UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):     December 20, 2013

 

TECNOGLASS INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Cayman Islands 001-35436 N/A
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

 

Avenida Circunvalar a 100 mts de la Via 40, Barrio Las Flores Barranquilla, Colombia

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(57)(5) 3734000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Andina Acquisition Corporation, Carrera 10 No. 28-49, Torre A. Oficina 20-05, Bogota, Colombia

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions ( see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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THIS REPORT AND THE EXHIBITS HERETO INCLUDE “FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS” WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE U.S. PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER FROM EXPECTATIONS, ESTIMATES AND PROJECTIONS AND, CONSEQUENTLY, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THESE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AS PREDICTIONS OF FUTURE EVENTS. WORDS SUCH AS “EXPECT,” “ESTIMATE,” “PROJECT,” “BUDGET,” “FORECAST,” “ANTICIPATE,” “INTEND,” “PLAN,” “MAY,” “WILL,” “COULD,” “SHOULD,” “BELIEVES,” “PREDICTS,” “POTENTIAL,” “CONTINUE,” AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE REGISTRANT’S EXPECTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE PERFORMANCE, ANTICIPATED FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF THE MERGER AND RELATED TRANSACTION.

 

THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INVOLVE SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE THE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE EXPECTED RESULTS. MOST OF THESE FACTORS ARE OUTSIDE THE PARTIES’ CONTROL AND DIFFICULT TO PREDICT. FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSE SUCH DIFFERENCES INCLUDE CHANGES IN ECONOMIC, BUSINESS, COMPETITIVE AND/OR REGULATORY FACTORS, AND OTHER RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES AFFECTING THE OPERATION OF THE REGISTRANT’S BUSINESS. THESE RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND CONTINGENCIES INCLUDE: BUSINESS CONDITIONS; CHANGING INTERPRETATIONS OF GAAP; INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS AND RELATED LITIGATION; CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS; LEGISLATION OR REGULATORY ENVIRONMENTS; REQUIREMENTS OR CHANGES ADVERSELY AFFECTING THE BUSINESS IN WHICH THE REGISTRANT IS ENGAGED; FLUCTUATIONS IN CUSTOMER DEMAND; MANAGEMENT OF RAPID GROWTH; INTENSITY OF COMPETITION FROM OTHER PROVIDERS IN THE INDUSTRY IN WHICH THE REGISTRANT OPERATES; GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS; GEOPOLITICAL EVENTS AND REGULATORY CHANGES; AND OTHER FACTORS SET FORTH IN THE REGISTRANT’S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.

 

THE FOREGOING LIST OF FACTORS IS NOT EXCLUSIVE. ALL SUBSEQUENT WRITTEN AND ORAL FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS CONCERNING THE REGISTRANT, THE MERGER, THE RELATED TRANSACTIONS OR OTHER MATTERS AND ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE REGISTRANT OR ANY PERSON ACTING ON ITS BEHALF DESCRIBED IN THIS CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K ARE EXPRESSLY QUALIFIED IN THEIR ENTIRETY BY THE CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS ABOVE. READERS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE UPON ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE MADE. THE REGISTRANT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE OR ACCEPT ANY OBLIGATION OR UNDERTAKING TO RELEASE PUBLICLY ANY UPDATES OR REVISIONS TO ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT TO REFLECT ANY CHANGE IN ITS EXPECTATIONS OR ANY CHANGE IN EVENTS, CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES ON WHICH ANY SUCH STATEMENT IS BASED.

 

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

As disclosed under the sections entitled “ The Merger Proposal ” and “ The Merger Agreement ” beginning at pages 56 and 71, respectively, of the Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ Commission ”) on December 4, 2013 (the “ Proxy Statement ”) by Andina Acquisition Corporation, now known as Tecnoglass Inc. (the “ Registrant ”), the Registrant entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “ Merger Agreement ”), dated as of August 17, 2013, as amended by a First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of November 6, 2013, with Andina Merger Sub, Inc. (“ Merger Sub ”), Tecnoglass S.A. (“ Tecnoglass ”), C.I. Energia Solar S.A. E.S. Windows (“ ES ”) and Tecno Corporation, the ultimate parent of Tecnoglass and ES (“ Tecnoglass Holding ”), which contemplated Merger Sub merging with and into Tecnoglass Holding with Tecnoglass Holding surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant (the “ Merger ”). The Merger Agreement (as amended and restated) is included as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “ Report ”).

 

Item 2.01 of this Report discusses the consummation of the Merger and various other transactions and events contemplated by the Merger Agreement and is incorporated herein by reference. As described in such Item, at the closing of Merger on December 20, 2013 (the “ Closing ”), the Registrant entered into two escrow agreements providing for the escrow of certain ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (“ Ordinary Shares ”), of the Registrant issued in connection with the Merger and a registration rights agreement.

 

As described in the Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2013 (the “ December 20 th Form 8-K ”), on December 19, 2013, the Registrant and an affiliate of A. Lorne Weil, the Registrant’s non-executive Chairman of the Board (the “ Insider ”), entered into an agreement with a third party shareholder of the Registrant (the “ Holder ”) pursuant to which the Holder agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to purchase up to 1,000,000 ordinary shares of the Registrant in the open market and agreed that it would not seek conversion or redemption of any such purchased shares in connection with the Merger, as further described in the December 20 th Form 8-K. The Holder and its affiliates purchased an aggregate of 985,896 Ordinary Shares of the Registrant pursuant to this agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, the Insider transferred to the Holder an aggregate of 2,167,867 warrants to purchase Ordinary Shares of the Registrant. Additionally, EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., financial advisor to the Registrant, transferred to the Holder certain unit purchase options, each to purchase one Ordinary Share and one warrant to purchase one Ordinary Share. The Registrant has agreed to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission covering the resale of the warrants and shares underlying the warrants, as well as the unit purchase options and underlying securities, transferred to the Holder. In the event the registration statement is not filed by April 1, 2014 or declared effective by June 1, 2014, the Registrant will be required to pay the Holder a cash penalty of $0.20 per security transferred to the Holder for each month until the registration statement has been filed or declared effective, as the case may be.

 

In connection with the Closing, the Registrant adopted a 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as further described in Item 5.02 of this Report, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

On December 20, 2013, the Registrant held its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “ Extraordinary General Meeting ”), at which the shareholders considered and adopted, among other matters, the Merger Agreement. On December 20, 2013, following the Extraordinary General Meeting, the parties to the Merger Agreement consummated the Merger.

 

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders, through an intermediary entity, received, as consideration for all ordinary shares of Tecnoglass Holding they held: (i) an aggregate of 20,567,141 Ordinary Shares of the Registrant at the Closing; and (ii) an aggregate of 3,000,000 additional Ordinary Shares (“ Earnout Shares ”) of the Registrant to be released after the Closing as described below.

 

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An aggregate of 890,000 Ordinary Shares of the Registrant payable as merger consideration were placed in escrow at the Closing pursuant to an escrow agreement among the Registrant, Jose Daes, as representative of the former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders (the “ Representative ”), A. Lorne Weil and Martha L. Byorum, acting as the committee representing the Registrant (the “ Committee ”) and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as escrow agent (the “ Indemnity Escrow Agreement ”), to secure the indemnification obligations owed to the Registrant under the Merger Agreement. The material terms of the Indemnity Escrow Agreement are described in the section of the Proxy Statement entitled “ The Merger Proposal – Indemnification of Andina ” beginning on page 57 and are incorporated herein by reference. The Earnout Shares are unissued as a matter of Cayman Islands law and have been placed in escrow pursuant to an escrow agreement among the Registrant, Representative, Committee and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as escrow agent (the “ Additional Shares Escrow Agreement ”) pursuant to which the Earnout Shares will be issued and released to the former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders upon the achievement of specified share price targets or targets based on Tecnoglass Holding’s EBITDA in the fiscal years ending December 31, 2014, 2015 or 2016. The material terms of the Additional Shares Escrow Agreement are described in the section of the Proxy Statement entitled “ The Merger Proposal – Structure of the Merger ” beginning on page 56. The Indemnity Escrow Agreement and the Additional Shares Escrow Agreement are attached as Exhibits 10.9 and 10.10, respectively, to this Report.

 

At the Closing, the Registrant entered into an amended and restated registration rights agreement (“ Registration Rights Agreement ”). The material terms of the Registration Rights Agreement are described in the section of the Proxy Statement entitled “ The Merger Proposal – Sale Restriction; Resale Registration ” beginning on page 57 and are hereby incorporated by reference. The Registration Rights Agreement is attached as Exhibit 10.4 to this Report.

 

At the Extraordinary General Meeting, holders of 2,251,853 Ordinary Shares of the Registrant issued in its initial public offering (“ public shares ”) exercised their rights to convert those shares to cash at a conversion price of approximately $10.18 per share, or an aggregate of approximately $22.9 million. After giving effect to the issuance of the Ordinary Shares of the Registrant to the former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders at the Closing (excluding the Earnout Shares) and the conversion of 2,251,853 of the Registrant’s public shares, there were 23,565,288 Ordinary Shares of the Registrant outstanding as of December 23, 2013.

 

The conversion price for holders of public shares electing conversion was paid out of the Registrant’s trust account, which had a balance immediately prior to the Closing of approximately $42.7 million. The remaining trust account funds were used to pay transaction expenses of approximately $3.1 million, with the balance available for working capital.

 

At the Extraordinary General Meeting, the Registrant’s shareholders also voted to approve an amendment to the Registrant’s second amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to change the Registrant’s name to “Tecnoglass Inc.” Accordingly, effective upon the Closing, the Registrant changed its name to Tecnoglass Inc. The surviving entity in the Merger, Tecnoglass Holding, did not change its name. Tecnoglass and ES are indirect subsidiaries of Tecnoglass Holding. Thus, the Registrant is now a holding company called Tecnoglass Inc., operating through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, Tecnoglass Holding, Tecnoglass and ES.

 

FORM 10 INFORMATION

 

Item 2.01(f) of Form 8-K states that if the Registrant was a shell company, as the Registrant was immediately before the Merger, then the Registrant must disclose the information that would be required if the Registrant were filing a general form for registration of securities on Form 10. Accordingly, the Registrant is providing below the information that would be included in a Form 10 if it were to file a Form 10 as a smaller reporting company. Please note that the information provided below relates to the combined company after the Registrant’s acquisition of Tecnoglass Holding by consummation of the Merger, unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires.

 

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Business

 

The business of the Registrant is described in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “ Business of Tecnoglass and ES ” beginning on page 120, and that information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Risk Factors

 

The risks associated with the Registrant’s business are described in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “ Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Andina’s Business and Operations Following the Merger with Tecnoglass Holding ” beginning on page 33 and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Financial Information

 

Reference is made to the disclosure set forth in Item 9.01 of this Report concerning the financial information of the Registrant, which is incorporated herein by reference. Reference is further made to the disclosure contained in the Proxy Statement in the sections entitled “Selected Historical Financial Information” and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Tecnoglass and ES ” beginning on pages 26 and 131, respectively, which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Properties

 

The facilities of the Registrant are described in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “ Business of Tecnoglass and ES – Property/Facilities ” on page 127, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

 

The following table sets forth information as of the Closing regarding the beneficial ownership of the Registrant’s Ordinary Shares by:

 

· Each person known to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Registrant’s outstanding Ordinary Shares;

 

· Each director and each of the Registrant’s principal executive officers and two other most highly compensated executive officers (“ named executive officers ”); and

 

· All current executive officers and directors as a group.

 

Unless otherwise indicated, the Registrant believes that all persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by them.

 

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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1)   Amount and Nature
of Beneficial
Ownership (2)
    Approximate
Percentage of
Beneficial
Ownership (2)
 
Directors and Executive Officers                
Jose M. Daes     0 (3)      *  
Christian T. Daes     0       *  
Samuel R. Azout     0       *  
Juan Carlos Vilarino (4)     20,567,141       87.3 %
Joaquin F. Fernandez (4)     20,567,141       87.3 %
A. Lorne Weil (5)     40,000 (6)     *  
Julio A. Torres     165,000 (7)     *  
Martha L. Byorum     165,000 (7)     *  
All directors and executive officers as a group (8 persons)     370,000       1.6 %
Five Percent Holders:                
Energy Holding Corporation     20,567,141       87.3 %

 

* Less than 1%

 

(1) Unless otherwise indicated, the business address of each of the individuals is Avenida Circunvalar a 100 mts de la Via 40, Barrio Las Flores Barranquilla, Colombia.

 

(2) The percentage of beneficial ownership upon consummation of the Merger is calculated based on 23,565,288 Ordinary Shares deemed outstanding as of December 23, 2013. Such amount does not take into account the Earnout Shares that may be issued to the former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders upon achievement of certain share price and earnings targets or shares that may be issued under the Registrant’s 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan.

 

(3) Does not include shares held by Energy Holding Corporation, which Mr. Daes has indirect ownership interest in.

 

(4) These shares represent one hundred percent of the shares of common stock held by Energy Holding Corporation, of which Messrs. Vilarino and Fernandez are directors and may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power over such shares.

 

(5) The business address of Mr. Weil is 51 East 90th Street, New York, New York 10128.

 

(6) Represents 40,000 Ordinary Shares held by LWEH LLC, of which Mr. Weil is the operating manager. Does not include 253,000 Ordinary Shares held by Child’s Trust f/b/o Francesca Weil u/a dated March 4, 2010 and 253,000 Ordinary Shares held by Child’s Trust f/b/o Alexander Weil u/a dated March 4, 2010, irrevocable trusts established for the benefit of Mr. Weil’s children.

 

(7) Includes 125,000 Ordinary Shares issuable upon the exercise of 125,000 private placement warrants held by such reporting person, which became exercisable upon Closing. Does not include Ordinary Shares held by LWEH LLC, of which the individual is a member.

 

Directors and Executive Officers

 

At the Extraordinary General Meeting, the Registrant’s shareholders elected the seven director nominees presented in the Proxy Statement to the Registrant’s board of directors as follows:

 

· Class A (serving until 2014): Samuel R. Azout, Juan Carlos Vilariño and Martha (Stormy) L. Byorum;

 

· Class B (serving until 2015): Christian T. Daes and Julio A. Torres; and

 

· Class C (serving until 2016): Jose M. Daes and A. Lorne Weil.

 

The Registrant has a standing audit committee, consisting of Martha L. Byorum, A. Lorne Weil and Julio Torres, a standing compensation committee, consisting of Samuel R. Azout, Juan Carlos Vilariño and Julio Torres and a standing nominating committee consisting of Martha L. Byorum, Samuel R. Azout and Juan Carlos Vilariño.

 

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The executive officers of the Registrant following the Closing are as follows:

 

Name   Age   Position
José M. Daes   53   Chief Executive Officer and Director
Christian T. Daes   49   Chief Operating Officer and Director
Joaquin Fernandez   53   Chief Financial Officer

 

Information regarding the Registrant’s directors and executive officers, and with respect to directors, the criteria for their selection as nominees for director, is included in the Proxy Statement in the sections entitled “ The Director Election Proposal- Information About Executive Officers, Directors and Nominees ” and “ The Director Election Proposal- Nominating Committee Information ” beginning on pages 97 and 102, respectively, and that information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Executive and Director Compensation

 

The executive compensation of the Registrant’s named executive officers and directors is described in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “The Director Election Proposal –Executive Officer and Director Compensation” beginning on page 104, and that information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

 

Certain relationships and related party transactions of the Registrant are described in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “ Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions ” beginning on page 151, which is incorporated herein by reference. The independence of the Registrant’s directors is described in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “ The Director Election Proposal – Independence of Directors ” beginning on page 99, and that information is incorporated herein by reference. The disclosure contained in Item 2.03 of this Report is also incorporated herein by reference.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

Reference is made to the disclosure regarding legal proceedings in the section of the Proxy Statement entitled “ Business of Tecnoglass and ES – Legal Proceedings ” beginning on page 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

 

The market price of and dividends on the Registrant’s Ordinary Shares and related shareholder matters are described in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “ Price Range of Andina Securities and Dividends ” on page 162, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Upon the Closing, the Registrant’s Ordinary Shares and warrants began trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market (“ Nasdaq ”) under the symbols “TGLS” and “TGLSW,” respectively.

 

As of December 23, 2013, assuming the exchange of all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Tecnoglass Holding in connection with the Closing, there were 313 holders of record of the Registrant’s Ordinary Shares and 9 holders of record of the Registrant’s warrants.

 

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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 3.02 of this Report concerning the issuance of Ordinary Shares of the Registrant to the former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders upon the Merger, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Description of Securities

 

The securities of the Registrant are described in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “ Description of Andina Ordinary Shares and Other Securities ” beginning on page 155, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

 

Cayman Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company’s memorandum and articles of association may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the Islands courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide indemnification against civil fraud or the consequences of committing a crime. The Registrant’s third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association provide for indemnification of its officers and directors for any liability incurred in their capacities as such, except through their own fraud or willful default.

