Exhibit
10.1
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND
SALE
(383 Colorow Drive, Salt Lake City,
Utah)
This Agreement of Purchase and Sale
(“Agreement”) is made as of the 9th day of May, 2007
(“Effective Date”) between BMR-383 Colorow Drive LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company (“Seller”), and NPS
Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation
(“Purchaser”).
Subject to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement, Seller will sell to Purchaser,
and Purchaser will purchase from Seller the Property (as defined
below), including an approximately 93,650 rentable square foot,
three-story, laboratory and office building located at 383 Colorow
Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 (the “Building”). The
land underlying the Building is not owned by Seller and is subject
to that certain Ground Lease dated the 10 th
day of
December, 2003 (the “Ground Lease”), between the
Seller, as lessee, and the University of Utah, as ground lessor
(“Ground Lessor”).
ARTICLE 1. PROPERTY/PURCHASE
PRICE
1.1. Property . Subject to
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Seller agrees to sell
to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to purchase from Seller, the
following property (collectively, the
“Property”):
(a) The Building;
(b) Seller’s leasehold
interest in the land described in Exhibit A attached hereto
(the “Land”), subject to the terms and conditions of
the Ground Lease, and all other right, title and interest of Seller
in and to (i) all and singular the rights, benefits,
privileges, easements, tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances
thereon or in anyway appertaining to such Land; and (ii) all
strips and gores and any land lying in the bed of any street, road
or alley, open or proposed, adjoining such Land;
(c) All right, title and interest of
Seller, if any, in and to all improvements and fixtures located on
the Land (the “Improvements”). The Building, Land and
Improvements are collectively referred to herein as the “Real
Property; and
(d) The “Intangible
Property,” being all, right, title and interest of Seller, if
any, in and to: (i) all intangible personal property now or
hereafter used exclusively in connection with the operation,
ownership, maintenance, management, or occupancy of the Real
Property (to the extent assignable); (ii) the plans and
specifications for the Improvements (to the extent assignable);
(iii) warranties, indemnities, applications, permits,
approvals and licenses (to the extent applicable in any way to the
above referenced Real Property or the Tangible Personal Property
and assignable); and (iv) insurance proceeds and condemnation
awards or claims thereto to the extent provided be assigned to
Purchaser hereunder.
1.2. Purchase Price . The
total purchase price to be paid to Seller by Purchaser for the
Property shall be TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS ($20,000,000) (the
“Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price, as adjusted for
prorations, deposits and other adjustments as provided herein,
shall be paid to Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately
available funds or in cash.
1.3. Deposit of Earnest Money
. Within two (2) business days (in this Agreement, a business
day shall mean any day of the year other than any Saturday or
Sunday or any other day on which banks located in San Diego,
California generally are closed for business) after the Effective
Date, Purchaser shall deposit TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($250,000) in cash (such amount, including any interest earned
thereon, the “Earnest Money”) with the Escrow Agent (as
defined below). The Escrow Agent shall hold and disburse the
Earnest Money in accordance with the escrow provisions in Exhibit
B. The Earnest Money shall be non-refundable, except as otherwise
provided herein. Seller shall not deliver any instruction to the
Escrow Agent calling for disbursement of the Earnest Money to
Seller except following the occurrence of Purchaser’s default
hereunder and the expiration of any applicable cure period or as
otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, and Seller further
agrees to provide Purchaser with a copy of such instruction
concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Escrow Agent.
Provided such supplemental escrow instructions are not in conflict
with this Agreement as it may be amended in writing from time to
time, Seller and Purchaser agree to execute such supplemental
escrow instructions as may be appropriate to enable Escrow Agent to
comply with the terms of this Agreement
1.4. Title Company and Escrow
Agent . The “Escrow Agent” and “Title
Company” are: LandAmerica Commercial Services represented by
Kathy Leicht, Senior Title Officer.
