Exhibit 10.18
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PURCHASE
AGREEMENT
THIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PURCHASE
AGREEMENT is executed effective as of June 30, 2004, by and among
Lowrie Management LLLP, a Colorado limited liability limited
partnership(hereinafter referred to as “Lowrie”) and
W.C.C. Acquisitions Corp, a Colorado corporation (hereinafter
referred to as “WCC”), VCG Holding Corp., a Colorado
corporation (hereinafter referred to as “VCG”), and
Glendale Restaurants Concepts, Ltd., a Colorado limited partnership
doing business as “Penthouse Denver” (hereinafter
referred to as the “Company”).
WHEREAS, the Company owns and
operates an adult entertainment nightclub known as Penthouse Denver
located at 4451 E. Virginia Avenue, Denver, Colorado
(“Penthouse Denver” or the “Premises”) and
is licensed by the State of Colorado to sell liquor on the
Premises.
WHEREAS, in connection with the
VCG’s purchase of the one percent general partnership
interest and a eighty-nine and half percent (89.5%) limited
partnership interest for 200,000 shares of restricted common stock
from VCG and a $4,000,000 to be paid per the terms of a promissory
note and security agreement executed upon the approval of the
transfer of the liquor license to the VCG (Exhibit A).
WHEREAS, WCC owns the general
partnership interest of the Company (1%).
WHEREAS, WCC is the general partner
of other limited partnerships and this sale does not include these
other partnerships or any ownership of WCC direct or
indirect.
WHEREAS, Lowrie owns a 89.5% of
limited partnership interest of the Company.
WHEREAS, VCG has offered to
purchase, and WCC and Lowrie has offered to sell, all of its
ownership of the Company in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of
the above premises, the respective representations, warranties and
agreements herein contained, and other good and valuable
consideration, the adequacy and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.1 Agreement to Purchase
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VCG hereby agrees to purchase, and WCC hereby
agrees to sell, transfer, assign and deliver to VCG, the general
partnership interest it owns in the Company for a 200,000 shares of
restricted common stock of VCG.
VCG hereby agrees to purchase, and Lowrie hereby
agrees to sell, transfer, assign and deliver to VCG, all of the
limited partnership interest it owns in the Company for a
$4,000,000 promissory note and security agreement payable to
Lowrie, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
1.2 Closing . The completion
of the purchase shall take place at such place and time as may be
agreed between the parties, no later than July 31, 2004 (the
“Termination Date”). The date of completion of the
purchase shall be hereinafter referred to as the “Closing
Date.” Regardless of the Closing Date, the parties agree that
the purchase shall be effective June 30, 2004 (the “Purchase
Date”).
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Actions
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2.1 VCG Actions at Closing .
On the Closing Date, VCG shall deliver to WCC and
Lowrie:
2.0.1 200,000 shares of restricted
common stock of VCG issued to WCC.
2.0.2 The original $4,000,000
promissory note and security agreement from VCG to Lowrie, a copy
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2.3.3 A certificate executed by VCG
confirming the representations and warranties contained in Section
3 hereof as of the Closing Date.
2.2 On the Closing Date, WCC and
Lowrie shall deliver to VCG:
2.0.1 A certificate representing
transfer of all of WCC’s general partnership interest of the
Company, properly endorsed and assigned to VCG Holding Corp., and
any other instruments or documents that may be necessary, desirable
or appropriate to transfer and assign to VCG all of its general
partnership interest of the Company, all in a form and substance
satisfactory to counsel for VCG;
2.0.2 A certificate representing
transfer of all of Lowrie’s limited partnership interest of
the Company, properly endorsed and assigned to VCG Holding Corp.,
and any other instruments or documents that may be necessary,
desirable or appropriate to transfer and assign to VCG all of its
limited partnership interest of the Company, all in a form and
substance satisfactory to counsel for VCG;
2.0.3 A certificate executed by WCC,
Lowrie and the Company confirming the representations and
warranties contained in Sections 4 and 5 hereof as of the Closing
Date;
2.0.4 All of the books and records
of the Company.
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(VCG)
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(Seller)
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2.4.5 Any and all other documents
reasonably requested by VCG to be delivered by Seller at
Closing.
3. Representations and Warranties of
VCG . VCG represents
and warrants to Seller, as of the date hereof and up to and
including the Closing Date, as follows:
3.1 Organization and Good
Standing . VCG is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of
Colorado.
3.2 Corporate Powers, Compliance
with Other Instruments, and Law . VCG has the unconditional
right, power and authority to execute, pursue and complete this
Agreement, and neither the execution of this Agreement, nor the
completion of the acts and events described in and/or contemplated
by this Agreement, in accordance with its provisions, will violate
the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, or bylaws of VCG, nor
any existing law, order, rule, regulation, writ, injunction or
decree of any governmental entity having jurisdiction over VCG or
its properties.
4. Representations and Warranties of Seller
and the Company .
