STANDARDOFFER, AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE (Non-Residential) American Industrial Real Estate Association

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EX-10.17 5 a04-9869_1ex10d17.htm EX-10.17

Exhibit 10.17

 

STANDARD OFFER, AGREEMENT AND ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
(Non-Residential)
American Industrial Real Estate Association

 

 

January 20, 2004

 

(Date for Reference Purposes)

 

1.                                      Buyer.

 

1.1                                 bebe stores, inc., a California corporation, (“Buyer”) hereby offers to purchase the real property, hereinafter described, from the owner thereof (“Seller”) (collectively, the “Parties” or individually, a “Party”), through an escrow (“Escrow”) to close on thirty five (35) days, or sooner at Buyer’s sole discretion* (“Expected Closing Date”) to be held by Wilshire Escrow Company, attn.: Pamela Wood (“Escrow Holder”) whose address is 4270 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone No.  ###-###-####, Facsimile No. 323 ###-###-#### upon the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement (“Agreement”).  Buyer shall have the right to assign Buyer’s rights hereunder, but any such assignment shall not relieve Buyer of Buyer’s obligations herein unless Seller expressly releases Buyer.      [*following opening of escrow]

 

1.2                                 The term “Date of Agreement” as used herein shall be the date when by execution and delivery (as defined in paragraph 20.2) of this document or a subsequent counteroffer thereto, Buyer and Seller have reached agreement in writing whereby Seller agrees to sell, and Buyer agrees to purchase, the Property upon terms accepted by both Parties.

 

2.                                      Property.

 

2.1                                 The real property (“Property”) that is the subject of this offer consists of (insert a brief physical description) an approximately 50,000 square foot concrete and steel three story office building located on approximately 33, 898 square feet of land zoned LA CL07153 is located in the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, State of California, is commonly known by the street address of 10345 West Olympic Boulevard and is legally described as: to be provided through escrow (APN: 4319-006-052).

 

2.2                                 If the legal description of the Property is not complete or is inaccurate, this Agreement shall not be invalid and the legal description shall be completed or correct to meet the requirements of Investor’s Title attn.:  Debbie Hiltz (“Title Company”), which shall issue the title policy hereinafter described.

 

2.3                                 The Property includes, at no additional cost to Buyer, the permanent improvements thereon, including those items which pursuant to applicable law are a part of the property, as well as the following items, if any, owned by Seller and at present located on the Property:  electrical distribution systems (power panel, bus ducting, conduits, disconnects,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initials

 

Initials

 

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lighting fixtures); telephone distribution systems (lines, jacks and connections only); space heaters; heating, ventilating, air conditioning equipment (“HVAC”); air lines; fire sprinkler systems; security and fire detection systems; carpets; window coverings; wall coverings; and all apertunences, whether structural or non-structural including, but not limited to all existing filing systems, cabinetry, telecommunications systems infrastructure/wiring, etc.; in addition, existing “garden area” furniture/furnishings shall be included (collectively, the “Improvements”).

 

2.4                                 The fire sprinkler monitor:  ý is owned by Seller and included in the Purchase Price, or o is leased by Seller, and Buyer will need to negotiate a new lease with the fire monitoring company.

 

2.5                                 Except as provided in Paragraph 2.3, the Purchase Price does not include Seller’s personal property, furniture and furnishings, and NONE.

 

3.                                      Purchase Price.

 

3.1                                 The purchase price (“Purchase Price”) to be paid by Buyer to Seller for the Property shall be $10,950,000.00, payable as follows:

 

(a)

 

Cash down payment, including the Deposit as defined in paragraph 4.3 (or if an all cash transaction, the Purchase Price):

 

$

10,950,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Purchase Price:

 

$

10,950,000.00

 

 

3.2                                 If Buyer is taking title to the Property subject to, or assuming, an Existing Deed of Trust and such deed of trust permits the beneficiary to demand payment of fees including, but not limited to, points, processing fees, and appraisal fees as a condition to the transfer of the Property, Buyer agrees to pay such fees up to a maximum of 1.5% of the unpaid principal balance of the applicable Existing Note.

 

4.                                      Deposits.

 

4.1                                 ý Buyer shall deliver to Escrow Holder a check in the sum of $500,000.00 when both Parties have executed this Agreement and the executed Agreement has been delivered to Escrow Holder.  When cashed, the check shall be deposited into the Escrow’s trust account to be applied toward the Purchase Price of the Property at the Closing.  Should Buyer and Seller not enter into an agreement for purchase and sale, Buyer’s check or funds shall, upon request by Buyer, be promptly returned to Buyer.

 

4.2                                 Additional deposits:

 

(b)                                 Within 5 business days after the contingencies discussed in paragraph 9.1 (a) through (k) are approved or waived, Buyer shall deposit with Escrow Holder the additional sum of $5,000,000.00 to be applied to the Purchase Price at the Closing.

 



 

4.3                                 Escrow Holder shall deposit the funds deposited with it by Buyer pursuant to paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 (collectively the “Deposit”), in a State or Federally chartered bank in an interest bearing account whose term is appropriate and consistent with the timing requirements of this transaction.  The interest therefrom shall accrue to the benefit of Buyer, who hereby acknowledges that there may be penalties or interest forfeitures if the applicable instrument is redeemed prior to its specified maturity.  Buyer’s Federal Tax Identification Number is                                   .  NOTE:  Such interest bearing account cannot be opened until Buyer’s Federal Tax Identification Number is provided.

 

5.                                      Financing Contingency.  (Strike if not applicable)

 

6.                                      Hidden Numbering

 

7.                                      Real Estate Brokers.

 

7.1                                 The following real estate broker(s) (“Brokers”) and brokerage relationships exist in this transaction and are consented to by the Parties (check the applicable boxes):

 

ý eOffice Suites, Inc. attn.: Howard Sher represents Seller exclusively (“Seller’s Broker”);

 

ý Commercial Resource Real Estate Services: J. Beimforde represents Buyer exclusively (“Buyer’s Broker”); or

 

The Parties acknowledge that Brokers are the procuring cause of this Agreement.  See paragraph 24 for disclosures regarding the nature of a real estate agency relationship.  Buyer shall use the services of Buyer’s Broker exclusively in connection with any and all negotiations and offers with respect to the Property for a period of 1 year from the Date of Agreement.

 

7.2                                 Buyer and Seller each represent and warrant to the other that he/she/it has had no dealings with any person, firm, broker or finder in connection with the negotiation of this Agreement and/or the consummation of the purchase and sale contemplated herein, other than the Brokers named in paragraph 7.1, and no broker or other person, firm or entity, other than said Brokers is/are entitled to any commission or finder’s fee in connection with this transaction as the result of any dealings or acts of such Party.  Buyer and Seller do each hereby agree to indemnify, defend, protect and hold the other harmless from and against any costs, expenses or liability for compensation, commission or charges which may be claimed by any broker, finder or other similar party, other than said named Brokers by reason of any dealings or act of the indemnifying Party.

 

8.                                      Escrow and Closing.

 

8.1                                 Upon acceptance hereof by Seller, this Agreement, including any counteroffers incorporated herein by the Parties, shall constitute not only the agreement of purchase and sale between Buyer and Seller, but also instructions to Escrow Holder for the consummation of the Agreement through the Escrow.  Escrow Holder shall not prepare any further escrow instructions restating or amending the Agreement unless specifically so instructed by the Parties or a Broker herein.  Subject to the reasonable approval of the Parties, Escrow Holder may, however, include its standard general escrow provisions.

 



 

8.2                                 As soon as practical after the receipt of this Agreement and any relevant counteroffers, Escrow Holder shall ascertain the Date of Agreement as defined in paragraphs 1.2 and 20.2 and advise the Parties and Brokers, in writing, of the date ascertained.

 

8.3                                 Escrow Holder is hereby authorized and instructed to conduct the Escrow in accordance with this Agreement, applicable law and custom and practice of the community in which Escrow Holder is located, including any reporting requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.  In the event of a conflict between the law of the state where the Property is located and the law of the state where the Escrow Holder is located, the law of the state where the Property is located shall prevail.

 

8.4                                 Subject to satisfaction of the contingencies herein described, Escrow Holder shall close this escrow (the “Closing”) by recording a general warranty deed (a grant deed in California) and the other documents required to be recorded, and by disbursing the funds and documents in accordance with this Agreement.

 

8.5                                 Buyer and Seller shall each pay one-half of the Escrow Holder’s charges and Seller shall pay the usual recording fees and any required documentary transfer taxes.  Seller shall pay the premium for a standard coverage owner’s or joint protection policy of title insurance.

 

8.6                                 Escrow Holder shall verify that all of Buyer’s contingencies have been satisfied or waived prior to Closing.  The matters contained in paragraphs 9.1 subparagraphs (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (i), (n), and (o), 9.4, 9.5, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, and 24 are, however, matters of agreement between the Parties only and are not instructions to Escrow Holder.

 

8.7                                 If this transaction is terminated for non-satisfaction and non-waiver of a Buyer’s Contingency, as defined in paragraph 9.2, then neither of the Parties shall thereafter have any liability to the other under this Agreement, except to the extent of a breach of any affirmative covenant or warranty in this Agreement.  In the event of such termination, Buyer shall be promptly refunded all funds deposited by Buyer with Escrow Holder, less only Title Company and Escrow Holder cancellation fees and costs, all of which shall be Buyer’s obligation.

 

8.8                                 The Closing shall occur on the Expected Closing Date, or as soon thereafter as the Escrow is in condition for Closing; provided, however, that if the Closing does not occur by the Expected Closing Date and said Date is not extended by mutual instructions of the Parties, a Party not then in default under this Agreement may notify the other Party, Escrow Holder, and Brokers, in writing that, unless the Closing occurs within 5 business days following said notice, the Escrow shall be deemed terminated without further notice or instructions.

 

8.9                                 Except as otherwise provided herein, the termination of Escrow shall not relieve or release either Party from any obligation to pay Escrow Holder’s fees and costs or constitute a waiver, release or discharge of any breach or default that has occurred in the performance of the obligations, agreements, covenants or warranties contained therein.

 



 

8.10                           If this Escrow is terminated for any reason other than Seller’s breach or default, then at Seller’s request, and as a condition to the return of Buyer’s deposit, Buyer shall within 5 days after written request deliver to Seller, at no charge, copies of all surveys, engineering studies, soil reports, maps, master plans, feasibility studies and other similar items prepared by or for Buyer that pertain to the Property.  Provided, however, that Buyer shall not be required to deliver any such report if the written contract which Buyer entered into with the consultant who prepared such report specifically forbids the dissemination of the report to others.