 

The Registrant plans to enter into indemnification agreements with each of its directors and certain of its officers (each, a “ Contractual Indemnitee ”) whereby the Registrant is expected to be obligated to indemnify the applicable Contractual Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law in a variety of events as will be set forth therein.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 9.01 of this Report concerning the financial statements and supplementary data of the Registrant, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

Reference is made to the disclosure contained in Item 4.01 of this Report, which disclosure is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 9.01 of this Report concerning the financial information of the Registrant, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

Certain annual and quarterly financial information regarding Tecnoglass Holding was included in the Proxy Statement filed on December 4, 2013, in the section entitled “ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Tecnoglass and ES ” beginning on page 131, which is incorporated herein by reference. The disclosure contained in Item 2.01 of this Report is also incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders, through an intermediary entity, received, as consideration for all shares of Tecnoglass Holding they held, an aggregate of 20,567,141 Ordinary Shares of the Registrant at the Closing. Additionally, the Registrant issued to the former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders, through an intermediary entity, an aggregate of 3,000,000 Ordinary Shares that will be released to the former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders, through an intermediary entity, only upon the achievement of certain share price and earning targets as described in Item 2.01 of this Report. The Registrant issued the Ordinary Shares pursuant to Regulation D and Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), as a transaction not requiring registration under Section 5 of the Securities Act.

 

The issuance of the Registrant’s Ordinary Shares to former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders, through an intermediary entity, residing in the United States was made in reliance on Rule 506 of Regulation D, as fewer than 35 of such shareholders are non-accredited investors. The issuance of the Registrant’s Ordinary Shares to former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders, through an intermediary entity, residing outside of the United States was made in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act, as an offshore transaction in which no directed selling efforts were made in the United States and appropriate offering restrictions were implemented. The former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders represented their intentions to acquire the shares for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution, and appropriate restrictive legends were affixed to the certificates representing the shares. The former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders also had adequate access, through business or other relationships, to information about the Registrant.

 

As previously disclosed on Form 8-K on December 19, 2013 (the “ December 19 th Form 8-K ”), the Registrant entered into subscription agreements with two investors pursuant to which such investors will purchase an aggregate of 649,382 ordinary shares (the “ Shares ”) of the Registrant at $10.18 per Share, or an aggregate of $6,610,709, as further described in the December 19 th Form 8-K.

 

The Registrant has agreed to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission covering the resale of the Shares and Insider Warrants (and shares underlying the Insider Warrants) no later than four months after the Closing and use its best efforts to have such registration statement declared effective as soon as possible.

 

Item 3.03. Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.

 

Reference is made to the disclosure in the Proxy Statement in the sections entitled “ The Name Change Proposal ” on page 100 and “ The Charter Amendments Proposal ” on page 101, which is incorporated herein by reference. Further reference is made to the information contained in Item 2.01 to this Form 8-K.

 

Item 4.01. Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant.

 

Crowe Horwath CO S.A. (“ Crowe ”), an independent registered public accounting firm, audited the consolidated financial statements for each of Tecnoglass and ES at December 31, 2012 and 2011, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2012 (independently for each company). Marcum, LLP (“ Marcum ”), the independent registered public accounting firm for the Registrant since its inception, will continue to serve as the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm following the Closing.

 

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Crowe’s report on the consolidated financial statements for each of Tecnoglass and ES at December 31, 2012 and 2011, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2012, did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were such reports qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. During the period of Crowe’s engagement by each of Tecnoglass and ES, and the subsequent interim period preceding Crowe’s dismissal, there were no disagreements with Crowe on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which if not resolved to the satisfaction of Crowe, would have caused it to make a reference to the subject matter of the disagreement(s) in connection with its reports covering such periods. In addition, no “reportable events,” as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K, occurred within the period of Crowe’s engagement and the subsequent interim period preceding Crowe’s dismissal.

 

The Registrant provided Crowe with a copy of the disclosures made pursuant to this Item 4.01 prior to the filing of this Form 8-K. The Company requested that Crowe furnish a letter addressed to the Commission, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 16.1, stating whether it agrees with such disclosures, and, if not, stating the respects in which it does not agree.

 

Item 5.01. Changes in Control of Registrant.

 

A change of control of the Registrant occurred on December 20, 2013, as a result of the Merger. Energy Holding Corporation, a holding company of which the former shareholders of Tecnoglass and ES are the sole shareholders, became the beneficial owner of approximately 87.3% of the Registrant’s Ordinary Shares.

 

Reference is made to the disclosure in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “ The Merger Proposal ” beginning on page 56 and “ The Merger Agreement ” beginning on page 71, which is incorporated herein by reference. Further reference is made to the information contained in Item 2.01 to this Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

 

Upon the Closing, B. Luke Weil resigned as chief executive officer of the Registrant. The following individuals were immediately thereafter appointed as officers of the Registrant: Jose M. Daes as Chief Executive Officer, Christian D. Daes as Chief Operating Officer, and Joaquin Fernandez as Chief Financial Officer. Biographical information regarding those individuals is included in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “ The Director Election Proposal ” beginning on page 97 for further information, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Registrant waived the closing condition to have entered into employment agreements with Messrs. Daes, Daes and Fernandez at the Closing, and has not entered into employment agreements with any of Messrs. Daes, Daes or Fernandez at this time. Jose M. Daes in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant will earn approximately US$720,000 annually, Christian D. Daes in his capacity as Chief Operating Officer of the Registrant will earn approximately US$720,000 annually and Joaquin Fernandez in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant will earn approximately US$150,000 annually. It is expected that additional terms of employment will be codified in employment agreements with such executive officers.

 

In connection with the Closing, the former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders, including Messrs. Daes and Daes, entered into lock-up agreements with the Registrant, which restrict the shareholders from selling any of the Ordinary Shares of the Registrant that they received as a result of the Merger during the twelve month period after the Closing, subject to certain exceptions. The form of the lock up agreement, the terms of which are identical for all of the former Tecnoglass Holding shareholders, is attached as Exhibit 10.11 to this Report.

 

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In addition, at the Extraordinary General Meeting, the Registrant’s shareholders approved the Registrant’s 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan. A description of the plan is included in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “ The Incentive Compensation Plan Proposal ” beginning on page 91, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Reference is made to the Proxy Statement section entitled “ Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions ” beginning on page 151 for a description of certain transactions between the Registrant and certain of its affiliates, which is incorporated herein by reference. The disclosure contained in Item 2.03 of this Report is also incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

In connection with the Merger, at the Closing, the Registrant filed a third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to (a) change the name of the company from “Andina Acquisition Corporation” to “Tecnoglass Inc.” and (b) remove various provisions that applied only prior to the consummation of the Merger. Reference is made to the disclosure in the Proxy Statement in the sections entitled “ The Name Change Proposal” on page 87, “The Charter Amendments Proposal ” on page 88 and “ The Articles Restatement Proposal ” on page 90, which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

A copy of the Registrant’s third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association is attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this Report.

 

Effective upon the Closing, the Registrant changed its fiscal year end from February 28 of each year to December 31 of each year in order to coincide with the fiscal year ends of Tecnoglass and ES. The Registrant will file a Form 10-K for the transition period from March 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.

 

Item 5.06. Change in Shell Company Status.

 

As a result of the Merger, the Registrant ceased being a shell company. Reference is made to the disclosure in the Proxy Statement in the section entitled “ The Merger Proposal ” beginning on page 56 and “ The Merger Agreement ” beginning on page 71, which is incorporated herein by reference. Further reference is made to the information contained in Item 2.01 to this Form 8-K.

 

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

On December 20, 2013, the Registrant held the Extraordinary General Meeting. At the Extraordinary General Meeting, the Registrant’s shareholders acted on the following proposals:

 

1. To adopt the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 17, 2013, as amended as of November 6, 2013, by and among the Registrant, Andina Merger Sub, Inc., Tecnoglass S.A., C.I. Energia Solar S.A. E.S. Windows and Tecno Corporation, and to approve the business combination contemplated by the Merger Agreement.

 

Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
4,552,260 124,578 20,400 0

 

2. To approve by special resolution an amendment to the amended and restated second amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Registrant to change the name of the Registrant to “Tecnoglass Inc.”

 

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Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
4,549,420 124,578 23,240 0

 

3. To approve by special resolution amendments to the second amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Registrant as described in the Proxy Statement.

 

Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
4,549,420 124,578 23,240 0

 

4. To approve by special resolution the amendment and restatement of the Registrant’s second amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to (among other matters) to reflect changes made as a result of proposals 2 and 3 above presented at the Extraordinary General Meeting.

 

Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
4,549,420 124,578 23,240 0

 

5. To approve the Registrant’s 2013 Long-Term Incentive Equity Plan.

 

Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
4,537,570 136,428 23,240 0

 

6. To elect by ordinary resolution the following directors in the classes set forth below:

 

  Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-
Votes
Class A (serving until 2014)        
         
a.  Samuel R. Azout 4,550,980 122,428 23,830 0
         
b.  Juan Carlos Vilarino 4,550,980 122,428 23,830 0
         
c. Martha (Stormy) L. Byorum 4,550,980 122,428 23,830 0
         
Class B (serving until 2015)        
         
d.  Christian T. Daes 4,550,980 122,428 23,830 0
         
e.  Julio A. Torres 4,550,980 122,428 23,830 0
         
Class C (serving until 2016)        

 

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  Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-
Votes
         
f.  Jose M. Daes 4,584,168 89,240 23,380 0
         
g.  A. Lorne Weil 4,550,980 122,428 23,830 0

 

7. To approve the convertibility into warrants of promissory notes issued (or to be issued) to the Registrant’s directors, officers, initial shareholders or their affiliates who have made (or may make prior to the meeting) working capital loans to the Registrant.

 

Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
4,534,830 138,578 23,380 0

 

8. To adjourn the extraordinary general meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if, based on the tabulated vote at the time of the extraordinary general meeting, Registrant is not authorized to consummate the merger or the closing conditions under the Merger Agreement are not met.

 

Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
4,497,330 176,668 23,240 0

 

9. To approve, on an advisory basis, the executive compensation of the Registrant’s named executive officers.

 

Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
4,533,330 140,078 23,380 0

 

10. To select, on an advisory basis, the frequency with which the Registrant will hold an advisory shareholder vote to approve executive compensation.

 

Every Three Years Every Two Years Every Year Abstain Broker Non-Votes
3,270,190 0 697,178 729,870 0

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On December 20, 2013, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the closing of the Merger. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.4 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statement and Exhibits.

 

(a)-(b) Financial Statements.

 

The financial statements of Tecnoglass and ES included in the Proxy Statement in the sections entitled “ Selected Historical Financial Information ,” “Comparative Per Share Data,” Selected Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Financial Statements ” and “ Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements ” beginning on pages 26, 31, 28 and 79, respectively, are incorporated herein by reference.

 

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The following consolidated financial statements of Tecnoglass and ES are included or incorporated by reference in this report:

 

  Page*
Tecnoglass S.A.  
Report on Review of Interim Financial Statements FS-3
Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 FS-4
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 FS-5
Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 FS-6
Statement of Cash Flow (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 FS-7
Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited) FS-8
Independent Auditors’ Report FS-22
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 FS-23
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31,
2012 and 2011
FS-24
Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 FS-25
Statement of Cash Flow for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 FS-26
Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited) FS-27
C.I. Energia Solar S.A. E.S. Windows  
Report on Review of Interim Financial Statements FS-47
Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 FS-48
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 FS-49
Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 FS-50
Statement of Cash Flow (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 FS-51
Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited) FS-52
Independent Auditors’ Report FS-68
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 FS-69
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31,
2012 and 2011
FS-70
Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 FS-71
Statement of Cash Flow for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 FS-72
Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited) FS-73

 

 

*  Incorporated by reference to the corresponding page of the Proxy Statement.

 

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(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit 
No.
   Description   Included   Form   Filing Date
                 
1.1   Form of Underwriting Agreement.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 12, 2012
                 
1.2   Merger and Acquisition Agreement.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 12, 2012
                 
2.1   Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of August 17, 2013 and as amended November 6, 2013, by and among the Registrant., Andina Merger Sub, Inc., Tecnoglass S.A. and C.I. Energia Solar S.A. E.S. Windows and Tecno Corporation.   By Reference   Schedule 14A   December 4, 2013
                 
3.1   Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association.   By Reference   Schedule 14A   December 4, 2013
                 
4.1   Specimen Ordinary Share Certificate.   By Reference   S-1/A   January 23, 2012
                 
4.2   Specimen Warrant Certificate.   By Reference   S-1/A   December 28, 2011
                 
4.3   Warrant Agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Registrant.   By Reference   8-K   March 22, 2012
                 
4.4   Form of First Unit Purchase Option issued to EarlyBirdCapital, Inc.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 12, 2012
                 
4.5   Form of Second Unit Purchase Option issued to EarlyBirdCapital, Inc.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 7, 2012
                 
10.1   Form of Letter Agreement among the Registrant, EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. and each of the Registrant’s Officers, Directors and Initial Shareholders.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 2, 2012

 

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Exhibit 
No.
   Description   Included   Form   Filing Date
                 
10.2   Form of Investment Management Trust Agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Registrant.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 15, 2012
                 
10.3   Form of Escrow Agreement between the Registrant, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Initial Shareholders.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 12, 2012
                 
10.4   Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement among the Registrant, Initial Shareholders and certain former Tecno Corporation Shareholders.   Herewith        
                 
10.5   Form of Subscription Agreements among the Registrant, Graubard Miller and the Purchasers of Private Placement Warrants.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 7, 2012
                 
10.6   Merger and Acquisition Agreement between the Company and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 12, 2012
                 
10.7   Advisory Services Agreement between the Company and Morgan Joseph TriArtisan LLC   By Reference    10-K/A   June 17, 2013
                 
10.8   Promissory Note issued to A. Lorne Weil 2006 Irrevocable Trust - Family Investment Trust.   By Reference    10-K    June 13, 2013
                 
10.9   Indemnity Escrow Agreement dated as of December 20, 2013, by and among Tecnoglass Inc., Representative, Committee, and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.   Herewith        
                 
10.10   Additional Shares Escrow Agreement dated as of December 20, 2013, by and among Tecnoglass Inc., Representative, Committee, and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.   Herewith        
                 
10.11   Form of Lock-Up Agreements, between the Registrant and the former shareholders of Tecnoglass Holding.   By Reference   8-K   August 22, 2013
                 
10.12   2013 Long-Term Incentive Equity Plan   By Reference   Schedule 14A   December 4, 2013
                 
14.1   Code of Ethics.   By Reference   S-1/A   January 23, 2012
                 
16.1   Letter dated December 27, 2013, from Crowe Horwath CO S.A. to Tecnoglass Inc.   Herewith        

 

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Exhibit 
No.
   Description   Included   Form   Filing Date
                 
21.1   List of subsidiaries.   Herewith        
                 
99.1   Form of Audit Committee Charter.   By Reference   S-1/A   January 23, 2012
                 
99.2   Form of Nominating Committee Charter.   By Reference   S-1/A   January 23, 2012
                 
99.3   Form of Compensation Committee Charter   By Reference   Schedule 14A   December 4, 2013
                 
99.4   Press Release dated December 20, 2013   Herewith        

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: December 27, 2013

 

  TECNOGLASS INC.
     
