-----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, B8hNqDZBC1N+CFxlDxW/sV4CNrpwXtEHCo/mBPu9a5qckVqjCfcOpQewTphV38BE yl2RoZdvGen1Y2EokeMrYA== 0000892569-05-000063.txt : 20050216 0000892569-05-000063.hdr.sgml : 20050216 20050216172510 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000892569-05-000063 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050210 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050216 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050216 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DIEDRICH COFFEE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000947661 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-FOOD STORES [5400] IRS NUMBER: 330086628 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-21203 FILM NUMBER: 05621779 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 28 EXECUTIVE PARK STREET 2: SUITE 200 CITY: IRVINE STATE: CA ZIP: 92614 BUSINESS PHONE: 9492601600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 28 EXECUTIVE PARK STREET 2: SUITE 200 CITY: IRVINE STATE: CA ZIP: 92614 8-K 1 a05872e8vk.htm FORM 8-K DATED FEBRUARY 10, 2005 Diedrich Coffee, Inc.
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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): February 10, 2005

DIEDRICH COFFEE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  0-21203
(Commission
File Number)
  33-0086628
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

28 Executive Park, Suite 200
Irvine, California 92614
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 260-1600

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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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT 10.1
EXHIBIT 10.2
EXHIBIT 10.3
EXHIBIT 99.1
EXHIBIT 99.2


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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

     On February 10, 2005, in connection with the closing of the transactions discussed in Item 2.01 below, Diedrich Coffee, Inc., along with two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Gloria Jean’s Gourmet Coffees Corp. and Gloria Jean’s Gourmet Coffees Franchising Corp. (collectively, the “Company”), entered into three material agreements. The agreements, a Roasting License Agreement, a Trademark License Agreement and a Consulting Agreement, provide for the payment to the Company of an aggregate of approximately $7.0 million over the next six years.

     Pursuant to the Roasting License Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1, the Company has agreed to license Jireh International Pty. Ltd. (“Jireh”) the exclusive right to roast, blend, flavor and package gourmet coffees under the Gloria Jean’s brand name for sale to Gloria Jean’s customers in all countries of the world other than the United States and Puerto Rico. The agreement requires the payment of a license fee of $480,000 per year in each of the first five years of the agreement and a payment of $850,000 in the final year of the agreement. The total amount due to the Company under this agreement over the next six years is $3,250,000.

     Pursuant to the Trademark License Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.2, the Company has agreed to license the use of certain trademarks and applications to Jireh and its affiliates. The agreement requires the payment of $400,000 during each of the first four years of the agreement, $1,400,000 during the fifth year of the agreement and $50,000 during the final year of the agreement. The total amount due to the Company under this agreement over the next six years is $3,050,000.

     Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.3, the Company has agreed to provide consulting and transition services to Jireh and its affiliates. The agreement requires the annual payment of $120,000 to the Company during the six year term of the agreement. The total amount due to the Company under this agreement is $720,000.

     The payments under the agreements in the first year after the closing, totaling $1,000,000, are guaranteed by two bank letters of credit, each in the amount of $500,000, issued by National Australia Bank Ltd.

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

     As previously announced, on December 5, 2004, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Jireh, the Company’s then current Gloria Jean’s franchisee in Australia, and certain of its affiliates, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell its Gloria Jean’s international franchise operations for $16 million in cash at closing and an additional amount equal to approximately $7.0 million over a six-year period pursuant to related license and consulting agreements. On February 10, 2005, the Company completed the sale.

     On February 11, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing the completion of the sale. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a)   Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
 
    Not applicable.
 
(b)   Pro Forma Financial Information.

     The following pro forma financial information is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference:

  (i)   Unaudited Pro Forma Balance Sheet of Diedrich Coffee, Inc. as of December 15, 2004

 


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  (ii)   Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations of Diedrich Coffee, Inc. for the twenty-four weeks ended December 15, 2004
 
  (iii)   Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations of Diedrich Coffee, Inc. for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004
 
  (iv)   Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements of Diedrich Coffee, Inc.

(c)   Exhibits

     
Exhibit No.   Description
10.1
  Roasting License Agreement, dated February 10, 2005
10.2
  Trademark License Agreement, dated February 10, 2005
10.3
  Consulting Agreement, dated February 10, 2005
99.1
  Press Release, dated February 11, 2005
99.2
  Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements and Information

 


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SIGNATURES

     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.

Date: February 16, 2005
         
  DIEDRICH COFFEE, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Martin A. Lynch    
    Martin A. Lynch   
    Chief Financial Officer   
 

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit No.   Description
10.1
  Roasting License Agreement, dated February 10, 2005
10.2
  Trademark License Agreement, dated February 10, 2005
10.3
  Consulting Agreement, dated February 10, 2005
99.1
  Press Release, dated February 11, 2005
99.2
  Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements and Information

 