 

9.                                      Contingencies to Closing.

 

9.1                                 The Closing of this transaction is contingent upon the satisfaction or waiver of the following contingencies.  IF BUYER FAILS TO NOTIFY ESCROW HOLDER, IN WRITING, OF THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY OF SAID CONTINGENCIES WITHIN THE TIME SPECIFIED THEREIN, IT SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY PRESUMED THAT BUYER HAS APPROVED SUCH ITEM, MATTER OR DOCUMENT.  Buyer’s conditional approval shall constitute disapproval, unless provision is made by the Seller within the time specified therefore by the Buyer in such conditional approval or by this Agreement, whichever is later, for the satisfaction of the condition imposed by the Buyer.  Escrow Holder shall promptly provide all Parties with copies of any written disapproval or conditional approval which it receives.  With regard to subparagraphs (a) through (l) the pre-printed time periods shall control unless a different number of days is inserted in the spaces provided.

 

(a)                                  Disclosure.  Seller shall make to Buyer, through escrow, all of the applicable disclosures required by law (See American Industrial Real Estate Association (“AIR”) standard form entitled “Seller’s Mandatory Disclosure Statement”) and provide Buyer with a completed Property Information Sheet (“Property Information Sheet”) concerning the Property, duly executed by or on behalf of Seller in the current form or equivalent to that published by the AIR within 10 or 10 days following the Date of Agreement.  Buyer has 10 days from the receipt of said disclosures to approve or disapprove the matters disclosed.

 

(b)                                 Physical Inspection.  Buyer has 10 or 21 days from the receipt of the Property Information Sheet or the Date of Agreement, whichever is later, to satisfy itself with regard to the physical aspects and size of the Property.

 

(c)                                  Hazardous Substance Conditions Report.  Buyer has 30 or 21 days from the receipt of the Property Information Sheet or the Date of Agreement, whichever is later, to satisfy itself with regard to the environmental aspects of the Property.  Seller recommends that Buyer obtain a Hazardous Substance Conditions Report concerning the Property and relevant adjoining properties.  Any such report shall be paid for by Buyer.  A “Hazardous Substance” for purposes of this Agreement is defined as any substance whose nature and/or quantity of existence, use, manufacture, disposal or effect, render it subject to Federal, state or local regulation, investigation, remediation or removal as potentially injurious to public health or welfare.  A “Hazardous Substance Condition” for purposes of this Agreement is defined as the existence on, under or relevantly adjacent to the Property of a Hazardous Substance that would require remediation and/or removal under applicable Federal, state or local law.

 



 

(d)                                 Soil Inspection.  Buyer has 30 or 21 days from the receipt of the Property Information Sheet or the Date of Agreement, whichever is later, to satisfy itself with regard to the condition of the soils on the Property.  Seller recommends that Buyer obtain a soil test report.  Any such report shall be paid for by Buyer.  Seller shall provide Buyer copies of any soils report that Seller may have within 10 days of the Date of Agreement.

 

(e)                                  Governmental Approvals.  Buyer has 30 or 21 days from the Date of Agreement to satisfy itself with regard to approvals and permits from governmental agencies or departments which have or may have jurisdiction over the Property and which Buyer deems necessary or desirable in connection with its intended use of the Property, including, but not limited to, permits and approvals required with respect to zoning, planning, building and safety, fire, police, handicapped and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, transportation and environmental matters.

 

(f)                                    Conditions of Title.  Escrow Holder shall cause a current commitment for title insurance (“Title Commitment”) concerning the Property issued by the Title Company, as well as legible copies of all documents referred to in the Title Commitment (“Underlying Documents”) to be delivered to Buyer within 10 or 10 days following the Date of Agreement.  Buyer has 10 days from the receipt of the Title Commitment and Underlying Documents to satisfy itself with regard to the condition of title.  The disapproval of Buyer of any monetary encumbrance, which by the terms of this Agreement is not to remain against the Property after the Closing, shall not be considered a failure of this contingency, as Seller shall have the obligation, at Seller’s expense, to satisfy and remove such disapproved monetary encumbrance at or before the Closing.

 

(g)                                 Survey.  Buyer has 30 or 21 days from the receipt of the Title Commitment and Underlying Documents to satisfy itself with regard to any ALTA title supplement based upon a survey prepared to American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) standards for an owner’s policy by a licensed surveyor, showing the legal description and boundary lines of the Property, any easements of record, and any improvements, poles, structures and things located within 10 feet of either side of the Property boundary lines.  Any such survey shall be prepared at Buyer’s direction and expense.  If Buyer has obtained a survey and approved the ALTA title supplement, Buyer may elect within the period allowed for Buyer’s approval of a survey to have an ALTA extended coverage owner’s form of title policy, in which event Buyer shall pay any additional premium attributable thereto.

 

(h)                                 Existing Leases and Tenancy Statements.  Seller shall within 10 or 10 days of the Date of Agreement provide both Buyer and Escrow Holder with legible copies of all leases, subleases or rental arrangements (collectively, “Existing Leases”) affecting the Property, and with a tenancy statement (“Estoppel Certificate”) in the latest form or equivalent to that published by the AIR, executed by Seller and/or each tenant and subtenant of the Property.  Seller shall use its best efforts to have each tenant complete and execute an Estoppel Certificate.  If any tenant fails or refuses to provide an Estoppel Certificate then Seller shall complete and execute an Estoppel Certificate for that tenancy.  Buyer has 10 days from the receipt of said Existing Leases and Estoppel Certificates to satisfy itself with regard to the Existing Leases and any other tenancy issues.

 



 

(i)                                     Other Agreements.  Seller shall within 10 or 10 days of the Date of Agreement provide Buyer with legible copies of all other agreements (“Other Agreements”) known to Seller that will affect the Property after Closing.  Buyer has 10 days from the receipt of said Other Agreements to satisfy itself with regard to such Agreements.

 

(j)                                     Financing.  If paragraph 5 hereof dealing with a financing contingency has not been stricken, the satisfaction or waiver of such New Loan contingency.

 

(k)                                  Existing Notes.  If paragraph 3.1(c) has not been stricken, Seller shall within 10 or 10 days of the Date of Agreement provide Buyer with legible copies of the Existing Notes, Existing Deeds of Trust and related agreements (collectively, “Loan Documents”) to which the Property will remain subject after the Closing.  Escrow Holder shall promptly request from the holders of the Existing Notes a beneficiary statement (“Beneficiary Statement”) confirming:  (1) the amount of the unpaid principal balance, the current interest rate, and the date to which interest is paid, and (2) the nature and amount of any impounds held by the beneficiary in connection with such loan.  Buyer has 10 or 21 days from the receipt of the Loan Documents and Beneficiary Statements to satisfy itself with regard to such financing.  Buyer’s obligation to close is conditioned upon Buyer being able to purchase the Property without acceleration or change in the terms of any Existing Notes or charges to Buyer except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or approved by Buyer, provided, however, Buyer shall pay the transfer fee referred to in paragraph 3.2 hereof.

 

(l)                                     Personal Property.  In the event that any personal property is included in the Purchase Price, Buyer has 10 or 21 days from the Date of Agreement to satisfy itself with regard to the title condition of such personal property.  Seller recommends that Buyer obtain a UCC-1 report.  Any such report shall be paid for by Buyer.  Seller shall provide Buyer copies of any liens or encumbrances affecting such personal property that it is aware of within 10 or 10 days of the Date of Agreement.

 

(m)                               Destruction, Damage or Loss.  There shall not have occurred prior to the Closing, a destruction of, or damage or loss to, the Property or any portion thereof, from any cause whatsoever, which would cost more than $10,000.00 to repair or cure.  If the cost of repair or cure is $10,000.00 or less, Seller shall repair or cure the loss prior to the Closing.  Buyer shall have the option, within 10 days after receipt of written notice of a loss costing more than $10,000.00 to repair or cure, to either terminate this transaction or to purchase the Property notwithstanding such loss, but without deduction or offset against the Purchase Price.  If the cost to repair or cure is more than $10,000.00, and Buyer does not elect to terminate this transaction, Buyer shall be entitled to any insurance proceeds applicable to such loss.  Unless otherwise notified in writing, Escrow Holder shall assume no such destruction, damage or loss has occurred prior to Closing.

 

(n)                                 Material Change.  Buyer shall have 10 days following receipt of written notice of a Material Change within which to satisfy itself with regard to such change.  “Material Change” shall mean a change in the status of the use, occupancy, tenants, or condition of the Property that occurs after the date of this offer and prior to the Closing.  Unless otherwise

 



 

notified in writing, Escrow Holder shall assume that no Material Change has occurred prior to the Closing.

 

(o)                                 Seller Performance.  The delivery of all documents and the due performance by Seller of each and every undertaking and agreement to be performed by Seller under this Agreement.

 

(p)                                 Warranties.  That each representation and warranty of Seller herein be true and correct as of the Closing.  Escrow Holder shall assume that this condition has been satisfied unless notified to the contrary in writing by any Party prior to the Closing.

 

(q)                                 Brokerage Fee.  Payment at the Closing of such brokerage fee as is specified in this Agreement or later written instructions to Escrow Holder executed by Seller and Brokers (“Brokerage Fee”).  It is agreed by the Parties and Escrow Holder that Brokers are a third party beneficiary of this Agreement insofar as the Brokerage Fee is concerned, and that no change shall be made with respect to the payment of the Brokerage Fee specified in this Agreement, without the written consent of Brokers.

 

9.2                                 All of the contingencies specified in subparagraphs (a) through (p) of paragraph 9.1 are for the benefit of, and may be waived by, Buyer, and may be elsewhere herein referred to as “Buyer’s Contingencies.”

 

9.3                                 If any Buyer’s Contingency or any other matter subject to Buyer’s approval is disapproved as provided for herein in a timely manner (“Disapproved Item”), Seller shall have the right within 10 days following the receipt of notice of Buyer’s disapproval to elect to cure such Disapproved Item prior to the Expected Closing Date (“Seller’s Election”).  Seller’s failure to give to Buyer within such period, written notice of Seller’s commitment to cure such Disapproved Item on or before the Expected Closing Date shall be conclusively presumed to be Seller’s Election not to cure such Disapproved Item.  If Seller elects, either by written notice or failure to give written notice, not to cure a Disapproved Item, Buyer shall have the election, within 10 days after Seller’s Election to either accept title to the Property subject to such Disapproved Item, or to terminate this transaction.  Buyer’s failure to notify Seller in writing of Buyer’s election to accept title to the Property subject to the Disapproved Item without deduction or offset shall constitute Buyer’s election to terminate this transaction.  Unless expressly provided otherwise herein, Seller’s right to cure shall not apply to the remediation of Hazardous Substance Conditions or to the Financing Contingency.  Unless the Parties mutually instruct otherwise, if the time periods for the satisfaction of contingencies or for Seller’s and Buyer’s said Elections would expire on a date after the Expected Closing Date, the Expected Closing Date shall be deemed extended for 3 business days following the expiration of:  (a) the applicable contingency period(s), (b) the period within which the Seller may elect to cure the Disapproved Item, or (c) if Seller elects not to cure, the period within which Buyer may elect to proceed with this transaction, whichever is later.

