Exhibit 10.1

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between MCKAY REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (“McKay”),
MATCHWORKS, LLC (“Matchworks”) and NATHAN PROPERTIES, LLC (“N. Properties”) by
and through MARK E. DOTTORE, duly appointed Receiver in the United States
District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, Case Number
1:11-CV-02364 (“Seller”), whose mailing address is 2344 Canal Road, Cleveland,
Ohio 44113, and GAS NATURAL, INC., or its Assignee or Nominee (“Purchaser”),
whose address is 8500 Station Street, Suite 100, Mentor, OH 44060. The
“Effective Date” of this Agreement shall be the date this Agreement is signed by
the last party to sign, as indicated on the signature page. The Closing Date
shall be the date defined in Section 13 of this Agreement.

SECTION 1 – PURCHASE AND SALE. Seller agrees to sell and Purchaser agrees to
purchase the land and building, improvements, and fixtures thereon commonly
known as the “Matchworks Building” located at 8500 Station Street, Mentor, Ohio
44060, and more specifically described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference (“the Real Property”).

SECTION 2 – PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price of the Real Property is the sum
of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00). The Purchase Price
shall be paid as follows:

 

  (a) Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) as an earnest money
deposit (“Earnest Money”) shall be deposited with the Escrow Agent named in
Section 3 hereof within five (5) business days of the Effective Date, and
returned to Purchaser in full if the contingencies set forth in Section 16 are
not satisfied.

 

  (b) The balance of the Purchase Price shall be deposited in cash with the
Escrow Agent on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

  (c) In addition to the Purchase Price, Purchaser shall be responsible for
paying all current and delinquent real estate taxes and assessments relating to
the real property, in accordance with Section 10 hereof.

SECTION 3 – TITLE COMPANY AND ESCROW AGENT. Lake County Title Company is hereby
designated as the Title Company and Escrow Agent in connection with this
transaction. Immediately following the Effective Date, Seller shall open an
escrow at the Title Company in accordance with Title Company’s standard form of
strict joint order escrow agreement.

SECTION 4 – DOCUMENTATION.

 

  (a) Within five (5) days of acceptance of this offer to purchase, McKay,
Matchworks and N. Properties agree to provide Purchaser with true and complete
copies of the following written documentation pertaining to the Real Property:

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  1) Copy of any and all documents giving any party the right to use, occupy or
acquire the Real Property, including leases, easements, options or rights of
first refusal (collectively the “Leases”);

 

  2) A survey, if available;

 

  3) Maintenance and repair contacts, if any;

 

  4) Any and all Environmental Reports;

 

  5) Current Rent rolls, and correspondence with tenants or notices under any
Lease; and

 

  6) Such other documentation as Purchaser may reasonably request.

SECTION 5 – COURT APPROVAL. Promptly after the Effective Date, Seller shall
cause its counsel to file an application or a motion with the United States
District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, in the case
entitled Citizens Bank v. McKay Real Estate Corp. et al, Case No. 1:11 CV-02364
(the “Civil Action”) requesting authority to sell the Real Property free and
clear of all material title defects, liens, encroachments and adverse claims,
including without limitation, Exceptions 7 thru 11 and 13 listed on Schedule B,
Section II of the Commitment of Title Insurance issued by Chicago Title
Insurance Company attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “Deleted Exceptions”) “);
and requesting that the Court instruct Defendant’s and Seller to deliver to
Chicago Title Insurance Company the following documents: (1) Complaint for
Foreclosure; (2) Entry and Decree for Foreclosure; (3) Motion Requesting
Appointment of Receiver; (4) Order Approving Appointment of Receiver; (5) Motion
for Sale Free and Clear of Liens by Receiver; (6) Objections for Sale by the
Receiver; (7) Order Approving Sale by the Receiver, such order to include the
language “there is no just reason for delay”; and (8) confirmation that all lien
holders (including those who have filed liens even after the date of lis
pendens) have been served with the Motion for Sale. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that it shall be solely responsible
for the payment of all taxes and tax liens relating to the Real Property as set
forth in Section 9 hereof.

