SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10/A
(Amendment No. 1)
GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES
Pursuant to Section 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
11-2602030
I.R.S. Employer Identification Number
95 East Jefryn Boulevard
Deer Park, New York 11729
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
(631) 595-1818(Registrant’s Telephone Number)
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Securities to be registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Business
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Item 1A.
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Risk Factors
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Properties
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
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Directors and Executive Officers
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Executive Compensation
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
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Legal Proceedings
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Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
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Indemnification of Directors and Officers
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Financial Statements
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
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Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 1. Business.
Background
References to "we," "us," "our", "our company" and "the company" refer to Surge Components, Inc. ("Surge" or the "Company") and, unless the context indicates otherwise, includes Surge's wholly-owned subsidiaries, Challenge/Surge, Inc. ("Challenge"), Surge Components, Limited ("Surge Limited”).
We were incorporated under the laws of the State of New York on November 24, 1981. Surge, a supplier of electronic products and components, i.e. capacitors, diodes, PC Boards completed an initial public offering of its securities in 1984 and a second offering of its securities in August 1996. Challenge, a New York corporation formed in 1988 and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Surge, supplies audible products, including buzzers, speakers, and microphones. Surge's and Challenge's principal executive offices are located at 95 East Jefryn Boulevard, Deer Park, New York 11729; and the telephone number is (631) 595-1818.
In April 2004, we filed a Form 8/A to register our Units, Common Stock and Class A Warrants. We were subject to the reporting obligations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from 1996 until July 12, 2004. We deregistered our Common Stock and Series A Warrants in April 2004 because of the low trading volume in our Common Stock and our failure to meet the minimum listing requirements of the Boston Stock Exchange. We deregistered our Common Stock and redeemable Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrants pursuant to Rule 12b-4 (a) (1) (ii) because we had fewer than 500 holders of record of our Common Stock and our total assets did not exceed $10,000,000 in 2003, 2002 or 2001. The Units were immediately detachable from the securities that comprised them and as result such Units no longer existed and did not have to be deregistered.
We are registering our Common Stock because we want to furnish our common stock holders with current and periodic information on our Company though the Securities and Exchange Commission Edgar site. Additionally, by registering under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended a market maker could arrange for an application to be filed with FINRA for the public trading of our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board. We have not yet had any discussions with any market makers about seeking to have our Common Stock quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board and there can be no assurance that any market makers will file an application on our behalf or that our shares of Common Stock will be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board.
In May 2002, Surge and Ira Levy, our chief executive became sole owners of Surge Components, Limited ("Surge Limited"), a Hong Kong corporation. Under current Hong Kong law, Surge Limited is required to have at least two shareholders. Surge owns 999 shares of the outstanding common stock and Mr. Levy owns one share of the outstanding common stock. Mr. Levy has assigned his rights regarding his one share to Surge. Surge Limited started doing business in July 2002. The Company has opened this office and hired direct sales people in order to effectively handle the transfer business from United States customers purchasing and manufacturing in Asia after they do the design in America. This office has strengthened its global capabilities and service to its customer base.
In March 2000, Superus, a Delaware corporation was formed, to ultimately become a Delaware parent holding company though a proposed merger of Surge with and into Superus, which did not occur. Superus filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. In June 2002, the trustee assigned to the case filed a report certifying, among other things, that the case had been fully administered and that there were no assets available for distribution to creditors. In December 2003, the Bankruptcy Court issued an Order approving the Trustee's Report and closing the case.
We are a supplier of electronic products and components. These products include capacitors, which are electrical energy storage devices, and discrete components, such as semiconductor rectifiers, transistors and diodes, which are single function low power semiconductor products that are packaged alone as compared to integrated circuits such as microprocessors. The products that we sell are typically utilized in the electronic circuitry of diverse products, including, but not limited to, automobiles, telecomm, audio, cellular telephones, computers, consumer electronics, garage door openers, household appliances, power supplies and security equipment. The products that we sell are sold to both original equipment manufacturers, commonly referred to as OEMs, who incorporate them into their products, and to distributors of our product lines, who resell these products within their customer base. The products that we sell are manufactured predominantly in Asia by approximately sixteen independent manufacturers. We do not have any binding long-term supply, distribution or franchise agreements with our manufacturers. We act as the exclusive sales agent utilizing independent sales representative organizations in North America to sell and market the products for one of such manufacturers pursuant to an oral agreement. When we act as a sales agent, the supplier who sold the product to the customer that we introduced to such supplier will pay us a commission. The amount of the commission is determined on a sale by sale basis depending on the profit margin of the product.
Challenge engages in the electronic components business. Challenge's revenues are principally derived from the sale of audible products. In 1999, Challenge began a division to sell audible components. This division since 2002 has grown by 22%.
In order for us to grow, we will depend on, among other things, the continued growth of the electronics and semiconductor industries, our ability to withstand intense price competition, our ability to obtain new clients, our ability to retain sales and other personnel in order to expand our marketing capabilities, our ability to secure adequate sources of products, which are in demand on commercially reasonable terms, our success in managing growth, including monitoring an expanded level of operations and controlling costs, and the availability of adequate financing.
Industry Background
The United States electronics distribution industry is composed of manufacturers, national and international distributors, as well as regional and local distributors. Electronics distributors market numerous products, including active components (such as transistors, microprocessors, integrated circuits and semiconductors), passive components (such as capacitors and audibles), and electro mechanical, interconnect (such as connectors and wire) and computer products. Surge focuses its efforts on the distribution of capacitors, discrete components, and audible products.
The electronics industry has been characterized by intense price cutting and rapid technological changes and development, which could materially adversely affect our future operating results. In addition, the industry has been affected historically by general economic downturns, which have had an adverse economic effect upon manufacturers and end-users of the products that we sell, as well as distributors. Furthermore, the life-cycle of existing electronic products and the timing of new product development and introduction can affect the demand for electronic components, including the products that we sell. Accordingly, any downturn in the electronics industry in general could adversely affect our business and results of operations. There are forces of change affecting the wholesale distribution industry, including the electronics industry. The industry is experiencing a strong move by U.S. manufacturers to design products in the United States, but then shift manufacturing and purchasing to Asia to benefit from this low cost labor region using their own factory or a subcontractor. Surge has responded to this trend by setting up a Hong Kong corporation, Surge Components, Limited, and hiring sales staff to better position the Company in the Asian markets.
Products
Surge supplies a wide variety of electronic components (some of which bear our private "Surge" label) which can be broadly divided into two categories—capacitors and discrete components. For Fiscal 2009 and Fiscal 2008, capacitors accounted for approximately 50% and 50% of Surge's sales, respectively. Discrete components accounted for Surge's remaining sales in Fiscal 2009 and Fiscal 2008. Capacitors and discrete components can be categorized based on various factors, including function, construction, fabrication and capacity. The principal products sold by Surge under the Surge name or by Challenge are set forth below. We also sell, under the name of the manufacturer, Lelon Electronics, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, which are capacitor that store and release energy into a circuit incrementally and are used in various applications, including computers, appliances such as refrigerators and washer/dryers, and telecommunications devices. Our sales of products under the Lelon Electronics name accounts for approximately 40% of our sales.
Capacitors
A capacitor is an electrical energy storage device used in the electronics industry for varied applications, principally as elements of resonant circuits, coupling and bypass applications, blockage of DC current, frequency determining and timing elements, filters and delay-line components. All products are available in traditional leaded as well as surface mount (chip) packages. Our product line of capacitors includes:
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors- These capacitors, which are Surge's principal product, are storage devices used in power applications to store and release energy as the electronic circuitry demands. They are commonly used in power supplies and can be found in a wide range of consumer electronics products. Our supplier is one of the largest facilities for these products in Taiwan and China. This facilities are fully certified for the International Quality Standard ISO 9001 and QS9000, and TS16949, which means that it meets the strictest requirements established by the automotive industry and adopted throughout the world to ensure that the facility's manufacturing processes, equipment and associated quality control systems will satisfy specific customer requirements. This system is also intended and designed to facilitate clear and thorough record keeping of all quality control and testing information and to ensure clear communication from one department to another about the information (i.e., quality control, production or engineering). This certification permits us to monitor quality control/manufacturing process information and to respond to any customer questions.
Ceramic Capacitors- These capacitors are the least expensive, and are widely used in the electronics industry. They are commonly used to bypass or filter semiconductors in resonant circuits and are found predominantly in a wide range of low cost products including computer, telecom, appliances, games and toys.
Mylar Film Capacitors- These capacitors are frequently used for noise suppression and filtering. They are commonly used in telecommunication and computer products. Surge's suppliers in China have facilities fully certified for all of the above mentioned certifications.
Discrete Components- Discrete components, such as semiconductor rectifiers, transistors and diodes, are packaged individually to perform a single or limited function, in contrast to integrated circuits, such as microprocessors and other "chips", which contain from only a few diodes to as many as several million diodes and other elements in a single package, and are usually designed to perform complex tasks. Surge almost exclusively distributes discrete, low power semiconductor components rather than integrated circuits.
Our product line of discrete components includes:
Rectifiers- Low power semiconductor rectifiers are devices that convert alternating current, or AC power, into one directional current, or DC power, by permitting current to flow in one direction only. They tend to be found in most electrical apparatuses, especially those drawing power from an AC wall
outlet.
Surge offers a wide variety of rectifiers, including:
- Schottky barrier rectifiers;
- super-fast rectifiers;
- ultra-fast/high efficiency rectifiers;
- fast recovery rectifiers, the time within which the current recovers from spikes of voltage or current;
- fast recovery glass passivated rectifiers, a chip coated with a glass material to protect the component from thermal stress in a circuit;
- silicon rectifiers, which utilize silicon rectifying cells designed to withstand large currents and high voltages;
- soft recovery/fast switching rectifiers;
- high voltage rectifiers;
- bridge rectifiers, which connect multiple circuits in parallel;
- self packaged surface mount rectifiers, chip style without leads and used in miniaturization; and
- auto rectifiers.
All products are available in traditional leaded as well as surface mount (chip) packages. Surge's rectifier suppliers all have the afore mentioned certifications, giving us an opportunity to market the products that we sell to the automotive industry.
Transistors- These products send a signal to the circuit for transmission of waves. They are commonly used in applications involving the processing or amplification of electric current and electric signals, including data, television, sound and power. All products are available in traditional leaded as well as surface mount (chip) packages. Surge sells many types of ISO 9002 transistors, including:
- small signal transistors, designed for lower levels of current; and
- power transistors, designed for large currents to safely dissipate large amounts of power.
Diodes- Diodes are two-lead or surface mount components that allow electric current to flow in only one direction. They are used in a variety of electronic applications, including signal processing and direction of current.
All products are available in traditional leaded as well as surface mount (chip) packages. Diodes sold include:
- zener diodes;
- high speed switching diodes; and
- rectifiers, the most popular type of diode.
Circuit Protection Devices- Our circuit protection devices include transient voltage suppressors and metal oxide varistors, which protect circuits against switching, lightning surges and other uncontrolled power surges and/or interruptions in circuits. Transient voltage suppressors, which offer a higher level of protection for the circuit, are required in telecommunication products and are typically higher priced products than the metal oxide varistors, which are more economically priced and are used in consumer products. All products are available in traditional leaded as well as surface mount (chip) packages.
Audible Components- These include audible transducers, Piezo buzzers, speakers, and microphones, which produce an audible sound for, and are used in back-up power supplies for computers, alarms, appliances, smoke detectors, automobiles, telephones and other products which produce sounds. Challenge has initiated marketing relationships with certain Asian manufacturers of audible components to sell these products worldwide. All products are available in traditional leaded as well as surface mount (chip) packages.
New Products- We periodically introduce new products, which are intended to complement our existing product lines. These products are ones that are commonly used in the same circuit designs as other of the products that we sell and will further provide a one- stop-shop for the customer. Some of these products are common items used in all applications and others are niche items with a focus towards a particular application. These new products include fuses, printed circuit boards and switches. All products are available in traditional leaded as well as surface mount (chip) versions.
Inventory
In order to adequately service our customers' needs, we believe that it is necessary to maintain large inventories, which makes us more susceptible to price and technology changes. At any given time, we attempt to maintain a one-to-two month inventory on certain products in high demand for customers and at least one month for other products. Our inventory currently contains more than 100 million component units consisting of more than 3,000 different part numbers. The products that we sell range in sales price from less than one cent for a commercial diode to more than $2.00 for high power capacitors and semiconductors. As of November, 2009, we maintained inventory valued at $1,619,263.
Because of the experience of our management, Ira Levy and Steven Lubman, we believe that we know the best prices to buy the products we sell at and as a result we generally waive rights to manufacturers' inventory protection agreements (including price protection and inventory return rights), and thereby bear the risk of increases in the prices charged by our manufacturers and decreases in the prices of products held in our inventory or covered by purchase commitments. If prices of components, which we hold in inventory decline, or if new technology is developed that displaces products that we sell, our business could be materially adversely affected.
Challenge has obtained and is seeking to obtain product rights to certain brand name product lines and to establish direct relationships with those manufacturers for the audible products and fans.
In late 1999 Challenge began to develop a new product division of speakers, fans and buzzers manufactured in Asia sold under the Challenge name, broadening our product marketing.
Product Availability
Surge obtains substantially all of its products from manufacturers in Asia, while Challenge historically purchases its products both domestically and from Asia. However, in Fiscal 2009 and Fiscal 2008, Challenge purchased approximately 77% and 91%, respectively, of its products overseas as a result of Challenge's introduction of new product lines. Of the total goods purchased by Surge and Challenge in Fiscal 2009, those foreign manufactured products were supplied from manufacturers in Taiwan (53%), Hong Kong (17%), elsewhere in Asia (19%) and overseas outside of Asia (1%). Surge purchases its products from approximately sixteen different manufacturers.
Most of the facilities that manufacture products for Surge have obtained International Quality Standard ISO 9002 and other certifications. We typically purchase the products that we sell in United States currency in order to minimize the risk of currency fluctuations. In most cases, Surge utilizes two or more alternative sources of supply for each of its products with one primary and one complementary supplier for each product. Surge's relationships with many of its suppliers date back to the commencement of our import operations in 1983. We have established payment terms with our manufacturers of between 30 and 60 day open account terms.
We do not have any written long-term supply, distribution or franchise agreements with any of our manufacturers. We act as the sales agent in North America for one of our manufacturers, pursuant to an oral agreement. While we believe that we have established close working relationships with our principal manufacturers, our success depends, in large part, on maintaining these relationships and developing new supplier relationships for our existing and future product lines. Because of the lack of long- term contracts, we may not be able to maintain these relationships.
For Fiscal 2009 and Fiscal 2008, one of Surge's vendors, Lelon Electronics, accounted for approximately 46% and 44% of Surge's consolidated purchases. The loss of or a significant disruption in the relationship with Lelon Electronics, which is our major supplier, could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations until a suitable replacement could be obtained.
The components business has, from time to time, experienced periods of extreme shortages in product supply, generally as the result of demand exceeding available supply. When these shortages occur, suppliers tend to either increase prices or reduce the number of units sold to customers. We believe that because of our inventory and our relationships with our manufacturers, we have been able to mitigate the effect of any of these shortages in components. However, should there be shortages in the future, such shortages could have both a beneficial or an adverse effect upon our business. Conversely, due to poor market demand, there could be an excess of components in the market, causing stronger competition and an erosion of prices.
Marketing and Sales
Surge's sales efforts are directed towards Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers in numerous industries where the products that we sell have wide application. Surge currently employs twelve sales and marketing personnel, including two of its executive officers, who are responsible for certain key customer relationships. Our executive officers also devote a significant amount of time to developing and maintaining continuing relations with our key customers.
We use independent sales representatives or organizations, which often specialize in specific products and areas and have specific knowledge of and contacts in particular markets. As of November 30, 2009, we had representation agreements with approximately 30 sales representative organizations. Sales representative organizations, which are generally paid a 5% commission on net sales, are generally responsible in their respective geographic markets for identifying customers and soliciting customer orders. Pursuant to arrangements with our independent sales representatives, they are permitted to represent other electronics manufacturers, but are generally prohibited from carrying a line of products competitive with the products that we sell. These arrangements can be terminated on written notice by either party or if breached by either party. These organizations normally employ between one and twelve sales representatives. The individual sales representatives employed by the sales organizations generally possess an expertise which enhances the scope of our marketing and sales efforts. This permits us to avoid the significant costs associated with creating a direct marketing network. We have had relationships with certain sales organizations since 1988 and continue to engage new sales organizations as needed. We believe that additional sales organizations and representatives are available to us, if required.
We engage independent sales representative organizations in various regions throughout the world for marketing to OEM customers and distributors. We have initiated a formal national distribution program to attract more distributors to promote the products that we sell. We have a National Distribution Manager to develop and manage this program. We expect this market segment to contribute significantly to our sales growth over time.
Many OEMs require their suppliers to have a local presence and Surge's network of independent sales representatives are responsive to these needs. Surge formed a Hong Kong corporation, Surge Components, Limited and hired a regional sales manager to service the Hong Kong/Greater China region customers.
Other marketing efforts include generation and distribution of our product catalogs and brochures and attendance at trade shows. We have produced an exhibit for display at electronics trade shows throughout the year. The products that we sell have been exhibited at the electronic distribution show in Las Vegas, and we will continue our commitment and focus on the distribution segment of the industry by our visibility at the Electronic Distributor Trade Show.
Customers
The products that we sell are sold to distributors and OEMs in such diverse industries as the automotive, computer, communications, cellular telephones, consumer electronics, garage door openers, security equipment, audio equipment, telecomm products, computer related products, power supply products, utility meters and household appliances industries. We request our distributors to provide point of sales reporting, which enables us to gain knowledge of the breakdown of industries into which the products that we sell are sold. The Company had two customers, Honeywell and TTI, who accounted for 11% and 17% of net sales for the six months ended May 31, 2010, respectively. For Fiscal 2009, Honeywell accounted for 14% of Surge's consolidated net sales. Our discrete components are often sold to the same clients as our capacitors. These OEM customers typically accept samples for evaluation and, if approved, we work towards procuring the next orders for these items.
Typically, we do not maintain contracts with our customers and generally sell products pursuant to customer purchase orders. Although our customer base has increased, the loss of our largest customers as well as, to a lesser extent, the loss of any other material customer, could have a materially adverse effect on our operations during the short-term until we are able to generate replacement business, although we may not be able to obtain such replacement business. Because of our contracts and good working relationships with our distributors, we offer the OEMs, when purchasing through distributors, extended payment terms, just-in- time deliveries and one-stop shopping for many types of electronic products.
Competition
We conduct business in the highly competitive electronic components industry. We expect this industry to remain competitive. We face intense competition in both our selling efforts and purchasing efforts from the many companies that manufacture or distribute electronic components. Our principal competitors in the sale of capacitors include Nichicon, Panasonic, Illinois Capacitor, NIC, AVX, Murata, Epcos, United Chemicon, Rubycon, Vishay and Kemet. Our principal competitors in the sale of discrete components include Vishay, General Semiconductor Division, General Instrument Corp., OnSemi, Inc., Microsemi Corp., Diodes, Inc. and Littlefuse, and Copper Bussman Division. Our principal competition in the audible business include AVX, Murata, Panasonic, Projects Unlimited, International Components Corp. and Star Micronics. Many of these companies are well established with substantial expertise, and have much greater assets and greater financial, marketing, personnel, and other resources than we do. Many larger competing suppliers also carry product lines which we do not carry. Generally, large semiconductor manufacturers and distributors do not focus their direct selling efforts on small to medium sized OEMs and distributors, which constitute many of our customers. As our customers become larger, and as the market becomes more competitive, our competitors may find it beneficial to focus direct selling efforts on those customers, which could result in our facing increased competition, the loss of customers or pressure on our profit margins. We are finding increased competition from manufacturers located in Asia due to the increased globalization nature of the business. There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to compete effectively with existing or potential competitors. Other factors that will affect our success in these markets include our continued ability to attract additional experienced marketing, sales and management talent, and our ability to expand our support, training and field service capabilities.
Customer Service
We have three full-time customer service employees whose time is dedicated largely to respond to customer inquiries such as price quote requests, delivery status of new or existing purchase orders, changes of existing order dates, quantities, dates, etc. We intend to increase our customer service capabilities, as necessary.
Foreign Trade Regulation
Most products sold by Surge are manufactured in Asia, including such countries as Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, India, Japan and China. The purchase of goods manufactured in foreign countries is subject to a number of risks, including economic disruptions, transportation delays and interruptions, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, impositions of tariffs and import and export controls, and changes in governmental policies, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Potential concerns may include drastic devaluation of currencies, loss of supplies and increased competition within the region.
From time to time, protectionist pressures have influenced United States trade policy concerning the imposition of significant duties or other trade restrictions upon foreign products. We cannot predict whether additional United States customs quotas, duties, taxes or other charges or restrictions will be imposed upon the importation of foreign components in the future or what effect such actions could have on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Our ability to remain competitive with respect to the pricing of imported components could be adversely affected by increases in tariffs or duties, changes in trade treaties, strikes in air or sea transportation, and possible future United States legislation with respect to pricing and import quotas on products from foreign countries. Our ability to remain competitive could also be affected by other governmental actions related to, among other things, anti-dumping legislation and international currency fluctuations. While we do not believe that any of these factors adversely impact our business at the present time, there can be no assurance that these factors will not materially adversely affect us in the future. Any significant disruption in the delivery of merchandise from our suppliers, substantially all of whom are foreign, could have a materially adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
Government Regulation
Various laws and regulations relating to safe working conditions, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, are applicable to our company. We believe we are in substantial compliance with all material federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding safe working conditions. We believe that the cost of compliance with such governmental regulations is not material.
We are subject to the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which generally prohibits United States companies from engaging in bribery or other prohibited payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Foreign companies, including some that may compete with us, are not subject to these prohibitions. We can make no assurance that our employees or other agents will not engage in such conduct for which we might be held responsible. If our employees or other agents are found to have engaged in such practices, we could suffer severe penalties and other consequences that may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
We are subject to various environmental laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, including those governing the handling and management of certain chemicals used in electronic components. We do not believe that compliance with these laws and regulations will have a material adverse effect on our capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position.
Patents, Trademarks and Proprietary Information
There is no intellectual property relating to the products we sell, and we have no patents, trademarks or copyrights registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any state. We rely on the know-how, experience and capabilities of our management personnel. Although we believe that the products do not and will not infringe patents or trademarks, or violate proprietary rights of others, it is possible that infringement of existing or future patents, trademarks or proprietary rights of others may occur. In the event our products infringe proprietary rights of others, we may be required to modify the design of the products we sell (which we can do because there is no intellectual property relating to such products), change the name of our products and/or obtain a license. There can be no assurance that we will be able to do any of these things in a timely manner, upon acceptable terms and conditions or at all. Our failure to do any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect upon our operations. In addition, there can be no assurance that we will have the financial or other resources necessary to enforce or defend a patent infringement or proprietary rights violation action. Moreover, if the products we sell infringe patents, trademarks or proprietary rights of others, we could, under certain circumstances, become liable for damages, which also could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Backlog
As of November 30, 2009, our backlog was approximately $4,784,437.72, as compared with $ 3,908,748.80 at November 30, 2008. Substantially all backlog is expected to be shipped by us within 90 to 180 days. Year to year comparisons of backlog are not necessarily indicative of future operating results.
Employees
As of August 16, 2010 , Surge and Challenge employed 24 persons, two of whom are employed in executive capacities, seven are engaged in sales, two in engineering, three in purchasing, two in administrative capacities, three in customer service, two in accounting and three in warehousing. None of our employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and we consider our relationship with our employees to be good.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
An investment in the Company’s Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. An investor should carefully consider the risks described below as well as other information contained in this registration statement. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected, the value of our Common Stock could decline, and an investor may lose all or part of his or her investment.
Risks Related to our Business
We do not have written long-term supply contracts with manufacturers and we depend on a limited number of suppliers.
We do not have any written long-term supply, distribution or franchise agreements with any of our manufacturers. We act as the exclusive sales agent in North America for one of our manufacturers, pursuant to an oral agreement. While we believe that we have established close working relationships with our principal manufacturers, our success depends, in large part, on maintaining these relationships and developing new supplier relationships for our existing and future product lines. Because of the lack of long- term contracts, we may not be able to maintain these relationships. While we believe that there are alternative semiconductor and capacitor manufacturers whose replacement products may be acceptable to our customers, the loss of, or a significant disruption in the relationship with, one or more of our major suppliers would most likely have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
We need to maintain large inventories in order to succeed; price fluctuations could harm us.
In order to adequately service our customers, we believe that it is necessary to maintain a large inventory of products. Accordingly, we attempt to maintain a one-to-two month inventory of those products we offer which are in high demand. As a result of our strategic inventory purchasing policies, under which we order in to obtain preferential pricing, waive the rights to manufacturers' inventory protection agreements (including price protection and inventory return rights), we bear the risk of increases in the prices charged by our manufacturers and decreases in the prices of products held in our inventory or covered by purchase commitments. If prices of components which we hold in inventory decline or if new technology is developed that displaces products which we sell, our business could be materially adversely affected.
We depend on certain customers.
For Fiscal 2009 approximately14% of our net sales were derived from sales to one customer. Although our customer base has increased, the loss of our largest customers as well as, to a lesser extent, the loss of any other principal customer, would be expected to have a materially adverse effect on our operations during the short-term until we are able to generate replacement business, although we may not be able to obtain such replacement business.
We may not be able to compete against large competitors who have better resources.
We face intense competition, in both our selling efforts and purchasing efforts, from the many companies that manufacture or distribute electronic components and semiconductors. Our principal competitors in the sale of capacitors include Nichicon, Panasonic, Illinois Capacitor, NIC, AVX, Murata, Epcos, United Chemicon, Rubycon, Vishay and Kemet, General Semiconductor Division, General Instrument Corp., OnSemi, Inc., Microsemi Corp., Diodes, Inc. and Littlefuse, and Copper Bussman Division. Many of these companies are well established with substantial expertise, and have much greater assets and greater financial, marketing, personnel, and other resources than we do. Many larger competing suppliers also carry product lines which we do not carry. Generally, large semiconductor manufacturers and distributors do not focus their direct selling efforts on small to medium sized OEMs and distributors, which constitute most of our customers. As our customers become larger, however, our competitors may find it beneficial to focus direct selling efforts on those customers, which could result in our facing increased competition, the loss of customers or pressure on our profit margins. There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to compete effectively with existing or potential competitors.
We will suffer if there is a shortage of components.
The components business has, from time to time, experienced periods of extreme shortages in product supply, generally as the result of demand exceeding available supply. When these shortages occur, suppliers tend to either increase prices or reduce the number of units sold to customers. We believe that because of our large inventory and our relationships with our manufacturers, we have not been adversely affected by shortages in certain discrete semiconductor components. However, in the future shortages may have an adverse effect upon our business.
Adverse effects of trade regulation and foreign economic conditions.
Approximately 90% of the total goods which we purchased in 2009 were manufactured in foreign countries, with the majority purchased from Taiwan-based companies manufacturing in Taiwan (53%) Hong Kong (17%), elsewhere in Asia (19%) and outside of Asia (1%). These purchases subject us to a number of risks, including economic disruptions, transportation delays and interruptions, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, imposition of tariffs and import and export controls and changes in governmental policies, any of which could have a materially adverse effect on our business and results of operations. In addition, the current economic conditions in Southeast Asia may severely impact our business. Potential concerns may include drastic devaluation of currencies, loss of supplies and increased competition within the region.
The ability to remain competitive with respect to the pricing of imported components could be adversely affected by increases in tariffs or duties, changes in trade treaties, strikes in air or sea transportation, and possible future United States legislation with respect to pricing and import quotas on products from foreign countries. For example, it is possible that political or economic developments in China, or with respect to the United States' relationship with China, could have an adverse effect on our business. Our ability to remain competitive could also be affected by other governmental actions related to, among other things, anti-dumping legislation and international currency fluctuations. While we do not believe that any of these factors have adversely impacted our business in the past, there can be no assurance that these factors will not materially adversely affect us in the future.
Electronics industry cyclicality may adversely affect our operations.
The electronics industry has been affected historically by general economic downturns, which have had an adverse economic effect upon manufacturers and end-users of capacitors and semiconductors. In addition, the life-cycle of existing electronic products and the timing of new product developments and introductions can affect demand for semiconductor components. Any downturns in the electronics distribution industry could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Absence of patents, trademarks and proprietary information.
We have no patents, trademarks or copyrights registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any state. We rely on the know-how, experience and capabilities of our management personnel. Therefore, without trademark and copyright protection, we have no protection from other parties attempting to offer similar services. Although we believe that the products that we sell do not and will not infringe patents or trademarks, or violate proprietary rights of others, it is possible that infringement of existing or future patents, trademarks or proprietary rights of others may occur. In the event that the products that we sell infringe proprietary rights of others, we may be required to modify the design of the products that we sell, change the name of these products and/or obtain a license. There can be no assurance that we will be able to do any of these things in a timely manner, upon acceptable terms and conditions or at all. Our failure to do any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect upon our operations. In addition, there can be no assurance that we will have the financial or other resources necessary to enforce or defend a patent infringement or proprietary rights violation action. Moreover, if the products that we sell infringe patents, trademarks or proprietary rights of others, we could, under certain circumstances, become liable for damages, which also could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Failure to comply with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act could subject us to penalties and other adverse consequences.
We are subject to the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which generally prohibits United States companies from engaging in bribery or other prohibited payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Foreign companies, including some that may compete with us, are not subject to these prohibitions. We can make no assurance that our employees or other agents will not engage in such conduct for which we might be held responsible. If our employees or other agents are found to have engaged in such practices, we could suffer severe penalties and other consequences that may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Related to our Common Stock
Our Common Stock is quoted on the Pink Sheets, which may limit the liquidity and price of our Common Stock more than if our Common Stock were quoted or listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market or a national exchange.
Our securities are currently quoted on the Pink Sheets, an inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system or equity securities. Quotation of our securities on the Pink Sheets may limit the liquidity and price of our securities more than if our securities were quoted or listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market or a national exchange. Some investors may perceive our securities to be less attractive because they are traded in the over-the-counter market. In addition, as a Pink Sheets listed company, we do not attract the extensive analyst coverage that accompanies companies listed on other exchanges. Further, institutional and other investors may have investment guidelines that restrict or prohibit investing in securities traded on the Pink Sheets. These factors may have an adverse impact on the trading and price of our Common Stock.
The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly in response to the following factors, most of which are beyond our control:
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The application of the “penny stock” rules could adversely affect the market price of our common shares and increase an investor’s transaction costs to sell those shares.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has adopted rule 3a51-1 which establishes the definition of a “penny stock,” for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, Rule 15g-9 requires:
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Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
As an issuer of “penny stock,” the protection provided by the federal securities laws relating to forward looking statements does not apply to us.
Although federal securities laws provide a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by a public company that files reports under the federal securities laws, this safe harbor is not available to issuers of penny stocks. As a result, the Company will not have the benefit of this safe harbor protection in the event of any legal action based upon a claim that the material provided by the Company contained a material misstatement of fact or was misleading in any material respect because of the Company’s failure to include any statements necessary to make the statements not misleading. Such an action could hurt our financial condition.
The market price for our common shares is particularly volatile given our status as a relatively unknown company with a small and thinly traded public float which could lead to wide fluctuations in our share price. Investors may be unable to sell their common shares at or above your purchase price, which may result in substantial losses to investors.
The market for our common shares is characterized by significant price volatility when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that our share price will continue to be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future. The volatility in our share price is attributable to a number of factors. First, as noted above, our common shares are sporadically and thinly traded. As a consequence of this lack of liquidity, the trading of relatively small quantities of shares by our shareholders may disproportionately influence the price of those shares in either direction. The price for our shares could, for example, decline precipitously in the event that a large number of our common shares are sold on the market without commensurate demand, as compared to a seasoned issuer which could better absorb those sales without adverse impact on its share price. Secondly, we are a speculative or “risky” investment due to our limited operating history and lack of profits to date, and uncertainty of future market acceptance for our potential products. As a consequence of this enhanced risk, more risk-adverse investors may, under the fear of losing all or most of their investment in the event of negative news or lack of progress, be more inclined to sell their shares on the market more quickly and at greater discounts than would be the case with the stock of a seasoned issuer. Many of these factors are beyond our control and may decrease the market price of our common shares, regardless of our operating performance. We cannot make any predictions or projections as to what the prevailing market price for our common shares will be at any time, including as to whether our common shares will sustain their current market prices, or as to what effect that the sale of shares or the availability of common shares for sale at any time will have on the prevailing market price.
We will incur increased costs as a result of being a public company, which could affect our profitability and operating results.
As a result of voluntarily registering our stock on this Form 10, we will become obligated to file annual, quarterly and current reports with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley”) and the new rules subsequently implemented by the SEC and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board have imposed various new requirements on public companies, including requiring changes in corporate governance practices. We expect these rules and regulations to increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities of our more time-consuming and costly. We expect to spend between $125,000 and $150,000 in legal and accounting expenses annually to comply with our reporting obligations and Sarbanes-Oxley. These costs could affect profitability and our results of operations.
We have not paid dividends on our common stock in the past and do not expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future. Any return on investment may be limited to the value of our common stock.
No cash dividends have been paid on the Company’s common stock. We expect that any income received from operations will be devoted to our future operations and growth. The Company does not expect to pay cash dividends on its common stock in the near future. Payment of dividends would depend upon our profitability at the time, cash available for those dividends, and other factors as the Company’s board of directors may consider relevant. If the Company does not pay dividends, the Company’s common stock may be less valuable because a return on an investor’s investment will only occur if the Company’s stock price appreciates.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
This registration statement contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this registration statement, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other similar words. These statements are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We discuss many of the risks in greater detail under the heading "Risk Factors." Also, these forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of the filing of this registration statement. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of the filing of this registration statement.
This registration statement also contains estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by us relating to market size and growth and other industry data. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and investors are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates. We have not independently verified the statistical and other industry data generated by independent parties and contained in this registration statement and, accordingly, we cannot guarantee their accuracy or completeness. In addition, projections, assumptions and estimates of our future performance and the future performance of the industries in which we operate are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this registration statement. These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the estimates made by the independent parties and by us.
Overview
We are a supplier of electronic products and components. These products include capacitors, which are electrical energy storage devices, and discrete components, such as semiconductor rectifiers, transistors and diodes, which are single function low power semiconductor products that are packaged alone as compared to integrated circuits such as microprocessors. The products that we sell are typically utilized in the electronic circuitry of diverse products, including, but not limited to, automobiles, cellular telephones, computers, consumer electronics, garage door openers, household appliances, power supplies and security equipment. The products that we sell are sold to both original equipment manufacturers, commonly referred to as OEMs, who incorporate them into their products, and to distributors of our product lines, who resell these products within their customer base. The products that we sell are manufactured predominantly in Asia by approximately sixteen independent manufacturers. We do not have any binding long-term supply agreements, with our suppliers. We act as the exclusive sales agent utilizing independent sales representative organizations in North America to sell and market the products for one such manufacturer pursuant to an oral agreement. When we act as a sales agent, the supplier who sold the product to the customer that we introduced to such supplier will pay us a commission. The amount of the commission is determined on a sale by sale basis depending on the profit margin of the product.
Challenge engages in the electronic components business. In 1999, Challenge began a division to sell audible components. Since 2002 this division has grown by 22%. We have been able to increase the types of products that we sell because some of our suppliers introduced new products, and we also located other products from new suppliers. As a result we are continually trying to add to the types of products that we sell. In 2002 we started to import products similar to our parent company Surge, and sold these under the Challenge name. It started with a line of transducers, then we added battery snaps, and coin cell holders. In the past nine years we have increased our imported private label product mix to include buzzers, speakers, microphones, resonators, filters, and discriminators. We now also customize many of our products for many customers through their own designs and those that we redesign for them at our factories. Five years ago, we hired a design engineer on our staff that had thirty years experience with these types of products. We continue to expand our product line, we now are selling alarms and chimes. We sell these products through independent representatives that make a 5-6% commission rate on the gross sale of our products. We also are working with local, regional, and National distributors to sell these products to local accounts in every state.
As a result of voluntarily registering our stock on this Form 10, we will become obligated to file annual, quarterly and current reports with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley”) and the new rules subsequently implemented by the SEC and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board have imposed various new requirements on public companies, including requiring changes in corporate governance practices. We expect these rules and regulations to increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities of our more time-consuming and costly. We expect to spend between $125,000 and $150,000 in legal and accounting expenses annually to comply with our reporting obligations and Sarbanes-Oxley. These costs could affect profitability and our results of operations.
In 2002, the Company opened a Hong Kong office and hired direct sales people in order to effectively handle the transfer business from United States customers purchasing and manufacturing in Asia after they do the design in America. This office has strengthened its global capabilities and service to its customer base
The electronic components industry is currently experiencing a period of strong demand. In addition, management believes that manufacturers are not expanding production capacity because they are unsure of how long the period of strong demand will last. Management believes that demand for the electronic components will be strong through the end of the current calendar year before leveling off in 2011.
In order for us to grow, we will depend on, among other things, the continued growth of the electronics and semiconductor industries, our ability to withstand intense price competition, our ability to obtain new clients, our ability to retain sales and other personnel in order to expand our marketing capabilities, our ability to secure adequate sources of products, which are in demand on commercially reasonable terms, our success in managing growth, including monitoring an expanded level of operations and controlling costs, and the availability of adequate financing.
Critical Accounting Policies
Accounts Receivable:
The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on the Company’s assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and an assessment of international, political and economic risk as well as the aging of the accounts receivable. If there is a change in actual defaults from the Company’s historical experience, the Company’s estimates of recoverability of amounts due could be affected and the Company would adjust the allowance accordingly.
Revenue Recognition:
Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed and determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and title and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer. This primarily occurs when product is shipped from the Company's warehouse. For direct shipments, revenue is recognized when product is shipped from the Company’s supplier. The Company acts as a sales agent for certain customers for one of its suppliers. The Company reports these commissions as revenues in the period earned.
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and maintains reserves for potential credit losses.
Inventory Valuation
Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or market. Write-downs of inventories to market value are based on stock rotation, historical sales requirements and obsolescence as well as assumptions about future market demand and market conditions. Reserves required for obsolescence were not material in any of the periods in the financial statements presented. A significant portion of the total amount of the reserves relate to a product line for which demand dropped significantly as a result of a change in an environmental law several years ago. If market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional write-downs of inventories could be required. For example, each additional 1% of obsolete inventory would reduce operating income by approximately $18,000.
The Company does not have price protection agreements with any of its vendors and assumes the risk of changes in the prices of its products. The Company does not believe there to be a significant risk with regards to the lack of price protection agreements as many of its inventory items are purchased to fulfill purchase orders received.
Results of Operations
Comparison of six months ended May 31, 2010 and May 31, 2009
Consolidated net sales for the six months ended May 31, 2010 increased by $4,310,216 or 82%, to $9,553,204 as compared to net sales of $5,242,988 for the six months May 31, 2009. We attribute the increase to additional business with existing customers. The electronic components industry is currently experiencing a high demand in products and the Company is benefiting from that with an increase in volume.
Our gross profit for the six months ended May 31, 2010 increased by $1,358,611, or 91%, as compared the six months ended May 31, 2009. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 29.8% the six months ended May 31, 2010 compared to 28.4% for the six months ended May 31,2009. We attribute the increase to new more profitable business and cutting costs, including an increase in the amount of purchase rebates earned from certain vendors.
Selling and shipping expenses for the six months ended May 31, 2010 was $797,656, an increase of $321,707, or 68%, as compared to $475,949 for the six months ended May 31, 2009.The increase is directly related to the increase in sales for the Company. Specifically the increase is due to additional sales commissions, selling expenses, such as travel and freight out expense.
General and administrative expenses for the six months ended May 31, 2010 was $1,201,731, an increase of $186,625, or 18%, as compared to $1,015,106 for the six months ended May 31, 2009. The increase is due to increased professional fees associated with the Company becoming a reporting company with the SEC and additional compensation approved by the Board for the officers and directors of the Company.
Investment income for the six months ended May 31, 2010 was $2,446, compared to $4,685 for the six months ended May 31, 2009. We attribute the decrease of $2,239, or 48%, to lower interest rates in our money market accounts in 2010.
Interest expense for the six months ended May 31, 2010 was $60,150, compared to $60,454 for the six months ended May 31, 2009. Interest expense remained relatively unchanged between the two periods. Interest rates have been comparable for the last year.
Income taxes for the six months ended May 31, 2010 were $9,868, compared to $4,480 for the six months ended May 31, 2009. The difference is a result of state income taxes.
As a result of the foregoing, net income for the six months ended May 31, 2010 was $712,367, compared to net loss of $136,117 for the six months ended May 31, 2009.
Comparison Fiscal 2009 and Fiscal 2008
Consolidated net sales for Fiscal 2009 decreased by $1,915,624, or 13.5%, to $12,325,812 as compared to net sales of $14,241,436 for Fiscal 2002. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to the significant decrease in purchasing as a result of the global recession.
Our gross profit for Fiscal 2009 decreased by $418,930, or 10.2%, as compared to Fiscal 2008. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 29.9% in Fiscal 2009 compared to 28.8% for Fiscal 2008. We attribute the increase to new more profitable business and cutting costs, including an increase in the amount of purchase rebates earned from certain vendors.
Selling and shipping expenses for Fiscal 2009 was $1,090,196, a decrease of $399,236, or 26.8%, as compared to $1,489,392 for Fiscal 2008. We attribute the decrease to the lower sales volume resulting in fewer sales commissions and shipping costs. `.
General and administrative expenses for Fiscal 2009 was $2,012,639, a decrease of $226,827, or 10.1%, as compared to $2,239,466 for Fiscal 2008. We attribute the decrease to cutting costs, primarily payroll and payroll related costs
Investment income for fiscal 2009 was $7,405, compared to $24,245 for fiscal 2008. We attribute the decrease of $16,840, or 69.5%, lower interest rates in 2009.
Income taxes for Fiscal 2009 were $5,364, compared to $7,426 for fiscal 2008.
As a result of the foregoing, net income for Fiscal 2009 was $316,555, compared to $132,156 for Fiscal 2008.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of May 31, 2010 we had cash of $1,486,406, and working capital of $3,402,977. We believe that our working capital levels and available financing are adequate to meet our operating requirements during the next twelve months.
During the six months ended May 31, 2010, we had net cash flow from operating activities of $140,504, as compared to net cash from operating activities of $244,193 for the six months ended May 31, 2009. During Fiscal 2009, we had net cash flow from operating activities of $364,294, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $404,330 in Fiscal 2008. The increase in cash flow from operating activities resulted from increase in the 2010 profit, increase in accounts receivable and inventory offset by increase in accounts payable. The significant increase in accounts receivable in the current quarter was a direct result in the increase in revenues. As a result of these increased revenues, the Company made a significant investment in additional inventory. The Company adjusts its inventory levels based upon the industry outlook and near term expectations of demand for the Company’s products.
We had net cash used in investing activities of $(4,866) for the six months ended May 31, 2010, as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $146,949 for the six months ended May 31, 2009. We had net cash used in investing activities of $158,512 for Fiscal 2009, as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $44,067 in Fiscal 2008. This decrease was the result of the Company purchasing additional computer hardware in 2009.
We had net cash from financing activities of 210,430 for the six months ended May 31, 2010, as compared to net cash used in financing activities of $(76,872) for the six months ended May 31, 2009. We had net cash from financing activities of $29,393 for Fiscal 2009, as compared to net cash from financing activities of $496,966 for Fiscal 2008. The increase was the result of increased borrowings in 2010 from our lender.
As a result of the foregoing, the Company had a net increase in cash of $346,068 during the six months ended May 31, 2010 , as compared to a net increase in cash of $20,372 for the six months ended May 31, 2009 .
In July 2002, the Company obtained a financing commitment with an asset-based lender totaling $1,000,000 (the “Credit Line”). Borrowings under the Credit Line accrue interest at the greater of the prime rate plus two percent (2.0%) or 6.75%. The Company is required to make monthly interest only payments. The Company may repay all or a portion of the line of credit at any time. In addition, the Company is obligated to pay one-quarter of one percent (1/4 of 1%) annually as an unused line fee for the difference between $1,000,000 and the average daily balance of the Credit Line. The Credit Line is collateralized by substantially all the Company’s assets and contains various financial covenants pertaining to the maintenance of working capital and tangible net worth. At May 31, 2010, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants.
Long-term debt, operating leases and other long-term obligations as of May 31, 2010 mature as follows:
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In the past two fiscal years, inflation has not had a significant impact on our business. However, any significant increase in inflation and interest rates could have a significant effect on the economy in general and, thereby, could affect our future operating results. In addition, the interest on the Company's line of credit is based upon the prime rate. Any significant increase in the prime rate could significantly impact our future operating results.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3. Properties.
Our executive offices and warehouse facilities are located at 95 Jefryn Boulevard, Deer Park, New York, 11729. The Lessor is Great American Realty of Jefryn Blvd., LLC ("Great American"), an entity owned equally by Ira Levy, Surge's president, Steven Lubman, Surge's vice president and one of its former directors, Mark Siegel. Our lease is through September 31,2010 and our annual minimum rent payments were approximately $212,000 for Fiscal 2009. We intend to renew the lease upon expiration at approximately the same rate and we do not anticpate any difficulty in doing so. We occupy approximately 23,250 square feet of office space and warehouse space. Each lease was negotiated in an arm's length transaction and the rental rate is typical for the type and location of Surge's and Challenge's facilities. Since May 2006, we have sublet approximately 20% of the space that we occupy. The sublease whose term is for five years, has a current base rent of $4,200 a month.
In June 2010, the Company entered into a lease to rent office space in Hong Kong for two years. Annual rental payments are approximately $20,000.
Item 4. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
The following table sets forth as of August 16, 2010, the number of shares of Common Stock held of record or beneficially (i) by each person who held of record, or was known by the Company to own beneficially, more than five percent of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (ii) by each director and (iii) by all officers and directors as a group:
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Lawrence Chariton
|
|
|
112,000
|
(4)
|
|
|
1.26
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alan Plafker
|
|
|
12,000
|
(4)
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
David Siegel
|
|
|
67,000
|
(4)
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gary Jacobs
|
|
|
12,000
|
(4)
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All directors and executive officers as a group (6 persons)
|
|
|
1,249,368
|
|
|
|
14.00
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michael Tofias
|
|
|
2,241,117
|
|
|
|
25.11
|
%
|
325 North End Avenue, Apt. 21D
New York, NY 10282
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
Other than as stated above the Company does not have any outstanding voting securities.
* Less than 1%
(1) Except as otherwise indicated, the address of each beneficial owner is c/o Surge Components, Inc., 95 East Jefryn Boulevard, Deer Park, NY 11729.
(2) Applicable percentage ownership is based on 8,922,512 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 16, 2010, together with securities exercisable or convertible into shares of Common Stock within 60 days of August 16, 2010 for each stockholder. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of Common Stock that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of August 16, 2010 are deemed to be beneficially owned by the person holding such securities for the purpose of computing the percentage of ownership of such person, but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.
(3) Does not include 250,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options with an exercise price of $0.25, because the options are not exercisable within 60 days.
(4) Does not include 25,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options with an exercise price of $0.25, because the options are not exercisable within 60 days.
Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers.
Our executive officers and directors, and their ages, positions and offices with us are as follows:
Name
|
|
Age
|
|
Position and Offices with Surge
|
Ira Levy
|
|
53
|
|
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President and Director
|
Steven J. Lubman
|
|
54
|
|
Vice President, Secretary and Director
|
Alan Plafker
|
|
51
|
|
Director, Member of Audit committee and Member of Compensation Committee
|
David Siegel
|
|
83
|
|
Director and Chairman of the Compensation Committee
|
Lawrence Chariton
|
|
52
|
|
Director, Member of the Audit Committee
|
Gary Jacobs
|
|
52
|
|
Director Member of Audit Committee
|
Ira Levy has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Surge Components since its inception in November 1981, and as Chief Financial Officer since March 2010. From 1976 to 1981, Mr. Levy was employed by Capar Components Corp., an importer and supplier of capacitor and resistor products.
Steven J. Lubman has served as Surge Components’ Vice President, Secretary and a director since our inception in November 1981. From 1975 to 1981, Mr. Lubman was employed by Capar Components, Inc.
Alan Plafker has served as a director since June 2001. Since July 2000, Mr. Plafker has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Member Brokerage Service LLC, a credit union service organization owned by Melrose Credit Union. Mr. Plafker has over 20 years of management experience in the insurance and credit union industries.
David Siegel has served as a director since 1983, as well as Chairman of the Board from 1983 to February 2000. Mr. Siegel also serves on the boards of directors of Nu Horizons and Micronetics, Inc., each of which is a publicly traded company. David Siegel is the father-in-law of Ira Levy.
Lawrence Chariton has served as a director since August 2001. For the last 31 years, Mr. Chariton has worked as a Sales Manager for Linda Shop, a retail jewelry business, and now does the same for Great American Jewelry, and is involved in charitable organizations benefiting the State of Israel. Mr. Chariton also is a director of New Island Hospital in Bethpage, Long Island . Mr. Chariton graduated from Hofstra University in 1979 with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting.
Gary M. Jacobs
is the Chief Financial Officer of Chem Rx. He became Chief Financial Officer of Chem Rx on June 12, 2008. From May 2005 to June 2008, Mr. Jacobs was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Gold Force International, Ltd., a supplier of gold, silver and pearl jewelry to U.S. retail chains, and Karat Platinum LLC, a developer of an alternative to platinum. From July 2003 to April 2005, Mr. Jacobs served as President of The Innovative Companies, LLC, a supplier of natural stone. From October 2001 to February 2003, Mr. Jacobs served as Executive Vice President of Operations and Corporate Secretary of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., a food and personal care products company. Mr. Jacobs also served as Executive Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. from September 1998 to October 2001. Prior to that, Mr. Jacobs was the Chief Financial Officer of Graham Field Health Products, Inc., a manufacturing and distribution company. Mr. Jacobs was employed for 13 years as a member of the audit staff of Ernst & Young LLP, where he attained the position of senior manager. He is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting from Adelphi University.
The Company believes that each of its directors has the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills that enable them to make a positive contribution to our board for the following reasons:
Both Mr. Levy and Mr. Lubman have been in electronic components business for over 30 years and have a vast knowledge of this business. Their knowledge of our business enables them to bring keen insight to the board.
Alan Plafker has been an executive in the insurance industry for over 20 years and is knowledgeable in financial matters, including reviewing financial statements.
David Siegel serves on the boards of two other public companies and as such he is very familiar with the required public filings that a public company must make and as a result he is able to easily communicate with the company’s advisors, such as their attorneys.
Lawrence Chariton experience as a sales manager of a jewelry store gives him experience in running a small business like ours.
Gary Jacobs experience as a certified public accountant and Chief Financial Officer makes him extremely qualified to review and discuss the Company’s financial results and to make recommendations regarding the Company’s financial position.
Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight
Although we have not adopted a formal policy on whether the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer positions should be separate or combined, we have traditionally determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to combine these roles. Mr. Levy has served as our Chairman since November 1981. Due to the small size and early stage of the Company, we believe it is currently most effective to have the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer positions combined.
Our Audit Committee is primarily responsible for overseeing our risk management processes on behalf of our board of directors. The Audit Committee receives and reviews periodic reports from management, auditors, legal counsel, and others, as considered appropriate regarding our company’s assessment of risks. In addition, the Audit Committee reports regularly to the full Board of Directors, which also considers our risk profile. The Audit Committee and the full Board of Directors focus on the most significant risks facing our company and our company’s general risk management strategy, and also ensure that risks undertaken by our Company are consistent with the Board’s appetite for risk. While the Board oversees our company’s risk management, management is responsible for day-to-day risk management processes. We believe this division of responsibilities is the most effective approach for addressing the risks facing our company and that our Board leadership structure supports this approach.
Item 6. Executive Compensation.
The following table sets forth information regarding compensation paid to our principal executive officer and any other executive officer whose total annual salary and bonus for the years ended November 30, 2009 and November 30, 2008 exceeded $100,000
Name
|
|
Year
|
|
Salary
|
|
|
Bonus
|
|
|
Stock
Awards
|
|
|
Option
Awards
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Ira Levy
|
|
2009
|
|
$
|
225,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
225,000
|
|
President, CEO and CFO
|
|
2008
|
|
$
|
225,000
|
|
|
$
|
38,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
263,000
|
|
Steven J. Lubman
|
|
2009
|
|
$
|
225,000
|
*
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
225,000
|
|
Vice President and Secretary
|
|
2008
|
|
$
|
225,000
|
|
|
$
|
38,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
263,000
|
|
Employment Agreements
* Includes $21,981 that Mr. Lubman agreed to defer.
The Company has entered into employment agreements (the “
Levy Agreement
” and the “
Lubman Agreement
”, individually, and collectively, the “Employment
Agreements
”) with Ira Levy and Steven Lubman (the “
Executives
”), respectively, with terms through July 30, 2009 (renewable on each July 30
th
for an additional one year period), which provides the Executives with a base salary of $225,000 (“
Base Salary
”).
The Company’s compensation committee may award Messrs. Levy and Lubman with bonuses. Pursuant to the employment agreements, Messrs. Levy and Lubman are prohibited from engaging in activities which are competitive with those of the Company during the employment and for one year following termination. The agreements further provide that in the event of a change of control, as defined, or a change in ownership of at least 25% of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company, and such issuance was not approved by either officer, or if they are not elected to the Board of Directors of the Company and/or are not elected as an officer of the Company, then the non-approving officer may elect to terminate his employment agreement. If he elects to terminate the agreement, he will receive 2.99 times his annual compensation (or such other amount then permitted under the Internal Revenue Code without an excess penalty), in addition to the remainder of his compensation under his existing employment contract. In addition, if the Company makes or receives a “firm commitment” for a public offering of Common Shares, each officer will receive a warrant to purchase, at a nominal value, up to 9.5% of the Company’s common stock, provided they do not voluntarily terminate employment.
