UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM S-1/A
Amendment # 2
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
POWIN CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant in its Charter)
NEVADA |
3990 |
87-0455378 |
(State of Incorporation) |
(Primary Standard Classification Code) |
(IRS Employer ID No.) |
6975 SW Sandburg Road, Ste. 326
Tigard, OR 97223
T: (503) 598-6659
(Address and Telephone Number of Registrants Principal
Executive Offices and Principal Place of Business)
Joseph Lu
6975 SW Sandburg Road, Ste. 326
Tigard, OR 97223
T: (503) 598-6659
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Agent for Service)
Copies of communications to:
VINCENT & REES, L.C.
Attn: David M. Rees
175 South Main, 15th Floor
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective. If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. R
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration Statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. £
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering £
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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 the 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 £
Smaller Reporting Company R
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of Each Class of Securities to be Registered |
Amount to be Registered |
Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Share |
Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price |
Amount of Registration Fee |
Common Stock |
29,941,869 |
$0.10 |
$2,994,186.90 |
$167.08 |
Total |
29,941,869 |
$0.10 |
$2,994,186.90 |
$167.08 |
The offering price has been estimated solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(o). Our common stock is not traded and any national exchange and in accordance with Rule 457, the offering price was determined by factors such as the lack of liquidity (since there is no present market for Powin stock) and the high level of risk inherent in this sort of offering. The selling shareholders may sell shares of our common stock at a fixed price of $0.10 per share until our shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board and thereafter at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. There can be no assurance that a market maker will agree to file the necessary documents with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which operates the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board, nor can there be any assurance that such an application for quotation will be approved. We have agreed to bear the expenses relating to the registration of the shares for the selling security holders.
In the event of a stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction involving our common stock, the number of shares registered shall automatically be increased to cover the additional shares of common stock issuable pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The offering price of the common stock has been arbitrarily determined and bears no relationship to any objective criterion of value. The price does not bear any relationship to our assets, book value, historical earnings or net worth.
The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with section 8(a) of the securities act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the commission, acting pursuant to said section 8(a), may determine.
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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The Selling Security Holders may not sell these securities until after the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted .
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED December __, 2009
Prospectus
29,941,869 shares
POWIN CORPORATION
Common Stock
This prospectus relates to the offer for sale of up to 18,910,111 of our common stock and the shares underlying the two classes of 5,515,879 warrants respectively to purchase shares of our common stock by certain existing holders of the securities, referred to as Selling Security Holders throughout this document. The total number of shares registered in this prospectus is 29,941,869. It should be clarified that this registration statement covers the resale by the selling stockholders of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants. Additionally, there are two classes of warrants, A and B, both of which have 5, 515,879 shares of common stock in both classes. We will not receive any of the proceeds of this offering.
We anticipate applying for trading of our common stock on the over-the-counter (OTC) Bulletin Board upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. We have not yet engaged a market maker to assist us to apply for quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board and we are not able to determine the length of time that such application process will take. Such time frame is dependent on comments we receive, if any, from the NASD regarding our Form 211 application.
There is currently no market for our shares of common stock. There can be no assurance that a market for our common stock will be established or that, if established, such market will be sustained. Therefore, purchasers of our shares registered hereunder may be unable to sell their securities, because there may not be a public market for our securities. As a result, you may find it more difficult to dispose of, or obtain accurate quotes of our common stock. Any purchaser of our securities should be in a financial position to bear the risks of losing their entire investment.
The Selling Security Holders will sell the shares from time to time through independent brokerage firms in the over-the-counter market at $0.10 per share, until the shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, in which case the shares will be sold at market prices prevailing at the time of sale.
Investing in our stock involves substantial risks. See Risk Factors beginning on page 5 .
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The Date of This Prospectus is : December __, 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
M ANAGEMENTS DI SCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 16
BUSINE S S AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
SECURITY O WNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS A ND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
SHARES E LIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
INTERE STS OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. The Selling Security Holders are not making an offer of these securities in any state where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of this prospectus
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights some information from this prospectus, and it may not contain all of the information that is important to you. You should read the following summary together with the more detailed information regarding our company and the common stock being sold in this offering, including Risk Factors and our consolidated financial statements and related notes, included elsewhere in, or incorporated by reference into, this prospectus.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this report to "POWIN" "we," "us," or "our," "Successor" and the "Company" are references to the combined business of Powin Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Overview
The Company was originally named Powin Corporation and was formed as an Oregon corporation on November 15, 1990 by Joseph Lu, a Chinese-American. Since its incorporation, Powin has grown into a large international distribution company. The Company utilizes six plants on two continents and the Company provides distribution support for companies throughout the United States. More than 2,000 products and parts are produced by Powin on a regular basis.
Powin is a distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products which are made in plants located in The Peoples Republic of China. Powin helps coordinate the manufacturing process and the shipment of goods through its distribution channels. Powin also manufacturers products in Tualatin, Oregon through its wholly-owned subsidiary, QBF, Inc. Powin distributes and coordinates the manufacture of a wide variety of products including gun safes, outdoor cooking products, fitness and recreational equipment, truck parts, furniture and cabinets, plastic products and small electrical appliances.
The Merger
On July 8, 2008 Powins shareholder approved an agreement with Exact Identification Corporation whereby it was agreed that the Company would merge with and into Exact Identification Corporation (the Merger) in order to combine efforts and maximize company growth. July 8, 2008 is the official date the reverse recapitalization was consummated. The Articles of Merger were filed with the State of Nevada on August 21, 2008. As a result of this transaction, the Company has merged with and into Exact Identification Corporation. A name change was also filed in connection with the Articles of Merger on August 21, 2008, and the combined entity is now referred to as Powin Corporation. Immediately prior to the Merger, Exact underwent a 1:25 reverse stock split, bringing the number of shares outstanding in Exact to 5,223,027. Pursuant to the Merger, Joseph Lu (the sole shareholder of Powin prior to the Merger) received 150,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock in exchange for 1,000 shares of Powins no-par value stock .
About Exact Identification Corporation
Exact Identification Corporation (Exact) was previously listed and traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol EXCT, although its registration was revoked in May 2008 due to delinquent filings.
Immediately prior to the Merger, Exact had no operations.
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The corporation was originally incorporated in Nevada on February 11, 1985 as Global Technology Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of XimberLey Corporation). The name of the corporation was amended to Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. on April 11, 1988 pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by the stockholders of XimberLey Corporation (a Utah corporation) into Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. (a Nevada corporation) with the surviving entity being Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. The name of the corporation was again changed on December 1, 1992 to UV Color Corporation pending the approval and completion of a new plan of reorganization. The plan was not completed and the name was changed back to Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. on July 9, 1994. On April 10, 2002, the Companys name was changed to Exact Identification Corporation through an Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.
Company Information
Through its connections in China, Powin arranges the manufacturing and manufacturing support for a variety of products designed and sold in the U.S. and throughout the world. Some of the products manufactured and supported by Powin include gun safes, outdoor cooking products, fitness and recreational equipment, truck parts, furniture and cabinets, plastic products and small electrical appliances. The Company works closely with the designers, inventors and marketers of the products to produce and distribute the products. A more in-depth description of the process and the individual categories of products manufactured by Powin can be found on page 25 .
Business Strategies
Powins business strategies are described in greater detail on page 26.
Industry Summary
A summary of the industry can be found on page 26 of this Prospectus.
Competitive Strengths within the Industry
Powins Competitive Strengths within the Industry are described in greater detail on page 27.
Growth Strategy
Powins Growth Strategy can be described in greater detail on page 27.
Company Organization
The following chart depicts our corporate structure from a legal standpoint:
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Use of Certain Defined Terms and Treatment of Stock Split
Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this report to:
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"POWIN" "we," "us," or "our," "Successor" and the "Company" are references to the combined business of Powin Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. |
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Securities Act are references to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and references to Exchange Act are references to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended |
The Merger between the Company and Exact Identification Corporation on July 8, 2008, increased the authorized capital of Exact to 600,000,000 shares of common voting stock at .001 cent par value, and also effectuated a reverse split of the then-current outstanding shares of Exact on a one for twenty-five basis, (wherein twenty-five shares of Exacts then-current outstanding stock were exchanged for one share of the newly-combined Companys stock plus warrants as set forth in the Acquisition Agreement. Exact acquired all of the outstanding stock of Powin Corporation (1,000 shares of no-par value stock) and the sole shareholder of Powin corporation was issued one hundred fifty million shares (150,000,000) of investment common voting stock of Exact, making the former Powin stockholder the majority shareholder with 96.5% of the outstanding common stock of Exact Identification. The other 3.5% are original shareholders in Exact Identification.
Commissions Position on Indemnification for Securities Act Liabilities
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions of its Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws, the General Corporation Law of the State of Nevada or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer of controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
Where You Can Find Us
Our corporate headquarters are located at 6975 SW Sandburg Road, Ste. 326, Tigard, OR 97223. Our telephone number is (503) 598-6659.
RISK FACTORS
The following risk factors should be considered carefully in addition to the other information contained in this report. This report contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. We generally identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as may, 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. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our customers or our industrys actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, to differ. Risk Factors, Managements Discussion and Analysis and Business, as well as other sections in this report, discuss some of the factors that could contribute to these differences.
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The forward-looking statements made in this report relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events
An investment in our common stock is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Therefore, you should consider all of the risk factors discussed below, as well as the other information contained in this document. You should not invest in our common stock unless you can afford to lose your entire investment and you are not dependent on the funds you are investing.
( 1) Our failure to file timely reports may subject us to shareholder litigation, which may materially and adversely affect our business.
Our failure to file our reports in a timely manner may subject us to shareholder litigation, which may divert the attention of our management and force us to expend resources to defend against such claims. Any litigation may have a material and adverse effect on our business and future results of operations.
(2 ) Our quarterly operating results are difficult to predict and may fluctuate significantly from period to period in the future.
Our quarterly operating results are difficult to predict and may fluctuate significantly from period to period based on the seasonality of consumer spending and corresponding manufacturing trends in the United States and China. In addition, manufacturing spending generally tends to decrease during January and February each year due to the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday. We believe we will also experience a slight decrease in revenues during the hot summer months of July and August each year, when there is a relative slowdown in overall commercial activity in urban areas such as in China. Furthermore, due to ever-fluctuating pricing on commod it ies and other raw materials and given the unpredictable economic climate, it is difficult to forecast with any amount of certainty the exact expected quarterly operating results. As a result, you may not be able to rely on period to period comparisons of our operating results as an indication of our future performance. Factors that are likely to cause our operating results to fluctuate, such as the seasonality of manufacturing spending in China, a deterioration of economic conditions in China and potential changes to the regulation of the manufacturing industry in China is discussed elsewhere in this prospectus. Additionally, some of the outdoor products manufactured and distributed by the Company focus on a release in time for the summer season. Fitness products are primarily shipped out in September and October for distribution over the holiday season and at the beginning of each year. If our revenues for a particular quarter are lower than we expect, we may be unable to reduce our operating expenses for that quarter by a corresponding amount, which would harm our operating results for that quarter relative to our operating results from other quarters.
(3) Our future acquisitions may expose us to potential risks and have an adverse effect on our ability to manage our business.
Selective acquisitions will form a part of our strategy to further expand our business. If we are presented with appropriate opportunities, we may acquire additional businesses, services or products that are complementary to our core business. Our integration of the acquired entities into our business may not be successful and may not enable us to expand into new manufacturing platforms as well as we expect. This would significantly affect the expected benefits of these acquisitions. Moreover, the integration of any future acquisitions will require significant attention from our management.
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The diversion of our managements attention and any difficulties encountered in any integration process could have an adverse effect on our ability to manage our business. In addition, we may face challenges trying to integrate new operations, services and personnel with our existing operations. Future acquisitions may also expose us to other potential risks, including risks associated with unforeseen or hidden liabilities, the diversion of resources from our existing businesses and technologies, our inability to generate sufficient revenue to offset the costs, expenses of acquisitions and potential loss of, or harm to, relationships with employees and manufacturing clients as a result of our integration of new businesses and new regulations governing cross-border investment by China residents. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will be able to realize the benefits we anticipate from acquiring other companies or that we will not incur costs, including those relating to intangibles or goodwill, in excess of our projected costs for these transactions. The occurrence of any of these events could have a material and adverse effect on our ability to manage our business, our financial condition and our results of operations.
(4) There may be unknown risks inherent in our acquisitions of companies which could result in a material adverse effect on our business.
We will conduct due diligence with respect to any acquisition we undertake we may not be aware of all of the risks associated with any of the acquisitions. Any discovery of adverse information concerning any of these acquisitions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. While we may be entitled to seek indemnification in certain circumstances, successfully asserting indemnification or enforcing such indemnification could be costly and time consuming or may not be successful at all.
( 5) Failure to manage our growth could strain our management, operational and other resources and we may not be able to achieve anticipated levels of growth in the new networks and media platforms we hope to operate, either of which could materially and adversely affect our business and growth potential.
We have been expanding, and plan to continue to expand, our operations in the United States and China. To manage our growth, we must develop and improve our existing administrative and operational systems and, our financial and management controls and further expand, train and manage our work force. As we continue this effort, we may incur substantial costs and expend substantial resources in connection with any such expansion due to, among other things, different technology standards, legal considerations and cultural differences. We may not be able to manage our current or future international operations effectively and efficiently or compete effectively in such markets. We cannot assure you that we will be able to efficiently or effectively manage the growth of our operations, recruit top talent and train our personnel. Any failure to efficiently manage our expansion may materially and adversely affect our business and future growth.
(6) We depend on the leadership and services of Joseph Lu who is our founder, chairman, and chief executive officer, and our business and growth prospects may be severely disrupted if we lose his services.
Our future success is dependent upon the continued service of Joseph Lu our founder, chairman and chief executive officer. We rely on his industry expertise and experience in our business operations, and in particular, his business vision, management skills, and working relationships with our employees, many of our clients and landlords and property managers of the locations in our network. We do not maintain key-man life insurance for Mr. Lu or other key employees, but plan on obtaining this insurance in the next quarter. If he is unable or unwilling to continue in his present position or if he joins a competitor or forms a competing company, we may not be able to replace him easily or at all. As a result, our business and growth prospects may be severely disrupted if we lose his services. Accordingly, we are making every effort to keep Mr. Lu happy and to assist him in taking good care of his health so that his services and knowledge are readily available to Powin.
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(7) We may need additional capital and we may not be able to obtain it, which could adversely affect our liquidity and financial position.
We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents and cash flow from operations will not be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs including for working capital and capital expenditures, for the foreseeable future. We will require additional cash resources due to changed business conditions or other future developments. We may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain a credit facility. The sale of convertible debt securities or additional equity securities could result in additional dilution to our shareholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result in operating and financing covenants that would restrict our operations and liquidity.
Our ability to obtain additional capital on acceptable terms is subject to a variety of uncertainties, including: investors perception of, and demand for, securities of alternative manufacturing media companies; conditions of the U.S. and other capital markets in which we may seek to raise funds; our future results of operations, financial condition and cash flows; China governmental regulation of foreign investment in manufacturing services companies in China; economic, political, and other conditions in China; and China governmental policies relating to foreign currency borrowings. As each of these uncertainties are concerning, the foreign currency exchange is particularly concerning given the state of the economy and any unforeseen government regulations from either China or the United States. Accordingly, we will make every effort to keep up to date on the exchange and understand any regulation / economic condition that may affect the exchange.
We cannot assure you that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any failure by us to raise additional funds on terms favorable to us could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and financial condition.
(8) Unauthorized use of our intellectual property by third parties, and the expenses incurred in protecting our intellectual property rights, may adversely affect our business.
We regard our trade secrets and other intellectual property as critical to our success. Unauthorized use of the intellectual property used in our business may adversely affect our business and reputation.
We have historically relied on a combination of trademark and copyright law, trade secret protection and restrictions on disclosure to protect our intellectual property rights. We enter into confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with all our employees. We cannot assure you that these confidentiality agreements will not be breached, that we will have adequate remedies for any breach, or that our proprietary technology will not otherwise become known to, or be independently developed by, third parties.
We may register in China the trademarks used in our business. We cannot assure you that any of our trademark applications will ultimately proceed to registration or will result in registration with scope adequate for our business. Some of our applications or registration may be successfully challenged or invalidated by others. If our trademark applications are not successful, we may have to use different marks for affected services or technologies, or enter into arrangements with any third parties who may have prior registrations, applications or rights, which might not be available on commercially reasonable terms, if at all.
In addition, policing unauthorized use of our proprietary technology, trademarks and other intellectual property is difficult and expensive, and litigation may be necessary in the future to enforce our intellectual property rights. Future litigation could result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources, and could disrupt our business, as well as have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
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(9) We face significant competition, and if we do not compete successfully against new and existing competitors, we may lose our market share, and our profitability may be adversely affected.
We compete with other manufacturing companies in China and the United States. We compete for manufacturing clients primarily on the basis of price, the range of services that we offer and our brand name. Increased competition could reduce our operating margins and profitability and result in a loss of market share. Some of our existing and potential competitors may have competitive advantages, such as significantly greater financial, marketing or other resources, or exclusive arrangements with desirable clients and manufacturers, and others may successfully mimic and adopt our business model. Moreover, increased competition will provide clients additional manufacturing service alternatives, which could lead to lower prices and decreased revenues, gross margins and profits. We cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully compete against new or existing competitors.
(10) There may be deficiencies with our internal controls that require improvements, and we will be exposed to potential risks from legislation requiring companies to evaluate controls under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 in the event we become a fully reporting company.
While we believe that we currently have adequate internal control procedures in place, we are still exposed to potential risks from legislation requiring companies to evaluate controls under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, we have evaluated our internal controls systems in order to allow management to report on, and our registered independent public accounting firm to attest to, our internal controls, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We have performed the system and process evaluation and testing required in an effort to comply with the management certification and auditor attestation requirements of Section 404. As a result, we have incurred additional expenses and a diversion of managements time. If we are not able to meet the requirements of Section 404 in a timely manner or with adequate compliance, we might be subject to sanctions or investigation by regulatory authorities, such as the SEC.
Risks Relating to Regulation of Our Business and to Our Structure
(11) We do not typically enter into written agreements with customers, as is standard in most of our lines of business, but this practice exposes us to litigation and ambiguity should a conflict or discrepancy arise.
We do not typically have written contracts with our customers. This practice is not unusual for the industry. The fact that we do not typically have written contracts with our customers is a risk because oral contracts are less easily enforced by courts of law.
(12) Contractual arrangements we have entered into may be subject to scrutiny by the tax authorities and a finding that we owe additional taxes or are ineligible for our tax exemption, or both, could substantially increase our taxes owed, and reduce our net income and the value of your investment.
Under local law, arrangements and transactions among related parties may be subject to audit or challenge by the local tax authorities. If any of the transactions we have entered into with our distributor are found not to be on an arms-length basis, or to result in an unreasonable reduction in tax under local tax law, the tax authorities have the authority to disallow our tax savings, adjust the profits and losses of our respective entities and assess late payment interest and penalties. A finding by the tax authorities that Powin is ineligible for its tax exemptions, would substantially increase our taxes owed and reduce our net income and the value of your investment. As a result of this risk, you should evaluate our results of operations and financial condition without regard to these tax savings .
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(13) Our business operations may be affected by legislative or regulatory changes.
Changes in laws and regulations or the enactment of new laws and regulations governing placement or content of out-of-home manufacturing, our business licenses or otherwise affecting our business in China may materially and adversely affect our business prospects and results of operations. We are not certain how the local government will implement any regulation or how it may affect our ability to compete in the manufacturing industry in China. We are particularly concerned with any regulations that might give rise to possible trade issues between China and the United States, and the effects of those regulations on our business. Accordingly, we need to conduct due diligence as to any possible regulations that might arise and substantially effect Powins operations. Further, we need to make every effort to hedge against any government regulation which may materially alter our business model.
Risks Relating to Business in China
Much of the success of our company is derived from our connections and business dealings with manufacturing companies in China, and the majority of our revenues are derived from these operations. Accordingly, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects are subject, to a significant extent, to economic, political and legal developments in China.
(14) The economic, political and social conditions, as well as governmental policies, could affect the financial markets in China and our liquidity and access to capital and our ability to operate our business.
China economy differs from the economies of most countries in many respects, including the amount of government involvement, level of development, growth rate, control of foreign exchange, and allocation of resources. While China economy has experienced significant growth over the past, growth has been uneven, both geographically and among various sectors of the economy. China government has implemented various measures to encourage economic growth and guide the allocation of resources. Some of these measures benefit the overall China economy, but may also have a negative effect on us. This may encourage foreign manufacturing companies with more experience, greater technological know-how and larger financial resources than we have to compete against us and limit the potential for our growth. Moreover, our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by government control over capital investments or changes in tax regulations that are applicable to us.
(15) China legal system embodies uncertainties which could limit the legal protections available to you and us.
China legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes. The overall effect of legislation over the past 26 years has significantly enhanced the protections afforded to various forms of foreign investment in China. However, these laws, regulations and legal requirements change frequently, and their interpretation and enforcement involve uncertainties. For example, we may have to resort to administrative and court proceedings to enforce the legal protection that we enjoy either by law or contract . However, since China administrative and court authorities have significant discretion in interpreting and implementing statutory and contractual terms, it may be more difficult to evaluate the outcome of administrative and court proceedings and the level of legal protection we enjoy than in more developed legal systems. For example, these uncertainties may impede our ability to enforce the contracts we have entered into. In addition, such uncertainties, including the inability to enforce our contracts , could materially and adversely affect our business and operation. In addition, intellectual property rights and confidentiality protections in China may not be as effective as in the United States or other countries. Accordingly, we cannot predict the effect of future developments in China legal system, particularly with regard to the manufacturing industry, including the promulgation of new laws, changes to existing laws or the interpretation or enforcement thereof, or the preemption of local regulations by national laws. These uncertainties could limit the legal protections available to us, including our ability to enforce our agreements with our suppliers.
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(16) If tax benefits currently available to us in China were no longer available, our effective income tax rates for our China operations could increase.
We generate a substantial portion or all our net income from our suppliers in China. Our net income could be adversely affected by any change in the current tax laws in China.
(17) China tax authorities may require us to pay additional taxes in connection with our acquisitions of offshore entities that conducted their China operations through their affiliates in the United States.
Our operations and transactions are subject to review by China tax authorities pursuant to relevant China laws and regulations. However, these laws, regulations and legal requirements change frequently, and their interpretation and enforcement involve uncertainties. For example, in the case of some of our future acquisitions of offshore entities that conduct their China operations through their affiliates in the United States, we cannot assure you that China tax authorities will not require us to pay additional taxes in relation to such acquisitions, in particular where China tax authorities take the view that the previous taxable income of China affiliates of the acquired offshore entities needs to be adjusted and additional taxes be paid. In the event that the sellers failed to pay any taxes required under China law in connection with these transactions, China tax authorities might require us to pay the tax, together with late-payment interest and penalties.
(18) China rules on mergers and acquisitions may subject us to sanctions, fines and other penalties and affect our future business growth through acquisition of complementary business.
We cannot assure you that the relevant China government agency approval required for this offering will be deemed legal. We may face sanctions by China regulatory agencies. In such event, this regulatory agency may impose fines and penalties on our operations in China, limit our operating privileges in China, or take other actions that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, reputation and prospects.
Complying with the requirements of rules to complete such transactions could be time-consuming, and any required approval processes, including obtaining approval from the appropriate securities agency, may delay or inhibit the completion of such transactions, which could affect our ability to expand our business or maintain our market share.
(19) Any future outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome or avian flu in China, or similar adverse public health developments, may severely disrupt our business and operations.
From December 2002 to July 2003, China and other countries experienced an outbreak of a new and highly contagious form of atypical pneumonia now known as severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS. On July 5, 2003 , the World Health Organization declared that the SARS outbreak had been contained. Since September 2003, however, a number of isolated new cases of SARS have been reported, most recently in central China in April 2004. During May and July of 2003, many businesses in China were closed by China government to prevent transmission of SARS. In addition, many countries, including China, have encountered incidents of the H5N1 strain of bird flu, or avian flu. Any recurrence of the SARS outbreak, an outbreak of avian flu or a development of a similar health hazard in China, may deter people from congregating in public places, including a range of commercial locations such as office buildings and retail stores. Such occurrences would severely impact the value of our digital out-of-home manufacturing networks to advertisers, significantly reduce the manufacturing time purchased by advertisers and severely disrupt our business and operations.
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Risks Associated with this Offering
(20) Our shares will be listed for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board, and our shares will likely be classified as a penny stock as that term is generally defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to mean equity securities with a price less than $5.00. Our shares will be subject to rules that impose sales practice and disclosure requirements on broker-dealers who engage in certain transactions involving a penny stock.
We will be subject to the penny stock rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission that require brokers to provide extensive disclosure to its customers prior to executing trades in penny stocks. These disclosure requirements may cause a reduction in the trading activity of our common stock, which in all likelihood would make it difficult for our stockholders to sell their securities.
Under the penny stock regulations, a broker-dealer selling a penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or accredited investor must make a special suitability determination regarding the purchaser and must receive the purchasers written consent to the transaction prior to the sale, unless the broker-dealer is otherwise exempt. Generally, an individual with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000, or annual income exceeding $200,000 individually, or $300,000 together with his or her spouse, is considered an accredited investor. In addition, under the penny stock regulations the broker-dealer is required to:
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Deliver, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the penny stock market, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt;
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Disclose commissions payable to the broker-dealer and our registered representatives and current bid and offer quotations for the securities;
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Send monthly statements disclosing recent price information pertaining to the penny stock held in a customers account, the accounts value and information regarding the limited market in penny stocks;
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Make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchasers written agreement to the transaction, prior to conducting any penny stock transaction in the customers account.
Because of these regulations, broker-dealers may encounter difficulties in their attempt to sell shares of our common stock, which may affect the ability of selling stockholders or other holders to sell their shares in the secondary market and have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market. These additional sales practice and disclosure requirements could impede the sale of our securities. In addition, the liquidity for our securities may be decreased, with a corresponding decrease in the price of our securities. Our shares in all probability will be subject to such penny stock rules and our stockholders will, in all likelihood, find it difficult to sell their securities.
(21) There has been no independent valuation of the stock, which means that the stock may be worth less than the purchase price.
The per share purchase price has been determined by us without independent valuation of the shares. We established the offering price based on managements estimate of the value of the shares. This valuation is highly speculative and arbitrary. There is no relation to the market value, book value, or any other established criteria. We did not obtain an independent appraisal opinion on the valuation of the shares. The shares may have a value significantly less than the offering price and the shares may never obtain a value equal to or greater than the offering price.
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(22) Investors may never receive cash distributions which could result in an investor receiving little or no return on his or her investment.
Distributions are payable at the sole discretion of our board of directors. We do not know the amount of cash that we will generate, if any, once we have more productive operations. Cash distributions are not assured, and we may never be in a position to make distributions.
(23) Even If A Market Develops For Our Shares, Our Shares May Be Thinly Traded With Wide Share Price Fluctuations, Low Share Prices And Minimal Liquidity.
If a market for our shares develops, the share price may be volatile with wide fluctuations in response to several factors, including: potential investors anticipated feeling regarding our results of operations; ·increased competition; our ability or inability to generate future revenues; and market perception of the future of development of wood product manufacturing.
In addition, if our shares are quoted on the OTCBB, our share price may be affected by factors that are unrelated or disproportionate to our operating performance. Our share price might be affected by general economic, political, and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rates, or international currency fluctuations. In addition, even if our stock is approved for quotation by a market maker through the OTCBB, stocks traded over this quotation system are usually thinly traded, highly volatile and not followed by analysts. These factors, which are not under our control, may have a material effect on our share price.
(24) We Anticipate The Need To Sell Additional Authorized Shares In The Future. This Will Result In A Dilution To Our Existing Shareholders And A Corresponding Reduction In Their Percentage Ownership In Powin.
We may seek additional funds through the sale of our common stock. This will result in a dilution effect to our shareholders whereby their percentage ownership interest in Powin is reduced. The magnitude of this dilution effect will be determined by the number of shares we will have to issue in the future to obtain the funds required. The sale of additional stock to new shareholders will reduce the ownership position of the current shareholders. The price of each share outstanding common share may decrease in the event we sell additional shares.
(25) Since Our Securities Are Subject To Penny Stock Rules, You May Have Difficulty Reselling Your Shares .
Our shares are "penny stocks" and are covered by Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker/dealers including: disclosure and confirmation of quotation prices; disclosure of compensation the broker/dealer receives; and, furnishing monthly account statements. For sales of our securities, the broker/dealer must make a special suitability determination and receive from its customer a written agreement prior to making a sale. The imposition of the foregoing additional sales practices could adversely affect a shareholder's ability to dispose of his stock.
(26) An increase in the cost of certain natural resources, including iron ore, could impact our prices and our ability to produce products at an affordable rate.
A large portion of the Companys manufactured products are made out of steel. An increase in the price or decrease in the availability of the natural resource iron ore may impact the prices we can offer our customers and our competitiveness within the industry.
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(27) Arbitrary offering price.
The offering price of $0.10 per share of common stock was arbitrarily determined by Powin and is unrelated to specific investment criteria, such as the assets or past results of Powins operations. In determining the offering price, Powin considered such factors as the prospects, if any, of similar companies, the previous experience of management, Powins anticipated results of operations, and the likelihood of acceptance of this offering. Please review any financial or other information contained in this offering with qualified persons to determine its suitability as an investment before purchasing any shares in this offering.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus may contain forward-looking statements. This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words may, should, expect, anticipate, estimate, believe, intend or project or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology.
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among other things, (a) our projected sales and profitability, (b) our technology, (c) our manufacturing, (d) the regulation to which we are subject, (e) anticipated trends in our industry and (f) our needs for working capital. These statements may be found under Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations and Business, as well as in this prospectus generally. Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, the risks outlined under Risk Factors and matters described in this prospectus generally. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus will in fact occur.
Except as otherwise required by applicable laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or the risk factors described in the prospectus, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this prospectus.
USE OF PROCEEDS
Each of the Selling Security Holders will receive all of the net proceeds from the sale of shares by that shareholder. We will not receive any of the net proceeds from the sale of the shares. The Selling Security Holders will pay any underwriting discounts and commissions and expenses incurred by the Selling Security Holders for brokerage, accounting, tax or legal services or any other expenses incurred by the Selling Security Holders in offering or selling their shares. We will bear all other costs, fees and expenses incurred in effecting the registration of the shares covered by this prospectus, including without limitation blue sky registration and filing fees, and fees and expenses of our legal counsel and accountants.
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DIVID END POLICY
We have never declared dividends or paid cash dividends on our common stock and our board of directors does not intend to distribute dividends in the near future. The declaration, payment and amount of any future dividends will be made at the discretion of the board of directors, and will depend upon, among other things, the results of our operations, cash flows and financial condition, operating and capital requirements, and other factors as the board of directors considers relevant. There is no assurance that future dividends will be paid, and, if dividends are paid, there is no assurance with respect to the amount of any such dividend. We have outstanding preferred stock, which carries dividends of 12%, declared semi-annually, and paid in shares of preferred stock, with fractions of a share being rounded up to the next whole share. At the present time, there is no market for the preferred stock. There are no plans to issue additional shares of preferred stock in the future.
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information
There has been no market for our securities. Our common stock is not traded on any exchange or on the over-the-counter market. After the effective date of the registration statement relating to this prospectus, we hope to have a market maker file an application with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, FINRA for our common stock to eligible for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board. We do not yet have a market maker who has agreed to file such application. There is no assurance that a trading market will develop, or, if developed, that it will be sustained. Consequently, a purchaser of our common stock may find it difficult to resell the securities offered herein should the purchaser desire to do so when eligible for public resale.
Holders of Our Common Stock
As of the date of this registration statement, we have approximately 454 shareholders of record and 160,435,871 shares issued and outstanding.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
We have not reserved any securities for issuance under any equity compensation plan, as we currently have not adopted any equity compensation plan.
DILUTION
We are not selling any shares in this offering. All of the shares sold in this offering will be held by the Selling Security Holders at the time of the sale, so that no dilution will result from the sale of the shares.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
For the nine month Periods Ended September 30 , 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)
Results of Operations
The following tables set forth key components of the Companys results of operations for the periods indicated, in dollars of sales revenue and its key components of revenue for the periods indicated in dollars.
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September 30, 2009 |
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Powin |
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Powin |
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OEM |
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QBF |
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Wooden |
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Maco |
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Consolidated |
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Sales |
$ 27,375,614 |
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$ 1,331,791 |
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$ 571,626 |
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$ 57,712 |
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$ 29,336,743 |
Cost of Sales |
23,815,620 |
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1,116,522 |
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418,616 |
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79,763 |
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25,430,521 |
Gross Profit |
3,559,994 |
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215,269 |
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153,010 |
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(22,051) |
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3,906,222 |
Operating Expense |
1,592,660 |
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188,948 |
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47,631 |
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227,348 |
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2,056,587 |
Other Income (Expense) |
12,189 |
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23,908 |
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- |
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10,285 |
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46,382 |
Income (Loss) before Income Tax |
$ 1,979,523 |
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$ 50,229 |
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$ 105,379 |
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$ (239,114) |
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$ 1,896,017 |
Income Tax on Consolidate Income |
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788,743 |
Consolidated Net Income |
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$ 1,107,274 |
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Inventory |
$ 2,019,438 |
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$ 823,251 |
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$ 51,957 |
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$ 398,215 |
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$ 3,292,861 |
Property and Equipment - Net |
$ 649,604 |
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$ 455,981 |
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$ 6,513 |
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$ 2,020 |
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$ 1,114,118 |
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September 30, 2008 |
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Powin |
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Powin |
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OEM |
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QBF |
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Wooden |
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Maco |
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Consolidated |
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Sales |
$ 28,484,812 |
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$ 1,315,319 |
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$ 313,926 |
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$ 25,028 |
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$ 30,139,085 |
Cost of Sales |
24,577,740 |
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987,381 |
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260,575 |
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104,411 |
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25,930,107 |
Gross Profit |
3,907,072 |
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327,938 |
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53,351 |
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(79,383) |
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4,208,978 |
Operating Expense |
1,255,424 |
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559,043 |
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70,215 |
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174,407 |
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2,059,089 |
Other Income (Expense) |
13,316 |
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(23,808) |
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- |
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946 |
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(9,546) |
Income (Loss) before Income Tax |
$ 2,664,964 |
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$ (254,913) |
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$ (16,864) |
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$ (252,844) |
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$ 2,140,343 |
Income Tax on Consolidate Income |
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175,705 |
Consolidated Net Income |
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$ 1,964,638 |
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Inventory |
$ 1,183,686 |
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$ 635,893 |
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$ 56,204 |
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$ 356,290 |
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$ 2,232,073 |
Property and Equipment - Net |
$ 942,372 |
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$ 528,141 |
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$ 8,277 |
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$ 3,227 |
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$ 1,482,017 |
Net revenue consists of sales, net of refunds, and other income, including refunds by vendors. Net revenue on a consolidated bases for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 were down 2.7% or approximately $800,000 from the same nine-month period of 2008, which is a 4.3 point improvement from the revenues the Company reported for the six-month period ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period of 2008. All of the net revenue decrease come from the Companys OEM business as each of the other subsidiaries realized net revenue gains. Management believes the OEM decrease in net revenues is related strictly to the economic downturn impacting the whole U.S. economy and expects the OEM business to stay flat in the following fourth quarter of 2009.
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Gross profits on a consolidated bases declined approximately $300,000, ending at 13.3% of net revenues for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 as compared to 14% for the same period of 2008. The greatest percent decrease in Gross Profit is from the Companys QBF subsidiary as its metal fabrication business dropped off and the subsidiarys management decided not to trim its direct and indirect manufacturing cost accordingly as the highly skilled nature of its workers will be difficult to replace on short notice. Further, the Company has decided to initiate a costing program, headed by its Chief Financial Officer, to improve all costing and pricing programs of the Company.
Operating expenses on a consolidated bases for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 were down approximately ($29,000) form the same period of 2008. As a percent of net revenues operating expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 were 6.9% compared to 6.8% for the same period of 2008. However, two specific line items within operating expenses had substantial increases in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, legal and accounting increased approximately $86,s000 mainly due to costs incurred in efforts to take the company public, and advertising increased by approximately $94,000 to support the Companys future growth.
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009, the Company earned net income of $1,122,779 and had a positive cash flow from operations of $128,366 as compared to net income of $1,964,638 and a negative cash flow from operations of ($52,398) for the same nine-month period ended September 30, 2008.
On a segmental bases each of the Companys subsidiaries, except for its OEM business, as mentioned above, had increased net revenues for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 over the same period of 2008. The QBF subsidiary increased net revenues 1.3% or approximately $16,500, the Wooden subsidiary increased net revenues 83% or approximately $257,700 and the MACO subsidiary increased net revenues 130.6% or approximately $32,600. However, the MACO subsidiary is reporting a net income loss primarily due to Operating Expense increases from managements decisions that have increased the subsidiarys sales and marketing programs and to strengthen the general management of its operations.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
Net revenue consists of sales, net of refunds, and other income, including refunds by vendors. Net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $41,041,821, compared to $45,031,808 in the comparable period in 2007. General and administrative expenses were $4,907,273, compared to $4,168,214 in the comparable period in 2007.
Major differences in sales listed for 2007 and 2008 is due to the reduction in sales of the Company's fitness equipment because of Triplemaster Direct. The Company purchased product from Triplemaster with shipments going direct to the customer; however, due to product technical and logistical issues the customer decided to purchase direct from Triplemaster. From a customer standpoint, the change was largely transparent, but because of the relationship with Triplemaster Direct, the Companys overall gross revenue on a period over period basis was impacted by approximately $13,700,000 due to the loss of the Triplemaster Direct program. However, the Company was able to regain most of the revenue loss due to the Triplemaster Direct program with added sales to two customers of approximately $8,000,000 and other sales gains to other customers.
An additional reason for the difference between 2007 and 2008 is that overall costs, and specifically the costs of shipping increased substantially in 2008. Additionally, fluctuation in pricing on raw materials also increased significantly, thus affecting our overall bottom line. Moreover, the costs of material freight also contributed to the decline in revenues and the increase in costs from 2007 to 2008.
For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company had a net gain of $1,459,009 as compared to a net gain of $742,265 for the corresponding period in 2007 .
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company has financed its operations over the years principally through funds generated from operations and bank loans. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 cash provided by operating activities was $128,366 compared to negative cash provided by operating activities of ($52,398) for the same period of 2008. Cash used in investing activities was $15,144 in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 to replace and add office computers, compared with $604,632 used in the same period of 2008. Cash used in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 from financing activities, include net repayments toward the Companys existing credit lines of $456,700, compared to cash provided of $823,276 from financing activities in the same period of 2008 primarily from increases in the Company's credit line facility and shareholder contributions.
The ratio of current assets to current liabilities is 1.77 at September 30, 2009 compared to 1.59 at December 31, 2008. Quick liquidity (current assets less inventories divided by current liabilities) was 1.25 at September 30, 2009 and 1.38 at December 31, 2008. At September 30, 2009 the Company had working capital of $4,350,306 compared with working capital at December 31, 2008 of 3,873,357. Trade receivables at September 30, 2009 had a 66 days average collection period compared to 66 days at December 31, 2008.
The Company and its subsidiary, QBF, have short-term lines of credit with a bank with maximum borrowings available at September 30, 2009 of $1,000,000 and $650,000, respectively. The maturity date for the Companys line of credit is September 1, 2010 and September 12, 2010 for QBF. The lines of credit are secured by all receivables, inventory, and equipment and are guaranteed by a majority stockholder. Interest is at the rate of 4 percent for the Company and 4 percent for QBF at September 30, 2009, when compared to a rate of 8.25 percent for the Company and 5 percent for QBF at September 30, 2008. Balances outstanding at September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $650,000 and $627,700, respectively and $1,106,700 at December 31, 2008.
The Companys preferred shares have a provision that calls for dividends of 12%, declared semi-annually, and paid in preferred shares. There is no plan to issue additional shares of preferred stock. The Companys common shares have a provision that allows dividends to be paid in cash at the discretion of the board of directors; however, the Companys board of directors has never declared a dividend on common stock and there is no assurance that future dividends will be declared on the Companys common stock.
The Companys management believes that the current cash and cash equivalents and cash flow from operations will not be sufficient to meet anticipated cash needs including for working capital and capital expenditures, for the foreseeable future. The Company may require additional cash resources due to changed business conditions or other future developments. The Company may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or increase its credit facility. The sale of convertible debt securities or additional equity securities could result in additional dilution to our shareholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result in operating and financing covenants that would restrict our operations and liquidity.
The Companys ability to obtain additional capital on acceptable terms is subject to a variety of uncertainties, including: investors perception of, and demand for, securities of alternative manufacturing media companies; conditions of the U.S. and other capital markets in which we may seek to raise funds; future results of operations, financial condition and cash flow. Therefore, the Companys management cannot assure that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to the Company, or if at all. Any failure by the Companys management to raise additional funds on terms favorable to the Company could have a material adverse effect on the Companys liquidity and financial condition.
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Critical Accounting Policies
Our financial statements and related public financial information are based on the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). GAAP requires the use of estimates; assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenue and expense amounts reported. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in our external disclosures including information regarding contingencies, risk and financial condition. We believe our use if estimates and underlying accounting assumptions adhere to GAAP and are consistently and conservatively applied. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We continue to monitor significant estimates made during the preparation of our financial statements.
Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 of our financial statements. While all these significant accounting policies impact our financial condition and results of operations, we view certain of these policies as critical. Policies determined to be critical are those policies that have the most significant impact on our financial statements and require management to use a greater degree of judgment and estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Our management believes that given current facts and circumstances, it is unlikely that applying any other reasonable judgments or estimate methodologies would cause effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity for the periods presented in this report.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statementsan amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS No. 160). SFAS 160 requires companies with noncontrolling interests to disclose such interests clearly as a portion of equity but separate from the parents equity. The noncontrolling interests portion of net income must also be clearly presented on the Income Statement. SFAS 160 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscals years beginning after December 15, 2008 and will be adopted by the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS 160 will have a material impact on its financial position.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133," as amended and interpreted, which requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities and thereby improves the transparency of financial reporting. Disclosing the fair values of derivative instruments and their gains and losses in a tabular format provides a more complete picture of the location in an entity's financial statements of both the derivative positions existing at period end and the effect of using derivatives during the reporting period. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have a material impact on its financial position.
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In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS No. 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and provides entities with a framework for selecting the principles used in preparation of financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP. The current GAAP hierarchy has been criticized because it is directed to the auditor rather than the entity, it is complex, and it ranks FASB Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts, which are subject to the same level of due process as FASB Statements of Financial Accounting Standards, below industry practices that are widely recognized as generally accepted but that are not subject to due process. The Board believes the GAAP hierarchy should be directed to entities because it is the entity (not its auditors) that is responsible for selecting accounting principles for financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP. The adoption of FASB 162 is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys financial position .
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60. Diversity exists in practice in accounting for financial guarantee insurance contracts by insurance enterprises under FASB Statement No. 60, Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises. This results in inconsistencies in the recognition and measurement of claim liabilities. This Statement requires that an insurance enterprise recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default (insured event) when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. This Statement requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. The accounting and disclosure requirements of the Statement will improve the quality of information provided to users of financial statements. The adoption of FASB 163 is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys financial position .
In July 2008, the FASB issued FASB SP EITF 03-6-1, "Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities." SP EITF 03-6-1 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting, and therefore need to be included in the computation of earnings per share under the two-class method as described in SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share." SP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and earlier adoption is prohibited. The Company is required to adopt SP EITF 03-6-1 in the first quarter of 2009 and does not expect SP EITF 03-6-1 to have a material impact on the Companys financial position .
BUSINESS AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Powin Corporation
The Company was originally named Powin Corporation and was formed as a Oregon corporation on November 15, 1990. Since its incorporation, Powin has grown into a large international distribution company. The Company contracts with manufacturers on two continents and the Company provides distribution support for companies throughout the United States. More than 2,000 products and parts are produced by Powin on a regular basis.
Powin was founded in 1990 by Joseph Lu, a Chinese-American, who saw unique value in his family ties in China. Using his connections and knowledge of the nuances of Chinese local laws and languages, he arranged to manufacture and distribute goods reliably and efficiently for American distributors. Over time, the Company grew into company it is today.
Powin is a distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products which are made in plants located in China. Powin helps coordinate the manufacturing process and the shipment of goods through its distribution channels. Powin also manufacturers products in Tualatin, Oregon through its wholly-owned subsidiary, QBF, Inc. Powin distributes and coordinates the manufacture of a wide variety of products including gun safes, outdoor cooking products, fitness and recreational equipment, truck parts, furniture and cabinets, plastic products and small electrical appliances.
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The Merger
On July 8, 2008 the Powins shareholder approved an agreement with Exact Identification Corporation whereby it was agreed that the Company would merge with and into Exact Identification Corporation (the Merger) in order to combine efforts and maximize company growth. July 8, 2008 is the official date on which the reverse recapitalization was consummated. After careful evaluation, Powin decided to enter into the combination with EXACT ID to expand our shareholder base and better position ourselves in the marketplace. This was a strategic decision for the Company. The Articles of Merger were filed with the State of Nevada on August 21, 2008. As a result of this transaction, the Company has merged with and into Exact Identification Corporation. A name change was also filed in connection with the Articles of Merger on August 21, 2008, and the combined entity is now referred to as Powin Corporation. Immediately prior to the Merger, Exact underwent a 1:25 reverse stock split, bringing the number of shares outstanding in Exact to 5,223,027. Pursuant to the Merger, Joseph Lu (the sole shareholder of Powin prior to the Merger) received 150,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock in exchange for 1,000 shares of Powins no-par value stock .
About Exact Identification Corporation
Exact Identification Corporation (Exact) was previously listed and traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol EXCT, although its registration was revoked in May 2008 due to delinquent filings.
Immediately prior to the Merger, there were no operations in Exact Identification.
The corporation was originally incorporated in Nevada on February 11, 1985 as Global Technology Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of XimberLey Corporation). The name of the corporation was amended to Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. on April 11, 1988 pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by the stockholders of XimberLey Corporation (a Utah corporation) into Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. (a Nevada corporation) with the surviving entity being Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. The name of the corporation was again changed on December 1, 1992 to UV Color Corporation pending the approval and completion of a new plan of reorganization. The plan was not completed and the name was changed back to Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. on July 9, 1994. On April 10, 2002, the Companys name was changed to Exact Identification Corporation through an Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.
Competitive Business Conditions within the Industry
Current industry conditions are extremely competitive as almost 100% of all manufacturing has been outsourced to China. Powin has streamlined and simplified their operations. Powin offers logistical support and customer service, and is responsive to all customers needs. Additionally, we have a network of suppliers in which we can go to our suppliers to get the terms which enable us to get our terms to our end customers. This gives us a competitive advantage over our competitors and further helps to solidify our market share in the industry.
Suppliers
Powin is dependent upon the following suppliers: Qingdao Xyuang Stovemakers, Qingdao Powin Metal Furniture, Qingdao Powin Metal Technology, Longkou Yian Rubber + Plastic, Changzhou Red Star Plastic, Yangzou Aiqi Fitness Equipment.
Currently, we do not have contracts set up with suppliers for our existing operations, and have operated more on an informal agreement basis than a contractual basis. We do have however, an excellent relationship with these suppliers, mostly due to the fact that Mr. Lu has built up these relationships.
The price of the steel that is utilized in Powins products has remained fairly consistent over the past few years, except for during the period from late 2007 until late 2008. During that one-year period of time, when demand for commodities spiked, the price of steel almost doubled, and this caused pricing problems for Powin, as it was difficult to pass the increased costs through to its customer in the form of price increases. However, the company still managed to be profitable during this period.
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Distribution
We are an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). We supply our customers with custom manufactured products. We have no distribution centers nor does Powin employ sales representatives, since product is designed and manufactured specifically for our customers. Our products are distributed largely through relationships that we have with our customers. We do not currently employ sales representatives.
Customers
In the past, we have been dependent on just a few customers. However, we are becoming more diversified, as evidenced by the fact that our major clients represented approximately 81% of revenues in 2007, but only 72% in 2008. We recognize the necessity for diversification among our client base in order to maintain our competitive advantage, and are making every effort to do so. Powin does not have written contracts with its major customers. As is customary in the industry, and particularly with Chinese companies, Powin relies primarily on oral agreements and understands the risks associated therewith.
Patents and Trademarks
Powin currently has patents pending on the Ucube product .
Government Approval of Principal Products or Services
There are no principal products or services which require government approval as all of our principal products and services comply with government regulations.
Effect of Existing Governmental Regulation on our Business
The effect of existing governmental regulation on our business has been that we cannot proceed with cast-iron construction products do to the governments anti-dumping rule. The other effects are that government regulation will bring up trade issues that may be difficult to deal with.
