SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10/A
(Amendment No. 3 )
 
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)
 
Nevada
(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)
 
Securities to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Name of each exchange on which
To be so registered
each class is to be registered
   
None
None
 
Securities to be registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share
(Title of class)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ¨
 
Accelerated filer  ¨
     
Non-accelerated filer  ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company  x
 
 
 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Item 1.
Business
3
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
15
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
19
     
Item 3.
Properties
21
     
Item 4.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
21
     
Item 5.
Directors and Executive Officers
21
     
Item 6.
Executive Compensation
22
     
Item 7.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
24
     
Item 8.
Legal Proceedings
25
     
Item 9.
Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
25
     
Item 10.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
25
     
Item 11.
Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered
26
     
Item 12.
Indemnification of Directors and Officers
29
     
Item 13.
Financial Statements
F-1
     
Item 14.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
30
     
Item 15.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
30
     
Signatures 
31
 
 
 
 
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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"), and Surge Components, Limited ("Surge Limited”).

We were incorporated under the laws of the State of New York on November 24, 1981, and re-incorporated in Nevada on August 26, 2010. 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.
 
The Company reincorporated in Nevada because Nevada is a nationally-recognized leader in adopting and implementing comprehensive and flexible corporation laws that are frequently revised and updated to accomodate changing legal and business needs.
 
The following shows some of the material differences between the New York Business Corporation Law ("NYBCL") and the Nevada Revised Statues ("NRS"). The chart does not address each difference between the NYBCL and the NRS, but focuses on some of those differences with the Company believes are more relevant to the existing shareholders.
 
New York
 
Nevada
Special Meetings of Stockholders
   
 NYBCL Section 602 provides that special meetings of the shareholders may be called by the board and by such person or persons as may be so authorized by the certificate of incorporation or the by-laws. NYBCL Section 603 provides that if, for a period of one month after the date fixed by or under the by-laws for the annual meeting of shareholders, or if no date has been so fixed, for a period of thirteen months after the formation of the corporation or the last annual meeting, there is a failure to elect a sufficient number of directors to conduct the business of the corporation, the board shall call a special meeting for the election of directors. If such special meeting is not called by the board within two weeks after the expiration of such period or if it is so called but there is a failure to elect such directors for a period of two months after the expiration of such period, holders of ten percent of the votes of the shares entitled to vote in an election of directors may, in writing, demand the call of a special meeting for the election of directors specifying the date and month thereof, which shall not be less than sixty nor more than ninety days from the date of such written demand. The secretary of the corporation upon receiving the written demand shall promptly give notice of such meeting, or if he fails to do so within five business days thereafter, any shareholder signing such demand may give such notice. The meeting shall be held at the place fixed in the by-laws or, if not so fixed, at the office of the corporation.
 
NRS Section 78.310 provides that, unless otherwise set forth in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, the Board of Directors, any two directors or the President may call a special meeting of stockholders.
     
Actions by Written Consent of Stockholders
   
NYBCL Section 615 provides that whenever under this chapter shareholders are required or permitted to take any action by vote, such action may be taken without a meeting on written consent, setting forth the action so taken, signed by the holders of all outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon or, if the certificate of incorporation so permits, signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.
 
NRS Section 78.310 provides that, unless the articles/certificate of incorporation provide otherwise, any action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the stockholders may be taken without a meeting if the holders of outstanding stock having at least the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting consents to the action in writing.
     
Duration of Proxies
   
NYBCL Section 609 provides that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date thereof unless otherwise provided in the proxy. Every proxy shall be revocable at the pleasure of the shareholder executing it, except as otherwise provided in this section.
 
NRS Section 78.355 provides that no proxy is valid after the expiration of 6 months from the date of its creation unless the stockholder specifies in it the length of time for which it is to continue in force, which may not exceed 7 years from the date of its creation. A proxy shall be deemed irrevocable if the written authorization states that the proxy is irrevocable, but is irrevocable only for as long as it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. Unless otherwise provided in the proxy, a proxy made irrevocable pursuant to this subsection is revoked when the interest with which it is coupled is extinguished, but the corporation may honor the proxy until notice of the extinguishment of the proxy is received by the corporation. A transferee for value of shares subject to an irrevocable proxy may revoke the proxy if he did not know of its existence when he acquired the shares and the existence of the irrevocable appointment was not noted conspicuously on the certificate representing the shares or on the information statement for shares without certificates.
 
New York
 
Nevada
Removal of Directors
   
NYBCL Section 706 provides (a) Any or all of the directors may be removed for cause by vote of the shareholders. The certificate of incorporation or the specific provisions of a by-law adopted by the shareholders may provide for such removal by action of the board, except in the case of any director elected by cumulative voting, or by the holders of the shares of any class or series, or holders of bonds, voting as a class, when so entitled by the provisions of the certificate of incorporation; and (b) If the certificate of incorporation or the by-laws so provide, any or all of the directors may be removed without cause by vote of the shareholders.
 
NRS Section 78.335 provides directors of a corporation may be removed from office by the holders of not less than two-thirds of the voting power of the corporation’s issued and outstanding stock. It does not distinguish between removal of directors with and without cause. All vacancies, including those caused by an increase in the number of directors, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, unless it is otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation.
     
Vacancies in Directors
   
NYBCL Section 705 provides that (a) Newly created directorships resulting from an increase in the number of directors and vacancies occurring in the board for any reason except the removal of directors without cause may be filled by vote of the board. If the number of the directors then in office is less than a quorum, such newly created directorships and vacancies may be filled by vote of a majority of the directors then in office. Nothing in this paragraph shall affect any provision of the certificate of incorporation or the by-laws which provides that such newly created directorships or vacancies shall be filled by vote of the shareholders, or any provision of the certificate of incorporation specifying greater requirements as permitted under section 709 (Greater requirements as to quorum and vote of directors); and (b) Unless the certificate of incorporation or the specific provisions of a by-law adopted by the shareholders provide that the board may fill vacancies occurring in the board by reason of the removal of directors without cause, such vacancies may be filled only by vote of the shareholders.
 
NRS Section 78.335 provides that subject to the rights, if any, of any series of preferred stock to elect directors and to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors, vacancies on the Board of Directors may be filled by the vote of a majority of the remaining directors then in office, even if less than a quorum.
 
 
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Combination with Interested Shareholders
   
NYBCL Section 912 provides that no domestic corporation shall engage in any business combination with any interested shareholder of such corporation for a period of five years following such interested shareholder's stock acquisition unless such business combination or purchase of stock made by such interested shareholder on such interested shareholder's stock acquisition date is approved by the board of directors of such corporation prior to such interested shareholder's stock acquisition date. If a good faith proposal is made in writing to the board of directors of such corporation regarding a business combination, the board of directors shall respond, in writing, within thirty days or such shorter period, if any, as may be required by the Exchange Act, setting forth its reasons for its decision regarding such proposal. If a good faith proposal to purchase stock is made in writing to the board of directors of such corporation, the board of directors, unless it responds affirmatively in writing within thirty days or such shorter period, if any, as may be required by the Exchange Act, shall be deemed to have disapproved such stock purchase; and (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this chapter (except the provisions of paragraphs (b) and (d) of this section), no domestic corporation shall engage at any time in any business combination with any interested shareholder of such corporation other than a business combination specified in any one of subparagraph (1), (2) or (3): (1) A business combination approved by the board of directors of such corporation prior to such interested shareholder's stock acquisition date, or where the purchase of stock made by such interested shareholder on such interested shareholder's stock acquisition date had been approved by the board of directors of such corporation prior to such interested shareholder's stock acquisition date. (2) A business combination approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting stock not beneficially owned by such interested shareholder or any affiliate or associate of such interested shareholder at a meeting called for such purpose no earlier than five years after such interested shareholder's stock acquisition date. (3) A business combination that meets all of the following conditions: (A) The aggregate amount of the cash and the market value as of the consummation date of consideration other than cash to be received per share by holders of outstanding shares of common stock of such corporation in such business combination is at least equal to the higher of the following: (i) the highest per share price paid by such interested shareholder at a time when he was the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of five percent or more of the outstanding voting stock of such corporation, for any shares of common stock of the same class or series acquired by it (X) within the five-year period immediately prior to the announcement date with respect to such business combination, or (Y) within the five-year period immediately prior to, or in, the transaction in which such interested shareholder became an interested shareholder, whichever is higher; plus, in either case, interest compounded annually from the earliest date on which such highest per share acquisition price was paid through the consummation date at the rate for one-year United States treasury obligations from time to time in effect; less the aggregate amount of any cash dividends paid, and the market value of any dividends paid other than in cash, per share of common stock since such earliest date, up to the amount of such interest; and (ii) the market value per share of common stock on the announcement date with respect to such business combination or on such interested shareholder's stock acquisition date, whichever is higher; plus interest compounded annually from such date through the consummation date at the rate for one-year United States treasury obligations from time to time in effect; less the aggregate amount of any cash dividends paid, and the market value of any dividends paid other than in cash, per share of common stock since such date, up to the amount of such interest.
 
NRS Sections 78.411 through 78.444 prohibits a corporation from engaging in any “business combination” with any person that owns, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of its outstanding voting stock for a period of three years following the time that such stockholder obtained ownership of more than 10% of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation. A business combination includes any merger, consolidation, or sale of substantially all of a corporation’s assets. The three-year waiting period does not apply, however, if the Board of Directors of the corporation approved either the business combination or the transaction which resulted in such stockholder owning more than 10% of such stock before the stockholder obtained such ownership.
 Furthermore, a corporation may not engage in any business combination with an interested stockholder after the expiration of three years from the date that such stockholder obtained such ownership unless the combination meets all of the requirements of the corporation’s articles of incorporation, and:  
is approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of stock representing a majority of the outstanding voting power not beneficially owned by the interested stockholder proposing the combination at a meeting called for that purpose no earlier than three years after the interested stockholder’s date of acquiring shares; or
o     the form and amount of consideration to be received by stockholders (excluding the interested stockholder) of the corporation satisfy certain tests and, with limited exceptions, the interested stockholder has not become the beneficial owner of additional voting shares of the corporation after becoming an interested stockholder and before the business combination is consummated.
 
Dividends and other Distributions
   
NYBCL Section 510 provides (a) A corporation may declare and pay dividends or make other distributions in cash or its bonds or its property, including the shares or bonds of other corporations, on its outstanding shares, except when currently the corporation is insolvent or would thereby be made insolvent, or when the declaration, payment or distribution would be contrary to any restrictions contained in the certificate of incorporation. (b) Dividends may be declared or paid and other distributions may be made out of surplus only, so that the net assets of the corporation remaining after such declaration, payment or distribution shall at least equal the amount of its stated capital; except that a corporation engaged in the exploitation of natural resources or other wasting assets, including patents, or formed primarily for the liquidation of specific assets, may declare and pay dividends or make other distributions in excess of its surplus, computed after taking due account of depletion and amortization, to the extent that the cost of the wasting or specific assets has been recovered by depletion reserves, amortization or sale, if the net assets remaining after such dividends or distributions are sufficient to cover the liquidation preferences of shares having such preferences in involuntary liquidation.
 
NRS Section 78.288 prohibits distributions to stockholders when the distributions would (i) render the corporation unable to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of business and (ii) render the corporation’s total assets less than the sum of its total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed to satisfy the preferential rights upon dissolution of stockholders whose preferential rights are superior to those receiving the distribution.  
     
Liability of Directors/Officers
   
NYBCL Section 719 provides that Directors of a corporation who vote for or concur in any of a list of corporate actions shall be jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the benefit of its creditors or shareholders, to the extent of any injury suffered by such persons, respectively, as a result of such action. These include, but are not limited to the following actions to the extent such is contrary to the applicable provisions of the NYBCL: distribution of assets to shareholders after dissolution; making of any loan contrary to section 714 of the NYBCL; and purchase of shares of the corporation; declaration of any dividend or other distribution.
 
NRS Section 78.138 provides that, unless the articles of incorporation provide for greater individual liability, a director or officer is not individually liable to the corporation or its shareholders for any damages as a result of any act or failure to act in his capacity as a director or office unless it is proven that: (a) His act or failure to act constituted a breach of his fiduciary duties as a director or officer; and (b) His breach of those duties involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law.
 
 
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
   
NYBCL Section 803 provides that Amendment or change of the certificate of incorporation may be authorized by vote of the board, followed by vote of a majority of all outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon at a meeting of shareholders.
 
NRS 78.390 requires the approval of the holders of a majority of all outstanding shares entitled to vote to approve proposed amendments to a corporation’s articles of incorporation.  
 
Nevada law does not require stockholder approval for the board of directors of a corporation to fix the voting powers, designation, preferences, limitations, restrictions and rights of a class of stock provided that the corporation’s charter documents grant such power to its board of directors. The holders of the outstanding shares of a particular class are entitled to vote as a class on a proposed amendment if the amendment would alter or change the power, preferences or special rights of one or more series of any class so to affect them adversely.  
     
Control Share Acquisitions
   
No equivalent section.
 
NRS Sections 78.378 through 78.3793 limit the voting rights of certain acquired shares in a corporation. The provisions generally apply to any acquisition of outstanding voting securities of a Nevada corporation that has 200 or more stockholders, at least 100 of which are Nevada residents, and conducts business in Nevada (an “issuing corporation”) resulting in ownership of one of the following categories of an issuing corporation's then outstanding voting securities: (i) 20% or more but less than 33%; (ii) 33% or more but less than 50%; or (iii) 50% or more.  The securities acquired in such acquisition are denied voting rights unless a majority of the security holders approve the granting of such voting rights. Unless an issuing corporation's articles of incorporation or bylaws then in effect provide otherwise: (i) voting securities acquired are also redeemable in part or in whole by an issuing corporation at the average price paid for the securities within 30 days if the acquiring person has not given a timely information statement to an issuing corporation or if the stockholders vote not to grant voting rights to the acquiring person's securities, and (ii) if outstanding securities and the security holders grant voting rights to such acquiring person, then any security holder who voted against granting voting rights to the acquiring person may demand the purchase from an issuing corporation, for fair value, all or any portion of his securities.
     
Appraisal Rights
   
NYBCL Section 910 provides that (a) A shareholder of a domestic corporation shall, subject to and by complying with section 623 (Procedure to enforce shareholder's right to receive payment for shares), have the right to receive payment of the fair value of his shares and the other rights and benefits provided by such section, in the following cases: (1) Any shareholder entitled to vote who does not assent to the taking of an action specified in clauses (A), (B) and (C). (A) Any plan of merger or consolidation to which the corporation is a party; except that the right to receive payment of the fair value of his shares shall not be available: (i) To a shareholder of the parent corporation in a merger authorized by section 905 (Merger of parent and subsidiary corporations), or paragraph (c) of section 907 (Merger or consolidation of domestic and foreign corporations); or (ii) To a shareholder of the surviving corporation in a merger authorized by this article, other than a merger specified in subclause (i), unless such merger effects one or more of the changes specified in subparagraph (b) (6) of section 806 (Provisions as to certain proceedings) in the rights of the shares held by such shareholder; or (iii) Notwithstanding subclause (ii) of this clause, to a shareholder for the shares of any class or series of stock, which shares or depository receipts in respect thereof, at the record date fixed to determine the shareholders entitled to receive notice of the meeting of shareholders to vote upon the plan of merger or consolidation, were listed on a national securities exchange or designated as a national market system security on an interdealer quotation system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (B) Any sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of a corporation which requires shareholder approval under section 909 (Sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of assets) other than a transaction wholly for cash where the shareholders' approval thereof is conditioned upon the dissolution of the corporation and the distribution of substantially all of its net assets to the shareholders in accordance with their respective interests within one year after the date of such transaction. (C) Any share exchange authorized by section 913 in which the corporation is participating as a subject corporation; except that the right to receive payment of the fair value of his shares shall not be available to a shareholder whose shares have not been acquired in the exchange or to a shareholder for the shares of any class or series of stock, which shares or depository receipt in respect thereof, at the record date fixed to determine the shareholders entitled to receive notice of the meeting of shareholders to vote upon the plan of exchange, were listed on a national securities exchange or designated as a national market system security on an interdealer quotation system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (2) Any shareholder of the subsidiary corporation in a merger authorized by section 905 or paragraph (c) of section 907, or in a share exchange authorized by paragraph (g) of section 913, who files with the corporation a written notice of election to dissent as provided in paragraph (c) of section 623. (3) Any shareholder, not entitled to vote with respect to a plan of merger or consolidation to which the corporation is a party, whose shares will be cancelled or exchanged in the merger or consolidation for cash or other consideration other than shares of the surviving or consolidated corporation or another corporation.
 
NRS Section 92A.390 provides:1. There is no right of dissent with respect to a plan of merger or exchange in favor of stockholders of any class or series which, at the record date fixed to determine the stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting at which the plan of merger or exchange is to be acted on, were either listed on a national securities exchange, included in the national market system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., or held by at least 2,000 stockholders of record, unless: (a) The articles of incorporation of the corporation issuing the shares provide otherwise; or (b) The holders of the class or series are required under the plan of merger or exchange to accept for the shares anything except: (1) Cash, owner’s interests or owner’s interests and cash in lieu of fractional owner’s interests of: (I) The surviving or acquiring entity; or (II) Any other entity which, at the effective date of the plan of merger or exchange, were either listed on a national securities exchange, included in the national market system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., or held of record by a least 2,000 holders of owner’s interests of record; or (2) A combination of cash and owner’s interests of the kind described in sub-subparagraphs (I) and (II) of subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b). 2.  There is no right of dissent for any holders of stock of the surviving domestic corporation if the plan of merger does not require action of the stockholders of the surviving domestic corporation under NRS 92A.130.
NRS Section 78.3793  provides that unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws of the issuing corporation in effect on the 10th day following the acquisition of a controlling interest by an acquiring person, if the control shares are accorded full voting rights pursuant to NRS 78.378 to 78.3793, inclusive, and the acquiring person has acquired control shares with a majority or more of all the voting power, any stockholder, as that term is defined in NRS 92A.325, other than the acquiring person, whose shares are not voted in favor of authorizing voting rights for the control shares may dissent in accordance with the provisions of NRS 92A.300 to 92A.500, inclusive, and obtain payment of the fair value of his shares.
 
NRS Section 92A.390 provides: 1.  There is no right of dissent with respect to a plan of merger or exchange in favor of stockholders of any class or series which, at the record date fixed to determine the stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting at which the plan of merger or exchange is to be acted on, were either listed on a national securities exchange, included in the national market system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., or held by at least 2,000 stockholders of record, unless: (a) The articles of incorporation of the corporation issuing the shares provide otherwise; or (b) The holders of the class or series are required under the plan of merger or exchange to accept for the shares anything except: (1) Cash, owner’s interests or owner’s interests and cash in lieu of fractional owner’s interests of: (I) The surviving or acquiring entity; or (II) Any other entity which, at the effective date of the plan of merger or exchange, were either listed on a national securities exchange, included in the national market system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., or held of record by a least 2,000 holders of owner’s interests of record; or (2) A combination of cash and owner’s interests of the kind described in sub-subparagraphs (I) and (II) of subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b). 2.  There is no right of dissent for any holders of stock of the surviving domestic corporation if the plan of merger does not require action of the stockholders of the surviving domestic corporation under NRS 92A.130.
 

 
 
 
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Sale of Assets
   
NYBCL Section 909 provides (a) A sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of a corporation, if not made in the usual or regular course of the business actually conducted by such corporation, shall be authorized only in accordance with the following procedure: (1) The board shall authorize the proposed sale, lease, exchange or other disposition and direct its submission to a vote of shareholders. (2) Notice of meeting shall be given to each shareholder of record, whether or not entitled to vote. (3) The shareholders shall approve such sale, lease, exchange or other disposition and may fix, or may authorize the board to fix, any of the terms and conditions thereof and the consideration to be received by the corporation therefor, which may consist in whole or in part of cash or other property, real or personal, including shares, bonds or other securities of any other domestic or foreign corporation or corporations, by vote at a meeting of shareholders of (A) for corporations in existence on the effective date of this clause the certificate of incorporation of which expressly provides such or corporations incorporated after the effective date of this clause, a majority of the votes of all outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon or (B) for other corporations in existence on the effective date of this clause, two-thirds of the votes of all outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon. (b) A recital in a deed, lease or other instrument of conveyance executed by a corporation to the effect that the property described therein does not constitute all or substantially all of the assets of the corporation, or that the disposition of the property affected by said instrument was made in the usual or regular course of business of the corporation, or that the shareholders have duly authorized such disposition, shall be presumptive evidence of the fact so recited. (c) An action to set aside a deed, lease or other instrument of conveyance executed by a corporation affecting real property or real and personal property may not be maintained for failure to comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) unless the action is commenced and a notice of pendency of action is filed within one year after such conveyance, lease or other instrument is recorded or within six months after this subdivision takes effect, whichever date occurs later. (d) Whenever a transaction of the character described in paragraph (a) involves a sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of the corporation, including its name, to a new corporation formed under the same name as the existing corporation, upon the expiration of thirty days from the filing of the certificate of incorporation of the new corporation, with the consent of the state tax commission attached, the existing corporation shall be automatically dissolved, unless, before the end of such thirty-day period, such corporation has changed its name. The adjustment and winding up of the affairs of such dissolved corporation shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of article 10 (Non-judicial dissolution) (hereof). (e) The certificate of incorporation of a corporation formed under the authority of paragraph (d) shall set forth the name of the existing corporation, the date when its certificate of incorporation was filed by the department of state, and that the shareholders of such corporation have authorized the sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of such corporation, including its name, to the new corporation to be formed under the same name as the existing corporation. (f) Notwithstanding shareholder approval, the board may abandon the proposed sale, lease, exchange or other disposition without further action by the shareholders, subject to the rights, if any, of third parties under any contract relating thereto.
 
NRS Section 78.565  provides:  1.  Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation, every corporation may, by action taken at any meeting of its board of directors, sell, lease or exchange all of its property and assets, including its goodwill and its corporate franchises, upon such terms and conditions as its board of directors may approve, when and as authorized by the affirmative vote of stockholders holding stock in the corporation entitling them to exercise at least a majority of the voting power. 2.  Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation, a vote of stockholders is not necessary: (a) For a transfer of assets by way of mortgage, or in trust or in pledge to secure indebtedness of the corporation; or (b) To abandon the sale, lease or exchange of assets.
 
In July 1996, the Company filed a Form 8-A/A pursuant to which it sought to register under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), Units (consisting of the Company’s common stock and Class A Warrants), Common Stock and Class A Warrants.  In April 2004, after the expiration of the Class A Warrants and the Units, the Company filed a Form 15 to terminate the registration of its Common Stock and Class A Warrants under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act, or suspension of duty to file reports under Section 13 and 15(d) of the Securities 34 Act (“Deregistration”). However, the Company erroneously failed to seek deregistration of the Units. From 2004 through the date of this filing , none of the Company’s officers or directors sold any of the Company’s securities.  To the Company’s knowledge from 2004 through 2010 only 3 shareholders, none of which were affiliates of the Company, sold or transferred an aggregate of 75,684 shares, which shares represented less than 1% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares and met the requirements for sale under Rule 144 of Rules and Regulations of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, because among other factors the Company has never been a shell company, the shares were held for over a year and the sellers were not affiliates of the Company at the time of the sale or transfer or during the preceding three months.   From 2004 through the date of this filing, the Company held one meeting of its shareholders, in April2010, however, only holders of Common Stock were solicited for votes.   Since filing its General Form for Registration of Securities on Form 10, on August 20, 2010, the Company has made the filings required of it under the 34 Act for the period from August 20, 2010 though the date of this filing and as a result the Company believes that it continues to be eligible to have its Common Stock quoted on the OTCQB. Although the Company did not seek Deregistration of its Units it stopped filing reports under Sections 12(b) and 12(g) of the Exchange Act in April 2004 when it deregistered its Common Stock and Warrants.  As a result of the Company’s not de-registering its Units, the Company may have violated the Exchange Act including Sections 12 and 13 of the Exchange Act and may be subject to enforcement action from the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as possible shareholder claims.

Our Common Stock was listed on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market (now known as the Nasdaq Capital Market) until November 2001. Our Common Stock was delisted in connection with certain questionable payments in the aggregate amount of $3,000,000 made by the Company during the year ended November 30, 2000 and the quarter ended February 28, 2001. Such payments were made to the wife of an employee of one of our suppliers in return for help obtaining components from that supplier and another distributor. According to management personnel responsible for making the payments, prior to making any payment, they disclosed the transaction to our legal counsel to determine whether payments to an employee of a supplier would be legal. Management personnel believed they had received reasonable assurances at the time, and thereafter, that such payments are not illegal, so long as the recipient of the payments received an IRS Form 1099, and all payments were made by check.
 
The costs of such payments were recorded in our books and records and financial statements as they were incurred. We duly issued a Form 1099 to the recipient of the payments, based upon the advice of our counsel. According to Steven Lubman, in mid-March 2001, he became aware of a document in a criminal proceeding unrelated to us in which the payments were described as kickbacks. This caused management to seek reconfirmation of the legal advice previously given. Legal counsel advised us by letter on or about March 22, 2001, that, since the payments had been described in a document in the unrelated criminal action as kickbacks, disclosure of the document should be made to our auditors, which was done. Such counsel stated in the letter that no conclusion had been reached that such payments were kickbacks. On April 19, 2001, we disclosed in a 10-QSB that the questionable payments had been made.
 
In addition, after receipt of the March 22 letter, the Board determined to investigate the payments and ask for the return of the payments. The Company requested that the $3 million be repaid, and we received $1 million.
In May 2001, another law firm,  Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., was engaged by the Company to assist in an investigation concerning the payments and to recommend policies to prevent any similar future payments. Due in part to the previously disclosed resignation of our outside counsel and such counsel's refusal to be interviewed as part of the investigation, we were unable to confirm what legal advice was rendered as to the making of such payments. The investigation did not uncover any additional payments similar to the previously disclosed "questionable payments".
 
By letters dated October 9, 2001 and January 17, 2002, we were contacted by the SEC regarding the potentially questionable payments, and were requested to voluntarily furnish various documents.  By letters dated October 23, 2001 and November 28, 2001, we voluntarily responded and provided the SEC with such documents. On March 13, 2002, we provided a supplemental response to the SEC.  We have not had any contact with, or received any letters from, the SEC concerning this matter since March 2002.
 

 
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In November 2001, NASDAQ  informed  us  that it had determined that the Company's securities would be delisted  based on public interest concerns related to the potentially questionable payments and additionally for  the  failure  of certain of our officers  and  directors  to submit to an interview by NASDAQ regarding these payments.
 
The legal counsel which advised the Company as to the legality of the questionable payments no longer has any relationship to the Company. Ira Levy and Steven Lubman were the sole officers and directors of the Company who were asked and refused (based on the advice of counsel) to submit to the NASDAQ interviews. They are currently officers and directors of the Company.
 
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.  Surge Components, Inc. owned 100% of Superus. Superus was a holding company which owned subsidiaries involved in two separate Internet technology businesses, Mailencrypt.com and Global Datatel.  Revenue for the subsidiaries failed to materialize during the dot.com era. The Company desired to focus its business on other areas, and the Company stopped funding Superus; as a result, Superus went bankrupt.  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.
 
In December 2000, Surge launched a joint-venture limited liability company with Lelon, a Taiwan corporation, which joint venture ceased operating in 2006. The purpose of the joint venture was to provide a vehicle through which Surge would promote and sell Lelon products; Surge had a 55% interest in the joint venture and Lelon had a 45% interest. Surge and Lelon terminated the joint venture because they determined that, in order for the joint venture to succeed, the joint venture would require a greater level of involvement than the parties were willing to invest.
 
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 the lines of products we sell, 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.  As the exclusive sales agent for this manufacturer, we are solely responsible for marketing and selling its products in North America. 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. Such commissions have not been material to date. For example, such commissions were equal to $229,177 for the year ended November 30, 2009 and $144,560 for the nine months ended August 31, 2010.
 
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%.
 
From 1988 to 2001, Challenge was in the broker business. Under the broker business, Challenge would purchase name brand electronic components and products, typically from domestic manufacturers and authorized distributors, to fill specific customer orders. Challenge would purchases these components and products in the open market on the best available terms and generally would keep small inventories. In particular, Challenge would fill orders from customers which needed electronic components and products that were not readily available from their suppliers. Challenge’s broker business generated net sales of $2,923,000 in Fiscal 1998, $4,671,000 in Fiscal 1999, and $27,323,000 in Fiscal 2000. Challenge exited the broker business because, in 2001, an over-supply in the electronics components business reduced opportunities to operate profitably in the broker business. As a result, Challenge began to import products similarly to its parent company Surge, and to sell these products these under the Challenge name.
 
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 of which approximately 75% was Lelon capacitors (discussed below). 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.
 
We 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 total sales (and approximately 75% of our capacitor sales as noted above).
 
The principal products sold by Surge under the Surge name (except with respect to capacitors, which the Company also sells under the Lelon Electronics name as noted above) or by Challenge are set forth below.
 
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. The product line of capacitors we sell includes:

 
 
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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.
 
The product line of discrete components we sell 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;
 
 
 
 
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- 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.
 

 
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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 marketing of the products we sell.


 
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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 Company has no formal or written agreement with Lelon Electronics regarding the supply of inventory for the Company’s customers.  The Company purchases products under both the Company’s name and Lelon’s brand name for the Company’s inventory in order to supply the Company’s customers.  For the majority of purchases from Lelon Electronics, the Company takes title to the products, houses them in the Company’s warehouse and sells directly to the Company’s customers.  There is no right of return on the products purchased from Lelon and the Company accepts all credit risk with regards to sales of these products.
 
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.
 

 
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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. Surge also opened a contracted warehouse space in Phoenix, Arizona to stock products for customers in the western region. This warehouse space was closed in 2004 due to the loss of the customer which the location served.
 
Other marketing efforts include generation and distribution of catalogs and brochures of the products we sell 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.
 

 
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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.
 
 
 
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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. 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. To the Company’s knowledge, none of our employees or other agents have engaged in such practices.
 
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 are subject to legislation, effective July 2006, eliminating lead in certain of the products the Company sells. As a result of the legislation, the Company had a one-time write down of its inventory of approximately $500,000. The Company is able to currently obtain products which comply with this law.
 
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
 
With respect to the products that we sell, we have no patents, trademarks or copyrights registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any state. Additionally to the best of our knowledge the manufacturers of the products that we sell do not have patents, trademarks or copyrights registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Officer 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 that the products that we sell infringe proprietary rights of others, these products may have to be modified or redesigned by the manufacturer of these products. However, there  can be no assurance that any infringing products will be able to be modified or redesigned in a way that does not infringe on the proprietary rights of others, which 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 January 5, 2011, 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.
 
 
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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.
 
 

 
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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.
 
 

 
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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, the manufactures of the products that we sell  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 the manufactures will be able to modify or redesign the products in a way that does not infringe on the proprietary rights of others.  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. Although, to the Company’s knowledge, none of our employees or other agents have engaged in such practices. 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:
 
 
variations in our quarterly operating results;
 
 
changes in general economic conditions and in the child health care product industry;
 
 
changes in market valuations of similar companies;
 
 
announcements by us or our competitors of significant new contracts, acquisitions, strategic partnerships or joint ventures, or capital commitments;
 
 
loss of a major supplier or  customer; and
 
 
the addition or loss of key managerial and collaborative personnel.
 
