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Exhibit 2.1
Execution Copy
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
by and among
Visant Corporation,
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
and, solely for purposes of Section 5.8
hereof,
Visant Holding Corp.
Dated as of January 2, 2007
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STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this " Agreement
"), dated as of January 2, 2007, by and among Visant
Corporation, a Delaware corporation (" Visant "), R.R.
Donnelley & Sons Company, a Delaware corporation ("
Buyer ") and, solely for purposes of Section 5.8
hereof, Visant Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Visant owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of
common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the " Von Hoffmann
Common Shares "), of Von Hoffmann Holdings Inc., a Delaware
corporation (" Von Hoffmann ");
WHEREAS, Visant desires to sell, transfer and assign to Buyer,
and Buyer desires to purchase from Visant, all of the issued and
outstanding Von Hoffmann Common Shares, as more specifically
provided herein; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the foregoing, Visant and Buyer
desire to enter into the Transition Services Agreement (as defined
herein).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the
respective agreements, covenants, representations, warranties and
undertakings contained herein, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties
agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
Definitions
Section 1.1 Specific Definitions . As used in this
Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth or
referenced below:
" Accounting Firm " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2.6(b).
" Accounts Payable " means all current trade payables of
Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business as of
the Closing arising out of the receipt of goods or services by the
Business.
" Affected Employees " means Employees who are employed
or engaged, as applicable, by Von Hoffmann or any of the
Transferred Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Closing and who
remain employed or engaged, as applicable, by Buyer or any of its
Subsidiaries immediately after the Closing.
" Affiliate ", as applied to any Person, shall mean any
other Person directly or indirectly Controlling, Controlled by or
under common Control with such Person; it being
understood that, with respect to the period on and prior to
the Closing, Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries shall be
deemed to be Affiliates of Visant and that, with respect to the
period following the Closing, Von Hoffmann and the Transferred
Subsidiaries shall be deemed not to be Affiliates of Visant.
" Agreement " shall have the meaning set
forth in the Preamble.
" Ancillary Agreements " shall mean the Transition
Services Agreement.
" Annual Balance Sheets " shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 3.7.
" Annual Financial Statements " shall have the meaning
set forth in Section 3.7.
" Benefit Plans " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.20(a).
" Books and Records " shall mean all books, ledgers,
files, reports, Tax Returns, plans, records, manuals and other
materials (in any form or medium) of, or maintained for, Von
Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business,
wherever located, but excluding any such items to the extent
(i) they are primarily related to Visant or any of its
Affiliates (other than Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred
Subsidiaries), (ii) any Law prohibits their transfer or
(iii) any transfer thereof would subject Visant or any of its
Affiliates to any material Liability.
" Business " shall mean the book and commercial printing
business of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries as
currently conducted, including printing for educational publishers
and testing as well as digital prepress and premedia services
related to the foregoing.
" Business Contracts " shall mean all Contracts (other
than this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements) to which Von
Hoffmann or any Transferred Subsidiary is a party (excluding any
Benefit Plans and oral Contracts that are immaterial).
" Business Day " shall mean any day other than a
Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banks in New York City are
authorized or obligated by Law or executive order to close.
" Buyer " shall have the meaning set forth in the
Preamble.
" Buyer 401(k) Plan " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 5.5(b).
" Buyer Indemnified Parties " shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 8.2(a).
" Buyer Tax Act " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 5.15(a).
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" Chosen Courts " shall have the meaning
set forth in Section 9.9.
" Claim Notice " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 8.4(a).
" Closing " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2.3.
" Closing Date " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2.3.
" Closing Date Working Capital " shall mean Working
Capital as of immediately prior to the open of business on the
Closing Date.
" Closing Date Working Capital Statement " shall mean the
working capital statement that sets forth the Current Assets and
Current Liabilities of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred
Subsidiaries as of immediately prior to the open of business on the
Closing Date, prepared, or caused to be prepared, by Buyer in
accordance with Section 2.6 hereof and, in the event of an
Objection, as adjusted by either the agreement of Visant, on the
one hand, and Buyer, on the other hand, or by the Accounting Firm,
acting pursuant to Section 2.6(b).
" Code " shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.
" Competing Business " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 5.8(a).
" Confidentiality Agreement " shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 5.3(b).
" Contracts " shall mean all agreements, contracts,
leases and subleases, purchase orders, arrangements, commitments
and licenses under which there are existing or future rights or
obligations.
" Control " shall mean the possession, direct or
indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the
management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership
of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
" Current Assets " shall mean the current assets of Von
Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries as of the Closing, as
determined in accordance with GAAP as of the date hereof
consistently applied and subject to reserves as appropriate
(including for collectibility, validity, usability and cost to
produce), including cash and cash equivalents and excluding
deferred Tax assets, Intracompany Receivables and any assets that
would be Excluded Assets.
" Current Liabilities " shall mean the current
Liabilities of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries as of
the Closing, including any claims incurred but not reported, as
determined in accordance with GAAP as of the date hereof
consistently applied, excluding Indebtedness, deferred Tax
liabilities and any Liabilities that would be Excluded
Liabilities.
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" Direct Claim " shall have the meaning
set forth in Section 8.5.
" Employees " shall mean all current employees (including
officers) and consultants of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred
Subsidiaries and any Scheduled Employees.
" Encumbrances " shall mean any mortgage, pledge, deed of
trust, lien (including environmental and Tax liens), hypothecation,
security interest, title defect, encumbrance, (with respect to real
property only) burden, (with respect to real property only) charge,
or other similar restriction, option, easement, (with respect to
real property only) encroachment, or other adverse claim.
" Environmental Law " shall mean any applicable federal,
state, local or foreign statute, Law, regulation, order, decree,
permit, authorization, opinion, common law or agency requirement
relating to: (a) the protection of the environment,
occupational health and safety, or natural resources, (b) the
handling, use, presence, disposal, release or threatened release
of, or exposure to, any Hazardous Substance or (c) noise,
odor, indoor air, wetlands, pollution, contamination or any injury
or threat of injury to persons or property relating to any
Hazardous Substance.
" ERISA " shall mean the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended.
" ERISA Affiliate " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.20(c).
" ERISA Plans " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.20(b).
" Excluded Assets " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 5.16(b).
" Excluded Employees " means all Employees who are not
Affected Employees (a list of such Persons is set forth in
Section 5.6(a) of the Visant Disclosure Schedule).
" Excluded Liabilities " shall mean the Liabilities of
Von Hoffmann or the Transferred Subsidiaries set forth in
Section 1.1(a) of the Visant Disclosure Schedule.
" Financial Statements " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 3.7.
" 401(k) Plan " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 5.5(a).
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" GAAP " shall mean United States
generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to
time, except where GAAP is identified herein as of a certain
date.
" Governmental Authorizations " shall mean all written
licenses, permits, certificates and other authorizations and
approvals that are issued by or obtained from a Governmental
Entity.
" Government Contract " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 3.16(b).
" Governmental Entity " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 3.5.
" Guarantees " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 5.19.
" Hazardous Substance " shall mean any substance that is:
(a) listed, classified or regulated pursuant to any
Environmental Law and (b) any petroleum product or by product,
asbestos-containing material, lead-containing paint or plumbing,
polychlorinated biphenyls, radioactive material, mold or radon.
" HSR Act " shall mean the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust
Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.
