SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) November 27, 1996
THE MACERICH COMPANY
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Maryland 1-12504 95-4448705
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
233 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (310) 394-6911
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N/A
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
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On November 27, 1996, Macerich Rimrock Limited Partnership, a
majority owned subsidiary of The Macerich Company (the "Registrant")
acquired Rimrock Mall, a regional mall containing approximately 583,112
square feet. Also on on November 27, 1996, The Macerich Vintage Faire
Limited Partnership, a majority owned subsidiary of the Registrant,
acquired Vintage Faire Mall, a super regional mall containing
approximately 1,052,196 square feet. The sellers of the assets, in both
cases, were subsidiaries of Ernest W. Hahn, Inc. ("Hahn").
The aggregate purchase price for both properties, including
closing costs, was approximately $118.2 million, and was determined in
good faith arms length negotiations between Registrant and Hahn. In
negotiating the purchase price the Registrant considered, among other
factors, the malls' historical and projected cash flow, the nature and
term of existing tenancies and leases, the current operating costs, the
expansion availability, the physical condition of the property, and the
terms and conditions of available financing. No independent appraisals
were obtained by the Registrant. The purchase price consisted of
assuming $88.4 million of debt, the assumption of other liabilities of $3
million, and the balance of the purchase price consisted of cash. The
cash consideration was paid from the Registrant's general corporate funds.
The Registrant intends to continue operating the mall as currently
operated and leasing the space therein to national and local retailers.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization,
for the mall for 1995 was approximately $10.9 million (excluding the
effect of straight lining of rents), and for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 was approximately $8.3 million.
The description contained herein of the transaction described
above does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to the Purchase Agreements which are filed as Exhibit 2.1 and
2.2 hereto.
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits
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(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired*
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
(c) Exhibits
2.1 Agreement of purchase and sale and joint
instructions dated September 30, 1996 between
Macerich Rimrock Limited Partnership and Billings
Associates, a Montana Limited Partnership, as amended
2.2 Purchase and Sale Agreement dated September 30,
1996 between Macerich Vintage Faire Limited Partnership,
a California limited partnership and Vintage Faire
Associates, a California general partnership, as amended.
*It is impracticable to provide the required financial statements and
pro forma financial information regarding the acquisition of Rimrock Mall
and Vintage Faire Mall at this time. The required financial statements
and pro forma financial information will be filed under cover of Form 8-
K/A as soon as possible, but not later than 60 days after the date on
which this Current Report on Form 8-K must be filed.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Santa
Monica, State of California, on December 11, 1996.
THE MACERICH COMPANY
By: /s/THOMAS O'HERN
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Thomas O'Hern
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Document Page
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2.1 Agreement of purchase and sale and joint
instructions dated September 30, 1996 between
Macerich Rimrock Limited Partnership and Billings
Associates, a Montana Limited Partnership, as amended
2.2 Purchase and Sale Agreement dated September 30,
1996 between Macerich Vintage Faire Limited Partnership,
a California limited partnership and Vintage Faire
Associates, a California general partnership, as amended.
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[LETTERHEAD]
VIA FACSIMILE
November 18, 1996
Mr. Rick Bayer
THE MACERICH COMPANY
233 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Re: Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions dated
September 30, 1996 ("Purchase Agreement") by and between Billings
Associates, a Montana limited partnership ("Seller"), and Macerich
Rimrock Mall Limited Partnership, a California limited partnership
("Buyer") (Commonwealth Land Title Company Escrow No. 17872)
Dear Rick:
This is to confirm my conversation Friday with Art Coppola, pursuant to
which Seller agreed that the Purchase Price under the Purchase Agreement
shall be $43,686,000 (rather than $44,000,000, as stated in the Purchase
Agreement). Such reduction in the Purchase Price shall be effective upon
Buyer's acknowledgment that Buyer has waived the following condition to
Buyer's obligations under the Purchase Agreement: Section 5(a)(ii) of the
Purchase Agreement. To confirm such waiver, please have Buyer execute a
copy of this letter in the space provided below and fax the same to me
today with a hard copy to follow via overnight mail, with a copy of the
same to Commonwealth Land Title Company.
Very truly yours,
BILLINGS ASSOCIATES, a Montana limited partnership
By: Ernest W. Hahn, Inc., a California corporation, general partner
By: /s/ Mary Allman Boyle
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Name: MARY ALLMAN BOYLE
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Title: ASSISTANT SECRETARY
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Mr. Rick Bayer
November 18, 1996
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO this 18th day of November, 1996.
MACERICH RIMROCK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership
By: MACERICH RIMROCK GP CORP.,
a Delaware corporation
By: /s/ Richard A. Bayer
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Name: Richard A. Bayer
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Title: General Counsel and Secretary
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pc: Jim Kinney, Esq.
Dana Schiffman, Esq.
Mai Ly Marsh
Gayle Debec
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
DATED: September 30, 1996.
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BUYER:
MACERICH RIMROCK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership
SELLER:
BILLINGS ASSOCIATES, a Montana limited partnership
ESCROW AGENT:
COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE COMPANY
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AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. Purchase and Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Purchase Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. Payment of Purchase Price. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4. Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5. Conditions to Close of Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6. Deposits by Seller Prior to Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7. Deposits by Buyer Prior to Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
8. Deliveries to Buyer at Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
9. Costs and Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
10. Prorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
11. Disbursements and Other Actions by Escrow Holder . . . . . . . . . .16
12. Covenants of Seller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
13. Seller's Representations and Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
14. Buyer's Representations and Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
15. Default -- Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
16. Damage or Condemnation Prior to Closing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
17. Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
18. Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
19. Legal Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
20. "AS-IS" Nature of Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
21. Entry and Indemnification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
22. Confidentiality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
23. Capital Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
24. Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
25. Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
26. Indemnification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
27. Employment Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SIGNATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ACCEPTANCE BY ESCROW HOLDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
EXHIBITS
Exhibit "A" - Legal Description of Land
Exhibit "B-1" - Schedule of Leases
Exhibit "B-2" - Rent Roll
Exhibit "B-3" - Security Deposits
Exhibit "C" - Contracts
Exhibit "D" - Personal Property
Exhibit "E" - Schedule of REA Parties and Operating Agreements
Exhibit "F" - Existing Encumbrance
Exhibit "G-1" - Tenant Estoppel Certificate
Exhibit "G-2" - Anchor Store Estoppel Certificate
Exhibit "G-3" - Seller's Lease Certificate
Exhibit "H" - REA Estoppel Certificate
Exhibit "I" - Intentionally Omitted
Exhibit "J" - Deed
Exhibit "K" - Ground Lease Assignment
Exhibit "L" - Assignment of Leases
Exhibit "M" - Assignment of Contracts
Exhibit "N" - Bill of Sale
Exhibit "0" - General Assignment
Exhibit "P" - Form of Tenant Letter
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Exhibit "Q" - Form of REA Letter
Exhibit "R" - Contract Letter
Exhibit "S" - Form of FIRPTA Certificate
Exhibit "T" - Assignment of Operating Agreements
Exhibit "U" - Assignment and Assumption of Loan Documents
Exhibit "V" - Exceptions and Qualifications to Representations
Exhibit "W-1" - Seller's On-Site Employees
Exhibit "W-2" - Seller's Manager's On-Site Employees
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INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS
DEFINED TERM PAGE
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actual knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Actual Tenant Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
actually aware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Additional Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Approved Capital Expenditures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Approved Condition of Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Assignment and Assumption of Loan Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Assignment of Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Assignment of Leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Assignment of Operating Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Assumption Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Beneficiary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bill of Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Buyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Buyer's Inspection Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Buyer's Representation Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Buyer's Title Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Capital Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Cash Equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CERCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Close of Escrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Closing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Closing Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Contingency Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Contract Amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Contract Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Contracts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Current Rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Current Rent Collection Shortfall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Current Tax Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Deed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Deed of Trust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Deposit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Emergency Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Employee Claims. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Encumbrance Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Escrow Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Estimated Tenant Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Estoppel Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Estoppel Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Existing Encumbrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Existing Insurance Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Expense Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
FIRPTA Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ground Lease Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ground Lease Merger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hazardous Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Independent Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Initial Deposit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Inspection Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Intangible Personal Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lease Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Leasing Commissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
New Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Official Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Opening of Escrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operating Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 22
Operating Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Other Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Other Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Partial Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
PCBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Percentage Rent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Personal Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Pre-closing Overpayment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Pre-closing Underpayment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Promotional Fund Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Purchase Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
REA Estoppel Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
REA Estoppel Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
REA Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
REA Parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Real Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rent Roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Schedule of Leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Scheduled Closing Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Seller's Cure Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Seller's Inspection Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seller's Lease Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seller's Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Seller's Title Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Subject Lease Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tax Bills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Tenant Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tenant Incentives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tenant Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Threshold Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TIAA Consent Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Title Approval Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Title Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Title Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Title Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Withholding Exemption Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
TO: Commonwealth Land Title Company Escrow No.: 17872
888 West Sixth Street Escrow Officer.: Mai Ly Marsh and
Los Angeles, California 90017 Gayle Debec
Phone No.: (800) 432-0706 Ext. 112/137
Title Order No.: 3-61365
Title Officer: Mr. Ted Lovec
Phone No.: (406) 248-7877
Underwriter: Mr. Bill Shebesta
Phone No.: (800) 432-0706 Ext. 104
THIS AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
("AGREEMENT") is made and entered into as of the 30th day of September, 1996, by
and between MACERICH RIMROCK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited
partnership ("BUYER"), and BILLINGS ASSOCIATES, a Montana limited partnership
("SELLER").
R E C I T A L S :
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A. Seller desires to sell and convey to Buyer the following:
1. Seller's fee simple interest in that certain real property
located in the City of Billings ("CITY"), County of Yellowstone ("COUNTY"),
State of Montana ("STATE") described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (the
"LAND"), together with Seller's leasehold interests (the "LEASEHOLD") in the
land leased to Seller pursuant to a ground lease described in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto (the "GROUND LEASE"), together with Seller's interest in all
improvements located on the Land commonly known as Rimrock Mall (the
"IMPROVEMENTS");
2. All of Seller's interest in and to all rights, privileges,
easements and appurtenances benefiting the Land and Leasehold and/or the
Improvements, including, without limitation, all mineral and water rights and
easements, rights of way and other appurtenances used or connected with the
beneficial use or enjoyment of the Land and Leasehold and/or the Improvements
(the Land, the Leasehold, the Improvements and all such rights, privileges,
easements and appurtenances are collectively referred to herein as the "REAL
PROPERTY");
3. All of Seller's right, title and interest in and to any and all
reciprocal easement agreements, supplemental, separate or development agreements
with the REA Parties (as hereinafter defined) of or pertaining to the Property,
all as more particularly described on EXHIBIT "E" attached hereto (each an
"OPERATING AGREEMENT" and collectively, the "OPERATING AGREEMENTS");
4. All of Seller's interest as lessor in all leases, subleases and
other occupancy agreements covering the Real Property (all said agreements,
together with any and all amendments, modifications or supplements thereto,
are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "LEASES"). The Leases in
effect as of the date hereof are identified in the schedule attached hereto
as EXHIBIT "B-1";
5. All of Seller's interest in those contracts identified on EXHIBIT
"C" (the "CONTRACTS");
6. All personal property, equipment, supplies and fixtures attached
or pertaining to, or otherwise used in connection with, the Real Property and
which are owned by Seller including, without limitation, those specifically
identified on EXHIBIT "D" (collectively, the "PERSONAL PROPERTY"); and
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7. All of Seller's interest in intangible property related to the
foregoing interests, including, without limitation, all trademarks, tradenames
(including the right to use the name "Rimrock Mall"), goodwill and assignable
contract rights, warranties, guaranties, licenses, permits, entitlements, plans
and specifications, advertising and promotional materials, governmental
approvals and certificates of occupancy which benefit the Real Property and/or
the Personal Property (collectively, the "INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY");
8. The Real Property, the Personal Property, the Intangible Personal
Property and all of Seller's interest in the Leases, the Operating Agreements
and the Contracts are collectively sometimes referred to herein as the
"PROPERTY."
B. Seller also desires that Buyer or an affiliate of Buyer acquire
another shopping center project owned by an entity related to Seller, which
shopping center is located in Modesto, California and commonly referred to as
Vintage Faire Mall (the "OTHER PROJECT") on or about the date of Buyer's
acquisition of the Property. The Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow
Instructions for the Other Project is referred to herein as the "OTHER
AGREEMENT." This Agreement and the Other Agreement are collectively referred to
herein as the "Agreements."
C. Seller desires to sell the Property to Buyer and Buyer desires to
purchase the Property from Seller upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer agree that the
terms and conditions of this Agreement and the instructions to Escrow Holder
with regard to the escrow ("ESCROW") created pursuant to this Agreement are as
follows:
1. PURCHASE AND SALE. Seller hereby agrees to sell the Property to Buyer,
and Buyer hereby agrees to purchase the Property from Seller, upon the terms and
conditions herein set forth.
2. PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price ("PURCHASE PRICE") for the Property
shall be Forty-Four Million Dollars ($44,000,000.00). The Purchase Price may be
decreased in the event Seller is unwilling to remedy certain disapproved matters
concerning the Property as set forth in Paragraph 5(a)(ii) or in the event of
certain damage or condemnation affecting the Property as set forth in Paragraph
16 below, and may be increased if Seller makes certain Approved Capital
Expenditures pursuant to the terms of Paragraph 23 below.
3. PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE. The Purchase Price for the Property shall
be payable by Buyer as follows:
(a) DEPOSIT. Concurrent with the delivery of a fully executed
original or originally executed counterparts of this Agreement from both Buyer
and Seller, Buyer shall deposit or cause to be deposited with Commonwealth Land
Title Company ("ESCROW HOLDER") by certified or bank cashier's check made
payable to Escrow Holder or by a confirmed wire transfer of funds ("CASH
EQUIVALENT"), the sum of Four Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($440,000.00) (the
"INITIAL DEPOSIT"). Upon Escrow Holder's receipt of the Initial Deposit, Escrow
Holder shall immediately invest the Deposit in an interest-bearing account
reasonably acceptable to Buyer and Seller. Within TWO (2) BUSINESS days after
the first to occur of (i) Buyer's approval of the Property and Title pursuant to
Paragraphs 5(a)(i) and 5(a)(ii) below, or (ii) if Buyer has not approved the
Property and Title pursuant to Paragraphs 5(a)(i) and 5(a)(ii) below and Seller
has elected in Seller's Inspection Notice or Seller's Title Notice, as the case
may be, not to remedy the matter(s) disapproved by Buyer, and Buyer waives in
writing its disapproval of such contingencies, Buyer shall deposit or cause to
be deposited with Escrow Holder cash or Cash Equivalent in the amount of an
additional Four Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($440,000.00) (the "ADDITIONAL
DEPOSIT"). The Additional Deposit shall immediately be invested by Escrow Holder
in the same interest bearing account as the Initial Deposit. The Initial Deposit
and all interest thereon from time to time, and the Additional Deposit and all
interest thereon from
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time to time are collectively referred to herein as the "DEPOSIT." The Deposit
shall be applied to the payment of the Purchase Price upon the Close of Escrow.
If this Agreement is canceled for any reason other than a default by Buyer
hereunder, the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer. If this Agreement is canceled
by reason of a default by Buyer hereunder, the Deposit shall serve as liquidated
damages as set forth in Paragraph 15(a) below. If Buyer fails to deposit with
Escrow Holder the Initial Deposit within the time required by this Paragraph,
Seller may terminate this Agreement and the Escrow by giving written notice
thereof to Buyer and Escrow Holder. The failure of Buyer to deposit the
Additional Deposit on the terms of this Agreement shall constitute a default of
Buyer entitling Seller, after Seller has given Buyer one (1) business day prior
notice of such default (within which period Buyer may cure the default by
depositing the Additional Deposit with Escrow Holder), to the Initial Deposit as
liquidated damages.
(b) EXISTING ENCUMBRANCE. A portion of the Purchase Price shall be
deemed paid by Buyer's acquiring title to the Property encumbered by, and
Buyer's assumption of, the "EXISTING ENCUMBRANCE," which for purposes of this
Agreement means, collectively, (1) that certain Deed of Trust, Assignment of
Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing Statement dated December 4, 1995
("DEED OF TRUST"), executed by Seller, as Trustor, to Stewart Title Guaranty
Company, as Trustee, in favor of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, as
Beneficiary ("BENEFICIARY") and recorded December 7, 1995 in the Official
Records as Instrument No. 1809234; (2) that certain promissory note ("Note") in
the original principal amount of Thirty-Two Million Four Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($32,400,000) made payable by Seller to Beneficiary, (3) Seller's letter
agreement dated December 4, 1995 in response to a site plan inspection report
prepared for Beneficiary, and (4) those other instruments and agreements
identified on EXHIBIT "F" attached hereto. The amount of the outstanding
principal balance of the Existing Encumbrance and unpaid interest (including per
diem interest to Close of Escrow)as of the Close of Escrow (collectively,
"ENCUMBRANCE AMOUNT") shall be established by a statement from the Beneficiary
placed into Escrow prior to the Close of Escrow, and Buyer shall be credited
with such Encumbrance Amount upon the Close of Escrow.
(c) CLOSING FUNDS. On or before the Closing Date, Buyer shall deposit
or cause to be deposited with Escrow Holder, in Cash Equivalent, an amount equal
to the total Purchase Price, LESS (a) the Deposit, and (b) the Encumbrance
Amount, PLUS OR MINUS such additional funds, if any, as may be required to pay
Buyer's share of closing costs, prorations and charges payable pursuant to this
Agreement.
4. ESCROW.
(a) OPENING OF ESCROW. The "OPENING OF ESCROW" shall be the date
Escrow Holder shall have received a fully executed original or originally
executed counterparts of this Agreement from both Buyer and Seller. Escrow
Holder shall notify Buyer and Seller in writing of the date Escrow is opened.
Buyer and Seller agree to execute, deliver and be bound by any reasonable or
customary supplemental escrow instructions of Escrow Holder or other instruments
as may reasonably be required by Escrow Holder in order to consummate the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Any such supplemental instructions
shall not conflict with, amend or supersede any portions of this Agreement. To
the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between such supplemental
instructions and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control.
(b) CLOSE OF ESCROW. At the Close of Escrow all of Seller's right,
title and interest to and in the Property shall be transferred, conveyed and
assigned pursuant to the documents and instruments identified in Paragraphs 6
and 7 below. The "CLOSE OF ESCROW" shall consist of the actions of Escrow Holder
described in Paragraph 11 below and the "CLOSING DATE" or "CLOSING" shall be the
date that the Deed and Ground Lease Assignment and the other closing documents
to be recorded are recorded in the public records of the County in which the
Property is located (the "OFFICIAL RECORDS"). Subject to extension as provided
in this Agreement, the Close of Escrow shall occur ten (10) days after the
Contingency Date or if such day is not a business day, the next business day
thereafter or such other date as Buyer and Seller agree to in writing (the
"SCHEDULED CLOSING DATE").
5. CONDITIONS TO CLOSE OF ESCROW.
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(a) CONDITIONS TO BUYER'S OBLIGATION. Buyer's obligation to purchase
the Property as contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the satisfaction of
the following conditions (or Buyer's written waiver thereof, it being agreed
that Buyer may waive in writing any or all of such conditions for Buyer's
benefit on or prior to the dates designated below for the satisfaction of such
conditions or if no date is so designated, on or before the Close of Escrow)
(i) TITLE REVIEW. Buyer hereby acknowledges receipt of (i) Title
Commitment No. ST8204 dated May 20, 1996, issued by Stewart Title Guaranty
Company; (ii) all underlying exceptions disclosed by such title report or title
commitment; and (iii) A.L.T.A./A.C.S.M. Land Title Survey of the Property dated
September 12, 1995, prepared by Engineering, Inc
Buyer shall have until the date which is thirty (30) days after the date of this
Agreement (the "TITLE APPROVAL DATE") to obtain an updated title report or title
commitment ("TITLE REPORT") from Commonwealth Title Insurance Company (the
"TITLE COMPANY") and an update to the above-referenced survey (as updated, the
"SURVEY") and to give Seller and Escrow Holder written notice ("BUYER'S TITLE
NOTICE") of Buyer's disapproval or conditional approval (in its sole discretion)
of any matters shown in or disclosed by the Title Report and/or the Survey
(collectively, "TITLE").
The failure of Buyer to give Buyer's Title Notice on or before the Title
Approval Date shall be deemed to constitute Buyer's approval of the matters
shown in or disclosed by the Title Report and the Survey. If Buyer disapproves
or conditionally approves any of the matters shown in or disclosed by the Title
Report or the Survey, Seller may, within five (5) days after its receipt of
Buyer's Title Notice, elect to eliminate or ameliorate to Buyer's satisfaction
(in its sole discretion) such disapproved or conditionally approved matters by
giving Buyer written notice (which shall hereinafter be referred to as "SELLER'S
TITLE NOTICE") of those disapproved or conditionally approved matters, if any,
which Seller agrees to exercise good faith efforts to either eliminate from the
Title Policy or cause to be corrected on the Survey as exceptions to title to
the Property or to ameliorate to Buyer's satisfaction (in its sole discretion)
by the Closing Date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,
Seller agrees to cause to be removed at or prior to the Closing Date all
disapproved matters which constitute monetary liens or encumbrances (except the
Existing Encumbrance and the lien of taxes not yet due and payable). If Seller
fails to timely deliver Seller's Title Notice, then Seller will be deemed to
have elected not to eliminate or ameliorate any disapproved or conditionally
approved matters set forth in Buyer's Title Notice. If Seller does not timely
deliver Seller's Title Notice or does not elect in Seller's Title Notice to
eliminate or ameliorate any disapproved or conditionally approved matters as
provided above, Buyer shall have the right, exercised (in its sole discretion),
by written notice delivered to Seller and Escrow Holder within five (5) days
following the earlier of receipt of Seller's Title Notice or the failure of
Seller to timely provide a Seller's Title Notice, to (a) waive its prior
disapproval or conditional approval, in which event said disapproved or
conditionally approved matter(s) shall be deemed approved, or (b) terminate this
Agreement and the Escrow, in which event this Agreement, the Escrow and the
rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate, subject to the
terms of Paragraphs 3(a), 9, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 25 (collectively, the
"SURVIVING PROVISIONS"). The failure of Buyer to deliver a written waiver
described above to Seller and Escrow Holder within five (5) days after Seller's
failure to timely give a Seller's Title Notice or election in Seller's Title
Notice not to remedy the disapproved or conditionally approved matter shall be
deemed Buyer's election to so terminate this Agreement. If Seller elected in
Seller's Title Notice to eliminate or ameliorate any disapproved or
conditionally approved matters of a non-monetary nature, but Seller, despite its
commercially reasonable efforts, has been unable to do so to Buyer's
satisfaction (in its sole discretion) by the Scheduled Closing Date, then either
Buyer or Seller shall have the right; by a writing delivered to the other and
Escrow Holder, to extend the Scheduled Closing Date for a period up to thirty
(30) days to allow Seller to complete such remedy. If as of the extended
Scheduled Closing Date, the disapproved matter has not been remedied to Buyer's
satisfaction (in its sole discretion) as evidenced by Buyer's notice to Seller
and Escrow Agent, this Agreement, the Escrow and the rights and obligations of
the parties hereunder shall terminate, except as provided in the Surviving
Provisions.
In the event Title Company issues one or more supplements to the Title Report
(each a "SUPPLEMENT"), the foregoing provisions will apply to Buyer's review,
approval and/or
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disapproval of matters disclosed in the Supplement and Seller's response
thereto, except that (A) Buyer will have five (5) business days following
receipt of the Supplement and any underlying documents referred to therein
within which to give Buyer's Title Notice, provided; however, that if the matter
disclosed in the Supplement reasonably appears from the information then
available that it may affect building improvements and such matter must be
located on a survey in order to identify its actual impact on the Property,
Buyer shall have eight (8) business days following the receipt of the Supplement
within which to give Buyer's Title Notice, (B) Seller will have five (5)
business days after receipt of Buyer's Title Notice within which to give
Seller's Title Notice and (C) any matter shown in or disclosed by the Supplement
that was created by Buyer's acts, will be deemed approved by Buyer. The Closing
Date shall be extended as may be necessary to accommodate the foregoing notice
periods and Seller's right to eliminate or ameliorate matters disclosed by the
Supplement.
(ii) INSPECTIONS AND STUDIES. On or before forty-five (45) days
after the date of this Agreement (the "CONTINGENCY DATE"), Buyer shall have
approved or disapproved, in Buyer's sole discretion, the results of its reviews
of (A) any and all inspections, investigations, tests and studies with respect
to the Property, including investigations with regard to zoning, building codes,
governmental regulations, building inspections, engineering tests, soils,
seismic and geologic reports, and environmental reports, and (B) all Leases,
Contracts, Operating Agreements, the Existing Encumbrance and all other
agreements, books, records and the like delivered to Buyer or made available to
it hereunder (collectively, the "DOCUMENTS"). Should Buyer disapprove of any
such inspections, studies or Documents, Buyer shall give Seller written notice
thereof ("BUYER'S INSPECTION NOTICE") prior to the Contingency Date specifying
in reasonable detail the reasons for Buyer's disapproval. Buyer acknowledges
having previously reviewed and approved the economic feasibility of this
transaction on the basis of the information and material which Seller or its
broker made available to Buyer prior to the date of this Agreement.
Additionally, Buyer has previously reviewed the physical inspection report on
the Property dated November 10, 1995 prepared by Interactive Resources for
Beneficiary and Seller's response letter to Beneficiary dated December 4, 1995
(collectively, the "INSPECTION REPORT") and has considered the items referenced
therein in its underwriting of this transaction prior to the date of this
Agreement; provided, however and notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall have
the right in its sole discretion to approve or disapprove all matters to be
reviewed hereunder. The failure of Buyer to deliver to Seller a Buyer's
Inspection Notice on or before the Contingency Date shall be deemed Buyer's
approval of the Property and of all such inspections and studies and Documents
with respect to the Property. If Buyer delivers to Seller Buyer's Inspection
Notice on or before the Contingency Date, Seller shall, within five (5) days
after its receipt of the Buyer's Inspection Notice, give Buyer written notice
("SELLER'S INSPECTION NOTICE") of Seller's election to (i) exercise Seller's
good faith efforts to remedy the disapproved matter(s) prior to the Closing
Date, (ii) take no action with respect to the disapproved matter(s) or (iii) if
the estimated cost to remedy the disapproved matter(s) (taken together) is
mutually agreed by Buyer and Seller as being less than one percent (1%) of the
Purchase Price, reduce the Purchase Price by an amount equal to the mutually
agreed estimated cost to remedy the disapproved matter(s). If Buyer and Seller
are not able to agree upon an estimated cost to cure the disapproved matter(s)
within five (5) days after Seller's election to reduce the Purchase Price, the
estimated cost to cure the disapproved matter(s) shall be determined by an
independent contractor mutually acceptable to Buyer and Seller having experience
in remedying such matter(s). The person or entity so making such estimate is
referred to herein as the "INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR." In all cases, Buyer and
Seller shall cause the estimate to be made as promptly as possible. Such
contractor's estimate shall be deemed to be conclusive as between Buyer and
Seller and Buyer and Seller shall each be responsible for one-half (1/2) of the
applicable fees for performance of such services. If the Independent Contractor
determines that the estimated cost to cure the disapproved matter is equal to or
greater than one percent (1%) of the Purchase Price for the Property and Buyer
and Seller have not agreed to credit the Purchase Price by the estimated cost to
cure the disapproved matter, Seller may elect to exercise its good faith efforts
to remedy the disapproved matter(s) or take no action with respect to the
disapproved matter(s) by providing written notice of such election to Buyer
(which notice shall also be referred to herein as a Seller's Inspection Notice)
within three (3) days after Seller's receipt of the Independent Contractor's
determination. If Seller fails to timely deliver Seller's Inspection Notice,
then Seller will be deemed to have elected to take no action with respect to the
disapproved matter(s). If Seller elects in Seller's Inspection Notice to take no
action with respect to the disapproved matter(s) or fails to timely deliver a
Seller's Inspection Notice and Buyer has not waived its prior disapproval by
delivering written notice
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thereof to Seller within three (3) days following the date of Seller's
Inspection Notice or the last date within which Seller had to deliver Seller's
Inspection Notice, as applicable, this Agreement, the Escrow and the rights and
obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate, except as provided in the
Surviving Provisions. If Seller elected in Seller's Inspection Notice to remedy
the disapproved matter(s), but, despite its commercially reasonable efforts, has
been unable to do so to Buyer's satisfaction (in its sole discretion) by the
Scheduled Closing Date, then Buyer or Seller shall have the right, by written
notice delivered to the other and Escrow Holder, to extend the Closing Date for
a period, up to thirty (30) days, sufficient to allow Seller to complete the
remedy. If, as of the postponed Scheduled Closing Date, the disapproved
matter(s) has(have) not been remedied to Buyer's satisfaction (in its sole
discretion) as evidenced by Buyer's notice to Seller and Escrow Holder, this
Agreement, the Escrow and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto will
terminate, except as provided in the Surviving Provisions. The Scheduled Closing
Date shall be extended as may be necessary to accommodate the foregoing notice
periods and Seller's right to remedy the disapproved matter disclosed in Buyer's
Inspection Notice (but in no event may the Scheduled Closing Date be extended by
more than thirty (30) days).
(iii) REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF SELLER. Seller
shall have duly performed in all material respects each and every covenant and
agreement to be performed by Seller pursuant to this Agreement and, subject to
Paragraph 13(b), Seller's representations and warranties set forth in Paragraph
13 hereof shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing
Date; provided, however, if as of two (2) days before the Scheduled Closing Date
Seller shall have failed to perform any nonmonetary covenant or agreement to be
performed by Seller pursuant to this Agreement of which Buyer is actually aware,
and Buyer has no reason to believe that Seller is actually aware of Seller's
nonperformance, Buyer shall give Seller written notice thereof and the Scheduled
Closing Date shall be extended for a period of five (5) days following receipt
of such notice within which to permit Seller to cure such failure. If Seller has
not cured such failure within such five (5) day period, then Buyer may elect to
proceed under Paragraph 15.
(iv) TENANT ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. Subject to the balance of this
Paragraph 5(a)(iv), Buyer shall have received estoppel certificates
(collectively, "ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES" and individually, an "ESTOPPEL
CERTIFICATE") satisfactory to Buyer in its sole discretion, which Seller shall
use its good faith efforts to obtain, duly executed by (i) those Tenants
occupying, in the aggregate, at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the gross
leasable area that is occupied by Tenants as of the Opening of Escrow and (ii)
each Tenant occupying premises containing more than 6,000 square feet of gross
leasable area. Such Estoppel Certificates shall be dated not earlier than sixty
(60) days prior to the original Scheduled Closing Date. The Estoppel
Certificates shall be in the form of EXHIBIT "G-1" attached hereto, and
containing fill-in information consistent with the Rent Roll and Schedule of
Leases (hereinafter defined) or otherwise approved by Buyer (in its sole
discretion), except for Tenants which are anchor department stores, in which
case the Estoppel Certificate shall be in the form of EXHIBIT "G-2" attached
hereto. Seller shall deliver to Buyer executed original Estoppel Certificates as
soon as possible after Seller's receipt of the same. Buyer's failure to
disapprove an executed Estoppel Certificate within five (5) business days
following Buyer's receipt thereof shall be deemed to constitute Buyer's approval
thereof. Notwithstanding Tenant's changes in form or wording from the form
Estoppel Certificate attached as G-1 or G-2, Buyer may only disapprove an
Estoppel Certificate if the substance of the Estoppel Certificate is (i)
materially different from the form of Estoppel Certificate; provided, however,
the deletion or modification of paragraphs 13, 14, 15 and/or 16 shall not be
considered a material modification, or (ii) contains fill-in information not
consistent with the Rent Roll and Schedule of Leases. In addition, Seller shall
deliver to Buyer a Seller's Lease Certificate for each occupied Tenant space
with greater than 6,000 square feet of gross leasable area for which an Estoppel
Certificate was not obtained (which Estoppel Certificates shall count against
the above 85% requirement). If Seller has obtained acceptable Estoppel
Certificates from those Tenants occupying at least fifty-five percent (55%) of
the gross leasable area ("THRESHOLD AMOUNT") that is occupied by Tenants as of
the Opening of Escrow, but has not been able to obtain acceptable Estoppel
Certificates from Tenants occupying at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the
gross leasable area that is occupied by Tenants as of the Opening of Escrow,
then Seller shall deliver its own, separate certificate to Buyer for specific
Leases as determined by Seller and as may be necessary to satisfy the foregoing
requirement ("SELLER'S LEASE CERTIFICATE") in the form of EXHIBIT "G-3" attached
hereto. Seller shall deliver the original executed Seller's Lease Certificates
to Buyer no later than one (1) business day prior to
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the Closing Date. In the event that after the Closing Date Seller receives an
Estoppel Certificate in a form acceptable (on the terms described above) to
Buyer from a Tenant for whom Seller previously delivered a Seller's Lease
Certificate, Seller may deliver such Estoppel Certificate to Buyer and the
corresponding Seller's Lease Certificate shall be canceled AB INITIO. The
immediately preceding sentence shall survive the Close of Escrow. If Buyer
disapproves of, or should Seller fail to timely obtain the Threshold Amount of
Estoppel Certificates, then at Seller's or Buyer's election by written notice to
the other and Escrow Holder received at least one (1) business day prior to the
Scheduled Closing Date, the Scheduled Closing Date shall be postponed for up to
fifteen (15) days, and Seller shall continue to diligently seek to obtain any
missing Estoppel Certificate and/or remedy any disapproved Estoppel Certificate.