There were twenty-two items which were identified in 2008 that were targeted for increased tariffs, of which nineteen were Chinese products. However, most of these were food-related products, and so the effect on Powin was minimal, although the wooden furniture imported from China is now subject to a nine percent (9%) tariff. Some of the wooden furniture production has now been shifted to Viet Nam, where there is no tariff.
Number of Total Employees and Part-Time Employees
We currently employ 35 full time employees and 10 part time employees at our facilities in the United States .
Company Information
Through its connections in China, Powin arranges the manufacturing and manufacturing support for a variety of products designed and sold in the U.S. and throughout the world. Some of the products manufactured and supported by Powin include gun safes, outdoor cooking products, fitness and recreational equipment, truck parts, furniture and cabinets, plastic products and small electrical appliances.. The Company works closely with the designers, inventors and marketers of the products to produce and distribute the products.
The process begins with the identification of the customer and the product. The customer then provides specifications/drawings/instructions to Powin. Cost quotations are provided to the customer. Then the customer and Powin agree upon the cost and lead time. The customer issues a purchase order to Powin, and Powin confirms the purchase order with the customer. Production then proceeds ahead with Powins supplier in China to manufacture the products. Powin then performs its quality control procedures on the product. Products are then shipped and Powin pays, and receives payment, for the products.
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In 2005, Powin purchased all of the assets of Quality Bending and Fabrication, Inc., which was a manufacturer of truck parts for Freightliner Trucks. These assets were transferred to Powins wholly-owned subsidiary, QBF, Inc. (QBF) QBF also entered into a lease agreement for the space which houses the QBF operations. During the last four years, QBF has continued to manufacture truck parts for Freightliner Trucks, but the plant has been underutilized and QBF has lost money. Improvements have been made, and business has increased, but in the last year Freightliner has decided to close its plant in Portland, in 2010, and move all of its manufacturing to Mexico. In response, QBF is also acquiring distribution and manufacturing capacity in Mexico, close to Freightliner operations there.
Gun Safes
Powin is a significant manufacturer of steel gun safes, as it provides safes under names such as Browning and other brand names. These products are produced by Qingdao Powin Metal Furniture Co., Ltd, in Qingdao, China.
Outdoor Cookware Products Manufacturing
Powin also supplies most of the products sold by Logan Outdoor Products, LLC, which specializes in outdoor cooking equipment, including dutch camping ovens and frying skillets. These products are sold under the name brands Camp Chef and Smoke Vault. These products are manufactured by Qingdao Xuyang Stovemakers Co., Ltd., in Qingdao, China. This 180,000 square foot facility employs 200 full-time workers. These products are also produced by Longkou Yian Rubber and Plastic Co., Ltd., in Qingdao, China.
Fitness and Recreational Equipment Manufacturing
Powin manufactures a wide variety of fitness equipment including treadmills, exercise bikes, weightlifting benches and dumbbell racks. The fitness equipment products are manufactured at Yangzhou Aiqi Fitness Equipment Co., Ltd., in Yangzhou, China. This plant is over 150,000 square feet in size, and it employs 110 full-time workers. The electronic displays for the exercise equipment are made at Yangzhou Aiqi Fitness Equipment Co., Ltd., in Yangzhou, China. This is a 350,000 square foot plant which employs 180.
In addition to the fitness equipment, Powin is also a supplier of trampolines, most of which are sold through WalMart and other retailers. These products are manufactured at Qingdao Triplemaster Steel and Plastic Co., Ltd., in Qingdao, China.
Truck Parts Manufacturing
During the last four years, QBF, Powins wholly-owned subsidiary, has manufactured truck parts for Freightliner Trucks, but the plant has been underutilized and QBF has lost money. Improvements have been made, and business has increased, but in the last year Freightliner has decided to close its plant in Portland, in 2010, and move all of its manufacturing to Mexico. QBF has been offered the opportunity to bid on and manufacture more truck parts for Freightliner. In addition, QBF has been invited by Freightliner to become part of its immediate suppliers in Mexico by leasing warehousing space on-site with Freightliner.
Freightliner Trucks is a division of Daimler Trucks North America, the largest manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicles in North America. Daimler Trucks North America designs, builds and markets a wide range of Class 3-8 vehicles including long-haul highway tractors, heavy-duty construction and vocational trucks, mid-range trucks for distribution and service, school and transit buses, fire and emergency service apparatus, and chassis for step vans, school and shuttle buses, and motor homes. Freightliner Trucks is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with truck manufacturing facilities located in Portland and throughout the United States and Mexico.
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Furniture and Cabinet Manufacturing
Another important area of the Company is the manufacturing of furniture products. The furniture manufactured by the company consists of a variety of high-end models and products. The Company believes that this segment of its business provides diversification for the Company and its shareholders. The Company has several employees with good relationships with buyers, and employs designers and manufacturing experts that understand and produce furniture of style, quality and functionality.
In 2008 Powin purchased the trade name and trademark MACO from a furniture company that specialized in manufacturing bedroom furniture that had gone bankrupt in Portland. The Company then formed a DBA (doing business as) of Powin Wooden Product Services, Inc. called Maco Lifestyles Company. Powin also hired their key employee, Paul Fuerstenau, who is expert in the business of this type of furniture. Powin now distributes bedroom furniture under its proprietary brand name, MACO, which conducts business through Powins subsidiary, Powin Wooden Product Service, Inc. This line consists of high-quality, high-value bed frames, chests and night stands constructed of solid alder, which is now being sold by Costco stores. Sales have been slow, but the product has been well received at the product shows, and now Costco has agreed to feature the furniture in its road show, which is an event which takes place in specially sectioned-off areas close to the front of Costco stores.
Plastic Products
The Company also manufactures and distributes plastic products including pontoon boats for both recreational and commercial purposes. Several models of the pontoon boats are produced for Venture Outdoors located in Brigham City, Utah. The pontoon boats carry up to 350 pounds of combined user and cargo weight and are Coast Guard rated for Class I waters. Each boat weighs approximately fifty pounds.
Small Electrical Appliances
The Company also manufactures and distributes small electronic appliances made to the specifications of the inventors and customers.
Business Strategies
Powin intends to continue its focus on its existing products as well as to pursue additional opportunities. Powin has recently spent a great deal of time and focus in expanding into the area of renewable energy through the manufacture of wind turbines. The Companys management believes that this can be a good strategic approach since there seem to be many macro trends. pointing toward the growth of renewable and clean energy solutions. In addition, both the Federal government and the State of Oregon have recently enacted several incentives plans to encourage investment into this area. These incentives, applicable to both Powin and Powins customers, are described in more detail below:
Industry Summary
There are several companies within the United States that provide distribution services and the coordination of the manufacturing of products in China. The main competitors for Powin, however, come from the Chinese manufacturers themselves, and customers who decide to go straight to the Chinese manufacturers to get their products made.
The industry within the United States includes several companies that provide worldwide sourcing for American companies. Powin, along with its U.S.-based competitors handle the logistics of the coordination of the manufacturing of the products from concept to delivery. Powin also coordinates the shipment of the products to the customer or the customers customers.
Many of these companies offer additional services, such as design improvements and product re-engineering to enhance the products or the customers profitability.
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The industry can distribute and coordinate the manufacturing of a variety of products from many product materials including metals, plastics, glass or wood.
Competitive Strengths within the Industry
The Company relies heavily on Mr. Lus personal expertise and experience in the manufacturing industry and doing business in China. The Company has many ties to China and has cultivated relationships with individuals, plants and companies there for the past twenty years.
Additionally, the Company emphasizes streamlined procedures and continually searches for ways to make the manufacturing process more efficient and profitable for all parties.
An important strength of the Company lies in its relationships with its customers. Powin relies primarily on word-of mouth referrals from existing customers to generate new clients and new business. The Company has had to do very little advertising or marketing of its services to date.
Growth Strategy
The Companys main priorities and strategies for future growth include: (i) wind turbines, (ii) truck parts, and (iii) proprietary branding of fitness equipment.
Wind Turbines
A wind turbine is a rotating machine which converts the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy . Wind turbines are designed to exploit the wind energy that exists at a location. Aerodynamic modeling is used to determine the optimum tower height, control systems, number of blades, and blade shape. Wind turbines convert wind energy to electricity for distribution. The turbine can be divided into three components. The rotor component, which is approximately 20% of the wind turbine cost, includes the blades for converting wind energy to low speed rotational energy. The generator component, which is approximately 34% of the wind turbine cost, includes the electrical generator , the control electronics, and most likely a gearbox component for converting the low speed incoming rotation to high speed rotation suitable for generating electricity. Some wind turbines are built with direct drive generators. The structural support component, which is approximately 15% of the wind turbine cost, includes the tower and rotor pointing mechanism. The remaining 31% of the cost of the wind turbines is due to labor, materials, manufacturing costs and overhead.
Wind turbine systems are increasing in popularity as alternative energy sources in both the United States and China. The Chinese government specifically has invested significant resources into the development and study of wind turbines.
Powin has elected to enter the business of manufacturing and distributing small windelectric systems and will manufacture them in Oregon. These systems are one of the most cost-effective home-based and business-based renewable energy systems, and since they are non-polluting, they have gained much favor in terms of the general government effort to promote green, renewable energy.
Traditionally, wind turbines have been owned and operated almost exclusively by utilities. These smaller-scale wind turbines are for use in lower wind sites, where residential, farm or small business customers want a reliable source of electricity. A single generator can produce enough electricity to independently power such customers, and it will also enable them to sell any excess electricity they produce back to their local utility.
Small wind electric systems essentially consist of turbines with rotors. Rotors are turbine blades and a hub. The systems also consist of a tower, which supports the turbine and exposes the rotor to the wind. There is also an electrical system, which carries the electricity down the tower and to power-conditioning equipment and in many cases, batteries.
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Powin has entered into a letter of intent with Abundant Renewable Energy, to exclusively manufacture its small wind electric systems.
There are several financial incentives, applicable to both Powin and Powins customers, are described in more detail below:
For Powin, there is a federal tax credit, in the form of an investment credit, which is 30% of the cost of facilities that manufacture components for the production of renewable energy, which would include the wind turbines and related components that Powin manufactures. Also for Powin, there is an Oregon tax credit for Renewable Energy Resource Equipment Manufacturing Facilities that is 50% of the costs of facilities used to manufacture wind turbines and related components. The tax credit is claimed over five years (at the rate of 10% per year).
For Powins customers, the credits work in similar fashion. Where there is a business application, the investment credit is 30% of the cost of the wind turbine. For an Oregon customer, the credit is 50% of the costs of the wind turbine, claimed 10% per year for five years. Also, for the models that A.R.E. manufactures, the Oregon Energy Trust pays out a grant to an Oregon customer in the amount of $26,000, in addition to the 50% tax credit
Freightliner
Freightliner Trucks has announced that it will begin manufacturing all products in Mexico beginning in 2010. The move to Mexico presents a strategic opportunity for QBF. Recently, QBF was awarded manufacturing contracts that would significantly increase its business, associated with the expansion of distribution and manufacturing capacity in Mexico. In conjunction with its move to Mexico, Freightliner Trucks is narrowing its list of suppliers, and QBF is emerging as a major supplier on this list.
Freightliner Trucks, which is a division of Daimler Trucks North America, the largest manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicles in North America. Daimler Trucks North America designs, builds and markets a wide range of Class 3-8 vehicles including long-haul highway tractors, heavy-duty construction and vocational trucks, mid-range trucks for distribution and service, school and transit buses, fire and emergency service apparatus, and chassis for step vans, school and shuttle buses, and motor homes. Freightliner Trucks is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with truck manufacturing facilities located in Portland and throughout the United States and Mexico.
Parts for Freightliner Trucks are also manufactured at Powins subsidiary plant in Tualatin, Oregon, which makes for convenient delivery to Freightliners plant in Portland, Oregon. QBF, Inc., has been a long-time Freightliner supplier of truck parts, and it engages in other manufacturing activity as well. QBF has earned the ISO-9000 certification for manufacturing quality.
Recent Developments
On February 4, 2008, the Company entered into a Business Loan Agreement (line of credit) with Sterling Savings Bank in the principal amount of $1,600,000 with an interest rate of five percent per annum. On August 29, 2008, the maturity date of this Agreement was extended to September 1, 2009. The maturity date has since been extended to September 1, 2010. This Agreement is personally guaranteed by the Companys CEO, Joseph Lu.
On July 8, 2008 the Companys shareholder approved an agreement with Exact Identification Corporation whereby it was agreed that the Company would merge with and into Exact Identification Corporation. The Articles of Merger were filed with the State of Nevada on August 21, 2008. After careful evaluation, Powin decided to enter into the combination with EXACT ID to expand our shareholder base and better position ourselves in the marketplace. This was a strategic decision for the Company. As a result of this transaction, the Company has merged with and into Exact Identification Corporation. A name change was also filed in connection with the Articles of Merger, and the combined entity is now referred to as Powin Corporation.
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The Merger between the Company and Exact Identification Corporation on July 8, 2008, increased the authorized capital of Exact to 600,000,000 shares of common voting stock at .001 cent par value, and also effectuated a reverse split of the then-current outstanding shares of Exact on a one for twenty-five basis, (wherein twenty-five shares of Exacts then-current outstanding stock were exchanged for one share of the newly-combined Companys stock plus warrants as set forth in the Acquisition Agreement. .
Joseph Lu, the CEO and President of the Company, was the sole founder of the Company and has served in these capacities since the Companys inception.
Zaixiang Fred Liu also serves as a director for the Company and has served in this capacity since 2008. Mr. Liu has been employed by Powin since 1998
Ty Measom also serves as a director of the Company and has served in this capacity since July 8, 2009.
Principal Executive Offices
Our corporate headquarters are located at 6975 SW Sandburg Road, Ste. 326, Tigard, OR 97223. Our telephone number is (503) 598-6659
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Companys corporate headquarters are located at 6975 SW Sandburg Road, Ste. 326, Tigard, OR 97223 , under lease for 2, 089 square feet of office space for $3, 133.50 per month. In September 2009 the Company leased 431 square feet of additional office space for $711.00 per month. Both leases expire March 31, 2010. The Company can renew into one lease for an addition year. The main telephone number is (503) 598-6659.
The Companys QBF subsidiary is headquartered at 10005 S.W. Herman Road, Tualatin, OR 97062. This space, totaling 38,623 square feet, is currently leased for $14,676.74 per month and the lease will expire March 31, 2010.
The Company leases two buildings, Building 12 and Building 16, at Tri-County Industrial Park, located at 21449 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin, Oregon 97062. This property is used for warehousing to support the operations of OBF, Inc. The space leased in Building 12, Bay 1, totaling 14,400 square feet of warehouse space, is leased monthly for the amount of $4,830. This amount is discounted to $4,200 if delivered within ten days of the due date. The space leased in Building 16, Bay 2, totaling 14,625 square feet, is leased monthly for the amount of $5,045. This amount is discounted to $4,387 if delivered within ten days of the due date. Both leases expire August 31, 2010.
The Companys MACO subsidiary leases two spaces in connection with its furniture operations and is headquartered at the Powin Center located at 6975 S.W. Greenburg Road #326, Tigard, OR 97223 . The first lease consists of 5,000 square feet and supports MACOs main operations, the monthly lease payments are $1,258 per month . The second lease is for warehousing and is located at 14325 N.E. Air Port Way, Portland, OR 97230 and consists of 5,400 square fee t, the lease payment is $1,815 per month . This property is owned by Powin Pacific Properties, a company owned by Joseph Lu. Both leases expire February 1, 2010 .
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Name |
Age |
Position |
Joseph Lu |
55 |
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Zaixiang Fred Liu |
55 |
Vice President and Director |
Ty Measom |
46 |
Director |
Ronald Horne |
65 |
Chief Financial Officer |
Jingshuang Liu |
49 |
Operations and General Manager |
Joseph Lu, 55, was born in China. He received a degree in Chinese Culture from the University of Taipei in Taiwan. He also received a B.A. degree in Chemical Science. Mr. Lu formed Powin Corporation in 1990 and has served as its President since inception. Prior to founding Powin, Mr. Lu served as the General Manager of the Shunn Feng Ind. Co., Ltd. in Taiwan. From 1980 to 1986 Mr. Lu was employed as an Environmental Engineer for the Sinotech Engineering Consultant Co. in Taiwan. From 1979 to 1980, Mr. Lu was a quality control inspector for the Shunn Feng. Ind. Co. Ltd. in Taiwan. Additionally, from 1988 to 1996, Mr. Lu was the President of the Euro Belt Factory Ltd. in Taiwan. From 1995 to 2006, Mr. Lu was the President of the Qingdao Triple Master Fitness Co., a company that manufactured fitness equipment. In 2000, Mr. Lu began serving as president of the Qingdao Wei Long Co. Ltd., a company that manufactures outdoor camping cookware.
Xaixiang Fred Liu, 55, was born in China. He received his B.S. degree in 1982 from Shangdong Industry University. Since January 2004 he has served as the vice president of Powin in charge of research and development. He began working with Powin in 1998 as an engineer in charge of pricing, engineering, and coordinating with factories and customers. Prior to his service with Powin, from 1982 until 1998, Mr. Lu worked at Shandong Machinery I&L Corp. High Might Co. as an exporter, vice manager, and chief economist.
Ty Measom, 46, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Utah State University in 1987. From 1986 to 1990, he was a Lead Engineer for ICON Health and Fitness. In 1990, Measom founded Camp Chef Outdoor Cooking Products, where he as served as an owner and officer ever since. Camp Chef is located in Logan, Utah.
Ronald Horne, 65, joined Powin Corporation on October 12, 2009 as its Chief Financial Officer. He has 35 years experience in all areas of finance and accounting, cash management, inventory control, risk management, HR management, audit management, forecasting and reporting, with 10 years in SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Prior to joining Powin, Mr. Horne served 10 years as the Controller and Vice President of Finance for PML Microbiologicals, Inc. Mr. Horne earned an accounting degree from the University of Oregon College of Business in 1965, and completed his B.A. in finance and accounting at the International Accountants School in Chicago, Illinois in 1972.
Jingshuang Jeanne Liu, 49, has served as the Operations and General Manager of Powin since 1996. Her responsibilities include implementing and maintaining the chain of operations, inventory control and production scheduling. Prior to her employment at Powin, Ms. Liu was the Officer Manager at the Northwest China Council from 1994 to 1996. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Beijing Normal University in 1982. Subsequently, she received her Master of Science in Geography from the University of Idaho in 1989 and her Master of Business Administration from the University of Idaho in 1991.
We believe that the members of our board of directors are collectively capable of analyzing and evaluating our financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. We believe that retaining an independent director who would qualify as an "audit committee financial expert" would be overly costly and burdensome and is not warranted in our circumstances given the early stages of our development and the fact that we have not generated any material revenues to date. In addition, we currently do not have nominating, compensation or audit committees or committees
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performing similar functions nor do we have a written nominating, compensation or audit committee charter. Our board of directors does not believe that it is necessary to have such committees because it believes the functions of such committees can be adequately performed by our board of directors. Further, we are not a "listed company" under SEC rules and thus we are not required to have a compensation committee or a nominating committee.
We do not have any defined policy or procedure requirements for shareholders to submit recommendations or nominations for directors. Our board of directors believes that, given the early stages of our development, a specific nominating policy would be premature and of little assistance until our business operations develop to a more advanced level. We do not currently have any specific or minimum criteria for the election of nominees to our board of directors and we do not have any specific process or procedure for evaluating such nominees. Our board of directors assesses all candidates, whether submitted by management or shareholders, and makes recommendations for election or appointment.
A shareholder who wishes to communicate with our board of directors may do so by directing a written request addressed to our Chief Executive Officer at the address appearing on the face page of this Prospectus.
Term of Office
Our directors are appointed for a one-year term to hold office until the next annual general meeting of our shareholders or until removed from office or until his successor has been elected and qualified in accordance with our bylaws. Our officers are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until removed by the board.
All officers and directors listed above will remain in office until the next annual meeting of our stockholders, and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. There are no agreements with respect to the election of Directors. We intent to compensate our Directors for service on our Board of Directors at the rate of 5,000 shares of common stock per quarter. Directors will also be reimbursed for expenses incurred for attendance at meetings of our Board of Directors and/or any committee of our Board of Directors. Officers are appointed annually by our Board of Directors and each Executive Officer serves at the discretion of our Board of Directors. We do not have any standing committees. Our Board of Directors may in the future determine to pay Directors fees and reimburse Directors for expenses related to their activities.
None of our Officers and/or Directors have filed any bankruptcy petition, been convicted of or been the subject of any criminal proceedings or the subject of any order, judgment or decree involving the violation of any state or federal securities laws within the past five (5) years.
Audit Committee
We do not have a standing audit committee of the Board of Directors. Management has determined not to establish an audit committee at present because of our limited resources and limited operating activities do not warrant the formation of an audit committee or the expense of doing so. We do not have a financial expert serving on the Board of Directors or employed as an officer based on managements belief that the cost of obtaining the services of a person who meets the criteria for a financial expert under Item 401(e) of Regulation S-B is beyond its limited financial resources and the financial skills of such an expert are simply not required or necessary for us to maintain effective internal controls and procedures for financial reporting in light of the limited scope and simplicity of accounting issues raised in our financial statements at this stage of our development.
Certain Legal Proceedings
No director, nominee for director, or executive officer has appeared as a party in any legal proceeding material to an evaluation of his ability or integrity during the past five years.
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Compliance with Section 16(A) Of the Exchange Act .
Upon the effectiveness of this Registration Statement, Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended, requires our executive officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial statements of beneficial ownership, reports of changes in ownership and annual reports concerning their ownership of our common shares and other equity securities, on Forms 3, 4 and 5 respectively. Executive officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are required by the Securities and Exchange Commission regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file.
Code of Ethics
The Board of Directors has established a written code of ethics that applies to the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the Code of Ethics is filed as Exhibit 14.1.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Table. The following table sets forth information concerning the annual and long-term compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to the named executive officer for all services rendered in all capacities to our company, or any of its subsidiaries, for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:
Summary Compensation Table |
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Year |
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Salary ($) |
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Bonus ($) |
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Stock Awards ($) (1) |
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Option Awards ($) |
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Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) |
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All Other Compensation ($) |
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Total ($) |
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Joseph Lu |
|
2008 |
|
$84,000 |
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$636,660 |
|
$1,000 worth of |
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|
|
|
|
|
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CEO |
|
2007 |
|
$84,000 |
|
$1,547,780 |
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common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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2006 |
|
$84,000 |
|
$656,312 |
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per quarter |
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|
|
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Ziaxiang Liu |
|
2008 |
|
$51,000 |
|
$56,670 |
|
41,000 worth of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Vice President |
|
2007 |
|
$42,000 |
|
$63,924 |
|
common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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2006 |
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$40,708 |
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$80,259 |
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per quarter |
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Jingshuang Liu |
|
2008 |
|
$63,300 |
|
$91,221 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Operations and General Manager |
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2007 |
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$50,400 |
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$96,264 |
|
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|
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2006 |
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$50,400 |
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$120,708 |
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Ronald Horne |
|
2008 |
|
n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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CFO |
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(1) The stock awards to Joseph Lu and Ziaxiang Liu were issued beginning July 8, 2009. This dollar estimate is based on the per share price listed on the respective shareholders Form 1099s for the year 2008.
Subsequent compensation . On July 10, 2009 Ziaxiang Liu and Jingshang Liu were each issued 500,000 shares of common stock, respectively, as part of a one-time incentive to encourage long-term employment.
Employment Agreements
The Company has formal employment agreements with the majority of its executive officers, which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8.
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The Employment Agreement for Mr. Joseph Lu , dated June 30, 2009, states that he will serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and that he will report directly to the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Lus salary will be paid at an annual rate of $240,000.00, and that in addition to his salary he is eligible to receive a yearly cash bonus based on Company performance. The employment agreement is intended to last for an indefinite duration until the employee either leaves the company or is terminated for a company violation.
The Employment Agreement for Mr. Zaixiang Fred Lu , dated June 30, 2009, states that he will serve as the Vice President of the Company in charge of Research and Development. He will report directly to the CEO and President of the company and will receive an annual salary of $72,000.00, and is eligible to receive a yearly cash bonus based on Company performance. The employment agreement is intended to last for an indefinite duration until the employee either leaves the company or is terminated for a company violation.
The Employment Agreement for Ms. Jingshuang (Jeanne) Liu , dated June 30, 2009, states that she will serve as the Operations and General Manager of the Company, and that she will report directly to the CEO and President of the Company. She will receive a salary of $96,000.00 annually, and is eligible to receive a yearly cash bonus based on Company performance. The employment agreement is intended to last for an indefinite duration until the employee either leaves the company or is terminated for a company violation.
Compensation of Directors
Directors are permitted to receive fixed fees and other compensation for their services as directors. The Board of Directors has the authority to fix the compensation of directors. The Directors shall be compensated at the rate of 5,000 shares of common stock per quarter beginning July 1, 2008.
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Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) |
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Stock Awards ($)(1) |
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Option Awards ($) |
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Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) |
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Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings |
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All Other Compensation ($) |
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Total ($) |
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MR Joseph Lu |
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0 |
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20,000 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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$2,000 |
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MR. Zaixiang Liu |
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0 |
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20,000 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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$2,000 |
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MR. Ty Measom |
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0 |
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20,000 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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$2,000 |
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock as of July 27, 2009 for:
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each of our executive officers and directors;
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all of our executive officers and directors as a group; and
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any other beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding Common Stock.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. These rules generally attribute beneficial ownership of securities to persons who possess sole or shared voting power or investment power with respect to those securities and include ordinary shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days. Except as otherwise indicated, all persons listed below have sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned by them, subject to applicable community property laws. The information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose.
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Title of Class |
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of Beneficial Owner |
Percent of Class |
Common Stock |
Joseph Lu 6975 SW Sandburg Rd. Suite 326 Tigard, OR 97223-8088 |
133,161,000 (1) |
82.99% |
Common Stock |
Jingshuang (Jeanne) Liu 12155 SW Ibis Terr. Beaverton, OR 97009-7108 |
600,000 |
. 37% |
Common Stock |
Zaixiang Fred Liu 11810 SW Koski Dr. Tigard, OR 97223-5317 |
560,000 |
.35% |
Common Stock |
David W. Chambers 4004 Kruse Way Place Suite 125 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 |
899,000 |
.56% |
(1) Joseph Lu is the beneficial owner of 133,161,000 shares of common stock through the Joseph Lu Living Trust (that owns 66,550,500 shares), the Mei Yi Living Trust (his wifes trust, that owns 66,550,500 shares). He also owns 60,000 shares individually .
CERTAIN RELATIONS HIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Powin Pacific Properties, LLC, which is owned by the Joseph and Mei Yi Lu Living Trust, owns several properties including:
(i) POWIN CENTER, LLC, a multi-tenant flex office/warehouse property located on Airport Way. Powin Wooden Product Service, LLC is one of the tenants and pays $1,815 per month in rent ;
(ii)Thirty-six acres in Tualatin, where the company leases two buildings, Building 12 and Building 16 for the operations of QBF and pays a total of $9,875 per month in rent (an amount that is discounted to $8,587 per month if paid within ten days of the due date) ; and
(iii) warehouse property on Columbia Boulevard is occasionally used by Powin-related companies, that are charged the same rates as other tenants of this space.
Further information on these properties and the payment arrangements can be found in the Description of Properties section herein.
Several relatives of Joseph Lu are employed by the Company. Peter Lu is the son of Joseph Lu and is employed as a customer accounts manager. Mei Yi Lu, Joseph Lus wife, is employed by the Company as the accounts payable and accounts receivable clerk. Judy Lu, Joseph Lus sister, is the chief accountant for the Company. Eric Lu, Joseph Lus brother, is the IT manager for the Company.
Joseph Lu has a forty-five percent ownership interest in L.O.P. Enterprises, Inc. a company that is a current customer of Powin and sells outdoor cooking products under the brand Camp Chef.
Ty Measom has a fifty-five percent ownership interest in L.O.P. Enterprises, Inc. a company that is a current customer of Powin and sells outdoor cooking products under the brand Camp Chef.
Currently we do not have any formal policies or procedures in relation to the review, approval, or ratification of any transaction required to be reported. Our standard operating procedure is to look at the market and determine what is fair or a better option. We are currently working on implementing a more formalized procedure in place for the review, approval and ratification of transactions.
The terms of these transactions are at least as good to Powin as they are to anyone else. If anything, theyre undercharging Powin.
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SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth the shares beneficially owned, as of November 20th by the selling shareholders included in this Prospectus.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. Under these rules, a person is deemed to be a beneficial owner of a security if that person has or shares voting power, which includes the power to vote or direct the voting of the security, or investment power, which includes the power to dispose of, or to direct the disposition of, the security. The person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any security of which that person has a right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days. Under the Securities and Exchange Commission rules, more than one person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the same securities, and a person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of securities as to which he or she may not have any pecuniary beneficial interest. Except as noted below, each person has sole voting and investment power.
The shares acquired by David Chambers, Zaixiang Fred Liu, Jingshuang Jeanne Liu, and Judy Lu were all for services rendered. The shares acquired by Danny You Lu, Peter Lu and the two Trusts were gifts from Joseph Lu. The shares acquired by Management Guidance were for services performed in connection with the merger with Exact. Finally, the shares acquired by Chase Chandler, Callie Jones, David Rees and Vincent & Rees were acquired through services rendered and recorded as stock for services.
As far as any position, office, or other material relationship which each selling shareholder has had within the past three years, the list is as follows: David W. Chambers was the Companys former CFO and accountant , Zaixiang Fred Liu has been the Vice President and Director, Jingshuang Jeanne Liu has been the Operations Manager and General Manager, Danny You Lu was an employee, but is no longer employed by Powin, Judy Lu is an accountant, Peter Lu is a project coordinator, Management Guidance has acted as consultants, David M. Rees, Chase Chandler, Callie Jones and Vincent & Rees, L.C. have all been legal counsel for Powin. The Joseph Lu Living Trust has been set up for Josephs shares. Joseph is the President of the company. The Mei Yi Lu Living Trust has been set up for Me Yi Lus shares. Me Yi Lu is Josephs wife.
Additionally, we have continuing relationships with the following individuals and in the following manners: Zaixiang Fred Liu, Jingshuang Jeanne Liu, Judy Lu and Peter Lu are all employees of the company. Danny Lu is a former employee of the company. Chase Chandler, Callie Jones, David M. Rees and Vincent & Rees, L.C. are legal counsel for the company. Finally, Management Guidance has provided consulting services for the company.
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The percentages below are calculated based on 160,435,871 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.
Name of Selling Shareholder and Position, Office, or Material Relationship with the Company |
Common Shares Owned by the Selling Shareholder |
Total Shares to be Registered Pursuant to this Prospectus |
Total Shares After Completion of the Offering |
David W. Chambers (CFO) |
858 , 300 |
858,300 |
0 |
Chase Chandler |
10,000 |
10,000 |
0 |
Callie Jones |
20,000 |
20,000 |
0 |
Zaixiang Fred Liu (Vice President and Director) |
560,000 |
160,000 |
400,000 |
Jingshuang Jeanne Liu |
600,000 |
100,000 |
500,000 |
Danny You Lu |
8,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
6,000,000 |
Judy Lu |
400,000 |
400,000 |
0 |
Peter Lu |
8,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
6,000,000 |
Management Guidance (1) |
3,051,111 |
3,051,111 |
0 |
David M. Rees |
120,000 |
120,000 |
0 |
The Joseph Lu Living Trust (2) |
66,550,500 |
5,000,000 |
61,550,500 |
The Mei Yi Lu Living Trust (3) |
66,550,500 |
5,000,000 |
61,550,500 |
Vincent & Rees, L.C. (4) |
150,000 |
150,000 |
0 |
John A Chambers |
2,000 |
2,000 |
0 |
Eloise Chambers |
1,000 |
1,000 |
0 |
Mary Langston |
100 |
100 |
0 |
Raymond Langston |
100 |
100 |
0 |
David C. McCulloch |
10,000 |
10,000 |
0 |
Jamie L. Hammock |
20,000 |
20,000 |
0 |
Robert M. Chambers |
1,000 |
1,000 |
0 |
Carson McKay |
1,500 |
1,500 |
0 |
Erin McKay |
1,500 |
1,500 |
0 |
Laura Kerr |
1,000 |
1,000 |
0 |
Colton Tidwell |
500 |
500 |
0 |
Katie Tidwell |
500 |
500 |
0 |
Meghan Chambers |
500 |
500 |
0 |
Ashley Chambers |
500 |
500 |
0 |
Edith Hugie |
500 |
500 |
0 |
(1)
Management Guidances natural person who exercises the sole power for the shares is John A. Nord
(2)
The Joseph Lu Living Trusts natural person who exercises the sole power for the shares is Huan Lin Lu
(3)
The Mei Yi Lu Living Trusts natural person who exercises the sole power for the shares is Li Ming Liu
(4)
Vincent & Rees, L.C.s natural person who exercises the sole power for the shares is David M. Rees
Shares of Common Stock and Classes of Warrants Offered for Resale
Total Shares of Common Stock |
Class A Warrants and Class B Warrants |
Total Shares Registered |
18,910,111 |
Class A: 5,515,879 |
29,941,869 |
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Class B: 5,515,879 |
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There has been no market for our securities. Our common stock is not traded on any exchange or on the over-the-counter market. After the effective date of the registration statement relating to this prospectus, we hope to have a market maker file an application with FINRA for our common stock to be eligible for trading on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board. We do not yet have a market maker who has agreed to file such application. The selling security holder will be offering the shares of common stock being covered by this prospectus at a fixed price of $0.10 per share until a market develops and thereafter at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. The fixed price of $0.10 has been determined arbitrarily .
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Once a market has been developed for our common stock, the shares may be sold or distributed from time to time by the selling security holders directly to one or more purchasers or through brokers or dealers who act solely as agents, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices, at negotiated prices or at fixed prices, which may be changed. The distribution of the shares may be effected in one or more of the following methods: (a) ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker solicits purchasers; (b) privately negotiated transactions; (c) market sales (both long and short to the extent permitted under the federal securities laws); (d) at the market to or through market makers or into an existing market for the shares; (e) through transactions in options, swaps or other derivatives (whether exchange listed or otherwise); and (f) a combination of any of the aforementioned methods of sale.
In the event of the transfer by any of the selling security holders of its common shares to any pledgee, donee or other transferee, we will amend this prospectus and the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part by the filing of a post-effective amendment in order to have the pledgee, donee or other transferee in place of the selling security holder who has transferred his, her or its shares.
In effecting sales, brokers and dealers engaged by the selling security holders may arrange for other brokers or dealers to participate. Brokers or dealers may receive commissions or discounts from a selling security holder or, if any of the broker-dealers act as an agent for the purchaser of such shares, from a purchaser in amounts to be negotiated which are not expected to exceed those customary in the types of transactions involved. Broker-dealers may agree with a selling security holder to sell a specified number of the shares of common stock at a stipulated price per share. Such an agreement may also require the broker-dealer to purchase as principal any unsold shares of common stock at the price required to fulfill the broker-dealer commitment to the selling security holder if such broker-dealer is unable to sell the shares on behalf of the selling security holder. Broker-dealers who acquire shares of common stock as principal may thereafter resell the shares of common stock from time to time in transactions which may involve block transactions and sales to and through other broker-dealers, including transactions of the nature described above.
Such sales by a broker-dealer could be at prices and on terms then prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to the then-current market price or in negotiated transactions. In connection with such resales, the broker-dealer may pay to or receive from the purchasers of the shares commissions as described above.
The selling security holders and any broker-dealers or agents that participate with the selling security holders in the sale of the shares of common stock may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with these sales. In that event, any commissions received by the broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares of common stock purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act.
From time to time, any of the selling security holders may pledge shares of common stock pursuant to the margin provisions of customer agreements with brokers. Upon a default by a selling security holder, their broker may offer and sell the pledged shares of common stock from time to time. Upon a sale of the shares of common stock, the selling security holders intend to comply with the prospectus delivery requirements under the Securities Act by delivering a prospectus to each purchaser in the transaction. We intend to file any amendments or other necessary documents in compliance with the Securities Act which may be required in the event any of the selling security holders defaults under any customer agreement with brokers.
To the extent required under the Securities Act, a post effective amendment to this registration statement will be filed disclosing the name of any broker-dealers, the number of shares of common stock involved, the price at which the common stock is to be sold, the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to such broker-dealers, where applicable, that such broker-dealers did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out or incorporated by reference in this prospectus and other facts material to the transaction.
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We and the selling security holders will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations under it, including, without limitation, Rule 10b-5 and, insofar as a selling security holder is a distribution participant and we, under certain circumstances, may be a distribution participant, under Regulation M. All of the foregoing may affect the marketability of the common stock.
All expenses of the registration statement including, but not limited to, legal, accounting, printing and mailing fees are and will be borne by us. Any commissions, discounts or other fees payable to brokers or dealers in connection with any sale of the shares of common stock will be borne by the selling security holders, the purchasers participating in such transaction, or both.
Any shares of common stock covered by this prospectus which qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, as amended, may be sold under Rule 144 rather than pursuant to this prospectus.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
General
Our authorized capital stock consists of 600,000,000 Common Shares, $0.001 par value per share 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock at a par value of $100.00 per share.
On July 8, 2008, the Company approved the issuance of warrants to the shareholders of Exact Identification Corporation. According to the agreement, the shareholders were each issued one Warrant A and one Warrant B for each (post-reverse split) share owned in the Company. Each Warrant A has the right to purchase one share of Investment Common stock at two dollars ($2.00) per share for a period of one year and each Warrant B has the right to purchase one share of Investment Common stock at three dollars ($3.00) per share for a period of two years.
On May 31, 2009, the Company approved the extension of the above-mentioned warrants. The term of Warrant A was extended for a period of one year following the effectiveness of this registration statement, and the Term of Warrant B was extended for a period of two years following the effectiveness of this registration statement.
Common Stock
As of July 27, 2009, 160,435,871 shares of Common Stock are issued and outstanding. Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters submitted to a stockholder vote.
Holders of common stock do not have cumulative voting rights. Therefore, holders of a majority of the shares of common stock voting for the election of directors can elect all of the directors. The presence, in person or by proxy, of shareholders holding at least fifty-one (51%) percent of the shares entitled to vote shall be necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of our stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of our outstanding shares is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to our articles of incorporation.
Holders of common stock are entitled to share in all dividends that the board of directors, in its discretion, declares from legally available funds. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or corporate wind up, each outstanding share entitles its holder to participate pro rata in all assets that remain after payment of liabilities and after providing for each class of stock, if any, having preference over the common stock.
Holders of our common stock have no pre-emptive rights, no conversion rights and there are no redemption provisions applicable to our common stock.
Preferred Stock
We have authorized 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock at a par value of $100.00 per share. We currently have 4,737 shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.
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Warrants
On July 8, 2008, the Company approved the issuance of warrants to the shareholders of Exact Identification Corporation. According to the agreement, the shareholders were each issued one Warrant A and one Warrant B for each (post-reverse split) share owned in the Company. Each Warrant A has the right to purchase one share of common stock at two dollars ($2.00) per share for a period of one year and each Warrant B has the right to purchase one share of common stock at three dollars ($3.00) per share for a period of two years.
On May 31, 2009, the Company approved an extension of these warrants. The rights to purchase common stock under Warrant A shall be extended to one year following the date of the effectiveness of this registration statement. The rights to purchase common stock under Warrant B shall be extended to two years following the date of the effectiveness of this registration statement.
Options
As of September 25, 2009, we have not granted any stock options.
Registration Expenses
All fees and expenses incident to the registrations will be borne by us whether or not any securities are sold pursuant to a registration statement.
OTC Bulletin Board
Our common stock is not currently traded in the over-the-counter market. The Company plans to file a Form 211 and to apply for a symbol on the OTC Bulletin Board.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for our Common Stock is OTR, Inc. It is located at 1000 SW Broadway, Suite 920, Portland, OR 97205. Its phone number is (503) 225-0375
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR F UTURE SALE
As of September 25, 2009, we had outstanding 160,435,871 shares of common stock.
Shares Covered by this Prospectus
All of the 29,941,869 shares of Common Stock being registered in this offering may be sold without restriction under the Securities Act.
Rule 144
The selling stockholders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
Rule 144 allows for the public resale of restricted and control securities if a number of conditions are met. Meeting the conditions includes holding the shares for a certain period of time, having adequate current information, looking into a trading volume formula, and filing a notice of the proposed sale with the SEC.
Because Exact was considered a shell corporation at the time of the Merger, certain rules and restrictions related to Rule 144 apply. Under the final rules amending Rule 144 which became effective on February 15, 2008, securities initially issued by a shell company or a company that was at any time previously a shell company may only be resold in reliance on Rule 144 if these conditions an met:
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The issuer of the securities that was formerly a shell company has ceased to be a shell company.
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The issuer is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
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The issuer of the securities has filed all reports and material required to be filed under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as applicable, during the preceding 12 months or shorter period that the issuer was required to file the reports and materials.
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At least one year has ceased from the time the issuer filed the current Form 10 type information reflecting its status as an entity that is not a shell company.
Upon the Merger with Powin, Exact ceased to be a shell company. Upon the effective notice of this prospectus, the Company will begin filing periodic reports and other documents as required by the SEC. Once these conditions are met, and the relevant time period as set forth in Rule 144 has elapsed, the Selling Shareholders and other shareholders of the corporation will be eligible to sell their shares under Rule 144.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The Selling Security Holders and any of their pledgees, donees, transferees, assignees and successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares of our common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or quoted or in private transactions. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. The Selling Security Holders may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:
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ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits Investors;
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block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
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purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
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an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;
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privately negotiated transactions;
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to cover short sales made after the date that this prospectus is declared effective by the Commission;
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broker-dealers may agree with the Selling Security Holders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;
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a combination of any such methods of sale; and
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any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
The Selling Security Holders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
Broker-dealers engaged by the Selling Security Holders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the Selling Security Holders, or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser, in amounts to be negotiated. The Selling Security Holders do not expect these commissions and discounts to exceed what is customary in the types of transactions involved.
The Selling Security Holders may from time to time pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell shares of our common stock from time to time under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933 amending the list of selling security holders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling security holders under this prospectus.
Upon our being notified in writing by a Selling Security Holder that any material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of our common stock through a block trade, special offering, exchange distribution or secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker or dealer, a supplement to this prospectus will be filed, if required, pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, disclosing (i) the name of each such Selling Security Holder and of the participating broker-dealer(s), (ii) the number of shares involved, (iii) the price at which such the shares of our common stock were sold, (iv)the
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commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to such broker-dealer(s), where applicable, (v) that such broker-dealer(s) did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, and (vi) other facts material to the transaction. In addition, upon our being notified in writing by a Selling Security Holder that a donee or pledgee intends to sell more than 500 shares of our common stock, a supplement to this prospectus will be filed if then required in accordance with applicable securities law.
The Selling Security Holders also may transfer the shares of our common stock in other circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.
The Selling Security Holders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. Discounts, concessions, commissions and similar selling expenses, if any, that can be attributed to the sale of Securities will be paid by the Selling Security Holder and/or the purchasers. Each Selling Security Holder has represented and warranted to us that it acquired the securities subject to this prospectus in the ordinary course of such Selling Security Holders business and, at the time of its purchase of such securities such Selling Security Holder had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute any such securities.
We have advised each Selling Security Holder that it may not use shares registered on this prospectus to cover short sales of our common stock made prior to the date on which this prospectus shall have been declared effective by the Commission. If a Selling Security Holder uses this prospectus for any sale of our common stock, it will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The Selling Security Holders will be responsible to comply with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act and Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder promulgated, including, without limitation, Regulation M, as applicable to such Selling Security Holders in connection with resales of their respective shares under this prospectus.
We are required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the shares, but we will not receive any proceeds from the sale of our common stock. We have agreed to indemnify the Selling Security Holders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not presently a party to any litigation, nor to our knowledge and belief is any litigation threatened or contemplated.
The validity of the common stock being offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by Vincent & Rees, L.C., of Salt Lake City, Utah, which has acted as our counsel in connection with this offering.
INTERESTS OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
Except as disclosed herein, no expert or counsel named in this prospectus as having prepared or certified any part of this prospectus or having given an opinion upon the validity of the securities being registered or upon other legal matters in connection with the registration or offering of the common stock was employed on a contingency basis, or had, or is to receive, in connection with the offering, a substantial interest, direct or indirect, in the registrant or any of its parents or subsidiaries. Nor was any such person connected with the registrant or any of its parents or subsidiaries as a promoter, managing or principal underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer, or employee.
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Our legal counsel, Vincent & Rees, L.C., receives 25,000 shares of our common stock per month in exchange for the legal services performed. An aggregate of 300,000 have been issued to Vincent & Rees, L.C. and its associates and affiliates to date and all of those shares are being registered under this registration statement.
The financial statements included in this prospectus and the registration statement have been audited by Hawkins Accounting, CPA. an independent registered public accounting firm, to the extent and for the periods set forth in their report (which describes an uncertainty as to going concern) appearing elsewhere herein and in the registration statement, and are included in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
TRANSFER AGENT
The transfer agent and registrar for our Common Stock is OTR, Inc. It is located at 1000 SW Broadway, Suite 920, Portland, OR 97205. Its phone number is (503) 225-0375.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act with respect to the common stock offered hereby. This prospectus, which constitutes part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement and the exhibits and schedule thereto, certain parts of which are omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. For further information regarding our common stock and our company, please review the registration statement, including exhibits, schedules and reports filed as a part thereof. Statements in this prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, set forth the material terms of such contract or other document but are not necessarily complete, and in each instance reference is made to the copy of such document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement.
We will also be subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act upon the registration statements effectiveness, which requires us to file reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Such reports, proxy statements and other information along with the registration statement, including the exhibits and schedules thereto, may be inspected at public reference facilities of the SEC at 100 F Street N.E , Washington D.C. 20549. Copies of such material can be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the SEC at prescribed rates. You may call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the public reference room. Because we file documents electronically with the SEC, you may also obtain this information by visiting the SECs Internet website at http://www.sec.gov .
FINANCIAL STAT EMENTS
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying financial statements, as of September 30 , 2009 and for the nine months ended September 30 , 2009 and 2008, and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, have been prepared by the Company. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position as of September 30 , 2009, results of operations and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30 , 2009 and 2008 have been made. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30 , 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Powin, Inc.
