-----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, KOBYZpHzld4ouUjt/3f2DAu2grM0xTodEMzG5xa4DyTB75IrzRb0YYVhQbeH+XDW amSSTaRelfcX68ajptJraQ== 0000887150-03-000010.txt : 20031022 0000887150-03-000010.hdr.sgml : 20031022 20031022161520 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000887150-03-000010 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20031022 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HAMPSHIRE GROUP LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000887150 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: KNIT OUTERWEAR MILLS [2253] IRS NUMBER: 060967107 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-48598 FILM NUMBER: 03952073 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 215 COMMERCE BLVD STREET 2: PO BOX 2667 CITY: ANDERSON STATE: SC ZIP: 29625 BUSINESS PHONE: 8642256232 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 215 COMMERCE BLVD STREET 2: PO BOX 2667 CITY: ANDERSON STATE: SC ZIP: 29625 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KUTTNER LUDWIG CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001135426 IRS NUMBER: 226315630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 2667 CITY: ANDERSON STATE: SC ZIP: 29622 BUSINESS PHONE: 8642256232 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: LANNA TAYLOR STREET 2: PO BOX 2667 CITY: ANDERSON STATE: SC ZIP: 29622 SC 13D/A 1 schedule13dkuttner.txt MAIN BODY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Amendment No. 1) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Hampshire Group, Limited - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.10 Par Value - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 408859106 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Ludwig G. Kuttner c/o Hampshire Group, Limited 215 Commerce Boulevard Anderson, South Carolina 29625 (864) 225-6232 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) Copies to: Steven J. Gartner, Esq. Willkie Farr & Gallagher, L.L.P. 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 (212) 728-8000 October 8, 2003 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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 Paragraph 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box: ___ NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. SCHEDULE 13D - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP No. 408859106 Page 2 of 7 Pages - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION Ludwig G. Kuttner I.R.S. ####-##-#### - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ___X__ (See Instructions) (b) ______ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS (See Instructions) PF OO - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) _________ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States of America - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 1,084,914* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. SHARED VOTING POWER 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,084,914* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,084,914* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) _______ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 26.7% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) I - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Includes 153,503 shares purchased for the account of Mr. Kuttner under Hampshire Group, Limited's Common Stock Purchase Plan for Directors and Executives and 20,000 shares issuable under presently exercisable options. SCHEDULE 13D - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP No. 408859106 Page 3 of 7 Pages - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION Beatrice Ost-Kuttner I.R.S. ####-##-#### - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) __X___ (See Instructions) (b) ______ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS (See Instructions) PF - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) _______ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Germany - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 188,864 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. SHARED VOTING POWER 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 188,864 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 188,864 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) _______ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 4.6% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) I - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 4 of 7 Pages Item 1. Security and Issuer. - ---------------------------- (a) This Amendment No. 1 amends the Schedule 13D filed by Ludwig G. Kuttner and Beatrice Ost-Kuttner (the "Reporting Persons") on March 25, 2002 (the "Original 13D" and, together with this Amendment, the "Statement"). The Statement relates to the Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share (the "Common Stock"), of Hampshire Group, Limited, a corporation organized under the laws of the state of Delaware (the "Company"), and is being filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1 and 13d-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Capitalized terms used but no defined herein have the meaning assigned to them in the Original 13D. Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration. - --------------------------------------------------------- Item 3 of the Statement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows: A company controlled by Mr. Kuttner purchased 727,273 shares of Common Stock on March 25, 2002 for approximately $14,545,460 and 10,000 shares of Common Stock on June 3, 2002 for approximately $200,000. Mr. Kuttner furnished such payments from his personal funds. From time to time the Company has awarded Mr. Kuttner options to purchase an aggregate of 20,000 shares of Common Stock, which are presently exercisable, for a price of $8.625, for services as the Company's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. The Company purchased 153,503 shares of Common Stock for the account of Mr. Kuttner for an average price of $9.20 pursuant to Hampshire Group Limited Common Stock Purchase Plan for Directors and Executives. As of October 21, 2003, Mrs. Ost-Kuttner holds 188,864 shares of Common Stock. Mrs. Ost-Kuttner furnished payments for such shares of Common Stock from her personal funds. Item 4. Purpose of Transaction. - ------------------------------ Item 4 of the Statement is hereby amended by inserting immediately prior to the last paragraph thereof the following: On October 8, 2003, a company controlled by Mr. Kuttner entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with a subsidiary of the Company and a Stock Purchase Agreement with the Company pursuant to which he sold an aggregate of 610,000 shares of Common Stock to the Company. Copies of the Asset Purchase Agreement and the Stock Purchase Agreement are attached as exhibits hereto and are incorporated herein by reference. Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer. - --------------------------------------------- Item 5 of the Statement is amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows: As of October 21, 2003, Mr. Kuttner is the beneficial owner of 1,084,914 shares of Common Stock (including 153,503 shares purchased for the account of Mr. Kuttner under the Hampshire Group Limited Common Stock Purchase Plan for Directors and Executives and 6,100 shares issuable under presently exercisable options). These shares of Common Stock represent approximately 26.7% of the Company's outstanding Common Stock, calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act. This percentage is based on a total of 4,062,721 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 21, 2003. Mr. Kuttner expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the 188,864 shares of Common Stock held by Mrs. Ost-Kuttner and the 90,000 shares of Common Stock held by their sons. If the Reporting Persons were deemed to beneficially own all of the shares held by each of them, they would be deemed to own 1,363,778 shares of Common Stock of the Company (representing approximately 33.6% of the Company's outstanding Common Stock as of October 21, 2003 calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act). Page 5 of 7 Pages As of October 21, 2003, Mrs. Ost-Kuttner is the beneficial owner of 188,864 shares of Common Stock. These shares of Common Stock represent approximately 4.6% of the Company's outstanding Common Stock, calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act. This percentage is based on a total of 4,062,721 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 21, 2003. Mrs. Ost-Kuttner disclaims beneficial ownership of the 1,084,914 shares of Common Stock held by Mr. Kuttner and the 90,000 shares held by their sons. (b) Mr. Kuttner has the direct power to vote and direct the disposition of all of the shares held by him and may be deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by Mrs. Ost-Kuttner. Mrs. Ost-Kuttner has the sole power to vote and direct the disposition of all of the 188,864 shares held by her. (c) Mr. Kuttner purchased 5,476 shares of Common Stock through the exercise of options on August 28, 2003. Mr. Kuttner surrendered 2,030 shares of Common Stock to the Company as partial payment for such shares. Except as set forth in the previous sentence, no transactions in Common Stock were effected by any of the Reporting Persons during the past sixty days. (d) No person other than each respective record owner referred to herein has the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such Common Stock. (e) Not applicable. Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to the Securities of the Issuer. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 6 of the Statement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows: By virtue of the relationships among the Reporting Persons, as described in Item 2, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a "group" under the Exchange Act. Except as described in the Statement, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships (legal or otherwise) between each of the Reporting Persons and any other person with respect to any securities of the Company, including but not limited to, transfer or voting of any of such securities, finder's fees, joint ventures, loan or option arrangements, put or calls, guarantees of profits, divisions of profits or loss, or the giving or withholding of proxies. None of the Common Stock beneficially owned by any of the Reporting Persons is pledged or otherwise subject to a contingency the occurrence of which would give another person voting power or investment power over such shares. Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits - ----------------------------------------- (f) Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2003 (b) Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2003 Page 6 of 7 Pages SIGNATURES After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: October 8, 2003 By: /s/ Ludwig G. Kuttner - ------------------------------- By: /s/ Beatrice Ost-Kuttner - ------------------------------- Page 7 of 7 Pages EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Title - ----------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10.4 Asset Purchase Agreement dated October 8, 2003 by and between Hampshire Investments, Limited and K Holdings, L.L.C. 10.5 Stock Purchase Agreement dated October 8, 2003 by and between Hampshire Group, Limited and Ludwig Kuttner, Peter Woodworth and Charles Clayton. EX-10 4 apagree104.txt EXHIBIT 10.4 Exhibit 10.4 ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made as of October 8, 2003, by and between Hampshire Investments, Limited, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("Seller"), and K Holdings, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("Buyer"). RECITALS WHEREAS, Seller has determined to dispose of the assets specified on Annex A hereto (the "Purchased Assets"); WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell the Purchased Assets to Buyer, and Buyer desires to purchase the Purchased Assets from Seller, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein; and WHEREAS, Buyer is the owner of 250,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.10 per share, of Hampshire Group, Limited (the "HGL Shares"), which shares shall be transferred to Seller as consideration for the Purchased Assets. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. DEFINITIONS For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings specified or referred to in this Section 1: "Buyer" shall have the meaning given to such term in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Closing" shall have the meaning given to such term in Section 2.3. "Lien" means any mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, encumbrance, lien, security interest, charge, preference, participation interest, priority or security agreement. "Person" means any individual, corporation (including any non-profit corporation), general or limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, estate, trust, association, organization, labor union or other entity. "Seller" has the meaning given to such term in the first paragraph of this Agreement. 2. PURCHASE AND SALE; ASSUMED LIABILITIES; CLOSING 2.1. PURCHASE AND SALE. On the terms and subject to the conditions hereof, (a) Buyer hereby purchases and accepts from Seller and Seller hereby sells, assigns, transfers and conveys to Buyer, the Purchased Assets, free and clear of any Liens; and (b) as consideration for the Purchased Assets, Buyer hereby sells, assigns, transfers and conveys the HGL Shares to Seller. 2.2. ASSUMED LIABILITIES. Buyer hereby assumes, and from and after the Closing, shall perform, pay, satisfy, honor and discharge when due those liabilities, obligations and commitments of Seller listed on Annex B hereto (the "Assumed Liabilities"). Buyer shall not assume any other liabilities, obligations or commitments of Seller other than the Assumed Liabilities. 2.3. CLOSING. The closing of the purchase and sale of the Purchased Assets provided for in this Agreement (the "Closing") will take place at the offices of Kronish Lieb Weiner & Hellman LLP, 1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036, at such time as: (a) Buyer delivers to Seller certificates representing the HGL Shares, duly endorsed (or accompanied by duly executed stock powers), for transfer to Seller; and (b) Each of Seller and Buyer execute and deliver all such instruments, documents and certificates as may be reasonably requested by the other party to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER Seller represents and warrants to Buyer as follows: 3.1. ORGANIZATION AND GOOD STANDING. Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, with full corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. 3.2. AUTHORITY. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller and the performance by Seller of its obligations hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Seller. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Seller and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Seller enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by general principles of equity and subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or similar laws of general application related to or affecting creditors' rights. -2- 3.3. TRANSFER OF TITLE TO PURCHASED ASSETS. Upon transfer of the HGL Shares to Seller in accordance with the terms hereof, Seller will have transferred to Buyer all of its right, title and interest in and to the Purchased Assets and risk of loss to the Purchased Assets shall pass to Buyer as of 9:00 A.M., New York time on October 8, 2003. 3.4. NO CONFLICTS. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller and the performance by Seller of its obligations hereunder will not (a) result in a violation of Seller's certificate of incorporation or bylaws, each as amended to date, (b) result in a violation of any law, judgment or order applicable to Seller, (c) conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute a default, or give rise to any right of termination, acceleration or cancellation, under any material contract to which Seller is a party or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the Purchased Assets. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.4, no consents, waivers or approvals of parties to any material contract to which Seller is a party are required in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. 4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER Buyer represents and warrants to Seller as follows: 4.1. ORGANIZATION AND GOOD STANDING. Buyer is a limited liability corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization, with full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. 4.2. AUTHORITY. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer and the performance by Buyer of its obligations hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Buyer. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Buyer enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by general principles of equity and subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or similar laws of general application related to or affecting creditors' rights. 4.3. NO CONFLICTS. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer and the performance by Buyer of its obligations hereunder will not (a) result in a violation of such Buyer's organizational documents, (b) result in a violation of any law, judgment or order applicable to Buyer, (c) conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute a default, or give rise to any right of termination, acceleration or cancellation, under any material contract to which Buyer is a party or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the HGL Shares to be delivered by Buyer to Seller pursuant to this Agreement. No consents, waivers or approvals of parties to any material contract to which Buyer is a party are required in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. 4.4 BUYER'S OWNERSHIP OF HGL SHARES. Buyer beneficially owns the HGL Shares, free and clear of all Liens. -3- 5. GENERAL PROVISIONS 5.1. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Buyer hereby acknowledges that Seller makes no express or implied representations or warranties whatsoever with respect to (a) the Purchased Assets, which are being transferred to it on an "AS IS, WHERE IS" basis, i.e., without representations or warranties regarding value, condition of use, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or (b) the liabilities relating to the Purchased Assets. Buyer hereby further acknowledges that it is relying on its own familiarity with the Purchased Assets and the related liabilities in making its decision to purchase the Purchased Assets and assume the Assumed Liabilities and Buyer will not have any recourse against Seller after the Closing by way of indemnification rights or claims for damages or otherwise for any matter whatsoever relating to the Purchased Assets or the Assumed Liabilities (other than a breach of the representation made by Seller in Section 3.3 hereof). 5.2. EXPENSES. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, each party to this Agreement will bear its respective expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including all fees and expenses of agents, representatives, counsel, and accountants. 5.3. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Any public announcement or similar publicity with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby will be issued at such time and in such manner as Seller determines. Unless consented to by Seller in advance or required by applicable law, prior to Seller's public announcement of the Closing, Buyer shall, and shall cause each of its affiliates to, keep this Agreement strictly confidential and may not make any disclosure of this Agreement to any Person. 5.4. NOTICES. All notices, consents, waivers, and other communications under this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when (a) delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt), (b) sent by fax (with written confirmation of receipt), provided that a copy is mailed by registered mail, return receipt requested, or (c) when received by the addressee, if sent by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, in each case to the appropriate addresses and fax numbers set forth below (or to such other addresses and fax numbers as a party may designate by notice to the other parties): Seller: Hampshire Investments, Limited - Hampshire Group, Limited Special Committee of the Board of Directors 605 Park Avenue Apartment 9D New York, New York 10021 Attention: Irwin Winter Facsimile: (212) 734-4045 -4- with a copy to: Kronish Lieb Weiner & Hellman LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10036 Attention: Malcolm I. Ross, Esq. and Scott L. Kaufman, Esq. Facsimile No.: (212) 479-6275 Buyer: Ludwig Kuttner, President 627/712 Plank Road Keene, Virginia 22946 Facsimile No.: (434) 293-5721 with a copy to: Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 767 Seventh Avenue, 39th Floor New York, New York 10019 Attention: Steven J. Gartner, Esq. Facsimile No.: (212) 728-8111 5.5. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to conflicts of laws principles. 5.6. FURTHER ASSURANCES. The parties agree, to the extent commercially reasonable, (a) to furnish upon request to each other such further information, (b) to execute and deliver to each other such other documents, and (c) to do such other acts and things, as may reasonably be requested for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. 5.7. WAIVER. The rights and remedies of the parties to this Agreement are cumulative and not alternative. Neither the failure nor any delay by any party in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement or the documents referred to in this Agreement will operate as a waiver of such right, power, or privilege, and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege. 5.8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATION. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements between the parties with respect to its subject matter and constitutes a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of this Agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter. This Agreement may not be amended except by a written agreement executed by the parties. 5.9. ASSIGNMENTS, SUCCESSORS, AND NO THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS. Neither Seller nor Buyer may assign any of its rights under this Agreement without the prior consent of the other party. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement will apply to, be binding in all respects upon, and inure to the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of the parties. Nothing expressed or referred to in this Agreement will be construed to give any Person other than the parties to this Agreement any legal or equitable right, remedy, or claim under or with respect to this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement. -5- 5.10. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable through arbitration or otherwise, the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable. 5.11. SECTION HEADINGS, CONSTRUCTION. The headings of Sections in this Agreement are provided for convenience only and will not affect its construction or interpretation. All references to "Section" or "Sections" refer to the corresponding Section or Sections of this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Unless otherwise expressly provided, the word "including" does not limit the preceding words or terms. 5.12. ARBITRATION. Any dispute or controversy arising under, out of, in connection with, or in relation to this Agreement or any breach of this Agreement shall be determined and settled by arbitration in New York, New York, by a panel of three arbitrators in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. Any award rendered therein shall be final and binding upon the parties thereto, provided, however, that each of the parties shall bear its own legal fees and expenses. 5.13. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed via facsimile and in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Agreement and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] -6- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date first written above. K HOLDINGS, LLC: HAMPSHIRE INVESTMENTS, LIMITED: By: /s/ Ludwig Kuttner By: /s/ Susan C. Chu - ---------------------------- --------------------------------- Name: Ludwig Kuttner Name: Susan C. Chu Title: Managing Member Title: Vice President -7- ANNEX A Purchased Assets 1. Those certain apartments located at 33 West 67th Street, Apts. 4RE and 4RW, New York, NY 10023. 2. That certain real property (known as the Terraces Building) located at 100-108 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Tax Map 28, parcel 19). 3. That certain real property (known as the Terraces Building Parking Lot) located adjacent to the Terraces Building. 4. 102.200 shares of the common stock of Bonton Music a.s., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Czech Republic. 5. 102.200 shares of the common stock of Bonton Pictures a.s., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Czech Republic. 6. 102.200 shares of the common stock of Bonton Book a.s., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Czech Republic. 7. 204.400 shares of the common stock of Bonton a.s., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Czech Republic. 8. 51.100 shares of the common stock of Bonton Discs a.s., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Czech Republic. 9. 102.200 shares of the common stock of Bonton Film Entertainment a.s., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Czech Republic. 10. 15,938 shares of Einbecker Brauhaus a.g., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Czech Republic. -8- ANNEX B Assumed Liabilities 1. Security deposits and prepaid rents in the amount of $89,288.00 related to the Terraces Building. 2. All contractual obligations relating to the Purchased Assets. -9- EX-10 5 spa105.txt EXHIBIT 10.5 Exhibit 10.5 STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of October 8, 2003, by and between Hampshire Group, Limited, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("Seller"), and each individual listed on Annex A to this Agreement (each a "Buyer" and together, "Buyers"). RECITALS WHEREAS, Seller owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock (the "HIL Shares") of Hampshire Investments, Limited (the "HIL"); WHEREAS, HIL primarily holds real estate property and other investments; WHEREAS, Seller has determined to dispose of HIL because of its desire to divest itself of the real estate properties and business conducted by HIL; WHEREAS, Seller was represented in the negotiation of such divestiture by a special committee of its Board of Directors composed entirely of independent directors; WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Seller desires for Seller to sell the HIL Shares to Buyers, and Buyers desire to purchase the HIL Shares from Seller, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein; and WHEREAS, Buyers are the respective owners of the shares of issued and outstanding common stock, par value $0.10 per share, of Seller (the "Seller Common Stock") listed after their names on Annex A hereto, representing an aggregate of 450,000 shares, which shares shall be transferred to Seller in exchange for the HIL Shares. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. DEFINITIONS For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings specified or referred to in this Section 1: "Buyer" shall have the meaning given to such term in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Buyers" shall have the meaning given to such term in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Closing" shall have the meaning given to such term in Section 2.2. "Closing Date" shall have the meaning given to such term in Section 2.2. "HIL Shares" has the meaning given to such term in the Recitals of this Agreement. "Lien" means any mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, encumbrance, lien, security interest, charge, preference, participation interest, priority or security agreement. "Person" means any individual, corporation (including any non-profit corporation), general or limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, estate, trust, association, organization, labor union or other entity. "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any successor law, and regulations and rules issued pursuant to the Securities Act or any successor law. "Seller" has the meaning given to such term in the first paragraph of this Agreement. 