 

9.4                                 Buyer understands and agrees that until such time as all Buyer’s Contingencies have been satisfied or waived, Seller and/or its agents may solicit, entertain and/or accept back-up offers to purchase the subject Property.

 



 

9.5                                 The Parties acknowledge that extensive local, state and Federal legislation establish broad liability upon owners and/or users of real property for the investigation and remediation of Hazardous Substances.  The determination of the existence of a Hazardous Substance Condition and the evaluation of the impact of such a condition are highly technical and beyond the expertise of Brokers.  The Parties acknowledge that they have been advised by Brokers to consult their own technical and legal experts with respect to the possible presence of Hazardous Substances on the Property or adjoining properties, and Buyer and Seller are not relying upon any investigation by or statement of Brokers with respect thereto.  The Parties hereby assume all responsibility for the impact of such Hazardous Substances upon their respective interests herein.

 

10.                               Documents Required at or before Closing:

 

10.1                           Five days prior to the Closing date Escrow Holder shall obtain an updated Title Commitment concerning the Property from the Title Company and provide copies thereof to each of the Parties.

 

10.2                           Seller shall deliver to Escrow Holder in time for delivery to Buyer at the Closing:

 

(a)                                  Grant or general warranty deed, duly executed and in recordable form, conveying fee title to the Property to Buyer.

 

(b)                                 If applicable, the Beneficiary Statements concerning Existing Note(s).

 

(c)                                  If applicable, the Existing Leases and Other Agreements together with duly executed assignments thereof by Seller and Buyer.  The assignment of Existing Leases shall be on the most recent Assignment and Assumption of Lessor’s Interest in Lease form published by the AIR or its equivalent.

 

(d)                                 If applicable, Estoppel Certificates executed by Seller and/or the tenant(s) of the Property.

 

(e)                                  An affidavit executed by Seller to the effect that Seller is not a “foreign person” within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 1445 or successor statutes.  If Seller does not provide such affidavit in form reasonably satisfactory to Buyer at least 3 business days prior to the Closing, Escrow Holder shall at the Closing deduct from Seller’s proceeds and remit to Internal Revenue Service such sum as is required by applicable Federal law with respect to purchases from foreign sellers.

 

(f)                                    If the Property is located in California, an affidavit executed by Seller to the effect that Seller is not a “nonresident” within the meaning of California Revenue and Tax Code Section 18662 or successor statutes.  If Seller does not provide such affidavit in form reasonably satisfactory to Buyer at least 3 business days prior to the Closing, Escrow Holder shall at the Closing deduct from Seller’s proceeds and remit to the Franchise Tax Board such sum as is required by such statute.

 



 

(g)                                 If applicable, a bill of sale, duly executed, conveying title to any included personal property to Buyer.

 

(h)                                 If the Seller is a corporation, a duly executed corporate resolution authorizing the execution of this Agreement and the sale of the Property.

 

10.3                           Buyer shall deliver to Seller through Escrow:

 

(a)                                  The cash portion of the Purchase Price and such additional sums as are required of Buyer under this Agreement shall be deposited by Buyer with Escrow Holder, by federal funds wire transfer, or any other method acceptable to Escrow Holder as immediately collectable funds, no later than 2:00 P.M. on the business day prior to the Expected Closing Date.

 

(b)                                 If a Purchase Money Note and Purchase Money Deed of Trust are called for by this Agreement, the duly executed originals of those documents, the Purchase Money Deed of Trust being in recordable form, together with evidence of fire insurance on the improvements in the amount of the full replacement cost naming Seller as a mortgage loss payee, and a real estate tax service contract (at Buyer’s expense), assuring Seller of notice of the status of payment of real property taxes during the life of the Purchase Money Note.

 

(c)                                  The Assignment and Assumption of Lessor’s Interest in Lease form specified in paragraph 10.2(c) above, duly executed by Buyer.

 

(d)                                 Assumptions duly executed by Buyer of the obligations of Seller that accrue after Closing under any Other Agreements.

 

(e)                                  If applicable, a written assumption duly executed by Buyer of the loan documents with respect to Existing Notes.

 

(f)                                    If the Buyer is a corporation, a duly executed corporate resolution authorizing the execution of this Agreement and the purchase of the Property.

 

10.4                           At Closing, Escrow Holder shall cause to be issued to Buyer a standard coverage (or ALTA extended, if elected pursuant to 9.1(g)) owner’s form policy of title insurance effective as of the Closing, issued by the Title Company in the full amount of the Purchase Price, insuring title to the Property vested in Buyer, subject only to the exceptions approved by Buyer.  In the event there is a Purchase Money Deed of Trust in this transaction, the policy of title insurance shall be a joint protection policy insuring both Buyer and Seller.

 

IMPORTANT:  IN A PURCHASE OR EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY, IT MAY BE ADVISABLE TO OBTAIN TITLE INSURANCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE CLOSE OF ESCROW SINCE THERE MAY BE PRIOR RECORDED LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES WHICH AFFECT YOUR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY BEING ACQUIRED.  A NEW POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE SHOULD BE OBTAINED IN ORDER TO ENSURE YOUR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY THAT YOU ARE ACQUIRING.

 



 

11.                               Prorations and Adjustments.

 

11.1                           Taxes.  Applicable real property taxes and special assessment bonds shall be prorated through Escrow as of the date of the Closing, based upon the latest tax bill available.  The Parties agree to prorate as of the Closing any taxes assessed against the Property by supplemental bill levied by reason of events occurring prior to the Closing.  Payment of the prorated amount shall be made promptly in cash upon receipt of a copy of any supplemental bill.

 

11.2                           Insurance.  WARNING:  Any insurance which Seller may have maintained will terminate on the Closing.  Buyer is advised to obtain appropriate insurance to cover the Property.

 

11.3                           Rentals, Interest and Expenses.  Scheduled rentals, interest on Existing Notes, utilities, and operating expenses shall be prorated as of the date of Closing.  The Parties agree to promptly adjust between themselves outside of Escrow any rents received after the Closing.

 

11.4                           Security Deposit.  Security Deposits held by Seller shall be given to Buyer as a credit to the cash required of Buyer at the Closing.

 

11.5                           Post Closing Matters.  Any item to be prorated that is not determined or determinable at the Closing shall be promptly adjusted by the Parties by appropriate cash payment outside of the Escrow when the amount due is determined.

 

11.6                           Variations in Existing Note Balances.  In the event that Buyer is purchasing the Property subject to an Existing Deed of Trust(s), and in the event that a Beneficiary Statement as to the applicable Existing Note(s) discloses that the unpaid principal balance of such Existing Note(s) at the closing will be more or less than the amount set forth in paragraph 3.1(c) hereof (“Existing Note Variation”), then the Purchase Money Note(s) shall be reduced or increased by an amount equal to such Existing Note Variation.  If there is to be no Purchase Money Note, the cash required at the Closing per paragraph 3.1(a) shall be reduced or increased by the amount of such Existing Note Variation.

 

11.7                           Variations in New Loan Balance.  In the event Buyer is obtaining a New Loan and the amount ultimately obtained exceeds the amount set forth in paragraph 5.1, then the amount of the Purchase Money Note, if any, shall be reduced by the amount of such excess.

 

12.                               Representation and Warranties of Seller and Disclaimers.

 

12.1                           Seller’s warranties and representations shall survive the Closing and delivery of the deed for a period of 3 years, and, are true, material and relied upon by Buyer and Brokers in all respects.  Seller hereby makes the following warranties and representations to Buyer and Brokers:

 

(a)                                  Authority of Seller.  Seller is the owner of the Property and/or has the full right, power and authority to sell, convey and transfer the Property to Buyer as provided herein, and to perform Seller’s obligations hereunder.

 



 

(b)                                 Maintenance During Escrow and Equipment Condition At Closing.  Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 9.1(m) hereof, Seller shall maintain the Property until the Closing in its present condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted.  The HVAC, plumbing, elevators, loading doors and electrical systems shall be in good operating order and condition at the time of Closing.

 

(c)                                  Hazardous Substances/Storage Tanks.  Seller has no knowledge, except as otherwise disclosed to Buyer in writing, of the existence or prior existence on the Property of any Hazardous Substance, nor of the existence or prior existence of any above or below ground storage tank.

 

(d)                                 Compliance.  Seller has no knowledge of any aspect or condition of the Property which violates applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes or covenants, conditions or restrictions, or of improvements or alterations made to the Property without a permit where one was required, or of any unfulfilled order or directive of any applicable governmental agency or casualty insurance company requiring any investigation, remediation, repair, maintenance or improvement be performed on the Property.

 

(e)                                  Changes in Agreements.  Prior to the Closing, Seller will not violate or modify any Existing Lease or Other Agreement, or create any new leases or other agreements affecting the Property, without Buyer’s written approval, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld.

 

(f)                                    Possessory Rights.  Seller has no knowledge that anyone will, at the Closing, have any right to possession of the Property, except as disclosed by this Agreement or otherwise in writing to Buyer.

 

(g)                                 Mechanics’ Liens.  There are no unsatisfied mechanics’ or materialmens’ lien rights concerning the Property.

 

(h)                                 Actions, Suits or Proceedings.  Seller has no knowledge of any actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened before any commission, board, bureau, agency, arbitrator, court or tribunal that would affect the Property or the right to occupy or utilize same.

 

(i)                                     Notice of Changes.  Seller will promptly notify Buyer and Brokers in writing of any Material Change (see paragraph 9.1(n)) affecting the Property that becomes known to Seller prior to the Closing.

 

(j)                                     No Tenant Bankruptcy Proceedings.  Seller has no notice or knowledge that any tenant of the Property is the subject of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding.

 

(k)                                  No Seller Bankruptcy Proceedings.  Seller is not the subject of a bankruptcy, insolvency or probate proceeding.

 

(l)                                     Personal Property.  Seller has no knowledge that anyone will, at the Closing, have any right to possession of any personal property included in the Purchase Price nor

 



 

knowledge of any liens or encumbrances affecting such personal property, except as disclosed by this Agreement or otherwise in writing to Buyer.

 

12.2                           Buyer hereby acknowledges that, except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, Buyer is purchasing the Property in its existing condition and will, by the time called for herein, make or have waived all inspections of the Property Buyer believes are necessary to protect its own interest in, and its contemplated use of, the Property.  The Parties acknowledge that, except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, no representations, inducements, promises, agreements, assurances, oral or written, concerning the Property, or any aspect of the occupational safety and health laws, Hazardous Substance laws, or any other act, ordinance or law, have been made by either Party or Brokers, or relied upon by either Party hereto.

 

12.3                           In the event that Buyer learns that a Seller representation or warranty might be untrue prior to the Closing, and Buyer elects to purchase the Property anyway then, and in that event, Buyer waives any right that it may have to bring an action or proceeding against Seller or Brokers regarding said representation or warranty.

