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) : July 15, 2016

 

Icagen, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   000-54748   20-0982060

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

4222 Emperor Blvd., Suite
350 Research Triangle Park,

Durham, NC 27703

 

(Address of principal executive offices)

(zip code)

 

(919) 941-5206

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

 

(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:

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On July 15, 2016, Icagen-T, Inc. (“Icagen-T”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Icagen, Inc. (“Icagen”) consummated the transactions with Sanofi US Services Inc. (“Sanofi”) contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 27, 2016 (the “Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement”), which was previously reported in Icagen’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2016, pursuant to which Icagen-T acquired certain assets of Sanofi that include the (i) Tucson Research Center, a two story laboratory and office building with approximately 113,950 square feet of space located in the Town of Oro Valley, Pima County, Arizona (the “Facility”), and the land on which the Facility is built; and (ii) certain machinery and equipment located at the Facility. The cash purchase price under the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement was $1.00. Icagen-T assumed certain liabilities, offered to continue the employment of up to 46 employees at the Facility for at least two years and maintain the Sanofi chemical libraries that will remain at the Facility.

 

Upon the closing of the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement, on July 15, 2016, Icagen-T and Sanofi entered into a Master Services Agreement (the “MSA”). The MSA contains terms requiring that Icagen-T perform certain contract research for Sanofi, including, but not limited to, compound testing services. Pursuant to the terms of the MSA, Sanofi will make payments (the “Subsidy Payments”) to Icagen-T in consideration of Icagen-T’s provision of services (including maintenance of the chemical libraries) in the aggregate amount of $32 million over the next five years of which: (i) $16.5 million is expected to be paid in year 1 with $11.9 million paid at closing; (ii) $9.5 million is expected to be paid in year 2; (iii) $3 million is expected to be paid in year 3; (iv) $2 million is expected to be paid in year 4; and (v) $1 million is expected to be paid in year 5. The Subsidy Payments are to be credited against all direct service costs for which Icagen-T performs services, and in the event the Subsidy Payments exceed the direct service costs, a maximum aggregate credit of $2 million will be carried forward to subsequent years during the term of the MSA.

 

Upon the closing of the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement, on July 15, 2016, Icagen-T executed a Deed of Trust providing Sanofi with a five year, $5 million lien on the Facility, securing performance of Icagen-T’s obligations under the MSA and the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement. The lien is subject to termination upon the payment by Icagen-T of $5 million to Sanofi. The parties have also agreed to a Special Warranty Deed With a Right of Reverter (“Deed of Sale”) that will revest in Sanofi all rights in the Facility in the event that Icagen-T sells the Facility at any time within the next five years and upon certain other events related to the leasing of space at the Facility. The reversion rights of Sanofi under the Deed of Sale will terminate after five years as well as upon payment of the $5 million to extinguish the lien created by the Deed of Trust.

 

The MSA contains certain affirmative and negative covenants that Icagen-T will be required to meet as well as certain maintenance covenants. The affirmative covenants include: (i) maintenance of separate books and records from its affiliates; (ii) maintenance of a separate board of directors from its affiliates; (iii) maintenance of its own bank accounts, invoices and checks; (iv) that it conduct business in its own name; (v) that it pay liabilities from its own bank account; (vi) segregation of its assets and liabilities from other entities; (vii) an allocation of any overhead expenses that are shared with affiliated entities through intercompany agreements; and (viii) observing corporate formalities. The negative covenants, include a prohibition on: (a) dividends other than up to a maximum of $3.5 million during the first two years of the term; (b) the guaranty of debts of its affiliates; (c) the pledge of any of its assets for the benefit of any affiliate; (d) liens or borrowings unless done in furtherance of the Facility; (e) acquisitions or sale of assets outside of the ordinary course of business; and (f) amendments to organizational documents. In accordance with the terms of the maintenance covenants Icagen-T will be required: (A) to maintain a daily average cash balance held in all of its accounts for the prior five days of at least $575,000; (B) to maintain minimum Current Ratio (as defined in the MSA) of 1.05; (C) to maintain a minimum net worth of $1.5 million and (D) not to run assays or perform other contract research services, in each case, that Icagen-T or its affiliates could reasonably provide at the Facility, at any site other than the Facility (the “Sanofi Exclusivity Provision”). Icagen-T will also be obligated to fulfill certain reporting requirements specified in the MSA. At any time after the second anniversary of the effective date of the MSA that Icagen-T provides an independent third party valuation certified by the National Association of Certified Evaluators and Analysts that concludes that (x) Icagen-T’s assets are greater than its liabilities at fair value (or fair market value); (y) Icagen-T has sufficient capital to operate its business; and (z) Icagen-T has the ability to pay its debts as they mature, then (1) all affirmative covenants and negative covenants shall terminate; (2) all reporting obligations shall terminate; and (3) all future Subsidy Payments and the associated Payment credit mechanism will be converted into a take or pay arrangement.

 

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The term of the MSA is five years with the right for both parties to mutually agree to extend the term for an additional five years and the right for Sanofi, at its sole option, to extend the term with regard to the maintenance of the Chemical Library (as defined in the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement) for an additional five years. Any work order can be terminated by Icagen-T in the event of a material breach by Sanofi which is not cured within 30 days or if extended Icagen-T may terminate the MSA upon one year’s prior notice and payment of any expenses associated with the movement of the Chemical Library. Sanofi may terminate: (i) any work order in the event of a material breach by Icagen-T which is not cured within 30 days or immediately if Sanofi becomes aware of a threatened or actual debarment of an employee and the employee is not replaced within five days of Icagen-T’s receipt of notice thereof; (ii) the MSA if Icagen-T does not perform certain services for the Chemical Library; (iii) any work order or purchase order for convenience upon 30 days’ prior written notice; (iv) the MSA in the event of a material breach by Icagen-T of the Sanofi Exclusivity Provision, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice of the breach; and (v) the MSA in the event of Icagen-T’s bankruptcy or insolvency, dissolution, liquidation or appointment of a receiver. In addition, (a) Sanofi has the option in its sole discretion to terminate the MSA, the Library Agreement (as defined in the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement) and exercise its rights under the Deed of Trust, if Icagen-T does not comply with its reporting obligations under the MSA or an audit reveals a 10% or greater deviation from a prior reporting certificate; (b) the Subsidy Payments will automatically terminate upon non-compliance with certain employee covenants in the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement; (c) Sanofi has the option to terminate the MSA and the Library Agreement and exercise its rights under the Deed of Trust, upon non-compliance with the affirmative and negative covenants set forth in the MSA (other than the dividend payment covenants); (d) the MSA and the Library Agreement will automatically terminate and Sanofi will have the right to exercise its rights under the Deed of Trust upon Icagen-T’s failure to comply with the maintenance covenants; and (e) the Subsidy Payments shall automatically terminate upon Icagen-T’s failure to comply with the dividend payments covenant.

 

In addition, in order to facilitate the provision of the services under the MSA, Sanofi agreed to provide transitional services pursuant to the terms of a transition services agreement that was entered into at closing of the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement and Icagen-T was granted the right and license to use two chemical libraries located at the Facility pursuant to two separate hit discovery services agreements between the parties.

 

As previously reported, on July 1, 2015, Icagen consummated the acquisition of certain assets of a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. pursuant to a Purchase and Collaboration Agreement (the “Pfizer APA”) entered into on June 26, 2015 by and between Icagen (f/k/a XRpro Sciences, Inc.) and Pfizer Research (NC), Inc. (f/k/a Icagen, Inc., “Pfizer”). As a condition to closing the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement, Icagen entered into an amendment to the Pfizer APA (the “Amended Pfizer APA”), which, among other things, amended the terms of the quarterly earn out payments to provide that Icagen will pay to Pfizer quarterly earn out payments commencing May 2017 equal to the greater of: (i) 10% of Aggregate Revenue (as defined in the Amended Pfizer APA) for the relevant quarter; or (ii) $250,000, up to an aggregate maximum of $10 million in Earn Out Payments (the “Maximum Earn Out Payment”). The Amended Pfizer APA also states that Aggregate Revenue for purposes of the Pfizer APA excludes: (a) amounts paid by Sanofi or its affiliates to Icagen-T under the MSA, and other ancillary agreements entered into with Sanofi or any other agreement in connection with the operation by Icagen-T of the assets acquired under the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement; (b) amounts paid to Icagen-T from third parties during the five year period commencing on the Effective Time (as defined in the Amended Pfizer APA) in connection with the operation by Icagen-T of the assets acquired under the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement; and (c) amounts paid to Icagen-T by Sanofi, its affiliates or third parties for the provision of services by Icagen-T requiring the use of Sanofi’s Library of Compounds (as defined in the MSA) located at 2090 E. Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. Pursuant to the terms of the Amended Pfizer APA, Icagen also agreed that Icagen will not and it will cause Icagen-T not to, (A) run assays or perform other contract research services, in each case, that Icagen could reasonably provide by utilizing assets it acquired pursuant to the Pfizer APA, other than services performed or to be performed by Icagen-T for Sanofi or its affiliates under the MSA; or (B) perform or engage in ion channel screening.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Sanofi Asset Purchase Agreement, the MSA, the Deed of Sale, the Deed of Trust and the Amended Pfizer APA do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the agreements, copies of each of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5, respectively, and are incorporated by reference herein.

 

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Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

The disclosure set forth in Item 1.01 is incorporated into this Item 2.01 by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

10.1   Asset Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2016 (File No. 000-54748))
10.2   Master Services Agreement between Icagen-T, Inc. and Sanofi US Services Inc. dated July 15, 2016**
10.3   Deed of Trust dated July 15, 2016
10.4   Deed of Sale dated July 15, 2016
10.5   Amendment to Asset Purchase and Collaboration Agreement between Icagen, Inc. and Pfizer Research (NC), Inc. dated July 15, 2016
99.1   Press Release dated July 18, 2016

 

** Confidential treatment has been requested as to certain portions of this exhibit pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

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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.

 

Dated: July 18, 2016 ICAGEN, INC.
     
  By:  /s/ Mark Korb
 

Name:

Mark Korb
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into on this 15 th day of July, 2016 (the "Effective Date"), by and between SANOFI US SERVICES INC. , with offices at 55 Corporate Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 ("SANOFI") and ICAGEN-T, INC. , with offices at 2090 E. Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 ("VENDOR"). SANOFI and VENDOR are each referred to herein as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

 

RECITALS :

 

WHEREAS , SANOFI and VENDOR entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) dated June 27, 2016.

 

WHEREAS SANOFI would like VENDOR to provide certain services and VENDOR would like to provide such services using the capabilities available at VENDOR’s research and development site located in Tucson, Arizona, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1. SERVICES

 

A.           Purpose; Scope of Services . The purpose of this Agreement is to establish an on-going services arrangement between SANOFI and VENDOR for the provision of certain services as further described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference (the " Services "), as may be amended from time to time to add or delete Services. SANOFI may request in writing minor modifications or changes (collectively “Minor Changes”) to each Service which approval shall be effective only upon approval in writing by VENDOR, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld. Examples of such minor modifications or changes include variations in Service component content (e.g. an increase or decrease in the number of components or the complexity of the Service component). Each specific project for which SANOFI wishes to engage VENDOR shall be covered either by (i) a separate Work Order provided to VENDOR by SANOFI and executed by the Parties (each, a "Work Order"), or (ii) upon mutual agreement of VENDOR and SANOFI, a purchase order issued by SANOFI (each, a “Purchase Order”). Each fully executed Work Order or Purchase Order shall be considered as annexed to this Agreement as a specially numbered Work Order ( e.g ., Work Order No. 1, Work Order No. 2, etc.), or Purchase Order ( e.g ., Purchase Order No. 1, Purchase Order No. 2, etc.) and shall become part of this Agreement. Each such Work Order or Purchase Order shall contain a reference to the Agreement, a description of the Services, the Service Fee (as defined in Section 3.C.), the anticipated period of performance, a payment schedule and any other items agreed to by the Parties. Any special or related service that the Parties agree are outside the scope of the Services (“Other Services”) to be provided under a particular Work Order or Purchase Order shall be (x) added via an amendment to Exhibit A as provided for in the first sentence of this Section 1.A., or (y) handled in accordance with Section 1.D. below. All such Other Services shall be considered a Service for purposes of obtaining credit against the applicable monthly Subsidy Payment as set forth in Section 3.F. As applicable, SANOFI will provide to VENDOR the format, file type, and other specifications that SANOFI requires for data associated with the Services and VENDOR shall supply the data in accordance with such requirements. Affiliates (as defined in Section 5.A.) of SANOFI can participate in this Agreement by entering into their own separately numbered Work Order, or Purchase Order, if applicable, and agreeing in such Work Order or Purchase Order to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Each Affiliate that participates under this Agreement shall be severally and solely responsible for its own transactions, liabilities, acts, negligence, conduct and/or responsibilities of any nature arising by reason of such Affiliate's participation under this Agreement. Neither SANOFI nor any participating Affiliate shall be responsible for the transactions, liabilities, acts, negligence, conduct and/or responsibilities of any other participating Affiliate under this Agreement. 

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

B.            Performance by VENDOR . VENDOR shall provide necessary individuals to perform the Services (collectively, " Personnel "), facilities, equipment, technology and supplies, as required for fulfillment of its obligations under this Agreement. All Services throughout the Term (as defined in Section 4.A.) will be performed at the site located at 2090 E. Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 (“Tucson Site”). Prior to performing Services under any Work Order or Purchase Order at another VENDOR site, VENDOR shall provide a good faith justification as to the need for such Services to be performed at a location other than the Tucson Site and obtain advance written approval from SANOFI. The Service Fee associated with all Services performed at a location other than the Tucson Site shall be credited against the applicable Subsidy Payment as set forth in Section 3.F. Furthermore, VENDOR shall perform such Services in a professional manner with care, skill and diligence, and shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to successfully complete such Services within the time frame set forth in each Work Order or Purchase Order. VENDOR will promptly notify the SANOFI Alliance Manager (as defined in Section 1.H.) as well as the SANOFI notice contact set forth in the applicable Work Order or Purchase Order, by telephone and subsequently in written form, of any events that occur that materially interrupt or affect the performance of the Services or the completion of the Services in accordance with the time frame set forth in the Work Order or Purchase Order.

 

C.            Personnel . If, at any time during the course of the Services, SANOFI reasonably determines that any performance of the Services by any Personnel is unsatisfactory, SANOFI may require VENDOR to immediately remove such Personnel and VENDOR will use reasonable efforts to replace such individual, at no cost or penalty to SANOFI for delays or inefficiencies such replacement may cause, but without prejudice to any damages that SANOFI may be entitled to as a result of any delays or inefficiencies in the performance of the Services. SANOFI acknowledges that all current personnel at such location are satisfactory.

 

D.            Modification of Services . Subject to the Binding Forecast (as defined in Section 1.F.), in the event SANOFI wishes to (i) modify any of the Services described in a particular Work Order or Purchase Order, or (ii) obtain additional Services not covered by such Work Order or Purchase Order, SANOFI shall submit to VENDOR a written document containing the specifications for the changed or additional Services (each, a "Change Order Request"). Within fourteen (14) days of its receipt of SANOFI's Change Order Request, VENDOR shall provide SANOFI with a cost and revised time estimate for performing the changed or additional Services. The Parties will then discuss in good faith the cost and project time schedule effects of any required modification of Services, and once agreed upon, the Parties shall execute a change order ("Change Order") to the Work Order. Each Change Order executed by the Parties shall be incorporated into the applicable Work Order. If changes to the Services described in a particular Purchase Order are required, such changes shall be made through issuance of an amended Purchase Order. VENDOR will not implement any changed or additional Services until either (i) both Parties have signed the applicable Change Order to the Work Order or, (ii) an amended Purchase Order has been issued by SANOFI to VENDOR. If an amended Purchase Order is not issued by SANOFI or a Change Order is not signed by SANOFI within ten (10) days, VENDOR shall continue the Services assuming the Change Order Request has been withdrawn until such time that an amended Purchase Order or Change Order is received by VENDOR.

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

E.            SANOFI’s Library of Compounds . In addition to the requirements and obligations set forth in this Agreement pertaining to all Services, additional terms pertaining solely to SANOFI’s library of compounds (“SANOFI’s Library of Compounds”) located on the Tucson Site, are set forth on Exhibit B (“Library of Compounds Services”) attached hereto and incorporated by reference. For the avoidance of doubt it is recognized and understood by VENDOR that SANOFI’s Library of Compounds is the sole and exclusive property of SANOFI and that sufficient storage capacity at the Tucson Site related to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds shall be reserved for the storage and maintenance of SANOFI’s Library of Compounds throughout the Term. The storage capacity at the Tucson Site related to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds existing as of the Effective Date is considered sufficient for purposes of the foregoing sentence.