SECTION 6 – FORM OF CONVEYANCE. At least two (2) business days prior to the
Closing Date: (a) Seller shall deliver to the Escrow Agent a receiver’s
(fiduciary) deed conveying to Purchaser fee simple title to the Real Property
free and clear of liens and encumbrances, including without limitation, the
Deleted Exceptions, and (b) McKay, Matchworks and N. Properties shall deliver to
the Escrow Agent a quit-claim deed conveying any interest that they may have in
the Real Property to Purchaser. The grantee named in the deed will be a
Purchaser or Purchaser’s nominee or assignee.

SECTION 7 – TITLE INSURANCE. On the Closing Date, the Title Company shall issue
to Purchaser an ALTA owner’s title insurance policy (the “Title Policy”) in the
amount of the total purchase price of the Real Property insuring title to the
Real Property to be in Purchaser as of the filing of the deeds for record
subject only to taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable. Seller will
supply any documents now available to him needed to eliminate the standard
exceptions shown in the owner’s policy regarding mechanic’s liens, and
encroachments.

SECTION 8 – ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS. This Agreement shall serve as escrow
instructions and shall be subject to the usual conditions of acceptance of the
Escrow Agent, insofar as the same are not inconsistent with any of the terms
hereof. Provided that all money and documents required by this Agreement have
been deposited in escrow on or before the Closing Date, the Escrow Agent shall
direct that the deeds and other instruments be filed for record and the owner’s
title insurance policy, be issued as provided for.

 

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SECTION 9 – REAL ESTATE TAXES AND PRORATIONS. In addition to the Purchase Price,
Purchaser shall be responsible for all current or delinquent real estate taxes
and assessments, both general and special, relating to the Real Property, and
these tax payments shall not be charged against the Purchase Price. The Escrow
Agent shall prorate all collected rent, as between the Seller and Purchaser, as
of the day prior to the Closing Date, with the Closing Date being treated as a
day of ownership by Seller. Additionally, the Escrow Agent shall prorate all
utility bills and other operating expenses related to the Real Property as of
the day prior to the Closing Date, with the Closing Date being treated as a day
of ownership by Seller. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the pro-rations of rents,
operating expenses and utilities shall not be credited or charged against or
otherwise cause adjustments to the Purchase Price or sales proceeds. All
prorated amounts shall be paid in cash with no adjustment to Seller proceeds. To
avoid any doubt real estate taxes and assessments shall not be pro-rated.

SECTION 10 – COSTS TO BE PAID BY SELLER. Subject to Section 9, Seller shall pay
or be charged with the following costs and expenses in connection with the
transaction:

 

  (a) Seller’s pro rata share of all items to be prorated in escrow;

 

  (b) All transfer and conveyance fees;

 

  (c) The cost of the title examination, if applicable to this sale;

 

  (d) one-half (1/2)the escrow fee; and

 

  (e) Seller’s attorney fees.

SECTION 11 – COSTS TO BE PAID BY PURCHASER. Subject to Section 9, Purchaser
shall pay the following costs and expenses in connection with the transaction:

 

  (a) Purchaser’s pro-rata share of items to be pro-rated in escrow;

 

  (b) the premium for the owner’s title insurance policy;

 

  (c) the cost of recording the deed;

 

  (d) one-half (1/2) of the escrow fee; and; and

 

  (e) all attorneys’ fees incurred by Purchaser Matchworks and McKay in
connection with this transaction.

SECTION 12 – POSSESSION AND CLOSING. Unless the parties otherwise agree in
writing, subject to the contingencies described in Section 16 of this Agreement,
this transaction shall be closed and the deeds filed for record within five
(5) days after the issuance of a final non-appealable order by a court of
competent jurisdiction approving the transaction. For purpose of this Section an
appealable order shall be deemed non-appealable at the expiration of the
applicable statutory appeal deadline.