EX-10.1 2 a05872exv10w1.txt EXHIBIT 10.1 EXHIBIT 10.1 ROASTING LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 10th day of February, 2005, by and between Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees Corp., a corporation organized under the laws of Illinois ("Licensor"), and Jireh International Pty. Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of Australia ("Licensee"). WHEREAS, Licensor has expended considerable time, effort and money developing the gourmet coffee businesses, including the roasting, blending, flavoring and packaging of gourmet coffees under the Gloria Jean's brand name (the "Products"); WHEREAS, the Products are marketed and sold under various names and packages with distinctive Gloria Jean's trademarks which Licensor and Licensee own (the "Marks"); WHEREAS, Licensee has expended considerable time, effort and money to establish a coffee roasting and packaging facility in Australia, and Licensee desires to roast, blend, flavor and package the Products under the above referenced Marks in accordance with standards established by Licensor; WHEREAS, the Products are to be supplied to authorized Gloria Jean's customers in Australia and in other countries other than the United States and Puerto Rico; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto, among others, have entered into a Brand Management Agreement of even date herewith, which agreement is considered to be in the interests of the parties to maintain and develop the Gloria Jean's brand on a consistent basis. 1. ROASTING RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. 1.1 Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants Licensee the exclusive right to roast, blend, flavor and package Products for sale to authorized Gloria Jean's customers (the "Customers") in all countries of the world other than the United States and Puerto Rico (the "Territory"). Licensee agrees that, during the Agreement term, it will at all times faithfully, honestly and diligently perform its obligations hereunder and will continuously exert its best efforts to roast and package Products in accordance with standards, criteria and markings established by Licensor. 1.2 Licensee has the exclusive right to designate which Products it roasts, blends, flavors and packages. 2. LICENSE FEE. 2.1 Licensee shall pay to Licensor, as a license fee, the amounts set forth on Schedule 2.1 hereto (the "Guaranteed License Fees") on the dates set forth therein. 2.2 As security for the payment of the Required Payments (as defined below) due to Licensor under this Agreement, and for the payments due under the Trademark License Agreement and the Consulting Agreement (each as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement by and among, among others, the parties hereto, dated December 5, 2004, and, together with this Agreement, referred to herein as the "Post-Closing Payment Agreements"), Licensee shall provide the following for the benefit of Licensor: (a)(i) Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Licensee shall obtain and deliver to Licensor two irrevocable documentary letters of credit (each, a "Letter of Credit") from National Australia Bank Ltd. (the "Bank") in favor of Licensor, each in the amount of US$500,000 and expiring no earlier than August 30, 2005 and February 28, 2006, respectively, and otherwise on the terms and substantially in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto. Notwithstanding the fact that, pursuant to Exhibit A attached hereto, the Required Payments due to Licensor under this Agreement are due on January 31 of each year hereafter (with January 31, 2011 being the date of the last payment), the parties acknowledge that it is the intent of the parties that Licensor will receive US$500,000 of the amount due approximately six (6) months prior to the date it is due under this Agreement via a documentary letter of credit issued by the Bank. Furthermore, notwithstanding the fact that the payment of the Required Payments is currently contemplated to be made to Licensor using the Letter of Credit mechanism, Licensee's obligation to make the Required Payments on January 31 each year (until January 31, 2011) is an absolute obligation, regardless of whether there are Letters of Credit in place to make such payments. (ii) Licensee shall use commercially reasonable efforts to renew each Letter of Credit as soon as practicable after it is fully drawn upon to effect the intent of the parties as described above until such time as all amounts due pursuant to the Post-Closing Payment Agreements have been paid in full. (b) Licensee hereby grants to Licensor a security interest in the Acquired Assets, which security interest shall be subject and subordinate only to the lien of the Bank in the Acquired Assets. Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Licensee shall execute and deliver to Licensor: (i) a Deed of Charge in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto to evidence the security interest granted thereby; and (ii) a Guarantee and Indemnity Deed in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto. (c) Licensee authorizes Licensor to file a Form UCC-1 with the Secretary of State of the State of California with respect to the Acquired Assets, and agrees to file the Australian counterpart to such form in Australia promptly after the execution and delivery of the Deed of Charge. 2.3 Licensee's obligation to pay Licensor all of the Required Payments is an absolute, irrevocable commitment on the part of Licensee. Without limiting the foregoing, no cancellation or termination of this Agreement, breach of this Agreement by Licensor, or action or inaction on the part of Licensor (regardless of whether such actions or inactions are intentional, negligent or otherwise), shall relieve Licensee from its obligation to pay all of the Required Payments to Licensor. Furthermore, this Agreement may not be terminated by Licensee; provided, however, that if Licensor breaches this Agreement, and such breach is not remedied within fifteen (15) days of Licensor receiving notice of such breach, Licensee may seek damages for such breach; 2 provided further that, while any such action may be pending, Licensee shall continue to make all payments due Licensor hereunder. 2.4 Not later than five (5) days after each anniversary of this Agreement, Licensee shall pay the Guaranteed License Fee identified on Schedule 2.1 to Licensor by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account identified by Licensor in writing. 2.5 Licensee agrees to maintain and preserve at its principal office, full, complete and accurate records and reports pertaining to the roasting, blending, flavoring, packaging and sales of Products. Licensor shall have the right to inspect, audit and make copies of such records and reports, during normal business hours and to inspect the premises of Licensee's roasting facility. Licensor will give Licensee ten (10) days prior written notice of any such inspection or audit. 3. TERM. 3.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, the term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall expire on the later of the date that all of the Required Payments have been paid to Licensor or the sixth (6th) anniversary of the date hereof (the "Initial Term"). 3.2 On January 31, 2011, Licensee shall purchase from Licensor all roasting rights granted pursuant to this Agreement for consideration of US$850,000 (the "Roasting Rights Purchase Payment," and together with the Guaranteed License Fees, the "Required Payments"); provided that, Licensor shall not be obligated to sell and transfer such rights to Licensee unless and until: (a) Licensee or its affiliates have made all payments required to be made to Licensor or its affiliates under the Trademark License Agreement and the Consulting Agreement; and (b) GJGCFC has entered into a U.S. Master Franchise Agreement in substantially the manner set forth in the Brand Management Agreement. 4. SPECIFICATIONS. 4.1 Licensor shall provide to Licensee specifications and standards for all Products, and Licensee shall establish roasting, blending, flavoring packaging procedures to be adhered to for the roasting and packaging of the Products by Licensee in accordance with the specifications prescribed by Licensor. 4.2 Licensee shall forward to Licensor a one pound sample of each and every Gloria Jean's coffee that Licensee roasts on request, but not more frequently than every six (6) months. 5. INSURANCE. Licensee agrees to maintain insurance necessary to comply with all Legal Requirements (as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement) concerning insurance in Australia and to maintain general liability insurance against claims for product liability, bodily and personal injury, death and property damage caused by or occurring in connection with the conduct of Licensee's coffee roasting business pursuant to this Agreement. 3 6. COMPLIANCE WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS/GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICES. Licensee shall secure and maintain in force in its name all required licenses, permits and certificates relating to the conduct of its business pursuant to this Agreement. Licensee shall in all dealings with Licensor, customers, public officials and other third parties adhere to high standards of honesty, integrity, fair dealing and ethical conduct. 7. CURRENCY OF PAYMENT. Payments by Licensee to Licensor hereunder shall be made in US$ unless otherwise specified by Licensor. All payments hereunder to be calculated in United States Dollars and paid in US$ to Licensor. 8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. 8.1 It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that this Agreement does not create a fiduciary relationship between them, that Licensor and Licensee are and shall be independent contractors, and that nothing in this Agreement is intended to make either party a general or special agent, joint venture, partner, or employee of the other for any purpose. 8.2 Except as expressly authorized in writing, neither Licensor nor Licensee shall be obligated by or have liability under any agreement or representation made by the other that is not expressly authorized in writing, nor shall Licensor be obligated for any damages to any person or property directly or indirectly arising out of the roasting or packaging of Products pursuant to this Agreement. 9. MARKS. Any unauthorized use of the Marks of Licensor by Licensee shall constitute a breach of this Agreement. 10. TERMINATION. 10.1 This Agreement may be terminated by Licensor in the event that: (i) Licensee breaches this Agreement and such breach is not remedied by Licensee within fifteen (15) days of Licensee receiving notice of such breach; or (ii) Licensee breaches the Trademark License Agreement, the Consulting Agreement or the Brand Management Agreement (each as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement) or any financing agreement with the Bank that pertains to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement and such breach is not cured within the time period set forth in the applicable document, if any. 10.2 Upon the occurrence of any event referred to in Section 10.1, in addition to, and not in limitation of, the other remedies that Licensor may have, Licensor shall have the option to cause Licensee to immediately pay Licensor a sum certain amount equal to the sum of all amounts remaining to be paid under this Agreement. 4 10.3 The amount of any late payments under this Agreement shall accrue interest at a simple rate per annum equal to the lesser of 9% or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. Licensee acknowledges that its failure to pay all such amounts when due shall constitute grounds for termination of this Agreement notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 10.3. 11. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UPON TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION. 11.1 Licensor and Licensee agree that after the termination of this Agreement or expiration of the Agreement term, Licensee will return to Licensor all copies of any confidential materials which may have been loaned or made available by Licensee pursuant to this Agreement; and Licensee shall not represent any former affiliation with Licensor. 11.2 Licensor recognizes that Licensee and its owners presently own and operate, and will continue to own and operate other businesses which roast, distribute and sell coffee through wholesale and retail channels in Australia. 12. MISCELLANEOUS 12.1 Licensee and Licensor may, by written instrument, waive any obligation of or restriction upon under this Agreement. 12.2 The rights of Licensor and Licensee hereunder are cumulative and no exercise or enforcement by Licensor or Licensee of any right or remedy hereunder shall preclude the exercise or enforcement by Licensor or Licensee of any other right or remedy hereunder. 12.3 Licensor and Licensee hereby waive to the fullest extent permitted by law any right to or claim for any punitive, exemplary or special damages against the other and agree that in the event of a dispute between them, except as otherwise provide herein, each shall be limited to the recovery of any actual damages sustained by it. Licensor and Licensee irrevocably waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim whether at law or in equity by either of them. 12.4 Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all legal, accounting and other fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such fees, costs and expenses. If any party to this Agreement brings any action, suit, counterclaim, appeal, arbitration, mediation or other proceeding, in equity or at law (an "Action"), to enforce this Agreement or to declare rights under this Agreement, in addition to any damages and costs which the prevailing party or parties otherwise would be entitled, the losing party or parties in any such Action shall pay to the prevailing party or parties reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection with such Action and/or enforcing any judgment, order, ruling or award (collectively, a "Decision") granted by a court, arbitrator or mediator, all of which must be paid whether or not such Action is prosecuted to a Decision. "Prevailing party" means, without limitation, any party who agrees to dismiss an action on the other party's payment of the sum allegedly due or performance of the covenants allegedly breached, or who obtains substantially the relief sought by it. If there are multiple claims, the prevailing party is to be determined with respect to each claim separately. The prevailing party is the party that has obtained the greater relief in connection with any particular claim, although, 5 with respect to any claim, it may be determined by the court, arbitrator or mediator that there is no prevailing party. 12.5 This Agreement will be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflicts of laws doctrines. 12.6 All provisions of this Agreement are severable and this Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced as if all completely invalid or unenforceable provisions were not contained herein and partially valid and enforceable provisions shall be enforced to the extent they are valid and enforceable. 12.7 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned by either party hereto without the prior written consent of the other party; provided that, Licensor, in its sole discretion, may assign this Agreement to an affiliate of Licensor; provided, further that, Licensor shall not be relieved of any of its obligations under this Agreement as a result of such assignment. This Agreement is not intended to confer upon any other person except the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder. 12.8 This Agreement, together with the exhibits and schedules attached hereto and incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement of the parties, and there are no other oral or written understandings or agreements between Licensor and Licensee relating to this Agreement. The headings of the several sections and subsections hereof are for convenience only and do not define, limit or construe the contents of such sections or subsections. 12.9 All notices and other communications hereunder must be in writing and will be deemed given when delivered by hand, by commercial courier or overnight delivery service or by facsimile to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as may be specified by like notice): If to Licensor, to: Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees Corp. 28 Executive Park, Suite 200 Irvine, California 92614 Attn: Chief Executive Officer Facsimile: (949) 260-1610 If to Licensee, to: Jireh International Pty. Ltd. 11 Hoyle Avenue Castle Hill, NSW 2154 Australia Attn: Nabi Saleh Facsimile: +61 2 9894 2210 6 12.10 This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted electronically or by facsimile shall be deemed original signatures. 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Roasting License Agreement as of the date first above written. GLORIA JEAN'S GOURMET COFFEES CORP. By: /s/ Matthew C. McGuinness ------------------------------------ Matthew C. McGuinness President JIREH INTERNATIONAL PTY. LTD. By: /s/ Nabi Saleh ------------------------------------ Nabi Saleh Director SCHEDULE 2.1 GUARANTEED LICENSE FEES
PAYMENT DUE GUARANTEED LICENSE FEES (US$) - ----------- ----------------------------- January 31, 2006 $480,000 January 31, 2007 $480,000 January 31, 2008 $480,000 January 31, 2009 $480,000 January 31, 2010 $480,000 January 31, 2011 $850,000 (the Roasting Rights Purchase Payment)
Exhibit A: Form of Letter of Credit Exhibit B: Deed of Charge Exhibit C: Guarantee and Indemnity Deed
EX-10.2 3 a05872exv10w2.txt EXHIBIT 10.2 EXHIBIT 10.2 CONSULTING AGREEMENT THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of February 10th, 2005 by and between Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees Corp., an Illinois corporation ("GJGC"), and Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees Franchising Corp, an Illinois corporation ("GJGCFC," and together with GJGC, the "Consultants"), on the one hand, and Gloria Jean's Coffees International Pty Ltd., a company organized under the laws of Australia ("GJCI"), Gloria Jean's Coffees Holdings Pty. Ltd., a company organized under the laws of Australia ("GJCH"), Jireh International Pty. Ltd., a company organized under the laws of Australia ("Jireh"), and Jireh Group Pty. Ltd., a company organized under the laws of Australia ("Jireh Group," and together with Jireh, GJCI and GJCH, the "Companies"), on the other hand. WHEREAS, the Companies and the Consultants have entered into that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of December 5, 2004 (the "Asset Purchase Agreement"), pursuant to which GJCI and GJCH have agreed to purchase certain assets, and to assume certain liabilities, of GJGC and GJGCFC; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is being entered into pursuant to Article V of the Asset Purchase Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Services. During the term of this Agreement, the Consultants shall make themselves and their representatives available, at reasonable times and on reasonable notice, to provide the Companies with such reasonable consulting and transition services that the Companies, or any of them, may reasonably request. In consideration for the foregoing, the Companies shall be jointly and severally responsible for the payment of the fees in the amounts and on the dates set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Guaranteed Consulting Fees") to the Consultants. In addition, in connection with the provision of such consulting and transition services, the Companies agree that they will reimburse the Consultants for the fees of and expenses incurred by the Consultants in connection with the provision of such services, including, but not limited to, fees for time spent on consulting matters, travel and lodging expenses, disbursements, and similar expenses. The parties agree that, upon receiving a request to provide services hereunder, the Consultants and the Companies will seek to mutually agree upon the fees and expenses to be paid by the Companies for the services to be rendered by the Consultants. Upon reaching such mutual agreement, the Consultants will provide the Companies with the agreed upon services on the agreed upon terms. 2. Security for Payments. As security for the payment of the Guaranteed Consulting Fees due to the Consultants under this Agreement, and for the payments due under the Trademark License Agreement and the Roasting License Agreement (together with this Agreement, the "Post-Closing Payment Agreements"), the Companies shall provide the following for the benefit of the Consultants: (a)(i) Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, the Companies shall obtain and deliver to the Consultants two irrevocable documentary letters of credit (each, a "Letter of Credit") from National Australia Bank Ltd. (the "Bank") in favor of the Consultants, each in the amount of US$500,000 and expiring no earlier than August 30, 2005 and February 28, 2006, respectively, and otherwise on the terms and substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto. Notwithstanding the fact that, pursuant to Exhibit A attached hereto, the Guaranteed Consulting Fees due to the Consultants under this Agreement are due on January 31 of each year hereafter (with January 31, 2011 being the date of the last payment), the parties acknowledge that it is the intent of the parties that the Consultants will receive US$500,000 of the amount due approximately six (6) months prior to the date it is due under this Agreement via a documentary letter of credit issued by the Bank. Furthermore, notwithstanding the fact that the payment of the Guaranteed Consulting Fees is currently contemplated to be made to the Consultants using the Letter of Credit mechanism, the Companies' obligation to pay a total of US$120,000 on January 31 each year (until January 31, 2011) is an absolute obligation, regardless of whether there are Letters of Credit in place to make such payments. (ii) The Companies shall use commercially reasonable efforts to renew each Letter of Credit as soon as practicable after it is fully drawn upon to effect the intent of the parties as described above until such time as all amounts due pursuant to the Post-Closing Payment Agreements have been paid in full. (b) GJCH and GJCI hereby grant to GJGC and GJGCFC a security interest in the Acquired Assets, which security interest shall be subject and subordinate only to the lien of the Bank in the Acquired Assets. Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, GJCH, GJCI and Jireh shall execute and deliver to GJGC and GJGCFC: (i) a Deed of Charge in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto to evidence the security interest granted thereby; and (ii) a Guarantee and Indemnity Deed in the form of Exhibit D attached hereto. (c) GJCH, GJCI and Jireh authorize GJGC and GJGCFC to file a Form UCC-1 with the Secretary of State of the State of California with respect to the Acquired Assets, and agree to file the Australian counterpart to such form in Australia promptly after the execution and delivery of the Deed of Charge. 3. Term of Agreement. Unless terminated earlier by the Consultants in accordance with Section 4 hereof, this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall continue until the Marks are transferred to the Companies in accordance with Section 1.8 of the Brand Management Agreement of even date herewith. 