Exhibit 10.1
PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT
By And Among
THE OAKS BRADENTON,
LLC,
a Delaware limited liability
company
as
“Buyer”
OAKS HOLDINGS,
LLC,
a Florida limited liability
company
as
“Seller”
And
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
a California
corporation
as
“Escrow Agent”
Dated as of
February
[ ], 2009
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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ARTICLE II PURCHASE AND SALE
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Assumption of Liabilities.
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Adjustment of Purchase Price.
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ARTICLE III DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD
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Continuing Diligence and Inspection
Rights
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ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
SELLER
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Organization; Good Standing of Seller
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Organization; Good Standing of
Landlord
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Authority; Enforceability
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No Governmental Approvals
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS (cont’d)
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Broker’s or Finder’s Fees
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Landlord’s Consent to Option
Instruction
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ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
BUYER
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Organization and Good Standing
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Authorization and Binding Effect of
Documents
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Broker’s or Finder’s Fees
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ARTICLE VI OTHER COVENANTS
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Conduct of Business Prior to the
Closing
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Notification of Certain Matters
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Title; Additional Documents
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Post-Closing Obligations of Seller
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No Other Representations or
Warranties.
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Exercise of Option and Delivery of Deed by
Landlord
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ARTICLE VII CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE
OBLIGATION OF BUYER TO CLOSE
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Accuracy of Representations and Warranties;
Closing Certificate.
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Conveyance of Real Property
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Title Insurance and Survey.
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Delivery of Closing Documents
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Termination of Existing Management
Agreement.
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS (cont’d)
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ARTICLE VIII CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO
THE OBLIGATION OF SELLER TO CLOSE
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Accuracy of Representations and
Warranties.
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Performance of Agreements
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Delivery of Closing Documents.
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ARTICLE X INDEMNIFICATION
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Indemnification by Seller
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Administration of Indemnification
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ARTICLE XI DEFAULT AND
TERMINATION
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Obligations Upon Termination
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Sole and Exclusive Remedy
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ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS (cont’d)
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Section 1031 Exchange/Tax Planning
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Survival of Defined Terms
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No Third-Party Beneficiary
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EXHIBITS
TO THIS AGREEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF SELLER
DISCLOSURE LETTER
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Excluded
Personal Property
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Excluded
Property Agreements
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Consents of
Third Parties
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Litigation,
Proceedings and Investigations
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Rent Roll and
Resident Agreements
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Condition of
the Property
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Exceptions to
Seller Ownership
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Legal
Description of the Property
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List of
Property Agreements
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List of
Licenses Required for the Property
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Form of
Seller’s Counsel Opinion
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PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
(this “ Agreement
”) is dated the [___] day of February, 2009, by and
among: THE OAKS BRADENTON, LLC , a Delaware limited
liability company, or its successors or assigns (collectively, the
“ Buyer ”); OAKS HOLDINGS, LLC , a
Florida limited liability company (the “
Seller ” ”); and FIRST AMERICAN
TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY , a California corporation (“
Escrow Agent ”).
RECITALS
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A.
Seller is the lessee of an assisted living
facility known as Windsor Oaks (the “ Facility
”), located at 2614 43rd Street West Bradenton, Florida
34209, pursuant to a lease dated November 1, 2003 (the “
Lease ”) by and between the Seller and HEALTH CARE
REIT, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “ Landlord
”). The Lease relates to said assisted living
facility, including all furniture, fixtures, inventory, equipment
and other personalty items owned by the Landlord located
therein.
B.
The Lease and the option letter given by Landlord to
Seller dated October 16, 2008 related thereto provides the Seller
with an Option (the “ Option ”) to purchase said
assisted living facility and the real and personal property
associated therewith.
C.
Buyer desires to acquire, and Seller is willing to convey to Buyer
pursuant to the terms described herein (i) the above referenced
real property and personal property associated therewith owned by
Landlord through the exercise of its Option and (ii) other personal
property associated therewith owned by the Seller.
Accordingly, for good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, Seller and Buyer agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
TERMINOLOGY
1.1
Defined Terms . As used herein, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Adjustment Amount : The amount computed under
Section 2.5 hereof.
Affiliate : With respect to any specified
person or entity, any other person or entity which, directly or
indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control
with, the specified person or entity.
Applicable Law : Any federal, state, municipal, county, local,
foreign or other statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation or any
order, writ, injunction, judgment, plan or decree of any court,
arbitrator, department, commission, board, bureau, agency,
authority, instrumentality or other body, whether federal, state,
municipal, county, local, foreign or other.
Closing : The consummation of the purchase and sale of
the Property in accordance with the terms of this Agreement on the
Closing Date or at such earlier or later date and time as may be
agreed upon by the parties.
Code : The Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended.
Documents : This Agreement, all Exhibits
hereto, and all Exhibits and Schedules contained in the Seller
Disclosure Letter, and each other agreement, certificate or
instrument to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement.
Due Diligence Period
: The period commencing
on the Effective Date and ending on March 31, 2009, during which
time Buyer may, at reasonable times with prior notice to Seller,
(i) investigate the financial, legal, operational, environmental
and all other aspects of the Property as Buyer may desire, and (ii)
seek out sources of financing and/or investors, all in order to
determine whether to consummate the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement or terminate this Agreement.
Effective Date : The date first written
above.
Escrow Agent : FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY, a California corporation.
GAAP : Generally accepted accounting
principles as applied in the United States.
Knowledge : As used in this Agreement, the term
“knowledge” when used to refer to the knowledge of
Seller shall mean the actual knowledge of any member, manager, or
officer of Seller, or any matter which any such person should have
knowledge of following inquiry to the Executive Director of the
Facility or the Chief Financial Officer of the Manager.
Landlord : HEALTH CARE REIT, INC., a Delaware
corporation.