  By: /s/ Jose M. Daes
    Jose M. Daes
    Chief Executive Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 
No.
   Description   Included   Form   Filing Date
                 
1.1   Form of Underwriting Agreement.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 12, 2012
                 
1.2   Merger and Acquisition Agreement.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 12, 2012
                 
2.1   Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of August 17, 2013 and as amended November 6, 2013, by and among the Registrant., Andina Merger Sub, Inc., Tecnoglass S.A. and C.I. Energia Solar S.A. E.S. Windows and Tecno Corporation.   By Reference   Schedule 14A   December 4, 2013
                 
3.1   Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association.   By Reference   Schedule 14A   December 4, 2013
                 
4.1   Specimen Ordinary Share Certificate.   By Reference   S-1/A   January 23, 2012
                 
4.2   Specimen Warrant Certificate.   By Reference   S-1/A   December 28, 2011
                 
4.3   Warrant Agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Registrant.   By Reference   8-K   March 22, 2012
                 
4.4   Form of First Unit Purchase Option issued to EarlyBirdCapital, Inc.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 12, 2012
                 
4.5   Form of Second Unit Purchase Option issued to EarlyBirdCapital, Inc.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 7, 2012
                 
10.1   Form of Letter Agreement among the Registrant, EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. and each of the Registrant’s Officers, Directors and Initial Shareholders.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 2, 2012
                 
10.2   Form of Investment Management Trust Agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Registrant.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 15, 2012
                 
10.3   Form of Escrow Agreement between the Registrant, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Initial Shareholders.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 12, 2012

 

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Exhibit 
No.
   Description   Included   Form   Filing Date
                 
10.4   Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement among the Registrant, Initial Shareholders and certain former Tecno Corporation Shareholders.   Herewith        
                 
10.5   Form of Subscription Agreements among the Registrant, Graubard Miller and the Purchasers of Private Placement Warrants.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 7, 2012
                 
10.6   Merger and Acquisition Agreement between the Company and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc.   By Reference   S-1/A   March 12, 2012
                 
10.7   Advisory Services Agreement between the Company and Morgan Joseph TriArtisan LLC   By Reference    10-K/A   June 17, 2013
                 
10.8   Promissory Note issued to A. Lorne Weil 2006 Irrevocable Trust - Family Investment Trust.   By Reference    10-K    June 13, 2013
                 
10.9   Indemnity Escrow Agreement dated as of December 20, 2013, by and among Tecnoglass Inc., Representative, Committee, and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.   Herewith        
                 
10.10   Additional Shares Escrow Agreement dated as of December 20, 2013, by and among Tecnoglass Inc., Representative, Committee, and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.   Herewith        
                 
10.11   Form of Lock-Up Agreements, between the Registrant and the former shareholders of Tecnoglass Holding.   By Reference   8-K   August 22, 2013
                 
10.12   2013 Long-Term Incentive Equity Plan   By Reference   Schedule 14A   December 4, 2013
                 
14.1   Code of Ethics.   By Reference   S-1/A   January 23, 2012
                 
16.1   Letter dated December 27, 2013, from Crowe Horwath CO S.A. to Tecnoglass Inc.   Herewith        
                 
21.1   List of subsidiaries.   Herewith        
                 
99.1   Form of Audit Committee Charter.   By Reference   S-1/A   January 23, 2012
                 
99.2   Form of Nominating Committee Charter.   By Reference   S-1/A   January 23, 2012

 

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Exhibit 
No.
   Description   Included   Form   Filing Date
                 
99.3   Form of Compensation Committee Charter   By Reference   Schedule 14A   December 4, 2013
                 
99.4   Press Release dated December 20, 2013   Herewith        

 

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Exhibit 10.4

EXECUTION COPY

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into as of December 20, 2013, by and among Tecnoglass Inc. (formerly known as Andina Acquisition Corporation), an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “ Company ”), and the parties named on the Schedule of Investors attached hereto.

 

WHEREAS, the Company and certain of the Holders (as defined below) are parties to that certain Registration Rights Agreement dated as of March 16, 2012 (the “ Prior Agreement ”);

 

WHEREAS, certain of the Holders are acquiring, on or about the date hereof, ordinary shares of the Company (the “ Ordinary Shares ”) pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “ Merger Agreement ”), dated as of August 17, 2013, as amended, by and among the Company, Andina Merger Sub, Inc., Tecnoglass S.A. and C.I. Energia Solar S.A. ES Windows and Tecno Corporation; and

 

WHEREAS, the parties to the Prior Agreement desire to amend and restate the Prior Agreement to provide for the terms and conditions included herein and to include the recipients of Ordinary Shares pursuant to the Merger Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, covenants and agreements contained herein, and certain other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

1. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.

 

As used in this Agreement, in addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

 

Affiliate ” of any Person means any other Person controlled by, controlling or under common control with such Person; provided that the Company and its subsidiaries shall not be deemed to be Affiliates of any Holder of Registrable Securities. As used in this definition, “control” (including, with its correlative meanings, “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”) shall mean possession, directly or indirectly, of power to direct or cause the direction of management or policies (whether through ownership of securities, by contract or otherwise). With respect to any Person who is an individual, “Affiliates” shall also include, without limitation, any member of such individual’s Family Group.

 

Agreement ” has the meaning specified in the Preamble.

 

Automatic Shelf Registration Statement ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1 .

 

Business Day ” means any day other than a day on which the SEC is closed.

 

Company ” has the meaning specified in the Preamble.

 

 
 

 

Demand Registrations ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1 .

 

Effectiveness Period ” means the period commending on the date of the effectiveness of a Shelf Registration Statement and ending on the earliest of (A) the third anniversary of the date of the effectiveness of a Shelf Registration Statement, (B) the date on which all Registrable Securities covered by a Shelf Registration Statement have been sold pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement, and (C) the date as of which there are no longer any Registrable Securities covered by a Shelf Registration Statement in existence.

 

End of Suspension Notice ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.7(b).

 

Family Group ” means, with respect to a Person who is an individual, (i) such individual’s spouse and descendants (whether natural or adopted) (collectively, for purposes of this definition, “ relatives ”), (ii) such individual’s executor or personal representative, (iii) any trust, the trustee of which is such individual or such individual’s executor or personal representative and which at all times is and remains solely for the benefit of such individual and/or such individual’s relatives, (iv) any corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company or other tax flow-through entity the governing instruments of which provide that such individual or such individual’s executor or personal representative shall have the exclusive, nontransferable power to direct the management and policies of such entity and of which the sole owners of stock, partnership interests, membership interests or any other equity interests are limited to such individual, such individual’s relatives and/or the trusts described in clause (iii) above, and (v) any retirement plan for such individual.

 

Founder Registrable Securities ” means the Registrable Securities purchased by the Founders in private placement transactions prior to or concurrently with the Company’s initial public offering.

 

Founders ” means Child’s Trust F/B/O Francesca Weil U/A dated March 4, 2010, Child’s Trust F/B/O Alexander Weil U/A dated March 4, 2010, Child’s Trust F/B/O Benjamin Luke Weil U/A dated March 4, 2010, B. Luke Weil, Julio A. Torres, Martha L. Byorum, Capital Advisory Partners L.A., Eduardo Robayo, LWEH LLC, Robert Stevens, Eric Carrera, EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., Graubard Miller, A. Lorne Weil 2006 Irrevocable Trust - Family Investment Trust and Marjorie Hernandez.

 

Holder ” means a holder of Registrable Securities.

 

Indemnified Party ” has the meaning specified in Section 7.3 .

 

Indemnifying Party ” has the meaning specified in Section 7.3 .

 

Lock-Up Period ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Lock-Up Agreement, dated December 20, 2013, by and between the Company and certain of the Holders.

 

Long-Form Registrations ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1 .

 

Merger Agreement ” has the meaning specified in the Recitals.

 

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Ordinary Shares ” has the meaning specified in the Recitals.

 

Person ” means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, a limited liability company, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization and a governmental entity or any department, agency or political subdivision thereof.

 

Prior Agreement ” has the meaning specified in the Recitals.

 

Prospectus ” means the prospectus included in any Registration Statement (including, without limitation, a prospectus that discloses information previously omitted from a prospectus filed as part of an effective Registration Statement in reliance upon Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act), as amended or supplemented by any amendment or prospectus supplement, including post-effective amendments, and all materials incorporated by reference or explicitly deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus.

 

Public Offering ” means any sale or distribution by the Company and/or Holders of Registrable Securities to the public of Ordinary Shares pursuant to an offering registered under the Securities Act.

 

Registrable Securities ” means (i) the Ordinary Shares, and the Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the Company’s warrants to purchase Ordinary Shares or issuable upon exercise of the Unit Purchase Options or issuable upon exercise of the Company’s warrants to purchase Ordinary Shares included within the Unit Purchase Options, each as purchased by the Founders in private placement transactions prior to or concurrently with the Company’s initial public offering, (ii) the Ordinary Shares to be issued pursuant to the Merger Agreement, (iii) any Ordinary Shares issued or issuable upon the exercise of any equity security of the Company that is issuable upon conversion of any working capital loans in an amount up to $500,000 made to the Company by any Holder and (iv) all Ordinary Shares issued to any Holder with respect to the securities referred to in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) above by way of any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, combination of shares, acquisition, consolidation, reorganization, share exchange, share reconstruction, amalgamation, contractual control arrangement or similar event; provided , however , that as to any particular Registrable Securities, such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities when (a) a Registration Statement with respect to the sale of such securities shall have become effective under the Securities Act and such securities shall have been sold, transferred, disposed of or exchanged in accordance with such Registration Statement; (b) such securities shall have been otherwise transferred, new certificates for such securities or uncertificated shares not bearing a legend restricting further transfer shall have been delivered by the Company and subsequent public distribution of such securities shall not require registration under the Securities Act; (c) such securities shall have ceased to be outstanding; or (d) such securities have been sold to, or through, a broker, dealer or underwriter in a public distribution or other public securities transaction; provided, that any Registrable Securities held by any Holder that may be sold under Rule 144(b)(1)(i) without limitation under any of the other requirements of Rule 144 (as confirmed by an opinion of the Company’s counsel) shall cease to be Registrable Securities.

 

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Registration Expenses ” means all expenses incurred by the Company in complying with Sections 2 and 3 hereof, including, without limitation, all registration and filing fees, printing expenses, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, state “blue sky” fees and expenses, and accountants’ expenses but excluding any underwriting discounts and commissions or other fees of any broker, dealer or underwriter incurred in connection with a sale of Registrable Securities and any taxes applicable to any Holder with respect to any transfer or sale of Registrable Securities.

 

Registration Statement ” means any registration statement that covers the Registrable Securities pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, including the Prospectus included in such registration statement, amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registration statement, and all exhibits to and all materials incorporated by reference in such registration statement.

 

Rule 144 ”, “ Rule 405 ” and “ Rule 415 ” mean, in each case, such rule promulgated under the Securities Act (or any successor provision) by the SEC, as the same shall be amended from time to time, or any successor rule then in force.

 

SEC ” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Securities Act ” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder.

 

Securities Exchange Act ” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder.

 

Shelf Registration ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1 .

 

Shelf Registrable Securities ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.5(c) .

 

Shelf Registration Statement ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1 .

 

Shelf Takedown Notice ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.5(c) .

 

Shelf Takedown Request ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.5(c) .

 

Short-Form Registrations ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1 .

 

Suspension Event ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.7(b).

 

Suspension Notice ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.7(b).

 

Suspension Period ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.7(a).

 

Underwritten Takedown ” shall mean an underwritten public offering of Registrable Securities pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement as amended or supplemented.

 

Unit Purchase Options ” shall mean the unit purchase options issued to the underwriters (and their designees) in the Company’s initial public offering pursuant to the First Unit Purchase Option dated as of March 22, 2012 and the Second Unit Purchase Option dated as of March 22, 2012.

 

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WKSI ” means a “well-known seasoned issuer” as defined under Rule 405.

 

2. DEMAND REGISTRATIONS.

 

2.1. Requests for Registration . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Holders of Registrable Securities may request registration under the Securities Act of all or any portion of their Registrable Securities on Form S-1 or Form F-1 or any similar long-form registration (“ Long-Form Registrations ”), or, if then available, on Form S-3 or F-3 or any similar short-form registration (“ Short-Form Registrations ”), in each case to the extent provided in Section 2.2 , Section 2.3 or Section 2.4 , as applicable. All registrations requested pursuant to this Section 2.1 are referred to herein as “ Demand Registrations .” The Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities making a Demand Registration may request that the registration be made pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act (a “ Shelf Registration ” and such registration statement, a “Shelf Registration Statement”) and, if the Company is a WKSI at the time any request for a Demand Registration is submitted to the Company, that such Shelf Registration be made pursuant to an automatic shelf registration statement (as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act) (an “ Automatic Shelf Registration Statement ”). Within ten Business Days after the receipt of a request relating to a Demand Registration, the Company shall give written notice of the Demand Registration to all other Holders of Registrable Securities and, subject to the terms of Section 2.5 , shall include in such Demand Registration (and in all related registrations and qualifications under state blue sky laws and in any related underwritten offering) all Registrable Securities with respect to which the Company has received written requests for inclusion therein within seven Business Days after the receipt of the Company’s notice; provided that, with the consent of the holders of at least a majority of the Registrable Securities requesting the Demand Registration, the Company may provide notice of such Demand Registration to all other holders of Registrable Securities within three Business Days following the non-confidential filing of the registration statement with respect to the Demand Registration so long as such registration statement is not an Automatic Shelf Registration Statement. Each Holder agrees that such Holder shall treat as confidential the receipt of the notice of Demand Registration and shall not disclose or use the information contained in such notice of Demand Registration without the prior written consent of the Company until such time as the information contained therein is or becomes available to the public generally, other than as a result of disclosure by the Holder in breach of the terms of this Agreement.

 

2.2. Long-Form Registrations . The Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities shall be entitled to three Long-Form Registrations, whether or not any offering pursuant to such registration is consummated. A registration shall not count as one of the permitted Long-Form Registrations until it has become effective. All Long-Form Registrations shall be underwritten registrations.

 

2.3. Short-Form Registrations . In addition to the Long-Form Registrations provided pursuant to Section 2.2 , the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities shall be entitled to an unlimited number of Short-Form Registrations. Demand Registrations shall be Short-Form Registrations whenever the Company is permitted to use any applicable short form and if the managing underwriters (if any) agree to the use of a Short-Form Registration. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to make Short-Form Registrations available for the sale of Registrable Securities.

 

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2.4. Founder Demand Registration . The Holders of a majority of the Founder Registrable Securities shall be entitled to two Demand Registrations; provided , that the aggregate offering value of the Registrable Securities requested to be registered in any Long-Form Registration must equal at least $10,000,000 in the aggregate. A registration shall not count as one of the permitted Demand Registrations until it has become effective.

 

2.5            Shelf Registrations .

 

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(i)          Subject to the availability of required financial information, as promptly as practicable after the Company receives written notice of a request for a Shelf Registration from holders of at least a majority of the Registrable Securities, the Company shall prepare and file with the SEC, a Registration Statement for an offering to be made on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 of the Securities Act registering the resale from time to time by Holders of all of the Registrable Securities held by the Holders (the “ Shelf Registration Statement ”). The Shelf Registration Statement shall be on Form S-3 or Form F-3 (if the Company is eligible to use Form S-3 or Form F-3) or another appropriate form permitting registration of such Registrable Securities for resale by such Holders. The Company shall use reasonable best efforts to cause the Shelf Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act as soon as possible after filing, and once effective, to keep the Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective under the Securities Act at all times for such time period as is specified in such request, or until the expiration of the Effectiveness Period, whichever is earlier.

 

(ii)         Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities otherwise instruct the Company in writing, subject to the availability of required financial information, the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to prepare a Shelf Registration Statement with respect to all of the Registrable Securities (or such other number of Registrable Securities specified in writing by the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities) and use its reasonable best efforts to file such Shelf Registration Statement with the SEC as soon as practicable following the Closing Date (as defined in the Merger Agreement) but in any event no later than the expiration of the Lock-Up Period.

 

(b)          A Shelf Registration Statement shall be on Form S-3 or Form F-3 (if the Company is eligible to use Form S-3 or Form F-3) or another appropriate form permitting registration of such Registrable Securities for resale by such Holders. The Company shall use reasonable best efforts to cause a Shelf Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act as soon as possible after filing, and once effective, to keep such Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective under the Securities Act at all times for such time period as is specified in such request, or until the expiration of the Effectiveness Period, whichever is earlier.

 

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(c)          In the event that a Shelf Registration Statement is effective, the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities covered by such Shelf Registration Statement shall be entitled to an unlimited number of Underwritten Takedowns, so long as the Shelf Registration Statement remains in effect; provided , that the estimated market value of the Registrable Securities to be sold in any Underwritten Takedown is at least $10,000,000 in the aggregate. The requesting Holders shall make such election by delivering to the Company a written request (a “ Shelf Takedown Request ”) for such offering specifying the number of Registrable Securities available for sale pursuant to such Shelf Registration Statement (the “ Shelf Registrable Securities ”) that the requesting Holders desire to sell pursuant to such Underwritten Takedown. As promptly as practicable, but at least 10 Business Days prior to the anticipated filing date of the prospectus or prospectus supplement relating to such Underwritten Takedown, the Company shall give written notice (the “ Shelf Takedown Notice ”) of such Shelf Takedown Request to all other Holders of Shelf Registrable Securities. The Company, subject to Sections 2.6 and 11.1 hereof, shall include in such Underwritten Takedown the Shelf Registrable Securities of any Holder of Shelf Registrable Securities that shall have made a written request to the Company for inclusion in such Underwritten Takedown (which request shall specify the maximum number of Shelf Registrable Securities intended to be disposed of by such Holder) within seven Business Days after the receipt of the Shelf Takedown Notice. The Company shall, as expeditiously as possible, use its reasonable best efforts to facilitate such Underwritten Takedown, to the extent necessary to permit the disposition (in accordance with the intended methods thereof as aforesaid) of the Registrable Securities to be so offered. Each Holder agrees that such Holder shall treat as confidential the receipt of the Shelf Takedown Notice and shall not disclose or use the information contained in such Shelf Takedown Notice without the prior written consent of the Company until such time as the information contained therein is or becomes available to the public generally, other than as a result of disclosure by the Holder in breach of the terms of this Agreement.

 

(d)          Promptly after the expiration of the seven-Business Day-period referred to in Section 2.5(c) , the Company will notify all Holders of Shelf Registrable Securities participating in the Underwritten Takedown of the identities of the other participating Holders and the number of shares of Registrable Securities requested to be included therein.

