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Exhibit 10.26
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PURCHASE AGREEMENT is executed
effective as of December 18, 2006 , by and among Lowrie
Management LLLP, a Colorado limited liability limited
partnership(hereinafter referred to as "Lowrie") and W.C.C.
Acquisitions Inc, a Colorado corporation (hereinafter referred to
as "WCC"), VCG Holding Corp., a Colorado corporation (hereinafter
referred to as "VCG"), and Denver Restaurants Concepts, LP., a
Colorado limited partnership doing business as "PT’s
Showclub" (hereinafter referred to as the "Company").
WHEREAS, the Company owns and operates an adult entertainment
nightclub known as PT’s Showclub Denver located at 1601 West
Evans Avenue, Denver, Colorado ("PT’s Showclub" 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 Ninety-Two percent
(92%) limited partnership interest for 50,000 shares of
restricted common stock from VCG and a $5,500,000 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 92% 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. The Purchase
1.1 Agreement to Purchase .
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 50,000 shares of restricted
common stock of VCG.
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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
$5,500,000 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 December 31, 2006 (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 Decemebr 31, 2006 (the
"Purchase Date").
2. Actions on the Closing Date
2.1 VCG Actions at Closing . On the Closing Date, VCG
shall deliver to WCC and Lowrie:
2.0.1 50,000 shares of restricted common stock of VCG issued to
WCC.
2.0.2 The original $5,500,000 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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(Company)
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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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(Company)
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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 Denver, 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 PT’s
Showclub 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
PT’s 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, 2003 and 2004, and November 30, 2005.
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, 2006 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 manda
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