Licenses : All certificates, licenses, and
permits issued by governmental authorities which are required to be
held by an owner or tenant in connection with the ownership, use,
occupancy, operation, and maintenance of the Property as an
assisted living facility.
Lien : Any mortgage, deed to secure debt,
deed of trust, pledge, hypothecation, right of first refusal,
security, encumbrance, charge, claim, option or lien of any kind,
whether voluntarily incurred or arising by operation of law or
otherwise, affecting any assets or property, including any
agreement to give or grant any of the foregoing, any conditional
sale or other title retention agreement, and the filing of or
agreement to give any financing statement with respect to any
assets or property under the Uniform Commercial Code or Applicable
Law.
Loss : Any and all costs, obligations,
liabilities, demands, claims, settlement payments, awards,
judgments, fines, penalties, damages and reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorneys’
fees, whether or not arising out of a third-party claim.
Manager : LEGEND SENIOR LIVING, LLC, a Kansas limited
liability company.
Permitted Lien : Any (i) statutory liens that secure
a governmentally required payment, including without limitation
Taxes, not yet due, (ii) zoning regulations and restrictive
covenants and easements of record that do not detract in any
material respect from the present use of the Property and do not
materially and adversely affect, impair or interfere with the use
of any property affected thereby, (iii) public utility easements of
record, in customary form, to serve the Property, and (iv) any
other condition of title as may be approved by Buyer in writing
prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period.
Post-Closing Licensee
: The Buyer, Tenant or
their designee to whom all Licenses will be transferred or
otherwise obtained in accordance with Applicable Law for the
operation of the Property as an assisted living
facility.
Seller Disclosure Letter
: The letter dated the same date as
this Agreement given by the Seller to the Buyer and containing the
Exhibits and Schedules referenced herein.
Taxes : All federal, state, local and
foreign taxes including, without limitation, income, gains,
transfer, unemployment, withholding, payroll, social security, real
property, personal property, excise, sales, use and franchise
taxes, levies, assessments, imposts, duties, licenses and
registration fees and charges of any nature whatsoever, whether or
not recorded, including interest, penalties and additions with
respect thereto and any interest in respect of such additions or
penalties, but excluding all transfer, conveyance, intangibles,
mortgage transfer, and documentary stamp taxes payable in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
Tenant : That entity chosen by Buyer to
lease the Property upon purchase by the Buyer.
Title Insurer : The Title Insurer is as
follows:
First American
Title Insurance Company
111 North
Orange Avenue, Suite 1285
E-mail:
scobrown@firstam.com
1.2
Additional Defined
Terms . As used herein, the following terms shall
have the meanings defined in the recitals or Section indicated
below:
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Accrued
Employee Benefits
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2.2
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Preamble
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Section 2.2(b)
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Preamble
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Section 4.11
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Section 9.1
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Section 9.1
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Section 9.2(b)
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Section 4.11
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Section 2.6
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Section 9.1
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Governmental
Payor Programs
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Section 4.16
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Section 7.14
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Section 2.1(a)
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Section 10.4(a)
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Section 10.4(a)
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Section 2.1(a)
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Section 7.9
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Section 4.28
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Section 4.28
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Section 12.5
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Section 7.5(b)
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Section 2.1(a)
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Section 2.1
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Section 2.1(c)
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Section 2.5(a)
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Section 2.5(a)
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Section 2.3
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Section 2.1(a)
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Section 6.10
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Section 7.5(b)
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Section 2.1(d)
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Section 2.1(d)
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Section 6.6(c)
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Preamble
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Section 7.5(e)
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Section 7.5(a)
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Section 7.5(b)
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Section 9.4
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Section 7.5(b)
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Section 9.4
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ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE
2.1
Property . Upon and
subject to the terms and conditions provided herein, at Closing,
Seller will sell, transfer, assign and convey to Buyer, and Buyer
will purchase from Seller the following (collectively, the “
Property ”):
(a)
Real Property . All of
Seller’s right, title, and interest in and to that certain
parcel of real property consisting of land (“ Land
”) and all buildings, structures, fixtures and other
improvements (“ Improvements ”) located thereon
pursuant to the Option. The Land is more particularly
described on Exhibit A of the Seller Disclosure
Letter. The Land and Improvements (collectively, the
“ Real Property ”) shall be deemed to include
all licenses, and all rights-of-way, beneficial easements and
appurtenances related to the Real Property.
(b)
Personal Property . All
furnishings, machinery, equipment, vehicles, supplies, inventory,
linens, medicine, foodstuffs, consumable and other personal
property of any type or description, including, without limitation,
all beds, chairs, sofas, wheelchairs, tables, kitchen and laundry
equipment associated with and present at the Property
(collectively, the “ Personal Property ”), with
the exception of any personal property described in Schedule
2.1(b) of the Seller Disclosure Letter.
(c)
Property Agreements . Unless
specifically excluded and listed on Schedule 2.1(c) of the
Seller Disclosure Letter, all rights of Seller in, to and under all
contracts, leases, agreements, commitments and other arrangements,
and any amendments, modifications, supplements, renewals and
extensions thereof, used or useful in the operation of the Property
made or entered into by Seller as of the Effective Date, or between
the Effective Date and the Closing in compliance with this
Agreement (the “ Property Agreements
”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Property
Agreements expressly excludes any contracts, leases, agreements,
commitments and other arrangements, and any amendments,
modifications, supplements, renewals and extensions entered into by
Seller after the Effective Date and prior to the Closing in breach
of Section 6.1 , and any Property Agreements for which
consents to the assignment thereof to the Buyer have not been
obtained as of the Closing, unless waived by
Buyer. Buyer shall have no obligation under the Property
Agreements unless such Property Agreements are listed on
Schedule 2.2(b) of the Seller Disclosure Letter.
