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): September 5, 2018
EnSync, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Wisconsin | 001-33540 | 39-1987014 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission file number) |
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
N88 W13901 Main Street, Suite 200, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin | 53051 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (262) 253-9800
(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.
¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Item 1.01. | Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
On September 5, 2018, EnSync, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain investors providing for the sale of 11,334,616 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2.9 million at a price per share of $0.26 (the “Registered Direct Offering”). Investors include members of the Company’s board of directors who are purchasing $600,000 of shares.
The Company estimates that the net proceeds from the Registered Direct Offering will total approximately $2.7 million, which will be used to fund the development of distributed energy resource projects and for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The shares of common stock to be sold in the Registered Direct Offering are being offered by the Company pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which was declared effective on October 12, 2017 (File No. 333-218935) (the “Registration Statement”).
The closing of the sale of these shares is expected to take place on or about September 6, 2018, subject to customary closing conditions. A copy of the form of the Purchase Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On August 23, 2018, the Company entered into an Engagement Letter (the “Engagement Letter”) with Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. (“Network 1”) pursuant to which Network 1 has agreed to act as the Company’s exclusive placement agent in connection with the Registered Direct Offering. On a commercially reasonable efforts basis, Network 1 had the exclusive right to identify prospective purchasers and arrange for sales of the Company’s common stock. Network 1 had no obligation to arrange for the purchase or sale of any specific number or dollar amount of the Company’s shares. In accordance with the terms of the Engagement Letter, the Company will pay Network 1 an aggregate fee equal to 7% of the gross proceeds of the sale of the common stock in the Registered Direct Offering.
A copy of the Engagement Letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing summaries of the Purchase Agreement and the Engagement Letter do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the definitive transaction documents.
In addition to the form of Purchase Agreement and the Engagement Letter, Exhibits 5 and 23 are filed herewith in connection with the Registration Statement and are incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of offers to buy the shares or any other securities.
2 |
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
3 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
EnSync, Inc. | ||
Dated: September 5, 2018 | By: | /s/ Bradley L. Hansen |
Name: | Bradley L. Hansen | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 5
September 5, 2018
EnSync, Inc.
N93 W14475 Whittaker Way
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051
RE: | Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed by EnSync, Inc. |
Gentlemen:
We have acted as special counsel to EnSync, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the registration by the Company of up to 11,335,953 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common Stock”) issuable pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of September 5, 2018 by and between the Company and each purchaser identified on the signature pages thereto (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”) and the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-218935) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and declared effective by the SEC on October 12, 2017 (the “Registration Statement”), including a base prospectus (the “Base Prospectus”) and a prospectus supplement relating to the Shares.
In our capacity as special counsel to the Company in connection with the registration of the Shares, we have examined: (i) the Registration Statement and the prospectus supplement filed with the SEC on September 5, 2018 pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act in connection with the offering of the Shares; (ii) the Company’s amended articles of incorporation and by-laws; (iii) certain resolutions of the Company’s board of directors; and (iv) such other proceedings, documents and records as we have deemed necessary or advisable for purposes of this opinion.
In our examination of such documents, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of all natural persons, the accuracy and completeness of all documents submitted to us, the authenticity of all original documents, and the conformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies. As to all matters of fact, we have relied on the representations and statements of fact made in the documents so reviewed, and we have not independently established the facts so relied on.
EnSync, Inc.
September 5, 2018
Page 2
Based on the foregoing and subject to the limitations, qualifications and assumptions set forth herein, we are of the opinion that the Shares have been duly authorized, and upon issuance pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement and receipt by the Company of the consideration therefor, the Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
The foregoing opinion is limited to the laws of the State of Wisconsin as in effect as of the date hereof, and no opinion is expressed with respect to such laws as subsequently amended, or any other laws, or any effect that such amended or other laws may have on the opinion expressed herein. The foregoing opinion is limited to the matters stated herein, and no opinion is implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated herein.
We consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 5, 2018 and to the reference to us under the heading “Legal Matters” in the prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus relating to the Shares filed with the SEC on September 5, 2018 pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act.
Very truly yours, | |
/s/ GODFREY & KAHN, S.C. | |
GODFREY & KAHN, S.C. |
Exhibit 10.1
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “ Purchase Agreement ”) is made and entered into as of _____________ ___, 2018, by and between EnSync, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“ EnSync ”), and each purchaser identified on the signature pages hereto (each, including its successors and assigns, a “ Purchaser ” and collectively the “ Purchasers ”).
