Purchase and Sale Agreement, by and between HCW Biologics Inc. and Wai 3300Corporate Way, LLC, dated May 27, 2022
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CERTAIN INFORMATION IDENTIFIED BY BRACKETED ASTERISKS ([***]) HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) WOULD BE COMPETITIVELY HARMFUL IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
between
WAI 3300 CORPORATE WAY, LLC
and
HCW BIOLOGICS INC.
dated as of
May 27 , 2022
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
This PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), dated as of May 27 2022, is entered into between WAI 3300 CORPORATE WAY, LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("Seller"), and HCW BIOLOGICS INC., a Delaware corporation and/or assigns ("Buyer").
For and in consideration of the sum of [***] ($[***]), the mutual covenants and agreements herein set forth and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller agrees to sell to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller, for the price and on the terms and conditions herein set forth, all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Property.
Section 1.Definitions and References.
The following terms, as used in this Agreement, have the following meanings and references unless the context is inconsistent therewith:
(1) "County" means Broward County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida.
(aa) "Permitted Exceptions" means those conditions of title to the Real Property for which exception is made in Schedule B-II of the Title Commitment as the same exists on the Inspection Termination Date, including those described on Schedule 1(aa).
(bb) "Person" means any individual, partnership, joint venture, firm, corporation, limited liability company, association, trust or other enterprise, or any government or political subdivision or any agency, department or instrumentality thereof.
(cc) "Personalty" means the Tangible Personal Property and Intangible Personal Property.
(dd) "Property" means Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Real Property, Personally, Contracts and Leases.
(ee) "Purchase Price" is defined in Section 2.1 hereof.
(ff) "Real Property" means the Land and the Improvements.
(gg) "Rent Roll" is defined in Section 4.4 hereof
(hh) "Required Assumed Contracts" is defined in Section 6.3 hereof.
(ii) "Seller" is defined in the Preamble hereof.
"Seller's Knowledge" means the actual present knowledge of [***], CEO of Seller without any duty to review or investigate, the matters to which such knowledge, or the absence thereof, pertains and with no imputed knowledge whatsoever, whether from any partner, officer, director, member, shareholder or employee of Seller. [***] shall not have personal liability arising out of any representations or warranties made herein.
(kk) "Survey" means the survey of the Real Property prepared by the Surveyor in accordance with the ALTA/ACSM Standards.
(11) "Surveyor" means Terranova Surveyors, Inc.
(mm) "Tangible Personal Property" means property used exclusively in connection with the Property, including the appliances, furniture, fixtures, and equipment and inventory and supplies described in a schedule attached hereto as Schedule 1(mm), along with any spare parts related thereto, and to the extent owned by Seller and assignable, data processing hardware (but excluding the proprietary accounting software system and all computer hardware and software located outside of the Real Property), fuel and equipment inventories, all of the fixtures, furnishings, appliances, and equipment owned by Seller and located on the Land, and materials owned by Seller and used in connection with maintenance of the Property grounds, office supplies, cleaning supplies, paper products and all other tangible personal property and inventory owned by Seller and used in the conduct of the Property operations. All items of Tangible Personal Property shall be sold, transferred and conveyed in "AS IS," "WHERE IS" and "WITH ALL FAULTS" condition on the Closing Date without any representation or warranty by Seller, either express or implied, as to the physical condition of such Tangible Personal Property.
(nn) "Termination Notice" is defined in Section 7.4 hereof.
(oo) "Title Agent" means Mercedes M. Sellek, PA, by which the Title Commitment and Title Policy will be issued.
(pp) "Title Commitment" means the commitment, issued or to be issued to Buyer by the Underwriter with respect to the Real Property, as set forth in Section 3.1 hereof, which will include copies of all matters for which exception is made in Schedule B-II thereof.
(qq) "Title Cure Period" is defined in Section 3.1 hereof.
(rr) "Title Defect" is defined in Section 3.1 hereof.
(ss) "Title Notice" is defined in Section 3.1 hereof.
(tt) "Title Policy" means the Owner's title insurance policy to be issued to Buyer by the Underwriter pursuant to the Title Commitment, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions.
(uu) "Underwriter" means WFG National Title Insurance Company, or another nationally recognized title insurer reasonably acceptable to Buyer, for and upon whom the Title Commitment and Title Policy are to be issued.
Section 2. Purchase Price and Terms of Payment.
2.1 Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Property (the "Purchase Price") will
be the amount of Ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00).