 
 
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Any such fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock, regardless of our actual operating performance. As a result, stockholders may be unable to sell their shares, or may be forced to sell them at a loss.
 
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:
 
 
that a broker or dealer approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks; and
 
the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased.
 
In order to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must:
 
 
obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person; and
 
 
make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.
 
The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form:
 
 
sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and
 
 
that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction.
 
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.
 
The rights of the holders of common stock have been impaired by the issuance of preferred stock and may be further impaired by the potential future issuance of preferred stock.
 
We are authorized to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock of which 260,000 shares have been designated as Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Series A Preferred Stock, of which no shares are issued and outstanding, 200,000 shares   have been designated Voting Redeemable Convertible 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. Holders of the Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, upon liquidation, payment of $5.00 per share of Series C Preferred Stock prior to any payment to common shareholders. Holders of Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to dividends, if and when declared by the board of directors, at the rate of $0.50 per share per annum, prior to payment of dividends to common shareholders.
 
Furthermore, our board of directors has the right, without stockholder approval, to issue additional preferred stock with voting, dividend, conversion, liquidation or other rights which could adversely affect the voting power and equity interest of the holders of common stock, which could be issued with the right to more than one vote per share, and could be utilized as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change of control. The possible negative impact on takeover attempts could adversely affect the price of our common stock. Although we have no present intention to issue any additional shares of preferred stock or to create any additional series of preferred stock, we may issue such shares in the future.
 
As a result of our failure to deregister our Units under the Exchange Act, we may be subject to enforcement action from the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as possible shareholder claims.

In July 1996, the Company filed a Form 8-A/A pursuant to which it sought to register under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), Units (consisting of the Company’s common stock and Class A Warrants), Common Stock and Class A Warrants.  In April 2004, after the expiration of the Class A Warrants and the Units, the Company filed a Form 15 to terminate the registration of its Common Stock and Class A Warrants under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act, or suspension of duty to file reports under Section 13 and 15(d) of the Securities 34 Act (“Deregistration”). However, the Company erroneously failed to seek deregistration of the Units. Although the Company did not seek Deregistration of its Units it stopped filing reports under Sections 12(b) and 12(g) of the Exchange Act in April 2004 when it deregistered its Common Stock and Warrants.  As a result of the Company’s not de-registering its Units, the Company may have violated the Exchange Act including Sections 12 and 13 of the Exchange Act and may be subject to enforcement action from the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as possible shareholder claims.
 
Certain of our current officers and directors refused to submit to interviews with NASDAQ, which may prevent or make more difficult listing on a national securities exchange.
 
In November 2001, NASDAQ  informed  us  that it had determined that the Company's securities would be delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, based on public interest concerns related to certain potentially questionable payments made by the Company during the year ended November 30, 2000 and the quarter ended February 28, 2001, and additionally for  the  failure  of certain of our officers  and  directors  to submit to an interview by NASDAQ regarding these payments (see “Business”). The officers and directors who were asked to and refused (based on the advice of counsel) to submit to the NASDAQ interviews (Ira Levy and Steven Lubman) are currently officers and directors of the Company. There can be no assurance that the failure of certain of our officers and directors to submit to the interviews will not negatively impact and/or prevent the Company’s ability to be listed on a national securities exchange, such as Nasdaq, even if the Company were to meet applicable listing qualifications.
 
We have a staggered board of directors, which could delay or prevent a change of control that may favor shareholders.
 
Our Board of Directors is divided into three classes and our Board members are elected for terms that are staggered. This could discourage the efforts by others to obtain control of the Company. The possible negative impact on takeover attempts could adversely affect the price of our common stock.
 
 
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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 the lines of products we sell, 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. Such commissions have not been material to date.
 
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 work with our suppliers to have our suppliers customize many of the products we sell for many customers through the customers’ own designs and those that we work with our suppliers to have our suppliers redesign for them at our suppliers’ factories. Five years ago, we hired a design engineer on our staff that had thirty years experience with these types of products, who works with our suppliers on such redesigns. We continue to expand the line of products we sell, 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 the products we sell. We also are working with local, regional, and National distributors to sell these products to local accounts in every state.  We do not have contractual authority from our manufactures to modify any of the products that we distribute.

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.
 
 
 
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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 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 in the changes in the backlog.  Reserves required for obsolescence were not material in any of the periods in the financial statements presented.  A significant portion (approximately $500,000) 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 nine months ended August 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009
 
Consolidated net sales for the nine months ended August 31, 2010 increased by $7,044,139 or 82%, to $15,620,352 as compared to net sales of $8,576,213 for the nine months ended August 31, 2009.  We attribute the increase to additional business with existing customers and new customers. The increase in sales is solely attributable to increase in volume, as prices for the products we sell have not increased.  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 nine months ended August 31, 2010 increased by $2,237,410, or 92%, as compared the nine months ended August 31, 2009. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 29.8% the nine months ended August 31, 2010 compared to 28.3% for the nine months ended August 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. These purchase rebates result from rebates earned based on the amount of inventory purchased from suppliers.
 
Selling and shipping expenses for the nine months ended August 31, 2010 was $1,248,187, an increase of $495,569, or 66%, as compared to $752,618 for the nine months ended August 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 nine months ended August 31, 2010 was $1,836,010, an  increase of $357,379, or 24%, as compared to $1,478,631 for the nine months ended August 31, 2009. The increase is due to increased professional fees associated with the Company becoming a reporting company with the SEC and additional compensation in the amount of $50,000 approved by the Board for the officers and directors of the Company.
 
Investment income for the nine months ended August 31, 2010 was $3,522, compared to $6,106 for the nine months ended August 31, 2009. We attribute the decrease of $2,584, or 42%, to lower interest rates in our money market accounts in 2010.
 
Interest expense for the nine months ended August 31, 2010 was $90,270, compared to $89,799 for the nine months ended August 31, 2009. Interest expense remained relatively unchanged between the two periods. Interest rates have been comparable for the last year.
 
Income taxes for the nine months ended August 31, 2010 were $9,137, compared to $5,006 for the nine months ended August 31, 2009. The difference is a result of state income taxes.
 
As a result of the foregoing, net income for the nine months ended August 31, 2010 was $1,376,298, compared to net loss of $8,758 for the nine months ended August 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. In addition, the Company began an expense reduction program in 2009, under which the Company significantly reduced travel, entertainment and catalog printing 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.
 
Interest expense for fiscal 2009 was $126,503, compared to $114,985 for fiscal 2008. We attribute the increase of $11,518 to higher levels of borrowings on the Company’s line of credit throughout 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.
 
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
As of August 31, 2010 we had cash of $862,748, and working capital of $4,096,028. We believe that our working capital levels and available financing are adequate to meet our operating requirements during the next twelve months.
 
During the nine months ended August 31, 2010, we had net cash flow from operating activities of $500,359, as compared to net cash from operating activities of $176,137 for the nine months ended August 31, 2009. 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 of 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 products the Company sells.
 
We had net cash used in investing activities of $(10,177) for the the nine months ended August 31, 2010, as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $(149,176) for the nine months ended August 31, 2009.  This decrease was the result of the Company purchasing additional computer hardware in 2009.
 
We had net cash used in financing activities of  $(767,772) for the nine months ended August 31, 2010, as compared to net cash from  financing activities of $140,417 for the nine months ended August 31, 2009.   The decrease  was the result of the decrease in borrowings in 2010 from our lender.
 
As a result of the foregoing, the Company had a net decrease in cash of $277,590 during the nine months ended August 31, 2010, as compared to a net increase in cash of $167,378 for the nine months ended August 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 August 31, 2010, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants.
 
Long-term debt, operating leases and other long-term obligations as of  August 31, 2010 mature as follows:
 
       
   
0 – 12
   
13 – 36
   
37 – 60
   
More than
       
Obligations
 
Total
   
Months
   
Months
   
Months
   
60 Months
 
                                     
Long-term debt
 
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
 
Operating leases
   
115,840
     
95,840
     
20,000
     
--
     
--
 
Employment agreements
   
525,000
     
450,000
     
75,000
     
--
     
--
 
                                         
Total obligations
 
$
640,840
   
$
545,840
   
$
95,000
   
$
--
   
$
--
 
   
Inflation
 
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, 2020 and our monthly rent is $12,982. Our monthly rent will increase over the 10 year term, reaching $15,516 in the final year. 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.
 
 
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Item 4. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
 
The following table sets forth as of January 5, 2011, 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:
 
             
   
 
Amount and Nature
   
Percentage of
 
Name and address of
 
of Surge Common Stock
   
Surge Common
Stock Benefi-
 
Beneficial Owner (1)
 
Beneficially Owned
   
cally Owned (2)
 
             
Ira Levy
   
691,368
(3)
   
7.75
%
                 
Steven J. Lubman
   
550,000
(4)
   
6.16
%
                 
Lawrence Chariton
   
112,000
(5)
   
1.26
%
                 
Alan Plafker
   
12,000
(5)
   
*
 
                 
David Siegel
   
67,000
(5)
   
*
 
                 
Gary Jacobs
   
12,000
(5)
   
*
 
                 
All directors and executive officers as a group (6 persons)
   
 1,444,368
     
16.19
%
                 
Michael Tofias  
               
325 North End Avenue, Apt. 21D
   
2,195,317
     
24.6
%
New  York, NY 10282
               
                 
Paul Sonkin  
   
 456,106
(6)    
 5.11
%
575 Madison Avenue-9 th Floor
               
New York, NY 10022
               
                 
 
* 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 January 5, 2011, together with securities exercisable or convertible into shares of Common Stock within 60 days of January 5, 2011 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 January 5, 2011 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. Does not include 250,000 shares held of record by Ira Levy and beneficially owned by Steven Lubman pursuant to an oral agreement.
 
(4) Does not included 250,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options with an excersise price of $0.25, because the options are not exercisable within 60 days. Includes 250,000 shares held of record by Ira Levy and beneficially owned by Steven Lubman pursuant to an oral agreement.
 
(5) 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.
 
(6) Includes 55,000 shares held by Hummingbird Value Fund, L.P. (“Hummingbird Value”), 335,356 shares held by The Tarsier Nanocap Value Fund, L.P. (“Tarsier”) and 65,750 shares held by certain managed accounts (the “Managed Accounts”). Mr. Sonkin is the managing member of Hummingbird Management, LLC (“Hummingbird Management”) and Hummingbird Capital, LLC (“Hummingbird Capital”), and the investment manager to the Managed Accounts. Hummingbird Management is the investment manager of each of Hummingbird Value and Tarsier.  Hummingbird Capital is the general partner of each of Hummingbird Value and Tarsier.
 
The following table sets forth as of January 5, 2011, the number of shares of Series C Preferred 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:
 
Name of beneficial holder
 
Number of shares
   
% Beneficially Owned
 
All directors and officers as a group
    0       0  
Gabriel Cerrone
    10,000       30.58 %
Stonehenge Asset Fund, LLC
    7,500       22.94 %
Burlin Portfolio
    5,000       15.29 %
Glenn Chwatt
    3,000       9.17 %
Summit Capital Associates
    2,000       6.12 %
Michael Gross
    2,000       6.12 %
Elan Adika
    2,000       6.12 %
 
As of January 5, 2010, there are 32,700 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
   
Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers.
 
Our board of directors is classified into three classes, with the term of office of one class expiring each year. The term of Class A directors expires at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders to be held in 2013, the term of Class B directors expires at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders to be held in 2012, and the term of office of Class C directors expires at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders to be held in 2011. 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 Class A Director
Steven J. Lubman
 
54
 
Vice President, Secretary and Class A Director
Alan Plafker
 
51
 
Class B Director, Member of Audit committee and Member of Compensation Committee
David Siegel
 
83
 
Class B Director and Chairman of the Compensation Committee
Lawrence Chariton
 
52
 
Class C Director, Member of the Audit Committee
Gary Jacobs
  
52
  
Class C 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.
 
 

 
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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 the electronic components business for over 30 years and have a vast knowledge of this business. Mr. Levy’s and Mr. Lubman’s experience in and knowledge of the electronics components business led to the conclusion that Mr. Levy and Mr. Lubman should serve on the Company’s board given the Company’s business and structure.  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. Mr. Plafker’s experience in the insurance industry and knowledge of financial matters led to the conclusion that he should serve on the Company’s board, given the Company’s business and structure.
 
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. Mr. Siegel’s experience on the board of directors of two other public companies and ability to communicate with the Company’s advisers led to the conclusion that he should serve on the Company’s board, given the Company’s business and structure.
 
Lawrence Chariton experience as a sales manager of a jewelry store gives him experience in running a small business like ours. Mr. Chariton’s experience running a small business led to the conclusion that he should serve on the Company’s board, given the Company’s business and structure.
 
Gary Jacobs’s  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. Mr. Jacobs’s experience as a certified public accountant and Chief Financial Officer led to the conclusion that he should serve on the Company’s board, given the Company’s business and structure.
 
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.
 
 

 
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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, 2010 and November 30, 2009 exceeded $100,000
 
Name 
 
Year 
 
Salary
   
Bonus
   
Stock 
Awards
   
Option 
Awards ($)
   
Other
   
Total
 
Ira Levy
 
2010
 
$
225,000
     
25,000
     
-
     
11,010
(1)    
-
   
$
261,010
 
President, CEO and CFO
 
2009
 
$
225,000
   
$
38,000
     
-
     
-
     
-
   
$
263,000
 
Steven J. Lubman
 
2010
 
$
225,000
     
25,000
     
-
     
11,010
(1)    
-
   
$
261,010
 
Vice President and Secretary
 
2009
 
$
225,000*
   
$
38,000
     
-
     
-
     
-
   
$
263,000
 
 
Employment Agreements
 
* Includes $21,981 which Mr. Lubman is owed pursuant to his employment agreement, but which has not been paid, Mr. Lubman has agreed orally with the Company that this amount will be paid at such time as the Company is better able to afford such payment.. There is no written agreement with respect to this deferral.
 
(1)  
Represents 250,000 options with an exercise price of $0.25 issued on May 6, 2010. The options vest one year after issuance and expire in May 2015. Please see Note F (3) to the financial statements
 
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.  No change in control, as defined in the Employment Agreements, has occurred.
 
Director Compensation for Year Ending November 30, 2010
 
The following table summarizes the compensation for our non-employee board of directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. All compensation paid to our employee directors is included under the summary compensation table above.
 
Name
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($)
Stock Awards ($)
Option Awards ($)
All Other Compensation ($)
Total ($)
Alan Plafker
1,800 2,160(1) 1,101(2) - 5,061
David Siegel
1,800 2,160(1) 1,101(2) - 5,061
Lawrence Chariton
1,800 2,160(1) 1,101(2) - 5,061
Gary Jacobs
1,800 2,160(1) 1,10(2) - 5,061
 
(1) Represents 12,000 shares of common stock issued on May 6, 2010. Please see Note F(5) to the financial statements.
 
(2) Represents 25,000 options  with an exercise price of $0.25 issued on May 6, 2010. The options vest one year after issuance and expire in May 2015. Please see Note F(3) to the financial statements.
 
 
Outstanding Equity Awards at November 30, 2010
 
Name
Number of securities underlying options (#)
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned
Options
(#)
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned
Options
(#)
Option
Exercise
Price
($)
Option
Expiration
Date
Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock that
have not Vested
(#)
Market
Value of
Shares of
Units of
Stock that
Have not Vested
($)
Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Number of
Unearned Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights that
have not
Vested (#)
Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout Value
of Unearned
Shares, Units
or other
Rights that
have not
Vested
($)
Ira Levy
- 250,000(1) - 0.25 May 2015
-
-
-
-
Steven Lubman
- 250,000(1) - 0.25 May 2015
-
-
-
-
 
(1)  
The options were issued on May 6, 2010 and vest one year after issuance.
 
 
 
 
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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 September 2020 and our annual minimum rent payments were approximately $212,000 for fiscal 2010 and 2009, 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
 
2010 Fourth Quarter
 
$
0.75
   
$
0.10
 
2011 First Quarter8
  $  0.85     $ 0.40  
* (As of January 5, 2011)
 
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) 5,282,827 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.
 
 
 
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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 following table provides information as of November 30, 2010 with respect to the shares of common stock that may be issued under our existing equity compensation plans:
 
Plan Category
 
Number of 
securities to be 
issued upon 
exercise of 
outstanding 
options, warrants 
and rights
   
Weighted-
average exercise
price
of outstanding
options,
warrants
and
rights
   
Number of 
securities 
remaining 
available for
 future issuance
 
Equity compensation plan approved by security holders (1)
    600,000       0.25       900,000  
                         
Equity compensation plan not yet approved by security holders
    -       -       -  
                         
Total     600,000                900,000   
 
(1) Represents the Company's  2010 Incentive Stock Plan.
 
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 Section 4(2)under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) for transactions not involving a public offering. 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.

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 75,000,000  shares of Common Stock, of which 8,922,512 shares are issued and outstanding, and 5,000,000 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 terms of the Series A preferred Stock are as follows:
 
·  
Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to dividends on a pro rata basis and prior to payment of dividends to common shareholders.
 
·  
Holdrers of the Series A Preferred Stock do not have voting rights except as required by applicable law.
 
·  
Upon liquidation, holders ofthe Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to payment of $0.001 per share (plus any declared but unpaid dividends) prior to any payments to common shareholders.
 
The certificate of designation provided that, upon shareholder approval of acquisition of all of the assets of Global Datatel, Inc. by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Global Acquisition”), and the merger of MailEncrypt.com, Inc. into a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “ME Merger”), all of the issued and outstanding share of Series A Preferred Stock would convert into Class B Common Shares; such events did not occur, and no such conversion took place. The certificate of designation further provided that, in the event the Company’s shareholders did not approve the Global Acquisition or the ME Merger, the Company would redeem the shares of Series A Preferred Stock. All outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock have been redeemed in accordance with this provision.
 
 
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Series B Preferred Stock
 
The terms of the Series B Preferred Stock are as follows:
 
 
·  
Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to dividends on a pro rata basis with the Series A Preferred Stock and prior to payment of dividends to common shareholders.
 
·  
Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock vote as a single class with common shareholders and each share of Series B Preferred Stock entitles the holder to 5.4 votes.
 
·  
Upon liquidation, holders ofthe Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to payment of $0.001 per share (plus any declared but unpaid dividends) prior to any payments to common shareholders.

The certificate of designation provided that, in the event that (i) on or before December 31, 2000, the Company shall not have received confirmation from Nasdaq that the conversion into common shares of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock do not require further shareholder approval 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 Article 9 of the ME Merger Agreement, the Company would redeem the shares of Series B Preferred Stock, subject to certain conditions. All outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock were redeemed in accordance with this provision.

 
 
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Series C Preferred Stock
 
The terms of the Series C Preferred Stock are as follows:
 
 
·  
Holders of the Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to dividends, if, as and when declared by the board of directors, at the rate of $0.50 per share per annum, prior to payment of dividends to common shareholders.
 
·  
Holders of the Series C Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as required by law, and except that, so long as 15,200 shares of Series C Preferred Stock are outstanding, the consent of two-third of the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock will be required to create a series of securities senior to the Series C Preferred Stock or to amend the Series C certificate of designation in a way that would adversely affect the rights of the Series C Preferred Stock holders. (There are currently less than 15,200 shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding.)
 
·  
Upon liquidation, holders of the Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to payment of $5.00 per share (plus any accrued but unpaid dividends) prior to any payments to common shareholders.
 
The Series C Preferred Stock further provided that, subject to certain conditions, the Company would be required to redeem the Series C Preferred Stock upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock. Such affirmative vote did not occur and as a result the Company has not redeemed the Series C Preferred Stock.
  
 
 
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  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.
 
 
 
 
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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

 
F-1

 

SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
   
August 31,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
             
ASSETS
                 
 
                 
                   
Current assets:
                 
Cash
  $ 862,748     $ 1,140,338     $ 905,163  
Restricted cash
    245,412       244,020       241,946  
Accounts receivable - net of allowance for
                       
  doubtful accounts of $19,513, $19,513 and $16,334
    3,966,500       2,547,213       2,346,822  
Inventory, net
    2,378,134       1,619,263       1,480,010  
Prepaid expenses and income taxes
    70,883       62,210       188,107  
                         
Total current assets
    7,523,677       5,613,044       5,162,048  
                         
Fixed assets – net of accumulated depreciation
                       
 and amortization of $2,129,843, $2,027,662 and $1,889,391
    211,843       303,847       283,606  
                         
Other assets
    4,139       5,459       6,790  
 
                       
                         
Total assets
  $ 7,739,659     $ 5,922,350     $ 5,452,444  
 
See notes to financial statements

 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
   
August 31,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
             
                   
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                 
                   
                   
Current liabilities:
                 
Line of credit
  $ --     $ 766,468     $ 722,697  
Accounts payable
    2,610,370       1,474,539       1,219,116  
Accrued expenses
    817,279       731,004       824,023  
Current portion of note payable
    -       1,303       14,378  
 
                       
Total current liabilities
    3,427,649       2,973,314       2,780,214  
                         
Deferred rent
    2,302       23,016       45,112  
Note payable – less current portion
    -       --       1,303  
 
                       
Total liabilities
    3,429,951       2,996,330       2,826,629  
 
                       
Commitments and contingencies
                       
                         
Shareholders' equity
                       
Preferred stock - $.001 par value stock,
                       
5,000,000 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,
                       
75,000,000 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
    22,911,827       22,888,135       22,888,135  
Accumulated deficit
    (18,611,074 )     (19,971,022 )     (20,271,227 )
 
                       
Total shareholders' equity
    4,309,708       2,926,020       2,625,815  
 
                       
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 7,739,659     $ 5,922,350     $ 5,452,444  
 
See notes to financial statements.

 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
   
Nine months ended August 31,
   
Year Ended November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
             
                         
Net sales
  $ 15,620,352     $ 8,576,213     $ 12,325,812     $ 14,241,436  
                                 
Cost of goods sold
    10,958,792       6,152,063       8,640,117       10,136,811  
                                 
Gross profit
    4,661,560       2,424,150       3,685,695       4,104,625  
 
                               
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling and shipping
    1,248,187       752,618       1,090,196       1,489,392  
General and administrative
    1,836,010       1,478,631       2,012,639       2,239,466  
Depreciation expense
    105,180       112,960       141,843       145,445  
 
                               
Total operating expenses
    3,189,377       2,344,209       3,244,678       3,874,303  
 
                               
Income before other income
                               
(expense)and income taxes
    1,472,183       79,941       441,017       230,322  
 
                               
Other income (expense):
                               
Investment income
    3,522       6,106       7,405       24,245  
Interest expense
    (90,270 )     (89,799 )     (126,503 )     (114,985 )
                                 
       Other income (expenses)
    (86,748 )     (83,693 )     (119,098 )     (90,740 )
 
                               
Income(loss) before income taxes
    1,385,435       (3,752 )     321,919       139,582  
                                 
Income taxes
    9,137       5,006       5,364       7,426  
                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,376,298     $ (8,758 )   $ 316,555     $ 132,156  
                                 
Dividends on preferred stock
    16,350       16,350       16,350       16,350  
Net income (loss) available to
                               
   common shareholders
  $ 1,359,948     $ (25,108 )   $ 300,205     $ 115,806  
 
                               
Net income (loss) per share
                               
  available to common shareholders:
                               
                                 
 Basic
  $ .15     $ (.00 )   $ .04     $ .00  
 Diluted
  $ .15     $ (.00 )   $ .04     $ .00  
                                 
Weighted Shares Outstanding:
                               
                                 
Basic
    8,895,008       8,874,512       8,874,512       8,874,512  
                                 
Diluted
    9,222,008       8,874,512       9,201,512       9,201,512  
 
See notes to financial statements .

 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
 
Years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008
And Nine Months Ended August 31, 2010 (unaudited)
 
 
 
Series C Preferred
   
Common
   
Additional
   
Accumulated
       
 
 
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Paid-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  
                                                         
Issuance of options
    --       --       --       --       15,100       --       15,100  
                                                         
Preferred stock dividends
    --       --       --       --       --       (16,350 )     (16,350 )
                                                         
Net income
    --       --       --       --       --       1,376,298       1,376,298  
                                                         
Balance- August 31, 2010
(unaudited)
    32,700     $ 33       8,922,512     $ 8,922     $ 22,911,827     $ (18,611,074 )   $ 4,309,708  
 
See notes to financial statements.

 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
   
Nine Months ended
August 31,
   
Year Ended November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
   
2008
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
         
(Unaudited)
       
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,376,298     $ (8,758 )   $ 316,555     $ 132,156  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
                               
  to net cash provided by operating
                               
 activities:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    105,180       112,960       141,843       145,445  
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts
    --       --       3,179       546  
Stock compensation expense
    23,740       --       --       --  
CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:
                               
Accounts receivable
    (1,419,287 )     (63,568 )     (203,570 )     147,235  
Inventory
    (758,871 )     80,762       (139,253 )     (47,453 )
Prepaid expenses and taxes
    (8,673 )     60,410       125,897       (65,358 )
Other assets
    (72 )     (1,084 )     (743 )     (8,488 )
Accounts payable
    1,132,832       294,640       251,851       (20,390 )
Accrued expenses
    69,926       (283,482 )     (109,369 )     (671,393 )
Deferred rent
    (20,714 )     (15,743 )     (22,096 )     (15,630 )
 
                               
NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    500,359       176,137       364,294       (403,330 )
 
                               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                               
Acquisition of fixed assets
    (10,177 )     (149,176 )     (158,512 )     (44,067 )
 
                               
NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    (10,177 )     (149,176 )     (158,512 )     (44,067 )
 
                               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                               
Net borrowings from line of credit
    (766,468 )     150,987       43,770       482,261  
Repayment of note payable
    (1,304 )     (10,570 )     (14,377 )     (12,295 )
 
                               
NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    (767,772 )     140,417       29,393       469,966  
 
                               
NET INCREASE IN CASH
    (277,590 )     167,378       235,175       22,569  
                                 
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
    1,140,338       905,163       905,163       882,594  
 
                               
CASH AT END OF YEAR
  $ 862,748     $ 1,072,541     $ 1,140,338     $ 905,163  
 
                               
                                 
                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
                               
                                 
Income taxes paid
  $ 9,137     $ 5,006     $ 5,364     $ 7,426  
 
                               
Interest paid
  $ 90,270     $ 89,799     $ 126,503     $ 114,985  
 
                               
                                 
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                               
Accrued dividends on preferred stock
  $ 16,350     $ 16,350     $ 16,350     $ 16,350  
 
See notes to financial statements.

 
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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.
 
On August 31, 2010, the Company changed its corporate domicile by merging into a newly-formed corporation, Surge Components, Inc. (Nevada), which was formed in the State of Nevada for that purpose.  Surge Components Inc. is the surviving entity. The number of common stock shares authorized for issuance was increased to 75,000,000 shares.
 
 
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.

 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
[1] Principles of Consolidation (Continued) :
 
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 nine months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009 may not be representative of those for the full fiscal year or any future periods.
 
(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 for products sold by the Company 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 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 has no written arrangements with its suppliers. The Company purchases the merchandise from the supplier and has the supplier directly ship to the customer. Title passes to customer upon the merchandise being received by a freight forwarder. Direct shipments were approximately $2,642,000 and $1,268,000 for the nine months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Direct shipments were approximately $1,355,000 and $1,605,000 for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
The Company also acts as a sales agent for North America for certain customers for one of its suppliers. The Company reports these commissions as revenues in the period earned. Commission revenue totaled $144,560 and $229,177  for the nine months ended August 31, 2010 and the year ended November 30, 2009, respectively.

The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and maintains reserves for potential credit losses.

The Company and its subsidiaries currently have agreements with several distributors.  Half of these agreements were entered into in October 2009.  These agreements allow for the return of up to 10% of certain product sales for the previous 6 month period.  The Company does not recognize this portion of the revenues, or the related costs of the sale, until the right of return has expired.    There are no provisions for the granting of price concessions in any of the agreements.  Revenues under these distribution agreements were approximately $2,943,000 and $780,000 for the nine months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009 and $1,433,000 and $1,135,000 for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
[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 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.

 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
[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 August 31, 2010 and November 30, 2009, the Company's uninsured cash balances totaled approximately $640,848 and $823,322, respectively.
 
[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, 2007, and state tax examinations for years before fiscal years ending November 30, 2006. 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.

 
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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 reflected as a reduction in revenues 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.

 
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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 $12,293 and $5,744 for the nine months ended August 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 August 31, 2010 and 2009 and November 30, 2009 and 2008 totaled 600,000, 694,000, 380,000 and 710,000, respectively.
 
(14) Stock Based Compensation to Employees
 
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation for employees in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718.   The Company recognizes in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation issued to employees and non-employees over the related vesting period.
 
Stock Based Compensation to Other than Employees
 
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with ASC 718. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably determinable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earlier of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement.
 
[15] 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

 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
[15] 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:
 
   
August 31,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
             
Furniture and fixtures
  $ 349,930     $ 349,930     $ 349,930  
Leasehold improvements
    891,741       892,060       892,060  
Computer equipment
    1,100,015       1,089,519       931,007  
 
                       
      2,341,686       2,331,509       2,172,997  
Less - accumulated
                       
    Depreciation
    2,129,843       2,027,662       1,889,391  
 
                       
Net fixed assets
  $ 211,843     $ 303,847     $ 283,606  
 
Depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009 was $105,180   and $112,960, respectively.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 was $141,843 and $145,445, respectively.
 
NOTE D -  ACCRUED EXPENSES
 
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
 
   
August 31,
   
November 30,
   
November 30,
 
   
2 0 10
   
2 0 0 9
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
             
                   
Commissions
  $ 228,606     $ 130,071     $ 149,940  
Salaries and benefits
    49,988       107,618       130,877  
Preferred Stock Dividends
    150,907       134,557       118,207  
Purchases
    226,440       182,922       277,299  
Interest
    102,399       102,399       102,399  
Other accrued expenses
    58,939       73,437       45,301  
                         
    $ 817,279     $ 731,004     $ 824,023  
 
NOTE  E – 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

 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE  E – 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 nine months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009 was $5,420 and $144, respectively. Pension expense for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 was $3,662 and $4,716, respectively.
 
NOTE  F – 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 August 2010, the number of preferred shares authorized for issuance was increased to 5,000,000 shares.
 
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, 2009.
 
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
 
 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE  F – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)
 
[1] Preferred Stock (continued) :
 
shareholder of the Company.  In April 2001, 8,000 shares of the Series C Preferred were repurchased and cancelled.  Dividends
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 August 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.
 
The Employee Stock Option Plan has expired. The remaining 53,000 options outstanding expired in July 2010.
 
 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE  F – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)
 
[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:
 
 
       
Weighted Average
 
   
Shares
   
Exercise Price
 
             
Options issued in May 2010
    600,000     $ 0.25  
                 
Options outstanding August 31, 2010
    600,000     $ 0.25  
 
               
Options exercisable August 31, 2010
    --     $ --  
 
Stock Compensation
 
The fair values of stock options are estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions during 2010: expected volatility of 6%; average risk-free interest rate of 3.58%; initial expected life of  5 years; no expected dividend yield; and amortized over the vesting period.
 
 
 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE  F – 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. These shares were valued at $0.18 per share, the price of the common stock on the date of the issuance.
 
