-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Ny2RGHo+vsxxYPJOC2dNKXmv4qrCuJSpvUjYYzFB422QGI3qLzo5QH9a9bvqoUeZ 07iDs8Gn+XOWe3UZjHz4UQ== 0001104659-06-056222.txt : 20060821 0001104659-06-056222.hdr.sgml : 20060821 20060821111753 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-06-056222 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060816 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060821 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060821 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Linens Holding Co. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001366913 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-HOME FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT STORES [5700] IRS NUMBER: 204192917 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1230 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-135646-12 FILM NUMBER: 061045270 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON ROAD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 BUSINESS PHONE: 9737781300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON ROAD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Linens 'N Things Center, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001366909 IRS NUMBER: 592740308 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1230 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-135646-11 FILM NUMBER: 061045271 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON ROAD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 BUSINESS PHONE: 9737781300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON ROAD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LINENS N THINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001023052 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-HOME FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT STORES [5700] IRS NUMBER: 223463939 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0101 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12381 FILM NUMBER: 061045272 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON RD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 BUSINESS PHONE: 9737781300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON RD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 8-K 1 a06-18386_18k.htm CURRENT REPORT OF MATERIAL EVENTS OR CORPORATE CHANGES

 

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):  August 16, 2006

LINENS HOLDING CO.
LINENS ‘N THINGS, INC.
LINENS ‘N THINGS CENTER, INC.

(Exact names of registrants as specified in their charters)

Delaware

333-135646-12

20-4192917

Delaware

001-12381

22-3463939

California

333-135646-11

59-2740308

(States or other jurisdictions

(Commission File

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

Numbers)

Identification Nos.)

 

6 Brighton Road, Clifton, New Jersey  07015
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)

(973) 778-1300
(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)

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

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

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

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

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

 

 




Item 1.01                Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On August 16, 2006, Linens Holding Co. (“Holding”), the parent of Linens ‘n Things, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into a subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with George G. Golleher, a director of each of Holding and the Company, pursuant to which it sold to Mr. Golleher 10,000 shares of Holding common stock for $50.00 per share.  A copy of the Subscription Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In addition, on August 16, 2006, Holding entered into a joinder agreement (the “Joinder Agreement”) with Mr. Golleher, pursuant to which Mr. Golleher agreed to become a party to that certain Stockholders’ Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2006, between Holding and the stockholders party thereto.  A copy of the Joinder Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In connection with Mr. Golleher’s stock purchase, effective on August 16, 2006, Holding granted him a non-qualified stock option to purchase 10,000 shares of Holding common stock outside of the Linens Holding Co. Stock Option Plan.  The stock option has an exercise price of $50.00 per share, expires seven years after the date of grant, and is fully vested and exercisable.  A copy of the option grant letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The descriptions of the Subscription Agreement, the Joinder Agreement, and the option grant letter do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the respective documents.

Item 9.01                Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)                   Exhibits.

10.1                           Subscription Agreement, dated August 16, 2006, between Linens Holding Co. and George G. Golleher.

10.2                           Joinder Agreement, dated August 16, 2006, by and between Linens Holding Co. and George G. Golleher.

10.3                           Option Grant Letter, dated August 16, 2006, from Linens Holding Co. to George G. Golleher.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  August 18, 2006

 

LINENS HOLDING CO.

 

 

LINENS ‘N THINGS, INC.

 

 

LINENS ‘N THINGS CENTER, INC.

 

 

(Registrants)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ FRANCIS M. ROWAN

 

 

 

 

Francis M. Rowan

 

 

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

10.1

 

Subscription Agreement, dated August 16, 2006, between Linens Holding Co. and George G. Golleher.

 

 

 

10.2

 

Joinder Agreement, dated August 16, 2006, by and between Linens Holding Co. and George G. Golleher.

 

 

 

10.3

 

Option Grant Letter, dated August 16, 2006, from Linens Holding Co. to George G. Golleher.

 

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EXHIBIT 10.1

 

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

 

THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of August 16, 2006, is between Linens Holding Co., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and George G. Golleher, an individual (the “Buyer”).

WHEREAS, the Company desires to sell to Buyer and Buyer desires to purchase from the Company, 10,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Purchased Shares”), on the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, Buyer and the Company hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

1.1           Definitions.  As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below:

Agreement” has the meaning ascribed to it in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement.

Buyer” has the meaning ascribed to it in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement.

Closing” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 3.1.

Closing Date” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 3.1.

Common Stock” means the Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, of the Company.

Company” has the meaning ascribed to it in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement.