Portland, Oregon
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Powin, Inc. as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and the related statement of income, stockholders equity, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. Powin, Inc.s management is responsible for these financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audit 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. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes 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 reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Powin, Inc. as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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June 7, 2009 |
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Los Angeles, CA |
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POWIN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of September 30, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008 (Audited)
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9/30/2009 |
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12/31/2008 |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets |
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Cash |
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$ 957,518 |
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$ 1,300,996 |
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Trade Accounts Receivable, Less Allowance for |
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Doubtful Accounts of $250,000 for 2009 and 2008 |
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6,717,061 |
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7,415,357 |
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0ther Receivables |
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118,573 |
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93,745 |
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Inventory |
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3,292,861 |
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1,394,291 |
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Prepaid Expenses |
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47,754 |
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84,278 |
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Deferred Tax Asset |
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- |
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184,292 |
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Total Current Assets |
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11,133,767 |
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10,472,959 |
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Property and Equipment |
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Property and Equipment-net |
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1,114,118 |
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1,358,343 |
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Other Non-Current Assets |
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Deposits |
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398,750 |
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8,695 |
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Total Non-Current Assets |
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1,512,868 |
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1,367,038 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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$ 12,646,635 |
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$ 11,839,997 |
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LIABILITIES and STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities |
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Lines of Credit |
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$ 650,000 |
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$ 1,106,700 |
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Trade Accounts Payable |
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4,659,084 |
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5,068,683 |
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Accrued Payroll and Other Accrued Expenses |
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248,999 |
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314,337 |
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Loans from shareholder-Current |
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109,882 |
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109,882 |
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Deferred Tax Liability |
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604,451 |
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- |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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6,272,416 |
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6,599,602 |
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STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY |
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Preferred Stock, $100 Par Value, 4,737 Shares |
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Issued and Outstanding |
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473,700 |
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414,200 |
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Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value, 600,000,000 Shares |
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Authorized; 160,435,879 Shares Issued and Outstanding |
160,436 |
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158,595 |
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Additional Paid-in Capital |
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8,868,100 |
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8,902,891 |
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Retained Earnings |
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(3,128,017) |
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(4,235,291) |
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Total Stockholder's Equity |
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6,374,219 |
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5,240,395 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES and STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY |
$ 12,646,635 |
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$ 11,839,997 |
The Accompanying Notes Are an Integral Part of These Financial Statements
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POWIN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Quarters Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
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2009 |
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2008 |
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REVENUE |
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Sales- Net |
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$ 29,336,743 |
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$ 30,139,085 |
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Cost of Sales |
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25,430,521 |
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25,930,107 |
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Gross Profit |
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3,906,222 |
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4,208,978 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Salaries and Wages |
484,329 |
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598,632 |
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Payroll Taxes |
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160,049 |
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117,411 |
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Depreciation Expense |
259,369 |
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207,551 |
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Rent |
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231,308 |
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240,501 |
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Telephone |
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26,534 |
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24,171 |
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Utilities |
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43,094 |
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39,177 |
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Insurance |
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17,044 |
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55,923 |
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Office Expense |
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6,531 |
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25,277 |
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Legal & Professional |
159,429 |
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73,513 |
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Advertising |
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84,545 |
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9,320 |
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Repairs & Maintenance Equipment |
30,725 |
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37,871 |
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Subcontractors |
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51,799 |
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94,177 |
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Supplies |
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42,715 |
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81,674 |
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Hand Tools |
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9,197 |
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673 |
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Shop Laundry Service |
3,233 |
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2,490 |
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General & Administrative |
446,686 |
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450,729 |
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General and Administrative Expenses |
2,056,587 |
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2,059,090 |
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Income from Operations |
1,849,635 |
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2,149,888 |
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Other Income (Expense) |
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Interest Net |
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(15,683) |
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(26,055) |
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Miscellaneous |
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62,065 |
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16,510 |
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Total Other Income (Expense) |
46,382 |
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(9,545) |
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Income Before Provision for Income Tax |
1,896,017 |
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2,140,343 |
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Provision for Income Taxes |
788,743 |
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175,705 |
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Net Income |
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$ 1,107,274 |
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$ 1,964,638 |
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Earnings per Share |
$ 0.01 |
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$ 0.01 |
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Weighted Average Shares |
159,255,840 |
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155,445,099 |
The Accompanying Notes Are an Integral Part of These Financial Statements\
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POWIN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
For the Quarters Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
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Additional |
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Total |
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Preferred Stock |
Common Stock |
Paid-in |
Retained |
Stockholders' |
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Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
Capital |
Earnings |
Equity |
Balance at 12/31/2006 |
- |
- |
100 |
1,000 |
259,000 |
4,896,999 |
5,156,999 |
Distributions |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(2,849,474) |
(2,849,474) |
Net Income |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
742,265 |
742,265 |
Balance at 12/31/2007 |
- |
- |
100 |
1,000 |
259,000 |
2,789,790 |
3,049,790 |
Exact ID |
4,142 |
414,200 |
136,566,354 |
136,566 |
6,899,945 |
(6,766,365) |
684,346 |
Reverse Split |
- |
- |
(131,121,255) |
(131,121) |
131,121 |
- |
- |
Merger with Powin Corporation |
- |
- |
150,000,000 |
150,000 |
110,000 |
- |
260,000 |
Recapitalization of Powin |
- |
- |
(100) |
(1,000) |
(259,000) |
- |
(260,000) |
Net Income |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1,459,009 |
1,459,009 |
Shares Issued for Service |
- |
- |
3,150,000 |
3,150 |
44,100 |
- |
47,250 |
Adjust Due to Conversion |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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from Sub-Chapter S to C Corp |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1,717,725 |
(1,717,725) |
- |
Balance at 12/31/2008 |
4,142 |
414,200 |
158,595,099 |
158,595 |
8,902,891 |
(4,235,291) |
5,240,395 |
Accounting adjustment |
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|
70,780 |
71 |
(71) |
|
- |
Preferred Dividends Declared |
595 |
59,500 |
- |
- |
(59,500) |
- |
- |
Bonus Shares to employees |
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|
1,620,000 |
1,620 |
22,680 |
|
24,300 |
Shares Issued for Service |
|
|
150,000 |
150 |
2,100 |
|
2,250 |
Net Income |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1,107,274 |
1,107,274 |
Balance at 09/30/2009 |
4,737 |
473,700 |
160,435,879 |
160,436 |
8,868,100 |
(3,128,017) |
6,374,219 |
The Accompanying Notes Are an Integral Part of These Financial Statements
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POWIN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Quarters Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
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|
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|
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2009 |
|
2008 |
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
Net Income |
|
|
|
$ |
1,107,274 |
$ |
1,964,638 |
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|
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
|
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
|
|
259,369 |
|
207,551 |
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|
|
|
Shares issued for service |
|
|
|
2,250 |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
Shares Bonus to employees |
|
|
|
24,300 |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
Provision for Income Tax |
|
|
|
788,743 |
|
(116,651) |
|
|
Changes in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
Trade Accounts Receivable |
|
|
|
698,296 |
|
1,003,003 |
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|
|
Other Receivables |
|
|
|
|
(24,828) |
|
(59,844) |
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
|
|
(1,898,570) |
|
(1,369,304) |
|
|
|
Prepaid Expenses |
|
|
|
|
36,524 |
|
(129,860) |
|
|
|
Deposits |
|
|
|
|
(390,055) |
|
- |
|
|
|
Trade Accounts Payable |
|
|
|
(409,599) |
|
(1,520,197) |
||
|
|
Accrued Payroll and Other Liabilities |
|
|
(65,338) |
|
(31,734) |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Cash Flow from Operating Activities |
|
|
128,366 |
|
(52,398) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
Capital Expenditures |
|
|
|
|
(15,144) |
|
(604,632) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Cash Flows from Investing Activities |
|
|
(15,144) |
|
(604,632) |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
Net Proceeds (Payments) Under Line-of-Credit |
|
|
(456,700) |
|
138,930 |
||||
|
Stockholder Contributions |
|
|
|
- |
|
684,346 |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Cash Flows from Financing Activities |
|
|
(456,700) |
|
823,276 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash |
|
|
|
(343,478) |
|
166,246 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at Beginning of Year |
|
|
|
1,300,996 |
|
780,812 |
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at End of Year |
|
|
$ |
957,518 |
$ |
947,058 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
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|
|
|
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|
Interest Paid |
|
|
|
$ |
16,249 |
$ |
30,508 |
||
|
Income Tax Paid |
|
|
|
$ |
- |
$ |
- |
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Accompanying Notes Are an Integral Part of These Financial Statements
45
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Business
Powin Corporation (the Company) is associated with various manufactures in China that manufactures a variety of products for distribution in the United States of America. The Companys client base includes distributors in the transportation, medical, sports, camping, fitness, packaging and furniture industries. Operations outside the United States of America are subject to risks inherent in operating under different legal systems and various political and economic environments. Among the risks are changes in existing tax laws, possible limitations on foreign investment and income repatriation, government price or foreign exchange controls, and restrictions on currency exchange. Net assets of foreign operations accounted for less than 1 percent of total net assets in 2008 and 2007.
In April 2006 the Company purchased the equipment of Quality Bending and Fabrication, LLC (QBF) in exchange for $1,500,750 in cash. The acquisition of QBF was made to expand the Companys operations and diversify in its industrial base and future growth.
In October 2007 the Company purchased the equipment of Maco Wood products, Inc. in exchange for $11,200 in cash. The acquisition of Maco Wood Products was made to expand the Companys operations and increase its future industrial base for future growth. Assets obtained from this acquisition are being used by the Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, Powin Wooden Product Service, Inc.
On July 8, 2008 the Companys stockholder approved an agreement to merge the Company into Exact Identification Corporation. The Company sold all its assets and liabilities, and all its outstanding shares of stock for 150,000,000 shares of Exacts $0.001 par value investment common stock. The Articles of Merger were filed with the State of Nevada on August 21, 2008. A name change was filed in connection with the merger. The combined entity is now referred to as Powin Corporation. Due to the consummation, the Company is no longer an S-Corporation; therefore the companys future earnings will be subject to Federal income tax.
For accounting purposes, Powin Corporation is the acquiring entity. The historical financial statements prior to December 31, 2008 are those of Powin Corporation.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Powin Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Quality Bending and Fabrication, LLC (QBF) and Powin Wooden Product Service, Inc. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. Trade credit is generally extended on a short-term basis; thus, trade accounts receivable do not bear interest. Trade accounts receivable are periodically evaluated for collectibility based on past credit history with customers and their current financial condition. Balances outstanding after management has used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the valuation allowance and a credit to trade accounts receivable. The Companys trade accounts receivable at September 30, 2009 is down nine percent from the year-ended December 31, 2008 or approximately $700,000, mainly due to sales being down three percent or approximately $800,000 from the same nine-months period ended September 30, 2008. The impact of sales on trade accounts receivable is discussed further under Business Segment Reporting
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Inventories
Inventory consists of parts and equipment including electronic parts and components, furniture, rubber products, plastic products and exercise equipment and is valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. For financial reporting and income tax purposes, the costs of property and equipment are depreciated and amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to seven years, using principally the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and an accelerated method for income tax purposes. Costs associated with repair and maintenance of property and equipment are expensed as incurred. Changes in circumstances, such as technological advances, changes to the Companys business model or capital strategy could result in actual useful lives differing from the Companys estimates. In those cases where the Company determines that the useful life of property and equipment should be shortened, the Company would depreciate the asset over its revised remaining useful life thereby increasing depreciation expense.
The Company depreciates property and equipment as follows:
Building
39 years
Manufacturing Equipment
7-15 years
Office Equipment & Computers
3-5 years
Autos
5-7 years
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the fees are fixed or determinable, the product or service has been delivered and collectability is reasonably assured. Most of the Companys products are imported from China and shipped direct to the customer ether FOB Port of Origin or FOB Shipping Destination U.S. If the product is shipped FOB Port of Origin revenue is recognized at time of delivery to the China shipping doc, the proper bills-of-lading have been signed by the customers agent and delivered to the Companys representative in China, the order is deemed complete and ownership has passed to the customer. For product shipped FOB Shipping Destination U.S., revenue is recognized when product is off-loaded at the U.S. Port of Entry and delivered to the customer, all delivery documents have been signed by the receiving customer, the order is deemed complete and ownership has passed to the customer. For product shipped directly to the Companys warehouse or manufactured by the Company in the U.S. then shipped to the customer, revenue is recognized at time of shipment as it is determined that ownership has passed to the customer at shipment. The Company considers the terms of each arrangement to determine the appropriate accounting treatment. Amounts billed to customers for freight and shipping is classified as revenue.
For orders placed by a customer needing customized manufacturing the Company requires the customer to issue its signed Purchase Order with documentation identifying the specifics of the product to be manufactured. Revenue is recognized on customized manufactured product at completion and shipment of the product. If the customer cancels the Purchase Order after the manufacturing process have begun the Company invoices the customer for any manufacturing costs incurred and revenue is recognized. Orders canceled after shipment is fully invoiced to the customer and revenue is recognized.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold includes cost of inventory sold during the period, net of discounts and allowances, freight and shipping costs, warranty and rework costs, and sales tax.
Advertising
The Company expenses the cost of advertising as incurred. As of September 30, 2009 and 2008, the amount charged to advertising expense was $84,545 and $9,320, respectively.
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Income Taxes
Prior to July 8, 2008, the Company had elected under the Internal Revenue Code to be an S Corporation. In lieu of corporation income taxes, the stockholder of an S Corporation is taxed on his proportionate share of the Companys taxable income. Due to the merger on July 8, 2008, the Company is now subject to Federal income tax.
Use of Estimates
The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Management of the Company has made certain estimates and assumptions regarding the market value of various items of inventories, the carrying amount of investments, and the collectibility of accounts receivable. Such estimates and assumptions primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.
Earnings Per Common Share
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share, requires presentation of basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) and diluted earnings per share (Diluted EPS). Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (including shares reserved for issuance) during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and all dilutive potential common shares that were outstanding during the period.
Earnings per share at September 30, 2009 is as follows.
Basic Earnings Per Share Computation
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|
|
|
|
||||
Net Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 1,107,274 |
Less: Preferred Stock Dividend |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
||
Income available to common stockholders |
|
|
|
$ 1,107,274 |
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issue Date |
|
# Shares Issues |
|
Cumulative |
|
Days Outstanding |
|
Weighted Average |
12/31/2008 |
|
158,595,099 |
|
158,595,099 |
|
273 |
|
158,595,099 |
1/1/2009 |
|
70,780 |
|
158,665,879 |
|
272 |
|
70,521 |
6/30/2009 |
|
1,500,000 |
|
160,165,879 |
|
92 |
|
505,495 |
7/1/2009 |
|
150,000 |
|
160,315,879 |
|
91 |
|
50,000 |
7/13/2009 |
|
120,000 |
|
160,435,879 |
|
79 |
|
34,725 |
9/30/2009 |
|
160,435,879 |
|
160,435,879 |
|
|
|
159,255,840 |
Basic Earnings Per Share |
|
|
|
|
|
$ 0.01 |
Diluted Earnings Per Share Computation
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Income available to common stockholders |
|
|
|
1,107,274 |
||||
Plus: Income impact of assumed conversions |
|
|
|
|
||||
Preferred Stock Dividend |
|
|
|
- |
||||
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions |
|
1,107,274 |
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
159,255,840 |
||
Plus: Incremental shares from assumed conversions |
|
|
|
|
||||
Convertible preferred stock |
|
|
|
947,400 |
||||
Warrens |
|
|
|
|
|
11,031,758 |
||
Adjusted weighted average shares |
|
|
|
|
|
171,234,998 |
||
Diluted Earnings Per Share |
|
|
|
|
|
$ 0.01 |
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Fair Value Estimates
The fair value of an asset or liability is the amount at which it could be exchanged or settled in a current transaction between willing parties. The carrying values for cash and cash equivalents, current and noncurrent marketable securities, restricted investments, accounts receivable and accrued liabilities and other current assets and liabilities approximate their fair value due to their short maturities.
Stock for Services
The Company is in compliance with FASB123R and records the expense of stock for services at the fair market value rate at the date of grant at the close of business.
NOTE 2: RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statementsan amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS No. 160). SFAS 160 requires companies with noncontrolling interests to disclose such interests clearly as a portion of equity but separate from the parents equity. The noncontrolling interests portion of net income must also be clearly presented on the Income Statement. SFAS 160 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscals years beginning after December 15, 2008 and will be adopted by the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS 160 will have a material impact on its financial position.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133," as amended and interpreted, which requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities and thereby improves the transparency of financial reporting. Disclosing the fair values of derivative instruments and their gains and losses in a tabular format provides a more complete picture of the location in an entity's financial statements of both the derivative positions existing at period end and the effect of using derivatives during the reporting period. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have a material impact on its financial position.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS No. 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and provides entities with a framework for selecting the principles used in preparation of financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP. The current GAAP hierarchy has been criticized because it is directed to the auditor rather than the entity, it is complex, and it ranks FASB Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts, which are subject to the same level of due process as FASB Statements of Financial Accounting Standards, below industry practices that are widely recognized as generally accepted but that are not subject to due process. The Board believes the GAAP hierarchy should be directed to entities because it is the entity (not its auditors) that is responsible for selecting accounting principles for financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP. The adoption of FASB 162 is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys financial position.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60. Diversity exists in practice in accounting for financial guarantee insurance contracts by insurance enterprises under FASB Statement No. 60, Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises. This results in inconsistencies in the recognition and measurement of claim liabilities. This Statement requires that an insurance enterprise recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default (insured event) when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. This Statement requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. The accounting and disclosure requirements of the Statement will improve the quality of information provided to users of financial statements. The adoption of FASB 163 is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys financial position.
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In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB SP EITF 03-6-1, "Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities." SP EITF 03-6-1 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting, and therefore need to be included in the computation of earnings per share under the two-class method as described in SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share." SP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and earlier adoption is prohibited. The Company is required to adopt SP EITF 03-6-1 in the first quarter of 2009 and does not expect SP EITF 03-6-1 to have a material impact on the Companys financial position.
NOTE 3: CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
As of September 30, 2009, three customers accounted for 76 percent of the Companys trade receivables (88 percent in 2008). Trade accounts receivable past due over 90 days at September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $661,880 and $832,118 respectively. Management does not normally require collateral for trade accounts receivable.
In 2009 the Company purchased a substantial portion of its supplies and raw materials from three suppliers which accounted for approximately 83 percent of total purchases (four vendors accounted for 88 percent in 2008). Further, in 2009 the Company has been required to make deposit payments to vendors for products being imported from Europe, at September 30, 2009 deposits made is $369,409.
The Company places its cash with high credit quality financial institutions but retains a certain amount of exposure as cash is held primarily with one financial institution and deposits are only insured to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limit of $250,000. The Company also maintains cash balances in money market funds.
The Company maintains its cash in bank accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk.
NOTE 4: INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following at September 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
Raw Materials |
|
|
|
|
$ 141,121 |
|
$ 113,263 |
|
Work in Progress |
|
|
|
|
10,178 |
|
298,095 |
|
Finished Goods |
|
|
|
|
3,141,562 |
|
1,820,715 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 3,292,861 |
|
$ 2,232,073 |
NOTE 5: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following at September 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Furniture and Fixtures |
|
|
|
|
$ 12,156 |
|
$ 113,263 |
|
Vehicles |
|
|
|
|
|
24,841 |
|
298,095 |
Equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
91,666 |
|
234,765 |
Computers |
|
|
|
|
|
646 |
|
345 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
129,309 |
|
646,468 |
Accumulation Depreciation and Amortization |
|
|
660,834 |
|
895,158 |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and Equipment - Net |
|
|
|
$ 790,143 |
|
$ 1,541,626 |
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As of September 30, depreciation and amortization of property and equipment charged to operations was $259,369 for 2009 and $207,551 for 2008.
NOTE 6: BANK LINES OF CREDIT
The Company and its subsidiary, QBF, have short-term lines of credit with a bank with maximum borrowings available at September 30, 2009 of $1,000,000 and $650,000, respectively. The maturity date for the Companys line of credit is September 1, 2010 and September 12, 2010 for QBF. The lines of credit are secured by all receivables, inventory, and equipment and are guaranteed by the stockholder. Interest is at the rate of 4 percent for the Company and 4 percent for QBF at September 30, 2009, and at a rate of 8.25 percent for the Company and 5 percent for QBF at September 30, 2008. Balances outstanding at September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $650,000 and $627,700, respectively.
The Companys lines of credit are not subject to standard covenants related to financial ratios, outstanding notes, receivables and cash flow.
NOTE 7: OPERATING LEASES
The Company conducts its operations from leased facilities. The facilities lease requires the Company to pay utilities and calls for a periodic adjustment to the minimum rental payments. The Company has also entered into a lease agreement for additional storage space. The storage space lease calls for a periodic adjustment to the minimum rental payments. This lease will expire in November 2010.
Minimum future rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases having remaining terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2008 are as follows:
Years Ending
December 31,
Amount
2009
$
84,108
2010
9,400
$
93,508
The Companys lease for Powin Wooden is on a month-to-month basis. The Companys lease for QBF expires on August 31, 2008, but the lease has been renewed for one year.
As of September 30, 2009 and 2008, total rental expense for all operating leases aggregated $231,308 and $240,501, respectively.
NOTE 8: CAPITAL STOCK
In December 2008, the Company issued 3,150,000 shares of stock to compensate two consulting firms for their work, with an expense of $47,250 to the Company.
In June 2009, the Company declared preferred stock dividends. The Company accrued a total of 595 dividends. The dividends have not been issued.
In June 2009, the Company issued bonus stock to three employees, 400,000 to Judy Lu, 600,000 to Jingshuang (Jeanne) Liu and 500,000 to Zaixiang Fred Liu for a total of 1,500,000 shares issued, with an expense of $22,500 to the Company.
In July 2009, the Company issued 150,000 shares of stock to compensate a consulting firm for its work, with an expense of $2,250 to the Company.
In July 2009, the Company issued bonus stock to two employees, 60,000 to Joseph Lu and 60,000 to Zaixiang Fred Liu for a total of 120,000 shares issued, with an expense of $1,800 to the Company.
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NOTE 9: BUSINESS SEGMENT REPORTING
Summarized financial information is as follows.
|
September 30, 2009 |
||||||||
|
Powin |
|
|
|
Powin |
|
|
|
|
|
OEM |
|
QBF |
|
Wooden |
|
Maco |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales |
$ 27,375,614 |
|
$ 1,331,791 |
|
$ 571,626 |
|
$ 57,712 |
|
$ 29,336,743 |
Cost of Sales |
23,815,620 |
|
1,116,522 |
|
418,616 |
|
79,763 |
|
25,430,521 |
Gross Profit |
3,559,994 |
|
215,269 |
|
153,010 |
|
(22,051) |
|
3,906,222 |
Operating Expense |
1,592,660 |
|
188,948 |
|
47,631 |
|
227,348 |
|
2,056,587 |
Other Income (Expense) |
12,189 |
|
23,908 |
|
- |
|
10,285 |
|
46,382 |
Income (Loss) before Income Tax |
$ 1,979,523 |
|
$ 50,229 |
|
$ 105,379 |
|
$ (239,114) |
|
$ 1,896,017 |
Income Tax on Consolidate Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
788,743 |
Consolidated Net Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 1,107,274 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory |
$ 2,019,438 |
|
$ 823,251 |
|
$ 51,957 |
|
$ 398,215 |
|
$ 3,292,861 |
Property and Equipment - Net |
$ 649,604 |
|
$ 455,981 |
|
$ 6,513 |
|
$ 2,020 |
|
$ 1,114,118 |
|
September 30, 2008 |
||||||||
|
Powin |
|
|
|
Powin |
|
|
|
|
|
OEM |
|
QBF |
|
Wooden |
|
Maco |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales |
$ 28,484,812 |
|
$ 1,315,319 |
|
$ 313,926 |
|
$ 25,028 |
|
$ 30,139,085 |
Cost of Sales |
24,577,740 |
|
987,381 |
|
260,575 |
|
104,411 |
|
25,930,107 |
Gross Profit |
3,907,072 |
|
327,938 |
|
53,351 |
|
(79,383) |
|
4,208,978 |
Operating Expense |
1,255,424 |
|
559,043 |
|
70,215 |
|
174,407 |
|
2,059,089 |
Other Income (Expense) |
13,316 |
|
(23,808) |
|
- |
|
946 |
|
(9,546) |
Income (Loss) before Income Tax |
$ 2,664,964 |
|
$ (254,913) |
|
$ (16,864) |
|
$ (252,844) |
|
$ 2,140,343 |
Income Tax on Consolidate Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
175,705 |
Consolidated Net Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 1,964,638 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory |
$ 1,183,686 |
|
$ 635,893 |
|
$ 56,204 |
|
$ 356,290 |
|
$ 2,232,073 |
Property and Equipment - Net |
$ 942,372 |
|
$ 528,141 |
|
$ 8,277 |
|
$ 3,227 |
|
$ 1,482,017 |
As mentioned above under Accounts Receivable, sales for the nine-months ended September 30, 2009 are down three percent or approximately $800,000 from the same period of 2008. The Companys management believes that the major contributing cause for this decrease is the impact that the downturn in the overall economy has had on all industries in 2009.
NOTE 11: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company paid wages of $180,000 and $66,960 to related parties during the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
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NOTE 12: INCOME TAX PROVISION
The Company converted from a Subchapter S to C Corporation on July 8, 2008. The C Corporation income before income tax as of September 30, 2009 is $1,896,017.
The provision for income taxes for September 30, 2009 consists of the following:
Current |
|
2009 |
|
|
|
Federal |
$ |
663,606 |
State |
|
125,137 |
|
|
|
Provision for Income Taxes |
$ |
788,743 |
A reconciliation between the U. S. statutory tax rate and the effective rate is as follows:
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
Provision for income taxes at U.S. federal statutory rate |
|
35.0% |
State and local taxes |
|
6.6% |
|
|
|
Effective tax rate |
|
41.6% |
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Powin Corporation
29,941,869 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
PROSPECTUS
YOU SHOULD RELY ONLY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT OR THAT WE HAVE REFERRED YOU TO. WE HAVE NOT AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION THAT IS DIFFERENT. THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL COMMON STOCK AND IS NOT SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY COMMON STOCK IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
ALL DEALERS THAT EFFECT TRANSACTIONS IN THESE SECURITIES WHETHER OR NOT PARTICIPATING IN THIS OFFERING MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE DEALERS OBLIGATION TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN ACTING AS UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO THEIR UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OR SUBSCRIPTIONS.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS
ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
|
|
|
|
|
Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee |
|
$ |
167.08 |
|
Transfer Agent Fees |
|
|
8,275.80 |
|
Accounting fees and expenses |
|
|
134,500.00 |
|
Legal fees and expenses |
|
|
20,000.00 |
|
Blue Sky fees and expenses |
|
|
- |
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
- |
|
Total |
|
$ |
162,942.88 |
|
All amounts are estimates other than the Commissions registration fee. We are paying all expenses of the offering listed above.
ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The only statue, charter provision, by-law, contract, or other arrangement under which any controlling person, director or officers of the Registrant is insured or indemnified in any manner against any liability which he may incur in his capacity as such, is as follows:
Our certificate of incorporation limits the liability of our directors and officers to the maximum extent permitted by Nevada law. Nevada law provides that directors of a corporation will not be personally liable for monetary damages for breach of their fiduciary duties as directors, except liability for: (i) breach of the directors duty of loyalty; (ii) acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of the law, (iii) the unlawful payment of a dividend or unlawful stock purchase or redemption, and (iv) any transaction from which the director derives an improper personal benefit. Nevada law does not permit a corporation to eliminate a directors duty of care, and this provision of our certificate of incorporation has no effect on the availability of equitable remedies, such as injunction or rescission, based upon a directors breach of the duty of care.
The effect of the foregoing is to require us to indemnify our officers and directors for any claim arising against such persons in their official capacities if such person acted in good faith and in a manner that he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. We also maintain officers and directors liability insurance coverage.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons 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 and is, therefore, unenforceable.
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|
|
|
Exhibit No. |
Description |
|
2.1 |
Articles of Merger and Plan of Reorganization between Powin Corporation and Exact Identification Corporation as filed with the State of Nevada on August 22, 2008 |
|
3.1 |
Omitted |
|
3.2 |
Omitted |
|
3.3 |
Articles of Incorporation of the Company (formerly known as Global Technology, Inc.) |
|
3.4 |
Articles of Amendment for Global Technology, Inc. |
|
3.5 |
Bylaws of Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. |
|
3.6 |
Articles of Amendment Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. |
|
3.7 |
Certificate of Amendment of U.V. Color, Incorporated |
|
4.1 |
Form of Warrant A |
|
4.2 |
Form of Warrant B |
|
4.3 |
Extensions of Warrant A and Warrant B |
|
4.4 |
Omitted |
|
4.5 |
Omitted |
|
5.1 |
Opinion of Vincent & Rees, L.C. |
|
10.1 |
Lease Update for Tri County Industrial Park Building #12 |
|
10.2 |
Lease Update for Tri County Industrial Park Building #16 |
|
10.3 |
Lease for Sandburg Road Property |
|
10.4 |
Lease for Powin Center |
|
10.5 |
Lease for Tualatin Property |
|
10.6 |
Employment Agreement for Joseph Lu |
|
10.7 |
Employment Agreement for Xaixiang Fred Liu |
|
10.8 |
Employment Agreement for Jingshang Jeanne Liu |
|
10.9 |
Business Loan Agreement and Amendment between Powin Corporation and Sterling Savings Bank |
|
10.10 |
Business Loan Agreement and Amendment between QBF, Inc. and Sterling Savings Bank |
|
10.11 |
Lease for Property used by QBF, Inc. |
|
10.12 |
Employment Agreement for Ronald Horne |
|
14.1 |
Code of Ethics |
|
21.1 |
Omitted |
|
21.2 |
List of Subsidiaries |
|
23.1 |
Consent from Independent Auditor |
|
99.1 |
Registration for QBF, Inc. |
|
|
|
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ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) to file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement:
(i) to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act).
(ii) to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of a prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the change in volume and price represents no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the Calculation of Registration Fee table in the effective registration statement.
(iii) to include any additional or changed material information with respect to the plan of distribution.
(2) that, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at the time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) to remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(4) that, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser, if the registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions of its Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws, the General Corporation Law of the State of Nevada or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer of controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Tigard, Oregon, on the 8th day of December , 2009.
|
|
|
|
|
Powin Corporation |
|
|
|
|
By: |
/s/ Joseph Lu |
|
Joseph Lu |
|
|
Chief Executive Officer |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated
December 8 , 2009
/s/ Joseph Lu
Joseph Lu
Chief Executive Officer and Director
December 8 , 2009
/s/ Ronald Horne
Ronald Horne
Chief Financial and Accounting Officer
December 8 , 2009
/s/ Zaixiang Liu
Zaixiang Liu
Director
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
|
|
|
Exhibit No. |
Description |
|
2.1 |
Articles of Merger and Plan of Reorganization between Powin Corporation and Exact Identification Corporation as filed with the State of Nevada on August 22, 2008 |
|
3.1 |
Omitted |
|
3.2 |
Omitted |
|
3.3 |
Articles of Incorporation of the Company (formerly known as Global Technology, Inc.) |
|
3.4 |
Articles of Amendment for Global Technology, Inc. |
|
3.5 |
Bylaws of Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. |
|
3.6 |
Articles of Amendment Advanced Precision Technology, Inc. |
|
3.7 |
Certificate of Amendment of U.V. Color, Incorporated |
|
4.1 |
Form of Warrant A |
|
4.2 |
Form of Warrant B |
|
4.3 |
Extensions of Warrant A and Warrant B |
|
4.4 |
Omitted |
|
4.5 |
Omitted |
|
5.1 |
Opinion of Vincent & Rees, L.C. |
|
10.1 |
Lease Update for Tri County Industrial Park Building #12 |
|
10.2 |
Lease Update for Tri County Industrial Park Building #16 |
|
10.3 |
Lease for Sandburg Road Property |
|
10.4 |
Lease for Powin Center |
|
10.5 |
Lease for Tualatin Property |
|
10.6 |
Employment Agreement for Joseph Lu |
|
10.7 |
Employment Agreement for Xaixiang Fred Liu |
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10.8 |
Employment Agreement for Jingshang Jeanne Liu |
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Business Loan Agreement and Amendment between Powin Corporation and Sterling Savings Bank |
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Business Loan Agreement and Amendment between QBF, Inc. and Sterling Savings Bank |
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Lease for Property used by QBF, Inc. |
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Employment Agreement for Ronald Horne |
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List of Subsidiaries |
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ACQUISITION AGREEMENT and REORGANIZATION PLAN
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT (ACQUISITION), and PLAN OF REORGANIZATION, dated the 17 th day of June 2008 by and between Exact Identification Inc., a Nevada Corporation (hereinafter called Exact and Powin Corporation, an Oregon Corporation , (hereinafter called Powin).
PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
The Reorganization will comprise in general the conveyance by Powin to Exact of all of the assets, liabilities, and all the outstanding shares of Powin, the issuance by Exact (after an increase of Exact’s authorized common stock 600,000,000 @.001 cents par value, and a reverse split of one for twenty-five of Exact’s current outstanding common stock) to Powin of 150,000,000shares of Exact INVESTMENT common stock, as hereinafter set forth, and the subsequent transfer of ownership of Powin with the concomitant distribution of Exact shares to Powin shareholders. Powin proposes to sell its’ assets and liabilities, and all its outstanding shares for 150,000,000 shares of Exact’s $0.001 (one tenth cent) par value Investment common stock. Powin will then effect a distribution of the Exact shares to its shareholders in exchange for their Powin stock through the Escrow Holder Merit Transfer Company. The Plan of Reorganization will then be completed by Exact and Powin Powin will then dissolve and Exact will change it’s name to”Powin Corporation”, it will remain in biometrics business and will continue to operate in the Powin business. Said shares when issued to be Restricted and issued for investment purposes only, and may be sold only in compliance with Regulation D, Rule 144 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1933, as amended. The shareholders of Powin would then own investment stock of Exact. A new Board of Directors will be elected as proposed by Powin at the Exact shareholder meeting held to approve the Acquisition Agreement and the Plan of Reorganization.
Powin Corporation (formerely Exact Identification) will exchange 3,000,000 shares of Powin investment common stock to Management Guidance for their consultant services in negotiating and completing the Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization on behalf of Exact. The exchange is based on two percent (2%) of the number of shares that were negotiated on the exchange with Powin in the Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization..
AGREEMENT
In order to consummate the forgoing Plan of Reorganization and in consideration of the promises and of the representations and undertakings herein set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. The Reorganization, pursuant to the provisions of Section 368 (a)(1) (b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, will involve the increase of Exact’s authorized capital to 600,000,000 shares of common voting stock at .001 cent par value, and the reverse split of the current outstanding shares of Exact on a one for twenty-five basis, (wherein twenty-five shares of Exact’s current outstanding stock are exchanged for one share of new stock plus warrants “A” and warrants ”B” to purchase two additional shares of Investment Commons stock of the new business after the Reorganization is completed. Warrants “A” has the right to purchase one share of Investment Common stock at two dollars ($2.00) per share for a period of one year and Warrant “B” has the right to purchase one share of Investment Common stock at three dollars ($3.00) per share for a period of two years)and the Acquisition by Exact of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Powin, in exchange solely for one hundred fifty million (150,000,000) shares of Investment common voting stock of Exact after the one for twenty-five reverse split, represents then 96 ½ (%) of Exact’s outstanding common stock, and Powin distributing these shares to the shareholders of Powin through escrow holder Merit Transfer Company, wind up its business and dissolve. Exact will remain in its current business and continue to operate the Powin business after changing Exact’s name to “Powin Corporation”. To simultaneously elect a new board of directors, approved and recommended by Powin, of Exact. To issue 3,000,000 shares of investment common voting stock to Management Guidance for consulting services in the negotiations and completion of the Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization on behalf of Exact, after the Reorganization is approved by Exact’s shareholders at a special shareholder meeting called for that purpose.
2. Exact is a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Nevada with authorized capital stock consisting of 200,000,000 shares of common voting stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. One hundred thirty million five hundred seventy five thousand six hundred ninety eight (130,575,698) of Exact common shares will be duly issued and outstanding. Immediately prior to the consummation of the proposed on the date of this Agreement. Exact will amend it’s Articles of Incorporation to change its’ name to” Powin Corporation” and increase its’ authorization capital to 600,000,000 of common voting shares at $0.001 par value and elect a new Board of Directors for Powin Corporation
3 It is understood by the parties that the balance sheet of Exact as of December 31, 2007 and as shown on the Federal Tax Return 12/31/07 as prepared by a Certified Public Accountant, and Exact warrants that such balance sheets fairly represent the financial position of Exact, and no assets have been acquired or liabilities incurred since December 31.2007
4. It is understood, and Exact hereby represents, that Exact has good and marketable title to all the properties it purports to own by this agreement as described in the balance sheet as of 12/31/07 referred to in paragraph #3 above.
5. All taxes which Exact is required by law have been or will duly be paid for all periods up to and including the date on which this agreement is signed.
6. It is understood, and Exact represents that the assets owned by Exact have not , since negotiations commenced between parties, been materially or adversely affected as a result of any fire, explosion, earthquake, drought , windstorm, accident, strike, embargo, confiscation of vital equipment, materials or inventory, or acts of God.
7. Exact has not caused, and will not cause, suffer nor permit prior to the closing of this Reorganization:
a. Any change in the condition (financial or otherwise) of its assets, liabilities or business.
b. Any damage, destruction or loss (whether or not covered by insurance) adversely affecting the business or any of the properties of Exact or any item carried on the accounts of Exact.
c. Any declaration, setting aside a payment of any dividend or other distribution in respect to any of Exact capital stock, or any direct or indirect redemption, purchase or other acquisition of any such stock.
d. Any increase in the compensation payable or to become payable by Exact to any of its officers, employees, or agents or any bonus payment or arrangement made with any or any of them.
e. Any event or condition of any character adversely affecting the business or properties of Exact. Exact has furnished a statement, which is a true and complete statement of Exact’s financial condition and of its assets reflected on said balance sheet, excepting liabilities, such as attorneys’, consultants’, and accountants’ fees and administrative costs incurred in connection with this transaction, which will be paid in full by Exact on completion of this Agreement.
8. Exact shall bear the costs of its own accountants’, consultants’, and attorneys’fees, and its own administrative costs which it incurs in connection with this transaction.
9. Prior to or at the time of the consummation of this transaction, Exact shall furnish to Powin a complete and accurate list of its shareholders and outstanding securities, certified by the transfer agent as of the record date for its special shareholders meeting held to consider this transaction.
10. Exact hereby warrants that Exact’s stock is not listed or quoted in the inter-dealer quotation services, and that the stock will be listed and quoted after the registration of the company and its shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission is completed and effected.
11 Powin is a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Oregon.
12. It is understood by the parties that the balance sheet of Powin, as of 12/31/07 is audited, and Powin warrants that such balance sheets fairly represents the financial position of Powin as of such date.
13 It is understood, and Powin hereby represents, that Powin has a good and marketable title to all the properties it purports to convey by this agreement as described in the balance sheet as of 12/31/07 referred to in paragraph #3 above.
14. It is understood and Powin hereby represents, that Powin is not a party to any pending or threatened litigation which might adversely affect the assets of Powin which are to be transferred to Exact.
15. All taxes which Powin is required by law to pay in regard to the assets to be transferred have been or will be duly paid for all periods up to and including the date on which this Agreement is signed.
16. It is understood, and Powin represents, that the assets to be transferred by Powin have not, since negotiations commenced between the parties, been materially or adversely affected as a result of any fire, explosion, earthquake, flood, drought, windstorm, accident, strike, embargo, confiscation of vital equipment, materials or inventory, or acts of God.
17. Powin has not caused, and will not cause, suffer nor permit prior to the closing of this Reorganization:
a. Any change in the condition (financial or otherwise) of its assets, liabilities or business.
b. Any damage, destruction or loss ( whether or not covered by insurance) adversely affecting the business or any of the properties of Powin or of any item carried on the accounts of Powin.
c. Any declaration, setting aside a payment of any dividend or other distribution in respect to any of Powin’s capital stock, or direct or indirect redemption, purchase or other acquisition of any such stock.
d. A ny increase in the compensation payable or to become payable by Powin to any of its officers, employees, or agents or any bonus payment or arrangement made with any or to any of them.
e. Any event or condition of any character adversely affecting the business or Properties of Powin. After the signing of this agreement, Powin shall furnish a statement, which shall be true and complete statement of Powin’s financial condition and of its assets and liabilities, and warrants that no liabilities are outstanding which are not reflected on said balance sheet, excepting liabilities, such as attorneys’, and accountants’ fees and administrative costs incurred in connection with this transaction.
18. Powin shall bear the costs of its own accountants’ and attorneys’ fees, and its own administrative costs which it incurs in connection with this transaction.
19. Prior to or at the time of the consummation of the Reorganization, Powin shall furnish to Exact a complete and accurate list of its shareholders and outstanding securities, certified by the company agent as of the record date for its shareholders’ meeting held to consider this transaction.
20. After the one for twenty-five reverse split, Exact shall in exchange for all of the assets and outstanding common stock of Powin, shall issue to Powin, 150,000,000 shares of its investment common stock, and issue 3,000,000 shares of investment common stock to Management Guidance for consultant services and negotiations herein above stated, bringing the total of issued and outstanding shares of Exact to not more than 158,000,000 shares, as of the date the Reorganization is completed, at which time the shareholders of Powin would then own investment common stock of Exact. Upon completion of the Acquisition, Powin shall distribute the Exact distribution of 150,000,000 shares of investment common stock to its shareholders. Powin will then complete their business and dissolve. No fractional shares shall be issued. The shares to be issued during July 2008, will be issued by the transfer agent Merit Transfer Company, to the Powin shareholders, in exchange for each certificate of Powin stock submitted, using the same ratio agreed to above. Each certificate must be signed by the shareholder with a signature guarantee, by a Bank or Stock Brokerage Firm. There is a charge of $40.00 per certificate.
21. It is understood by and between all the parties hereto that the representations made by the parties in negotiations leading up to this Agreement and terms of this Agreement are material and that the parties have entered into this Agreement in reliance on said representation. In the event that Exact is held liable for any damage or expense incurred due to Exact’s reliance on representations made by Powin, then Powin shall indemnify and hold harmless Exact for any and all such damage fees. In the event Powin is held liable for any damage or expense incurred due to Powin’s reliance on representations by Exact then Exact shall indemnify and hold harmless Powin for any and all such damage and expenses including, but not limited to, costs and attorneys’ fees.
22. The Acquisition Agreement is made and entered into subject to approval of the Shareholders of Exact and Powin. Each party shall call a meeting of its shareholders on or before July 8, 2008, in order to obtain shareholder ratification of the Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. If a favorable vote of the shareholders of each party is received on or before July 8, 2008 meetings, then the Acquisition shall be effected on the 8th day of July,2008. If the shareholders of either or both parties hereto shall fail to approve this Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, the parties shall each bear their own costs and damages resulting from the resultant failure of the Reorganization. The above time table and dates may be extended at the request of either party, by mutual agreement of the parties.
23. At any time prior to the consummation of the Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization on July 8, 2008, the Board of Directors of any of the parties hereto by formal resolution of the Board, withdraw from the Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. Notice of such withdrawal, together with a copy of the resolution, shall be served upon the other parties to the contract, and in the event any party exercises its option to withdraw as set forth herein, it is mutually agreed that neither of the parties shall seek to impose any liability upon the other as a result of the failure of the Acquisition. Each party will bear its own costs and damages which may result from a failure of the Acquisition for any reason whatsoever.
24. This Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization has been signed by the officers of the respective Parties, and is subject to approval of the respective Boards of Directors. Such approval shall be by formal resolution, copies of which shall be exchanged by the parties as soon as such approval is received. The Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization is also expressly made subject to compliance with federal and state laws.
25. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents to each other that the stock to be Conveyed pursuant to this Agreement shall be conveyed to the other party free and clear of all liens, security interests and encumbrances of any kind or nature.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto executed this Acquisition Agreement on the day and year first written above.
Exact Identification Inc.
A Nevada Corporation
By /s/ Scott Oakey
President
Powin Corporation
An Oregon corporation
By /s/ Joseph Lu
President
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY, LTD.
We, the undersigned natural persons of the age of twenty-one years or more, acting as incorporators of a corporation under the Nevada Business Corporation Act, adopt the following Articles of Incorporation for such corporation:
ARTICLE I
NAME. The name of the corporation is Global Technology, Ltd.
ARTICLE II
DURATION. The period of its duration is perpetual.
ARTICLE III
BUSINESS. The pursuit of business and corporate powers agreed upon are as follows:
(1) To carry on the business of share dealers or financial agents in all transactions relating to the sale, transfer, or exchange of every description of stocks, shares, commodities, debentures, bonds, mortgages, freehold or leasehold property, life interests, reversions or other securities or investments for money, and all transactions and negotiations on commission or otherwise or otherwise relating to such business; and to
advance or negotiate the advance of money at interest on securities or otherwise; and to carry on the business of stock and share brokers, land, estate and mortgage agents, and brokers in all branches.
(2) To conduct the business of financing all types of business activities, to purchase, finance, or discount commercial paper; to purchase or otherwise acquire open accounts receivable, notes, drafts and acceptance from manufacturers and jobbers and the installment lien obligations, covering any and all sales on any merchandise or other commodities; to purchase, loan upon, acquire, or otherwise finance, sell and dispose of any and all insurance contracts, installment lien obligations, or indebtedness incurred or to be incurred by any written instruments, and to guarantee, pledge, borrow, finance or raise money for any such investment in any way and to do such other financing as may be for the welfare of the corporation.
(3) TO acquire by purchase or otherwise, property, real or personal, and the good will, rights and assets of any person, firm, or corporation, and to pay for the same in cash, stocks, bond, or otherwise acquire, sell, assign, transfer mortgage, pledge, ane otherwise dispose of shares of the capital stock, bonds, debentures, or other evidence of indebtedness created by any person, firm or corporation, and while the holder thereof to exercise the rights and privileges of ownership, including the right to vote thereon; to buy, own, use, mortgage, sell, lease, bond or otherwise dispose of all property, real or personal, necessary, useful, or desirable for it to own, use or dispose of for its purposes.
(4) To apply for, obtain, register, lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire, and to hold, use, pledge, lease, sell, assign, or otherwise dispose of distinctive marks, improvements, processes, trade names, trade marks, copyrights, patents, licenses, concessions, and the like, whether used in connection with or secured under letters patented of or issued in connection with or secured under any country or authority, or otherwise; and to issue, exercise, develop, and grant licenses on respect thereof, or otherwise turn the same to account.
(5) To borrow money or raise monies for the business of the corporation and all of its purposes and objects, upon such terms as the Board of Directors may determine and the law permit.
(6) To enter into joint ventures or partnership with other persons, firms or corporations.
(7) To have and to exercise all powers now or hereafter conferred by the laws of the State of Nevada upon corporations organized under the laws under which this corporation is organized and any and all acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto.
(8) To make all such by-laws, rules and regulations not inconsistent with law or with other corporate rights and vested privileges, as may be necessary to carry into effect the objects of the corporation, and such by-laws, rules and regulations may be made in a general meeting of the Board of Directors, which rules, regulations or by-laws shall become effective upon formal presentation by mailing to the stockholders of record.
(9) To engage in any and other and all business ventures, purposes, acts or activity in various fields of business endeavor for which a corporation may be organized and proceed under the Nevada Corporation Act.
ARTICLE IV
CAPITAL. The capital of the corporation is ($100,000.00) One Hundred Thousand Dollars and is represented by (100,000,000) One Hundred Million shares of Common capital stock having a par value of ($0.001) one tenth of one cent per share.
ARTICLE V
CAPITAL STOCK. Subject to the provisions of law, this corporation may purchase or otherwise acquire, hold, sell, transfer, and reissue the shares of capital stock.
ARTICLE VI
SHARES. The corporation will not commence business until consideration of the value of at least One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00)has been received for the issuance of shares.
ARTICLE VII
PRIVILEGES AND RESTRICTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The privileges and restrictions granted to or imposed upon each share or the holder thereof are as follows:
(1) Each issued and outstanding share, not including treasury shares, if any, shall be entitled to one vote at all shareholders meetings;
(2) The right of cumulative voting shall not be allowed in the election of directors.
(3) Each share shall entitle its holder to receive an equal and a noncumulative portion of dividends, if, when and as declared by the Board of Directors in accordance with law.
ARTICLE VIII
RESERVE POWER. Except as to Article IX herein, the corporation reserves the rights to amend, alter, change, or repeal any provisions contained in these Articles of Incorporation, in the manner now or hereinafter prescribed by law, and all rights and powers conferred herein on stockholders, directors, and officers are subject to this reserve power.
ARTICLE IX
STOCK NON-ASSESSABLE. The stock of this corporation shall be non-assessable.
ARTICLE X
BY-LAWS. The Board of Directors may make, amend, or repeal at pleasure, by-laws of this corporation, not inconsistent with the provisions of these Articles of Incorporation.
ARTICLE XI
MEETINGS. The annual meeting of the stockholders shall be held in the month of June of each year at a place and a time to be designated by the Board of Directors. Special meetings of the stockholders may be called by the president, or by the Board of Directors, or by a majority of the stockholders as shown by the records of the corporation. Notice of special stockholders meetings shall be given by mailing a notice of the time and place and purpose of the meeting to each stockholder of record, addressed to him at his address as shown by the records of the corporation, not less than ten days prior to the date of the meeting. Directors meetings shall be held at such time and place and upon such notice as the Board of Directors from time to time shall determine. A majority of the Board of Directors present and voting at a directors meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
ARTICLE XII
THE ADDRESS OF THE CORPORATION AND REGISTERED AGENT IS: the post office address of the initial registered office of the corporation and registered agent is: 4530 Alpine Place, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
ARTICLE XIII
OFFICERS. The number and kind of officers and directors of the corporation shall be as follows: there shall be a board of directors consisting of not less than three directors. The number thereof shall be fixed from time to time, and shall be subject to change by the stockholders at any stockholders meeting held at which directors may be elected. There shall be a president who shall be a stockholders and a member of the board of directors, one or more vice presidents, a secretary and a treasurer, and such assistant secretaries and treasurers as the board of directors may from time to time determine. Each of such officers other than the president may, but need not be, a stockholder or a director of the corporation. The initial number of stockholders will be less than three.
ARTICLE XIV
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. The directors, except those named herein as such and those chosen by the board to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term, shall be elected by the stockholders at the regular annual stockholders meeting, or if it is not held, at any special meeting of the stockholders called for that purpose, and directors so elected shall serve until the next annual stockholders meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified.
ARTICLE XV
NAMED DIRECTORS. Directors who shall hold office until the first annual stockholders meeting are herein provided, unless vacancies by death, resignation or removal shall sooner occur, and until the election and qualification of their respective successors, are as follows:
Name Address
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Win L. Smith 68 South Main Street #607
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
ARTICLE XVI
PRIVATE PROPERTY EXEMPT. Private property of the stockholder shall not be liable for the debts of the corporation.