If, as of the postponed Scheduled Closing Date, Seller has not delivered the
Threshold Amount of Estoppel Certificates, then this Agreement, the Escrow and
the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall, at the option of
Buyer, terminate, except as provided in the Surviving Provisions. If the
Scheduled Closing Date is extended pursuant to the terms of this Paragraph, the
requirement that the Estoppel Certificates be dated no more than sixty (60) days
prior to the Scheduled Closing Date shall be waived with respect to those
Estoppel Certificates that have previously been delivered to Buyer and which
were dated within sixty (60) days of the original Scheduled Closing Date.
As used herein, the term "RENT ROLL" shall mean a list (which at the
time such list is given hereunder contains the most current information) setting
forth with respect to each space subject to a Lease, other than spaces which are
subject to month-to-month tenancies, cart license agreements and temporary
tenants: the number identifying such space, the name of the Tenant occupying
such space, the number of square feet comprising such space, the current annual
minimum monthly rental and the current percentage rental factor under the Lease
for such space, the current percentage rent break point (split breaks and multi-
tier breaks are not reflected) and the commencement and expiration dates of the
term of such Lease.
(v) REA ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. Buyer shall have received
estoppel certificates (collectively, "REA ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES" and
individually, an "REA ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE") satisfactory to Buyer (subject to
the terms of this Paragraph 5(a)(v) but otherwise in its sole discretion), which
Seller shall use its good faith efforts to obtain, duly executed by each of the
department store parties ("REA PARTIES") described on EXHIBIT "E" attached
hereto and to be dated not earlier than sixty (60) days prior to the original
Scheduled Closing Date. The REA Estoppel Certificates shall be in the form of,
and upon the terms contained in, EXHIBIT "H". Seller shall deliver to Buyer
executed original REA Estoppel Certificates as soon as possible after Seller's
receipt of the same or may cause REA Estoppel Certificates to be delivered
directly to Buyer. Buyer's failure to disapprove an executed REA Estoppel
Certificate within five (5) business days following Buyer's receipt thereof
shall be deemed to constitute Buyer's approval thereof. Notwithstanding changes
by an REA Party in the form or wording from the form of EXHIBIT "H", Buyer may
only disapprove an REA Estoppel Certificate if the substance of the REA Estoppel
Certificate is materially different than the forms of REA Estoppel Certificates
attached hereto. If Buyer disapproves of, or should Seller fail to timely
obtain, any REA Estoppel Certificate, then at Seller's or Buyer's election by
written notice to the other and Escrow Holder received at least one (1) business
day prior to the Scheduled Closing Date, the Scheduled Closing Date shall be
postponed for up to fifteen (15) days, and Seller shall continue to diligently
seek to obtain any missing REA Estoppel Certificate and/or remedy (to Buyer's
satisfaction in its sole discretion) any disapproved REA Estoppel Certificate.
If, as of the postponed Scheduled Closing Date, Seller has not delivered the
required REA Estoppel Certificates, then, at Buyer's option, this Agreement, the
Escrow and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate,
except as provided in the Surviving Provisions. If the Scheduled Closing Date is
extended pursuant to the terms of this Paragraph, the requirement that the REA
Estoppel Certificates be dated no more than sixty (60) days prior to the
Scheduled Closing Date shall be waived with respect to those REA Estoppel
Certificates that have previously been delivered to Buyer and which were dated
within sixty (60) days of the original Scheduled Closing Date.
(vi) TITLE POLICY. Title Company shall be committed to issue to
Buyer its ALTA extended coverage Form B-1970 owner's policy of title insurance
for the Property ("Title Policy") in the amount of the Purchase Price and
showing title vested in Buyer, subject only to the exceptions as may be approved
or deemed approved by Buyer in accordance with Paragraph 5(a)(i) above, and
containing such endorsements as Buyer may reasonably request (the "APPROVED
CONDITION OF TITLE").
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(vii) DAMAGE OR CONDEMNATION PRIOR TO CLOSE OF ESCROW. Prior to
the Close of Escrow there shall have been no material casualty or condemnation
as to which Buyer has elected to terminate this Agreement in accordance with
Paragraph 16 below.
(viii) ASSUMPTION OF EXISTING ENCUMBRANCE. Beneficiary shall have
consented in writing to Buyer's assumption of the Existing Encumbrance including
Seller's assignment to Buyer of Seller's interest under the Pledge Agreement and
in and to the Pledge Account (as defined in the Pledge Agreement) and
Beneficiary shall have made available to Buyer, and Buyer shall have approved
(in its sole discretion), the form of the agreements Beneficiary will require
from Buyer to evidence such assumption. Buyer and Seller agree to use their good
faith, diligent efforts to obtain from Beneficiary as soon as possible such
consent (which shall, inter alia, contain customary information from Beneficiary
regarding the outstanding principal and interest under the Existing Encumbrance)
and the form of the agreements (the "TIAA CONSENT AGREEMENTS"), if any,
Beneficiary will require from Buyer and Seller. Buyer and Seller shall cooperate
with one another to cause Beneficiary to provide the documents and information
to Buyer which Buyer requires to satisfy or waive this condition as soon as
reasonably possible.
(ix) NO SELLER DEFAULT UNDER THE OTHER AGREEMENT. As of the
Closing Date hereunder, there shall be no outstanding default by Seller's
affiliate under the Other Agreement.
(x) DEPARTMENT STORES AND MAJOR TENANTS. None of the REA Parties
have ceased to do business at their stores located in the Property under the
name(s) under which they were respectively operating as of the date of this
Agreement, and the gross leaseable area of the Property occupied by Tenants
shall not have fallen more than five percent (5%) from the gross leaseable area
of the Property occupied by Tenants as of the Contingency Date.
(b) CONDITIONS TO SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS. Seller's obligation to sell
the Property as contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the satisfaction of
the following conditions (or Seller's written waiver thereof, it being agreed
that Seller may waive in writing all or any of such conditions for Seller's
benefit on or prior to the dates designated below for the satisfaction of such
conditions):
(i) REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF BUYER. Buyer
shall have duly performed in all material respects each and every covenant and
agreement to be performed by Buyer and Buyer's representations and warranties
set forth in Paragraph 14 shall be true and correct in all material respects as
of the Closing Date; provided, however, if as of two (2) days before the
Scheduled Closing Date Buyer shall have failed to perform any nonmonetary
covenant or agreement of which Seller is actually aware, and Seller has no
reason to believe that Buyer is actually aware of such nonperformance, Seller
shall give Buyer written notice thereof and the Scheduled Closing Date shall be
extended for a period of five (5) days following receipt of such notice to
permit Buyer to cure such failure. If Buyer has not cured such failure within
such five (5) day period, then Seller may elect to proceed under Paragraph 15
hereof.
(ii) ASSUMPTION OF EXISTING ENCUMBRANCE. Beneficiary shall have
consented in writing to Buyer's assumption of the Existing Encumbrance. Buyer
and Seller shall cooperate with one another to cause Beneficiary to provide the
documents and information to Seller which Seller requires to satisfy or waive
this condition as soon as reasonably possible.
(iii) NO BUYER DEFAULT UNDER THE OTHER AGREEMENT. As of the
Closing Date hereunder, there shall be no outstanding default by Buyer's
affiliate under the Other Agreement.
6. DEPOSITS BY SELLER PRIOR TO CLOSING. At least one (1) business day
prior to the Scheduled Closing Date, Seller shall deposit or cause to be
deposited with Escrow Holder (or, in the case of only (f), (h), (i), (j), (m),
and (o) below, delivered to Buyer) the following documents and instruments:
(a) DEED. A deed conveying to Buyer the Land and Improvements, duly
executed and acknowledged by Seller, and in the form and substance of EXHIBIT
"J" (the "DEED");
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(b) GROUND LEASE ASSIGNMENT. Four (4) counterparts of a ground lease
assignment and assumption for the Ground Lease, duly executed and acknowledged
by Seller, and in the form and substance of EXHIBIT "K" (the "GROUND LEASE
ASSIGNMENT");
(c) TENANT LEASE ASSIGNMENT. Four (4) counterparts of an assignment
and assumption of Leases ("ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES"), duly executed and
acknowledged by Seller, and in the form and substance attached hereto as EXHIBIT
"L";
(d) ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACTS. Four (4) counterparts of an assignment
and assumption of Contracts ("ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACTS"), duly executed by
Seller, and in the form and substance attached hereto as EXHIBIT "M";
(e) BILL OF SALE. Two (2) counterparts of a bill of sale ("BILL OF
SALE"), duly executed by Seller, and in the form and substance attached hereto
as EXHIBIT "N";
(f) GENERAL ASSIGNMENT. Four (4) counterparts of the General
Assignment ("GENERAL ASSIGNMENT"), duly executed by Seller, in the form and
substance attached hereto as EXHIBIT "0";
(g) TENANT LETTER. A copy of a letter signed by Seller in the form
and substance attached hereto as "EXHIBIT "P", addressed to each of the Tenants
under the Leases referred to in the Assignment of Leases (the "TENANT LETTER");
(h) REA LETTER. A copy of a letter signed by Seller in the form and
substance of EXHIBIT "Q", addressed to each REA Party (the "REA LETTER");
(i) CONTRACT LETTER. A copy of a letter signed by Seller in the form
and substance of EXHIBIT "R" addressed to the other party to each Contract (the
"CONTRACT LETTER");
(j) CERTIFICATION OF NON-FOREIGN STATUS. A federal non-foreign status
certificate in the form and substance attached hereto as EXHIBIT "S", duly
executed by Seller ("FIRPTA CERTIFICATE");
(k) WITHHOLDING EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE. [VINTAGE ONLY] A Withholding
Exemption Certificate, California Form 590, duly executed by Seller certifying
that Seller is exempt from withholding under California law ("WITHHOLDING
EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE");
(l) SELLER'S CERTIFICATE. If applicable pursuant to Paragraph
5(a)(iv), duly executed Seller's Lease Certificate(s);
(m) PRORATION STATEMENT. The proration statement described in
Paragraph 10 below signed by Seller;
(n) UPDATE CERTIFICATE AND RENT ROLL. Two (2) originals of an updated
Rent Roll, certified by Seller to be true, correct and complete in all material
respects through the date of Closing;
(o) ASSIGNMENT OF OPERATING AGREEMENTS. Four (4) counterparts of an
assignment and assumption of the Operating Agreements ("ASSIGNMENT OF OPERATING
AGREEMENTS"), duly executed and acknowledged by Seller, and in the form and
substance attached hereto as EXHIBIT "T";
(p) ASSUMPTION AGREEMENTS. Four (4) counterparts of (i) the
Assignment and Assumption of Loan Documents duly executed and acknowledged by
Seller, in the form and substance attached hereto as EXHIBIT "U" (the
"ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LOAN DOCUMENTS"), and (ii) all TIAA Consent
Agreements required to be executed by Seller, duly executed (and
acknowledged, if applicable) (the Assignment and Assumption of Loan Documents
and the TIAA Consent Agreements are collectively referred to as the
"ASSUMPTION AGREEMENTS");
(q) OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Such other instruments and documents as may be
required by Paragraph 25(b) below. In addition, at Buyer's election, Seller
shall deposit into
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Escrow a form of Termination of Ground Lease by Merger in form and substance
reasonably acceptable to Buyer and executed and acknowledged by Seller as both
lessor and lessee thereunder (the "GROUND LEASE MERGER"). In the event of such
election, Buyer and Seller shall cause Escrow Agent to record the Ground Lease
Merger prior to the Deed and the provisions of this Agreement relating to the
deposit, recordation and delivery of the Ground Lease Assignment shall be deemed
deleted.
7. DEPOSITS BY BUYER PRIOR TO CLOSING. Buyer shall deposit or cause to be
deposited with Escrow Holder the funds which are to be applied towards the
payment of the Purchase Price in the amounts and at the times designated in
Paragraph 3 above. In addition, Buyer shall deposit with Escrow Holder at least
one (1) day prior to the Close of Escrow the following documents and
instruments:
(a) ASSIGNMENT OF OPERATING AGREEMENTS. Four (4) counterparts of the
Assignment of Operating Agreements duly executed and acknowledged by Buyer;
(b) ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES. Four (4) counterparts of the Assignment of
Leases, duly executed and acknowledged by Buyer;
(c) ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACTS. Four (4) counterparts of the Assignment
of Contracts, duly executed by Buyer,
(d) GENERAL ASSIGNMENT. Four (4) counterparts of the General
Assignment, duly executed by Buyer;
(e) ASSUMPTION AGREEMENTS. Four (4) counterparts of all Assumption
Agreements required to be executed by Buyer, duly executed and, where
appropriate, acknowledged by Buyer.
(f) PRORATION STATEMENT. The proration statement described in
Paragraph 10 below signed by Buyer, and
(g) OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Such other instruments and documents as may be
required by Paragraph 25(b) below.
8. DELIVERIES TO BUYER AT CLOSING. On the Closing Date, Seller shall send
the Tenant Letters, REA Letters and Contract Letters. Seller shall deliver to
Buyer on or immediately following the Close of Escrow, the following items:
(a) RECORDS. All of Seller's onsite records and as-built plans for
the Property, if available, except for any proprietary records (e.g., employee
records, security manuals) or software not owned by Seller (e.g., MRI Accounting
Software and Utility Revenue Reconciliation Software) and information or files
relating to other shopping centers in which Seller or an affiliate of Seller has
an ownership interest. Seller shall transfer the same to Buyer by means of
transferring custody of the onsite management office. Seller shall have a
continuing right of access to such records (upon at least two (2) business days
prior written notice to Buyer) in connection with future claims, actions or
audits. In addition, except for such records or matters which are confidential,
proprietary in nature or subject to any attorney-client or attorney work product
privilege, subsequent to the Close of Escrow, Seller shall generally cooperate
with Buyer to deliver or make available for copying (at Seller's election) such
other records pertaining to the Property as may be specifically requested by
Buyer for its use in connection with the operation or management of the Property
and which are in Seller's possession or control.
(b) CONTRACTS. All original (or true, correct and complete copies if
originals are not available) Contracts referred to in the Assignment of
Contracts (if the Contracts are located at the onsite management office,
delivery of the Contracts may be made by transferring custody of the onsite
management office to Buyer);
(c) RENT ROLL. A Rent Roll for the Property, updated to the Close of
Escrow, together with a list of Tenants whose rent and/or other charges is/are
at least thirty (30) days past due as of such date;
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(d) LEASES. All originals (or true, correct and complete copies if
originals are not available) of all the Leases referred to in the Assignment of
Leases (if the Leases are located at the onsite management office, delivery of
the Leases may be made by transferring custody of the onsite management office
to Buyer).
(e) LOAN DOCUMENTS. Originals, if available, otherwise true, correct
and complete copies of all documents relating to or constituting the Existing
Encumbrance.
(f) OPERATING AGREEMENTS. One original (or true, correct and complete
copies if originals are not available) of each of the Operating Agreements
referred to in the Assignment of Operating Agreements (if the Operating
Agreements are located at the onsite management office, delivery of the
Operating Agreements may be made by transferring custody of the onsite
management office to Buyer);
(g) KEYS. Any keys in the possession or control of Seller to all
locks located in the Property.
9. COSTS AND EXPENSES. Seller shall pay the cost and expense of any
assumption fee required by the terms of the Existing Encumbrance, a standard
coverage title policy in the amount of the Purchase Price, the cost of the
original Survey, the cost of any title curative endorsements, one-half of the
escrow fee of Escrow Holder, one-half of any documentary transfer taxes payable
in connection with the recordation of the Deed and Ground Lease Assignment and
one-half of any other Closing costs not specifically apportioned hereunder.
Buyer shall pay the cost and expense of any fees or charges (other than any
assumption fee under the terms of the Existing Encumbrance) charged by
Beneficiary in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
any extended coverage title policy and title endorsements (except title curative
endorsements) over the premium for the standard coverage title policy, any
additional title fees in order to obtain a concurrent lender's policy of title
insurance acceptable to Beneficiary, one-half of the documentary transfer taxes,
one-half of the escrow fee of Escrow Holder, the cost to update the original
Survey and one-half of any other Closing costs not specifically apportioned
hereunder. Buyer and Seller shall pay, respectively, the Escrow Holder's
customary charges to buyers and sellers for document drafting, recording and
miscellaneous charges. If, as a result of no fault of Buyer or Seller, Escrow
fails to close, Buyer and Seller shall share equally all of Title Company's and
Escrow Holder's fees and charges pertaining to the Escrow. If Escrow fails to
close as a result of a party's default hereunder, the defaulting party will be
responsible for all of Title Company's and Escrow Holder's fees and charges
pertaining to the Escrow.
10. PRORATIONS. The following prorations between Seller and Buyer shall be
made by Buyer and Seller and computed, where possible, as of the Close of
Escrow:
(a) TAXES. Real and personal property taxes and assessments on the
Property shall be prorated on the basis that Seller is responsible for (i) all
such taxes and assessments for the fiscal year of the applicable taxing
authorities occurring prior to the "Current Tax Period" (as hereinafter defined)
and (ii) that portion of such taxes and assessments for the Current Tax Period
which relate to that portion of the Current Tax Period prior to the Close of
Escrow determined on the basis of the number of days which have elapsed from the
first day of the Current Tax Period to the day prior to the Close of Escrow,
whether or not the same shall be payable prior to the Close of Escrow. The
phrase "CURRENT TAX PERIOD" refers to the fiscal year of the applicable taxing
authority in which the Close of Escrow occurs. Buyer shall be responsible for
the taxes and assessments, including any reassessment based on the Buyer's
acquisition of the Property, relating to the balance of the Current Tax Period.
In the event that as of the Close of Escrow the actual tax bills for the year or
years in question are not available and the amount of taxes and assessments to
be prorated as aforesaid cannot be ascertained, then rates and assessed
valuation of the previous year, with any known changes, shall be used for
prorations, and promptly after the date when the actual amount of taxes and
assessments for the year or years in question shall be determinable, such taxes
and assessments will be re-prorated by the parties on the terms of this
paragraph to reflect the actual amount of such taxes and assessments. Promptly
after first learning of the same, the first party to learn of a future, pending
or actual tax refund relating to a period prior to the Close of Escrow shall
notify the other party of the same. When the amount of the refund is known,
Seller shall analyze whether any of Buyer's tenants are entitled to all or any
portion of such tax refund under law or contract and provide a written report to
Buyer addressing
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the results of such analysis. Such report shall be subject to Buyer's approval,
not unreasonably withheld or delayed. If Buyer disapproves such report, Buyer
shall notify Seller of the same, the amount of the refund it claims should be
allocated to its tenants and the basis for the same. If Buyer approves the
report, Buyer shall retain or be entitled to that portion of the refund as
described in the report and shall disburse to or credit the appropriate tenants
with such portion of the refund. Subject to Buyer's approval of the credit due
Tenants as shown in the report approved by Buyer, any pending or future tax
refunds relating to a period prior to the Close of Escrow is and shall remain
the sole property of Seller and shall be delivered promptly to Seller by Buyer
if received by Buyer.
(b) RENTALS. Rentals and other payments payable by tenants,
licensees, concessionaires, the REA Parties and other persons using or occupying
the Property or any part thereof, if any, for or in connection with such use or
occupancy (including, without limitation, fixed monthly rentals, additional
rentals, percentage rentals, escalation rentals, retroactive rentals, operating
cost pass-throughs, common area maintenance charges, HVAC charges, promotional
charges and other sums and charges payable by the Tenants under the Leases
[collectively, "RENTALS")] shall be prorated as of the Close of Escrow such that
Seller will be entitled to Rentals attributable to periods prior to the Close of
Escrow and Buyer will be entitled to Rentals attributable to periods from and
after the Close of Escrow, all as more particularly set forth below.
(i) CURRENT RENTAL. All Rentals, other than Percentage Rent owed
under the Leases, for the month in which the Closing occurs ("CURRENT RENT")
shall be prorated as provided below as of the Closing Date; provided that
Current Rent shall not include Rentals with respect to the current month owed by
any tenant which is more than thirty (30) days delinquent in the payment of
Rental applicable to the immediately prior month. Seller's share of Current Rent
shall be the product of (i) the quotient arrived at by dividing (a) the number
of days prior to the Close of Escrow within the calendar month of the Close of
Escrow by (b) the total number of days within such calendar month, and (ii) the
Current Rent. If Seller has received prior to the effective date of Buyer's and
Seller's proration under this subparagraph (b)(i) (which effective date shall be
the date Seller has cut off receivables, which shall be two (2) or three (3)
business days prior to the Closing), Current Rent in excess of Seller's share of
the Current Rent for the calendar month of the Closing Date as calculated above,
the proration statement of Buyer shall reflect a credit against the Purchase
Price in the amount of such excess. Alternatively, if Seller's share of Current
Rent as calculated above is greater than Seller's collection of Current Rent,
the proration statement of Buyer shall reflect a debit (i.e., funds payable at
Closing), in addition to the Purchase Price, in the amount of such difference
and, if within thirty (30) days after the Closing, Buyer shall not have received
all Current Rent less Seller's collection of Current Rent (such shortfall in
collections being the "CURRENT RENT COLLECTION SHORTFALL"), Seller shall refund
back to Buyer Seller's share (determined as described in the second sentence of
this subparagraph above) of the Current Rent Collection Shortfall and such
amounts refunded to Buyer shall be deemed Rent Arrears. All Current Rent
received by Buyer shall be retained by Buyer. All Current Rent received by
Seller in the month in which the Closing occurs shall be retained by Seller if
reflected in the foregoing proration as part of Seller's collection of Current
Rent and, if not (i.e., Seller receives a payment of Current Rent after the
effective date of the proration), either such payment shall be retained by
Seller and Buyer shall receive a corresponding credit against the Purchase Price
or such payment shall be promptly delivered by Seller to Buyer when received by
Seller. With respect to percentage rent or overage rent paid under Leases with
no minimum rent, (i) such Rental with respect to the month of the Closing shall
be prorated on the basis of the number of days of each party's period of
ownership during the month of the Closing in the same manner as Current Rent;
and (ii) such Rental with respect to any month preceding or following the month
of Closing shall not be prorated.
(ii) RENT ARREARS. "RENT ARREARS" for the purpose of this
Paragraph shall mean Rentals (other than Percentage Rent) more than thirty (30)
days past due plus Rentals (other than Percentage Rent) which are less than
thirty (30) days past due if owed by a tenant which is more than thirty (30)
days delinquent in the payment of Rentals applicable to the immediately prior
month. With respect to any Rent Arrears arising under the Leases, Buyer shall
pay to Seller on a Lease by Lease basis within the time described below any
Rentals (other than Percentage Rent) actually collected that is applicable to
the period preceding the Closing Date, less reasonable collection charges;
provided, however, that it is hereby understood and agreed
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that any Rent Arrears collected by Buyer shall be applied first to unpaid
Rentals accruing under the subject Lease after the Closing Date, and then, only
after all such past due Rentals have been collected, to unpaid Rentals accruing
under the subject Lease prior to the Closing Date; further provided, however,
that with respect to delinquent Estimated Tenant Charges (as defined below), if
any, under the subject Lease, in no event shall Seller receive payment in excess
of the Shortfall (as defined below). Any sums owed to Seller pursuant to the
foregoing shall be paid by Buyer to Seller by the tenth (10th) day of the first
calendar month following the month in which payment is received by Buyer. Buyer
shall deliver to Seller by the tenth (10th) day of the first full calendar month
after the Closing Date and every month thereafter, a statement of the collection
status of each Rent Arrears until the sooner of (i) collection of all Rent
Arrears and (ii) six (6) months after the Closing Date. If any Rent Arrears
remain six (6) months after the Closing Date, Buyer shall deliver to Seller,
within a reasonable time after request by Seller, a statement of the collection
status of any remaining Rent Arrears.
(iii) PERCENTAGE RENT. Other than percentage rent or overage rent
paid under Leases with no minimum rent, percentage rent or overage rent
(referred to herein as "PERCENTAGE RENT") under the Leases shall be prorated
between Buyer and Seller on a Lease by Lease basis with Seller entitled to the
portion of total Percentage Rent paid under each Lease for the "LEASE YEAR" in
which the Close of Escrow occurs (the "SUBJECT LEASE YEAR") which is in the same
ratio to total Percentage Rent paid with respect to such Lease Year under the
subject Lease as the ratio of (a) the number of days of said Lease Year which
Seller was the landlord under the subject Lease to (b) the total number of days
in said Lease Year. Buyer shall be entitled to the balance of Percentage Rent
paid under each Lease with respect to the Subject Lease Year. As used herein,
the term "LEASE YEAR" means the twelve (12) month period as to which annual
Percentage Rent is owed under each Lease. The foregoing proration shall be made
as follows on a Lease by Lease basis: (a) subject to the balance of this
subparagraph (iii), Seller shall retain all Percentage Rent payments received by
it on and prior to the Close of Escrow and Buyer shall retain all Percentage
Rent payments received by it after the Close of Escrow; (b) as promptly as
possible after the Closing Date Seller shall deliver to Buyer a statement of all
Percentage Rent collected by Seller with respect to the Subject Lease Year on a
Lease by Lease basis along with a copy of the Percentage Rent invoices and sales
reports which support such collections, (c) for each Lease, not later than
forty-five (45) days after the date the last Percentage Rent payment with
respect to the Subject Lease Year is due, Buyer shall deliver to Seller a
statement of all Percentage Rent owed, collected or deemed collectable by Buyer
with respect to such Lease along with a copy of the annual reconciliation of
Percentage Rent owed under the subject Lease for the Subject Lease Year and the
related sales information backup; and, (d) for each Lease, within thirty (30)
days after the date the statement and reconciliation described in clause (c)
above is delivered to Seller, Buyer shall pay to Seller or Seller shall pay to
Buyer, whichever is applicable, the positive difference between (a) the total
Percentage Rental collected by such party with respect to the Subject Lease Year
and (b) the product of (x) the average daily Percentage Rental received with
respect to the Subject Lease Year after taking into account the annual
reconciliation and (y) the actual number of days such party was the owner of the
Project during the Subject Lease Year (with Buyer being deemed to be the owner
as of the Closing Date). If Percentage Rent is collected by Buyer from
delinquent tenants only after enforcement or collection efforts, for the purpose
of this proration, the Percentage Rent collected by Buyer with respect to the
subject Lease shall be deemed to be the actual amount collected less reasonable
collection charges.
(iv) DEPOSITS AND ADVANCE RENTALS. Cash security deposits paid by
tenants pursuant to the Leases, and any interest required to be paid thereon,
and any Rentals paid (or deemed paid as a result of a credit to the tenant based
upon past overpayments) more than one month in advance shall be fully credited
to Buyer at Closing (i.e., Buyer's proration statement shall reflect a credit
against the Purchase Price). Non-cash forms of security deposits (certificates
of deposit, accounts, letters of credit and the like) shall be delivered,
transferred or assigned by Seller to Purchaser at Closing. Except as to Leases
which are terminated in accordance with Paragraph 12 below, Seller agrees that
it will not during the term of this Escrow or upon the Close of Escrow apply any
deposits toward any delinquent Rentals, or other amounts due under any Leases.
Any security or performance deposits delivered by Seller to any governmental -
entities or other third parties in connection with Seller's fulfillment of
onsite or offsite improvement obligations which were completed prior to the
Closing Date and any interest
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required to be paid thereon shall be and remain the sole property of Seller, and
any refund or return of such deposits shall be made directly to Seller.
(v) OTHER TENANT CHARGES. The Leases contain tenant obligations
for payment of various items on a monthly estimated basis subject to a
reconciliation following the end of each applicable period (i.e., annual
calendar year in most cases and semi-annually for most estimated monthly
payments of property taxes) (the "TENANT CHARGES"). Rentals and Rent Arrears, as
defined above, include Tenant Charges. Examples of Tenant Charges are taxes,
common area expenses, maintenance, utilities and HVAC charges. Percentage rent,
fixed rent, minimum rent and promotional fund contributions are not Tenant
Charges. Such monthly billings are referred to as "ESTIMATED TENANT CHARGES" and
the actual amount of the Tenant Charges owed under the Leases based on the
landlord's actual expenditures are referred to herein as the "ACTUAL TENANT
CHARGES". As promptly as possible after the Closing Date, but in no event later
than ninety (90) days thereafter, Seller shall deliver to Buyer (a) a schedule
of the expenses, costs and charges (the "EXPENSE ITEMS") relating to that
portion of the current applicable period prior to the Close of Escrow (such
period of time being referred to herein as the "PARTIAL YEAR") which constitute
the basis for Actual Tenant Charges along with appropriate backup information on
such Expense Items and (b) a reconciliation of (i) the Estimated Tenant Charges
owed under each Lease during the Partial Year, and (ii) the Actual Tenant
Charges payable under each Lease for Expense Items relating to the Partial Year.
For the purpose of this Paragraph 10(b)(v), those, and only those, Estimated
Tenant Charges allocated to Seller pursuant to Paragraph 10(b)(i) above shall be
considered as owed by the subject tenant and collected by Seller during the
month of the Close of Escrow. Seller's reconciliation statement for the Partial
Year shall reflect, on a Lease by Lease basis, (i) the amount by which Actual
Tenant Charges exceed the Estimated Tenant Charges owed under the Lease (the
"PRE-CLOSING UNDERPAYMENT"), being the sum owed to Seller or (ii) the amount by
which the Estimated Tenant Charges exceed the Actual Tenant Charges owed under
the Lease (the "PRE-CLOSING OVERPAYMENT"), being the sum owed to Buyer.
Concurrent with Buyer's receipt of Seller's reconciliation statement, Seller
shall pay to Buyer the aggregate amount of all Pre-closing Overpayments less any
Rent Arrears (other than those then subject to dispute by the Tenant) that
remain payable by the Tenants who are subject to the Pre-closing Overpayment. At
such time after the Close of Escrow as Buyer reconciles Tenant Charges under the
Leases, the reconciliations prepared by Buyer and sent to the Tenants shall
incorporate the result of Seller's reconciliation statement. As promptly as
possible following Buyer's receipt of payment from Tenants of Pre-closing
Underpayments, Buyer shall remit the same to Seller less the reasonable
collection costs incurred by Buyer, if any, that are reasonably allocated to
collections payable to Seller, provided, however, any sums collected by Buyer
with respect to Tenant Charges shall be applied first to Tenant Charges accruing
after the Closing Date. If, as a result of Buyer's annual reconciliation of
Tenant Charges, any tenants are entitled to payments or credits by the landlord
(other than a return of security deposits) for the calendar year in which the
Close of Escrow occurs for overpayment of Estimated Tenant Charges, Buyer shall
be solely responsible for such payment or credit. Notwithstanding anything
contained herein to the contrary, if the Actual Tenant Charges payable by a
Tenant is subject to a cap which is lower than such Tenant's share of Estimated
Tenant Charges or Actual Tenant Charges for the applicable period, such cap
shall be prorated on the number of days Seller is the owner of the Property
during the applicable period and in no event shall Seller receive or retain
Estimated Tenant Charges from such Tenant in excess of the prorated cap. In the
event Seller's collection of Estimated Tenant Charges from such Tenant is in
excess of the prorated cap, Seller's reconciliation statement shall reflect a
sum owed to Buyer in the amount of such excess which payment Seller shall make
concurrent with the delivery of Seller's reconciliation statement. In the event
Seller's collection of Estimated Tenant Charges from such Tenant is less than
the prorated cap (and the Actual Tenant Charges are greater than the prorated
cap), Seller's reconciliation statement shall reflect a sum owed to Seller in
the amount of the difference between the prorated cap and the total of such
invoices, which Buyer shall remit to Seller when collected from the subject
Tenant.