1.5. Closing Date . The
“Closing Date” shall mean May 30, 2007.
ARTICLE 2. GROUND LEASE, NPS
LEASE, OPERATIONS AND RISK OF LOSS
2.1. Ground Lease
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(a) Estoppel and Consent .
Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain an
estoppel certificate from Ground Lessor under the Ground Lease,
which contains among other things, Ground Lessor’s consent to
the transfer of Seller’s leasehold interest in the Land and
Improvements to Purchaser, in the form of Exhibit C (“Ground
Lessor’s Consent”). Ground Lessor’s Consent shall
be delivered to Ground Lessor no later than one (1) business
day after the Effective Date and Seller shall apply commercially
reasonable efforts to obtain the same, duly executed by Ground
Lessor. In the event that Ground Lessor’s Consent is not
obtained at least five (5) business days before the Closing
Date, Seller may unilaterally extend the Closing Date one
(1) time by up to thirty (30) days;
(b) Transfer Costs .
Purchaser shall pay, if any, all: (i) transfer fees and other
fees, costs and expenses charged by Ground Lessor in connection
with the assignment of the Ground Lease, and (ii) recording
costs and expenses relating to the recordation of the amendment to
the Ground Lease. Each party shall pay the fees charged by its
attorneys in connection with the assignment of the Ground
Lease;
(c) Cooperation . The parties
shall cooperate in good faith and with reasonable diligence to
secure Ground Lessor’s Consent prior to the Closing
Date.
2.2. NPS Lease . Upon the
Closing, the Lease Agreement between the parties dated as of
December 22, 2005 (the “NPS Lease”) shall
terminate (the “NPS Lease Termination”) and the
$300,000 security deposit tendered by Purchaser under the NPS Lease
(less the amount of any unpaid monetary obligations of Purchaser as
the Tenant under the NPS Lease which accrued prior to the Closing,
including any outstanding rent, at the Closing) shall be credited
to Purchaser against the Purchase Price at the Closing.
2.3. Ongoing Operations .
From the Effective Date until the Closing:
(a) Maintenance of Insurance
. Seller shall continue to carry its existing insurance through the
Closing Date, and shall not allow any breach, default, termination
or cancellation of such insurance policies or agreements to occur
or exist.
(b) New Contracts . Without
Purchaser’s prior written consent in each instance, Seller
will not enter into or amend, terminate, waive any default under,
or grant concessions regarding any contract or agreement that will
be an obligation affecting the Property or binding on Purchaser
after the Closing.
(c) Leasing Arrangements .
Seller will not enter into any lease, sublease of space or other
occupancy agreements affecting the Real Property, and any and all
amendments and supplements thereto, and any and all guaranties and
security received by landlord in connection therewith without
Purchaser’s prior written consent.
(d) Ground Lease . Seller
covenants and agrees not to modify the Ground Lease and to comply
with the terms of the Ground Lease to the extent such compliance is
not the obligation of Purchaser under the NPS Lease.
(e) Exclusive Negotiations .
Seller shall: (i) remove the Property from the market, and
(ii) not actively solicit or negotiate with any other
prospective purchasers of the Property.
2.4. Damage . Upon the
Effective Date, the full risk of loss with respect to the Property
shall pass to Purchaser and shall remain with Purchaser after the
Closing and delivery of the Deed (as defined below). Purchaser
shall promptly give Seller written notice of any material damage to
the Property, describing such damage, whether such damage is
covered by insurance and the estimated cost of repairing such
damage, provided that such damage is
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known to Purchaser. For purposes of this
Section 2.4, “material” means damage in excess of
$100,000. Seller shall transfer and assign any insurance proceeds
or rights thereto to Purchaser at the Closing. This Agreement, and
the parties’ obligations to purchase and sell the property,
shall survive any such damage to the Property.