2.2 Terms of Payment. The Purchase Price will be paid as follows:
The Deposits will be held by Escrow Agent in a non-interest-bearing account, with an institution the deposits in which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and disbursed in accordance with this Agreement, and interest accruing thereon will constitute part of the Deposits. Subject to and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Initial Deposit once deposited, and the Additional Deposit will be deemed earned by Seller on the Inspection Termination Date and will be nonrefundable if Seller has not received (or deemed to have received) from Buyer a Termination Notice pursuant to Section 7.4 hereof, and at Closing will be paid to Seller and credited to Buyer against the Purchase Price. If Seller has timely received from Buyer a Termination Notice pursuant to Section 7.4 hereof, then the Deposits will not be deemed earned by Seller, and the Initial Deposit, and any interest accrued thereon, shall be immediately returned and delivered to Buyer.
Section 3. Title Evidence.
3.1 Issuance, Examination, Objection and Cure. Buyer will have until the Inspection
Termination Date to obtain and review the Title Commitment, Survey and lien searches and to notify Seller in writing (a "Title Notice") of any condition of Seller's title to the Real Property which are unacceptable to Buyer (collectively, the "Title Defects"). Buyer's failure to timely notify Seller of any Title Defects conclusively will be deemed an acceptance and approval of Seller's title to the Real Property, including all Title Defects. Seller will provide notice to Buyer within [***] ([***]) [***]after receipt of a Title Notice, whether Seller intends to endeavor to cure or remove any Title Defect(s) during the period prior to Closing ("Tide Cure Period"). If Seller fails or elects not to correct any Title Defects (other than a Mandatory Cure Item) within the Title Cure Period, or if any Title Defect other than Mandatory Cure Item arises after the Inspection Termination Date and prior to Closing and Seller is unable or elects not to remove such Title Defect, Buyer may, as its only option in such event, either (i) terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller prior to Closing, in which event Escrow Agent will immediately return the Deposits to Buyer and this Agreement will be null and void of no further force or effect except with respect to the Inspection Indemnity, or (ii) waive the uncured Title Defect and proceed hereunder without adjustment to the Purchase Price. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Seller shall, prior to Closing, satisfy any mortgage or other financing document placed on the Property ("Mandatory Cure Items").
3.2 Title Affidavit. At Closing, Seller shall deliver to Title Agent a title affidavit and
gap indemnity to permit the Title Agent to delete the standard ALTA exceptions and the "gap exception" each in a form which is reasonably acceptable to Title Agent and Seller.
Section 4. Seller's Representations and Warranties.
As of the date of this Agreement, Seller hereby represents and warrants to Buyer as follows:
4.1 Organization and Standing of Seller. Seller (i) is a limited liability company duly
organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Florida; (ii) has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to own its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now being conducted; and (iii) has full limited liability company power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, including the execution, delivery and performance of each of the documents required to be delivered by Seller to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, and any and all other documents or instruments necessary or desirable to the consummation hereof.
4.2 Due Execution and Performance. This Agreement has been, and the Deed of
conveyance and all other documents, instruments and agreements required to be delivered by Seller pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement shall be when executed and delivered, duly authorized, executed and delivered by Seller and constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of Seller enforceable in accordance with their respective terms. Neither the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement, or any document, instrument or agreement required to be delivered by Seller pursuant hereto, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, is prohibited by, or requires Seller to obtain the consent, approval or authorization of, or notice to or filing or registration with, any Person.
4.3 Absence of Seller Conflicts. The execution and delivery by Seller of this
Agreement and the performance by Seller of its obligations hereunder do not and will not (i) conflict with any provision of the limited liability company agreement or other governing documents of Seller; or (ii) to Seller's Knowledge, conflict with, or result in a material breach of, or a material default or a violation under, any contract, agreement or arrangement to which Seller is a party or any statute, decree, judgment, regulation, order or rule of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over Seller or the Property.
4.4 Rent Roll. Seller has no Knowledge of any space leases, occupancy licenses or
other occupancy agreements to which Seller is a party or is bound affecting any portion of the Real Property that will be binding upon Buyer after the Closing, other than (i) the Leases described on Schedule 1(z) (the "Rent Roll") and (ii) the leases, licenses, and other occupancy agreements relating to the Real Property that are entered into by Seller after the Agreement Date in accordance with this Agreement, if any.
4.5 Compliance. Seller has not received any written notice from any governmental
authority of any violation of any governmental regulation, law or rule concerning the Property or the operation of the Property that has not previously been corrected.
4.6 Litigation. To Seller's Knowledge there is no pending, and Seller has received no
written notice of any threatened, litigation or condemnation action against the Property or against Seller with respect to the Property.
4.7 All of the representations and warranties made in this Section 4 are true, correct, and complete in all material respects as of the Effective Date, and same shall not merge with the Deed for a period of three (3) months after the Closing. Seller shall deliver a certificate at Closing to Buyer confirming that the representations and warranties set forth in this Section 4 remain true and correct as of the Closing Date ("Seller's Closing Certificate").
