has served as a director of KRES
and Koll Management Services since November 1994. Mr. Freeman is a founding
partner of FS&Co., which was founded in 1983. Mr. Freeman is also a member of
the Board of Directors of RDO Equipment Company, an agricultural and
industrial equipment distributor. Mr. Freeman holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree
from Stanford University and a Master of Business Administration Degree from
Harvard University.
Ricardo Koenigsberger, age 31. Mr. Koenigsberger has been a partner of
Apollo Real Estate Advisors II, L.P. since 1996, and has been associated since
1995 with Apollo Real Estate Advisors, L.P., which, together with affiliates,
acts as managing general partner of the Apollo Real Estate Investment Funds,
private real estate investment funds which invest in direct and indirect real
property interests, including real estate related public and private debt and
equity securities. From prior to 1992 Mr. Koenigsberger has been associated
with Apollo Advisors, L.P. which acts as managing general partner of Apollo
Investment Fund, L.P. and AIF II, L.P., private securities investment funds.
Mr. Koenigsberger is a director of Meadowbrook Golf, Inc., Atlantic Gulf
Communities Corporation and Western Pacific Housing, Inc.
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COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS OF THE CBC BOARD
The CBC Board held five meetings during calendar year 1996. Mr. Blum was
absent from two of the CBC Board meetings, two of the Audit Committee
meetings, one Compensation Committee meeting and no Acquisition/Investment
Committee Meetings. Mr. D'Aniello was absent from two of the CBC Board
meetings. Mr. Hoshino was absent from two of the CBC Board meetings. Mr.
Ueberroth was absent from three of the CBC Board meetings and no
Acquisition/Investment Committee Meetings. Mr. Wilson was absent from two of
the CBC Board meetings and no Acquisition/Investment Committee Meetings.
There are currently five committees of the CBC Board: an Executive
Committee, a Compensation Committee, an Audit Committee, an
Acquisition/Investment Committee and a Corporate Governance Committee. See
"SELECTED INFORMATION REGARDING CBC--Board Committees, Compensation Committee
Interlocks and Insider Participation" for a description of each of these
committees and the members thereof. The Executive Committee, which was
established as part of CBC's November, 1996 initial public offering did not
meet in 1996. The Compensation Committee met once in 1996, the Audit Committee
met two times in 1996, the Acquisition/Investment Committee met once in 1996
and the Corporate Governance Committee, which was formed in December 1996, did
not meet in 1996. Incumbent Directors Blum, D'Aniello, Hoshino, Ueberroth and
Wilson attended fewer than 75% of the aggregate of (1) the total number of
meetings of the CBC Board during fiscal 1996 and (2) the total number of
meetings held by all committees of the CBC Board on which they served during
fiscal 1996.
CBC DIRECTORS FEES
Each of the Directors of CBC who is not also an executive officer is
entitled to receive a fee of $2,500 for attendance at each meeting of the CBC
Board, $2,500 for attendance at each meeting of a board committee which does
not coincide with a CBC Board meeting and an annual retainer of $15,000. No
Director received compensation from CBC for services as a Director in 1996 in
excess of $27,500.
CBC EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
For a description of CBC's executive compensation, including its Summary
Compensation Table, Aggregated Options Table and Compensation Committee Report
on Executive Compensation, see "SELECTED INFORMATION REGARDING CBC-Executive
Compensation."
MANAGEMENT
For a description of CBC's executive officers, see "SELECTED INFORMATION
REGARDING CBC--Directors and Executive Officers," above. All executive
officers hold their office at the pleasure of the CBC Board.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
TRANSACTIONS WITH THE KOLL COMPANY
Management Services Agreements
In April 1993, KRES entered into a management services agreement (the
"Management Services Agreement") with The Koll Company, a corporation which is
indirectly wholly-owned by Donald M. Koll, a nominee to the CBC Board whereby
(i) The Koll Company, through certain key personnel primarily employed by The
Koll Company, including Mr. Wirta (who is also a nominee to the CBC Board),
provided executive management services to KRES and (ii) KRES provides
management information, personnel and human resources services (including
administration of The Koll Company's 401(k) Plan) to The Koll Company and
certain of its affiliates. Payments by KRES to The Koll Company for Mr.
Wirta's executive management services and occupancy costs for each of the
twelve months ended March 31, 1995 and 1996 totaled $276,000 and $281,000,
respectively. In addition, in March 1995, KRES entered into an agreement with
Koll Real Estate Group, Inc. whereby KRES provides management information
systems and human resource services to Koll Real Estate Group, Inc., an
affiliate of Donald M. Koll, similar to those provided under the Management
Services Agreement.
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Payments by The Koll Company and certain of its affiliates to KRES for
management information, personnel and human resources services provided by
KRES under the Management Services Agreement for the twelve months ended March
31, 1995 and 1996 and the nine months ended December 31, 1996 totaled $1.2
million, $756,000 and $466,000, respectively. As of April 1, 1996, Mr. Wirta
became an employee of KRES and The Koll Company no longer provided executive
management services to KRES under the Management Services Agreement. KRES
continues to provide management information services and personnel and human
resources services to The Koll Company.
Effective July 1, 1993, KRES began paying the costs of health insurance
benefits for The Koll Company and its affiliates. The Koll Company and each
affiliate are billed monthly for their pro-rata portion (based on number of
employees) of the payments. Billings to The Koll Company and its affiliates
for such health insurance benefits for each of the twelve months ended March
31, 1995 and 1996 and the nine months ended December 31, 1996 were
approximately $1.2 million, $1.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
License Agreement
Under the terms of an amended license agreement (the "License Agreement") by
and between KRES and The Koll Company dated November 23, 1994, KRES was
granted a perpetual, royalty-free license ("License") to use, and to allow its
subsidiaries to use, the "Koll" name and certain logos associated therewith
("Licensed Marks") solely in connection with the provision of real estate
management services, including property, facility, asset and investment
management services relating to real property ("Licensee Services"). Pursuant
to the License Agreement, The Koll Company retains the right to use and grant
others the right to use the Licensed Marks for any purpose, provided that it
shall not use nor grant a third party the right to use the Licensed Marks in
connection with the provision of Licensee Services. In general, The Koll
Company may only terminate the License if (i) KRES fails to honor the terms of
the License Agreement, including maintaining the quality of the services
associated with the Licensed Marks and protecting against infringement of the
Licensed Marks by third parties, (ii) KRES abandons use of the Licensed Marks
for three consecutive years, or (iii) KRES is deemed insolvent. The License
Agreement will be assigned to CBC as part of the Merger.
Lease Agreements
KRES leases its headquarters office space and some of its regional and field
offices from partnerships in which The Koll Company and Messrs. Koll and Wirta
are partners. The initial rent under each lease was based upon the fair market
value of the premises at the time the lease was signed. KRES is not
responsible for property taxes, insurance or maintenance expenses of the
leased premises under the terms of the leases. Rental payments made by KRES to
partnerships in which The Koll Company and Messrs. Koll and Wirta are partners
totaled $1.4 million, $1.1 million and $1.4 million for the twelve months
ended March 31, 1995 and 1996 and the nine months ended December 31, 1996,
respectively. Two leases for KRES' headquarters were the only leases with
terms in excess of one year and for which annual rental payments exceeded
$100,000 each.
Lease Guaranty
Pursuant to a lease guaranty dated November 15, 1994 (the "Lease Guaranty")
made by KRES for the benefit of a general partnership (in which The Koll
Company and Messrs. Koll and Wirta are partners) and Aetna Life Insurance
Company ("Aetna"), KRES has guaranteed payment and performance by The Koll
Company of a lease agreement covering the building in which KRES' headquarters
are located. KRES subleases its headquarters office space from The Koll
Company. Such general partnership has assigned all of its rights under the
Lease Guaranty to Aetna in connection with a loan in the original principal
amount of $9.0 million made by Aetna to such general partnership.
Agreement Regarding Business Opportunities
Pursuant to a business opportunities agreement (the "Business Opportunities
Agreement") entered into in 1991 by and between KRES and The Koll Company and
its affiliates, KRES was afforded the exclusive right to
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pursue, through subcontracting and otherwise, any and all real property and
asset management opportunities awarded to The Koll Company and its affiliates
by any source (including the Resolution Trust Corporation), other than certain
pension and retirement fund clients to whom a subsidiary of The Koll Company
was providing real property management services as of April 1991. The terms of
the Business Opportunities Agreement provided that it would continue until The
Koll Company owned less than 20% of the outstanding common stock of KMS. In
April 1996 The Koll Company's beneficial ownership of KMS dropped below 20%
and the Business Opportunities Agreement terminated. See "--Recent Stock
Transactions."
Transactions with Partnerships Affiliated with The Koll Company
KRES is responsible for managing properties in which The Koll Company and
Messrs. Koll and Wirta, have an ownership interest. Approximately $9.3
million, or 11.1%, $5.2 million, or 4%, and $3.5 million or 4% of KRES'
management revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 1995 and 1996 and the
nine months ended December 31, 1996, respectively, was derived from managing
properties that are owned by partnerships which are affiliates of The Koll
Company. The partnerships that own these properties typically include a
financial institution that was responsible for initially financing the
development or acquisition of the project. The management agreements between
KRES and these partnerships typically are negotiated between the financial
partner in the partnerships and KRES and are believed to reflect fair market
value terms. These management agreements are for an indefinite period but
generally provide the property owner with the right to terminate upon 30 days'
prior written notice.
STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT AND REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENTS
On January 9, 1997 KRES, FS, KHC, The Koll Company and Apollo entered into a
Third Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement (the "Stockholders
Agreement") under which AP KMS II was provided certain rights and assumed
certain obligations. In addition, KRES entered into an Amended and Restated
Registration Rights Agreement with Apollo. The Stockholders Agreement provides
that, as long as FS holds a majority of the Voting Securities (as defined
therein) held by FS, KHC and Apollo, the KRES Board and each of its
subsidiaries shall be comprised of seven directors, with FS nominating four
directors, KHC and Apollo each nominating one director and KRES' Chief
Executive Officer (or if KRES has no Chief Executive Officer, the most senior
executive officer of KRES) being the other director. In the event FS does not
continue to hold such a majority of Voting Securities, FS, KHC and Apollo have
agreed, subject to certain exceptions, to vote their shares of KRES Common to
elect up to seven directors in proportion to their respective percentage
ownership of Voting Securities.
In addition, the Stockholders Agreement grants an option (the "Safeco
Option") to FS and Apollo which provides that, since The Koll Company and KHC
did not terminate the Safeco Pledge Agreement by May 11, 1997, FS and Apollo
may, for a period of 60 days after May 11, 1997, exercise such Safeco Option
for an exercise price of $18.00 to purchase shares of KRES Common held by KHC,
the proceeds of which shall be used to cause Safeco to terminate the Safeco
Pledge Agreement. The Safeco Option is exercisable first with respect to those
shares of KRES Common held by KHC which are not subject to an option in favor
of Mr. Wirta or Mr. Rothe and then, subject to certain limitations, with
respect to those shares which are subject to an option in favor of Mr. Wirta.
In no event shall the Safeco Option apply to shares subject to an option in
favor of Mr. Rothe. The Safeco Option is exercisable by FS and Apollo pro rata
with respect to the aggregate shares purchased by each of them from KHC on
March 29, 1996 and April 1, 1996.
KRES has entered into Registration Rights Agreements with FS, KHC and Apollo
in connection with shares of KRES Common which generally provide that each
such party is entitled, under certain conditions, to demand that KRES register
shares of KRES Common owned by such party at various times following a public
offering by KRES.
As a condition to the Merger, the Stockholders Agreement, all Registration
Rights Agreements and all other similar agreements relating to equity
securities of KRES will have been terminated.
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OTHER TRANSACTIONS
For certain relationships and related transactions between CBC and current
directors and executive officers of CBC, see "SELECTED INFORMATION REGARDING
CBC--Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CBC'S 1997 EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
GENERAL
At the CBC Meeting, CBC stockholders are also being asked to approve CBC's
1997 Employee Stock Option Plan ("1997 Option Plan") which provides for the
grant of stock options to certain employees of CBC. The 1997 Option Plan
provides for the grant of options to purchase up to 700,000 shares of CBC
Common. Set forth below is a summary of the 1997 Option Plan, which is
qualified in its entirety by Annex 5 to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
which sets forth the full text of the 1997 Option Plan in substantially the
form that will be adopted if approved by CBC stockholders.
ADMINISTRATION
The 1997 Option Plan will be administered by the Compensation Committee of
the CBC Board (the "Committee"). The Committee will have the power and
authority to take all actions and make all determinations required or provided
for under the 1997 Option Plan or any option issued thereunder and all such
other actions and determinations deemed by the Committee to be necessary or
appropriate for the administration of the Plan.
ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES
Awards of stock options under the 1997 Option Plan may be made by the
Committee to any employee or independent contractor of CBC (or any subsidiary
of CBC) identified as a key employee by CBC's Chief Executive Officer, except
that no options may be granted to any person who, at the time of the grant, is
a director or executive officer of CBC within the meaning of the Exchange Act
or who owns stock possessing more than 10 percent of the total combined voting
power of all classes of stock of CBC or any subsidiary. CBC's current
directors and executive officers are listed above under the caption "SELECTED
INFORMATION REGARDING CBC--Directors and Executive Officers."
OPTIONS TO BE GRANTED, PRICE AND EXERCISABILITY
Nonstatutory options ("NSOs") and "incentive stock options" ("ISOs") as
defined under Section 422A of the Internal Revenue of 1986, as amended (the
"Code"), may be granted under the 1997 Option Plan. No person may be granted
in any year options to purchase more than 75,000 shares of CBC Common. The
option price for any option granted under the 1997 Option Plan will be the
closing of the CBC Common on the date of grant as reported by The Wall Street
Journal (West Coast Edition).
Options granted under the 1997 Option Plan shall be exercisable at such time
and be subject to such restrictions and conditions as the Committee will in
each instance approve, which need not be the same for all option holders. Each
option that is intended to qualify as an ISO will comply with the applicable
provisions of the Code as to such stock options.
With the consent of the Committee, payment of the option price may be made
through the tender to CBC of shares of CBC Common which shall be valued for
such purpose at their fair market value on the date of exercise.
TRANSFERABILITY
The Committee may impose restrictions on any shares acquired through the
award of stock options including, without limitation, restrictions under
applicable federal and state securities laws. Options are not
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assignable or transferable other than by will, by the laws of descent and
distribution, or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order as defined
in Section 414 of the Code, and during the optionee's lifetime, any option may
be exercised only by such optionee or, in the event an optionee's legal
incapacity or incompetency, such optionee's guardian or legal representative.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
In the event of an optionee's death, any outstanding options then
exercisable may be exercised at any time prior to the expiration date of the
options or such earlier date as is provided for in the option agreement. In
the event of termination of an optionee's employment by reason of permanent
and total disability, any outstanding options then exercisable may be
exercised at any time prior to the expiration date of the options or within
one year after such date of termination of employment, whichever period is
shorter. On termination of employment other than due to death or disability,
the rights under any outstanding options then exercisable may be exercised for
a period of 30 days or such longer period as is specified in the option
agreement.
SECURITIES SUBJECT TO PLAN
If option awards under the 1997 Option Plan terminate, expire or lapse, the
related shares will again be available for the grant of options.
CHANGES IN CAPITALIZATION
In the event any change is made to the CBC Common by reason of any
recapitalization, reclassification, stock split-up, combination of shares,
exchange of shares, stock dividend or other distribution payable in capital
stock, or other increase or decrease affecting such outstanding shares
generally that is effected without receipt of consideration by CBC, occurring
after the effective date of the Plan, the number and kinds of shares available
under the Plan will be adjusted proportionately and accordingly by the
Committee. In addition, the number and kind of shares for which options are
outstanding will be adjusted proportionately and accordingly so that the
proportionate ownership interest of the holder of the option immediately
following such event will, to the extent practicable, be the same as
immediately prior to such event.
ACCELERATION OF VESTING
In the event of the termination of the 1997 Option Plan as a result of a
Terminating Reorganization (as defined below), any holder of options under the
1997 Option Plan will have the right, during such period occurring prior to
such termination as the Committee determines, to exercise such options whether
or not such options were otherwise exercisable at the time such termination
occurred. "Terminating Reorganization" means the dissolution or liquidation of
CBC, or a merger, consolidation or reorganization of CBC with one or more
other companies in which CBC is not the surviving company, or the sale of
substantially all of the assets of CBC to another company, or any transaction
(including, without limitation, a merger or reorganization in which CBC is the
surviving company) approved by the CBC Board after February 4, 1997 which
results in any person owning 25 percent or more of the combined voting power
of all classes of stock of CBC. In the event of a Terminating Reorganization,
the 1997 Option Plan and all outstanding options thereunder will terminate
except to the extent provision is made in connection with the Terminating
Reorganization for the continuation of the 1997 Option Plan and/or the
assumption of the outstanding options or for the substitution of new options
with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kinds of shares and exercise
prices.
TERM AND AMENDMENT OF THE PLAN
No options may be granted under the 1997 Option Plan more than ten years
after the date the 1997 Option Plan is approved by CBC's stockholders. The CBC
Board or the Committee may at any time and from time to time amend, suspend or
terminate the Plan. No such amendment may, without stockholder approval,
increase the maximum number of shares subject to the Plan, change the minimum
option price, increase the maximum period
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during which options may be exercised, extend the term of the 1997 Option
Plan, materially increase the benefits to optionees or modify the Plan's
eligibility requirements.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF OPTIONS GRANTED UNDER THE 1997 OPTION PLAN
The Federal income tax treatment for ISOs and NSOs options differs as
follows:
Incentive Options. No taxable income is recognized by the optionee at the
time the ISO is granted, and no taxable income is generally recognized at the
time such an option is exercised. If the optionee does not make a disposition
of the purchased shares within the two-year period following the grant date of
the option nor within the one-year period following the exercise date of the
option, any profit or loss recognized upon the subsequent disposition will be
long-term capital gain or loss. If the optionee disposes of the purchased
shares within either the two-year or one-year period mentioned above (a
"disqualifying disposition"), then the optionee will in general recognize
ordinary income in the year of disposition equal to the amount by which the
fair market value of the shares on the date the option was exercised exceeded
the exercise price (the "option spread"). Any additional gain recognized upon
such disposition will be a capital gain, which will be long-term if the shares
are held for at least one year.
So long as the optionee does not make a disqualifying disposition of the
purchased shares, no business expense deduction may be taken by CBC. To the
extent that the optionee must recognize ordinary income due to a disqualifying
disposition, CBC will be allowed an income tax deduction equal to the option
spread. The deduction will in general be allowed for the taxable year of CBC
in which the ordinary income is recognized by the optionee.
Nonstatutory Options. A holder of an option which is an NSO will generally
recognize ordinary income at the time the option is exercised in an amount
equal to the difference between the exercise price of the option and the
current fair market value of the shares received. CBC would normally receive
an ordinary deduction equal to that difference. However, the optionee will not
recognize income (and CBC will not receive a corresponding deduction) upon
exercise of an non-statutory option if, at that time, the option shares are
subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture and are nontransferable. Absent an
election to be currently taxed, if such forfeiture and transfer restrictions
do apply recognition of taxable income will be deferred until the forfeiture
restrictions lapse, or the shares become transferable, whichever first occurs.
In any case, upon the subsequent disposition of the option shares, the
optionee will recognize capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the
difference between the optionee's tax basis in the shares and the amount
realized upon sale. For this purpose, the optionee's tax basis will include
the option price paid by the optionee plus the amount of any ordinary income
recognized upon the exercise of the option or the lapse of forfeiture or
transfer restrictions.
VOTE REQUIRED
A VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE OUTSTANDING VOTES ENTITLED TO BE CAST BY THE
HOLDERS OF CBC'S A-1 PREFERRED, A-2 PREFERRED AND COMMON STOCK, VOTING
TOGETHER AS A SINGLE CLASS, PRESENT IN PERSON OR BY PROXY AT THE CBC MEETING,
IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE CBC 1997 STOCK OPTION PLAN.
CBC BOARD RECOMMENDATION
THE CBC BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR OF THIS PROPOSAL.
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PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CBC'S 1998 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
CBC's stockholders are being asked to approve the CB Commercial Real Estate
Services Group, Inc. 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP") which will
provide employees of CBC and its subsidiaries an opportunity to purchase CBC
Common through payroll deductions. Set forth below is a summary of the ESPP,
which is qualified in its entirety by Annex 6 to this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus which sets forth the full text of the ESPP in
substantially the form that will be adopted if approved by CBC stockholders.
Under the ESPP, an aggregate of 300,000 shares of CBC Common have been
reserved for issuance during the two-year period commencing January 1, 1998,
with no more than 150,000 to be issued in any calendar year (all shares under
the ESPP will be newly issued; no shares will be purchased in the market for
issuance pursuant to the ESPP). The ESPP permits the Compensation Committee of
the CBC Board to authorize the issuance of additional shares under the ESPP
after the initial two-year period, but there is no assurance the Committee
will agree to do so. Any full-time employee will be eligible to participate in
the ESPP effective as of any January 1 following the date he or she delivers
the applicable plan enrollment form to CBC. Eligible employees participate in
the ESPP by authorizing payroll deductions up to 10% of their total cash
compensation, not to exceed $25,000 per year. At the end of each one-year
offering period, the first of which will commence January 1, 1998, CBC will
apply the amount contributed by the participant during the offering period to
purchase whole shares of CBC Common. Shares of CBC Common are purchased at the
lower of (i) the market price of CBC Common at the beginning of the applicable
offering period or (ii) the market price of such CBC Common at the end of the
applicable offering period (market price is the closing price of CBC Common on
the applicable date). Certificates for such shares will be sent to
participants as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the applicable
offering period. To the extent the number of shares of CBC Common that could
be purchased with the aggregate contributions made by participants in any year
exceeds the number of shares available for that year, the shares will be
allocated to participants pro rata based on the amount of their contributions
and any contributions not applied to purchase shares will be returned to
participants with interest at 5% after the end of the applicable offering
period (interest will not otherwise be credited under the ESPP). All expenses
incurred in connection with the implementation and administration of the ESPP
will be paid CBC.
VOTE REQUIRED
A VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE OUTSTANDING VOTES ENTITLED TO BE CAST BY THE
HOLDERS OF CBC'S A-1 PREFERRED, A-2 PREFERRED AND COMMON STOCK, VOTING
TOGETHER AS A SINGLE CLASS, PRESENT IN PERSON OR BY PROXY AT THE CBC MEETING,
IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE CBC 1998 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
CBC BOARD RECOMMENDATION
THE CBC BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR OF THIS PROPOSAL.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND CBC'S 1991 SERVICE PROVIDERS STOCK OPTION PLAN
At the CBC Meeting, CBC stockholders are also being asked to approve an
amendment to CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan (the "1991 Plan"),
which was approved by the stockholders of CBC in 1991 and authorizes the
issuance of stock options with respect to 700,000 shares of CBC Common. The
text of the amendment is attached as Annex 7 to this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus. The amendment is intended to make it clear that options
may be granted either at fair market value or, when an employee or independent
contractor has given up the right to receive cash compensation (salary, bonus,
directors fees, etc.), at an appropriate discount. The text of the 1991 Plan
permits grants either at fair market value or at a discount, but the
description of the 1991 Plan in the proxy statement which requested approval
of the Plan by CBC Stockholders indicated that the "primary" purpose of the
Plan was to grant discounted options, thus implying that more than half of all
of the shares reserved under the 1991 Plan should be granted on a discounted
basis. If the amendment is approved, the Compensation Committee of the CBC
Board would be able to grant whatever options it thinks
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appropriate, whether at fair market value or at an appropriate discount when
someone agrees to forgo cash compensation. To date, the Compensation Committee
has granted options for a total of 270,713 shares of CBC Common, 30,000 to
three directors at fair market value, 40,713 to various directors and
consultants at a discount in exchange for giving up cash compensation and
200,000 to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James J. Didion at fair market
value. If the CBC Stockholders do not approve the amendment to the 1991 Plan,
no further fair market grants will be made pursuant to that plan.
VOTE REQUIRED
A VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE OUTSTANDING VOTES ENTITLED TO BE CAST BY THE
HOLDERS OF CBC'S A-1 PREFERRED, A-2 PREFERRED AND COMMON STOCK, VOTING
TOGETHER AS A SINGLE CLASS, PRESENT IN PERSON OR BY PROXY AT A CBC MEETING, IS
REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 1991 PLAN.
CBC BOARD RECOMMENDATION
THE CBC BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR OF THIS PROPOSAL.
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CBC'S 1996 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
GENERAL
At the CBC Meeting, CBC stockholders will be asked to approve CBC's 1996
Equity Incentive Plan (the "EIP") which permits CBC to grant eligible
employees the right to purchase up to 550,000 shares of CBC Common Stock. Set
forth below is a summary of the EIP which is qualified in its entirety by
Annex 8 to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus which sets forth the full
text of the EIP.
The EIP was adopted by the Board of Directors in November of 1995 and grants
to purchase 510,906 shares of CBC Common Stock were made to eight eligible
employees in February of 1996. These employees were permitted to pay the
entire purchase price (other than the par value of the shares) by delivery of
a full recourse promissory note because CBC was not at that time subject to
the margin rules of Federal Reserve Board Regulation G which restricts credit
extensions with respect to traded stock to 50% of its value. On April 1, 1997
the Compensation Committee granted new Chief Financial Officer John Haeckel
the right to purchase 35,000 shares of common stock under the EIP and to pay
the purchase price in excess of par value by delivery of a full recourse
promissory note. Under Regulation G this will be an impermissible extension of
credit unless the EIP is approved by the CBC stockholders.
ADMINISTRATION
The EIP is administered by the Compensation Committee of the CBC Board. The
Committee has the power and authority to take all actions and make all
determinations required or provided for under the EIP and all such other
actions and determinations deemed by the Committee to be necessary or
appropriate for the administration of the Plan.
ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES
Only the Chief Executive Officers, Presidents and Senior Executive Vice
Presidents of CBC and its subsidiaries (plus other key management personnel
designated by the Chief Executive Officer) are eligible to receive grants
under the EIP.
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SHARES TO BE ISSUED, PRICE, PAYMENT AND VESTING
A total of 550,000 shares of CBC Common have been reserved for issuance
under the EIP. The shares may be issued to senior executives for a purchase
price equal to the greater of $10.00 per share or fair market value. The
purchase price for shares under this plan must be paid either in cash or by
delivery of a full recourse promissory note. Any shares purchased vest at the
rate of 5% per quarter. In the event a participant's employment is terminated
without cause within 12 months after a change in control he or she will vest
in 50% of the original number of shares awarded (or, if less, the then
unvested shares). Any shares which are not vested at the time an employee's
employment terminates may be repurchased by the Company for the lesser of the
original purchase price or their fair market value. Any repurchased shares are
available for regrant under the EIP.
SHARES GRANTED
In January 1996, the Compensation Committee awarded ten senior executives a
total of approximately 540,000 shares under the EIP, subject to the authority
of Chief Executive Officer to reduce any grants. After reductions a total of
510,906 shares were purchased. The following amounts of shares were purchased
by the individuals named in the Summary Compensation Table above: James J.
Didion--175,027; Gary J. Beban--53,910; Richard C. Clotfelter--33,750; George
J. Kallis--42,750; Richard A. Pogue--35,750; Kenneth D. Sandstad--44,586;
Walter V. Stafford--70,750 and John L. Stanfill--54,383. The shares previously
acquired were purchased at $10.00 per share. On April 1, 1997 John Haeckel was
granted the right to purchase 35,000 shares of Common Stock for $23.50 per
share.
VOTE REQUIRED
A VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE OUTSTANDING VOTES ENTITLED TO BE CAST BY THE
HOLDERS OF CBC'S A-1 PREFERRED, A-2 PREFERRED AND COMMON STOCK, VOTING
TOGETHER AS A SINGLE CLASS, PRESENT IN PERSON OR BY PROXY AT THE CBC MEETING,
IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE CBC 1996 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
BOARD RECOMMENDATION
THE CBC BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR OF THIS PROPOSAL.
PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The CBC Board has appointed the firm of Arthur Andersen LLP, Certified
Public Accountants ("AA"), who audited CBC's consolidated financial statements
for calendar year 1996, as independent accountants to audit the consolidated
financial statements of CBC for the calendar year 1997. The selection is being
presented to the stockholders for ratification at this meeting. If the
stockholders do not ratify the employment of AA, the selection of independent
accountants will be reconsidered by the CBC Board. Representatives from the
firm of AA will be present at the CBC Meeting. They will be provided the
opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so, and will be available
to respond to appropriate questions.
OTHER MATTERS
Management of CBC knows of no other business to be presented at the meeting.
If other matters do properly come before the CBC Meeting, persons acting
pursuant to the proxy will vote on them in their discretion.
A copy of CBC's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 has been
mailed to holders of CBC capital stock prior to the mailing of this Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
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LEGAL MATTERS
Certain legal matters with respect to the validity of the CBC Common offered
hereby will be passed upon for CBC by Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP, Los
Angeles, California.
EXPERTS
The combined statement of assets and liabilities and the related statements
of revenues and expenses, shareholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows of
Ross-Dove Company, Inc., Dovetech, Inc., Dovemedia Ltd. and Dove Capital Inc.,
as of and for the year ended December 31, 1994 and the consolidated financial
statements and related schedules of CBC and subsidiaries as of December 31,
1996 and December 31, 1995 and for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1996 included in CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated in this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus by reference have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP,
independent public accountants as indicated in their reports with respect
thereto, and are included or incorporated by reference herein in reliance upon
the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing in giving
said reports.
The consolidated financial statements of KRES at December 31, 1996 and March
31, 1996 and of KRES and its predecessor for each of the periods in the 33
months ended December 31, 1996, the financial statements of Koll
Telecommunication Services, L.L.C. at December 31, 1996 and for the year then
ended and the combined statement of operations of the business acquired from
the Shelard Group, Inc. and Affiliate for the year ended December 31, 1994,
included in the Proxy Statement of CBC, which is referred to and made a part
of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, have been audited by Ernst & Young
LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in their reports appearing elsewhere
herein, and are included in reliance upon such reports given upon the
authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
Representatives of Arthur Andersen LLP are expected to be present at the CBC
Meeting and representatives of Ernst & Young LLP are expected to be present at
the KRES Meeting. In each case, such representatives are expected to be
available to respond to appropriate questions.
SOLICITATION OF PROXIES
Each of CBC and KRES will bear the cost of the solicitation of proxies from
their respective stockholders, except that CBC will bear the cost of printing
and mailing this Joint Prospectus/Proxy Statement. The solicitation is being
made by mail, telephone, facsimile transmission and personal interview.
Arrangements will also be made with brokerage houses and other custodians,
nominees and fiduciaries for the forwarding of solicitation material to the
beneficial owners of shares held of record by such persons, and CBC and KRES
will reimburse such custodians, nominees and fiduciaries for their reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses in connection therewith. In addition, directors,
officers and regular employees of CBC, KRES and their respective subsidiaries
may solicit proxies from stockholders of their respective companies, without
additional compensation.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 1998 CBC
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Proposals of stockholders for inclusion in the proxy statement for the 1998
annual meeting of CBC stockholders must be received on or before January 27,
1998. Proposals should be mailed to the Secretary of CBC, Walter V. Stafford,
533 South Fremont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071.
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INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS
PAGE ON WHICH
TERM TERM IS DEFINED
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AA.............................................................. 124
Acquisition Corporation......................................... 1
Acquisition Transaction......................................... 59
Aetna........................................................... 117
Alliance........................................................ 78
Amresco......................................................... 47
AP KMS II....................................................... 109
AP KMS Partners................................................. 109
APB No. 16...................................................... 52
Apollo.......................................................... 91
April Merger Agreement.......................................... 45
AREA II......................................................... 109
ARECA II........................................................ 109
AREIF II........................................................ 109
Average Receivables Ratio....................................... 62
Bank Indebtedness............................................... 54
business combination............................................ 92
Business Opportunities Agreement................................ 117
Cap Plan........................................................ 40
Cap Plan Shares................................................. 40
CBC............................................................. 1
CBC A-1 Preferred............................................... 8
CBC A-2 Preferred............................................... 8
CBC A-3 Preferred............................................... 88
CBC Board....................................................... 9
CBC Bylaws...................................................... 111
CBC Certificate................................................. 9
CBC Common...................................................... 1
CBC Group....................................................... 1
CBC Meeting..................................................... 7
CBC Options..................................................... 1
CBC Preferred................................................... 88
CBS............................................................. 70
Certificate..................................................... 55
Code............................................................ 50
Committee....................................................... 119
Comparable Acquisitions......................................... 47
Comparables..................................................... 47
current market price............................................ 90
Delaware Corporation Law........................................ 13
Delaware Law.................................................... 104
Demand Registration............................................. 91
DGCL............................................................ 110
disqualifying disposition....................................... 121
EBITDA.......................................................... 47
Effective Date.................................................. 65
Effective Time.................................................. 2
126
PAGE ON WHICH
TERM TERM IS DEFINED
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EPS............................................................. 49
Equity Incentive Plan........................................... 102
ESPP............................................................ 121
Event of Default................................................ 106
Exchange Act.................................................... 3
Exchange Ratio.................................................. 8
Fee Based Services.............................................. 70
Filing Fees..................................................... 56
FS.............................................................. 10
FS Capital...................................................... 108
FS International Holdings....................................... 108
FS&Co........................................................... 40
FS&Co. International............................................ 108
FSEP III........................................................ 11
FSEP International.............................................. 108
FSHI............................................................ 108
GAAP............................................................ 17
HSR Act......................................................... 11
Insignia........................................................ 47
interested stockholder.......................................... 92
Investor Services............................................... 35
ISOs............................................................ 119
Karsten......................................................... 70
Key Employee.................................................... 58
KHC............................................................. 108
KMS............................................................. 38
KRES............................................................ 1
KRES Board...................................................... 8
KRES Bylaws..................................................... 110
KRES Common..................................................... 1
KRES Meeting.................................................... 7
KRES Options.................................................... 1
KRES Performance Option Plan.................................... 11
KRES Registration Rights Agreement.............................. 91
KRES Shareholders............................................... 10
KRES Voting Agreement........................................... 64
KRES/KMS Merger................................................. 19
Langdon Rieder.................................................. 37
Lease Guaranty.................................................. 117
License......................................................... 117
License Agreement............................................... 117
Licensed Marks.................................................. 117
Licensee Services............................................... 117
L.J. Melody..................................................... 37
LTM............................................................. 47
MAI............................................................. 37
Management Services Agreement................................... 116
Market Price.................................................... 91
Meetings........................................................ 7
Melody Employment Agreement..................................... 104
127
PAGE ON WHICH
TERM TERM IS DEFINED
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Merger.......................................................... 1
Merger Agreement................................................ 1
Merrill Lynch................................................... 9
Merrill Lynch Options........................................... 9
Mortgage Debt................................................... 105
MSAs............................................................ 36
New Options..................................................... 54
NREI............................................................ 70
NSOs............................................................ 119
option spread................................................... 121
Peregrine White................................................. 70
Piggyback Registration.......................................... 92
Preference Dividend............................................. 88
Preferred Stock................................................. 88
Preferred Stock Registration Rights Agreement................... 91
Prescott........................................................ 104
Principal KRES Shareholders..................................... 91
pro forma financial statements.................................. 20
Property and User Services...................................... 35
Proxy Agreements................................................ 64
Quoted Price.................................................... 90
Reallocation Holder............................................. 55
Registration Statement.......................................... 3
Revolving Credit Facility A..................................... 105
Revolving Credit Facility B..................................... 105
Ross-Dove....................................................... 70
Rubloff......................................................... 70
Rule 144 Period................................................. 91
Safeco.......................................................... 109
Safeco Option................................................... 109
Safeco Pledge Agreement......................................... 109
Sears........................................................... 35
SEC............................................................. 3
Securities Act.................................................. 2
Shelard......................................................... 70
Stock Exchange Ratio............................................ 2
Stockholders Agreement.......................................... 118
Supplemental Apollo Demand Registration......................... 92
Surviving Corporation........................................... 113
Term Debt....................................................... 105
Terminating Reorganization...................................... 120
Third Party..................................................... 62
Third Party Transaction......................................... 63
Transaction Consideration....................................... 9
Trustee......................................................... 40
Warrant Consideration........................................... 46
Warrant Exchange Ratio.......................................... 2
Warrants........................................................ 2
Westmark........................................................ 37
1991 Plan....................................................... 122
1997 Option Plan................................................ 119
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
Report of Independent Auditors........................................... F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997, December 31, 1996 and
March 31, 1996.......................................................... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March
31, 1997 and March 31, 1996, the nine months ended December 31, 1996 and
December 31, 1995, the year ended March 31, 1995, and the four months
ended March 31, 1995 and Koll Management Services (Predecessor) for the
eight months ended November 30, 1994.................................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity at March 31, 1994, at
March 31, 1995, March 31, 1996, December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1997.... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March
31, 1997, March 31, 1996, the nine months ended December 31, 1996 and
December 31, 1995, the year ended March 31, 1996 and the four months
ended March 31, 1995 and Koll Management Services (Predecessor) for the
eight months ended November 30, 1994.................................... F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-7
BUSINESS ACQUIRED FROM THE SHELARD GROUP, INC. AND AFFILIATE
Report of Independent Auditors .......................................... F-26
Combined Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 1994.... F-27
Notes to Combined Statement of Operations................................ F-28
ROSS-DOVE COMPANY, INC., DOVETECH, INC., DOVEMEDIA, LTD. AND DOVE CAPITAL,
INC.
Report of Independent Public Accountants................................. F-30
Combined Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 1994..... F-31
Combined Statements of Revenues and Expenses for the year ended December
31, 1994................................................................ F-32
Combined Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) for the year ended
December 31, 1994....................................................... F-33
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 1994... F-34
Notes to Combined Financial Statements................................... F-35
KOLL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, L.L.C.
Report of Independent Auditors........................................... F-38
Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997, December 31, 1996 and December 31,
1995.................................................................... F-39
Statements of Income and Members' Equity for the three months ended March
31, 1997 and March 31, 1996 and the years ended December 31, 1996 and
December 31, 1995....................................................... F-40
Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and
March 31, 1996 and the years ended December 31, 1996 and December 31,
1995.................................................................... F-41
Notes to Financial Statements............................................ F-42
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Board of Directors
Koll Real Estate Services
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Koll Real
Estate Services (the "Company") as of December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity
and cash flows for the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the year ended
March 31, 1996 and the four months ended March 31, 1995. We also have audited
the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity
and cash flows of Koll Management Services, Inc. (the "Predecessor Company")
for the eight months ended November 30, 1994. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Companies' management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on
a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position
of Koll Real Estate Services at December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996, and the
consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the nine months
ended December 31, 1996, the year ended March 31, 1996 and the four months
ended March 31, 1995, and the consolidated results of operations and cash
flows of Koll Management Services, Inc. for the eight months ended November
30, 1994, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Newport Beach, California
April 23, 1997
F-2
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PAR VALUE AND SHARE AMOUNTS)
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1997 1996 1996
----------- ------------ ---------
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
------
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................. $ 1,322 $ 2,374 $ 6,968
Restricted cash........................... -- 4,000 --
Cash held in trust........................ 1,464 4,600 3,292
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $1,437 in March
1997, $1,347 in December 1996 and $1,147
in March 1996............................ 27,209 28,603 25,802
Due from affiliates....................... 3,528 3,734 2,238
Deferred income taxes..................... 1,746 1,729 1,851
Prepaid expenses and other current assets. 8,623 7,988 4,679
-------- -------- --------
Total current assets.................... 43,892 53,028 44,830
Furniture, fixtures and equipment........... 6,100 6,178 5,961
Investments and advances.................... 7,323 6,744 4,996
Covenants not to compete.................... 2,272 2,349 2,570
Management agreements....................... 18,355 18,957 20,170
Goodwill.................................... 37,313 37,839 36,025
Other assets................................ 11,644 11,289 11,655
-------- -------- --------
$126,899 $136,384 $126,207
======== ======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.. $ 9,537 $ 12,825 $ 11,518
Trust account liability................... 1,452 4,575 3,977
Accrued compensation and benefits......... 8,722 10,073 8,277
Notes payable to banks.................... 2,572 20,974 4,675
Current portion of acquisition
obligations.............................. 2,519 2,597 2,154
Income taxes payable...................... 396 1,848 1,433
-------- -------- --------
Total current liabilities............... 25,198 52,892 32,034
Acquisition obligations, less current
portion.................................... 3,522 3,524 3,574
Notes payable to banks, less current
portion.................................... 26,450 30,264 37,664
Deferred income taxes....................... 1,015 1,015 2,391
Other long-term obligations................. 2,922 2,937 1,668
Minority interest........................... 10,360 10,848 13,631
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8 and
13)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 2,000,000
shares authorized, none issued or
outstanding.............................. -- -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value, 35,000,000
shares authorized, 6,680,732 shares
issued and outstanding in March 1997, and
5,291,854 shares issued and outstanding
in December 1996 and 6,000,000 shares
authorized, 5,301,854 shares issued and
outstanding in March 1996................ 67 53 53
Additional paid-in capital.................. 58,402 33,791 33,907
Retained earnings........................... -- 2,097 2,435
Stock subscription notes.................... (1,037) (1,037) (1,150)
-------- -------- --------
57,432 34,904 35,245
-------- -------- --------
$126,899 $136,384 $126,207
======== ======== ========
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-3
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
KOLL
MANAGEMENT
SERVICES,
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC.
---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------
FOUR
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED YEAR MONTHS EIGHT MONTHS
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, ENDED ENDED ENDED
-------------------- ---------------------- MARCH 31, MARCH 31, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 1996 1995 1996 1995 1994
--------- --------- --------- ----------- --------- --------- ------------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
REVENUE:
Fee based services (including affiliated
revenue of $5,090, $3,969, $13,081,
$13,323, $14,445, $3,475 and $5,275 for the
three month periods ended March 31, 1997
and 1996, the nine month periods ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995, the year ended
March 31, 1996, the four months ended March
31, 1995, and the eight months ended
November 30, 1994, respectively)........... $ 32,853 $ 28,855 $ 93,921 $ 87,455 $ 116,310 $ 31,494 $50,264
Interest income............................. 104 64 357 218 282 97 21
Other (including affiliated revenue of $202,
$211, $585, $711, $793, $554 and $696 for
the three month periods ended March 31,
1997 and 1996, the nine month periods ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995, the year ended
March 31, 1996, the four months ended March
31, 1995, and the eight months ended
November 30, 1994, respectively)........... 2,048 905 4,958 2,204 3,108 899 1,281
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
35,005 29,824 99,236 89,877 119,700 32,490 51,566
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Fee based services.......................... 25,658 20,304 67,201 60,193 80,497 22,331 34,676
Administrative (including rent paid to
affiliates of $511, $451, $1,599, $1,203,
$1,585, $473 and $896 for the three month
periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, the
nine month periods ended December 31, 1996
and 1995, the year ended March 31, 1996,
the four months ended March 31, 1995, and
the eight months ended November 30, 1994,
respectively).............................. 8,592 5,743 20,789 15,980 21,723 6,161 10,941
Compensation expense related to Merger...... -- -- -- -- -- -- 1,208
Merger transaction costs.................... -- -- -- -- -- -- 817
Interest expense............................ 757 935 3,459 2,956 3,891 592 352
Depreciation expense........................ 700 535 1,753 1,348 1,883 486 682
Amortization expense........................ 2,146 2,013 5,946 4,924 6,937 1,389 1,545
Minority interest in income (loss) of
consolidated entities...................... 67 (513) (26) 1,192 679 447 647
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
37,920 29,017 99,122 86,593 115,610 31,406 50,868
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
Income (loss) before equity in income of
unconsolidated entities and income taxes... (2,915) 807 114 3,284 4,090 1,084 698
Equity in income (losses) of unconsolidated
entities................................... 148 447 1,153 465 912 (111) (45)
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
Income (loss) before income taxes........... (2,767) 1,254 1,267 3,749 5,002 973 653
Income tax expense (benefit)................ (670) 670 1,605 2,287 2,955 585 403
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
Net income (loss)........................... $ (2,097) $ 584 $ (338) $ 1,462 $ 2,047 $ 388 $ 250
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =======
Net income (loss) per common and common
equivalent share outstanding............... $ (.32) $ .11 $ (.06) $ .27 $ .38 $ .07
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Weighted average number of common and common
equivalent shares outstanding.............. 6,557,286 5,427,305 5,301,455 5,371,940 5,385,781 5,267,704
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS)
COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL STOCK
-------------- PAID-IN RETAINED SUBSCRIPTION
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL EARNINGS NOTES TOTAL
------ ------ ---------- -------- ------------ -------
KOLL MANAGEMENT
SERVICES, INC.
Balance at March 31,
1994................... 3,150 $32 $ 3,906 $10,221 $ -- $14,159
Options exercised..... 3 -- 37 -- -- 37
Net income............ -- -- -- 250 -- 250
----- --- ------- ------- ------- -------
Balance at November 30,
1994................... 3,153 $32 $ 3,943 $10,471 $ -- $14,446
===== === ======= ======= ======= =======
KOLL REAL ESTATE
SERVICES
Balance at inception.... -- $-- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Sale of common stock,
net of offering costs
of $1,153............ 2,746 28 26,273 -- (1,060) 25,241
Issuance of common
stock for stock of
subsidiary (at
predecessor cost).... 2,522 25 7,331 -- -- 7,356
Net income............ -- -- -- 388 -- 388
----- --- ------- ------- ------- -------
Balance at March 31,
1995................... 5,268 53 33,604 388 (1,060) 32,985
Additional offering
costs................ -- -- (65) -- -- (65)
Sale of common stock.. 36 -- 376 -- (188) 188
Stock repurchased..... (2) -- (8) -- 8 --
Collections on stock
subscription notes... -- -- -- -- 90 90
Net income............ -- -- -- 2,047 -- 2,047
----- --- ------- ------- ------- -------
Balance at March 31,
1996................... 5,302 53 33,907 2,435 (1,150) 35,245
Stock repurchased..... (10) -- (116) -- -- (116)
Collections on stock
subscription notes... -- -- -- -- 113 113
Net loss.............. -- -- -- (338) -- (338)
----- --- ------- ------- ------- -------
Balance at December 31,
1996................... 5,292 53 33,791 2,097 (1,037) 34,904
Sale of common stock
(unaudited).......... 1,389 14 24,611 -- -- 24,625
Net loss (unaudited).. -- -- -- (2,097) -- (2,097)
----- --- ------- ------- ------- -------
Balance at March 31,
1997 (unaudited)....... 6,681 $67 $58,402 $ -- $(1,037) $57,432
===== === ======= ======= ======= =======
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
KOLL
MANAGEMENT
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES SERVICES, INC.
--------------------------------------------------------------- --------------
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS ENDED YEAR FOUR MONTHS EIGHT MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, ENDED ENDED ENDED
----------------- --------------------- MARCH 31, MARCH 31, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 1996 1995 1996 1995 1994
-------- ------- -------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)............................ $ (2,097) $ 584 $ (338) $ 1,462 $ 2,047 $ 388 $ 250
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Gain on sale of investment.................. -- -- (1,537) -- -- --
Provision for deferred income taxes......... -- (850) (1,145) 724 (126) (60) (41)
Depreciation and amortization............... 2,846 2,549 7,699 6,272 8,820 1,875 2,227
Provision for doubtful accounts............. 30 194 475 640 834 65 --
Reserves on equity investments.............. -- -- -- -- -- 325 --
Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated
entities and minority interest, net........ (43) 652 (86) (47) 605 158 349
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash............................. 4,000 -- (4,000) -- -- -- --
Accounts receivable......................... 1,364 226 (2,902) (10,248) (10,022) (2,468) (3,424)
Due from affiliates......................... 206 (911) (1,496) 827 (84) (362) 603
Prepaid expenses and other assets........... 2,334 4,795 (3,162) (6,388) (1,593) (2,667) (1,566)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.... (3,283) (2,867) 13 6,974 4,107 (821) 2,800
Accrued compensation and benefits........... (3,160) 991 1,796 2,521 3,512 (283) (958)
Income taxes payable........................ (1,452) 1,148 276 285 1,433 -- (412)
-------- ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities.................................. 745 6,511 (4,407) 3,022 9,533 (3,850) (172)
-------- ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisitions of management agreements and
businesses.................................. (186) (285) (2,503) (8,133) (8,418) (2,648) (804)
Purchases of furniture, fixtures and
equipment................................... (622) (396) (2,176) (1,794) (2,190) (1,409) (1,408)
Investments and advances, net................ (477) (1,491) (2,751) 855 (636) (2,405) 618
Deferred costs............................... -- -- -- (1,931) (1,931) (299) (588)
Proceeds from sale of investment............. -- -- 4,450 -- -- -- --
Acquisition of Koll Management Services,
Inc......................................... -- -- (163) (719) (719) (25,040) --
-------- ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities........ (1,285) (2,172) (3,143) (11,722) (13,894) (31,801) (2,182)
-------- ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payment of deferred financing costs.......... (2,529) -- (150) (412) (412) (889) (683)
Borrowings on lines of credit................ 48,952 11,210 44,786 41,611 52,821 21,100 23,750
Repayments on lines of credit................ (71,168) (5,356) (35,945) (24,376) (29,732) (8,130) (19,926)
Payment of acquisition obligations........... (87) (5,702) (1,488) (5,100) (10,802) (2,307) (483)
Sales (repurchases) of common stock and
collections on subscription notes........... 25,000 60 (3) 155 215 25,241 37
Minority interests' distributions from
consolidated entities....................... (680) -- (4,244) (899) (899) (235) (165)
-------- ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities.................................. (512) 212 2,956 10,979 11,191 34,780 2,530
-------- ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents................................. (1,052) 4,551 (4,594) 2,279 6,830 (871) 176
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period...................................... 2,374 2,417 6,968 138 138 1,009 833
-------- ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period... $ 1,322 $ 6,968 $ 2,374 $ 2,417 $ 6,968 $ 138 $ 1,009
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow
Information
Cash paid for interest...................... $ 726 $ 1,147 $ 3,403 $ 2,324 $ 3,471 $ 384 $ 210
======== ======= ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Income taxes paid........................... $ 810 $ 59 $ 2,549 $ 1,440 $ 1,499 $ 597 $ 1,182
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996
(INFORMATION FOR THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996 AND THE
NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 IS UNAUDITED.)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION
Koll Real Estate Services ("Koll" or the "Company," formerly KMS Holding
Corporation), a Delaware corporation, was organized to acquire Koll Management
Services, Inc. ("KMS" or the "Predecessor Company") in November 1994. KMS was
incorporated in California in June 1988 and reincorporated in Delaware in May
1991.
KMS was a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Koll Company ("TKC") until July 31,
1991, when it completed an initial public offering of common stock. On
November 23, 1994, Koll acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of KMS
pursuant to a merger agreement (the "Merger"). In connection with the Merger,
TKC transferred all of its stock in KMS to The Koll Holding Company ("KHC"),
of which 1,576,000 shares of common stock (representing 50% of the outstanding
stock of KMS) were contributed to Koll for a 48% interest. Koll accounted for
the acquisition of these shares at KHC's predecessor cost, or $7,356,000. Koll
then acquired the remaining 50% of KMS' common stock for $25,224,000 ($16 per
share), of which 36% was acquired from KMS' public shareholders and the
remaining 14% interest was acquired from KHC. KMS subsequently agreed to pay
the public shareholders an additional $0.50 per share, which totaled an
additional $569,000. The aggregate purchase price, including direct
transaction costs of $366,000, was $33,515,000.
The Merger resulted in $18,955,000 of purchase price in excess of the
estimated fair value of the net assets acquired. This amount, net of
subsequent amortization, is included in goodwill in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets. Transaction costs associated with the Merger and
incurred by KMS totaled $817,000 and were expensed.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the Merger as if
it had occurred after the close of business on November 30, 1994, the
designated effective date of the transaction for accounting purposes.
The accompanying consolidated statements of operations, stockholders'
equity, and cash flows for the eight months ended November 30, 1994 present
the consolidated results of the Predecessor Company's operations and its cash
flows prior to the Merger. The consolidated results of the Company's
operations and its cash flows for the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the
year ended March 31, 1996 and the four months ended March 31, 1995 reflect the
results of the Merger and, as a result, are not comparable to the financial
position, results of operations and cash flows of the Predecessor Company in
periods prior to the Merger.