" Indebtedness " shall mean, with respect to any Person,
(a) all Liabilities of such Person for borrowed money, whether
contingent, current or funded, secured or unsecured, (b) all
Liabilities of such Person for the deferred purchase price of
property or services, (c) all Liabilities of such Person
evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or other similar instruments,
(d) all indebtedness created or arising under any conditional
sale or other title retention agreement with respect to property
acquired by such Person (even though the rights and remedies of the
seller or lender under such agreement in the event of default are
limited to repossession or sale of such property), (e) all
Liabilities of such Person as lessee under leases that have been or
are required to be, in accordance with GAAP as of the date hereof,
recorded as capital leases, (f) all obligations, contingent or
otherwise, of such Person under bankers’ acceptance, letter
of credit or similar facilities, (g) any other amounts
required to be considered as indebtedness for purposes of GAAP as
of the date hereof, (h) all Indebtedness of others referred to
in clauses (a) through (g) above guaranteed in any manner
by such Person, or in effect guaranteed by such Person, and
(i) all Indebtedness referred to in clauses (a) through
(g) above secured by any Encumbrance on property (including
accounts and contract rights) owned by such Person, even though
such Person has not assumed or become liable for the payment of
such Indebtedness; provided , that clauses (a) through
(i) shall include all accrued interest, premiums and penalties
upon prepayment of such outstanding Indebtedness; provided,
further, that for the avoidance of doubt, Ordinary Course
Accounts Payable and those items set forth in Section 1.1(b)
of the Visant Disclosure Schedule shall not be considered
Indebtedness.
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" Indemnified Parties " shall have the
meaning set forth in Section 8.2(a).
" Indemnifying Party " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 8.4(a).
" Insurance Policies " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 3.19.
" Intellectual Property " shall mean all
(i) trademarks, service marks, brand names, certification
marks, collective marks, d/b/a’s, Internet domain names,
logos, symbols, trade dress, assumed names, fictitious names, trade
names and other indicia of origin, all applications and
registrations for the foregoing and all goodwill associated
therewith and symbolized thereby, including all renewals of same;
(ii) inventions and discoveries, whether patentable or not,
and all patents, registrations, invention disclosures and
applications therefor, including divisions, continuations,
continuations-in-part and renewal applications, and including
renewals, extensions and reissues; (iii) confidential
information, trade secrets and know-how, including processes,
schematics, business methods, formulae, drawings, prototypes,
models, designs and customer lists (collectively, " Trade
Secrets "); (iv) published and unpublished works of
authorship, whether copyrightable or not (including, without
limitation, software, databases and other compilations of
information), copyrights therein and thereto, and registrations and
applications therefor, and all renewals, extensions, restorations
and reversions therefor; and (v) all other intellectual
property or proprietary rights.
" Intellectual Property Contracts " shall mean all
agreements concerning Intellectual Property to which Von Hoffmann
or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries is a party, including
Contracts granting Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred
Subsidiaries rights to use the Licensed Intellectual Property,
non-assertion agreements, settlement agreements, agreements
granting rights to use Intellectual Property Related to the
Business, trademark coexistence agreements and trademark consent
agreements Related to the Business, except to the extent included
in the Excluded Assets (other than oral agreements that are
immaterial).
" Interim Balance Sheets " shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 3.7.
" Interim Financial Statements " shall have the meaning
set forth in Section 3.7.
" Intracompany Payables " shall mean all account, note or
loan receivables recorded on the books of Visant or any of its
Affiliates for goods or services purchased by or provided to Von
Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries, or advances (cash
or otherwise) or any other extensions of credit to Von Hoffmann or
any of the Transferred Subsidiaries from Visant or any of its
Affiliates, whether current or non-current.
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" Intracompany Receivables " shall mean
all account, note or loan payables recorded on the books of Visant
or any of its Affiliates for goods or services sold or provided by
Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries to Visant or
any of its Affiliates or advances (cash or otherwise) or any other
extensions of credit made by Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred
Subsidiaries to Visant or any of its Affiliates, whether current or
non-current.
" IRS " shall mean the Internal Revenue Service of the
United States.
" IT Assets " shall mean all computers, computer
software, firmware, middleware, servers, workstations, routers,
hubs, switches, data communications lines, all other information
technology equipment and all associated documentation of or used by
Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries.
" Knowledge " or any similar phrase shall mean the actual
knowledge of any of Marc L. Reisch, Marie D. Hlavaty, Paul B.
Carousso, John C. Sorensen, Kevin Hayden, Richard Johnson, John R.
DePaul, Darin Hansen (solely as to Section 3.8,
Section 3.17, Section 3.19 and Section 3.22) and
Steve Marshall (solely as to Section 3.7 and
Section 3.21) after reasonable inquiry by any such Person with
respect to the facts or matters specified.
" Law " shall mean any applicable federal, foreign,
national, provincial, supranational, state, local or similar
statute, law (including common law), ordinance, regulation, rule,
code, order, requirement or rule of law, in each case, of any
Governmental Entity.
" Leased Real Property " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 3.11(a).
" Leases " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.11(c).
" Liabilities " shall mean any and all debts,
liabilities, commitments and obligations of any kind, whether
fixed, contingent or absolute, matured or unmatured, liquidated or
unliquidated, accrued or not accrued, asserted or not asserted,
known or unknown, determined, determinable or otherwise, whenever
or however arising (including, whether arising out of any contract
or tort, based on negligence or strict liability) and whether or
not the same would be as required by GAAP as of the date hereof to
be accrued on financial statements or disclosed in the notes
thereto.
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" Licensed Intellectual Property " shall
mean Intellectual Property that Von Hoffmann or any of the
Transferred Subsidiaries is licensed or otherwise permitted by
other Persons to use.
" Losses " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 8.2(a).
" Material Adverse Effect " shall mean any change or
effect that is materially adverse to the business, assets,
Liabilities, financial condition or results of operations of Von
Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business, in each
case, on a consolidated basis, or a change or effect in or upon the
business, assets, Liabilities, financial condition or results of
operation of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries or the
Business, in each case, on a consolidated basis, that would prevent
or materially delay the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement or the ability of Visant to perform
its obligations under this Agreement; provided ,
however , that none of the following, in and of itself or
themselves, shall constitute a Material Adverse Effect:
(i) changes that are the result of factors generally affecting
the industry in which Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries
operate, (ii) changes in general U.S. political or economic
conditions or financial or capital markets, (iii) changes in
GAAP or in Laws of general applicability or in interpretations
thereof by courts or other Governmental Entities, in each case,
after the date hereof, (iv) any failure by Von Hoffmann or the
Transferred Subsidiaries to meet any estimates of revenues or
earnings for any period ending on or after the date of this
Agreement and prior to the Closing, provided that the
exception in this clause shall not prevent or otherwise affect a
determination that any change, effect, circumstance or development
underlying such failure has resulted in, or contributed to, a
Material Adverse Effect, or (v) any adverse effect that Visant
establishes was proximately caused by (A) the announcement of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (B) the
taking of any action required by this Agreement, or (C) the
failure to take actions prohibited by this Agreement;
provided , further , that with respect to clauses
(i), (ii), and (iii) above such changes do not
disproportionately adversely affect in a material manner Von
Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business, in each
case on a consolidated basis, compared to other companies operating
in the industries in which Von Hoffmann and the Transferred
Subsidiaries operate.
" Material Contracts " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 3.15.
" Multiemployer Plan " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 3.20(b).
" Notice Period " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 8.4(a).
" Objection " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2.6(a).
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" Order " shall mean any written order,
writ, judgment, injunction, subpoena, indictment, demand, decree,
stipulation, determination or award entered by or with any
Governmental Entity.
" Ordinary Course " shall mean the conduct of the
Business in accordance with Von Hoffmann’s and the
Transferred Subsidiaries’ normal day-to-day customs,
practices and procedures.
