STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT AMONG THE MARQUIE GROUP, INC. AND THE SHAREHOLDERS OF SIMPLY WHIM, INC. September 20, 2022
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
AMONG
THE MARQUIE GROUP, INC.
AND
THE SHAREHOLDERS
OF
SIMPLY WHIM, INC.
September 20, 2022
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STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Stock Purchase Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of the 20th day of September 2022, by and among The Marquie Group, Inc., a Florida corporation ("Buyer"), and each of the Persons (other than the Buyer) set forth on the signature page attached hereto (each a Seller and collectively, "Sellers"). Buyer and Sellers are referred to collectively herein as the "Parties."
Sellers in the aggregate, own all of the outstanding capital stock of SIMPLY WHIM, INC., a Wyoming corporation ("SIMPLY WHIM").
This Agreement contemplates a transaction in which Buyer will purchase from Sellers, and Sellers will sell to Buyer, 25% of the total issued and outstanding capital stock of SIMPLY WHIM in return for TMGI Shares as defined herein.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises herein made, and in consideration of the representations, warranties, and covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows.
1. Definitions.
"Accredited Investor" has the meaning set forth in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.
"Adverse Consequences" means all actions, suits, proceedings, hearings, investigations, charges, complaints, claims, demands, injunctions, judgments, orders, decrees, rulings, damages, dues, penalties, fines, costs, amounts paid in settlement, Liabilities, obligations, Taxes, liens, losses, expenses, and fees, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses.
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Party, any Person that controls, is controlled by, or who is under common control with such Party.
"Basis" means any past or present fact, situation, circumstance, status, condition, activity, practice, plan, occurrence, event, incident, action, failure to act, or transaction that forms or could form the basis for any specified consequence.
"Buyer" has the meaning set forth in the preface above.
"Closing" has the meaning set forth in §2(c) below.
"Closing Date" has the meaning set forth in §2(c) below.
"Confidential Information" means any information concerning the businesses and affairs of Buyer or SIMPLY WHIM that is not already generally available to the public.
"Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements" shall mean all federal, state, local, and foreign statutes, regulations, ordinances, and other provisions having the force or effect of law, all judicial and administrative orders and determinations, all contractual obligations, and all common law concerning public health and safety, worker health and safety, and pollution or protection of the environment.
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"Financial Statements" has the meaning set forth in §4(g) below.
"Indemnified Party" has the meaning set forth in §6(d) below.
"Indemnifying Party" has the meaning set forth in §6(d) below.
"Intellectual Property" means all of the following in any jurisdiction throughout the world: (a) all inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice), all improvements thereto, and all patents, patent applications, and patent disclosures, together with all reissuances, continuations, continuations-in-part, revisions, extensions, and reexaminations thereof, (b) all trademarks, service marks, trade dress, logos, slogans, trade names, corporate names, Internet domain names, and rights in telephone numbers, together with all translations, adaptations, derivations, and combinations thereof and including all goodwill associated therewith, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, (c) all copyrightable works, all copyrights, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, (d) all mask works and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, (e) all trade secrets and confidential business information (including ideas, research and development, know-how, formulas, compositions, manufacturing and production processes and techniques, technical data, designs, drawings, specifications, customer and supplier lists, pricing and cost information, and business and marketing plans and proposals), (f) all computer software (including source code, executable code, data, databases, and related documentation), (g) all advertising and promotional materials, (h) all other proprietary rights, and (i) all copies and tangible embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium).
"Knowledge" means actual knowledge after reasonable investigation.
"Leases" means all leases, subleases, licenses, concessions and other agreements (written or oral), including all amendments, extensions, renewals, guaranties, and other agreements with respect thereto, pursuant to which SIMPLY WHIM holds any leasehold right in respect of real property or the occupancy thereof, including the right to all security deposits and other amounts and instruments deposited by or on behalf of SIMPLY WHIM thereunder.
"Liability" means any liability or obligation of whatever kind or nature (whether known or unknown, whether asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued, whether liquidated or unliquidated, and whether due or to become due), including any liability for Taxes.
"Lien" means any mortgage, pledge, lien, encumbrance, charge, or other security interest.
"Material Adverse Effect" or "Material Adverse Change" means any effect or change that would be materially adverse to the business, assets, condition (financial or otherwise), operating results, operations, or business prospects of SIMPLY WHIM or on the ability of Sellers to consummate timely the transactions contemplated hereby (regardless of whether or not such adverse effect or change can be or has been cured at any time or whether Buyer has knowledge of such effect or change on the date hereof), including any adverse change, event, development, or effect arising from or relating to (a) general business or economic conditions, including such conditions related to the business of SIMPLY WHIM, (b) national or international political or social conditions, including the engagement by the United States in hostilities, whether or not pursuant to the declaration of a national emergency or war, or the occurrence of any military or terrorist attack upon the United States, or any of its territories, possessions, or diplomatic or consular offices or upon any military installation, equipment or personnel of the United States, (c) financial, banking, or securities markets (including any suspension of trading in, or limitation on prices for, securities on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange, or Nasdaq National Market for a period in excess of three hours or any decline of either the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the Standard & Poor's Index of 500 Industrial Companies by an amount in excess of 15% measured from the close of business on the date hereof), (d) changes in United States generally accepted accounting principles, (e) changes in law, rules, regulations, orders, or other binding directives issued by any governmental entity, and (f) the taking of any action contemplated by this Agreement and the other agreements contemplated hereby.
