ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is hereby made this, June 1st, 1998 by and between John Mahl,
d/b/a J&J Signs, a sole proprietorship ("J&J", "Mahl", "Company" and "Owner"),
and Bowlin Outdoor Advertising & Travel Centers Incorporated, a Nevada
corporation ("Bowlin").
Purpose of Agreement
Bowlin desires to purchase and J&J desires to sell certain tangible and
intangible assets that comprise a certain portion of J&J's business known as
"J&J Signs" engaged in outdoor advertising. Therefore, in consideration of the
premises and of the mutual representations, warranties and covenants herein
contained, the parties hereby agree as follows:
Terms and Conditions
Purchase Price
The purchase price shall be a total of $275,000 paid at closing and warrants for
shares of common stock in Bowlin's equal to a value of $100,000.**
In addition to the amount specified above, Bowlin will pay to J&J at closing:
(a) an amount equal to the amount of any prepaid rents, leases, permits and
taxes as specified in attached Exhibit E and incorporated for all purposes
herein
The purchase price, and payments noted above, shall be the sole considerations
paid by Bowlin under this agreement.
Date of Closing
The parties contemplate that Closing shall take place on June 1, 1998. If
Closing does not occur by that date, it will occur as soon thereafter as Bowlin
is able to complete its due diligence investigation. The parties agree that
Bowlin's obligation to complete this purchase is contingent upon Bowlin being
satisfied, in its sole discretion, that all representations made to it
concerning J&J's assets are true; that the financial condition, books, and
accounts of J&J are sound; that the land leases, outdoor advertising permits and
advertising contracts are of satisfactory condition to Bowlin; and that the
value of the assets being transferred is not less than the purchase price.
Transfer of Assets to Bowlin, and Transfer of Funds to John Mahl shall take
place on June 1, 1998.
**Per legal counsel cash of $100,000 will be paid to John Mahl, d/b/a/ J&J Signs
in lieu of the common stock.
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Transfer of Assets
At closing, J&J will sell, transfer, assign, convey and deliver to Bowlin free
and clear of any liens, debts, or encumbrances, and Bowlin will purchase, accept
and acquire from J&J all of the Assets listed in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated for all purposes herein.
Instruments of Transfer
(a) J&J Deliveries. At the closing, J&J shall deliver to Bowlin:
i. A bill of sale transferring to Bowlin title to the Assets as
provided herein, in form and substance acceptable to Bowlin;
ii. A five (5) year non-competition agreement for John Mahl (See
attached Exhibit B);
iii. Letter(s) from J&J to the New Mexico Department of Transportation
regarding transfer of the applicable outdoor advertising permits
from John Mahl to Bowlin in the form of attached Exhibit F;
iv. Assignment of land lease agreements pertinent to sign sites
located on property owned by third parties (See attached Exhibit
G);
v. A land lease agreement acceptable to Bowlin pertinent to signs
located on land currently occupied, used, and owned by John Mahl
and/or J&J Signs (See attached Exhibit D).
vi. Such other bills of sale, titles and other instruments of
assignment, transfer and conveyance as Bowlin shall reasonably
request, in recordable form, where appropriate, and properly
executed, evidenced and notarized where appropriate in such form
as shall be necessary or appropriate to vest in Bowlin good title
to the Assets.
(b) Bowlin's Deliveries. At the closing, Bowlin shall deliver to J&J:
i. A wire transfer or cashiers check for the cash portion of the
purchase price as specified herein;
ii. Checks in an amount sufficient to pay the net amount due for
items listed in Exhibit E.
iii. Warrants to be redeemed in Bowlin's shares within a 180 day
period from the date of closing. The number of shares will be
determined by the closing value of Bowlin's shares (BWN: Amex) on
the date of this Agreement's closing divided into $100,000.**
**Reference note, page 1
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(c) Other Transfer Instruments. Following the Closing, at the request of
Bowlin, J&J shall deliver any further Instruments and take all
reasonable action as may be necessary or appropriate to vest in Bowlin
all of J&J's title to the assets. This will specifically include all
historical and current files and documentation related to structures,
advertisers, permits, licenses, lighting and any other pertinent data.