" Owned Real Property " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 3.11(a).
" PBGC " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.20(c).
" Pension Plan " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.20(b).
" Permitted Encumbrances " shall mean:
(a) statutory Encumbrances for current Taxes of Von Hoffmann and
the Transferred Subsidiaries not yet due and payable or which are
being contested in good faith through the appropriate proceedings,
and special assessments or other governmental charges not yet due
and payable or which are being contested in good faith through the
appropriate proceedings;
(b) mechanics’, materialmen’s, carriers’,
workers’, repairers’ and similar statutory liens
arising or incurred in the Ordinary Course;
(c) with respect to real property, zoning, building and other
land use regulations imposed by any Governmental Entity having
jurisdiction over any Real Property or Leased Real Property which
are not violated in any material respect by the current use and
operation thereof and do not impair in any material respect the
current use and operation thereof;
(d) deposits or pledges made in connection with, or to secure
payment of, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance or
old age pension programs mandated under applicable Law;
(e) the rights of any landlord under a Lease or any lessor (or
sublessor) under a lease or sublease listed in Section 1.1(e)
of the Visant Disclosure Schedule;
(f) with respect to real property, covenants, conditions,
restrictions, easements, encumbrances and other similar
restrictions of record affecting title to but not adversely
affecting, individually or in the aggregate, current occupancy or
use of the Real Property or Leased Real Property in any material
respect;
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(g) those items listed in Section 1.1(d) of
the Visant Disclosure Schedule;
(h) other minor imperfections of title or Encumbrances, if any,
that individually or in the aggregate, do not materially impair the
continued use and operation of any assets to which they relate;
(i) any Encumbrance that is created by Buyer or any of its
Affiliates as of or immediately following Closing; and
(j) any restrictions relating to the resale of the securities of
Von Hoffmann or the Transferred Subsidiaries under applicable
securities laws.
" Person " shall mean any individual, corporation,
partnership, limited liability company, firm, joint venture,
association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated
organization, governmental or regulatory body or other entity.
" Personal Property " shall mean all of the tangible
personal property owned or leased by Von Hoffmann or any of the
Transferred Subsidiaries, including those items set forth on the
fixed asset registers set forth in Section 3.12(a) of the
Visant Disclosure Schedule other than the Excluded Assets.
" Post-Closing Tax Period " shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 5.15(j).
" Pre-Closing Tax Period " shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 5.14(a).
" Purchase Price " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2.2.
" Purchase Price Adjustment Amount " shall have the
meaning set forth in Section 2.6(c).
" Real Property " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.11(a).
" Registered " shall mean issued by, registered with,
renewed by or the subject of a pending application before any
Governmental Entity or Internet domain name registrar.
" Related to the Business " shall mean necessary for,
primarily related to, or primarily used in connection with, the
Business.
" Remaining Guarantee " shall mean any Guarantee of an
Excluded Liability or any Liability of Visant or any of its
Affiliates (other than Von Hoffmann and the Transferred
Subsidiaries) that Visant is not able to terminate or cause to be
terminated on or prior to the Closing.
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" Reorganization Transactions " shall mean
the assignments, transfers, dividends, distributions, conveyances,
deliveries and assumptions set forth in Section 5.16(a)
through Section 5.16(c).
" Scheduled Employees " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 5.6(e).
" Scheduled Intellectual Property " shall have the
meaning set forth in Section 3.14(a).
" Straddle Period " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 5.15(a).
" Straddle Returns " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 5.15(d).
" Subsidiary " shall mean, as to any Person, any Person
(i) of which such Person directly or indirectly owns
securities or other equity interests representing more than 50% of
the aggregate voting power, (ii) of which a Person possesses
the power to elect a majority of the board of directors or Persons
holding similar positions or performing similar functions or
(iii) which such Person Controls directly or indirectly
through one or more intermediaries.
" Tax Returns " shall mean, as to any Person, all
federal, state, local or foreign Tax returns, Tax or information
reports, declarations of estimated Tax and other forms, including
consolidated federal income Tax returns of such Person and the
entities consolidated with such Person (in each case, including any
related or supporting information) filed or required to be filed
with respect to any taxing authority with respect to Taxes,
including any schedules, attachments or amendments thereto.
" Taxes " shall mean all taxes, charges, fees, levies,
penalties or other assessments imposed by any federal, state, local
or foreign taxing authority, including income, excise, property,
sales, use (or any similar taxes), transfer, franchise, payroll,
withholding, social security business license fees, alternative
minimum or other taxes, including any interest, penalties or
additions attributable thereto.
" Termination Date " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 7.1(b).
" Third Party Claim " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 8.4(a).
" Threshold " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 8.2(b).
" Top Customers " shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.9(a).
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" Top Suppliers " shall have the meaning
set forth in Section 3.9(b).
" Trade Secrets " shall have the meaning set forth in
"Intellectual Property" in this Section 1.1.
" Transferred Subsidiaries " shall mean all the
Subsidiaries of Von Hoffmann, except for The Lehigh Press, Inc. and
Precision Offset Printing Company, Inc.
" Transition Services Agreement " shall mean the
transition services agreement to be entered into at Closing and
reasonably satisfactory to Visant and Buyer.
" Von Hoffmann " shall have the meaning set forth in the
Recitals.
" Von Hoffmann Benefit Plans " shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 3.20(a).
" Von Hoffmann Common Shares " shall have the meaning set
forth in the Recitals.
" Von Hoffmann Indebtedness " shall mean all Indebtedness
of Von Hoffmann or the Transferred Subsidiaries.
" Von Hoffmann Trademarks " shall mean the trade names,
service marks or trademarks owned or licensed by Von Hoffmann or
any of the Transferred Subsidiaries.
" Visant " shall have the meaning set forth in the
Preamble.
" Visant Benefit Plans " shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 3.20(a).
" Visant Disclosure Schedule " shall mean the disclosure
schedule delivered by Visant to Buyer on the date of this
Agreement.
" Visant Indemnified Parties " shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 8.3(a).
" Visant Required Approvals " shall mean all consents,
approvals, waivers, authorizations, notices and filings that are
required to be set forth in Section 3.5 of the Visant
Disclosure Schedule.
" Working Capital " shall mean (x) the Current
Assets minus (y) the Current Liabilities.
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" Working Capital Estimate " shall have
the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a).
" Working Capital Objection Period " shall have the
meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a).
" Working Capital Target Amount " shall mean
$50,000,000.
Section 1.2 Other Terms . Other terms may be defined
elsewhere in the text of this Agreement and, unless otherwise
indicated, shall have such meaning indicated throughout this
Agreement.
Section 1.3 Other Definitional Provisions . Unless
the express context otherwise requires:
(a) The words "herein" and "hereunder" and words of similar
import, when used in this Agreement, shall refer to this Agreement
as a whole and not to any particular provision of this
Agreement.
(b) Terms defined in the singular shall have comparable meaning
when used in the plural, and vice versa, except where such terms
are separately defined.
(c) The terms "dollars" and "$" shall mean United States
Dollars.
(d) References herein to a specific Annex, Exhibit or Section
shall refer, respectively, to Annexes, Exhibits or Sections of this
Agreement.
(e) Wherever the words "include", "includes" or "including" are
used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the
words "without limitation".
(f) References herein to any gender include each other
gender.
ARTICLE II
Purchase and Sale of the Von Hoffmann Common
Shares
Section 2.1 Purchase and Sale of the Von Hoffmann Common
Shares . Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this
Agreement, at the Closing, (x) Visant shall sell, transfer,
assign, convey and deliver the Von Hoffmann Common Shares to Buyer,
free and clear of any Encumbrances (other than any restrictions
relating to the resale of securities under applicable securities
Laws), and (y) Buyer shall purchase the Von Hoffmann Common
Shares from Visant.