(vi) SELLER CLAIMS AGAINST TENANTS. As of the date hereof, Seller
has certain actual or potential claims or notes receivables against certain
tenants as particularly noted in EXHIBIT "V." Additionally, at the Closing Date,
Seller may have other claims against tenants including, but not limited to,
claims relating to non-payment of rent or other charges. Seller reserves the
right both prior to and following the Closing Date to assert, prosecute and
enforce any claims or judgments it may have or obtain against tenants on or
prior to the Closing Date;
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provided, however, subject to Paragraph 12(c), in no event shall Seller have the
right to evict any tenant or terminate any Lease.
(c) UTILITY CHARGES. Seller shall attempt to cause the utility and
water meters to be read by the applicable utility provider on the Closing Date
or as close to the Closing Date as is possible if a reading on the Closing Date
cannot be obtained, and shall be responsible for the cost of all utilities and
water used prior to that time, except to the extent such utility charges are
billed to and paid by tenants directly or fully reimbursed as part of Tenant
Charges. To the extent utility readings cannot be taken on the Closing Date,
Buyer and Seller shall reasonably estimate what the readings are likely to have
been as of the Closing Date based on the actual reading, when the actual reading
occurred and such information as may be available to Buyer and Seller relating
to daily usage rates. Any security or service deposits delivered by Seller to
utility providers, and any interest required to be paid thereon, shall be and
remain the sole property of Seller, and any refund of such security deposits
shall be made directly to Seller except to the extent such deposits are assigned
to Buyer by Seller in which case, Buyer shall be debited and Seller credited the
amount of such assigned deposits.
(d) LEASING COMMISSIONS AND TENANT IMPROVEMENT ALLOWANCES AND FREE
RENT. Other than those Leasing Commissions and Tenant Incentives identified on
EXHIBIT "V" and those incident to Leases approved by Buyer pursuant to Paragraph
12(c) below, identified in EXHIBIT "V" as being payable by Buyer if the Closing
occurs, Seller shall pay when due, without contribution from Buyer, all Leasing
Commissions and Tenant Incentives payable by landlord under the Leases. To the
extent Leasing Commissions and/or Tenant Incentives payable by Buyer are paid by
Seller prior to the Closing, Seller shall be credited and Buyer debited the
amount of such payments. With respect to those Leases fully executed or renewed
from and after the Close of Escrow, Buyer shall pay in full, without
contribution by Seller, all leasing commissions and tenant improvement
allowances, if any, payable by the landlord unless the same are owed pursuant to
separate agreement (i.e., other than the Lease) with Seller not disclosed to
Buyer as one of the Contracts, in which case Seller shall be responsible for
payment of the same.
Buyer acknowledges that with respect to those Leases fully executed
prior to August 21, 1996, Buyer was aware of, and in offering the Purchase
Price, considered the effect of the free rent identified in EXHIBIT "V" attached
hereto, and therefore, there shall be no adjustment in the Purchase Price as a
result of the same. Any other free rent relating to a period after the Closing
Date under those Leases fully executed prior to August 21, 1996 shall result in
a credit to Buyer against the Purchase Price.
(e) CAPITAL EXPENDITURES; AMORTIZATION OF EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSE. All
capital and other improvements which are performed or contracted for by Seller
prior to the Close of Escrow will be paid by the Seller, without contribution or
proration from Buyer, except for (i) those tenant improvement allowances for
which Buyer is responsible pursuant to Paragraph 10(d) above, and (ii) those
capital expenditures approved by Buyer pursuant to Paragraph 23 that will be
added to the Purchase Price as set forth in Paragraph 23.
(f) CONTRACTS. Amounts payable under those Contracts referred to in
the Assignments of Contracts shall be prorated on an accrual basis. Seller shall
pay all amounts due thereunder which accrue prior to the Close of Escrow and
Buyer shall pay all amounts accruing on the Close of Escrow and thereafter.
(g) PROMOTIONAL FUND. Promotional fund charges relating to the month
in which the Closing occurs are prorated as a part of Current Rent. Seller
maintains a separate account (the "PROMOTIONAL FUND ACCOUNT") into which all
promotional fund collections are deposited and from which all promotional fund
expenditures are made. Seller covenants to make prior to the Closing all
contributions to the Promotional Fund Account which are owed by Seller under the
Leases or the Operating Agreements with respect to any period of time prior to
the Closing. From time to time, Seller may have advanced funds to the
Promotional Fund Account to allow the incurrence of certain promotional expenses
in advance of collections including the acquisition of equipment or improvements
relating to promotional activities. Such advances are accounted for as a
receivable from the promotional fund to Seller and in the case of certain
improvements or acquisitions with a multi-year useful life, repayment of such
receivable is based on an amortization schedule. Therefore, the Promotional Fund
Account may have a positive
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balance (collections exceed expenditures) or a negative balance (expenditures
exceed collections). As of the Close of Escrow, if the Promotional Fund Account
has a positive balance, Buyer shall be credited and Seller debited with such
positive balance, and if the Promotional Fund Account has a negative balance,
Seller shall be credited and Buyer debited with such negative balance.
(h) PRE-CLOSING EXPENDITURES. Seller shall pay or cause to be paid
all invoices, charges, bills and the like from providers of goods or services to
Seller or Seller's Manager in connection with the Property relating to any
period prior to the Close of Escrow.
At least one (1) business day prior to the Close of Escrow, the parties shall
agree upon all of the prorations to be made and submit a statement to Escrow
Holder setting forth the same. In the event that any prorations, apportionments
or computations made under this Paragraph shall require final adjustment due to
errors in computation, the need for additional information or as a result of a
tenant audit pursuant to audit rights under the Leases, then the parties shall
make the appropriate adjustments within thirty (30) days of the date when
accurate or additional information becomes available and either party hereto
shall be entitled to an adjustment to correct the same. Any corrected adjustment
or proration shall be paid in cash to the party entitled thereto within three
(3) business days of the date of determination. This Paragraph 10 and the
foregoing adjustment obligation shall survive the Close of Escrow.
11. DISBURSEMENTS AND OTHER ACTIONS BY ESCROW HOLDER. Subject to
satisfaction for Buyer's benefit or waiver by Buyer of all conditions identified
in Paragraph 5(a) and satisfaction for Seller's benefit or waiver by Seller of
all conditions identified in Paragraph 5(b), on the Closing Date, Escrow Holder
shall promptly undertake all of the following in the following manner:
(a) PRORATIONS. Prorate all matters referenced in Paragraph 10 based
upon the statement delivered into Escrow signed by the parties;
(b) RECORDING. Cause the Deed, the Ground Lease Assignment (or, in
lieu thereof, if applicable, the Ground Lease Merger), Assignment of Leases, the
Assignment of Operating Agreements, and those Assumption Agreements which are to
be recorded and any other documents which the parties hereto may mutually direct
to be recorded in the Official Records in the order directed by the parties;
(c) FUNDS. Disburse from funds deposited by Buyer with Escrow Holder
towards payment of all items (including, without limitation, the Purchase Price)
chargeable to the account of Buyer pursuant hereto and disburse the balance of
such funds, if any, to Buyer;
(d) DOCUMENTS TO SELLER. Deliver to Seller two (2) fully executed
originals of each of the Assignment of Leases, Ground Lease Assignment (or, in
lieu thereof, if applicable, the Ground Lease Merger), Assignment of Operating
Agreements, Assignment of Contracts, and General Assignment and a conformed copy
of the recorded Deed and Ground Lease Assignment (or, in lieu thereof, if
applicable, the Ground Lease Merger) and a copy of the Assumption Agreements;
(e) DOCUMENTS TO BUYER. Deliver to Buyer the following number of
originals of the documents: two (2) Bill of Sale, one (1) FIRPTA Certificate,
one (1) Withholding Exemption Certificate, one (1) Assignment of Leases, one (1)
Ground Lease Assignment (or, in lieu thereof, if applicable, the Ground Lease
Merger), one (1) Assignment of Operating Agreements, two (2) Assignment of
Contracts, and two (2) General Assignment, and, if applicable, each Seller's
Lease Certificate, and a conformed copy of the recorded Deed, Ground Lease
Assignment (or, in lieu thereof, if applicable, the Ground Lease Merger),
Assignment of Leases, Assignment of Operating Agreements, and any recorded
Assumption Agreements, and any other document which is to be delivered to Buyer
hereunder;
(f) DOCUMENTS TO BENEFICIARY. Deliver to Beneficiary the original
Assumption Agreements or, as to a recorded Assumption Agreement, a conformed
copy of the same.
(g) TITLE POLICY. Direct the Title Company to issue the Title Policy
to Buyer; and
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(h) I.R.C. Section 6045(e). Complete and file any agreement required
to be filed pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 6045(e). The parties
hereby agree to provide all information and execute all documentation required
in conjunction with such filing.
12. COVENANTS OF SELLER. Seller hereby covenants with Buyer, as follows:
(a) For the purpose of this Paragraph 12, "control" shall refer to
Seller's ability to obtain the described items in the possession of Seller's
agents or representatives and "possession," when used with respect to Seller,
shall mean located at the Property or Ernest W. Hahn, Inc.'s company
headquarters. Within five (5) days of the date of this Agreement, Seller shall
make available to Buyer an inventory of files relating to the Property which are
archived offsite from such company headquarters and Seller shall promptly make
available for review by Buyer at such company headquarters all archived items
requested by Buyer. Seller shall also deliver or make available to Buyer, within
five (5) days of the date hereof, all of the following documents
1. A statement of insurance coverages and premiums by policy
type and copies of insurance policies for the fire, extended coverage and public
liability insurance maintained by or for the benefit of Seller (collectively,
"EXISTING INSURANCE POLICIES"); provided that, to the extent coverage is
provided by Seller's blanket policies, Seller need not deliver such Existing
Insurance Policies but shall instead deliver to Buyer certificates of such
insurance.
2. For calendar year 1994 and 1995, and, to the extent
available for the current year, a copy of all income and expense statements,
year end financial and monthly operating statements for the Property
(collectively, "OPERATING STATEMENTS") and sales volume reports; and copies of
operating budgets for the current year.
3. A copy of "as built" plans and specifications of the
Improvements and any other plans and specifications relating to the Property in
Seller's possession or control.
4. To the extent in Seller's possession or control, copies of
any inspection, soils, engineering, physical, environmental or architectural
studies, reports or plans which relate to the physical condition or operation of
the Property or recommended improvements thereto.
5. A copy of the bill or bills received by Seller for the most
recent year for which bills have been issued for all real estate taxes
(including assessed value) and personal property taxes and a copy of any and all
notices in Seller's possession pertaining to real estate taxes or assessments
applicable to the Property (collectively, "TAX BILLS"). Seller shall promptly
deliver to Buyer a copy of any such bills or notices received by Seller after
the date hereof even if received after the Closing.
6. Copies of all Contracts.
7. A copy of all Leases and any other agreements which are in
effect with Tenants and other occupants of the Property, and any guarantees
thereof, all as amended, together with (to the extent in Seller's possession or
control) the current financial statements and sales reports concerning each
Tenant.
8. A copy of Seller's current lease plan for the Property,
existing lease proposals, Seller's standard form of lease for the Property and
current leasing status reports, which leasing status reports Seller hereby
agrees to update for Buyer up to the date of Closing.
9. To the extent in Seller's possession or control, (i) copies
of all certificate(s) of occupancy, licenses, permits, authorizations, approvals
and other entitlements obtained by Seller with respect to the Property, or any
portion thereof, occupancy thereof or any present or proposed use thereof,
including, without limitation, elevator permits, and liquor licenses, if any,
and (ii) such other permits as are necessary for the present operation of the
Property with full use of all Improvements located thereon, and (iii) any other
entitlements respecting any contemplated expansion of the Property.
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9. To the extent in Seller's possession or control, a copy of
all guarantees, warranties and other documents or instruments relating to the
Property.
10. A copy of Seller's most current report on pending insurance
claims and litigation relating to the Property and, if requested by Buyer, a
copy of any related documents in Seller's possession or control.
11. A copy of all documents constituting the Operating
Agreements (including, without limitation, any amendments, modifications,
supplements or extensions thereto).
12. Copies of the most recent utility bills for the Property.
(b) Within five (5) days of Buyer's request for the same, Seller
shall deliver or make available to Buyer any other documents and information
reasonably requested by Buyer which are in Seller's possession or control.
(c) From and after the date hereof, Seller shall not, without the
prior written consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld
or delayed, enter into any Lease, rental agreement, maintenance contract,
service contract, listing agreement or any other contract affecting or relating
to the Property or any portion thereof which will survive the Close of Escrow or
will otherwise affect the use, operation or enjoyment of the Property after the
Close of Escrow ("NEW CONTRACT"). Seller shall deliver to Buyer a copy of the
proposed New Contract (together with any other information relating thereto as
Buyer may reasonably request) along with a written notice requesting Buyer's
consent to the same in accordance with this subparagraph. Buyer's failure to
disapprove of any such proposed New Contract within five (5) business days after
receipt of such notice, shall be deemed Buyer's approval of same. EXHIBIT "B-1"
and EXHIBIT "C" shall be deemed updated, as appropriate, to reflect the addition
of the subject New Contract.
(d) All insurance policies carried by Seller with respect to the
Property and in effect as of the date of this Agreement shall remain
continuously in full force and effect from the date of this Agreement through
the day upon which the Close of Escrow occurs.
(e) From and after the date hereof, Seller shall not terminate
(unless due to a default or requested by Buyer and agreed to by Seller), amend,
modify, alter or supplement any Lease, Contract, Operating Agreement or the
Existing Encumbrance in any respect (a "CONTRACT AMENDMENT") without Buyer's
prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Seller shall deliver to Buyer a copy of the proposed Contract Amendment
(together with any other information relating thereto as Buyer may reasonably
request) along with a written notice requesting Buyer's consent to the same in
accordance with this subparagraph. Buyer's failure to disapprove of any such
proposed Contract Amendment within five (5) business days after receipt of such
notice, shall be deemed Buyer's approval of same. EXHIBIT "B-1" and EXHIBIT "C"
shall be deemed updated, as appropriate, to reflect the Contract Amendment.
(f) From the date hereof until the Close of Escrow, Seller shall (i)
operate and manage the Property in a manner materially consistent to the manner
in which Seller has operated and managed the Property prior to the date of this
Agreement, (ii) maintain the Property in good condition, repair and working
order, subject to Paragraph 16 and Seller's right to defer Capital Expenditures
if Buyer does not approve the same pursuant to Paragraph 23, (iii) keep on hand
sufficient materials, supplies, equipment and other personal property for the
efficient operation and management of the Property in a manner materially
consistent to the manner in which Seller has operated and managed the Property
prior to the date of this Agreement, (iv) perform when due, and otherwise comply
with, all of Seller's material obligations and duties under the Leases,
Operating Agreements, Existing Encumbrance and Contracts, and (v) seek tenants
in the ordinary course of business for all space which is or will become vacant
prior to the end of the month following the Closing. None of the Personal
Property shall be removed from the Property, unless replaced by unencumbered
personal property of equal or greater utility and value. All Personal Property
and Intangible Personal Property shall be conveyed to Buyer by Seller at the
Close of Escrow free from any liens, encumbrances or security interests of any
kind or nature, except as may be permitted by the Approved Condition of Title.
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(g) Seller shall, at Buyer's sole cost and expense, cause the
independent auditors, Coopers & Lybrand, or another independent auditor selected
by Buyer, to prepare such financial statements with respect to calendar year
1995 as may be necessary for Buyer to comply with Rule 3-14 of SEC Regulation
S-X in accordance with a scope of work approved by Buyer. Buyer and Seller agree
to reasonably cooperate with each other in connection with the preparation of
such financial statements, and to cause such work to be completed by such
independent auditor on or before the Closing Date. Buyer shall pay directly to
the independent auditor preparing such work, all costs and expenses on account
thereof. Buyer's obligations under this Section 12(g) shall survive the Closing
or earlier termination of this Agreement.
(h) Seller shall send notice of termination of those Contracts
designated in writing by Buyer (no less than (10) days prior to Closing) which
may by their terms be so terminated. Seller shall provide the minimum notice of
termination possible under the subject Contract to cause such Contract to be
terminated as of the Closing Date or as soon as possible thereafter given the
subject notice requirement.
(i) After the date hereof and prior to the Closing, subject to the
terms of this Paragraph 12 above, Seller shall not alienate, lien, encumber or
otherwise transfer all or any part of the Property or any interest therein.
(j) Concurrently with the Closing, Seller shall terminate all leasing
and management agreements pertaining to the Property, and Seller will be solely
responsible for any and all termination fees, liquidated damages or other
charges payable as a result thereof.
(k) Except to the extent incurred by Buyer after the Close of Escrow,
Seller shall pay all amounts required to be paid by it under any outstanding
Contracts made by or on behalf of Seller for the construction or repair of any
improvements to the Property.
13. SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
(a) In consideration of Buyer entering into this Agreement and as an
inducement to Buyer to purchase the Property, Seller makes the following
representations and warranties, subject to the qualifications or exceptions as
may be set forth in EXHIBIT "V" and such representations and warranties shall be
deemed remade as of the Closing Date subject to the matters set forth in EXHIBIT
"V" and the terms of Paragraph 13(b) below:
(i) REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING SELLER'S AUTHORITY.
(1) Seller is a limited partnership duly formed, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Montana, and is not
insolvent. Seller has the legal power, right and authority to enter into this
Agreement and the instruments referenced herein, and to consummate the
transaction contemplated hereby;
(2) All requisite action (corporate, partnership or
otherwise) has been taken by Seller in connection with the entering into this
Agreement, the instruments referenced herein, and the consummation of the
transaction contemplated hereby, and no other consent of any partner,
shareholder, trustee, trustor, beneficiary, creditor, investor, judicial or
administrative body, governmental authority or other party is required;
(3) The individuals executing this Agreement and
the instruments referenced herein on behalf of Seller and the partners of
Seller, if any, have the legal power, right, and actual authority to bind Seller
to the terms and conditions hereof and thereof; and
(4) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement
and the documents and instruments referenced herein, nor the incurrence of the
obligations set forth herein, nor the consummation of the transaction
contemplated herein, nor compliance with the terms of this Agreement and the
documents and instruments referenced herein will be impeded by any terms,
conditions or provisions of any bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness or
any contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan, partnership agreement,
lease or other agreement or instrument affecting the Property to which Seller is
a party.
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(ii) LEGAL ACTIONS. Seller has not been served with respect to
any, and, to Seller's knowledge, there are no, pending actions, suits,
arbitrations, claims or proceedings, at law, in equity or otherwise, affecting,
all or any portion of the Property, the Leases, the Contracts, the Operating
Agreements or the Existing Encumbrance or in which Seller is a party by reason
of Seller's ownership of the Property which would materially adversely affect
the value of the Property or the use or operation of the Property for its
intended use, including but not limited to, judicial, municipal or
administrative proceedings in eminent domain, noticed alleged building code
violations, health and safety violations, federal, state or local agency action
regarding environmental matters, lease disputes, federal environmental
protection agency or zoning violations, personal injuries or property damages
alleged to have occurred at the Property or by reason of the condition or use of
or construction on the Property. To Seller's knowledge, no environmental, zoning
or other land-use regulation proceedings are instituted, pending, or threatened,
which would materially adversely affect the value of the Property or the use and
operation of the Property for its intended purpose.
(iii) COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. To Seller's knowledge, all material
requirements of all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, requirements,
regulations, building codes and environmental rules of any governmental agency,
body or subdivision thereof bearing on the Property, the construction of the
Improvements, and/or Seller's operation of the Property have been substantially
complied with.
(iv) GOVERNMENTAL PERMITS AND APPROVALS. To Seller's knowledge,
Seller has obtained all licenses, permits, certificates and approvals required
from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Property for the
present use and operation of the Property, the absence of which might have a
material adverse effect on the value of the Property or the use and operation of
the Property for its intended purpose, and Seller has not received any written
notice that remains outstanding or uncured that any licenses, permits and
approvals, the absence of which might have a material adverse effect on the
value of the Property or the use and operation of the Property for its intended
purpose, (1) are invalid, (2) have been violated, (3) have lapsed, terminated or
been revoked, and/or (4) are otherwise no longer in full force and effect.
(v) TAXES. To Seller's knowledge, other than the amounts
disclosed in the Title Report and/or the tax bills delivered to Buyer pursuant
to Paragraph 12(a) and supplementary real property taxes relating to any recent
improvements or work in progress on the Property, no other real property taxes
or real property assessments have been or will be assessed against the Property
for the Current Tax Year. Seller has no knowledge, and Seller has received no
written notice to the contrary, of any special real property assessments (e.g.
improvement districts) not reflected in the Title Report or the above-referenced
tax bills which have been levied against the Property or which will result from
work, activities or improvements done to the Property by Seller. Seller has no
knowledge and Seller has received no written notice to the contrary of any
intended public improvements which will result in any material charge being
levied against, or in the creation of any lien upon, the Property not reflected
in the Title Report or the above-referenced tax bills.
(vi) INSURANCE NOTICES. Seller has not received any written
notice that remains uncured or outstanding from any of Seller's insurance
carriers or any insurance carrier of any Tenant or REA Party of any material
defects or inadequacies in the Property that would adversely affect the
insurability of the Property or the cost of any such insurance. Except as
identified on EXHIBIT "V," there are no pending insurance claims with respect to
all or any portion of the Property of which Seller is aware.
(vii) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Except to the extent, if any, disclosed
in any of the environmental investigation studies delivered by Seller to Buyer
and scheduled on EXHIBIT "V":
(1) Except for the use, storage and disposal of cleaning
and maintenance supplies and materials (which may contain Hazardous Materials
(as hereinafter defined) in the ordinary course of the operation and maintenance
of a regional shopping center and as permitted by all applicable law, Seller has
not generated, used, manufactured, treated, released, disposed or stored any
Hazardous Materials and, to Seller's knowledge, there has been
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no generation, use, manufacture, treatment, release, disposal or storage of
Hazardous Materials, on the Property in violation of applicable law;
(2) to Seller's knowledge, the Property is not presently
used for the generation, treatment, storage, manufacture, disposal, handling,
transportation or use of any Hazardous Materials in violation of applicable law;
(3) Seller has received no written notice that remains
uncured or outstanding of, and to Seller's knowledge, there are no
investigations, administrative proceedings, notices of violation or other civil
or criminal actions threatened or pending alleging, noncompliance with or
violation of any statute, regulation or ordinance, respecting the actual or
suspected generation, use, manufacture, treatment, release, disposal or storage
of any Hazardous Materials at, in or on the Property;
(4) to Seller's knowledge, there is not now any aboveground
or underground storage tank for Hazardous Materials located on or under the
Property; and
(5) to Seller's knowledge, the Property is in material
compliance with all applicable law respecting Hazardous Materials;
(6) The term "HAZARDOUS MATERIALS" means: (i)
polychlorinated biphenyls ("PCBs") or "PCB items" (as defined in 40 C.F.R.
Sec. 761.3) or any equipment which contains PCBs; (ii) any asbestos or
asbestos-containing materials; (iii) stored, leaked or spilled petroleum
products; and (iv) any other chemical, material or substance (a) which is
regulated as a "toxic substance" (as defined by the Toxic Substance Control Act,
15 U.S.C. Sec. 2601 et seq., as amended), (b) which is a "hazardous waste" (as
defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 6901 et
seq., as amended), (c) which is a "hazardous substance" (as defined by the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601 et seq., as amended), or (d) exposure to which,
or generation, use, manufacture, treatment, release, disposal or storage of
which is prohibited, limited or regulated by any federal, state, county,
regional, local or other governmental statute, regulation, ordinance or
authority.
(viii) SCHEDULE OF LEASES AND RENT ROLL. The schedule of Leases
("SCHEDULE OF LEASES") attached hereto as EXHIBIT "B-1" is true, correct and
complete in all material respects, and the Rent Roll attached hereto as EXHIBIT
"B-2" is true, accurate and complete in all material respects. On or immediately
prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser an updated Schedule
of Leases which will be true, correct and complete in all material respects as
of that date and an updated Rent Roll which will be true, accurate and complete
as of that date. The Schedule of Leases contains a list of each Lease and the
name of the tenant or occupant thereunder ("TENANT"). To Seller's knowledge,
there are no other occupancy agreements (whether oral or written) affecting the
Property other than the Leases, the Operating Agreements, the matters disclosed
in the Title Report and any new Leases entered into pursuant to Paragraph 12.
Seller further represents and warrants as follows with respect to each of the
Leases: (1) the Lease is in full force and effect and has not been terminated;
(2) the Lease constitutes the entire agreement with such Tenant relating to the
property leased to it under the Lease, and has not been amended, modified,
supplemented or extended (in writing or otherwise), except for such amendments,
modifications, supplements and extensions described on the Schedule of Leases;
(3) except as set forth on EXHIBIT "V," Seller has received no written notice
from the Tenant that remains outstanding or uncured that any material condition
of the Lease for Tenant's benefit remains unsatisfied or any work required to be
performed by the lessor thereunder remains incomplete or unperformed in any
material respect and, to Seller's knowledge, all material conditions of the
Lease for Tenant's benefit and all work required to be performed by the lessor
thereunder have been satisfied or completed in all material respects; (4) except
as set forth on EXHIBIT "V," the Tenant has no right of first refusal or option
to purchase all or any portion of the Property pursuant to the Lease; and (5)
except as set forth on EXHIBIT "V", Seller has received no written notice of
material default that remains uncured or outstanding and Seller has given no
written notice of default that remains uncured or outstanding. Pursuant to other
provisions of this Agreement, Buyer is to receive an Estoppel Certificate or
Seller's Estoppel Certificate with respect to at least eighty-five percent (85%)
of the gross leasable area that is occupied by Tenants as of the Opening of
Escrow. Except for a Tenant's certification that it is
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not in default under its Lease, to the extent a Seller's Certificate warrants or
an Estoppel Certificate certifies information which is the subject of Seller's
warranty under this Paragraph 13(a)(viii), thereafter, the warranty set forth
herein shall be of no further force or effect.
(ix) CONTRACTS; AGREEMENTS AFFECTING THE PROPERTY POST-CLOSING.
EXHIBIT "C" attached hereto is a schedule of the Contracts which, subject to
Buyer's election under Paragraph 12(h), will survive the Closing, which schedule
is true, correct and complete in all material respects. Except for the
Contracts, the Leases, the Operating Agreements, the Existing Encumbrance and
Assumption Agreements, any New Contracts or Contract Amendments entered into
pursuant to Paragraph 12, and the title exceptions shown in the Title Report,
there are no other agreements (whether oral or written) affecting the Property
which will survive the Closing. Seller further represents and warrants as
follows with respect to each of the Contracts: (1) the Contract is in full force
and effect and has not been terminated; (2) the Contract constitutes the entire
agreement of the parties thereto with respect to the subject matter thereof, and
has not been amended, modified, supplemented or extended (in writing or
otherwise), except for such amendments, modifications, supplements and
extensions described on EXHIBIT "C" and any Contract Amendments made pursuant to
Paragraph 12 and any oral agreements between Seller's on-site representatives
in the field and the on-site representatives of the other party regarding non-
material changes in the manner, method or scope of performance; and (3) except
as set forth on EXHIBIT "V," Seller has received no written notice of default
that remains uncured or outstanding and Seller has given no written notice of
default that remains uncured or outstanding.
(x) OPERATING AGREEMENTS. EXHIBIT "E" attached hereto is a true,
correct and complete schedule of all agreements and contracts with the REA
Parties ("OPERATING AGREEMENTS") and there are no other agreements of any kind
between Seller and the REA Parties (whether oral or written) except the
Operating Agreements. With respect to each of the Operating Agreements: (1) the
Operating Agreement has not been terminated; (2) the Operating Agreement
constitutes the entire agreement of the parties thereto with respect to the
Property, and has not been amended, modified, supplemented or extended (in
writing or otherwise), except for such amendments, modifications, supplements
and extensions described on EXHIBIT "E"; and (3) except as set forth on EXHIBIT
"V," Seller has received no written notice of default that remains uncured and
Seller has given no written notice of default that remains uncured or
outstanding. To the extent an REA Estoppel Certificate certifies information
which is the subject of Seller's warranty under this Paragraph 13(a)(x),
thereafter, the warranty set forth herein shall be of no further force or
effect.
(xi) EXHIBIT "F" attached hereto is a true, correct and complete
schedule of the loan documents constituting the Existing Encumbrance and with
the exception of the Assumption Agreements, there are no other agreements of any
kind between Seller and Beneficiary respecting the Existing Encumbrance (whether
oral or written); provided, however that the Assumption Agreements will modify
the Existing Encumbrance as of the Close of Escrow. With respect to each of the
loan documents constituting the Existing Encumbrance: (1) such document is valid
and in full force and effect, and has not been terminated; (2) the loan
documents constituting the Existing Encumbrance constitute the entire agreement
of the parties thereto with respect to the Property, and have not been amended,
modified, supplemented or extended (in writing or otherwise), except for such
amendments, modifications, supplements and extensions described on EXHIBIT "F";
and (3) to Seller's knowledge, there has been no default or event which, with
the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, would constitute a default
by any party thereto, and no party to such loan documents have asserted any
defense to, or offset or claims against, the performance of its obligations
under the loan documents. To the extent any of the documents received from
Beneficiary certify information which is the subject of Seller's warranty under
this Paragraph 13(a)(xi), thereafter, the warranty set forth herein shall be of
no further force or effect.
(xii) LEASING COMMISSIONS. The term "LEASING COMMISSIONS" means
any unpaid brokerage or leasing fees or commissions, finder's fees or other
compensation due or payable on an absolute or contingent basis to any person,
firm, corporation, or other entity, with respect to or on account of (i) any of
the Leases or (ii) pursuant to an agreement with Seller, a future Lease made
with a prospective Tenant of the Property introduced to or shown the Property
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prior to the Closing. There are no Leasing Commissions owed or, to Seller's
knowledge, that will become due except as set forth on EXHIBIT "V" attached
hereto and Leasing Commissions arising from new Leases entered into pursuant to
Paragraph 12.
(xiii) SECURITY DEPOSITS. EXHIBIT "B-3" attached hereto is a list
of the amount of (A) all security deposits received from the Tenants, less
amounts previously applied or returned to such Tenants, and (B) any letters of
credit or other forms of non-cash documentation provided for such purpose in
lieu of cash. Such list is true and complete in all material respects.
(xiv) PHYSICAL AND OPERATING CONDITION. To Seller's knowledge and
except as set forth on EXHIBIT "V" there are no material physical, structural,
or mechanical defects in the Property (including, without limitation, the
plumbing, heating, sprinkler, air conditioning, ventilation and electrical
systems and the roof) and to Seller's knowledge, except as set forth on EXHIBIT
"V", all such items are in good operating condition and repair in all material
respects, subject, however, to normal wear and tear for equipment and
improvements of the same type, quality and age. As used in this Subparagraph
13(a)(xiv), the word "MATERIAL" with respect to patent defects shall mean any
physical, structural or mechanical defect (but not normal wear and tear for
equipment and improvements of the same type, quality and age) that individually
or in the aggregate would have a substantial adverse effect on the day to day
operation of the Property if left unaddressed or unrepaired.
(xv) EMPLOYEES. Attached hereto as EXHIBIT "W-1" is a true,
correct and complete list of all on-site employees employed by Seller with
respect to the Property. Attached hereto as EXHIBIT "W-2" is a true, correct and
complete list of all on-site employees employed by Seller's property manager
("SELLER'S MANAGER") with respect to the Property. There are no collective
bargaining or employment agreements between Seller and/or Seller's Manager and
the employees listed on EXHIBIT "W-1" or EXHIBIT "W-2".
(xvi) TENANT INCENTIVES. The term "TENANT INCENTIVES" means all
tenant improvement allowances which lessor under the Leases is obligated to pay
to Tenants. Except as indicated on EXHIBIT "V" and Tenant Incentives arising
under new Leases entered into pursuant to Paragraph 12, no Tenant Incentives
shall become due after the Close of Escrow under any of the Leases or, to
Seller's knowledge, with respect to any renewal or extension thereof or the
leasing of additional space by any Tenant.