Article 1 - SALE OF SHARES
Section 1.1 Sale of Shares . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Purchase Agreement, on the Closing Date, EnSync agrees to issue and sell to the Purchasers, and the Purchasers, severally and not jointly, agree to purchase from EnSync, an aggregate of up to 11,335,953 shares of EnSync’s Common Stock (the “ Shares ”) at a purchase price of $0.26 per share, with the number of Shares being purchased by each Purchaser being set forth on such Purchaser’s signature page hereto. Certain of the Shares as indicated on the applicable Purchaser signature pages may be settled by delivery by the Company via DWAC of the Shares to the Purchaser prior to the Company’s receipt of the Subscription Amount from such Purchaser (the “ DVP Shares ”).
Section 1.2 Closing . The Purchasers shall purchase the Shares at a closing that shall occur on or about September 4, 2018 (the “ Closing Date ”). On or prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Company’s transfer agent (the “ Transfer Agent ”) irrevocable instructions instructing the Transfer Agent to deliver on an expedited basis via The Depository Trust Company Deposit or Withdrawal at Custodian system (“ DWAC ”) Shares equal to the number of Shares being purchased by such Purchaser as set forth on the signature page hereto executed by such Purchaser, or in the case of the DVP Shares to Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. clearing firm. On or prior to the Closing Date, each Purchaser shall deliver to the Company, via wire transfer (in accordance with the wiring instructions set forth on Annex 1 ), immediately available funds equal to such Purchaser’s subscription amount as set forth on the signature page hereto executed by such Purchaser (the “ Subscription Amount ”).
Article 2 - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ENSYNC
EnSync hereby represents and warrants to Purchaser as follows:
Section 2.1 Organization, Good Standing and Qualification . EnSync is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Wisconsin and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and to own or lease its properties. Each of EnSync’s Subsidiaries (as defined below) is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and to own or lease its properties, in each case as described in the SEC Filings (as defined below).
Section 2.2 Valid Issuance of Shares . The Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and restrictions other than restrictions on transfer imposed by applicable securities laws. The issuance and sale of the Shares will be registered pursuant the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-218935) originally filed by EnSync with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ Commission ”) on June 23, 2017 and declared effective by the Commission on October 12, 2017 (the “ Registration Statement ”).
Section 2.3 Authority . EnSync has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into this Purchase Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and has taken all requisite action on its part, and on the part of its officers, directors and shareholders necessary for (i) the authorization, execution and delivery of this Purchase Agreement, (ii) the authorization of the performance of all obligations of EnSync hereunder, and (iv) the authorization, issuance and delivery of the Shares. This Purchase Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by EnSync, and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of EnSync, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity.
Section 2.4 Capitalization; Subsidiaries .
(a) EnSync has duly and validly authorized capital stock as set forth in the SEC Filings and in the Articles of Incorporation of EnSync, as amended and as in effect as of the Closing Date (the “ Articles of Incorporation ”). All of the issued and outstanding shares of EnSync’s capital stock have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid, nonassessable and free of pre-emptive rights and were issued in full compliance with applicable state and federal securities law and any rights of third parties.
(b) Except as described in the SEC Filings, no Person is entitled to pre-emptive or similar statutory or contractual rights with respect to any securities of EnSync. Except as described in the SEC Filings, there are no outstanding warrants, options, convertible securities or other rights, agreements or arrangements of any character under which EnSync or any of its Subsidiaries is or may be obligated to issue any equity securities of any kind.
Section 2.5 SEC Filings; Business .
(a) EnSync has made available to the Purchasers through the EDGAR system of the Commission (“ EDGAR ”), true and complete copies of EnSync’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, and all other reports filed by EnSync pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(e), 14 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor statute, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (the “1934 Act”) since the filing of the 10-K and during the twelve (12) months preceding the date hereof (the foregoing materials, including the exhibits thereto and the documents incorporated by reference therein, collectively, the “ SEC Filings ”). The SEC Filings are the only filings required of EnSync pursuant to the 1934 Act for such period and each SEC Filing was filed in a timely manner. EnSync and its Subsidiaries are engaged in all material respects only in the business described in the SEC Filings and the SEC Filings contain a complete and accurate description in all material respects of the business of EnSync and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.
2 |
(b) Any statistical, industry-related and market-related data included or incorporated by reference in the SEC Filings are based on or derived from sources that EnSync reasonably and in good faith believes to be reliable and accurate, and such data agree with the sources from which they are derived.