 

(e)          Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities wish to engage in an underwritten block trade off of a Shelf Registration Statement (either through filing an Automatic Shelf Registration Statement or through a takedown from an already existing Shelf Registration Statement), then notwithstanding the foregoing time periods, such Holders only need to notify the Company of the block trade Underwritten Takedown five Business Days prior to the day such offering is to commence and the Company shall notify other Holders of Registrable Securities and such other Holders of Registrable Securities must elect whether or not to participate two Business Days prior to the day such offering is to commence, and the Company shall as expeditiously as possible use its reasonable best efforts to facilitate such offering (which may close as early as three Business Days after the date it commences); provided that the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities shall use reasonable best efforts to work with the Company and the underwriters prior to making such request in order to facilitate preparation of the registration statement, prospectus and other offering documentation related to the underwritten block trade; provided , further , that Holders of Registrable Securities (other than the Company’s executive officers and directors and Holders that beneficially own 1% or more of the Company’s Ordinary Shares then outstanding) shall be entitled to participate in a block trade Underwritten Takedown only with the consent of the holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities.

 

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(f)          The Company shall, at the request of the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities covered by a Shelf Registration Statement, file any prospectus supplement or, if the applicable Shelf Registration Statement is an Automatic Shelf Registration Statement, any post-effective amendments and otherwise take any action necessary to include therein all disclosure and language deemed necessary or advisable by the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities, to effect such Underwritten Takedown.

 

2.6. Priority on Demand Registrations and Underwritten Takedowns . If the managing underwriter in a Demand Registration (if it is an underwritten offering) or an Underwritten Takedown advises the Company and the Requesting Holder that, in its view, the number of shares of Registrable Securities requested to be included in such underwritten offering exceeds the largest number of shares that can be sold without having an adverse effect on such offering, including the price at which such shares can be sold (the “ Maximum Offering Size ”), the Company shall include in such underwritten offering, up to the Maximum Offering Size, Registrable Securities requested to be included in such Underwritten Takedown by all participating Holders and allocated pro rata among the Holders thereof on the basis of the relative number of Registrable Securities held by each such Holder at such time (it being understood that for the purposes of calculating the relative number of Registrable Securities held by any participating Holder, in the event such Holder owns any security of the Company that may be converted, exercised or exchanged into Registrable Securities, the relative number of Registrable Securities held by such Holder shall be determined as if such Holder exercised such equity security on a cashless exercise basis).

 

2.7. Restrictions on Demand Registration and Shelf Offerings .

 

(a)          The Company shall not be obligated to effect any Demand Registration within six months after the effective date of a previous Demand Registration. The Company may postpone, for up to 60 days from the date of the request, the filing or the effectiveness of a registration statement for a Demand Registration or suspend, for a period of up to 60 days from the date of delivery of a Suspension Notice below (a “ Suspension Period ”), the use of a prospectus that is part of a Shelf Registration Statement (and therefore suspend sales of the Shelf Registrable Securities) by providing written notice to the Holders of Registrable Securities if the Company’s board of directors determines in its reasonable good faith judgment that the offer or sale of Registrable Securities would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on any proposal or plan by the Company to engage in any material acquisition of assets or stock (other than in the ordinary course of business) or any material merger, consolidation, tender offer, recapitalization, reorganization or other transaction involving the Company; provided that in such event, the Holders of Registrable Securities shall be entitled to withdraw such request for a Demand Registration or Underwritten Takedown and the Company shall pay all Registration Expenses in connection with such Demand Registration or Underwritten Takedown (it being further understood that a withdrawn request for a Demand Registration or Underwritten Takedown shall not count as one of the permitted Demand Registrations). The Company may delay a Demand Registration hereunder only once in any twelve-month period. The Company may extend the Suspension Period of a Shelf Registration Statement for an additional consecutive 60 days with the consent of the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities registered under the applicable Shelf Registration Statement, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

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(b)          In the case of an event that causes the Company to suspend the use of a Shelf Registration Statement as set forth in paragraph (a) above or pursuant to Section 6.10 (a “ Suspension Event ”), the Company shall give a notice to the Holders of Registrable Securities registered pursuant to such Shelf Registration Statement (a “ Suspension Notice ”) to suspend sales of the Registrable Securities and such notice shall state generally the basis for the notice and that such suspension shall continue only for so long as the Suspension Event or its effect is continuing. A Holder shall not effect any sales of the Registrable Securities pursuant to such Shelf Registration Statement (or such filings) at any time after it has received a Suspension Notice from the Company and prior to receipt of an End of Suspension Notice. Each Holder agrees that such Holder shall treat as confidential the receipt of the Suspension Notice and shall not disclose or use the information contained in such Suspension Notice without the prior written consent of the Company until such time as the information contained therein is or becomes available to the public generally, other than as a result of disclosure by the Holder in breach of the terms of this Agreement. The Holders may recommence effecting sales of the Registrable Securities pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement (or such filings) following further written notice to such effect (an “ End of Suspension Notice ”) from the Company, which End of Suspension Notice shall be given by the Company to the Holders and to the Holders’ counsel, if any, promptly following the conclusion of any Suspension Event and its effect.

 

(c)          Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, if the Company shall give a Suspension Notice with respect to any Shelf Registration Statement pursuant to this Section 2.7 , the Company agrees that it shall extend the period of time during which such Shelf Registration Statement shall be maintained effective pursuant to this Agreement by the number of days during the period from the date of receipt by the Holders of the Suspension Notice to and including the date of receipt by the Holders of the End of Suspension Notice and provide copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus necessary to resume sales, with respect to each Suspension Event; provided that such period of time shall not be extended beyond the date that there are no longer Registrable Securities covered by such Shelf Registration Statement.

 

2.8. Selection of Underwriters . Holders holding a majority of the Registrable Securities included in any Demand Registration shall have the right to select an underwriter or underwriters to administer the offering, which underwriter or underwriters shall be reasonably acceptable to the Company. In an Underwritten Takedown, the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities participating in such Underwritten Takedown shall have the right to select an underwriter or underwriters to administer the Underwritten Takedown, which underwriter or underwriters shall be reasonably acceptable to the Company. In connection with an underwritten offering (including an Underwritten Takedown), the Company shall enter into customary agreements (including an underwriting agreement in customary form) and take such other actions as are reasonably required in order to expedite or facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities in such underwritten offering, including, if necessary, the engagement of a “qualified independent underwriter” in connection with the qualification of the underwriting arrangements with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.

 

2.9. Other Registration Rights . Except as provided in this Agreement, the Company shall not grant to any persons the right to request the Company or any subsidiary to register any capital stock of the Company or any subsidiary, or any securities convertible or exchangeable into or exercisable for such securities, without the prior written consent of the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities.

 

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3.           PIGGYBACK RIGHTS .

 

3.1            Right to Piggyback . If the Company proposes to register any of its Ordinary Shares (other than in connection with a Demand Registration (which are covered by Section 2) or registrations on Form S-4 or S-8 (or similar forms) promulgated by the SEC and any successor or similar forms), and the registration form to be used may be used for the registration of Registrable Securities (a “ Piggyback Registration ”), the Company shall give prompt written notice to the Holders of Registrable Securities (in any event within three Business Days after the filing of the registration statement relating to the Piggyback Registration), and subject to the terms of Section 3.2 and Section 3.3 , shall include in such Piggyback Registration (and in all related registrations or qualifications under blue sky laws and in any related underwritten offering) all Registrable Securities with respect to which the Company has received written requests for inclusion therein within 20 days after delivery of the Company’s notice.

 

3.2            Priority on Primary Registrations . If a Piggyback Registration is an underwritten primary offering on behalf of the Company, and the managing underwriter informs the Company that the number of shares held by the Holders requested to be included exceeds the amount which can be sold in such offering without adversely affecting the distribution of the shares being offered, the Company shall include, (i) first, all of the shares the Company has proposed to register; (ii) second, as many of the Registrable Securities, allocated pro rata among the Holders thereof on the basis of the relative number of Registrable Securities held by each such Holder at such time, as can be included without adversely affecting such distribution (it being understood that for the purposes of calculating the relative number of Registrable Securities held by any participating Holder, in the event such Holder owns any security of the Company that may be converted, exercised or exchanged into Registrable Securities, the relative number of Registrable Securities held by such Holder shall be determined as if such Holder exercised such equity security on a cashless exercise basis); and (iii) third, any other Ordinary Shares proposed to be included in such offering. Registrable Securities beneficially owned by any executive officer of the Company shall not be eligible to be included in any primary offering of Ordinary Shares without the Company’s consent.

 

3.3            Priority on Secondary Registrations . If a Piggyback Registration is an underwritten secondary offering on behalf of holders of the Company’s securities (for the avoidance of doubt, other than Holders hereunder), and the managing underwriter informs the Company that the number of shares required to be included in such registration exceeds the amount which can be sold in such offering without adversely affecting the distribution of the shares being offered, the Company shall include, (i) first, the securities requested to be included therein by the holders initially requesting such registration (for the avoidance of doubt, other than Holders hereunder) and the Registrable Securities requested to be included in such registration, allocated pro rata among the holders thereof on the basis of the relative number of securities held by each such holder at such time, as can be included without adversely affecting such distribution (it being understood that for the purposes of calculating the relative number of securities held by any participating holder, in the event such holder owns any security of the Company that may be converted, exercised or exchanged into Ordinary Shares, the relative number of Ordinary Shares held by such holder shall be determined as if such holder exercised such equity security on a cashless exercise basis); and (ii) second, any other Ordinary Shares proposed to be included in such offering.

 

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4. HOLDBACK AGREEMENT.

 

4.1. Holders of Registrable Securities . In connection with any underwritten Public Offering of Registrable Securities, each Holder of Registrable Securities agrees to enter into any holdback, lockup or similar agreement requested by the underwriters managing such Public Offering in such form as agreed to by the Holders of a majority of Registrable Securities participating in such Public Offering.

 

4.2. The Company . In connection with any underwritten Public Offering of Registrable Securities, the Company (i) shall not effect any public sale or distribution of its equity securities, or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for such securities, during the period commencing on the earlier of the date on which the Company gives notice to the Holders of Registrable Securities that a preliminary prospectus has been circulated for such Public Offering or the “pricing” of such offering and continuing to the date that is 90 days following the date of the final prospectus for such Public Offering (the “ Holdback Period ”), unless the underwriters managing the Public Offering otherwise agree in writing and (ii) shall use its best efforts to cause (A) each holder of at least five percent (5%) (on a fully-diluted basis) of its Ordinary Shares, or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Ordinary Shares, purchased from the Company at any time after the date of this Agreement (other than in a Public Offering) and (B) each of its directors and executive officers to agree to not effect any public sale or distribution of the Company’s equity securities, or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for such securities, during the Holdback Period, except as part of such underwritten registration, if otherwise permitted, unless the underwriters managing the Public Offering otherwise agree in writing.

 

5. Expenses of Registration .

 

5.1           All Registration Expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Company’s obligations under Sections 2 and 3 shall be borne by the Company.

 

5.2           In connection with each Demand Registration, each Piggyback Registration and each Underwritten Takedown, the Company shall reimburse the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such registration for the reasonable fees and disbursements of one counsel chosen by the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in such registration or participating in such Underwritten Takedown and disbursements of each additional counsel retained by any Holder of Registrable Securities for the purpose of rendering a legal opinion on behalf of such Holder in connection with any Demand Registration, Piggyback Registration or Underwritten Takedown.

 

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6. Registration Procedures .

 

The Company shall keep each Holder advised in writing as to the initiation of the registrations described in Sections 2 and 3 and as to the completion thereof. Whenever the Holders of Registrable Securities have requested that any Registrable Securities be registered pursuant to this Agreement or have initiated an Underwritten Takedown, the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to effect the registration and the sale of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method of disposition thereof held by a Holder of Registrable Securities requesting registration, and pursuant thereto the Company shall at its expense:

 

6.1           upon written request, before filing any Registration Statement or Prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto with the SEC, furnish to the Holders copies of all such documents proposed to be filed and use reasonable efforts to reflect in each such document when so filed with the SEC such comments as the Holders reasonably shall propose within one Business Day of the delivery of such copies to the Holders;

 

6.2           subject to Section 2.7 and Section 6.10 , prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and post-effective amendments to each Shelf Registration Statement as may be necessary to keep such Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective for the Effectiveness Period; cause the related Prospectus to be supplemented by any required Prospectus supplement, and as so supplemented to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 (or any similar provisions then in force) under the Securities Act; and use reasonable efforts to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act applicable to it;

 

6.3           prior to any public offering of Registrable Securities, use its reasonable best efforts to (i) register or qualify the Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement under such securities or “blue sky” laws of such jurisdictions in the United States as the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement (in light of their intended plan of distribution) may request and (ii) take such action necessary to cause such Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental authorities as may be necessary by virtue of the business and operations of the Company and do any and all other acts and things that may be necessary or advisable to enable the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities in such jurisdictions; provided , however , that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify or take any action to which it would be subject to general service of process or taxation in any such jurisdiction where it is not then otherwise so subject;

 

6.4           cause all such Registrable Securities registered pursuant hereto to be listed on each securities exchange or over-the counter market on which similar securities issued by the Company are then listed or, if no securities are then listed, on the NASDAQ Stock Market;

 

6.5           provide a transfer agent and registrar for all such Registrable Securities no later than the effective date of such Registration Statement;

 

6.6           as promptly as reasonably practicable, but within three (3) Business Days in any event, give notice to the Holders (1) when any Prospectus, Prospectus supplement, Registration Statement or post-effective amendment to a Registration Statement has been filed with the SEC and, with respect to a Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment, when the same has been declared effective ( provided , however , that the Company shall not be required by this clause (1) to notify the Holders of the filing of a Prospectus supplement that does nothing more substantive than name one or more Holders as selling security holders), and (2) of any request, following the effectiveness of a Registration Statement under the Securities Act, by the SEC or any other federal or state governmental authority for amendments or supplements to such Registration Statement or related Prospectus or for additional information;

 

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6.7           in the case of a Shelf Registration Statement, notify the Holders in writing of the effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement and furnish to the Holders, without charge, such number of copies of the Shelf Registration Statement (including any amendments, supplements and exhibits), the Prospectus contained therein (including each preliminary prospectus and all related amendments and supplements) and such other documents as the Holders may reasonably request in order to facilitate the sale of the Registrable Securities in the manner described in the Shelf Registration Statement;

 

6.8           in the case of a Shelf Registration Statement, subject to the provisions of Section 2.7 above and Section 6.10 below, the Company shall promptly prepare and file with the SEC from time to time such amendments and supplements to the Shelf Registration Statement and Prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep the Shelf Registration Statement effective and to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all the Registrable Securities during the Effectiveness Period;

 

6.9           give notice to the Holders within one (1) Business Day following notice to the Company (1) of the issuance by the SEC or any other federal or state governmental authority of any stop order or injunction suspending or enjoining the use of any Prospectus or the effectiveness of a Registration Statement or the initiation or threatening of any proceedings for that purpose, (2) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose, and (3) of the happening of any event that makes any statement made in a Registration Statement or the related Prospectus untrue in any material respect or that requires changes in order to make the statements therein not misleading;

 

6.10         Subject to Section 2.7 , at the request of any Holder of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement, prepare and file a post-effective amendment to such Registration Statement or a supplement to the related Prospectus or any document incorporated therein by reference, or file any other required document that would be incorporated by reference into such Registration Statement and Prospectus, so that such Registration Statement does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and that such Prospectus does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, and, in the case of a post-effective amendment to a Registration Statement, subject to Section 2.7 , use commercially reasonable efforts to cause it to be declared effective as promptly as is reasonably practicable, and give to the Holders listed as selling security holders in such Prospectus a Suspension Notice, and, upon receipt of any Suspension Notice, each such Holder agrees not to sell any Registrable Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement until such Holder’s receipt of copies of the supplemented or amended Prospectus or until it receives an End of Suspension Notice, and has received copies of any additional or supplemental filings that are incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference in such Prospectus. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to obtain the withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement as promptly as possible (and promptly notify in writing each Holder covered by such Registration Statement of the withdrawal of any such order), except to the extent provided in Section 2.7 .