ARTICLE XVI
NAMED INCORPORATORS. The name and address of each incorporator is:
Name Address
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Win L. Smith 68 South Main Street #607
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
DATED 2-6-85 /s/ Win L Smith
STATE OF UTAH :
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COUNTY OF SALT LAKE :
I, Jan White, a Notary Public, hereby certify that on the 6th day of February, personally appeared before me W.L. Smith, ___________________,and ________________, who being by me first duly sworn, severally declared that they are the persons who signed the foregoing documents as incorporators and that the statements herein contained are true.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on the 6th day
of February, 1985.
Notary Seal of Jan White
appears here
My commission expires: Oct 14, 1987
FILED
IN THE OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA
APR 11 1998
FRANKIE SUE DEL PAPA SECRETARY OF STATE
/s/ Frankie Sue Del Papa
no. 973-85
AMENDMENTS TO THE
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY, LTD.
Pursuant to Nevada Corporation Code, the undersigned Corporation adopts the following Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation.
Article I reads as follows:
The name of the Corporation is Global Technology, Ltd.
AMENDMENT
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Article I of the Articles of Incorporation is amended to read:
ARTICLE I
CORPORATE NAME
The name of the corporation is Advanced Precision Technology, Inc.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENT ADOPTED
These Amended Articles of Incorporation were presented to the shareholders of this Corporation for the purpose of amending and replacing the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation, at a special meeting of shareholders held April 1, 1988. As of April 1, 1988, there were 5,500,000 shares of the Corporation's common stock outstanding and entitled to vote on the amendment. The Amendment does not alter the amount of authorized capital of One Hundred Million (100,000,000) shares with $0.001 par value. There is only one class of shares, that being Common voting stock.
The number of shares voted for and against the adoption of these amended Articles of Incorporation to replace all previous Articles of Incorporation and Amendments was:
5,200,000 For 0 Against
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ATTEST: ADVANCED PRECISION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Formerly Global Technology, Ltd.
By /s/ Jay Mealey
President
/s/ David H.Timms
Secretary
STATE OF :
Utah
:SS.
COUNTY OF
Salt Lake :
I, Jo Beth Smith, a Notary Public, hereby certify that on the 8th day of April, 1988 personallv appeared before me Jay Mealey and David H. Timms who being by me first duly sworn, severally declared that they are the persons who signed the foregoing documents as Officers and that the statements herein contained are true.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on 8th day of April, 1988.
/s/ Jo Beth Smith
Notary Public
Residing at West Jordan, Utah
My Commission Expires: 8/27/91
STATE OF NEVADA
Department of State
I hereby certify that
this a true and complete
copy of the document filed
with in this office.
DATED: APR 11 1988
/S/Frankie Sue Del Papa
FRANKIE SUE DEL PAPA
Secretary of State
By: /s/ Beverly Davenport
BY-LAWS
OF
ADVANCED PRECISION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
ARTICLE I
Offices
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Section 1. The principal office of the Corporation shall be located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Corporation may have such other offices, either within or without the State of Utah as the Board of Directors may designate or as the business of the Corporation may require from time to time.
The registered office of the Corporation required by the Nevada Business Corporation Act to be maintained in the State of Nevada may be, but need not be, identical with the principal offices, and the address of the registered office may be changed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE II
Stockholders
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Section 1. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the stockholders shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation, at Salt Lake City, Utah or at such other place as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine, on the first Monday of June of each year beginning in June 1989. If the day so designated falls upon a legal holiday then the meeting shall be held upon the first business day thereafter. The Secretary shall serve personally or by mail a written notice
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thereof, not less than ten nor more than fifty days previous to such meeting, addressed to each stockholder at his address as it appears on the stock book. At any meeting at which all stockholders shall be present, or at which all stockholders not present have waived notice in writing, the giving of notice as above required may be dispensed with.
Section 2. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of stockholders other than those regulated by statute, may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, or the holders of at least 1/3 of all shares entitled to vote. Notice of such meeting stating the place, day and hour and the purpose for which it is called shall be served personally or by mail, not less than ten days before the date set for such meeting. If mailed, it shall be directed to a stockholder at his address as it appears on the stock book. At any meeting at which all stockholders shall be present, or at which stockholders not present have waived notice in writing, the giving of notice as above described may be dispensed with.
Section 3. CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS OR FIXING OF RECORD DATE. For the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to receive notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof, or shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend; or in order to make a determination of shareholders for any other proper purpose, the Board of Directors of the Corporation may provide that the stock transfer books shall be closed for a stated period not to exceed, in any case,
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fifty days. If the stock transfer books shall be closed for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders, such books shall be closed for at least ten days immediately preceding such meeting. In lieu of closing the stock transfer books, the Board of Directors may fix in advance a date as the record date for any such determination of shareholders, such date in any case to be not more than fifty days, and in case of a meeting of shareholders, not less than ten days prior to the date on which the particular action requiring such determination of shareholders is to be taken. If the stock transfer books are not closed, and no record date is fixed for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders, or shareholders entitled to receive payment of a dividend, the date on which notice of the meeting is mailed or the date on which the resolution of the Board of Directors declaring such dividend is adopted, as the case may be, shall be the record date for such determination as shareholders. When determination of shareholders entitled to vote at any meeting of shareholders has been made as provided in this section, such determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof.
Section 4. VOTING. At all meetings of the shareholders of record having the right to vote, each stockholder of the corporation is entitled to one vote for each share of stock having voting power standing in the name of such stockholder an
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the books of the company. Votes may be cast in person or by written authorized proxy.
Section 5. PROXY. Each proxy must be executed in writing by the stockholder of the Corporation or his duly authorized attorney. No proxy shall be valid after the expiration of the eleven months from the date of its execution unless it shall have specified therein its duration.
Every proxy shall be revocable at the discretion of the person executing it or of his personal representative or assigns.
Section 6. VOTING OF SHARES OF CERTAIN HOLDERS. Shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, or conservator may be voted by him, either in person or by proxy without a transfer of such shares into his name. Shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by him either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by him without a transfer of such shares into his name.
Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into his name if authority so to do be contained in an appropriate order of the Court by which such receiver was appointed.
A shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the share so transferred.
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Shares of its own stock belonging to the Corporation or held by it in a
fiduciary capacity shall not be voted, directly or indirectly, at any meeting, and shall not be counted in determining the total number of outstanding shares at any given time.
Section 7. CUMULATIVE VOTING. Cumulative voting shall not be permitted in the election of directors. Directors shall be elected by plurality vote.
Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the outstanding shares of the Corporation entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of the stockholders.
If a quorum shall not be present or represented, the stockholders entitled to a vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum shall be present or represented. At such rescheduled meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any business or any specified item of business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified.
The number of votes or consents of the holders of any class of stock having voting power which shall be necessary for the transaction of any business or any specified item of business at any meeting of stockholders, including amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, or the giving of any consent, shall be a
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majority of the outstanding shares of the Corporation entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy.
Section 9. INFORMAL ACTION BY SHAREHOLDERS. Any action required to be taken at a meeting of the shareholders, or any other action which may be taken at a meeting of the shareholders, may be taken without a meeting if a consent in writing setting forth the action so taken shall be signed by all of the shareholders entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter thereof.
ARTICLE III
Directors
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Section 1. NUMBER. The affairs and business of this Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Directors. The first Board of Directors shall consist of three members, but may total a maximum of nine members. Directors need not be residents of the State of Utah and need not be stockholders of the Corporation.
Section 2. ELECTION. The Directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the stockholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held, or the Directors are not elected thereat, the Directors may be elected at any special meeting of the stockholders held for that purpose.
Section 3. TERM OF OFFICE. The term of office of each of the Directors shall be one year, which shall continue until his successor has been elected and qualified.
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Section 4. DUTIES. The Board of Directors shall have the control and
general management of the affairs and business of the corporation, and shall have the power to do all such lawful acts as are not required to be done by the shareholders.
Section 5. DIRECTORS' MEETINGS. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held immediately following the annual meeting of the stockholders, and at such other time and place as the Board of Directors may determine. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or any one Director at any time.
Section 6. NOTICE OF MEETINGS. Notice of meetings other than the regular meeting shall be given by service upon each Director in person, by telephone, or by mail at least three days before the date therein designated for such meeting, specifying the time and place of such meeting, and the business to be brought before the meeting. Any business including business other than that specified in such notice may be transacted at any special meeting. At any Directors' meeting at which a quorum of the Board of Directors shall be present, (although held without notice,) any and all business may be transacted which might have been transacted if the meeting had been duly called if a quorum of the Directors waive or are willing to waive the notice requirements of such meeting.
Any Director may waive notice of any meeting. The attendance of a Director at a meeting shall constitute a Waiver of Notice of such meeting except where a Director attends a
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meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully convened or called.
Section 7. VOTING. At all meetings of the Board of Directors, each Director is to have one vote. The act of a majority of the Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.
Section 8. VACANCIES. Vacancies in the Board of Directors occurring between annual meetings shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by a majority of the remaining Directors.
Section 9. REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS. Any one or more of the Directors may be removed, but only for cause, at any time, by a vote of the stockholders holding a majority of the stock, at any special meeting called for that purpose.
Section 10. QUORUM. The number of Directors who shall be present any meeting of the Board of Directors in order to constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business or any specified item of business shall be a majority.
If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the Board of Directors, those present may adjourn the meeting from time to time, until a quorum shall be present.
Section 11. COMPENSATION. By resolution of the Board of Directors, the Directors may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors, and each may be paid a stated salary as Director. No such payment shall
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preclude any Director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor.
Section 12. ACTION BY CONSENT. Any action which may be taken at a meeting of the directors, may be taken without meeting if a consent in writing setting forth the action so taken shall be signed by all of the directors entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter thereof.
ARTICLE IV
Officers
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Section 1. NUMBER. The officers of this Corporation shall be: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such additional Vice Presidents and assistant Secretaries as the President shall determine.
Any officer may hold more than one office.
Section 2. ELECTION. All officers of the corporation shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at its meeting held immediately after the meeting of stockholders, and shall hold office for the term of one year or until their successors are duly elected. Officers need not be members of the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors may appoint such other officers, agents and employees as it shall deem necessary who shall have such authority and shall perform such duties as from time to time shall be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
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Section 4. DUTIES OF OFFICERS. The duties and powers of the officers of the company shall be as follows:
PRESIDENT
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The President shall preside at all meetings of shareholders and shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Company, shall sign or countersign all share certificates, contracts and other instruments of the company, and perform all such other duties as are incident to his office or properly required of him by the Board of Directors. If the Board of Directors chooses not to elect a Chairman of the Board or if the Chairman of the Board is not designated as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, then the President shall serve in such capacity.
VICE-PRESIDENT
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The Vice President shall exercise all the functions of the President during the absence or disability of the President. Additional Vice Presidents may be elected by the Board of Directors which shall establish their relative seniority. Each Vice President shall have such powers and discharge such duties as may be assigned him from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Secretary
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The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of
Directors and of the stockholders, shall give and serve all notices of the Corporation, and shall be custodian of the records and of the corporate seal and shall affix the latter when required. The Secretary shall keep the stock and transfer books
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in the manner prescribed by law, so as to show at all times the amount of capital stock issued and outstanding; the manner in which compensation for the same was paid in; the names of the owners thereof, and the number of shares owned by each. The Secretary shall sign all certificates of stock, and shall attend to all correspondence and perform all the duties incident to the
office of Secretary.
TREASURER
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The Treasurer shall have the care and custody of and be responsible for all the funds and securities of the Corporation. He shall render a statement of the condition of the finances of the Corporation at each regular meeting of the Board of Directors, and at such other times as shall be required of him, and a full financial report at the annual meeting of the stockholders. He shall keep regular and correct books of account of all business and transactions, and shall perform all duties appertaining to the office of Treasurer.
Section 5. VACANCIES, HOW FILLED. All vacancies in any office shall be filled by the Board of Directors without undue delay, either at its regular meeting or at a meeting specially called for that purpose. In the case of the absence of any officer of the Corporation or for any reason that the Board of Directors may deem sufficient, the board may, except as specifically otherwise provided in these By-Laws, delegate the powers or duties of such officers to any other officer or
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Director for the time being, provided a majority of the entire Board of Directors concur therein.
Section 6. COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS. The officers shall receive such salary or compensation as may be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 7. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS. The Board of Directors may remove any officer, by a majority vote, at any time with or without cause.
ARTICLE V
Certificates of Stock
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Section 1. DESCRIPTION OF STOCK CERTIFICATES. The certificates of stock shall be numbered and registered in the order in which they are issued. Such certificates shall exhibit the holder's name and number of shares. They shall be signed by the President or Vice-President, and countersigned by the Secretary or Treasurer.
Section 2. TRANSFER OF STOCK. The stock of the Corporation shall be assignable and transferable on the books of the corporation only by the person in whose name it appears on said books, his legal representatives or by his duly authorized agent. In case of transfer by attorney, the power of attorney, duly executed and acknowledged, shall be deposited with the Secretary. in all cases of transfer, the former certificate must be surrendered up and cancelled before a new certificate may be issued. No transfer shall be made upon the books of the
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Corporation within ten days next preceding the annual meeting of the shareholders.
Section 3. LOST CERTIFICATES. If a stockholder shall claim to have lost or destroyed a certificate or certificates of stock issued by the Corporation, the Board of Directors may, at its discretion, direct a new certificate or certificates to be issued, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming the certificate of stock to be lost or destroyed, and upon the deposit of a bond or other indemnity in such form and with such sureties that the Board of Directors may require, if any.
ARTICLE VI
Dividends
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Section 1. WHEN DECLARED. The Board of Directors shall by vote declare dividends from the surplus profits of the Corporation whenever, in their opinion, the condition of the Corporation's affairs will render it appropriate for such dividends to be declared.
Section 2. RESERVE. The Board of Directors may set aside, out of the net profits of the Corporation available for dividends, such sum or sums (before payment of any dividends) as the Board of Directors in their absolute discretion think proper as a reserve fund, to meet contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any property of the Corporation, or for such other purpose as the Directors shall
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think conducive to the interest of the Corporation, and they may abolish or modify any such reserve in the manner in which it was created.
ARTICLE VII
Contracts, Loans. Checks and Deposits
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Section 1. CONTRACTS. The Board of Directors may authorize any office or officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to a specific instance.
Section 2. LOANS. No Loans shall be contracted on behalf of the Corporation and no evidence of indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by a resolution of the Board of Directors. Such authority may be general or confined to a specific instance.
Section 3. CHECKS, DRAFTS, ETC. All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the
name of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers, agent or agents of the Corporation and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Section 4. DEPOSITS. All funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Board of Directors may elect.
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ARTICLE VII
Indemnification
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Section 1. Any person made or threatened to be made a party to or involved in any civil, criminal or administrative action, suit, or proceeding by reason of the fact that he or his testator or intestate is or was a Director, officer, or employee of the Corporation, or of any corporation which he, the testator, or intestate served as such at the request of the Corporation shall be indemnified by the Corporation to the fullest extent allowed by law against expenses reasonably incurred by him or imposed on him in connection with or resulting from such action, suit, or proceeding and in connection with or resulting from any appeal thereon. As used herein the term "expense" shall include all obligations incurred by such person for the payment of money, including without limitation attorney's fees, judgments, awards, fines, penalties, and amounts paid in satisfaction of judgment or in settlement of any such action, suit, or proceedings.
ARTICLE VIII
Amendments
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Section 1. HOW AMENDED. These By-Laws may be altered, amended, repealed or added to by the vote of the Board of Directors of this Corporation at any regular or special meeting of Directors. These By-Laws may also be amended or replaced by
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the stockholders at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders.
ARTICLE IX
Fiscal Year
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Section 1. FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the Corporation year shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE X
Waiver of Notice
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Section 1. Whenever any notice is required to be given to any
shareholders or directors of the Corporation under the provisions of these By-Laws or under the Articles of Incorporation or under the provisions of the Nevada Business Corporation Act, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice.
ADOPTED this _______ day of April, 1988.
(SEAL)
ATTEST: ADVANCED PRECISION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
/s/ David Timms BY: /s/ signature illegible
Its President
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CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify:
That I am the duly elected and acting Secretary of and that the foregoing By-Laws, comprising seventeen pages, constitute the By-Laws of said corporation as duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors thereof duly held the day ____ of April, 1988.
/s/ David Timms
(SEAL)
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FILED
IN THE OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA
DEC 01 1992
CHERYL A LAU SECRETARY OF STATE
/s/ Cheryl A Lau
No. 973-85
AMENDMENT AND REVISED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
ADVANCED PRECISION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Pursuant to Nevada Code for Corporations, the undersigned Corporation adopts the following Amended Articles of Incorporation which shall supersede and replace Article I, Article IV, Article VII, and Article XVIII of all previous Articles and Amendments.
ARTICLE I
NAME
The Corporation is hereby changed to, and shall hereafter be "UV COLOR CORPORATION."
ARTICLE IV
CAPITAL. The capital of this corporation is ($100,000.00) One Hundred Thousand Dollars and is represented by (100,000,000) One Hundred Million shares of Common capital stock having a par value of ($.001) one tenth of one cent per share.
PREFERRED CLASS A CAPITAL STOCK, Twenty-five Million shares, which may or may not be convertible to Common Stock, with the Price, Terms and Conditions of the Legend approved and authorized by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VII
SHAREHOLDER PRIVILEGES AND RESTRICTIONS: The Privileges and Restrictions granted to or imposed on each share or the holder thereof are as follows:
(1) Each issued and outstanding share not including Treasury Shares, if
any, shall be entitled to one vote at all Shareholders' Meetings.
(2) No shareholder of the Corporation shall have any preemptive rights.
(3) No shareholder of the Corporation shall have any cumulative voting
rights.
(4) Each share shall entitle its' holder to receive an equal and
noncumulative portion of dividends, if when, and is declared by the
Board of Directors in accordance with law.
ARTICLE XVII
LIMITED LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS
To the fullest extent permitted by law, a director shall have no personal liability to the Corporation or its' shareholders for breach of fiduciary duty as a director. Any amendment to or repeal of this Article XVIII shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Corporation for
or with respect to any acts or omissions of such director occurring prior to such amendment or repeal.
AMENDMENT ADOPTED
These Amended Articles of Incorporation were presented to the shareholders of this Corporation for the purpose of amending and replacing Articles I, IV, VII, and XVIII of the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation, at a special meeting of shareholders held November 18, 1992. As of November 18, 1992, there were 7,078,498 shares of the Corporation's common stock outstanding and entitled to vote on the Amendment. The Amendment does not alter the amount of authorized capital of One-Hundred Million (100,000,000) shares of common stock with $0.001 par value. There is only one class of voting stock shares, that being Common voting stock.
The number of shares voted for and against the adoption of these amended Articles of Incorporation to replace all previous Articles of Incorporation and Amendments was:
5,776,498 For -0- Against
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ATTEST: UV COLOR CORPORATION
Formerly ADVANCED PRECISION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
/s/ By /s/ Daniel J. Frederickson
Secretary President
STATE OF NEVADA
Department of State
I hereby certify that this
is a true and complete copy
of the document as filed in
this office.
DATED: DEC 03 1992
/s/ Cheryl A Lau
CHERYL A LAU
SECRETARY OF STATE
By: /s/ Deborah N Farmer
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FILED
IN THE OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA
JUN 9 1994
CHERYL LAU SECRETARY OF STATE
/s/ Cheryl Lau
973-85
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF
UV COLOR, INC.
Pursuant to Nevada Code for Corporations, the undersigned Corporation adopts the following amended Articles of Incorporation which shall supersede and replace Article I of the previous Article I and Amendments.
ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of the Corporation is hereby changed to, and shall hereafter be "ADVANCED PRECISION TECHNOLOGY, INC.".
AMENDMENT ADOPTED
This amended Article of Incorporation was presented to the shareholders of this Corporation for the purpose of amending and replacing Article I of the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation, at a special meeting of shareholders held November 18, 1992. As of November 18, 1992, there were 7,078,498 shares of the Corporation's Common Stock outstanding and entitled to vote on the Amendment and, an Acquisition Agreement was approved by the shareholders wherein the original name of ADVANCED PRECISION TECHNOLOGY, INC. was to be changed to "UV COLOR, INC.", however, in the event the Acquisition Agreement terms were not met, then the name UV COLOR, INC. would revert back to UV COLOR, INC., a Minnesota Corporation. This amendment changing the name of UV COLOR, INC. back to ADVANCED PRECISION TECHNOLOGY, INC. is to comply with the terms of the Acquisition Agreement approved by the shareholders on November 18, 1992.
The number of shares voted for and against the adoption of this Amended Article of Incorporation to replace Article I of the previous Articles of Incorporation and Amendments was:
FOR 5,776,498 AGAINST -0-
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ADVANCED PRECISION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Formerly UV COLOR, INC. )
by /s/ David H. Timms
President/Secretary
State of Utah :
:ss
County of Salt Lake :
I, Joyce M Burke, a Notary Public, hereby certify that on the 20 day of May 1994, personally appeared before me David H. Timms who being by me first duly sworn, declared that he is the person who signed the foregoing documents as President and that the statements herein contained are true.
In witness hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on the 20 day of May 1994.
/s/ Joyce M Burke
Notary Public
Residing in Midvale Utah
My Commission Expires:
May 28, 95
STATE OF UTAH
My Commision Expires
May 28,1995
Joyce M. Burke
995 East R. Union Blvd.
Midvale, Utah 84047
MAY 31 1994
Secretary of State
STATE OF NEVADA
Department of State
I hereby certify that this a true and
complete copy of the document filed
in this office.
Date Jun 09 1994
/s/ Cheryl Lau
CHERYL LAU
Secretary of State
THIS WARRANT AND THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THIS WARRANT AND THE COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THIS WARRANT UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO POWIN CORPORATION THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
Right to Purchase up to [insert amount here] Shares of Common Stock of
Powin Corporation (subject to adjustment as provided herein)
COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT
No. _________________ |
Issue Date: September __, 2008 |
POWIN CORPORATION, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, hereby certifies that, for value received, [INSERT SHAREHOLDER], or assigns (the Holder ), is entitled, subject to the terms set forth below, to purchase from the Company (as defined herein) at any time after the Issue Date, up to [_____] fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (as hereinafter defined), $0.001 par value per share, at the applicable Exercise Price per share (as defined below). The number and character of such shares of Common Stock and the applicable Exercise Price per share are subject to adjustment as provided herein.
As used herein the following terms, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following respective meanings:
(a)
The term Common Stock includes (i) the Companys common stock, par value $0.001 per share; and (ii) any other securities into which or for which any of the securities described in the preceding clause (i) may be converted or exchanged pursuant to a plan of recapitalization, reorganization, merger, sale of assets or otherwise.
(b)
The term Company shall include Powin Corporation, a Nevada corporation, and any person or entity which shall succeed, or assume the obligations of, Powin Corporation hereunder.
(c)
The Exercise Price applicable under this Warrant shall be $2.00.
(d)
The Term of this warrant shall be for one year and shall expire on May 31, 2009.
(e)
The term Other Securities refers to any stock (other than Common Stock) and other securities of the Company or any other person (corporate or otherwise) which the holder of the Warrant at any time shall be entitled to receive, or shall have received, on the exercise of the Warrant, in lieu of or in addition to Common Stock, or which at any time shall be issuable or shall have been issued in exchange for or in replacement of Common Stock or Other Securities pursuant to Section 3 or otherwise.
1.
Exercise of Warrant .
1.1.
Number of Shares Issuable upon Exercise . From and after the date hereof, the Holder shall be entitled to receive, upon exercise of this Warrant in whole or in part, by delivery of an original or fax copy of an exercise notice in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the Exercise Notice ), shares of Common Stock of the Company, subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 3.
1.2.
Company Acknowledgment . The Company will, at the time of the exercise of this Warrant, upon the request of the holder hereof acknowledge in writing its continuing obligation to afford to such holder any rights to which such holder shall continue to be entitled after such exercise in accordance with the provisions of this Warrant. If the holder shall fail to make any such request, such failure shall not affect the continuing obligation of the Company to afford to such holder any such rights.
1.3.
Trustee for Warrant Holders . In the event that a bank or trust company shall have been appointed as trustee for the holders of this Warrant pursuant to Subsection 3.2, such bank or trust company shall have all the powers and duties of a warrant agent (as hereinafter described) and shall accept, in its own name for the account of the Company or such successor person as may be entitled thereto, all amounts otherwise payable to the Company or such successor, as the case may be, on exercise of this Warrant pursuant to this Section 1.
2.
Procedure for Exercise .
2.1.
Delivery of Stock Certificates, Etc., on Exercise . The Company agrees that the shares of Common Stock purchased upon exercise of this Warrant shall be deemed to be issued to the Holder as the record owner of such shares as of the close of business on the date on which this Warrant shall have been surrendered and payment made for such shares in accordance herewith. As soon as practicable after the exercise of this Warrant in full or in part, and in any event within three (3) business days thereafter, the Company at its expense (including the payment by it of any applicable issue taxes) will cause to be issued in the name of and delivered to the Holder, or as such Holder (upon payment by such Holder of any applicable transfer taxes) may direct in compliance with applicable securities laws, a certificate or certificates for the number of duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) to which such Holder shall be entitled on such exercise.
2.2.
Exercise .
(a)
Payment may be made either (i) in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds or by certified or official bank check payable to the order of the Company equal to the applicable aggregate Exercise Price, (ii) by delivery of this Warrant, or shares of Common Stock and/or Common Stock receivable upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection (b) below, or (iii) by a combination of any of the foregoing methods, for the number of Common Shares specified in such Exercise Notice (as such exercise number shall be adjusted to reflect any adjustment in the total number of shares of Common Stock issuable to the Holder per the terms of this Warrant) and the Holder shall thereupon be entitled to receive the number of duly authorized, validly issued, fully-paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) determined as provided herein.
3.
Extraordinary Events Regarding Common Stock . In the event that the Company shall (a) issue additional shares of the Common Stock as a dividend or other distribution on outstanding Common Stock or any preferred stock issued by the Company (b) subdivide its outstanding shares of Common Stock, or (c) combine its outstanding shares of the Common Stock into a smaller number of shares of the Common Stock, then, in each such event, the Exercise Price shall, simultaneously with the happening of such event, be adjusted by multiplying the then Exercise Price by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such event and the denominator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event, and the product so obtained shall thereafter be the Exercise Price then in effect. The Exercise Price, as so adjusted, shall be readjusted in the same manner upon the happening of any successive event or events described herein in this Section 3. The number of shares of Common Stock that the Holder shall thereafter, on the exercise hereof as provided in Section 1, be entitled to receive shall be adjusted to a number determined by multiplying the number of shares of Common Stock that would otherwise (but for the provisions of this Section 3) be issuable on such exercise by a fraction of which (a) the numerator is the Exercise Price that would otherwise (but for the provisions of this Section 3) be in effect, and (b) the denominator is the Exercise Price in effect on the date of such exercise (taking into account the provisions of this Section 3). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the Exercise Price be less than the par value of the Common Stock.
4.
Certificate as to Adjustments . In each case of any adjustment or readjustment in the shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) issuable on the exercise of this Warrant, the Company at its expense will promptly cause its Chief Financial Officer or other appropriate designee to compute such adjustment or readjustment in accordance with the terms of this Warrant and prepare a certificate setting forth such adjustment or readjustment and showing in detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based, including a statement of (a) the consideration received or receivable by the Company for any additional shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) issued or sold or deemed to have been issued or sold, (b) the number of shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) outstanding or deemed to be outstanding, and (c) the Exercise Price and the number of shares of Common Stock to be received upon exercise of this Warrant, in effect immediately prior to such adjustment or readjustment and as adjusted or readjusted as provided in this Warrant. The Company will forthwith mail a copy of each such certificate to the Holder and any warrant agent of the Company (appointed pursuant to Section 11 hereof).
5.
Reservation of Stock, Etc., Issuable on Exercise of Warrant . The Company will at all times reserve and keep available, solely for issuance and delivery on the exercise of this Warrant, shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) from time to time issuable on the exercise of this Warrant.
6.
Assignment; Exchange of Warrant . Subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, this Warrant, and the rights evidenced hereby, may be transferred by any registered holder hereof (a Transferor) in whole or in part. On the surrender for exchange of this Warrant, with the Transferors endorsement in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto (the Transferor Endorsement Form) and together with evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company demonstrating compliance with applicable securities laws, which shall include, without limitation, the provision of a legal opinion from the Transferors counsel (at the Companys expense) that such transfer is exempt from the registration requirements of applicable securities laws, the Company at its expense (but with payment by the Transferor of any applicable transfer taxes) will issue and deliver to or on the order of the Transferor thereof a new Warrant of like tenor, in the name of the Transferor and/or the transferee(s) specified in such Transferor Endorsement Form (each a Transferee), calling in the aggregate on the face or faces thereof for the number of shares of Common Stock called for on the face or faces of the Warrant so surrendered by the Transferor.
7.
Replacement of Warrant . On receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant and, in the case of any such loss, theft or destruction of this Warrant, on delivery of an indemnity agreement or security reasonably satisfactory in form and amount to the Company or, in the case of any such mutilation, on surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, the Company at its expense will execute and deliver, in lieu thereof, a new Warrant of like tenor.
8.
Registration Rights . The Holder has been granted certain registration rights by the Company. These registration rights are set forth in a Registration Rights Agreement entered into by the Company and Holder dated as of the date hereof, as the same may be amended, modified and/or supplemented from time to time.
9.
Maximum Exercise . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in no event shall the Holder be entitled to exercise any portion of this Warrant in excess of that portion of this Warrant upon exercise of which the sum of (1) the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates (other than shares of Common Stock which may be deemed beneficially owned through the ownership of the unexercised portion of the Warrant or the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other security of the Holder subject to a limitation on conversion analogous to the limitations contained herein) and (2) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the portion of this Warrant with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the Holder and its Affiliates of any amount greater than 9.99% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock (whether or not, at the time of such exercise, the Holder and its Affiliates beneficially own more than 9.99% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock). As used herein, the term Affiliate means any person or entity that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a person or entity, as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 144 under the Securities Act. For purposes of the second preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Regulations 13D-G thereunder, except as otherwise provided in clause (1) of such sentence. For any reason at any time, upon written or oral request of the Holder, the Company shall within one (1) business day confirm orally and in writing to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of any given date. The limitations set forth herein (x) may be waived by the Holder upon provision of no less than sixty-one (61) days prior written notice to the Company and (y) shall automatically become null and void following notice to the Company upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default (as defined in the Note).
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Warrant Agent . The Company may, by written notice to the Holder of the Warrant, appoint an agent for the purpose of issuing Common Stock (or Other Securities) on the exercise of this Warrant pursuant to Section 1, exchanging this Warrant pursuant to Section 7, and replacing this Warrant pursuant to Section 8, or any of the foregoing, and thereafter any such issuance, exchange or replacement, as the case may be, shall be made at such office by such agent.
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Transfer on the Companys Books . Until this Warrant is transferred on the books of the Company, the Company may treat the registered holder hereof as the absolute owner hereof for all purposes, notwithstanding any notice to the contrary.
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Notices, Etc . All notices and other communications from the Company to the Holder shall be mailed by first class registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, at such address as may have been furnished to the Company in writing by such Holder or, until any such Holder furnishes to the Company an address, then to, and at the address of, the last Holder who has so furnished an address to the Company.
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Miscellaneous . This Warrant and any term hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of such change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. THIS WARRANT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS. ANY ACTION BROUGHT CONCERNING THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS WARRANT SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN THE STATE COURTS OF NEVADA OR IN THE FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE STATE OF NEVADA; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE HOLDER MAY CHOOSE TO WAIVE THIS PROVISION AND BRING AN ACTION OUTSIDE THE STATE OF NEVADA. The individuals executing this Warrant on behalf of the Company agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive trial by jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorneys fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Warrant is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Warrant. The headings in this Warrant are for purposes of reference only, and shall not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. The Company acknowledges that legal counsel participated in the preparation of this Warrant and, therefore, stipulates that the rule of construction that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in the interpretation of this Warrant to favor any party against the other party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has executed this Warrant as of the date first written above.
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION
(To Be Signed Only On Exercise Of Warrant)
TO:
Powin Corporation
6975 SW Sandburg Road, Ste. 326
Tigard, OR 97223
Attention:
Chief Financial Officer
The undersigned, pursuant to the provisions set forth in the attached Warrant (No.____), hereby irrevocably elects to purchase (check applicable box):
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The undersigned herewith makes payment of the full Exercise Price for such shares at the price per share provided for in such Warrant, which is $___________. Such payment takes the form of (check applicable box or boxes):
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The undersigned requests that the certificates for such shares be issued in the name of, and delivered to ______________________________________________ whose address is ___________________________________________________________________________.
The undersigned represents and warrants that all offers and sales by the undersigned of the securities issuable upon exercise of the within Warrant shall be made pursuant to registration of the Common Stock under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act) or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act.
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF TRANSFEROR ENDORSEMENT
(To Be Signed Only On Transfer Of Warrant)
For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns, and transfers unto the person(s) named below under the heading Transferees the right represented by the within Warrant to purchase the percentage and number of shares of Common Stock of Powin Corporation into which the within Warrant relates specified under the headings Percentage Transferred and Number Transferred, respectively, opposite the name(s) of such person(s) and appoints each such person Attorney to transfer its respective right on the books of Powin Corporation with full power of substitution in the premises.
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THIS WARRANT AND THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THIS WARRANT AND THE COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THIS WARRANT UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO POWIN CORPORATION THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
Right to Purchase up to [insert amount here] Shares of Common Stock of
Powin Corporation (subject to adjustment as provided herein)
COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT
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POWIN CORPORATION, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, hereby certifies that, for value received, [INSERT SHAREHOLDER], or assigns (the Holder ), is entitled, subject to the terms set forth below, to purchase from the Company (as defined herein) at any time after the Issue Date, up to [_____] fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (as hereinafter defined), $0.001 par value per share, at the applicable Exercise Price per share (as defined below). The number and character of such shares of Common Stock and the applicable Exercise Price per share are subject to adjustment as provided herein.
As used herein the following terms, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following respective meanings:
(a)
The term Common Stock includes (i) the Companys common stock, par value $0.001 per share; and (ii) any other securities into which or for which any of the securities described in the preceding clause (i) may be converted or exchanged pursuant to a plan of recapitalization, reorganization, merger, sale of assets or otherwise.
(b)
The term Company shall include Powin Corporation, a Nevada corporation, and any person or entity which shall succeed, or assume the obligations of, Powin Corporation hereunder.
(c)
The Exercise Price applicable under this Warrant shall be $2.00.
(d)
The Term of this warrant shall be for one year and shall expire on May 31, 2009.
(e)
The term Other Securities refers to any stock (other than Common Stock) and other securities of the Company or any other person (corporate or otherwise) which the holder of the Warrant at any time shall be entitled to receive, or shall have received, on the exercise of the Warrant, in lieu of or in addition to Common Stock, or which at any time shall be issuable or shall have been issued in exchange for or in replacement of Common Stock or Other Securities pursuant to Section 3 or otherwise.
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Exercise of Warrant .
1.1.
Number of Shares Issuable upon Exercise . From and after the date hereof, the Holder shall be entitled to receive, upon exercise of this Warrant in whole or in part, by delivery of an original or fax copy of an exercise notice in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the Exercise Notice ), shares of Common Stock of the Company, subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 3.
1.2.
Company Acknowledgment . The Company will, at the time of the exercise of this Warrant, upon the request of the holder hereof acknowledge in writing its continuing obligation to afford to such holder any rights to which such holder shall continue to be entitled after such exercise in accordance with the provisions of this Warrant. If the holder shall fail to make any such request, such failure shall not affect the continuing obligation of the Company to afford to such holder any such rights.
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Trustee for Warrant Holders . In the event that a bank or trust company shall have been appointed as trustee for the holders of this Warrant pursuant to Subsection 3.2, such bank or trust company shall have all the powers and duties of a warrant agent (as hereinafter described) and shall accept, in its own name for the account of the Company or such successor person as may be entitled thereto, all amounts otherwise payable to the Company or such successor, as the case may be, on exercise of this Warrant pursuant to this Section 1.
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Procedure for Exercise .
2.1.
Delivery of Stock Certificates, Etc., on Exercise . The Company agrees that the shares of Common Stock purchased upon exercise of this Warrant shall be deemed to be issued to the Holder as the record owner of such shares as of the close of business on the date on which this Warrant shall have been surrendered and payment made for such shares in accordance herewith. As soon as practicable after the exercise of this Warrant in full or in part, and in any event within three (3) business days thereafter, the Company at its expense (including the payment by it of any applicable issue taxes) will cause to be issued in the name of and delivered to the Holder, or as such Holder (upon payment by such Holder of any applicable transfer taxes) may direct in compliance with applicable securities laws, a certificate or certificates for the number of duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) to which such Holder shall be entitled on such exercise.
2.2.
Exercise .
(a)
Payment may be made in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds or by certified or official bank check payable to the order of the Company equal to the applicable aggregate Exercise Price and the Holder shall thereupon be entitled to receive the number of duly authorized, validly issued, fully-paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) determined as provided herein.
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Extraordinary Events Regarding Common Stock . In the event that the Company shall (a) issue additional shares of the Common Stock as a dividend or other distribution on outstanding Common Stock or any preferred stock issued by the Company (b) subdivide its outstanding shares of Common Stock, or (c) combine its outstanding shares of the Common Stock into a smaller number of shares of the Common Stock, then, in each such event, the Exercise Price shall, simultaneously with the happening of such event, be adjusted by multiplying the then Exercise Price by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such event and the denominator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event, and the product so obtained shall thereafter be the Exercise Price then in effect. The Exercise Price, as so adjusted, shall be readjusted in the same manner upon the happening of any successive event or events described herein in this Section 3. The number of shares of Common Stock that the Holder shall thereafter, on the exercise hereof as provided in Section 1, be entitled to receive shall be adjusted to a number determined by multiplying the number of shares of Common Stock that would otherwise (but for the provisions of this Section 3) be issuable on such exercise by a fraction of which (a) the numerator is the Exercise Price that would otherwise (but for the provisions of this Section 3) be in effect, and (b) the denominator is the Exercise Price in effect on the date of such exercise (taking into account the provisions of this Section 3). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the Exercise Price be less than the par value of the Common Stock.
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Certificate as to Adjustments . In each case of any adjustment or readjustment in the shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) issuable on the exercise of this Warrant, the Company at its expense will promptly cause its Chief Financial Officer or other appropriate designee to compute such adjustment or readjustment in accordance with the terms of this Warrant and prepare a certificate setting forth such adjustment or readjustment and showing in detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based, including a statement of (a) the consideration received or receivable by the Company for any additional shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) issued or sold or deemed to have been issued or sold, (b) the number of shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) outstanding or deemed to be outstanding, and (c) the Exercise Price and the number of shares of Common Stock to be received upon exercise of this Warrant, in effect immediately prior to such adjustment or readjustment and as adjusted or readjusted as provided in this Warrant. The Company will forthwith mail a copy of each such certificate to the Holder and any warrant agent of the Company (appointed pursuant to Section 11 hereof).
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Reservation of Stock, Etc., Issuable on Exercise of Warrant . The Company will at all times reserve and keep available, solely for issuance and delivery on the exercise of this Warrant, shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) from time to time issuable on the exercise of this Warrant.
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Assignment; Exchange of Warrant . Subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, this Warrant, and the rights evidenced hereby, may be transferred by any registered holder hereof (a Transferor) in whole or in part. On the surrender for exchange of this Warrant, with the Transferors endorsement in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto (the Transferor Endorsement Form) and together with evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company demonstrating compliance with applicable securities laws, which shall include, without limitation, the provision of a legal opinion from the Transferors counsel (at the Companys expense) that such transfer is exempt from the registration requirements of applicable securities laws, the Company at its expense (but with payment by the Transferor of any applicable transfer taxes) will issue and deliver to or on the order of the Transferor thereof a new Warrant of like tenor, in the name of the Transferor and/or the transferee(s) specified in such Transferor Endorsement Form (each a Transferee), calling in the aggregate on the face or faces thereof for the number of shares of Common Stock called for on the face or faces of the Warrant so surrendered by the Transferor.
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Replacement of Warrant . On receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant and, in the case of any such loss, theft or destruction of this Warrant, on delivery of an indemnity agreement or security reasonably satisfactory in form and amount to the Company or, in the case of any such mutilation, on surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, the Company at its expense will execute and deliver, in lieu thereof, a new Warrant of like tenor.
8.
Registration Rights . The Holder has been granted certain registration rights by the Company. These registration rights are set forth in a Registration Rights Agreement entered into by the Company and Holder dated as of the date hereof, as the same may be amended, modified and/or supplemented from time to time.
9.
Maximum Exercise . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in no event shall the Holder be entitled to exercise any portion of this Warrant in excess of that portion of this Warrant upon exercise of which the sum of (1) the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates (other than shares of Common Stock which may be deemed beneficially owned through the ownership of the unexercised portion of the Warrant or the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other security of the Holder subject to a limitation on conversion analogous to the limitations contained herein) and (2) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the portion of this Warrant with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the Holder and its Affiliates of any amount greater than 9.99% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock (whether or not, at the time of such exercise, the Holder and its Affiliates beneficially own more than 9.99% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock). As used herein, the term Affiliate means any person or entity that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a person or entity, as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 144 under the Securities Act. For purposes of the second preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Regulations 13D-G thereunder, except as otherwise provided in clause (1) of such sentence. For any reason at any time, upon written or oral request of the Holder, the Company shall within one (1) business day confirm orally and in writing to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of any given date. The limitations set forth herein (x) may be waived by the Holder upon provision of no less than sixty-one (61) days prior written notice to the Company and (y) shall automatically become null and void following notice to the Company upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default (as defined in the Note).
10.
Warrant Agent . The Company may, by written notice to the Holder of the Warrant, appoint an agent for the purpose of issuing Common Stock (or Other Securities) on the exercise of this Warrant pursuant to Section 1, exchanging this Warrant pursuant to Section 7, and replacing this Warrant pursuant to Section 8, or any of the foregoing, and thereafter any such issuance, exchange or replacement, as the case may be, shall be made at such office by such agent.
11.
Transfer on the Companys Books . Until this Warrant is transferred on the books of the Company, the Company may treat the registered holder hereof as the absolute owner hereof for all purposes, notwithstanding any notice to the contrary.
12.
Notices, Etc . All notices and other communications from the Company to the Holder shall be mailed by first class registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, at such address as may have been furnished to the Company in writing by such Holder or, until any such Holder furnishes to the Company an address, then to, and at the address of, the last Holder who has so furnished an address to the Company.
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Miscellaneous . This Warrant and any term hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of such change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. THIS WARRANT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS. ANY ACTION BROUGHT CONCERNING THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS WARRANT SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN THE STATE COURTS OF NEVADA OR IN THE FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE STATE OF NEVADA; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE HOLDER MAY CHOOSE TO WAIVE THIS PROVISION AND BRING AN ACTION OUTSIDE THE STATE OF NEVADA. The individuals executing this Warrant on behalf of the Company agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive trial by jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorneys fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Warrant is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Warrant. The headings in this Warrant are for purposes of reference only, and shall not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. The Company acknowledges that legal counsel participated in the preparation of this Warrant and, therefore, stipulates that the rule of construction that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in the interpretation of this Warrant to favor any party against the other party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has executed this Warrant as of the date first written above.
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POWIN CORPORATION |
WITNESS: |
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By: Joseph Lu, CEO |
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION
(To Be Signed Only On Exercise Of Warrant)
TO:
Powin Corporation
6975 SW Sandburg Road, Ste. 326
Tigard, OR 97223
Attention:
Chief Financial Officer
The undersigned, pursuant to the provisions set forth in the attached Warrant (No.____), hereby irrevocably elects to purchase (check applicable box):
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The undersigned herewith makes payment of the full Exercise Price for such shares at the price per share provided for in such Warrant, which is $___________ in lawful money of the United States.
The undersigned requests that the certificates for such shares be issued in the name of, and delivered to ______________________________________________ whose address is ___________________________________________________________________________.
The undersigned represents and warrants that all offers and sales by the undersigned of the securities issuable upon exercise of the within Warrant shall be made pursuant to registration of the Common Stock under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act) or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act.
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF TRANSFEROR ENDORSEMENT
(To Be Signed Only On Transfer Of Warrant)
For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns, and transfers unto the person(s) named below under the heading Transferees the right represented by the within Warrant to purchase the percentage and number of shares of Common Stock of Powin Corporation into which the within Warrant relates specified under the headings Percentage Transferred and Number Transferred, respectively, opposite the name(s) of such person(s) and appoints each such person Attorney to transfer its respective right on the books of Powin Corporation with full power of substitution in the premises.
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EXTENSION OF COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT A
This Extension of the Common Stock Purchase Warrant A offered by Powin Corporation on July 8, 2008 shall hereby be extended and amended as follows:
The Term of this warrant shall be extended for a period of one year following the Effective Notice of the Form S-1 filed by the Company.
All other provisions and terms of the warrant shall remain the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has executed this Warrant as of this 31 st day of May, 2009.
POWIN CORPORATION
By: /s/ Joseph Lu
Joseph Lu, CEO
EXTENSION OF COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT B
This Extension of the Common Stock Purchase Warrant B offered by Powin Corporation on July 8, 2008 shall hereby be extended and amended as follows:
The Term of this warrant shall be extended for a period of two years following the Effective Notice of the Form S-1 filed by the Company.
All other provisions and terms of the warrant shall remain the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has executed this Warrant as of this 31 st day of May, 2009.
POWIN CORPORATION
By: /s/ Joseph Lu
Joseph Lu, CEO
Vincent & Rees, L.C.
175 South Main, 15th FLoor
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
December 7, 2009
To: Board of Directors, Powin Corporation
Re: Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement")
Gentlemen:
We have acted as your counsel in connection with the registration of 18,910,111 shares of common stock of Powin Corporation (Powin) held by certain selling stockholders, $0.001 par value (the "Company Shares") and 11,031,758 shares of common stock of Powin underlying certain warrants previously issued by Powin, in each case on the terms and conditions set forth in the Registration Statement (collectively, the Shares).
In that connection, we have examined original copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of such documents and corporate records, and have examined such laws or regulations, as we have deemed necessary or appropriate for the purposes of the opinions hereinafter set forth.
Based on the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:
1. Powin is a corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Nevada.
2. The Shares covered by the Registration Statement to be sold pursuant to the terms of the Registration Statement have been duly authorized and, upon the sale thereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Registration Statement will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
We hereby consent to be named in the Prospectus forming Part I of the aforesaid Registration Statement under the caption, "Legal Matters" and the filing of this opinion as an Exhibit to the Registration Statement.
Sincerely,
/s/ Vincent & Rees, L.C.
Vincent & Rees, L.C.
TRI-COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARKS #6 LLC
8320 NE HWY. 99
VANCOUVER, WA. 98665
TELEPHONE (360) 566-8192
FAX (360) 546-1737
January 21, 2009
Powin Corporation
6975 SW Sandburg Road #326
Tigard OR 97223
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RE: Reconciliation of real Property Taxes
Dear Tenant:
After the reconciliation for the 08-09 tax year for Tri-County Industrial Park, there is a balance due in the sum of $520.40.
Please remit the sum of $520.40 to our office with your February 2009 rent,
Copies of the tax billings for the 08-09 tax years are enclosed as well as a breakdown of assessments for each building at Tri-County Industrial Park.
For your information, following is the formula used to determine you pro rata share of the taxes due per the terms of your lease with Tri-County Industrial Parks #6 LLC.
Building Taxes
1. Building 12 is 7.95% of tax lot 1500
2. Taxes due on Building 12 are $4,826.74
3. Your pro rata share of the building 76.920%
4. $4,826.74 x 76.920% = $3,712.73
Land Taxes
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Taxes on the land are $70,291.27
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Your percent of the land is 2.660%
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$70,291.27 x 2.660%= $1,869.75
Summary
Tenants tax due on building:
(2008-2009)
$
3,712.73
Tenants tax due on land:
(2008-2009)
$
1,869.75
Sub total
$
5,582.48
Less tax paid
(2007-2008)
$
5,062.08
Total Due
$
520.40
01/28/09, CK#1419 ($563.77)
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Reconciliation of Real Property Taxes
According to this reconciliation, the following amount is due February 1, 2009 and each month thereafter until further notice:
Rent
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4,200.00
CAM
$
619.62
Taxes
$
465.21
Road Maintenance
$
85.23
Insurance
$
62.18
Water
$
14.02
Sewer
$
103.12
Total Due
$ 5,549.38 - 5506.01 = 43.37
01/28/09, CK#1417 ($563.77)
Prompt payment of this bill will be greatly appreciated. A 1 1/2 % monthly service charge, or the maximum allowed by law, will be charged on the unpaid balance.
If you have any questions you may contact our office at the above number.
TRI-COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARK, INC.