No Assumption of Liabilities
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that Bowlin
assumes no debts, liabilities (including tax liabilities) or obligations
(contractual or otherwise) of J&J or John Mahl or any other debts,
liabilities or obligations related to the conduct of J&J's business.
Representations and Warranties
John Mahl represents and warrants to Bowlin as of the date hereof and on
the closing date as follows (all representations and warranties being joint
and several):
(a) Authority. J&J has the legal authority to sell, transfer, and deliver
to Bowlin the tangible and intangible assets of the outdoor
advertising business known as "J&J Signs"
(b) Title. J&J has good and indefeasible title to all properties, assets
and leasehold estates, real and personal, tangible and intangible, to
be transferred pursuant to this Agreement subject to no mortgage,
pledge, lien, conditional sales agreement, encumbrance or charge
except for mortgages, liens or encumbrances on the real property fee
simple estates of the ground lessors.
(c) Insurance. J&J carries insurance, which it believes to be adequate in
character and amount, with reputable insurers in respect of assets
being acquired and such insurance policies are still in full force and
effect, and shall be in effect without interruption until closing has
occurred.
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(d) Violations, Suits, Claims, etc. J&J is not in default under any law or
regulation, or under any order of any court or federal, state,
municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau,
agency or instrumentality wherever located, and to J&J's knowledge and
belief there are (1) no claims, actions, suits or proceedings
instituted or filed and (2) no claims actions, suits or proceedings
threatened presently or which in the future may be threatened or
asserted against or affecting J&J at law or in equity, or before or by
any federal, state, municipal or other governmental department,
commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality wherever located,
and (3) there are no potential claims, demands, liens, encumbrances,
or debts with regard to the assets that are the subject of this sale
or that may create for Bowlin any environmental or regulatory
liability.
(e) Tax Returns. J&J has filed or will file all requisite federal, state
and other tax returns due for all fiscal periods ended on or before
the date of this agreement. There are no claims against J&J for
federal, state or other taxes for any period or periods to and
including the date of this agreement.
(f) Authorizations and Enforceability. J&J has all requisite power and
authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and the other
agreements and instruments delivered pursuant hereto and to consummate
the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement and the other
agreements and instruments delivered pursuant hereto have been duly
and validly authorized, executed and delivered by J&J and constitutes
the valid and binding obligations of J&J, fully enforceable in
accordance with their terms.
(g) Effect of Agreement. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement by J&J and John Mahl and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby will not, with or without the giving
of notice or the lapse of time, or both: (a) violate any material
provision of law, statute, rule or regulation to which Company is
subject; (b) violate any judgment, order, writ or decree of any court,
arbitrator or governmental agency applicable to Company; or (c) result
in a material breach of or material conflict with any term, covenant,
condition or provision of, result in the modification or termination
of, constitute a material default under, or result in the creation or
imposition of, any lien, security interest, charge or encumbrance upon
any of the Assets pursuant to any charter, bylaw, commitment, contract
or other agreement or instrument, to which Company is a party or by
which any of its Assets is bound.
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(h) Permits, Licenses, Compliance with Applicable Laws and Court Orders.
Company has all requisite power and authority, and all permits,
licenses and approvals of governmental and administrative authorities,
to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business
as presently conducted; all such permits, licenses and approvals
material to the conduct of the business of Company are in full force
and effect. Company's conduct of its business does not materially
violate or infringe any applicable law, statute, ordinance or
regulation. Company is not in default in any respect under any
executive, legislative, judicial, administrative or private (such as
arbitration) ruling, order, writ, injunction or decree.