The Employment Agreements provide for the following payments upon each of the following circumstances in which the Executives’ employment could end:
(a)
|
Payment upon termination due to disability
– if either of the Employment Agreements is terminated by the Company by reason of any physical or mental illness so that the Executives are unable to perform the services required by them pursuant to the Employment Agreements for a continuous period of 4 months, or for an aggregate of 6 months during any consecutive 12 month period, then the Company shall pay to the Executives his Base Salary then in effect along with all other fringe benefits for a period of 1 year following the date of such termination.
|
(b)
|
Payment upon termination due to death
– if either of the Employment Agreements is automatically terminated upon the death of the Executives, the Company shall pay to the Executive’s estate his Base Salary then in effect for a period of 1 year following the date of such termination.
|
(c)
|
Payment upon termination for “cause”
– the Company is not obligated to make any further payments to the Executives upon their termination for “cause.” The term “cause” means any event that the Executives are guilty of (i) reckless disregard to perform his duties as set forth in each Executive’s respective Agreement, (ii) willful malfeasance, or (iii) any act of dishonesty by the Executives with respect to the Company.
|
(d)
|
Payment upon termination without “cause”
–
|
(i)
|
if the Company terminates the Levy Agreement without “cause”, then the Company is obligated to pay Mr. Levy (i) any and all Base Salary and bonus amounts payable to Mr. Levy for the remainder of the term, (ii) the Company shall continue for the remainder of the term to permit Mr. Levy to receive or participate in all fringe benefits available to him pursuant to the Levy Agreement, provided, however, that any fringe benefits which Mr. Levy receives will be reduced by any payments or fringe benefits Mr. Levy receives during the remainder of the term from any other source of employment which is unaffiliated with the Company.
|
(ii)
|
If the Company terminates the Lubman Agreement without cause, the Company is obligated to pay Mr. Lubman any and all Base Salary and bonus amounts payable to Mr. Lubman for the greater of (x) the remainder of the term in effect immediately prior to such termination, or (y) 1 year from the remainder of the term, and the Company shall also continue for the remainder of the term to permit Mr. Lubman to receive or participate in all fringe benefits available to him pursuant to the Lubman Agreement, provided, however, that any fringe benefits which Mr. Lubman receives will be reduced by any payments or fringe benefits Mr. Lubman receives during the remainder of the term from any other source of employment which is unaffiliated with the Company.
|
(e)
|
Payment upon a “change of control”
- if either of the Executives elects to terminate his employment in the event of a change of control, the Company shall pay the Executives, in addition to the remainder of their annual compensation, a “parachute payment” as said term is defined in Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “
Code
”) in an amount equal to 2.99 times the respective Executive’s annual compensation, including the Base Salary, bonus compensation and other remuneration and fringe benefits, if any. A “change in control” occurs when the Executives are not elected to the Board of Directors of the Company, and/or is not elected as an officer of the Company and/or there has been a change in the ownership following the Company’s 1996 public offering of at least 25% of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company, and such issuance was not approved by the Executives.
|
Material Terms of Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated February 1, 1996, by and among the Company and Ira Levy (the “Amendment”)
The Amendment amends the Levy Agreement and relates to a certain Merger Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated February 11, 2000, by and among the Company, Mail Acquisition Corporation and Mail Encrypt.com, Inc., (the “
Merger Agreement
”), whereby MailEncrypt.com, Inc. was merged with and into Mail Acquisition Corporation with Mail Acquisition Corporation as the surviving corporation (the “
Mail Merger
”), and a merger agreement between the Company and Superus that provided for the reorganization (the “
Reorganization
”) of the Company, whereby the Company merged with and into a newly formed Delaware corporation (“
Superus Holdings, Inc.
”), which became the successor to the Company, and the assets of the Company was held by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Superus Holdings, Inc. (“
New Surge
”).
The Merger Agreement required New Surge to amend the Levy Agreement. The material terms of the Amendment are as follows:
(a)
|
The Amendment appoints Mr. Levy as President of Superus Holdings, Inc. commencing upon the execution of the Merger Agreement. However, the Amendment requires Mr. Levy to resign as Chief Executive Officer.
|
(b)
|
Subsequent to the Reorganization, the Amendment appoints Mr. Levy as a member of the board of directors of Superus Holdings, Inc. and the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of New Surge.
|
(c)
|
Pursuant to the Amendment, in the event that any other employee of New Surge or any of its subsidiaries receives a base salary in excess of $200,000, Mr. Levy’s Base Salary shall be increased commensurately so that his Base Salary remains at all times as high or higher than that received by any other employee of New Surge or its subsidiaries.
|
(d)
|
Pursuant to the Amendment, the change of control provisions in the Levy Agreement are materially amended as follows:
|
(i)
|
Upon Mr. Levy’s receipt of Notice of a change of control, Mr. Levy is granted a right of first refusal to purchase, alone or in conjunction with Steven Lubman, all of the outstanding common stock of New Surge.
|
(ii)
|
If the Company proposes to make or receives a firm commitment of an underwriter regarding a public offering of its Class A Common Stock, Mr. Levy will receive a warrant to purchase, at a nominal value, up to 9.5% of the Class A Common Stock.
|
Director Compensation for Year Ending November 30, 2009
No director of the Company received any compensation for services as director for the year ending November 30, 2009.
Outstanding Equity Awards at November 30, 2009
There were no outstanding options as of November 30, 2009.
Item 7. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Surge and Challenge, each lease their current executive offices from, Great American Realty of Jefryn Blvd., LLC, an entity owned equally by Ira Levy, Surge’s, Chief Executive Officer, President and Secretary and Steven Lubman, our vice president and one other individual who is not an executive officer or director of the Company. Our lease is through 2010 and our annual minimum rent payments were approximately $212,000 for fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively.
In May 2002, Surge and Ira levy, an officer of Surge became sole owners of Surge Components, Limited (“Surge Limited”), a Hong Kong corporation. Under current Hong Kong law, Surge Limited is required to have at least two shareholders. Surge owns 999 shares of the outstanding common stock and Mr. Levy owns 1 share of the outstanding common stock. No payments have been made to Levy in connection with this share ownership. Mr. Levy has assigned his rights regarding his 1 share to Surge. Surge Limited started doing business in July 2002. Surge Limited operations have been consolidated with the Company. During fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, Surge Limited’s revenues were $2,510,000 and $3,251,000 respectively.
Director Independence
Lawrence Chariton, Alan Plafker, and Gary Jacobs are independent directors as that term is defined under the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.
Item 8. Legal Proceedings.
There are no legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its property is the subject.
Item 9. Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.
The shares of our common stock are quoted on the over-the-counter “pink sheets” maintained by Pink Sheets LLC under the symbol “SPRS.PK”. Trading in our common stock is limited.
For the periods indicated, the following table sets forth the high and low bid prices per share of our common stock. These prices represent inter-dealer quotations without retail markup, markdown, or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
Fiscal Quarter
|
|
High Bid
|
|
|
Low Bid
|
|
2008 First Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.075
|
|
|
$
|
0.04
|
|
2008 Second Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.07
|
|
|
$
|
0.03
|
|
2008 Third Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.09
|
|
|
$
|
0.04
|
|
2008 Fourth Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.08
|
|
|
$
|
0.07
|
|
2009 First Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.075
|
|
|
$
|
0.04
|
|
2009 Second Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.041
|
|
|
$
|
0.035
|
|
2009 Third Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.13
|
|
|
$
|
0.036
|
|
2009 Fourth Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.041
|
|
|
$
|
0.041
|
|
2010 First Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.35
|
|
|
$
|
0.042
|
|
2010 Second Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.36
|
|
|
$
|
0.10
|
|
2010 Third Quarter *
|
|
$
|
0.50
|
|
|
$
|
0.25
|
|
* (As of August 19, 2010)
As of the date of the filing of this registration statement, there are issued and outstanding 8,922,512 shares of Common Stock.
As of the date of the filing of this registration statement, there are 204 holders of record of our Common Stock.
As of the date of the filing of this registration statement: (i) 600,000 shares of Common Stock are subject to outstanding options or warrants to purchase, or securities convertible into, Common Stock; (ii) 8,874,512 shares of Common Stock can be sold pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and (iii) 0 shares of Common Stock are being, or has been publicly proposed to be, publicly offered by the Company.
There is no provision of the Company’s charter or by-laws that would have an effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company and that would operate only with respect to an extraordinary corporate transaction involving the Company, such as a merger, reorganization, tender offer, sale or transfer of substantially all of its assets, or liquidation.
We have not declared any cash dividends on our Common Stock since inception and do not anticipate paying such dividends in the foreseeable future. We plan to retain any future earnings for use in our business operations. Any decisions as to future payment of cash dividends will depend on our earnings and financial position and such other factors as the Board of Directors deems relevant.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The Company does not have any compensation plans under which under which equity securities of can be issued.
Item 10. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
During the last three years, we have issued the following securities:
On May 6, 2010, we issued options to purchase 250,000 shares of our common stock to each of Ira Levy and Steven Lubman. The options vest one year after issuance.
On May 6, 2010, we issued 12,000 shares of common stock and options to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.25 to each of our non-officer directors. The options vest one year after issuance.
In connection with the foregoing, the Company relied upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Rule 506 of Regulation D as promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. No advertising or general solicitation was employed in offering the securities. The offerings and sales were made to a limited number of persons, all of whom were accredited investors, and transfer was restricted by the Company in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 11. Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered.
This registration statement relates to our Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share. We are authorized to issue 25,000,000 shares of Common Stock, of which 8,922,512 shares are issued and outstanding, and 1,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock of which 260,000 shares have been designated as Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Series A Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”), of which no shares are issued and outstanding, 200,000 shares have been designated Voting Redeemable Convertible Series B Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”), of which 0 shares are issued and outstanding, and 100,000 shares have been designated Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Series C Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”), of which 32,700 shares are issued and outstanding.
Common Stock
Holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders and do not have cumulative voting rights. Accordingly, holders of a majority of the shares of Common Stock entitled to vote in any election of directors may elect all of the directors standing for election. Holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive proportionately any dividends as may be declared by our board of directors, subject to any preferential dividend rights of outstanding preferred stock. Our outstanding shares of Common Stock are fully paid and non-assessable. Holders of shares of Common Stock have no conversion, preemptive or other subscription rights, and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Common Stock.
Series A Preferred Stock
The rights, preferences and limitations of Series A preferred Stock are as follows:
(a)
|
Dividends
– the Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to share dividends on a pro-rata basis with the Common Shares if and when declared. The Series A Preferred Stock will be paid dividends prior to payment of dividends to Common shareholders.
|
(b)
|
Conversion
– Upon the approval of the shareholders of the Company of the Global Acquisition (as hereinafter defined), the ME Merger (as hereinafter defined), and the issuance of the Class B Common Shares in connection therewith, and upon the approval of the shareholders (“
Global Shareholders
”) of Global Datatel, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“
Global
”) of the Global Acquisition, all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock will automatically convert into Class B Common Shares at a rate of 100 Class B Common Shares for each share of Series A Preferred Stock so converted and the Class B Common Shares will be issued directly to the Global Shareholders and the ME Shareholders as consideration for the respective mergers. The acquisition of all of the assets of Global by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company is referred to herein as the “
Global Acquisition
.” The term “
ME Merger
” means the merger of MailEncrypt.com, Inc. a California corporation, into a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company as approved by the shareholders (the “
ME Shareholders
”) of MailEncrpt.com. Inc.
|
(c)
|
Redemption
– In the event that the shareholders of the Company do not approve the issuance of the Class B Common Shares and either of the Global Acquisition or ME Merger associated therewith, or the Global Shareholders do not approve the Global Acquisition, the Company shall unless the period for redemption is extended by the Board, redeem such number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock as had not been converted, by paying on the date set for redemption, which will be no more than 60 days and not less than 30 days after the shareholders’ meeting at which such proposals were considered (“
Redemption Date
”) an amount (the “
Redemption Price
”) equal to the sum of $.001 per share of Series A Preferred Stock, subject to the following terms and conditions:
|
(i)
|
The Company must give notice (the “
Redemption Notice
”) not more than 60 days and not less than 30 days prior to the Redemption Date to each holder of record of shares of Series A Preferred Stock called for redemption (the “
Redeemed Shares
”).
|
(ii)
|
The Company may pay the Redemption Price for any Redeemed Shares from the surplus and stated capital of the Company, but no such redemption shall be made if the Company would thereby become insolvent or if stated capital is used, the redemption would reduce the net assets of the Company below the stated capital remaining after giving effect to the cancellation of the Redeemed Shares.
|
(d)
|
Voting Rights
– Holders of Series A Preferred Stock are not entitled to any voting rights, except as otherwise required by New York law.
|
(e)
|
Preemptive Rights
– Holders of Series A Preferred Stock have no preemptive rights.
|
(f)
|
Liquidation Rights
– Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, each holder of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to receive, in preference to any distributions of any of the assets or surplus funds of the Company to the holders of the Common Shares (or Class B Shares, if any) an amount equal to $.001 per share of Series A Preferred Stock, plus an additional amount equal to any dividends declared but unpaid on such shares before any payments shall be made or any assets distributed to holders of any class of Common Shares.
|
Series B Preferred Stock
The rights, preferences and limitations of Series B Preferred Stock are as follows:
(a)
|
Rank
– The Series B Preferred Stock ranks (i) prior to all of the Common Shares, (ii) prior to any class of series of capital stock of the Company created after the creation of Series B Preferred stock, specifically ranking by its terms junior to any Series B Preferred Stock of whatever subdivision (collectively with the Common Shares, “
Junior Shares
”), (iii) on parity with any class or series of capital stock of the Company created specifically ranking by its terms on parity with the Series B Preferred Stock, including but not limited to, the Series A Preferred Stock (“
Parity Securities
”), in each case, as to distributions of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company (“
Distributions
”)
|
(b)
|
Dividends
– Series B Preferred Stock is entitled to share dividends on a pro-rata basis with the Series A Preferred Stock, if an when declared. The Series B Preferred Stock holders shall be paid dividends prior to payment of dividends of Common shareholders. If any dividends are paid on the Common Shares, holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to participate in such payment of dividends as if their shares of Series B Preferred Stock had been converted into Common Shares in accordance with paragraph (c) below, and with respect to such payment or dividends on Common Shares, holders of Series B Preferred Stock will be entitled to payment of dividends in an amount per share (assuming such conversion) equal to (i) the per share amount of dividends being paid on the then outstanding Common Shares minus (ii) one tenth of the amount of dividends per share on the Series B Preferred Stock being paid all the same time as such payment of dividends on the outstanding Common Shares.
|
(c)
|
Conversion
– Upon the effectiveness of (i) the ME Merger and (ii) either (A) the receipt by the Company from the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“
Nasdaq
”) of confirmation (the “
Nasdaq Confirmation
”) that the conversion into Common Shares of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued in connection with the ME Merger does not require further shareholder approval under the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules, or (b) shareholder approval of the conversion into Common Shares of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued in connection with the ME Merger, all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Series B Preferred Stock will automatically convert into Common Shares at a rate of 10 Common Shares for every 1 share of Series B Preferred Stock so converted.
|
(d)
|
Redemption
– In the event that (i) on or before December 31, 2000, the Company has not received the Nasdaq Confirmation or (ii) on or before June 30, 2001, the shareholders of the Company do not approve the conversion into Common Shares of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued in connection with the ME Merger, and provided that the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock have not exercised their rights pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company shall, unless the period for redemption is extended by the Board, redeem the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock by paying on the date set for redemption, which will be no more than 60 days and not less than 30 days from December 15, 2001 (the “
Redemption Date
”) an amount (the “
Redemption Price
”) equal to the sum of $.001 per share of Series B Preferred Stock, subject to the following terms and conditions:
|
(i)
|
The Company shall give notice (the “
Redemption Notice
”) not more than 60 days and not less than 30 days prior to the Redemption Date to each holder of record of shares of Series B Preferred Stock called for redemption (the “
Redeemed Shares
”); and
|
(ii)
|
The Company may pay the Redemption Price for any Redeemed Shares from the surplus and state capital of the Company, but no such redemption shall be made if the Company would thereby become insolvent, or, if stated capital is used, the redemption would reduce the net assets of the Company below the stated capital remaining after giving effect to the cancellation of the Redeemed Shares.
|
(i)
|
In addition to any other rights provided for herein or by law, the holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to vote, together with the holders of Common Shares as one class, on all matters as to which holders of Common Shares are entitled to vote in the same manner and with the same effect as such holders of Common Shares. In any such vote, each share of Series B Preferred Stock entitles the holder thereof to 5.4 votes per share of Series B Preferred Stock calculated to the nearest whole number.
|
(ii)
|
So long as at least 36,428 shares of Series B Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the consent of the holders of 2/3s of the then outstanding Series B Preferred Stock, voting as one class is necessary to permit, effect or validate the creation and issuance of any series of preferred stock or other security of the Company, which is senior as to distributions of the Series B Preferred Stock.
|
(iii)
|
So long as at least 36,428 shares of Series B Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the consent of 2/3s of the holders of the then outstanding Series B Preferred Stock, voting as one class is necessary to repeal, amend or otherwise change the Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, in a manner which would alter the powers, preferences, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions of the Series B Preferred Stock so as to adversely affect the Series B Preferred Stock.
|
(iv)
|
In the event that the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock are required to vote as a class on any other matter, the affirmative vote of holders of not less than 50% of the outstanding of Series B Preferred Stock is required to approve each such matter to be voted upon.
|
(f)
|
Preemptive Rights
– Holders of Series B Preferred Stock have no preemptive rights.
|
(g)
|
Liquidation Rights
- Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, each holder of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock is entitled to receive, in preference to any distributions of any of the assets or surplus funds of the Company to the holders of the Common Shares and pari passu with any distribution of Parity Securities, an amount equal to $.001 per share of Series B Preferred Stock, plus an additional amount equal to any dividends declared but unpaid on such shares before any payments shall be made or any assets distributed to holders of any class of Common Shares.
|
Series C Preferred Stock
The rights, preferences and limitations of Series C Preferred Stock are as follows:
(a)
|
Rank
– The Series C Preferred Stock ranks (i) senior to the Common Stock, (ii) senior to any class or series of capital stock of the Company created after the creation of the Series C Preferred Stock, specifically ranking by its terms junior to any Series C Preferred Stock of whatever subdivision, (iii) except as specifically provided hereof, on parity with any class or series of capital stock of the Company created specifically ranking by its terms on parity with the Series C Preferred Stock, including but not limited to, the Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, in each case, as to distributions of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary.
|
(i) The dividend rate on the shares of Series C Preferred Stock is $.50 per share per annum. Such dividends shall be cumulative and accrue on each share of Series C Preferred Stock from April 15, 2001 and is payable in cash if, when and as declared by the Board on June 30 and December 31, of each year, commencing with June 30, 2001.
(ii) When dividends are not paid in full or declared in full and sums set apart for the payment thereof upon the Series C Preferred Stock and any other Preferred Stock ranking on a parity as to dividends with the Series C Preferred Stock, all dividends declared upon shares of Series C Preferred Stock and any other Preferred Stock ranking on a parity as to dividends shall be declared pro rata so that in all cases the amount of dividends declared per share on the Series C Preferred Stock and such other Preferred Stock shall bear to each other the same ratio that accumulated dividends per share, including dividends accrued or in arrears on the shares of Series C Preferred Stock and such other Preferred Stock bear to each other. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, unless full cumulative dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock have been paid, or declared in full and sums set apart for the payment thereof, no dividends shall be declared or paid or set aside for payment or other distribution made upon the Common Stock or any other stock of the Company ranking junior to or on a parity with the Series C Preferred Stock as to dividends or liquidation rights, nor shall any Common Stock or any other stock of the Company ranking junior to or on a parity with the Series C Preferred Stock as to dividends or upon liquidation be redeemed, purchased, exchanged or otherwise acquired for any consideration (or any payment made to or available for a sinking fund for the redemption of any shares of such stock) by the Company or any subsidiary (except by conversion into or exchange for stock of the Company ranking junior to the Series C Preferred Stock as to dividends and liquidation rights).
(iii) In the event that the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock are converted into shares of Common Stock pursuant to paragraph (c) below on or before April 15, 2001, the holders of Series C Preferred Stock are not entitled to any declaration or payment of dividends pursuant to this paragraph (b).
(c)
|
Conversion
– Upon (i) the receipt by the Company from The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“
Nasdaq
”) of confirmation (the “
Nasdaq Confirmation
”) that the conversion into shares of Common Stock of the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the terms of the Investment Banking Agreement, dated as of November 14, 2000 (the “
Investment Banking Agreement
”) between the Company and Equilink Capital Partners, LLC, does not require shareholder approval under the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules or (ii) shareholder approval of the conversion into Common Stock of the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the terms of the Investment Banking Agreement, all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Series C Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares of Common Stock at a rate of 10 Common Shares for every1 share of Series C Preferred Stock so converted.
|
(d)
|
Redemption
– in the event that (i) on or before December 31, 2000, the Company has not received the Nasdaq Confirmation or (ii) on or before June 30, 2001, the shareholders of the Company do not approve the conversion into shares of Common Stock of the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the terms of the Investment Banking Agreement, upon the affirmative vote by the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock, the Company shall, unless the period for redemption is extended by the Board, redeem the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock by paying on the date set for redemption which will be no more than 60 days and not less than 30 days from April 16, 2001 (the “
Redemption Date
”) an amount (the “
Redemption Price
”) equal to the sum of $5.00 per share of Series C Preferred Stock subject to the following conditions:
|
(i) The Company shall give notice (the “
Redemption Notice
”) not more than 60 days and not less than 30 days prior to the Redemption Date to each holder of record of shares of Series C Preferred Stock called for redemption (the “
Redemption Shares
”),
(ii) the Company may pay the Redemption Price for any Redeemed Shares from the surplus and stated capital of the Company, but no such redemption shall be made if the Company would thereby become insolvent or, if stated capital is used, the redemption would reduce the net assets of the Company below the stated capital remaining after giving effect to the cancellation of the Redeemed Shares.
(i) Except to the extent provided in this paragraph or by law, the holders of Series C Preferred Stock are not entitled to vote on any matters.
(ii) So long as at least 15,200 shares of Series C Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the consent of 2/3s of the then outstanding Series C Preferred Stock, voting as one class, either expressed in writing or at a meeting called for that purpose, shall be necessary to permit, effect or validate the creation and issuance of any series of preferred stock or other security of the Company which is senior as to payment of dividends to the Series C Preferred Stock.
(iii) So long as at least 15,200 shares of Series C Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the consent of 2/3s of the holders of the then outstanding Series C Preferred Stock, voting as one class is necessary to repeal, amend or otherwise change the Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, in a manner which would alter the powers, preferences, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions of the Series C Preferred Stock so as to adversely affect the Series C Preferred Stock.
(iv) In the event that the holders of the Series C Stock are required to vote as a class on any other matter, the affirmative vote of holders of not less than 50% of the outstanding of Series C Preferred Stock is required to approve each such matter to be voted upon, and if any matter is approved by such requisite percentage of holders of Series C Preferred Stock, such matter shall bind all holders of Series C Preferred stock.
(f)
|
Preemptive Rights
– Holders of Series C Preferred Stock have no preemptive rights.
|
(h)
|
Liquidation Rights
- Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, each holder of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to receive out of the remaining assets of the Company available for distribution to shareholders, before any distribution of assets is made to holders of Common Stock or any other class or series of stock of the Company ranking junior to the Series C Preferred Stock, liquidating distributions in an amount equal to $5.00 per share, plus an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid dividends on each such share up to the date fixed for such distribution. If, upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the amounts payable with respect to the Series C Preferred Stock and any other shares of stock of the Company ranking (as to any such distribution) on a parity with the Series C preferred Stock are not paid in full, holders of the Series C Preferred Stock and of such other shares of stock will share ratably in any such distribution of assets of the Company in proportion to the full respective preferential amounts to which they are entitled. After payment of the full amount of the liquidating distribution to which they are entitled, the holders of shares of Series C Preferred Stock will not be entitled to any further participation in any distribution of assets by the Company.
|
Item 12. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Our Certificate of Incorporation provides that to the fullest extent permitted by Article 7 of the New York Business Corporation Law, we shall indemnify all persons whom we have the power to indemnify under Article 7 from and against any and all of the expenses, liabilities or other matters referred to in or covered by Article 7 and this indemnification is not exclusive of any other rights to which any person may be entitled under our By-laws or otherwise, as permitted by the Article as to action in any capacity in which he served at the request of the Corporation. The effect of this provision of our Certificate of Incorporation is to eliminate our rights and our stock holders' rights (through stock holders' derivative suits on behalf of our company) to recover damages against a director or officer for breach of the fiduciary duty of care as a director or officer (including breaches resulting from negligent behavior) except under certain situations defined by statue. We believe that the indemnification provisions in our Certificate of Incorporation are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers.
Our by-laws provides that to the extent legally permissible, we shall indemnify our directors and officers who are a party or threatened to be made a party to any action or proceeding (other than one by or in our right to procure a judgment in our favor) whether civil or criminal against judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlements and reasonable expenses, including attorneys’ fees actually and necessarily incurred as a result of such action or other proceeding if such director or officer acted in good faith for a purpose which he reasonably believed to be in the best in our best interest, and in criminal actions or proceedings, in addition had no reason to believe that his conduct was unlawful.
We shall to the extent legally permissible indemnify officers and directors who are threatened to be a party to an action or proceeding by or in the our right to procure a judgment in our favor by reason of the fact that he was an officer or director or ours or at our request was serving as an officer or director of any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, against amounts paid in settlements and reasonable expenses, including attorneys’ fees if such director or officer acted in good faith for a purpose which he reasonably believed to be in our best interest, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of (1) a threatened action or pending action which is settled or otherwise disposed of (2) any claim, issue or matter to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to us unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action was brought or if no action was brought any court of competent jurisdiction, determines upon application that in view of all of the circumstances of the case the person is entitled to indemnify for such portion of the settlement amount and expenses as the court deems proper.
Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal action or proceeding may be paid by us in advance of the final disposition of such action or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking of such officer or director to repay such amount, as and to the extent, required by Section 725 of the New York Business Corporation Law.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable.
Item 13. Financial Statements
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To The Board of Directors and Shareholders Surge Components, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Surge Components, Inc. and subsidiaries as of November 30, 2009 and 2008 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Surge Components, Inc. and subsidiaries as of November 30, 2009 and 2008 and the consolidated results of their operations and their consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/Seligson & Giannattasio, LLP White Plains, New York
March 1, 2010
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
|
|
May 31,
|
|
|
November 30,
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Current assets:
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
1,486,406
|
|
|
$
|
1,140,338
|
|
|
$
|
905,163
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
244,942
|
|
|
|
244,020
|
|
|
|
241,946
|
|
Accounts receivable - net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $19,513, $19,513 and
$16,334
|
|
|
3,417,319
|
|
|
|
2,547,213
|
|
|
|
2,346,822
|
|
Inventory, net
|
|
|
1,817,760
|
|
|
|
1,619,263
|
|
|
|
1,480,010
|
|
Prepaid expenses and income taxes
|
|
|
66,138
|
|
|
|
62,210
|
|
|
|
188,107
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
7,032,565
|
|
|
|
5,613,044
|
|
|
|
5,162,048
|
|
Fixed assets – net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $2,095,432, $2,027,662 and
$1,889,391
|
|
|
240,943
|
|
|
|
303,847
|
|
|
|
283,606
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
4,139
|
|
|
|
5,459
|
|
|
|
6,790
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
7,277,647
|
|
|
$
|
5,922,350
|
|
|
$
|
5,452,444
|
|
See notes to financial statements
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
|
|
May 31,
|
|
|
November 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Line of credit
|
|
$
|
978,201
|
|
|
$
|
766,468
|
|
|
$
|
722,697
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
1,867,313
|
|
|
|
1,474,539
|
|
|
|
1,219,116
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
784,074
|
|
|
|
731,004
|
|
|
|
824,023
|
|
Current portion of note payable
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,303
|
|
|
|
14,378
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
3,629,588
|
|
|
|
2,973,314
|
|
|
|
2,780,214
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred rent
|
|
|
9,207
|
|
|
|
23,016
|
|
|
|
45,112
|
|
Note payable – less current portion
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,303
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
3,638,795
|
|
|
|
2,996,330
|
|
|
|
2,826,629
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders' equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock - $.001 par value stock,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,000,000 shares authorized:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series A – 260,000 shares authorized,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
none outstanding.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series B – 200,000 shares authorized,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
none outstanding, non-voting, convertible,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
redeemable.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series C – 100,000 shares authorized,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,700 shares issued and outstanding,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
redeemable, convertible, and a
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
liquidation preference of $5 per share
|
|
|
33
|
|
|
|
33
|
|
|
|
33
|
|
Common stock - $.001 par value stock,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,000,000 shares authorized, 8,922,512, 8,874,512
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and 8,874,512 shares issued and outstanding
|
|
|
8,922
|
|
|
|
8,874
|
|
|
|
8,874
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
22,896,727
|
|
|
|
22,888,135
|
|
|
|
22,888,135
|
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(19,266,830
|
)
|
|
|
(19,971,022
|
)
|
|
|
(20,271,227
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total shareholders' equity
|
|
|
3,638,852
|
|
|
|
2,926,020
|
|
|
|
2,625,815
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
|
|
$
|
7,277,647
|
|
|
$
|
5,922,350
|
|
|
$
|
5,452,444
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six months ended May 31,
|
|
|
Year Ended November 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
9,553,204
|
|
|
$
|
5,242,988
|
|
|
$
|
12,325,812
|
|
|
$
|
14,241,436
|
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
6,706,108
|
|
|
|
3,754,503
|
|
|
|
8,640,117
|
|
|
|
10,136,811
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
2,847,096
|
|
|
|
1,488,485
|
|
|
|
3,685,695
|
|
|
|
4,104,625
|
|
Operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and shipping
|
|
|
797,656
|
|
|
|
475,949
|
|
|
|
1,090,196
|
|
|
|
1,489,392
|
|
General and administrative
|
|
|
1,201,731
|
|
|
|
1,015,106
|
|
|
|
2,012,639
|
|
|
|
2,239,466
|
|
Depreciation expense
|
|
|
67,770
|
|
|
|
73,298
|
|
|
|
141,843
|
|
|
|
145,445
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses
|
|
|
2,067,157
|
|
|
|
1,564,353
|
|
|
|
3,244,678
|
|
|
|
3,874,303
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income(loss)before other income
(expense)and income taxes
|
|
|
779,939
|
|
|
|
(75,868
|
)
|
|
|
441,017
|
|
|
|
230,322
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income(expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment income
|
|
|
2,446
|
|
|
|
4,685
|
|
|
|
7,405
|
|
|
|
24,245
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(60,150
|
)
|
|
|
(60,454
|
)
|
|
|
(126,503
|
)
|
|
|
(114,985
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income(expenses)
|
|
|
(57,704
|
)
|
|
|
(55,769
|
)
|
|
|
(119,098
|
)
|
|
|
(90,740
|
)
|
Income(loss)before income taxes
|
|
|
722,235
|
|
|
|
(131,637
|
)
|
|
|
321,919
|
|
|
|
139,582
|
|
Income taxes
|
|
|
9,868
|
|
|
|
4,480
|
|
|
|
5,364
|
|
|
|
7,426
|
|
Net income(loss)
|
|
$
|
712,367
|
|
|
$
|
(136,117
|
)
|
|
$
|
316,555
|
|
|
$
|
132,156
|
|
Dividends on preferred stock
|
|
|
8,175
|
|
|
|
8,175
|
|
|
|
16,350
|
|
|
|
16,350
|
|
Net income (loss)available to
common shareholders
|
|
$
|
704,192
|
|
|
$
|
(144,292
|
)
|
|
$
|
300,205
|
|
|
$
|
115,806
|
|
Net income(loss) per share
available to common shareholders:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
.08
|
|
|
$
|
(.02
|
)
|
|
$
|
.03
|
|
|
$
|
.01
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$
|
.07
|
|
|
$
|
(.02
|
)
|
|
$
|
.03
|
|
|
$
|
.01
|
|
Weighted
Shares Outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
8,881,105
|
|
|
|
8,874,512
|
|
|
|
8,874,512
|
|
|
|
8,874,512
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
9,505,675
|
|
|
|
8,874,512
|
|
|
|
9,201,512
|
|
|
|
9,201,512
|
|
See notes to financial statements
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
Years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008
And Six Months Ended May 31, 2010 (unaudited)
|
|
Series C Preferred
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
Additional Paid-
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
In Capital
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Balance – November 30, 2007
|
|
|
32,700
|
|
|
$
|
33
|
|
|
|
8,874,512
|
|
|
$
|
8,874
|
|
|
$
|
22,888,135
|
|
|
$
|
(20,387,033
|
)
|
|
$
|
2,510,009
|
|
Preferred stock dividends
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(16,350
|
)
|
|
|
(16,350
|
)
|
Net income
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
132,156
|
|
|
|
132,156
|
|
Balance – November 30, 2008
|
|
|
32,700
|
|
|
|
33
|
|
|
|
8,874,512
|
|
|
|
8,874
|
|
|
|
22,888,135
|
|
|
|
(20,271,227
|
)
|
|
|
2,625,815
|
|
Preferred stock dividends
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(16,350
|
)
|
|
|
(16,350
|
)
|
Net income
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
316,555
|
|
|
|
316,555
|
|
Balance – November 30, 2009
|
|
|
32,700
|
|
|
|
33
|
|
|
|
8,874,512
|
|
|
|
8,874
|
|
|
|
22,888,135
|
|
|
|
(19,971,022
|
)
|
|
|
2,926,020
|
|
Stock compensation expense
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
48,000
|
|
|
|
48
|
|
|
|
8,592
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
8,640
|
|
Preferred stock dividends
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(8,175
|
)
|
|
|
(8,175
|
)
|
Net income
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
712,367
|
|
|
|
712,367
|
|
Balance- May 31,2010(unaudited)
|
|
|
32,700
|
|
|
$
|
33
|
|
|
|
8,922,512
|
|
|
$
|
8,922
|
|
|
$
|
22,896,727
|
|
|
$
|
(19,266,830
|
)
|
|
$
|
3,638,852
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
May 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
November 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$
|
712,367
|
|
|
$
|
(136,117
|
)
|
|
$
|
316,555
|
|
|
$
|
132,156
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
to net cash provided by operating
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
67,770
|
|
|
|
73,298
|
|
|
|
141,843
|
|
|
|
145,445
|
|
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
3,179
|
|
|
|
546
|
|
Stock compensation expense
|
|
|
8,640
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
(870,106
|
)
|
|
|
435,022
|
|
|
|
(203,570
|
)
|
|
|
147,235
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
(198,497
|
)
|
|
|
10,215
|
|
|
|
(139,253
|
)
|
|
|
(47,453
|
)
|
Prepaid expenses and taxes
|
|
|
(3,928
|
)
|
|
|
109,777
|
|
|
|
125,897
|
|
|
|
(65,358
|
)
|
Other assets
|
|
|
398
|
|
|
|
(618
|
)
|
|
|
(743
|
)
|
|
|
(8,488
|
)
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
392,774
|
|
|
|
(45,347
|
)
|
|
|
251,851
|
|
|
|
(20,390
|
)
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
44,895
|
|
|
|
(191,541
|
)
|
|
|
(109,369
|
)
|
|
|
(671,393
|
)
|
Deferred rent
|
|
|
(13,809
|
)
|
|
|
(10,496
|
)
|
|
|
(22,096
|
)
|
|
|
(15,630
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
140,504
|
|
|
|
244,193
|
|
|
|
364,294
|
|
|
|
(403,330
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of fixed assets
|
|
|
(4,866
|
)
|
|
|
(146,949
|
)
|
|
|
(158,512
|
)
|
|
|
(44,067
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
(4,866
|
)
|
|
|
(146,949
|
)
|
|
|
(158,512
|
)
|
|
|
(44,067
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net borrowings from line of credit
|
|
|
211,734
|
|
|
|
(69,964
|
)
|
|
|
43,770
|
|
|
|
482,261
|
|
Repayment of note payable
|
|
|
(1,304
|
)
|
|
|
(6,908
|
)
|
|
|
(14,377
|
)
|
|
|
(12,295
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
210,430
|
|
|
|
(76,872
|
)
|
|
|
29,393
|
|
|
|
469,966
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE IN CASH
|
|
|
346,068
|
|
|
|
20,372
|
|
|
|
235,175
|
|
|
|
22,569
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
|
|
|
1,140,338
|
|
|
|
905,163
|
|
|
|
905,163
|
|
|
|
882,594
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AT END OF YEAR
|
|
$
|
1,486,406
|
|
|
$
|
925,535
|
|
|
$
|
1,140,338
|
|
|
$
|
905,163
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes paid
|
|
$
|
9,868
|
|
|
$
|
4,480
|
|
|
$
|
5,364
|
|
|
$
|
7,426
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
$
|
60,150
|
|
|
$
|
60,454
|
|
|
$
|
126,503
|
|
|
$
|
114,985
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued dividends on preferred stock
|
|
$
|
8,175
|
|
|
$
|
8,175
|
|
|
$
|
16,350
|
|
|
$
|
16,350
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE A – ORGANIZATION, DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY'S BUSINESS AND BASIS
OF PRESENTATION
Surge Components, Inc. (“Surge”) was incorporated in the State of New York and commenced operations on November 24, 1981 as an importer of electronic products, primarily capacitors and rectifiers, to customers located principally throughout the United States. On June 24, 1988, Surge formed Challenge/Surge Inc., (“Challenge”) a wholly-owned subsidiary to engage in the distribution of electronic component products from established brand manufacturers to customers located principally throughout the United States.
In May 2002, Surge and an officer of Surge became sole owners of Surge Components, Limited (“Surge Limited”), a Hong Kong corporation. Under current Hong Kong law, Surge Limited is required to have at least two shareholders. Surge owns 999 shares of the outstanding common stock and the officer of Surge owns 1 share of the outstanding common stock. The officer of Surge has assigned his rights regarding his 1 share to Surge. Surge Limited started doing business in July 2002. Surge Limited operations have been consolidated with the Company.
NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
[1]
Principles of Consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Surge, Challenge, and Surge Limited (collectively the “Company”). All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q for interim financial reporting pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The results and trends on these interim consolidated financial statements for the six months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 may not be representative of those for the full fiscal year or any future periods.
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(2)
Accounts Receivable:
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the net invoice value and are not interest bearing. The Company considers receivables past due based on the contractual payment terms. The Company reviews its exposure to amounts receivable and reserves specific amounts if collectability is no longer reasonably assured. The Company also reserves a percentage of its trade receivable balance based on collection history and current economic trends that might impact the level of future credit losses. The Company re-evaluates such reserves on a regular basis and adjusts its reserves as needed. Based on the Company’s operating history and customer base, bad debts to date have not been material.
[3]
Revenue Recognition:
Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed and determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and title and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer. This primarily occurs when product is shipped from the Company's warehouse. For direct shipments, revenue is recognized when product is shipped from the Company’s supplier. The Company acts as a sales agent for certain customers for one of its suppliers. The Company reports these commissions as revenues in the period earned.
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and maintains reserves for potential credit losses.
[4]
Inventories:
Inventories, which consist solely of products held for resale, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. Products are included in inventory when the Company obtains title and risk of loss on the products, primarily when shipped from the supplier. Inventory in transit principally from foreign suppliers at November 30, 2009 approximated $827,953. The Company, at November 30, 2009, has a reserve against slow moving and obsolete inventory of $818,640. From time to time the Company’s products are subject to
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
[4]
Inventories (continued)
:
legislation from various authorities on environmental matters. Legislation was enacted, effective July 2006, eliminating lead in certain of the Company’s products. The Company has provided a reserve for these products which is reflected as slow moving. The Company is able to currently obtain products which comply with this law.
[5]
Depreciation and Amortization:
Fixed assets are recorded at cost. Depreciation is generally on a straight line method and amortization of leasehold improvements is provided for on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various assets as follows:
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
|
5 - 7 years
|
|
|
Computer equipment
|
5 years
|
|
|
Leasehold Improvements
|
Estimated useful
|
|
|
|
life or lease
|
|
|
|
term, whichever is shorter
|
|
|
Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while renewals and betterments are capitalized.
[6]
Concentration of Credit Risk:
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of accounts
receivable.The Company maintains substantially all of its cash
balances in two financial institutions. The balances are each
insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000 through December 31, 2013. At May 31, 2010 and November 30, 2009, the Company's uninsured cash balances totaled approximately $1,114,789 and $823,322, respectively.
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
[7]
Income Taxes:
The Company's deferred income taxes arise primarily from the differences in the recording of net operating losses, allowances for bad debts, inventory reserves and depreciation expense for financial reporting and income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is provided when it has been determined to be more likely than not that the likelihood of the realization of deferred tax assets will not be realized.
The Company follows the provisions of the Accounting Standards Codification topic, ASC 740, “Income Taxes” (ASC 740).There have been no unrecognized tax benefits and, accordingly, there has been no effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations as a result of ASC 740.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations for years before fiscal years ending November 30, 2006, and state tax examinations for years before fiscal years ending November 30, 2005. Management does not believe there will be any material changes in our unrecognized tax positions over the next twelve months.
The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. As of the date of adoption of ASC 740, there was no accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits, nor was any interest expense recognized during the twelve month periods ended November 30, 2009 and 2008.
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
[8]
Cash Equivalents:
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
[9]
Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(10)
Marketing and promotional costs:
Marketing and promotional costs are expensed as incurred and have not been material to date. The Company has contractual arrangements with several of its distributors which provide for cooperative advertising obligations. Cooperative advertising is expensed as incurred and has not been material to date.
[11]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments:
Cash balances and the carrying amount of the accrued expenses approximate their fair value based on the nature of those items. Estimated fair values of financial instruments are determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required to interpret the market data used to develop the estimates of fair value, and accordingly, the estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange.
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(12)
Shipping Costs
The Company classifies shipping costs as a component of selling expenses. Shipping costs totaled $5,919 and $4,149 for the six months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Shipping costs totaled $6,902 and $6,206 for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
(13)
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The difference between reported basic and diluted weighted-average common shares results from the assumption that all dilutive stock options and convertible preferred stock exercised into common stock. Total potentially dilutive shares excluded from diluted weighted shares outstanding at May 31, 2010 and 2009 and November 30, 2009 and 2008 totaled 355,430, 694,000, 380,000 and 710,000, respectively.
14)
Recent Accounting Standards:
In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-13, “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) – Multiple Deliverable Revenue Arrangements.” ASU No. 2009-13 eliminates the residual method of allocation and requires that arrangement consideration be allocated at the inception of the arrangement to all deliverables using the relative selling price method and expands the disclosures related to multiple deliverable revenue arrangements. ASU No. 2009-13 is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, with earlier adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU No. 2009-13 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
In September 2009, the FASB also ratified authoritative accounting guidance requiring the sales of all tangible products containing both software and non-software components that function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality to be excluded
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
14)
Recent Accounting Standards (continued):
from the scope of the software revenue guidance. The Company adopted the guidance on a prospective basis during the three months ended September 27, 2009 effective for all periods in 2009. Prior to the adoption of this guidance, the Company assessed all software items included in the Company’s product offerings to be incidental to the product itself and, therefore, excluded all sales from the scope of the related software revenue guidance. As a result, the adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
NOTE C - FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets consist of the following:
|
|
May 31,
|
|
|
November 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Furniture and fixtures
|
|
$
|
349,930
|
|
|
$
|
349,930
|
|
|
$
|
349,930
|
|
Leasehold improvements
|
|
|
892,060
|
|
|
|
892,060
|
|
|
|
892,060
|
|
Computer equipment
|
|
|
1,094,385
|
|
|
|
1,089,519
|
|
|
|
931,007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,336,375
|
|
|
|
2,331,509
|
|
|
|
2,172,997
|
|
Less - accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
2,095,432
|
|
|
|
2,027,662
|
|
|
|
1,889,391
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net fixed assets
|
|
$
|
240,943
|
|
|
$
|
303,847
|
|
|
$
|
283,606
|
|
Depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 was $67,770 and $73,298, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 was $141,843 and $145,445, respectively.
NOTE D – RETIREMENT PLAN
In June 1997, the Company adopted a qualified 401(k) plan for all full-time employees who are twenty-one years of age and have completed twelve months of service. The Plan allows total employee contributions of up to fifteen percent (15%) of the eligible employee’s salary through salary reduction. The Company
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE D –
RETIREMENT PLAN (continued)
makes a matching contribution of twenty percent (20%) of each employee’s contribution for each dollar of employee deferral up to five percent (5%) of the employee’s
salary. Net
assets for the plan, as estimated by Union Central, Inc., which maintains the plan’s records, were approximately $648,000 at November 30, 2009. Pension expense for the six months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 was $2,357 and $690, respectively. Pension expense for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 was $3,662 and $4,716, respectively.
NOTE E – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
[1] Preferred Stock:
In February 1996, the Company amended its Certificate of Incorporation to authorize the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series.
In January 2000, the Company authorized 260,000 shares of preferred stock as Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Series A Preferred Stock. None of the Series A preferred stock is outstanding as of November 30, 2006.
In November 2000, the Company authorized 200,000 shares of preferred stock as Voting Redeemable Convertible Series B Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred”). No shares of Series B Preferred Stock are currently issued or outstanding.
In November 2000, the Company authorized 100,000 shares of preferred stock as Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Series C Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred”). Each share of Series C Preferred is automatically convertible into 10 shares of the Company’s Common Stock upon shareholder approval. If the Series C Preferred were converted into common stock on or before April 15, 2001, these shares were entitled to cumulative dividends at the rate of $.50 per share per annum commencing April 15, 2001 payable on June 30 and December 31 of each year. In November 2000, 70,000 shares of the Series C Preferred were issued in payment of financial consulting services to its investment banker and a shareholder of the Company. In April 2001, 8,000 shares of the Series C Preferred were repurchased and cancelled. Dividends
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE E – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)
[1]
Preferred Stock (continued):
aggregating $166,300 have not been declared or paid for the semiannual periods ended December 31, 2001 through the semiannual payment due December 31, 2009. The Company has accrued these dividends. The December 31, 2009 dividend of $8,175 has not been declared or paid.
In April 2002, in connection with a Mutual Release, Settlement, Standstill and Non-Disparagement Agreement and among other provisions, certain investors transferred back to the Company 252,000 shares of common stock, 19,300 shares of Series C preferred stock, and certain warrants, in exchange for $225,000. These repurchased shares were cancelled.
In February 2006, the Company settled with a shareholder to repurchase 10,000 shares of Series C preferred stock plus accrued dividends for $50,000.
At May 31, 2010 there are 32,700 shares of Series C Preferred stock issued and outstanding.
[2]
1995 Employee Stock Option Plan:
In January 1996, the Company adopted, and in February 1996 the shareholders ratified, the 1995 Employee Stock Option Plan (“Option Plan”). The plan provides for the grant of options to qualified employees of the Company, independent contractors, consultants and other individuals to purchase an aggregate of 350,000 common shares. In March 1998, the Option Plan was amended to increase the number of aggregate Common Shares available under the plan to 850,000.
Stock option incentive plan activity is summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
Options outstanding November 30, 2009 and May 31, 2010
|
|
|
53,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.91
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options exercisable May 31, 2010
|
|
|
53,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.91
|
|
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE E – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)
[2]
1995 Employee Stock Option Plan (continued)
:
Exercise prices for options outstanding as of May 31, 2010 are $1.91. The weighted-average remaining contractual life of these options is approximately one and a half years.
Exercise prices for outstanding stock options at May 31, 2010 are as follows:
Shares
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.91
|
|
The Employee Stock Option Plan has expired.
(3)
2010 Incentive Stock Plan
In March 2010, the Company adopted, and in April 2010 the shareholders ratified, the 2010 Incentive Stock Plan (“Stock Plan”). The plan provides for the grant of options to officers, employees or consultants to the Company to purchase an aggregate of 1,500,000 common shares.
Stock option incentive plan activity is summarized as follows:
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
|
|
Options issued in May 2010
|
|
|
600,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.25
|
|
Options outstanding May 31,
2010
|
|
|
600,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.25
|
|
Options exercisable May 31,
2010
|
|
|
600,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.25
|
|
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE E – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)
[4]
Authorized Repurchase:
In November 2002, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 Common Shares at a price between $.04 and $.045. The Company has not repurchased any shares to date pursuant to such authority.
[5]
Compensation of Directors
In May 2010, the Company issued 12,000 shares of its common stock to each non-officer director as compensation for services on the Board of Directors.
NOTE F – INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes using the enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Because of the questionable ability of the Company to utilize these deferred tax assets, the Company has established a 100% valuation allowance for these assets.
The Company’s deferred income taxes are comprised of the following:
|
|
May 31,
|
|
|
November 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating losses
|
|
$
|
6,849,384
|
|
|
$
|
6,986,371
|
|
|
$
|
6,933,318
|
|
Allowance for bad debts
|
|
|
7,793
|
|
|
|
7,793
|
|
|
|
6,524
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
301,819
|
|
|
|
301,819
|
|
|
|
335,417
|
|
Capital loss
|
|
|
63,616
|
|
|
|
63,616
|
|
|
|
63,816
|
|
Deferred rent
|
|
|
3,677
|
|
|
|
9,193
|
|
|
|
18,018
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
169,316
|
|
|
|
154,598
|
|
|
|
169,207
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets
|
|
|
7,395,605
|
|
|
|
7,523,390
|
|
|
|
7,526,300
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(7,395,605
|
)
|
|
|
(7,523,390
|
)
|
|
|
(7,526,300
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
$
|
--
|
|
|
$
|
--
|
|
|
$
|
--
|
|
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE F – INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The valuation allowance changed by approximately $(127,785) and
$(2,900) during the six months ended May 31, 2010 and the year ended November 30, 2009,
respectively.
The Company's income tax expense consists of the following:
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
|
May 31,
|
|
|
November 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
$
|
--
|
|
|
$
|
--
|
|
|
$
|
--
|
|
|
$
|
--
|
|
States
|
|
|
9,868
|
|
|
|
4,480
|
|
|
|
5,364
|
|
|
|
7,426
|
|
|
|
|
9,868
|
|
|
|
4,480
|
|
|
|
5,364
|
|
|
|
7,426
|
|
Deferred:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
States
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
$
|
9,868
|
|
|
$
|
4,480
|
|
|
$
|
5,364
|
|
|
$
|
7,426
|
|
The Company files a consolidated income tax return with its wholly-owned subsidiaries and has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $17,149,000 for federal and state purposes, which expire through 2029. The utilization of this operating loss carryforward may be limited based upon changes in ownership as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.
A reconciliation of the difference between the expected income tax rate using the statutory federal tax rate and the Company's effective rate is as follows:
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
|
|
May 31,
|
|
|
|
November 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
U.S. Federal income
tax statutory rate
|
|
|
34
|
%
|
|
|
(34
|
)%
|
|
|
34
|
%
|
|
|
(34
|
)%
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(35
|
)%
|
|
|
33
|
%
|
|
|
(33
|
)%
|
|
|
34
|
%
|
State income taxes
|
|
|
2
|
%
|
|
|
4
|
%
|
|
|
2
|
%
|
|
|
5
|
%
|
Effective tax rate
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
3
|
%
|
|
|
2
|
%
|
|
|
5
|
%
|
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE G– RENTAL COMMITMENTS
The Company leases its office and warehouse space through 2010 from a corporation that is controlled by officers/shareholders of the Company (“Related Company”). Annual minimum rental payments to the Related Company approximated $212,000 for the Fiscal 2009, and increase at the rate of three per cent per annum throughout the lease term.
Pursuant to the lease, rent expense charged to operations differs from rent paid because of scheduled rent increases. Accordingly, the Company has recorded deferred rent. Rent expense is calculated by allocating to rental payments, including those attributable to scheduled rent increases, on a straight line basis, over the lease term.
In June 2010, the Company entered into a lease to rent office space in Hong Kong for two years. Annual minimum rental payments are approximately $20,000.
The future minimum rental commitments at November 30, 2009:
Year Ending November 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
199,600
|
|
2011
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
2012
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
|
$
|
229,600
|
|
Net rental expense for the six months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, were $97,625 and $102,138 respectively, of which $105,788 was paid to the Related
Company. Net
rental expense for Fiscal 2009 and 2008, were $201,972 and $210,838 respectively, of which $211,576 was paid to the Related Company. Commencing in May 2006, the Company had sublet certain of its space it occupies. The sublease whose term is for five years, includes a base rent, which increases over the term, and provides for additional rent for a portion of the real estate taxes and certain operating expenses.
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE H – EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER AGREEMENTS
The Company has employment agreements, with terms through July 30, 2009 (renewable on each July 30
th
for an additional one year period) with two officers/stockholders of the Company, which provides each with a base salary of $225,000, subject to certain increases as defined, per annum, plus fringe benefits and bonuses. The Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors determines the bonuses. Bonuses issued to the two officers totaled $54,000 for the year ended November 30, 2008. The agreement also contains provisions prohibiting the officers from engaging in activities, which are competitive with those of the Company during employment and for one year following termination. The agreements further provide that in the event of a change of control, as defined, or a change in ownership of at least 25% of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company, and such issuance was not approved by either officer, or if they are not elected to the Board of Directors of the Company and/or are not elected as an officer of the Company, then the non-approving officer may elect to terminate his employment agreement. If he elects to terminate the agreement, he will receive 2.99 times his annual compensation (or such other amount then permitted under the Internal Revenue Code without an excess penalty), in addition to the remainder of his compensation under his existing employment contract. In addition, if the Company makes or receives a “firm commitment” for a public offering of Common Shares, each officer will receive a warrant to purchase, at a nominal value, up to 9.5% of the Company’s common stock, provided they do not voluntarily terminate employment. In April 2010, the Board of Directors approved the officers receiving $25,000 bonus each.
NOTE I– MAJOR CUSTOMERS
The Company had two customers who accounted for 11% and 17% of net sales for the six months ended May 31, 2010. The Company had one customer who accounted for 15% of accounts receivable at May 31, 2010. The Company had one customer who accounted for over 14% of net sales for Fiscal 2009. The Company had one customer who accounted for 21% of accounts receivable at November 30, 2009 and 14% at November 30, 2008.
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE J - MAJOR SUPPLIERS
During the six months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 there was one foreign supplier accounting for 56% and 41% of total inventory purchased. During Fiscal 2009 and Fiscal 2008 there was one foreign supplier accounting for 46% and 44% of total inventory purchased.