4. Termination. (a) The Companies' obligation to pay the Consultants all of the Guaranteed Consulting Fees is an absolute, irrevocable commitment on the part of the Companies. Without limiting the foregoing, no cancellation or termination of this Agreement, breach of this Agreement by the Consultants, or any of them, or action or inaction on the part of the Consultants (regardless of whether such actions or inactions are intentional, negligent or otherwise), or any of them, shall relieve the Companies from their obligation to pay the Guaranteed Consulting Fees to the Consultants. Furthermore, this Agreement may not be terminated by the Companies, or any of them; provided, however, that if the Consultants, or any 2 of them, breach this Agreement, and such breach is not remedied within fifteen (15) days of the Consultants receiving notice of such breach, the Companies may seek damages for such breach; provided further that, while any such action may be pending, the Companies shall continue to make all payments due the Consultants hereunder. (b) This Agreement may be terminated by the Consultants in the event that: (i) the Companies, or any of them, breach this Agreement and such breach is not remedied by the Companies within fifteen (15) days of the Companies receiving notice of such breach; or (ii) the Companies, or any of them, breach the Trademark License Agreement, the Roasting License Agreement, the Brand Management Agreement, or any financing agreement with the Bank that pertains to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement and such breach is not cured within the time period set forth in the applicable document, if any. 5. Acceleration. Upon the occurrence of any event referred to in Section 4(b)(i) or (ii) above, in addition to, and not in limitation of, the other remedies that the Consultants may have, the Consultants shall have the option to cause the Companies to immediately pay the Consultants a sum certain amount equal to the sum of all amounts remaining to be paid under this Agreement. In addition, the amount of any late payments under this Agreement shall accrue interest at a simple rate per annum equal to the lesser of 9% or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. 6. Nature of Relationship. At all times during the performance of any services under this Agreement, the Consultants shall act and discharge their duties as independent contractors with respect to the Companies. The Consultants and their respective representatives shall not be deemed agents or employees of the Companies for the purposes of any employee benefit program, income tax withholding, FICA taxes, unemployment benefits or otherwise. The Consultants shall not enter into any agreement or incur any obligations on the Companies' behalf, or commit the Companies in any manner, without the Companies' prior written consent. 7. Confidentiality. (a) The Consultants agrees that they shall not use, except for the Companies' benefit, or divulge to any person, firm or corporation, either during the term of this Agreement or thereafter, any of the Companies' trade secrets or other proprietary data or information of any kind whatsoever acquired by the Consultants; provided that, the Consultants' non-use and confidentiality obligations shall not apply: (i) to information that, at the time it is disclosed by the Companies to the Consultants, is in the public domain or is otherwise lawfully known to or in the Consultants' possession; (ii) if, after the Companies disclose information to the Consultants, the information becomes a part of the public domain, other than disclosure by the Consultants or their Affiliates, or otherwise becomes lawfully known to the Consultants or their Affiliates; or (iii) to information that the Consultants are required to disclose by law or other governmental authority; provided that the Consultants shall provide the Companies a 3 reasonable opportunity to seek confidential treatment for such information prior to any disclosure thereof. (b) The Consultants agree that, upon completion or termination of this Agreement, the Consultants will turn over to the Companies any notebooks, data, information or other material acquired or compiled by the Consultants in carrying out the terms of this Agreement. (c) The Consultants represent that their performance of the terms of this Agreement does not and will not conflict with the terms of any agreement to which the Consultants are a party that require the Consultants to keep in confidence proprietary information and trade secrets acquired in confidence or in trust. The Consultants will not disclose to the Companies, or induce the Companies to use, any confidential or proprietary information or material belonging to any third party. 8. Further Assurances. Each party hereto shall execute such additional documents and instruments and take such further action as reasonably may be required or desirable to carry out the provisions hereof. 9. Amendment and Modification. Subject to applicable law, this Agreement may be amended, modified, or supplemented only by written agreement of the parties hereto. 10. Waiver of Compliance; Consents. Any failure of the Companies on the one hand, or the Consultants on the other hand, to comply with any obligation, covenant, agreement, or condition herein may be waived by the Companies or the Consultants, or any of them, only by a written instrument signed by an officer of the party granting such waiver, but such waiver or failure to insist upon strict compliance with such obligation, covenant, agreement or condition shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any subsequent or other failure. Whenever this Agreement requires or permits consent by or on behalf of any party hereto, such consent shall be given in writing. 11. Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder must be in writing and will be deemed given when delivered by hand, by commercial courier or overnight delivery service or by facsimile to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as may be specified by like notice): If to the Consultants, to: Diedrich Coffee, Inc. Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees, Inc. 28 Executive Park, Suite 200 Irvine, California 92614 Attn: Chief Executive Officer Facsimile: (949) 260-1610 4 With a copy to: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 4 Park Plaza Irvine, California 92614 Attn: John M. Williams Facsimile: (949) 475-4673 If to the Companies, to: Gloria Jean's Coffees International Pty. Ltd. 11 Hoyle Avenue Castle Hill, NSW 2154 Australia Attn: Nabi Saleh Facsimile: +61 2 9894 2210 With a copy to: Foley & Lardner LLP 2029 Century Park East, Suite 3500 Los Angeles, California 90067 Attn: Richard W. Lasater II Facsimile: (310) 557-8475 12. Assignment. This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns, but neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned by any of the parties hereto without the prior written consent of the other parties, nor is this Agreement intended to confer upon any other person except the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultants shall have the right to assign the payment of the Guaranteed Consulting Fees without the consent of the Companies, or any of them. 13. Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflicts of laws doctrines. 14. Fees, Costs and Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all legal, accounting and other fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such fees, costs and expenses. If any party to this Agreement brings any action, suit, counterclaim, appeal, arbitration, mediation or other proceeding, in equity or at law (an "Action"), to enforce this Agreement or to declare rights under this Agreement, in addition to any damages and costs which the prevailing party or parties otherwise would be entitled, the losing party or parties in any such Action shall pay to the prevailing party or parties reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection with such Action and/or enforcing any judgment, order, ruling or award (collectively, a "Decision") granted by a court, arbitrator or mediator, all of which must be paid whether or not such Action is prosecuted to a Decision. "Prevailing party" means, without limitation, any party who agrees to dismiss an action on the other party's payment of the sum allegedly due or performance of the covenants allegedly breached, or who obtains substantially the relief sought by it. If there are multiple claims, the prevailing party is to be determined with respect to each claim separately. The prevailing party is the party that has obtained the greater relief in connection with any 5 particular claim, although, with respect to any claim, it may be determined by the court, arbitrator or mediator that there is no prevailing party. 15. Construction. The captions and titles of the articles, sections and subsections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in construing this Agreement. This Agreement has been jointly prepared by the Companies and the Consultants and shall be construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring the resolution of any ambiguity regarding the interpretation or construction hereof against the party causing this Agreement to be drafted. 16. Submission to Jurisdiction. All actions or proceedings arising in connection with this Agreement shall be tried and litigated in the state or federal courts located in the County of Orange, State of California. The foregoing choice of venue is intended by the parties to be mandatory and not permissive in nature, thereby precluding the possibility of litigation between the parties with respect to or arising out of this Agreement in any jurisdiction other than that specified in this Section 16. Each party hereby waives any right it may have to assert the doctrine of forum non conveniens or similar doctrine or to object to venue with respect to any proceeding brought in accordance with this Section 16, and stipulates that the state and federal courts located in the County of Orange, State of California shall have in personam jurisdiction over each of them for the purpose of litigating any such dispute, controversy or proceeding. Each party hereby authorizes and accepts service of process sufficient for personal jurisdiction in any action against it as contemplated by this Section 16 by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to its address for the giving of notices as set forth in Section 11. Nothing herein shall affect the right of any party to serve process in any other manner permitted by law. 17. Taxes. The Companies hereby agree to indemnify the Consultants to the fullest extent from any withholding taxes that may be imposed on the payments made by the Companies to the Consultants hereunder. 18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein, embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter contained herein. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and the understandings between the parties with respect to such subject matter. No discussions regarding or exchange of drafts or comments in connection with the transactions contemplated herein will constitute an agreement among the parties hereto. 19. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted electronically or by facsimile shall be deemed original signatures. 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Consulting Agreement as of the date first above written. Consultants: GLORIA JEAN'S GOURMET COFFEES CORP. By: /s/ Matthew C. McGuinness ----------------------------------- Matthew C. McGuinness President GLORIA JEAN'S GOURMET COFFEES FRANCHISING CORP. By: /s/ Matthew C. McGuinness ----------------------------------- Matthew C. McGuinness President The Companies: GLORIA JEAN'S COFFEES INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD. By: /s/ Nabi Saleh ----------------------------------- Nabi Saleh Director GLORIA JEAN'S COFFEES HOLDING PTY LTD. By: /s/ Nabi Saleh ----------------------------------- Nabi Saleh Director JIREH INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD. By: /s/ Nabi Saleh ----------------------------------- Nabi Saleh Director JIREH GROUP PTY LTD. By: /s/ Nabi Saleh ----------------------------------- Nabi Saleh Director EXHIBIT A GUARANTEED CONSULTING FEES The Companies shall pay the following fees to the Consultants: January 31, 2006 $120,000 January 31, 2007 $120,000 January 31, 2008 $120,000 January 31, 2009 $120,000 January 31, 2010 $120,000 January 31, 2011 $120,000