"Most Recent Balance Sheet" means the balance sheet contained within the Most Recent Financial Statements.
"Most Recent Financial Statements" has the meaning set forth in §4(g) below.
"Most Recent Fiscal Month End" has the meaning set forth in §4(g) below.
"Most Recent Fiscal Year End" has the meaning set forth in §4(g) below.
"Ordinary Course of Business" means the ordinary course of business consistent with past custom and practice (including with respect to quantity and frequency).
"Party" has the meaning set forth in the preface above.
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"Person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, a limited liability company, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization, any other business entity, or a governmental entity (or any department, agency, or political subdivision thereof).
"Purchase Price" has the meaning set forth in §2(b) below.
"Requisite Sellers" means Sellers holding a majority in interest of the SIMPLY WHIM Shares immediately prior to the Closing.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
"Seller" has the meaning set forth in the preface above.
"SIMPLY WHIM" has the meaning set forth in the preface above.
"SIMPLY WHIM Share" means any share of the common stock of SIMPLY WHIM.
"Subsidiary" means, with respect to any Person, any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other business entity of which (i) if a corporation, a majority of the total voting power of shares of stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers, or trustees thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by that Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof or (ii) if a limited liability company, partnership, association, or other business entity (other than a corporation), a majority of partnership or other similar ownership interest thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by that Person or one or more Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof and for this purpose, a Person or Persons own a majority ownership interest in such a business entity (other than a corporation) if such Person or Persons shall be allocated a majority of such business entity's gains or losses or shall be or control any managing director or general partner of such business entity (other than a corporation). The term "Subsidiary" shall include all Subsidiaries of such Subsidiary.
"Tax" or "Taxes" means any federal, state, local, or foreign income, gross receipts, license, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, windfall profits, customs duties, capital stock, franchise, profits, withholding, social security (or similar), unemployment, disability, real property, personal property, sales, use, transfer, registration, value added, alternative or add-on minimum, estimated, or other tax of any kind whatsoever, including any interest, penalty, or addition thereto, whether disputed or not and including any obligations to indemnify or otherwise assume or succeed to the Tax liability of any other Person.
"Tax Return" means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof.
"TMGI Shares" means, collectively, shares of common stock of Buyer.
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2. Purchase and Sale of SIMPLY WHIM Shares.
(a) Basic Transaction. On and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Buyer hereby purchases from each Seller, and each Seller hereby sells to Buyer, all of his or her or its SIMPLY WHIM Shares for the consideration specified below in this §2.
(b) Purchase Price. Buyer hereby issues to the Sellers in exchange for TWENTY-FIVE (25) SIMPLY WHIM Shares, which amount constitutes 25% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of SIMPLY WHIM:
(i) SIX HUNDRED SIXTY SIX MILLION SIX HUNDRED SIXTY SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT (666,666,668) TMGI Shares (the “Stock Consideration”); and
(ii) A twelve-month, 12% promissory note in the face amount of TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) (the “Note Consideration”).
(c) Closing. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the "Closing") shall take place contemporaneous with the execution of this Agreement, or such other date as Buyer and Requisite Sellers may mutually determine (the "Closing Date").
(d) Deliveries at Closing. At the Closing, (i) each Seller will deliver to Buyer stock certificates representing all of his, her or its SIMPLY WHIM Shares, endorsed in blank or accompanied by duly executed assignment documents, and (ii) Buyer will deliver to each Seller the consideration specified in §2(b) above.
3. Representations and Warranties Concerning Transaction.
(a) Sellers' Representations and Warranties. Each Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that the statements contained in this §3(a) are correct and complete as of the date of this Agreement and will be correct and complete as of the Closing Date with respect to himself, herself, or itself.
(i) Organization of Certain Sellers. Seller (if a corporation or other entity) is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or other formation.
(ii) Authorization of Transaction. Seller has full power and authority (including full corporate or other entity power and authority) to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform his, her, or its obligations hereunder. This Agreement constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of Seller, enforceable in accordance with its terms and conditions. Seller need not give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any authorization, consent, or approval of any government or governmental agency in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and all other agreements contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by Seller.
(iii) Non-contravention. Neither the execution and the delivery of this Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, will (A) violate any constitution, statute, regulation, rule, injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, charge, or other restriction of any government, governmental agency, or court to which Seller is subject or, if Seller is an entity, any provision of its charter, bylaws, or other governing documents, (B) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, or cancel, or require any notice under any agreement, contract, lease, license, instrument, or other arrangement to which Seller is a party or by which he or it is bound or to which any of his or its assets is subject, or (C) result in the imposition or creation of a Lien upon or with respect to the SIMPLY WHIM Shares.