NOTE  G – 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:
 
   
August 31,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
             
Deferred tax assets
                 
Net operating losses
  $ 6,305,499     $ 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       63,816       63,816  
Deferred rent
    919       9,193       18,018  
Depreciation
    177,012       154,398       169,207  
 
                       
Total deferred tax assets
    6,856,658       7,523,390       7,526,300  
Valuation allowance
    (6,856,658 )     (7,523,390 )     (7,526,300 )
 
                       
Deferred tax assets
  $ --     $ --     $ --  
 
 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE  G – INCOME TAXES(CONTINUED)
 
The valuation allowance changed by approximately $(667,000) and $(2,900) during the nine months ended August 31, 2010 and the year ended November 30, 2009, respectively.
 
The Company's income tax expense consists of the following:
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
August 31,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
                   
Current:
                       
Federal
  $ --     $ --     $ --     $ --  
States
    9,137       5,006       5,364        7,426  
 
                               
      9,137       5 ,006       5,364        7,426  
Deferred:
                               
Federal
    --       --       --       --  
States
    --       --       --       --  
                                 
Provision for income taxes
  $ 9,137     $ 5,006     $ 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 $15,764,000 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:

 
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
 
 
August 31,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
U.S. Federal income
                       
  tax statutory rate
    34 %     (34 )%     34 %     (34 )%
Valuation allowance
    (37 )%     39 %     (34 )%     34 %
State income taxes
    4 %     4 %     2 %     5 %
Effective tax rate
    1 %     1 %     2 %     5 %
 
 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE H – 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 nine months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009, were $151,969 and $152,608 respectively, of which $158,682 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.
 
In October 2010, the Company renewed their office and warehouse space for ten years. Annual minimum rental payments to the Related Company approximate $156,000, and increase at the rate of two per cent per annum throughout the lease term.

 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
NOTE  I – 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 J – MAJOR CUSTOMERS
 
The Company had two customers who accounted for 13% and 11% of net sales for the nine months ended August 31, 2010. The Company had one customer who accounted for 15% of accounts receivable at August 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.

 
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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE  K - MAJOR SUPPLIERS
 
During the nine months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009 there was one foreign supplier accounting for 53% and 45% 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  L - EXPORT SALES
 
The Company’s export sales approximated:
 
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
August 31,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
   
2008
 
 
                       
Canada
  $ 1,132,706     $ 537,690     $ 89,092     $ 426,000  
China
    1,749,886       736,530       2,180,437       2,812,000  
Other Asian Countries
    2,815,930       1,305,678       704,588       1,602,000  
Europe
    76,071       32,119       50,753       73,000  
Central America
    4,308       708       21,221       19,000  
 
Revenues are attributed to countries based on location of customer. 
 
NOTE  M – 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
 
 
 
F-21

 
 
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
NOTE  M – LINE OF CREDIT(CONTINUED)
 
worth. At August 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 $245,412 and $244,020 at August 31, 2010 and November 30, 2009, respectively.
 
NOTE  N – 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  
         
Balance
    1,303  
Current portion
    1,303  
         
Noncurrent portion
  $ 0  

 
 
 
 
 
F-22 

 
 
Item 14. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
 
None .

Item 15. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(a) Financial Statements. See page F-1.
 
(b) Exhibits
 
 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
     
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation of Surge Components, Inc. (filed as exhibit to 8-K filed on September 16, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference)
     
3.2
 
By-Laws of Surge Components, Inc. (filed as exhibit to 8-K filed on September 16, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference)
 
10.1
 
Lease between Surge Components and Great American Realty of 95 Jefryn BLVD., LLC (previously filed)
     
10.2
 
Lease between Challenge Electronics and Great American Realty of 95 Jefryn BLVD., LLC (previously filed)
     
10.3
 
Employment Agreement between Surge Components, Inc. and Ira Levy (previously filed)
     
10.4
 
Employment Agreement between Surge Components Inc. and Steven Lubman (previously filed)
     
10.5
 
Reserved.
     
10.6
 
Financing Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.7
 
Letter Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.8
 
Inventory Security Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.9
 
Security Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.10
 
General Security Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, between Challenge/Surge Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.11
 
Guarantee, dated July 2, 2002, by Surge Components, Inc. in favor of Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.12
 
Letter Agreement, dated November 13, 2003, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.13
 
Letter Agreement, dated December 4, 2003, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.14
 
Letter Agreement, dated February 23, 2004, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.15
 
Letter Agreement, dated August 4, 2004, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.16
 
Letter Agreement, dated May 2, 2005, between Surge Components, Inc. and Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.17
 
1995 Stock Option Plan (previously filed)
     
10.18
 
Tenancy Agreement been Surge Components, Inc. and Sam Cheong Stove Parts Co. Ltd
     
10.19
 
Declaration of Trust (previously filed)
     
10.20
 
2010 Incentive Stock Plan (previously filed)
     
10.21
 
Lease Agreement, dated October 1, 2010, between Great American Realty of Jefryn Boulevard, LLC and Surge Components, Inc. (previously filed)
     
10.22
 
Lease Agreement, dated October 1, 2010, between Great American Realty of Jefryn Boulevard, LLC and Challenge Electronics, Inc. (previously filed)
 
10.23
 
Agreement, dated March 18, 1999 between Surge Components, Inc. and Future Electronics Incorporated
     
10.24
 
Addendum A, dated March 18, 1999, between Surge Components, Inc. and Future Electronics
     
10.25
 
Agreement, dated October 21, 2009, between Challenge Electronics, Inc. and Cam RPC Electronics
     
10.26
 
Agreement, dated October 21, 2009, between Challenge Electronics, Inc. and Nu-Way Electronics
     
10.27
 
Agreement, dated October 19, 2009 between Challenge Electronics, Inc. and Aesco Electroinics
     
10.28
 
Agreement, dated May 5, 2009, between Challenge Electronics, Inc. and TLC Electronics, Inc.
     
10.29
 
Agreement, dated December 15, 2005, between Surge Components, Inc. and TTI, Inc.
     
21.1
 
Subsidiaries (previously filed)
     
 
 
30

 
 

 
 
 
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.
 
 
SURGE COMPONENTS, INC.
 
       
Date :  January 11, 2011
By:
/s/ Ira Levy  
   
Ira Levy, Chief Executive Officer, President
 
   
and Chief Financial Officer
 
       


 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
31

Exhibit 10.18
 
 
 
  Ref. No.______________

Schedule I

The Premises
:
No 47 Guantang Kaiyuan Avenue, Kaiyuan Industrial Bldg. 14th Fl, Apt 1
     
The Landlord
:
Sam Cheong Store Parts Co., Ltd.
   
whose *address/registered office is situate at
   
19-21 Guantang Chengye St, Chengy Industrial Bldg. 3rd Fl, Apt 30
     
   
Mr. Li
Tel  No.
83423370
         
The Tenant
:
Surge Components Ltd.
   
whose *address/registered office is situate at
     
   
No 47 Guantang Kaiyuan Avenue, Kaiyuan Industrial Bldg. 14th Fl, Apt 1
     
   
Mr. Gong
Tel No.
81727602

Term
:
From
15/6/2010
to
16/6/2013
(both days inclusive)
             
Rent
:
HK$
12,630
per month
   
             
Security Deposit
:
HK$
25,260
     

Schedule II

1.
User
 
The Tenant shall not use or permit to be used the Premises or any pat thereof for any purpose other than industrial   purpose only. [P.S. – Please select one item: e.g. residential / commercial / office / shop / industrial]
   
2.
Miscellaneous Payments
   
 
 
 

 
 
Ref. No.______________

b)
The Landlord shall be responsible for the following payments payable in respect of the Premises during the Term:-
   
 
*(a)
Management Fee
: (at current rate) (per month) (subject to revision from time to time)
       
 
*(c)
Government Rates
: (subject to actual amount demanded by the Government)
       
 
*(d)
Government Rent
: (subject to actual amount demanded by the Government)
       
3.
Rent Free Period
 
The Tenant shall be entitled to a rent-free period from the 6/6/2010 to 14/6/2010 (both days inclusive) provided that the Tenant shall be responsible for the charges of water, electricity, gas, telephone and other outgoings payable in respect of Premises during such rent free period.
       
4.
Break Clause
 
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary hereinbefore contained, *the landlord / the tenant either shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement earlier than as herein provided by serving not less than 2 months’ written notice or by paying 2 months’ Rent in lieu to the Landlord provided that this Agreement shall not be terminated earlier that a date which shall be [12/14/ (illegible) ] months from the commencement date of Term (i.e., the Tenant shall rent the Premises for at least (24) months).
   
5.
Landlord provide ____ window air-conditioner(s), 3 split-type air-conditioner(s), 2 ceiling type air-conditioner(s) in good condition upon handover the premises, Tenant responsible for the maintenance & repair during the lease period.
   
6.
Others
   
 
The landlord allows the tenant to remove interior decorations. The tenant is not obligated to restore the interior decorations upon termination of the lease
The lease is fixed for two years. Both parties may negotiate the rent based on the market value in the third year. The tenant has priority to renew the lease.
   
 
*delete where inapplicable.

 
 

 
 
Ref.No./______________

Tenancy Agreement

An Agreement made the              day of                          between the Landlord and the Tenant as more particularly described in Schedule I.

The Landlord shall let and the Tenant shall take the Premises for the Term and at the Rent as more particularly described in Schedule 1 and both parties agree to observe and perform the terms and conditions as follows:-

1.
The Tenant shall pay to the Landlord the Rent in advance on the first day of each and every calendar month during the Tent. If the Tenant shall fail to pay the Rent within 7 days from the due date, the Landlord shall have right to institute appropriate action to recover the Rent and all costs, expenses and other outgoings so incurred by the Landlord in relation to such action shall be a debt owed by the Tenant to the Landlord and shall be recoverable in full by the Landlord.

2.
The Tenant shall not make any alteration and / or additions to the Premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld

3.
The Tenant shall not assign, transfer, sublet or part with the possession of the Premises or any part thereof to any other person. This tenancy shall be personal to the Tenant named herein.

4.
The Tenant shall comply with all ordinances, regulations and rules of Hong Kong and shall observe and perform the covenants, terms and conditions of the Deed of Mutual Covenant and Sub-Deed of Mutual Covenant (if any) relating to the Premises. The Tenant shall not contravene any negative or restrictive covenants contained in the Government Lease(s) under which the Premises are held from the Government

5.
The Tenant shall during the Term pay and discharge all charges in respect of water, electricity, gas and telephone and other similar charges payable in respect of the Premises.

6.
The Tenant shall during the Term Keep the interior of the Premises in good and tenantable repair and condition (fair wear and tear and damage caused by inherent defects excepted) and shall deliver up vacant possession of the Premises in the same repair and condition on the expiration or sooner determination of this Agreement.

7.
The Tenant shall pay to the Landlord the Security Deposit set out in Schedule I for the due observance and performance of the terms and conditions herein contained and on his part to be observed and performed. Provided that there is no antecedent breach of any of the terms and conditions herein contained, the Landlord shall refund the Security Deposit to the Tenant without interest within 30 days from the date of delivery of vacant possession of the Premises to the Landlord or settlement of any outstanding payment owed by the Tenant to the Landlord, whichever is
 
 
 

 
 
Ref. No: _______

later. If the Rent and/or any charges payable by the Tenant hereunder or any part thereof shall be unpaid for seven (7) days after the same shall become payable (whether legally demanded or not) or if the Tenant shall commit a breach of any of the terms and conditions herein contained, it shall be lawful for the Landlord at anytime thereafter to re-enter the Premises whereupon this Agreement shall absolutely determine and the Landlord may deduct any loss or damage suffered by the Landlord as a result of the Tenant's breach from the Security Deposit without prejudice to any other right of action or any remedy of the Landlord in respect of such breach of the Tenant.

8.
Provided the Tenant shall have paid the Rent and other outgoings on the days and in the manner herein provided and observe and perform the terms and conditions herein contained and on the Tenant's part to be observed and performed, the Tenant shall peacefully hold and enjoy the Premises during the Term without any interruption by the Landlord.

9.
The Landlord shall keep and maintain the structural parts of the Premises including the main drains, pipes and cables in proper state of repair Provided that the Landlord's liability shall not be incurred unless and until written notice of any defect or want of repair has been given by the Tenant to the Landlord and the Landlord shall have failed to take reasonable steps to repair and remedy the same after the lapse of a reasonable time from the date of service of such notice.

10.
The Landlord shall pay the Property tax payable in respect of the Premises.

11.
The Stamp Duty payable on this Agreement in duplicate shall be borne by the Landlord and the Tenant in equal shares.

12.
The Landlord and the Tenant agree to be bound by the additional terms and conditions contained in Schedule II (if any).

13.
If there is any conflict between the English version and the Chinese version in this Agreement, the English version shall prevail.

Received The Security Deposit of
HK$ 25,260 by the Landlord
 
Received ____ keys(s) of the Premises by the Tenant
     
     
     
Confirmed and Accepted all the terms and conditions contained herein by the Landlord:
 
Confirmed and Accepted all the terms and conditions contained herein by the Landlord:
     
/s/ Sam Cheong Store Parts Co., Ltd.   /s/ Surge Components Ltd.
HKID/B.R. No.
 
HKID/B.R. No.
 
 
 

 

   
INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT
   
STAMP OFFICE
   
3/F, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road,
   
Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Tel. No.: 2594 3201
 
Web site : www.ird.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2519 6740
 
E-mail: taxsdo@ird.gov.hk

STAMP CERTIFICATE
 
 
This stamp certificate is issued under the Stamp Duty Ordinance and has the same legal status as conventional stamp
This certificate must be attached to the instrument shown below as evidence of stamping.)
 
 
Instrument Ref. No.:
1-11-052057-0-0-2
 
   
Nature of Instrument:
Lease
 
Date of Instrument:
07/06/2010
(Day/Month/Year)
Monthly Rent:
$12,630.00
 
Term If applicable):
From: 15/06/2010  To: 14/06/2013
   
Property Address:
Flat/Rm. H 14/F
   
 
HIGH WIN INDUSTRIAL CENTRE
   
 
47 HOI YUEN STREET
   
 
KWUN TONG
   
 
KL
   
       
Name and capacity of parties:
Landlord(s):
   
 
(1) SAM CHEONG STOVE PARTS CO., LTD
   
 
Tenant(s):
   
 
(1) SURGE COMPONENTS LTD
   
       
This is to certify that the above instrument is stamped/endorsed as below:
     
       
 
Stamp Certificate No.
: 11-1-0100898-9
   
 
Date of Stamping
: 08/06/2010 (Day/Month/Year)
   
 
Stamp Duty Paid
: $758.00
   
 
Payment Method
: Cheque
   
     
CHU Yam-yuen
     
Collector of Stamp Revenue
       
 
I.R.C. 3511
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INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT
   
STAMP OFFICE
   
3/F, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road,
   
Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Tel. No.: 2594 3201
 
Web site : www.ird.gov.hk
Fax No.: 2519 6740
 
E-mail: taxsdo@ird.gov.hk
 
STAMP CERTIFICATE
 
 
This stamp certificate is issued under the Stamp Duty Ordinance and has the same legal status as conventional stamp
This certificate must be attached to the instrument shown below as evidence of stamping.)
 
 
Instrument Ref. No.:
1-11-052057-0-1-9
 
   
Nature of Instrument:
Lease
 
Date of Instrument:
07/06/2010
(Day/Month/Year)
Monthly Rent:
$12,630.00
 
Term If applicable):
From: 15/06/2010  To: 14/06/2013
   
Property Address:
Flat/Rm. H 14/F
   
 
HIGH WIN INDUSTRIAL CENTRE
   
 
47 HOI YUEN STREET
   
 
KWUN TONG
   
 
KL
   
       
Name and capacity of parties:
Landlord(s):
   
 
(1) SAM CHEONG STOVE PARTS CO., LTD
   
 
Tenant(s):
   
 
(1) SURGE COMPONENTS LTD
   
       
This is to certify that the above instrument is stamped/endorsed as below:
     
       
 
Stamp Certificate No.
: 11-1-0100899-2
   
 
Date of Stamping
: 08/06/2010 (Day/Month/Year)
   
 
Stamp Duty Paid
: $5.00
   
 
Payment Method
: Cheque
   
         
 
Duplicate or Counterpart; Original stamped with:
   
CHU Yam-yuen
 
$758.00
   
Collector of Stamp Revenue
     
 
       
 
I.R.C. 3511
I.R.C. 3511


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Exhibit 10.23
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FUTURE ELECTRONICS INCORPORATED

WORLDWIDE

AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR

MARKET PRICE

AGREEMENT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

FUTURE ELECTRONICS INCORPORATED
WORLDWIPE
AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR
MARKET PRICE
AGREEMENT

AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR MARKET PRICE AGREEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBJECT
PAGE
   
1 APPOINTMENT
1
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF FUTURE
1
3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPPLIER
2
4. ORDERS. DELIVERY, RESCHEDULING, CANCELLATION
3
5. PRICES
4
6. TERMS OF PAYMENT
5
7. RETURN OF PRODUCT
5
8. PRODUCT CHANGES
6
9. WARRANTY, COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
7
10. INDEMNIFICATION
7
11. TERM AND TERMINATION
8
12. COOPERATIVE ADVERTISING
9
13. WAIVER
9
14. NOTICES
9
15. TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES
9
16. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
9
17. SPECIAL PURCHASES
10
18. INVALIDITY OF PROVISIONS
10
19. CREDITS
10
20. CONSENT NOT UNREASONABLY WITHHELD
10
21. FORCE MAJEURE
10
22. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
10
23. GENERAL
11

ATTACHMENT “A" - SCHEDULE OF LOCATIONS - WORLDWIDE

 
 

 

FUTURE ELECTRONICS INCORPORATED
WORLDWIDE
AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR
MARKET PRICE
AGREEMENT

Agreement entered into as of the 18 th day of March, 1999 , by and between SURGE COMPONENTS INC. a corporation having its principal place of business at 1016 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, NY 11729 (SUPPLIER) and FUTURE ELECTRONICS INCORPORATED, a corporation having its principal place of business at 237 Hymus Boulevard, Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada H9R 5C7 (FUTURE).

In consideration of the mutual undertakings and agreements set forth in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. SUPPLIER and FUTURE ELECTRONICS INC. agree as follows:

1.
APPOINTMENT

SUPPLIER appoints FUTURE to serve during the Term (as defined in paragraph 11(a) of this Agreement) as a Worldwide Authorized Distributor of the Products, from the specific FUTURE locations described in SCHEDULE A, hereto attached and FUTURE accepts such appointment. The appointment of FUTURE is on a non-exclusive basis.

 
(a)
DEFINITION OF “PRODUCTS" The term "Products" shall mean all Products offered for sale by the SUPPLIER generally, as set forth and described in the SUPPLIERS then current published Distributor Price List. Products may be added the Distributor Price List or deleted therefrom by SUPPLIER upon thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice to FUTURE. Additional Products may be added to the Distributor Price List, but not approved for distributor stocking, by mutual agreement; between the parties.

 
(b)
DEFINITION OF “TERRITORY”. The term "Territory" shall mean specifically the geographic area is served by the locations described in Schedule A, hereto attached.

2.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FUTURE

FUTURE shall use its reasonable best efforts, consistent with prudent business practice, and shall devote such time as may be reasonably necessary to conduct an aggressive selling program and to promote the sale, lease or other distribution of the Products within the specified Territory. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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(a)
INVENTORY. FUTURE shall use its reasonable best efforts, consistent with prudent business practice, to maintain a representative inventory of Products in reasonable sufficient quantities to provide reasonably adequate and timely delivery to customers purchasing SUPPLIER Products.

 
(b)
SALES AND MARKETING. FUTURE shaft maintain a competent and aggressive sales force to market and sell the Products.

 
(c)
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION. FUTURE shall regularly advertise or otherwise promote the sale and distribution of the Products (including the establishment of promotional campaigns, advertising In trade journals and the like).

 
(d)
TRAINING PROGRAMS. FUTURE and its employees shall participate, when and to the extent SUPPLIER deems appropriate, in such training programs as may be offered from time to time by SUPPLIER.

 
(e)
REPORTS. FUTURE shall send to the SUPPLIER within thirty (3P) calendar days after the end of each calendar month, a report containing:

 
(i)
An inventory of the Products as of the end of such month,

 
(ii)
The quantities of all Products sold and specifying Customer Name, Product Part Number, and Resale Price.

3.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPPLIES

SUPPLIER shall, at its cost and expense, cooperate with and assist FUTURE in performing its duties under this Agreement and shall utilize its reasonable best efforts to promote the sale and distribution of the Products. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:

 
(a)
TRAINING. SUPPLIER shall provide FUTURE'S sales organization with what SUPPLIER considers all necessary and appropriate Product sales training, support and assistance.

 
(b)
LITERATURE. SUPPLIER shall furnish FUTURE with a reasonable supply of price lists, sales literature, books, catalogues and the like as SUPPLIER may prepare for national distribution and shall also provide FUTURE with such technical and sales support (including sales forecasting and planning assistance) as may be necessary to assist FUTURE in effectively carrying out its activities under this Agreement.

 
(c)
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION. SUPPLIER shall use its reasonable best efforts to advertise the Products and shall take all reasonable steps to inform the public that FUTURE is an AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR of the Products

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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and to encourage customers or potential customers for the Products to order the same from FUTURE.

 
(d)
QUALITY CONTROL SUPPLIER shall establish and maintain such quality control procedures, electrostatic discharge sensitivity procedures, testing of Products and other customary programs as are necessary to ensure that the Products, as manufactured and sold to FUTURE, are of the highest quality and reliability.

 
(e)
REFERRALS. SUPPLIER shall endeavor to refer customers and potential customers within the Territory to FUTURE's "Authorized Locations" for sale and service of quantities of the Products normally handled by distributors.

 
(f)
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. SUPPLIER shall take all necessary steps in order to ensure that the Products, as manufactured and sold to FUTURE, are in full compliance with all applicable laws, standards, codes and regulations, are duly marked and labeled and are suitable for resale or other distribution by FUTURE as contemplated hereby

4.
ORDERS, DELIVERY, RESCHEDULING CANCELLATION

 
(a)
ORDERS. Delivery of Products under this Agreement shall be !initiated by written or electronic purchase orders (or by telephonic orders) confirmed in writing by FUTURE within thirty (30) calendar days Such orders shall describe the Products ordered and the quantities thereof, shall request delivery dates, shall set forth prices and shall provide shipping instructions, where appropriate. SUPPLIER shall acknowledge each such order in writing at the earliest possible date, but in any event within fifteen (15) calendar days following receipt thereof. In such acceptance, SUPPLIER shall confirm the Requested Shipment Date or specify an Alternative Shipment Date ("Acknowledged Shipment Date") In no event shall the delivery date be in excess of six (6) weeks after the order is entered by FUTURE

 
(b)
METHOD OF SHIPPING. In the absence of specified instructions from FUTURE, the shipping and packaging method will be in the discretion of SUPPLIER. SUPPLER shall, consistent with sound business practice, select a method of shipping, and packaging which is suitable for the Product. In the event of any misdelivery by the Carrier, SUPPLIER shall assist FUTURE in tracing the shipment and obtaining delivery of the Products. The cost of shipping and risk of loss shall at all times be in accordance with sub-paragraphs 5(e) and 5(g) contained herein.

 
(c)
RESCHEDULING AND CANCELLATION. FUTURE may, prior to thirty (30) calendar days of the Acknowledged Shipment Date and with written notice at that time, reschedule the acknowledged Shipment Date of, or cancel, any order. NCNR Products may not be cancelled or rescheduled.

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy   
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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(d)
EARLY SHIPMENTS. if any products are delivered prior to the Acknowledged Shipment Date, FUTURE shall have the right in its discretion: to accept or reject any such delivery. If SUPPLIER is notified in writing of FUTURE's intention to return any such delivery, SUPPLIER shall promptly issue a Return Material Authorization.

5
PRICES

The prices for Products purchased under this Agreement shall be at negotiated market prices. Should FUTURE purchase any product at prices in SUPPLIER's published Distributor Price List, such prices subject to change upon thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice, the following shall apply:

 
(a)
PRICE INCREASES. Prior to the effective date of a price increase, FUTURE. may order Products before the price increase takes effect at the prior (lower) price. Furthermore, all Products ordered by FUTURE prior to notification or a price Increase are exempt from the increase land will be shipped and invoiced at the price in effect at the time of order placement.

 
(b)
PRICE DECREASES. In the event SUPPLIER decreases the price of any Product, FUTURE shall be entitled to a credit equal to the difference between the price paid for the Product by FUTURE (less any prior credits granted by SUPPLIER on such Products) and the new decreased price for the Product multiplied by the quantity of such Product in FUTURE'S inventory on the effective date of the decrease. Similar price adjustment, if appropriate, will also be made on all Products it transit to FUTURE on the effective date of the price decrease. In order to claim such credit, FUTURE shall submit to SUPPLIER, within forty-five (45) calendar days following the effective date of :such price decrease, a report of the Products subject to the price decrease and in FUTURE's inventory as of the effective date of the price decrease. All Products shipped after the effective date of any price decrease will be shipped and invoiced at the price in effect at the time of shipment. Credits will be applied to future purchases of SUPPLIER Product or to FUTURE's Accounts Receivable with SUPPLIEIR.

 
(c)
SHIP FROM STOCK AND DEBIT. In the event that it should become necessary, and on a by exception basis only, FUTURE shaft be permitted to sell Product to customers on a meet competition basis where FUTURE's current costs are not competitive enough for FUTURE to secure the orders. Upon receipt of the approval from the SUPPLIER, FUTURE shall be entitled to ship from stock a defined quantity and part number(s) to a specific customer at or below FUTURE's cost and issue a debit to the SUPPLIER for the difference between FUTURE'S current cost of the Product (less any prior credit granted by SUPPLIER on such Products) and the approved new cost issued by the SUPPLIER multiplied by the quantity of such Product shipped to the specific customer. In order to claim such credit, FUTURE shall submit to SUPPLIER within forty-five (45) calendar days after the sale took place, a debit note in conjunction with FUTURE'S monthly POS and Inventory Reports as specified

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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in Paragraph 2(e) Credits win be applied to future purchases of SUPPLIER Product or to FUTURE'S Accounts receivable with SUPPLIER

 
(d)
REPRESENTATION. SUPPLIER represents and warrants that the prices and discounts, if any, extended to FUTURE in connection with the Products comply with all applicable laws.

 
(e)
F.O.B. All prices are F.O.B. FUTLIPE's receiving facility.

 
(f)
SALES TAXES AND OTHER CHARGES. FUTURE will pay any and all applicable sales or use taxes pertaining to its purchase of the Products.

 
(g)
RISK OF LOSS. FUTURE shall assume all risk of loss and pay all costs of insurance far the Products upon SUPPLIER'S delivery thereof to the Common Carrier.

6.
TERMS OF PAYMENTS

SUPPLIER will invoice FUTURE upon or following shipment of each order: Such invoices shall be payable by FUTURE monthly following date of invoice. FUTURE shall be entitled to a two percent (2%) deduction on the net amount of payment when invoices dated the first (1st) through the fifteenth (15th) are paid within two (2) business days of the twenty-fifth (25th) day of the same month, and invoices dated the sixteenth (16th) through the end of the month are paid within two (2) business days of the tenth (10th) day of the following month. An invoice shall be deemed paid when the cheque is in the custody of the post office or an agreed upon courier service.

7.
RETURN OF PRODUCT

 
(a)
SEMI-ANNUAL ROTATION. After forty-five (45) calendar days following each period of six (6) consecutive months during the Term, FUTURE may return to SUPPLIER. for credit, a quantity of Products the value of ten percent (10%) of the net sales dollars invoiced by SUPPLIER to FUTURE for all Products purchased by FUTURE during the previous six (6) month period. Credit issued for such returned Products will be based upon the price paid by FUTURE, less any prior credits granted by SUPPLIER on the returned Product and applied against future purchases of Products from SUPPLIER. FUTURE may make such returns from one or more stocking location(s). The foregoing return privilege shall be subject to the following conditions:

 
(i)
The Products are returned in merchantable condition;

 
(ii)
Prior to returning any Products, FUTURE obtains a Return Material Authorization from SUPPLIER.

 
(iii)
Aluminum Electrolytic Caps have not been in FUTURE's inventory for more than eighteen (18) months

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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(b)
INITIAL STOCK ORDER. Within twelve (12) months following the date of this Agreement or the date of; any New Product is added hereunder, as the case may be, FUTURE may elect to return to SUPPLIER, for credit, any and all of such New Products in its inventory. Such return is subject to all of the conditions of paragraph (a), (i) and (ii) above.

 
(c)
NEW PRODUCTS. For purposes hereof, the term "New products" shall mean any and all Products:

 
(i)
Ordered by FUTURE under its initial stocking order, or

 
(ii)
Added to the Products listed on the Distributor Cost List and ordered within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of such addition.

8.
PRODUCT CHANGES

 
(a)
DISCONTINUANCE AND OBSOLESCENCE. SUPPLIER reserves the right to discontinue the manufacture or sale of, or otherwise render or treat as obsolete, any or all of the Products covered by this Agreement upon at least forty-five (45) calendar days prior written notice to FUTURE. FUTURE may, in its discretion, within sixty (60) calendar days following receipt of such notice, notify SUPPLIER in writing of its intention to return any or all Products so discontinued or rendered obsolete which remain in FUTURE's inventory and shall receive e credit for such Products equal to the price paid by FUTURE for the same provided that said Products are returned within forty-five (45) calendar days of the date of SUPPLIER's Return Material Authorization. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns. Returns of Products under this paragraph (a) shall not be counted as ''stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount or Products returnable by FUTURE under paragraph 7(a).

 
(b)
FUTURE shall be granted the exclusive first right of refusal to purchase any or all product discontinued or made obsolete as per paragraph 8(e) above. This Includes all existing SUPPLIER inventory (including recent distributor returns) as well as FUTURE'S final lifetime buy at quantity levels which are mutually agreeable.

 
(c)
MODIFICATION OF PRODUCTS. SUPPLIER shall give FUTURE written notice of alt engineering modifications that will affect Products in FUTURE's inventory if such changes materially affect form, fit, or function. If these modifications preclude or materially limit FUTURE'S inventory from selling once the engineering modifications are implemented, SUPPLIER will work with FUTURE to move the affected inventory through resole or repurchase. If after the above efforts, affected Product still remains in FUTURE'S inventory, SUPPLIER agrees to replace it with upgraded Products. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns or replacements. FUTURE returns of Product under this paragraph (b) shall not

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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be counted as "stock rotation" for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by FUTURE cinder paragraph 7(a).

 
(d)
RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION. A Return Material Authorization shall be issued by SUPPLIER no later than fifteen (15) calendar days of any request for the same by FUTURE when required in connection with any legitimate return under this Agreement.

9.
WARRANTY, COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

 
(a)
STANDARD WARRANTY. The Products shall be covered by SUPPLIER'S standard warranty terms and provisions, provided, however, that the warranty coverage shall be no less than the following:

 
(i)
The warranty period set forth therein shall run for one (1) year following FUTURE'S shipment of the Product to the customer;

 
(ii)
SUPPLIER shall extend such warranty directly to the customer as if such customer had purchased the Products directly from SUPPLIER.

 
(iii)
SUPPLIER shall warrant the Products against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, repair or replace at SUPPLIER's cost any defective Product (or issue a credit or refund, as the case may be, based on the purchase price paid therefor); and

 
(iv)
SUPPLIER shall pay (or refund the amount of) all freight and shipping charges for any defective Products returned under this paragraph.