 

F.            Rolling Forecast . As soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Date, SANOFI shall provide VENDOR with a rolling forecast estimating the Service needs of SANOFI for the succeeding nine (9) month period (“Rolling Forecast”). Such Rolling Forecast shall identify SANOFI’s estimated demand for Services, including the number of full-time equivalent employees (“FTEs”) anticipated to be required to complete such Services. SANOFI shall prepare Rolling Forecasts in good faith and provide an updated Rolling Forecast prior to the first day of the succeeding Calendar Quarter (as defined in Section 3.C.i.) throughout the Term. Such estimates shall not be binding on either Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the first two (2) Calendar Quarters of each Rolling Forecast shall be binding (“Binding Forecast”) on (i) SANOFI solely with respect to the Service Fee and subject to the provisions of Section 1.G., associated with the Services set forth in such Binding Forecast, and (ii) VENDOR with respect to ensuring that FTEs have been reserved and available to perform such Services during such period. As an example of the foregoing, using July 15, 2016 as the Effective Date for purposes of this example, as soon as reasonably practicable after July 15, 2016, SANOFI shall provide VENDOR with a Rolling Forecast covering the time period July 15, 2016 through March 31, 2017. For such Rolling Forecast, the time period extending from July 15, 2016 through December 31, 2016 shall be considered the Binding Forecast. Subsequently, prior to October 1, 2016, SANOFI shall provide VENDOR with a Rolling Forecast covering the time period October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. For such Rolling Forecast, the time period extending from October 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 shall be considered the Binding Forecast.

 

G.            Effect of Service Cancellation by SANOFI in a Binding Forecast . If SANOFI cancels any Service contained in the Binding Forecast prior to initiation of work by VENDOR or during performance of work by Vendor (except for reasons associated with performance issues by VENDOR not attributable to an act or failure to act by SANOFI), Sanofi shall remain responsible for the Service Fee and expenses incurred for materials for such cancelled Services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) to the extent materials for such cancelled Services have been purchased by VENDOR and such materials can be used for other Services, VENDOR shall use best efforts to reallocate such materials for use on other Services and such reallocated materials will reduce the Materials Cost for the Services for which such materials are used, or (ii) to the extent materials for such cancelled Services have not been purchased, or if VENDOR is able to cancel its purchase order for such materials with the applicable third party, as of the date of notice of Services cancellation by SANOFI to VENDOR, SANOFI shall not be responsible for the associated Materials Cost. In addition, in the event of Service cancellation as set forth in the first sentence of this Section 1.G., VENDOR will use commercially reasonable efforts to reallocate FTEs associated with such cancelled Services to perform work for a Third Party. SANOFI shall not be responsible for the associated Direct Service Costs (as defined in Section 3.C.) for such reallocated FTEs.

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

H.            Alliance Managers . Each Party shall appoint one (1) representative with knowledge of their respective Party’s operations to serve as an alliance manager (“Alliance Manager”) with responsibility for overseeing that the Parties’ activities are conducted in accordance with this Agreement, and for being the primary point of contact between the Parties with respect to all such activities. The Alliance Manager may also serve as the alliance manager for other agreements in place between the Parties (e.g. Hit Discovery Services Agreement). The Alliance Managers shall meet via teleconference at least once during every Calendar Quarter following SANOFI’s receipt of the KPI Scorecard (as defined in Section 1.I.4.). Examples of activities for which the Alliance Managers provide oversight include, but are not limited to, review of the KPI Scorecard, KPI Breaches (as defined in Section 1.I.5.), the Rolling Forecast and the Binding Forecast. The Alliance Manager meetings described in this Section are separate and distinct meetings from the ESC meetings. Either Party may replace its Alliance Manager at any time upon written notice to the other Party. In the event of a KPI Breach, the Alliance Managers shall organize a meeting with the appropriate representatives from each side to review and discuss the cause of such breach and opportunities for change with the goal of minimizing the possibility of a subsequent KPI Breach in the future.

 

I.            Key Performance Indicators .

 

1.            Key Performance Indicators . Key performance indicators for each Service (each a “Service KPI”) are set forth on Exhibit A. To provide time for VENDOR to transition contracts or enter into new contracts necessary for the provision of Services and operation of the Tucson Site, the implementation of Service KPIs shall begin on September 15, 2016. Service KPIs may be modified and updated at any time upon mutual agreement of the Parties. In the event of a Change Order Request as described in Section 1.D., the cycle time for the applicable KPI for the Service(s) subject to the Change Order Request shall be extended by twenty-four (24) days.

 

2.            KPI Targets . For each Service KPI there is a KPI target (“KPI Target”) as set forth on Exhibit A. Beginning on September 15, 2016, all Service KPIs must meet or exceed the corresponding KPI Target.

 

3.            KPI Performance Levels . For each KPI Target for each Service KPI there are two (2) performance levels: (i) a level at which the Service KPI has a value equal to or greater than the applicable KPI Target (“Meets or Exceeds”), and (ii) a level at which the Service KPI has a value less than the applicable KPI Target (“Below Expectations”). Beginning on the Effective Date and for the duration of the Term, all Service KPIs must have a Meets or Exceeds value against the applicable KPI Target.

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

4.            KPI Scorecard . Within fifteen (15) days after the end of each Calendar Quarter, VENDOR shall supply to SANOFI’s Alliance Manager a KPI scorecard (“KPI Scorecard”) in a form substantially similar to the one attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated by reference. The KPI Scorecard shall indicate for each Service KPI the performance level against the applicable target level. The first KPI Scorecard shall cover the time period spanning September 15, 2016 through September 30, 2016.

 

5.            KPI Breach . With respect to each Service KPI in any Calendar Quarter throughout the Term, in the event the performance value for a Service KPI has a value that is Below Expectations against the applicable KPI Target level due to the failure of VENDOR to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the applicable Work Order or Purchase Order, if such failure is other than attributable to an act or failure to act by SANOFI or a Force Majeure Event, such Service KPI shall be considered in breach (“KPI Breach”). The KPI Breach shall remain in effect until such time that the Service KPI has a performance value of Meets or Exceeds on a successive KPI Scorecard and the Alliance Managers are in agreement on such value.

 

6.            Effect of KPI Breach or Rejected Service . With the exception of Services associated with SANOFI’s Library of Compounds, in the event of a KPI Breach or a material deviation from the terms and conditions contained in the applicable Work Order or Purchase Order that affects a Service other than due to the act or failure to act by SANOFI or a Force Majeure Event (collectively, the “Rejected Service”), SANOFI shall have the following remedies: (1) require VENDOR to promptly repeat the Rejected Service at no cost to SANOFI, or (2) if such repetition of the Rejected Services is not successful or not feasible (e.g. VENDOR cannot repeat the Service in a reasonable timeframe required by SANOFI), SANOFI may perform the Rejected Service at either a SANOFI location or have such Rejected Service performed at a third-party site with VENDOR providing SANOFI with a deduction on the next Subsidy Payment in the amount of (i) one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the Service Fee in the event SANOFI performs such service at a SANOFI location, and (ii) one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the amount invoiced to SANOFI by a third party for the Service if the Service is performed by a third party. In the event of a KPI Breach for a Service associated with SANOFI’s Library of Compounds, VENDOR must promptly repeat such Service at no cost to SANOFI. For clarity, in the event SANOFI performs a portion of the Rejected Service in-house and has a portion of the Rejected Service performed at a third party, the total combined deduction taken in accordance with subsections (i) and (ii) herein may not exceed one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the affected Service Fee. For purposes of this Section 1.I.6., a Rejected Service means a Service affected by an equipment malfunction or any negligent act or omission on the part of VENDOR, other than a KPI Breach, that results in SANOFI not being able to use the results of such Service.

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

J.            Executive Steering Committee . Within sixty (60) days after the Effective Date, the Parties shall establish an executive steering committee (the “ESC”), which shall consist of four (4) senior executive members, two (2) from each Party. Each Party may replace its representatives on the ESC at any time upon prior written notice to the other Party. The ESC shall meet via teleconference at least once every Calendar Quarter throughout the Term, and as requested by the Alliance Managers, to review and analyze the KPI Scorecard to determine whether a breach of KPIs has occurred, and provide other assistance with regards to the management of the Services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including acting as a first arbiter of disputes that may arise. The Alliance Managers will facilitate the ESC meetings, create and circulate agendas in advance of such meetings and prepare and circulate meeting minutes promptly after each meeting. All decisions of the ESC shall be made by unanimous vote or written consent, with SANOFI and VENDOR each having one (1) vote in all decisions. In the event the ESC is unable to reach resolution on an issue submitted to it for handling, the matter may be handled in accordance with the dispute resolution process set forth in Section 10.C.

 

K.            SANOFI’S Right to Outsource and Subsidy Payment Credit . In the event that Services requested by SANOFI in a Calendar Quarter exceeds the quantity of Services set forth in the Binding Forecast for that Calendar Quarter by twenty percent (20%) or less (such Services that exceed the aforementioned Binding Forecast by twenty percent (20%) or less are referred to collectively as “Excess Services”), and VENDOR is unable to perform such Excess Services in a timely manner, SANOFI retains the ability to perform the Excess Services at a SANOFI location and/or contract with a third party, with VENDOR providing SANOFI with a deduction on the next Subsidy Payment in the amount of (i) one hundred percent (100%) of the Direct Service Costs associated with the Excess Services in the event SANOFI performs such Excess Services at a SANOFI location, and (ii) one hundred percent (100%) of the amount invoiced (excluding Materials Cost (as defined in Section 3.C.) to SANOFI by a third party(ies) for any Excess Services performed by such third party(ies). To the extent that Services requested by SANOFI in a Calendar Quarter exceeds the quantity of Services set forth in the Binding Forecast for that Calendar Quarter by greater than twenty percent (20%) (“Over-Excess Services”), SANOFI retains the ability to perform Over-Excess Services at a SANOFI location and/or contract with a third party, but VENDOR will not provide a deduction on the next Subsidy Payment for any Service Fees associated with the Over-Excess Services. For clarity, in the event of Over-Excess Services in a Calendar Quarter, SANOFI will obtain a deduction for the Excess Services but not for the Over-Excess Services as described herein. In addition, in the event (a) VENDOR in performing Services requested pursuant to a Purchase Order or duly executed Work Order is unable to comply with any reasonable specifications, standards or requirements (including, but not limited to, technical and functional contents as well as related cost and delivery requirements) consistent with reasonable industry practice provided by SANOFI to VENDOR for a particular Service and/or the Service KPIs (“ SANOFI Specifications ”), or (b) VENDOR refuses to perform a particular Service or is otherwise unable to perform requested Services set forth in a Purchase Order or in a duly executed Work Order in a timely manner, SANOFI shall be entitled to perform such Services at a SANOFI location or contract with a third party to provide such Services with VENDOR providing SANOFI with a deduction on the next Subsidy Payment in the amount of (i) one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the Direct Service Costs in the event SANOFI performs such Services at a SANOFI location, and (ii) one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the amount invoiced (excluding Materials Cost) to SANOFI by a third party for the Services if the Services are performed by a third party.

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

2. VENDOR'S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

 

A.            Corporate Compliance . VENDOR represents, warrants and covenants to SANOFI as follows:

 

i.           the execution of this Agreement and full and timely performance of the covenants, duties and obligations described herein have been, and shall be, duly authorized by all necessary corporate action in accordance with all applicable laws;

 

ii.          this Agreement is a valid, legal and binding obligation upon VENDOR, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable insolvency and other laws affecting creditors' rights generally or by the availability of equitable remedies; and

 

iii.           it is not now a party to any agreement which would prevent it from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement and it will not knowingly enter into any agreement with any other party that would in any way prevent it from performing its obligations under this Agreement.

 

B.            Miscellaneous . VENDOR further represents, warrants and covenants to SANOFI as follows:

 

i.           it has, and shall maintain, the resources and Personnel necessary to perform the Services in a timely manner;

 

ii.          neither it nor any individual employed or engaged by VENDOR, to the best of VENDOR’s knowledge after due inquiry, are currently (a) under investigation for debarment or debarred pursuant to the Generic Drug Enforcement Act of 1992, 21 U.S.C. § 335(a), as amended, or any similar state law or regulation; (b) excluded by the Office of Inspector General pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7, et seq. or any state agency from participation in any federal or state health care program; or (c) otherwise disqualified or restricted by the FDA pursuant to 21 C.F.R. 312.70 or any other regulatory authority, nor will VENDOR utilize any debarred, excluded or disqualified Personnel to perform Services hereunder;

 

iii.         it will notify SANOFI immediately in the event any investigation or proceeding for debarment, exclusion or disqualification is initiated against VENDOR or any Personnel;

 

iv.          its Personnel are qualified and will have sufficient technical expertise to perform VENDOR's obligations under this Agreement;

 

v.           it shall provide the Services in compliance in all material respects with all applicable foreign, federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations;

 

vi.          it shall use any materials and information supplied by SANOFI such as, but not limited to, compounds, samples, and protocols for the sole purpose of performing the Services in accordance with this Agreement and to the exclusive benefit of SANOFI or its Affiliates. Unless otherwise agreed by SANOFI in writing, VENDOR shall not and shall not permit any other person or entity to directly or indirectly reverse engineer, modify, derivatize, deconstruct or in any way analyze or determine the identity, structure or composition of any materials provided by SANOFI; and

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

vii.         it has not accepted nor been offered any payment of money or other assets for the purpose of influencing its decisions or actions to help SANOFI obtain or maintain business or obtain a business advantage where such payment would constitute violation of any applicable anti-bribery/anti-corruption law or a violation of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. VENDOR further represents and warrants that it has not made and agrees that it shall not make any payment or any offer or promise for payment, either directly or indirectly, of money or other assets, to government or political party officials, officials of international organizations, candidates for public office, or representatives of other businesses or persons acting on behalf of any of the foregoing for the purpose of influencing decisions or actions or where such payment would constitute violation of any applicable anti-bribery/anti-corruption law or a violation of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

 

C.            VENDOR Affirmative Covenants . VENDOR further represents, warrants and covenants to SANOFI as follows:

 

i.           it shall maintain an arm's length relationship with its Affiliates. For the purposes hereof arm’s length relationship shall mean the adherence to the following:

 

a. its books and records shall be maintained separate from those of its Affiliates;

 

b. it shall maintain a separate board of directors from its Affiliates;

 

c. it shall conduct business in its own name;

 

d. it shall open and maintain its own separate bank accounts, separate stationery, invoices and checks;

 

e. it shall pay liabilities from its own bank accounts;

 

f. it shall observe all corporate formalities;

 

ii.           its assets and liabilities shall be kept segregated and distinct from assets and liabilities of other entities/Affiliates; and

 

iii.         any shared overhead and expenses shall be allocated between VENDOR and its Affiliates pursuant to intercompany agreement(s) in a manner consistent with the way that similarly situated, uncontrolled parties would price comparable transactions at arm’s length; and

 

iv.          VENDOR shall promptly notify SANOFI in the event any person seeks to levy, execute, transfer or otherwise foreclose Icagen’s (or its successor’s) equity interest in VENDOR.

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

D.            VENDOR Negative Covenants . VENDOR further represents, warrants and covenants to SANOFI as follows:

 

i.           no dividends except Permissible Dividends shall be issued in the first two (2) years after the Effective Date;

 

ii.          it shall provide no loans to its Affiliates;

 

iii.         it shall provide no guaranty of debts of its Affiliates;

 

iv.          it shall not pledge any of its assets for the benefit of any Affiliate;

 

v.           no liens or borrowing shall be permitted unless done in furtherance of the Tucson Site business, and in such event, liens or borrowing shall be exclusively related to the operation of the Tucson Site business;

 

vi.           there shall be no acquisitions/sale of assets outside the ordinary course of business (e.g. equipment replacement); and

 

vii.         there shall be no amendment of its organizational documents.

