SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE
THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE ("Agreement") is
made and entered into on this day of December, 2014 by and among TCC International
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("TCC"), The Core Group Management LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("CGM"), The Core Club 55ih Street LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company ("CCF" and together with TCC and CGM, collectively being "Core"),
and Mortimer Zuckerman, the undersigned "founding member" ("FM"). Core and FM shall,
together with their respective successors, heirs, executors, and/or assigns, hereinafter,
collectively, be referred to as the "Parties."
WHEREAS, FM provided a loan to CCF which is evidenced by a subordinated
promissory note in the original principal amount of $ (the "Note");
WHEREAS, CCF operates a club at premises located at 60 East 55th Street in New York,
New York and known as The Core Club (the "Club");
WHEREAS, on or about 2008 or 2009, in connection with a proposed restructuring of the
capitalization of CCF which was not consummated, FM was granted certain discounts, privileges
and other consideration;
WHEREAS, FM has received discounts, privileges and other consideration having the
respective values set forth on Appendix A•
WHEREAS, CCF shall provide or shall cause to be provided to FM certain additional
consideration as more specifically set forth on Appendix A (the consideration set forth on
Appendix A shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Consideration"); and
WHEREAS, FM is willing to forgive the indebtedness outstanding under the Note, if any,
in consideration of the Consideration;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein
contained and the benefits to be derived by each Party, for the payments to be made hereunder,
and for other good and valuable consideration (including, without limitation, the Consideration),
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. FM acknowledges and agrees that, effective upon the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, and in exchange for the Consideration, the Note (including all accrued interest with
respect thereto) shall be forever cancelled, satisfied and discharged in full.
2. In consideration for the discharge of the Note (including all accrued interest with respect
thereto), FM acknowledges that FM has received the discounts, privileges and other
consideration set forth on Appendix A.
3. CCF will provide or cause to be provided to FM the discounts and privileges at the Club set
forth on Appendix A hereto in lieu of the discounts and privileges set forth in any prior oral or
written agreements between the Parties.
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4. Effective upon the execution and delivery of this Agreement by FM, and for good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged as
received by FM, FM, on behalf of himself, herself or itself and his, her or its successors, heirs,
executors and assigns (collectively, the "Releasors"), hereby irrevocably releases, acquits and
forever discharges TCC, CGM, CFF, TCC 55 LCC, The Core Club IP, LLC, RFD Steam LLC,
AES Holding, LLC, R&F 55th Street Retail LLC, RFD 55th Street LLC, RFD Holding, LLC, Aby
Rosen, Michael Fuchs, Trevor Davis, Davis & Partners LLC, and Davis and Partners, L.P., and
all of their respective successors, assigns, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, predecessors,
shareholders, members, directors, managers, officers, employees, agents, professionals, and
representatives, as applicable, both present and former (each a "Released Party," collectively,
"Released Parties"), of and from any and all actions, causes of action, suits, counterclaims,
debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts,
obligations, accounts, defenses, offsets, controversies, agreements, promises, variances,
trespasses, damages, judgments, executions, liabilities, claims and demands of whatsoever kind
or nature, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, contingent or non-contingent, in
contract or in tort, at law or in equity or otherwise, which any or all of the Releasors have, may
have, ever had, or may hereafter have (including, without limitation, any claims arising from or
under or relating in any way to the Note (including all accrued interest with respect thereto) and
the Club), against any or all of the Released Parties, individually, jointly or severally, for, or by
reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever from the beginning of the world to the date
hereof.
5. Effective upon the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties, the Parties agree
that, to the extent not previously terminated by their terms, (i) that certain letter agreement and
attached Proposed Restructuring Term Sheet, dated December 29, 2008, and (ii) The Core Club
55th Street LLC Subscription Agreement, which was executed by FM as "Subscriber" and
accepted by CCF in connection with the Note, shall each terminate and no parties thereunder
shall have any further rights or obligations under such agreements.
6. The Parties agree that the terms of this Agreement are confidential as between the Parties and
their respective attorneys. The Parties will not reveal, and they will instruct their attorneys and
any other person or representative acting on their behalves not to reveal, to the general media, or
to any other person or entity not a party to this Agreement, the terms or amounts contained in
this Agreement, except as otherwise provided herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this
provision shall not prevent the Parties from (a) communicating with their respective attorneys,
insurers, lenders, auditors, accountants, sureties, or tax advisors regarding this Agreement; or (b)
responding to a subpoena, court order or other legally enforceable request from a governmental
agency, court tribunal, or other entity of competent jurisdiction to reveal facts regarding this
Agreement, provided that the Party receiving the request provides written notification of said
request to the other Parties prior to providing the requested information. Breach of any provision
in this paragraph shall be considered a breach of this Agreement and any and all remedies at law
and in equity shall be available.