 

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The time and date of such closing is referred to herein as the “Closing Date,”
unless otherwise provided herein, all documents necessary for closing shall be
deposited in escrow at least one (1) business day prior to the Closing Date, and
all funds shall be deposited in escrow on or prior to the Closing Date. On the
Closing Date all funds will be paid to the Receiver pending further order of
Court. On the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver the keys and exclusive
possession to the Real Property. On the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver
directly to the Purchaser or to Escrow Agent with instruction to deliver the
following to Purchaser:

 

  (a) a Quit Claim Bill of Sale for any personal property located upon the Real
Property being conveyed to Purchaser.

 

  (b) Assignment of all of the Leases executed by Seller, McKay and Matchworks.

 

  (c) The original Leases, and any amendments and/or modifications thereto or
copies if originals not available.

SECTION 13 – AS-IS SALE. THE SALE OF THE REAL PROPERTY IS “AS-IS, WHERE-IS.”
EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, HAVE BEEN MADE TO SUCH PARTY OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN.
PURCHASER WARRANTS THAT PURCHASER HAS FULLY AND CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE REAL
PROPERTY AND LEASES AND ACCEPTS THE SAME AS-IS AND WHERE-IS, WITH NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES BY SELLER. PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SELLER HAS
MADE NO AGREEMENT OT ALTER, REPAIR OR IMPROVE THE PROPERTY.

Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, Purchaser further
acknowledges and agrees that it has not (and shall not) rely upon any statement
and/or information from whomsoever made or given (including, but not including
any attorney, agent, employee or other person representing or purporting to
represent Seller) directly or indirectly, verbally or in writing, and Seller is
not and shall not be liable or bound by any such statement and/or information.

SECTION 14 – BROKER. The parties hereby warrant and represent that no broker is
involved in this transaction, and the parties hereby agree to hold each other
harmless and indemnify each other against claims for commissions or finder’s
fees by any other person or entity.

SECTION 15 – INSURANCE. Seller shall keep in force through the Closing Date
fire, extended coverage, and business interruption insurance on the Real
Property in at least those amounts currently maintained. Until the Closing Date,
Seller shall maintain the Real Property in the same condition as existed on the
date of Purchaser’s execution hereof, except for ordinary wear and tear. In the
event that there is a casualty or damage to the improvements upon the Real
Property after the Effective Date and prior to the Closing Date and the cost of
such repair exceeds One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), then in that
event, Purchaser shall have the option to:

 

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  (a) terminate the transaction and thereupon the Earnest Money shall be
immediately returned to Purchasers and this Agreement shall be null and void and
the parties hereto released from all liability hereunder; or

 

  (b) elect to complete the Closing of the transaction, and thereupon Seller
shall assign to Purchaser a share of any insurance proceeds in an amount equal
to the reasonable cost for the repair or restoration of such loss or damage.

Seller shall notify Purchaser promptly of any such loss, casualty or damage,
including a reasonable estimate as to the cost of such repair or replacement,
and Purchaser shall have ten (10) days from and after the date of the receipt of
such notice to make such election as set forth herein, and such election must be
in writing given to the Seller; and if Purchaser makes no such election,
Purchaser shall be deemed to have elected to complete the transaction and
receive the proceeds of insurance as hereinabove set forth. If the cost of the
repair or replacement is less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00),
then Seller shall be required to repair the damage and Purchaser shall be
required to complete the purchase.

SECTION 16 – CONTINGENCIES. The consummation of this transaction is contingent
upon (i) the approval of the transaction by the Court in the Civil Action, in
accordance with Section 5, and there having been no appeal of the Court’s
approval Order filed prior to the Closing Date as defined in Section 12, If
these contingencies are not satisfied or waived by Purchaser prior to Closing,
then the Earnest Money shall be immediately returned to Purchaser and this
Agreement shall be null and void and the parties hereto released of all
liability hereunder and Broker shall be entitled to receive no compensation.

SECTION 17 – DEFAULT. In the event of a default by Purchaser that is not cured
within ten (10) days of Purchaser’s receipt of a written default notice,
Seller’s sole remedy shall be to terminate this transaction and receive the
Earnest Money as total liquidated damages. In such case the Seller shall cause
the Earnest Money to be paid to Citizens Bank. The failure of the Court to
approve the sale shall not be considered a default.