 

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6.11         in the event of any underwritten public offering of Registrable Securities, enter into and perform its obligations under an underwriting agreement, in usual and customary form, with the managing underwriter(s) of such offering. Each Holder participating in such underwriting shall also enter into and perform its obligations under such an underwriting agreement. The Company shall, if requested by the managing underwriter or underwriters or any Holder of Registrable Securities included in such offering, promptly incorporate in a prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment such information as such managing underwriter or underwriters or any Holder of Registrable Securities reasonably requests to be included therein, and which is reasonably related to the offering of such Registrable Securities, including, without limitation, with respect to the Registrable Securities being sold by such Holder to such underwriter or underwriters, the purchase price being paid therefor by such underwriter or underwriters and any other terms of an underwritten offering of the Registrable Securities to be sold in such offering, and the Company shall promptly make all required filings of such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment;

 

6.12         furnish to each Holder of Registrable Securities included in any Registration Statement a signed counterpart, addressed to such Holder, of (1) any opinion of counsel to the Company delivered to any underwriter dated the effective date of the Registration Statement or, in the event of an underwritten offering, the date of the closing under the applicable underwriting agreement, in customary form, scope, and substance, at a minimum to the effect that the Registration Statement has been declared effective and that no stop order is in effect, which counsel and opinions shall be reasonably satisfactory to a majority of the Holders and their counsel and (2) any comfort letter from the Company’s independent public accountants delivered to any underwriter in customary form and covering such matters of the type customarily covered by comfort letters as the managing underwriter or underwriters reasonably request. In the event no legal opinion is delivered to any underwriter, the Company shall furnish to each Holder of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement, at any time that such Holder elects to use a Prospectus, an opinion of counsel to the Company to the effect that the Registration Statement containing such Prospectus has been declared effective and that no stop order is in effect;

 

6.13         fully cooperate, and cause each of its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, and all other officers and members of the management to fully cooperate in any offering of Registrable Securities hereunder, which cooperation shall include, without limitation, the preparation of the Registration Statement with respect to such offering and all other offering materials and related documents, and participation in meetings with underwriters, attorneys, accountants and potential stockholders;

 

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6.14         make available for inspection by the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement, any underwriter participating in any disposition pursuant to such Registration Statement and any attorney, accountant, or other professional retained by any Holder of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement or any underwriter, all financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company, and cause all of the Company’s officers, directors, and employees and the independent public accountants who have certified its financial statements to make themselves available to discuss the business of the Company and to supply all information reasonably requested by any such Holder, underwriter, attorney, accountant or agent in connection with such Registration Statement as shall be necessary to enable them to exercise their due diligence responsibility, and cause the Company’s officers, directors, and employees to supply all information requested by any of them in connection with such Registration Statement;

 

6.15         cooperate with each Holder of Registrable Securities and each underwriter or agent, if any, participating in the disposition of such Registrable Securities and their respective counsel in connection with any filings required to be made with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., and use its reasonable best efforts to make or cause to be made any filings required to be made by an issuer with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. in connection with the filing of any Registration Statement;

 

6.16         in the event of any underwritten public offering of Registrable Securities, cause senior executive officers of the Company to participate in customary “road show” presentations that may be reasonably requested by the managing underwriter in any such underwritten offering and otherwise to facilitate, cooperate with, and participate in each proposed offering contemplated herein and customary selling efforts related thereto;

 

6.17         if the Company files an Automatic Shelf Registration Statement covering any Registrable Securities, use its reasonable best efforts to remain a WKSI (and not become an ineligible issuer (as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act)) during the period during which such Automatic Shelf Registration Statement is required to remain effective;

 

6.18         if the Company does not pay the filing fee covering the Registrable Securities at the time an Automatic Shelf Registration Statement is filed, pay such fee at such time or times as the Registrable Securities are to be sold;

 

6.19         during the Effectiveness Period, if at any time when the Company is required to re-evaluate its WKSI status the Company determines that it is not a WKSI, use its reasonable best efforts to refile the Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 or Form F-3 and, if such form is not available, Form S-1 or Form F-1, and keep such registration statement effective during the Effectiveness Period; and

 

6.20         otherwise, in good faith, cooperate reasonably with, and take such customary actions as may reasonably be requested by the Holders, in connection with such registration.

 

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7. INDEMNIFICATION.

 

7.1. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Holder, the partners, members, officers, directors, stockholders, legal counsel and accountants of each Holder and any other person, if any, who controls each Holder within the meaning of either Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever, as incurred, arising out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto), or the omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading or arising out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact included in any preliminary prospectus or the Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto), or the omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided , however , that this Section 7 shall not apply to any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense to the extent arising out of any untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information about any Holder furnished to the Company by or on behalf of such Holder expressly for use in the Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto), or any preliminary prospectus or the Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto).

 

7.2 Each Holder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, and each person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of either Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act severally and not jointly against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense described in the indemnity contained in Section 7.1 , as incurred, but only with respect to untrue statements or omissions, or alleged untrue statements or omissions, made in the Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto) or any preliminary prospectus or the Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto) in reliance upon and in conformity with written information about such Holder furnished to the Company by or on behalf of such Holder expressly for use in the Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto) or the Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto).

 

7.3. Each party entitled to indemnification under this Section 7 (the “ Indemnified Party ”) shall give notice to the party required to provide indemnification (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) promptly after such Indemnified Party has actual knowledge of any claim as to which indemnity may be sought and shall permit the Indemnifying Party to assume the defense of any such claim or any litigation resulting therefrom, provided that counsel for the Indemnifying Party, who shall conduct the defense of such claim or any litigation resulting therefrom, shall be approved by the Indemnified Party (whose approval shall not be withheld unreasonably), and the Indemnified Party may participate in such defense at such Indemnified Party’s expense. The failure of any Indemnified Party to give notice as provided herein shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Section 7 only if such failure is materially prejudicial to the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend such action, and such failure shall in no event relieve the Indemnifying Party of any liability that he or it may have to any Indemnified Party otherwise than under this Section 7 . No Indemnifying Party, in the defense of any such claim or litigation, shall, except with the consent of each Indemnified Party, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnified Party of a release from all liability with respect to such claim or litigation.

 

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7.4. If the indemnification provided under this Section 7 hereof from the Indemnifying Party is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless an Indemnified Party in respect of any loss, liability, claim, damage and expense referred to herein, then the Indemnifying Party, in lieu of indemnifying the Indemnified Party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the Indemnified Party as a result of such loss, liability, claim, damage and expense in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact, was made by, or relates to information supplied by, such Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, and the Indemnifying Party’s and Indemnified Party’s relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action; provided , however , that the liability of any Holder under this Section 7.4 shall be limited to the amount of the net proceeds received by such Holder in such offering giving rise to such liability. The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of the losses or other liabilities referred to above shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 7.1 , 7.2 and 7.3 above, any legal or other fees, charges or expenses reasonably incurred by such party in connection with any investigation or proceeding. The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 7.4 were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation, which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in this Section 7.4 . No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution pursuant to this Section 7.4 from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

 

7.5. The indemnification provided for under this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Indemnified Party or any officer, director or controlling person of such indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of securities by such Indemnified Party.

 

8. Information by Holders and Other Shareholders .

 

Each Holder shall furnish to the Company such information regarding such Holder and the distribution proposed by such Holder as the Company may reasonably request in writing and as shall be required in connection with any Registration Statement.

 

9. Rule 144 Reporting .

 

With a view to making available the benefits of certain rules and regulations of the SEC that may permit the sale of the Ordinary Shares to the public without registration, the Company shall for so long as Registrable Securities are outstanding:

 

(a)          make and keep public information available as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144;

 

(b)          file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act; and

 

(c)          so long as any Holder owns any securities constituting or representing Registrable Securities, furnish to such Holder upon request a written statement by the Company as to its compliance with the reporting requirements of Rule 144, and of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act.

 

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10. Removal of Legends .

 

If requested by a Holder, the Company shall cooperate with such Holder and the Company’s transfer agent to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates (or execution of a book entry transfer) representing Registrable Securities to be delivered to a transferee pursuant to the Registration Statement, which certificates or transfer shall be free, to the extent permitted by applicable law and permissible under the terms of the Merger Agreement, of all restrictive legends, and to enable such Registrable Securities to be in such denominations and registered in such names as any such Holders may reasonably request.

 

11. Underwritten Offerings .

 

11.1          Underwriting Arrangements . No Holder of Registrable Securities may participate in any offering hereunder which is underwritten unless such Holder (i) agrees to sell such Holder’s securities on the basis provided in any underwriting arrangements approved by the person or persons entitled hereunder to approve such arrangements (including, without limitation, pursuant to any over-allotment or “green shoe” option requested by the underwriters; provided that no Holder of Registrable Securities shall be required to sell more than the number of Registrable Securities such Holder has requested to include) and (ii) completes and executes all questionnaires, powers of attorney, custody agreements, indemnities, underwriting agreements and other documents required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements. Each Holder of Registrable Securities shall execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company and the lead managing underwriter(s) that are consistent with such Holder’s obligations under Section 4 and this Section 11.1 or that are necessary to give further effect thereto.

 

11.2          Price and Underwriting Discounts . In the case of an underwritten Demand Registration or Underwritten Takedown requested by Holders pursuant to this Agreement, the price, underwriting discount and other financial terms of the related underwriting agreement for the Registrable Securities shall be determined by the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in such underwritten offering.

 

12. MISCELLANEOUS.

 

12.1          Notices . All notices and other communications provided for or permitted hereunder shall be made in writing by hand delivery, by electronic facsimile transfer or by courier guaranteeing overnight delivery, and shall be deemed given (i) when made, if made by hand delivery, (ii) upon confirmation, if made by electronic facsimile transfer, (iii) one (1) Business Day after being deposited with such courier, if made by overnight courier, to the parties as follows:

 

(a)          if to a Holder, at the address for such Holder then appearing in the books of the Company;

 

(b)          If to the Company, to:

 

Tecnoglass Inc.

Avenida Circunvalar a 100 mts de la Via 40

 

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Barrio Las Flores Barranquilla

Colombia

Facsimile: [____________]

Attention: Chief Financial Officer

 

12.2 Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflicts of laws and principles thereof.

 

12.3 Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit and be enforceable by the Company and its successors and assigns and the Holders of Registrable Securities and their respective successors and permitted assigns (whether so expressed or not). In addition, whether or not any express assignment has been made, the provisions of this Agreement which are for the benefit of purchasers or Holders of Registrable Securities are also for the benefit of, and enforceable by, any subsequent Holder of Registrable Securities.

 

12.4 Additional Parties . Subject to the prior written consent of the Company and Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities, the Company may permit any Person who acquires Ordinary Shares or rights to acquire Ordinary Shares from an existing Holder after the date hereof to become a party to this Agreement and to succeed to all of the rights and obligations of a “Holder of Registrable Securities” under this Agreement by obtaining an executed Addendum Agreement to this Agreement from such Person in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto (an “ Addendum Agreement ”). Upon the execution and delivery of an Addendum Agreement by such Person, the Ordinary Shares acquired by such Person shall constitute Registrable Securities and such Person shall be a Holder of Registrable Securities under this Agreement with respect to the acquired Ordinary Shares, and the Company shall add such Person’s name and address to the Schedule of Investors hereto and circulate such information to the parties to this Agreement.

 

12.5 Captions . The captions of the several sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are included for reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning thereof.

 

12.6 Amendments and Waivers . Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of this Agreement may be amended, modified or waived only with the prior written consent of the Company and Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities; provided that no such amendment, modification or waiver that would materially and adversely affect a Holder or group of Holders of Registrable Securities in a manner materially different than any other Holder or group of Holders of Registrable Securities (other than amendments and modifications required to implement the provisions of Section 12.4 ), shall be effective against such Holder or group of Holders of Registrable Securities without the consent of the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities that are held by the group of Holders that is materially and adversely affected thereby. The failure or delay of any Person to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way be construed as a waiver of such provisions and shall not affect the right of such Person thereafter to enforce each and every provision of this Agreement in accordance with its terms. A waiver or consent to or of any breach or default by any Person in the performance by that Person of his, her or its obligations under this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or default in the performance by that Person of the same or any other obligations of that Person under this Agreement.

 

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12.7 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

 

12.8 Remedies . The parties to this Agreement shall be entitled to enforce their rights under this Agreement specifically (without posting a bond or other security), to recover damages caused by reason of any breach of any provision of this Agreement and to exercise all other rights existing in their favor. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that a breach of this Agreement would cause irreparable harm and money damages would not be an adequate remedy for any such breach and that, in addition to any other rights and remedies existing hereunder, any party shall be entitled to specific performance and/or other injunctive relief from any court of law or equity of competent jurisdiction (without posting any bond or other security) in order to enforce or prevent violation of the provisions of this Agreement.

 

12.9 Severability . If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby, and the parties hereto shall use their reasonable best efforts to find and employ an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that contemplated by such term, provision, covenant or restriction, it being intended that all of the rights and privileges of the parties hereto shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

12.10 No Recourse . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company and each Holder of Registrable Securities agrees and acknowledges that no recourse under this Agreement or any documents or instruments delivered in connection with this Agreement, shall be had against any current or future director, officer, employee, general or limited partner or member of any Holder of Registrable Securities or of any Affiliate or assignee thereof, whether by the enforcement of any assessment or by any legal or equitable proceeding, or by virtue of any statute, regulation or other applicable law, it being expressly agreed and acknowledged that no personal liability whatsoever shall attach to, be imposed on or otherwise be incurred by any current or future officer, agent or employee of any Holder of Registrable Securities or any current or future member of any Holder of Registrable Securities or any current or future director, officer, employee, partner or member of any Holder of Registrable Securities or of any Affiliate or assignee thereof, as such for any obligation of any Holder of Registrable Securities under this Agreement or any documents or instruments delivered in connection with this Agreement for any claim based on, in respect of or by reason of such obligations or their creation.

 

12.11 Entire Agreement . This Agreement is intended by the parties hereto as a final expression of their agreement and is intended to be a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter contained herein and the registration rights granted by the Company with respect to the Registrable Securities.

 

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12.12 Other Registration Rights . The Company represents and warrants that no person, other than a Holder of Registrable Securities, has any right to require the Company to register any securities of the Company for sale or to include such securities of the Company in any registration filed by the Company for the sale of securities for its own account or for the account of any other person. This Agreement supersedes any other registration rights agreement or similar agreement with any Holder, including, without limitation, the Prior Agreement, and the Prior Agreement is hereby terminated. After the date of this Agreement, the Company shall not enter into any agreement with any Holder or prospective Holder of any securities of the Company that would grant such Holder registration rights on a parity with or senior to those granted to the Holders hereunder without the prior written consent of the Holders at the time in question.

 

12.13 Further Assurances . At any time or from time to time after the date hereof, the parties hereto agree to cooperate with each other, and at the request of any other party, to execute and deliver any further instruments or documents and to take all such further action as the other party may reasonably request in order to evidence or effect the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and to otherwise carry out the intent of the parties hereunder.

 

12.14 No Inconsistent Agreements . The Company shall not hereafter enter into any agreement with respect to its securities which is inconsistent with or violates the rights granted to the Holders of Registrable Securities in this Agreement.

 

[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON SUCCEEDING PAGES]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement on the date first written above.

 

  COMPANY:
   
  TECNOGLASS INC.
   
  By: /s/ B. Luke Weil
  Name: B. Luke Weil
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
   
  HOLDERS:
   
  CHILD’S TRUST F/B/O FRANCESCA
WEIL U/A DATED MARCH 4, 2010
   
  By: /s/ John C. Novogrod
  Name: John C. Novogrod
  Title: Trustee
   
  CHILD’S TRUST F/B/O ALEXANDER
WEIL U/A DATED MARCH 4, 2010
   
  By: /s/ John C. Novogrod
  Name: John C. Novogrod
  Title: Trustee
   
  CHILD’S TRUST F/B/O BENJAMIN
LUKE WEIL U/A DATED MARCH 4,
2010
   
  By: /s/ John C. Novogrod
  Name: John C. Novogrod
  Title: Trustee
   
  /s/ B. Luke Weil
  Name: B. Luke Weil
   
  /s/ Julio A. Torres
  Name: Julio A. Torres

 

 
 

 

  /s/ Martha L. Byorum
  Name: Martha L. Byorum
   
  CAPITAL ADVISORY PARTNERS L.A.
   
  By: /s/ Carolina Suarez
  Name: Carolina Suarez
  Title: Legal Representative
   
  /s/ Eduardo Robayo
  Name: Eduardo Robayo
   
  LWEH LLC
   
  By: /s/ A. Lorne Weil
  Name: A. Lorne Weil
  Title: Initial Stockholder
   
  /s/ Robert Stevens
  Name: Robert Stevens
   
  /s/ Eric Carrera
  Name: Eric Carrera
   
  EARLYBIRDCAPITAL, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Steven Levine
  Name: Steven Levine
  Title: CEO
   
  GRAUBARD MILLER
   
  By: /s/ Jeff Gallant
  Name: Jeff Gallant
  Title: Partner

 

 
 

 

  A. LORNE WEIL 2006 IRREVOCABLE
  TRUST – FAMILY INVESTMENT
  TRUST
   
  By: /s/ William M. Hearn
  Name: William M. Hearn
  Title: Senior Vice President
   
  /s/ Marjorie Hernandez
  Name: Marjorie Hernandez

 

 
 

 

  Jose Daes, on behalf of himself and as
  Representative for Energy Holding
  Corporation
   
  By: /s/ Jose Daes
  Name:  Jose Daes
  Its: Representative

 

 
 

 

Schedule of Investors

 

Name:   Address:
     
Child Trust f/b/o Francesca Weil u/a dated March 4, 2010  

John C. Novogrod

1177 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10036

     
Child Trust f/b/o Alexander Weil u/a dated March 4, 2010  

John C. Novogrod

1177 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10036

     
Child Trust f/b/o Benjamin Luke Weil u/a dated March 4, 2010  

John C. Novogrod

1177 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10036

     
B. Luke Weil  

[___________]

[___________]

     
Julio A. Torres  

13621 Deering Bay Drive #404

Coral Gables, FL, 33158 

     
Martha L. Byorum  

[___________]

[___________]

     

Capital Advisory Partners L.A.