 
(b)
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained by SUPPLIER'S standard warranty terms and provisions or elsewhere in this Agreement, SUPPLIER shall indemnify FUTURE against, and hold it harmless from, any cast, loss, damage or liability (including reasonable legal fees arising from or related to the failure of the Products, as manufactured and sold to FUTURE, to fully comply with all applicable laws, standards, codes, specifications and regulations or the failure of the Products to be suitable thereunder for resale or other distribution by FUTURE as contemplated by this Agreement. The warranty and indemnification provisions of this Agreement shall survive the termination hereof.

10.
INDEMNIFICATION

SUPPLIER will indemnify, defend and otherwise hold harmless, FUTURE, its affiliates and customers from all cost, loss, damage or liability arising from any proceeding (legal or equitable) or claim brought or asserted against FUTURE, its affiliates or customers, to the extent such proceeding or claim is based on an allegation that the Products, of any part thereof, or their distribution for use constitute an infringement of any, patent, copyright, trademark secret or violation of any legislation now or hereafter enacted, or like or similar claim, if FUTURE promptly notifies SUPPLIER of 'any such proceeding or claim after it becomes known to FUTURE end FUTURE provides all the assistance and cooperation to

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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SUPPLIER that is reasonably requested including the right of SUPPLIER to select and instruct legal counsel for the purposes of any defence of FUTURE within the meaning of this provision SUPPLIER shall not be liable to FUTURE under any provision of this paragraph to the extent that any claim is based upon;

(i)
a use for which the Product or part was not designated; or

(ii)
an alteration of the Product or part by FUTURE or a third party under FUTURE's direction and which alteration has caused the infringement action.

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TERM AND TERMINATION

 
(a)
TERM. The initial effective period of this Agreement is for one (1) year commencing on the date initiated on page (1) one. At the expiration of such initial effective period or any extended period, this Agreement will automatically he renewed and extended indefinitely for additional periods of one (1) year unless either SUPPLIER or FUTURE shall give the other at least ninety (90) calendar days prior written notice of its intention not to have the Agreement so renewed.

 
(b)
TERMINATION FOR CIONVNIENCE. Either SUPPLIER or FUTURE may at any time terminate this Agreement with or without cause and solely for its own convenience by giving ninety (90) calendar days prior written notice to the other. Both SUPPLIER and FUTUR represent that they have considered the making of expenditures in preparing to perform under this Agreement, as well as the possible losses which might result in the event of any termination of the Agreement. In that regard, both parties acknowledge that neither party shall in any way be liable to the other for any loss, expense or damage (including special, consequential, or incidental. damages) by reason of any termination of this Agreement without cause,

 
(c)
RETURN OF INVENTORY. In the event SUPPLIER terminates this Agreement with or without cause or elects not to renew the same, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from FUTURE all unsold Products from FUTURE'S inventory at the price paid by FUTURE, less any prior credits granted by SUPPLIER on such Products. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with such repurchases.

In the event FUTURE terminates this Agreement with or without cause or elects not to renew same, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from FUTURE all unsold Products from FUTURE'S inventory at the same price as set forth in the paragraph (c) above less a five percent (5%) restocking charge. Aluminum Electrolytic Caps must not have been in FUTURE'S inventory for more than eighteen (18)_ months. FUTURE shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with such purchases. In the event of any termination, SUPPLIER

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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shall, if requested to do so by FUTURE, honor any open FUTURE purchase orders for customers of SUPPLIER Product then outstanding. Notwithstanding the foregoing SUPPLIER shall he required to accept only those Products which are in god merchantable condition. No termination of this Agreement shall affect any obligation of either party to pay amounts due to the other hereunder and all such payments shall be made when due

12.
COOPERATIVE ADVERTISING

To assist FUTURE in adverting and promoting the Products, SUPPLIER will accrue into a special cooperative advertising fund two percent (2%) of the net sales dollars invoiced to FUTURE in a consecutive twelve (12) month period. Amounts in such fund shall be used by FUTURE in connection with advertising: and other promotional efforts approved by both FUTURE and SUPPLIER. All unexpended funds for any calendar year in The SUPPLIER portion will automatically be carried forward into the next year.

13.
WAIVER

Except as otherwise herein expressly provided, the failure of SUPPLIER to enforce at any time or for any period of time the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of any such provisions or the right of SUPPLIER thereafter to enforce each and every such provision.

14.
NOTICES

Notices and other communications by either party under this Agreement shall be deemed given when deposited in the mail system as certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as indicated on page (1) one.

15.
TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES

This Agreement shall not create, and SUPPLIER shall have no right in, or lo the use of, any trademark, trade name, logo, service mark or other mark, identification or name of FUTURE. FUTURE recognizes SUPPLIER's ownership of, and right to use, certain trademarks, trade games, logos and other marks and names and acknowledges that, except as herein set forth, FUTURE has no right in, or to use, any thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, FUTURE is hereby granted permission to refer to SUPPLIER's trademarks, trade names, logos and other marks and names for the purposes of identifying itself to the public as an AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR of the Products end for advertising and otherwise prompting the resale, lease or servicing of any Products purchased under this Agreement, but subject always to SUPPLIER'S right to control or otherwise direct on instruct FUTURE with regard to the proper authorized use thereof.

16.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

SUPPLIER and FUTURE shall leach receive and maintain in confidence all proprietary information, track secrets or other know- belonging to the other

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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(including but not limited to knowledge of manufacturing or technical processes, financial and systems data and customer lists) provided that any such information, secrets or know-how is required by any law or governmental regulation or the decree of a court having competent jurisdiction or enters into the public domain without the act of the party obligated to maintain such confidentiality hereunder). Without limiting the foregoing, all bunks, documents, records and other material and information made known to the parties by each other are hereby designated as Confidential, Furthermore, SUPPLIER shad at all times retain the Copyright in SUPPLIER's works whether literary. artistic or otherwise, supplied to FUTURE

17.
SPECIAL PURCHASES

SUPPLIER and FUTURE may at any time during the Term enter into separate Agreements for the special purchase of other Products Including non-standard Products not set forth in SUPPLIER'S then current Published Distributor Price List and such Agreements shall be subject to all terms and conditions hereof unless inconsistent with the terms of such Special Agreement or otherwise agreed upon.

18.
INVALIDITY OF PROVISIONS

In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement than be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be overly broad in scope, duration or area of applicability, the court considering the same shall have the power and is hereby authorized and directed to modify such term or provision to limit each scope, duration or area, or all of them, so that such term or provision is no longer overly broad and to enforce the same as so limited. Subject to this foregoing sentence, in the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision and shall not affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.

19.
CREDITS

In the event FUTURE is entitled to a credit from SUPPLIER hereunder, the amount of such credit will be applied to the purchase of Product or FUTURE'S Accounts Receivable with SUPPLIER.

20.
CONSENT NOT UNREASONABLY WITHHELD

Whenever any consent, action or authorization is requested of SUPPLIER hereunder such consent, action or authorization will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

21.
FORCE MAJEURE

Nonperformance under this Agreement shall be excused, and neither party shall be liable for any loss, damage, penalty or expense, to the extent that such performance is rendered impossible or delayed by fire, flood, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government, labour difficulties, riot, inability to obtain materials or any other cause where the failure to perform or delay is beyond the reasonable control of the nonperforming party and without the negligence of such party.

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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22.
RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES

The relationship between the parties hereto shall be that of independent contractors, each being in full control of their own business. Under no circumstances shall either party have the right or authority to act or make any commitment on behalf of or bind the other or represent the other as its agent in any way

23.
GENERAL

(a) ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including SCHEDULE A, attached hereto, supersedes all prior communications or understandings between FUTURE and SUPPLIER and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters covered herein. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and those of any order, quotation, solicitation or other communication from one party to the other, the terms of this Agreement shall be controlling.

(b) AMENDMENT. This Agreement cannot be changed, modified or amended unless such change, modification or amendment is in writing and executed by the party against which the enforcement of such change, modification or amendment is sought.

(c) GOVERNING LAW This Agreement is made in, governed by, and shall be construed solely in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York.

(d) ASSIGNMENT. Neither party shall have the right to assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the other except that either party may make such an assignment to another corporation wholly-owned by or under common control with it. For purposes hereof, the term "assign" shall include, without limitation, a merger, sale of assets or business, or other transfer of control by operation of law or otherwise.

(e) AUTHOR1TY. Both parties represent and warrant to each other that they have the right and lawful authority to enter into this Agreement for the purposes herein and that there are no other outstanding agreements or obligations inconsistent with the terms and provisions hereof.

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH ABOVE, THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF LOCATIONS A, HEREBY FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS CONTRACT AS IF FULLY HEREIN RECITED AT LENGTH

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hand and seal,

ACCEPTED THIS:
 
AGREED THIS:
 
         
18th DAY OF March   , 1998
 
18th Day of March, 1998
 
         
DISTRIBUTOR:
 
SUPPLIER:
 
     
SURGE COMPONENTS INC.
 
FUTURE ELECTRONICS INC.
  /s/ Ira Levy  
         
/s/ Sam Abrams
     
         
BY:
Sam Abrams
 
BY:
Ira Levy
         
TITLE:
Executive Vice President
 
TITLE:
CEO

 

 
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Supplier and Distributor hereby agree that whenever the distributor announces the opening of a new branch location, supplier agrees that each new branch location shall automatically be franchised.

 
SCHEDULE "A”
   
 
WORLDWIDE
   
 
“America”
   
 
"Asia"

City
Country
   
Me1bourna
Australia
Sydney
Australia
Brisbane
Australia
Beijing
China
Chengdu
China
Guangzhou
China
Hong Kong
China
Hong Kong
China
Kowloon
China
Nanjing
China
Shanghai
Chine
Shenzhen
China
Wuhan
China
Bangalore
India
Mumbai
India
New Delhi
India
Tokyo
Japan
Seoul
Korea
Kula Lampur
Malaysia
Penang
Malaysia
Labuan
Malaysia
Christchurch
New Zeeland
Wellington
New Zealand
Makati City
Philippines
Singapore
Singapore
Taipei
Taiwan
Bangkok
Thailand

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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Supplier and Distributor hereby agree that whenever the distributor announces the opening of a new branch location, supplier agrees that each new branch location shall automatically be franchised.

 
SCHEDULE "A"
   
 
WORLDWIDE
   
 
"America"
   
 
“Europe"

City
Country
   
Holstebro
Denmark
Colnbrook
England
Birmingham
England
Bristol
England
Manchester
England
Espoo
Finland
Pads
France
Lyon
France
Rennes
France
Toulouse
France
Munich
Germany
Berlin
Germany
Dortmund
Germany
Erfurt
Germany
Frankfurt
Germany
Quickborn
Germany
Langenhagen
Germany
Stuttgart
Germany
Budapest
Hungary
Ennis
Ireland
Tel Aviv
Israel
Bologna
Italy
Milan
Italy
Padova
Italy
Breda
The Netherlands
Oslo
Norway
Trondheim
Norway
Warsaw
Poland
Clydebank
Scotland
Madrid
Spain
Stockholm
Sweden

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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Supplier and Distributor hereby agree that whenever the distributor announces the opening of a new branch location, supplier agrees that each new branch location shall automatically be franchised.

 
SCHEDULE "A”
   
 
WORLDWIDE
   
 
"America"

City
State/Province
Country
     
Raleigh
N Carolina
U.S.A.
Charlotte
N. Carolina
U.S.A.
Nashville
Nashville
U S.A.
     
Reno
Nevada
U.S.A.
Parsippany
New Jersey
U.S A.
Marlton
New Jersey
U.S.A.
Buffalo
New York
U.S.A.
Fishkill
New York
U.S.A.
Rochester
New York
U.S A.
Syracuse
New York
U.S.A.
Hauppauge
New York
U.S.A.
Mayfield Heights
Ohio
U.S.A.
Beavercreek
Ohio
U.S.A.
Tulsa
Oklahoma
U.S.A.
Portland
Oregon
U.S A.
Wexford
Pennsylvania
U.S.A.
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
U.S.A.
Richardson
Texas
U.S.A.
El Paso
Texas
U.S.A.
Houston
Texas
U.S.A.
Austin
Texas
U.S.A.
San Antonio
Texas
U.S.A.
Salt Lake City
Utah
U.S.A.
Charlottesville
Virginia
U.S.A.
Bothell
Washington
U S.A.
Brookefield
Wisconsin
U.S.A.
Campinas
 
Brazil
Jalisco
 
Mexico
Monterrey
 
Mexico
Ixcalli
 
Mexico
Xochinahuac
 
Mexico
Mayaguez
 
Puerto Rico
San Juan
 
Puerto Rico

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
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Supplier and Distributor hereby agree that whenever the distributor announces the opening of a new branch location, supplier agrees that each new branch location shall automatically be franchised.

 
SCHEDULE “A”
   
 
WORLDWIDE
   
 
“America"


City
 
Montreal
Quebec City
Ottawa
Mississauga
Winnipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
Huntsville
Pheonix
Little Rock
Norcross
Texas Columbia
El Segundo
San Jose
Agoura Hills
San Diego
Irvine
Marin
Roseville
Maquilla
Santa Cruz
Ventura
Lakewood
Chesire
Altamonte Springs
Deerfield Beach
Fort Walton
Largo
Tallahassee
Norcross
Boise
Hoffman Estates
Indianapolis
Overland Park
Columbia
Bolton
Livonia
Grand Rapids
Eden Prone
St. Louis
State/Province
 
Quebec
Quebec
Ontario
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberta
Alberta
BC
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Atlanta
Austin
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Maryland
Mass.
Michigan
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Country
 
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.

INITIAL:
/s/  Ira Levy  
/s/ Sam Abrams
 
 
SUPPLIER
 
FUTURE
 

 
 
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Exhibit 10.24
 
ADDENDUM "A"
SUGE COMPONENTS
 
As per the provisions of the Distributor Agreement between SURGE COMPONENTS INC., and FUTURE ELECTRONICS, dated March 18, 1999 the Authorized Distributor Agreement between the above captioned parties is hereby amended as follows:
 
This addendum authorizes all FUTURE ELECTRONICS branches Worldwide to sell products manufactured by CHALLENGE ELECTRONCIS under the same terms and conditions of the Surge Components Agreement.
 
All other terms and conditions to the Distributor Agreement dated March 18, 1999, . between Surge Components Inc. and Future Electronics shall remain unchanged.
 
 
FUTURE ELECTRONICS                    SURGE COMPONENTS INC.  
         
         
By: /s/  Sam Abrams
   
/s/ Ira Levi
 
Sam Abrams
   
Ira Levi
 
Printed Name      Printed Name   
TITLE: Executive Vice President
   
Title : President
 
DATE: February 27, 2003
    Date: March 12, 2003  

 
 
 
Exhibit 10.25
 
 
LOGO
Challenge Electronics, Inc.
Distributorship Agreement
 
Agreement entered into, by and between, Challenge Electronics , a New York corporation having its principal place of business at 95 E. Jefryn., Deer Park, NY 11729 , and Cam RPC Electronics, a corporation having its principal place of business at:
 
Cam RPC Electronics
 
650 Alpha Drive
 
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
 
WHEREAS, Supplier is engaged in the supply of high quality electronic products including buzzers, transducer, microphones and speakers, to both original equipment manufacturers who incorporate Supplier’s products into their finished goods and to distributors of Supplier’s product lines;
 
WHEREAS, Supplier desires to appoint Distributor as Supplier’s non-exclusive distributor for such Products in the Territory hereinafter described; and
 
WHEREAS, Distributor desires to be appointed Supplier’s non-exclusive Distributor upon the terms and conditions contained hereinafter.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
 
1. Appointment of Distributor.   SUPPLIER appoints DISTRIBUTOR on a nonexclusive basis to
 
serve during the term of this Agreement as an authorized distributor of the Products within the Territory, and DISTRIBUTOR accepts such appointment. In its capacity as a Distributor of the Products, Distributor shall purchase Products from Supplier for its own account and for resale to third parties.
 
Distributor further acknowledges and agrees that Distributor is not required to, nor has Distributor paid any money, or tendered any valuable consideration not described herein, for the right to act and serve as a distributor for Supplier.

 
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Distributor hereby represents and acknowledges that Distributor has adequate financial resources to adequately serve as Supplier’s distributor in the Territory, and hereby further agrees and acknowledges that Supplier has relied upon such representation in its appointment of Distributor hereunder. Distributor hereby further acknowledges that Supplier’s reputation and the good will of its customers in the Territory is dependent upon the quality of services performed hereunder by Distributor, and that Supplier will suffer irreparable harm in the event Distributor fails to satisfactorily perform its obligations and duties as a distributor hereunder. SUPPLIER shall be free to distribute the products within the Territory either directly or through other distributors or dealers.
 
 
1.1 Definition of “Products.” The term “Products” shall mean all products offered for sale by SUPPLIER generally, as set forth and described in SUPPLIER’s then current Published Price List (Price List) as attached hereto as Exhibit A. (Products may be added to the Price List or deleted therefrom by SUPPLIER upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to DISTRIBUTOR). Additional Products may be added to this Agreement, including Products specified in SUPPLIER’s Price List but not approved for distributor stocking, by mutual agreement between the parties.
 
 
1.2 Definition of “Territory”.   The term “Territory” shall mean the geographic area(s) known as: All United States, Mexico and Canada
 
 
2. Responsibilities of DISTRIBUTOR . DISTRIBUTOR shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business, and shall devote such management, manpower, and time as may be reasonably necessary to conduct a mutually agreed to program to sell and to promote the sale, lease or other distribution of the Products within the Territory.
 
 
2.1 Inventory. DISTRIBUTOR shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business to maintain a representative inventory of Products in reasonably sufficient quantities to provide reasonably adequate and timely delivery to DISTRIBUTOR customers.
 
 
2.2 Sales, Marketing and Promotion. DISTRIBUTOR shall maintain a competent sales force to market the Products and shall, consistent with its own business judgment, advertise or otherwise promote the sale, lease or other distribution of the Products (including the establishment of promotional campaigns, advertising in trade journals and the like) within the Territory.

 
 
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2.3 Training Programs. DISTRIBUTOR and its employees shall participate, when and to the extent appropriate, in such training programs as may be offered by SUPPLIER, to the extent that such participation does not materially detract from the conduct of DISTRIBUTORS business.
 
 
2.4 Reports. DISTRIBUTOR shall send to SUPPLIER, within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar month, a written or electronic Point of Sale Report (“POS Reports”) indicating the quantities of all Products sold by Product type, including model number, and customer name, address and zip code and such other information pertaining solely to DISTRIBUTOR’s resale’s under this Agreement as SUPPLIER may reasonably request.
 
SUPPLIER recognizes and respects the Distributor’s proprietary rights and interest in the information contained in Distributor’s POS Reports. SUPPLIER agrees these reports and information contained therein (in whatever form submitted) are and remain the property of the Distributor. SUPPLIER agrees to return or destroy the reports within sixty (60) days after submittal (and on Distributor’s written request to certify in writing that they have all been destroyed), and further agrees to use its best efforts to keep confidential and not to disclose to any Third Party the information contained in the POS Reports, and to restrict its availability and use to only SUPPLIER’s employees with a genuine need to know. Supplier agrees these reports and to restrict its availability and use to only SUPPLIER’s employees with a genuine need to know. It is not intended that this provision should restrict. SUPPLIER’s use of the POS information for market analysis or other information processing purposes or
 
commission payments, so long as the confidentiality of the information is assured.
 
SUPPLIER agrees that in the event of termination of this Agreement by either party, with or without cause, that upon written notice of said termination all POS Reports and information will be returned to DISTRIBUTOR or destroyed and upon DISTRIBUTOR’s written request, SUPPLIER shall furnish DISTRIBUTOR with written certification that said POS Reports and information have been returned to DISTRIBUTOR or destroyed. The information in a Point-of-Sale Report shall not be used by any of the SUPPLIER’s personnel, agents or by any of the SUPPLIER’s other authorized DISTRIBUTOR’s to the detriment, or damage, of the DISTRIBUTOR or the DISTRIBUTOR’s sales of any products to any of its customers.
 
 
 
 
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2.5 Audit and Inspection. Not more than twice annually, upon reasonable prior written notice, DISTRIBUTOR shall permit SUPPLIER, at SUPPLIER’s sole cost and expense, to (i) audit those records of DISTRIBUTOR which pertain solely and exclusively to purchases of Products under this Agreement for the previous twelve (12) months or from and after the last such audit, whichever period is shorter and which are located at DISTRIBUTOR’s principal place and branch locations of business, and (ii) perform an inventory of all Products purchased hereunder by DISTRIBUTOR at each location; provided, however, that such audit and inventory are carried out at reasonable times and in a manner that will not disrupt or otherwise materially adversely impact the conduct of DISTRIUBTOR’s business.
 
2.6 Distributor Policies. Distributor further agrees to promptly implement and maintain all of Supplier’s sales and distribution policies, as such policies may exist from time to time. In addition, Distributor hereby agrees to comply with and to strictly adhere to and follow any and all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established by Supplier from time to time with respect to the marketing, sale and servicing of customers and potential customers for the Products and to satisfy any and all quality standards established from time to time with respect thereto by Supplier.
 
 
3. Responsibilities of SUPPLIER . SUPPLIER, at its cost and expense, shall cooperate with and assist DISTRIBUTOR in performing its duties under this Agreement and shall utilize its best efforts commensurate with its overall business to promote the sale and distribution of the Products. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
 
 
3.1 Training. SUPPLIER shall provide DISTRIBUTOR’s sales organization with all necessary and appropriate Product sales training, support and assistance.
 
 
3.2 Literature. SUPPLIER shall furnish DISTRIBUTOR with a reasonable supply of current price and product information including price lists, sales literature, books, specifications sheets, catalogues, promotional plans and information and the like as SUPPLIER may prepare for nationwide distribution and shall also provide DISTRIBUTOR with such training, technical and sales support and assistance (including sales forecasting and planning assistance) as may be necessary to assist DISTRIBUTOR in effectively carrying out its activities under this Agreement.

 
 
 
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3.3 Advertising, Promotion and Referrals. SUPPLIER shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business, to advertise the Products on a nationwide basis and shall take all reasonable steps to inform the public that DISTRIBUTOR is an authorized distributor of the products and to encourage customers or potential customers for the product to order the same from its distributors including DISTRIBUTOR and shall refer to DISTRIBUTOR leads, orders, customers and potential customers involving quantities of the Products customarily handled by distributors.
 
 
3.4 Quality Control. SUPPLIER shall establish and maintain quality control procedures for product manufacturing, handling and testing, including but not limited to, electrostatic discharge sensitivity procedures and other customary programs as are necessary to ensure that the Products, as manufactured and sold to DISTRIBUTOR, are the highest quality and reliability.
 
 
3.5 Compliance with Laws. SUPPLIER warrants that the Products, as manufactured and sold to DISTRIBUTOR, are in full compliance with applicable laws, standards, codes and regulations, are duly marked and labeled and are suitable for resale or other distribution by DISTRIBUTOR.
 
4. Orders; Delivery; Rescheduling; Cancellation
 
 
4.1 Orders. DISTRIBUTOR may place written, telefaxed, telexed or electronically transmitted purchase orders or oral purchase orders confirmed in writing within ten (10) business days. Such purchase orders shall describe the Products ordered, the quantities requested, delivery dates requested, prices and shipping instructions, where appropriate. SUPPLIER shall acknowledge acceptance of each order in writing, by telefax, telex, or electronic transmission at the earliest practicable date, but in any event within ten (10) business days following receipt thereof. In such acceptance, SUPPLIER shall confirm DISTRIBUTOR’s requested delivery date as the shipment date or specify an alternative shipment date (“Acknowledged Shipment Date”). If the Acknowledged Shipment Date is more than thirty (30) days later than DISTRIBUTOR’s requested delivery date, DISTRIBUTOR, at its election, may cancel the order without the payment of a penalty or charge; provided, however, that DISTRIBUTOR shall receive credit for any such order to establish quantities purchased, quantity discounts and the like, where applicable, as if such order had been fulfilled.

 
 
 
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4.2 Method of Shipping. All shipments from SUPPLIER’s F.O.B. point shall be made in accordance with DISTRIBUTOR’s then current shipping instructions. DISTRIBUTOR’s shipping instructions are subject to change upon written notice from DISTRIBUTOR. If SUPPLIER elects to ship otherwise than in keeping with the shipping instructions, it shall do so at its own cost and bear all risk of loss until the shipment is received by DISTRIBUTOR. In the absence of specific instructions from DISTRIBUTOR, the shipping and packaging method shall be at the discretion of SUPPLIER, provided that SUPPLIER shall, consistent with sound business practice, select a method of shipping and packaging which is suitable for the Product. In the event of any misdelivery by the carrier, SUPPLIER shall assist DISTRIBUTOR in tracing the shipment and obtaining delivery of the Products.
 
 
4.3 Rescheduling and Cancellation. DISTRIBUTOR may, upon at least forty five (45) days prior written notice, reschedule or cancel the Acknowledged Order without cost, penalty or additional charge to DISTRIBUTOR except orders stipulated as NCNR or requirement of 90 days notice of change, provided, however, that DISTRIBUTOR may not reschedule any order for delivery after the termination or expiration of this Agreement unless agreed to by SUPPLIER.
 
 
4.4 Acceptance.   DISTRIBUTOR shall be deemed to have accepted Products upon delivery to and inspection by Distributor, unless DISTRIBUTOR notifies SUPPLIER within thirty (30) days after delivery that the Products are rejected because they are defective or do not conform to the SUPPLIER’s applicable warranty, the terms of this Agreement or DISTRIBUTOR’s order.
 
 
4.5 Early Shipments. DISTRIBUTOR shall have the right to accept or reject any and all Products delivered prior to their Acknowledged Shipment Date. If SUPPLIER is notified of DISTRIBUTOR’s intention to reject and return any such delivery, it shall issue (or shall be deemed to have issued) a Return Material Authorization within five (5) business days. The return shall be made freight collect. If DISTRIBUTOR elects to accept any such delivery, DISTRIBUTOR shall not become obligated to pay any invoices submitted therefor until thirty (30) after the Acknowledged Shipment Date.

 
 
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Prices. The prices for Products purchased under this Agreement shall be as set forth in SUPPLIER’s Price List in effect as of the date of this Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A. The prices shown in Exhibit A are subject to change upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice from SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR.
 
 
5.1 Price Increases. Prior to the effective date of a price increase, DISTRIBUTOR may order Products for delivery at the prior (i.e., lower) price. All Products shipped under orders placed by DISTRIBUTOR prior to the effective date of any price increase shall be shipped and invoiced at the price in effect at the time of order placement.
 
 
5.2 SUPPLIER’s Representation. SUPPLER represents and warrants that the practices and policies, including any prices or discounts extended to DISTRIBUTOR in connection with the Products, comply with all applicable laws and are not, and will not be, less favorable than those extended to other purchasers of similar quantities of Products from SUPPLIER for resale or other distribution.
 
 
5.3 F.O.B.   All prices are F.O. B. SUPPLIER’s domestic shipping facility at Deer Park, New York.
 
 
5.4 Sales Taxes, Export and Other Charges. DISTRIBUTOR shall be responsible for any and all applicable sales or use taxes pertaining to its purchase of the Products, and, if Products are to be delivered by Supplier to points outside the domestic United States, the cost of export packing, export duties, licenses, and fees, if included as a separate item on the invoices sent
 
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5.5 Risk of Loss . DISTRIBUTOR shall assume all risk of loss and pay all costs of insurance for the Products upon SUPPLIER’s delivery thereof to a common carrier.
 
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Terms of Payment. SUPPLLIER shall invoice DISTRIBUTOR upon shipment of each order. Such invoices shall be due and payable by DISTRIBUTOR within thirty (30) days following DISTRIBUTOR’s acceptance of the Products or DISTRIBUTOR’s receipt of the invoice, whichever is later. DISTRIBUTOR shall be entitled to a prompt payment discount of ONE percent ( 1 % ) if payment is made within ten (10) days of the due date of any such invoice.

 
 
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7. Return of Product.
 
 
7.1 Bi-annual Rotation. Within three (3) months following each half year period of this Agreement determined as of the commencement date of this Agreement, six (6) month DISTRIBUTOR may return to SUPPLIER, for credit, a quantity of Products the value of which shall not exceed TEN percent (10 %) of the net sales dollars invoiced by SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR for all products purchased by DISTRIBUTOR during the preceding Contract 6 months. Credit issued for such returned Products shall equal the price paid by DISTRIBUTOR, less any prior credits. DISTRIBUTOR may make such returns from one or more stocking locations. The foregoing return privilege shall be subject to the following:
 
 
7.1.1 The Products must be returned in their original unopened packaging where feasible, or if not feasible, must be free of damage and be in merchantable condition. SUPPLIER agrees to furnish packaging materials when requested by DISTRIBUTOR: All date coded products must be within one (1) year of date code.
 
 
7.1.2 Prior to returning any Products, DISTRIBUTOR must obtain a Return Authorization from SUPPLIER, which shall be given to DISTRIBUTOR within thirty (30) days of request by DISTRIBUTOR; and
 
 
7.1.3 All Products returned under this Subsection 7.1 shall be shipped F.O.B. SUPPLIERS domestic facility at 95 E. Jefryn Blvd.., Deer Park, NY 11729 , freight and shipping charges prepaid by DISTRIBUTOR.
 
7.1.4 DISTRIBUTOR must place offsetting order equal to / or greater than stock rotation RMA at the same time RMA is given. Stock rotation RMA will not
 
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7.2 New Products. For purposes hereof, the term “New Products” shall mean any and all Products (i) ordered by DISTRIBUTOR under its initial stocking order (i.e., ordered within ninety (90) days of the date of this Agreement of (ii) added to the Products listed in Exhibit A and ordered within ninety (90) days of the date of such addition. Within six (6) months following the date of this Agreement or following the date of any New Product is added hereunder, whichever is later, DISTRIBUTOR may elect to return to SUPPLIER, for credit, any and all of such New Products in its inventory. Such return is subject to all of the terms and conditions of Subsection 7.1 above, except of Subsection 7.1.2 thereof. Returns of new Products under this Subsection 7.2 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
 
 
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8. Product Changes.
 
 
8.1 Discontinuance and Obsolescence. SUPPLIER reserves the right to discontinue the manufacture of sale of, or otherwise render or treat as obsolete, any or all of the Products covered by this Agreement upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR may, in its discretion, within thirty (30) days following receipt of such notice, notify SUPPLIER in writing of its intention to return any or all Products so discontinued or rendered obsolete which remain in its inventory and shall receive a credit for such Products equal to the net price paid by DISTRIBUTOR for the same, provided that said Products are returned within thirty (30) days of the date of DISTRIBUTOR’s receipt of SUPPLIER’s Return Material Authorization, which RMA shall be promptly issued by SUPPLIER. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.1 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTION under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
8.2 Modification of Products. SUPPLIER shall give DISTRIBUTOR at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of all engineering modifications that will affect products in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory if such changes affect form, fit, or function, or if the modifications will preclude or materially limit the salability of DISTRIBUTOR’s affected inventory of Products once the engineering modifications are implemented. SUPPLIER shall work with DISTRIBUTOR to move the affected inventory through resale or repurchase for ninety (90) days following such notification. If, after the above efforts, affected Product still remains in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory, SUPPLIER agrees to replace it with upgraded Products within one hundred twenty (120) days of the official public announcement of such modification or SUPPLIER’s first shipment of the modified Product, whichever occurs first. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns or replacements. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.2 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.