2.5. Condemnation . Seller
shall promptly give Purchaser notice of any eminent domain
proceedings that are contemplated, threatened or instituted with
respect to the Property. Seller shall, at the Closing, assign to
Purchaser its entire right, title and interest in and to any
condemnation award, and Purchaser shall have the right during the
pendency of this Agreement to negotiate and otherwise deal with the
condemning authority in respect of such matter. This Agreement, and
the parties’ obligations to purchase and sell the property,
shall survive any such proceedings.
ARTICLE 3. CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT
3.1. Conditions to Seller’s
Obligation to Close . In addition to all other conditions set
forth herein, the obligation of Seller to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereunder shall be contingent upon the
following:
(a) Representations .
Purchaser’s representations and warranties contained herein
shall be true and correct as of the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date;
(b) Performance . As of the
Closing Date, Purchaser shall have performed its obligations
hereunder and all deliveries to be made by Purchaser at Closing
have been tendered;
(c) Ground Lease . Ground
Lessor’s Consent shall have been obtained;
(d) Board Approval . Seller
shall have obtained approval from the board of directors of BioMed
Realty Trust, as sole owner of Seller, to enter into this Agreement
and to execute the documents contemplated hereby; and
(e) Other Condition . Any
other condition set forth in this Agreement to Seller’s
obligation to close shall have been satisfied by the applicable
date.
3.2. Conditions to
Purchaser’s Obligation to Close . In addition to all
other conditions set forth herein, the obligation of Purchaser to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereunder shall be
contingent upon the following:
(a) Representations .
Seller’s representations and warranties contained herein
shall be true and correct as of the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date;
(b) Performance . As of the
Closing Date, Seller shall have performed its obligations hereunder
and all deliveries to be made by Seller at Closing have been
tendered;
(c) Default . As of the
Closing Date, Seller shall not be in default under any agreement to
be assigned to, or obligation to be assumed by, Purchaser under
this Agreement;
(d) Ground Lease Condition .
(1) Seller shall have obtained and delivered to Purchaser at
least one (1) business day prior to the expiration of the
Closing Date, the Ground Lessor’s Consent, and (2) as of
the Closing Date, the Ground Lease shall be in full force and
effect; and
(e) Title . Upon the sole
condition of payment of the premium, at Closing, the Title Company
shall irrevocably commit to issue to Purchaser an ALTA
Owner’s Policy of title insurance, with extended coverage
(i.e., with ALTA General Exceptions deleted), dated as of the date
and time of the recording of the Deed (as defined below) vesting
title in Purchaser, in the amount of the Purchase Price, insuring
Purchaser as owner of good, marketable and indefeasible fee simple
title to the Building and the Improvements, and Purchaser as holder
of the leasehold interest in the Land pursuant to the Ground Lease,
subject only to the Permitted Exceptions (the “Title
Policy”). “Permitted Exceptions” means the
following exceptions: exceptions approved by Purchaser pursuant to
this Agreement; real estate and personal property taxes, and
utility charges and assessments, not yet due and payable; the
Ground Lease; tenants in possession; any exceptions to title as of
the date and time title vested in Seller (December 20, 2005) or any
exceptions thereafter caused or permitted to be caused by
Purchaser; all laws,
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regulations and ordinances; all
matters that would be shown on an ALTA survey of the Property; and
the exceptions and other matters described on Exhibit H attached
hereto.
(f) Bankruptcy . No
proceeding has been commenced against Seller under the federal
Bankruptcy Code or any state law for relief of debtors.
3.3. Failure of Condition
Precedent . So long as a party is not in default beyond
applicable notice and cure periods hereunder, if any condition to
such party’s obligation to proceed with the Closing hereunder
has not been satisfied as of the Closing Date and such condition is
not cured within five (5) days after receipt of notice of
default from the non-defaulting party, such non-defaulting party
may, in its sole discretion, either (i) terminate this
Agreement by delivering written notice to the other party on or
before the Closing Date or other applicable date whereupon the
Earnest Money shall be returned to Purchaser if Seller is the
defaulting party or paid to Seller if Purchaser is the defaulting
party, or (ii) elect to close, notwithstanding the
non-satisfaction of such condition, in which event such party shall
be deemed to have waived any such condition.