Effective December 31, 1996, the Company changed its fiscal year to end on
December 31 from the previous fiscal year ending on March 31. Accordingly, the
Company's results of operations and its cash flows for the transition period
ended December 31, 1996 are for a nine month period.
BUSINESS
The Company provides real estate management and advisory services throughout
the United States and in certain portions of Asia. The services provided
include property management, asset management, facility management, commercial
brokerage, asset disposition, institutional investment and pension fund
advisory and construction management services. A portion of the Company's
business is conducted with affiliates of TKC (Note 11).
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of March 31,
1997 and for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and the nine
months ended December 31, 1995, have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles and the requirements of Regulation S-
X for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of
the information required by generally accepted accounting principles for
complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments,
consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair
presentation, have been included. Operating results for the three months ended
March 31, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be
expected for the year ending December 31, 1997. The Company provides for
income taxes during interim periods based on the estimated annual effective
tax rate.
CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Company and its subsidiaries and partnerships in which it has controlling
interests. Results of operations of acquired entities are recognized
commencing on the effective date of each entity's acquisition. All significant
intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of
December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996, and revenue and expenses for the periods
presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates made in preparing the consolidated financial
statements include allowances for doubtful accounts, amounts used in
evaluating the recoverability of investments, advances and intangible assets,
as well as the amortization lives used for the Company's intangible assets.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash equivalents consist of short-term, highly-liquid investments with
maturities of 90 days or less when purchased.
CASH HELD IN TRUST AND TRUST ACCOUNT LIABILITY
Cash held in trust consists principally of gross proceeds from auctions
collected on behalf of the selling parties which is held in a trust account
until the final settlement date of the auction. Such amounts held at year-end
are shown as cash held in trust in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets. Cash held in trust is excluded from cash and cash equivalents for
purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows.
The trust account liability represents the portion of cash proceeds and
credit card receivables, which are included in accounts receivable, that must
be remitted to the selling parties.
FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair values of cash and cash equivalents and the current portion of long-
term debt approximate the carrying value because of the short period of time
to maturity. The fair value of long-term debt approximates its carrying value
because the fixed rates of interest on a portion of the debt approximate
current market rates and the remaining portion of the debt has variable rates
of interest.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist primarily of prepaid
insurance, various deposits and miscellaneous receivables.
FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
Furniture, fixtures and equipment are stated at cost (Note 3). Depreciation
is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging
from three to seven years.
INVESTMENTS AND ADVANCES
Investments consist principally of noncontrolling interests in service and
real estate entities. The Company accounts for investments in which it has
significant influence (generally 20% to 50% interests) using the equity method
of accounting. Under the equity method, the Company includes its share of the
income or losses of such entities in its operating results. The Company
records its share of the income or losses of certain entities 90 days in
arrears. The Company accounts for entities in which it does not have
significant influence (generally under 20% interests) using the cost method.
COVENANTS NOT TO COMPETE
Costs related to covenants not to compete are amortized on a straight-line
basis over the periods benefited, ranging from five to ten years. Payments for
covenants not to compete that are contingent based upon future events are
capitalized when the contingency is resolved and amortized over the remaining
period benefited. Accumulated amortization totaled $636,000 and $415,000 at
December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996, respectively.
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
Management agreements include direct costs paid for such agreements to
unaffiliated management companies and costs allocated to management
agreements, based upon their estimated fair value, in connection with the
Merger (Note 1--Organization) and acquisitions of the stock or assets of other
companies (Note 2). The management agreements typically contain evergreen
provisions which provide that the agreements remain in effect for an
indefinite period but generally enable the property owner and the Company to
terminate the agreement upon thirty days prior written notice.
The cost associated with each "pool" of management agreements is amortized
on a straight-line basis over the estimated periods benefited, ranging from
two to ten years. The estimated period benefited is established based upon
management's assessment of the risk associated with retaining the individual
agreements within each pool. The "attrition" factors considered include the
relationships with the owners of the underlying properties, the extent to
which the Company retains the senior management that had historically managed
the properties, and the cash flow of the properties. Accumulated amortization
totaled $6,146,000 and $3,754,000 at December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996,
respectively.
When indicators of impairment of a pool of management agreements are
present, management evaluates for impairment and reviews the reasonableness of
the remaining amortization period by comparing the projected cash flow of each
pool of management agreements, on an undiscounted basis, over the remaining
amortization period of the pool to the remaining unamortized cost of the pool.
If the projected undiscounted cash flow of any pool is less than the
unamortized cost of the pool, then the recorded cost of the pool would be
written down to
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
an amount equal to its estimated fair value. Estimated fair value would be
determined by discounting future cash flows at an appropriate discount rate.
Projected cash flow for each pool of management agreements represents
estimates, based on present plans and intentions, of management fees and other
revenue less direct costs. The estimation process involved in the
determination of projected cash flow is inherently uncertain since it requires
estimates as to future events and conditions. Such future events and
conditions include economic, political and market conditions, as well as the
availability of suitable financing to fund development and construction
activities, and the repayments or refinancing of existing indebtedness. Such
economic, political, market and financing conditions may affect occupancy
rates of the managed properties. As the amount and timing of the fees to be
earned under such contracts is dependent upon such future uncertain events and
conditions, the ultimate realization may be materially different in the near
term from amounts presently estimated in determining projected cash flow.
GOODWILL
Goodwill related to the Merger (Note 1--Organization), as well as
acquisitions of unrelated companies, is amortized over the estimated periods
benefited. Goodwill resulting from the Merger amounted to $18,955,000 and is
being amortized over 30 years. Goodwill resulting from other acquisitions is
being amortized over a range of 5 to 30 years. Accumulated amortization of
goodwill amounted to $3,066,000 and $1,755,000 at December 31, 1996 and March
31, 1996, respectively.
OTHER ASSETS
Other assets includes costs incurred by the Company to organize and
structure investment funds in which the Company holds general partnership
interests and for which the Company performs investment management and
advisory services. Such costs are amortized using the straight-line method
over the estimated period benefited of five years. Other assets also includes
organization and deferred financing costs incurred in connection with the
Merger. Organization costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis over
five years. Deferred financing costs are being amortized on a straight-line
basis over the term of the related loan agreements. Accumulated amortization
totaled $4,069,000 and $2,506,000 at December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996,
respectively. Other assets also includes certain long-term fees receivable,
net of allowances of $496,000 and $541,000 at December 31, 1996 and March 31,
1996, respectively.
REVENUE
Revenue consists primarily of management fees, certain onsite
reimbursements, leasing commissions, investment sales commissions and auction
fees. Base fee revenue (management fees and onsite reimbursements) is
recognized as the services are rendered. Transaction fee revenue (such as
leasing commissions, asset acquisition and disposition fees) is recognized
when earned, generally upon the closing of the related transaction.
ADVERTISING EXPENSE
The cost of advertising is expensed as incurred. The Company and the
Predecessor Company incurred $483,000, $622,000, $450,000 and $229,000 in
advertising costs during the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the year
ended March 31, 1996, the four months ended March 31, 1995, and the eight
months ended November 30, 1994, respectively.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
STOCK OPTIONS
The Company follows Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees ("APB No. 25"), and related interpretations in
accounting for employee stock options. Effective April 1, 1996, the Company
adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation ("SFAS No. 123"). SFAS No. 123 encourages, but does
not require, companies to record compensation cost for stock-based employee
compensation plans at fair value. The Company has adopted the disclosure-only
provisions of FASB 123 and has chosen to continue to account for stock-based
compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB Opinion No. 25
and related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation cost for stock options
is measured as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Company's
stock at the measurement date over the amount an employee must pay to acquire
the stock.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes ("SFAS No.
109"). Under SFAS No. 109, the liability method is used, whereby, deferred tax
assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial
reporting and tax bases of the assets and liabilities and are measured using
enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are
expected to reverse.
Since the effective date of the Merger, KMS' operating results are included
in the consolidated tax return of the Company for federal and certain state
income tax purposes. Prior to the Merger, in certain states, KMS had filed
combined state tax returns with TKC and tax expense had been apportioned based
on a tax sharing agreement.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-
Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of ("SFAS No. 121"). In
accordance with SFAS No. 121, long-lived assets and certain intangibles held
and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. The recoverability test is performed at the lowest level at which
undiscounted net cash flows can be directly attributable to long-lived assets.
When indicators of impairment are present and projected future undiscounted
cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, then the asset
would be written down to its estimated fair value. The Company adopted SFAS
No. 121 effective April 1, 1996 and there was no effect on its financial
position, results of operations or liquidity.
PER SHARE DATA
Earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares
of common stock and dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during the
year. Common equivalent shares relating to stock options are computed using
the treasury stock method. When the Company is in a loss position for a
particular reporting period, the effect of outstanding stock options is
excluded since it is anti-dilutive.
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 128, Earnings per Share, which is required to be adopted on December 31,
1997. At that time, the Company will be required to change the method
currently used to compute earnings per share and to restate all prior periods.
Under the new requirements for calculating primary earnings per share, the
dilutive effect of stock options will be excluded. The impact of Statement 128
on the calculation of earnings per share is not expected to be material.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
2. ACQUISITIONS
Effective January 1, 1995, the Company purchased the stock of CBS Investment
Realty, Inc. and CBS Investment Realty of New Mexico, Inc., property
management and brokerage companies with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona
("CBS"). The Company also purchased the business and assets of affiliated
companies with property management and brokerage operations in Texas and
California. The combined purchase price consisted of two promissory notes
secured by letters of credit. One note was due and paid in January 1996. The
second note bears interest at 9% per annum, payable quarterly, with principal
installments due in April 1996 (which was paid), 1997, 1998 and 1999. The
purchase price in excess of the estimated fair value of net assets acquired
totaled $7,068,000 and is included, net of amortization, in goodwill in the
December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996 consolidated balance sheets. In May 1996,
the Company executed an amendment to the CBS purchase agreement which provided
for the buyout of the earnout portion of the purchase price. The buyout
consists of four equal installments due May 1996 (which was paid), 1997, 1998
and 1999 and releases the Company from any further obligation to the former
owners.
In March 1995, the Company formed Koll-Dove Global Disposition Services,
L.L.C. ("Koll-Dove"), a limited liability company engaged in asset disposition
services. The Company has a 50.1% controlling interest in Koll-Dove, and the
other 49.9% is owned by parties related to and including The Dove Holdings
Corporation (formerly The Ross-Dove Company, Inc.) (collectively, "Dove
Group"), an asset disposition company based in Northern California. The
Company contributed cash at closing plus a promissory note which was paid in
full by March 31, 1996. Dove Group contributed substantially all of its non-
real estate assets and related liabilities, excluding receivables from its
shareholders. This transaction has been accounted for as a purchase. The
contribution by the Company of $5,000,000 in cash and notes exceeded the
proportionate book value of net assets (liabilities) acquired by $5.1 million.
This excess is included, net of amortization, in goodwill in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.
In April 1995, the Company acquired a real estate market research and
publishing operation from Liquidity Financial Group, L.P. by purchasing
certain assets, including publishing rights, contracts, trademarks and
research information. The purchase price included a payment which was made in
April 1995, plus an additional amount which is subject to downward adjustment
based on earnings through May 2001. In August 1996, the Company executed an
amendment to the purchase agreement which provided for the buyout of the
earnout portion of the purchase price. The buyout consists of one fixed
installment due in March 1998. The purchase price in excess of the estimated
fair value of net assets acquired totaled $2,147,000 and is included, net of
amortization, in goodwill in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
In July 1995, the Company acquired certain businesses and assets of two
affiliated Minneapolis-based companies, The Shelard Group, Inc. and SCI
Services, Inc. (collectively "Shelard"). Shelard provides property and
facility management services, commercial real estate brokerage services and
general contractor and construction services in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The
purchase price consisted of cash at closing and a portion of net operating
income (as defined) above a specified amount, over a four-year period. The
Company also entered into employment and noncompetition agreements with
certain Shelard shareholders.
These transactions have been accounted for as purchase business acquisitions
and, accordingly, the results of operations of the acquired entities have been
included in the Company's consolidated results of operations from the
respective dates of acquisition.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
The following summarizes the aggregate net purchase price of all
acquisitions (excluding the acquisition of KMS by Koll) and the allocation to
the assets acquired for the following periods (in thousands):
KOLL
MANAGEMENT
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES SERVICES, INC.
----------------------------------- --------------
NINE MONTHS FOUR MONTHS EIGHT MONTHS
ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, MARCH 31, NOVEMBER 30,
1996 1996 1995 1994
------------ ---------- ----------- --------------
Furniture, fixtures and
equipment.................. $ 36 $ 251 $ 244 $ --
Covenants not to compete.... -- -- 104 457
Management agreements....... 1,081 7,105 6,136 2,859
Goodwill.................... 2,962 1,372 17,443 --
Other assets................ 457 -- 1,320 --
------ ------ ------- ------
4,536 8,728 25,247 3,316
Less minority interests and
purchase price financed
through the assumption of
liabilities and seller
financing.................. 2,033 310 22,599 2,512
------ ------ ------- ------
Cash paid for acquisitions
of management agreements
and businesses............. $2,503 $8,418 $ 2,648 $ 804
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The pro forma unaudited results of operations for the nine months ended
December 31, 1996 and the year ended March 31, 1996, assuming that all
acquisitions during those periods had been consummated as of April 1, 1995,
are as follows (in thousands except per share data):
NINE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1996 1996
----------------- ----------
Revenue........................................ $101,279 $124,853
Net income (loss).............................. (170) 2,499
Net income (loss) per common and common
equivalent share.............................. (.03) .46
Pro forma financial information is not presented for periods prior to April
1, 1995 because such periods are not comparable to the nine months ended
December 31, 1996 and the year ended March 31, 1996 due to the Merger.
3. FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
Furniture, fixtures and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1996 1996
------------ ---------
Leasehold improvements................................ $ 711 $ 695
Office furniture and equipment........................ 2,381 1,957
Computer hardware and software........................ 7,138 5,681
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10,230 8,333
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization....... (4,052) (2,372)
------- -------
$ 6,178 $ 5,961
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
4. INVESTMENTS AND ADVANCES
The Company has noncontrolling interests in various entities that are
accounted for using the equity and cost methods. The Company's investments in
and advances to these entities are as follows at December 31, 1996 and March
31, 1996 (in thousands):
DUE (TO)
FROM
DECEMBER 31, 1996 INTEREST INVESTMENT INVESTEES TOTAL
----------------- -------- ---------- --------- ------
Koll Telecommunication Services,
L.L.C. ............................... 30% $3,186 $ 2 $3,188
K/B Opportunity Fund III, L.P. ....... * 500 (500) --
K/B Opportunity Fund IV, L.P. ......... * 500 (500) --
K/B Fund II............................ * 1,600 (1,100) 500
K/B Fund III........................... * 1,500 (1,000) 500
K/B Fund IV............................ * 500 -- 500
SM Brell, L.P. ........................ * 680 -- 680
IB Brell, L.P. ........................ * 150 -- 150
Other.................................. ** 907 319 1,226
------ ------- ------
$9,523 $(2,779) $6,744
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DUE (TO)
FROM
MARCH 31, 1996 INTEREST INVESTMENT INVESTEES TOTAL
-------------- -------- ---------- --------- ------
Koll Telecommunication Services,
L.L.C. ............................... 30% $1,298 $ 2 $1,300
Insignia CCP III Acquisition, L.L.C. .. 40% 608 -- 608
Insignia CCP IV Acquisition, L.L.C. ... 40% 1,642 -- 1,642
K/B Opportunity Fund III, L.P. ....... * 500 (500) --
K/B Fund II............................ * 1,600 (1,100) 500
K/B Fund III........................... * 1,500 (1,000) 500
Other.................................. ** 86 360 446
------ ------- ------
$7,234 $(2,238) $4,996
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* Interests of 1% or less
** Various interests ranging up to 50%
Amounts due from investees are non-interest bearing and are due on demand.
The Company contributed subscription notes payable to certain investee
partnerships. The aggregate notes contributed to the investee partnerships
totaled $5,430,000 and $3,600,000 as of December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996,
respectively, of which $3,100,000 and $2,600,000 as of December 31, 1996 and
March 31, 1996, respectively, consist of nonrecourse notes (including
$1,000,000 and $500,000, respectively, due on demand) that are netted with the
investment balances. The remaining notes, totaling $2,330,000 and $1,000,000
at December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996, respectively, are recourse and are
included in other long-term obligations. The notes accrue interest at the
long-term applicable federal rate circulated by the Internal Revenue Service
(6.77% at December 31, 1996). The notes (including demand notes) mature upon
the earlier of dates ranging from December 2005 to December 2006, or the
termination of the respective investee partnerships. Principal and interest
payments are to be made as distributions are received from the investee
partnerships.
As of December 31, 1996, certain subsidiaries are obligated to contribute
additional nonrecourse capital notes to the investee partnerships in an
aggregate amount of approximately $500,000.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
During the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the Company sold its
interests in Insignia CCP III Acquisition L.L.C. and Insignia CCP IV
Acquisition L.L.C. and realized a gain of $1,537,000.
As a general partner, the Company and its subsidiaries may be liable for the
obligations of such partnerships, including any environmental liabilities that
may arise. All of the general partnership interests are held by subsidiaries
of KMS, and management believes that the Company's exposure to liabilities is
limited to the total invested capital in and advances to the subsidiaries
holding the general partnership interests. Management does not believe that
any significant contingent liabilities exist with respect to its general
partnership interests.
Combined condensed financial information for the entities accounted for
using the equity method, excluding those entities whose business is to invest
in real estate, is as follows (in thousands):
Condensed Statement of Operations Information:
YEAR ENDED
NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
DECEMBER 31, -------------
1996 1996 1995
----------------- ------ ------
Net revenue.................................. $17,567 $9,469 $3,038
Income from operations....................... 730 1,671 23
Net income................................... 570 1,616 23
Condensed Balance Sheet Information:
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1996 1996
------------ ---------
Current assets........................................ $8,066 $5,551
Noncurrent assets..................................... 383 132
Current liabilities................................... 3,731 3,818
Noncurrent liabilities................................ 31 31
Combined condensed financial information for the entities accounted for
using the equity method with investments in real estate is as follows (in
thousands):
Condensed Statement of Operations Information:
YEAR ENDED
NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31
SEPTEMBER 30, ----------------
1996 1995 1994
----------------- ------- -------
Net revenue.............................. $35,753 $59,534 $30,323
Income (loss) from operations............ 14,136 (498) 463
Net income (loss)........................ 14,136 (498) 463
Condensed Balance Sheet Information:
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1995
------------- ------------
Current assets.................................... $ 15,607 $ 23,519
Noncurrent assets................................. 180,743 237,301
Current liabilities............................... 8,302 16,930
Noncurrent liabilities............................ 205,720 303,029
At December 31, 1996, consolidated retained earnings includes $521,000 in
undistributed earnings from investees that are accounted for using the equity
method.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
5. NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS
As of December 31, 1996, the Company had a $63,675,000 line of credit
($48,675,000 at March 31, 1996) for acquisition ($35,675,000) and working
capital ($28,000,000) purposes which was due to expire on December 31, 1999.
At December 31, 1996, borrowings under the line of credit are secured by the
common stock of KMS and its subsidiaries, and the maintenance of certain
financial ratios is required. A commitment fee ranging from .25% to .50% per
annum of the line amount and a letter of credit fee, ranging from 0.625% to
2.25% per annum of the letter of credit amount, depending upon KMS' leverage
ratio, is required. Borrowings bear interest at either (i) prime plus a
margin, ranging from 0% to 1.25% or (ii) adjusted Eurodollar rate plus a
margin, ranging from 0.625% to 2.25%. The margins adjust depending upon KMS'
leverage ratio, as specified in the credit agreement. At December 31, 1996,
the interest rates ranged from 7.9375% to 9.5% and $46,887,500 was outstanding
under the credit line, consisting of $22,963,814 on the acquisition line and
$23,923,686 on the working capital revolver. At March 31, 1996, $42,025,000
was outstanding under the line of credit. In addition, $3,562,500 has been set
aside on the acquisition line as collateral for a $3,562,500 letter of credit
related to an acquisition that closed in fiscal 1995 and will be drawn as
payments are due on the underlying note. Accordingly, at December 31, 1996,
the Company had $9,148,686 of availability under the acquisition line and
$4,076,314 of availability on the working capital revolver. The above line of
credit was replaced with an amended and restated credit agreement subsequent
to December 31, 1996 (Note 16).
Management believes the Company was in compliance with all covenants under
the credit agreement. The covenants restrict KMS from distributing funds to
Koll, except to enable Koll to pay certain administrative expenses and to
repurchase, pursuant to the terms of certain subscription agreements, Company
common stock from management (Note 7). At December 31, 1996, retained earnings
subject to these restrictions totaled $2,024,000.
Koll-Dove has a revolving line of credit that is secured by Koll-Dove's
proceeds on auctions and bears interest at prime plus 2% (10.25% at December
31, 1996). All outstanding principal plus accrued and unpaid interest were due
on demand or, if no demand is made, on April 15, 1997. The Company is in the
process of negotiating an extension of the credit lines. At December 31, 1996
and March 31, 1996, Koll-Dove had $350,000 and $314,000, respectively,
outstanding under the line of credit. At December 31, 1996, Koll-Dove had
$150,000 available to draw on the credit line and has a $1,000,000 letter of
credit facility available through April 15, 1997.
Koll-Dove also has a short-term loan agreement with a bank for $4,000,000,
secured by a $4,000,000 certificate of deposit and all of Koll-Dove's accounts
receivable. The loan bears interest at prime plus 2% (10.25% at December 31,
1996). All outstanding principal plus accrued and unpaid interest are due on
demand or, if no demand is made, on January 7, 1997. The note was paid in full
in January 1997.
Future maturities of notes payable to banks at December 31, 1996 were as
follows (in thousands):
1997............................................................... $20,974
1998............................................................... 8,064
1999............................................................... 22,200
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Total............................................................ $51,238
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
6. ACQUISITION OBLIGATIONS
Acquisition obligations consist of the following (in thousands):
RANGE OF
INTEREST RATES BALANCE BALANCE
DECEMBER 31, MATURITY DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1996 DATES 1996 1996
-------------- --------- ------------ ---------
Obligations assumed.......... 8.0% to 8.25% 1997-1998 $ 384 $ 453
Notes payable to sellers..... 9% 1997-2000 5,189 4,750
Other amounts due sellers.... -- 1997 548 525
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6,121 5,728
Less current portion......... (2,597) (2,154)
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$ 3,524 $ 3,574
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Future maturities of acquisition obligations at December 31, 1996 are as
follows (in thousands):
1997................................................................ $2,597
1998................................................................ 2,218
1999................................................................ 1,306
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Total............................................................. $6,121
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7. STOCK SUBSCRIPTION NOTES
Stock subscription notes represent notes receivable from certain members of
the Company's management for their purchases of the Company's stock. Koll had
$1,037,000 in subscription notes receivable from such members of management at
December 31, 1996 related to 247,000 shares of common stock. These notes bear
interest, which is payable quarterly, at the prime rate of interest (8.25% at
December 31, 1996). These notes are secured by the purchased shares and are
due four to five years from date of issue. The Company has the right to
repurchase from any member of management, upon termination of employment with
the Company, all of such management member's shares.
8. OPERATING LEASES
The Company has commitments under month-to-month and noncancelable operating
leases for office facilities and office equipment. Total rent expense under
office and equipment leases was $4,865,000 for the nine months ended December
31, 1996, $6,004,000 for the year ended March 31, 1996, $1,745,000 for the
four months ended March 31, 1995 and $3,319,000 for the eight months ended
November 30, 1994.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
Minimum future rentals under noncancelable operating lease commitments in
effect at December 31, 1996 are as follows (in thousands):
NON-
AFFILIATE AFFILIATE TOTAL
--------- --------- -------
1997............................................. $1,590 $2,423 $ 4,013
1998............................................. 915 1,860 2,775
1999............................................. 926 1,177 2,103
2000............................................. 685 853 1,538
2001............................................. 349 532 881
Thereafter....................................... 58 1,910 1,968
------ ------ -------
Total.......................................... $4,523 $8,755 $13,278
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9. INCOME TAXES
Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows (in
thousands):
KOLL
MANAGEMENT
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES SERVICES, INC.
----------------------------------- --------------
NINE MONTHS FOUR MONTHS EIGHT MONTHS
ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, MARCH 31, NOVEMBER 30,
1996 1996 1995 1994
------------ ---------- ----------- --------------
Current:
Federal................. $ 2,097 $2,410 $483 $333
State................... 653 671 162 111
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2,750 3,081 645 444
Deferred:
Federal................. (815) (114) (41) (29)
State................... (330) (12) (19) (12)
------- ------ ---- ----
(1,145) (126) (60) (41)
------- ------ ---- ----
$ 1,605 $2,955 $585 $403
======= ====== ==== ====
The differences between federal income taxes computed at the statutory rate
and the total provision for income taxes are as follows (in thousands):
KOLL
MANAGEMENT
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES SERVICES, INC.
----------------------------------- --------------
NINE MONTHS FOUR MONTHS EIGHT MONTHS
ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, MARCH 31, NOVEMBER 30,
1996 1996 1995 1994
------------ ---------- ----------- --------------
Federal income taxes at
statutory rate.......... $ 443 $1,751 $341 $229
State income taxes, net
of federal tax benefit.. 211 428 93 64
Non-deductible amortiza-
tion of goodwill........ 541 475 71 --
Valuation allowance for
foreign losses.......... 261 105 -- --
Permanent differences.... 149 196 80 110
------ ------ ---- ----
$1,605 $2,955 $585 $403
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences
between the value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes
and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the
Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1996 1996
------------ ---------
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued vacation................................... $ 535 $ 762
Merger costs....................................... 338 338
Insurance liability accrual........................ 607 645
Reserves........................................... 642 359
Other accruals..................................... 541 544
Capital loss carryforwards......................... 13 60
Foreign loss carryforward.......................... 366 105
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets........ (366) (105)
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Total deferred tax assets........................ 2,676 2,708
Deferred tax liabilities:
Investments in partnerships and subsidiaries....... 420 1,302
Management contracts basis......................... 1,345 1,559
Other.............................................. 197 387
------ ------
Total deferred tax liabilities................... 1,962 3,248
------ ------
Net deferred tax asset (liability)................... $ 714 $ (540)
====== ======
Income before income taxes from domestic and foreign operations is as
follows (in thousands):
KOLL
MANAGEMENT
SERVICES,
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC.
----------------------------------- ------------
NINE MONTHS FOUR MONTHS EIGHT MONTHS
ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, MARCH 31, NOVEMBER 30,
1996 1996 1995 1994
------------ ---------- ----------- ------------
United States............... $ 2,735 $ 6,349 $1,002 $628
Foreign..................... (1,468) (1,347) (29) 25
------- ------- ------ ----
$ 1,267 $ 5,002 $ 973 $653
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10. COMMON STOCK AND STOCK AWARD PLANS
During the four months ended March 31, 1995, the Company adopted the Koll
Real Estate Services 1994 Nonqualified Performance Stock Option Plan, as
amended (the "Performance Option Plan"), under which officers, certain
directors, key employees and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries
are eligible to be granted options to purchase common stock of the Company.
Through March 31, 1996 the Company's Board of Directors had set aside 515,000
shares of common stock to be issued pursuant to the Performance Option Plan,
which is being administered by a committee established by the Company's Board
of Directors. The vesting of options under the plan may be based on the
Company's attainment of performance criteria specified at the time options are
granted and may also be based on the passage of time. The percentage of the
options granted through March 31, 1996 that would vest, if any, was to be
determined based on adjusted cumulative earnings, as defined, during the five
fiscal years ended March 31, 1999. At March 31, 1996, no compensation expense
was accrued
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
related to outstanding options under the Performance Option Plan since
achievement of the minimum specified performance criteria was not yet deemed
probable.
On April 1, 1996, the Company's Board of Directors increased the number of
shares set aside under the Performance Option Plan to 590,000 shares of common
stock and granted an option to a director to purchase 75,000 shares of common
stock at $14 per share. In addition, effective April 1, 1996, the Company
modified the option agreements for all outstanding options to include a five-
year fixed vesting period commencing April 1, 1996, with accelerated vesting
based on the achievement of earnings goals for the three years ending
March 31, 1999. This modification resulted in a new measurement date under
generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, non-cash compensation
expense of $1,824,000 is being recognized over the vesting period, including
$329,000 which was recognized during the nine months ended December 31, 1996.
The following table summarizes activity under the Performance Option Plan
through December 31, 1996:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
OPTION PRICE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FOR
PER SHARE OPTIONS FUTURE GRANT
---------------- --------- -------------
Outstanding at December 1, 1994..... -- -- --
Granted............................. $10.00 390,000 125,000
Exercised........................... -- -- --
Canceled............................ -- -- --
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Outstanding at March 31, 1995....... $10.00 390,000 125,000
Granted............................. $10.66 91,000 (91,000)
Exercised........................... -- -- --
Canceled............................ $10.00 (7,500) 7,500
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Outstanding at March 31, 1996....... $10.15 473,500 41,500
Granted............................. $14.00 97,000 (22,000)
Exercised........................... -- -- --
Canceled............................ $10.00 (18,000) 18,000
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Outstanding at December 31, 1996.... $10.83 552,500 37,500
======= =======
The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of FASB 123.
Accordingly, compensation expense has not been recognized for the stock option
plan based on the fair value at the grant date for awards in 1996 and 1995.
The pro forma effects of using the fair value method to recognize compensation
expense are not material to the Company's financial statements.
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using
the minimum value option-pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions used for grants in the nine months ended December 31, 1996 and the
year ended March 31, 1996, respectively: a risk-free interest rate of 6.6% and
6.1%, respectively; no dividend yield; and an expected life of 7.5 years. The
weighted-average remaining contractual life of options at December 31, 1996 is
approximately 8 years. The weighted-average fair value as of the grant date
for options granted in the nine months ended December 31, 1996 and the year
ended March 31, 1996 was $5.53 and $3.92, respectively. The exercise prices of
options outstanding at December 31, 1996 ranged from $10.00 to $14.00.
In May 1991, the Predecessor Company's Board of Directors adopted the Koll
Management Services, Inc. 1991 Stock Award Plan (the "Stock Award Plan"). The
Predecessor Company set aside 330,000 shares of its common stock to be issued
pursuant to the Stock Award Plan. The Stock Award Plan was administered by the
Compensation Committee appointed by the Predecessor Company's Board of
Directors and provided for the
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
grant of nonqualified and incentive stock options, restricted stock awards and
stock appreciation rights. The grant prices and exercise period of options
were determined by the Compensation Committee. Options typically expired after
10 years.
The following table summarizes activity under the Predecessor Company's
Stock Award Plan:
OPTION PRICE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FOR
PER SHARE OPTIONS FUTURE GRANT
------------- --------- -------------
Outstanding at March 31, 1994.......... $10.00-$13.25 252,370 77,630
Granted................................ -- -- --
Exercised.............................. $12.50 (2,940) (2,940)
Canceled............................... $10.00-$11.50 (9,610) 9,610
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Outstanding at November 30, 1994....... $10.00-$13.25 239,820 84,300
======= ======
In connection with the Merger, the Predecessor Company paid $1,208,000,
which was charged to expense in the eight-month period ended November 30,
1994, to cancel all vested stock options.
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company and KMS have provided services to affiliates of the Company.
Such services include property and asset management, information, personnel,
human resource and various other services. Total revenue earned for providing
such services to affiliates was $13,666,000, $15,238,000, $4,029,000 and
$5,971,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the year ended March
31, 1996, the four months ended March 31, 1995, and the eight months ended
November 30, 1994, respectively.
Under a management agreement with TKC, the Company and KMS were provided
executive management services by certain key personnel primarily employed by
TKC. KMS compensated TKC for those services based on an annual estimate of the
time spent by such personnel on business of the Company and its subsidiaries.
During the year ended March 31, 1996, the four months ended March 31, 1995,
and the eight months ended November 30, 1994, TKC billed $281,000, $87,000 and
$189,000, respectively, for such executive management services. On April 1,
1996, this agreement was terminated and certain TKC executives became
employees of KMS.
The Company and KMS also pay costs of the health insurance benefits for TKC
and its affiliates and bills TKC and each affiliate monthly in amounts
approximating their pro-rata portion (based on employee head count) of the
premium obligations. The total billings for such health insurance benefits for
the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the year ended March 31, 1996, the
four months ended March 31, 1995, and the eight months ended November 30, 1994
were $1,545,000, $1,721,000, $426,000 and $736,000, respectively. These
billings are netted in cost of fee based services and administrative expenses
in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
The Company and KMS paid consulting fees totaling $263,000, $350,000,
$117,000 and $233,000 during the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the year
ended March 31, 1996, the four months ended March 31, 1995, and the eight
months ended November 30, 1994, respectively, to an investment advisor who was
a director of KMS and is an officer of one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
This individual is also a partner in a number of the Company's consolidated
investee partnerships and received distributions from such partnerships
totaling $1,824,000, $900,000, $235,000 and $65,000, respectively, for the
nine months ended December 31, 1996, the year ended March 31, 1996, the four
months ended March 31, 1995, and the eight months ended November 30, 1994.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
As of December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996, KMS had loaned an aggregate of
approximately $710,000 and $640,000, respectively, to a customer partnership
which includes as partners TKC and certain current and former officers and
employees of either TKC or KMS.
Three officers of KMS participate in the earnings of K/B Investors I and K/B
Opportunity Investors, both of which are 50.1% owned and consolidated
partnerships. The officers' aggregate participation interests are 12.4% and
13%, respectively. The amounts accrued for such payments at December 31, 1996
and March 31, 1996 were $5,000 and $98,000, respectively. The aggregate
amounts paid under the participation agreement were $485,000, $592,000 and
$62,000, respectively, during the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the
year ended March 31, 1996 and the eight months ended November 30, 1994. No
amounts were paid during the four months ended March 31, 1995.
Payments by KMS to TKC for state income taxes totaled $220,000 during the
eight months ended November 30, 1994. No payments were made to TKC for income
taxes for the nine months ended December 31, 1996, the year ended March 31,
1996 or the four months ended March 31, 1995.
12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company's employees may participate, subject to eligibility, in TKC's
401(k) Plus Employee Savings Plan (the "401(k) Plan"). Employees are eligible
to participate in the 401(k) Plan after 60 days of service and, at the
Company's discretion, a portion of employee contributions may be matched by
the Company at a rate up to 50%. No matching contributions were made by the
Company or KMS during any of the periods presented.
13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is the guarantor of TKC's obligations under an operating lease
for the Company's headquarters that requires minimum monthly payments of
approximately $111,000 through August 31, 2007. The Company, as the primary
occupant of the building, currently pays monthly rent to TKC of approximately
$75,000.
The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and, based upon the advice of
legal counsel, management believes that the outcome of such actions will not
have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position,
results of operations or liquidity.
14. INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
The Company operates primarily in two business segments: (1) Property and
Corporate Services, and (2) Investment Management. The Property and Corporate
Services segment provides services including property management, leasing and
marketing, general contracting and construction management, capital asset
disposition and acquisition and other real estate management services. The
Investment Management segment provides investment management services,
including property acquisition, disposition, financing and valuation
consulting and general partner management services for real estate limited
partnerships throughout the United States.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes selected financial data by business segment
for the periods indicated (in thousands):
KOLL
MANAGEMENT
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES SERVICES, INC.
----------------------------------- --------------
NINE MONTHS FOUR MONTHS EIGHT MONTHS
ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, MARCH 31, NOVEMBER 30,
1996 1996 1995 1994
------------ ---------- ----------- --------------
Identifiable assets, end of
period
Property and corporate
services................. $ 78,403 $ 69,750 $48,753 $33,213
Investment management..... 20,533 23,167 16,109 11,071
Investments and advances.. 6,744 4,996 3,039 648
Corporate................. 30,704 28,294 28,795 15,559
-------- -------- ------- -------
$136,384 $126,207 $96,696 $60,491
======== ======== ======= =======
Revenue
Property and corporate
services--Nonaffiliates.. $ 70,718 $ 89,940 $23,238 $38,857
--Affiliates.............. 7,706 5,685 1,585 1,550
Investment management--
Nonaffiliates............ 10,122 11,925 4,782 6,131
--Affiliates.............. 5,375 8,760 1,890 3,725
Corporate --Nonaffiliates. 4,730 2,597 441 607
--Affiliates.............. 585 793 554 696
-------- -------- ------- -------
$ 99,236 $119,700 $32,490 $51,566
======== ======== ======= =======
Operating profit
Property and corporate
services................. $ 6,356 $ 7,499 $ 364 $ 3,438
Investment management..... 2,464 6,672 3,085 2,359
-------- -------- ------- -------
8,820 14,171 3,449 5,797
Minority interest in
(income) loss of
consolidated entities...... 26 (679) (447) (647)
Equity in income (loss) of
unconsolidated entities.... 1,153 912 (111) (45)
Corporate expenses.......... (5,273) (5,511) (1,326) (4,100)
Interest expense............ (3,459) (3,891) (592) (352)
-------- -------- ------- -------
Income before income taxes.. $ 1,267 $ 5,002 $ 973 $ 653
======== ======== ======= =======
Depreciation and
amortization
Property and corporate
services................. $ 3,015 $ 3,489 $ 472 $ 868
Investment management..... 2,284 2,161 463 571
Corporate................. 2,400 3,170 940 788
-------- -------- ------- -------
$ 7,699 $ 8,820 $ 1,875 $ 2,227
======== ======== ======= =======
Capital expenditures
Property and corporate
services................. $ 784 $ 859 $ 550 $ 548
Investment management..... 235 209 141 141
Corporate................. 1,157 1,122 718 719
-------- -------- ------- -------
$ 2,176 $ 2,190 $ 1,409 $ 1,408
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
Identifiable assets by industry segment are those assets used in the Company
and subsidiaries' operations in each industry segment. Identifiable assets and
revenues of foreign operations are not material to the consolidated financial
statements. Corporate assets are principally made up of deferred taxes,
general prepaids, capitalized acquisition costs and deferred financing costs.
The Company has a 30% interest in Koll Telecommunication Services, L.L.C.
("KTS"), whose operations are in the United States and Canada and are
vertically integrated with the Company's Property and Corporate Services
segment. The Company's equity in KTS' net income (loss) totaled $843,000,
$643,000, ($140,000) and ($48,000) during the nine months ended December 31,
1996, the year ended March 31, 1996, the four months ended March 31, 1995 and
the eight months ended November 30, 1994. The Company's investment in KTS' net
assets totaled $3,186,000, $1,298,000, $112,000 and $102,000 as of December
31, 1996, March 31, 1996 and 1995 and November 30, 1994, respectively.
The Company had 40% interests in Insignia CCP III Acquisition, L.L.C. and
Insignia CCP IV Acquisition L.L.C. Each of these L.L.C.s hold limited
partnership interests in limited partnerships that own real estate throughout
the United States. These operations are not vertically integrated into any of
the Company's reported segments. The Company sold its interests in these
entities during the nine months ended December 31, 1996 (Note 4).
The Company and KMS have provided services to customers in diversified
industries, and no single customer represented more than 10% of total revenue
in any period presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The percentage of the Company and its subsidiaries' total revenue to customers
in the insurance industry was approximately 15% during the nine months ended
December 31, 1996 and 22% during the year ended March 31, 1996.
The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers' financial
condition and generally does not require collateral. Credit losses have been
within management's expectations and within amounts provided through the
allowance for doubtful accounts. At December 31, 1996, accounts receivable
from customers in the insurance industry were $3,370,000.
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KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND KOLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (PREDECESSOR)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
15. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations
(unaudited) for the nine months ended December 31, 1996 and the year ended
March 31, 1996 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
THREE MONTHS ENDED
-----------------------------------
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, JUNE 30,
1996 1996 1996
------------ ------------- --------
DECEMBER 31, 1996
Revenue................................. $36,118 $33,488 $29,630
Net income (loss)....................... 504 (504) (338)
Net income (loss) per common and common
equivalent share....................... .09 (.10) (.06)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
--------------------------------------------
JUNE
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, 30,
1996 1995 1995 1995
--------- ------------ ------------- -------
MARCH 31, 1996
Revenue........................ $29,824 $31,426 $30,885 $27,566
Net income..................... 584 564 794 104
Net income per common and com-
mon equivalent share.......... .11 .10 .15 .02
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 9, 1997, the Company received a $25,000,000 equity infusion from
certain existing shareholders and entered into an amended and restated credit
agreement. The amended credit agreement increased the total borrowing
availability and revised the components to consist of a $25,000,000 term loan
and a $70,000,000 revolving facility ($45,000,000 for acquisitions and
$25,000,000 for working capital). Unamortized deferred loan fees aggregating
$1.2 million related to the pre-amendment credit facility were charged to
expense in the quarter ended March 31, 1997. The new credit agreement matures
on September 30, 2001 and periodic principal reductions are required beginning
March 31, 1998. The fees and interest rate margins, which are more fully
discussed in Note 5, were adjusted to the following ranges:
Commitment Fee.............................................. .25% to .375%
Letter of Credit Fee........................................ .625% to 1.75%
Margin Over Prime........................................... 0% to .75%
Margin Over Eurodollar...................................... .625% to 1.75%
On March 18, 1997, shareholders representing a majority of the Company's
outstanding shares entered into a letter of intent agreement whereby the
Company would be merged with and into a subsidiary of CB Commercial Real
Estate Services Group, Inc.
Subsequent to December 31, 1996, the Company began the process of
negotiating the buyout of a minority interest in one of its consolidated
subsidiaries for a purchase price of approximately $5,250,000.
F-25
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Board of Directors
Koll Real Estate Services
We have audited the combined statement of operations of the Business
Acquired from The Shelard Group, Inc. and Affiliate (the "Acquired Shelard
Business") for the year ended December 31, 1994. This financial statement is
the responsibility of Acquired Shelard Business' management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on this financial statement based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statement is free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statement. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statement referred to above presents fairly,
in all material respects, the results of operations of the Acquired Shelard
Business for the year ended December 31, 1994 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Newport Beach, California
August 5, 1996
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BUSINESS ACQUIRED FROM
THE SHELARD GROUP, INC. AND AFFILIATE
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
(IN THOUSANDS)
REVENUE
Fee-based services.................................................... $8,147
Other revenue......................................................... 119
------
8,266
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of fee-based services............................................ 5,198
General and administrative............................................ 1,431
Depreciation and amortization......................................... 125
Interest.............................................................. 36
------
6,790
------
Net income.............................................................. $1,476
======
See accompanying notes.
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BUSINESS ACQUIRED FROM
THE SHELARD GROUP, INC. AND AFFILIATE
NOTES TO COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Shelard Group, Inc. and affiliate (collectively "Shelard") includes the
accounts of The Shelard Group, Inc. and one of its affiliates, SCI Services,
Inc. Shelard provided property management, commercial brokerage and
construction management services in Minnesota. The accompanying financial
statement includes only the revenue and expenses arising from the operations
of Shelard related to the management, commercial brokerage and construction
management business that was acquired by Koll Management Services, Inc. in
July 1995 (the "Acquired Shelard Business"). This statement is not intended to
and does not reflect the results of operations of Shelard for the period
presented. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in
combination.
The financial information included herein may not necessarily reflect the
results of the operations of the Acquired Shelard Business in the future or
what the results of operations of the Acquired Shelard Business would have
been had it been a separate, stand-alone company.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the
period presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
REVENUE
Revenue consists primarily of property and construction management fees and
leasing and brokerage commissions. Management and construction fees are
generally recognized as the services are rendered. Leasing and brokerage
commissions are recognized when earned, generally upon the closing of the
related transaction.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation of property and equipment was computed principally using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Amortization of leasehold improvements is completed using the straight-line
method over the lease term or estimated useful lives of the improvements,
whichever is shorter.
INCOME TAXES
For federal and state purposes, Shelard has elected under the Internal
Revenue Code to be taxed as an S corporation. In lieu of corporate income
taxes, the shareholders of an S corporation are taxed on their proportionate
share of the company's taxable income. Therefore, no provision or liability
for federal income taxes has been included in the financial statement.
3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Included in fee-based services revenue is revenue from affiliates totaling
$709,000.
4. OPERATING LEASES
Shelard occupies office space under two operating leases with a related
party. One lease, commencing on July 15, 1994, provides for payments ranging
from $78,000 to $87,000 annually and expires on June 30, 1997;
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BUSINESS ACQUIRED FROM
THE SHELARD GROUP, INC. AND AFFILIATE
NOTES TO COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS--(CONTINUED)
the other lease provides for payments ranging from $156,000 to $178,000
annually and expires December 31, 2000. Prior to the July 1994 lease, Shelard
occupied office space under an operating lease which expired in June 1994.
Future commitments under these operating leases at December 31, 1994 were as
follows:
1995............................................................ $ 324,000
1996............................................................ 382,000
1997............................................................ 343,000
1998............................................................ 310,000
1999............................................................ 311,000
Thereafter...................................................... 311,000
----------
$1,981,000
==========
Rental expense was $253,000 for the year ended December 31, 1994.
5. SALARY SAVINGS AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN
Shelard established a Salary Savings and Profit Sharing Plan in 1989 under
Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code in which both the Company and
eligible employees contribute. Shelard's contribution is 50% of employee
contributions based on the first 4% of employee salary deferral. Profit
sharing expense for the year ended December 31, 1994 was $57,000.
F-29
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To Ross-Dove Company, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying combined statement of assets and
liabilities of Ross-Dove Company, Inc., Dovetech, Inc., Dovemedia, Ltd. and
Dove Capital, Inc. (all California corporations, collectively the "Company", a
majority of the previously combined operations) as of December 31, 1994, and
the related combined statements of revenues and expenses, shareholders' equity
(deficit) and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1994. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the combined financial position of Ross-Dove
Company, Inc., Dovetech, Inc., Dovemedia, Ltd. and Dove Capital, Inc. as of
December 31, 1994, and the results of their operations and their cash flows
for the year ended December 31, 1994 in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Arthur Andersen LLP
San Jose, California
July 19, 1996
F-30
ROSS-DOVE COMPANY, INC., DOVETECH, INC.,
DOVEMEDIA, LTD. AND DOVE CAPITAL, INC.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
DECEMBER 31, 1994
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
1994
-------
ASSETS
------
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash................................................................. $ 51
Cash in trust........................................................ 790
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $35........................... 1,366
Prepaid expenses and other current assets............................ 229
-------
Total current assets............................................... 2,436
OTHER ASSETS........................................................... 49
-------
Total assets....................................................... $ 2,485
=======
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
----------------------------------------------
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Bank overdraft....................................................... $ 141
Notes payable and lines of credit.................................... 2,978
Current portion of long-term debt.................................... 266
Accounts payable..................................................... 2,534
Accrued liabilities.................................................. 835
Trust account liability.............................................. 654
-------
Total current liabilities.......................................... 7,408
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion................................. 72
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 5)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)....................................... (4,995)
-------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity (deficit)............... $ 2,485
=======
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
statements.
F-31
ROSS-DOVE COMPANY, INC., DOVETECH, INC.,
DOVEMEDIA, LTD. AND DOVE CAPITAL, INC.
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
1994
--------
GROSS PROCEEDS FROM AUCTIONS:
High-tech.......................................................... $ 56,866
Loans and real estate.............................................. 498,152
--------
$555,018
========
REVENUES (Note 2):
Auctions or consigned merchandise.................................. $ 14,849
Auctions of purchased merchandise.................................. 1,359
Appraisal and other services....................................... 786
--------
Total revenues................................................. 16,994
========
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Auction costs:
Consigned merchandise-related.................................... 7,586
Purchased merchandise-related.................................... 1,263
Loss on IBM product auction...................................... 1,240
Shareholders' compensation......................................... 664
General and administrative expenses................................ 10,096
--------
Total operating expenses....................................... 20,849
========
Income (loss) from operations.................................. (3,855)
========
OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense, net.............................................. 23
Other (income) expense............................................. (11)
--------
Total other expenses........................................... 12
--------
Income (loss) before provision or state income taxes............... (3,867)
PROVISION FOR STATE INCOME TAXES..................................... --
--------
NET INCOME (LOSS).................................................... $ (3,867)
========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
statements.
F-32
ROSS-DOVE COMPANY, INC., DOVETECH, INC.,
DOVEMEDIA, LTD. AND DOVE CAPITAL, INC.
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
COMMON STOCK
---------------
COMBINED DOVE
ENTITIES RETAINED
--------------- EARNINGS
SHARES AMOUNT (DEFICIT) OTHER TOTAL
------- ------ --------- ------- -------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1993......... 145,300 $140 $ 1,905 $ -- $ 2,045
Issuance of common stock at $.10
per share....................... 50,000 5 -- -- 5
Repurchase of common stock....... (9,262) (6) (427) -- (433)
Distribution of net assets not
contributed..................... -- -- -- (2,745) (2,745)
Loss for the year................ -- -- (3,867) -- (3,867)
------- ---- ------- ------- -------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1994......... 186,038 $139 $(2,389) $(2,745) $(4,995)
======= ==== ======= ======= =======
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
statements.
F-33
ROSS-DOVE COMPANY, INC., DOVETECH, INC.,
DOVEMEDIA, LTD. AND DOVE CAPITAL, INC.
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
1994
-------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)..................................................... $(3,867)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used
for) operating activities:
Depreciation expense.............................................. 336
Gain on exchange of property, plant and equipment................. (12)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in cash in trust............................ 4,519
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable...................... (390)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current
assets......................................................... 100
Increase (decrease) in trust account liability.................. (2,921)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable......................... 640
Increase in accrued liability................................... 237
Decrease in income taxes payable................................ (27)
Decrease in deferred interest................................... (7)
Other........................................................... (225)
-------
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities........... (1,617)
=======
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment................................. (3,599)
-------
Net cash used for investing activities......................... (3,599)
-------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash repaid under lines of credit............................... (500)
Repayments of notes payable and long-term debt...................... (6,732)
Proceeds from borrowings of notes and long-term debt................ 12,414
Loans to shareholders, net of repayments............................ (89)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock.............................. 5
-------
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities........... 5,098
=======
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH....................................... (118)
CASH, beginning of year............................................... 169
-------
CASH, end of year..................................................... $ 51
=======
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Fair value of equipment exchange.................................... $ 20
Offset of shareholder loan on stock repurchase...................... 107
Note issued for stock purchase...................................... 326
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest.............................................. $ 414
Cash paid for income taxes.......................................... 2
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
statements.
F-34
ROSS-DOVE COMPANY, INC., DOVETECH, INC.,
DOVEMEDIA, LTD. AND DOVE CAPITAL, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1994
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION, ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS:
BACKGROUND
The accompanying financial statements combine the accounts of Ross-Dove
Company, Inc. (Ross-Dove), Dovetech, Inc. ("Dovetech"), Dovemedia, Ltd.
("Dovemedia") and Dove Capital, Inc. ("Dovecapital") (collectively the
"Company") for all periods presented. All significant intercompany
transactions between Ross-Dove, Dovetech, Dovemedia and Dovecapital have been
eliminated.
Ross-Dove was incorporated on January 25, 1985. Its principal line of
business is conducting auctions. Subsequent to March 13, 1995, Ross-Dove
changed its name to The Dove Holdings Corporation (Dove Holdings).
Dovetech was incorporated on February 6, 1992. On November 24, 1992, all of
the assets, liabilities and obligations of the appraisal business of Ross-Dove
totaling net assets of $30,000 were transferred to Dovetech in exchange for
the issuance of 300 shares of common stock. On November 25, 1992, Dove
Holdings distributed as a dividend all of these shares of Dovetech common
stock on a pro rata basis to the shareholders of Ross-Dove common stock. Its
principal line of business is the provision of asset appraisal services.
Dovemedia was also incorporated on February 6, 1992 and is owned by the same
shareholders as the entities referred to above. Its principal line of business
is providing advertising services to Ross-Dove, the revenue from which
totalled $350,000 in 1995, $3,847,000 in 1994 and $2,665,000 in 1993 and is
eliminated in combination.
Dovecapital was incorporated on April 15, 1994 and is owned by the same
shareholders as Ross-Dove. Dovecapital specializes in asset pricing and
disposition strategies.
On November 23, 1995, Dovemedia and Dovecapital were merged into Dove
Holdings.