(d)
Resident Agreements
. All rights of Seller in, to and under all occupancy,
residency, leases, tenancy and similar written agreements entered
into in the ordinary course of business with residents of the
Property, including any amendments, modifications, supplements,
renewals and extensions thereof (“ Resident Agreements
”), and all deposits, initial service fees and advances of
any kind or nature from any resident of the Property (“
Resident Deposits ”).
(e)
Records . True and
complete copies of all the books, records, accounts, files, logs,
ledgers, journals and architectural, mechanical and electrical
plans and specifications pertaining to or used in the operation of
the Property, however such data is stored.
(f)
Licenses . Any and all
Licenses now held in the name of the Seller, or any Affiliate(s) of
the Seller, and any renewals, extensions, amendments or
modifications thereof.
(g)
Claims and Causes of
Action . Rights in and to any claims or causes of
action to the extent they are in the nature of enforcing a
guaranty, warranty, or a contract obligation to complete
improvements, make repairs, or deliver services to the
Property.
(h)
Any and all rights of Seller or
its Affiliates with respect to the use of (a) all trade names,
trademarks, service marks, copyrights, patents, jingles, slogans,
symbols, logos, inventions, computer software, operating manuals,
designs, drawings, plans and specifications, marketing brochures,
the “Oaks” name, logo, symbol, trademark and web site,
or other proprietary material, process, trade secret or trade right
used by Seller or its Affiliates in the operation of the Property
and (b) all registrations, applications and licenses for any of the
foregoing. Buyer shall not acquire any rights from
Seller to the name “Windsor.” Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Buyer and Post-Closing Licensee are hereby granted a
royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use the
“Windsor” name after the Closing for so long as the
Manager remains the manager of the Facility and for a reasonable
transition period thereafter. The last sentence of this
Section 2.1(h) shall survive the Closing.
2.2
Assumption of Liabilities
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(a)
Buyer is assuming no
liabilities attributable to the operation or ownership of the
Property which accrued or occurred on or prior to the Closing, all
of which Seller shall pay, discharge and perform when due.
Specifically, without limiting the foregoing, Buyer shall not
assume (a) any claim, action, suit, or proceeding pending as of the
Closing or any subsequent claim, action, suit, or proceeding
arising out of or relating to any event occurring prior to Closing,
with respect to the manner in which Seller conducted its businesses
on or prior to the Closing (b) any liability for Taxes other than
real property taxes from and after Closing, or (c) any liability
under any Property Agreements, except for the Assumed Obligations
listed in Schedule 2.2(b) of the Seller Disclosure
Letter.
(b)
Buyer acknowledges that, effective as
of the Closing, Buyer shall assume and undertake to pay, discharge,
and perform only the liabilities and obligations of Seller under
the Property Agreements listed in Schedule 2.2(b) of the
Seller Disclosure Letter (but not the Property Agreements which are
entered into after the Effective Date hereof not in compliance with
this Agreement or Property Agreements for which consents to the
assignment thereof to the Buyer hereunder have not been obtained as
of the Closing), to the extent such liabilities and obligations
arise during and relate to any period from and after the Closing
(collectively, the “ Assumed Obligations
”).
(c)
Assumed Obligations shall not include, and
Buyer does not assume any liability related to, any accrued
vacation or other accrued paid time off or benefits for the
employees of the Property, including without limitation those
Employees who will continue to be employed at the Property after
the Closing (the “ Accrued Employee Benefits ”),
which shall be the responsibility of the Seller and/or Manager and
the remuneration of any party for, or payment of, any such Accrued
Employee Benefits shall not constitute an expense of the Facility
under the Management Agreement (as herein defined).
2.3
Purchase Price . The
purchase price for the Property shall be an amount equal to FOUR
MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 U.S. DOLLARS
($4,500,000.00), (the “ Purchase Price
”), plus or minus (whichever is applicable) the Adjustment
Amount, of which: (a) ONE MILLION NINE-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 U.S. DOLLARS ($1,917,500.00) shall be paid
to Landlord for the purchase of the Real Property pursuant to the
terms of the Option and the Option Instruction, and (b) the balance
of TWO MILLION FIVE-HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND
NO/100 U.S. DOLLARS ($2,582,500.00) shall be paid to Seller as
consideration for assignment of the Option and for the Purchased
Property other than the Real Property, all of which shall be paid
by Buyer at Closing via wire transfer of immediately available
funds.
2.4
Earnest Money Deposit . Upon expiration
of the Due Diligence Period and provided Buyer has not terminated
this Agreement, Buyer shall deposit ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100
U.S. DOLLARS ($100,000.00) (the “ Earnest Money
Deposit ”) with Escrow Agent.
(a)
The Earnest Money Deposit shall be
refunded to Buyer in the event of a termination of this Agreement
pursuant to Sections 11.1(b) , 11.1(c) ,
11.1(e) , or 11.2(a)(i) below.
(b)
The Earnest Money Deposit shall be
nonrefundable to the Buyer in the event there is a termination of
this Agreement pursuant to Sections 11.1(d) or
11.2(b) below.
(c)
Upon Closing, the Earnest
Money Deposit shall be applied to the Purchase Price.
2.5
Adjustment of Purchase Price
.
(a)
All income and expenses (including prepaid
expenses) of the Property shall be prorated on a daily basis
between Seller and Buyer as of 11:59 p.m., on the date (the “
Proration Date ”) immediately preceding the
Closing. Such items to be prorated shall include,
without limitation:
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Payments under
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Utility
charges, if any, based on utility charges for the month immediately
preceding the Closing; and
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Buyer and
Seller shall prepare a proposed schedule (the “ Proration
Schedule ”) prior to Closing, that shall include the
items listed above and any other applicable income and expenses
with regard to the Property. Seller and Buyer will use
all reasonable efforts to finalize and agree upon the Proration
Schedule at least two (2) business days prior to
Closing.
(b)
Any escrow accounts held by any
utility companies, and any cash deposits made by Seller or
Seller’s Affiliates prior to Closing to secure obligations
under Assumed Obligations shall be either paid to Seller or, if
assigned to Buyer, Seller shall receive a credit at Closing for any
such deposits.