2. PURCHASE AND SALE OF HIL SHARES; CLOSING 2.1. PURCHASE AND SALE OF HIL SHARES. On the terms and subject to the conditions hereof, (a) Seller hereby sells, assigns, transfers and conveys the HIL Shares, free and clear of any Liens, to Buyers in the respective amounts listed after their names on Annex A hereto, and Buyers hereby purchase and accept the HIL Shares from Seller; and (b) each Buyer hereby sells, assigns, transfers and conveys the respective number of shares of Seller Common Stock listed after such Buyer's name on Annex A hereto. 2.2. CLOSING. The purchase and sale (the "Closing") provided for in this Agreement will take place at the offices of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019, at such time (the "Closing Date") as: (a) Seller delivers to Buyers certificates representing the HIL Shares, duly endorsed (or accompanied by duly executed stock powers), for transfer to Buyers, or otherwise in Buyers' names; and (b) Each Buyer delivers to Seller the number of shares of Seller Common Stock listed after such Buyer's name on Annex A hereto, by delivery of certificates representing such shares, duly endorsed (or accompanied by duly executed stock powers), for transfer to Seller, or otherwise causes such shares to be transferred to Seller. -2- 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER Seller represents and warrants to Buyers as follows: 3.1. ORGANIZATION AND GOOD STANDING. Each of Seller and HIL is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Seller has full corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. 3.2. AUTHORITY. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller and the performance of Seller's obligations hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Seller. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Seller and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Seller enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by general principles of equity and subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or similar laws of general application related to or affecting creditors' rights. 3.3. CAPITALIZATION. Immediately prior to the Closing, the authorized capital stock of HIL will consist of 1,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, of which 1,000 shares are issued and outstanding. Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, Buyers will acquire good and valid title to all issued and outstanding shares of HIL. 3.4. OWNERSHIP OF HIL SHARES. Seller beneficially owns the HIL Shares free and clear of all Liens. 3.5. NO CONFLICTS. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller and the performance of Seller's obligations hereunder will not (a) result in a violation of Seller's certificate of incorporation or bylaws, each as amended to date, (b) result in a violation of any law, judgment or order applicable to Seller, (c) conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute a default, or give rise to any right of termination, acceleration or cancellation, under any material contract to which Seller is a party or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the HIL Shares. No consents, waivers or approvals of parties to any material contract to which Seller is a party are required in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. 4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYERS Each Buyer represents and warrants to Seller as follows: 4.1. AUTHORITY. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer and the performance of Buyer's obligations hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Buyer. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Buyer enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by general principles of equity and subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or similar laws of general application related to or affecting creditors' rights. -3- 4.2. SECURITIES ACT REPRESENTATIONS. Buyer understands that the issuance to Buyer of the HIL Shares as contemplated hereby is intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act. Buyer is not intending to, and will not offer or distribute the HIL Shares acquired hereunder or any interest therein except in compliance with the Securities Act. Buyer has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investment in the HIL Shares and Buyer is capable of bearing the economic risks of such investment, including a complete loss thereof. Buyer has been given the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from Seller concerning Seller, HIL and the HIL Shares. Buyer has been furnished with all information it deems necessary or desirable to evaluate the merits and risks of the acquisition of the HIL Shares and Seller has made available to Buyer or its agents all documents and information relating to an investment in the HIL Shares requested by or on behalf of Buyer. In evaluating the suitability of an investment in the HIL Shares, Buyer has not relied upon any representations (other than the representations and warranties of Seller contained herein) or other information (other than as contemplated by the preceding sentences), whether oral or written, made by or on behalf of Seller. Buyer is an "accredited investor" as such term is defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. 4.3. NO CONFLICTS. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer and the performance of Buyer's obligations hereunder will not (a) result in a violation of such Buyer's organizational documents (if such Buyer is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity), (b) result in a violation of any law, judgment or order applicable to Buyer, (c) conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute a default, or give rise to any right of termination, acceleration or cancellation, under any material contract to which Buyer is a party or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the shares of Seller Common Stock to be delivered by Buyer to Seller pursuant to this Agreement. No consents, waivers or approvals of parties to any material contract to which Buyer is a party are required in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. 