(xvii) KNOWLEDGE. Seller represents and warrants that the personnel
identified in Paragraph 13(c) below are the employees and officers of Seller,
Seller's general partner(s) or Seller's Manager who are the most likely to have
received information regarding the Property in the ordinary course of their
duties.
(b) NOTICE AND CURE. Promptly after first actually learning of such
information, Buyer shall advise Seller in writing (the "BUYER'S REPRESENTATION
NOTICE") of any information Buyer receives prior to the Close of Escrow which
Buyer regards as a material breach of a representation or warranty of Seller
hereunder. Following the delivery of Buyer's Representation Notice, except in
the case where Seller knew that the subject representation or warranty was
untrue or inaccurate when initially given, (i) Seller may, by written notice to
Buyer ("SELLER'S CURE NOTICE"), delivered to Buyer within ten (10) days after a
Buyer's Representation Notice, undertake to cure the subject breach or warranty
(which, in the case of a knowledge-based representation or warranty, shall mean
the cure of the related underlying deficiency in the Property) and, in the event
of such election, by notice to Buyer and Escrow Holder, to extend the Closing
Date up to thirty (30) days to the extent necessary to complete such cure to the
reasonable satisfaction of Buyer, and (ii) if Seller elects not to perform such
cure, Seller shall have no liability hereunder for breach of the subject
representation or warranty, rather, provided Buyer was unaware of the subject
breach prior to the Contingency Date, Buyer shall have the right, as Buyer's
sole and exclusive remedy, exercisable by giving notice to Seller and Escrow
Holder within ten (10) days after Buyer's receipt of the Seller's Cure Notice,
either (x) to terminate this Agreement and the Escrow, in which event neither
party shall have any further obligations to the other hereunder, subject to the
Surviving Provisions, or (y) to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby.
The Closing Date shall be extended to the extent necessary to accommodate the
notice and cure periods set forth in this Paragraph. Except in the case where
Seller knew that the subject representation or warranty was untrue when
initially given, (i) in the
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event that at the Close of Escrow, Buyer has actual knowledge that a
representation or warranty of Seller contained herein is untrue or incorrect,
and Buyer nevertheless elects to proceed to Close of Escrow, Buyer waives any
claim it may have against Seller for a breach of such representation or warranty
and (ii) in the event that prior to the Contingency Date, Buyer has actual
knowledge that a representation or warranty of Seller contained herein is untrue
or incorrect, and Buyer nevertheless elects to proceed beyond the Contingency
Date without giving a Buyer's Representation Notice, Buyer waives any claim it
may have against Seller for a breach of such representation or warranty. As used
in this Agreement, the terms "ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE" and "ACTUALLY AWARE" shall not
include any fact contained in any document that has not actually been reviewed
by Buyer.
(c) DEFINITION OF KNOWLEDGE. Where a representation or warranty is
limited to the knowledge of Seller or the knowledge of Seller is referred to
herein, such representation or warranty or reference is deemed to be limited to
the current, actual knowledge, without independent investigation or inquiry
except as described below, of Seller's and Seller's Manager's personnel as
follows: Mary Allman Boyle, Tom Leeman, John Walker, Kurt Sullivan and Ron
Glover. Inquiry is limited to the inquiry of Seller in the form of a
questionnaire, respecting all matters for which Seller is making a
representation hereunder, directed to and/or interview with the personnel
identified above and such other personnel of Seller or Seller's Manager one
would reasonably make inquiry of given the subject matter of the representations
and warranties.
(d) LIMITATION ON SURVIVAL. The representations and warranties and
indemnities of Seller set forth in this Agreement and in any Exhibits to this
Agreement shall survive the Close of Escrow and continue until January 1, 1998
and shall automatically lapse and become null and void after said period, and
Buyer shall thereafter be barred from bringing or asserting any claim against
Seller under any indemnity or by reason of a breach of any of such
representations or warranties by Seller unless prior to the expiration of such
time period, such claim is asserted in writing delivered to Seller specifying
the claim under the indemnity or the alleged breach and the specific factual
basis for the same.
14. BUYER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. In consideration of Seller
entering into this Agreement and as an inducement to Seller to sell the Property
to Buyer, Buyer makes the following representations and warranties, each of
which is material and is being relied upon by Seller:
(a) Buyer is a limited partnership duly formed, validly existing and
in good standing under the laws of the State of California, and is not
insolvent. Buyer has the legal power, right and authority to enter into this
Agreement and the instruments referenced herein, and to consummate the
transaction contemplated hereby;
(b) All requisite action (corporate, trust, partnership or otherwise)
has been taken by Buyer in connection with the entering into this Agreement, the
instruments referenced herein, and the consummation of the transaction
contemplated hereby. No other consent of any partner, shareholder, trustee,
trustor, beneficiary, creditor, investor, judicial or administrative body,
governmental authority or other party is required;
(c) The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments
referenced herein on behalf of Buyer and the partners of Buyer, if any, have the
legal power, right, and actual authority to bind Buyer to the terms and
conditions hereof and thereof; and
(d) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
documents and instruments referenced herein, nor the incurrence of the
obligations set forth herein, nor the consummation of the transaction
contemplated herein, nor compliance with the terms of this Agreement and the
documents and instruments referenced herein will be impeded by any terms,
conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, any bond, note, or
other evidence of indebtedness or any contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of
trust, loan, partnership agreement, lease or other agreement or instrument to
which Buyer is a party.
15. DEFAULT - REMEDIES.
(a) SELLERS REMEDIES; LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. IF BUYER IS IN BREACH OF
THIS AGREEMENT AND THE CLOSE OF ESCROW FAILS TO OCCUR
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BY REASON OF SUCH DEFAULT, THEN SELLER MAY ELECT TO TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT
AND THE ESCROW (IN WHICH EVENT SELLER SHALL THEREUPON BE RELEASED FROM ITS
OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER). BUYER AND SELLER AGREE THAT, BASED
UPON THE CIRCUMSTANCES NOW EXISTING, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, IT WOULD BE
IMPRACTICAL OR EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ESTABLISH SELLER'S DAMAGE BY REASON OF
BUYER'S DEFAULT. ACCORDINGLY, BUYER AND SELLER AGREE THAT IT WOULD BE
REASONABLE AT SUCH TIME TO AWARD SELLER "LIQUIDATED DAMAGES" EQUAL TO THE
AMOUNT OF THE DEPOSIT. SELLER AND BUYER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE
FOREGOING AMOUNT IS REASONABLE AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND SHALL BE SELLER'S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER RELIEF, RIGHT OR REMEDY, AT
LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO WHICH SELLER MIGHT OTHERWISE BE ENTITLED BY REASON OF
BUYER'S DEFAULT AT OR PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF ESCROW IN ANY COVENANT,
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. ACCORDINGLY, IF BUYER
COMMITS A DEFAULT IN ANY COVENANT, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT AND THE CLOSE OF ESCROW FAILS TO OCCUR BY REASON OF SUCH DEFAULT,
SELLER MAY ELECT TO TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT AND THE ESCROW, WHEREUPON SELLER
SHALL BE RELIEVED FROM ALL LIABILITY HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER, AND ESCROW
HOLDER SHALL (I) CANCEL THE ESCROW, AND (II) DISBURSE TO SELLER THE DEPOSIT
(OR THE INITIAL DEPOSIT IN THE CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE BUYER'S DEFAULT IS ITS
FAILURE TO MAKE THE ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT WHEN AND IF REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF
THIS AGREEMENT). SELLER AND BUYER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH AND BY THEIR INITIALS IMMEDIATELY
BELOW AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, SELLER
SHALL RETAIN ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES AGAINST BUYER CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT
OF BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE SURVIVING PROVISIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT,
INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE AND/OR
DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO SUCH OBLIGATIONS.
Seller's Initials Buyer's Initials
/s/ DLH MAB /s/ RAB
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(b) BUYER'S REMEDIES. If Seller is in breach of this Agreement and
the Close of Escrow fails to occur by reason of the same, Buyer shall be
entitled to (i) terminate this Agreement and the Escrow (in which event Buyer
shall thereupon be released from its obligations hereunder and thereunder) and
receive a return of the Deposit together with all interest thereon and (ii) all
other rights and remedies under law or equity, including the right to seek the
specific performance of Seller's obligations under this Agreement and to recover
any and all damages suffered by Buyer by reason of Seller's default. In
addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall retain all rights and
remedies against Seller concerning the enforcement of Seller's obligations under
the Surviving Provisions under this Agreement, including the right to seek
injunctive relief, specific performance and/or damages with respect to such
obligations.
16. DAMAGE OR CONDEMNATION PRIOR TO CLOSING.
(a) MATERIAL DAMAGE. In the event that prior to the Close of Escrow,
the Property, or any material portion thereof (as determined in subparagraph (e)
below), is destroyed or materially damaged (as determined in subparagraph (e)
below), Buyer shall have the right, exercisable by giving written notice to
Seller within fifteen (15) days after receipt of written notice of such damage
or destruction, either (i) to terminate this Agreement and the Escrow, in which
event neither party hereto shall have any further rights or obligations
hereunder, subject to the Surviving Provisions, or (ii) to accept the Property
in its then condition and to proceed with the consummation of the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement, with a reduction in the Purchase Price equal to
the estimated cost to restore.
(b) NON-MATERIAL DAMAGE. In the event that prior to the Close of
Escrow there is any non-material damage to the Property, or any part thereof,
Seller may repair or replace
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the damaged improvements prior to the Close of Escrow (and, if necessary to
allow Seller time to complete such repair or replacement, the Close of Escrow
will be extended by the number of days necessary to complete such repair or
replacement, but in no event may the Close of Escrow be extended by more than
thirty (30) days). If Seller completes such repair or replacement, Seller
shall retain its rights to any insurance proceeds payable by reason of such
damage or destruction. In the event Seller is unable or unwilling to repair
or replace the damaged improvements, Seller shall notify Buyer in writing of
such fact and Buyer shall accept the Property in its then condition with a
reduction in the Purchase Price equal to the estimated cost to restore and
proceed with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
(c) MATERIAL TAKING. In the event that prior to the Close of Escrow,
all or any material portion of the Property is subject to a taking by a public
or governmental authority, Buyer shall have the right, exercisable by giving
written notice to Seller within fifteen (15) days after receiving written notice
of such taking, either (i) to terminate this Agreement, in which event neither
party hereto shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder, subject to
the Surviving Provisions, or (ii) to accept the Property in its then condition,
without a reduction in the Purchase Price, and to receive an assignment of all
of Seller's rights to any condemnation award or proceeds payable by reason of
such taking. If Buyer elects to proceed under clause (ii) above, Seller shall
not compromise, settle or adjust any claims to such award without Buyer's prior
written consent not unreasonably withheld.
(d) NON-MATERIAL TAKING. In the event that prior to the Close of
Escrow, any non-material portion of the Property is subject to a taking by any
public or governmental authority, Buyer shall accept the Property in its then
condition and proceed with the consummation of the transaction contemplated by
this Agreement, in which event Buyer shall be entitled to an assignment of all
of Seller's rights to any award or proceeds payable in connection with such
taking. In the event of any such non-material taking, Seller shall not
compromise, settle or adjust any claims to such award without Buyer's prior
written consent not unreasonably withheld.
(e) DEFINITION OF MATERIAL. For purposes of this Paragraph 16, damage
to the Property, or a taking of a portion thereof, shall be deemed to be
material or involve a material portion thereof if (i) the estimated cost of
restoration or repair, as estimated by Buyer in Buyer's reasonable discretion,
or by the Independent Contractor in the event Seller disputes Buyer's estimate,
of such damage or the amount of the condemnation award with respect to such
taking shall exceed one percent (1%) of the Purchase Price, (ii) access to the
Property is prevented or otherwise impeded for in excess of sixty (60) days by
the casualty or taking, (iii) occupancy in excess of Ten Thousand (10,000)
square feet of space in the Property is prevented for in excess of sixty (60)
days due to such casualty or taking, or (iv) all or any portion of the parking
areas of the Property are taken.
(f) NOTICE OF TAKING. Seller agrees to give Buyer prompt written
notice of any taking of, proposed taking of, damage to or destruction of the
Property.
17. NOTICES. All approvals, notices or other communications required or
permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered or
delivered by overnight commercial carrier, sent by registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent by telefacsimile ("FAX")
machine capable of confirming transmission and receipt, provided that a hard
copy of the notice is delivered or mailed in the manner set forth above no later
than one business day after transmission by Fax. Notice shall be deemed
effective upon the earlier of: (i) if personally delivered, the date of delivery
to the address of the party set forth below; (ii) if delivered by overnight
commercial carrier, on the date of delivery, as shown on the carrier's delivery
receipt, (iii) if mailed, on the date of delivery as shown by the senders
registry or certification receipt or (iv) if sent by Fax, when confirmation of
complete transmission and receipt is received by the transmitting party,
provided such conformation is received on or before 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on
a business day; if such confirmation is received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
on a business day or at any time on a non-business day, notice will be deemed
given on the next business day. For purposes of this Paragraph, a business day
is Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the United States
Postal Service.
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To Buyer: c/o The Macerich Company
Two Galleria Tower
13455 Noel Road, Suite 1480
Dallas, Texas 75240
Attention: Edward C. Coppola, Jr.
Phone No.: (214) 385-9858
Fax No.: (214) 458-7021
With a copy to: c/o The Macerich Company
233 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700
Santa Monica, California 90401
Attention: Richard A. Bayer, Esq.
Phone No.: (310) 394-6911
Fax No.: (310) 395-2791
and a copy to: O'Melveny & Myers
1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 700
Los Angeles, California 90067
Attention: James H. Kinney, Esq.
Phone No.: (310) 246-6850
Fax No.: (310) 246-6779
To Seller: Billings Associates
c/o The Hahn Company
4350 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 400
San Diego, California 92122
Attention: Mary Allman-Boyle,
Vice President, Dispositions
Phone No.: (619) 546-1001
Fax No.: (619) 546-3396
With a copy to: Billings Associates
c/o The Hahn Company
4350 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 400
San Diego, California 92122
Attention: Tom Leeman
Phone No.: (619) 546-1001
Fax No.: (619) 546-3396
With a copy to: Allen, Matkins, Leek, Gamble & Mallory LLP
501 West Broadway, Suite 900
San Diego, California 92101
Attention: Dana I. Schiffman, Esq.
Phone No.: (619) 233-1155
Fax No.: (619) 233-1158
To Escrow Holder: Commonwealth Land Title Company
888 West 6th Street
Los Angeles, California 90017
Attention: Mai Ly Marsh and Gayle Debec
Phone No.: (800) 432-0706 Ext. 112/137
Fax No.: (213) 627-8722
Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner
detailed in this Paragraph. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the
inability to deliver because of changed address of which no notice was given
shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request or
communication sent.
18. BROKERS. Upon the Close of Escrow, Seller shall pay a real estate
brokerage commission to Eastdil Realty Company, L.L.C. ("BROKER") with respect
to this transaction in accordance with Seller's separate agreement with Broker
and Seller hereby agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold Buyer free and
harmless from and against any and all commissions or
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other claims Broker may assert in connection with the parties entering into, or
consummating the transactions contemplated by, this Agreement to the extent not
based upon any statement, representation or agreement made by Buyer. If any
additional claims for broker's or finders' fees or commissions for the
consummation of this Agreement arise, then Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify,
protect, save harmless and defend Seller from and against such claims if they
are based upon any act or omission of Buyer, and Seller hereby agrees to
indemnify, protect, save harmless and defend Buyer from and against such claims
if they are based upon any act or omission of Seller. The indemnity provisions
of this Paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the Close
of Escrow.
19. LEGAL FEES. In the event of the bringing of any action or suit by a
party hereto against another party hereunder by reason of any breach of any
of the covenants, representations or warranties hereunder of the other party,
the prevailing party in such action or dispute, as determined by final
judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be entitled to have and
recover of and from the other party all costs and expenses of suit, including
reasonable attorneys' fees. Any judgment or order entered in any final
judgment shall contain a specific provision providing for the recovery of all
costs and expenses of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees
(collectively "COSTS") incurred in obtaining, enforcing, perfecting and
executing such judgment. For the purposes of this Paragraph, Costs shall
include, without limitation, attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in
(i) post-judgment motions, (ii) contempt proceeding, (iii) garnishment, levy,
and debtor and third party examination, (iv) discovery, and (v) bankruptcy
litigation.
20. "AS-IS" NATURE OF SALE. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that, except
as set forth in this Agreement, and/or any Exhibits or documents delivered by
Seller at the Closing, the sale of the Property as provided for herein is
made on an "AS-IS" condition and basis and that Seller has not made, does not
make and specifically negates and disclaims any representations, warranties,
promises, covenants, agreements or guarantees of any kind or character
whatsoever, whether express or implied, oral or written, past, present or
future, of, as to, concerning or with respect to (a) the value, nature,
quality or condition of the Property, including, without limitation, the
water, soil and geology; (b) the income to be derived from the Property; (c)
the suitability of the Property for any and all activities and uses which
Buyer may conduct thereon; (d) the compliance of or by the Property or its
operation with any laws, rules, ordinances or regulations of any applicable
governmental authority or body; (e) the habitability, merchantability,
marketability, profitability or fitness for a particular purpose of the
Property; (f) the manner or quality of the construction or materials
incorporated into the Property; (g) the manner, quality, state of repair or
lack of repair of the Property; or (h) any other matter with respect to the
Property, and specifically, except as set forth in this Agreement, and/or any
Exhibits or documents delivered by Seller at the Closing, that Seller has not
made, does not make, and specifically disclaims any representations regarding
compliance with any environmental protection, pollution or land use laws,
rules, regulations, orders or requirements, or the disposal or existence, in
or on the Property, of any Hazardous Materials. Buyer further acknowledges
and agrees that having been given the opportunity to inspect the Property,
Buyer is relying solely on its own investigation of the Property and not on
any information provided or to be provided by Seller, except as set forth in
this Agreement, and/or any Exhibits or documents delivered by Seller at the
Closing. Buyer further acknowledges and agrees that any information provided
or to be provided by or on behalf of Seller with respect to the Property was
obtained from a variety of sources and that Seller has not made any
independent investigation or verification of such information and except as
set forth in this Agreement, and/or any Exhibits or documents delivered by
Seller at the Closing makes no representations as to the accuracy or
completeness of such information. Seller is not liable or bound in any manner
by any oral or written statements, representations or information pertaining
to the Property, or the operation thereof, furnished by any real estate
broker, agent, employee, servant or other person. Except for Seller's
representations, warranties and indemnities set forth in this Agreement,
and/or any Exhibits or documents delivered by Seller at the Closing, Buyer
further acknowledges and agrees that it accepts the Property subject to all
faults, defects and conditions and adverse circumstances that are not now
known or which may first become apparent in the future including, but limited
to, the legal noncompliance of, and defects in, construction (whether in
design, materials or workmanship) or development of the Improvements, the
inadequacy of the Property or any portion thereof (including any inadequate
operating condition) for its intended use, changes in law, changes in the
solvency or continued operation of any occupants, changes in occupancy, and
any changes in surrounding property.
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21. ENTRY AND INDEMNIFICATION. During the term of the Escrow, upon
reasonable notice to Seller, Buyer, its agents, contractors and subcontractors
shall have the right (i) to enter upon the Property, at reasonable times during
ordinary business hours, to make any and all inspections and tests as Buyer
reasonably deems desirable and which may be accomplished without causing any
alteration or damage to the Property or interference with the occupants of the
Property, and (ii) to audit, examine and copy any and all books and records
maintained by Seller or its agents relating to receipts and expenditures
pertaining to the Property for 1994, 1995 and 1996. Buyer shall not conduct any
subsurface investigation of the Property unless, on the basis of the results of
Buyer's consultant's Phase I environmental report, Buyer's consultant reasonably
concludes that such investigation is recommended in order to determine whether
or not the Property has an environmental condition. Buyer may contact the major
department stores without prior authorization from or coordination with Seller.
Buyer may contact and interview other occupants, employees of Seller and
employees of Seller's Manager, only in the presence of a representative of
Seller; provided, however, Seller may waive this requirement with respect to
some or all occupants or employees and shall make a representative available for
such purposes at reasonable times at the Property for such purpose; further,
provided, however, that Buyer may not make offers of employment to any such
employees or indicate that it will or may make offers of employment to any such
employees until after the Contingency Date. Promptly on request, Seller shall
provide Buyer with an updated list of all employees of Seller, if any, and all
employees of Seller's Manager. Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller and
the Property harmless from any and all costs, loss, damages or expenses, of any
kind or nature, arising out of or resulting from such entry and/or activities
upon the Property by Buyer, its agents, contractors and/or subcontractors,
including, without limitation, any inspection or test of the Property performed
by or for Buyer and any mechanics' liens that may be filed against the Property
as a result thereof, including, but not limited to, all inspections or tests
upon the Property made by Buyer, its agents, contractors or subcontractors prior
to the date of this Agreement. Buyer's obligations under the preceding sentence
shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the Close of Escrow. Prior
to entry upon the Property and at all times thereafter while Buyer is conducting
any inspections of the Property pursuant to this Paragraph, Buyer shall maintain
commercial liability insurance covering the activities of Buyer and its agents,
contractors and subcontractors upon the Property, with a combined single limit
of at least Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) for bodily and personal injury
and property damage. Such liability insurance shall name Seller as an additional
insured. Prior to entry upon the Property, Buyer shall deliver to Seller a
certificate of insurance evidencing that Buyer has obtained the insurance
required by this Paragraph, which certificate shall provide that the insurer
will give Seller at least (30) days written notice prior to any material change,
cancellation or non-renewal of the insurance policy. Such insurance shall be
primary, and any insurance maintained by Seller for its own protection shall be
secondary or excess and not contributing to the insurance maintained by Buyer
pursuant to this Paragraph.
22. CONFIDENTIALITY. Except as may be required by law such as in
connection with real property transfer filings, Buyer agrees, until the Closing
occurs, to maintain the confidentiality of all information respecting the
Property (including the terms and provisions of this Agreement) received from
Seller, Seller's employees or agents or from Buyer's inspections; provided,
however, Buyer shall be permitted to disclose such information to its employees,
consultants, lenders, attorneys and/or agents responsible for this transaction
provided such third parties similarly maintain the confidentiality of such
information. Until the Closing occurs, neither Buyer nor Seller shall make any
general public statements or news releases, or any statements that may become
public, regarding this transaction except with the prior written consent of the
other party and only in coordination with the other party if such coordination
is requested.
23. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. Repairs or improvements which must be made on an
emergency basis in the interests of safety or avoidance of imminent material
damage to the Improvements or to satisfy governmental or insurance requirements
are referred to herein as "EMERGENCY WORK" "CAPITAL EXPENDITURES" means those
expenditures regarded as capital expenditures in accordance with generally
accepted accounting procedures (consistently applied) and which are related to
the Property that Seller has actually incurred during the period between the
Opening of Escrow and the Close of Escrow, excluding, however, any expenditures
relating to (i) tenant improvement work, (ii) work commenced by Seller prior to
and continuing after the Opening of Escrow, and (iii) any work undertaken by
Seller to remedy a physical condition matter disapproved by Buyer pursuant to
Paragraph 5(a)(ii) above. Except for Emergency Work, Seller
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shall notify Buyer of any work ("WORK") that Seller desires to commence after
the Opening of Escrow that will result in Capital Expenditures. Such notice
shall include a detailed description of the Work, the estimated cost of the Work
and a schedule of performance for the Work. Buyer shall have ten (10) days after
receipt of such notice to approve or disapprove the increase of the Purchase
Price by the lesser of the amount of the Capital Expenditures so estimated by
Seller or the actual cost of the Work or such lesser amount as may be specified
by Buyer, which approval or disapproval shall be in Buyer's reasonable
discretion. If Buyer fails to approve an increase of the Purchase Price by at
least the lesser of the estimated cost of the Work and the actual cost of the
Work, Seller may elect in its sole discretion whether or not to proceed with the
Work. The failure of Buyer to notify Seller of Buyer's approval or disapproval
within said ten (10) day period shall be deemed Buyer's approval of the proposed
Work. The Capital Expenditures which are approved pursuant to the foregoing are
referred to collectively as "APPROVED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES." Seller shall
provide Buyer copies of all invoices and receipts for all Approved Capital
Expenditures paid or incurred by Seller after the Opening of Escrow and,
provided the Work is completed by the Closing Date to Buyer's reasonable
satisfaction, the Purchase Price shall be increased by the amount of all
Approved Capital Expenditures actually paid for by Seller as evidenced by such
receipts. Any cost of the Work exceeding the amount of the Approved Capital
Expenditures and all other Capital Expenditures including any Emergency Work
shall be paid for by Seller without any increase in the Purchase Price.
24. ASSIGNMENT.
Neither party may assign, transfer or convey its rights or obligations
under this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent, which may
be withheld in such party's sole and absolute discretion. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Buyer, without being relieved of liability hereunder and without
obtaining Seller's consent, shall have the right to assign its rights and
obligations hereunder or to nominate another person or entity in whom title to
the Property shall vest provided that (i) the assignee or nominee is a person or
entity that controls, is controlled by or under, controlled with Buyer, (ii) the
assignee or nominee assumes and agrees to be bound by all the provisions of this
Agreement applicable to Buyer pursuant to a document acceptable to Seller, and
(iii) Seller is notified of such assignment at least ten (10) days prior to the
Close of Escrow.
25. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) SURVIVAL OF COVENANTS. Subject to limitation as provided
elsewhere in this Agreement, the covenants, representations, warranties, and
indemnifications of both Buyer and Seller set forth in this Agreement shall
survive the Close of Escrow.
(b) REQUIRED ACTIONS OF BUYER AND SELLER. Buyer and Seller agree to
execute such instruments and documents and to diligently undertake such actions
as may be required in order to consummate the purchase and sale herein
contemplated.
(c) COMPUTATION OF TIME PERIODS. If any date or time period
provided for in this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal,
state or legal holiday, then such date shall automatically be extended until
5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or
federal, state or legal holiday.
(d) COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which,
together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
(e) CAPTIONS. Any captions to, or headings of, the paragraphs or
subparagraphs of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties
hereto, are not a part of this Agreement, and shall not be used for the
interpretation or determination of the validity of this Agreement or any
provision hereof.
(f) NO OBLIGATIONS TO THIRD PARTIES. Except as otherwise expressly
provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be
deemed to confer any rights upon, nor obligate any of the parties hereto, to any
person or entity other than the parties hereto.
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(g) EXHIBITS. The Exhibits attached hereto are hereby incorporated
herein by this reference for all purposes.
(h) AMENDMENT TO THIS AGREEMENT. The terms of this Agreement may not
be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of
the parties hereto.
(i) WAIVER. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this
Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any further breach of any such
provision or any other provision hereof.
(j) APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of California (without giving effect to
California's choice of law provisions); provided, however, that any deeds,
assignments, bills of sale or other conveyance documents delivered in connection
with this transaction shall be governed by the laws of the State in which the
Property is situated. Buyer and Seller hereby irrevocably submit to the
jurisdiction of any California State or Federal court over any suit, action or
proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement.
(k) FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES. Except as otherwise provided herein,
each of the parties hereto shall pay its own fees and expenses in connection
with this Agreement.
(l) ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements,
negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire
agreement between Buyer and Seller as to the subject matter hereof. No
subsequent agreement, representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or
by or to an employee, officer, agent or representative of either party hereto
shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be
bound thereby.
(m) SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. Subject to the restrictions set forth in
Paragraph 24 hereof, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the permitted successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
(n) CONSTRUCTION. The parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree
that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved
against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this
Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments hereto.
(o) TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence hereof with
respect to the performance of each and every term and provision of this
Agreement.
(p) VALIDITY. In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall
be held to be invalid, the same shall not affect in any respect whatsoever the
validity of the remainder of this Agreement.
(q) NO RECORDATION. Neither this Agreement nor a memorandum thereof
may be recorded in the Official Records.
26. INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) INDEMNIFICATION OF BUYER. Seller hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend and to hold Buyer harmless from and against any losses, damages, costs
and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements) as a result of any obligations, liabilities, claims, liens or
encumbrances relating to (i) any claims for personal injury or property damage
alleged to have been suffered prior to the Closing by any third party relating
to the Property or Seller's interest therein, whether direct, contingent or
consequential, that arise out of events occurring before the Closing; (ii) any
breach by Seller of any of its representations, warranties, covenants and
agreements contained herein; and/or (iii) any Employee Claims (as defined in
Paragraph 27 below). In no event shall Buyer be entitled to the foregoing
indemnification and protection with respect to claims arising from the acts or
omissions of Buyer, its agents, contractors or subcontractors in connection with
Buyer's inspection of the Property.
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(b) INDEMNIFICATION OF SELLER. Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend and to hold Seller harmless from and against any losses, damages, costs
and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements) as a result of any obligations, liabilities, claims, liens or
encumbrances relating to (i) any claims for personal injury or property damage
alleged to have been suffered after the Closing by any third party relating to
the Property or Buyer's interest therein, whether direct, contingent or
consequential, that arise out of events occurring after the Closing subject to
and without limiting Seller's indemnity under Paragraph 26(a)(ii) above, and/or
(ii) any breach by Buyer of any of its representations, warranties, covenants
and agreements contained herein.
27. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
(a) TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. Buyer and Seller agree that Buyer has not
assumed and shall not assume any obligations to (or regarding the employment
of), any persons previously or currently employed by Seller or Seller's Manager.
As of the Closing Date, Seller shall terminate or reassign and shall cause
Seller's Manager to terminate or reassign the employment of all of its and
Seller's Manager's employees employed at the Property in accordance with all
applicable laws. Seller shall provide Buyer with at least ten (10) business days
notice prior to the Scheduled Closing Date identifying such employees who are to
be reassigned.
(b) BUYER NOT LIABLE. Buyer shall not assume, shall not take subject to
and shall not be liable for, any liabilities or obligations of any kind or
nature, whether absolute, contingent, accrued, known or unknown, to former or
current employees of Seller or Seller's Manager: (i) which arise or accrue prior
to the Closing including, without limitation, any liabilities or obligations of
any of Seller or Seller's Manager in connection with any employee benefit plans
or collective bargaining agreements, employment agreements or other similar
arrangement, any liabilities or obligations with respect to employment arising
under any federal, state or municipal statute or common law, or any liabilities
or obligations in respect of retiree health benefits, and (ii) with respect to
severance payments or other termination payments to the extent such employees
are either not hired by Buyer at Closing or not hired by Buyer on a permanent
basis after the expiration of any probationary period (which probationary period
shall not exceed ninety (90) days) (collectively, "EMPLOYEE CLAIMS"). Seller
covenants and agrees that no liability respecting Employee Claims other than
those portions relating to vacation and/or sick pay shall be passed through or
charged to the Tenants either by Seller or Seller's Manager.
(c) OFFERING NEW EMPLOYMENT. As of the Closing Date, Buyer may, at its
option, offer employment to any employee of Seller and/or Seller's Manager on
such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon by Buyer and such
employees. Buyer agrees not to offer such employment to those employees which
are to be reassigned pursuant to the notice described in Paragraph 27(a) above.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first written above.
"Buyer" MACERICH RIMROCK LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership
By: MACERICH RIMROCK GP CORP., a
Delaware corporation
By: /s/ Richard A. Bayer
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Name: Richard A. Bayer
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Title: General Counsel & Secretary
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"Seller" BILLINGS ASSOCIATES, a Montana limited
partnership
By: Ernest W. Hahn, Inc., a California
corporation, general partner
By: /s/ Mary Allman Boyle
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Name: MARY ALLMAN BOYLE
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Title: ASSISTANT SECRETARY
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By: /s/ Douglas L. Hageman
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Name: DOUGLAS L. HAGEMAN
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Title: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT &
GENERAL COUNSEL
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ACCEPTANCE BY ESCROW HOLDER:
Commonwealth Land Title Company hereby acknowledges that it has received a
fully executed original or original executed counterparts of the foregoing
Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions and agrees to act
as Escrow Holder thereunder and to be bound by and strictly perform the terms
thereof as such terms apply to Escrow Holder.
