CONXU CONX Corporation

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 11, 2024 (March 10, 2024)

 

 

CONX Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada	001-39677	85-2728630
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

5701 S. Santa Fe Dr.

Littleton, CO 80120
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 472-1542

 

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

  

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one share of Class A common stock and one-fourth of one redeemable warrant	CONXU	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share	CONX	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share	CONXW	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. 

 

On March 10, 2024, CONX Corp. (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, and EchoStar Real Estate Holding L.L.C. (“Seller”), a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation, entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), which provides for the Company’s purchase from the Seller of the commercial real estate property (the “Property”) in Littleton, Colorado, comprising the corporate headquarters of DISH Wireless, for a purchase price of $26.75 million (the “Purchase Price” and such transaction, the “Transaction”).

 

The Transaction has been structured to qualify as an asset acquisition that will meet the requirements of a “Business Combination”, as that term is defined in the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (as amended from time to time, the “Articles”). Accordingly, in connection with the consummation of the Transaction, the Company will provide all holders of shares of its Class A common stock, par value of $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Shares”) purchased in the Company’s initial public offering, the opportunity to have such shares redeemed pursuant to, and subject to the limitations of, the provisions of the Articles. The Company intends to prepare to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a tender offer statement as promptly as reasonably practicable after the signing of the Purchase Agreement.

 

The parties anticipate that the closing of the Transaction (the “Closing”) will occur in the second quarter of 2024. In the event the Closing does not occur on or before May 15, 2024, either party may terminate the Purchase Agreement by written notice to the other party.

 

Subsequent to the Closing, the Company anticipates to grow through acquisition opportunities, including, but not limited to, disruptive technologies and infrastructure assets to maximize the Company’s ability to drive shareholder value. While there can be no assurance that any of these opportunities will result in a definitive agreement or a completed transaction, the Company is currently involved in ongoing discussions regarding potential acquisitions with the objective of becoming a diversified operating entity focused on the future of communications and connectivity.  Any such acquisitions would be subject to, among other things, negotiations and significant due diligence, appropriate board and shareholder approvals, regulatory approvals and other conditions.

 

Inspection Period

 

The Purchase Agreement provides for a due diligence period beginning on March 10, 2024 and ending on April 15, 2024 (the “Inspection Period”) that is customary for a transaction of this nature. The final Purchase Price may be increased or decreased based upon the final appraisal reports obtained during the Inspection Period.

 

Seller Lease Agreement

 

The parties have also agreed to a form of sale lease-back agreement (the “Seller Lease Agreement”) to be entered into concurrently with the Closing, pursuant to which Seller will lease back the Property from the Company. The Seller Lease Agreement provides for (i) an initial term of 10 years, (ii) a base rent payable during the first year of the initial term of $228,500.00 per month, which will escalate annually at a rate of two percent per annum and (iii) two five-year renewal options for Seller, with the base rent upon a renewal to be revised to fair market value and subject to the same annual escalation terms. All of Seller's obligations under this Lease will be guaranteed by DISH Network Corporation, an affiliate Seller.

 

Conditions to Closing

 

The obligations of the Company and Seller to consummate the Transaction are conditioned on (i) the final form of the Seller Lease Agreement having been agreed and delivered to the title policy provider and (ii) the accuracy of the other party’s representations and warranties (subject to certain materiality exceptions) and the other party’s performance with and compliance with its covenants, agreements and obligations under the Purchase Agreement.

 

 

The Company’s obligation to consummate the Transaction is also conditioned on: (i) the Company having obtained a customary title policy with respect to the Property; (ii) the Company having provided all holders of Class A Shares purchased in the Company’s initial public offering the opportunity to have such shares redeemed and the Company having irrevocably accepted for payment all such shares validly delivered to the Company for redemption and not validly withdrawn; and (iii) the Company having obtained a fairness opinion from an independent investment banking firm or from an independent accounting or valuation firm concluding that the purchase of the Property for the Purchase Price is fair to the Company from a financial point of view.

 

Seller’s obligation to consummate the Transaction is also conditioned on Seller having obtained (i) approval of the Seller Lease Agreement by the audit committee of its board of directors and the disinterested members of its board of directors and (ii) an opinion from an independent accounting or valuation firm, or an independent commercial real estate appraiser or broker that the sale of the Property for the Purchase is fair to Seller from a financial point of view and the Seller Lease Agreement and the lease back of the Property are fair to Seller.

 

Representations and Warranties

 

The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations and warranties of the parties.

 

Covenants

 

The Purchase Agreement contains covenants by each of the parties during the period between the signing of the Purchase Agreement and the earlier of the Closing or the termination of the Purchase Agreement in accordance with its terms, including, among things, covenants regarding (i) the operation of the Property in the ordinary course of business; (ii) the termination by Seller of any of its contracts as requested by the Company (subject to certain exceptions); (iii) additional title matters with respect to the Property; and (iv) with respect to the Seller Lease Agreement.

 

Trust Account Waiver and Seller Release

 

The Company and Seller agreed that they do not and will not have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind against the Company’s Trust Account (including distributions therefrom).

 

Termination

 

The Purchase Agreement may be terminated by the Company in the event of any actual or threatened taking or condemnation for any public or quasi-public purpose or use by any competent authority in appropriate proceedings or by any right of eminent domain of all or any part of the Property between the date of the signing of the Purchase Agreement and the Closing, other than with respect to an Immaterial Taking (as defined in the Purchase Agreement). If the Purchase Agreement is terminated by the Purchaser, both parties will be relieved of any further obligations under the Purchase Agreement except for those obligations which expressly survive termination of the Purchase Agreement.

 

Preferred Stock Financing

 

As previously reported by the Company in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 1, 2023, the Company entered into a subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with Charles W. Ergen, the Company’s founder (the “Subscriber”) on November 1, 2023. Pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, the Subscriber agreed to purchase, and the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Subscriber, 17,391,300 shares of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $200 million, or $11.50 per share (the “Preferred Stock Financing”). The closing of the Preferred Stock Financing is contingent upon the consummation of the Company’s initial business combination, and therefore is expected to occur substantially concurrently with the consummation of the Transaction.

 

The foregoing description of the Purchase Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Transaction, does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used herein are defined in the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement contains representations, warranties and covenants that the respective parties made to each other as of the date of the Purchase Agreement or other specific dates, as specified therein. The assertions embodied in those representations, warranties and covenants were made for purposes of the contract among the respective parties and are subject to important qualifications and limitations agreed to by the parties in connection with negotiating such agreement. The Purchase Agreement has been attached to provide investors with information regarding its terms and is not intended to provide any other factual information about CONX or Seller. In particular, the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in the Purchase Agreement may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties (including being qualified by confidential disclosures made for the purposes of allocating contractual risk between the parties instead of establishing these matters as facts) and may be subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that differ from those applicable to investors and reports and documents filed with the SEC. Investors should not rely on the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements, or any descriptions thereof, as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of any party to the Purchase Agreement. In addition, the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements and other terms of the Purchase Agreement may be subject to subsequent waiver or modification. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties and other terms may change after the date of the Purchase Agreement, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in CONX's public disclosures.

 

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements and factors that may cause such differences include, without limitation, uncertainties relating to our ability to complete our proposed transaction, and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in filings with the SEC, including “Risk Factors” in the Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on October 12, 2023 and in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2023, and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 9, 2023 and August 9, 2023 and in other reports we file with the SEC. CONX expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in CONX’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

 

Additional Information and Where to Find It

 

CONX may hold presentations for certain of its stockholders, as well as other investors who may be interested in purchasing CONX’s securities in connection with CONX’S proposed transaction, as described in this report. The tender offer for the outstanding shares of Class A common stock of CONX described herein has not yet commenced. This communication is provided for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any shares of Class A common stock of CONX or any other securities of CONX pursuant to the tender offer or otherwise. Any tender offer will be made only pursuant to an offer to purchase, letter of transmittal and related documents which will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by CONX. Stockholders of CONX and other interested persons are advised to read these documents, when available, any amendments to these documents and any other documents related to the tender offer that are filed with the SEC carefully and in their entirety prior to making any decision with respect to the tender offer because they will contain important information about the Transaction and the terms and conditions of the tender offer. Stockholders may obtain copies of these documents (when available), without charge, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: CONX Corp., 5701 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO 80120, Attn: Secretary.

 

Participants in Solicitation

 

This report and the exhibits hereto are not a tender offer statement and shall not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the securities of CONX nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibits
10.1		Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated March 10, 2024, by and between CONX Corp. and EchoStar Real Estate Holding L.L.C.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document)

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

	CONX Corp.
Date: March 11, 2024	By:	/s/ Kyle Jason Kiser
	Name:	Kyle Jason Kiser
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
(5701 South Santa Fe Boulevard, Littleton, Colorado)

 

THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of the 10th day of March, 2024, by and between EchoStar Real Estate Holding L.L.C., a Colorado limited liability company (“Seller”), and CONX CORP., a Nevada corporation (“Purchaser”).

 

Recitals

 

A.                The term “Property,” as used herein, means:

 

(1)               That certain building located at 5701 South Santa Fe Boulevard, Littleton, Colorado 80120, and consisting of (a) the real property legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Land”), (b) the building(s), fixtures and certain other improvements located on the Land, subject to certain exceptions for excluded improvements identified by Seller (the “Improvements”); the Land and the Improvements being sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “Real Property”), and (c) certain mutually agreed upon items of equipment, supplies, furniture and personal property owned by Seller that are used in connection with and necessary for the maintenance and operation of the Real Property (the “Personal Property”);

 

(2)               All right, title and interest of Seller in and to certain contracts identified by Seller as necessary for the repair or maintenance of the Real Property or the Personal Property (the “Contracts”), to the extent Seller’s interest thereunder is assignable and which Purchaser agrees to assume;

 

(3)               All right, title and interest of Seller in and to all unexpired assignable warranties and guaranties relating to the Real Property or the Personal Property (the “Warranties”); and

 

(4)               All manuals, plans, specifications, drawings, approvals, reports and studies directly related to the Real Property, the Improvements, or the Personal Property (collectively, the “Intangible Personal Property”).

 

B.                 Seller and Purchaser hereby acknowledge and agree that the Land, as specified in Exhibit A, does not include all parcels of real property owned by Seller that comprise Seller’s “Riverfront” campus. Seller and Purchaser will discuss in good faith whether and to what extent to amend this Agreement to include the purchase and sale of additional parcels adjacent to the Land and any related modifications to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement (including, without limitation, the Purchase Price, as defined below). For the avoidance of doubt, neither Purchaser nor Seller has any obligation to enter into any such amendment to this Agreement.

 

C.                 Seller wishes to sell the Property to Purchaser, and Purchaser wishes to purchase the Property from Seller, subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.

 

 

Agreement

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements set forth below, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby mutually acknowledged, the parties covenant and agree as follows:

 

Article 1
Purchase and Sale of the Property

 

1.1              Purchase. Seller agrees to sell, convey and assign the Property to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to purchase the Property from Seller, subject to and upon the conditions set forth herein.

 

1.2              Purchase Price. The total purchase price (the “Purchase Price”) for the Property shall be $26,750,000.00, payable as follows:

 

(a)               Deposit. Purchaser shall deposit earnest money in the amount of $10.00 (which amount, together with all interest earned thereon, is hereinafter called the “Deposit”) into escrow with Land Title Guarantee Company (the “Title Company”), at the address set forth in Section 13.6, within five (5) business days after the Effective Date. The “Effective Date” shall be the date on which this Agreement has been duly executed by an authorized representative of both Purchaser and Seller. Title Company shall place the Deposit in an insured, interest-bearing account reasonably acceptable to and for the benefit of Purchaser. The Deposit shall be credited to the Purchase Price payable to Seller at Closing. In the event the Closing does not occur and this Agreement is terminated, then the Deposit shall be either refunded to Purchaser or forfeited and paid to Seller as expressly provided in this Agreement.

 

(b)               Balance. At the Closing, Title Company shall pay the Deposit to Seller in immediately available funds, and the balance of the Purchase Price, subject to the prorations and adjustments expressly provided for herein, shall be deposited by Purchaser into escrow with Title Company, to be disbursed by Title Company to Seller at Closing.

 

1.3              Escrow. Title Company, by acceptance of any funds deposited by Purchaser hereunder, agrees to hold such funds and disburse the same only in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Title Company is in doubt as to its duties or liabilities hereunder, it may continue to hold such funds until the parties mutually agree to the disbursement thereof, or until an order or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction shall determine the rights of the parties hereto. Title Company is a depository only and shall not be liable for any loss, damage or cost including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, which may be suffered by Seller or Purchaser in connection with Title Company’s action or inaction except those caused by Title Company’s gross negligence or willful failure to perform its duties hereunder. In no circumstance shall Title Company be responsible or liable for the failure of any financial institution into which any funds deposited with Title Company have been deposited.

 

 

Article 2
Investigation of the Property

 

2.1              Seller’s Initial Deliveries. Within ten (10) business days after the Effective Date, Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Purchaser, the following documents relating to the Property to the extent in Seller’s possession (collectively, “Seller’s Deliveries”):

 

(a)               Title Commitment or Report. A current title insurance commitment or report issued by Title Company, including legible copies of all recorded exceptions to title referred to therein (collectively, the “Title Commitment”), reflecting title to the Property, as well as a copy of the most recent title insurance policy insuring Seller or Seller’s lender with respect to the Property;

 

(b)               Survey. Any existing surveys of the Property (or portion of the Property) in Seller’s possession, including Seller’s most recent ALTA survey of the Property (or portion of the Property);

 

(c)               Operating Statements. Copies of monthly expense statements for the Property for the last three (3) complete calendar years as well as 2024 year-to-date, and copies of the operating budget and the capital budget for the Property for the current calendar year;

 

(d)               Tax Statements. Copies of the tax statements covering the Property for the three (3) most recent tax years, copies of any notices with respect to taxes received by Seller since the most recent tax statements were issued, any notices of increased valuation or special assessments in Seller’s possession, and any documents relating to tax appeals in Seller’s possession;

 

(e)               Certificates. Copies of certificates of occupancy or similar certificates or approvals issued with respect to the Property or any portion thereof (“Certificates of Occupancy”);

 

(f)                Reports. Copies of any asbestos, lead-based paint, soils, seismic, geologic, drainage, engineering, environmental, structural, physical condition, appraisal, mold, remediation, aged delinquency, ADA/Title 24, or other reports in Seller’s possession relating to the Property; and

 

(g)               Site Plans. A copy of all site plans, floor plans, and “as built” plans and specifications in Seller’s possession.

 

To the extent not listed above, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser any documents and materials relating to the Property reasonably requested by Purchaser from time to time that are readily accessible and in Seller’s possession.

 

 

2.2              Purchaser’s Investigations.

 

(a)               Purchaser shall have until 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on April 15, 2024 (the “Inspection Period”) to investigate and evaluate the Property and all matters relevant to its acquisition, use, ownership and operation. Purchaser’s right of investigation shall include, without limitation, the right to have made, at Purchaser’s expense, a current ALTA survey of the Property (the “Survey”) and any other studies or inspections of the Property as Purchaser may deem necessary or appropriate; provided, however, that all inspections shall occur during normal business hours, not interfere with Seller’s business operations at the Property, and Purchaser shall not conduct or allow any physically intrusive testing of, on or under the Property without first obtaining Seller’s written consent as to the timing and scope of work to be performed. Seller agrees to cooperate reasonably with any such investigations, inspections or studies made by or at Purchaser’s direction so long as such cooperation is at no material expense or out-of-pocket expense to Seller, including by providing Purchaser with access to the books, records and other documentation pertaining to the Property and readily accessible and in the possession of Seller or Seller’s property manager.