 
 
 
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8.3 Introduction of New Products. SUPPLIER shall give DISTRIBUTOR at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of the introduction of any New Products that preclude or materially limit DISTRIBUTOR from selling any Products in its inventory, and shall work with DISTRIBUTOR to move the affected inventory through resale or repurchase for 90 days, following such notification. If, after the above efforts, affected Products still remains in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory, SUPPLIER agrees to replace them with the New Products within one hundred twenty (120) days of the official public announcement of such New Products or SUPPLIER’s first shipment of New Products, whichever occurs first. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.3 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
8.4 Return Material Authorization. A Return Material Authorization shall be issued by SUPPLIER within thirty (30) days of any request for the same by DISTRIBUTOR when required in connection with any return request under this Agreement.
 
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Warranty; Compliance With Laws.
 
 
9.1 Standard Warranty. The Products shall be covered by SUPPLIER’s standard warranty terms and provisions, copies of which are annexed to this Agreement as Exhibit B; provided, however, that the warranty coverage shall be no less than the following: (i) the warranty period set forth therein shall run for at least one (1) year following DISTRIBUTOR’s shipment of any Product to it’s customer; (ii) SUPPLIER shall extend such warranty directly to DISTRIBUTOR’s customer as if such customer had purchased the Product directly from SUPPLIER; (iii) SUPPLIER shall warrant the Product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service and shall repair or replace at its cost any defective Product (or issue a credit or refund, as the case may be, based on the purchase price paid therefor; and (iv) SUPPLIER shall pay (or refund the amount of) all freight and shipping charges for any defective Product returned.
 
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Special Purchases . SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR may at any time during the term of this Agreement enter into separate agreements for the special purchase of other Products, including non- standard Products and Products in greater quantities than those set forth in SUPPLIER’s then current Published Price List, and such agreements shall be subject to all terms and conditions hereof unless inconsistent with the terms of such special agreements or unless otherwise agreed.
 
 
 
 
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Cooperative Advertising. To assist DISTRIBUTOR in advertising and promoting the Products, SUPPLIER shall accrue into the special advertising fund two and a half percent (2.5 %)   of the net sales dollars invoiced to DISTRIBUTORS each month. Amounts in such fund shall be used by DISTRIBUTOR in connection with advertising and other promotional efforts approved by both DISTRIBUTOR and SUPPLIER.
 
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Term and Termination.
 
 
12.1 Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one (1) year commencing on October 19, 2009   This Agreement, thereafter, shall automatically renew and extend annually for a one (1) year term unless either Party has given the other at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the term written notice of its intention not to renew the Agreement.
 
 
12.2 Termination for Convenience. Either SUPPLIER or DISTRIBUTOR may at any time terminate this Agreement without cause and for its convenience by giving ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other. Both SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR represent that they have considered the making of expenditures in preparing to perform under this Agreement, as well as the possible losses which might result in the event of any termination of the Agreement.
 
 
12.3 Immediately upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, Distributor shall immediately and forever cease to solicit orders for Products and shall immediately cease to represent or to hold itself out in any manner that Distributor is associated with Supplier.
 
12.4 Events of Default. Any of the following shall constitute a default under this Agreement.
 
12.4.1 Except as otherwise permitted under Subsection 17.04 of this Agreement, the assignment
 
by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER of this Agreement or any of its respective rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party (the word “assign”
 
to include, with out limiting the generality thereof, a merger, sale of any substantial portion of assets or business or any similar transaction);
 
 
12.4.2 DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER’S failure to perform or observe any of its obligations hereunder for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice thereof from the other; or if the breach is of such a nature that it could not reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period, DISTRIBUTOR’s or SUPPLIER’s failure within such thirty (30) days to commence to cure the breach and, thereafter, proceed with due diligence to cure it; or
 

 
 
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12.4.3 The assignment by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER of its business for the benefit of creditors, or the filing of a petition by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER under the Bankruptcy Code or any similar statute, or the filing of such a petition against either of them which is not discharged or stayed within sixty (60) days, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer to take charge of DISTRIBUTOR’s or SUPPLIER’s property, or any other act indicative of bankruptcy or insolvency, or the determination by
 
Supplier, in its sole discretion, that Distributor lacks the financial resources to satisfactorily perform its obligations and/or duties hereunder.
 
 
12.5 Remedies Upon Default. In the event of any default set forth in Subsection 13.4 above, the non-defaulting party may, at its option:
 
 
12.5.1 Proceed by any lawful means to enforce performance of this Agreement and to recover damages for a breach thereof (and the breaching party agrees to bear the other’s costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in any judicial action to enforce such performance or recover such damages if the aggrieved party is determined to be entitled to such relief in such action;
 
12.5.2 Terminate this Agreement for cause by written notice and proceed by any lawful means to recover damages for breach thereof; or
 
12.5.3 Avail itself of any other lawful remedy available under law or equity.
 
 
12.5.4 The rights and remedies under Subsection 13.5.1, 13.5.2, and 13.5.3 above are intended to be cumulative and not exclusive, so that the non-defaulting party can elect to pursue any one or more of the same.
 
12.6 Return of Inventory
 
 
12.6.1 In the event SUPPLIER terminates this Agreement without cause or elects not to renew the same, or DISTRIBUTOR terminates this Agreement for cause, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from DISTRIBUTOR any and all unsold Products designated by DISTRIBUTOR from its inventory at the price paid therefor by DISTRIBUTOR, less any prior credits granted by SUPPLIER on such Products. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with such repurchases.
 
 
 
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12.6.2 In the event DISTRIBUTOR terminates this Agreement without cause or elects not to renew the same, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from DISTRIBUTOR from its inventory at the same price as set forth in Subsection 12.6.1 above. A twenty percent (20%) handling charge may be deducted by SUPPLIER from the purchase price to be paid by DISTRIBUTOR for all Products returned in salable condition in opened or non-original packaging. DISTRIBUTOR shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with such repurchases.
 
 
12.6.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, SUPPLIER shall be required to accept only those Products which are in their original unopened packaging or, where not in such packaging, are undamaged and in salable or merchantable condition after testing and inspection by SUPPLIER.
 
 
12.7 Outstanding Order . In the event of any termination, SUPPLIER shall, if requested to do so by DISTRIBUTOR, honor any open DISTRIBUTOR purchase order then outstanding.
 
 
12.8 Release. No termination of this Agreement shall affect any obligation of either party to pay amounts due to the other hereunder and all such payments shall be made when due.
 
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Trademarks; Trade Names. This Agreement shall not create, and SUPPLIER shall have no right in, or to the use of, any trademark, trade name, logo, service mark or other mark, identification or name of DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR recognizes SUPPLIER’s ownership of, and right to use, certain trademarks, trade names, logos and other marks, and names and acknowledges that, except as hereinafter set forth, DISTRIBUTOR has no right in, or to use, any thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, DISTRIBUTOR is hereby granted a non-exclusive right to use SUPPLIER’s trademarks, trade names, logos and other marks and names for the purposes of identifying itself to the public as an authorized distributor of the Products and for advertising and otherwise promoting the resale, lease or servicing of any products purchased under this Agreement.
 
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Confidential Information. SUPPLIER, SUPPLIER’s authorized representatives and DISTRIBUTOR shall each receive and maintain in confidence any and all proprietary information, trade secrets or other know-how belonging to the other (including, but not limited to, knowledge of manufacturing or technical processes, financial and systems data, customer information and resale reports), (Confidential Information), which is expressly designated and conspicuously marked confidential except and to the extent that disclosure of any Confidential Information is (i) required by any law or governmental regulation or the decree of a court having competent jurisdiction or (ii) enters into or

 
 
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exists in the public domain without the act of the party obligated to maintain such confidentiality hereunder). Without limiting the foregoing, all books, documents, records and other material and information made known to SUPPLIER or SUPPLIER’s authorized representatives by DISTRIBUTOR pursuant to Subsection 2.4 of this Agreement are hereby designated as confidential.
 
This Section 16 shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.
 
15. General
 
1 5.01 Entire Agreement.  This Agreement supersedes all prior communications or understandings between DISTRIBUTOR and SUPPLIER and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters covered herein. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and those of any order, quotation, solicitation or other communication from one party to the other, the terms of this Agreement shall be controlling.
 
 
15.02 Amendment. This Agreement cannot be changed, modified or amended unless such change, modification, or amendment is in writing and executed by the party against which the enforcement of such change, modification or amendment is sought.
 
 
15.03 Governing Law. This Agreement is made in, governed by, and shall be construed solely in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York .
 
 
15.04 Assignment. Neither party shall have the right to assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the other except that either party may make such an assignment to another corporation wholly owned by or under common control with it. For purposes hereof, the term “assign” shall include, without limitation, a merger, sale of assets or business, or other transfer of control by operation of law or otherwise.
 
 
15.05 Authority. Both parties represent and warrant to each other that they have the right and lawful authority to enter into this Agreement for the purposes herein and that there are no other outstanding agreements or obligations inconsistent with the terms and provisions hereof.

 
 
 
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15.06 Paragraph headings. Paragraph headings and numbers have been inserted for convenience of reference only, and if there shall be any conflict between any such headings and numbers and text of this Agreement, the text shall control.
 
 
15.07 Waiver. Waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other term or condition or breach of this Agreement
 
 
15.08 Notices. Notices and other communications by either party under this Agreement shall be deemed given when delivered by hand or deposited in the United States mail as certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the chief executive officer of the other party at its then principal place of business as follows.
 
If to SUPPLIER:
 
Steve Lubman
Challenge Electronics. Inc.
95 E. Jefryn Blvd.
Deer Park, NY 11729
 
 
If to DISTRIBUTOR:
 
Herschel M. Segall
Cam RPC Electronics
650 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
 
 
With a copy to:
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15.09 Invalidity of Provisions. In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be overly broad in scope, duration or area of applicability, the court considering the same shall have the power and hereby is authorized and directed to modify such term or provision to limit such scope, duration or area, or all of them, so that such term or provision is no longer overly broad and to enforce the same as so limited. Subject to the foregoing sentence, in the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision and shall not affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
 
 
 
 
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15.10 Consent Not Unreasonably Withheld. Whenever any consent, action or authorization is required or requested of SUPPLIER hereunder, such consent, action or authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
 
 
15,11 Force Majeure. Nonperformance under this Agreement shall be excused, and neither party shall be liable for any loss, damage, penalty or expense, to the extent that such performance is rendered impossible or delayed by fire, flood, act of God or the public enemy, act of the Government, labor difficulties, riot, inability to obtain materials or any other cause where the failure to perform or delay is beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party and without the negligence of such party.
 
 
15.12 Relationship of Parties. The relationship between the parties hereto shall be that of independent contractors, each being in full control of its own business Under no circumstances shall either party have the right or authority, expressed or implied, to act or make any commitment on behalf of or bind the other or represent the other as its agent in any way. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a joint venture or partnership between SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR.
 
AGREED TO THIS ACCEPTED THIS
 
 
 
16th day of October, 2009     21 day of October, 2009  
         
/s/ Steve Lubman
   
/s/ Herschel M. Segall
 
Name (signature)
   
Name (signature)
 
95 E. Jefryn Blvd.
   
650 Alpha Drive
 
Deer Park, NY 11729     Pittsburgh, PA 15238  
         
By: Steve Lubman      By:Herschel M. Segall  
Title: President     Title: President  
         
 
 
 
Note: On all Challenge Electronics business at account Respironics, Cam RPC will be 100% protected.
 
 
 
 
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Challenge Electronics, Inc.
Distributorship Agreement
 
Agreement entered into, by and between, Challenge Electronics , a New York corporation having its principal place of business at 95 E. Jefryn., Deer Park, NY 11729 , and Nu-Way Electronics, a corporation having its principal place of business at:
 
Nu-Way Electronics
 
165 Martin Lane
 
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
 
WHEREAS, Supplier is engaged in the supply of high quality electronic products including buzzers, transducer, microphones and speakers, to both original equipment manufacturers who incorporate Supplier’s products into their finished goods and to distributors of Supplier’s product lines;
 
WHEREAS, Supplier desires to appoint Distributor as Supplier’s non-exclusive distributor for such Products in the Territory hereinafter described; and
 
WHEREAS, Distributor desires to be appointed Supplier’s non-exclusive Distributor upon the terms and conditions contained hereinafter.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
 
1. Appointment of Distributor.   SUPPLIER appoints DISTRIBUTOR on a nonexclusive basis to
 
serve during the term of this Agreement as an authorized distributor of the Products within the Territory, and DISTRIBUTOR accepts such appointment. In its capacity as a Distributor of the Products, Distributor shall purchase Products from Supplier for its own account and for resale to third parties.
 
Distributor further acknowledges and agrees that Distributor is not required to, nor has Distributor paid any money, or tendered any valuable consideration not described herein, for the right to act and serve as a distributor for Supplier.

 
 
 
 

 
 
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Distributor hereby represents and acknowledges that Distributor has adequate financial resources to adequately serve as Supplier’s distributor in the Territory, and hereby further agrees and acknowledges that Supplier has relied upon such representation in its appointment of Distributor hereunder. Distributor hereby further acknowledges that Supplier’s reputation and the good will of its customers in the Territory is dependent upon the quality of services performed hereunder by Distributor, and that Supplier will suffer irreparable harm in the event Distributor fails to satisfactorily perform its obligations and duties as a distributor hereunder. SUPPLIER shall be free to distribute the products within the Territory either directly or through other distributors or dealers.
 
 
1.1 Definition of “Products.” The term “Products” shall mean all products offered for sale by SUPPLIER generally, as set forth and described in SUPPLIER’s then current Published Price List (Price List) as attached hereto as Exhibit A. (Products may be added to the Price List or deleted therefrom by SUPPLIER upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to DISTRIBUTOR). Additional Products may be added to this Agreement, including Products specified in SUPPLIER’s Price List but not approved for distributor stocking, by mutual agreement between the parties.
 
1.2 Definition of “Territory”. The term “Territory” shall mean the geographic area(s) known as:
 
All United States, Mexico and Canada
 
 
2. Responsibilities of DISTRIBUTOR . DISTRIBUTOR shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business, and shall devote such management, manpower, and time as may be reasonably necessary to conduct a mutually agreed to program to sell and to promote the sale, lease or other distribution of the Products within the Territory.
 
 
2.1 Inventory. DISTRIBUTOR shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business to maintain a representative inventory of Products in reasonably sufficient quantities to provide reasonably adequate and timely delivery to DISTRIBUTOR customers.
 
 
2.2 Sales, Marketing and Promotion. DISTRIBUTOR shall maintain a competent sales force to market the Products and shall, consistent with its own business judgment, advertise or otherwise promote the sale, lease or other distribution of the Products (including the establishment of promotional campaigns, advertising in trade journals and the like) within the Territory.

 
 
 
 

 
 
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2.3 Training Programs. DISTRIBUTOR and its employees shall participate, when and to the extent appropriate, in such training programs as may be offered by SUPPLIER, to the extent that such participation does not materially detract from the conduct of DISTRIBUTORS business.
 
 
2.4 Reports. DISTRIBUTOR shall send to SUPPLIER, within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar month, a written or electronic Point of Sale Report (“POS Reports”) indicating the quantities of all Products sold by Product type, including model number, and customer name, address and zip code and such other information pertaining solely to DISTRIBUTOR’s resale’s under this Agreement as SUPPLIER may reasonably request.
 
SUPPLIER recognizes and respects the Distributor’s proprietary rights and interest in the information contained in Distributor’s POS Reports. SUPPLIER agrees these reports and information contained therein (in whatever form submitted) are and remain the property of the Distributor. SUPPLIER agrees to return or destroy the reports within sixty (60) days after submittal (and on Distributor’s written request to certify in writing that they have all been destroyed), and further agrees to use its best efforts to keep confidential and not to disclose to any Third Party the information contained in the POS Reports, and to restrict its availability and use to only SUPPLIER’s employees with a genuine need to know. Supplier agrees these reports and to restrict its availability and use to only SUPPLIER’s employees with a genuine need to know. It is not intended that this provision should restrict. SUPPLIER’s use of the POS information for market analysis or other information processing purposes or
 
commission payments, so long as the confidentiality of the information is assured.
 
SUPPLIER agrees that in the event of termination of this Agreement by either party, with or without cause, that upon written notice of said termination all POS Reports and information will be returned to DISTRIBUTOR or destroyed and upon DISTRIBUTOR’s written request, SUPPLIER shall furnish DISTRIBUTOR with written certification that said POS Reports and information have been returned to DISTRIBUTOR or destroyed. The information in a Point-of-Sale Report shall not be used by any of the SUPPLIER’s personnel, agents or by any of the SUPPLIER’s other authorized DISTRIBUTOR’s to the detriment, or damage, of the DISTRIBUTOR or the DISTRIBUTOR’s sales of any products to any of its customers.

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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2.5 Audit and Inspection. Not more than twice annually, upon reasonable prior written notice, DISTRIBUTOR shall permit SUPPLIER, at SUPPLIER’s sole cost and expense, to (i) audit those records of DISTRIBUTOR which pertain solely and exclusively to purchases of Products under this Agreement for the previous twelve (12) months or from and after the last such audit, whichever period is shorter and which are located at DISTRIBUTOR’s principal place and branch locations of business, and (ii) perform an inventory of all Products purchased hereunder by DISTRIBUTOR at each location; provided, however, that such audit and inventory are carried out at reasonable times and in a manner that will not disrupt or otherwise materially adversely impact the conduct of DISTRIUBTOR’s business.
 
2.6 Distributor Policies. Distributor further agrees to promptly implement and maintain all of Supplier’s sales and distribution policies, as such policies may exist from time to time. In addition, Distributor hereby agrees to comply with and to strictly adhere to and follow any and all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established by Supplier from time to time with respect to the marketing, sale and servicing of customers and potential customers for the Products and to satisfy any and all quality standards established from time to time with respect thereto by Supplier.
 
 
3. Responsibilities of SUPPLIER . SUPPLIER, at its cost and expense, shall cooperate with and assist DISTRIBUTOR in performing its duties under this Agreement and shall utilize its best efforts commensurate with its overall business to promote the sale and distribution of the Products. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
 
 
3.1 Training. SUPPLIER shall provide DISTRIBUTOR’s sales organization with all necessary and appropriate Product sales training, support and assistance.
 
 
3.2 Literature. SUPPLIER shall furnish DISTRIBUTOR with a reasonable supply of current price and product information including price lists, sales literature, books, specifications sheets, catalogues, promotional plans and information and the like as SUPPLIER may prepare for nationwide distribution and shall also provide DISTRIBUTOR with such training, technical and sales support and assistance (including sales forecasting and planning assistance) as may be necessary to assist DISTRIBUTOR in effectively carrying out its activities under this Agreement.

 
 
 

 
 
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3.3 Advertising, Promotion and Referrals. SUPPLIER shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business, to advertise the Products on a nationwide basis and shall take all reasonable steps to inform the public that DISTRIBUTOR is an authorized distributor of the products and to encourage customers or potential customers for the product to order the same from its distributors including DISTRIBUTOR and shall refer to DISTRIBUTOR leads, orders, customers and potential customers involving quantities of the Products customarily handled by distributors.
 
 
3.4 Quality Control. SUPPLIER shall establish and maintain quality control procedures for product manufacturing, handling and testing, including but not limited to, electrostatic discharge sensitivity procedures and other customary programs as are necessary to ensure that the Products, as manufactured and sold to DISTRIBUTOR, are the highest quality and reliability.
 
 
3.5 Compliance with Laws. SUPPLIER warrants that the Products, as manufactured and sold to DISTRIBUTOR, are in full compliance with applicable laws, standards, codes and regulations, are duly marked and labeled and are suitable for resale or other distribution by DISTRIBUTOR.
 
4. Orders; Delivery; Rescheduling; Cancellation
 
 
4.1 Orders. DISTRIBUTOR may place written, telefaxed, telexed or electronically transmitted purchase orders or oral purchase orders confirmed in writing within ten (10) business days. Such purchase orders shall describe the Products ordered, the quantities requested, delivery dates requested, prices and shipping instructions, where appropriate. SUPPLIER shall acknowledge acceptance of each order in writing, by telefax, telex, or electronic transmission at the earliest practicable date, but in any event within ten (10) business days following receipt thereof. In such acceptance, SUPPLIER shall confirm DISTRIBUTOR’s requested delivery date as the shipment date or specify an alternative shipment date (“Acknowledged Shipment Date”). If the Acknowledged Shipment Date is more than thirty (30) days later than DISTRIBUTOR’s requested delivery date, DISTRIBUTOR, at its election, may cancel the order without the payment of a penalty or charge; provided, however, that DISTRIBUTOR shall receive credit for any such order to establish quantities purchased, quantity discounts and the like, where applicable, as if such order had been fulfilled.

 
 
 
 

 
 
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4.2 Method of Shipping. All shipments from SUPPLIER’s F.O.B. point shall be made in accordance with DISTRIBUTOR’s then current shipping instructions. DISTRIBUTOR’s shipping instructions are subject to change upon written notice from DISTRIBUTOR. If SUPPLIER elects to ship otherwise than in keeping with the shipping instructions, it shall do so at its own cost and bear all risk of loss until the shipment is received by DISTRIBUTOR. In the absence of specific instructions from DISTRIBUTOR, the shipping and packaging method shall be at the discretion of SUPPLIER, provided that SUPPLIER shall, consistent with sound business practice, select a method of shipping and packaging which is suitable for the Product. In the event of any misdelivery by the carrier, SUPPLIER shall assist DISTRIBUTOR in tracing the shipment and obtaining delivery of the Products.
 
 
4.3 Rescheduling and Cancellation. DISTRIBUTOR may, upon at least forty five (45) days prior written notice, reschedule or cancel the Acknowledged Order without cost, penalty or additional charge to DISTRIBUTOR except orders stipulated as NCNR or requirement of 90 days notice of change, provided, however, that DISTRIBUTOR may not reschedule any order for delivery after the termination or expiration of this Agreement unless agreed to by SUPPLIER.
 
 
4.4 Acceptance.   DISTRIBUTOR shall be deemed to have accepted Products upon delivery to and inspection by Distributor, unless DISTRIBUTOR notifies SUPPLIER within thirty (30) days after delivery that the Products are rejected because they are defective or do not conform to the SUPPLIER’s applicable warranty, the terms of this Agreement or DISTRIBUTOR’s order.
 
 
4.5 Early Shipments. DISTRIBUTOR shall have the right to accept or reject any and all Products delivered prior to their Acknowledged Shipment Date. If SUPPLIER is notified of DISTRIBUTOR’s intention to reject and return any such delivery, it shall issue (or shall be deemed to have issued) a Return Material Authorization within five (5) business days. The return shall be made freight collect. If DISTRIBUTOR elects to accept any such delivery, DISTRIBUTOR shall not become obligated to pay any invoices submitted therefor until thirty (30) after the Acknowledged Shipment Date.

 
 
 

 
 
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Prices. The prices for Products purchased under this Agreement shall be as set forth in SUPPLIER’s Price List in effect as of the date of this Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A. The prices shown in Exhibit A are subject to change upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice from SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR.
 
 
5.1 Price Increases. Prior to the effective date of a price increase, DISTRIBUTOR may order Products for delivery at the prior (i.e., lower) price. All Products shipped under orders placed by DISTRIBUTOR prior to the effective date of any price increase shall be shipped and invoiced at the price in effect at the time of order placement.
 
 
5.2 SUPPLIER’s Representation. SUPPLER represents and warrants that the practices and policies, including any prices or discounts extended to DISTRIBUTOR in connection with the Products, comply with all applicable laws and are not, and will not be, less favorable than those extended to other purchasers of similar quantities of Products from SUPPLIER for resale or other distribution.
 
 
5.3   F.O.B.   All prices are F.O. B. SUPPLIER’s domestic shipping facility at Deer Park, New York.
 
 
5.4 Sales Taxes, Export and Other Charges. DISTRIBUTOR shall be responsible for any and all applicable sales or use taxes pertaining to its purchase of the Products, and, if Products are to be delivered by Supplier to points outside the domestic United States, the cost of export packing, export duties, licenses, and fees, if included as a separate item on the invoices sent
 
by SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR.
 
 
5.5 Risk of Loss . DISTRIBUTOR shall assume all risk of loss and pay all costs of insurance for the Products upon SUPPLIER’s delivery thereof to a common carrier.
 
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Terms of Payment. SUPPLLIER shall invoice DISTRIBUTOR upon shipment of each order. Such invoices shall be due and payable by DISTRIBUTOR within thirty (30) days following DISTRIBUTOR’s acceptance of the Products or DISTRIBUTOR’s receipt of the invoice, whichever is later. DISTRIBUTOR shall be entitled to a prompt payment discount of ONE percent ( 1 % ) if payment is made within ten (10) days of the due date of any such invoice.

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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7. Return of Product.
 
 
7.1 Bi-annual Rotation. Within three (3) months following each half year period of this Agreement determined as of the commencement date of this Agreement, six (6) month DISTRIBUTOR may return to SUPPLIER, for credit, a quantity of Products the value of which shall not exceed TEN percent (10 %) of the net sales dollars invoiced by SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR for all products purchased by DISTRIBUTOR during the preceding Contract 6 months. Credit issued for such returned Products shall equal the price paid by DISTRIBUTOR, less any prior credits. DISTRIBUTOR may make such returns from one or more stocking locations. The foregoing return privilege shall be subject to the following:
 
 
7.1.1 The Products must be returned in their original unopened packaging where feasible, or if not feasible, must be free of damage and be in merchantable condition. SUPPLIER agrees to furnish packaging materials when requested by DISTRIBUTOR: All date coded products must be within one (1) year of date code.
 
 
7.1.2 Prior to returning any Products, DISTRIBUTOR must obtain a Return Authorization from SUPPLIER, which shall be given to DISTRIBUTOR within thirty (30) days of request by DISTRIBUTOR; and
 
 
7.1.3 All Products returned under this Subsection 7.1 shall be shipped F.O.B. SUPPLIERS domestic facility at 95 E. Jefryn Blvd.., Deer Park, NY 11729 , freight and shipping charges prepaid by DISTRIBUTOR.
 
7.1.4 DISTRIBUTOR must place offsetting order equal to / or greater than stock rotation RMA at the same time RMA is given. Stock rotation RMA will not be giving with out offsetting order.
 
 
7.2 New Products. For purposes hereof, the term “New Products” shall mean any and all Products (i) ordered by DISTRIBUTOR under its initial stocking order (i.e., ordered within ninety (90) days of the date of this Agreement of (ii) added to the Products listed in Exhibit A and ordered within ninety (90) days of the date of such addition. Within six (6) months following the date of this Agreement or following the date of any New Product is added hereunder, whichever is later, DISTRIBUTOR may elect to return to SUPPLIER, for credit, any and all of such New Products in its inventory. Such return is subject to all of the terms and conditions of Subsection 7.1 above, except of Subsection 7.1.2 thereof. Returns of new Products under this Subsection 7.2 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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8. Product Changes.
 
 
8.1 Discontinuance and Obsolescence. SUPPLIER reserves the right to discontinue the manufacture of sale of, or otherwise render or treat as obsolete, any or all of the Products covered by this Agreement upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR may, in its discretion, within thirty (30) days following receipt of such notice, notify SUPPLIER in writing of its intention to return any or all Products so discontinued or rendered obsolete which remain in its inventory and shall receive a credit for such Products equal to the net price paid by DISTRIBUTOR for the same, provided that said Products are returned within thirty (30) days of the date of DISTRIBUTOR’s receipt of SUPPLIER’s Return Material Authorization, which RMA shall be promptly issued by SUPPLIER. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.1 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTION under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
8.2 Modification of Products. SUPPLIER shall give DISTRIBUTOR at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of all engineering modifications that will affect products in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory if such changes affect form, fit, or function, or if the modifications will preclude or materially limit the salability of DISTRIBUTOR’s affected inventory of Products once the engineering modifications are implemented. SUPPLIER shall work with DISTRIBUTOR to move the affected inventory through resale or repurchase for ninety (90) days following such notification. If, after the above efforts, affected Product still remains in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory, SUPPLIER agrees to replace it with upgraded Products within one hundred twenty (120) days of the official public announcement of such modification or SUPPLIER’s first shipment of the modified Product, whichever occurs first. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns or replacements. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.2 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.

 
 
 

 
 
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8.3 Introduction of New Products. SUPPLIER shall give DISTRIBUTOR at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of the introduction of any New Products that preclude or materially limit DISTRIBUTOR from selling any Products in its inventory, and shall work with DISTRIBUTOR to move the affected inventory through resale or repurchase for 90 days, following such notification. If, after the above efforts, affected Products still remains in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory, SUPPLIER agrees to replace them with the New Products within one hundred twenty (120) days of the official public announcement of such New Products or SUPPLIER’s first shipment of New Products, whichever occurs first. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.3 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
8.4 Return Material Authorization. A Return Material Authorization shall be issued by SUPPLIER within thirty (30) days of any request for the same by DISTRIBUTOR when required in connection with any return request under this Agreement.
 
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Warranty; Compliance With Laws.
 
 
9.1 Standard Warranty. The Products shall be covered by SUPPLIER’s standard warranty terms and provisions, copies of which are annexed to this Agreement as Exhibit B; provided, however, that the warranty coverage shall be no less than the following: (i) the warranty period set forth therein shall run for at least one (1) year following DISTRIBUTOR’s shipment of any Product to it’s customer; (ii) SUPPLIER shall extend such warranty directly to DISTRIBUTOR’s customer as if such customer had purchased the Product directly from SUPPLIER; (iii) SUPPLIER shall warrant the Product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service and shall repair or replace at its cost any defective Product (or issue a credit or refund, as the case may be, based on the purchase price paid therefor; and (iv) SUPPLIER shall pay (or refund the amount of) all freight and shipping charges for any defective Product returned.
 
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Special Purchases . SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR may at any time during the term of this Agreement enter into separate agreements for the special purchase of other Products, including non- standard Products and Products in greater quantities than those set forth in SUPPLIER’s then current Published Price List, and such agreements shall be subject to all terms and conditions hereof unless inconsistent with the terms of such special agreements or unless otherwise agreed.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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Cooperative Advertising. To assist DISTRIBUTOR in advertising and promoting the Products, SUPPLIER shall accrue into the special advertising fund two and a half percent (2.5 %)   of the net sales dollars invoiced to DISTRIBUTORS each month. Amounts in such fund shall be used by DISTRIBUTOR in connection with advertising and other promotional efforts approved by both DISTRIBUTOR and SUPPLIER.
 
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Term and Termination.
 
 
12.1 Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one (1) year commencing on October 19, 2009   This Agreement, thereafter, shall automatically renew and extend annually for a one (1) year term unless either Party has given the other at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the term written notice of its intention not to renew the Agreement.
 
 
12.2 Termination for Convenience. Either SUPPLIER or DISTRIBUTOR may at any time terminate this Agreement without cause and for its convenience by giving ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other. Both SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR represent that they have considered the making of expenditures in preparing to perform under this Agreement, as well as the possible losses which might result in the event of any termination of the Agreement.
 