The Company purchases a significant portion of its products overseas. For Fiscal 2009, the Company purchased 53% from Taiwan, 17% from Hong Kong, 19% from elsewhere in Asia and 1% overseas outside of Asia.
NOTE K - EXPORT SALES
The Company’s export sales approximated:
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
|
May 31,
|
|
|
November 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Canada
|
|
$
|
608,362
|
|
|
$
|
310,360
|
|
|
$
|
89,092
|
|
|
$
|
426,000
|
|
China
|
|
|
1,960,875
|
|
|
|
1,032,893
|
|
|
|
2,180,437
|
|
|
|
2,812,000
|
|
Other Asian Countries
|
|
|
639,299
|
|
|
|
195,506
|
|
|
|
704,588
|
|
|
|
1,602,000
|
|
Europe
|
|
|
38,113
|
|
|
|
24,383
|
|
|
|
50,783
|
|
|
|
73,000
|
|
Central America
|
|
|
6,714
|
|
|
|
240
|
|
|
|
21,221
|
|
|
|
19,000
|
|
Revenues are attributed to countries based on location of customer.
NOTE L – LINE OF CREDIT
In July 2002, the Company obtained a financing commitment with an asset-based lender totaling $1,000,000 (the “Credit Line”). Borrowings under the Credit Line accrue interest at the greater of the prime rate plus two percent (2.0%) or 6.75%. The Company is required to make monthly interest only payments. The Company may repay all or a portion of the line of credit at any time. In addition, the Company is obligated to pay one-quarter of one percent (1/4 of 1%) annually as an unused line fee for the difference between $1,000,000 and the average daily balance of the Credit Line. The Credit Line is collateralized by substantially all the Company’s assets and contains various financial covenants pertaining to the maintenance of working capital and tangible net
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE L – LINE OF CREDIT(CONTINUED)
worth. At May 31, 2010, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants.
In December 2003, the Company entered into a Security Agreement with the lender establishing a restricted cash collateral account totaling $200,000. The balance on the account including interest accrued is $244,942 and $244,020 at May 31, 2010 and November 30, 2009, respectively.
NOTE M – NOTE PAYABLE
The Company leases equipment under a capitalized lease arrangement with Capital One Equipment Leasing. Pursuant to the leases, the lessor retains actual title to the leased property until the termination of the lease, at which time the equipment can be purchased for one dollar. The term of the lease is 36 months with monthly payments of $1,320. The assumed interest rate on the lease is 16%. The Company exercised its option to purchase the equipment in January 2010.
The future minimum payments under the capital lease are as follows: Year Ending November 30,
2010
|
|
|
1,320
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
1,320
|
|
Portion representing
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
17
|
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Balance
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1,303
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Current portion
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1,303
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Noncurrent portion
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$
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0
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Item 14. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
None
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Item 15. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements. See page F-1.
(b) Exhibits
Exhibit Number
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Description
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3.1
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Certificate of Incorporation of Surge Components, Inc.
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3.2
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By-Laws of Surge Components, Inc.
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10.1
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Lease between Surge Components and Great American Realty of 95 Jefryn BLVD., LLC
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10.2
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Lease between Challenge Electronics and Great American Realty of 95 Jefryn BLVD., LLC
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10.3
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Employment Agreement between Surge Components, Inc. and Ira Levy
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10.4
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Employment Agreement between Surge Components Inc. and Steven Lubman
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10.5
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Amendment to Employment Agreement between Surge Components, Inc. and Ira Levy
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10.6
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Financing Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
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10.7
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Letter Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
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10.8
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Inventory Security Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
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10.9
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Security Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
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10.10
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General Security Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, between Challenge/Surge Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
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10.11
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Guarantee, dated July 2, 2002, by Surge Components, Inc. in favor of Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
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10.12
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Letter Agreement, dated November 13, 2003, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
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10.13
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Letter Agreement, dated December 4, 2003, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
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10.14
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Letter Agreement, dated February 23, 2004, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
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10.15
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Letter Agreement, dated August 4, 2004, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
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10.16
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Letter Agreement, dated May 2, 2005, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
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10.17
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1995 Stock Option Plan
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10.18
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Preliminary Tenancy Agreement been Surge Components, Inc. and
Sam Cheong Stove Parts Co. Ltd
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10.19
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Declaration of Trust
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21.1
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
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Date: August 20, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Ira Levy
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Ira Levy, Chief Executive Officer, President
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and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 3.1
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
I hereby certify that the annexed copy has been compared with the original document in the custody of the Secretary of State and that the same is a true copy of said original.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the Department of State, at the City of Albany, on January 15, 2010.
/s/ Daniel E. Shapiro
Daniel E. Shapiro
First Deputy Secretary of State
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CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
Under Section 402 of the Business Corporation Law.
The undersigned, for the purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to Section 402 of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York, does hereby certify and set forth:
FIRST
:
The name of the corporation is SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
SECOND
:
The purposes for which the corporation is formed are:
To develop, experiment with, conduct research on, manufacture, produce, assemble, buy, lease or otherwise acquire, hold, own, operate, use, install, equip, replace, maintain, service, process, reprocess, repair, remodel, recondition, import, export, sell, lease, market, distribute, transport or otherwise dispose of and generally to deal in and with, as contractor, subcontractor, principal, agent, commission merchant, broker, factor or any combination of the foregoing and at wholesale or retail or both, any and all kinds of electronics, parts, components and supplies and all allied apparatus, systems, parts, supplies, tools, implements, raw materials, natural products, manufactured articles and products, and goods, wares, merchandise and tangible property of every kind, used or capable of being used for any purpose whatever.
To manufacture, make, buy, sell, exchange, install, repair, service, supply, exploit, develop, protect and generally trade and deal in (as principal or agent) products, processes and techniques of all kinds pertaining or related to or connected with electronics and related industries, including, without limitation, equipment, parts and components for radio, television and phonograph, products for military electronics and industrial electronics, transistors, rectifiers, diodes and other semiconductors of every kind and description, aircraft, missile and other airborne apparatus surveillance systems, beaconry, radio transmitting, receiving and relay equipment, microwave equipment, telephone and telegraph terminal equipment, air traffic control devices, communications equipment, meterological devices, transducers and other acoustical devices, electronic cleaning equipment, fixed and variable capacitors, delay lines and pulse forming networks, television tuners, deflection component, transformers, power generators and other power supply devices, refrigeration devices, magnetic heads, intercouplers, germanium and silicon supplies and crystals, cast germanium, resistors, computer components, thin films, intermetallics and other advanced solid state techniques, and electrophotographic processes.
To acquire by purchase, subscription underwriting or otherwise, and to own, hold for investment, or otherwise, and to use, sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, pledge, exchange, or otherwise dispose of real and personal property of every sort and description and wheresoever situated, including shares of stock, bonds, debentures, notes, scrip, securities, evidences of indebtedness, contracts or obligations of any corporation or association, whether domestic or foreign, or of any firm or individual or of the United States or any state, territory or dependency of the United States or any foreign country, or any municipality or local authority within or without the United States, and also to issue in exchange therefor, stocks, bonds or other securities or evidences of indebtedness of this corporation, and, while the owner or holder of any such property, to receive, collect and dispose of the interest, dividends and income on or from such property and to possess and exercise in respect thereto all of the rights, powers and privileges of ownership, including all voting powers thereon.
To construct, build, purchase, lease or otherwise acquire, equip, hold, own, improve, develop, manage, maintain, control, operate, lease, mortgage, create liens upon, sell, convey or otherwise dispose of and turn to account, any and all plants, machinery, works, implements and things or property, real and personal, of every kind and description, incidental to, connected with, or suitable, necessary or convenient for any of the purposes enumerated herein, including all or any part or parts of the properties, assets, business and good will of any persons, firms, associations or corporations.
The powers, rights and privileges provided in this certificate are not to be deemed to be in limitation of similar, other or additional powers, rights and privileges granted or permitted to a corporation by the Business Corporation Law, it being intended that this corporation shall have all the rights, powers and privileges granted or permitted to a corporation by such statute.
THIRD
:
The office of the corporation is to be located in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.
FOURTH
:
The aggregate number of shares which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is Two Hundred (200), all of which shall be without par value.
FIFTH
:
The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the corporation upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the corporation served upon him is:
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2441 Riverside Drive
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Wantagh, New York
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this certificate has been subscribed to this 11
th
day of November, 1981 by the undersigned, who affirms that the statements made herein are true under the penalties of perjury.
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/s/Gerald Weinberg
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Gerald Weinberg
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90 State Street
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Albany, New York
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CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
Filed by:
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STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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Charles Herman, Esq.
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Room 1002
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FILED NOV. 24 1981
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AMT. OF CHECK
$120
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FILING FEE
$100
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TAX
$10
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COUNTY FEE $_____
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COPY $___________
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CERT $___________
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REFUND $________
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SPEC HANDLE
$10
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BY:______________
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STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
I hereby certify that the annexed copy has been compared with the original document in the custody of the Secretary of State and that the same is a true copy of said original.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the Department of State, at the City of Albany, on January 15, 2010.
/s/ Daniel E. Shapiro
Daniel E. Shapiro
First Deputy Secretary of State
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION OF
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
UNDER SECTION 905 of the Business Corporation Law
1.
I, the undersigned, holder of all of the outstanding shares of Surge Components Inc., entitled to vote thereon, hereby certifies:
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a.
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The name of the corporation is Surge Components Inc.
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b.
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The Certificate of Incorporation was filed by the Department of State on November 24, 1981.
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c.
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The Certificate of Incorporation is amended as authorized by Section 801 of the Business Corporation Law to affect the following amendment:
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To change the presently authorized 200 Share of Common Stock, having no par value, into 25,000,000 Shares of Common Stock, each having par value of $.001 per share,
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d.
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Paragraph fourth of the Certificate of Incorporation which refers to authorized shares is amended to read as follows:
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“The aggregate number of shares which the corporation shall have authority to issue is 25,000,000 shares, par value $.001 per share.
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e.
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The amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation was authorized by the written consent of the sole shareholder and sole director of the corporation.
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f.
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The 10 shares of common stock, no par value that are presently issued and outstanding are changed into 4,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share and the remaining 190 changed, as a unit, into 21,000,000 unissued shares, par value.
$.001 per share.
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In witness whereof I hereto sign my name and affirm that the statements contained herein are true under the penalties of perjury, this 31
st
day of December, 1983.
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/s/Ira Levy
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Ira Levy, Sole Shareholder
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And Director
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OR
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
Under Section 805 of the
Business Corporation Law
Office of Richard J. Rubin, Esq.
689 Fifth Avenue – 6
th
Floor
New York, New York 10022
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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FILED AUG 1 1984
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AMT. OF CHECK
$73
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FILING FEE
$60
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TAX
$
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COUNTY FEE $_____
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COPY $___________
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CERT $___________
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REFUND $________
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SPEC HANDLE
$10
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BY:______________
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STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
I hereby certify that the annexed copy has been compared with the original document in the custody of the Secretary of State and that the same is a true copy of said original.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the Department of State, at the City of Albany, on January 15, 2010.
/s/ Daniel E. Shapiro
Daniel E. Shapiro
First Deputy Secretary of State
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION of
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
Under Section 805 of the Business Corporation Law of New York.
1. I, the undersigned, holder of all of the outstanding shares of Surge Components Inc. entitled to vote thereon, hereby certifies:
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a.
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The name of the corporation is Surge Components Inc.
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b.
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The Certificate of Incorporation was filed by the Department of State on November 24, 1981
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c.
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The Certificate of Incorporation is amended as authorized by Section 801 of the Business Corporation Law to effect the following amendment:
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To add as paragraph “SIXTH” to effect the denial of any preemptive rights with respect to any shares of common stock of the Corporation now or hereinafter issued.
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2.
Paragraph SIXTH is hereby added to the Certificate of Incorporation as amended, to read as follows:
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“SIXTH”:
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There shall be no preferential or preemptive right to acquire any shares of common stock or other securities of the Corporation.
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3.
The amendment to the Certification of Incorporation was authorized by the written consent of the sole shareholder of the Corporation.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, I hereto sign my name and affirm that the statements contained herein are true under the penalties of perjury this 31
st
day of December, 1983.
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/s/Ira Levy
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Ira Levy – Sole Shareholder
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CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
Under Section 402 of the
Business Corporation Law
Office of Richard J. Rubin Esq.
689 Fifth Avenue – 6
th
Floor
New York, New York 10022
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
FILED AUG 1 1984
AMT. OF CHECK
$73
FILING FEE
$60
TAX $_____
COUNTY FEE $_____
COPY
$3
CERT $_____
REFUND $_____
SPEC HANDLE $
10
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
I hereby certify that the annexed copy has been compard with the original docuent in the custody of the Secretary of State and that the same is true copy of said original.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the Department of State, at the City of Albany, on January 15, 2010.
/s/ Daniel E. Shapiro
Daniel E. Shapiro
First Deputy Secretary of State
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Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation
Of
Surge Component, Inc.
Under Section 805 of the Business Corporation Law
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 805 of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York, the undersigned, being the President and Secretary of Surge Components, Inc. (“the Corporation”), hereby certify that:
1. The name of the Corporation is Surge Components, Inc.
2. The Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed by the Department of State on November 24, 1981
3. The amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation effected y this Certificate of Amendment are as follows:
a. To increase the aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have authority to issue by authorizing 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.001 per share.
b. To add a provision for shareholder action b written consent in lieu of a meeting.
c. To add a provision for the indemnification of the directors and officers of the Corporation to the extent permitted by law and eliminating the liability of directors of the Corporation to the extent permitted by law.
4. To accomplish the foregoing amendments, Article FOURTH, relating to the aggregate number of shares which the Corporation is authorized to issue is hereby eliminated in its entirety, and a new Article FOURTH as well as a new Article SEVENTH, relating to shareholder action by written consent in lieu of meeting, and a new Article EIGHTH, relating to indemnification of the directors and officers of the Corporation and relating to the elimination of liability of directors, are hereby added to the Certificate of Incorporation, to read as follows:
FOURTH: The aggregate number of shares of capital stock which the corporation shall have authority to issue is 26,000,000, of which 1,000,000 shares shall be preferred stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Preferred Stock"), and of which 25,000,000 shares shall be common shares, par value $.001 per share (the "Common Shares").
The Preferred Stock may be issued on one of more series, from time to time, with each such series to have such designations, powers, preferences, and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated and expressed in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of such series adopted by Board of Directors of the corporation, subject to the limitations prescribed by law and in accordance with the provisions hereof, the Board of Directors being hereby expressly vested with authority to adopt any such resolution or resolutions. The authority of the Board of Directors with respect to each such series shall include, but not be limited to, the determination or fixing of the following:
(i) The distinctive designation and number of shares comprising such series, which number may (except where otherwise provided by the Board of Directors in creating such series) be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares then outstanding) from time to time by like action of the Board of Directors;
(ii) The dividend rate of such series, the conditions and time upon which such dividends shall be payable, the relation that such dividends shall bear to the dividends payable on any other class or classes of stock or series thereof, or any other series of the same class, and whether such dividends shall be cumulative or non-cumulative;
(iii) The conditions upon which the shares of such series shall be subject to redemption by the corporation and the times, prices and other terms and provisions upon which the shares of the series may be redeemed;
(iv) Whether or not the shares of the series shall be subject to the operation of a retirement or sinking fund to be applied to the purchase or redemption of such shares and, if such retirement or sinking fund be established, the annual amount thereof and the terms and provisions relative to the operation thereof;
(v) Whether or not the shares of the series shall be convertible into or exchangeable for shares of any other class or classes, with or without par value, or of any other series of the same class, and if provision is made for conversion or exchange, the times, prices, rates, adjustments, and other terms and conditions of such conversion or exchange;
(vi) Whether or not the shares of the series shall have voting rights, in addition to the voting rights provided by law, and, if so, the terms of such voting rights;
(vii) The rights of the shares of the series in the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or upon the distribution of assets of the corporation and
(viii) Any other powers, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, of the shares of such series, as the Board of Directors may deem advisable and as shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation.
The holders of shares of the Preferred Stock of each series shall e entitled to receive, when and as declared by the Board of Directors, out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends, dividends (if any) at the rates fixed by the Board of Directors for such series, and no more, before any cash dividends shall be declared and paid, or set apart for payment, on the Common Shares with respect to the same dividend period.
The holders of shares of the Preferred Stock of each series shall be entitled upon liquidation or dissolution or upon the distribution of the assets of the corporation to such preferences as provided in the resolution or resolutions creating such series of Preferred Stock, and no more, before any distribution of the assets of the corporation shall be made to the holders of the Common Shares. Whenever the holders of shares of the Preferred Stock shall have been paid the full amounts to which they shall be entitled, the holders of the Common Shares shall be entitled to share ratably in all assets of the corporation remaining.
SEVENTH: Pursuant to Section 615(a) of the Business Corporation Law of New York, whenever the shareholders of the Corporation are required to take action by vote, such action may be taken without a meeting by written consent, which written consent shall set forth the action to be taken, by the holders of the number of shares of the Corporation required by the Business Corporation Law of New York required to approve the matter voted thereon.
EIGHTH: (a) The corporation may, to the fullest extent permitted by Sections 721 through 726 of the Business Corporation Law of New York, indemnify any and all directors and officers whom it shall have power to indemnify under the said sections from and against any and all of the expenses, liabilities or other matters referred to on or covered by such sections, and the indemnification provided for herein shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which the persons so indemnified may be entitled under any By-Law, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinteresting directors or otherwise, both as to action in his/her official capacity and as to action in another capacity by holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefits of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person; and (b) a director of this corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its shareholders for damages for any breach of duty in his or her capacity as a director, unless a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to him or her establishes that (i) his/her acts or omissions were in bad faith or involved intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, or (ii) he/she personally gained in fact a financial or other advantage to which he or she was not legally entitled or (iii) his/her acts violated Section 719 of the Business Corporation Law.
5. The foregoing amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation were authorized by the unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors followed by the vote of the holders of a majority of all outstanding shares entitles to vote thereon at a meeting of shareholders.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have subscribed this document on the date set forth below and do nearby affirm, under the penalties of perjury, that the statements contained therein have been examined by us and are true and correct.
Dated as of February 20, 1996
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/s/Ira Levy
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Ira Levy, President
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/s/ Steven J. Lubman, Secretary
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Steven J. Lubman, Secretary
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
UNDER SECTION 805 OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW
SNOW BECKER KRAUSS P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
605 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10158-0125
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
FILED FEB 22 1996
TAX
$10
BY:
JJW
NASSAU
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
I hereby certify that the annexed copy has been compard with the original docuent in the custody of the Secretary of State and that the same is true copy of said original.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the Department of State, at the City of Albany, on January 15, 2010.
/s/ Daniel E. Shapiro
Daniel E. Shapiro
First Deputy Secretary of State
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CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
OF THE CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
Under Section 105 of the Business Corporation Law
We, the undersigned President and Secretary of Surge Components Inc., pursuant to Section 105 of the Business Corporation Law do hereby certify:
1. The name of the corporation is Surge Components Inc. (the “Corporation”).
2. The certificate of amendment being corrected was filed by the Department of State on February 22, 1996 (the “Certificate of Amendment”).
3. The Certificate of Amendment is corrected under Section 105 of the Business Corporation Law to include a 1-for-12 reverse stock split of the Corporation’s outstanding common stock, approved at the Corporation’s Special Meeting of Shareholders held on February 19, 1996, which action was inadvertently omitted from the Certificate of Amendment, while the three other matters adopted by the Corporation’s shareholders as said meeting requiring amendment of the certificate of incorporation, were included in the Certificate of Amendment.
4. As such, Section 3 of the Certificate of Amendment is corrected to read as follows:
3. The amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation effected by this Certificate of Amendment are as follows:
a. To increase the aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue by authorizing 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.001 per share.
b. To add a provision for shareholder actions by written consent in lieu of a meeting.
c. To add a provision for the indemnification of the directors and officers of the Corporation to the extent permitted by law and eliminating the liability of directors of the Corporation to the extent permitted by law.
d. To add a provision for the 1-for-12 reverse split of the outstanding common stock of the Corporation.
And the first two paragraphs of Section 4 of the Certificate of Amendment are corrected to read as follows:
4. To accomplish the foregoing amendments, Article FOURTH, relating to the aggregate number of shares which the Corporation is authorized to issue is hereby eliminated in its entirely, and a new Article FOURTH as well as a new Article SEVENTH, relating to shareholder action by written consent in lieu of a meeting, and a new Article EIGHTH, relating to indemnification of the directors and officers of the Corporation and relating to the elimination of liability of directors, are hereby added to the Certificate of Incorporation, to read as follows:
FOURTH: The aggregate number of shares of capital stock which the corporation shall have authority to issue in 26,000,000, of which 1,000,000 shares shall be preferred stock, par value $.001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”), and of which 25,000,000 shares shall be common shares, par value $.001 per share (the “Common Shares”).
Upon the effective date hereof, each currently outstanding Common Share shall be split and converted into 0.083333 Common Shares (the “Reverse Split”). As a result of the Reverse Split, the stated capital of the Corporation was reduced from $25,188 to $2,099. No fractional shares shall be issued in connection with the Reverse Split, each shareholder to receive cash in lieu of the issuance of fractions of a share equal to the fair market of such fractions, determined as of February 19, 1996.”
Dated:
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August 6, 1996
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Surge Components, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Ira Levy
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Ira Levy
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President
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By:
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/s/Steven J. Lubman
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Steven J. Lubman
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Secretary
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CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
OF THE CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
ENDER SECTION 105 OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW
SNOW BECKER KRAUSS P.C.
605 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10158
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
FILE AUG 07 1996
TAX
$0
BY:
JJW
NASSAU
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
I hereby certify that the annexed copy has been compard with the original docuent in the custody of the Secretary of State and that the same is true copy of said original.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the Department of State, at the City of Albany, on January 15, 2010.
/s/ Daniel E. Shapiro
Daniel E. Shapiro
First Deputy Secretary of State
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
of the
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
UNDER SECTION 805 OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW
The undersigned, being the Chief Executive Officer and the Secretary (the “Secretary”) of SURGE COMPONENTS, INC., (the “Corporation”), do hereby certify and set forth.
1. The name of the corporation is SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. (the “Corporation”).
2. The date Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed with the Department of State is the 24
th
day of November, 1981.
3. Article FOURTH of the Certificate of Incorporation is amended by the addition of a provision fixing the number, designation, relative rights, preferences, and limitations of the Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Series A Preferred Stock as fixed by the Board of the Corporation pursuant to the authority vested in it by the Certificate of Incorporation.
4. Article FOURTH of the Certificate of Inccorporation is hereby amended to add the following provision to the end of Article FOURTH.
A.
Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Series A Preferred Stock
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1.
Number Authorized and Designation
. Of the 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized under this Article FOURTH, the Corporation shall have the authority to issue 260,000 shares designated as Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Series A Preferred Stock, $.001 par value (referred to herein as “Series A Preferred Stock”)
2.
Rights, Preferences and Limitations
. The relative rights, preferences and limitations of Series A Preferred Stock are as follows:
(a)
Dividends.
The Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to share dividends on a pro-rata basis with the Common Shares if and when declared. The Series A Preferred Stock shall be paid dividends prior to payment of dividends to Common Shareholders.
(b)
Conversion.
(i) Upon the approval of the shareholders of the Corporation of Global Acquisition (as hereinafter defined), the ME Merger (as hereinafter defined) and the issuance of the Class B Common Shares in connection therewith, and upon approval of the shareholders (“Global Shareholders”) of Global Datatel, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Global”) of the Global Acquisition, all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock will automatically convert into Class B Common Shares at a rate of one hundred Class B Common Shares for each share of Series A Preferred Stock so converted and the Class B Common Shares will be issued directly to the Global Shareholders and the ME Shareholders as consideration for respective mergers. The acquisition of all the assets of Global by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation is referred to herein as the “Global Acquisition”. The term “ME Merger” shall mean the merger of MailEncrypt.com, Inc., a California corporation, into a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation as approved by the shareholders (the “ME Shareholders”) of MailEncrypt.com Inc.
(ii) Upon receipt by the Secretary of a duly endorsed certificate of the vote of the shareholders of the Corporation, evidencing shareholder approval in accordance with New York law of both the Global Acquisition and the ME Merger, and the issuance of Class B Common Shares as consideration therefore, and upon approval by the Global Shareholders of the Global Acquisition in accordance with Nevada law, the Corporation shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, cause to be issued to the holder(s) of Series A Preferred Stock that number of whole shares of Class B Common Shares issuable upon automatic conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock as provided herein.
(c)
Redemption.
In the event tha the shareholders of the Corporation do not approve at a meeting held for such purpose, the issuance of the Class B Common Shares and either of the Global Acquisition or ME Merger associated therewith, or the Global Shareholders do not approve, the Global Acquisition, the Corporation shall unless the period for redemption is extended by the Board redeem such number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock as had not been converted, by paying on the date set for redemption, which will be no more than sixty (60) days and not less than thirty (30) days after the shareholders’ meeting at which such proposals were considered )the “Redemption Date”) and amount (the “Redemption Price”) equal to the sum of $.001 per share of Series A Preferred Stock, subject to the following terms and conditions.
(i) The Corporation shall give notice (the “Redemption Notice”) not more than sixty (60) days and not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Redemption Date by first class United States mail to each holder of record of shares of Series A Preferred Stock called for redemption (the “Redeemed Shares”) at his address appearing on the stock transfer books of the Corporation
(ii) The Corporation may pay the Redemption Price for any Redeemed Shares from the surplus and stated capital of the Corporation, but no such redemption shall be made if the Corporation would thereby become insolvent or if stated capital is used, the redemption would reduce the net assets of the Corporation below the stated capital remaining after giving effect to the cancellation of the Redeemed Shares.
(d)
Voting Rights.
(i) The Series A Preferred Stock shall not entitle the holder thereof to any voting rights, except as otherwise required by New York Law.
(e)
Preemptive Rights.
Holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall have no preemptive rights.
(f)
Liquidation Rights.
Upon Liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, each holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, in preference to any distributions of any of the assets or surplus funds of the Corporation to the holders of the Common Shares (or Class B Shares, if any) an amount equal to $.001 per share of Series A Preferred Stock, plus an additional amount equal to any dividends declared but unpaid on such shares before any payments shall be made or any assets distributed to holders of any class of Common Shares. If, upon any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the assets of the Corporation shall be insufficient to pay the holders of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock the amount required under the preceding sentence, then all remaining assets of the Corporation shall be distributed ratably to holders of the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock. An amount equal to $.001 per share, plus an additional amount equal to any dividend declared but unpaid on such Common Shares shall then be paid ratably to the holders of the Common Shares. All assets remaining thereafter shall then be distributed,
pari passu,
to all the holders of all Series A Preferred Stock and all Common Shares.
5. This Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was authorized by the Unanimous Written Consent of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, dated as of January 28, 2000, and do hereby affirm, under penalties of perjury, that the statements contained herein have been examined by us and are true and correct.
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/s/ Ira Levy
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Ira Levy
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Chief Executive Officer
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/s/ Steven J. Lubman
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Steven J. Lubman
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Secreatry
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF THE
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
Under 805 the Business Corporation
Law of the State of New York
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STATE OF NEW YORK
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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FILED FEB 02 2000
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TAX $
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BY:
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Snow Becker Krauss P.O.
605 Third Avenue 25th Floor
New York, New York 10158
Cust# 572074
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
I hereby certify that the annexed copy has been compared with the original document in the custody of the Secretary of State and that the same is a true copy of said original.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the Department of State, at the City of Albany, on January 15, 2010.
/s/ Daniel E. Shapiro
Daniel E. Shapiro
First Deputy Secretary of State
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
of the
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
of
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
Under Section 805 of the Business Corporation law
The undersigned, being the Ira Levy and Secretary of Surge Components, Inc. (the “Corporation”), do hereby certify and set forth
1. The name of the corporation is Surge Components, Inc. (the “Corporation”)
2. The date the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed with the Department of Sate is the 24
th
day of November 1981.
3. The Board of Directors of the Corporation authorized two hundred sixty thousand (260,000) of the one million (1,000,000) shares of Preferred Stock of the Corporation to be designated Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Series A Preferred Stock, $.001 par value per share, 239,000 of which have been issued (the “Series A Preferred Stock”)
4. Article FOURTH of the Certificate of Incorporation is amended by the addition of a provision fixing the number designation, relative rights preferences and limitations of the Voting Redeemable Convertible Series B Preferred Stock as fixed by the Board of the Corporation pursuant to the authority vested in by the Certificate of Incorporation.
5. Article FOURTH of the Certificate of Incorporation is hereby amended to add the following provision to the end of Article FOURTH
Voting Redeemable Convertible Series B Preferred Stock
1.
Number Authorized and Designation
. Of the 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized under this Article FOURTH, the Corporation shall have the authority to issue 200,000 shares designated as Voting Redeemable Convertible Series B Preferred Stock, $.001 par value per share (referred to herein as “Series B Preferred Stock”)
2.
Rights, Preferences and Limitations
. The Relative rights, preferences and limitations of Series B Preferred Stock are as follows.
(a)
Rank.
The Series B Preferred Stock shall (i) prior to all of the Common Shares par value $.001 per share (“Common Shares”), (ii) prior to any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation hereafter created specifically ranking by its terms junior to any Series B Preferred Stock whatever subdivision (collectively with the “Common Shares Junior Securities”), (iii) on party with any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation created specifically ranking by its terms on parity with the Series B Preferred Stock, including, but not limited to, the Series A Preferred Stock (Parity Securities”), in each case as to distributions of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up to the Corporation, whether voluntarily or involuntarily (all such distributions being referred to collectively as “Distributions”).
(b)
Dividends.
The Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to share dividends on a pro-rata basis with the Series A Preferred Stock, if and when declared. The Series B Preferred Stock shall be paid dividends prior to payment of dividends to Common Shareholders. If any dividends are paid on the Common Shares, holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to participate in such payment of dividends as if their shares of Series B Preferred Stock has been converted into Common Shares in accordance with paragraph (c) below and with respect to such payment of dividends on Common Shares, holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to payment of dividends in an amount per share (assuming such conversion) equal to (i) the per share amount of dividends being paid on the then outstanding Common Shares
minus
(ii) one tent (1) of the amount of dividends per share on the Series B Preferred Stock being paid at the same time as such payment of dividends on the outstanding Common Shares.
(c)
Conversion.
Upon (i) the effectiveness of ME Merger (as hereinafter defined) and (ii) either (A) the receipt by the Corporation from The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc (“Nasdaq”) of confirmation (the “Nasdaq Confirmation”) that the conversion into Common Shares of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued in connection with the ME Merger does not require further shareholder approval under the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules or (B) shareholder approval of the conversion into Common Shares of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued in connection with the ME Merger, all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Series B Preferred Stock will automatically convert in Common Shares at a rate of ten Common Shares for every on eshare of Series B Preferred Stock so converted. The term “ME Merger” shall mean the merger of MailEncrypt.com, Inc, a California corporation (“ME”), into Mail Acquisition Corporation (“MAC”), pursuant to the Merger Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of November 6, 2000 (the “MME Merger Agreement”) among the Corporation, MAC, ME and the shareholders of ME.
(d)
Redemption
. In the event that (i) on or before December 31, 2000, the Corporation shall not have received the Nasdaq Confirmation or (ii) on or before June 30, 2001, the shareholders of the Corporation do not approve the conversion into Common Shares of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued in connection with the ME Merger, and provided that the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock have not exercised their rights pursuant to Article 9 of the ME Merger Agreement, the Corporation shall, unless the period for redemption is extended by the Board of Directors of the Corporation, redeem the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock by paying on the date set for redemption, which will be no more than sixty days and not less than thirty days from December 15, 2001 (the “Redemption Date”), an amount (the “Redemption Price”) equal to the sum of $.001 per share of Series B Preferred Stock, subject to the following terms and conditions.
(i) The Corporation shall give notice (the “Redemption Notice”) not more than sixty days and not less than thirty days prior to the Redemption Date by first class United States mail to each holder of record of shares of Series B Preferred Stock called for redemption (the “Redeemed Shares”) at his address appearing on the stock transfer books of the Corporation, and
(ii) The Corporation may pay the Redemption Price for any Redeemed Shares from the surplus and stated capital of the Corporation, but no such redemption shall be made if the Corporation would thereby become insolvent or if stated capital is used, the redemption would reduce the net assets of the Corporation below the stated capital remaining after giving effect to the cancellation of the Redeemed Shares
(e)
Voting Rights.
(i) In addition to any other rights provided for herein or by law, the holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote together with the holders of Common Shares as one class on all matters as to which holders of Common Shares shall be entitled to vote in the same manner and with the same effect as such holders Common Shares. In any such vote each share of Series B Preferred Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to five and four-tenths (5.4) votes per share of Series B Preferred Stock calculated to the nearest whole number
(ii) So long as at least 36,428 shares of Series B Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the consent of the holders of two-thirds of the then outstanding Series B Preferred Stock, voting as one class either expressed in writing or at a meeting called for that purpose shall be necessary to permit effect or validate the creation and issuance of any series of preferred stock or other security of the Corporation which is senior as to Distributions to the Series B Preferred Stock.
(iii) So long as at least 36,428 shares of Series B Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the consent of two-thirds of the holders of the then outstanding Series B Preferred Stock, voting as one class, either expressed in writing or as a meeting called for that purpose shall be necessary to repeal, amend or otherwise change this Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended, in a manner which would alter or change the powers, preferences, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions of the Series B Preferred Stock so as to adversely affect the Series B Preferred Stock
(iv) In the event that the holders of the Series B Stock are required to vote as a class on another matter, the affirmative vote of holders of not less than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding of Series B Preferred Stock shall be required to approve each such matter to be voted upon, and if any matter is approved by such requisite percentage of holders of Series B Preferred Stock, such matter shall bind all holders Series B Preferred Stock
(f)
Preemptive Rights.
Holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall have no preemptive rights.
(g)
Liquidation Rights.
Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, each holder of shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, immediately after any distribution of securities required by the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation, in preference to any distributions of any of the assets or surplus funds of the Corporation to the holders of the Common Shares and pari passu with any distribution of Parity Securities an amount equal to $.001 per share of Series B Preferred Stock, plus an additional amount equal to any dividends declared but unpaid on such shares before any payments shall be made or any assets distributed to holders of any class of Common Shares. If upon any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the assets of the Corporation shall be insufficient to pay the holders of shares of the Series B Preferred Stock the amount required under the preceding sentence, then all remaining assets of the Corporation shall be distributed ratably to holders of the shares of the Series B Preferred Stock. An amount equal to $.001 per share plus an additional amount equal to any dividend declared but unpaid on such Common Shares shall then be paid ratably to the holders of the Common Shares. All
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remaining thereafter shall then be distributed, pari passu, to all the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock. Series B Preferred Stock (on the basis as if all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock had been converted into Common Shares in accordance with paragraph © above) and all Common Shares.
6. This Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was approved by the Board of Directors of the Corporation at a meeting of such Board of Directors held on November 13, 2000, as authorized by Article FOURTH of the Certificate of Incorporation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have signed this Certificate this 14 day of November, 200, and do hereby affirm, under penalties of perjury, that the statements contained herein have been examined by us and are true and correct.
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/s/ Ira Levy
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Ira Levy, President
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/s/ Steven J. Lubman
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Steven J. Lubman, Secretary
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
of the
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
of
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
Under 805 the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York
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STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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FILED
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NOV 15 2000
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TAX $
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0
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BY:
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illegible
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NASSAU
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Filed by.
Snow Becker Krauss PC
605 Third Avenue - 25th Floor
New York, New York 10158-0125
(212) 687 3860
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
I hereby certify that the annexed copy has been compared with the original document in the custody of the Secretary of State and that the same is a true copy of said original.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the Department of State, at the City of Albany, on January 15, 2010.
/s/ Daniel E. Shapiro
Daniel E. Shapiro
First Deputy Secretary of State
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
of the
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
of
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
Under Section 805 of the Business Corporation Law
The undersigned, being the President and Secretary of Surge Components, Inc. (the "Corporation"), do hereby certify and set forth.
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The name of the corporation is Surge Components, Inc. (the "Corporation").
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The date the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed with the Department of State is November 24, 1981.
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Article FOURTH of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended to the date hereof, authorizes the issuance of up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Preferred Stock"), of the Corporation in one or more series, from time to time, with each such series to have such designations, powers, preferences, and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof as may be stated and expressed in he resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of such series adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation, said Board of Directors being expressly vested with authority to adopt any such resolution or resolutions.
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The Board of Directors of the Corporation has, by resolutions duly adopted, authorized (a) 260,000 of the 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock of the Corporation to be designated Non-Voting. Redeemable Convertible Series A Preferred Stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), of which 239,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock have been issued and are outstanding as of the date hereof, and (b) 200,000 of the 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock of the Corporation to be designated Voting Redeemable Convertible Series B Preferred Stock, par value $,001 per share (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), of which 178,276.55 shares of Series B Preferred Stock have been issued as of the date hereof.
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Article FOURTH of the Certificate of Incorporation is amended by the addition of a provision fixing the number, designation, relative rights, preferences, and limitations of the Voting Redeemable Convertible Series C Preferred Stock as fixed by the Board of the Corporation in resolutions duly adopted by said Board of Directors pursuant to the authority vested in it by the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation.
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Article FOURTH of the Certificate of Incorporation is hereby amended to add the following provision to the end of Article FOURTH.
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Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Series C Preferred Stock
1.
Number Authorized and Designation
Of the 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized under this Article FOURTH, the Corporation shall have the authority to issue up to 100,000 shares designated as Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Series C Preferred Stock, $.001 par value per share (referred to herein as "Series C Preferred Stock").
2.
Rights, Preferences and Limitations
The relative rights, preferences and limitations of Series C Preferred Stock are as follows.
(a)
Rank.
The Series C Preferred Stock shall rank (i) senior to the common stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Common Stock"), of the Corporation, (ii) senior to any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation hereafter created specifically ranking by its terms junior to any Series C Preferred Stock of whatever subdivision, (iii) except as specifically provided in this section 2, on parity with any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation created specifically ranking by its terms on parity with the Series C Preferred Stock, including but not limited to, the Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, in each case, as to distributions of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, whether voluntarily or involuntarily.
(b)
Dividends
(i) The dividend rate on the shares of Series C Preferred Stock shall be $.50 per share per annum. Such dividends shall be cumulative and accrue on each share of Series C Preferred Stock from April 15, 2001 and shall be payable in cash if, when and as declared by the Board of Directors, on June 30, and December 31, of each year, commencing with June 30, 2001. Each such dividend shall be paid to the holders of record of shares of the Series C Preferred Stock as they appear on the stock register of the Corporation on such record date, not exceeding 30 days nor less than ten days preceding the payment date thereof, as shall be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation or a duly authorized committee thereof.
(ii) When dividends are not paid in full or declared in full and sums set apart for the payment thereof upon the Series C Preferred Stock and any other Preferred Stock ranking on a parity as to dividends with the Series C Preferred Stock, all dividends declared upon shares of Series C Preferred Stock and any other Preferred Stock ranking on a parity as to dividends shall be declared
pro rata
so that in all cases the amount of dividends declared per share on the Series C Preferred Stock and such other Preferred Stock shall bear to each other the same ratio that accumulated dividends per share, including dividends accrued or in arrears, on the shares of Series C Preferred Stock and such other Preferred Stock bear to each other. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, unless full cumulative dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock have been paid, or declared in full and sums set apart for the payment thereof, no dividends shall be declared or paid or set aside for payment or other distribution made upon the Common Stock or any other stock of the Corporation ranking junior to or on a parity with the Series C Preferred Stock as to dividends or liquidation rights, nor shall any Common Stock or any other stock of the Corporation ranking junior to or on a parity with the Series C Preferred Stock as to dividends or upon liquidation be redeemed, purchased, exchanged or otherwise acquired for any consideration (or any payment made to or available for a sinking fund for the redemption of any shares of such stock) by the Corporation or any subsidiary (except by conversion into or exchange for stock of the Corporation ranking junior to the Series C Preferred Stock as to dividends and liquidation rights).
(iii) In the event that the outstanding share of Series C Preferred Stock are converted into shares of Common Stock pursuant to paragraph 2(c) on or before April 15, 2001, the holders of Series C Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to any declaration or payment of dividends pursuant to this paragraph 2(b).
(c)
Conversion
Upon (i) the receipt by the Corporation from the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("Nasdaq") of confirmation (the "Nasdaq") of confirmation (the "Nasdaq Confirmation") that the conversion into shares of Common Stock of the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the terms of the Investment Banking Agreement, dated as of November 14, 2000 (the "Investment Banking Agreement"), between the Corporation and Equilink Capital Partners, LLC, does not require shareholder approval under the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules or (ii) shareholder approval of the conversion into Common Stock of the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the terms of the Investment Banking Agreement, all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Series C Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares of Common Stock at a rate of ten Common Shares for every share of Series C Preferred Stock so converted.
(d)
Redemption
In the event that (i) on or before December 31, 2000, the Corporation shall not have received the Nasdaq Confirmation or (ii) on or before June 20, 2001, the shareholders of the Corporation do not approve the conversion into shares of Common Stock of the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the terms of the Investment Banking Agreement, upon the affirmative vote by the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock, the Corporation shall, unless the period for redemption is extended by the Board of Directors of the Corporation, redeem the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock by paying on the date set for redemption, which will be no more than sixty days and not less than thirty days from April 16, 2001 (the "Redemption Date"), an amount (the "Redemption Price") equal to the sum of $5.00 per share of Series C Preferred Stock, subject to the following terms and conditions.
(i) The Corporation shall give notice (the "Redemption Notice") not more than sixty days and not less than thirty days prior to the Redemption Date by first class United States mail to each holder of record of shares of Series C Preferred Stock called for redemption (the "Redeemed Shares") at such holder's address appearing on the stock transfer books of the Corporations, and
(ii) The Corporation may pay the Redemption Price for any Redeemed Shares from the surplus and stated capital of the Corporation, but no such redemption shall be made if the Corporation would thereby become insolvent or, if stated capital is used, the redemption would reduce the net assets of the Corporation below the stated capital remaining after giving effect to the cancellation of the Redeemed Shares.
(e)
Voting Rights
(i) Except to the extent provided for in this paragraph 2(e) or by law, the holders of Series C Preferred Stock shall be not be entitled to vote on any matters.
(ii) So long as at least 15,200 shares of Series C Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the consent of the holders of two-thirds of the then outstanding Series C Preferred Stock, voting as one class, either expressed in writing or at a meeting called for that purpose, shall be necessary to permit, effect or validate the creation and issuance of any series of preferred stock or other security of the Corporation which is senior as to payment of dividends to the Series C Preferred Stock.
(iii) So long as at least 15,200 shares of Series C Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the consent of two-thirds of the holders of the then outstanding Series C Preferred Stock, voting as one class, either expressed in writing or at a meeting called for that purpose, shall be necessary to repeal, amend or otherwise change this Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended, in a manner which would alter or change the powers, preferences, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions of the Series C Preferred Stock so as to adversely affect the Series C Preferred Stock.
(iv) In the event that the holders of the Series C Stock are required to vote as a class on any other matter, the affirmative vote of holders of not less than fifty percent of the outstanding of Series C Preferred Stock shall be required to approve each such matter to be voted upon, and if any matter is approved by such requisite percentage of holders of Series C Preferred Stock, such natter shall bind all holders of Series C Preferred Stock.
(f)
Preemptive Rights
Holders of Series C Preferred Stock shall have no preemptive rights.
(g)
Liquidation Rights
In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the holders of shares of Series C Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive out of the remaining assets of the Corporation available for distribution to shareholders, before any distribution of assets is made to holders of Common Stock or any other class or series of stock of the Corporation ranking junior to the Series C Preferred Stock liquidating distributions in an amount equal to $5.00 per share, plus an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid dividends on each such share up to the date fixed for amount equal to all accrued and unpaid dividends on each such share up to the date fixed for such distribution. If upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the amounts payable with respect to the Series C Preferred Stock and any other shares of stock of the Corporation ranking (as to any such distribution) on a parity with the Series C Preferred Stock are not paid in full, holders of the Series C Preferred Stock and of such other shares of stock will share ratably in any such distribution of assets of the Corporation in proportion to the full respective preferential amounts to which they are entitled. After payment of the full amount of the liquidating, distribution to which they are entitled, the holders of shares of Series C Preferred Stock will not be entitled to any further participation in any distribution of assets by the Corporation.
For the purpose of this paragraph 2(g), a distribution of assets in any dissolution winding up, liquidation or reorganization shall not include (i) any consolidation or merger of the Corporation with or into any other corporation, (ii) any dissolution, liquidation, winding up of reorganization of the Corporation immediately followed by reincorporation's assets to another corporation,
provided
that, in each such case, effective provision is made in the certificate of incorporation of the resulting and surviving corporation of otherwise for the protection of the rights of the holders of shares of Series C Preferred Stock.
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This Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was authorized by the Unanimous Written Consent of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, dated as of November 24, 2000, as authorized by Article FOURTH of the Certificate of Incorporation.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have signed this Certificate this 30
th
day of November, 2000, and do hereby affirm, under penalties of perjury that the statements contained herein have been examined by us and are true and correct.
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/s/ Ira Levy
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Ira Levy, President
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/s/ Steven J. Lubman
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Steven J. Lubman, Secretary
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
of the
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
of
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
Under 805 the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York
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STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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FILED
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DEC 04 2000
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TAX $
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BY
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JAN
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NASSAU
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Filed by:
Snow Becker Krauss PC
605 Third Avenue - 25th Floor
New York, New York 10158-0125
(212) 687-3860
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
I hereby certify that the annexed copy has been compared with the original document in the custody of the Secretary of State and that the same is a true copy of said original.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the Department of State, at the City of Albany, on January 15, 2010.
/s/ Daniel E. Shapiro
Daniel E. Shapiro
First Deputy Secretary of State
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CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE
OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
Under Section 805-A of the Business Corporation Law
The undersigned being the Chief Executive Officer of Surge Components, Inc., hereby certifies:
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The name of the corporation is Surge Components, Inc.
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The Certificate of Incorporation of the corporation was filed by the Department of State on November 24, 1981.
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The Certificate of Incorporation is hereby changed as authorized by Section 803b of the Business Corporation Law to effect the following:
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The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of the process served upon him against such corporation is changed to 95 East Jefryn Boulevard, Deer Park, New York 11729.
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This certificate of change has been approved by Unanimous Consent of the Board of Directors.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereto sign my name and affirm that the statements contained herein are true under the penalties of perjury, this 31
st
day of January, 2005.
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/s/ Ira Levy
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Ira Levy, Chief Executive Officer
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CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE
OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
Under Section 805-A of the Business Corporation Law
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STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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FILED
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FEB 01 2005
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TAX $
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BY:
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K7
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NASSAU
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KALIN LEVINE WEINBERG LLC
494 Eighth Avenue, Suite 800
New York, NY 10001
2
Exhibit 3.2
BY LAWS
OF
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
(A New York corporation)
ARTICLE I
Offices
SECTION 1.
Principal Office.
The principal office of the Corporation within the State of New York shall be in the Town of Deer Park, County of Suffolk.
SECTION 2.
Other Offices.
The Corporation may also have an office other than said principal office at such place or places, either within or without the State of New York, as the Board of Directors shall from time to time determine as the business of the Corporation may require.
ARTICLE II
Meetings of Shareholders
SECTION 1.
Place of Meetings.
All
meetings of the
shareholders for the election of directors or for any other purpose shall be held in the State of New York, at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, or at such other place, either within or without the State of New York, as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 2.
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the
shareholders of the Corporation for the election of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting, commencing with the year subsequent to the year of incorporation, shall be held at such date and time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of meeting or in a duly executed waiver thereof.
SECTION 3.
Special Meetings.
Special meetings of the
shareholders, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called at any time by the Board of Directors or the Chairman of the Board, if one shall have been elected, or the President and shall be called by the Secretary upon the request in writing of a shareholder or shareholders holding of record at least fifty percent of the outstanding shares of the Corporation entitled to vote at such meeting.
SECTION 4.
Notice of Meeting.
Notice of the place, date and hour of holding of each annual and special meeting of the shareholders and, unless it is the annual meeting, the purpose or purposes thereof, shall be given personally or by mail in a postage prepaid envelope, not less than ten or more than fifty days before the date of such meeting, to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting, and, if mailed, it shall be directed to such shareholder at his address as it appears on the record of shareholders, unless he shall have filed with the Secretary of the Corporation a written request that notices to him be mailed at some other address, in which case it shall be directed to him at such other address. Any such notice for any meeting other than the annual meeting shall indicate that it is being issued at the direction of the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Chief Executive Officer or the Secretary, whichever, shall attend such meeting in person or by proxy and shall not, prior to the conclusion of such meeting, protest the lack of notice thereof, or who shall, either before or after the meeting, submit a signed waiver of notice, in person or by proxy. Unless the Board of Directors shall fix a new record date for an adjourned meeting, notice of such adjourned meeting need not be given if the time and place to which the meeting shall be adjourned were announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken.
SECTION 5.
Quorum.
At all meetings of the shareholders, the holders of a majority of the shares of the Corporation issued and outstanding and entitled to vote thereat shall be present in person or by proxy to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except as otherwise provided by statute. In the absence of a quorum, the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote may adjourn the meeting from time to time. At any such adjourned meeting at which a quorum may be present, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally called.
SECTION
6.
Organization.
At each meeting of the
shareholders, the Chairman of the Board, if one shall have been elected, or in his absence or if one shall not have elected, the President shall act as chairman of the meeting. The Secretary, or in his absence or inability to act, the person whom the chairman of the meeting shall appoint secretary of the meeting, shall act as secretary of the meeting and keep the minutes thereof.
SECTION 7.
Order of Business.
The order of business at all meetings of the shareholders shall be as determined by the chairman of the meeting.
SECTION 8.
V
oting
.
Except
as otherwise provided by
statute or the Certificate of Incorporation, each holder of record
of shares of the Corporation having voting power shall be entitled
at each meeting of the shareholders to one vote for each share
standing in his name on the record of shareholders of the Corporation:
(a)
on the date fixed pursuant to the provisions of
Section 6 of Article V of these By-Laws as the record date for the determination of the shareholders who shall be entitled to notice of and to vote at such meeting; or
(b)
if no such record date shall have been so fixed,
then at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice thereof shall be given.
Each shareholder entitled to vote at any meeting of the shareholders may authorize another person or persons to act for him by a proxy signed by such shareholder or his attorney-in- fact. Any such proxy shall be delivered to the secretary of such meeting at or prior to the time designated in the order of business for so delivering such proxies. Except as otherwise provided by statute or the Certificate of Incorporation or these By-Laws, any corporate action to be taken by vote of the shareholders shall be authorized by a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of shareholders by the holders of shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on such action. Unless required by statute, or determined by the chairman of the meeting to be advisable, the vote on any question need not be by ballot. On a vote by ballot, each ballot shall be signed by the shareholder voting, or by his proxy, if there be such proxy, and shall state the number of shares voted.
SECTION 9.
List of Shareholders.
A list of shareholders as of the record date, certified by the Secretary of the Corporation or by the transfer agent for the Corporation, shall be produced at any meeting of the shareholders upon the request of any shareholder made at or prior to such meeting.
SECTION 10.
Inspectors.
The Board of Directors may, in advance of any meeting of shareholders, appoint one or more inspectors to act at such meeting or any adjournment thereof. If inspectors are not selected in advance of a meeting or any of the inspectors so appointed shall fail to appear or act, the chairman of the meeting shall, acting on his own or on the request of any shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting, appoint one or more inspectors. Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of his duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector at such meeting with strict impartiality and according to the best of his ability. The inspectors shall determine the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, the number of shares represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum, the validity and effect of proxies, and shall receive votes, ballots or consents, hear and determine all challenges and questions arising in connection with the right to vote, count and tabulate all votes, ballots or consents, determine the results, and do such acts as are proper to conduct the election
or vote with fairness to all shareholders.On request of the
chairman of the meeting or any shareholder entitled to vote thereat, the inspectors shall make a report in writing of any challenge, request or matter determined by them and shall execute a certificate of any fact found by them. No director or candidate for the office of director shall act as an inspector of an election of directors. Inspectors need not be shareholders.
SECTION 11.
Action by Consent.
Whenever shareholders are required or permitted to take any action by vote, such action may be taken without a meeting or written consent, setting forth the action so taken signed by the holders of all outstanding shares of the Corporation entitled to vote thereon.
ARTICLE III
Board of Directors
SECTION 1.
General Powers.
The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed under the direction of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may exercise all such authority and powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or the Certificate of Incorporation directed or required to be exercised or done by the shareholders.
SECTION 2.
Number, Qualifications, Election and Term of
Office.
The number of directors constituting the initial Board of Directors will be 3. Thereafter, the number of directors may be fixed, from time to time, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors or by action of the shareholders of the Corporation; provided, however, that the number of directors shall not be less than three, except that when all the shares of the Corporation are owned beneficially by less than three shareholders, the number of directors may be less than three but not less than the number of shareholders. Any decrease in the number of directors shall be effective at the time of the next succeeding annual meeting of the shareholders unless there shall be vacancies in the Board of Directors, in which case such decrease may become effective at any time prior to the next succeeding annual meeting to the extent of the number of such vacancies. All the directors shall be at least eighteen years of age. Directors need not be shareholders. Except as otherwise provided by statute or these By-Laws, the directors (other than members of the initial Board of Directors) shall be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders. At each meeting of the shareholders for the election of directors at which a quorum is present, the persons receiving a plurality of the votes cast at such election shall be elected. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the shareholders and until his successor shall have been elected
and qualified, or until his death, or until he shall have resigned, or have been removed, as hereinafter provided in these By-Laws.
SECTION 3.
Place of Meetings.
Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation in the State of New York or at such other place, within or without such State, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as shall be specified in the notice of any such meeting.
SECTION
4.
First Meeting.
The Board of Directors shall meet for the purpose of organization, the election of officers and the transaction of other business, as soon as practicable after each annual meeting of the shareholders, on the same day and at the same place where such annual meeting shall be held. Notice of such meeting need not be given. Such meeting may be held at any other time or place (within or without the State of
New
York) which shall be specified in a notice thereof given as hereinafter provided in Section 7 of this Article III.