Section 5. Buyer's Representations and Warranties.
As of the date of this Agreement, Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller as follows:
5.1 Organization and Standing of Buyer. Buyer (i) is a corporation duly incorporated,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is duly qualified to do business in all jurisdictions in which the conduct of its business requires such qualification; (ii) has all requisite corporate power and authority to own its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now
being conducted; and (iii) has full corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, including the execution, delivery and performance of each of the documents required to be delivered by Buyer to Seller pursuant to this Agreement, and any and all other documents or instruments necessary or desirable to the consummation hereof.
5.2 Due Execution and Performance. This Agreement has been, and all documents,
instruments and agreements required to be delivered by Buyer pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement will be when executed and delivered, duly authorized, executed and delivered by Buyer and constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of Buyer enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, subject only to general principles of equity, bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting enforcement of creditors' rights generally as the same may be applicable to any insolvency of Buyer or Seller. Neither the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement, or any document, instrument or agreement required to be delivered by Buyer pursuant hereto, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, is prohibited by, or requires Buyer to obtain the consent, approval or authorization of, or notice to or filing or registration with, any Person.
5.3 Absence of Buyer Conflicts. The execution and delivery by Buyer of this
Agreement and the performance by Buyer of its obligations hereunder do not and will not (i) conflict with any provision of the Buyer's governing documents; or (ii) to the best of Buyer's knowledge, conflict with, or result in a breach of or a default or violation under, any contract, agreement or arrangement to which Buyer is a party or any statute, decree, judgment, regulation, order or rule of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over Buyer or the Property.
5.4 No Survival. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no representations,
warranties, covenants, or other obligations of Buyer set forth in this Agreement shall survive the Closing hereunder and no action based thereon shall be commenced after the Closing.
Section 6. Covenants of Seller.
Seller hereby warrants to and covenants with Buyer that:
6.1 Governmental Notices. Prior to Closing, in the event that Seller receives any
written notice from the County or any other governmental or quasi-governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Real Property of a violation or alleged violation of any statute, law, ordinance, rule, permit, regulation or agreement governing the ownership, planning, development, construction, occupancy, use or maintenance of any portion of the Real Property, or of any permit, approval or authorization issued in connection therewith or of any contemplated or pending investigation with respect thereto, Seller promptly will deliver a copy of such notice to Buyer.
6.2 Operation of the Real Property. From and after the Agreement Date, Seller will
cause the Property to be operated substantially in accordance with Seller's past customary operating practices and procedures, subject only to the following:
(a) Seller will not, from and after the Inspection Termination Date:
(i) sell or otherwise dispose of any significant items of Personalty unless replaced with an item of like value, quality and utility; or (ii) enter into any service, maintenance, landscaping, repair, or other similar contract or agreement relating to the Property (except for those entered into in the ordinary course of business and which can be canceled upon not more than [***] ([***]) [***] prior notice or in the event of a sale of the Property); without the prior written consent of Buyer,
which consent may be withheld by Buyer only on the grounds of material adverse effect on the economics or the quality of the operation of the Property.
6.3 Contracts. At Closing Seller will assign and transfer all of its right, title and interest
in and to the Contracts to Buyer, including the Contracts set forth on Schedule 6.3 (the "Required Assumed Contracts"), but not including those in respect of which Buyer, prior to the end of the Inspection Period, elects by written notice to Seller not to assume, which Seller will terminate the same on Closing to the extent terminable. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Seller shall not be required to terminate the Required Assumed Contracts unless Buyer pays any fees and termination costs due upon termination thereof.
Section 7. Inspection Period.
7.1 Inspection Period. During the period which is [***] ([***]) days after the
Effective Date (the "Inspection Period") which shall terminate at 5:00 P.M., on
August 10 , 2022 (the "Inspection Termination Date"), Buyer shall have the right to inspect and evaluate [***].
7.1.1 In the event Buyer completes its inspections prior to the Inspection Termination Date, Buyer agrees to give notice to Seller and terminate the Inspection Period earlier and closing shall proceed as set forth in Section 9, hereof.
7.2 Insurance. Buyer shall at all times maintain commercial general liability insurance
coverage providing liability limits of not less than $[***] per occurrence with respect to bodily and personal injury, death and property damage and $[***] in the aggregate. At least [***] ([***]) [***] prior to performing any inspections of the Property, Buyer, at its sole cost and expense, will furnish to Seller an ACORD 27 or ACORD 28 form certificate of insurance issued by or on behalf of an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Florida and such other evidence of insurance, including, without limitation, copies of any such insurance policies with all endorsements, which insurance company must have
a Best rating of B+ VII or higher, and which certificate of insurance will evidence the following insurance coverages for Buyer and Seller, naming Seller as an additional named insured: commercial general liability insurance coverage providing liability limits of not less than $[***] per occurrence with respect to bodily and personal injury, death and property damage and $[***] in the aggregate.