FORMATION OF KOLL-DOVE GLOBAL DISPOSITION SERVICES LLC
In March 1995, the Company entered into a series of agreements with Koll
Management Services, Inc. (Koll), a real estate services company headquartered
in Newport Beach, California, including:
(1) the formation of a limited liability company, Koll-Dove Global
Disposition Services LLC (Koll-Dove), to which substantially all of the
Company's non-real estate assets and related liabilities, excluding the
receivables from shareholders, were contributed,
(2) the contribution by Koll of $5 million to Koll-Dove in exchange for a
50 percent ownership interest (subsequently increased to 50.1 percent);
Koll made a $2 million payment to the Company in March, 1995 which was
subsequently remitted to Koll-Dove and an additional $3 million payment was
made to Koll Dove during 1995,
(3) the execution of employment agreements and buy/sell agreements by the
Company's shareholders.
The accompanying financial statements exclude the activities not
subsequently included in Koll-Dove and accordingly represent only the business
acquired by Koll. The net assets not acquired by Koll have been reflected as a
reduction in the combined statements of shareholders' equity (deficit).
F-35
ROSS-DOVE COMPANY, INC., DOVETECH, INC.,
DOVEMEDIA, LTD. AND DOVE CAPITAL, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company's commission income from auctions is recognized upon completion
of the related auction and when there are no significant uncertainties as to
ultimate collection of auction proceeds. Revenues from appraisal and
advertising services are recognized when the services are performed. Costs
related to appraisal services are included within general and administrative
expenses in the accompanying combined statements of operations. Reimbursements
of expenses incurred by the Company in connection with auctions represented
approximately $324,000, $3.9 and $5.5 million of total revenues during the
period ended March 13, 1995 and the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993,
respectively.
Revenues from significant customers were as follows:
1994
----
Customer A........................................................... --
Customer B........................................................... 1%
Customer C........................................................... 4%
Customer D........................................................... 16%
Customer A is a government agency.
CASH IN TRUST
The Company generally collects the gross proceeds of an auction on behalf of
the selling parties and holds such proceeds in a trust account until the final
settlement date of the auction. Such amounts held at year-end are shown as
cash in trust in the accompanying combined balance sheets. Cash in trust is
excluded from cash for purposes of the combined statements of cash flows.
The portion of the proceeds that must be remitted to the owner of the goods
that were sold during an auction is reflected as a trust account liability in
the accompanying combined balance sheets, net of the Company's commissions and
expense reimbursements that have not been disbursed from the trust account.
LEASES
Leases for which the Company assumes substantially all property rights and
risks of ownership are considered capital leases and are capitalized as
property and equipment. The related obligation is shown in debt as capital
lease obligations. All other leases are considered operating leases and rental
payments are charged to expense as incurred.
INCOME TAXES
As the Company's tax filing status is that of an S corporation (and,
subsequent to March 13, 1995, a limited liability company), taxable income or
loss is generally passed through to the individual shareholders of the Company
for tax reporting purposes. Through December 31, 1993, the Company was subject
to a 2 1/2% California state income tax on its taxable earnings. Effective
January 1, 1994, the rate was reduced to 1 1/2% of taxable income.
The benefit relating to the 1994 net operating losses has been fully
reserved, under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 109 "Accounting for Income Taxes."
F-36
ROSS-DOVE COMPANY, INC., DOVETECH, INC.,
DOVEMEDIA, LTD. AND DOVE CAPITAL, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
3. NOTES PAYABLE AND LINES OF CREDIT:
At December 31, 1994, the Company had a note payable to a financial
institution with an outstanding balance of $2,603,000. This note bore interest
at the prime rate (as announced by the N.Y. Clearinghouse Association) plus
1.5% and was paid during 1995. This note was secured by personal guarantees of
the shareholders.
At December 31, 1994, the Company had an installment note payable to a bank
with an outstanding balance of $318,333 and $375,000, respectively. This note
bore interest at the bank's base rate plus .5% and matured on June 30, 1995.
4. PROFIT-SHARING PLAN:
Effective June 1, 1985, the Company adopted a 401(k) profit sharing plan
(the "Plan") for the benefit of its employees. Profit sharing contributions to
the Plan are made at the discretion of the Company and members of the Plan may
make voluntary contributions. In addition, effective January 1, 1992, the
Company began matching employee contributions. The Company's contributions for
year ended December 31, 1994 was approximately $150,000 and is included in
general and administrative expenses in the accompanying combined statements of
operations.
In January 1995, the Company amended the Plan to provide for participant
directed investments and to discontinue matching of employee contributions.
Koll-Dove assumed the rights and obligations of the Plan pursuant to the
formation of Koll-Dove as discussed in Note 1.
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
The Company is involved in certain legal matters, all of which in the
opinion of management are normal business matters that will not result in a
material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of
the Company.
Effective May 31, 1996, the Company agreed to settle litigation which
alleged certain claims arising from an appraisal performed. The settlement
resolved prior litigation which initially ruled in the Company's favor but was
reversed on appeal. The $1 million settlement is due in installments
commencing June 1, 1996 to October 1, 1997.
The Company leases office space and telephone equipment under operating
leases. Rental expense under these leases was $281,000 in 1994. These
operating leases are noncancellable and have minimum lease payment
requirements of $198,000 in 1995, $133,000 in 1996, $96,000 in 1997 and $8,000
in 1998.
6. LOSS ON IBM PRODUCT AUCTION:
In July 1994, the Company recognized a loss of approximately $1.2 million on
revenues of approximately $7.3 million related to an auction of IBM products.
This auction was unusual due to the size of the auction and the infrequent
nature of purchased merchandise auctions. The Company intends to limit the
size and frequency of future purchased merchandise auctions.
F-37
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Members
Koll Telecommunication Services, L.L.C.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Koll Telecommunication
Services, L.L.C. (the "Company"), a Delaware limited liability company, as of
December 31, 1996 and the related statements of income and members' equity and
cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Koll Telecommunication
Services, L.L.C. at December 31, 1996 and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Newport Beach, California
April 24, 1997
F-38
KOLL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, L.L.C.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31
MARCH 31, ----------------------
1997 1996 1995
----------- ---------- -----------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
------
Current assets
Cash...................................... $ 408,133 $ 144,184 $ 90,198
Trade accounts receivable (including
$323,370 in 1997, $1,533,667 in 1996 and
$468,722 in 1995 unbilled)............... 3,943,632 5,686,797 1,468,203
Deferred contract costs................... 1,628,178 1,027,484 281,082
Other current assets...................... 53,809 95,279 1,441
---------- ---------- ----------
6,033,752 6,953,744 1,840,924
Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
of $67,410 in 1997, $46,090 in 1996 and
$11,964 in 1995............................ 412,999 329,473 62,236
Organization costs, net of accumulated
amortization of $12,697 in 1997, $11,384 in
1996 and $6,130 in 1995.................... 13,573 14,886 20,140
---------- ---------- ----------
$6,460,324 $7,298,103 $1,923,300
========== ========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
-------------------------------
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.. $ 147,922 $ 309,004 $ 350,975
Accounts payable to related parties....... 233,623 521,092 29,884
Line of credit payable to a bank.......... 1,000,000 1,657,412 345,000
---------- ---------- ----------
1,381,545 2,487,508 725,859
Commitments (Note 5)
Members' equity............................. 5,078,779 4,810,595 1,197,441
---------- ---------- ----------
$6,460,324 $7,298,103 $1,923,300
========== ========== ==========
See accompanying notes.
F-39
KOLL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, L.L.C.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------- ------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
REVENUE
Fee based services........... $3,329,928 $ 3,319,970 $16,829,995 $2,501,314
Expense reimbursements....... 388,660 195,663 3,043,534 170,316
Other revenues............... 20,262 -- -- 346,000
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------
3,738,850 3,515,633 19,873,529 3,017,630
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Fee based services (including
None, $34,000, $239,000 and
$236,000 to related parties
during the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and
1996, and the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively)............... 2,636,854 2,895,860 15,376,559 1,491,425
General and administrative
expenses (including $89,000,
$86,000, $402,000 and
$367,000 to related parties
during the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and
1996, and the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively)............... 771,742 381,583 2,479,362 1,393,663
Depreciation and
amortization................ 22,633 5,398 39,380 16,085
Interest expense............. 39,437 11,793 122,819 7,142
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------
3,470,660 3,294,634 18,018,120 2,908,315
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------
Net income................... 268,184 220,999 1,855,409 109,315
Members' equity--beginning of
period...................... 4,810,595 1,197,441 1,197,441 244,281
Contributions................ -- 1,922,949 4,678,436 843,845
Distributions................ -- (1,394,950) (2,920,691) --
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------
Members' equity--end of
period...................... $5,078,779 $ 1,946,439 $ 4,810,595 $1,197,441
========== =========== =========== ==========
See accompanying notes.
F-40
KOLL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, L.L.C.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------- ------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income.................. $ 268,184 $ 220,999 $ 1,855,409 $ 109,315
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided
by (used in) operating
activities
Depreciation and
amortization............. 22,633 5,398 39,380 16,085
Provision for bad debts... -- -- 300,000 --
Changes in assets and
liabilities
Trade accounts
receivable............. 1,743,165 (2,318,249) (4,518,594) (1,308,203)
Deferred contracts
costs.................. (600,694) 43,103 (746,402) (281,082)
Other assets............ 41,470 -- (93,838) --
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities.... (448,551) 1,461,585 449,237 283,832
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used
in) operating activities... 1,026,207 (587,164) (2,714,808) (1,180,053)
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures........ (104,846) (24,473) (301,363) (28,912)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from line of
credit..................... -- -- 2,567,412 345,000
Payments on line of credit.. (657,412) -- (1,255,000) --
Capital contributions....... -- 1,922,949 4,678,436 843,845
Distributions to members.... -- (1,394,950) (2,920,691) --
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used
in) financing activities... (657,412) 527,999 3,070,157 1,188,845
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in
cash....................... 263,949 (83,638) 53,986 (20,120)
Cash--beginning of period... 144,184 90,198 90,198 110,318
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Cash--end of period......... $ 408,133 $ 6,560 $ 144,184 $ 90,198
========== ========== =========== ===========
See accompanying notes.
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KOLL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, L.L.C.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996
(INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND THE THREE MONTH PERIODS
ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996 IS UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
Koll Telecommunication Services, L.L.C. (the "Company"), a Delaware limited
liability company, was formed in October 1994 between Koll Management
Services, Inc. ("KMS"), a Delaware corporation (29.997% interest), Castle Rock
Telecommunications Co., L.L.C. ("CRT"), a limited liability company organized
under the laws of the State of Delaware (36.673% interest), and LCC
International, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("LCC"--formerly LCC, L.L.C., a
limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware)
(33.33% interest). The Company provides management and advisory services to
clients in the telecommunications industry throughout the United States,
Canada and other foreign countries. Services provided include assisting
clients in locating, zoning, acquiring and managing wireless
telecommunications cell sites. Financial information is not presented for the
period between the Company's inception in October 1994 and December 31, 1994
because operating activities during that period were not significant.
The limited liability company agreement, as amended, provides, among other
things, for the following (all capitalized terms are as defined in the limited
liability company agreement):
. The members are entitled to receive a 25% return per annum, compounded
annually (Senior Preferred Return) on the balances in their respective
Senior Contribution Accounts and a 15% return per annum, compounded
annually (Junior Preferred Return) on the balances in their respective
Junior Contribution Accounts. At December 31, 1996, KMS and LCC had
Senior Contribution Accounts totaling $1,546,685 and $441,737,
respectively, and unpaid accumulated Senior Preferred Returns totaling
$34,753 and $9,427, respectively. KMS and LCC both had Junior
Contribution Accounts totaling $645,000, and had unpaid accumulated
Junior Preferred Returns totaling $170,523 and $169,746, respectively,
at December 31, 1996.
. Each member's liability is limited pursuant to the provisions of the
Delaware Securities Act. The term of the Company shall continue until
December 31, 2024, unless terminated sooner pursuant to the terms of the
limited liability company agreement or unless extended by unanimous
agreement of the members.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRINCIPLES
INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The accompanying unaudited financial statements for the three months ended
March 31, 1997 and 1996 have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles and the requirements of Regulation S-X for
interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments,
consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair
presentation, have been included. Operating results for the three months ended
March 31, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have
been achieved for the year ended December 31, 1997.
METHOD OF ACCOUNTING
The Company maintains its records, and the accompanying financial statements
have been prepared, on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of the Company's
financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires
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KOLL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, L.L.C.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and revenues and
expenses for the years then ended. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair values of the Company's financial instruments approximate the carrying
values because of the short period of time to maturity.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue consists primarily of fees related to the location, zoning, leasing
and acquisition of wireless telecommunication cell sites and is recognized as
the services are rendered. On most long-term contracts, the Company uses the
percentage of completion method based on management's estimate of the ratio of
the cost of work completed to the total estimated cost of work to be
completed. Unbilled accounts receivable represents fees earned to date in
excess of billings to date. On certain other contracts, the Company's fee is
earned over the term of leases that the Company facilitates on behalf of its
customer and is based upon the amount of rents collected by the customer over
the lease term. Revenue on such contracts is recognized over the lease term as
it is earned.
DEFERRED CONTRACT COSTS
Deferred contract costs, which are net of certain fees received, relate
primarily to a contract where the Company's fee is earned over the term of the
leases that the Company facilitated. These costs, which are specifically
identified to the contract, are amortized based on the ratio of contract
revenue recognized to total estimated contract revenue expected to be
recognized over the initial lease terms (generally five years). Management
reviews deferred contract costs for impairment on an annual basis and believes
that the anticipated future revenue from completed leases is in excess of
deferred contract costs as of December 31, 1996.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-
line method over estimated useful lives of five years.
INCOME TAX MATTERS
It is the intent of the Company and its members that the Company be treated
as a partnership for income tax purposes. As a limited liability company, the
Company is subject to certain minimal taxes and fees in certain states;
however, income taxes on income or losses realized by the Company are
generally the obligation of the members.
ADVERTISING COSTS
The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense
totaled $72,942 and $20,117 in 1996 and 1995, respectively.
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KOLL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, L.L.C.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
3. CONTRACTS
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts exceeded billings by
$1,533,667 and $468,722 at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, and
consisted of the following:
DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------
1995 1996
------------ -----------
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts.............. $ 15,754,902 $ 1,341,489
Estimated earnings................................... 5,086,187 571,703
------------ -----------
Less: 20,841,089 1,913,192
Billings to date................................... (18,279,938) (1,163,388)
Deferred contract costs............................ (1,027,484) (281,082)
------------ -----------
$ 1,533,667 $ 468,722
============ ===========
Unbilled accounts receivable generally arise because, per the terms of
certain contracts, the Company bills the customer on a pre-determined billing
schedule. In addition, billings for certain contracts are based on the
previous month's activity.
4. LINE OF CREDIT PAYABLE TO A BANK
In 1996, the Company paid all outstanding principal plus accrued and unpaid
interest on the revolving line of credit outstanding at December 31, 1995 and
obtained a new line of credit from another bank. The Company's revolving line
of credit is secured by all of the Company's assets and bears interest at the
bank's prime rate plus 2% (10.25% at December 31, 1996). The Company may
borrow up to 70% of eligible accounts receivable to a maximum of $3,000,000.
At December 31, 1996, the Company has $1,342,588 available to draw on its line
of credit. The agreement may be terminated by the bank upon 60 days notice.
Interest paid during 1996 and 1995 totaled $111,622 and $4,051, respectively.
5. COMMITMENTS
The Company has employment agreements that have no specified termination
dates with two members of CRT. Under the terms of the agreements, these
members are entitled to receive a specified salary plus benefits and are
eligible to receive a bonus. One of these members may not be removed from his
position, except in cases of just cause, as defined in the employment
agreement.
The Company leases office facilities, furniture and equipment under
noncancelable operating leases. One of the office leases may be renewed for an
additional term of one year. Future minimum payments under the noncancelable
operating leases are as follows:
1997.............................................................. $149,000
1998.............................................................. 90,000
1999.............................................................. 93,000
2000.............................................................. 97,000
2001.............................................................. 83,000
--------
$512,000
========
Rent expense under operating leases totaled $313,000 and $101,000 during
1996 and 1995, respectively.
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KOLL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, L.L.C.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
6. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company provides services to customers in the telecommunications
industry. The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers'
financial condition and generally does not require collateral. Credit losses
have been within management's expectations and within amounts provided through
the allowance for doubtful accounts. Two customers in 1996 and three customers
in 1995 accounted for revenue totaling $17,073,000 and $2,377,000,
respectively, representing 85% and 79%, respectively, of total revenue. No
other single customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenue. Trade
accounts receivable from these customers totaled $3,231,000 at December 31,
1996.
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During 1996 and 1995, KMS provided accounting, information services, payroll
processing, benefits administration and certain other services to the Company
and also provided the services of its employees to work on a number of the
Company's contracts. In addition, the Company's employees may participate,
subject to eligibility, in KMS' medical, dental, 401(k) and other benefit
plans. The Company incurred fees to KMS for these services totaling $451,000
and $493,000 during 1996 and 1995, respectively.
During 1996 and 1995, the Company utilized the employees of another related
party and incurred charges payable to the related party totaling $5,000 and
$28,000, respectively, for the employees' services.
During 1996 and 1995, a related party performed consulting services for the
Company. Consulting fees incurred payable to the related party totaled $185,000
and $82,000 during 1996 and 1995, respectively.
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ANNEX 1
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
AMONG
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.,
AND
CBC ACQUISITION CORPORATION
ON THE ONE HAND,
AND
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES,
THE KOLL SHAREHOLDERS
AND
DONALD M. KOLL
ON THE OTHER HAND
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS.................................................... 1-1
1.1 Certain Definitions............................................ 1-1
1.2 Other Definitions.............................................. 1-3
ARTICLE 2 THE MERGER..................................................... 1-4
2.1 Effective Time of the Merger................................... 1-4
2.2 Effects of the Merger.......................................... 1-4
2.3 Effect on Capital Stock........................................ 1-4
(a) Capital Stock of Acquisition Corporation................... 1-4
(b) Cancellation of Koll-Owned and CBC-Owned Stock............. 1-5
(c) Conversion of Koll Common.................................. 1-5
(d) Adjustment of Exchange Ratio............................... 1-5
(e) Dissenters' Rights of Stockholders of Koll................. 1-5
(f) Fractional Shares........................................ 1-5
2.4 Exchange of Certificates....................................... 1-6
2.5 Board of Directors; Officers................................... 1-6
2.6 No Further Ownership Rights in Koll Common..................... 1-6
2.7 Tax Treatment.................................................. 1-6
2.8 Employee Stock Options......................................... 1-6
ARTICLE 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF KOLL......................... 1-7
3.1 Organization................................................... 1-7
3.2 Capital Structure.............................................. 1-7
3.3 Obligations With Respect to Capital Stock...................... 1-8
3.4 Equity Investments............................................. 1-8
3.5 Authority...................................................... 1-8
3.6 Financial Statements........................................... 1-9
3.7 Business Changes............................................... 1-10
3.8 Properties..................................................... 1-11
3.9 Real Property.................................................. 1-11
3.10 Accounts Receivable............................................ 1-12
3.11 Taxes.......................................................... 1-12
3.12 Compensation................................................... 1-12
3.13 Compliance with Law............................................ 1-13
3.14 Litigation..................................................... 1-13
3.15 Contracts...................................................... 1-13
3.16 No Default..................................................... 1-14
3.17 Proprietary Rights............................................. 1-14
3.18 Insurance...................................................... 1-14
3.19 Brokers or Finders............................................. 1-15
3.20 Certain Advances............................................... 1-15
3.21 Related Parties................................................ 1-15
3.22 Underlying Documents........................................... 1-15
3.23 Employees and Union Activities................................. 1-15
3.24 Employee Benefit Plans......................................... 1-15
3.25 Misstatements.................................................. 1-17
3.26 Full Disclosure................................................ 1-17
3.27 Customers...................................................... 1-17
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ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF KOLL SHAREHOLDERS........... 1-18
4.1 Title to Shares............................................... 1-18
4.2 Undisclosed Liabilities....................................... 1-18
4.3 Misstatements................................................. 1-18
ARTICLE 5 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CBC AND ACQUISITION
CORPORATION................................................... 1-19
5.1 Organization.................................................. 1-19
5.2 Acquisition Corporation Capital Structure..................... 1-19
5.3 Authority..................................................... 1-19
5.4 Capital Structure............................................. 1-20
5.5 Financial Statements.......................................... 1-20
5.6 SEC Documents................................................. 1-21
5.7 Information Supplied.......................................... 1-21
5.8 Absence of Certain Changes or Events.......................... 1-21
5.9 Shares of Common Stock........................................ 1-21
5.10 Brokers or Finders............................................ 1-21
5.11 Compliance with Law........................................... 1-21
5.12 Litigation.................................................... 1-22
5.13 Properties.................................................... 1-22
5.14 Taxes......................................................... 1-22
5.15 No Default.................................................... 1-22
ARTICLE 6 COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS..................... 1-23
6.1 Ordinary Course............................................... 1-23
6.2 Dividends; Changes in Equity.................................. 1-23
6.3 Issuance of Securities........................................ 1-23
6.4 Governing Documents........................................... 1-23
6.5 No Solicitations.............................................. 1-24
6.6 No Acquisitions or Investments................................ 1-24
6.7 No Dispositions............................................... 1-24
6.8 Indebtedness.................................................. 1-24
6.9 Other Actions................................................. 1-24
6.10 Advice of Changes............................................. 1-24
6.11 Accounting Methods............................................ 1-25
6.12 Tax-Free Reorganization Treatment............................. 1-25
6.13 Compensation; Benefit Plans................................... 1-25
6.14 Liability Limitations......................................... 1-25
6.15 Certain Payments.............................................. 1-25
ARTICLE 7 ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF KOLL SHAREHOLDERS.................... 1-26
7.1 No Solicitations.............................................. 1-26
7.2 No Transfer................................................... 1-26
7.3 Agreement to Vote Shares...................................... 1-27
ARTICLE 8 AGREEMENTS OF CBC............................................. 1-27
8.1 Ordinary Course............................................... 1-27
8.2 Dividends; Changes in Stock................................... 1-27
8.3 Governing Documents........................................... 1-27
8.4 No Acquisitions............................................... 1-27
8.5 No Dispositions............................................... 1-27
8.6 Other Actions................................................. 1-27
8.7 Accounting Methods............................................ 1-28
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8.8 Indemnification of Directors and Officers.................... 1-28
8.9 Tax Treatment................................................ 1-29
8.10 Listing on NASDAQ............................................ 1-29
8.11 Advice of Changes............................................ 1-29
ARTICLE 9 ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE FORM S-4 AND THE PROXY
STATEMENT.................................................... 1-29
ARTICLE 10 ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS........................................ 1-30
10.1 Access to Information........................................ 1-30
10.2 Legal Conditions to the Merger............................... 1-30
10.3 Koll Stockholders' Approval.................................. 1-30
10.4 CBC Stockholders' Approval................................... 1-30
10.5 Dissenting Shares............................................ 1-30
10.6 Communications............................................... 1-30
10.7 Delivery of Stock Certificates............................... 1-31
10.8 Update to Disclosures........................................ 1-31
10.9 Good Faith................................................... 1-31
10.10 State Statutes............................................... 1-31
10.11 Affiliates................................................... 1-31
10.12 Koll Options................................................. 1-32
(a) Substitute CBC Options................................... 1-32
(b) Documentation............................................ 1-32
(c) Reallocation of Warrants................................. 1-32
10.13 Composition of CBC Board..................................... 1-32
10.14 Agreements of Donald M. Koll................................. 1-33
10.15 Tax Treatment................................................ 1-33
10.16 Reservation of Shares........................................ 1-33
10.17 K/B Opportunity Funds........................................ 1-33
ARTICLE 11 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT......................................... 1-34
11.1 Conditions to Each Party's Obligations to Effect the Merger.. 1-34
(a) Stockholder Approval..................................... 1-34
(b) Government Approvals..................................... 1-34
(c) Third-Party Approvals.................................... 1-34
(d) Form S-4................................................. 1-35
(e) Statutes................................................. 1-35
11.2 Conditions to Obligations of CBC and Acquisition Corporation. 1-35
(a) Representations and Warranties........................... 1-35
(b) Performance of Obligations of Koll....................... 1-35
(c) Opinion of Koll's Counsel................................ 1-35
(d) Dissenting Shares........................................ 1-35
(e) No Material Adverse Change............................... 1-35
(f) Noncompetition Agreement................................. 1-36
(g) License Agreement........................................ 1-36
(h) Voting Agreement......................................... 1-36
(i) Legal Action............................................. 1-36
(j) CC&F..................................................... 1-36
(k) Restrictions on Business................................. 1-36
(l) Termination of Agreements................................ 1-36
(m) No Liens................................................. 1-36
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(n) Credit Agreement......................................... 1-36
(o) Change in Receivables.................................... 1-37
(p) Change in Payables....................................... 1-37
(q) RW Stock Ownership....................................... 1-37
(r) General Release.......................................... 1-37
(s) Minority Shareholder Agreements.......................... 1-37
11.3 Conditions to Obligations of Koll............................ 1-37
(a) Representations and Warranties........................... 1-37
(b) Performance of Obligations of CBC and Acquisition
Corporation.................................................. 1-37
(c) Opinion of CBC's Counsel................................. 1-38
(d) No Material Adverse Change............................... 1-38
(e) Legal Action............................................. 1-38
(f) Registration Rights Agreement............................ 1-38
(g) Tax Opinion.............................................. 1-38
(h) Listing on NASDAQ........................................ 1-38
(i) Substitute CBC Options................................... 1-38
(j) Warrant Agreement........................................ 1-38
ARTICLE 12 CLOSING...................................................... 1-38
12.1 Closing Date................................................. 1-38
12.2 Filing Date.................................................. 1-38
ARTICLE 13 INDEMNIFICATION.............................................. 1-39
13.1 Survival..................................................... 1-39
13.2 Indemnification by the Koll Shareholders..................... 1-39
13.3 Indemnification by CBC....................................... 1-40
13.4 Notice and Defense of Third-Party Claims..................... 1-40
13.5 Exclusivity.................................................. 1-41
ARTICLE 14 PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.......................................... 1-41
ARTICLE 15 TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER............................ 1-42
15.1 Termination.................................................. 1-42
15.2 Effect of Termination........................................ 1-43
15.3 Amendment.................................................... 1-43
15.4 Extension; Waiver............................................ 1-43
ARTICLE 16 GENERAL...................................................... 1-44
16.1 Notices...................................................... 1-44
16.2 Headings..................................................... 1-44
16.3 Counterparts................................................. 1-44
16.4 Binding Nature............................................... 1-45
16.5 Merger of Documents.......................................... 1-45
16.6 Incorporation of Schedules................................... 1-45
16.7 Good Faith................................................... 1-45
16.8 Dispute Resolution........................................... 1-45
16.9 Attorneys' Fees.............................................. 1-45
16.10 Applicable Law............................................... 1-46
16.11 Severability................................................. 1-46
16.12 No Third Party Beneficiary................................... 1-46
16.13 Best Efforts; Further Assurances............................. 1-46
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Exhibit A Certificate of Merger
Exhibit B Warrant Agreement
Exhibit C Voting Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy
Exhibit D Affiliates Agreement
Exhibit E DMK Noncompetition Agreement
Exhibit F Assignment of License Agreement
Exhibit G General Release
Exhibit H Registration Rights Agreement
Exhibit I Minority Shareholders Agreement
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (this "Agreement") is made and
entered into as of the 13th day of May, 1997, by and among CB COMMERCIAL REAL
ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC., a Delaware corporation ("CBC"), CBC ACQUISITION
CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of CBC
("Acquisition Corporation"), KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, a Delaware corporation
("Koll") and FS Equity Partners III, L.P. and FS Equity Partners
International, L.P. (collectively, "FS"), AP KMS Partners, L.P., and AP KMS
II, LLC (collectively "Apollo"), The Koll Holding Company ("KHC"), William S.
Rothe ("WSR") and Raymond Wirta ("RW") (collectively the "Koll Shareholders"),
and Donald M. Koll ("DMK") (for purposes of Sections 7.3, 10.14, 11.2(f) and
11.2(g)).
R E C I T A L S:
A. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, immediately following the
CBC Stockholders' Meeting, Koll shall execute a Certificate of Merger (the
"Certificate of Merger") in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit
A, which provides for the merger (the "Merger") of Acquisition Corporation
into Koll at the time provided for in Article II thereof (the "Merger Date").
Following the Merger in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, Koll
shall be a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBC. Pursuant to the Stock Exchange
Ratio set forth in Section 2.3(c) of this Agreement, shares of Common Stock,
$.01 par value, of Koll issued and outstanding as of the Effective Date ("Koll
Common") will be converted into shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value, of CBC
("CBC Common").
B. The respective Boards of Directors of Koll and CBC have approved the
Merger.
C. The parties hereto intend that the Merger constitute a reorganization
under Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(E) of the Code.
D. The parties hereto desire to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of
setting forth certain representations, warranties and covenants made by each
to the other as an inducement to the execution and delivery of this Agreement
and the conditions precedent to the consummation of the Merger.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual
provisions, agreements and covenants herein contained, CBC, Acquisition
Corporation, Koll, the Koll Shareholders and DMK hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Certain Definitions. The terms defined in this Section 1.1 shall, for
all purposes of this Agreement, have the meanings herein specified, unless the
context expressly or by necessary implication otherwise requires:
(a) "CBC Stockholders' Meeting" shall mean the meeting of the holders of CBC
Common called and convened for the purpose of their consideration of and
voting upon the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and any
adjournments thereof.
(b) "Dissenting Shares" means shares of Koll Common which shall be owned by
stockholders who shall duly perfect and pursue their appraisal rights with
respect to such shares in accordance with Section 262 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law.
(c) "Dissenting Stockholders" means those stockholders of Koll who are
holders of and are entitled to Dissenting Shares.
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(d) "Employee Benefit Plan" means (a) any Employee Pension Benefit Plan; (b)
any Employee Welfare Benefit Plan; (c) any bonus, deferred compensation,
incentive, restricted equity, equity purchase, equity option, equity
appreciation right, phantom equity, debenture, supplemental pension, profit-
sharing, royalty pool, commission, cafeteria or similar plan or arrangement;
(d) any plan, program, agreement, policy, commitment or other arrangement
relating to severance or termination pay, whether or not published or
generally known; (e) any plan, program, agreement, policy, commitment or other
arrangement relating to the provision of any benefit described in Section 3(1)
of ERISA to former employees or directors or to their survivors or (f) any
other plan, program, agreement, procedure, policy, commitment, understanding
or other arrangement relating to employee benefits, executive compensation,
fringe benefits, severance pay, collective bargaining, terms of employment or
services as an independent contractor, whether foreign or domestic.
(e) "Employee Pension Benefit Plan" has the meaning set forth in ERISA
Section 3(2).
(f) "Employee Welfare Benefit Plan" has the meaning set forth in ERISA
Section 3(1).
(g) "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended.
(h) "ERISA Affiliate" means any entity that, together with Koll, is treated
as a single employer under section 414(b), 414(c), 414(m) or 414(o) of the
Code.
(i) "Fiduciary" has the meaning set forth in ERISA Section 3(21).
(j) "50% JV" shall mean, for any entity, any corporation, partnership or
other entity of which 50% of the securities or other ownership interests
having by their terms ordinary voting power to elect the board of directors or
appoint or elect other persons performing similar functions of such
corporation, partnership or other entity (irrespective of whether or not at
the time securities or other ownership interests of any other class or classes
of such corporation, partnership or other entity shall have or might have
voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency) is at the time
owned or controlled directly or indirectly by such entity or by one or more
Subsidiaries of such entity or by such entity and one or more Subsidiaries of
such entity.
(k) "Form S-4" shall mean the registration statement of CBC on Form S-4 to
be filed with and declared effective by the SEC in connection with the
issuance of the CBC Common and Warrants pursuant to the Merger.
(l) "Koll Stockholders' Meeting" shall mean the meeting of the holders of
Koll Common called and convened for the purpose of their consideration of and
voting upon the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and any
adjournments thereof.
(m) "Material Adverse Effect" shall mean a material adverse effect on the
financial condition, results of operations, properties or business of Koll and
Subs or CBC and its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, taken as a whole.
(n) "Multiemployer Plan" has the meaning set forth in ERISA Section 3(37).
(o) "PBGC" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
(p) "Proxy Statement" shall mean the proxy material delivered to the holders
of CBC Common between the date hereof and the CBC Stockholders' Meeting, which
shall describe the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and which
shall solicit the approval of the holders of CBC Common of such transactions,
and any amendments or supplements thereto, all as required by applicable law.
(q) "SEC" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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(r) "Subsidiary" shall mean, for any entity, any corporation, partnership or
other entity of which a majority of the securities or other ownership
interests having by their terms ordinary voting power to elect the board of
directors or appoint or elect other persons performing similar functions of
such corporation, partnership or other entity (irrespective of whether or not
at the time securities or other ownership interests of any other class or
classes of such corporation, partnership or other entity shall have or might
have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency) is at the
time owned or controlled directly or indirectly by such entity or by one or
more Subsidiaries of such entity or by such entity and one or more
Subsidiaries of such entity.
1.2 Other Definitions. In addition to the terms defined in Section 1.1,
certain other terms are defined elsewhere in this Agreement, and, whenever
such terms are used in this Agreement, they shall have their respective
defined meanings, unless the context expressly or by necessary implication
otherwise requires.
DEFINED TERMS SECTIONS
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Acquisition Corporation Common....................................... 5.2
Acquisition Transaction.............................................. 6.5
Affiliate............................................................ 10.11
CBC Balance Sheet.................................................... 5.5
CBC Balance Sheet Date............................................... 5.5
CBC Common........................................................... Recitals
CBC Companies........................................................ 5.1
CBC Financial Statements............................................. 5.5
CBC Minimum Amount................................................... 13.2(b)
CBC Options.......................................................... 5.4(a)
CBC SEC Documents.................................................... 5.6
CBC's Indemnified Persons............................................ 13.2(a)
Certificate.......................................................... 2.4
Closing.............................................................. 12.1
Closing Date......................................................... 12.1
Code................................................................. 2.7
Consents............................................................. 3.5
Effective Time....................................................... 2.1
Environmental Regulation............................................. 3.9(c)
Environmental Litigation............................................. 3.9(c)
Exchange Act......................................................... 3.5
Filing Fees.......................................................... Article 14
GAAP................................................................. 3.6
Golden Parachute Payment............................................. 3.24(j)
Governmental Entity.................................................. 3.5
Group................................................................ 5.1
Hazardous Substances................................................. 3.9(b)
HSR Act.............................................................. 3.5
Indemnified Agents................................................... 8.8(a)
Indemnified Liabilities.............................................. 8.8(a)
Indemnified Person................................................... 13.4
Indemnifying Party................................................... 8.8(a)
Indemnifying Person.................................................. 13.4
Koll Affiliate Agreements............................................ 10.11
Koll Balance Sheet................................................... 3.6
Koll Balance Sheet Date.............................................. 3.6
Koll Common.......................................................... Recitals
Koll Financial Statements............................................ 3.6
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DEFINED TERMS SECTIONS
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Koll Options......................................................... 2.8
Koll Plans........................................................... 3.24(a)
License Agreement.................................................... 11.2(h)
Liens................................................................ 3.8
LJM.................................................................. 5.1
Losses............................................................... 13.2(a)
Material Subsidiaries................................................ 5.4(b)
NASDAQ............................................................... 2.3(f)
Non-Competition Agreements........................................... 11.2(f)
Options.............................................................. 3.2(c)
Permits.............................................................. 3.13
Preferred Stock...................................................... 3.2(a)
Proceeding........................................................... 8.8(a)
Proprietary Rights................................................... 3.17
Recipient............................................................ 3.24(j)
Rule 145............................................................. 10.11
Selling Shareholder.................................................. Article 4
Shareholders' Indemnified Persons.................................... 13.3
Stock Exchange Ratio................................................. 2.3(c)
Subs................................................................. 3.1
Surviving Corporation................................................ 2.2
Taxes................................................................ 3.11
Third Party.......................................................... 15.1(h)(i)
Unindemnified Liabilities............................................ 8.8(a)
WM................................................................... 5.1
ARTICLE 2
THE MERGER
2.1 Effective Time of the Merger. Subject to the provisions of this
Agreement, including the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in
Article 11 hereof, a Certificate of Merger shall be duly prepared, executed
and acknowledged by the Surviving Corporation (as defined in Section 2.2) and
thereafter delivered to the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, for
filing, in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law on the Closing
Date (as defined in Article 12). The Merger shall become effective upon the
filing of the Certificate of Merger with the Delaware Secretary of State (the
"Effective Time").
2.2 Effects of the Merger. At the Effective Time, the separate existence of
Acquisition Corporation shall cease and Acquisition Corporation shall be
merged with and into Koll, which shall be the surviving corporation (the
"Surviving Corporation"); the Certificate of Incorporation of Acquisition
Corporation immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the Certificate
of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation; the Bylaws of Acquisition
Corporation shall be the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation; the directors of
the Surviving Corporation shall be as set forth in Section 2.5 hereof; the
officers of the Surviving Corporation shall be as set forth in Section 2.5
hereof; and the Merger shall, from and after the Effective Time, have all the
effects provided by applicable law, including the Delaware General Corporation
Law.
2.3 Effect on Capital Stock. As of the Effective Time, by virtue of the
Merger and without any action on the part of the holder of any of the issued
and outstanding shares of Koll Common:
(a) Capital Stock of Acquisition Corporation. All issued and outstanding
shares of capital stock of Acquisition Corporation shall continue to be issued
and shall be converted into 1,000 shares of Common Stock of the Surviving
Corporation. Each stock certificate of Acquisition Corporation evidencing
ownership of any such shares shall continue to evidence ownership of such
shares of capital stock of the Surviving Corporation.
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(b) Cancellation of Koll-Owned and CBC-Owned Stock. All shares of Koll
Common, if any, that are owned directly or indirectly by Koll and by CBC or
any of its Subsidiaries shall be canceled, and no stock of CBC or other
consideration shall be delivered in exchange therefor.
(c) Conversion of Koll Common. Other than shares to be canceled pursuant to
Section 2.3(b), Dissenting Shares and fractional shares as provided in Section
2.3(e) and (f), each share of Koll Common issued and outstanding immediately
prior to the Effective Time shall be converted, without any action on the part
of the holders thereof, into (i) 0.776175 shares of CBC Common subject to
adjustment as set forth in Section 2.3(d) (hereinafter the "Stock Exchange
Ratio") and (ii) a number of Warrants (the "Warrants") equal to (A) 600,000
divided by (B)(1) the number of shares of Koll Common outstanding and held by
immediately prior to the Effective Time plus (2) the number of shares of Koll
Common into which Koll Options outstanding and held by individuals who are
directors, employees or consultants of Koll or Subs immediately prior to the
Effective Time are exercisable (the "Warrant Exchange Ratio"); each Warrant
shall be exercisable into one share of CBC Common at an exercise price of
$30.00 per share of CBC Common. In addition, each Warrant shall have a term of
7 years from the Closing Date, shall become exercisable on the third
anniversary of the Closing Date, shall be subject to the terms and conditions
of the Warrant Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B and shall be in
substantially the form of the Warrant Certificate attached as an Exhibit
thereto. Anything to the contrary contained herein notwithstanding, (i) the
number of shares of Koll Common (including Dissenting Shares and fractional
shares) and securities exercisable or convertible into Koll Common (including
without limitation Koll Options) issued and outstanding immediately prior to
the Effective Time shall not exceed 7,233,243, (ii) the number of shares of
CBC Common issued in exchange for Koll Common pursuant hereto shall not exceed
5,614,261 minus the Stock Exchange Ratio multiplied by the sum of the number
of Dissenting Shares plus the number of fractional shares and (iii) the number
of shares of CBC Common into which all Warrants issued pursuant hereto shall
be exercisable shall not exceed 600,000.
(d) Adjustment of Exchange Ratio. If, between the date of this Agreement and
the Effective Time, the outstanding shares of CBC Common or Koll Common shall
have been changed into a different number of shares or a different class by
reason of any reclassification, recapitalization, split-up, combination,
exchange of shares or readjustment, the Stock Exchange Ratio shall be
correspondingly adjusted. In addition, for each $100,000 by which Bank
Indebtedness exceeds $47,375,000 or by which any subcategory of Bank
Indebtedness exceeds the applicable sublimit (but without duplication), the
Stock Exchange Ratio shall be reduced by .0005883.
(e) Dissenters' Rights of Stockholders of Koll. Any Dissenting Shares shall
not be converted into CBC Common and Dissenting Stockholders shall not have
the right to receive any Warrants. Dissenting Shares shall be converted into
the right to receive such consideration as may be determined pursuant to
Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, if the Dissenting
Stockholder holding such shares is entitled to dissenters' rights under such
section. Koll agrees that, except with the prior written consent of CBC, or as
required under the Delaware General Corporation Law, it will not voluntarily
make any payment with respect to, or settle or offer to settle, any such
demand for appraisal. Each Dissenting Stockholder who, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, and subject
to any agreements binding upon such Dissenting Stockholder, becomes entitled
to payment of the value of shares of Koll Common shall receive payment
therefor (but only after the value therefor shall have been agreed upon or
finally determined pursuant to such provisions). In the event of the legal
obligation, after the Effective Time, to deliver shares of CBC Common to any
Dissenting Stockholder who shall have failed to make an effective demand for
appraisal or shall have lost his status as a Dissenting Stockholder, CBC shall
issue and deliver, upon surrender by such Dissenting Stockholder of his
certificate or certificates representing shares of Koll Common, the shares of
CBC Common, Warrants and payments in lieu of fractional shares to which such
Dissenting Stockholder is then entitled under this Section 2.3 and Section 262
of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
(f) Fractional Shares. No fractional shares of CBC Common shall be issued,
but in lieu thereof each holder of shares of Koll Common who would otherwise
be entitled to receive a fraction of a share of CBC Common (after aggregating
all fractional shares of CBC Common to be received by such holder) shall
receive from CBC an amount of cash (rounded up to the nearest whole cent)
equal to the product of the fraction of a share of CBC
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Common to which such holder would otherwise be entitled, times the average
closing sale price of a share of CBC Common for the ten (10) most recent days
on which CBC Common has traded ending the trading day immediately prior to the
Closing Date, as reported on the Nasdaq National Market ("NASDAQ"). Each
holder of Koll Common will be issued one certificate representing all Warrants
to which it is entitled rounded down to the nearest whole number.
2.4 Exchange of Certificates. At the Closing, each holder of shares of Koll
Common other than Dissenting Stockholders will surrender the certificate(s) (a
"Certificate") representing such shareholder's shares of Koll Common to CBC.
Upon surrender of a Certificate for cancellation to CBC, the holder of such
Certificate shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor the number of
shares of CBC Common (represented by a certificate), payments in lieu of
fractional shares and Warrants to which the holder of Koll Common is entitled
pursuant to Section 2.3 and the Certificate of Merger and is represented by
the Certificate so surrendered. The Certificate so surrendered shall forthwith
be canceled. In the event of a transfer of ownership of Koll Common which is
not registered in the transfer records of Koll, the appropriate number of
shares of CBC Common may be delivered to a transferee if the Certificate
representing the right to receive such CBC Common is presented to CBC and
accompanied by all documents required to evidence and effect such transfer and
to evidence that any applicable stock transfer taxes have been paid. Until
surrendered as contemplated by this Section 2.4, each Certificate shall be
deemed at any time after the Effective Time to represent the right to receive
upon such surrender the number of shares of CBC Common as provided by this
Section 2.4 and the Delaware General Corporation Law. CBC shall follow the
same procedure with respect to lost, stolen or mutilated Koll certificates as
it follows with respect to lost, stolen or mutilated CBC certificates. Unless
and until any such certificates shall be so surrendered, any dividends paid or
other distributions made to holders of record of CBC Common after the
Effective Time shall be retained by CBC and paid over to such holder when such
certificate is surrendered in accordance with this Section 2.4(c).
2.5 Board of Directors; Officers. Upon the Effective Time:
(a) The directors of the Surviving Corporation shall be as named in the
Certificate of Merger and each shall remain a director from the Effective Time
until such director's successor shall have been elected and shall qualify, or
as otherwise provided in the By-laws of the Surviving Corporation.
(b) The officers of the Surviving Corporation shall be as named in the
Certificate of Merger and shall each hold office from the Effective Time until
such officer's successor shall have been elected and shall qualify, or as
otherwise provided in the By-laws of the Surviving Corporation.
(c) If at the Effective Time a vacancy shall exist in the Board of Directors
or in any of the offices of the Surviving Corporation, such vacancy may
thereafter be filled in the manner provided in the Bylaws of the Surviving
Corporation.
2.6 No Further Ownership Rights in Koll Common. All CBC Common delivered
upon the surrender for exchange of shares of Koll Common in accordance with
the terms hereof shall be deemed to have been delivered in full satisfaction
of all rights pertaining to such shares of Koll Common. There shall be no
further registration of transfers on the stock transfer books of the Surviving
Corporation of the shares of Koll Common which were outstanding immediately
prior to the Effective Time. If, after the Effective Time, Certificates are
presented to the Surviving Corporation for any reason, they shall be canceled
and exchanged as provided in this Article 2.
2.7 Tax Treatment. The parties intend that the Merger will be treated as a
reorganization under Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(E) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and that this Agreement be
treated as a Plan of Reorganization for such purpose.
2.8 Employee Stock Options. All options to purchase shares of Koll Common
("Koll Options") outstanding as of the Effective Time under Koll option plans
shall be treated in accordance with Section 10.12.
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ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF KOLL
Koll represents and warrants to CBC and Acquisition Corporation as of the
date hereof and as of the Effective Time as follows:
3.1 Organization. Each of Koll, each of its Subsidiaries (each a "Sub" and
collectively, the "Subs") each other corporation, partnership, limited
liability company, trust or other entity with respect to which it or one or
more of its Subsidiaries has a material investment or is subject to unlimited
liability as a general partner or otherwise (each an "Investment Entity" and
collectively the "Investment Entities") and each 50% JV is duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of
organization and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where it is
required to be so qualified except where the failure to be so qualified will
not have a Material Adverse Effect and has all requisite power and authority
to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now
being conducted, and possesses all regulatory and other licenses, permits,
authorizations, franchises, rights and privileges necessary for the conduct of
its business as conducted and as proposed to be conducted, except for such
licenses, permits, authorizations, franchises, rights and privileges where the
failure to obtain or possess same would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.2 Capital Structure. (a) The authorized capital stock of Koll consists of
8,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share and 2,000,000
shares of Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share ("Preferred Stock"). As of
the date hereof, there were and immediately preceding the Effective Time there
will be (i) no more than an aggregate of 7,233,243 shares of Koll Common
issued and outstanding and issuable upon the exercise of Koll Options; (ii)
590,000 shares of Koll Common reserved for issuance upon exercise of options
under Koll's stock option plans and (iii) no shares of Preferred Stock
outstanding.
(b) All of the outstanding Koll Common was issued in compliance with
applicable federal and state securities laws, and no further registration,
qualification or other compliance under such securities laws is required. All
of the outstanding shares of Koll Common are duly authorized, validly issued,
fully paid and nonassessable and not subject to preemptive rights created by
statute, Koll's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws or any agreement to
which Koll is a party or is bound.
(c) Schedule 3.2(c) sets forth a complete list of all equity securities of
Koll outstanding on the date hereof, together with the holders thereof, and,
with respect to Koll Options, the exercise price, vesting schedule (taking
into account any acceleration in contemplation of or triggered by the
transactions contemplated hereby) and termination date of each. As of the
Effective Time, each holder of Koll Common or Koll Options shall have no more
than the aggregate number of Koll Common and Koll Options as set forth on
Schedule 3.2(c). As of the date hereof, except as set forth on Schedule 3.2(c)
and as of the Effective Time without exception, each Koll Shareholder has and
will have good and valid title to all shares of Koll Common shown beside such
Koll Shareholder's name on Schedule 3.2(c), and no other shares free and clear
of all Liens other than liens in favor of Koll, in each case other than those
certain options in favor of RW and WSR to purchase 672,000 and 100,800 shares
of Koll Common, respectively, held by KHC. As of the date hereof, except as
set forth on Schedule 3.2(c), and as of the Effective Time without exception,
each Koll Shareholder is not a party to or holder of any option, warrant,
call, right, commitment or agreement of any character (collectively "Options")
obligating Koll to issue, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or
sold, additional shares of capital stock of Koll or obligating Koll to grant,
extend or enter into any such option, warrant, call right, commitment or
agreement. As of the date hereof, except as set forth on Schedule 3.2(c), and
as of the Effective Time without exception, each Koll Shareholder has sole
voting power with respect to such shares and is not a party to any stockholder
agreement, voting agreement, voting trust, proxy or other agreement with
respect to voting, restrictions on transfer, or otherwise pertaining to such
Koll Shareholder's Shares.
(d) Schedule 3.2(d) sets forth a complete and correct list of each Sub,
Investment Entity and 50% JV and Koll's or a Sub's or Investment Entity's
interest therein. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.2(d), all of the
outstanding shares of capital stock or partnership or other equity interests
of each material Sub, material
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Investment Entity and material 50% JV are duly authorized, validly issued,
fully paid and nonassessable and the interests therein owned by Koll, a Sub or
an Investment Entity, as shown on Schedule 3.2(d) are owned, beneficially and
of record, by Koll or such Sub or Investment Entity, free and clear of any
Liens. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.2(d), there are not (i) outstanding
Options obligating Koll, any material Sub or any material Investment Entity to
issue or sell any shares of capital stock or partnership or other equity
interests of any material Sub or any material Investment Entity or to grant,
extend or enter into any such Option or (ii) voting trusts, registration
rights, proxies or other commitments, understandings, restrictions or
arrangements in favor of any person other than Koll or a Sub wholly owned,
directly or indirectly, by Koll with respect to the voting of or the right to
participate in dividends or other earnings on any capital stock or partnership
or other equity interests of Koll or any material Sub.
(e) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.2(e), there are no outstanding
contractual obligations of Koll, any Sub or any Investment Entity to
repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of Koll Common or any
capital stock or partnership or other equity interests of any Sub or any
Investment Entity or to provide funds to, or make any investment (in the form
of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in, any Sub or any Investment
Entity or any other person.
3.3 Obligations With Respect to Capital Stock. Koll shall provide notice of
the Merger to the holders of all Koll Options. Any Koll Option that remains
unexercised at the Effective Time shall be substituted by CBC in accordance
with the provisions of Section 10.12 hereof. Except as set forth in Schedule
3.2(c), there are no equity securities of any class of Koll or Subs, or any
security exchangeable into or exercisable for such equity securities, issued,
reserved for issuance or outstanding. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.2(c),
there are no options, warrants, calls, rights, commitments or agreements of
any character to which Koll or Subs is a party or by which it is bound
obligating Koll or Subs to issue, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued,
delivered or sold, additional shares of capital stock of Koll or Subs or
obligating Koll or Subs to grant, extend or enter into any such option,
warrant, call, right, commitment or agreement.
3.4 Equity Investments. Except for Subs and Investment Entities listed on
Schedule 3.2(d) and investments aggregating less than $500,000 in invested or
committed dollars, Koll does not own any equity interest, directly or
indirectly, in any corporation, partnership, joint venture, firm or other
entity and neither Koll nor any of the Subs owns any equity interest directly
or indirectly, in any corporation, partnership, joint venture, firm or other
entity.
3.5 Authority.
(a) Each of Koll and each of the Koll Shareholders and DMK has all requisite
individual, corporate or partnership, as applicable, power and authority to
enter into this Agreement and the Certificate of Merger and, subject to
satisfaction of the conditions set forth herein, to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution and delivery of
this Agreement and the Certificate of Merger and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all
necessary action, corporate, partnership or otherwise, on the part of each of
Koll and each of the Koll Shareholders subject to approval by the stockholders
of Koll. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each of Koll
and each of the Koll Shareholders and DMK and constitutes a valid and binding
obligation of Koll and each of the Koll Shareholders and DMK enforceable in
accordance with its terms, subject to the approval of the stockholders of
Koll.