SECTION 5.
Regular Meetings.
Regular meetings of the
Board of Directors shall be held at such time and place as the Board of Directors may fix. If any day fixed for a regular meeting shall be a legal holiday at the place where the meeting is to be held, then the meeting which would otherwise be held on that day shall be held at the same hour on the next succeeding business day. Notice of regular meetings of the Board of Directors need not be given except as otherwise required by statute or these By-Laws.
SECTION 6.
Special Meetings.
Special meetings of the
Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman of the Board, if one shall have been elected, or by two or more directors of the Corporation or by the President.
SECTION
7.
Notice of Meetings.
Notice of each special meeting of the Board of Directors (and of each regular meeting for which notice shall be required) shall be given by the Secretary as hereinafter provided in this Section 7, in which notice shall be stated the time and place of the meeting. Except as otherwise required by these By-Laws, such notice need not state the purposes of such meeting. Notice of each director, addressed to him at his residence or usual place of business, by first-class mail, at least two days before the day on which such meeting is to be held, or shall be sent addressed to him at such place by telegraph, cable, telex, telecopier or other similar means, or be delivered to him personally or be given to him by telephone, or other similar means, at least twenty-four hours before the time at which such meeting is to be held. Notice of any such meeting need not be given to any director who shall, either before or after the meeting, submit a signed waiver of notice or who shall attend such meeting without protesting, prior to or at its commencement, the lack of notice to him.
SECTION 8.
Quorum and Manner of Acting.
A majority of the entire Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors, and, except as otherwise expressly required by statute or the Certificate of Incorporation or these By-Laws, the act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors. In the absence of a quorum at any meeting of the Board of Directors, a majority of the directors present thereat may adjourn such meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of any such adjourned meeting shall be given to the directors unless such time and place were announced at the meeting at which the adjournment was taken, to the other directors. At any adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally called. The directors shall act only as a Board and the individual directors shall have no power as such.
SECTION 9.
Organization.
At each meeting of the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, if one shall have been elected, or, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board or if one shall not have been elected, the President (or, in his absence, another director chosen by a majority of the directors present) shall act as Chairman of the meeting and preside thereat. The Secretary (or, in his absence, any person who shall be an Assistant Secretary, if any of them shall be present at such meeting, appointed by the chairman) shall act as secretary of the meeting and keep the minutes thereof.
SECTION 10.
Resignations.
Any director of the
Corporation may resign at any time by giving written notice of his resignation to the Board of Directors or the Chairman of the Board or the President or the Secretary. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or, if the time when it shall become effective shall not be specified therein, immediately upon its receipt. Unless otherwise specified herein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.
SECTION 11.
Vacancies.
Subject to any express provision
of the Certificate of Incorporation, any vacancy in the Board of Directors, whether arising from death, resignation, removal (with or without cause), an increase in the number of directors or any other cause, may be filled by the vote of a majority of the directors then in office, though less than a quorum, or by the shareholders at the next annual meeting thereof or at a special meeting thereof. Each director so elected shall hold office until the next meeting of the shareholders in which the election of directors is in the regular order of business and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified.
SECTION 12.
Removal of Directors.
Except as otherwise
provided by statute, any director may be removed, either with or
without cause, at any time, by a majority of the shareholders at a special meeting thereof. Except as otherwise provided by statute, any director may be removed for cause by the Board of Directors at a special meeting thereof.
SECTION 13.
Compensation.
The Board of Directors shall
have authority to fix the compensation, including fees and reimbursement of expenses, of directors for services to the Corporation in any capacity.
SECTION 14.
Committees.
The Board of Directors may, by
resolution passed by a majority of the entire Board of Directors, designate one or more committees, including an executive committee, each committee to consist of three or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board of Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. Except to the extent restricted by statute or the Certificate of Incorporation, each such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution creating it, shall have and may exercise all the authority of the Board of Directors. Each such committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and have such name as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors.
SECTION 15.
Action by Consent.
Unless restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation, any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of Directors or such committee consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the action. The resolution and the written consents thereto by the Members of the Board of Directors or such committee shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors or such committee.
SECTION 16.
Telephonic Meeting.
Unless restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation, any one or more members of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or such committee by means of a conference telephone or similar communication equipment allowing all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at a meeting.
ARTICLE IV
Officers
SECTION 1.
Number and Qualifications.
The officers of the Corporation shall be elected by the Board of Directors and may
include the President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, one or more vice Presidents, the Secretary, and the Treasurer. If the Board of Directors wishes, it may also elect as an officer of the Corporation a Chairman of the Board and may elect other officers (including one or more Assistant Treasurers and one or more Assistant Secretaries), as may be necessary or desirable for the business of the Corporation. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person, except the offices of President and Secretary; provided, however, that such two offices may be held by the same person if all of the outstanding shares of the Corporation are owned by such person. Each officer shall hold office until the first meeting of the Board of Directors following the next annual meeting of the shareholders, and until his successor shall have been elected and shall have qualified, or until his death, or until he shall have resigned or have been removed, as hereinafter provided in these By-Laws.
SECTION
2.
Resignations.
Any officer of the Corporation may resign at any time by giving written notice of his resignation to the Board of Directors or the Chairman of the Board or the President or the Secretary. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or, if the time when it shall become effective shall not be specified therein, immediately upon its receipt. Unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of any such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.
SECTION 3. Removal.Any officer of the Corporation may be
removed, either with or without cause, at any time, by the Board of Directors at any meeting thereof.
SECTION 4.
Chairman of the Board.
The Chairman of the Board, if one shall have been elected, shall be a member of the Board and, if present, shall preside at each meeting of the Board of Directors or the shareholders. He shall advise and counsel with the President, and in his absence with other executives of the Corporation, and shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board shall not be deemed to be an officer of the Corporation.
SECTION 5.
The President.
The President shall be the chief
operating officer of the Corporation. He shall in the absence of the Chairman of the Board or if a Chairman of the Board shall not have been elected, preside at each meeting of the Board of Directors or the Shareholders. He shall perform all duties incident to the office of President and chief operating officer and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 6.
Chief Executive Officer.
The Chief Executive
officer if one shall have been elected, shall be a principal executive officer of the Corporation. He shall perform all duties incident to the office of Chief Executive officer and such other
duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 7.
Vice-President.
Each Vice-President shall
perform all such duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors, the President or the Chief Executive Officer. At the request of the President, Chief Executive Officer, or in their absence or in event of their inability or refusal to act, the Vice-Presidents in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there be no such determination, then the Vice Presidents in the order of their election), shall perform the duties of the President or Chief Executive Officer, and, when so acting, shall have the powers of and be subject to the restrictions placed upon the President or Chief Executive Officer in respect to the performance of such duties.
SECTION 8.
Chief Financial Officer.
The Chief
Financial Officer shall be responsible for the Corporation's overall financial condition and shall adopt and supervise applicable policies and procedures. He shall establish credit and collection policies, establish appropriate inventory levels, review compensation and fringe benefits for key employees, create internal control systems, enter and maintain the Corporation's commercial and investment banking relationships and shall seek positive financial public relations for the Corporation. At the request of the Board of Directors, the Chief Financial Officer shall render to the Board of Directors and account of the financial condition of the Corporation.
SECTION 9.
Treasurer.
The Treasurer shall
(a)
have charge and custody of, and be responsible for, all the funds and securities of the Corporation;
(b)
keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation;
(c)
deposit all moneys and other valuables to the credit of the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors or pursuant to its direction;
(d)
receive, and give receipts for, moneys due and payable to the Corporation from any source whatsoever;
(e)
disburse the funds of the Corporation and supervise the investments of its funds, taking proper vouchers therefor;
(f)
render to the Board of Directors, whenever the Board of Directors may require, an account of the financial condition of the Corporation; and
(g) in general, perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 10.
Secretary.
The Secretary shall
(a)
keep or cause to be kept in one or more books provided for the purpose, the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, the committees of the Board of Directors and the shareholders;
(b)
see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws and as required by law;
(c)
be custodian of the records and the seal of the Corporation and affix and attest the seal to all certificates for shares of the Corporation (unless the seal of the Corporation on such certificates shall be a facsimile, as hereinafter provided) and affix and attest the seal to all other documents to be executed on behalf of the Corporation under its seal;
(d)
see that the books, reports, statements, certificates and other documents and records required by law to be kept and filed are properly kept and filed; and
(e)
in general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 11.
The Assistant Treasurer.
The Assistant
Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there be no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of his inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer and shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 12.
The Assistant Secretary.
The Assistant
Secretary, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there be no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of his inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary and shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 13.
Officers' Bond or Other Security.
If required by the Board of Directors, any office of the Corporation shall give a bond or other security for the faithful performance of his duties, in such amount and with such surety or sureties as the Board of Directors may require.
SECTION 14.
Compensation.
The compensation of the
officers of the Corporation for their services as such officers shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors. An officer of the Corporation shall not be prevented from receiving compensation by reason of the fact that he is also a director of the Corporation.
ARTICLE V
Shares, etc.
SECTION 1.
Share Certificates.
Each owner of shares of
the Corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate, in such form as shall be approved by the Board of Directors, certifying the number of shares of the Corporation owned by him. The certificates representing shares shall be signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman of the Board or the President or a Vice-President and by the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer and sealed with the seal of the Corporation (which seal may be a facsimile, engraved or printed); provided, however, that where any such certificate is countersigned by a transfer agent, or is registered by a registrar (other than the Corporation or one of its employees), the signatures of the Chairman of the Board, President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer upon such certificates may facsimiles, engraved or printed. In case any officer who shall have signed any such certificate shall have ceased to be such officer before such certificate shall be issued, it may nevertheless be issued by the Corporation which the same effect as if such officer were still in office at the date of their issue. When the Corporation is authorized to issue shares of more than one class, there shall be set forth upon the face or back of the certificate, or the certificate shall have a statement that the Corporation will furnish to any shareholder upon request and without charge, a full statement of the designation, relative rights, preferences, and limitations of the shares of each class authorized to be issued and, if the Corporation is authorized to issue any class of preferred shares in series, the designation, relative rights, preferences and limitations of each such series so far as the same have been fixed and the authority of the Board of Directors to designate and fix the relative rights, preferences and limitation of other series.
SECTION 2.
Books of Account and Record of Shareholders.
There shall be kept correct and complete books and records of account of all the business and transactions of the Corporation. There shall also be kept, at the office of the Corporation, in the State of New York, or at the office of its transfer agent in said State, a record containing the names and addresses of all
shareholders of the Corporation, the number of shares held by each, and the dates when they became the holders of record thereof.
SECTION 3.
Transfer of Shares.
Transfers of shares of the Corporation shall be made on the records of the Corporation only upon authorization by the registered holder thereof, or by his attorney thereunto authorized by power of attorney duly executed and filed with the Secretary or with a transfer agent, and on surrender of the certificate or certificates for such shares properly endorsed or accompanied by a duly executed stock transfer power and the payment of all taxes thereon. The person in whose name shares shall stand on the record of shareholders of the Corporation shall be deemed the owner thereof for all purposes as regards the Corporation. Whenever any transfer of shares shall be made for collateral security and not absolutely and written notice thereof shall be given to the Secretary or to a transfer agent, such fact shall be noted on the records of the Corporation.
SECTION 4.
Transfer Agents and Registrars.
The Board of Directors may appoint, or authorize any officer or officers to appoint, one or more transfer agents and one or more registrars and my require all certificates for shares of stock to bear the signature of any of them.
SECTION 5.
Regulations.
The Board of Directors may make such additional rules and regulations, not inconsistent with these By-Laws, as it may deem expedient concerning the issue, transfer and registration of certificates for shares of the Corporation.
SECTION 6.
Fixing of Record Date.
The Board of Directors may fix, in advance, a date not more than fifty nor less than ten days before the date then fixed for the holding of any meeting of the shareholders or before the last day on which the consent or dissent of the shareholders may be effectively expressed for any purpose without a meeting, as the time as of which the shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at such meeting or whose consent or dissent is required or may be expressed for any purpose, as the case may be, shall be determined, and all persons who were shareholders of record of voting shares at such time, and no others, shall be entitled to notice of and to vote at such meeting or to express their consent or dissent, as the case may be. The Board of Directors may fix, in advance, a date not more than fifty nor less than ten days preceding the date fixed for the payment of any dividend or the making or any distribution or the allotment of rights to subscribe for securities of the Corporation, or for the delivery of evidences of rights or evidences of interests arising out of any change, conversion or exchange of shares or other securities, as the record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to receive any such dividend, distribution, allotment, rights or interests, and in such case only the shareholders of record at the time so fixed shall be entitled to
receive such dividend, distribution, allotment, rights or interests.
SECTION 7.
Lost, Destroyed or Mutilated Certificates.
The holder of any certificate representing shares of the Corporation shall immediately notify the Corporation of any loss, destruction or mutilation of such certificate in the place of any certificate theretofore issued by it which the owner thereof shall allege to have been lost or destroyed or which shall have been mutilated. The Board of Directors may, in its discretion, require such owner or his legal representatives to give to the Corporation a bond in such sum, limited or unlimited, and in such form and with such surety or sureties as the Board of Directors in its absolute discretion shall determine, to indemnify the Corporation against any claim that may be made against it on account of the alleged loss or destruction of any such certificate, or the issuance of such new certificate.
ARTICLE VI
Indemnification
On the terms, to the extent, and subject to the conditions prescribed by statute and by such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with statute, as the Board of Directors may in its discretion impose in general or particular cases or classes of cases, (a) the Corporation shall indemnify any person made, or threatened to be made, a party to an action or proceeding, civil or criminal, including an action by or in the right of any other corporation of any type or kind, domestic or foreign, or any partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise which any director or officer of the Corporation served in any capacity at the request of the Corporation, by reason of the fact that he, his testator or intestate, was a director or officer of the Corporation, or served such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise in any capacity, against judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, actually and necessarily incurred as a result of such action or proceeding, or any appeal therein, and (b) the Corporation may pay, in advance of final disposition of any such action or proceeding, expenses incurred by such person in defending such action or proceeding.
On the terms, to the extent, and subject to the conditions prescribed by statute and by such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with statute, as the Board of Directors may in its discretion impose in general or particular cases or classes of cases, (a) the Corporation shall indemnify any person made a party to an action by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor, by reason of the fact that he, his testator or intestate, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, against the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, actually and necessarily incurred by him in connection with an
appeal therein, and (b) the Corporation may pay, in advance of final disposition of any such action or proceeding, expenses incurred by such person in defending such action or proceeding.
ARTICLE VII
General Provisions
SECTION 1.
Dividends.
Subject to statute and the
Certificate of Incorporation, dividends upon the shares of the Corporation may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting. Dividends may be paid in cash, in property or in shares of the Corporation, unless otherwise provided by statute or the Certificate of Incorporation.
SECTION 2.
Reserves.
Before payment of any dividend,
there may be set aside out of any funds of the Corporation available for dividends such sum or sums as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, in its absolute discretion, think proper as a reserve or reserves to meet contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any property of the Corporation or for such other purpose as the Board of Directors may think conducive to the interests of the Corporation. The Board of Directors may modify or abolish any such reserves in the manner in which it was created.
SECTION 3.
Seal.
The seal of the Corporation shall be in such form as shall be approved by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 4.
Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year of the
Corporation shall begin on December 1, but may thereafter be changed by resolution of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 5.
Checks, Notes, Drafts, Etc.
All checks, notes, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money of the Corporation shall be signed, endorsed or accepted in the name of the Corporation by such officers, person or persons as from time to time may be designated by the Board of Directors or by an officer or officers authorized by the Board of Directors to make such designation.
SECTION 6.
Execution of Contracts, Deeds, Etc.
The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation to enter into or execute and deliver any and all deeds, bonds, mortgages, contracts and other obligations or instruments, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
SECTION
7.
Voting of Stocks in Other Corporations.
Unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Board of Directors, the
Chairman of the Board or the President, from time to time, may (or may appoint one or more attorneys or agents to) cast the votes which the Corporation may be entitled to cast as a shareholder or otherwise in any other corporation, any of whose shares or securities may be held by the Corporation, at meetings of the holders of the shares or other securities of such other corporation, or to consent in writing to any action may any such other corporation. In the event one or more attorneys or agents are appointed, the Chairman of the Board or the President may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consent. The Chairman of the Board or the President may, or may instruct the attorneys or agents appointed to, execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the Corporation and under its seal or otherwise, such written proxies, consents, waivers or other instruments as may be necessary or proper in the premises.
ARTICLE VIII
Amendments
These By-Laws may be amended or repealed or new By-Laws may be adopted at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which a quorum is present or represented, by the vote of the holders of shares entitled to vote in the election of directors provided that notice of the proposed amendment or repeal or adoption of new By-Laws is contained in the notice of such meeting. These By-Laws may also be amended or repealed or new By-Laws may be adopted by the Board at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors. If any By-Law regulating an impending election of directors is adopted, amended or repealed by the Board of Directors, there shall be set forth in the notice of the next meeting of the shareholders for the election of directors the By-Law so adopted, amended or repealed, together with a concise statement of the changes made. By-Laws adopted by the Board of Directors may be amended or repealed by the shareholders.
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Exhibit 10.1
A
35
— Lease, Business Premises.
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DISTRIBUTED BY
BlumbergExcelsior Inc.
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Loft, Office or Store 1l -98
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NYC 10013
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This Lease
made the
01st
day of
October
2000
between
Great American Realty of 95 Jefryn Blvd., LLC
2131 Newbridge Road Bellmore, NY 11710
hereinafter referred to as LANDLORD, and
Surge Componets
hereinafter jointly, severally and collectively referred to as TENANT.
Witnesseth,
that the Landlord hereby leases to the Tenant, and the Tenant hereby hires and takes from the Landlord
11625 sq. ft., 2000 base year, taxes, CAM. and insurance
in the building known as
9
5
jefryn boulevard, deer park,
NY 11729
to be used and occupied by the Tenant
Office space & Warehouse Storage
and for no other purpose, for a term to commence on
October 1, 2000
and to end on
SEPTEMBER 31, 2010
unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided, at the ANNUAL RENT of
See attached rider
all payable in equal monthly instalments in advance on the first day of each and every calendar month during said term, except the first instalment, which shall be paid upon the execution hereof.
THE TENANT JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY COVENANTS:
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FIRST.—That the Tenant will pay the rent as above provided.
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REPAIRS
ORDINANCES
AND
VIOLATIONS
ENTRY
INDEMNIFY
LANDLORD
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SECOND.—That, throughout said term the Tenant will take good care of the demised premises, fixtures and appur-tenances, and all alterations, additions and improvements to either; make all repairs in and about the same necessary to preserve them in good order and condition, which repairs shall be, in quality and class, equal to the original work; promptly pay the expense of such repairs; suffer no waste or injury; give prompt notice to the Landlord of any fire that may occur; execute and comply with all laws, rules, orders, ordinances and regulations at any time issued or in force (except those requiring structural alterations), applicable to the demised premises or to the Tenant's occupation thereof, of the Federal, State and Local Governments, and of each and every department, bureau and official thereof, and of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters; permit at all times during usual business hours, the Landlord and repre-sentatives of the Landlord to enter the demised permit for the purpose of inspection, and to exhibit them for purposes of sale or rental; suffer the Landlord to make repairs and improvements to all parts of the building, and to comply with all orders and requirements of governmental authority applicable to said building or to any occupation thereof; suffer the Landlord to erect, use, maintain, repair and replace pipes and conduits in the demised premises and to the floors above and below; forever indemnify and save harmless the Landlord for and against any and all liability, penalties, damages, expenses and judgments arising from injury during said term to person or property of any nature, occasioned wholly or in part by any act or acts, omission or omissions of the Tenant, or of the employees, guests, agents, assigns or undertenants of the Tenant and also for any matter or thing growing out of the occupation of the demised premises or of the streets, sidewalks or vaults adjacent thereto; permit, during the six months next prior to the expiration of the term the usual notice "To Let" to be placed and to remain unmolested in a conspicuous place upon the exterior of the demised premises; repair, at or before the end of the term, all injury done by the installation or removal of furniture and property; and at the end of the term, to quit and surrender the demised premises with all alterations, additions and improvements in good order and condition.
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MOVING INJURY
SURRENDER
NEGATIVE
COVENANTS
OBSTRUCTION
SIGNS
AIR
CONDITIONING
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THIRD.—That the Tenant will not disfigure or deface any part of the building, or suffer the same to be done, except so far as may be necessary to affix such trade fixtures as are herein consented to by the Landlord; the Tenant will not obstruct, or permit, the obstruction of the street or the sidewalk adjacent thereto; will not do anything, or suffer anything to be done upon the demised premises which will increase the rate of fire insurance upon the building or any of its con-tents, or be liable to cause structural injury to said building; will not permit the accumulation of waste or refuse matter, and will not, without the written consent of the Landlord first obtained in each case, either sell, assign, mortgage or transfer this lease, underlet the demised premises or any part thereof, permit the same or any part thereof to be occupied by anybody other than the Tenant and the Tenant's employees, make any alterations in the demised premises, use the demised premises or any part thereof for any purpose other than the one first above stipulated, or for any purpose deemed extra hazardous on account of fire risk, nor in violation of any law or ordinance. That the Tenant will not obstruct or permit the obstruction of the light, halls, stairway or entrances to the building, and will not erect or inscribe any sign, signals or advertisements unless and until the style and location thereof have been approved by the Landlord; and if any be erected or inscribed without such approval, the Landlord may remove the same. No water cooler, air conditioning unit or system or other apparatus shall be installed or used without the prior written consent of Landlord.
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IT IS MUTUALLY COVENANTED AND AGREED, THAT
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FIRE CLAUSE
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FOURTH.—If the demised premises shall be partially damaged by fire or other cause without the fault or neglect of Tenant, Tenant's servants, employees, agents, visitors or licensees, the damages shall be repaired by and at the expense of Landlord and the rent until such repairs shall be made shall be apportioned according to the part of the demised premises which is usable by Tenant. But If such partial damage is due to the fault or neglect of Tenant, Tenant's servants, employees, agents, visitors or licensees, without prejudice to any other rights and remedies of landlord and without prejudice to the rights of subrogation of Landlord's insurer, the damages shall be repaired by Landlord but there shall be no apportionment or abatement of rent. No penalty shall accrue for reasonable delay which may arise by reason of adjustment of Insurance on the part of Landlord and/or Tenant, and for reasonable delay on account of "labor troubles", or any other cause beyond Landlord's control. If the demised premises are totally damaged or are rendered wholly untenantable by fire or other cause, and if Landlord shall decide not to restore or not to rebuild the same, or if the building shall be so damaged that Landlord shall decide to demolish it or to rebuild it, then or in any of such events Land-lord may, within ninety (90) days after such fire or other cause, give Tenant a. notice in writing of such decision, which notice shall be given as in Paragraph Twelve hereof provided, and thereupon the term of this lease shall expire by lapse of time upon the third day after such notice is given, and Tenant shall vacate the demised premises and surrender the same to Landlord. If Tenant shall not. be in default, under this lease then, upon the termination of this lease under the conditions provided for in the sentence im-mediately preceding, Tenant's liability for rent shall cease as of the day following the casualty. Tenant hereby expressly" waives the provisions of Section 227 of the Real Property" Law and agrees that, the foregoing provisions of this Article shall govern and control in lieu thereof. If the damage or destruction be due to the fault or neglect of Tenant the debris shall be removed by, and at the expense of, Tenant.
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EMINENT
DOMAIN
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FIFTH.—If the whole or any part of the premises hereby" demised shall be taken or condemned by any competent authority for any public use or purpose then the term hereby granted shall cease from the time when possession of the part so taken shall be required for such public purpose and without apportionment of award, the Tenant hereby assigning to the Landlord all right and claim to any such award, the current rent, however, in such case to be apportioned.
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LEASE NOT
IN EFFECT
DEFAULTS
TEN DAY
NOTICE
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SIXTH,—If, before the commencement of the term, the Tenant be adjudicated a bankrupt, or make a "general assignment," or take the benefit of any insolvent act, or if a Receiver or Trustee be appointed for the Tenant's property, or if this lease or the estate of the Tenant hereunder be transferred or pass to or devolve upon any other person or corporation, or if the Tenant shall default in the performance of any agreement by the Tenant contained in any other lease to the Tenant, by the Landlord or by any corporation of which an officer of the Landlord is a Director, this lease shall thereby, at the option of the Landlord, be terminated and in that case, neither the Tenant nor anybody claiming under the Tenant shall be entitled to go into possession of the demised premises. If after the commencement of the term, any of the events mentioned above in this subdivision shall occur, or if Tenant shall make default in fulfilling any of the covenants of this lease, other than the covenants for the payment of rent or "additional rent" or if the demised premises become vacant -or deserted, the Landlord may give to the Tenant ten days' notice of intention to end the term of this lease, and thereupon at the expiration of said ten days' (if said condition which was the basis of said notice shall continue to exist) the term under this lease shall expire as fully and completely as if that day were the date herein definitely fixed for the expiration of the term and the Tenant will then quit and surrender the demised premises to the Landlord, but the Tenant shall remain liable as hereinafter provided.
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RE-POSSESSION
BY LANDLORD
RE-LETTING
WAIVER
BY TENANT
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If the Tenant shall make default in the payment of the rent reserved hereunder, or any item of “additional rent” herein mentioned, or any part of either or in making any other payment herein provided for, or if the notice last above provided for shall have been given and if the condition which was the basis of said notice shall exist at the expiration of said ten days’ period, the Landlord may immediately, or at an time thereafter, re-enter the demised premises and remove all persons and all or any property therefrom, either by summary dispossess processings, or by any suitable action or proceeding at law, or by force or otherwise, without being liable to indictment, prosecution or damages therefor, and repossess and enjoy said premises together with all additions, alterations and improvements. In any such case or in the event that this lease be “terminated” before the commencement of the term, as above provided, the Landlord may either re-let the demised premises or any part or parts thereof for the Landlord’s own account, or may, at the Landlord’s option, re-let the demised premises or any part or parts thereof as the agent of the Tenant, and receive the rents thereform applying the same first to the payment of such expenses as the Landlord may have incurred, and then to the fulfillment of the covenants of the Tenant herein, and the balance if any, at the expiration of the term first above provided for, shall be paid to the Tenant from any liability. In the event that the term of this lease shall expire as above in this subdivision “Sixth” provide, or terminate by summary proceedings or otherwise, and if the Landlord shall not re-let the demised premises for the Landlord’s own account, then whether or not the premises be re-let, the Tenant shall remain liable for, and the Tenant hereby agrees to pay the Landlord, until time when this lease would have expired but for such termination or expiration, the equivalent of the amount of all of the rent and “additional rent” reserved herein, less the avails of reletting, if any, and the same shall be due and payable by the Tenant to the Landlord on the several rent days above specified, that is, upon each such rent days the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord the amount of deficiency then existing. The Tenant hereby expressly waives any and all right of redemption in case the Tenant shall be dispossessed by judgment or warrant of any court or judge and the Tenant waives all and will waive all right to trial by jury in any summary proceedings hereafter, instituted by the Land-lord against the Tenant in respect to the demised premises. The words “re-enter” as used in this lease are not re-stricted to their technical legal meaning.
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REMEDIES ARE
CUMULATIVE
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In the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Tenant of any of the covenants or provisions hereof, the Landlord shall have the right of injunction and the right to invoke any remedy allowed at law or in equity, as if re-entry, summary proceedings and other remedies were not herein provided for.
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LANDLORD
MAY
PERFORM
ADDITIONAL
RENT
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SEVENTH.—If the Tenant shall make default in the performance of any covenant herein contained, the Landlord may immediately, or at any time thereafter, without notice, perform the same for the account of the Tenant. If a notice of mechanic's lien be filed against the demised premises or against premises of which the demised premises are part, for, or purporting to be for, labor or material alleged to have been furnished, or to be furnished to or for the Tenant at the demised premises, and if the Tenant shall fail to take such action as shall cause such lien to be discharger within fifteen days after the tiling of such notice, the Landlord may pay the amount of such lien or discharge the same by deposit or by bonding proceeding's, and in the event of such deposit or bonding proceedings, the Landlord may require the lienor to prosecute an appropriate action to enforce the lienor's claim. In such case, the Landlord may pay any judgment recovered on such claim. Any amount paid or expense incurred by the Landlord as in this subdivision of this lease provided, and any amount as to which the Tenant shall at any time be in default for or In respect to the use of water, electric current or sprinkler supervisory service, and any expense incurred or sum of money paid by the Landlord by reason of the failure of the Tenant to comply with any provision hereof, or in defending any such action, shall be deemed to be "additional rent" for the demised premises, and shall be due and payable by the Tenant, to the Landlord on the first day of the next following month, or, at the option of the Landlord, on the first day of any succeeding month. The receipt by the Landlord of any instalment of the regular stipulated rent hereunder or any of said "additional rent" shall not be a waiver of any other "additional rent" then due.
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AS TO
WAIVERS
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EIGHTH.—The failure of the Landlord to insist, in any one or more instances upon a strict performance of any of the covenants of this lease, or to exercise any option herein contained, shall not be construed as a, waiver or a relinquishment for the future of such covenant or option, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. The receipt by the Landlord of rent, with knowledge of the breach of any covenant hereof, shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach and no waiver by the Landlord of any provision hereof shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by the Landlord. Even though the Landlord shall consent to an assignment hereof no further assignment shall be made without express consent in writing by the Landlord.
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COLLECTION
OF RENT
FROM OTHERS
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NINTH.—If this lease be assigned, or if the demised premises or any part thereof be underlet or occupied by anybody other than the Tenant the Landlord may collect rent from the assignee, under-tenant or occupant, and apply the net amount collected to the rent herein reserved, and no such collection shall be deemed a waiver of the covenant herein against assignment and under-letting, or the acceptance of the assignee, under-tenant or occupant as tenant, or a release of the Tenant from the further performance by the Tenant of the covenants herein contained on the part of the Tenant.
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MORTGAGES
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TENTH.—This lease shall be subject and subordinate at. all times, to the lien of the mortgages now on the demised premises, and to all advances made or hereafter to be ma.de upon the security thereof, and subject and subordinate to the lien of any mortgage or mortgages which at any time may be made a lien upon the premises. The Tenant wall execute and deliver such further instrument or instruments subordinating this lease to the lien of any such mortgage or mortgages as shall be desired by any mortgagee or proposed mortgagee. The Tenant hereby appoints the Landlord the attorney-in-fact of the Tenant, irrevocable, to execute and deliver any such instrument or instruments for the Tenant.
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IMPROVEMENTS
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ELEVENTH.—All improvements made by the Tenant to or upon the demised premises, except said trade fixtures, shall when made, at once be deemed to be attached to the freehold, and become the property of the Landlord, and at the end or other expiration of the term, shall be surrendered to the Landlord in as good order and condition as they were when installed, reasonable wear and damages by the elements excepted.
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NOTICES
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TWELFTH.—Any notice or demand which under the terms of this lease or under any statute must or may be given or made by the parties hereto shall be in writing and shall be given or made by mailing the same by certified or registered mail addressed to the respective parties at the addresses set forth in this lease.
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NO LIABILITY
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THIRTEENTH.—The Landlord shall not be liable for any failure of water supply or electrical current, sprinkler damage, or failure of sprinkler service, nor for injury or damage to person or property caused by the elements or by other tenants or persons in said building, or resulting from steam, gas, electricity, water, rain or snow, which may leak or flow from any part of said buildings, or from the pipes, appliances or plumbing works of the same, or from the street or sub-surface, or from any other place, nor for interference with light or other incorporeal hereditaments by anybody other than the Landlord, or caused by operations by or for a governmental authority in construction of any public or quasi-public work, neither shall the Landlord be liable for any latent defect in the building.
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NO
ABATEMENT
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FOURTEENTH.—No diminution or abatement of rent, or other compensation shall be claimed or allowed for inconvenience or discomfort arising from the making of repairs or improvements to the building or to its appliances, nor for any space taken to comply with any law, ordinance or order of a governmental authority. In respect to the various' "services," if any, herein expressly or impliedly agreed to be furnished by the Landlord to the Tenant, it is agreed that there shall be no diminution or abatement of the rent, or any other compensation, for interruption or curtailment of such "service" when such interruption or curtailment shall be due to accident, alterations or repairs desirable or necessary to be made or to inability or difficulty in securing supplies or labor
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for the maintenance of such "service" or to some other cause, not gross negligence on the part of the Landlord. No such interruption or curtailment of any such "service" shall be deemed a constructive eviction. The Landlord shall not be required to furnish, and the Tenant shall not be entitled to receive, any of such "services" during any period wherein the Tenant shall be in default in respect to the payment of rent. Neither shall there be any abatement or diminution of rent because of making of repairs, improvements or decorations to the demised premises after the date above fixed for the commencement of the term, it being understood that rent shall, in any event, commence to run at (such date so above fixed.
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RULES, ETC.
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FIFTEENTH.—The Landlord may prescribe and regulate the placing of safes, machinery, quantities of merchandise and other things. The Landlord may also prescribe and regulate which elevator and entrances shall be used by the Tenant's employees, and for the Tenant's shipping. The Landlord may make such other and further rules and regulations as, in the Landlord's judgment, may from time to time be needful for the safety, care or cleanliness of the building, and for the preservation of good order therein. The Tenant and the employees and agents of the Tenant will observe and conform to all such rules and regulations.
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SHORING OF
WALLS
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SIXTEENTH.—In the event that an excavation shall be made for building or other purposes upon land adjacent to the demised premises or shall be contemplated to be made, the Tenant shall afford to the person or persons causing or to cause such excavation, license to enter upon the demised premises for the purpose of doing such work as said person or persons shall deem to be necessary to preserve the wall or walls, structure or structures upon the illegible from injury and to support the same by proper foundations.
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VAULT SPACE
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SEVENTEENTH.—No vaults or space not within the property line of the building are leased hereunder. Landlord makes no representation as to the location of the property line of the building. Such vaults or space as Tenant may be permitted to use or occupy are to be used or occupied under a revocable license and if such license be revoked by the Landlord as to the use of part or all of the vaults or space Landlord shall not be subject to any liability, Tenant shall not be entitled to any compensation or re-duction in rent nor shall this be deemed constructive or actual eviction. Any tax, fee or charge of municipal or other authorities for such vaults or space shall be paid by the Tenant for the period of the Tenant's use or occupancy thereof.
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ENTRY
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EIGHTEENTH.—That during seven months prior to the expiration of the term hereby granted applicants shall be admitted at all reasonable hours of the day to view the premises until rented; and the Landlord and the Landlord's agents shall be permitted at any time during the term to visit and. examine them at any reasonable hour of the day, and workmen may enter at any time, when authorized by the Landlord ,or the Landlord's agents, to, make or facilitate repairs in any part of the building; and if the said Tenant shall not be personally present to open , and permit an entry into said premises, at any time when for any reason an entry therein shall be necessary or permissible hereunder, the Landlord or the" Landlord's agents may forcibly enter the same without rendering the Landlord or such agents liable to any claim or cause of action for damages by reason thereof (if during such entry the Landlord shall accord reasonable care to the Tenant's property) and without in any manner affecting the obligations and covenants of this lease; it is, however, expressly understood that the right and authority hereby reserved, does not impose, nor does the Landlord assume, by reason thereof, any responsibility or liability whatsoever for the care or supervision of said premises, or any of the pipes, fixtures, appliances or appurtenances therein contained or therewith in any manner connected.
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NO REPRE-
SENTATIONS
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NINETEENTH.—The Landlord has made no representations or promises in respect to said building or to the demised premises except those contained herein and those, if any contained in some written communication to the Tenant, signed by the Landlord. This instrument may not be changed, modified, discharged or terminated orally.
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ATTORNEY’S
FEES
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TWENTIETH.—If
the Tenant shall at any time "be in default hereunder, and if the Landlord shall institute an action or summary proceeding against the Tenant based upon such default, then the Tenant will reimburse the Landlord for the expense of attorneys’ fees and disbursements thereby incurred by the Landlord, so far as the same are reasonable in amount. Also so long as the Tent shall be a tenant hereunder the amount of such expenses shall be deemed to be “additional rent” hereunder and shall be due from the Tenant to the Landlord on the first day of the month following the incurring of such respective expenses.
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POSSESSION
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TWENTY-FIRST.—Landlord shall not be liable for failure to give possession of the premises upon commencement date by reason of the fact that premises are not ready for occupancy, or due to a prior Tenant wrongfully holding over or any other person wrongfully in possession or for any other reason: in such event the rent shall not commence until possession is given or is avail-able, but the term herein shall not be extended.
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THE TENANT FURTHER COVENANTS:
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IF A FIRST FLOOR
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TWENTY-SECOND. – If the demised premises or any part thereof consist of a store, or of a first floor, or of any part thereof, the Tenant will keep the sidewalk and curb in front thereof clean at all times and free from snow and ice, and will keep insured in favor of the Landlord, all plate glass therein and furnish the Landlord with policies of insurance covering the same.
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INCREASED FIRE INSURANCE RATE
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TWENTY-THIRD. – If by reason of the conduct upon the demised premises of a business not herein permitted, or if by reason of the improper or careless conduct of any business upon or use of the demised premises, the fire insurance rate shall at any time be higher than it otherwise would be, then the Tenant will reimburse the Landlord, as additional rent hereunder, for that part of all fire insurance premiums hereafter paid out by the Landlord which shall have been charged because of the conduct of such business not so permitted, or because of the improper or careless conduct of any business upon or use of the demised premises, and will make such reimbursement upon the first day of the month following such outlay by the Landlord; but this covenant shall not apply to a premium for any period beyond the expiration date of this lease, first above specified. In any action or proceeding wherein the Landlord and Tenant are parties, a schedule or “make up” of rate for the building on the demised premises, purporting to have been issued by New York Fire Insurance Exchange, or other body making fire insurance rates for the insurance rate then applicable to the demised premises.
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WATER RENT
SEWER
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TWENTY-FOURTH. – If a separate water meter be installed for the demised premises, or any part thereof, the Tenant will keep the same in repair and pay the charges made by the municipality or water supply company for or in respect to the consumption of water, as and when bills therefor are rendered. If the demised premises, or any part thereof, be supplied with water through a meter, which supplies other premises, the Tenant will pay to the Landlord, as and when bills are rendered therefor, the Tenant’s proportionate part of all charges which the municipality or water supply company shall make for all water consumed through said meter, as indicated by said meter. Such proportionate part shall be fixed by apportioning the respective charge according to floor are against all of the rentable floor area in the building (exclusive of the basement) which shall have been occupied during the period of the respective charges, taking into account the period that each part of such area was occupied. Tenant agrees to pay as additional rent the Tenant’s proportionate part, determined as aforesaid, of the sewer rent or charge imposed or assessed upon the building of which the premises are a part.
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ELECTRIC CURRENT
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TWENTY-FIFTH. – That the Tenant will purchase from the Landlord, if the Landlord shall so desire, all electric current that the Tenant requires at the demised premises, and will pay the Landlord for the same, as the amount of consumption shall be indicated by the meter furnished therefor. The price for said current shall be the same as that charged for consumption similar to that of the Tenant by the company supplying electricity in the same community. Payments shall be due as and when bills shall be rendered. The Tenant shall comply with like rules, regulations and contract provisions as those prescribed by said company for a consumption similar to that of the Tenant.
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SPRINKLER SYSTEM
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TWENTY-SIXTH. – If there now is or shall be installed in said building a “sprinkler system” the Tenant agrees to keep the appliances thereto in the demised premises in repair and good working condition, and if the New York Board of Fire Underwriters or the New York Fire Insurance Exchange or any bureau, department or official of the State or local government requires or recommends that any changes, modifications, alterations or addition sprinkle heads or other equipment be made or supplies by reason of the Tenant’s business, or the location of partitions, trade fixtures, or other contents of the demised premises, or if such changes, modifications, alterations, additional sprinkler heads or other equipment in the demised premises are necessary to prevent the imposition of a penalty or charge against the full allowance for a sprinkler system in the fire insurance rate as fixed by said Exchange, or by any Fire Insurance Company, the Tenant will at the Tenant’s own expense, promptly make and supply such changes, modifications, alterations, additional sprinkler heads or other equipment. As additional rent hereunder the Tenant will pay to the Landlord, annually in advance, throughout the term $............................, toward the contract price for sprinkler supervisory service.
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SECURITY
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TWENTY SEVENTH. – The sum of …………………………………………………Dollars is deposited by the Tenant herein with the Landlord herein as security for the faithful performance of all the covenants and conditions of the lease by the said Tenant. If the Tenant faithfully performs all the covenants and conditions on his part to be performed, then the sum deposited shall be returned to said Tenant.
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NUISANCE
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TWENTY EIGHTH. – This lease is granted and accepted on the especially understood and agreed condition that the Tenant will conduct his business in such a manner, both as regards noise and kindred nuisances, as will in no wise interfere with, annoy, or disturb any other tenants in the conduct of their several businesses, or the landlord in the management of the building; under penalty of forfeiture of this lease and consequential damages.
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BROKERS COMMISSIONS
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TWENTY NINTH. – The Landlord hereby recognizes as the broker who negotiated and consummated this lease with the Tenant herein, and agrees that if, as, and when the Tenant exercises the option, if any, contained herein to renew this lease, or fails to exercise the option, if any, contained therein to cancel this lease, the Landlord will pay to said broker a further commission in accordance with the rules and commission rates of the Real Estate Board in the community. A sale transfer, or other disposition of the Landlord’s interest in said lease shall not operate to defeat the Landlord’s obligation to pay the said commission to the said broker. The Tenant herein hereby represent to the Landlord that the said broker is the sole and only broker who negotiated and consummated this lease with the Tenant
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WINDOW CLEANING
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THIRTIETH. – The Tenant agrees that it will not require, permit, suffer, nor allow the cleaning of any window, or windows, in the demised premises from the outside (within the meaning of Section 202 of the Labor Law) unless the equipment and safety devices required by law, ordinance, regulation or rule, including, without limitation, Section 202 of the New York Labor Law, are provided and used, and unless the rules, or any supplemental rules of the Industrial Board of the State of New York are fully complied with; and the Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify the Landlord, Owner, Agent, Manager and/or Superintendent, as a result of the Tenant’s requiring, permitting, suffering, or allowing any window, or windows in the demised premises to be cleaned from the outside in violation of the requirements of the aforesaid laws, ordinances, regulation and/or rules.
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THIRTY-FIRST. - The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this lease shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.
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EXECUTION & DELIVERY OF LEASE
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THIRTY SECOND. – In order to avoid delay, this lease has been prepared and submitted to the Tenant for signature with the understanding that it shall not bind the Landlord unless and until it is executed and delivered by the Landlord.
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THIRTY THIRD. – The Tenant will keep clean and polished all metal, trim, marble and stonework which are a part of the exterior of the premises, using such materials and methods as the Landlord may direct, and if the Tenant shall fail to comply with the provisions of this paragraph, the Landlord may cause such work to be done at the expense of the Tenant.
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THIRTY FOURTH. – The Landlord shall replace at the expense at the expense of the Tenant any and all broken glass in the skylights, doors and walls in and about the demised premises. The Landlord may insure and keep insured all plate glass in the skylights, doors and walls in the demised premises, for and in the name of the Landlord and bills for the premiums therefor shall be rendered by the Landlord to the Tenant at such times as the Landlord may elect, and shall be due from and payable by the Tenant when rendered, and the amount thereof shall be deemed to be, and shall be paid as, additional rent.
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THIRTY FIFTH. – This lease and the obligation of Tenant to pay rent hereunder and perform all of the other covenants and agreements hereunder on part of Tenant to be performed shall in nowise be affected, impaired or excused because Landlord is unable to supply or is delayed in supplying any service expressly or impliedly to be supplied or is unable to make, or is delayed in making any repairs, additions, alterations or decorations or is unable to supply or is delayed in supplying any equipment or fixtures if Landlord is prevented or delayed from so doing by reason of governmental preemption in connection with a National Emergency declared by the President of the United States or in connection with any rule, order or regulation of any department or subdivision thereof of any government agency or by reason of the conditions of supply and demand which have been or are affected by war or other emergency.
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THE LANDLORD COVENANTS
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QUIET POSSESSION
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FIRST. – That if and so long as the Tenant pays the rent and “additional rent” reserved hereby, and performs and observes the covenants and provisions hereof, the Tenant shall quietly enjoy the demised premises, subject however, to the terms of this lease, and to the mortgages above mentioned, provided however, that this covenant shall be conditioned upon the retention of title to the premises by Landlord.
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SECOND. – Subject to the provisions of Paragraph “Fourteenth” above the Landlord will furnish the following respective services: (a) Elevator service, if the building shall contain an elevator or elevators, on all days except Sundays and holidays, from A.M. to P.M. and on Saturdays from A.M. to P.M.; (b) Heat, during the same hours on the same days in the cold season in each year.
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And it is mutually understood and agreed
that the covenants and agreements contained in the within lease shall be binding upon the parties hereto and upon their respective successors, heirs, executors and administrators.
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In Witness Whereof,
the Landlord and Tenant have respectively signed and sealed these presents the day and year first above written.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT IN NEW YORK STATE (RPL 309-a)
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY SUBSCRIBING WITNESS(ES)
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personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the indi-viduals), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s) acted, executed the instrument.
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the subscribing witness(es) to the foregoing instrument, with whom I am personally acquainted, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he/she/they reside(s) in
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personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satis-factory evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the indi-viduals), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s) acted, executed the instrument, and that such individual made such appearance before the undersigned in
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execute the same; and that said witness(es) at the same time subscribed his/her/their name(s) as a witness(es) thereto.
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BUILDING
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Great American Realty of
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95 Jefryn Boulevard, LLC
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95 Jefryn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729
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Great American Realty
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GUARANTY
In consideration of the letting of the premises within mentioned to the Tenant within named, and of the sum of One Dollar, to the undersigned in hand paid by the Landlord within named, the undersigned hereby guarantees to the Landlord and to the heirs, successors and/or assigns of the Landlord, the payment by the Tenant of the rent, within provided for, and the performance by the Tenant of all of the provisions of the within lease. Notice of all defaults is waived, and consent is hereby given to all extensions of time that any Landlord may grant.
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personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capaci-ty(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s) acted, executed the instrument.
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RIDER TO LEASE DATED THE 21
ST
DAY OF
October
2000, BETWEEN GREAT AMERICAN REALTY OF
95 Jefryn Blvd., LLC, LANDLORD AND Surge Components, AS TENANT.
36TH. That the Tenant shall pay the annual rent of:
1) $87,187.56 for the first year of this lease commencing October 1, 2000 through September 31, 2001 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $7,265.63
2) $89,803.20 for the second year of this lease commencing October 1, 2001 through September 31, 2002 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $7,483.60
3) $92,497.32 for the third year of this lease commencing October 1, 2002 through September 31, 2003 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $7,708.11
4) $95,272.20 for the fourth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2003 through September 31, 2004 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $7,939.35
5) $98,130.36 for the fifth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2004 through September 31, 2005 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $8,177.53
6) $101,074.32 for the sixth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2005 through September 31, 2006 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $8,422.86
7) $104,106.60 for the seventh year of this lease commencing October 1, 2006 through September 31, 2007 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $8,675.55
8) $107,229.84 for the eighth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2007 through September 31, 2008 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $8,935.82
9) $110,446.68 for the ninth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2008 through September 31, 2009 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $9,203.89
10) $113,760.12 for the tenth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2009 through September 31, 2010 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $9,480.01
10 year lease, 3% increases.
37th. The Tenant agrees at its own cost and expense to pay for and provide all heat, air conditioning, electricity, gas water, fuel, all utilities, trash removal and services used and consumed by it and to keep the demised premises in a neat and orderly fashion being the understanding and intention or the parties hereto that the tenant hires the premises and the landlord rents the premises to the Tenant without any service of any kind whatsoever. In the event that the premises has a separate septic tank or cesspool the tenant shall maintain, repair of replace the same at tenant's own cost and expense.
38th. The Tenant at its own cost and expense agrees to provide and to keep in full force and effect during the terms of this lease for the benefit of the landlord, general liability insurance in standard from protecting the landlord against and liability whatsoever occasioned by accident in or about the demised premises. the landlord shall be named as an additional insured thereunder and shall be protected against all liability occasioned by any occurrence insured against. such policy or policies shall cover the leased premises and shall provide for all lease thirty (30) day's notice to the landlord before cancellation or non-renewal. a certification thereof shall be delivered to the landlord. said insurance policy(s) shall provide for the following minimum coverages: $1,000,000.00 combined single limits (CSL) coverage for any one occurrence. in the event the tenant fails to effect such insurance, or fails to maintain the same, the landlord may elect to obtain the same and add the cost thereof to the installment of rent for the month next ensuring and the amount thereof shall be deemed additional rent.
39th. The Tenant shall maintain insurance covering damage to its own personal property situated upon the premises, as well as damage to the personal property upon the premises belonging to third persons, and will under any circumstances, hold the landlord harmless and free from any claim for damage to supplies, equipment, or other goods upon the premises.
40th. Tenant shall, at its own cost and expense, promptly replace any broken glass in the premises.
41st. All of the insurance policies provided for in this lease shall be delivered to the Landlord within fifteen (15) days after the commencement of the terms of this agreement. Upon the failure of the Tenant to do so deposit any of said policies, The Landlord shall have the privilege to procure said insurance on its own application therefore, and the amount of the premium, if paid by the Landlord, shall be due and payable with the rent installment next due and shall be considered as additional rent reserved hereunder, collectible with the same remedies as if originally reserved as rent hereunder.
42nd. The Tenant shall take good care of the demised premises and shall at Tenant's own cost and expense make all repairs and be solely responsible at its own cost and expense for the proper maintenance, repair and replacement of the fixtures, appliances, services and utilities in the demised premises including but not limited to the plumbing, heating, electrical, sprinkler, air conditioning and the gas, water and electric meters and installations pertaining thereto, and vent and chimney equipment and installations and all structural parts of the demised premises to which such equipment and installations are attached through, it responsible for exterior structural repairs of the building and roof only.
43rd. The Tenant shall maintain the demised premises in a clean and orderly fashion. In the event of the Tenant's failure to keep the premises in a clean and orderly fashion, both interior and exterior, the Landlord shall have the right, upon twenty (20) days written notice and demand to the Tenant, to make any necessary repairs or cause the premises to be cleaned at the expense of the tenant, and the amount so expended by the landlord shall constitute additional rent to be paid by tenant to the landlord, together with the next ensuing rent payment.
44th. The Tenant shall have the right to make interior, nonstructural changes, but the same shall be made only with the consent of the landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Only fixtures, equipment and appliances which are serviceable and in good condition shall be installed by or on behalf of tenant and same shall be installed in a good workmanlike manner. any painting or decorating necessary or required at any time to be done in the demised premises shall be done by the Tenant at its own cost and expense. Whenever required Tenant shall provide Landlord with a certificate of electrical inspection and approval from the New York board of fire underwriters, or such other fire Underwriters as may be operative in the County of Nassau. If Tenant makes any interior alterations or installations, the same shall be done at tenant's sole cost and expense in accordance with the laws and ordinances applying to the same. any alterations, installations additions and improvements made and installed by tenant in the demised premises, shall immediately become and be the property of the landlord without payment therefore and shall remain upon and be surrendered with the demised premises in good working order reasonable wear and tear excepted. tenant shall, at its own cost and expense, obtain the necessary permits, certificates of occupancy and/or certificates of completion for any and all improvements made to the subject premises by the tenant, in the event such are required by the appropriate municipal authorities. the landlord shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the execution of any document necessary therefore. prior to the commencement of any such improvement the Tenant shall furnish to the Landlord the contractor's certificates of Worker's Compensation Insurance and general liability insurance in an amount of at least
$1,000,000.00
naming the landlord as an additional insured. in the event the tenant fails to comply herewith, the landlord shall do so at the expense of the Tenant. Which expense shall include any and all insurance premiums, costs to legalize the said additional(s) and the Landlord's attorney's fees, all of the foregoing being deemed as additional rent hereunder. If any mechanic's lien or liens are filed against the subject premises for work done by or at the request of the tenant or for materials furnished in connection therewith, the tenant shall, within thirty (30) days after the filing of the said lien, and at the tenant's sole cost and expense, cause the same to be removed and discharged by payment, court order or bond as is provided for by law. in the event the Tenant fails to so cause the Lien(s) to be discharged, the Landlord may elect to cancel this lease and/or cause the said liens to be paid and the costs thereof, including all reasonable attorneys fees connected therewith, shall be deemed as additional rent for which the tenant shall immediately be responsible. Tenant will in all respects indemnify and hold the Landlord harmless from any claim by any subcontractor, materialman or laborers engaged or hired by it, and further specifically agrees that no alterations, interior or exterior shall be undertaken by the landlord which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
45th. all alterations to the property made or installed in such a manner that their removal would cause injury to the property shall be the property of the landlord, at the option of the landlord, and may not be removed without the consent of the landlord, trade fixtures excepted. trade fixtures shall be deemed the property of the tenant and may be removed by the tenant provided that all injury to the property resulting there from shall be repaired at the expense of the tenant. should the tenant vacate the subject premises for any reason whatsoever, all property left in the subject premises shall, at the option of the landlord, be deemed abandoned by the said tenant and shall become the property of the landlord.
46th. If the Tenant shall at any time be in default hereunder and if the Landlord shall institute any action or summary proceeding or shall otherwise incur expense for legal fees as a consequence of Tenant's default or delay in making payment or in complying with any term or condition of this lease, Then the Tenant will be liable to and will reimburse the Landlord for such reasonable expense of attorney's fees and disbursements thus incurred by Landlord. The amount of such expenses shall be deemed to be "additional rent" hereunder and shall be due from the Tenant to the Landlord on the first day of the month following the incurring of such respective expenses or following demand therefore by the Landlord. If the Tenant shall allege or claim any damages resulting from any breach or alleged breach by the Landlord under the terms of this lease or any claim or any kind whatsoever arising in favor if the Tenant against the Landlord, the Tenant agrees that such claim shall not be asserted and may not be asserted against the Landlord either as a counterclaim, set off or defense in any action or proceeding brought by the Landlord against the Tenant for the non-payment of rent or recovery of possession of the demised premises. Such claim by the Tenant against the Landlord shall only be enforced, prosecuted or maintained by a separated action or proceeding instituted by the tenant against the landlord, and not to be consolidated with any action or proceeding brought by landlord to recover rent or to recover possession or the demised premises.