 

E.            VENDOR Maintenance Covenants . VENDOR further represents, warrants and covenants to SANOFI as follows:

 

i.           it shall at all times maintain a sufficient Minimum Cash Balance. “Minimum Cash Balance” shall mean the average daily ending cash balance (unrestricted and unencumbered cash-on-hand and cash equivalent investments) held in all accounts at financial institutions by VENDOR for the prior five (5) business days in an amount not less than five hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($575,000.00);

 

ii.          it shall maintain a Current Ratio of at least 1.05. “Current Ratio” shall mean the ratio of Current Assets to Current Liabilities. “Current Assets” shall mean, at any date, the sum of cash, accounts receivable due within twelve (12) months after that time (less any reserves for bad debts), inventory and prepaid expenses in accordance with GAAP. “Current Liabilities” shall mean, at any date, accounts payable, current portion of notes payable, accrued expenses such as wages and salaries, taxes payable, and any portion of long-term debts due within twelve (12) months in accordance with GAAP; and

 

iii.         it shall maintain a Minimum Net Worth of one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000.00). “Minimum Net Worth” shall mean the total assets of VENDOR as of such date less total liabilities as of such date determined in accordance with GAAP.  For purposes of this calculation, the Parties agree that the value of the Tucson Site as of the Effective Date is fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000.00) (Initial Tucson Site Value”) without consideration of the Sanofi lien or any other mortgages, liens or encumbrances. VENDOR may use the value of the Tucson Site obtained in a subsequent appraisal for purposes of this calculation (“Post Closing Date Appraisal”) provided that: (i) VENDOR notifies SANOFI in advance pursuant to Section 10.B that it intends to retain an appraiser to perform a Post Closing Date Appraisal; (ii) the appraiser is CBRE, Inc., or any other appraiser mutually agreed upon by the parties; (iii) both VENDOR and SANOFI are simultaneously provided with a copy of any Post Closing Date Appraisal and (iv) the Post Closing Date Appraisal shall be prepared on a “net” basis, inclusive of any costs to be incurred at the Tucson Site to obtain such appraised value which shall include the two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) cost to convert the Tucson Site to office space.

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

F.            Tucson Site Commitment Covenant. VENDOR further represents, warrants and covenants to SANOFI that during the Term neither VENDOR nor its Affiliates will run assays or perform other contract research services, in each case, that VENDOR or its Affiliates could reasonably provide at the Tucson Site, at any other site than the Tucson Site.

 

3. COMPENSATION

 

A.            Subsidy Payment . On the Effective Date, and thereafter monthly (subject to Section 3.D.), in consideration for VENDOR’s provision of expected Services at the Tucson Site throughout the Term, SANOFI shall make monthly payments (individually, each a “Subsidy Payment”) in advance to VENDOR in the amounts and on the dates as set forth below:

 

Subsidy Payment Due Date   Subsidy Payment Amount (USD)  
       
Effective Date   $ 11,916,667.00 *
Aug. 15 th , Sept. 15 th , Oct. 15 th , Nov. 15 th , Dec. 15 th 2016   $ 416,667.00  
Jan. 15 th , Feb. 15 th , Mar. 15 th , Apr. 15 th , May 15 th , Jun. 15 th 2017   $ 416,667.00  
July 15 th , 2017   $ 4,458,333.00 **

Aug. 15 th , Sept. 15 th , Oct. 15 th , Nov. 15 th , Dec. 15 th 2017

  $ 458,333.00  
Jan. 15 th , Feb. 15 th , Mar. 15 th , Apr. 15 th , May 15 th , Jun. 15 th 2018   $ 458,333.00  
Jul. 15 th , Aug. 15 th , Sept. 15 th , Oct. 15 th , Nov. 15 th , Dec. 15 th 2018   $ 250,000.00  
Jan. 15 th , Feb. 15 th , Mar. 15 th , Apr. 15 th , May 15 th , Jun. 15 th 2019   $ 250,000.00  
Jul. 15 th , Aug. 15 th , Sept. 15 th , Oct. 15 th , Nov. 15 th , Dec. 15 th  2019   $ 166,667.00  
Jan. 15 th , Feb. 15 th , Mar. 15 th , Apr. 15 th , May 15 th , Jun.15 th 2020   $ 166,667.00  
Jul. 15 th , Aug. 15 th , Sept. 15 th , Oct. 15 th , Nov. 15 th , Dec. 15 th 2020   $ 83,333.00  
Jan. 15 th , Feb. 15 th , Mar. 15 th , Apr. 15 th , May 15 th , Jun. 15 th 2021   $ 83,333.00  

 

*Only $1,916,667.00 of this Subsidy Payment Amount is creditable against Direct Service Costs in accordance with Section 3.B.

**Only $458,333.00 of this Subsidy Payment Amount is creditable against Direct Service Costs in accordance with Section 3.B.

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

B.            Service Fee . For the Term, pricing for each Service consists of two (2) components, with each component clearly identified in each Invoice: (i) a direct Service cost (“Direct Service Cost(s)”), which is calculated as follows for each Service: (number of full-time equivalents (“FTEs”) per Service as set forth in Exhibit A x the FTE Rate (as defined in this Section and expressed as a monthly value for purposes of the calculation) x the duration of each Service in months), and (ii) materials cost (“Materials Cost”) (collectively, the Direct Service Cost and Materials Cost comprise the “Service Fee”). The full-time equivalent rate (“FTE Rate”) used to calculate the Direct Service Cost for each Service is [*****] and shall remain fixed throughout the Term. As an example of the foregoing calculation using service package S1 in Exhibit A is as follows.

 

Service FTE Rate # FTEs Duration of Service in months Materials Cost Service Fee
[*****] [*****] [*****] [*****] [*****] [*****]

 

Unless agreed by SANOFI in advance, in no event shall the Materials Cost for a Service exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the Direct Service Cost for such Service. In addition, in no event shall Minor Changes cause the applicable Service Fee to vary by more than twenty percent (20%). As consideration for VENDOR's performance of the Services, subject to Sections 3.E. and F., SANOFI shall pay VENDOR the Service Fee set forth in the applicable Work Order or Purchase Order. SANOFI shall also pay VENDOR for reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses approved in advance by SANOFI that are incurred by VENDOR in the performance of the Services provided that the sum of such expenses together with the Service Fee shall not exceed the cap amount set forth in the Work Order or Purchase Order without advance written approval from SANOFI unless agreed otherwise between the Parties in writing. In the event SANOFI requests VENDOR to purchase any material, which should have been provided by SANOFI, such material will be purchased by VENDOR and the additional cost of the material invoiced to SANOFI at VENDOR’s cost. If a license(s) from a third party is (are) required to perform the Services and payment to such third party for such individual license(s) is (are) required, SANOFI shall be notified of, and shall make a decision as to whether to (i) obtain said license(s) that enable VENDOR to perform such Service(s) only to the extent specified in the respective Work Order or Purchase Order, (ii) exclude the portion infringing from such Service(s), or (iii) cease the entire Service(s). If SANOFI determines to obtain said license(s), then SANOFI shall bear the cost of said license(s).

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

C.            Reporting Obligations

 

i.           For purposes of this Agreement, “Calendar Quarter” shall mean, each of the three month periods ending March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31.

 

ii.           Reporting Certificate . Beginning on the Effective Date, and terminating on the earlier of: (a) receipt by SANOFI of an acceptable Valuation Report (as defined in Section 3.D.), or (b) termination or expiration of the Agreement, VENDOR will provide to SANOFI a certification of covenant compliance for the most recently completed Calendar Quarter (“Reporting Certificate”) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D. Such Reporting Certificate will provide information supporting VENDOR’s declaration of compliance with all covenants contained in Sections 2.C., D., and E., including any supporting information reasonably requested by SANOFI from time-to-time. Payment by SANOFI for any Subsidy Payment due in each Calendar Quarter pursuant to the terms of this Agreement is conditioned upon VENDOR providing a Reporting Certificate for the most recently completed Calendar Quarter in advance of the next Subsidy Payment due date. As an example of the foregoing, VENDOR does not provide a Reporting Certificate prior to January 15, 2017 for the Calendar Quarter ending December 31, 2016. VENDOR ultimately provides a compliant Reporting Certificate on March 1, 2017. Upon SANOFI’s receipt of such report on March 1, 2017, SANOFI shall make the January 15, 2017 and February 15, 2017 Subsidy Payments. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, VENDOR shall have a grace period of 45 days from the end of each quarter to provide SANOFI with the requisite Reporting Certificate and the provision of a Reporting Certificate within such 45 days period that certifies compliance with all covenants contained in Sections 2.C., D., and E., shall be deemed to satisfy the obligations contained in this paragraph ii.

 

iii.          Unaudited Financial Statements . Beginning on the Effective Date, and terminating on the earlier of: (a) receipt by SANOFI of an acceptable Valuation Report (as defined in Section 3.D.), or (b) termination or expiration of the Agreement, VENDOR will provide to SANOFI unaudited financial statements for the most recently completed Calendar Quarter for VENDOR in a form and manner used in the preparation of financial statements for VENDOR’s ultimate parent entity.

 

D.            Valuation Report . At any time on or after the second anniversary of the Effective Date, VENDOR may inform SANOFI of VENDOR’s decision to engage, an independent third party professional of national reputation certified by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (“NACVA”) or an independent third party professional mutually agreed to by both VENDOR and SANOFI, to prepare a valuation report of VENDOR (“Valuation Report”). Prior to engagement by VENDOR: (i) the identity of such independent third party shall be presented to SANOFI for its approval as to acceptability, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, and (ii) the Parties will jointly agree on the scope and criteria for such Valuation Report. The cost of the preparation of the Valuation Report shall be borne 50% by VENDOR and 50% by SANOFI. To the extent that such Valuation Report concludes that (x) VENDOR’s assets are greater than VENDOR’s liabilities at fair value (or fair market value); (y) VENDOR has sufficient capital to operate its business; and (z) VENDOR has the ability to pay its debts as they mature, the following shall occur: (xx) all Affirmative Covenants (as defined in Section 2.C.) and Negative Covenants (as defined in Section 2.D.) shall terminate, (yy) all reporting obligations set forth in Section 3.C. shall terminate, and (zz) all future Subsidy Payments set forth in Section 3.A. and the associated Subsidy Payment credit mechanism set forth in Section 3.F. will be converted into a take or pay arrangement as further described in Section 3.E.

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

E.            Take or Pay Conversion Mechanism Upon Provision of Valuation Report Showing Solvency

 

Upon SANOFI’s receipt of a Valuation Report from VENDOR that meets the criteria set forth in Section 3.D. (“Valuation Report Effective Date”) all future Subsidy Payments set forth in Section 3.A. will convert to a take or pay mechanism with an end of year true-up as further described herein. SANOFI will not make any future Subsidy Payments after the Valuation Report Effective Date. For all Services completed after the Valuation Report Effective Date, VENDOR will submit an Invoice in accordance with Section 3.G. and SANOFI shall pay such Invoice in accordance with such Section, subject to the application of any Carry-Forward (as defined in Section 3.F.), if any. At the end of each subsequent timeframe set forth in the table below, the dollar total of all Invoices submitted during the applicable timeframe shall be subtracted from (i) the full year take or pay total, or in the event of a partial year (ii) the corresponding number of months remaining in the applicable timeframe multiplied by the monthly take or pay total. In the event the dollar total of all Invoices submitted during the applicable timeframe (after application of any Carry-Forward) is less than the applicable take or pay total, VENDOR shall submit an Invoice for such shortfall and SANOFI shall pay such Invoice in accordance with Section 3.G.

 

The take or pay totals for each year or partial year after the second anniversary of the Effective Date is as follows:

 

  Timeframe (each a 12 month period)   Full Year Take or Pay Total     Monthly Take or Pay Total  
  7/15/2018-7/14/2019   $ 3,000,000.00     $ 250,000.00  
  7/15/2019-7/14/2020   $ 2,000,000.00     $ 166,667.00  
  7/15/2020-7/14/2021   $ 1,000,000.00     $ 83,333.00  

 

By way of example of the mechanism set forth in this Section:

 

A Valuation Report that meets the criteria set forth in Section 3.D. is supplied by VENDOR to SANOFI on 8/1/2020 (the Valuation Report Effective Date). The Subsidy Payment Mechanism set forth in Section 3.A. is immediately terminated and the take or pay mechanism set forth in this Section is instituted. As a result, SANOFI will not make a Subsidy Payment of $83,333.00 to VENDOR on 8/15/2020. Instead, as there are eleven (11) months remaining in the timeframe spanning 8/1/2020-7/14/2021, the monthly take or pay total ($83,333.00) will be multiplied by eleven (11) months ($83,333.00 x 11) to determine the take or pay total amount (in this case $916,663.00) for the timeframe at issue. The Invoice totals for all Services during this timeframe totaled $300,000.00. As the Invoice totals ($300,000.00) is less than the applicable take or pay total amount ($916,663,000.00), the shortfall amount ($616,663.00) will be Invoiced by VENDOR to SANOFI on or after 7/15/2021 and SANOFI shall pay such amount in accordance with Section 3.G.

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

F.            Subsidy Payment credit against the Monthly Direct Service Costs .

 

Unless and until the take or pay conversion mechanism in instituted in accordance with Section 3.E., in each month throughout the Term, the Subsidy Payment made by SANOFI for a particular month (as set forth in Section 3.A.) shall be credited against all Direct Service Costs for which VENDOR has issued an Invoice (in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 3.G.) for the time period beginning on such Subsidy Payment due date and ending on the day prior to the next Subsidy Payment due date (collectively, all Direct Service Costs invoiced for a particular month are referred to as the “Monthly Direct Service Costs”) and solely for purposes of this Section 3.F. the Invoice for such time period is referred to as the “Applicable Invoice”. An example of the foregoing is as follows:

 

9/15/2016: SANOFI pays Subsidy Payment of $416,667.00

 

9/15/2016-10/14/2016: SANOFI obtains credit against the 9/15/2016 Subsidy Payment for Services completed by VENDOR during the 9/15/2016-10/14/2016 timeframe. The Invoice covering this time period is the Applicable Invoice for the 9/15/2016 Subsidy Payment.

 

Subsidy Payments made by SANOFI are subject to the following.

 

(i)           Excess Amount Carry-Forwards . In the event the Subsidy Payment is greater than the Monthly Direct Service Costs applied against the applicable Subsidy Payment, no Monthly Direct Service Costs payment will be due from SANOFI to VENDOR, and the difference between the Subsidy Payment and the Monthly Direct Service Costs on the Applicable Invoice (the “Carry-Forward”) will be carried forward into successive months throughout the Term and into the Term Extension (if applicable). For clarity, the Carry-Forward does not expire but instead continues to carry forward in successive months until the full amount of the credit has been applied. Notwithstanding the non-expiration of the Carry-Forward, the Carry-Forward is capped at all times at two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) during the Term. In the event the take or pay conversion mechanism in instituted in accordance with Section 3.E., the Carry-Forward, if any, will continue to carry forward in successive months until the full amount of the credit has been applied.

 

For example purposes only, a simulation of the implementation of the hereinabove provision is provided herein (all amounts included below are in USD):

 

Month Subsidy Payment (made on the 15 th  of the Month) MSA---Monthly Direct Service Costs (on the Applicable Invoice) Subsidy Payment + Remaining Carry-Forward (if any) minus Monthly Direct Service Costs (on the Applicable Invoice).  Positive amount values indicate a carry-forward.  Negative amount values indicate a payment due from SANOFI. Carry-Forward (if any) to be applied to successive Months
On Effective Date 1,916,667 NA 1,916,667 1,916,667
July 2016 0 200,000 0 + 1,916,667 – 200,000 = 1,716,667 1,716,667
August 2016 416,667 200,000 416,667 + 1,716,667 – 200,000 =   1,933,334 1,933,334
September 2016 416,667 350,000 416,667 + 1,933,334 350,000 =  2,000,001  2,000,000
October 2016 416,667 600,000 416,667 + 2,000,000 600,000  = 1,816,667 1,816,667
November 2016 416,667 2,300,000 416,667 + 1,816,667 – 2,300,000 =  -66,666 (Sanofi would pay 66,666 as the Monthly Direct Service Costs on the Applicable Invoice exceeds the Subsidy Payment plus the Carry-Forward balance). 0
December 2016 416,667 300,000 416,667 + 0 – 300,000 116,667

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

(ii)          Immediately following the Term,

 

(a)          In the event there is no Term Extension (as defined in Section 4.A.), the current Carry-Forward, if any, will be applied against the Monthly Direct Service Costs for the final month of the Term. To the extent that any Carry-Forward remains after such application for the final month of the Term, such remaining Carry-Forward will be extinguished.