Dated: October 11, 1996 Commonwealth Land Title Company
By: /s/ Donald A. Hallman
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Name: Donald A. Hallman
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Title: Sr. Vice President
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[LETTERHEAD]
VIA FACSIMILE
November 18, 1996
Mr. Rick Bayer
THE MACERICH COMPANY
233 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Re: Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions dated
September 30, 1996 ("Purchase Agreement") by and between Vintage Faire
Associates, a California general partnership ("Seller"), and Macerich
Vintage Faire Limited Partnership, a California limited partnership
("Buyer") (Commonwealth Land Title Company Escrow No. 17871)
Dear Rick:
This is to confirm my conversation Friday with Art Coppola, pursuant to which
Seller agreed that the Purchase Price under the above-referenced Purchase
Agreement shall be $71,490,000 (rather than $72,000,000, as stated in the
Purchase Agreement). Such reduction in the Purchase Price shall be effective
upon Buyer's acknowledgment that Buyer has waived the following condition to
Buyer's obligations under the Purchase Agreement: Except as provided below with
respect to the Hennessey's Lease, Section 5(a)(ii) of the Purchase
Agreement. Seller acknowledges that Buyer disapproves the requirement of the
short form of the Hennessey's lease that Ernest W. Hahn, Inc. manage the
shopping center following the sale. Seller agrees to use its commercially
reasonable efforts to remove such requirement prior to Closing Date. To confirm
such waiver (exclusive of the Hennessey's issue), please have Buyer execute a
copy of this letter in the space provided below and fax the same to me today
with a hard copy to follow via overnight mail, with a copy of the same to
Commonwealth Land Title Company. Buyer's execution and delivery of this letter
will also serve as its acknowledgment that Seller does not intend to take the
corrective actions necessary to comply with the revised administrative order
received from the Billings Public Utilities Department with respect to
wastewater discharge from Rimrock Mall and that Seller will have no liability to
Buyer for Seller's failure to do so. Seller acknowledges that the Christmas
decor program personal property will be included in the Bill of Sale.
Very truly yours,
VINTAGE FAIRE ASSOCIATES, a California general partnership
By: Ernest W. Hahn, Inc., a California corporation, general partner
By: /s/ Mary Allman Boyle
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Name: MARY ALLMAN BOYLE
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Title: ASSISTANT SECRETARY
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Mr. Rick Bayer
November 18, 1996
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO
this 18th day of November, 1996.
MACERICH VINTAGE FAIRE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
a California limited partnership
By: MACERICH VINTAGE FAIRE GP CORP.,
a Delaware corporation
By: /s/ Richard A. Bayer
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Name: Richard A. Bayer
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Title: General Counsel and Secretary
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pc: Jim Kinney, Esq.
Dana Schiffman, Esq.
Mai Ly Marsh
Gayle Debec
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
DATED: September 30, 1996.
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BUYER:
MACERICH VINTAGE FAIRE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a
California limited partnership
SELLER:
VINTAGE FAIRE ASSOCIATES, a California general partnership
ESCROW AGENT:
COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE COMPANY
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AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1. Purchase and Sale.........................................................2
2. Purchase Price............................................................2
3. Payment of Purchase Price.................................................2
4. Escrow....................................................................3
5. Conditions to Close of Escrow.............................................4
6. Deposits by Seller Prior to Closing.......................................8
7. Deposits by Buyer Prior to Closing.......................................10
8. Deliveries to Buyer at Closing...........................................10
9. Costs and Expenses.......................................................11
10. Prorations...............................................................11
11. Disbursements and Other Actions by Escrow Holder.........................16
12. Covenants of Seller......................................................17
13. Seller's Representations and Warranties..................................19
14. Buyer's Representations and Warranties...................................24
15. Default -- Remedies......................................................25
16. Damage or Condemnation Prior to Closing..................................26
17. Notices..................................................................26
18. Brokers..................................................................28
19. Legal Fees...............................................................28
20. "AS-IS" Nature of Sale...................................................28
21. Entry and Indemnification................................................29
22. Confidentiality..........................................................29
23. Capital Expenditures.....................................................30
24. Assignment...............................................................30
25. Miscellaneous............................................................30
26. Indemnification..........................................................32
27. Employment Matters.......................................................32
SIGNATURES....................................................................33
ACCEPTANCE BY ESCROW HOLDER...................................................33
EXHIBITS
Exhibit "A" - Legal Description of Land
Exhibit "B-1" - Schedule of Leases
Exhibit "B-2" - Rent Roll
Exhibit "B-3" - Security Deposits
Exhibit "C" - Contracts
Exhibit "D" - Personal Property
Exhibit "E" - Schedule of REA Parties and Operating Agreements
Exhibit "F" - Existing Encumbrance
Exhibit "G-1" - Tenant Estoppel Certificate
Exhibit "G-2" - Anchor Store Estoppel Certificate
Exhibit "G-3" - Seller's Lease Certificate
Exhibit "H" - REA Estoppel Certificate
Exhibit "I" - Assignment of Pledge Agreement
Exhibit "J" - Deed
Exhibit "K" - Ground Lease Assignment
Exhibit "L" - Assignment of Leases
Exhibit "M" - Assignment of Contracts
Exhibit "N" - Bill of Sale
Exhibit "0" - General Assignment
Exhibit "P" - Form of Tenant Letter
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Exhibit "Q" - Form of REA Letter
Exhibit "R" - Contract Letter
Exhibit "S" - Form of FIRPTA Certificate
Exhibit "T" - Assignment of Operating Agreements
Exhibit "U" - Assignment and Assumption of Loan Documents
Exhibit "V" - Exceptions and Qualifications to Representations
Exhibit "W-1" - Seller's On-Site Employees
Exhibit "W-2" - Seller's Manager's On-Site Employees
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INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS
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DEFINED TERMS PAGE
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actual knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Actual Tenant Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
actually aware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Additional Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Approved Capital Expenditures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Approved Condition of Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Assignment and Assumption of Loan Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assignments of Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Assignment of Leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Assignment of Operating Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Assignment of Pledge Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Assumption Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Beneficiary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Bill of Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Buyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Buyer's Inspection Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Buyer's Representation Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Buyer's Title Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Capital Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cash Equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CERCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Close of Escrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Closing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Closing Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Contingency Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Contract Amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Contract Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Contracts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Current Rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Current Rent Collection Shortfall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Current Tax Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Deed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Deed of Trust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Deposit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Emergency Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Employee Claims. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Encumbrance Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Escrow Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Estimated Tenant Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Estoppel Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Estoppel Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Existing Encumbrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Existing Insurance Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Expense Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
FIRPTA Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Ground Lease Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Ground Lease Merger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hazardous Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Independent Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Initial Deposit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Inspection Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Intangible Personal Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Lease Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Leasing Commissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
New Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Official Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Opening of Escrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Operating Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,22
Operating Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Other Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Other Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Partial Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PCBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Percentage Rent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Personal Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Pledge Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Pledge Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Pledge Amount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Pre-closing Overpayment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Pre-closing Underpayment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Promotional Fund Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Purchase Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
REA Estoppel Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
REA Estoppel Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
REA Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
REA Parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Real Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rent Roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Schedule of Leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Scheduled Closing Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Seller's Cure Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Seller's Inspection Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Seller's Lease Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Seller's Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Seller's Title Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Subject Lease Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tax Bills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tenant Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tenant Incentives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tenant Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Threshold Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
TIAA Consent Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Title Approval Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Title Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Title Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Title Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Withholding Exemption Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
TO: Commonwealth Land Title Company Escrow No.: 17871
888 West Sixth Street Escrow Officer.: Mai Ly Marsh and
Los Angeles, California 90017 Gayle Debec
Phone No.: (800) 432-0706 Ext 112/137
Title Order No.: 17731-KB
Title Officer: Mr. Ken Burgess
Phone No.: (209) 529-1520
Underwriter: Mr. Bill Shebesta
Phone No.: (800) 432-0706 Ext. 104
THIS AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 30th day of September, 1996, by
and between MACERICH VINTAGE FAIRE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited
partnership ("Buyer"), and VINTAGE FAIRE ASSOCIATES, a California general
partnership ("Seller").
RECITALS:
A. Seller desires to sell and convey to Buyer the following:
1. Seller's fee simple interest in that certain real property
located in the City of Modesto ("CITY"), County of Stanislaus ("COUNTY"), State
of California ("STATE") described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (the "LAND"),
together with Seller's leasehold interests (the "LEASEHOLD") in the land leased
to Seller pursuant to a ground lease described in EXHIBIT "A" attached hereto
(the "GROUND LEASE"), together with Seller's interest in all improvements
located on the Land commonly known as Vintage Faire Mall (the "IMPROVEMENTS");
2. All of Seller's interest in and to all rights, privileges,
easements and appurtenances benefiting the Land and Leasehold and/or the
Improvements, including, without limitation, all mineral and water rights and
easements, rights of way and other appurtenances used or connected with the
beneficial use or enjoyment of the Land and Leasehold and/or the Improvements
(the Land, the Leasehold, the Improvements and all such rights, privileges,
easements and appurtenances are collectively referred to herein as the "REAL
PROPERTY");
3. All of Seller's right, title and interest in and to any and all
reciprocal easement agreements, supplemental, separate or development agreements
with the REA Parties (as hereinafter defined) of or pertaining to the Property,
all as more particularly described on EXHIBIT "E" attached hereto (each an
"OPERATING AGREEMENT" and collectively, the "OPERATING AGREEMENTS");
4. All of Seller's interest as lessor in all leases, subleases and
other occupancy agreements covering the Real Property (all said agreements,
together with any and all amendments, modifications or supplements thereto, are
hereinafter collectively referred to as the "LEASES"). The Leases in effect as
of the date hereof are identified in the schedule attached hereto as EXHIBIT
"B-1";
5. All of Seller's interest in those contracts identified on EXHIBIT
"C" (the "CONTRACTS");
6. All personal property, equipment, supplies and fixtures attached
or pertaining to, or otherwise used in connection with, the Real Property and
which are owned by Seller including, without limitation, those specifically
identified on EXHIBIT "D" (collectively, the "PERSONAL PROPERTY"); and
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7. All of Seller's interest in intangible property related to the
foregoing interests, including, without limitation, all trademarks, tradenames
(including the right to use the name "Vintage Faire Mall"), goodwill and
assignable contract rights, warranties, guaranties, licenses, permits,
entitlements, plans and specifications, advertising and promotional materials,
governmental approvals and certificates of occupancy which benefit the Real
Property and/or the Personal Property (collectively, the "INTANGIBLE PERSONAL
PROPERTY");
8. The Real Property, the Personal Property, the Intangible Personal
Property and all of Seller's interest in the Leases, the Operating Agreements
and the Contracts are collectively sometimes referred to herein as the
"PROPERTY."
B. Seller also desires that Buyer or an affiliate of Buyer acquire
another shopping center project owned by an entity related to Seller, which
shopping center is located in Billings, Montana and commonly referred to as
Rimrock Mall (the "OTHER PROJECT") on or about the date of Buyer's acquisition
of the Property. The Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow
Instructions for the Other Project is referred to herein as the "OTHER
AGREEMENT." This Agreement and the Other Agreement are collectively referred to
herein as the "AGREEMENTS."
C. Seller desires to sell the Property to Buyer and Buyer desires to
purchase the Property from Seller upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer agree that the
terms and conditions of this Agreement and the instructions to Escrow Holder
with regard to the escrow ("ESCROW") created pursuant to this Agreement are as
follows:
1. PURCHASE AND SALE. Seller hereby agrees to sell the Property to Buyer,
and Buyer hereby agrees to purchase the Property from Seller, upon the terms and
conditions herein set forth.
2. PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price ("PURCHASE PRICE") for the Property
shall be Seventy-Two Million Dollars ($72,000,000.00). The Purchase Price may be
decreased in the event Seller is unwilling to remedy certain disapproved matters
concerning the Property as set forth in Paragraph 5(a)(ii) or in the event of
certain damage or condemnation affecting the Property as set forth in Paragraph
16 below, and may be increased if Seller makes certain Approved Capital
Expenditures pursuant to the terms of Paragraph 23 below.
3. PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE. The Purchase Price for the Property shall
be payable by Buyer as follows:
(a) DEPOSIT. Concurrent with the delivery of a fully executed
original or originally executed counterparts of this Agreement from both Buyer
and Seller, Buyer shall deposit or cause to be deposited with Commonwealth Land
Title Company ("ESCROW HOLDER") by certified or bank cashier's check made
payable to Escrow Holder or by a confirmed wire transfer of funds ("CASH
EQUIVALENT"), the sum of Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($720,000.00)
(the "INITIAL DEPOSIT"). Upon Escrow Holder's receipt of the Initial Deposit,
Escrow Holder shall immediately invest the Deposit in an interest-bearing
account reasonably acceptable to Buyer and Seller. Within TWO (2) BUSINESS days
after the first to occur of (i) Buyer's approval of the Property and Title
pursuant to Paragraphs 5(a)(i) and 5(a)(ii) below, or (ii) if Buyer has not
approved the Property and Title pursuant to Paragraphs 5(a)(i) and 5(a)(ii)
below and Seller has elected in Seller's Inspection Notice or Seller's Title
Notice, as the case may be, not to remedy the matter(s) disapproved by Buyer,
and Buyer waives in writing its disapproval of such contingencies, Buyer shall
deposit or cause to be deposited with Escrow Holder cash or Cash Equivalent in
the amount of an additional Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($720,000.00)
(the "ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT"). The Additional Deposit shall immediately be invested
by Escrow Holder in the same interest bearing account as the Initial Deposit.
The Initial Deposit and all interest thereon from time to time, and the
Additional Deposit and all interest thereon from
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time to time are collectively referred to herein as the "DEPOSIT." The Deposit
shall be applied to the payment of the Purchase Price upon the Close of Escrow.
If this Agreement is canceled for any reason other than a default by Buyer
hereunder, the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer. If this Agreement is canceled
by reason of a default by Buyer hereunder, the Deposit shall serve as liquidated
damages as set forth in Paragraph 15(a) below. If Buyer fails to deposit with
Escrow Holder the Initial Deposit within the time required by this Paragraph,
Seller may terminate this Agreement and the Escrow by giving written notice
thereof to Buyer and Escrow Holder. The failure of Buyer to deposit the
Additional Deposit on the terms of this Agreement shall constitute a default of
Buyer entitling Seller, after Seller has given Buyer one (1) business day prior
notice of such default (within which period Buyer may cure the default by
depositing the Additional Deposit with Escrow Holder), to the Initial Deposit as
liquidated damages.
(b) EXISTING ENCUMBRANCE. A portion of the Purchase Price shall be
deemed paid by Buyer's acquiring title to the Property encumbered by, and
Buyer's assumption of, the "EXISTING ENCUMBRANCE," which for purposes of this
Agreement means, collectively, (1) that certain Deed of Trust, Assignment of
Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing Statement dated December 4, 1995
("DEED OF TRUST"), executed by Seller, as Trustor, to Stewart Title Guaranty
Company, as Trustee, in favor of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, as
Beneficiary ("BENEFICIARY") and recorded December 7, 1995 in the Official
Records as Instrument No. 97671; (2) that certain promissory note ("NOTE") in
the original principal amount of Fifty-Seven Million Dollars ($57,000,000) made
payable by Seller to Beneficiary; (3) that certain Pledge Agreement dated
December 4, 1995 ("PLEDGE AGREEMENT") by and among Seller, as pledgor,
Beneficiary, as lender, and The Robert Campbell Company, as pledge agent
("PLEDGE AGENT"), and the Seller's letter agreement dated December 4, 1995 in
response to a site inspection report prepared for Beneficiary and (4) those
other instruments and agreements identified on, EXHIBIT "F" attached hereto. The
amount of the outstanding principal balance of the Existing Encumbrance and
unpaid interest (including per diem interest to Close of Escrow)as of the Close
of Escrow (collectively, "ENCUMBRANCE AMOUNT") shall be established by a
statement from the Beneficiary placed into Escrow prior to the Close of Escrow,
and Buyer shall be credited with such Encumbrance Amount upon the Close of
Escrow. The amount (the "PLEDGE AMOUNT") of the "Proceeds" in the "Pledge
Account" (as such terms are defined in the Pledge Agreement) as of the Close of
Escrow shall be established by a statement from Pledge Agent or Beneficiary
placed into Escrow prior to the Close of Escrow, and Buyer shall be debited and
Seller credited with such Pledge Amount upon the Close of Escrow.
(c) CLOSING FUNDS. On or before the Closing Date, Buyer shall deposit
or cause to be deposited with Escrow Holder, in Cash Equivalent, an amount equal
to the total Purchase Price plus the Pledge Amount, LESS (a) the Deposit, and
(b) the Encumbrance Amount, PLUS OR MINUS such additional funds, if any, as may
be required to pay Buyer's share of closing costs, prorations and charges
payable pursuant to this Agreement.
4. ESCROW.
(a) OPENING OF ESCROW. The "OPENING OF ESCROW" shall be the date
Escrow Holder shall have received a fully executed original or originally
executed counterparts of this Agreement from both Buyer and Seller. Escrow
Holder shall notify Buyer and Seller in writing of the date Escrow is opened.
Buyer and Seller agree to execute, deliver and be bound by any reasonable or
customary supplemental escrow instructions of Escrow Holder or other instruments
as may reasonably be required by Escrow Holder in order to consummate the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Any such supplemental instructions
shall not conflict with, amend or supersede any portions of this Agreement. To
the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between such supplemental
instructions and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control.
(b) CLOSE OF ESCROW. At the Close of Escrow all of Seller's right,
title and interest to and in the Property shall be transferred, conveyed and
assigned pursuant to the documents and instruments identified in Paragraphs 6
and 7 below. The "CLOSE OF ESCROW" shall consist of the actions of Escrow Holder
described in Paragraph 11 below and the "CLOSING DATE" or "CLOSING" shall be
the date that the Deed and Ground Lease Assignment and the other closing
documents to be recorded are recorded in the public records of the County in
which the Property is located (the "OFFICIAL RECORDS). Subject to extension as
provided in this Agreement, the
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Close of Escrow shall occur ten (10) days after the Contingency Date or if such
day is not a business day, the next business day thereafter or such other date
as Buyer and Seller agree to in writing (the "SCHEDULED CLOSING DATE").
5. Conditions to Close of Escrow.
(a) CONDITIONS TO BUYER'S OBLIGATION. Buyer's obligation to purchase
the Property as contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the satisfaction of
the following conditions (or Buyer's written waiver thereof, it being agreed
that Buyer may waive in writing any or all of such conditions for Buyer's
benefit on or prior to the dates designated below for the satisfaction of such
conditions or if no date is so designated, on or before the Close of Escrow):
(i) TITLE REVIEW. Buyer hereby acknowledges receipt of (i)
Preliminary Report No. 123338 dated July 9, 1996, issued by Stewart Title of
Modesto; (ii) all underlying exceptions disclosed by such title report or title
commitment; and (iii) A.L.T.A./A.C.S.M. Land Title Survey of the Property dated
September l, 1995, prepared by Psoma and Associates.
Buyer shall have until the date which is thirty (30) days after the date of this
Agreement (the "TITLE APPROVAL DATE") to obtain an updated title report or title
commitment ("TITLE REPORT") from Commonwealth Title Insurance Company (the
"TITLE COMPANY") and an update to the above-referenced survey (as updated, the
"SURVEY") and to give Seller and Escrow Holder written notice ("BUYER'S TITLE
NOTICE") of Buyer's disapproval or conditional approval (in its sole discretion)
of any matters shown in or disclosed by the Title Report and/or the Survey
(collectively, "TITLE").
The failure of Buyer to give Buyer's Title Notice on or before the Title
Approval Date shall be deemed to constitute Buyer's approval of the matters
shown in or disclosed by the Title Report and the Survey. If Buyer disapproves
or conditionally approves any of the matters shown in or disclosed by the Title
Report or the Survey, Seller may, within five (5) days after its receipt of
Buyer's Title Notice, elect to eliminate or ameliorate to Buyer's satisfaction
(in its sole discretion) such disapproved or conditionally approved matters by
giving Buyer written notice (which shall hereinafter be referred to as "SELLER'S
TITLE NOTICE") of those disapproved or conditionally approved matters, if any,
which Seller agrees to exercise good faith efforts to either eliminate from the
Title Policy or cause to be corrected on the Survey as exceptions to title to
the Property or to ameliorate to Buyer's satisfaction (in its sole discretion)
by the Closing Date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,
Seller agrees to cause to be removed at or prior to the Closing Date all
disapproved matters which constitute monetary liens or encumbrances (except the
Existing Encumbrance and the lien of taxes not yet due and payable). If Seller
fails to timely deliver Seller's Title Notice, then Seller will be deemed to
have elected not to eliminate or ameliorate any disapproved or conditionally
approved matters set forth in Buyer's Title Notice. If Seller does not timely
deliver Seller's Title Notice or does not elect in Seller's Title Notice to
eliminate or ameliorate any disapproved or conditionally approved matters as
provided above, Buyer shall have the right, exercised (in its sole discretion),
by written notice delivered to Seller and Escrow Holder within five (5) days
following the earlier of receipt of Seller's Title Notice or the failure of
Seller to timely provide a Seller's Title Notice, to (a) waive its prior
disapproval or conditional approval, in which event said disapproved or
conditionally approved matter(s) shall be deemed approved, or (b) terminate this
Agreement and the Escrow, in which event this Agreement, the Escrow and the
rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate, subject to the
terms of Paragraphs 3(a), 9, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 25 (collectively, the
"SURVIVING PROVISIONS"). The failure of Buyer to deliver a written waiver
described above to Seller and Escrow Holder within five (5) days after Seller's
failure to timely give a Seller s Title Notice or election in Seller's Title
Notice not to remedy the disapproved or conditionally approved matter shall be
deemed Buyer's election to so terminate this Agreement. If Seller elected in
Seller's Title Notice to eliminate or ameliorate any disapproved or
conditionally approved matters of a non-monetary nature, but Seller, despite its
commercially reasonable efforts, has been unable to do so to Buyer's
satisfaction (in its sole discretion) by the Scheduled Closing Date, then either
Buyer or Seller shall have the right, by a writing delivered to the other and
Escrow Holder, to extend the Scheduled Closing Date for a period up to thirty
(30) days to allow Seller to complete such remedy. If as of the extended
Scheduled Closing Date, the disapproved matter has not been remedied to Buyer's
satisfaction (in its sole discretion) as
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evidenced by Buyer's notice to Seller and Escrow Agent, this Agreement, the
Escrow and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate,
except as provided in the Surviving Provisions.
In the event Title Company issues one or more supplements to the Title Report
(each a "SUPPLEMENT"), the foregoing provisions will apply to Buyer's review,
approval and/or disapproval of matters disclosed in the Supplement and Seller's
response thereto, except that (A) Buyer will have five (5) business days
following receipt of the Supplement and any underlying documents referred to
therein within which to give Buyer's Title Notice, provided; however, that if
the matter disclosed in the Supplement reasonably appears from the information
then available that it may affect building improvements and such matter must be
located on a survey in order to identify its actual impact on the Property,
Buyer shall have eight (8) business days following the receipt of the Supplement
within which to give Buyer's Title Notice, (B) Seller will have five (5)
business days after receipt of Buyer's Title Notice within which to give
Seller's Title Notice and (C) any matter shown in or disclosed by the Supplement
that was created by Buyer's acts, will be deemed approved by Buyer. The Closing
Date shall be extended as may be necessary to accommodate the foregoing notice
periods and Seller's right to eliminate or ameliorate matters disclosed by the
Supplement.
(ii) INSPECTIONS AND STUDIES. On or before forty-five (45) days
after the date of this Agreement (the "CONTINGENCY DATE"), Buyer shall have
approved or disapproved, in Buyer's sole discretion, the results of its reviews
of (A) any and all inspections, investigations, tests and studies with respect
to the Property, including investigations with regard to zoning, building codes,
governmental regulations, building inspections, engineering tests, soils,
seismic and geologic reports, and environmental reports, and (B) all Leases,
Contracts, Operating Agreements, the Existing Encumbrance and all other
agreements, books, records and the like delivered to Buyer or made available to
it hereunder (collectively, the "DOCUMENTS"). Should Buyer disapprove of any
such inspections, studies or Documents, Buyer shall give Seller written notice
thereof ("BUYER'S INSPECTION NOTICE") prior to the Contingency Date specifying
in reasonable detail the reasons for Buyer's disapproval. Buyer acknowledges
having previously reviewed and approved the economic feasibility of this
transaction on the basis of the information and material which Seller or its
broker made available to Buyer prior to the date of this Agreement.
Additionally, Buyer has previously reviewed the physical inspection report on
the Property dated November 21, 1995 prepared by Interactive Resources for
Beneficiary and Seller's response letter to Beneficiary dated December 4, 1995
(collectively, the "INSPECTION REPORT") and has considered the items referenced
therein in its underwriting of this transaction prior to the date of this
Agreement; provided, however and notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall have
the right in its sole discretion to approve or disapprove all matters to be
reviewed hereunder. The failure of Buyer to deliver to Seller a Buyer's
Inspection Notice on or before the Contingency Date shall be deemed Buyer's
approval of the Property and of all such inspections and studies and Documents
with respect to the Property. If Buyer delivers to Seller Buyer's Inspection
Notice on or before the Contingency Date, Seller shall, within five (5) days
after its receipt of the Buyer's Inspection Notice, give Buyer written notice
("SELLER'S INSPECTION NOTICE") of Seller's election to (i) exercise Seller's
good faith efforts to remedy the disapproved matter(s) prior to the Closing
Date, (ii) take no action with respect to the disapproved matter(s) or (iii) if
the estimated cost to remedy the disapproved matter(s) (taken together) is
mutually agreed by Buyer and Seller as being less than one percent (14') of the
Purchase Price, reduce the Purchase Price by an amount equal to the mutually
agreed estimated cost to remedy the disapproved matter(s). If Buyer and Seller
are not able to agree upon an estimated cost to cure the disapproved matter(s)
within five (5) days after Seller's election to reduce the Purchase Price, the
estimated cost to cure the disapproved matter(s) shall be determined by an
independent contractor mutually acceptable to Buyer and Seller having experience
in remedying such matter(s). The person or entity so making such estimate is
referred to herein as the "INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR." In all cases, Buyer and
Seller shall cause the estimate to be made as promptly as possible. Such
contractor's estimate shall be deemed to be conclusive as between Buyer and
Seller and Buyer and Seller shall each be responsible for one-half (1/2) of the
applicable fees for performance of such services. If the Independent Contractor
determines that the estimated cost to cure the disapproved matter is equal to or
greater than one percent (1%) of the Purchase Price for the Property and Buyer
and Seller have not agreed to credit the Purchase Price by the estimated cost to
cure the disapproved matter, Seller may elect to exercise its good faith efforts
to remedy the disapproved matter(s) or take no action with respect to the
disapproved matter(s) by providing written notice of such election to
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Buyer (which notice shall also be referred to herein as a Seller's Inspection
Notice) within three (3) days after Seller's receipt of the Independent
Contractor's determination. If Seller fails to timely deliver Seller's
Inspection Notice, then Seller will be deemed to have elected to take no action
with respect to the disapproved matter(s). If Seller elects in Seller's
Inspection Notice to take no action with respect to the disapproved matter(s) or
fails to timely deliver a Seller's Inspection Notice and Buyer has not waived
its prior disapproval by delivering written notice thereof to Seller within
three (3) days following the date of Seller's Inspection Notice or the last date
within which Seller had to deliver Seller's Inspection Notice, as applicable,
this Agreement, the Escrow and the rights and obligations of the parties
hereunder shall terminate, except as provided in the Surviving Provisions. If
Seller elected in Seller's Inspection Notice to remedy the disapproved
matter(s), but, despite its commercially reasonable efforts, has been unable to
do so to Buyer's satisfaction (in its sole discretion) by the Scheduled Closing
Date, then Buyer or Seller shall have the right, by written notice delivered to
the other and Escrow Holder, to extend the Closing Date for a period, up to
thirty (30) days, sufficient to allow Seller to complete the remedy. If, as of
the postponed Scheduled Closing Date, the disapproved matter(s) has(have) not
been remedied to Buyer's satisfaction (in its sole discretion) as evidenced by
Buyer's notice to Seller and Escrow Holder, this Agreement, the Escrow and the
rights and obligations of the parties hereto will terminate, except as provided
in the Surviving Provisions. The Scheduled Closing Date shall be extended as may
be necessary to accommodate the foregoing notice periods and Seller's right to
remedy the disapproved matter disclosed in Buyer's Inspection Notice (but in no
event may the Scheduled Closing Date be extended by more than thirty (30) days).
(iii) REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF SELLER.
Seller shall have duly performed in all material respects each and every
covenant and agreement to be performed by Seller pursuant to this Agreement and,
subject to Paragraph 13(b), Seller's representations and warranties set forth in
Paragraph 13 hereof shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the
Closing Date; provided, however, if as of two (2) days before the Scheduled
Closing Date Seller shall have failed to perform any nonmonetary covenant or
agreement to be performed by Seller pursuant to this Agreement of which Buyer is
actually aware, and Buyer has no reason to believe that Seller is actually aware
of Seller's nonperformance, Buyer shall give Seller written notice thereof and
the Scheduled Closing Date shall be extended for a period of five (5) days
following receipt of such notice within which to permit Seller to cure such
failure. If Seller has not cured such failure within such five (5) day period,
then Buyer may elect to proceed under Paragraph 15.
(iv) TENANT ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. Subject to the balance of
this Paragraph 5(a)(iv), Buyer shall have received estoppel certificates
(collectively, "ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES" and individually, an "ESTOPPEL
CERTIFICATE") satisfactory to Buyer in its sole discretion, which Seller shall
use its good faith efforts to obtain, duly executed by (i) those Tenants
occupying, in the aggregate, at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the gross
leasable area that is occupied by Tenants as of the Opening of Escrow and (ii)
each Tenant occupying premises containing more than 6,000 square feet of gross
leasable area. Such Estoppel Certificates shall be dated not earlier than sixty
(60) days prior to the original Scheduled Closing Date. The Estoppel
Certificates shall be in the form of Exhibit "G-1" attached hereto, and
containing fill-in information consistent with the Rent Roll and Schedule of
Leases (hereinafter defined) or otherwise approved by Buyer (in its sole
discretion), except for Tenants which are anchor department stores, in which
case the Estoppel Certificate shall be in the form of Exhibit "G-2" attached
hereto. Seller shall deliver to Buyer executed original Estoppel Certificates as
soon as possible after Seller's receipt of the same. Buyer's failure to
disapprove an executed Estoppel Certificate within five (5) business days
following Buyer's receipt thereof shall be deemed to constitute Buyer's approval
thereof. Notwithstanding Tenant's changes in form or wording from the form
Estoppel Certificate attached as G-1 or G-2, Buyer may only disapprove an
Estoppel Certificate if the substance of the Estoppel Certificate is (i)
materially different from the form of Estoppel Certificate; provided, however,
the deletion or modification of paragraphs 13, 14, 15 and/or 16 shall not be
considered a material modification, or (ii) contains fill-in information not
consistent with the Rent Roll and Schedule of Leases. In addition, Seller shall
deliver to Buyer a Seller's Lease Certificate for each occupied Tenant space
with greater than 6,000 square feet of gross leasable area for which an Estoppel
Certificate was not obtained (which Estoppel Certificates shall count against
the above 85% requirement). If Seller has obtained acceptable Estoppel
Certificates from those Tenants occupying at least fifty-five percent (55%) of
the gross leasable area ("THRESHOLD AMOUNT") that is occupied by Tenants as of
the Opening of Escrow,-
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but has not been able to obtain acceptable Estoppel Certificates from Tenants
occupying at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the gross leasable area that is
occupied by Tenants as of the Opening of Escrow, then Seller shall deliver its
own, separate certificate to Buyer for specific Leases as determined by Seller
and as may be necessary to satisfy the foregoing requirement ("SELLER'S LEASE
CERTIFICATE") in the form of Exhibit "G-3" attached hereto. Seller shall deliver
the original executed Seller's Lease Certificates to Buyer no later than one (1)
business day prior to the Closing Date. In the event that after the Closing Date
Seller receives an Estoppel Certificate in a form acceptable (on the terms
described above) to Buyer from a Tenant for whom Seller previously delivered a
Seller's Lease Certificate, Seller may deliver such Estoppel Certificate to
Buyer and the corresponding Seller's Lease Certificate shall be canceled AB
INITIO. The immediately preceding sentence shall survive the Close of Escrow. If
Buyer disapproves of, or should Seller fail to timely obtain the Threshold
Amount of Estoppel Certificates, then at Seller's or Buyer's election by written
notice to the other and Escrow Holder received at least one (1) business day
prior to the Scheduled Closing Date, the Scheduled Closing Date shall be
postponed for up to fifteen (15) days, and Seller shall continue to diligently
seek to obtain any missing Estoppel Certificate and/or remedy any disapproved
Estoppel Certificate. If, as of the postponed Scheduled Closing Date, Seller has
not delivered the Threshold Amount of Estoppel Certificates, then this
Agreement, the Escrow and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder
shall, at the option of Buyer, terminate, except as provided in the Surviving
Provisions. If the Scheduled Closing Date is extended pursuant to the terms of
this Paragraph, the requirement that the Estoppel Certificates be dated no more
than sixty (60) days prior to the Scheduled Closing Date shall be waived with
respect to those Estoppel Certificates that have previously been delivered to
Buyer and which were dated within sixty (60) days of the original Scheduled
Closing Date.