(b) Provided the conditions in Article 11 are satisfied, the execution and
delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby will not, conflict with, or result in any violation of or
default (with or without notice or lapse of time, or both) under, or give rise
to a right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation or
to loss of a material benefit under (i) any provision of the charter documents
or Bylaws of Koll or Subs or any Koll Shareholder or (ii) any material
agreement or instrument, permit, franchise, license, judgment or order,
applicable to Koll or Subs or any Koll Shareholder or their respective
properties or assets, other than any such conflicts, violations, defaults,
terminations, cancelations
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or accelerations which individually or in the aggregate would not have a
Material Adverse Effect. Schedule 3.5 contains a full and complete list of all
necessary consents, waivers and approvals (together with any other consents,
waivers or approvals from third parties, the "Consents") of third parties
(other than Governmental Entities) applicable to the operations of Koll and
Subs that are required to be obtained by Koll and Subs in connection with the
execution and delivery of this Agreement or the Certificate of Merger by Koll
and the performance of Koll's obligations hereunder or thereunder, except for
such Consents for which the failure to obtain the same would not have a
Material Adverse Effect. Prior to the Closing Date, Koll or Subs, as
applicable, will obtain all Consents the failure of which to obtain would have
a Material Adverse Effect, other than with respect to that certain Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 9, 1997, among Koll Management
Services, Inc., the Lenders listed therein, Bankers Trust Company, as agent
for the Lenders, and The First National Bank of Boston and BHF-Bank
Aktiengesellschaft, as co-agents for the Lenders, as amended, with respect to
which Koll will obtain, prior to Closing, the Lenders' consent to an extension
of such Credit Agreement until sixty (60) days following the Effective Time as
set forth in Section 11.2(n). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Koll will not
obtain any consents under its or its Affiliates' property or facilities
management agreements, provided, however, that if any such property or
facilities management agreements are terminated pursuant to any "Change of
Control", "Assignment", or similar provision and such terminations,
individually or in the aggregate and subject to Section 6.1, have a Material
Adverse Effect, it shall constitute the failure of a condition to CBC's and
Acquisition Corporation's respective obligations to close. Subject to the
immediately following paragraph, no such Consents are required to be obtained
by the Koll Shareholders in connection with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement or the performance of their obligations hereunder.
(c) No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration,
declaration or filing with, any national (Federal or foreign), state or local
government, any political subdivision thereof or any governmental, quasi-
governmental, judicial, public or statutory agency, commission, authority,
instrumentality, body or entity (a "Governmental Entity"), is required by or
with respect to Koll or Subs or the Koll Shareholders in connection with the
execution and delivery of this Agreement by Koll and the Koll Shareholders or
the Certificate of Merger by Koll or the consummation by Koll and the Koll
Shareholders of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except for
(i) the filing of a pre-merger notification report under the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Act ("HSR Act"), (ii) the filing of a Form S-4 with the SEC, (iii) the filing
of the Certificate of Merger with the Delaware Secretary of State, and
appropriate documents with the relevant authorities of other states in which
Koll is qualified to do business, (iv) the filing of the Proxy Statement with
the SEC in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange
Act"), (v) such consents, approvals, orders, authorizations, registrations,
declarations and filings as may be required under applicable state securities
laws and the laws of any foreign country, and (vi) such other consents,
approvals, orders, authorizations, registrations, declarations and filings
which if not obtained or made would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.6 Financial Statements. Koll has furnished to CBC (i) its audited
consolidated statement of operations, statement of stockholders' equity and
statement of cash flows for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995 and 1996 and
for the nine months ended December 31, 1996, (ii) Koll's unaudited
consolidated statement of operations, statement of stockholders' equity and
statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 1996 and March
31, 1997, (iii) Koll's audited consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 1995
and 1996 and December 31, 1996 and (iv) Koll's unaudited consolidated balance
sheet as of March 31, 1997. Koll shall furnish monthly unaudited consolidated
financial statements to CBC for each month after March 31, 1997, until the
Closing Date, which monthly financial statements shall contain substantially
all the information currently contained in what is commonly referred to as the
"Green Book." The unaudited consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 1997 is
hereinafter referred to as the "Koll Balance Sheet," and all such financial
statements are hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Koll Financial
Statements." The Koll Financial Statements have been and will be prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") applied on a
consistent basis during the periods involved, except as noted in the notes to
the Koll Financial Statements, and are and will be in accordance with Koll's
books and records, and fairly present in all material respects the financial
position of Koll and the results of its operations as of the date and for the
periods indicated thereon, subject in the case of the unaudited portion of the
Koll Financial Statements to normal year-end audit adjustments which will not
be material and the absence of certain footnote disclosures. At the date of
the Koll Balance Sheet (the "Koll Balance Sheet Date")
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and as of the Closing Date, Koll had and will have no liabilities or
obligations, secured or unsecured (whether accrued, absolute, contingent or
otherwise) not recorded on the Koll Balance Sheet or disclosed in the
accompanying notes thereto, if any, except for liabilities incurred in the
ordinary course of business since the date of said Balance Sheet which are
usual and normal in amount and liabilities incurred in connection with
acquisitions permitted under Section 6.6. There are no liabilities with
respect to any Investment Entity or 50% JV which would have a Material Adverse
Effect. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.6, each Sub is treated as a
consolidated subsidiary of Koll in the Koll financial statements for all
periods covered thereby.
3.7 Business Changes. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.7, since the Koll
Balance Sheet Date, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, each
of Koll and Subs has conducted its business only in the ordinary course and,
without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
(a) Subject to Section 6.1, there have been no changes in the financial
condition, results of operations, business or properties of Koll, Subs,
Investment Entities or any 50% JV which, in the aggregate, have had or may be
reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, excluding any change
caused by the loss of the services of its present officers, employees, agents
and representatives.
(b) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has issued, or authorized for issuance,
or entered into any commitment to issue, any equity security, bond, note or
other security of Koll or Subs, except for shares of Koll Common issued upon
the exercise of the outstanding Koll Options.
(c) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has incurred additional material debt
for borrowed money, except for acquisitions permitted under Section 6.6(a) and
working capital loans under credit facilities existing as of the date hereof
in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices.
(d) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has incurred any obligation or
liability except in the ordinary course of business.
(e) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has paid any material obligation or
material liability, or discharged, settled or satisfied any claim, lien or
encumbrance, except for current liabilities in the ordinary course of
business.
(f) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has declared or made any dividend,
payment or other distribution on or with respect to any share of capital stock
of Koll or such Subs.
(g) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has purchased, redeemed or otherwise
acquired or committed itself to acquire, directly or indirectly, any share or
shares of capital stock of Koll or any of the Subs except for repurchases of
shares of Koll Common pursuant to a Koll Plan, which repurchases are not
material in the aggregate.
(h) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has mortgaged, pledged, or otherwise
voluntarily or involuntarily encumbered any of its material assets or
properties, except for liens for current taxes which are not yet delinquent
and purchase-money liens arising out of the purchase or sale of products made
in the ordinary course of business and except for liens arising under credit
facilities existing as of the date hereof relating to working capital loans
made in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice.
(i) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has disposed of, or agreed to dispose
of, by sale, lease, license or otherwise, any capital stock of any of the Subs
or any other material asset or property, tangible or intangible, except, in
the case of such other material assets and property, in the ordinary course of
business, and in each case for a consideration believed to be at least equal
to the fair value of such material asset or property and in any event not in
excess of $50,000 for any single item or $200,000 in the aggregate.
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(j) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has purchased or agreed to purchase or
otherwise acquire any (i) general partnership interests in any entity or (ii)
material amount of securities of any corporation, partnership, joint venture,
firm or other entity; neither Koll nor any of the Subs has made any material
expenditure or commitment for the purchase, acquisition, construction or
improvement of a material capital asset, except in the ordinary course of
business and in any event not in excess of $250,000 for any single item or
$500,000 in the aggregate.
(k) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has entered into any material
transaction or contract, or made any commitment to do the same, except in the
ordinary course of business.
(l) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has sold, assigned, transferred or
conveyed, or committed itself to sell, assign, transfer or convey, any
material Proprietary Rights (as defined in Section 3.17).
(m) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has adopted or amended any bonus,
incentive, profit-sharing, stock option, stock purchase, pension, retirement,
deferred-compensation, severance, life insurance, medical or other benefit
plan, agreement, trust, fund or arrangement for the benefit of employees of
any kind whatsoever, nor entered into or amended any agreement relating to
employment, services as an independent contractor or consultant, or severance
or termination pay, nor agreed to do any of the foregoing other than to allow
for the acceleration of the vesting schedules of options outstanding as of the
date hereof other than ordinary pay increases consistent with past practices
given to employees who are not officers or directors and reasonable
arrangements to retain employees agreed to in advance by Koll and CBC.
(n) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has made or agreed to make any change
in its directors, officers or key employees.
(o) Neither Koll nor any of the Subs has made or committed itself to make
any amendment or modification in its charter documents or Bylaws, except as
contemplated in this Agreement or the Certificate of Merger.
3.8 Properties. The Koll Balance Sheet reflects in all material respects all
of the real and personal property used by Koll and Subs in their business or
otherwise held by Koll and Subs, except for property acquired or disposed of
in the ordinary course of the business of Koll and Subs since the date of such
balance sheet, and personal property or leasehold interests not required under
GAAP to be reflected thereon. Koll and Subs have good and marketable title to
all assets and properties reflected on the Koll Balance Sheet and thereafter
acquired, free and clear of any imperfection of title, lien, claim,
encumbrance, restriction, charge or equity of any nature whatsoever
(collectively, "Liens"), except for (i) the lien of current taxes not yet
delinquent (ii) Liens which, individually or in the aggregate, would not have
a Material Adverse Effect and (iii) Liens existing as of the date hereof under
credit facilities existing as of the date hereof. All of the fixed assets and
properties listed on the Koll Balance Sheet or thereafter acquired are in
satisfactory condition and repair for the requirements of the business as
presently conducted by Koll and Subs, except for imperfections that would not
have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.9 Real Property.
(a) Attached hereto as Schedule 3.9(a) is a full and complete list of all
real property owned and leased by Koll or Subs, which, in the case of leased
real property, is subject to annual rental payments in excess of $30,000 or
under option to purchase by Koll or Subs. All such property leased by Koll or
Subs is held under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases, except for
imperfections which would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Neither real
property owned or leased by Koll or any of its Subs nor the operations of Koll
or Subs thereon, violate any applicable building code, zoning requirement or
classification, or pollution control ordinance or statute relating to the
property or to such operations, and such non-violation is not dependent, in
any instance, on so-called non-conforming use exemptions, except for such
violations as would not have a Material Adverse Effect. No notice from any
governmental or public safety authority of any uncorrected condition, unpaid
assessment charge or fine relating to the facilities or the conduct of
business thereon or notice of any pending or contemplated condemnation or
change in zoning which would have a Material Adverse Effect on Koll or any of
its Subs has been received by Koll or any of its Subs.
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(b) Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.9(b), there are no Hazardous
Substances in, under or about the air, soil, sediment, surface water or
groundwater on, under or around any properties at any time owned, leased or
occupied by Koll or any of its Subs which would have a Material Adverse
Effect. Neither Koll nor Subs have disposed of any Hazardous Substances on or
about such property which would have a Material Adverse Effect. Neither Koll
nor any of its Subs have disposed of any materials at any site being
investigated or remediated for contamination or possible contamination of the
environment which would have a Material Adverse Effect. "Hazardous Substances"
shall mean any substance regulated or prohibited by any law or designated by
any governmental agency to be hazardous, toxic, radioactive, regulated medical
waste or otherwise a danger to health or the environment.
(c) Koll and Subs have conducted their business in accordance with all
applicable laws, regulations, orders and other requirements of governmental
authorities relating to Hazardous Substances and the use, storage, treatment,
disposal, transport, generation, release and exposure of others to Hazardous
Substances (collectively, "Environmental Regulation"), except for such
noncompliance as would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Except as set forth
on Schedule 3.9(c), Koll has not received any notice of any investigation,
claim or proceeding against Koll or Subs relating to Hazardous Substances and
Koll is not aware of any fact or circumstance which could involve Koll or Subs
in any environmental litigation, proceeding, investigation or claim or impose
any environmental liability upon Koll or any of its Subs (collectively,
"Environmental Litigation") which if resolved adversely to Koll or any Sub
would have a Material Adverse Effect. Between the date hereof and Closing,
there shall not have occurred any failure by Koll or Subs to comply with
applicable Environmental Regulation and there shall not have occurred any
Environmental Litigation that, in each case, would have a Material Adverse
Effect on Koll or any of its Subs.
3.10 Accounts Receivable. All of the accounts receivable of Koll and Subs
shown on the Koll Balance Sheet or arising between the Koll Balance Sheet Date
and the Effective Time arose or will arise in the ordinary course of their
respective businesses. The values at which accounts receivable are carried
reflect the accounts receivable valuation policy of Koll which is consistent
with past practice and in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis.
3.11 Taxes. Koll and Subs have duly filed with the appropriate United
States, state, local and foreign governmental agencies all tax returns and
reports required to be filed (subject to permitted extensions applicable to
such filings), which returns are accurate and complete, and have paid or
accrued in full all taxes, duties, charges, withholding obligations and other
governmental liabilities (including, without limitation, net income,
alternative or add-on minimum tax, profits, premium, estimated, excise, sales,
use, occupancy, gross income, gross receipts, franchise, ad valorem, stamp,
severance, capital levy, production, transfer, withholding, license,
employment and payroll, and property taxes, environmental or windfall profits
taxes and import duties) as well as any interest, penalties, assessments or
deficiencies, if any, due to, or claimed to be due by, any governmental
authority (All such items are collectively referred to herein as "Taxes"). The
Koll Balance Sheet fully accrues (and the balance sheets subsequent to the
date of the Koll Balance Sheet and provided to CBC prior to the Closing Date
will fully accrue) all current and deferred Taxes, as required in accordance
with GAAP. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.11, neither Koll nor Subs is a
party to any pending actions or proceedings, nor, to the knowledge of Koll,
are any such actions or proceedings threatened by any governmental authority
for the assessment or collection of Taxes except for such actions or
proceedings which, if resolved adversely, individually or in the aggregate,
would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Since March 31, 1996, no liability
for Taxes has been incurred other than in the ordinary course of business.
There are no liens for Taxes which are material, individually or in the
aggregate, except for liens for property taxes not yet delinquent. Except as
set forth on Schedule 3.11, neither Koll nor Subs is a party to any Tax
sharing, Tax allocation or Tax indemnity agreement and in the past five (5)
years has not been included on any consolidated combined or unitary return
with any entity other than Koll or Subs.
3.12 Compensation. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.12, since March 31,
1997, neither Koll nor Subs has paid or committed itself to pay to or for the
benefit of any of its directors, officers, employees or stockholders any
compensation of any kind other than wages, salaries, commissions and benefits
at times and rates in effect
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on March 31, 1997, subject to wage increases in the ordinary course of
business of less than seven percent (7%) paid or payable to employees other
than Key Employees and directors. Schedule 3.12 contains a full and complete
list of all directors and all employees of Koll and Subs whose total
compensation (base salary, automobile allowances, moving allowances, bonuses
and commissions) paid by Koll or Subs for the twelve-month period ended March
31, 1997 was $100,000 or more or whose base compensation (excluding bonuses
and commissions) is currently $100,000 or more, together with a detailed
statement setting forth their respective salaries, bonuses, any incentive
payments, perquisites, benefits and other forms of compensation and any
amounts payable as a result of a change in control of Koll or Subs and to
which they are entitled or would become entitled after the Merger.
3.13 Compliance with Law. All licenses, franchises, permits, consents,
certificates and other evidences of authority ("Permits") of Koll and Subs
which are necessary to the conduct of Koll and Subs' businesses are in full
force and effect, except for such Permits where the failure to obtain same or
the failure of same to be in full force and effect would not have a Material
Adverse Effect, and neither Koll nor Subs is in violation of any Permit in any
respect that would have a Material Adverse Effect. Except for possible
violations which would not have a Material Adverse Effect, the business of
Koll and Subs has been conducted in accordance with all applicable laws,
regulations, orders and other requirements of governmental authorities.
3.14 Litigation. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.14 and except for normal
authorizations, permits and orders issued in the ordinary course of business,
there is no claim, dispute, action, proceeding, suit, appeal or investigation,
at law or in equity, pending against Koll or Subs, or involving any of their
respective assets or properties, before any court, agency, governmental
department or agency, commission, authority, arbitration panel or other
tribunal (other than those, if any, with respect to which service of process
or similar notice has not yet been made on Koll or Subs), and, to the
knowledge of Koll and Subs, none have been threatened which, in each case,
would have a Material Adverse Effect. There are no facts which, if known to
stockholders, customers, governmental authorities or other persons, would
result in any such claim, dispute, action, proceeding, suit or appeal or
investigation which would have a Material Adverse Effect. Except as set forth
on Schedule 3.14, neither Koll nor Subs is subject to any order, writ,
injunction or decree of any court, agency, authority, arbitration panel or
other tribunal, nor is it in default with respect to any notice, order, writ,
injunction or decree.
3.15 Contracts. Schedule 3.15 contains a complete and accurate list in all
material respects of each executory contract and agreement in the following
categories to which Koll or any Sub is a party, or by which it is bound in any
respect: agreements for the purchase, sale, lease or other disposition of
equipment, goods, materials, research and development, supplies, studies or
capital assets, or for the performance of services, which agreements are in
one or more of the following categories: (i) outside the ordinary course of
business or (ii) involving payments by Koll in excess of $200,000 in any
twelve-month period; contracts or agreements for the joint performance of work
or services, and all other joint venture agreements; contracts with
management, employment contracts, consulting contracts, collective bargaining
contracts, termination and severance agreements; notes, mortgages, deeds of
trust, loan agreements, security agreements, guarantees, debentures,
indentures, credit agreements and other evidences of indebtedness; stock
option, stock purchase, warrant, repurchase or other contracts or agreements
relating to any share of capital stock of Koll or Subs; contracts or
agreements with agents, brokers, solicitors, consignees, sale representatives
or distributors involving terms or commissions outside the ordinary course of
business; contracts or agreements with any director, officer, employee,
consultant or stockholder; material powers of attorney or similar
authorizations granted by Koll or Subs to third parties; material licenses,
sublicenses, royalty agreements and other material contracts or agreements to
which Koll or Subs is a party, or otherwise subject, relating to Proprietary
Rights; investment management and advisory contracts, (k) property management
and facilities management contracts involving payments to Koll or any Sub of
over $200,000 per year and (l) other material contracts.
Except as set forth on Schedule 3.15, neither Koll nor any of the Subs has
entered into any contract or agreement containing covenants limiting the right
of Koll or Subs to compete in any business or with any person. As used in this
Agreement, the terms "contract" and "agreement" include every contract,
agreement, commitment, understanding and promise, whether written or oral.
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3.16 No Default.
(a) Each of the contracts, agreements or other instruments set forth in
Schedule 3.15, each of the real property leases set forth in Schedule 3.9(a)
and each of the employment agreements or contracts of Koll or Subs is a legal,
binding and enforceable obligation of Koll or Subs, subject to the effect of
applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar
federal or state laws affecting the rights of creditors and the effect or
availability of rules of law governing specific performance, injunctive relief
or other equitable remedies (regardless of whether any such remedy is
considered in a proceeding at law or in equity), except for such contracts,
agreements and other instruments the failure of which, individually or in the
aggregate, to be legal, binding and enforceable would not have a Material
Adverse Effect. No party with whom Koll or Subs has an agreement or contract
is in default thereunder or has breached any terms or provisions thereof which
default or breach would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect.
(b) Koll and Subs have performed, or are now performing, the obligations of,
and Koll and Subs are not in default (or would by the lapse of time and/or the
giving of notice be in default) in respect of, any contract, agreement or
commitment binding upon their respective assets or properties, except for
noncompliance or defaults as would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Except
for those matters which, individually or in the aggregate, do not and will not
have a Material Adverse Effect, (i) no third party has raised any claim,
dispute or controversy with respect to any of the contracts of Koll and Subs,
nor (ii) has Koll or Subs received notice or warning of alleged
nonperformance, delay in delivery or other noncompliance by Koll or Subs with
respect to their respective obligations under any of their respective
contracts, nor (iii) are there any facts which exist indicating that any of
their contracts may be totally or partially terminated or suspended by the
other parties thereto.
3.17 Proprietary Rights.
(a) (i) Each of Koll and Subs owns or possesses licenses or other rights to
use all computer software, software programs, patents, patent applications,
trademarks, trademark applications, trade secrets, service marks, trade names,
copyrights, inventions, customer lists, proprietary information, or other
rights with respect thereto (collectively referred to as "Proprietary
Rights"), used in the business of Koll and Subs, except for those Proprietary
Rights with respect to which the failure of Koll or Subs to own or license
would not have a Material Adverse Effect, and (ii) those Proprietary Rights
owned or licensed are sufficient to conduct the business of Koll and Subs as
it has been and is now being conducted.
(b) The operations of Koll or Subs do not conflict with or infringe, and no
one has asserted to Koll or Subs that such operations conflict with or
infringe, any Proprietary Rights of any third party. There are no claims,
disputes, actions, proceedings or suits pending against Koll or Subs with
respect to any Proprietary Rights (other than those with respect to which
service of process or similar notice may not yet have been made on Koll or
Subs), and, to the knowledge of Koll and Subs, none has been threatened
against Koll or Subs. There are no facts or alleged facts which would
reasonably serve as a basis for any claim that Koll or Subs does not have the
right to use, free of any rights or claims of others, all Proprietary Rights
in the conduct of the business of Koll and Subs as it has been and is now
being conducted.
3.18 Insurance. As of the date of this Agreement, Schedule 3.18 contains a
complete list of all material policies of insurance to which Koll or Subs is a
party or is a beneficiary or named insured and all material claims which have
been made to the insurers during the past five years. Koll and Subs have in
full force and effect, with all premiums due thereon paid, the policies of
insurance set forth therein, except where the failure so to do would not have
a Material Adverse Effect. Koll believes that the insurable properties of Koll
and Subs are insured in amounts and coverages and against risks and losses
which are adequate and usually insured against by persons holding or operating
similar properties in similar businesses. There were no claims in excess of
policy limits asserted under any of the material insurance policies of Koll
and Subs in respect of all motor vehicle, general liability, fidelity bonds,
professional liability, reinsurance and workers' compensation, and medical
claims for the period after December 31, 1996 to the date of this Agreement.
The insurers have no right to
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terminate or reduce such coverage before the end of applicable policy periods
and Koll and Subs have complied in all material respects with their
obligations under such policies. Koll will promptly notify CBC of any changes
in its insurance coverage occurring between the date hereof and the Effective
Time.
3.19 Brokers or Finders. Koll has not dealt with any broker or finder in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Koll has not
incurred, and shall not incur, directly or indirectly, any liability for any
brokerage or finders' fees or agents' commissions or any similar charges in
connection with this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby.
3.20 Certain Advances. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.20, there are no
receivables of Koll or Subs owing from directors, officers, employees,
consultants or stockholders of Koll or Subs, or owing by any Affiliate of any
director or officer of Koll or Subs, other than advances in the ordinary
course of business to officers and employees for reimbursable business
expenses which are not in excess of $15,000 individually.
3.21 Related Parties. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.21, no officer or
director of Koll or Subs, or any Affiliate (as defined in Section 10.11
hereof) of any such person, has, either directly or indirectly, an interest in
any corporation, partnership, firm or other person or entity which furnishes
or sells services or products which are similar to those furnished or sold by
Koll or Subs, or a beneficial interest in any contract or agreement to which
Koll or Subs is a party or by which Koll or Subs may be bound. For purposes of
this Section 3.21, there shall be disregarded any interest which arose solely
from the ownership of less than a five percent (5%) equity interest in a
corporation whose stock is regularly traded on any national securities
exchange or in the over-the-counter market.
3.22 Underlying Documents. Copies of any underlying documents listed or
described as having been disclosed to CBC pursuant to this Agreement have been
furnished or made available to CBC. All such documents furnished to CBC are
true and correct copies, and there are no material amendments or modifications
thereto, that have not been disclosed to CBC. The minute books of Koll and
Subs contain complete and accurate records of all meetings and other corporate
actions taken by the directors and stockholders of Koll and Subs.
3.23 Employees and Union Activities. Koll and Subs have complied with all
applicable state and federal laws and regulations related to employees and
employment practices, except where the failure to comply would not have a
Material Adverse Effect on Koll and Subs. As of the date hereof, Koll's
employee relations and those of each of the Subs are good and there is no
pending or threatened labor dispute. As of the date hereof, no union
representation question exists respecting any employees; no collective
bargaining agreement is currently being negotiated by Koll or any of the Subs;
no demand has been made for recognition by a labor organization by or with
respect to any employees; no union organizing activities by or with respect to
any employees are taking place; and none of the employees is represented by
any labor union or organization. Koll with promptly notify CBC of any change
in the foregoing between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
3.24 Employee Benefit Plans.
(a) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.24(a) (collectively, the "Koll
Plans"), neither Koll nor any ERISA Affiliate as of the Effective Time,
sponsors, maintains, is a party to, contributes to, or is obligated to
contribute to, (i) any Employee Benefit Plan within the meaning of Title I of
ERISA or (ii) any profit sharing, deferred compensation, bonus, stock
purchase, stock option, pension, retirement, severance, welfare, fringe
benefit, incentive, excess benefit (whether funded or unfunded) or cafeteria
plan, agreement or arrangement.
(b) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.24(b), as of the Effective Time,
neither of Koll nor any ERISA Affiliate sponsors, is a party to, or is
obligated to contribute to, any Multiemployer Plan or any Employee Pension
Benefit Plan which is or was a defined benefit plan or which is subject to
Code Section 412 or Title IV of ERISA. The value, determined on a termination
basis using the actuarial assumptions stated in the plan, of all accrued and
ancillary benefits (whether or not vested) under each defined benefit plan
(other than Multiemployer Plans) maintained by Koll or any of its ERISA
Affiliates did not exceed, as of the most recent valuation date, and will not
exceed as of the Effective Time, the then current fair market value of the
assets of the plan.
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(c) Except with respect to Multiemployer Plans, Koll has provided to CBC or
will provide or make available to CBC at least thirty days prior to the
Closing (i) complete and accurate copies of the currently effective plan
document of each Koll Plan; (ii) if no such written plan document exists, a
description of such Koll Plan; (iii) any agreements or contracts pursuant to
which custody, funding or administrative services are being provided to Koll
Plans; (iv) with respect to each Koll Plan that is intended to qualify under
section 401(a) of the Code, the most recent determination letter concerning
the plan's qualification under section 401(a) of the Code, as issued by the
Internal Revenue Service; and (v) the current summary plan description,
summary of material modifications, and the most recently filed Form 5500
pertaining to each of the Koll Plans.
(d) Except with respect to Multiemployer Plans, with respect to each Koll
Plan, (i) the applicable reporting, disclosure and record retention
requirements set forth in Part 1 of Subtitle B of Title I of ERISA and any
filing requirements under the Code, including Section 6039D thereof, have been
met on a timely basis, and (ii) there has been no violation of Title I,
Subtitle B, Part 4 of ERISA (pertaining to fiduciary responsibility) nor any
violation of Code Section 4975(c), in each case except for such non-compliance
which would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
(e) Except with respect to Multiemployer Plans, each Koll Plan that is
intended to qualify under section 401(a) of the Code meets in all material
respects all requirements for qualification under section 401(a) of the Code
and the regulations thereunder, except to the extent that such requirements
may be satisfied by adopting prior to the Closing retroactive amendments under
section 401(b) of the Code and the regulations thereunder. Each such Koll Plan
has been administered in all material respects in accordance with its terms
and the applicable provisions of ERISA and the Code and the regulations
thereunder.
(f) Neither Koll nor any ERISA Affiliate has any liability to (i) any Koll
Plan or any plan, agreement or arrangement that would have been required to be
disclosed on Schedule 3.24(a) had Koll sponsored, contributed to, been a party
to, or been obligated to contribute to it as of the Effective Time or (ii) the
PBGC, to any Multiemployer Plan, to any trustee or to any plan participant
under Title IV of ERISA (other than liability for plan contributions which are
not overdue and for premiums under Section 4007 of ERISA), in each case except
for liabilities that would not have a Material Adverse Effect. If Koll and its
ERISA Affiliates withdrew or partially withdrew from all Multiemployer Plans
to which they have an obligation to contribute, based on the latest
information available with respect to such Multiemployer Plans, no withdrawal
liability would be imposed.
(g) All material amounts of contributions, premiums or other payments due
from Koll or any ERISA Affiliate to (or under) any Koll Plan have been fully
paid or adequately accrued on the books and the Koll Financial Statements. All
material amounts of such payments are fully deductible for federal income tax
purposes. No changes affecting any Koll Plan will occur before Closing that
will result in a material increase in the amount of contributions or
liabilities of Koll and its ERISA Affiliates with respect to any Koll Plan.
(h) Except with respect to Multiemployer Plans, each Koll Plan complies in
all material respects with all applicable requirements of the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the regulations
thereunder, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the
regulations thereunder, the health care continuation provisions of COBRA, the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and any
other applicable law.
(i) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.14, there is no pending or threatened
litigation, or other actions or claims, relating to any Koll Plan or any plan,
agreement or arrangement that would have been required to be disclosed on
Schedule 3.24(a) had Koll sponsored, contributed to, been a party to, or been
obligated to contribute to it as of the Effective Time (other than (i) such
litigation, actions or claims, relating to Multiemployer Plans where neither
Koll nor any of its ERISA Affiliates are parties and (ii) routine claims for
benefits and qualified domestic relations orders) against or involving (i) any
Koll Plan, or (ii) any Fiduciary of such plan (within the meaning of Section
3(21)(A) of ERISA) brought on behalf of any administrative agency (whether
local, state or federal), participant, beneficiary, or Fiduciary thereunder,
nor is there any reasonable basis for any such claim. There are no
investigations, proceedings, or lawsuits, either currently in progress or, to
Koll's knowledge, to be instituted in the future, relating to any Koll Plan,
by any administrative agency (whether local, state, or federal).
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(j) Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.24(j), no payment made to any
employee, officer, director or independent contractor of Koll (the
"Recipient") pursuant to any employment contract, severance agreement or other
arrangement (the "Golden Parachute Payment") will be nondeductible by Koll
because of the application of sections 280G and 4999 of the Code to the Golden
Parachute Payment, nor will Koll be required to compensate any Recipient
because of the imposition of an excise tax (including any interest or
penalties related thereto) on the Recipient by reason of sections 280G and
4999 of the Code.
(k) Neither Koll nor any ERISA Affiliate has any unfunded liability relating
to retiree life and medical benefits for its respective current or former
employees and their dependents, other than any liability under COBRA or state
law conversion rights.
(l) There will be no liability of Koll under any insurance policy or similar
arrangement procured in connection with any Koll Plan in the nature of a
retroactive rate adjustment, loss sharing arrangement, or other similar
liability arising wholly or partially out of events occurring before the
Effective Time, in each case, except for such liabilities which would not have
a Material Adverse Effect. No Koll Plan has any interest in any annuity
contract or other investment or insurance contract issued by an insurance
company that is the subject of bankruptcy, conservatorship, rehabilitation, or
similar proceeding, except for such interests, other investment contracts or
insurance contracts which are not material to such Koll Plan.
(m) None of the persons performing services for Koll have been improperly
classified as independent contractors or as being exempt from the payment of
wages for overtime, except for such improper classifications which would not
have a Material Adverse Effect. No persons classified by Koll as independent
contractors or leased employees are wrongfully excluded from participation in
any Koll Plans or any plan, agreement or arrangement that would have been
required to be disclosed on Schedule 3.24(a) had Koll sponsored, contributed
to, been a party to, or been obligated to contribute to it as of the Effective
Time.
3.25 Misstatements. Neither Koll nor any Koll Shareholder has knowingly
furnished or shall knowingly furnish any information to CBC in writing
pursuant to this Agreement (including without limitation all information and
financial data pertaining to Koll and Subs contained in the Form S-4 and Proxy
Statement) or in the Schedules referred to in this Agreement, at any time
prior to the Effective Time, which contained or will contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omitted or will omit any material fact
necessary to make any statement, in light of the circumstances under which
such statement is made, not misleading. For purposes of this Section 3.25, the
knowledge of Koll shall mean the actual knowledge of RW, WSR, Richard G.
Wollack ("RGW"), Gary Nielson and Richard S. Abraham ("RSA"), without any duty
to inquire.
3.26 Full Disclosure. Neither Koll nor any Koll Shareholder has furnished
and neither shall furnish any information for inclusion in the Form S-4, and
the Prospectus included therein which, at the date such information is
supplied contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omits or will omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the
circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.
3.27 Customers. Schedule 3.27 contains a complete list of all customers or
clients of Koll or any Sub who, as of the date of this Agreement, have
indicated that they are either materially dissatisfied with the services
provided by Koll or any Sub or they are materially dissatisfied with the
proposed Merger excluding in each case customers or clients who on an
annualized basis, account for revenues to Koll of $250,000 or less, provided,
however, that neither Koll nor any Sub shall have any duty to inquire with
respect to such matters.
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ARTICLE 4
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF KOLL SHAREHOLDERS
Each of the Koll Shareholders represents and warrants to CBC and Acquisition
Corporation as of the date hereof and as of the Effective Time as follows:
4.1 Title to Shares.
(a) As of the date hereof, except as set forth on Schedule 3.2(c), and as of
the Effective Time without exception, each Koll Shareholder has and will have
good and valid title to all shares of Koll Common shown beside such Koll
Shareholder's name on Schedule 3.2(c), and no other shares free and clear of
all Liens, in each case other than those certain options in favor of RW and
WSR to purchase 672,000 shares and 100,800 shares, respectively, of Koll
Common held by KHC. As of the date hereof, except as set forth on Schedule
3.2(c), and as of the Effective Time without exception, except for Liens in
favor of Koll, each Koll Shareholder is not a party to or holder of any Option
obligating Koll to issue, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or
sold, additional shares of capital stock of Koll or obligating Koll to grant,
extend or enter into any such Option. As of the date hereof, except as set
forth on Schedule 3.2(c), and as of the Effective Time without exception, each
Koll Shareholder has sole voting power with respect to such shares and is not
a party to any stockholder agreement, voting agreement, voting trust, proxy or
other agreement with respect to voting, restrictions on transfer, or otherwise
pertaining to such Koll Shareholder's Shares.
(b) Each of the Koll Shareholders and DMK has all requisite individual,
corporate or partnership, as applicable, power and authority to enter into
this Agreement and, subject to satisfaction of the conditions set forth
herein, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The
execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Certificate of Merger and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been
duly authorized by all necessary action, corporate, partnership or otherwise,
on the part of each of the Koll Shareholders subject to approval by the
stockholders of Koll. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
each of the Koll Shareholders and DMK and constitutes a valid and binding
obligation of each of the Koll Shareholders and DMK enforceable in accordance
with its terms, subject to the approval of the stockholders of Koll.
4.2 Undisclosed Liabilities. At the Koll Balance Sheet Date and as of the
Closing Date, Koll had and will have no liabilities or obligations, secured or
unsecured (whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise) not recorded on
the Koll Balance Sheet or disclosed in the accompanying notes thereto (of a
type and amount required to be disclosed by GAAP on the face of the Koll
Balance Sheet or in such notes) except for liabilities incurred in the
ordinary course of business since the date of said Balance Sheet which are
usual and normal in amount and liabilities incurred in connection with
acquisitions permitted under Section 6.6.
4.3 Misstatements. No Koll Shareholder has knowingly furnished or shall
knowingly furnish any information to CBC in writing pursuant to this Agreement
(including without limitation all information and financial data pertaining to
Koll and Subs contained in the Form S-4 and Proxy Statement) or in the
Schedules referred to in this Agreement, at any time prior to the Effective
Time, which contained or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omitted or will omit to state any material fact necessary to make any
statement, in light of the circumstances under which such statement is made,
not misleading. For purposes of this Section 4.3, "knowledge" means actual
knowledge of a Koll Shareholder, without any duty of inquiry.
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ARTICLE 5
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CBC AND ACQUISITION CORPORATION
Except as disclosed in the CBC SEC Documents filed prior to the execution of
this Agreement or as contemplated by this Agreement, CBC and Acquisition
Corporation represent and warrant to Koll and the Koll Shareholders as of the
date hereof and as of the Effective Time as follows:
5.1 Organization. Each of CBC, Acquisition Corporation, CB Commercial Real
Estate Group, Inc. ("Group"), L.J. Melody & Company ("LJM") and Westmark
Realty Advisors, L.L.C. ("WM") (collectively, the "CBC Companies") is a
corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the State of Delaware. Group, LJM and WM are the only material
Subsidiaries of CBC. Each of the CBC Companies is duly qualified to do
business and is in good standing in its state of incorporation and in each of
the other jurisdictions in which it is required to be so qualified, except
where the failure to be so qualified would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
Each of the CBC Companies has all requisite power and authority to own, lease
and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being
conducted, and possesses all licenses, franchises, rights and privileges
necessary to the conduct of its respective business as conducted and as
proposed to be conducted, except for such licenses, permits, authorizations,
franchises, rights and privileges where the failure to obtain or possess same
would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
5.2 Acquisition Corporation Capital Structure. The authorized capital stock
of Acquisition Corporation consists of 1,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par
value ("Acquisition Corporation Common"). Upon the execution of this
Agreement, 1,000 shares of Acquisition Corporation Common were validly issued
and outstanding and were held by CBC of record and beneficially.
5.3 Authority.
(a) CBC and Acquisition Corporation have all requisite corporate power and
authority to enter into this Agreement and, subject to satisfaction of the
conditions set forth herein, to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by
all necessary corporate action on the part of CBC and Acquisition Corporation,
subject to approval by the stockholders of CBC. This Agreement has been duly
executed and delivered by CBC and Acquisition Corporation and constitutes a
valid and binding obligation of CBC and Acquisition Corporation, enforceable
in accordance with its terms, subject to approval of the Stockholders of CBC.
(b) Provided the conditions set forth in Article 11 are satisfied, the
execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby will not, conflict with, or result in any
violation of or default (with or without notice or lapse of time, or both)
under, or give rise to a right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of
any obligation or to loss of a material benefit under (i) any provision of the
Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of CBC or Acquisition Corporation or
(ii) any material agreement or instrument, permit, judgment, order, statute,
law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to any CBC Company or their
respective properties or assets, other than any such conflicts, violations,
defaults, terminations, cancelations or accelerations which individually or in
the aggregate would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Schedule 5.3 contains
a full and complete list of all necessary Consents of third parties (other
than Governmental Entities) applicable to the operations of the CBC Companies
that are required to be obtained by the CBC Companies in connection with the
execution and delivery of this Agreement or the Certificate of Merger by CBC
and Acquisition Corporations and the performance of their respective
obligations hereunder or thereunder, except for such Consents for which the
failure to obtain the same would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Prior to
the Closing Date, a CBC Company will obtain all such Consents.
(c) No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration,
declaration or filing with, any Governmental Entity is required by or with
respect to any CBC Company in connection with the execution and delivery of
this Agreement by CBC and Acquisition Corporation or the consummation by CBC
and Acquisition
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Corporation of the transactions contemplated hereby, except for the filing of
a pre-merger notification report under the HSR Act, the filing of the Form S-4
with the SEC, the filing of the Certificate of Merger, and related
certificates with the Delaware Secretary of State and appropriate documents
with the relevant authorities of other states in which CBC or Acquisition
Corporation is qualified to do business, such consents, approvals, orders,
authorizations, registrations, declarations and filings as may be required
under applicable state securities laws and the law of any foreign country, the
filing of such reports under Section 13 of the Exchange Act as may be required
in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby,
the listing of the CBC Common on the Nasdaq National Market; and such other
consents, authorizations, filings, approvals and registrations which if not
obtained or made would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
5.4 Capital Structure.
(a) The authorized capital stock of CBC consists of 100,000,000 shares of
Common Stock, $.01 par value, and 8,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $.01
par value. At the close of business on May 5, 1997 (i) 13,345,649 shares of
CBC Common were issued and outstanding; (ii) 1,653,677 shares of CBC Common
were reserved for issuance upon exercise of options to purchase CBC Common
("CBC Options") under the CBC 1990 Stock Option Plan, the CBC 1991 Service
Providers Stock Option Plan and the L.J. Melody Stock Option Acquisition Plan,
under which options to purchase 1,094,857 shares were outstanding in the
aggregate; (iii) 517,069 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance
under CBC's Deferred Compensation Plan and CBC's Omnibus Stock and Incentive
Plan, of which 611 shares have been issued to employees; (iv) 1,000,000 shares
of CBC's Series A-1 Preferred Stock were outstanding; (v) 2,000,000 shares of
CBC's Series A-2 Preferred Stock were outstanding; (vi) 1,000,000 shares of
CBC's Series A-3 Preferred Stock were outstanding and; (vii) 3,120,000 shares
of Common Stock are reserved for issuance upon conversion of the Preferred
Stock.
All of the outstanding shares of CBC Common and CBC Preferred are, and any
shares of CBC Common issuable upon exercise of any CBC Option or any Warrant
or conversion of any CBC Preferred, when issued pursuant to such exercise or
conversion, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable and not subject to preemptive rights created by statute, CBC's
Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws or any agreement to which CBC is a
party or is bound.
(b) Except as disclosed in Schedule 5.4(b), all of the outstanding shares of
capital stock of each of LJM, WM and Group (the "Material Subsidiaries") are
duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and are owned,
beneficially and of record, by CBC or Group, free and clear of any Liens.
Except as disclosed in Schedule 5.4(b), there are not (i) outstanding Options
obligating CBC or any Material Subsidiary to issue or sell any shares of
capital stock of any Material Subsidiary or to grant, extend or enter into any
such Option or (ii) voting trusts, registration rights, proxies or other
commitments, understandings, restrictions or arrangements in favor of any
person other than CBC a Subsidiary wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by
CBC with respect to the voting of or the right to participate in dividends or
other earnings on any capital stock of any Material Subsidiary.
(c) Except as disclosed in Schedule 5.4(c), there are no outstanding
contractual obligations of CBC or any Material Subsidiary to repurchase,
redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of CBC Common or any capital stock of
any Material Subsidiary or to provide funds to, or make any investment (in the
form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in, any Material
Subsidiary.
5.5 Financial Statements. CBC has furnished or will furnish prior to the
Closing to Koll (i) its audited consolidated statement of operations,
statement of stockholders' equity and statement of cash flows for the two
fiscal years ended December 31, 1996, (ii) CBC's audited consolidated balance
sheet at December 31, 1995 and 1996 and (iii) CBC's unaudited statement of
operations, statement of stockholders' equity and statement of cash flows for
the three months ended, and unaudited balance sheet as of, March 31, 1997. CBC
will promptly furnish to Koll those financial statements which it furnishes to
its Board of Directors between the date hereof and the Closing Date. The
balance sheet at December 31, 1996 is hereinafter referred to as the "CBC
Balance Sheet," and all such financial statements are hereinafter referred to
collectively as the "CBC Financial Statements." The
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CBC Financial Statements have been and will be prepared in accordance with
GAAP applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved, except as
noted in the notes to the CBC Financial Statements, and are or will be in
accordance with the books and records of CBC, and fairly present the financial
position of CBC and the results of its operations as of the dates and for the
periods indicated thereon, subject in the case of the unaudited portion of the
CBC Financial Statements to normal year end audit adjustments and the absence
of certain footnote disclosures. At the date of the CBC Balance Sheet (the
"CBC Balance Sheet Date") and as of the Closing Date, CBC had no liabilities
or obligations, secured or unsecured (whether accrued, absolute, contingent or
otherwise) not reflected on the CBC Balance Sheet or the accompanying notes
thereto (of a type and amount required to be disclosed by GAAP) except for
liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business since the date of said
balance sheet which are usual and normal in amount and liabilities incurred in
connection with acquisitions permitted under Section 8.4. Except as set forth
on Schedule 5.5, each Subsidiary of CBC is treated as a consolidated
subsidiary of CBC in the CBC Financial Statements for all periods covered
thereby.
5.6 SEC Documents. CBC will furnish, or make available to Koll, a true and
complete copy of CBC's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and Form
10-Q for the nine (9) months ended September 30, 1996 and any other statement,
report, registration statement or definitive proxy statement filed by CBC with
the SEC from the date hereof to the Effective Date of the Merger (the "CBC SEC
Documents"). As of their respective filing dates, the CBC SEC Documents will
comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act or
the Securities Act, and none of the CBC SEC Documents will contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be
stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in
light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, except
to the extent corrected by a subsequently filed CBC SEC Document.
5.7 Information Supplied. CBC has not furnished and shall not furnish any
information for inclusion in the Form S-4, and the Prospectus included therein
which, at the date such information is supplied contains or will contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to state any
material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the
statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made,
not misleading.
5.8 Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Except as set forth on Schedule
5.8, since the Balance Sheet Date CBC and its Subsidiaries have not incurred
any material liability, except in the ordinary course of their business nor
has there been any change, in the business, assets, financial condition or
results of operations of CBC or any of its Subsidiaries which has had, or
would have a Material Adverse Effect on CBC.
5.9 Shares of Common Stock. The shares of CBC Common will, when issued and
delivered to the stockholders of Koll in accordance with this Agreement, be
duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and not subject
to preemptive rights created by statute, CBC's Certificate of Incorporation or
Bylaws or any agreement to which CBC is a party or is bound.
5.10 Brokers or Finders. CBC has not dealt with any broker or finder in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. CBC has not
incurred, and shall not incur, directly or indirectly, any liability for any
brokerage or finders' fees or agents commissions or any similar charges in
connection with this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby.
5.11 Compliance with Law. All Permits of CBC and its Subsidiaries which are
necessary to the conduct of CBC and its Subsidiaries' businesses are in full
force and effect, except for such Permits where the failure to obtain same or
the failure of same to be in full force and effect would not have a Material
Adverse Effect, and neither CBC nor its Subsidiaries is in violation of any
Permit in any respect that would have a Material Adverse Effect. Except for
possible violations which would not have a Material Adverse Effect on CBC and
its Subsidiaries, the business of CBC and its Subsidiaries has been conducted
in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, orders and other
requirements of governmental authorities.
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5.12 Litigation. Except for normal authorizations, Permits and orders issued
in the ordinary course of business, there is no claim, dispute, action,
proceeding, suit, appeal or investigation, at law or in equity, pending
against CBC or its Subsidiaries, or involving any of their respective assets
or properties, before any court, agency, governmental department or agency,
commission, authority, arbitration panel or other tribunal (other than those,
if any, with respect to which service of process or similar notice has not yet
been made on CBC or its Subsidiaries), and, to the knowledge of CBC and its
Subsidiaries, none have been threatened, which would have a Material Adverse
Effect on CBC and its Subsidiaries. There are no facts which, if known to
stockholders, customers, governmental authorities or other persons, would
result in any such claim, dispute, action, proceeding, suit or appeal or
investigation which would have a Material Adverse Effect on CBC and its
Subsidiaries. Neither CBC nor its Subsidiaries is subject to any order, writ,
injunction or decree of any court, agency, authority, arbitration panel or
other tribunal, nor is it in default with respect to any notice, order, writ,
injunction or decree.
5.13 Properties. The CBC Balance Sheet reflects all of the real and personal
Property used by CBC and its consolidated Subsidiaries in their respective
businesses or otherwise held by CBC and its Subsidiaries, except for (a)
property acquired or disposed of in the ordinary course of business of CBC and
its Subsidiaries since the date of the CBC Balance Sheet and (b) personal
property or leasehold interests not required under GAAP to be reflected
thereon. The CBC Companies have good and marketable title to all assets and
properties reflected on the CBC Balance Sheet and thereafter acquired, free
and clear of any Lien, except for (i) the lien of current taxes not yet
delinquent (ii) Liens which, individually or in the aggregate, would not have
a Material Adverse Effect and (iii) existing Liens under credit facilities
existing as of the date hereof. All of the fixed assets and properties listed
on the CBC Balance Sheet or thereafter acquired are in satisfactory condition
and repair for the requirements of the business as presently conducted by the
CBC Companies.
5.14 Taxes. CBC and its Subsidiaries have duly filed with the appropriate
United States, state, local and foreign governmental agencies all tax returns
and reports required to be filed (subject to permitted extensions applicable
to such filings), which returns are accurate and complete, and have paid or
accrued in full all Taxes. The CBC Balance Sheet fully accrues (and the
balance sheets subsequent to the date of the CBC Balance Sheet and provided to
Koll prior to the Closing Date will fully accrue) all current and deferred
Taxes to the extent required by GAAP. Neither CBC nor any of its Subsidiaries
is a party to any pending actions or proceedings, nor, to the knowledge of
CBC, are any such actions or proceedings threatened by any governmental
authority for the assessment or collection of Taxes except for such actions or
proceedings which if resolved adversely, individually or in the aggregate,
would have a Material Adverse Effect. Since March 31, 1996, no liability for
Taxes has been incurred other than in the ordinary course of business. There
are no liens for Taxes which are material individually or in the aggregate,
except for liens for property taxes not yet delinquent. Neither CBC nor any of
its Subsidiaries is a party to any Tax sharing, Tax allocation or Tax
indemnity agreement and in the past five (5) years has not been included on
any consolidated combined or unitary return with any entity other than CBC or
Subsidiaries. As of December 31, 1996, CBC and its Subsidiaries had a net
operating loss carryforward for federal tax purposes approximately equal to
$184.3 million and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
will not limit the utilization of such net operating loss carryforward under
Section 382 of the Code.
5.15 No Default. CBC and its Subsidiaries have performed, or are now
performing, the obligations of, and CBC and its Subsidiaries are not in
default (or would by the lapse of time and/or the giving of notice be in
default) in respect of, any contract, agreement or commitment binding upon
their respective assets or properties, except for noncompliance or defaults as
would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Except for those matters which,
individually or in the aggregate, do not and will not have a Material Adverse
Effect, (i) no third party has raised any claim, dispute or controversy with
respect to any of the contracts of CBC and its Subsidiaries, nor (ii) has CBC
or its Subsidiaries received notice or warning of alleged nonperformance,
delay in delivery or other noncompliance by CBC or its Subsidiaries with
respect to their respective obligations under any of their respective
contracts, nor (iii) to the knowledge of CBC and its Subsidiaries, are there
any facts which exist indicating that any of their contracts may be totally or
partially terminated or suspended by the other parties thereto.
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ARTICLE 6
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
During the period from the date of this Agreement and continuing until the
Effective Time, Koll shall and shall cause Subs to (except as expressly
contemplated by this Agreement or to the extent that CBC shall otherwise give
its prior consent in writing) comply with the following:
6.1 Ordinary Course. Each of Koll and each of its Subs shall carry on their
business in the regular and ordinary course, including the payment of all
state and federal taxes, in substantially the same manner as heretofore
conducted and, to the extent consistent with such businesses, use all
commercially reasonable efforts consistent with past practice and policies to
preserve intact its present business organization, keep available the services
of its present officers, key employees, agents and representatives and
preserve its goodwill and relationships with existing and potential customers,
employees, independent contractors, clients, suppliers, and others with whom
business relationships exist to the end that its goodwill and ongoing
businesses shall be unimpaired at the Effective Time. Neither Koll nor any Sub
shall enter into any agreement which would prevent Koll from consummating the
transactions contemplated hereby. In determining whether Koll has maintained
relationships with existing customers or clients or whether a loss of
customers or clients has had a Material Adverse Effect under this Agreement, a
customer or client shall not be considered lost if (i) such customer or
client, upon termination of its relationship with Koll or a Koll Affiliate,
(A) contracts with CBC or a CBC Affiliate to substantially provide the same
services previously provided by Koll or a Koll Affiliate or (B) does not
contract with any third party to provide such services (and an Affiliate of
such customer or client shall not be deemed to be a third party) or (ii) such
customer or client terminates its relationship with Koll or a Koll Affiliate
due to the fact that it has sold the property with respect to which Koll or a
Koll Affiliate was rendering services to an unaffiliated third party or has
converted the property into or contributed the property to a real estate
investment trust. In addition, when determining whether Koll has maintained
such relationships, or whether a loss of customers or clients has had a
Material Adverse Effect under this Agreement, the addition of new customers or
clients who have entered into a binding agreement with Koll or a Koll
Affiliate shall be taken into account to offset any loss of customers or
clients.
6.2 Dividends; Changes in Equity. Except as disclosed on Schedule 6.2, Koll
and its Subs and Investment Entities that are not wholly owned shall not and
shall not propose to declare or pay any dividends on or make other
distributions in respect of any of their capital stock or partnership or other
equity interests, except for partnership and limited liability company
distributions in the ordinary course of business consistent with past
practice, split, combine or reclassify any of its capital stock or partnership
or other equity interests or issue or authorize the issuance of any other
securities in respect of, in lieu of or in substitution for shares of their
capital stock or partnership or other equity interests, or repurchase or
otherwise acquire any shares of its capital stock or partnership or other
equity interests or rights to acquire any shares of their capital stock or
partnership or other equity interests except for repurchases of Koll Common
under the Koll Plans which in the aggregate are not material.
