UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2017

 

Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   000-51872   87-0645394
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
         
    202 S. Dean St. Englewood, NJ 07631    
    (Address of principal executive offices)    

 

(201) 258-3770

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Crossover Note Amendment

 

As previously reported in the Company’s Quarterly Filing on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2017, on July 11, 2017 (the “Crossover Note Issuance Date”), Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and Crossover Capital Fund I, LLC (“Crossover”) entered into that certain securities purchase agreement (the “Crossover SPA”) whereby and in connection therewith, the Company issued to Crossover (i) an 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note in the aggregate principal amount of $222,222 (the “Crossover Note”) and (ii) a five year warrant to purchase up to 350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (the “Crossover Warrant”). The Crossover Note matures on April 11, 2018. Additionally, Crossover received 110,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock as an inducement to enter into the Crossover SPA (the “Crossover Consideration Shares”). The Crossover Note had an original issue discount of 10%, such that the purchase price of the Crossover Note was $200,000.

 

On September 8, 2017, the Company and Crossover entered into the first amendment to the Crossover Note whereby Section 4(c) of the Crossover Note was amended (the “First Amendment to the Crossover Note”) to allow the Company to redeem the Crossover Note by paying Crossover in accordance with the following: (i) if the redemption of the Crossover Note is on or prior to September 13, 2017, the Company will pay to Crossover an amount equal to 117.5% of the face amount of the Crossover Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period or (ii) if the redemption of the Crossover Note occurs after September 13, 2017 but less than 180 days from the Crossover Note Issuance Date, the Company will pay to Crossover an amount equal to 150% of the unpaid principal amount of the Crossover Note along with any accrued interest (the day that the Company offers to redeem the Crossover Note, if and when it occurs, the “Crossover Redemption Date”). In the event that the Company redeems the Crossover Note on or prior to September 13, 2017, the Company will offer to repurchase, on the Crossover Redemption Date, the Crossover Consideration Shares at a price of $0.14079 per share, which represents the volume weighted average closing price for the five trading day period from August 31, 2017 through September 7, 2017 (the “Crossover Share Repurchase”). Crossover is under no obligation to sell the Crossover Consideration Shares.

 

On September 11, 2017, the Company repaid the Crossover Note, by paying Crossover an aggregate of $264,363.93 representing 117.5% of the principal along with interest. The Company also paid Crossover $15,486.90 for the Crossover Share Repurchase and cancellation of the Crossover Consideration Shares. Pursuant to such redemption, the Crossover Note is of no further force or effect.

 

Diamond Rock Note Amendment

 

As previously reported in the Company’s Quarterly Filing on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2017, on July 24, 2017 (the “Diamond Rock Note Issuance Date”), the Company and Diamond Rock, LLC (“Diamond Rock”) entered into the certain securities purchase agreement (the “Diamond Rock SPA”) whereby and in connection therewith, the Company issued to Diamond Rock (i) an 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note (the “Diamond Rock Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $50,000 and (ii) a five year warrant to purchase up to 78,750 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (the “Diamond Rock Warrant”). The Diamond Rock Note matures on April 24, 2018. Additionally, Diamond Rock received 25,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock as an inducement to enter into the Diamond Rock SPA (the “Diamond Rock Consideration Shares”). The Diamond Rock Note has an original issue discount of 10%, such that the purchase price of such note was $45,000.