 

(b)               Purchaser shall have until the expiration of the Inspection Period to review the Title Commitment and the Survey and to advise Seller, in writing, of any objection to exceptions, requirements or other matters (each a “matter” for the purposes of this Section 2.2(b) and Section 5.3) set forth therein. If Purchaser objects to any such matters (collectively, the “Disapproved Matters”), Seller may (but shall have no obligation to) satisfy, cure, cause to be cured, or obtain title insurance insuring against the effect of (collectively, “Cure”) the Disapproved Matters. Seller shall notify Purchaser in writing within five (5) days after receipt of Purchaser’s notice of Disapproved Matters whether Seller elects to Cure such matters, at its own expense. If Seller fails to timely deliver such notice to Purchaser, Seller shall be deemed to have elected not to Cure any Disapproved Matters. If Seller notifies (or is deemed to have notified) Purchaser that Seller has elected not to Cure any Disapproved Matters, then Purchaser shall notify Seller within five (5) days after receipt of such notice (or deemed notice) whether Purchaser elects to terminate this Agreement or to proceed to Closing, taking title subject to such Disapproved Matters that Seller has elected (or been deemed to have elected) not to Cure. If Purchaser fails to timely deliver such notice, Purchaser shall be deemed to have elected to proceed to Closing, taking title subject to any Disapproved Matters that Seller has elected (or been deemed to have elected) not to Cure. “Permitted Exceptions,” as used hereafter, shall be those matters reflected in the Title Commitment or revealed by the Survey other than: (i) Disapproved Matters that Seller agrees to Cure in accordance with this Section 2.2(b) or Section 5.3, and, notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 2.2(b), Section 5.3 or in Seller’s response or deemed response to any Disapproved Matters notice from Purchaser, (ii) delinquent taxes or assessments, (iii) any deed of trust, mortgage or other lien or monetary encumbrance affecting the Property or any part thereof, and (iv) any Required Cure Items (as defined below). If Seller elects to Cure any Disapproved Matter, whether pursuant to this Section or Section 5.3, and fails to do so by the Closing Date, Purchaser may terminate this Agreement, whereupon the Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser, and the parties shall be relieved of all further obligations hereunder, except for the Surviving Obligations. “Required Cure Items” as used herein, shall mean, collectively, (i) whether or not Purchaser objects thereto, liens evidencing monetary encumbrances (other than liens for non-delinquent real estate taxes), (ii) whether or not Purchaser objects thereto, ad valorem taxes and assessments attributable to 2023 and prior years (payable in 2024 and prior years), and (iii) title matters created by, through or under Seller on or after the Effective Date.

 

 

(c)               If Purchaser delivers to Seller a written notice before the expiration of the Inspection Period in which Purchaser accepts the condition of the Property subject to no conditions or qualifications other than the terms of this Agreement (the “Approval Notice”), then this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect in accordance with its terms, and the Deposit shall be nonrefundable to Purchaser, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. If, on or before the expiration of the Inspection Period, Purchaser gives Seller written notice setting forth Purchaser’s dissatisfaction with the Property for any reason or no reason whatsoever, and states in such notice Purchaser’s election to terminate this Agreement (a “Termination Notice”), then this Agreement shall terminate in which case the Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser and both parties shall be relieved from any further liability hereunder except for those obligations which expressly survive termination of this Agreement (the “Surviving Obligations”). If Purchaser does not deliver to Seller the Approval Notice or a Termination Notice before the expiration of the Inspection Period, then shall be deemed to have elected to proceed to Closing and to have accepted the condition of the Property subject to no conditions or qualifications other than the terms of this Agreement.

 

2.3              Indemnity. Purchaser agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, liens, costs and expenses asserted against Seller or the Property arising out of or resulting from Purchaser’s investigations of, access to and/or activities related to the Property prior to Closing and to pay Seller all costs and expenses, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred in defending any such matter; provided, however, that this indemnity shall not extend to and in no event shall Purchaser be liable to Seller to the extent any such matter is based on (a)  for any gross negligence or willful misconduct of Seller or any agent, contractor or employee of Seller, or (b) any pre-existing conditions on or about the Property. In addition to and without limitation of the foregoing, Purchaser shall repair and restore any damage caused to the Property arising from Purchaser’s investigations, inspections, activities, access and/or entry by Purchaser or its agents or representatives. The provisions of this Section 2.3 shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

 

Article 3
Seller’s Representations and Warranties

 

3.1              Seller represents, warrants and covenants to Purchaser, as of the Effective Date and as of the Closing Date, as follows:

 

(a)               Authority. Seller is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Colorado. Subject to Section 6.6 of this Agreement, Seller has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Subject to Section 6.6 of this Agreement, all requisite action has been taken by Seller in connection with the execution of this Agreement, the instruments referenced herein, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

 

(b)               Litigation. There are no actions, suits, litigation or proceedings pending, or to Seller’s Actual Knowledge threatened, affecting the Property, or affecting the right, power or authority of Seller to enter into and perform this Agreement in accordance with its terms, or which question the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or any action taken or to be taken by Seller under this Agreement.

 

(c)               Condemnation. Seller has no Actual Knowledge, and has received no notice from any governmental authorities, that proceedings for the condemnation of any portion of the Property are pending.

 

(d)               No Violations. To Seller’s Actual Knowledge, the Property (including any parking areas or facilities) has been and is presently used and operated in compliance in all material respects with, and in no material way violates, any applicable statute, law, regulation, rule, ordinance, order or permit of any kind whatsoever affecting the Property or any part thereof. Seller has received no notices from any governmental authority of environmental protection, clean air or pollution violations with respect to the Property.

 

(e)               Hazardous Waste. To Seller’s Actual Knowledge, (i) the Property has not at any time been used for the purposes of storing, manufacturing, releasing or dumping hazardous materials, and there are no hazardous materials located at, on or under the Property, except for normal quantities of hazardous materials utilized in connection with the normal maintenance and operation of the Property in compliance with all environmental laws, and (ii) no underground storage tanks, pipelines or clarifiers have been or are located on the Property.

 

(f)                Operating Statements. To Seller’s Actual Knowledge, the operating statements delivered to Purchaser pursuant to Section 2.1 present fairly the financial condition of the Property at such date and the result of its operations for the periods described therein.

 

(g)               Seller’s Deliveries. To Seller’s Actual Knowledge, the Seller’s Deliveries delivered to Purchaser pursuant to Section 2.1 constitute all of such materials as are in Seller’s possession and readily accessible to Seller using reasonable efforts.

 

(h)               Money Laundering.

 

A.                Neither Seller nor, to Seller’s Actual Knowledge, its direct or indirect beneficiaries, is in violation of any laws relating to terrorism, money laundering or the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Action of 2001, Public Law 107-56 and Executive Order No. 13224 (Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism) (the “Executive Order”) (collectively, the “Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Laws”).

 

 

B.                 Neither Seller nor, to Seller’s Actual knowledge, its direct or indirect beneficiaries, is acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of terrorists, terrorist organizations or narcotics traffickers, including, without limitation, those persons or entities that appear on the Annex to the Executive Order, or are included on any relevant lists maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of State, or other U.S. government agencies, all as may be amended from time to time.

 

C.                 Neither Seller nor, to Seller’s Actual Knowledge, its direct or indirect beneficiaries, in any capacity in connection with the sale of the Property (i) conducts any business or engages in making or receiving any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of any person included in the lists set forth in the preceding paragraph; (ii) deals in, or otherwise engages in any transaction relating to, interests in property blocked pursuant to the Executive Order; or (iii) engages in or conspires to engage in any transaction that evades or avoids, or has the purpose of evading or avoiding, or attempts to violate, any of the prohibitions set forth in any Anti Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Laws.

 

D.                Neither Seller, nor, to Seller’s Actual Knowledge, any direct or indirect beneficiary of Seller, is a country, territory, individual or entity named on a Government List, and, to Seller’s Actual Knowledge, the monies used in connection with this Agreement and amounts committed with respect thereto will not be used in connection with any activities that contravene any applicable anti-money laundering or anti bribery laws and regulations (including, without limitation, funds being derived from any person, entity, country or territory on a Government List or engaged in any unlawful activity defined under 18 USC §1956(c)(7)). For purposes of this Agreement, “Government List” means any of (i) the two lists maintained by the United States Department of Commerce (Denied Persons and Entities), (ii) the list maintained by the United States Department of Treasury (Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and (iii) the two lists maintained by the United States Department of State (Terrorist Organizations and Debarred Parties).

 

3.2              Changed Circumstances. If Seller receives Actual Knowledge of any act or circumstances which would change or render incorrect, in any material respect, any representation or warranty made by Seller under this Agreement, whether as of the date given or any time thereafter through the Closing Date and whether or not such representation or warranty was based upon Seller’s knowledge and/or belief as of a certain date, Seller will give prompt written notice of such changed fact or circumstance to Purchaser; in which event, unless Seller elects to cause and does cause the representation or warranty to again become true or correct prior to Closing, Purchaser may elect to: (i) as its sole and exclusive remedy, terminate this Agreement by delivering writing notice to Seller at or prior to the Closing (in which case the Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser, and both parties shall be relieved of any further obligations hereunder except for the Surviving Obligations); or (ii) waive any objection to the representation or warranty to the extent it has become untrue or incorrect and to proceed with the Closing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any representation or warranty made by Seller under this Agreement is rendered incorrect as a result of any wrongful act of Seller or circumstances caused or consented to by Seller, and Seller does not cause the representation or warranty to again become true or correct prior to Closing, then Purchaser shall be entitled to exercise the remedies set forth in Section 11.1 of this Agreement.

 

 

3.3              Omissions. All representations and warranties made by Seller in this Agreement, are, to Seller’s Actual Knowledge, free from any untrue statement of material fact and do not, to Seller’s Actual Knowledge, omit to state any material facts necessary to make the statements contained herein or therein not misleading. The copies of any documents furnished to Purchaser in connection with this transaction are, to Seller’s Actual Knowledge, true and complete copies of the documents they purport to be. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is expressly understood and agreed that Seller makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the accuracy or completeness of any reports, studies or other documents furnished to Purchaser that were prepared by parties other than Seller, including, without limitation, any environmental or structural studies or reports.

 

3.4              Survival. Each of the representations and warranties contained in this Article 3 are acknowledged by Seller to be material and to be relied upon by Purchaser in proceeding with this transaction, and shall survive the Closing for a period of six (6) months. Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold Purchaser, its shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns harmless from and against any claim, loss, liability or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that, during such six-month period, arise out of or result from the breach by Seller of any of the foregoing representations or warranties.

 

3.5              No Other Representations. With the sole exception of the representations set forth in this Article 3, this Agreement is made without representation or warranty of any kind by Seller. With the sole exception of the representations set forth in this Article 3, Seller makes no representation or warranty of any kind with regard to the physical condition of the Property or any component thereof, with regard to any restrictions, requirements, costs or constraints that may be associated with the Property, or with regard to the suitability of the Property for Purchaser’s purposes, it being the parties’ express understanding and agreement that Purchaser shall fully inspect the Property and all aspects thereof during the Inspection Period and prior to Closing, and that Purchaser will rely solely on its own inspection in determining the physical condition and other features of the Property, any restrictions, requirements, costs or constraints that may be associated with the Property, and whether the Property is suitable for Purchaser’s intended purposes. With the sole exception of the representations set forth in this Article 3, Purchaser will acquire the Property in “AS IS” and “WITH ALL FAULTS” condition. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except to the extent the representations and warranties set forth in this Article 3 are not true and correct, Purchaser, for itself and its successors and assigns, releases Seller and Seller’s agents, employees, managers, members, brokers, contractors and representatives from, and waives any and all causes of action or claims against any of such persons for, (a) any and all liability attributable to any physical condition of or at the Property, including, without limitation, the presence on, under or about the Property of any hazardous materials; and (b) any and all liability resulting from the failure of the Property to comply with any applicable laws, including, without limitation, any environmental law.

 

3.6              Actual Knowledge. As used in this Agreement, the phrase “to Seller’s Actual Knowledge” or words of similar import shall mean the actual knowledge of Bryan Morrow Facilities Director (“Designated Individual”). Seller represents and warrants that the Designated Individual is the current employee of the Seller with the best knowledge of the Property and that such person is the current employee of Seller with the responsibility for overseeing the management and operation of the Property.

 

 

Article 4
Purchaser’s Representations and Warranties

 

Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller, as of the Effective Date and as of the Closing Date, as follows:

 

4.1              Authority. Purchaser is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada. Purchaser has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. All requisite action has been taken by Purchaser in connection with the execution of this Agreement, the instruments referenced herein, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

4.2              Purchase Price Funds. Purchaser has sufficient cash in immediately available funds to pay the entire Purchase Price without borrowing funds and without selling any assets.

 

4.3              Money Laundering.

 

A.                Neither Purchaser nor, to Purchaser’s actual knowledge, its direct or indirect beneficiaries, is in violation of any laws relating to terrorism, money laundering, including, without limitation, the Executive Order or any Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Laws. Neither Seller nor, to Seller’s Actual knowledge, its direct or indirect beneficiaries, is acting, directly or indirectly, on behalf of terrorists, terrorist organizations or narcotics traffickers, including, without limitation, those persons or entities that appear on the Annex to the Executive Order, or are included on any relevant lists maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of State, or other U.S. government agencies, all as may be amended from time to time.

 

B.                 Neither Purchaser nor, to Purchaser’s actual knowledge, its direct or indirect beneficiaries, in any capacity in connection with the sale of the Property (i) conducts any business or engages in making or receiving any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of any person included in the lists set forth in the preceding paragraph; (ii) deals in, or otherwise engages in any transaction relating to, interests in property blocked pursuant to the Executive Order; or (iii) engages in or conspires to engage in any transaction that evades or avoids, or has the purpose of evading or avoiding, or attempts to violate, any of the prohibitions set forth in any Anti Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Laws.

 

C.                 Neither Purchaser, nor, to Purchaser’s actual knowledge, any direct or indirect beneficiary of Purchaser, is a country, territory, individual or entity named on a Government List, and, to Purchaser’s actual knowledge, the monies used in connection with this Agreement and amounts committed with respect thereto will not be used in connection with any activities that contravene any applicable anti-money laundering or anti bribery laws and regulations (including, without limitation, funds being derived from any person, entity, country or territory on a Government List or engaged in any unlawful activity defined under 18 USC §1956(c)(7)).

 

 

4.4              Consents; Binding Obligations. No third-party approval or consent is required to enter into this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement and all documents required hereby to be executed by Purchaser are and shall be valid, legally binding obligations of and enforceable against Purchaser in accordance with their terms.

 

4.5              Omissions. All representations and warranties made by Purchaser in this Agreement are, to Purchaser’s actual knowledge, free from any untrue statement of material fact and do not, to Purchaser’s actual knowledge, omit to state any material facts necessary to make the statements contained herein or therein not misleading.

 

4.6              Survival. Each of the representations and warranties contained in this Article 4 are acknowledged by Purchaser to be material and to be relied upon by Seller in proceeding with this transaction, and shall survive the Closing for a period of six (6) months. Purchaser shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller, its shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns harmless from and against any claim, loss, liability or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that, during such six months period, arise out of or result from the breach by Purchaser of any of the foregoing representations or warranties.