Contract” means any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, lease, license, franchise, contract, real property lease, agreement, instrument, obligation, understanding, arrangement or commitment, whether written or oral and whether express or implied.

Governmental Authority” means any court, tribunal, arbitrator, authority, agency, commission, official or other instrumentality of the United States, any foreign country or any domestic or foreign state, county, city or other political subdivision.

Law” means law, statute, ordinance, decree, requirement, directive, order, judgment, rule, regulation or code of any Governmental Authority.




 

Person” means any natural person or any corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, joint venture, association, firm, joint stock company, trust, business trust, unincorporated association, limited liability company, Governmental Authority or other entity.

Purchased Shares” has the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals.

Purchase Price” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.2.

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933.

Stockholders’ Agreement” means the Stockholders’ Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2006, by and among, the Company and the stockholders of the Company party thereto.

1.2           Interpretation.  In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.  The term “includes” or “including” shall mean “including without limitation.”  References to a Section, Article or Schedule shall mean a Section, Article or Schedule of this Agreement.  Any reference to a “party” or “parties” shall mean a party or the parties, respectively, to this Agreement.

ARTICLE II

PURCHASE AND SALE OF PURCHASED SHARES

2.1           Purchase and Sale of Purchased Shares.  Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, at the Closing, the Company shall sell and issue to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase, acquire and accept from the Company the Purchased Shares.

2.2           Consideration for the Purchased Shares.  Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, in consideration of the sale and issuance to Buyer of the Purchased Shares at the Closing, Buyer shall pay to the Company, at the Closing, $50.00 for each share of Common Stock, or in the aggregate, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) (the “Purchase Price”).

ARTICLE III

THE CLOSING

3.1           Closing.

(a)           The closing of the purchase and sale of the Purchased Shares hereunder (the “Closing”) shall take place simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement (the date on which the Closing occurs is referred to herein as the “Closing Date”).  The Closing shall take place at the Company’s headquarters in Clifton, New Jersey.  The Closing shall be effective as of the close of business on the Closing Date.

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(b)           At the Closing, (i) Buyer shall deliver to the Company the Purchase Price by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account set forth on Schedule 3.1(b); (ii) Buyer shall deliver to the Company a Joinder Agreement with respect to the Stockholders’ Agreement duly executed by Buyer; and (iii) the Company shall deliver to Buyer one or more certificates representing the Purchased Shares.

ARTICLE IV

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER

The Company hereby makes the following representations and warranties to Buyer:

4.1           Organization and Good Standing.  The Company is a corporation, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware.

4.2           AuthorizationThe Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.  The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action and no other corporate proceedings on the part of the Company are necessary to authorize this Agreement or to consummate the transactions so contemplated.  This Agreement, when executed and delivered by Buyer, shall constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of the Company enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors; rights and remedies generally, and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity, including principles of commercial reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).

4.3           No Conflict.  Neither the execution, delivery or performance by the Company of this Agreement nor the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby will, with or without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, (i) violate any provision of any organizational document of the Company or (ii) violate any Law or other restriction of any Governmental Authority or court to which the Company may be subject.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company does not, and the performance of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, require any consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or any filing with or notification to, any Governmental Authority.

4.4           Ownership and Issuance of Purchased SharesThe Purchased Shares being purchased by Buyer hereunder, when issued, sold, and delivered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement for the consideration expressed herein, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable, and will be free of restrictions on transfer other than restrictions on transfer under this Agreement and the Stockholders Agreement and under applicable state and federal securities laws.

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ARTICLE V

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER

Buyer hereby makes the following representations and warranties to the Company:

5.1           Authorization.  Buyer has full right, authority and power to enter into this Agreement and all agreements, documents and instruments executed by Buyer in connection herewith and to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.  All action on the part of Buyer necessary for authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of all Buyer’s obligations hereunder has been taken and no other proceedings on the part of Buyer are necessary to authorize this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.  This Agreement, when executed and delivered by the Company, shall constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of Buyer enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors; rights and remedies generally, and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity, including principles of commercial reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).

5.2           No Conflicts.  Neither the execution, delivery or performance by Buyer of this Agreement nor the consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby will, with or without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, (i) violate any Law or other restriction of any Governmental Authority or court to which Buyer may be subject or (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of any right or obligation under, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, cancel or require any notice or consent under, any Contract to which Buyer is a party or which any of Buyer’s properties or assets is subject.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer does not, and the performance of this Agreement by Buyer and the consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, require any consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or any filing with or notification to, any Governmental Authority.