 

(b)          In the event there is a Term Extension and after application of the current Carry-Forward against the Monthly Direct Service Costs for the final month of the Term a Carry-Forward amount remains, up to a maximum of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) of such Carry-Forward will continue into each month of the first year of the Term Extension until it is fully exhausted. To the extent that any Carry-Forward remains after such application for the final month of the first year of the Term Extension, such remaining Carry-Forward will be extinguished.

 

G.            Invoicing and Payment of the Service Fee . VENDOR must submit an invoice to SANOFI on a monthly basis for (i) each Subsidy Payment, and (ii) for fully completed Services performed under this Agreement which shall reference all applicable Work Order or Purchase Order number(s) (each, an "Invoice"). Within ten (10) days after each Subsidy Payment is made, VENDOR shall submit an Invoice, for Services completed in the applicable timeframe as described in Section 3.F. In the event of a take or pay conversion in accordance with Section 3.C, VENDOR shall immediately discontinue submitting Invoices for Subsidy Payments and submit Invoices for Services completed within thirty (30) days after the end of each month for the remainder of the Term, subject to Section 3.E. For purposes of this Section, “Services completed” shall mean the provision of a final comprehensive report or the provision of all deliverables as described in the applicable Work Order or Purchase Order. Each Invoice shall be addressed to SANOFI to the address set forth in the Work Order or Purchase Order. Additionally, each Invoice shall be accompanied by receipts or other such supporting data as may be reasonably required by SANOFI. No payment by SANOFI may occur unless an appropriate Invoice has been issued in accordance with this Agreement. Any amount to be paid pursuant to an approved Invoice shall be paid by SANOFI within sixty (60) days after receipt by SANOFI by bank wire transfer in immediately available funds to an account designated by VENDOR. In the event there is a disputed charge, SANOFI will withhold payment for the disputed portion of the Invoice pending resolution of the dispute as described in Section 3.J below. All sums payable under this Agreement shall be paid in US dollars.

 

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H.            Use of Subsidy Payments. Beginning on the Effective Date and ending on the second anniversary of the Effective Date, VENDOR shall use the Subsidy Payments exclusively for the operations of the Tucson Site subject to the distribution of Permissible Dividends. For purposes of this Section and subject to the additional requirements and restrictions set forth herein, a maximum of twenty percent (20%) of each Subsidy Payment (such amount a “Permissible Dividend”) may be used by VENDOR for purposes not related to the operation of the Tucson Site. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section, two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) of the Subsidy Payment paid by SANOFI on the Effective Date shall be deemed a Permissible Dividend and shall not be subject to the above described twenty percent (20%) limitation. Subject to VENDOR’s compliance with the Covenants set forth in Sections 2.C., D., and E., and the reporting obligations set forth in Section 3.C., VENDOR may (i) dividend a maximum of five percent (5%) of each Subsidy Payment during the first two (2) years of the Term without restrictions as to how such amounts are used by VENDOR, and (ii) during the first two (2) years propose to SANOFI to dividend up to an additional fifteen percent (15%) of each Subsidy Payment to use in furtherance of the Tucson business, which SANOFI shall consider approving in good faith (each such approved amount an “Additional Dividend for Tucson Projects”).

 

I.            VENDOR's Responsibility . All terms and payments of compensation, benefits, and any other condition of engagement for any Personnel shall be solely a matter between VENDOR and such Personnel. VENDOR shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SANOFI from any third party claim that arises out of VENDOR's failure to comply with this Section 3.F.

 

J.            Invoice Disputes . If SANOFI identifies items in an Invoice which are disputed ("Disputed Charges"), SANOFI will notify VENDOR in writing within thirty (30) days after receiving the Invoice ("Disputed Charges Notice"). VENDOR must respond to each Disputed Charges Notice within fourteen (14) days following receipt of such Disputed Charges Notice. This written communication between the Parties concerning Disputed Charges will continue until the Disputed Charges are no longer disputed (i.e., upon SANOFI's written notice that it will pay the Disputed Charges in full; upon payment of the Disputed Charges in full; upon written agreement of the Parties that SANOFI will pay and VENDOR will accept a lesser amount in payment of the Disputed Charges than that originally invoiced; or upon VENDOR's written notice to SANOFI that the Disputed Charges have been deleted).

 

4. TERM & TERMINATION

 

A.            Term .  For all Services, the term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and, if not earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement, shall remain in full force and effect until: (i) five (5) years after the Effective Date; or (ii) upon termination or expiration without renewal of the last Work Order or Purchase Order still in effect at the end of five (5) years after the Effective Date, whichever is longer (the "Term"). In addition, (i) SANOFI in its sole discretion may extend the Term for up to an additional five (5) years with regards to Services related to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds by notifying VENDOR in accordance with Section 10.B, or (ii) the Parties may mutually agree to extend the Term for an additional five (5) years with regard to all Services under this Agreement, at any time prior to the expiration of the Term (either extension (i) or (ii), a “Term Extension”). In the event of a Term Extension, the Parties will negotiate in good faith the terms and conditions for such Term Extension, including pricing.

 

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B.            Termination Date . Unless earlier terminated as set forth herein or otherwise agreed to by the Parties in writing, the termination date of this Agreement shall be either the last day of the Term as set forth in Section 4.A, or the date on which all Work Orders or Purchase Orders are earlier terminated in accordance with Section 4.C below (the "Termination Date"). The termination date of a Work Order or Purchase Order shall be either the last day of the term as set forth in a Work Order or Purchase Order, or the date on which such Work Order or Purchase Order is earlier terminated in accordance with Section 4.C below (the "Work Order or Purchase Order Termination Date").

 

C.            Termination .

 

i.            By VENDOR . In addition to any other remedies provided herein or available at law or equity, VENDOR may terminate:

 

a.            any Work Order or Purchase Order in the event of a material breach by SANOFI, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days following SANOFI's receipt of written notice of breach from VENDOR.

 

b.           the Agreement at any time during the Term Extension for convenience by giving SANOFI one (1) year prior written notice of termination at any time during the Term Extension. In such event, VENDOR shall be responsible for all costs associated with the Property Transfer (as defined in Section 4.B. of Exhibit B), including reimbursing SANOFI for all reasonable documented out-of-pocket and personnel costs (including reasonable overhead) with no mark-up.

 

ii.           By SANOFI . In addition to any other remedies provided herein or available at law or equity, SANOFI may terminate:

 

a.            any Work Order or Purchase Order (x) in the event of material breach by VENDOR, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days following VENDOR's receipt of written notice of breach from SANOFI, or (xx) immediately in the event SANOFI becomes aware of a threatened or actual debarment, exclusion or disqualification as further described in Section 2.B.ii above and the affected employee is not replaced within five (5) days of the VENDOR’s receipt of notice of such debarment, exclusion or disqualification.

 

b.           in the case of Services relating to the SANOFI’s Library of Compounds, as set forth Exhibit B.

 

c.           any Work Order and/or Purchase Order for convenience by giving VENDOR thirty (30) days prior written notice of termination.

 

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d.           this Agreement in the event of a material breach by VENDOR of Section 2.F., which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days following VENDOR’s receipt of written notice of breach from SANOFI.

 

e.           To the extent that the Agreement has not been terminated pursuant to Section 4(C)(iii), this Agreement immediately in its entirety if, at any time, (i) VENDOR shall file in any court or agency pursuant to any statute or regulation of any state or country, a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency or for reorganization or for an arrangement or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee of VENDOR or of its assets, or (ii) VENDOR proposes a written agreement of composition or extension of its debts, or (iii) VENDOR shall be served with an involuntary petition against it, filed in any insolvency proceeding, and such petition shall not be dismissed within sixty (60) days after the filing thereof, or (iv) VENDOR shall propose or be a party to any dissolution or liquidation, or (v) VENDOR shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (vi) in accordance with Section 10. E.

 

iii.          By SANOFI . In addition to any other remedies provided herein or available at law or equity:

 

a.           in the event of non-compliance with reporting obligations set forth in Section 3.C., or if an audit of VENDOR reveals a ten percent (10%) or greater deviation from the prior Reporting Certificate, SANOFI shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to: (i) terminate this Agreement (including Exhibit B to this Agreement with respect to the Library of Compounds Services), the Hit Discovery Services Agreement Combichem, and the Hit Discovery Services Agreement Tucson Core Collection, Phenotypic (MOA) Collection, 10kFragment Collection and SASC1, and (ii) exercise all its rights under the Deed of Trust (as such term is used in the APA);

 

b.           in the event of non-compliance with the employee covenants set forth in Section 7.5 in the APA there shall be an automatic termination of the remaining unpaid Subsidy Payments and the remaining unpaid take or pay payments set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement;

 

c.           in the event of non-compliance with the covenants set forth in Section 2.C and 2.D (other than the covenant set forth in Section 2.D.i.) of this Agreement or the provisions of Section 10.J. of this Agreement SANOFI shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement, (including Exhibit B to this Agreement with respect to the Library of Compounds Services), the Hit Discovery Services Agreement Combichem, and the Hit Discovery Services Agreement Tucson Core Collection, Phenotypic (MOA) Collection, 10kFragment Collection and SASC1, and (ii) exercise all its rights under the Deed of Trust (as such term is used in the APA);

 

d.           in the event of non-compliance with the maintenance covenants set forth in Section 2.E: (i) this Agreement (including Exhibit B to this Agreement with respect to the Library of Compounds Services), the Hit Discovery Services Agreement Combichem, and the Hit Discovery Services Agreement Tucson Core Collection, Phenotypic (MOA) Collection, 10kFragment Collection and SASC1shall automatically terminate, and (ii) exercise all its rights under the Deed of Trust (as such term is used in the APA); and

 

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e.           in the event of non-compliance with the provisions of Section 2.D.i. of this Agreement with respect to Permissible Dividends there shall be an automatic termination of the remaining unpaid Subsidy Payments and the remaining unpaid take or pay payments set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement.

 

iv.           Effect of Termination . In the event of early termination of any Work Order or Purchase Order or this Agreement, SANOFI's liability for payment to VENDOR under this Agreement shall be limited to payment for satisfactory completed Services or prorated portions thereof received by SANOFI and other pre-approved, non-cancelable expenses or obligations incurred by VENDOR prior to the Work Order or Purchase Order Termination Date. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, if the basis for termination of a Work Order or Purchase Order is due to the negligence of, or material breach by VENDOR or any Personnel, the amount due VENDOR under this Section 4.C.iii shall be subject to good faith negotiation taking into account the cause and effect of such negligence or breach on SANOFI. In the event of early termination of this Agreement, SANOFI’s shall have no liability for, and shall not make any Subsidy Payments that have not come due pursuant to the terms of the Agreement prior to the effective date of termination. Conversely, in such event of early termination, VENDOR shall have no claim to, and shall not receive Subsidy Payments that have not come due pursuant to the terms of the Agreement prior to the effective date of termination. For the Services relating to SANOFI”s Library of Compounds, additional consequences of termination are set forth in Exhibit B.

 

5. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

 

A.            SANOFI Confidential Information . VENDOR acknowledges and agrees that any data, documents, materials or information of any type whatsoever, in whatever form or medium, whether or not marked as "confidential" and/or "proprietary," and which could reasonably be expected to be valuable to SANOFI, including but not limited to, any information concerning or relating to the property, products, research, technology, and business and affairs of SANOFI or its Affiliates (as defined herein), that is learned, created by, disclosed to or becomes known by VENDOR pursuant to this Agreement constitutes the confidential information of SANOFI (collectively, "SANOFI Confidential Information"). As used in this Agreement, "Affiliate(s)" shall mean any person or entity directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with a Party, and for this purpose, "control," "controlling" and "controlled by" shall mean the ownership and control of more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding voting securities or interest in capital or profits of any person or entity, or the right to direct or control the management or affairs of any person or entity by contract or similar arrangement.

 

B.            VENDOR Confidential Information . SANOFI acknowledges and agrees that any data, documents, materials or information of any type whatsoever, in whatever form or medium, whether or not marked as "confidential" and/or "proprietary," and which could reasonably be expected to be valuable to VENDOR, including but not limited to, any information concerning or relating to the property, products, research, technology, and business and affairs of VENDOR or its Affiliates, that is learned, created by, disclosed to or becomes known by SANOFI pursuant to this Agreement constitutes the confidential information of VENDOR (collectively, "VENDOR Confidential Information").

 

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C.            Restrictions on Use of Confidential Information . Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Party receiving Confidential Information (“Receiving Party”) from the other Party (“Disclosing Party”) shall (i) hold such Confidential Information in strict confidence; (ii) not disclose such Confidential Information to any third party, except to Affiliates, agents and subcontractors who "need to know;" provided, however, that such agents and contractors agree in writing to abide by the confidentiality provisions set forth herein; (iii) use such Confidential Information only as necessary in furtherance of the Services and not for any other purpose; (iv) upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, destroy or return to the Disclosing Party, at the Disclosing Party's option, all tangible Confidential Information in its possession and in the possession of any Affiliates, agents and subcontractors; and (v) protect Confidential Information received from disclosure with at least that degree of care used by the Receiving Party in dealing with its own confidential information of a similar nature and shall take reasonable steps to minimize the risk of an unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information.

 

D.            Exceptions to Confidential Information . Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information shall not include information which: (i) is or hereafter becomes generally available to the public other than by reason of any breach hereof; (ii) was already known to the Receiving Party prior to the date of disclosure; (iii) is disclosed to the Receiving Party by a third party who has the right to disclose such information without any obligations of confidentiality; (iv) is developed by or on behalf of the Receiving Party independently, without reliance on Confidential Information received hereunder, as demonstrated by written records; or (v) is otherwise required to be disclosed by the Receiving Party in order to comply with applicable legal requirements of a public authority, law, rule of court or regulation, provided that (a) the Receiving Party promptly notifies the Disclosing Party of the obligation to disclose in order to allow the Disclosing Party to object or seek a protective order; (b) the Receiving Party only discloses the minimum amount of Confidential Information that is necessary to comply with the required disclosure; and (c) such information remains Confidential Information for all other purposes.

 

E.            Restricted Period . These restrictions upon disclosure and use of Confidential Information shall continue during the Term and shall extend beyond the Term for a period of ten (10) years, provided, however, with respect to any Confidential Information that constitutes a trade secret (as determined under applicable law), such restrictions on disclosure and/or use shall survive the Termination Date for as long as such Confidential Information remains a trade secret but, in no event, shall such restrictions on disclosure and/or use cease prior to the expiration of ten (10) years following the Termination Date.

 

6. WORK PRODUCT

 

A.            Inventions . VENDOR agrees that except for VENDOR Property any inventions, works of authorship, other intellectual property and/or scientific information or documentation that are conceived, developed, originated, fixed or reduced to practice by VENDOR or any Personnel, including any subcontractor or third party providers hired by VENDOR, resulting from VENDOR's engagement by SANOFI (collectively, "Inventions"), shall be the sole and complete property of SANOFI or any of its Affiliates, and shall be treated as Confidential Information. VENDOR shall fully disclose to SANOFI all Inventions conceived or reduced to practice by VENDOR or any Personnel. VENDOR hereby assigns and conveys to SANOFI or any of its Affiliates, at no cost to SANOFI, VENDOR's entire right, title and interest to any and all resulting Inventions. VENDOR agrees to execute and cause any Personnel to execute, as applicable, all applications or registrations for patents and copyrights, and any other instruments deemed necessary or helpful for SANOFI or its Affiliates to secure and enforce its rights hereunder. VENDOR shall also obtain the agreement of each subcontractor, member of the Personnel or third party provider to the foregoing.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, SANOFI acknowledges that VENDOR may conceive, develop, originate, fix or reduce to practice certain inventions, processes, know-how, trade secrets, improvements, other intellectual property and assets which may include, but is not limited to, analytical methods, procedures and techniques, computer technical expertise, software, and technical and conceptual expertise in the area of drug development, all of which have been: (1) independently developed by VENDOR outside of this Agreement, or (2) developed by VENDOR in connection with the performance of the Services under this Agreement without the benefit or use of any SANOFI Confidential Information and which relate to VENDOR's business, or (3) developed by VENDOR in connection with the performance of the Services under this Agreement and relating to generally applicable technology, methodology, or processes (other than technology, methodology, or processes specifically developed for and funded by SANOFI) (collectively "VENDOR Property"). SANOFI agrees that VENDOR Property shall remain the sole and complete property of VENDOR. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement or in a Work Order, VENDOR does not convey nor does SANOFI obtain any rights in VENDOR Property; provided, however, that any improvements or modifications to VENDOR Property which are developed solely for, and paid for by SANOFI in connection with the performance of the Services, shall be the property of SANOFI, and further provided that to the extent that such VENDOR Property is incorporated into any deliverables under any Work Order or Purchase Order, SANOFI and its Affiliates are granted a fully paid nonexclusive license to use such VENDOR Property for its business purposes.