(i) Agreements, Plans, Arrangements, etc. Except as set forth in Exhibit
A, Company is not a party to, nor is Company or any of the Assets
bound or affected by, any oral or written:
(1) lease agreement (whether as lessor or lessee) relating to real or
personal property;
(2) license agreement, assignment or other contract (whether as
licensor or licensee, assignor or assignee) relating to
trademarks, trade names, patents, copyrights (or applications
therefor);
(3) agreement with any business broker with respect to this
transaction;
(4) agreement with any supplier, distributor, franchisor, dealer,
sales agent or representative;
(5) joint venture or partnership agreement with any other person;
(6) agreement with any bank, factor, finance company or similar
organization regarding the financing of accounts receivable or
other extensions of credit;
(7) agreement granting any lien, security interest or mortgage on any
Asset or other property of Company, including, without
limitation, any factoring agreement for the assignment of
accounts receivable;
(8) agreement for the Construction or modification of any Asset or
leasehold interest of Company;
(9) agreement with any employee, consultant, or independent
contractor providing personal services to Company.
(j) Acquisition Agreements. There are no agreements relating to the
acquisition of the business or Assets of Company to which Company is a
party, other than this Agreement.
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(k) Status of Real Property. Company has not received any notice of
noncompliance with respect to real property on which any of the Assets
are located (the "Real Property") with any applicable statutes, laws,
codes, ordinances, regulations or requirements relating to fire,
safety, health or environmental matters or noncompliance with any
covenants, conditions and restrictions (whether or not of record) or
local, municipal, regional, state or federal requirements or
regulations. To the best of Company's and Owner's knowledge, there has
been no release or discharge on or under the Real Property by the
Company of any toxic or hazardous substance, material or waste which
is or has been regulated by any governmental or quasi-governmental
authority or is or has been listed as toxic or hazardous under any
applicable local, state or federal law. To the best of the Company's
and Owner's knowledge, there are no subsurface or other conditions
related to toxic or hazardous waste affecting the Real Property or any
portion or component thereof, and there are no underground storage
tanks located on the Real Property.
(l) Defects. To the best of Company's and Owner's knowledge, there are no
structural or operational defects in any of the Assets.
(m) Leases Current. All obligations of the Company under all existing
lease agreements which are required by such agreements to have been
performed by Company have been fulfilled by the Company, including the
payment by the Company of all lease payments due and payable through
the date hereof.
Bowlin represents and warrants to J&J and John Mahl as of the date hereof and
the Closing date as follows:
(a) Organization. Bowlin is a validly existing corporation organized under
the laws of the State of Nevada and has all requisite corporate power
and authority to own, operate and lease its properties and assets.
(b) Authority. Bowlin has full corporate power, authority and legal rights
to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under this
Agreement, and has taken all necessary action to authorize the
purchase hereunder on the terms and conditions of this Agreement and
to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement. This Agreement has been duly executed by Bowlin, and
constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Bowlin
enforceable in accordance with its terms.
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(c) Compliance with Instruments, Consents, Adverse Agreements. Neither the
execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby will conflict with or result in any
violation of or constitute a default under the articles of
incorporation or the by-laws of Bowlin, or any Law, Instrument, lien
or other Contract by which Bowlin is bound. Bowlin is not a party or
subject to any Contract, or subject to any article or other corporate
restriction or any Law which materially and adversely affect the
business operation, prospects, properties, assets or condition,
financial or otherwise, of Bowlin.
(d) Litigation. There is no suit, action or litigation, administrative,
arbitration, or other proceeding or governmental investigation pending
or, to the knowledge of Bowlin, threatened which might, severally or
in the aggregate materially and adversely affect the financial
condition or prospects of Bowlin or Bowlin's ability to acquire the
Assets as contemplated by this Agreement.
(e) Brokers. All negotiations relative to the Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby have been carried on by Bowlin is
such manner without giving rise to any valid claim against J&J for a
finder's fee, brokerage commission or other like payment.
Covenants
Between the date of this agreement and the closing date:
(a) J&J and John Mahl will cause Company to:
(1) Carry on its outdoor advertising business in substantially the
same manner as it has heretofore and not introduce any material
new method of management, operation or accounting;
(2) Maintain their properties and facilities in as good working order
and condition as at present, ordinary wear and tear excepted;
(3) Perform all material obligations under agreements relating to or
affecting its assets, properties and rights;
(4) Maintain adequate insurance; and
(5) Use its best efforts to maintain and preserve its assets intact,
and maintain its relationships with suppliers, customers and
others having business relations with it.