ARTICLE 4. DEFAULT AND
REMEDIES
4.1. Purchaser’s Defaults;
Seller’s Remedies .
(a) In the event of a breach by
Purchaser of its obligations under this Agreement to effect the
Closing, which breach is not cured within five (5) days after
Purchaser’s receipt of notice of default from Seller
(provided that no such cure period shall extend the Closing Date or
apply for a breach of the obligation to close by the Closing Date)
and Seller is willing, ready and able to perform its obligations
hereunder, Seller’s sole remedy shall be to terminate this
Agreement and receive and retain all of the Earnest Money and any
earnings thereon as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. PURCHASER
AND SELLER AGREE THAT IT WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT OR
IMPRACTICAL TO QUANTIFY THE ACTUAL DAMAGES TO SELLER IN THE EVENT
OF A BREACH BY PURCHASER, THAT THE AMOUNT OF ALL EARNEST MONEY IS A
REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF SUCH ACTUAL DAMAGES, AND THAT SELLER’S
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN THE EVENT OF A BREACH BY PURCHASER SHALL BE TO
RETAIN ALL EARNEST MONEY AND ANY EARNINGS THEREON AS LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES.
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(b) After Closing, in the event of a
breach by Purchaser of its obligations under this Agreement that
survive Closing, Seller may exercise any rights and remedies
available at law or in equity.
4.2. Seller’s Defaults;
Purchaser’s Remedies .
(a) In the event of a material
breach by Seller of its obligations under this Agreement, which
breach is not cured within five (5) days after Seller’s
receipt of notice of default from Purchaser (provided that no such
cure period shall extend the Closing Date or apply for a breach of
the obligation to close by the Closing Date), Purchaser may elect
one of the following two remedies: (a) terminate this
Agreement and receive a refund of the Earnest Money, any earnings
thereon, plus reimbursement from Seller for Purchaser’s
reasonable out of pocket costs incurred in connection with the
negotiation of this Agreement up to $25,000; or (b) enforce
specific performance of this Agreement against Seller, including
the right to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees. PURCHASER
AND SELLER AGREE THAT IT WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT OR
IMPRACTICAL TO QUANTIFY THE ACTUAL DAMAGES TO PURCHASER IN THE
EVENT OF A BREACH BY SELLER, THAT THE AMOUNT OF ALL EARNEST MONEY
IS A REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF SUCH ACTUAL DAMAGES, AND THAT IN THE
EVENT PURCHASER SELECTS TO ENFORCE ITS REMEDIES UNDER
(A) ABOVE, PURCHASER SHALL RECEIVE A REFUND OF ALL EARNEST
MONEY AND ANY EARNINGS THEREON, AND PURCHASER’S OUT OF POCKET
COSTS.
(b) After Closing, in the event of a
breach by Seller of its obligations under this Agreement that
survive Closing, Purchaser may exercise any rights and remedies
available at law or in equity.