 

12.4                           Any environmental reports, soils reports, surveys, and other similar documents which were prepared by third party consultants and provided to Buyer by Seller or Seller’s representatives, have been delivered as an accommodation to Buyer and without any representation or warranty as to the sufficiency, accuracy, completeness, and/or validity of said documents, all of which Buyer relies on at its own risk.  Seller believes said documents to be accurate, but Buyer is advised to retain appropriate consultants to review said documents and investigate the Property.

 

13.                               Possession.

 

Possession of the Property shall be given to Buyer at the Closing subject to the rights of tenants under Existing Leases.

 

14.                               Buyer’s Entry.

 

At any time during the Escrow period, Buyer, and its agents and representatives, shall have the right at reasonable times and subject to rights of tenants, to enter upon the Property for the purpose of making inspections and tests specified in this Agreement.  No destructive testing shall be conducted, however, without Seller’s prior approval which shall not be unreasonably withheld.  Following any such entry or work, unless otherwise directed in writing by Seller, Buyer shall return the Property to the condition it was in prior to such entry or work, including the recompaction or removal of any disrupted soil or material as Seller may reasonably direct.  All such inspections and tests and any other work conducted or materials furnished with respect to the Property by or for Buyer shall be paid for by Buyer as and when due and Buyer shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless Seller and the Property of and from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), damages, including those for injury to person or property, arising out of or relating to any such work or materials or the acts or omissions of Buyer, its agents or employees in connection therewith.

 



 

15.                               Further Documents and Assurances.

 

The Parties shall each, diligently and in good faith, undertake all actions and procedures reasonably required to place the Escrow in condition for Closing as and when required by this Agreement.  The Parties agree to provide all further information, and to execute and deliver all further documents, reasonably required by Escrow Holder or the Title Company.

 

16.                               Attorneys’ Fees.

 

If any Party or Broker brings an action or proceeding (including arbitration) involving the Property whether founded in tort, contract or equity, or to declare rights hereunder, the Prevailing Party (as hereafter defined) in any such proceeding, action, or appeal thereon, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees.  Such fees may be awarded in the same suit or recovered in a separate suit, whether or not such action or proceeding is pursued to decision or judgment.  The term “Prevailing Party” shall include, without limitation, a Party or Broker who substantially obtains or defeats the relief sought, as the case may be, whether by compromise, settlement, judgment, or the abandonment by the other Party or Broker of its claim or defense.  The attorneys’ fees award shall not be computed in accordance with any court fee schedule, but shall be such as to fully reimburse all attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred.

 

17.                               Prior Agreements/Amendments.

 

17.1                           This Agreement supersedes any and all prior agreements between Seller and Buyer regarding the Property.

 

17.2                           Amendments to this Agreement are effective only if made in writing and executed by Buyer and Seller.

 

18.                               Broker’s Rights.

 

18.1                           If this sale is not consummated due to the default of either the Buyer or Seller, the defaulting Party shall be liable to and shall pay to Brokers the Brokerage Fee that Brokers would have received had the sale been consummated.  If Buyer is the defaulting party, payment of said Brokerage Fee is in addition to any obligation with respect to liquidated or other damages.

 

18.2                           Upon the Closing, Brokers are authorized to publicize the facts of this transaction.

 

19.                               Notices.

 

19.1                           Whenever any Party, Escrow Holder or Brokers herein shall desire to give or serve any notice, demand, request, approval, disapproval or other communication, each such communication shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, by messenger or by mail, postage prepaid, to the address set forth in this Agreement or by facsimile transmission.

 

19.2                           Service of any such communication shall be deemed made on the date of actual receipt if personally delivered.  Any such communication sent by regular mail shall be deemed given 48 hours after the same is mailed.  Communications sent by United States Express Mail or

 



 

overnight courier that guarantee next day delivery shall be deemed delivered 24 hours after delivery of the same to the Postal Service or courier.  Communications transmitted by facsimile transmission shall be deemed delivered upon telephonic confirmation of receipt (confirmation report from fax machine is sufficient), provided a copy is also delivered via delivery or mail.  If such communication is received on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it shall be deemed received on the next business day.

 

19.3                           Any Party or Broker hereto may from time to time, by notice in writing, designate a different address to which, or a different person or additional persons to whom, all communications are thereafter to be made.

 

20.                               Duration of Offer.

 

20.1                           If this offer is not accepted by Seller on or before 5:00 P.M. according to the time standard applicable to the city of Los Angeles, CA on the date of January 22, 2004, at 12:30 p.m., it shall be deemed automatically revoked.

 

20.2                           The acceptance of this offer, or of any subsequent counteroffer hereto, that creates an agreement between the Parties as described in paragraph 1.2, shall be deemed made upon delivery to the other Party or either Broker herein of a duly executed writing unconditionally accepting the last outstanding offer or counteroffer.

 

21.                               LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.  (This Liquidated Damages paragraph is applicable only if initialed by both Parties).

 

THE PARTIES AGREE THAT IT WOULD BE IMPRACTICABLE OR EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIX, PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, THE ACTUAL DAMAGES WHICH WOULD BE SUFFERED BY SELLER IF BUYER FAILS TO PERFORM ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.  THEREFORE, IF, AFTER THE SATISFACTION OR WAIVER OF ALL CONTINGENCIES PROVIDED FOR THE BUYER’S BENEFIT, BUYER BREACHES THIS AGREEMENT, SELLER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00.  UPON PAYMENT OF SAID SUM TO SELLER, BUYER SHALL BE RELEASED FROM ANY FURTHER LIABILITY TO SELLER, AND ANY ESCROW CANCELLATION FEES AND TITLE COMPANY CHARGES SHALL BE PAID BY SELLER.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buyer Initials

 

Seller Initials

 

 

22.                               ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES.  (This Arbitration of Disputes paragraph is applicable only if initiated by both Parties.)

 

22.1                           ANY CONTROVERSY AS TO WHETHER SELLER IS ENTITLED TO THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND/OR BUYER IS ENTITLED TO THE RETURN OF DEPOSIT MONEY, SHALL BE DETERMINED BY BINDING ARBITRATION BY, AND UNDER THE COMMERCIAL RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION

 



 

ASSOCIATION (“COMMERCIAL RULES”).  ARBITRATION HEARINGS SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.  ANY SUCH CONTROVERSY SHALL BE ARBITRATED BY 3 ARBITRATORS WHO SHALL BE IMPARTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERS WITH AT LEAST 5 YEARS OF FULL TIME EXPERIENCE IN BOTH THE AREA WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AND THE TYPE OF REAL ESTATE THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS AGREEMENT.  THEY SHALL BE APPOINTED UNDER THE COMMERCIAL RULES.  THE ARBITRATORS SHALL HEAR AND DETERMINE SAID CONTROVERSY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE INTENTION OF THE PARTIES AS EXPRESSED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND UPON THE EVIDENCE PRODUCED AT AN ARBITRATION HEARING.  PRE-ARBITRATION DISCOVERY SHALL BE PERMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL RULES OR STATE LAW APPLICABLE TO ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS.  THE AWARD SHALL BE EXECUTED BY AT LEAST 2 OF THE 3 ARBITRATORS, BE RENDERED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE HEARING, AND MAY INCLUDE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS TO THE PREVAILING PARTY PER PARAGRAPH 16 HEREOF.  JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED ON THE AWARD IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF A PARTY DULY NOTIFIED OF THE ARBITRATION HEARING TO APPEAR THEREAT.

 

22.2                           BUYER’S RESORT TO OR PARTICIPATION IN SUCH ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS SHALL NOT BAR SUIT IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION BY THE BUYER FOR DAMAGES AND/OR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE UNLESS AND UNTIL THE ARBITRATION RESULTS IN AN AWARD TO THE SELLER OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, IN WHICH EVENT SUCH AWARD SHALL ACT AS A BAR AGAINST ANY ACTION BY BUYER FOR DAMAGES AND/OR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE.

 

22.3                           NOTICE: BY INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE AGREEING TO HAVE ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE “ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES” PROVISIONS DECIDED BY NEUTRAL ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED BY CALIFORNIA LAW AND YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT POSSESS TO HAVE THE DISPUTE LITIGATED IN A COURT OR JURY TRIAL.  BY INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR JUDICIAL RIGHTS TO DISCOVERY AND APPEAL, UNLESS SUCH RIGHTS ARE SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN THE “ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES” PROVISION.  IF YOU REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION AFTER AGREEING TO THIS PROVISION, YOU MAY BE COMPELLED TO ARBITRATE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE.  YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION IS VOLUNTARY.

 

WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING AND AGREE TO SUBMIT DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE “ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES” PROVISION TO NEUTRAL ARBITRATION.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buyer Initials

 

Seller Initials

 

 

23.                               MISCELLANEOUS.

 

23.1                           Binding Effect.  This Agreement shall be binding on the Parties without regard to whether or not paragraphs 21 and 22 are initialed by both of the Parties.  Paragraphs 21 and 22 are each incorporated into this Agreement only if initialed by both Parties at the time that the Agreement is executed.

 

23.2                           Applicable Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by, and paragraph 22.3 is amended to refer to, the laws of the state in which the Property is located.

 

23.3                           Time of Essence.  Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

 

23.4                           Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed by Buyer and Seller in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.  Escrow Holder, after verifying that the counterparts are identical except for the signatures, is authorized and instructed to combine the signed signature pages on one of the counterparts, which shall then constitute the Agreement.

 

23.5                           Waiver of Jury Trial.  THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING INVOLVING THE PROPERTY OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT.

 

23.6                           Conflict.  Any conflict between the printed provisions of this Agreement and the typewritten or handwritten provisions shall be controlled by the typewritten or handwritten provisions.

 

24.                               Disclosures Regarding The Nature Of A Real Estate Agency Relationship.

 

24.1                           The Parties and Brokers agree that their relationship(s) shall be governed by the principles set forth in the applicable sections of the California Civil Code, as summarized in paragraph 24.2.

 

24.2                           When entering into a discussion with a real estate agent regarding a real estate transaction, a Buyer or Seller should from the outset understand what type of agency relationship or representation it has with the agent or agents in the transaction.  Buyer and Seller acknowledge being advised by the Brokers in this transaction, as follows:

 

(a)                                  Seller’s Agent.  A Seller’s agent under a listing agreement with the Seller acts as the agent for the Seller only.  A Seller’s agent or subagent has the following affirmative obligations:  (1) To the Seller:  A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the Seller.  (2) To the Buyer and the Seller:  a. Diligent exercise of reasonable skills and care in performance of the agent’s duties.  b. A duty of honest and fair dealing and good faith.  c. A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the value or desirability of the property that are not known to, or within the diligent attention and observation

 



 

of, the Parties.  An agent is not obligated to reveal to either Party any confidential information obtained from the other Party which does not involve the affirmative duties set forth above.