(b) J&J will not permit without the prior written consent of Bowlin to:
(1) Enter into any contract or commitment or incur or agree to incur
any liability or make any capital expenditures except in the
normal course of business as to the assets purchased pursuant to
this agreement.
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(2) Create, assume or permit to exist any mortgage, pledge or other
lien or encumbrance upon any assets or properties transferred
under this agreement, whether now owned or hereafter acquired; or
(3) Sell, assign, lease or otherwise transfer or dispose of any
property or equipment subject to this agreement except in the
normal course of business.
Competition
Simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, John Mahl will execute
and deliver to Bowlin a Non-Competition Agreement in the form and on the
terms as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein for all purposes.
Conditions to Bowlin's Obligations
The obligations of Bowlin hereunder are subject to the fulfillment, at or
prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions, any or all of
which may be waived in writing by Bowlin, in its sole discretion:
(a) Accuracy of Representations and Warranties. Each of the
representations and warranties of J&J and John Mahl contained in this
Agreement shall be true on and as of the Closing Date with the same
force and effect as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except
as affected by transactions contemplated hereby.
(b) Performance of Covenants. J&J shall have performed and complied with
all covenants, obligations and agreements to be performed or complied
with by it on or before the Closing Date pursuant to this Agreement.
(c) No Litigation or Claims. No claim, action, suit, proceeding,
arbitration, investigation or hearing or notice of hearing shall be
pending or threatened against or affecting J&J which: (a) might
foreseeably result, or has resulted, either in an action to enjoin or
prevent or delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement or in such an injunction; or (b) could, in the
determination of Bowlin, have an adverse effect on the assets to be
transferred hereunder.
(d) No Violations. No material violation of J&J shall exist, or be alleged
by any governmental authority to exist, of any law, statute, ordinance
or regulation, the enforcement of which would adversely affect the
financial condition, results of operations, properties or business of
J&J.
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(e) Consents and Assignments. J&J shall have delivered to Bowlin all
consents and assignments of all persons and entities necessary for the
performance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
including the transfer of all assets and the assignment of leases, and
J&J shall have obtained the consents of: any lender to J&J, or, in the
alternative, the release of all liens held by such lender, with
respect to the sale and transfer of the assets; and any other consents
of third parties deemed necessary or appropriate by Bowlin.
(f) Certificate. Bowlin shall have received a certificate signed by John
Mahl, dated the Closing Date, satisfactory in form and substance to
Bowlin and its counsel, certifying as to the fulfillment of the
conditions specified above.
(g) Satisfactory Completion of Due Diligence. Bowlin shall be satisfied in
its sole discretion with the content of the final Exhibits hereto and
other related documents for closing and shall otherwise be satisfied
in its sole discretion with the results of its due diligence review,
including the right to terminate this agreement with no penalty in the
event that the land leases, outdoor advertising permits and
advertising contracts are not of satisfactory condition to Bowlin.
Indemnification
(a) Indemnification of Bowlin by John Mahl. John Mahl agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless Bowlin and any person claiming by or through it or
its successors and assigns from, against and in respect of any and all
losses, claims, and liabilities incurred by or asserted against Bowlin
or its successors or assigns in connection with any breach of any
representation or warranty of J&J or John Mahl;
(i) any breach of any representation or warranty of J&J or John Mahl;
(ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement made by J&J or John Mahl
in this Agreement;
(iii)any liability, debt or obligation of J&J or lien or encumbrance
on the Assets or
(iv) any claim arising out of the use, sale or operation of the Assets
by J&J or John Mahl and/or the operation of the business of J&J
or John Mahl prior to the Closing.