 

 

Carrera 10 # 28-49

Torre A, Oficina 20-05

Bogotá, Colombia

     

Eduardo Robayo

 

 

Carrera 7 No. 93A- 35

Torre A , Apt 505

Bogota, Colombia 

     

LWEH LLC

 

 

[___________]

[___________]

     

Robert Stevens

 

 

[___________]

[___________]

     

Eric Carrera

 

 

2 Beachway

Port Washington, NY 11050

     

EarlyBirdCapital, Inc.

 

 

275 Madison Avenue, 27 th  Floor

New York, New York 10016

Attn: Steven Levine

 

 
 

 

Name:   Address:

Graubard Miller

 

 

The Chrysler Building

405 Lexington Ave.

New York, New York 10174

Attn: David Alan Miller, Esq.

     

A. Lorne Weil 2006 Irrevocable Trust – Family
Investment Trust

 

 

c/o William M. Hearn 

Senior Vice President 

Neuberger Berman Trust Company 

919 N. Market Street, Suite 506 

Wilmington, DE 19801 

     
Marjorie Hernandez  

HSBC Bank USA

452 Fifth Ave

New York, NY 10018 

     
Energy Holding Corporation  

Avalon Management Limited

Landmark Square, 1st Floor

64 Earth Close, West Bay Beach South

P.O. Box 715

Grand Cayman KY1-1107, Cayman Islands

Attention: Jose Daes, Representative

 

 
 

 

Exhibit A

 

Addendum Agreement

 

This Addendum Agreement (“ Addendum Agreement ”) is executed on _______, 20__, by the undersigned (the “ New Holder ”) pursuant to the terms of that certain Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement dated as of December 20, 2013 (the “ Agreement ”), by and among the Company and the Holders identified therein, as such Agreement may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Addendum Agreement shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement. By the execution of this Addendum Agreement, the New Holder agrees as follows:

 

1.1 Acknowledgment . New Holder acknowledges that New Holder is acquiring certain Ordinary Shares of the Company (the “ Stock ”) [or other equity securities of the Company that are convertible, exercisable or exchangeable for Ordinary Shares of the Company (the “ Convertible Securities ”)] as a transferee of such Stock [or Convertible Securities] from a party in such party’s capacity as a “Holder” under the Agreement, and after such transfer, New Holder shall be considered a “Holder” for all purposes under the Agreement.

 

1.2 Agreement . New Holder hereby (a) agrees that the Stock [or Convertible Securities] shall be bound by and subject to the terms of the Agreement and (b) adopts the Agreement with the same force and effect as if the New Holder were originally a party thereto.

 

1.3 Notice . Any notice required or permitted by the Agreement shall be given to New Holder at the address or facsimile number listed below New Holder’s signature below.

 

NEW HOLDER :   ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
     
Print Name:       TECNOGLASS INC.
       
By:     By:  
         
Name:     Name:  
         
Title:     Title:  
       
Address:      
     
     

 

Facsimile Number:      

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.9

EXECUTION COPY

 

INDEMNITY ESCROW AGREEMENT

 

INDEMNITY ESCROW AGREEMENT (“ Agreement ”) dated December 20, 2013 by and among Tecnoglass Inc. (formerly known as Andina Acquisition Corporation), an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“ Parent ”), Jose Daes, acting as the representative of the recipients of the Parent Ordinary Shares (the “ Representative ”), A. Lorne Weil and Martha L. Byorum, acting as the committee (the “ Committee ”) representing the interests of Parent, and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as escrow agent (the “ Escrow Agent ”). Capitalized terms used herein that are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Merger Agreement (as defined below).

 

Parent is party to that certain Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 17, 2013, as amended (the “ Merger Agreement ”). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Parent is to be indemnified in certain respects by the recipients of the Parent Ordinary Shares issued thereunder (“ Shareholders ”). The parties desire to establish an escrow fund as collateral security for the foregoing indemnification obligations. The Representative has been designated pursuant to Letters of Transmittal executed and delivered to Parent by each Shareholder to represent the Shareholders and each Permitted Transferee (as hereinafter defined) of the Shareholders (the Shareholders and all such Permitted Transferees are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “ Owners ”), and to act on their behalf for purposes of this Agreement. The Committee has been designated pursuant to the Merger Agreement to represent Parent and to act on its behalf for purposes of this Agreement

 

The parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1.              (a)          Concurrently with the execution hereof, an aggregate of 890,000 Parent Ordinary Shares issued to the Shareholders at the Closing pursuant to the Merger Agreement, which shall be allocated among the Shareholders in accordance with the allocation set forth on Schedule 1(a) attached hereto, together with five (5) share powers signature medallion guaranteed (or in lieu of such share powers being medallion guaranteed, accompanied by an appropriate waiver form addressed to Escrow Agent) from each Shareholder separate from the share certificates executed in blank by each such Shareholder, shall be delivered to the Escrow Agent to be held in escrow pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and Section 1.10 and Article VII of the Merger Agreement. The Parent Ordinary Shares represented by the share certificates so delivered to the Escrow Agent are herein referred to in the aggregate as the “ Escrow Fund .” The Escrow Fund shall represent the sole remedy of Parent and any Parent Indemnitees for Indemnification Claims (as hereinafter defined). The Escrow Agent shall maintain a separate account for each Shareholder, and, subsequent to any transfer permitted pursuant to Section 1(e) hereof, each Owner’s, portion of the Escrow Fund.

 

(b)          The parties hereby appoint the Escrow Agent to act, and the Escrow Agent hereby agrees to act, as escrow agent and to hold, safeguard and disburse the Escrow Fund solely pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof. The Escrow Agent shall treat the Escrow Fund as a trust fund in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and not as the property of Parent. The Escrow Agent’s duties hereunder shall terminate upon its distribution of the entire Escrow Fund in accordance with this Agreement.

 

 
 

 

(c)          Except as herein provided, the Owners shall retain all of their rights as shareholders of Parent with respect to the Parent Ordinary Shares constituting the Escrow Fund during the period the Escrow Fund is held by the Escrow Agent (the “ Escrow Period ”), including, without limitation, the right to vote their Parent Ordinary Shares included in the Escrow Fund.

 

(d)          During the Escrow Period, all dividends payable in cash with respect to the Parent Ordinary Shares then contained in the Escrow Fund shall be paid to the Owners, but all dividends payable in shares or other non-cash property (“ Non-Cash Dividends ”) shall be delivered to the Escrow Agent to hold in accordance with the terms hereof. As used herein, the term “Escrow Fund” shall be deemed to include the Non-Cash Dividends distributed thereon, if any.

 

(e)          During the Escrow Period, no sale, transfer or other disposition may be made of any of the Parent Ordinary Shares in the Escrow Fund except:

 

(i)          to any Affiliate of such Shareholder;

 

(ii)         by gift, will, intestate succession, judicial decree or other transfer to the Family Members of such Shareholder or to a trust, corporation, partnership or limited liability company, the beneficiaries, shareholders, partners or members of which are Family Members of such Shareholder or a charitable organization;

 

(iii)        by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon the death of such Shareholder;

 

(iv)        pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; or

 

(v)         to any partner, shareholder, or member of such Shareholder (any Person to whom such sale, transfer or disposition is made, a “ Permitted Transferee ”);

 

provided, however, that in each and any such event it shall be a condition thereto that the Permitted Transferee becomes bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In addition, in connection with and as a condition to any transfer permitted above, the Permitted Transferee shall deliver to the Escrow Agent a share power signature medallion guaranteed (or in lieu of such share power being medallion guaranteed, accompanied by an appropriate waiver form addressed to Escrow Agent), separate from the share certificate executed in blank by the Permitted Transferee with respect to the shares transferred to the Permitted Transferee. Upon receipt of such documents, the Escrow Agent shall deliver to Parent’s transfer agent the original share certificate out of which the assigned shares are to be transferred, together with the executed share power signature medallion guaranteed (or in lieu of such share powers being medallion guaranteed, accompanied by an appropriate waiver form addressed to Escrow Agent) separate from the share certificate executed by the transferring shareholder, or a copy of the applicable court order, and shall request that Parent issue new certificates representing (m) the number of shares, if any, that continue to be owned by the transferring Shareholder, and (n) the number of shares owned by the Permitted Transferee as the result of such transfer. Parent, the transferring Shareholder and the Permitted Transferee shall cooperate in all respects with the Escrow Agent in documenting each such transfer and in effectuating the result intended to be accomplished thereby. During the Escrow Period, no Owner shall pledge or grant a security interest in such Owner’s Parent Ordinary Shares included in the Escrow Fund or grant a security interest in such Owner’s rights under this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, “ Family Member ” shall mean the spouse, lineal descendants, stepchildren, father, mother, brother or sister of a Shareholder or of such Shareholder’s spouse.

 

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2.              (a)          Parent, acting through the Committee, which has been appointed by Parent to take all necessary actions and make all decisions on behalf of Parent with respect to its rights to indemnification under Article VII of the Merger Agreement may make a claim for indemnification pursuant to the Merger Agreement (“ Indemnification Claim ”) against the Escrow Fund by giving notice (a “ Notice ”) to the Representative (the party against whom a claim is being made the “ Indemnifying Party ”) (with a copy to the Escrow Agent), specifying (i) a brief description of the nature of the Indemnification Claim, (ii) the total amount of the actual out-of-pocket Loss or the anticipated potential Loss (including any costs or expenses which have been or may be reasonably incurred in connection therewith), and (iii) whether such Loss may be covered (in whole or in part) under any insurance and the estimated amount of such Loss which may be covered under such insurance. The party giving Notice (the “ Claimant ”) also shall deliver to the Escrow Agent (with a copy to the Indemnifying Party), concurrently with its delivery to the Escrow Agent of the Notice, a certification as to the date on which the Notice was delivered to the Indemnifying Party.

 

(b)          If the Indemnifying Party shall give a notice to the Claimant (with a copy to the Escrow Agent) (a “ Counter Notice ”), within 30 days following the date of receipt (as specified in the Claimant’s certification) by Indemnifying Party of a copy of the Notice, disputing (i) the amount of actual out-of-pocket or anticipated potential Loss specified in the Notice, (ii) whether the Indemnification Claim is indemnifiable under the Merger Agreement, or (iii) whether such Loss is covered (in whole or in part) under any insurance and the estimated amount of such Loss which is covered, the Committee and the Representative shall attempt to resolve such dispute by voluntary settlement as provided in Section 2(c) below. If no Counter Notice with respect to an Indemnification Claim is received by the Escrow Agent from the Indemnifying Party within such 30-day period, the Indemnification Claim shall be deemed to be an Established Claim (as hereinafter defined) for purposes of this Agreement.

 

(c)          If the Indemnifying Party delivers a Counter Notice to the Escrow Agent, the Claimant and the Indemnifying Party shall, during the period of 60 days following the delivery of such Counter Notice or such greater period of time as the parties may agree to in writing (with a copy to the Escrow Agent), attempt to resolve the dispute with respect to which the Counter Notice was given. If the Claimant and the Indemnifying Party shall reach a settlement with respect to any such dispute, they shall jointly deliver written notice of such settlement to the Escrow Agent specifying the terms thereof. If the Claimant and the Indemnifying Party shall be unable to reach a settlement with respect to a dispute, such dispute shall be resolved in accordance with the provisions of Section 10.12 of the Merger Agreement.

 

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(d)          As used in this Agreement, “ Established Claim ” means any (i) Indemnification Claim deemed established pursuant to the last sentence of Section 2(b) above, (ii) Indemnification Claim resolved in favor of a Claimant by joint settlement pursuant to Section 2(c) above, resulting in a dollar award to the Claimant or (iii) Indemnification Claim established that has been sustained by a final determination (after exhaustion of any appeals) of a court of competent jurisdiction; provided that, subject to the terms of the Merger Agreement, notwithstanding anything herein, no Indemnification Claim by Parent shall become an Established Claim unless and until the aggregate amount of indemnification Losses exceeds (i) $1,000,000 in the case of Indemnification Claims other than an Indemnification Claim made pursuant to Section 7.1(a)(iii) of the Merger Agreement (“ Litigation Indemnification Claim ”) and (ii) $2,500,000, in the case of the Litigation Indemnification Claim (each such amount, the applicable “ Deductible ”), in which event only the amount of such Established Claim(s) in excess of the applicable Deductible shall be payable.

 

(e)          (i)          Promptly after an Indemnification Claim becomes an Established Claim, the Committee and the Representative shall jointly deliver a notice to the Escrow Agent (a “ Joint Notice ”) directing the Escrow Agent to pay to the Claimant, and the Escrow Agent promptly shall pay to such Claimant, an amount of Escrow Shares, subject to the provisions of Sections 2(e)(ii) and (iii) below, equal to (subject to the Deductible described in Section 2(d) above and Section 7.4(b) of the Merger Agreement) the aggregate dollar amount of the Established Claim (or, if at such time there remains in the Escrow Fund less than the full amount payable by any Owner to Parent, the full amount remaining in the Escrow Fund attributable to such Owner).

 

(ii)         Payment of an Established Claim to Parent shall be made from Escrow Shares pro rata from the accounts maintained on behalf of each Owner. For purposes of each payment, such shares shall be valued at the “Fair Market Value” (as defined below). However, in no event shall the Escrow Agent be required to calculate Fair Market Value or make a determination of the aggregate number of shares to be delivered or released in satisfaction of any Established Claim; rather, such calculation shall be included in and made part of the Joint Notice. Parent shall repurchase from the Owners at a repurchase price of US $0.00001 per share, and the Escrow Agent shall transfer out of the Escrow Fund, that number of Parent Ordinary Shares necessary to satisfy each Established Claim, as set out in the Joint Notice. Any dispute between the Committee and the Representative concerning the calculation of Fair Market Value, the number of shares necessary to satisfy any Established Claim, or any other dispute regarding a Joint Notice, shall be resolved between the Committee and the Representative in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 2(c) above, and shall not involve the Escrow Agent. Each repurchase of shares in satisfaction of an Established Claim shall be made by the Escrow Agent delivering to Claimant one or more share certificates held in each Owner’s account evidencing not less than such Owner’s pro rata portion of the aggregate number of shares specified in the Joint Notice, together with share powers signature medallion guaranteed (or in lieu of such share powers being medallion guaranteed, accompanied by an appropriate waiver form addressed to Escrow Agent) separate from the share certificate executed in blank by such Owner and completed by the Escrow Agent in accordance with instructions included in the Joint Notice. Upon receipt of the share certificates and share powers, Parent shall deliver to the Escrow Agent new certificates representing the number of shares in the Escrow Fund owned by each Owner after such payment. The parties hereto (other than the Escrow Agent) agree that the foregoing right to make payments of Established Claims in Parent Ordinary Shares may be made notwithstanding any other agreements restricting or limiting the ability of any Owner to sell any Parent Ordinary Shares or otherwise. As used in this Section 2, “ Fair Market Value ” means the average reported closing price for the Parent Ordinary Shares for the ten trading days ending on the last trading day prior to (x) the day the Established Claim is paid with respect to Indemnification Claims paid on or before the Escrow Release Date, and (y) the Escrow Release Date with respect to shares constituting the Pending Claims Reserve (as hereinafter defined) on the Escrow Release Date.

 

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(iii)        Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, at such time as an Indemnification Claim has become an Established Claim, each Owner shall have the right to substitute for his, her or its Escrow Shares that otherwise would be paid to Parent in satisfaction of such claim (the “ Claim Shares ”) with cash in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of the Claim Shares (“ Substituted Cash ”). In such event (i) the Joint Notice shall include a statement describing the substitution of Substituted Cash for the Claim Shares, and (ii) substantially contemporaneously with the delivery of such Joint Notice, the Representative shall cause currently available funds to be delivered to the Escrow Agent in an amount equal to the Substituted Cash. Upon receipt of such Joint Notice and Substituted Cash, the Escrow Agent shall (y) in payment of the Established Claim described in the Joint Notice, deliver the Substituted Cash to Parent in lieu of the Claim Shares, and (z) cause the Claim Shares to be returned to the Representative identified in the Joint Notice on behalf of the applicable Owner.