SECTION 18 – TIME OF THE ESSENCE. The parties agree that time is of the essence
and that the failure of a party to perform any act on or before the date
specified herein for performance thereof shall be deemed to be a default and
cause for the termination hereof by the other party, without prejudice to other
remedies available for default hereunder.

SECTION 19 – COMMUNICATIONS. Communications concerning Seller shall be addressed
to Seller at the address set forth above, with a copy to Seller’s attorney,
Robert Glickman, Esq., 1800 Midland Building, 101 W. Prospect Avenue, Cleveland,
OH 44115-1088. Communications concerning Purchaser shall be addressed to
Purchaser at the address set forth above, with a copy to Purchaser’s attorney
Gary Jones, Esq., Kohrman, Jackson & Krantz, 20th Floor, One Cleveland Center,
1375 E. 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114; communication concerning Matchworks
and/or McKay and/or N. Properties shall be addressed to 8500 Station St., Suite
100, Mentor, OH 44060, ATTN: Richard M. Osborne, with a copy to Jodi Littman
Tomaszewski, Esq., 60 South Park Place, Painesville, OH 44077.

 

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SECTION 20 – PARTIES BOUND. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the heirs, executors, successors, and assigns of the parties
hereto.

SECTION 21 – ASSIGNMENT. Purchaser shall not assign this Agreement without
Seller’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. No
assignment shall relieve Purchaser of primary responsibility hereunder for the
payment of the purchase price. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser may
assign its interest under this Agreement to an affiliated company provided that
at the time of such assignment, and at the time of the Closing, the assignee is
a direct or indirect subsidiary of Purchaser, and provided that such assignee
shall, in writing, assume and agree, expressly for the benefit of the Seller, to
perform or cause to be performed all of the obligations to be performed by the
Purchaser hereunder.

SECTION 22—COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, together with the attached
exhibits, contains all of the terms and conditions of the agreement between the
parties, and any and all prior and contemporaneous oral and written agreements
are merged herein. The parties acknowledge that contemporaneously with the
execution of this Agreement Citizens Bank, McKay Real Estate Corporation, OsAir,
Inc., Heisley-Hopkins, Inc. and Richard M. Osborne will be executing a side
agreement in connection with this transaction and the parties agree that this
Purchase Agreement shall not be effective unless and until the side agreement is
executed.

SECTION 23 – GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is executed in the State of Ohio and
shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Ohio, and it shall be subject to the continuing jurisdiction of the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in the Civil Action.

SECTION 24 – TITLES. The titles and headings contained herein are for
convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of any of the terms or
provisions of this Agreement.

SECTION 25 – COPIES. This Agreement is executed in multiple identical copies,
which, when taken together, shall be deemed an original. The signature page of
this Agreement may be executed and transmitted by facsimile or electronic means,
and when so transmitted, shall be considered an original signature page.

SECTION 26 – LEASES. From and after the Effective Date, Seller shall not execute
a new lease for the Real Property, without (i) Purchaser’s written consent, or
(ii) approval of the Court with notice of request to Purchaser.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed multiple counterparts of this
Agreement on the dates set opposite their respective signatures.

[Signatures on next page]

 

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MCKAY REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

   

/s/ Richard M. Osborne

Date: December 20, 2012     By:   Richard M. Osborne     Its:   President    
MATCHWORKS, LLC    

/s/ Richard M. Osborne

Date: December 20, 2012     By:   Richard M. Osborne, Trustee     Its:  
Managing Member     NATHAN PROPPERTIES, LLC    

/s/ Richard M. Osborne

Date: December 20, 2012     By:   Richard M. Osborne, Trustee     Its:  
Managing Member     MARK E. DOTTORE Date: December 21, 2012     By:  

/s/ Mark E. Dottore

      Mark E. Dottore, Receiver    

GAS NATURAL INC.

   

/s/ Kevin Degenstein

Date: December 20, 2012     By:   Kevin Degenstein     Its:   President

 

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