(iv) Brokers' Fees. Seller has no Liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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(v) Investment. Seller (A) understands that each of the Stock Consideration and the Note Consideration have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act, or under any state securities laws, and are being offered and sold in reliance upon federal and state exemptions for transactions not involving any public offering, (B) is acquiring each of the Stock Consideration and the Note Consideration solely for his or its own account for investment purposes, and not with a view to the distribution thereof, (C) is a sophisticated investor with knowledge and experience in business and financial matters, (D) has received certain information concerning the Buyer and has had the opportunity to obtain additional information as desired in order to evaluate the merits and the risks inherent in holding each of the Stock Consideration and the Note Consideration, (E) is able to bear the economic risk and lack of liquidity inherent in holding each of the Stock Consideration and the Note Consideration, and (F) is an Accredited Investor.
(vi) SIMPLY WHIM Shares. Seller holds of record and owns beneficially the number of SIMPLY WHIM Shares set forth next to his or its name on the signature page attached hereto, free and clear of any restrictions on transfer (other than any restrictions under the Securities Act and state securities laws), Taxes, Liens, options, warrants, purchase rights, contracts, commitments, equities, claims, and demands. Seller is not a party to any option, warrant, purchase right, or other contract or commitment that could require Seller to sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any capital stock of SIMPLY WHIM (other than this Agreement). Seller is not a party to any voting trust, proxy, or other agreement or understanding with respect to the voting of any capital stock of SIMPLY WHIM.
(b) Buyer's Representations and Warranties. Buyer represents and warrants to Sellers that the statements contained in this §3(b) are correct and complete as of the date of this Agreement and will be correct and complete as of the Closing Date.
(i) Organization of Buyer. Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Florida.
(ii) Authorization of Transaction. Buyer has full power and authority (including full corporate or other entity power and authority) to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable in accordance with its terms and conditions. Buyer need not give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any authorization, consent, or approval of any government or governmental agency in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and all other agreements contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by Buyer.
(iii) Non-contravention. Neither the execution and the delivery of this Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, will (A) violate any constitution, statute, regulation, rule, injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, charge, or other restriction of any government, governmental agency, or court to which Buyer is subject or any provision of its charter, bylaws, or other governing documents or (B) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, or cancel, or require any notice under any agreement, contract, lease, license, instrument, or other arrangement to which Buyer is a party or by which it is bound or to which any of its assets is subject.
(iv) Brokers' Fees. Buyer has no Liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement for which any Seller could become liable or obligated.
(v) Investment. Buyer is not acquiring the SIMPLY WHIM Shares with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act.
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4. Representations and Warranties Concerning SIMPLY WHIM. Sellers represent and warrant to Buyer that the statements contained in this §4 are correct and complete as of the date of this Agreement and will be correct and complete as of the Closing Date.
(a) Organization, Qualification, and Corporate Power. SIMPLY WHIM has been duly organized, is validly existing, and is in good standing under the laws of Florida. SIMPLY WHIM is duly authorized to conduct business and are in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction where such qualification is required. SIMPLY WHIM has full corporate power and authority and all licenses, permits, and authorizations necessary to carry on the businesses in which it is engaged and to own and use the properties owned and used by it. Sellers have delivered to Buyer correct and complete copies of the charter and bylaws of SIMPLY WHIM (as amended to date). The minute books (containing the records of meetings of the stockholders, the board of directors, and any committees of the board of directors), the stock certificate books, and the stock record books of SIMPLY WHIM are correct and complete. SIMPLY WHIM is not in default under or in violation of any provision of its charter or bylaws.
(b) Capitalization. The entire authorized capital stock of SIMPLY WHIM consists of 100 SIMPLY WHIM Shares, of which 100 SIMPLY WHIM Shares are issued and outstanding and 0 SIMPLY WHIM Shares are held in treasury. All of the issued and outstanding SIMPLY WHIM Shares have been duly authorized, are validly issued, fully paid, and non-assessable, and are held of record by the respective Sellers as set forth on the signature page to this Agreement. There are no outstanding or authorized options, warrants, purchase rights, subscription rights, conversion rights, exchange rights, or other contracts or commitments that could require SIMPLY WHIM to issue, sell, or otherwise cause to become outstanding any of its capital stock. There are no outstanding or authorized stock appreciation, phantom stock, profit participation, or similar rights with respect to SIMPLY WHIM. There are no voting trusts, proxies, or other agreements or understandings with respect to the voting of the capital stock of SIMPLY WHIM.
