Asset Purchase Agreement

6.8.           Absence of Specified Changes.  From January 1, 2016, through the Closing Date there has not been any:

A.           Transactions by Sellers except in the ordinary course of business;

B.           Capital expenditures by each of Sellers exceeding $5,000;

C.           Adverse change in the Assets, the financial condition, liabilities, business, operations, or prospects of Sellers;

D.           Destruction, damage to, or loss of any of the Assets (whether or not covered by insurance) that adversely affects the financial condition, business, operations, or prospects of Sellers;

E.           Loss of key employees, suppliers, or customers or other event or condition of any character adversely affecting the Assets, the financial condition, business, or prospects of Sellers;

F.           Change in accounting methods or practices (including, without limitation, any change in depreciation or amortization policies or rates) by Sellers;

G.           Revaluation by Sellers of any of the Assets;

H.           Increase in the salary or other compensation payable, or to become payable, by Sellers to any of its employees, or any declaration, payment, commitment, or obligation of any kind for the payment by Sellers of a bonus or other additional salary or compensation to any such person;

I.           Hiring or promoting any person or hiring or promoting any employee except to fill a vacancy in the ordinary course of business;

J.           Adoption, modification or termination of any: (i) employment, severance, retention or other agreement with any current or former employee, officer, director, independent contractor or consultant of Sellers, (ii) Benefit Plan, or (iii) collective bargaining or other agreement with a Union, in each case whether written or oral;

K.           Acquisition or disposition of any of the Assets, except in the ordinary course of business;

L.           Amendment or termination of any contract, agreement, or license to which Sellers is a party, except in the ordinary course of business;

M.           Loan by Sellers to any person or entity, or guaranty by Sellers of any loan which may any in any way affect the Assets;

 

N.           Mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien, or other encumbrance of any of the Assets;

O.           Waiver or release of any right or claim of Sellers, except in the ordinary course of business;

P.           Other event or condition of any character that has or might have an adverse effect on the Assets, or the financial condition, business, or prospects of Sellers and Sellers’ Business;

Q.           Incurrence of any liability or obligation (whether absolute, accrued, or contingent) affecting the Sellers, Sellers’ Business or the Assets;

R.           Distribution on account of any Members’ interest or other equity security, including, without limitation, any dividend or redemption;

S.           Issuance or sale of any ownership or member shares or any options, warrants or other rights to acquire any ownership interest any kind in the Sellers’ businesses; and

T.           Agreement or any action or omission by Sellers that would result in any of the things described in the preceding Subsections A. through S., inclusive.

6.9.           Litigation and Claims.  Sellers are not a party to any and there are no pending or threatened suit, action, arbitration, legal, administrative, or other proceeding or governmental investigation against Sellers or affecting the Assets, the operation and conduct of Sellers’ Business or their prospects, or challenging the validity or propriety of or seeking to enjoin or to set aside the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  To the best of Sellers’ knowledge, there is no basis for the assertion of any such proceeding, claim, action, or governmental investigation that could affect the Assets or Sellers’ ability to transfer the Assets to Buyer.  No event has occurred or circumstances exist that may give rise to, or serve as a basis for, any such actions. Sellers are not a party to any judgment or decree, nor are Sellers in default with respect to any order, writ, injunction, or decree of any federal, state, local, or foreign court, department, agency, or instrumentality which will, or is likely to, affect the Assets, Sellers’ title thereto, the ability of Sellers to perform its obligations under this Agreement, or Sellers’ Business or prospects.  No event has occurred or circumstances exist that may constitute or result in (with or without notice or lapse of time) a violation of any governmental orders. Sellers are not parties to any legal or administrative action or proceeding, including any lawsuit of any kind or nature.

6.10.           Compliance with Laws.  Sellers are in compliance with and not in default under any applicable foreign, federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, ordinances, zoning laws, engineering standards, safety standards, environmental standards, and any other applicable laws in connection with the ownership and use of the Assets and the conduct and operation of Sellers’ Business. Sellers hold all required franchises, permits, licenses, certificates, and authorizations necessary or appropriate in connection with the ownership and use of the Assets and the conduct and operation of Sellers’ Business, and all are current and valid as of the Effective Date and the Closing Date. All fees and charges with respect to such permits, licenses, franchises, certificates or authorizations have been paid in full.  No event has occurred that, with or without notice or lapse of time or both, would reasonably be expected to result in the revocation, suspension, lapse or limitation of any permits, licenses, franchises, certificates or authorizations.

 

 

6.11.           Intellectual Property.  Sellers (a) own and possess all right, title, and interest in and to the Intellectual Property, free and clear of all liens, security interests, and encumbrances, except for obligations under loan agreements to be paid and terminated at Closing and no claim has been made or threatened by any third party against Sellers contesting the validity, enforceability, use, or ownership of the Intellectual Property, and (b) have and possess valid rights to use, all Intellectual Property contemplated by this Agreement, and immediately after the Closing, Buyer will have the right and authority to use the Intellectual Property in the operation of the Assets that have been transferred by operation of this Agreement.  Such use does not and will not conflict with, infringe upon, or violate the proprietary rights of any other person or entity.  Neither Sellers nor any of their officers, directors, shareholders or employees have received any notice of, or is aware of any fact which would indicate a likelihood of, any infringement of, misappropriation by, or conflict with any third party with respect to the Intellectual Property.  Sellers have not infringed, misappropriated, or otherwise engaged in any conduct which conflicted with any proprietary rights of any third parties in the Intellectual Property, nor are Sellers aware of any infringement, misappropriation, or conflict which will occur as a result of the continued operation of Sellers’ business as they are presently conducted or by use of Buyer of same. No event or circumstance has occurred that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute an event of default under any Intellectual Property agreement or result in a termination thereof or would cause or permit the acceleration or other changes of any right or obligation or the loss of any benefit thereunder.  The transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not adversely affect Sellers’ rights with respect to the Intellectual Property or Sellers’ ability to transfer to Buyer Sellers’ right, title, and interest in and to the Intellectual Property.  All registrations relating to the Intellectual Property, if any, were validly issued and are currently in full force and effect.  Sellers will execute such documents as may be necessary and will otherwise cooperate with Buyer to have any such registrations assigned to Buyer or re-registered in Buyer’s name.  Sellers have not granted to any third party any license, right, or other interest in the Intellectual Property.  Sellers have taken all action necessary or appropriate to protect their rights with respect to the Intellectual Property, and will continue to preserve and protect their rights in the Intellectual Property prior to the Closing.

6.11.1.  Insider Interests.  No officer or director of Sellers has any interest in any material property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, including without limitation any computer software or Sellers’ Intellectual Property used in or pertaining to the business of Sellers.

6.12.           Title to Assets.  Sellers have good and marketable title to the Assets, free and clear of all liens, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, charges, security interests, encumbrances, claims, conditional sales agreements, easements, licenses, rights-of-way, covenants, conditions, restrictions on transfer, or other restrictions or other rights of third parties, except for obligations under loan agreements to be paid and terminated at Closing.  All Assets are adequate for their intended use, in good operating condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted, are sufficient for the conduct of the Sellers’ businesses as currently conducted and as proposed to be conducted up to the Closing and are available for immediate use in Sellers’ Business.

 

6.13.           Contractual Rights.   Sellers have performed all obligations required to be performed to date under all Contractual Rights, contracts, written or oral, including contracts to provide services to customers and employment contracts with Sellers’ temporary workforce, entered into in the normal course of business to which Sellers are parties and which affect the Assets, Sellers’ title to the Assets, or the operation and conduct of Sellers’ title to the Assets, or the operation and conduct of Sellers’ business, including, but not limited to, leases, guaranties, indemnifications of any third person or entity, licenses, commission agreements, distribution and advertising agreements, loan agreements (whether as borrower or lender), franchises and permits, distributors’ or manufacturers’ representative or agency agreements, output and requirements agreements, are not in default under any such contracts, have no knowledge of any event or knows of no facts that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default by any party to any such contracts, and has no information that any party to any such contracts intends to cancel or terminate such contracts.  Sellers are not party to, nor is their property bound by, any contract that may have an adverse effect on their financial condition, assets, business, or prospects.

6.14.           Leasehold Interests.  The representations, warranties, and statements of Sellers regarding the Leasehold Interests are complete, current, and accurate, do not contain or will not contain any untrue statement of material fact, and do not omit or will not omit to state any fact necessary to make each such representation, warranty, or statement accurate and not misleading in any material respect.  As to the Leasehold Interests:  (a) all leases under which the Sellers lease any real property (the “Real Property Leases”) are valid and in full force and effect and constitute binding obligations of the Sellers and the counterparties thereto, and Seller enjoys peaceful and undisturbed possession of the Real Property Leases, in accordance with their respective terms; (b) there are not any existing default by the Sellers under any of the Real Property Leases that would give the lessor under such Real Property Lease the right to terminate such Real Property Lease or amend or modify such Real Property Lease in a manner adverse to the Sellers or Buyer (after Closing); (c) no event has occurred which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default by Sellers under any Real Property Lease, where such default if uncured would give the lessor under such Real Property Lease the right to terminate such Real Property Lease or amend or modify such Real Property Lease in a manner adverse to the Sellers or Buyer (after Closing); (d) Sellers have not subleased, assigned or otherwise granted to any person the right to use or occupy such Real Property Leases or any portion thereof; and (e) Sellers have not pledged, mortgaged or otherwise granted an encumbrance on its leasehold interest in any Real Property Lease.