6.3 Issuance of Securities. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.3, Koll, Subs,
Investment Entities and 50% JVs shall not issue, deliver or sell or authorize
or propose the issuance, delivery or sale of, or purchase or propose the
purchase of, any shares of its capital stock or partnership or other equity
interests of any class or securities convertible into, or rights, warrants or
options to acquire, any such shares or interests or other convertible
securities, other than the issuance of Koll Common upon the exercise of the
Koll Options in accordance with their present terms. Neither Koll nor its
Board of Directors shall take any action to change the exercise price or any
other term of presently outstanding Koll Options. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Koll may accelerate the vesting schedules of Koll Options and
restricted stock outstanding on the date hereof and may terminate repurchase
rights and rights of first refusal given in connection therewith.
6.4 Governing Documents. Neither Koll nor Subs shall amend or agree to amend
their charter documents or Bylaws.
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6.5 No Solicitations. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.5, Koll and Subs
shall not, directly or indirectly, through any officer, director, employee or
agent (including any investment banker, financial advisor, attorney,
accountant or other representative or agent) or otherwise, solicit, initiate
or encourage inquiries or the submission of proposals or offers from any Third
Party relating to any acquisition or purchase of all or substantially all of
the business, properties or assets of, or any equity interest in, Koll or any
of the Subs or any merger, consolidation, business combination or similar
transaction, other than pursuant to this Agreement involving Koll or any of
the Subs (an "Acquisition Transaction"), other than the sale by Koll Dove
Global Disposition Services, L.L.C., of certain assets to which it takes title
in the ordinary course of its auction business consistent with past practice
or participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding, or furnish to any
other person any confidential information with respect to, or otherwise
cooperate in any way with, or participate in, facilitate or agree to endorse
or encourage, any effort or attempt by any other person to do or seek any of
the foregoing. Koll shall (i) promptly advise CBC orally and in writing of any
such offer and of any inquiries or proposals of or contacts with third parties
for any Acquisition Transaction involving Koll or any of the Subs and (ii)
immediately inform CBC of the details of such offer, proposal, inquiry or
contact and provide CBC copies of any written material related thereto, and
(iii) not accept (nor shall Koll's Board of Directors or any committee thereof
recommend) any such proposal or offer.
6.6 No Acquisitions or Investments.
(a) Except as set forth on Schedule 6.6, Koll and Subs shall not acquire or
agree to acquire by merging or consolidating with, or by purchasing a
substantial portion of the assets or stock of, or by any other manner, any
business or any corporation, partnership, association or other business
organization or division thereof.
(b) Except as set forth on Schedule 6.6, Koll and Subs shall not purchase or
otherwise acquire (through a joint venture or otherwise) or agree to purchase
or otherwise acquire more than a five percent (5%) interest in the assets,
equity or business of any other corporation, partnership, trust, limited
liability company or other entity.
6.7 No Dispositions. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.7, Koll and Subs
shall not and shall not agree to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any of
its assets that are material, individually or in the aggregate, to Koll and
Subs, taken as a whole, except in the ordinary course of business consistent
with prior practice (which includes the sale by Koll Dove Global Disposition
Services, L.L.C., of certain assets to which it takes title in the ordinary
course of its auction business consistent with past practice).
6.8 Indebtedness. Koll and Subs shall not and shall not agree to incur any
indebtedness for borrowed money (other than in connection with acquisitions
permitted under Section 6.6 or under credit facilities existing as of the date
hereof relating to working capital loans made in the ordinary course of
business consistent with past practice and working capital advances made by
Koll or a Sub to a Sub, Investment Entity or 50% JV in the ordinary course of
business, consistent with past practice) or guarantee any such indebtedness or
issue or sell any debt securities of Koll or Subs or guarantee any debt
securities of others.
6.9 Other Actions. Koll and Subs shall not permit any of their officers,
directors, employees or agents to take any action that would, or reasonably
would be expected to, result in any of its representations and warranties set
forth in this Agreement being or becoming untrue in any material respect, or
in any of the conditions set forth in Article 11 not being satisfied.
6.10 Advice of Changes. Koll and Subs shall confer on a regular basis with
CBC, report on operational matters and promptly advise CBC orally and in
writing of any change or event having, or which, insofar as can reasonably be
foreseen, could have, a Material Adverse Effect or which would cause or
constitute a material breach of any of the representations, warranties or
covenants of Koll or Subs contained herein. Except where prohibited by
applicable statues and regulations, Koll and Subs shall promptly provide CBC
(or its counsel) with copies of all filings made by Koll and Subs with any
state or federal governmental entity in connection with this Agreement or the
transactions contemplated hereby.
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6.11 Accounting Methods. Koll and Subs shall not change their methods of
accounting in effect at December 31, 1996, except as required by changes in
GAAP as concurred in by Koll's independent auditors and except to change their
fiscal year to conform with that of CBC.
6.12 Tax-Free Reorganization Treatment. Koll and Subs shall not take or
cause to be taken any action, whether before or after the Effective Time, that
would disqualify the Merger as a reorganization under Sections 368(a)(1)(A)
and 368(a)(2)(E) of the Code.
6.13 Compensation; Benefit Plans.
(a) Except as previously disclosed in writing to CBC prior to the execution
of this Agreement, Koll and Subs will not adopt or amend in any material
respect any collective bargaining agreement with employees, enter into, adopt,
amend or terminate any benefit plan or any other employee benefit plan or any
agreement, arrangement, plan or policy between such party and one or more of
its directors or officers, in each case so as to materially increase benefits
thereunder, increase the compensation or fringe benefits of any officer or
employee who earned $100,000 or more in total compensation during the twelve-
month period ended March 31, 1997 ("Key Employee") or any director or provide
any other benefit not required by any plan or arrangement in effect as of the
date hereof (including, without limitation, the granting of stock options,
stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units or
performance units or shares) other than to accelerate the vesting schedule of
Koll options outstanding on the date hereof or enter into any contract,
agreement, commitment or arrangement to do any of the foregoing, except (with
respect to employees who are not Key Employees or directors only) for normal
increases and benefit changes in the ordinary course of business consistent
with past practice or bonuses paid under policies consistent with past
practice that, in the aggregate, do not result in a material increase in
benefits or compensation expense to such party, create or amend any stock plan
or grant any equity based award pursuant to any stock plan or otherwise or
enter into or renew any contract, agreement, commitment or arrangement
providing for the payment to any Key Employee or director of such party of
compensation or benefits contingent, or the terms of which are materially
altered, upon the occurrence of any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, except for contracts, agreements, arrangements or commitments which
create an at-will employment relationship with an employee (other than a
director) or which provide for a severance payment to such an employee equal
to or less than eight months base salary for such employee, based on such
employee's current average monthly base salary.
(b) Schedule 6.13 contains a complete and correct list of all bonuses or
other compensation (not accrued on Koll's March 31, 1997 balance sheet or
included in the "Bonus Basket" (as defined below)) other than base salary (and
standard benefits), brokerage commissions and regular periodic payments (other
than bonuses) to agents and independent contractors in the ordinary course of
business consistent with past practice that may be paid to any officer,
employee, agent, director or independent contractor of Koll between the date
hereof and the Effective Time and the name of the individual designated to
receive such bonus or other compensation. Koll covenants and agrees that
between the date hereof and the Effective Time, it will not pay any bonus or
other compensation (other than base salary (and standard benefits), brokerage
commissions and regular periodic payments (other than bonuses) to agents and
independent contractors in the ordinary course of business consistent with
past practice) to any of its officers, directors, employees, agents or
independent contractors other than bonuses and other compensation set forth on
Schedule 6.13, accrued on Koll's March 31, 1997 balance sheet or included in
the Bonus Basket. In no event will the aggregate amount of all such bonuses
paid or payable between the date hereof and the Effective Time exceed the sum
of (i) the amount accrued on Koll's March 31, 1997 balance sheet plus (ii) the
aggregate amount shown on Schedule 6.13 plus (iii) the amount of the Bonus
Basket. For purposes of this Section 6.13(b) the "Bonus Basket" shall be an
amount not to exceed $500,000 and shall be accrued on Koll's June 30, 1997
balance sheet together with any bonus amounts accrued on Koll's March 31, 1997
balance sheet which are not paid between March 31, 1997 and June 30, 1997.
6.14 Liability Limitations. (i) The aggregate amount of indebtedness owed by
Koll, Subs, the Investment Entities and 50% JVs directly or indirectly
(including letters of credit), to Banks, savings and loans, thrifts and
similar institutions ("Bank Indebtedness") shall not exceed $47,375,000 as of
the Effective Time (exclusive of
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(A) indebtedness of Investment Entities or Subs which serve as investment
vehicles for clients of Koll or of Subs which indebtedness is secured solely
by the assets of such Investment Entity or Subs and (B) indebtedness under
those certain two revolving lines of credit by and between Comerica Bank and
Koll Dove Global Disposition Services LLC, not to exceed $600,000 under that
line of credit to be used for financing pre-auction expenses and not to exceed
$400,000 under that line of credit to be used for issuing standby letters of
credit) and the amounts owed for subcategories within the $47,375,000 shall
not exceed $2,375,000 with respect to a letter of credit securing the payment
of the balance of the purchase price with respect to the acquisition of CBS,
$3,750,000 with respect to financing the "Convenience Store Project" (but with
no obligation to do such project) and $41,250,000 for all other subcategories,
(ii) the aggregate amount loaned by Koll, Subs, each Investment Entity and
each 50% JV to employees, Affiliates and related persons shall not exceed the
amount so loaned on March 31, 1997 (excluding loans to entities with respect
to which Koll, a Sub, an Investment Entity or a 50% JV has an investment
management relationship for the purpose of purchasing real property and
working capital advances between wholly-owned Subs), and (iii) the aggregate
amount owed by Koll, Subs, Investment Entities and 50% JVs (other than any
amount which is reflected in Bank Indebtedness, which for purposes of this
clause (iii) shall include all amounts payable pursuant to the CC&F redemption
agreement referred to in Section 11.2(j)) with respect to the purchase of
businesses (whether structured as an asset purchase or a stock purchase) shall
not exceed the amount owed as of the date hereof (exclusive of earnouts and
profit participations). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
herein, a breach of clause (i) this Section shall not give rise to any cause
of action for damages, but only a purchase price adjustment as set forth in
Section 2.3(d), except to the extent a breach of clause (i) of this Section
results in a Material Adverse Effect on Koll, in which case CBC shall have the
right to terminate this agreement.
6.15 Certain Payments. Koll and its Subs will make all salary, benefit,
bonus and minority interest payments on a timely basis consistent with past
practice and any delay in making any such payment which is not consistent with
past practice and which causes the amount shown on the consolidated balance
sheet of Koll and its Subs as of the last day of the month preceding the
Closing to increase by over $250,000 from what it would have been if past
practice had been observed shall be treated as an increase in Bank
Indebtedness for purposes of Sections 2.3(c) and (d).
ARTICLE 7
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF KOLL SHAREHOLDERS
During the period from the date of this Agreement and continuing until the
Effective Time, the Koll Shareholders agree to comply with the following:
7.1 No Solicitations. The Koll Shareholders shall not, directly or
indirectly, through any officer, director, employee or agent (including any
investment banker, financial advisor, attorney, accountant or other
representative or agent) or otherwise, solicit, initiate or encourage
inquiries or the submission of proposals or offers from any Third Party
relating to any Acquisition Transaction or participate in any discussions or
negotiations regarding, or furnish to any other person any confidential
information with respect to, or otherwise cooperate in any way with, or
participate in, facilitate or agree to endorse or encourage, any effort or
attempt by any other person to do or seek any of the foregoing. The Koll
Shareholders shall (i) promptly advise CBC orally and in writing of any such
offer and of any inquiries or proposals of or contacts with third parties for
any Acquisition Transaction involving Koll or any of the Subs and (ii)
immediately inform CBC of the details of such offer, proposal, inquiry or
contact and provide CBC copies of any written material related thereto, and
(iii) not recommend or vote for acceptance of any such proposal or offer.
7.2 No Transfer. No Koll Shareholder shall directly or indirectly, transfer,
sell, assign, pledge, hypothecate, encumber or grant any option with respect
to or other interest in, any shares of Koll Common to any person or entity or
enter into any agreement or agree so to do.
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7.3 Agreement to Vote Shares. In consideration for the execution of this
Agreement and the Certificate of Merger by CBC and Acquisition Corporation,
each Koll Shareholder agrees to enter into a Voting Agreement and Irrevocable
Proxy in favor of CBC in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (which
Voting Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy will grant CBC the right, among other
things, to vote all of each such Koll Shareholders' shares of Koll Common in
favor of the Merger) and to vote all shares of Koll Common held by such person
entitled to vote at the Koll Stockholder's Meeting (and at any adjournment
thereof) in favor of the Merger.
ARTICLE 8
AGREEMENTS OF CBC
During the period from the date of this Agreement and continuing until the
Effective Time, CBC shall and shall cause its Subsidiaries to comply with the
following:
8.1 Ordinary Course. Each of CBC and each of its Subsidiaries shall carry on
their business in the usual, regular and ordinary course, including the
payment of all state and federal taxes, in substantially the same manner as
heretofore conducted and, to the extent consistent with such businesses, use
all commercially reasonable efforts consistent with past practice and policies
to preserve intact its present business organization, keep available the
services of its present officers, key employees, agents and representatives
and preserve its goodwill and relationships with existing and potential
customers, employees, independent contractors, clients, suppliers, and others
with whom business relationships exist to the end that its goodwill and
ongoing businesses shall be unimpaired at the Effective Time. Neither CBC nor
any of its Subsidiaries shall enter into any agreement which would prevent CBC
from consummating the transactions contemplated hereby.
8.2 Dividends; Changes in Stock. Each of CBC and its Subsidiaries that are
not wholly-owned shall not and shall not purpose to declare or pay any
dividends on or make other distributions in respect of any of its capital
stock, split, combine or reclassify any of its capital stock or issue or
authorize the issuance of any other securities in respect of, in lieu of or in
substitution for shares of their capital stock, or repurchase or otherwise
acquire any shares of its capital stock or rights to acquire any shares of
their capital stock. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this
Agreement shall restrict (i) CBC from paying dividends on its Preferred Stock
or (ii) CBC or any of its Subsidiaries from purchasing stock or other equity
interest in a direct or indirect wholly-owned Subsidiary.
8.3 Governing Documents. CBC shall not amend or agree to amend its charter
documents or Bylaws other than to change the authorized number of its
directors.
8.4 No Acquisitions. CBC and Subsidiaries shall not acquire or agree to
acquire by merging or consolidating with, or by purchasing a substantial
portion of the assets of, or by any other manner, any business or any
corporation, partnership, association or other business organization or
division thereof, or otherwise acquire or agree to acquire any assets which
individually or in the aggregate involve total consideration in excess of
$12,500,000.
8.5 No Dispositions. CBC and its Subsidiaries shall not sell, issue, lease
or otherwise dispose of any portion of its capital stock or assets that is
material, individually or in the aggregate, to CBC and its Subsidiaries taken
as a whole, or enter into any agreement or agree so to do, except in the
ordinary course of business consistent with prior practice and upon the
exercise of CBC options or other securities convertible into CBC Common or
enter into any merger, exchange, consolidation or other agreement not
permitted by Section 8.4, or enter into any agreement which would prevent CBC
from completing the transactions contemplated herein.
8.6 Other Actions. CBC and its Subsidiaries shall not permit any of their
officers, directors, employees or agents to take any action that would, or
reasonably would be expected to, result in any of its representations and
warranties set forth in this Agreement being or becoming untrue in any
material respect, or in any of the conditions set forth in Article 11 not
being satisfied.
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8.7 Accounting Methods. CBC and its Subsidiaries shall not change their
methods of accounting in effect at December 31, 1996, except as required by
changes in GAAP as concurred in by CBC's independent auditors.
8.8 Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
(a) CBC and Group shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent
permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be
amended, any person who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or
is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil,
criminal, administrative or investigative (a "Proceeding") by reason of the
fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a
director or officer of Koll or any Sub prior to the Effective Time (an
"Indemnified Agent"), against all liability and loss suffered and expenses
(including attorneys' fees) reasonably incurred by such person. CBC shall not
be required to indemnify and hold harmless a person in connection with a
Proceeding (or part thereof) (i) initiated by such person unless the
Proceeding (or part thereof initiated by such person) was authorized by the
Board of Directors or (ii) in which it is determined that such Indemnified
Agent had actual knowledge at or prior to the Closing of any fact, event or
circumstance which would have constituted a breach of this Agreement.
(b) The right to indemnification conferred by this Article 8 shall be
presumed to have been relied upon by the Indemnitee and shall be enforceable
as a contract right. CBC may enter into contracts to provide individual
Indemnitees with specific rights of indemnification to the fullest extent
permitted by applicable law and may create trust funds, grant security
interests, obtain letters of credit or use other means to ensure the payment
of such amounts as may be necessary to effect the rights provided in this
Article 8 or in any such contract.
(c) Except for any Proceeding described in the last sentence of Section
8.8(a), upon making a request for indemnification, the Indemnitee shall be
presumed to be entitled to indemnification under this Section 8.8 and CBC
shall have the burden of proof to overcome that presumption in reaching any
contrary determination. Such indemnification shall include the right to
receive payment in advance of any reasonable expenses incurred by the
Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding (other than a Proceeding
described in the last sentence of Section 8.8(a)) consistent with the
provisions of applicable law.
(d) If any Proceeding shall be brought or asserted under this Section 8.8,
the Indemnified Agent shall give prompt written notice of such action or claim
to the Indemnifying Party who shall assume the defense thereof, including the
employment of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Agent and the
payment of all expenses; except that any delay or failure to so notify the
Indemnifying Party shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations
hereunder only to the extent, if at all, that it is prejudiced by reason of
such delay or failure. The Indemnified Agent shall have the right to employ
separate counsel in any of the foregoing Proceedings and to participate in the
defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the
expense of the Indemnified Agent. In the event that the Indemnifying Party,
within ten days after notice of any such action or claim, fails to assume the
defense thereof, the Indemnified Agent shall have the right to undertake the
defense, compromise or settlement of such Proceeding for the account of the
Indemnifying Party and the Indemnifying Party shall use reasonable efforts to
assist in the defense of such matter, subject to the right of the Indemnifying
Party to assume, at its expense, the defense of such Proceeding with counsel
satisfactory to the Indemnified Agent at any time prior to the settlement,
compromise or final determination thereof, and provided that CBC shall not be
liable for any settlement of any claim effected without its written consent,
which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Anything in this Section 8.8 to the
contrary notwithstanding, the Indemnifying Party shall not, without the
Indemnified Agent's prior written consent, settle or compromise any action or
claim or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to any Proceeding
for anything other than money damages paid by the Indemnifying Party. The
Indemnifying Party may, without the Indemnified Agent's prior written consent,
settle or compromise any such Proceeding or consent to entry of any judgment
with respect to any such action or claim that requires solely the payment of
money damages by the Indemnifying Party and that includes as an unconditional
term thereof the release by the claimant or the plaintiff of the Indemnified
Agent from all liability with respect to such Proceeding. The Indemnified
Agents as a group may retain only one law firm to represent them with respect
to each such matter, at CBC's and Group's expense, unless there is, under
applicable standards of conduct, a conflict on any significant issue between
any two or more Indemnified Agents or between an
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Indemnified Agent and an Indemnifying Party which is a co-defendant in the
proceeding and is represented by the same counsel. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, nothing in this Section 8.8(b) shall be construed to require any
Indemnifying Party to indemnify any Indemnified Agent for any Unindemnified
Liability.
(e) This Section 8.8 is intended for the benefit of the Indemnified Agents
(each of whom shall be entitled to enforce this Section 8.8 against CBC) and
shall be binding upon all successors and assigns to CBC. This Section 8.8
shall survive the Effective Time and continue in full force and effect for a
period of six years after the Effective Time; provided, that, in the event any
claim is asserted or made within such six year period, all rights to
indemnification in respect of any such claim shall continue until final
disposition of such claim.
(f) If this Section 8.8 is found to be unenforceable under applicable law or
materially limited by a contract to which CBC or Group is a party, CBC and
Group shall indemnify the Indemnified Agents in accordance with the terms of
their current indemnity agreements with Koll and the current Bylaws and
Certificate of Incorporation of Koll.
8.9 Tax Treatment. CBC and its Subsidiaries shall not take or cause to be
taken any action, whether before or after the Effective Time, that would
disqualify the Merger as a reorganization under Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and
368(a)(2)(E) of the Code. CBC and Acquisition Corporation agree to make such
reasonable representations as may be requested by Koll or the Koll
Shareholders in connection with the opinion to be delivered by counsel for
Koll pursuant to Section 11.3(g).
8.10 Listing on NASDAQ. CBC shall take all appropriate actions for listing
the shares of CBC Common to be received in the Merger on NASDAQ.
8.11 Advice of Changes. CBC shall confer on a regular basis with Koll,
report on operational matters and promptly advise Koll orally and in writing
of any change or event having, or which, insofar as can reasonably be
foreseen, could have, a Material Adverse Effect or which would cause or
constitute a material breach of any of the representations, warranties or
covenants of CBC contained herein. Except where prohibited by applicable
statues and regulations, CBC shall promptly provide Koll (or its counsel) with
copies of all filings made by CBC with any state or federal governmental
entity in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated
hereby.
ARTICLE 9
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE FORM S-4 AND THE PROXY STATEMENT
As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, CBC, with the cooperation
of Koll, shall prepare and file the Form S-4 with the SEC, in which the Proxy
Statement will be included as part of a prospectus. CBC shall use its best
efforts to promptly respond to comments from the SEC and to file amendments to
the Form S-4 in order to have the Form S-4 declared effective under the
Securities Act as promptly as practicable after such filing. CBC shall also
take any action required to be taken under any applicable state securities or
blue sky laws in connection with the issuance of the CBC Common in the Merger.
Koll shall use its best efforts to furnish to CBC all information concerning
Koll and the holders of its outstanding securities as may be reasonably
requested in connection with any action contemplated by this Article 9. CBC
will promptly notify Koll and provide Koll with copies of any correspondence
between CBC and its representatives, on the one hand and the SEC, its staff or
any state securities administrators on the other.
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ARTICLE 10
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
10.1 Access to Information. Koll shall afford to CBC and shall cause its
independent accountants to afford to CBC, and its accountants, counsel and
other representatives, reasonable access during normal business hours during
the period prior to the Effective Time to all of Koll and Sub's properties,
books, contracts, commitments and records and to the independent accountants
reasonable access to the audit work papers and other records of Koll's
accountants. During such period, Koll shall use reasonable efforts to furnish
promptly to CBC a copy of each report, schedule and other document filed or
received by Koll during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal
and state securities laws and all other information concerning the business,
properties and personnel of Koll and Subs as CBC may reasonably request. CBC
will not use such information for purposes other than this Agreement and will
otherwise hold such information in confidence (and CBC will cause its
consultants and advisors also to hold such information in confidence) pursuant
to the terms of that certain Confidentiality Agreement, dated as of March 21,
1997, by and among CBC, Koll, FS, Apollo and Donald M. Koll until such time as
such information otherwise becomes publicly available, and in the event of
termination of this Agreement for any reason CBC shall promptly return, or
cause to be returned, to the disclosing party all documents obtained from Koll
and Subs, and any copies made of such documents, extracts and copies thereof.
CBC shall provide to Koll and its counsel, independent accountants and other
representatives, access to such information regarding CBC as, in CBC's sole
opinion, would customarily be provided to an underwriter in connection with a
Registration Statement on Form S-1 covering shares of CBC Common or attached
as an exhibit thereto.
10.2 Legal Conditions to the Merger. Each party will take and will cause its
respective Subsidiaries to take all reasonable actions necessary to comply
promptly with all legal requirements which may be imposed on such party with
respect to the Merger (including furnishing all information required under the
HSR Act) and will promptly cooperate with and furnish information to the other
party in connection with any such requirements imposed upon such other party
or any Subsidiary of such other party in connection with the Merger. Each
party will take, and will cause its respective Subsidiaries to take, all
reasonable actions to obtain (and to cooperate with the other party and its
Subsidiaries in obtaining) any consent, authorization, order or approval of,
or any exemption by, any governmental authority, or other third party,
required to be obtained or made by such party or its Subsidiaries (or by the
other party or its Subsidiaries) in connection with the Merger or the taking
of any action contemplated thereby or by this Agreement. For purposes of this
Section 10.2 only, Koll will not be considered a Subsidiary of FS.
10.3 Koll Stockholders' Approval. Koll agrees to submit this Agreement, the
Certificate of Merger and any related matters to its stockholders for
approval, all as provided by law and its Certificate of Incorporation and
Bylaws, at a meeting which will be held as soon as practicable after the date
hereof. The Board of Directors of Koll has unanimously recommended to the Koll
stockholders that such stockholders approve the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement and the Certificate of Merger.
10.4 CBC Stockholders' Approval. CBC agrees to submit this Agreement, the
Certificate of Merger and any related matters to its stockholders for
approval, by means of the Proxy Statement, all as provided by law and its
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, at a meeting which will be held as
soon as practicable after the date hereof. The Board of Directors of CBC has
unanimously recommended to the CBC stockholders that such stockholders approve
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Certificate of Merger.
10.5 Dissenting Shares. As promptly as practicable after the date of the
Koll Stockholders' Meeting and prior to the Closing Date, Koll shall furnish
CBC with the name, address and number of Dissenting Shares owned by each
Dissenting Stockholder.
10.6 Communications. Between the date hereof and the Effective Time, neither
Koll nor CBC will (i) furnish any communication to its stockholders, any
analysts, the press or to the public generally if the subject matter thereof
relates to the other party or to the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or the Certificate
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of Merger without the prior approval of the other party as to the content
thereof, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld (unless such
disclosure is nonetheless required in the opinion of counsel), and (ii)
respond to all inquiries from stockholders, analysts, the press or the public
generally regarding the other parties hereto or transactions contemplated by
this Agreement or the Certificate of Merger with "No comment", subject, in
each case, to each party's compliance with applicable law. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Koll and CBC may communicate with their respective customers and
clients on a "need-to-know" basis and provided that each such client or
customer agrees to keep the information conveyed confidential.
10.7 Delivery of Stock Certificates. CBC will promptly issue and deliver as
and when required by the provisions of this Agreement, the certificates
representing the shares of CBC Common into which the shares of Koll Common
outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall have been converted
as provided in this Agreement.
10.8 Update to Disclosures.
(a) Without limiting any party's right to rely on the representations and
warranties as of the date of this Agreement, each party shall provide the
others with updates to the disclosures provided or made available to the other
as to material facts which arise between the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date and which, if they had occurred and been known prior to the date
of this Agreement, would have been required to have been disclosed in order to
make the representations and warranties contained in Articles 3, 4 or 5, as
applicable, true and correct as of the date of this Agreement.
(b) Koll will advise CBC as soon as reasonably practicable if any customers
from whom it receives annualized revenue of more than $250,000 indicates that
it is either materially dissatisfied with services being provided by Koll or
any Sub or the proposed Merger.
10.9 Good Faith. Each party shall act in good faith in an attempt to cause
all the conditions precedent to its obligations under this Agreement to be
satisfied. Each party will act in good faith and take all reasonable action
within its capability necessary to render accurate as of the Effective Time
its representations and warranties contained in this Agreement.
10.10 State Statutes. If any state takeover law shall become applicable to
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, CBC and its Board of
Directors or Koll and its Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall use
their reasonable best efforts to obtain such approvals and take such actions
as are necessary so that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement may
be consummated as promptly as practicable on the terms contemplated by this
Agreement and otherwise to minimize the effects of such state takeover law on
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
10.11 Affiliates. At least ten days prior to the date of the Koll
Stockholders' Meeting, Koll shall deliver to CBC a list of names and addresses
of those persons who were, in Koll's reasonable judgment, at the record date
for the Koll Stockholders' Meeting, "affiliates" of Koll within the meaning of
Rule 145 (each such person, together with the persons identified below, an
"Affiliate") of the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC under the
Securities Act ("Rule 145"). Koll shall provide CBC such information and
documents as CBC shall reasonably request for purposes of reviewing such list.
There shall be added to such list the names and addresses of any other person
(within the meaning of Rule 145) that CBC reasonably identifies (by written
notice to Koll within three Business Days after CBC's receipt of such list) as
being a person who may be deemed to be an Affiliate of Koll within the meaning
of Rule 145; provided, however, that no such person identified by CBC shall be
added to the list of Affiliates of Koll if CBC shall receive from Koll, on or
before the Effective Time, an opinion of counsel reasonably satisfactory to
CBC to the effect that such person is not an Affiliate. Koll shall use its
best efforts to deliver or cause to be delivered to CBC, prior to the
Effective Time, from each of the Affiliates of Koll identified in the
foregoing list (as the same may be supplemented as aforesaid), agreements
(collectively, the "Koll Affiliate Agreements") substantially in the form
attached to this Agreement as Exhibit D. CBC and Acquisition Corporation shall
be entitled to issue appropriate stop transfer instructions to the transfer
agent for CBC Common Stock, consistent with the terms of such Affiliate
Agreements, whether or not such Affiliate Agreements are actually delivered to
CBC.
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10.12 Koll Options.
(a) Substitute CBC Options. Subject to the provisions of this Section 10.12,
at and as of the Effective Time, CBC will substitute a CBC Option for each
Koll Option outstanding under a Koll option plan held by an individual who is
a director, employee or consultant of Koll or Subs immediately prior to the
Effective Time. In addition, following the Effective Time, each such
individual entitled to receive a CBC Option will receive a number of Warrants
equal to the Warrant Exchange Ratio multiplied by the number of shares of Koll
Common into which such Koll Option is exercisable. Each and every CBC Option
so substituted by CBC under this Agreement will continue to have, and be
subject to, substantially the same terms and conditions set forth in the Koll
option plans and/or in the other documents governing such Koll Option
immediately prior to the Effective Time, except that such CBC Option will be
exercisable for that number of whole shares of CBC Common equal to the product
of the number of shares of Koll Common that were purchasable under such Koll
Option immediately prior to the Effective Time multiplied by the Stock
Exchange Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares of CBC
Common, and the per share exercise price for the shares of CBC Common issuable
upon exercise of such CBC Option will be equal to the quotient determined by
dividing the exercise price per share of Koll Common at which such Koll Option
was exercisable immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Stock Exchange
Ratio, and rounding the resulting exercise price up to the nearest whole cent.
The parties shall use their best efforts to provide that the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement will not terminate or accelerate any
substituted CBC Option or any right of exercise, vesting or repurchase
thereunder with respect to shares acquired upon exercise of such option other
than Koll Options intentionally accelerated by Koll in contemplation of the
Merger. The right to receive a substituted CBC Option issued pursuant to any
documents governing such substituted CBC Option may not be assigned or
transferred in any manner except by operation of law, by will or by the laws
of descent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Section shall be
void. As of the Effective Time, CBC shall have reserved for issuance and
continue to maintain shares of CBC Common sufficient to issue the required
shares of CBC Common pursuant to the exercise of the substituted CBC Options
after the Effective Time. CBC shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause
any CBC Options issued in substitution for existing Koll Options and any
Warrants issued in respect of such Koll Options pursuant to this Section 10.12
to be covered by an effective Registration Statement under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") at or before the Effective Time.
CBC covenants and agrees that on or prior to the Closing Date, CBC's Board of
Directors (or a committee thereof composed solely of two or more non-employee
directors (as defined in Rule 16b-3(b)(3)(i) of the Exchange Act)) shall have,
in accordance with Rule 16b-3(d)(1) of the Exchange Act, approved the grant of
such substituted CBC Options, identified the individuals receiving such CBC
Options and identified which of such individuals are or following the Merger
will be directors or officers of CBC subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange
Act.
(b) Documentation. At the Closing, CBC shall issue to each holder of an
outstanding Koll Option a document evidencing the substitution of a CBC Option
for such Koll Option pursuant to this Section, in a form mutually satisfactory
to the parties hereto.
(c) Reallocation of Warrants. Following the Effective Time and until the
Warrants become exercisable, if any CBC Option substituted for a Koll Option
expires or is terminated without being exercised, all Warrants issued in
respect of such option shall be forfeited by the holder thereof. At such time
as the Warrants become exercisable, all Warrants forfeited pursuant to the
immediately preceding sentence shall be reallocated among those individuals
who held shares of Koll Common or Koll Options as of the date hereof (as set
forth on Schedule 3.2(c)) (each a "Reallocation Holder" and collectively, the
"Reallocation Holders") pro rata based on the aggregate number of shares of
the CBC Common issued and shares of CBC Common underlying CBC Options issued
to each Reallocation Holder pursuant hereto divided by the total number of
shares of CBC Common issued and shares of CBC Common underlying CBC Options
issued to all Reallocation Holders pursuant hereto.
10.13 Composition of CBC Board. Following the Effective Time, so long as the
Koll Shareholders who are signatories to this Agreement hold shares equal to
60% of the shares originally issued to them pursuant to this Agreement (as
adjusted to reflect stock splits, reverse stock splits, reclassifications,
recapitalizations and
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similar events) CBC will cause three individuals selected by the Koll
Shareholders (the "Majority Koll Shareholders") holding a majority of the
shares of CBC Common received in the Merger and then held by the Koll
Shareholders and reasonably satisfactory to the Corporate Governance Committee
of CBC's Board of Directors to be nominated for election to CBC's Board of
Directors. For so long as they are employed or engaged by CBC two of those
individuals will be RW and DMK. In addition to the three directors referred to
above, following the Effective Time and until the election of directors to
CBC's Board of Directors first following the Effective Time, CBC will cause
one individual selected by AP KMS II, LLC and reasonably satisfactory to the
Corporate Governance Committee of CBC's Board of Directors to be nominated to
CBC's Board of Directors. In the event that the Koll Shareholders no longer
hold shares equal to 60% of the shares originally issued to them pursuant to
this Agreement (as adjusted to reflect stock splits, reverse stock splits,
reclassifications, recapitalizations and similar events), so long as FS owns
60% of the shares originally issued to FS pursuant to this Agreement (as
adjusted to reflect stock splits, reverse stock splits, reclassifications,
recapitalizations and similar events) CBC will cause one individual selected
by FS and reasonably satisfactory to CBC to be nominated for election to CBC's
Board of Directors. Upon their election to CBC's Board of Directors, CBC shall
enter into an indemnity agreement with the directors described above in the
form which CBC's current directors and CBC are parties to.
10.14 Agreements of Donald M. Koll. DMK hereby agrees (i) to the assignment
to CBC of the License Agreement and the Noncompetition Agreements and (ii) to
cause KHC to enter into the Voting Agreement and to otherwise comply with the
provisions of Section 7.3.
10.15 Tax Treatment. Each party hereto agrees to take such further actions
consistent with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law as may be
reasonably necessary to cause the Merger to be treated as a reorganization
under Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(E) of the Code, including but not
limited to preparing appropriate returns, filings and reports consistent with
the treatment of the Merger as such a reorganization, provided, however, that
CBC shall not be required to take any action which, in the sole judgment of
CBC, would incur or result in it incurring a material economic cost.
10.16 Reservation of Shares. CBC will at all times reserve and keep
available out of its authorized but unissued shares of CBC Common such number
of shares as is issuable upon exercise of all outstanding Warrants, CBC
Options or other rights to subscribe for or purchase CBC Common.
10.17 K/B Opportunity Funds. Koll will do the following with respect to K/B
Opportunity Fund I, K/B Opportunity Fund II and K/B Opportunity Fund III
(individually a "K/B Fund" and collectively the "K/B Funds"):
(a) Prior to the Closing, Koll will cause the general partner of each K/B
Fund to advise each limited partner or other investor in such K/B Fund of the
impending merger between Koll and CBC and that the general partner intends to
engage Group as a listing broker where it is the best choice as listing broker
and where Group is not the listing broker to pay it an appropriate commission
only if and when it provides the buyer for any property sold by such K/B Fund.
After the Closing, the Koll Shareholders will use their reasonable best
efforts to cause each K/B Fund to engage Group as the exclusive listing broker
for the disposition of such fund's properties or, where that is not feasible,
to engage Group as the listing broker on a property by property basis.
(b) In the event at any time prior to January 1, 2003, a K/B Fund is unable
to pay Group a commission (whether as listing or procuring broker) because one
or more limited partners in a K/B Fund has objected to such payment, and such
K/B Fund is unable to resolve the objection within 60 days so that Group may
receive its commission if it is the listing or procuring broker, then the Koll
Shareholders will owe to Group the applicable commission with respect to such
property as determined from Schedule 10.17. In the event the partnership
agreement of any K/B Fund is amended in a legally binding manner to permit
Group to be paid commissions with respect to all of the properties of such
Fund this Section 10.17 shall not apply to such Fund. To the extent the
limited partners of and any other investors in any K/B Fund consent (in a
legally binding manner) to Group
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receiving commissions with respect to one or more properties or waive (in a
legally binding manner) any prohibition on Group receiving commissions on one
or more properties then this Section 10.17 shall not apply to such properties.
(c) The Koll Shareholders shall have no obligation to pay a commission with
respect to any property transferred to a Real Estate Investment Trust as to
which a Koll Affiliate is an asset manager, a sub asset manager or a property
manager (an "Affiliated REIT") or to the extent Group has received commissions
with respect to the sale of properties by the K/B Funds (whether from the K/B
Funds, the Koll Shareholders or a third party) equal to half of the maximum
commission applicable to "Eligible Properties" as determined pursuant to
Schedule 10.17. The term Eligible Properties means the properties listed on
Schedule 10.17 other than (i) any such properties listed as "Non-Included
Properties," (ii) any properties transferred, prior to January 1, 2003, to an
Affiliated REIT and (iii) any property sold prior to January 1, 2003 by such
fund where throughout the period such property has been offered for sale,
Group has the right or a full and fair competitive opportunity to receive a
commission from its sale if Group were the listing or procuring broker. The
Koll Shareholders may pay the aggregate amount, if any, due to Group by the
Koll Shareholders pursuant to this Section 10.17 at any time, up to and
including December 31, 2002, at which date all amounts due hereunder must be
paid. At such time as the Koll Shareholders pay the amounts due hereunder, if
any, in addition to the amounts due calculated in accordance with Schedule
10.17, the Koll Shareholders shall also pay interest on such amounts, at a
rate of eight percent (8%), compounded annually, from the date an obligation
is incurred hereunder until the date such payment is made. Any commissions
collected by Group with respect to the disposition of Eligible Properties in
excess of the amounts set forth on Schedule 10.17 with respect to a specified
K/B Fund shall be applied to reduce any amounts thereafter payable by the Koll
Shareholders with respect to the other K/B Funds.
(d) Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Agreement, the
provisions of this Section 10.17 shall survive the consummation of the Merger
and the Effective Time and shall continue until the earlier of (i) the Koll
Shareholders have satisfied all their obligations under Subsections (b) and
(c) hereof, (ii) Group has received commissions with respect to the sale of
properties by the K/B Funds (whether from the K/B Funds, the Koll Shareholders
or a third party) equal to half of the maximum commission applicable to
"Eligible Properties" as determined pursuant to Schedule 10.17 and Section
10.17(c) or (iii) all Eligible Properties have been transferred to an
Affiliated REIT.
ARTICLE 11
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
11.1 Conditions to Each Party's Obligations to Effect the Merger. The
respective obligations of each party to effect the Merger shall be subject to
the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date of the following conditions
unless waived by such party:
(a) Stockholder Approval. This Agreement shall have been approved and
adopted by a majority vote of the holders of the outstanding shares of each of
CBC Common and Koll Common.
(b) Government Approvals. All authorizations, consents, orders or approvals
of, or declarations or filings with, or expiration of waiting periods imposed
by, any governmental authority necessary for the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement including, but not limited to,
termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act, such requirements under
applicable state securities laws, the NASD and the Nasdaq National Market
shall have been filed, occurred or been obtained, other than filings and
approvals relating to the Merger if failure to make such filings or obtain
such approvals would not have a Material Adverse Effect on CBC or Koll.
(c) Third-Party Approvals. Any and all consents or approvals required from
third parties relating to contracts, agreements, Permits, leases and other
instruments, shall have been obtained (including without limitation the
consent of The Sumitomo Bank, Limited (the "Bank") under that certain Third
Amended and
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Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement by and between CBC and the Bank and
the consent of Sumitomo (Dublin) Limited under that certain Senior
Subordinated Credit Agreement between CBC and Sumitomo (Dublin) Limited),
except for those consents or approvals with respect to which the failure to
obtain would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
(d) Form S-4. The Form S-4 shall have become effective under the Securities
Act and shall not be the subject of any stop order or proceeding seeking a
stop order. None of the information supplied by CBC or Koll for inclusion in
the Form S-4, and the Proxy Statement included therein, at the date such
information shall have been supplied and at the time of the Stockholders'
Meetings, shall have contained any untrue statement of a material fact or
omitted to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary
in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under
which they were made, not misleading.
(e) Statutes. No statute, rule or regulation shall have been enacted by the
government of the United States or any state or agency thereof which would
make the consummation of the Merger illegal, prohibit CBC's or Surviving
Corporation's ownership or operation of all or a material portion of the
business or assets of Koll and Subs, taken as a whole, or compel CBC or
Surviving Corporation to dispose of or hold separate all or a material portion
of the business or assets of Koll and Subs, taken as a whole, as a result of
the Merger, or render CBC, Koll or Acquisition Corporation unable to
consummate the Merger, except for any waiting period provisions.
11.2 Conditions to Obligations of CBC and Acquisition Corporation. The
obligations of CBC and Acquisition Corporation to effect the Merger are
subject to the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date of the following
conditions, unless waived by CBC and Acquisition Corporation:
(a) Representations and Warranties. (i) The representations and warranties
of the Koll Shareholders and Koll set forth in this Agreement and the
Certificate of Merger and of RGW and RSA set forth in their respective
Minority Shareholders Agreements which are qualified with respect to
materiality or Material Adverse Effect shall be true and correct in all
respects and (ii) the representations and warranties of the Koll Stockholders,
Koll and of RGW and RSA that are not so qualified shall be true and correct in
all respects, except for such failures to be true and correct which would not
have a Material Adverse Effect, individually or in the aggregate, in both
cases as of the date of this Agreement and as if made at and as of the Closing
Date (except with respect to representations and warranties made as of another
date, for which compliance shall be determined as of such date), provided,
however, that the representations and warranties contained in Sections 3.2(a),
(b) and (c), 3.25, 4.1 and 4.3 of this Agreement and in Section 2 of each of
the Minority Shareholders Agreements shall be true and correct in all respects
regardless of whether the failure of such representations and warranties to be
true and correct would have a Material Adverse Effect. CBC shall have received
certificates signed by each Koll Shareholder and by the chief executive
officer and the president of Koll certifying as to all of the above.
(b) Performance of Obligations of Koll. Each Koll Shareholder, Koll and Subs
shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be
performed by each under this Agreement and the Certificate of Merger prior to
the Closing Date, and CBC shall have received certificates signed by each Koll
shareholder and by the chief executive officer and the president of Koll to
such effect.
(c) Opinion of Koll's Counsel. CBC shall have received an opinion dated the
Closing Date of Riordan & McKinzie, counsel to Koll, in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to CBC and its counsel.
(d) Dissenting Shares. The number of Dissenting Shares shall not exceed
100,000 shares of Koll Common.
(e) No Material Adverse Change. Since December 31, 1996 there shall have
been no changes in the financial condition results of operations, business or
properties of Koll, Subs, the Investment Entities or the 50% JVs which
changes, individually or in the aggregate, have had or may be reasonably
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, excluding any change caused by the
loss of the services of its present officers, employees, agents and
representatives.
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(f) Noncompetition Agreement. DMK shall have entered into a covenant not to
compete with CBC similar to those certain Noncompetition and Confidentiality
Agreements (the "Noncompetition Agreements), each dated as of April 1, 1996,
by and among (i) Koll, DMK and FS and (ii) Koll, DMK, and Apollo, and in
substantially the form of Exhibit E hereto.
(g) License Agreement. Koll, The Koll Company and DMK shall have executed
and delivered to CBC an Assignment Agreement in substantially the form of
Exhibit F hereto assigning that certain Amended License Agreement (the
"License Agreement"), dated as of November 23, 1994, by and among Koll, The
Koll Company and DMK and all rights of Koll thereunder to CBC.
(h) Voting Agreement. The Koll Shareholders shall have entered into a Voting
Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto
and such Voting Agreement shall be in full force and effect and there shall
have been no material breach by any Koll Shareholder thereunder.
(i) Legal Action. No temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction or
permanent injunction or other order preventing the consummation of the Merger
or materially limiting CBC's ability to own or operate Koll and Subs, taken as
a whole, shall have been issued by any federal or state court and remain in
effect, and no litigation or other proceeding instituted by any Governmental
Entity or by any of the stockholders of Koll seeking the issuance of such an
order or injunction, shall be pending which, in the good faith judgment of
CBC's Board of Directors has a reasonable probability of resulting in such
order or injunction. In the event any such order or injunction shall have been
issued, each party agrees to use its reasonable efforts to have any such
injunction lifted.
(j) CC&F. Koll/CC&F Management Services, a California General Partnership
shall have redeemed the interest of CC&F Asset Management Co., Inc. therein on
substantially the terms and conditions set forth in that certain draft
redemption agreement previously delivered to CBC by Koll pursuant to a jointly
signed memorandum and all provisions of the partnership agreement governing
such partnership (the "CC&F Partnership Agreement") which in any way, directly
or indirectly, restrict or could restrict Koll or CBC or any of their
respective Affiliates from engaging in any business in any geographic area at
any time, including without limitation rendering "Management Services" in the
"Project Territory" (as both such terms in quotes are defined in the CC&F
Partnership Agreement, as amended) shall be of no further force and effect and
there shall be no new provisions which could have any such effect.
(k) Restrictions on Business. Neither Koll nor any Sub, affiliate or entity
in which Koll has a direct or indirect investment shall be a party to any
agreement (i) entered into after the date hereof or (ii) entered into before
the date hereof and not disclosed on Schedule 11.2(i) hereto, which would
subject CBC or any Affiliate of CBC to any covenant not to compete or similar
agreement or provision which would materially affect CBC or any of its
Affiliates' respective businesses. Notwithstanding anything else contained
herein, neither Koll nor any Sub, Investment Entity, 50% JV or Affiliate of
Koll shall be a party to any agreement which would materially limit Group's
ability to provide sales or leasing brokerage services in the Cincinnati, Ohio
area.
(l) Termination of Agreements. The Third Amended and Restated Stockholders
Agreement and all Registrations Rights Agreements set forth on Schedule 3.3
and all other stockholders or shareholders, registrations rights and similar
agreements relating to equity securities of Koll (other than agreements
entered into pursuant hereto) shall have been terminated.
(m) No Liens. All shares of Koll Common delivered or exchanged pursuant
hereto shall be free and clear of all Liens other than Liens in favor of Koll.
(n) Credit Agreement. Bankers Trust Company ("BT") and such other lenders
under that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January
9, 1997, as amended, by and among BT, as agent, Koll and the other parties
thereto as are required to create an effective waiver shall have waived any
Event of Default which would be caused by the Merger for a period of 60 days
following the Effective Time and shall have agreed that no payments of
principal shall be due thereunder until such time and there shall be no other
Event of Default thereunder.
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(o) Change in Receivables. The result achieved by dividing the trade
accounts receivable of Koll and its Subs as of the last day of the month
preceding the Closing by revenues for the twelve months ending with such day
shall not be less than 97% of the Average Receivables Ratio. The term Average
Receivables Ratio shall be determined by adding together the results of the
following calculations and dividing by six:
Trade accounts receivable at 6/30/97 divided by revenues for the 12 months
ended 6/30/97
Trade accounts receivable at 5/31/97 divided by revenues for the 12 months
ended 5/31/97
Trade accounts receivable at 4/30/97 divided by revenues for the 12 months
ended 4/30/97
Trade accounts receivable at 3/31/97 divided by revenues for the 12 months
ended 3/31/97
Trade accounts receivable at 2/28/97 divided by revenues for the 12 months
ended 2/28/97
Trade accounts receivable at 1/31/97 divided by revenues for the 12 months
ended 1/31/97
All calculations shall be made in accordance with GAAP in a manner
consistent with the normal practices of Koll.
(p) Change in Payables. The average period for which accounts payable have
been outstanding for the month preceding the Closing shall not exceed by more
than 3% the sum of the average period for which trade payables have been
outstanding on the last day of each month for the twelve-month period ended
June 30, 1997 divided by 12. All calculations shall be made in accordance with
GAAP in a manner consistent with the normal practices of Koll.
(q) RW Stock Ownership. RW must be the sole legal and beneficial owner of a
minimum of 5,000 shares of Koll Common immediately prior to the Effective
Time.
(r) General Release. The Koll Shareholders shall have signed a General
Release in substantially the form of Exhibit G hereto.
(s) Minority Shareholder Agreements. Richard G. Wollack and Richard S.
Abraham shall each have executed an agreement (the "Minority Shareholders
Agreements") with CBC and Acquisition Corporation in substantially the form of
Exhibit I hereto, pursuant to which each makes certain representations and
warranties in favor of CBC and Acquisition Corporation.
11.3 Conditions to Obligations of Koll. The obligations of Koll to effect
the Merger are subject to the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date of
the following conditions unless waived by Koll:
(a) Representations and Warranties.
(i) The representations and warranties of CBC and Acquisition Corporation
set forth in this Agreement and the Certificate of Merger which are
qualified with respect to knowledge, materiality or Material Adverse Effect
shall be true and correct in all respects and
(ii) the representations and warranties of CBC and Acquisition
Corporation that are not so qualified shall be true and correct in all
respects, except for such failures to be true and correct which would not
have a Material Adverse Effect, individually or in the aggregate, in both
cases, as of the date of this Agreement and as if made at and as of the
Closing Date (except with respect to representations and warranties made as
of another date, for which compliance shall be determined as of such date),
provided, however, that the representations and warranties contained in
Section 5.3(a) and 5.9 must be true and correct in all respects regardless
of whether the failure of such representations and warranties to be true
and correct would have a Material Adverse Effect, Koll shall have received
a certificate signed by the chief executive officer of CBC to such effect.
(b) Performance of Obligations of CBC and Acquisition Corporation. CBC and
Acquisition Corporation shall have performed in all material respects all
obligations required to be performed by them under this Agreement prior to the
Closing Date, and Koll shall have received a certificate signed by the chief
executive officer of CBC to such effect (attaching all resolutions specified
in Section 10.12).
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(c) Opinion of CBC's Counsel. Koll shall have received an opinion dated the
Closing Date of Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP, in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to Koll and its counsel.
(d) No Material Adverse Change. Since December 31, 1996 there shall have
been no changes in the financial condition results of operations, obligations
business or properties of CBC or its Subsidiaries which, in the aggregate,
have had or may be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(e) Legal Action. No temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction or
permanent injunction or other order preventing the consummation of the Merger
shall have been issued by any federal or state court and remain in effect, and
no litigation or other proceeding instituted by any Governmental Entity or by
any of the Koll stockholders seeking the issuance of such order or injunction,
shall be pending which, in the good faith judgment of Koll's Board of
Directors has a reasonable probability of resulting in such order or
injunction. In the event any such order or injunction shall have been issued,
each party agrees to use its reasonable efforts to have any such injunction
lifted.
(f) Registration Rights Agreement. CBC shall have entered into a
Registration Rights Agreement with the Koll Shareholders in substantially the
form of Exhibit H hereto.
(g) Tax Opinion. Koll and its stockholders shall have received a written
opinion of Riordan & McKinzie, counsel for Koll, in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to them to the effect that the Merger will constitute
a reorganization within the meaning of Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(E)
of the Code and that no gain or loss will be recognized by Koll and its
stockholders as a result of the receipt of CBC Common and Warrants pursuant
hereto. Counsel shall, in rendering such opinion, be entitled to rely on
representations of CBC, Acquisition Corporation, Koll and the Koll
Shareholders.
(h) Listing on NASDAQ. All appropriate actions shall have been taken for
listing the shares of CBC Common to be received in the Merger on NASDAQ.
(i) Substitute CBC Options. CBC shall have taken all actions required to
execute and deliver the CBC Option agreements pursuant to Section 10.12 which
agreements shall be effective as of the Effective Time and to otherwise comply
with Section 10.12.
(j) Warrant Agreement. CBC shall have entered into a Warrant Agreement in
substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto with the parties named therein.