Exhibit B: Form Of Letter Of Credit Exhibit C: Deed Of Charge Exhibit D: Guarantee And Indemnity Deed
EX-10.3 4 a05872exv10w3.txt EXHIBIT 10.3 EXHIBIT 10.3 TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of February 10th, 2005, by and between Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees Corp., an Illinois corporation ("Licensor"), and Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees Franchising Corp., an Illinois corporation ("GJGCFC"), on the one hand, and Gloria Jean's Coffees Holdings Pty. Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of Australia ("Licensee"), Gloria Jean's Coffees International Pty. Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of Australia ("GJCI"), Jireh International Pty. Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of Australia ("Jireh"), and Jireh Group Pty. Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of Australia ("Jireh Group," and together with GJCI and Jireh, the "Jireh Parties"). WHEREAS, the parties hereto have entered into that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated December 5, 2004 (the "Asset Purchase Agreement"), pursuant to which Licensee has agreed to purchase certain assets of Licensor, to assume certain liabilities of Licensor, and to license the use of the Marks (as defined below) from Licensor; WHEREAS, Licensor is the owner of the Australian trademark applications (collectively, the "Australian Marks") identified on Exhibit A attached hereto; WHEREAS, Licensor is the owner of the United States trademarks and trademark applications (collectively, the "Guam Marks") identified on Exhibit B attached hereto; WHEREAS, the Australian Marks and the Guam Marks are collectively referred to herein as the "Marks;" WHEREAS, Licensee seeks to acquire the right to use the Marks in the field of gourmet coffees and related products and services (the "Field") and the goodwill associated with the Marks; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is being entered into pursuant to Article V of the Asset Purchase Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Licenses. (a) Licensor hereby grants to Licensee the exclusive license to use the Guam Marks in Guam in connection with Licensee's sale of products and services to be used or consumed in Guam (and not for export to the United States) in the Field (the "Guam License"). In consideration for the Guam License, Licensee and the Jireh Parties shall be jointly and severally responsible for the payment of license fees to Licensor in the amounts and on the dates reflected on Schedule 1(a) attached hereto (the "Guam License Fee Payments"). The Guam License granted herein includes the right of Licensee to grant sublicenses to use the Guam Marks in Guam in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Brand Management Agreement (as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement). (b) Licensor hereby grants to Licensee the exclusive license to use the Australian Marks in Australia in connection with the granting of franchise rights and the Licensee's sale of products and services in the Field (the "Australian License"). In consideration for the Australian License, Licensee and the Jireh Parties shall be jointly and severally responsible for the payment of license fees to Licensor in the amounts and on the dates reflected on Schedule 1(b) attached hereto (the "Australian License Fee Payments"). The Australian License granted herein includes the right of Licensee to grant sublicenses to use the Australian Marks in Australia in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Brand Management Agreement. 2. Security for Payments. As security for the payment of the Guam License Fee Payments and the Australian License Fee Payments (collectively, the "License Payments"), and for the payments due under the Consulting Agreement and the Roasting License Agreement (each, as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement, and, together with this Agreement, referred to herein as the "Post-Closing Payment Agreements"), Licensee and the Jireh Parties shall provide the following for the benefit of Licensor: (a) Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Licensee and the Jireh Parties shall obtain and deliver to Licensor two irrevocable documentary letters of credit (each, a "Letter of Credit") from National Australia Bank Ltd. (the "Bank") in favor of Licensor, each in the amount of US$500,000 and expiring no earlier than August 30, 2005 and February 28, 2006, respectively, and otherwise on the terms and substantially in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto. Notwithstanding the fact that, pursuant to Schedule 1(a) and Schedule 1(b) attached hereto, the License Payments due to Licensor under this Agreement are due on January 31 of each year hereafter (with January 31, 2011 being the date of the last payment), the parties acknowledge that it is the intent of the parties that Licensor will receive US$500,000 of the amount due approximately six (6) months prior to the date it is due under this Agreement via a documentary letter of credit issued by the Bank. Furthermore, notwithstanding the fact that the payment of the License Payments is currently contemplated to be made to Licensor using the Letter of Credit mechanism, Licensee's obligation to make the License Payments on January 31 each year (until January 31, 2011) is an absolute obligation, regardless of whether there are Letters of Credit in place to make such payments. (ii) Licensee shall use commercially reasonable efforts to renew each Letter of Credit as soon as practicable after it is fully drawn upon to effect the intent of the parties as described above until such time as all amounts due pursuant to the Post-Closing Payment Agreements have been paid in full. (b) Licensee and GJCI hereby grant to Licensor and GJGCFC a security interest in the Acquired Assets, which security interest shall be subject and subordinate only to the lien of the Bank in the Acquired Assets. Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Licensee and the Jireh Parties shall execute and deliver to Licensor and GJGCFC: (i) a Deed of Charge in the form of Exhibit D attached hereto to evidence the security interest granted thereby; and (ii) a Guarantee and Indemnity Deed in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto. (c) Licensee and the Jireh Parties authorize Licensor and GJGCFC to file a Form UCC-1 with the Secretary of State of the State of California with respect to the Acquired Assets, and agree to file the Australian counterpart to such form in Australia promptly after the execution and delivery of the Deed of Charge. 3. Quality Control. Licensee agrees that its use of the Marks will be consistent with the quality currently associated with Licensor's products and services, that Licensee will cooperate with Licensor in addressing any material quality concerns reasonably raised by Licensor, and that, in addition to the terms and conditions contained herein, the Brand Management Agreement shall also govern the Licensee's use of the Marks. 4. Infringement By Third Parties. Licensee shall have the obligation to enforce the Australian Marks against potential infringing third parties and shall be responsible for all expenses and costs related to the protection and enforcement of the Australian Marks. Licensor shall have the obligation to enforce the Guam Marks against potential infringing third parties; provided that Licensee shall be responsible for all expenses and costs related to the protection and enforcement of the Guam Marks with respect to Guam. Licensee agrees to notify Licensor, and Licensor agrees to notify Licensee, of any potential acts of infringement of the Marks by third parties as promptly as such may come to the attention of Licensee or Licensor, as the case may be. 5. Term. Unless terminated earlier by Licensor in accordance with Section 6(b) hereof, this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall continue until the Marks are transferred to Licensee in accordance with the terms of Section 1.8 of the Brand Management Agreement of even date herewith. Notwithstanding the foregoing or Section 1.8 of the Brand Management to the contrary, upon the payment by Licensee to Licensor of the Final Australian License Fee Payment (as defined in Schedule 1(b) attached hereto) on or prior to January 31, 2010, Licensor shall transfer, convey and assign the Australian Marks to Licensee. 6. Termination. (a) The obligation of the Licensee and the Jireh Parties to pay Licensor all of the License Payments is an absolute, irrevocable commitment on the part of Licensee and the Jireh Parties. Without limiting the foregoing, no cancellation or termination of this Agreement, breach of this Agreement by Licensor, or action or inaction on the part of Licensor (regardless of whether such actions or inactions are intentional, negligent or otherwise), shall relieve Licensee or the Jireh Parties from their obligation to pay the License Payments to Licensor. Furthermore, this Agreement may not be terminated by Licensee or the Jireh Parties, or any of them; provided, however, that if Licensor breaches this Agreement, and such breach is not remedied within fifteen (15) days of Licensor receiving notice of such breach, Licensee may seek damages for such breach; provided further that, while any such action may be pending, Licensee and the Jireh Parties shall continue to make all payments due Licensor hereunder. (b) This Agreement may be terminated by Licensor in the event that: (i) Licensee or the Jireh Parties breach this Agreement and such breach is not remedied by Licensee or the Jireh Parties within fifteen (15) days of Licensee or the Jireh Parties receiving notice of such breach; or (ii) Licensee or any of its Affiliates (as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement) breach the Consulting Agreement, the Brand Management Agreement, the Roasting License Agreement or any financing agreement with the Bank that pertains to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement and such breach is not cured within the time period set forth in the applicable document, if any. 7. Acceleration of Payments. Upon the occurrence of any event referred to in Section 6(b)(i) or (ii) above, in addition to, on not in limitation of, the other remedies that Licensor may have, Licensor shall have the option to cause Licensee and the Jireh Parties to immediately pay Licensor a sum certain amount equal to $3,050,000 (which amount is the sum of the Australian License Fee Payments listed on Schedule 1(b) plus the Guam License Fee Payments listed on Schedule 1(a), and which Licensee and the Jireh Parties agree are guaranteed payments hereunder) plus any late fees or additional amounts then payable by Licensee to Licensor at the date that Licensor requires Licensee to pay such amount minus (ii) the amount of any License Fees already paid by Licensee to Licensor. In addition, the amount of any late payments under this Agreement shall accrue interest at a simple rate per annum equal to the lesser of 9% or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. 8. Ownership. Licensee acknowledges that Licensor is the sole owner of the Marks and of the goodwill associated therewith, and that Licensee hereby acquires no right, title interest or claim of ownership in or to the Marks except the licenses granted herein. Licensee agrees not to contest Licensor's ownership of the Marks and not to take any action to lessen or dilute the uniqueness of the Marks in any manner. Licensee expressly acknowledges the value and uniqueness of the Marks. All use of the Marks by Licensee shall inure to the benefit of Licensor. 