 

4.7              No Other Representations. With the sole exception of the representations set forth in this Article 4, this Agreement is made without representation or warranty of any kind by Purchaser.

 

Article 5
Undertakings Pending Closing

 

5.1              Operation of Property. Seller covenants with Purchaser that, so long as this Agreement remains in effect:

 

(a)               From and after the Effective Date, Seller will operate, maintain, and manage the Property in a normal businesslike manner and consistent with its current practices, maintaining present services.

 

(b)               After the expiration of the Inspection Period, Seller shall not enter any amendment to any existing Contract that will survive the Closing and affect Purchaser’s use, operation or enjoyment of the Property after the Closing without Purchaser’s prior written consent, which Purchaser may grant or withhold, condition or delay in Purchaser’s absolute discretion; provided, however, the foregoing restriction does not apply to any Contract that covers properties other than the Property.

 

(c)               Seller will maintain in effect all insurance policies now maintained on the Property, up to and including the Closing Date.

 

 

(d)               Seller shall not, after the Effective Date and prior to the Closing Date, create or consent to the creation of any lien, encumbrance or other matter affecting title to the Property, with the exception of those liens, encumbrances and other matters affecting the Property as of the Effective Date, without Purchaser’s prior written consent.

 

(e)               Seller shall promptly inform Purchaser in writing of any material event known to Seller prior to the Closing Date that adversely affects the use, occupancy, operation or maintenance of the Property.

 

5.2              Intentionally omitted.

 

5.3              Additional Title Matters. If any update of the Title Commitment or Survey shows any matters that are not Permitted Exceptions, Seller shall use such efforts and expend such amounts as it may, in its sole judgment, deem appropriate to Cure any such additional matters prior to the Closing. Seller shall not have the obligation, however, to Cure such additional matters. Seller shall notify Purchaser in writing within two (2) business days after receipt of notice from Purchaser objecting to any such additional matters (also “Disapproved Matters”) whether Seller elects to Cure any such additional Disapproved Matters. If Seller fails to timely deliver such notice to Purchaser, Seller shall be deemed to have elected not to Cure any such additional Disapproved Matter. If Seller notifies (or is deemed to have notified) Purchaser that Seller has elected not to Cure any additional Disapproved Matter, then Purchaser shall notify Seller within three (3) business days after receipt of such notice (or deemed notice) whether Purchaser elects to terminate this Agreement or to proceed to Closing, taking title subject to such additional Disapproved Matters that Seller has elected (or been deemed to have elected) not to Cure. If Purchaser fails to timely deliver such notice, Purchaser shall be deemed to have elected to proceed to Closing, taking title subject to such additional Disapproved Matters that Seller has elected (or been deemed to have elected) not to Cure. If Purchaser elects (or is deemed to have elected) to take title subject to any additional matter under this Section 5.3, such additional matter shall become a Permitted Exception and the Purchase Price shall not be reduced. If Purchaser elects to terminate this Agreement under this Section 5.3, then the Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser and the parties shall be relieved of any further obligations hereunder except for the Surviving Obligations.

 

5.4              Seller Lease Agreement. Seller (or an affiliate of Seller) and Purchaser shall diligently and in good faith negotiate and finalize a lease agreement for Seller’s (or an affiliate of Seller’s) lease back of the Property pursuant to the basic lease terms set forth in Section 13.14 herein and in substantially the form of the Commercial Lease Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “Seller Lease Agreement”) prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period.

 

5.5              Good Faith Efforts. Seller and Purchaser shall each use their diligent and good faith efforts to complete and/or gain all requisite approvals required to meet the conditions to closing set forth in Article 6 herein.

 

 

Article 6
Conditions to Closing

 

6.1              Performance of Obligations. Unless waived by the party entitled to the benefit thereof, the obligations of either party to close under this Agreement shall be subject to the satisfaction of the conditions that all representations and warranties of the other party contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing and that the other party shall have performed all covenants, agreements and obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement.

 

6.2              Title Policy. It shall be a condition precedent to Purchaser’s obligation to close under this Agreement that Title Company shall have agreed to issue to Purchaser an ALTA extended form owner’s policy of title insurance, insuring title to the Real Property in Purchaser in the amount of the Purchase Price, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions and including such endorsements as Seller or Title Company has agreed, prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period, to provide (the “Title Policy”).

 

6.3              Consummation of Purchaser Redemptions. Purchaser shall have provided all holders of shares of Purchaser’s Class A common stock, par value of $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Shares”) purchased in the Purchaser’s initial public offering, the opportunity to have their Class A Shares redeemed (the “Purchaser Redemptions”) pursuant to, and subject to the limitations of, Sections 9.2 of Purchaser’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, and the Purchaser shall have irrevocably accepted for payment all Class A Shares validly delivered to Purchaser for redemption and not validly withdrawn in connection with such Purchaser Redemptions.

 

6.4              Seller Lease Agreement. The Seller Lease Agreement shall be mutually agreed upon and duly executed by an authorized representative of both Purchaser and Seller (or an affiliate of Seller), and delivered to the Title Company at Closing pursuant to Section 7.2 herein.

 

6.5              Fairness Opinions. It shall be a condition precedent to Purchaser’s obligation to close under this Agreement that Purchaser obtains an opinion from an independent investment banking firm or from an independent accounting or valuation firm that the purchase of the Property for the Purchase Price is fair to Purchaser from a financial point of view. It shall be a condition precedent to Seller’s obligation to close under this Agreement that Seller obtains an opinion from an independent accounting or valuation firm, or an independent commercial real estate appraiser or broker that: (i) the sale of the Property for the Purchase Price is fair to Seller from a financial point of view; and (ii) the lease of the Property pursuant to the terms set forth in Section 13.14 of this Agreement and the Seller Lease Agreement is fair to Seller. Following the Effective Date, both Purchaser and Seller shall promptly commence and diligently pursue fulfillment of the condition set forth in this Section 6.5 to the extent within their respective reasonable control.

 

6.6              Requisite Seller Approval. It shall be a condition precedent to Seller’s obligation to close under this Agreement that Seller shall have obtained approval of the transaction set forth in this Agreement (including, without limitation, the Seller Lease Agreement) by the audit committee of its board of directors and the disinterested members of its board of directors. Following the Effective Date, Seller shall promptly commence and diligently pursue fulfillment of the condition set forth in this Section 6.6 to the extent within its reasonable control.

 

 

Should any of the foregoing conditions for the benefit of Purchaser fail, Purchaser may terminate this Agreement by notice to Seller prior to or on the Closing Date, in which event the Deposit will be returned to Purchaser and both parties will be released of all obligations under this Agreement, other than those obligations which expressly survive termination. Should any of the foregoing conditions for the benefit of Seller fail, Seller may terminate this Agreement by notice to Purchaser prior to or on the Closing Date, in which event the Deposit will be returned to Purchaser and both parties will be released of all obligations under this Agreement, other than those obligations which expressly survive termination.

 

Article 7
Closing

 

7.1              Date of Closing. The closing of the purchase (the “Closing”) shall take place in the offices of Title Company, or at such other place as the parties shall mutually agree. The time and date of Closing (the “Closing Date”) shall be 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time on April 29, 2024, subject to adjustment based on mutual agreement of Purchaser and Seller. In the event that the Closing does not occur on or before May 15, 2024, then either Purchaser or Seller may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party, in which case the Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser and both parties shall be relieved from any further obligation or liability hereunder except for those obligations which expressly survive termination of this Agreement.

 

7.2              Deliveries. At Closing, the following shall occur (either directly or through Title Company, as is customary for transactions of this type in the State of Colorado):

 

(a)               Seller shall execute and deliver to Purchaser a duly executed and acknowledged special warranty deed (the “Deed”), conveying to Purchaser the Real Property.

 

(b)               If applicable, Seller shall execute and deliver to Purchaser a bill of sale, conveying to Purchaser all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the Personal Property (if any).

 

(c)               If applicable, Seller and Purchaser shall execute and deliver two duplicate originals of a general assignment. If applicable, Seller shall also deliver to Purchaser all written Contracts that are assigned to Purchaser.

 

(d)               Seller shall execute and deliver to Purchaser and Title Company an affidavit that evidences that Seller is exempt from the withholding requirements of Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

(e)               Seller and Purchaser shall execute (or cause to be executed) the Seller Lease Agreement and deliver to the Title Company.

 

 

(f)                Seller shall execute and deliver to Title Company such affidavits and agreements concerning parties in possession, claims for mechanics’ liens, and gap coverage as may be reasonably required by Title Company in order to issue the Title Policy.

 

(g)               Seller and Purchaser shall execute and deliver any applicable transfer tax, transfer declarations, ownership information or other disclosure forms or reports required under the laws of the State of Colorado or the United States.

 

(h)               To the extent the same are in Seller’s possession, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser the original Certificates of Occupancy for the Property and the originals of the other certificates, licenses and permits necessary for the ownership and operation of the Property, except to the extent the same are required to be and are affixed at the Property.

 

(i)                 Seller shall deliver to Purchaser and Title Company satisfactory evidence of the formation, existence and good standing of Seller and its authority to transfer the Property to Purchaser.

 

(j)                 Seller and Purchaser shall execute and deliver settlement statements to reflect the credits, prorations and adjustments contemplated by or specifically provided for in this Agreement.

 

(k)               Purchaser shall pay to Seller the Purchase Price as provided in Section 1.2 hereof, subject to the adjustments described in Article 8 hereof.

 

(l)                 Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to Purchaser.

 

(m)             Seller and Purchaser agree to execute, acknowledge and deliver, or cause to be executed, acknowledged and delivered, any and all assignments and all other instruments and documents as may be reasonably necessary in order to complete the transaction herein provided and to carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement.

 

Article 8
Adjustments and Prorations

 

8.1              Closing Adjustments. The Purchase Price due at Closing pursuant to Section 1.2(b) hereof shall be subject to adjustment as of the Closing Date in accordance with the following provisions:

 

(a)               Taxes. Real and personal property taxes on the Property shall be prorated as of 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the Closing Date based on the most recent tax information available, which proration shall be deemed a final settlement between the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, after Closing, additional property taxes are assessed or become known and if all or a portion of those taxes relate to the period before Closing, then the parties agree to prorate the additional taxes and Seller will promptly pay to Purchaser any portion that relates to the period prior to Closing; Purchaser will be responsible for any portion that relates to the period after Closing.

 

 

(b)               Assessments. If, at the time of the Closing, the Property or any part thereof shall be or shall have been affected by an assessment or assessments levied or imposed for improvements of a capital nature, then, for the purposes of this Agreement, all unpaid installments of any such special assessment and shall prorated as of 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the Closing Date.

 

(c)               Association Charges. Regular, periodic assessments levied on the Property by any property owners’ association or declarant under any private declaration of covenants or conditions shall be prorated as of 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the Closing Date based on the most recent information available, which proration shall be deemed a final settlement between the parties. Special assessments or other charges or fees levied on the Property by such association or declarant with respect to the period prior to Closing will be paid by Seller prior to or at Closing.

 

(d)               Insurance. No insurance policies of Seller are to be transferred to Purchaser, and no apportionment of the premiums therefor shall be made. Purchaser acknowledges that it shall be responsible for securing its own insurance for the Property.

 

(e)               Utilities. To the extent possible, the parties shall cause all utilities meters to be read on the day preceding the Closing Date. Seller shall be responsible for the payment of all utility charges incurred prior to the Closing Date. If any utility meters cannot be read on the day prior to the Closing Date, the parties shall pay the bills therefor in accordance with Section 8.2. Seller shall be entitled to a return by any utility provider or company of any refundable deposits that Seller has made with any of the utility services or companies servicing the Property. Except to the extent requested otherwise by Seller (including, without limitation, in connection with the Seller Lease Agreement), Purchaser shall arrange with all utility services and companies servicing the Property to have new accounts started in the name of Purchaser beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the Closing Date.

 

(f)                Contracts. Amounts due under any of the Contracts assigned to Purchaser hereunder shall be prorated as of 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the Closing Date.

 

(g)               Closing Costs. Seller shall pay (i) the cost of recording any instruments required to discharge any liens or encumbrances against the Property including prepayment premiums or other charges payable in connection therewith, if any, (ii) all real or personal property transfer taxes, excise taxes, sales and use taxes, deed stamp taxes and gains taxes, (iii) the premium for the extended coverage Title Policy and premiums for endorsements to the Title Policy issued for the purpose of effectuating a Cure, and (iv) all legal, accounting and consulting fees and expenses incurred by Seller. Purchaser shall pay (i) the cost of the Survey (if any), (ii) the premium for endorsements to the Title Policy other than those issued for the purpose of effectuating a Cure, (iii) all legal, accounting and consulting fees and expenses incurred by Purchaser, and (iv) the cost of recording the Deed. Seller and Purchaser shall pay, in equal shares, any closing or escrow fee charged by the Title Company. Seller and Purchaser will use reasonable efforts to minimize, wherever possible, each of the foregoing costs and expenses.

 

 

8.2              Post-Closing Adjustments. In general, Seller shall be entitled to all income, and shall pay all expenses, relating to the operation of the Property for the period prior to the Closing Date, and Purchaser shall be entitled to all income, and shall pay all expenses, relating to the operation of the Property for the period commencing on the Closing Date. Purchaser and Seller shall undertake, within ninety (90) days following Closing, to adjust between themselves, as of the Closing Date, any income or expenses of the Property that are not correctly adjusted on the settlement statement.

 

Article 9
Casualty

 

9.1              Notice and Estimate of Casualty. In the event that any of the Real Property should be damaged by any casualty prior to Closing, Seller shall promptly give Purchaser written notice of such occurrence, and as soon thereafter as practicable shall provide Purchaser with an estimate made by an architect, engineer or contractor selected by Seller and reasonably acceptable to Purchaser of the cost and amount of time required to repair such damage. The Closing Date shall become the later of the date set forth in Section 7.1 and twenty-five (25) days after Purchaser’s receipt of such estimate. If Purchaser does not terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.3, then Purchaser shall be given an opportunity to review and approve any construction contract which Seller proposes to enter into to have such damage repaired and Purchaser shall not unreasonably withhold, condition or delay such approval.

 

9.2              Minor Damage. If the damage is not Major Damage (as defined below), then Purchaser will not have a right to terminate this Agreement for such casualty and Seller shall promptly contract for and commence the repairs and complete so much thereof as may be accomplished prior to the Closing Date. If such repairs are not completed on or before the Closing Date, the Closing shall take place as scheduled and, at Closing, Seller shall assign to Purchaser so much of the insurance proceeds resulting from such damage as have not then been expended for repairs, Purchaser shall receive a credit against the Purchase Price in the amount of the deductible under Seller’s insurance policy, and Seller will assign to Purchaser, and Purchaser will assume, the rights and obligations under the construction contract pursuant to which such repairs are being completed.

 

9.3              Major Damage. “Major Damage” is damage (a) the estimated cost of the repair of which is $250,000 or more, (b) which causes a material loss of parking on the Property which is anticipated to continue for 180 days or more, or (c) which causes a material impairment of access to or from the Property which is anticipated to continue for 180 days or more. In the event of Major Damage, then Purchaser may elect to terminate this Agreement upon notice to Seller within 15 days after Purchaser’s receipt of the information, including repair cost estimates, regarding such casualty, in which event the Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser and both parties shall be relieved of any further obligations hereunder except for the Surviving Obligations; however, if Purchaser does not elect to so terminate this Agreement, then this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and the parties shall proceed to Closing in accordance with Section 9.2 above.