5.3           Acquisition for Own Account.  The Purchased Shares will be acquired by Buyer hereunder for investment for Buyer’s own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the public resale or distribution thereof inside the United States within the meaning of the Securities Act.  Buyer has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise disposing of the Purchased Shares, in each case other than in a transaction that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

5.4           Disclosure of Information.  Buyer has had full access to all information (including, without limitation, information concerning the Company and its subsidiaries) which it considers necessary or appropriate to make an informed investment decision with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  Buyer acknowledges that Buyer has received and/or reviewed all information to the extent that is has deemed necessary and has conducted its own investigation and,  except for the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Article IV hereof, is not relying upon any disclosure by the Company or any other Person.

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5.5           Investment Experience.  Buyer understands that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement involve substantial risk.  Buyer is an “accredited investor”, as such term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Buyer has experience as an investor and acknowledges that it is able to fend for itself, can bear the economic risk of its investment in the Purchased Shares, including the total loss of such investment, for an indefinite period of time, and has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investment in the Purchased Shares and protecting its own interests in connection with such investment.

5.6           Restricted Securities.  Buyer understands that the Purchased Shares are characterized as “restricted securities” under the Securities Act inasmuch as they are being acquired by Buyer hereunder in a transaction not involving a public offering, and that the Purchased Shares may be resold without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances.  In this connection, Buyer represents that it is familiar with and understands the resale limitations imposed by the Securities Act.  Buyer understands that the Company has no present intention, and is under no obligation, to register any of the Purchased Shares under the Securities Act or any other securities law.  Buyer further understands that the Purchased Shares (together with any securities that may be issued to Buyer from time to time in respect thereof) are subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in this Section 5 and the Stockholders Agreement.

ARTICLE VI

GENERAL

6.1           ExpensesEach of the parties will bear its own costs and expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation and execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

6.2           Amendment. The provisions of this Agreement may be amended at any time and from time to time with and only with an agreement or consent in writing signed by the Company and Buyer.

6.3           NoticesAll notices, requests and other communications hereunder must be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given only if (a) delivered personally against written receipt, (b) sent by facsimile transmission, (c) mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or (d) mailed by reputable international overnight courier, fee prepaid, to the parties hereto at the following addresses or facsimile numbers:

If to the Company, to:

Linens Holdings Co.

 

6 Brighton Road

 

Clifton, New Jersey 07012

 

Fax: 973-801-8859

 

Attn: General Counsel

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with copies to:

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

 

1601 Elm Street, Suite 3000

 

Dallas, TX 75201-4761

 

Fax: (214) 999-3601

 

Attn: Ronald M. Gaswirth, Esq.

 

 

If to Buyer, to:

George G. Golleher

 

11 La Senda Place

 

Laguna Beach, CA 92561

 

All such notices, requests and other communications will be deemed given, (w) if delivered personally as provided in this Section 6.3, upon delivery, (x) if delivered by facsimile transmission as provided in this Section 6.3, upon confirmed receipt, (y) if delivered by mail as provided in this Section 6.3, upon the earlier of the fifth business day following mailing and receipt, and (z) if delivered by overnight courier as provided in this Section 6.3, upon the earlier of the second business day following the date sent by such overnight courier and receipt (in each case regardless of whether such notice, request or other communication is received by any other person to whom a copy of such notice is to be delivered pursuant to this Section 6.3).  Any party hereto may change the address to which notices, requests and other communications hereunder are to be delivered by giving the other parties hereto notice in the manner set forth herein.

6.4           No Third Party Beneficiaries.  Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof, nor any Schedule hereto or document executed or delivered in connection herewith, shall create any right in favor of or impose any obligation upon any Person other than the parties hereto, their respective successors and permitted assigns.

6.5           Headings.  Captions and paragraph headings used herein are for convenience only, are not a part of this Agreement and shall not be used in construing it.

6.6           Entire Agreement.  This Agreement constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regard to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written (and all contemporaneous oral) agreements or understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof.

6.7           Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which may be executed by less than all of the parties hereto, each of which shall be enforceable against the parties actually executing such counterparts, and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.  Facsimile transmission of any signed original document or retransmission of any signed facsimile transmission will be deemed the same as delivery of an original.  At the request of any party, the parties will confirm facsimile transmission by signing a duplicate original document.

6.8           Enforcement.  The parties expressly agree that the provisions of this Agreement may be specifically enforced against each of the parties hereto in any court of competent jurisdiction.

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6.9           Successors and Assigns.  Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators of the parties hereto.

6.10         Consent to Jurisdiction.  The parties hereto irrevocably submit, in any legal action or proceeding relating to this Agreement, to the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States located in the State of Delaware or in any Delaware state court and consent that any such action or proceeding may be brought in such courts and waive any objection that they may now or hereafter have to the venue of such action or proceeding in any such court or that such action or proceeding was brought in an inconvenient forum.