4.4 BUYERS' OWNERSHIP OF SELLER COMMON STOCK. Each Buyer beneficially owns the number of shares of Seller Common Stock listed after his name on Annex A hereto, free and clear of all Liens 5. GENERAL PROVISIONS 5.1. TAX INDEMNIFICATION. Seller shall indemnify HIL, its subsidiaries, and each Buyer, and hold them harmless from and against without duplication, any loss, claim, liability, expense, or other damage attributable to (i) all income taxes (or the non-payment thereof) of HIL and its subsidiaries for all taxable periods ending on or before the Closing Date and the portion through the end of the Closing Date for any taxable period that includes (but does not end on) the Closing Date and (ii) all income taxes of any member of an affiliated, consolidated, combined or unitary group of which HIL or any of its subsidiaries (or any predecessor of any of the foregoing) is or was a member on or prior to the Closing Date, including pursuant to Treasury Regulation ss.1.1502-6 or any analogous or similar state, local, or foreign law or regulation. -4- 5.2. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Each Buyer hereby acknowledges that Seller makes no express or implied representations or warranties whatsoever (x) with respect to the business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects (including probable success or profitability after the Closing) of HIL and its subsidiaries or (y) the assets, whether real, personal or mixed, owned directly or indirectly by HIL, which are being indirectly transferred to it on an "AS IS, WHERE IS" basis, i.e., without representations or warranties regarding value, condition of use, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or (z) the liabilities of HIL which relate directly or indirectly to such HIL assets. Each Buyer hereby further acknowledges he or she is relying on his or her own familiarity with HIL and its direct and indirect assets and liabilities in making his or her decision to purchase the HIL Shares and no Buyer will have any recourse against Seller after the Closing, by way of indemnification rights or claims for damages or otherwise for any matter whatsoever relating to HIL or its direct or indirect assets or liabilities (other than a breach of the representation made by Seller in Section 3.4 hereof and as set forth in Section 5.1). 5.3. EXPENSES. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, each party to this Agreement will bear its respective expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including all fees and expenses of agents, representatives, counsel, and accountants. 5.4. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Any public announcement or similar publicity with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby will be issued at such time and in such manner as Seller determines. Unless consented to by Seller in advance or required by applicable law, prior to Seller's public announcement of the Closing, each Buyer shall, and shall cause each of its affiliates to, keep this Agreement strictly confidential and may not make any disclosure of this Agreement to any Person. 5.5. NOTICES. All notices, consents, waivers, and other communications under this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when (a) delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt), (b) sent by fax (with written confirmation of receipt), provided that a copy is mailed by registered mail, return receipt requested, or (c) when received by the addressee, if sent by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, in each case to the appropriate addresses and fax numbers set forth below (or to such other addresses and fax numbers as a party may designate by notice to the other parties): Seller: Hampshire Group, Limited Special Committee of the Board of Directors 605 Park Avenue Apartment 9D New York, New York 10021 Attention: Irwin Winter Facsimile: (212) 734-4045 -5- with a copy to: Kronish Lieb Weiner & Hellman LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10036 Attention: Malcolm I. Ross, Esq. and Scott L. Kaufman, Esq. Facsimile No.: (212) 479-6275 Buyer: Ludwig Kuttner, President 627/712 Plank Road Keene, Virginia 22946 Facsimile No.: (434) 293-5721 with a copy to: Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 767 Seventh Avenue, 39th Floor New York, New York 10019 Attention: Steven J. Gartner, Esq. Facsimile No.: (212) 728-8111 5.6. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to conflicts of laws principles. 5.7. FURTHER ASSURANCES. The parties agree, to the extent commercially reasonable, (a) to furnish upon request to each other such further information, (b) to execute and deliver to each other such other documents, and (c) to do such other acts and things, as may reasonably be requested for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. 5.8. WAIVER. The rights and remedies of the parties to this Agreement are cumulative and not alternative. Neither the failure nor any delay by any party in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement or the documents referred to in this Agreement will operate as a waiver of such right, power, or privilege, and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege. 5.9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATION. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements between the parties with respect to its subject matter and constitutes a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of this Agreement -6- between the parties with respect to its subject matter. This Agreement may not be amended except by a written agreement executed by the parties. 