 

(b)                                 Buyer’s Agent.  A selling agent can, with a Buyer’s consent, agree to act as agent for the Buyer only.  In these situations, the agent is not the Seller’s agent, even if by agreement the agent may receive compensation for services rendered, either in full or in part from the Seller.  An agent acting only for a Buyer has the following affirmative obligations.  (1) To the Buyer:  A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the Buyer.  (2) To the Buyer and the Seller:  a. Diligent exercise of reasonable skills and care in performance of the agent’s duties.  b. A duty of honest and fair dealing and good faith.  c. A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the value or desirability of the property that are not known to, or within the diligent attention and observation of, the Parties.  An agent is not obligated to reveal to either Party any confidential information obtained from the other Party which does not involve the affirmative duties set forth above.

 

(c)                                  Agent Representing Both Seller and Buyer.  A real estate agent, either acting directly or through one or more associate licenses, can legally be the agent of both the Seller and the Buyer in a transaction, but only with the knowledge and consent of both the Seller and the Buyer.  (1) In a dual agency situation, the agent has the following affirmative obligations to both the Seller and the Buyer:  a. A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty and loyalty in the dealings with either Seller or the Buyer.  b. Other duties to the Seller and the Buyer as stated above in their respective sections (a) or (b) of this paragraph 24.2.  (2) In representing both Seller and Buyer, the agent may not without the express permission of the respective Party, disclose to the other Party that the Seller will accept a price less than the listing price or that the Buyer will pay a price greater than the price offered.  (3) The above duties of the agent in a real estate transaction do not relieve a Seller or Buyer from the responsibility to protect their own interests.  Buyer and Seller should carefully read all agreements to assure that they adequately express their understanding of the transaction.  A real estate agent is a person qualified to advise about real estate.  If legal or tax advice is desired, consult a competent professional.

 

(d)                                 Further Disclosures.  Throughout this transaction Buyer and Seller may receive more than one disclosure, depending upon the number of agents assisting in the transaction. Buyer and Seller should each read its contents each time it is presented, considering the relationship between them and the real estate agent in this transaction and that disclosure.  Brokers have no responsibility with respect to any default or breach hereof by either Party.  The liability (including court costs and attorneys’ fees), of any Broker with respect to any breach of duty, error or omission relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the fee received by such Broker pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that the foregoing limitation on each Broker’s liability shall not be applicable to any gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Broker.

 

24.3                           Confidential Information:  Buyer and Seller agree to Identify to Brokers as “Confidential” any communication or information given Brokers that is considered by such Party to be confidential.

 



 

25.                               Construction Of Agreement.  In construing this Agreement, all headings and title are for the convenience of the parties only and shall not be considered a part of this Agreement.  Whenever required by the context, the singular shall include the plural and vice versa.  Unless otherwise specifically indicated to the contrary, the word “days” as used in this Agreement shall mean and refer to calendar days.  This Agreement shall not be construed as if prepared by one of the parties, but rather according to its fair meaning as a whole, as if both parties had prepared it.

 

26.                               Additional Provisions:

 

Additional provisions of this offer, if any, are as follows or are attached hereto by an addendum consisting of paragraphs 28 through 37.  (If there are no additional provisions write “NONE.”)

 

see addendum, attached

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION:  NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OR BY ANY BROKER AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTION TO WHICH IT RELATES, THE PARTIES ARE URGED TO:

 

1.                                      SEEK ADVICE OF COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS AGREEMENT.

2.                                      RETAIN APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY.  SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:  THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTY, THE INTEGRITY AND CONDITION OF ANY STRUCTURES AND OPERATING SYSTEMS, AND THE SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY FOR BUYER’S INTENDED USE.

 

WARNING:  IF THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN A STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA, CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT MAY NEED TO BE REVISED TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.

 

NOTE:

 

1.                                      THIS FORM IS NOT FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.

 

2.                                      IF THE BUYER IS A CORPORATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS AGREEMENT BE SIGNED BY TWO CORPORATE OFFICERS.

 



 

The undersigned Buyer offers and agrees to buy the Property on the terms and conditions stated and acknowledges receipt of a copy hereof.

 

BROKER:

 

BUYER:

Commercial Resource Real Estate Services

 

bebe stores, inc., a California corporation

 

 

 

Attn:

Justin Beimforde

 

By:

 

Title:

Partner

 

Date:

 

Address:

520 South Grand Avenue, Ste. 690

 

Name Printed:

Manny Mashouf

Los Angeles, CA  90071

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Telephone:

(213) 627 6700 x17

 

Telephone/Facsimile:

 

Facsimile:

(213) 627-6727

 

 

Federal ID No.

95 ###-###-####

 

By:

 

 

 

Date:

1-21-04

 

 

Name Printed:

M. Mashouf

 

 

Title:

CEO

 

 

Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone/Facsimile

 

 

 

Federal ID No.

 

 

27.                               Acceptance.

 

27.1                           Seller accepts the foregoing offer to purchase the Property and hereby agrees to sell the Property to Buyer on the terms and conditions therein specified.

 

27.2                           Seller acknowledges that Brokers have been retained to locate a Buyer and are the procuring cause of the purchase and sale of the Property set forth in this Agreement.  In consideration of real estate brokerage service rendered by Brokers, Seller agrees to pay Brokers a real estate Brokerage Fee in a sum equal to 4% of the Purchase Price, divided in such shares as follows:  2.5% to Commercial REsource Real Estate Services and 1.5% to eOffice Suites.  This Agreement shall serve as an irrevocable instruction to Escrow Holder to pay such Brokerage Fee to Brokers out of the proceeds accruing to the account of Seller at the Closing.

 

27.3                           Seller acknowledges receipt of a copy hereof and authorizes Brokers to deliver a signed copy to Buyer.

 

NOTE:  A PROPRIETARY INFORMATION SHEET IS REQUIRED TO BE DELIVERED TO BUYER BY SELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

 

BROKER:

 

SELLER:

eOffice Suites, Inc.

 

10345 Olympic LLC

 

 

 

Attn: Howard Sher

 

By:

 

Title:

 

 

Date:

 

Address:

13101 Washington Blvd.

 

Name Printed:

 

 



 

Los Angeles, CA

 

Title:

 

Telephone:

(310) 566 7004

 

Telephone/Facsimile:

 

Facsimile:

 

 

 

Federal ID No.

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Date:

 

 

 

Name Printed:

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone/Facsimile:

 

 

 

Federal ID No.

 

 



 

ADDENDUM TO THE STANDARD OFFER, AGREEMENT AND ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE DATED
JANUARY 20, 2004, BY AND BETWEEN bebe stores, inc. AND/OR ASSIGNEE,
AS BUYER AND 10345 OLYMPIC LLC, AS SELLER, FOR THE PROPERTY AT
10345 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90064

 

28.                               In addition to Contingencies to Closing referenced in Paragraph 9(e) above, Seller to grant Buyer the right, at Buyer’s sole cost and expense, to apply with the City of Los Angeles, for a Code Update Inspection in order to establish the Property’s current standing with the City of Los Angeles relating to compliance with associated issues of the City of Los Angeles’s most recent zoning, codes and restrictions.  The results of such Code Update Inspection shall be, per Paragraph 9(e) above, contingencies to the close of escrow.

 

29.                               Seller to provide to Buyer any and all existing reports concerning: 1) Environmental integrity of the Property (Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments); 2) Compliance with City of Los Angeles Codes, including but not limited to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements; 3) City requirements, if any, for fire safety/sprinklers (including most recent Title 19 backflow pressure test inspection; 4) Seismic compliance and/or seismic upgrade work that has been completed; 5) Copies of most recent occupancy permits and business licenses for all past and present delineated rentable areas; 6) Per Paragraph 2.4, Seller to disclose whether current fire sprinkler monitor system is owned by Seller or leased by Seller.  Additionally, should records of non-compliance exist for any of the above referenced items, Seller shall likewise provide these to Buyer.  Investigation of all of these items shall be, per Paragraph 9, contingencies to the close of escrow.

 

30.                               In addition to Contingencies to Closing referenced in Paragraph 9 and those above, Seller to provide any and all documentation relating to Property’s current status with the City of Los Angeles regarding all aspects of compliance, whether or not these items are included in documents referenced in Paragraph 9(a) and/or 9(e).  Further, Seller to provide Buyer with any and all documentation relating to agreements made by Seller and City of Los Angeles regarding parking (minimums, “grandfather”/legal non-conforming provisions, etc.); Certificate(s) of Occupancy and/or Business License(s); and/or any outstanding or unresolved/non-reconciled issues that may exist relative to Property’s standing with the City.

 

31.                               Notwithstanding the time periods detailed in Paragraph 9 above, and to all references in Paragraph 1.2 and Paragraph 9 to “Date of Agreement,” all Buyer Due Diligence periods to expire twenty one (21) days following opening of escrow.

 

32.                               Notwithstanding any provisions of Paragraph 9 above to the contrary, within ten (10) days following opening of escrow, Seller to provide Buyer with any and all building plans; engineering reports, surveys; maps; seismic and/or soils reports and/or other type environmental reports; grading plans; schematic drawings; mechanical systems drawings, maintenance contracts and records, etc.; for the Property.  Seller consents to Buyer, at Buyer’s sole cost and expense, commencing any such investigations and reviews as Buyer may deem necessary.  In the event of escrow cancellation for any reason other than Seller’s default, Buyer shall promptly return any above referenced materials.

 

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33.                               In the event of Buyer’s dissatisfaction with any of the contingent due diligence items described above, and notwithstanding reference to the contrary in any paragraph above, prior to the twenty first (21st) day following opening of escrow, Buyer, in Buyer’s sole discretion, may instruct Escrow Holder to return to Buyer any funds deposited into Escrow by Buyer, following Escrow Holder’s receipt of Buyer’s written cancellation instructions.

 

Regarding Costs of Escrow:  Seller shall pay One-half (½) of the escrow fees; that portion of the premium for the Title Policy equivalent to the premium to CLTA Owner’s Standard Coverage Policy of Title Insurance; the cost of documentary transfer tax in connection with the recordation of the Grant Deed (Buyer to cooperate with Seller to minimize the Documentary Transfer Tax paid by Seller, at no cost to Buyer, and subject to Buyer’s counsel review and approval of minimization process); the cost of any obligations of Seller hereunder; and any other closing costs or charges not expressly provided for herein and customarily paid by a Seller of real property in Los Angeles County, California.  Buyer shall pay:  One-half (½) of the escrow fees; the cost of recording the Grand Deed; the premium for the Title Policy in excess of the premium for a CLTA Owner’s Standard Coverage title policy; the cost of any other obligations of Buyer hereunder; any other closing costs or charges not expressly provided for herein and customarily paid by a Buyer of real property in Los Angeles County, California.  In the event that this escrow shall fail to close by reason of default of either party hereunder, the defaulting party shall be liable for all escrow and title cancellation charges.  In the event that the escrow shall fail to close for any other reason, each party shall pay one-half (½) of all escrow and title cancellation charges.