 

On September 8, 2017, the Company and Diamond Rock entered into the first amendment to the Diamond Rock Note whereby Section 4(c) of the Diamond Rock Note was amended (the “First Amendment to the Diamond Rock Note”) to allow the Company to redeem the Diamond Rock Note by paying Diamond Rock in accordance with the following: (i) if the redemption of the Diamond Rock Note is on or prior to September 13, 2017, the Company will pay to Crossover an amount equal to 117.5% of the face amount of the Diamond Rock Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period or (ii) if the redemption of the Diamond Rock Note occurs after September 13, 2017 but less than 180 days from the Diamond Rock Note Issuance Date, the Company will pay to Diamond Rock an amount equal to 150% of the unpaid principal amount of the Diamond Rock Note along with any accrued interest (the day that the Company offers to redeem the Diamond Rock Note, if and when it occurs, the “Diamond Rock Redemption Date”). In the event that the Company redeems the Diamond Rock Note on or prior to September 13, 2017, the Company will offer to repurchase, on the Diamond Rock Redemption Date, the Diamond Rock Consideration Shares at a price of $0.14079 per share, which represents the volume weighted average closing price for the five trading day period from August 31, 2017 through September 7, 2017 (the “Diamond Rock Share Repurchase”). Diamond Rock is under no obligation to sell the Diamond Rock Consideration Shares.

 

On September 13, 2017, the Company repaid the Diamond Rock Note by paying Diamond Rock an aggregate of $59,340.28 representing 117.5% of the principal along with interest. The Company also paid Diamond Rock $3,519.75 for the Diamond Rock Share Repurchase and cancellation of the Diamond Rock Consideration Shares. The Diamond Rock Note is no longer in full force and effect. Pursuant to such redemption, the Diamond Rock Note is of no further force or effect.

 

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Peak One Note Amendment

 

As previously reported in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21,2017, on July 18, 2017 (the “Peak One Note Issuance Date”), the Company and Peak One Opportunity Fund, L.P. (“Peak One”) entered into the certain securities purchase agreement (the “Peak One SPA”) whereby and in connection therewith, the Company issued to Peak One (i) an 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note (the “Peak One Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $222,222 and (ii) a five year warrant to purchase up to 350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (the “Peak One Warrant”). The Peak One Note matures on April 18, 2018. Additionally, Peak One received 110,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock as an inducement to enter into the Peak One SPA (the “Peak One Consideration Shares”). The Peak One Note had an original issue discount of 10%, such that the purchase price of the Peak One Note was $200,000.

 

On September 13, 2017, the Company and Peak One entered into the first amendment to the Peak One Note whereby Section 4(c) of the Peak One Note was amended (the “First Amendment to the Peak One Note”) to allow the Company to redeem the Peak One Note by paying Peak One in accordance with the following: (i) if the redemption of the Peak One Note is on or prior to September 13, 2017, the Company will pay to Peak One an amount equal to 117.5% of the face amount of the Peak One Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period or (ii) if the redemption of the Peak One Note occurs after September 13, 2017 but less than 180 days from the Peak One Note Issuance Date, the Company will pay to Peak One an amount equal to 150% of the unpaid principal amount of the Peak One Note along with any accrued interest (the day that the Company offers to redeem the Peak One Note, if and when it occurs, the “Peak One Redemption Date”). In the event that the Company redeems the Peak One Note on or prior to September 13, 2017, the Company will offer to repurchase, on the Peak One Redemption Date, the Peak One Consideration Shares at a price of $0.14079 per share, which represents the volume weighted average closing price for the five trading day period from August 31, 2017 through September 7, 2017 (the “Peak One Share Repurchase”). Peak One is under no obligation to sell the Peak One Consideration Shares.

 

On September 14, 2017, the Company repaid the Peak One Note, by paying Peak One an aggregate of $264,101.59 representing 117.5% of the principal along with interest. Pursuant to such redemption, the Peak One Note is of no further force or effect.