ARTICLE 12
CLOSING
12.1 Closing Date. The Closing under this Agreement (the "Closing") shall be
held as promptly as practicable, but not more than one (1) business day
following the later of the approval of the Merger by the stockholders of CBC
at the CBC Stockholders Meeting, and satisfaction of all other conditions
precedent to the Merger specified in this Agreement, unless duly waived by the
party entitled to satisfaction thereof. In any event, if the Closing has not
occurred on or before October 31, 1997, this Agreement may be terminated as
provided in Section 15.1(c). Such date on which the Closing is to be held is
herein referred to as the "Closing Date." The Closing shall be held at the
offices of Pillsbury Madison & Sutro, 725 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
90017, at 10:00 A.M. on such date, or at such other time and place as the
parties may agree upon in writing.
12.2 Filing Date. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, on the
Closing Date a fully executed and acknowledged copy of the Certificate of
Merger meeting the requirements of the Delaware General Corporation Law, shall
be filed with the Delaware Secretary of State, all in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 13
INDEMNIFICATION
13.1 Survival. The representations, warranties and covenants of Koll, the
Koll Shareholders, CBC and Acquisition Corporation contained in this Agreement
shall terminate at the Effective Time with the exceptions of (i) the
representations and warranties of the Koll Shareholders made in Section 4.1
(Title and Authority) which shall be of unlimited duration, (ii) the
representations and warranties of the Koll Shareholders made in Section 4.2
(Undisclosed Liabilities) which shall survive for one year following the
Effective Time and (iii) the representations and warranties of the Koll
Shareholders contained in Section 4.3 (Misstatements) which shall survive for
one year following the Effective Time and (iv) the representations and
warranties of CBC made in Sections 5.3(a) (Authority) and 5.9 (Issuance of
Common Stock) which shall be of unlimited duration. Each of the
representations and warranties listed in the foregoing clauses (i), (ii),
(iii) and (iv), any updates to the Schedules relating thereto and the
Certificates delivered pursuant to Sections 11.2(a) and 11.3(a) to the extent
they relate thereto shall be deemed renewed by the appropriate party at the
Closing as if made at such time and shall survive the Closing and continue in
full force and effect thereafter, for the respective periods set forth in
Clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv), even if the damaged party knew or had
reason to know of any misrepresentation or breach of warranty at the time of
Closing, unless such misrepresentation or breach is disclosed in an Exhibit or
Schedule hereto or any updates to the Schedules pursuant to Section 10.8
hereof.
13.2 Indemnification by the Koll Shareholders.
(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Section 13.2, on and
after the Closing Date, the Koll Shareholders shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless CBC and Acquisition Corporation, and each of their respective
Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns
(collectively, "CBC's Indemnified Persons"), and shall reimburse CBC's
Indemnified Persons, for, from and against, each and every demand, claim, loss
(which shall include any diminution in value), liability, judgment, and damage
(and costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, (collectively, "Losses")
imposed on or incurred by CBC's Indemnified Persons, directly or indirectly,
relating to, resulting from or arising out of any inaccuracy in any
representation or warranty (which survived the Closing pursuant to Section
13.1) in any respect, whether or not CBC's Indemnified Persons relied thereon
or had knowledge thereof.
(b) The Koll Shareholders shall have no liability under Section 13.2(a) in
the case of any inaccuracy contained in any representation or warranty
contained in Section 4.2 (Undisclosed Liabilities) or in Section 4.3
(Misstatements) unless and until the aggregate of all Losses relating thereto,
exceeds $2,000,000 (the "CBC Minimum Amount"), in which event the Koll
Shareholders shall be liable for all Losses, irrespective of the CBC Minimum
Amount.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the CBC Minimum
Amount shall not apply to any Losses relating to any inaccuracy in any
representation or warranty contained in Section 4.1 (Title and Authority)
hereof, regardless of whether any Losses relating thereto may also constitute
a Loss arising from the breach of a representation or warranty contained in
Section 4.2 (Undisclosed Liabilities) or in Section 4.3 (Misstatements),
provided, however, that each Koll Shareholder shall only be liable with
respect to such Koll Shareholder's own representations under Section 4.1
(Title and Authority) and shall have no liability with respect to any other
Koll Shareholder's representations under Section 4.1 (Title and Authority).
(d) With respect to the breach of any representation or warranty contained
in Section 4.2 (Undisclosed Liabilities) only, (i) the maximum aggregate
amount for which the Koll Shareholders shall be liable pursuant to this
Article 13 shall be $17,500,000 and (ii) no Koll Shareholder shall be liable
for any Losses in excess of such Koll Shareholder's pro rata share of all
Losses relating to such inaccuracy, which pro rata share shall be determined
by dividing the aggregate value of shares of CBC Common issued plus the value
of all CBC Options issued to such Koll Shareholder pursuant to this Agreement
by the total value of all shares of CBC Common issued plus the value of all
CBC Options issued to the Koll Shareholders pursuant hereto.
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(e) A Koll Shareholder shall only have liability pursuant to Section 4.3
(Misstatements) if such Koll Shareholder knowingly furnished information which
breached Section 4.3 or had actual knowledge that Koll or a Koll Shareholder
furnished information which breached Section 4.3. In the case of a breach of
Section 4.3 (Misstatements), each Koll Shareholder with such knowledge shall
be jointly and severally liable for all losses relating thereto and, with
respect to a Koll Shareholder who is an individual, in addition to any other
liability hereunder, any CBC Options (other than those issued pursuant hereto)
held by such individual, whether vested or unvested, shall be terminated
immediately upon a finding by an arbitrator pursuant to Section 16.8 or by
another appropriate tribunal that such individual is liable pursuant hereto
and no such CBC Option may be exercised during any period during which a claim
made hereunder against such individual is being resolved.
(f) The maximum amount for which a Koll Shareholder shall be liable for all
breaches of Sections 4.2 and 4.3 shall not exceed the value of the shares of
CBC Common and the CBC Options received by such Koll Shareholder pursuant
hereto. Such shares of CBC Common shall be valued at the average closing sales
price of a share of CBC Common as reported on the NASDAQ for the ten (10)
trading days ending on the trading day immediately prior to the Closing Date
and the value of a CBC Option shall be the difference between the exercise
price per share of CBC Common under such CBC Option and such average closing
price multiplied by the number of shares of CBC Common underlying such CBC
Option.
(g) For purposes of determining pro rata share and the value received in the
Merger, the options of RW and WSR to purchase shares of Koll Common held by
KHC (described in Section 3.2(c)) shall be deemed to have been exercised
immediately prior to the Effective Time in a cashless exercise (such that
shares of Koll Common representing the exercise price shall be deemed to be
held by KHC and shares of Koll Common representing the value of such shares at
the Effective Time minus the exercise price shall be deemed to be held by RW
and WSR, as applicable). The value of each share of Koll Common for purposes
of this section shall be 0.79 multiplied by the average closing sales price of
a share of CBC Common as reported on the NASDAQ for the ten (10) trading days
ending on the trading day immediately prior to the Closing Date.
(h) Any amounts payable by a Koll Shareholder to CBC pursuant to this
Article 13 may be paid in cash or in CBC Common received in the Merger or a
combination thereof. For purposes of this Section 13.2(g), such CBC Common
shall be valued at the average closing sales price of a share of CBC Common as
reported on the NASDAQ for the ten (10) trading days ending on the trading day
immediately prior to the date on which the claim for a Loss is finalized and
liquidated.
13.3 Indemnification by CBC. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Section 13.3, on or after the Closing Date, CBC shall defend, indemnify and
hold harmless the Koll Shareholders and each of their respective Affiliates,
officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, heirs and assigns (the
Koll Shareholders and such other persons, collectively "Shareholders'
Indemnified Persons") and shall reimburse the Shareholders' Indemnified
Persons for, from and against all Losses imposed on or incurred by the
Shareholders' Indemnified Persons, directly or indirectly, relating to,
resulting from or arising out of any inaccuracy in any representation or
warranty contained in Sections 5.3(a) and 5.9 hereof in any respect, whether
or not Shareholders' Indemnified Persons relied thereon or had knowledge
thereof.
13.4 Notice and Defense of Third-Party Claims. If any Proceeding shall be
brought or asserted under this Section 13.4 against an indemnified party or
any successor thereto (the "Indemnified Person") in respect of which indemnity
may be sought under this Article 13 from an indemnifying person or any
successor thereto (the "Indemnifying Person"), the Indemnified Person shall
give prompt written notice of such Proceeding to the Indemnifying Person who
shall assume the defense thereof, including the employment of counsel
reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Person and the payment of all
expenses; except that any delay or failure to so notify the Indemnifying
Person shall relieve the Indemnifying Person of its obligations hereunder only
to the extent, if at all, that it is prejudiced by reason of such delay or
failure. The Indemnified Person shall have the right to employ separate
counsel in any of the foregoing Proceedings and to participate in the defense
thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of
the Indemnified Person unless both the
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Indemnified Person and the Indemnifying Person are named as parties and the
Indemnified Person shall in good faith determine that the representation by
the same counsel is inappropriate. In the event that the Indemnifying Person,
within ten days after notice of any such Proceeding, fails to assume the
defense thereof, the Indemnified Person shall have the right to undertake the
defense, compromise or settlement of such Proceeding for the account of the
Indemnifying Persons, subject to the right of the Indemnifying Person to
assume, at its expense, the defense of such Proceeding with counsel
satisfactory to the Indemnified Person at any time prior to the settlement,
compromise or final determination thereof. Anything in this Article 13 to the
contrary notwithstanding, the Indemnifying Person shall not, without the
Indemnified Person's prior written consent, settle or compromise any
Proceeding or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to any
Proceeding for anything other than money damages paid by the Indemnifying
Person. The Indemnifying Person may, without the Indemnified Person's prior
written consent, settle or compromise any such Proceeding or consent to entry
of any judgment with respect to any such Proceeding that requires solely the
payment of money damages by the Indemnifying Person and that includes as an
unconditional term thereof the release by the claimant or the plaintiff of the
Indemnified Person from all liability with respect to such Proceeding.
13.5 Exclusivity. From and after the Closing Date, the rights and remedies
provided in this Article 13 shall be the exclusive rights and remedies,
contractual or otherwise, of the Indemnified Persons with respect to
inaccuracies in the representations and warranties contained in this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 14
PAYMENT OF EXPENSES
CBC shall pay the reasonable fees and expenses incurred incident to the
preparation and carrying out of the transactions herein contemplated
(including legal, accounting and investment banking services and travel)
provided however that the aggregate amount payable by CBC and Koll for all
fees and expenses of all legal counsel to Koll and the Koll Shareholders shall
not exceed $500,000 and any amount payable in excess of such amount for fees
and expenses of legal counsel of Koll and the Koll Shareholders shall be
payable by the Koll Shareholders. CBC shall also pay all government filing
fees including under the HSR Act and with the SEC, any state securities
commission, and the Department of Corporations and the costs of printing,
filing and mailing the Form S-4 and Proxy Statement (collectively, the "Filing
Fees"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Koll shall bear all the Filing Fees and
all reasonable fees and expenses (including without limitation, fees and
expenses payable to counsel to CBC, outside consultants, accountants and to
all investment banking firms and their respective counsel) actually incurred
by CBC and Acquisition Corporation in the event that Koll's stockholders fail
to approve the Merger by that date which is twenty (20) days after the
effective date of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 to be filed in
connection with the Merger or shareholders of Koll holding over 350,000 shares
exercise dissenter's rights. Also notwithstanding the foregoing, if the
transactions contemplated hereby are not consummated by October 31, 1997, each
party hereto shall be responsible for its own fees and expenses and Koll and
the Koll Shareholders shall promptly reimburse CBC for any amounts advanced,
reimbursed or otherwise paid to them by CBC pursuant to this provision. Each
party shall promptly advance upon request or reimburse such party's portion of
these fees.
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ARTICLE 15
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
15.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the
Effective Time, whether before or after approval of matters presented in
connection with the Merger by the stockholders of Koll and CBC:
(a) by mutual written consent of Koll and CBC;
(b) (i) by CBC if there has been a breach of any representation, warranty,
covenant or agreement of the Koll Shareholders or Koll contained in this
Agreement which has had or would reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect;
(ii) by the Koll Shareholders or Koll if there has been a breach of any
representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of CBC or Acquisition
Corporation contained in this Agreement which has had or would reasonably
be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(c) by either CBC or Koll if the Merger shall not have been consummated
before October 31, 1997 (which failure, in the case of termination by CBC or
Acquisition Corporation, was due to a failure of any of the conditions to the
obligations of CBC and Acquisition Corporation set forth in Section 11.2
hereof and, in the case of termination by Koll or the Koll Shareholders, was
due to a failure of any of the conditions to the obligations of Koll or the
Koll Shareholders set forth in Section 11.3 hereof);
(d) by either CBC or Koll if there shall be a final nonappealable order of a
federal or state court in effect preventing consummation of the Merger or
there shall be any action taken, or any statute, rule, regulation or order
enacted, promulgated or issued or deemed applicable to the Merger by any
governmental authority which would make consummation of the Merger illegal;
(e) by CBC if any required approval of the stockholders of Koll shall not
have been obtained by that date which is twenty (20) days after the effective
date of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 to be filed in connection with
the Merger or by Koll if any required approval of the stockholders of CBC
shall not have been obtained by October 31, 1997;
(f) by CBC or Koll if there shall be any action taken, or any statute, rule,
regulation or order enacted, promulgated or issued or deemed applicable to the
Merger by any governmental authority, which would prohibit CBC's, Koll's or
Sub's ownership or operation of all or a material portion of the business or
assets of Koll and Subs or CBC and its Subsidiaries, in each case taken as a
whole, or compel CBC and its Subsidiaries or Koll or Subs to dispose of or
hold separate all or a material portion of the business or assets of Koll and
Subs or CBC and its subsidiaries, in each case taken as a whole, as a result
of the Merger or render CBC or Koll unable to consummate the Merger, except
for any waiting period provisions;
(g) by CBC if over 100,000 shares of Koll Common are Dissenting Shares;
(h) by CBC if any of the following Events occur:
(i) Koll or the Koll Shareholders advise CBC (or either is obligated by
Section 6.5 or Section 7.1, respectively, to advise CBC but has failed to
do so) that Koll or any Koll Shareholder has been advised in writing by
counsel that it is required to participate in negotiations, provide
information, or otherwise cooperate with any corporation, partnership,
person or other entity or group (as defined in Section 13(d) of the
Exchange Act) (other than Koll or an affiliate of Koll) (a "Third Party")
concerning an Acquisition Transaction and Koll intends to proceed with such
action or any Koll Shareholder intends to approve of, vote for or recommend
such action, or Koll (or its Subs), any Koll Shareholder or any of their
respective directors, officers or agents, directly or indirectly, solicits
or initiates any discussions in violation of Section 6.5 or 7.1;
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(ii) Koll shall have adopted, approved or implemented or taken any action
in respect of or entered into an agreement with respect to, any plan of
liquidation or commenced or undertaken, any restructuring or
recapitalization plan which contemplates the disposition or distribution,
directly or indirectly, of any material amount of assets or securities of
Koll to some or all of its securityholders either by dividend, share
purchase, exchange offer, reclassification, merger, exchange or otherwise;
or
(iii) Koll's Board of Directors or any committee thereof shall have
withdrawn, or amended or modified in any manner adverse to CBC or
Acquisition Corporation, its approval or recommendation of this Agreement
or the Merger or taken any position inconsistent with such approval or
recommendation or shall have recommended another Acquisition Transaction or
resolved to do any of the foregoing.
(i) by CBC if any condition to CBC's obligation to complete the Merger has
not been satisfied or waived by CBC; and
(j) by Koll if any condition to Koll's obligation to complete the Merger has
not been satisfied or waived by Koll.
(k) by Koll if CBC shall have failed to obtain the consent of the Bank
referred to in Section 11.1(c) under the Third Amended and Restated Senior
Secured Credit Agreement by June 2, 1997.
(l) by CBC pursuant to Section 6.14.
15.2 Effect of Termination.
(a) In the event of termination of this Agreement by either Koll or CBC as
provided in Section 15.1, this Agreement and the Certificate of Merger shall
forthwith become void and there shall be no liability or obligation on the
part of CBC or Koll or their respective officers or directors except for the
last sentence of Section 10.1 and the provisions of Article 13, Article 14 and
this Section 15.2, and provided that nothing contained herein shall relieve
any party from the breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants
or agreements set forth in this Agreement.
(b) In the event that CBC terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section
15.1(h), then Koll, within one day of notice from CBC shall pay to CBC in cash
or immediately available funds (i) a termination fee of $5,000,000 and (ii) an
amount equal to all Filing Fees paid by CBC or Acquisition Corporation and all
fees and expenses actually incurred by CBC and Acquisition Corporation in
connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby
(including without limitation, fees and expenses payable to counsel to CBC,
outside consultants, accountants and to all investment banking firms and their
respective counsel).
15.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by the parties hereto, at any
time before or after approval of matters presented in connection with the
Merger by the stockholders of Koll, CBC and Acquisition Corporation but, after
any such stockholder approval, no amendment shall be made which by law
requires the further approval of stockholders without obtaining such further
approval. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing
signed on behalf of each of the parties hereto.
15.4 Extension; Waiver. At any time prior to the Effective Time, any party
hereto, by such corporate action as shall be appropriate, may, to the extent
legally allowed, (i) extend the time for the performance of any of the
obligations or other acts of the other parties hereto, (ii) waive any
inaccuracies in the representations and warranties made to such party
contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto and (iii) waive
compliance with any of the agreements or conditions for the benefit of such
party contained herein. Any agreement on the part of a party hereto to any
such extension or waiver shall be valid if set forth in an instrument in
writing signed on behalf of such party by a person duly authorized to so sign.
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ARTICLE 16
GENERAL
16.1 Notices. Any notice, request, instruction or other document to be given
hereunder by any party to the other shall be in writing and delivered
personally or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, by telecopy, or by
courier service, as follows:
If to CBC to:
CB Commercial Real Estate Services
Group, Inc.
533 S. Fremont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Attention: Chief Executive Officer
General Counsel
with a copy to:
Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro LLP
725 S. Figueroa St., 12th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Attention: Peter V. Leparulo, Esq.
J. Keith Biancamano, Esq.
If to Koll or the Koll Shareholders to:
Koll Real Estate Services
4343 Von Karman Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Attention: Chief Executive Officer
with a copy to each of:
Riordan & McKinzie
300 S. Grand Ave., 29th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attention: Richard J. Welch, Esq.
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1200
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Attention: Gary J. Singer, Esq.
Battle Fowler LLP
75 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022
Attention: Steven L. Lichtenfeld, Esq.
or to such other persons as may be designated in writing by the parties, by a
notice given as aforesaid. Notice to any Koll Shareholder may be given at the
address for such shareholder set forth in the records of Koll.
16.2 Headings. The headings of the sections of this Agreement are inserted
for convenience of reference only and are not intended to affect the meaning
or interpretation of this Agreement.
16.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and when
so executed each counterpart shall be deemed to be an original, and said
counterparts together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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16.4 Binding Nature. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto. No party may assign or transfer any rights
under this Agreement.
16.5 Merger of Documents. This Agreement and all agreements and documents
contemplated hereby constitute one agreement and are interdependent upon each
other in all respects.
16.6 Incorporation of Schedules. All Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto
are by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all
purposes as if fully set forth herein.
16.7 Good Faith. Each of the parties hereto agrees that it shall act in good
faith in an attempt to cause all the conditions precedent to their respective
obligations to be satisfied.
16.8 Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this
Agreement (or any Exhibit or Schedule hereto or any other or certificate
delivered pursuant to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby
or thereby or the breach, termination or validity hereof or thereof, including
any dispute based in whole or in part on tort or other non-contractual
principles of law, shall be resolved in the following manner:
(a) Any party may give written notice to the other parties of any dispute
which has arisen. Any other party may give notice within five (5) business
days of receipt of the first notice of any additional dispute(s), all to the
end that the parties may be reasonably aware of the matters in dispute.
(b) The parties to such dispute shall use all reasonable efforts to resolve
the dispute through direct discussions within 30 days of the first written
notice that there is such a dispute.
If no amicable settlement is reached as a result of the procedure in
subparagraph (b) hereof, the matter shall be fully and finally resolved by
arbitration conducted expeditiously by a single arbitrator in accordance with
the Rules for Non-Administered Arbitration of Business Disputes promulgated by
the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution (formerly Center for Public
Resources). No arbitrator may serve who, during the three-year period
immediately preceding the date the arbitration notice is filed, has had a
material personal or financial relationship with any participant to the
dispute or any Affiliate of any such participant. The place of arbitration
shall be located in California, or (ii) any other location mutually agreed
upon by the Parties. The arbitration shall be governed by the United States
Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. (S)(S) 1-16 and judgment upon the award of the
arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. The
arbitrator is not empowered to act as amiable compositeur or to award damages
in excess of compensatory damages, and each Party hereto hereby waives any
claim it may otherwise have to money damages in excess of direct compensatory
damages. This Section 16.9 shall not apply to actions seeking enforcement of
this Agreement to arbitrate or to enforce Exhibit E (DMK Noncompetition
Agreement) and Exhibit C (Voting Agreement and the Irrevocable Proxy) or any
other noncompetition or nonsolicitation agreement entered into in connection
herewith or with respect to any request for provisional or interim relief
brought prior to the appointment of an arbitrator, provided that an
arbitration notice has been promptly filed prior to such action being brought.
(c) The dispute resolution proceedings contemplated by this provision shall
be as confidential and private as permitted by law. To that end, the parties
shall not disclose the existence, content or results of any claims hereunder
or proceedings conducted in accordance with this provision, and materials
submitted in connection with such proceedings shall not be admissible in any
other proceeding; provided, however, that this confidentiality provision shall
not prevent a petition to vacate or enforce an arbitral award, and shall not
bar disclosures required by law. The parties agree that any decision or award
resulting from proceedings in accordance with this dispute resolution
provision shall have no preclusive effect in any other matter involving third
parties.
16.9 Attorneys' Fees. If an arbitration or other legal proceeding is brought
to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement or any other
agreement or instrument provided for herein or as to the rights or obligations
of any party to this Agreement or such other agreement or instrument, the
prevailing party in such
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action shall be entitled to recover as an element of such party's costs of
suit, and not as damages, a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court
or the arbitrator. The prevailing party shall be the party who is entitled to
recover its costs of suit as ordered by the arbitrator, the court or by
applicable law or court rules. A party not entitled to recover its costs shall
not recover attorney's fees.
16.10 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware as applied to
contracts entered into solely between residents of, and to be performed
entirely in, such state.
16.11 Severability. If for any reason whatsoever, any one or more of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be held or deemed to be inoperative,
unenforceable or invalid as applied to any particular case or in all cases,
such circumstances shall not have the effect of rendering such provision
invalid in any other case or of rendering any of the other provisions of this
Agreement inoperative, unenforceable or invalid.
16.12 No Third Party Beneficiary. Except as expressly set forth herein, no
provision of this Agreement, including the Exhibits and Schedules hereto, is
intended or should be construed to create any third party beneficiaries or to
give any rights, including rights of subrogation, to any person other than the
parties to this Agreement.
16.13 Best Efforts; Further Assurances. Subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, each party shall use its best efforts to take, or cause to
be taken, all action and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary,
proper or advisable consistent with applicable laws and regulations to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as promptly as
possible. The parties hereto shall do and perform or cause to be done and
performed all such further actions and things and shall execute and deliver
all such other agreements, certificates, instruments or documents as any other
party hereby may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and
purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CBC, Acquisition Corporation, each of the Koll
Shareholders, Koll and DMK (for the purpose of Sections 7.3, 10.14, 11.2(f)
and 11.2(g)) have caused this Agreement to be signed either individually or by
their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as the case may be, all
as of the date first above written.
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
GROUP, INC. a Delaware corporation
By /s/ James J. Didion
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Title _______________________________
ACQUISITION CORPORATION, a Delaware
corporation
By /s/ James J. Didion
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Title _______________________________
KOLL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, a
Delaware corporation
By /s/ Raymond E. Wirta
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Title _______________________________
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FS EQUITY PARTNERS III, L.P.
By: FS Capital Partners, L.P.
Its: General Partner
By: FS Holdings, Inc.
Its: General Partner
By: /s/ Bradford M. Freeman
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Name:
Title:
FS EQUITY PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL,
L.P.
By: FS&Co. International, L.P.
Its: General Partner
By: FS International Holdings
Limited
Its: General Partner
By: /s/ Bradford M. Freeman
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Name:
Title:
AP KMS PARTNERS, L.P.
By: APGP KMS Partners, L.P.
Its: General Partner
By: AP KMS Acquisition Corporation
Its: General Partner
By: /s/ Ricardo Koenigsberger
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Name:
Title:
AP KMS II, LLC
By: Apollo Real Estate Investment
Fund II, L.P.
Its: Member
By: Apollo Real Estate Advisors
II, L.P.
Its: General Partner
By: Apollo Real Estate Capital
Advisors II, Inc.
Its: General Partner
By: /s/ W. Edward Scheetz
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Name:
Title:
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RAYMOND WIRTA
/s/ Raymond E. Wirta
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Raymond Wirta, an individual
THE KOLL HOLDING COMPANY
By: /s/ Donald M. Koll
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Name:
Title:
DONALD M. KOLL
/s/ Donald M. Koll
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Donald M. Koll, an individual
WILLIAM S. ROTHE, JR.
/s/ William S. Rothe, Jr.
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William S. Rothe, Jr., an individual
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ANNEX 2
WARRANT AGREEMENT
THIS WARRANT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of
, 1997 between CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"), FS Equity Partners III, L.P., FS Equity
Partners International L.P., AP KMS Partners, L.P., AP KMS II, LLC, Koll
Holding Company and the individuals listed on the signature pages hereto.
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the
"Merger Agreement"), dated as of May 13, 1997 by and between the Company, Koll
Real Estate Services ("KRES") and the other parties listed therein, KRES will
be merged with a subsidiary of the Company and the holders of shares of common
stock of KRES and options exercisable into shares of common stock of KRES
shall receive warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase up to an aggregate of
500,000 shares (the "Warrant Shares") of the Common Stock of the Company (the
"Common Stock").
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual agreements
herein set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows (capitalized terms used
herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed thereto in the
Merger Agreement):
SECTION 1. Exercise of Warrant. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, each
holder of a Warrant may, at any time on and after , 2000, but not
later than , 2004, exercise this Warrant in whole at any time or in
part from time to time for the number of Warrant Shares which such holder is
then entitled to purchase hereunder.
Each holder of a Warrant may exercise such Warrant, in whole or in part by
either of the following methods:
(a) delivering to the Company at its office maintained for such purpose
pursuant to Section 12(d) (i) a written notice of such holder's election to
exercise this Warrant, which notice shall specify the number of Warrant Shares
to be purchased, (ii) this Warrant and (iii) a sum equal to the Exercise Price
(as set forth in the Warrant Certificate attached hereto) therefor payable in
immediately available funds; or
(b) The holder of this Warrant may also exercise this Warrant, in whole or
in part, in a "cashless" or "net-issue" exercise by delivering to the Issuer
at its office maintained for such purpose pursuant to Section 12(d) (i) a
written notice of such holder's election to exercise this Warrant, which
notice shall specify the number of Warrant Shares to be delivered to such
holder and the number of Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant is
being surrendered in payment of the aggregate Exercise Price for the Warrant
Shares to be delivered to the holder, and (ii) the Warrant. For purposes of
this provision, all Warrant Shares as to which the Warrant is surrendered will
be attributed a value equal to the product of (x) the current market price per
share of Common Stock (determined in the manner set forth in Section 7(f))
minus the current Exercise Price per share of Common Stock.
Such notice may be in the form of Election to Purchase set out at the end of
this Warrant Agreement. Upon delivery thereof, the Company shall cause to be
executed and delivered to such holder within five business days a certificate
or certificates representing the aggregate number of fully-paid and
nonassessable shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise.
The stock certificate or certificates for Warrant Shares so delivered shall
be in such denominations as may be specified in said notice and shall be
registered in the name of such holder or such other name or names as shall be
designated in said notice. Such certificate or certificates shall be deemed to
have been issued and such holder or any other person so designated to be named
therein shall be deemed to have become a holder of record of such shares,
including to the extent permitted by law the right to vote such shares or to
consent or to receive notice as a stockholder, as of the time said notice is
delivered to the Issuer as aforesaid. If a Warrant shall have been exercised
only in part, the Company shall, at the time of delivery of said certificate
or certificates, deliver
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to such holder a new Warrant dated the date it is issued, evidencing the
rights of such holder to purchase the remaining Warrant Shares called for by
this Warrant, which new Warrant shall in all other respects be identical with
this Warrant, or, at the request of such holder, appropriate notation may be
made on this Warrant and the Warrant shall be returned to such holder.
All Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of a Warrant shall be validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from all liens and other
encumbrances thereon, other than liens or other encumbrances created by the
holder thereof.
The Company will not close its books against the transfer of a Warrant or of
any Warrant Shares in any manner which interferes with the timely exercise of
a Warrant. The Issuer will from time to time take all such action as may be
necessary to assure that the par value per share of the unissued Common Stock
acquirable upon exercise of a Warrant is at all times equal to or less than
the Exercise Price then in effect.
SECTION 2. Transfer, Division and Combination. The Warrants are, and all
rights thereunder are, transferable, in whole or in part, on the books of the
Company to be maintained for such purpose, upon surrender of a Warrant at the
office of the Company maintained for such purpose pursuant to Section 12(d),
together with a written assignment of such Warrant duly executed by the holder
thereof or its agent or attorney and payment of funds sufficient to pay any
stock transfer taxes payable upon the making of such transfer. Upon such
surrender and, if required, such payment, the Company shall, execute and
deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in the name of the assignee or assignees and
in the denominations specified in such instrument of assignment, and the
surrendered Warrant shall promptly be canceled. If and when a Warrant is
assigned in blank, the Company may (but shall not be obligated to) treat the
bearer thereof as the absolute owner of such Warrant for all purposes and the
Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary. A Warrant, if
properly assigned in compliance with this Section 2, may be exercised by an
assignee for the purchase of shares of Common Stock without having a new
Warrant issued.
A Warrant may, be divided or combined with other Warrants upon presentation
at the aforesaid office of the Company, together with a written notice
specifying the names and denominations in which new Warrants are to be issued,
signed by the holder hereof or its agent or attorney. Subject to compliance
with the preceding paragraph, as to any transfer which may be involved in such
division or combination, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant
or Warrants in exchange for the Warrant or Warrants to be divided or combined
in accordance with such notice.
The Company agrees to maintain at its aforesaid office books for the
registration and transfer of the Warrants.
SECTION 3. Payment of Taxes. The Company will pay all documentary stamp
taxes attributable to the initial issuance of Warrant Shares upon the exercise
of Warrants; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to pay
any tax or taxes which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in
the issue of any Warrant Certificates or any certificates for Warrant Shares
in a name other than that of the registered holder of a Warrant Certificate
surrendered upon the exercise of a Warrant, and the Company shall not be
required to issue or deliver such Warrant Certificates unless or until the
person or persons requesting the issuance thereof shall have paid to the
Company the amount of such tax or shall have established to the satisfaction
of the Company that such tax has been paid.
SECTION 4. Mutilated or Missing Warrants Certificates. In case any of the
Warrant Certificates shall be mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed, the
Company may in its discretion issue, in exchange and substitution for and upon
cancellation of the mutilated Warrant Certificate, or in lieu of and
substitution for the Warrant Certificate lost, stolen or destroyed, a new
Warrant Certificate of like tenor and representing an equivalent number of
Warrants, but only upon receipt of evidence satisfactory to the Company of
such loss, theft or destruction of such Warrant Certificate and indemnity, if
requested, also satisfactory to them. Applicants for such
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substitute Warrant Certificates shall also comply with such other reasonable
regulations and pay such other reasonable charges as the Company may
prescribe.
SECTION 5. Reservation of Warrant Shares. The Company will at all times
reserve and keep available, free from preemptive rights, out of the aggregate
of its authorized but unissued Common Stock or its authorized and issued
Common Stock held in its treasury, for the purpose of enabling it to satisfy
any obligation to issue Warrant Shares upon exercise of Warrants, the maximum
number of shares of Common Stock which may then be deliverable upon the
exercise of all outstanding Warrants.
The Company or, if appointed, the transfer agent for the Common Stock (the
"Transfer Agent") and every subsequent transfer agent for any shares of the
Company's capital stock issuable upon the exercise of any of the rights of
purchase aforesaid will be irrevocably authorized and directed at all times to
reserve such number of authorized shares as shall be required for such
purpose. The Company will keep a copy of this Agreement on file with the
Transfer Agent and with every subsequent transfer agent for any shares of the
Company's capital stock issuable upon the exercise of the rights of purchase
represented by the Warrants. The Company will furnish such Transfer Agent a
copy of all notices of adjustments and certificates related thereto
transmitted to each holder pursuant to Section 10 hereof.
SECTION 6. Obtaining Stock Exchange Listings. The Company will from time to
time take all action which may be necessary so that the Warrant Shares,
immediately upon their issuance upon the exercise of Warrants, will be listed
on the principal securities exchanges and markets within the United States of
America (including the NASDAQ National Market), if any, on which other shares
of Common Stock are then listed.
SECTION 7. Adjustment of Exercise Price. The Exercise Price and the number
of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant are subject to
adjustment from time to time upon the occurrence of the events enumerated in
this Section 7. For purposes of this Section 7, "Common Stock" means shares
now or hereafter authorized of any class of common stock of the Company and
any other stock of the Company, however designated, that has the right
(subject to any prior rights of any class or series of preferred stock) to
participate in any distribution of the assets or earnings of the Company
without limit as to per share amount.
(a) Adjustment for Change in Capital Stock.
If the Company:
(1) pays a dividend or makes a distribution on its Common Stock in shares
of its Common Stock;
(2) subdivides its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater
number of shares;
(3) combines its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number
of shares;
(4) makes a distribution on its Common Stock in shares of its capital
stock other than Common Stock; or
(5) issues by reclassification of its Common Stock any shares of its
capital stock;
then the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such action and the
number and kind of shares into which a Warrant is exercisable shall all be
adjusted appropriately so that the holder of any Warrant thereafter exercised
may receive the aggregate number and kind of shares of capital stock of the
Company which he would have owned immediately following such action if such
Warrant had been exercised immediately prior to such action.
The adjustment shall become effective immediately after the record date in
the case of a dividend or distribution and immediately after the effective
date in the case of a subdivision, combination or reclassification.
If after an adjustment a holder of a Warrant upon exercise of it may receive
shares of two or more classes of capital stock of the Company, the Board of
Directors of the Company shall determine the allocation of the
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adjusted Exercise Price between the classes of capital stock. After such
allocation, the exercise privilege and the Exercise Price of each class of
capital stock shall thereafter be subject to adjustment on terms comparable to
those applicable to Common Stock in this Section.
Such adjustment shall be made successively whenever any event listed above
shall occur.
(b) Adjustment for Rights Issue.
If the Company distributes any rights, options or warrants to all holders of
its Common Stock entitling them for a period expiring within 60 days after the
record date for such distribution to purchase shares of Common Stock at a
price per share less than the current market price per share on that record
date, the Exercise Price shall be adjusted in accordance with the formula:
O + N x P
-----
E' = E x M
-----
O + N
where:
E' = the adjusted Exercise Price.
E = the current Exercise Price.
O = the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on the record date.
N = the number of additional shares of Common Stock offered pursuant to
such rights issue.
P = the offering price per share of the additional shares.
M = the current market price per share of Common Stock on the record date.
The adjustment shall be made successively whenever any such rights, options
or warrants are issued and shall become effective immediately after the record
date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive the rights,
options or warrants. If at the end of the period during which such rights,
options or warrants are exercisable, not all rights, options or warrants shall
have been exercised, the Exercise Price shall be immediately readjusted to
what it would have been if "N" in the above formula had been the number of
shares actually issued.
(c) Adjustment for Other Distributions.
If the Company distributes to all holders of its Common Stock any assets
(excluding cash) or debt securities or any rights or warrants to purchase debt
securities, assets or other securities, the Exercise Price shall be adjusted
in accordance with the formula:
E' = E x M - F
-----
M
where:
E' = the adjusted Exercise Price.
E = the current Exercise Price.
M = the current market price per share of Common Stock on the record date
mentioned below.
F = the aggregate fair market value on the record date of the assets,
securities, rights or warrants divided by the number of outstanding
shares of Common Stock on the record date for such distribution. The
Board of Directors of the Company shall determine the fair market value.
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The adjustment shall be made successively whenever any such distribution is
made and shall become effective immediately after the record date for the
determination of stockholders entitled to receive the distribution.
(d) Adjustment for Common Stock Issue:
If the Company issues shares of Common Stock for a consideration per share
less than the current market price per share on the date the Company fixes the
offering price of such additional shares, the Exercise Price shall be adjusted
in accordance with the formula:
P
-
E' = E x O + M
-----
A
where:
E' = the adjusted Exercise Price.
E = the then current Exercise Price.
O = the number of shares outstanding immediately prior to the issuance of
such additional shares.
P = the aggregate consideration received for the issuance of such
additional shares.
M = the current market price per share on the date of issuance of such
additional shares.
A = the number of shares outstanding immediately after the issuance of such
additional shares.
The adjustment shall be made successively whenever any such issuance is
made, and shall become effective immediately after such issuance.
This subsection (d) does not apply to:
(1) any of the transactions described in subsections (b) and (c) of this
Section 7,
(2) the exercise of Warrants, or the conversion or exchange of other
securities convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for, Common
Stock,
(3) Common Stock issued to the Company's employees under bona fide
employee benefit plans adopted by the Board of Directors and approved by
the holders of Common Stock when required by law, if such Common Stock
would otherwise be covered by this subsection (d),
(4) Common Stock issued upon the exercise of rights or warrants issued to
the holders of Common Stock,
(5) Common Stock issued to shareholders of any person which merges into
the Company in proportion to their stock holdings of such person
immediately prior to such merger, upon such merger,
(6) Common Stock issued in a bona fide public offering pursuant to a firm
commitment underwriting,
(7) Common Stock issued in a bona fide private placement to, or through a
placement agent which is, a member firm of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc., or
(8) Common Stock issued as a dividend on any preferred stock in
accordance with the stated terms of such preferred stock and in lieu of
cash dividends otherwise payable on such preferred stock pursuant to the
instrument under which the preferred stock was issued.
(e) Adjustment for Convertible Securities Issue.
If the Company issues any securities convertible into or exchangeable or
exercisable for Common Stock (other than securities issued in transactions
described in subsections (b) and (c) of this Section 7) for a
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consideration per share of Common Stock initially deliverable upon conversion
or exchange of such securities less than the current market price per share on
the date of issuance of such securities, the Exercise Price shall be adjusted
in accordance with this formula:
P
-
E' = E x O + M
-----
O + D
where:
E' = the adjusted Exercise Price.
E = the then current Exercise Price.
O = the number of shares outstanding immediately prior to the issuance of
such securities.
P = the aggregate consideration received for the issuance of such
securities.
M = the current market price per share of Common Stock on the date of
issuance of such securities.
D = the maximum number of shares deliverable upon conversion or in exchange
for such securities at the initial conversion or exchange rate.
The adjustment shall be made successively whenever any such issuance is
made, and shall become effective immediately after such issuance.
If all of the Common Stock deliverable upon conversion or exchange of such
securities has not been issued when such securities are no longer outstanding,
then the Exercise Price shall promptly be readjusted to the Exercise Price
which would then be in effect had the adjustment upon the issuance of such
securities been made on the basis of the actual number of shares of Common
Stock issued upon conversion or exchange of such securities.
This subsection (e) does not apply to:
(1) convertible securities issued to shareholders of any person which
merges into the Company, or with a subsidiary of the Company, in proportion
to their stock holdings of such person immediately prior to such merger,
upon such merger,
(2) convertible securities issued in a bona fide public offering pursuant
to a firm commitment underwriting,
(3) convertible securities issued in a bona fide private placement
through a placement agent which is a member firm of the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.,
(4) rights, warrants and convertible and exchangeable securities
outstanding on or prior to the date of issuance of the Warrant, or
(5) convertible securities or warrants issued in connection with the
incurrence of debt by the Company, so long as the fair value allocable to
such convertible securities or warrants (taking into account the terms of
the debt), together with any consideration payable to the Company upon
conversion or exercise of such convertible securities or warrants, treating
such convertible securities or warrants on an as converted basis, is no
less than the then current market price of Common Stock on the date of
issuance of such convertible securities or warrants.
(f) Current Market Price.
In subsections (b), (c), (d) and (e) of this Section 7 the current market
price per share of Common Stock on any date is the average of the Quoted
Prices of the Common Stock for 30 consecutive trading days commencing 45
trading days before the date in question. The "Quoted Price" of the Common
Stock is the last reported sales
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price of the Common Stock as reported by NASDAQ National Market, or if the
Common Stock is listed on a securities exchange, the last reported sales price
of the Common Stock on such exchange which shall be for consolidated trading
if applicable to such exchange, or if neither so reported or listed, the last
reported bid price of the Common Stock. In the absence of one or more such
quotations, the Board of Directors of the Company shall determine the current
market price on the basis of such quotations or other valuation information as
it in good faith considers appropriate.
(g) Consideration Received.
For purposes of any computation respecting consideration received pursuant
to subsections (d) and (e) of this Section 7, the following shall apply:
(1) in the case of the issuance of shares of Common Stock for cash, the
consideration shall be the amount of such cash, provided that in no case
shall any deduction be made for any commissions, discounts or other
expenses incurred by the Company for any underwriting of the issue or
otherwise in connection therewith;
(2) in the case of the issuance of shares of Common Stock for a
consideration in whole or in part other than cash, the consideration other
than cash shall be deemed to be the fair market value thereof as determined
in good faith by the Board of Directors (irrespective of the accounting
treatment thereof), whose determination shall be conclusive; and
(3) in the case of the issuance of securities convertible into or
exchangeable for shares, the aggregate consideration received therefor
shall be deemed to be the consideration received by the Company for the
issuance of such securities plus the additional minimum consideration, if
any, to be received by the Company upon the conversion or exchange thereof
(the consideration in each case to be determined in the same manner as
provided in clauses (1) and (2) of this subsection).
(h) When De Minimis Adjustment May Be Deferred.
No adjustment in the Exercise Price need be made unless the adjustment would
require on increase or decrease of at least 1% in the Exercise Price. Any
adjustments that are not made shall be carried forward and taken into account
in any subsequent adjustment.
All calculations under this Section shall be made to the nearest cent or
nearest 1/100th of a share as the case may be.
(i) When No Adjustment Required.
No adjustment need be made for a transaction referred to in subsection (a),
(b), (c), (d) or (e) of this Section 7 if Warrant holders are permitted to
participate in the transaction (without being required to exercise their
Warrants in order to do so) on a basis and with notice that the Board of
Directors of the Company determines to be fair and appropriate in light of the
basis and notice on which holders of Common Stock participate in the
transaction.
No adjustment need be made for rights to purchase Common Stock pursuant to a
Company plan for reinvestment of dividends or interest.
No adjustment need be made for a change in the par value or no par value of
the Common Stock.
To the extent the Warrants become convertible into cash, no adjustment need
be made thereafter as to the cash. Interest will not accrue on the cash.
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(j) Notice of Adjustment.
Whenever the Exercise Price is adjusted, the Company shall provide the
notices required by Section 10 hereof.
(k) Voluntary Reduction.
The Company from time to time may reduce the Exercise Price by any amount
for any period of time if the period is at least 20 days and if the reduction
is irrevocable during the period; provided, however, that in no event may the
Exercise Price be less than the par value of a share of Common Stock.
Whenever the Exercise Price is reduced, the Company shall mail to Warrant
holders a notice of the reduction. The Company shall mail the notice at least
15 days before the date the reduced Exercise Price takes effect. The notice
shall state the reduced Exercise Price and the period it will be in effect.
A reduction of the Exercise Price pursuant to this clause (k) does not
change or adjust the Exercise Price otherwise in effect for purposes of
subsections (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of this Section 7.
(l) Reorganization of Company.
If the Company consolidates or merges with or into, or sells, transfers or
leases all or substantially all of its assets to, any person, upon
consummation of such transaction the Warrants shall automatically become
exercisable for the kind and amount of securities, cash or other assets which
the holder of a Warrant would have owned immediately after the consolidation,
merger, sale, transfer or lease if the holder had exercised the Warrant
immediately before the effective date of the transaction. Concurrently with
the consummation of such transaction, the corporation formed by or surviving
any such consolidation or merger, if other than the Company, or the person to
which such transfer, sale or lease shall have been made, shall enter into a
supplemental Warrant Agreement so providing and further providing for
adjustments which shall be as nearly equivalent as may be practical to the
adjustments provided for in this Section. The successor Company shall mail to
warrant holders a notice describing the supplemental Warrant Agreement.
If the issuer of securities deliverable upon exercise of Warrants under the
supplemental Warrant Agreement is an affiliate of the formed, surviving,
transferee or lessee corporation, that issuer shall join in the supplemental
Warrant Agreement.
If this subsection (l) applies, subsections (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of
this Section 7 do not apply.
(m) Determinations Conclusive.
Any determination that the Company or the Board of Directors of the Company
must make pursuant to subsection (a), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) or (i) of this
Section 7 is conclusive, provided the Board of Directors has acted reasonably.
(n) When Issuance or Payment May Be Deferred.
In any case in which this Section 7 shall require that an adjustment in the
Exercise Price be made effective as of a record date for a specified event,
the Company may elect to defer until the occurrence of such event (i) issuing
to the holder of any Warrant exercised after such record date the Warrant
Shares and such securities or assets, if any, issuable upon such exercise over
and above the Warrant Shares and such securities or assets, if any, issuable
upon such exercise on the basis of the Exercise Price and (ii) paying to such
holder any amount in cash in lieu of a fractional share pursuant to Section 9;
provided, however, that the Company shall deliver to such holder a due bill or
other appropriate instrument evidencing such holder's right to receive such
additional warrant Shares, other capital stock and cash upon the occurrence of
the event requiring such adjustment.
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(o) Adjustment in Number of Shares.
Upon each adjustment of the Exercise Price pursuant to this Section 7, each
Warrant outstanding prior to the making of the adjustment in the Exercise
Price shall thereafter evidence the right to receive upon payment of the
adjusted Exercise Price that number of shares of Common Stock (calculated to
the nearest hundredth) obtained from the following formula:
N' = N x E
---
E'
where:
N' = the adjusted number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of a
Warrant by payment of the adjusted Exercise Price.
N = the number of Warrant Shares previously issuable upon exercise of a
Warrant by payment of the Exercise Price prior to adjustment.
E' = the adjusted Exercise Price.
E = the Exercise Price prior to adjustment.
SECTION 8. Forfeiture of Warrants. The Warrants issued in respect of options
to purchase KRES common stock are subject to forfeiture as set forth in
Section 10.12(c) of the Merger Agreement, if the option(s) to purchase KRES
common stock in respect of which such Warrant is issued expire or terminate
without being exercised. Upon the termination of any such option all such
Warrants issued in respect thereof shall be forfeit and the holder thereof
shall immediately surrender the Warrant Certificate representing such Warrants
to the Company. If the Warrant Certificate so surrendered to the Company
represents other Warrants in addition to those forfeited, the Company shall
promptly issue a new Warrant Certificate to the holder thereof representing
the number of Warrants represented by such Warrant Certificate and not
forfeited.
SECTION 9. Fractional Interests. The Company shall not be required to issue
fractional Warrant Shares on the exercise of Warrants. If more than one
Warrant shall be presented for exercise in full at the same time by the same
holder, the number of full Warrant Shares which shall be issuable upon the
exercise thereof shall be computed on the basis of the aggregate number of
Warrant Shares purchasable on exercise of the Warrants so presented. If any
fraction of a Warrant Share would, except for the provisions of this Section 9
be issuable on the exercise of any Warrants (or specified portion thereof),
the Company shall pay an amount in cash equal to the current Exercise Price,
multiplied by such fraction.
SECTION 10. Notices to Warrant Holders. Upon any adjustment of the Exercise
Price pursuant to Section 7, the Company shall promptly thereafter cause to be
given to each of the registered holders of the Warrant Certificates at its
address appearing on the Warrant register written notice of such adjustment by
first-class mail, postage prepaid. Where appropriate, such notice may be given
in advance and included as a part of the notice required to be mailed under
the other provisions of this Section 7.
In case:
(a) the Company shall authorize the issuance to all holders of shares of
Common Stock of rights, options or warrants to subscribe for or purchase
shares of Common Stock or of any other subscription rights or warrants; or
(b) the Company shall authorize the distribution to all holders of shares of
Common Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets, including cash dividends
or cash distributions payable out of consolidated current or retained
earnings, but not including dividends payable in shares of Common Stock or
distributions referred to in subsection (a) of Section 7 hereof; or
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(c) of any consolidation or merger to which the Company is a party and of
which approval of any shareholders of the Company is required, or of the
conveyance, sale, transfer or lease of the properties and assets of the
Company substantially as an entirety, or of any reclassification or change of
Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (other than a change in
par value, or from par value to no par value, or from no par value to par
value, or as a result of a subdivision or combination), or a tender offer or
exchange offer for shares of Common Stock; or
(d) of the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up
of the Company; or
(e) the Company proposes to take any action (other than actions of the
character described in Section 7(a)) that would require an adjustment of the
Exercise Price pursuant to Section 7;
then the Company shall cause to be given to each of the registered holders of
the Warrant Certificates at his address appearing on the Warrant register, at
least 20 days (or 10 days in any case specified in clause (a) or (b) above)
prior to the applicable record date hereinafter specified, or promptly in the
case of events for which there is no record date, by first-class mail, postage
prepaid, a written notice stating (i) the date as of which the holders of
record of shares of Common Stock to be entitled to receive any such rights,
options, warrants or distribution are to be determined, or (ii) the initial
expiration date set forth in any tender offer or exchange offer for shares of
Common Stock, or (iii) the date on which any such consolidation, merger,
conveyance, transfer, dissolution, liquidation or winding up is expected to
become effective or consummated, and the date as of which it is expected that
holders of record of shares of Common Stock shall be entitled to exchange such
shares for securities or other property, if any, deliverable upon such
reclassification, consolidation, merger, conveyance, sale, transfer, lease,
dissolution, liquidation, winding up or other action. The failure to give the
notice required by this Section 10 or any defect therein shall not affect the
legality or validity of any distribution, right, option, warrant,
consolidation, merger, conveyance, transfer, dissolution, liquidation or
winding up, or the vote upon any action.
Nothing contained in this Agreement or in any of the Warrant Certificates
shall be construed as conferring upon the holders thereof the right to vote or
to consent or to receive notice as shareholders in respect of the meetings of
shareholders or the election of directors of the Company or any other matter
or any rights whatsoever as shareholders of the Company.
SECTION 11. Amendments. The terms of this Warrant Agreement and the Warrants
may be amended by the Company, and the observance of any term herein or
therein may be waived, but only with the written consent of the holders of
Warrants representing a majority in number of the total Warrant Shares at the
time purchasable upon the exercise of all then outstanding Warrants, provided
that no such action may change the Exercise Price (other than in accordance
with Section 7(k) hereof) without the written consent of all holders of
Warrants affected thereby.
SECTION 12. Miscellaneous.
(a) Issue Date. The provisions of this Warrant shall be construed and shall
be given effect in all respects as if it had been issued and delivered by the
Company on the date hereof.
(b) Successors. This Warrant shall be binding upon any successors or assigns
of the Company.
(c) Governing Law. This Warrant shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.
(d) Office of the Company. So long as the Warrants remain outstanding, the
Company shall maintain an office where the Warrants may be presented for
exercise, transfer, division and combination. Such office shall be at 533 S.
Fremont Ave., Los Angeles, California 90071, unless and until the Company
shall designate and maintain another office for such purposes, in which case
the Company shall deliver notice of such change to all holders of outstanding
Warrants in the manner set forth herein.
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(e) Headings. The headings used in this Warrant are used for convenience
only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this
agreement.
(f) Notices. Unless otherwise provided, any notice required or permitted
under this Warrant shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effectively
given upon personal delivery to the party to be notified or three days after
being sent via air courier, in all cases addressed to the party to be notified
at the address indicated for such party on the signature page hereof, or at
such other address as such party may designate by ten days advance written
notice to the other party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, notice may be given
by telex or facsimile provided that appropriate confirmation of receipt is
received.