By:/s/Tom Howie
Tom Howie, Leasing Coordinator
Enclosures
Cc: Accounting
October 1, 2008 rental
Subject: October 1, 2008 rental
From: "Sandy Poslick"
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:22:18 -0700
To:
CC:
Hi, Leeann and Jeanne, Leeann requested an update for the monthly rental on building 16 -wasn't sure if you both needed this information but decided to send to both of you anyway. The agreement between Powin and Tcip provides that the tenant improvements would be based on 75 cents per sq. ft. The measurements given to me by Mark Hemmingson (the contractor of the restroom) were 8x8=64 sq. ft. In addition, the bathroom is hooked up to the Sewer system. We are billed by the city of Tualatin for the sewer/water usage for the building and each tenant is then billed for his prorata share which is reconciled annually, Therefore commencing October 1, 2008 your monthly rental payment will be as follows.
Discounted rental (on original space)
$4,387.00
Tenant Improvements- 64 sq.ft. X .75 cents psf
+ 48.00
Total monthly discounted rental
$4435.00
Real Prop. Taxes
465.02
Insurance
175.46
Road Maintenance/storm
56.97
City of Tualatin-Sewer (restroom hookup)&
21.67
Water usage Bldg. 16
37.29
Cam
623.18
Grand total monthly due
$5,814.59
9/25/08, ck#1280
10/25/08, ck#1287
11.25.08, ck#1376 (12/1/08 - 12/31/08)
It you have any questions let me know. Sandy
12/24/08, ck#1392
01/23/09, ck#1416 (5814.59)
01/28/09, ck#1418 (63.55 = 105.48, 2008 prorata - 41.93 rent credit
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TRI-COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARKS #6 LLC
8320 NE HWY. 99
VANCOU'VER, WA. 98665
TELEPHONE (360) 566-8192
FAX (360) 546-1737
January 21, 2009
Powin Corporation
6975 SW Sandburg Road #326
Tualatin OR 97223
RE: Reconciliation of real Property Taxes
Dear Tenant:
After the reconciliation for the 08-09 tax year for Tri-County Industrial Park, there is a balance due in the sum of $105.48.
Please remit the sum or $105.48 to our office with your February 2009 rent.
Copies of the tax billings for the 08-09 tax years are enclosed as well as a breakdown of assessments for each building at Tri-County Industrial Park.
For your information, following is the formula used to determine you pro rata share of the taxes due per the terms of your lease with Tri-County Industrial Parks #6 LLC.
Building Taxes
1.
Building 16 is 100 % of tax lot 1500
2.
Taxes due on Building 16 are $14,584.25
3.
Your pro rata share of the building 25.900%
4.
$14,584.25 X 25,900% = $3,777.32
Land Taxes
1.
Taxes on the land are $70.291.27
2.
Your percent of the land is 2.720%
3.
$70.291.27 x 2.720% = $1,911.92
Summary
Tenants tax due on building:
(2008-2009)
$
3,777.32
Tenants tax due on land: (2008-2009) $
1,911.92
Sub total
$
5,689.24
Less tax paid
(2007-2008)
$
3,603 .83
Credit pro-rate 1/08-5/07/08
$
1,979.93
'Total Due
$
105.48
1/28/09, CK#1418 ($63.55)
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Reconciliation of Real Property Taxes
According to this reconciliation, the following amount is due February 1, 2009 and each month thereafter until further notice:
Rent
$ 4,387.00
CAM
$ 622.24
Taxes
$ 474.10
Road Maintenance
$ 56.68
Insurance
$ 174.65
Water
$ 37.29
Sewer
$ 20.70
1/23/09, ck#1414)
Total Due
5,772.66 - 5814.59 = -41.93
1/28/09, ck#1418 credit
Prompt payment of this bill will be greatly appreciated. A 1 1/2 %, monthly service charge, or the maximum allowed by law, will be charged on the unpaid balance.
If you have any questions regarding the amount due, please feel free to contact me.
TRI-COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARK, INC.
By:/s/Tom Howie
Tom Howie, Leasing Coordinator
Enclosures
Cc: Accou nting
AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORP.
2154 N. E.Broadway Portland, Oregon 97232
Mailing address: P. O. Box 12127, Portland , Oregon 97212
Phone 503-281-7779 Fax 503-460-2616
THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE
LEASE EXTENSION
Date: February 7,2007
AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Account #C-277-6471-02
It is mutually agreed that the Lease Agreement dated February 4, 1998, First Amendment to Lease dated November 29, 2000, and Second Amendment to Lease dated January 20, 2004 (collectively the "LEASE") between AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORP. as agent for and on behalf of WESTON HOLDING CO, L.L.C. ("LESSOR"), and Powin Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("LESSEE"), for Suite #326 and Suite #328 consisting of approximately 2,089 rentable square feet (this measurement includes a load factor -for the building of 10%) ("Premises") in the Times Square Office Building located at 6975 SW Sandburg Rd. in Tigard, Oregon ("Building") is hereby modified as follows:
If any provisions contained in this Third Amendment to Lease are inconsistent with any other provision of the LEASE, the provisions contained in this Third Amendment to Lease shall control.
Article I
ACCOUNT NUMBER
Page One of the LEASE shall be changed as follows:
LESSOR'S account number shall read #C-277-6471-02 and includes #C-277-6477-02
Article 2
LESSOR NAME
Page One of the LEASE shall be changed as follows:
LESSOR'S name shall read: AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORP. as agent for and on behalf of WESTON INVESTMENT CO. LLC.
.Article 3
EXTENSION TERM
Page One of the LEASE shall be amended with the addition of the following:
Commencing April 1, 2007, the Lease term shall be extended for a period of two (2) years and terminate March 31, 2009 ("Extension Term").
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Article 4
BASE RENTAL
Page One of the LEASE shall be amended with the addition of the following:
Commencing April 1, 2007, the initial base rental for the Extension Term shall be $3,046.46 per month.
Article 5
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Section 4.1 of the LEASE, "Security Deposit," shall be amended with the addition of the following:
The LESSEE shall submit with this signed Third Amendment to Lease the base rent for the first month of the Extension Term and an additional Security Deposit of $127.95, which shall be held by the LESSOR together with Security Deposit currently deposited with the LESSOR under the original Lease ($3,070.83). The Security Deposit equal to the estimated last month's base rent ($3,198.78) shall be held by the LESSOR in accordance with the provisions of the original LEASE.
Article 6
RENTAL ADJUSTMENT
Section 38.1 of the LEASE, "Rental Adjustment," shall be replaced with the following:
The percentage increase in the yearly Consumer Price Index for U.S. City average (all urban consumer) as of January 2007 and the same Consumer Price Index as of January 2008 and on the same month of each year of the LEASE term. Such information will be secured from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Said increase shall be subject to a minimum annual increase of 3% and a maximum annual increase of 5%.
Article 7
RENTAL ADJUSTMENT DATES
Section 38.2 of the LEASE, "Rental Adjustment Dates," shall be amended with the following:
The rental adjustment date will be April 1, 2008.
Article 8
UTILITY ADJUSTMENT
Section 38.3 of the LEASE, "Utility Adjustment," shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
LESSEE shall pay as Additional Rent, one (1) time per year, LESSEE'S proportionate share of any increase in basic utility costs for the Building.
The base period shall be January 2006 through December 2006, during which time the actual utility costs were $(To Be Determined). The comparison period shall be defined as the twelve calendar month period directly following the base period and every consecutive twelve calendar month period thereafter. The actual utility costs shall be defined as all Building meter accounts paid by the LESSOR. For the purposes of the utility adjustment, the Utility Building size shall be the actual useable square feet less any space separately metered or submetered or 20,322 square feet and the LESSEE'S pro-rata share is 9.34% which is based on the actual Premises useable square feet divided by the Utility Building size. Since the useable square feet of the Building can change, the above Utility Building size and LESSEE'S pro-rata share is subject to change.
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The one (1) time per year utility payment, if any, shall be paid by the LESSEE every April 1st, starting April 1, 2008, and shall be calculated as follows:
First, before any comparison of utility costs is made, the base period actual utility costs shall be increased by the CPI percentage change using the base period CPI compared to the comparison son period CPI to create an "adjusted" base amount. Next, the "adjusted" base amount shall be subtracted from the comparison period actual utility costs. Last, the difference shall be multiplied by the LESSEE'S pro-rata share. This amount will be due and payable as a one (1) time per year Additional Rent charge paid by the LESSEE every April 1st starting April 1, 2008, An example is as follows:
Example
1.). Actual Building Size
20,000 useable sq. ft.
2.) Building Tenants who pay their utilities direct
on separate meters or separately read submeters
2,500 useable sq. ft,
3.) Adjusted Building Size
...
.........
17,500 useable sq. ft.
4.) LESSEE'S Premises =
1,000 useable sq. ft,
5.) LESSEE'S pro-rata share =
5.7%
6.) Actual Utility Costs during Base Period for
Entire Building
$17,500.00 ($1.00/rsf/yr)
7.) Base Period CPI
183.5 (May 2003)
8.) Comparison Period CPI
194.4 (May 2005)
7.) CPI Percentage Increase
x 5.9%
8.) "Adjusted" Base Amount
$18,532.50
9.) Actual Utility Costs during Comparison Period
for Entire Building
I
$19,600.00 (12%increase)
10.) Difference between. Comparison Period Actual Utility
Costs and "Adjusted" Base Amount:
$ 1,067.50
11.) Tenant's annual Pro-rata Share 5.7% or $60.85, which is a one (1) time per year payment made by
the LESSEE.
Article 9
INTERIOR DESIGN & MODIFICATION/
LESSOR AGREED TENANT IMPROVEMENTS
Section 42.1 of the LEASE, "Interior Design & Modification," and Section 43.1 of the LEASE, "Lessor Agreed Tenant Improvements," shall be amended with the following:
See Exhibit "B-3" Space Plan and Exhibit "C-4" Interior Space Work Agreement, incorporated herein by reference.
If any provisions contained in this Exhibit "C-4" Interior Space Work Agreement are inconsistent with any other provisions contained in this LEASE (ie: Exhibit "B", "B-l", "B-2" or "B-3" Space Plan), the provisions contained in this Exhibit "C-4" Interior Space Work Agreement shall control.
.Article 10
FLOOR PLAN
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See attached Exhibit "E-3" Floor Plan, incorporated herein by reference,
Article 11
COMPLETE AGREEMENT
The signing of this Third Amendment to Lease by the parties hereto constitutes a Lease between them incorporating all of the terms and conditions contained in the original LEASE heretofore made between LESSEE and LESSOR, or LESSOR'S predecessor in interest, except as modified by the terms of this Third Amendment to Lease. If any provisions contained in this Third Amendment to Lease are Inconsistent with any other provisions of the original LEASE, the provisions in this Third Amendment to Lease shall control This Third Amendment to Lease is to be attached to the original LEASE, which is to be deemed a part of it. This Third Amendment to Lease shall not be binding at the sole option of the LESSOR if, as of the commencement date of the Extension Term herein, the LESSEE is in default under any of the provisions of the original LEASE above described.
Article 12
EXPIRATION OF OFFER
This offer to extend LESSEE'S LEASE shall expire at the sole option of the LESSOR if this Third Amendment to Lease is not signed and delivered to the LESSOR with no changes and accompanied by appropriate pre-paid monies by February 21, 2007.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the respective parties have executed this instrument in duplicate on this, the day, the month, and the year hereinbelow written, any corporation signature being by authority of its Board of Directors.
LESSOR:
LESSEE:
AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORP.
Powin Corporation,
as agent for and on behalf of
an Oregon corporation
WESTON INVESTMENT CO. LLC
X /S/Douglas D. Lindholm
By: /s/Joseph Lu
Douglas D. Lindholm
Name. Joseph Lu
Vice President of Commercial Property
Title: President
Date: 2/23/07
Date: 2/20/07
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Lessee /s/
LEASE AGREEMENT
Dated the 4 day of August, 2004
STATE OF OREGON
COUNTY OF MULTNOMAH
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between
POWIN CENTER, LLC
hereinafter referred to as "Landlord" and
FITZGERALD INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES INC
hereinafter referred to as "Tenant";
WITNESSETH
1. Premises and Term. In consideration of the obligation of Tenant to pay rent as herein provided, and in consideration, of the other terms, provisions and covenants hereof, Landlord hereby demises and leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby takes from Landlord certain premises situated within the County of Multnomah, State of Oregon, more particularly described as follows:
That certain space, as drawn on attached exhibit A, situated on the South side of the
Building known as 14325 N. E. Air Port Way, Portland, Oregon, aka POWIN CENTER,
Aka, Lot 1800 located in the T1N, R2E, Willamette Meridian Suite 210.
together with all rights, privileges, easements, appurtenances and immunities belonging to or in a way pertaining to the premises and together with the buildings and other improvements situated or to be situated upon said premises (the said real property, buildings and improvements being hereinafter referred to as the "premises".
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same for a term commencing on the First day of October 2004 as hereinafter defined, and ending 63 months thereafter, provided, however, that in the event the "commencement date" is a date other than the first day of a calendar month, said term shall extend for said number of days in addition to the remainder of the calendar month following the "commencement date", and that date being the date of substantial completion.
(a) If this lease is executed before the premises become vacant or otherwise available and ready for occupancy, or if any present tenant or occupant of the premises holds over, and Landlord cannot acquire possession of the premises prior to the "commencement date", Landlord shall not be deemed to be in default hereunder, and Tenant agrees to accept possession of the premises at such time as Landlord is able to tender the same which date shall thenceforth be deemed the "commencement date"; and Landlord hereby waives payments of rent covering any period prior to the tendering of possession to Tenant hereunder. Tenant acknowledges that it has inspected and accepts the premises, and specifically the buildings and improvements comprising the same, in their present condition as suitable for the purpose for which the premises are leased and further acknowledges that no representations as to the repair of the premises, nor promises to alter, remodel or improve the premises have been made by Landlord, unless such are expressly set forth in this lease.
(b) In the event this lease pertains to a building to be constructed, the provisions of this subparagraph (b) Shall apply in lieu of the provisions of subparagraph (a) above and the "commencement date" shall be the date upon which the buildings and other improvements erected to be erected upon the premises shall have been substantially completed in accordance with the plans and specifications. Landlord shall notify tenant in writing as soon as Landlord deems said buildings and other improvements to be completed and ready for occupancy as aforesaid. In the event that said buildings and other improvements have not in fact been substantially completed as aforesaid; Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing of its objections. Landlord shall have a reasonable time, after delivery of such notice in which to take such corrective action as may be necessary, and shall notify Tenant in writing as soon as it deems such corrective action has been completed so that said buildings and other improvements are completed and ready for occupancy. Taking of possession by Tenant s hall be deemed conclusively to establish that said buildings and other improvements have been completed in accordance with the plans and Specifications and that the premises are in good and satisfactory condition as of when possession was so taken. After such "commencement date" Tenant shall, upon demand, execute and deliver to Landlord a letter of acceptance of delivery of the premises.
2. Rent. Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord rent, without deduction to setoff, for the entire term hereof, for the premises, at the rate of Please refer to the attached addendum-Dollars ($) xxxxxxxxx ) per month. One such monthly installment shall be due and payable on the "commencement date" and a like monthly installment shall be due and payable without demand on o r before the first day of each s ucceeding calendar month during the her eby demised term, except that the rental payment for any fractional month at the commencement of the lease terms shall be prorated.
In addition, Tenant agrees to deposit with Landlord on the date hereof the sum of Seventeen Hundred and Ninety Six and No/l00 Dollars,($)l,796.00 which sum shall be held by Landlord, without obligation for the performance of Tenants covenants and obligations under this lease, it being expressly understood and agreed that such deposit is not an advance rental deposit or a measure of Landlord's damages in case of Tenant's default, Upon the occurrence of any event of default by Tenant , landlord may, from time to time, without prejudice to any other remedy provided herein or provided by law, use such fund to the extent necessary to make good any arrears of rent or other payment due Landlord hereunder, and any other damage, injury, expense or liability caused by such event of default; and Tenant shall pay to Landlord on demand the amount so applied in order to restore the security deposit of its original amount. If Tenant is not termed in default hereunder, any remaining balance of such deposit shall be returned by Landlord to Tenant upon termination of this lease.
3. Use . The premises shall be used only for the purpose of receiving, storing, shipping and selling products materials and merchandise made and/or distributed by Tenant. Tenant shall at its own cost and expense obtain any and all licenses and permits necessary for any such use. Tenant shall comply with all governmental laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the use of the premises, and shall promptly comply with all governmental orders and directives for the correction, prevention and abatement of nuisances in or upon, or connected with, the premises, all at Tenant's sole expense. Without Landlord's prior written consent, Tenant shall not receive store or otherwise handle any product, material or merchandise which is explosive or highly inflammable. Tenant will not permit the premises to be used for any purpose which would render the insurance thereon void or the insurance risk more hazardous.
4. Taxes
(a) Tenant agrees to pay before they become delinquent all taxes (both general and special), assessments or governmental charges of any kind and nature whatsoever (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "taxes"), levied or assessed against the premises or any part thereof. Tenant shall furnish to Landlord not later than twenty (20) days before the date any such taxes become delinquent official receipts of the appropriate taxing authority or other evidence satisfactory to Landlord evidencing payment thereof. If Tenant should fail to pay any tax assessments or governmental charges required to be paid by Tenant hereunder, in addition to any other remedies provided herein, Landlord may if it so elects pay such taxes, assessments, and governmental charges. Any sums so paid ay Landlord shall be deemed to be so much additional rental owing by Tenant to Landlord and due an payable on demand by Landlord together with interest thereon at the rate of ten per cent (10%) Per annum from date paid by Landlord to date of repayment by Tenant.
(b) In the event the premises constitute a portion of a multiple occupancy building, in lieu of Tenant paying the "taxes" as above provided, Landlord agrees to pay before they become delinquent all "taxes'' lawfully levied or assessed against such building and the grounds, parking areas, driveways and alleys around the said building, and Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord upon demand the amount of' tenant's "proportionate share" of all such "taxes" paid ay Landlord. Tenant's proportionate share, as used in this lease, shall mean a fraction, the numerator of which is the space occupied ay Tenant and the denominator of which is the entire space contained in the building. This space is 7.7% of the total.
(c) If at any time during the term of this Lease, the present method of taxation shall be changed so that in lieu of the whole or any part of any taxes, assessments, levies or charges levied, assessed or imposed on real estate and the improvements there on there shall be levied, assessed or imposed on Landlord a capital levy or other tax directly on the rents received there from and/or a franchise tax, assessment, levy or charge measured by or based, in whole or in part, upon such rents or the present or any future building or buildings on the premises, then all such taxes, assessments, levies or charges, or the part thereof so measured or based, shall be deemed to be included within the term "taxes" for the purposes hereof.
(d) Tenant may, alone or along with any other tenants of said building, at its or their sole cost and expense, in its or their own name(s) and/or in the name of Landlord, dispute and contest any "taxes" by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted in good faith, but only after Tenant and all other tenants, if any, joining with Tenant in such contest have deposited with Landlord the amount so contested and unpaid or their proportionate shares thereof as the case may be, which shall be held by Landlord without obligation for interest until the termination of the proceedings, at which time the amount(s) deposited shall be applied by Landlord toward the payment of the items held valid (plus any court costs, interest, penalties and other liabilities associated with the proceedings), and Tenant's share any excess shall be returned to Tenant. Tenant further agrees to pay to Landlord upon demand Tenants share (as among all tenants who participated in the contest) of all court costs, interest, penalties and other liabilities relating to such proceedings. Tenant hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold harmless the Landlord from and against any cost, damage or expense (including attorneys' fees) in connection with any such proceedings.
(e) Any payment to be made pursuant to this Paragraph 4 with respect to the real estate tax year in which this lease commences or terminates shall bear the same ratio to the payment which would be required to be made for the full tax year as that part of such tax year covered by the term of this lease bears to a full tax year.
5. Repairs and Maintenance.
(a) Tenant shall at its own cost and expense keep, maintain and take good care of the premises and, except as expressly provided in Paragraph 11(a) hereof, make all necessary repairs thereto, interior and exterior, structural and nonstructural, ordinary and extraordinary, and shall suffer no waste or nuisance; provided, however, that the cost of maintenance and repair of any common party wall (any wall, divider, partition or any other structure separating the premises from any "adjacent premises occupied by other tenants) shall be shared equally by Tenant and the tenant occupying adjacent premises. Tenant shall not damage any party wall or disturb the integrity and support provided by any party wall and shall, at its cost and expense, promptly repair any damage or injury to any party wall caused by Tenant or his employees, agents or invitees. At the end of the term or other termination of this lease, Tenant shall deliver the premises with all improvements thereon in good repair and condition, reasonable wear and tear only excepted.
(b) Tenant shall at its own cost and expense care for the grounds around the buildings on the premises, including the regular mowing of grass, care of shrubs and general landscaping and will k eep the parking areas, driveways, alleys and the whole of the premises in a clean and sanitary condition.
(c) In this event the premises constitute a portion of a multiple occupancy building, Tenant and it employees, customers, and licensees shall have the nonexclusive right to use, in common with the other parties occupying said building, the parking areas, driveways and alleys adjacent to said building, subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as Landlord may from time to time prescribe, and Tenant shall, in lieu of the obligations set forth under Subparagraph (a) above, as liable or its proportional share of the cost and expense of the care for the grounds around the said building including but not limited to, the mowing of grass, care of shrubs, general landscaping, and maintenance of parking areas, driveways and alleys. Tenant shall at Landlord's option either (i) pay when due its proportionate share of such costs and expenses along with the other tenants of the building directly to the persons performing such work, or (ii) reimburse Landlord upon demand for amount of its proportionate share of such costs and expenses in the event Landlord elects to perform or cause to be performed such work.
6. Alterations. Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions or improvements to the premises without the prior written consent of Landlord, and such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Tenant may, without the consent of Landlord, but at its own cost and expense and in a good workmanlike manner make such minor alterations, additions or improvements or erect, remove or alter such partitions, or erect such shelves, bins, machinery and trade fixtures as it may deem advisable, without altering the basic character of the building or improvements and without overloading or damaging such building or improvements, and in each case complying with all applicable governmental laws, ordinances, regulations, and other requirements. All alterations, additions, improvements and partitions erected by Tenant shall be and remain the property of Tenant, provided, however, that Tenant shall, if Landlord so elects, remove all alterations, additions, improvements, and partitions erected by Tenant and restore the premises to their original condition by the date of termination of this lease; otherwise such improvements shall become the property of Landlord as of the date of the expiration of the term of this lease (as such term may be extended pursuant to any renewals, extensions or holdover period) and shall be delivered up to the Landlord with the premises. All shelves, bins, machinery and trade fixtures installed by Tenant may be removed by Tenant prior to the termination of this lease if Tenant so elects, and shall be removed if required by Landlord; upon any such removal Tenant shall restore the premises to their original condition. All such removals and restoration shall be accomplished in a good workmanlike manner 80 as not to damage the primary structure or structural qualities of the buildings and other improvements situated on the premises,
7. Signs. Tenant shall have the right to install signs upon the exterior of said buildings only when first approved in writing by Landlord such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and subject to any applicable governmental laws, ordinances, regulations and other requirements. Tenant shall remove all such signs by the termination of this lease. Such installations and removals shall be made in such manner as to avoid injury to or defacement of the building and other improvements.
8. Inspection. Landlord and Landlord's agents and representatives shall have the right to enter and inspect the demised premises at any reasonable time during business hours, for the purpose of ascertaining the condition of the premises. During the period that is six (6) months prior to the end of the term hereof, Landlord and Landlord's agents and representatives shall have the right to enter the premises at any reasonable time during business hours for the purpose of showing the premises and shall have the right to erect on the premises a suitable sign indicating that the premises are available.
9. Utilities. Landlord agrees to provide at its Cost water, electricity and telephone service connections to the premises; but Tenant shall pay all charges incurred for any utility services used or, or from the premises, and any maintenance charges for utilities, and shall furnish all electric light bulbs and tubes. Landlord shall in no event be liable for any interruption or failure of utility services on the premises.
10. Assignment and Subletting. Tenant shall not have the right to assign this lease or to sublet the whole or any part of the premises without the prior written consent of Landlord; and such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, notwithstanding any permitted assignment or subletting, Tenant shall at all times remain fully responsible and liable for the payment of the rent herein specified and for compliance with all of Tenant's other obligations under the terms, provisions and covenants of this lease. Upon the occurrence of an "event of default" as hereinafter defined, if the premises or any part thereof are then assigned or sublet, Landlord, in addition to any other remedies herein provided or provided by law, may at its option collect directly from such assignee or subtenant all rents becoming due to Tenant under such assignment or sublease and apply such rents against any sums due to Landlord from Tenant hereunder, and no such collection shall be construed to constitute a novation or a release of Tenant from the further performance of Tenant's obligations hereunder. Landlord shall have the right to assign any of its rights and obligations under this lease.
11. Insurance, Fire and Casualty Damage.
(a) Landlord agrees to maintain insurance covering the building of which the demises premises are a part in an amount not less than 90% (or such greater percentage as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of any co-insurance (clauses of the policy) of the "replacement cost" thereof as such terms is defined in the Replacement Cost Endorsement to be attached thereto, insuring against the perils of Fire, Lightning, Extended Coverage, Vandalism and Malicious Mischief, extended by Special Extended Coverage Endorsement to Insure against all other risks of Direct Physical Lose, such coverage, and endorsements to be as defined, provided and limited in the standard bureau funds prescribed by the insurance regulatory authority for the State in which the demised premises are situated for use by insurance companies admitted in such state for the writing of such insurance on risks located within such state. subject to the provisions of subparagraphs 11(b) and 11(e) below, such insurance shall be for the sole benefit of Landlord and under its sole control. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord's cost of maintaining such Insurance on said building (or in the event the premises constitute only a portion of multiple occupancy building, Tenant's full proportionate share of such cost), Said payments shall be made to Landlord within ten days after presentation to Tenant of Landlord's statement setting forth the amount due. Any payment to be made pursuant to this Subparagraph (a) with respect to the year in which this lease commences or terminates shall bear same ratio to the payment which would be required to be made for the full year as that part of such year covered by the term of this lease bears to a full year.
(b) If the buildings situated upon the premises should be damaged or destroyed by any peril covered by the insurance to be provided by Landlord under subparagraph 11(a) above, Tenant shall give immediate notice thereof to Landlord and Landlord shall at its sole cost and expense thereupon proceed with reasonable diligence to rebuild and repair such buildings to substantially the condition in which they existed prior to such damage or destruction, except that Landlord shall not be required to rebuild, repair or replace any part of the partitions, fixtures, additions and other improvements which may have been placed in, on or about the premises by Tenant and except that Tenant shall pay to Landlord upon demand any applicable deductible amounts specified under Landlord's insurance. The rent payable hereunder shall in no event abate by reason of any damage or destruction.
(c) If the buildings situated upon the premises should be damaged or destroyed by a casualty other than a peril covered by the insurance to be provided by Landlord under subparagraph 11(a) above, or if any other improvements situated on the demised premises should be in any manner damaged, Tenant shall at its sole cost and expense thereupon be prorated with reasonable diligence to rebuild and repair such buildings and/or other improvements to substantially the condition in which they existed prior to such damage or destruction, subject to Landlord's approval of the plans and specifications for such rebuilding and repairing, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) Tenant covenants and agrees to maintain insurance on all alterations, additions, partitions and improvements erected by or on behalf of, Tenant in, on or about the demised premises in an amount not less than 90% (or such greater percentage that may be necessary to comply with the provisions of any co-insurance clause of the "replacement cost" thereof as such term is defined In the Replacement Cost Endorsement to be attached thereto . Such Insurance shall Insure against the perils and be in form, including stipulated endorsements, as provided in subparagraph 11(b) hereof. Such insurance shall be for the sole benefit of Tenant and under its sole control. All such policies shall be purchased by Tenant from responsible insurance companies satisfactory to Landlord. Certified copies of policies of such insurance, together with receipt evidencing payment of the premiums therefore shall be delivered to Landlord prior to the commencement date of this lease. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any such policies, certified copies of renewals thereof (bearing notations evidencing the payment of renewal premiums) shall be delivered to Landlord. Such policies shall further provide that not less than thirty (30) days written notice shall be given to Landlord before such policy may be cancelled or changed to reduce insurance provided thereby.
(e) Not with standing anything herein to the contrary, in the event the holder of any indebtedness secured by a mortgage or deed of trust covering the premises required that the insurance proceeds be a applied to such indebtedness then the Landlord shall have the right to terminate this lease by delivering written notice of termination to the Tenant within fifteen (15) clays. after such requirement is made by any such holder, whereupon all rights and obligations hereunder shall cease and terminate.
(f) Each of Landlord and Tenant hereby releases the other from any and all liability or responsibility to the other or anyone claiming through or under them by way of subrogation or otherwise for any loss or damage to property caused by fire or any other perils insured in policies of insurance covering such property, even if such lose or damage shall have been caused by the fault or negligence of the other party, or anyone for whom such party may be responsible, provided, however that this release shall be applicable and in force and effect only with respect to lose or damage occurring during such times as the lessor's policies shall contain a clause or endorsement to the effect that any such release shall not adversely affect or impair said policies or prejudice the right of the lessor to recover there under and then only to the extent of the insurance proceeds payable under such policies. Each of Landlord and Tenant agrees that it will request its insurance carriers to include in its policies such a clause or endorsement. If extra cost shall be charged therefore, each party shall advise the other thereof and of the amount of the extra Cost, and the other party, at its election, may pay the same, but shall not be obligated to do so.
12 . Liability. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant or Tenants employees, agents, patrons or visitors, or to any other person whomsoever, for any injury to person or damage to property on or about the premises, caused by the negligence or misconduct of Tenant, its agents, servants or employees, or of any other person entering upon the premises under express or implied invitation of Tenant, or caused by the buildings and improvements located on the premises becoming out of repair, or caused by leakage of gas, oil, water or steam or by electricity emanating from the premises, or due to any cause whatsoever, and Tenant agrees to indemnify Landlord and hold it harmless from all loss, expense or claims including attorneys' fees, arising out of any such damage or injury; except injury to persons or damage to property the sole cause of which is the negligence of Landlord. Tenant shall procure and maintain throughout the term of this lease a policy or policies of insurance, at its sole cost and expense, insuring both Landlord and Tenant against all claims, demands, or actions arising out of or in connection with: (i) the premises; (ii) the condition of the premises; and (iii) Tenant's operations in and maintenance and use of all the premises, the limit's of such policy or policies to be in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 per person and per occurrence in respect of injury to persons (including death), and in the amount of not less than $2,000,000 Aggregate per occurrence in respect of property damage or destruction, including loss of use thereof. All such policies shall be procured by Tenant from responsible insurance companies satisfactory to Landlord. Certified copies of such policies, together with receipt evidencing payment of premiums therefore, shall be delivered to Landlord prior to the commencement date of this Lease. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any such policies, certified copies of the renewals thereof (beating notations evidencing the payment of renewal premiums) shall be delivered to Landlord. Such policies shall further provide that not less than thirty (30) days written notice shall be given to Landlord before such policy may be cancelled or changed to reduce insurance provided thereby.
13. Condemnation.
(a) If the whole or any substantial part of the premises should be taken for any Public or Quasi. public use under governmental law, ordinance or regulation, or by right of eminent domain, or by private purchase in lieu thereof, this lease shall terminate and the rent shall be abated during the expired portion of this lease, effective when the physical taking of said premises shall occur.
(b) If less than a substantial part of the premises shall be taken for any public or quasi-public use under any governmental law, ordinance or regulation, or by right of eminent domain, or by private purchase in lieu thereof, this lease shall not terminate, but the rent payable hereunder during the expired portion of this lease shall be reduced to such extent as may be fair and reasonable under all the circumstances.
(c) In the event of any such taking or private purchase in lieu thereof, Landlord and Tenant shall each be entitled to receive and retain such separate awards and/or portion of lump sum awards as may be allocated to their respective interests in any condemnation proceedings.
14. Holding Over. Should Tenant, or any of its successors in interest, hold over the premises, or any part thereof, after the expiration of the terms of this lease, unless otherwise agreed in writing, such holding over shall constitute and be construed as a tenancy from month to month only, at a rental payable for the last month of the term of this lease plus twenty percent (20%) of
such amount. The inclusion of the preceding sentence shall not be construed as Landlord's permission for Tenant to hold over.
15. Quiet Enjoyment. Landlord covenants that it now has, or will acquire before Tenant takes possession of the premises, good title to the premises, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, excepting only the lien for current taxes not yet due, such mortgage or mortgages as are permitted by the terms of this lease, zoning ordinances and other building and fire ordinances and governmental regulations relating to the use of such property, and easements, restrictions and other conditions of record. In the event this lease is a sublease, then Tenant agrees to take the premises subject to the provisions of the prior leases. Landlord represents and warrants that it has full right and authority to enter into this lease and that Tenant, upon paying the rental herein set forth and performing its other covenants and agreements herein set forth, shall peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the premises for the term hereof without hindrance or molestation from Landlord, subject to the terms and provisions of this lease.
16. Events of Default. The following events shall be deemed to be events of default by Tenant under this lease:
(a) Tenant shall fail to pay any installment of the rent hereby reserved when due, or any other payment or reimbursement to landlord required herein, and such failure shall continue for a period five (5) days from the date such installment was due.
(b) Tenant shall become insolvent, or shall make a transfer in fraud of creditors, or shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors.
(c) Tenant shall file a petition, voluntary or involuntary, under any section or chapter of the National Bankruptcy Act, as amended, or under any similar law or statute of the United States or any State thereof, or Tenant shall be adjudged bankrupt, or insolvent in proceedings filed against Tenant there under.
(d) A receiver or trustee shall be appointed for all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant.
(e) Tenant shall desert or vacate any substantial portion of the premises.
(f) Tenant shall fail to comply with any term, provision or covenant of this lease (other than the foregoing in this Paragraph 16), and shall not cure such failure within twenty (20) days after written notice thereof to Tenant.
17. Remedies. Upon the Occurrence of any of such events of default described in Paragraph 16 hereof, landlord shall have the option to pursue anyone or more of the following remedies without any notice or demand whatsoever:
(a) Terminate this lease, in which event Tenant shall immediately surrender the premises to landlord, and if Tenant fails so to do, landlord may, without prejudice to any other remedy which it may have for possession or arrearages in rent, enter upon and take possession of the premises and expel or remove Tenant or any other person who may be occupying such premises or any part thereof, by force if necessary, without being liable for prosecution or any claim of damages therefore; and Tenant agrees to pay to landlord on demand the amount of any loss and damage which landlord may suffer by reason of such termination, whether through inability to rent the premises on satisfactory terms or otherwise.
(b) Enter upon and take possession of the premises and expel or remove Tenant and any other being person who may be occupying such premises or any part thereof, by force if necessary, without being liable for prosecution or any claim for damages therefore, and re-let the premises and receive the rent therefore; and Tenant agrees to pay to the Landlord on demand any deficiency that may arise by reason of such re-letting.
(c) Enter upon the premises by force if necessary without being liable for prosecution or any claim for damages therefore and do whatever Tenant is obligated to do under the terms of this lease; and Tenant agrees to reimburse landlord on demand for any expenses which landlord may incur in thus effecting compliance with Tenants obligations under this lease, and Tenant further agrees that landlord shall not be liable for any damages, resulting to the Tenant from such action, whether caused by the negligence of landlord or otherwise. In the event Tenant fails to pay any installment of rent hereunder as and when such installment is due, to help defray the additional cost to landlord for processing such late payments Tenant shall pay to landlord on demand a late charge in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of such installment; and the failure to pay such amount within ten (10) days after demand therefore shall be an event of default hereunder. The provision for such late charge shall be in addition to all of landlord's other rights and remedies hereunder or at law and shall not be construed as liquidated damages or as limiting landlord's remedies in any manner. Pursuit of any of the foregoing remedies shall not preclude pursuit of any of the other remedies herein provided of any other remedies provided by law, nor shall pursuit of any remedy herein provided constitute a forfeit ure or waiver of any rent due to landlord hereunder or of any damages accruing to Landlord by reason the violation of any of the terms, provisions and covenants herein contained. No act or thing done by the Landlord or its agents during the term hereby granted shall be deemed a termination of this leas e or an acceptance of the surrender of the premises, and no agreement to terminate this lease or to accept a surrender of said premises shall be valid unless in writing and signed by Landlord. No waiver by landlord of any violation or breach of any of the terms, provisions and covenants herein contained. Forbearance by Landlord to enforce one or more of the remedies herein provided upon an event of default shall not be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of such default. If, on account of any breach or default by Tenant in Tenant's obligations under the terms and conditions of this lease, it shall become necessary or appropriate for Landlord to employ or consult with an attorney concerning or to enforce or defend any of landlord's rights or remedies hereunder, Tenant agrees to pay any reasonable attorney a fees so incurred.
18. Landlords Lien . In addition to any statutory lien for rent in Landlord's favor, Landlord shall have and Tenant here by grants to Landlord a continuing security interest for all rentals and other sums of money becoming due hereunder from Tenant, upon all goods, wares, equipment, fixtures, furniture, inventory, accounts, contract rights, chattel paper and other personal property of Tenant situated on the premises, and such property shall not be removed there from without the consent of Landlord until all arrearages in rent as well as any and all other sums of money then due to Landlord hereunder shall first have been paid and discharged. In the event of a default under this lease, Landlord shall have in addition to any other remedies provided herein or by law, all rights and remedies under the Uniform Commercial Code, including without limitation the right to sell the property described in Paragraph 18 at public or private sale upon five (5) days notice to Tenant. Tenant hereby agrees to execute such financing statements and other instruments necessary or desirable in Landlord's discretion to perfect the security interest hereby created. Any statute or lien for rent is not hereby waived, the express contractual lien herein granted being in addition and supplementary thereto.
19. Mortgages. Tenant accepts this lease subject and subordinate to any mortgage(s) and/or deed (s) of trust now or at any time hereafter constituting a lien or charge Upon the premises or the improvements situated thereon; provided, however, that if the mortgagee, trustee, or holder of any such mortgage or deed of trust elects to have Tenant's interest in this lease superior to any such instrument, then by notice to Tenant from such mortgagee, trustee or holder, this lease shall be deemed superior to such lien, whether this lease was executed before or after said mortgage or deed of trust. Tenant shall at any time hereafter on demand execute any instruments, releases or other documents which may be required by any mortgagee for the purpose of subjecting and subordinating this lease to the lien of any such mortgage.
20. Landlords Default. In the event Landlord should become in default in any payments due on any such mortgage described in paragraph 19 hereof, Tenant is authorized and empowered, after giving Landlord five (5) days prior written notice of such default and Landlord's failure to cure such default, to pay any such items for and an behalf of Landlord, and the amount of any item so paid by Tenant for or on behalf of Landlord, together with any interest or penalty required to be paid in connection therewith, shall be payable on demand by Landlord to Tenant; provided, however, that Tenant shall not be authorized and empowered to make any payment under the terms of this Paragraph 20, unless the item paid shall be superior to Tenant's interest hereunder. In the event Tenant pays any mortgage debt in full, in accordance with this paragraph, it shall, at its election, be entitled to the mortgage security by assignment or subro g at ion.
21. Mechanic's Liens. Tenant shall have no authority, express or i mplied, to create or place any li en or encumbrance, of any kind or nature whatsoever, upon, or in any manner to bind, the interest of Landlord in the premises or to charge the rentals payable hereunder for any claim in favor of any person dealing with Tenant, including those who may furnish materials or perform labor for any construction or repairs, and each such cl aim shall affect and each such li en shall attach to, if at all, only the leasehold interest granted to Tenant by this instrument. Te nant covenants and agrees that will pay or cause to be paid all cla ims legally due and payable by it on account of any labor performed or materials furnished in connection with any work performed on the premises on which any lien is or can be validly and legally asserted against its leasehold interest in the premises or the improvements thereon and that it will save and hold Landlord harmless from any and all loss, cost or expense based on or arising out of asserted claims or liens against the leasehold estate or against th e right, title an d interest of th e Landlord in th e premises or under the terms of this lease.
22. Notices. Each provision of this instrument or of any applicable governmental laws, ordinances, regulations and other requirements with reference to the sending, mailing or delivery of any notice or the making of any payment by Landlord to Tenant or with reference to the sending, mailing or delivery of any notice or the making of any payment by Tenant to Landlord shall be deemed to be complied with when and if the following steps are taken:
(a) All rent and other payments required to be made by Tenant to Landlord hereunder shall be payable to Landlord at the address herein below set forth or at such other address as Landlord may specify from time to time by written notice delivered in accordance herewith.
(b) All payments required to be made by Landlord to Tenant hereunder shall be payable to Tenant at the address here in below set forth, or at such other address within the continental United States Tenant may specify from time to time by written notice delivered in accordance herewith.
(c) Any notice or document required or permitted to be delivered hereunder shall be deemed to be delivered whether actually received or not when deposited in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, Certified or Registered Mail, addressed to the parties hereto at the respective addresses set out below, or at such other address as they have theretofore specified by written notice delivered in accordance herewith:
LANDLORD:
TENANT:
Powin Center, L.L.C. #326
Fitzgerald Industrial Supplies Inc.
14325 N. E. Air Port Way, Suite 210
6975 S.W. Sandburg Road
Portland, Oregon 97230
Tigard, OR 97223
If and when included within the term "Landlord", as used in this instrument, there is more than one person, firm or corporation all shall jointly arrange among themselves for their joint execution of
ADDENDUM TO LEASE
By and between
Powin Center LLC as Lessor
And
Fitzgerald Industrial Supplies Inc
In addition to the terms and conditions contained in the attached lease, the Parties further agree to the following:
23. Condition of the Premises: The Lessor, at his sole cost and expense, will deliver the newly constructed space in accordance with the building codes and standard acceptable to the City of Portland, to include structure, heat/air conditioning, electrical, and lighting to include 2- 4 duplex 110 volt outlets in the warehouse area and office as laid out on the attached plan.
24.
Occupancy: The Tenant is aware that he is responsible for complying with all of the codes and ordinances both of the city of Portland and the State of Oregon, as it relates to his use of the premise. It is the intention of the lessor to deliver the space within 10 weeks from the date the permit for the improvements is issued by the City.
25.
Hazardous Materials: During the term of this lease and any extension there of, Tenant shall not cause or permit hazardous materials to be placed, held, or disposed of on, in or under the premises or to other wise affect the premises in any manner that violates federal, state of local laws, ordinances, rules regulations or policies now in effect or hereafter adopted, governing the use, storage treatment, transportation manufacture, refinement, handling, production or disposal of hazardous materials (collectively the "Environmental Laws") Lessee shall indemnify, defend, and hold Lessor and the present and future owners of the property harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees through appeal and fees of environmental engineers) arising out of or in any way relating to any default by Lessee pursuant to this section, provided that the Lessee will not be responsible to the Lessor for losses, liabilities, claims or expenses that do not in any way relate to the lessee's failure to comply with this section or its other responsibilities under the lease. The agreements by Lessee in this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this lease. Lessee shall notify Lessor in writing of any and all governmental or regulatory actions instituted, threatened pursuant to any Environmental Laws affecting the premises.
26.
RENT: In addition to the rent and the lease deposit as stated in Paragraph 2 of the lease agreement, a CAM charge of $340.00 per month will be charged.
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27.
CAM Charge: The building being new, we estimate the initial CAM charge to be .10 cents per square foot per month. These direct expenses are subject to an annual increase or decrease and are totaled and adjusted in January in each calendar year. CAM charges, or direct expenses, are the Tenant's pro rated share of taxes, insurance and common area maintenance. Among the items that are covered under the maintenance portion of the CAM charge are water, sewer, parking lot sweeping, landscape maintenance, common area utilities, to use these as an example. Also included in the CAM charge is a maintenance reserve that goes toward a reserve account to cover the expense of large maintenance items- such as roof repair, HVAC systems, exterior painting, Over head doors, etc.
28.
Deposits: The lessee here with deposits with the landlord $1,680.00 representing first months rent a lease deposit of $1,796.00 and a CAM charge deposit for the first month in the sum of $340.00 for a total of $3,816.00.
29.
Use: The leased space will be use for the wholesale sales and distribution of products for commercial and industrial companies.
Free Rent: The tenant is granted the first three months occupancy rent free, however, the CAM charges together with all of the terms and conditions of the lease are in full force and effect. The schedule of payments are as follows:
Months 1 to 3 rent free except for the $340.00 CAM charge
Months 4 to 36 $ 1,696.66
Months 37 to 63 $1,796.00
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Lessor
Tenant
Powin Center LLC
Fitzgerald Industrial Supplies Inc
By /s/
By /s/
Date 04/08/04
Make checks Payable to: Powin Center LLC
Mail to: T. P. Falk Company
P.O. Box 504
Brightwood, Oregon 97011
5032342100
MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL AGREEMENT
This Agreement made this the 9 day of June 2008 between MACO Life Style Company, Inc., here in after referred to as MACO and the Powin Center, The Powin Center having its principal Office at 6975 S.W. Greenburg Road #326, Tigard, Oregon 97223.
This agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Lease Assumption Agreement By MACO on space #210 in the Powin Center located a 14325 N.E. Air Port Way, Portland, Oregon 97230 dated I March 2008 and the provisions and conditions referred to and contained there in.
MACO is to occupy unit # 107 in the above named building on Month to Month tenancy for a Rental of $850.00 per month plus a CAM charge of $408.00 per month for a total due Each and every month of $1,258.00.
Month to Month tenancy may be terminated by either party with 30 days advance written notice.
Rental Payments are to be sent to:
T. P. Falk Company
P.O. Box 504
Brightwood, Oregon 97011
Phone 503 234 2100
Any similarity between the signors below does not necessarily represent a merger of interest.
Date 06/19/08
Powin Center
MACO
/s/ Joseph Lu
/s/ Joseph Lu
Joseph Lu
Joseph Lu
MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL AGREEMENT
This Agreement made this the 9 day of June 2008 between MACO Life Style Company, Inc., here in after referred to as MACO and Joseph Lu of the Powin Corporation, The Powin Corporation having its principal Office at 6975 S.W. Greenburg Road 4326, Tigard, Oregon 97223 .
This agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Lease Assumption Agreement By MACO on space #210 in the Powin Center located a 14325 N.E. Air Port Way, Portland, Oregon 97230 dated 1 March 2008 and the provisions and conditions referred to and contained therein.
MACO is to occupy unit # 105 in the building located at 6210 N.E. 92nd Drive Portland, Oregon 97220 building on Month to Month tenancy for a Rental of $1250.00 per month plus a CAM charge of $565.00 per month for a total due Each and every month of $1,815.00.
Month to Month tenancy may be terminated by either party with 30 days advance written notice.
Rental Payments are to be sent to:
T. P. Falk Company
P.O. Box 504
Bri ghtwood, Oregon 97011
Phone 503 234 2100
Any similarity between the signors below does not necessarily represent a merger interest.
Date 06-19-08
JOSEPH LU
MACO
/s/ Joseph Lu
/s/Joseph Lu
Joseph Lu
Joseph Lu
TRI-COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARKS # 6 LLC
Administrative Office
8320 NE Hwy 99
Vancouver, Washington 98665
PHONE (360) 556-8192 FAX (360) 546-1737
May 22, 2008
Powin Corporation
6975 SW Sandburg Road #326
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Re: Tri-County Industrial Parks #6 LLC/Powin Corporation/Bldg. 16
Dear Joe:
This letter will confirm our agreement wherein your original lease dated September 18, 2007 by and between Tri-County Industrial Parks #6 LLC. Lessor, and Powin Corporation, Lessee, and subsequent modifications thereto shall be modified as follows:
Powin Corporation desires to lease Bay 3 in Building 16 located at 21449 S.W. 108 th Ave., Tualatin, Oregon 97062 in Tri-County Industrial Park for a term of two (2) years commencing May 1, 2008 and ending at midnight on April 30, 2010 on the following terms and conditions:
a)
As of the date of the signing of this lease agreement Building 16 Bay 3 consists of approximately 14,625 sq. ft. of warehouse space and -0-sq.ft. inside office space and -0- sq.ft.toilet/restroom facilities. In addition, there is no demising wall separating Bay 2 from 3 and Lessees space (Bay 3) and the adjacent tenants space (Bay 2) currently are separated by a portable cyclone fence as set forth on the attached map Marked Exhibit A and by this reference incorporated herein.
b)
The rental shall be prorated from date of occupancy which is May 8, 2008.
c)
Commencing on the 1 st day of June 2008 the gross monthly rental shall be the sum of $5,045.00 and the discounted monthly rental shall be the sum of $4,387.00 (if paid and received within 10 days of the due date) of any particular month. This is a triple net lease and during the term of this lease, Lessee shall pay as additional rental their pro-rata share of all real property taxes, fire insurance & common area maintenance.
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Powin Corporation
May 16, 2008
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d) Lessor shall install the following tenant improvements:
I.