(c)
With respect to any amounts held by Seller in a
resident escrow or trust account under any Property Agreement, at
or promptly following Closing, Seller shall return the same to the
depositor thereof (to the extent the amounts held in any such
accounts have not been applied against amounts owing by the
depositor thereof in accordance with the terms of the applicable
Property Agreement).
(d)
Seller shall receive all income from
and shall be responsible for all expenses of the Property
attributable to the period prior to the Proration Date, unless
otherwise provided for in this Agreement. In the event
Buyer receives any payment from a tenant for rent due for any
period prior to the Proration Date or payment of any other
receivable of Seller, Buyer shall forward such payment to
Seller.
(e)
Buyer shall receive all income
from and shall be responsible for all expenses of the Property
attributable to the period from and after the Proration Date,
unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement. In the
event Seller or Seller’s Affiliates receive any payment from
a tenant for rent due for any period from and after the Proration
Date, Seller shall forward such payment to Buyer.
(f)
The parties agree that any
amounts that may become due under this Section 2.5 shall be
paid at Closing as can best be determined. A
post-Closing reconciliation of pro-rated items shall be made by the
Buyer and Seller within ninety (90) days after Closing and any
amounts due at that time shall be promptly forwarded to the
respective party in a lump sum payment. Any additional
amounts which may become due after such determination shall be
forwarded at the time they are received. Any amounts due
under this Section 2.5 which cannot be determined within
ninety (90) days after Closing shall be reconciled as soon
thereafter as such amounts can be determined. Buyer and
Seller agree that each shall have the right to audit the records of
the other for up to one (1) year following Closing in connection
with any such post-Closing reconciliation.
(g)
Buyer shall receive a credit towards the Purchase Price
for any obligations as otherwise expressly agreed by the Buyer and
Seller.
(h)
This Section 2.5 shall survive the
Closing.
(a)
By its execution and delivery
of this Agreement, Escrow Agent agrees to be bound by the terms and
conditions in Section 2.4 of this Agreement to the extent
applicable to its duties, liabilities and obligations as
“Escrow Agent.” Escrow Agent shall hold and
dispose of the funds deposited with the Escrow Agent pursuant to
this Agreement (“ Escrowed Funds ”) in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Escrow
Agent shall incur no liability in connection with the safekeeping
or disposition of the Escrowed Funds for any reason other than
Escrow Agent’s breach of contract, willful misconduct or
gross negligence. Escrow Agent shall be reimbursed by
Buyer and Seller, jointly and severally, for all out-of-pocket
costs and expenses incurred in connection with its obligations
hereunder. If Escrow Agent is in doubt as to its duties
or obligations with regard to the Escrowed Funds, or if the Escrow
Agent receives conflicting instructions from Buyer and Seller with
respect to the Escrowed Funds, the Escrow Agent shall not be
required to disburse the Escrowed Funds and may, at its option,
continue to hold the Escrowed Funds until both Buyer and Seller
agree as to their disposition, or until a final judgment is entered
by a court of competent jurisdiction directing their disposition,
or the Escrow Agent may interplead the Escrowed Funds in accordance
with the laws of the State of Florida. Escrow Agent
shall not be responsible for the preservation of principal or any
interest on the Escrowed Funds except as is actually earned, or for
the loss of any interest or principal resulting from the withdrawal
of the Escrowed Funds prior to the date interest is posted
thereon.
(b)
The Escrow Agent may resign upon written
notice to the Seller and Buyer. If a successor escrow
agent is not appointed by the Seller and Buyer within this thirty
(30) day period, the Escrow Agent may, but shall have no duty to,
petition a court of competent jurisdiction to name a
successor. If no successor escrow agent is appointed
within thirty (30) days after such written notice, the Escrow Agent
may withhold performance by it pursuant to Section 2.6(a)
until such time as a successor escrow agent is appointed and, at
such time, the Escrow Agent shall deliver the Escrowed Funds or
other documents, instruments or items, if any, delivered to the
Escrow Agent hereunder to any such successor escrow agent;
provided , however , the Escrow Agent shall act in
accordance with any joint written instructions from the Seller and
Buyer.
(c)
The Escrow Agent may be removed, with or
without cause, by the Buyer and Seller acting jointly at any time
by providing written notice to the Escrow Agent.
(d)
This Section 2.6 shall survive the
Closing or the expiration or any termination of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE III
DUE DILIGENCE
PERIOD
3.1
Due Diligence Period . During
the Due Diligence Period, Buyer shall have the right to a complete
physical inspection of the Property as the Buyer deems appropriate
to review and evaluate the Property, the nature and extent of the
Property, and operations of the Property, and all rights and
liabilities related thereto. In consideration of the
execution of this Agreement, Seller has provided certain requested
items to facilitate such review and evaluation. Buyer
may request that other items be provided by Seller in addition to
those already provided, which items shall be mutually agreed upon
by the Buyer and Seller in their reasonable
discretion. During the Due Diligence Period, Buyer shall
have reasonable access to the Property at all reasonable times
during normal business hours for the purpose of conducting
reasonably necessary tests, including surveys and architectural,
engineering, geotechnical and environmental inspections and tests,
provided that, when practicable, (a) Buyer will give Seller prior
notice of any such inspection or test and (b) all such tests shall
be conducted by Buyer in compliance with Buyer’s
responsibilities set forth in Section 3.2
below. If Closing occurs, the parties have agreed to
share certain expenses as provided in Section 9.4
below. Otherwise, except as otherwise expressly set
forth herein, Buyer shall bear its own cost of all such inspections
or tests.