Seller makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy or completeness of any information or documentation provided to Buyer pursuant to this Section 7.
7.3 Termination by Buyer. Buyer will have the right, which may be exercised by
delivering written notice to Seller any time prior to the Inspection Termination Date, to terminate this Agreement for any reason whatsoever, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Buyer ("Termination Notice"). If Buyer fails to deliver such Termination Notice on or prior to the Inspection Termination Date, [***].
7.4 Condition of Property. Buyer acknowledges that, during the Inspection Period,
Buyer will perform such studies, inspections, examinations, investigations, and evaluations of the Property as Buyer, in Buyer's discretion, deems necessary or appropriate. Buyer represents to Seller that Buyer is a sophisticated purchaser and that except for the limited representations of Seller specifically set forth in Section 4, Buyer will rely solely upon such studies, inspections, examinations, investigations and evaluations in purchasing the Property. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, Seller makes no representation or warranty as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of any materials, data or information delivered by Seller to Buyer in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that any materials, data and information prepared by third parties unaffiliated with Seller and delivered by Seller to Buyer in connection with the transaction which is the subject of this Agreement are provided to Buyer as a convenience only and that any reliance on or use of such materials, data or information by Buyer is at the sole risk of Buyer. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Buyer acknowledges and agrees that (a) any environmental or other report with respect to the Property which is delivered by Seller to Buyer is for general informational purposes only, (b) Buyer will not have any right of action against Seller with respect to any such report delivered by Seller to Buyer, (c) neither Seller nor any Affiliate of Seller will have any liability to Buyer for any inaccuracy in or omission from any such report, and (d) Seller does not represent or warrant the truth, accuracy or completeness of any such reports or any written or verbal statement made by Seller's agents relating thereto. Moreover, Buyer acknowledges that Seller makes and will make no representation or warranty concerning environmental conditions heretofore, now or hereafter existing on properties adjoining or proximate to the Property or the current zoning of the Property. To the contrary, Buyer acknowledges and agrees that this information is provided to Buyer by Seller merely as an accommodation, that Buyer relies upon it at its own risk, and that Seller has advised Buyer to make, and understands that Buyer has made or will make, its own full and complete investigations concerning the Property. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement, it is expressly understood and agreed that Buyer is acquiring the Property [***]. Except for the representations or warranties of the Seller specifically set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement, Seller is not liable or bound in any manner by any warranties, either expressed or implied, guaranties, or any promises, statements, representations or information pertaining to the Property or the value thereof made or furnished by any broker or any real estate agent, broker, employee, servant or other person representing or purporting to represent Seller.
Section 8. Conditions Precedent to Closing.
8.1 Buyer Conditions. The obligation of Buyer to close the transaction which is the
subject of this Agreement is subject to the fulfillment as of the Closing Date of each of the following conditions, unless any unfulfilled condition is waived in writing by Buyer:
(a) Correctness of Seller's Representations and Warranties. Each of
the representations and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement will have been true and complete in all material respects when made and will be true and
correct in all material respects on the Closing Date as if made at and as of the Closing Date.
performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, undertakings and obligations which are required to be performed by Seller or by which Seller is required to comply at or prior to the Closing.
documents and other items specified in Section 9.3 hereof.
8.2 Seller Conditions. The obligation of Seller to close the transaction which is the
subject of this Agreement is subject to the fulfillment as of the Closing Date of each of the following conditions, unless any unfulfilled condition is waived in writing by Seller:
8.3 Failure of Condition(s). If any condition(s) precedent set forth in this Section 8 is
not satisfied as of the date specified for satisfaction, the party whose obligation to close is conditioned thereon may either (a) waive satisfaction of such condition(s) and proceed to Closing or (b) declare the failure of such condition to be a default by the other party, and proceed in accordance with Section 11 hereof.
Section 9. Closing.
9.1 Time and Place. The Closing will take place commencing at [***] at the
office of the Title Agent on or before [***] ([***]) [***] following the expiration of the Inspection Period or such place, time and date that the Parties mutually agree upon that is not more than [***] ([***]) after the expiration of the Inspection Period (the "Closing Date") and may be completed by a "mail-away, escrow" closing.