Lessor shall build a demising wall to separate Lessees space (bay 3) from adjacent tenants space (bay 2).
II.Lessor shall build to Lessors standard 1 small restroom. Consisting of approximately 56 sq. ft. The location of the restroom to be built will be determined by Lesssor. The tenant improvement measurements shall be determined by lessors architect/contractor who does the build out.
III.
The above improvements, when completed, will be functional and will comply with building code but will be built based upon a minimal cost budget. A plan for the restroom will be submitted from Lessor to Lessee for Lessees approval. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld by Lessee. If Lessee desires modifications, additions or upgrades in the improvements to the restroom build out, Lessee shall execute change orders to Lessor for such modifications and Lessee at Lessees sole cost and expense shall pay the cost thereof.
IV.
Lessee shall cooperate fully with Lessors contractors and will not hinder or delay the completion of tenant improvements. The estimated construction time to complete the tenant improvements is 30-60 days from the date construction first starts.
V.
Upon substantial completion of said tenant improvements set forth in paragraph d) sub- paragraphs I and II above, the Rental set forth herein on page 1 sub paragraph c) shall be adjusted by deducting Lessees ½ portion of the rental due each month for the cyclone fencing( $50.00 per month) and instead based upon the rental rate of 30 cents per sq.ft. on the shell, 75 cents per sq. ft. on tenant improvements, triple net.
All other terms and conditions as set forth in the Lease Agreement dated September 18, 2007 not modified herein shall remain the same and be in full force and effect, and by this reference incorporated herein.
LESSOR:
LESSEE:
TRI-COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARKS #6 LLC
Powin Corporation
By /s/ Sandra K. Poslick
By: /s/ Joseph Lu
Sandra K. Poslick, Manager
Joseph Lu Officer & Individually
POWIN CORPORATION
6975 SW Sandburg Road, Ste.
June 30, 2009
Joseph Lu
13432 Rogers Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
RE:
Employment Agreement
Dear Mr. Liu:
Powin Corporation (the Company ) is pleased that you have chosen to work for the Company as an employee. The purpose of this letter is to formally memorialize your existing employment agreement with the Company on the following terms:
(1) Position . You will serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. You will report directly to the Board of Directors of the Company. By signing this letter agreement (Agreement), you represent and warrant to the Company that you are under no contractual commitments that will be inconsistent with your obligations to the Company, excepting those obligations discussed herein, which by virtue of this Agreement, are deemed consistent with your obligations to the Company.
(2) Salary and Benefits . You will be paid a salary at the annual rate of $240,000.00, payable in monthly installments in accordance with the Companys standard payroll practices for salaried employees. This salary will be subject to adjustment pursuant to the Companys employee compensation policies applicable to senior executives, as in effect from time to time.
You will be entitled to participate in all benefits generally available to the Companys employees, including without limitation medical, life, dental and vision insurance programs. You will also be entitled to four weeks of vacation per year of service.
(3) Bonus . In addition to the compensation referenced above, you will receive a yearly cash bonus based on company performance.
(4) Proprietary Information Agreement . Like all Company employees, you will be required, as a condition to your employment with the Company, to sign the Companys standard proprietary information and/or confidentiality agreement upon commencement of your employment.
(5) Termination of Employment .
(a)
By Death . Your employment shall terminate automatically upon your death. The Company shall pay to your beneficiaries or estate, as appropriate, any compensation then due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement, including without limitation the ability to exercise any vested and exercisable options held by you. Thereafter, all obligations of Company under this Agreement shall cease. Nothing in this Section 5(a) shall
affect any entitlement of your heirs to the benefits of any life insurance plan or other applicable benefits.
(b)
By Disability . For purposes of this Agreement, disability means you have a mental or physical impairment that is expected to result in death or that has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of three (3) months or more and that causes you to be unable to perform your duties under this Agreement or to be engaged in any substantial gainful activity. If you experience such a disability, then, to the extent permitted by law, the Company may terminate your employment upon sixty (60) days' advance written notice. Termination by disability shall be determined by a physician selected by the Board of Directors. If such physician is unable to schedule an appointment with you within ten business days of the Board of Directors written request, the Board of Directors, at its sole discretion, is authorized to determine whether your disability has occurred. The Company shall pay you all compensation to which you are entitled up through the last business day of the notice period, including payment for accrued unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement; thereafter, all obligations of Company under this Agreement shall cease. Nothing in this Section 5(b) shall affect your rights under any applicable Company disability plan.
(c)
By Company Not For Cause . At any time, Company may terminate your employment without Cause (as defined in Section 5(d) below) by providing you written notice of such termination. In such event, the Company shall pay you all compensation and benefits due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, and any other benefits provided in this Agreement through the last day actually worked, and your salary and bonus override for a period of twelve (12) months; thereafter, all of Companys obligations under this Agreement shall cease.
(d)
By Company For Cause . At any time, unless such actions are cured as described below, and without prior notice for actions that are not curable, the Company may terminate your employment for Cause. The Company shall pay you all compensation then due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided in this Agreement, including without limitation the exercisability of any vested exercisable option held by you; thereafter, all of Company's obligations under this Agreement shall cease. Termination shall be for "Cause" if: (i) you act intentionally, recklessly or in bad faith, in a manner which causes material damage or potential material damage to the Company; (ii) you intentionally (and other than due to mental or physical disability or death) refuse to follow any specific written direction or order of the Board of Directors (unless cured as set forth below); (iii) you exhibit in regard to your employment material misconduct or dishonesty; (iv) you are convicted of a material crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust or fraud; or (v) you breach any material term of this Agreement. For purposes of this Section 5(d), no act, or failure to act, on your part shall be considered to have been done or omitted intentionally unless done, or omitted to be done, by you not in good faith and without reasonable belief that your action or omission was in the best interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may not be terminated for Cause pursuant to clauses (i), (ii), (iii) or (v) above without (1) reasonable notice (of at least 10 days) from the Board of Directors setting forth the reasons for the Company's intention to terminate for Cause, and (2) an opportunity for you, together with your counsel, to be heard before the Board. Your employment may be terminated by Company only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company then holding office (without counting your vote).
(e)
By Change of Control . In the event of an acquisition of the Company or substantially all of the Companys assets in connection with which your employment is either involuntarily terminated without cause or voluntarily terminated as a result of a material
diminution in responsibilities, the Company shall pay you your full salary and bonus override through the date of termination and continuing for the twelve-month period following such date of termination at the rate in effect at the time notice of termination is given (the Change of Control Severance Payment), as well as all other unpaid amounts, if any, to which you are entitled as of the date of termination under any compensation plan or program of the Company, at the time such payments are due. Your eligibility for the Change of Control Severance Payment shall be conditioned on your agreement to the same non-competition obligations, if any, that are generally applicable to the Companys senior executives in the event of termination upon such a change in control.
(6) Stock Issuance Plan. Powin Corporation is pleased to notify you of its stock issuance plan. As one of the Companys key employees, we would like to issue you shares in the Company subject to the following terms and conditions for your continued and diligent service to the Company. Accordingly, you will receive up to 500,000 of common stock in the Company over the course of the next four years. The shares will be immediately issued in five certificates of 100,000 shares each. You will receive the first certificate as soon as it is issued, and the remaining shares will be held in escrow by our legal counsel. For every year that you are employed by the Company for the next four years, you will receive an additional certificate representing your shares of common stock in the Company. If your employment with the Company ceases for any reason, the company will be eligible to purchase any undelivered shares from you for the amount of $0.001 per share (par value). You will be eligible to vote as a shareholder on the full 500,000 shares on all company matters presented to shareholders.
(7) E ntire Agreement . This Agreement contains all of the terms of your employment with the Company and supersedes any prior understandings or agreements, whether oral or written, between you and the Company.
(8) Withholding Taxes . All forms of compensation referred to in this letter are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes.
(9) Amendment and Governing Law . This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by an express written agreement signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the Company. The terms of this Agreement, and the resolution of any disputes arising pursuant hereto, will be governed by Oregon law.
Of course, as required by law, your employment with the Company is also contingent upon your providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
As I mentioned before, we are pleased with your decision to work as an employee for Powin Corporation.
Very truly yours,
POWIN CORPORATION
By:
/s/ Fred Liu
Fred Liu, Vice President and Director
I have read and accept this employment offer:
/s/ Zaixiang Fred Liu
Signature of Zaixiang Fred Liu
Dated: June 30, 2009
POWIN CORPORATION
6975 SW Sandburg Road, Ste. 326
Tigard, OR 97223
June 30, 2009
Zaixiang Fred Liu
11810 SW Koski Drive
Tigard, OR 97223
RE:
Employment Agreement
Dear Mr. Liu:
Powin Corporation (the Company ) is pleased that you have chosen to work for the Company as an employee. The purpose of this letter is to formally memorialize your existing employment agreement with the Company on the following terms:
(1) Position . You will serve as the Vice President of the Company in charge of Research and Development. You will report directly to the CEO and President of the Company. By signing this letter agreement (Agreement), you represent and warrant to the Company that you are under no contractual commitments that will be inconsistent with your obligations to the Company, excepting those obligations discussed herein, which by virtue of this Agreement, are deemed consistent with your obligations to the Company.
(2) Salary and Benefits . You will be paid a salary at the annual rate of $72,000, payable in semi-monthly installments in accordance with the Companys standard payroll practices for salaried employees. This salary will be subject to adjustment pursuant to the Companys employee compensation policies applicable to senior executives, as in effect from time to time.
ou will be entitled to participate in all benefits generally available to the Companys employees, including without limitation medical, life, dental and vision insurance programs. You will also be entitled to four weeks of vacation per year of service.
(3) Bonus . In addition to the compensation referenced above, you will receive a yearly cash bonus based on Company performance.
(4) Proprietary Information Agreement . Like all Company employees, you will be required, as a condition to your employment with the Company, to sign the Companys standard proprietary information and/or confidentiality agreement upon commencement of your employment.
(5) Termination of Employment .
(a)
By Death . Your employment shall terminate automatically upon your death. The Company shall pay to your beneficiaries or estate, as appropriate, any compensation then due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense
reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement, including without limitation the ability to exercise any vested and exercisable options held by you. Thereafter, all obligations of Company under this Agreement shall cease. Nothing in this Section 5(a) shall affect any entitlement of your heirs to the benefits of any life insurance plan or other applicable benefits.
(b)
By Disability . For purposes of this Agreement, disability means you have a mental or physical impairment that is expected to result in death or that has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of three (3) months or more and that causes you to be unable to perform your duties under this Agreement or to be engaged in any substantial gainful activity. If you experience such a disability, then, to the extent permitted by law, the Company may terminate your employment upon sixty (60) days' advance written notice. Termination by disability shall be determined by a physician selected by the Board of Directors. If such physician is unable to schedule an appointment with you within ten business days of the Board of Directors written request, the Board of Directors, at its sole discretion, is authorized to determine whether your disability has occurred. The Company shall pay you all compensation to which you are entitled up through the last business day of the notice period, including payment for accrued unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement; thereafter, all obligations of Company under this Agreement shall cease. Nothing in this Section 5(b) shall affect your rights under any applicable Company disability plan.
(c)
By Company Not For Cause . At any time, Company may terminate your employment without Cause (as defined in Section 5(d) below) by providing you written notice of such termination. In such event, the Company shall pay you all compensation and benefits due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, and any other benefits provided in this Agreement through the last day actually worked, and your salary and bonus override for a period of twelve (12) months; thereafter, all of Companys obligations under this Agreement shall cease.
(d)
By Company For Cause . At any time, unless such actions are cured as described below, and without prior notice for actions that are not curable, the Company may terminate your employment for Cause. The Company shall pay you all compensation then due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided in this Agreement, including without limitation the exercisability of any vested exercisable option held by you; thereafter, all of Company's obligations under this Agreement shall cease. Termination shall be for "Cause" if: (i) you act intentionally, recklessly or in bad faith, in a manner which causes material damage or potential material damage to the Company; (ii) you intentionally (and other than due to mental or physical disability or death) refuse to follow any specific written direction or order of the Board of Directors (unless cured as set forth below); (iii) you exhibit in regard to your employment material misconduct or dishonesty; (iv) you are convicted of a material crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust or fraud; or (v) you breach any material term of this Agreement. For purposes of this Section 5(d), no act, or failure to act, on your part shall be considered to have been done or omitted intentionally unless done, or omitted to be done, by you not in good faith and without reasonable belief that your action or omission was in the best interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may not be terminated for Cause pursuant to clauses (i), (ii), (iii) or (v) above without (1) reasonable notice (of at least 10 days) from the Board of Directors setting forth the reasons for the Company's intention to terminate for Cause, and (2) an opportunity for you, together with your counsel, to be heard before the Board. Your employment may be terminated by Company only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
members of the Board of Directors of the Company then holding office (without counting your vote).
(e)
By Change of Control . In the event of an acquisition of the Company or substantially all of the Companys assets in connection with which your employment is either involuntarily terminated without cause or voluntarily terminated as a result of a material diminution in responsibilities, the Company shall pay you your full salary and bonus override through the date of termination and continuing for the twelve-month period following such date of termination at the rate in effect at the time notice of termination is given (the Change of Control Severance Payment), as well as all other unpaid amounts, if any, to which you are entitled as of the date of termination under any compensation plan or program of the Company, at the time such payments are due. Your eligibility for the Change of Control Severance Payment shall be conditioned on your agreement to the same non-competition obligations, if any, that are generally applicable to the Companys senior executives in the event of termination upon such a change in control.
(6) Stock Issuance Plan. Powin Corporation is pleased to notify you of its stock issuance plan. As one of the Companys key employees, we would like to issue you shares in the Company subject to the following terms and conditions for your continued and diligent service to the Company. Accordingly, you will receive up to 500,000 of common stock in the Company over the course of the next four years. The shares will be immediately issued in five certificates of 100,000 shares each. You will receive the first certificate as soon as it is issued, and the remaining shares will be held in escrow by our legal counsel. For every year that you are employed by the Company for the next four years, you will receive an additional certificate representing your shares of common stock in the Company. If your employment with the Company ceases for any reason, the company will be eligible to purchase any undelivered shares from you for the amount of $0.001 per share (par value). You will be eligible to vote as a shareholder on the full 500,000 shares on all company matters presented to shareholders.
(7) Entire Agreement . This Agreement contains all of the terms of your employment with the Company and supersedes any prior understandings or agreements, whether oral or written, between you and the Company.
(8) Withholding Taxes . All forms of compensation referred to in this letter are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes.
(9) Amendment and Governing Law . This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by an express written agreement signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the Company. The terms of this Agreement, and the resolution of any disputes arising pursuant hereto, will be governed by Oregon law.
Of course, as required by law, your employment with the Company is also contingent upon your providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
As I mentioned before, we are pleased with your decision to work as an employee for Powin Corporation.
Very truly yours,
POWIN CORPORATION
By :/s/ Joseph Lu
Joseph Lu
President and CEO
I have read and accept this employment offe
/s/ Zaixiang Fred Liu
Signature of Zaixiang Fred Liu
Dated: June 30, 2009
POWIN CORPORATION
6975 SW Sandburg Road, Ste. 326
Tigard, OR 97223
June 30, 2009
Jingshuang (Jeanne) Liu
12155 SW Ibis Terrace
Beaverton, OR 97007
RE:
Employment Agreement
Dear Ms. Liu:
Powin Corporation (the Company ) is pleased that you have chosen to work for the Company as an employee. The purpose of this letter is to formally memorialize your existing employment agreement with the Company on the following terms:
(1) Position . You will serve as the Vice President of the Company in charge of Research and Development. You will report directly to the CEO and President of the Company. By signing this letter agreement (Agreement), you represent and warrant to the Company that you are under no contractual commitments that will be inconsistent with your obligations to the Company, excepting those obligations discussed herein, which by virtue of this Agreement, are deemed consistent with your obligations to the Company.
(2) Salary and Benefits . You will be paid a salary at the annual rate of $96,000.00, payable in semi-monthly installments in accordance with the Companys standard payroll practices for salaried employees. This salary will be subject to adjustment pursuant to the Companys employee compensation policies applicable to senior executives, as in effect from time to time.
You will be entitled to participate in all benefits generally available to the Companys employees, including without limitation medical, life, dental and vision insurance programs. You will also be entitled to four weeks of vacation per year of service.
(3) Bonus . In addition to the compensation referenced above, you will receive a yearly cash bonus equal to Company performance.
(4) Proprietary Information Agreement . Like all Company employees, you will be required, as a condition to your employment with the Company, to sign the Companys standard proprietary information and/or confidentiality agreement upon commencement of your employment.
(5) Termination of Employment .
(a)
By Death . Your employment shall terminate automatically upon your death. The Company shall pay to your beneficiaries or estate, as appropriate, any compensation then due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement, including without limitation the ability to exercise any vested and exercisable options held by you. Thereafter, all
obligations of Company under this Agreement shall cease. Nothing in this Section 5(a) shall affect any entitlement of your heirs to the benefits of any life insurance plan or other applicable benefits.
(b)
By Disability . For purposes of this Agreement, disability means you have a mental or physical impairment that is expected to result in death or that has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of three (3) months or more and that causes you to be unable to perform your duties under this Agreement or to be engaged in any substantial gainful activity. If you experience such a disability, then, to the extent permitted by law, the Company may terminate your employment upon sixty (60) days' advance written notice. Termination by disability shall be determined by a physician selected by the Board of Directors. If such physician is unable to schedule an appointment with you within ten business days of the Board of Directors written request, the Board of Directors, at its sole discretion, is authorized to determine whether your disability has occurred. The Company shall pay you all compensation to which you are entitled up through the last business day of the notice period, including payment for accrued unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement; thereafter, all obligations of Company under this Agreement shall cease. Nothing in this Section 5(b) shall affect your rights under any applicable Company disability plan.
(c)
By Company Not For Cause . At any time, Company may terminate your employment without Cause (as defined in Section 5(d) below) by providing you written notice of such termination. In such event, the Company shall pay you all compensation and benefits due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, and any other benefits provided in this Agreement through the last day actually worked, and your salary and bonus override for a period of twelve (12) months; thereafter, all of Companys obligations under this Agreement shall cease.
(d)
By Company For Cause . At any time, unless such actions are cured as described below, and without prior notice for actions that are not curable, the Company may terminate your employment for Cause. The Company shall pay you all compensation then due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided in this Agreement, including without limitation the exercisability of any vested exercisable option held by you; thereafter, all of Company's obligations under this Agreement shall cease. Termination shall be for "Cause" if: (i) you act intentionally, recklessly or in bad faith, in a manner which causes material damage or potential material damage to the Company; (ii) you intentionally (and other than due to mental or physical disability or death) refuse to follow any specific written direction or order of the Board of Directors (unless cured as set forth below); (iii) you exhibit in regard to your employment material misconduct or dishonesty; (iv) you are convicted of a material crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust or fraud; or (v) you breach any material term of this Agreement. For purposes of this Section 5(d), no act, or failure to act, on your part shall be considered to have been done or omitted intentionally unless done, or omitted to be done, by you not in good faith and without reasonable belief that your action or omission was in the best interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may not be terminated for Cause pursuant to clauses (i), (ii), (iii) or (v) above without (1) reasonable notice (of at least 10 days) from the Board of Directors setting forth the reasons for the Company's intention to terminate for Cause, and (2) an opportunity for you, together with your counsel, to be heard before the Board. Your employment may be terminated by Company only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company then holding office (without counting your vote).
(e)
By Change of Control . In the event of an acquisition of the Company or substantially all of the Companys assets in connection with which your employment is either
involuntarily terminated without cause or voluntarily terminated as a result of a material diminution in responsibilities, the Company shall pay you your full salary and bonus override through the date of termination and continuing for the twelve-month period following such date of termination at the rate in effect at the time notice of termination is given (the Change of Control Severance Payment), as well as all other unpaid amounts, if any, to which you are entitled as of the date of termination under any compensation plan or program of the Company, at the time such payments are due. Your eligibility for the Change of Control Severance Payment shall be conditioned on your agreement to the same non-competition obligations, if any, that are generally applicable to the Companys senior executives in the event of termination upon such a change in control.
(6) Stock Issuance Plan. Powin Corporation is pleased to notify you of its stock issuance plan. As one of the Companys key employees, we would like to issue you shares in the Company subject to the following terms and conditions for your continued and diligent service to the Company. Accordingly, you will receive up to 500,000 of common stock in the Company over the course of the next four years. The shares will be immediately issued in five certificates of 100,000 shares each. You will receive the first certificate as soon as it is issued, and the remaining shares will be held in escrow by our legal counsel. For every year that you are employed by the Company for the next four years, you will receive an additional certificate representing your shares of common stock in the Company. If your employment with the Company ceases for any reason, the company will be eligible to purchase any undelivered shares from you for the amount of $0.001 per share (par value). You will be eligible to vote as a shareholder on the full 500,000 shares on all company matters presented to shareholders.
(7) Entire Agreement . This Agreement contains all of the terms of your employment with the Company and supersedes any prior understandings or agreements, whether oral or written, between you and the Company.
(8) Withholding Taxes . All forms of compensation referred to in this letter are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes.
(9) Amendment and Governing Law . This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by an express written agreement signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the Company. The terms of this Agreement, and the resolution of any disputes arising pursuant hereto, will be governed by Oregon law.
Of course, as required by law, your employment with the Company is also contingent upon your providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
As I mentioned before, we are pleased with your decision to work as an employee for Powin Corporation.
Very truly yours,
POWIN CORPORATION
By:
/s/ Joseph Lu
Joseph Lu
President and CEO
I have read and accept this employment offer:
/s/ Jingshuang (Jeanne) Liu
Signature of Jingshuang (Jeanne) Liu
Dated: July 7, 2009
CHANGE IN TERMS AGREEMENT
Principal |
Loan Date |
Maturity |
Loan No. |
Call/Coll |
Account |
Officer |
Initials |
$1,000,000.00 |
08-29-2008 |
09-01-2009 |
6001 |
SW CML |
0068048035 |
MDM |
/s/DU |
References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.
Any item above containing **** has been om itted due to text length limita tions.
Borrower:
POWIN CORPORATION
Lender: Sterling Savings Bank
6975 SW SANDBURG RD STE 326
Peterkort Commercial Banking Center
TIGARD, OR 97223
9765 SW Barnes Rd Ste 105
Portland, OR 97225
Principal Amount: $1,000,000.00
Initial Rate: 5.000%
Date of Agreement: August 29, 2008
DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS. THIS DOCUMENT IS MADE A PART OF THE PROMISSORY NOTE, AS AMENDED, DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2008 IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,300,000.00.
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE IN TERMS.
THE MATURITY DATE SHALL BE EXTENDED To SEPTEMBER 1, 2009.
UPON EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT A $1,250.00 FEE SHALL BE DUE AND PAYABLE.
AFFILIATES.
For purposes of this Agreement, "Affiliates" means a partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company, business trust, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, governmental authority or other entity of whatever nature in which Borrower or Guarantor has a 10% or greater ownership interest or over which Borrower or Guarantor exerts management or control or other Influence. It shall be deemed a default or event of default under the Loan Documents if there has occurred a breach of or default under any term, covenant, agreement, condition, provision, representation or warranty contained in any other agreement, whether now existing or hereafter arising, between Borrower or its Affiliates and Lander or any part thereof, and the failure of Borrower or its Affiliates to cure such default with the applicable grace Period, if any. All financial reporting required by this Agreement or the Loan Documents shall include information from Affiliates, All of the covenants described in the Loan Documents shall be calculated an a consolidated basis, including Affiliates.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
The financial accommodations provided under this Agreement are conditions upon the representations and warranties of Borrower set forth in the Loan Documents having been true and correct when made or given, and being true and correct as of the date hereof. By executing and delivering this Agreement, Borrower confirms that such representations and warranties were true and correct when made or given, and are true and Correct as of the date of this Agreement, Borrower makes the following additional representations and warranties.
(a) As of the date of this Agreement, (i) the Loan Documents are in full force and affect; (11) Borrower is liable to Lender for the payment and performance of all of its obligations under the Loan Documents, as set forth therein, in accordance with their terms and without set off, recoupment, or counter claim; and (iii) Lender has performed all of its obligations with respect to the Loan Documents to this date.
(b) As of the data of this Agreement, Borrower has no disputes with or claims against Lender, and expressly waive(s) any claim with respect to breach or violation by Lender, it any, of the terms and conditions of the Loan Documents in existence as of this date.
(c) There are no other loan commitments, verbal or written, made or claimed to have been made by Lender to Borrower which is not contained in this Agreement and the Loan Documents.
(d) Borrower shall indemnify, defend (using counsel reasonably acceptable to Lender) and hold Lender harmless from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, claims, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) which have been or may be asserted against or incurred by Lender as a result of or in connection with the above matters represented and warranted to Lender by Borrower.
CONTINUING VALIDITY. Except as expressly changed by this Agreement, the terms of the original obligation or obligations, including all agreements evidenced or securing the obligation(s), remain unchanged and In full force and effect. Consent by Lender to this Agreement does not waive Lender's right to strict performance of the obligation(s) as changed, nor obligate Lander to make any future change in terms. Nothing in this Agreement will constitute a satisfaction of the obligation(s). It is the intention of Lender to retain as liable parties all makers and endorsers of the original obligation(s), including accommodation parties, unless a party is expressly released by Lander in writing. Any maker or endorser, including accommodation makers, will not be released by virtue of this Agreement. If any person who signed the original obligation does not sign this Agreement below, then all persons signing below acknowledge that this Agreement is given conditionally, based on the representation to Lender that the non-signing party consents to the changes and provisions of this Agreement or otherwise will not be released by it. This waiver applies not only to any initial extension, modification or release, but also to all such subsequent actions.
FRAUDS DISCLOSURE. UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY US (LENDER) CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER'S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY US TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT.
BORROWER:
POWIN CORPORATION
By: /s/Joseph H. Lu
JOSEPH H LU, President of POWIN CORPORATION
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
Principal
|
Loan Date |
Maturity |
Loan No. |
Call/Coll |
Account |
Officer |
Initials |
$1,3 00,000.00 |
02-04-2008 |
09-01-2008 |
6001 |
|
0068048035 |
MDM |
/s/mdm |
References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.
Any item above containing **** has been omitted due to text length limitations.
Borrower:
POWIN CORPORATION
Lender: Sterling Savings Bank
6975 SW SANDBURG RD STE 326
Peterkort Commercial Banking Center
TIGARD, OR 97223
9756 SW Barnes Rd Ste 105
Portland, OR 97225
THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated February 4, 2008, is made and executed between POWIN CORPORATION ("Borrower") and Sterling Savings Bank ("Lender") an the following terms and conditions. Borrower has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has applied to Lender for a commercial loan or loans or other financial accommodations, including those which may be described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement ("Loan'). Borrower understands and agrees that, (A) in granting, renewing, or extending any Loan, Lender is relying upon Borrower's representations, warranties, and agreements as set forth In this Agreement, (B) the granting, renewing, or extending of any Loan by Lender at all times shall be subject to Lender's sole judgment and discretion; and (C) all such Loans shall be and remain subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of February 4, 2008, and shall continue In full force and affect unfit such time as all of Borrower's Loans in favor of Lender have been paid in full, Including principal, interest, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, and other fees and charges, or until such time as the parties may agree in writing to terminate this Agreement.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender's obligation to make the initial Advance and each subsequent Advance under this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents.
Loan Documents. Borrower shall provide to Lender the following documents for the Loan: (1) the Note; (2) guaranties; (3) together with all such Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan, all in form and substance satisfactory to Lender and Lender's counsel.
Borrower's Authorization. Borrower shall have provided in form and substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the Related Documents. In addition, Borrower shall have provided such other resolutions, authorizations, documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may require.
Payment of Fees and Expenses. Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees, charges, and other expenses which are then due and payable as specified in this Agreement or any Related Document.
Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties set forth In this Agreement, In the Related Documents, and In any document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct.
No Event of Default. There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement or under any Related Document.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement of loan proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan, and at all times any Indebtedness exists:
Organization. Borrower is a corporation for profit which 'is, and at all times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Oregon. Borrower Is duly authorized to transact business in all other states in which Borrower is doing business, having obtained all necessary filings, governmental licenses and approvals for each state in which Borrower is doing business. Specifically, Borrower is, and at all times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign corporation in all states in which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition, Borrower has the full power and authority to own its properties and to transact the business in which it is presently engaged or presently proposes to engage. Borrower maintains an office at 6975 SW SANDBURG RD STE 326, TIGARD, OR 97223. Unless Borrower has designated otherwise In writing, the principal office is the
office at which Borrower keeps its books and records including its records concerning the Collateral. Borrower will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of Borrower's state of organization or any change In Borrower's name, Borrower shall do all things necessary to preserve and to keep in full force and affect its existence, rights and privileges, and shall comply with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court applicable to Borrower and Borrower's business activities.
Assumed Business Names. Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or filings required by law relating to all assumed business names used by Borrower. Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is a complete list of all assumed business names under which Borrower does business: None,
Authorization. Borrower's execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and all the Related Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a violation of, or constitute a default under 11) any provision of (a) Borrower's articles of incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or (b) any agreement or other instrument binding upon Borrower or (2) any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower or to Borrower's properties.
Financial Information. Each of Borrower's financial statements supplied to Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower's financial condition as of the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse change in Borrower's financial condition subsequent 'to the date of the most recent financial statement supplied to Lender. Borrower has no material contingent obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements.
Legal Effect. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or agreement Borrower Is required to give under this Agreement when delivered will constitute legal, valid, and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms.
Properties. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously disclosed in Borrower's financial statements or in writing to Lender and as accepted by Lender, and except for property tax liens for taxes not presently due and payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all of Borrower's properties free and clear of all Security Interests, and has not executed any security documents or financing statements relating to such properties. All of Borrower's properties are titled In Borrower's legal name, and Borrower has not used or filed a financing statement under any other name for at least the last five (5) years.
Hazardous Substances. Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, Borrower represents and warrants that., (1) During the period of Borrower's ownership of the Collateral, there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under, about or from any of the Collateral. (2) Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has been (a) any breach or violation of any Environmental Laws; (b) any use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from the Collateral by any prior owners or occupants of any of the Collateral; or (c) any actual or threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any person relating to such matters. (3) Neither Borrower nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other authorized user of any of the Collateral shall use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, dispose of or release any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from any of the Collateral, and any such activity shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, Including without limitation all Environmental Laws. Borrower authorizes Lender and its agents to enter upon the Collateral to make such inspections and tests as Lender may deem appropriate to determine compliance of the Collateral with this section of the Agreement. Any Inspections or tests made by Lender shall be at Borrower's expense and for Lender's purposes only and shall not be construed to create any responsibility or liability an the part of Lender to Borrower or to any other person. The representations and warranties contained herein are based on Borrower's due diligence In Investigating the Collateral for hazardous waste and Hazardous Substances. Borrower hereby (1) releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Borrower becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any such laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, and expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer resulting from a breach of this section of the Agreeme4nt or as a consequence of any use, generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, release or threatened release of a hazardous waste or substance on the Collateral, or as a result of a violation of any Environmental Laws. The provisions of this section of the Agreement, including the obligation to indemnify and defend, shall survive the payment of the indebtedness and the termination, expiration or satisfaction of this Agreement and shall not be affected by Lender's acquisition of any interest in any of the Collateral, whether by foreclosure or otherwise.
Litigation and Claims. No litigation, claim, investigation, administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Borrower is pending or threatened, and no other event has occurred which may materially adversely affect Borrower's financial condition or properties, other than litigation, claims or other events, if any, that have been disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing.
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Taxes. To the best of Borrower's knowledge, all of Borrower's tax returns and reports that are or were required to be filed, have been filed, and all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been paid in full, except those presently being or to be contested by Borrower in good faith in the ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have been provided.
Lien Priority. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in writing, Borrower has not entered into or granted any Security Agreements, or permitted the filing or attachment of any Security Interests an or affecting any of the Collateral directly or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower's Loan and Note, that would he prior or that may in any way be superior to Lender's Security Interests and rights in and to such Collateral.
Binding Effect. This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements (if any), and all Related Documents are binding upon the signers thereof, as well as upon their successors, representatives and assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, Borrower will:
Notices of Claims and Litigation. Promptly Inform Lender In writing of Ill all material adverse changes in Borrower's financial condition, and (2) all existing and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which could materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial condition of any Guarantor,
Financial Records. Maintain its books and records in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and permit Lender to examine and audit Borrower's books and records at all reasonable times.
Financial Statements. Furnish Lender with the following:
Interim Statements. As soon as available, but in no event later than 45 days after the and of each fiscal quarter, Borrower's balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the period ended, prepared by Borrower in form satisfactory to Lender.
Tax Returns. As soon as available, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the applicable filing date for the tax reporting period ended, Federal and other governmental tax returns, prepared by a tax professional satisfactory to Lender.
Additional Requirements.
BORROWER SHALL PROVIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITHIN 120 DAYS OF FISCAL YEAR END AND TAX RETURNS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF FILING FOR GUARANTORS.
All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.
Additional Information. Furnish such additional information and statements, as Lender may request from time to time.
Insurance. Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to Borrower's properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and with insurance companies acceptable to Lender. Borrower, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least ten (10) days prior written notice to Lender. Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Borrower or any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the Loans, Borrower will provide Lender with such lender's loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require.
Insurance Reports. Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on each existing insurance policy showing such information as Lender may reasonably request, including without limitation the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks 'insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the properties insured; (5) the then current property values on the basis of which insurance has been obtained, and the manner of determining those values; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, upon request of Lender (however not more often than annually), Borrower will have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the actual cash value or replacement cost of any Collateral. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by Borrower.
Guaranties. Prior to disbursement of any Loan proceeds, furnish executed guaranties of the Loans in favor of Lender, executed by the guarantors named below, on Lender's forms, and In the amounts and under the conditions set forth in those guaranties.
Names of Guarantors
Amounts
JOSEPH H LU
Unlimited
MEI Yl LU
Unlimited
Other Agreements. Comply with all terms and conditions of all other agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower and any other party and notify Lender immediately 'in writing of any default in connection with any other such agreements.
Loan Proceeds. Use all Loan proceeds solely for Borrower's business operations, unless specifically consented to the contrary by Lender in writing.
Taxes, Charges and Liens. Pay and discharge when due all of its indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all assessments, taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind and nature, imposed upon Borrower or Its properties, income, or profits, prior to the date on which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon any of Borrower's properties, income, or profits.
Performance. Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms, conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower and Lender. Borrower shall notify Lender immediately In writing of any default in connection with any agreement,
Operations. Maintain executive and management personnel with substantially the same qualifications and experience as the present executive and management personnel; provide written notice to Lender of any change in executive and management personnel; conduct its business affairs in a reasonable and prudent manner.
Environmental Studies. Promptly conduct and complete, at Borrower's expense, all such investigations, studies, samplings and testings as may be requested by Lender or any governmental authority relative to any substance, or any waste or by-product of any substance defined as toxic or a hazardous substance under applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulation, order or directive, at or affecting any property or any facility owned, leased or used by Borrower.
Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of Borrower's properties, businesses and operations, and to the use or occupancy of the Collateral, including without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities Act. Borrower may contest In good faith any such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has notified Lender in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender's sole opinion, Lender's interests in the Collateral are not jeopardized. Lender may require Borrower to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender, to protect Lender's interest.
Inspection. Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans and Borrower's other properties and to examine or audit Borrower's books, accounts, and records and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower's books, accounts, and records. If Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records (including without limitation computer generated records and computer software programs for the generation of such records) in the possession of a third party, Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party to permit Lender free access to such records at all reasonable times and to provide Lender with copies of any records It may request, all at Borrower's expense.
Compliance Certificates. Unless waived In writing by Lender, provide Lender at least annually, with a certificate executed by Borrower's chief financial officer, or other officer or person acceptable to Lender, certifying that the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are true and correct as of the date of the certificate and further certifying that, as of the date of the certificate, no Event of Default exists under this Agreement.
Environmental Compliance and Reports. Borrower shall comply in all respects with any and all Environmental Laws; not cause or permit to exist, as a result of an intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part or on the part of any third party, on property owned and/or occupied by Borrower, any environmental activity where damage may result to the environment, unless such environmental activity is pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a permit issued by the appropriate federal, state or local governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender promptly and in any event within (30) days after receipt thereof copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation, directive, letter or other communication from any governmental agency or instrumentality concerning any intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part in connection with any environmental activity whether or not there is damage to the environment and/or other natural resources.
Additional Assurances. Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements,
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Assignments, financing statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender or its attorneys may reasonably request to evidence and secure the Loans and to prefect all Security Interest.
LENDER'S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commended that would materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral of if Borrower fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Borrower's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Borrower 'is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any related Documents, Lender on Borrower's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving any Collateral. All such expenditures Incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear Interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Borrower. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy, or (2) the remaining term of the Note, or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity.
CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan to Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if: (A) Borrower or any Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or any of the Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any Guarantor has with Lender, (B) Borrower or any Guarantor dies, becomes incompetent or becomes Insolvent, files a petition in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt; (C) there occurs a material adverse change In Borrower's financial condition, in the financial condition of any Guarantor, or in the value of any Collateral securing any Loan; or (0) any Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit, modify or revoke such Guarantor's guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with Lender; or (E) Lender in good faith deems itself insecure, even though no Event of Default shall have occurred.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower may open in the future. However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law, Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the debt against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Loan.
Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Borrower or any Grantor defaults under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, In favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Borrower's or any Grantor's property or Borrower's or any Grantor's ability to repay the Loans or perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading In any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter,
Insolvency, The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower Or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Loan. This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower's accounts, Including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.
Events Affecting Guarantor, Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or any Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness. In the event of a death, Lender, at its option, may, but shall not be required to, permit the Guarantor's estate to assume unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty 'in a manner satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure any Event of Default.
Change in Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the common stock of Borrower.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Loan is impaired.
Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.
Right to Cure. If any default, other than a default on Indebtedness, Is curable and if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, has not been given a notice of a similar default within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cure the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more then fifteen 115) days, immediately initiate steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continue and complete all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, except where otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Related Documents, all commitments and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any other agreement immediately will terminate (including any obligation to make further Loan Advances or disbursements), and, at Lender's option, all Indebtedness immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type described in the "Insolvency" subsection above, such acceleration shall be automatic and not optional. In addition, Lender shall have all the rights and remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender To pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies.
FRAUDS DISCLOSURE. UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY US (LENDER) CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER'S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY US TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:
Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth In this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
Attorney's Fees; Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Borrower shall pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Borrower also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.
Consent to Loan Participation. Borrower agrees and consents to Lender's ale or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation interests in Loan to one or more purchasers, whether related or unrelated to Lender. Lender may provide, without any
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Limitation whatsoever, to any one or more purchasers, or potential purchasers, any information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any other matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any rights to privacy Borrower may have with respect to such matters. Borrower additionally waives any and all notices of sale of participation interests, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such participation interests. Borrower also agrees that the purchasers of any such participation interests will be considered as the absolute owners of such interests in the Loan and will have all the rights granted under the participation agreement or agreements governing the sale of such participation interests. Borrower further waives all rights of offset or counterclaim that 'it may have now or later against Lender or against any purchaser of such a participation interest and unconditionally agrees that either Lender or such purchaser may enforce Borrower's obligation under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency of any holder of any interest in the Loan. Borrower further agrees that the purchaser of any such participation interests may enforce its interests irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that Borrower may have against Lender,
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Oregon.
Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Washington County, State of Oregon.
No Waiver by Lender. Lander shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Borrower, or between Lender and any Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Borrower's or any Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any Instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent 'instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given In writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address. For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Borrower's current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Borrower, any notice given by Lender to any Borrower Is deemed to be notice given to all Borrowers,
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to- be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, Invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall he considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the Illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
Subsidiaries and Affiliates of Borrower. To the extent the context of any provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, Including without limitation any representation, warranty or covenant, the word "Borrower" as used In this Agreement shall include all of Borrower's subsidiaries and affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no circumstances shall this Agreement be construed to require Lender to make any Loan or other financial accommodation to any of Borrower's subsidiaries or affiliates.
Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements by or an behalf of Borrower contained in this Agreement or any Related Documents shall bind Borrower's successors and assigns and shall Inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns. Borrower shall not, however, have the right to assign Borrower's rights under this Agreement or any interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.
Survival of Representations and Warranties. Borrower understands and agrees that in extending Loan Advances, Lender is relying an all representations, warranties, and covenants made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any certificate or other Instrument delivered by Borrower to Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents. Borrower further agrees that regardless of any Investigation made by Lender, all such representations, warranties and covenants will survive the extension of Loan Advances and delivery to Lender Of the Related Documents, shall be continuing in nature, shall be deemed made and redated by Borrower at the time each Loan Advance is made,
and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower's Indebtedness shall be paid in full, or until this Agreement shall be terminated in the manner provided above, whichever Is the lost to occur,
Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Waive Jury. All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party against any other party.
DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts In lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall Include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. Accounting words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to them In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of this Agreement:
Advance. The word "Advance" means a disbursement of Loan funds made, or to be made, to Borrower or on Borrower's behalf on a line of credit or multiple advance basis under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Business Loan Agreement, as this Business Loan Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business Loan Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word "Borrower" means POWIN CORPORATION and includes all cc-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and assigns.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means all property and assets granted as collateral security for a Loan, whether real or personal property, whether granted directly or indirectly, whether granted now or in the future, and whether granted in the form of a security Interest, mortgage, collateral mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien, charger lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.
Environmental Laws. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and Ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, at seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, at seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, at seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto or Intended to protect human health or the environment.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of default set forth In this Agreement in the default section of this Agreement.
GAAP. The word "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles.
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means each and all of the persons or entities granting a Security Interest in any Collateral for the Loan, including without limitation all Borrowers granting such a Security Interest,
Guarantor. The word Guarantor means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Loan.
Guaranty. The word Guaranty means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.
Hazardous Substances. The words Hazardous Substances means materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words Hazardous Substances are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws. The term Hazardous Substances also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.
Indebtedness. The word Indebtedness means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and
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Interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents.
Lender. The word Lender means Sterling Savings Bank, its successors and assigns.
Loan. The word Loan means any and all loans and financial accommodations from Lender to Borrower whether now or hereafter existing, and however evidenced, including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement from time to time.
Note. The word "Note" means the Note executed by POWIN CORPORATION in the principal amount of $1,300,000.00 dated February 4, 2008, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement.
Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Loan.
Security Agreement. The words "Security Agreement" mean and include without limitation any agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements, understandings or other agreements, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise, evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a Security Interest.
Security Interest. The words "Security Interest" mean, without limitation, any and all types of collateral security, present and future, whether in the form of a lion, charge, encumbrance, mortgage, deed of trust, security deed, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lion or title retention contract, lease or consignment 'Intended as a security device, or any other security or lien Interest whatsoever whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.
UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY US (LENDER) CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER'S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY US TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT IS DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2008.
BORROWER:
POWIN CORPORATION
By: /s/Joseph H. Lu
JOSEPH H LU, President of POWIN CORPORATION
LENDER:
STERLING SAVINGS BANK
By;/s/ Mark McCoslin
Authorized Signer
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
Principal
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Loan Date |
Maturity |
Loan No. |
Call/Coll |
Account |
Officer |
Initials |
$1,000,000.00 |
06-01-2005 |
05-01-2007 |
6001 |
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0068048035 |
MDM |
/s/mdm |
References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.
Any item above containing **** has been om itted due to text length limita tions.
Borrower:
POWIN CORPORATION
Lender: Sterling Savings Bank
6975 SW SANDBURG RD STE 326
Peterkort Commercial Banking Center
TIGARD, OR 97223
9765 SW Barnes Rd Ste 105
Portland, OR 97225
THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated June 1, 2005, is made and executed between POWIN CORPORATION ("Grantor") and Sterling Savings Bank ("Lender").
GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. For valuable consideration, Grantor grants to Lender a security interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with respect to tile Collateral, in addition to all other rights which Lender may have by law.
COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION. The word "Collateral" as used In this Agreement means the following described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located, in which Grantor is giving to Lender a security Interest for the payment of the Indebtedness and performance of all other obligations under the Note and this Agreement:
All Inventory, Chattel Paper, Accounts, Equipment and General Intangibles
In addition, the word "Collateral" also includes all the following, whether Flow owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located:
(A) All accessions, attachments, accessories, tools, parts, supplies, replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later.
(B) All products and produce of any of the property described in this Collateral section.
(C) All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, consignment or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section.
(D) All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property described in 11115 Collateral section, and sums due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party's insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or other process.
(E) All records and data relating to any of the property described in this Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph,
microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to all computer software required to
utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or data on electronic media.
Despite any other provision of this Agreement, Lender is not granted, and will not have, a nonpurchase money security interest in household goods, to the extent such a security interest would be prohibited by applicable law. In addition, if because of the type of any Property, Lender is required to give a notice of the right to cancel under Truth in Lending for the Indebtedness, then Lender will not have a security interest in such Collateral unless and until such a notice is given.
CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION. In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of Grantor to Lender, or any one or more of them, as well as all claims by Lender against Grantor or any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note, whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated whether Grantor may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter may become otherwise unenforceable.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Grantor's accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Grantor holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Grantor may open in the future. However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on tile Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.
GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL. With respect to tile Collateral, Grantor represents and promises to Lender that:
Perfection of Security Interest. Grantor agrees to take whatever actions are requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's security interest in the Collateral. Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting tile Collateral, and Grantor will note Lender's interest upon any and all chattel paper anti instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender. This is a continuing Security Agreement and will continue in affect even though all or any part of the Indebtedness is paid in full and even though for a period of time Grantor may not be indebted to Lender.
Notices to Lender. Grantor will promptly notify Lender in writing at Lender's address shown above (or such other addresses as Lender may designate from time to time) prior to any (1) change in Grantor's name; (2) change in Grantor's assumed business name(s) (3) change in the management of the Corporation Grantor; (4) change 'in the authorized signer(s); (5) change 'in Grantor's principal office address; (6) change in Grantor's state of organization; (7) conversion of Grantor to a new or different type of business entity; or (8) change in any other aspect of Grantor that directly or indirectly relates to any agreements between Grantor and Lender. No change in Grantor's name or state of organization will take effect until after Lender has received notice.
No Violation. The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate any law or agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is a party, and its certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws do not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement.
Enforceability of Collateral. To the went the Collateral consists of accounts, chattel paper, or general intangibles, as defined by tile Uniform Commercial Code, the Collateral is enforceable in accordance with its terms, is genuine, and fully compiles with all applicable laws and regulations concerning form, content and manner of preparation and execution, and all persons appearing to be obligated on the Collateral have authority and capacity to contract and are in fact obligated as they appear to be an the Collateral. At tile time any account becomes subject to a security interest in favor of Lender, tile account shall be a good and valid account representing an undisputed, bona fide Indebtedness incurred by the account debtor, for merchandise held subject to delivery instructions or previously shipped or delivered pursuant to a contract of sale, or for services previously performed by Grantor with or for the account debtor. So long as this Agreement remains in effect, Grantor shall not, without Lender's prior written consent, compromise, settle, adjust, or extend payment under or with regard to any such Accounts. There shall be no setoffs or counterclaims against any of the Collateral, and no agreement Shall have been made under which any deductions or discounts may be claimed concerning the Collateral except those disclosed to Lender in writing.
Location of tile Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, Grantor agrees to keep tile Collateral (or to the extent tile Collateral consists of intangible property such as accounts or general Intangibles, the records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor's address shown above or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender. Upon Lender's request, Grantor will deliver to Lender in form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real properties and Collateral locations relating to Grantor's operations, including without limitation the following: (1) all real property Grantor owns or is purchasing; (2) all real property Grantor is renting or leasing; (3) all storage facilities Grantor owns, rents, losses, or uses; and (4) all other properties where Collateral is or may be located,
Removal of the Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, including the sales of inventory, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing location without Lender's prior written consent. To the extent that the Collateral consists of vehicles, or other titled property, Grantor shall not take or permit any action which would require application for certificates of title for the vehicles outside the State of Oregon, without Lender's prior written consent. Grantor shall, whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact location of the Collateral.
Transactions Involving Collateral. Except for inventory sold or accounts collected in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, or as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral. While Grantor is not in default under this Agreement, Grantor may sell inventory, but only in the ordinary course of its business and only to buyers who qualify as a buyer in the ordinary course of business. A sale in the ordinary course of Grantor's business does not include a transfer in partial or total satisfaction of a debt or any bulk sale. Grantor shall not pledge, mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than the security interest provided for in this Agreement, without
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The prior written consent of Lender. This includes security interests even if junior in right to the security interests granted under this Agreement. Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or other disposition. Upon receipt, Grantor shall immediately deliver any such proceeds to Lender.