3.2
Buyer’s Responsibilities
. In conducting any inspections, investigations or tests
of the Property, Buyer shall (i) not unreasonably disturb the
tenants or interfere with their use of the Property; (ii) not
materially or unreasonably interfere with the operation and
maintenance of the Property; (iii) not materially damage any part
of the Property or any personal property owned or held by any
tenant or any third party; (iv) not injure or otherwise cause
bodily harm to Seller or its agents, guests, invitees, contractors
and employees or any tenants or their guests or invitees; (v)
comply in all material respects with all Applicable Laws; and (vi)
not permit any Liens to attach to the Property by reason of the
exercise of its rights hereunder.
3.3
Continuing Diligence and Inspection
Rights . Following the expiration of the Due
Diligence Period, and prior to the Closing or any earlier
termination of this Agreement, at reasonable times and upon
reasonable notice, Buyer or Buyer’s agent(s), consultants, or
other retained professionals shall have the right, at Buyer’s
expense, to perform or complete such further inspections and
assessments of the Property as Buyer deems necessary or desirable
to comply with Buyer’s internal requirements or the
requirements of Buyer’s lenders, investors or members,
including, without limitation, further inspection of environmental
and structural aspects, assessments of the compliance of the
Property with all Applicable Laws, and customary pre-closing
walk-throughs; provided , however , that nothing in
this Section 3.3 shall extend the Due Diligence Period.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
SELLER
The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the
Buyer as of the Effective Date and as of the Closing as
follows:
4.1
Organization; Good Standing of
Seller . Seller is a limited liability company,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State
of Florida, and is duly qualified to do business in the State of
Florida, with all requisite company power and authority to carry on
its business in the manner and in the location in which such
business has been and is now being conducted, to execute and
deliver this Agreement, and to perform its obligations
hereunder.
4.2
Organization; Good Standing of
Landlord . To Sellers’ knowledge, Landlord is
a corporation, validly existing and in good standing under the laws
of the State of Delaware, and is duly qualified to do business in
the State of Florida, with all requisite company power and
authority to carry on its business in the manner and in the
location in which such business has been and is now being
conducted, to execute and deliver the Deed.
4.3
Consent of Third Parties
. Except as otherwise set forth on Schedule 4.3
of the Seller Disclosure Letter, no consent or approval of any
third party is required as a condition to the entering into,
performance or delivery of this Agreement by Seller other than such
consent as has been previously obtained.
4.4
Authority; Enforceability
. The execution and delivery of this Agreement has been
duly authorized by Seller, and this Agreement constitutes the valid
and binding obligation and agreement of Seller, enforceable against
Seller in accordance with its terms.
4.5
Absence of Conflicts . Subject
to obtaining the consents and approvals described on Schedule
4.3 of the Seller Disclosure Letter, neither the execution,
delivery or performance of this Agreement will (i) conflict with or
result in any breach of any of the terms, conditions or provisions
of, (ii) constitute a default under, (iii) result in a violation
of, or (iv) give any third party the right to modify, terminate, or
accelerate any obligation under, the provisions of the articles of
organization or operating agreement of Seller and/or its
Affiliates, any indenture, mortgage, lease, loan agreement or other
agreement or instrument to which Seller and/or its Affiliates is
bound or affected, the Property Agreements or any Applicable
Law.
4.6
No Judgments
. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.6 of the
Seller Disclosure Letter, there are no judgments (i) presently
outstanding and unsatisfied against the Property, the Seller or any
of Seller’s assets or, (ii) to Seller’s knowledge,
presently outstanding and unsatisfied against Landlord or any of
its assets other than the Property.
4.7
No Governmental Approvals
. Except as contemplated under Section 7.8(a) below, no
order, permission, consent, approval, license, authorization,
registration or validation of, or filing with, or exemption by, any
governmental agency, commission, board or public authority is
required to authorize, or is required in connection with the
execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement or
the taking of any action contemplated by this Agreement, which has
not been obtained.
4.8
Insurance .
Schedule 4.8 of the Seller Disclosure Letter sets forth an
accurate summary of all general liability, fire, theft,
professional liability and other insurance currently maintained
with respect to the Property. Neither Seller, Manager
nor, to Seller’s knowledge Landlord, has taken any action or
failed to act in a manner, including the failure of Seller, Manager
or Landlord, to give any notice or information, which would limit
or impair the rights of Seller, Landlord or Manger under such
insurance policies. Prior to Closing Seller will
promptly notify Buyer of any potential losses or claims that may be
covered by the insurance.
4.9
Litigation . Except as
set forth on Schedule 4.9 of the Seller Disclosure Letter,
there is no pending or, to Seller’s knowledge, considered or
threatened judgment, litigation, proceeding, investigation or
inquiry (by any person, governmental or quasi-governmental agency
or authority or otherwise): (i) to which Seller or the Property is
a party, including without limitation, litigation brought by Seller
against any third party, (ii) to which Landlord is a party,
including without limitation, litigation brought by Landlord
against any third party, relating to or which may otherwise
materially adversely affect the Property, or (iii) to which the
Manager is a party, including without limitation, litigation
brought by Manager against any third party.
4.10
Compliance with Laws . Except as provided on
Schedule 4.10 of the Seller Disclosure Letter, the Property
has been and is presently used and operated by Seller, and to
Seller’s knowledge was constructed, in compliance in all
respects with, and in no way in violation of, any Applicable Law
affecting the Property or any part thereof. Neither the
Seller nor the Manager has received notice of any such
violation.