(c) At the time of filing thereof, the SEC Filings complied as to form in all material respects with the requirements of the 1934 Act and did not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
Section 2.6 No Conflict, Breach, Violation or Default . Except as described in the SEC Filings, the execution, delivery and performance of this Purchase Agreement by EnSync and the issuance and sale of the Shares will not (i) conflict with or result in a breach or violation of (a) any of the terms and provisions of, or constitute a default under the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws (true and complete copies of which have been made available to the Purchasers through EDGAR), or (b) any statute, rule, regulation or order of any governmental agency or body or any court, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over EnSync, any Subsidiary or any of their respective assets or properties, or (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, result in the creation of any lien, encumbrance or other adverse claim upon any of the properties or assets of EnSync or any Subsidiary or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation (with or without notice, lapse of time or both) of, any material contract, except in the case of clauses (i)(b) and (ii) above, such as could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate.
Section 2.7 Finders Fees . Other than the seven percent finders fee due to Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. there is no brokerage or finders fee or other commission due to any person retained by the Company in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Article 3 - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASERS
Each Purchaser severally hereby represents and warrants to EnSync as follows:
Section 3.1 Authority . Purchaser has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Purchase Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Purchase Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Purchaser, and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity.
3 |
Section 3.2 Investment Experience . Purchaser is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”). Purchaser is aware of EnSync’s business affairs and financial condition and has had access to and has acquired sufficient information about EnSync to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire the Shares. Purchaser has such business and financial experience as is required to give him the ability to protect his own interests in connection with the purchase of the Shares.
Section 3.3 Ability to Bear Risk . Purchaser is able to bear the economic risk of his investment in the Shares and acknowledges that he could bear a complete or significant loss on his investment in the Shares.
Section 3.4 Access to Information . Purchaser has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers concerning the terms and conditions of the offering of Shares and has had full access to such other information concerning EnSync as Purchaser has requested.
Article 4 -CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
Section 4.1 Conditions to Purchasers’ Obligations to Close . Each Purchaser’s obligation to purchase the Shares at the Closing is subject to the fulfillment on or before the Closing Date of each of the following conditions, unless waived in writing by the applicable Purchaser purchasing the Shares at the Closing:
(a) Representations and Warranties . The representations and warranties made by EnSync in Article 2 shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date.
(b) Covenants . All covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement to be performed by EnSync on or prior to the Closing Date shall have been performed or complied with in all material respects.
(c) Proceedings and Documents . All corporate and other proceedings in connection with the transactions contemplated at the Closing and all documents incident thereto shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Purchasers and their counsel and the Purchasers and their counsel shall have received all such counterpart original and certified or other copies of such documents as are reasonably requested.
Section 4.2 Conditions to EnSync’s Obligations to Close . EnSync’s obligation to issue and sell the Shares at the Closing is subject to the fulfillment on or before the Closing Date of each of the following conditions, unless waived in writing by EnSync at the Closing:
4 |
(a) Payment . The payment by each Purchaser of its respective Subscription Amount (other than the Subscription Amount for DVP Shares, which funds shall be delivered after the Company’s delivery of Shares, on the same day of the delivery of Shares).
(b) Representations and Warranties . The representations and warranties made by the Purchasers in Article 3 shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date.
(c) Covenants . All covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement to be performed by the Purchasers on or prior to the Closing Date shall have been performed or complied with in all material respects.
(d) Proceedings and Documents . All corporate and other proceedings in connection with the transactions contemplated at the Closing and all documents incident thereto shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to EnSync and its counsel and EnSync and its counsel shall have received all such counterpart original and certified or other copies of such documents as are reasonably requested.
Article 5 - MISCELLANEOUS
Section 5.1 Governing Law . This Purchase Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New York (without reference to its conflicts of laws principles).
Section 5.2 Successors and Assigns . Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators of the parties hereto.
Section 5.3 Entire Agreement . This Purchase Agreement constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement among the parties with regard to the subjects hereof and thereof.
Section 5.4 Remedies . Each of the parties to this Purchase Agreement will be entitled to enforce its rights under this Purchase Agreement specifically, to recover damages and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) caused by any breach of any provision of this Purchase Agreement and to exercise all other rights existing in its favor.
Section 5.5 Counterparts . This Purchase Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.
5 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Purchase Agreement as of the day and year set forth in the first paragraph hereof.
ENSYNC, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Bradley Hansen | |
Name: | Bradley Hansen | |
Title: | President and CEO | |
Address: | ||
N88 W13901 Main Street, Suite 200 | ||
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 | ||
Attn: William Dallapiazza |
Signature Page to Stock Purchase Agreement
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Stock Purchase Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized signatories as of the date first indicated above.