47th. Any notice by either party to the other shall be deemed duly given only if in writing and if delivered either personally or if such notice be posted by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed (a) if to the tenant at the demised premises, and (b) if to the landlord at its address herein above stated. if either party admits receipt of such shall be privileged to designate a substitute address for the giving of notice to it hereunder, by giving notice of such substitution in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.
48th. It is mutually covenanted that if the Landlord shall reasonably pay or be compelled to pay any sum of money or shall reasonably perform any act or be compelled to perform any act, which act shall require the payment of any sum of money, by reason or the failure of the tenant to perform any one or more of the covenants herein contained, the sum of sums so paid by the landlord together with all interest, costs and damages, shall be added to rent installments next due and/shall be collectible in the same manner and with the same remedies as if originally reserved as rent hereunder.
49th. The Landlord has made no representations or warranties any kind or nature except are specifically set forth herein and the parties agree that this lease constitutes the full agreement by and between them. any holing over by the tenant after the term of this lease shall be unlawful and in no manner constitute a renewal or extension of this lease agreement. tenant has inspected the subject premises, knows the condition thereof and takes the same "as is".
50th. The security posted hereunder (paragraph 27) shall bear no interest and shall consist
of and be equivalent to two (2) months rent at all times. not posted.
51st. In the event that the tenant shall not have paid the rent on or before the 5th day of the month during which same
is
due, there shall be added to such rent, as additional rent, a late charge of
five percent (5%)
of the rent due and unpaid. the landlord shall have all rights with respect to this additional rent as for the non-payment of any and all other rents due under the terms of this lease. the demand for and collection of the aforesaid late charge shall in no way be deemed a waiver of any remedies that the Landlord may have under the terms of this lease by summary proceedings or otherwise.
52nd. The Landlord shall not be liable in any way, or to any extent, or at all, for or on account or any injury to any property at any time in said buildings, or for or on account of the destruction of any property at any time in said buildings. landlord shall not be liable for any damage done or occasioned by or from plumbing, gas, water, sprinkler, steam or other pipes, or sewerage or the bursting, leaking or running or any pipes, tank or plumbing fixtures in, above, upon or about said building or premises, nor for any damage occasioned by water, snow or ice being upon or coming through the roof, skylights, trap door or otherwise, nor for any damages arising from acts, or neglect of co-tenants, or other occupants of the same building or of any owners, or occupants, or adjacent or contiguous property, except if such damage or injury is caused by landlord's negligence.
53rd. Tenant agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Landlord from any claim or loss by reason of the tenant's use or misuse of the demised premises and from any claim or loss by reason of any accident or damage to any persons happening on said premises.
54th. The Tenant shall on the last day of the term, or upon the sooner termination or the term, peaceably and quietly surrender the leased property to the landlord, broom clean including all building, alteration, rebuilding, replacements, charges or additions placed by the tenant thereon, in as good condition and repairs as at the commencement of the term, and as any buildings, structures, replacements, additions or improvements constructed, erected, added, or placed thereon by the tenant are when completed, with the natural wear and tear thereof excepted.
55th. it
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understood and agreed that the tenant occupies fifty percent
(50.00 percent
)of the total premises and in addition to the rent herein required to be paid by the tenant, tenant will pay to the Landlord as additional rent the following:
Base Year 2000
a) Fifty percent (50%) of all real estate taxes and assessments charged to the property, of which the demised premises are a part.
b) any and all increase in insurance premiums charged the Landlord because of the occupancy of the Tenant of the demised premises.
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Fifty percent (50%) of any general rate increase in insurance premiums now or hereafter carried by the landlord covering the aforesaid property over that in effort on.
d) Fifty percent (50%) of the cost of maintaining and cleaning of the driveways, sidewalks and parking lot gardening, line painting, resurfacing, removal of snow, ice, trash and debris and garbage
removal.
56th. The Tenant shall permit the Landlord, its agents, at all reasonable times and after reasonable notice to erect, use, repair and maintain any pipes and conduits in and through the demised premises, and the Landlord shall have the right to enter the demised premised at all times to examine the same and to show them to prospective purchasers or lessees of the building and to make any improvements, additions or alterations as the Landlord may deem necessary or desirable. All of the aforesaid may be done without constituting and eviction of the Tenant and the rent reserved shall in no way abate during the performance thereof. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed to impose upon the Landlord any obligation, responsibility or liability whatsoever for repairs, care or supervision of the building on any part thereof other than as herein otherwise provided in this lease. Any such entry onto the demised premises shall be during normal business hours and shall not interfere with Tenant's business nor impair Tenant's use of the demised premises.
57th. If the demised premises be or become infested with vermin, the Tenant shall at the Tenant's expense, cause the same to be exterminated for time to time to the reasonable satisfactions of the Landlord.
58th. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the premises herein mentioned are demised for the whole term with the whole amount of rent reserved due and payable at the time of the making of this lease, and the payment of rent in installments as above provided is for the convenience of Tenant only and upon default in the making of any installment payment of rent, or upon breach of any of the terms, covenants of conditions of this agreement; then the whole of the rent reserved for the whole of the period then remaining unpaid shall, at Landlord's options, at once become due and payable without any notice or demand.
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th. in the event that this lease is canceled by the landlord for default by the tenant in the performance of any of the terms hereof, the landlord shall apply and retain the entire security then on deposit to and in reduction of the total damages which landlord may sustain or incur as a result of the Tenant's defaults.
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th. In the event of any claim by the Tenant to the effect that another Tenant in any way encroaches upon or violates any of its rights under this lease, the tenant's sole recourse shall be against such other tenant and in no event will the landlord be required to institute any legal proceeding or to take other steps against the tenant alleged to be in violation. this shall in no way, however, limit the rights of the tenant as against such other tenant or violating party, nor shall such encroachment constitute a default under or breach of this lease by the landlord.
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st. The Tenant agrees that the rent provided for herein shall be paid to the Landlord without demand and without offset or defense at the address set forth herein, or at such other address as the Landlord may at any time designate in writing.
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nd. The sidewalk, driveway, parking lot areas and entrances of the demised premises shall not be obstructed by the tenant and the tenant shall maintain and clean same and shall keep same free of ice, snow, debris and refuge and in addition, make all repairman replacements thereto which may become necessary as a consequence of the
fault or
negligence on the part of the tenant.
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rd. If there shall be filed by or against the Tenant a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency or for reorganization or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee of all or a portion of the tenant property, or if the tenant makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, this lease shall ipso facto be canceled and terminated. in such event neither tenant nor any person claiming through or under Tenant or by virtue of any statute or an order of any court shall be entitled to possession of the demised premises. The Landlord, in addition to other rights and remedies contained in this lease or by virtue of any statute or rule of law may retain as liquidated damages any and all rents, security, deposit or moneys received by Landlord from Tenant.
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th. Landlord makes no representation as to the permitted use of the subject premises and this lease is expressly made subject to the zoning ordinances of the appropriate municipal authority having jurisdiction over the premises and any agency or subdivision thereof. all permits which may be necessary for the maintenance and operation of the tenant's business shall be obtained and maintained by the Tenant at the tenant own cost expense.
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th. The Tenant agrees at anytime and from time to time, upon not less that five
(5)
days prior written request by the landlord, to execute, acknowledge and deliver to the landlord a statement in writing certifying that this lease is unmodified and in full force and effect, or if there have been modifications that the same are in full force and effect as modified, and stating the modification and dates to which rent and other charges have been paid in advance, if any.
it
is intended that any such statement delivered pursuant to this paragraph may be relied upon by any prospective purchaser of the fee or any mortgagee or assigned of any mortgage upon the fee of the demised premises.
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th. The receipt by Landlord for rent with knowledge of a breach of any covenant of this lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach. no payment by tenant or receipt by landlord of a lesser amount that the monthly rent herein stipulated shall be deemed to be other than on account of the earliest stipulated rent. no endorsement or statement on any check or any letter accompanying any check or payment without prejudice to landlord's accompanying any check or payment without prejudice to Landlord's right to recover the balance of such rent or pursue any other remedy in this lease provided.
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th. Notwithstanding anything herein contained to the contrary the Landlord's consent to the Tenant either assigning or subletting the demised premises shall not be unreasonable withheld; however, the following conditions for any requested consent shall apply in addition to whatever other reasonable requests may be made by the landlord:
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Each assignment or sub-lease shall be in writing and shall contain an agreement whereby the assignee or sub-tenant shall assume all or the obligations of the Tenant to the Landlord;
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d) Any such assignment or sub-lease shall specifically set forth what portion, if any, of the security deposit made by the Tenant is assigned to the credit of the assignee or sub-tenant;
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. Any transfer of a majority of the issued and outstanding capital stock of any corporate Tenant, however accomplished, and whether in a single transaction or in a series of related or unrelated transactions, shall be deemed to be an assignment of this lease. Likewise, an increase in the number of issued and/or outstanding shares of capital stock of any corporate Tenant and/or the creation of one or more additional classes of capital stock of any corporate Tenant, however accomplished and whether in a single transaction or a series of related or unrelated transaction, with the result that at least fifty-one (51%) percent of the beneficial interest and record ownership's in and to such Tenant shall no longer be held by the beneficial and record owners of the capital stock of such corporate Tenant as of the date of the execution of this lease, or the date such corporation shall become the Tenant hereunder (whichever is later, shall be deemed to be an assignment of this lease. Such assignment of lease hereunder shall be governed by the other provisions of this lease.
69th. Not withstanding anything contained herein, it is agreed that the Tenant shall not be required to pay any additional rent for the items set forth in paragraph 55th. for its occupancy of the subject premises for the period July 1, 2000 to Jun 30, 2001 it being the intention of the parties that the Tenant shall pay the set amount set forth in paragraph 55th. of this lease to the annual rent.
70th. If the Tenant defaults in the payment of rent or any other charges that the Landlord becomes responsible to pay for, including but not limited to garbage removal, utilities, tenant repairs and municipal fees, the individual principals and/or members of Tenant will be personally and individually responsible for the payment of such rent and other charges up to the date premises are vacated and broom clean possession returned to the Landlord.
d) There shall be no further option to renew this lease.
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Great American Realty of Burt Drive, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Mark Siegel
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Mark Siegel, Landlord
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By:
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/s/ Ira Levy
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Ira Levy, President, Tenant
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Exhibit 10.2
A
35
— Lease, Business Premises.
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DISTRIBUTED BY
BlumbergExcelsior Inc.
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Loft, Office or Store 1l -98
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NYC 10013
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This Lease
made the 01
st
day of
October
2000
between
Great American Realty of 95 Jefryn Blvd., LLC
2131 Newbridge Road Bellmore, NY 11710
hereinafter referred to as LANDLORD, and
Challenge Electronics
hereinafter jointly, severally and collectively referred to as TENANT.
Witnesseth,
that the Landlord hereby leases to the Tenant, and the Tenant hereby hires and takes
from the Landlord
11625 sq. ft., 2000 base year, taxes, C.A.M. and insurance
in the building known as
9
5 J
efryn Boulevard, Deer Park,
NY 11729
to be used and occupied by the Tenant
Office space & Warehouse Storage
and for no other purpose, for a term to commence on
October 1, 2000
and to end
on
SEPTEMBER 31, 2010
unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided, at the ANNUAL RENT of
See Attached Rider
all payable in equal monthly instalments in advance on the first day of each and every calendar month during said term, except the first instalment, which shall be paid upon the execution hereof.
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THE TENANT JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY COVENANTS:
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FIRST.—That the Tenant will pay the rent as above provided.
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Repairs
Ordinances
And
Violations
Entry
Indemnify
Land
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SECOND.—That, throughout said term the Tenant will take good care of the demised premises, fixtures and appurtenances, and all alterations, additions and improvements to either; make all repairs in and about the same necessary to preserve them in good order and condition, which repairs shall be, in quality and class, equal to the original work; promptly pay the expense of such repairs; suffer no waste or injury; give prompt notice to the Landlord of any fire that may occur; execute and comply with all laws, rules, orders, ordinances and regulations at any time issued or in force (except those requiring structural alterations), applicable to the demised premises or to the Tenant's occupation thereof, of the Federal, State and Local Governments, and of each and every department, bureau and official thereof, and of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters: permit at all times during usual business hours, the Landlord and representatives of the Landlord to enter the demised premises for the purpose of inspection, and to exhibit them for purposes of sale or rental; suffer the Landlord to make repairs and improvements to all parts of the building, and to comply with all orders and requirements of governmental authority applicable to said building or to any occupation thereof; suffer the Landlord to erect, use, maintain, repair and replace p
ipes
and conduits in the demised premises and to the floors above and below; forever indemnify and save harmless the Landlord for and against any and all liability, penalties, damages, expenses and judgments arising from injury during said term to person or property of any nature, occasioned wholly or in part by
any act or acts, omission
or omissions of the Tenant, or of the employees, guests, agents, assigns or undertenants of the Tenant and also for any matter or thing growing out of the occupation of the demised premises or of the streets, sidewalks or vaults adjacent thereto; permit, during the six months next prior to the expiration of the term the usual notice "To Let" to be placed and to remain unmolested in a conspicuous place upon the exterior of the demised premises; repair, at or before the end of the term, all injury done by the installation or removal of furniture and property; and at the end of the term, to quit and surrender the demised premises with all alterations, additions and improvements In good order and condition.
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Moving
Injury
Surrender
Negative
Covenants
Obstruction
Signs
Air
Conditioning
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THIRD.—That the Tenant will not disfigure or deface any part of the building, or suffer the same to be done, except
so far as may be necessary to affix such trade fixtures as are herein consented to by the Landlord; the Tenant will not
obstruct, or permit the obstruction of the street or the sidewalk adjacent thereto ; will not do anything, or suffer anything to be done upon the demised premises which will increase the rate of fire insurance upon the building or any of its contents, or be liable to cause structural injury to said building; will not permit the accumulation of waste or refuse matter, and will not, without the written consent of the Landlord first obtained in each case, either sell, assign, mortgage or transfer
this lease, underlet the demised premises or any part thereof, permit the same or any part thereof to be occupied by
anybody other than the Tenant and the Tenant's employees, make any alterations in the demised premises, use the demised premises or any part thereof for any purpose other than the one first above stipulated, or for any purpose deemed extra hazardous on account of fire risk, nor In violation of any law or ordinance. That the Tenant will not obstruct
or
permit the obstruction of the light, halls, stairway or entrances to the building, and will not erect or inscribe any sign, signals or advertisements unless and until the style and location thereof have been approved by the Landlord; and if any
be erected or inscribed without such approval, tie Landlord may remove the same. No water cooler, air conditioning unit
or system or other apparatus shall be Installed or used without the prior written consent of Landlord.
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IT IS MUTUALLY COVENANTED AND AGREED, THAT
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Fire Clause
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FOURTH.—If the demised premises shall be partially damaged by fire or other cause without the fault or neglect of Tenant, Tenant's servants, employees, agents, visitors or licensees, the damages shall be repaired by and at the expense of Landlord and the rent until such repairs shall be made shall be apportioned according" to the part of the demised premises which is usable by Tenant. But if such partial damage is due to the fault or neglect of Tenant, Tenant's servants, employees, agents, visitors or licensees, without prejudice to any other rights and remedies of Landlord and without prejudice to the rights of subrogation of Landlord's insurer, the
damages shall be repaired by Landlord but there shall be no apportionment or abatement of rent. No penalty shall accrue for reasonable delay which may arise by reason of adjustment of insurance on the part of Landlord and/or Tenant, and for reasonable delay on account of "labor troubles", or any other cause beyond Landlord's control. If the demised
premises are totally damaged
or are r
endered wholly untenantable by fire or other cause, and if Landlord shall decide not to restore or not to rebuild the same, or if the building shall be so damaged that Landlord shall decide to demolish it or to rebuild it, then or in any of such events Landlord may, within ninety (90) days after such fire or other cause, give Tenant a notice in writing of such decision, which notice shall be given as in Paragraph Twelve hereof provided, and thereupon the term of this lease shall expire by lapse of time upon the third day after such notice is given, and Tenant shall vacate the demised premises and surrender the same to Landlord. If Tenant shall not be in default under this lease then, upon the termination of this lease under the conditions provided for in the sentence immediately preceding, Tenant's liability for rent shall cease as of the day following the casualty. Tenant hereby expressly waives the provisions of Section 227 of the Real Property Law and agrees that the foregoing provisions of this Article shall govern and control in lieu thereof. If the damage or destruction be due to the fault or neglect of Tenant the debris shall be removed by, and at the expense of, Tenant.
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Eminent Domain
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FIFTH.—If the whole or any part of the premises hereby demised shall be taken or condemned by any competent authority
for any public use or purpose then the term hereby granted shall cease from the time when possession of the part so taken shall be
required for such public purpose and without apportionment of award, the Tenant hereby assigning to the Landlord all right and claim to any such award, the current rent, however, in such case to be apportioned.
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Lease Not In Effect
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SIXTH.—If, before the commencement of the term, the Tenant be adjudicated a bankrupt, or make a "general assignment," or take the benefit of any insolvent act, or if a Receiver or Trustee be appointed for the Tenant's property, or if this lease or the estate of the Tenant hereunder be transferred or pass to or devolve upon any other person or corporation, or if the Tenant shall default in the performance of any agreement by the Tenant contained in any other lease to the Tenant by the Landlord or by any corporation of which an officer of the Landlord is a Director, this lease shall thereby, at the option of the Landlord, be terminated and in that case, neither the Tenant nor anybody claiming under the Tenant shall be entitled to go info possession of the demised
premises. If after the commencement of the term, any of the events mentioned above in this subdivision shall occur, or if Tenant shall make default in fulfilling any of the covenants of this lease, other than the covenants for the payment of rent or "additional rent" or if the demised premises become vacant, or deserted, the Landlord may give to the Tenant ten days' notice of intention to end the term of this lease, and thereupon at the expiration of said ten clays' (if said condition which was the basis of said notice shall continue to exist) the term under this lease shall expire as fully and completely as if that day were the date herein definitely fixed for the expiration of the term and the Tenant will then quit and surrender the demised premises to the Landlord, but the
Tenant shall remain liable as hereinafter provided.
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RE-POSSESSION
BY LANDLORD
RE-LETTING
WAIVER BY
TENANT
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If the Tenant shall make default in the payment of the rent reserved hereunder, or any item of "additional rent" herein mentioned, or any part of either or in making any other payment herein provided for, or if the notice last above provided for shall have been given and if the condition which was the basis of said notice shall exist at the expiration of said ten days' period, the Landlord may immediately, or at any time hereafter, re-enter the demised premises and remove all persons and all or any property therefrom, either by summary dispossess proceedings, or by any suitable action or proceeding at law, or by force or otherwise, without being liable to indictment, prosecution or damages therefor, and re-possess and enjoy said premises together with all additions, alterations and improvements. In any such case or in the event, that this
lease
be "terminated" before the commencement of the term, as above provided, the Landlord may either re-let the demised premises or any part or parts thereof for the Landlord's own account, or may, at the Landlord's option, re-let the demised premises or any part or parts thereof as the agent of the Tenant, and receive the rents therefor, applying the same first to the payment of such expenses as the Landlord may have Incurred, and then to the fulfillment of the covenants of the Tenant herein, and the balance, if any, at the expiration of the term first above provided for, shall be paid to the Tenant. Landlord may rent the premises for a term extending beyond the term hereby granted without releasing Tenant from any liability. In the event that the term of this lease shall expire as above in this subdivision "Sixth" provided, or terminate by summary proceedings or otherwise, and if the Landlord shall not re-let the demised premises for the Landlord's own account, then, whether or not the premises be re-let, the Tenant shall remain liable for, and the Tenant hereby agrees to pay to the Landlord, until the time when this lease would have expired but for such termination or expiration, the equivalent of the amount of all of the rent and "additional rent" reserved herein, less the avails of reletting, if any, and the same shall be due and payable by the Tenant to the Landlord on the several rent days above specified, that is, upon each of such rent days the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord the amount of deficiency then existing. The Tenant, hereby expressly waives any and all right of redemption in case the Tenant shall be dispossessed by judgment or warrant of any court or judge, and the Tenant waives and will waive all right to trial by jury in any summary proceedings hereafter instituted by the Land-lord against the Tenant in respect to the demised premises. The words "re-enter" and "re-entry" as used in this lease are not re-stricted to their technical legal meaning.
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REMEDIES ARE
CUMULATIVE
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In the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Tenant of any of the covenants or provisions hereof, the Landlord shall have the right of injunction and the right to invoke any remedy allowed at law or in equity, as if re-entry, summary proceedings and other remedies were not herein provided for.
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LANDLORD
MAY
PERFORM
ADDITIONAL
RENT
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SEVENTH. — If the Tenant shall make default in the performance of any covenant herein contained, the Landlord may immediately, or at any time thereafter, without notice, perform the same for the account of the Tenant. If a notice of mechanic's lien be filed against the demised premises or against premises of which the demised premises are part, for, or purporting to be for, labor or material alleged to have been furnished, or to be furnished to or for the Tenant at the demised premises, and if the Tenant shall fail to take such action as shall cause such lien to be discharged within fifteen clays after the filing of such notice, the Landlord may pay the amount of such lien or discharge the same by deposit or by bonding proceedings, and in the event of such deposit or bonding proceedings, the Landlord may require the lienor to prosecute an appropriate action to enforce the lienor's claim. In such case, the- Landlord may pay any judgment recovered on such claim. Any amount paid or expense incurred by the Landlord as in this subdivision of this lease provided, and any amount as to which the Tenant shall at any time be in default for or in respect to the use of water, electric current or sprinkler supervisory service, and any expense incurred or sum of money paid by the Landlord by reason of the failure of the Tenant to comply with any provision hereof, or in defending any such action, shall be deemed to be "additional rent" for the demised premises, and shall be due and payable by the Tenant to the Landlord on the first day of the next following month, or, at the option of the Landlord, on the first day of any succeeding month. The receipt by the Landlord of any instalment of the regular stipulated rent hereunder or any of said "additional rent" shall not be a waiver of any other "additional rent" then due.
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AS TO
WAIVERS
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EIGHTH. — The failure of the Landlord to insist, in any one or more instances upon a strict performance of any of the covenants of this lease, or to exercise any option herein contained, shall not be construed as a waiver or a relinquishment for the future of such covenant or option, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. The receipt by the Landlord of rent, with knowledge of the breach of any covenant hereof, shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach and no waiver by the Landlord of any provision hereof shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by the Landlord. Even though the Landlord shall consent to an assignment hereof no further assignment shall be made without express consent in writing by the Landlord.
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COLLECTION
OF RENT
FROM OTHERS
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NINTH. — If this lease be assigned, or if the demised premises or any part thereof be underlet or occupied by anybody other than the Tenant the Landlord may collect rent from the assignee, under-tenant or occupant, and apply the net amount collected to the rent herein reserved, and no such collection shall be deemed a waiver of the covenant herein against assignment and under-letting, or the acceptance of the assignee, under-tenant or occupant as tenant, or a release of the Tenant from the further performance by the Tenant of the covenants herein contained on the part of the Tenant.
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MORTGAGES
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TENTH. — This lease shall be subject and subordinate at all times, to the lien of the mortgages now on the demised premises, and to all advances made or hereafter to be made upon the security thereof, and subject and subordinate to the lien of any mortgage or mortgages which at any time may be made a lien upon the premises. The Tenant will execute and deliver such further instrument or instruments subordinating this lease to the lien of any such mortgage or mortgages as shall be desired by any mortgagee or proposed mortgagee. The Tenant hereby appoints the Landlord the attorney-in-fact of the Tenant, irrevocable, to execute and deliver any such instrument or instruments for the Tenant.
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IMPROVEMENTS
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ELEVENTH. — All improvements made by the Tenant to or upon the demised premises, except said trade fixtures, shall when made, at once be deemed to be attached to the freehold, and become the property of the Landlord, and at the end or other expira-tion of the term, shall be surrendered to the Landlord in as good order and condition as they were when installed, reasonable wear and damages by the elements excepted.
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NOTICES
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TWELFTH. — Any notice or demand which under the terms of this lease or under any statute must or may be given or made by the parties hereto shall be in writing and shall be given or made by mailing the same by certified or registered mail addressed to the respective parties at the addresses set forth in this lease.
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NO LIABILITY
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THIRTEENTH. — The Landlord shall not be liable for any failure of water supply or electrical current, sprinkler damage, or failure of sprinkler service, nor for injury or damage to person or property caused by the elements or by other tenants or persons in said building, or resulting from steam, gas, electricity, water, rain or snow, which may leak or flow from any part of said buildings, or from the pipes, appliances or plumbing works of the same, or from the street or sub-surface, or from any other place, nor for interference with light or other Incorporeal hereditaments by anybody other than the Landlord, or caused by operations by or for a governmental authority in construction of any public or quasi-public work, neither shall the Landlord be liable for any latent defect in the building.
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NO
ABATEMENT
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FOURTEENTH. — No diminution or abatement of rent, or other compensation shall be claimed or allowed for inconvenience or discomfort arising from the making of repairs or improvements to the building or to its appliances, nor for any space taken to comply with any law, ordinance or order of a governmental authority. In respect to the various "services." if any, herein expressly or impliedly agreed to be furnished by the Landlord to the Tenant, it is agreed that there shall be no diminution or abatement of the rent, or any other compensation, for interruption or curtailment of such "service" when such interruption or curtailment shall | be due to accident, alterations or repairs desirable or necessary to be made or to inability or difficulty In securing supplies or labor for the maintenance of such "service" or to some other cause, not gross negligence on the part of the Landlord. No such interruption or curtailment of any such "service" shall be deemed a constructive eviction. The Landlord shall not be required to furnish, and the Tenant shall not be entitled to receive, any of such "services" during any period wherein the Tenant shall be in default in re-spect to the payment of rent. Neither shall there be any abatement or diminution of rent because of making of repairs, improvements or decorations to the demised premises after the date above fixed for the commencement of the term, it being understood that rent
shall, in any event, commence to run at such date so above fixed.
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RULES, ETC.
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FIFTEENTH. — The Landlord may prescribe and regulate the placing of safes, machinery, quantities of merchandise and other things. The Landlord may also prescribe and regulate which elevator and entrances shall be used by the Tenant's employees, and for the Tenant's shipping. The Landlord may make such other and further rules and regulations as, in the Landlord's judgment, may from time to time be needful for the safety, care or cleanliness of the building, and for the preservation of good order therein. The Tenant and the employees and agents of the Tenant will observe and conform to all such rules and regulations.
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SHORING OF
WALLS
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SIXTEENTH. — In the event that an excavation shall be made for building or other purposes upon land adjacent to the demised premises or shall be contemplated to be made, the Tenant shall afford to the person or persons causing or to cause such excavation, license to enter upon the demised premises for the purpose of doing such work as said person or persons shall deem to be necessary to preserve the wall or walls, structure or structures upon the demised premises from injury and to support the same by proper foundations.
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VAULT SPACE
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SEVENTEENTH. — No vaults or space not within the property line of the building are leased hereunder. Landlord makes no representation as to the location of the property line of the building. Such vaults or space, as Tenant may be permitted to use or occupy are to be used or occupied under a revocable license and is such license be revoked by the Landlord as to the use of part or all of the vaults or space Landlord shall not be subject to any liability; Tenant shall not be entitled to any compensation or re- duction in rent nor shall this be deemed constructive or actual eviction. Any tax, fee or charge of municipal or other authorities for such vaults or space shall be paid by the Tenant for the period of the Tenant's use or occupancy thereof.
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ENTRY
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EIGHTEENTH. — That during seven months prior to the expiration of the term hereby granted, applicants shall be admitted at all reasonable hours of the day to view the premises until rented; and the Landlord and the Landlord's agents shall be permitted at any time during the term to visit and examine them at any reasonable hour of the day, and workmen may enter at any time, when authorized by the Landlord, or the Landlord's agents, to make or facilitate repairs in any part of the building; and if the said Tenant shall not be personally present to. open and permit an entry into said premise's, at any time, when for any reason an entry therein shall be necessary or permissible hereunder, the Landlord or the Landlord's agents may forcibly enter the same without rendering the Landlord or such agents liable to any claim or cause of action for damages by reason thereof (if during such entry the Landlord shall accord reasonable care to the Tenant's property) and without in any manner affecting the obligations and covenants of this lease: it is, however, expressly understood that the right and authority hereby reserved, does not impose, nor does the Landlord assume, by reason thereof, any responsibility or liability whatsoever for the care or supervision of said premises, or any of the pipes, fixtures, appliances or appurtenances therein contained or therewith in any manner connected.
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NO REPRE-
SENTATIONS
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NINETEENTH. — The Landlord has made no representations or promises in respect to said building or to the demised premises except those contained herein, and those, if any, contained in some written communication to the Tenant, signed by the Landlord. This instrument man not be changed, modified, discharged or terminated orally.
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ATTORNEY'S
FEES
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TWENTIETH. — If the Tenant shall at any time be in default hereunder, and if the Landlord shall institute an action or summary proceeding against the Tenant based upon such default, then the Tenant will reimburse the Landlord for the expense of attorneys' fees and disbursements thereby incurred by the Landlord, so far as the same are reasonable in amount. Also so long as the Tenant shall be a tenant hereunder the amount of such expenses shall be deemed to be "additional rent" hereunder and shall be due from the Tenant to the Landlord on the first day of the month following the incurring of such respective expenses.
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POSSESSION
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TWENTY-FIRST. — Landlord shall not be liable for failure to give possession of the premises upon commencement date by reason of the fact that premises are not ready for occupancy, or due to a prior Tenant wrongfully holding over or any other person wrongfully in possession or for any other reason: in such event the rent shall no commence until possession Is given or is avail-able, but the term herein shall not be extended.
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THE TENANT FURTHER COVENANTS:
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IF A FIRST FLOOR
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TWENTY_SECOND. – If the demised premises or any part thereof consist of a store, or of a first floor, or of any part thereof, the Tenant will keep the sidewalk and curb in front thereof clean at all times and free from snow and ice, and will keep insured in favor of the Landlord, all plate glass therein and furnish the Landlord with policies of insurance covering the same.
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INCREASED FIRE INSURANCE RATE
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TWENTY-THIRD. – If by any reason of the conduct upon the demised premises of a business not herein permitted, or if by reason of the improper or careless conduct of any business upon or use of the demised premises, the fire insurance rate shall at any time be higher than it otherwise would be, Then the Tenant will reimburse the Landlord, as additional rent hereunder, for that part of all fire insurance premiums hereafter paid out by the Landlord which shall have been charged because of the conduct of such business not so permitted, or because of the improper or careless conduct of any business upon or use of the demised premises, and will make such reimbursement upon the first day of the month following such outlay by the Landlord; but this covenant shall not apply to a premium for any period beyond the expiration date of this lease, first above specified. In any action or proceeding wherein the Landlord and Tenant are parties, a schedule or “make up” of rate for the building on the demised premises, purporting to have been issued by New York Fire Insurance Exchange, or other body making fire insurance rates for the insurance rate then applicable to the demised premises.
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WATER RENT
SEWER
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TWENTY-FOURTH. – If a separate water meter be installed for the demised premises, or any part thereof, the Tenant will keep the same in repair and pay the charges made by the municipality or water supply company for or in respect to the consumption of water, as and when bills therefor are rendered. If the demised premises, or any part thereof, be supplied with water through a meter, which supplies other premises., the Tenant will pay to the Landlord, as and when bills are rendered therefor, the Tenant’s proportionate part of all charges which the municipality or water supply company shall make for all water consumed through said meter, as indicated by said meter. Such proportionate part shall be fixed by apportioning the respective charge according to floor are against all of the rentable floor area in the building (exclusive of the basement) which shall have been occupies during the period of the respective charges, taking into account the period that each part of such area was occupied. Tenant agrees to pay as additional rent the Tenant’s proportionate part, determined as aforesaid, of the sewer rent or charg imposed or assessed upon the building of which the premises are a part.
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ELECTRIC CURRENT
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TWENTY-FIFTH. – That the Tenant will purchase from the Landlord, if the Landlord shall so desire, all electric current that the Tenant requires at the demised premises, and will pay the Landlord for the same, as the amount of consumption shall be indicated by the meter furnished therefor. The price for said current shall be the same as that charged for consumption similar to that of the Tenant by the company supplying electricity in the same community. Payments shall be due as and when bills shall be rendered. The Tenant shall comply with like rules, regulations and contract provisions as those prescribed by said company for a consumption similar to that of the Tenant.
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SPRINKLER SYSTEM
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TWENTY-SIXTH. – If there now is or shall be installed in said building a “sprinkler system” the Tenant agrees to keep the appliances thereto in the demised premises in repair and good working condition, and if the New York Board of Fire Underwriters or the New York Fire Insurance Exchange or any bureau, department or official of the State or local government requires or recommends that any changes, modifications, alterations or addition sprinkle heads or other equipment be made or supplies by reason of the Tenant’s business, or the location of partitions, trade fixtures, or other contents of the demised premises, or if such changes. Modifications, alterations, additional sprinkler heads or other equipment in the demised premises are necessary to prevent the imposition of a penalty or charge against the full allowance for a sprinkler system in the fire insurance rate as fixed by said Exchange, or by any Fire Insurance Company, the Tenant will at the Tenant’s own expense, promptly make and supply sudh changes, modifications, alterations, additional sprinkler heads or other equipment. As additional rent hereunder the Tenant will pay to the Landlord, annually in advance, throughout the term $............................, toward the contract price for sprinkler supervisory services.
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SECURITY
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TWENTY SEVENTH. – The sum of …………………………………………………Dollars is deposited by the Tenant herein with the Landlord herein as security for the faithful performance of all the covenants and conditions of the lease by the said Tenant. If the Tenant faithfully performs all the covenants and conditions on his part to be performed, then the sum deposited shall be returned to said Tenant.
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NUISANCE
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TWENTY EIGHTH. – This lease is granted and accepted on the especially understood and agreed condition that the Tenant will conduct his business in such a manner, both as regards noise and kindred nuisances, as will in no wise interfere with, annoy, or disturb any other tenant in the conduct of their several businesses, or the landlord in the management of the building; under penalty of forfeiture of this lease and consequential damages.
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BROKERS COMMISSIONS
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TWENTY NINTH. – The Landlord hereby recognizes as the broker who negotiated and consummated this lease with the Tenant herein, and agrees that if, as, and when the Tenant exercises the option, of any, contained herein to renew this lease, or fails to exercise the option, if any, contained therein to cancel this lease, the Landlord will pay to said broker a further commission in accordance with the rules and commission rates of the Real Estate Board in the community. A sales transfer, or other disposition of the Landlord’s interest in said lease shall not operate to defeat the Landlord’s obligation to pay the said commission to the said broker. The Tenant herein hereby represent to the Landlord that the said broker is the sole and only broker who negotiated and consummated this lease with the Tenant
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THIRTIETH. – The Tenant agrees that it will not require, permit, suffer, now allow the cleaning of any window, or windows, in the demised premises from the outside (within the meaning of Section 202 of the Labor Law) unless the equipment and safety devices required by law, ordinance, regulation or rule, including, without limitation, Section 202 of the New York Labor Law, are provided and used, and unless the rules, or any supplemental rules of the Industrial Board of the State of New York are fully complied with; and the Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify the Landlord, Owner, Agent, Manager and/or Superintendent, as a result of the Tenant’s requiring, permitting, suffering, or allowing any window, or windows in the demised premises to be cleaned from the outside in violation of the requirements of the aforesaid laws, ordinances, regulation and/or rules.
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VALIDITY
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THIRTY-FIRST. 0 The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this lease shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.
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EXECUTION & DELIVERY OF LEASE
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THIRTY SECOND. – In order to avoid delay, this lease has been prepared and submitted to the Tenant for signature with the understanding that it shall not bind the Landlord unless and until it is executed and delivered by the Landlord.
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THIRTY THIRD. – The Tenant will keep clean and polished all metal, trim, marbles and stonework which are a part of the exterior of the premises, using such materials and methods as the Landlord may direct, and if the Tenant shall fail to comply with the provisions of this paragraph, the Landlord may cause such work to be done at the expense of the Tenant.
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THIRTY FOURTH. – The Landlord shall replace at the expense at the expense of the Tenant any and all broken glass in the skylights, doors and walls in and about the demised premises. The Landlord may insure and keep insured all plate glass in the skylights, doors and walls in the demised premises, for and in the name of the Landlord and bills for the premiums therefor shall be rendered by the Landlord to the Tenant at such times as the Landlord may elect, and shall be due from and payable by the Tenant when rendered, and the amount thereof shall be deemed to be, and shall be paid as, additional rent.
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THIRTY FIFTH. – This lease and the obligation of Tenant to pay rent hereunder and perform all of the other covenants and agreements hereunder on part of Tenant to be performed shall in nowise be affected, impaired or excused because Landlord is unable to supply or is delayed in supplying any service expressly or impliedly to be supplied or is unable to make, or is delayed in making any repairs, additions, alterations or decorations or is unable to supply or is delayed in supplying any equipment or fixtures if Landlord is prevented or delayed from so doing by reason of governmental preemption in connection with a National Emergency declared by the President of the United States or in connection with any rule, order or regulation of any department or subdivision thereof of any government agency or by reason of the conditions of supply and demand which have been or are affected by war or other emergency.
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THE LANDLORD COVENANTS
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QUIET POSSESSION
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FIRST. – That if and so long as the Tenant pays the rent and “additional rent” reserved hereby, and performs and observes the covenants and provisions hereof, the Tenant shall quietly enjoy the demised premises, subject however, to the terms of this lease, and to the mortgages above mentioned, provided however, that this covenant shall be conditioned upon the retention of title to the premises by Landlord.
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SECOND. – Subject to the provisions of Paragraph “Fourteenth” above the Landlord will furnish the following respective services: (a) Elevator service, if the building shall contain an elevator or elevators, on all days except Sundays and holidays, from A.M. to P.M. and on Saturdays from A.M. to P.M.; (b) Heat, during the same hours on the same days in the cold season in each year.
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And it is mutually understood and agreed
that the covenants and agreements contained in the within lease shall be binding upon the parties hereto and upon their respective successors, heirs, executors and administrators.
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In Witness Whereof,
the Landlord and Tenant have respectively signed and sealed these presents the day and year first above written.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT IN NEW YORK STATE (RPL 309-a)
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY SUBSCRIBING WITNESS(ES)
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Great American Realty of
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Great American Realty
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2131 Newbridge Road
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Challenge Electronics
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GUARANTY
In consideration of the letting of the premises within mentioned to the Tenant within named, and of the sum of One Dollar, to the undersigned in hand paid by the Landlord within named, the undersigned hereby guarantees to the Landlord and to the heirs, successors and/or assigns of the Landlord, the payment by the Tenant of the rent, within provided for, and the performance by the Tenant of all of the provisions of the within lease. Notice of all defaults is waived, and consent is hereby given to all extensions of time that any Landlord may grant.
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personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capaci-ty(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s) acted, executed the instrument.
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RIDER TO LEASE DATED THE 9
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DAY OF October, 2000, BETWEEN GREAT AMERICAN REALTY OF 95 Jefryn Blvd., LLC, LANDLORD AND Challenge Electronics, AS TENANT.
36TH. That the Tenant shall pay the annual rent of:
1)
$87,187.56 for the first year of this lease commencing October 1, 2000 through September 31, 2001 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $7,265.63
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$89,803.20 for the second year of this lease commencing October 1, 2001 through September 31, 2002 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $7,483.60
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$92,497.32 for the third year of this lease commencing October 1, 2002 through September 31, 2003 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $7,708.11
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$95,272.20 for the fourth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2003 through September 31, 2004 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $7,939.35
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$98,130.36 for the fifth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2004 through September 31, 2005 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $8,177.53
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$101,074.32 for the sixth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2005 through September 31, 2006 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $8,422.86
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$104,106.60 for the seventh year of this lease commencing October 1, 2006 through September 31, 2007 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $8,675.55
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$107,229.84 for the eighth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2007 through September 31, 2008 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $8,935.82
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$110,446.68 for the ninth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2008 through September 31, 2009 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $9,203.89
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$113,760.12 for the tenth year of this lease commencing October 1, 2009 through September 31, 2010 said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the first day of each and every month in the sum of $9,480.01
10 year lease, 3% increases.
37th.
The Tenant agrees at its own cost and expense to pay for and provide all heat, air conditioning, electricity, gas water, fuel, all utilities, trash removal and services used and consumed by it and to keep the demised premises in a neat and orderly fashion being the understanding and intention or the parties hereto that the tenant hires the premises and the landlord rents the premises to the tenant without any service of any kind whatsoever. in the event that the premises has a separate septic tank or cesspool the tenant shall maintain, repair of replace the same at tenant's own cost and expense.
38th.
The Tenant at its own cost and expense agrees to provide and to keep in full force and effect during the terms of this lease for the benefit of the landlord, general liability insurance in standard from protecting the landlord against and liability whatsoever occasioned by accident in or about the demised premises. the landlord shall be named as an additional insured thereunder and shall be protected against all liability occasioned by any occurrence insured against. such policy or policies shall cover the leased premises and shall provide for all lease thirty (30) day's notice to the landlord before cancellation or non-renewal. a certification thereof shall be delivered to the landlord. said insurance policy(s) shall provide for the following minimum coverages: $1,000,000.00 combined single limits (csl) coverage for any one occurrence. in the event the tenant fails to effect such insurance, or fails to maintain the same, the landlord may elect to obtain the same and add the cost thereof to the installment of rent for the month next ensuring and the amount thereof shall be deemed additional rent.
39th.
The Tenant shall maintain insurance covering damage to its own personal property situated upon the premises, as well as damage to the personal property upon the premises belonging to third persons, and will under any circumstances, hold the landlord harmless and free from any claim for damage to supplies, equipment, or other goods upon the premises.
40th.
Tenant shall, at its own cost and expense, promptly replace any broken glass in the premises.
41st.
All of the insurance policies provided for in this lease shall be delivered to the Landlord within fifteen (15) days after the commencement of the terms of this agreement. upon the failure of the Tenant to do so deposit any of said policies, The Landlord shall have the privilege to procure said insurance on its own application therefore, and the amount of the premium, if paid by the landlord, shall be due and payable with the rent installment next due and shall be considered as additional rent reserved hereunder, collectible with the same remedies as if originally reserved as rent hereunder.
42nd.
The Tenant shall take good care of the demised premises and shall at Tenant's own cost and expense make all repairs and be solely responsible at its own cost and expense for the proper maintenance, repair and replacement of the fixtures, appliances, services and utilities in the demised premises including but not limited to the plumbing, heating, electrical, sprinkler, air conditioning and the gas, water and electric meters and installations pertaining thereto, and vent and chimney equipment and installations and all structural parts of the demised premises to which such equipment and installations are attached through, it responsible for exterior structural repairs of the building and roof only.
43rd.
The Tenant shall maintain the demised premises in a clean and orderly fashion. In the event of the Tenant's failure to keep the premises in a clean and orderly fashion, both interior and exterior, the Landlord shall have the right, upon twenty (20) days written notice and demand to the Tenant, to make any necessary repairs or cause the premises to be cleaned at the expense of the tenant, and the amount so expended by the landlord shall constitute additional rent to be paid by tenant to the landlord, together with the next ensuing rent payment.
44th.
The Tenant shall have the right to make interior, nonstructural changes, but the same shall be made only with the consent of the landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Only fixtures, equipment and appliances which are serviceable and in good condition shall be installed by or on behalf of tenant and same shall be installed in a good workmanlike manner. any painting or decorating necessary or required at any time to be done in the demised premises shall be done by the Tenant at its own cost and expense. Whenever required Tenant shall provide Landlord with a certificate of electrical inspection and approval from the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, or such other Fire Underwriters as may be operative in the County of Nassau. If Tenant makes any interior alterations or installations, the same shall be done at Tenant's sole cost and expense in accordance with the laws and ordinances applying to the same. Any alterations, installations additions and improvements made and installed by Tenant in the demised premises, shall immediately become and be the property of the Landlord without payment therefore and shall remain upon and be surrendered with the demised premises in good working order reasonable wear and tear excepted. tenant shall, at its own cost and expense, obtain the necessary permits, certificates of occupancy and/or certificates of completion for any and all improvements made to the subject premises by the tenant, in the event such are required by the appropriate municipal authorities. the landlord shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the execution of any document necessary therefore. prior to the commencement of any such improvement the Tenant shall furnish to the Landlord the contractor's certificates of Worker's Compensation Insurance and general liability insurance in an amount of at least
$1,000,000.00
naming the landlord as an additional insured. In the event the Tenant fails to comply herewith, the Landlord shall do so at the expense of the Tenant,. Which expense shall include any and all insurance premiums, costs to legalize the said additional(s) and the Landlord's attorney's fees, all of the foregoing being deemed as additional rent hereunder. If any mechanic's lien or liens are filed against the subject premises for work done by or at the request of the tenant or for materials furnished in connection therewith, the tenant shall, within thirty (30) days after the filing of the said lien, and at the tenant's sole cost and expense, cause the same to be removed and discharged by payment, court order or bond as is provided for by law. in the event the tenant fails to so cause the lien (s) to be discharged, the landlord may elect to cancel this lease and/or cause the said liens to be paid and the costs thereof, including all reasonable attorneys fees connected therewith, shall be deemed as additional rent for which the tenant shall immediately be responsible. Tenant will in all respects indemnify and hold the Landlord harmless from any claim by any subcontractor, materialman or laborers engaged or hired by it, and further specifically agrees that no alterations, interior or exterior shall be undertaken by the landlord which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
45th.
All alterations to the property made or installed in such a manner that their removal would cause injury to the property shall be the property of the landlord, at the option of the landlord, and may not be removed without the consent of the landlord, trade fixtures excepted. trade fixtures shall be deemed the property of the tenant and may be removed by the tenant provided that all injury to the property resulting there from shall be repaired at the expense of the tenant. should the tenant vacate the subject premises for any reason whatsoever, all property left in the subject premises shall, at the option of the landlord, be deemed abandoned by the said tenant and shall become the property of the Landlord.
46th.
If the Tenant shall at any time be in default hereunder and if the Landlord shall institute any action or summary proceeding or shall otherwise incur expense for legal fees as a consequence of Tenant's default or delay in making payment or in complying with any term or condition of this lease, Then the Tenant will be liable to and will reimburse the Landlord for such reasonable expense of attorney'
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fees and disbursements thus incurred by landlord. the amount of such expenses shall be deemed to be "additional rent" hereunder and shall be due from the tenant to the landlord on the first day of the month following the incurring of such respective expenses or following demand therefore by the landlord. if the tenant shall allege or claim any damages resulting from any breach or alleged breach by the Landlord under the terms of this lease or any claim or any kind whatsoever arising in favor if the Tenant against the Landlord, the Tenant agrees that such claim shall not be asserted and may not be asserted against the Landlord either as a counterclaim, set off or defense in any action or proceeding brought by the Landlord against the Tenant for the non-payment of rent or recovery of possession of the demised premises. Such claim by the Tenant against the Landlord shall only be enforced, prosecuted or maintained by a separated action or proceeding instituted by the Tenant against the Landlord, and not to be consolidated with any action or proceeding brought by landlord to recover rent or to recover possession or the demised premises.
47th.
Any notice by either party to the other shall be deemed duly given only if in writing and if delivered either personally or if such notice be posted by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed (a) if to the tenant at the demised premises, and (
b
) if to the landlord at its address herein above stated. if either party admits receipt of such shall be privileged to designate a substitute address for the giving of notice to it hereunder, by giving notice of such substitution in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.
48th.
It is mutually covenanted that if the Landlord shall reasonably pay or be compelled to pay any sum of money or shall reasonably perform any act or be compelled to perform any act, which act shall require the payment of any sum of money, by reason or the failure of the tenant to perform any one or more of the covenants herein contained, the sum of sums so paid by the landlord together with all interest, costs and damages, shall be added to rent installments next due and/shall be collectible in the same manner and with the same remedies as if originally reserved as rent hereunder.
49th.
The Landlord has made no representations or warranties any kind or nature except are specifically set forth herein and the parties agree that this lease constitutes the full agreement by and between them. any holing over by the tenant after the term of this lease shall be unlawful and in no manner constitute a renewal or extension of this lease agreement. tenant has inspected the subject premises, knows the condition thereof and takes the same "
as is".
50th.
the security posted hereunder (paragraph 27) shall bear no interest and shall consist of and be equivalent to two (2) months rent at all times. not posted.
51st.
In the event that the Tenant shall not have paid the rent on or before the 5th day of the month during which same is due, there shall be added to such rent, as additional rent, a late charge of five
percent (5%)
of the rent due and unpaid. the landlord shall have all rights with respect to this additional rent as for the non-payment of any and all other rents due under the terms of this lease. the demand for and collection of the aforesaid late charge shall in no way be deemed a waiver of any remedies that the Landlord may have under the terms of this lease by summary proceedings or otherwise.
52nd.
The Landlord shall not be liable in any way, or to any extent, or at all, for or on account or any injury to any property at any time in said buildings, or for or on account of the destruction of any property at any time in said buildings. landlord shall not be liable for any damage done or occasioned by or from plumbing, gas, water, sprinkler, steam or other pipes, or sewerage or the bursting, leaking or running or any pipes, tank or plumbing fixtures in, above, upon or about said building or premises, nor for any damage occasioned by water, snow or ice being upon or coming through the roof, skylights, trap door or otherwise, nor for any damages arising from acts, or neglect of co-tenants, or other occupants of the same building or of any owners, or occupants, or adjacent or contiguous property, except if such damage or injury is caused by landlord's negligence.
53rd.
Tenant agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Landlord from any claim or loss by reason of the tenant's use or misuse of the demised premises and from any claim or loss by reason of any accident or damage to any persons happening on said premises.
54th.
The Tenant shall on the last day of the term, or upon the sooner termination or the term, peaceably and quietly surrender the leased property to the landlord, broom clean including all building, alteration, rebuilding, replacements, charges or additions placed by the tenant thereon, in as good condition and repairs as
at
the commencement of the term, and as any buildings, structures, replacements, additions or improvements constructed, erected, added, or placed thereon by the tenant are when completed, with the natural wear and tear thereof excepted.
55th.
it
is understood and agreed that the tenant occupies fifty percent
(50.00 percent
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Base Year 2000
a) Fifty percent (50%) of all real estate taxes and assessments charged to the property, of which the demised premises are a part.
b) any and all increase in insurance premiums charged the Landlord because of the occupancy of the Tenant of the demised premises.
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Fifty percent (50%) of any general rate increase in insurance premiums now or hereafter carried by the landlord covering the aforesaid property over that in effort on.
d) Fifty percent (50%) of the cost of maintaining and cleaning of the driveways, sidewalks and parking lot gardening, line painting, resurfacing, removal of snow, ice, trash and debris and garbage
removal.
56th. The Tenant shall permit the Landlord, its agents, at all reasonable times and after reasonable notice to erect, use, repair and maintain any pipes and conduits in and through the demised premises, and the Landlord shall have the right to enter the demised premised at all times to examine the same and to show them to prospective purchasers or lessees of the building and to make any improvements, additions or alterations as the Landlord may deem necessary or desirable. All of the aforesaid may be done without constituting and eviction of the Tenant and the rent reserved shall in no way abate during the performance thereof. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed to impose upon the Landlord any obligation, responsibility or liability whatsoever for repairs, care or supervision of the building on any part thereof other than as herein otherwise provided in this lease. Any such entry onto the demised premises shall be during normal business hours and shall not interfere with Tenant's business nor impair Tenant's use of the demised premises.
57th. If the demised premises be or become infested with vermin, the Tenant shall at the Tenant's expense, cause the same to be exterminated for time to time to the reasonable satisfactions of the Landlord.
58th. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the premises herein mentioned are demised for the whole term with the whole amount of rent reserved due and payable at the time of the making of this lease, and the payment of rent in installments as above provided is for the convenience of Tenant only and upon default in the making of any installment payment of rent, or upon breach of any of the terms, covenants of conditions of this agreement; then the whole of the rent reserved for the whole of the period then remaining unpaid shall, at Landlord's options, at once become due and payable without any notice or demand.
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in the event that this lease is canceled by the landlord for default by the tenant in the performance of any of the terms hereof, the landlord shall apply and retain the entire security then on deposit to and in reduction of the total damages which landlord may sustain or incur as a result of the Tenant's defaults.
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In the event of any claim by the Tenant to the effect that another Tenant in any way encroaches upon or violates any of its rights under this lease, the tenant's sole recourse shall be against such other tenant and in no event will the landlord be required to institute any legal proceeding or to take other steps against the tenant alleged to be in violation. this shall in no way, however, limit the rights of the tenant as against such other tenant or violating party, nor shall such encroachment constitute a default under or breach of this lease by the landlord.
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The Tenant agrees that the rent provided for herein shall be paid to the Landlord without demand and without offset or defense at the address set forth herein, or at such other address as the Landlord may at any time designate in writing.
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The sidewalk, driveway, parking lot areas and entrances of the demised premises shall not be obstructed by the tenant and the tenant shall maintain and clean same and shall keep same free of ice, snow, debris and refuge and in addition, make all repairman replacements thereto which may become necessary as a consequence of the
fault or
negligence on the part of the tenant.
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If there shall be filed by or against the Tenant a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency or for reorganization or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee of all or a portion of the tenant property, or if the tenant makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, this lease shall ipso facto be canceled and terminated.
in
such event neither tenant nor any person claiming through or under Tenant or by virtue of any statute or an order of any court shall be entitled to possession of the demised premises. The Landlord, in addition to other rights and remedies contained in this lease or by virtue of any statute or rule of law may retain as liquidated damages any and all rents, security, deposit or moneys received by landlord from tenant.
64th.
Landlord makes no representation as to the permitted use of the subject premises and this lease is expressly made subject to the zoning ordinances of the appropriate municipal authority having jurisdiction over the premises and any agency or subdivision thereof. All permits which may be necessary for the maintenance and operation of the tenant's business shall be obtained and maintained by the Tenant at the tenant own cost expense.