9.2 Closing Expenses. At or before Closing:
9.3 Seller Documents and/or Deliveries. At Closing, in addition to any other documents specifically required to be delivered or acts required to be done pursuant to this Agreement, Seller will deliver to Buyer, the following (all of which will be in form reasonably acceptable to Buyer):
(1) originals (or copies if originals are unavailable) of all assignable
governmental licenses, permits and approvals relating to the occupancy or use of the Property in the possession of Seller or Seller's current property manager;
9.4 Buyer Documents and/or Deliveries. At Closing, in addition to any documents or
other items specifically required to be delivered or required to be done pursuant to this Agreement, Buyer will deliver or cause to be delivered to Seller and Seller will execute if applicable:
(a) the Purchase Price (including the Deposits which shall be credited
towards the Purchase Price), by bank wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account held by Escrow Agent;
9.5 Prorations. It is the overall intent of the parties that income and expenses of the Property shall be prorated as of the Closing Date with the intent that Seller will have the benefit of all accrued income, including all rents paid by tenants under the Leases ("Income") and be responsible for all costs, liabilities, capital, operating and other expenses in relation to the Property through Closing Date, and Buyer will have the benefit of all Income accrued and be responsible for all costs, liabilities, capital, operating and other expenses in relation to the Property from and after the Closing Date. Ad valorem property taxes and other revenues and expenses of, and impounds, prepayments or deposits affecting or related to, the Property (including rents and other sums due under Leases as hereinafter set forth) will be prorated between Seller and Buyer as of the Closing Date, and any security deposits then held pursuant to Leases will be credited to Buyer. Ad valorem property taxes, with maximum allowable discount for early payment, will be prorated on the basis of actual taxes for the year of Closing, if known, or otherwise on the basis of ad valorem property taxes for the immediately preceding year (based upon the maximum discount allowed for early payment). Special assessment liens certified as fully determined and final, or for which the work has been completed, as of the Closing Date will be paid by Seller, and any other pending assessments will be assumed by Buyer.
Seller reserves the right to collect any past due rents and other payments and tenant reimbursements under the Leases applicable to Seller's period of ownership (collectively, "Delinquent Tenant Payments") and Buyer agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to collect such Delinquent Tenant Payments and shall also reasonably cooperate with Seller, at no expense to Buyer, in Seller's efforts to collect such Delinquent Tenant Payments; provided, however, that Buyer shall not be required to commence any legal proceeding or similar proceeding against any delinquent Tenant to collect monies owed to Seller.
At the Closing, Buyer shall reimburse Seller for the amount of any transferable utility deposits which are transferred to or become the property of Buyer at Closing.
This Section 9.5 shall survive the Closing.
9.6 Execution and Delivery of Closing Statement. At Closing, in addition to any other
documents required to be executed and delivered in counterparts by both parties, Seller and Buyer will execute and deliver to each other a closing statement accounting for sums adjusted or disbursed at Closing in a form which is reasonably acceptable to Seller and Buyer.
Section 10. Brokers.
Each party represents and warrants to the other that it has not consulted, dealt or negotiated with any person other than [***] (the "Broker"), to whom a [***] ([***]) commission is or could be due in connection with the sale of the Property to Buyer, or any other matter associated with this Agreement. Seller will pay all sums in full at Closing, if any, due to Broker in connection with this Agreement. Each party hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other from any losses, damages, costs, liabilities or expenses, including reasonable costs and attorneys' and paralegals' fees incurred in trial, appellate or post judgment proceedings, related to or arising out of any breach of the representations, warranties and agreements set forth in this Section 10. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, the representations, warranties and agreements of this Section 10 will survive Closing of the transactions which are the subject of this Agreement and the delivery of the deed of conveyance, or any earlier termination of this Agreement.
Section 11. Default.
11.1 Buyer's Default.
(a) If, at or prior to Closing, Buyer fails or refuses to perform any of
Buyer's obligations under this Agreement, and such refusal or failure continues for a period of [***] ([***]) [***]following Seller's written notice of such default by Buyer under this Agreement (and which [***] shall run concurrently with any cure period provided elsewhere in this Agreement), Seller will either (a) waive such default and proceed to Closing without adjustment to the Purchase Price; or (b) terminate this Agreement and receive a sum equal to the Deposits as agreed and liquidated damages (not as a penalty), it being agreed that in such event Seller's actual damages would be incapable of precise ascertainment; and thereafter this Agreement will be null and void and the parties hereto will have no further rights or obligations hereunder except with respect to the Inspection Indemnity or other provisions of this Agreement that expressly survive termination.