(c) Non-contravention. Neither the execution and the delivery of this Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, will (i) violate any constitution, statute, regulation, rule, injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, charge, or other restriction of any government, governmental agency, or court to which SIMPLY WHIM is subject or any provision of the charter or bylaws of SIMPLY WHIM or (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, or cancel, or require any notice under any agreement, contract, lease, license, instrument, or other arrangement to which SIMPLY WHIM is a party or by which it is bound or to which any of its assets is subject (or result in the imposition of any Lien upon any of its assets). SIMPLY WHIM does not need to give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any authorization, consent, or approval of any government or governmental agency in order for the Parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(d) Brokers' Fees. SIMPLY WHIM does not have any Liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(e) Title to Assets. SIMPLY WHIM has good and marketable title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, the properties and assets used by it, located on its premises, or shown on the Most Recent Balance Sheet or acquired after the date thereof, free and clear of all Liens, except for properties and assets disposed of in the Ordinary Course of Business since the date of the Most Recent Balance Sheet.
(f) Subsidiaries. There are no Subsidiaries of SIMPLY WHIM.
(g) Financial Statements. Prior to Closing, Sellers have provided to Buyer the following financial statements (collectively the "Financial Statements"): (i) unaudited balance sheets and statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flow as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2021 (the "Most Recent Fiscal Year End") for SIMPLY WHIM; and (ii) unaudited balance sheets and statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flow (the "Most Recent Financial Statements") as of and for the months ended August 31, 2022 (the "Most Recent Fiscal Month End") for SIMPLY WHIM.
(h) Audit of SIMPLY WHIM Financial Statements. Neither Sellers nor any employee or contractor of SIMPLY WHIM with responsibility concerning the recordation or production of Financial Statements of SIMPLY WHIM, have Knowledge of any reason why the Financial Statements of SIMPLY WHIM may not be given an unqualified audit, save any qualification relating to the business of SIMPLY WHIM as a going concern, within seventy five (75) days of the Closing Date.
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(i) Events Subsequent to Most Recent Fiscal Year End. Since the Most Recent Fiscal Year End, there has not been any Material Adverse Change.
(j) Undisclosed Liabilities. SIMPLY WHIM does not have any Liability (and there is no Basis for any present or future action, suit, proceeding, hearing, investigation, charge, complaint, claim, or demand against any of them giving rise to any Liability), except for (i) Liabilities set forth on the face of the Most Recent Balance Sheet and (ii) Liabilities which have arisen after the Most Recent Fiscal Month End in the Ordinary Course of Business (none of which results from, arises out of, relates to, is in the nature of, or was caused by any breach of contract, breach of warranty, tort, infringement, or violation of law).
(k) Tax Matters.
(i) SIMPLY WHIM has filed all Tax Returns that it was required to file under applicable laws and regulations. All such Tax Returns were correct and complete in all respects and have been prepared in substantial compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. All Taxes due and owing by SIMPLY WHIM have been paid. There are no Liens for Taxes (other than Taxes not yet due and payable) upon any of the assets of SIMPLY WHIM.
(ii) SIMPLY WHIM has withheld and paid all Taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with any amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, stockholder, or other third party.
(iii) No Seller or director or officer (or employee responsible for Tax matters) of SIMPLY WHIM expects any authority to assess any additional Taxes for any period for which Tax Returns have been filed. No foreign, federal, state, or local tax audits or administrative or judicial Tax proceedings are pending or being conducted with respect to SIMPLY WHIM. SIMPLY WHIM has not received from any foreign, federal, state, or local taxing authority (including jurisdictions where SIMPLY WHIM has not filed Tax Returns) any (i) written notice indicating an intent to open an audit or other review, (ii) request for information related to Tax matters, or (iii) notice of deficiency or proposed adjustment for any amount of Tax proposed, asserted, or assessed by any taxing authority against SIMPLY WHIM.
(iv) Prior to the Closing, Sellers have provided to Buyer copies of the Tax Returns of SIMPLY WHIM for the two fiscal years ended prior to the Closing Date.
(l) Real Property.
(i) SIMPLY WHIM does not own or hold any equitable interest in any Real Property.
(ii) Sellers have provided to Buyer each Lease to which SIMPLY WHIM is subject. With respect to each such Lease:
(A) such Lease is legal, valid, binding, enforceable and in full force and effect;
(B) the transaction contemplated by this Agreement does not require the consent of any other party to such Lease, will not result in a breach of or default under such Lease, and will not otherwise cause such Lease to cease to be legal, valid, binding, enforceable and in full force and effect on identical terms following the Closing;
(C) neither SIMPLY WHIM nor any other party to the Lease is in breach or default under such Lease, and no event has occurred or circumstance exists which, with the delivery of notice, the passage of time or both, would constitute such a breach or default, or permit the termination, modification or acceleration of rent under such Lease;
(D) the other party to such Lease is not an Affiliate of, and otherwise does not have any economic interest in, SIMPLY WHIM; and
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(E) SIMPLY WHIM has not subleased, licensed or otherwise granted any Person the right to use or occupy the real property, facilities, office space, or any portion thereof that is the subject of the Lease.
(m) Intellectual Property. SIMPLY WHIM owns and possesses or has the right to use pursuant to a valid and enforceable, written license, sublicense, agreement, or permission all Intellectual Property necessary for the operation of the business of SIMPLY WHIM as presently conducted. SIMPLY WHIM has not interfered with, infringed upon, misappropriated, or otherwise come into conflict with any Intellectual Property rights of third parties.