7. The Parties agree that they will not by conduct or statement, or in writing, disparage the
business or business practices of the other or of their respective successors, parents, subsidiaries,
affiliates, predecessors, shareholders, members, directors, managers, officers or employees.
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Breach of any provision in this paragraph shall be considered a breach of this Agreement and any
and all remedies at law and in equity shall be available.
8. This Agreement supersedes all prior oral or written agreements with respect to the subject
matter hereof and constitutes the entire, integrated agreement among the Parties hereto relating to
the subject matter hereof.
9. No amendment, modification, or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be
effective unless in writing and signed by the party or parties against whom it is to be enforced,
and then any such amendment, modification, or waiver shall be effective only in the specific
instance, and for the specific purpose for which given.
10. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is being entered into by way of compromise
of potential claims, counterclaims, cross-claims, and defenses and shall not, in any way, be
construed or considered to be an admission of any liability or wrongful conduct by any of the
Parties. Furthermore, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as an admission of any fact
by any of the Parties.
11. FM hereby represents and warrants that no other person or entity has or has had any interest
in the Note or in any claims, demands, obligations, or causes of action referred to in Paragraph 4
of this Agreement, and that FM has the sole right and exclusive authority to execute, deliver and
perform under this Agreement without the consent of any person or entity; that FM has not sold,
assigned, encumbered, transferred, conveyed, or otherwise disposed of any rights or interests in
the Note or in any claims, demands, obligations, or causes of action referred to in Paragraph 4 of
this Agreement.
12. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the
validity and enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement. The provisions of this
Agreement shall, to the fullest extent permissible by law, be construed and interpreted to ensure
their validity, enforceability and mutual compatibility, and to effectuate the purposes of this
Agreement.
13. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
New York, without regard to any rules or principles of conflict of laws that might otherwise have
required the application of the law in another jurisdiction. The Parties hereto each (a) irrevocably
consent and agree that any legal or equitable action or proceeding arising under or in connection
with this Agreement, may be brought in any federal or state court located in the County of New
York, in the State of New York, (b) agrees that any process in any action commenced in such
court with respect to this Agreement may be served upon such Party either (i) personally, by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by an overnight courier service which
obtains evidence of delivery, with the same full force and effect as if personally served upon him
in such county or (ii) any other method of service permitted by law, and (c) waives any claim
that the jurisdiction of any such tribunal is not a convenient forum for any such action and any
defense of lack of in personam jurisdiction with respect thereto.
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14. The Parties intend for this Agreement to be construed and interpreted neutrally, in
accordance with the plain meaning of its language, and not presumptively construed against any
actual or purported drafter of any specific language contained in it.
15. The Parties acknowledge and agree that, in entering into this Agreement, they have each
relied on or had the opportunity to seek the legal advice of their respective chosen counsel, that
the person executing this Agreement, has read and understood and voluntarily accepted the terms
and conditions hereof, and that the person executing this Agreement does so in good faith and in
the absence of any fraud, duress or undue influence.
16. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, with each copy being treated as
an original. Such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Agreement. All
executed copies of this Agreement, and photocopies thereof, shall have the same force and effect
and shall be as legally binding and enforceable as the original.
17. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective
past, present and future parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, related companies or
entities, stockholders, shareholders, officers, directors, partners, members, agents, principals,
servants, employees, affiliates, managers, representatives, attorneys, assigns, insurers, trustees,
receivers, administrators, predecessors -in-interest, and successors -in-interest. Each Released
Party that is not one of the Parties hereto is intended to be a third party beneficiary of this
Agreement and all Released Parties shall be entitled to the rights and benefits of this Agreement.
18. Each Party hereto represents, warrants and guaranties that it has received all necessary
authorizations and approvals to enter this Agreement and that the individual executing this
Agreement is authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the party and bind that party to
the terms and conditions contained herein. Each Party hereto represents, warrants and guaranties
that it has the legal right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement, and that it has made
such investigation of the facts pertaining to this Agreement and all of the matters pertaining
thereto as it deems necessary prior to entering into this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the Parties as of the
date first set forth above.