 

 

Article 10
Condemnation

 

10.1          Notice of Condemnation. If prior to Closing, Seller learns of any actual or threatened taking in condemnation or by eminent domain (or a sale in lieu thereof) of all or any portion of the Real Property, Seller will notify Purchaser promptly thereof.

 

10.2          Termination. Other than with respect to an Immaterial Taking (as defined below), any actual or threatened taking or condemnation for any public or quasi-public purpose or use by any competent authority in appropriate proceedings or by any right of eminent domain of all or any part of the Real Property between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date shall, at Purchaser’s option and Purchaser’s written notice thereof to Seller, cause a termination of this Agreement. The Closing Date shall become the later of the date set forth in Section 7.1 and twenty-five (25) days after Purchaser’s receipt of Seller’s notice given under Section 10.1. The election to terminate provided hereby must be exercised by Purchaser (or will be deemed to have been waived) by notice to Seller to that effect given within fifteen (15) days following Purchaser’s receipt of Seller’s notice pursuant to Section 10.1 above. Upon delivery of such termination notice, the Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser and both parties shall be relieved of any further obligations hereunder except for the Surviving Obligations. If Purchaser shall not elect to so terminate this Agreement, or in the event of an Immaterial Taking, Seller shall be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement with respect to the portion of the Real Property so taken or condemned, but Purchaser will be entitled to receive all proceeds of any such taking or condemnation, and Seller agrees that it will not make any adjustment or settlement of any such taking or condemnation proceeding without Purchaser’s consent and will take at Closing all action necessary to assign its entire interest in such award to Purchaser. Any taking or condemnation for any public or quasi-public purpose or use which does not materially affect access, materially reduce parking or take any substantial part of the Improvements shall be deemed an “Immaterial Taking.”

 

Article 11
Remedies

 

11.1          Breach by Seller. Time is of the essence of Seller’s obligations hereunder. If Seller fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder, or breaches any representation or warranty hereunder and such failure to perform or breach continues uncured for three (3) business days after Seller receives notice thereof from Purchaser (except that no such notice or cure period will apply with respect to a failure by Seller to perform any of its obligations to be performed on the Closing Date), then Purchaser shall have the right to: (i) bring an action for specific performance of Seller’s obligations hereunder, provided that any action for specific performance must be initiated no later than thirty (30) days after the date that Closing is scheduled to occur under this Agreement; or (ii) terminate this Agreement, in which case the Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser and both parties shall be relieved from any further liability hereunder except for those obligations which expressly survive termination of this Agreement.

 

11.2          Breach by Purchaser. Time is of the essence of Purchaser’s obligations hereunder. If Purchaser fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder or breaches any representation or warranty hereunder and such failure to perform or breach continues uncured for three (3) business days after Purchaser receives notice thereof from Seller (except that no such notice or cure period will apply with respect to a failure by Purchaser to perform any of its obligations to be performed on the Closing Date), then Seller shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, in which case the Deposit and Liquidated Damages (as defined and specified below) shall be paid to Seller and both parties shall be relieved from any further liability hereunder except for those obligations which expressly survive termination of this Agreement. In the event that Seller terminates this Agreement pursuant to this Section 11.2, then, in addition to retention of the Deposit, Seller shall be entitled to an amount equal to $100,000.00 as liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, for the Purchaser Default (“Liquidated Damages”).  Purchaser shall pay the Liquidated Damages to Seller within ten (10) days following the date of termination of this Agreement.  Purchaser and Seller acknowledge that the damages to Seller resulting from a Purchaser Default would be difficult, if not impossible, to ascertain with any accuracy, and that the liquidated damage amount set forth in this Section 11.2 represents both parties’ reasonable efforts to approximate such potential damages.

 

 

11.3          Attorneys’ Fees. If any legal proceeding is commenced to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the substantially prevailing party in such suit shall be entitled to recover, in addition to all other remedies or damages, its attorneys’ fees and expenses.

 

11.4          Survival. The provisions of this Article 11 shall survive any termination of, or Closing under, this Agreement.

 

Article 12
“AS-IS” PURCHASE

 

PURCHASER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND EXCEPT FOR SELLER’S WARRANTY OF TITLE CONTAINED IN THE DEED DELIVERED AT CLOSING AND SELLER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT (COLLECTIVELY, “SELLER’S WARRANTIES”), THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT ARE MADE AND SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT (AND SELLER HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS) ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND (WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, STATUTORY, AND WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN), OF, AS TO, OR CONCERNING (A) THE NATURE AND CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS, WATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGY, (B) THE SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES AND USES WHICH PURCHASER MAY ELECT TO CONDUCT, (C) FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, DESIGN, QUALITY, CONDITION, OPERATION OR INCOME, (D) COMPLIANCE WITH DRAWINGS OR SPECIFICATIONS, (E) ABSENCE OF DEFECTS OR FAULTS, (F) FLOODING, (G) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE RELATING TO HEALTH, SAFETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT, (H) THE ABSENCE OR EXISTENCE OF ANY OF HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC SUBSTANCES OR ANY OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS OR CONDITIONS OR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, OR (I) OTHER COMPLIANCE OF THE PROPERTY OR ITS OPERATION WITH ANY LAWS, ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OR BODY.

 

 

PURCHASER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT PURCHASER HAS ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT WITH THE INTENTION OF MAKING AND RELYING UPON ITS OWN INVESTIGATION(S) OF THE PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC USE, COMPLIANCE, AND LEGAL CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AND THAT, EXCEPT FOR SELLER’S WARRANTIES, PURCHASER IS NOT NOW RELYING, AND SHALL NOT AT THE TIME OF CLOSING RELY, UPON ANY REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES MADE BY SELLER OR ANYONE ACTING OR CLAIMING TO ACT, BY, THROUGH OR UNDER OR ON SELLER’S BEHALF CONCERNING THE PROPERTY.

 

ADDITIONALLY, PURCHASER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT EXCEPT FOR SELLER’S WARRANTIES, PURCHASER IS NOT RELYING UPON ANY REPRESENTATION, STATEMENT, OR OTHER ASSERTION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION, BUT IS RELYING UPON ITS EXAMINATION OF THE PROPERTY. AS A MATERIAL PART OF THE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS AGREEMENT, PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY IS MADE, AND PURCHASER AGREES TO ACCEPT THE PROPERTY, ON AN “AS IS,” “WHERE IS,” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS” BASIS, AND WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, ALL OF WHICH SELLER HEREBY DISCLAIMS (EXCEPT FOR SELLER’S WARRANTIES). THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE 12 SHALL SURVIVE INDEFINITELY ANY CLOSING OR TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND SHALL NOT BE MERGED INTO THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE DEED).

 

Article 13 

Miscellaneous

 

13.1          Brokers. Seller and Purchaser each represent and warrant to the other that it has not negotiated or dealt with any real estate broker, salesperson or agent in connection with the making of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby, or incurred any liability for the payment of any brokerage fee, commission or compensation to any broker, salesperson or agent. Seller and Purchaser agree to save and hold each other, and their respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns, free, clear and harmless from any claim, cost or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, for or in connection with any breach of the representation and warranty made by each respective party in this Section and any claim for commissions or compensation claimed or asserted by or through each respective party in connection with the transaction contemplated herein. The provisions of this Section 13.1 shall survive the Closing or any termination of this Agreement.

 

13.2          Entire Agreement. No change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the party against whom it is sought to be enforced. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties relating to the purchase and sale of the Property and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements between the parties. There are no promises, agreements, conditions, undertakings, warranties or representations, oral or written, express or implied, between the parties other than as herein set forth.

 

 

13.3          Survival. All of the parties’ representations, warranties, covenants and agreements hereunder, to the extent not fully performed or discharged by or through Closing, shall be deemed not merged into any instrument delivered at Closing and shall remain fully enforceable thereafter, subject to any limitations specifically set forth herein.

 

13.4          Dates. If any date set forth in this Agreement for the delivery of any document or the happening of any event should, under the terms hereof, fall on a weekend or holiday, then such date shall be automatically extended to the next succeeding weekday that is not a holiday.

 

13.5          Governing Law. This Agreement and its terms and provisions shall be governed, construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado and the United States of America. The federal and state courts in the city of Denver, State of Colorado shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any claims, disputes, actions, or suits which may arise under or out of this Agreement. The parties agree and voluntarily consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts for such purposes.

 

13.6          Notices. All notices, demands or other communications required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and any and all such items shall be deemed to have been duly delivered upon personal delivery; or as of the immediately following business day after deposit for overnight delivery with Federal Express or a similar overnight courier service, addressed as follows; or at the time of delivery by email to the email address set forth below:

 

If to Seller:

 

EchoStar Real Estate Holding L.L.C.

9601 S. Meridian Blvd.

Englewood, Colorado 80112

	Attention:	Director of Facilities
	Telephone No.:	(720) 514-3381
	E-Mail:	bryan.morrow@dish.com

 

with a copy to:

 

EchoStar Real Estate Holding L.L.C.

9601 S. Meridian Blvd.

Englewood, Colorado 80112

	Attention:	Chief Legal Officer
	Telephone No.:	(301) 601-7315
	E-Mail:	legalnotices@echostar.com

 

 

If to Purchaser:

 

CONX Corp.

5701 S. Santa Fe Dr.

Littleton, CO 80120

	Attention:	David Moskowitz
	Telephone No.:	303-882-3811
	E-Mail:	davidmoskowitz@hotmail.com

 

with a copy to:

 

Holland & Hart LLP

555 17th Street, Suite 3200

Denver, Colorado 80202

	Attention:	Thomas J. Balmat
	Telephone No.:	(303) 295-8357
	E-Mail:	tjbalmat@hollandhart.com

 

If to Title Company:

 

Land Title Guarantee Company

3033 E. First Avenue, Suite 600

Denver, Colorado 80206

	Attention:	Katherine C. Talcott
	Telephone No.:	(303) 331-6229
	E-Mail:	ktalcott@ltgc.com

 

Any telephone numbers provided above are provided for convenience only, and oral communications shall in no event constitute notice hereunder. Any address fixed pursuant to the foregoing may be changed by the addressee by notice given pursuant to this Section.

 

13.7          Confidentiality. Seller and Purchaser shall keep confidential and not make any public announcement or disclose to any person any terms of this Agreement, any information or materials disclosed, provided or made available by Seller or in obtained or derived from Purchaser’s investigations, and any other documents, materials, data or other information with respect to the Property which is not generally known to the public (the “Confidential Information”); provided, however, that Purchaser and Seller shall be permitted (a) to disclose any Confidential Information to the extent required to make disclosures required by, and to otherwise comply with, applicable laws or a binding order of a government agency or court of competent jurisdiction, and in any such case, the disclosing party shall limit disclosure to the Confidential Information that is legally required to be disclosed and notify the other party thereof, or (b) to disclose Confidential Information to its and/or its affiliates’ respective directors, officers, employees, agents, members, and prospective or existing investors and partners, including lenders, financial advisors, attorneys, consultants and accountants, on a “need-to-know” basis as reasonably required to evaluate whether to proceed with the transaction evidenced by this Agreement, provided that the disclosing party shall advise each such person of the confidential nature of such Confidential Information. Upon request of Seller in connection with the termination of negotiations related to the transaction, the termination or expiration of this Agreement or the termination or expiration of any purchase and sale agreement for the Property between Seller and Purchaser, Purchaser will return or destroy all of the Confidential Information in Purchaser’s possession or control and will not retain any copies or excerpts of the Confidential Information, subject to Purchaser’s document retention policies. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Confidential Information” does not include information that (w) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of disclosure by a party in violation of this Agreement, (x) was within a party’s possession on a non-confidential basis prior to its disclosure by the other party or its representatives, (y) becomes available to a party on a non-confidential basis after the date hereof from any third party not known by such party to be bound by a confidentiality agreement with respect to such information, or (z) was developed by a party or its representatives independently of, and without reference to, any Confidential Information received hereunder. The provisions of this Section 12.9 shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

 

 

13.8          Headings. The paragraph headings which appear in some of the Sections of this Agreement are for purposes of convenience and reference and are not in any sense to be construed as modifying the Sections in which they appear.

 

13.9          Construction. The parties acknowledge that they have reviewed and revised this Agreement, and their counsel has done or has had the opportunity to do the same, and agree that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any exhibits or amendments hereto.

 

13.10      Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assignable without the prior written consent of Seller, which may be granted or withheld in Seller’s sole and absolute discretion.

 

13.11      Successors and Assigns. Subject to Section 13.10, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

 

13.12      No Recording. Neither Seller nor Purchaser shall record this Agreement or any memorandum hereof in any public records, except to the extent require by applicable laws.

 

13.13      Counterparts; Delivery. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed a duplicate original. Executed signature pages sent by telecopy or email PDF shall be effective for purposes of executing and delivering this Agreement.

 

13.14      Seller Lease Back. Upon Closing, Seller (or an affiliate of Seller) shall lease back the Property from Purchaser pursuant to the Seller Lease Agreement.

 

13.15      Trust Waiver. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, but subject to the following sentence of this Section 13.15, Seller hereby waives any and all right, title, interest or claim of any kind arising under this Agreement (“Claim”) in or to any distribution of or from the trust account (the “Trust Account”) established in connection with the Company’s initial public offering, and hereby agrees not to seek recourse, reimbursement, payment or satisfaction for any Claim against the Trust Account for any reason whatsoever. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller does not waive any Claims and does not waive its rights to seek recourse, reimbursement, payment or satisfaction for any Claim against the Trust Account for distributions of remaining funds released to Purchaser from the Trust Account following redemptions or other distributions to Purchaser’s public stockholders.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date(s) set forth below.

 

	SELLER:
	EchoStar Real Estate Holding L.L.C., a Colorado limited liability company
	By:	/s/ Dean A. Manson
	Name:	Dean A. Manson
	Title:	Chief Legal Officer
	Date:	March 10, 2024
	PURCHASER:
	CONX Corp., a Nevada corporation
	By:	/s/ Kyle Jason Kiser
	Name:	Kyle Jason Kiser
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer
	Date:	March 10, 2024

  

 

EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

EXHIBIT B

 

FORM OF SELLER LEASE AGREEMENT

 

[Form of Seller Lease Agreement begins on the following page.]

 

 

COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

 

BETWEEN

 

DISH WIRELESS L.L.C.

AS TENANT

 

AND

 

CONX CORP.

AS LANDLORD

 

Summary of Lease Terms*

 

Commencement Date:	April 29, 2024
Address:	5701 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120
Square footage of Premises:	_______ Square Feet
Square footage of the Building	_______ Square Feet
Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Operating Expenses (if applicable)	100.00%
Term:	Approximately 10 years
Base Rent:	$228,500 per month (escalating by 2% per annum)

 

*Note         This summary is provided for the parties’ convenience only. It is not intended to be, and shall not be construed as a part of the Lease agreement. In the event that there is a conflict between this summary and the Lease, the terms set forth in the Lease agreement shall prevail.

 

 

COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

 

THIS COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT (this “Lease”) is entered into as of April 29, 2024, and shall be effective as of April 29, 2024, by and between CONX CORP., a Nevada corporation (“Landlord”) having a place of business at _______________________, and DISH Wireless L.L.C., a Colorado limited liability company (“Tenant”), having a place of business at ____________________________. (Tenant, and together with Landlord, the “Parties,” and each a “Party”).