 

3.             (a)          On the earlier of (A) the 30th day after the date Parent has filed with the SEC its Annual Report for the year ending February 28, 2015 or (B) June 30, 2015 (the “ Escrow Release Date ”), the Escrow Agent shall distribute and deliver to each Owner share certificates representing the Parent Ordinary Shares then in such Owner’s account in the Escrow Fund, unless at such time (i) there are any Indemnification Claims, other than the Litigation Indemnification Claim, with respect to which Notices have been received but which have not been resolved pursuant to Section 2 hereof or with to which the Escrow Agent has not been notified of, and received a copy of, a final determination (after exhaustion of any appeals) by a court of competent jurisdiction, as the case may be, or (ii) the Litigation Indemnification Claims have not been finally resolved. If, on the Escrow Release Date, there exist Indemnification Claims other than the Litigation Indemnification Claim (“ Pending Claims ”) the resolution or final determination of which could result in a payment to Parent and/or the Litigation Indemnification Claim has not been finally resolved, the Escrow Agent shall retain, and the total amount of such distributions to such Owner shall be reduced by, as applicable, the Pending Claims Reserve (as hereinafter defined) and/or the Litigation Claim Reserve (as hereinafter defined). The Committee and the Representative shall certify to the Escrow Agent the number of Parent Ordinary Shares to be retained therefor.

 

(b)          If, after the Escrow Release Date, a Pending Claim on behalf of Parent becomes an Established Claim, the Committee and the Representative shall deliver to the Escrow Agent a Joint Notice directing the Escrow Agent to pay to Parent an amount in respect thereof determined in accordance with Section 2(e). If a Pending Claim is resolved against Parent, the Committee and the Representative shall deliver to the Escrow Agent a Joint Notice directing the Escrow Agent to pay to each Owner the amount by which the remaining portion of his account in the Escrow Fund exceeds the sum of the then Pending Claims Reserve and Litigation Claim Reserve.

 

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(c)          If, after the Escrow Released Date, the Litigation Indemnification Claim is finally resolved in a manner that results in it becoming an Established Claim, the Committee and the Representative shall deliver to the Escrow Agent a Joint Notice directing the Escrow Agent to pay to Parent an amount in respect thereof determined in accordance with Section 2(e). If the Litigation Indemnification Claim is resolved against Parent, the Committee and the Representative shall deliver to the Escrow Agent a Joint Notice directing the Escrow Agent to pay to each Owner the remaining portion of his account in the Escrow Fund attributable to the Litigation Claim Reserve.

 

(d)          Upon resolution of all Pending Claims and the Litigation Indemnification Claim, the Escrow Agent shall pay to such owner the remaining portion of his or her account in the Pending Claims Reserve and the Litigation Claim Reserve.

 

(e)          For purposes of this Agreement (i), “ Pending Claims Reserve ” shall mean, at the time any such determination is made, that number of Parent Ordinary Shares in the Escrow Fund having a Fair Market Value equal to the sum of the aggregate dollar amounts claimed to be due with respect to all Pending Claims and (ii) “ Litigation Claim Reserve ” shall mean 300,000 Parent Ordinary Shares

 

4.             The Escrow Agent, the Committee and the Representative shall cooperate in all respects with one another in the calculation of any amounts determined to be payable to Parent and the Owners in accordance with this Agreement and in implementing the procedures necessary to effect such payments.

 

5.             (a)          The Escrow Agent undertakes to perform only such duties as are expressly set forth herein. It is understood that the Escrow Agent is not a trustee or fiduciary and is acting hereunder merely in a ministerial capacity.

 

(b)          The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith and in the exercise of its own best judgment, and may rely conclusively and shall be protected in acting upon any order, notice, demand, certificate, opinion or advice of counsel (including counsel chosen by the Escrow Agent), statement, instrument, report or other paper or document (not only as to its due execution and the validity and effectiveness of its provisions, but also as to the truth and acceptability of any information therein contained) which is believed by the Escrow Agent to be genuine and to be signed or presented by the proper person or persons. The Escrow Agent shall not be bound by any notice or demand, or any waiver, modification, termination or rescission of this Agreement unless evidenced by a writing delivered to the Escrow Agent signed by the proper party or parties and, if the duties or rights of the Escrow Agent are affected, unless it shall have given its prior written consent thereto.

 

(c)          The Escrow Agent’s sole responsibility upon receipt of any notice requiring any payment to Parent pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or, if such notice is disputed, the settlement with respect to any such dispute, whether by virtue of joint resolution or determination of a court of competent jurisdiction, is to pay to Parent the amount specified in such notice, if any, and the Escrow Agent shall have no duty to determine the validity, authenticity or enforceability of any specification or certification made in such notice.

 

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(d)          The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken by it in good faith, and may consult with counsel of its own choice and shall have full and complete authorization and indemnification under Section 5(f), below, for any action taken or suffered by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with the opinion of such counsel.

 

(e)          The Escrow Agent may resign at any time and be discharged from its duties as escrow agent hereunder by giving the other parties hereto thirty (30) days’ written notice of such resignation. Such resignation or removal shall become effective at such time that the Escrow Agent shall turn over the Escrow Fund to the successor escrow agent appointed jointly by the Committee and the Representative. If no new escrow agent is so appointed within the sixty (60) day period following the giving of such notice of resignation, the Escrow Agent may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor escrow agent or for other appropriate relief, and deposit the Escrow Fund with such successor escrow agent appointed thereby.

 

(f)           (i)          From and at all times after the date of this Agreement, Parent shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law and to the extent provided herein, indemnify and hold harmless the Escrow Agent and each director, officer, employee, attorney, agent and affiliate of the Escrow Agent (collectively, the “ Escrow Agent Parties ”) against any and all actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever (including without limitation reasonable fees, costs and expenses of one outside counsel (but not internal counsel)) (collectively for purposes of this Section 5(f), “ Losses ”) actually incurred by any of the Escrow Agent Parties from and after the date hereof, as a result of or arising from or in any way relating to any claim, demand, suit, action or proceeding (including any inquiry or investigation) by any person, including, without limitation, Parent or the Shareholders, asserting a claim for any legal or equitable remedy against any person under any statute or regulation, including, but not limited to, any federal or state securities laws, or under any common law or equitable cause or otherwise, arising from or in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution, performance or failure of performance of this Agreement or any transactions contemplated herein, whether or not any such Escrow Agent Party is a party to any such action, proceeding, suit or the target of any such inquiry or investigation; provided, however, that no Escrow Agent Party shall have the right to be indemnified hereunder for (i) any Losses to the extent they are finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, subject to no further appeal, to be attributable to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Escrow Agent Party or (ii) any settlements entered into by an Escrow Agent Party without Parent’s written consent which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

(ii)         If any such action or claim shall be brought or asserted against any Escrow Agent Party, such Escrow Agent Party shall promptly notify the Representative, Parent and the Committee in writing, and Parent shall assume the defense thereof, including the employment of counsel and the payment of all reasonable expenses. Such Escrow Agent Party shall, in its sole discretion, have the right to employ separate counsel (who may be selected by such Escrow Agent Party in its sole discretion) in any such action and to participate in the defense thereof, and the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel shall be paid by such Escrow Agent Party, except that Parent shall be required to pay such reasonable fees and expenses if (i) Parent agrees to pay such reasonable fees and expenses, (ii) Parent shall fail to assume the defense of such action or proceeding or shall fail, in the reasonable determination of such Escrow Agent Party, to employ counsel satisfactory to the Escrow Agent Party in any such action or proceeding, (iii) Parent or the Shareholders are the plaintiff(s) in any such action or proceeding or (iv) the named or potential parties to any such action or proceeding (including any potentially impleaded parties) include both the Escrow Agent Party and any of Parent, Company, or the Shareholders, and the Escrow Agent Party shall have been advised by counsel that there may be one or more legal defenses available to it which are different from or additional to those available to Parent, Company, or the Shareholders. All such reasonable fees and expenses payable by Parent pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence shall be paid from time to time as incurred, both in advance of and after the final disposition of such action or claim. The obligations of Parent under this Section 5(f) shall survive any termination of this Agreement and the resignation or removal of the Escrow Agent.

 

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(iii) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Escrow Agent shall not be relieved from liability hereunder for its own gross negligence or its own willful misconduct.

 

(g)          The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to reasonable compensation from Parent for all services rendered by it hereunder as set forth on Schedule 5(g) hereto. The Escrow Agent shall also be entitled to reimbursement from Parent for all reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses paid or incurred by it in the administration of its duties hereunder including, but not limited to, all reasonable counsel, advisors’ and agents’ fees and disbursements and all taxes or other governmental charges.

 

(h)          From time to time on and after the date hereof, the Committee and the Representative shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Escrow Agent such further documents and instruments and shall do or cause to be done such further acts as the Escrow Agent shall reasonably request to carry out more effectively the provisions and purposes of this Agreement, to evidence compliance herewith or to assure itself that it is protected in acting hereunder.

 

6.             This Agreement expressly sets forth all the duties of the Escrow Agent with respect to any and all matters pertinent hereto. No implied duties or obligations shall be read into this Agreement against the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall not be bound by the provisions of any agreement among the parties hereto except this Agreement and shall have no duty to inquire into the terms and conditions of any agreement made or entered into in connection with this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Merger Agreement.

 

7.             This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of New York applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein. This Agreement cannot be changed or terminated except by a writing signed by the Committee, the Representative and the Escrow Agent.

 

8.             All disputes arising under this Agreement between the Committee and the Representative, including a dispute arising from a party’s failure or refusal to sign a Joint Notice or to deliver any notice or other document required hereunder, shall be resolved in the same manner as disputes under the Merger Agreement are to be resolved pursuant to Section 10.12 thereof. The Committee and the Representative each hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts sitting in New York County, New York, with respect to any claim or controversy arising out of this Agreement. Service of process in any action or proceeding brought against the Committee, the Representative in respect of any such claim or controversy may be made upon it pursuant to Section 9.

 

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9.            All notices and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if given by hand or delivered by nationally recognized overnight carrier, or if given by telecopier and confirmed by mail (registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested), to the respective parties as follows:

 

  A. If to the Committee, to it at:
     
    A. Lorne Weil
    51 East 90th St
    New York, New York 10128
    Facsimile: [___________]
     
    with a copy to:
     
    Graubard Miller
    The Chrysler Building
    405 Lexington Avenue
    New York, New York  10174-1901
    Attention:  David Alan Miller, Esq.
    Facsimile: (888) 225-1565
     
  B. If to the Representative, to him at:
     
    Jose Daes
    Avenida Circunvalar a 100 mts de la Via 40
    Barrio Las Flores Barranquilla
    Colombia
    Facsimile: [___________]
     
    with a copy to:
     
    Arnstein & Lehr LLP
    200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 3600
    Miami, Florida 33131
    Attention: Phillip M. Hudson III, Esq.
    Facsimile: [___________]
     
  C. If to the Escrow Agent, to it at:
     
    Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company
    17 Battery Place
    New York, New York 10004
    Attention: Mark Zimkind
    Facsimile: (212) 509-5150

 

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  D. If to Parent, to it at:
     
    Tecnoglass Inc.
    Avenida Circunvalar a 100 mts de la Via 40
    Barrio Las Flores Barranquilla
    Colombia
    Attention: Jose Manuel Daes
    Facsimile: [___________]
     
    with a copy to:
     
    Arnstein & Lehr LLP
    200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 3600
    Miami, Florida 33131
    Attention: Phillip M. Hudson III, Esq.
    Facsimile: [___________]

 

or to such other person or address as any of the parties hereto shall specify by notice in writing to all the other parties hereto.

 

10.            (a)          All notices delivered to the Escrow Agent shall refer to the provision of this Agreement under which such notice is being delivered and, if applicable, shall clearly specify the aggregate dollar amount due and payable to Parent.

 

(c)          This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single agreement.

 

(d)          When reference is made in this Agreement to Sections, such reference shall be to a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise specified.

 

[Signatures are on following page]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has duly executed this Agreement on the date first above written.

 

  TECNOGLASS INC.
     
  By: /s/ B. Luke Weil
  Name: B. Luke Weil
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  REPRESENTATIVE:
     
  /s/ Jose Daes
  Jose Daes
     
  COMMITTEE:
     
  /s/ A. Lorne Weil
  A. Lorne Weil
   
  /s/ Martha L. Byorum
  Martha L. Byorum
     
  ESCROW AGENT:
     
  CONTINENTAL STOCK TRANSFER &
  TRUST COMPANY
     
  By: /s/ Monty Harry
  Name: Monty Harry
  Title: Vice President

 

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Schedule 1(a)


ESCROW SHARES ALLOCATION

 

Name   Address   No. of
Escrow Shares
 
Energy Holding Corporation   Avenida Circunvalar a 100 mts de la Via 40
Barrio Las Flores Barranquilla, Colombia
    890,000  
Total         890,000  

 

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Schedule 5(g)

 

Amount   Description
     
$300 per month   From the date hereof until the termination of the Escrow Agent’s duties pursuant to Section 1(b).

 

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Exhibit 10.10

EXECUTION COPY

 

ADDITIONAL SHARES ESCROW AGREEMENT

 

ADDITIONAL SHARES ESCROW AGREEMENT (“ Agreement ”) dated December 20, 2013 by and among Tecnoglass Inc. (formerly known as Andina Acquisition Corporation), an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“ Parent ”), Jose Daes, acting as the representative of the recipients (the “ Recipients ”) of the Parent Ordinary Shares (the “ Representative ”), A. Lorne Weil and Martha L. Byorum, acting as the committee (the “ Committee ”) representing the interests of Parent, and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as escrow agent (the “ Escrow Agent ”). Capitalized terms used herein that are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Merger Agreement (as defined below).

 

Parent is party to that certain Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 17, 2013, as amended (the “ Merger Agreement ”). Pursuant to Section 1.14 of the Merger Agreement, the Recipients shall be entitled to receive additional Parent Ordinary Shares (the “ EBITDA Shares ”) upon the occurrence of specified Earnout Targets. The parties desire to establish an escrow fund for the satisfaction of the foregoing obligation under the Merger Agreement. The Representative has been designated pursuant to Letters of Transmittal executed and delivered to Parent by each Recipient to represent all of the Recipients and to act on their behalf for purposes of this Agreement.

 

The parties agree as follows:

 

1.           (a)          Concurrently with the execution hereof, certificates representing 3,000,000 Parent Ordinary Shares that may be released to the Recipients as a group in accordance with the Merger Agreement are being delivered to the Escrow Agent as the EBITDA Shares to be held and distributed in accordance with this Agreement and Section 1.14 of the Merger Agreement.

 

(b)          The Escrow Agent hereby agrees to act as escrow agent and to hold, safeguard and disburse the EBITDA Shares solely pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof. The Escrow Agent’s duties hereunder shall terminate upon its distribution of the EBITDA Shares in accordance with this Agreement.

 

(c)          The EBITDA Shares shall not be deemed issued or outstanding (and no dividends shall be payable with respect thereto) and no Recipient shall have any rights (including any ownership or voting rights) therein until such time, if ever, that the EBITDA Shares are issued and released to the Recipients as provided herein and in accordance with Section 1.14 of the Merger Agreement; provided, however, that the EBITDA Shares shall be adjusted by Parent as follows:

 

(i)          if Parent shall change its share capital into the same or a different number of securities of any other class or classes (by way of merger, consolidation, reorganization, or any other transaction), the EBITDA Shares shall be converted into such kind and number of securities as they would have been changed into had they been deemed outstanding at the time of such change;

 

 
 

 

(ii)         if Parent shall split, subdivide or combine any of its share capital into a different number of securities, then the number of EBITDA Shares shall be proportionately adjusted; and

 

(iii)        if the holders of the type of securities comprising the EBITDA Shares shall have received, or, on or after the record date fixed for the determination of eligible holders, shall have become entitled to receive, without payment therefor, other or additional shares or other securities of Parent by way of a dividend or distribution, then and in each case, the EBITDA Shares shall represent the right to receive from Parent at the time they are released from the escrow hereunder, in addition to the EBITDA Shares themselves, and without payment of any additional consideration therefor, the amount of such other or additional shares or other securities of Parent that would have been payable in respect of the EBITDA Shares had they been deemed outstanding at the time of such dividend or distribution (and such dividend or distribution shall be deemed part of the EBITDA Shares for purposes of this Section 1(c)).

 

2.           Not later than ten (10) business days after the date Parent has filed with the SEC its Annual Report for each fiscal year for which an Earnout Target is identified in Section 1.14 of the Merger Agreement, the Committee and the Representative shall deliver a joint notice (the “ EBITDA Shares Notice ”) to the Escrow Agent (i) specifying whether the Earnout Target for that fiscal year has been met, and (ii) if such Earnout Target has been met, instructing the Escrow Agent to issue and release an aggregate number of EBITDA Shares to the Recipients equal to the applicable number of EBITDA Shares set forth under Section 1.14 of the Merger Agreement, including any number of EBITDA Shares to be issued and released in accordance with Section 1.14(g) of the Merger Agreement, or (iii) if the Earnout Target has not been met and the subject Fiscal Year is the year ended February 29, 2016, instructing the Escrow Agent to release all remaining EBITDA Shares to Parent for cancellation.