 

The foregoing description of the terms of the Crossover SPA, Crossover Note, First Amendment to the Crossover Note, Diamond Rock SPA, Diamond Rock Note, First Amendment to Diamond Rock Note, Peak One SPA, Peak One Note and First Amendment to Peak One Note, do not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the provisions of the Crossover SPA, Crossover Note, First Amendment to the Crossover Note, Diamond Rock SPA, Diamond Rock Note, First Amendment to Diamond Rock Note, Peak One SPA, Peak One Note and First Amendment to Peak One Note, which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5 and 10.7, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Additionally, the foregoing description of the terms of the Crossover Warrant, the Diamond Rock Warrant, and the Peak One Warrant does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the provisions of the Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Common Stock attached as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 2017.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits – The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
10.1*   Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and Crossover Capital Fund I, LLC dated July 11, 2017.
10.2*   Jerrick Media Holdings Inc. 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Due April 11, 2018
10.3*   First Amendment to 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Due April 11, 2018
10.4*   Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and Diamond Rock LLC dated July 24, 2017.
10.5*   Jerrick Media Holdings Inc. 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Due April 11, 2018
10.6*   First Amendment to 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Due April 24, 2018
10.7*   First Amendment to 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Due April 18, 2018
10.8   Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 2017)

 

* Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

  JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.
   
Dated: September 15, 2017 By:  /s/ Jeremy Frommer
    Jeremy Frommer
Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 10.1

 

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

This SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of July 11, 2017, by and between Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. , a Nevada corporation, with headquarters located at 202 S. Dean Street, Englewood, NJ 07631 (the “Company”), and CROSSOVER CAPITAL FUND I, LLC , with its address at 365 Ericksen Ave. NE #315, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (the Buyer”).

 

WHEREAS :

 

A.       The Company and the Buyer are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by the rules and regulations as promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”).

 

B.       Buyer desires to purchase and the Company desires to issue and sell, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement: (i) an 8.5% redeemable note of the Company, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, in the aggregate principal amount of $222,222.00 (together with any note(s) issued in replacement thereof or as a dividend thereon or otherwise with respect thereto in accordance with the terms thereof, the “Note”), convertible into shares of common stock of the Company (the “Conversion Shares”); and (ii) a five-year warrant, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, to purchase up to 350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (the “Warrant”, and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrant, the “Warrant Shares”), upon the terms and subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in such Note. The Note shall have an original issue discount of 10% such that the purchase price of the Note shall be $200,000.

 

C.       The Buyer wishes to purchase, upon the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, such principal amount of Note as is set forth immediately below its name on the signature pages hereto; and

 

NOW THEREFORE , the Company and the Buyer severally (and not jointly) hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Purchase and Sale of Note .

 

a.        Purchase of Note and Warrant . On each of the Closing Dates (as defined below), the Company shall issue and sell to the Buyer and the Buyer agrees to purchase from the Company such principal amount of Note and Warrant as is set forth immediately below the Buyer’s name on the signature pages hereto.

 

 

 

 

b.        Form of Payment . On the Closing Date (as defined below), (i) the Buyer shall pay the purchase price for the Note and Warrant to be issued and sold to it at the Closing (as defined below) (the “Purchase Price”) by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the Company, in accordance with the Company’s written wiring instructions, against delivery of the Note and the Warrant in the principal amount equal to the Purchase Price as is set forth immediately below the Buyer’s name on the signature pages hereto, and (ii) the Company shall deliver such duly executed Note on behalf of the Company, to the Buyer, against delivery of such Purchase Price.

 

c.        Closing Date . The date and time of the first issuance and sale of the Note and Warrant pursuant to this Agreement (the “Closing Date”) shall be on or about July 11, 2017, or such other mutually agreed upon time. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur on the Closing Date at such location as may be agreed to by the parties.

 

2. Buyer’s Representations and Warranties. The Buyer represents and warrants to the Company that:

 

a.        Investment Purpose . As of the date hereof, the Buyer is purchasing the Note Conversion Shares, Warrant and Warrant Shares (collectively, the “Securities”) for its own account and not with a present view towards the public sale or distribution thereof, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted from registration under the 1933 Act and has no direct or indirect arrangement or understandings with any other person or entity to distribute or regarding the distribution of such Securities; provided , however , that by making the representations herein, the Buyer does not agree to hold any of the Securities for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to dispose of the Securities at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption under the 1933 Act.