 

WITNESSETH:

 

1.             PREMISES AND TERM       

 

1.1        Premises. In consideration of the obligations of Landlord and Tenant set forth herein, Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord the premises situated within the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Premises”), together with all rights, privileges, easements, appurtenances and amenities belonging to or in any way pertaining to the Premises (including, without limitation, the right of ingress and egress and access to all public streets within and bordering the Premises), to have and to hold, subject to the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease.

 

1.2       Term.       The term of this Lease shall be for approximately ten (10) years (the “Term”), which Term shall commence on April 29, 2024 (the “Commencement Date”) and shall expire on May 31, 2034, unless terminated sooner, renewed or extended as provided herein. Notwithstanding the fact that the Commencement Date may be subsequent to the effective date of this Lease, the Parties agree that each has vested rights hereunder and that this Lease constitutes a binding and valid obligation of each as of the date this Lease is fully executed.

 

1.3       Condition of the Premises. To Landlord’s actual knowledge, as of the Commencement Date, the Premises, including, without limitation: the roof; floor slabs; foundations systems; exterior walls; all electrical, plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation, air -conditioning, water and sewage systems (including all fixtures and equipment related thereto); window glass; loading docks and dock highs; exterior steps; doors; loading doors; and interior walls, ceilings and floors, are in good order and repair. Without limiting the foregoing, the Parties acknowledge and agree that immediately prior to the effective date hereof, Tenant (or an affiliate of Tenant) owned the Premises, and therefore had full control and knowledge of the condition thereof. Accordingly, in no event shall Landlord be liable or responsible for statements made concerning the condition of the Premises.

 

1.4       Acceptance of the Premises. By taking possession of the Premises, Tenant acknowledges that: (i) it has inspected the Premises; (ii) it accepts the Premises; (iii) the Premises are suitable for the purpose for which the Premises are leased; and (iv) except as otherwise set forth in this Lease (including all exhibits and attachments), no representations or warranties have been made by Landlord with respect to the Premises. In the event that Landlord shall be unable, by reason of construction delays or otherwise (unless delay is caused solely by Tenant), to deliver physical possession of the Premises on the date set forth in Section 1.2, above, within sixty (60) days after the date this Lease is fully executed, Tenant shall have the right, but not an obligation, upon written Notice (as defined in Section 23.8 of this Lease) to Landlord, to terminate this Lease without penalty or further obligation to Landlord, its employees, officers, agents or lenders. If Tenant chooses not to terminate this Lease, Tenant may withhold Base Rent payments until physical possession occurs. Rental payments shall not commence until Tenant takes physical possession of the Premises.

 

 

2.       BASE RENT, OPERATING EXPENSE PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSIT       

 

2.1        Base Rent.       Beginning on the Commencement Date and for each calendar month thereafter during the Term of this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord rent for the Premises (“Base Rent”) in advance, without demand or set-off (except as otherwise explicitly set forth in this Lease), in the amount of: $228,500 per month, which Base Rent payment shall escalate by 2% per annum during the Term, with such escalation to occur on each May 1 during the Term.

 

All Base Rent payments shall be made on or before the first day of the month in lawful money of the United States of America, without prior Notice or demand, at such place or places as may be designated in writing from time to time by Landlord, except that all payments due hereunder for any fractional calendar month shall be prorated based upon the number of days during said month that the payment obligation was in force.

 

2.2

Additional Rent; Maintenance And Operations.

 

2.2.1       Operating Expenses. Beginning on the Commencement Date and continuing throughout the Term, Tenant agrees to pay as “Additional Rent” its Proportionate Share of Operating Expenses (as defined below in this Section 2.2.1) for the building of which the Premises are a part (the “Building”) and any common areas associated therewith including, without limitation, paving and parking areas, roads, roofs, alleys, and driveways, landscaping, utility lines, exterior lighting, electrical systems and other mechanical and Building systems (“Common Areas”) to the extent that such maintenance and costs are chargeable to Tenant under this Lease. The term “Operating Expenses” means, except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Lease, all costs and expenses incurred by Landlord with respect to the maintenance and operation of the Building including, without limitation: (i) intentionally omitted; (ii) insurance maintained by Landlord pursuant to Section 12; (iii) utilities (except as separately metered and paid directly to the utility by Tenant); (iv) maintenance; (v) maintenance of Common Areas; (vi) repair of any portion of the Building or Common Areas; (vii) deductibles on insurance loss; (viii) security services, if any; (ix) trash collection and sweeping; (x) snow removal; and (xi) the cost of any capital improvements that are made to the Building or Common Areas with the Parties’ express prior written agreement or approval as to same (including, without limitation, with respect to the nature and scope of the capital improvements, any and all plans related thereto, the cost thereof and any and all contractors to be used in connection with the performance thereof and any modification or change to any of the foregoing prior to completion of the applicable improvements). For clarity, Tenant has no obligation whatsoever for any capital improvements that are made to the Building, Common Areas, Land and/or the Project by Landlord other than as described in the immediately preceding clause (xi) or otherwise made in accordance with this Section 2.2.1. Without limiting the foregoing, if the Parties are unable to agree on capital improvements, as, when and to what extent they are required, then the Parties shall engage a licensed third-party professional (in the area of expertise required for the subject capital improvement(s)) to determine commercially reasonable maintenance, repair or replacement steps under the circumstances. For the purposes of this Lease, the term “Proportionate Share” means the percentage determined by dividing the rentable square footage of the Premises by the total rentable square footage of the Building. Landlord and Tenant agree that as of the Commencement Date, Tenant’s Proportionate Share shall be one hundred percent (100%). Landlord shall equitably adjust Tenant’s Proportionate Share in the event the Premises or Building are expanded or reduced. Operating Expenses shall be calculated in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, applied on a consistent basis throughout the Term, and in accordance with industry standards such as those published by the Building Owners and Managers Association. The costs of any allowable expenditure which under generally accepted accounting principles is properly classified as a capital expenditure shall be amortized on a straight-line basis over a period equal to the lesser of the useful life thereof for federal income tax purposes or fifteen (15) years and, if paid by Landlord and not Tenant, shall be passed-through to Tenant on that basis (provided that, if Tenant agrees to pay for such capital expenditure up front or on an alternative payment schedule, then any payment made by Tenant attributable to any period of time after the Term expires shall be paid or reimbursed by Landlord to Tenant), except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by Landlord and Tenant prior to incurring any such capital expenditure.

 

 

2.2.2       Operating Expense Exclusions.       Notwithstanding the foregoing, Operating Expenses shall not include any of the following: (i) depreciation on the Building and/or on any project of which the Building is a part (the “Project”); (ii) intentionally deleted; (iii) ground lease payments, mortgage principal or interest; (iv) capital expenses, other than those in strict compliance with clause (xi) of Section 2.2.1 of this Lease; (v) the costs of any service provided to any tenant in the Building which are directly billed to such tenant; (vi) the costs of repairs due to casualty or condemnation which are reimbursed by third parties; (vii) any cost incurred due to Landlord’s breach of this Lease or the lease of any other tenant of the Building or Project; (viii) any amount payable by Landlord by way of indemnity or for damages; (ix) any amount payable by Landlord which constitutes a fine, interest or penalty, except to the extent directly caused by Tenant; (x) any income, estate, inheritance or other transfer tax and any excess profit, franchise or similar taxes on Landlord’s business; (xi) any legal fees incurred by Landlord in enforcing its rights under other leases for premises in the Building or the Project; (xii) any costs, fees, dues, contributions or similar expenses for political, charitable, industry association or similar organizations; (xiii) intentionally deleted; (xiv) costs for sculptures, paintings or other objects of art; (xv) except to the extent expressly approved in writing by Tenant in advance, costs, including, without limitation, materials, labor, architecture, permits, licenses, and inspection fees incurred with respect to the construction or installation of tenant improvements or otherwise improving, decorating, painting, or redecorating vacant space for new tenants or other occupants of the Building; (xvi) intentionally deleted; (xvii) any amount paid to subsidiaries or affiliates of Landlord, or to any other party as a result of a non-competitive selection process, for management or other services to the building, or for supplies or other materials, to the extent that such amounts exceed the costs that would have been paid had the services, supplies or materials been provided by parties unaffiliated with the Landlord and/or on a competitive basis and are consistent with those incurred by similar buildings in the same metropolitan area in which the Premises are located; (xviii) reserves set aside for maintenance or repair of Common Areas, the Building or the Project or costs for reserves of any kind; (xix) any fines, costs, penalties or interest resulting from the negligence, misconduct or omission of the Landlord or its agents, contractors or employees; (xx) wages, salaries and other compensation paid to any executive employee of Landlord and/or any employee of Landlord not directly involved in the management and operation of the Premises; and (xxi) any cost or expense related to removal, cleaning, abatement or remediation of “hazardous materials” in or about the Building, including, without limitation, hazardous materials in the soil or ground water, subject to Tenant obligations referenced in Section 21.2 of this Lease.

 

2.2.3       Payment of Additional Rent. On or before the Commencement Date and thereafter not more than once per calendar year, Landlord shall furnish Tenant a written statement estimating Tenant’s Proportionate Share of the annual Operating Expenses of the Building, the Premises, the Common Areas, if any, and the Project, if any (the “Estimate”), which Estimate shall apply only to those Operating Expenses not paid directly by Tenant. Beginning on the Commencement Date and on the first day of each month during the Term, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as Additional Rent one-twelfth (1/12) of the Estimate then in effect (the “Estimated Payments”). As soon as practical after the end of each calendar year (or on the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease), Landlord shall furnish Tenant a written statement showing a detailed and itemized breakdown of the total Operating Expenses actually paid by Landlord with respect to the Building, the Premises, the Common Areas, if any and the Project, if any for the calendar year just ended (the “Actual Expenses”). If Tenant’s Proportionate Share of the Actual Expenses exceeds the Estimated Payments, for the same period of time, then Tenant agrees to pay within thirty (30) days of receipt of said statement, the difference between Tenant’s Proportionate Share of the Actual Expenses and the Estimated Payments. If the Estimated Payments exceed Tenant’s Proportionate Share of the Actual Expenses, then Landlord agrees to refund the difference at the time that such statement is furnished. The provisions of this Section shall apply for any partial calendar year during which this Lease is effective, subject to a pro rata adjustment based upon the number of calendar months or portions thereof that this Lease is in effect. Tenant’s obligation to pay such difference and/or Landlord’s obligation to refund such difference shall survive the termination or expiration of this Lease.

 

 

2.3       Real Estate Taxes.       Tenant shall pay directly all Taxes that accrue against the Building during the Term; provided, however, that Tenant’s obligation to pay Taxes is conditioned on Landlord timely delivering to Tenant any and all necessary documentation for the payment of Taxes and Landlord’s reasonable cooperation with respect thereto. “Taxes” means any present or future federal, state, municipal or local taxes, assessments, levies, benefit charges, and/or other governmental and/or private impositions (including business park charges and dues), levied, assessed and/or agreed to be imposed upon the Building, or upon the rent due and payable hereunder, whether or not now customary or within the contemplation of the Parties hereto and regardless of whether the same shall be extraordinary or ordinary, general or special, or similar or dissimilar to any of the foregoing, but shall not include any inheritance, estate, succession, income, profits or franchise tax. Tenant shall have the right to, at its sole cost and expense, contest any increase in Taxes or any increase in the assessment of the real property on which the Building is located (the “Land”). If any such tax or excise is levied or assessed directly against Tenant, then Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay the same at such times and in such manner as the taxing authority shall require. In addition to the foregoing, Tenant shall be liable for all taxes levied or assessed against any personal property or fixtures placed in the Premises, whether levied or assessed against Landlord or Tenant.

 

2.4       Audit Rights.       Tenant shall have the right upon reasonable Notice to Landlord (but no more often than once per calendar year) and at its own cost and expense (without requirement that Tenant pay Landlord’s costs of complying with this provision), to audit or inspect Landlord’s books and records relating to Landlord’s calculation of Operating Expenses and/or other Additional Rent payable by Tenant. Landlord shall utilize or cause to be utilized accounting records and procedures for each fiscal year (or other applicable time period) conforming to generally accepted accounting principals, consistently applied, with respect to all Operating Expenses and calculations of other forms of Additional Rent. Landlord shall cooperate with Tenant during the course of an audit, making all pertinent records available to Tenant, Tenant’s employees or agents for inspection during normal business hours in Landlord’s building manager’s office. Landlord agrees to make such personnel available to Tenant as is reasonably necessary for Tenant, Tenant’s employees or agents to conduct such audit. Tenant, Tenant’s employees or agents shall be entitled to make copies of such records, provided Tenant bears the expense of such copying and further provided that Tenant agrees to keep such copies in a confidential manner. If during the course of an Audit, Tenant uncovers that Landlord has overcharged Tenant, then Landlord shall pay to Tenant: (i) the overcharged amounts; and (ii) in the event that Landlord overcharged Tenant by more than five percent (5%), in addition to the overcharged amounts, the reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Tenant in connection with the Audit. The making of payments to Landlord by Tenant and the acceptance of payments from Landlord by Tenant shall not preclude Tenant from questioning the accuracy of any payment made or charge assessed by Landlord for Operating Expenses for up to two (2) years after the end of year adjustment has been made as provided above.

 

 

2.5       Security Deposit. On or before the Commencement Date, Tenant will deposit with Landlord a sum equal to one (1) month of Base Rent as set forth in Section 2.1 for the first year of the Term of this Lease, which shall be held by Landlord, without obligation for interest, as security for the performance of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, it being expressly understood and agreed that this deposit is not an advance rental deposit or a measure of Landlord’s damages in case of Tenant’s default. Upon each occurrence of an event of default, Landlord may use all or part of the deposit to pay past due rent or other payments due Landlord under this Lease, without prejudice to any other remedy provided herein or provided by law. On demand, Tenant shall pay Landlord the amount that will restore the security deposit to its original amount. The security deposit shall be returned to the Tenant within thirty (30) days after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

 

3.       RENEWAL; EXTENSION; SURRENDER       

 

3.1       Options To Renew.       Tenant shall have the right and option, but not an obligation, to renew this Lease for two (2) additional terms of five (5) years (each, a “Renewal Term”); provided that this Lease is in full force and effect immediately prior to the date of the commencement of the applicable Renewal Term and that Tenant is not in default under any of the provisions of this Lease at the time Tenant exercises its option to renew or at the time the applicable Renewal Term is scheduled to commence and Tenant shall have no further renewal rights. During each Renewal Term, all of the terms, covenants, conditions and limitations set forth in this Lease shall be, and remain, in full force and effect, except that the Base Rent due hereunder for the first year of the applicable Renewal Term shall be adjusted to the then-prevailing market rate for similar size and use properties within a five (5) mile radius of the Premises (the “Market Rate”); provided, in no event shall the Base Rent determined from the Market Rate for the first year of the applicable Renewal Term decrease from the Base Rent paid during the immediately preceding twelve (12) –month period; provided further, that after the Market Rate is determined and agreed to, the Base Rent shall increase by two-percent (2%) per annum for each subsequent year of the applicable Renewal Term. If Tenant elects to exercise its option to renew, it must do so by delivery of written Notice of the exercise thereof (the “Renewal Notice”) to Landlord no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to expiration of the Term (or Renewal Term, as applicable). Following delivery of the Renewal Notice, the Parties shall promptly, but in no event later than ten (10) days following delivery of the Renewal Notice, commence good faith discussions regarding the Market Rate for the applicable Renewal Term. In the event that despite such good faith discussions, the Parties cannot agree on the Market Rate for the applicable Renewal Term within sixty (60) days following delivery of the Renewal Notice, then Tenant may, in its sole and absolute discretion, rescind the Renewal Notice and the election to exercise its option to renew without any liability or obligation to Landlord, its employees, officers, agents or lenders.