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The Tenant agrees at anytime and from time to time, upon not less that five
(5)
days prior written request by the landlord, to execute, acknowledge and deliver to the landlord a statement in writing certifying that this lease is unmodified and in full force and effect, or if there have been modifications that the same are in full force and effect as modified, and stating the modification and dates to which rent and other charges have been paid in advance, if any. it is intended that any such statement delivered pursuant to this paragraph may be relied upon by any prospective purchaser of the fee or any mortgagee or assigned of any mortgage upon the fee of the demised premises.
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The receipt by Landlord for rent with knowledge of a breach of any covenant of this lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach.
no
payment by tenant or receipt by landlord of a lesser amount that the monthly rent herein stipulated shall be deemed to be other than on account of the earliest stipulated rent. N
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endorsement or statement on any check or any letter accompanying any check or payment without prejudice to landlord's accompanying any check or payment without prejudice to landlord's right to recover the balance of such rent or pursue any other remedy in this lease provided.
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Notwithstanding anything herein contained to the contrary the Landlord's consent to the Tenant either assigning or subletting the demised premises shall not be unreasonable withheld; however, the following conditions for any requested consent shall apply in addition to whatever other reasonable requests may be made by the Landlord:
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Said agreement, executed by the assignor or tenant-lessee, with the assumption of the assignee or under-tenant shall be deposited with the Landlord within five (5) days of the making of such assignment or sub-lease;
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Any transfer of a majority of the issued and outstanding capital stock of any corporate Tenant, however accomplished, and whether in a single transaction or in a series of related or unrelated transactions, shall be deemed to be an assignment of this lease. Likewise, an increase in the number of issued and/or outstanding shares of capital stock of any corporate Tenant and/or the creation of one or more additional classes of capital stock of any corporate Tenant, however accomplished and whether in a single transaction or a series of related or unrelated transaction, with the result that at least fifty-one (51%) percent of the beneficial interest and record ownership's in and to such Tenant shall no longer be held by the beneficial and record owners of the capital stock of such corporate Tenant as of the date of the execution of this lease, or the date such corporation shall become the Tenant hereunder (whichever is later, shall be deemed to be an assignment of this lease. Such assignment of lease hereunder shall be governed by the other provisions of this lease.
69th. Not withstanding anything contained herein, it is agreed that the Tenant shall not be required to pay any additional rent for the items set forth in paragraph 55th. for its occupancy of the subject premises for the period July 1, 2000 to Jun 30, 2001 it being the intention of the parties that the Tenant shall pay the set amount set forth in paragraph 55th. of this lease to the annual rent.
70th. If the Tenant defaults in the payment of rent or any other charges that the Landlord becomes responsible to pay for, including but not limited to garbage removal, utilities, tenant repairs and municipal fees, the individual principals and/or members of Tenant will be personally and individually responsible for the payment of such rent and other charges up to the date premises are vacated and broom clean possession returned to the Landlord.
d) There shall be no further option to renew this lease.
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Exhibit 10.3
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT entered into this 1st day of February 1996, by and between Surge Components, Inc. a New York corporation, with
its
principal place of business at 1016 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, New York 11729 (the "Company") and Ira Levy, residing at 2441 Riverside Dr., Wantagh, NY 11793 (the "Employee").
W 1TNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to continue to employ the. Executive in the principal capacity of President upon the terms and conditions contained herein;
WHEREAS the Executive is desirous of continuing employment with the Company and is willing to accept such employment for the inducements and upon the terms and conditions contained herein; and
WHEREAS the Company has bargained for a covenant by the Executive not to compete with the Company's business.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration by each of the parties, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.
Employment.
The Company hereby employs the Executive and the Executive hereby accepts employment upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.
2.
Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall continue for an initial term of five (5) years; provided, however, that the term of this Agreement shall be automatically continued and extended for additional consecutive twelve month periods commencing upon such termination date, unless at least thirty (30) days before the date of termination of the initial term of this Agreement or of any such extended term, the Company shall give the Executive, or the Executive shall give the Company, a notice in writing electing to terminate this Agreement as of such termination date.
3.
Duties.
(a) During the term of this Agreement, the Executive shall serve the Company in an executive capacity and shall perform such duties as are determined from time to time by the Company's Board of Directors. Unless prevented by death or disability, the Executive shall
devote
his full business time, allowing for vacations and national holidays, as set forth in Sections 5(a) and (e) hereof, and illnesses, exclusively to the business and affairs
of
the Company, and shall use his best efforts, skill and abilities to promote its interests. Nothing
herein contained shall be construed as preventing the Executive from purchasing securities in any
publicly held entity, if such purchases shall not result in his owning beneficially 2% or more of
the equity securities of such company, provided such investment is
mat
made in a company in
competition with the Company.
(b) The Board of Directors of the Company has
elected the Executiv to serve as President, and the Company hereby agrees to use its best efforts
to have the Executive continue to serve as President during the term of this Agreement. The precise services of the Executive may be extended or curtailed from time to time at the direction of the Company's Board of Directors.
4.
Compensation.
For
the services rendered by the Executive hereunder, the
Company shall pay and the Executive shall accept the following compensation:
(a)
From the commencement of the term hereof through January 31, 2001, the
Executive shall receive a base annual salary of Two Hundred Thousand $200,000 (the "Base Salary") which Base Salary shall be earned and shall be payable at such intervals not less frequently than monthly, in equal installments, and otherwise in such manner as is consistent with the Company's normal practice for remuneration of executives;
(b)
The Board of Directors shall review the Executive's base salary on each
of the first and second anniversary dates of the execution of this agreement in order to determine whether the salary should receive an upward adjustment;
(c)
The. Executive shall be entitled to bonus compen
sa
tion during the term
hereof, as determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company;
(d)
The Executive's salary shall be payable subject to such deductions as are
then required by law and such further deductions as may be agreed to by the Executive, in accordance with the Company's prevailing salary payroll practices.
5.
Benefits and Expenses.
During the term of this Agreement, the
Executive
shall
be entitled to the following benefits and expense reimbursement:
(a)
The Executive shall he entitled to four (4) weeks of paid vacation per
calendar year, in accordance with the Company's policy from time to time in effect as determined by the Board;
(b)
The Executive shall be entitled to participate in and/or receive all fringe
benefits such as medical, disability, hospital and health insurance plans, and profit sharing, pension plans,. life insurance and other plans, if any, which the Company may generally make available to its Executives. The Executive shall also be included in the Directors and
Officers' indemnification insurance policy, if obtained;
(c)
The Company shall also issue to the Executive a corporate credit card to be utilized by the Executive in connection with any bout-of-pocket expenses which he may incur in connection with the performance of his duties. During the term of this Agreement, the Company shall, upon presentation of proper vouchers, also reimburse the Executive for all reasonable expenses incurred by him directly in connection with his performance of services as an officer and Executive of the Company;
(d)
The Corporation shall maintain on behalf of the Executive, a one million
dollar ($1,000,000) key man life insurance policy, which shall name the Company as beneficiary;
for the compensate Surge for executive replacement.
(e)
The Executive shall receive as paid days off all national holidays that the Company, pursuant to established policy, recognizes and observes.
6.
Disability and Death.
(a)
Disability
- If, during the term of this Agreement, the Executive becomes so disabled or incapacitated by reason of any physical or mental illness so as to be unable to perform the services required of him pursuant to this Agreement for a continuous period of four (4) months, or for an aggregate of six (6) months during any consecutive twelve (12) month period, then the Company may, upon 30 days' written notice to the Executive, terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the termination of the Agreement hereunder by reason of disability, the Company shall pay to the Executive his Base Salary then in effect along with all other fringe benefits for a period of one (1) year following the date of such termination, such payment to be made in on lump sum, The Company shall purchase temporary and permanent disability insurancehe Executive. Payments made hereunder shall not affect any other payments made
to the Executive.
(b)
Death
- This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon and as of the date of death of the Executive at any time during the term of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement by reason of the Executive's death, the Company shall pay to the Executive's estate his Base Salary then in effect for a period of one (1) year following the date of such termination, such payment to be made in one lump sum.
7.
Covenants and Restrictions.
(a) During the term of this Agreement and for a period of one (1) year thereafter (the 'Non-Compete Period"), the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in, own, manage, operate, assist, join or control, or participate in the ownership, management, operation or control of any Restricted Enterprise (other than the Company or its affiliates), which engages or plans to engage in a Restricted Enterprise anywhere in the United States, whether as a director, officer, executive, agent, consultant, shareholder, employee, partner, owner, independent contractor or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, these restrictions shall not prevent the Executive from earning his livelihood during the Non-Compete Period. As used herein, a "Restricted Enterprise" shall be any activity that competes with the business of the Company as constituted or as realistically contemplated during the term of this Agreement in the United States.
(b)
The Executive agrees that he shall not divulge to others, nor shall he use to the detriment of the Company or in any business competitive with or similar to any business engaged in by the Company or any of its subsidiary or affiliated companies, at any time during his employment with the Company or thereafter, any Confidential Information obtained by him during the course of his employment with the Company. For the purpose of this Agreement,"Confidential Information" means any and all information developed by or for or processed by the Company or its affiliates of which the Executive has knowledge during the term of his employment that is (1) not generally known in any industry in which the Company or its affiliates does business during the Non-Compete Period or (2) not publicly available and treated as confidential.
(c)
During the Non-Compete Period, the Executive will neither solicit, hire or seek to solicit or hire any of the Company's personnel in any capacity whatsoever nor shall Executive induce or attempt to induce any of the Company's personnel to leave the employ of the Company to work for Executive or otherwise.
8.
Remedies.
The Executive acknowledges that his breach of any of the restrictive
covenants contained in Section 7 herein may cause irreparable damage to the Company for which remedies at law would be inadequate. Accordingly, if Executive breaches or threatens to breach any of the provisions of Section 7, the Company shall be entitled to appropriate injunctive relief, including, without limitation, preliminary and permanent injunctions, in any court of competent jurisdiction, restraining Executive from taking any action prohibited hereby. This remedy shall be in addition to all other remedies available to the Company at law or equity. If any portion of Section 7 is adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable, Section 7 shall be deemed amended to delete therefrom the portion so adjudicated, such deletion to apply only with respect to the operation of Section 7 in the jurisdiction in which such adjudication is made.
9.
Indemnification.
The Company hereby indemnifies and holds the Executive
harmless from any and all expenses (including legal fees) or losses incurred by him in connection with the performance of his duties under this Agreement.
10.
Prior Agreements.
The Parties represent that he is not now under any written agreement, nor has he previously, at any time, entered into any written agreement with any person., firm or corporation, which would or could in any manner preclude or prevent him from giving freely and the Company receiving the exclusive benefit of his services.
11.
Termination Provisions.
(a)
In addition to, and not in lieu of, the termination provisions set forth in Section 6 herein, the employment of the Executive hereunder may be terminated by the Company prior to the termination date of the initial term or any renewal term thereafter (as set forth in Section 2 hereof) in the event that the Executive is gull(i) reckless disregard to perform his
duties as set forth in Section 3 herein, or (ii) willful misteasance
, or (iii) any act of dishonesty by the Executive with respect to the Company. Termination of the Executive's employment by the Company for reckless disregard of his duties to the Company, willful misfeasance or an act of dishonesty with respect to the Company hereunder shall c-institute, and is referred to elsewhere herein, as termination for "Cause." Such termination of the Executive's employment hereunder for Cause shall be effective immediately upon delivery of written notice to the Executive setting forth the reason or reasons for such termination. Upon the termination of this Agreement in accordance with this Section 11(a), the Company shall not be obligated to make any further payments hereunder to the Executive.
(b)
Notwithstanding any provisions in without Cause
Agreement the contrary, the Company may terminate the employment of the Executive , but in such event the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive any and all amounts payable to the Executive pursuant to Section 4 above for the remainder of the initial term or the extended term, as the case may be, of the Agreement in effect immediately prior to such termination (the "Remainder Term"), and the Company shall also continue for the Remainder Term to permit the Executive to receive or participate in all fringe benefits available to him pursuant to Section 5 above.
12.
Change of Control.
in the event that a "change of control" occurs, as such term
is defined below, at any time during the term of this Agreement, the Executive may, by written notice to the Company within sixty (60) days after the date of such change of control, elect to terminate his employment with the Company within sixty (60) days after such notice (the "Termination Date"), If the Executive elects to terminate his employment pursuant to this Section 12, the Company shall pay the Executive, in addition to the remainder of his annual compensation, a "parachute payment," as said term is defined in Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the "Code") in an amount equal to 2.99 times the Executive's annual compensation (or such other amount then permitted by the Code), including the Base Salary, bonus compensation and other remuneration and fringe benefits, if any This amount shall be payable by the Company to the Executive in one lump sum payment within sixty (60) days of the Termination Date. The Executive shall be responsible for payment of all income or excise taxes which may become due as a result of the Company's payment to him of any "excess parachute payments," as such phrase is defined in Section 280G of the Code. A "change of control" shall he deemed to occur when the Executive is not elected to the Board of Directors
of the Company and/or is not elected as an officer of the Company and/or there has been a change in the ownership following the Company's 1996 public offering of at least 25% of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company, and such issuance was not approved by the Executive.
13.
Successors and Assigns.
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company, its successors and assigns, and upon the Executive, his heirs, executors, administrators, legatees and legal representatives.
14.
Notice.
Any notice, statement, report, request or demand required or permitted to be given by this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be sufficient if delivered in person or if addressed and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the panics at the addresses set forth above, or at such other place that either party may designate by notice in the foregoing manner to the other.
15.
Waiver.
The failure of either party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of future compliance therewith, and said terms, conditions and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term or any condition of this Agreement on the part of either party shall be effective for any purpose whatsoever unless such waiver is in writing and signed by such party.
16.
Section Headings.
The heading of the paragraphs herein are inserted for convenience and shall not affect any interpretation of this Agreement.
IT
Miscellaneous.
(a)
Should any part of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever, be declared invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced in whole or in pan, such decision shall not affect the validity of any remaining portion, which remaining portion shall remain in full force and effect as if this Agreement had been executed with the invalid portion thereof eliminated, and it is hereby declared the intention of the parties hereto that they would have executed the remaining portion of this Agreement without including therein any portion which may for any reason be declared invalid.
(b)
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State. of New York applicable to agreements made and performed in such State without application to the principles of conflicts of laws.
(c.) This Agreement and all rights hereunder are personal to the Executive and shall not be assignable, and any purported assignment in violation thereof shall be null and void. Any person, firm or corporation succeeding to the business of the Company by merger, consolidation, purchase of assets of otherwise, shall assume by contract or operation of law the obligations of the Company hereunder; provided, however, that the Company shall, notwithstanding such assumption and/or assignment, remain liable and responsible for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Agreement on the part of the. Company.
(d) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the terms and conditions of the Executive's employment by the Company, as distinguished from any other contractual arrangements between the parties pertaining to or arising out of their relationship, and this Agreement supersedes and renders null and void any and all other prior oral or written agreements, understandings, or commitments pertaining to the Executive's employment by the Company. No variation hereof shall be deemed valid unless in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no discharge of the terms hereof shall be deemed valid unless by full performance by the parties hereto or by a writing signed by the parties hereto. No waiver by either party of any provision or condition of this Agreement by him or it to be performed shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions and conditions at the same time or any prior or subsequent time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above.
"EXECUTIVE" "COMPANY"
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Exhibit 10.4
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT entered into this 1st day of February 1996, by and between Surge Components, Inc, a New York corporation, with its principal place of business at 1016 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, New York 11729 (the "Company") and Steven Lubman, residing at 12 Cather Ave., Dix Hills, NY 11746 (the "Executive").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to continue to employ the Executive in the principal capacity of Vice President upon the terms and conditions contained herein;
WHEREAS the Executive is desirous of continuing employment with the Company and is willing to accept such employment for the inducements and upon the terms and conditions contained herein; and
WHEREAS the Company has bargained for a covenant by the Executive not to compete with the Company's business.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration by each of the parties, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.
Employment.
The Company hereby employs the Executive and the Executive hereby accepts employment upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.
2.
Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall
continue
for an
initial term of five (5) years; provided, however, that the term of this Agreement
shall be. automatically continued and extended, on the same terms and conditions as then in effect
hereunder, for additional consecutive twelve month periods commencing upon such termination
date, unless at least thirty (30) days before the date of termination of the initial term of this
Agreement or of any such extended term. the Company shall give the Executive, or the Executive
shall give the Company, a
notice
in writing electing to terminate this Agreement as of such
termination date.
3.
Duties.
(a)_ During the term of this Agreement, the Executive shall serve the Company
in an executive capacity and shall perform such duties as are determined from time to time by
the Company's Board of Directors. Unless prevented by death or disability, the Executive shall
devote his full business time, allowing for vacations
and national holidays, as set forth in
Sections 5(a) and
(e)
hereof, and illnesses, exclusively to the business and affairs of the
Company, and shall use his best efforts, skill and abilities to promote its interests. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as preventing the Executive from purchasing securities in any publicly held entity, if such purchases shall not result in his owning beneficially 2% or more of the equity securities of such company, provided such investment is not made in a company in competition with the Company.
(b)
It is hereby acknowledged that the Board of Directors of the Company has elected the Executive to serve as Vice President, and the Company hereby agrees to use its best efforts to have the Executive continue to serve as President during the term of this Agreement
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The precise services of the Executive may be extended or curtailed from time to time at the direction of the Company's Board of Directors.
4,
Compensation.
For the services rendered by the Executive hereunder, the
Company shall pay and the Executive shall accept the following compensation:
(a)From the commencement of the term hereof through January 31, 2001, the
Executive shat] receive a base annual salary of Two Hundred Thousand (S200.000) (the "Base Salary') which Base Salary shall be earned and shall be payable at such intervals not less frequently than monthly, in equal installments, and otherwise in such manner as is consistent with the Company's normal practice for remuneration of executives;
(b) The Hoard of Directors shall review the Executive's base salary on each
of the anniversary dates of the execution of this agreement in order to determine whether the Executive's salary should receive an upward adjustment;
(c)
The Executive shall be entitled to bonus compensation during the term hereof, as determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company;
(d)
The Executive's salary shall be payable subject to such deductions as are then required by law and such further deductions as may be agreed to by the Executive, in accordance with the Company's prevailing salary payroll practices.
5.
Benefits and Expenses.
During the term of this Agreement, the Executive shall
be entitled to the following benefits and expense. reiinbursement:
(a) The Executive shall be entitled to four (4) weeks of paid vacation per
calendar year
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, in accordance with the Company's policy from time to time in effect as determined by the Board
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(b) The Executive shall be entitled to participate in and/or receive all fringe
benefits such as medical, disability, hospital and health insurance plans, and profit sharing,
pension plans, life insurance and other plans, if any, which the Company may generally make
available to its executive Executives. The Executive shall also be included in the Directors and Officers' indemnification insurance policy, if obtained;
(c)
The Company shall also issue to the Executive a corporate credit card to be utilized by the Executive in connection with any additional out-of-pocket expenses which he may incur in connection with the performance of his duties. During the term of this Agreement, the Company shall, upon presentation of proper vouchers, also reimburse the Executive for all reasonable expenses incurred by him directly in connection with his performance of services as an officer and Executive of the Company;
(d)
The Corporation shall maintain on behalf of the Executive, a one million dollar ($1,000,000) key man life insurance policy, which shall name the Company as beneficiary;
(e)
The Executive shall receive as paid days off all national holidays that the Company, pursuant to
established
policy, recognizes and observes.
6.
Disability and Death.
(a)
Disability
- If, during the term of this Agreement,
the Executive becomes so disabled or incapacitated by
reason of any physical or mental illness so as
to be unable to perform the services required of him pursuant to
this Agreement for a continuous
period of four (4) months, or for an aggregate of six (6) months during
any
consecutive twelve (12) month period, then the Company may, upon 30 days' written notice
to the Executive, terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the termination of the Agreement
hereunder by reason of disability, the Company shall pay to the Executive his Base Salary then in effect along with all other fringe benefits (including, without limitation, family medical benefits) for a period of one (1) year following the date of such termination, such payment to be made in one lump sum, no later
than
3
months following the date of termination. The Company shall purchase temporary and permanent disability insurance on the Executive. Payments made hereunder shall not affect any other payments made to the Executive.
(b)
Death - This
Agreement shall automatically terminate upon and as of the date of death of the Executive at any time during
the term of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement by reason of the Executive's death, the Company shall pay to the
Executive's estate his Base Salary, and shall continue family medical benefits
coverage for Executive's family, then in effect for a period of one
(I)
year following the date of such termination, such payment to be made in one lump sum no later than 3 months following the date of death.
7.
Covenants and Restrictions.
(a)
For a period of one (1) year following the termination of this Agreement
(the "Non-Compete Period"), the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in, own, manage, operate, assist, join or control, or participate in the ownership, management, operation or control of any Restricted Enterprise (other than the Company or its affiliates), which engages or plans to engage in a Restricted Enterprise anywhere in the United States, whether as a director, officer, executive, agent, consultant, shareholder, partner, owner, independent contractor or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, these restrictions shall not prevent the Executive from earning his livelihood during the Non-Compete Period. As used herein, a "Restricted Enterprise" shall be any activity that competes with the business of the Company as constituted or as realistically contemplated to be conducted by the Company during the term of this Agreement in the New York Metropolitan area. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of this Section 7(a) shall not apply if Executive's employment is terminated pursuant to Section 11(b) or Section 12 of this Agreement.
(b)
The Executive agrees that he shall not divulge to others, nor shall he use to the detriment of the Company or in any business competitive with or similar to any business engaged in by the Company or any of its subsidiary or affiliated companies, at any time during his employment with the Company or thereafter, any Confidential Information obtained by him during the course of his employment with the Company. For the purpose of this Agreement,"Confidential Information" means any and all information developed
by or
for or processed by the Company or its affiliates of which the Executive has knowledge during the term of his employment that is (1) not generally known in any industry in which the Company or its affiliates does business during the Non-Compete Period or (2) not publicly available and treated as confidential.
(c)
During the Non-Compete Period, the. Executive will neither solicit, hire or seek to solicit or hire any of the Company's personnel in any capacity whatsoever nor shall Executive induce or attempt to induce any of the Company's personnel to leave the employ of the Company to work for Executive or otherwise.
8.
Remedies.
The Executive acknowledges that his breach of any of the restrictive covenants contained in Section 7 herein may cause irreparable damage to the Company for which remedies at law would be inadequate. Accordingly, if Executive breaches or threatens to breach any of the provisions of Section 7, the Company shall be entitled to appropriate injunctive relief, including, without limitation, preliminary and permanent injunctions, in any court
of
competent jurisdiction,
restraining Executive from taking any action prohibited hereby. This remedy shall
be in addition
to all other remedies available to the Company at law or equity. If any portion of Section 7 is adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable, Section 7 shall be deemed amended to delete
therefrom the portion
so adjudicated, such deletion to apply only with respect to the operation of Section 7 in the jurisdiction in which such adjudication is made.
9.
Indemnification.
The Company hereby indemnifies and holds the Executive harmless from any and all
expenses
(including legal fees) or losses incurred by him in connection with the performance of his duties under this Agreement.
10,
Prior Agreements.
The Executive represents that he is not now under any written
agreement, nor has he previously, at any time, entered into any written agreement with any person,
firm
or corporation, which would or could in any manner preclude or prevent him from giving freely and the Company receiving the exclusive benefit of his services.
11.
Termination Provisions.
(a)
In addition to, and not in lieu of, the termination provisions set forth in Section 6 herein, the employment of the Executive hereunder may be terminated by the Company prior to the termination date of the initial term or any renewal term thereafter (as set forth in Section 2 hereof) for sufficient "cause,"
which
cause is defined specifically in the event that the Executive is guilty of (i) a willful and reckless disregard to perform his duties as set forth in Section 3 herein,
or
(ii) willful misfeasance for which the Company is directly and adversely affected,
or
(iii) any act of dishonesty by the Executive bearing directly upon the Company. Termination of the Executive's employment by the Company for reckless disregard of his duties to the Company, willful misfeasance or an act of dishonesty with respect to the Company hereunder shall constitute, and is referred to elsewhere herein, as termination for "Cause." Such termination of the Executive's employment hereunder for Cause shall be effective upon delivery of written notice to the Executive, which notice shall be in a sworn affidavit from at least two non-interested parties, setting forth with specificity the exact nature of the "cause" for which the Executive is being terminated. Upon the termination of this Agreement for "cause" as set forth in this subparagraph, the Company shall not be obligated to make any further payments hereunder to the Executive.
(b)
Notwithstanding any provisions in this Agreement to the contrary, the Company may terminate the employment of the Executive without Cause, but in such event the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive any and all amounts payable to the Executive pursuant to Section 4 above for the greater of (i) the remainder of the initial term or the extended ten
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n, as the case may be, of the Agreement in effect immediately prior to such termination, or (ii) one (1) year (the "Remainder Term"), and the Company shall also continue for the Remainder Term to pen
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nit the Executive to receive or participate in all fringe benefits available to him pursuant to Section 5 above; provided, however, that during the Remainder Term any amounts payable to the Executive pursuant to
this
Section 11(b), and any fringe benefits which lie receives or in which he participates pursuant to this Section 11(b), shall be reduced by any payments or fringe benefits the Executive shall receive during the Remainder Term from any other source of employment which is unaffiliated with the Company.
12.
Change of Control.
In
the event
that a "change of control" occurs, as such term
is defined below, at any time
during
the term of this Agreement, the Executive may, by written notice to the Company within sixty (60) days after the date of such change of control, elect to terminate his employment with the Company within sixty (60) days after such notice (the "Termination Date"). If the Executive elects to terminate his employment pursuant to this Section 12, the Company shall pay the Executive, in addition to the remainder of his annual
compensation, a "parachute payment: as said term is defined in Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the "Code") in an amount equal to 2.99 times the Executive's annual compensation (or such other amount then permitted by the Code), including the Base Salary, bonus compensation and other remuneration and fringe benefits, if any. This amount shall be payable by the Company to the Executive in one lump sum payment within sixty (60) days of the Termination Date. The Executive shall be responsible for payment of all income or excise taxes which may become due as a result of the Company's payment to him of any "excess parachute payments," as such phrase is defined in Section 280G of the Code. A "change of control" shall be deemed to
occur
when the Executive is not elected to the Board of Directors of the Company andjor is not elected as an officer of the Company andjor there has been a change in the ownership following the Company's 1996 public offering of at least 25% of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company, and such issuance was not approved by the Executive.
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Arbitration of Disputes.
All controversies, claims and disputes arising out of or
relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration conducted by the American Arbitration Association, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of said Association in effect at the time of the controversy, claim or dispute. Judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator (or Arbitrators) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
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Successors and Assigns.
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be
binding upon the Company, its successors and assigns, and upon the Executive, his heirs, executors, administrators, legatees and legal representatives,
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Notice.
Any notice, statement, report, request or demand required or permitted to be given by this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be sufficient if delivered in person or if addressed and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the addresses set forth above, or at such other place that either party may designate by notice in the foregoing manner to the other.
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Waiver
. The failure of either party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of future compliance therewith, and said terms, conditions and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term or any condition of this Agreement on the part of either party shall be effective for any purpose whatsoever unless such waiver is in writing and signed by such party.
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Section Headings_
The heading of the paragraphs herein are inserted for convenience and shall not affect any interpretation of this Agreement.
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Miscellaneous.
(a)
Should any pan of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever, be declared invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced in whole or in part, such decision shall not affect the validity of any remaining portion, which remaining portion shall remain in full force and effect as if this Agreement had been executed with the invalid portion thereof eliminated, and it is hereby declared the intention of the parties hereto that they would have executed the remaining portion of this Agreement without including therein any portion which may for any reason be declared invalid.
(b)
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and performed in such State without application to the principles of conflicts of laws.
(c)
This Agreement and all rights hereunder are personal to the Executive and shall not be assignable, and any purported assignment in violation thereof shall be null and void. Any person, firm or corporation succeeding to the business of the Company by merger, consolidation, purchase of assets or otherwise, shall assume by contract or operation of law the obligations of the Company hereunder; provided, however, that the Company shall, notwithstanding such assumption and/or assignment, remain liable and responsible for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Agreement on the part of the Company.
(d)
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the terms and conditions of the Executive's employment by the Company, as distinguished from any other contractual arrangements between the parties pertaining to or arising out of their relationship, and this Agreement supersedes and renders null and void any and all other prior oral or written agreements, understandings, or commitments pertaining to the Executive's employment by the Company. No variation hereof shall be deemed valid unless in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no discharge of the terms hereof shall be deemed valid unless by full performance by the parties hereto or by a writing signed by the parties hereto. No waiver by either party of any provision or condition of this Agreement by him or it to be performed shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions and conditions at the same time or any prior or subsequent time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above.
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Exhibit 10.5
GENERAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
The undersigned Debtor and ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC., Secured Party, with addresses as they appear with their signatures below, AGREE, as follows:
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In consideration of one or more loans, advances, or other financial accommodations at any time before, at or after the date hereof made or extended by Secured Party to Debtor, directly or indirectly, as principal, guarantor or otherwise, at the sole discretion of Secured Party in each instance, Debtor hereby grants to Secured Party a security interest in, and assigns to Secured Party, the Collateral described in Paragraph 2 to secure the payment, performance and observance of all indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of any kind of Debtor to Secured Party, now existing or hereafter arising, direct or indirect (including participations or interest of Secured Party in obligations of Debtor to others), acquired outright, conditionally, or as collateral security from another, absolute or contingent, joint or several, secured or unsecured, due or not, contractual or tortious, liquidated or unliquidated, arising by operation of law or otherwise, and all instruments evidencing any of the foregoing obligations (all of the foregoing being herein referred to as the " Obligationsl.
2.
The Collateral is described as follows and/or on Schedule A annexed hereto as part hereof and on any
separate schedule at any time furnished by Debtor to Secured Party (which are hereby deemed part of this Security Agreement), which Collateral includes all attachments, accessions and equipment now or hereafter affixed to the Collateral or used in connection therewith, substitutions and replacements thereof, and (unless the description of the Collateral expressly excludes after acquired collateral), all items of the Collateral both now existing and hereafter acquired, created or arising, and all proceeds and products thereof, if any:
All present and future accounts, rights to the payments of money (including, without limitation, all tax refund claims and license fees) and general intangibles, now owned or hereafter acquired, and the goods represented by any of the foregoing or described in copies of invoices delivered to secured party in connection with any of the foregoing; all returned, reclaimed or repossessed goods with respect to any of the foregoing; all rights and remedies of the debtor under or in connection with any of the foregoing; and all proceeds thereof (including, without limitation, insurance refund claims and all other insurance claims and proceeds).
All inventory now owned or hereafter acquired wheresoever located, presently existing or hereafter arising, _ and all additions and accessions thereto, including, without limitation, raw materials, work in process, finished merchandise and all wrapping, packing and shipping materials, all now owned or hereafter acquired chattel, paper, patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, service mark applications, tradenames, tradestyles, copyrights, copyright applications, rights to proceeds of letters of credit, letter of credit rights and all proceeds of any of the foregoing (including, without limitation, insurance refund claims and all other insurance claims and proceeds).
All machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and chattel paper now owned or hereafter required wheresoever located, including, without limitation, any and all parts, replacements, substitutions, improvements, accessories, attachments and additions thereto and therefor and the proceeds thereof (including, without limitation, insurance refund claims and all other insurance claims and proceeds).
3.
Debtor warrants, represents and covenants that: (a) the chief executive office of Debtor, the books
and records relating to the Collateral and the Collateral, are located at the addresses set forth below and Debtor will not change any of the same without prior written notice to and consent of Secured Party; (b) the Collateral is and will be used in Debtor's business and not for personal, family, household or farming use; (c) at all times the Collateral will be owned by Debtor free and clear of all liens, security interests and encumbrances except as set forth on Schedule B, if any, annexed hereto as part hereof; (d) Debtor will not
assign, sell mortgage, lease, transfer, pledge, grant a security interest in, encumber, or otherwise dispose of or abandon any part or all of the Collateral without prior written consent of Secured Party, except for the sale from time to time in the ordinary course of business of Debtor of such items of Collateral as may constitute part of the business inventory of Debtor; (e) Debtor will make payment or deposit when due of all taxes, assessments or contributions required by law which may be levied or assessed with respect to any of the Collateral, and will deliver to Secured Party, on demand, certificates attesting thereto; (f) Debtor will use the Collateral for lawful purposes only, with all reasonable care and caution and in conformity with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations; (g) Debtor will keep the Collateral in first-class order, repair, running and marketable condition, at Debtor's own cost and expense; (h) Secured Party shall at all times have free access to and right of inspection of the Collateral and any records pertaining thereto (and the right to make extracts from and to receive from Debtor originals or true copies of such records and any papers and instruments relating to any or all of the Collateral upon request therefor); (i) the Collateral is now and shall remain personal property, and Debtor will not permit any of the Collateral to become a part of or affixed to real property without prior written notice to Secured Party and without first making all arrangements, and delivering to Secured Party all instruments and documents, requested by and satisfactory to Secured Party to protect the primary security interest granted herein against all persons; (j) Debtor, at its own expense, will insure the Collateral in the name of and with loss or damage payable to Secured Party, against loss or damage, by fire and extended coverage, theft, burglary, bodily injury and such other risks, with such companies and in such amounts, as is required by Secured Party at any time (all such policies providing 10 days minimum written notice of cancellation to Secured Party) and Debtor shall deliver to Secured Party the original or duplicate policies, or certificates or other evidence satisfactory to Secured Party of compliance with the foregoing insurance provisions and Debtor will promptly notify Secured Party of any loss or damage to any of the Collateral or arising from its use; (k) at its option, Secured Party may apply any insurance monies received at any time to the cost of repairs to the Collateral and/or to payment of any of the Obligations, whether or not due, in any order Secured Party may determine, any surplus (after payment of all costs, reasonable attorney's fees and disbursements) to be remitted to Debtor; (1)
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Debtor will, at its expense, perform all acts and execute all documents requested by Secured Party, at any time or otherwise necessary to evidence, perfect, maintain and enforce Secured Party's primary security interest in the Collateral; (m) Debtor assumes_ all responsibility and liability arising from the use of the Collateral; (n) upon request of Secured Party, at any time and from time to time, Debtor shall, at its sole cost and expense, execute and deliver to Secured Party one or more financing statements pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") and any other papers, documents or instruments requested by Secured Party in connection with this Security Agreement, and Debtor hereby authorizes Secured Party to execute and file at any time or times, one or more financing statements with respect to all or any part of the Collateral, signed only by the Secured Party; (o) in its discretion, Secured Party may, whether or not an event of default has occurred or any of the Obligations be due, in its name or Debtor's or otherwise, notify any account debtor or obligor of any account, contract right, instrument, document, chattel paper or general intangibles included in the Collateral to make payment to Secured Party; (p) Secured Party, may in its sole discretion, demand, sue for, collect or receive any money or property at any time payable or receivable on account of or in exchange for, or make any compromise or settlement deemed desirable by Secured Party with respect to, any of the Collateral, and/or extend the time of payment, arrange for payment in installments, or otherwise modify the terms of, or release, any of the Collateral all without notice to/or consent by Debtor and without otherwise discharging or affecting the Obligations or the security interest granted herein; (q) Secured Party may in its discretion, for the account and expense of Debtor, pay any amount or do any act required of Debtor hereunder or requested by Secured Party to preserve, protect, maintain or enforce the Obligations or the primary security interest granted herein, and which Debtor fails to do or pay; (r) Debtor will promptly pay Secured Party for any and all sums, costs, and expenses which Secured Party may pay or incur in defending, protecting or enforcing the primary security interest granted herein or in enforcing payment of the Obligations or otherwise in connection with the provisions hereof, including but not limited to all court costs, collection charges, travel, and reasonable attorney's fees (not less
than 15% of the outstanding Obligations where permitted by applicable law), all of which, together with legal interest, shall be part of the Obligations; (s) whether or not an event of default has occurred, Secured Party, in its discretion, may transfer to or register in the name of Secured Party or its nominee all or any of the Collateral consisting of securities, and whether or not so transferred or registered, Secured Party shall be entitled to (i) receive all income and dividends thereon (including stock dividends and rights to subscribe) as a part of the Collateral, (ii) exchange any or all such Collateral upon the reorganization, recapitalization, or readjustment of any entity issuing such securities, (iii) vote such Collateral so transferred or registered, and (iv) exercise any or all power with respect thereto as if an absolute owner thereof; (t) at any time Secured Party may assign, transfer and deliver to any. ransferee of any of the Obligations, any or all of the Collateral, whereupon Secured Party shall be fully discharged from all responsibility and the transferee shall be vested with all powers and rights of Secured Party hereunder with respect thereto, but Secured Party shall retain all rights and powers with respect to any Collateral not assigned, transferred or delivered.
4. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an event of default ("Default") by Debtor under this, Security Agreement: (a) if at any time Secured Party shall, in its sole discretion, consider the Obligations insecure or any part of the Collateral unsafe, insecure or insufficient, and Debtor shall not on demand furnish other collateral or make payment on account, satisfactory to Secured Party; (b) if Debtor or any obligor, maker, endorser, acceptor, surety or guarantor of, or any party to, any of the Obligations or the Collateral (the same, including Debtor, being collectively referred to herein as "Obligors") shall default in the punctual payment of any sum payable with respect to, or in the observance or performance of any of the terms and conditions of, any Obligations or of this Security Agreement or the Collateral; (c) if any warranty, representation or statement of fact made to Secured Party at any time by or on behalf of Debtor is false or misleading in any material respect when made; (d) if there occurs any loss, theft, substantial damage to or destruction of any of the Collateral, or the making of any levy on, seizure, attachment or garnishment of any of the Collateral; (e) if any of the Obligors being a natural person or any general partner of an Obligor which is a partnershipi shall die or (being a partnership or corporation) shall be dissolved, or if any of the Obligors (if a corporation) shall fail to maintain its corporate existence in good standing; (f) if any of the Obligors shall become insolvent (however defined or evidenced) or commit an act of bankruptcy or make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or appoint a committee of creditors, or make or send notice of an intended bulk transfer, or if there shall be converted a meeting of the creditors or principal creditors of any of the Obligors; (g) if there shall be filed by or against any of the Obligors any petition for any relief under the bankruptcy laws of the United States now or hereafter in effect or under any insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law or statute of any jurisdiction now or hereafter in effect (whether at law or in equity); (h) if the usual business of any of the Obligors shall be terminated or suspended; (i) if any proceeding, procedure or remedy supplementary to or in enforcement of judgment shall be commenced against, or with respect to any property of, any of the Obligors; or (j) if any petition or application to any court or tribunal, at law or in equity, be filed by or against any of the Obligors for the appointment of any receiver or trustee for any of the Obligors or any substantial portion of the property of any of them.
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Upon the occurrence of any Default and at any time thereafter, Secured Party may, without notice to or demand upon Debtor, declare any or all Obligations of Debtor immediately due and payable and Secured Party shall have the following rights and remedies (to the extent permitted by applicable law) in addition to all rights and remedies of a secured party under the UCC, all such rights and remedies being cumulative, not exclusive and enforceable alternatively, successively or concurrently: (a) Secured Party may, at any time and from time to time, with or without judicial process and the aid and assistance of others, enter upon any premises in which any of the Collateral may be located and, without resistance or interference by Debtor, take possession of the Collateral; and/or dispose of any part or all of the Collateral on any premises of Debtor; and/or require Debtor to assemble and make available to Secured Party at the expense of Debtor any part or
all of the Collateral at any place and time designated by Secured Party which is reasonably convenient to both parties; and/or remove any part or all of the Collateral from any premises on which any part may be located for the purpose of effecting sale or other disposition thereof (and if any of the Collateral consists of motor vehicles, Secured Party may use Debtor's license plates); and/or sell, resell, lease, assign and deliver, grant options for or otherwise dispose of any or all of the Collateral in its then condition or following any commercially reasonable preparation or processing, at public or private sale or proceedings, by one or more contracts, in one or more parcels, at the same or different times, with or without having the Collateral at the place of sale or other disposition, for cash and/or credit, and upon any terms, at such place(s) and time(s) and to such persons, firms or corporations as Secured Party deems best, all without demand for performance or any notice or advertisement whatsoever except that where an applicable statute requires reasonable notice of sale or other disposition Debtor hereby agrees that the sending of five days notice by ordinary mail, postage prepaid, to any address of Debtor set forth in this Security Agreement of the place and time of any public sale or of the time after which any private sale or other intended disposition is to be made, shall be deemed reasonable notice thereof. If any of the Collateral is sold by Secured Party upon credit or for future delivery, Secured Party shall not be liable for the failure of the purchaser to pay for same and in such event Secured Party may resell such collateral. Secured Party may buy any part of all of the Collateral at any public sale and if any part or all of the Collateral is of a type customarily sold in a recognized market or is of the type which is the subject of widely distributed standard price quotations Secured Party may buy at private sale and may make
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payment therefor by any means. Secured Party may apply the cash proceeds actually received from any sale or other disposition to the reasonable expenses of retaking, holding, preparing for sale, selling, leasing and the like, to reasonable attorney's fees and all legal expenses, travel and other expenses which may be incurred by Secured Party in attempting to collect the Obligations or enforce this Security Agreement or in the prosecution or defense of any action or proceeding related to the subject matter of this Security Agreement; and then to the Obligations in such order and as to principal or interest as Secured Party may desire; and Debtor shall remain liable and will pay Secured Party on demand any deficiency remaining, including legal interest thereon and the balance of any expenses unpaid, with any surplus to be paid to Debtor, .subject to any duty of Secured Party imposed by law to the holder of any subordinate security interest in the Collateral known to Secured Party. Debtor recognizes that the Secured Party may be unable to effect a public sale of all or a part of the Collateral consisting of securities by reason of certain prohibitions contained in the Securities Act of 1933, but may be compelled to resort to one or more private sales to a restricted group of purchasers who will be obliged to agree, among other things, to acquire such securities for their own aecount, for investment and not with a view to the distribution or resale thereof. Debtor agrees that any such' private sales may be at prices and other terms less favorablejo the seller than if sold at public sales and that such private sales shall be deemed to have been made in a commercially reasonable manner; Secured Party has no obligation to delay sale of any such securities for the period of time necessary to permit the issuer of such securities, even if such issuer would agree, to register such securities for public sale under the Securities Act of 1933; (b) Secured Party may appropriate, set off and apply to the payment of any or all of the Obligations, any and all balances, sums, property, claims, credits, deposits, accounts, reserves, collections, drafts, notes,
or other items or proceeds of the Collateral in or coming into the possession of Secured Party or its agents and belonging or owing to Debtor, without notice to Debtor, and in such manner as Secured Party may in its discretion determine; (c) any of the proceeds of the Collateral received by Debtor shall not be commingled with other property of Debtor, but shall be segregated, held by the Debtor in trust as the exclusive property of Secured Party, and Debtor will immediately deliver to Secured Party the identical checks, monies, or other proceeds of Collateral received.
6.To effectuate the terms and provisions hereof, Debtor hereby designates and appoints Secured Party
and its designees or agents as attorney-in-fact of Debtor, irrevocably and with power of substitution, with
authority to receive, open and dispose of all mail addressed to Debtor, to notify the Post Office authorities
to change the address for delivery of mail addressed to Debtor to such address as Secured Party may
designate; to endorse the name of Debtor on any notes, acceptances, checks, drafts, money orders or other evidences of payment or proceeds of the Collateral that my come into Secured Party's possession; to sign the name of Debtor on any invoices, documents, drafts against and notices to account debtors of Debtor, assignments and requests for verification of accounts; to execute proofs of claim and loss; to execute any endorsements, assignments, or other instruments of conveyance or transfer, to adjust and compromise any claims under insurance policies; to execute releases; and to do all other acts and things necessary and advisable in the sole discretion of Secuied Party to carry out and enforce this Security Agreement. All acts of said attorney or designee are hereby ratified and approved and said attorney or designee shall not be liable for any acts of commission or omission, nor for any error of judgment or mistake of fact or law. This power of attorney being coupled with an interest is irrevocable while any of the Obligations shall remain unpaid.
7.Under no circumstances shall Secured Party be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part-or all of the Collateral, of any nature or kind, or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, but the same shall be at the Debtor's sole risk at all times. Secured Party shall not be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve, or protect its or Debtor's rights in the Collateral or against other parties thereto. Debtor hereby releases Secured Party from any claims, causes of action and demands at any time arising out of or with respect to this Security Agreement, the Obligations, the use of the Collateral and/or any actions taken or omitted to be taken by Secured Party with respect thereto, and Debtor hereby agrees to hold Secured Party harmless from and with respect to any and all such claims, causes of action and demands. Secured Party's prior recourse to any part or all of the Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of the Obligations. No act, failure or delay by Secured Party shall constitute a waiver of its rights and remedies hereunder or otherwise. No single or partial waiver by the Secured Party of any default, or right or remedy which it may have shall operate as a waiver of any other default, right or remedy or the same default, right or remedy on a future occasion. Debtor hereby waives presentment, notice of dishonor and protest of all-instruments included in or evidencing any of the Obligations or the Collateral, and any and all other notices and demands whatsoever (except as expressly provided herein). In the event of any litigation, with respect to any matter connected with this Security Agreement, the Obligations or the Collateral, Debtor hereby waives the right to a trial by jury and all defenses, rights of setoff and rights to interpose counterclaims of any nature. Debtor hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of New York and of any Federal Court located in such State in connection with any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Obligations, this Security Agreement or the Collateral, or any document or instrument delivered with respect to any of the Obligations. Debtor hereby waives personal service of any summons, complaint or other process in connection with any such action or proceeding and agrees that the service thereof may be made by certified or registered mail directed to Debtor at its chief executive office set forth below, or at such other address as Debtor may designate by written notification by certified or registered mail directed to and received by Secured Party at its office set forth in the financing statements filed hereunder (or if no such financing statements have been filed, at the office of Secured Party at which is located the officer in direct supervision of the within security interest). The Debtor so served shall appear or answer to such summons, complaint or other process within thirty days after the mailing thereof. Should the Debtor so served fail to appear or answer within said thirty-day period, such Debtor shall be deemed in default and judgment may be entered by Secured Party against such Debtor for the amount or such other relief as may be demanded in any summons, complaint or other process so served. In the alternative, in its discretion Secured Party may effect service upon Debtor in any other form or manner permitted. No provision hereof shall be modified, altered or limited except by a written instrument expressly referring to this Security Agreement and to the provision so modified or limited and executed by the party to be charged. Debtor, if more than one, shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Security Agreement has been authorized by the Board(s) of Directors of Debtor and by any necessary vote or consent of stockholders of Debtor (if a corporation). This Security Agreement and all Obligations shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns of Debtor, and shall, together with the rights and remedies of Secured Party hereunder, inure to the benefit of Secured Party, its successors, endorsees and assigns. This Security Agreement and the Obligations shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New York. If any term of this Security Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity of all other terms hereof shall in no way be affected thereby. Secured Party is authorized to annex hereto any schedules referred to herein. Debtor acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Security Agreement. All terms used herein shall have the meanings as defined in the New York Uniform Commercial Code.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Debtor has caused this Agreement to be executed by its corporate officers thereto duly authorized as of this July 2, 2002.
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xecution hereof by Secured Party is required only if this Security Agreement is to be filed as a Financing Statement.
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Execution hereof by Secured Party is required only if this Security Agreement is to be filed as a Financing Statement.
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ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC.
By:
Title:
1370 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
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Location of Debtor's
Books and Records:
95 East Jefryn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729
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Chief Executive Office
of Debtor:
95 East Jefryn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729
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Mailing Address of Debtor:
95 East Jefryn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729
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Other Places of Business
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None
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Exhibit 10.6
ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC.
Financing Agreement
AGREEMENT dated July 2, 2002 between SURGE COMPONENTS INC. ("Borrower"), a corporation duly organized and presently existing in good standing under the laws of the State of New York whose chief executive office is at 95 East Jefryn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729, and ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC. ("Lender"), a New York corporation with an address at 1370 Broadway, New York, New York 10018.
Borrower desires to obtain loans and other financial accommodations from Lender on a revolving basis upon the security of the "Collateral" as herein defined. Now, therefore, Borrower and Lender agree as follows.
Section
1 DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, these terms shall have the following meanings which shall be applicable to both the singular and plural forms of such terms.
1.1 "
Account Debtor
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shall mean the account debtor with respect to a Receivable and any other person who is obligated on such ReceiVable.
1.2
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Advance Percentage"
shall mean the percentage specified in Section 2.1 hereof.
1.3 -,"Affiliate" of a party shall mean any entity controlling, controlled by,.or under common control with, the party, and the term "controlling" and such variations thereof shall mean ownership of a majority of the voting power of a party.
1.4 "Business Day" shall mean a day on which Lender and major banks in New York City are open for the regular transaction of business.
1.5 "Default" shall have the meaning provided in Section 8.1 hereof.
1.6 "Effective Rate" shall have the meaning provideil in Section 3.1 hereof.
1.7 "Eligible Inventory" shall mean Inventory owned by Borrower in the regular course of its business which is and at all times shall continue to be acceptable to Lender in all respects. Standards of eligibility may be fixed and revised from time to time solely by Lender in its exclusive judgment. In determining eligibility, Lender may, but need not, rely on certificates of inventory and reports furnished by Borrower, but reliance thereon by Lender from time to time shall not be deemed to limit Lender's right to revise standards of eligibility at any time. In general, Inventory shall not be deemed eligible unless it complies in all respects with the representations, covenants and warranties.hereinafter set forth, made by Borrower with respect thereto.
1.8 "Eligible Receivables" shall mean Receivables created by Borrower in the regular course of its business which are and at all times shall continue to be acceptable to Lender in all respects. Standards of eligibility may be fixed and revised from time to time solely by Lender in its exclusive judgment. In determining eligibility Lender may, but need not, rely on ageings, reports and schedules of Receivables furnished by Borrower, but reliance thereon by Lender from time to time shall not be deemed to limit Lender's right to revise standards of eligibility at any time. In general, a Receivable shall not be deemed eligible unless the Account Debtor on such Receivable is and at all times continues to be acceptable to Lender and unless each Receivable complies in all respects with the representations, covenants and warranties hereinafter set forth.
1.9 "GAAP" shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as in effect from time to time as set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the elements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board which are applicable to the circumstances as of the date of determination consistently applied.
Lender.
1.10
"Inventory"
shall mean Inventory as defined in the Inventory Security Agreement executed by Borrower in favor of
1.11 "Loan Account"
shall mean the Loan Account as described in Section 2.1 hereof. 1.12 "Margin" shall mean two (2%) percent per annum.
1.13 "Maximum Credit Facility" shall mean $1,000,000.00.
1.14 "Maximum Rate" shall have the meaning provided in Section 9.2 hereof.
1.15 "Net Amount of Eligible Receivables" shall mean the gross amount of Eligible Receivables less sales, excise or similar taxes, returns, discounts, claims, credits and allowances of any nature at any time issued, owing, granted, outstanding or claimed, and less (without duplication) all amounts payable by any Account Debtor on Eligible Receivables if any Eligible Receivable of such Account Debtor is unpaid more than ninety (90) days following its invoice date.
1.16 "Obligations" shall mean all obligations, liabilities and indebtedness of Borrower to Lender or an Affiliate of Lender, however evidenced, arising under this Agreement, under any other or supplemental financing provided to Borrower by Lender or an . Affiliate of Lender, or independent hereof or thereof, whether now existing or incurred from time to time hereafter and whether before or after termination hereof, absolute or contingent, joint or several, matured or unmatured, direct or indirect, primary or-
secondary, liquidated or unliquidated, and whether arising directly or acquired from others (whether acquired outright, by assignment unconditionally or as collateral security from another and including, without limitation, participations or interest of Lender in obligations of Borrower to others), and including (without limitation) all of Lender's charges, commissions, fees, interest, expenses, costs and attorneys' fees chargeable to Borrower in connection therewith.
1.17 "Over-advance" shall mean any portion of all loans and advances which on any day exceeds the product of the Advance Percentage multiplied by the Net Amount of Eligible Receivables.
1.18 "Person" shall mean any person, firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, company, trust, estate, custodian, nominee or other individual or entity.
1.19 "Prime Rate" shall mean the prime rate from time to time publicly announced in New York City by The Chase Manhattan Bank.
1.20 "Receivables" shall mean all obligations to Borrower for the payment of money arising out of the sale of goods or the rendering of services by Borrower, now existing or hereafter arising, however evidenced, including without limitation all accounts, contract rights, general intangibles, documents, chattel paper and instruments (as each of such terms is defined in the New York Uniform Commercial Code).
Section 2 LOANS
2.1 Lender shall, in its discretion, make loans to Borrower from time to time, at Borrower's request, which loans in the aggregate shall not exceed the lesser of (i) eighty percent (80%) (the "Advance Percentage") of the Net Amount of Eligible Receivables which have been Validly assigned to Lender and in which Lender holds a perfected security interest pursuant to the terms hereof ranking prior to and free and clear of all interests, claims, and rights of others; and (ii) the Maximum Credit Facility. The making of any loan in excess of the Advance Percentage shall not be deemed to modify the Advance Percentage or create any obligation to make any further such loan. All loans (and all other amounts chargeable to Borrower under this Agreement or any supplement hereto) shall be charged to a Loan Account in Borrower's name on Lender's books. Lender shall render to Borrower each month a statement of the Loan Account (and all credits and charges thereto) which shall be considered correct and accepted by Borrower and conclusively binding upon Borrower as an account stated except to the extent that Lender receives a written notice by registered mail of Borrower's exceptions within 30 days after such statement has been mailed by ordinary mail to Borrower.
Section 3 LENDER'S CHARGES
3.1 Borrower agrees to pay to Lender each month interest (computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed over a year of 360 days) on the average daily balances in the Loan Account during the preceding month at a rate per annum (the "Effective Rate") equal to the Prime Rate plus the Margin. The Effective Rate shall increase or decrease by one quarter of one percent (1/4 of _ 1%) per annum for each increase or decrease, respectively, of one-quarter of one per cent (1/4 of 1%) per annum in the Prime Rate; provided, however, that no decrease shall reduce the Effective Rate to less than the Prime Rate plus the Margin; and provided further, that no decrease in the Prime Rate below 4.75% per annum shall be given any effect. Any change in the Effective Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate shall take effect on the date of such change in the Prime Rate.
3.2 Borrower shall pay to Lender an annual facility fee in the amount of 1% percent of the Maximum Credit Facility payable on the closing date and on each anniversary of the closing date thereafter.