4.3. Limited Liability .
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Purchaser on its
own behalf and on behalf of its agents, members, partners,
employees, representatives, officers, directors, agents, related
and
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affiliated entities, successors and assigns
(collectively, the “ Purchaser Parties ”) hereby
agrees that in no event or circumstance shall any of the members,
partners, employees, representatives, officers, directors, agents,
property management company, affiliated or related entities of
Seller or Seller’s property management company have any
personal liability under this Agreement. Seller on its own behalf
and on behalf of its agents, members, partners, employees,
representatives, related and affiliated entities, successors and
assigns hereby agrees that in no event or circumstance shall any of
the Purchaser Parties have any personal liability under this
Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
herein, except with respect to Seller’s obligations to
cooperate in causing the return of the Earnest Money to Purchaser:
(a) the maximum aggregate liability of Seller, and the maximum
aggregate amount which may be awarded to and collected by Purchaser
(including, without limitation, for any breach of any
representation, warranty and/or covenant of Seller) under this
Agreement or any documents executed pursuant hereto or in
connection herewith, including, without limitation, the Exhibits
attached hereto (collectively, the “ Other Documents
”) shall, under no circumstances whatsoever, exceed 1% of the
Purchase Price (the “ CAP Amount ”); and
(b) no claim by Purchaser alleging a breach by Seller of any
representation, warranty and/or covenant of Seller contained herein
or any of the Other Documents may be made, and Seller shall not be
liable for any judgment in any action based upon any such claim,
unless and until such claim, either alone or together with any
other claims by Purchaser alleging a breach by Seller of any such
representation, warranty and/or covenant, is for an aggregate
amount in excess of $50,000.00 (the “ Floor Amount
”), in which event Seller’s liability respecting any
final judgment concerning such claim or claims shall be for the
entire amount thereof, subject to the CAP Amount set forth in
clause (a) above; provided, however, that if any such final
judgment is for an amount that is less than or equal to the Floor
Amount, then Seller shall have no liability with respect thereto,
but Purchaser shall be the prevailing party for purposes of
Section 8.13 .
ARTICLE 5. CLOSING
5.1. Closing and Escrow . The
consummation of the transaction contemplated herein
(“Closing”) shall occur on the Closing Date at the
offices of the Escrow Agent. Closing shall occur through an escrow
with the Escrow Agent. Funds shall be deposited into and held by
Escrow Agent in a closing escrow account with a bank satisfactory
to Purchaser and Seller. Upon satisfaction or completion of all
closing conditions and deliveries, Escrow Agent shall immediately
record and deliver the Deed and deliver the closing documents to
the appropriate parties and make disbursements according to the
closing statements executed by Seller and Purchaser. Provided such
supplemental escrow instructions are not in conflict with this
Agreement as it may be amended in writing from time to time, Seller
and Purchaser agree to execute such supplemental escrow
instructions as may be appropriate to enable Escrow Agent to comply
with the terms of this Agreement. The parties understand that the
Closing shall occur in San Diego, California requiring that all
necessary deliveries to escrow must be completed by 11:00 A.M. on
the Closing Date.
5.2. Seller’s Deliveries in
Escrow . On or before 11:00 A.M. on the Closing Date, Seller
shall deliver in escrow to the Escrow Agent the
following:
(a) Deed . That certain
Special Warranty Deed substantially in the form of Exhibit D
attached hereto (“Deed”), sufficient to vest title to
the Property in Purchaser subject only to the Permitted
Exceptions;
(b) Bill of Sale and Assignment
of Ground Lease and Contracts . A counterpart of the Bill of
Sale and Assignment of Ground Lease and Contracts substantially in
the form of Exhibit E attached hereto (“Bill of Sale”),
executed and acknowledged by Seller;
(c) NPS Lease Termination . A
counterpart of the NPS Lease Termination substantially in the form
of Exhibit F attached hereto;
(d) State Law Disclosures .
Such disclosures and reports as are required by applicable state
and local law in connection with the conveyance of real
property;
(e) FIRPTA . A Foreign
Investment in Real Property Tax Act affidavit executed by
Seller;
(f) Authority . Evidence of
the existence, organization and authority of Seller and of the
authority of the persons executing documents on behalf of Seller
required by and reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser’s
counsel and Escrow Agent;
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(g) Ground Lease . A copy of
the Ground Lessor’s Consent; and
(h) Other Deliveries . Any
other Closing deliveries required to be made by or on behalf of
Seller hereunder or reasonably required to effect the Closing of
this transaction consistent with this Agreement.
