EXHIBIT 10.23
European
Distribution Agreement
This agreement
(“Agreement”) is dated the
12 day of
May
2005
Between:
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(1)
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In2Games
Limited (company number 03816498) of
2 nd
Floor,
135 High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 1AR (“
In2Games ”); and
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(2)
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Mad Catz
Europe Limited, a U.K. company, with
offices at Exchange House, 494 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton
Keynes, MK9 2EA, United Kingdom (the “ Distributor
”).
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NOW, THEREFORE, in
consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth in
this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, In2Games
and Distributor agree as follows:
Background:
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(A)
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In2Games is
developing a game for the use with the PlayStation 2 video game
console and the PC (collectively “Game” or
“Units”).
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(B)
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Distributor
wishes to obtain, and In2Game wishes to grant to Distributor, the
exclusive right to distribute the Game in the Territory.
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In this Agreement, unless the
context otherwise requires, the following words have the following
meanings:
“PS2
Game” A
copy of the game known as Gametrak: Real World Golf compatible with
the PAL PlayStation 2 system, plus a plastic mini golf club and box
(“PS2 Game”)
“PC
Game” A
copy of the game known as Gametrak: Real World Golf, compatible
with the PC system, plus a plastic mini golf club and box, plus a
Gametrak USB motion sensor system compatible with the PC system,
plus one pair of gloves for use with the Gametrak system (“PC
Game”).
“Gametrak”
A
3D motion sensing technology developed and owned by In2Games based
upon the use of retractable cables to measure X, Y and Z positions
in 3D space.
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“Game”
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or
“Units” refers to the PS2 Game, the PC Game and the
Gametrak
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1.1
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For purposes of
this Agreement, the Territory shall be the United Kingdom, Ireland,
France, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and the PC market in
Italy.
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1.2
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The Term of
this Agreement shall begin on the Game Launch Date and continue in
full force and effect for one year thereafter. For informational
purposes, the target Launch Date for the Game is August 26, 2005.
The Agreement will automatically renew for an additional year if
[***] If this Agreement renews for an additional year, then
the Agreement shall terminate at the end of that additional year
and shall
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CERTAIN MATERIAL (INDICATED BY AN ASTERISK) HAS
BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT. THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
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not renew for a
further year (unless otherwise agreed in writing between In2Games
and Distributor
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2.
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Appointment
of the Distributor
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2.1
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In2Games
appoints Distributor as its exclusive distributor for the resale of
the Game in the Territory.
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2.2
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In2Games agrees
that it shall not itself solicit orders for the Game from any
person in the Territory and shall not appoint any other person as a
distributor for the resale of the Game in the Territory.
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2.3
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The Distributor
shall not:
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(a)
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obtain Units
for resale in the Territory from any person other than
In2Games;
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(b)
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seek customers,
solicit orders, establish any branch or maintain any distribution
depot for the Game in any country which is outside the Territory
but within the European Economic Area which are hereby reserved to
In2Games (or its other distributors) and provided that the
Distributor shall be entitled to satisfy unsolicited orders
received from outside the Territory but within the European
Economic Area; or
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(c)
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sell the Game
to any customer in any country which is outside the Territory and
outside the European Economic Area.
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2.4
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The Distributor
may describe itself as an “Authorised Distributor” of
In2Games for the Game, but may not hold itself out as an agent of
In2Games or as being entitled to bind In2Games in any
way.
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3.1
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Within 14 days
following the execution of this Agreement, Distributor shall place
a purchase order for [***] copies of the PS2 Game. Within 14
days following execution of this Agreement, Distributor shall
supply In2Games with an irrevocable and confirmed (by a bank
acceptable to In2Games) Letter of Credit payable in cash pounds
sterling upon the presentation of a clean bill of lading. In2Games
agrees that it shall make no attempt to cash the Letter of Credit
until Distributor’s purchase orders have been fulfilled and
Mad Catz has taken possession of the Game. Following the meeting
with DSG, the parties will enter into good faith negotiations to
agree on the amount of PC Games that Distributor will
order.
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3.2
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After Mad Catz
has purchased [***] copies of the Game, there will no
further obligation on the part of Mad Catz to supply a Letter of
Credit for the Game. All purchase orders over [***] copies
of the Game shall be paid thirty (30) days after Mad Catz takes
possession of the Game.
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3.3
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Distributor
shall place purchase orders for the PS2 Game and PC Game in
writing, specifying which Game is being ordered. The Distributor
shall be responsible for ensuring that each Order is accurate. To
the extent of any inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement
and any Orders or invoices issued in relation to this Agreement,
this Agreement shall take priority.