(n) Contracts. Prior to Closing, Sellers have provided to Buyer copies of following contracts and other agreements to which SIMPLY WHIM is a party:
(i) any agreement concerning a partnership or joint venture;
(ii) any agreement concerning confidentiality or non-competition;
(iii) any agreement between SIMPLY WHIM and any of Sellers or their Affiliates;
(iv) any profit sharing, stock option, stock purchase, stock appreciation, deferred compensation, severance, or other material plan or arrangement for the benefit of its current or former directors, officers, and employees; or
(v) any agreement under which it has advanced or loaned any amount to any of its directors, officers, and employees outside the Ordinary Course of Business;
(o) Insurance. Prior to Closing, Sellers have provided Buyer copies of all insurance policies (including policies providing property, casualty, liability, and workers' compensation coverage and bond and surety arrangements) to which SIMPLY WHIM has been a party, a named insured, or otherwise the beneficiary of coverage at any time within the past year.
(p) Litigation. SIMPLY WHIM is not (i) subject to any outstanding injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, or charge or (ii) a party to any action, suit, proceeding, hearing, or investigation of, in, or before any court or quasi-judicial or administrative agency of any federal, state, local, or foreign jurisdiction or before any arbitrator.
(q) Product Warranty. Each product sold, leased, or delivered by SIMPLY WHIM has been in conformity with all applicable contractual commitments and all express and implied warranties, and SIMPLY WHIM does not have any Liability (and there is no Basis for any present or future action, suit, proceeding, hearing, investigation, charge, complaint, claim, or demand against any of them giving rise to any Liability) for replacement or repair thereof or other damages in connection therewith. Prior to Closing, SIMPLY WHIM has provided to Buyer copies of the standard terms and conditions of sale or lease for the products sold and/or leased by SIMPLY WHIM.
(r) Product Liability. SIMPLY WHIM does not have any Liability (and there is no Basis for any present or future action, suit, proceeding, hearing, investigation, charge, complaint, claim, or demand against any of them giving rise to any Liability) arising out of any injury to individuals or property as a result of the ownership, possession, or use of any product manufactured, sold, leased, or delivered by SIMPLY WHIM.
(s) Employee Benefits. Sellers have provided to Buyer (or shall provide prior to Closing) all agreements or plans requiring SIMPLY WHIM to contribute to any pension, retirement, health, or other employee benefit plan.
(t) Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters. SIMPLY WHIM and each of its predecessors and Affiliates have complied and are in compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements.
(u) Disclosure. The representations and warranties contained in this §4 do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements and information contained in this §4 not misleading.
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5. Post-Closing Covenants. The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period following the Closing.
(a) General. In case at any time after the Closing any further action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement, each of the Parties will take such further action (including the execution and delivery of such further instruments and documents) as any other Party reasonably may request, all at the sole cost and expense of the requesting Party (unless the requesting Party is entitled to indemnification therefor under §6 below). Sellers acknowledge and agree that from and after the Closing Buyer will be entitled to possession of all documents, books, records (including Tax records), agreements, and financial data of any sort relating to SIMPLY WHIM.
(b) Transition. None of Sellers will take any action that is designed or intended to have the effect of discouraging any lessor, licensor, customer, supplier, or other business associate of SIMPLY WHIM from maintaining the same business relationships with SIMPLY WHIM after the Closing as it maintained with SIMPLY WHIM prior to the Closing. Each of Sellers will refer all customer inquiries relating to the businesses of SIMPLY WHIM to Buyer from and after the Closing.
(c) Confidentiality. Each Seller will treat and hold as such all of the Confidential Information, refrain from using any of the Confidential Information except in connection with this Agreement, and deliver promptly to Buyer or destroy, at the request and option of Buyer, all tangible embodiments (and all copies) of the Confidential Information which are in his, her, or its possession. In the event that any Seller is requested or required pursuant to written or oral question or request for information or documents in any legal proceeding, interrogatory, subpoena, civil investigative demand, or similar process to disclose any Confidential Information, such Seller will notify Buyer promptly of the request or requirement so that Buyer may seek an appropriate protective order or waive compliance with the provisions of this §5(d). If, in the absence of a protective order or the receipt of a waiver hereunder, any of Sellers is, on the advice of counsel, compelled to disclose any Confidential Information to any tribunal or else stand liable for contempt, such Seller may disclose the Confidential Information to the tribunal; provided, however, that the disclosing Seller shall use his, her, or its reasonable best efforts to obtain, at the reasonable request of Buyer, an order or other assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded to such portion of the Confidential Information required to be disclosed as Buyer shall designate. The foregoing provisions shall not apply to any Confidential Information which is generally available to the public immediately prior to the time of disclosure unless such Confidential Information is so available due to the actions of a Seller.
(d) TMGI Shares.