 

34.                               In consideration of Buyer’s entering into this Agreement and as an inducement to Buyer to purchase the Property, Seller makes the following representations and warranties, each of which is material and is relied upon by Buyer (the continued truth and accuracy of which shall constitute a condition precedent to Buyer’s obligations to close hereunder and each of which shall survive the close of escrow):  There are no suits pending against or affecting or, to the best of Seller’s knowledge, without having made investigation thereof, threatened against the Property or its use, whether in law or at equity; to the best of Seller’s knowledge, without having made investigation thereof, Seller is not aware or the existence of any violation of law or violation of governmental regulation with respect to the Property; there are no pending, or to the best of Seller’s knowledge, without having made investigation thereof, threatened proceedings in eminent domain, which would affect the Property, or any portion thereof, nor would any proposed, projected, nor proscribed municipal, county, state, or federal action whether in action or in concept, which may affect Buyer’s projected use of the Property as an executive office and design studio, as of the opening of escrow.  Additionally, except as described on Exhibit ”B” attached hereto, there are no leases and/or other agreements affecting the Property.

 

35.                             Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the telephone system/switch currently on the Premises is excluded from the Purchase Price and shall be removed by

 

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Seller, at Seller’s sole cost and expense, prior to close of escrow.  Should Buyer determine that it wishes for the telephone system/switch to remain on the Premises, Seller shall transfer title to the telephone system/switch for the sum of $15,000.00.

 

36.                               Buyer to cooperate with Seller in a Section 10.31 Tax Deferred Exchange, provided that cooperation and participation in such an exchange is at no cost to Buyer and that cooperation and participation in such an exchange does not unduly delay the close of escrow described in Paragraph 1.1.  Undue delay to the close of escrow is deemed to be April 1, 2004, or later.

 

37.                               All notices, requests, demands and other communication given or required to be given hereunder shall be in writing and personally delivered or sent by United States registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent by a nationally recognized courier service such as Federal Express, duly addressed to the parties as follows:

 

To Buyer:

bebe stores, inc.

 

860 South Los Angeles Street

 

Los Angeles, California 90014

 

Attention:  Mr. Manny Mashouf, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

With a Copy To:

Commercial REsource Real Estate Services

 

520 S. Grand Avenue

 

Suite 690

 

Los Angeles, California 90071

 

Attention:  Justin Beimforde

 

 

To Seller:

10345 Olympic LLC

 

c/o eOffice Suites

 

13101 West Washington Boulevard

 

Los Angeles, CA 90066

 

 

To Escrow Holder:

Wilshire Escrow Company

 

4720 Wilshire Boulevard

 

Los Angeles, California 90010

 

Attention:  Ms. Pamela J. Wood

 

Delivery of any notice or other communication hereunder shall be deemed made on the date of actual delivery thereof to the address of the addressee, if personally delivered, and on the date indicated in the return receipt or courier’s records as the date of delivery or as the date of first attempted delivery, if sent by mail or courier service.  Any party may change its address for purposes of this Paragraph by giving notice to the other party and to Escrow Holder as herein provided.

 

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WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY
a corporation

4270 Wilshire Boulevard

Los Angeles, California 90010

(323) 935-3530       Fax ###-###-####

www.wilshire-escrow.com

 

Opening Escrow Instructions:  SALE

Escrow Number:  116254

Escrow Officer:  Pamela J. Wood (Ext. 317)

Date:  January 22, 2004

 

THIS “OPENING ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS” IS AN AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN STANDARD OFFER, AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE, DATED JANUARY 20, 2004

 

CASH THROUGH ESCROW

 

$

10,950,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL CONSIDERATION

 

$

10,950,000.00

 

 

RE:  10345 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90064-2548

 

1)                                      DATE OF AGREEMENT/OPENING DATE OF ESCROW/CLOSING DATE:  Undersigned herein agree that the Date of Agreement is January 21, 2004, the opening date of escrow is January 22, 2004, and the closing date of escrow is on or before February 26, 2004 (UNLESS EXTENDED AS SHOWN BELOW).

 

2)                                      EXTENDED CLOSING DATE:  Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement/Escrow Instructions, Seller reserves the option to use subject property as part of a tax deferred exchange and Buyer agrees to cooperate providing, among other things, this escrow is closed no later than April 1, 2004.  Undersigned herein agree that Seller must give faxed notice to escrow holder no later than February 23rd, if Seller requires additional time for his tax deferred exchange.  It is further agreed that Buyer shall be given a four (4) business day notice, prior to the closing date, if said closing days has been extended for Seller’s tax deferred exchange.

 

3)                                      DEPOSIT:  Buyer’s required deposit in the amount of $500,000.00 has been received in escrow.

 

4)                                      VESTING:  Policy of Title Insurance to show title vested in:  BEBE STORES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION.

 

5)                                      LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  SEE EXHIBIT ”A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE APART HEREOF FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

 

6)                                      ENCUMBRANCES:  Title Policy shall be free from encumbrances EXCEPT:

 

a)                                      General and Special Taxes, including levies therein, for fiscal year 2003-2004 including personal property taxes, if any, assessed against any former owner, ALL OF WHICH, AS CURRENTLY ASSESSED HAVE BEEN PAID BY SELLER PRIOR TO OPENING ESCROW.

 

b)                                     Covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, exceptions (including oil, gas or mineral rights) rights of way, rights and easements of record and in deed to file, if any, affecting the use and occupancy of said property, subject to Buyer’s approval pursuant to Paragraph 9.1(f) of the Purchase Agreement/Escrow Instructions.

 

*** ESCROW NO. 116254 — PLEASE SIGN ON PAGE FIVE ***

 

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7)                                      PRORATIONS:  All prorations are to be based on a 30 day month.  Prorations shall be prorated as of 12:01 A.M. of the day of the close of escrow, regardless of the actual time of recording.  Buyer and Seller acknowledge and agree that any supplemental tax bills for the current fiscal year received after closing shall be prorated as set forth above and paid in cash outside escrow to the party entitled to such payment, which obligation shall survive the close of escrow.  Escrow holder is not concerned with proration of Property taxes based on supplemental tax bills not issued prior to closing of escrow.  There will be no proration of utilities and/or operating expenses through escrow.

 

a)                                      Fire Insurance:  – NO PRORATION, Buyer to procure their own insurance outside of escrow.

 

b)                                     Rents/deposits:  – NO PRORATION – property is vacant.

 

c)                                      Property Taxes:  – Prorate taxes based on latest available tax bill as of CLOSE OF ESCROW.  (Wilshire Escrow Company is not held responsible for any personal Property tax which may be assessed against any former owner of the above described Property nor for the corporation or license tax of any corporation as a former owner.)

 

8)                                      BUYER’S CONTINGENCIES:  PARTIES TO THIS ESCROW HEREIN UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT PURSUANT TO THE ORIGINAL, THE FOLLOWING CONTINGENCIES WILL BE DEEMED APPROVED BY BUYER IF WRITTEN DISAPPROVAL IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING TIME LIMITS:

 

a)                                      AIR Mandatory Disclosure Statement:  10 days after receipt of same.  Seller to provide said document to Buyer as shown above.  If said documents are received in escrow for delivery to Buyer, then escrow holder shall cause same to be messengered to Buyer from Escrow Holder within 1 business day of receipt of same.

 

b)                                     All other Disclosures and Property Information Sheet:  – February 13, 2004.  Buyer herein acknowledges that all other documentation, required for Buyer’s due diligence approval, including the Property Information Sheet, as completed and signed by Seller, is being delivered to Buyer with these opening escrow instructions via messenger for delivery to Buyer on Monday, February 2nd.

 

c)                                      Physical Inspection:  – February 13, 2004.

 

d)                                     Hazardous Substance:  – February 13, 2004.

 

e)                                      Soils Inspection:  – February 13, 2004.

 

f)                                        Government Approvals:  – February 13, 2004.

 

g)                                     Preliminary Title Report and Underlying Documents:  – February 13, 2004.  Buyer herein acknowledges receipt of copy of updated title report issued by Investor’s Title Company, Order No. 173737-19, dated June 21, 2004 and copies of underlying documents as described therein.  Items 23, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 as shown in schedule B are to be eliminated by close of escrow.  All other items shown in schedule B will be deemed approved if not disapproved within the contingency time limit as shown herein.

 

h)                                     ALTA Supplemental Title Report:  – February 13, 2004.  Buyer, must furnish title company with acceptable survey at Buyer’s own expense, using Buyer’s own resources before said ALTA Supplemental Report will be issued.  If Buyer has not delivered Survey to Title Company by February 2, 2004, it will be deemed Buyer has elected not to procure that ALTA extended owner’s title policy.

 

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i)                                         Copies of Leases and Estoppel Certificates (if applicable):  –not applicable, there are no tenants occupying subject property.

 

j)                                         Other Agreements, if any:  – February 13, 2004.

 

k)                                      Personal Property:  Buyer has until February 13, 2004 to satisfy itself with regard to the title condition of such personal property.  Seller to deliver copies of any liens or encumbrances affecting such property, that it is aware of to Buyer by NOON on January 23, 2004.  IF BUYER WANTS A UCC-1 REPORT ORDERED THROUGH ESCROW, Buyer must deliver instructions and funds to pay for the cost of report to escrow, prior to the ordering of same, and in said event, herein authorizes and instructs escrow holder to pay for said report immediately upon receipt of same, regardless of status of escrow.

 

9)                                      ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT:  Pursuant to the AIR Purchase Contract/Escrow Instructions, Buyer to deposit in escrow within 5 business days after the contingencies shown above have been eliminated, an additional $5,000,000.00 in escrow, making a total of $5,500,000.00 deposited in escrow.

 

10)                                TENANT STATUS:  Undersigned seller herein confirms:  Subject property IS NOT occupied by tenant(s).

 

11)                                SAVINGS ACCOUNT:  The undersigned principals instruct escrow holder to place funds deposited by BUYER in a Money Market Savings Account at Mellon First Business Bank located at 601 West 5th Avenue, Los Angeles, California in the name of Wilshire Escrow Company as Trustee for the above numbered escrow.  At the close of escrow interest is to be disbursed to BUYER.  In the event escrow fails to close, earned interest is to by distributed to BUYER, EXCEPT INTEREST WHICH IS SUBJECT TO LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.  Escrow is instructed to withdraw funds from the interest bearing account only for redeposit in the within escrow.  BUYER MUST FURNISH THE BANKING INSTITUTION WITH A COMPLETED AND SIGNED “W-9” FORM AS TO TAXPAYER NAME AND ID NO. TO BE FURNISHED THE IRS BEFORE ANY INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT WILL BE OPENED.

 

12)                                STATE TAX WITHHOLDING:  Under California Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 18805 and 26131, every Buyer must, unless an exemption applies, deduct and withhold 3-1/3% of the gross sales price from Seller’s proceeds and send it to the Franchise Tax Board if the Seller has a last known address outside of California or if the Seller’s proceeds will be paid to a financial intermediary of the Seller.  Penalties may be imposed on a responsible party for non-compliance with the requirements of these statutes and related regulations.  Seller and Buyer agree to execute and deliver any instrument, affidavit, statement or instruction reasonably necessary to carry out these requirements, and to withholding of tax under those statutes if required.