 

b.        Accredited Investor Status . The Buyer is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D (an “Accredited Investor”). The Buyer is experienced in investments and business matters, has made investments of a speculative nature and has purchased securities of United States publicly-owned companies in private placements in the past and, with its representatives, has such knowledge and experience in financial, tax and other business matters as to enable the Buyer to utilize the information made available by the Company to evaluate the merits and risks of, and to make an informed investment decision with respect to, the proposed purchase, which the Buyer hereby agrees represents a speculative investment. The Buyer has the authority and is duly and legally qualified to purchase and own the Securities. The Buyer is able to bear the risk of such investment for an indefinite period and to afford a complete loss thereof.

 

c.        Reliance on Exemptions . The Buyer understands that the Securities are being offered and sold to it in reliance upon specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying upon the truth and accuracy of, and the Buyer’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of the Buyer set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of the Buyer to acquire the Securities.

 

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d.        Information . The Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been, and for so long as the Note remain outstanding will continue to be, furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Securities which have been requested by the Buyer or its advisors. The Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been, and for so long as the Note remain outstanding will continue to be, afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company has not disclosed to the Buyer any material nonpublic information and will not disclose such information unless such information is disclosed to the public prior to or promptly following such disclosure to the Buyer. Neither such inquiries nor any other due diligence investigation conducted by Buyer or any of its advisors or representatives shall modify, amend or affect Buyer’s right to rely on the Company’s representations and warranties contained in Section 3 below. The Buyer understands that its investment in the Securities involves a significant degree of risk. The Buyer is not aware of any facts that may constitute a breach of any of the Company's representations and warranties made herein.

 

e.        Governmental Review . The Buyer understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed upon or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Securities.

 

f.        Transfer or Re-sale . The Buyer understands that (i) the sale or re-sale of the Securities has not been and is not being registered under the 1933 Act or any applicable state securities laws, and the Securities may not be transferred unless (a) the Securities are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the 1933 Act, (b) the Buyer shall have delivered to the Company, at the cost of the Buyer, an opinion of counsel that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions to the effect that the Securities to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company, (c) the Securities are sold or transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”) of the Buyer who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the Securities only in accordance with this Section 2(f) and who is an Accredited Investor, (d) the Securities are sold pursuant to Rule 144, or (e) the Securities are sold pursuant to Regulation S under the 1933 Act (or a successor rule) (“Regulation S”), and the Buyer shall have delivered to the Company, at the cost of the Buyer, an opinion of counsel that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in corporate transactions, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company; (ii) any sale of such Securities made in reliance on Rule 144 may be made only in accordance with the terms of said Rule and further, if said Rule is not applicable, any re-sale of such Securities under circumstances in which the seller (or the person through whom the sale is made) may be deemed to be an underwriter (as that term is defined in the 1933 Act) may require compliance with some other exemption under the 1933 Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder; and (iii) neither the Company nor any other person is under any obligation to register such Securities under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder (in each case). Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else contained herein to the contrary, the Securities may be pledged as collateral in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement.

 

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g.        Legends . The Buyer understands that the Note and, until such time as the Conversion Shares have been registered under the 1933 Act may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, the Conversion Shares may bear a restrictive legend in substantially the following form (and a stop-transfer order may be placed against transfer of the certificates for such Securities):

 

“NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.”

 

The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Company shall issue a certificate without such legend to the holder of any Security upon which it is stamped, if, unless otherwise required by applicable state securities laws, (a) such Security is registered for sale under an effective registration statement filed under the 1933 Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, or (b) such holder provides the Company with an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Security may be made without registration under the 1933 Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company so that the sale or transfer is effected. The Buyer agrees to sell all Securities, including those represented by a certificate(s) from which the legend has been removed, in compliance with applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any. In the event that the Company does not accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Buyer with respect to the transfer of Securities pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144 or Regulation S, within 2 business days, it will be considered an Event of Default under the Note.