3.3 A statement of all of Lender's charges shall accompany each monthly statement of the Loan Account and such charges shall be payable by Borrower within 5 days after receipt of such statement. In lieu of the separate payment of charges, Lender at its option, shall have the right to debit the amount of such charges to Borrower's Loan Account, which charges shall be deemed to be first paid by amounts subsequently credited to the Loan Account. As more fully provided in Section 9.2 hereof, in no event shall the interest charges hereunder exceed the Maximum Rate.
3.4 Borrower shall pay to Lender a monthly unused line fee in the amount of one-quarter of one percent (1/4 of 1%) of the difference between the Maximum Credit Facility and the average daily balance of the Loan Account during each month, which amount shall be due and payable monthly in arrears on the first day of each month.
Section 4 SECURITY INTEREST IN COLLATERAL
4.1 As security for the prompt performance, observance and payment in full of all of the Obligations, Borrower grants to Lender a security interest in, a continuing lien upon and a right of setoff against, and Borrower hereby assigns, transfers, pledges and sets over to Lender (collectively, including any other assets of Borrower in which Lender may be granted a security interest, the "Collateral"): (i) all Receivables (whether or not Eligible Receivables and whether or not specifically listed on any schedules, assignments or reports furnished to Lender), (ii) all of Borrower's property, and the proceeds thereof, now or hereafter held or
received by or in transit to Lender or held by others for Lender's account, including any and all deposits, balances, sums and credits of Borrower with, and any and all claims of Borrower against, Lender, at any time existing, (iii) all credit insurance policies, and all other insurance and all guarantees relating to the Receivables or other Collateral, (iv) all books, records and other general intangibles evidencing or relating to Receivables or other Collateral; all deposits, or other security for the obligation of any person under or - relating to Receivables, all of the Borrower's rights and remedies of whatever kind or nature it may hold or acquire for the purpose of securing or enforcing Receivables; all right, title and interest of the Borrower in and to all goods relating to, or which by sale have resulted in, Receivables, including goods returned by or reclaimed or repossessed from Account Debtdts and all goods described in copies of invoices delivered by Borrower to Lender; all rights of stoppage in transit, replevin, repossession and reclamation and all other rights and remedies of an unpaid vendor or lienor, and all proceeds of any Letter of Credit naming Borrower as beneficiary and which provides for, guarantees or assures the payment of any Receivable; (v) all general intangibles whether or not arising out of the sale of goods or rendition of services, and including without limitation choses in action, causes of action, tax refunds (and claims),
and reversions from terminated pension plans; and (vi) all proceeds of such Collateral, in any form, including, without limitation, cash, non-cash items, checks, notes, drafts and other instruments for the payment of money. Such security interest in favor of Lender
shall continue during the term of this Agreement and until payment in full of all Obligations, whether or not this Agreement shall have sooner terminated.
4.2 At Lender's request, Borrower will mark its ledger cards, books of account and other records relating to Receivables With appropriate notations satisfactory to Lender disclosing that the Receivables have been assigned to Lender and will provide Lender with confirmatory assignment schedules in form satisfactory to Lender, copies of customers' invoices, evidence of shipment or delivery, and such further information as Lender may require. Borrower will take any and all steps and observe such formalities as Lender may request from time to time to create and maintain in Lender's favor a valid and first lien upon, security interest in and pledge of all of Borrower's Receivables and all other Collateral, including without limitation by way of filing financing statements and other notices and amendments and renewals thereof that may be requested by Lender to maintain such security interest in and pledge of the Collateral.
Section 5 CUSTODY AND INSPECTION OF COLLATERAL AND RECORDS; COLLECTION AND HANDLING OF COLLATERAL --
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5.1 Until Borrower's authority so to do is terminated at any time by notice from Lender, Borrower will, at its own expense and on Lender's behalf, collect as Lender's property and in trust for Lender all payments and prepayments on Receivables, and shall not commingle such collections with Borrower's own funds. As to all moneys so collected, including all prepayments by customers, Borrower shall on the day received remit all such collections to Lender in the form received. All amounts collected on Receivables when received by Lender shall be credited to Borrower's Loan Account, adding three Business Days for collection and clearance of remittances. Such credits shall be conditional upon final payment to Lender. Nothing contained in this Section 5.1, or otherwise in the Agreement, shall be deemed to limit Lender's rights and powers pursuant to Section 7 of the Agreement.
5.2 All records, ledger sheets, correspondence, contracts and documentation relating to or evidencing Receivables shall, until delivered to Lender or removed by Lender from Borrower's premises, be kept on Borrower's premises, without cost to Lender, in appropriate containers in safe places, bearing suitable legends identifying them and all related files, containers, receptacles and cabinets as being under Lender's dominion and control. Lender shall at all reasonable times have full access to and the right to examine and make copies of Borrower's books and records, to confirm and verify all Receivables assigned to Lender and to do whatever else Lender deems necessary to protect its interest. Lender may at any time remove from BorroWer's premises, or require Borrower to deliver any contracts, documentation, files and records relating to Receivables, or Lender may, without cost or expense to Lender, use such of Borrower's personnel, supplies and space at Borrower's places of business as may be reasonably necessary for collection of Receivables.
5.3 Borrower will immediately upon obtaining knowledge thereof report to Lender all reclaimed, repossessed or returned merchandise, Account Debtor claims and any other matter affecting the value, enforceability or collectibility of Receivables. Any merchandise reclaimed .or repossessed by or returned to Borrower will, at the cost and expense of Borrower, be set aside marked with the name of the Lender and will be held by Borrowerfor the account of Lender and subject to Lender's security interest. All claims and disputes relating to Receivables are to be promptly adjusted by Borrower with the prior approval of Lender and within a reasonable time, at its own cost and expense. Lender may, at its option, settle, adjust or compromise claims and disputes relating to Receivables which are not adjusted by Borrower within a reasonable time.
5.4 Borrower shall reimburse Lender on demand for all costs of collection incurred by Lender in efforts to enforce payment of Receivables, recovery of or realization upon any other Collateral, including attorneys' fees and the fees and commissions of collection agencies. All and any fees, costs and expenses, of whatever kind and nature, including taxes of any kind, which Lender may incur in filing public notices (including appraisal fees and advertising costs), and the reasonable charges of any attorney whom Lender may engage in preparing and filing documents, making title or lien examinations and rendering opinion letters, as well as expenses incurred by Lender (including all attorneys' fees and including Lender's out of pocket expenses in conducting periodic field examinations of Borrower and the collateral plus Lender's prevailing per diem charge for each of its examiners in the field and office, now $750 per person per day), in protecting, maintaining, preserving, enforcing or foreclosing the pledge, lien and security interest granted to Lender hereunder, whether through judicial proceedings or otherwise, or enforcing or collecting the Receivables, or recovery of or realization upon any other Collateral,_ or in defending or prosecuting any actions or proceedings arising out of or related to its transactions with Borrower, including actions or proceedings which may involve any person asserting a priority or claim with respect to the Collateral, shall be borne and paid for by Borrower on demand, shall constitute part of the Obligations and may at Lender's option be charged to Borrower's Loan Account.
Section 6 REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND WARRANTIES
As an inducement to Lender to enter
into this Agreement, Borrower represents, covenants and warrants (which shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement) that:
6.1 Borrower is a corporation duly organized and presently existing in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and is duly qualified and existing in good standing in every other state in which the nature of Borrower's business requires it to be qualified.
6.2 The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement are within the corporate powers of Borrower, have been
duly authorized by appropriate corporate action and are not in contravention of the terms of Borrower's charter or by-laws or of any indenture, agreement or undertaking to which Borrower is a party or by which it may be bound. Borrower warrants that it is and covenants that it shall remain solvent at all times while this Agreement is in effect._
6.3 Borrower is and shall be, with respect to all Inventory, the owner thereof free from any lien, security interest or encumbrance of any kind, except in favor of Lender. Borrower (i) shall, at all times, maintain inventory which was acquired by Borrower not more than six months from the date of purchase, which has a value (at lower of cost or market) aggregating no less than $1,000,000, at Borrower's Deer Park location ; and (ii) may maintain in each of the locations set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto ("Exhibit "A") inventory having values (at lower of cost or market) of not more than the values specified in Exhibit "A" for each
location. No Receivable or any other Collateral has been or shall hereaftet be assigned, pledged or transferred to any person other than the Lender or in any way encumbered or subject to a security interest except to Lender and Borrower shall defend the same against the claims of all persons.
6.4 Borrower's books and records relating to the Receivables are maintained at the office referred to below. Except as otherwise stated below, the principal executive office of Borrower is located at such address and has been so located on a continuous basis for not less than six months. Borrower shall not change such location without Lender's prior written consent, and, upon making any such change, Borrower agrees to execute any
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additional fmancing statements or other documents or notices which Lender may require.
6.5 All loans and advances requested by Borrower under this Agreement shall be used for the general corporate and business purposes of Borrower and shall in no event be requested or used by Borrower for the specific purpose of paying wages of the employees of Borrower.
6.6 Borrower shall maintain its shipping forms, invoices and other related documents in a form satisfaciory to Lender and
shall maintain its books, records and accounts in accordance with sound accounting practice. Borrower shall furnish to Lender
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accounts receivable agings (i) weekly, not later than Wednesday of each week covering the previous week; and (ii) monthly, not later than the 10 of each month, covering the previous month; and (b) inventory designations (i) weekly, not later than Wednesday of each week, covering the period through Friday of the previous week; and (ii) monthly, not later than the 10th of each month, covering the previous month. Borrower shall furnish to Lender such other information regarding the business affairs and financial condition of Borrower as Lender may, from time to time, reasonably request, including, without limitation (a) audited financial statements
prepared on at the end of and for each fiscal year of Borrower, as soon as practical and in any event within 90 days after the end of each such fiscal year, in such detail and scope as Lender may require including without limitation, a balance sheet, a statement of income, a statement of cash flows and notes, prepared by independent Certified Public Accountants acceptable to Lender; and concurrently with such financial statements, a written statement signed by such independent public accountants to the effect that, (i) in making the examination necessary for their opinion of such financial statements, they have not obtained any knowledge of the existence of any Event of Default, or (ii) if such independent public accountants shall have obtained from such examination any such knowledge, they shall disclose in such written statement the Event of Default and the nature thereof, (b) financial statements prepared internally as at the end of and for each fiscal quarterly period of Borrower, as soon as practical and in any event within 45 days after the end of each such fiscal quarter of Borrower, in such detail and scope as Lender may require including without limitation, a balance sheet, a statement of income, a statement of cash flows and notes, certified by the Chief Financial Officer of Borrower ("CFO"); and concurrently with such financial statements, a written statement signed by the CFO to the effect that, (i) such CFO has not obtained any knowledge of the existence of any Event of Default, or (ii) if such CFO has obtained from such examination any such knowledge, such CFO shall disclose in-such written statement the Event of Default and the nature thereof. All such statements and information shall fairly present the financial condition of Borrower, and the results of its operations as of the dates and for the periods, for which the same are furnished.
6.7 Borrower shall duly pay and discharge all taxes, assessments, contributions and governmental charges upon or against it or its properties or assets prior to the date on which penalties attach thereto. Borrower shall be liable for any tax (excluding a tax imposed on the overall net income of Lender) imposed upon any transaction under this Agreement or giving rise to the Receivables or which Lender may be required to withhold or pay for any reason and Borrower agrees to indemnify and hold Lender harmless with respect thereto, and to repay Lender on demand the amount thereof, and until paid by Borrower shall be added to the Obligations secured hereunder, and may at Lender's option be charged to Borrower's Loan Account.
6.8 With respect each Receivable, Borrower hereby represents and warrants that: each Receivable represents a valid and legally enforceable indebtedness based upon an actual and bona fide sale and delivery of property or rendition of services in the ordinary course of Borrower's business which has been finally accepted by the Account Debtor and for which the Account Debtor is unconditionally liable to make payment of the amount stated in each invoice, document or instrument evidencing the Receivable in accordance with the terms thereof, without offset, defense or counterclaim; each Receivable will be paid in full at maturity; all statements made and all unpaid balances appearing in any invoices, documents, instruments and statements of account describing or evidencing the Receivables are true and correct and are in all respects what they purport to be and all signatures and endorsements that appear thereon are genuine and all signatories and endorsers have full capacity to contract; the Account Debtor owing the Receivable and each guarantor, endorser or surety of such Receivable is solvent and financially able to pay in full the Receivable when it matures; and all recording, filing and other requirements of giving public notice under any applicable law have been duly complied with.
6.9 Borrower shall until payment in full of all Obligations to Lender and termination of this Agreement (a) cause to be maintained at the end of each fiscal quarter (ie, February, May, August, November), Tangible Net Worth in an amount not less than $4,250,000 and (b) cause to be maintained at the end of each such fiscal quarter, Working Capital of not less than $2,000,000.
For the purpose hereof the following terms shall have the following definitions:
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"Current Assets"
at a particular date shall mean cash, accounts, marketable securities and inventory of Borrower providing however, that such amounts shall not include any amounts for any indebtedness owing by any affiliate to Borrower.
"Current Liabilities"
at a particular date shall mean all amounts which would, in conformity with GAAP, be included under current liabilities or on a balance sheet of Borrower, as at such date, but in any event including, without limitation or duplications, the amounts of (a) all indebtedness payable on demand, or at the option of the person or _entity to whom such - indebtedness is owed, not more than twelve (12) months after such date, (b) any payments in respect of any indebtedness (whether -installment, serial maturity, sinking fund payment or otherwise) required to be made not more than twelve (12) months after such date, (c) all reserves in respect of liabilities or indebtedness payable on demand or, at the option of the person or entity to whom such indebtedness is owed, not more than twelve (12) months after such date, the validity which is not contested to such date, (d) all accruals for federal or other taxes measured by income payable within twelve (12) months of such date and (e) all outstanding indebtedness to Lender.
"Tangible Net Worth"
shall mean, at a particular date (a) the aggregate amount of all assets of Borrower as may be properly ctassified as such in accordance with GAAP consistently applied excluding such other assets as are properly classified as intangible assets under GAAP, less (b) the aggregate amount of all liabilities of Borrower (excluding subordinated liabilities to Lender) determined in accordance with GAAP.
"Working Capital"
shall mean the excess, if any, of Current Assets less Current Liabilities.
Section 7 SPECIFIC POWERS OF LENDER
7.1 Borrower hereby constitutes Lender or its agent, or any other person whom Lender may designate, as Borrower's attorney, at Borrower's own cost and expense to exercise at any time all or any of the following powers which, being coupled with an interest, shall be irrevocable until all Obligations have been paid in full: (a) to receive, take, endorse, assign, deliver, accept and deposit, in Lender's or Borrower's name, any and all checks, notes, drafts, remittances and other instruments and documents relating to Receivables and proceeds thereof; (b) to receive, open and dispose of all mail addressed to Borrower and to notify postal authorities
to change the address for delivery thereof to such address as Lender may designate; (c) to transmit to Account Debtors indebted on Receivables notice of Lender's interest therein and to request from such Account Debtors at any time, in Borrower's name or in Lender's or that of Lender's designee, information concerning the Receivables and the amounts owing thereon; (d) to notify Account Debtors to make payment directly to Lender; (e) to take or bring, in Borrower's name or Lender's, all steps, actions, suits or proceedings deemed by Lender necessary or desirable to effect collection of the Receivables; and (f) to sign on behalf of the Borrower one or more financing statements (or amendments to financing statements) under the Uniform Commercial Code. In addition, to the extent permitted by law, Lender may file one or more financing statements signed only by Lender, naming Borrower as debtor and
Lenderas secured party and indicating therein the types or describing the items of collateral covered by this Agreement. Without limitation of any of the powers enumerated above, Lender is hereby authorized to accept and to deposit all collections in any form, relatirm to Receivables, received from or for the account of Account Debtors (whether such collections are remitted directly to Lender by Account Debtors or are forwarded to Lender by Borrower), including remittances which may reflect deductions taken by Account Debtors, regardless of amount, the Loan Account of Borrower to be credited only with amounts actually collected on Receivables in accordance with Section 5.1. Borrower hereby releases (i) any bank, trust company or other firm receiving or accepting such collections in any form, and (ii) Lender and its officers, employees and designees, from any liability arising from any act or acts hereunder or in furtherance hereof, whether of omission or commission, and whether based upon any error of judgment or mistake of law
or fact.
Section 8 LENDER'S REMEDIES UPON BORROWER'S DEFAULT
8.1 Borrower agrees that all of the loans and advances made by Lender under the terms of this Agreement, together with all Obligations of Borrower as defined herein (unless otherwise provided in any instrument evidencing the same or agreement relating thereto), shall be payable by Borrower at Lender's demand at the office of Lender in New York, New York. In addition, all Obligations shall be, at Lender's option, due and payable without notice or demand upon termination of this Agreement or upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events of default ("Default"): (a) if Borrovier shall fail to-pay to Lender when due any amounts owing to Lender under any Obligation, or shall breach any of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of this Agreement or any other agreement between the parties; (b) if any guarantor, endorser or other person-liable on the Obligations shall die, terminate its guaranty or shall breach any of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of any.guarantee, endorsement or other agreement of such person with, or in favor of, Lender; (c) if any representation, warranty, or statement of fact made to Lender at any time by or on behalf of Borrower is false or misleading in any material respect; (d) if Borrower shall become insolvent, is generally unable to pay its debts as they mature, files or has filed against it a petition in bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization, or if a judgment against Borrower remains unpaid,_unstayed or undismissed for a period of more than five days, or if Borrower discontinues doing business for any reason, or if a custodian; receiver or trustee of any kind is appointed for it or any of its property;
(e) if there is a change (by voluntary transfer, death or otherwise) in Borrower's controlling stockholders or owners; or (f) if at any time Lender shall, in its sole discretion, reasonably exercised, consider the Obligations insecure or any part of the Receivables unsafe, insecure or insufficient and Borrower shall not on demand furnish other collateral or make payment on account, satisfactory to Lender. Upon the occurrence of any Default, (i) Borrower shall pay to Lender, as liquidated damages and as part of the Obligations, a charge at the rate of two percent per month upon the unpaid balance of the Obligations from the date of Default until the date of full payment of the Obligations, which charge shall be in lieu of compensation payable under Section 3.1 from such date; provided, that in no event shall such rate exceed the Maximum Rate, (ii) Borrower shall pay to Lender all costs, disbursements, charges and expenses for the collection and enforcement of the Obligations, and for the protection and enforcement of Lender's security interest, including attorneys' fees, all of which shall be added to and deemed part of the Obligations, and (iii) Lender shall have the right (in addition to
other rights Lender may have under this Agreement or otherwise) without further notice to Borrower, to enforce payment of any Receivables, to settle, compromise, or release in whole or in part, any amounts owing on Receivables, to prosecute any action, suit or proceeding with respect to Receivables, to extend the time of payment of any and all Receivables, to make allowances and adjustments with respect thereto, to issue credits in Lender's name or Borrower's, to sell, assign and deliver the Receivables (or any part thereof) and any returned, reclaimed or repossessed merchandise or other property held by Lender or by Borrower for Lender's account, at public or private sale, at broker's board, for cash, upon credit or otherwise, at Lender's sole option and discretion, and Lender may bid or become purchaser at any such sale if public, free from any right of redemption which is hereby expressly waived. Borrower agrees that the giving of five days' notice by Lender, sent by ordinary mail, postage prepaid, to the mailing address of Borrower set forth in this Agreement, designating the place and time of any public sale or the time after which any private sale or other intended disposition of the Receivables or any other security held by Lender is to be made, shall be deemed to be reasonable notice thereof and Borrower waives any other notice with respect thereto. The net cash proceeds resulting from the exercise of any of the foregoing rights or remedies shall be applied by Lender to the payment of the Obligations in such order as Lender may elect, and Borrower shall remain liable to Lender for any deficiency.
8.2 The enumeration of the foregoing rights and remedies is not intended to be exhaustive, and such rights and remedies are in addition to and not by way of limitation of any other rights or remedies Lender may have under the New York Uniform Commercial Code or other applicable law. Lender shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to determine which rights and remedies, and in which order any of the same, are to be exercised, and to determine which Receivables are to be proceeded against and in which order, and the exercise of any right or remedy shall not preclude the exercise of any others, all of which shall be cumulative. No act, failure or delay by Lender shall constitute a waiver of any of its rights and remedies. No single or partial waiver by Lender of any
provision of this Agreement, or breach or default thereunder, or of any right or remedy which Lender may have shall operate as
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any other provision, breach, default, right or remedy or of the same provision, breach, default, right or remedy on a future
occasion Borrower waives presentment, notice of dishonor, protest and notice of protest of all instruments included in or evidencing
any of the Obligations or the Receivables and any and all notices or demands whatsoever (except as expressly provided herein).
Lender may, at all times, proceed directly against Borrower to enforce payment of the Obligations and shall not be required to first
enforce its rights in the Receivables or any other security granted to it. Lender shall not be required to take any action of any kind to
preserve, collect or protect its or Borrower's rights in the Receivables or any other security granted to it.
8.3 BORROWER HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF ANY LITIGATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE OBLIGATIONS, THE RECEIVABLES, OR ANY OTHER TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND OF ANY FEDERAL COURT LOCATED IN SUCH STATE
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CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEtvIENT, OR THE OBLIGATIONS. IN ANY SUCH LITIGATION BORROWER WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY SUMMONS, COMPLAINT OR OTHER PROCESS AND AGREES THAT SERVICE THEREOF MAY BE MADE BY CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL DIRECTED TO BORROWER AT ITS PLACE OF BUSINESS SET FORTH ABOVE_ WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER SUCH MAILING, BORROWER SHALL APPEAR IN ANSWE1. TO SUCH SUMMONS, COMPLAINT OR OTHER PROCESS,-FAILING WHICH BORROWER SHALL BE DEEMED IN DEFAULT AND JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED BY LENDER AGAINST BORROWER FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE CLAIM AND OTHER RELIEF REQUESTED THEREIN.
Section 9 EFFECTIVE DATE, CONTROLLING LAW AND TERMINATION
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This Agreement shall become effective upon acceptance by Lender at its office in. the State of New York, and shall continue in full force and effect until May 31, 2004 (the "Renewal Date") and from year to year thereafter, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. Borrower may terminate this Agreement on the Renewal Date or on the anniversary of the Renewal Date in any year by giving Lender at least sixty (60) days' prior written notice by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and in addition to its other rights hereunder, Lender shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by giving Borrower thirty (30) days' prior written notice. Should a Default occur hereunder, this Agreement will be terminable by Lender at any time and Borrower shall, upon any such termination by Lender, pay to Lender, as additional liquidated damages and as part of the Obligations, an amount equal to 75% of Lender's average monthly charges for the previous six months, or from the date of this Agreement, whichever is less,
multiplied by the number of months remaining
under this Agreement. In the event that Lender shall permit termination of this Agreement by Borrower other than as provided herein, as a condition to such termination, Borrower shall pay to Lender such additional liquidated damages in addition to performance of any other conditions to such termination. No termination of this Agreement, however, shall relieve or discharge Borrower of its duties, obligations and covenants hereunder until such time as all Obligations have been paid in full, and the continuing security interest in Receivables and other Collateral granted to Lender hereunder or under any other agreement shall remain in effect until such Obligations have been fully discharged. No provision hereof shall be modified or amended orally or by course of conduct but only by a written instrument expressly referring hereto signed by both parties.
9.2 ALL LOANS SHALL BE DISBURSED BY LENDER FROM ITS OFFICE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, SHALL BE PAYABLE BY BORROWER AT SUCH OFFICE, AND THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL TRANSACTIONS THEREUNDER SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE CONSUMMATED IN SUCH STATE AND SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THATSTATE. If any part or provision of this Agreement is invalid or in contravention of the applicable laws or regulations of any controlling jurisdiction, such part or provision shall be severable without affecting the validity of any other part or provision of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any provision herein or in any related document, Lender shall never be entitled to receive, collect, or apply, as interest on the Loan Account, any amount in excess of the maximum rate of interest ("Maximum Rate") permitted to be charged from time to time by applicable law (if such law imposes any maximum rate), and in the event Lender ever receives, collects, or applies as interest, any amount in excess of the Maximum Rate, such amount shall be deemed and treated as a partial prepayment of the principal of the Loan Account; and, if the principal of the Loan Account and all other of Lender's charges other than interest are paid in full, any remaining excess shall be paid to Borrower.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lender and Borrower have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective corporate officers thereto duly authorized as of the day and year first above written.
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95 East Jefryn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729
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EXHIBIT "A"
SURGE COMPONENTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSIGNMENT INVENTORY
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LOCATION
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CUSTOMER
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SURGE
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ARIZONA
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Rainbow Cotton Candy 503 S. Rockford Street Tempe, AZ 85281
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Rockford Corp.
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75,000
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Emerson Appliance Control
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100,000
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Foreign Trade Zone 360 Americas
El Paso, TX 79927
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Focus Logistics
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Maple Chase/Invensys
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400,000
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Designtech International Inc.
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30,000
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7955 Cameron Brown Court
Springfield, VA 22153
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Emerson Appliance Control
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125,000
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9
Exhibit 10.7
ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC.
1370 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10018
Gentlemen:
This is with reference to the Financing Agreement dated July 2, 2002, entered into between us. The provisions of Section 5.1 of said Financing Agreement notwithstanding, we request that you collect all amounts unpaid on Receivables, and accordingly, all invoices to customers on Receivables which have been assigned to you pursuant to the said Financing Agreement-Receivables shall clearly state in a manner satisfactory to you, that the account is payable by remittance to:
P.O. Box 21160, P.A.B.T.
NEW YORK, NY 10129-0011
In addition and in order to induce you to receive and process collections of said Receivables, your additional charge for this service due and payable monthly, shall be $250.00 per month. This charge is in addition to the minimum charge set forth in Paragraph 9.1.
The above set forth Agreement is a supplementation of the Financing Agreement, entered into between us, as it may have heretofore been amended and/or supplemented and is subject, except as herein specifically set forth, to all of the terms, conditions and provisions thereof, which remain in full force and effect.
Very truly yours,
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
BY:_______________
READ & AGREED TO:
ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC.
BY:_______________
Exhibit 10.8
INVENTORY SECURITY AGREEMENT
New York, New York July 2,-2002
Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
1370 Broadway
New York, N. Y. 10018
Gentlemen:
We do hereby agree that the Financing Agreement between us dated July 2, 2002, be and the same hereby is amended and supplemented by adding thereto the following clauses:
We hereby pledge, assign, consign, transfer and set over to you, and you shall at all times have a continuing general lien upon, and we hereby grant you a continuing security interest in, all of our Inventory and the proceeds thereof._ "Inventory" shall include but not be limited to raw materials, work in process, finished merchandise and all wrapping, packing and shipping materials, wheresoever located, now owned or hereafter acquired, presently existing or hereafter arising, and all additions and accessions thereto, the resulting product or mass and any documents representing all or any part thereof. Upon your request, we will at any time and from time to time, at our expense, deliver such Inventory to you or such person as you may designate, cause the same to be stored in your name at such place as you may designate, deliver to you documents of title representing the same or otherwise evidence your security interest in such manner as you may require.
The aforementioned pledge, assignment, consignment, transfer, lien and security interest shall secure any and all of our obligations to you, matured or unmatured, absolute or contingent, now existing or that may hereafter arise, and howsoever acquired by you, whether arising directly between us or acquired by you by assignment and whether relating to this agreement
Or
independent hereof, together with all interest, charges, commissions, expenses, attorneys' fees and other items chargeable against us in connection with any of said obligations.
We agree, at our expense, to keep all Inventory insured to the full value thereof against such risks and by policies of insurance issued by such companies as you may designate or approve, and the policies evidencing such insurance shall be duly endorsed in your favor with a long form lender's loss payable rider or such other document as you may designate and said policies shall be delivered to yoeu. Should we fail for any reason to furnish you with such insurance, you shall have the right to effect the same and charge any costs in connection therewith to us._ You shall have no risk, liability or responsibility in connection with payment or nonpayment of any loss, your sole obligation being to credit our account with the net proceeds of any such insurance payments received on account of any loss. Any and all assessments, taxes or other charges that may be assessed upon or payable with respect to the Inventory or any part thereof shall forthwith be paid by us, and we agree that you, in your discretion, may effect such payment and charge the amount thereof to us. We further agree that except for the pledge, assignment, consignment, transfer, lien and security interest granted to you hereby, we shall not permit said Inventory to otherwise become liened or encumbered nor shall we grant any security interest therein to any other party. We shall not, without your written consent first obtained, remove or dispose of any of such Inventory except to bona fide purchasers thereof in the ordinary course of our business. All such sales shall be reported to you promptly and the accounts or other proceeds thereof shall be subject to the security interests in your favor. You shall have the right at all times to the immediate possession of all Inventory and its products and proceeds and we shall make such Inventory and all our records pertaining thereto available to you for inspection at any time requested by you. You shall have the right, in your discretion, to pay any liens or claims upon said Inventory, including, but not limited to, warehouse charges, dyeing, finishing and processing charges, landlords' claims, etc. and the amount of any such payment shall be charged to our account and secured hereby. You shall not be liable for the safekeeping of any of the Inventory or for any loss, damage or diminution in the value thereof or for any act or default of any warehouseman, carrier or other person dealing in and with said Inventory, whether as your agent or otherwise, or for the collection of any proceeds thereof but the same shall at all times be at our sole risk.
Prior to its sale to a bona fide purchaser in the ordinary course of business, Inventory shall at all times remain at our address specified below and shall not be removed therefrom without your prior written consent.
Upon the occurrence of a Default, as defined in the Financing Agreement, you shall have the right, upon reasonable notice to us, to sell all or any part of our Inventory, at public or private sale, or make other disposition thereof, at which sale or disposition you may be a purchaser. We agree that written notice sent to us by postpaid mail, at least five days before the date of any intended public sale or the date after which any private sale or other intended disposition of the Inventory is to be made, shall be deemed to be reasonable notice thereof. We do hereby waive all notice of any such sale or other intended disposition if said Inventory is perishable or threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market. Upon the occurrence of any of the events referred to in the first sentence of this paragraph, you may require us to assemble all or any part of the Inventory and make it available to you at a place to be designated by you, which is reasonably convenient to both parties. In addition, you may peaceably, by your own means or with judicial assistance, enter our or any other premises and take possession of the Inventory and remove or dispose of it on our premises and we agree that we will not resist or interfere with any such action. We hereby expressly waive demand, notice of sale (except as herein provided), advertisement of sale and redemption before sale. The net proceeds of any such public or private sale or other disposition as far as needed shall be applied toward the payment and discharge of any and all of our obligations to you, together with all interest thereon and all reasonable costs, charges, expenses and disbursements in connection therewith, including the reasonable fees of your attorneys, and any surplus remaining shall be returned to us but we shall remain liable for any deficiency.
This agreement shall constitute a security agreement pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code and, in addition to any and
all of your other rights hereunder, you shall have all of the rights of a secured party pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. We agree to execute a financing statement and any and all other instruments and documents that may now orhereafter be provided for by the Uniform Commercial Code or other law applicable thereto, reflecting the security
interests
granted to
you hereunder. We do hereby authorize you to file a financing statement without our signature, signed only by you as secured party, to reflect the security interests granted to you hereunder.
Very Truly Yours
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
By:___________________
95 East Jefryn 131 d., Deer Park, NY 11729
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Exhibit 10.9
SECURITY AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made between SURGE COMPONENTS INC., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, having its chiefplace of business at 95 East Jefryn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729 (hereinafter referred to as the "Debtor"), and ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, with its chief place of business at 1370 Broadway, New York, New York 10018 (hereinafter referred to as the "Secured Party"), as follows:
1.
In consideration of one or more loans, advances, or other financial accommodations at any time made or extended by Secured Party to Debtor as principal, guarantor_or otherwise, at the sole discretion of Secured Party in each instance, Debtor hereby grants to Secured Party a security interest in the machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures (if any) described on Schedule "A" annexed hereto as part hereof and on any separate schedule at any time furnished by Debtor to Secured Party, and in all other machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures (if any), now or hereafter owned or acquired by Debtor, wherever located, including any and all parts, replacements, substitutions, improvements, accessories, attachments and additions thereto and therefor, and all proceeds, if any (all of the foregoing being hereinafter referred to as the "Collateral").
2.
The security interest in the Collateral, as granted herein, shall secure the payment, performance and observance of all indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of any kind of Debtor, as principal, endorser, guarantor, surety or otherwise, to Secured Party, now existing or hereafter arising, direct or indirect (including without limitation, participations or interests of Secured Party in obligations of Debtor to others), acquired outright, by assignment, conditionally, or as collateral security from another, absolute or contingent, joint or several, secured or unsecured, due or not due, liquidated or unliquidated, arising by operation of law or otherwise, all instruments executed and delivered as evidence thereof, and all amendments, extensions and renewals of any of the foregoing (all of the said indebtedness, obligations and liabilities, and all instruments evidencing the same, are hereinafter jointly and severally referred to as the "Obligations"). Except as otherwise specifically provided in any note executed and delivered by Debtor and accepted by Secured Party or in any agreement executed by Debtor and Secured Party, all of the Obligations shall be payable upon demand.
3.
Debtor represents, warrants and covenants that: (a) the Collateral is and will be located at the addresses set forth on Schedule "A" (upon which is also set forth the name of the record owner(s) of all real estate upon which is located
any
of the Collateral and a description of such real estate), and without prior written notice to and written consent by Sec
Party, none of the Collateral will be moved from its present location or from any other location to which any of the Collateral is moved with the written consent of Secured Party; (b) the Collateral is and will be used in Debtor's business and not for personal, family, household or farming use, and none of the loans or advances made to or for the account of Debtor by Secured Party were or are to be for the specific purpose of paying wages of employees of Debtor, (c) the Collateral is and will be owned by Debtor free and clear of all liens, security interests and encumbrances except as granted herein and as may be set forth in the affidavit of title, liens and security interests subjoined hereto; (d) Debtor will not assign, sell, mortgage, lease, transfer, pledge, grant a security interest in, encumber or otherwise dispose of or abandon any or all of the Collateral without the prior written consent of Secured Party; (e) Debtor will, at its own expense, keep the Collateral in first
class repair,
running and marketable condition, and without the prior written consent of Secured Party, Debtor will not alter or remove any identifying symbol or number upon the Collateral; (f) Debtor will use the Collateral with all reasonable care and caution, and in conformity with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations; (g) Debtor will make payment or deposit when due of all taxes, assessments or contributions required by law (including without limitation any taxes required to be deducted
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and withheld from wages of employees of Debtor) which may be levied or assessed against Debtor or with respect to any of the Collateral or the Obligations; (1) Secured Party shall at all times have access to and right of inspection of the Collateral and any papers, instruments and records pertaining thereto (and the right to make extracts therefrom and to receive originals or true copies thereof); (i) Debtor will not permit any of the Collateral to be or become a part of_or affixed to real property without prior notice to Secured Party, and without first making all arrangements and delivering to Secured Party all instruments and documents requested by Secured Party (including without limitation, instruments of waiver or subordination by landlords and real property -mortgagees of statutory and non-statutory liens and rights of distraint) for the purpose of perfecting, preserving and protecting the security interest granted herein against all persons; (j) Debtor assumes all responsibility and liability arising from the use of the Collateral and Debtor, at its own expense, will insure the Collateral in the name of and with loss or damage payable to Secured Party, against loss or damage by fire (with extended coverage), theft, burglary, bodily injury and such other risks, with such companies and in such amounts as is required by Secured Party at any time; Debtor will maintain such insurance in effect and pay all premiums thereon, and Debtor shall deliver the original policies to Secured Party together with any certificates or other evidence satisfactory to Secured Party of compliance with these provisions
(k) Debtor will promptly notify Secured Party of any loss or damage to any of the Collateral or arising from its use and Debtor hereby irrevocably appoints Secured Party as Debtor's lawful attorney-in-fact to institute any action or proceeding necessary for the recovery and collection of any moneys that may be due under the said policies of insurance, to discharge, compound or
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release any claims, to execute, acknowledge and deliver any instruments under said policies, to endorse Debtor's name to any check, draft or other instrument given in payment_or liquidation of any claim under the said
policies and toorm every other act and thing thereunder, such power of attorney being coupled with an interest at its option, Secured Party may apply any insurance moneys received at any time to the cost of repairs to the Collateral and/or to payment of any of the Obligations, whether or not due, in any order Secured Party may direct, any surplus to be remitted to Debtor, (1) Upon request of Secured Party, at any time and from time to time, Debtor shall, at its sole expense, execute and deliver to Secured Party one or more financing or other statements pursuant to the Uniform Commercial
Code (hereinafter referred to as the "UCC") and any other papers, documents or instruments requested by Secured Party in connection with this Security Agreement, and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Debtor hereby authorizes Secured Party to execute and file at any time or times one or more financing or other statements under the UCC with respect to all or any part of the Collateral signed only by Secured Party; (m) Debtor will, at its own expense, perform all acts, execute all documents, and furnish all information requested by Secured Party at any time with respect to any matters referred to herein or to evidence, perfect, maintain and enforce Secured Party's security in the Collateral, and Secured Party may in its discretion, for the account and expense of Debtor, pay any amount or do any act required of Debtor hereunder or requested by Secured Party to preserve, protect, maintain and enforce the Obligations or the primary security interest granted herein and which Debtor fails to do or pay, including without limitation the payment of any
judgment or judgments against Debtor and any premiums on insurance policies, and all such amounts so paid by Secured Party for the account of Debtor shall be added to the Obligations and shall be repayable upon demand; (n) Secured Party may in its sole discretion, extend the time of payment, arrange for payment in installments or otherwise modify the term of, or release, any of the Obligations and/or the Collateral, or any guarantor of the Obligations and/or any collateral securing same, without discharging or otherwise affecting the Obligations or the security interest granted herein; (o) Debtor will promptly pay Secured Party any and all sums, costs and expenses which Secured Party may pay or incur in defending, protecting or enforcing the security interest granted herein or in enforcing payment of the Obligations or otherwise in connection with the provisions hereof
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including, but not limited to all filing and recording fees and taxes and reasonableattorney's fees), and all fees and all expenses for the service and filing of papers, premiums on bonds and-undertakings, fees of marshals, sheriffs, custodians, auctioneers and others, and all other court costs and collection charges, all of which shall be part of the Obligations and shall be payable on demand; (p) at any time Secured Party may
sell, pledge, negotiate, assign and deliver or otherwise dispose of any of the Obligations alone or together with any or all of the Collateral, whereupon Secured Party shall be fully discharged from all responsibility and the transferee shall be vested with full powers and rights of Secured Party with respect thereto, but Secured Party shall retain all rights and powers with respect to any Collateral not assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise disposed of.
4. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an event of default ("Default") by Debtor under this Security Agreement: If Debtor or any endorser, guarantor or surety of or for any of the Obligations (the Debtor and all such endorsers, guarantors, and sureties, if any, are jointly and severally referred to herein as "Obligors") shall fail to pay any of the Obligations when due; if Debtor shall fail to observe or perform any of the terms and .conditions of this Security Agreement or any other agreement between Debtor and Secured Party; if any warranty, representation or statement of fact made to Secured Party at any time by or on behalf of Debtor is false or misleading in any material respect when made; if there shall occur any loss, theft, substantial damage to or destruction of any of the Collateral, or the making of any levy upon, seizure or attachment of any of the Collateral; if dispossess proceedings are commenced against Debtor, if any action or proceeding is brought or any judgment obtained against any of the Obligors in any court; if any proceeding, procedure or remedy supplementary to or in enforcement of judgment shall be commenced against, or with respect to any property of any of the Obligors; if any of the Obligors (being a natural person or any general partner of an Obligor which is a partnership) shall die or (being a partnership or corporation) shall be dissolved; if the usual business of any of the Obligors shall be terminated or suspended; or if any of the Obligors shall become insolvent (however defined or evidenced) or commit an act of bankruptcy, or make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or appoint a committee of creditors, or make or send notice of an intended bulk transfer, or if there shall be
a
convened meeting of the creditors or principal creditors
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of any of the Obligors; or if there shall be filed by or against any of the Obligors any petition for any relief under the bankruptcy laws of the United States now or hereafter in effect or
under any insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law or statute of any jurisdiction now or hereafter in effect (whether at law or in equity); or if any petition or application to any court or tribunal, at law or in equity be filed by or against any of the Obligors for the appointment of any receiver or trustee for any of the obligors or any part of the property of any of them or if any such receiver or trustee be appointed; or if at any time Secured Party shall, in its sole discretion, consider the Obligations insecure or any part of the Collateral unsatisfactory or insufficient. Upon the-
occurrence of any Default and at any time thereafter, Secured Party may, without notice to (except as herein set forth) or demand upon Debtor, declare any part or all of the Obligations immediately due and payable and Secured Party shall
have the following rights and remedies in addition to all other rights and remedies of a secured party under the UCC, all such rights and remedies being cumulative and enforceable alternatively, successively, or concurrently: Secured Party may, at any time or times, with or without judicial process and the assistance of others, enter upon any premises on which any of the Collateral may be located and, without interference by Debtor, take possession of the Collateral and/or dispose of
any part or
all of the Collateral on any premises of Debtor, and/or require Debtor, at Debtor's expense, to assemble and make available to Secured Party any part or all of the Collateral at any place and time designated by Secured Party and reasonably convenient to both parties; and/or remove any or all of the Collateral from any premises on which the same may be located for the purpose of effecting sale or other disposition thereof or for any other purpose (and if any of the Collateral consists of motor vehicles, Secured Party may use Debtor's license plates); and/or sell, resell, lease, assign and deliver, grant options for or otherwise dispose of any or all of the Collateral in its then condition or following any commercially reasonable preparation or processing, at public or private sale or proceedings, by one or more contracts, in
one or more parcels, at the same or different times, at any places, with or without leaving the Collateral at the place of sale or other disposition, for cash and/or credit, upon any terms, and to such persons, finns or corporations as Secured
Party
deems best, all without demand for performance or any notice or advertisement whatsoever except that where an app 'cable statute requires reasonable notice of sale or other disposition Debtor hereby agrees that the sending of five
days' notice, by ordinary mail, postage prepaid, to any address of Debtor set forth in this Security Agreement, of the place and time of any public sale or of the time after which any private sale or other intended disposition is to be made shall be deemed reasonable notice thereof. If any of the Collateral is sold by Secured Party upon credit or for future delivery, Secured Party shall not be liable for the failure of the purchaser to pay for same and in such event Secured Party may resell or otherwise dispose of such Collateral. Secured Party may apply the cash proceeds actually received from any sale or other disposition to the costs and expenses in connection therewith, including the expenses of retaking, holding, preparing for sale, selling or otherwise disposing of the Collateral, to reasonable attorney's fees, and all other expenses which may be incurred by Secured Party in attempting to collect the Obligations, proceed against the Collateral or otherwise enforce this Security Agreement, or in the prosecution or defense of any action or proceeding related to the Obligations or this Security Agreement; and the balance of such cash proceeds actually received shall be applied to the Obligations in such order and as to principal and interest as Secured Party may desire; and Debtor shall remain liable and will pay Secured Party on demand any deficiency remaining, together with any charges specified herein or in any - instruments evidencing any of the Obligations and the balance of any expenses unpaid, with any surplus to be paid to Debtor subject to any duty of Secured Party imposed by law in favor of the holder of any subordinate security interest in the Collateral known to Secured Party.
5.
As collateral security for the Obligations, Debtor also hereby grants to Secured Party a continuing lien upon and security interest in any and all moneys, securities and other property of Debtor and the proceeds thereof, now or hereafter owned by Debtor and held or received by or in transit to, Secured Party, from or for Debtor, whether for custody, pledge, transmission, collection or otherwise, and any and all deposits and-credits of Debtor with, and any and all claims of Debtor against, Secured Party, at any time existing. Upon the occurrence of any Default, the Secured Party is authorized at any time and from time to time without notice to Debtor to setoff, appropriate and apply any or all of such securities, property, deposits, claims and credits, to the payment of any of the Obligations. Any and all other property, real or personal, now or hereafter owned by Debtor, in or upon which Secured Party at any time has a security interest or lien, shall be collateral security for all of the Obligations.
6.
Upon the occurrence of any Default, Debtor shall pay to Secured Party, as liquidated damages and as part of the Obligations, a charge at the rate of two per cent per month upon the unpaid balance of the Obligations from the date of Default until the date of full payment of the Obligations.
7.
Secured Party shall not be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part
or all of the Collateral, or any matter or prOceedings arising out of or relating thereto, and the same shall be at Debtor's _
sole risk at all times. Secured Party shall not be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve, or protect its
or DebtOr's rights in the Collateral or against other parties thereto. The grant herein of a security interest in proceeds of
the Collateral shall not be deemed a waiver or release of the covenant by Debtor not to sell or otherwise dispose of any of
the Collateral without the prior written consent of Secured Party. Debtor hereby releases Secured Party from any claims,
causes of action and demands at any time arising out of or with respect to this Security Agreement, the Obligations, the
use of the_Collateral and/or any actions taken or omitted to be taken by Secured Party with respect thereto, and Debtor agrees to hold Secured Party harmless from and with respect to any and all such claims, causes of action and demands.
Secured Party's prior recourse to any part or all of the Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or
proceeding for payment or collection of the Obligations, nor shall any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or
.
- collection of the Obligations constitute a condition of any recourse by Secured Party to the Collateral. -Any suit or
proceeding by Secured Party to recover any of the Obligations shall not be deemed a waiver of or bar against, subsequent
proceedings by Secured Party with respect to any other Obligations and/or with respect to the Collateral. No act, failure
or delay by Secured Party shall constitute a waiver of its rights and remedies hereunder or otherwise. No single or partial waiver by Secured Party of any covenant, warranty, representation, Default or right or remedy which Secured Party may
have shall operate as a waiver of any other covenant, warranty, representation, Default, right or remedy or of the same
- covenant, warranty, representation, Default, right or _remedy on a future occasion.
Debtor
waives
presentment, notice of
dishonor, protest and notice of protest of all instruments included in or evidencing any of the Obligations or the
Collateral, and any and all notices or demands whatsoever (except as expressly provided herein). In the event of
any litigation with respect to any matter connected with this Security Agreement, the Obligations or the Collateral,
Debtor waives all rights to a trial by jury, and all defenses (including but not limited to any defense of the statute
of limitations), rights of setoff and counterclaim of any nature. Debtor hereby irrevocably consents to the
jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of New York and of any Federal Court located in such State in connection
with any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to any or all of the Obligations and/or this Security
Agreement. In any such litigation Debtor waives personal service of any summons, complaint or other process,
and agrees that the service thereof may be made by certified or registered mail directed to Debtor at its chief place of business set forth in this Agreement.
Within thirty days after such mailing, the Debtor so served_shall appear and
answer to such summons, complaint or other process. Should the Debtor so served fail to appear or answer within said
thirty day period, the Debtor shall be deemed in default and judgment may be entered by Secured Party against the
for the amount or other relief as demanded in
any
summons, complaint or other process so served. No provision
of this Security Agreement or the Obligations shall be modified, altered, limited, waived, released or terminated by an5/ act or omission to act or any course of dealing or usage of trade or otherwise, except by a written instrument expressly refening thereto and executed by the party to be charged. The execution and delivery of this Security Agreement has been authorized by the Board of Directors of Debtor (if a corporation) and by any necessary vote or consent of stockholders of Debtor. This Security Agreement and all Obligations shall he binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of Debtor, and shall, together with the rights and remedies of Secured Party hereunder, inure to the benefit of Secured Party, its successors, endorsees and assigns. Debtor, if more than one, shall
he
jointly and severally liable hereunder. This Security Agreement and the Obligations shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New York. All terms used herein shall have the meanings as defined in the New York Uniform Commercial Code. If any term of or schedule to this Security Agreement shall be held to be incomplete, invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity of all other terms hereof shall in no way be affected thereby. Secured Party is authorized to annex hereto any schedules referred to herein. Debtor has received and read a copy of this Security Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Debtor has executed this Security Agreement in the State of New York ion July 2, 2002
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
President
By____________________
Secretary
STATE OF NEW YORK
ss.
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
On June 3, 2002 before me personally appeared Ira Levy and Steven Lubman to me known, who, being by me severally duly sworn, did each for himself depose and say; that he Ira Levy resides at 2810 Riverside Drive, Wantah, NY and that he Steven Lubman resides at 24 Wagon Wheel Lane, Dix Hills, NY; that they are respectively the President and Secretary of the corporation described in and which executed the foregoing instrument; that they know the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that is was so affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said corporation and that they signed their names thereto by like order.
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Notary Public
Omar J Barbero
Notary Public, State of New York
No. 41-4799597
Qualified in Queens County
Commission Expires July 31, 2005
Schedule A
Schedule A The following are all of the locations of the Collateral:
95 East Jefryn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
By:____________________
President
By:___________________
Secretary
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Exhibit 10.10
GENERAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
The undersigned Debtor and ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC., Secured Party, with addresses as they appear with their signatures below, AGREE, as follows:
1. In consideration of one or more loans, advances, or other financial accommodations at any time before, at or after the date hereof made or extended by Secured Party to Debtor, directly or indirectly, as principal, guarantor or otherwise, at the sole discretion of Secured Party in each instance, Debtor hereby grants to Secured Party a security interest in, and assigns to Secured Party, the Collateral described in Paragraph 2 to secure the payment, performance and observance of all indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of any kind of Debtor to Secured Party, now existing or hereafter arising, direct or indirect (including participations or interest of Secured Party in obligations of Debtor to others), acquired outright, conditionally, or as collateral security from another, absolute or contingent, joint or several, secured or unsecured, due or not, contractual or tortious, liquidated or unliquidated, arising by operation of law or otherwise, and all instruments evidencing any of the foregoing obligations (all of the foregoing being herein referred to as the " Obligationsl.
2. The Collateral is described as follows and/or on Schedule A annexed hereto as part hereof and on any separate schedule at any time furnished by Debtor to Secured Party (which are hereby deemed part of this Security Agreement), which Collateral includes all attachments, accessions and equipment now or hereafter affixed to the Collateral or used in connection therewith, substitutions and replacements thereof, and (unless the description of the Collateral expressly excludes after acquired collateral), all items of the Collateral both now existing and hereafter acquired, created or arising, and all proceeds and products thereof, if any:
All present and future accounts, rights to the payments of money (including, without limitation, all tax refund claims and license fees) and general intangibles, now owned or hereafter acquired, and the goods represented by any of the foregoing or described in copies of invoices delivered to secured party in connection with any of the foregoing; all returned, reclaimed or repossessed goods with respect to any of the foregoing; all rights and remedies of the debtor under or in connection with any of the foregoing; and all proceeds thereof (including, without limitation, insurance refund claims and all other insurance claims and proceeds).
All inventory now owned or hereafter acquired wheresoever located, presently existing or hereafter arising, _ and all additions and accessions thereto, including, without limitation, raw materials, work in process, finished merchandise and all wrapping, packing and shipping materials, all now owned or hereafter acquired chattel, paper, patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, service mark applications, tradenames, tradestyles, copyrights, copyright applications, rights to proceeds of letters of credit, letter of credit rights and all proceeds of any of the foregoing (including, without limitation, insurance refund claims and all other insurance claims and proceeds).
All machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and chattel paper now owned or hereafter required wheresoever located, including, without limitation, any and all parts, replacements, substitutions, improvements, accessories, attachments and additions thereto and therefor and the proceeds thereof (including, without limitation, insurance refund claims and all other insurance claims and proceeds).
3. Debtor warrants, represents and covenants that: (a) the chief executive office of Debtor, the booksand records relating to the Collateral and the Collateral, are located at the addresses set forth below and Debtor will not change any of the same without prior written notice to and consent of Secured Party; (b) the Collateral is and will be used in Debtor's business and not for personal, family, household or farming use; (c) at all times the Collateral will be owned by Debtor free and clear of all liens, security interests and encumbrances except as set forth on Schedule B, if any, annexed hereto as part hereof; (d) Debtor will not assign, sell mortgage, lease, transfer, pledge, grant a security interest in, encumber, or otherwise dispose of or abandon any part or all of the Collateral without prior written consent of Secured Party, except for the sale from time to time in the ordinary course of business of Debtor of such items of Collateral as may constitute part of the business inventory of Debtor; (e) Debtor will make payment or deposit when due of all taxes, assessments or contributions required by law which may be levied or assessed with respect to any of the Collateral, and will deliver to Secured Party, on demand, certificates attesting thereto; (f) Debtor will use the Collateral for lawful purposes only, with all reasonable care and caution and in conformity with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations; (g) Debtor will keep the Collateral in first-class order, repair, running and marketable condition, at Debtor's own cost and expense; (h) Secured Party shall at all times have free access to and right of inspection of the Collateral and any records pertaining thereto (and the right to make extracts from and to receive from Debtor originals or true copies of such records and any papers and instruments relating to any or all of the Collateral upon request therefor); (i) the Collateral is now and shall remain personal property, and Debtor will not permit any of the Collateral to become a part of or affixed to real property without prior written notice to Secured Party and without first making all arrangements, and delivering to Secured Party all instruments and documents, requested by and satisfactory to Secured Party to protect the primary security interest granted herein against all persons; (j) Debtor, at its own expense, will insure the Collateral in the name of and with loss or damage payable to Secured Party, against loss or damage, by fire and extended coverage, theft, burglary, bodily injury and such other risks, with such companies and in such amounts, as is required by Secured Party at any time (all such policies providing 10 days minimum written notice of cancellation to Secured Party) and Debtor shall deliver to Secured Party the original or duplicate policies, or certificates or other evidence satisfactory to Secured Party of compliance with the foregoing insurance provisions and Debtor will promptly notify Secured Party of any loss or damage to any of the Collateral or arising from its use; (k) at its option, Secured Party may apply any insurance monies received at any time to the cost of repairs to the Collateral and/or to payment of any of the Obligations, whether or not due, in any order Secured Party may determine, any surplus (after payment of all costs, reasonable attorney's fees and disbursements) to be remitted to Debtor; (1)-Debtor will, at its expense, perform all acts and execute all documents requested by Secured Party, at any time or otherwise necessary to evidence, perfect, maintain and enforce Secured Party's primary security interest in the Collateral; (m) Debtor assumes_ all responsibility and liability arising from the use of the Collateral; (n) upon request of Secured Party, at any time and from time to time, Debtor shall, at its sole cost and expense, execute and deliver to Secured Party one or more financing statements pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") and any other papers, documents or instruments requested by Secured Party in connection with this Security Agreement, and Debtor hereby authorizes Secured Party to execute and file at any time or times, one or more financing statements with respect to all or any part of the Collateral, signed only by the Secured Party; (o) in its discretion, Secured Party may, whether or not an event of default has occurred or any of the Obligations be due, in its name or Debtor's or otherwise, notify any account debtor or obligor of any account, contract right, instrument, document, chattel paper or general intangibles included in the Collateral to make payment to Secured Party; (p) Secured Party, may in its sole discretion, demand, sue for, collect or receive any money or property at any time payable or receivable on account of or in exchange for, or make any compromise or settlement deemed desirable by Secured Party with respect to, any of the Collateral, and/or extend the time of payment, arrange for payment in installments, or otherwise modify the terms of, or release, any of the Collateral all without notice to/or consent by Debtor and without otherwise discharging or affecting the Obligations or the security interest granted herein; (q) Secured Party may in its discretion, for the account and expense of Debtor, pay any amount or do any act required of Debtor hereunder or requested by Secured Party to preserve, protect, maintain or enforce the Obligations or the primary security interest granted herein, and which Debtor fails to do or pay; (r) Debtor will promptly pay Secured Party for any and all sums, costs, and expenses which Secured Party may pay or incur in defending, protecting or enforcing the primary security interest granted herein or in enforcing payment of the Obligations or otherwise in connection with the provisions hereof, including but not limited to all court costs, collection charges, travel, and reasonable attorney's fees (not less than 15% of the outstanding Obligations where permitted by applicable law), all of which, together with legal interest, shall be part of the Obligations; (s) whether or not an event of default has occurred, Secured Party, in its discretion, may transfer to or register in the name of Secured Party or its nominee all or any of the Collateral consisting of securities, and whether or not so transferred or registered, Secured Party shall be entitled to (i) receive all income and dividends thereon (including stock dividends and rights to subscribe) as a part of the Collateral, (ii) exchange any or all such Collateral upon the reorganization, recapitalization, or readjustment of any entity issuing such securities, (iii) vote such Collateral so transferred or registered, and (iv) exercise any or all power with respect thereto as if an absolute owner thereof; (t) at any time Secured Party may assign, transfer and deliver to any. ransferee of any of the Obligations, any or all of the Collateral, whereupon Secured Party shall be fully discharged from all responsibility and the transferee shall be vested with all powers and rights of Secured Party hereunder with respect thereto, but Secured Party shall retain all rights and powers with respect to any Collateral not assigned, transferred or delivered.
4. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an event of default ("Default") by Debtor under this, Security Agreement: (a) if at any time Secured Party shall, in its sole discretion, consider the Obligations insecure or any part of the Collateral unsafe, insecure or insufficient, and Debtor shall not on demand furnish other collateral or make payment on account, satisfactory to Secured Party; (b) if Debtor or any obligor, maker, endorser, acceptor, surety or guarantor of, or any party to, any of the Obligations or the Collateral (the same, including Debtor, being collectively referred to herein as "Obligors") shall default in the punctual payment of any sum payable with respect to, or in the observance or performance of any of the terms and conditions of, any Obligations or of this Security Agreement or the Collateral; (c) if any warranty, representation or statement of fact made to Secured Party at any time by or on behalf of Debtor is false or misleading in any material respect when made; (d) if there occurs any loss, theft, substantial damage to or destruction of any of the Collateral, or the making of any levy on, seizure, attachment or garnishment of any of the Collateral; (e) if any of the Obligors being a natural person or any general partner of an Obligor which is a partnershipi shall die or (being a partnership or corporation) shall be dissolved, or if any of the Obligors (if a corporation) shall fail to maintain its corporate existence in good standing; (f) if any of the Obligors shall become insolvent (however defined or evidenced) or commit an act of bankruptcy or make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or appoint a committee of creditors, or make or send notice of an intended bulk transfer, or if there shall be converted a meeting of the creditors or principal creditors of any of the Obligors; (g) if there shall be filed by or against any of the Obligors any petition for any relief under the bankruptcy laws of the United States now or hereafter in effect or under any insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law or statute of any jurisdiction now or hereafter in effect (whether at law or in equity); (h) if the usual business of any of the Obligors shall be terminated or suspended; (i) if any proceeding, procedure or remedy supplementary to or in enforcement of judgment shall be commenced against, or with respect to any property of, any of the Obligors; or (j) if any petition or application to any court or tribunal, at law or in equity, be filed by or against any of the Obligors for the appointment of any receiver or trustee for any of the Obligors or any substantial portion of the property of any of them.
5. Upon the occurrence of any Default and at any time thereafter, Secured Party may, without notice to or demand upon Debtor, declare any or all Obligations of Debtor immediately due and payable and Secured Party shall have the following rights and remedies (to the extent permitted by applicable law) in addition to all rights and remedies of a secured party under the UCC, all such rights and remedies being cumulative, not exclusive and enforceable alternatively, successively or concurrently: (a) Secured Party may, at any time and from time to time, with or without judicial process and the aid and assistance of others, enter upon any premises in which any of the Collateral may be located and, without resistance or interference by Debtor, take possession of the Collateral; and/or dispose of any part or all of the Collateral on any premises of Debtor; and/or require Debtor to assemble and make available to Secured Party at the expense of Debtor any part or all of the Collateral at any place and time designated by Secured Party which is reasonably convenient to both parties; and/or remove any part or all of the Collateral from any premises on which any part may be located for the purpose of effecting sale or other disposition thereof (and if any of the Collateral consists of motor vehicles, Secured Party may use Debtor's license plates); and/or sell, resell, lease, assign and deliver, grant options for or otherwise dispose of any or all of the Collateral in its then condition or following any commercially reasonable preparation or processing, at public or private sale or proceedings, by one or more contracts, in one or more parcels, at the same or different times, with or without having the Collateral at the place of sale or other disposition, for cash and/or credit, and upon any terms, at such place(s) and time(s) and to such persons, firms or corporations as Secured Party deems best, all without demand for performance or any notice or advertisement whatsoever except that where an applicable statute requires reasonable notice of sale or other disposition Debtor hereby agrees that the sending of five days notice by ordinary mail, postage prepaid, to any address of Debtor set forth in this Security Agreement of the place and time of any public sale or of the time after which any private sale or other intended disposition is to be made, shall be deemed reasonable notice thereof. If any of the Collateral is sold by Secured Party upon credit or for future delivery, Secured Party shall not be liable for the failure of the purchaser to pay for same and in such event Secured Party may resell such collateral. Secured Party may buy any part of all of the Collateral at any public sale and if any part or all of the Collateral is of a type customarily sold in a recognized market or is of the type which is the subject of widely distributed standard price quotations Secured Party may buy at private sale and may make-payment therefor by any means. Secured Party may apply the cash proceeds actually received from any sale or other disposition to the reasonable expenses of retaking, holding, preparing for sale, selling, leasing and the like, to reasonable attorney's fees and all legal expenses, travel and other expenses which may be incurred by Secured Party in attempting to collect the Obligations or enforce this Security Agreement or in the prosecution or defense of any action or proceeding related to the subject matter of this Security Agreement; and then to the Obligations in such order and as to principal or interest as Secured Party may desire; and Debtor shall remain liable and will pay Secured Party on demand any deficiency remaining, including legal interest thereon and the balance of any expenses unpaid, with any surplus to be paid to Debtor, .subject to any duty of Secured Party imposed by law to the holder of any subordinate security interest in the Collateral known to Secured Party. Debtor recognizes that the Secured Party may be unable to effect a public sale of all or a part of the Collateral consisting of securities by reason of certain prohibitions contained in the Securities Act of 1933, but may be compelled to resort to one or more private sales to a restricted group of purchasers who will be obliged to agree, among other things, to acquire such securities for their own aecount, for investment and not with a view to the distribution or resale thereof. Debtor agrees that any such' private sales may be at prices and other terms less favorablejo the seller than if sold at public sales and that such private sales shall be deemed to have been made in a commercially reasonable manner; Secured Party has no obligation to delay sale of any such securities for the period of time necessary to permit the issuer of such securities, even if such issuer would agree, to register such securities for public sale under the Securities Act of 1933; (b) Secured Party may appropriate, set off and apply to the payment of any or all of the Obligations, any and all balances, sums, property, claims, credits, deposits, accounts, reserves, collections, drafts, notes,
or other items or proceeds of the Collateral in or coming into the possession of Secured Party or its agents and belonging or owing to Debtor, without notice to Debtor, and in such manner as Secured Party may in its discretion determine; (c) any of the proceeds of the Collateral received by Debtor shall not be commingled with other property of Debtor, but shall be segregated, held by the Debtor in trust as the exclusive property of Secured Party, and Debtor will immediately deliver to Secured Party the identical checks, monies, or other proceeds of Collateral received.
6. To effectuate the terms and provisions hereof, Debtor hereby designates and appoints Secured Party and its designees or agents as attorney-in-fact of Debtor, irrevocably and with power of substitution, with authority to receive, open and dispose of all mail addressed to Debtor, to notify the Post Office authorities to change the address for delivery of mail addressed to Debtor to such address as Secured Party may designate; to endorse the name of Debtor on any notes, acceptances, checks, drafts, money orders or other evidences of payment or proceeds of the Collateral that my come into Secured Party's possession; to sign the name of Debtor on any invoices, documents, drafts against and notices to account debtors of Debtor, assignments and requests for verification of accounts; to execute proofs of claim and loss; to execute any endorsements, assignments, or other instruments of conveyance or transfer, to adjust and compromise any claims under insurance policies; to execute releases; and to do all other acts and things necessary and advisable in the sole discretion of Secuied Party to carry out and enforce this Security Agreement. All acts of said attorney or designee are hereby ratified and approved and said attorney or designee shall not be liable for any acts of commission or omission, nor for any error of judgment or mistake of fact or law. This power of attorney being coupled with an interest is irrevocable while any of the Obligations shall remain unpaid.
7. Under no circumstances shall Secured Party be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part-or all of the Collateral, of any nature or kind, or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, but the same shall be at the Debtor's sole risk at all times. Secured Party shall not be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve, or protect its or Debtor's rights in the Collateral or against other parties thereto. Debtor hereby releases Secured Party from any claims, causes of action and demands at any time arising out of or with respect to this Security Agreement, the Obligations, the use of the Collateral and/or any actions taken or omitted to be taken by Secured Party with respect thereto, and Debtor hereby agrees to hold Secured Party harmless from and with respect to any and all such claims, causes of action and demands. Secured Party's prior recourse to any part or all of the Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of the Obligations. No act, failure or delay by Secured Party shall constitute a waiver of its rights and remedies hereunder or otherwise. No single or partial waiver by the Secured Party of any default, or right or remedy which it may have shall operate as a waiver of any other default, right or remedy or the same default, right or remedy on a future occasion. Debtor hereby waives presentment, notice of dishonor and protest of all-instruments included in or evidencing any of the Obligations or the Collateral, and any and all other notices and demands whatsoever (except as expressly provided herein). In the event of any litigation, with respect to any matter connected with this Security Agreement, the Obligations or the Collateral, Debtor hereby waives the right to a trial by jury and all defenses, rights of setoff and rights to interpose counterclaims of any nature. Debtor hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of New York and of any Federal Court located in such State in connection with any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Obligations, this Security Agreement or the Collateral, or any document or instrument delivered with respect to any of the Obligations. Debtor hereby waives personal service of any summons, complaint or other process in connection with any such action or proceeding and agrees that the service thereof may be made by certified or registered mail directed to Debtor at its chief executive office set forth below, or at such other address as Debtor may designate by written notification by certified or registered mail directed to and received by Secured Party at its office set forth in the financing statements filed hereunder (or if no such financing statements have been filed, at the office of Secured Party at which is located the officer in direct supervision of the within security interest). The Debtor so served shall appear or answer to such summons, complaint or other process within thirty days after the mailing thereof. Should the Debtor so served fail to appear or answer within said thirty-day period, such Debtor shall be deemed in default and judgment may be entered by Secured Party against such Debtor for the amount or such other relief as may be demanded in any summons, complaint or other process so served. In the alternative, in its discretion Secured Party may effect service upon Debtor in any other form or manner permitted. No provision hereof shall be modified, altered or limited except by a written instrument expressly referring to this Security Agreement and to the provision so modified or limited and executed by the party to be charged. Debtor, if more than one, shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Security Agreement has been authorized by the Board(s) of Directors of Debtor and by any necessary vote or consent of stockholders of Debtor (if a corporation). This Security Agreement and all Obligations shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns of Debtor, and shall, together with the rights and remedies of Secured Party hereunder, inure to the benefit of Secured Party, its successors, endorsees and assigns. This Security Agreement and the Obligations shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New York. If any term of this Security Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity of all other terms hereof shall in no way be affected thereby. Secured Party is authorized to annex hereto any schedules referred to herein. Debtor acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Security Agreement. All terms used herein shall have the meanings as defined in the New York Uniform Commercial Code.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Debtor has caused this Agreement to be executed by its corporate officers thereto duly authorized as of this July 2, 2002
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CHALLENGE SURGE INC.
By: /s/ Ira Levy
Title CEO
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Attest:
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Secretary
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Execution hereof by Secured Party is required only if this Security Agreement is to be filed as a Financing Statement.
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ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC.
By: /s/ Sheldon Kaye
Title:
1370 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
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Location of Debtor's
Books and Records:
95 East Jefryn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729
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Chief Executive Office
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95 East Jefryn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729
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Other Places of Business
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Name of record owner of real estate where any of
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Tradenames of Debtor:
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Exhibit 10.11
GUARANTEE
New York, New York July 2, 2002
In order to induce Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (herein called "Rosenthal") to make loans, advances or other commitments or grant other financial accommodations to or for the account of (or in reliance on the credit of)
CHALLENGE/SURGE INC.
(herein called "Obligor") and for other good and valuable considerations received, the undersigned irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees to Rosenthal payment when due, whether by acceleration or otherwise, of any and all Obligations of the Obligor to Rosenthal...The term "Obligations" shall mean all obligations, liabilities and indebtedness of the Obligor to Rosenthal or an affiliate of Rosenthal, however evidenced, now or hereafter arising under the General Security Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, between Rosenthal and Obligor, and/or under any other or supplemental financing provided to the Obligor by Rosenthal or an affiliate of Rosenthal, or independent hereof or thereof, whether now existing or incurred from time to time hereafter and whether before or after termination hereof, absolute or contingent, joint or several, matured or =matured, direct or indirect, primary or secondary, liquidated or =liquidated, and whether arising directly or acquired from others (whether acquired outright, by assignment unconditionally or as collateral security from another and including, without limitation, participations or interest of Rosenthal in obligations of Obligor to others), and including (without limitation) all of Rosenthal's charges, commissions, fees, interest, expenses, costs and attorneys' fees chargeable to Obligor in connection therewith. In addition, the undersigned agrees to indemnify Rosenthal against any loss, damage or liability because of any wrongful acts or fraud of the Obligor.
The undersigned waives notice of acceptance of this guarantee and notice of any liability to which it may apply, and waives presentment, demand for payment, protest, notice of dishonor or nonpayment of any Obligations, or suit or taking other action by Rosenthal against, and any other notice to, any party liable thereon (including the undersigned) and waives any defense, offset or counterclaim to any liability hereunder. Rosenthal may at any time and from time to time (whether or not after revocation or termination of this guarantee) without the consent of, or notice to, the undersigned, without incurring responsibility to the undersigned, without impairing or releasing the obligations of the undersigned hereunder, upon or without any terms or conditions and in whole or in part: (1) change the manner, place or terms of payment, and/or change or extend the time of payment of, renew or alter, any Obligation, any security therefor, or any liability incurred directly or indirectly in respect thereof, and the guarantee herein made shall apply to the Obligations as so changed, extended, renewed or altered; (2) sell, exchange, release, surrender, realize upon or otherwise deal with in any manner and in any order any property by whomsoever at any time pledged or mortgaged to secure, or howsoever securing, the liabilities hereby guaranteed or any liabilities (including any of those hereunder) incurred directly or indirectly in respect thereof or hereof, and/or offset thereagainst; (3) exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against the Obligor or others (including the undersigned) or otherwise act or refrain from acting; (4) settle or compromise any Obligation; any security therefor or any liability
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(including any of those hereunder) incurred directly or indirectly in respect thereof or hereof, and may subordinate the payment of all or any part
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thereof to the payment of any liability (whether due or not) of the Obligor to creditors of the Obligor other than Rosenthal and the undersigned: and (5) apply any sums by whomsoever paid or howsoever realized to any Obligation to Rosenthal regardless of what liability or liabilities of the Obligor remain unpaid.
7 No invalidity, irregularity or unenforceability of all or any part of the liabilities hereby guaranteed or of any security therefor shall affect, impair or be a defense to this guarantee. The liability of the undersigned hereunder is primary and unconditional and shall not be subject to any offset, defense or counterclaim of the Obligor. This guarantee is a tontinuing one and all liabilities to which it applies or may apply under the terms hereof shall be conclusively presumed to have been created in reliance hereon. The books and records of Rosenthal shall be admissible as prima facie evidence of the Obligations. As to each of the undersigned, this guarantee shall continue until written notice of revocation signed by such undersigned, or until written notice of the death of such undersigned shall in each case have been actually received by Rosenthal, notwithstanding a revocation by, or the death of, or complete or partial release for any cause of any one or more of the remainder of the undersigned or of the Obligor, or of any one liable in any manner for the liabilities hereby guaranteed, or for the liabilities (including those herein) incurred directly or indirectly in respect thereof or hereof, and notwithstanding the dissolution, termination or increase, decrease or change in personnel of any one or more of the undersigned which may be partnerships or corporations.
No revocation or termination hereof shall affect in any manner rights arising under this guarantee with respect to (a) Obligations which shall have been created, contracted, assumed or incurred prior to receipt by Rosenthal of written notice of such revocation or termination or (b) Obligations which shall have been created, contracted, assumed or incurred after receipt of such written notice pursuant to any contract entered into by the Obligor or by Rosenthal for the benefit of the Obligor prior to receipt by Rosenthal of such notice, or to protect, preserve or realize upon any security for any Obligations; and the sole effect of revocation or termination hereof shall be to exclude from this guarantee liabilities thereafter arising which are unconnected with liabilities theretofore arising or with transactions theretofore entered into.
Upon the happening of any of the following events: (i) the death or insolvency of the Obligor or any of the undersigned, or (ii) suspension of business of the Obligor or any of the undersigned, or (iii) the issuance of any warrant of attachment against any of the property of the Obligor or any of the undersigned, or (iv) the making by the Obligor or any of the undersigned of any assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (v) a trustee, receiver or
custodian being appointed for the Obligor or any of the undersigned or for any property of either of them, or (vi) any proceeding being commenced by or against the Obligor or any of the undersigned under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement of debt, insolvency, readjustment of debt, receivership, liquidation or dissolution law or statute — then and in any such event, and at any time thereafter, Rosenthal may, without notice to the Obligor or any of the undersigned, make the Obligations, whether or not then due, immediately due and payable hereunder as to any of the undersigned, and Rosenthal shall be entitled to enforce the obligations of the undersigned hereunder. All sums of money at any time to the credit of the undersigned with Rosenthal and any of the property of the undersigned at any time in the possession of Rosenthal may be held by Rosenthal as security for any and all obligations of the undersigned hereunder, notwithstanding that any of said money or property may have been deposited, pledged or delivered by the undersigned for any other, different or specific purpose. Any and all claims of any nature which the undersigned may now or hereafter have against the Obligor are hereby subordinated to the full payment to Rosenthal of the Obligations and are hereby assigned to Rosenthal as additional collateral security therefor.
In the event Rosenthal takes any action, including retaining attorneys, for the purpose of effecting collection of the Obligations or of any liabilities of the undersigned hereunder, or protecting any of Rosenthal's rights hereunder, the undersigned shall
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pay all costs and expenses of every kind for protection of the rights of Rosenthal or for collection of the Obligations or such liabilities
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including reasonable attorneys' fees.
If claim is ever made upon Rosenthal for repayment or recovery of any amount or amounts received by Rosenthal in payment or on account of any of the Obligations and Rosenthal repays all or part of said amount by reason of (a) any judgment, decree or order of any Court or administrative body having jurisdiction over Rosenthal or any of its property, or (b) any settlement or compromise of any such claim effected by Rosenthal with any such claimant (including the Obligor), then and in such event the undersigned agrees that any such judgment, decree, order, settlement or compromise shall be binding upon the undersigned, notwithstanding any revocation or release hereof or the cancellation of any note or other instrument evidencing any of the Obligations, or any release of any such liability
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the amount so repaid or recovered to the same extent as if such amount had never originally been received by Rosenthal. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive, and continue in effect, notwithstanding any revocation or release hereof, unless such revocation or release shall specifically refer to this paragraph.
No delay on the part of Rosenthal in exercising any of its options, powers or rights, or partial or single exercise thereof, shall constitute a waiver thereof. No waiver of any of its rights hereunder, and no modification or amendment of this guarantee, shall be deemed to be made by Rosenthal unless the same shall be in writing, duly signed on behalf of Rosenthal, and each such waiver, if any, shall apply only with respect to the specific instance involved, and shall in no way impair the rights of Rosenthal or the obligations of the undersigned to Rosenthal in any other respect or at any other time. The undersigned shall have no right (whether by contract or by operation of law) of subrogation, restitution, indemnification, reimbursement or any other or similar rights of a surety against the Obligor or any of its assets or property or any security held for any liabilities of the Obligor, and all such rights are hereby expressly waived.
This guarantee and the rights and obligations of Rosenthal and of the undersigned hereunder shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York; and this guarantee is binding upon the undersigned, his, her, their or its executors, administrators, successors or assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of Rosenthal, its successors or assigns. THE UNDERSIGNED AGREES AND DOES HEREBY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST THE UNDERSIGNED ON ANY MATFERS WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY
CONNEC l'hD WITH THIS GUARANTEE, AND THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR A DETERMINATION OF ANY DISPUTE AS TO ANY SUCH MATTERS AND AUTHORIZES THE SERVICE OF PROCESS ON THE UNDERSIGNED BY REGISTERED MAIL SENT TO THE UNDERSIGNED AT THE ADDRESS OF THE UNDERSIGNED HEREINBELOW SET FORTH.
Any acknowledgement, new promise, payment of principal or interest or other act by the Obligor and others, with respect to the Obligations, shall be deemed to be made as agent of the undersigned for the purposes hereof, and shall, if the statute of limitations in favor of the undersigned against Rosenthal shall have commenced to run, toll the running of such statute of limitations, and if such statute of limitations shall have expired, prevent the operation of such statute.
The undersigned, if more than one, shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder and the term "undersigned" wherever used herein shall mean the undersigned or any one or more of them. Any one signing this guarantee shall be bound hereby, whether or not any one else signs this guarantee at any time. The term "Rosenthal" includes any agent of Rosenthal acting for it.
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Exhibit 10.12
November 13, 2003
SURGE COMPONENTS INC
95 East Jefryn Blvd.
Deer Park, NY 11729
Gentleman:
It is mutually agreed that the Financing Agreement entered into between us dated July 2, 2002, as amended or supplemented (the "Financing Agreement") is amended effective November 1, 2003 as follows:
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The first sentence of Section 6.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Borrower shall until payment in full of all Obligations to Lender and termination of this Agreement (a) cause to be maintained at the end of each fiscal quarter (i.e. December, March, June, September), Tangible Net Worth in an amount not less than $2,000,000 and (b) cause to be maintained at the end of each such fiscal quarter, Working Capital of not less than $1,000,000."
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In consideration of your agreeing to amend the Financing Agreement as provided above, we agree to pay you a fee of $5,000 which shall be fully earned on the date hereof but which, in the absence of a Default as defined in the Financing Agreement, may be payable in successive monthly installments each in the amount of $1,666.66, commencing on December 1, 2003.
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Except as hereinwith specifically set forth the Financing Agreement, shall continue unmodified.
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ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC.
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THE FOREGOING IS ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO:
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SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
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Exhibit 10.13
December 4, 2003
ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC.
1370 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10018
In consideration of and in order to induce you to extend credit and other financial accommodations to the undersigned, the undersigned hereby grants to you a security interest in, a right of set-off with respect to,
and pledges and delivers to you, the sum of $200,000 (the "Subject Collateral"), as security for the undersigned's Obligations to you, under and as defined in the Financing Agreement, dated July 12, 2002, between you and the undersigned (the "Financing Agreement").
You shall have the right at any time and from time to time, in your sole and conclusive discretion, to apply all or any part of the Subject Collateral to the Obligations, whether or not any of the foregoing shall then be due. The Subject Collateral need not be held by you in any specific account or in any specific manner, and may be commingled by you with your own property. So long as the undersigned continues to pay and perform all of the Obligations in accordance with their terms, you shall credit any unapplied Subject Collateral monthly with interest at a rate equal to two and one half percent (2.5%) below the JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. prime rate in effect from time to time.
Except as expressly provided below and subject to any requirement of law that any part of the Subject Collateral may be required to be returned or paid over to any other party, you shall be obligated to return to the undersigned any portion thereof only upon the discharge in full of the Obligations, and the termination of any obligation you may have to extend any financial accommodations to the undersigned;
provided that if, at the time you would otherwise be required to return all or any part of the Subject Collateral, you are aware of a claim which may be asserted against you for return of any payment previously received by you with respect to the Obligations, including your receipt of collateral or realization of any proceeds thereof, then notwithstanding that the Obligations may have been paid in full, you may retain the Subject Collateral to the extent of such claim, provided however that (i) within 10 days after your receiving notice of such claim, you advise us of the existence of such claim; (ii) you shall return the remaining Subject Collateral to us if we provide you with evidence satisfactory to you that such claim has been withdrawn or satisfied.
All rights and remedies granted to you by the undersigned with respect to Collateral under and as defined in the Financing Agreement shall apply to the Subject Collateral.
No invalidity or unenforceability of any of the Obligations or any collateral therefor or third-party liability with respect thereto, shall affect
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be a defense to the obligations of the undersigned hereunder.
You agree to return
the Subject Collateral to us upon our delivering to you internally prepared quarterly financial statements pursuant to Section 6.6 of the Financing Agreement showing that for the prior four consecutive quarters we had a net profit, as calculated under GAAP, and that as of the end of such period our Tangible Net Worth, as defined in the Financing Agreement, was at
least $2,500,000 provided that as of the date of our delivery of such financial statement no Default had occurred under the Financing Agreement.
This agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, is binding upon the undersigned, and its executors, administrators, successors and assigns, and shall inure to your benefit and the benefit of your successors and assigns. This agreement may not be changed or terminated except by a writing signed and subscribed by you. The undersigned, if more than one, shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder, and the term "undersigned" shall mean any one or more of them, if more than one.
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SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
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Address: 95 East
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Exhibit 10.14
February 23, 2004
Surge Components Inc.
95 E. Jefryn Boulevard
Deer Park, NY 11729
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Cash Collateral Agreement in the principal amount of $200,000 dated December 4, 2003, executed by you (the "Cash Collateral Agreement").
This will confirm our agreement that the third sentence of paragraph two is hereby deleted, and the following is substituted in its place and stead:
"So long as the undersigned continues to pay and perform all of the Obligations in accordance with their terms, you shall credit any unapplied Subject Collateral monthly with interest at a rate equal to one half of one percent (.5%) below the JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. prime rate in effect from time to time."
Except as hereinabove specifically set forth, the Cash Collateral Agreement shall continue unmodified.
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ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL, INC.
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SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
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Exhibit 10.15
August 4, 2004
Surge Components, Inc.
95 East Jefryn Blvd.
Deer Park, NY 11729
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Financing Agreement entered into between us dated July 2, 2002, as amended and/or supplemented (the "Financing Agreement").
This will confirm that the Financing Agreement is hereby amended, effective August 1, 2004, as follows:
The amount 11,000,000" in Section 1.13 is deleted and the amount $1,400,000 is substituted in its place and stead.
Except as hereinabove specifically set forth, the Financing Agreement shall continue unmodified.
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Exhibit 10.16
May 2, 2005
Surge Components, Inc.
95 East Jefryn Blvd.
Deer Park, NY 11729
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Financing Agreement entered into between us dated July 2, 2002, as amended and/or supplemented (the "Financing Agreement").
This will confirm that, effective May 1, 2005, the Financing Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
The following is added as the last sentence of Section 3.1:
"Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower agrees to pay to Lender each month interest (computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed over a year of 360 days) on the amount of Over-advance, if any, in the Loan Account during the preceding month, at a rate of three percent (3%) per annum in excess of the Effective Rate.
Except as hereinabove specifically set forth, the Financing Agreement shall continue unmodified.
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Exhibit 10.17
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. 1995 STOCK OPTION PLAN
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Purposes.
The Surge Components, Inc. 1995 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") is intended to provide the employees, directors, independent contractors and consultants of Surge Components, Inc. (the "Company") with an added incentive to commence employment with the Company, continue their services to the Company and to induce them to exert their maximum efforts toward the Company's success. By thus encouraging employees, directors, independent contractors and consultants and promoting their continued association with the Company, the Plan may be expected to benefit the Company and its stockholders. The Plan allows the Company to grant Incentive Stock Options ("ISOs") (as defined in Section 422(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), Non-Qualified Stock Options ("NQSOs") not intended to qualify under Section 422(b) of the Code and Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs") (collectively the "Options").
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Shares Subject to the Plan.
The total number of shares of Common Stock of the Company, $.001 par value per share, that may be subject to Options granted under the Plan shall be 350,000 in the aggregate, subject to adjustment as provided in Paragraph 8 of the Plan; however, the grant of an ISO to an employee together with a tandem SAR or any NQSO to an employee together with a tandem SAR shall only require one share of Common Stock available subject to the Plan to satisfy such joint Option. The Company shall at all times while the Plan is in force reserve such number of shares of Common Stock as will be sufficient to satisfy the requirement of outstanding Options granted under the Plan. In the event any Option granted under the Plan shall expire or terminate for any reason without having been exercised in full or shall cease for any reason to be exercisable in whole or in part, the unpurchased shares subject thereto shall again be available for granting of Options under the Plan.
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Eligibility.
ISO's or ISO's in tandem with SAR's (provided the SAR meets
the requirements set forth in Temp. Reg. Section 14a.422A-1, A-39 (a) through (e) inclusive) may be granted from time to time under
the Plan to one or more employees of the Company or of a
"subsidiary" or "parent" of the Company, as the quoted terms are defined within Section 424 of the Code. An Officer is an employee for the above purposes. However, a director of the Company who is
not otherwise an employee is not deemed an employee for such
purposes. Options, other than ISO's, may be granted from time to
time under the Plan to one or more employees of the Company,
Officers, members of the Board of Directors, independent
contractors, consultants and other individuals who are not
employees of, but are involved in the continuing development and
success of the Company and/or of a subsidiary of the Company, including persons who have previously been granted Options under the Plan.
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Administration of the Plan.
The Plan shall be administered by the Board of Directors of the Company as such Board of Directors may be composed from time to time and/or by a Stock Option Committee (the "Committee") which shall be comprised of at least two disinterested persons (the term "disinterested" having the meaning ascribed to it
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Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "1934 Act)) appointed by such Board of Directors of the Company. As and to the extent authorized by the Board of Directors of the Company, the Committee may exercise the power and authority vested in the Board of Directors under the Plan. Within the limits of the express provisions of the Plan, the Board of Directors or Committee shall have the authority, in its discretion, to determine the individuals to whom, and the time or times at which, Options shall be granted, the character of such Options (whether ISO, NQSO, and/or SARs in tandem with NQS0s, and/or SARs in tandem with ISOs) and the number of shares of Common Stock to be subject to each Option, the manner and form in which the optionee can tender payment upon the exercise of his Option, and to interpret the Plan, to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan, to determine the terms and provisions of Option agreements that may be entered into in connection with Options (which need not be identical), subject to the limitation that agreements granting ISOs must be consistent with the requirements for the ISOs being qualified as "incentive stock options" as provided in Section 422 of the Code, and to make all other determinations and take all other actions necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan. In making such determinations, the Board of Directors and/or the Committee may take into account the nature of the services rendered by such individuals, their present and potential contributions to the Company's success, and such other factors as the Board of Directors and/or the Committee, in its discretion, shall deem relevant. The Board of Directors' and/or the Committee's determinations on the matters referred to in this Paragraph shall be conclusive.
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Terms of Options.
Within the limits of the express provisions of the Plan, the Board of Directors or the Committee may grant either ISOs or NQSOs and/or SARs in tandem with NQS0s or SARs in tandem with ISOs. An ISO or an NQSO enables the optionee to purchase from the Company, at any time during a specified exercise period, a specified number of shares of Common Stock at a specified price (the "Option Price"). The optionee, if granted a SAR in tandem with a NQSO or ISO, may receive from the Company, in lieu of exercising his option to purchase shares pursuant to his
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certain specified times during the exercise period of the NQSO or ISO as set by the Board of Directors or the Committee, the excess of the fair market value upon such exercise (as determined in accordance with subparagraph (b) of this Paragraph 5) of one share of Common Stock over the Option Price per share specified upon grant of the NQSO or ISO/SAR multiplied by the number of shares of Common Stock covered by the SAR so exercised. The character and terms of each Option granted under the Plan shall be determined by the Board of Directors and/or the Committee consistent with the provisions of the Plan, including the following:
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An Option granted under the Plan must be granted within 10 years from the date the Plan is adopted, or the date the Plan is approved by the stockholders of the Company, whichever is earlier.
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The Option Price of the shares of Common Stock subject to each ISO and each SAR issued in tandem with an ISO shall not be less than the fair market value of such shares of Common Stock at the time such ISO is granted. Such fair market value shall be determined by the Board of Directors and, if the shares of Common Stock are listed on a national securities exchange or traded on the over-the-counter market, the fair market value shall be the closing price on such exchange, or the mean of the closing bid and asked prices of the shares of Common Stock on the over-the-counter market, as reported by the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (NASDAQ), the National Association of Securities Dealers OTC Bulletin Board or the National Quotation Bureau, Inc., as the case may be, on the day on which the Option is granted or, if there is no closing price or bid or asked price on that day, the closing price or mean of the closing bid and asked prices on the most recent day preceding the day on which the Option is granted for which such prices are available. If an ISO or SAR in tandem with an ISO is granted to any individual who, immediately before the ISO is to be granted, owns (directly or through attribution) more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of capital stock of the Company or a subsidiary or parent of the Company, the Option Price of the shares of Common Stock subject to such ISO shall not be less than 110% of the fair market value per share of the shares of Common Stock at the time such ISO is granted.
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The Option Price of the shares of Common Stock subject to an NQSO or an SAR in tandem with a NQSO granted pursuant to the Plan shall be determined by the Board of Directors or the Committee, in its sole discretion.
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In no event shall any Option granted under the Plan have an expiration date later than 10 years from the date of its grant, and all Options granted under the Plan shall be subject to earlier termination as expressly provided in Paragraph 6 hereof. If an ISO or a SAR in tandem with an ISO is granted to any individual who, immediately before the ISO is granted, owns (directly or through
attribution) more that 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of capital stock of the Company or of a subsidiary or parent of the Company, such ISO shall by its terms expire and shall not be exercisable after the expiration of five (5) years from the date of its grant.
(e) With respect to the grant of SAR's to Officers and
Directors of the Company, an SAR may be exercised at any time after six months of the date of the grant thereof during the exercise period of the ISO or NQSO with which it is granted in tandem and prior to the exercise of such ISO or NQSO, but only within the specified 10 business day period referred to in subsection (e) (3) of Rule 16b-3 of the 1934 Act (generally, the 10 business days immediately following the publication of the Company's quarterly financial information) if the Company's Common Stock is registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the 1934 Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors and/or the Committee shall in their discretion determine from time to time the terms and conditions of SAR's to be granted, which terms may vary from the afore-described conditions, and which terms shall be set forth in a written stock option agreement evidencing the SAR granted in tandem with the ISO or NQSO. The exercise of an SAR granted in tandem with an ISO or NQSO shall be deemed to cancel such number of shares subject to the unexercised Option as were subject to the exercised SAR. The Board of Directors or the Committee also has the discretion to alter the terms of the SARs if necessary to comply with Federal or state securities law. Amounts to be paid by the Company in connection with an SAR may, in the Board of Director's or the Committee's discretion, be made in cash, Common Stock or a combination thereof.
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Unless otherwise provided in any Option agreement under the Plan, an Option granted under the Plan shall become exercisable, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, but in no case may an Option (i) be exercised as to less than one hundred (100) shares of Common Stock at any one time, or the remaining shares of Common Stock covered by the Option if less than one hundred (100), and (ii) become fully exercisable more than five years from the date of its grant nor shall less than 20% of the Option become exercisable in any of the first five years of the Option.The Board of Directors or the Committee, in its sole
discretion, may at such time or times as it deems appropriate, if ever, accelerate all or part of the vesting provisions with respect to one or more outstanding options. The acceleration of one option shall not infer that any option is or to be accelerated.
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An Option granted under the Plan shall be exercised by the delivery by the holder thereof to the Company at its principal office (to the attention of the Secretary) of written notice of the number of full shares of Common Stock with respect to which the Option is being exercised, accompanied by payment in full, which payment at the option of the optionee shall be in the
form of (i) cash or certified or bank check payable to the order of the Company, of the Option Price of such shares of Common Stock, or, (ii) if permitted by the Committee or the Board of Directors, as determined by the Committee or the Board of Directors in its sole discretion at the time of the grant of the Option with respect to an ISO and at or prior to the time of exercise with respect to a NQSO, by the delivery of shares of Common Stock having a fair market value equal to the Option Price or the delivery of an interest-bearing promissory note having an original principal balance equal to the Option Price and an interest rate not below the rate which would result in imputed interest under the Code (provided, in order to qualify as an ISO, more than one year shall have passed since the date of grant and one year from the date of exercise), or (iii) at the option of the Committee or the Board of Directors, determined by the Committee or the Board of Directors in its sole discretion at the time of the grant of the Option with respect to an ISO and at or prior to the time of exercise with respect to a NQSO, by a combination of cash, promissory note and/or such shares of Common Stock (subject to the restriction above) held by the employee that have a fair market value together with such cash and principal amount of any promissory note that shall equal the Option Price, and, in the case of a NQSO, at the discretion of the Committee or Board of Directors by having the Company withhold from the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise of the Option that number of shares having a fair market value equal to the exercise price and/or the tax withholding amount due, or otherwise provide for withholding as set forth in Paragraph 9(c) hereof, or in the event an employee is granted an ISO or NQSO in tandem with an SAR and desires to exercise such SAR, such written notice shall so state such intention. The Option Price may also be paid in full by a broker-dealer to whom the optionee has submitted an exercise notice consisting of a fully endorsed Option, or through any other medium of payment as the Board of Directors and/or the Committee, in its discretion, shall authorize.
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The holder of an Option shall have none of the rights of a stockholder with respect to the shares of Common Stock covered by such holder's Option until such shares of Common Stock shall be issued to such holder upon the exercise of the Option.
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transferable otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and any ISO or SAR in tandem with an ISO granted under the Plan may be exercised during the lifetime of the holder thereof only by the holder. No Option granted under the Plan shall be subject to execution, attachment or other process.
(j)
The aggregate fair market value, determined as of the time any ISO or SAR in tandem with an ISO is granted and in the manner provided for by Subparagraph (b) of this Paragraph 5, of the shares of Common Stock with respect to which ISOs granted under the Plan are exercisable for the first time during any calendar year
and under incentive stock options qualifying as such in accordance with Section 422 of the Code granted under any other incentive stock option plan maintained by the Company or its parent or subsidiary corporations, shall not exceed $100,000. Any grant of Options in excess of such amount shall be deemed a grant of a NQSO.
(k) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, a SAR which was granted in tandem with an ISO shall (i) expire no later than the expiration of the underlying ISO; (ii) be for no more than 100% of the spread at the time the SAR is exercised; (iii) shall only be transferable when the underlying ISO is transferable; (iv) only be exercised when the underlying ISO is eligible to be exercised; and (v) only be exercisable when there is a positive spread.
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Death or Termination of Employment.
(a)
Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (d) of this Paragraph 6 and except as otherwise determined by the Board of Directors or the Committee in its sole discretion, if the employment of a holder of an ISO under the Plan shall be terminated for any reason other than cause or the death or the disability of the holder, such holder's ISO shall expire within three (3) months after such termination. Except as otherwise determined by the Board of Directors or the Committee, in its sole discretion, if the employment of a holder of an ISO, NQSO, and/or SAR in tandem with a NQSO shall terminate for cause, then any unexercised ISO, NQSO, and/or SAR in tandem with a NQSO granted to the holder shall expire as at the time of termination. If the employment of a holder of an Option (exclusive of his ISOs) shall be terminated for any reason other than cause or the death or the disability of the holder, such holder's Options, other than his ISOs, may be exercised during the earlier of (i) the respective terms thereof, or (ii) the subsequent death or disability of the respective holder, subject to the provisions of subparagraphs (b) and (d) of this Paragraph 6, unless the Board of Directors or the Committee shall in its sole discretion set forth to the contrary in the holder's Option Agreement.
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If the holder of an Option granted under the Plan dies (i) while employed by the Company or a subsidiary or parent corporation or (ii) within three (3) months after the termination of such holder's employment, such Options may, subject to the provisions of subparagraph (d) of this Paragraph 6, be exercised by a legatee or legatees of such Option under such individual's last will or by such individual's personal representatives or distributees at any time within such time as determined by the Board of Directors or the Committee in its sole discretion, but in no event less than six months after the individual's death, to the extent such Options were exercisable as of the date of death or date of termination of employment, whichever date is earlier.
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If the holder of an Option under the Plan becomes disabled within the definition of section 22(e)(3) of the Code while employed by the Company or a subsidiary or parent corporation, such Option may, subject to the provisions of subparagraph (d) of this Paragraph 6, be exercised at any time within six months after such holder's termination of employment due to the disability.
(d)
Except as otherwise determined by the Board of Directors or the Committee in its sole discretion, an Option may not be exercised pursuant to this Paragraph 6 except to the extent that the holder was entitled to exercise the Option at the time of termination of employment or death, and in any event may not be exercised after the original expiration date of the Option.
7.
Leave of Absence.
For the purposes of the Plan, an individual who is on military or sick leave or other bona fide leave of absence (such as temporary employment by the Government) shall be considered as remaining in the employ of the Company or of a subsidiary or parent corporation for ninety (90) days or such longer period as such individual's right to reemployment is guaranteed either by statute or by contract.
8.
Adjustment Upon Changes in Capitalization.
(a) In the event that the outstanding shares of Common Stock are hereafter changed by reason of recapitalization, reclassification, stock split-up, combination or exchange of shares of Common Stock or the like, or by the issuance of dividends payable in shares of Common Stock, an appropriate adjustment shall be made by the Board of Directors, as determined by the Board of Directors and/or the Committee, in the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock available under the Plan, in the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding Options, and the Option Price per share. In the event of any consolidation or merger of the Company with or into another company, or the conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to another company, each then outstanding Option shall upon exercise thereafter entitle the holder thereof to such number of shares of Common Stock or other securities or property to which a holder of shares of Common Stock of the Company would have been entitled to upon such consolidation, merger or conveyance; and in any such case appropriate adjustment, as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company (or successor entity) shall be made as set forth above with respect to any future changes in the capitalization of the Company or its successor entity. In the event of the proposed dissolution or liquidation of the Company, all outstanding Options under the Plan will automatically terminate, unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors of the Company or any authorized committee thereof.
(b)
Any Option granted under the Plan, unless waived by the Board of Directors or the Committee, may, at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company and said other corporation, be exchanged for options to purchase shares of capital stock of another corporation which the Company, and/or a subsidiary thereof is merged into, consolidated with, or all or a substantial portion of the property or stock of which is acquired by said other corporation or separated or reorganized into.The terms,
provisions and benefits to the optionee of such substitute option(s) shall in all respects be identical to the terms, provisions and benefits of optionee under his Option(s) prior to said substitution. To the extent the above may be inconsistent with Sections 424(a)(1) and (2) of the Code, the above shall be deemed interpreted so as to comply therewith.
(c)
Any adjustment in the number of shares of Common Stock shall apply proportionately to only the unexercised portion of the Options granted hereunder.
If
fractions of shares of Common Stock would result from any such adjustment, the adjustment shall be revised to the next higher whole number of shares of Common Stock.
9.
Further Conditions of Exercise.
(a)
Unless the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of an Option have been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, prior to the exercise of the Option, an optionee must represent in writing to the Company that such shares of Common Stock are being acquired for investment purposes only and not with a view towards the further resale or distribution thereof, and must supply to the Company such other documentation as may be required by the Company, unless in the opinion of counsel to the Company such representation, agreement or documentation is not necessary to comply with said Act.
(b)
The Company shall not be obligated to deliver any shares of Common Stock until they have been listed on each securities exchange on which the shares of Common Stock may then be listed or until there has been qualification under or compliance with such state or federal laws, rules or regulations as the Company may deem applicable.
(c)
The
Board of Directors or Committee may make such provisions and take such steps as it may deem necessary or appropriate for the withholding of any taxes that the Company is required by any law or regulation of any governmental authority, whether federal, state or local, domestic or foreign, to withhold in connection with the exercise of any Option, including, but not limited to, (i) the withholding of payment of all or any portion of such Option and/or SAR until the holder reimburses the Company for the amount the Company is required to withhold with respect to such
taxes, or (ii) the cancelling of any number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of such Option and/or SAR and/or
SDR
in an amount sufficient to reimburse the Company for the amount it is required to so withhold, (iii) the selling of any property contingently credited by the Company for the purpose of exercising such Option, in order to withhold or reimburse the Company for the amount it is required to so withhold, or (iv) withholding the amount due from such employee's wages if the employee is employed by the Company or any subsidiary thereof.
10.
Termination, Modification and Amendment.
(a)
The Plan (but not Options previously granted under the Plan) shall terminate ten (10) years from the earliest of the date of its adoption by the Board of Directors, or the date the Plan is approved by the stockholders of the Company, or such date of termination, as hereinafter provided, and no Option shall be granted after termination of the Plan.
(b)
The Plan may from time to time be terminated, modified or amended by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company entitled to vote thereon.
(c)
The Board of Directors of the Company may at any time, prior to ten (10) years from the earlier of the date of the adoption of the Plan by such Board of Directors or the date the Plan is approved by the stockholders, terminate the Plan or from time to time make such modifications or amendments of the Plan as it may deem advisable; provided, however, that theBoard of
Directors shall not, without approval by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company entitled to vote thereon, increase (except as provided by Paragraph 8) the maximum number of shares of Common Stock as to which Options or shares may be granted under the Plan, materially change the standards of eligibility under the Plan or amend any provision hereof which requires stockholder approval in order to preserve the status of the Plan as a plan qualifying under Rule 16b-3 of the 1934 Act if the Plan would otherwise qualify thereunder. Any amendment to the Plan which, in the opinion of counsel to the Company, will be deemed to result in the adoption of a new Plan, will not be effective until approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company entitled to vote thereon.
(d)
No termination, modification or amendment of the Plan may adversely affect the rights under any outstanding Option without the consent of the individual to whom such Option shall have been previously granted.
11.
Effective Date of the Plan.
The Plan shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of Directors of the Company. The Plan shall be subject to approval by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company entitled to vote thereon within one year before or after adoption of the Plan by the Board of Directors.
12.
Not a Contract of Employment.
Nothing contained in the Plan or in any option agreement executed pursuant hereto shall be deemed to confer upon any individual to whom an Option is or may be granted hereunder any right to remain in the employ of the Company or of a subsidiary or parent of the Company or in any way limit the right of the Company, or of any parent or subsidiary thereof, to terminate the employment of any employee.
13.
Other Compensation Plans.
The adoption of the Plan shall not affect any other stock option plan, incentive plan or any other compensation plan in effect for the Company, nor shall the Plan preclude the Company from establishing any other form of stock option plan, incentive plan or any other compensation plan.
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(Chung Mei Property Agency Ltd.)
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C-036817
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Good Loyalty Property Agency
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Preliminary Tenancy Agreement
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No. 0003
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AN AGREEMENT mad this _____________ Between the first party SAM CHEONG STOVE PARTS CO. LTD (holder of Hong Kong Identity Card No. / Business Registration No _______________ ) of ______________ the second party and SURGE COMPONENTS, LTD. (holder of Hong Kong Identity Card No. / Business Registration No _______________ ) of ______________ the third party and GOOD LOYALTY PROPERTY AGENCY (holder of Business Registration No. S1516953) of _________________________ (hereinafter called “the Agent”).
WHEREAS:-
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The Landlord is the owner of the premises situated at Workshop H on 14
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floor including the corresponding part of roof there of high win factory building no. 07 hoi yaeri koto.
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(hereinafter called the said Premises)
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The Landlord has appointed the Agent as his agent for the purpose of letting the said Premises.
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The Tenant has agreed to take up the tenancy of the sold premises through the Agent.
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NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:-
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The Landlord and the Tenant have agreed to enter into the formal tenancy agreement within __________ days from 6/6/2010 the date hereof.
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The term of Tenancy shall be ___________commencing from 6/6/2010.
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The said premises shall be used for ___________ purpose.
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The Rent for the said Premises shall be HK$12,630 inclusive/charge, management fee, rates and government rent.
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Rental deposit shall be HK$25,260.
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Part of Rental Deposit HK$12,630 shall be paid by the Tenant to the Landlord as initial deposit upon signing this Agreement.
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7.
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Upon signing of the formal tenancy agreement the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord:-.
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The balance of rental deposit HK$126,307 b)The Rent for the first month HK$12,6302.
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a) Rent fees period from7/6/2010 to 16/6/2010.
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In consideration of the services rendered by the Agent, the Agent shall after Formal Territory agreement be entitled to receive HK$6,315 from the Landlord and HK$6,315 from the Tenant as commission. Such commission shall be paid no later than 6/6/2010.
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Should the Tenant fail to complete the deal in the manner herein contained the initial deposit paid hereunder shall be forfeited and the Landlord shall then be entitled at his absolute discretion to let the said premises to anyone he thinks fit, and the Landlord shall not sue the Tenant for any liabilities and/or damages or to enforce specific performance.
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Should the Landlord fail to let the said premises to the Tenant in the manner herein contained the Landlord shall compensate the Tenant with a sum equivalent to the amount of the initial deposit together with the refund of initial deposit paid her under, and the Tenant shall not take any further action to claim for damages or to enforce specific performance.
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If for any reasons either the Landlord or the Tenant fail to complete the deal in the manner herein contained, the defaulting party shall compensate at once the Agent HK$12,630 as liquidated damage.
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Should the Landlord and the Tenant after signing that agreement both agree to cancel this agreement without the consent of the Agent they will jointly and separately become the defaulting parties of this agreement and will still be liable for the payment of their own commission mentioned herein before.
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The Landlord and the Tenant agree to appoint Messrs ____________ as their solicitors. The costs incidental to the preparation and execution of formal agreement including solicitors fees and stamp duties etc. shall be borne equality be the Landlord and the Tenant. The Landlord and the Tenant agree that they shall separately appoint their own solicitors. The Landlord shall be represented by
Messrs ________
____ whereas the Tenant shall be represented by Messrs ____________ Each party shall pay his own legal costs. The stamp duty shall be borne equally by the Landlord and the Tenant.
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15.
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It is hereby declared that this Tenancy Agreement hereof shall include the chattels, furniture and fitting as set out in the Schedule attached hereto.
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16.
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Remark 1. Illegible
2. Illegible
3. Illegible
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17.
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This agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, representation, understanding and agreements of the parties hereto.
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AS WITNESS the hands of the parties hereto the day and year first before written.
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Landlord
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Tenant
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For and on behalf the agent
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RECEIVED the above mentioned sum Hong Kong Dollars being the initial deposit hereinbefore mentioned HK$_____
Exhibit 10.19
WHEREAS the Beneficiary specified in the Schedule herebelow written (hereinafter called "the Beneficiary") has authorised and requested the undersigned to register and hold in the name of the undersigned shares in the Company (hereinafter called "the Company") specified in the said Schedule NOW THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY DECLARES as follows :-
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That the share or shares now standing in the books of the Company registered in the name of the undersigned does/do not belong to the undersigned but to the Beneficiary and that the undersigned holds the said share or shares as nominee for the Beneficiary subject to the terms of the Nominee Shareholding Agreement.
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That the undersigned further holds the said share or shares and all dividends and interest accrued and to accrue upon the same UPON TRUST for the Beneficiary and agrees subject to the provisions of the Nominee Shareholding Agreement :-
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to transfer, pay and deal with the said share or shares and all dividends and interest payable in respect of the same in such manner as the Beneficiary shall from time to time direct;
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at the request and cost of the Beneficiary to execute such proxies as the Beneficiary may from time to time require to enable the Beneficiary or his nominee to attend and vote at any general meeting of the Company; and
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not to exercise the voting power of the undersigned in respect of the shares otherwise than in accordance with the direction of the Beneficiary or in the absence of such direction in what the undersigned believes to be in the best interest of the Beneficiary.
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THE SCHEDULE HEREINBEFORE REFERRED TO
PARTICULARS OF PARTIES
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The Nominee
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The Beneficiary
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Name:
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Ira Howard Levy
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Name:
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Surge Components, Inc.
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Address:
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2810 Riverside Drive,
Wantagh NY 11783,
U.S.A.
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Address:
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95 E. Jefryn Boulevard,
Deer Park,
NY 11729,
U.S.A.
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Address:
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President
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Address:
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Corporation
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The Company
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Surge Components, Limited
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PARTICULARS OF THE SHARES
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1
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Serial number of shares
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-1-
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Class of shares
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Ordinary
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Nominal value per share
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HKD 10.00
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Total nominal value
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HKD 10.00
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IN WITNESS whereof the undersigned has set his hands hereunto the 23rd of July, 2002.
SIGNED, SEALED and DELIVERED by
Ira Howard Levy
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/s/ Ira Howard Levy
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In presence of
Marie Gonzlaez
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/s/ Marie Gonzalez
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Exhibit 21.1
Subsidiaries
Surge Components Limited, Hong Kong
Challenge Surge, Inc. New York