5.3. Purchaser’s Deliveries
in Escrow . On or before 9:00 AM on the Closing Date, Purchaser
shall deliver in escrow to the Escrow Agent the
following:
(a) Purchase Price . The
Purchase Price, less (i) the Earnest Money that is applied to
the Purchase Price plus or minus applicable prorations, deposited
by Purchaser with the Escrow Agent, and (ii) in accordance
with Section 2.2 , the $300,000 security deposit under
the NPS lease (less the amount of any unpaid monetary obligations
of Purchaser as the Tenant under the NPS Lease, which accrued prior
to the closing including any outstanding rent, at the Closing). The
Purchase Price shall be tendered by Purchaser in immediate,
same-day federal funds wired for credit into the Escrow
Agent’s escrow account;
(b) Bill of Sale and Assignment
of Ground Lease and Contracts . A counterpart of the Bill of
Sale, executed by Purchaser;
(c) NPS Lease Termination . A
counterpart of the NPS Lease Termination, executed by
Purchaser;
(d) State Law Disclosures .
Such disclosures and reports as are required by applicable state
and local law in connection with the conveyance of real
property;
(e) Indemnity . A
mechanic’s lien indemnity, if required, in form reasonably
satisfactory to the Escrow Agent and the Title Company;
and
(f) Other Deliveries . Any
other Closing deliveries required to be made by or on behalf of
Purchaser hereunder or reasonably required to effect the Closing of
this transaction consistent with this Agreement.
5.4. NPS Lease Termination .
Upon receipt of the fully executed NPS Lease Termination, Title
Company shall date the NPS Lease Termination the date of the
Closing and deliver a completely executed copy of the NPS Lease
Termination to Purchaser and Seller.
5.5. Closing Statements/Closing
Costs .
(a) Seller and Purchaser shall
deposit with the Escrow Agent executed closing statements
consistent with this Agreement in the form required by the Escrow
Agent.
(b) Seller and Purchaser shall
execute such returns, questionnaires and other documents as shall
be required with regard to all applicable real property transaction
taxes imposed by applicable federal, state or local law or
ordinance.
(c) Seller shall pay the fees of any
counsel representing Seller in connection with this transaction.
Seller shall also pay the following costs and expenses:
(i) one-half of the escrow fee, if
any, which may be charged by the Escrow Agent or the Title Company;
and
(ii) all of its recording
fees.
(d) Purchaser shall pay the fees of
any counsel representing Purchaser in connection with this
transaction. Purchaser shall also pay the following costs and
expenses:
(i) one-half of the escrow fee, if
any, which may be charged by the Escrow Agent or the Title
Company;
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(ii) the transfer fees, if any,
associated with the assignment of the Ground Lease pursuant to
Section 2.1 ;
(iii) the owner’s title
insurance premium for an owner’s title insurance policy and
any endorsements requested by Purchaser;
(iv) the excise, recording, deed,
imposed transfer tax, documentary stamp tax or similar tax which
becomes payable by reason of the transfer of the Property under
applicable state or local law, including, without limitation, any
real estate excise tax; and
(v) all of its recording
fees.
5.6. Possession . At the time
of Closing, Purchaser shall continue to possess the Property
without interruption.
5.7. Return of Records . At
the time of Closing, Seller shall return to Purchaser all books,
records and other information relating to the Property, which were
previously delivered to Seller by Purchaser (i.e. not items created
by or at the request of Seller) and are currently in Seller’s
possession.
ARTICLE 6. PRORATIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
6.1. Prorations . At least
two (2) business days prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall
provide to Purchaser such information and verification reasonably
necessary to support the prorations and adjustments under this
Article 6 . To the extent Purchaser pays operating expenses,
taxes, ground lease rent, assessments and utility charges with
respect to such Property pursuant to the NPS Lease, the Ground
Lease or as the sole occupant of the Building, Purchaser shall
continue to be responsible for and shall timely pay such charges
pursuant to the terms and provisions of the NPS Lease and Seller
shall not be responsible therefor. All other taxes, assessments and
utility charges with respect to such Property shall be prorated
between Seller and Purchaser, based on the actual number of days in
the applicable period, as of the close of the day immediately
preceding such Closing Date, with Seller bearing all such items to
the extent attributable to the period prior to such Closing Date
and Purchaser bearing all such items to the extent attributable the
period commencing on such Closing Date. Seller shall receive a
credit for any rent, operating expenses or other amounts to be paid
(and remain unpaid) by Purchaser to Seller that accrue on or before
the Closing Date pursuant to the terms of the NPS Lease.