 

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h.        Authorization and Power . Buyer has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and to advance the Purchase Price and accept the Note. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Buyer, and the consummation by the Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and no further consent or authorization of Buyer is required. This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Buyer and constitutes, or shall constitute, when executed and delivered, a valid and binding obligation of the Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

i.        No Market Manipulation . Buyer has not taken, and will not take, directly or indirectly, any action designed to, or that might reasonably be expected to, cause or result in stabilization or manipulation of the price of the Common Stock, to facilitate the sale or resale of the Conversion Shares or affect the price at which the Conversion Shares may be issued or resold.

 

j.        Residency . The Buyer is a resident of the jurisdiction set forth immediately below the Buyer’s name on the signature pages hereto.

 

3. Representations and Warranties of the Company . The Company represents and warrants to the Buyer that:

 

a.        Organization and Qualification . The Company and each of its subsidiaries, if any, is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated, with full power and authority (corporate and other) to own, lease, use and operate its properties and to carry on its business as and where now owned, leased, used, operated and conducted.

 

b.        Authorization; Enforcement . (i) The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, the Note and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to issue the Securities, in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, (ii) the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including without limitation, the issuance of the Note and the issuance and reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion or exercise thereof) have been duly authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors and no further consent or authorization of the Company, its Board of Directors, or its shareholders is required, (iii) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company by its authorized representative, and such authorized representative is the true and official representative with authority to sign this Agreement and the other documents executed in connection herewith and bind the Company accordingly, and (iv) this Agreement constitutes, and upon execution and delivery by the Company of the Note, each of such instruments will constitute, a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms.

 

c.        Issuance of Shares . The Conversion Shares are duly authorized and reserved for issuance and, upon conversion of the Note in accordance with its respective terms, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Company and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof.

 

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d.        Acknowledgment of Dilution . The Company understands and acknowledges the potentially dilutive effect to the Common Stock upon the issuance of the Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Note. The Company further acknowledges that its obligation to issue Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Note in accordance with this Agreement, the Note is absolute and unconditional regardless of the dilutive effect that such issuance may have on the ownership interests of other shareholders of the Company.

 

e.        No Conflicts . The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Note by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including, without limitation, the issuance and reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares) will not (i) conflict with or result in a violation of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws, or (ii) violate or conflict with, or result in a breach of any provision of, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both could become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture, patent, patent license or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws and regulations and regulations of any self-regulatory organizations to which the Company or its securities are subject) applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or by which any property or asset of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or affected (except for such conflicts, defaults, terminations, amendments, accelerations, cancellations and violations as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect). All consents, authorizations, orders, filings and registrations which the Company is required to obtain pursuant to the preceding sentence have been obtained or effected on or prior to the date hereof. The Company is not in violation of the listing requirements of the OTC Markets Exchange (the “OTC MARKETS”) and does not reasonably anticipate that the Common Stock will be delisted by the OTC MARKETS in the foreseeable future, nor are the Company’s securities “chilled” by FINRA. The Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing.

 

f.        Absence of Litigation . Except as disclosed in the Company’s public filings or as disclosed on the Schedules hereto, there is no action, suit, claim, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting the Company or any of its subsidiaries, or their officers or directors in their capacity as such, that could have a material adverse effect. Schedule 3(f) contains a complete list and summary description of any pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened proceeding against or affecting the Company or any of its subsidiaries, without regard to whether it would have a material adverse effect. The Company and its subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing.

 

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g.        Acknowledgment Regarding Buyer’ Purchase of Securities . The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Buyer is acting solely in the capacity of arm’s length purchasers with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. The Company further acknowledges that the Buyer is not acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company (or in any similar capacity) with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and any statement made by the Buyer or any of its respective representatives or agents in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby is not advice or a recommendation and is merely incidental to the Buyer’ purchase of the Securities. The Company further represents to the Buyer that the Company’s decision to enter into this Agreement has been based solely on the independent evaluation of the Company and its representatives.