As used herein, the term "RENT ROIL" shall mean a list (which at the
time such list is given hereunder contains the most current information) setting
forth with respect to each space subject to a Lease, other than spaces which are
subject to month-to-month tenancies, cart license agreements and temporary
tenants: the number identifying such space, the name of the Tenant occupying
such space, the number of square feet comprising such space, the current annual
minimum monthly rental and the current percentage rental factor under the Lease
for such space, the current percentage rent break point (split breaks and
multi-tier breaks are not reflected) and the commencement and expiration dates
of the term of such Lease.
(v) REA ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. Buyer shall have received
estoppel certificates (COLLECTIVELY, "REA ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES" and
individually, an "REA ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE") satisfactory to Buyer (subject to
the terms of this Paragraph 5(a)(v) but otherwise in its sole discretion), which
Seller shall use its good faith efforts to obtain, duly executed by each of the
department store parties ("REA Parties") described on Exhibit "E" attached
hereto and to be dated not earlier than sixty (60) days prior to the original
Scheduled Closing Date. The REA Estoppel Certificates shall be in the form of,
and upon the terms contained in, Exhibit "H". Seller shall deliver to Buyer
executed original REA Estoppel Certificates as soon as possible after Seller's
receipt of the same or may cause REA Estoppel Certificates to be delivered
directly to Buyer. Buyer's failure to disapprove an executed REA Estoppel
Certificate within five (5) . business days following Buyer's receipt thereof
shall be deemed to constitute Buyer's approval thereof. Notwithstanding changes
by an REA Party in the form or wording from the form of Exhibit "H", Buyer may
only disapprove an REA Estoppel Certificate if the substance of the REA Estoppel
Certificate is materially different than the forms of REA Estoppel Certificates
attached hereto. If Buyer disapproves of, or should Seller fail to timely
obtain, any REA Estoppel Certificate, then at Seller's or Buyer's election by
written notice to the other and Escrow Holder received at least one (1) business
day prior to the Scheduled Closing Date, the Scheduled Closing Date shall be
postponed for up to fifteen (15) days, and Seller shall continue to diligently
seek to obtain any missing REA Estoppel Certificate and/or remedy (to Buyer's
satisfaction in its sole discretion) any disapproved REA Estoppel Certificate.
If, as of the postponed Scheduled Closing Date, Seller has not delivered the
required REA Estoppel Certificates, then, at Buyer's option, this Agreement, the
Escrow and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate,
except as provided in the Surviving Provisions. If the Scheduled Closing Date is
extended pursuant to the terms of this Paragraph, the requirement that the REA
Estoppel Certificates be dated no more than sixty (60) days prior to the
Scheduled Closing Date shall be waived with respect to those REA Estoppel
Certificates that have previously been delivered to Buyer and which were dated
within sixty (60) days of the original Scheduled Closing Date.
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(vi) TITLE POLICY. Title Company shall be committed to issue to
Buyer its ALTA extended coverage Form B-1970 owner's policy of title insurance
for the Property ("TITLE POLICY") in the amount of the Purchase Price and
showing title vested in Buyer, subject only to the exceptions as may be approved
or deemed approved by Buyer in accordance with Paragraph 5(a)(i) above, and
containing such endorsements as Buyer may reasonably request (the "APPROVED
CONDITION OF TITLE").
(vii) DAMAGE OR CONDEMNATION PRIOR TO CLOSE OF ESCROW. Prior to
the Close of Escrow there shall have been no material casualty or condemnation
as to which Buyer has elected to terminate this Agreement in accordance with
Paragraph 16 below.
(viii) ASSUMPTION OF EXISTING ENCUMBRANCE. Beneficiary shall have
consented in writing to Buyer's assumption of the Existing Encumbrance including
Seller's assignment to Buyer of Seller's interest under the Pledge Agreement and
in and to the Pledge Account (as defined in the Pledge Agreement) and
Beneficiary shall have made available to Buyer, and Buyer shall have approved
(in its sole discretion), the form of the agreements Beneficiary will require
from Buyer to evidence such assumption. Buyer and Seller agree to use their good
faith, diligent efforts to obtain from Beneficiary as soon as possible such
consent (which shall, inter alia, contain customary information from Beneficiary
regarding the outstanding principal and interest under the Existing Encumbrance)
and the form of the agreements (the "TIAA CONSENT AGREEMENTS"), if any,
Beneficiary will require from Buyer and Seller. Buyer and Seller shall cooperate
with one another to cause Beneficiary to provide the documents and information
to Buyer which Buyer requires to satisfy or waive this condition as soon as
reasonably possible.
(ix) NO SELLER DEFAULT UNDER THE OTHER AGREEMENT. As of the
Closing Date hereunder, there shall be no outstanding default by Seller's
affiliate under the Other Agreement.
(x) DEPARTMENT STORES AND MAJOR TENANTS. None of the REA
Parties have ceased to do business at their stores located in the Property under
the name(s) under which they were respectively operating as of the date of this
Agreement, and the gross leaseable area of the Property occupied by Tenants
shall not have fallen more than five percent (5%) from the gross leaseable area
of the Property occupied by Tenants as of the Contingency Date.
(b) CONDITIONS TO SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS. Seller's obligation to sell
the Property as contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the satisfaction of
the following conditions (or Seller's written waiver thereof, it being agreed
that Seller may waive in writing all or any of such conditions for Seller's
benefit on or prior to the dates designated below for the satisfaction of such
conditions):
(i) REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF BUYER. Buyer
shall have duly performed in all material respects each and every covenant and
agreement to be performed by Buyer and Buyer's representations and warranties
set forth in Paragraph 14 shall be true and correct in all material respects as
of the Closing Date; provided, however, if as of two (2) days before the
Scheduled Closing Date Buyer shall have failed to perform any nonmonetary
covenant or agreement of which Seller is actually aware, and Seller has no
reason to believe that Buyer is actually aware of such nonperformance, Seller
shall give Buyer written notice thereof and the Scheduled Closing Date shall be
extended for a period of five (5) days following receipt of such notice to
permit Buyer to cure such failure. If Buyer has not cured such failure within
such five (5) day period, then Seller may elect to proceed under Paragraph 15
hereof.
(ii) ASSUMPTION OF EXISTING ENCUMBRANCE. Beneficiary shall have
consented in writing to Buyer's assumption of the Existing Encumbrance. Buyer
and Seller shall cooperate with one another to cause Beneficiary to provide the
documents and information to Seller which Seller requires to satisfy or waive
this condition as soon as reasonably possible.
(iii) NO BUYER DEFAULT UNDER THE OTHER AGREEMENT. As of the
Closing Date hereunder, there shall be no outstanding default by Buyer's
affiliate under the Other Agreement.
6. DEPOSITS BY SELLER PRIOR TO CLOSING. At least one (1) business day
prior to the Scheduled Closing Date, Seller shall deposit or cause to be
deposited with Escrow Holder (or--in
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the case of only (f), (h), (i), (j), (m), and (o) below, delivered to Buyer) the
following documents and instruments:
(a) DEED. A deed conveying to Buyer the Land and Improvements, duly
executed and acknowledged by Seller, and in the form and substance of Exhibit
"J" (the "Deed");
(b) ASSIGNMENT OF PLEDGE AGREEMENT. Four (4) counterparts of an
assignment and assumption of the Pledge Agreement, duly executed and
acknowledged by Seller, and in the form and substance of Exhibit "I" (the
"Assignment of Pledge Agreement");
(c) GROUND LEASE ASSIGNMENT. Four (4) counterparts of a ground lease
assignment and assumption for the Ground Lease, duly executed and acknowledged
by Seller, and in the form and substance of Exhibit "K" (the "Ground Lease
Assignment");
(d) TENANT LEASE ASSIGNMENT. Four (4) counterparts of an assignment
and assumption of Leases ("Assignment of Leases"), duly executed and
acknowledged by Seller, and in the form and substance attached hereto as Exhibit
"L";
(e) ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACTS. Four (4) counterparts of an assignment
and assumption of Contracts ("Assignment of Contracts"), duly executed by
Seller, and in the form and substance attached hereto as Exhibit "M";
(f) BILL OF SALE. Two (2) counterparts of a bill of sale ("Bill of
Sale"), duly executed by Seller, and in the form and substance attached hereto
as Exhibit "N";
(g) GENERAL ASSIGNMENT. Four (4) counterparts of the General
Assignment (."General Assignment"), duly executed by Seller, in the form and
substance attached hereto as Exhibit "0";
(h) TENANT LETTER. A copy of a letter signed by Seller in the form
and substance attached hereto as "Exhibit "P", addressed to each of the Tenants
under the Leases referred to in the Assignment of Leases (the "Tenant Letter");
(i) REA LETTER. A copy of a letter signed by Seller in the form and
substance of Exhibit "Q", addressed to each REA Party (the "REA Letter");
(j) CONTRACT LETTER. A copy of a letter signed by Seller in the form
and substance of Exhibit "R" addressed to the other party to each Contract (the
"Contract Letter");
(k) CERTIFICATION OF NON-FOREIGN STATUS. A federal non-foreign status
certificate in the form and substance attached hereto as Exhibit "S", duly
executed by Seller ("FIRPTA CERTIFICATE");
(l) WITHHOLDING EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE. [Vintage only} A Withholding
Exemption Certificate, California Form 590, duly executed by Seller certifying
that Seller is exempt from withholding under California law ("Withholding
Exemption Certificate");
(m) SELLER'S CERTIFICATE. If applicable pursuant to Paragraph
5(a)(iv), duly executed Seller's Lease Certificate(s);
(n) PRORATION STATEMENT. The proration statement described in
Paragraph 10 below signed by Seller;
(o) UPDATE CERTIFICATE AND RENT ROLL. Two (2) originals of an updated
Rent Roll, certified by Seller to be true, correct and complete in all material
respects through the date of Closing;
(q) ASSIGNMENT OF OPERATING AGREEMENTS. Four (4) counterparts of an
assignment and assumption of the Operating Agreements ("ASSIGNMENT OF OPERATING
AGREEMENTS"), duly executed and acknowledged by Seller, and in the form and
substance attached hereto as Exhibit "T";
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(r) ASSUMPTION AGREEMENTS. Four (4) counterparts of (i) the
Assignment and Assumption of Loan Documents duly executed and acknowledged by
Seller, in the form and substance attached hereto as Exhibit "U" (the
"ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LOAN DOCUMENTS"), and (ii) all TIAA Consent
Agreements required to be executed by Seller, duly executed (and acknowledged,
if applicable) (the Assignment and Assumption of Loan Documents and the TIAA
Consent Agreements are collectively referred to as the "ASSUMPTION AGREEMENTS");
(s) OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Such other instruments and documents as may be
required by Paragraph 25(b) below. In addition, at Buyer's election, Seller
shall deposit into Escrow a form of Termination of Ground Lease by Merger in
form and substance reasonably acceptable to Buyer and executed and acknowledged
by Seller as both lessor and lessee thereunder (the "GROUND LEASE MERGER"). In
the event of such election, Buyer and Seller shall cause Escrow Agent to record
the Ground Lease Merger prior to the Deed and the provisions of this Agreement
relating to the deposit, recordation and delivery of the Ground Lease Assignment
shall be deemed deleted.
7. DEPOSITS BY BUYER PRIOR TO CLOSING. Buyer shall deposit or cause to be
deposited with Escrow Holder the funds which are to be applied towards the
payment of the Purchase Price in the amounts and at the times designated in
Paragraph 3 above. In addition, Buyer shall deposit with Escrow Holder at least
one (1) day prior to the Close of Escrow the following documents and
instruments:
(a) ASSIGNMENT OF PLEDGE AGREEMENT. Four (4) counterparts of the
Assignment of Pledge Agreement, duly executed and acknowledged by Buyer;
(b) ASSIGNMENT OF OPERATING AGREEMENTS. Four (4) counterparts of the
Assignment of Operating Agreements duly executed and acknowledged by Buyer;
(c) ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES. Four (4) counterparts of the Assignment of
Leases, duly executed and acknowledged by Buyer;
(d) ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACTS. Four (4) counterparts of the Assignment
of Contracts, duly executed by Buyer,
(e) GENERAL ASSIGNMENT. Four (4) counterparts of the General
Assignment, duly executed by Buyer;
(f) ASSUMPTION AGREEMENTS. Four (4) counterparts of all Assumption
Agreements required to be executed by Buyer, duly executed and, where
appropriate, acknowledged by Buyer.
(g) PRORATION STATEMENT. The proration statement described in
Paragraph 10 below signed by Buyer; and
(h) OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Such other instruments and documents as may be
required by Paragraph 25(b) below.
8. DELIVERIES TO BUYER AT CLOSING. On the Closing Date, Seller shall send
the Tenant Letters, REA Letters and Contract Letters. Seller shall deliver to
Buyer on or immediately following the Close of Escrow, the following items:
(a) RECORDS. All of Seller's onsite records and as-built plans for
the Property, if available, except for any proprietary records (e.g., employee
records, security manuals) or software not owned by Seller (e.g., MRI Accounting
Software and Utility Revenue Reconciliation Software) and information or files
relating to other shopping centers in which Seller or an affiliate of Seller has
an ownership interest. Seller shall transfer the same to Buyer by means of
transferring custody of the onsite management office. Seller shall have a
continuing right of access to such records (upon at least two (2) business days
prior written notice to Buyer) in connection with future claims, actions or
audits. In addition, except for such records or matters which are confidential,
proprietary in nature or subject to any attorney-client or attorney work product
privilege, subsequent to the Close of Escrow, Seller shall generally cooperate
with Buyer
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to deliver or make available for copying (at Seller's election) such other
records pertaining to the Property as may be specifically requested by Buyer for
its use in connection with the operation or management of the Property and which
are in Seller's possession or control.
(b) CONTRACTS. All original (or true, correct and complete copies if
originals are not available) Contracts referred to in the Assignment of
Contracts (if the Contracts are located at the onsite management office,
delivery of the Contracts may be made by transferring custody of the onsite
management office to Buyer);
(c) RENT ROLL. A Rent Roll for the Property, updated to the Close of
Escrow, together with a list of Tenants whose rent and/or other charges is/are
at least thirty (30) days past due as of such date;
(d) LEASES. All originals (or true, correct and complete copies if
originals are not available) of all the Leases referred to in the Assignment of
Leases (if the Leases are located at the onsite management office, delivery of
the Leases may be made by transferring custody of the onsite management office
to Buyer).
(e) LOAN DOCUMENTS. Originals, if available, otherwise true, correct
and complete copies of all documents relating to or constituting the Existing
Encumbrance.
(f) OPERATING AGREEMENTS. One original (or true, correct and complete
copies if originals are not available) of each of the Operating Agreements
referred to in the Assignment of Operating Agreements (if the Operating
Agreements are located at the onsite management once, delivery of the Operating
Agreements may be made by transferring custody of the onsite management office
to Buyer);
(g) KEYS. Any keys in the possession or control of Seller to all
locks located in the Property.
9. COSTS AND EXPENSES. Seller shall pay the cost and expense of any
assumption fee required by the terms of the Existing Encumbrance, a standard
coverage title policy in the amount of the Purchase Price, the cost of the
original Survey, the cost of any title curative endorsements, one-half of the
escrow fee of Escrow Holder, one-half of any documentary transfer taxes payable
in connection with the recordation of the Deed and Ground Lease Assignment and
one-half of any other Closing costs not specifically apportioned hereunder.
Buyer shall pay the cost and expense of any fees or charges (other than any
assumption fee under the terms of the Existing Encumbrance) charged by
Beneficiary in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
any extended coverage title policy and title endorsements (except title curative
endorsements) over the premium for the standard coverage title policy, any
additional title fees in order to obtain a concurrent lender's policy of title
insurance acceptable to Beneficiary, one-half of the documentary transfer taxes,
one-half of the escrow fee of Escrow Holder, the cost to update the original
Survey and one-half of any other Closing costs not specifically apportioned
hereunder. Buyer and Seller shall pay, respectively, the Escrow Holder's
customary charges to buyers and sellers for document drafting, recording and
miscellaneous charges. If, as a result of no fault of Buyer or Seller, Escrow
fails to close, Buyer and Seller shall share equally all of Title Company's and
Escrow Holder's fees and charges pertaining to the Escrow. If Escrow fails to
close as a result of a party's default hereunder, the defaulting party will be
responsible for all of Title Company's and Escrow Holder's fees and charges
pertaining to the Escrow.
10. PRORATIONS. The following prorations between Seller and Buyer shall be
made by Buyer and Seller and computed, where possible, as of the Close of
Escrow;
(a) TAXES. Real and personal property taxes and assessments on the
Property shall be prorated on the basis that Seller is responsible for (i) all
such taxes and assessments for the fiscal year of the applicable taxing
authorities occurring prior to the "Current Tax Period" (as hereinafter defined)
and (ii) that portion of such taxes and assessments for the Current Tax Period
which relate to that portion of the Current Tax Period prior to the Close of
Escrow determined on the basis of the number of days which have elapsed from the
first day of the Current Tax Period to the day prior to the Close of Escrow,
whether or not the same shall be payable prior to the Close of Escrow. The
phrase "CURRENT TAX PERIOD" refers to the fiscal year of the applicable taxing
authority in which the Close of Escrow occurs. Buyer shall be responsible for
the taxes and
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assessments, including any reassessment based on the Buyer's acquisition of the
Property, relating to the balance of the Current Tax Period. In the event that
as of the Close of Escrow the actual tax bills for the year or years in question
are not available and the amount of taxes and assessments to be prorated as
aforesaid cannot be ascertained, then rates and assessed valuation of the
previous year, with any known changes, shall be used for prorations, and
promptly after the date when the actual amount of taxes and assessments for the
year or years in question shall be determinable, such taxes and assessments will
be re-prorated by the parties on the terms of this paragraph to reflect the
actual amount of such taxes and assessments. Promptly after first learning of
the same, the first party to learn of a future, pending or actual tax refund
relating to a period prior to the Close of Escrow shall notify the other party
of the same. When the amount of the refund is known, Seller shall analyze
whether any of Buyer's tenants are entitled to all or any portion of such tax
refund under law or contract and provide a written report to Buyer addressing
the results of such analysis. Such report shall be subject to Buyer's approval,
not unreasonably withheld or delayed. If Buyer disapproves such report, Buyer
shall notify Seller of the same, the amount of the refund it claims should be
allocated to its tenants and the basis for the same. If Buyer approves the
report, Buyer shall retain or be entitled to that portion of the refund as
described in the report and shall disburse to or credit the appropriate tenants
with such portion of the refund. Subject to Buyer's approval of the credit due
Tenants as shown in the report approved by Buyer, any pending or future tax
refunds relating to a period prior to the Close of Escrow is and shall remain
the sole property of Seller and shall be delivered promptly to Seller by Buyer
if received by Buyer.
(b) RENTALS. Rentals and other payments payable by tenants,
licensees, concessionaires, the REA Parties and other persons using or occupying
the Property or any part thereof, if any, for or in connection with such use or
occupancy (including, without limitation, fixed monthly rentals, additional
rentals, percentage rentals, escalation rentals, retroactive rentals, operating
cost pass-throughs, common area maintenance charges, HVAC charges, promotional
charges and other sums and charges payable by the Tenants under the Leases
[collectively, "RENTALS")) shall be prorated as of the Close of Escrow such that
Seller will be entitled to Rentals attributable to periods prior to the Close of
Escrow and Buyer will be entitled to Rentals attributable to periods from and
after the Close of Escrow, all as more particularly set forth below.
(i) CURRENT RENTAL. All Rentals, other than Percentage Rent
owed under the Leases, for the month in which the Closing occurs ("Current
Rent") shall be prorated as provided below as of the Closing Date; provided that
Current Rent shall not include Rentals with respect to the current month owed by
any tenant which is more than thirty (30) days delinquent in the payment of
Rental applicable to the immediately prior month. Seller's share of Current Rent
shall be the product of (i) the quotient arrived at by dividing (a) the number
of days prior to the Close of Escrow within the calendar month of the Close of
Escrow by (b) the total number of days within such calendar month, and (ii) the
Current Rent. If Seller has received prior to the effective date of Buyer's and
Seller's proration under this subparagraph (b)(i) (which effective date shall be
the date Seller has cut off receivables, which shall be two (2) or three (3) .
business days prior to the Closing), Current Rent in excess of Seller's share of
the Current Rent for the calendar month of the Closing Date as calculated above,
the proration statement of Buyer shall reflect a credit against the Purchase
Price in the amount of such excess. Alternatively, if Seller's share of Current
Rent as calculated above is greater than Seller's collection of Current Rent,
the proration statement of Buyer shall reflect a debit (i.e., funds payable at
Closing), in addition to the Purchase Price, in the amount of such difference
and, if within thirty (30) days after the Closing, Buyer shall not have received
all Current Rent less Seller's collection of Current Rent (such shortfall in
collections being the "CURRENT RENT COLLECTION SHORTFALL"), Seller shall refund
back to Buyer Seller's share (determined as described in the second sentence of
this subparagraph above) of the Current Rent Collection Shortfall and such
amounts refunded to Buyer shall be deemed Rent Arrears. All Current Rent
received by Buyer shall be retained by Buyer. All Current Rent received by
Seller in the month in which the Closing occurs shall be retained by Seller if
reflected in the foregoing proration as part of Seller's collection of Current
Rent and, if not (i.e., Seller receives a payment of Current Rent after the
effective date of the proration), either such payment shall be retained by
Seller and Buyer shall receive a corresponding credit against the Purchase Price
or such payment shall be promptly delivered by Seller to Buyer when received by
Seller. With respect to percentage rent or overage rent paid under Leases with
no minimum rent, (i) such Rental with respect to the month of the Closing shall
be prorated on the
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basis of the number of days of each party's period of ownership during the month
of the Closing in the same manner as Current Rent; and (ii) such Rental with
respect to any month preceding or following the month of Closing shall not be
prorated.
(ii) RENT ARREARS. "RENT ARREARS" for the purpose of this
Paragraph shall mean Rentals (other than Percentage Rent) more than thirty (30)
days past due plus Rentals (other than Percentage Rent) which are less than
thirty (30) days past due if owed by a tenant which is more than thirty (30)
days delinquent in the payment of Rentals applicable to the immediately prior
month. With respect to any Rent Arrears arising under the Leases, Buyer shall
pay to Seller on a Lease by Lease basis within the time described below any
Rentals (other than Percentage Rent) actually collected that is applicable to
the period preceding the Closing Date, less reasonable collection charges;
provided, however, that it is hereby understood and agreed that any Rent Arrears
collected by Buyer shall be applied first to unpaid Rentals accruing under the
subject Lease after the Closing Date, and then, only after all such past due
Rentals have been collected, to unpaid Rentals accruing under the subject Lease
prior to the Closing Date; further provided, however, that with respect to
delinquent Estimated Tenant Charges (as defined below), if any, under the
subject Lease, in no event shall Seller receive payment in excess of the
Shortfall (as defined below). Any sums owed to Seller pursuant to the foregoing
shall be paid by Buyer to Seller by the tenth (10th) day of the first calendar
month following the month in which payment is received by Buyer. Buyer shall
deliver to Seller by the tenth (10th) day of the first full calendar month after
the Closing Date and every month thereafter, a statement of the collection
status of each Rent Arrears until the sooner of (i) collection of all Rent
Arrears and (ii) six (6) months after the Closing Date. If any Rent Arrears
remain six (6) months after the Closing Date, Buyer shall deliver to Seller,
within a reasonable time after request by Seller, a statement of the collection
status of any remaining Rent Arrears.
(iii) PERCENTAGE RENT. Other than percentage rent or overage
rent paid under Leases with no minimum rent, percentage rent or overage rent
(referred to herein as "PERCENTAGE RENT") under the Leases shall be prorated
between Buyer and Seller on a Lease by Lease basis with Seller entitled to the
portion of total Percentage Rent paid under each Lease for the "Lease Year" in
which the Close of Escrow occurs (the "SUBJECT LEASE YEAR") which is in the same
ratio to total Percentage Rent paid with respect to such Lease Year under the
subject Lease as the ratio of (a) the number of days of said Lease Year which
Seller was the landlord under the subject Lease to (b) the total number of days
in said Lease Year. Buyer shall be entitled to the balance of Percentage Rent
paid under each Lease with respect to the Subject Lease Year. As used herein,
the term "LEASE YEAR" means the twelve (12) month period as to which annual
Percentage Rent is owed under each Lease. The foregoing proration shall be made
as follows on a Lease by Lease basis: (a) subject to the balance of this
subparagraph (iii), Seller shall retain all Percentage Rent payments received by
it on and prior to the Close of Escrow and Buyer shall retain all Percentage
Rent payments received by it after the Close of Escrow; (b) as promptly as
possible after the Closing Date Seller shall deliver to Buyer a statement of all
Percentage Rent collected by Seller with respect to the Subject Lease Year on a
Lease by Lease basis along with a copy of the Percentage Rent invoices and sales
reports which support such collections, (c) for each Lease, not later than
forty-five (45) days after the date the last Percentage Rent payment with
respect to the Subject Lease Year is due, Buyer shall deliver to Seller a
statement of all Percentage Rent owed, collected or deemed collectable by Buyer
with respect to such Lease along with a copy of the annual reconciliation of
Percentage Rent owed under the subject Lease for the Subject Lease Year and the
related sales information backup; and, (d) for each Lease, within thirty (30)
days after the date the statement and reconciliation described in clause (c)
above is delivered to Seller, Buyer shall pay to Seller or Seller shall pay to
Buyer, whichever is applicable, the positive difference between (a) the total
Percentage Rental collected by such party with respect to the Subject Lease Year
and (b) the product of (x) the average daily Percentage Rental received with
respect to the Subject Lease Year after taking into account the annual
reconciliation and (y) the actual number of days such party was the owner of the
Project during the Subject Lease Year (with Buyer being deemed to be the owner
as of the Closing Date). If Percentage Rent is collected by Buyer from
delinquent tenants only after enforcement or collection efforts, for the purpose
of this proration, the Percentage Rent collected by Buyer with respect to the
subject Lease shall be deemed to be the actual amount collected less reasonable
collection charges.
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(iv) DEPOSITS AND ADVANCE RENTALS. Cash security deposits paid
by tenants pursuant to the Leases, and any interest required to be paid thereon,
and any Rentals paid (or deemed paid as a result of a credit to the tenant based
upon past overpayments) more than one month in advance shall be fully credited
to Buyer at Closing (i.e., Buyer's proration statement shall reflect a credit
against the Purchase Price). Non-cash forms of security deposits (certificates
of deposit, accounts, letters of credit and the like) shall be delivered,
transferred or assigned by Seller to Purchaser at Closing. Except as to Leases
which are terminated in accordance with Paragraph 12 below, Seller agrees that
it will not during the term of this Escrow or upon the Close of Escrow apply any
security deposits toward any delinquent Rentals, or other amounts due under any
Leases. Any security or performance deposits delivered by Seller to any
governmental entities or other third parties in connection with Seller's
fulfillment of onsite or offsite improvement obligations which were completed
prior to the Closing Date and any interest required to be paid thereon shall be
and remain the sole property of Seller, and any refund or return of such
deposits shall be made directly to Seller.
(v) OTHER TENANT CHARGES. The Leases contain tenant
obligations for payment of various items on a monthly estimated basis subject to
a reconciliation following the end of each applicable period (i.e., annual
calendar year in most cases and semi-annually for most estimated monthly
payments of property taxes) (the "TENANT CHARGES"). Rentals and Rent Arrears, as
defined above, include Tenant Charges. Examples of Tenant Charges are taxes,
common area expenses, maintenance, utilities and HVAC charges. Percentage rent,
fixed rent, minimum rent and promotional fund contributions are not Tenant
Charges. Such monthly billings are referred to as "ESTIMATED TENANT CHARGES" and
the actual amount of the Tenant Charges owed under the Leases based on the
landlord's actual expenditures are referred to herein as the "ACTUAL TENANT
CHARGES". As promptly as possible after the Closing Date, but in no event later
than ninety (90) days thereafter, Seller shall deliver to Buyer (a) a schedule
of the expenses, costs and charges (the "EXPENSE ITEMS") relating to that
portion of the current applicable period prior to the Close of Escrow (such
period of time being referred to herein as the "PARTIAL YEAR") which constitute
the basis for Actual Tenant Charges along with appropriate backup information on
such Expense Items and (b) a reconciliation of (i) the Estimated Tenant Charges
owed under each Lease during the Partial Year, and (ii) the Actual Tenant
Charges payable under each Lease for Expense Items relating to the Partial Year.
For the purpose of this Paragraph 10(b)(v), those, and only those, Estimated
Tenant Charges allocated to Seller pursuant to Paragraph 10(b)(i) above shall be
considered as owed by the subject tenant and collected by Seller during the
month of the Close of Escrow. Seller's reconciliation statement for the Partial
Year shall reflect, on a Lease by Lease basis, (i) the amount by which Actual
Tenant Charges exceed the Estimated Tenant Charges owed under the Lease (the
"PRE-CLOSING UNDERPAYMENT"), being the sum owed to Seller or (ii) the amount by
which the Estimated Tenant Charges exceed the Actual Tenant Charges owed under
the Lease (the "PRE-CLOSING OVERPAYMENT"), being the sum owed to Buyer.
Concurrent with Buyer's receipt of Seller's reconciliation statement, Seller
shall pay to Buyer the aggregate amount of all Pre-closing Overpayments less any
Rent Arrears (other than those then subject to dispute by the Tenant) that
remain payable by the Tenants who are subject to the Pre-closing Overpayment. At
such time after the Close of Escrow as Buyer reconciles Tenant Charges under
the Leases, the reconciliations prepared by Buyer and sent to the Tenants shall
incorporate the result of Seller's reconciliation statement. As promptly as
possible following Buyer's receipt of payment from Tenants of Pre-closing
Underpayments, Buyer shall remit the same to Seller less the reasonable
collection costs incurred by Buyer, if any, that are reasonably allocated to
collections payable to Seller, provided, however, any sums collected by Buyer
with respect to Tenant Charges shall be applied first to Tenant Charges accruing
after the Closing Date. If, as a result of Buyer's annual reconciliation of
Tenant Charges, any tenants are entitled to payments or credits by the landlord
(other than a return of security deposits) for the calendar year in which the
Close of Escrow occurs for overpayment of Estimated Tenant Charges, Buyer shall
be solely responsible for such payment or credit. Notwithstanding anything
contained herein to the contrary, if the Actual Tenant Charges payable by a
Tenant is subject to a cap which is lower than such Tenant's share of Estimated
Tenant Charges or Actual Tenant Charges for the applicable period, such cap
shall be prorated on the number of days Seller is the owner of the Property
during the applicable period and in no event shall Seller receive or retain
Estimated Tenant Charges from such Tenant in excess of the prorated cap. In the
event Seller's collection of Estimated Tenant Charges from such Tenant is in
excess of the prorated cap, Seller's reconciliation statement shall reflect a
sum owed to Buyer in the amount of such excess which payment Seller shall make
concurrent with the delivery of Seller's reconciliation statement. In the
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event Seller's collection of Estimated Tenant Charges from such Tenant is less
than the prorated cap (and the Actual Tenant Charges are greater than the
prorated cap), Seller's reconciliation statement shall reflect a sum owed to
Seller in the amount of the difference between the prorated cap and the total of
such invoices, which Buyer shall remit to Seller when collected from the subject
Tenant.