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(b) Indemnification of J&J and John Mahl by Bowlin. Bowlin agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless J&J and John Mahl and any person claiming
by or through it or its successors and assigns from, against and in
respect of any and all losses, claims, and liabilities incurred by or
asserted against J&J or John Mahl or its successors or assigns in
connection with:
(i) any breach of any representation or warranty of Bowlin;
(ii) any breach of any covenant or agreement made by Bowlin in this
Agreement;
(iii) any act or omission of Bowlin after Closing, and
(iv) any claim arising out of the use, sale or operation of the Assets
by Bowlin and/or the operation of the business by Bowlin after
Closing.
Taxes
Real Estate and personal property taxes, if any, assessed or to be assessed
for the current calendar or fiscal year, regardless of when payable, shall
be prorated between Bowlin and J&J as of the closing date.
Risk of Loss
The risk of loss or destruction of or damage to the assets transferred
hereunder from any cause whatsoever at all times on or subsequent to the
execution of this document but before closing shall be borne by J&J.
Bowlin's Remedies
Bowlin shall be entitled, without limitation, to all incidental and
consequential damages resulting from a breach of any warranty or
representation or covenant of J&J or John Mahl made herein including, but
not limited to, all costs of litigation incurred, including reasonable
attorney's fees.
Arbitration Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute arising from this agreement, New Mexico law
shall apply. Any claims or controversy between J&J or John Mahl, on the one
hand, and Bowlin, on the other hand, arising out of or relating to this
agreement or the sale and purchase of assets, shall be decided by
arbitration at Albuquerque, New Mexico in accordance with Commercial
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association by a single
arbitrator appointed in accordance with the rules in effect when
arbitration is first demanded by any party. The award rendered by the
arbitrator shall be final and judgment may be entered into any court having
jurisdiction.
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Miscellaneous
(a) Expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein, whether or not the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated, each
party hereto shall pay its own expenses and the fees and expenses of
its counsel and accountants and other experts. Furthermore, Bowlin
shall be responsible for payment to the business broker retained by
it.
(b) Survival of Representations and Warranties. The representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement and
any other written representation in any ancillary document shall
survive the Closing.
(c) Waivers. The waiver by any party hereto of a breach of any provision
of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent breach.
(d) Binding Effect; Benefits. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
successors and assigns.
(e) Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications which
are required to be or may be given under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered in
person or transmitted by fax or five (5) days after deposit in the
U.S. mails by certified or registered first class mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the party to whom the
same is so given or made.
if to J&J to:
John Mahl
#2 Shasta St.
Silver City, NM 88061
if to Bowlin to:
Bowlin Outdoor Advertising and Travel Centers Incorporated
150 Louisiana Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108
Attention: Michael L. Bowlin, President
or to such other address or Fax Number as any party may designate by giving
notice to the other parties hereto.
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(f) Further Assurances. John Mahl shall, from time to time at or after the
Closing, at the request of Bowlin, and without further consideration,
execute and deliver such other instruments and take such other actions
as may be required to confer to Bowlin and its assignees the benefits
contemplated by this Agreement.
(g) Entire Agreement. This document contains the entire agreement between
the parties and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties,
if any, written or oral, with respect to the subject matter thereof.
AGREED and ACCEPTED:
BOWLIN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING & TRAVEL CENTERS INCORPORATED
By: /s/ C. C. Bess, E.V.P
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C. C. Bess, Executive Vice President
J&J Signs
By: /s/ John Mahl
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John Mahl, Sole Proprietor
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Acknowledgment for Corporations
STATE OF New Mexico )
) ss.
COUNTY OF [ ] )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this [ ] day of
[ ], 199[ ], by C. C. Bess, Executive Vice President of Bowlin
Outdoor Advertising & Travel Centers Incorporated, a Nevada Corporation, on
behalf of the corporation.
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Notary Public
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Acknowledgment for Individual
STATE OF New Mexico )
) ss.
COUNTY OF [ ] )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this [ ] day of
[ ], 199[ ] by John Mahl, Individually.
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Notary Public
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