(i) Each certificate representing the TMGI Shares (and any share of Buyer common stock convertible thereunto) will be imprinted with a legend substantially in the following form:
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS. THESE SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE AND NEITHER THESE SECURITIES NOR ANY INTEREST THEREIN MAY BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF A REGISTRATION STATEMENT IN EFFECT WITH RESPECT TO THESE SECURITIES UNDER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT ANY PROPOSED TRANSFER OR RESALE IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS.
Each holder desiring to transfer any of the TMGI Shares first must furnish Buyer with a written opinion satisfactory to Buyer in form and substance from counsel satisfactory to Buyer by reason of experience to the effect that the holder may transfer the TMGI Shares as desired without registration under the Securities Act.
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6. Remedies for Breaches of This Agreement.
(a) Survival of Representations and Warranties. All of the representations and warranties of the Parties contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing hereunder and continue in full force and effect forever thereafter (subject to any applicable statutes of limitations).
(b) Indemnification Provisions for Buyer's Benefit.
(i) In the event any Seller breaches any of his, her, or its representations, warranties, and covenants contained herein (other than the covenants in §2(a) above and the representations and warranties in §3(a) above) and, provided that Buyer makes a written claim for indemnification against any Seller pursuant to §8(h) below, then each Seller shall be obligated jointly and severally to indemnify Buyer from and against the entirety of any Adverse Consequences Buyer may suffer resulting from, arising out of, relating to, in the nature of, or caused by the breach.
(ii) In the event any Seller breaches any of his, her, or its covenants in §2(a) above or any of his, her, or its representations and warranties in §3(a) above, and provided that Buyer makes a written claim for indemnification against such a Seller pursuant to §8(h) below, then such Seller shall indemnify Buyer from and against the entirety of any Adverse Consequences Buyer may suffer (including any Adverse Consequences Buyer may suffer after the end of any applicable survival period) resulting from arising out of, relating to, in the nature of, or caused by the breach.
(c) Indemnification Provisions for Sellers' Benefit. In the event Buyer breaches any of its representations, warranties, and covenants contained herein and, provided that any Seller makes a written claim for indemnification against Buyer pursuant to §8(h) below, then Buyer shall indemnify each Seller from and against the entirety of any Adverse Consequences suffered (including any Adverse Consequences suffered after the end of any applicable survival period) resulting from, arising out of, relating to, in the nature of, or caused by the breach.
(d) Matters Involving Third Parties.
(i) If any third party shall notify any Party (the "Indemnified Party") with respect to any matter (a "Third Party Claim") which may give rise to a claim for indemnification against any other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") under this §6, then the Indemnified Party shall promptly notify each Indemnifying Party thereof in writing; provided, however, that no delay on the part of the Indemnified Party in notifying any Indemnifying Party shall relieve the Indemnifying Party from any obligation hereunder unless (and then solely to the extent) the Indemnifying Party thereby is prejudiced.
(ii) Any Indemnifying Party will have the right to defend the Indemnified Party against the Third Party Claim with counsel of its choice reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party so long as (A) the Indemnifying Party notifies the Indemnified Party in writing within 15 days after the Indemnified Party has given notice of the Third Party Claim that the Indemnifying Party will indemnify the Indemnified Party from and against the entirety of any Adverse Consequences the Indemnified Party may suffer resulting from, arising out of, relating to, in the nature of, or caused by the Third Party Claim, (B) the Indemnifying Party provides the Indemnified Party with evidence reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party that the Indemnifying Party will have the financial resources to defend against the Third Party Claim and fulfill its indemnification obligations hereunder, (C) the Third Party Claim involves only money damages and does not seek an injunction or other equitable relief, (D) settlement of, or an adverse judgment with respect to, the Third Party Claim is not, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, likely to establish a precedential custom or practice materially adverse to the continuing business interests or the reputation of the Indemnified Party, and (E) the Indemnifying Party conducts the defense of the Third Party Claim actively and diligently.
(iii) So long as the Indemnifying Party is conducting the defense of the Third Party Claim in accordance with §6(d)(ii) above, (A) the Indemnified Party may retain separate co-counsel at its sole cost and expense and participate in the defense of the Third Party Claim, (B) the Indemnified Party will not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement with respect to the Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party (not to be withheld unreasonably), and (C) the Indemnifying Party will not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement with respect to the Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (not to be withheld unreasonably).
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(iv) In the event any of the conditions in §6(d)(ii) above is or becomes unsatisfied, however, (A) the Indemnified Party may defend against, and consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement with respect to, the Third Party Claim in any manner it reasonably may deem appropriate (and the Indemnified Party need not consult with, or obtain any consent from, any Indemnifying Party in connection therewith), (B) the Indemnifying Parties will reimburse the Indemnified Party promptly and periodically for the costs of defending against the Third Party Claim (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses), and (C) the Indemnifying Parties will remain responsible for any Adverse Consequences the Indemnified Party may suffer resulting from, arising out of, relating to, in the nature of, or caused by the Third Party Claim to the fullest extent provided in this §6.
