EX-10.1
Exhibit 10.1
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of March 25, 2014, by and between
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Bradley I. Meier, an individual with an address at 229 Ocean Blvd., Golden Beach, Florida 33160 (“Seller”).
WHEREAS, Seller beneficially owns in the aggregate 1,760,752 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share (collectively,
the “Shares”), which amount reflects Seller’s separate sale of 1,100,000 shares of common stock of the Company on March 24, 2014 in reliance on a waiver from the Company of its right of first refusal under that certain Repurchase
Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2013, between the Company and Seller;
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell to the Company, and the
Company desires to repurchase and redeem from Seller, 550,000 of the Shares (the “Repurchase Shares”), on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement (the “Repurchase”); and
WHEREAS, Seller and the Company intend the Repurchase to be an isolated transaction between them.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt, adequacy and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties
hereby agree as follows:
1. Purchase and Sale. Contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Seller hereby
sells, assigns and transfers to the Company, and the Company hereby purchases, accepts and acquires from Seller, the Repurchase Shares in consideration of the payment by the Company to Seller contemporaneously herewith of U.S. $7,240,640 by wire
transfer of immediately available funds to Seller’s designated account (the “Purchase Price”). Seller shall deliver to the Company contemporaneously herewith stock certificates representing such Repurchase Shares, accompanied
by stock powers and, subject to Section 6(h), bearing or accompanied by all requisite stock transfer stamps.
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Representations and Warranties of Seller. Seller hereby represents and warrants to the Company as follows:
(a) Seller has full
power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform Seller’s obligations hereunder. This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by Seller and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of
Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, and general equitable principles.
(b)
Seller is the holder of record or beneficially owns all of the Shares.
(c) Upon (i) delivery to the Company of certificates
representing the Repurchase Shares, duly endorsed by Seller for transfer to the Company, or (ii) confirmation reasonably acceptable to the Company of the transfer to the Company of any Repurchase Shares held by Seller in book-entry position,
and upon Seller’s receipt of payment therefor, Seller will have transferred to the Company good and marketable title to the Repurchase Shares, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, claims of third parties, security interests, mortgages,
pledges, agreements, options, warrants, rights of first refusal and rights of others of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether or not filed, recorded or perfected.
(d) Seller is not a party to or subject to any suit or any administrative, arbitration or other
proceeding with respect to the Shares or any judgment, decree or order entered in any suit or proceeding brought by any governmental agency or other person enjoining or otherwise restraining or restricting Seller with respect to the Shares, and, to
the best of Seller’s knowledge, no such suit or proceeding is threatened against Seller.
(e) Other than any required filings under
U.S. securities laws, Seller is not required to give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any authorization, consent, or approval of any governmental or regulatory authority or any other person in order to consummate any transfer of the
Repurchase Shares to the Company. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Seller will not violate, result in the breach of or constitute a default under any contract, instrument or other agreement to which Seller is bound. To
the best of Seller’s knowledge, Seller has in all material respects owned and held the Shares in accordance with all applicable laws and requirements of governmental authorities.
(f) As the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Seller was familiar with the condition (financial and
otherwise), properties, assets, liabilities, business operation and prospects of the Company as of February 22, 2013. Seller has such knowledge and experience in business and financial matters that Seller is capable of evaluating the merits and
risks of the Repurchase.
(g) Seller acknowledges that the Company is in possession of material nonpublic information regarding the
Company not known to Seller. Contemporaneously herewith, Seller has delivered to the Company an executed “big boy” letter in the form previously agreed by Seller and the Company.
(h) Seller and his advisors have had an opportunity to ask questions of, and to receive information from, the Company and persons acting on
its behalf concerning the terms of this Agreement and the terms and conditions of the Repurchase as set forth herein. Seller participated in the drafting and negotiation of, has carefully read and is familiar with this Agreement. Seller acknowledges
that he has had an opportunity to consult with counsel and other advisors about this Agreement and the Repurchase. Seller has received no representations or warranties from the Company, its affiliates, employees, agents or attorneys in making his
decision to enter into this Agreement, other than as set forth herein.
3. Representations and Warranties of the Company. The
Company represents and warrants to Seller as follows:
(a) The Company has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement
and to perform its obligations hereunder and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company, and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable
against the Company in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, and general equitable principles.
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(b) The Company is the issuer of the Shares.
(c) Other than any required filings under U.S. securities laws, the Company is not required to give any notice to, make any filing with, or
obtain any authorization, consent, or approval of any governmental or regulatory authority or any other person in order to consummate the transfer of the Repurchase Shares. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company
will not violate, result in the breach of or constitute a default under any contract, instrument or other agreement to which the Company is bound, or result in the violation of any provision of its charter, bylaws or similar organizational
documents.
(d) The Company is not a party to or subject to any suit or any administrative, arbitration or other proceeding or any
judgment, decree or order entered in any suit or proceeding brought by any governmental agency or other person enjoining or otherwise restraining or restricting the Company with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby, and, to the best of
the Company’s knowledge, no such suit or proceeding is threatened against the Company.
4. Termination and Survival.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, this Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be deemed revoked, annulled, rescinded and of no force or effect (and any Repurchase Shares previously delivered
to the Company shall be returned to Seller), if the Company shall have failed to deliver to Seller the Purchase Price within forty-eight (48) hours after the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the parties hereto. All representations
and warranties of Seller and the Company contained in this Agreement shall survive indefinitely to the extent this Agreement is not otherwise terminated in accordance with this Section 4.
5. Dividends and Distributions. Seller shall be entitled to receive all dividends and distributions paid by the Company in respect of
the Shares to the extent the record date for such dividends and distributions is on or prior to the consummation of the related purchase and sale of such Shares hereunder.
6. Miscellaneous Provisions.
(a) Further Assurances. Each of the parties hereto shall take, or cause to be taken, all action, and to do, or cause to be done, all
things reasonably necessary, proper or advisable under applicable laws and existing agreements or otherwise reasonably required to be taken or done by it to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby in accordance with the terms hereof and to
more fully and effectively vest in the Company title to the Repurchase Shares. To the extent Seller delivers to the Company one or more certificates representing more than the number of Shares required to sold to the Company hereunder, the Company
shall promptly issue replacement certificates to Seller representing the remaining number of Shares not otherwise sold to the Company, and the Company shall update its stock ledger and other stock transfer records to reflect the issuance of such
replacement certificates.
(b) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties
to this Agreement and the successors and assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that, no rights, obligations or liabilities hereunder will be assignable by any party without the prior written consent of the other parties.
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(c) No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to confer any rights or
remedies hereunder upon, and will not be enforceable by, any other person or entity, other than the parties to this Agreement.
(d)
Controlling Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the choice of law provisions thereof.
(e) Entire Agreement; Amendments; Waiver. This Agreement constitutes the entire contract between the parties hereto pertaining to the
subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether written or oral, of the parties. There are no representations, warranties, or other agreements between the parties
in connection with the subject matter hereof except as specifically set forth herein. No supplement, modification or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties to be bound thereby. Any agreement on the part
of the parties to waive any term or provision of this Agreement shall be valid only if set forth in an instrument in writing signed on behalf of the party against whom the waiver is to be effective. No such waiver shall constitute a waiver of, or
estoppel with respect to, any subsequent or other inaccuracy, breach or failure to strictly comply with the provisions of this Agreement.
(f) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, including by facsimile or other electronic delivery, each
of which shall be considered an original instrument, but all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement.
(g) Notices.
All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given (i) upon delivery, if delivered in person, (ii) upon receipt of written confirmation of transmission, if transmitted by facsimile or other
electronic communication (with written confirmation and a copy of the notice or other communication mailed by express courier or certified or registered mail, return receipt requested) or (iii) one (1) business day after it is sent,
if delivered by an express courier (with written confirmation), to the parties at the following addresses:
If to the Company:
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.
1110 West Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Attention: Stephen J. Donaghy
Facsimile: (954) 958-1201
E-mail: sdonaghy@universalproperty.com
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with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
K&L Gates LLP
1601 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Attention: Alan J. Berkeley
Facsimile: (202) 778-9100
E-mail: alan.berkeley@klgates.com
If to Seller:
Bradley I. Meier
229 Ocean Blvd.
Golden Beach, Florida 33160
Facsimile: (954) 958-1202
E-mail: bmeier311@aol.com
with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Vedder Price P.C.
222 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Attention: Michael A. Nemeroff
Facsimile: (312) 609-5005
E-mail: mnemeroff@vedderprice.com
(h) Expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein, all costs and
expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such costs and expenses. Seller and the Company shall pay their respective brokerage fees, commissions, and
finder’s fees, if any, and shall indemnify and hold the other party harmless from and against any and all other claims or liabilities for brokerage fees, commissions, and finder’s fees incurred by reason of any action taken by such party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, all transfer and documentary taxes relating to the purchase and sale of the Shares hereunder shall be borne by the Company.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written
above.
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| UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. |
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/s/ Sean P. Downes |
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Name: Sean P. Downes |
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Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |
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/s/ Bradley I. Meier |
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Bradley I. Meier |
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[Repurchase Agreement]