 

3.           Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, no portion of the EBITDA Shares shall be issued and delivered to any Recipient until such time as same has delivered a properly executed Letter of Transmittal as provided by Section 1.6 of the Merger Agreement. In the event a distribution of a portion of the certificates representing EBITDA Shares is to made to a Recipient who has not executed and delivered such Letter of Transmittal, the portion of the certificates representing EBITDA Shares to which the Recipient is otherwise entitled shall be delivered in trust to Parent, which shall hold such portion of the EBITDA Shares pending delivery of such Letter of Transmittal or expiration of any period resulting in escheatment or forfeiture of same.

 

4.           Parent and the Representative shall cooperate in all respects with one another in the calculation of any amounts determined to be payable or issuable in accordance with this Agreement and in implementing the procedures necessary to effect such payments. For all purposes under this Agreement, Parent shall act through the Committee.

 

5.           (a)          The Escrow Agent undertakes to perform only such duties as are expressly set forth herein. It is understood that the Escrow Agent is not a trustee or fiduciary and is acting hereunder merely in a ministerial capacity.

 

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(b)          The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith and in the exercise of its own best judgment, and may rely conclusively and shall be protected in acting upon any order, notice, demand, certificate, opinion or advice of counsel (including counsel chosen by the Escrow Agent), statement, instrument, report or other paper or document (not only as to its due execution and the validity and effectiveness of its provisions, but also as to the truth and acceptability of any information therein contained) which is believed by the Escrow Agent to be genuine and to be signed or presented by the proper person or persons. The Escrow Agent shall not be bound by any notice or demand, or any waiver, modification, termination or rescission of this Agreement unless evidenced by a writing delivered to the Escrow Agent signed by the proper party or parties and, if the duties or rights of the Escrow Agent are affected, unless it shall have given its prior written consent thereto.

 

(c)          The Escrow Agent’s sole responsibility upon receipt of any notice requiring any issuance of EBITDA Shares under the terms of this Agreement or the settlement with respect to any dispute, whether by virtue of joint resolution or determination of a court of competent jurisdiction, is to issue the number of EBITDA Shares specified in such notice to the party indicated, and the Escrow Agent shall have no duty to determine the validity, authenticity or enforceability of any specification or certification made in such notice.

 

(d)          The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken by it in good faith, and may consult with counsel of its own choice and shall have full and complete authorization and indemnification under Section 5(f), below, for any action taken or suffered by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with the opinion of such counsel.

 

(e)          The Escrow Agent may resign at any time and be discharged from its duties as escrow agent hereunder by giving the other parties hereto thirty (30) days’ written notice of such resignation. Such resignation shall become effective at such time that the Escrow Agent shall turn over the EBITDA Shares to a successor escrow agent appointed jointly by the Committee and the Representative. If no new escrow agent is so appointed within the sixty (60) day period following the giving of such notice of resignation, the Escrow Agent may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor escrow agent or for other appropriate relief, and deposit the Escrow Fund with such successor escrow agent appointed thereby.

 

(f)          (i)          From and at all times after the date of this Agreement, Parent shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law and to the extent provided herein, indemnify and hold harmless the Escrow Agent and each director, officer, employee, attorney, agent and affiliate of the Escrow Agent (collectively, the “ Escrow Agent Parties ”) against any and all actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever (including without limitation reasonable fees, costs and expenses of one outside counsel (but not internal counsel)) (collectively, for purposes of this Section 5(f), “ Losses ”) actually incurred by any of the Escrow Agent Parties from and after the date hereof as a result of or arising from or in any way relating to any claim, demand, suit, action or proceeding (including any inquiry or investigation) by any person, including, without limitation, Parent or the Recipients asserting a claim for any legal or equitable remedy against any person under any statute or regulation, including, but not limited to, any federal or state securities laws, or under any common law or equitable cause or otherwise, arising from or in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution, performance or failure of performance of this Agreement or any transactions contemplated herein, whether or not any such Escrow Agent Party is a party to any such action, proceeding, suit or the target of any such inquiry or investigation; provided , however , that no Escrow Agent Party shall have the right to be indemnified hereunder for (i) any Losses to the extent they are finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, subject to no further appeal, to be attributable to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Escrow Agent Party or (ii) any settlements entered into by an Escrow Agent Party without Parent’s written consent which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

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(ii)         If any such action or claim shall be brought or asserted against any Escrow Agent Party, such Escrow Agent Party shall promptly notify the Representative and the Committee in writing, and Parent shall assume the defense thereof, including the employment of counsel and the payment of all reasonable expenses. Such Escrow Agent Party shall, in its sole discretion, have the right to employ separate counsel (who may be selected by such Escrow Agent Party in its sole discretion) in any such action and to participate in the defense thereof, and the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel shall be paid by such Escrow Agent Party, except that Parent shall be required to pay such reasonable fees and expenses if (i) Parent agrees to pay such reasonable fees and expenses, (ii) Parent shall fail to assume the defense of such action or proceeding or shall fail, in the reasonable discretion of such Escrow Agent Party, to employ counsel satisfactory to the Escrow Agent Party in any such action or proceeding, (iii) Parent or the Recipients are the plaintiff in any such action or proceeding or (iv) the named or potential parties to any such action or proceeding (including any potentially impleaded parties) include both the Escrow Agent Party and Parent and/or the Recipients, and the Escrow Agent Party shall have been advised by counsel that there may be one or more legal defenses available to it which are different from or additional to those available to Parent or the Recipients. All such reasonable fees and expenses payable by Parent pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence shall be paid from time to time as incurred, both in advance of and after the final disposition of such action or claim. The obligations of Parent under this Section 5(f) shall survive any termination of this Agreement and the resignation or removal of the Escrow Agent.

 

(iii)        Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Escrow Agent shall not be relieved from liability hereunder for its own gross negligence or its own willful misconduct.

 

(g)          The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to reasonable compensation from Parent for all services rendered by it hereunder as set forth on Schedule 5(g) hereto. The Escrow Agent shall also be entitled to reimbursement from Parent for all reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses paid or incurred by it in the administration of its duties hereunder including, but not limited to, all reasonable counsel, advisors’ and agents’ fees and disbursements and all taxes or other governmental charges.

 

(h)          From time to time on and after the date hereof, the Committee and the Representative shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Escrow Agent such further documents and instruments and shall do or cause to be done such further acts as the Escrow Agent shall reasonably request to carry out more effectively the provisions and purposes of this Agreement, to evidence compliance herewith or to assure itself that it is protected in acting hereunder.

 

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6.           This Agreement expressly sets forth all the duties of the Escrow Agent with respect to any and all matters pertinent hereto. No implied duties or obligations shall be read into this Agreement against the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall not be bound by the provisions of any agreement among the parties hereto except this Agreement and shall have no duty to inquire into the terms and conditions of any agreement made or entered into in connection with this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Merger Agreement.

 

7.           This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of New York applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein. This Agreement cannot be changed or terminated except by a writing signed by the Committee, the Representative and the Escrow Agent.

 

8.           All disputes arising under this Agreement between the Committee and the Representative, including a dispute arising from a party’s failure or refusal to sign a Joint Notice or to deliver any notice or other document required hereunder, shall be resolved in the same manner as disputes under the Merger Agreement are to be resolved pursuant to Section 10.12 thereof. The Committee and the Representative each hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts sitting in New York County, New York, with respect to any claim or controversy arising out of this Agreement. Service of process in any action or proceeding brought against the Committee or the Representative in respect of any such claim or controversy may be made upon it pursuant to Section 9.

 

9.           All notices and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if given by hand or delivered by nationally recognized overnight carrier, or if given by telecopier and confirmed by mail (registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested), to the respective parties as follows:

 

A. If to the Committee, to it at:

 

A. Lorne Weil

51 East 90th St

New York, New York 10128

Facsimile: [ __________ ]

 

with a copy to:

 

Graubard Miller

The Chrysler Building

405 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10174-1901

Attention: David Alan Miller, Esq.

Facsimile: 212-818-8881

 

B. If to the Representative, to him at:

 

Jose Daes

 

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Avenida Circunvalar a 100 mts de la Via 40

Barrio Las Flores Barranquilla

Colombia

Facsimile: [ _______ ]

 

with a copy to:

 

Arnstein & Lehr LLP

200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 3600

Miami, Florida 33131

Attention: Phillip M. Hudson III, Esq.

Facsimile: [___________]

 

C. If to the Escrow Agent, to it at:

 

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company

17 Battery Place

New York, New York 10004

Attention: Compliance Department

Facsimile: 212-509-5150

 

D. If to Parent, to it at:

 

Tecnoglass Inc.

Avenida Circunvalar a 100 mts de la Via 40

Barrio Las Flores Barranquilla

Colombia

Attention: Jose Manuel Daes

Facsimile: [___________]

 

with a copy to:

 

Arnstein & Lehr LLP

200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 3600

Miami, Florida 33131

Attention: Phillip M. Hudson III, Esq.

Facsimile: [___________]

 

or to such other person or address as any of the parties hereto shall specify by notice in writing to all the other parties hereto.

 

10.          (a)          All notices delivered to the Escrow Agent shall refer to the provision of this Agreement under which such notice is being delivered and, if applicable, shall clearly specify the aggregate dollar amount due and payable to Parent.

 

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(b)          This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single agreement.

 

(c)          When reference is made in this Agreement to Sections, such reference shall be to a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise specified.

 

[Signatures are on following page]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has duly executed this Agreement on the date first above written.

 

  TECNOGLASS INC.
   
  By: /s/ B. Luke Weil
  Name: B. Luke Weil
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
   
  REPRESENTATIVE:
   
  /s/ Jose Daes
  Jose Daes
   
  COMMITTEE:
   
  /s/ A. Lorne Weil
  A. Lorne Weil
   
  /s/ Martha L. Byorum
  Martha L. Byorum
   
  ESCROW AGENT:
   
  CONTINENTAL STOCK TRANSFER &
  TRUST COMPANY
   
  By: /s/ Monty Harry
  Name: Monty Harry
  Title: Vice President

 

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Schedule 5(g)

 

Amount   Description
     
$300 per month   From the date hereof until the termination of the Escrow Agent’s duties pursuant to Section 1(b).

 

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Exhibit 16.1

 

[Crowe Horwath Letterhead]

 

December 27, 2013

 

Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Commissioners:

 

We have read Tecnoglass Inc.’s statements included under Item 4.01 of its Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 27, 2013, which we understand will be filed on December 27, 2013 and we agree with such statements contained thereunder concerning our firm. We have no basis on which to agree or disagree with any other statements made in the Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Sincerely,

 

/s/ Crowe Horwath CO S.A.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 21.1

List of Subsidiaries

 

    Name of Subsidiary   Description
         
1.   Alcoy Group Worldwide S.A.   A sociedad anómina , organized under the laws of Panama, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnoglass Holding and is one of five direct shareholders of Tecnoglass.
         
2.   Archena Continental Corp.   A sociedad anómina , organized under the laws of Panama, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnoglass Holding and is one of five direct shareholders of Tecnoglass.
         
3.   Belagua Consultants Inc.   A sociedad anómina , organized under the laws of Panama, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnoglass Holding and is one of five direct shareholders of Tecnoglass.
         
4.   Hollental Investors S.A.   A sociedad anómina , organized under the laws of Panama, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnoglass Holding and is one of five direct shareholders of ES.
         
5.   Isarco Investments Inc.   A sociedad anómina , organized under the laws of Panama, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnoglass Holding and is one of five direct shareholders of ES.
         
6.   Kodori Holdings S.A.   A sociedad anómina , organized under the laws of Panama, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnoglass Holding and is one of five direct shareholders of ES.
         
7.   Luena Commercial Corp.   A sociedad anómina , organized under the laws of Panama, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnoglass Holding and is one of five direct shareholders of Tecnoglass.
         
8.   Mosela Ventures Corp.   A sociedad anómina , organized under the laws of Panama, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnoglass Holding and is one of five direct shareholders of ES.
         
9.   Ordesa Valley Inc.   A sociedad anómina , organized under the laws of Panama, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnoglass Holding and is one of five direct shareholders of Tecnoglass.

 

 

 
 

 

 

10.   Pineta Services Inc.   A sociedad anómina , organized under the laws of Panama, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnoglass Holding and is one of five direct shareholders of ES.
         
11.   Tecnoglass USA, Inc.   A corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnoglass.

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

ANDINA ACQUISITION CORPORATION COMPLETES MERGER WITH TECNOGLASS

 

New York, NY and Barranquilla, Colombia – December 20, 2013 – Andina Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: ANDA; ANDAW) (“Andina”) today announced the closing of its merger with privately-held Tecnoglass, Inc. following the receipt of shareholder approval at Andina’s Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held today in New York City.

 

In connection with the consummation of the merger, Andina changed its name to “Tecnoglass, Inc.” and anticipates that effective with the commencement of trading on December 23, 2013, Tecnoglass’s ordinary shares and warrants will begin trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the new symbols TGLS and TGLSW, respectively.

 

Based in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tecnoglass manufactures and sells hi-spec, architectural glass, windows, and associated aluminum products to more than 300 customers in North, Central and South America. As previously announced, Tecnoglass expects to generate revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and net income for the year ending December 31, 2014 of $260.9 million, $42.7 million, and $16.9 million, respectively.

 

Luke Weil , CEO of Andina, commented, “We are pleased and excited to have consummated this transaction, and appreciate the support of Andina’s shareholders. Tecnoglass possesses an attractive growth profile, a distinctive, in-demand product, and a reputation for quality, service, and integrity.”

 

A. Lorne Weil , Non-Executive Chairman of Andina and, following the completion of the merger, Non-Executive Chairman of Tecnoglass, Inc., said, “We believe that achieving public company status will further elevate Tecnoglass’s profile in the global residential and commercial construction industries, most notably in the United States, which accounted for approximately 30% of Tecnoglass’s revenues in 2012 and where the company already enjoys an industry leading position in the impact-resistant glass market. I look forward to serving as Chairman and assisting Tecnoglass in advancing its growth objectives.”

 

José Manuel Daes , President of Tecnoglass, stated, “We will use the elevated profile we expect from our NASDAQ listing and public currency to further expand our industry presence and enhance long-term value for our stockholders. Tecnoglass has grown into the #1 glass transformation company in Colombia, and we are now focused on expanding our presence throughout the world via the continued formation of corporate and industry alliances, expanding more rapidly in the United States, and entering new geographies, all while maintaining our focus on quality and product innovation.”

 

 
 

 

EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. and Morgan Joseph TriArtisan LLC acted as financial advisors to Andina. Graubard Miller and Maples and Calder acted as legal advisors to Andina, and McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Arnstein & Lehr LLP and Gómez-Pinzón Zuleta Abogados S.A. acted as legal advisors to Tecnoglass.

 

About Tecnoglass

 

Tecnoglass is a leading manufacturer of hi-spec, architectural glass and windows for the global residential and commercial construction industries. Headquartered in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tecnoglass operates out of a 1.2 million square foot vertically-integrated, state-of-the-art manufacturing complex that provides easy access to the Americas, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Tecnoglass sells to more than 300 customers in North, Central and South America, and exports approximately 43% of its production to foreign countries, with the United States accounting for approximately 30% of Company revenues in 2012. Tecnoglass’s tailored, high-end products are found on some of the world’s most distinctive properties, including the El Dorado Airport (Bogota), Imbanaco Medical Center (Cali), Trump Plaza (Panama), Trump Tower (Miami), and The Woodlands (Houston).

 

Financial Presentation

 

Certain of the financial information contained herein is unaudited and does not conform to SEC Regulation S-X. Furthermore, it includes Adjusted EBITDA which is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by Regulation G promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Accordingly, the combined company's financial information may be materially different when presented in Tecnoglass’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tecnoglass believes that the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure provides information that is useful to investors as it indicates more clearly the ability of Tecnoglass to meet capital expenditures and working capital requirements and otherwise meet its obligations as they become due. Adjusted EBITDA was derived by taking earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as adjusted for certain one-time non-recurring items and exclusions, and banking expenses.

 

Below is a table that reconciles Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA for 2014 to net income (in thousands of dollars; converted at 9/30/13 spot rate of COP 1,910.00 / US$.)

 

Adjusted
EBITDA
    Depreciation     Adjusted
EBIT
    Banking
Expense
    Interest
Expense
    Tax
Provision
    Net
Income
 
                                                     
$ 42,734     $ 8,905     $ 33,829     $ 1,043     $ 7,601     $ 8,311     $ 16,874  

 

 
 

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding future financial performance, future growth and future acquisitions. These statements are based on Tecnoglass’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of Tecnoglass’ business. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies are indicated from time to time in Tecnoglass’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. Further, investors should keep in mind that Tecnoglass’ financial results in any particular period may not be indicative of future results. Tecnoglass is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

 

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Contacts:

The Equity Group Inc.

Devin Sullivan, Senior Vice President

212-836-9608

dsullivan@equityny.com

 

Thomas Mei, Associate

212-836-9614

tmei@equityny.com