6.15.           Brokers.  No broker or finder has acted for Sellers in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby and no broker or finder is entitled to any brokerage commissions, finder’s fee, or other compensation based on agreements or arrangements made by Sellers.

6.16.           Capital Structure.  Hanwood Arkansas, LLC, is a limited liability company duly organized pursuant to documents filed with the Secretary of State of Arkansas. Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC, is a limited liability company duly organized pursuant to documents filed with the Secretary of State of Oklahoma. Each of the Sellers is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of their incorporation. Each of the Sellers has all requisite power to own its respective properties and interests and conduct its respective business as now conducted and as presently contemplated, and each is in good standing in each jurisdiction where a failure to be so qualified in such jurisdiction could have a material adverse effect on the business, assets or financial condition of such person or entity.

 

6.16.1.                       Ownership of Hanwood Arkansas, LLC.  The ownership of Hanwood Arkansas, LLC, is as follows:

Sudie Hancock Revocable Trust dated October 26, 2015 = 74% ownership

Devil Dog Management, LLC = 25% ownership

Ouachita Staff Management, Inc. = 1% ownership

No Membership Interests in the company is held in treasury.  All of the outstanding shares or portions of Hanwood Arkansas, LLC’s Membership Interests have been duly authorized, are validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable, and have been issued in compliance with all applicable Laws.  There are no outstanding or authorized options, warrants, purchase rights, preemptive rights, rights of first refusal, subscription rights, conversion rights, exchange rights, or other contracts or commitments that could require Hanwood Arkansas, LLC to issue, sell, or otherwise cause to become outstanding any of its Membership Interests.  Hanwood Arkansas, LLC is not a party or subject to any agreement or understanding, and there is no agreement or understanding between any persons that affects or relates to the voting or giving of written consents with respect to any ownership or securities of Hanwood Arkansas, LLC or the voting by any Member or Manager of Hanwood Arkansas, LLC.

6.16.2           Ownership of Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC. Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC, is fully owned (100% ownership) by Ouachita Staff Management, Inc., an Arkansas corporation. No Membership Interests in the company is held in treasury.  All of the outstanding shares or portions of Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC’s Membership Interests have been duly authorized, are validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable, and have been issued in compliance with all applicable Laws.  There are no outstanding or authorized options, warrants, purchase rights, preemptive rights, rights of first refusal, subscription rights, conversion rights, exchange rights, or other contracts or commitments that could require Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC to issue, sell, or otherwise cause to become outstanding any of its Membership Interests.  Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC is not a party or subject to any agreement or understanding, and there is no agreement or understanding between any persons that affects or relates to the voting or giving of written consents with respect to any ownership or securities of Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC or the voting by any Member or Manager of Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC.

6.17.           Taxes.

 

 

A.           Sellers each have timely filed (or caused to be filed or will file before Closing) all federal, state, local, and foreign tax returns, reports, and information statements required to be filed by each of them, which returns, reports, and statements are true, correct, and complete in all material respects, and paid all taxes required to be paid as shown on such returns, reports, and statements.  All taxes required to be paid in respect of the periods covered by such returns (“Return Periods”) have been paid.  Sellers have fully accrued all unpaid taxes in respect of all periods (or the portion of any such periods) subsequent to the Return Periods.  All taxes required to be paid to all federal, state and local taxing authorities where Sellers conduct Sellers’ Business have been paid.  Seller represents there are no delinquent tax obligations to any federal, state or local taxing authority as regards the Assets or any place where Sellers conduct Sellers’ Business.  No deficiencies or adjustments for any tax have been claimed, proposed, or assessed, or to the knowledge of Sellers, threatened as regards the Assets or Sellers’ Business.  The Sellers’ federal and state income tax returns, respectively, are not the subject of any pending audit by the Internal Revenue Service and/or applicable state agencies.  Sellers are not subject to any pending or, to the knowledge of Sellers, threatened tax audit or examination, and Sellers have not waived any statutes of limitation with respect to the assessment of any tax.  For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms “tax” and “taxes” will include all federal, state, local, and foreign taxes, assessments, duties, tariffs, registration fees, and other governmental charges including, without limitation, all income, franchise, property, production, sales, use, payroll, license, windfall profits, severance, withholding, excise, gross receipts, and other taxes, as well as any interest, additions, or penalties relating thereto and any interest in respect of such additions or penalties.  Sellers have provided Buyer true and correct copies of all tax returns, information, statements, reports, work papers, and other tax data reasonably requested by Buyer.

B.           At the time of Closing, there are no liens for taxes upon the Assets.  Sellers have not entered into any agreements, waivers, or other arrangements in respect of the statutes of limitations in respect of their respectable taxes or tax returns.  Sellers have withheld all taxes required to be withheld in respect of wages, salaries, and other payments to all employees, officers, and directors and timely paid all such amounts withheld to the proper taxing authority. Sellers shall at all times remain responsible for payment of all taxes in any way resulting from the operation of Seller’ Business through the end of the day on the Closing.

C.           All taxes required to be withheld or collected by the Sellers in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor or shareholder have been withheld and collected and, to the extent required by law, timely paid to the appropriate Governmental Entity, and all Forms W-2 and 1099 have been completed and timely filed.

6.18.           Undisclosed Liabilities.  Sellers have no liabilities except for liabilities reflected or reserved against Sellers in the Financial Statements and current liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business, except for obligations under loan agreements to be paid and terminated at Closing and except for any unknown or contingent claim.

6.19.           Solvency.  Sellers are solvent under all other applicable Laws.

 

6.20.           Tax Consequences.  Sellers represent that they have consulted with a qualified attorney, tax advisor, or accountant and assumes the risk of all potential income tax risks associated with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

6.21.           Employee Benefit Matters.  Seller has not established any pension, benefit, retirement, compensation, employment, consulting, profit-sharing, deferred compensation, incentive, bonus, performance award, phantom equity, stock or stock-based, change in control,  welfare, fringe-benefit and other similar agreement, plan, policy, program or arrangement (and any amendments thereto), in each case whether or not reduced to writing and whether funded or unfunded, including each “employee benefit plan” within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA, whether or not tax-qualified and whether or not subject to ERISA, which is or has been maintained, sponsored, contributed to, or required to be contributed to by Seller for the benefit of any current or former employee, retiree, independent contractor or consultant or any spouse or dependent of such individual, or under which Seller or any of its ERISA affiliates has or may have any liability.

6.22.           Employment Matters.

                                A.           Sellers are not, and have not been for the past two years, a party to, bound by, or negotiating any collective bargaining agreement or other contract with a union, works council or labor organization (collectively, “Union”), and there is not, and has not been for the past two years, any Union representing or purporting to represent any employee of Sellers, and no Union or group of employees is seeking or has sought to organize employees for the purpose of collective bargaining.

B.           Sellers are and have been in compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to employment and employment practices, including all laws relating to labor relations, equal employment opportunities, fair employment practices, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, reasonable accommodation, disability rights or benefits, immigration, wages, hours, overtime compensation, child labor, hiring, promotion and termination of employees, working conditions, meal and break periods, privacy, health and safety, workers’ compensation, leaves of absence and unemployment insurance. There are no actions against Sellers (individually or collectively) pending, or threatened to be brought or filed, by or with any governmental authority or arbitrator in connection with the employment of any current or former applicant, employee, consultant, volunteer, intern or independent contractor, including, without limitation, any claim relating to unfair labor practices, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, equal pay, wages and hours or any other employment related matter arising under applicable laws.

6.23.           Customers.  Sellers have not received any notice, and have no reason to believe, that any customer which has provided revenue of $100,000 or more to Sellers’ Business (through either of the offices or both) in 2015 (“Material Customers”) has ceased, or intends to cease after the Closing, to use the goods or services of the Offices or to otherwise terminate or materially reduce its relationship with the Offices.

 

6.25.           Full Disclosure.  The representations, warranties, and statements of Sellers in this Agreement, in any exhibit or schedule attached hereto, or in any certificate or other document furnished by Sellers to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement are complete, current, and accurate, do not contain or will not contain any untrue statement of material fact, and do not omit or will not omit to state any material fact necessary to make each representation, warranty, or statement accurate and not misleading in any material respect.  Sellers have, and prior to Closing will have, provided to Buyer, in writing, any information necessary to ensure that all representations, warranties, or statements made by Sellers to Buyer are complete, current, and accurate and are not misleading in any material respect.

7.           Representations and Warranties of Buyer.  Buyer represents and warrants to Sellers that, as of the Effective Date and as of the Closing Date:

7.1.           Organization and Standing.  Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Washington.  Buyer has the requisite corporate power and corporate authority to own, lease, and operate its properties and is duly authorized and licensed to carry on its business in the places where and in the manner in which its business is presently being conducted and where the Assets are located.

7.2.           Capacity.  Buyer has full corporate power, legal capacity, and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, and to perform its obligations under this Agreement.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, and the performance of Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement have been duly authorized by the Board of Directors of Buyer, and no other corporate proceedings on the part of Buyer are necessary in connection therewith.  This Agreement constitutes, and each other agreement or instrument to be executed and delivered by Buyer in connection with this Agreement will constitute valid and binding obligations of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with their respective terms.