6.3. Sales Commissions .
Seller and Purchaser represent and warrant each to the other that
they have not dealt with any real estate broker, sales person or
finder in connection with this transaction. In the event of any
claim for broker’s or finder’s fees or commissions in
connection with the negotiation, execution or consummation of this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, each party shall
indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against any
such claim based upon any statement, representation or agreement of
such party.
6.4. Pre-Closing Expenses .
Purchaser will not be delinquent in paying all bills and invoices
for labor, goods, material and services of any kind relating to the
respective Property, utility charges, taxes or any other fee or
charge that the Purchaser is obligated to pay pursuant to the NPS
Lease relating to the period prior to such Closing.
ARTICLE 7. REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES
7.1. Seller’s
Representations and Warranties . As a material inducement to
Purchaser to execute this Agreement and consummate this
transaction, Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser
that:
(a) Organization and
Authority . Seller has been duly organized, is validly
existing, and is in good standing as a Delaware limited liability
company. Seller is in good standing and is qualified to do business
in the state in which the Real Property is located. Seller has the
full right and authority and has obtained any and all consents
required to enter into this Agreement and to consummate or cause to
be consummated the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement
has been, and all of the documents to be delivered by Seller at the
Closing, will be, authorized and properly executed and constitute,
or will constitute, as appropriate, the valid and binding
obligations of Seller, enforceable in accordance with their
terms.
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(b) Conflicts and Pending Actions
or Proceedings . There is no agreement to which Seller is a
party or, to Seller’s knowledge, binding on Seller or the
Property which is in conflict with this Agreement, or which
challenges or impairs Seller’s ability to execute or perform
its obligations under this Agreement. There is not now pending or,
to the best of Seller’s knowledge, threatened, any action,
suit or proceeding before any court or governmental agency or body
against Seller that would prevent Seller from performing its
obligations hereunder or against or with respect to the Property.
No condemnation, eminent domain or similar proceedings are pending
or, to Seller’s knowledge, threatened with regard to the
Property. Seller has not received any notice and has no knowledge
of any pending or threatened liens, special assessments,
impositions or increases in assessed valuations to be made against
the Property.
(c) Ground Lease . To the
present, actual knowledge of Seller, the Ground Lease is in full
force and effect and no default, dispute or controversy exists with
respect to Seller’s obligations and responsibilities under
the Ground Lease.
7.2. Purchaser’s
Representations and Warranties . As a material inducement to
Seller to execute this Agreement and consummate this transaction,
Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller that:
(a) Organization and
Authority . Purchaser has been duly organized and is validly
existing as a Delaware corporation, in good standing and will be
qualified to do business in the state in which the Real Property is
located on the Closing Date. Subject only to obtaining certain
internal approvals prior to the Closing Date, Purchaser has the
full right and authority and has obtained any and all consents
required to enter into this Agreement and to consummate or cause to
be consummated the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement
has been, and all of the documents to be delivered by Purchaser at
the Closing will be, authorized and properly executed and
constitutes, or will constitute, as appropriate, the valid and
binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with
their terms.
(b) Conflicts and Pending
Action . There is no agreement to which Purchaser is a party or
to Purchaser’s knowledge binding on Purchaser which is in
conflict with this Agreement. There is no action or proceeding
pending or, to Purchaser’s knowledge, threatened against
Purchaser which challenges or impairs Purchaser’s ability to
execute or perform its obligations under this Agreement.