9. Further Assurances. Each party hereto shall execute such additional documents and instruments and take such further action as reasonably may be required or desirable to carry out the provisions hereof. 10. Amendment and Modification. Subject to applicable law, this Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented only by written agreement of Licensor and Licensee. 11. Waiver of Compliance; Consents. Any failure of Licensor on the one hand, or Licensee on the other hand, to comply with any obligation, covenant, agreement or condition herein may be waived by Licensor or Licensee, respectively, only by a written instrument signed by an officer of the party granting such waiver, but such waiver or failure to insist upon strict compliance with such obligation, covenant, agreement or condition shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any subsequent or other failure. Whenever this Agreement requires or permits consent by or on behalf of any party hereto, such consent shall be given in writing. 12. Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder must be in writing and will be deemed given when delivered by hand, by commercial courier or overnight delivery service or by facsimile to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address that a party may specify by like notice): If to Licensor, to: Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees Corp. 28 Executive Park, Suite 200 Irvine, California 92614 Attn: Chief Executive Officer Facsimile: (949) 260-1610 With a copy to: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 4 Park Plaza Irvine, California 92614 Attn: John M. Williams Facsimile: (949) 475-4673 If to Licensee or the Jireh Parties, to: Gloria Jean's Coffees Holdings Pty. Ltd. 11 Hoyle Avenue Castle Hill, NSW 2154 Australia Attn: Nabi Saleh Facsimile: +61 2 9894 2210 With a copy to: Foley & Lardner LLP 2029 Century Park East, Suite 3500 Los Angeles, California 90067 Attn: Richard W. Lasater II Facsimile: (310) 557-8475 13. Assignment. This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns, but neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned by any of the parties hereto without the prior written consent of the other parties, nor is this Agreement intended to confer upon any other person except the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensor shall have the right to assign the receipt of the License Fees without the consent of Licensee or the Jireh Parties, or any of them. 14. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflicts of laws doctrines. 15. Fees, Costs and Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all legal, accounting and other fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such fees, costs and expenses. If any party to this Agreement brings any action, suit, counterclaim, appeal, arbitration, mediation or other proceeding, in equity or at law (an "Action"), to enforce this Agreement or to declare rights under this Agreement, in addition to any damages and costs which the prevailing party or parties otherwise would be entitled, the losing party or parties in any such Action shall pay to the prevailing party or parties reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection with such Action and/or enforcing any judgment, order, ruling or award (collectively, a "Decision") granted by a court, arbitrator or mediator, all of which must be paid whether or not such Action is prosecuted to a Decision. "Prevailing party" means, without limitation, any party who agrees to dismiss an action on the other party's payment of the sum allegedly due or performance of the covenants allegedly breached, or who obtains substantially the relief sought by it. If there are multiple claims, the prevailing party is to be determined with respect to each claim separately. The prevailing party is the party that has obtained the greater relief in connection with any particular claim, although, with respect to any claim, it may be determined by the court, arbitrator or mediator that there is no prevailing party. 16. Construction. The captions and titles of the articles, sections and subsections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in construing this Agreement. This Agreement has been jointly prepared by Licensor and Licensee and shall be construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring the resolution of any ambiguity regarding the interpretation or construction hereof against the party causing this Agreement to be drafted. 17. Submission to Jurisdiction. All actions or proceedings arising in connection with this Agreement shall be tried and litigated in the state or federal courts located in the County of Orange, State of California. The foregoing choice of venue is intended by the parties to be mandatory and not permissive in nature, thereby precluding the possibility of litigation between the parties with respect to or arising out of this Agreement or any Transaction Document (as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement) in any jurisdiction other than that specified in this Section 17. Each party hereby waives any right it may have to assert the doctrine of forum non conveniens or similar doctrine or to object to venue with respect to any proceeding brought in accordance with this Section 17, and stipulates that the state and federal courts located in the County of Orange, State of California shall have in personam jurisdiction over each of them for the purpose of litigating any such dispute, controversy or proceeding. Each party hereby authorizes and accepts service of process sufficient for personal jurisdiction in any action against it as contemplated by this Section 17 by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to its address for the giving of notices as set forth in Section 12. Nothing herein shall affect the right of any party to serve process in any other manner permitted by law. 18. Taxes. Licensee and the Jireh Parties hereby agree to indemnify Licensor and GJGCFC to the fullest extent from any withholding taxes that may be imposed on the payments made by Licensee or the Jireh Parties hereunder. 19. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein, embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter contained herein. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and the understandings between the parties with respect to such subject matter. No discussions regarding or exchange of drafts or comments in connection with the transactions contemplated herein will constitute an agreement among the parties hereto. 20. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted electronically or by facsimile shall be deemed original signatures. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Trademark License Agreement as of the date first written above. Licensor: GLORIA JEAN'S GOURMET COFFEES CORP. By: /s/ Matthew C. McGuinness ----------------------------------- Matthew C. McGuinness President GJGCFC: GLORIA JEAN'S GOURMET COFFEES FRANCHISING CORP. By: /s/ Matthew C. McGuinness ----------------------------------- Matthew C. McGuinness President Licensee: GLORIA JEAN'S COFFEES HOLDINGS PTY. LTD. By: /s/ Nabi Saleh ----------------------------------- Nabi Saleh Director The Jireh Parties: GLORIA JEAN'S COFFEES INTERNATIONAL PTY. LTD. By: /s/ Nabi Saleh ----------------------------------- Nabi Saleh Director JIREH INTERNATIONAL PTY. LTD. By: /s/ Nabi Saleh ----------------------------------- Nabi Saleh Director JIREH GROUP PTY. LTD. By: /s/ Nabi Saleh ----------------------------------- Nabi Saleh Director SCHEDULE 1(A)
PAYMENT DATES GUAM LICENSE FEE PAYMENTS (US$) ------------- ------------------------------- January 31, 2006 $50,000 January 31, 2007 $50,000 January 31, 2008 $50,000 January 31, 2009 $50,000 January 13, 2010 $50,000 January 31, 2011 $50,000
SCHEDULE 1(B)
PAYMENT DATES AUSTRALIAN LICENSE FEE PAYMENTS (US$) - ------------- ------------------------------------- January 31, 2006 $350,000 January 31, 2007 $350,000 January 31, 2008 $350,000 January 31, 2009 $350,000 January 31, 2010 $1,350,000 (the "Final Australian License Fee Payment")
Exhibit A: Australian Marks Exhibit B: Guam Marks Exhibit C: Letter of Credit Exhibit D: Deed of Charge Exhibit E: Guarantee and Indemnity Deed
EX-99.1 5 a05872exv99w1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 DIEDRICH COFFEE REPORTS SALE OF INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE OPERATIONS COMPLETED IRVINE, Calif., Feb 11, 2005 -- Diedrich Coffee, Inc. (Nasdaq: DDRX) today announced that it has completed the sale of its Gloria Jean's international franchise operations to Jireh International Pty. Ltd., formerly the Gloria Jean's master franchisee for Australia, for $16 million USD in cash. Under related license and consulting agreements the Company will also receive $7,020,000 USD over the next six years. The Company had previously announced this pending transaction on December 6, 2004. After all payments have been made to Diedrich Coffee under the license and consulting agreements, all remaining Gloria Jean's trademarks, including those in the U.S., will be transferred to Jireh. Concurrent with such future transfer, the Company, through it's U.S.-based Gloria Jean's subsidiary, will then enter into a perpetual royalty-free master franchise agreement with Jireh under which the Company will continue to have exclusive rights to operate, franchise and develop Gloria Jean's locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, and to continue its wholesale operations under the Gloria Jean's Coffees brand in these same markets. As of February 11, 2005, there were 475 Gloria Jean's retail locations worldwide, including 242 in Australia, and 147 in the United States. As a result of this transaction closing, all Gloria Jean's Coffees locations outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico are now affiliated with Jireh. The Company's domestic Gloria Jean's outlets will not be materially affected by the sale of the international trademarks and franchises. The Company's 55 Diedrich Coffee and Coffee People company-operated units, it's Castroville roasting facility, and its wholesale operations are also not materially affected by this transaction, except that the Company has agreed to not compete internationally through it's Diedrich Coffee and Coffee People brands for a period of two years. About Diedrich Coffee With headquarters in Irvine, California, Diedrich Coffee specializes in sourcing, roasting and selling the world's highest quality coffees. The Company's three brands are Gloria Jean's Coffees, Diedrich Coffee, and Coffee People. The Company's 200 domestic retail outlets, the majority of which are franchised, are located in 35 states. Diedrich Coffee also sells its coffees through more than 460 wholesale accounts including office coffee service distributors, restaurants and specialty retailers, via mail order and the Internet. For more information about Diedrich Coffee, call 800/354-5282, or visit the Company's Web sites at www.diedrich.com,www.gloriajeans.com, or www.coffeepeople.com. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this news release that relate to future plans, financial results or projections, events or performance are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and fall under the safe harbor. Actual results and financial position could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the successful management of Diedrich Coffee's growth strategy, risks that arise in the context of operating a business with significant franchise operations, the impact of competition, the availability of working capital and other risks and uncertainties described in detail under "Risk Factors and Trends Affecting Diedrich Coffee and its Business" in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004. Information Contact: Marty Lynch, Chief Financial Officer (949) 260-6788 2 EX-99.2 6 a05872exv99w2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 exv99w2
 