WCC., Lowrie, and the Company, jointly and severally, represent and
warrant to VCG, as of the date hereof and up to and including the
Closing Date, as follows:
4.1 Organization and Good
Standing . The Company is a limited partnership duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State
of Colorado. The Company has full power and authority, corporate
and otherwise, to carry on its business as and where now conducted
and to own and operate the properties and assets now owned and
operated by it. The Company is duly qualified to transact business
and in good standing in each jurisdiction where the ownership of
its properties and assets or the conduct of its business requires
it to be licensed or qualified to do business.
4.2 Limited Partnerships Powers,
Compliance with Other Instruments, Governmental Consents and
Laws. The General Partner has the unconditional right, power
and authority to execute, pursue and complete this Agreement. The
execution and completion of this Agreement and the completion of
the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by
the Board of Directors of the WCC. Neither the execution of this
Agreement, nor the completion of the acts and events described in
and/or contemplated by this Agreement, in accordance with its
provisions, will alter the rights or remedies of the Company with
respect to others, or conflict with or constitute a default under
or a breach or a violation of or grounds for termination of, or an
event which, with the lapse of time or notice, could constitute a
default under or breach or violation or grounds for termination of
(i) the articles of incorporation, as amended, or bylaws of the
Company as the same are currently in effect, (ii) any note,
indenture, mortgage, deed of trust or other agreement or instrument
to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound, (iii) any
existing law, order, rule, regulation, writ, injunction or decree
of any union or any government, governmental department,
commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality or court,
domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company or its
properties. Except for (i) all necessary approvals by
the
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State of Colorado with respect to the transfer
of the Company’s license to sell liquor and (ii) any adult
entertainment license, no consent, approval, authorization or order
of any person, entity, court or governmental agency or body or
union or other body is required by the Company to complete the
transactions contemplated herein.
4.5 Licenses . The Company is
currently licensed to present live adult entertainment by the City
of Glendale, Colorado, and is in compliance with all reporting
obligations and other requirements of such license. Company has
delivered to VCG a true, correct and complete copy of the sexually
oriented business license and tavern liquor license, the original
both are at the Premises, and the same is in full force and effect.
No person or entity (including, but not limited to, the State of
Colorado) has commenced any proceeding against the Company, or
against any person currently or previously associated with the
Company or Penthouse Denver, for the revocation or suspension of
any such license, or for the imposition of any conditions thereon,
or for the imposition of any fine or penalty on the
Company.
4.6 Delivery of Documents and
Schedules .
4.6.1 The Company has delivered to
VCG a complete and accurate list, attached hereto as Schedule
4.6.1, of all liens, encumbrances, licenses, leases, employment
agreements (including any pension, profit sharing, bonus or
severance pay commitments), collective bargaining agreements, and
other contracts, undertakings, and commitments to which the Company
is a party or by which it is bound or to which any of its
properties or assets are subject. The Company has performed all
obligations required to be performed by it under such liens,
encumbrances, licenses, leases, contracts, agreements, and other
undertakings and commitments and is not in default under any of
them.
4.6.2 The Company has delivered to
VCG a complete and accurate list, attached hereto as Schedule
4.6.2, of all property and assets owned by the Company, including,
but not limited to, all equipment, furniture, fixtures, and other
physical assets and property owned by the Company and used in
connection with the operation of Centerfold Showclub. The Company
has good and marketable title to all property and assets used in
its business, including, but not limited to, all property and
assets reflected in the Financial Statements, as defined in Section
4.7, and in Schedule 4.6.2, and all property and assets acquired by
it after the date of the Financial Statements, subject to no liens,
mortgages, pledges, encumbrances, or charges of any kind except as
set forth in Schedule 4.6.1. The property and assets of the
Company, including, but not limited to, equipment and other
facilities of the Company, have been properly maintained, are in
good working and operating condition and repair, and are suitable
for the uses for which they are intended and for their use in the
business. There are no security interests on any of the property
and assets that arose in connection with any failure or alleged
failure to pay any tax.
4.6.3 The Company has delivered to
VCG a complete and accurate list, attached hereto as Schedule
4.6.3, briefly describing all general liability policies and other
insurance
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policies maintained by the Company, including
the annual costs of such policies. These policies are in amounts
and provide coverage customarily maintained by similar businesses
similarly situated and are and shall be in full force and effect
through the Closing Date.
4.6.4 The Company has delivered to
VCG a complete and accurate list, attached hereto as Schedule
4.6.4, of all employees and independent contractors of the Company
and their respective rates of compensation, including benefits, if
any. All of the employees and independent contracts have and will
have received all compensation and benefits due from the Company
through the Closing Date.
4.6.5 The Company has delivered to
VCG a complete and accurate list, attached as Schedule 4.6.5, of
all bank accounts presently maintained by the Company, showing the
names of all persons authorized to make withdrawals or sign checks
on those accounts or have access to them, and any powers of
attorney, presently in effect, granted by the Company.