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Section 2.2 Consideration . Upon the
terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, at the
Closing, Buyer shall pay a purchase price equal to $412.5 million
in cash (the " Purchase Price "), to Visant in the manner
set forth in Section 2.5(a), subject to adjustment to the extent of
the Purchase Price Adjustment Amount as provided in
Section 2.6(c).
Section 2.3 Time and Place of the Closing . Upon the
terms and subject to the conditions contained in this Agreement,
the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the
" Closing ") will take place at the offices of
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, 125 Broad Street, New York, New
York 10004 at 10:00 a.m. New York City time on the third
Business Day following the date on which all of the conditions set
forth in ARTICLE VI have been satisfied or waived (other than those
conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Closing,
but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of those conditions), or
at such other place or time or both as the parties mutually may
agree in writing. The date on which the Closing actually occurs is
referred to as the " Closing Date ".
Section 2.4 Deliveries by Visant . At the Closing,
Visant shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, the following to
Buyer:
(a) the stock certificates representing the Von Hoffmann Common
Shares, duly endorsed in blank or accompanied by duly executed
instruments of transfer, and any other documents that are necessary
to transfer to Buyer valid title to the Von Hoffmann Common Shares,
free and clear of any Encumbrances (other than any restrictions
relating to the resale of securities under applicable securities
Laws);
(b) the stock books, stock ledgers, minute books and corporate
seals of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries;
(c) a duly executed certification that Visant is not a foreign
Person within the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulation
Section 1.1445-2(b)(2)(iv); it being
understood that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein, if Visant fails to provide Buyer with such
certification, Buyer shall be entitled to withhold the requisite
amount from the Purchase Price in accordance with Section 1445
of the Code and the applicable Treasury Regulations;
(d) the Books and Records (provided that Visant shall be
entitled to retain a copy of those Books and Records which relate
to Visant and its Affiliates (other than Von Hoffmann and the
Transferred Subsidiaries));
(e) a duly executed counterpart of each of the Ancillary
Agreements;
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(f) evidence of the obtaining of the Visant
Required Approvals and the discharge or release of all Encumbrances
(other than any restrictions relating to the resale of securities
under applicable securities Laws) on any of the assets or
properties of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred
Subsidiaries;
(g) evidence that the Reorganization Transactions have
occurred;
(h) the certificate or certificates to be delivered pursuant to
Section 6.3(c);
(i) all other documents, instruments and writings required to be
delivered by Visant at or prior to the Closing pursuant to this
Agreement; and
(j) such other customary instruments of transfer, assumptions,
filings or documents, in form and substance reasonably acceptable
to Buyer, as Buyer may reasonably request to effect the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 2.5 Deliveries by Buyer . At the Closing,
Buyer shall deliver the following:
(a) an amount equal to the Purchase Price, by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated by
Visant at least two Business Days prior to the Closing Date;
(b) a duly executed counterpart of each of the Ancillary
Agreements;
(c) the certificate or certificates to be delivered pursuant to
Section 6.3(c);
(d) all other documents, instruments and writings required to be
delivered by Buyer at or prior to the Closing Date pursuant to this
Agreement; and
(e) such other customary instruments of transfer, assumptions,
filings or documents, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory
to Visant, as Visant may reasonably request to effect the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 2.6 Working Capital Adjustment .
(a) No later than two Business Days prior to the Closing Date,
Visant shall deliver to Buyer a statement setting forth its good
faith estimate of Working Capital as of the Closing (the "
Working Capital Estimate "), together with a reasonably
detailed worksheet setting forth the calculation of the Working
Capital Estimate. Buyer and Visant agree that the statements
contemplated by this Section 2.6 are solely intended to show
the Closing Date Working Capital and thereby determine the
difference between
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the Working Capital Target Amount and Closing
Date Working Capital, if any. The Closing Date Working Capital
Statement shall be prepared in accordance with this
Section 2.6 and the definitions of Current Assets and Current
Liabilities. Within 75 calendar days after the Closing Date, Buyer
shall deliver to Visant the Closing Date Working Capital Statement
showing in reasonable detail Buyer’s calculation of the
Closing Date Working Capital. Visant (and its independent
accountant) shall be afforded the opportunity to review the books
and records and calculations used in the preparation of the Closing
Date Working Capital Statement. If Visant does not object in
writing to Buyer’s determination of the Closing Date Working
Capital, which objection must set forth a specific description of
the basis of Visant’s objection, the adjustment which Visant
believes should be made to the Closing Date Working Capital
Statement and a detailed description of the calculation made in
determining any such adjustment (an " Objection "), within
20 calendar days after Buyer delivers the Closing Date Working
Capital Statement to Visant (the " Working Capital Objection
Period "), then the Closing Date Working Capital calculation as
set forth on the Closing Date Working Capital Statement delivered
by Buyer shall be deemed to be final and binding upon Visant and
Buyer and the provisions of Section 2.6(c) shall apply;
provided , that if Visant validly delivers an Objection
during the Working Capital Objection Period, then
Section 2.6(b) shall apply with respect to such disputed
Closing Date Working Capital calculation.
(b) In the event that Visant delivers an Objection within the
Working Capital Objection Period, Visant and Buyer shall reasonably
cooperate to resolve such dispute, but if they are unable to reach
a resolution within 30 calendar days after Visant validly delivers
an Objection, Visant and Buyer shall submit such dispute to Grant
Thornton LLP (the " Accounting Firm ") for resolution. To
the extent permitted by Law and except as would not result in a
breach of attorney-client privilege or similar privilege, or
violate any confidentiality or similar agreement to which Visant or
Buyer is a party, Visant and Buyer shall submit to the Accounting
Firm all information requested by the Accounting Firm and shall
make any records relating to or bearing upon such dispute available
to the other party and to the Accounting Firm. Visant and Buyer
shall further instruct the Accounting Firm to render its decision
within 30 calendar days after the Accounting Firm has received the
information so requested and shall reasonably cooperate with the
Accounting Firm and each other to enable the Accounting Firm to
render the decision within such period. The Accounting Firm shall,
after the submission of the evidentiary materials, submit its
written decision on each Objection to Visant and Buyer. The scope
of the disputes to be resolved by the Accounting Firm shall be
limited to whether the Closing Date Working Capital as set forth on
the Closing Date Working Capital Statement was prepared in
accordance with this Section 2.6 and the definitions of
Current Assets and Current Liabilities and whether there were
errors of fact or mathematical errors in the Closing Date Working
Capital Statement. The Accounting Firm shall render a written
report as to the resolution of the dispute and the resulting
computation of the Closing Date Working Capital. In resolving any
Objection, the Accounting Firm (x) shall be bound by the
provisions of this Section 2.6 and (y) may not
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assign a value to any item greater than the
greatest value for such item claimed by either party or less than
the smallest value for such item claimed by either party. Any
determination by the Accounting Firm with respect to any Objection
shall be, absent manifest error, final, binding and conclusive on
each party to this Agreement. If the aggregate dollar amount of the
matters submitted to the Accounting Firm and resolved in favor of
Visant is greater than the aggregate dollar amount of the matters
submitted to the Accounting Firm and resolved in favor of Buyer,
then the fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be paid by
Buyer; if the aggregate dollar amount of the matters submitted to
the Accounting Firm and resolved in favor of Visant is less than
the aggregate dollar amount of the matters submitted to the
Accounting Firm and resolved in favor of Buyer, then the fees and
expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be paid by Visant; and if the
aggregate dollar amount of the matters submitted to the Accounting
Firm and resolved in favor of Visant is equal to the aggregate
dollar amount of the matters submitted to the Accounting Firm and
resolved in favor of Buyer, then the fees and expenses of the
Accounting Firm shall be shared equally by Visant and Buyer.