EXHIBIT 99.2

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements Information

     The following unaudited pro forma balance sheet as of December 15, 2004 presents the financial position of Diedrich Coffee, Inc. (the “Company”) assuming the sale on February 10, 2005 of certain assets of the Company’s Gloria Jean’s brand international operations (the “Transaction”) had been completed on that date.

     The following unaudited pro forma statements of operations for the twenty-four weeks ended December 15, 2004 and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 present the Company’s results of operations assuming that the Transaction had been completed on July 3, 2003, the first day of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004. In the opinion of management, these statements include all material adjustments necessary to reflect, on a pro forma basis, the impact of the Transaction on the historical financial information of the Company. The adjustments set forth in the “Pro Forma Adjustments” column are described in the Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements.

     The sale of the Gloria Jean’s brand international operations provided $16.0 million in cash and approximately $7.0 million in future payments less estimated sales expenses of approximately $350,000. The sale resulted in a gain of approximately $18.9 million. Proceeds from the sale will be invested in safe, short-term liquid investments until such time as the Company’s Board of Directors and senior management decide on the use of proceeds.

     The unaudited pro forma financial statements for the periods presented do not purport to represent what the Company’s results of operations or financial position actually would have been had the Transaction occurred on the dates noted above, or to project the Company’s results of operations for any future periods. The pro forma adjustments are based upon available information and certain assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual amounts could differ materially from these estimates. The pro forma results should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2004 and quarterly report 10-Q for the twenty-four weeks ended December 15, 2004.

DIEDRICH COFFEE, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                             
    As Reported                 Pro Forma  
    December 15,     Pro Forma         December 15,  
    2004     Adjustments     Footnote   2004  
Cash
  $ 1,315,000     $ 16,941,000     A, B   $ 18,256,000  
Accounts Receivable, net
    4,026,000       (1,291,000 )   B     2,735,000  
Inventories
    2,841,000                 2,841,000  
Current Portion of Other Receivable
          1,000,000     A     1,000,000  
Current Portion of Notes Receivable
    198,000                 198,000  
Advertising Fund Assets, restricted
    197,000                 197,000  
Prepaid expenses
    712,000                 712,000  
 
                     
Total Current Assets
    9,289,000       16,650,000           25,939,000  
Property & Equipment, net
    7,333,000                 7,333,000  
Goodwill
    10,190,000       (2,100,000 )   A     8,090,000  
Other Receivables, net
          4,390,000     A     4,390,000  
Notes Receivable
    36,000                 36,000  
Other assets
    530,000       (20,000 )   A     510,000  
 
                     
Total Assets
  $ 27,378,000     $ 18,920,000         $ 46,298,000  
 
                     
Current installments of obligations under capital leases
    (144,000 )               (144,000 )
Current installments of long-term debt
    (425,000 )               (425,000 )
Accounts payable
    (2,591,000 )               (2,591,000 )
Accrued compensation
    (2,232,000 )               (2,232,000 )
Accrued expenses
    (743,000 )     (800,000 )   D     (1,543,000 )
Franchisee deposits
    (619,000 )               (619,000 )
Deferred franchise fee income
    (1,060,000 )     940,000     C     (120,000 )
Advertising fund liabilities
    (197,000 )               (197,000 )
Provision for store closure
    (92,000 )               (92,000 )
 
                     
Total Current Liabilities
    (8,103,000 )     140,000           (7,963,000 )
Obligations under capital lease, excluding current installments
    (334,000 )               (334,000 )
Long-term debt, excluding current installments
    (1,394,000 )               (1,394,000 )
Deferred rent
    (483,000 )               (483,000 )
Common stock warrants
    (9,000 )               (9,000 )
 