4.6.6 Other than as set forth on
Schedule 4.6.6 attached hereto, no litigation, proceeding, or
controversy is pending against the Company or its assets before any
court or any governmental agency and, to the knowledge of Seller or
the Company, no such litigation, proceeding, or controversy is
threatened or anticipated. The Company has not violated any laws,
regulations, or orders applicable to its business or activities,
and the conduct of the present business of the Company at its
present location is in conformity with all zoning and building code
requirements.
4.6.7 The Company has delivered to
VCG true, complete, unmodified and correct copies of the
Company’s federal, state and local tax returns.
4.7 Financial Statements .
Attached as Schedule 4.7 are true and complete copies of the
financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2002 and
2003, and June 30 2004. The financial statements are complete and
accurate, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting (“GAAP”) principles consistently applied,
and present fairly, to the extent reported thereon, the financial
position of the Company as of the end of the periods reflected
thereon. The financial statements attached hereto as Schedule 4.7
and information described herein is collectively referred to as the
“Financial Statements.”
4.8 Independent Certified Public
Accountants . The Financial Statements have been audited by
Ronald Chadwick PC, CPA, independent certified public
accountant.
4.9 Material Transactions and
Adverse Changes . Between the date of the Company’s
Financial Statements and the Closing Date, there has not and will
not have been, occurred or arisen:
4.9.1 Any material adverse change in
the business or financial condition of the Company from that shown
in the Financial Statements; or
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4.9.2 Any damage or destruction in
the nature of a casualty loss, whether covered by insurance or not,
materially and adversely affecting any one or more assets,
properties or the business of the Company; or
4.9.3 Irrespective of any rights to
indemnification, any waiver, release or deferral, by the Company of
any right to substantial value or significance which singly or in
the aggregate is material to the Company; or
4.9.4 Any borrowing of money or any
commitment to borrow money by the Company or any cancellation,
termination or modification of any existing loan and/or commitment
to lend money to the Company; or
4.9.5 The creation of or entrance
into any new or existing business entity by the Company;
or
4.9.6 Any other event, condition or
state of facts of any character which materially and adversely
affects, or, threatens to materially and adversely affect, the
business, properties or assets of the Company, or results of
operations or financial condition of the Company.
4.10 Taxes .
4.10.1 All personal property tax,
transaction privilege tax, payroll withholdings, workman’s
compensation, income tax, excise tax, unemployment, social
security, occupation, franchise and other taxes, duties or charges
levied, assessed or imposed upon the Company by the United States
or by any government, state, municipality or governmental
subdivision have been and shall be duly paid by the Company through
the Closing Date. All federal state and local income excise,
unemployment, social security, occupation, franchise and other tax
reports and returns and other reports required by law or regulation
have been and shall be duly filed by the Company through the
Closing Date. The Company has withheld and paid when due all taxes
required to have been withheld and paid in connection with amounts
paid or owing to any employees, independent contractors, creditors,
stockholders or other third parties, through the Closing Date. The
Company and Seller have no basis to expect that any authority will
assess any additional taxes for any period for which tax returns
shall have been filed at the Closing Date. There is not, and as of
the Closing Date there shall not be, any dispute or claim
concerning any tax liability of the Company either (a) claimed or
raised by any authority in writing or (b) as to which the Company
or Seller has knowledge based upon personal contact with any agent
of such authority. There are not, and as of the Closing Date there
shall not be, any liabilities for prior years’ taxes that
could constitute a lien against any part of the Company’s
assets or property or subject VCG or the Company to liability
therefore.
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4.10.2 Adequate reserves have been
established for all income and other tax liabilities on the
Financial Statements for the period then ended and for all
preceding periods through the Closing Date for the
Company.
4.10.3 The Company has not waived
and will not waive any statute of limitations with respect to any
of its liabilities, including, without limitation, liability for
federal income or any other taxes for any period prior to the
Closing Date.
4.10.4 No consents have been filed
pursuant to Section 754 b of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by
the Company or any transferor of the Company through the Closing
Date.
4.10.5 After the Closing Date,
neither the Company nor VCG shall have any obligation to pay any
tax attributable to a period or activity prior to the Purchase
Date. Any income tax obligation or benefit for the tax period ended
December 31, 2004 shall be attributed between WCC, Lowrie and VCG
on the basis of the income and expenses of the Company for that
part of the year that the Shares were owned by the respective
party.
4.11 Contracts . The Company
is not a party to any contract not made in the ordinary course of
business, nor is the Company a party to any (1) contract for the
employment of any officer or individual employee.
4.12 Contingent Liabilities .
There are no claims, actions, suits, proceedings or investigations
pending or threatened, against or affecting the Company or its
property or assets, in any court or before or by any federal,
state, municipal or other governmental department, commission,
board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, or
arbitration tribunal, or other forum. There are no judgments,
decrees, orders, writs, injunctions, demands or any other mandates
outstanding to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound
or its property or assets affected.
4.13 Guarantees . There are
no contracts or commitments by the Company directly or indirectly
guaranteeing the payment, performance or both payment and
performance of the obligations of third parties.
4.14 Compliance with Laws .
The Compan