Nothing in this Agreement shall require that any matter other than
disputes under this Section 2.6(b) be resolved by the
procedure described above. The dispute resolution under this
Section 2.6(b) shall be in substitution for and precludes the
bringing of any proceeding in any court in connection with any
Objection made by Visant and Buyer pursuant to this
Section 2.6(b).
(c) Upon the later of acceptance of the Closing Date Working
Capital Statement or the resolution of Objections thereto, Visant
and the Buyer shall determine the amount (the " Purchase Price
Adjustment Amount ") by which the Closing Date Working Capital
differs from the Working Capital Target Amount. If the Closing Date
Working Capital exceeds the Working Capital Target Amount, no
payment shall be due from Buyer to Visant. If the Working Capital
Target Amount exceeds the Closing Date Working Capital by more than
$200,000, Visant shall pay to the Buyer an amount equal to the
Purchase Price Adjustment Amount on the date that is the later of
May 31, 2007 and 10 Business Days after the determination of
such Purchase Price Adjustment Amount. Any such Purchase Price
Adjustment Amount payment shall be treated for all Tax purposes as
an adjustment to the Purchase Price. Except as expressly set forth
in clause (b) above, each party shall bear its own expenses
incurred in connection with the preparation, review and resolution
of the Closing Date Working Capital Statement.
ARTICLE III
Representations and Warranties of
Visant
Except as specifically set forth in the corresponding section of
the Visant Disclosure Schedule, Visant represents and warrants to
Buyer as follows:
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Section 3.1 Organization, Standing and
Qualification of Visant and Von Hoffmann .
(a) Von Hoffmann is a corporation duly incorporated, validly
existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of
Delaware. Von Hoffmann has all requisite corporate power and
authority to own, lease and operate its assets and properties and
to carry on its business as presently conducted, and is duly
qualified or licensed as a foreign corporation to do business and
is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which its assets and
properties are owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the
business conducted by it makes or would make such qualification
necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good
standing would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or
in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect. Section 3.1(a) of
the Visant Disclosure Schedule accurately sets forth all
jurisdictions in which Von Hoffmann is duly qualified to do
business. Visant has made available to Buyer complete and accurate
copies of the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of Von
Hoffmann, as currently in effect.
(b) Visant is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing
and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware.
Visant has all requisite corporate or similar power and authority
to own, lease and operate its assets and properties and to carry on
its business as presently conducted, and is duly qualified or
licensed as a foreign corporation to do business and is in good
standing in each jurisdiction in which its assets and properties
are owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business
conducted by it makes or would make such qualification necessary,
except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing
would not, individually or in the aggregate, materially impair or
delay the ability of Visant to effect the Closing or to perform its
obligations under this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.
Section 3.2 Subsidiaries .
(a) Section 3.2(a) of the Visant Disclosure Schedule sets
forth a true and complete list of the Subsidiaries of Von Hoffmann
and sets forth with respect to each such Subsidiary, the
jurisdiction of incorporation or formation, the authorized and
outstanding capital stock of such Subsidiary and the owner(s) of
record of such outstanding capital stock.
(b) Neither Von Hoffmann nor any of the Transferred Subsidiaries
directly or indirectly owns or has the right or obligation to
acquire any equity interest in any other corporation, partnership,
limited liability company, joint venture, trust or other business
organization.
(c) Each of the Transferred Subsidiaries is a legal entity duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of
its respective
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jurisdiction of organization. Each of the
Transferred Subsidiaries has all requisite corporate or similar
power and authority to own, lease and operate its assets and
properties and to carry on its business as presently conducted, and
is duly qualified or licensed as a foreign corporation or other
legal entity to do business and is in good standing in each
jurisdiction in which its assets and properties are owned, leased
or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it
makes or would make such qualification necessary, except where the
failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not reasonably
be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material
Adverse Effect. Section 3.2(c) of the Visant Disclosure
Schedule accurately sets forth all jurisdictions in which the
Transferred Subsidiaries are duly qualified, registered or licensed
to do business.
(d) Visant has made available to Buyer complete and accurate
copies of the certificate of incorporation, bylaws, or such
comparable governing documents of each of the Transferred
Subsidiaries, each as currently in effect.
(e) All of the outstanding capital stock of the Transferred
Subsidiaries is owned beneficially and of record by Von Hoffmann
and/or a Transferred Subsidiary, free and clear of any
Encumbrances. All outstanding shares of capital stock of the
Transferred Subsidiaries are duly authorized, validly issued, fully
paid and nonassessable.
Section 3.3 Authority of Visant . Visant has all
requisite corporate power, capacity and authority and has taken all
corporate action necessary in order to execute, deliver and perform
this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements, to perform its
obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the
transactions hereby and thereby. The execution, delivery and
performance by Visant of this Agreement and each of the Ancillary
Agreements has been duly and validly authorized and no additional
corporate or stockholder or other authorization or consent is
required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance
by Visant of this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements.
Assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by Buyer, this
Agreement constitutes, and when executed and delivered by Visant
each of the Ancillary Agreements will constitute, the valid and
legally binding obligation of Visant, enforceable against Visant in
accordance with their respective terms, subject to bankruptcy,
insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and
similar Laws of general applicability relating to or affecting
creditors’ rights and to general equity principles.
Section 3.4 Capitalization . The authorized capital
stock of Von Hoffmann consists of 1,000 Von Hoffmann Common Shares,
of which 100 Von Hoffmann Common Shares are the only Von Hoffmann
Common Shares issued and outstanding and which are owned
beneficially and of record by Visant, free and clear of any
Encumbrances. There are no other shares of capital stock of Von
Hoffmann issued or outstanding. All issued and outstanding Von
Hoffmann Common Shares have been
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duly authorized and validly issued, are fully
paid and nonassessable and free of preemptive rights. There is no
subscription, option, warrant, call, right, agreement or commitment
relating to the issuance, sale, delivery or transfer, or the
repurchase, redemption or other acquisition, by Visant or any of
its Affiliates or any other Person (including any right of
conversion or exchange under any outstanding security or other
instrument) of any shares of capital stock or other securities of
Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries or any
securities or obligations convertible or exchangeable into or
exercisable for, or giving any Person a right to subscribe for or
acquire, any securities of Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred
Subsidiaries, and no securities or obligations evidencing such
rights are authorized, issued or outstanding. Neither Von Hoffmann
nor any of the Transferred Subsidiaries has outstanding any bonds,
debentures, notes or other obligations the holders of which have
the right to vote (or are convertible into or exercisable for
securities having the right to vote) with the stockholders of Von
Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries on any matter.
Visant will deliver at the Closing valid title to the Von Hoffmann
Common Shares, free and clear of any Encumbrances (other than any
restrictions relating to the resale of securities under applicable
securities Laws and any Encumbrance that is created by Buyer or any
of its Affiliates as of or immediately following the Closing). At
the Closing, all issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of
the Transferred Subsidiaries will be owned beneficially and of
record by Von Hoffmann and/or a Transferred Subsidiary free and
clear of any Encumbrances (other than any restrictions relating to
the resale of securities under applicable securities Laws and any
Encumbrance that is created by Buyer or any of its Affiliates as of
or immediately following the Closing).