(e) Other Indemnification Provisions. The foregoing indemnification provisions are in addition to, and not in derogation of, any statutory, equitable, or common law remedy any Party may have with respect to SIMPLY WHIM or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Each Seller hereby agrees that he, she, or it will not make any claim for indemnification against SIMPLY WHIM by reason of the fact that he, she, or it was a director, officer, employee, or agent of any such entity or was serving at the request of any such entity as a partner, trustee, director, officer, employee, or agent of another entity (whether such claim is for judgments, damages, penalties, fines, costs, amounts paid in settlement, losses, expenses, or otherwise and whether such claim is pursuant to any statute, charter document, bylaw, agreement, or otherwise) with respect to any action, suit, proceeding, complaint, claim, or demand brought by Buyer against such Seller (whether such action, suit, proceeding, complaint, claim, or demand is pursuant to this Agreement, applicable law, or otherwise).
7. Tax Matters. The following provisions shall govern the allocation of responsibility as between Buyer and Sellers for certain tax matters following the Closing Date:
(a) Tax Indemnification. Each Seller shall jointly and severally indemnify SIMPLY WHIM, Buyer, and each Buyer Affiliate and hold them harmless from and against any loss, claim, liability, expense, or other damage attributable to (i) all Taxes (or the non-payment thereof) of SIMPLY WHIM for all Taxable periods ending on or before the Closing Date and the portion through the end of the Closing Date for any Taxable period that includes (but does not end on) the Closing Date ("Pre-Closing Tax Period"), (ii) all Taxes of any member of an affiliated, consolidated, combined or unitary group of which SIMPLY WHIM (or any predecessor of any of the foregoing) is or was a member on or prior to the Closing Date, and (iii) any and all Taxes of any Person (other than SIMPLY WHIM) imposed on SIMPLY WHIM as a transferee or successor, by contract or pursuant to any law, rule, or regulation, which Taxes relate to an event or transaction occurring before the Closing.
(b) Straddle Period. In the case of any Taxable period that includes (but does not end on) the Closing Date (a "Straddle Period"), the amount of any Taxes based on or measured by income or receipts of SIMPLY WHIM for the Pre-Closing Tax Period shall be determined based on an interim closing of the books as of the close of business on the Closing Date (and for such purpose, the Taxable period of any partnership or other pass-through entity in which SIMPLY WHIM holds a beneficial interest shall be deemed to terminate at such time) and the amount of other Taxes of SIMPLY WHIM for a Straddle Period which relate to the Pre-Closing Tax Period shall be deemed to be the amount of such Tax for the entire Taxable period multiplied by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of days in the Taxable period ending on the Closing Date and the denominator of which is the number of days in such Straddle Period.
(c) Responsibility for Filing Tax Returns. Buyer shall prepare or caused to be prepared and file or caused to be filed all Tax Returns for SIMPLY WHIM which are filed after the Closing Date.
(d) Cooperation on Tax Matters.
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(i) Buyer, SIMPLY WHIM, and Sellers shall cooperate fully, as and to the extent reasonably requested by the other Party, in connection with the filing of Tax Returns pursuant to this §7(c) and any audit, litigation or other proceeding with respect to Taxes. Such cooperation shall include the retention and (upon the other Party's request) the provision of records and information which are reasonably relevant to any such audit, litigation or other proceeding and making employees available on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any material provided hereunder. SIMPLY WHIM and Sellers agree (A) to retain all books and records with respect to Tax matters pertinent to SIMPLY WHIM relating to any taxable period beginning before the Closing Date until the expiration of the statute of limitations (and, to the extent notified by Buyer or Sellers, any extensions thereof) of the respective taxable periods, and to abide by all record retention agreements entered into with any taxing authority, and (B) to give the other Party reasonable written notice prior to transferring, destroying or discarding any such books and records and, if the other Party so requests, SIMPLY WHIM or Sellers, as the case may be, shall allow the other Party to take possession of such books and records.
(ii) Buyer and Sellers further agree, upon request, to use their best efforts to obtain any certificate or other document from any governmental authority or any other Person as may be necessary to mitigate, reduce or eliminate any Tax that could be imposed (including, but not limited to, with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby).
(e) Tax Sharing Agreements. All Tax sharing agreements or similar agreements with respect to or involving SIMPLY WHIM shall be terminated as of the Closing Date and, after the Closing Date, SIMPLY WHIM shall not be bound thereby or have any liability thereunder.
(f) Certain Taxes and Fees. All transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp, registration and other such Taxes, and all conveyance fees, recording charges and other fees and charges (including any penalties and interest) incurred in connection with consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be paid by Sellers when due, and Sellers will, at their own expense, file all necessary Tax Returns and other documentation with respect to all such Taxes, fees and charges, and, if required by applicable law, Buyer will, and will cause its Affiliates to, join in the execution of any such Tax Returns and other documentation.
8. Miscellaneous.
(a) Nature of Sellers' Obligations.
(i) The covenants of each Seller in §2(a) above concerning the sale of his, her, or its SIMPLY WHIM Shares to Buyer and the representations and warranties of each Seller in §3(a) above concerning the transaction are individual, and not joint and several, obligations. This means that the particular Seller making the representation, warranty, or covenant shall be solely responsible to the extent provided in §6(b)(ii) above for any Adverse Consequences Buyer may suffer as a result of any breach thereof.