 

13)                                FEDERAL TAX WITHHOLDING:  Under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), IRC Section 1445, every Buyer must, unless an exemption applies, deduct and withhold 10% of the gross sales price from Seller’s proceeds and send it to the Internal Revenue Service, if the Seller is a “foreign person” under that statute.  Penalties may be imposed on a responsible party for non-compliance with the requirements of these statutes and related regulations.  Seller and Buyer agree to execute and deliver any instrument, affidavit, statement or instruction reasonably necessary to carry out these requirements, and to withholding of tax under those statutes if required.

 

14)                                WATER CONSERVATION CERTIFICATE:  Buyer and Seller are aware that the City of Los Angeles is subject to an ordinance which requires the Seller of residential, commercial or industrial real property to install in all showers low-flow showerheads and to install in all toilets a water closet flush reduction device.  This ordinance requires that Seller, prior to the close of escrow of this transaction, provide Buyer with written notice of these requirements and with written confirmation that Seller has complied with this ordinance.

 

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15)                                PRELIMINARY CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP REPORT:  The Buyer agrees to deliver to the escrow holder, at least two days prior to the close of escrow, a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report, in accordance with Section 480.3 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California, or be charged through escrow with the $20.00 penalty assessment levied by the County Recorder at the time of the recording of the conveyance document when the same is presented to the County Recorder without said Report.

 

16)                                MATTERS OF INFORMATION:  The following items shown in the above described Agreement/Escrow Instructions are agreements and/or conditions between buyer and seller, with which escrow holder is not to be concerned:  2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 7; 9.4; 9.5; 11.5; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17.1; 18; 20; 22; 23; 24; 25; 27.1; 27.3 and 34.

 

17)                                UPDATED PRELIM:  Paragraph 10.1 is herein amended in that escrow holder need only request an updated preliminary report when escrow holder deems it necessary and copies of same need not be furnished to all parties.

 

18)                                COPIES OF SURVEYS, ETC. TO SELLER (IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLATION):  Paragraph 8.10 is herein amended in that escrow holder shall not be concerned with said Seller’s request, if a copy of any such request from Seller to Buyer, is not received in escrow, prior to the cancelling of escrow.

 

19)                                SELLER COMPLIANCE:  Moneys as needed from Buyer to close escrow, deposited into escrow will be evidence that Buyer has inspected the property and has satisfied himself, through his own investigation, that Seller has complied with Item 35 of the Air Contract/Escrow Instructions and same will no longer be a condition of escrow.

 

20)                                COMMISSION PAYMENT(S):  Inasmuch as there is more than one broker being paid a commission from seller’s proceeds per Item 27.2 of the above described Agreement/Escrow Instructions, it is understood that escrow holder will disburse commission as shown on the AIR Purchase Contract/Escrow Instructions without having to receive written authorization from brokers.

 

21)                                HOLD OPEN FEE:  Should the Buyer and Seller hereto fail to execute closing instructions within sixty (60) days after the closing date set forth in these instructions, then Escrow Holder shall be entitled to receive an additional sum of $25.00 each month as a hold-open fee, which sum may be deducted monthly from funds on deposit with Escrow Holder.  The parties hereto do agree that said additional sum is a reasonable fee.

 

22)                                COMMON INTEREST DISCLOSURE:  It is hereby disclosed to all parties to this transaction that certain Officers and Directors of WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY are similarly Officers and Directors of both WINDSOR EXCHANGE CORP. and FREEMAN EXCHANGE, INC.

 

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

 

1-C)                          You are hereby authorized to destroy without liability and without further notice to us, all documents, papers, instructions and any other material in connection with this escrow five years after termination of same.

 

2-C)                          We, jointly and severally, agree to save and hold you harmless, by reason of any misrepresentation or omission by any of the parties to this escrow as to compliance with rules and/or regulations of any governmental agency, State, Federal, Municipal, or otherwise, as concerns rent control, priorities, price ceilings, and matters of a like nature.

 

3-C)                          In the event that the conditions of this escrow have not been complied with at the expiration of the time provided for herein, you are instructed to complete the same at the earliest possible date thereafter, unless we or either of us have made written demand upon you for return of the money and/or instruments deposited by either of us, in which case you may return all instruments and/or funds to the respective parties hereto and this escrow will without further notice be considered terminated, or you may withhold and stop all further proceedings in this escrow without liability for interest on funds held or for damages or otherwise until receipt of mutual cancellation instructions by all parties shall have been deposited in this escrow, whereupon you are then instructed to disburse the escrow funds and instruments accordingly, less your proper charges.  You are further authorized and instructed to remit all the funds by your check to the party(ies) depositing same in this escrow if this escrow is not consummated, unless specifically instructed to the contrary.

 

4-C)                          If conflicting demands are made or notice served upon you or legal action is taken in connection with this escrow, you shall not be required to determine the same or take any action in the premises, but may withhold and stop all further proceedings without liability therefor, or you may file suit in interpleader or for declaratory relief.  If you are required to respond to any legal summons or proceedings or if any action of interpleader or declaratory relief is brought by you, we jointly and severally agree to pay all costs, expenses and reasonable attorney’s fees expended or incurred by you, and a lien is hereby created in your company’s favor to cover said items.  We agree to save you harmless as escrow holder hereunder from all loss and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs sustained by reason of any action, legal or otherwise, which may in any way arise out of this escrow, before or after closing, notwithstanding anything in these instructions to the contrary.

 

5-C)                          We jointly and severally, agree that in the event of cancellation we shall pay you a sum sufficient to pay you for any expenses which you have incurred pursuant to these instructions and a reasonable cancellation fee for services rendered by you, said expenses and fees to be put in escrow before cancellation is effective.  We further agree that said charges may be apportioned to us in a manner which you consider equitable and that your decision in that regard will be binding and conclusive upon us.  Any funds which have been deposited by a licensed real estate broker for either or both of us shall be returned to such broker.

 

6-C)                          Any action brought against the escrow holder, based on these instructions or the transaction arising therefrom, shall be filed within one (1) year from the closing of said escrow, or shall be forever barred.

 

7-C)                          Recordation of any instruments delivered through this escrow, if necessary or proper in the issuance of the policy of title insurance called for, is authorized, and in connection therewith, funds and/or instruments received in this escrow may be delivered to, or deposited with any Bank, Title Company, Savings and Loan Association, or Licensed Escrow Agent, subject to your order, prior to the close of escrow, for the purpose of complying with the terms and conditions of these escrow instructions.

 

Wilshire Escrow Company is licensed by the DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS of the State of California under License #963 0326 issued in 1944.

 

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Receipt of a copy of these instructions is hereby acknowledged; my signature on all instruments and instructions pertaining to this escrow indicates my unconditional acceptance and approval of same.

 

BUYER SIGNATURE(S):

 

bebe stores, Inc.

 

By:

 

 

 

Manny Mashouf, Chief Executive Officer

 

MAILING:  860 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90066

 

FORWARDING:                                                                                                    

 

The foregoing terms, provisions, conditions and instructions are hereby approved and accepted in their entirety and concurred in by me.  I will hand you necessary documents called for on my part to cause title to be shown as above, which you are authorized to deliver when you hold or have caused to be applied funds set forth above within the time as above provided.  Pay your escrow charges, my recording fees, charges for evidence of title as called for whether or not this escrow is consummated, except those the buyer agreed to pay.  You are hereby authorized to pay bonds, assessments, taxes, and any liens of record, including prepayment penalties, if any, to show title as called for.  Affix documentary transfer stamps on deed as required.  Receipt of a copy of these instructions is hereby acknowledged.

 

SELLER SIGNATURE(S):

 

10345 Olympic LLC

 

By:

 

 

 

Harvey J. Lind, Managing Member

 

MAILING:  13101 West Washington Blvd., #100, Los Angeles, CA 90066

 

MAILING:

 

* * *  ESCROW NO. 116254 – PLEASE SIGN ABOVE  * * *

 

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ESCROW NO. 116254-010

 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

 

PARCEL 1:

 

LOTS 12, 13, 14, 16 AND 17 IN BLOCK 19, OF TRACT NO. 7260, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 79, PAGE(S) 98 AND 99 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.

 

EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF SAID LOT 14, LYING SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE:

 

BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 14, DISTANT THEREIN 13.22 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 14; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY IN A DIRECT LINE 76.29 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 14, DISTANT THEREON 65.50 FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 14.

 

ALSO EXCEPT THE INTEREST OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IN THAT PORTION OF LOT 13 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

 

BEGINNING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 13; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 13, (66) FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, IN A DIRECT LINE TO A POINT IN THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 13, DISTANT THEREON (65.50) FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 13; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE, (65.50) FEET TO SAID MOST EASTERLY CORNER; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 13, (91.45) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AS CONDEMNED BY FINAL DECREE OF CONDEMNATION, A CERTIFIED COPY OF WHICH WAS RECORDED DECEMBER 18, 1939 IN BOOK 17134 PAGE 181, OFFICIAL RECORDS.

 

PARCEL 2:

 

THAT PORTION OF LOT 15, BLOCK 19 OF TRACT 7260, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 79 PAGES 98 AND 99 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, LYING NORTHWESTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE:

 

BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 15, DISTANT THEREON 13.47 FEET NORTHERLY FROM THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY IN A DIRECT LINE TO A POINT IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, DISTANT THEREON 13.22 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT.

 

PARCEL 3:

 

LOT 11 BLOCK 19 OF TRACT 7260, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 79 PAGES 98 AND 99 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.

 

THE PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS

 

10345 West Olympic Boulevard

Los Angeles, California  90064-2548

 

APN:  4319-006-052

 

EXHIBIT “A”

 

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WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY
a corporation

 

4270 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90010
(323) 935-3530       Fax ###-###-####
www.wilshire-escrow.com
AMENDMENT/SUPPLEMENT TO ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

 

TO:

 

WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY

 

ESCROW NO:  116254

 

 

Pamela J. Wood (Ext. 317)

 

DATE:  February 6, 2004

 

 

Escrow Officer

 

PAGE 1 OF 1

 

RE:                              10345 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90064-2548

 

THESE ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS ARE HEREBY AMENDED/SUPPLEMENTED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

 

Harvey Jeffrey Lind, as Trustee of the 1992 Harvey and Lauen Lind Family Trust, dated 10-26-92, as amended 03-08-99, AND Howard A. Sher, as Trustee of the Sher Family Trust Dated 01-15-99; Managing Members of 10345 Olympic LLC, herein acknowledge they have reviewed original escrow instructions and supplements and/or amendments thereto to date, including commission agreement, as previously executed by Harvey Lind, managing member of 10345 Olympic LLC and approves of same in their entirety.