 

B.            Use of SANOFI Materials . VENDOR will only use materials provided by or on behalf of SANOFI consistent with and as contemplated by this Agreement and will not undertake any actions which would jeopardize the copyright, trademark, tradename and other intellectual property rights of SANOFI or its Affiliates in any such materials. SANOFI represents that it has the right to use all materials it provides to VENDOR as contemplated by the Work Order and such use as contemplated will not infringe any third party rights.

 

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7. INSURANCE

 

VENDOR shall procure and maintain throughout the Term insurance coverage with respect to the conduct of its business and the performance of Services against loss from such risks and in such amounts as is customary for well-insured companies engaged in similar businesses. VENDOR shall, at SANOFI’s request, have VENDOR’s insurance carrier or carriers furnish to SANOFI certificates of insurance, or if self-insured, documentation stating that all insurance required under this Agreement is in force. Such certificates or documentation shall indicate the expiration dates for such coverages and any deductible and/or self-insured retention and shall stipulate that the insurance shall not be canceled while this Agreement is in effect without thirty (30) days prior written notice to SANOFI.

 

SANOFI will maintain during the Term, a program of insurance or self-insurance at levels sufficient to satisfy its obligations as set forth in this Agreement.

 

8. INDEMNIFICATION

 

A.            By VENDOR . VENDOR shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold SANOFI and its Affiliates, and their respective employees, officers, directors, attorneys, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (each, a "SANOFI Indemnified Party") harmless from and against all causes of action, liabilities, damages, penalties, costs, expenses, fines, claims, losses, suits, demands, liens, and all expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) (collectively, "Losses") that may be incurred by, made, charged, or instituted against a SANOFI Indemnified Party, and which arise out of, result from or are based on (i) the breach of this Agreement by VENDOR; (ii) the negligence or willful misconduct of a VENDOR Indemnified Party (as defined below); or (iii) the making or use of VENDOR Property or VENDOR's methods or materials, except to the extent that such Losses are attributable to the negligence, wrongful act or omission, or willful misconduct of any SANOFI Indemnified Party.

 

B.            By SANOFI . SANOFI shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold VENDOR and its Affiliates, employees, officers, directors, attorneys, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (each, a "VENDOR Indemnified Party") harmless from and against all Losses that may be incurred by, made, charged, or instituted against a VENDOR Indemnified Party, and which arise out of, result from or are based on (i) the breach of this Agreement by SANOFI; (ii) the negligence or willful misconduct of a SANOFI Indemnified Party; or (iii) VENDOR's use of SANOFI's materials as directed by SANOFI, except to the extent that such Losses are attributable to the negligence, wrongful act or omission, or willful misconduct of any VENDOR Indemnified Party.

 

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C.            Notification of Claims . The Party wishing to seek indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") shall notify the Party against whom indemnification is sought (the "Indemnifying Party") in writing of any asserted claim within fourteen (14) days of either discovery of the occurrence upon which the claim may be based or learning of the claim, whichever occurs first. Failure to provide such notice, which substantially prejudices the Indemnifying Party's ability to defend such claim or action, may invalidate any obligation of indemnification. The Indemnified Party must authorize and permit the Indemnifying Party to exercise sole control of the defense and disposition of any claim or action, including all decisions related to litigation, appeal or settlement, provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any claims or action that would be deemed to confess wrongdoing on the part of the Indemnified Party without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall nevertheless be entitled to retain separate counsel at its own cost to participate in such matter; however, the Indemnifying Party shall have sole case management authority. Each Party hereto shall cooperate with the other in every reasonable way to facilitate the defense of any such claim.

 

D.            Limitation of Liability . Neither Party shall be liable to the other Party for any consequential, special, incidental or indirect damages or lost profits arising out of the activities contemplated hereunder or resulting from breach by the other Party of its obligations under this Agreement, even if a Party has been advised of the possibility of such damages. VENDOR shall have no liability whatsoever to SANOFI or any designee whether in contract or tort, for any loss or damage arising out of any development, exploitation, use or other activity by SANOFI relating to the deliverables provided to SANOFI by VENDOR hereunder, unless due to the negligence or willful misconduct of VENDOR or VENDOR’s material breach of this Agreement or the applicable Work Order or Purchase Order. Except in the case of indemnification obligations or damages resulting from a breach of confidentiality or VENDOR’s willful misconduct or negligence, VENDOR’s total liability to SANOFI in respect of any matters arising out of or in connection with this Agreement and/or the applicable Work Order or Purchase Order, whether based upon warranty, contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed three (3) times the total amount to be paid to VENDOR under the applicable Work Order or Purchase Order. This Section 8.D. shall not operate to include or limit any liability which VENDOR is prohibited by law from excluding or limiting, including liability for death or personal injury. Nothing contained herein, including the liability cap, is intended to limit or restrict a Party’s liability to a third party for claims made by such third party for infringement of intellectual property rights.

 

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

 

VENDOR's relationship with SANOFI under this Agreement shall be that of an independent contractor. VENDOR shall exercise its own discretion on the method and manner of performing the Services and SANOFI will not exercise control over VENDOR or its employees except insofar as may be reasonably necessary to ensure performance and compliance with this Agreement. The employees, methods, and equipment used by VENDOR shall at all times be under VENDOR's exclusive direction and control. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to designate VENDOR, or any of its employees or agents, as employees, agents, joint ventures or partners of SANOFI. VENDOR is wholly responsible for withholding and payment of all federal, state and local income and other payroll taxes with respect to its employees, including contributions from them as required by law.

 

10. MISCELLANEOUS

 

A.            Publicity/Use of Name . VENDOR shall not disclose the fact of, terms of, or subject matter of this Agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of SANOFI other than as required by law, rule or regulation. VENDOR will not use the name or logo of SANOFI or its Affiliates in advertising promotions or other commercial materials without SANOFI's prior written consent. To the extent SANOFI has approved a particular disclosure, VENDOR may reissue or reuse the contents of such disclosure without obtaining SANOFI’s prior written consent for such subsequent disclosure.

 

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B.            Notice . Any notices, consents or other communications required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given as of the date it is (i) delivered by hand; (ii) sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or (iii) delivered by overnight courier, to the other Party at the address as set forth below, or to such other address or addresses as may be designated in writing by notice given to the other Party pursuant to this Section:

 

  If to VENDOR: Icagen-T, Inc.
    2090 E. Innovation Park Drive
    Oro Valley, Arizona 8575
     
    Attn.: Richie Cunningham
     
  With a copy to: Gracin & Marlow, LLP
    The Chrysler Building
    405 Lexington Avenue, 26 th Floor
    New York, New York 10174
    Attention: Leslie Marlow, Esq.
     
  If to SANOFI: Sanofi US
    640 Memorial Drive
    Cambridge, MA 02139
    Attn: Strategy & Innovation Group
     
  With a copy to: Sanofi US Services Inc.
    55 Corporate Drive
    Bridgewater, NJ 08807
    Attn: Vice President & General Counsel,
    US R&D Division
     
  And: As set forth in the Work Order or Purchase Order

 

C.            Dispute Resolution . Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement which the Parties are unable to amicably settle themselves shall first be submitted to the ESC for resolution. The ESC shall have thirty (30) days to attempt to resolve the dispute and will set forth any resolution in writing. Should the ESC fail to resolve the dispute within that period of time, it shall be finally settled by arbitration by the American Arbitration Association, under the US Arbitration Rules then in effect by three (3) arbitrators appointed in accordance with the aforementioned rules. The arbitration shall take place in New York or in such other venue as the Parties may mutually agree.

 

D.            No Conflict . In the event there is a conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any Work Order or Purchase Order or other document attached hereto or thereto, the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall prevail, except in the case of Exhibit B, in which case Exhibit B shall control in the event of a conflict. No terms of any subsequent Invoice or Purchase Order will add to, modify or supercede the terms of this Agreement.

 

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E.            Force Majeure . Neither Party will be responsible for any failure or delay in performance of this Agreement if the failure or delay is due to an event beyond the reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of the Party seeking to excuse performance, including without limitation, acts of God, acts of terrorism, war, labor disputes and strikes, fire, flood, riot, and unforeseen delays in third-party provided transportation or communications (a "Force Majeure Event"). Any Party seeking to excuse or delay performance due to a Force Majeure Event under this Section 10.E. will provide detailed written notice to the other Party of the nature and anticipated duration of the delay. A Party claiming the benefit of a Force Majeure Event shall use reasonable efforts to avoid or overcome the causes affecting performance and diligently fulfill all outstanding obligations within sixty (60) days. In the event that any such Force Majeure Event continues for in excess of sixty (60) days, either Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days’ advance notice to the other Party, provided that, if the Force Majeure Event ceases within such thirty (30) day notice period, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect upon prior written notice to the other Party.

 

F.            Section Headings . The Section headings of this Agreement are for the convenience of the Parties only and in no way alter, modify, amend, limit, or restrict the contractual obligations of the Parties.

 

G.            Audit Rights .             During the Term and for three (3) years thereafter, SANOFI or its designated representative and any governmental agent which regulates SANOFI may, during business hours and upon reasonable advance notice to VENDOR once every six (6) months at mutually agreed to times (i) inspect and audit all books, data, records and work products of VENDOR that relate solely to the Services; (ii) confer with Personnel for the purpose of determining VENDOR's compliance with the terms of this Agreement; and (iii) audit VENDOR's supporting documentation for expenses and charges for which VENDOR has received reimbursement from SANOFI. VENDOR will retain all applicable books and records for three (3) years following the Termination Date. In addition, with respect to the covenants set forth in Sections 2.C, D., and E of this Agreement, SANOFI or its designated representative shall have the right to audit VENDOR’s compliance with such covenants during normal business hours and upon reasonable notice to VENDOR.

 

H.            Severability; Waiver . The invalidity or unenforceability of any term or provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision of this Agreement. Waiver by either Party or the failure by either Party to claim a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver or estoppel with respect to any subsequent breach of any provision hereof.

 

I.            Entire Agreement; Amendment . This Agreement, the Work Orders or Purchase Orders and any schedules and exhibits attached hereto and thereto, constitute the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter covered herein and supercedes any and all prior agreements, understandings, covenants, promises, warranties and representations, oral or written, express or implied, between the Parties that relates to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement and any Work Order may not be amended or supplemented in any way except in writing, dated and signed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

J.            Change of Control . VENDOR may not assign or transfer this Agreement, by operation of law or otherwise, or any part hereof without the express written consent of SANOFI, which may be withheld in its sole and absolute discretion. SANOFI may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any of its Affiliates without the consent of VENDOR.   For purposes of clarification, this Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by VENDOR pursuant to a change of control transaction (“ Change of Control ”), including, without limitation the sale of all or substantially all of its assets or business to which this Agreement relates, sale or transfer of beneficial ownership or voting rights of any of the stock of VENDOR, or pledge or hypothecation of the shares of VENDOR, as well as a reorganization, merger, acquisition, or consolidation of VENDOR with another entity.  This Agreement, however, may be assigned or transferred by SANOFI in connection with a Change of Control transaction.  Any and all assignments not made in accordance with this Section will be void.

 

K.            Subcontractors . VENDOR shall obtain SANOFI's prior written consent before using any subcontractors to perform Services under a Work Order or Purchase Order other than to an Affiliate. If written consent to use subcontractors is given by SANOFI, VENDOR shall be responsible for ensuring that each subcontractor executes an agreement with VENDOR, which agreement shall contain terms and conditions that are consistent with and at least as restrictive as those contained in this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, VENDOR shall at all times be liable for the performance of any subcontractor(s).

 

L.            Compliance with SANOFI Policies . VENDOR agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to comply with all SANOFI policies applicable to the Services which have been provided by SANOFI to VENDOR in writing.

 

M.            Governing Law . This Agreement and all claims relating to or arising out of this Agreement, or the breach thereof, whether based in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws, rules or principles.

 

N.            Remedies Cumulative .           No right or remedy in this Agreement conferred upon or reserved to a Party to this Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy. Remedies provided for in this Agreement shall be cumulative and in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other remedies available to either Party at law, in equity or otherwise.

 

O.            Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each Party and their respective Affiliates, successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns.

 

P.            Survival . All provisions of this Agreement which may reasonably be interpreted or construed as surviving termination shall survive, including without limitation Sections 3.F., 3.G., 3.J., 4.C (iv), 5, 6, 8 and 10 and any aspect of Exhibit B to the extent reasonably required to preserve SANOFI’s rights thereunder, including with respect to the return to SANOFI of SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data (each as defined therein).

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective duly authorized representatives as of the Effective Date.

 

SANOFI:   VENDOR:
     
SANOVI US SERVICES, INC    ICAGEN-T, INC.
     
By: /s/ Mark Staudenmeier   By: /s/ Richard Cunningham
Name: Mark Staudenmeier   Name: Richard Cunningham
Title: Vice President, US R&D Finance   Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

EXHIBIT A

 

SERVICES

 

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Portions herein identified by [*****] have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  A complete copy of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

EXHIBIT B

 

LIBRARY OF COMPOUNDS SERVICES

 

Additional Terms Specific to Library of Compounds Services

 

1. DEFINED TERMS

 

A.           “ Hit Discovery Services Agreements ” means the (i) Hit Discovery Services Agreement – Combichem dated July 15, 2016, and (ii) Hit Discovery Services Agreement – SASC1 dated July 15, 2016 between the Parties.

 

B.           “ Master Services Agreement ” means the Master Services Agreement dated July 15, 2016 between the Parties.

 

C.           “ Related Data ” means any information relating to: (i) SANOFI’s Library of Compounds provided by or on behalf of SANOFI or its Affiliates to VENDOR, including, but not limited to compound barcoding information and compound weights, (ii) any other associated information provided by SANOFI or its Affiliates to VENDOR (or available to VENDOR at the Tucson Site), and (iii) other information generated under the Master Services Agreement or applicable Work Order (including, but not limited to inventory tracking, ordering, and shipping tracking information). For clarity, SANOFI has no obligation to share any compound structures with VENDOR except as otherwise specified in the Hit Discovery Services Agreements, but if any such structures are disclosed, they shall constitute Related Data.

 

D.           “ SANOFI’s Library of Compounds ” means those compounds set forth on Annex 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein. SANOFI’s Library of Compounds is composed of the following five (5) libraries: (i) Combichem, (ii) Tucson Core Collection, (iii) Phenotypic (MOA) Collection, (iv)10kFragment Collection and (v) SASC1.

 

E.           “ Transition Services Agreement ” means that agreement dated July 15, 2016 between the Parties.

Unless otherwise defined herein, all capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Master Services Agreement.

 

2. CUSTODIAL RELATIONSHIP

 

A.            Property of SANOFI . VENDOR acknowledges and agrees that SANOFI retains all right, title and interest in and to (i) the physical quantities of compounds contained in SANOFI’s Library of Compounds; (ii) any and all Related Data and intellectual property rights in or with respect to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data, and (iii) all SANOFI research and development equipment assets (“SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets”) set forth on Annex 2 attached hereto and incorporated herein. VENDOR further acknowledges and agrees that SANOFI’s ownership and all rights held by SANOFI as specified above shall not be affected by VENDOR’s performance of the Services or any other activities with respect to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds.

 

 

 

B.            New Compounds . VENDOR agrees that nothing generated under this Exhibit B with respect to any compound(s) in SANOFI’s Library of Compounds shall be considered VENDOR Property (as defined in Section 6.A of the Master Services Agreement) unless otherwise agreed between the Parties pursuant to the Hit Discovery Services Agreements.

 

C.            Custodial Relationship . VENDOR shall have full custodial responsibility for SANOFI’s Library of Compounds, Related Data, and SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets unless otherwise terminated under Section 5 of this Exhibit B.

 

D.            No Encumbrances/Cooperation By VENDOR . VENDOR shall not impose or permit to be imposed upon SANOFI’s Library of Compounds or SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets any security interests, mortgages, liens, restrictions or encumbrances. VENDOR agrees to cooperate with SANOFI in executing any such documents that SANOFI might require to place all third parties on notice that SANOFI’s Library of Compounds, Related Data, and SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets are the property of SANOFI.