Name of Purchaser: ___________________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Signatory of Purchaser : ____________________________________
Name of Authorized Signatory: __________________________________________________
Title of Authorized Signatory: ___________________________________________________
Email Address of Authorized Signatory: ___________________________________________
Facsimile Number of Authorized Signatory: _________________________________________
Address for Notice to Purchaser: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
DWAC Instructions:
Broker Name ______________________________________________________
Broker DTC# ______________________________________________________
Broker Contact Name ______________________________________________________
Broker Phone Number ______________________________________________________
Broker Email ______________________________________________________
Account Name ______________________________________________________
Account# ______________________________________________________
Subscription Amount: $______________
Shares: _________________
TIN Number: _______________________
Check here if shares shall be settled by Delivery Versus Payment: ¨
Exhibit 10.2
Attn: |
Brad Hansen
Chief Executive Officer EnSync, Inc. N88 W13901 Main St., Suite 200 Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 |
August 23, 2018
Re.: | Finder’s Agreement |
Dear Mr. Hansen:
The undersigned, Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. a Texas Corporation and broker/dealer registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), hereinafter referred to as “ Finder ”, is pleased to act as an Finder on a “best efforts” basis in connection with the Company’s private placement or public offering of equity (the “ Securities ”) to be offered by EnSync, Inc. (the “ Company ”) during the term (the “ Services ”) in one or more financing transactions (each a “Financing Transaction”).
1. | Services |
Beginning and effective as of the date of this agreement, the Company hereby engages Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. as exclusive Finder for Financing Transactions for a period of six (6) months (the “ Term ”) . In connection with the foregoing, the Finder shall assist the Company with preparations for the Financing Transaction, introduce the company to prospective investors and assist the company in consummating one or more Financing Transactions. The term of this agreement may be extended by mutual agreement.
2. | Compensation |
In the event the Company consummates a Financing Transaction involving Securities within the Term as a result of Finder’s efforts made during the Term, the Company shall pay Finder the following fee (the “ Finder’s Fee ”):
(i) | Retainer Fees: Upon execution of this agreement, the Company shall pay Finder a cash retainer fee of $25,000. The retainer fees shall not be creditable to any other fees payable hereunder. |
(ii) | Cash Success Fee: Upon and simultaneous with the closing of a Financing Transaction (the “ Closing ”), the Company shall pay Finder a fee equal to seven percent (7%) of the gross proceeds for each Financing Transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, the gross proceeds shall include all proceeds for each Financing including investors introduced by the Finder and investors known to the Company in any other way. |
1 |
In the event of multiple Closings, the Finder’s fee will be paid pro rata as the proceeds are received by the Company.
The Finder shall also be paid the same percentage commission on any other Company financing arranged with investors who were introduced to the Company by the Finder within twelve (12) months after the Closing or termination of this agreement whichever is the earlier.
3. | Expenses. |
The Company and the Finder will each bear their own expenses with respect to the transaction unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in advance.
4. | Reliance on information Supplied. |
In the performance of its services hereunder, the Finder (i) will use and rely on the accuracy and completeness of the documents filed by the Company pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Public Information”), (ii) is not responsible for, and has no obligation to independently verify the accuracy or completeness of any information furnished by the company to it or to any third person introduced by Finder to the company in the course of performing the Services, OR the Public information, (iii) has no obligation to undertake an independent evaluation, appraisal, or physical inspection of any assets or liabilities of the Company, and (iv) will assume that any financial forecast furnished to or discussed with Finder by authorized representatives of the Company have been reasonably prepared and reflect then currently available estimates and judgment of the Company’s management.