 
12.3 Immediately upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, Distributor shall immediately and forever cease to solicit orders for Products and shall immediately cease to represent or to hold itself out in any manner that Distributor is associated with Supplier.
 
12.4 Events of Default. Any of the following shall constitute a default under this Agreement.
 
12.4.1 Except as otherwise permitted under Subsection 17.04 of this Agreement, the assignment
 
by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER of this Agreement or any of its respective rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party (the word “assign”
 
to include, with out limiting the generality thereof, a merger, sale of any substantial portion of assets or business or any similar transaction);
 
 
12.4.2 DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER’S failure to perform or observe any of its obligations hereunder for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice thereof from the other; or if the breach is of such a nature that it could not reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period, DISTRIBUTOR’s or SUPPLIER’s failure within such thirty (30) days to commence to cure the breach and, thereafter, proceed with due diligence to cure it; or
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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12.4.3 The assignment by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER of its business for the benefit of creditors, or the filing of a petition by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER under the Bankruptcy Code or any similar statute, or the filing of such a petition against either of them which is not discharged or stayed within sixty (60) days, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer to take charge of DISTRIBUTOR’s or SUPPLIER’s property, or any other act indicative of bankruptcy or insolvency, or the determination by
 
Supplier, in its sole discretion, that Distributor lacks the financial resources to satisfactorily perform its obligations and/or duties hereunder.
 
 
12.5 Remedies Upon Default. In the event of any default set forth in Subsection 13.4 above, the non-defaulting party may, at its option:
 
 
12.5.1 Proceed by any lawful means to enforce performance of this Agreement and to recover damages for a breach thereof (and the breaching party agrees to bear the other’s costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in any judicial action to enforce such performance or recover such damages if the aggrieved party is determined to be entitled to such relief in such action;
 
 
12.5.2 Terminate this Agreement for cause by written notice and proceed by any lawful means to recover damages for breach thereof; or
 
12.5.3 Avail itself of any other lawful remedy available under law or equity.
 
 
12.5.4 The rights and remedies under Subsection 13.5.1, 13.5.2, and 13.5.3 above are intended to be cumulative and not exclusive, so that the non-defaulting party can elect to pursue any one or more of the same.
 
12.6 Return of Inventory
 
 
12.6.1 In the event SUPPLIER terminates this Agreement without cause or elects not to renew the same, or DISTRIBUTOR terminates this Agreement for cause, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from DISTRIBUTOR any and all unsold Products designated by DISTRIBUTOR from its inventory at the price paid therefor by DISTRIBUTOR, less any prior credits granted by SUPPLIER on such Products. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with such repurchases.
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
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12.6.2 In the event DISTRIBUTOR terminates this Agreement without cause or elects not to renew the same, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from DISTRIBUTOR from its inventory at the same price as set forth in Subsection 12.6.1 above. A twenty percent (20%) handling
 
charge may be deducted by SUPPLIER from the purchase price to be paid by DISTRIBUTOR for all Products returned in salable condition in opened or non-original packaging. DISTRIBUTOR shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with such repurchases.
 
 
12.6.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, SUPPLIER shall be required to accept only those Products which are in their original unopened packaging or, where not in such packaging, are undamaged and in salable or merchantable condition after testing and inspection by SUPPLIER.
 
 
12.7 Outstanding Order . In the event of any termination, SUPPLIER shall, if requested to do so by DISTRIBUTOR, honor any open DISTRIBUTOR purchase order then outstanding.
 
 
12.8 Release. No termination of this Agreement shall affect any obligation of either party to pay amounts due to the other hereunder and all such payments shall be made when due.
 
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Trademarks; Trade Names. This Agreement shall not create, and SUPPLIER shall have no right in, or to the use of, any trademark, trade name, logo, service mark or other mark, identification or name of DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR recognizes SUPPLIER’s ownership of, and right to use, certain trademarks, trade names, logos and other marks, and names and acknowledges that, except as hereinafter set forth, DISTRIBUTOR has no right in, or to use, any thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, DISTRIBUTOR is hereby granted a non-exclusive right to use SUPPLIER’s trademarks, trade names, logos and other marks and names for the purposes of identifying itself to the public as an authorized distributor of the Products and for advertising and otherwise promoting the resale, lease or servicing of any products purchased under this Agreement.
 
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Confidential Information. SUPPLIER, SUPPLIER’s authorized representatives and DISTRIBUTOR shall each receive and maintain in confidence any and all proprietary information, trade secrets or other know-how belonging to the other (including, but not limited to, knowledge of manufacturing or technical processes, financial and systems data, customer information and resale reports), (Confidential Information), which is expressly designated and conspicuously marked confidential except and to the extent that disclosure of any Confidential Information is (i) required by any law or governmental regulation or the decree of a court having competent jurisdiction or (ii) enters into or

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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exists in the public domain without the act of the party obligated to maintain such confidentiality hereunder). Without limiting the foregoing, all books, documents, records and other material and information made known to SUPPLIER or SUPPLIER’s authorized representatives by DISTRIBUTOR pursuant to Subsection 2.4 of this Agreement are hereby designated as confidential.
 
This Section 16 shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.
 
15. General
 
1 5.01 Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior communications or understandings between DISTRIBUTOR and SUPPLIER and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters covered herein. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and those of any order, quotation, solicitation or other communication from one party to the other, the terms of this Agreement shall be controlling.
 
 
15.02 Amendment. This Agreement cannot be changed, modified or amended unless such change, modification, or amendment is in writing and executed by the party against which the enforcement of such change, modification or amendment is sought.
 
 
15.03 Governing Law. This Agreement is made in, governed by, and shall be construed solely in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York .
 
 
15.04 Assignment. Neither party shall have the right to assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the other except that either party may make such an assignment to another corporation wholly owned by or under common control with it. For purposes hereof, the term “assign” shall include, without limitation, a merger, sale of assets or business, or other transfer of control by operation of law or otherwise.
 
 
15.05 Authority. Both parties represent and warrant to each other that they have the right and lawful authority to enter into this Agreement for the purposes herein and that there are no other outstanding agreements or obligations inconsistent with the terms and provisions hereof.

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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15.06 Paragraph headings. Paragraph headings and numbers have been inserted for convenience of reference only, and if there shall be any conflict between any such headings and
 
numbers and text of this Agreement, the text shall control.
 
 
15.07 Waiver. Waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other term or condition or breach of this Agreement
 
 
15.08 Notices. Notices and other communications by either party under this Agreement shall be deemed given when delivered by hand or deposited in the United States mail as certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the chief executive officer of the other party at its then principal place of business as follows.
 
If to SUPPLIER:
 
Steve Lubman
Challenge Electronics. Inc.
95 E. Jefryn Blvd.
Deer Park, NY 11729
 
 
If to DISTRIBUTOR:
 
Bill Aldeen
Nu-Way Electronics
165 Martin Lane
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
 
 
With a copy to:
 
 
 
15.09 Invalidity of Provisions. In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be overly broad in scope, duration or area of applicability, the court considering the same shall have the power and hereby is authorized and directed to modify such term or provision to limit such scope, duration or area, or all
 
of them, so that such term or provision is no longer overly broad and to enforce the same as so limited. Subject to the foregoing sentence, in the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision and shall not affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
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15.10 Consent Not Unreasonably Withheld. Whenever any consent, action or authorization is required or requested of SUPPLIER hereunder, such consent, action or authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
 
 
15.11 Force Majeure. Nonperformance under this Agreement shall be excused, and neither party shall be liable for any loss, damage, penalty or expense, to the extent that such performance is rendered impossible or delayed by fire, flood, act of God or the public enemy, act of the Government, labor difficulties, riot, inability to obtain materials or any other cause where the failure to perform or delay is beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party and without the negligence of such party.
 
 
15.12 Relationship of Parties. The relationship between the parties hereto shall be that of independent contractors, each being in full control of its own business Under no circumstances shall either party have the right or authority, expressed or implied, to act or make any commitment on behalf of or bind the other or represent the other as its agent in any way. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a joint venture or partnership between SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR.
 
AGREED TO THIS ACCEPTED THIS
 
 
16th day of October, 2009     21 day of October, 2009  
         
/s/ Steve Lubman
   
/s/ Herschel M. Segall
 
Name (signature)
   
Name (signature)
 
95 E. Jefryn Blvd.
   
165 Martin Lane
 
Deer Park, NY 11729    
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
 
         
By: Steve Lubman      By: Bill Aldeen  
Title: President     Title: President  
         
 
 
Exhibit 10.27
 
Challenge Electronics, Inc.
Distributorship Agreement
 
Agreement entered into, by and between, Challenge Electronics , a New York corporation having its principal place of business at 95 E. Jefryn., Deer Park, NY 11729 , and Aesco Electronics, a corporation having its principal place of business at:
 
Aesco Electronics  
 
2230 Picton
 
Parkway Akron, OH 44312
 
WHEREAS, Supplier is engaged in the supply of high quality electronic products including buzzers, transducer, microphones and speakers, to both original equipment manufacturers who incorporate Supplier’s products into their finished goods and to distributors of Supplier’s product lines;
 
WHEREAS, Supplier desires to appoint Distributor as Supplier’s non-exclusive distributor for such Products in the Territory hereinafter described; and
 
WHEREAS, Distributor desires to be appointed Supplier’s non-exclusive Distributor upon the terms and conditions contained hereinafter.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
 
1. Appointment of Distributor.   SUPPLIER appoints DISTRIBUTOR on a nonexclusive basis to
 
serve during the term of this Agreement as an authorized distributor of the Products within the Territory, and DISTRIBUTOR accepts such appointment. In its capacity as a Distributor of the Products, Distributor shall purchase Products from Supplier for its own account and for resale to third parties and shall not represent itself as a distributor of the Products outside of the Territory, without the prior written consent of Supplier.
 
Distributor further acknowledges and agrees that Distributor is not required to, nor has Distributor paid any money, or tendered any valuable consideration not described herein, for the right to act and serve as a distributor for Supplier.
 
 
 
 
 
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Distributor hereby represents and acknowledges that Distributor has adequate financial resources to adequately serve as Supplier’s distributor in the Territory, and hereby further agrees and acknowledges that Supplier has relied upon such representation in its appointment of Distributor hereunder. Distributor hereby further acknowledges that Supplier’s reputation and the good will of its customers in the Territory is dependent upon the quality of services performed hereunder by Distributor, and that Supplier will suffer irreparable harm in the event Distributor fails to satisfactorily perform its obligations and duties as a distributor hereunder. SUPPLIER shall be free to distribute the products within the Territory either directly or through other distributors or dealers.
 
 
1.1 Definition of “Products.” The term “Products” shall mean all products offered for sale by SUPPLIER generally, as set forth and described in SUPPLIER’s then current Published Price List (Price List) as attached hereto as Exhibit A. (Products may be added to the Price List or deleted therefrom by SUPPLIER upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to DISTRIBUTOR). Additional Products may be added to this Agreement, including Products specified in SUPPLIER’s Price List but not approved for distributor stocking, by mutual agreement between the parties.
 
1.2 Definition of “Territory.” The term “Territory” shall mean the geographic area(s) known as:
 
ALL USA, Mexico and Canada
 
 
2. Responsibilities of DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business, and shall devote such management, manpower, and time as may be reasonably necessary to conduct a mutually agreed to program to sell and to promote the sale, lease or other distribution of the Products within the Territory. DISTRIBUTOR shall not be prevented in any way from selling within the Territory similar products or merchandise of other suppliers or manufacturers, provided that Distributor first obtains the prior written approval of Supplier. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
 
 
2.1 Inventory. DISTRIBUTOR shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business to maintain a representative inventory of Products in reasonably sufficient quantities to provide reasonably adequate and timely delivery to DISTRIBUTOR customers.
 
2.2 Sales, Marketing and Promotion. DISTRIBUTOR shall maintain a competent sales force to market the Products and shall, consistent with its own business judgment, advertise or otherwise promote the sale, lease or other distribution of the Products (including the establishment of promotional campaigns, advertising in trade journals and the like) within the Territory.
 
 
 
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2.3 Training Programs. DISTRIBUTOR and its employees shall participate, when and to the extent appropriate, in such training programs as may be offered by SUPPLIER, to the extent that such participation does not materially detract from the conduct of DISTRIBUTORS business.
 
 
2.4 Reports. DISTRIBUTOR shall send to SUPPLIER, within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar month, a written or electronic Point of Sale Report (“POS Reports”) indicating the quantities of all Products sold by Product type, including model number, and customer name, address and zip code and such other information pertaining solely to DISTRIBUTOR’s resale’s under this Agreement as SUPPLIER may reasonably request.
 
SUPPLIER recognizes and respects the Distributor’s proprietary rights and interest in the information contained in Distributor’s POS Reports. SUPPLIER agrees these reports and information contained therein (in whatever form submitted) are and remain the property of the Distributor. SUPPLIER agrees to return or destroy the reports within sixty (60) days after submittal (and on Distributor’s written request to certify in writing that they have all been destroyed), and further agrees to use its best efforts to keep confidential and not to disclose to any Third Party the information contained in the POS Reports, and to restrict its availability and use to only SUPPLIER’s employees with a genuine need to know. Supplier agrees these reports and to restrict its availability and use to only SUPPLIER’s employees with a genuine need to know. It is not intended that this provision should restrict. SUPPLIER’s use of the POS information for market analysis or other information processing purposes or commission payments, so long as the confidentiality of the information is assured.
 
SUPPLIER agrees that in the event of termination of this Agreement by either party, with or without cause, that upon written notice of said termination all POS Reports and information will be returned to DISTRIBUTOR or destroyed and upon DISTRIBUTOR’s written request, SUPPLIER shall furnish DISTRIBUTOR with written certification that said POS Reports and information have been returned to DISTRIBUTOR or destroyed. The information in a Point-of-Sale Report shall not be used by any of the SUPPLIER’s personnel, agents or by any of the SUPPLIER’s other authorized DISTRIBUTOR’s to the detriment, or damage, of the DISTRIBUTOR or the DISTRIBUTOR’s sales of any products to any of its customers.
 
 
2.5 Audit and Inspection.   Not more than twice annually, upon reasonable prior written notice, DISTRIBUTOR shall permit SUPPLIER, at SUPPLIER’s sole cost and expense, to (i) audit those records of DISTRIBUTOR which pertain solely and exclusively to purchases of Products under this Agreement for the previous twelve (12) months or from and after the last such audit, whichever period is shorter and which are located at DISTRIBUTOR’s principal place and branch locations of business, and (ii) perform an inventory of all Products purchased hereunder by DISTRIBUTOR at each location; provided, however, that such audit and inventory are carried out at reasonable times and in a manner that will not disrupt or otherwise materially adversely impact the conduct of DISTRIUBTOR’s business.
 
 
 
 
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2.6 Distributor Policies. Distributor further agrees to promptly implement and maintain all of Supplier’s sales and distribution policies as such policies may exist from time to time. In addition, Distributor hereby agrees to comply with and to strictly adhere to and follow any and all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established by Supplier from time to time with respect to the marketing, sale and servicing of customers and potential customers for the Products and to satisfy any and all quality standards established from time to time with respect thereto by Supplier.
 
 
3. Responsibilities of SUPPLIER. SUPPLIER, at its cost and expense, shall cooperate with and assist DISTRIBUTOR in performing its duties under this Agreement and shall utilize its best efforts commensurate with its overall business to promote the sale and distribution of the Products. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
 
 
3.1 Training. SUPPLIER shall provide DISTRIBUTOR’s sales organization with all necessary and appropriate Product sales training, support and assistance.
 
 
3.2 Literature. SUPPLIER shall furnish DISTRIBUTOR with a reasonable supply of current price and product information including price lists, sales literature, books, specifications sheets, catalogues, promotional plans and information and the like as SUPPLIER may prepare for nationwide distribution and shall also provide DISTRIBUTOR with such training, technical and sales support and assistance (including sales forecasting and planning assistance) as may be necessary to assist DISTRIBUTOR in effectively carrying out its activities under this Agreement.
 
 
3.3 Advertising, Promotion and Referrals.   SUPPLIER shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business, to advertise the Products on a nationwide basis and shall take all reasonable steps to inform the public that DISTRIBUTOR is an authorized distributor of the products and to encourage customers or potential customers for the product to order the same from its distributors including DISTRIBUTOR and shall refer to DISTRIBUTOR leads, orders, customers and potential customers involving quantities of the Products customarily handled by distributors.
 
 
 
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3.4 Quality Control.   SUPPLIER shall establish and maintain quality control procedures for product manufacturing, handling and testing, including but not limited to, electrostatic discharge sensitivity procedures and other customary programs as are necessary to ensure that the Products, as manufactured and sold to DISTRIBUTOR, are the highest quality and reliability.
 
 
3.5 Compliance with Laws. SUPPLIER warrants that the Products, as manufactured and sold to DISTRIBUTOR, are in full compliance with applicable laws, standards, codes and regulations, are duly marked and labeled and are suitable for resale or other distribution by DISTRIBUTOR.
 
4. Orders; Delivery; Rescheduling; Cancellation
 
 
4.1 Orders. DISTRIBUTOR may place written, telefaxed, telexed or electronically transmitted purchase orders or oral purchase orders confirmed in writing within ten (10) business days. Such purchase orders shall describe the Products ordered, the quantities requested, delivery dates requested, prices and shipping instructions, where appropriate. SUPPLIER shall acknowledge acceptance of each order in writing, by telefax, telex, or electronic transmission at the earliest practicable date, but in any event within ten (10) business days following receipt thereof. In such acceptance, SUPPLIER shall confirm DISTRIBUTOR’s requested delivery date as the shipment date or specify an alternative shipment date (“Acknowledged Shipment Date”). If the Acknowledged Shipment Date is more than thirty (30) days later than DISTRIBUTOR’s requested delivery date, DISTRIBUTOR, at its election, may cancel the order without the payment of a penalty or charge; provided, however, that DISTRIBUTOR shall receive credit for any such order to establish quantities purchased, quantity discounts and the like, where applicable, as if such order had been fulfilled.
 
 
4.2 Method of Shipping. All shipments from SUPPLIER’s F.O.B. point shall be made in accordance with DISTRIBUTOR’s then current shipping instructions. DISTRIBUTOR’s shipping instructions are subject to change upon written notice from DISTRIBUTOR. If SUPPLIER elects to ship otherwise than in keeping with the shipping instructions, it shall do so at its own cost and bear all risk of loss until the shipment is received by DISTRIBUTOR. In the absence of specific instructions from DISTRIBUTOR, the shipping and packaging method shall be at the discretion of SUPPLIER, provided that SUPPLIER shall, consistent with sound business practice, select a method of shipping and packaging which is suitable for the Product. In the event of any misdelivery by the carrier, SUPPLIER shall assist DISTRIBUTOR in tracing the shipment and obtaining delivery of the Products.
 
 
 
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4.3 Rescheduling and Cancellation. DISTRIBUTOR may, upon at least forty five (45) days prior written notice, reschedule or cancel the Acknowledged Order without cost, penalty or additional charge to DISTRIBUTOR except orders stipulated as NCNR or requirement of 90 days notice of change, provided, however, that DISTRIBUTOR may not reschedule any order for delivery after the termination or expiration of this Agreement unless agreed to by SUPPLIER.
 
 
4.4 Acceptance. DISTRIBUTOR shall be deemed to have accepted Products upon delivery to and inspection by Distributor, unless DISTRIBUTOR notifies SUPPLIER within thirty (30) days after delivery that the Products are rejected because they are defective or do not conform to the SUPPLIER’s applicable warranty, the terms of this Agreement or DISTRIBUTOR’s order.
 
 
4.5 Early Shipments. DISTRIBUTOR shall have the right to accept or reject any and all Products delivered prior to their Acknowledged Shipment Date. If SUPPLIER is notified of DISTRIBUTOR’s intention to reject and return any such delivery, it shall issue (or shall be deemed to have issued) a Return Material Authorization within five (5) business days. The return shall be made freight collect. If DISTRIBUTOR elects to accept any such delivery, DISTRIBUTOR shall not become obligated to pay any invoices submitted therefor until thirty (30) after the Acknowledged Shipment Date.
5.         
Prices. The prices for Products purchased under this Agreement shall be as set forth in SUPPLIER’s Price List in effect as of the date of this Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A. The prices shown in Exhibit A are subject to change upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice from SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR.
 
 
5.1 Price Increases. Prior to the effective date of a price increase, DISTRIBUTOR may order Products for delivery at the prior (i.e., lower) price. All Products shipped under orders placed by DISTRIBUTOR prior to the effective date of any price increase shall be shipped and invoiced at the price in effect at the time of order placement.
 
 
 
 
 
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5.2 SUPPLIER’s Representation. SUPPLER represents and warrants that the practices and policies, including any prices or discounts extended to DISTRIBUTOR in connection with the Products, comply with all applicable laws and are not, and will not be, less favorable than those extended to other purchasers of similar quantities of Products from SUPPLIER for resale or other distribution.
 
 
5.3 F.O.B. All prices are F.O. B. SUPPLIER’s domestic shipping facility at Deer Park, New York.
 
 
5.4 Sales Taxes, Export and Other Charges.   DISTRIBUTOR shall be responsible for any and all applicable sales or use taxes pertaining to its purchase of the Products, and, if Products are to be delivered by Supplier to points outside the domestic United States, the cost of export packing, export duties, licenses, and fees, if included as a separate item on the invoices sent by SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR.
 
 
5.5 Risk of Loss. DISTRIBUTOR shall assume all risk of loss and pay all costs of insurance for the Products upon SUPPLIER’s delivery thereof to a common carrier.
 
6.         
Terms of Payment. SUPPLLIER shall invoice DISTRIBUTOR upon shipment of each order. Such invoices shall be due and payable by DISTRIBUTOR within thirty (30) days following DISTRIBUTOR’s acceptance of the Products or DISTRIBUTOR’s receipt of the invoice, whichever is later. DISTRIBUTOR shall be entitled to a prompt payment discount of ONE percent ( 1 % ) if payment is made within ten (10) days of the due date of any such invoice.
7. Return of Product.
 
 
7.1 Bi-annual Rotation. Within three (3) months following each half year period of this Agreement determined as of the commencement date of this Agreement, six (6) month DISTRIBUTOR may return to SUPPLIER, for credit, a quantity of Products the value of which shall not exceed TEN percent (10 %) of the net sales dollars invoiced by SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR for all products purchased by DISTRIBUTOR during the preceding Contract 6 months. Credit issued for such returned Products shall equal the price paid by DISTRIBUTOR, less any prior credits. DISTRIBUTOR may make such returns from one or more stocking locations. The foregoing return privilege shall be subject to the following:
 
 
7.1.1 The Products must be returned in their original unopened packaging where feasible, or if not feasible, must be free of damage and be in merchantable condition. SUPPLIER agrees to furnish packaging materials when requested by DISTRIBUTOR: All date coded products must be within one (1) year of date code.
 
 
7.1.2 Prior to returning any Products, DISTRIBUTOR must obtain a Return Authorization from SUPPLIER, which shall be given to DISTRIBUTOR within thirty (30) days of request by DISTRIBUTOR; and
 
 
7.1.3 All Products returned under this Subsection 7.1 shall be shipped F.O.B. SUPPLIERS domestic facility at 95 E. Jefryn Blvd.., Deer Park, NY 11729, freight and shipping charges prepaid by DISTRIBUTOR.
 
 
 
 
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7.1.4 DISTRIBUTOR must place offsetting order equal to / or greater than stock rotation RMA at the same time RMA is given. Stock rotation RMA will not be giving with out offsetting order.
 
 
7.2 New Products. For purposes hereof, the term “New Products” shall mean any and all Products (i) ordered by DISTRIBUTOR under its initial stocking order (i.e., ordered within ninety (90) days of the date of this Agreement of (ii) added to the Products listed in Exhibit A and ordered within ninety (90) days of the date of such addition. Within six (6) months following the date of this Agreement or following the date of any New Product is added hereunder, whichever is later, DISTRIBUTOR may elect to return to SUPPLIER, for credit, any and all of such New Products in its inventory. Such return is subject to all of the terms and conditions of Subsection 7.1 above, except of Subsection 7.1.2 thereof. Returns of new Products under this Subsection 7.2 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.
 
8. Product Changes.
 
 
8.1 Discontinuance and Obsolescence. SUPPLIER reserves the right to discontinue the manufacture of sale of, or otherwise render or treat as obsolete, any or all of the Products covered by this Agreement upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR may, in its discretion, within thirty (30) days following receipt of such notice, notify SUPPLIER in writing of its intention to return any or all Products so discontinued or rendered obsolete which remain in its inventory and shall receive a credit for such Products equal to the net price paid by DISTRIBUTOR for the same, provided that said Products are returned within thirty (30) days of the date of DISTRIBUTOR’s receipt of SUPPLIER’s Return Material Authorization, which RMA shall be promptly issued by SUPPLIER. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.1 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTION under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
8.2 Modification of Products. SUPPLIER shall give DISTRIBUTOR at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of all engineering modifications that will affect products in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory if such changes affect form, fit, or function, or if the modifications will preclude or materially limit the salability of DISTRIBUTOR’s affected inventory of Products once the engineering modifications are implemented. SUPPLIER shall work with DISTRIBUTOR to move the affected inventory through resale or repurchase for ninety (90) days following such notification. If, after the above efforts, affected Product still remains in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory, SUPPLIER agrees to replace it with upgraded Products within one hundred twenty (120) days of the official public announcement of such modification or SUPPLIER’s first shipment of the modified Product, whichever occurs first. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns or replacements. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.2 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
8.3 Introduction of New Products. SUPPLIER shall give DISTRIBUTOR at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of the introduction of any New Products that preclude or materially limit DISTRIBUTOR from selling any Products in its inventory, and shall work with DISTRIBUTOR to move the affected inventory through resale or repurchase for 90 days, following such notification. If, after the above efforts, affected Products still remain in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory, SUPPLIER agrees to replace them with the New Products within one hundred twenty (120) days of the official public announcement of such New Products or SUPPLIER’s first shipment of New Products, whichever occurs first. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.3 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
 
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8.4 Return Material Authorization. A Return Material Authorization shall be issued by SUPPLIER within thirty (30) days of any request for the same by DISTRIBUTOR when required in connection with any return request under this Agreement.
 
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Warranty; Compliance With Laws.
 
 
9.1 Standard Warranty. The Products shall be covered by SUPPLIER’s standard warranty terms and provisions, copies of which are annexed to this Agreement as Exhibit B; provided, however, that the warranty coverage shall be no less than the following: (i) the warranty period set forth therein shall run for at least one (1) year following DISTRIBUTOR’s shipment of any Product to it’s customer; (ii) SUPPLIER shall extend such warranty directly to DISTRIBUTOR’s customer as if such customer had purchased the Product directly from SUPPLIER; (iii) SUPPLIER shall warrant the Product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service and shall repair or replace at its cost any defective Product (or issue a credit or refund, as the case may be, based on the purchase price paid therefor; and (iv) SUPPLIER shall pay (or refund the amount of) all freight and shipping charges for any defective Product returned.
 
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Special Purchases . SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR may at any time during the term of this Agreement enter into separate agreements for the special purchase of other Products, including non- standard Products and Products in greater quantities than those set forth in SUPPLIER’s then current Published Price List, and such agreements shall be subject to all terms and conditions hereof unless inconsistent with the terms of such special agreements or unless otherwise agreed.
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Cooperative Advertising . To assist DISTRIBUTOR in advertising and promoting the Products, SUPPLIER shall accrue into the special advertising fund two and a half percent (2.5 %)   of the net sales dollars invoiced to DISTRIBUTORS each month. Amounts in such fund shall be used by DISTRIBUTOR in connection with advertising and other promotional efforts approved by both DISTRIBUTOR and SUPPLIER.
 
12.            
Term and Termination.
 
 
12.1 Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one (1) year commencing on October 6, 2009 .   This Agreement, thereafter, shall automatically renew and extend annually for a one (1) year term unless either Party has given the other at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the term written notice of its intention not to renew the Agreement.
 
 
12.2 Termination for Convenience . Either SUPPLIER or DISTRIBUTOR may at any time terminate this Agreement without cause and for its convenience by giving ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other. Both SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR represent that they have considered the making of expenditures in preparing to perform under this Agreement, as well as the possible losses which might result in the event of any termination of the Agreement.
 
 
12.3 Immediately upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, Distributor shall immediately and forever cease to solicit orders for Products and shall immediately cease to represent or to hold itself out in any manner that Distributor is associated with Supplier.
 
12.4 Events of Default. Any of the following shall constitute a default under this Agreement.
 
 
 
 
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12.4.1 Except as otherwise permitted under Subsection 17.04 of this Agreement, the assignment
 
by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER of this Agreement or any of its respective rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party (the word “assign” to include, with out limiting the generality thereof, a merger, sale of any substantial portion of assets or business or any similar transaction);
 
 
12.4.2 DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER’S failure to perform or observe any of its obligations hereunder for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice thereof from the other; or if the breach is of such a nature that it could not reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period, DISTRIBUTOR’s or SUPPLIER’s failure within such thirty (30) days to commence to cure the breach and, thereafter, proceed with due diligence to cure it; or
 
12.4.3 The assignment by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER of its business for the benefit of
 
creditors, or the filing of a petition by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER under the Bankruptcy Code or any similar statute, or the filing of such a petition against either of them which is not discharged or stayed within sixty (60) days, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer to take charge of DISTRIBUTOR’s or SUPPLIER’s property,
 
or any other act indicative of bankruptcy or insolvency, or the determination by Supplier, in its sole discretion, that Distributor lacks the financial resources to satisfactorily perform its obligations and/or duties hereunder.
 
 
12.5 Remedies Upon Default. In the event of any default set forth in Subsection 13.4 above, the non-defaulting party may, at its option:
 
 
12.5.1 Proceed by any lawful means to enforce performance of this Agreement and to recover damages for a breach thereof (and the breaching party agrees to bear the other’s costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in any judicial action to enforce such performance or recover such damages if the aggrieved party is determined to be entitled to such relief in such action;
 
 
12.5.2 Terminate this Agreement for cause by written notice and proceed by any lawful means to recover damages for breach thereof; or
 
 
 
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12.5.3 Avail itself of any other lawful remedy available under law or equity.
 
12.5.4 The rights and remedies under Subsection 13.5.1, 13.5.2, and 13.5.3 above are intended to be cumulative and not exclusive, so that the non-defaulting party can elect to pursue any one or more of the same.
 
12.6 Return of Inventory
 
12.6.1 In the event SUPPLIER terminates this Agreement without cause or elects not to renew the same, or DISTRIBUTOR terminates this Agreement for cause, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from DISTRIBUTOR any and all unsold Products designated by DISTRIBUTOR from its inventory at the price paid therefor by DISTRIBUTOR, less any prior credits granted by SUPPLIER on such Products. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with such repurchases.
 
 
12.6.2 In the event DISTRIBUTOR terminates this Agreement without cause or elects not to renew the same, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from DISTRIBUTOR from its inventory at the same price as set forth in Subsection 12.6.1 above. A twenty percent (20%) handling charge may be deducted by SUPPLIER from the purchase price to be paid by DISTRIBUTOR for all Products returned in salable condition in opened or non-original packaging. DISTRIBUTOR shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with such repurchases.
 