 

3. VENDOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

 

A.            Services . VENDOR shall perform the Services related to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds described in Exhibit A to the Master Services Agreement using the SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets and VENDOR’s equipment, data management and IT infrastructure, including the applicable Transferred Assets as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement. VENDOR shall be fully responsible for any and all costs, including equipment maintenance, repair and replacement, with respect to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data which is entrusted to VENDOR at all times unless and until returned to SANOFI as set forth in Section 5. VENDOR’s responsibility for equipment maintenance and repair also includes responsibility for SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets. To the extent that any SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets are unable to be repaired and are subsequently replaced with new equipment purchased by VENDOR, such replacement equipment shall be the property of VENDOR. VENDOR shall promptly notify the Library Operations Committee in the event that any SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets cannot be repaired and are subsequently being removed from service.

 

B.            Transition of Services . Services or information technology (“ IT ”) systems necessary for the successful transition of SANOFI’s Library of Compounds from SANOFI to VENDOR are addressed in the Transition Services Agreement. In addition, during such transition period the Parties shall cooperate in good faith to ensure that such IT tools (e.g. chem lab notebook) and infrastructure (e.g. server(s)) are made available or developed to support such transition of SANOFI’s Library of Compounds hereunder.

 

C.            Degree of Care . VENDOR shall be responsible for maintaining the custody of SANOFI’s Library of Compounds, all Related Data and SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets with the same degree of care that VENDOR would use to protect its own similar property and in no event less than a reasonable degree of care.

 

D.            Confidentiality . VENDOR is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and trade secret status of, and enforcing the restricted use obligations with respect to, any and all Related Data as Confidential Information in accordance with Section 5 of the Master Services Agreement and shall appropriately mark as confidential all Related Data.

 

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E.            Physical Access, Security, and Separation . VENDOR shall limit and restrict access to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data to VENDOR’s employees, Affiliates and contractors who have a need for such access to perform the Services. SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data shall be contained within a physical area with limited and restricted access to only such VENDOR’s employees, Affiliates and contractors. Furthermore, VENDOR shall (i) keep Related Data separate (via a dedicated database and/or server) from any other data of VENDOR, its Affiliates, or any third party and maintain identification (unique barcode not used for any other third party and a valid link between the barcode ID and the SANOFI compound ID contained within the Mosaic Database (as defined in Section 3.J. below)) on SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data that designates it as the property of SANOFI; (ii) keep electronic records detailing the compound inventory contained in SANOFI’s Library of Compounds at any given time; (iii) keep SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data in a suitable place for storage, safe from loss or damage, including but not limited to damage from fire or temperature and humidity fluctuations; (iv) store SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data in compliance with current SOPs (as such term is defined in Section 3.L. below) and ensure continuous temperature monitoring of SANOFI’s Library of Compounds; and (v) allow SANOFI and its representatives access to inspect those areas of the Tucson Site where SANOFI’s Library of Compounds, Related Data and SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets are located and VENDOR’s books and records at any time during reasonable business hours with sufficient advance notice solely to ensure that VENDOR is complying with the terms of this Section 3.E. and cooperating and assisting with any such activity. VENDOR shall conduct its activities under this Section 3.E. using the same degree of care that VENDOR would use to protect its own compound libraries and compound libraries of third parties, and corresponding related data for such libraries, and in no event less than a reasonable degree of care. Obligations of VENDOR set forth in this Section will not be expected to exceed or otherwise be materially different from the conditions or procedures in place at the Tucson Site as of the Effective Date.

 

F.            Access/Reporting Requirements . The audit and other related rights set forth in Section 10.G. of the Master Services Agreement cover the Services described in this Exhibit B and include a right of access to all applicable (i) records generated by the quality management system, (ii) internal audit reports, (iii) equipment validation and maintenance logs, and (iv) any and all other books and records relating to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data, in each case affecting or otherwise relating to the Services.

 

G.            New Compounds/Storage Forms . Upon advance agreement of VENDOR, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, SANOFI may add one (1) or more compounds to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and associated Related Data at any time throughout the Term upon two (2) weeks’ prior written notice to VENDOR. If SANOFI desires to add such compounds and Related Data on less than two (2) weeks’ advance notice, VENDOR shall act in good faith to accommodate SANOFI’s request. As of the Effective Date, compounds contained within SANOFI’s Library of Compounds fall into three (3) storage forms as follows: (i) solid form, (ii) liquid form (2D barcoded storage tubes), and (iii) plates (e.g. custom plates, EC50 plates, and combination plates). Immediately upon such addition, the Parties hereby agree to replace Annex 1 with an updated version of such Annex containing the additional compounds.

 

H.            Restrictions and Exclusion of Warranties . For the avoidance of doubt, and without limiting in any way the generality of the provisions of this Exhibit B, no compound or any part of any compound contained in SANOFI’s Library of Compounds shall be administered to humans or animals. Compounds contained within or added to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and any and all Related Data are provided to VENDOR “AS IS” with no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability, noninfringement, and fitness for a particular purpose.

 

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I.            Intellectual Property/Transfer Restrictions . VENDOR shall not attempt to access or determine the chemical structure(s) of any compound contained in SANOFI’s Library of Compounds or make any chemical or biological modifications or derivatives of any compound in SANOFI’s Library of Compounds, without SANOFI’s prior written permission or as agreed under the Hit Discovery Services Agreements. VENDOR shall not, and shall ensure that no other person or entity to which VENDOR provides access to any compound in SANOFI’s Library of Compounds or any Related Data does not sell, transfer or send any such compounds or any Related Data to any third party or to any facility other than the Tucson Site (i) without the prior written permission of SANOFI, (ii) unless agreed under the Hit Discovery Services Agreements, or (iii) unless specified in an applicable Work Order.

 

J.            IT Database/Security/Firewall/Audits . As of the Effective Date, SANOFI’s Library of Compounds is managed using Titian’s Mosaic database (“ Mosaic Database ”). VENDOR shall be responsible for entering into a service agreement with Titian (Mosaic Database vendor), for services including, but not limited to, online support, onsite maintenance and software updates/upgrades. In order to maintain the appropriate level of Services, VENDOR shall not switch to a different sample management database or implement a software upgrade without obtaining SANOFI’s advance written approval, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld. VENDOR is responsible for updating and creating data backups of Related Data in real-time and for maintaining the integrity and security of all Related Data. VENDOR shall maintain all Related Data on a server dedicated to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds. In addition, at all times, VENDOR shall ensure that sufficient electronic firewalls are in place to segregate Related Data from all other VENDOR data or other information owned by VENDOR or its Affiliates or any third party data or other information relating to any other compounds (not contained within SANOFI’s Library of Compounds) or any other matter. VENDOR shall also ensure that Related Data can only be accessed and used locally at the Tucson Site, by Tucson-based employees only, including by secure remote access. On a regular basis, but in no event less frequently than on an annual basis, VENDOR shall conduct backup testing to validate the integrity of database and data restoration processes.

 

K.            Library Operations Committee . Within ten (10) days after the Effective Date, the Parties shall assemble a cross-functional library operations committee (“ Library Operations Committee ”) consisting of two (2) employees from each Party. Such representatives may be changed from time to time in the sole discretion of the Party seeking to make such replacement upon advance written notice to the other Party. Each member of the Library Operations Committee shall have experience with all operational aspects of managing a compound library for pharmaceutical research purposes. The Library Operations Committee shall review and approve a complete set of standard operating procedures (“SOPs) and prepare a Transition and Removal Plan (as such term is defined in Section 4.C. below). In addition, the Library Operations Committee shall develop a charter to include the team’s scope of responsibility, frequency of meetings, governance, and dispute resolution.

 

L.            Standard Operating Procedures . VENDOR shall implement SOPs covering all aspects of storage, maintenance and management of SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data, including performing the obligations under this Exhibit B and any Work Order, including, but not limited to, inventory, compound acceptance and storage, plate replication, quality control processing, analytical methods and validation, maintenance and support operations, backup systems for Related Data, access control governance, audits, and control of records. VENDOR shall implement the SOPs within ninety (90) days after the Effective Date. VENDOR shall be responsible for drafting all SOPs and the Library Operations Committee shall review and unanimously approve all SOPs prior to implementation and use by VENDOR. The approval of such SOPs shall not be unreasonably withheld by SANOFI’s representatives on the Library Operations Committee.

 

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Between the Effective Date and the date of approval by the Library Operations Committee of the new SOPs described immediately above, SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data shall be stored, maintained and managed by VENDOR in accordance with SANOFI’s SOPs, the list of which is attached hereto as Annex 3 (“ SOPs Supplied by SANOFI Covering SANOFI’s Library of Compounds ”) to this Exhibit B. VENDOR hereby acknowledges that it has received full copies of all SOPs Supplied by SANOFI Covering SANOFI’s Library of Compounds listed on Annex 3 which are currently in effect at the Tucson Site and used for the management of SANOFI’s Library of Compounds. Should for any reason whatsoever the Parties fail to agree on the terms and conditions of any new SOP within the above referenced ninety (90) day period following the Effective Date, the corresponding SOP Supplied by SANOFI Covering SANOFI’s Library of Compounds listed in Annex 3 shall continue to apply to the applicable subject matter, until such time that the new SOP is approved for use by the Library Operations Committee. Within sixty (60) days after the Effective Date, SANOFI shall provide protocols for each chemical sublibrary contained within the Combichem library.

 

Throughout the Term with respect to the Services relating to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds, each of the Parties will be entitled to request from time to time the modification of any of the then applicable SOPs. In such case, such Party will provide the other Party notice of such potential change and consider the other Party’s input, if any, in good faith. No change to any of the applicable SOPs shall be implemented by either Party without obtaining approval from the Library Operations Committee and the current SOP shall continue to control such activities until such time that the revised SOP is so approved.

 

M.            Personnel . Subject to Section 1.B. of the Master Services Agreement, at all times throughout the Term, VENDOR shall maintain a level of Personnel expertise for all Services relating to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds comparable to the level of such expertise existing as of the Effective Date.

 

N.            Compliance . VENDOR shall comply with all regulations, laws and quality standards (e.g. ISO-9001/2) applicable to the access, management, maintenance, and use of chemical compound libraries for pharmaceutical research purposes, and associated data at the Tucson Site.

 

4. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES

 

A            Event Of Default. In addition to the termination and remedies provisions set forth in Section 4 the Master Services Agreement regarding termination, Vendor shall be in default upon the occurrence of any of the following: (i) any material breach by VENDOR of any of the provisions of this Exhibit B; (ii) the commencement by VENDOR of a voluntary case or proceeding under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or of any other case or proceeding to be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent; (iii) the entry by a court of any decree or order for relief in respect of the VENDOR in an involuntary case or proceeding under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or a decree or order adjudging VENDOR a bankrupt or insolvent; (iv) the entry of an order appointing a custodian, receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee or other similar official of the VENDOR or of any substantial part of its property, or ordering the winding up or liquidation of its affairs; (v) the entry of any judgment in an amount greater than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) against VENDOR that remains unpaid after thirty (30) days; (vi) the making by the VENDOR of an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (vii) the failure of VENDOR to pay its debts as they become due in the ordinary course; and (viii) any other breach that could impair VENDOR’s obligations under Section 3.L of this Exhibit B (each an “ Event of Default ”).

 

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B.            Remedies Upon Event of Default/Removal of SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data . Upon an Event of Default, without limiting any other rights or remedies that may be available to SANOFI (whether under the Master Services Agreement, this Exhibit B, as a matter of law or otherwise), SANOFI, shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to remove any or all of the compounds included in SANOFI’s Library of Compounds, Related Data, and SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets for which VENDOR acts as custodian and transfer any or all such material and equipment to a site and electronic system of its choice (the “ Property Transfer ”). If SANOFI elects the Property Transfer, VENDOR shall provide all necessary cooperation and assistance to SANOFI to effectuate such removal in accordance with the Transition and Removal Plan (as defined in Section 4.C) on a timely basis and SANOFI will reimburse VENDOR for all reasonable documented external, out-of-pocket and personnel costs (including reasonable overhead) with no mark-up.

 

C.            Transition and Removal Plan . To effectuate Section 4.B and 5.A., the Parties agree that as soon as practicable after the Effective Date (and in no event later than three (3) months after the Effective Date), the Library Operations Committee will jointly prepare in good faith a plan for the orderly transition of the compounds included in SANOFI’s Library of Compounds and Related Data, and SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets to SANOFI or its designee (the “ Transition and Removal Plan ”).

 

D.            Irreparable Harm/Attorneys’ Fees . The Parties acknowledge that SANOFI will suffer irreparable harm upon an Event of Default. As a result, VENDOR agrees that SANOFI shall be entitled, in addition to any other right and remedy it may have, at law or equity, upon an Event of Default, to a temporary restraining order and/or injunction, without the posting of a bond or other security, or with the posting of a minimal bond or security where required by applicable law, enjoining or restraining VENDOR from any violation of Section 4.C and VENDOR hereby consents to the issuance of such injunction. If SANOFI institutes any such action against VENDOR, to enforce any terms or provisions of Section 4.C, then the party that prevails in such action shall be entitled to receive from the opposing party (or parties) in the action the prevailing party’s reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in such action and all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith in accordance with this Section 4.D.

 

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5. MISCELLANEOUS

 

A. Tucson Site Closure/Change of Control/Termination of the Master Services Agreement/Breach .

 

Without prejudice to any other provision of the Master Services Agreement, and to any right of SANOFI’s under any such provision, in the event (i) VENDOR has initiated a process for the closing down of the Tucson Site, (ii) VENDOR attempts to transfer its interest in the Tucson site to a non-Affiliate third party, (iii) VENDOR or any of its Affiliates, enters into any agreement or series of agreements the effect of which (at the closing of the transaction) would result in the party to the Master Services Agreement becoming an entity that is not an Affiliate of VENDOR, (iv) early termination of the Master Services Agreement with respect to the Services relating to SANOFI’s Library of Compounds, (v) any material breach by VENDOR of any provisions of this Exhibit B, (vi) VENDOR terminates the Master Services Agreement during the Term Extension for convenience, (vii) SANOFI’s decision to not extend the Term in accordance with Section 4.A. of the Master Services Agreement, or (viii) Term expiration, SANOFI may initiate the Property Transfer immediately upon written notice to VENDOR. In such event, VENDOR shall provide all necessary cooperation and assistance to SANOFI to effectuate such removal in accordance with the Transition and Removal Plan on a timely basis and to transfer such compounds and Related Data to a site and electronic system selected by SANOFI. Responsibility for costs associated with Property Transfer will be apportioned as follows:

 

Events (i) through (vi) : VENDOR shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with the Property Transfer, including reimbursing SANOFI for all reasonable documented out-of-pocket and personnel costs (including reasonable overhead) with no mark-up. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all costs associated with such Property Transfer is capped at three million dollars ($3,000,000).

 

Events (vii) and (viii) : SANOFI shall be solely responsible for all costs associated costs associated with the Property Transfer, including reimbursing VENDOR for all reasonable documented out-of-pocket and personnel costs (including reasonable overhead) with no mark-up.

 

B.             Transfer of Title to SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets by SANOFI to VENDOR . Solely in the event of (i) Term expiration, or (ii) Term Extension, SANOFI shall transfer all right, title and interest in SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets to VENDOR. For purposes of clarity, in the event that the Master Services Agreement remains effective for the entire five (5) year initial Term, or SANOFI invokes its right to a Term Extension pursuant to Section 4.A. of the Master Services Agreement, SANOFI shall transfer all right, title and interest in SANOFI R&D Equipment Assets from SANOFI to VENDOR at no cost to VENDOR.

 

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Annex 1

 

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Annex 2

 

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Annex 3

 

[*****]

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT C

 

KPI SCORECARD

 

Service KPI Scorecard

 

Service Package # KPI KPI Target Q1 2017 Q2 2017
S4: Assay Transfer Type A: standard (e.g. homogenous cell-free assay) Max time for assay development 3 months 100% 100%
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

 

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     Meets or Exceeds           Below Expectations

 

 

 

EXHIBIT D

 

FORM OF

 

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

 

___________________

 

Date: _________, 20__

 

This certificate is given by ICAGEN-T, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), pursuant to Section 3.C of that certain Master Services Agreement dated as of July 15, 2016 between the Company and Sanofi US Services Inc., as such agreement may have been amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time (the “ Agreement ”). Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement.

