INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
OF AMERICA, INC.
101 Philippe Parkway, Suite 300, Safety Harbor, Fl 34695
(813) 669-0040
BINDING LETTER OF AGREEMENT
This Letter of Agreement will confirm various discussions with Terry Hunter and
his management team (hereinafter Team) and Investment Management of America,
Inc. (hereinafter IMA), and Orion Financial, Ltd. (hereinafter OFL). The
objective of our discussions has been to outline IMA's intent and objectives to
bring the "Funtastix" brand shoe back into existence by providing various levels
of funding, as required, to meet the cash flow obligations as reflected in the
pro forma provided by the TEAM. The agreement will be as follows:
1. OFL agrees to issue 26,129,941 shares of OFL to IMA and its related persons
in return for $35,000.
2. OFL will raise a minimum of eight hundred eighty-thousand dollars
($880,000) in the form of convertible debt ("Convertible Debt") or equity.
The Convertible Debt or equity will be dilutive in nature to all
stockholders at the time of a secondary offering. The convertible debt will
be sold at par, will have a term of ten (10) years and will bear interest
not to exceed 10% per annum with accumulated interest due on the due date
of the convertible note. The convertible debt will be required to be
converted at the time of any secondary offering with a conversion price
equal to the greater of $4.50 or a price equal to 75% of the public
offering price.
3. An agreement will be in effect between OFL and the Colby, Kansas investor
group and/or the nine AFI bridge loan investors which would require the
issuance of 1,162,780 shares of stock.
4. Key OFL shareholders will agree to exercise their respective options which
total 2,400,000 shares.
5. All OFL stock owned by IMA, the six stock option shareholders of OFL, the
Team and Asia Pacific Industries Development Group (hereinafter APIDG) will
be restricted for (1) year from the date of closing.
6. Future options and stock incentive programs will be put in place for the
management team. In addition, a qualified Board of Directors will be formed
on an equitable basis. Any person serving on the new board of directors of
OFL will receive a 500,000 share option to purchase stock at $.03 per share
exerciseable at any time up to the earlier of 5 years after the date of
issuance or six months after completion of a secondary offering.
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7. Upon closing, the number of shares of OFL will be as follows:
No. of Shs.
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Orion Financial Currently Outstanding 4,641,522
Stock Options 2,400,000
Total 7,041,522
AFI Mgmt 6,604,838
APIDG 4,548,787
IMA 26,129,941
Colby/Bridge Ln. . 1,162,780
TOTAL 45,487,867
The parties agree that this contemplated transaction will be consummated no
later than May 15, 1998, the ("Closing Date"). The "Closing Date" may be
extended if both parties mutually agree.
A. Due Diligence. Prior to the closing of the transaction, The Team
and OFL will provide IMA all documentation relative to the
completion of the transaction in order to successfully complete
its Due Diligence, including, but not limited to:
a. Pertinent corporate documents - incorporation papers,
certificates, resolutions, etc. of all companies and
subsidiaries.
b. Financial statements.
c. Stockholder lists and corporate records.
d. All past and pending litigation.
e. Make all necessary information and key personnel available
to assist in the development of a complete business plan for
IMA.
B. Responsibility. No Party shall be responsible for any of the
other's expenses in connection with the negotiations and due
diligence contemplated.
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C. Additional Terms. The transaction is subject to the following
additional terms and conditions.
(1) The approval and consent of the Board of Directors of OFL
and IMA shall have been obtained prior to the closing date.
(2) All necessary filings with, or approvals by state and
federal governmental agencies or regulatory bodies shall be
made by each party.
(3) As part of the closing, key employees of the Team agree
to enter into employment agreements, including but not
limited to compensation, benefits, bonus plans, etc.
Employment agreements will contain a non-compete clause.
D. Exclusive. Prior to the closing and during the term of this
Letter of Agreement, neither the Team nor the directors and/or
shareholders of OFL will discuss or negotiate with any other
corporation, firm or person, or entertain or consider any
inquiries or proposals relating to the possible sale of a
material portion of its stock or their assets.
E. Announcements. Public announcements by a party hereto concerning
the execution of this letter and the transactions contemplated
hereby shall be submitted for prior review and approval (such
approval not to be unreasonably withheld) by the other party.
F. Obligation of Good Faith. The Team, IMA and OFL shall proceed
forward and be obligated in good faith to negotiate the terms and
conditions of this transaction.
G. Notices. All notices, consents, requirements, approvals and
notices and other communications provided herein shall be in
writing, and shall be deemed given when delivered personally or
mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid.
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As to the Team:
Mr. Terry A. Hunter
226 W. Delaware Circle
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 798-5512
Fax: (303) 794-7342 c/o Roger Arthur
As to IMA:
Mr. Gerald C. Parker
101 Philippe Parkway #300
Safety Harbor, Fla 34695
Phone: (813) 669-0040
Fax: (813) 725-9570
As to OFL:
ORION FINANCIAL, LTD.
Mr. Dean Boedeker, President & CEO
80 N. Hoyt St.
Denver, CO 80226
Phone: (303) 860-6382
Fax: (303) 860-6045
H. Acceptance. If the foregoing is acceptable to you, please
indicate your acceptance by signing and returning a copy of this
letter. It is mutually agreed that the law firm of Smith
McCullough, P.C. or Edward O. Byrne will prepare the closing
documents.
I. Letter of Agreement. No party shall bear any liability to the
other in the event of non-completion of said transaction by all
parties on or before May 15, 1998. If this transaction does not
occur, this Letter of Agreement shall be null and void unless an
extension is mutually agreed upon prior to the aforementioned
date.
J. This binding Letter of Agreement is contingent upon consummation
of an agreement between OFL and APIDG satisfactory to IMA to
provide a minimum three million dollar ($3,000,000) inventory
financing to OFL with a minimum of 120 day dating.
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AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF AMERICA, INC.
By: /S/ Gerald C. Parker Attested: /S/
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Gerald C. Parker, President
Date: April 23, 1998
AGREED AND ACCEPTED
The Team:
By: /S/ Terry A. Hunter Attested: /S/
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Terry A. Hunter, Individually
Date: April 23, 1998
AGREED AND ACCEPTED
ORION FINANCIAL, LTD.
By: /S/ Dean Boedeker Attested: /S/
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Dean Boedeker, President
Date: April 23, 1998
AGREED AND ACCEPTED
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