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 Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 28, 2021 (January 22,2021)
CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Alaska |
33-42125 |
92-0014224 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK |
99518 |
(Address of Principal’s Executive Office) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (907) 563-7494 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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Section 1 – Registrant’s Business and Operations
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On January 22, 2021, Chugach Electric Association, Inc. (“Chugach”) entered into a letter agreement to the Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement (“APA”) with the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska regarding certain post-closing procedural matters.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 28, 2021 |
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CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. |
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By: |
/s/ Lee Thibert |
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Lee D. Thibert |
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Chief Executive Officer |
January 21, 2021
Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
5601 Electron Drive
Anchorage, AK 99518
E-mail: Lee_Thibert@chugachelectric.com
Attention: Lee D. Thibert, Chief Executive Officer
With a copies to:
Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
5601 Electron Drive
Anchorage, AK 99518
E-mail: Matthew_Clarkson@chugachelectric.com
Attention: Matthew C. Clarkson, General Counsel
Stinson LLP
Suite 2600
50 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
E-mail: james.bertrand@stinson.com
Attention: James J. Bertrand
Re: Letter Agreement Regarding Certain Post-Closing Procedural Matters Under Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement
This letter agreement (this “Letter Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between Chugach Electric Association, Inc., an Alaska not-for-profit electric cooperative corporation (“Buyer”), and the Municipality of Anchorage, a political subdivision organized under the laws of the State of Alaska (“Seller”). Buyer and Seller are sometimes hereinafter referred to individually as a “Party,” and collectively as the “Parties.”
Reference is made to that certain Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of December 28, 2018 between Seller and Buyer (such agreement, as amended, the “APA”). Unless otherwise specified, capitalized terms not defined herein will have the meanings set forth in the APA. The Closing occurred on October 30, 2020, and the Parties desire to further memorialize their agreement regarding certain post-Closing procedural matters. Accordingly, the Parties agree as follows:
Letter Agreement dated January 21, 2021
between Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
and Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska
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Preparation and Review of Closing Statement. |
(a) Preparation of Closing Statement. Within one hundred thirty-five (135) days after the Closing Date, Buyer will prepare and deliver to Seller a statement (the “Closing Statement”) setting forth a calculation of (i) the Accrued Leave Liability, (ii) the Transferred Cash, (iii) the Net Book Value of Designated Excluded Assets, (iv) the Net Book Value Adjustment, (v) the Closing Prorations, (vi) the net book value (determined in accordance with the Accounting Principles) of the Plant 2A Guard Station as of October 31, 2020, one-half of which net book value amount, together with the amount of $475,914.00 (in reimbursement of funds advanced by Buyer to Seller prior to the Closing in connection with the assignment from Seller to Buyer of that certain Lease Agreement dated July 24, 1972 by and between Alaska Pacific University (f/k/a Alaska Methodist University) and Seller (as successor-in-interest to the City of Anchorage, Alaska), a copy of which Lease Agreement was recorded in the Anchorage Recording District on August 16, 1972 in Misc. Book Volume 210, Page 485), will be deducted from the Purchase Price after application of the Adjustment Amount and the Net Book Value Adjustment in accordance with the first sentence of Section 2.08(c)(ii) of the APA, and (vii) a recalculation of the Purchase Price, if any, based on each of the foregoing. During such one hundred thirty-five (135) day period, Buyer will, on an ongoing basis as reasonably necessary and appropriate, seek and accept, and Seller will provide, Seller’s reasonable assistance and cooperation in the preparation of the Closing Statement, and for purposes of Seller providing such assistance and cooperation, Seller and its attorneys and accountants will have access to the books and records of the Business, the personnel of, and work papers prepared by, Buyer or Buyer’s Accountants to the extent that they relate to the Closing Statement and to such historical financial information (to the extent in Buyer’s possession) relating to the Closing Statement as Seller may reasonably request, provided, that such access will be in a manner that does not interfere with the normal business operations of Buyer or the Business. The Closing Statement will be calculated (x) pursuant to the definitions within the APA, (y) in accordance with the Accounting Principles where applicable, and (z) without giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the APA. Seller will cooperate with Buyer in promptly responding to Buyer’s reasonable requests while Buyer is preparing the Closing Statement. |
and Buyer will cooperate with Seller in promptly responding to Seller’s reasonable requests while Seller is reviewing the Closing Statement. |
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General. Each Party represents that it has full power and authority to enter into this Letter Agreement. This Letter Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented only by an agreement in writing signed by each Party. This Letter Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Letter Agreement delivered by facsimile, e-mail or other means of electronic transmission will be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Letter Agreement. |
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Letter Agreement dated January 21, 2021
between Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
and Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska
As of the date above, by their respective signatures below, the Parties have duly executed and delivered, and agree to abide by the terms of, this Letter Agreement.
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE |
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/s/ Anna C. Henderson |
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Anna C. Henderson |
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Municipal Manager |
CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. |
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By |
/s/ Lee D. Thibert |
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Name: |
Lee D. Thibert |
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Title: |
Chief Executive Officer |
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