(g) Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays. If the last or appointed day for the
taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein
shall be a Saturday or a Sunday or shall be a legal holiday in the State of
California, then such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on
the next succeeding day not a legal holiday.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed as of the day and year first above written.
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
GROUP, INC.
By: _________________________________
Name:
Title:
FS EQUITY PARTNERS III, L.P.
By: FS Capital Partners, L.P.
Its: General Partner
By: FS Holdings, Inc.
Its: General Partner
By: _________________________________
Name:
Title:
FS EQUITY PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL, L.P.
By: FS&Co. International, L.P.
Its: General Partner
By: FS International Holdings Limited
Its: General Partner
By: _________________________________
Name:
Title:
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AP KMS PARTNERS, L.P.
By: APGP KMS Partners, L.P.
Its: General Partner
By: AP KMS Acquisition Corporation
Its: General Partner
By: _________________________________
Name:
Title:
AP KMS II, LLC
By: Apollo Real Estate Investment
Fund II, L.P.
Its: Member
By: Apollo Real Estate Advisors II,L.P.
Its: General Partner
By: Apollo Real Estate Capital
Advisors II, Inc.
Its: General Partner
By: _________________________________
Name:
Title:
KOLL HOLDING COMPANY
By: _________________________________
Name:
Title:
RICHARD S. ABRAHAM
By: _________________________________
Richard S. Abraham, an individual
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DEVON A. ALLEN
By: _________________________________
Devon A. Allen, an individual
DANIEL M. ARDELL
By: _________________________________
Daniel M. Ardell, an individual
PETER M. BREN
By: _________________________________
Peter M. Bren, an individual
MICHAEL D. BROOMWELL
By: _________________________________
Michael D. Broomwell, an individual
STEVEN N. CORNEY
By: _________________________________
Steven N. Corney, an individual
JOHN W. DAVIS
By: _________________________________
John W. Davis, an individual
JAMES F. DORSEY
By: _________________________________
James F. Dorsey, an individual
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JESSE A. DUPREE
By: _________________________________
Jesse A. DuPree, an individual
JAMES C. EWING
By: _________________________________
James C. Ewing, an individual
WILLIAM D. FUGAZY, JR.
By: _________________________________
William D. Fugazy, Jr., an
individual
WADE H. GREENE
By: _________________________________
Wade H. Green, an individual
WILLIAM M. HARRIS
By: _________________________________
William M. Harris, an individual
RONALD E. JACKSON
By: _________________________________
Ronald E. Jackson, an individual
DONALD M. KOLL
By: _________________________________
Donald M. Koll, an individual
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WILLIAM H. KNOTTS
By: _________________________________
William H. Knotts, an individual
LYNDA M. LANE
By: _________________________________
Lynda M. Lane, an individual
CHARLES B. LINDWALL
By: _________________________________
Charles B. Lindwall, an individual
EDWARD R. LYONS
By: _________________________________
Edward R. Lyons, an individual
BARRY J. McGOWAN
By: _________________________________
Barry J. McGowan, an individual
LYNDA S. McMILLEN
By: _________________________________
Lynda S. McMillen, an individual
EDWARD N. MILTON
By: _________________________________
Edward N. Milton, an individual
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ROBERT C. PETERSON
By: _________________________________
Robert C. Peterson, an individual
MARK R. POOCHIGIAN
By: _________________________________
Mark R. Poochigian, an individual
D. GLEN RAIGER
By: _________________________________
D. Glen Raiger, an individual
WILLIAM S. ROTHE
By: _________________________________
William S. Rothe, an individual
CHARLES J. SCHREIBER, JR.
By: _________________________________
Charles J. Schreiber, Jr., an
individual
JOHN J. SHEPHARD, JR.
By: _________________________________
John J. Shephard, Jr., an individual
JANA L. TURNER
By: _________________________________
Jana L. Turner
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JOHN A. WALKER
By: _________________________________
John A. Walker, an individual
HOWARD L. WEINSTEIN
By: _________________________________
Howard L. Weinstein, an individual
JAMES ROBERT WHITE
By: _________________________________
James Robert White, an individual
RAYMOND E. WIRTA
By: _________________________________
Raymond E. Wirta, an individual
RICHARD G. WOLLACK
By: _________________________________
Richard G. Wollack, an individual
JOHN A. WYSS, JR.
By: _________________________________
John A. Wyss, Jr., an individual
DAVID J. ZAK
By: _________________________________
David J. Zak, an individual
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ELECTION TO PURCHASE
(TO BE EXECUTED UPON EXERCISE OF WARRANT)
The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to exercise the right represented
by this Warrant Certificate, to receive shares of Common Stock and
hereby tenders payment for such shares [to the order of CB Commercial Real
Estate Services Group, Inc. by cash or immediately available funds in the
amount of $ ] [(by delivery to the Company of Warrant Shares
with respect to which this Warrant is being surrendered in payment of the
aggregate Exercise Price for the Warrant Shares to be delivered to the
holder)] in accordance with the terms hereof. The undersigned requests that a
certificate for such shares be registered in the name of ,
whose address is . If said number of shares is less than all of
the shares of Common Stock purchasable hereunder, the undersigned requests
that a new Warrant Certificate representing the remaining balance of such
shares be registered in the name of , whose address is
, and that such Warrant Certificate be delivered to
, whose address is .
Date: _______________________________
_____________________________________
Print Name
_____________________________________
Signature Guaranteed*
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* The signature must be guaranteed by a bank or trust company having an
office in Los Angeles, California, or by a firm having membership on the
New York Stock Exchange.
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EXERCISABLE ON OR AFTER , 2000
AND ON OR BEFORE , 2004
No.
Warrants
WARRANT CERTIFICATE
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
This Warrant Certificate certifies that , or registered assigns, is
the registered holder of Warrants expiring (the
"Warrants") to purchase shares of Common Stock (the "Common Stock") of CB
Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc. (the "Company"). Each Warrant
entitles the holder upon exercise to receive from the Company on or after the
, 2000 and on or before 5:00 p.m. Los Angeles Time on
, 2004 one fully paid and nonassessable share of Common Stock (a
"Warrant Share") at the initial exercise price (the "Exercise Price") of
$30.00, payable in lawful money of the United States of America or in Warrant
Shares by "cashless exercise," upon surrender of this Warrant Certificate and
payment of the Exercise Price at the principal office of the Company, but only
subject to the conditions set forth herein and in the Warrant Agreement
referred to on the reverse hereof. The Exercise Price and number of Warrant
Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants are subject to adjustment upon
the occurrence of certain events set forth in the Warrant Agreement.
No warrant may be exercised before , 2000 or after 5:00 PM, Los
Angeles time, on , 2004 and to the extent not exercised by such
time such Warrants shall become void.
This Warrant, if issued in respect of an option to purchase common stock of
Koll Real Estate Services, is subject to forfeiture upon certain conditions
set forth in the Warrant Agreement.
This Warrant Certificate shall be governed and construed in accordance with
the internal laws of the State of Delaware.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc. has
caused this Warrant Certificate to be signed by its President and by its
Secretary, each by a facsimile of his signature.
Dated:
_____________________________________
By: _________________________________
President
By: _________________________________
Secretary
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[FORM OF WARRANT CERTIFICATE]
[REVERSE]
The Warrants evidenced by this Warrant Certificate are part of a duly
authorized issue of Warrants expiring , 2004 entitling the
holder on exercise to receive shares of Common Stock, of the Company (the
"Common Stock"), $.01 par value, and are issued or to be issued pursuant to a
Warrant Agreement dated as of (the "Warrant Agreement"), duly
executed and delivered by the Company, which Warrant Agreement is hereby
incorporated by reference in and made a part of this instrument and is hereby
referred to for a description of the rights, limitation of rights,
obligations, duties and immunities thereunder of the Company and the holders
(the words "holders" or "holder" meaning the registered holders or registered
holder) of the Warrants. A copy of the Warrant Agreement may be obtained by
the holder hereof upon written request to the Company.
Warrants may be exercised at any time on or after , 2000 and on
or before , 2004. The holder of Warrants evidenced by this
Warrant Certificate may exercise them, subject to the limitations set forth in
the Warrant Agreement, by surrendering this Warrant Certificate, with the form
of election to purchase set forth hereon properly completed and executed,
together with payment of the Exercise Price in cash or immediately available
funds or in Warrant Shares by "cashless exercise," at the principal office of
the Company. In the event that upon any exercise of Warrants evidenced hereby
the number of Warrants exercised shall be less than the total number of
Warrants evidenced hereby, there shall be issued to the holder hereof or his
assignee a new Warrant Certificate evidencing the number of Warrants not
exercised. No adjustment shall be made for any dividends on any Common Stock
issuable upon exercise of this Warrant.
The Warrant Agreement provides that upon the occurrence of certain events
the Exercise Price and the number of Warrant Shares into which this Warrant is
exercisable set forth on the face hereof may, subject to certain conditions,
be adjusted. No fractions of a share of Common stock will be issued upon the
exercise of any Warrant, but the Company will pay the cash value thereof
determined as provided in the Warrant Agreement.
Warrant Certificates, where surrendered at the principal office of the
Company by the registered holder thereof in person or by legal representative
or attorney duly authorized in writing, may be exchanged, in the manner and
subject to the limitations provided in the Warrant Agreement, but without
payment of any service charge, for another Warrant Certificate or Warrant
Certificates of like tenor evidencing in the aggregate a like number of
Warrants.
Upon due presentation for registration of transfer of this Warrant
Certificate at the principal office of the Company a new Warrant Certificate
or Warrant Certificates of like tenor and evidencing in the aggregate a like
number of Warrants shall be issued to the transferee(s) in exchange for this
Warrant Certificate, subject to the limitations provided in the Warrant
Agreement, without charge except for any tax or other governmental charge
imposed in connection therewith.
The Company and the Warrant Agent may deem and treat the registered
holder(s) hereof as the absolute owner(s) of this Warrant Certificate
(notwithstanding any notation of ownership or other writing hereon made by
anyone), for the purpose of any exercise hereof, of any distribution to the
holder(s) hereof, and for all other purposes, and the Company shall not be
affected by any notice to the contrary. Neither the Warrants nor this Warrant
Certificate entitle any holder hereof to any rights of a stockholder of the
Company.
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ANNEX 3
April 22, 1997
Board of Directors
CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc.
533 South Fremont Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90071
Attention: Walter V. Stafford
Gentlemen:
CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc. (the "Company"), CBC
Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the
"Acquisition Sub"), Koll Real Estate Services (the "Subject Company") and
certain related parties propose to enter into an agreement (the "Agreement")
pursuant to which the Acquisition Sub will be merged with and into the Subject
Company in a transaction (the "Merger") in which each outstanding share of the
Subject Company's common stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Shares"), will
be converted into the right to receive (i) 0.79 shares of the common stock of
the Company (the "Company Shares") and (ii) a warrant (the "Warrants")
exercisable into 0.0691 Company Shares at an exercise price of $30.00 per
Company Share during the four-year period commencing three (3) years after the
issue date thereof and ending seven (7) years after such issue date (the
"Transaction Consideration").
You have asked us whether, in our opinion, the Transaction Consideration is
fair from a financial point of view to the Company.
In arriving at the opinion set forth below, we have, among other things:
(1) Reviewed the Subject Company's Audited Consolidated Financial
Statements and related financial information for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 1996, periods from December 1, 1994 through March 31, 1995
and April 1, 1994 through November 30, 1994, and the year ended March
31, 1994; the Subject Company's related unaudited financial
information for the three years ended December 31, 1996; and the
Subject Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission;
(2) Reviewed the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and related
financial information for the three fiscal years ended December 31,
1996; the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and the related
unaudited financial information for the quarterly periods ending March
31, 1996, June 30, 1996 and September 30 , 1996; and certain other of
the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
during the last three years, including certain reports on Form 8-K and
its Registration Statement on Form S-1;
(3) Reviewed certain information, including financial forecasts, relating
to the business, earnings, cash flow, assets, liabilities and
prospects of the Subject Company and the Company, as well as the
synergies and the amount and timing of the related cost savings and
expenses expected to result from the Merger (the "Expected Synergies")
furnished to us by the Subject Company and the Company, respectively;
(4) Conducted discussions with members of senior management and
representatives of the Subject Company and the Company concerning
their respective businesses and prospects, before and after giving
effect to the Merger, and the Expected Synergies;
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(5) Reviewed the market prices and valuation multiples for the Company
Shares and compared them with those of certain publicly traded
companies that we deemed relevant;
(6) Reviewed the results of operations of the Subject Company and the
Company and compared them with those of certain companies that we
deemed relevant;
(7) Reviewed, under applicable valuation methodologies, the theoretical
valuation of the Warrants to be issued under the terms of the
Agreement;
(8) Compared the proposed financial terms of the Merger with the financial
terms of certain other transactions that we deemed relevant;
(9) Reviewed the potential pro forma impact of the Merger on the Company's
earnings, cash flow and capitalization ratios;
(10) Reviewed a draft of the Agreement dated April 18, 1997; and
(11) Reviewed such other financial studies and analyses and took into
account such other matters as we deemed necessary, including our
assessment of general economic, market and monetary conditions.
In preparing our opinion, we have assumed and relied on the accuracy and
completeness of all financial and other information supplied or otherwise made
available to us, discussed with or reviewed by or for us or publicly
available, and we have not assumed any responsibility for making any
independent verification of such information or making any independent
evaluation or appraisal of any of the assets or liabilities of the Subject
Company or the Company or been furnished with any such evaluation or
appraisal. In particular, we have relied upon the estimates of the managements
of the Company and the Subject Company of the Expected Synergies and have
assumed that the Expected Synergies will be achieved. With respect to the
financial forecast information and the Expected Synergies furnished to or
discussed with us by the Subject Company and the Company, we have assumed that
they have been reasonably prepared and reflect the best currently available
estimates and judgment of the Subject Company's or the Company's management,
as the case may be, as to the expected future financial performance of the
Subject Company or the Company, as the case may be. In addition, we have not
assumed any obligation to conduct nor have we conducted any physical
inspection of the properties or facilities of the Subject Company or the
Company. We have assumed that the Merger will be consummated on terms
substantially similar to those set forth in the draft of the Agreement dated
April 18, 1997. We have further assumed that the Warrants to be issued as part
of the Transaction Consideration will contain terms not materially different
from, and otherwise in conformance with, those customary in similar
transactions.
Our opinion is necessarily based upon market, economic and other conditions
as they exist and can be evaluated on, and on the information made available
to us as of, the date hereof.
We are acting as financial advisor to the Company in connection with the
Merger and will receive a fee from the Company for our services. The Company
has agreed to indemnify us for certain liabilities arising out of our
engagement. Previously, we have performed investment banking and other
services for the Company and the Subject Company and have received customary
compensation for the rendering of such services. During 1996, we served as
lead manager to the Company in connection with the initial public offering of
Company Shares, and we worked actively with the Subject Company in connection
with a proposed initial public offering of the Shares. In addition, in the
ordinary course of our business, we may actively trade the Company Shares and
other securities of the Company, for our own account and for the accounts of
customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold a long or short position in
such securities.
This opinion is for the use and benefit of the Board of Directors of the
Company. Our opinion does not address the merits of the underlying decision by
the Company to engage in the Merger, and does not constitute a recommendation
to any shareholder as to how such shareholder should vote on the proposed
Merger.
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We are not expressing any opinion herein as to the prices at which the
Company Shares will trade following the announcement or consummation of the
Merger.
On the basis of, and subject to the foregoing, we are of the opinion that,
as of the date hereof, the Transaction Consideration is fair from a financial
point of view to the Company.
Very truly yours,
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER &
SMITH INCORPORATED
By /s/ Mark G. Shafir
______________________________
Managing Director
Investment Banking Group
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[MERRILL LYNCH LETTERHEAD]
June 6, 1997
CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc.
533 South Fremont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attn: Walter V. Stafford
Dear Mr. Stafford:
CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc. ( the "Company"), CBC
Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the
"Acquisition Sub"), Koll Real Estate Services (the "Subject Company") and
certain related parties have entered into an agreement dated May 14, 1997 (the
"Merger Agreement") pursuant to which the Acquisition Sub will be merged with
and into the Subject Company (the "Merger"). In connection with the proposed
Merger, on April 22, 1997, we delivered an opinion to the Board of Directors
of the Company that, based on the terms set forth in the April 18, 1997 draft
of the Merger Agreement, the aggregate consideration to be paid by the Company
in the Merger was fair from a financial point of view to the Company.
We hereby inform the Company that, based upon the final terms of the Merger
Agreement dated May 14, 1997, we would not have modified our opinion that the
aggregate consideration to be paid by the Company in the Merger is fair from a
financial point of view to the Company. In reaching such determination, we did
not undertake to review any documentation in addition to that set forth in our
opinion delivered to the Board of Directors of the Company on April 22, 1997,
nor did we provide the Board of Directors of the Company with a formal opinion
regarding the fairness of the aggregate consideration as set forth in the
final Merger Agreement. This letter does not constitute an opinion with
respect to the fairness of the aggregate consideration set forth in the final
Merger Agreement.
Very truly yours,
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH
INCORPORATED
By: /s/ Mark G. Shafir
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Managing Director
Investment Banking Group
ANNEX 4
DELAWARE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW
SECTION 262
APPRAISAL RIGHTS. (a) Any stockholder of a corporation of this State who
holds shares of stock on the date of the making of a demand pursuant to
subsection (d) of this section with respect to such shares, who continuously
holds such shares through the effective date of the merger or consolidation,
who has otherwise complied with subsection (d) of this section and who has
neither voted in favor of the merger or consolidation nor consented thereto in
writing pursuant to (S) 228 of this title shall be entitled to an appraisal by
the Court of Chancery of the fair value of his shares of stock under the
circumstances described in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. As used in
this section, the word "stockholder" means a holder of record of stock in a
stock corporation and also a member of record of a non-stock corporation; the
words "stock" and "share" mean and include what is ordinarily meant by those
words and also membership or membership interest of a member of a non-stock
corporation; and the words "depository receipt" mean a receipt or other
instrument issued by a depository representing an interest in one or more
shares, or fractions thereof, solely of stock of a corporation, which stock is
deposited with the depository.
(b) Appraisal rights shall be available for the shares of any class or
series of stock of a constituent corporation in a merger or consolidation to
be effected pursuant to (S)(S) 251 (other than a merger effected pursuant to
(S)251(g) of this title), 252, 254, 257, 258, 263 or 264 of this title:
(1) Provided, however, that no appraisal rights under this section shall
be available for the shares of any class or series of stock, which stock,
or depository receipts in respect thereof, at the record date fixed to
determine the stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the
meeting of stockholders to act upon the agreement of merger or
consolidation, were either (i) listed on a national securities exchange or
designated as a national market system security on an interdealer quotation
system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or (ii) held
of record by more than 2,000 holders; and further provided that no
appraisal rights shall be available for any shares of stock of the
constituent corporation surviving a merger if the merger did not require
for its approval the vote of the holders of the surviving corporation as
provided in subsection (f) of (S) 251 of this title.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, appraisal rights
under this section shall be available for the shares of any class or series
of stock of a constituent corporation if the holders thereof are required
by the terms of an agreement of merger or consolidation pursuant to (S)(S)
251, 252, 254, 257, 258, 263 and 264 of this title to accept for such stock
anything except:
a. Shares of stock of the corporation surviving or resulting from
such merger or consolidation, or depository receipts in respect
thereof;
b. Shares of stock of any other corporation, or depository receipts
in respect thereof, which shares of stock or depository receipts at the
effective date of the merger or consolidation will be either listed on
a national securities exchange or designated as a national market
system security on an interdealer quotation system by the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or held of record by more than
2,000 holders;
c. Cash in lieu of fractional shares or fractional depository
receipts described in the foregoing subparagraphs a. and b. of this
paragraph; or
d. Any combination of the shares of stock, depository receipts and
cash in lieu of fractional shares or fractional depository receipts
described in the foregoing subparagraphs a., b. and c. of this
paragraph.
(3) In the event all of the stock of a subsidiary Delaware corporation
party to a merger effected under (S) 253 of this title is not owned by the
parent corporation immediately prior to the merger, appraisal rights shall
be available for the shares of the subsidiary Delaware corporation.
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(c) Any corporation may provide in its certificate of incorporation that
appraisal rights under this section shall be available for the shares of any
class or series of its stock as a result of an amendment to its certificate of
incorporation, any merger or consolidation in which the corporation is a
constituent corporation or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets
of the corporation. If the certificate of incorporation contains such a
provision, the procedures of this section, including those set forth in
subsections (d) and (e) of this section, shall apply as nearly as is
practicable.
(d) Appraisal rights shall be perfected as follows:
(1) If a proposed merger or consolidation for which appraisal rights are
provided under this section is to be submitted for approval at a meeting of
stockholders, the corporation, not less than 20 days prior to the meeting,
shall notify each of its stockholders who was such on the record date for
such meeting with respect to shares for which appraisal rights are
available pursuant to subsections (b) or (c) hereof that appraisal rights
are available for any or all of the shares of the constituent corporations,
and shall include in such notice a copy of this section. Each stockholder
electing to demand the appraisal of his shares shall deliver to the
corporation, before the taking of the vote on the merger or consolidation,
a written demand for appraisal of his shares. Such demand will be
sufficient if it reasonably informs the corporation of the identity of the
stockholder and that the stockholder intends thereby to demand the
appraisal of his shares. A proxy or vote against the merger or
consolidation shall not constitute such a demand. A stockholder electing to
take such action must do so by a separate written demand as herein
provided. Within 10 days after the effective date of such merger or
consolidation, the surviving or resulting corporation shall notify each
stockholder of each constituent corporation who has complied with this
subsection and has not voted in favor of or consented to the merger or
consolidation of the date that the merger or consolidation has become
effective; or
(2) If the merger or consolidation was approved pursuant to (S) 228 or
(S) 253 of this title, each constituent corporation, either before the
effective date of the merger or consolidation or within ten days
thereafter, shall notify each of the holders of any class or series of
stock of such constituent corporation who are entitled to appraisal rights
of the approval of the merger or consolidation and that appraisal rights
are available for any or all shares of such class or series of stock of
such constituent corporation, and shall include in such notice a copy of
this section; provided that, if the notice is given on or after the
effective date of the merger or consolidation, such notice shall be given
by the surviving or resulting corporation to all such holders of any class
or series of stock of a constituent corporation that are entitled to
appraisal rights. Such notice may, and, if given on or after the effective
date of the merger or consolidation, shall, also notify such stockholders
of the effective date of the merger or consolidation. Any stockholder
entitled to appraisal rights may, within twenty days after the date of
mailing of such notice, demand in writing from the surviving or resulting
corporation the appraisal of such holder's shares. Such demand will be
sufficient if it reasonably informs the corporation of the identity of the
stockholder and that the stockholder intends thereby to demand the
appraisal of such holder's shares. If such notice did not notify
stockholders of the effective date of the merger or consolidation, either
(i) each such constituent corporation shall send a second notice before the
effective date of the merger or consolidation notifying each of the holders
of any class or series of stock of such constituent corporation that are
entitled to appraisal rights of the effective date of the merger or
consolidation or (ii) the surviving or resulting corporation shall send
such a second notice to all such holders on or within 10 days after such
effective date; provided, however, that if such second notice is sent more
than 20 days following the sending of the first notice, such second notice
need only be sent to each stockholder who is entitled to appraisal rights
and who has demanded appraisal of such holder's shares in accordance with
this subsection. An affidavit of the secretary or assistant secretary or of
the transfer agent of the corporation that is required to give either
notice that such notice has been given shall, in the absence of fraud, be
prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. For purposes of
determining the stockholders entitled to receive either notice, each
constituent corporation may fix, in advance, a record date that shall be
not more than 10 days prior to the date the notice is given; provided that,
if the notice is given on or after the effective date of the merger or
consolidation, the record date shall be such effective date. If no record
date is fixed and the notice is given prior to the effective date, the
record date shall be the close of business on the next day preceding the
day on which the notice is given.
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(e) Within 120 days after the effective date of the merger or consolidation,
the surviving or resulting corporation or any stockholder who has complied
with subsections (a) and (d) hereof and who is otherwise entitled to appraisal
rights, may file a petition in the Court of Chancery demanding a determination
of the value of the stock of all such stockholders. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, at any time within 60 days after the effective date of the merger
or consolidation, any stockholder shall have the right to withdraw his demand
for appraisal and to accept the terms offered upon the merger or
consolidation. Within 120 days after the effective date of the merger or
consolidation, any stockholder who has complied with the requirements of
subsections (a) and (d) hereof, upon written request, shall be entitled to
receive from the corporation surviving the merger or resulting from the
consolidation a statement setting forth the aggregate number of shares not
voted in favor of the merger or consolidation and with respect to which
demands for appraisal have been received and the aggregate number of holders
of such shares. Such written statement shall be mailed to the stockholder
within 10 days after his written request for such a statement is received by
the surviving or resulting corporation or within 10 days after expiration of
the period for delivery of demands for appraisal under subsection (d) hereof,
whichever is later.
(f) Upon the filing of any such petition by a stockholder, service of a copy
thereof shall be made upon the surviving or resulting corporation, which shall
within 20 days after such service file in the office of the Register in
Chancery in which the petition was filed a duly verified list containing the
names and addresses of all stockholders who have demanded payment for their
shares and with whom agreements as to the value of their shares have not been
reached by the surviving or resulting corporation. If the petition shall be
filed by the surviving or resulting corporation, the petition shall be
accompanied by such a duly verified list. The Register in Chancery, if so
ordered by the Court, shall give notice of the time and place fixed for the
hearing of such petition by registered or certified mail to the surviving or
resulting corporation and to the stockholders shown on the list at the
addresses therein stated. Such notice shall also be given by 1 or more
publications at least 1 week before the day of the hearing, in a newspaper of
general circulation published in the City of Wilmington, Delaware or such
publication as the Court deems advisable. The forms of the notices by mail and
by publication shall be approved by the Court, and the costs thereof shall be
borne by the surviving or resulting corporation.
(g) At the hearing on such petition, the Court shall determine the
stockholders who have complied with this section and who have become entitled
to appraisal rights. The Court may require the stockholders who have demanded
an appraisal for their shares and who hold stock represented by certificates
to submit their certificates of stock to the Register in Chancery for notation
thereon of the pendency of the appraisal proceedings; and if any stockholder
fails to comply with such direction, the Court may dismiss the proceedings as
to such stockholder.
(h) After determining the stockholders entitled to an appraisal, the Court
shall appraise the shares, determining their fair value exclusive of any
element of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the merger
or consolidation, together with a fair rate of interest, if any, to be paid
upon the amount determined to be the fair value. In determining such fair
value, the Court shall take into account all relevant factors. In determining
the fair rate of interest, the Court may consider all relevant factors,
including the rate of interest which the surviving or resulting corporation
would have had to pay to borrow money during the pendency of the proceeding.
Upon application by the surviving or resulting corporation or by any
stockholder entitled to participate in the appraisal proceeding, the Court
may, in its discretion, permit discovery or other pretrial proceedings and may
proceed to trial upon the appraisal prior to the final determination of the
stockholder entitled to an appraisal. Any stockholder whose name appears on
the list filed by the surviving or resulting corporation pursuant to
subsection (f) of this section and who has submitted his certificates of stock
to the Register in Chancery, if such is required, may participate fully in all
proceedings until it is finally determined that he is not entitled to
appraisal rights under this section.
(i) The Court shall direct the payment of the fair value of the shares,
together with interest, if any, by the surviving or resulting corporation to
the stockholders entitled thereto. Interest may be simple or compound, as the
Court may direct. Payment shall be so made to each such stockholder, in the
case of holders of uncertificated stock forthwith, and the case of holders of
shares represented by certificates upon the surrender to the corporation of
the certificates representing such stock. The Court's decree may be enforced
as other decrees in the Court of
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Chancery may be enforced, whether such surviving or resulting corporation be a
corporation of this State or of any state.
(j) The costs of the proceeding may be determined by the Court and taxed
upon the parties as the Court deems equitable in the circumstances. Upon
application of a stockholder, the Court may order all or a portion of the
expenses incurred by any stockholder in connection with the appraisal
proceeding, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and the
fees and expenses of experts, to be charged pro rata against the value of all
the shares entitled to an appraisal.
(k) From and after the effective date of the merger or consolidation, no
stockholder who has demanded his appraisal rights as provided in subsection
(d) of this section shall be entitled to vote such stock for any purpose or to
receive payment of dividends or other distributions on the stock (except
dividends or other distributions payable to stockholders of record at a date
which is prior to the effective date of the merger or consolidation);
provided, however, that if no petition for an appraisal shall be filed within
the time provided in subsection (e) of this section, or if such stockholder
shall deliver to the surviving or resulting corporation a written withdrawal
of his demand for an appraisal and an acceptance of the merger or
consolidation, either within 60 days after the effective date of the merger or
consolidation as provided in subsection (e) of this section or thereafter with
the written approval of the corporation, then the right of such stockholder to
an appraisal shall cease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no appraisal
proceeding in the Court of Chancery shall be dismissed as to any stockholder
without the approval of the Court, and such approval may be conditioned upon
such terms as the Court deems just.
(l) The shares of the surviving or resulting corporation to which the shares
of such objecting stockholders would have been converted had they assented to
the merger or consolidation shall have the status of authorized and unissued
shares of the surviving or resulting corporation.
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ANNEX 5
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
1997 EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("CBC"), sets forth herein the terms of this CB Commercial Real Estate
Services Group, Inc. 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") as follows:
1. PURPOSE
The Plan is intended to advance the interests of CBC by providing Optionees
selected by the Committee pursuant to Section 7 with an opportunity to develop
a proprietary interest in CBC, which will create strong performance incentives
for such Optionees to maximize the growth and success of CBC and its
Subsidiaries, and will encourage them to remain in the employ or service of
CBC or one or more of its Subsidiaries. An Option granted under the Plan may
be (i) an "incentive stock option" within the meaning of Section 422 of the
Code or (ii) an Option that is not an incentive stock option.
2. DEFINITIONS
"Board of Directors" means the Board of Directors of CBC.
"CBC" means CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"Committee" means the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of
CBC.
"Eligible Employee" means any employee or independent contractor described
in Section 5 of the Plan as being eligible for the grant of an Option.
"Option" means an option to purchase Stock granted by the Committee pursuant
to the Plan.
"Option Agreement" means an agreement between CBC and an Optionee which
reflects the terms of the Option granted to the Optionee and conforms to the
provisions of Section 9 of the Plan.
"Optionee" means an Eligible Employee to whom the Committee has granted an
Option.
"Option Price" means the price determined pursuant to Section 10.
"Plan" means the CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc. 1997
Employee Stock Option Plan as set forth herein.
"Stock" means shares of Common Stock of CBC, par value $0.01 per share.
"Subsidiary" means any entity which is treated as a subsidiary of CBC
pursuant to Section 422(d)(1) of the Code.
3. ADMINISTRATION
(a) Compensation Committee. The Plan shall be administered by the
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of CBC (the "Committee"),
which shall have the full power and authority to take all actions, and to make
all determinations required or provided for under the Plan or any Option
granted or Option Agreement entered into hereunder, and all such other actions
and determinations not inconsistent with the specific terms and provisions of
the Plan deemed by the Committee to be necessary or appropriate to the
administration of the Plan or any Option granted or Option Agreement entered
into hereunder. The interpretation and construction by the Committee of any
provision of the Plan or of any Option granted or Option Agreement entered
into hereunder shall be final and conclusive.
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(b) No Liability. No member of the Committee shall be liable for and CBC
shall indemnify and hold each such member harmless with respect to any action
or determination made in good faith with respect to the Plan or any Option
granted or Option Agreement entered into hereunder.
(c) Action by the Board. The Board of Directors may act under the Plan other
than through the Committee, only if all of the members of the Board are "non-
employee directors" as defined in Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
4. STOCK
The stock that may be issued pursuant to Options granted under the Plan
shall be shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of CBC (the
"Stock"), which shares may be treasury shares or authorized but unissued
shares. The number of shares of Stock that may be issued pursuant to the
exercise of Options granted under the Plan shall not exceed in the aggregate
700,000 shares, which number of shares is subject to adjustment as hereinafter
provided in Section 18. If any Option expires or terminates for any reason
prior to exercise in full, the shares of Stock that were subject to the
unexercised portion of such Option shall be available for the grant of future
Options under the Plan.
5. ELIGIBILITY
Options may be granted under the Plan to any employee or independent
contractor of CBC or a Subsidiary (including any contractor operating in the
form of a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or otherwise and
any employee or independent contractor such person who is an officer of CBC or
an officer or director of any Subsidiary). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no
Options may be granted to any person who, at the time of the grant, is a
director or executive officer of CBC within the meaning of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 or who owns stock possessing more than 10 percent of the
total combined voting power of all classes of stock of CBC or any Subsidiary.
6. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM OF THE PLAN
(a) Effective Date. The effective date of the Plan shall be the date the
Plan is approved by the holders of a majority of the shares of Common Stock
voting at a duly held meeting of the stockholders of CBC.
(b) Term. No Options may be granted under the Plan more than 10 years after
its effective date.
7. GRANT OF OPTIONS
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, the Committee may, at any
time and from time to time, prior to the date of the Plan's expiration or
termination, grant Options in its sole and absolute discretion to any Eligible
Employee selected in writing by the Committee, on such terms and conditions as
the Committee may determine, including any terms or conditions which may be
necessary and appropriate to qualify such Options as "incentive stock options"
under Section 422 of the Code provided that no Eligible Employee may be
selected as an Optionee who is not identified as a key employee by CBC's Chief
Executive Officer. No grant or series of grants hereunder to an Optionee may
exceed 75,000 shares in any calendar year. The date on which the Committee
approves the grant of an Option shall be considered the date on which such
Option is granted unless the Committee determines otherwise. Options may be
granted but not exercised prior to stockholder approval and in the event
stockholder approval is not obtained on or before September 30, 1997 all such
options shall be null and void.
8. LIMITATIONS ON INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS
An Option may, if so determined by the Committee, constitute an incentive
stock option to the extent that the aggregate fair market value (determined at
the time the option is granted) of the stock with respect to which incentive
stock options are exercisable for the first time by any Optionee during any
calendar year (under the Plan and all other stock option plans of CBC or any
Subsidiary) does not exceed $100,000.
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9. OPTION AGREEMENTS
All Options granted pursuant to the Plan shall be evidenced by written
agreements ("Option Agreements"), to be executed by CBC and by the Optionee,
in such form or forms and with such terms as the Committee shall from time to
time determine. Option Agreements covering Options granted from time to time
or at the same time need not contain similar provisions; provided however,
that no Option Agreements shall be inconsistent with any term of this Plan.
10. OPTION PRICE
The purchase price of each share of Stock subject to an Option (the "Option
Price") shall be its fair market value on the date the Option is granted. In
the event that the Stock is listed on an established national or regional
stock exchange, is admitted to quotation on The Nasdaq Stock Market, or is
publicly traded in an established securities market, in determining the fair
market value of the Stock, the Committee shall use: the closing price of the
Stock on such exchange or System or in such market (the highest such closing
price if there is more than one such exchange or market) on the trading date
when the Option is granted; or, if there is no such closing price, then the
Committee shall use the mean between the highest bid and lowest asked prices
or between the high and low prices on such date; or, if no sale of the Stock
has been made on such day, on the next preceding day on which any such sale
shall have been made; or such other method as the Committee may determine.
11. TERM AND EXERCISE OF OPTIONS
(a) Term. Each Option granted under the Plan shall terminate and all rights
to purchase shares thereunder shall cease upon a date fixed by the Committee
and stated in the Option Agreement. All options granted under the Plan shall
terminate no later than ten (10) years from the date of grant.
(b) Option Period and Limitations on Exercise. Each Option shall be
exercisable, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time during the
term of the Option, at such times, and with such conditions, as the Committee
shall determine and set forth in the related Option Agreement. Without
limiting the foregoing, the Committee, subject to the terms and conditions of
the Plan, may in its sole discretion provide that an Option may not be
exercised in whole or in part for any period or periods of time during which
such Option is outstanding; provided, however, that any such time limitation
on the exercise of an Option contained in any Option Agreement may be
rescinded, modified or waived by the Committee, in its sole discretion, at any
time and from time to time after the date of grant of such Option.
(c) Method of Exercise and Payment. An Option may be exercised under such
rules as the Committee may establish from time-to-time by delivery to CBC of a
written notice of exercise on any business day, at the location specified from
time-to-time by CBC, which notice shall specify the number of shares with
respect to which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by
payment in full of the Option Price of the shares for which the Option is
being exercised. The minimum number of shares of Stock with respect to which
an Option may be exercised at any time shall be the lesser of 100 shares or
the maximum number of shares available for purchase under the Option at the
time of exercise. Payment of the Option Price for the shares of Stock
purchased pursuant to the exercise of an Option shall be made (i) by cashier's
check drawn on a major national bank or a wire transfer; (ii) with the consent
of the Committee, through the tender to CBC of shares of Stock, which shares
shall be valued, for purposes of determining the extent to which the Option
Price has been paid thereby, at their fair market value (determined by the
Committee in the manner described in Section 10 above) on the date of
exercise; or (iii) by a combination of the methods described in (i) and (ii).
If shares of Stock are surrendered by an officer of CBC who is subject to
Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as payment of the Option
Price and the Stock surrendered was acquired pursuant to an option to acquire
CBC common stock and such acquisition was not an exempt transaction under
Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, then six (6) months must
have elapsed since the date of grant of such option. The payment in full of
the Option Price shall be deemed to have been made with the written notice of
exercise provided the notice of exercise directs that the stock certificate or
certificates for the shares of Stock for which
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the Option is exercised be delivered to a licensed broker acceptable to CBC as
the agent for the individual exercising the Option and, at the time such stock
certificate or certificates are delivered, the broker tenders to CBC cash (or
cash equivalents acceptable to CBC) equal to the Option Price for the shares
of Stock purchased plus the amount (if any) of federal and/or other taxes
which CBC, in its discretion, requires to be withheld with respect to the
exercise of the Option. An attempt to exercise any Option granted hereunder
other than as set forth above shall be invalid and of no force and effect.
Promptly after the exercise of an Option and the payment or deemed payment in
full of the Option Price therefor and any applicable withholding taxes, the
individual exercising the Option shall be entitled to the issuance of a Stock
certificate or certificates evidencing his or her ownership of such shares. A
separate Stock certificate or certificates shall be issued for any shares
purchased pursuant to the exercise of an Option which is an incentive stock
option, which certificate or certificates shall not include any shares which
were purchased pursuant to the exercise of an Option which is not an incentive
stock option. An individual holding or exercising an Option shall have none of
the rights of a stockholder until the shares of Stock covered thereby are
fully paid and issued, and except as provided in Section 18 below, no
adjustment shall be made for dividends or other rights for which the record
date is prior to the date of such issuance.
(d) Withholding Taxes. CBC shall have the right, as a condition to the
exercise of any Option, to withhold from any amount payable to the Optionee,
or require the Optionee to remit to CBC, an amount (in the form of a cashier's
check or wire transfer) sufficient to satisfy any federal, state, local or
foreign withholding tax requirements imposed with respect to the exercise of
the Option or the issuance of shares of Stock pursuant to the option as
determined by the Committee in its discretion.
12. TRANSFERABILITY OF OPTIONS
During the lifetime of an Optionee, only such Optionee (or, in the event of
legal incapacity or incompetency, the Optionee's guardian or legal
representative) may exercise the Option. No Option shall be assignable or
transferable by the Optionee to whom it is granted, other than by will, the
laws of descent and distribution, or pursuant to a qualified domestic
relations order as defined in Section 414 of the Code, and no Option shall be
pledged or hypothecated (by operation of law or otherwise), or subject to
execution, attachment or similar process.
13. TERMINATION OF SERVICE OR EMPLOYMENT
If an Optionee ceases to be an employee or independent contractor of CBC or
its Subsidiaries for any reason other than death or "permanent and total
disability" (within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code), any Option
granted to such Optionee pursuant to the Plan shall terminate 30 days after
the date of such cessation unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section
11.(a) above, and such Optionee shall have no further right to purchase shares
of Stock pursuant to such Option; provided, however, that the Committee may
provide, by inclusion of appropriate language in any Option Agreement, that an
Optionee may (subject to the general limitations on exercise set forth in
Section 11.(b)), in the event he or she ceases to be an employee or
independent contractor, exercise an Option, in whole or in part, at a time
subsequent to such cessation and prior to termination of the Option as
provided in Section 11.(a) above, either subject to or without regard to any
installment limitation on exercise imposed pursuant to Section 11.(b) above.
Whether a leave of absence or leave on military or government service shall
cause an Optionee to cease to be an employee or independent contractor shall
be determined by the Committee, which determination shall be final and
conclusive. For purposes of the Plan, an Optionee shall not cease to be an
employee or independent contractor if his or her employment or service
terminates, but the Optionee is immediately thereafter employed with CBC or
any Subsidiary as an employee or independent contractor.
14. RIGHTS IN THE EVENT OF DEATH OR DISABILITY
(a) Death. If the Optionee dies while employed by or in the service of CBC
or a Subsidiary, except as is otherwise provided in the Option Agreement
relating to such Option, the executors, administrators, heirs, legatees
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or distributees (as applicable) of such Optionee's estate shall have the right
(subject to the general limitations on exercise set forth in Section 11.(b)
above), prior to termination of the Option as provided in Section 11.(a)
above, to exercise any Option held by such Optionee at the date of such
Optionee's death to the extent the Option was exercisable on such date, on
such terms as the Committee may provide in the Option Agreement.
(b) Disability. If the Optionee ceases to be an employee or independent
contractor of CBC or its Subsidiaries by reason of "permanent and total
disability" (within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code), then such
Optionee shall have the right (subject to the general limitations on exercise
set forth in Section 11.(b) above), within the earlier of (i) one year after
such cessation, or (ii) the termination of the Option as provided in Section
11.(a) above, to exercise, in whole or in part, any Option held by such
Optionee at the date of such cessation on such terms as the Committee may
provide in the Option Agreement, provided, however, that the Committee may
provide, by inclusion of appropriate language in the Option Agreement, that
the Optionee may (subject to the general limitations on exercise set forth in
Section 11.(b) above), in the event he or she ceases to be an employee or
independent contractor by reason of "permanent and total disability" (within
the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code), exercise an Option, in whole or
in part, at any time subsequent to such termination and prior to termination
of the Option as provided in Section 11.(a) above, either subject to or
without regard to any installment limitation on exercise imposed pursuant to
Section 11.(b) above. Whether an Optionee has suffered "permanent and total
disability" for purposes of this Plan shall be determined by the Committee,
which determination shall be final and conclusive.
15. USE OF PROCEEDS
The proceeds received by CBC from the sale of Stock pursuant to Options
granted under the Plan shall constitute general funds of CBC.
16. REQUIREMENTS OF LAW
(a) Violations of Law. CBC shall not be required to sell or issue any shares
of Stock under any Option if the sale or issuance of such shares would
constitute a violation by the individual exercising the Option or CBC of any
provisions of any law or regulation of any governmental authority, including
without limitation any federal or state securities laws or regulations.
Specifically in connection with the Securities Act of 1933 (as now in effect
or as hereafter amended), upon exercise of any Option, unless a registration
statement under such Act is in effect with respect to the shares of Stock
covered by such Option, CBC shall not be required to sell or issue such Shares
unless the Committee has received evidence satisfactory to it that the holder
of such Option may acquire such shares pursuant to an exemption from
registration under such Act. Any determination in this connection by the
Committee shall be final, binding, and conclusive. CBC may, but shall in no
event be obligated to, register any securities covered hereby pursuant to the
Securities Act of 1933 (as now in effect or as hereafter amended). CBC shall
not be obligated to take any affirmative action in order to cause the exercise
of an Option or the issuance of shares pursuant thereto to comply with any law
or regulation of any governmental authority. As to any jurisdiction that
expressly imposes the requirement that an Option shall not be exercisable
unless and until the shares of stock covered by such Option are registered or
are subject to an available exemption from registration, the exercise of such
Option (under circumstances in which the laws of such jurisdiction apply)
shall be deemed conditioned upon the effectiveness of such registration or the
availability of such an exemption.
(b) Compliance with Rule 16b-3. The Plan is intended to comply with Rule
16b-3 or its successor rule, promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. With respect to persons subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, any provision of the Plan or action of the Plan administrators
that is inconsistent with such Rule shall be deemed null and void to the
extent permitted by law and deemed advisable by the Committee.
17. AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF THE PLAN
The Board or the Committee may, at any time and from time to time, amend,
suspend or terminate the Plan as to any shares of Stock as to which Options
have not been granted. The foregoing notwithstanding no
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amendment shall, without the approval of the stockholders of CBC, (a)
materially change the requirements as to the eligibility to receive options,
(b) increase the maximum number of shares subject to the Plan (except as
provided in Section 18), (c) change the minimum Option Price (except as
provided in Section 18), (d) increase the maximum period during which options
may be exercised, (e) extend the term of the Plan, or (f) materially increase
the benefits accruing to any Optionee under the Plan. Except as permitted
under Section 18 hereof, no amendment, suspension or termination of the Plan
shall, without the consent of the holder of the Option, materially alter or
materially impair rights or obligations under any Option theretofore granted
under the Plan.
18. EFFECT OF CHANGES IN CAPITALIZATION
(a) Changes in Stock. If the outstanding shares of Stock are increased or
decreased or changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of
shares or other securities of CBC by reason of any recapitalization,
reclassification, stock split-up, combination of shares, exchange of shares,
stock dividend or other distribution payable in capital stock, or other
increase or decrease affecting such outstanding shares generally that is
effected without receipt of consideration by CBC, occurring after the
effective date of the Plan, the number and kinds of shares for the purchase of
which Options may be granted under the Plan shall be adjusted proportionately
and accordingly by the Committee. In addition, the number and kind of shares
for which Options are outstanding shall be adjusted proportionately and
accordingly so that the proportionate ownership interest of the holder of the
Option immediately following such event shall, to the extent practicable, be
the same as immediately prior to such event. Any such adjustment in
outstanding Options shall not change the aggregate Option Price payable with
respect to shares subject to the unexercised portion of the Option outstanding
but shall include a corresponding proportionate adjustment in the Option Price
per share. If there is a distribution payable in the capital stock of a
Subsidiary ("Spin-off Shares"), to the extent consistent with Treasury
Regulation Section 1.425-1(a)(6) or the corresponding provision of any
subsequent regulation, each outstanding Option shall thereafter additionally
pertain to the number of Spin-off Shares which would have been received if the
Optionee had been the holder on the distribution date of the number of shares
that are subject to the Option at the time of such distribution, and the
aggregate Option Price of the Option shall be allocated between the Spin-off
Shares and the Stock in proportion to the relative fair market values of a
Spin-off Share and a share of Stock immediately after the distribution of
Spin-off Shares.
(b) Reorganization in Which CBC Is the Surviving Company. If CBC shall be
the surviving company in any reorganization, merger, or consolidation of CBC
with one or more other companies, any Option theretofore granted pursuant to
the Plan shall pertain to and apply to the securities to which a holder of the
number of shares of Stock subject to such Option would have been entitled
immediately following such reorganization, merger, or consolidation, with a
corresponding proportionate adjustment of the Option Price per share so that
the aggregate Option Price thereafter shall be the same as the aggregate
Option Price of the shares subject to the Option immediately prior to such
reorganization, merger, or consolidation.
(c) Reorganization in Which CBC Is Not the Surviving Company; Sale of Assets
or Stock. Upon the dissolution or liquidation of CBC, or upon a merger,
consolidation or reorganization of CBC with one or more other companies in
which CBC is not the surviving company, or upon a sale of substantially all of
the assets of CBC to another company, or upon any transaction (including,
without limitation, a merger or reorganization in which CBC is the surviving
company) approved by the Board of Directors after February 4, 1997 which
results in any person or entity owning twenty-five percent (25%) or more of
the combined voting power of all classes of stock of CBC, the Plan and all
Options outstanding hereunder shall terminate, except to the extent provision
is made in writing in connection with such transaction for the continuation of
the Plan and/or the assumption of the Options theretofore granted, or for the
substitution for such Options of new options covering the stock of a successor
company, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments as to
the number and kinds of shares and exercise prices, in which event the Plan
and Options theretofore granted shall continue in the manner and under the
terms so provided. In the event of any such termination of the Plan, each
individual holding an Option shall have the right immediately prior to the
occurrence of such termination and during such period occurring prior to such
termination as the Committee in its sole discretion shall determine and
designate, to
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exercise such Option in whole or in part, whether or not such Option was
otherwise exercisable at the time such termination occurs and without regard
to any installment limitation on exercise imposed pursuant to Section 11.(b)
above. The Committee shall send written notice of an event that will result in
such a termination to all individuals who hold Options not later than the time
at which CBC gives notice thereof to its stockholders.
(d) Adjustments. Adjustments under this Section 18 related to stock or
securities of CBC shall be made by the Committee, whose determination in that
respect shall be final, binding, and conclusive. No fractional shares of Stock
or units of other securities shall be issued pursuant to any such adjustment,
and any fractions resulting from any such adjustment shall be eliminated in
each case by rounding downward to the nearest whole share or unit.
(e) No Limitations on CBC. The grant of an Option pursuant to the Plan shall
not affect or limit in any way the right or power of CBC to make adjustments,
reclassifications, reorganizations or changes of its capital or business
structure or to merge, consolidate, dissolve or liquidate, or to sell or
transfer all or any part of its business or assets.
19. DISCLAIMER OF RIGHTS
No provision in the Plan or in any Option granted or Option Agreement
entered into pursuant to the Plan shall be construed to confer upon any
individual the right to remain in the employ or service of CBC or any
Subsidiary, or to interfere in any way with the right and authority of CBC or
any Subsidiary either to increase or decrease the compensation of any
individual at any time, or to terminate any employment or other relationship
between any individual and CBC or any Subsidiary with or without cause.
20. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF THE PLAN
The adoption of the Plan shall not be construed as creating any limitations
upon the right and authority of the Committee to adopt such other incentive
compensation arrangements (which arrangements may be applicable either
generally to a class or classes of individuals or specifically to a particular
individual or individuals) as the Committee in its discretion determines
desirable, including, without limitation, the granting of stock options
otherwise than under the Plan.
21. GOVERNING THE LAW
The validity, interpretation and effect of this Plan, and the rights of all
persons hereunder, shall be governed by and determined in accordance with the
laws of Delaware, other than the choice of law rules thereof.
22. GENDER AND NUMBER
Except as otherwise indicated by the context, words in the masculine gender
when used in this Plan shall include the feminine gender, the singular shall
include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular.
23. HEADINGS
The headings herein are for convenience only and shall not be used in
interpreting the Plan.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc. has
caused this Plan to be adopted this day of , 1997.
By: _________________________________
James J. Didion,
Chief Executive Officer
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ANNEX 6
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
1998 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
(ADOPTED EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1998)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section 1. Establishment of the Plan.................................... 5-1
Section 2. Definitions.................................................. 5-1
Section 3. Shares Authorized............................................ 5-2
Section 4. Administration............................................... 5-2
Section 5. Eligibility and Participation................................ 5-2
Section 6. Purchase Price............................................... 5-3
Section 7. Employee Contributions....................................... 5-3
Section 8. Plan Accounts; Purchase of Shares............................ 5-3
Section 9. Withdrawal From the Plan..................................... 5-4
Section 10. Taxes........................................................ 5-4
Section 11. Effect of Termination of Employment or Death................. 5-4
Section 12. Rights Not Transferable...................................... 5-4
Section 13. Recapitalization, Etc........................................ 5-4
Section 14. Limitation on Stock Ownership................................ 5-5
Section 15. No Rights as an Employee..................................... 5-5
Section 16. Rights as a Stockholder...................................... 5-5
Section 17. Use of Funds................................................. 5-5
Section 18. Amendment, Extension or Termination of the Plan.............. 5-5
Section 19. Governing Law................................................ 5-5
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CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
1998 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
(ADOPTED EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1998)
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PLAN.
The CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc. 1997 Employee Stock
Purchase Plan (the "Plan") was established effective as of January 1, 1998 to
provide Eligible Employees with an opportunity to purchase the Company's
common stock during the period from January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999,
so that they may increase their proprietary interest in the success of the
Company. Unless extended by the Board of Directors pursuant to Section 18, the
Plan shall terminate effective December 31, 1999. The Plan, which provides for
the purchase of stock through payroll withholding, is intended to qualify
under Section 423 of the Code. The Plan is subject to the approval of the
stockholders of the Company on or before December 31, 1997.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
(a) "Board of Directors" or "Board" means the board of directors of the
Company, or an authorized committee of the Board.