7.3.           Authority.  Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, nor the performance of Buyer’s obligations hereunder will:  (a) violate any provision of the Articles of Incorporation, Operating Agreements or Bylaws of Buyer; (b) violate any statute, code, ordinance, rule, or regulation of any jurisdiction applicable to Buyer, or its properties or assets; (c) violate any judgment, order, writ, decree, injunction, or award of any court, arbitrator, mediator, government, or governmental agency or instrumentality, which is binding upon Buyer or which would have an adverse effect on its properties or assets; or (d) violate, breach, conflict with, constitute a default under, result in termination of, or accelerate the performance required by, any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, deed of trust, license, lease, agreement, or other instrument or obligation to which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer or any of its properties or assets is bound.

7.4.           Consents.  No consents, approvals, filings, or registrations with or by any governmental agency or instrumentality or any other person or entity are necessary in connection with the execution and delivery by Buyer of this Agreement, the consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby, or the performance of Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement.

 

7.5.           Brokers.  No broker or finder has acted for Buyer in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby and no broker or finder is entitled to any brokerage commissions, finder’s fee, or other compensation based on agreements or arrangements made by Buyer.

7.6.           Full Disclosure.  The representations, warranties, and statements of Buyer in this Agreement, in any exhibit or schedule attached hereto, or in any certificate or other document furnished by Buyer to Sellers pursuant to this Agreement are complete, current, and accurate, do not contain or will not contain any untrue statement of material fact, and do not omit or will not omit to state any material fact necessary to make each representation, warranty, or statement accurate and not misleading in any material respect.

8.           Covenants of Sellers.  Sellers covenant and agree as follows:

8.1.           Right of Inspection.  From the Effective Date through the Closing Date, Sellers will permit Buyer and its authorized representatives to have full access to Sellers’ properties during regular business hours, will make its employees and authorized representatives available to confer with Buyer and its authorized representatives, will make available to Buyer and its authorized representatives all books, papers, and records relating to the Assets and Assumed Liabilities, Sellers’ business, or the obligations and liabilities of Sellers relating thereto which may be reasonably requested by Buyer, including, but not limited to, all books of account (including the general ledgers), tax records, organizational documents, contracts and agreements, filings with any regulatory authority, any financial operating data, accounting workpapers, attorney audit response letters,  and any other business information relating to Sellers’ business activities or prospects as Buyer may from time to time request.  No such investigation by Buyer will affect the representations, statements and warranties of Sellers and each such representation, statement, and warranty will survive any such investigation.

8.2.           Conduct of Business.  From the Effective Date until the Closing Date:

A.           Sellers will conduct Sellers’ Business and will engage in transactions only in the usual and ordinary course of business and in a commercially reasonable manner and will do so diligently and in substantially the same manner as it has previously.  Sellers will use all commercially reasonable efforts to preserve their business organizations intact and to preserve all present relationships of Sellers with, and the goodwill of, suppliers, customers, and others having a business relationship with Sellers.  Sellers further agree to protect the Assets and to maintain the Leasehold Interests, Inventory, Material Customers, and Personal Property in good operating condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and will, at its expense, repair, replace, or restore, as applicable, any item of Leasehold Interests, Inventory, or Personal Property which ceases to be in such condition.  Sellers will take all steps reasonably necessary to preserve all Contractual Rights and rights in all tangible property, Intellectual Property and Intangible Property of Sellers.  Sellers further agree to maintain their business premises at each of the offices, including fixtures and heating, ventilation, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems in good operating condition and repair and to maintain and leave such business premises in a clean and orderly condition;

 

B.           Sellers will not, except in the usual and ordinary course of business or as otherwise consented to or approved by Buyer in writing, or as permitted or required by this Agreement: (a) institute any method of manufacture, purchase, sale, lease, management, accounting, or operation that will vary from those methods used by Sellers as of the Effective Date; (b) cancel any existing policy of insurance; (c) enter into any new contract, commitment, or other transaction not in the usual and ordinary course of business at each of Sellers’ offices and, if in the usual and ordinary course of business, not in an amount exceeding $5,000 per transaction, or $10,000 in the aggregate; (e) offer for sale, sell, dispose of, or encumber any of the Assets; (f) incur any new indebtedness or other liabilities as regards the Assets other than in the usual and ordinary course of business, and, if in the usual and ordinary course of business, not in an amount exceeding $5,000 per transaction, or $10,000 in the aggregate; (g) waive or compromise any right, claim or account or cancel, without full payment, any note, loan, or other obligation owing to Sellers through or related to the Assets; (h) modify, amend, cancel, renew, or terminate any contract currently in place in Sellers’ Business; (i) take any action or fail to take any action which would cause any of Sellers’ representations and warranties or in the Joinder Agreement (Exhibit G), herein to be untrue or inaccurate as of the Closing Date; (j) grant any lien in any of the Assets; (k) except as required by applicable tax law, make or change any material election in respect of taxes, adopt or change in any material respect any accounting method in respect of taxes, file any material tax return or any amendment to a material tax return, enter into any closing agreement, or consent to any extension or waiver of the limitation period applicable to any claim or assessment in respect of taxes; (l) lay off, hire, promote any employees, independent contractors or consultants of Sellers; (m) enter into, modify, terminate any employment or severance agreements with respect to any employee or consultant of Sellers; or (n) enter into any agreement obligating Sellers to do any of the foregoing prohibited acts.

 

C.	Sellers will maintain their corporate existence and powers and will not dissolve or liquidate;

D.           Sellers will not do any act or omit to do any act that will cause a breach or default of any contract, obligation, lease, license, or other agreement to which Sellers are a party and which affects the Assets or the Assumed Liabilities, Sellers’ title thereto or interest therein, or the operation and conduct of Sellers’s Business; and

E.           Sellers shall obtain prior to the Closing Date all consents, authorizations, waivers, approvals of, or exemptions by, any Person, including, without limitation, any governmental body or agency or instrumentality thereof, required to be obtained in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

8.3.           Consents.  Sellers will obtain any and all necessary consents, waivers, permits, approvals, and authorizations of, and to complete any and all filings or registrations with, all federal, state, and local governmental bodies which are necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or to permit Buyer to continue Sellers’ business after the Closing Date.  Sellers will obtain any and all consents, waivers, approvals, or authorizations of all other persons or entities as may be required for the sale, assignment, and transfer to Buyer of the Assets and the Assumed Liabilities.

 

8.4.           Cooperation.  Sellers agree to take or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper, or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and to perform Seller’ obligations hereunder.  Sellers agree to provide Buyer with full and complete cooperation in the event Buyer becomes involved in any administrative or legal proceedings in any way related to, of, or by the Assets or any obligations of Sellers either before or after the Closing.

8.5.           Disclosure of Changes.  Sellers will promptly and, in any event, in less than three calendar days notify Buyer in writing of the following:  (a) the commencement or threat of any threatened lawsuit or claim against Sellers or affecting the Assets or Assumed Liabilities, the operation and conduct of Sellers’ Business or their prospects, or challenging the validity or propriety of or seeking to enjoin or to set aside the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (b) any adverse change in the financial condition of Sellers or Sellers’ Business or businesses; and (c) any change in any representations or warranties of Sellers set forth in this Agreement or in any exhibit, schedule, certificate, or other documents delivered to Buyer by Sellers pursuant to this Agreement.

8.6.           Exclusivity; Acquisition Proposals.  Sellers will not (and will use its best efforts to ensure that none of its officers, directors, shareholders, agents, representatives, or affiliates) take or cause or permit any person to take, directly or indirectly, any of the following actions with any party other than Buyer:  (a) solicit, encourage, initiate, or participate in any negotiations, inquiries, or discussions with respect to any offer or proposal to acquire all or any significant part of its ownership, business, assets, or the Assets, whether by merger, consolidation, other business combination, purchase of assets, tender, or exchange offer or otherwise (each of the foregoing, an “Acquisition Transaction”); (b) disclose, in connection with an Acquisition Transaction, any information not customarily disclosed to any person other than Buyer or its representatives concerning Sellers’ Business or properties or afford to any person or entity other than Buyer or its representatives access to its properties, books, or records, except in the ordinary course of business and as required by law or pursuant to a request for information by a Governmental Entity; (c) enter into or execute any agreement relating to an Acquisition Transaction; or (d) make or authorize any public statement, recommendation, or solicitation in support of any Acquisition Transaction or any offer or proposal relating to an Acquisition Transaction.  In the event that Sellers are contacted by any third party expressing an interest in discussing an Acquisition Transaction, Sellers will promptly notify Buyer of such contact.

8.7.           Noncompetition Agreements.  At or prior to the Closing, Sudie Hancock, Beth Anderson and Howard Edward Gough will each have executed a Noncompetition Agreement (collectively, the “Noncompetition Agreement”), substantially in the form attached as Exhibit B.

 

8.8.           Further Assurances. Following the Closing, each of the parties hereto shall, and shall cause their respective affiliates to, execute and deliver such additional documents, instruments, conveyances and assurances and take such further actions as may be reasonably required to carry out the provisions hereof and give effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

9.           Obligations at Closing.

9.1.           Sellers’ Obligations at Closing.  At the Closing, Sellers will deliver or cause to be delivered to Buyer the following:

A.           All instruments of transfer, properly executed by Sellers and acknowledged, including, but not limited to, a bill of sale, deeds, and assignments, transferring and assigning to Buyer all of Sellers’ rights, title, and interest in and to the Assets and Assumed Liabilities, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

(1)           Bill of Sale in a form substantially identical to Exhibit A attached to this Agreement;

(2)           Assignment and Assumption of Leases for each of the offices of Sellers in a form substantially identical to Exhibit E attached to this Agreement;

(3)	Assignment and Assumption Agreement in a form substantially identical to Exhibit H attached to this Agreement;

B.	All instruments evidencing any and all consents, waivers, permits, approvals, authorizations, filings, or registrations as provided for in this Agreement;

C.	The Noncompetition Agreement in a form substantially identical to Exhibit B attached to this Agreement, each separately signed by Sudie Hancock, Beth Anderson and Howard Edward Gough;

D.	The Noncompetition Agreement in a form substantially identical to Exhibit C attached to this Agreement duly executed by and on behalf of each of the Sellers;

E.	Original opinion letter from Sellers’ legal counsel in a form substantially similar to Exhibit D;

F.	Duly executed title documents transferring title of the vehicles listed in Schedule 1.5 from Buyers to Seller;

G.

All keys, items or information that provide access the property, offices or any personal property of or related to the Assets, including security cards, security codes, passwords or any other item or information necessary or required to access, operate or possess any of the Assets or the offices of Sellers;

 

 

H.

At the time of closing, Sellers agree to transfer to Buyer all of Seller’ right, title and interest in and to the telephone lines, cell phone numbers, facsimile lines, listings and numbers presently assigned to the Assets which are the subject of this sale, including specifically, but not limited to, the telephone numbers ###-###-#### and ###-###-#### and facsimile numbers ###-###-#### and ###-###-####.  Sellers agree to execute any necessary documents and to cooperate fully with Buyer in accomplishing the transfer of the aforesaid telephone numbers to Buyer; and

I.           All material agreements and covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the Sellers on or prior to the Closing Date.

9.2.           Buyer’s Obligation at Closing.  On the Closing Date, Buyer will deliver or cause to be delivered to Sellers the following:

B.           Executed resolutions of Buyer’s Board of Directors authorizing the execution and performance of this Agreement and all actions taken by Buyer in furtherance of this Agreement; and

10.           Obligations After Closing.

10.1.           Seller’s Indemnification.

A.           Sellers agree to indemnify and hold Buyer and its officers, directors, employees, members, managers, and successors (collectively, the “Buyer Indemnified Parties”) harmless for, from, and against any and all  damages,  of any kind, including, without limitation, costs of investigation, interest, penalties, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and any and all costs, expenses, and fees incident to any suit, action, or proceeding, incurred or sustained by Buyer Indemnified Parties, which arise out of, result from, or are related to:  (a) any inaccuracy in or omission or Sellers’ breach or non-fulfillment of any representation, warranty, condition, agreement, or covenant contained in this Agreement or in any exhibits to this Agreement; or (b) any and all liabilities or obligations relating to the operation of Sellers’ Business on or prior to the Closing Date, including, without limitation, all tax liabilities, liabilities for breach of contract, liabilities arising in tort, liabilities for materials sold or services rendered, payroll liabilities and liabilities to any creditors, or third parties, except to the extent such liabilities or obligations have been expressly assumed by Buyer in writing pursuant to this Agreement.

 

C.

Buyer agrees that, upon its receipt of a third-party claim in respect of which indemnity may be sought under this Section 10.1, Buyer will give written notice within ten (10) days of such claim (the “Buyer’s Notice of Claim”) to Sellers.  Sellers will be entitled, at their own expense, to participate in the defense of any such claim or action against Buyer.  Sellers will have the right to assume the entire defense of such claim, provided that:  (a) Sellers give written notice of their desire to defend such claim (the “Buyer’s Notice of Defense”) to Buyer within 15 days after Sellers’ receipt (either individually or collectively) of the Buyer’s Notice of Claim; (b) Sellers’ defense of such claim will be without cost of Buyer or prejudice to Buyer’s rights under this Section 10.1; (c) counsel chosen by Sellers to defend such claim will be reasonably acceptable to Buyer; (d) Seller will bear all costs and expenses in connection with the defense of such claim; (e) Buyer will have the right, at Buyer’s expense, to have Buyer’s counsel participate in the defense of such claim; and (f) Buyer will have the right to receive periodic reports from Sellers and Sellers’ counsel with respect to the status and details of the defense of such claim and will have the right to make direct inquiries to Buyer’s counsel in this regard.

 

 

D.	This Section 10.1. shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

10.2.           Buyer’s Indemnification.

A.           Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Sellers and their officers, directors, employees, members, managers, and successors (collectively, the “Seller Indemnified Parties”) harmless for, from, and against any and all  damages,  of any kind, including, without limitation, costs of investigation, interest, penalties, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and any and all costs, expenses, and fees incident to any suit, action, or proceeding, incurred or sustained by Seller Indemnified Parties, which arise out of, result from, or are related to:  (a) any inaccuracy in or omission or Buyer’s breach or non-fulfillment of any representation, warranty, condition, agreement, or covenant contained in this Agreement; or (b) any and all liabilities or obligations relating to the operation of Buyer’s business after the Closing Date, including, without limitation, all tax liabilities, liabilities for breach of contract, liabilities arising in tort, liabilities for materials sold or services rendered, payroll liabilities and liabilities to any creditors, or third parties, except to the extent such liabilities or obligations have been expressly excluded by Buyer in writing pursuant to this Agreement.

C.

Sellers agree that, upon the receipt of a third-party claim in respect of which indemnity may be sought under this Section 10.2 Sellers will give written notice within ten (10) days of such claim (the “Sellers’ Notice of Claim”) to Buyer.  Sellers will be entitled, at their own expense, to participate in the defense of any such claim or action against Buyer.  Buyer will have the right to assume the entire defense of such claim, provided that:  (a) Buyer gives written notice of its desire to defend such claim (the “Sellers’ Notice of Defense”) to Sellers within 15 days after Sellers’ receipt (either individually or collectively) of the Notice of Claim; (b) Buyer’s defense of such claim will be without cost of Sellers or prejudice to Sellers’ rights under this Section 10.2; (c) counsel chosen by Buyer to defend such claim will be reasonably acceptable to Sellers; (d) Buyer will bear all costs and expenses in connection with the defense of such claim; (e) Sellers will have the right, at Sellers’ expense, to have Sellers’ counsel participate in the defense of such claim; and (f) Sellers will have the right to receive periodic reports from Buyer and Buyer’s counsel with respect to the status and details of the defense of such claim and will have the right to make direct inquiries to Seller’s counsel in this regard.

 

 

D.	This Section 10.2. shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

10.2.           Utilities.  Buyer and Sellers will cooperate to take all steps necessary to transfer all utilities and services related to the operation and conduct of Sellers’ business, including, without limitation, electric service, gas service, telephone service, sewage, water, and trash removal, into Buyer’s name effective as of the Closing Date; provided, however, that Buyer will pay for any new deposits or connection fees required.

10.3.           Transition.  Sellers will maintain the goodwill of Sellers’ suppliers, customers, and business, and will otherwise cooperate with Buyer to effectuate a smooth and orderly transition in the operation and conduct of Sellers’ Business following the Closing Date.

11.           Remedies.

11.1.           Remedies Prior to or on Closing.

A.

In the event of any breach or default of any representation, warranty, covenant, agreement, condition, or other obligation of Sellers under this Agreement, or in the event Buyer determines in its sole discretion that the results if Buyer’s due diligence investigation demonstrate the contemplated transaction to purchase the Assets is not what was represented previously, Buyer may, at its option, and without prejudice to any rights or remedies Buyer may have at law or in equity for any such breach or default terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice of termination to Sellers on or before the Closing Date.  The notice will specify the breach, default or reason on which the notice is based.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that the Assets are unique and that, in the event of a breach or default by Sellers under this Agreement, it would be extremely impracticable to measure monetary damages and such damages would be an inadequate remedy for Buyer.  Therefore, in the event of any such breach or default, Buyer may, at its option, sue for specific performance in addition to any other available right or remedies.

B.

In the event of any breach or default of any representation, warranty, covenant, agreement, condition, or other obligation of Buyer under this Agreement, Sellers may, at their option, and without prejudice to any rights or remedies Sellers may have at law or in equity for any such breach or default terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice of termination to Buyer on or before the Closing Date.  The notice will specify the breach, default or reason on which the notice is based.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that the Assets are unique and that, in the event of a breach or default by Buyer under this Agreement, it would be extremely impracticable to measure monetary damages and such damages would be an inadequate remedy for Sellers.  Therefore, in the event of any such breach or default, Sellers may, at their option, sue for specific performance in addition to any other available right or remedies.

C.           In the event of termination of this Agreement by either Buyer or Seller as provided in this Section 11.1, this Agreement will become null and void.

 

11.2.           Remedies Subsequent to Closing.  In the event of any breach or default of any representation, warranty, covenant, agreement, condition, or other obligation by either party to this Agreement, the non-defaulting party may pursue whatever rights and remedies are available to such party at law or in equity, including, without limitation, the rights and remedies provided in this Agreement.

12.           General Provisions.

12.1.           Publicity.  All notices to third parties and all other publicity concerning the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be jointly planned and coordinated by and between Buyer and Sellers.  Neither Buyer nor Sellers will act unilaterally in this regard without the prior written approval of the other party, unless such unilateral act by Buyer will prevent either party from violating any state or federal securities laws or regulations.

12.2.           Expenses.  Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, each party will be responsible for its own fees, costs, and other expenses incurred in negotiating and preparing this Agreement and in closing and carrying out the transactions contemplated hereunder, including the fees and expenses of its counsel and other advisors.

12.3.           Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Covenants.  The respective representations, warranties, and covenants of Buyer and Sellers made in this Agreement or in any certificate or other document delivered pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, the obligations of indemnity hereunder, will survive the Closing Date, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, until the applicable statute of limitations has run, notwithstanding any examination made by or for the party to whom such representations, warranties, or covenants were made, the knowledge of any officers, directors, shareholders, employees, or agents of the party, or the acceptance of any certificate or opinion.

12.4.           Notices.  All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required under this Agreement will be in writing and will be deemed duly given and received:  (a) when delivered in person; (b) upon confirmation of receipt when transmitted by electronic mail (but, in the case of electronic mail, only if followed by transmittal by national overnight courier or hand for delivery on the next Business Day); (c) upon receipt after dispatch by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid; or (d) on the next Business Day if transmitted by national overnight courier (with confirmation of delivery), in each case, addressed as follows:

If to Sellers:  Hanwood Arkansas, LLC

       Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC

       Attn: Beth Anderson

       PO Box 903

       West Columbia, TX 77486

      And with a copy to:             S. Graham Catlett

      Catlett Law Firm, PLC

      323 Center Street, Suite 1800

      Little Rock, AR 72201

 

If to Buyer:   Command Center, Inc.
                                                       Attn:  Bubba Sandford
                                                       3609 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 250

                                                       Lakewood, Colorado  80235

 
 

With copy to:     Ronald L. Junck

                              Command Center, Inc.

                              3609 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 250

                              Lakewood, Colorado  80235

Any party may change its above-designated address by giving the other party written notice of such change in the manner set forth herein.

12.5.           Headings.  Headings contained in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and in no way define, limit, extend, or describe the scope of this Agreement or of any provision hereof.

12.6.           Entire Agreement; Modification.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and undertakings of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.  No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement will be binding and enforceable unless executed in writing by the parties hereto.  Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, shall confer upon any other Person any rights, benefits or remedies of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

12.7.           Waiver.  No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement will be deemed, or will constitute, a waiver of any other provision hereof (whether or not similar) nor will such waiver constitute a continuing waiver, and no waiver will be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.

12.8.           Exhibits, Schedules, and Recitals.  The Exhibits and Schedules attached to this Agreement and the Recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.

12.9.           Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which will constitute one and the same instrument.

12.10.         Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Dispute Resolution.  Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement will be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Arkansas, without regard to the application of conflicts of law principles.  Except in respect of an action commenced by a third party in another jurisdiction, the parties agree that any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement must be instituted in a state or federal court in Pulaski County, State of Arkansas, and they hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of any such court.

 

12.10.1 Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY AND ALL RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO ARISING OUT OF, BASED UPON OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE NEGOTIATION, EXECUTION OR PERFORMANCE HEREOF.  THIS WAIVER SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT.

12.11.        Attorneys’ Fees.  In the event an action or suit is brought by any party hereto to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to the payment of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, incurred in connection with such action, including any appeal of such action.

12.12.        Parties in Interest.  Except as expressly provided below, nothing in this Agreement is intended to confer upon any person other than the parties to this Agreement, their respective heirs, representatives, successors, and permitted assigns, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement, nor is anything in this Agreement intended to relieve or discharge the liability of any party to this Agreement, nor will any provision of this Agreement give any entity any right of subrogation against or action over or against any party; provided, however, that Buyer and Sellers expressly agree and acknowledge that Buyer Indemnified Parties are intended to be express third party beneficiaries of the indemnification provisions in Section 10 of this Agreement.

12.13.        Successors in Interest.  Except as otherwise provided herein, all provisions of this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by and against the respective heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors, and assigns of any of the parties to this Agreement.

12.14.        Severability.  The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision, or any part thereof, of this Agreement will not affect the other provisions hereof and this Agreement will be continued in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provision were omitted. Upon a determination that any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in an acceptable manner to the end that the transactions contemplated hereby are fulfilled to the greatest extent possible.

12.15.          Further Documentation.  Each party will execute and deliver such further instruments and documents and do such further acts and things as may be required to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement.

12.16.          Interpretation.  Sellers and Buyer have all participated in the drafting of this Agreement, which each party acknowledges is the result of extensive negotiations between the parties.  The parties hereto agree that each party and its counsel have reviewed this Agreement and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not apply to the interpretation of this Agreement.

 

12.17.          Counsel.  Both Buyer and Sellers have been represented by legal counsel in connection with the transactions contemplated in this Agreement and legal counsel for both parties have participated in drafting this Agreement.

12.18.          Assignment.  Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other parties, and any such assignment shall be null and void.  No assignment by any party shall relieve such party of any of its obligations hereunder.  Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pants - checker	1
Christmas Decorations boxes	2
Sewer snake	1
Drill	3
Tool Box	1
Tool Belt	5
Hammer	5
Tape Measure	5
Chalked String	5
Mallett	1
Vacuum cleaner	1
Trash Cans	4
Office Supplies

All supplies of any kind located in the branch.

15.           Branch Equipment

All equipment of any kind located in the branch.

16.           PPE

Glasses - Box of 12	9
Foam Ear Plugs - box of 100	1
Gloves - box of 10	1
Safety Vest	100
Hard Hats	50
Boots - Steel toed rubber Calf Height	44
Boots - Steel toed rubber Ankle Height	27

All PPE of any kind located in the branch.

17.           Employee Data

All employee information for full time employees.

All employee information for temporary workers.

All current and historical information regarding all customers.

 

This NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of June ___, 2016, by and among: Sudie Hancock, (“Hancock”) and Command Center, Inc., a Washington corporation (“Command Center”).

A.           Hancock, as founder of Hancock Staffing, is a key person in the business and operations of both Hanwood Arkansas, LLC, a Arkansas limited liability company, and Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC, an Oklahoma limited Liability company (collectively, the “Hanwood Entities”), collectively doing business as Hancock Staffing;

B.           On June 1, 2016, the Hanwood Entities and Command Center executed an Asset Purchase Agreement (“the APA”), in which the Hanwood Entities are the sellers of certain assets of the companies, which include two operational staffing offices.

C.           Command Center requires, as a condition of the closing of the transactions contemplated in the APA, that Hancock sign and deliver this Agreement to Command Center;

D.           The Hanwood Entities’ confidential and proprietary information and client/customer information purchased by Command Center under the APA constitutes a substantial asset of Command Center that the parties mutually wish to protect;

F.           The parties mutually desire to achieve a level of certainty and predictability concerning the post-APA activities that the Hanwood Entities and Hancock may perform; and,

G.           Hancock individually expressly acknowledges and confirms that Command Center has a legitimate and substantial interest in protecting itself from unfair competition from persons related to a company such as the Hanwood Entities, who have sold substantially all of their respective business interests to Command Center and that the compensation to be received by the Hanwood Entities, along with other good and valuable consideration, serves as valuable and adequate consideration for all of the promises and covenants made in this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in express acknowledgement and recognition of the accuracy and importance of the foregoing recitals, the parties agree as follows:

1.           Effective Date.  This Agreement shall become effective upon the Closing of the APA, as such is defined in the APA.  The date of Closing of the APA shall be the Effective Date of this Agreement.  If the Closing does not occur, this Noncompetition Agreement shall be null and void.

2.           Noncompetition Covenants.

 (a)           For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Time Period” shall mean that period of time beginning on the Effective Date and ending two years following the Effective Date.

 (b)           For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Noncompete Area” shall mean the geographic areas within a radius of 90 miles of each of the following Offices:

5701 S. Western Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73109

601 West 4th Street

North Little Rock, AR 72214

Notwithstanding the foregoing limitation, the Noncompete Area shall not include any portion of Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

(c)           For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Immediate Family” shall include Hancock and his spouse, domestic partner, parents, spouse’s parents, siblings, spouse’s siblings, children, step-children and the spouses of these family members.

(d)           During the Time Period and in the Noncompete Area, Hancock, shall not directly (or indirectly, such as through corporations or other entities owned, controlled, managed, operated by Hancock or by the Hancock Entities or any of them) or by or through or in conjunction with any other individual person or persons, including, but not limited to his Immediate Family, and any agents and employees thereof:

(1)

Divert or attempt to divert any business or customer of Command Center to any competitor, or do anything injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with Command Center;

(2)

Persuade, entice, hire, or attempt to persuade, entice or hire any employee of Command Center to discontinue his or her employment with Command Center;

 

 

 

(3)           Request or induce any customer of Command Center or any other person which has a business relationship with Command Center, including any customer of Command Center, to curtail, cancel, or otherwise discontinue its business or relationship with Command Center; or

(4)           Engage in or carry on, either directly or indirectly, whether for himself/herself or as an employee, officer, director, agent, consultant, proprietor, creditor, partner, stockholder, member, joint venturer, investor, or other paid participant, in any business within the Noncompete Area which competes with the business conducted by Command Center;

(5)           Own, maintain, engage in, be associated with, be employed by, advise, assist, invest in, franchise, make loans to, or have any interest in any business which is the same or competitive with Command Center in the Noncompete Area.

(6)           Publicly denigrate, disparage, or in any manner undertake to publicly discredit Command Center or any person or operation associated with Command Center and their employees, officers, directors, shareholders, and agents.

(e)           The parties hereto agree that the restrictions contained in this Section 2 are reasonable.  If, at the time of enforcement of any provision of this Section 2, a court, arbitrator, or arbitration panel shall hold that the duration, scope, or area restrictions set forth herein are unreasonable under circumstances then existing, the parties agree that the duration, scope, or area reasonable under such circumstances shall be substituted for the stated duration, scope, or area and that the court, arbitrator, or arbitration panel shall be allowed to revise the restrictions contained in this Agreement to cover the maximum duration, scope, or area  permitted by law.  If, at the time of enforcement of this Section 2, a court, arbitrator, or arbitration panel holds that the Time Period is unreasonable under circumstances then existing, then an 18 month period shall be substituted, and if an 18 month period is deemed too broad, then a 12 month period shall be substituted, and if a 12 month period is deemed too broad, then a 6 month period shall be substituted.  Additionally, if, at the time of enforcement of this Section 2, a court, arbitrator, or arbitration panel holds that the Noncompete Area is unreasonable under circumstances then existing, then the Noncompete Area shall mean an area encompassing a 45-mile radius from each of the Offices (as set forth above).

(f)           If Hancock breaches any of the agreements or covenants set forth herein, then the running of the Time Period referenced in this Section 2 shall be suspended during the entirety of any such period of breach and to the maximum extent found enforceable, shall begin to run from the date that Seller then again complies with this Agreement.

 

3.           Non-Solicitation Covenant.  Hancock recognizes and acknowledges that all clients and/or accounts acquired by Command Center pursuant to the APA, are now the clients and accounts of Command Center (collectively "Client Accounts").  Hancock shall not either individually or as an employee, officer, director, agent, consultant, proprietor, partner, creditor, stockholder, member, joint venturer, investor, or other paid participant or principal of another employment staffing business or related business firm, solicit (by any means, whether orally, written, digital, or electronically) any Client Accounts or provide services to any Client Accounts of clients of Command Center, for the Time Period within the Noncompete Area.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Hancock is free to solicit and do business with clients of Command Center for work to be performed outside of the Noncompete Area.

(a)           Additional Remedy.  If for any reason Hancock shall attempt to solicit, solicit, acquire or otherwise obtain from Command Center or otherwise, by any means whatsoever, Client Accounts or provide services to such Client Accounts, then at the sole election of Command Center, the Hancock shall pay to Command Center two times (2x) the actual annual gross billings of those Client Accounts by Command Center. For purposes of this Agreement, the "Actual Annual Gross Billings of Client Accounts" shall be computed and determined based upon the actual annual gross billings by Command Center and the Hancock Entities (if applicable) for such Client Accounts, whether actual fees billed or billable to such Client Accounts, for a twelve month time period immediately prior to the breach of this Agreement, and shall be determined without any deductions or reductions against such gross billing amounts.

Payment will be remitted to Command Center by or on behalf of Hancock within thirty (30) days after he solicits any Client Accounts or provides services to any Client Accounts, or within sixty (60) days of billing by Hancock or his employer(s) to the Client Accounts, whichever comes first.  All amounts due Command Center pursuant to this paragraph shall bear interest at two percent (2%) over the rate announced by the Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as its prime lending rate, determined as of the Effective Date, but in no event in excess of the maximum rate permitted by law, on the outstanding balance due under this paragraph. The foregoing remedy shall be in addition to any other remedies provided to Command Center hereunder or by law.

(b)           Alternatively, at the sole election of Command Center, Hancock shall be liable for all damages arising out of or related to any solicitation or attempted solicitation of any Client Accounts whether directly or indirectly, which cause Command Center to lose any Client Accounts or revenue related thereto, suffer a reduction in services provided to any Client Accounts and/or billings to any Client Accounts.

4.           Non-Disparagement.  Hancock agrees that, during the Time Period, he shall not make any written, oral, digital or electronic statements that are materially disparaging of the business of Command Center or to the business reputation of any of the executive officers, directors, agents or employees of Command Center.

 

5.           Severability.  The parties desire and intend that the covenants contained in this Agreement shall be construed as agreements severable from and independent of each other and of any other provision of this or any contract or agreement between the parties.

6.           Injunction.  Hancock agrees and acknowledges that the foregoing restrictions, duration, and the geographic/territorial scope thereof as set forth in this Agreement are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of Command Center and its business.  Hancock also recognizes and agrees that the injury that Command Center will suffer in the event of any of Hancock’s breach of any covenant contained in this Agreement cannot be compensated by monetary damages alone, and Hancock therefore agrees that, in the event of a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement, Command Center, in addition to and not in limitation of, any other rights, remedies, or damages available to Command Center at law, in equity, under this Agreement or otherwise, shall be entitled to seek an injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction in order to prevent or restrain any such breach by Hancock or his agents, representatives, partners, co-owners, or any and all other persons directly or indirectly acting for or with him/her.

7.           Attorneys’ Fees.  In the event an action or suit is brought by any party hereto to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to the payment of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, as determined by the judge of the court.

8.           Choice of Law, Venue and Jurisdiction.  This Agreement shall be deemed made and entered into and construed and governed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas.  Hancock consents to jurisdiction and venue of any legal action in the state or federal courts in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

9.           Notice.  Any notice to be given to Hancock under this Agreement will be sufficient and deemed delivered if in writing and delivered to the U.S. Post Office to be sent prepaid by certified or registered mail addressed to Hancock at the address provided below, or to such other address as he  has provided to Command Center in writing.

10.           Waiver of Jury Trial.  Hancock waives his individual rights to a trial by jury.  Hancock acknowledges that waiver of jury trial rights provides him with the benefit of uniform interpretation of this Agreement and resolution of any dispute arising out of this Agreement. Hancock further acknowledges the receipt and sufficiency of consideration for such benefit.

11.	Terms of the APA.  In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of the APA and the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of the APA shall control.

12.           General.

(a)           Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subjects hereof and supersedes all prior oral and written negotiations and agreements.

 

(b)           Any modifications to this Agreement must be made by a written agreement signed by both parties.

(c)           The waiver of any breach or violation of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

(d)           Headings are for convenience and shall not limit or control interpretation.

(e)           Words in this Agreement shall be deemed to refer to whatever number and gender the context requires.

(f)           This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument.  The parties may execute such counterparts, via facsimile.

(g)           Each party to this Agreement has participated in the drafting of this Agreement, which each Party acknowledges is the result of extensive negotiations between the Parties.  The parties hereto agree that each party and its counsel have reviewed this Agreement and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not apply to the interpretation of this Agreement.

(h)           Hancock and Command Center have been represented by legal counsel in connection with the transactions contemplated in this Agreement and legal counsel for both parties have participated in drafting this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date stated above.

Sudie Hancock, individually

COMMAND CENTER, INC.

By:                                                                                                

       Bubba Sandford, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

This NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of June ___, 2016, by and among: Hanwood ____________, LLC (“Hanwood”) and Command Center, Inc., a Washington corporation (“Command Center”).

B.           On June 1, 2016, Hanwood and Command Center executed an Asset Purchase Agreement (“the APA”), in which Hanwood is the seller of certain assets of the company, which includes four operational staffing offices.

C.           Command Center requires, as a condition of the closing of the transactions contemplated in the APA, that Hanwood sign and deliver this Agreement to Command Center;

D.           Hanwood’s confidential and proprietary information and client/customer information purchased by Command Center under the APA constitutes a substantial asset of Command Center that the parties mutually wish to protect;

F.           The parties mutually desire to achieve a level of certainty and predictability concerning the post-APA activities that Hanwood may perform; and,

G.           By the undersigned, Hanwood expressly acknowledges and confirms that Command Center has a legitimate and substantial interest in protecting itself from unfair competition from persons related to or working on behalf of Hanwood, which has sold some of its business interests to Command Center and that the compensation to be received by Hanwood, along with other good and valuable consideration, serves as valuable and adequate consideration for all of the promises and covenants made in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in express acknowledgement and recognition of the accuracy and importance of the foregoing recitals, the parties agree as follows:

1.           Effective Date.  This Agreement shall become effective upon the Closing of the APA, as such is defined in the APA.  The date of Closing of the APA shall be the Effective Date of this Agreement.  If the Closing does not occur, this Noncompetition Agreement shall be null and void.

 

2.           Noncompetition Covenants.

(a)           For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Time Period” shall mean that period of time beginning on the Effective Date and ending two years following the Effective Date.

 (b)           For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Noncompete Area” shall mean the geographic areas within a radius of 90 miles of each of the following Offices:

5701 S. Western Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73109

601 West 4th Street

North Little Rock, AR 72214

Notwithstanding the foregoing limitation, the Noncompete Area shall not include Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

(d)           During the Time Period and in the Noncompete Area, Hanwood  shall not directly (or indirectly, such as through corporations or other entities owned, controlled, managed, operated by Hanwood  or any of them) or by or through or in conjunction with any other individual person or persons, including, but not limited to any agents and employees thereof:

(3)           Request or induce any customer of Command Center or any other person which has a business relationship with Command Center, including any customer of Command Center, to curtail, cancel, or otherwise discontinue its business or relationship with Command Center; or

(4)           Engage in or carry on, either directly or indirectly, whether for itself or on behalf of any other person, entity, company, employee, officer, director, agent, consultant, proprietor, partner, stockholder, member, joint venturer, investor, or other paid participant, in any business within the Noncompete Area which competes with the business conducted by Command Center;

 

(5)           Own, maintain, engage in, be associated with, be employed by, advise, assist, invest in, franchise, make loans to, or have any interest in any business which is the same or competitive with Command Center in the Noncompete Area.

(6)           Publicly denigrate, disparage, or in any manner undertake to publicly discredit Command Center or any person or operation associated with Command Center and their employees, officers, directors, shareholders, and agents.

(e)           The parties hereto agree that the restrictions contained in this Section 2 are reasonable.  If, at the time of enforcement of any provision of this Section 2, a court, arbitrator, or arbitration panel shall hold that the duration, scope, or area restrictions set forth herein are unreasonable under circumstances then existing, the parties agree that the duration, scope, or area reasonable under such circumstances shall be substituted for the stated duration, scope, or area and that the court, arbitrator, or arbitration panel shall be allowed to revise the restrictions contained in this Agreement to cover the maximum duration, scope, or area  permitted by law.  If, at the time of enforcement of this Section 2, a court, arbitrator, or arbitration panel holds that the Time Period is unreasonable under circumstances then existing, then an 18 month period shall be substituted, and if an 18 month period is deemed too broad, then a 12 month period shall be substituted, and if a 12 month period is deemed too broad, then a 6 month period shall be substituted.  Additionally, if, at the time of enforcement of this Section 2, a court, arbitrator, or arbitration panel holds that the Noncompete Area is unreasonable under circumstances then existing, then the Noncompete Area shall mean an area encompassing a 30-mile radius from each of the Offices (as set forth above).

(f)           If Hanwood breaches any of the agreements or covenants set forth herein, then the running of the Time Period referenced in this Section 2 shall be suspended during the entirety of any such period of breach and to the maximum extent found enforceable, shall begin to run from the date that Hanwood then again complies with this Agreement.

3.           Non-Solicitation Covenant.  Hanwood recognizes and acknowledges that all clients and/or accounts acquired by Command Center pursuant to the APA, are now the clients and accounts of Command Center (collectively "Client Accounts").  Hanwood  shall not either on its own or through any employee, officer, director, agent, consultant, proprietor, partner, creditor, stockholder, member, joint venturer, investor, or other paid participant or principal of another employment staffing business or related business firm, solicit (by any means, whether orally, written, digital, or electronically) any Client Accounts or provide services to any Client Accounts of clients of Command Center, for  the Time Period within the Noncompete Area. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Hancock is free to solicit and do business with clients of Command Center for work to be performed outside of the Noncompete Area.

 

(a)           Additional Remedy. If for any reason Hanwood shall attempt to solicit, solicit, acquire or otherwise obtain from Command Center or otherwise, by any means whatsoever, Client Accounts or provide services to such Client Accounts, then at the sole election of Command Center, the Hanwood shall pay to Command Center two times (2x) the actual annual gross billings of those Client Accounts by Command Center. For purposes of this Agreement, the "Actual Annual Gross Billings of Client Accounts" shall be computed and determined based upon the actual annual gross billings by Command Center and Hanwood (if applicable) for such Client Accounts, whether actual fees billed or billable to such Client Accounts, for a twelve month time period immediately prior to the breach of this Agreement, and shall be determined without any deductions or reductions against such gross billing amounts.

Payment will be remitted to Command Center by or on behalf of Hanwood  within thirty (30) days after it directly or indirectly solicits any Client Accounts or provides services to any Client Accounts, or within sixty (60) days of billing by Hanwood  or its employee(s) to the Client Accounts, whichever comes first.  All amounts due Command Center pursuant to this paragraph shall bear interest at two percent (2%) over the rate announced by the Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as its prime lending rate, determined as of the Effective Date, but in no event in excess of the maximum rate permitted by law, on the outstanding balance due under this paragraph. The foregoing remedy shall be in addition to any other remedies provided to Command Center hereunder or by law.

(b)           Alternatively, at the sole election of Command Center, Hanwood shall be liable for all damages arising out of or related to any solicitation or attempted solicitation of any Client Accounts whether directly or indirectly, which cause Command Center to lose any Client Accounts or revenue related thereto, suffer a reduction in services provided to any Client Accounts and/or billings to any Client Accounts.

4.           Non-Disparagement.  Hanwood agrees that, during the Time Period, it shall not on its own or by or through any of its employees, agents, officers, or directors, make any written, oral, digital or electronic statements that are materially disparaging of the business of Command Center or to the business reputation of any of the executive officers, directors, agents or employees of Command Center.

5.           Severability.  The parties desire and intend that the covenants contained in this Agreement shall be construed as agreements severable from and independent of each other and of any other provision of this or any contract or agreement between the parties.

6.           Injunction.  Hanwood agrees and acknowledges that the foregoing restrictions, duration, and the geographic/territorial scope thereof as set forth in this Agreement are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of Command Center and its business.  Hanwood  also recognizes and agrees that the injury that Command Center will suffer in the event of any of Hanwood ’s breach of any covenant contained in this Agreement cannot be compensated by monetary damages alone, and Hanwood  therefore agrees that, in the event of a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement, Command Center, in addition to and not in limitation of, any other rights, remedies, or damages available to Command Center at law, in equity, under this Agreement or otherwise, shall be entitled to seek an injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction in order to prevent or restrain any such breach by Hanwood  or its employees, directors, officers, agents, representatives, or any and all other persons directly or indirectly acting for or on behalf of Hanwood .

 

7.           Attorneys’ Fees.  In the event an action or suit is brought by any party hereto to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to the payment of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, as determined by the judge of the court.

8.           Choice of Law, Venue and Jurisdiction.  This Agreement shall be deemed made and entered into and construed and governed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas.  Hanwood consents to jurisdiction and venue of any legal action in the state or federal courts in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

9.           Notice.  Any notice to be given to Hanwood  under this Agreement will be sufficient and deemed delivered if in writing and delivered to the U.S. Post Office to be sent prepaid by certified or registered mail addressed to Hanwood  at the address provided below, or to such other address as he  has provided to Command Center in writing.

10.           Waiver of Jury Trial.  Hanwood waives its rights to a trial by jury.  Hanwood acknowledges that waiver of jury trial rights provides it with the benefit of uniform interpretation of this Agreement and resolution of any dispute arising out of this Agreement. Hanwood further acknowledges the receipt and sufficiency of consideration for such benefit.

12.           General.

(a)           Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subjects hereof and supersedes all prior oral and written negotiations and agreements.

(b)           Any modifications to this Agreement must be made by a written agreement signed by both parties.

(c)           The waiver of any breach or violation of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

(d)           Headings are for convenience and shall not limit or control interpretation.

 

(e)           Words in this Agreement shall be deemed to refer to whatever number and gender the context requires.

(f)           This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument.  The parties may execute such counterparts, via facsimile.

(g)           Each party to this Agreement has participated in the drafting of this Agreement, which each Party acknowledges is the result of extensive negotiations between the Parties.  The parties hereto agree that each party and its counsel have reviewed this Agreement and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not apply to the interpretation of this Agreement.

(h)           Hanwood and Command Center have been represented by legal counsel in connection with the transactions contemplated in this Agreement and legal counsel for both parties have participated in drafting this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date stated above.

HANWOOD____________, LLC

By:  ______________________________________

 
 

COMMAND CENTER, INC.

By:                                                                                          

       Bubba Sandford, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Command Center, Inc.

3609 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 250

Lakewood, Colorado 80235

Attention: Ronald L. Junck

Ladies and Gentlemen:

This opinion is furnished to you in connection with the Closing contemplated in that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2016 (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and among Command Center, Inc., a Washington corporation (“Command Center”) and Hanwood Arkansas, LLC, an Arkansas limited liability company and Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC, an Oklahoma limited liability company (collectively Hanwood Arkansas, LLC, and Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC are hereinafter referenced as the “Hanwood Entities”).  Except as otherwise indicated herein, terms defined in the Purchase Agreement are used herein as therein defined.

 

This legal opinion is being delivered to you on behalf of the Hanwood Entities in connection with the consummation by the Hanwood Entities of the Closing.  We have made such examinations and inquiries as we have deemed necessary as a basis for this opinion, including, without limitation, examination of the following:

 

1.	The Purchase Agreement;

 

2.	A Certificate of Good Standing of the Secretary of State of Arkansas, dated within the month of March 30, 2016, attesting to the continued good standing and corporate existence of Hanwood Arkansas, LLC, under the laws of the State of Arkansas (the “Good Standing Certificate”);

 

3.	A Certificate of Good Standing of the Secretary of State of Oklahoma, dated within the month of March 30, 2016, attesting to the continued good standing and corporate existence of Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC, under the laws of the State of Oklahoma (the “Good Standing Certificate”);

 

4.	Confirmation of authority to transact business, in good standing, in the States of Arkansas and Oklahoma; and

 

We have examined such certificates of public officials, certificates of representatives of the Hanwood Entities, and such other documents as we have deemed relevant and necessary, as a basis for the opinions set forth below, including duly signed authorizations from each of the members of the Hanwood Entities, and any relevant trust documents.  We have relied upon such certificates of public officials and of representatives of the Hanwood Entities with respect to the accuracy of matters contained therein, without investigation, and we have not made any independent review or investigation of instruments, orders, judgments, rules, or other regulations or decrees by which the Hanwood Entities or their properties may be bound, or the suits, investigations, or proceedings, if any, pending or threatened against either of the Hanwood Entities.

 

 

The phrase “to our knowledge” or similar phrases as used in this opinion means the actual knowledge of attorneys within our firm based upon work performed on transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and documents referred to therein or other matters that have come to their attention in the course of our representation of the Hanwood Entities that would give any of them actual knowledge of the existence or absence of facts contrary to such opinion.  We have not undertaken any investigation to determine the existence or absence of such facts, and no inference as to our knowledge of the existence or absence of such facts may be drawn from our representation of the Hanwood Entities.

 

In rendering the opinions set forth below, we have assumed (and, to our knowledge, without investigation, there are no facts inconsistent with) the following:

 

1.	Each natural person executing any instrument, document, or agreement in connection with the Purchase Agreement is legally competent to do so.

 

2.

All documents submitted to us as originals are authentic; all documents submitted to us as certified or photocopies conform to the original documents, and such original documents are authentic; all signatures on all documents submitted to us for examination are genuine; all documents submitted to us accurately describe the mutual understanding of the parties as to all matters contained therein, and no other understandings, agreements, or undertakings exist between the parties relating to the transactions contemplated by such documents.

 

3.	All representations, warranties, certifications, and statements with respect to matters of fact and other factual information made or contained in the Purchase Agreement, the Good Standing Certificate, and the Consents are accurate, true, correct, and complete in all material respects.

 

Based upon the foregoing assumptions, and subject to the limitations, exceptions, and qualifications set forth herein, we are of the opinion that:

 

1.	Hanwood Arkansas, LLC, is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Arkansas.

 

2.	Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC, is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Oklahoma.

 

3.

Each of the Hanwood Entities has the corporate power to execute and deliver the Purchase Agreement and to effectuate the Closing, and the Purchase Agreement has been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by each of the Hanwood Entities and constitutes each of their legal, valid, and binding obligations, except that the enforceability thereof may be subject to: (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors’ rights generally; and (ii) general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law).  Sudie Hancock is duly authorized by the members of each of the Hanwood Entities to execute the Purchase Agreement on behalf of both Hanwood Arkansas, LLC, and Hanwood Oklahoma, LLC, as manager.

 

 

4.

The instruments of conveyance, transfer, and assignment to be delivered by the Hanwood Entities to Command Center are in form legally sufficient to convey to Command Center all right, title, and interest of substantially all of the Hanwood Entities’ assets and the Assets (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).  Such instruments are in form sufficient for recordation or filing where such is necessary in order to effectuate such conveyance, transfer, and assignment against third parties.

 

5.

With respect to the Purchase Agreement and the instruments of conveyance, transfer, and assignment to be delivered by the Hanwood Entities to Command Center:   (a)  the individuals named as signatories on the signature pages are authorized to execute each document for and on behalf of the entity identified; (b) when executed by the individuals named on the signature pages for and on behalf of the entity identified, the document will become the binding commitment of the Hanwood Entities; and (c) no additional consent, approval, or authorization of, or declaration by any shareholder, member, officer, manager, director or owner is required in connection with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, the instruments of conveyance, transfer and assignment and the consummation of Closing or other transactions contemplated therein.

 

6.

Neither of the Hanwood Entities is, nor will either of them, by execution and delivery of the Purchase Agreement or by performance of the obligations thereunder be, in violation of any terms or provisions of either company’s articles of organization, operating agreement, or to our knowledge, of any indenture or other agreement or instrument to which either company is a party or to which  they or any of their properties are bound, or of any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, rule, or regulation, the violation of which would materially and adversely affect either of the Hanwood Entities financial condition, business, or operation.

 

7.	To the best of our knowledge, there is no action, suit, proceeding, or investigation pending or threatened against either of the Hanwood Entities, except with regard to any such matters disclosed in writing by the Hanwood Entities during due diligence.

 

8.	No consent, approval, or authorization of, or declaration, filing, or registration with, any governmental entity is required by either of the Hanwood Entities in connection with the execution of the Purchase Agreement and the consummation of Closing or other transactions contemplated therein.

 

 

Our opinions herein contained are further subject to the following qualifications:

 

1.	Our opinions are limited to matters expressly set forth herein and no opinion is to be implied or inferred beyond the matters expressly stated.

 

2.

Our opinions are qualified to the extent that they may be subject to or affected by: (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, usury, fraudulent conveyance, or similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally; or (ii) general principles of equity, including duties and standards imposed upon parties to contracts and including requirements of good faith, materiality, reasonableness, and fair dealing.  We express no opinion as to the availability of any equitable or specific remedy, or as to the successful assertion of any equitable defense, upon any breach of any agreements or documents or obligations referred to therein, or any other matters inasmuch as the availability of such remedies or defenses may be subject to the discretion of a court.  We express no opinion as to the enforceability of any indemnity or contribution provision that indemnifies any person against damages arising from his, her, or its own negligence or misconduct.

 

3.

The enforcement against either of the Hanwood Entities of any rights and remedies is or may be subject to the effect of certain general principles of contract law.  Our opinion is further subject to the qualification that certain waivers (including, without limitation, waivers of defenses or objection to jurisdiction or venue based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens, waivers of statutory or constitutional rights, waivers of certain defenses, notices, and demands, and waivers of any right to trial by jury), procedures, remedies, and other provisions of the Purchase Agreement and other agreements executed in connection therewith may be unenforceable or limited by, in whole or in part, the laws of the State of Arkansas and the federal laws of the United States of America.

 

4.

We express no opinion as to the enforceability of prospective waivers of rights to notice or a hearing or other rights granted by constitution or statute, powers of attorney, provisions purporting to relieve parties of the consequences of their own negligence or misconduct, provisions purporting to establish evidentiary standards or provisions as to the vesting of jurisdiction in, or the consent to the exercise of jurisdiction by, any court where the exercise of such jurisdiction is within the discretion of such court or the court is not a court of general jurisdiction.

 

We are attorneys admitted to the State Bar of Arkansas.  We do not purport to be experts in, we have not made a special examination of, and we do not express any opinion concerning, any laws other than the laws of the State of Arkansas.  The opinions expressed herein concern only the effect of the laws of the State of Arkansas.  This opinion is rendered on and as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any obligation to supplement this opinion if any applicable laws change after the date hereof or if we become aware of any facts that might change the opinions expressed herein after the date hereof.

 

This opinion is solely for your benefit in connection with the Closing and the making of, and confirmation of transactions contemplated by, the Purchase Agreement, and it may not be published, quoted, or filed by you, or relied upon in any respect by any third party, without our prior written consent.

 

/s/ Seller’s Counsel

 

This ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LEASE (the “Assignment”), entered into as of May ___, 2016, by and among Hanwood________, LLC (“Hancock Staffing”), Command Center, Inc. (“Command Center”), and Landlord, all of which are referred to collectively herein as the “Parties.”

WHEREAS, Hancock Staffing, as tenant, and Landlord, as landlord, are parties to that certain Lease, dated as of ______________ (“Lease”), presently covering certain premises (the “Premises”) located at____________________, a copy of which Lease is attached hereto as Exhibit A;

WHEREAS, Hancock Staffing and Command Center entered into a certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of May ___, 2016 (the “Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, Command Center has purchased certain of the assets and assumed certain of the liabilities of Hancock Staffing; and

WHEREAS, simultaneously with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, Hancock Staffing and Command Center mutually desire that Landlord consent to the transfer of Hancock Staffing’s interest in the Lease to Command Center and the assumption by Command Center of all of Hancock Staffing’s obligations and liabilities under the Lease from and after the Effective Time (as defined below).

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are expressly acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

1.           Assignment and Assumption.   Hancock Staffing assigns and transfers to Command Center all of Hancock Staffing’s rights under the Lease.  Command Center hereby assumes and guarantees timely performance of all of Hancock Staffing’s obligations under the Lease which arise after the Effective Time.

2.  Consent to Assignment.  Effective as of the Effective Time, Landlord hereby, (a) consents to the assignment of Hancock Staffing’s rights and obligations under the Lease effected hereby, (b) confirms that there are no defaults under the terms of the Lease by Hancock Staffing and there is no current offset or claim against the security deposit held by Landlord, and (c) agrees to recognize Command Center as the tenant under the Lease and thereby establishes direct privity of estate and privity of contract with Command Center.

 

 

3. Effective Time.  For all purposes under this Assignment, the term “Effective Time” shall mean 12:01 a.m. on May ___, 2016.

 

4. Miscellaneous.

 

a. Headings.  The section headings used herein are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

b. Counterparts.  This Assignment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Assignment and Assumption of Lease as of the day and year first above written.

LANDLORD:   By:                                                                             Name: _____________________________   Title: ______________________________	HANCOCK STAFFING.:   By:                                                                                                                                                    Name: _______________________________   Title: ________________________________
	COMMAND CENTER, INC.:   By:                                                                                                                                                    Name: _______________________________   Title: ________________________________