4.11
Environmental Matters . Except as identified on
Schedule 4.11 of the Seller Disclosure Letter, neither
Seller, Manager nor, to the Seller’s knowledge, the Landlord
has generated, stored or disposed of any hazardous substance at or
on the Property except in accordance with Applicable Law, and
neither Seller, Manager nor, to Seller’s knowledge, Landlord
has knowledge of any previous or present generation, storage,
disposal or existence of any hazardous substance at or on the
Property other than in accordance with all Applicable
Laws. The term “hazardous substance” shall
mean “hazardous waste,” “toxic substances,”
“petroleum products,” “pollutants,” or
other similar or related terms as defined or used from time to time
in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act of 1980, as amended (“ CERCLA ”)
(42 U.S.C. §§ 1801, et seq .), the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 6921,
et seq .), similar state laws, including Chapters 376
and 403, Florida Statutes, and regulations (the “
Environmental Laws ”) adopted
thereunder. Neither Seller, Manager nor, to
Seller’s knowledge, the Landlord has filed or been required
to file any notice reporting a release of any hazardous substance
into the environment, and no notice pursuant to Section 103(a) or
(c) of the CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq. or
any other Environmental Law has been or was required to be
filed. Neither Seller, Manager nor, to Seller’s
knowledge, Landlord has received any notice letter under any
Environmental Law or any notice or claim, and there is no
investigation pending, contemplated, or to Seller’s or
knowledge threatened, to the effect that Seller, Landlord or
Manager is or may be liable for or as a result of the release or
threatened release of hazardous substance into the environment or
for the suspected unlawful presence of any hazardous waste on the
Property. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Buyer,
Tenant, and their Affiliates harmless from any Loss resulting from
a breach of this Section 4.11 . Notwithstanding
the provisions of ARTICLE X , the agreement to indemnify in
this Section 4.11 shall survive the Closing without
limitation.
4.12
Assessments . There are no special or other
assessments for public improvements or otherwise now affecting the
Property, no pending or, to Seller’s knowledge, threatened
special assessments affecting the Property, and no contemplated
improvements affecting the Property that may result in special
assessments affecting the Property.
4.13
Property Agreements . The Property Agreements
listed on Exhibit B of the Seller Disclosure Letter
are in full force and effect and are all of the agreements relating
to or affecting the Property. Seller is not in default
of any of its obligations under any of the Property Agreements, and
Seller has no knowledge of any default on the part of any other
party thereto.
4.14
Licenses . Exhibit C of the
Seller Disclosure Letter is a true and complete list of all
Licenses held by the Seller. The Licenses listed on
Exhibit C are valid and no material violations exist
with respect to such Licenses. No other Licenses are
required to be held by the Seller for the lawful ownership, use,
occupancy, operation and maintenance of the Property as an assisted
living facility. No applications, complaints or
proceedings are pending or, to the knowledge of Seller,
contemplated or threatened which may (i) result in the revocation,
modification, non-renewal or suspension of any License or of the
denial of any pending applications, (ii) the issuance of any cease
and desist order, or (iii) the imposition of any fines,
forfeitures, or other administrative actions with respect to the
Property or its operation. A list of all unsatisfied or
otherwise outstanding citations with respect to the Property or its
operation is shown on Exhibit G of the Seller
Disclosure Letter.
4.15
Resident Agreements . Except as otherwise noted
on Schedule 4.15 of the Seller Disclosure Letter, the rent
roll attached hereto as Exhibit E of the Seller
Disclosure Letter (the “ Rent Roll ”) is true
and complete, and no Resident Agreement currently in effect with
respect to the Property contains any material financial concession
from the standard form of Resident Agreement for the Property
attached to the Seller Disclosure Letter as Exhibit F
. Seller is not in default under any of its material
obligations under any Resident Agreement or any lease, and, except
as set forth on Schedule 4.15 of the Seller Disclosure
Letter, Seller has no knowledge of any material default on the part
of any other party thereto. All of the Resident
Agreements identified on the Rent Roll are currently in full force
and effect as of the date of the Rent Roll.
4.16
Medicare; Medicaid . Except for the
Seller’s participation in the Florida Nursing Home Diversion
program (the “ Florida Diversion Program ”),
Seller has not in the past and currently is not
receiving any payments under and has not in the past and currently
is not certified for participation in any governmental payor
programs relating to the Property, including but not limited to the
Medicare and Medicaid programs (“ Governmental Payor
Programs ”). The Seller is currently and has
previously at all times been in compliance with the requirements,
terms, rules, and regulations relating to the Florida Diversion
Program and the Network Provider Agreement with Independent Living
Systems, LLC related thereto dated May 1, 2008 and any
modifications, amendments, or supplements thereof.
4.17
Condemnation . Neither Seller, Manager nor, to
Seller’s knowledge, Landlord has received any written notice
of any pending or contemplated condemnation, eminent domain or
similar proceeding, with respect to all or any portion of the
Property.
4.18
Condition of Property .
(a)
Real Property . Except as described on
Schedule 4.18 of the Seller Disclosure Letter, with regard
to the Real Property to Seller’s Knowledge (i)
there are no material structural defects, (ii) there is no insect
or rodent infestation, (iii) the roof is free of leaks, (iv) there
are no leaks in the foundation, (v) there are no toxic mold or
mold-related problems, and (vi) all mechanical and utility systems
servicing the Real Property are in good condition and proper
working order, free of material defects and in substantial
compliance with all Applicable Laws.
(b)
Personal
Property . Except as described on Schedule
4.18 of the Seller Disclosure Letter: (i) the Personal Property
comprises all material assets, rights or property used in the
operation of the assisted living facility located on the Real
Property and constitutes all of the personal property used or
required for the operation of the Property as an assisted living
facility, and (ii) to Seller’s Knowledge, all of the Personal
Property is in good condition, working order and repair (ordinary
wear and tear excepted).
4.19
Independent Property . Except as described on
Schedule 4.19 of the Seller Disclosure Letter, the Property
is an independent unit which does not rely on facilities (other
than facilities of public utility, sewer and water companies)
located on any property not included in the Property (i) to fulfill
any zoning, building code, or other municipal or governmental
requirement, or (ii) for structural support or the furnishing of
any essential building systems or utilities, including, but not
limited to, electric, plumbing, mechanical, heating, ventilating
and air conditioning systems. To Seller’s
Knowledge no building or other improvements not included in the
Property relies on any part of the Property to fulfill any zoning,
building code, or other municipal or governmental requirement or
for structural support or the furnishing of any essential building
systems or utilities.