(ii) The remainder of the representations, warranties, and covenants in this Agreement are joint and several obligations. This means that each Seller shall be responsible to the extent provided in §6(b)(i) and (iii) above for the entirety of any Adverse Consequences Buyer may suffer as a result of any breach thereof.
(b) Press Releases and Public Announcements. No Party shall issue any press release or make any public announcement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement prior to the Closing without the prior written approval of Buyer and Requisite Sellers; provided, however, that any Party may make any public disclosure it believes in good faith is required by applicable law or any listing or trading agreement concerning its publicly-traded securities (in which case the disclosing Party will use its reasonable best efforts to advise the other Parties prior to making the disclosure).
(c) No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall not confer any rights or remedies upon any Person other than the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
(d) Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the documents referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement among the Parties and supersedes any prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or among the Parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof.
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(e) Succession and Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties named herein and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No Party may assign either this Agreement or any of his, her, or its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder without the prior written approval of Buyer and Requisite Sellers; provided, however, that Buyer may (i) assign any or all of its rights and interests hereunder to one or more of its Affiliates and (ii) designate one or more of its Affiliates to perform its obligations hereunder (in any or all of which cases Buyer nonetheless shall remain responsible for the performance of all of its obligations hereunder).
(f) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by means of facsimile), each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
(g) Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
(h) Notices. All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder will be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed duly given (i) when delivered personally to the recipient, (ii) one business day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid), (iii) one business day after being sent to the recipient by facsimile transmission or electronic mail, or (iv) four business days after being mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, and addressed to the intended recipient as set forth below:
If to any of the Sellers:
| If to Buyer: |
Attn: Chief Executive Officer | Attn: Chief Executive Officer |
7901 4th Street North, Suite 300 ________________________ | 7901 4th Street North, Suite 4000 |
St. Petersburg, FL __844______________________ | St. Petersburg, Florida |
###-###-#### | ###-###-#### |
F ###-###-#### | F ###-###-#### |
email: ______________ | email: __________________ |
Copy to: | |
John D. Thomas, P.C. | |
11616 South State Street, Suite 1504 | |
Draper, Florida 84020 | |
###-###-#### | |
F ###-###-#### | |
email: ***@*** |
Any Party may change the address to which notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder are to be delivered by giving the other Parties notice in the manner herein set forth.
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(i) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Florida or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Florida.
(j) Amendments and Waivers. No amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Buyer and Requisite Sellers. No waiver by any Party of any provision of this Agreement or any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Party making such waiver nor shall such waiver be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent such default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant.
(k) Severability. Any term or provision of this Agreement that is invalid or unenforceable in any situation in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or the validity or enforceability of the offending term or provision in any other situation or in any other jurisdiction.
(l) Expenses. Each of Buyers, Sellers, and SIMPLY WHIM will bear his, her, or its own costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
(m) Construction. The Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. Any reference to any federal, state, local, or foreign statute or law shall be deemed also to refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise. The word "including" shall mean including without limitation. The Parties intend that each representation, warranty, and covenant contained herein shall have independent significance. If any Party has breached any representation, warranty, or covenant contained herein in any respect, the fact that there exists another representation, warranty, or covenant relating to the same subject matter (regardless of the relative levels of specificity) which the Party has not breached shall not detract from or mitigate the fact that the Party is in breach of the first representation, warranty, or covenant.
(n) Incorporation of Exhibits. The Exhibits identified in this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
(o) Specific Performance. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that the other Parties would be damaged irreparably in the event any provision of this Agreement is not performed in accordance with its specific terms or otherwise is breached, so that a Party shall be entitled to injunctive relief to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically this Agreement and the terms and provisions hereof in addition to any other remedy to which such Party may be entitled, at law or in equity. In particular, the Parties acknowledge that the business of SIMPLY WHIM is unique and recognize and affirm that in the event Sellers breach this Agreement, money damages would be inadequate and Buyer would have no adequate remedy at law, so that Buyer shall have the right, in addition to any other rights and remedies existing in its favor, to enforce its rights and the other Parties' obligations hereunder not only by action for damages but also by action for specific performance, injunctive, and/or other equitable relief.
(p) Submission to Jurisdiction. Each of the Parties submits to the jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in Dade County, Florida, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and agrees that all claims in respect of the action or proceeding may be heard and determined in any such court.
[end of Stock Purchase Agreement]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on as of the date first above written.
THE MARQUIE GROUP, INC.
By: __________________________________
Title: _________________________________
THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS OF SIMPLY WHIM, INC.
____________________________________ ____________________________________
NUMBER OF SIMPLY WHIM SHARES SOLD
____________________________________ ____________________________________
NUMBER OF SIMPLY WHIM SHARES SOLD
____________________________________ ____________________________________
NUMBER OF SIMPLY WHIM SHARES SOLD
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NUMBER OF SIMPLY WHIM SHARES SOLD
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