Section 3.5 Consents and Approvals . Except as set
forth in Section 3.5 of the Visant Disclosure Schedule, no
consent, approval, waiver, authorization, notice or filing is
required to be obtained by Visant or any of its Affiliates from, or
to be given by Visant or any of its Affiliates to, or made by
Visant or any of its Affiliates with, any court or any governmental
department, commission, board, bureau, agency, instrumentality,
authority, body or other governmental entity, domestic or foreign
(each, a " Governmental Entity "), in connection with the
execution, delivery and performance by Visant and its Affiliates of
this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements (or the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby) and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, except for
(a) under the HSR Act and (b) such consents, approvals,
waivers, authorizations, notices or filings the failure of which to
obtain, individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
Section 3.6 Non-Contravention . The execution,
delivery and performance by Visant and its Affiliates of this
Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby,
do not and will not constitute or result in (i) a breach or
violation of any provision of the certificate of incorporation,
bylaws or other organizational documents of Visant or any of
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its Subsidiaries, (ii) with or without
notice, lapse of time or both, a breach or violation of, or
constitute a default under, or result in the termination,
cancellation, modification or acceleration (or right of
termination, cancellation, modification or acceleration) of any of
the terms, conditions or provisions of, result in the modification
of any right or obligation of any Person under, or result in a loss
of any benefit to which Visant or any of its Affiliates is entitled
under, any Business Contract, or result in the creation of any
Encumbrance (other than any Encumbrance that is created by Buyer or
any of its Affiliates as of or immediately following the Closing)
upon any of the properties or assets of Von Hoffmann or the
Transferred Subsidiaries, or (iii) assuming the receipt of all
consents, approvals, waivers and authorizations and the making of
notices and filings set forth in Section 3.5 of the Visant
Disclosure Schedule, violate or result in a breach of or constitute
a default under any Order, Law or Governmental Authorization to
which Visant or any of its Affiliates is subject, other than, in
the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), breaches, violations,
defaults, terminations, cancellations, modifications,
accelerations, Encumbrances, changes in rights or obligations or
losses of benefits that, individually or in the aggregate, would
not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect.
Section 3.7 Financial Statements . Attached hereto
as Section 3.7 of the Visant Disclosure Schedule is a copy of
(i) the unaudited consolidated balance sheets of Von Hoffmann
and the Transferred Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and
December 31, 2004 (the " Annual Balance Sheets ") and
the related unaudited consolidated statements of income of Von
Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries for the years then ended
(collectively, and together with the notes thereto, the " Annual
Financial Statements "), (ii) the unaudited consolidated
balance sheets of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries as
of November 30, 2005 and November 30, 2006, (the "
Interim Balance Sheets "), and (iii) the unaudited
consolidated statements of income of Von Hoffmann and the
Transferred Subsidiaries for the eleven-month period ended
November 30, 2005 and November 30, 2006, (Section 3.7(ii)
and Section 3.7(iii) collectively, the " Interim Financial
Statements " and the Annual Financial Statements and the
Interim Financial Statements being hereafter referred to
collectively as the " Financial Statements "). Visant does
not prepare and has not on or after December 31, 2004 prepared
consolidated statements of cash flows, whether audited or
unaudited, on an annual, quarterly or other basis, for Von Hoffmann
and the Transferred Subsidiaries. Each of the consolidated balance
sheets included in the Financial Statements presents fairly the
consolidated financial position of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred
Subsidiaries and the Business as of its respective date and each of
the consolidated statements of income included in the Financial
Statements presents fairly the results of operations of Von
Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries and the Business for the
periods set forth therein, and in each case have been prepared in
accordance with GAAP (except as set forth in Section 3.7 of
the Visant Disclosure Schedule) consistently applied during the
periods covered thereby and are complete and accurate in all
material respects; provided , however , that the
Interim Financial Statements are subject to normal year-end
adjustments (which will not be material in amount or effect). All
allocations of costs and
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expenses from Visant and/or any of its Affiliates
to Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries reflected in
the Financial Statements are reasonable and consistent as if such
costs and expenses had actually been incurred by Von Hoffmann or
any of the Transferred Subsidiaries or are related to Von Hoffmann
or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries. The Financial Statements
reflect, in all material respects, all costs and expenses incurred
by the Business as currently conducted regardless of the
Person’s books they were recorded on. The Financial
Statements do not include, in any material respects, any revenue or
expenses not Related to the Business. There are no
off-balance-sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations or
relationships (as defined in Item 303(a) of
Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended) attributable to Von Hoffmann or the Transferred
Subsidiaries.
Section 3.8 Undisclosed Liabilities; Indebtedness;
Liabilities .
(a) Except as set forth in Section 3.8(a) of the Visant
Disclosure Schedule, as of the date hereof there are no Liabilities
of Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries that, and,
to the Knowledge of Visant, there are no facts or circumstances
undisclosed as of the date hereof that could reasonably be expected
to result in any Liability that, would be, individually or in the
aggregate, reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect,
except for (i) those Liabilities accrued or disclosed on the
face of the balance sheet of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and (ii) Liabilities
incurred by Von Hoffmann or the Transferred Subsidiaries since
December 31, 2005 in the Ordinary Course.
(b) Set forth in Section 3.8(b) of the Visant Disclosure
Schedule is a true and complete list of all Von Hoffmann
Indebtedness, including for each item of Von Hoffmann Indebtedness
(other than the Intracompany Payables), the outstanding principal
amount, interest rate as in effect between December 1, 2006
and the maturity date thereof, and the schedule of the principal
payments, and any Encumbrances (other than Permitted Encumbrances)
that relate to such Indebtedness. At Closing, neither Von Hoffmann
nor any of the Transferred Subsidiaries will have any outstanding
Indebtedness.
Section 3.9 Customers and Suppliers .
(a) Set forth in Section 3.9(a) of the Visant Disclosure
Schedule is a complete and accurate list of the 25 largest
customers of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries, taken
as a whole, by revenue for the year ended December 31, 2005
and for the eleven-month periods ended November 30, 2005 and
November 30, 2006 (collectively, the " Top Customers
"). As of the date hereof, none of the 10 Top Customers for the
eleven-month period ended November 30, 2006 has given written
notice, or to the Knowledge of Visant oral notice, to Visant or any
of its Affiliates that, and Visant has no Knowledge that, any such
Top Customer intends to materially reduce
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its purchases of goods or services from Von
Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries, whether or not as a
result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Since
December 31, 2005 none of Visant, Von Hoffmann or the
Transferred Subsidiaries has had any material disputes with, and no
material claims have been made against Visant, Von Hoffmann, the
Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business by, any Top
Customer.
(b) Set forth in Section 3.9(b) of the Visant Disclosure
Schedule is a complete and accurate list of the 25 largest
suppliers of Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries, taken
as a whole, by expense for the year ended December 31, 2005
and for the eleven-month periods ended November 30, 2005 and
November 30, 2006 (collectively, the " Top Suppliers
"). Since December 31, 2005 none of Visant, Von Hoffmann or
the Transferred Subsidiaries have had any material disputes with,
and no material claims have been made against Visant, Von Hoffmann,
the Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business by, any Top
Supplier.
Section 3.10 Absence of Certain Changes or Events .