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3.4
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Once a purchase
order is placed by Distributor, In2Games will have 5 days to accept
the purchase order, reject the purchase order, or partially accept
the purchase order. Distributor has the option to cancel any
purchase order prior to In2Games’ accepting the purchase
order. In2Games will use reasonable efforts to accept (in total)
all the quantities specified in Distributor’s purchase
orders. Once accepted, Distributor will take possession of the PS2
Software, FOB Distributor’s designated location in
the
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[*] CERTAIN MATERIAL (INDICATED BY AN ASTERISK)
HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT. THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
United Kingdom no
later than 30 days after In2Games accepts the purchase order, for
the Golf Club, FOB Hong Kong no more than 30 days after In2Games
accepts the purchase order, and for the PC Game, FOB Hong Kong no
later than 45 days after In2Games accepts the purchase order. If
In2Games does not accept the entire purchase order, In2Games must
indicate in writing whether they accept part of the purchase order.
Mad Catz then has the option to accept partial fulfilment of the
purchase order or cancel the purchase order entirely.
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3.5
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Once In2Games
has accepted a purchase order, the Distributor may not cancel that
purchase order or vary the number of units specified in that
purchase order unless mutually agreed upon by the parties in
writing.
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3.6
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If Distributor
cannot fulfil Distributor’s purchase order for the entire
[***] copies of the PS2 Game before October 15, 2005, the
minimum guarantee will decrease by [***] copies of the PS2
Game for each seven (7) days that the order remains unfulfilled
after October 15, 2005.
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4.
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Returns and
Price Protection
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4.1
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Distributor
shall have the right to return defective products for a credit
against then current and future purchase orders. If the defective
rate of the Game is above [***] Distributor shall have the
right to a full refund of any monies paid in respect of defective
products in respect of which a credit has not been given within 30
days after a written demand for the same.
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4.2
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Distributor may
request In2Games to agree to lower the price at which Distributor
buys the Units. If Distributor makes such a request, In2Games will
negotiate in good faith with Distributor regarding such request and
any agreed price reduction will be applied not only to all future
orders, but also retrospectively to all stock that has not been
sold through at retail.
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5.
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Marketing
and promotion
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5.1
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Prior to
[***] , 2005, Distributor shall contribute one half of
[***] to a joint marketing fund to be used to promote the
Game within the United Kingdom. Said [***] shall be spent
prior to December 31, 2005. Distributor shall have joint input on
the manner in which the marketing fund is used and reasonable
approval rights over the content of any and all marketing. In2Games
shall consult with Warren Cook regarding any marketing efforts.
Distributor’s portion of the marketing fund [***]
shall be fully recoupable against the price it pays for the Game at
a rate of [***] for each Game Purchased in excess of
[***] copies.
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5.2
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With respect to
the foregoing clause (section 5.1), In2Games shall prepare and
submit to Distributor for its prior approval (not to be
unreasonably withheld or delayed) a marketing plan for the
marketing and promotion of the Game within the United
Kingdom.
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5.3
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The Distributor
shall:
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(a)
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make clear, in
all dealings with customers and prospective customers, that it is
acting as a distributor of Game and not as an agent of
In2Games;
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(b)
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provide to
In2Games a copy of each of the price lists which it publishes
during the term of this Agreement, in each case promptly following
the publication of the relevant price list;
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(c)
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each quarter
during the Term of this Agreement, provide In2Games with a report
in such form as In2Games may reasonably require, specifying the
number of units of each of the Game which the Distributor has: (i)
at their
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[*] CERTAIN MATERIAL (INDICATED BY AN ASTERISK)
HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT. THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
premises, and (ii)
sold or delivered to customers, together with details of
sell-through of Units achieved by the Distributor’s
customers, during the preceding month and such other information as
In2Games may reasonably require; and
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(d)
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provide an
after sales service for customers and end-users in relation to the
Units including a telephone help-line to the reasonable
satisfaction of In2Games.
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6.1
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Each PS2 Game
shall be sold to Distributor at a [***] and [***] for
the PC Game. In the event that In2Games provides the Game to a
third party at a lower price or on more favourable terms than it
provides the Game to Distributor, then any orders unfulfilled and
orders placed by Distributor after the date on which In2Games has
provided the Game to that third party at such lower price or on
such more favourable terms shall be deemed to be automatically
revised and accepted to equal the lowest price and/or more
favourable terms. In the event that Distributor shall become
entitled to a lower price under this section 6.1, but has already
made payment at a price in excess thereof, In2Games shall promptly
refund the difference in price to Distributor.
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6.2
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The prices set
out in sub-clause 6.1 shall be recalculated if, at the date
In2Games accepts an Order the exchange rate of the Euro/Pound
and/or the US Dollar/Pound fluctuates in either direction by more
than 3% of the exchange rate value as at the date of this
Agreement.
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