 

The undersigned is executing this certificate as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and, as such, is duly authorized to execute and deliver this certificate on behalf of the Company. By executing this certificate, the undersigned hereby certifies that:

 

(a) the financial statements delivered with this certificate in accordance with Section 3.C of the Agreement fairly present in all material respects the results of operations and financial condition of the Company as of the dates of such financial statements;

 

(b) he has reviewed the terms of the Agreement and has made, or caused to be made under his supervision, a review in reasonable detail of the transactions and conditions of the Company during the accounting period covered by such financial statements;

 

(c) such review has not disclosed the existence during or at the end of such accounting period, and he has no knowledge of the existence as of the date hereof, of any condition or event that constitutes an event of default under the Agreement or any exhibit thereto, except as set forth in Exhibit A hereto which includes a description of the nature and period of existence of such default and what action the Company has taken, is undertaking and proposes to take with respect thereto;

 

(d) the Company is in compliance with the covenants contained in Section 2.B, 2.C, and 2.D of the Agreement;

 

  (e) the Company is in compliance with the maintenance covenants in Section 2.E of the Agreement, as indicated below and as demonstrated on the attached worksheets, except as set forth or described in Exhibit A ;

 

(i)           Minimum Cash Balance is $ _____.

(ii)          Current Ratio is _____:1.00.

(iii)         Minimum Net Worth is $_________.

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Company has caused this Certificate to be executed by its Chief Financial Officer this [__] day of [___________], 20[___].

 

  ICAGEN-T, INC.
     
  By:
  Name:  
  Its: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit A

Events of Default

 

[Insert]

 

 

 

Maintenance Covenant Calculation Worksheet

to

Compliance Certificate

dated ______________, 20__

 

[Insert]

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.3

 

When recorded, return to:

GAMMAGE & BURNHAM, PLC

Two North Central Avenue

15 th Floor

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

 

DEED OF TRUST AND ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS

 

TRUSTOR: Icagen-T, Inc.
   
TRUSTOR’S MAILING 2090 E. Innovation Park Drive
ADDRESS: Oro Valley, Arizona 85755
   
BENEFICIARY: Sanofi US Services Inc.
   
BENEFICIARY’S MAILING 55 Corporate Drive
ADDRESS: Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
  Attn: Vice President & General Counsel,
            US R&D Division
   
TRUSTEE: Patricia E. Nolan
  Two North Central Avenue
  15 th Floor
  Phoenix, Arizona 85004

 

PROPERTY in Pima County, State of Arizona, described as:

 

See attached Exhibit A

 

THIS DEED OF TRUST is made between the Trustor, Trustee and Beneficiary named above. Trustor irrevocably grants and conveys to Trustee in trust, with power of sale, the above-described Property and all buildings, improvements and fixtures located thereon or hereinafter erected thereon, together with the leases, rents, issues, profits, or income thereof (collectively, the “ Property Income ”); subject, however, to the right, power and authority hereinafter given to and conferred upon Beneficiary to collect and apply such Property Income; and subject to all covenants, conditions, restrictions, rights-of-way and easements of record.

 

   
 

 

THIS DEED OF TRUST IS MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING: (a) performance of each agreement of Trustor herein contained; (b) performance of Trustor’s obligations under that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 27, 2016 by and between Trustor and Beneficiary (the “ APA ”), as such might be amended or modified after the date hereof; and (c) performance of Trustor’s obligations under that certain Master Services Agreement dated July 15, 2016 by and between Trustor and Beneficiary (the “ Master Services Agreement ”), as such might be amended or modified after the date hereof including, without limitation, Section 4.C.iii of the Master Services Agreement. Other than as set forth herein, the aggregate of all obligations secured by this Deed of Trust shall not exceed Five Million and no/xx Dollars ($5,000,000). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Deed of Trust, the APA or the Master Services Agreement, this Deed of Trust shall automatically terminate and be of no further force and effect upon the date that is five (5) years after the date this Deed of Trust is recorded with the County Recorder of Pima County, Arizona. In addition, Trustor shall have the right to pay to Beneficiary the sum of Five Million and no/xx Dollars ($5,000,000) and, upon delivery of such payment in immediately available funds (or the expiration of the five (5) year period referred to, above), all rights under this Deed of Trust shall terminate and the Property shall become wholly clear of the liens, security interests, conveyances and assignments evidenced hereby, which shall be reconveyed of record by Beneficiary in due form, at Trustor’s cost, and within fifteen (15) days after such payment is made to Beneficiary (or the expiration of the five (5) year period referred to, above). For the avoidance of doubt, the payment by Trustor to Beneficiary of the sum of Five Million and no/xx Dollars ($5,000,000) to terminate this Deed of Trust shall be deemed to have been made if and when the Trustor shall make the payment to terminate the reversion rights under that certain Special Warranty Deed with Reverter of even date herewith.

 

TO PROTECT THE SECURITY OF THIS DEED OF TRUST, TRUSTOR AGREES:

 

1.          To keep the Property in good condition and repair; not to remove or demolish any building thereon; to complete or restore promptly and in good and workmanlike manner any building which may be constructed, damaged or destroyed thereon and to pay when due all claims for labor performed and materials furnished therefor; to comply with all laws affecting the Property or requiring any alterations or improvements to be made thereon; not to commit or permit waste thereof; not to commit, suffer or permit any act upon the Property in violation of law; and do all other acts which from the character or use of the Property may be reasonably necessary.

 

2.          To provide, maintain and deliver to Beneficiary fire and casualty insurance policies satisfactory to and with loss payable to Beneficiary. The amount collected under any fire or other casualty insurance policy may be applied by Beneficiary toward payment of the obligations secured hereby; provided , however , that all such insurance proceeds shall not be applied toward such obligations but instead will be made available to Trustor for the repair and restoration of the Property if all of the following conditions are met:

 

(i)          Trustor shall have delivered written notice to Beneficiary of Trustor’s intention to commence repairs and restoration within fifteen (15) days following the adjustment or settlement of any claim or claims under any insurance policies;

 

(ii)         No default by Trustor hereunder, under the APA or under the Master Services Agreement shall have occurred and be continuing;

 

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(iii)          All insurance proceeds shall have been deposited with a third party escrow agent (“ Escrow Agent ”) that is acceptable to Trustor and Beneficiary, in their reasonable discretion, and Escrow Agent will be instructed to disburse such insurance proceeds in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2 ;

 

(iv)          Within fifteen (15) days after the deposit of such insurance proceeds with Escrow Agent, Trustor shall have remitted to Escrow Agent an amount necessary (as reasonably determined by a third party architect or general contractor engaged by Trustor), if any, to pay the difference between (A) the estimated cost of restoration and repair of the damaged improvements, and (B) the amount of insurance proceeds deposited with Escrow Agent in respect of such damage and destruction;

 

(v)           Trustor shall have delivered to Beneficiary (A) a budget of all costs of repair and restoration of the damaged improvements, and (B) a construction contract for such repair and restoration work in form and content and with a third party contractor reasonably acceptable to Beneficiary; and

 

(vi)          All applicable governmental authorities shall have approved the final plans and specifications for repair and restoration of the damaged improvements.

 

In the event all of the foregoing conditions have been fulfilled, all proceeds so applied to the reconstruction of the damaged improvements shall be disbursed only as repairs or replacements are effected and as continuing expenses become due and payable. After completion of the repair and restoration of the damaged improvements to a condition substantially equivalent to that in effect immediately prior to the casualty event and payment in full of all of the costs of repair and restoration as evidenced by a certificate to such effect signed by Trustor and verified by Trustor’s architect or general contractor, as applicable, any remaining proceeds shall be paid over by Escrow Agent to Trustor. Not in limitation of the foregoing, the lien of this Deed of Trust shall continue to encumber the repaired or replaced improvements in all respects without any new or additional title exceptions or change in lien priority.

 

3.          To appear in and defend any action or proceeding purporting to affect the security hereof or the rights or powers of Beneficiary or Trustee and to pay all costs and expenses of Beneficiary and Trustee, including cost of evidence of title and attorneys’ fees in a reasonable sum, in any such action or proceeding in which Beneficiary or Trustee may appear or be named and in any suit brought by Beneficiary to foreclose this Deed of Trust.

 

4.          To pay, before delinquent, all taxes and assessments affecting the Property, and to pay, when due, all encumbrances, charges and liens, with interest, on said Property or any part thereof which appear to be prior or superior hereto; all costs, fees and expenses of this Deed of Trust including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the fees of Trustee for issuance of any Deed of Partial Release and Partial Reconveyance or Deed of Release and Full Reconveyance and all lawful charges, costs and expenses in the event of reinstatement of, following default in, this Deed of Trust or the obligations secured hereby.

 

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If Trustor defaults under this Deed of Trust, the APA or the Master Services Agreement and such default remains uncured beyond any applicable notice and/or cure period, then Beneficiary or Trustee, without obligation to do so and without notice to or demand upon Trustor and without releasing Trustor from any obligation hereof, may make or do the same in such manner and to such extent as either may deem necessary to protect the security hereof, Beneficiary or Trustee being authorized to enter upon the Property for such purposes: appear in and defend any action or proceeding purporting to affect the security hereof or the rights or powers of Beneficiary or Trustee; pay, purchase, contest or compromise any encumbrance, charge or lien which in the judgment of either appears to be prior or superior hereto; and, in exercising any such powers, pay necessary expenses, employ counsel, and pay counsel’s reasonable fees and costs.

 

5.          To pay promptly upon written demand from Beneficiary or Trustee all sums expended by Beneficiary or Trustee pursuant to the provisions hereof, together with interest from the date of expenditure at the highest rate as allowed under Arizona law. Any amounts so paid by Beneficiary or Trustee shall become part of the obligations secured by this Deed of Trust and a lien on the Property or shall become immediately due and payable at option of Beneficiary or Trustee. In either event, such amounts shall be in addition to the $5,000,000 aggregate of obligations secured hereby.

 

6.          To maintain, during the term of this Deed of Trust, in full force, at its own expense, a policy or policies of comprehensive liability insurance, including property damage, written by one or more insurance companies licensed to do business in Arizona, which shall insure both Trustor and Beneficiary against liability for injury to persons or property and for the death of any person occurring in or about the Property.

 

7.          To not enter into any lease for any portion of the Property (except as may be permitted pursuant to Section 4.2(c) of the APA), to not grant any mining rights with regard to any portion of the Property, to not establish any wells on the Property, and to not construct any improvements on the Property (except as expressly permitted or required in this Deed of Trust) without, in each such instance, the prior written consent of Beneficiary, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED:

 

8.          That any award of damages in connection with any condemnation, or any such taking, or for injury to the Property by reason of public use or for damages for private trespass or injury thereto shall be deposited with Escrow Agent and released to Trustor to repair or restore any damage caused to the Property by such condemnation or taking, subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to casualty insurance proceeds in Section 2 , above. After completion of restoration of any such damage to the Property and payment in full of all of the costs of restoration, as evidenced by a certificate to such effect signed by Trustor and verified by Trustor’s architect or general contractor, as applicable, any remaining condemnation award shall be paid over by Escrow Agent to Trustor.

 

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9.            That time is of the essence of this Deed of Trust and that, by accepting payment of any sum secured hereby after its due date, Beneficiary does not waive its right either to require prompt payment when due of all other sums so secured or to declare default for failure so to pay.

 

10.          That, at any time or from time to time, and without notice, upon written request of Beneficiary, without liability therefor, without affecting the personal liability of any person for performance of the obligations secured hereby, without affecting the security hereof for the full amount secured hereby on all property remaining subject hereto and without the necessity that any sum representing the value or any portion thereof of the property affected by the Trustee’s action be credited on the indebtedness, the Trustee may: (a) release and reconvey all or any part of the Property; (b) consent to the making and recording, or either, of any map or plat of the Property or any part thereof; (c) join in granting any easement thereon; and (d) join in or consent to any extension agreement or any agreement subordinating the lien, encumbrance or charge hereof.

 

11.          If all obligations secured by this Deed of Trust have been satisfied and performed, then and only in that event, all rights under this Deed of Trust shall terminate and the Property shall become wholly clear of the liens, security interests, conveyances and assignments evidenced hereby, which shall be promptly reconveyed of record by Beneficiary in due form at Trustor’s cost. The Property and all right, title and interest conveyed to Trustee shall be released and conveyed, without covenant or warranty, express or implied. The recitals in such reconveyance of any matters or facts shall be conclusive proof of the truthfulness thereof. The grantee in such reconveyance may be described as “the person or persons legally entitled thereto”.

 

12.          That, as additional security, Trustor hereby gives to and confers upon Beneficiary the right, power and authority, during the continuance of this Deed of Trust, to collect the Property Income, reserving to Trustor the right, so long as no default by Trustor in the performance of any obligations secured hereby, under the APA or under the Master Services Agreement has occurred and is continuing, to collect and retain such Property Income as it becomes due and payable. Upon and during the continuance of any such default, Beneficiary may at any time, without notice, either in person, by agent or by a receiver to be appointed by a court, and without regard to the adequacy of any security for the indebtedness hereby secured, enter upon and take possession of the Property or any part thereof, sue for or otherwise collect the Property Income in its own name, including that past due and unpaid, and apply the same, less costs and expenses of operation and collection, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, upon any indebtedness secured hereby and in such order as Beneficiary may determine. The entering upon and taking possession of the Property, the collection of the Property Income and the application thereof as aforesaid, shall not cure or waive any default or notice of Trustee’s sale hereunder or invalidate any act done pursuant to such notice.

 

13.          That, upon default by Trustor in the performance of any obligations secured hereby, under the APA or under the Master Services Agreement, Beneficiary shall deposit with Trustee this Deed of Trust and all documents evidencing expenditures secured hereby.

 

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Trustee shall record and give notice of Trustee’s sale and shall sell the Property at public auction, all in the manner required by applicable law. Any persons, including Trustee or Beneficiary, may purchase at such sale. Trustee shall deliver to such purchaser its deed conveying the Property so sold, but without any covenant or warranty, express or implied. Trustor requests that a copy of any notice of Trustee’s sale hereunder be mailed to Trustor at its address set forth above.

 

After deducting all costs, fees and expenses of Trustee of exercising the power of sale conferred hereby, including cost of evidence of title in connection with the Trustee’s sale and reasonable attorneys’ fees (it being agreed that all such amounts shall be in addition to the $5,000,000 aggregate of obligations secured hereby), Trustee shall apply the proceeds of the Trustee’s sale in the manner provided by applicable law. To the extent permitted by applicable law, an action may be maintained by Beneficiary to recover a deficiency judgment for any balance due hereunder.

 

In lieu of sale, pursuant to the power of sale conferred hereby, this Deed of Trust may be foreclosed in the same manner provided by law for the foreclosure of mortgages on real property. Beneficiary shall also have all other rights and remedies available to it hereunder and at law or in equity. All rights and remedies shall be cumulative.

 

14.          That Trustee may resign by mailing or delivering notice thereof to Beneficiary and Trustor. Beneficiary may appoint a successor Trustee in the manner prescribed by applicable law. A successor Trustee herein shall, without conveyance from the predecessor Trustee, succeed to all the predecessor’s title, estate, rights, powers and duties.

 

15.          The term Beneficiary shall mean the owner and holder of the obligations secured hereby, whether or not named as Beneficiary herein. In this Deed of Trust, whenever the context so requires, the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter, and the singular number includes the plural.

 

16.          That Trustee accepts this trust when this Deed of Trust, duly executed and acknowledged, is made a public record as provided by law. Trustee is not obligated to notify any party hereto of a pending sale under any other deed of trust or of any action or proceeding in which Trustor, Beneficiary or Trustee shall be a party unless brought by Trustee.

 

17.          That the trust relationship created by this Deed of Trust is limited solely to the creation and enforcement of a security interest in real property. All of Trustee’s duties, whether fiduciary or otherwise, are strictly limited to those duties imposed by this instrument and A.R.S.§ 33-801 et seq. and no additional duties, burdens or responsibilities are or shall be placed on Trustee.

 

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18.          That this Deed of Trust applies to, inures to the benefit of and binds all parties hereto, their heirs, legatees, devisees, administrators, executors, successors and assigns.

 

  Icagen-T, Inc. ,
  a Delaware corporation
   
DATED:  July 15, 2016 By: /s/ Richard Cunningham
  Name: Richard Cunningham
  Its: Chief Executive Officer

 

STATE OF  _________________________)

) ss.

COUNTY OF  _______________________)

 

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me, the undersigned Notary Public, this ____ day of July, 2016 by Richard Cunningham, the Chief Executive Officer of Icagen-T, Inc., a Delaware corporation, being authorized to do so.

 

   
  Notary Public
Notary  
    Seal  

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

 

Lots 9 and 10 of Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 3, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Pima County, Arizona, recorded in Book 56 of Maps, Page 65 and Minor Plat Change recorded as Docket 13222, Page 196.