4.20
Utilities Access . Except as described on
Schedule 4.20 of the Seller Disclosure Letter, the Real
Property has water supply, storm and sanitary sewer facilities,
access to telephone, gas and electricity connections, fire
protection, drainage, means of ingress and egress to and from
public highways and, without limitation, other public utilities,
all sufficient for normal operations. To Seller’s
Knowledge, the parking facilities located on the Property comply
with all Applicable Laws or meet requisite exceptions or variances
to such laws. All public utilities are installed and
operating, and all installation and connection charges have been
paid in full. To Seller’s Knowledge, all streets
and roads necessary for access to and full utilization of the
Property, and every part thereof, have been built, completed,
dedicated, and accepted for maintenance and public use by the
appropriate governmental authorities or are otherwise owned and
maintained by local governments for public use. Seller
does not have knowledge of any fact or condition existing that
would result or could result in the termination or reduction of the
current access from the Property to the existing roads and highways
or to sewer or other utility services presently serving the
Property.
4.21
Zoning . Except as provided on Schedule
4.10 of the Seller Disclosure Letter, to Seller’s
Knowledge the current use of the Property is permitted under the
applicable municipal zoning ordinances, or special exceptions,
variances, or conditions thereto, and the Property complies, to the
extent required (including any waiver or grandfathering), with all
conditions, restrictions and requirements of such zoning ordinances
and all amendments thereto.
4.22
FIRPTA . Seller is not a “foreign
person” within the meaning of Section 1445 of the Code
and the Regulations issued thereunder.
(a)
Title to Real
Property . To Seller’s Knowledge, Landlord owns one
hundred percent (100%) of the ownership interest in the Real
Property, free and clear of all Liens except Permitted Exceptions
and Permitted Liens. Except for the Option, to
Seller’s Knowledge, there are no outstanding options or other
rights to purchase or otherwise acquire any ownership interest in
the Property.
(b)
Title to Personal Property
. Except as described on Schedule 4.23 of the
Seller Disclosure Letter, Seller owns one hundred percent (100%) of
the ownership interest in the Personal Property, free and clear of
all Liens except Permitted Exceptions and Permitted Liens. Except
as described on Schedule 4.23 of the Seller Disclosure
Letter, all Personal Property is owned free and clear of any Lien,
except for Personal Property that is leased as disclosed on
Schedule 4.23 of the Seller Disclosure Letter. There are no
outstanding options or other rights to purchase or otherwise
acquire any ownership interest in the Personal
Property.
4.24
Title Encumbrances . Except as described on
Schedule 4.24 of the Seller Disclosure Letter, Seller is not
in default under any of its material obligations under any recorded
agreement, easement or instrument encumbering title to the
Property, and Seller has no knowledge of any material default on
the part of any other party thereto.
4.25
Affordable Housing Units . No bedroom or unit in
the Property is leased or reserved for lease as an affordable
housing unit or for low- or moderate-income
residents. The Property is not required to lease or
reserve any unit or bedroom as an affordable housing unit or
bedroom or for low-income or moderate-income residents pursuant to
a presently existing agreement or Applicable Law.
4.26
No New Survey Matters . To Seller’s
Knowledge, since the dates of the most recent surveys for the Real
Property obtained by Buyer pursuant to Section 7.5(e) ) no
new survey matters have arisen in connection with the Real Property
which would otherwise be required under the applicable ALTA/ACSM
standards to be shown thereon.
4.27
Loans . Except as described on Schedule
4.27 of the Seller Disclosure Letter, there are no loans on the
Property.
4.28
Patriot Act Compliance . Patriot Act
Compliance of Seller . To the extent applicable to
Seller, to Seller’s knowledge Seller has complied in all
material respects with the International Money Laundering Abatement
and Anti-Terrorist Financing Act of 2001, which comprises Title III
of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate
Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (the
“ Patriot Act ”) and the regulations promulgated
thereunder, and the rules and regulations administered by the U.S.
Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control
(“ OFAC ”), to the extent such laws are
applicable to Seller. To Seller’s Knowledge Seller
is not included on the List of Specially Designated Nationals and
Blocked Persons maintained by the OFAC, nor is it a resident in, or
organized or chartered under the laws of, (A) a jurisdiction that
has been designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under
Section 311 or 312 of the Patriot Act as warranting special
measures due to money laundering concerns or (B) any foreign
country that has been designated as non-cooperative with
international anti-money laundering principles or procedures by an
intergovernmental group or organization, such as the Financial
Action Task Force on Money Laundering, of which the United States
is a member and with which designation the United States
representative to the group or organization continues to
concur.
4.29
Broker’s or Finder’s Fees . CLW
Health Care Services Group (“ CLW ”) is the sole
agent, broker, investment banker or other person or firm acting on
behalf of or under the authority of Seller, Landlord or any
Affiliate of Seller or Landlord, and to Seller’s Knowledge is
the only person that will be entitled to any broker’s or
finder’s fee or any other commission or similar fee, directly
or indirectly, in connection with the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. The Seller shall pay all fees and
commissions owed to CLW in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. This Section 4.29
shall survive the Closing or the expiration or any termination of
this Agreement.
(a)
Insolvency of Landlord . To Seller’s
knowledge, Landlord and its Affiliates have not (i) commenced a
voluntary case or had entered against them a petition for relief
under any Applicable Law relative to bankruptcy, insolvency, or
other relief for debtors, (ii) caused, suffered or consented to the
appointment of a receiver, trustee, administrator, conservator,
liquidator, or similar official in any federal, state or foreign
judicial or nonjudicial proceeding to hold, administer, and/or
liquidate all or substantially all of their respective assets,
(iii) had filed against them any involuntary petition seeking
relief under any Applicable Law relative to bankruptcy, insolvency,
or other relief to debtors which involuntary petition is not
dismissed within sixty (60) days, or (iv) made a general assignment
for the benefit of creditors.