Title. Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that Grantor holds good and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except for the lion of this Agreement. No financing statement covering any of the Collateral Is on file in any public office other than those which reflect the security interest created by this Agreement or to which Lender has specifically consented. Grantor shall defend Lender's rights in the Collateral against the claims and demands of all other persons.
Repairs and Maintenance. Grantor agrees to keep and maintain, and to cause others to keep and maintain, the Collateral in good order, repair and condition at all times while this Agreement remains in effect. Grantor further agrees to pay when due all claims for work done on, or services rendered or material furnished in connection with the Collateral so that no lien or encumbrance may ever attach to or be filed against tile Collateral.
Inspection of Collateral. Lender and Lender's designated representatives and agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine and inspect the Collateral wherever located.
Taxes, Assessments and Liens. Grantor will pay when due all taxes, assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon this Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the Indebtedness, or upon any of the other Related Documents. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor Is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral Is not jeopardized in Lender's sole opinion. If the Collateral is subjected to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen 115) days, Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate to provide for the discharge of tile lien plus any interest, costs, attorneys' fees or other charges that could accrue as a result of foreclosure or sale of the Collateral. In any contest Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any final adverse judgment before enforcement against the Collateral. Grantor shall name Lender as an additional obligee under any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings. Grantor further agrees to furnish Lender with evidence that such taxes, assessments, and governmental and other charges have been paid in full and in a timely manner. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral Is not jeopardized.
Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Grantor shall comply promptly with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental authorities, now or hereafter in effect, applicable to the ownership, production, disposition, or use of the Collateral, including all laws or regulations relating to the undue erosion of highly-erodible land or relating to the conversion of wetlands for the production of an agricultural product or commodity. Grantor may contest 'in good faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral, in Lender's opinion, is not jeopardized.
Hazardous Substances. Grantor represents and warrants that the Collateral never has been, and never will be so long as this Agreement remains a lion on the Collateral, used in violation of any Environmental Laws or for the generation, manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance. The representations and warranties contained herein are based an Grantor's due diligence in investigating the Collateral for Hazardous Substances. Grantor hereby (1) releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any Environmental Laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims and losses resulting from a breach of this provision of this Agreement. This obligation to indemnify shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the satisfaction of this Agreement.
Maintenance of Casualty Insurance. Grantor shall procure and maintain all risks insurance, including without limitation fire, theft and liability coverage together with such other Insurance as Lender may require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance In form satisfactory to Lender, 'including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least ten (10) days, prior written notice to Lender and not including any disclaimer of the insurer's liability for failure to give such a notice. Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired In any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest, Grantor will provide Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. If Grantor at any time fails to obtain or maintain any insurance as required under this Agreement, Lender may (but shall not be obligated to) obtain such insurance as Lender deems appropriate, including if Lender so chooses ,.single interest insurance," which will cover only Lender's interest in the Collateral.
Application of Insurance Proceeds. Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to tile Collateral. Lender may make proof of loss if Grantor falls to do so within fifteen 115) days of the casualty. All proceeds of any insurance an the Collateral, including accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the Collateral. If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure, pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration. If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of tile Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of tile proceeds to pay all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay tile balance to Grantor. Any proceeds which have not been disbursed within six
(6) months after their receipt and which Grantor has not committed to the repair or restoration of the Collateral shall be used to prepay the indebtedness.
Insurance Reserves. Lender may require Grantor to maintain with Lender reserves for payment of Insurance premiums, which reserves shall be created by monthly payments from Grantor of a sum estimated by Lender to be sufficient to produce, at least fifteen 115) days before the premium due date, amounts at least equal to the insurance premiums to be paid. If fifteen (15) 5) days before payment is due, tile reserve funds are insufficient, Grantor shall upon demand pay any deficiency to Lender. The reserve funds shall be held by Lender as a general deposit and shall constitute a non-interest-bearing account which Lender may satisfy by payment of the insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor as they become due. Lender does not hold the reserve funds in trust for Grantor, and Lender is not the agent of Grantor for payment of the insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor. The responsibility for the payment of premiums shall remain Grantor's sole responsibility.
Insurance Reports. Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender reports an each existing policy of insurance Showing such Information as Lender may reasonably request including the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) tile amount of the policy; (4) the property insured-, (6) the then current value on the basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral.
Financing Statements. Grantor authorizes Lender to file a UCC financing statement, or alternatively, a copy of this Agreement to perfect Lender's security interest. At Lender's request, Grantor additionally agrees to sign all other documents that are necessary to perfect, protect, and continue Lender's security interest In the Property. Grantor will pay all filing fees, title transfer fees, and other fees and costs involved unless prohibited by law or unless Lender is required by law to pay such fees and costs, Grantor irrevocably appoints Lender to execute documents necessary to transfer title if there is a default. Lender may file a copy of this Agreement as a financing statement. If Grantor changes Grantor's name or address, or the name or address of any person granting a security interest under this Agreement changes, Grantor will promptly notify tile Lender of such change.
GRANTOR'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND TO COLLECT ACCOUNTS. Until default and except as otherwise provided below with respect To accounts and above in the paragraph titled "Transactions Involving Collateral" , Grantor may have possession of the tangible personal property and beneficial use of all the Collateral and may use It in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Related Documents, provided that Grantor's right to possession and beneficial use shall not apply to any Collateral where Possession of the Collateral by Lender is required by law to perfect Lender's security interest in such Collateral. Until otherwise notified by Lender, Grantor may collect any of tile Collateral consisting of accounts. At any time and even though no Event of Default exists. Lander may exercise its rights to collect the accounts and to notify account debtors to make payments directly to Lender for application to the Indebtedness. If Lender at any time has possession of any Collateral, whether before or after an Event of Default, Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and Preservation of the Collateral if Lender takes such action for that purpose as Grantor shall request or as Lender, in Lender's sole discretion, shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, but failure to honor any request by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a failure to exercise reasonable care. Lender shall not be required to take any steps necessary to preserve any rights in the Collateral against prior parties, not to protect, preserve or maintain any security interest given to secure the Indebtedness.
LENDER'S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Grantor's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Grantor's behalf may (But shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, Including but limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for
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Insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity. The Agreement also will secure payment of these amounts, such right shall be III addition to a other rights and remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon Default.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
Payment Default. Granter fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness.
other Defaults. Grantor falls to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Grantor.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Should Borrower or any Grantor default under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Grantor's property or Grantor's or any Grantor's ability to repay the Indebtedness or perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Grantor or on Grantor's behalf under tills Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.
Detective Callateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Grantor's existence as a going business, tile insolvency of Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Grantor's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Grantor.
Creditor at Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Grantor or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Indebtedness. This includes a garnishment of any of Grantor's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Grantor as to the validity or reasonableness of tile claim which is tile basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Grantor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs 'in Grantor's financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Indebtedness is impaired.
Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.
Cure Provisions. If any default, other than a default In payment is curable and if Grantor has not been given a notice of a breach of tile same provision of this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Grantor, after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical,
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default Occurs under this Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured party under the Oregon Uniform Commercial Code. In addition and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:
Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness, including any prepayment penalty which Grantor would be required to pay, immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Grantor.
Assemble Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title and other documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender. Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of and remove tile Collateral. If the Collateral contains other goods not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.
Sell the Collateral. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in Lender's own name or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or private sale. Unless tile Collateral threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold an a recognized market, Lender will give Granter, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale, or the time after which any private sale or any other disposition of the Collateral is to be made. However, no notice need be provided to any person who, after Default occurs, enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving that person's right to notification of sale. The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition. All expenses relating to the disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding, Insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.
Appoint Receiver. Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect tile Rents from the Collateral and apply the proceeds, Over and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness. The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law. Lender's right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount. Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver,
Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts. Lender, either itself or through a receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and revenues from the Collateral. Lender may at any time In Lender's discretion transfer any Collateral into Lender's own name or that of Lender's nominee and receive the payments, rents, income, and revenues therefrom and hold the same as security for the Indebtedness or apply it to payment of the Indebtedness in such order of preference as Lender may determine. Insofar as the Collateral consists of accounts, general intangibles, insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper, chooses in action, or similar property, Lender may demand, collect, receipt for, settle, compromise, adjust, sue for, foreclose, or realize on the Collateral as Lender may determine, whether or not Indebtedness or Collateral is then due. For these purposes, Lender may, on behalf of and in tile name of Grantor, receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to Grantor; change any address to which mail and payments are to be sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money orders, documents of title, instruments and items pertaining to payment, shipment, or storage of any Collateral, To facilitate collection, Lender may notify account debtors and obligors on any Collateral to make payments directly to Lender.
Obtain Deficiency. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Grantor for any deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided 'in this Agreement. Grantor shall be liable for a deficiency even If the transaction described in this subsection is a sale of accounts or chattel paper.
Other Rights and Remedies. Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor under tile provisions of tile Uniform Commercial Code mg may be amended from time to time. In addition. Lender shall have and may exercise any or all other rights and remedies it may have available at law, in equity, or otherwise.
Election of Remedies. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement, the Related Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor's failure to perform, shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and exercise its remedies.
FRAUDS DISCLOSURE. UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY US (LENDER) AFTER OCTOBER 3, 2989 CONVERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSION WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWERS RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY US TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:
Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
Attorneys' fees expenses. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all Of Lender N costs and expenses, including Lender's attorneys fees and Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Grantor shall pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement, Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or Injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Grantor also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with federal law and the laws of the State of Oregon. This Agreement has been accepted by Lander in the State of Oregon.
Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Grantor agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Multnomah County, State of Oregon.
Preference Payments. Any monies Lender pays because of an asserted preference claim in Grantor's bankruptcy will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, shall be payable by Grantor as provided in this Agreement.
No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lander's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lander and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lander's rights or of any of Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lander in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lander.
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by te(efacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if matted, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to tile other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address. For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Grantor's current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Grantor, any notice given by Lender to any Grantor is deemed to be notice given to all Grantors.
Power of Attorney. Grantor hereby appoints Lander as Grantor's irrevocable attorney-in- fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security interest granted In this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties. Lender may at any time, and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as a financing statement, Grantor will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of Lender's security interest in the Collateral.
Waiver of Co-Obligor's Rights. If more than one person is obligated for the Indebtedness, Grantor irrevocably waives, disclaims and relinquishes all claims against such other person which Grantor has or would otherwise have by virtue of payment of tile Indebtedness or any part thereof, specifically Including but not limited to all rights of indemnity, contribution or exoneration.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or un enforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
Successors and Assigns. Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement on transfer of Grantor's interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. If ownership of the Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Grantor, Lender, without notice to Grantor, may deal with Grantor's successors with reference to this Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without releasing Grantor from ilia obligations of this Agreement or liability under the Indebtedness.
Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations, Warranties, and agreements made by Grantor in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Grantor's Indebtedness shall be paid in full.
Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Waive Jury. All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party against any other party.
DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:
Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Commercial Security Agreement, as this Commercial Security Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Commercial Security Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word "Borrower" means POWIN CORPORATION and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all the Collateral as described in the Collateral Description section of this Agreement.
Default. The word "Default" means the Default set forth in this Agreement in ilia section titled "Default".
Environmental Laws. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, Including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, at seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1966, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), tile Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, at seq., tile Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto or intended to protect human health or the environment.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in tile default section of this Agreement.
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means POWIN CORPORATION.
Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Indebtedness.
Guaranty, The word "Guaranty" means tile guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.
Hazardous Substances. The words Hazardous Substances means materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words Hazardous Substances are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws. The term Hazardous Substances also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.
Indebtedness. The word Indebtedness means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and Interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Grantor is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents. Specifically, without limitation, Indebtedness includes all amounts that may be indirectly secured by the Cross-Collateralization provision of this Agreement.
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
Loan No: 6001 (Continued) Page 4
Lender. The word Lender means Sterling Savings Bank, its successors and assigns.
Note. The word "Note" means the Note executed by POWIN CORPORATION in the principal amount of $1,000,000.00 dated June 1, 2005, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement.
Property. The word "Property" means all of Grantor's right title and interest in and to all the Property as described in the Collateral Description" section of this Agreement.
Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.
GRANTOR HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED JUNE 1, 2005.
GRANTOR:
POWIN CORPORATION
By:/s/Joseph H. Lu
JOSEPH H LU, President of POWIN CORPORATION
CHANGE IN TERMS AGREEMENT
Principal |
Loan Date |
Maturity |
Loan No. |
Call/Coll |
Account |
Officer |
Initials |
$650,000.00 |
08-29-2008 |
09-12-2009 |
6001 |
SW CML |
0068476735 |
MDM |
/s/MDM |
References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or items,
Any item above containing "***" has been omitted due to text length limitations.
Borrower:
QBF, INC.
Lender:
Sterling Savings Bank
10005 SW HERMAN RD
Peterkort Commercial Banking Center
TUALATIN, OR 97062
9755 SW Barnes Rd Ste 105
Portland, OR 97225
Principal Amount: $650,000.00
Initial Rate- 5.000%
Date of Agreement: August 29, 2008
DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS. THIS DOCUMENT IS MADE A PART OF THE PROMISSORY NOTE DATED NOVEMBER 9, 2007 IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $650,000.00.
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE IN TERMS. THE MATURITY DATE SHALL BE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2009.
UPON EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT A $650.00 SHALL BE DUE AND PAYABLE.
AFFILIATES.
For purposes of this Agreement, "Affiliates" means a partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company, business trust, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, governmental authority or other entity of whatever mature in which Borrower or Guarantor has a 10 % or greater ownership interest or over which Borrower or Guarantor exerts management or control or other influence. It shall be deemed a default or event of default under the Loan Documents if there has occurred a breach of or default under any term, covenant, agreement, condition, provision, representation or warranty contained in any other agreement, whether now existing or hereafter arising, between Borrower or Its Affiliates and Lender or any part thereof, and the failure of Borrower or its Affiliates to cure such default with the applicable grace period, if any. All financial reporting required by this Agreement or the Loan Documents shall include information from Affiliates. All of the covenants described in the Loan Documents shall be calculated on a consolidated basis, including Affiliates.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
The financial accommodations provided under this Agreement are conditions upon the representations and warranties of Borrower set forth in the Loan Documents having been true and correct when made or given, and being true and correct as of the date hereof. By executing and delivering this Agreement, Borrower confirms that such representations and warranties were true and correct when made or given, and are true and correct as of the date of this Agreement. Borrower makes the following additional representations and warranties:
(a) As of the date of this Agreement, (i) the Loan Documents are in full force and effect; (ii) Borrower is liable to Lender for the payment and performance of all of its obligations under the Loan Documents, as set forth therein, in accordance with their terms and without set off, recoupment, or counter claim; and (iii) Lender has performed all of its obligations with respect to the Loan Documents to this date.
(b) As of the date of this Agreement, Borrower has no disputes with or claims against Lender, and expressly waive(s) any claim with respect to breach or violation by Lender, If any, of the terms and conditions of the Loan Documents in existence as of this date.
(c) There are no other loan commitments, verbal or written, made or claimed to have been made by Lender to Borrower which is not contained in this Agreement and the Loan Documents.
(d) Borrower shall indemnify, defend (using counsel reasonably acceptable to Lender) and hold Lender harmless from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, claims, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) which have been or may be asserted against or incurred by Lender as a result of or in connection with the above matters represented and warranted to Lender by Borrower.
CONTINUING VALIDITY. Except as expressly changed by this Agreement, the terms of the original obligation or obligations, including all agreements evidenced or securing the obligation(s), remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Consent by Lender to this Agreement does not waive Lender's right to strict performance of the obligation(s), as changed, nor obligate Lender to make any future change in terms. Nothing in this Agreement will constitute a satisfaction of the obligation(s) It is the intention of Lender to retain as liable parties all makers and endorsers of the original obligation(s) including accommodation parties, unless a party is expressly released by Lender in writing. Any maker or endorser, including accommodation makers, will not be released by virtue of this Agreement. If any person who signed the original obligation does not sign this Agreement below, then all persons signing below acknowledge that this Agreement is given conditionally, based on the representation to Lender that the non-signing party consents to the changes and provisions of this Agreement or otherwise will not be released by it. This waiver applies not only to any Initial extension, modification or release, but also to all such subsequent actions.
FRAUDS DISCLOSURE. UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY US (LENDER) CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER'S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY US TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT.
BORROWER:
QBF, INC.
By: /s/Joseph H. Lu
JOSEPH H LU, President of QBF, INC.
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
Principal |
Loan Date |
Maturity |
Loan No. |
Call/Coll |
Account |
Officer |
Initials |
$650,000.00 |
11-09-2007 |
09-12-2008 |
6001 |
|
0068476735 |
MDM |
/s/MDM |
References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.
Any Item above containing "***" has been omitted due to text length limitations.
Borrower: QBF, ING.
Lender:
Sterling Savings Bank
10005 SW HERMAN RD
Peterkort Commercial Banking Center
TUALATIN, OR 97062
9755 SW Barnes Rd Ste 105
Portland, OR 97225
THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated November 9, 2007. Is made and executed between QBF, INC. ("Borrower") and Sterling Savings Bank ("Lender") on the following terms and conditions. Borrower has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has applied to Lender for a commercial loan or loans or other financial accommodations, Including those which may be described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement ("Loan"). Borrower understands and agrees that: (A) in granting, renewing, or extending any Loan, Lender is relying upon Borrower's representations, warranties, and agreements as set forth In this Agreement: (B) the granting, renewing, or extending of any Loan by Lender at all times shall be subject to Lender's sole judgment and discretion; and (C) all such Loans shall be and remain subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of November 9, 2007, and shall continue In full force and affect until such time as all of Borrower's Loans in favor of Lender have been paid in full, including principal, Interest, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, and other fees and charges, or until such time as the parties may agree in writing to terminate this Agreement.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender's obligation to make the initial Advance and each subsequent Advance under this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth In this Agreement and in the Related Documents.
Loan Documents. Borrower shall provide to Lender the following documents for the Loan: (1) the Note; (2) guaranties; (3) together with all such Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all In form and substance satisfactory to Lender and Lender's counsel,
Borrower's Authorization. Borrower shall have provided in form and substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the Related Documents. In addition, Borrower shall have provided such other resolutions, authorizations, documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may require.
Payment of Fees and Expenses, Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees, charges, and other expenses which are then due and payable as specified in this Agreement or any Related Document.
Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct.
No Event of Default. There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement or under any Related Document.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement of loan proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan, and at all times any Indebtedness exists:
Organization. Borrower is a corporation for profit which is, and at all times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Oregon. Borrower Is duly authorized to transact business in all other states in which Borrower is doing business, having obtained all necessary filings, governmental licenses and approvals for each state in which Borrower is doing business. Specifically, Borrower is, and at all times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign corporation In all states in which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition. Borrower has the full power and authority to own Its properties and to transact the business in which it is presently engaged or presently proposes to engage. Borrower maintains an office at 10006 SW HERMAN RD, TUALATIN, OR 97062 , Unless Borrower has designated otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which Borrower keeps its books and records including its records concerning the Collateral. Borrower will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of Borrower's state of organization or any change in Borrower's name. Borrower shall do all things necessary to preserve and to keep In full force and effect its existence, rights and privileges, and shall comply with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court applicable to Borrower and Borrower's business activities.
Assumed Business Names. Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or filings required by law relating to all assumed business names used by Borrower. Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is a complete list of all assumed business names under which Borrower does business: None.
Authorization. Borrower's execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and all the Related Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result In a violation of, or constitute a default under (1) any provision of (a) Borrower's articles of incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or (b) any agreement or other Instrument binding upon Borrower or (2) any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower or to Borrower's properties.
Financial Information. Each of Borrower's financial statements supplied to Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower's financial condition as of the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse change in Borrower's financial condition subsequent to the date of the most recent financial statement supplied to Lender. Borrower has no material contingent obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements.
Legal Effect. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or agreement Borrower is required to give under this Agreement when delivered will constitute legal, valid, and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms.
Properties. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously disclosed in Borrower's financial statements or In writing to Lender and as accepted by Lender, and except for property tax liens for taxes not presently due and payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all of Borrower's properties free and clear of all Security Interests, and has not executed any security documents or financing statements relating to such properties. All of Borrower's properties are titled in Borrower's legal name, and Borrower has not used or filed a financing statement under any other name for at least the last five (5) years.
Hazardous Substances. Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, Borrower represents and warrants that: (1) During the period of Borrower's ownership of the Collateral, there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under, about or from any of the Collateral. (2) Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has been (a) any breach or violation of any Environmental Laws; (b) any use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from the Collateral by any prior owners or occupants of any of the Collateral; or (c) any actual or threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any person relating to such matters. (3) Neither Borrower nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other authorized user of any of the Collateral shall use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, dispose of or release any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from any of the Collateral; and any such activity shall be conducted In compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, including without limitation all Environmental Laws. Borrower authorizes Lender and Its agents to enter upon the Collateral to make such Inspections and tests as Lender may deem appropriate to determine compliance of the Collateral with this section of the Agreement, Any inspections or tests made by. Lender shall be at Borrower's expense and for Lender's purposes only and shall not be construed to create any responsibility or liability on the part of Lender to Borrower or to any other Person. The representations and warranties contained herein are based on Borrower's due diligence in investigating the Collateral for hazardous waste and Hazardous Substances. Borrower hereby (1) releases and waives any future claims against Lender for Indemnity or contribution in the event Borrower becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any such laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims, tosses, liabilities, damages, penalties, and expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer resulting from a breach of this section of the Agreement or as a consequence of any use, generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, release or threatened release of a hazardous waste or substance an the Collateral, or as a result of a violation of any Environmental Laws. The provisions of this section of the Agreement, Including the obligation to Indemnify and defend, shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the termination, expiration or satisfaction of this Agreement and shall not be affected by Lender's acquisition of any interest In any of the Collateral, whether by foreclosure or otherwise.
Litigation and Claims. No litigation, claim, investigation, administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Borrower is pending or threatened, and no other event has occurred which may materially adversely affect Borrower's financial condition or properties, other than litigation. claims, or other events, if any, that have been disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing.
Taxes. To the best of Borrower's knowledge, all of Borrower's tax returns and reports that Eire or were required to be filed, have been
filed, and all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been paid in full, except those presently being or to be contested by Borrower in good faith in the ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have been provided.
Lien Priority. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender In writing, Borrower has not entered into or granted any Security Agreements, or permitted the filing or attachment of any Security Interests on or affecting any of the Collateral directly or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower's Loan and Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be superior to Lender's Security Interests and rights in and to such Collateral.
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(Continued)
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Binding Effect. This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements (if any), and all Related Documents are binding upon the signers thereof, as well as upon their successors, representatives and assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, Borrower will:
Notices of Claims and Litigation. Promptly Inform Lender in writing of (1) all material adverse changes in Borrower's financial condition, and (2) all existing and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which could materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial condition of any Guarantor.
Financial Records. Maintain its books and records in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and permit Lender to examine and audit Borrower's books and records at all reasonable times.
Financial Statements. Furnish Lender with the following:
Additional Requirements.
BORROWER SHALL PROVIDE:
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITHIN 120 DAYS OF FISCAL YEAR END AND TAX RETURNS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF FILING FOR GUARANTORS.
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITHIN 46 DAYS OF QUARTER END AND TAX RETURNS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF FILING FOR POWIN CORPORATION.
All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied an a consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.
Additional Information. Furnish such additional Information and statements, as Lender may request from time to time.
Insurance. Maintain fire and other risk Insurance, public liability Insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to Borrower's properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and with Insurance companies acceptable to Lender. Borrower, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not he cancelled or diminished without at least ten (10) days prior written notice to Lender. Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Borrower or any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the Loans, Borrower will provide Lender with such lender's loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require.
Insurance Reports. Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on each existing insurance policy showing such information as Lender may reasonably request, including without limitation the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the properties insured; (5) the then current property values on the basis of which Insurance has been obtained, and the manner of determining those values; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, upon request of Lender (however not more often than annually), Borrower will have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the actual cash value or replacement cost of any Collateral. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by Borrower.
Guaranties. Prior to disbursement of any Loan proceeds, furnish executed guaranties of the Loans in favor of Lender, executed by the guarantors named below, on Lender's forms, and in the amounts and under the conditions set forth in those guaranties.
Names of Guarantors
Amounts
JOSEPH H LU
Unlimited
MEI YI LU
Unlimited
Other Agreements. Comply with all terms and conditions of all other agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower and any other party and notify Lender immediately In writing of any default in connection with any other such agreements.
Loan Proceeds. Use all Loan proceeds solely for Borrower's business operations, unless specifically consented to the contrary by Lender in writing,
Taxes, Charges and Liens. Pay and discharge when due all of its indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all assessments, taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind and nature, imposed upon Borrower or its properties, income, or profits, prior to the date on which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon any of Borrower's properties, income, or profits.
Performance. Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms, conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower and Lender. Borrower shall notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in connection with any agreement.
Operations. Maintain executive and management personnel with substantially the same qualifications and experience as the present executive and management personnel; provide written notice to Lender of any change in executive and management personnel; conduct its business affairs in a reasonable and prudent manner,
Environmental Studies. Promptly conduct and complete, at Borrower's expense, all such investigations, studies, samplings and testings as may be requested by Lender or any governmental authority relative to any substance, or any waste or by-product of any substance defined as toxic or a hazardous substance under applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulation, order or directive, at or affecting any property or any facility owned, leased or used by Borrower.
Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of Borrower's properties, businesses and operations, and to the use or occupancy of the Collateral, including without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities Act. Borrower may contest In good faith any such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has notified Lender in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender's sole opinion, Lender's interests in the Collateral are not jeopardized. Lender may require Borrower to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender, to protect Lender's interest.
Inspection. Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans and Borrower's other properties and to examine or audit Borrower's books, accounts, and records and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower's books, accounts, end records. if Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records (including without limitation computer generated records and computer software programs for the generation of such records) in the possession of a third party, Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party to permit Lender free access to such records at all reasonable times and to provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at Borrower's expense.
Compliance Certificates. Unless waived In writing by Lender, provide Lender at least annually, with a certificate executed by Borrower's chief financial officer, or other officer or person acceptable to Lender, certifying that the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are true and correct as of the date of the certificate and further certifying that, as of the date of the certificate, no Event of Default exists under this Agreement.
Environmental Compliance and Reports. Borrower shall comply in all respects with any and all Environmental Laws; not cause or permit to exist, as a result of an Intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part or on the part of any third party, on property owned and/or occupied by Borrower, any environmental activity where damage may result to the environment, unless such environmental activity is pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a permit issued by the appropriate federal, state or local governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender promptly and in any event within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation, directive, letter or other communication from any governmental agency or instrumentality concerning any intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part in connection with any environmental activity whether or not there is damage to the environment and/or other natural resources.
Additional Assurances. Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory notes, mortgages. deeds of trust, security agreements, assignments, financing statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender or its attorneys may reasonably request to evidence and secure the Loans and to perfect all Security interests.
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
Loan No: 6001
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LENDER'S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if Borrower falls to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Borrower's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Borrower is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Borrower's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving any Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date Incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Borrower. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) he added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender:
Indebtedness and Liens. (1) Except for trade debt incurred in the normal course of business and indebtedness to Lender contemplated by this Agreement, create, incur or assume Indebtedness for borrowed money, including capital leases, (2) sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security interest in, or encumber any of Borrower's assets (except as allowed as Permitted Liens), or (3) sell with recourse any of Borrower's accounts, except to Lender.
Continuity of Operations. (1) Engage in any business activities substantially different then those in which Borrower is presently engaged, (2) cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or consolidate with any other entity, change Its name, dissolve or transfer or sell Collateral out of the ordinary course of business, or (a) pay any dividends on Borrower's stock (other than dividends payable in its stock), provided, however that notwithstanding the foregoing, but only so long as no Event of Default has occurred and Is continuing or would result from the payment of dividends, If Borrower is a "Subchapter S Corporation" (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), Borrower may pay cash dividends on its stock to its shareholders from time to time in amounts necessary to enable the shareholders to pay income taxes and make estimated income tax payments to satisfy their liabilities under federal and state law which arise solely from their status as Shareholders of a Subchapter S Corporation because of their ownership of shares of Borrower's stock, or purchase or retire any of Borrower's outstanding shares or alter or amend Borrower's capital structure.
Loans, Acquisitions and Guaranties. (1) Loan, invest in or advance money or assets to any other person, enterprise or entity, (2) purchase, create or acquire any interest in any other enterprise or entity, or (3) incur any obligation as surety or guarantor other than in the ordinary course of business.
Agreements. Borrower will not enter into any agreement containing any provisions which would be violated or breached by the performance of Borrower's obligations under this Agreement or in connection herewith.
CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan to Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds If: (A) Borrower or any Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or any of the Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any Guarantor has with Lender; (B) Borrower or any Guarantor dies, becomes Incompetent or becomes Insolvent, files a petition in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt; (C) there occurs a material adverse change In Borrower's financial condition, in the financial condition of any Guarantor, or in the value of any Collateral securing any Loan; or (d) any Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit, modify or revoke such Guarantor's guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with Lender; or (e) Lender in good faith deems Itself insecure, even though no Event of Default shall have occurred.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower may open in the future. However, this does not Include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing an the debt against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
Payment Default. Borrower falls to make any payment when due under the Loan.
Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower,
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Borrower or any Grantor defaults under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, In favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Borrower's or any Grantor's property or Borrower's or any Grantor's ability to repay the Loans or perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be In full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding. self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Loan. This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or any Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness. In the event of a death, Lender, at its option, may, but shall not be required to, permit the Guarantor's estate to assume unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a manner satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure any Event of Default.
Change in Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the common stock of Borrower.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Loan is impaired.
Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.
Right to Cure. If any default, other then a default on Indebtedness, is curable and if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, has not been given a notice of a similar default within the preceding twelve (12) months, It may be cured If Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cure the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately Initiate steps which Lender deems In Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continue and complete all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, except where otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Related Documents, all commitments and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any other agreement immediately will terminate (including any obligation to make further Loan Advances or disbursements), and, at Lender's option, all Indebtedness immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type described in the "Insolvency" subsection above, such acceleration shall be automatic and not optional. In addition, Lender shall have all the rights and remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies.
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FRAUDS DISCLOSURE. UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY US (LENDER) CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER'S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY US TO BE ENFORCEABLE, MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:
Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth In this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall he effective unless given In writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
Attorneys' Fees; Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Borrower shall pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services, Borrower also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and era not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.
Consent to Loan Participation. Borrower agrees and consents to Lender's sale or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation interests in the Loan to one or more purchasers, whether related or unrelated to Lender. Lender may provide, without any limitation whatsoever, to any one or more purchasers, or potential purchasers, any information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any other matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any rights to privacy Borrower may have with respect to such matters. Borrower additionally waives any and all notices of sale of participation interests, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such participation interests. Borrower also agrees that the purchasers of any such participation interests will be considered as the absolute owners of such interests in the Loan and will have all the rights granted under the participation agreement or agreements governing the sale of such participation interests. Borrower further waives all rights of offset or counterclaim that it may have now or later against Lender or against any purchaser of such a participation interest and unconditionally agrees that either Lender or such purchaser may enforce Borrower's obligation under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency of any holder of any interest in the Loan. Borrower further agrees that the purchaser of any such participation interests may enforce its interests irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that Borrower may have against Lender.
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Oregon.
Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Washington County, State of Oregon.
No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Borrower, or between Lender and any Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Borrower's or any Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given In writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address. For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep Lender Informed at all times of Borrower's current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Borrower, any notice given by Lender to any Borrower is deemed to be notice given to all Borrowers.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision Illegal, Invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the Illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
Subsidiaries and Affiliates of Borrower. To the extent the context of any provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, including without limitation any representation, warranty or covenant, the word "Borrower" as used in this Agreement shall include all of Borrower's subsidiaries and affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no circumstances shall this Agreement he construed to require Lender to make any Loan or other financial accommodation to any of Borrower's subsidiaries or affiliates,
Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements by or an behalf of Borrower contained in this Agreement or any Related Documents shall bind Borrower's successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns. Borrower shall not, however, have the right to assign Borrower's rights under this Agreement or any interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.
Survival of Representations and Warranties, Borrower understands and agrees that In extending Loan Advances, Lender is relying on all representations, warranties, and covenants made by Borrower In this Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument delivered by Borrower to Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents. Borrower further agrees that regardless of any investigation made by Lender, all such representations, warranties and covenants will survive the extension of Loan Advances and delivery to Lender of the Related Documents, shall be continuing in nature, shall be deemed made and redated by Borrower at the time each Loan Advance Is made, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower's Indebtedness shall be paid in full, or until this Agreement shall be terminated in the manner provided above, whichever Is the last to occur.
Time Is of the Essence. Time Is of the essence In the performance of this Agreement.
Waive Jury. All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial In any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party against any other party.
DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts In lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall Include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms In the Uniform Commercial Code. Accounting words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to them In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect an the date of this Agreement:
Advance. The word "Advance" means a disbursement of Loan funds made, or to be made, to Borrower or on Borrower's behalf on a line of credit or multiple advance basis under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Business Loan Agreement, as this Business Loan Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business Loan Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word "Borrower" means QBF, INC. and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and assigns.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means all property and assets granted as collateral security for a Loan, whether real or personal property, whether granted directly or indirectly, whether granted now or In the future, and whether granted in the form of a security interest, mortgage, collateral mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien, charge, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise,
Environmental Laws. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, Including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. (CERCLA), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1 18011801, et seq.,
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the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto or Intended to protect human health or the environment.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this Agreement.
GAAP, The word "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles.
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means each and all of the persons or entities granting a Security Interest in any Collateral for the Loan, including without limitation all Borrowers granting such a Security Interest.
Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Loan.
Guaranty. The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.
Hazardous Substances. The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when Improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws. The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.
Indebtedness. The word "Indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and Interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents.
Lender. The word "Lender" means Sterling Savings Bank, Its successors and assigns.
Loan. The word "Loan" means any and all loans and financial accommodations from Lender to Borrower whether now or hereafter existing, and however evidenced, including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement from time to time.
Note. The word "Note" means the Note executed by QBF, INC. in the principal amount of $650,000.00 dated November 9, 2007, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement.
Permitted Liens. The words "Permitted Liens" mean (1) liens and security interests securing Indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender; (2) liens for taxes, assessments, or similar charges either not yet due or being contested In good faith; (3) liens of materialmen, mechanics, warehousemen, or carriers, or other like liens arising in the ordinary course of business and securing obligations which are not yet delinquent; (4) purchase money liens or purchase money security Interests upon or in any property acquired or held by Borrower In the ordinary course of business to secure indebtedness outstanding on the date of this Agreement or permitted to be incurred under the paragraph of this Agreement titled "Indebtedness and Liens"; (5) liens and security interests which, as of the date of this Agreement, have been disclosed to and approved by the Lender in writing; and (6) those liens and security interests which In the aggregate constitute an immaterial and insignificant monetary amount with respect to the net value of Borrower's assets.
Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, Collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed In connection with the Loan.
Security Agreement. The words "Security Agreement" mean and Include without limitation any agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements, understandings or other agreements, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise, evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a Security Interest.
Security Interest. The words "Security Interest" mean, without limitation, any and all types of collateral security, present and future, whether in the form of a lien, charge, encumbrance, mortgage, dead of trust, security dead, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.
UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY US (LENDER) CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER'S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY US TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT IS DATED NOVEMBER 9, 2007.
BORROWER:
QBF, INC.
By:/s/Joseph H. Lu
JOSEPH H LU President of QBF, INC.
LENDER:
STERLING SAVINGS BANK
By:/s/Mark M Casl
Authorized Signer
COMMERICAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
Principal |
Loan Date |
Maturity |
Loan No. |
Call/Coll |
Account |
Officer |
Initials |
$600,000.00 |
05-10-2006 |
05-12-2007 |
6001 |
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0068476735 |
MDM |
/s/MDM |
References In the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item,
Any Item above containing "****" has been omitted due to text length limitations.
Grantor:
QBF, INC.
Lender:
Sterling Savings Bank
10005 SW HERMAN RD
Peterkort Business Banking Center
TUALATIN, OR 97062
9755 SW Barnes Road Ste 105
Portland, OR 97225
THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated May 10, 2006, Is made and executed between QBF, INC. ("Grantor") and Sterling Savings Bank ("Lender").
GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. For valuable consideration, Grantor grants to Lender a security interest In the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with respect to the Collateral, In addition to all other rights which Lender may have by law.
COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION. The word "Collateral" as used in this Agreement means the following described property, whether now owned or here after acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located, In which Grantor Is giving to Lender a security interest for the payment of the Indebtedness and performance of all other obligations under the Note and this Agreement:
All Inventory, Chattel Paper, Accounts, Equipment and General Intangibles
In addition, the word "Collateral" also Includes all the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located:
(A) All accessions, attachments, accessories, tools, parts, supplies, replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later.
(B) All products and produce of any of the property described in this Collateral section.
(C) All accounts, general intangibles, Instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, consignment or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section.
(D) All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property described In this Collateral section, and sums due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party's insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or other process.
(E) All records and data relating to any of the property described In this Collateral section, whether In the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of Grantor's right, title, and Interest In and to all computer software required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or date an electronic media.
CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION. In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of Grantor to Lender, or any one or more of them, as wall as all claims by Lender against Grantor or any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note, whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated whether Grantor may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter may become otherwise unenforceable.
FUTURE ADVANCES. In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all future advances made by Lender to Grantor regardless of whether the advances are made a) pursuant to a commitment or b) for the same purposes.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Grantor's accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Grantor holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Grantor may open in the future. However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's charge and setoff rights provided In this paragraph.
GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL. With respect to the Collateral, Grantor represents and promises to Lender that:
Perfection of Security Interest. Grantor agrees to take whatever actions are requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's security Interest in the Collateral, Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and Grantor will note Lender's interest upon any and all chattel paper and Instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession on by Lender. This Is a continuing Security Agreement and will continue in affect even though all or any part of the Indebtedness is paid in full and even though for a period of time Grantor may not be indebted to Lender.
Notices to Lender. Grantor will promptly notify Lender In writing at Lender's address shown above (or such other addresses as Lender may designate from time to time) prior to any (1) change in Grantor's name; (2) change In Grantor's assumed business name(s): (3) change in the management of the Corporation Grantor; (4) change in the authorized signer(s); (5) change in Grantor's principal office address; (6) change In Grantor's state of organization; (7) conversion of Grantor to a new or different type of business entity; or (8) change in any other aspect of Grantor that directly or Indirectly relates to any agreements between Grantor and Lender. No change In Grantor's name or state of organization will take effect until after Lender has received notice.
No Violation. The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate any law or agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is a party, and its certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws do not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement.
Enforceability of Collateral. To the extent the Collateral consists of accounts, chattel paper, or general intangibles, as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code, the Collateral is enforceable in accordance with Its terms, Is genuine, and fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations concerning form, content and manner of preparation and execution, and all persons appearing to be obligated on the Collateral have authority and capacity to contract and are In fact obligated as they appear to be on the Collateral. At the time any account becomes subject to a security interest in favor of Lender, the account shall be a good and valid account representing an undisputed, bona fide indebtedness incurred by the account debtor, for merchandise held subject to delivery instructions or previously shipped or delivered pursuant to a contract of sale, or for services previously performed by Grantor with or for the account debtor. So long as this Agreement remains in effect Grantor shall not, without Lender's prior written consent, compromise, settle, adjust, or extend payment under or with regard to any such Accounts. There shall be no setoffs or counterclaims against any of the Collateral, and no agreement shall have been made under which any deductions or discounts may he claimed concerning the Collateral except those disclosed to Lender in writing.
Location of the Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, Grantor agrees to keep the Collateral for to the extent the Collateral consists of Intangible property such as accounts or general Intangibles, the records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor's address shown above or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender. Upon Lender's request, Grantor will deliver to Lender In form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real properties and Collateral locations relating to Grantor's operations, Including without limitation the following: (1) all real property Grantor owns or Is purchasing; (2) all real property Grantor Is renting or leasing; (3) all storage facilities Grantor owns, rents, leases, or uses; and (4) all other properties where Collateral Is or may he located.
Removal of the Collateral, Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, including the sales of Inventory, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing location without Lender's prior written consent. To the extent that the Collateral consists of vehicles, or other titled property, Grantor shall not take or permit any action which would require application fur certificates of title for the vehicles outside the State of Oregon, without Lender's prior written consent. Grantor shall, whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact location of the Collateral.
Transactions Involving Collateral. Except for Inventory sold or accounts collected in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, or as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral. While Grantor Is not In default under this Agreement, Grantor may sell Inventory, but only in the ordinary course of its business and only to buyers who quality as a buyer in the ordinary course of business. A safe in the ordinary course of Grantor's business does not Include a transfer in partial or total satisfaction of a debt or any bulk sale. Grantor shall not pledge, mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than the security interest provided for in this Agreement, without
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the prior written consent of Lender. This includes security interests even If junior In right to the security interests granted under this Agreement. Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be hold in trust for Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or other disposition. Upon receipt, Grantor shall immediately deliver any such proceeds to Lender,
Title. Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that Grantor holds good and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all lions and encumbrances except for the lien of this Agreement. No financing statement covering any of the Collateral Is on file In any public office other than those which reflect the security interest created by this Agreement or to which Lender has specifically consented. Grantor shall defend Lender's rights in the Collateral against the claims and demands of all other persons.
Repairs and Maintenance. Grantor agrees to keep and maintain, and to cause others to keep and maintain, the Collateral in good order, repair and condition at all times while this Agreement remains in affect. Grantor further agrees to pay when due all claims for work done a" , or services. rendered or material furnished in connection with the Collateral so that no lien or encumbrance may ever attach to or be filed against the Collateral.
Inspection of Collateral. Lender and Lender's designated representatives and agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine and inspect the Collateral wherever located.
Taxes, Assessments and Liens. Grantor will pay when due all taxes, assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon this Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the Indebtedness, or upon any of the other Related Documents. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender's Interest In the Collateral Is not jeopardized In Lender's sale opinion. If the Collateral Is subjected to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15) days, Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to Lender In an amount adequate to provide for the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs, attorneys' fees or other charges that could accrue as a result of foreclosure or sale of the Collateral. In any contest Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any fine[ adverse judgment before enforcement against the Collateral. Grantor shall name Lender as an additional obligee under any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings. Grantor further agrees to furnish Lender with evidence that such taxes, assessments, and governmental and other charges have been paid in full and In a timely manner. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is In good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender's Interest in the Collateral Is not jeopardized,
Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Grantor shall comply promptly with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental authorities, now or hereafter in affect, applicable to the ownership, production, disposition, or use of the Collateral, including all laws or regulations relating to the undue erosion of highly-erodible land or relating to the conversion of wetlands for the production of an agricultural product or commodity. Grantor may contest In good faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral, in Lender's opinion, Is not jeopardized.
Hazardous Substances, Grantor represents and warrants that the Collateral never has been, and never will be so long as this Agreement remains a lien on the Collateral, used In violation of any Environmental Laws or for the generation, manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance. The representations and warranties contained herein are based on Grantor's due diligence In Investigating the Collateral for Hazardous Substances. Grantor hereby (1) releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any Environmental Laws, and (2) agrees to Indemnify and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims and losses resulting from a breach of this provision of this Agreement. This obligation to Indemnify shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the satisfaction of this Agreement,
Maintenance of Casualty Insurance. Grantor shall procure and maintain all risks Insurance, Including without [imitation fire, theft and liability coverage together with such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and Issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least ten (10) days' prior written notice to Lender and not Including any disclaimer of the insurer's liability for failure to give such a notice. Each Insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired In any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security Interest, Grantor will provide Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. If Grantor at any time falls to obtain or maintain any insurance as required under this Agreement, Lender may (but shall not be obligated to) obtain such insurance as Lender deems appropriate, including If Lender so chooses "single interest insurance," which will cover only Lender's Interest In the Collateral.
Application of Insurance Proceeds. Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to the Collateral, whether or not such casualty or loss is covered by insurance. Lender may make proof of loss If Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty. All proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, Including accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the Collateral, If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure, pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration. If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of the Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to pay all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor. Any proceeds which have not been disbursed within six (6) months after their receipt and which Grantor has not committed to the repair or restoration of the Collateral shall be used to prepay the Indebtedness.
Insurance Reserves. Lender may require Grantor to maintain with Lender reserves for payment of Insurance premiums, which reserves shall be created by monthly payments from Grantor of a sum estimated by Lender to be sufficient to produce, at least fifteen (15) days before the premium due date, amounts at least equal to the Insurance premiums to be paid. If fifteen (15) days before payment is due, the reserve funds are insufficient, Grantor shall upon demand pay any deficiency to Lender. The reserve funds shall be held by Lender as a general deposit and shell constitute a non-interest-bearing ring account which Lender may satisfy by payment of the insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor as they became due. Lender does not hold the reserve funds in trust for Grantor, and Lender is not the agent of Grantor for payment of the Insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor. The responsibility for the payment of premiums shall remain Grantor's sale responsibility.
Insurance Reports. Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender reports on such existing policy of Insurance showing such information as Lender may reasonably request including the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the property Insured; (5) the then current value on the basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral.
Financing Statements. Grantor authorizes Lender to file a UCC financing statement, or alternatively, a copy of this Agreement to perfect Lender's security interest. At Lender's request, Grantor additionally agrees to sign all other documents that are necessary to perfect, protect, and continue Lender's security Interest in the Property. Grantor will pay all filing fees, title transfer fees, and other fees and Costs involved unless prohibited by law or unless Lender is required by law to pay such fees and costs. Grantor irrevocably appoints Lender to execute documents necessary to transfer title if there Is a default. Lender may file a copy of this Agreement as a financing statement. if Grantor changes Grantor's name or address, or the name or address of any person granting a security interest under this Agreement changes, Grantor will promptly notify the Lender of such change.
GRANTOR'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND To COLLECT ACCOUNTS. Until default and except as otherwise provided below with respect to accounts and above In the paragraph titled "Transactions Involving Collateral" , Grantor may have possession of the tangible personal property and beneficial use of all the Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Related Documents, provided that Grantor's right to possession and beneficial use shall not apply to any Collateral where possession of the Collateral by Lender Is required by law to perfect Lender's security interest in such Collateral. Until otherwise notified by Lender, Grantor may collect any of the Collateral consisting of accounts. At any time and even though no Event of Default exists, Lender may exercise its rights to collect the accounts and to notify account debtors to make payments directly to Lender for application to the Indebtedness, If Lender at any time has possession of any Collateral, whether before or after an Event of Default, Lender shall he deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and preservation of the Collateral if Lender takes such action for that purpose as Grantor shall request or as Lender, In Lender's sale discretion, shall deem appropriate tinder the circumstances, but failure to honor any request by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a failure to exercise reasonable care. Lender shall not he required to take any steps necessary to preserve any rights In the Collateral against prior parties, nor to protect, preserve or maintain any security interest given to secure the Indebtedness.
LENDER'S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender's Interest in the Collateral or if Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Grantor's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor Is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender an Grantor's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, Including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for
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insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will than beer Interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date Incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any Installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity. The Agreement also will secure payment of these amounts. Such right shall he In addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon Default.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
Payment Default. Grantor fails to make any payment when duo under the Indebtedness.
Other Defaults, Grantor falls to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained In this Agreement or In any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Grantor.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Should Borrower or any Grantor default under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, In favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Grantor's property or Grantor's or any Grantor's ability to repay the Indebtedness or perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Grantor or on Grantor's behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents Is false or misleading In any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lion) at any time and for any reason.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Grantor's existence as a going business, the insolvency of Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Grantor's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Grantor.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Grantor or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Indebtedness. This includes a garnishment of any of Grantor's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply If there Is a good faith dispute by Grantor as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and If Grantor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, In an amount determined by Lender, In Its sale discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or Guarantor dies or becomes Incompetent or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs In Grantor's financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance at the Indebtedness is Impaired.
Insecurity. Lender In good faith believes itself insecure.
Cure Provisions. If any default, other than a default In payment is curable and if Grantor has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12) months, It may be cured if Grantor, after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately Initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default occurs under this Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured party under the Oregon Uniform Commercial Code. In addition and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:
Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness, including any prepayment penalty which Grantor would be required to pay, Immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Grantor.
Assemble Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title and other documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make It available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender. Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of and remove the Collateral. If the Collateral contains other goods not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.
Sell the Collateral. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in Lender's own name or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or private sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to decline speedily in value or Is of a type customarily sold an a recognized market, Lender will give Grantor, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale, or the time after which any private sale or any other disposition of the Collateral is to be made. However, no notice need be provided to any person who, after Default occurs, enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving that person's right to notification of sale. The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met If such notice Is given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition. All expenses relating to the disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding, Insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable an demand, with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.