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.4

 

When recorded, return to:

 

Icagen, Inc.

4222 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 350

Durham, North Carolina 27703

Attn: Richie Cunningham, President

 

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
WITH REVERTER

 

For Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Sanofi US Services Inc., a Delaware corporation formerly known as and who took title as sanofi-aventis U.S. Inc. (" Grantor "), hereby grants, sells and conveys to Icagen-T, Inc., a Delaware corporation (" Grantee "), that real property located in Pima County, Arizona, and legally described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, together with all rights, interests, privileges and easements appurtenant thereto and any and all buildings and improvements located thereon (" Property ").

 

SUBJECT TO: current real estate taxes, assessments and any other liens arising therefrom, all reservations in patents, deed restrictions, if any, all easements, rights-of-way, covenants, conditions, restrictions, encroachments, liens, encumbrances, obligations and liabilities as may appear of record, and any and all other matters that can be determined by a visual inspection or a complete and accurate survey of the Property.

 

Grantor hereby warrants title to the Property and binds itself and its successors to warrant and defend the title, as against all acts of the Grantor herein and no other. No other warranties, express or implied, are given by Grantor by reason of this conveyance.

 

FURTHER SUBJECT TO the following conditions and restrictions:

 

1.           Reverter . Subject to the provisions of Section 2 below, title to all the Property shall revert to Grantor or the then assignee of Grantor's rights hereunder upon the first to occur of the following (each, a " Reversion Triggering Event "):

 

(a)     any effort by Grantee to sell the Property to a third party during the five (5) year period after this Special Warranty Deed with Reverter is recorded (for purposes of this Section 1(a), "effort by Grantee to sell the Property" shall mean Grantee entering into a legally binding listing agreement, purchase agreement or option agreement with a third party with respect to the Property); or

 

(b)     any lease by Grantee of any portion of the improvements on the Property in excess of the necessary space required by Grantee to perform certain services under that certain Master Services Agreement dated July 15, 2016 by and between Grantor and Grantee (the " MSA "). A Reversion Triggering Event will not be deemed to have occurred under this Section 1(b) unless (i) a default has occurred under the MSA for failure by Grantee to provide services required under the MSA on account of a failure of Grantee to have adequate space in the unleased portions of the improvements on the Property and such default is continuing beyond any applicable notice and/or cure period, or (ii) a default has occurred under Section 4.2(c) of that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 27, 2016 by and between Grantor and Grantee (the " APA ") such that leased space in the improvements are not separately demised and secured from the space in which Grantee performs the services under the MSA.

 

 

 

 

2.           Procedure Upon Reversion Triggering Event . At Grantor's sole election, which shall be waived if not made in writing within 180 days following the occurrence of a Reversion Triggering Event, upon the occurrence of a Reversion Triggering Event, Grantor may send a written notice of violation (the " Violation Notice ") to Grantee. If Grantee disagrees with the Violation Notice, then, within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Violation Notice, Grantee shall submit to Grantor or the then assignee of Grantor's rights hereunder a written notice of disagreement, in which event the governing law and dispute resolution provisions in Section 12.11 of the APA shall apply. If Grantee does not submit a written objection within the time set forth above, or upon resolution of the dispute in favor of Grantor or the then assignee of Grantor's rights hereunder, then Grantor or the then assignee of Grantor's rights hereunder may record a notice of exercise of reverter or other document as may be deemed necessary by Grantor or the then assignee of Grantor's rights hereunder. Upon the recording of such instrument, title to the Property shall vest in Grantor or the then assignee of Grantor's rights hereunder subject to all matters then of record and any and all other matters that can be determined by a visual inspection or a complete and accurate survey of the Property, except that within thirty (30) days after Grantee has received written notice of such recordation, Grantee shall satisfy and take commercially reasonably efforts to cause the release and reconveyance of any encumbrances securing loans or evidencing liens or security interests created by Grantee (but excluding the Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents executed by Grantee for the benefit of Grantor and recorded simultaneously herewith). All notices required hereunder shall be delivered in the manner set forth in Section 12.3 of the APA. Grantee shall execute any document reasonably required to give effect to this provision.

 

3.           Covenants Running with Land . The foregoing conditions and restrictions shall be deemed covenants running with the land and binding upon Grantee and its successors and assigns.

 

4.           Reverter Period . The reversion right herein shall automatically expire and be of no further force and effect without the need of any further documentation upon the date that is five (5) years after the date this Special Warranty Deed With Reverter is recorded with the County Recorder of Pima County, Arizona. In addition, Grantee shall have the right to pay Grantor the sum of Five Million and no/xx Dollars ($5,000,000) and, upon delivery of such payment in immediately available funds, all reversion rights under this Special Warranty Deed with Reverter shall expire and the Property shall become wholly clear of the reversion right and Grantor agrees to execute, acknowledge and deliver a recordable instrument confirming the expiration of the reversion right in due form, at Grantee's cost, within fifteen (15) days after such payment is made to Grantor. For the avoidance of doubt, the payment by Grantee to Grantor of the sum of Five Million and no/xx Dollars ($5,000,000) to terminate all reversion rights under this Special Warranty Deed with Reverter shall be deemed to have been made if and when Grantee shall make the payment to terminate that certain Deed of Trust of even date herewith.

 

5.           Successors and Assigns . Any assignee of Grantee's rights hereunder is hereby given notice of the terms hereof. By accepting any transfer of Grantee's rights hereunder, such assignee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Special Warranty Deed With Reverter as if executed and delivered by such assignee.

 

6.           Miscellaneous . Any provision or provisions of this Special Warranty Deed With Reverter which shall be invalid, void or illegal shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate any other provision hereof, and all of the remaining provisions hereof shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect, and such invalid, void or illegal provision shall be deemed to be severed from the terms of this Special Warranty Deed With Reverter.

 

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DATED as of this 15 th day of July, 2016.

 

  "GRANTOR"
     
  Sanofi US Services Inc., a Delaware corporation formerly known as and who took title as sanofi-aventis U.S. Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Mark Staudenmeier
  Name: Mark Staudenmeier
  Its: Vice President, US R&D Finance

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY )  
  ) ss.  
COUNTY OF SOMERSET )  

 

On this _____ day of July, 2016, before me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Mark Staudenmeier who acknowledged him/herself to be the Vice President, US R&D Finance of Sanofi US Services Inc., a Delaware corporation formerly known as and who took title as sanofi-aventis U.S. Inc., and he, in such capacity, being authorized so to do, executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein contained on behalf of that entity.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.

 

 

NOTARY SEAL:   Notary Public of New Jersey

 

 

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED WITH REVERTER

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT "A"

 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

 

Lots 9 and 10 of Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 3, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Pima County, Arizona, recorded in Book 56 of Maps, Page 65 and Minor Plat Change recorded as Docket 13222, Page 196.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.5

 

Execution Copy

 

Amendment to ASSET PURCHASE AND COLLABORATION AGREEMENT

 

This Amendment (this “ Amendment ”) to the Asset Purchase and Collaboration Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2015, is dated as of July 15, 2016, by and between Pfizer Research (NC), Inc. (f/k/a Icagen, Inc.), a Delaware corporation (“ Pfizer ” or the “ Seller ”), and Icagen Inc. (f/k/a XRpro Sciences, Inc.), a Delaware corporation (“ Icagen ” or the “ Buyer ”).

 

WHEREAS, Pfizer and Icagen are parties to that certain Asset Purchase and Collaboration Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2015 (the “ Original Agreement ”);

 

WHEREAS, Icagen-T, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Icagen (the “ Icagen-T ”) has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Sanofi US Services Inc. (“ Sanofi ”) pursuant to which Icagen-T will acquire Sanofi’s high-throughput biology, screening and chemistry capabilities and research facility in Oro Valley, Arizona (collectively, the “ Oro Valley Assets ”) (the “ Sanofi Agreement ”); and

 

WHEREAS, in connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Sanofi Agreement, Icagen-T and Sanofi will enter into a Master Services Agreement, substantially in form of Exhibit A to the Sanofi Agreement (the “ Master Services Agreement ”);

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.3(d) of the Sanofi Agreement, as a condition to closing the transactions contemplated by the Sanofi Agreement, Icagen-T must deliver to Sanofi a written acknowledgment from Pfizer that any amounts paid by Sanofi to Icagen-T pursuant to the Master Services Agreement or other Ancillary Agreement (as defined in the Sanofi Agreement) and any revenue generated by Icagen-T will be excluded for purposes of calculating the earnout payments owed by Icagen to Pfizer under the Original Agreement;

 

WHEREAS, in order to satisfy the foregoing condition, Pfizer and Icagen desire to amend the Original Agreement in accordance with Section 11.2 thereof;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and the representations, warranties and agreements contained herein, Buyer and Seller hereby agree as follows:

 

1.           Representations and Warranties of Buyer . Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller, as of the date hereof and at the Effective Time, that (i) attached as Exhibit 10.1.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Icagen is a true and correct copy of the Sanofi Agreement, with the exception of (a) the omission of certain information subject to confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and (b) certain minor modifications to the Sanofi Agreement and the exhibits thereto made subsequent to execution of the Sanofi Agreement, none of which will have a material adverse impact on Pfizer, and such agreement is in full force and effect; (ii) Icagen-T is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Icagen; (iii) in connection with Sanofi Agreement, Buyer has agreed with Sanofi that for a period of five years it will hold the Oro Valley Assets in a different legal entity than the Purchased Assets and to not integrate the operations of the Oro Valley Assets with the Purchase Assets, and (iv) the condition set forth in Section 5.3(d) of the Sanofi Agreement has not been modified or waived.

 

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2.           Amendments to the Original Agreement .

 

1.1.       Section 1.1 of the Original Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following defined terms:

 

Aggregate Revenue ” means consolidated revenue of Buyer and its Affiliates, calculated in accordance with GAAP consistently applied; provided, however, that prior to the Integration Date, Aggregate Revenue will exclude amounts paid by Sanofi to Icagen-T under the Sanofi Services Agreements or in connection with the operation by Icagen-T of the assets acquired under the Sanofi Agreement.

 

Integration Date ” means the earlier of (i) the legal or operational integration by Buyer or its Affiliates of the Purchased Assets with the Oro Valley Assets and (ii) the fifth anniversary of the closing of the Sanofi Agreement.

 

Sanofi Agreement ” means the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2016, between Sanofi US Services, Inc. (“ Sanofi ”) and Icagen-T, Inc. (the “ Icagen-T ”), pursuant to which Icagen-T will acquire Sanofi’s high-throughput biology, screening and chemistry capabilities and research facility in Oro Valley, Arizona (the “ Oro Valley Assets ”) and will provide services to Sanofi.

 

Sanofi Services Agreements ” means the Master Services Agreement and other Ancillary Agreements (as such terms are defined in the Sanofi Agreement) entered into by Icagen-T in connection with the Sanofi Agreement.

 

1.2.       Section 2.6(c) of the Original Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

 

“(c) In addition to the Upfront Purchase Price and the Research Revenue Milestone, beginning in calendar year 2017, Buyer shall pay to Seller quarterly earn out payments (“ Earn Out Payments , and together with the Upfront Purchase Price , the “ Purchase Price ”) equal to the greater of (i) 10% of Aggregate Revenue for the relevant quarter or (ii) $250,000.00, up to an aggregate maximum of $10 million in Earn Out Payments (the “ Maximum Earn Out Payment ”). Earn Out Payments shall be payable within 60 days following the end of the applicable quarter. For the avoidance of doubt, the first Earn Out Payment would be payable to Seller in May 2017 based on first quarter 2017 revenue.”

 

1.3.       The Original Agreement is hereby amended by adding a new Section 7.11:

 

“Section 7.11 Exclusivity Prior to Integration Date . Buyer covenants and agrees that prior to the Integration Date Icagen-T will not, and Buyer will cause Icagen-T not to, (i) run assays or perform other contract research services, in each case, that Buyer could reasonably provide by utilizing the Purchased Assets, other than services performed or to be performed by Icagen-T for Sanofi or its Affiliates under the Master Services Agreements or (ii) perform or engage in ion channel screening.”

 

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3.           Miscellaneous .

 

3.1        Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Amendment that are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings such terms are given in the Original Agreement.

 

3.2        Full Force and Effect . This Amendment shall be effective upon the closing of the transactions contemplated under the Sanofi Agreement (the “ Effective Time ”) and from and after the Effective Time the terms of the Original Agreement shall be amended by this Amendment and this Amendment shall be deemed incorporated into the Original Agreement. After the Effective Time, the provisions of the Original Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, shall remain in full force and effect. Where the Original Agreement is not expressly amended, the terms of the Original Agreement will remain in force.

 

3.3        Entire Agreement . After the Effective Time, the Original Agreement and this Amendment shall constitute the entire agreement, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and any and all prior agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof, either written or oral, expressed or implied, are superseded hereby, merged and canceled, and are null and void and of no effect.

 

3.4        Counterparts . This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be an original and all of which together will constitute one instrument.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed or caused this Amendment to be executed as of the Effective Time.

 

  PFIZER RESEARCH (NC), Inc.
   
  By: /s/ Andrew Muratore
  Name: Andrew Muratore
  Title: Vice President
     
  ICAGEN INC.
   
  By: /s/ Richard Cunningham
  Name: Richard Cunningham
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

 

 

Icagen Acquisition of Sanofi Arizona

Research Facility Complete

 

Deal including multi-year services agreement for long term

discovery service collaboration made final

 

Durham, NC / Tucson, AZ (USA) – July 18, 2016: Icagen, Inc. announced today that the acquisition of Sanofi’s ultra high-throughput biology, screening and chemistry capabilities and research facility in Oro Valley, Arizona (located near Tucson, Arizona) is officially complete. The acquisition includes an agreement between Icagen and Sanofi to collaborate in a multi-year services contract for long term discovery services.

 

As part of its growth plans, the deal will enable Icagen to enhance its current expertise as a specialized pharmaceutical services company with leading capabilities in ion channels and transporters. “The acquisition of Sanofi’s west coast ultra high throughput screening Biology and Chemistry capabilities complements our scientific expertise enabling us to offer a broad range of integrated drug discovery services in a growing market,” says Icagen President and CEO, Richard Cunningham.

 

As part of the agreement, Icagen will manage an extensive Sanofi compound library, making it accessible, under specific conditions, to a broader number of partners and increasing the potential for drug discovery. “The scientists at the Oro Valley site bring a high level of proficiency in synthetic and computational chemistry, and additional capabilities for rare disease biology and phenotypic screening,” commented Douglas Krafte, Chief Scientific Officer at Icagen in a preliminary announcement of the deal.

 

The Oro Valley HTS and Compound Management Center has roots as a University of Arizona start-up. The facility has been in operation since 1990, and has built a large novel proprietary collection of drug like compounds over the decades. The facility was originally privately acquired by MMD in 1995. Specifically, services at the site include, Discovery Biology, Chemistry and, Compound Management and Computational Chemistry. The site also provides capacity in Cell Models, Human Biomarkers, Muscle Biology Expertise and Stem Cells-based assays. The facility also features High Volume Biology with a flexible Robotic Infrastructure capable of performing HTS in Ultra High 1536 format.

 

 

 

About Icagen Inc.
Icagen partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to offer industry-leading scientific expertise and comprehensive access to technologies for ion channel and transporter drug discovery and development. With over 20 years of leadership in the ion channel field, the Icagen team offers an extensive track record of success in advancing molecules from drug discovery to clinical development across multiple therapeutic areas and ion channel classes. Icagen's growing tool box comprises a broad range of cell lines and technologies for ion channel and transporter research, capped by the label-free XRpro® platform. XRpro® technology, based on X-ray fluorescence, is a novel method that enables high throughput assessment of ion channels and transporters, including challenging systems with high therapeutic interest. Icagen is also exploring extended applications of the XRpro® platform. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.icagen.com.

 

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "should," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions, and include statements regarding the growing market and our growing tool box. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the Company's forward-looking statements include, among others, our ability to successfully integrate the newly acquired assets, the continued growth of the market for our services and the other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, and our other filings with the SEC. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release on account of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

For further information, contact:

 

Richard Cunningham

President & CEO

rcunningham@icagen.com

 

Douglas Krafte, Ph.D.

Chief Scientific Officer

dkrafte@icagen.com

 

Icagen, Inc.

4222 Emperor Blvd.

Suite 350

Durham, NC 27703

 

+1 (919) 941-5206