TCC INTERNATIONAL LLC
By: The Core Group Management LLC, a Delaware
limited liabilitysoii pany, its managing member
By:
Name: Jennie Enterprise %fa Jennie Saunders
Title: Chief Executiye Officer and President
THE CO
By:
Name: J e E erprise Pk/a Jennie Saunders
Title: hief ecutive officer and President OUP MANAGEMENT LLC
THE CORE CLUB 55TH STREET I.I.0
By. TCC International LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company
By: The Core Group Management LLC, a Delaware
limited liabi ity company, its managing member
By:
Name: nterprise flk/a Jennie Saunders
TitI . Chief xecutive Officer and President
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FOUNDING MEMBER
Name: Mortimer Zuckerman
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Appendix A
Detailed Description of Past and Future Consideration to Founding Members
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FuSubereBasted Nate FM Suheirellnatoirl Nets FM SuheireBashed Wit,
Subordinated Note &
Unsecured Loan
Annual Dues
Spending Credit
Annual Stipend
Discount
Membership Rights
Initiation Fee
Guest Visits
ReelsOcity
Sale of Membership
Transfer of
Membership
Value of
Waived/Discounted
Dues per FM v 2000 - Dee 9014 FNpitiva 1/1/201$
Principal - 5100,000 Cancellation of Debi (principal & accrued interest)
in exchange for equity. Equity has no value. cancellation of Debt (principal & accrued interest
and penalty interest). Equity cannot be issued.
Material issue with respect to NYS advisory opinion
and potential material exposure for any FM. Equity
has no value.
Interest — 12% simple interest payable at maho a, No penalty interest as note was deemed to be
cancelled. Interest - note accrues penalty interest in
accordance with the note terms through 12/31/10
Maturity — 5 years Maturity — with cancellation of debt Maturity — with cancellation of debt
No security — unsecured loan No security — unsecured loan No security — unsecured loan
Ranking — subordinated to senior debt Ranking — subordinated to senior debt Ranking — subordinated to senior debt
Tax treatment — A 1009-DID and a 1099-INT are Tax treatment — Each FM should consult with Tax treatment — Each FM should consult with
Issued each year for the term of the note which Ilis/her tax advisor In connection with cancellation his/her tax advisor in connection with cancellation
represents passive Income to the notehoider of the debt and any associated investment loss. of the debt and any associated investment loss.
related to the waived dues and monthly spendiro (Note: 1099's will no longer be issued.] [Note: 1099's will no longer be issued.]
FM Membership Plan
Sept 2005 - April 2009 FM Membership Plan
May 2009 - Dec 2010 FM Membership Plan
Effective 1/1/2015
Founding Member and Spouse — waived for 5 years
then same as Regular Members. 52.500 for Founding Member and Spouse subject
to overall annual increases in lockstep with other
members (currently at $2.700 per year) 57.600 per year for Founding Member and Spouse
representing a 55% discount to the full rate and
this rate will be capped in perpetuity (subject to an
adjustment to reflect any increase in CPI. which
adjustment will be made every 3 years).
$700 for all goods and services: unused monthly
credit does not tell over except in the case of out
of town members who receive the credit quarto:v Eliminated due to tax consequences N/A
WA N/A An annual stipend of $5.000 posted to the member
club account each year for 10 years. Stipend does
not roll over from year to year.
10% on all goods and services for duration 01 75% of F&8 and 20% of all other services to Continued discounts on club goods and services
membership include fitness, spa and suites. reducing in 2015 to 50% of F&B; 20% off
corporate events. SulteS. spa & °MOSS and
gradually reducing over 3 years to 25% of rate
card for F&B, corporate events and suites, and
20% for spa and fitness.
Regular Member benefits and usage rights in Regular Member benefits and usage rights in Regular Member benefits and usage rights in
addition to benefits under this category add0ion to benefits under this category addition to benefits under this category
Waived Waived Waived
Guests allowed w/o Founding Member being Guests allowed w/o Founding Member being Guests allowed w/o Founding Member being
present present present
Access to all future CORE: clubs for no addition./ Access to all future CORE: dubs for no additional Access to all future CORE: clubs for no additional
initiation fee or annual dues initiation fee or annual dues initiation lee or annual dues
WA Secondary Market established but club not actively Club will proactively attempt to facilitate the sale of
involved in promoting sale your membership into the dues paying community.
WA Subject to the restrictions that: (i) any transferee Subject to the restrictions that: (I) any transferee
of a Founding Member must execute the standard of a Founding Member must execute the standard
inembership agreements and (II) Club membership agreements and (ii) Club
MeMberships may only be transferred to relatives Memberships may only be transferred to relatives
or business partners of Founding Members or business partners of Founding Members
Documentation Re wired: Documentation Required: Documentation Required:
FM Note FM Redemption & Release Agreement lad Settlement & Release Agreement
FM Membership Agreement FM Membership Agreement - Addendum lad Membership Aoreement - Addendum
549k per FM over the term $63.5k per Fit over the term
Value of Spending
Credits/Discounts Silk per FM over the term $30k per FM over the term
on goods &
services per FM
Total Value of
Discounts $1513.5k per FM over the term
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