 

3.2       Extension By Mutual Consent.       If Tenant lawfully occupies the Premises after the end of the Term (or a Renewal Term, if applicable), after having obtained Landlord’s written consent to do so, this Lease and all its terms, provisions, conditions, covenants, waivers, remedies and any and all of Landlord’s rights herein specifically given and agreed to, shall be in force for one month thereafter and thereafter from month-to-month until either Party gives the other thirty (30) days’ written Notice of its desire to terminate this Lease.

 

3.3       Surrender.       Except as otherwise set forth in Section 8.1, at the expiration or termination of the Term of this Lease (including any period(s) of renewal or extension) in each case in accordance with the terms of this Lease, Tenant shall surrender the Premises to Landlord, together with all additions, alterations and improvements thereto, in broom clean condition and in good order and repair except for ordinary wear and tear. Nothing herein, however, shall prohibit Tenant from removing any of its computers, voice and data network components, phone system components, phone switch, TVs and other video equipment, antennae, office equipment, furniture, office supplies, storage racks and/or other personal property in, on or about the Premises the Building or the Land (collectively, “Tenant Property”) in accordance with the terms of this Lease. Tenant shall repair any damage to the Premises caused by the removal of such Tenant Property. Any Tenant Property not removed by Tenant as required herein shall be deemed abandoned thirty (30) days after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, and may be stored, removed and disposed of by Landlord in its discretion, and Tenant waives all claims against Landlord for any damages resulting from Landlord’s retention or disposal of same. Tenant shall be entitled to no payment or offset for the value of any abandoned property (even if sold by Landlord) and Tenant shall pay on demand all costs incurred by Landlord in connection with such removal or disposal. No retention, disposal or sale of such abandoned property shall limit remedies otherwise available to Landlord hereunder for a breach of this Lease by Tenant. All obligations of Tenant hereunder not fully performed as of the termination or expiration of this Lease shall survive such termination or expiration, until they are performed.

 

 

3.4       Holding Over.       If Tenant occupies the Premises beyond the Term of this Lease or any properly exercised Renewal Term, without Landlord’s written consent (“Hold Over”), Tenant shall be deemed to occupy the Premises on a month -to -month basis, terminable by either Party on fifteen (15) days’ written Notice to the other Party and all of the terms and provisions of this Lease shall be applicable during that period, except that Tenant shall pay Landlord a rental equal to one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the monthly Base Rent applicable hereunder at the expiration of the Term or applicable Renewal Term, prorated for the number of days of such holding over. If Tenant refuses to vacate after receiving a Notice of termination as provided in this Section 3.4, Tenant shall be deemed a Tenant at sufferance and Landlord may institute a forcible detainer or similar action against Tenant or any other party in possession of the Premises or pursue any other remedy available at law or in equity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant understands that it does not have the right to Hold Over at any time and Landlord may exercise any and all remedies at law or in equity to recover possession of the Premises, as well as seek to recover actual damages incurred by Landlord (expressly excluding the right to seek punitive damages), due to Tenant’s failure to vacate the Premises and deliver possession to Landlord as required by this Lease.

 

4.       UTILITIES       Beginning on the Commencement Date, Tenant shall pay directly to the applicable utility provider for all gas, electric, telephone, internet, water, sewer, refuse and trash collection, and other utilities and services used on or at the Premises, including without limitation, janitorial and security services. Landlord hereby expressly acknowledges and agrees that any and all utility accounts shall be maintained in the name of Tenant and that Tenant shall pay any and all applicable utility providers directly. Tenant will have no obligations to pay Landlord for any utility expenses pursuant to this Lease, except and to the extent that Landlord, and not Tenant, pays any utility company(ies) directly for utilities used and consumed at the Building, then Tenant shall pay its Proportionate Share of all utility expenses in accordance with Section 2.2 of this Lease. Except to the extent directly caused by Landlord’s breach of this Lease, negligence or intentional misconduct, Landlord shall not be liable for any interruption in the service provided by any utility or other service provider to the Building.

 

5.       PARKING       Landlord shall provide Tenant exclusive use, at no additional cost or expense, of any and all parking spaces adjacent to and/or surrounding the Building and otherwise located on the Land (including, without limitation, the parking structure) as shown in the attached Exhibit B to this Lease. Tenant’s exclusive parking rights may be subject to any other binding written agreement in effect as of the Commencement Date between Landlord and any other lessee of other premises located on the Land.

 

 

6.       SIGNAGE       Tenant will not place or permit on any exterior door or window or any exterior wall of the Premises any sign, awning, canopy, advertising matter or lettering without the written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

7.       USE       Tenant agrees that it will use and occupy the Premises for general office and administrative activities and for such lawful purposes as may be incident thereto and for no other purpose without Landlord’s prior written consent. Landlord acknowledges that Tenant’s use and occupancy existing as of the date of this Lease (and any customary and reasonable uses similar thereto) is permitted under this Lease. Tenant shall comply with all governmental laws, rules, ordinances and regulations applicable to the use of the Premises, and promptly comply with all governmental orders and directives for the correction and abatement of nuisances in or upon the Premises, all at Tenant’s sole expense. Tenant shall not permit any objectionable or unpleasant odors, smoke, dust, gas, noise or vibrations to emanate from the Premises, nor take any other action that would constitute a nuisance or would unreasonably interfere with, or endanger Landlord or any other tenants of the Building or Project.

 

8.       ALTERATIONS

 

8.1       Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions or improvements to the Premises, except for non-structural alterations that cost less than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($250,000.00) per project, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Tenant, at its own cost and expense, may erect such office equipment and furniture, shelves, bins, machinery and trade fixtures as it desires provided that: (i) such items do not alter the basic character of the Premises or the Building; (ii) such items do not overload or damage the same; (iii) such items may be removed without injury to the Premises; and (iv) the construction, erection or installation thereof complies with all applicable governmental laws, ordinances, regulations and all provisions of this Lease. All alterations, additions, improvements and partitions erected by Tenant shall be and remain the property of Tenant during the Term of this Lease and shall be the property of Landlord upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease provided that nothing herein shall prohibit Tenant from removing Tenant Property in accordance with Section 3.3, above. All shelves, bins, machinery and trade fixtures installed by Tenant shall be removed in accordance with Section 3.3 on or before the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, at which time Tenant shall restore the Premises to their original condition as delivered on the Commencement Date, ordinary wear and tear excepted. All alterations, installations, removals and restoration shall be performed in a good, workmanlike and lien-free manner.

 

8.2       Mechanics Liens. Tenant shall promptly pay all contractors and materialmen, and will use its best efforts to prevent any lien from attaching to the Premises or any part thereof. If any lien is filed purporting to be for labor or material furnished or to be furnished at the request of Tenant, Tenant shall do all acts necessary to discharge such lien within twenty (20) days of filing, or if Tenant desires to contest any lien, then Tenant shall deposit with Landlord one and one-half (1 1/2) times the amount of said lien as security for its payment. In the event Tenant fails to deposit the security with Landlord and fails to pay any lien claim after entry of final judgment in favor of the claimant, then Landlord shall have the right to expend all sums reasonably necessary to discharge the lien claim, and Tenant shall pay all reasonable sums expended by Landlord in discharging said lien, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. Tenant has no express or implied authority to create or place any lien or encumbrance of any kind upon, or in any manner to bind the interest of Landlord in the Premises or to charge the rentals payable hereunder for any claim in favor or any person dealing with Tenant, including, without limitation, those who may furnish materials or perform labor for any construction or repairs.

 

 

8.3               Antennae. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease (including its exhibits and attachments) to the contrary, Landlord shall permit Tenant to install antennae on the roof of the Building and elsewhere on the Land and connect said antennae to the Premises, provided that all work shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and in compliance with all applicable laws. Tenant shall be responsible for the cost of installation, operation and maintenance of said antennae and all such antennae installed by Tenant shall be and remain the property of Tenant and Tenant shall have the right to remove them at the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. All roof work involved in installing said antennas shall be performed or monitored by Landlord’s roof contractor so as to not invalidate Landlord’s roof warranty.

 

8.4       Security Cameras and Access. Tenant may install, at Tenant’s expense and subject to Landlord’s approval (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), security cameras and other security devices on interior and exterior walls and throughout the Building and the Land. The cameras will be used to monitor areas of the Building and/or the Land, provide parking lot security and for any other reasonable security purposes determined by Tenant. Said security cameras shall not penetrate the roof of the Premises. In addition to and without limitation of the foregoing, Tenant may install, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense: (i) a security and/or badge-access system to monitor entry to and exit from the Premises; and (ii) security and/or access gates to control security and access into and out of the Building and surrounding parking areas.

 

9.       MAINTENANCE

 

9.1       Tenant’s Maintenance Responsibilities.       Tenant shall at all times during the Term keep the Premises (including all entrances and vestibules) and all partitions, windows and window frames and moldings, glass, doors, door openers, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances thereof (including lighting, electrical, and plumbing equipment and appurtenances and all interior heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment (all such interior heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment is collectively referred to as “HVAC”)) and all parts of the Premises, in good order, condition and repair, and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances and regulations, damage by unavoidable casualty excepted. If replacement of equipment, fixtures and appurtenances thereto are necessary, Tenant shall replace the same with equipment, fixtures and appurtenances of the same quality, and shall repair all damages done in or by such replacement. In addition, Tenant, and not Landlord, shall be responsible for providing for the following services at the Premises: (i) standard cleaning and custodial services; (ii) routine maintenance, painting and electrical lighting service for the Building and Common Areas; and (iii) any other maintenance and service responsibilities desired by Tenant at the Premises. In addition to and without limitation of the foregoing, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease (including, without limitation, Section 8.1 of this Lease), Landlord expressly acknowledges and agrees that Tenant may make such repairs to the Building and/or the Common Areas as needed and desired by Tenant in Tenant’s reasonable judgment. Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant shall use reasonable efforts to notify Landlord in the event that, to Tenant’s actual knowledge and in Tenant’s reasonable judgment, there are any material repairs needed or material damage to any structural portions of the Building (including, without limitation, foundations, roof, and load bearing and exterior walls). As between Landlord and Tenant, Tenant will be responsible for the payment of any repairs and/or replacements to the structural portions of the Building that are performed by Tenant, provided that, with respect to the costs of any expenditure by Tenant which under generally accepted accounting principles is properly classified as a capital expenditure, any payment made by Tenant attributable to any period of time after expiration or termination of this Lease (assuming amortization of the relevant expenditure on a straight-line basis over a period equal to the lesser of the useful life thereof for federal income tax purposes or fifteen (15) years) shall be paid or reimbursed by Landlord to Tenant upon expiration or termination of this Lease, except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by Landlord and Tenant prior to incurring any such capital expenditure. In the event that Landlord pays for any repairs and/or replacements to the structural portions of the Building, then any reimbursement or payment by Tenant will be handled pursuant to and in accordance with Section 2.2 of this Lease. In the event of a bona fide emergency that may result in damage or injury to persons or Tenant’s property, damage that has a material impact on Tenant’s ability to conduct business as contemplated under this Lease, or damage that otherwise exposes Tenant (in Tenant’s reasonable judgment) to liability, Tenant may, unless Landlord commences and diligently pursues such repairs within five (5) days after receipt of written Notice (or such shorter period as would reasonably be expected under the given circumstances) make such repairs. Provided, if in Tenant’s reasonable judgment, immediate action must be taken to protect the Building or Premises or persons therein from damage or injury, Tenant may, without giving Notice to Landlord, make such repairs on behalf of Landlord and give written Notice thereof to Landlord as soon as reasonably practicable.

 

 

10.       ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING        

 

10.1       Tenant shall not, either voluntarily or by operation of law, assign, transfer, or sublet the Premises, or any part thereof, without obtaining the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. In connection with any such assignment or sublease, Tenant or the assignee or subtenant of Tenant shall pay to Landlord any out-of-pocket legal and administrative costs actually incurred by Landlord in approving such assignment or subletting, not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($1,500.00). Consent to any assignment or subletting shall not be deemed a consent to any future assignment or subletting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall have the right (without obtaining Landlord’s prior written consent which shall not be required) to assign this Lease in whole or in part or to sublet all or any portion of the Premises to any person or entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with Tenant, if the assignee assumes, in writing delivered to Landlord, Tenant’s obligations under this Lease.

 

10.2       Neither: (i) a change in ownership of Tenant as a result of a merger, consolidation or reorganization; nor (ii) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant shall be considered an assignment under this Section 10 requiring Landlord’s consent and Landlord shall have no right to delay, alter or impede any of the foregoing transactions.

 

11.       RIGHT OF ENTRY       Landlord, its employees and agents, shall have the right to enter the Premises with a designated representative of Tenant upon reasonable notice during regular business hours for the purpose of examining or inspecting the same, showing the same to prospective purchasers, mortgagees or tenants of the Premises. In the case of a bona fide emergency, Landlord may enter the Premises after using its best efforts to provide Tenant with the greatest possible notice under the circumstances and in the event that representatives of Tenant are not present to accompany Landlord or to open and permit entry into the Premises during the course of such emergency, then Landlord may enter the Premises forcibly and without being accompanied by a representative of Tenant without such entry constituting an eviction of Tenant or termination of this Lease. Except in the case of a bona fide emergency, Landlord, its employees and agents will abide by all reasonable security procedures established for the Premises by Tenant.

 

12.       INSURANCE

 

12.1       Landlord’s Obligations. Throughout the Term, including, without limitation, any renewal or extension thereof, Landlord shall maintain the following insurance coverage: (i) standard all risk coverage in an amount equal to the replacement cost of the Building; (ii) Commercial General Liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; and (iii) such other insurance policies as may be deemed normal and customary for substantially similar buildings, including, without limitation, coverage for loss of rent. Subject to the policy minimums set forth above in this Section 12.1, the insurance required of Landlord hereunder may be maintained by a blanket or master policy that includes properties other than the Premises.

 

 

12.2           Tenant’s Obligations.       

 

12.2.1       Tenant shall keep in effect, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, during the Term: (i) workers’ compensation insurance with no less than the minimum limits required by law; and (ii) Commercial General Liability with a minimum limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. All such policies shall be: (a) issued by insurers that are (1) licensed to do business in the state in which the Premises is located, and (2) rated A- or better by Best’s Key Rating Guide; and (b) endorsed to include Landlord as additional insured (Commercial General Liability only).

 

12.2.2       Fire and Casualty Insurance.       Tenant shall not do or suffer to be done any act, matter or thing whereby the fire and casualty insurance carried by Landlord on the Building shall be suspended or rated as more hazardous than on the Commencement Date. In case of breach of this covenant (as Landlord’s sole and exclusive remedies in lieu of all other remedies given to Landlord for breach of any covenants or conditions of this Lease), Tenant agrees to pay as Additional Rent any and all increase of premium for fire and casualty insurance carried by Landlord caused in any way by the actions or occupancy of Tenant.