Since December 31, 2005 through the date hereof, Von Hoffmann
and the Transferred Subsidiaries have conducted their respective
businesses in the Ordinary Course, and there has not been any
change, condition, event or occurrence that, individually or in the
aggregate, has had, or would reasonably be expected to have, a
Material Adverse Effect. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, except as set forth in Section 3.10 of the Visant
Disclosure Schedule, there has not been:
(a) as of the date hereof, any damage, destruction or other
casualty loss exceeding $50,000 in any one case or $250,000 in the
aggregate with respect to any asset or property owned, leased or
otherwise used by Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred
Subsidiaries or the Business; or
(b) as of the date hereof, any action taken that would have
required the consent of Buyer pursuant to Section 5.1(a),
Section 5.1(b), Section 5.1(e) (only with respect to
amendments or modifications of Material Contracts with the 10 Top
Customers for the eleven-month period ended November 30, 2006
that are adverse to Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries),
Section 5.1(k), Section 5.1(m), Section 5.1(n)
(other than such actions in the Ordinary Course),
Section 5.1(u) (only with respect to written settlements,
concessions, conciliations or similar agreements involving payment
or receipt of consideration of $150,000 in any individual case or
that restrict in any material respect the future activity or
conduct of Von Hoffmann or any Transferred Subsidiaries or admit to
a violation of Law or the rights of any Person),
Section 5.1(w), Section 5.1(x) or Section 5.1(y) had
such action occurred after the date of this Agreement.
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Section 3.11 Real Property
.
(a) Set forth in Section 3.11(a)(i) of the Visant
Disclosure Schedule is a complete and accurate list of all of the
real property owned by Von Hoffmann and the Transferred
Subsidiaries (the " Owned Real Property ") and a complete
and accurate list of all of the real property interests leased or
subleased by Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries (the "
Leased Real Property " and, together with the Owned Real
Property, the " Real Property "). Except as set forth in
Section 3.11(a)(ii) of the Visant Disclosure Schedule, Von
Hoffmann or one of the Transferred Subsidiaries has, or at and
immediately following the Closing will have, (i) fee title to
each parcel of Owned Real Property free and clear of all
Encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances, and (ii) a
valid and binding leasehold interest in the Leased Real Property,
in each case free and clear of any Encumbrances, other than
Permitted Encumbrances.
(b) The Real Property, together with any easements appurtenant
thereto, includes all of the real property used or held for use in
connection with or otherwise required to carry on the Business as
currently conducted.
(c) Set forth in Section 3.11(c) of the Visant Disclosure
Schedule is a complete and accurate list of all leases or subleases
relating to the Leased Real Property and any documents or
instruments affecting the rights or obligations of any of the
parties thereto (the " Leases "). There exists no material
breach, default or event of default (or, to the Knowledge of
Visant, any event that with notice or lapse of time or both would
become a material breach, default or event of default) on the part
of Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries under any
Leases. Visant has made available to Buyer complete and accurate
copies of all of the Leases and all amendments and modifications
thereto.
(d) There are no existing or outstanding claims against Von
Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries for any security
deposit relating to the Leased Real Property.
(e) Each facility included in the Real Property (including, all
buildings, structures, and improvements) (i) is in good
operating condition and repair, subject to ordinary wear and tear,
(ii) is suitable in all material respects for its current use,
operation and occupancy and (iii) does not require repairs or
alterations which are material in nature or cost for its current
use.
(f) The ownership, occupancy, use and operation of the Real
Property complies in all material respects with all Laws, and does
not violate in any material respect any instrument of record or
agreement affecting such property.
(g) There are no pending or, to the Knowledge of Visant,
threatened appropriation, condemnation, eminent domain or like
proceedings relating to the Real Property.
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Section 3.12 Personal Property . Set
forth in Section 3.12(a) of the Visant Disclosure Schedule are
the fixed asset registers setting forth for Von Hoffmann and the
Transferred Subsidiaries all of the tangible personal property
owned or leased by Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred
Subsidiaries, in each case valued individually in excess of $10,000
on a net book value basis which are reflected on the
November 30, 2006 balance sheet included in the Financial
Statements or acquired after November 30, 2006. Visant and its
Affiliates have, and at and immediately following the Closing Von
Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries will have, sole legal and
beneficial ownership of or a valid leasehold interest in the
material Personal Property, free and clear of any Encumbrances,
other than Permitted Encumbrances. The material Personal Property
(other than the decommissioned assets set forth in
Section 3.12(c) of the Visant Disclosure Schedule) has been
maintained in the Ordinary Course and is in good operating
condition and repair (subject to normal wear and tear). None of the
material Personal Property (other than the decommissioned assets
set forth in Section 3.12(c) of the Visant Disclosure
Schedule) is in need of maintenance or repairs except for ordinary,
routine maintenance and repairs, none of which are material in
nature or cost.
Section 3.13 Assets .
(a) Except as set forth in Section 3.13(a)(i) of the Visant
Disclosure Schedule, upon the transfer to Buyer of the Von Hoffmann
Common Shares at Closing, Visant will have delivered to Buyer all
of the properties, assets and rights of Visant and its Affiliates
necessary to conduct the Business, in all material respects, as
currently conducted. Except as set forth in
Section 3.13(a)(ii) of the Visant Disclosure Schedule, there
are no material properties, assets or rights Related to the
Business which are not owned or leased, and at and immediately
following the Closing will not be owned or leased, by Von Hoffmann
and the Transferred Subsidiaries, free and clear of any
Encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances. Except as set
forth in Section 3.13(a)(iii) of the Visant Disclosure
Schedule, there are no material Contracts Related to the Business
to which Von Hoffmann or a Transferred Subsidiary is not a
party.
(b) Set forth in Section 3.13(b) of the Visant Disclosure
Schedule is a complete and accurate list of all of the Excluded
Assets.
Section 3.14 Intellectual Property Rights .
(a) Set forth in Section 3.14(a)(i) of the Visant
Disclosure Schedule is a complete and accurate list of all
Registered and/or material Intellectual Property of Von Hoffmann or
the Transferred Subsidiaries (collectively, the " Scheduled
Intellectual Property ") and Intellectual Property Contracts
(other than licenses for commercial "off-the-shelf" or "shrink
wrap" software that has not been modified or customized for Visant
or any of its Affiliates). Von Hoffmann and the Transferred
Subsidiaries exclusively own (beneficially, and of record where
applicable) all Scheduled Intellectual Property, free
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and clear of any Encumbrances, except Permitted
Encumbrances. To conduct the Business in all material respects as
currently conducted, neither Von Hoffmann nor any of the
Transferred Subsidiaries requires any Intellectual Property that
Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries do not already own or
license. The Scheduled Intellectual Property owned by Von Hoffmann
and the Transferred Subsidiaries is in all material respects
subsisting and, to Visant’s Knowledge, valid, enforceable,
and is not subject to any outstanding Order adversely affecting Von
Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries’ use thereof
or their rights thereto. Except as set forth in
Section 3.14(a)(ii) of the Visant Disclosure Schedule, Von
Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries have sufficient rights to
use all Intellectual Property used in the Business as currently
conducted, all of which rights shall survive unchanged the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
None of Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries has
infringed or otherwise violated in any material respect the
Intellectual Property rights of any third party since
October 4, 2004. There is no litigation, opposition,
cancellation, proceeding, objection or claim pending or, to the
Knowledge of Visant, asserted or threatened against Visant or any
of its Affiliates concerning the ownership, validity,
registerability, enforceability, infringement or use of, or
licensed right to use, any material Intellectual Property that is
Related to the Business. To Visant’s Knowledge, no valid
basis for any such litigation, opposition, cancellation,
proceeding, objection or claim exists. To Visant’s Knowledge,
no Person is violating any material Intellectual Property right
Related to the Business that Visant or any of its Affiliates holds
exclusively.
(b) Visant and its Affiliates have taken reasonable measures to
protect the confidentiality of all material Trade Secrets Related
to the Business and, to Visant’s Knowledge, such material
Trade Secrets have not been used, disclosed to or discovered by any
Person except pursuant to valid and appropriate non-disclosure,
license agreements and/or similar obligations of confidentiality
which have not been breached.