5.10. ASSIGNMENTS, SUCCESSORS, AND NO THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS. Neither the Seller, on the one hand, nor any of the Buyers, on the other hand, may assign any of its rights under this Agreement without the prior consent of the other party. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement will apply to, be binding in all respects upon, and inure to the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of the parties. Nothing expressed or referred to in this Agreement will be construed to give any Person other than the parties to this Agreement any legal or equitable right, remedy, or claim under or with respect to this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement. 5.11. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable through arbitration or otherwise, the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable. 5.12. SECTION HEADINGS, CONSTRUCTION. The headings of Sections in this Agreement are provided for convenience only and will not affect its construction or interpretation. All references to "Section" or "Sections" refer to the corresponding Section or Sections of this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Unless otherwise expressly provided, the word "including" does not limit the preceding words or terms. 5.13. ARBITRATION. Any dispute or controversy arising under, out of, in connection with, or in relation to this Agreement or any breach of this Agreement shall be determined and settled by arbitration in New York, New York, by a panel of three arbitrators in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. Any award rendered therein shall be final and binding upon the parties thereto, provided, however, that each of the parties shall bear its own legal fees and expenses. 5.14. DEFENSE OF CLAIMS. (a) Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyers from and against any and all losses, damages, amounts paid in settlement, judgments and fees and expenses of counsel (including fees and expenses relating to defense of any Proceedings) resulting from or arising out of any claim, action, suit or proceeding ("Proceedings") threatened or commenced by any Person relating to the transactions contemplated hereby (other than Proceedings commenced by Seller against Buyers for a breach of this Agreement). If any Buyer receives notice of any matter which may give rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder, such Buyer shall notify Seller promptly -7- thereafter; provided, however, that no delay on the part of Buyers in notifying Seller shall relieve Seller from any obligation hereunder unless, and then solely to the extent that, Seller is actually prejudiced thereby. (b) Once any Buyer has given notice of the matter to Seller, Seller shall assume the defense of such matter and defend against the matter in any manner it deems appropriate. Buyers may retain separate counsel at their sole cost and expense (except that Seller shall be responsible for the fees and expenses of one counsel for Buyers to the extent any Buyer is advised, in writing by its counsel, that the counsel Seller has selected has a conflict of interest). (c) Seller shall be relieved of its obligations under this Section 5.14 as to any Buyer if such Buyer shall consent to the entry of a judgment or enter into any settlement with respect to any matter which may give rise to a claim for indemnification without the written consent of Seller. (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the provisions of this Section 5.14 shall be subject to the limitations, if any, on indemnification set forth in Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law ("the GCL") with respect to any Buyer who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of Seller or any subsidiary of Seller (it being the intent of the parties hereto to provide indemnification to the Buyers to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law). Further, any such Buyer hereby agrees to grant to the Seller the undertaking contemplated by Section 145 (e) of the GCL as a condition to the receipt in advance of any expenses of any Proceeding if, in the opinion of counsel to Seller, such undertaking is required under applicable law in order to permit Seller to advance expenses hereunder. 5.15. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed via facsimile and in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Agreement and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] -8- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date first written above. BUYERS: HAMPSHIRE GROUP, LIMITED: - ------ ------------------------ By: THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSTITUTED PURSUANT /s/ Ludwig Kuttner TO A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF - ----------------------- DIRECTORS DATED JULY 7, 2003 Ludwig Kuttner /s/ Peter W. Woodworth By: /s/ Irwin Winter - ----------------------- ----------------------------- Peter W. Woodworth Name: Irwin Winter Title: Chairman /s/ Charles W. Clayton - ----------------------- Charles W. Clayton -9- ANNEX A Number of shares of Seller Common Number of HIL Shares Name Stock being paid being purchased - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ludwig Kuttner PO Box 359 360,000 800 Keene, VA 22946 Social Security No.: 226 31 5630 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Peter W. Woodworth 702 Main Street 76,500 170 Winona, MN 55987 Social Security No.: 470 52 5623 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Charles W. Clayton 300 Compass Point 13,500 30 Anderson, SC 29625 Social Security No.: 249 58 4345 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -10- -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----