 

12.3       Waiver Of Subrogation.        Landlord and Tenant for themselves and any and all Parties claiming under or through them, including, without limitation, their respective insurers, hereby mutually release and discharge each other and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and affiliates from any claims for damage to any person or to the Premises, the Building or any other real or personal property that are caused by or result from risks insured against under any insurance policies carried by Landlord or Tenant and in force at the time of such damage and hereby waive any right of subrogation that might otherwise exist in or accrue to any person on account thereof. All policies required to be carried by either Party herein shall contain an endorsement in favor of the other Party waiving the insurance company’s right of subrogation against such other Party. THIS RELEASE SHALL APPLY EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE FAULT OR NEGLIGENCE OF A PARTY HERETO OR BY ANY PERSON FOR WHICH SUCH PARTY IS RESPONSIBLE. EACH PARTY AGREES TO NOTIFY ITS INSURANCE CARRIER(S) OF THIS PROVISION.

 

13.       DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES

 

13.1       In case the Premises are damaged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of its value by fire or any other cause, then either Party may, by a Notice in writing sent no later than thirty (30) days after such damage, terminate this Lease as of the date of such damage, and any fixed rent for the unexpired period paid in advance beyond the date of such damage, shall be refunded by Landlord to Tenant.

 

13.2       If the Premises are damaged to an extent less than fifty percent (50%) of its value or neither Party exercises its right to terminate this Lease under Section 13.1 above, then Landlord shall diligently commence restoration and restore the Premises to a condition equal to its condition before the damage. Landlord’s obligation to rebuild is contingent upon its receipt of insurance proceeds sufficient to make such repairs. In the event any mortgagee or lender requires such sums to be applied to any debt, Landlord will not be deemed to have received the proceeds. A proportion of the rent herein reserved, according to the extent that such damage and its repair shall interfere with the full enjoyment and use of the Premises, shall be suspended and abated from the date of such damage until Landlord’s repairs have been completed. In the event that the Premises have not been restored to a condition equal to their condition before the damage within two hundred seventy (270) days after the date of such damage, then Tenant may, by a Notice in writing sent no later than thirty (30) days after the expiration of such two hundred seventy (270) day period, terminate this Lease as of the date of such damage, and any fixed rent for the unexpired period paid in advance beyond the date of such damage, shall be refunded by Landlord to Tenant.

 

 

14.       REMEDIES OF LANDLORD UPON TENANT’S DEFAULT

 

14.1       Tenant’s Default Defined.       The following shall be considered an “Event of Default” under and a breach of this Lease: (i) any failure of Tenant to pay any Base Rent or Additional Rent due hereunder for more than five (5) business days after receipt of written Notice of non-payment; (ii) any failure by Tenant to perform or observe any of the other terms, provisions, conditions and covenants of this Lease for more than thirty (30) days after receipt of written Notice of such failure provided, however, that if the event for which the Notice is given is of a nature that may not be reasonably cured within said thirty (30) day period, Tenant shall not be in default for so long as Tenant commences to cure the failure within the thirty (30) day period and diligently pursues it to conclusion; (iii) Tenant is adjudged bankrupt in a final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; (iv) a receiver of any property of Tenant in or upon the Premises is appointed in any action, suit, or proceeding by or against Tenant and such appointment is not vacated or annulled within sixty (60) days; (v) this Lease, Tenant’s interest herein or in the Premises, any improvements thereon, or any property of Tenant is executed upon or attached; or (vi) Tenant transfers possession of the Premises to a third party, except as expressly permitted under this Lease.

 

14.2.       Landlord’s Remedies.       Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default specified in Section 14.1, Landlord shall have the right to pursue any one or more of the following remedies:

 

14.2.1       Terminate this Lease and, without prejudice to any other remedy which it may have for possession or arrearages in rent, enter upon and take possession of the Premises by summary dispossession proceedings or any other method authorized by law and recover from Tenant: (i) all rent due and unpaid up to the time of re-entry; (ii) the costs of repairing or otherwise putting the Premises into the condition required by this Lease; and (iii) the present value of the unpaid rent and charges reserved in this Lease for the remainder of the Term of this Lease (i.e., the duration of this Lease had it not been terminated) less the present value of the fair market rental of the Premises (which shall be determined taking into account a reasonable period of time for Landlord to procure a new tenant, and the reasonable costs which would be incurred by Landlord in doing so) from the date of termination to the expiration date, all of which shall be immediately due and payable by Tenant to Landlord; or

 

14.2.2       Without terminating this Lease, enter upon and take possession of the Premises, by summary dispossession proceedings or any other remedy authorized by law and relet the Premises, or any part thereof, for such term or terms (which may extend beyond the Term of this Lease), for the highest rent reasonably obtainable (even if such rent is below market value) and to recover from Tenant the difference between the rent reserved by this Lease and the amount obtained through such reletting plus the following costs, if reasonably incurred by Landlord in such reletting: (i) brokerage fees and/or leasing commissions; (ii) the costs of removing and storing Tenant’s property; and (iii) the costs of repairing or otherwise putting the Premises into the condition required by this Lease. In no event shall Tenant be entitled to any excess rent obtained by reletting the Premises over and above the rent reserved herein.

 

 

14.3       Landlord’s Performance for Account of Tenant.       If Tenant shall continue in default in the performance of any of the covenants or agreements herein contained, after any applicable cure period, Landlord may perform the same for the account of Tenant. Any amount incurred by Landlord in the performance of any such matter for the account of Tenant shall be deemed to be Additional Rent and the same may, at the option of Landlord, be added to any rent then due or thereafter falling due hereunder or shall be payable by Tenant to Landlord within thirty (30) days after written demand.

 

14.4       No re-entry or taking possession of the Premises by Landlord shall be construed as an election to terminate this Lease unless a written Notice of such termination is given by Landlord to Tenant.

 

15.        REMEDIES OF TENANT UPON LANDLORD’S DEFAULT       

 

15.1       Landlord shall be in default of this Lease (a “Landlord Default”) if it shall fail to perform any duty or obligation imposed upon it by this Lease and such failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after Landlord’s receipt of written Notice of such failure; provided, however, that if the event for which the Notice is given is of a nature that may not reasonably be performed within said thirty (30) -day period, Landlord shall not be in default for so long as Landlord commences its performance within said thirty (30) -day period and diligently pursues it to conclusion. Upon the occurrence of a Landlord Default, Tenant, in addition to all other rights or remedies Tenant may have for such default at law, in equity or otherwise, shall have the right to exercise any self-help measures as may be reasonably necessary to cure such default. Any costs and expenses incurred by Tenant to cure such Landlord Default shall be reimbursed by Landlord within thirty (30) days after written demand. If Landlord fails to cure any Landlord Default within the time periods set forth above in this Section 15.1, Tenant shall have the right to abate Base Rent until such Landlord Default is cured.

 

15.2       All obligations of Landlord under this Lease will be deemed binding upon Landlord only during the period of its ownership of the Premises and not thereafter. The term “Landlord” in this Lease means only the owner, for the time being of the Premises, and in the event of the transfer by such owner of its interest in the Premises, such owner shall thereupon be released and discharged from all obligations of Landlord thereafter accruing (but not from obligations and/or defaults accruing during such Landlord’s ownership), but such obligations shall be binding during the Term upon each new owner for the duration of such owner’s ownership. Any liability of a current Landlord under this Lease shall be limited solely to its interest in the Project, including, without limitation, any equity therein, income, rents and/or profits derived therefrom, insurance and condemnation awards or personal property on or about the Project, and in no event shall any personal liability be asserted against either Party in connection with this Lease nor shall any recourse be had to any other property or assets of either Party.

 

16.       EMINENT DOMAIN       In the event that more than twenty percent (20%) of the Premises are taken by paramount governmental authority or in any way condemned or appropriated by the exercise of the right of eminent domain or a deed or conveyance in lieu of eminent domain, (each a “Taking”), either Party hereto shall have the right, at its option, within sixty (60) days after said Taking, to terminate this Lease upon thirty (30) days’ written Notice to the other Party. In the event that either Party elects to terminate this Lease, the rent herein set forth shall be abated and Tenant’s liability therefore will cease as of the date of such Taking, this Lease shall terminate as of said date, and any prepaid rent shall be returned to Tenant. If this Lease is not terminated as herein provided, then it shall continue in full force and effect, and Landlord shall within a reasonable time after possession is physically taken by the condemning authority restore the remaining portion of the Premises to render it reasonably suitable for the uses permitted by this Lease and the Base Rent shall be proportionately and equitably reduced. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord shall not be obligated to expend an amount greater than the proceeds received from the condemning authority less all expenses reasonably incurred in connection therewith (including attorneys’ fees) for the restoration. In the event any mortgagee or lender requires that all or any portion of the proceeds received from the condemning authority be applied to any debt, Landlord will not be deemed to have received such proceeds. All compensation awarded in connection with or as a result of a Taking shall be the property of the Landlord, except that Tenant may apply for and keep as its property a separate award for: (i) the value of Tenant’s leasehold interest; (ii) the value of Tenant Property or Tenant’s trade fixtures or personal property; (iii) Tenant’s moving expenses; (iv) Tenant’s business relocation expenses; and (v) damages to Tenant’s business incurred as a result of such Taking.

 

 

17.       SUBORDINATION OF LEASE

 

17.1       This Lease is and shall remain subordinate and subject to any mortgage or mortgages or deeds of trust which are now, or at any time hereafter shall be placed, upon the interest of Landlord in the Premises or any part thereof or to any assignment of the interest of Landlord in this Lease; provided that, so long as Tenant is not in default hereunder, its possession will not be disturbed nor will its leasehold interest be divested. Tenant agrees to execute and deliver to Landlord, without cost, any instrument that may be deemed necessary by Landlord to further effect the subordination of this Lease to any such mortgage, mortgages or assignments, except that such instrument shall provide that, so long as Tenant is not in default hereunder, its possession will not be disturbed nor will its leasehold interest be divested.

 

17.2       In the event of a foreclosure of any such mortgage, Landlord and Tenant hereby agree that this Lease shall not terminate by reason thereof, and Tenant further agrees to attorn to and to recognize as Landlord hereunder the mortgagee or purchaser at a foreclosure sale for the balance of the Term (including the Renewal Term(s), if applicable), subject to all the terms and provisions hereof; provided, however, that any such mortgagee or purchaser at a foreclosure sale, which shall become the Landlord hereunder, shall not be:

 

(i)         liable for acts or omissions of Landlord occurring prior to its ownership of the Premises;

 

(ii)       subject to any offsets or defenses which Tenant might have against Landlord that accrue prior to its ownership of the Premises;

 

(iii)       bound by any Base Rent or Additional Rent that Tenant may have paid to Landlord more than thirty (30) days in advance; or

 

(iv)       bound by any amendment or modifications of this Lease made after Tenant receives written Notice of such foreclosure.

 

18.       ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE       Either Party shall, at any time and from time to time within twenty (20) days following receipt of written request from the other Party, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the requesting Party a written statement certifying that this Lease is in full force and effect and unmodified (or, if modified, stating the nature of such modification), certifying the date to which the rent reserved hereunder has been paid, and certifying that there are not, to the responding Party’s knowledge, any uncured defaults on the part of the Party requesting the certificate, or specifying such defaults if any are claimed. The responding Party’s failure to deliver such statement within such twenty (20) -day period shall be conclusive upon such Party that this Lease is in full force and effect and unmodified, and that there are no uncured defaults in the requesting Party’s performance hereunder.

 

 

19.       RULES AND REGULATIONS       Tenant and Tenant’s agents, employees and invitees shall faithfully observe and comply with all reasonable, uniform rules and regulations promulgated by Landlord from time to time for the safety, care or cleanliness of the Premises and for the preservation of good order therein, provided that such rules and regulations do not materially increase Tenant’s duties or obligations under this Lease. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Lease and any rules and regulations promulgated by Landlord, the conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence to the terms and conditions of this Lease. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that no such rules and regulations exist as of the Commencement Date of this Lease.

 

20.       QUIET ENJOYMENT       Landlord represents and warrants that it has the authority to enter into this Lease. Landlord further represents, warrants and covenants that so long as Tenant pays all amounts due hereunder and performs all other material covenants and conditions of this Lease to be performed by the Tenant hereunder, Landlord and its successors and assigns shall not interfere, nor permit interference, with Tenant’s quiet use and enjoyment of the Premises and that, subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, Tenant shall peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises for the Term hereof.

 

21.       ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

 

21.1       Definitions.

 

21.1.1       For purposes of this Lease, the term “Environmental Laws” means any and all federal, state, or local laws, statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, or judicial or administrative decrees or orders relating to: (i) health, safety or environmental protection; (ii) the emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of pollutants, contaminants or toxic or hazardous materials into the environment (including, without limitation, ambient air, surface water, ground water or subsurface strata); or (iii) the use, storage, treatment, transportation, manufacture, refinement, handling, production or disposal of, or exposure to pollutants, contaminants or toxic or hazardous materials, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 USC §9601 et seq. (“CERCLA”), as amended and judicially and administratively interpreted through the date hereof, and all regulations promulgated thereunder as of such date.

 

21.1.2       For purposes of this Lease, the term “Hazardous Substance” means: (i) any products, materials, solvents, elements, compounds, chemical mixtures, contaminants, pollutants or other substances identified as toxic or hazardous under CERCLA or any other Environmental Law; and (ii) the following substances: PCBs, gasoline, kerosene or other petroleum products, toxic pesticides and herbicides, volatile solvents, materials containing asbestos or formaldehyde and radioactive materials.

 

21.2       Tenant’s Obligations.

 

21.2.1       Tenant shall not cause or knowingly permit any Hazardous Substance to be placed, stored, treated, released, spilled, transported or disposed of on, under, at or from the Premises in violation of any Environmental Laws during the Term. Nor will Tenant knowingly permit the Premises to be used or operated in a manner that may cause the Building, the Project, or any part thereof, to be contaminated by any Hazardous Substance in violation of any Environmental Laws during the Term.

 

 

21.2.2       During the Term, Tenant shall contain at or remove from the Premises or perform any other remedial action regarding any Hazardous Substance placed, held, located, released, spilled, transported or disposed of on, under, at or from the Premises by Tenant, its employees, agents, customers/invitees, or contractors, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, if, as and when such containment, removal or other remedial action is required under any Environmental Law, and shall perform such containment, removal or other remediation in compliance with all Environmental Laws.

 

21.2.3       Tenant shall provide Landlord with written Notice (and a copy as may be applicable) within five (5) business day after Tenant obtains actual knowledge of any of the following: (i) any governmental or regulatory actions instituted or threatened under any Environmental Law affecting Tenant or the Premises; (ii) all claims made or threatened by any third party against Tenant or the Premises relating to damage, contribution, cost recovery, compensation, loss or injury resulting from any Hazardous Substance; (iii) the discovery during the Term of any occurrence or condition on the Premises that could cause the Premises to be classified in a manner which may support a claim under any Environmental Law; and (iv) the discovery during the Term of any Hazardous Substance on, under, at or from the Premises not authorized or permitted under Environmental Laws.

 

21.3       Landlord’s Obligations. Landlord understands and agrees that notwithstanding anything contained in this Lease to the contrary, in no event shall Tenant have any liability whatsoever, including, without limitation, any liability or obligation under this Section 21, with respect to any Hazardous Substance that was generated, possessed, used, stored, released, spilled, treated, transported, manufactured, refined, handled, produced or disposed of on, about, adjacent to, or near the Premises, the Building, the Project and/or the Land by: (i) Landlord, its agents, employees, contractors or invitees; or (ii) any third party who is not an affiliate, employee, agent, contractor or invitee of Tenant.