6.11         Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to its principles of conflict of laws.

6.12         SeverabilityIf any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

[Signature page to follow]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly signed this Agreement the day and year first written above.

 

THE COMPANY:

 

 

 

LINENS HOLDING CO.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ ROBERT J. DINICOLA

 

 

Robert J. DiNicola

 

 

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

BUYER:

 

 

 

 

 

GEORGE G. GOLLEHER

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ GEORGE G. GOLLEHER

 

 

 

 



EX-10.2 3 a06-18386_1ex10d2.htm EX-10

Exhibit 10.2

 

JOINDER AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made and entered into as of the 16th day of August, 2006, by and between Linens Holding Co. (the “Company”), and the person whose name appears below (the “Admitted Stockholder”).

1.             Admission.  The Admitted Stockholder is hereby admitted to the Company as a “Stockholder” (as such term is defined in the Stockholders’ Agreement) and shall have all the rights and be subject to all the obligations of a Stockholder under the Stockholders’ Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2006 (the “Stockholders’ Agreement”), between the Company and the stockholders party thereto.

2.             Agreement to be bound by the Stockholders’ Agreement.  The Admitted Stockholder acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Stockholders’ Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.  The Admitted Stockholder agrees to be bound by all the terms and conditions of such agreement, which are incorporated herein.

3.             Capital Contribution and Stock Grant.  The Admitted Stockholder shall make a capital contribution pursuant to that certain Subscription Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between the Company and the Admitted Stockholder, and shall be granted shares of common stock in the Company, as set forth below:

a.

 

Capital Contribution ($):

 

$

500,000

 

b.

 

Number of shares of common stock in the Company:

 

10,000

 

 

4.             Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts.  Facsimile transmission of any signed original document or retransmission of any signed facsimile transmission will be deemed the same as delivery of an original.  At the request of any party, the parties will confirm facsimile transmission by signing a duplicate original document.

Company:

 

LINENS HOLDING CO.

 

By:

/s/ ROBERT J. DINICOLA

 

 

Robert J. DiNicola

 

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Admitted Stockholder:

 

GEORGE G. GOLLEHER

 

/s/ GEORGE G. GOLLEHER

 

 

 



EX-10.3 4 a06-18386_1ex10d3.htm EX-10

Exhibit 10.3

LINENS HOLDING CO.

6 Brighton Road

Clifton, NJ  07015

August 16, 2006

George G. Golleher

145 Golden Eagle

Hailey, ID  83333

Re:  Grant of Stock Options

Dear George:

We are pleased to inform you that you have been granted an option to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock of Linens Holding Co. (the “Company”).  As further described below, the option is denominated as an “Investment Option”.  The Investment Option has not been granted under the Company’s Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”), a copy of which is attached, and shall have no effect on the number of options that may be awarded under the Plan.  However, in all other respects, the Investment Option shall be treated as if it were awarded under the Plan, and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, except as specifically modified hereby.  Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in the text are defined in the Plan.

1.                                       Investment Option:  The key terms of the Investment Option are as follows:

(a)                                  Number of Shares.               10,000

(b)                                 Exercise Price per Share.  $50.00

(c)                                  Vesting.  The Investment Option is fully vested and immediately exercisable.

2.                                       Termination of the Options:  Whether or not exercisable or scheduled to become exercisable, the Investment Option will terminate as provided in Section 5 of the Plan; provided that Section 5(a) of the Plan shall not apply.

3.                                       No Repurchase Right.  Section 8(c) of the Plan shall not apply to any Shares you acquire upon exercise of the Investment Option.

4.                                       Federal Taxes:  The Investment Option granted to you is treated as a “nonqualified option” for federal tax purposes, which means that when you exercise, the excess of the value of the Shares issued on exercise over the exercise price paid for the Shares is income to you, subject to wage-based withholding and reporting.  When you sell the Shares acquired upon exercise, the excess (or shortfall) between the amount you receive upon the sale and the value of the shares at the time of exercise is treated as capital gain (or loss).  State and local




 

                                                taxes may also apply.  You should consult your personal tax advisor for more information concerning the tax treatment of your Investment Option.

We are excited to give you this opportunity to share in our future success.  Please indicate your acceptance of this option grant and the terms of the Plan by signing and returning a copy of this letter.

Sincerely,

LINENS HOLDING CO.

 

By:

/s/ ROBERT J. DINICOLA

 

 

Robert J. DiNicola

 

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Agreed to and Accepted by:

 

/s/ GEORGE G. GOLLEHER

 

Name: George G. Golleher

 

 

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