5. | Covenants, Representations and Warranties |
a. | The Company will reasonably promptly furnish Finder, from time to time, such information concerning the Company, its business, financial condition, plans, and projections as Finder reasonably requests in order to assist Finder in the performance of the Services. |
b. | If any event shall occur or condition exist as a result of which it is necessary or advisable, in the opinion of the Company or Finder, to amend or supplement any information previously furnished by the Company in order that the information does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, the Company will promptly prepare and furnish to Finder and the public, if applicable, amendments or supplements to the information previously furnished. |
2 |
c. | The Company will advise Finder reasonably promptly of (i) the occurrence of any event or the existence of any condition known to the Company referred to in paragraph (b) of this Section 4, (ii) such other information concerning the business and financial condition of the Company as Finder may from time to time reasonably request, (iii) the receipt by the Company of any communication from any regulatory authority concerning the Company, and (iv) the commencement of any lawsuit, proceeding or regulatory action to which the Company is a party or which might materially affect the business or condition of the Company or the performance by Finder of the Services. |
d. | In the event the Company shall enter into any Financing Transaction, it will deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Finder a copy of each agreement that the Company proposes to enter into regarding a Financing Transaction. |
e. | During any period in which Finder shall perform services hereunder, Finder (i) will keep, and cause its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives to keep, all material non-public information concerning the Company and any of its affiliates confidential, (ii) shall not trade its stock in the Company based upon any material non-public information or take any short position in the Company’s stock or otherwise do anything that could have an adverse effect on the Company’s stock, and (iii) conduct itself in such a manner to be consistent with each exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 and state blue sky laws that the Company intends to rely on for each Financing Transaction. |
6. | Intentionally left blank |
7. | Notices. |
8. | Communications. |
All communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed or delivered (a) to the Company, attention: Brad Hansen, N88 W13901 Main St., Suite 200 Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 and (b) to Finder, at its offices at
The Galleria, 2 Bridge Avenue, Suite 241
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Attention: Damon Testaverde
Fax: 732-758-6671.
9. | Termination. |
Finder’s services hereunder may be terminated by the Company or Finder upon 30 days prior written notice without liability or continuing obligation of the Company or Finder, except that Finder shall be entitled to the fees payable pursuant to section 2 (Compensation) as a result of services rendered prior to the date of termination shall become immediately payable in full, hereof shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of any termination. If, for one year following the termination or expiration (whichever comes later) of the agreement, a transaction or placement is consummated with the customers introduced by the Finder, then the Company will pay the Finder, specified above in section 2- Compensation, promptly upon the closing of each such transaction or placement.
3 |
10. | Indemnity |
The Company shall indemnify Finder in accordance with Annex- A attached hereto.
11. | Miscellaneous |
a. | Finder is not an expert on, and shall not render opinions regarding, legal, accounting, and regulatory or tax matters. The Company shall consult with its other professional advisors concerning these matters before undertaking any Financing Transaction. |
b. | No waiver, amendment or other modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by each party to be bound. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on the Company, Finder and their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Company and Finder with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all other prior or contemporaneous agreements, either oral or written, between the Company and Finder with respect to the subject matter hereof. |
c. | In case any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall hereunder not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. |
d. | The Company has retained Finder to act as an independent contractor, and any duties of Finder arising out of its engagement shall be owed solely to the Company and to no other party. |
e. | This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. |
f. | Each of Finder and the Company waives all right to trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim (whether based upon contract, tort or otherwise) related to or arising out of this Agreement. |
4 |
If the foregoing correctly sets forth our understanding, please indicate your acceptance thereof in the space provided below, whereupon this Agreement and your acceptance shall constitute a binding agreement between us.
Very truly yours,
Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc.
By: | /s/ Damon D. Testaverde | |
Damon D. Testaverde | ||
Managing Director |
Accepted and agreed to as of
the date first above written:
EnSync, Inc.
By: | /s/ Brad Hansen | |
Brad Hansen | ||
Chief Executive Officer |
ANNEX A
The Company shall indemnify the Finder and its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents and controlling persons (Finder and each such person being an "Indemnified Party") from and against any and all losses, claims, damages and liabilities, joint or several, to which such Indemnified Party may become subject under any applicable law, or otherwise, and related to, arising out of, or in connection with any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any document furnished or made available by the Company (directly, through Finder, or otherwise), or the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, and will reimburse each Indemnified Party for all reasonable expenses (including counsel fees and expenses) incurred in connection with the investigation of, preparation for or defense of any pending or threatened claim or any action or proceeding arising therefrom, whether or not such Indemnified Party is a party and whether or not such claim, action or proceeding is initiated or brought by or on behalf of the Company.
The Company will not settle, compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment in any pending or threatened claim, action or proceeding in respect of which indemnification could be sought under this Annex A (whether or not Finder or any other Indemnified Party is an actual or potential party to such claim, action or proceeding), unless such settlement, compromise or consent includes an unconditional release of each Indemnified Party from all liability arising out of such claim, action or proceeding.
If Finder or any other Indemnified Party is requested or required to appear as a witness in any action brought by or on behalf of or against the Company not resulting from the acts/omissions of Finder, the Company will reimburse Finder for all reasonable expenses incurred in connection with such party's appearing and preparing to appear as such a witness, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursements of its legal counsel.
Unless expressly modified, the provisions of this Annex A shall continue to apply and shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any modification or termination of the engagement or Agreement or the completion of Finder’s services thereunder.