(vi) SELLER CLAIMS AGAINST TENANTS. As of the date hereof,
Seller has certain actual or potential claims or notes receivables against
certain tenants as particularly noted in EXHIBIT "V." Additionally, at the
Closing Date, Seller may have other claims against tenants including, but not
limited to, claims relating to non-payment of rent or other charges. Seller
reserves the right both prior to and following the Closing Date to assert,
prosecute and enforce any claims or judgments it may have or obtain against
tenants on or prior to the Closing Date; provided, however, subject to
Paragraph 12(c), in no event shall Seller have the right to evict any tenant or
terminate any Lease.
(c) UTILITY CHARGES. Seller shall attempt to cause the utility and
water meters to be read by the applicable utility provider on the Closing Date
or as close to the Closing Date as is possible if a reading on the Closing Date
cannot be obtained, and shall be responsible for the cost of all utilities and
water used prior to that time, except to the extent such utility charges are
billed to and paid by tenants directly or fully reimbursed as part of Tenant
Charges. To the extent utility readings cannot be taken on the Closing Date,
Buyer and Seller shall reasonably estimate what the readings are likely to have
been as of the Closing Date based on the actual reading, when the actual reading
occurred and such information as may be available to Buyer and Seller relating
to daily usage rates. Any security or service deposits delivered by Seller to
utility providers, and any interest required to be paid thereon, shall be and
remain the sole property of Seller, and any refund of such security deposits
shall be made directly to Seller except to the extent such deposits are assigned
to Buyer by Seller in which case, Buyer shall be debited and Seller credited the
amount of such assigned deposits.
(d) LEASING COMMISSIONS AND TENANT IMPROVEMENT ALLOWANCES AND FREE
RENT. Other than those Leasing Commissions and Tenant Incentives identified on
EXHIBIT "V" and those incident to Leases approved by Buyer pursuant to Paragraph
12(c) below, identified in EXHIBIT "V" as being payable by Buyer if the Closing
occurs, Seller shall pay when due, without contribution from Buyer, all Leasing
Commissions and Tenant Incentives payable by landlord under the Leases. To the
extent Leasing Commissions and/or Tenant Incentives payable by Buyer are paid by
Seller prior to the Closing, Seller shall be credited and Buyer debited the
amount of such payments. With respect to those Leases fully executed or renewed
from and after the Close of Escrow, Buyer shall pay in full, without
contribution by Seller, all leasing commissions and tenant improvement
allowances, if any, payable by the landlord unless the same are owed pursuant to
separate agreement (i.e., other than the Lease) with Seller not disclosed to
Buyer as one of the Contracts, in which case Seller shall be responsible for
payment of the same.
Buyer acknowledges that with respect to those Leases fully executed
prior to August 21, 1996, Buyer was aware of, and in offering the Purchase
Price, considered the effect of the free rent identified in EXHIBIT "V" attached
hereto, and therefore, there shall be no adjustment in the Purchase Price as a
result of the same. Any other free rent relating to a period after the Closing
Date under those Leases fully executed prior to August 21, 1996 shall result in
a credit to Buyer against the Purchase Price.
(e) CAPITAL EXPENDITURES; AMORTIZATION OF EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSE. All
capital and other improvements which are performed or contracted for by Seller
prior to the Close of Escrow will be paid by the Seller, without contribution or
proration from Buyer, except for (i) those tenant improvement allowances for
which Buyer is responsible pursuant to Paragraph 10(d) above, and (ii) those
capital expenditures approved by Buyer pursuant to Paragraph 23 that will be
added to the Purchase Price as set forth in Paragraph 23.
(f) CONTRACTS. Amounts payable under those Contracts referred to in
the Assignments of Contracts shall be prorated on an accrual basis. Seller shall
pay all amounts due thereunder which accrue prior to the Close of Escrow and
Buyer shall pay all amounts accruing on the Close of Escrow and thereafter.
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(g) PROMOTIONAL FUND. Promotional fund charges relating to the
month in which the Closing occurs are prorated as a part of Current Rent.
Seller maintains a separate account (the "PROMOTIONAL FUND ACCOUNT") into
which all promotional fund collections are deposited and from which all
promotional fund expenditures are made. Seller covenants to make prior to the
Closing all contributions to the Promotional Fund Account which are owed by
Seller under the Leases or the Operating Agreements with respect to any
period of time prior to the Closing. From time to time, Seller may have
advanced funds to the Promotional Fund Account to allow the incurrence of
certain promotional expenses in advance of collections including the
acquisition of equipment or improvements relating to promotional activities.
Such advances are accounted for as a receivable from the promotional fund to
Seller and in the case of certain improvements or acquisitions with a
multi-year useful life, repayment of such receivable is based on an
amortization schedule. Therefore, the Promotional Fund Account may have a
positive balance (collections exceed expenditures) or a negative balance
(expenditures exceed collections). As of the Close of Escrow, if the
Promotional Fund Account has a positive balance, Buyer shall be credited and
Seller debited with such positive balance, and if the Promotional Fund
Account has a negative balance, Seller shall be credited and Buyer debited
with such negative balance.
(h) PRE-CLOSING EXPENDITURES. Seller shall pay or cause to be paid
all invoices, charges, bills and the like from providers of goods or services to
Seller or Seller's Manager in connection with the Property relating to any
period prior to the Close of Escrow.
At least one (1) business day prior to the Close of Escrow, the parties shall
agree upon all of the prorations to be made and submit a statement to Escrow
Holder setting forth the same. In the event that any prorations,
apportionments or computations made under this Paragraph shall require final
adjustment due to errors in computation, the need for additional information
or as a result of a tenant audit pursuant to audit rights under the Leases,
then the parties shall make the appropriate adjustments within thirty (30)
days of the date when accurate or additional information becomes available
and either party hereto shall be entitled to an adjustment to correct the
same. Any corrected adjustment or proration shall be paid in cash to the
party entitled thereto within three (3) business days of the date of
determination. This Paragraph 10 and the foregoing adjustment obligation
shall survive the Close of Escrow.
11. DISBURSEMENTS AND OTHER ACTIONS BY ESCROW HOLDER. Subject to
satisfaction for Buyer's benefit or waiver by Buyer of all conditions identified
in Paragraph 5(a) and satisfaction for Seller's benefit or waiver by Seller of
all conditions identified in Paragraph 5(b), on the Closing Date, Escrow Holder
shall promptly undertake all of the following in the following manner:
(a) PRORATIONS. Prorate all matters referenced in Paragraph 10 based
upon the statement delivered into Escrow signed by the parties;
(b) RECORDING. Cause the Deed, the Ground Lease Assignment (or, in
lieu thereof, if applicable, the Ground Lease Merger), Assignment of Leases, the
Assignment of Operating Agreements, and those Assumption Agreements which are to
be recorded and any other documents which the parties hereto may mutually direct
to be recorded in the Official Records in the order directed by the parties;
(c) FUNDS. Disburse from funds deposited by Buyer with Escrow Holder
towards payment of all items (including, without limitation, the Purchase Price)
chargeable to the account of Buyer pursuant hereto and disburse the balance of
such funds, if any, to Buyer;
(d) DOCUMENTS TO SELLER. Deliver to Seller two (2) fully executed
originals of each of the Assignment of Leases, Ground Lease Assignment (or, in
lieu thereof, if applicable, the Ground Lease Merger), Assignment of Pledge
Agreement, Assignment of Operating Agreements, Assignment of Contracts, and
General Assignment and a conformed copy of the recorded Deed and Ground Lease
Assignment (or, in lieu thereof, if applicable, the Ground Lease Merger) and a
copy of the Assumption Agreements;
(e) DOCUMENTS TO BUYER. Deliver to Buyer the following number of
originals of the documents: two (2) Bill of Sale, one (1) FIRPTA Certificate,
one (1) Withholding Exemption Certificate, one (1) Assignment of Leases, two (2)
Assignment of Pledge Agreement, one (1) Ground Lease Assignment (or, in lieu
thereof, if applicable, the Ground Lease Merger);
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one (1) Assignment of Operating Agreements, two (2) Assignment of Contracts, and
two (2) General Assignment, and, if applicable, each Seller's Lease Certificate,
and a conformed copy of the recorded Deed, Ground Lease Assignment (or, in lieu
thereof, if applicable, the Ground Lease Merger), Assignment of Leases,
Assignment of Operating Agreements, and any recorded Assumption Agreements, and
any other document which is to be delivered to Buyer hereunder;
(f) DOCUMENTS TO BENEFICIARY. Deliver to Beneficiary the original
Assumption Agreements or, as to a recorded Assumption Agreement, a conformed
copy of the same.
(g) TITLE POLICY. Direct the Title Company to issue the Title Policy
to Buyer; and
(h) I.R.C. SECTION 6045(e). Complete and file any agreement required
to be filed pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 6045(e). The parties
hereby agree to provide all information and execute all documentation required
in conjunction with such filing.
12. COVENANTS OF SELLER. Seller hereby covenants with Buyer, as follows:
(a) For the purpose of this Paragraph 12, "control" shall refer to
Seller's ability to obtain the described items in the possession of Seller's
agents or representatives and "possession," when used with respect to Seller,
shall mean located at the Property or Ernest W. Hahn, Inc.'s company
headquarters. Within five (5) days of the date of this Agreement, Seller shall
make available to Buyer an inventory of files relating to the Property which are
archived offsite from such company headquarters and Seller shall promptly make
available for review by Buyer at such company headquarters all archived items
requested by Buyer. Seller shall also deliver or make available to Buyer, within
five (5) days of the date hereof, all of the following documents:
l. A statement of insurance coverages and premiums by policy
type and copies of insurance policies for the fire, extended coverage and
public liability insurance maintained by or for the benefit of Seller
(collectively, "EXISTING INSURANCE POLICIES"); provided that, to the extent
coverage is provided by Sellers blanket policies, Seller need not deliver
such Existing Insurance Policies but shall instead deliver to Buyer
certificates of such insurance.
2. For calendar year 1994 and 1995, and, to the extent
available for the current year, a copy of all income and expense statements,
year end financial and monthly operating statements for the Property
(collectively, "OPERATING STATEMENTS") and sales volume reports; and copies of
operating budgets for the current year.
3. A copy of "as built" plans and specifications of the
Improvements and any other plans and specifications relating to the Property in
Seller's possession or control.
4. To the extent in Seller's possession or control, copies of
any inspection, soils, engineering, physical, environmental or architectural
studies, reports or plans which relate to the physical condition or operation of
the Property or recommended improvements thereto.
5. A copy of the bill or bills received by Seller for the most
recent year for which bills have been issued for all real estate taxes
(including assessed value) and personal property taxes and a copy of any and all
notices in Seller's possession pertaining to real estate taxes or assessments
applicable to the Property (collectively, "TAX BILLS"). Seller shall promptly
deliver to Buyer a copy of any such bills or notices received by Seller after
the date hereof even if received after the Closing.
6. COPIES OF ALL CONTRACTS.
7. A copy of all Leases and any other agreements which are in
effect with Tenants and other occupants of the Property, and any guarantees
thereof, all as amended, together with (to the extent in Seller's possession or
control) the current financial statements and sales reports concerning each
Tenant.
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8. A copy of Seller's current lease plan for the Property,
existing lease proposals, Seller's standard form of lease for the Property and
current leasing status reports, which leasing status reports Seller hereby
agrees to update for Buyer up to the date of Closing.
9. To the extent in Seller's possession or control, (i) copies
of all certificate(s) of occupancy, licenses, permits, authorizations, approvals
and other entitlements obtained by Seller with respect to the Property, or any
portion thereof, occupancy thereof or any present or proposed use thereof,
including, without limitation, elevator permits, and liquor licenses, if any,
and (ii) such other permits as are necessary for the present operation of the
Property with full use of all Improvements located thereon, and (iii) any other
entitlements respecting any contemplated expansion of the Property.
9. To the extent in Seller's possession or control, a copy of
all guarantees, warranties and other documents or instruments relating to the
Property.
10. A copy of Seller's most current report on pending insurance
claims and litigation relating to the Property and, if requested by Buyer, a
copy of any related documents in Seller's possession or control.
11. A copy of all documents constituting the Operating
Agreements (including, without limitation, any amendments, modifications,
supplements or extensions thereto).
12. Copies of the most recent utility bills for the Property.
(b) Within five (5) days of Buyer's request for the same, Seller
shall deliver or make available to Buyer any other documents and information
reasonably requested by Buyer which are in Seller's possession or control.
(c) From and after the date hereof, Seller shall not, without the
prior written consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld
or delayed, enter into any Lease, rental agreement, maintenance contract,
service contract, listing agreement or any other contract affecting or relating
to the Property or any portion thereof which will survive the Close of Escrow or
will otherwise affect the use, operation or enjoyment of the Property after the
Close of Escrow ("NEW CONTRACT"). Seller shall deliver to Buyer a copy of the
proposed New Contract (together with any other information relating thereto as
Buyer may reasonably request) along with a written notice requesting Buyer's
consent to the same in accordance with this subparagraph. Buyer's failure to
disapprove of any such proposed New Contract within five (5) business days after
receipt of such notice, shall be deemed Buyer's approval of same. EXHIBIT "B-1"
and EXHIBIT "C" shall be deemed updated, as appropriate, to reflect the addition
of the subject New Contract.
(d) All insurance policies carried by Seller with respect to the
Property and in effect as of the date of this Agreement shall remain
continuously in full force and effect from the date of this Agreement through
the day upon which the Close of Escrow occurs.
(e) From and after the date hereof, Seller shall not terminate
(unless due to a default or requested by Buyer and agreed to by Seller), amend,
modify, alter or supplement any Lease, Contract, Operating Agreement or the
Existing Encumbrance in any respect (a "CONTRACT AMENDMENT") without Buyer's
prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Seller shall deliver to Buyer a copy of the proposed Contract Amendment
(together with any other information relating thereto as Buyer may reasonably
request) along with a written notice requesting Buyer's consent to the same in
accordance with this subparagraph. Buyer's failure to disapprove of any such
proposed Contract Amendment within five (5) business days after receipt of such
notice, shall be deemed Buyer's approval of same. EXHIBIT "B-1" and EXHIBIT "C"
shall be deemed updated, as appropriate, to reflect the Contract Amendment.
(f) From the date hereof until the Close of Escrow, Seller shall
(i) operate and manage the Property in a manner materially consistent to the
manner in which Seller has operated and managed the Property prior to the
date of this Agreement, (ii) maintain the Property in good condition, repair
and working order, subject to Paragraph 16 and Seller's right to defer
Capital Expenditures if Buyer does not approve the same pursuant to Paragraph
23, (iii) keep on hand
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sufficient materials, supplies, equipment and other personal property for the
efficient operation and management of the Property in a manner materially
consistent to the manner in which Seller has operated and managed the
Property prior to the date of this Agreement, (iv) perform when due, and
otherwise comply with, all of Seller's material obligations and duties under
the Leases, Operating Agreements, Existing Encumbrance and Contracts, and (v)
seek tenants in the ordinary course of business for all space which is or
will become vacant prior to the end of the month following the Closing. None
of the Personal Property shall be removed from the Property, unless replaced
by unencumbered personal property of equal or greater utility and value. All
Personal Property and Intangible Personal Property shall be conveyed to Buyer
by Seller at the Close of Escrow free from any liens, encumbrances or
security interests of any kind or nature, except as may be permitted by the
Approved Condition of Title.
(g) Seller shall, at Buyer's sole cost and expense, cause the
independent auditors, Coopers & Lybrand, or another independent auditor
selected by Buyer, to prepare such financial statements with respect to
calendar year 1995 as may be necessary for Buyer to comply with Rule 3-14 of SEC
Regulation S-X in accordance with a scope of work approved by Buyer. Buyer and
Seller agree to reasonably cooperate with each other in connection with the
preparation of such financial statements, and to cause such work to be completed
by such independent auditor on or before the Closing Date. Buyer shall pay
directly to the independent auditor preparing such work, all costs and expenses
on account thereof. Buyer's obligations under this Section 12(g) shall survive
the Closing or earlier termination of this Agreement.
(h) Seller shall send notice of termination of those Contracts
designated in writing by Buyer (no less than (10) days prior to Closing) which
may by their terms be so terminated. Seller shall provide the minimum notice of
termination possible under the subject Contract to cause such Contract to be
terminated as of the Closing Date or as soon as possible thereafter given the
subject notice requirement.
(i) After the date hereof and prior to the Closing, subject to the
terms of this Paragraph 12 above, Seller shall not alienate, lien, encumber or
otherwise transfer all or any part of the Property or any interest therein.
(j) Concurrently with the Closing, Seller shall terminate all leasing
and management agreements pertaining to the Property, and Seller will be solely
responsible for any and all termination fees, liquidated damages or other
charges payable as a result thereof.
(k) Except to the extent incurred by Buyer after the Close of Escrow,
Seller shall pay all amounts required to be paid by it under any outstanding
Contracts made by or on behalf of Seller for the construction or repair of any
improvements to the Property.
13. SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
(a) In consideration of Buyer entering into this Agreement and as
an inducement to Buyer to purchase the Property, Seller makes the following
representations and warranties, subject to the qualifications or exceptions
as may be set forth in EXHIBIT "V" and such representations and warranties
shall be deemed remade as of the Closing Date subject to the matters set
forth in EXHIBIT "V" and the terms of Paragraph 13(b) below:
(i) REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING SELLER'S AUTHORITY.
(1) Seller is a general partnership duly formed,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California,
and is not insolvent. Seller has the legal power, right and authority to enter
into this Agreement and the instruments referenced herein, and to consummate the
transaction contemplated hereby;
(2) All requisite action (corporate, partnership or
otherwise) has been taken by Seller in connection with the entering into this
Agreement, the instruments referenced herein, and the consummation of the
transaction contemplated hereby, and no other consent of any partner,
shareholder, trustee, trustor, beneficiary, creditor, investor, judicial or
administrative body, governmental authority or other party is required;
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(3) The individuals executing this Agreement and the
instruments referenced herein on behalf of Seller and the partners of Seller, if
any, have the legal power, right, and actual authority to bind Seller to the
terms and conditions hereof and thereof; and
(4) Neither the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the documents and instruments referenced herein, nor the
incurrence of the obligations set forth herein, nor the consummation of the
transaction contemplated herein, nor compliance with the terms of this Agreement
and the documents and instruments referenced herein will be impeded by any
terms, conditions or provisions of any bond, note, or other evidence of
indebtedness or any contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan,
partnership agreement, lease or other agreement or instrument affecting the
Property to which Seller is a party.
(ii) LEGAL ACTIONS. Seller has not been served with respect to
any, and, to Seller's knowledge, there are no, pending actions, suits,
arbitrations, claims or proceedings, at law, in equity or otherwise, affecting,
all or any portion of the Property, the Leases, the Contracts, the Operating
Agreements or the Existing Encumbrance or in which Seller is a party by reason
of Seller's ownership of the Property which would materially adversely affect
the value of the Property or the use or operation of the Property for its
intended use, including but not limited to, judicial, municipal or
administrative proceedings in eminent domain, noticed alleged building code
violations, health and safety violations, federal, state or local agency action
regarding environmental matters, lease disputes, federal environmental
protection agency or zoning violations, personal injuries or property damages
alleged to have occurred at the Property or by reason of the condition or use of
or construction on the Property. To Seller's knowledge, no environmental, zoning
or other land-use regulation proceedings are instituted, pending, or threatened,
which would materially adversely affect the value of the Property or the use and
operation of the Property for its intended purpose.
(iii) COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. To Seller's knowledge, all material
requirements of all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, requirements,
regulations, building codes and environmental rules of any governmental agency,
body or subdivision thereof bearing on the Property, the construction of the
Improvements, and/or Seller's operation of the Property have been substantially
complied with.
(iv) GOVERNMENTAL PERMITS AND APPROVALS. To Seller's knowledge,
Seller has obtained all licenses, permits, certificates and approvals required
from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Property for the
present use and operation of the Property, the absence of which might have a
material adverse effect on the value of the Property or the use and operation of
the Property for its intended purpose, and Seller has not received any written
notice that remains outstanding or uncured that any licenses, permits and
approvals, the absence of which might have a material adverse effect on the
value of the Property or the use and operation of the Property for its intended
purpose, (1) are invalid, (2) have been violated, (3) have lapsed, terminated or
been revoked, and/or (4) are otherwise no longer in full force and effect.
(v) TAXES. To Seller's knowledge, other than the amounts
disclosed in the Title Report and/or the tax bills delivered to Buyer pursuant
to Paragraph 12(a) and supplementary real property taxes relating to any recent
improvements or work in progress on the Property, no other real property taxes
or real property assessments have been or will be assessed against the Property
for the Current Tax Year. Seller has no knowledge, and Seller has received no
written notice to the contrary, of any special real property assessments (e.g.
improvement districts) not reflected in the Title Report or the above-referenced
tax bills which have been levied against the Property or which will result from
work, activities or improvements done to the Property by Seller. Seller has no
knowledge and Seller has received no written notice to the contrary of any
intended public improvements which will result in any material charge being
levied against, or in the creation of any lien upon, the Property not reflected
in the Title Report or the above-referenced tax bills.
(vi) INSURANCE NOTICES. Seller has not received any written
notice that remains uncured or outstanding from any of Seller's insurance
carriers or any insurance carrier of any Tenant or REA Party of any material
defects or inadequacies in the Property that would adversely affect the
insurability of the Property or the cost of any such insurance. Except as
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identified on EXHIBIT "V," there are no pending insurance claims with respect to
all or any portion of the Property of which Seller is aware
(vii) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Except to the extent, if any,
disclosed in any of the environmental investigation studies delivered by Seller
to Buyer and scheduled on EXHIBIT "V"
(1) Except for the use, storage and disposal of cleaning
and maintenance supplies and materials (which may contain Hazardous Materials
(as hereinafter defined) in the ordinary course of the operation and
maintenance of a regional shopping center and as permitted by all applicable
law, Seller has not generated, used, manufactured, treated, released,
disposed or stored any Hazardous Materials and, to Seller's knowledge, there
has been no generation, use, manufacture, treatment, release, disposal or
storage of Hazardous Materials, on the Property in violation of applicable
law;
(2) to Seller's knowledge, the Property is not presently
used for the generation, treatment, storage, manufacture, disposal, handling,
transportation or use of any Hazardous Materials in violation of applicable law;
(3) Seller has received no written notice that remains
uncured or outstanding of, and to Seller's knowledge, there are no
investigations, administrative proceedings, notices of violation or other civil
or criminal actions threatened or pending alleging, noncompliance with or
violation of any statute, regulation or ordinance, respecting the actual or
suspected generation, use, manufacture, treatment, release, disposal or storage
of any Hazardous Materials at, in or on the Property;
(4) to Seller's knowledge, there is not now any aboveground
or underground storage tank for Hazardous Materials located on or under the
Property; and
(5) to Seller's knowledge, the Property is in material
compliance with all applicable law respecting Hazardous Materials;
(6) The term "Hazardous Materials" means: (i)
polychlorinated biphenyls ("PCBs") or "PCB ITEMS" (as defined in 40 C.F.R
Sec. 761.3) or any equipment which contains PCBs; (ii) any asbestos or
asbestos-containing materials; (iii) stored, leaked or spilled petroleum
products; and (iv) any other chemical, material or substance (a) which is
regulated as a "toxic substance" (as defined by the Toxic Substance Control Act,
15 U.S.C. Sec. 2601 et seq., as amended), (b) which is a "hazardous waste" (as
defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 6901 et
seq., as amended), (c) which is a "hazardous substance" (as defined by the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601 et seq., as amended), or (d) exposure to which,
or generation, use, manufacture, treatment, release, disposal or storage of
which is prohibited, limited or regulated by any federal, state, county,
regional, local or other governmental statute, regulation, ordinance or
authority.
(viii) SCHEDULE OF LEASES AND RENT ROLL. The schedule of Leases
("SCHEDULE OF LEASES") attached hereto as EXHIBIT "B-1" is true, correct and
complete in all material respects, and the Rent Roll attached hereto as Exhibit
"B-2" is true, accurate and complete in all material respects. On or immediately
prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser an updated Schedule
of Leases which will be true, correct and complete in all material respects as
of that date and an updated Rent Roll which will be true, accurate and complete
as of that date. The Schedule of Leases contains a list of each Lease and the
name of the tenant or occupant thereunder ("TENANT"). To Seller's knowledge,
there are no other occupancy agreements (whether oral or written) affecting the
Property other than the Leases, the Operating Agreements, the matters disclosed
in the Title Report and any new Leases entered into pursuant to Paragraph 12.
Seller further represents and warrants as follows with respect to each of the
Leases: (1) the Lease is in full force and effect and has not been terminated;
(2) the Lease constitutes the entire agreement with such Tenant relating to the
property leased to it under the Lease, and has not been amended, modified,
supplemented or extended (in writing or otherwise), except for such amendments,
modifications, supplements and extensions described on the Schedule of Leases;
(3) except as set forth on EXHIBIT "V," Seller has received no written notice
from the Tenant that remains outstanding or uncured that any material condition
of the Lease for
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Tenant's benefit remains unsatisfied or any work required to be performed by the
lessor thereunder remains incomplete or unperformed in any material respect and,
to Seller's knowledge, all material conditions of the Lease for Tenant's benefit
and all work required to be performed by the lessor thereunder have been
satisfied or completed in all material respects; (4) except as set forth on
EXHIBIT "V," the Tenant has no right of first refusal or option to purchase all
or any portion of the Property pursuant to the Lease; and (5) except as set
forth on EXHIBIT "V", Seller has received no written notice of material default
that remains uncured or outstanding and Seller has given no written notice of
default that remains uncured or outstanding. Pursuant to other provisions of
this Agreement, Buyer is to receive an Estoppel Certificate or Seller's Estoppel
Certificate with respect to at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the gross
leasable area that is occupied by Tenants as of the Opening of Escrow. Except
for a Tenant's certification that it is not in default under its Lease, to the
extent a Seller's Certificate warrants or an Estoppel Certificate certifies
information which is the subject of Seller's warranty under this Paragraph
13(a)(viii), thereafter, the warranty set forth herein shall be of no further
force or effect.
(ix) CONTRACTS; AGREEMENTS AFFECTING THE PROPERTY POST-CLOSING.
EXHIBIT "C" attached hereto is a schedule of the Contracts which, subject to
Buyer's election under Paragraph 12(h), will survive the Closing, which schedule
is true, correct and complete in all material respects. Except for the
Contracts, the Leases, the Operating Agreements, the Existing Encumbrance and
Assumption Agreements, any New Contracts or Contract Amendments entered into
pursuant to Paragraph 12, and the title exceptions shown in the Title Report,
there are no other agreements (whether oral or written) affecting the Property
which will survive the Closing. Seller further represents and warrants as
follows with respect to each of the Contracts: (1) the Contract is in full force
and effect and has not been terminated; (2) the Contract constitutes the entire
agreement of the parties thereto with respect to the subject matter thereof, and
has not been amended, modified, supplemented or extended (in writing or
otherwise), except for such amendments, modifications, supplements and
extensions described on EXHIBIT "C" and any Contract Amendments made pursuant to
Paragraph 12 and any oral agreements between Seller's on-site representatives in
the field and the on-site representatives of the other party regarding
non-material changes in the manner, method or scope of performance; and (3)
except as set forth on EXHIBIT "V," Seller has received no written notice of
default that remains uncured or outstanding and Seller has given no written
notice of default that remains uncured or outstanding.
(x) OPERATING AGREEMENTS. EXHIBIT "E" attached hereto is a
true, correct and complete schedule of all agreements and contracts with the REA
Parties ("OPERATING AGREEMENTS") and there are no other agreements of any kind
between Seller and the REA Parties (whether oral or written) except the
Operating Agreements. With respect to each of the Operating Agreements: (1) the
Operating Agreement has not been terminated; (2) the Operating Agreement
constitutes the entire agreement of the parties thereto with respect to the
Property, and has not been amended, modified, supplemented or extended (in
writing or otherwise), except for such amendments, modifications, supplements
and extensions described on EXHIBIT "E" and; (3) except as set forth on
EXHIBIT "V," Seller has received no written notice of default that remains
uncured and Seller has given no written notice of default that remains uncured
or outstanding. To the extent an REA Estoppel Certificate certifies information
which is the subject of Seller's warranty under this Paragraph 13(a)(x),
thereafter, the warranty set forth herein shall be of no further force or
effect.
(xi) EXHIBIT "F" attached hereto is a true, correct and
complete schedule of the loan documents constituting the Existing Encumbrance
and with the exception of the Assumption Agreements, there are no other
agreements of any kind between Seller and Beneficiary respecting the Existing
Encumbrance (whether oral or written); provided, however that the Assumption
Agreements will modify the Existing Encumbrance as of the Close of Escrow. With
respect to each of the loan documents constituting the Existing Encumbrance: (1)
such document is valid and in full force and effect, and has not been
terminated; (2) the loan documents constituting the Existing Encumbrance
constitute the entire agreement of the parties thereto with respect to the
Property, and have not been amended, modified, supplemented or extended (in
writing or otherwise), except for such amendments, modifications, supplements
and extensions described on EXHIBIT "F"; and (3) to Seller's knowledge, there
has been no default or event which, with the giving of notice or the passage of
time, or both, would constitute a default
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by any party thereto, and no party to such loan documents have asserted any
defense to, or offset or claims against, the performance of its obligations
under the loan documents. To the extent any of the documents received from
Beneficiary certify information which is the subject of Seller's warranty under
this Paragraph 13(a)(xi), thereafter, the warranty set forth herein shall be of
no further force or effect.
(xii) LEASING COMMISSIONS. The term "LEASING COMMISSIONS" means
any unpaid brokerage or leasing fees or commissions, finder's fees or other
compensation due or payable on an absolute or contingent basis to any person,
firm, corporation, or other entity, with respect to or on account of (i) any of
the Leases or (ii) pursuant to an agreement with Seller, a future Lease made
with a prospective Tenant of the Property introduced to or shown the Property
prior to the Closing. There are no Leasing Commissions owed or, to Seller's
knowledge, that will become due except as set forth on EXHIBIT "V" attached
hereto and Leasing Commissions arising from new Leases entered into pursuant to
Paragraph 12.
(xiii) SECURITY DEPOSITS. EXHIBIT "B-3" attached hereto is a list
of the amount of (A) all security deposits received from the Tenants, less
amounts previously applied or returned to such Tenants, and (B) any letters of
credit or other forms of non-cash documentation provided for such purpose in
lieu of cash. Such list is true and complete in all material respects.
(xiv) PHYSICAL AND OPERATING CONDITION. To Seller's knowledge
and except as set forth on EXHIBIT "V" there are no material physical,
structural, or mechanical defects in the Property (including, without
limitation, the plumbing, heating, sprinkler, air conditioning, ventilation and
electrical systems and the roof) and to Seller's knowledge, except as set forth
on EXHIBIT "V", all such items are in good operating condition and repair in all
material respects, subject; however, to normal wear and tear for equipment and
improvements of the same type, quality and age. As used in this Subparagraph
13(a)(xiv), the word "MATERIAL" with respect to patent defects shall mean any
physical, structural or mechanical defect (but not normal wear and tear for
equipment and improvements of the same type, quality and age) that individually
or in the aggregate would have a substantial adverse effect on the day to day
operation of the Property if left unaddressed or unrepaired.
(xv) EMPLOYEES. Attached hereto as EXHIBIT "W-1" is a true,
correct and complete list of all on-site employees employed by Seller with
respect to the Property. Attached hereto as EXHIBIT "W-2" is a true, correct and
complete list of all on-site employees employed by Seller's property manager
("SELLER'S MANAGER") with respect to the Property. There are no collective
bargaining or employment agreements between Seller and/or Seller's Manager and
the employees listed on EXHIBIT "W-1" or EXHIBIT "W-2".
(xvi) TENANT INCENTIVES. The term "TENANT INCENTIVES" means all
tenant improvement allowances which lessor under the Leases is obligated to pay
to Tenants. Except as indicated on EXHIBIT "V" and Tenant Incentives arising
under new Leases entered into pursuant to Paragraph 12, no Tenant Incentives
shall become due after the Close of Escrow under any of the Leases or, to
Seller's knowledge, with respect to any renewal or extension thereof or the
leasing of additional space by any Tenant.
(xvii) KNOWLEDGE. Seller represents and warrants that the
personnel identified in Paragraph 13(c) below are the employees and officers of
Seller, Seller's general partner(s) or Seller's Manager who are the most likely
to have received information regarding the Property in the ordinary course of
their duties.