(c) “As-Is”
Purchase . Purchaser is an experienced commercial real estate
owner and, except as set forth in this Agreement or in any document
executed at Closing pursuant to or in connection with this
Agreement, shall rely solely upon its own evaluation and
investigation of the condition and all aspects of the Property.
Purchaser acknowledges that as the previous owner of the Property
who sold the Property to Seller on December 20, 2005, and as
the entity in possession and control of the Property for the entire
time since it sold its interest in the Property, Purchaser is in
the best position to know and understand the Property, and
Purchaser has inspected the Property and all of the documents that
Purchaser deems appropriate and has determined that the Property is
satisfactory to Purchaser to proceed with this transaction.
PURCHASER IS PURCHASING THE PROPERTY “AS-IS, WHERE IS AND
WITH ALL FAULTS” IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION, SUBJECT TO
REASONABLE USE, WEAR, TEAR, CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND NATURAL
DETERIORATION BETWEEN THE DATE HEREOF AND THE CLOSING DATE AND
FURTHER AGREES THAT NEITHER SELLER NOR ANY AGENT, DIRECT OR
INDIRECT PARTNER, DIRECT OR INDIRECT MEMBER, EMPLOYEE OR
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FOREGOING (i) SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY
LATENT OR PATENT DEFECTS IN THE PROPERTY OR (ii) HAVE MADE ANY
REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PROPERTY OR ANY PART
THEREOF, THE CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER THING RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH
HEREIN, AND (iii) PURCHASER, IN EXECUTING, DELIVERING AND
PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT, HAS NOT AND DOES NOT RELY UPON ANY
STATEMENT, INFORMATION, OR REPRESENTATION TO WHOMSOEVER MADE OR
GIVEN, WHETHER TO PURCHASER OR OTHERS, AND WHETHER DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, MADE BY ANY PERSON, EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. IN ADDITION TO THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER
REPRESENTS THAT BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE PURCHASER HAS EXAMINED
THE PROPERTY AND OTHER MATTERS AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE, AND IS
FAMILIAR WITH THE PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE
PROPERTY AND HAS CONDUCTED SUCH OTHER INVESTIGATION OF THE AFFAIRS
AND CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AS PURCHASER CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE.
NEITHER SELLER, NOR ANY AFFILIATE OF SELLER, NOR ANY AGENT, DIRECT
OR INDIRECT PARTNER, DIRECT OR INDIRECT MEMBER, EMPLOYEE OR
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
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FOREGOING HAVE MADE OR WILL BE
ALLEGED TO HAVE MADE ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES, PROMISES OR GUARANTIES WHATSOEVER TO PURCHASER, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND, IN PARTICULAR, NO SUCH REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES, PROMISES OR GUARANTIES HAVE BEEN MADE OR WILL BE MADE
OR WILL BE ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE PHYSICAL
CONDITION, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OR
OPERATION OF THE PROPERTY, THE ACTUAL OR PROJECTED REVENUE AND
EXPENSES OF THE PROPERTY, THE PERMITS, ZONING AND OTHER LAWS,
REGULATIONS AND RULES APPLICABLE TO THE PROPERTY OR THE COMPLIANCE
OF THE PROPERTY THEREWITH, THE CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN, CONDITION OR
SAFETY OF THE PROPERTY OR ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON OR ANY UTILITIES
AND SERVICES WITH RESPECT THERETO OR THE CONDITIONS OF ANY SOILS
AND GEOLOGY, LOT SIZE, OR SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY OR ITS
IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THE QUANTITY, QUALITY OR
CONDITION OF ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY OR FIXTURES, THE USE OR
OCCUPANCY OF THE PROPERTY OR ANY PART THEREOF OR ANY OTHER MATTER
OR THING AFFECTING OR RELATED TO THE PROPERTY OR THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATE