-----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, H/N/CfNuWw7ty0idQQJmCOpME50kB2zzgn7XVtCcmd7IhecR9IXNM3MYEdK1GkOl Vq7sh8bWpHDVI20e282ZSg== 0000912057-97-021628.txt : 19970625 0000912057-97-021628.hdr.sgml : 19970625 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-97-021628 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970624 SROS: NASD SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CINERGI PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000922519 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-MOTION PICTURE & VIDEO TAPE PRODUCTION [7812] IRS NUMBER: 954247952 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-43737 FILM NUMBER: 97628546 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2308 BROADWAY CITY: SANTA MONICA STATE: CA ZIP: 90404 BUSINESS PHONE: 3103156000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2308 BROADWAY CITY: SANTA MONICA STATE: CA ZIP: 90404 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VALDINA CORP N V ET AL CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000926007 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: CASTORWEG 22 24 STREET 2: SUITE 10 PO BOX 155 CITY: CURACAO STATE: P8 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: CASTOREG 22 24 STREET 2: SUITE 10 PO BOX 155 CITY: CURACAO STATE: P8 SC 13D/A 1 SCHEDULE 13D/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. 2) Cinergi Pictures Entertainment Inc. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $.01 per share - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 172470 10 6 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Myron Dania Polarisweg 35, Suite 6 Willemstad, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles 011-599-9461-7799 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) June 11, 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box / /. This Amendment No. 2 adds the following information to Items 4 and 7 of restated Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 13D (the "Prior Schedule 13D") filed by Valdina Corporation N.V. ("VCNV") with respect to ownership of the common stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Common Stock") of Cinergi Pictures Entertainment Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company"). ITEM 4 PURPOSE OF THE TRANSACTION In the Prior Schedule 13D, VCNV made reference to the disclosure by Mr. Andrew G. Vajna, in his amended and restated Schedule 13D, that he was engaged in preliminary discussions with the Company regarding a possible bid on his part for certain of the assets of the Company that would remain assuming consummation of the pending sale of substantially all of the films in the Company's motion picture library and certain other assets to Walt Disney Pictures and Television (the "Film Library Sale"), including the Company's pending motion picture development projects and the "Cinergi" name. At about the same time, the Company stated that it had begun negotiations with an unaffiliated third party for the sale to such party of a substantial portion of the Company's assets, other than those to be sold in the Film Library Sale and other than the development projects. Since the Prior Schedule 13D, Mr. Vajna submitted a written proposal to the Company's Board of Directors under which Mr. Vajna would agree, subject to various conditions, to purchase most of the motion picture development projects currently owned by the Company and cancel his existing employment agreement with the Company, which has a term ending December 31, 1998. The purchase price proposed by Mr. Vajna for the development projects was $4,750,000; however Mr. Vajna proposed that the Company would be free, for a period of 60 days, to solicit higher bids from third parties subject to a 15% minimum over-bid requirement and a right on the part of Mr. Vajna to match any qualified overbid. Under his proposal for termination of the employment agreement, Mr. Vajna would receive a portion of the amounts otherwise payable to him through December 31, 1998, and settlement of certain other benefits and compensation, and he would be free to enter into other employment, including motion picture production, subject to, among other things, completion of the Film Library Sale. Mr. Vajna also proposed a merger between the Company and an acquisition entity to be owned by him, which would take place after sales of most of the Company's assets. Under this proposal, all outstanding shares of the Company owned by persons other than Mr. Vajna would be acquired or redeemed for cash based on their proportionate share of the net worth of the Company at the time of the merger, and Mr. Vajna would become the sole owner of the Company with certain residual assets and liabilities at that time. The merger proposal was subject to numerous conditions and to negotiation of the specific terms of the transaction. On June 11, 1997, the Company's financial advisor, Jefferson Capital Group, Ltd., responded to Mr. Vajna's written proposal on behalf of a Special Committee of the Company's Board of Directors. This response indicated provisional acceptance of Mr. Vajna's proposal to purchase the motion picture development projects subject to revised over-bid procedures, additional provisions on reimbursement of the Company for development expenditures, successful negotiation and execution of a binding agreement of purchase and sale if Mr. Vajna should be the successful bidder for the projects, and other conditions. This response also proposed revised terms for termination of Mr. Vajna's employment agreement. With regard to both the development projects and Mr. Vajna's merger proposal, this response suggested that the parties attempt to negotiate and agree upon a definitive merger agreement rather than continuing to refine Mr. Vajna's letter of discussion points to the point that it would become a formal binding offer to the Company. 2 VCNV anticipates that any merger agreement will be subject to, among other things, consummation of the Film Library Sale, the sale to a third party of all or a significant portion of the Company's other assets (other than the development projects), and receipt of applicable approvals, including approval by the Company's stockholders. VCNV also understands that the Company has instructed its financial adviser, Jefferson Capital Group, Ltd., to solicit qualifying cash bids for the Company's development projects from potentially interested third parties. The transactions proposed by Mr. Vajna would result in some or all of (i) the sale of a material amount of assets of the Company, (ii) dispositions of securities of the Company by the current holders and, possibly, acquisitions of such securities by the Company or a successor, (iii) an extraordinary corporate transaction such as a merger, (iv) a change of the present board of directors and management of the Company and of its capitalization, and (v) the Common Stock being delisted from the Nasdaq National Market System and becoming eligible for termination of registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. There is no assurance that negotiations regarding the foregoing proposed transactions will be productive or, if they are successful, that the conditions to completing the various transactions will be satisfied. The proposals and response referred to herein are set forth in Exhibits 1 and 2 hereto, which are incorporated herein by this reference. ITEM 7 MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS The following documents are attached as Exhibits: 1. Letter dated May 30, 1997, from Harry M. (Skip) Brittenham to the Board of Directors of Cinergi Pictures Entertainment Inc. c/o R. Timothy O'Donnell, director. 2. Letter dated June 11, 1997, from Jefferson Capital Group, Ltd. to Harry M. Brittenham, Esq. 3 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. June 22, 1997 Valdina Corporation N.V. by: /s/ MYRON DANIA ________________________________ Myron Dania, Managing Director 4 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT ------- 1. Letter dated May 30, 1997, from Harry M. (Skip) Brittenham to the Board of Directors of Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc. c/o R. Timothy O'Donnell, director. 2. Letter dated June 11, 1997, from R. Timothy O'Donnell to Harry M. Brittenham, Esq. 5 EX-1 2 EXHIBIT 1 LETTER DATED MAY 30, 1997 EXHIBIT 1 [LETTERHEAD] OUR REFERENCE NUMBER 578 May 30, 1997 The Board of Directors of Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc. c/o R. Timothy O'Donnell Director Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc. 2308 Broadway Santa Monica, CA 90404 RE: Proposed Terms for Development Projects/ Employment Agreement/CPEI Merger Offer Dear Mr. O'Donnell: The purpose of this letter is to present to the independent members of the Board of Directors of Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc. ("CPEI") the terms under which Andrew J. Vajna would agree to (i) purchase the development projects of CPEI, (ii) cancel his existing employment agreement with CPEI, and (iii) become the sole shareholder of CPEI in the event that CPEI elects to redeem the outstanding shares of all other shareholders of CPEI pursuant to a tender offer. 1. OVERVIEW. In view of the cessation of CPEI's film production activities, Mr. Vajna makes this offer to purchase all the development projects currently owned by CPEI and to cancel his existing employment agreement with CPEI. Also, due to CPEI's present status, the Board of Directors of CPEI may soon determine that it is in the best interest of its shareholders to redeem and cash out all of its outstanding shares of stock (other than those held by Mr. Vajna) pursuant to a merger transaction with an acquisition entity owned by Mr. Vajna. Mr. Vajna therefore wishes also to offer terms under which he would be willing, as the result of such merger, to become the sole shareholder of CPEI and thereby accede to all the unknown and contingent liabilities and obligations arising after the date of such merger. The various terms contained in this letter are presented to the independent members of CPEI's Board of Directors as a non-severable package offer and thus all such terms must be accepted in order for any terms to be binding. Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc. May 30, 1997 Page 2 2. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. Mr. Vajna offers to purchase all rights to all the development projects currently owned by CPEI for an aggregate purchase price of $4.75 million. CPEI shall have sixty (60) days from the date it accepts Mr. Vajna's offer in which to solicit from third parties other offers to purchase all such development projects. If, during such period, CPEI receives a third-party offer to purchase all of the development projects for a price that exceeds $4.75 million by more than 15% (i.e. a price greater than $5.47 million), Mr. Vajna shall have the right to match such greater offer. This right must be exercised by Mr. Vajna within fifteen (15) days from the date of notice of such third-party offer. In the event the third party raises the bid matched by Mr. Vajna, then Mr. Vajna will again have the right to match and so on. If at any time Mr. Vajna does not exercise this right, CPEI may proceed with the sale of the development projects to such third party; provided that such sale is consummated within the following thirty (30) days. If no third-party offer is received by CPEI greater than $5.47 million, then Mr. Vajna's offer of $4.75 million shall be accepted. A comprehensive list of the development projects will be attached to this letter as Exhibit A after approval by Mr. Vajna. CPEI will continue to pay all costs and obligations in the normal course of business on these development projects until the sale to Mr. Vajna is completed. Assuming the sale to Mr. Vajna is completed, he will assume the non-contingent obligation on the project entitled TRAPPED in the amount of $1,000,000, the non-contingent obligations on the project entitled, I SPY in the amount of $350,000, the non-contingent blind script commitment to William Wisher in the amount of $700,000, and all other contingent and non-contingent obligations in connection with these projects and the other development projects. 3. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS. Mr. Vajna offers to terminate his existing employment agreement, effective as of September 30th conditioned upon the acceptance by the Board of Directors of the terms hereof as such terms may be amended by negotiations hereto and the execution of a deal memorandum containing the terms hereof. For such termination Mr. Vajna shall be paid by CPEI fifty percent (50%) of the amounts that would be payable to him from the termination date until December 31, 1998. Such amount shall include the sum of $135,000 as a settlement of the applicable percentage of Mr. Vajna's "perk package". The foregoing termination provisions shall not cover Mr. Vajna's continuing participation's as a producer of CPEI's completed films, including DIE HARD, TOMBSTONE and EVITA which participations shall survive such termination. Mr. Vajna will be free to enter into a third party producing or other employment or consulting agreement upon satisfaction of the conditions contained in the first sentence of this paragraph subject only to the completion of the Disney Deal and the Fox Deal, his continued non-exclusive consulting with CPEI regarding the disposition of its assets and other related matters, and to his potential reinstatement by the Board of Directors if either of the Disney or Fox agreements are not concluded by CPEI. In the event of such reinstatement, CPEI would re-acquire at Mr. Vajna's cost the development projects if he purchased them. Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc. May 30, 1997 Page 3 4. MERGER OFFER. Because of CPEI's present status, the independent members of the Board of Directors of CPEI may decide that it is in the best interests of the stockholders of CPEI to merge with an acquisition entity of Mr. Vajna. Pursuant to a one-step merger proposal, all the outstanding shares of CPEI owned by persons other than Mr. Vajna would be acquired or redeemed for cash based upon the net worth of CPEI at such time, and in the same transaction, the remaining assets and all liabilities would be merged into an acquisition entity owned by Mr. Vajna (the "Merger Offer"). As a result of that transaction, Mr. Vajna would effectively assume the economic consequences of all unknown and unresolved contingent liabilities of CPEI existing as of the date of the transaction, and any and all new claims, liabilities and obligations of CPEI arising after that date. Accordingly, if CPEI decides to proceed with the Merger Offer, Mr. Vajna, subject to the negotiation of specific merger terms, hereby agrees to proceed with the merger transaction and accept the aforementioned economic consequences of acquiring CPEI, provided that all of the following conditions precedent have been satisfied and completed in full prior to the effective date of the transaction: (a) FISHBURN LITIGATION. CPEI is the defendant in a lawsuit brought by Lawrence Fishburn in which Mr. Fishburn is claiming damages of $1.75 million. Prior to the Merger Offer, one of the following must occur: (i) the lawsuit must be dismissed with prejudice, (ii) the lawsuit must be finally settled and all payment obligations pursuant to such settlement satisfied in full, or (iii) CPEI must establish a reserve reasonably acceptable to Mr. Vajna sufficient to satisfy CPEI's expected liabilities and costs in connection with such lawsuit and/or settlement. (b) BROADWAY BRAWLER. CPEI is currently in negotiations to settle all claims and receive reimbursement arising out of the terminated production of the film BROADWAY BRAWLER. Prior to the Merger Offer, (i) all claims against CPEI in connection with such production must be finally settled and all payment obligations pursuant to such settlement satisfied in full; (ii) CPEI must receive reimbursement for its costs and indemnification from liability on all loans, costs and other obligations incurred by CPEI in connection with such production; and (iii) CPEI must establish a reserve reasonably acceptable to Mr. Vajna sufficient to satisfy other contingent liabilities, claims and costs of CPEI in connection with the termination of such production. (c) D&0 INSURANCE. CPEI must obtain a policy of directors and officers liability insurance with a limit of not less than $10 million per occurrence and deductible of no more than $1 million per claim. The policy must be maintained in effect for a minimum of four (4) years following the closing date of the Merger Offer. All premiums for such insurance policy must be prepaid prior to the Merger Offer. Further, prior to the Merger Offer, CPEI must establish a reserve reasonably acceptable to Mr. Vajna for the retention of the deductible amounts under such insurance policy. Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc. May 30, 1997 Page 4 (d) ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX. CPEI must establish a reserve reasonably acceptable to Mr. Vajna for the payment of any alternative minimum tax obligation of CPEI for the year 1997. (e) BRITISH SALE-LEASEBACKS. CPEI, through one or more of its subsidiaries, entered into certain sale-leaseback transactions in the United Kingdom with respect to the films JUDGE DREDD and EVITA. Prior to the Merger Offer, CPEI must be indemnified by a party acceptable to Mr. Vajna for all costs, contingent or otherwise, in the possible "unwinding" these sale-leaseback transactions. (f) DIE HARD. CPEI must sell to Twentieth Century Fox ("Fox") all rights to distribute the film DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE (DIE HARD) within all distribution territories presently controlled by Fox. In addition, with respect to the rights to distribute DIE HARD within all distribution territories presently controlled by CPEI, CPEI must either (i) consummate a sale of such rights to one or more third parties, or (ii) for purposes of the Merger Offer, assign to such rights a value acceptable to Mr. Vajna. (g) SPECIAL EFFECTS FACILITY. CPEI, through a subsidiary, owns a special effects facility and associated equipment located in Lenox, Massachusetts. Prior to the Merger Offer, CPEI must either (i) consummate a sale of such facility and equipment to a third party, or (ii) for purposes of the Merger Offer, assign to such facility and equipment a value acceptable to Mr. Vajna. (h) EVITA SOUNDTRACK. CPEI owns the exploitation rights to the soundtrack for the film EVITA. Prior to the Merger Offer, CPEI must either (i) consummate a sale of such rights to a third party, or (ii) for purposes of the Merger Offer, assign to such rights a value acceptable to Mr. Vajna. (i) OLIVER STONE COMMITMENTS. CPEI has certain payment obligations to Oliver Stone under a "first look" agreement that expires in February 1998. Prior to the Merger Offer, CPEI must either (i) satisfy in full of its payment obligations under such agreement, or (ii) establish a reserve reasonably acceptable to Mr. Vajna sufficient to satisfy CPEI's obligations under such agreement. (i) LEGAL FEES RECEIVABLE. In connection with an investigation of Mr. Vajna's personal tax returns, CPEI advanced legal fees to certain of its officers, directors and employees. Prior to the Merger Offer, these advances shall be reclassified on the books of CPEI as receivables due to CPEI from Mr. Vajna. All other legal fees receivable from officers and directors incurred in litigation against CPEI in the ordinary course of its business shall be collected or written off, as the Board of Directors shall determine. Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc. May 30, 1997 Page 5 (k) ALAN SMITHEE. CPEI must prior to the Merger Offer (i) deliver the film, and (ii) satisfy all bank and other obligations, or (iii) establish a reserve sufficient to meet all of CPEI's obligations regarding the picture. (l) EMPLOYEES. Prior to the Merger Offer all employees with or without contracts must be settled out or severance paid, as appropriate. CPEI must establish a reserve reasonably acceptable to Mr. Vajna sufficient to satisfy CPEI's expected liabilities and costs in connection with such severance and/or settlements. (m) DISNEY DEAL. Prior to the Merger Offer CPEI must have concluded the Disney Deal with no material modifications to its current form. 5. DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD. The terms and conditions of the offer set forth in this letter have been based upon a preliminary examination and evaluation of the assets and liabilities of CPEI. However, a thorough due diligence review has not been completed. Accordingly, Mr. Vajna reserves the right to further due diligence with respect to the assets and liabilities of CPEI during the forty-five (45) days following acceptance with the possibility that he may modify the offer contained in this letter based upon the results of such due diligence. Any acceptance by CPEI of Mr. Vajna's offer may be rescinded by CPEI if, as a result of the due diligence, Mr. Vajna subsequently modifies the terms of this proposal. This offer will remain open during a period of reasonable good faith negotiations between Mr. Vajna and CPEI, not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date hereof. Sincerely, /s/ SKIP BRITTENHAM Skip Brittenham HMB:hdw cc: Andrew G. Vajna Ronald L. Blanc EX-2 3 EXHIBIT 2 LETTER DATED JUNE 11, 1997 EXHIBIT 2 [LETTERHEAD] June 11, 1997 Harry M. Brittenham, Esq. Ziffren, Brittenham, Branca & Fischer 1801 Century Park West Los Angeles, CA 90067-6406 Dear Skip: Thank you for your letter of May 30, 1997. The purpose of this letter is to: 1) respond specifically to your May 30, 1997 letter; 2) summarize the remaining open points; 3) and most importantly, create a detailed framework within which we can move towards a rapid closure of our proposed transaction. I will attempt to organize my comments according to the numbered paragraphs of your May 30, 1997 letter. 1. OVERVIEW. Let me begin by noting that your proposal substantially narrows the remaining open issues. We appreciate your efforts to create a transaction structure which is in the best interests of all Cinergi shareholders. As we discussed on the telephone, rather than continue to refine your May 30th letter of discussion points to the point it becomes a formal binding offer to the Company, we believe the most efficient next step is negotiate a definitive merger agreement. We have instructed John McHale of Gipson, Hoffman and Pancione to begin preparing that document and expect to be able to provide a first draft to you for your review within the next week to ten days. Our goal is to have a document in final form by the end of June. 2. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. With respect to the development projects, the Company has requested that Mr. Vajna increase his minimum bid to $5 million. I am aware that on behalf of Mr. Vajna you have rejected that request and that your minimum bid remains $4.75 million. We have decided to accept that minimum bid. Please note that some of the language in your May 30, 1997 letter is inconsistent with the bidding procedures we have chosen to employ as we market the development projects. Two points are particularly important. First, although we will require an initial overbid of $5.47 million, there will be no "last match" by either Mr. Vajna or any other purchaser. To the extent Harry M. Brittenham, Esq. June 11, 1997 Page 2 we receive a qualified overbid, we will simply conduct a pure auction. The highest bid will win. As we discussed on the telephone, I know you agree that this is clearly in the best interest of all of our shareholders. Second, please note that the bidding procedures will require the ultimate purchaser to reimburse the Company for any development expenditures incurred from May 1, 1997 through the closing of the sale of the development projects. A schedule outlining the actual payments since May 1st and the projected payments through September 1, 1997 is enclosed for your review. That identical schedule will be provided to all prospective purchasers. Finally, I would like to highlight one mechanical matter. To the extent Mr. Vajna is the successful bidder, at the end of the sixty-day period the Company will enter into a binding agreement to sell the development projects to Mr. Vajna subject to, and in conjunction with, closing of the contemplated merger. A draft copy of the cover letter which will accompany the development package and which outlines the bidding procedures in detail is also enclosed for your review. 3. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. As we discussed on the telephone, I would like to suggest that Mr. Vajna's employment be terminated at the closing. At the closing Mr. Vajna would receive 100% of his unpaid base salary through December 31, 1997 and 50% of his base salary for the year of 1998. Although we recognize that the termination provision does not cover continuing participations, please note that those obligations are being transferred to Disney and Cinergi. Your lawyer should review that documentation to make sure that they are comfortable, that Disney and Cinergi recognize those obligations. We have discussed the issue with both of those entities and believe they are comfortable with those obligations. We agree that Mr. Vajna will be free, upon the execution of our merger documents and signing of the Fox Agreement, to enter into a third party producing or other employment or consulting agreement, but in the event the agreement with Disney is terminated by either party thereto or pursuant to the terms of the Disney Agreement and the closing does not take place, the merger document would terminate without liability of either party to the other and Mr. Vajna would be required to return to the public Cinergi and resume his duties pursuant to the terms of his current employment agreement. 4. MERGER OFFER. Covered under paragraph 1 above. (a) FISHBURN LITIGATION. As we discussed on the telephone, we recognize this is a continuing obligation of CPEI. If this issue has not resolved itself by closing, we will mutually agree on an appropriate reserve. (b) BROADWAY BRAWLER. I am happy to report the BRAWLER transaction has closed. All monies have been transferred. Please perform whatever due diligence you deem necessary to confirm this fact. (c) D&O INSURANCE. Mr. Braverman is in the process of obtaining a six-year policy which has been reviewed by Ron Blanc and we believe it is acceptable to Mr. Blanc. Please confirm. Also, please note that there is a portion of the premium which is allocable to post-closing employment practices. That portion of the premium will be an obligation of Mr. Vajna's. Harry M. Brittenham, Esq. June 11, 1997 Page 3 (d) ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX. We recognize this is an obligation of Cinergi. We have asked Ernst & Young to quantify the amount. (e) BRITISH SALE-LEASEBACK. Mr. Braverman is in the process of arranging a satisfactory resolution of this contingent liability. We expect that this will be acceptable to you and therefore will eliminate this issue. We will keep you apprised. (f) DIE HARD. We are in the final stages of definitive documentation with respect to DIE HARD. (g) SPECIAL EFFECTS FACILITY. As you know, Disney has expressed some interest in purchasing the special effects facility. To the extent a transaction has not closed by the date of the merger, we would expect to transfer that facility to Mr. Vajna at its current book value. That book value is approximately $3.2 million as of March 31, 1997. Please confirm this as acceptable. (h) EVITA SOUNDTRACK. We expect to sell the EVITA soundtrack prior to the execution of the merger document. I will let you know if that changes. (i) OLIVER STONE COMMITMENTS. In my last conversation with Mr. Vajna, he indicated that he expected to have a satisfactory resolution of this matter. Please confirm. (j) LEGAL FEES RECEIVABLE. Please note that the legal fees paid by Cinergi for employees to be paid by Mr. Vajna are already classified as receivables on CPEI's books. We will confirm the amount with you and expect it to be paid by Mr. Vajna in due course. (k) ALAN SMITHEE. It is my understanding that this issue has been resolved. Please confirm. (l) EMPLOYEES. The Board of Directors has approved a severance plan, which of course was reviewed with Mr. Vajna. All severance payments will be made prior to closing. The only remaining items to be settled are Mr. Vajna's and Mr. Braverman's employment contracts. I believe we have an agreement under the principle on Mr. Vajna as noted under paragraph 3 above. The company will settle Mr. Braverman's employment contract prior to closing. (m) DISNEY DEAL. As you know, we expect the due diligence on the Disney transaction to be completed by June 13, 1997, thereby eliminating the major condition to Disney's obligation to purchase the library. (n) INDEMNITY. The private company would remain obligated to indemnify, defend, advance monies and hold harmless its former employees pursuant to the terms of various indemnity agreements and undertakings to reimburse indemnification costs to Cinergi (public corporation). Harry M. Brittenham, Esq. June 11, 1997 Page 4 5. DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD. This paragraph is no longer relevant, as we are moving directly in a definitive agreement. Finally, please note that it is the Company's current intention to make a press release summarizing both the current state of negotiations with Mr. Vajna and updating our shareholders on the progress of the Disney and Fox transactions within the next week to ten days. We would like to have a final, definitive agreement with Fox before we make that press release. We expect to have that agreement within the next week. I look forward to continuing to work with you towards a successful transaction. Sincerely, /s/ R. TIMOTHY O'DONNELL ------------------------------- R. Timothy O'Donnell Enclosures: Schedule 1 -- Development Cost Commitments Schedule 2 -- Development Bidding Procedures Letter cc: Warren Braverman Greg Paul John Schuster John McHale Randy Paul Dede Lebovits RTO'D/dm -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----