                     
Total Liabilities
    (10,323,000 )     140,000           (10,183,000 )
 
                     
Common stock
    (52,000 )               (52,000 )
Additional paid-in capital
    (58,182,000 )               (58,182,000 )
Accumulated deficit
    41,179,000       (19,060,000 )   A, C, D     22,119,000  
 
                     
Total Stockholders’ Equity
    (17,055,000 )     (19,060,000 )         (36,115,000 )
 
                     
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ (27,378,000 )   $ (18,920,000 )       $ (46,298,000 )
 
                     

 


 

DIEDRICH COFFEE, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

                             
    As Reported                 Pro Forma  
    24 Weeks Ended     Pro Forma         24 Weeks Ended  
    December 15, 2004     Adjustments     Footnote   December 15, 2004  
Retail Sales
  $ 14,686,000     $         $ 14,686,000  
Wholesale and other
    8,312,000       (381,000 )   E     7,931,000  
Franchise Revenue
    3,789,000       (1,765,000 )   E     2,024,000  
 
                     
Total Net Revenue
    26,787,000       (2,146,000 )         24,641,000  
 
                     
Cost of sales and related occupancy costs
    12,351,000       (281,000 )   E     12,070,000  
Operating Expenses
    7,801,000       6,000     E     7,807,000  
Depreciation & Amortization
    1,134,000                 1,134,000  
General & Administrative Expenses
    5,355,000       (383,000 )   E     4,972,000  
Gain On Asset Disposals
    (12,000 )               (12,000 )
 
                     
Total Costs and Expenses
    26,629,000       (658,000 )         25,971,000  
 
                     
Operating Income
    158,000       (1,488,000 )         (1,330,000 )
Interest Expense, net
    (93,000 )               (93,000 )
 
                     
Income Before Tax
    65,000       (1,488,000 )         (1,423,000 )
Income Tax provision
    11,000       (11,000 )   E      
 
                     
Net income/(loss) from continuing operations
  $ 54,000     $ (1,477,000 )   E   $ (1,423,000 )
 
                     
Net earnings per share from continuing operations
                           
Basic
    0.01       (0.29 )         (0.28 )
Diluted
    0.01       (0.27 )         (0.26 )
Common Equivalent Shares Outstanding
                           
Basic
    5,165,000       5,165,000           5,165,000  
Diluted
    5,521,000       5,521,000           5,521,000  

 


 

DIEDRICH COFFEE, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

                             
    As Reported                 Pro Forma  
    Year Ended     Pro Forma         Year Ended  
    June 30, 2004     Adjustments     Footnote   June 30, 2004  
Retail Sales
  $ 31,617,000     $         $ 31,617,000  
Wholesale and other
    15,466,000       (573,000 )   E     14,893,000  
Franchise Revenue
    7,542,000       (3,134,000 )   E     4,408,000  
 
                     
Total Net Revenue
    54,625,000       (3,707,000 )         50,918,000  
 
                     
Cost of sales and related occupancy costs
    25,112,000       (428,000 )   E     24,684,000  
Operating Expenses
    16,707,000       (7,000 )   E     16,700,000  
Depreciation & Amortization
    2,289,000                 2,289,000  
General & Administrative Expenses
    9,813,000       (333,000 )   E     9,480,000  
Provision for Asset Impairment & Restructuring
    94,000                 94,000  
Gain On Asset Disposals
    (2,000 )               (2,000 )
 
                     
Total Costs and Expenses
    54,013,000       (768,000 )         53,245,000  
 
                     
Operating Income
    612,000       (2,939,000 )         (2,327,000 )
Interest Expense, net
    (318,000 )               (318,000 )
 
                     
Income (loss) Before Tax
    294,000       (2,939,000 )         (2,645,000 )
Income Taxes
    28,000       (29,000 )   E     (1,000 )
 
                     
Net income/(loss) from continuing operations
  $ 266,000     $ (2,910,000 )   E   $ (2,644,000 )
 
                     
Net earnings per share from continuing operations
                           
Basic
    0.05       (0.56 )         (0.51 )
Diluted
    0.05       (0.56 )         (0.51 )
Common Equivalent Shares Outstanding
                           
Basic
    5,161,000       5,161,000           5,161,000  
Diluted
    5,218,000       5,218,000           5,218,000  

 


 

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements of Diedrich Coffee, Inc.

A.   The asset allocation of the sale of the Gloria Jean’s international operations to Jireh

                                 
    Purchase price — Cash           $ 16,000,000  
    Purchase price — Future payments                     7,020,000  
    Deferred interest             (1,630,000 )
    Goodwill             (2,100,000 )
    Trademarks, net             (20,000 )
    Estimated Expenses             (350,000 )
 
                             
    Gain on Sale of Gloria Jean’s international operations           $ 18,920,000  
 
                             
    Future payments are payable under a consulting agreement, a trademark license agreement and a roasting agreement. As 50% of the Year 1 payment will be received in 6 months and the remaining amount is due within a year, the first payment is not discounted, whereas Years 2-6 payments are discounted at an annual rate of 8%. The deferred interest amount represents the discount amount of the future payments using an 8% discount rate. The Company has a subordinated security interest in the assets being acquired by Jireh. Aggregate payments are payable as follows:                
 
  Payment #1   January 31, 2006
  $ 1,000,000          
 
  Payment #2   January 31, 2007
    1,000,000          
 
  Payment #3   January 31, 2008
    1,000,000          
 
  Payment #4   January 31, 2009
    1,000,000          
 
  Payment #5   January 31, 2010
    2,000,000          
 
  Payment #6   January 31, 2011
    1,020,000          
 
                             
 
                  $ 7,020,000          
 
                             

B.   To record the collection of outstanding accounts receivable from Jireh

                                 
 
          Cash
                             $ 1,291,000  
 
          Accounts Receivable
            (1,291,000 )

C.   To recognize deferred franchise fees no longer subject to any performance by the Company

                                 
 
          Deferred Franchise Fee Income
                              $ 940,000  
 
          Franchise Fee Income
            (940,000 )

D.   To record an income tax provision on the gain on sale of Gloria Jean’s international operations based on an estimated effective rate of 4%. This estimated tax rate is different than the statutory tax rates due to the projected utilization of net operating loss (NOL) carry-forwards and alternative minimum taxes. The utilization of these NOL carry-forwards could be limited due to restrictions imposed under federal and state laws. Because the Company has not completed its tax analysis of this transaction, the estimated tax liability may differ significantly from the actual tax liability.

                                 
 
          Tax Provision Gain on Sale of Assets
          $ 800,000  
 
          Accrued Taxes
                                 (800,000 )

E.   To eliminate Gloria Jean’s international operations revenue, costs and expenses assuming the sale was consumated on July 3, 2003

                                 
                    24 Weeks Ended     52 Weeks Ended  
                    December 15, 2004     June 30, 2004  
 
                     Wholesale and other
  $ (381,000 )   $ (573,000 )
 
          Franchise Revenue
    (1,765,000 )     (3,134,000 )
 
                           
 
                    (2,146,000 )     (3,707,000 )
 
                           
 
          Cost of sales and related occupancy costs
    (281,000 )     (428,000 )
 
          Operating Expenses
    6,000       (7,000 )
 
          Depreciation & Amortization
           
 
          General & Administrative Expenses
    (383,000 )     (333,000 )
 
                           
 
                    (658,000 )     (768,000 )
 
                           
 
          Operating Loss
    (1,488,000 )     (2,939,000 )
 
          Interest (Expense)/Income, net
           
 
                           
 
          Loss Before Tax
    (1,488,000 )     (2,939,000 )
 
          Income Tax Provision
    (11,000 )     (29,000 )
 
                           
 
          Net loss
  $ (1,477,000 )   $ (2,910,000 )
 
                           

 

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