 

SELLER DISCLOSURE:  Undersigned Buyer herein understands and acknowledges that Howard A. Sher, signing as Trustee of a managing member trust for 10345 Olympic, LLC is a California Real Estate Licensee and is affiliated with eOffices Suites, a Broker to this transaction.

 

 

10345 Olympic, LLC

 

bebe stores, Inc.

 

 

 

By:

 

 

By:

 

 

Harvey Jeffrey Lind, Trustee of the 1992
Harvey and Lauen Lind Family Trust dated
10-26-92, as amended 03-08-99, Managing Member

 

 

Manny Mashouf, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

Howard A. Sher, Trustee of the Sher Family Trust Dated 01-15-99, Managing Member

 

 

 

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WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY
a corporation

 

4270 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90010
(323) 935-3530       Fax ###-###-####
www.wilshire-escrow.com
AMENDMENT TO ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

 

TO:

 

WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY

 

ESCROW NO:  116254

 

 

Pamela J. Wood (Ext. 317)

 

DATE:  February 18, 2004

 

 

Escrow Officer

 

PAGE 1 OF 1

 

RE:                              10345 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90064-2548

 

TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE AND/OR TERMS TO PURCHASE PRICE ARE HEREIN AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

 

CASH THROUGH ESCROW

 

$

4,557,000.00

 

EXISTING DEED OF TRUST WITH APPROXIMATE BALANCE OF

 

$

6,393,000.00

 

TOTAL CONSIDERATION

 

$

10,950,000.00

 

 

Buyer agrees to take title “SUBJECT TO” existing Deed of Trust of record, in favor of Bank of the West, securing a Note with an approximate unpaid principal balance of $6,393,000.00.

 

Buyer requests escrow holder to procure a Demand for Payoff and intends to pay said existing loan in full within 2 business days after the successful close of escrow herein.  If the unpaid balance proves to be more or less than stated above you are to adjust the cash down accordingly.

 

Buyer will be delivering the funds to payoff said loan in full to Investor’s Title Company prior to the close of this escrow and herein authorizes and instructs escrow holder to request title company to pay said loan in full as soon as possible after the successful close of this escrow.

 

Escrow holder is to hold all seller’s proceeds until said loan has been confirmed paid by title company.  All moneys needed to pay said loan in full, above the unpaid principal, shall be credited to buyers in the form of a refund check through escrow herein.

 

Any additional expenses of title company to be able to issue a title policy, after close of escrow, showing property free and clear of any encumbrances, shall be charged to Seller through escrow herein.

 

10345 Olympic, LLC

 

bebe stores, Inc.

 

 

 

By:

 

 

By:

 

 

Harvey Jeffrey Lind, Trustee of the 1992
Harvey and Lauen Lind Family Trust dated
10-26-92, as amended 03-08-99, Managing Member

 

 

Manny Mashouf, Chief Executive Officer,
Chairman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

Howard A. Sher, Trustee of the Sher Family Trust
Dated 01-15-99, Managing Member

 

 

 

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WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY
a corporation

 

4270 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90010
(323) 935-3530       Fax ###-###-####
www.wilshire-escrow.com
AMENDMENT/SUPPLEMENT TO ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

 

TO:

 

WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY

 

ESCROW NO:  116254

 

 

Pamela J. Wood (Ext. 317)

 

DATE:  February 24, 2004

 

 

Escrow Officer

 

PAGE 1 OF 1

 

RE:                              10345 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90064-2548

 

THESE ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS ARE HEREBY AMENDED/SUPPLEMENTED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

 

As a matter of agreement between the undersigned, with which escrow holder is not to be concerned:  Each party agrees not to disclose any of the terms of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party other than as required by law.

 

 

10345 Olympic, LLC

 

bebe studio realty, LLC

 

 

 

By:

 

 

By:  bebe studio, Inc., sole member

 

Harvey Jeffrey Lind, Trustee of the 1992

 

 

 

Harvey and Lauen Lind Family Trust dated

 

 

By:

 

 

10-26-92, as amended 03-08-99, Managing Member

 

 

Manny Mashouf, Chairman

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

Howard A. Sher, Trustee of the Sher Family Trust
Dated 01-15-99, Managing Member

 

 

 

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WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY
a corporation

 

4270 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90010
(323) 935-3530       Fax ###-###-####
www.wilshire-escrow.com
AMENDMENT/SUPPLEMENT TO ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

 

TO:

 

WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY

 

ESCROW NO:  116254

 

 

Pamela J. Wood (Ext. 317)

 

DATE:  February 24, 2004

 

 

Escrow Officer

 

PAGE 1 OF 1

 

RE:                              10345 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90064-2548

 

THESE ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS ARE HEREBY AMENDED/SUPPLEMENTED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

 

Title to subject property shall vest as follows:

 

bebe studio realty, LLC, a California limited liability company

 

The Grantee, as named above, herein acknowledges that it has reviewed original escrow instructions and supplements and/or amendments thereto to date as previously executed by bebe stores, Inc. and approves of same in their entirety.

 

Deposit(s) in escrow to be credited to the account of the above named Grantees without consideration for the account of bebe stores, Inc. who no longer has any interest in and to said subject property.

 

Undersigned Seller herein authorizes and instructs escrow holder to correct the Grant Deed, already executed by Seller, to reflect buyer’s vesting as shown above.

 

 

10345 Olympic, LLC

 

bebe studio realty, LLC

 

 

 

By:

 

 

By:  bebe studio, Inc., sole member

 

Harvey Jeffrey Lind, Trustee of the 1992

 

 

 

Harvey and Lauen Lind Family Trust dated

 

 

By:

 

 

10-26-92, as amended 03-08-99, Managing Member

 

 

Manny Mashouf, Chairman

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

Howard A. Sher, Trustee of the Sher Family Trust
Dated 01-15-99, Managing Member

 

 

 

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WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY
a corporation

 

WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY

ESCROW NO:  116254

4270 Wilshire Boulevard

DATE:  February 24, 2004

Los Angeles, California 90010

Pamela J. Wood (Ext. 317)

(323) 935-3530

Escrow Officer

 

AMENDED ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO COMMISSION

 

RE:                              10345 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90064-2548

 

At the close of escrow pay to the following licensed real estate broker(s) as a commission for services rendered, the sum of $273,750.00 which you are authorized and instructed to deduct from funds due me under the above numbered escrow:

 

These instructions are conditional upon Selling Agent crediting Buyer with $50,000.00 from commission due them at the successful close of escrow.

 

Said amount is to be disbursed as follows:

 

LISTING AGENT:

$0.00

To:

eOffice Suites, Inc.
13101 West Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Agent:  Howard Sher

 

 

 

 

SELLING AGENT:

$273,750,00

To:

Rinaldo Elliott Hunt
Funds to be sent via wire transfer to Wells Fargo Bank
Los Altos Center Branch

 

 

 

Routing No. 122000247

 

 

 

for credit to the account of Rinaldo E. Hunt Real Estate Trust Account

 

 

 

Account No. 8606667668

 

 

 

10345 Olympic, LLC

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Harvey Jeffrey Lind, Trustee of the 1992 Harvey
and Lauen Lind Family Trust dated 10-26-92, as
amended 03-08-99, Managing Member

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Howard A. Sher, Trustee of the Sher Family
Trust Dated 01-15-99, Managing Member

 

Undersigned Broker herein authorizes and instructs escrow holder to credit the sum of $50,000.00 to Buyer at the successful close of escrow.

 

 

 

 

Rinaldo Elliott Hunt

 

Undersigned herein acknowledged:

 

bebe studio realty, LLC

 

By:  bebe studio, Inc., sole member

 

By:

 

 

Manny Mashouf, Chairman

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

 

TO:

 

WILSHIRE ESCROW COMPANY

 

ESCROW NO:  116254

 

 

 

 

DATE:  February 24, 2004

 

 

 

 

PAGE 1 OF 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

1)                                      Windsor Exchange Corp., a California corporation (“Windsor”), is hereby substituted for 10345 Olympic LLC, a California limited liability company, Exchangor, as Seller in this escrow, in connection with Exchangor’s desire to effect a like-kind exchange pursuant to I.R.C. Section 1031.

 

2)                                      Buyer hereby acknowledges and agrees that:

 

a)                                      Windsor will be acquiring the real property described in this escrow (the “Property”) concurrently with Windsor’s conveyance thereof to Buyer, solely for the purpose of facilitating Exchangor’s desire to effect a like-kind exchange.  Windsor has not made or assumed, nor shall Windsor be liable for, any covenant, obligation, representation or warranty made by Exchangor concerning or affecting the Property or the condition thereof, except Windsor’s agreement to convey the Property to buyer in accordance herewith.

 

b)                                     Buyer has investigated and is satisfied with the Property and all contingencies to this transaction, and shall acquire the Property “as is” and without representation or warranty of Windsor.  Buyer hereby releases Windsor and shall hold harmless Windsor from and against any claim, liability or expense in connection with the Property or any term or condition of this transaction.

 

c)                                      Buyer’s sole recourse shall be to proceed against Exchangor with respect to any claim or allegation of buyer concerning the Property or any continuing covenant, obligation, representation or warranty of Exchangor in connection with this transaction; and Exchangor agrees to remain liable to Buyer and that the conveyance of the Property to Windsor shall not relieve Exchangor therefrom.

 

3)                                      The Acknowledgements and agreements of Buyer set forth herein shall survive the close of escrow and recordation of any deed or other instrument in connection herewith.

 

4)                                      Any and all prorations, escrow fees and other costs of expenses chargeable to Seller in connection with conveyance of the Property shall be paid from funds otherwise payable to Seller at closing.  You are instructed to pay net proceeds of sale to Windsor by wire transfer or cashier’s check, as directed by Windsor.

 

5)                                      Neither this amendment nor any existing escrow instructions referred to herein shall supersede, amend or modify any exchange or other agreement between or among the undersigned parties outside of escrow.

 

As a matter of record, with which this escrow is not concerned, undersigned herein understand and acknowledge that the officers and shareholders of Windsor Exchange Corp. are the same officers and shareholders of Wilshire Escrow Company, a California corporation.

 

6)                                      Notwithstanding any other specific provision herein, Exchangor hereby requests that the conveyance of the Property shall be by “Direct Deed” from Exchangor to Buyer pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Ruling 90-34.

 

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ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS ESCROW SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED.

 

ACCOMODATOR/SELLER:

 

BUYER:

Windsor Exchange Corp.

 

bebe studio realty, LLC

 

 

 

By:

 

 

By:  bebe studio, Inc., sole member

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

Manny Mashouf, Chairman

 

 

 

 

 

EXCHANGOR:

 

 

 

10345 Olympic LLC

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Harvey Jeffrey Lind, Trustee of the 1992 Harvey
and Lauen Lind Family Trust dated 10-26-92, as
amended 03-08-99, Managing Member

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Howard A. Sher, Trustee of the Sher Family Trust
dated 01-15-99, Managing Member

 

 

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