(b) NOTICE AND CURE. Promptly after first actually learning of such
information, Buyer shall advise Seller in writing (the "BUYER'S REPRESENTATION
NOTICE") of any information Buyer receives prior to the Close of Escrow which
Buyer regards as a material breach of a representation or warranty of Seller
hereunder. Following the delivery of Buyer's Representation Notice, except in
the case where Seller knew that the subject representation or warranty was
untrue or inaccurate when initially given, (i) Seller may, by written notice to
Buyer ("SELLER'S CURE NOTICE"), delivered to Buyer within ten (10) days after a
Buyer's Representation Notice, undertake to cure the subject breach or
warranty (which, in the case of a knowledge based representation or warranty,
shall mean the cure of the related underlying deficiency in the Property) and,
in the event of such election, by notice to Buyer and Escrow Holder, to extend
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Closing Date up to thirty (30) days to the extent necessary to complete such
cure to the reasonable satisfaction of Buyer, and (ii) if Seller elects not to
perform such cure, Seller shall have no liability hereunder for breach of the
subject representation or warranty, rather, provided Buyer was unaware of the
subject breach prior to the Contingency Date, Buyer shall have the right, as
Buyer's sole and exclusive remedy, exercisable by giving notice to Seller and
Escrow Holder within ten (10) days after Buyer's receipt of the Seller's Cure
Notice, either (x) to terminate this Agreement and the Escrow, in which event
neither party shall have any further obligations to the other hereunder, subject
to the Surviving Provisions, or (y) to consummate the transaction contemplated
hereby. The Closing Date shall be extended to the extent necessary to
accommodate the notice and cure periods set forth in this Paragraph. Except in
the case where Seller knew that the subject representation or warranty was
untrue when initially given, (i) in the event that at the Close of Escrow, Buyer
has actual knowledge that a representation or warranty of Seller contained
herein is untrue or incorrect, and Buyer nevertheless elects to proceed to Close
of Escrow, Buyer waives any claim it may have against Seller for a breach of
such representation or warranty and (ii) in the event that prior to the
Contingency Date, Buyer has actual knowledge that a representation or warranty
of Seller contained herein is untrue or incorrect, and Buyer nevertheless elects
to proceed beyond the Contingency Date without giving a Buyer's Representation
Notice, Buyer waives any claim it may have against Seller for a breach of such
representation or warranty. As used in this Agreement, the terms "ACTUAL
KNOWLEDGE" and "ACTUALLY AWARE" shall not include any fact contained in any
document that has not actually been reviewed by Buyer.
(c) DEFINITION OF KNOWLEDGE. Where a representation or warranty is
limited to the knowledge of Seller or the knowledge of Seller is referred to
herein, such representation or warranty or reference is deemed to be limited to
the current, actual knowledge, without independent investigation or inquiry
except as described below, of Seller's and Seller's Manager's personnel as
follows: Mary Allman Boyle, Tom Leeman, John Walker, Kurt Sullivan, Jeff Miyaoka
and Tim Schwartz. Inquiry is limited to the inquiry of Seller in the form of a
questionnaire, respecting all matters for which Seller is making a
representation hereunder, directed to and/or interview with the personnel
identified above and such other personnel of Seller or Seller's Manager one
would reasonably make inquiry of given the subject matter of the representations
and warranties.
(d) LIMITATION ON SURVIVAL. The representations and warranties and
indemnities of Seller set forth in this Agreement and in any Exhibits to this
Agreement shall survive the Close of Escrow and continue until January 1, 1998
and shall automatically lapse and become null and void after said period, and
Buyer shall thereafter be barred from bringing or asserting any claim against
Seller under any indemnity or by reason of a breach of any of such
representations or warranties by Seller unless prior to the expiration of such
time period, such claim is asserted in writing delivered to Seller specifying
the claim under the indemnity or the alleged breach and the specific factual
basis for the same.
14. BUYER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. In consideration of Seller
entering into this Agreement and as an inducement to Seller to sell the
Property to Buyer, Buyer makes the following representations and warranties,
each of which is material and is being relied upon by Seller:
(a) Buyer is a limited partnership duly formed, validly existing and
in good standing under the laws of the State of California, and is not
insolvent. Buyer has the legal power, right and authority to enter into this
Agreement and the instruments referenced herein, and to consummate the
transaction contemplated hereby;
(b) All requisite action (corporate, trust, partnership or otherwise)
has been taken by Buyer in connection with the entering into this Agreement, the
instruments referenced herein, and the consummation of the transaction
contemplated hereby. No other consent of any partner, shareholder, trustee,
trustor, beneficiary, creditor, investor, judicial or administrative body,
governmental authority or other party is required;
(c) The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments
referenced herein on behalf of Buyer and the partners of Buyer, if any, have the
legal power, right, and actual authority to bind Buyer to the terms and
conditions hereof and thereof; and
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(d) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
documents and instruments referenced herein, nor the incurrence of the
obligations set forth herein, nor the consummation of the transaction
contemplated herein, nor compliance with the terms of this Agreement and the
documents and instruments referenced herein will be impeded by any terms,
conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, any bond, note, or
other evidence of indebtedness or any contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of
trust, loan, partnership agreement, lease or other agreement or instrument to
which Buyer is a party.
15. DEFAULT - REMEDIES.
(a) SELLERS REMEDIES; LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. IF BUYER IS IN BREACH OF
THIS AGREEMENT AND THE CLOSE OF ESCROW FAILS TO OCCUR BY REASON OF SUCH DEFAULT,
THEN SELLER MAY ELECT TO TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT AND THE ESCROW (IN WHICH EVENT
SELLER SHALL THEREUPON BE RELEASED FROM ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER AND
THEREUNDER) BUYER AND SELLER AGREE THAT, BASED UPON THE CIRCUMSTANCES NOW
EXISTING, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, IT WOULD BE IMPRACTICAL OR EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO
ESTABLISH SELLER'S DAMAGE BY REASON OF BUYER'S DEFAULT. ACCORDINGLY, BUYER AND
SELLER AGREE THAT IT WOULD BE REASONABLE AT SUCH TIME TO AWARD SELLER
"LIQUIDATED DAMAGES" EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF THE DEPOSIT. SELLER AND BUYER
ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE FOREGOING AMOUNT IS REASONABLE AS LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES AND SHALL BE SELLER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
RELIEF, RIGHT OR REMEDY, AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO WHICH SELLER MIGHT OTHERWISE BE
ENTITLED BY REASON OF BUYER'S DEFAULT AT OR PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF ESCROW IN ANY
COVENANT, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. ACCORDINGLY, IF
BUYER COMMITS A DEFAULT IN ANY COVENANT, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT AND THE CLOSE OF ESCROW FAILS TO OCCUR BY REASON OF SUCH DEFAULT,
SELLER MAY ELECT TO TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT AND THE ESCROW, WHEREUPON SELLER
SHALL BE RELIEVED FROM ALL LIABILITY HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER, AND ESCROW HOLDER
SHALL (I) CANCEL THE ESCROW, AND (II) DISBURSE TO SELLER THE DEPOSIT (OR THE
INITIAL DEPOSIT IN THE CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE BUYER'S DEFAULT IS ITS FAILURE TO MAKE
THE ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT WHEN AND IF REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT).
SELLER AND BUYER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE PROVISIONS
OF THIS PARAGRAPH AND BY THEIR INITIALS IMMEDIATELY BELOW AGREE TO BE BOUND BY
ITS TERMS. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, SELLER SHALL RETAIN ALL RIGHTS AND
REMEDIES AGAINST BUYER CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER
THE SURVIVING PROVISIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SEEK
INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE AND/OR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO SUCH
OBLIGATIONS.
Seller's Initials Buyer's Initials
/s/ DLH MAB /s/ RAB
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(b) BUYER'S REMEDIES. If Seller is in breach of this Agreement and
the Close of Escrow fails to occur by reason of the same, Buyer shall be
entitled to (i) terminate this Agreement and the Escrow (in which event Buyer
shall thereupon be released from its obligations hereunder and thereunder) and
receive a return of the Deposit together with all interest thereon and (ii) all
other rights and remedies under law or equity, including the right to seek the
specific performance of Seller's obligations under this Agreement and to recover
any and all damages suffered by Buyer by reason of Seller's default. In
addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall retain all rights and
remedies against Seller concerning the enforcement of Seller's obligations under
the Surviving Provisions under this Agreement, including the right to seek
injunctive relief, specific performance and/or damages with respect to such
obligations.
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16. DAMAGE OR CONDEMNATION PRIOR TO CLOSING.
(a) MATERIAL DAMAGE. In the event that prior to the Close of Escrow,
the Property, or any material portion thereof (as determined in subparagraph (e)
below), is destroyed or materially damaged (as determined in subparagraph (e)
below), Buyer shall have the right, exercisable by giving written notice to
Seller within fifteen (15) days after receipt of written notice of such damage
or destruction, either (i) to terminate this Agreement and the Escrow, in which
event neither party hereto shall have any further rights or obligations
hereunder, subject to the Surviving Provisions, or (ii) to accept the Property
in its then condition and to proceed with the consummation of the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement, with a reduction in the Purchase Price equal to
the estimated cost to restore.
(b) NON-MATERIAL DAMAGE. In the event that prior to the Close of
Escrow there is any non-material damage to the Property, or any part thereof,
Seller may repair or replace the damaged improvements prior to the Close of
Escrow (and, if necessary to allow Seller time to complete such repair or
replacement, the Close of Escrow will be extended by the number of days
necessary to complete such repair or replacement, but in no event may the Close
of Escrow be extended by more than thirty (30) days). If Seller completes such
repair or replacement, Seller shall retain its rights to any insurance proceeds
payable by reason of such damage or destruction. In the event Seller is unable
or unwilling to repair or replace the damaged improvements, Seller shall notify
Buyer in writing of such fact and Buyer shall accept the Property in its then
condition with a reduction in the Purchase Price equal to the estimated cost to
restore and proceed with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
(c) MATERIAL TAKING. In the event that prior to the Close of Escrow,
all or any material portion of the Property is subject to a taking by a public
or governmental authority, Buyer shall have the right, exercisable by giving
written notice to Seller within fifteen (15) days after receiving written notice
of such taking, either (i) to terminate this Agreement, in which event neither
party hereto shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder, subject to
the Surviving Provisions, or (ii) to accept the Property in its then condition,
without a reduction in the Purchase Price, and to receive an assignment of all
of Seller's rights to any condemnation award or proceeds payable by reason of
such taking. If Buyer elects to proceed under clause (ii) above, Seller shall
not compromise, settle or adjust any claims to such award without Buyer's prior
written consent not unreasonably withheld.
(d) NON-MATERIAL TAKING. In the event that prior to the Close of
Escrow, any non-material portion of the Property is subject to a taking by any
public or governmental authority, Buyer shall accept the Property in its then
condition and proceed with the consummation of the transaction contemplated by
this Agreement, in which event Buyer shall be entitled to an assignment of all
of Seller's rights to any award or proceeds payable in connection with such
taking. In the event of any such non-material taking, Seller shall not
compromise, settle or adjust any claims to such award without Buyer's prior
written consent not unreasonably withheld.
(e) DEFINITION OF MATERIAL. For purposes of this Paragraph 16, damage
to the Property, or a taking of a portion thereof, shall be deemed to be
material or involve a material portion thereof if (i) the estimated cost of
restoration or repair, as estimated by Buyer in Buyer's reasonable discretion,
or by the Independent Contractor in the event Seller disputes Buyer's estimate,
of such damage or the amount of the condemnation award with respect to such
taking shall exceed one percent (1%) of the Purchase Price, (ii) access to the
Property is prevented or otherwise impeded for in excess of sixty (60) days by
the casualty or taking, (iii) occupancy in excess of Ten Thousand (10,000)
square feet of space in the Property is prevented for in excess of sixty (60)
days due to such casualty or taking, or (iv) all or any portion of the parking
areas of the Property are taken.
(f) NOTICE OF TAKING. Seller agrees to give Buyer prompt written
notice of any taking of, proposed taking of, damage to or destruction of the
Property.
17. NOTICES. All approvals, notices or other communications required or
permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered or
delivered by overnight commercial carrier, sent by registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested,
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or sent by telefacsimile ("FAX") machine capable of confirming transmission and
receipt, provided that a hard copy of the notice is delivered or mailed in the
manner set forth above no later than one business day after transmission by Fax.
Notice shall be deemed effective upon the earlier of (i) if personally
delivered, the date of delivery to the address of the party set forth below;
(ii) if delivered by overnight commercial carrier, on the date of delivery, as
shown on the carrier's delivery receipt, (iii) if mailed, on the date of
delivery as shown by the sender's registry or certification receipt or (iv) if
sent by Fax, when confirmation of complete transmission and receipt is received
by the transmitting party, provided such conformation is received on or before
5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on a business day; if such confirmation is received
after 5:00 p.m (Pacific Time) on a business day or at any time on a non-business
day, notice will be deemed given on the next business day. For purposes of this
Paragraph, a business day is Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed
by the United States Postal Service.
To Buyer: c/o The Macerich Company
Two Galleria Tower
13455 Noel Road, Suite 1480
Dallas, Texas 75240
Attention: Edward C. Coppola, Jr.
Phone No.: (214) 385-9858
Fax No.: (214) 458-7021
With a copy to: c/o The Macerich Company
233 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700
Santa Monica, California 90401
Attention: Richard A. Bayer, Esq.
Phone No.: (310) 394-6911
Fax No.: (310) 395-2791
and a copy to: O'Melveny & Myers
1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 700
Los Angeles, California 90067
Attention: James H. Kinney, Esq.
Phone No.: (310) 246-6850
Fax No.: (310) 246-6779
To Seller: Vintage Faire Associates
c/o The Hahn Company
4350 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 400
San Diego, California 92122
Attention: Mary Allman-Boyle,
Vice President, Dispositions
Phone No.: (619) 546-1001
Fax No.: (619) 546-3396
With a copy to: Vintage Faire Associates
c/o The Hahn Company
4350 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 400
San Diego, California 92122
Attention: Tom Leeman
Phone No.: (619) 546-1001
Fax No.: (619) 546-3396
With a copy to: Allen', Matkins, Leck, Gamble & Mallory LLP
501 West Broadway, Suite 900
San Diego, California 92101
Attention: Dana I. Schiffman, Esq.
Phone No.: (619) 233-1155
Fax No.: (619) 233-1158
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To Escrow Holder: Commonwealth Land Title Company
888 West 6th Street
Los Angeles, California 90017
Attention: Mai Ly Marsh and Gayle Debec
Phone No.: (800) 432-0706 Ext. 112/137
Fax No.: (213) 627-8722
Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner
detailed in this Paragraph. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the
inability to deliver because of changed address of which no notice was given
shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request or
communication sent.
18. BROKERS. Upon the Close of Escrow, Seller shall pay a real estate
brokerage commission to Eastdil Realty Company, L.L.C. ("BROKER") with respect
to this transaction in accordance with Seller's separate agreement with Broker
and Seller hereby agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold Buyer free and
harmless from and against any and all commissions or other claims Broker may
assert in connection with the parties entering into, or consummating the
transactions contemplated by, this Agreement to the extent not based upon any
statement, representation or agreement made by Buyer. If any additional claims
for broker's or finders' fees or commissions for the consummation of this
Agreement arise, then Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify, protect, save harmless
and defend Seller from and against such claims if they are based upon any act or
omission of Buyer, and Seller hereby agrees to indemnify, protect, save harmless
and defend Buyer from and against such claims if they are based upon any act or
omission of Seller. The indemnity provisions of this Paragraph shall survive the
termination of this Agreement and the Close of Escrow.
19. LEGAL FEES. In the event of the bringing of any action or suit by a
party hereto against another party hereunder by reason of any breach of any of
the covenants, representations or warranties hereunder of the other party, the
prevailing party in such action or dispute, as determined by final judgment of a
court of competent jurisdiction, shall be entitled to have and recover of and
from the other party all costs and expenses of suit, including reasonable
attorneys' fees. Any judgment or order entered in any final judgment shall
contain a specific provision providing for the recovery of all costs and
expenses of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees (collectively "COSTS")
incurred in obtaining, enforcing, perfecting and executing such judgment. For
the purposes of this Paragraph, Costs shall include, without limitation,
attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in (i) post-judgment motions, (ii)
contempt proceeding, (iii) garnishment, levy, and debtor and third party
examination, (iv) discovery, and (v) bankruptcy litigation.
20. "AS-IS" NATURE OF SALE. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that, except as
set forth in this Agreement, and/or any Exhibits or documents delivered by
Seller at the Closing, the sale of the Property as provided for herein is made
on an "AS-IS" condition and basis and that Seller has not made, does not make
and specifically negates and disclaims any representations, warranties,
promises, covenants, agreements or guarantees of any kind or character
whatsoever, whether express or implied, oral or written, past, present or
future, of, as to, concerning or with respect to (a) the value, nature, quality
or condition of the Property, including, without limitation, the water, soil and
geology; (b) the income to be derived from the Property; (c) the suitability of
the Property for any and all activities and uses which Buyer may conduct
thereon; (d) the compliance of or by the Property or its operation with any
laws, rules, ordinances or regulations of any applicable governmental authority
or body; (e) the habitability, merchantability, marketability, profitability or
fitness for a particular purpose of the Property; (f) the manner or quality of
the construction or materials incorporated into the Property; (g) the manner,
quality, state of repair or lack of repair of the Property; or (h) any other
matter with respect to the Property, and specifically, except as set forth in
this Agreement, and/or any Exhibits or documents delivered by Seller at the
Closing, that Seller has not made, does not make, and specifically disclaims any
representations regarding compliance with any environmental protection,
pollution or land use laws, rules, regulations, orders or requirements, or the
disposal or existence, in or on the Property, of any Hazardous Materials. Buyer
further acknowledges and agrees that having been given the opportunity to
inspect the Property, Buyer is relying solely on its own investigation of the
Property and not on any information provided or to be provided by Seller, except
as set forth in this Agreement, and/or any Exhibits or documents delivered by
Seller at the Closing. Buyer further acknowledges and agrees that any
information provided or to be provided by or on
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behalf of Seller with respect to the Property was obtained from a variety of
sources and that Seller has not made any independent investigation or
verification of such information and except as set forth in this Agreement,
and/or any Exhibits or documents delivered by Seller at the Closing makes no
representations as to the accuracy or completeness of such information. Seller
is not liable or bound in any manner by any oral or written statements,
representations or information pertaining to the Property, or the operation
thereof, furnished by any real estate broker, agent, employee, servant or other
person. Except for Seller's representations, warranties and indemnities set
forth in this Agreement, and/or any Exhibits or documents delivered by Seller at
the Closing, Buyer further acknowledges and agrees that it accepts the Property
subject to all faults, defects and conditions and adverse circumstances that are
not now known or which may first become apparent in the future including, but
limited to, the legal noncompliance of, and defects in, construction (whether in
design, materials or workmanship) or development of the Improvements, the
inadequacy of the Property or any portion thereof (including any inadequate
operating condition) for its intended use, changes in law, changes in the
solvency or continued operation of any occupants, changes in occupancy, and any
changes in surrounding property.
21. ENTRY AND INDEMNIFICATION. During the term of the Escrow, upon
reasonable notice to Seller, Buyer, its agents, contractors and subcontractors
shall have the right (i) to enter upon the Property, at reasonable times during
ordinary business hours, to make any and all inspections and tests as Buyer
reasonably deems desirable and which may be accomplished without causing any
alteration or damage to the Property or interference with the occupants of the
Property, and (ii) to audit, examine and copy any and all books and records
maintained by Seller or its agents relating to receipts and expenditures
pertaining to the Property for 1994, 1995 and 1996. Buyer shall not conduct any
subsurface investigation of the Property unless, on the basis of the results of
Buyer's consultant's Phase I environmental report, Buyer's consultant reasonably
concludes that such investigation is recommended in order to determine whether
or not the Property has an environmental condition. Buyer may contact the major
department stores without prior authorization from or coordination with Seller.
Buyer may contact and interview other occupants, employees of Seller and
employees of Seller's Manager, only in the presence of a representative of
Seller; provided, however, Seller may waive this requirement with respect to
some or all occupants or employees and shall make a representative available for
such purposes at reasonable times at the Property for such purpose; further,
provided, however, that Buyer may not make offers of employment to any such
employees or indicate that it will or may make offers of employment to any such
employees until after the Contingency Date. Promptly on request, Seller shall
provide Buyer with an updated list of all employees of Seller, if any, and all
employees of Seller's Manager. Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller and
the Property harmless from any and all costs, loss, damages or expenses, of any
kind or nature, arising out of or resulting from such entry and/or activities
upon the Property by Buyer, its agents, contractors and/or subcontractors,
including, without limitation, any inspection or test of the Property performed
by or for Buyer and any mechanics' liens that may be filed against the Property
as a result thereof, including, but not limited to, all inspections or tests
upon the Property made by Buyer, its agents, contractors or subcontractors prior
to the date of this Agreement. Buyer's obligations under the preceding sentence
shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the. Close of Escrow. Prior
to entry upon the Property and at all times thereafter while Buyer is conducting
any inspections of the Property pursuant to this Paragraph, Buyer shall maintain
commercial liability insurance covering the activities of Buyer and its agents,
contractors and subcontractors upon the Property, with a combined single limit
of at least Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) for bodily and personal injury
and property damage. Such liability insurance shall name Seller as an additional
insured. Prior to entry upon the Property, Buyer shall deliver to Seller a
certificate of insurance evidencing that Buyer has obtained the insurance
required by this Paragraph, which certificate shall provide that the insurer
will give Seller at least (30) days written notice prior to any material change,
cancellation or non-renewal of the insurance policy. Such insurance shall be
primary, and any insurance maintained by Seller for its own protection shall be
secondary or excess and not contributing to the insurance maintained by Buyer
pursuant to this Paragraph.
22. CONFIDENTIALITY. Except as may be required by law such as in
connection with real property transfer filings, Buyer agrees, until the Closing
occurs, to maintain the confidentiality of all information respecting the
Property (including the terms and provisions of this Agreement) received from
Seller, Seller's employees or agents or from Buyer's inspections; provided,
however, Buyer shall be permitted to disclose such information to its employees,
consultants,
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lenders, attorneys and/or agents responsible for this transaction provided such
third parties similarly maintain the confidentiality of such information. Until
the Closing occurs, neither Buyer nor Seller shall make any general public
statements or news releases, or any statements that may become public, regarding
this transaction except with the prior written consent of the other party and
only in coordination with the other party if such coordination is requested.
23. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. Repairs or improvements which must be made on an
emergency basis in the interests of safety or avoidance of imminent material
damage to the Improvements or to satisfy governmental or insurance requirements
are referred to herein as "EMERGENCY WORK." "CAPITAL EXPENDITURES" means those
expenditures regarded as capital expenditures in accordance with generally
accepted accounting procedures (consistently applied) and which are related to
the Property that Seller has actually incurred during the period between the
Opening of Escrow and the Close of Escrow, excluding, however, any expenditures
relating to (i) tenant improvement work, (ii) work commenced by Seller prior to
and continuing after the Opening of Escrow, and (iii) any work undertaken by
Seller to remedy a physical condition matter disapproved by Buyer pursuant to
Paragraph 5(a)(ii) above. Except for Emergency Work, Seller shall notify Buyer
of any work ("WORK") that Seller desires to commence after the Opening of Escrow
that will result in Capital Expenditures. Such notice shall include a detailed
description of the Work, the estimated cost of the Work and a schedule of
performance for the Work. Buyer shall have ten (10) days after receipt of such
notice to approve or disapprove the increase of the Purchase Price by the lesser
of the amount of the Capital Expenditures so estimated by Seller or the actual
cost of the Work or such lesser amount as may be specified by Buyer, which
approval or disapproval shall be in Buyer's reasonable discretion. If Buyer
fails to approve an increase of the Purchase Price by at least the lesser of the
estimated cost of the Work and the actual cost of the Work, Seller may elect in
its sole discretion whether or not to proceed with the Work. The failure of
Buyer to notify Seller of Buyer's approval or disapproval within said ten (10)
day period shall be deemed Buyer's approval of the proposed Work. The Capital
Expenditures which are approved pursuant to the foregoing are referred to
collectively as "APPROVED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES." Seller shall provide Buyer
copies of all invoices and receipts for all Approved Capital Expenditures paid
or incurred by Seller after the Opening of Escrow and, provided the Work is
completed by the Closing Date to Buyer's reasonable satisfaction, the Purchase
Price shall be increased by the amount of all Approved Capital Expenditures
actually paid for by Seller as evidenced by such receipts. Any cost of the Work
exceeding the amount of the Approved Capital Expenditures and all other Capital
Expenditures including any Emergency Work shall be paid for by Seller without
any increase in the Purchase Price.
24. ASSIGNMENT.
Neither party may assign, transfer or convey its rights or
obligations under this Agreement without the other party's prior written
consent, which may be withheld in such party's sole and absolute discretion.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer, without being relieved of liability
hereunder and without obtaining Seller's consent, shall have the right to
assign its rights and obligations hereunder or to nominate another person or
entity in whom title to the Property shall vest provided that (i) the
assignee or nominee is a person or entity that controls, is controlled by or
under, controlled with Buyer, (ii) the assignee or nominee assumes and agrees
to be bound by all the provisions of this Agreement applicable to Buyer
pursuant to a document acceptable to Seller, and (iii) Seller is notified of
such assignment at least ten (10) days prior to the Close of Escrow.
25. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) SURVIVAL OF COVENANTS. Subject to limitation as provided
elsewhere in this Agreement, the covenants, representations, warranties, and
indemnifications of both Buyer and Seller set forth in this Agreement shall
survive the Close of Escrow.
(b) REQUIRED ACTIONS OF BUYER AND SELLER. Buyer and Seller agree to
execute such instruments and documents and to diligently undertake such actions
as may be required in order to consummate the purchase and sale herein
contemplated.
(c) COMPUTATION OF TIME PERIODS. If any date or time period provided
for in this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or
legal holiday, then such date
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shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next day
which is not a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday.
(d) COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which,
together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
(e) CAPTIONS. Any captions to, or headings of, the paragraphs or
subparagraphs of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties
hereto, are not a part of this Agreement, and shall not be used for the
interpretation or determination of the validity of this Agreement or any
provision hereof.
(f) NO OBLIGATIONS TO THIRD PARTIES. Except as otherwise expressly
provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be
deemed to confer any rights upon, nor obligate any of the parties hereto, to any
person or entity other than the parties hereto.
(g) EXHIBITS. The Exhibits attached hereto are hereby incorporated
herein by this reference for all purposes.
(h) AMENDMENT TO THIS AGREEMENT. The terms of this Agreement may not
be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of
the parties hereto.
(i) WAIVER. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this
Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any further breach of any such
provision or any other provision hereof.
(j) APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California (without
giving effect to California's choice of law provisions); provided, however,
that any deeds, assignments, bills of sale or other conveyance documents
delivered in connection with this transaction shall be governed by the laws
of the State in which the Property is situated. Buyer and Seller hereby
irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of any California State or Federal
court over any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this
Agreement.
(k) FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES. Except as otherwise provided herein,
each of the parties hereto shall pay its own fees and expenses in connection
with this Agreement.
(l) ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements,
negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire
agreement between Buyer and Seller as to the subject matter hereof. No
subsequent agreement, representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or
by or to an employee, officer, agent or representative of either party hereto
shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be
bound thereby.
(m) SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. Subject to the restrictions set forth in
Paragraph 24 hereof, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the permitted successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
(n) CONSTRUCTION. The parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree
that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved
against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this
Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments hereto.
(o) TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence hereof with
respect to the performance of each and every term and provision of this
Agreement.
(p) VALIDITY. In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall
be held to be invalid, the same shall not affect in any respect whatsoever the
validity of the remainder of this Agreement.
(q) NO RECORDATION. Neither this Agreement nor a memorandum thereof
may be recorded in the Official Records.
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26. INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) INDEMNIFICATION OF BUYER. Seller hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend and to hold Buyer harmless from and against any losses, damages, costs
and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements) as a result of any obligations, liabilities, claims, liens or
encumbrances relating to (i) any claims for personal injury or property damage
alleged to have been suffered prior to the Closing by any third party relating
to the Property or Seller's interest therein, whether direct, contingent or
consequential, that arise out of events occurring before the Closing; (ii) any
breach by Seller of any of its representations, warranties, covenants and
agreements contained herein; and/or (iii) any Employee Claims (as defined in
Paragraph 27 below). In no event shall Buyer be entitled to the foregoing
indemnification and protection with respect to claims arising from the acts or
omissions of Buyer, its agents, contractors or subcontractors in connection with
Buyer's inspection of the Property.
(b) INDEMNIFICATION OF SELLER. Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend and to hold Seller harmless from and against any losses, damages, costs
and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements) as a result of any obligations, liabilities, claims, liens or
encumbrances relating to (i) any claims for personal injury or property damage
alleged to have been suffered after the Closing by any third party relating to
the Property or Buyer's interest therein, whether direct, contingent or
consequential, that arise out of events occurring after the Closing subject to
and without limiting Seller's indemnity under Paragraph 26(a)(ii) above, and/or
(ii) any breach by Buyer of any of its representations, warranties, covenants
and agreements contained herein.
27. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS.
(a) TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. Buyer and Seller agree that Buyer has not
assumed and shall not assume any obligations to (or regarding the employment
of), any persons previously or currently employed by Seller or Seller's Manager.
As of the Closing Date, Seller shall terminate or reassign and shall cause
Seller's Manager to terminate or reassign the employment of all of its and
Seller's Manager's employees employed at the Property in accordance with all
applicable laws. Seller shall provide Buyer with at least ten (10) business days
notice prior to the Scheduled Closing Date identifying such employees who are to
be reassigned.
(b) BUYER NOT LIABLE. Buyer shall not assume, shall not take subject to
and shall not be liable for, any liabilities or obligations of any kind or
nature, whether absolute, contingent, accrued, known or unknown, to former or
current employees of Seller or Seller's Manager: (i) which arise or accrue
prior to the Closing including, without limitation, any liabilities or
obligations of any of Seller or Seller's Manager in connection with any
employee benefit plans or collective bargaining agreements, employment
agreements or other similar arrangement, any liabilities or obligations with
respect to employment arising under any federal, state or municipal statute
or common law, or any liabilities or obligations in respect of retiree health
benefits, and (ii) with respect to severance payments or other termination
payments to the extent such employees are either not hired by Buyer at
Closing or not hired by Buyer on a permanent basis after the expiration of
any probational period (which probationary period shall not exceed ninety
(90) days) (collectively, "EMPLOYEE CLAIMS"). Seller covenants and agrees
that no liability respecting Employee Claims other than those portions
relating to vacation and/or sick pay shall be passed through or charged to
the Tenants either by Seller or Seller's Manager.
(c) OFFERING NEW EMPLOYMENT. As of the Closing Date, Buyer may, at its
option, offer employment to any employee of Seller and/or Seller's Manager on
such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon by Buyer and such
employees. Buyer agrees not to offer such employment to those employees which
are to be reassigned pursuant to the notice described in Paragraph 27(a)
above.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first written above.
"Buyer" MACERICH VINTAGE FAIRE LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership
By: MACERICH VINTAGE FAIRE GP CORP.,
a Delaware corporation
By: /s/ Richard A. Bayer
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Name: Richard A. Bayer
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Title: General Counsel & Secretary
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"Seller" VINTAGE FAIRE ASSOCIATES, a California
general partnership
By: Ernest W. Hahn, Inc., a California
corporation, general partner
By: /s/ Mary Allman Boyle
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Name: MARY ALLMAN BOYLE
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Title: ASSISTANT SECRETARY
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By: /s/ Douglas L. Hageman
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Name: DOUGLAS L. HAGEMAN
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Title: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT &
GENERAL COUNSEL
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ACCEPTANCE BY ESCROW HOLDER:
Commonwealth Land Title Company hereby acknowledges that it has received a
fully executed original or original executed counterparts of the foregoing
Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions and agrees to act
as Escrow Holder thereunder and to be bound by and strictly perform the terms
thereof as such terms apply to Escrow Holder.
Dated: October 10, 1996 Commonwealth Land Title Company
By: /s/ Donald A. Hallman
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Name: Donald A. Hallman
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Title: Sr. Vice President
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