 
12.6.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, SUPPLIER shall be required to accept only those Products which are in their original unopened packaging or, where not in such packaging, are undamaged and in salable or merchantable condition after testing and inspection by SUPPLIER.
 
 
12.7 Outstanding Order. In the event of any termination, SUPPLIER shall, if requested to do so by DISTRIBUTOR, honor any open DISTRIBUTOR purchase order then outstanding.
 
12.8 Release . No termination of this Agreement shall affect any obligation of either party to pay amounts due to the other hereunder and all such payments shall be made when due.
 
13.         
Trademarks; Trade Names. This Agreement shall not create, and SUPPLIER shall have no right in, or to the use of, any trademark, trade name, logo, service mark or other mark, identification or name of DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR recognizes SUPPLIER’s ownership of, and right to use, certain trademarks, trade names, logos and other marks, and names and acknowledges that, except as hereinafter set forth, DISTRIBUTOR has no right in, or to use, any thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, DISTRIBUTOR is hereby granted a non-exclusive right to use SUPPLIER’s trademarks, trade names, logos and other marks and names for the purposes of identifying itself to the public as an authorized distributor of the Products and for advertising and otherwise promoting the resale, lease or servicing of any products purchased under this Agreement.
 
 
 
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Confidential Information:   SUPPLIER, SUPPLIER authorized representatives and DISTRIBUTOR shall each receive and maintain in confidence any and all proprietary information, trade secrets or other know-how belonging to the other (including, but not limited to, knowledge of manufacturing or technical processes, financial and systems data, customer information and resale reports), (Confidential Information), which is expressly designated and conspicuously marked confidential (except and to the extent that disclosure of any Confidential Information is (i) required by any law or governmental regulation or the decree of a court having competent jurisdiction or (ii) enters into or exists in the public domain without the act of the party obligated to maintain such confidentiality
hereunder). Without limiting the foregoing, all books, documents, records and other material and information made known to SUPPLIER or SUPPLIER’s authorized representatives by DISTRIBUTOR pursuant to Subsection 2.4 of this Agreement are hereby designated as confidential.
 
This Section 16 shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.
 
15. General
 
1 5.01Entire Agreement . This Agreement supersedes all prior communications or understandings between DISTRIBUTOR and SUPPLIER and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters covered herein. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and those of any order, quotation, solicitation or other communication from one party to the other, the terms of this Agreement shall be controlling.
 
 
15.02 Amendment. This Agreement cannot be changed, modified or amended unless such change, modification, or amendment is in writing and executed by the party against which the enforcement of such change, modification or amendment is sought.
 
 
15.03 Governing Law. This Agreement is made in, governed by, and shall be construed solely in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York .
 
 
15.04 Assignment. Neither party shall have the right to assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the other except that either party may make such an assignment to another corporation wholly owned by or under common control with it. For purposes hereof, the term “assign” shall include, without limitation, a merger, sale of assets or business, or other transfer of control by operation of law or otherwise.
 
 
15.05 Authority . Both parties represent and warrant to each other that they have the right and lawful authority to enter into this Agreement for the purposes herein and that there are no other outstanding agreements or obligations inconsistent with the terms and provisions hereof.
 
 
15.06 Paragraph headings . Paragraph headings and numbers have been inserted for convenience of reference only, and if there shall be any conflict between any such headings and numbers and text of this Agreement, the text shall control.
 
15.07 Waiver. Waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other term or condition or breach of this Agreement
 
 
 
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15.08 Notices . Notices and other communications by either party under this Agreement shall be deemed given when delivered by hand or deposited in the United States mail as certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the chief executive officer of the other party at its then principal place of business as follows.
 
If to SUPPLIER:
 
Steve Lubman
Challenge Electronics Inc
95 E. Jefryn Blvd.
Deer Park, NY 11729
 
 
If to DISTRIBUTOR:
 
Len Neiheisel
Aesco Electronics
2230 Picton Parkway
Akron, OH 44312
 
With a copy to:
 
 
 
15.09 Invalidity of Provisions . In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be overly broad in scope, duration or area of applicability, the court considering the same shall have the power and hereby is authorized and directed to modify such term or provision to limit such scope, duration or area, or all of them, so that such term or provision is no longer overly broad and to enforce the same as so limited. Subject to the foregoing sentence, in the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision and shall not affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
 
 
15.10 Consent Not Unreasonably Withheld. Whenever any consent, action or authorization is required or requested of SUPPLIER hereunder, such consent, action or authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
 
 
15.11 Force Majeure. Nonperformance under this Agreement shall be excused, and wither party shall be liable for any loss, damage, penalty or expense, to the extent that such performance is rendered impossible or delayed by fire, flood, act of God or the public enemy, act of the Government, labcr difficulties, riot, inability to obtain materials or any other cause where the failure to perform or delay is beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party and without the negligence of such party.
 
 
 
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15.12 Relationship of Parties. The relationship between the parties hereto shall be that of independent contractors, each being in full control of its own business. Under no circumstances shall either party have the right or authority, expressedor implied, to act or make any commitment on behalf of or bind the other or represent the other as its agent in any way. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a joint venture or partnership between SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR.
 
 
AGREED TO THIS      ACCEPTED THIS  
         
         
7th day of October, 2009     19 day of October, 2009  
         
/s/ Steve Lubman
   
/s/ Len Heiheisel
 
Name (signature)
   
Name (signature)
 
95 E. Jefryn Blvd.
   
2230 Picto Parkway
 
Deer Park, NY 11729     Akron, OH 44312  
         
By: Steve Lubman      By: Len Heiheisel  
Title: President     Title: President  
         
 
 
 
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Challenge Electronics, Inc.
Distributorship Agreement
 
Agreement entered into, by and between, Challenge Electronics , a New York corporation having its principal place of business at 95 E. Jefryn., Deer Park, NY 11729 , and TLC Electronics Inc., a corporation having its principal place of business at:
 
TLC Electronics, Inc.
 
18 Long Lake Road  
 
St. Paul, MN 55115
 
WHEREAS, Supplier is engaged in the supply of high quality electronic products including buzzers, transducer, microphones and speakers, to both original equipment manufacturers who incorporate Supplier’s products into their finished goods and to distributors of Supplier’s product lines;
 
WHEREAS, Supplier desires to appoint Distributor as Supplier’s non-exclusive distributor for such Products in the Territory hereinafter described; and
 
WHEREAS, Distributor desires to be appointed Supplier’s non-exclusive Distributor upon the terms and conditions contained hereinafter.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
 
1. Appointment of Distributor.   SUPPLIER appoints DISTRIBUTOR on a nonexclusive basis to
 
serve during the term of this Agreement as an authorized distributor of the Products within the Territory, and DISTRIBUTOR accepts such appointment. In its capacity as a Distributor of the Products, Distributor shall purchase Products from Supplier for its own account and for resale to third parties and shall not represent itself as a distributor of the Products outside of the Territory, without the prior written consent of Supplier.
 
Distributor further acknowledges and agrees that Distributor is not required to, nor has Distributor paid any money, or tendered any valuable consideration not described herein, for the right to act and serve as a distributor for Supplier.

 
 
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Distributor hereby represents and acknowledges that Distributor has adequate financial resources to adequately serve as Supplier’s distributor in the Territory, and hereby further agrees and acknowledges that Supplier has relied upon such representation in its appointment of Distributor hereunder. Distributor hereby further acknowledges that Supplier’s reputation and the good will of its customers in the Territory is dependent upon the quality of services performed hereunder by Distributor, and that Supplier will suffer irreparable harm in the event Distributor fails to satisfactorily perform its obligations and duties as a distributor hereunder. SUPPLIER shall be free to distribute the products within the Territory either directly or through other distributors or dealers.
 
 
1.1 Definition of “Products.” The term “Products” shall mean all products offered for sale by SUPPLIER generally, as set forth and described in SUPPLIER’s then current Published Price List (Price List) as attached hereto as Exhibit A. (Products may be added to the Price List or deleted therefrom by SUPPLIER upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to DISTRIBUTOR). Additional Products may be added to this Agreement, including Products specified in SUPPLIER’s Price List but not approved for distributor stocking, by mutual agreement between the parties.
 
 
2. Responsibilities of DISTRIBUTOR . DISTRIBUTOR shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business, and shall devote such management, manpower, and time as may be reasonably necessary to conduct a mutually agreed to program to sell and to promote the sale, lease or other distribution of the Products within the Territory. DISTRIBUTOR shall not be prevented in any way from selling within the Territory similar products or merchandise of other suppliers or manufacturers, provided that Distributor first obtains the prior written approval of Supplier. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
 
 
2.1 Inventory. DISTRIBUTOR shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business to maintain a representative inventory of Products in reasonably sufficient quantities to provide reasonably adequate and timely delivery to DISTRIBUTOR’s customers.
 
 
2.2 Sales, Marketing and Promotion. DISTRIBUTOR shall maintain a competent sales force to market the Products and shall, consistent with its own business judgment, advertise or otherwise promote the sale, lease or other distribution of the Products (including the establishment of promotional campaigns, advertising in trade journals and the like) within the Territory.
 
 
 
 
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2.3 Training Programs. DISTRIBUTOR and its employees shall participate, when and to the extent appropriate, in such training programs as may be offered by SUPPLIER, to the extent that such participation does not materially detract from the conduct of DISTRIBUTORS business.
 
 
2.4 Reports. DISTRIBUTOR shall send to SUPPLIER, within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar month, a written or electronic Point of Sale Report (“POS Reports”) indicating the quantities of all Products sold by Product type, including model number, and customer name, address and zip code and such other information pertaining solely to DISTRIBUTOR’s resale’s under this Agreement as SUPPLIER may reasonably request.
 
SUPPLIER recognizes and respects the Distributor’s proprietary rights and interest in the information contained in Distributor’s POS Reports. SUPPLIER agrees these reports and information contained therein (in whatever form submitted) are and remain the property of the Distributor. SUPPLIER agrees to return or destroy the reports within sixty (60) days after submittal (and on Distributor’s written request to certify in writing that they have all been destroyed), and further agrees to use its best efforts to keep confidential and not to disclose to any Third Party the information contained in the POS Reports, and to restrict its availability and use to only SUPPLIER’s employees with a genuine need to know. Supplier agrees these reports and to restrict its availability and use to only SUPPLIER’s employees with a genuine need to know. It is not intended that this provision should restrict. SUPPLIER’s use of the POS information for market analysis or other information processing purposes or
 
commission payments, so long as the confidentiality of the information is assured.
 
SUPPLIER agrees that in the event of termination of this Agreement by either party, with or without cause, that upon written notice of said termination all POS Reports and information will be returned to DISTRIBUTOR or destroyed and upon DISTRIBUTOR’s written request, SUPPLIER shall furnish DISTRIBUTOR with written certification that said POS Reports and information have been returned to DISTRIBUTOR or destroyed. The information in a Point-of-Sale Report shall not be used by any of the SUPPLIER’s personnel, agents or by any of the SUPPLIER’s other authorized DISTRIBUTOR’s to the detriment, or damage, of the DISTRIBUTOR or the DISTRIBUTOR’s sales of any products to any of its customers.

 
 
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2.5 Audit and Inspection. Not more than twice annually, upon reasonable prior written notice, DISTRIBUTOR shall permit SUPPLIER, at SUPPLIER’s sole cost and expense, to (i) audit those records of DISTRIBUTOR which pertain solely and exclusively to purchases of Products under this Agreement for the previous twelve (12) months or from and after the last such audit, whichever period is shorter and which are located at DISTRIBUTOR’s principal place and branch locations of business, and (ii) perform an inventory of all Products purchased hereunder by DISTRIBUTOR at each location; provided, however, that such audit and inventory are carried out at reasonable times and in a manner that will not disrupt or otherwise materially adversely impact the conduct of DISTRIUBTOR’s business.
 
2.6 Distributor Policies. Distributor further agrees to promptly implement and maintain all of Supplier’s sales and distribution policies, as such policies may exist from time to time. In addition, Distributor hereby agrees to comply with and to strictly adhere to and follow any and all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established by Supplier from time to time with respect to the marketing, sale and servicing of customers and potential customers for the Products and to satisfy any and all quality standards established from time to time with respect thereto by Supplier.
 
 
3. Responsibilities of SUPPLIER . SUPPLIER, at its cost and expense, shall cooperate with and assist DISTRIBUTOR in performing its duties under this Agreement and shall utilize its best efforts commensurate with its overall business to promote the sale and distribution of the Products. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
 
 
3.1 Training. SUPPLIER shall provide DISTRIBUTOR’s sales organization with all necessary and appropriate Product sales training, support and assistance.
 
 
3.2 Literature. SUPPLIER shall furnish DISTRIBUTOR with a reasonable supply of current price and product information including price lists, sales literature, books, specifications sheets, catalogues, promotional plans and information and the like as SUPPLIER may prepare for nationwide distribution and shall also provide DISTRIBUTOR with such training, technical and sales support and assistance (including sales forecasting and planning assistance) as may be necessary to assist DISTRIBUTOR in effectively carrying out its activities under this Agreement.

 
 
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3.3 Advertising, Promotion and Referrals. SUPPLIER shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business, to advertise the Products on a nationwide basis and shall take all reasonable steps to inform the public that DISTRIBUTOR is an authorized distributor of the products and to encourage customers or potential customers for the product to order the same from its distributors including DISTRIBUTOR and shall refer to DISTRIBUTOR leads, orders, customers and potential customers involving quantities of the Products customarily handled by distributors.
 
 
3.4 Quality Control. SUPPLIER shall establish and maintain quality control procedures for product manufacturing, handling and testing, including but not limited to, electrostatic discharge sensitivity procedures and other customary programs as are necessary to ensure that the Products, as manufactured and sold to DISTRIBUTOR, are the highest quality and reliability.
 
 
3.5 Compliance with Laws. SUPPLIER warrants that the Products, as manufactured and sold to DISTRIBUTOR, are in full compliance with applicable laws, standards, codes and regulations, are duly marked and labeled and are suitable for resale or other distribution by DISTRIBUTOR.
 
4. Orders; Delivery; Rescheduling; Cancellation
 
 
4.1 Orders. DISTRIBUTOR may place written, telefaxed, telexed or electronically transmitted purchase orders or oral purchase orders confirmed in writing within ten (10) business days. Such purchase orders shall describe the Products ordered, the quantities requested, delivery dates requested, prices and shipping instructions, where appropriate. SUPPLIER shall acknowledge acceptance of each order in writing, by telefax, telex, or electronic transmission at the earliest practicable date, but in any event within ten (10) business days following receipt thereof. In such acceptance, SUPPLIER shall confirm DISTRIBUTOR’s requested delivery date as the shipment date or specify an alternative shipment date (“Acknowledged Shipment Date”). If the Acknowledged Shipment Date is more than thirty (30) days later than DISTRIBUTOR’s requested delivery date, DISTRIBUTOR, at its election, may cancel the order without the payment of a penalty or charge; provided, however, that DISTRIBUTOR shall receive credit for any such order to establish quantities purchased, quantity discounts and the like, where applicable, as if such order had been fulfilled.
 
 
 
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4.2 Method of Shipping. All shipments from SUPPLIER’s F.O.B. point shall be made in accordance with DISTRIBUTOR’s then current shipping instructions. DISTRIBUTOR’s shipping instructions are subject to change upon written notice from DISTRIBUTOR. If SUPPLIER elects to ship otherwise than in keeping with the shipping instructions, it shall do so at its own cost and bear all risk of loss until the shipment is received by DISTRIBUTOR. In the absence of specific instructions from DISTRIBUTOR, the shipping and packaging method shall be at the discretion of SUPPLIER, provided that SUPPLIER shall, consistent with sound business practice, select a method of shipping and packaging which is suitable for the Product. In the event of any misdelivery by the carrier, SUPPLIER shall assist DISTRIBUTOR in tracing the shipment and obtaining delivery of the Products.
 
 
4.3 Rescheduling and Cancellation. DISTRIBUTOR may, upon at least forty five (45) days prior written notice, reschedule or cancel the Acknowledged Order without cost, penalty or additional charge to DISTRIBUTOR except orders stipulated as NCNR or requirement of 90 days notice of change, provided, however, that DISTRIBUTOR may not reschedule any order for delivery after the termination or expiration of this Agreement unless agreed to by SUPPLIER.
 
 
4.4 Acceptance.   DISTRIBUTOR shall be deemed to have accepted Products upon delivery to and inspection by Distributor, unless DISTRIBUTOR notifies SUPPLIER within thirty (30) days after delivery that the Products are rejected because they are defective or do not conform to the SUPPLIER’s applicable warranty, the terms of this Agreement or DISTRIBUTOR’s order.
 
 
4.5 Early Shipments. DISTRIBUTOR shall have the right to accept or reject any and all Products delivered prior to their Acknowledged Shipment Date. If SUPPLIER is notified of DISTRIBUTOR’s intention to reject and return any such delivery, it shall issue (or shall be deemed to have issued) a Return Material Authorization within five (5) business days. The return shall be made freight collect. If DISTRIBUTOR elects to accept any such delivery, DISTRIBUTOR shall not become obligated to pay any invoices submitted therefor until thirty (30) after the Acknowledged Shipment Date.
 
 
 
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Prices. The prices for Products purchased under this Agreement shall be as set forth in SUPPLIER’s Price List in effect as of the date of this Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A. The prices shown in Exhibit A are subject to change upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice from SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR.
 
 
5.1 Price Increases. Prior to the effective date of a price increase, DISTRIBUTOR may order Products for delivery at the prior (i.e., lower) price. All Products shipped under orders placed by DISTRIBUTOR prior to the effective date of any price increase shall be shipped and invoiced at the price in effect at the time of order placement.
 
 
5.2 SUPPLIER’s Representation. SUPPLER represents and warrants that the practices and policies, including any prices or discounts extended to DISTRIBUTOR in connection with the Products, comply with all applicable laws and are not, and will not be, less favorable than those extended to other purchasers of similar quantities of Products from SUPPLIER for resale or other distribution.
 
 
5.3 F.O.B.   All prices are F.O. B. SUPPLIER’s domestic shipping facility at Deer Park, New York.
 
 
5.4 Sales Taxes, Export and Other Charges. DISTRIBUTOR shall be responsible for any and all applicable sales or use taxes pertaining to its purchase of the Products, and, if Products are to be delivered by Supplier to points outside the domestic United States, the cost of export packing, export duties, licenses, and fees, if included as a separate item on the invoices sent
 
by SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR.
 
 
5.5 Risk of Loss . DISTRIBUTOR shall assume all risk of loss and pay all costs of insurance for the Products upon SUPPLIER’s delivery thereof to a common carrier.
 
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Terms of Payment. SUPPLLIER shall invoice DISTRIBUTOR upon shipment of each order. Such invoices shall be due and payable by DISTRIBUTOR within thirty (30) days following DISTRIBUTOR’s acceptance of the Products or DISTRIBUTOR’s receipt of the invoice, whichever is later. DISTRIBUTOR shall be entitled to a prompt payment discount of ONE percent ( 1 % ) if payment is made within ten (10) days of the due date of any such invoice.
 
 
 
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7. Return of Product.
 
 
7.1 Bi-annual Rotation. Within three (3) months following each half year period of this Agreement determined as of the commencement date of this Agreement, six (6) month DISTRIBUTOR may return to SUPPLIER, for credit, a quantity of Products the value of which shall not exceed TEN percent (10 %) of the net sales dollars invoiced by SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR for all products purchased by DISTRIBUTOR during the preceding Contract 6 months. Credit issued for such returned Products shall equal the price paid by DISTRIBUTOR, less any prior credits. DISTRIBUTOR may make such returns from one or more stocking locations. The foregoing return privilege shall be subject to the following:
 
 
7.1.1 The Products must be returned in their original unopened packaging where feasible, or if not feasible, must be free of damage and be in merchantable condition. SUPPLIER agrees to furnish packaging materials when requested by DISTRIBUTOR: All date coded products must be within one (1) year of date code.
 
 
7.1.2 Prior to returning any Products, DISTRIBUTOR must obtain a Return Authorization from SUPPLIER, which shall be given to DISTRIBUTOR within thirty (30) days of request by DISTRIBUTOR; and
 
 
7.1.3 All Products returned under this Subsection 7.1 shall be shipped F.O.B. SUPPLIERS domestic facility at 95 E. Jefryn Blvd.., Deer Park, NY 11729 , freight and shipping charges prepaid by DISTRIBUTOR.
 
7.1.4 DISTRIBUTOR must place offsetting order equal to / or greater than stock rotation RMA at the same time RMA is given. Stock rotation RMA will not
 
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7.2 New Products. For purposes hereof, the term “New Products” shall mean any and all Products (i) ordered by DISTRIBUTOR under its initial stocking order (i.e., ordered within ninety (90) days of the date of this Agreement of (ii) added to the Products listed in Exhibit A and ordered within ninety (90) days of the date of such addition. Within six (6) months following the date of this Agreement or following the date of any New Product is added hereunder, whichever is later, DISTRIBUTOR may elect to return to SUPPLIER, for credit, any and all of such New Products in its inventory. Such return is subject to all of the terms and conditions of Subsection 7.1 above, except of Subsection 7.1.2 thereof. Returns of new Products under this Subsection 7.2 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
 
 
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8. Product Changes.
 
 
8.1 Discontinuance and Obsolescence. SUPPLIER reserves the right to discontinue the manufacture of sale of, or otherwise render or treat as obsolete, any or all of the Products covered by this Agreement upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR may, in its discretion, within thirty (30) days following receipt of such notice, notify SUPPLIER in writing of its intention to return any or all Products so discontinued or rendered obsolete which remain in its inventory and shall receive a credit for such Products equal to the net price paid by DISTRIBUTOR for the same, provided that said Products are returned within thirty (30) days of the date of DISTRIBUTOR’s receipt of SUPPLIER’s Return Material Authorization, which RMA shall be promptly issued by SUPPLIER. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.1 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTION under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
8.2 Modification of Products. SUPPLIER shall give DISTRIBUTOR at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of all engineering modifications that will affect products in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory if such changes affect form, fit, or function, or if the modifications will preclude or materially limit the salability of DISTRIBUTOR’s affected inventory of Products once the engineering modifications are implemented. SUPPLIER shall work with DISTRIBUTOR to move the affected inventory through resale or repurchase for ninety (90) days following such notification. If, after the above efforts, affected Product still remains in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory, SUPPLIER agrees to replace it with upgraded Products within one hundred twenty (120) days of the official public announcement of such modification or SUPPLIER’s first shipment of the modified Product, whichever occurs first. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns or replacements. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.2 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.

 
 
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8.3 Introduction of New Products. SUPPLIER shall give DISTRIBUTOR at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of the introduction of any New Products that preclude or materially limit DISTRIBUTOR from selling any Products in its inventory, and shall work with DISTRIBUTOR to move the affected inventory through resale or repurchase for 90 days, following such notification. If, after the above efforts, affected Products still remains in DISTRIBUTOR’s inventory, SUPPLIER agrees to replace them with the New Products within one hundred twenty (120) days of the official public announcement of such New Products or SUPPLIER’s first shipment of New Products, whichever occurs first. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.3 shall not be counted as “stock rotation” for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.
 
 
8.4 Return Material Authorization. A Return Material Authorization shall be issued by SUPPLIER within thirty (30) days of any request for the same by DISTRIBUTOR when required in connection with any return request under this Agreement.
 
9.          
Warranty; Compliance With Laws.
 
 
9.1 Standard Warranty. The Products shall be covered by SUPPLIER’s standard warranty terms and provisions, copies of which are annexed to this Agreement as Exhibit B; provided, however, that the warranty coverage shall be no less than the following: (i) the warranty period set forth therein shall run for at least one (1) year following DISTRIBUTOR’s shipment of any Product to it’s customer; (ii) SUPPLIER shall extend such warranty directly to DISTRIBUTOR’s customer as if such customer had purchased the Product directly from SUPPLIER; (iii) SUPPLIER shall warrant the Product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service and shall repair or replace at its cost any defective Product (or issue a credit or refund, as the case may be, based on the purchase price paid therefor; and (iv) SUPPLIER shall pay (or refund the amount of) all freight and shipping charges for any defective Product returned.
 
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Special Purchases . SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR may at any time during the term of this Agreement enter into separate agreements for the special purchase of other Products, including non- standard Products and Products in greater quantities than those set forth in SUPPLIER’s then current Published Price List, and such agreements shall be subject to all terms and conditions hereof unless inconsistent with the terms of such special agreements or unless otherwise agreed.
 
 
 
 
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Cooperative Advertising. To assist DISTRIBUTOR in advertising and promoting the Products, SUPPLIER shall accrue into the special advertising fund two and a half percent (2.5 %)   of the net sales dollars invoiced to DISTRIBUTORS each month. Amounts in such fund shall be used by DISTRIBUTOR in connection with advertising and other promotional efforts approved by both DISTRIBUTOR and SUPPLIER.
 
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Term and Termination.
 
 
12.1 Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one (1) year commencing on May 13, 2009   This Agreement, thereafter, shall automatically renew and extend annually for a one (1) year term unless either Party has given the other at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the term written notice of its intention not to renew the Agreement.
 
 
12.2 Termination for Convenience. Either SUPPLIER or DISTRIBUTOR may at any time terminate this Agreement without cause and for its convenience by giving ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other. Both SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR represent that they have considered the making of expenditures in preparing to perform under this Agreement, as well as the possible losses which might result in the event of any termination of the Agreement.
 
 
12.3 Immediately upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, Distributor shall immediately and forever cease to solicit orders for Products and shall immediately cease to represent or to hold itself out in any manner that Distributor is associated with Supplier.
 
12.4 Events of Default. Any of the following shall constitute a default under this Agreement.
 
12.4.1 Except as otherwise permitted under Subsection 17.04 of this Agreement, the assignment
 
by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER of this Agreement or any of its respective rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party (the word “assign”
 
to include, with out limiting the generality thereof, a merger, sale of any substantial portion of assets or business or any similar transaction);
 
 
12.4.2 DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER’S failure to perform or observe any of its obligations hereunder for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice thereof from the other; or if the breach is of such a nature that it could not reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period, DISTRIBUTOR’s or SUPPLIER’s failure within such thirty (30) days to commence to cure the breach and, thereafter, proceed with due diligence to cure it; or
 

 
 
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12.4.3 The assignment by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER of its business for the benefit of creditors, or the filing of a petition by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER under the Bankruptcy Code or any similar statute, or the filing of such a petition against either of them which is not discharged or stayed within sixty (60) days, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer to take charge of DISTRIBUTOR’s or SUPPLIER’s property, or any other act indicative of bankruptcy or insolvency, or the determination by
 
Supplier, in its sole discretion, that Distributor lacks the financial resources to satisfactorily perform its obligations and/or duties hereunder.
 
 
12.5 Remedies Upon Default. In the event of any default set forth in Subsection 13.4 above, the non-defaulting party may, at its option:
 
 
12.5.1 Proceed by any lawful means to enforce performance of this Agreement and to recover damages for a breach thereof (and the breaching party agrees to bear the other’s costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in any judicial action to enforce such performance or recover such damages if the aggrieved party is determined to be entitled to such relief in such action;
 
 
12.5.2 Terminate this Agreement for cause by written notice and proceed by any lawful means to recover damages for breach thereof; or
 
12.5.3 Avail itself of any other lawful remedy available under law or equity.
 
12.5.4 The rights and remedies under Subsection 13.5.1, 13.5.2, and 13.5.3 above are intended to be cumulative and not exclusive, so that the non-defaulting party can elect to pursue any one or more of the same.
 
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12.6.1 In the event SUPPLIER terminates this Agreement without cause or elects not to renew the same, or DISTRIBUTOR terminates this Agreement for cause, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from DISTRIBUTOR any and all unsold Products designated by DISTRIBUTOR from its inventory at the price paid therefor by DISTRIBUTOR, less any prior credits granted by SUPPLIER on such Products. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with such repurchases.
 

 
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12.6.2 In the event DISTRIBUTOR terminates this Agreement without cause or elects not to renew the same, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from DISTRIBUTOR from its inventory at the same price as set forth in Subsection 12.6.1 above. A twenty percent (20%) handling charge may be deducted by SUPPLIER from the purchase price to be paid by DISTRIBUTOR for all Products returned in salable condition in opened or non-original packaging. DISTRIBUTOR shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with such repurchases.
 
 
12.6.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, SUPPLIER shall be required to accept only those Products which are in their original unopened packaging or, where not in such packaging, are undamaged and in salable or merchantable condition after testing and inspection by SUPPLIER.
 
 
12.7 Outstanding Order . In the event of any termination, SUPPLIER shall, if requested to do so by DISTRIBUTOR, honor any open DISTRIBUTOR purchase order then outstanding.
 
 
12.8 Release. No termination of this Agreement shall affect any obligation of either party to pay amounts due to the other hereunder and all such payments shall be made when due.
 
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Trademarks; Trade Names. This Agreement shall not create, and SUPPLIER shall have no right in, or to the use of, any trademark, trade name, logo, service mark or other mark, identification or name of DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR recognizes SUPPLIER’s ownership of, and right to use, certain trademarks, trade names, logos and other marks, and names and acknowledges that, except as hereinafter set forth, DISTRIBUTOR has no right in, or to use, any thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, DISTRIBUTOR is hereby granted a non-exclusive right to use SUPPLIER’s trademarks, trade names, logos and other marks and names for the purposes of identifying itself to the public as an authorized distributor of the Products and for advertising and otherwise promoting the resale, lease or servicing of any products purchased under this Agreement.
 
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Confidential Information. SUPPLIER, SUPPLIER’s authorized representatives and DISTRIBUTOR shall each receive and maintain in confidence any and all proprietary information, trade secrets or other know-how belonging to the other (including, but not limited to, knowledge of manufacturing or technical processes, financial and systems data, customer information and resale reports), (Confidential Information), which is expressly designated and conspicuously marked confidential except and to the extent that disclosure of any Confidential Information is (i) required by any law or governmental regulation or the decree of a court having competent jurisdiction or (ii) enters into or

 
 
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This Section 16 shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.
 
15. General
 
1 5.01 Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior communications or understandings between DISTRIBUTOR and SUPPLIER and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters covered herein. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and those of any order, quotation, solicitation or other communication from one party to the other, the terms of this Agreement shall be controlling.
 
 
15.02 Amendment. This Agreement cannot be changed, modified or amended unless such change, modification, or amendment is in writing and executed by the party against which the enforcement of such change, modification or amendment is sought.
 
 
15.03 Governing Law. This Agreement is made in, governed by, and shall be construed solely in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York .
 
 
15.04 Assignment. Neither party shall have the right to assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the other except that either party may make such an assignment to another corporation wholly owned by or under common control with it. For purposes hereof, the term “assign” shall include, without limitation, a merger, sale of assets or business, or other transfer of control by operation of law or otherwise.
 
 
15.05 Authority. Both parties represent and warrant to each other that they have the right and lawful authority to enter into this Agreement for the purposes herein and that there are no other outstanding agreements or obligations inconsistent with the terms and provisions hereof.

 
 
 
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15.06 Paragraph headings. Paragraph headings and numbers have been inserted for convenience of reference only, and if there shall be any conflict between any such headings and numbers and text of this Agreement, the text shall control.
 
 
15.07 Waiver. Waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other term or condition or breach of this Agreement
 
 
15.08 Notices. Notices and other communications by either party under this Agreement shall be deemed given when delivered by hand or deposited in the United States mail as certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the chief executive officer of the other party at its then principal place of business as follows.
 