(b)
Insolvency of Seller
. Seller and its Affiliates have not (i) commenced a
voluntary case or had entered against them a petition for relief
under any Applicable Law relative to bankruptcy, insolvency, or
other relief for debtors, (ii) caused, suffered or consented to the
appointment of a receiver, trustee, administrator, conservator,
liquidator, or similar official in any federal, state or foreign
judicial or nonjudicial proceeding to hold, administer, and/or
liquidate all or substantially all of their respective assets,
(iii) had filed against them any involuntary petition seeking
relief under any Applicable Law relative to bankruptcy, insolvency,
or other relief to debtors which involuntary petition is not
dismissed within sixty (60) days, or (iv) made a general assignment
for the benefit of creditors.
4.31
Landlord’s Consent to Option Instruction
. As of Closing (but not as of the Effective Date) the
Landlord has consented to the Seller’s instruction (the
“ Option Instruction ”) pursuant to the terms of
the Option, directing the Landlord to convey the Property directly
to Buyer, and no consent or approval of any third party is required
as a condition to Seller’s exercise of the Option or the
conveyance of the Property from Landlord to Buyer other than
Landlord’s consent. The Seller and the Landlord
are full compliance with all of the terms, conditions, and
requirements related to the exercise of the Option under the Lease
and all other related documents related to the Option.
4.32
Compliance with Lease . The Lease is in full
force and effect and has not been amended or modified by any oral
or written agreement. To Seller’s Knowledge
Landlord and Seller are each currently in full compliance with all
of the terms of the Lease and no default or event of default has
occurred, and no circumstances exist which could result in a
default or event of default thereunder.
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
BUYER
Buyer represents and warrants to Seller as of
the Effective Date and as of the Closing as follows:
5.1
Organization and Good Standing
. Buyer is a limited liability company duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State
of Delaware. Buyer has all requisite corporate power to
own, operate, and lease the Property and carry on business as it is
now being conducted and as the same will be conducted following the
Closing. As of the Closing, Buyer will be registered to
do business under the laws of the State of Florida.
5.2
Authorization and Binding Effect of Documents
. The execution and delivery of this Agreement has been
duly authorized by Buyer, and this Agreement constitutes the valid
and binding obligation and agreement of Buyer, enforceable in
accordance with its terms (subject to the effect of bankruptcy,
insolvency fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and
similar laws affecting creditor’s rights and remedies
generally, and to limitations imposed by general principles of
equity, whether applied by a court of law or of equity).
5.3
Absence of Conflicts
. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement,
nor compliance with the terms and provisions hereof, will (i)
conflict with or result in any breach of any of the terms,
conditions or provisions of, (ii) constitute a default under, (iii)
result in a violation of, or (iv) give any third party the right to
modify, terminate, or accelerate any obligation under, the
provisions of the articles of organization and any applicable
limited liability company agreement or operating agreement of Buyer
and/or its Affiliates, any indenture, mortgage, lease, loan
agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Buyer and/or
its Affiliates is bound or affected, or any Applicable Law to which
Buyer and/or its Affiliates is subject.
5.4
Consents . The execution, delivery
and performance by Buyer and/or its Affiliates of this Agreement
and the other Documents, and consummation by Buyer and/or its
Affiliates of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do
not and will not require the authorization, consent, approval,
exemption, clearance or other action by or notice or declaration
to, or filing with, any court or administrative or other
governmental body, or the consent, waiver or approval of any other
person or entity, excluding consents that Seller is obligated to
obtain under Section 7.12 below.
5.5
Patriot Act Compliance
. To the extent applicable to Buyer, to Buyer’s
actual knowledge upon reasonable inquiry, Buyer has complied in all
material respects with the Patriot Act and the regulations
promulgated thereunder, and the rules and regulations administered
by OFAC, to the extent such laws are applicable to
Buyer. Buyer is not included on the List of Specially
Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the OFAC,
nor is it a resident in, or organized or chartered under the laws
of, (A) a jurisdiction that has been designated by the U.S.
Secretary of the Treasury under Section 311 or 312 of the Patriot
Act as warranting special measures due to money laundering concerns
or (B) any foreign country that has been designated as
non-cooperative with international anti-money laundering principles
or procedures by an intergovernmental group or organization, such
as the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering, of which
the United States is a member and with which designation the United
States representative to the group or organization continues to
concur.
5.6
Broker’s or
Finder’s Fees . No agent, broker, investment
banker, or other person or firm acting on behalf of Buyer or any of
its Affiliates or under its authority, is or will be entitled to
any broker’s or finder’s fee or any other commission or
similar fee, directly or indirectly, from Buyer or any of its
Affiliates in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. This Section 5.6 shall survive the
Closing or the expiration or any termination of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE VI
OTHER COVENANTS
6.1
Conduct of Business Prior
to the Closing . Seller covenants and agrees that
from the Effective Date through the Closing, unless Buyer otherwise
consents in writing, Seller and its Affiliates shall:
(a)
Operate the Property in the ordinary course of
business, including (i) incurring expenses consistent with the past
practices, (ii) using commercially reasonable efforts to preserve
the Property’s present business operations, organization and
goodwill and its relationships with residents, customers,
employees, advertisers, suppliers and other contractors, and (iii)
maintaining the Licenses listed on Exhibit C of the
Seller Disclosure Letter.
(b)
Operate the Property and
otherwise conduct business in accordance with the terms or
conditions of the Licenses listed on Exhibit C of the
Seller Disclosure Letter, all Applicable Laws having jurisdiction
over any aspect of the operation of the Property and all applicable
insurance requirements.
(c)
Maintain the books and records for the
Property.
(d)
Timely comply in all material respects with
the Property Agreements.
(e)
Not sell, lease, grant any rights in
or to or otherwise dispose of, or agree to sell, lease or
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