11.2 Seller's Default. If, at or prior to Closing, Seller fails or refuses to perform any of
Seller's obligations under this Agreement and such refusal or failure continues for a period of [***] ([***]) [***] following Buyer's written notice of such default by Seller under this Agreement (and which [***] shall run concurrently with any cure period provided elsewhere in this Agreement), Buyer will either, as Buyer's sole and exclusive remedies (i) waive such default and proceed to Closing without adjustment to the Purchase Price; (ii) terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposits will be returned to Buyer and this Agreement will be null and void and the parties hereto will have no further rights or obligations hereunder except with respect to the Inspection Indemnity; or (iii) seek specific performance of Seller's obligations under this Agreement (if specific performance is an available remedy). However, (iv) if based on Seller's actions, the remedy of specific performance is not available to Buyer, or (v) with respect to a breach by Seller under any of its representations, warranties, or obligations under this Agreement that survive termination of this Agreement or Closing; in addition to the Buyer's right to receive a refund of any Deposits (prior to Closing), Buyer may proceed at law or in equity to seek damages from Seller.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in no event will Buyer be entitled to seek or receive, and Buyer hereby waives any right to seek or receive, consequential and/or punitive damages. For the avoidance of doubt, from and after Closing, Seller shall not be liable for any default which Buyer, its agents or advisors has actual knowledge of prior to Closing.
Section 12. Risk of Loss.
12.1 Casualty. Seller will bear all risk of loss occurring to or upon any material portion
of the Real Property prior to conveyance thereof by Seller to Buyer pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. A portion of the Real Property will be deemed material if its replacement cost exceeds $[***] (collectively, a "Material Casualty"). If the estimated cost of repair and restoration of such Material Casualty is greater than $[***] or the extent of the destruction or damage is greater than [***] ([***]) of the Improvements (in square feet), then Seller shall not be obligated to restore or repair the Improvements, and Buyer may elect either (i) to terminate this Agreement, whereupon the Deposits will be returned promptly to Buyer, this Agreement shall be cancelled and all rights, obligations and liabilities of the parties will terminate (except for any agreements of the parties that expressly survive termination of this Agreement); or (b) to close this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof, without reduction of the Purchase Price and Seller shall assign to Buyer, all of Seller's rights in any proceeds of fire or casualty insurance payable with respect to the loss together with payment by Seller or credit to Buyer at Closing of the "deductible" under the terms of Seller's policy(s) or insurance; or if Seller is self-insured, Seller shall provide a credit against the Purchase Price at Closing of an amount calculated by an independent general contractor and independent appraiser to be the reasonable cost of repair and/or restoration. The parties agree to each choose a general contractor and appraiser and each of the general contractor and appraiser shall mutually choose a third-party general contractor and appraiser to assess the Material Casualty pursuant to this provision.
12.2 If the extent of the destruction or damage is less than or equal to a Material
Casualty, then, Seller shall repair or replace the damaged or destroyed Improvements to the Property within [***] ([***]) [***] of the event of Material Casualty, and neither party shall have any right to terminate this Agreement. Closing of this transaction shall be extended for a reasonable time to permit Seller to restore and repair the damage. Seller shall promptly commence such actions as are reasonably necessary to effect such repair or restoration and after commencement diligently pursue completion. All work to repair a Material Casualty shall be done in a good and workmanlike manner in compliance with all building codes, applicable ordinances and with appropriate building permits.
12.3 Condemnation. In the event that any material portion of the Real Property is taken
by eminent domain or condemnation proceeding prior to sale and conveyance thereof by Seller to Buyer and such taking materially and adversely affects the use or utility of the remainder of Real Property, Buyer may within [***] ([***]) [***] after Buyer receives written notice of such taking either (a) proceed to close notwithstanding the eminent domain or condemnation proceeding, in which event Seller will assign to Buyer its entire right, title and interest in and to any award, and the Purchase Price will not be reduced or (b) terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice of termination to Seller, whereupon the Deposits will be returned to Buyer and thereafter this Agreement will be null and void and the parties will have no further rights or obligations hereunder except with respect to the Inspection Indemnity. A taking of portion of the Property will be deemed to materially and adversely affect the use or utility of the remainder of the Property if it directly removes the ingress to and egress from the Property, results in the failure of the Property to remain in compliance with applicable laws in effect as of the Effective Date, and/or permanently severs utility lines to a portion of the Property. A portion of the Property will also be deemed material if such portion of the Property is valued in excess of $[***]. Seller agrees promptly to notify Buyer of any eminent domain or condemnation proceeding.
Section 13. Miscellaneous.
13.1 Litigation. In the event of any litigation between Seller and Buyer concerning the
terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reimbursement of its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' and paralegals' fees, incurred in trial, appellate, bankruptcy, and post judgment proceedings. The provisions of this Section 13.1 will survive Closing, expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13.2 Escrow Obligations of Escrow Agent. Seller and Buyer acknowledge that Escrow
Agent undertakes hereunder to perform only such duties as are expressly set forth herein and no implied duties or obligations will be inferred against Escrow Agent. The Purchase Price, including the Deposits, will be held and disbursed by Escrow Agent as follows:
13.3 Notices. Notices required or permitted to be given pursuant to the terms of this Agreement will be delivered in person or by electronic transmission (e-mail) provided that the transmission is completed no later than 5:00 P.M., eastern time, on a Business Day and the original also is sent via overnight courier or U.S. Mail, whereby delivery is deemed to have occurred at the end of the Business Day on which electronic transmission is completed or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, by recognized contract carrier providing signed receipt for delivery, and will be deemed delivered upon receipt or refusal of delivery. Notices will be delivered at the following addresses, subject to the right of any party to change the address at which it is to receive notice by written notice to the other party:
To Buyer: | HCW Biologics Inc. Address: 2929 North Commerce Parkway, Miramar, Florida 33025 Attn: Hing C. Wong, Chief Executive Officer Telephone: 954 ###-###-#### E-mail: ***@*** And |
Attn: Nicole Valdivieso, Director, Legal Affairs
Telephone: 954 ###-###-####
E-mail: ***@***
with a copy to (which shall not [***]
constitute notice or service of
process):
WAI 3300 Corporate Way, LLC
[***]
[***]
[***]
To Seller:
with a copy (which shall not constitute notice or service of process) to:
To Escrow Agent:
13.4 Integration and Severability. This Agreement and the attachments hereto set forth
the entire understanding of Buyer and Seller with the respect to the matters which are the subject of this Agreement, superseding and/or incorporating all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements and may be changed, modified, or amended only by an instrument in writing executed by the party against whom the enforcement of any such change, modification or amendment is sought.
13.5 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be
binding upon, and is intended solely for the benefit of, the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, parent and subsidiaries and assigns; and no third party, as further described in Section 13.12 hereof, will have any rights, privileges, or other beneficial interests herein or hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of Seller, which consent may be withheld in Seller's sole and absolute discretion except to an Affiliate of Buyer, provided that Buyer shall not be released from its obligations under this Agreement.
13.6 Construction. Headings and similar structural elements set forth in this Agreement
are intended for ease of reference only, and are not intended, and will not be construed, to reflect the intention of the parties or to affect the substance of this Agreement. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm's length between Seller and Buyer, each represented by legal counsel of its choice and having an ample opportunity to negotiate the form and substance hereof, and therefore in construing the provisions of this Agreement the parties will be deemed to have had equal roles in drafting.
13.7 Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without giving effect to its conflict of laws rules, and in the
event of any litigation concerning the terms of this Agreement, proper and exclusive venue shall be the Federal or state courts located in the County.
13.8 Invalid Provisions. In the event any term or provision of this Agreement is held
illegal, unenforceable or inoperative as a matter of law, the remaining terms and provisions will not be affected thereby but will be valid and remain in force and effect, provided that the inoperative provisions are not essential to the interpretation or performance of this Agreement in accordance with the clear intent of the parties.
13.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each
of which will be deemed an original, but all of which will constitute the same instrument; and delivery of signatures transmitted by facsimile will be sufficient to bind the signing party.
13.10 No Waiver of Default. No waiver by a party of any breach of this Agreement or of any warranty or representation hereunder by the other party will be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach by such other party (whether preceding or succeeding and whether or not of the same or similar nature), and no acceptance of payment or performance by a party after any breach by the other party will be deemed to be a waiver of any breach of this Agreement or of any representation or warranty hereunder by such other party, whether or not the first party knows of such breach at the time it accepts such payment or performance. No failure or delay by a party to exercise any right it may have by reason of the default of the other party will operate as a waiver of default or modification of this Agreement or will prevent the exercise of any right by the first party while the other party continues so to be in default.
13.11 Confidentiality. Buyer will keep in strict confidence all information obtained with
respect to the Property pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement or any confidentiality agreement executed by Buyer related to the Property (including all terms and provisions of this Agreement, including the Purchase Price, all information obtained with respect to the tenants and other occupants of the Property, and all information obtained in connection with any inspections) until such time as the Closing is completed. Buyer agrees to instruct its agents, employees, advisers and consultants to comply with the provisions of this Section 13.11 and any confidentiality agreement executed in connection with the Property. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer may disclose information obtained with respect to the Property prior to the Closing to its directors, bankers, advisors, attorneys, accountants, and agents so long as such parties agree in writing for Seller's benefit to keep the information confidential until such time as the Closing is completed. In addition, Buyer may disclose information prior to the Closing as may be required by law. If the purchase and sale of the Property contemplated hereby is not completed for any reason, Buyer will, upon request, promptly return to Seller all instruments and materials or copies of instruments and materials delivered by Seller, on Seller's behalf or paid for by Seller, and all documents related to the Property obtained by Buyer. The provisions of this Section 13.11 will survive any termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the obligations set forth in this Section 13.11, Seller acknowledges that Buyer is a publicly traded company and as such Buyer will be required to disclose Seller's Confidential Information and the terms of this Agreement to the extent such disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws, including regulations promulgated by applicable security exchanges.
13.12 Survival. The representations, warranties, covenants, agreements, and indemnities
set forth in this Agreement shall not merge with the Deed but shall survive Closing for a period of three (3) months after the Closing. The foregoing three (3) month survival period is in lieu of (and there shall not be applicable) any other survival period provided under applicable law.
13.13 Recourse Limited; Survival.
13.14 Business Day. If any date herein set forth for the performance of any obligations
by Seller or for the delivery of any instrument or notice as herein provided should be on a day other than a Business Day, the compliance with such obligations or delivery will be deemed acceptable on the next occurring Business Day.
13.15 Recordation. This Agreement will not be recorded in any public records, and such
recording would constitute a default by Buyer subject to Section 11.1 hereof; provided, however, that as Buyer is a public company, it may disclose or record this Agreement only to the extent such disclosure or recording is reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws, including regulations promulgated by applicable security exchanges.
13.16 Jury Waiver. IN ANY CIVIL ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM OR PROCEEDING, WHETHER AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, WHICH ARISES OUT OF, CONCERNS, OR RELATES TO THIS AGREEMENT, AND ANY AND ALL TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER, THE PERFORMANCE HEREOF, OR THE RELATIONSHIP CREATED HEREBY, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, TRIAL WILL BE TO A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND NOT TO A JURY. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY. ANY PARTY MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO OF THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. SUCH FILING SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A RECORDING OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 13.15 HEREIN. NEITHER PARTY HAS MADE OR RELIED UPON ANY ORAL REPRESENTATIONS TO OR BY ANY OTHER PARTY REGARDING THE ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS PROVISION. EACH PARTY HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE EFFECT OF THIS JURY WAIVER PROVISION.
13.17 Announcements. Seller and Buyer will consult with each other with regard to all
press releases and other announcements issued at or prior to the Closing concerning this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, and except as may be required by applicable laws or the applicable rules and regulations or any governmental agency or stock exchange, neither Seller nor Buyer will issue any such press release or other such publicity without the prior written consent of the other party which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
13.18 Attorneys' Fees; Income and Capital Gains Taxes.
Agreement and the transactions and the Closing contemplated by this Agreement, including any attorneys' or consultants' fees. In addition, each Party is responsible for its own income taxes and capital gains taxes resulting from its operation of the Property and such taxes shall not be a pro-ration at the Closing.
(c) If any action is brought by either Party against the other in
connection with or arising out of this Agreement or any of the documents and instruments delivered in connection herewith or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in connection with the prosecution or defense of such action.
13.19 Radon Gas. IN COMPLIANCE WITH §404.056, FLORIDA STATUTES, BUYER IS HEREBY MADE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING: RADON GAS IS A NATURALLY OCCURRING RADIOACTIVE GAS THAT, WHEN IT HAS ACCUMULATED IN A BUILDING IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES, MAY PRESENT HEALTH RISKS TO PERSONS WHO ARE EXPOSED TO IT OVER TIME. LEVELS OF RADON THAT EXCEED FEDERAL AND STATE GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN FOUND IN BUILDINGS IN FLORIDA. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RADON AND RADON TESTING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
13.20 Energy Efficiency Rating Information. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE INFORMATION BROCHURE §553.996, FLORIDA STATUTES.
13.21 Time. Time is of the essence with respect to the payment of moneys and the
performance of each and every obligation set forth in this Agreement.
13.22 Further Assurances. Each party agrees to execute and deliver any and all
additional instruments and documents and do any and all acts and things as may be necessary or expedient to effectuate more fully this Agreement or any provisions hereof or to carry on the business contemplated hereunder.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date(s) hereinafter set forth.
SELLER:
WAI 3300 CORPORATE WAY, LLC,
a Florida limited liability company
By: /s/ ***
Name: ***
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 27, 2022
BUYER:
HCW BIOLOGICS INC.,
a Delaware Corporation
By: /s/ Hing C. Wong
Name: Hing C. Wong
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 27, 2022
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HCW Biologics purchase from WAI 3300
The Escrow Agent hereby agrees to hold and disburse the Deposits in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the foregoing Purchase and Sale Agreement.
WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
By: /s/ ***
Name: ***
Agency Commercial Closer/FRP
Date: May 27, 2022
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HCW Biologics purchase from WAI 3300