 

22.       WAIVER; INDEMNIFICATION

 

22.1       Waiver.       EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN THIS LEASE, NEITHER PARTY OR ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR ANY PERSON CLAIMING THROUGH THAT PARTY FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS) FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CLAIMS CAUSED BY OR RESULTING FROM THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THAT PARTY, ITS AGENTS, CONTRACTORS OR EMPLOYEES.

 

22.2       Tenant’s Indemnity.       Except to the extent caused by the breach of this Lease by Landlord or the acts or omissions of Landlord, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, or any other person or entity for whom Landlord is legally responsible, Tenant shall defend, indemnify and hold Landlord and its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, litigation, settlements, judgments, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising directly or indirectly out of: (i) any act or omission of Tenant, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, or any other person or entity for whom Tenant is legally responsible; or (ii) a breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of Tenant contained or incorporated in this Lease, including, without limitation, those set forth in Section 21, above. Tenant’s obligations under this Section 22.2 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease for two (2) years.

 

22.3       Landlord’s Indemnity.       Except to the extent caused by the breach of this Lease by Tenant or the acts or omissions of Tenant, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, or any other person or entity for whom Tenant is legally responsible, Landlord shall defend, indemnify and hold Tenant, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, litigation, settlements, judgments, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising directly or indirectly out of: (i) any act or omission of Landlord, its officers, agents, employees, contractors or any other person or entity for whom Landlord is legally responsible; or (ii) a breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of Landlord contained or incorporated in this Lease, including without limitation those set forth in Section 21, above. Landlord’s obligations under this Section 22.3 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease for two (2) years.

 

 

22.4       Indemnification Procedure. The Party seeking indemnification (the “Indemnified Party”) shall promptly send Notice to the Party from whom indemnification is being sought (the “Indemnifying Party”) of the claim or suit for which indemnification is sought. The Indemnified Party shall not make any admission as to liability or agree to any settlement of or compromise any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party. The Indemnified Party shall, at the Indemnifying Party request and expense, give the Indemnifying Party all reasonable assistance in connection with those negotiations and litigation.

 

23.       MISCELLANEOUS

 

23.1       Force Majeure.       Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease, and except for the timely payment of rent, additional rent and operating expenses due hereunder, neither Party shall be liable to the other Party for nonperformance or delay in performance of any of its obligations under this Lease due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, strikes, lockouts, labor troubles, acts of God, accidents, technical failure governmental restrictions, insurrections, riots, enemy act, war, civil commotion, fire, explosion, flood, windstorm, earthquake, natural disaster or other casualty (“Force Majeure”). Upon the occurrence of a Force Majeure condition, the affected Party shall immediately notify the other Party with as much detail as possible and shall promptly inform the other Party of any further developments. Immediately after the Force Majeure event is removed or abates, the affected Party shall perform such obligations with all due speed. Neither Party shall be deemed in default of this Lease to the extent that a delay or other breach is caused by a Force Majeure event. A proportion of the rent herein reserved, according to the extent that such Force Majeure event shall interfere with the full enjoyment and use of the Premises, shall be suspended and abated from the date of commencement of such Force Majeure event until the date that such Force Majeure event subsides. In the event that such Force Majeure prevents the affected Party from performing its obligations under this Lease, in whole or in part, for a period of one hundred twenty (120) or more days, then the other Party may terminate this Lease upon Notice to the affected Party.

 

23.2       Successors and Assigns. The respective rights and obligations provided in this Lease shall bind and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto, their legal representative, heirs, successors and permitted assigns. No rights however, shall inure to the benefit of any assignee of Tenant, unless such assignment shall have been made in accordance with Section 10 of this Lease.

 

23.3       Brokers. Each Party represents and warrants to the other that no person or entity claims or will claim any commission, finders fee or other amounts by, through, under or as a result of any relationship with such Party because of this transaction. Landlord and Tenant each agree to defend, indemnify and hold the other Party harmless from and against any and all claims, losses or damages, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees arising out of or relating to any breach of such Party’s representations and warranties contained in this Section 23.3.

 

 

23.4       Governing Law and Construction.       This Lease shall be construed, governed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Premises are located. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that they and their counsel have reviewed, or have been given a reasonable opportunity to review, this Lease and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Lease or any amendments hereto.

 

23.5       Person; Gender; Number.       As used in this Lease, the word “person” means and includes, where appropriate, an individual, corporation, partnership or other entity; the plural shall be substituted for the singular, and the singular for the plural, where appropriate; and words of any gender shall include any other gender.

 

23.6       Severability. If any provisions of this Lease shall be held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof shall in no way be affected or impaired and such remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

23.7       Waiver.        The failure of either Party to insist upon strict performance of any provision of this Lease shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default or breach of the same or similar nature. All rights and remedies reserved to either Party shall be cumulative and shall not be in limitation of any other right or remedy which such Party may have at law, in equity or otherwise.

 

23.8       Notice.       Any notice to be given under this Lease shall be in writing and shall be sent by facsimile transmission, or by first class certified mail, postage prepaid, or by courier service, charges prepaid, to the Party notified, addressed to such Party at the following address, or sent by facsimile to the following fax number, or such other address or fax number as such Party may have substituted by written notice to the other Parties (the “Notice”). The sending of such Notice with confirmation of receipt thereof (in the case of facsimile transmission) or receipt of such Notice (in the case of delivery by mail or by overnight courier service) shall constitute the giving thereof:

 

If to Landlord:                        CONX Corp.

If by courier:

5701 S. Santa Fe Drive

Littleton, Colorado 80120

Attn: David Moskowitz

Telephone No.: 303-882-3811

 

If by U.S. Mail:

5701 S. Santa Fe Drive

Littleton, Colorado 80120

Attn: David Moskowitz

Telephone No.: 303-882-3811

 

If to Tenant:                            DISH Wireless L.L.C.

If by courier:

9601 S. Meridian Blvd.

Englewood, Colorado 80112

Attn: Director of Facilities

 

If by U.S. Mail:

9601 S. Meridian Blvd.

Englewood, Colorado 80112

Attn: Director of Facilities

Fax No.: _____________________

 

 

With a Copy to:                      DISH Wireless L.L.C.

If by courier:

9601 S. Meridian Blvd.

Englewood, Colorado 80112

Attn: Chief Legal Officer

 

If by U.S. Mail:

9601 S. Meridian Blvd.

Englewood, Colorado 80112

Attn: Chief Legal Officer

Fax: _______________________

 

23.9       Entire Agreement.       This Lease sets forth the entire, final and complete understanding between the Parties hereto relevant to the subject matter of this Lease, and it supersedes and replaces all previous understandings or agreements, written, oral, or implied, relevant to the subject matter of this Lease made or existing before the date of this Lease. Except as expressly provided by this Lease, no waiver or modification of any of the terms or conditions of this Lease shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties. Any provision of this Lease that logically would be expected to survive termination or expiration, shall survive for a reasonable time period under the circumstances, whether or not specifically provided in this Lease.

 

23.10       Compliance with Law.       Each Party shall comply with, and agree that this Lease is subject to, all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, and all amendments thereto, now enacted or hereafter promulgated in force during the Term or any renewal or extension thereof.

 

23.11       Counterparts.       This Lease may be executed in any number of identical counterparts and, as so executed, shall constitute one agreement, binding on all the Parties hereto, notwithstanding that all the Parties are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart. Execution of this Lease by facsimile or other method of electronic acceptance shall be effective to create a binding agreement and, if requested, Landlord and Tenant agree to exchange original signed counterparts.

 

23.12       Remedies Cumulative.       It is agreed that, except as expressly set forth in this Lease, the rights and remedies herein provided in case of default or breach by either Landlord or Tenant are cumulative and shall not affect in any manner any other remedies that the non -breaching Party may have by reason of such default or breach. The exercise of any right or remedy herein provided shall be without prejudice to the right to exercise any other right or remedy provided herein, at law, in equity or otherwise.

 

23.13       Attorneys’ Fees. If an action is brought by either Party for breach of any lease covenant and/or to enforce or interpret any provision of this Lease, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys’ fees, both at trial and on appeal, in addition to all other sums allowed by law.

 

23.14       Incorporation of Exhibits.       All exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein in their entirety by this reference.

 

 

23.15       Time is of the Essence.        Time is of the essence; and all due dates, time schedules and conditions precedent to exercising a right shall be strictly adhered to without delay except where otherwise expressly provided.

 

23.16       Guaranty.   All of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease will be guaranteed by DISH Network Corporation, an affiliate of Tenant (“Guarantor”). Upon Tenant’s execution of this Lease, Tenant will cause Guarantor to execute a Lease Guaranty in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “Guaranty”) and will then cause Guarantor to deliver such Guaranty to Landlord simultaneously with Tenant’s delivery of this Lease. Landlord’s obligations under this Lease are expressly conditioned on Tenant’s delivery of the Guaranty executed by Guarantor.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Lease as of the day and year first above written.

 

LANDLORD:			TENANT:
CONX CORP., a Nevada corporation			DISH WIRELESS L.L.C., a Colorado limited liability company
By:			By:
Name:			Name:
Its:			Its:

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

The Premises consist of _______ rentable square feet. Said Premises has an address of 5701 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120, and is shown on the attached Exhibit A-1.

 

The Premises is legally described as:

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A-1

 

 

EXHIBIT B

 

 

EXHIBIT C

 

Form of Lease Guaranty

 

GUARANTY

(DISH Network Corporation)

 

IN ORDER TO INDUCE CONX CORP., a Nevada corporation (“Landlord”), to enter into that certain Commercial Lease Agreement dated on or about the date hereof (the “Lease”) with respect to premises located at 5701 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120 (the “Premises”), DISH Network Corporation, a Nevada corporation (“Guarantor”) hereby guarantees the payment and performance of and agrees to pay and perform as a primary obligor all liabilities, obligations and duties (including, but not limited to, payment of all Rent provided for in the Lease) imposed upon DISH Wireless L.L.C., a Colorado limited liability company (“Tenant”) from time to time under the terms of the Lease, as if Guarantor had executed the Lease as Tenant thereunder.

 

Guarantor hereby waives notice of acceptance of this Guaranty, but expressly does not waive any other notices in connection herewith or in connection with the liabilities, obligations and duties guaranteed hereby, including notices of default by Tenant under the Lease, nor any diligence, presentment and suit on the part of Landlord in the enforcement of any liability, obligation or duty guaranteed hereby, all of which Landlord shall provide to Guarantor on the same basis and as required to be provided to Tenant under and pursuant to the Lease or otherwise. Guarantor further hereby expressly does not give or grant to Landlord any rights, power and/or authority, without notice to and written approval by Guarantor, to alter, extend or otherwise modify the Lease to the extent the same would increase or otherwise affect Guarantor’s obligations hereunder. Landlord hereby acknowledges and agrees that Guarantor will have no liability whatsoever (under this Guaranty or otherwise) with respect to any increased obligations of Tenant pursuant to any alteration, modification, supplement, or extension of the Lease that was entered into without the express prior written consent of Guarantor.

 

Guarantor further agrees that Landlord shall not be first required to enforce against Tenant or any other person any liability, obligation or duty guaranteed hereby before seeking enforcement thereof against Guarantor. Suit may be brought and maintained against Guarantor by Landlord to enforce any liability, obligation or duty guaranteed hereby without joinder of Tenant or any other person. With respect to Guarantor’s obligations under this Guaranty, Guarantor shall not set up or claim any defense, counter-claim, set-off or other objection of any kind that is not available to Tenant to (a) any valid demand or claim by Landlord for payment, performance and fulfillment of the guaranteed obligations, or (b) to any action or proceeding, at law, in equity or otherwise, made or brought in any action or proceeding, at law, in equity, or otherwise, arising from the guaranteed obligations. For the avoidance of doubt, Guarantor shall be entitled to any and all defenses, counter-claims, rights of set-off and other objections of any kind to the extent the same are available to Tenant as if Guarantor were “Tenant” under the Lease. The liability of Guarantor shall not be affected by any termination of the Lease to the extent that Tenant thereafter continues to be liable thereunder. Landlord and Tenant may at any time and from time to time enter into such modifications, extensions, amendments or other covenants with respect to the Lease as they may deem appropriate and Guarantor shall not be released thereby, but shall continue to be fully liable for the payment and performance of all liabilities, obligations and duties of Tenant under the Lease as so modified, extended or amended, so long as and to the extent that any such modification, extension or amendment was entered into with the express prior written consent of Guarantor.

 

 

It is understood that other guaranties similar to this Guaranty may be executed by other persons with respect to the Lease. This agreement shall be cumulative of any such other guaranties and the liabilities and obligations of Guarantor shall in no event be affected or diminished by reason of such other guaranties. In the event that Landlord secures other guaranties similar to this Guaranty, or secures the signature of more than one guarantor to this Guaranty, or both, Guarantor agrees that Landlord, in Landlord’s sole discretion, may bring suit against all guarantors of the Lease jointly and severally or against any one or more of them, may compound or settle with any one or more of such guarantors for such liability, obligation or duty guaranteed hereby. Guarantor further agrees that no such action shall impair the rights of Landlord to enforce the Lease against any remaining guarantor.

 

All sums payable by Guarantor under this Guaranty shall be payable at the principal address of Landlord. Guarantor specifically agrees that any action under this Guaranty may be maintained in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, and Guarantor and Landlord specifically submit to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts with respect to any such action.

 

Guarantor agrees that at any time and from time to time (but on not less than 10 days’ prior written request by Landlord), Guarantor will execute, acknowledge and deliver to Landlord a certificate indicating any or all of the following, as of the date thereof and to Guarantor’s actual knowledge: (a) that this Guaranty is unmodified and in full force and effect (or, if there have been modifications, that this Guaranty is in full force and effect, as modified, and stating the date and nature of each modification); (b) that Guarantor has no existing defenses to enforcement of this Guaranty; and (c) such other matters as may be reasonably requested by Landlord. Any such certificate may be relied upon by Landlord and any prospective purchaser or present or prospective mortgagee, deed of trust beneficiary or ground lessor of all or a portion of the Premises.

 

If any legal proceeding is commenced to enforce or interpret any provision of this Guaranty, the substantially prevailing party in such suit shall be entitled to recover, in addition to all other remedies or damages, its attorneys’ fees and expenses. This Guaranty shall be binding upon Guarantor and the successors, heirs, executors and administrators of Guarantor, and shall inure to the benefit of Landlord and Landlord’s successors and assigns.

 

EXECUTED as of the ______ day of ____________, 2024.

 

GUARANTOR:

 

DISH NETWORK CORPORATION

 

By:
Name:
Title:
Address:

 

 

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Cover	Mar. 10, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	8-K
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Document Period End Date	Mar. 10, 2024
Entity File Number	001-39677
Entity Registrant Name	CONX Corp.
Entity Central Index Key	0001823000
Entity Tax Identification Number	85-2728630
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NV
Entity Address, Address Line One	5701 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Entity Address, City or Town	Littleton
Entity Address, State or Province	CO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	80120
City Area Code	303
Local Phone Number	472-1542
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Units Each Consisting Of One Share Of Class Common Stock And Onefourth Of One Redeemable Warrant [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Units, each consisting of one share of Class A common stock and one-fourth of one redeemable warrant
Trading Symbol	CONXU
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Common Class A [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share
Trading Symbol	CONX
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Warrant [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share
Trading Symbol	CONXW
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ

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