(b) "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(c) "Company" means CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc., a
Delaware corporation.
(d) "Compensation" means a Participant's base compensation (including
overtime and shift differential), incentive compensation, commissions and
bonuses. "Compensation" does not include other forms of compensation for work
outside the regular work schedule, moving or other expense reimbursements,
income attributable to stock options, the value of health or welfare plan
coverage, or any other special items, as determined by the Plan Administrator.
(e) "Eligible Employee" means any Employee of a Participating Company.
A Participant who goes on an unpaid leave of absence shall be permitted to
remain in the Plan with respect to an a Purchase Period which commenced prior
to such leave of absence. If such Participant is not guaranteed reemployment
by contract or statute and the leave of absence extends beyond ninety (90)
days, such Participant shall be deemed to have terminated employment on the
ninety-first (91st) day of such leave of absence. Payroll deductions for a
Participant who has been on an unpaid leave of absence will resume at the same
rate as in effect prior to such leave upon return to work unless the
Participant has been on an unpaid leave of absence either throughout an entire
Purchase Period or for more than 90 days, in which case the Participant shall
not be permitted to re-enter the Plan until a participation agreement is filed
with respect to a subsequent Purchase Period which commences after such
Participant has returned to work from the unpaid leave of absence.
(f) "Employee" means any common-law employee of a Participating Company.
(g) "Fair Market Value" shall mean (i) the closing price of a share of Stock
on the principal exchange which the shares are traded, or (ii) if the shares
are not traded on an exchange but are quoted on the Nasdaq National Market or
a successor quotation system, the closing price on the Nasdaq National Market
or such successor quotation system, or (iii) if the shares are not traded on
an exchange or quoted on the Nasdaq National Market or a successor quotation
system, the fair market value of a share as determined by the Plan
Administrator in good faith. Such determination shall be conclusive and
binding on all persons.
(h) "Participant" means an Eligible Employee who elects to participate in
the Plan, as provided in Section 5 hereof.
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(i) "Participating Company" means the Company and such present or future
Subsidiaries of the Company as the Board of Directors shall from time to time
designate.
(j) "Plan Account" means the account established for each Participant
pursuant to Section 8(a).
(k) "Plan Administrator" means the individual or committee appointed to
administer the Plan as provided in Section 4(a).
(l) "Purchase Period" shall mean the 12-month periods commencing on January
1, 1998 and January 1, 1999 and ending on December 31, 1998 and December 31,
1999, respectively.
(m) "Purchase Price" means the price at which Participants may purchase
Stock under Section 5 of the Plan, as determined pursuant to Section 6.
(n) "Stock" means the common stock, $.01 par value per share, of the
Company.
(o) "Subsidiary" means a subsidiary corporation as defined in Section 424 of
the Code.
SECTION 3. SHARES AUTHORIZED.
The maximum aggregate number of shares which may be offered under the Plan
shall be 300,000 shares of Stock, subject to adjustment as provided in Section
13 hereof.
SECTION 4. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) The Plan shall be administered by a Plan Administrator appointed by the
Board of Directors. The interpretation and construction by the Plan
Administrator of any provision of the Plan or of any right to purchase stock
qualified hereunder shall be conclusive and binding on all persons.
(b) No member of the Board or the Plan Administrator shall be liable for any
action or determination made in good faith with respect to the Plan or the
right to purchase Stock hereunder. The Plan Administrator shall be indemnified
by the Company against the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees
actually and necessarily incurred in connection with the defense of any
action, suit or proceeding, or in connection with any appeal therein, to which
it may be a party by reason of any action taken or failure to act under or in
connection with the Plan or any stock purchased thereunder, and against all
amounts paid by it in settlement thereof (provided such settlement is approved
by independent legal counsel selected by the Company) or paid by it in
satisfaction of a judgment in any such action, suit or proceeding, except in
relation to matters as to which it shall be adjudged in such action, suit or
proceeding that the Plan Administrator is liable for negligence or misconduct
in the performance of its duties; provided that within sixty (60) days after
institution of any such action, suit or proceeding, the Plan Administrator
shall in writing offer the Company the opportunity, at its own expense, to
handle and defend the same.
(c) All costs and expenses incurred in administering the Plan shall be paid
by the Company. The Board or the Plan Administrator may employ such other
persons as are necessary for proper administration of the Plan.
SECTION 5. ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION.
(a) Any person who qualifies or will qualify as an Eligible Employee on the
first day of a Purchase Period may elect to participate in the Plan for such
Purchase Period. An Eligible Employee may elect to participate by executing
the participation agreement prescribed for such purpose by the Plan
Administrator. The participation agreement shall be filed with the Plan
Administrator no later than the deadline stated on the participation
agreement, and if none is stated, then no later than the first day of the
applicable Purchase Period. The Eligible Employee shall designate on the
participation agreement the percentage of his or her Compensation which he or
she elects to have withheld for the purchase of Stock, which may be any whole
percentage of the Participant's Compensation not in excess of 10%.
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(b) By enrolling in the Plan, a Participant shall be deemed to have elected
to purchase the maximum number of whole shares of Stock which can be purchased
with the amount of the Participant's Compensation which is withheld during
each Purchase Period.
(c) Once enrolled, a Participant will continue to participate in the Plan
for each succeeding Purchase Period until he or she terminates participation
or ceases to qualify as an Eligible Employee. A Participant who withdraws from
the Plan in accordance with Section 9 may again become a Participant, if he or
she then is an Eligible Employee, by following the procedure described in
Section 5(a).
SECTION 6. PURCHASE PRICE.
The Purchase Price for each share of Stock shall be the lesser of (i) one
hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of such share on the last
trading day before the first day of the Purchase Period or (ii) one hundred
percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of such share on the last trading day
before the last day of the Purchase Period.
SECTION 7. EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS.
A Participant may purchase shares of Stock solely by means of payroll
deductions. Payroll deductions, as designated by the Participant pursuant to
Section 5(a), shall commence with the first paycheck issued during the
Purchase Period and shall be deducted from each subsequent paycheck throughout
the Purchase Period. A Participant may not increase or decrease the rate of
payroll withholding during the Purchase Period, but a Participant may elect to
terminate future payroll withholding at any time during a Purchase Period by
filing a new participation agreement with the Plan Administrator. Such
termination will be effective no later than the first day of the second
payroll period which begins following the receipt of the new participation
agreement.
SECTION 8. PLAN ACCOUNTS; PURCHASE OF SHARES.
(a) The Company will maintain a Plan Account on its books in the name of
each Participant. At the close of each pay period, the amount deducted from
the Participant's Compensation will be credited to the Participant's Plan
Account.
(b) As of the last day of each Purchase Period, the amount then in the
Participant's Plan Account will be divided by the Purchase Price, and the
number of whole shares which results (subject to the limitations described in
Sections 8(c) and 14) shall be purchased from the Company with the funds in
the Participant's Plan Account. Foreign currencies will be converted to U.S.
dollars based on the foreign currency exchange rate as quoted in The Wall
Street Journal on the last day of the Purchase Period. Share certificates
representing the number of shares of Stock so purchased shall be delivered to
the Participant.
(c) In the event that the aggregate number of shares which all Participants
elect to purchase during a Purchase Period shall exceed the number of shares
remaining available for issuance under the Plan, then the number of shares to
which each Participant shall become entitled shall be determined by
multiplying the number of shares available for issuance by a fraction the
numerator of which is the sum of the number of shares the Participant has
elected to purchase pursuant to Section 5, and the denominator of which is the
sum of the number of shares which all employees have elected to purchase
pursuant to Section 5. Any cash amount remaining in the Participant's Plan
Account under these circumstances shall be refunded to the Participant, with
such payment to include simple interest at the rate of 5% per annum on the
amount of the refund.
(d) Any amount remaining in the Participant's Plan Account caused by a
surplus due to fractional shares after deducting the amount of the Purchase
Price for the number of whole shares issued to the Participant shall be
carried over in the Participant's Plan Account for the succeeding Purchase
Period, without interest. Except as provided in Section 8(c), any amount
remaining in the Participant's Plan Account caused by anything other than a
surplus due to fractional shares shall be refunded to the Participant in cash,
without interest.
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(e) As soon as practicable following the end of each Purchase Period, the
Company shall deliver to each Participant a Plan Account statement setting
forth the amount of payroll deductions, the purchase price, the number of
shares purchased and the remaining cash balance, if any.
SECTION 9. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PLAN.
A Participant may elect to withdraw (or not withdraw) from participation in
a Purchase Period at any time up to the last day of the Purchase Period by
filing the prescribed form with the Plan Administrator. As soon as practicable
after a withdrawal, payroll deductions shall cease and all amounts credited to
the Participant's Plan Account will be refunded in cash, without interest. A
Participant who has withdrawn from a Purchase Period shall not be a
Participant in future Purchase Periods, unless he or she again enrolls in
accordance with the provisions of Section 5.
SECTION 10. TAXES.
The Participant shall make such arrangements as the Company may require for
the satisfaction of any federal, state, local or foreign tax obligations that
may arise in connection with the disposition of the Stock acquired under the
Plan. These arrangements may include, in the Company's sole discretion,
withholding (or tendering back) of shares of Stock, or withholding amounts
from the Participant's compensation.
SECTION 11. EFFECT OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR DEATH.
(a) Termination of employment as an Eligible Employee for any reason,
including death, shall be treated as an automatic withdrawal from the Plan
under Section 9. A transfer from one Participating Company to another shall
not be treated as a termination of employment.
(b) A Participant may file a written designation of a beneficiary who is to
receive any shares and cash, if any, from the Participant's Account under the
Plan in the event of such Participant's death subsequent to the purchase of
shares but prior to delivery to him or her of such shares and cash. In
addition, a Participant may file a written designation of a beneficiary who is
to receive any cash from the Participant's Account under the Plan in the event
of such Participant's death prior to the last day of a Purchase Period.
(c) Such designation of beneficiary may be changed by the Participant at any
time by written notice. In the event of the death of a Participant in the
absence of a valid designation of a beneficiary who is living at the time of
such Participant's death, the Company shall deliver such shares and/or cash in
accordance with the Participant's designation of beneficiaries under the
Company's Capital Appreciation Plan; or, in the absence of such designation,
to the executor or administrator of the estate of the Participant; or if no
such executor or administrator has been appointed (to the knowledge of the
Company), the Company, in its discretion, may deliver such shares and/or cash
to the spouse or to any one or more dependents or relatives of the
Participant; or if no spouse, dependent or relative is known to the Company,
then to such other person as the Company may designate.
SECTION 12. RIGHTS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
The rights or interests of any Participant in the Plan, or in any Stock or
moneys to which he or she may be entitled under the Plan, shall not be
transferable by voluntary or involuntary assignment or by operation of law, or
by any other manner other than as permitted by the Code or by will or the laws
of descent and distribution. If a Participant in any manner attempts to
transfer, assign or otherwise encumber his or her rights or interest under the
Plan, other than as permitted by the Code or by will or the laws of descent
and distribution, such act shall be treated as an automatic withdrawal under
Section 9.
SECTION 13. RECAPITALIZATION, ETC.
(a) The aggregate number of shares of Stock offered under the Plan, the
number and price of shares which any Participant has elected to purchase
pursuant to Section 5 shall be proportionately adjusted for any increase or
decrease in the number of issued shares of Stock resulting from a subdivision
or consolidation of shares or any other capital adjustment, the payment of a
stock dividend, or other increase or decrease in such shares effected without
receipt of consideration by the Company.
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(b) In the event of a dissolution or liquidation of the Company, or a merger
or consolidation to which the Company is a constituent but not the surviving
corporation, this Plan shall terminate, unless the plan of merger,
consolidation or reorganization provides otherwise, and all amounts which each
Participant has paid towards the Purchase Price of Stock hereunder shall be
refunded, without interest.
(c) The Plan shall in no event be construed to restrict in any way the
Company's right to undertake a dissolution, liquidation, merger, consolidation
or other reorganization.
SECTION 14. LIMITATION ON STOCK OWNERSHIP.
Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, no Participant shall
be permitted to elect to participate in the Plan (i) if such Participant,
immediately after his or her election to participate, would own stock
possessing five percent (5%) or more of the total combined voting power or
value of all classes of stock of the Company or any parent or Subsidiary of
the Company, or (ii) if under the terms of the Plan the rights of the Employee
to purchase Stock under this Plan and all other qualified employee stock
purchase plans of the Company or its Subsidiaries would accrue at a rate which
exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) of the Fair Market Value of
such Stock (determined at the time such right is granted) for each calendar
year for which such right is outstanding at any time. For purposes of this
Section 14, ownership of stock shall be determined by the attribution rules of
Section 424(d) of the Code, and Participants shall be considered to own any
stock which they have a right to purchase under this or any other stock plan.
SECTION 15. NO RIGHTS AS AN EMPLOYEE.
Nothing in the Plan shall be construed to give any person the right to
remain in the employ of a Participating Company. Each Participating Company
reserves the right to terminate the employment of any person at any time and
for any reason or for no reason.
SECTION 16. RIGHTS AS A STOCKHOLDER.
A Participant shall have no rights as a stockholder with respect to any
shares he or she may have a right to purchase under the Plan until the date of
issuance of a stock certificate to the Participant for shares of Stock issued
pursuant to the Plan.
SECTION 17. USE OF FUNDS.
All payroll deductions received or held by the Company under the Plan may be
used by the Company for any corporate purpose, and the Company shall not be
obligated to segregate such payroll deductions in separate accounts.
SECTION 18. AMENDMENT, EXTENSION OR TERMINATION OF THE PLAN.
The Board of Directors shall have the right to amend, modify or terminate
the Plan at any time without notice. The Board of Directors may extend the
Plan for up to an additional eight Purchase Periods and may allocate an
additional 150,000 shares of Stock for offering pursuant to the Plan with
respect to each such Purchase Period. This 150,000 limit shall be subject to
adjustment as provided in Section 13. An amendment of the Plan shall be
subject to stockholder approval only to the extent required by applicable
laws, regulations or rules. Amendments to the Plan to comply with the
requirements of a foreign country may be adopted by the Plan Administrator to
the extent those amendments do not prevent the Plan from satisfying the
requirements of Section 423 of the Code.
SECTION 19. GOVERNING LAW.
The Plan shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in accordance
with, the laws of the State of Delaware.
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To record the adoption of the Plan effective as of January 1, 1998, by the
Board of Directors, the Company has caused its authorized officer to execute
the same.
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
GROUP, INC.
By:_________________________________
[NAME]
[TITLE]
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ANNEX 7
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CBC 1991 SERVICE PROVIDERS STOCK OPTION PLAN
RESOLVED: That Section 1.2 of the CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group,
Inc. 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan is hereby amended by adding the
phrase "either at Fair Market Value or" after the phrase "Option Price" so
that Section 1.2 reads in its entirety:
"1.2. Purpose. The purposes of the Plans are (a) to advance the interests
of the Company, by encouraging and providing for the acquisition of an
equity interest in the success of the Company by Service Providers, and (b)
to permit the issuance of options with an Option Price either at Fair
Market Value or below Fair Market Value when the Service Provider agrees to
accept an option in lieu of some or all of the compensation otherwise
payable to the Service Provider."
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ANNEX 8
1996 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
AMENDED AND RESTATED AS OF JANUARY 1, 1997
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE
The Plan was adopted by the Committee on January 23, 1996 and amended
effective January 1, 1997. The purpose of the Plan is to offer selected
executives an opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest in the success of
the Company, or to increase such interest, by purchasing Shares of the
Company's Stock. The Plan provides for the purchase of Shares, which will be
subject to forfeiture under certain circumstances, and for the payment of the
purchase price in cash or with a promissory note.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS
(a) "Board of Directors" shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company,
as constituted from time to time.
(b) "Committee" shall mean the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors.
(c) "Company" shall mean CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc., a
Delaware corporation.
(d) "Executive" shall mean the Chief Executive Officer of the Company or any
Subsidiary, the President or Presidents of the Company or any Subsidiary,
Senior Executive Vice Presidents of the Company or any Subsidiary, and any
other key management person designated in writing by the Chief Executive
Officer of the Company.
(e) "Fair Market Value" shall mean the closing price of a Share on the
NASDAQ National Market System or, if the stock is traded on an exchange or
other market the closing price on such exchange or other market as reported in
the West Coast edition of the Wall Street Journal.
(f) "Offeree" shall mean an Executive to whom the Committee has offered the
right to acquire Shares under the Plan.
(g) "Plan" shall mean this 1996 Equity Incentive Plan of CB Commercial Real
Estate Services Group, Inc.
(h) "Purchase Price" shall mean the consideration for which a Share may be
purchased under the Plan.
(i) "Share" shall mean one share of Stock, as adjusted in accordance with
Section 8 (if applicable).
(j) "Stock" shall mean the Common Stock of the Company.
(k) "Stock Purchase Agreement" shall mean the agreement between the Company
and an Offeree who acquires Shares under the Plan which contains the terms,
conditions and restrictions pertaining to the acquisition of such Shares.
(l) "Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation, if the Company and/or one or
more other Subsidiaries own not less than 50 percent of the total combined
voting power of all classes of outstanding stock of such corporation. A
corporation that attains the status of a Subsidiary on a date after the
adoption of the Plan shall be considered a Subsidiary commencing as of such
date.
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SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION
The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. Subject to the provisions
of the Plan, the Committee shall have full authority and discretion to take
the following actions:
(a) To interpret the Plan and to apply its provisions;
(b) To adopt, amend or rescind rules, procedures and forms relating to
the Plan, including (without limitation) the forms attached to the Plan as
Exhibits;
(c) To authorize any person to execute, on behalf of the Company, any
instrument required to carry out the purposes of the Plan;
(d) To determine when Shares are to be offered for purchase;
(e) To select the Executives to whom Shares are to be offered for
purchase;
(f) To determine the number of Shares to be offered to each Offeree;
(g) To prescribe the terms and conditions of each purchase of Shares and
to specify the provisions of the Stock Purchase Agreement relating to such
purchase;
(h) To amend any outstanding Stock Purchase Agreement, subject to
applicable legal restrictions and to the consent of the Offeree who entered
into such agreement; and
(i) To take any other actions deemed necessary or advisable for the
administration of the Plan.
All decisions, interpretations and other actions of the Committee shall be
final and binding on all Offerees and all persons deriving their rights from
an Offeree. No member of the Committee shall be liable for any action that
such member has taken or has failed to take in good faith with respect to the
Plan or any right to acquire Shares under the Plan.
SECTION 4. ELIGIBILITY
Only Executives selected by the Committee shall be eligible to purchase
Shares under the Plan.
SECTION 5. STOCK SUBJECT TO PLAN
(a) Basic Limitation. Not more than 550,000 Shares may be issued under the
Plan, subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 8. Such Shares may be newly
issued Shares or treasury Shares. The Company, during the term of the Plan,
shall at all times reserve and keep available sufficient Shares to satisfy the
requirements of the Plan.
(b) Additional Shares. In the event that Shares issued under the Plan are
reacquired by the Company pursuant to any forfeiture provision, right of
repurchase or right of first refusal, such Shares shall again be available for
the purposes of the Plan.
SECTION 6. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PURCHASES
(a) Stock Purchase Agreement. Each purchase of Shares under the Plan shall
be evidenced by a Stock Purchase Agreement between the Offeree and the
Company. Such purchase shall be subject to all applicable terms and conditions
of the Plan and may be subject to any other terms and conditions which are not
inconsistent with the Plan and which the Committee deems appropriate for
inclusion in a Stock Purchase Agreement. The provisions of the various Stock
Purchase Agreements entered into under the Plan need not be identical.
(b) Duration of Offers and Nontransferability of Rights. Any right to
purchase Shares under the Plan shall automatically expire if not exercised by
the Offeree within 180 days after the grant of such right was communicated to
the Offeree by the Committee. Such right shall not be transferable and shall
be exercisable
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only by the Offeree to whom such right was granted. An Offeree may elect to
purchase less than all of the Shares offered to him or her under the Plan.
(c) Purchase Price. The Purchase Price of Shares to be offered under the
Plan shall be equal to the greater of:
(i) $10 per Share; or
(ii) 100% of the Fair Market Value of such Shares at the time of the
offer.
The Purchase Price shall be payable in a form described in Section 7.
(d) Withholding Taxes. As a condition to the purchase of Shares, the Offeree
shall make such arrangements as the Committee may require for the satisfaction
of any federal, state, local or foreign withholding tax obligations that may
arise in connection with such purchase.
(e) Restrictions on Transfer of Shares. The Shares purchased under the Plan
shall be subject to such forfeiture conditions, rights of repurchase and other
transfer restrictions as the Committee may determine. Such restrictions shall
be set forth in the applicable Stock Purchase Agreement and shall apply in
addition to any restrictions that may apply to holders of Shares generally.
Shares purchased under the Plan that remain subject to forfeiture shall be
held in escrow by an escrow agent appointed by the Company.
(f) Documentation. Any other provision of the Plan notwithstanding, any
purchase of Shares under the Plan shall be subject to the following
requirements unless the Committee otherwise determines:
(i) The form of Stock Purchase Agreement attached to this Plan as Exhibit
A shall be used for such purchase; and
(ii) The form of Joint Escrow Instructions attached to this Plan as
Exhibit B shall be applicable to such Shares (to the extent they remain
subject to forfeiture).
SECTION 7. PAYMENT FOR SHARES
(a) General Rule. The entire Purchase Price of Shares issued under the Plan
shall be paid in lawful money of the United States of America at the time when
such Shares are purchased, except as provided in Subsection (b) below.
(b) Promissory Note. All or a portion of the Purchase Price of Shares issued
under the Plan may be paid with a full-recourse promissory note, except that
the par value of such Shares shall be paid in lawful money of the United
States of America. The Committee shall specify the term, interest rate,
amortization requirements (if any) and other provisions of such note, provided
that:
(i) The Shares being purchased are pledged as security for payment of the
principal amount of the promissory note and interest thereon;
(ii) The interest rate payable under the terms of the promissory note
shall not be less than the minimum rate (if any) required to avoid the
imputation of additional interest under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended; and
(iii) In the case of a purchase of Shares under the Plan during 1996, the
form of promissory note attached to this Plan as Exhibit C and the form of
Security Agreement attached to this Plan as Exhibit D shall be used.
SECTION 8. ADJUSTMENT OF SHARES
In the event of a subdivision of the outstanding Stock, a declaration of a
dividend payable in Shares, a combination or consolidation of the outstanding
Stock into a lesser number of Shares, a recapitalization, a
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reclassification or a similar occurrence, the Committee shall make appropriate
adjustments in the number of Shares available for future grants under Section
5.
SECTION 9. SECURITIES LAWS
Shares shall not be issued under the Plan unless the issuance and delivery
of such Shares comply with (or are exempt from) all applicable requirements of
law, including (without limitation) the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, state securities laws and
regulations, and the regulations of any stock exchange or other securities
market on which the Company's securities may then be traded.
SECTION 10. NO EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
No provision of the Plan, nor any right granted under the Plan, shall be
construed to give any person any right to become, to be treated as, or to
remain an Executive. The Company and its Subsidiaries reserve the right to
terminate any person's service at any time and for any reason.
SECTION 11. DURATION AND AMENDMENTS
(a) Term of the Plan. The Plan, as set forth herein, shall become effective
upon its adoption by the Committee. The Committee may amend, suspend or
terminate the Plan at any time and for any reason.
(b) Effect of Amendment or Termination. No Shares shall be issued under the
Plan after the termination thereof. The termination of the Plan, or any
amendment thereof, shall not affect any Share previously issued under the
Plan.
SECTION 12. EXECUTION
To record the adoption of the Amended and Restated Plan by the Committee,
the Company has caused its authorized officer to execute the same.
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
GROUP, INC.
By __________________________________
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Stock Purchase Agreement
Exhibit B Joint Escrow Instructions
Exhibit C Promissory Note
Exhibit D Security Agreement
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CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
COMMON STOCK PROXY
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned hereby appoints James J. Didion, John C. Haeckel and Walter
V. Stafford as proxies (each with the power to appoint his substitute and with
power to act alone) of the undersigned to vote all the shares of Common Stock
of CB Commercial Real Estate Services Group, Inc. (the "Company") which the
undersigned would be entitled to vote as designated on the reverse side at the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company, to be held on August 26, 1997,
and any adjournment thereof.
THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED IN THE MANNER DIRECTED
HEREIN BY THE UNDERSIGNED STOCKHOLDER. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS PROXY WILL
BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORS LISTED IN PROPOSAL 2
AND FOR PROPOSALS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8.
(Continued, and to be dated and signed, on other side)
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
P.O. BOX 11277
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10203-0277
[ ]
1. To approve and adopt the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of
May 14, 1997, by and among the Company, CBC Acquisition Corporation, Koll
Real Estate Services and the other parties named therein and the
transactions contemplated thereby.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
2. To Elect Directors--Nineteen
FOR ALL NOMINEES [ ] WITHHOLD AUTHORITY TO VOTE [ ] *EXCEPTIONS [ ]
listed below for all nominees listed below
Nominees: Stanton D. Anderson, Daniel A. D'Aniello, Gary J. Beban, Richard C.
Blum, Richard C. Clotfelter, James J. Didion, Hiroaki Hoshino, Takayuki
Kohri, George J. Kallis, Paul C. Leach, Frederick V. Malek, Lawrence J.
Melody, Ray Elizabeth Uttenhove, Peter V. Ueberroth, Gary L. Wilson, Donald
M. Koll, Raymond E. Wirta, Bradford M. Freeman, Ricardo Koenigsberger.
(INSTRUCTIONS: To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee, mark
the "Exceptions" box and strike a line through that nominee's name.)
3. To approve and adopt the Company's 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
4. To approve and adopt the Company's 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
5. To approve and adopt an amendment to CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock
Option Plan to clarify that options may be granted either at fair market
value or, when an employee or independent contractor has given up the right
to receive cash compensation, at an appropriate discount.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
6. To approve the Company's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
7. To ratify the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as the Independent
Accountants for the Company.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
8. To consider and act upon such other matters as may properly come before the
meeting.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND
OR COMMENTS MARK HERE [ ]
Please sign exactly as name(s) appear on
this proxy. If signing for estates, trusts
or corporations, your title and capacity
should be stated. If shares are held
jointly, each holder should sign.
Dated: , 1996
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Signature
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Signature
VOTES MUST BE INDICATED (X) IN BLACK OR BLUE INK. [X]
PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY USING THE ENCLOSED
ENVELOPE.
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CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
COMMON STOCK PROXY
CAPITAL ACCUMULATION PLAN
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned hereby directs T. Rowe Price Trust Company, the trustee under
the Company's Capital Accumulation Plan (the "CAP Plan") to appoint James J.
Didion, John C. Haeckel and Walter V. Stafford as proxies (each with the power
to appoint his substitute and with power to act alone) of the undersigned to
vote all the shares of Common Stock of CB Commercial Real Estate Services
Group, Inc. (the "Company") held in the undersigned's name in the Cap Plan and
which the undersigned would be entitled to vote as designated on the reverse
side at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company, to be held on August
26, 1997, and any adjournment thereof.
THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED IN THE MANNER DIRECTED
HEREIN BY THE UNDERSIGNED STOCKHOLDER. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS PROXY WILL
BE VOTED WITH RESPECT TO PROPOSALS 2 AND 7 IN THE SAME PROPORTION AS SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK FOR WHICH THE TRUSTEE DID RECEIVE DIRECTIONS AND WITH RESPECT TO
PROPOSALS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 AND 8 AS DIRECTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
(Continued, and to be dated and signed, on other side)
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
P.O. BOX 11277
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10203-0277
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[ ]
1. To approve and adopt the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of
May 14, 1997, by and among the Company, CBC Acquisition Corporation, Koll
Real Estate Services and the other parties named therein and the
transactions contemplated thereby.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
2. To Elect Directors--Nineteen
FOR ALL NOMINEES [ ] WITHHOLD AUTHORITY to vote [ ] *EXCEPTIONS [ ]
listed below for all nominees listed below
Nominees: Stanton D. Anderson, Daniel A. D'Aniello, Gary J. Beban, Richard C.
Blum, Richard C. Clotfelter, James J. Didion, Hiroaki Hoshino, Takayuki
Kohri, George J. Kallis, Paul C. Leach, Frederick V. Malek, Lawrence J.
Melody, Ray Elizabeth Uttenhove, Peter V. Ueberroth, Gary L. Wilson, Donald
M. Koll, Raymond E. Wirta, Bradford M. Freeman, Ricardo Koenigsberger.
(INSTRUCTIONS: to withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee, mark
the "Exceptions" box and strike a line through that nominee's name.)
3. To approve and adopt the Company's 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
4. To approve and adopt the Company's 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
5. To approve and adopt an amendment to CBC's 1991 Service Providers Stock
Option Plan to clarify that options may be granted either at fair market
value or, when an employee or independent contractor has given up the right
to receive cash compensation, at an appropriate discount.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
6. To approve the Company's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
7. To ratify the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as the Independent
Accountants for the Company.
FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ]
8. To consider and act upon such other matters as may properly come before the
meeting.
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trusts or corporations, your title and
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 20. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides for the
indemnification of officers, directors and other corporate agents in terms
sufficiently broad to indemnify such persons under certain circumstances for
liabilities (including reimbursement for expenses incurred) arising under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"). The statute provides that
indemnification pursuant to its provisions is not exclusive of other rights of
indemnification to which a person may be entitled under any bylaw, agreement,
vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise. The Registrant
Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 3(i) hereto)
provides for the indemnification of the Registrant's directors and officers to
the extent and under the circumstances permitted by the Delaware General
Corporation Law.
The Registrant has entered into separate indemnification agreements with its
directors that could require the Registrant, among other things, to indemnify
the directors against liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or
service as directors and to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any
proceeding against them. The Registrant has obtained directors' and officers'
liability insurance that may cover, among other things, liabilities under the
federal securities laws.
ITEM 21. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(A) EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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2+ Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and among CBC, CBC
Acquisition Corporation, KRES, KRES Shareholders and Donald M. Koll,
dated May 14, 1997 (included as Annex 1 to the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus filed as part of this Registration Statement).
3(i)* Fourth Restated Certificate of Incorporation of CBC filed as Exhibit
A to CBC's Proxy Statement dated October 4, 1996 relating to Special
Meeting of Stockholders held October 30, 1996.
3(ii)+ Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of CBC.
4.(i)(1)* Specimen Form of Common Stock Certificate filed as Exhibit 4.1 to
CBC's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 333-12757.
4(i)(2)+ Form of Warrant Agreement between CBC, FS Equity Partners III, L.P.,
FS Equity Partners International L.P., AP KMS Partners, L.P., AP KMS
II, LLC, Koll Holding Company and certain individuals, with attached
Form of Warrant Certificate (included as Annex 2 to the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus filed as part of this Registrant Statement).
4.2* Form of CBC Restricted Stock Agreement between CBC and CBC's Officer
or Employee, filed as Exhibit 4.8 to CBC's Form S-1 Registration
Statement, File No. 33-29410.
4.3* First Amendment to CBC Restricted Stock Agreement filed as Exhibit
4.9 to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1989.
4.4* Agreement by and between CBC and S.R.E.S.-Fifth Avenue, Inc. dated
August 30, 1996 filed as Exhibit 4.4 to CBC's Form S-1 Registration
Statement, File No. 333-12757.
5(i)+ Opinion of Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP.
8 Opinion of Riordan & McKinzie re tax matters.
10(i)(1)+ Voting Agreement by and among CBC, CBC Acquisition Corporation, FS
Equity Partners II, L.P., FS Equity Partners International, L.P., AP
KMS II, LLC, AP KMS Partners, L.P., Koll Holding Company, Raymond E.
Wirta and William S. Rothe, Jr. dated as of May 14, 1997.
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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10(i)(2)+ Form of Proxy Agreement by and among CBC and FS Equity Partners II,
L.P. dated as of May 14, 1997.
10(i)(3)+ Registration Rights Agreement by and among CBC, FS Equity Partners
III, L.P., FS Equity Partners International, L.P., AP KMS Partners,
L.P., AP KMS II, LLC, Raymond E. Wirta, The Koll Holding Company
and William S. Rothe, Jr. dated as of May 14, 1997.
10(i)(4)+ Noncompetition and Confidentiality Agreement by and between CBC,
CBC Acquisition Corporation, KRES, Donald M. Koll and The Koll
Holding Company dated as of May 14, 1997.
10(i)(5)+ Noncompetition Agreement by and among CBC, KRES and William S.
Rothe dated as of May 14, 1997.
10(i)(6)+ Noncompetition Agreement by and among CBC, KRES and Raymond E.
Wirta dated as of May 14, 1997.
10(i)(7)* Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated
as of June 30, 1994 between CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc.
and The Sumitomo Bank, Limited filed as Exhibit 10.9 to CBC's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.
10(i)(8)* Limited Waiver, Consent and Amendment No. 1 dated as of June 30,
1995 to Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement
dated as of June 30, 1995 between CB Commercial Real Estate Group,
Inc. and The Sumitomo Bank, Limited, filed as Exhibit 10.6(ii) to
CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1995.
10(i)(9)* Amendment No. 2 dated as of June 30, 1996, to Second Amended and
Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 1994,
between CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. and The Sumitomo
Bank, Limited filed as Exhibit 10.6(iii) to CBC's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996.
10(i)(10)* Form of Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement
between CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. and The Sumitomo
Bank, Limited filed as Exhibit 10.5(iv) to CBC's Form S-1
Registration Statement, File No. 333-12757.
10(i)(11)* Senior Subordinated Credit Agreement among Coldwell Banker
Commercial Group Inc., CBC and certain subsidiaries of Coldwell
Banker Commercial Group, Inc., as guarantors and Sumitomo Finance
(Dublin) Limited, dated July 20, 1990 (the "Senior Subordinated
Credit Agreement") filed as Exhibit 4(e) to CBC's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1990.
10(i)(12)* Amendment No. 1 to Senior Subordinated Credit Agreement dated as of
October 10, 1991 among CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc., as
borrower, CBC and certain subsidiaries of CB Commercial Real Estate
Group, Inc., as guarantors, and Sumitomo Finance (Dublin) Limited,
as lender filed as Exhibit 10.19 to CBC's Current Report on Form 8-
K dated March 27, 1992.
10(i)(13)* Amendment No. 2 to Senior Subordinated Credit Agreement dated as of
June 30, 1994 among CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc., as
borrower, CBC and certain subsidiaries of CB Commercial Real Estate
Group, Inc., as guarantors, and Sumitomo Finance (Dublin) Limited,
as lender, filed as Exhibit 10.11 to CBC's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.
10(i)(14)* Limited Waiver, Consent and Amendment No. 3 dated as of June 30,
1995 to Senior Subordinated Credit Agreement dated as of October
10, 1991 among CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc., as borrower,
CBC and certain subsidiaries of CB Commercial Real Estate Group,
Inc., as guarantors, and Sumitomo Finance (Dublin) Limited, as
lender, filed as exhibit to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1995.
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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10(i)(15)* Amendment No. 4 dated as of June 30, 1996, to Senior Subordinated
Credit Agreement dated as of October 10, 1991, among CB
Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc., as guarantors, and Sumitomo
Finance (Dublin) Limited, as lender filed as Exhibit 10.7(v) to
CBC's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June
30, 1996.
10(i)(16)* Amended and Restated Senior Subordinated Credit Agreement dated
as of November , 1996 among CB Real Estate Group, Inc., as
guarantors, and Sumitomo Finance (Dublin) Limited filed as
Exhibit 10.6(vi) to CBC's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File
No. 333-12757.
10(i)(17)* Form of Indemnification Agreement between CBC, CB Commercial Real
Estate Group, Inc. and directors and officers, filed as Exhibit
10.29 to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1992.
10(i)(18)* Purchase Agreement dated as of May 15, 1995 among CB Commercial
Real Estate Group, Inc., Westmark Real Estate Acquisition
Partnership, L.P., and certain individuals signatory thereto,
filed as Exhibit 10.1 to CBC's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
June 30, 1995.
10(i)(19)* Employment Agreement between CBC and Lawrence J. Melody dated
July 1, 1996 filed as Exhibit 10.12 to Amendment No. 1 to CBC's
Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 333-12757.
10(i)(20)* Registration Rights Agreement among CBC and Kajima U.S.A., Inc.,
Fukoko Mutual Life Insurance Company, Kasen Development, Inc. and
S.R.E.S.-Fifth Avenue, Inc., dated as of ,
filed as Exhibit 10.13 to Amendment No. 1 to CBC's Form S-1
Registration Statement, File No. 333-12757.
10(i)(21)* Amended and Restated Senior Subordinated Credit Agreement, dated
as of November , 1996 between Westmark Real Estate Acquisition
Partners and 399 Venture Partners filed as Exhibit 10.14 to
Amendment No. 2 to CBC's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File
No. 333-12757.
10(iii)(1)+ Employment Agreement by and between CBC and William Rothe dated
as of May 14, 1997.
10(iii)(2)* CBC Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan filed as Exhibit 10.13 to
the CBC Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to CBC's Form S-1
Registration Statement, File No. 3-29410.
10(iii)(3)* First Amendment to the CBC Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan filed
as Exhibit 10.16 to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1990.
10(iii)(4)* Second Amendment to the CBC Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan
filed as Exhibit 10.16(iii) to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1993.
10(iii)(5)* Third Amendment to the CBC Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan filed
as Exhibit 10.4(iv) to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1994.
10(iii)(6)* 1990 Stock Option Plan filed as Exhibit 4(a) to CBC's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1990.
10(iii)(7)* First Amendment to the 1990 Stock Option Plan filed as Exhibit
10.15(ii) to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1992.
10(iii)(8)* Second Amendment to the 1990 Stock Option Plan filed as Exhibit
10.8(iii) to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1993.
10(iii)(9)* Third Amendment to the 1990 Stock Option Plan filed as Exhibit
10.5(iv) to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1994.
10(iii)(10)* Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement filed as Exhibit 4(b) to
CBC's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June
30, 1990.
10(iii)(11)* Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement filed as Exhibit 4(c)
to CBC's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June
30, 1990.
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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10(iii)(12)* CBC 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan filed as
Exhibit 10.27 to CBC's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
April 1, 1992.
10(iii)(13)* CBC Deferred Compensation Plan filed as Exhibit 10.21 to
CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1993.
10(iii)(14)* First Amendment to the CBC Deferred Compensation Plan filed
as Exhibit 10.13 (ii) to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1994.
10(iii)(15)* Second Amendment to the CBC Deferred Compensation Plan,
filed as exhibit to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1995.
10(iii)(16)* 1996 Equity Incentive Plan of CBC filed as exhibit to CBC's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1995.
10(iii)(17)+ Employment Agreement by and between CBC and James J. Didion
dated as of May 23, 1997.
12+ CBC and Subsidiaries Statement of Ratio of Earnings to
Fixed Charges.
21(i)* Subsidiaries of CBC filed as Exhibit 21.1 to Amendment No.
1 to CBC's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 333-
12757.
23(i)(1) Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP regarding incorporation of
certain information by reference.
23(i)(2) Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP regarding inclusion of Ross-
Dove financial statements.
23(i)(3) Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
23(i)(4) Consent of Merrill Lynch.
23(i)(5)+ Consent of Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP (included in its
opinion filed as Exhibit 5(i) to this Registration
Statement).
23(i)(6) Consent of Riordan & McKinzie (included in its opinion
filed as Exhibit 8 to this Registration Statement)
24+ Power of Attorney.
27+ Financial Data Schedule.
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* Incorporated by reference.
+ Previously filed.
(B) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Other schedules are not submitted because either they are not applicable or
are not required or the information required is included in the information
set forth herein or incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 22. UNDERTAKINGS
(1) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the
Registrant's annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an
employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the
Registration Statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such
securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering
thereof.
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(2) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes as follows: that prior to
any public reoffering of the securities registered hereunder through use of a
prospectus which is a part of this Registration Statement, by any person or
party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c), the
Registrant undertakes that such reoffering prospectus will contain the
information called for by the applicable registration form with respect to
reofferings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the
information called for by the other Items of the applicable form.
(3) The Registrant undertakes that every prospectus (i) that is filed
pursuant to paragraph (2) immediately preceding, or (ii) that purports to meet
the requirements of section 10(a)(3) of the Act and is used in connection with
an offering of securities subject to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933,
will be filed as a part of an amendment to the registration statement and will
not be used until such amendment is effective, and that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-
effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating
to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that
time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(4) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of
the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, the
registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for
indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the
registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling
person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or
proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in
connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in
the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling
precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether
such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and
will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
(5) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to respond to requests for
information that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus pursuant to
Items 4, 10(b), 11 or 13 of this Form, within one business day of receipt of
such request, and to send the incorporated documents by first class mail or
other equally prompt means. This includes information contained in documents
filed subsequent to the effective date of the registration statement through
the date of responding to the request.
(6) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to supply by means of a
post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the
company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and
included in the registration statement when it became effective.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Los Angeles, State of
California, on the 25th day of July, 1997.
CB COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
By /s/ James J. Didion
___________________________________
James J. Didion
Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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* Chief Executive Officer July 25, 1997
____________________________________ (Principal Executive
James J. Didion Officer)
and Director
* Chief Financial Officer July 25, 1997
____________________________________
John C. Haeckel
* Executive Vice President July 25, 1997
____________________________________ Principal Accounting Officer
Ronald J. Platisha
____________________________________ Director , 1997
Stanton D. Anderson
* Director July 25, 1997
____________________________________
Gary J. Beban
____________________________________ Director , 1997
Richard C. Blum
* Director July 25, 1997
____________________________________
Richard C. Clotfelter
* Director July 25, 1997
____________________________________
Daniel A. D'Aniello
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SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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* Director July 25, 1997
____________________________________
Hiroaki Hoshino
* Director July 25, 1997
____________________________________
George J. Kallis
____________________________________ Director , 1997
Takayuki Kohri
* Director July 25, 1997
____________________________________
Paul C. Leach
____________________________________ Director , 1997
Frederick V. Malek
* Director July 25, 1997
____________________________________
Lawrence J. Melody
* Director July 25, 1997
____________________________________
Jeffrey S. Morgan
* Director July 25, 1997
____________________________________
Peter V. Ueberroth
____________________________________ Director , 1997
Gary L. Wilson
/s/ Walter V. Stafford
*By: __________________________
Walter V. Stafford
Attorney-in-fact
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT PAGE
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2+ Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and among
CBC, CBC Acquisition Corporation, KRES, KRES
Shareholders and Donald M. Koll, dated May 14, 1997
(included as Annex 1 to the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus filed as part of this
Registration Statement).
3(i)* Fourth Restated Certificate of Incorporation of CBC
filed as Exhibit A to CBC's Proxy Statement dated
October 4, 1996 relating to Special Meeting of
Stockholders held October 30, 1996.
3(ii)+ Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of CBC.
4.(i)(1)* Specimen Form of Common Stock Certificate filed as
Exhibit 4.1 to CBC's Form S-1 Registration Statement,
File No. 333-12757.
4(i)(2)+ Form of Warrant Agreement between CBC, FS Equity
Partners III, L.P., FS Equity Partners International
L.P., AP KMS Partners, L.P., AP KMS II, LLC, Koll
Holding Company and certain individuals, with
attached Form of Warrant Certificate (included as
Annex 2 to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus filed
as part of this Registrant Statement).
4.2* Form of CBC Restricted Stock Agreement between CBC
and CBC's Officer or Employee, filed as Exhibit 4.8
to CBC's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No.
33-29410.
4.3* First Amendment to CBC Restricted Stock Agreement
filed as Exhibit 4.9 to CBC's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1989.
4.4* Agreement by and between CBC and S.R.E.S.-Fifth
Avenue, Inc. dated August 30, 1996 filed as Exhibit
4.4 to CBC's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File
No. 333-12757.
5(i)+ Opinion of Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP.
8 Opinion of Riordan & McKinzie re tax matters.
10(i)(1)+ Voting Agreement by and among CBC, CBC Acquisition
Corporation, FS Equity Partners II, L.P., FS Equity
Partners International, L.P., AP KMS II, LLC, AP KMS
Partners, L.P., Koll Holding Company, Raymond E.
Wirta and William S. Rothe, Jr. dated as of May 14,
1997.
10(i)(2)+ Form of Proxy Agreement by and among CBC and FS
Equity Partners II, L.P. dated as of May 14, 1997.
10(i)(3)+ Registration Rights Agreement by and among CBC, FS
Equity Partners III, L.P., FS Equity Partners
International, L.P., AP KMS Partners, L.P., AP KMS
II, LLC, Raymond E. Wirta, The Koll Holding Company
and William S. Rothe, Jr. dated as of May 14, 1997.
10(i)(4)+ Noncompetition and Confidentiality Agreement by and
between CBC, CBC Acquisition Corporation, KRES,
Donald M. Koll and The Koll Holding Company dated as
of May 14, 1997.
10(i)(5)+ Noncompetition Agreement by and among CBC, KRES and
William S. Rothe dated as of May 14, 1997.
10(i)(6)+ Noncompetition Agreement by and among CBC, KRES and
Raymond E. Wirta dated as of May 14, 1997.
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EXHIBIT NUMBERED
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT PAGE
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10(i)(7)* Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit
Agreement, dated as of June 30, 1994 between CB
Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. and The Sumitomo
Bank, Limited filed as Exhibit 10.9 to CBC's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1994.
10(i)(8)* Limited Waiver, Consent and Amendment No. 1 dated as
of June 30, 1995 to Second Amended and Restated
Senior Secured Credit Agreement dated as of June 30,
1995 between CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc.
and The Sumitomo Bank, Limited, filed as
Exhibit 10.6(ii) to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1995.
10(i)(9)* Amendment No. 2 dated as of June 30, 1996, to Second
Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement
dated as of June 30, 1994, between CB Commercial
Real Estate Group, Inc. and The Sumitomo Bank,
Limited filed as Exhibit 10.6(iii) to CBC's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 1996.
10(i)(10)* Form of Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured
Credit Agreement between CB Commercial Real Estate
Group, Inc. and The Sumitomo Bank, Limited filed as
Exhibit 10.5(iv) to CBC's Form S-1 Registration
Statement, File No. 333-12757.
10(i)(11)* Senior Subordinated Credit Agreement among Coldwell
Banker Commercial Group Inc., CBC and certain
subsidiaries of Coldwell Banker Commercial Group,
Inc., as guarantors and Sumitomo Finance (Dublin)
Limited, dated July 20, 1990 (the "Senior
Subordinated Credit Agreement") filed as Exhibit
4(e) to CBC's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 1990.
10(i)(12)* Amendment No. 1 to Senior Subordinated Credit
Agreement dated as of October 10, 1991 among CB
Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc., as borrower, CBC
and certain subsidiaries of CB Commercial Real
Estate Group, Inc., as guarantors, and Sumitomo
Finance (Dublin) Limited, as lender filed as Exhibit
10.19 to CBC's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
March 27, 1992.
10(i)(13)* Amendment No. 2 to Senior Subordinated Credit
Agreement dated as of June 30, 1994 among CB
Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc., as borrower, CBC
and certain subsidiaries of CB Commercial Real
Estate Group, Inc., as guarantors, and Sumitomo
Finance (Dublin) Limited, as lender, filed as
Exhibit 10.11 to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1994.
10(i)(14)* Limited Waiver, Consent and Amendment No. 3 dated as
of June 30, 1995 to Senior Subordinated Credit
Agreement dated as of October 10, 1991 among CB
Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc., as borrower, CBC
and certain subsidiaries of CB Commercial Real
Estate Group, Inc., as guarantors, and Sumitomo
Finance (Dublin) Limited, as lender, filed as
exhibit to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1995.
10(i)(15)* Amendment No. 4 dated as of June 30, 1996, to Senior
Subordinated Credit Agreement dated as of October
10, 1991, among CB Commercial Real Estate Group,
Inc., as guarantors, and Sumitomo Finance (Dublin)
Limited, as lender filed as Exhibit 10.7(v) to CBC's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 1996.
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10(i)(16)* Amended and Restated Senior Subordinated Credit
Agreement dated as of November , 1996 among CB
Real Estate Group, Inc., as guarantors, and
Sumitomo Finance (Dublin) Limited filed as
Exhibit 10.6(vi) to CBC's Form S-1 Registration
Statement, File No. 333-12757.
10(i)(17)* Form of Indemnification Agreement between CBC, CB
Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. and directors
and officers, filed as Exhibit 10.29 to CBC's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1992.
10(i)(18)* Purchase Agreement dated as of May 15, 1995 among
CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc., Westmark
Real Estate Acquisition Partnership, L.P., and
certain individuals signatory thereto, filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to CBC's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated June 30, 1995.
10(i)(19)* Employment Agreement between CBC and Lawrence J.
Melody dated July 1, 1996 filed as Exhibit 10.12 to
Amendment No. 1 to CBC's Form S-1 Registration
Statement, File No. 333-12757.
10(i)(20)* Registration Rights Agreement among CBC and Kajima
U.S.A., Inc., Fukoko Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Kasen Development, Inc. and S.R.E.S.-Fifth Avenue,
Inc., dated as of , filed as
Exhibit 10.13 to Amendment No. 1 to CBC's Form S-1
Registration Statement, File No. 333-12757.
10(i)(21)* Amended and Restated Senior Subordinated Credit
Agreement, dated as of November , 1996 between
Westmark Real Estate Acquisition Partners and 399
Venture Partners filed as Exhibit 10.14 to
Amendment No. 2 to CBC's Form S-1 Registration
Statement, File No. 333-12757.
10(iii)(1)+ Employment Agreement by and between CBC and William
Rothe dated as of May 14, 1997.
10(iii)(2)* CBC Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan filed as
Exhibit 10.13 to the CBC Post-Effective Amendment
No. 1 to CBC's Form S-1 Registration Statement,
File
No. 3-29410.
10(iii)(3)* First Amendment to the CBC Omnibus Stock and
Incentive Plan filed as Exhibit 10.16 to CBC's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1990.
10(iii)(4)* Second Amendment to the CBC Omnibus Stock and
Incentive Plan filed as Exhibit 10.16(iii) to CBC's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1993.
10(iii)(5)* Third Amendment to the CBC Omnibus Stock and
Incentive Plan filed as Exhibit 10.4(iv) to CBC's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1994.
10(iii)(6)* 1990 Stock Option Plan filed as Exhibit 4(a) to
CBC's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1990.
10(iii)(7)* First Amendment to the 1990 Stock Option Plan filed
as Exhibit 10.15(ii) to CBC's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992.
10(iii)(8)* Second Amendment to the 1990 Stock Option Plan
filed as Exhibit 10.8(iii) to CBC's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993.
10(iii)(9)* Third Amendment to the 1990 Stock Option Plan filed
as Exhibit 10.5(iv) to CBC's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.
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10(iii)(10)* Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement filed as
Exhibit 4(b) to CBC's Quarterly Report on Form 10-
Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1990.
10(iii)(11)* Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement filed
as Exhibit 4(c) to CBC's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1990.
10(iii)(12)* CBC 1991 Service Providers Stock Option Plan filed
as Exhibit 10.27 to CBC's Current Report on Form
8-K dated April 1, 1992.
10(iii)(13)* CBC Deferred Compensation Plan filed as Exhibit
10.21 to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1993.
10(iii)(14)* First Amendment to the CBC Deferred Compensation
Plan filed as Exhibit 10.13 (ii) to CBC's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1994.
10(iii)(15)* Second Amendment to the CBC Deferred Compensation
Plan, filed as exhibit to CBC's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995.
10(iii)(16)* 1996 Equity Incentive Plan of CBC filed as exhibit
to CBC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1995.
10(iii)(17)+ Employment Agreement by and between CBC and James
J. Didion dated as of May 23, 1997.
12+ CBC and Subsidiaries Statement of Ratio of
Earnings to Fixed Charges.
21(i)* Subsidiaries of CBC filed as Exhibit 21.1 to
Amendment No. 1 to CBC's Form S-1 Registration
Statement, File No. 333-12757.
23(i)(1) Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP regarding
incorporation of certain information by reference.
23(i)(2) Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP regarding inclusion
of Ross-Dove financial statements.
23(i)(3) Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
23(i)(4) Consent of Merrill Lynch.
23(i)(5)+ Consent of Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP (included
in its opinion filed as Exhibit 5(i) to this
Registration Statement).
23(i)(6) Consent of Riordan & McKinzie (included in its
opinion filed as Exhibit 8 to this Registration
Statement)
24+ Power of Attorney.
27+ Financial Data Schedule.
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* Incorporated by reference.
+ Previously filed.