If to SUPPLIER:
 
Steve Lubman
Challenge Electronics. Inc.
95 E. Jefryn Blvd.
Deer Park, NY 11729
 
 
If to DISTRIBUTOR:
 
Richard W. Crofford
TLC Electronics, Inc.
18 Long Lake Road
St. Paul, MN 55115
 
 
With a copy to:
 
 
 
15.09 Invalidity of Provisions. In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be overly broad in scope, duration or area of applicability, the court considering the same shall have the power and hereby is authorized and directed to modify such term or provision to limit such scope, duration or area, or all of them, so that such term or provision is no longer overly broad and to enforce the same as so limited. Subject to the foregoing sentence, in the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision and shall not affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
 
 
 
 
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15.10 Consent Not Unreasonably Withheld. Whenever any consent, action or authorization is required or requested of SUPPLIER hereunder, such consent, action or authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
 
 
15.11 Force Majeure. Nonperformance under this Agreement shall be excused, and neither party shall be liable for any loss, damage, penalty or expense, to the extent that such performance is rendered impossible or delayed by fire, flood, act of God or the public enemy, act of the Government, labor difficulties, riot, inability to obtain materials or any other cause where the failure to perform cr delay is beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party and without the negligence of such party.
 
 
15.12 Relationship of Parties. The relationship between the parties hereto shall be that of independent contractors, each being in full control of its own business. Under no circumstances shall either party have the right or authority, expressed or implied, to act or make any commitment on behalf of or bind the other or representthe other as its agent in any way. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a joint venture or partnership between SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR.
 
AGREED TO THIS  ACCEPTED THIS
 
AGREED TO THIS      ACCEPTED THIS  
         
         
5 day of  May, 2009     5 day of  May, 2009  
         
/s/ Steve Lubman
   
/s/ Richard W. Crofford
 
Name (signature)
   
Name (signature)
 
95 E. Jefryn Blvd.
    18 Long Lake Road  
Deer Park, NY 11729     St. Paul, MN 55115  
         
By: Steve Lubman      By: Richard W. Crofford  
Title: President     Title: President  
         
 
 
 
 
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Exhibit 10.29
 
 
SURGE LOGO
 
Surge Components, Inc.
Distributor Agreement

Agreement entered into, by and between, Surge Components, Inc., a New York corporation having its principal place of business at 95 E. Jefryn Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729 . and TTI, Inc., a corporation having its principal place of business at 2441 North East Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, 76106.

WHEREAS. Supplier is engaged in the supply of high quality electronic products including capacitors and discrete components, to both original equipment manufacturers who incorporate Supplier's products into their finished goods and to distributors of Supplier's product lines;

WHEREAS. Supplier desires to appoint Distributor as Supplier's non-exclusive distributor for such Products in the Territory hereinafter described: and

WHEREAS, Distributor desires to be appointed Supplier's non-exclusive Distributor upon the terms and conditions contained hereinafter.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.
Appointment of Distributor. SUPPLIER appoints DISTRIBUTOR on a nonexclusive basis to serve during the term of this Agreement, as an authorized distributor of the Products within the Territory, and DISTRIBUTOR accepts such appointment. In its capacity as a Distributor of the Products. Distributor shall purchase Products from Supplier for its own account and for resale to third parties and shall not represent itself as a distributor of the Products outside of the Territory, without the prior written consent of Supplier.

Distributor further acknowledges and agrees that Distributor is not required to. nor has Distributor paid any money, or tendered any valuable consideration not described herein, for the right to act and serve as a distributor for Supplier.

Distributor hereby represents and acknowledges that Distributor has adequate financial resources to adequately serve as Supplier's distributor in the Territory, and hereby further agrees and acknowledges that Supplier has relied upon such representation in its appointment of Distributor hereunder. Distributor hereby further acknowledges that Supplier's reputation and the good will of its customers in the Territory is dependent upon the quality of services performed hereunder by Distributor, and that Supplier will suffer irreparable harm in the event Distributor tails to satisfactorily perform its obligations and duties as a

 
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distributor hereunder. SUPPLIER shall be free to distribute the products within the Territory either directly or through other distributors or dealers.

 
1.1
Definition of "Products." The term "Products" shall mean all products offered for sale by SUPPLIER generally, as set forth and described in SUPPLIER'S then current Published Price List (Price List) as attached hereto as Exhibit A. (Products may be added to the Price List or deleted therefrom by SUPPLIER upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to DISTRIBUTOR). Additional Products may be added to this Agreement, including Products specified in SUPPLIER'S Price List but not approved for distributor stocking, by mutual agreement between the parries.

 
1.2
Definition of "Territory." The term "Territory" shall mean the geographic area(s) known as


2.
Responsibilities of DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business, and shall devote such management, manpower, and time as may be reasonably necessary to conduct a mutually agreed to program to sell and to promote the sale, lease or other distribution of the Products within the Territory. DISTRIBUTOR shall not be prevented in any way from selling within the Territory similar products or merchandise of other suppliers or manufacturers, provided that Distributor first obtains the prior written approval of Supplier. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:

 
2.1
Inventory. DISTRIBUTOR shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business to maintain a representative inventory of Products in reasonably sufficient quantities to provide reasonably adequate and timely delivery to DISTRIBUTOR'S customers.

 
2.2
Sales, Marketing and Promotion. DISTRIBUTOR shall maintain a competent sales force to market the Products and shall, consistent with its own business judgment, advertise or otherwise promote the sale, lease or other distribution of the Products (including the establishment of promotional campaigns, advertising in trade journals and the like) within the Territory.

 
2.3
Training Programs. DISTRIBUTOR and its employees shall participate, when and to the extent appropriate, in such training programs as may be offered by SUPPLIER, to the extent that such participation does not materially detract from the conduct of DISTRIBUTORS business.

 
2.4
Reports. DISTRIBUTOR shall send to SUPPLIER, within thirty (30) days alter the end of each calendar month, a written or electronic Point of Sale Report ("POS Reports") indicating

 
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the quantities of all Products sold by Product type, including model number, and customer name, address and zip code and such other information pertaining solely to DISTRIBUTOR'S resale's under this Agreement as SUPPLIER may reasonably request.

SUPPLIER recognizes and respects the Distributor's proprietary rights and interest in the information contained in Distributor's POS Reports. SUPPLIER agrees these reports and information contained therein (in whatever form submitted) are and remain the property of the Distributor. SUPPLIER agrees to return or destroy the reports within sixty (60) days after submittal (and on Distributor's written request to certify in writing that they have all been destroyed), and further agrees to use its best efforts to keep confidential and not to disclose to any Third Party the information contained in the POS Reports, and to restrict its availability and use to only SUPPLIER'S employees with a genuine need to know. Supplier agrees these reports and to restrict its availability and use to only SUPPLIER'S employees with a genuine need to know. It is not intended that this provision should restrict SUPPLIER'S use of the POS information for market analysis or other information processing purposes or commission payments, so long as the confidentiality of the information is assured.

SUPPLIER agrees that in the event of termination of this Agreement by either party, with or without cause, that upon written notice of said termination all POS Reports and information will be returned to DISTRIBUTOR or destroyed and upon DISTRIBUTOR'S written request. SUPPLIER shall furnish DISTRIBUTOR with written certification that said POS Report and information have been returned to DISTRIBUTOR or destroyed. The information in a Point-of-Sale Report shall not be used by any of the SUPPLIER'S personnel, agents or by any of the SUPPLIER'S other authorized DISTRIBUTOR'S to the detriment, or damage, of the DISTRIBUTOR or the DISTRIBUTOR'S sales of any products to any of its customers.

 
2.5
Audit and Inspection. Not more than twice annually, upon reasonable prior written notice. DISTRIBUTOR, shall permit SUPPLIER, at SUPPLIER'S sole cost and expense, to (i) audit those records of DISTRIBUTOR which pertain solely and exclusively to purchases of Products under this Agreement for the previous twelve (12) months or from and after the last such audit, whichever period is shorter and which are located at DISTRIBUTOR'S principal place and branch locations of business, and (ii) perform an inventory of all Products purchased hereunder by DISTRIBUTOR at each location; provided, however, that such audit and inventory are carried out at reasonable times and in a manner that will not disrupt or otherwise adversely impact the conduct of DISTRIUBTOR's business.

 
2.6
Distributor Policies. Distributor further agrees to promptly implement and maintain all of Supplier's sales and distribution policies, as such policies may exist from time to time. In addition, Distributor hereby agrees to comply with and to strictly adhere to and follow any and all rules,

 
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regulations, policies, and procedures established by Supplier from time to time with respect to the marketing, sale and servicing of customers and potential customers for the Products and to satisfy any and all quality standards established from time to time with respect thereto by Supplier.

3.
Responsibilities of SUPPLIER. SUPPLIER, at its cost and expense, shall cooperate with and assist DISTRIBUTOR in performing its duties under this Agreement and shall utilize its best efforts commensurate with its; overall business to promote the sale and distribution of the Products. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:

 
3.1
Training. SUPPLIER shall provide DISTRIBUTOR'S sales organization with all necessary and appropriate Product sales training, support and assistance.

 
3.2
Literature. SUPPLIER, shall furnish DISTRIBUTOR with a reasonable supply of current price and product informal ion including price lists, sales literature, books, specifications sheets, catalogues, promotional plans and information and the like as SUPPLIER may prepare for nationwide distribution and shall also provide DISTRIBUTOR with such training, technical and sales support and assistance (including sales forecasting and planning assistance) as may be necessary to assist DISTRIBUTOR in effectively carrying our its activities under this Agreement.

 
3.3
Advertising. Promotion and Referrals. SUPPLIER shall use its best efforts commensurate with its overall business, to advertise the Products on a nationwide basis and shall take all reasonable steps to inform the public that DISTRIBUTOR is an authorized distributor of the products and to encourage customers or potential customers for the product to order the same from its distributors including DISTRIBUTOR and shall refer to DISTRIBUTOR, leads, orders, customers and potential, customers involving quantities of the Products customarily handled by distributors.

 
3.4
Quality Control. SUPPLIER shall establish and maintain quality control procedures for product manufacturing, handling and testing, including but not limited to, electrostatic discharge sensitivity procedures and other customary programs as are necessary to ensure that the Products, as manufactured and sold to DISTRIBUTOR, are the highest quality and reliability.

 
3.5
Compliance with Laws. SUPPLIER warrants that the Products, as manufactured and sold to DISTRIBUTOR, are in full compliance with applicable laws, standards, codes and regulations, are duly marked and labeled and are suitable for resale or other distribution by DISTRIBUTOR.

 
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4.
Orders: Delivery: Rescheduling: Cancellation

 
4.1
Orders. DISTRIBUTOR may place written, telefaxed, telexed or electronically transmitted purchase orders or oral purchase orders confirmed in writing within ten (10) business days. Such purchase orders shall describe the Products ordered, the quantities requested, delivery dates requested, prices and shipping instructions, where appropriate. SUPPLIER shall acknowledge acceptance of each order in writing, by telefax, telex, or electronic transmission at the earliest practicable date, but in any event within ten (10) business days following receipt thereof in such acceptance. SUPPLIER shall confirm DISTRIBUTOR'S requested delivery date as the shipment date or specify an alternative shipment date ("Acknowledged Shipment Date"). If the Acknowledged Shipment Date is more than thirty (30) days later than DISTRIBUTOR'S requested delivery date, DISTRIBUTOR, at its election, may cancel the order without the payment of a penalty or charge; provided, however, that DISTRIBUTOR shall receive credit for any such order to establish quantities purchased, quantity discounts and the like, where applicable, as if such order had been fulfilled. Order minimum DISTRIBUTOR places with SUPPLIER is $50.00 USD. Line minimum is $25.00 USD.

 
4.2
Method of Shipping. All shipments from SUPPLIER'S F.O.B. point shall be made in accordance with DISTRIBUTOR'S then current shipping instructions. DISTRIBUTOR'S shipping instructions are subject to change upon written notice from DISTRIBUTOR. If SUPPLIER elects to ship otherwise than in keeping with the shipping instructions, it shall do so at its own cost and bear all risk of loss until the shipment is received by DISTRIBUTOR. In the absence of specific instructions from DISTRIBUTOR, the shipping and packaging method shall be at the discretion of SUPPLIER, provided that SUPPLIER shall, consistent with sound business practice, select a method of shipping and packaging which is suitable for the Product. In the event of any misdelivery by the carrier. SUPPLIER shall assist DISTRIBUTOR in tracing the shipment and obtaining delivery of the Products.

 
4.3
Rescheduling and Cancellation. DISTRIBUTOR may, upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice, reschedule or cancel the Acknowledged Order without cost, penalty or additional charge to DISTRIBUTOR except orders stipulated as NCNR or requirement of 90 days notice of change, provided, however, that DISTRIBUTOR may not reschedule any order for delivery after the termination or expiration of this Agreement unless agreed to by SUPPLIER.

 
4.4
Acceptance. DISTRIBUTOR shall be deemed to have accepted Products upon delivery to and inspection by Distributor, unless DISTRIBUTOR notifies SUPPLIER within thirty (30)

 
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days after delivery that the Products are rejected because they are defective or do not conform to the SUPPLIER'S applicable warranty, the terms of this Agreement or DISTRIBUTOR'S order.

 
4.5
Early Shipments. DISTRIBUTOR shall have the right to accept or reject any and all Products delivered prior to their Acknowledged Shipment Date. If SUPPLIER is notified of DISTRIBUTOR'S intention to reject and return any such delivery, it shall issue (or shall be deemed to have issued) a Return Material Authorization within five (5) business days. The return shall be made freight collect. If DISTRIBUTOR elects to accept any such delivery. DISTRIBUTOR shall not become obligated to pay any invoices submitted therefor until thirty (30) after the Acknowledged Shipment Date.

5.
Prices. The prices for Products purchased under this Agreement shall be as set forth in SUPPLIER'S Price List in effect as of the date of this Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A. The prices shown in Exhibit A are subject to change upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice from SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR.

 
5.1
Price Increases. Prior to the effective date of a price increase. DISTRIBUTOR may order Products for delivery at the prior (i.e.. lower) price. Ail Products shipped under orders placed by DISTRIBUTOR prior to the effective date of any price increase shall be shipped and invoiced at the price in effect at the time of order placement.

 
5.2
Price Protection. If and upon a competitive situation, the distributor requires lower pricing than existing inventory cost, the Supplier, where possible, will provide a ship and debit authorization number, authorizing the distributor to debit the difference of the old cost and new cost to the supplier.

 
5.3
SUPPLIER'S Representation. SUPPLER represents and warrants that the practices and policies, including any prices or discounts extended to DISTRIBUTOR in connection with the Products, comply with all applicable laws and arc not, and will not be. less favorable than those extended to other purchasers of similar quantities of Products from SUPPLIER for resale or other distribution.

 
5.3
.1 F.O.B. All prices are P.O. B. SUPPLIER'S domestic shipping facility at Deer Park. New York..

 
5.4
Sales Taxes, Export and Other Charges. DISTRIBUTOR shall be responsible for any and all applicable sales or use taxes pertaining to its purchase of the Products, and, if Products are to be delivered by Supplier to points outside the domestic United States, the cost of export packing, export duties, licenses, and fees, if included as a separate item on the invoices sent by SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR.

 
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5.5
Risk of Loss. DISTRIBUTOR, shall assume all risk of loss and pay all costs of insurance for the Products upon SUPPLIER'S, delivery thereof to a common carrier.

6.
Terms of Payment. SUPPLLIER shall invoice DISTRIBUTOR upon shipment, of each order. Such invoices shall be due and payable by DISTRIBUTOR, within thirty (30) days following DISTRIBUTOR'S acceptance of the Products or DISTRIBUTOR'S receipt of the invoice, whichever is later. DISTRIBUTOR shall be entitled to a prompt payment discount of ONE percent (1%) if payment is made within ten (10) days of the due date of any such receipt. Distributor shall remit payment to supplier by electronic fund transfer.

7.
Return of Product.

 
7.1
Bi-annual Rotation. Within three (3) months following each half year period of this Agreement determined as of the commencement date of this Agreement, six (6) month DISTRIBUTOR may return to SUPPLIER, for credit, a quantity of Products the value of which shall not exceed TEN percent (10%) of the net sales dollars invoiced by SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR for all products purchased by DISTRIBUTOR, during the preceding Contract 6 months. Credit issued for such returned Products shall equal the price paid by DISTRIBUTOR, excluding prompt payment discount, less any prior credits. DISTRIBUTOR may make such returns from one or more stocking locations. The foregoing return privilege shall be subject to the following:

 
7.1.1
The Products must be returned in their original unopened packaging where feasible, or if not feasible, must be free of damage and be in merchantable condition. SUPPLIER agrees to furnish packaging materials when requested by DISTRIBUTOR: For authorized returns, All dare coded products must be returned within one (1) year of DISTRIBUTOR receipt. All product shipped from SUPPLIER to DISTRIBUTOR will be within one (1) year date code or newer.

 
7.1.2
Prior to returning any Products, DISTRIBUTOR must obtain a Return Authorization from SUPPLIER, which shall be given to DISTRIBUTOR within thirty (30) days of request by DISTRIBUTOR: and

 
7.1.3
All Products returned under this Subsection 7.1 shall be shipped F.O.B. SUPPLIERS domestic facility at 95 E. Jefryn Blvd. Deer Park, NY 11729 , freight and shipping charges prepaid by DISTRIBUTOR.

 
7.1.4
DISTRIBUTOR must place offsetting order equal to / or greater than stock

 
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rotation RMA at the same time RMA is given. Stock rotation RMA will not be giving with out offsetting order.

 
7.2
New Products. For purposes hereof, the term "New Products" shall mean any and all Products (i) ordered by DISTRIBUTOR under its initial stocking order (i.e.. ordered within ninety (90) days of the dale of this Agreement of (ii) added to the Products listed in Exhibit A and ordered within ninety (90) days of the date of such addition. Within six (6) months following the date of this Agreement or following the date of any New Product is added hereunder, whichever is later, DISTRIBUTOR may elect to return to SUPPLIER, for credit, any and all of such New Products in its inventory. Such return is subject to all of the terms and conditions of Subsection 7.1 above, except of Subsection 7.1.2 thereof Returns of new Products under this Subsection 7.2 shall not be counted as "stock rotation" for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.

8.
Product Changes.

 
8.1
Discontinuance and Obsolescence. SUPPLIER reserves the right to discontinue the manufacture of sale of or otherwise render or treat as obsolete, any or all of the Products covered by this Agreement upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR may, in its discretion, within thirty (30! days following receipt of such notice, notify SUPPLIER in writing of its intention to return any or all Products so discontinued or rendered obsolete which remain in its inventory and shall receive a credit for such Products equal to the net price paid by DISTRIBUTOR for the same, provided that said Products are returned within thirty (30) days of the date of DISTRIBUTOR'S receipt of SUPPLIER'S Return Material Authorization, which RMA shall be promptly issued by SUPPLIER. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.1 shall not be counted as "stock rotation" for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTION under Subsection 7.1.

 
8.2
Modification of Products. SUPPLIER shall give DISTRIBUTOR at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of all engineering modifications that will affect products in DISTRIBUTOR'S inventory if such changes affect form, fit, or function, or if the modifications will preclude or materially limit the salability of DISTRIBUTOR'S affected inventory of Products once the engineering modifications are implemented. SUPPLIER shall work with DISTRIBUTOR to move the affected inventory through resale or repurchase for ninety (90) days following such notification. If after the above efforts, affected Product still remains in DISTRIBUTOR'S inventory, SUPPLIER agrees to replace it with upgraded Products within one hundred twenty (120) days of the official public announcement of such modification or SUPPLIER'S first

 
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shipment of the modified Product, whichever occurs first. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with any such returns or replacements. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.2 shall not be counted as "stock rotation" for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.

 
8.3
Introduction of New Products. SUPPLIER, shall give DISTRIBUTOR at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of the introduction of any New Products that preclude or materially limit DISTRIBUTOR from selling any Products in its inventory, and shall work with DISTRIBUTOR to move the affected inventory through resale or repurchase for 90 days, following such notification. If, after the above efforts, affected Products still remains in DISTRIBUTOR'S inventory. SUPPLIER agrees to replace them with the New Products within one hundred twenty (120) days of the official public announcement of such New Products or SUPPLIER'S first shipment of New Products, whichever occurs first. Returns of Products under this Subsection 8.3 shall not be counted as "stock rotation" for purposes of computing the amount of Products returnable by DISTRIBUTOR under Subsection 7.1.

 
8.4
Return Material Authorization. A Return Material Authorization shall be issued by SUPPLIER within thirty (30) days of any request for the same by DISTRIBUTOR when required in connection with any return request under this Agreement.

9.
Warranty: Compliance With Laws.

 
9.1
Standard Warranty. The Products shall be covered by SUPPLIER's standard warranty terms and provisions, copies of which are annexed to this Agreement as Exhibit 13: provided, however, that the warranty coverage shall be no less than the following: (i) the warranty period set forth therein shall run for at least one (1) year following DISTRIBUTOR'S shipment of any Product to it's customer; (ii) SUPPLIER shall extend such warranty directly to DISTRIBUTOR'S customer as if such, customer had purchased the Product directly from SUPPLIER; (iii) SUPPLIER shall warrant the Product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service and shall repair or replace at its cost any defective Product (or issue a credit or refund, as the case may be, based on the purchase price paid therefor; and (iv) SUPPLIER shall pay (or refund the amount of) all freight and shipping charges for any defective Product returned.

10.
Special Purchases. SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR may at any time during the term of this Agreement enter into separate agreements for the special purchase of other Products, including non-standard Products and Products in greater quantities than those set forth in SUPPLIER'S then current Published Price List, and such agreements shall be subject to all terms and conditions hereof unless

 
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inconsistent with the terms of such special agreements or unless otherwise agreed.

11.
Cooperative Advertising. To assist DISTRIBUTOR in advertising and promoting the Products, SUPPLIER shall accrue into the special advertising fund two and a half percent (2.5%) of the net sales dollars invoiced to DISTRIBUTORS each month. Amounts in such fund shall be used by DISTRIBUTOR in connection with, advertising and other promotional efforts approved by both DISTRIBUTOR and SUPPLIER.

12.
Term and Termination.

 
12.1
Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one (1) year commencing on ____________________. This Agreement, thereafter, shall automatically renew and extend annually for a one (1) year term unless either Party has given the other at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the term written notice of its intention not to renew the Agreement.

 
12.2
Termination for Convenience. Either SUPPLIER or DISTRIBUTOR may at any time terminate this Agreement without cause and for its convenience by giving ninety (00) days prior written notice to the other. Both SUPPLIER, and DISTRIBUTOR represent that they have considered the making, of expenditures in preparing to perform under this Agreement, as well as the possible losses which might result in the event of any termination of the Agreement.

 
12.3
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, Distributor shall cease to solicit orders for Products and shall cease to represent or to hold itself out in any manner that Distributor is associated with Supplier within 90 days of termination or expiration.

 
12.4
Events of Default. Any of the following shall constitute a default under this Agreement.

 
12.4.1
Except as otherwise permitted under Subsection 17.04 of this Agreement, the assignment by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER of this Agreement or any of its respective rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party (the word "assign" to include, with out limiting the generality thereof, a merger, sale of any substantial portion of assets or business or any similar transaction):

 
12.4.2
DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER'S failure to perform or observe any of its obligations hereunder for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice thereof from the oilier: or if the breach is of such a nature that it could not reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period. DISTRIBUTOR'S or SUPPLIER'S failure within such thirty (30) days to commence to cure the breach, and, thereafter, proceed with due diligence to cure it: or

 
12.4.3
The assignment by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER of its business for the benefit of creditors, or the filing of a petition by DISTRIBUTOR or SUPPLIER under the

 
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Bankruptcy Code or any similar statute, or the filing of such a petition against either of them which is not discharged or stayed within sixty (60) days, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer to take charge of DISTRIBUTOR'S or SUPPLIER'S property, or any other act indicative of bankruptcy or insolvency, or the determination by Supplier, in its sole discretion, that Distributor lacks the financial resources to satisfactorily perform its obligations and/or duties hereunder.

 
12.5
Remedies Upon Default. In the event of any default set forth in Subsection 13.4 above, the non-defaulting party may, at its option:

 
12.5.1
Proceed by any lawful means to enforce performance of this Agreement and to recover damages for a breach thereof (and the breaching party agrees to bear the other's costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred in any judicial action to enforce such performance or recover such damages if the aggrieved party is determined to be entitled to such relief in such action;

 
12.5.2
Terminate this Agreement for cause by written notice and proceed by any lawful means to recover damages for breach thereof; or

 
12.5.3
Avail itself of any other lawful remedy available under law or equity.

 
12.5.4
The rights and remedies under Subsection 13.5.1, 13.5.2, and 13.5.3 above are intended to be cumulative and not exclusive, so that the non-defaulting party can elect to pursue arty one or more of the same.

12.6
Return of Inventory

 
12.6.1
In the event SUPPLIER terminates this Agreement without cause or elects not to renew the same, or DISTRIBUTOR terminates this Agreement for cause, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from DISTRIBUTOR any and all unsold Products designated by DISTRIBUTOR from its inventory at the price paid therefor by DISTRIBUTOR, less any prior credits granted by SUPPLIER on such Products. SUPPLIER shall pay all freight and shipping charges in connection with such repurchases.

 
12.6.2
In the event DISTRIBUTOR terminates this Agreement without cause or elects not to renew the same, SUPPLIER shall repurchase from DISTRIBUTOR from its inventory at the same price as set forth in Subsection 12.6.1 above. A twenty percent (20%) handling charge may be deducted by SUPPLIER from the purchase price to be paid by

 
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DISTRIBUTOR for all Products returned in salable condition in opened or non-original packaging. DISTRIBUTOR shall pay ail freight and shipping charges in connection with such repurchases.

 
12.6.3
Notwithstanding the foregoing. SUPPLIER shall be required to accept only those Products which are in their original unopened packaging or, where not in such packaging, are undamaged and in salable or merchantable condition after testing and inspection by SUPPLIER.

12.7
Outstanding Order. In the event of any termination. SUPPLIER shall, if requested to do so by DISTRIBUTOR, honor any open DISTRIBUTOR purchase order then outstanding.

12.8
Release. No termination of this Agreement shall affect any obligation of either party to pay amounts due to the other hereunder and all such payments shall be made when due.

13.
Trademarks: Trade Names. This Agreement shall not create, and SUPPLIER shall have no right in. or to the use of. any trademark, trade name, logo, service mark or other mark, identification or name of DISTRIBUTOR. DISTRIBUTOR recognizes SUPPLIER's ownership of and right to use. certain trademarks, trade names, logos and other marks, and names and acknowledges that, except as hereinafter set forth, DISTRIBUTOR has no right in, or to use, any thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, DISTRIBUTOR is hereby granted a non-exclusive right to use SUPPLIER'S trademarks, trade names, logos and other marks and names for the purposes of identifying itself to the public as an authorized distributor of the Products and for advertising and otherwise promoting the resale, lease or servicing of any products purchased under this Agreement.

14.
Confidential Information. SUPPLIER. SUPPLIER'S authorized representatives and DISTRIBUTOR shall each receive and maintain in confidence any and all proprietary information, trade secrets or other know-how belonging to the other (including, but not limited to. knowledge of manufacturing or technical processes, financial and systems data, customer information and resale reports). ("Confidential Information"), which is expressly designated and conspicuously marked confidential (except and to the extent that disclosure of any Confidential Information is (i) required by any law or governmental regulation or the decree of a court having competent jurisdiction or (ii) enters into or exists in the public domain without the act of the party obligated to maintain such confidentiality hereunder). Without limiting the foregoing, all books, documents, records and other material and information made known to SUPPLIER or SUPPLIER'S authorized representatives by DISTRIBUTOR, pursuant to Subsection 2.4 of this Agreement are hereby designated as confidential. This Section 16 shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.

15.
General

 
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15.01
Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior communications or understandings between DISTRIBUTOR and SUPPLIER and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters covered herein. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and those of any order, quotation, solicitation or other communication from one party to the other, the terms of this Agreement shall be controlling.

 
15.02
Amendment. This Agreement cannot be changed, modified or amended unless such change, modification, or amendment is in writing and executed by the party against which the enforcement of such, change, modification or amendment is sought.

 
15.03
Governing Law. This Agreement is made in, governed by, and shall be construed solely in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York.

 
15.04
Assignment. Neither party shall have the right to assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the other except thai: either party may make such an assignment to another corporation wholly owned by or under common control with it. For purposes hereof, the term, "assign" shall include, without limitation, a merger, sale of assets or business, or other transfer of control by operation of law or otherwise.

 
15.05
Authority. Both parties represent and warrant to each other that they have the right and lawful authority to enter into this Agreement for the purposes herein and that there are no other outstanding agreements or obligations inconsistent with the terms and provisions hereof.

 
15.06
Paragraph headings. Paragraph headings and numbers have been inserted for convenience of reference only, and if there shall be any conflict between any such headings and numbers and text of this Agreement, the text shall control.

 
15.07
Waiver. Waiver by either parly of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other term or condition or breach of this Agreement

 
15.08
Notices. Notices and other communications by either party tinder this Agreement shall be deemed given when delivered by hand or deposited in the United States mail as certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the chief executive officer of the other party at its then principal place of business as follows.

 
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If to SUPPLIER:
 
  Shana I. Spanier 
  Surge Components Inc.
  95 E. Jefryn Blvd. 
  Deer Park, NY 11729   
 
If to DISTRIBUTOR:

____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

With a copy to:

____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

 
15.09
Invalidity of Provisions. In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be overly broad in scope, duration or area of applicability, the court considering the same shall have the power and hereby is authorized and directed to modify such term or provision to limit such scope, duration or area, or all of them, so that such term or provision is no longer overly broad and to enforce the same as so limited. Subject to the foregoing sentence, in the event any provision of thus Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision and shall not affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.

 
15.10
Consent Not Unreasonably Withheld. Whenever any consent, action or authorization is required or requested of SUPPLIER hereunder, such consent, action or authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

 
15.11
Force Majeure. Nonperformance under this Agreement shall be excused, and neither party shall be liable for any loss, damage, penalty or expense, to the extent that such performance is rendered impossible or delayed by fire, flood, act of God or the public enemy, act of the Government, labor difficulties, riot, inability to obtain materials or any

 
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other cause where the failure to perform or delay is beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party and without the negligence of such party.

 
15.12
Relationship of Parties. The relationship between the parties hereto shall be that of independent contractors, each being in full control of its own business, finder no circumstances shall either party have the right or authority, expressed or implied, to act or make any commitment on behalf of or bind the other or represent the other as its agent in any way. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed us creating a joint venture or partnership between SUPPLIER and DISTRIBUTOR.

AGREED TO THIS
 
ACCEPTED THIS
         
8 th day of December , 20 05
 
15 th day of December , 20 05
         
Ira Levy /s/ Ira Levy
 
Frank Sganga /s/ Frank Sganga
Name (Signature)
 
Name (Signature)
         
95 E. Jefryn Blvd.
 
2441 NE Parkway
         
Address
 
Address
         
Deer Park, NY 11729
 
Fort Worth Texas 76106
         
By
Ira Levy
 
By
Frank Sganga
         
Title
President
 
Title
V.P. Passive Prod Mgt.

 
 
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