Appoint Receiver. Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the Rents from the Collateral and apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness. The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law. Lender's right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount. Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver.
Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts. Lender, either Itself or through a receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and revenues from the Collateral. Lender may at any time in Lender's discretion transfer any Collateral into Lender's own name or that of Lender's nominee and receive the payments, rents, income, and revenues therefrom and hold the same as security for the Indebtedness or apply it to payment of the Indebtedness In such order of preference as Lender may determine. Insofar as the Collateral consists of accounts, general intangibles, insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper, choses In action, or similar property, Lender may demand, collect, receipt for, settle, compromise, adjust, sue for, foreclose, or realize on the Collateral as Lender may determine, whether or not Indebtedness or Collateral is then due, For these purposes, Lender may, an behalf of and in the name of Grantor, receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to Grantor; change any address to which mail and payments are to be sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money orders, documents of title, Instruments and items pertaining to payment, shipment, or storage of any Collateral. To facilitate collection, Lender may notify account debtors and obligors on any Collateral to make payments directly to Lender.
Obtain Deficiency. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Grantor for any deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided In this Agreement. Grantor shall be liable for a deficiency even If the transaction described in this subsection Is a sale of accounts or chattel paper.
Other Rights and Remedies. Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time. In addition, Lender shall have and may exercise any or all other rights and remedies it may have available at law, in equity, or otherwise.
Election of Remedies, Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement, the Related Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently, Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor's failure to perform, shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and exercise its remedies.
FRAUDS DISCLOSURE. UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY US (LENDER) CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER'S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY US TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
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Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
Attorneys' Fees; Expenses. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, Incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Grantor shall pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there Is a lawsuit, Including attorneys' fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or Injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Grantor also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extant not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Oregon.
Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Grantor agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Multnomah County, State of Oregon.
Preference Payments. Any monies Lender pays because of an asserted preference claim in Grantor's bankruptcy will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, shall be payable by Grantor as provided In this Agreement.
No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission an the part of Lender In exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender Is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender In any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent Instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited In the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address. For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender Informed at all times of Grantor's current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by low, if there is more than one Grantor, any notice given by Lender to any Grantor Is deemed to be notice given to all Grantors.
Power of Attorney. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor's irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security Interest granted In this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties. Lender may at any time, and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as a financing statement. Grantor will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of Lender's security Interest In the Collateral.
Waiver of Co-Obligor's Rights. If more than one person Is obligated for the Indebtedness, Grantor Irrevocably waives, disclaims and relinquishes all claims against such other person which Grantor has or would otherwise have by virtue of payment of the Indebtedness or any part thereof, specifically Including but not limited to all rights of Indemnity, contribution or exoneration.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, Invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be Considered modified so that It becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot he so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the Illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
Successors and Assigns. Subject -to any limitations stated in this Agreement on transfer of Grantor's interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and Inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. If ownership of the Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Grantor, Lender, without notice to Grantor, may deal with Grantor's successors with reference to this Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without releasing Grantor from the obligations of this Agreement or liability under the Indebtedness.
Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties, and agreements made by Grantor In this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Grantor's Indebtedness shall be paid In full.
Time is of the Essence. Time Is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Waive Jury. All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party against any other party.
DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used In this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts In lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall Include the plural, and the plural shall Include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not otherwise defined In this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms In the Uniform Commercial Code:
Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Commercial Security Agreement, as this Commercial Security Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Commercial Security Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word "Borrower" means QBF, INC. and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all the Collateral as described In the Collateral Description section of this Agreement.
Default. The word "Default" means the Default set forth In this Agreement In the section titled "Default".
Environmental Laws. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq, ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto or intended to protect human health or the environment.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this Agreement.
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means QBF, INC..
Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Indebtedness.
Guaranty. The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, Including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.
Hazardous Substances. The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very broadest sense and Include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental. Laws. The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes, without limitation, petroleum, including crude oil and any fraction thereof and asbestos.
Indebtedness. The word "Indebtedness" means the Indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, Including all principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Grantor is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents. Specifically, without limitation, Indebtedness includes the future advances set forth in the Future Advances
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provision, together with all interest thereon and all amounts that may be indirectly secured by the Cross-Collateralization provision of this Agreement.
Lender. The word "Lender" means Sterling Savings Bank, its successors and assigns.
Note. The word "Note" means the Note executed by QBF, INC. In the principal amount of 0500,000.00 dated May 10, 2006, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement.
Property. The word "Property" means all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all the Property as described in the "Collateral Description" section of this Agreement.
Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral Mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed In connection with the Indebtedness.
GRANTOR HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED MAY I 10, 2006.
GRANTOR:
QBF, INC.
BY:/s/Joseph H. Lu
JOSEPH H LU President of QBF, INC.
THIS LEASE made and entered into this First day of April 2007,
by and between David W. Shepherd and Gail M. Shepherd hereinafter referred to as Lessor,
and QBF, Inc. FIN-.#20-4476735, hereinafter referred to as Lessee,
WITNESSETH: In consideration of the covenants herein, the Lessor hereby leases unto the Lessee those certain premises, as is, situated in the City of Tualatin, County of Washington and State of Oregon, hereinafter called the premises, described as follows:
Approximately 38,467 square feet of floor space consisting of office and a portion of plant area within a multi tenant 40,000 square foot industrial building and a portion of yard area, commonly known as 10005 S.W. Herman Road, Tualatin, Washington County, Oregon 97062, situated on a 2.9 acre parcel set out in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the premises commencing with the First day of April, 2007 and ending at midnight on the 31 st day of March, 2008, which is the term of this lease, lessee agrees to pay, at mailing address to Lessor:
P.O. Box 8223, Rancho Santa Fe, California 92067, at the following times and in the following amounts, to wit:
1.
$13,520.00 USA currency tendered herewith as security deposit,
2.
$13,520.00 USA currency tendered herewith as first month's rent, payable in advance
3.
$13,520.00 USA currency tendered herewith as last month's rent in advance as a deposit, for a total of
$40,560.00 in consideration hereof paid by Lessee upon execution of this lease, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Lessor does hereby lease, demise and let unto the Lessee the premises for the term hereinabove described,
and of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained to be kept and performed,
The Lessee does hereby covenant and agree to and with the Lessor as follows:
1.
On or before the first day of each month, Lessee shall pay to Lessor the sum of $13,520.00 USA currency tendered as the monthly rental, payable monthly in advance for each and every calendar month during said term of this lease, and shall pay such other charges as are provided for herein, payable within fifteen (15) business days upon demand.
2.
To pay said monthly rental promptly in advance on the dates and in the manner herein stipulated.
3.
To continuously use said premises during the entire term of this lease for industrial parts and equipment, warehouse, distribution and office purposes and not otherwise.
4.
Not to assign, transfer, pledge, hypothecate, surrender or dispose of this lease or any interest thereof, nor sublet the said premises or any portion thereof, nor permit any other entity, person or persons to occupy the same or any portion thereof. This lease is personal to lessee; lessee's interests, in whole or in part, cannot be sold , assigned, transferred, seized or taken by operation at law, or under or by virtue of any execution or legal process, attachment or proceedings instituted against the lessee, or in any other manner.
5.
The Lessee shall regularly occupy and use the premises for the conduct of Lessee's business and shall not abandon or vacate the premises for more than ten days without written approval of Lessor.
6.
To make no unlawful, improper or offensive use of said premises or any portion thereof; the lessee will not suffer any strip or waste thereof, the lessee will not permit any objectionable noise or odor to escape or to be emitted from the premises or do anything or permit anything to be done upon or about the premises in any way tending to create a nuisance, the lessee will not sell or permit to be sold any product , substance or service upon or about the premises excepting such as lessee may be licensed by law to sell and as may be herein expressly permitted,
7.
The Lessee will not allow the premises at any time to fail into such a state of repair or disorder or do anything in or about said premises which will or may increase the fire hazard thereon the Lessee will not install any power
machinery on the premises except under the supervision and with written consent of the Lessor; the Lessee will not store gasoline or other highly combustible materials on the premises at any time; the Lessee will not use the premises in such a way or for such a purpose that the fire insurance rate on the improvements on the premises is thereby increased or that would prevent the Lessor from taking advantage of any rulings of any agency of the state in which the premises are situated, or which would not allow the Lessor to obtain reduced premium rates for long term fire insurance policies. The Lessee will at all times use, keep and occupy said premises and every part thereof in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Insurance Services Office in whose territory the leased premises are located and those having like authority in fire insurance matters to the end that during the term of this lease or any extension or renewal thereof there shall be no increase in the present or future fire insurance rates on said premises by reason of any act or omission on the part of the Lessee; and not to do or allow to be done anything in or about said premises which will or may prevent the Lessor from taking advantage of any ruling of said Insurance Services Office, or those having like authority, allowing the Lessor to obtain reduced premium rates for long term fire and liability insurance.
8.
The Lessee shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Material to be brought upon, kept or used in or about the premises by Lessee, its agents, employees, contractors or invitees without prior written consent of Lessor, which consent will I not be unreasonably withheld so long as Lessee demonstrates to Lessor's reasonable satisfaction that such Hazardous Material is necessary or useful to Lessee's business and will be used, kept and stored in a manner that will comply at all times with all reporting and all laws regulating any such Hazardous Material so brought upon or used or kept on or about the premises.
9.
The Lessee shall comply at Lessee's own expense with all statutes of the United States and/or all ordinances, rules, regulations and laws of all applicable local, city, county, state, federal and/or other public authority respecting the reporting, maintenance, upkeep, operation and use of said premises, fixtures and appliances therein, all at Lessee's own expense. Lessee shall obtain and display all required business permits and licenses therefore and prepare and deliver reports and surveys as requested by the same. These include, without limitation, all laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to air and water quality, Hazardous Materials as herein defined, waste disposal, air emissions and other environmental matters. As used herein, Hazardous Material means any hazardous or toxic substance, material or waste, including but not limited to those substances, materials and waste listed in the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Table or by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous substances and amendments thereto, petroleum products, or such other substances, materials and waste that are or become regulated under any applicable local, state or federal law.
10. The Lessor shall not be required to make any repairs, alterations, additions or improvements to or upon the premises during the term of this lease, except only those hereinafter specifically provided for; the Lessee here' by agrees to maintain and keep the premises, including all interior and exterior walls and doors, mechanical equipment including heating ventilating and cooling systems, interior wiring, plumbing and drain pipes to sewers in good order and repair during the entire term of this lease at Lessee's own cost and expense, and to replace all glass which may be cracked, broken or damaged during the term hereof in the windows and doors of the premises with glass or as good or better quality as that now in use.
11. Lessee shall, at its own expense, keep the premises and perimeter walkways and roadways free and clear of ice, snow, rubbish, debris and obstructions. The Lessee will not permit rubbish, debris, ice or snow to accumulate on the perimeter exterior or roof of the building so as to stop up or obstruct drainage, gutters or downspouts or cause damage to the exterior of the building or roof and will save harmless and protect the Lessor against any injury whether to Lessor's or to Lessee's property or to any other person, entity or property caused by Lessee's failure in that regard.
12. The Lessee will not make any changes in or additions to said premises.
13. The Lessee will not overload the floors of said premises in such a way as to cause an undue or serious stress or strain upon the building or any part thereof; the Lessor shall at all times and at Lessee expense, have the right and privilege of calling upon any reliable architect or engineer whom he may select to decide whether or not the floors of said premises or any part thereof are being overloaded so as to cause any undue or serious stress or strain upon said building or any art thereof. The decision of such architect or engineer shall be final and binding upon the Lessee in said matter. In the event that such architect or engineer shall find that the stress or strain is sufficient to endanger or injure said building or any part thereof, then the Lessee will immediately relieve such stress or strain either by reinforcing the building at his own expense or by lightening in a manner satisfactory to the Lessor the load causing such stress or strain.
14. The Lessor, or his agents and representatives, may at any and all reasonable times, enter into or upon said premises or any part thereof for the purpose of examining the condition thereof, and Lessor may to the extent practical upon 48 hours prior notice place an appropriate "For Rent' sign upon said premises for a period of 120 days from the end of the term of this lease, and/or any extension thereof. Lessor may enter into or upon said premises at any time for the purpose of making repairs to or improvements, at his own expense, in any part of the building in which said premises are located as he may deem necessary with the understanding that Lessor will cooperate with the Lessee so as not to impair Lessee's business activities and Lessee waives any claim to damages, including loss of business resulting therefrom.
15. The Lessee will keep said property, both the land, building and improvements free from all liens of every kind, type and description caused or incurred by any act or omission of the Lessee, and the Lessee shall not have the right or authority to incur any mechanics', laborers', or any other liens that would be binding against the Lessor's interest in said leased premises.
16. The Lessee will promptly, and as the bills therefore become due and payable, pay for any and all water and/or other vendor, supplier and/or utility service used by Lessee in or about said premises during the term of this lease or any extension thereof, whether such bills be presented before or after the termination of the occupancy of said premises by the Lessee.
17. The Lessee will, at the end of said term, or upon any sooner termination of this lease, to quit and deliver up said premises to the Lessor peaceably and quietly, broom-clean, garbage, waste and debris free, including removal and reporting of any hazardous waste, and in as good order and condition, reasonable use and wear thereof, fire and other unavoidable casualties alone excepted, as the same now are or may hereafter be put into during the term of this lease.
It is further mutually agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
18. The Lessee herein agrees to accept the premises in their present condition and any alterations, additions, improvements, or repairs thereto during the life of this lease shall be made and paid for at the sole cost and expense of said Lessee, and said alterations, approved additions, improvements or repairs, including electric wiring and conduits, plumbing fixtures and pipes, and interior wall decorations, shall thereupon become a part and parcel of the premises hereby leased, excepting only movable plant and office fixtures which are not attached to or made a part of the premises. The Lessee shall not be held responsible for the roof of said building, unless through neglect or abuse said Lessee causes same to be damaged. Lessor shall repair and maintain all structural elements of the leased premises, specifically the walls, roof and foundation.
19. The Lessor shall in no event be liable for any accident or injury to any goods or person whatsoever occurring in or about said premises, which accident or injury is caused by or arises out of the failure of the Lessee to observe any covenant, agreement or condition of this lease, or any statute or municipal ordinance, or which is caused by or arises out of any negligence on the part of any agent or employee of the Lessee or of any person Ming work under contract or otherwise for the Lessee; and the Lessor shall not be responsible or liable in any way for the injury or death of any person or damage to any property caused in or about the premises unless due to act or omission of Lessor; nor shall the Lessor be liable for any damage or loss suffered by the business or occupation of the Lessee arising or resulting from any such accident or injury to any goods Or person happening in or about the premises. The Lessee does hereby jointly and severally covenant to save the Lessor harmless from any loss, damage or liability resulting from or arising out of any such accident or injury (except those based on Lessors own acts or negligence), and in the event of any suit or action for damages being brought by any person whomsoever, the Lessee agrees at his own cost and expense to defend the Lessor against any such suit or action and any and all appeals therefrom, and to satisfy and discharge any judgment that may be awarded against the Lessor on account thereof.
20. The Lessor shall not be liable for any injury to the goods, stock or property of the Lessee or any other person in or upon said premises, resulting from fire or the collapse of said leased premises or any portion thereof, or from any other cause including, but not limited to, damage by water, gas or steam, or by reason of any electrical apparatus in or about said premises.
21. This lease is intended and shall be deemed to be personal to the Lessee, and may at the option of the Lessor be forthwith terminated if this lease or the rights of the Lessee herein be transferred or attempted to be transferred by judicial process, or if the Lessee shall attempt to transfer the same otherwise than as herein provided, or if the Lessee
shall become bankrupt or insolvent, or if his property or any part thereof be placed in charge of a receiver by order of any court.
22. In the event of the damage or destruction of said leased premises or of the building of which they are a part, by fire or fire and water or other casualty to the extent of 25% per centum or more of the sound value thereof prior to the casualty, the Lessor may elect either to reconstruct or not to reconstruct the same. If the election be not to reconstruct the said premises, then this lease shall terminate as of the date of said casualty. If, however, the damage so occasioned shall not amount to said per centum of the sound value thereof prior to the casualty, then the Lessor shall repair said premises with all convenient speed. In either event, if the Lessor shall reconstruct or repair the premises or the portion thereof damaged by casualty, he shall have the right to take possession of and occupy, to the exclusion of the Lessee, all of the premises or any part thereof, for the purpose of such reconstruction or repair; and the Lessee hereby agrees to vacate, upon request, all or any part of said premises which the Lessor may reasonably require for said purposes; and for the period of time between the date of such casualty and until said work shall have been completed, there shall be such an abatement of rent, not to exceed 25% thereof, as the nature of the injury or damage, and its interference with the occupancy of the premises by the Lessee, shall warrant. But if said premises shall be but slightly injured and the damage so occasioned shall not cause any material interference with the occupancy of the premises by the Lessee, then there shall be no abatement of rent and the Lessor shall repair said premises with all convenient speed.
23. In the event that all of the demised premises or so much thereof as shall materially affect the ability of the Lessee to conduct his business therein, shall be taken, condemned or purchased by an authority having the power of eminent domain, then this lease shall terminate and be void from the time when possession thereof is required for the public use, and such taking shall not operate as or be deemed an eviction of the Lessee or a breach of the Lessor's covenant for quiet enjoyment . Lessee shall pay all rent due and perform all covenants up to the time possession is required for public use. In the vent only a part of the demised premises shall be so taken by an authority having the right of eminent domain, which does not materially affect the right of the Lessee to conduct his business therein, then the rentals reserved shall be abated in proportion to the loss of occupancy of the Lessee and in case the parties can not agree upon a reasonable abatement in that regard, the matter shall be submitted for decision to arbitration between the parties in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Lessor shall receive the entire amount of the award of just compensation paid or made by such authority without deduction for any estate or interest of the Lessee. Lessor shall refund any prepaid rental to the Lessee.
24. Any holding over by the Lessee after expiration of the term of this lease or any extension thereof, shall be at a monthly rental $2,000 per month higher that the last rental due under the terms of this lease, as tenant from month to month only, and not otherwise, and such holding over shall not be deemed to operate as a renewal or extension of this lease, but shall only create a tenancy at sufferance which may be terminated at will at any time by the Lessor.
25. This lease is not intended to grant to the Lessee any rights to light and air by means of openings in the walls of said premises located in whole or in part on interior building lines, nor is this lease intended to grant to the Lessee any rights to modify, excavate or alter the land.
26. The Lessee agrees that it will not use the outside walls of said premises or any part thereof for the display of Lessee's name and business or for any advertising purpose whatsoever, whether by painting thereon or by suspending any banner therefrom. The Lessee may not place within the windows or thereon any banners or signs. It is the spirit and intent of the provisions of this paragraph and the understanding and agreement of the parties hereto that the leased premises shall I times be neat and attractive in appearance, and the Lessee agrees that he will do nothing in contravention of such understanding and agreement.
27. Any waiver by the Lessor of a breach of any of the terms, covenants, agreements or conditions hereof, shall not be
deemed a continuing waiver upon his part.
28. In the event that suit or action is instituted by Lessor or Lessee to enforce compliance with any of the terms, covenants and conditions of this agreement on the part of the other to be kept and performed, the prevailing party shall recover in addition to the costs and disbursements provided by statute such sums as the court may adjudge reasonable as attorney fees and in the event of appeal, such further sum as may be fixed by the appellate court on appeal in such suit or action.
29. The Lessee has examined and knows the condition of the premises, and no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the condition thereof have been made by the Lessor, or Lessor's agents, that are not herein set forth,
30. All rights, remedies and liabilities herein given to or imposed upon either of the parties hereto shall extend to the heirs, executors, administrators, successors in interest, representatives and (so far as this lease and the term hereby created are assignable hereunder) to the assigns of said parties.
31. Wheresoever the word "Lessor" or "Lessee" is used herein, it relates also to the Lessors or Lessees, jointly and severally, if there be more than one Lessor or Lessee herein, and to their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest and assigns; and the pronouns used herein shall be construed in each instance as meaning "he" or "his", "she" or "her", "they" or "their", "it" or "its", as the context and the sense and general purport of this instrument may require.
32. Any notices herein provided to be given by Lessor to Lessee shall be deemed to be delivered if mailed by regular United States mail addressed to Lessee as follows:
Attn: Mr. Joseph Lu
Powin (USA) Corporation
6975 S.W. Sandburg Road, Suite 326,
Tigard, Oregon 97223.
33. and any such notices herein to be given by Lessee to Lessor shall be deemed to be delivered if mailed by regular United States mail addressed to Lessor as follows:
David and Gail Shepherd
P.O. Box 8223
Rancho Santa Fe, California 92067.
34. To the extent they may do so without prejudice to any rights under any policy of insurance which either Lessee or, Lessor may have or obtain, each does release the other from any claim either may have against the other for which the claimant is required to have insurance hereunder, and each does agree neither will make any claim against or seek to recover from the other for any loss or damage resulting from fire or other hazard in protection against which the claimant is required to have insurance hereunder. Lessee will name Lessor as additional insured on Lessee's insurance policies as required hereunder.
35, Lessor and Lessee agree that said lease is a TRIPLE NET LEASE to Lessee, in which Lessee will pay the Current real property taxes, fire and extended coverage insurance and building maintenance and upkeep, both interior and exterior, (excluding structural elements specifically the walls, roof and building foundation) including landscaping and yard maintenance, perimeter yard and parking lot cleaning and to include all charges levied against the entire described property during the term of this lease.
36. Lessor shall provide a copy of the applicable bills for taxes, insurance and other charges to be billed to Lessee, and upon presentation of the billing, the amounts due shall be payable within 15 days after Lessor bills for same.
37. In accordance with the terms of this lease, Lessor and Lessee agree that Lessee shall pay for all utilities consumed on or in the lease premise including telephone, water, garbage removal, electricity and gas, which are separately metered and/or billed.
38. Lessee shall, during the term of this lease and any extensions or renewals thereof, procure, and have in force during the term off the lease, all at Lessee's expense, the following insurance coverages: a property insurance policy written on a Special Coverages Form, including coverage for Production Machinery with Broad Form Boiler and Machinery Coverages, Comprehensive General Liability including coverage for Operations and Products and Completed Operations and non-owned and hired automobile liability and contractual liability, and Statutory Workmen's Compensation. The property coverage for the building and machinery is to be insured at full replacement cost with limits of not less than $3,000,000 for the building and $5,000,000 for machinery and contents. The Comprehensive General Liability Limits shall be no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 Aggregate. The buyer is to provide proof of such insurance to David and Gail Shepherd as Lessors and Qualtec Services Company and shall include as additional insured David and Gail Shepherd as Lessors for the term of this lease and any renewals thereof and Qualtec Services Company as additional insured as long as Qualtec has any insurable interest(s) in the property located at its present location of 10005 S.W. Herman Road Tualatin, Oregon 97062. Dave and Gail Shepherd shall also be named as Loss Payee as respects their interest in the above mentioned property
and equipment. The additional insured protection shall be written on a primary, non-contributory basis. Certificates of Insurance evidencing such insurance and bearing endorsements requiring 30 days written notice of cancellation, for other than non-payment of premium, shall be furnished to lessor at the time of closing and annual there after. The insurance coverages shall be written with a company that is acceptable to the lessor, The insurance company (ies) shall have an AM Best Rating of A or better.
39. Security Deposit. It is acknowledged by Lessor and Lessee that Lessee has paid to Lessor $13,520.00 as security deposit and not as rent, which said Security Deposit shall be refundable within 30 days after expiration of this lease or any extension or renewal hereof if the Lessee has complied with all terms and conditions herein. The Lessor may claim from the said security deposit amounts reasonably necessary to remedy Lessee's defaults in the performance of this lease, including costs associated with alarm, locks and keys, for interior and exterior premises, yard cleanup, Interior and exterior cleanup, environmental inspection, reports and any required cleanup or to repair damages to the premises caused by the Lessee in excess of normal wear and tear.
40. Either party will, within 15 days after notice from the other party, execute and deliver to the other party a certificate stating whether or not this Lease has been modified and is in full force and effect, and specifying any modifications or alleged breaches by either party. A certificate stating whether or not this Lease has been modified and is in full force shall also state the amount of the monthly base rent, the dates to which rent has been paid in advance, and the amount of any security deposit or prepaid rent. Failure to deliver the certificate within the specified time shall be conclusive upon the party from whom the certificate was requested that the Lease is in full force and effect and has not been modified except as may be represented by the party requesting the certificate.
41. Late Fee. Any rental or other payment required of Lessee by this lease, if not received within ten (10) days after it is due, shall bear a late charge of 5% of the rent or other payment and $10.00 per day, until paid in full.
42. Provided this lease is not in default, Lessee shall have the right to extend this lease for One (1) year by giving Lessor written notice of request to do so, on or before December 1, 2007, upon the same terms and conditions as this Agreement, except rental rate and term for such extension period shall be:
a. April 1, 2008 to and including March 31, 2009 and
b.
The lease rate shall be determined at renewal by Lessor on a per month triple net to Lessor.
43. PROVIDED ALWAYS, and these presents are upon this condition, that if the said rent shall be in arrears for the space of ten days, or if any transfer or assignment, voluntary or involuntary, of this lease be attempted, or if the Lessee shall fail or neglect to keep or observe any of the covenants, terms and conditions herein contained, which are on his part to be performed, kept and observed within 10 days of written notice, but if such default cannot be cured within such 10 day period, Lessee shall not be in default so long as Lessee commences such cure within such 10 day period and thereafter diligently pursues such cure to completion, then and in either or any such case the Lessor lawfully may, immediately or at any time thereafter and while such neglect or default continues, and without notice or demand, enter into or upon said premises or any part thereof in the name of the whole, and repossess the same as of his former estate and expel the Lessee and those claiming under him and remove his or their effects, forcibly if necessary, without being taken or deemed guilty in any manner of trespass and without prejudice to any remedies which might otherwise be used for arrears of rent or preceding breach of covenant or agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument in duplicate on the day and year first herein written, any corporate signature being by authority of the Board of Directors of the executing corporation.
LESSEE:
QBF, Inc..
FIN:#20-4476735
By: /s/ Joseph Lu
Joseph Lu, President
Attest: /s/Mei Yi Lu
Mei Yi Lu, Secretary
LESSOR:
David W. Shepherd and Gail M. Shepherd
/s/David W. Shepherd
David W. Shepherd
/s/Gail M. Shepherd
Gail M. Shepherd
POWIN CORPORATION
6975 SW Sandburg Road, Suite 326
Tigard, OR 97223
Oct l2, 2009
Dear Mr. Ronald Horne,
Powin Corporation (the "Company") is pleased that you have chosen to work for the Company as an employee. The purpose of this letter is to formally memorialize your existing employment agreement with the Company on the following terms:
(1)
Position. You will serve as the CFO of the Company. You will report directly to the Mr. Joseph Lu and Board of Directors of the Company. By signing this letter agreement ("Agreement"), you represent and warrant to the Company that you are under no contractual commitments that will be inconsistent with your obligations to the Company, excepting those obligations discussed herein, which by virtue of this Agreement, are deemed consistent with your obligations to the Company.
(2)
Salary and Benefits. You will be paid a salary at the annual rate of $82,400.00, payable in monthly installments in accordance with the Company's standard payroll practices for salaried employees. This salary will be subject to adjustment pursuant to the Company's employee compensation policies applicable to senior executives, as in effect from time to time.
You will be entitled to participate in all benefits generally available to the Company's employees, including medical insurance program. You will also be entitled to 7 days of vacation after one year of service.
(3)
Bonus. In addition to the compensation referenced above, you may receive a yearly cash bonus based on company performance.
(4)
Proprietary Information Agreement. Like all Company employees, you will be required, as a condition to your employment with the Company, to sign the Company's standard proprietary information and/or confidentiality agreement upon commencement of your employment.
(5)
Termination of Employment.
(a)
By Death. Your employment shall terminate automatically upon your death. The Company shall pay to your beneficiaries or estate, as appropriate, any compensation then due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement. Thereafter, all obligations of Company under this Agreement shall cease. Nothing in this Section 5(a) shall affect any entitlement of your heirs to the benefits of any life insurance plan or other applicable benefits.
(b)
By Disability. For purposes of this Agreement, "disability" means you have a mental or physical impairment that is expected to result in death or that has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous, period of three (3) months or more and that causes you to be unable to perform your duties under this Agreement or to be engaged in any substantial gainful activity. If you experience such a disability, then, to the extent permitted by law, the Company may terminate your employment upon sixty (60) days' advance written notice. Termination by disability shall be determined by a physician selected by the Board of Directors. If such physician is unable to schedule an appointment with you within ten business days of the Board of Directors' written request, the Board of Directors, at its sole discretion, is authorized to determine whether your disability has occurred. The Company shall pay you all compensation to which you are entitled up through the last business day of the notice period, including payment for accrued unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement; thereafter, all obligations of Company under this Agreement shall cease. Nothing in this Section 5(b) shall affect your rights under any applicable Company disability plan.
(c)
By Either Party With or Without Cause. At any time, either your or the Company may terminate the employment with or without cause by providing you written notice of such termination. In such event, the Company shall pay you all compensation and benefits due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, and any other benefits provided in this Agreement through the last day actually worked; thereafter, all of Company's obligations under this Agreement shall cease.
(6)
Confidential Information. You acknowledge that the confidential and proprietary information, observations and data of the Company obtained by you during the course of your performance under this Agreement concerning the business and affairs of the Company and its affiliates are the property of the Company, including information concerning acquisition opportunities in or reasonably related to the Company's business or industry of which you become aware during the term of this Agreement. Therefore, you agree that you will not disclose to any unauthorized person outside the ordinary course of business or use for your own account any of such information, observations or data without the Company's written consent, unless and to the extent that the aforementioned matters become generally known to and available for use by the public other than as a result of your acts or omissions to act. You agree to deliver to the Company at the termination of this Agreement, or at any other time the Company may reasonably request in writing, all memoranda, notes, plans, records, reports and other documents (and copies thereof) relating to the business of the Company and its affiliate-, (including, without limitation, all acquisition prospects, lists and contact information) which you may then possess or have under your control.
(7)
Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation.
(a)
Noncompetition. You acknowledge that in the course of your employment with the Company you will become familiar with the Company's trade secrets and with other confidential information concerning the Company and that your acquired knowledge will be of special and unique Value to the Company. Therefore, you agree that, during the term of this Agreement and for one year thereafter (the "Noncompete Period "), you shall not directly or indirectly own, manage, control, participate in, consult with, render services for, or in any manner engage in any business that provides services similar or identical to the services provided by the Company or any of its affiliates at the time of such termination.
(b)
Nonsolicitation. During the term of this Agreement and the Noncompete Period, you shall not directly or indirectly through another entity (i) induce or attempt to induce any employee of the Company or any of its affiliates to leave the employ of the Company or any of its affiliates, or in any way interfere with the relationship between the Company or any of its affiliates and any such employee thereof, (ii) hire or engage, or offer to hire or engage, any employee of the Company or any of its or affiliates, or (iii) induce or attempt to induce any customer, supplier, licensee or other business relation of the Company or any of its affiliates to cease doing business with the Company or such affiliate, or in any way interfere with the relationship between any such customer, supplier, licensee or business relation and the Company or any of its affiliates.
(c)
Enforcement If, at the time of enforcement of Section 6 or 7 of this Agreement, a court holds that the restrictions stated herein are unreasonable under circumstances then existing, the parties hereto agree that the maximum duration, scope or geographical area reasonable under such circumstances shall be substituted for the stated period, scope or area and that the court shall be allowed to revise tile restrictions contained herein to cover the maximum duration, scope and area permitted by law. Because your services are unique and because you have access to confidential information, the parties hereto agree that money damages would be an inadequate remedy for any breach of this Agreement. Therefore, in the event a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement, the Company or its successors or assigns may, in addition to other rights and remedies existing in their favor, apply to anycourt of competent jurisdiction for specific performance and/or injunctive or other relief in order to enforce, or prevent any violations of, the provisions hereof (without posting a bond or other security).
(8)
Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the terms of your employment with the Company and supersedes any prior understandings or agreements. whether oral or written, between you and the Company.
(8)
Withholding Taxes. All forms of compensation referred to in this letter are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes.
(9)
Amendment and Governing Law. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by an express written agreement signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the Company. The terms of this Agreement, and the resolution of any disputes arising pursuant hereto, will be governed by Oregon law.
(10)
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which is deemed to be an original and all of which taken together constitute one and the same agreement.
(11)
Complete Agreement . This Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto, those documents expressly referred to herein and other documents executed by the Company and Executive of even date herewith embody the complete agreement and understanding among the parties and supersede and preempt any prior understandings, agreements or representations by or among the parties, written or oral, which may have related to the subject matter hereof in any way.
Of Course, as required by law, your employment with the Company is also contingent upon your providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. As I mentioned before, we are pleased with your decision to work as an employee for Powin Corporation
Very truly yours,
POWIN CORPORATION
By : /s/ Joseph Lu
Name: Joseph Lu
Title: President
I have read and accept this employment offer:
Signature /s/ Ronald Horne
Dated 11/23/2009
Powin Corporation Code of Ethics
Applicability
This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applies to all officers, directors and employees of Powin Corporation (POWIN), and each reference to POWIN or its employees includes all the subsidiaries, operating companies and other businesses wholly or substantially owned or controlled by POWIN and all of their employees. The word employees and references to you and yours used in this Code includes all employees, officers and, when they are acting on behalf of POWIN, the directors of the company as well.
Obligation to Community and Shareholders
POWIN is committed to honesty, just management, fairness, providing a safe and healthy environment free from the fear of retribution, and respecting the dignity due everyone.
For the communities in which we live and work POWIN and its employees are committed to observe sound environmental business practices and to act as concerned and responsible neighbors, reflecting all aspects of good citizenship.
For POWINs shareholders, POWIN is committed to pursuing sound growth and earnings objectives and to exercising prudence in the use of our assets and resources.
Promoting a Positive Work Environment
All employees want and deserve a workplace where they feel respected, satisfied, and appreciated. We respect cultural diversity and recognize that the various communities in which we may do business may have different legal provisions pertaining to the workplace. As such, POWIN will adhere to the limitations specified by law in all of its localities, and further, it will not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind -- especially involving race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, and veteran or marital status.
Providing an environment that supports honesty, integrity, respect, trust, responsibility, and citizenship permits POWIN the opportunity to achieve excellence in the workplace. While everyone who works for the Company must contribute to the creation and maintenance of such an environment, the executives and management personnel assume special responsibility for fostering a work environment that is free from the fear of retribution and will bring out the best in all. Supervisors must be careful in words and conduct to avoid placing, or seeming to place, pressure on subordinates that could cause them to deviate from acceptable ethical behavior.
Obligation to Yourself, Your Fellow Employees, and the World
POWIN and its employees are committed to providing a drug-free, safe, and healthy work environment, and to observe environmentally sound business practices. POWIN and its employees will strive, at a minimum, to do no harm and where possible, to make the communities in which we work a better place to live. Each is responsible for compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations. Observe posted warnings and regulations. Report immediately to the appropriate management any accident or injury sustained on the job, or any environmental or safety concern you may have.
Reporting Ethical Violations
Your conduct in the work environment can reinforce an ethical atmosphere and positively influence the conduct of fellow employees. If you have evidence of a material violation of this Code, it is imperative that you report it immediately.
To report any type of ethics misconduct or violations, it is important to first report to the appropriate level of management. After speaking with management, if you are still feel uncomfortable, or feel uncomfortable speaking with them in the first place (for whatever reason), please follow the complaints procedure posted by POWIN. If you feel this procedure does not function correctly, please contact the Corporate Attorney.
To report auditing or accounting matters that you may find to be questionable, please use the procedures established by the companys Auditing Committee. All submissions will be anonymous and confidential.
You will be protected from retaliation regarding your reports.
Business Conduct and Ethics
POWIN requires that all of its employees, regardless of their location, behave in a professional manner. This means that all employees, regardless of their location or position, hold themselves to the highest professional standard as well as the highest personal standard. They are required to treat all other employees, management, clients and third parties in the same professional manner. All employees are required to alert the proper management to any suspected questionable or illegal acts they hear about or observe. You will not be penalized for these actions or for your suspicions. These statements concern frequently raised business and ethical conduct and concerns. Violation of standards set in this Code of Ethics will result in corrective action, including possible termination.
Compliance with Laws
General: It is the policy at POWIN that employees comply with the rules and regulations that apply with the business, in the United States and in other countries.
Employment Matters: POWIN and its employees will comply with the applicable employment laws, including: wages, hours, benefits and the minimum age for employment. While the aforementioned requirements must be met by all employees for their respective job description, POWIN will not exclude any person from equal opportunity provided by the law. Employees are expected to respect the rights of other employees and/or third parties, and interactions are to be free from any type of harassment, slander, insult or other form of discrimination.
Environmental Matters: Policy states that all employees will respect and obey the applicable laws of protecting the environment. In addition, employees will respect the established environmental policies and procedures.
Fair Competition and Antitrust Laws: POWIN and its employees will abide by all applicable fair competition and antitrust laws; these laws ensure that POWIN competes in a fair and honest manner. It is also the duty of these laws to prohibit conduct seeking to reduce or restrain competition. If an employee is unsure whether a contemplated action is unfair competition, please seek assistance from management.
Securities Laws. In its role as a publicly-traded company, POWIN and its employees must always be alert to and comply with the security laws and regulations of the United States and other countries.
Federal law and Company policy prohibits officers, directors and employees, directly or indirectly through their families or others, from purchasing or selling company stock while in the possession of material, non-public information concerning the Company. This same prohibition applies to trading in the stock of other publicly held companies on the basis of material, non-public information. To avoid even the appearance of impropriety, Company policy also prohibits officers, directors and employees from trading options on the open market in Company stock under any circumstances.
Material, non-public information is any information that could reasonably be expected to affect the price of a stock. If an officer, director or employee is considering buying or selling a stock because of inside information they possess, they should assume that such information is material. It is also important for the officer, director or employee to keep in mind that if any trade they make becomes the subject of an investigation by the government, the trade will be viewed after-the-fact with the benefit of hindsight. Consequently, officers, directors and employees should always carefully consider how their trades would look from this perspective.
Two simple rules can help protect you in this area: (1) Don't use non-public information for personal gain. (2) Don't pass along such information to someone else who has no need to know.
This guidance also applies to the securities of other companies for which you receive information in the course of your employment at POWIN, Inc.
As a public company, POWIN, Inc. must be fair and accurate in all reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Officers, directors and management of POWIN, Inc. are responsible for ensuring that all reports are filed in a timely manner and that they fairly present the financial condition and operating results of the Company.
Securities laws are vigorously enforced. Violations may result in severe penalties including forced sales of parts of the business and significant fines against the Company. There may also be sanctions against individual employees including substantial fines and prison sentences.
The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer will certify to the accuracy of reports filed with the SEC in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other applicable laws and regulations. Officers and Directors who knowingly or willingly make false certifications may be subject to criminal penalties or sanctions including fines and imprisonment.
Conflicts of Interest:
Any personal activity, investment or association that could be misconstrued as something that is not good judgment concerning POWIN is not acceptable and must be avoided. It is also not acceptable to exploit your position at POWIN for personal gain. The appearance of conflict of interest should also be avoided. Examples are as follows:
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To cause POWIN to engage in business with friends or relatives.
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To prepare to or compete with POWIN while still an employee.
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To have a financial interest in POWINs competitors and/or customers.
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To perform work for a competitor of POWIN, any governmental, supplier, customer, or other entity there of. Working with a third party which could impair your performance or judgment or could diminish the time spent working and completing work tasks while at POWIN is also prohibited.
Officers, directors and employees are under a continuing obligation to disclose any situation that presents the possibility of a conflict or disparity of interest between the officer, director or employee and the Company. Disclosure of any potential conflict is the key to remaining in full compliance with this policy.
Business Opportunities:
As an employee, you are responsible for the advancement of POWINs business when appropriate. You are not allowed to divert business or take business from the company in which it has any interest. Also, you are required to avoid conflicts of interest. (Please see Conflicts of Interest to see what constitutes conflicts of interest.)
Gifts, Bribes and Kickbacks:
Kickbacks and bribes are defined as any item that can be used to leverage favorable treatment over others in the company. Employees or families of employees are not to give or receive gifts from POWIN customers or suppliers, aside from gifts given or received in the normal course of business and travel. No employee is to receive gifts from customers or potential customers during or as a part of contract negotiations. It is not permitted to accept cash or cash equivalents including: vouchers, checks, money orders, gift certificates, stock or stock options, or loans. Other gifts require permission from proper management. It is requested by POWIN that employees avoid putting themselves in compromising positions if the gift were to be made public. Any employee found paying or receiving any type of bribe or kickback will be terminated and reported immediately.
International Operations:
POWIN handles its affairs to correspond with all pertinent laws and regulations in the countries where it does business. When a conflict occurs between POWIN and the practices, laws and customs of another country, POWIN will resolve them in an ethical manner. If the issue cannot be resolved consistent with ethical beliefs, POWIN will not proceed with the proposed action. The ethical standards reflect the morals and values of the company and are the standards by which they choose to be judged. POWIN, when conducting business overseas, should ensure that all activities are performed in accordance with U.S. laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which applies to the business transactions both inside the U.S. and in other countries. The FCPA requirements relate to complete and exact financial books and records, transactions with foreign government officials and prohibitions from directly or indirectly offering to pay, or authorizing payment to, foreign government officials for the purpose of influencing the acts or decisions of foreign officials. Violation of the FCPA can bring serious penalties. It is obligatory that all employees living or working in non-U.S. countries become familiar with the FCPA and its requirements. POWIN also acts fully in accordance with with all applicable U.S. laws governing imports, exports and the conduct of business with non-U.S. locations. These laws contain limitations on the types of products that may be imported into the United States and the manner in which they are imported. They also prohibit exports to, and most other transactions with, certain countries as well as the cooperation with, or participation in, foreign boycotts of countries that are not boycotted by the United States.
Covering Up Mistakes, Falsifying Records
Falsifying any POWIN customer record or third party record is prohibited. Mistakes must be immediately reported and corrected. No mistake should ever be covered up regardless of the type or the scale.
Financial Integrity
POWINs financials and accounting are based on accuracy, validity and completeness of the information which supports the entries to POWINs books and records. All information pertaining to POWINs books, accounts, records, etc. reflect the transactions and events and adhere to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as the internal system of controls for POWIN investors, creditors and others have significant interest in the financials of the company. It is expected that employees cooperate with POWINs internal and external auditors and audit function. An action or actions by an employee which causes false financial reporting by POWIN is subject to disciplinary action and possible termination. Examples of unethical accounting are as follows:
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Maintaining any undisclosed or unrecorded funds or off the book assets.
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Signing documents that are thought to be inaccurate.
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Making false entries that hide or disguise the true nature of a transaction, and is done with the intention to do so.
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Making payment for a purpose other than any described in the documents supporting the payment.
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Improperly accelerating or deferring the recording of expenses or revenues to achieve financial results or goals.
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The establishment or maintenance of improper, misleading, incomplete or fraudulent account documentation or financial reporting.
Protection and Proper Use of POWIN Property
It is the responsibility of each employee to protect POWINs property from loss of theft. No employee is allowed to take any of POWINs property for their own personal use. This includes: software, computers, office equipment or supplies. Also, it is required that POWIN employees use their company internet and e-mail systems for company business only and not to send any personal messages or any messages that could be misconstrued as harassing, solicitations or discriminatory. Messages that are unprofessional or in bad taste are also prohibited. No POWIN software may be copied or distributed without proper authorization. Third party software must be properly licensed, and the license agreements for third party software may place various restrictions on the softwares disclosure, use and copying of software as well as any restrictions must be honored.
Confidentiality and Proper Use of POWIN Customer or Supplier Information
No POWIN employee is allowed to disclose POWINs customer, confidential information or any propriety information without authorization from proper management. This includes:
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Business methods
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Pricing
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Market data
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Strategy
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Codes
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Research
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Information about current, former or prospective customers
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Information about current, former or prospective employees
Gathering Confidential Information
Employees must not accept, use or disclose improperly attained confidential information. When obtaining confidential information, employees are not to violate the right of the competitor. When dealing with competitors customers, ex-employees or ex-customers, employees must use proper decorum and professionalism. Never ask anyone to violate an agreement that is not complete or is a non-disclosure agreement.
Record Retention
POWINs business records must be retained for the periods require by, and in accordance with, the specific policies of business units and are to be destroyed only at the expiration of the specific period. Documents pertaining to a pending or threatened litigation, government inquiry or under subpoena or other formal information request are not to be discarded to destroyed, regardless of the time period in which or policy to which they apply.. Employees are not to destroy, alter or conceal any record or obstruct any official proceedings, either personally, in concurrence with or by attempting to influence another person.
Defamation and Misrepresentation of Sales
Aggressive selling by any employee at POWIN should not include misstatements, innuendos or rumors about POWINs competition, its products or financial condition. Making promises regarding POWINs products is prohibited.
Fair Dealing
It is important to uphold practices of fair dealing. No form of manipulation, concealment, abuse of information or misrepresentation of material facts is allowed. Any other form of unfair dealing is also not allowed. For clarification on these matters, please ask management.
Political Contributions
No company funds are to be contributed directly to political candidates. However, on the employees own time and with their own resources, he or she can engage in political activity.
Safety in the Workplace
POWIN is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. In order to achieve this, POWIN complies with all environment, safety and heath laws and regulations that are applicable to the business. Each employee is responsible for obeying company policy concerning these matters as well as matters concerning violence, harassment, substance abuse as well as similar workplace matters. POWIN is dedicated to the maintenance, the design and the construction of operating facilities that protect its employees and physical resources, which includes requiring the use of adequate protective equipment and measures which insists that all work be done in a safe manner.
Waivers
There shall be no waiver of this Code for any executive officer, exempt by the Board of Directors or a designated committee. In the event that any such waiver is granted, the waiver will be disclosed to POWIN shareholders in the form of an 8-K or by the posting the information on the POWIN website, www.Powin.biz.
In Conclusion
You are a guardian of POWINs ethical standards. Although there are no general rules, if you are in doubt, please ask yourself the following:
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Will my actions be ethical in every regard and do they fully comply with the law and with POWIN policy?
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Will my actions have the appearance of impropriety?
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Will my actions be questioned by management, supervisors, fellow employees, customers, family and the general public?
If you feel uncomfortable with any answers to the questions above, do not take the contemplated action without discussing with management. If, after speaking with management, you are still uncomfortable, follow the steps outlined in Reporting Ethical Violations. Employees who violate or ignore this Code of Conduct and Ethics, and/or any manager who penalizes one of their subordinates for trying to follow this Code, will be subjected to corrective action that could include immediate termination where appropriate. However, your actions should be governed by ethics and professionalism and not the treat of corrective action. We hope that you share our beliefs and dedication to ethical behavior and professionalism, as well as maintaining a healthy work environment. We want to hold ourselves to the highest standard and continue to make POWIN a successful company.
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY
QBF, Inc .
State of Incorporation: Oregon
Registration Location:
10005 SW Herman Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
Powin Wooden Product Service , Inc., dba (doing business as) Maco Lifestyles
State of Incorporation - Oregon
Registration Location:
10005 SW Herman Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
R.R. Hawkins & Associates International, a Professional Service Corporation
DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTING
A superior method to building big business
CONSENT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
As the independent auditor of Powin, Inc., I hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Form S-1 Statement of my report, relating to the audited financial statements and financial statement schedules of Powin, Inc. as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and the related statements of operations, stockholders equity and cash flows for the year then ended. My audit report dated June 7, 2009.
/S/ R. R. Hawkins and Associates International
December 4, 2009
Los Angeles, California
Corporate Headquarters
Indianapolis Office
5777 W. Century Blvd. , Suite No. 1500
450 E. 96 th Street, Suite No. 500
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Indianapolis, IN 46240
T: 310.553.5707 F: 310.553.5337
T: 317-581-6385 F: 317-581-6386
www.rrhawkins.com
www.rrhawkins.com
UR UNITED REGISTRAR SERVICES LLC.
United Registrar Services, LLC. hereby certifies that
Quality Bending and Fabrication, Inc.
10005 SW Herman Road
Tualatin, OR 97062 USA
has established and applies a quality system for the
Fabrication and Assembly of metal components including
CNC and conventional machining, welding, laser cutting,
and tube bending.
An on-site audit was performed and documented.
Proof has been furnished that the requirements according to
ISO 9001: 2000
are fulfilled.
Further clarification regarding the scope of this certificate and the applicability of IS09001:2000
requirements may be obtained by contacting the United Registrar Services, LLC.
Certificate Registration No. 08-1036
The certificate is valid from
The certificate is valid until
May 19, 2009
May 18, 2012
Date of issue: May 19, 2009
LOGO
Kelly Hopkins
Quality Systems Division
www.unitedregistrars.com
TGA-ZM-04-06-00