(c) The IT Assets have not materially malfunctioned or failed
within the past two years. The IT Assets owned or licensed by Von
Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries are sufficient to permit
Buyer to conduct the Business in all material respects as currently
conducted following the Closing. Visant and its Affiliates have
implemented backup, security and disaster recovery technology
consistent with industry practices. Visant and its Affiliates take
measures, directly or indirectly, to ensure the confidentiality of
customer financial information consistent with industry
practices.
Section 3.15 Business Contracts . Set forth in
Section 3.15 of the Visant Disclosure Schedule is a complete
and accurate list (such list organized to reflect the different
subsections of this Section 3.15) of each Business
Contract:
(a) for the lease of real or personal property providing for
annual rentals of $135,000 or more;
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(b) that is reasonably likely to require either
(x) annual payments to or from Von Hoffmann and the
Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business of more than $2,000,000 or
(y) aggregate payments to or from Von Hoffmann and the
Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business of more than
$10,000,000;
(c) with respect to any partnership, joint venture or other
similar agreement or arrangement relating to the formation,
creation, operation, management or control of any partnership or
joint venture that is material to Von Hoffmann and the Transferred
Subsidiaries or the Business or in which Von Hoffmann or any of the
Transferred Subsidiaries owns any voting or economic interest,
other than any partnership that is wholly owned by Von Hoffmann or
any of the Transferred Subsidiaries;
(d) relating to Indebtedness (other than the Intracompany
Payables);
(e) that (i) purports to limit in any material respect
either the type of business in which Von Hoffmann or any of the
Transferred Subsidiaries (or after the Closing, to the Knowledge of
Visant, Buyer or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates) may engage
or the manner or locations in which any of them may so engage in
any business, (ii) could require the disposition of any
material assets or line of business of Von Hoffmann or any of the
Transferred Subsidiaries (or after the Closing, to the Knowledge of
Visant, Buyer or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates),
(iii) grants "most favored nation" status that, following the
Closing, would apply to Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred
Subsidiaries (or after the Closing, to the Knowledge of Visant,
Buyer or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates),
(iv) prohibits or limits in any material respect the right of
Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries (or after the
Closing, to the Knowledge of Visant, Buyer or any of its
Subsidiaries or Affiliates) to make, sell or distribute any
products or services or (v) grants any Person (other than
Employees as part of the Business) exclusive or similar rights in
respect of any services in any line of business or any geographic
area with respect to or affecting Von Hoffmann or any of the
Transferred Subsidiaries (or after the Closing, to the Knowledge of
Visant, Buyer or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates);
(f) containing a standstill or similar agreement pursuant to
which Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries has
agreed not to acquire assets or securities of the other party or
any of its Affiliates;
(g) that is a material Intellectual Property Contract (other
than licenses for commercial off-the-shelf or shrink wrap software
that has not been modified or customized for Von Hoffmann or any
Transferred Subsidiaries);
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(h) pursuant to which Von Hoffmann or any of the
Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business is or may be obligated to
make payments, contingent or otherwise, on account of or arising
out of prior acquisitions or sales of businesses, assets, or stock
of other companies;
(i) that is an employee collective bargaining agreement or
Contract with any labor organization;
(j) that is between or among Visant and/or any of its Affiliates
on the one hand, and Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred
Subsidiaries, on the other hand;
(k) that is a stockholder agreement, voting trust or other
contract or understanding to which Visant or any of its Affiliates
is a party or to which Visant or any of its Affiliates is bound, in
each case relating to the voting, purchase, redemption or other
acquisition of any shares of the capital stock of Von Hoffmann or
any of the Transferred Subsidiaries;
(l) that is subject to an advance against a rebate or a signing
bonus of $250,000 or more;
(m) providing for indemnification of any Person, except for any
Business Contract that is (x) not material to Von Hoffmann and
the Transferred Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or the Business or
(y) entered into in the Ordinary Course;
(n) that contains a put, call or similar right pursuant to which
Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business
could be required to purchase or sell, as applicable, any equity
interests of any Person or assets that have a fair market value or
purchase price of more than $250,000; and
(o) that is a Government Contract that is reasonably likely to
require either (x) annual payments to or from Von Hoffmann and
the Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business of more than
$1,000,000 or (y) aggregate payments to or from Von Hoffmann
and the Transferred Subsidiaries or the Business of more than
$3,000,000.
The Business Contracts included in (a) through
(o) being collectively referred to herein as the " Material
Contracts ".
There does not exist under any Material Contract any violation,
breach, default or event of default, or alleged violation, breach,
default or event of default, or, to Visant’s Knowledge, event
or condition that, after notice or lapse of time or both, would
constitute a material violation, breach, default or event of
default thereunder on the part of Visant or any of its Affiliates
(including Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries) or, to
Visant’s Knowledge, any other party thereto. Each of the
Material Contracts is in full force and effect and constitutes a
legal, valid, enforceable and binding
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obligation of Visant or any of its Affiliates
(including Von Hoffmann and the Transferred Subsidiaries) or, to
Visant’s Knowledge, any other party thereto in accordance
with the express terms thereof, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency,
fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws of
general applicability relating to or affecting creditors’
rights and to general equity principles. There are no material
disputes involving Von Hoffmann or the Transferred Subsidiaries
pending, or, to the Knowledge of Visant, threatened, under any
Material Contract. To the Knowledge of Visant, there are no
material disputes involving any Person other than Von Hoffmann or
the Transferred Subsidiaries pending or threatened under any
Material Contract. Visant has made available to Buyer complete and
accurate copies of all of the Material Contracts, and all
amendments and modifications thereto.
Section 3.16 Government Contracts .
(a) With respect to each Government Contract that is a Material
Contract, (x) all representations and certifications executed,
acknowledged or set forth by Von Hoffmann or any of the Transferred
Subsidiaries in or pertaining to such Governmental Contract since
October 4, 2004 and, to the Knowledge of Visant, on or prior
to October 4, 2004, were complete and correct in all material
respects as of their effective date, and Von Hoffmann and its
Affiliates have complied in all material respects with all such
representations and certifications; (y) since October 4,
2004 and, to the Knowledge of Visant, on or prior to
October 4, 2004, neither the United States government nor any
prime contractor, subcontractor or other Person has notified Visant
or any of its Affiliates in writing or, to the Knowledge of Visant,
orally that Visant or any such Affiliate has breached or violated
any material certification, representation, clause, provision or
requirement, pertaining to such Government Contract; and
(z) no termination for convenience, termination for default,
cure notice or show cause notice is in effect as of the date hereof
pertaining to any Government Contract.
(b) Neither Visant nor any of its Affiliates nor any of their
respective personnel is or has been under administrative, civil, or
criminal investigation to the Knowledge of Visant since
October 4, 2004, or to the Knowledge of Visant, on or prior to
October 4, 2004, indictment or audit by any Governmental
Entity with respect to any alleged irregularity, misstatement or
omission arising under or relating to any Government Contract that
is a Material Contract; (y) neither Visant nor any of its
Affiliates has since October 4, 2004 and, to the Knowledge of
Visant, on or prior to October 4, 2004, conducted or initiated
any internal investigation or made a voluntary disclosure to the
United States government with respect to any alleged irregularity,
misstatement or omission arising under or relating to a Government
Contract that is a Material Contract; and (z) to the Knowledge
of Visant, neither Von Hoffmann, any of the Transferred
Subsidiaries nor any of their respective personnel has been
suspended or debarred from doing business with the United States
government or is, or at any time has b
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