 

h.        No Integrated Offering . Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, nor any person acting on its or their behalf, has directly or indirectly made any offers or sales in any security or solicited any offers to buy any security under circumstances that would require registration under the 1933 Act of the issuance of the Securities to the Buyer. The issuance of the Securities to the Buyer will not be integrated with any other issuance of the Company’s securities (past, current or future) for purposes of any shareholder approval provisions applicable to the Company or its securities.

 

i.        Title to Property . The Company and its subsidiaries have good and marketable title in fee simple to all real property and good and marketable title to all personal property owned by them which is material to the business of the Company and its subsidiaries, in each case free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and defects except such as are described in Schedule 3(i) or such as would not have a material adverse effect. Any real property and facilities held under lease by the Company and its subsidiaries are held by them under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases with such exceptions as would not have a material adverse effect.

 

j.        Bad Actor . No officer or director of the Company would be disqualified under Rule 506(d) of the Securities Act as amended on the basis of being a "bad actor" as that term is established in the September 19, 2013 Small Entity Compliance Guide published by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

k.        Breach of Representations and Warranties by the Company . If the Company breaches any of the representations or warranties set forth in this Section 3, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an Event of default under the Note.

 

4. COVENANTS.

 

a.        Expenses . At the Closing, the Company shall reimburse Buyer for expenses incurred by them in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other agreements to be executed in connection herewith (“Documents”), including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ and consultants’ fees and expenses, transfer agent fees, fees for stock quotation services, fees relating to any amendments or modifications of the Documents or any consents or waivers of provisions in the Documents, fees for the preparation of opinions of counsel, escrow fees, and costs of restructuring the transactions contemplated by the Documents. When possible, the Company must pay these fees directly, otherwise the Company must make immediate payment for reimbursement to the Buyer for all fees and expenses immediately upon written notice by the Buyer or the submission of an invoice by the Buyer.

 

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b.        Listing . The Company shall promptly secure the listing of the Conversion Shares upon each national securities exchange or automated quotation system, if any, upon which shares of Common Stock are then listed (subject to official notice of issuance) and, so long as the Buyer owns any of the Securities, shall maintain, so long as any other shares of Common Stock shall be so listed, such listing of all Conversion Shares from time to time issuable upon conversion of the Note. The Company will obtain and, so long as the Buyer owns any of the Securities, maintain the listing and trading of its Common Stock on the OTC MARKETS or any equivalent replacement exchange, the Nasdaq National Market (“Nasdaq”), the Nasdaq SmallCap Market (“Nasdaq SmallCap”), the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), or the American Stock Exchange (“AMEX”) and will comply in all respects with the Company’s reporting, filing and other obligations under the bylaws or rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and such exchanges, as applicable. The Company shall promptly provide to the Buyer copies of any notices it receives from the OTC MARKETS and any other exchanges or quotation systems on which the Common Stock is then listed regarding the continued eligibility of the Common Stock for listing on such exchanges and quotation systems.

 

c.        Corporate Existence . So long as the Buyer beneficially owns any Note, the Company shall maintain its corporate existence and shall not sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, except in the event of a merger or consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, where the surviving or successor entity in such transaction (i) assumes the Company’s obligations hereunder and under the agreements and instruments entered into in connection herewith and (ii) is a publicly traded corporation whose Common Stock is listed for trading on the OTC MARKETS, Nasdaq, Nasdaq SmallCap, NYSE or AMEX.

 

d.        No Integration . The Company shall not make any offers or sales of any security (other than the Securities) under circumstances that would require registration of the Securities being offered or sold hereunder under the 1933 Act or cause the offering of the Securities to be integrated with any other offering of securities by the Company for the purpose of any stockholder approval provision applicable to the Company or its securities.

 

e.        Restricted Shares. The Company shall issue 110,000 restricted shares of Common Stock to the Buyer as additional consideration for the purchase of the Note. The Company will use its best efforts to have the shares registered.

 

f.        Warrants. The Company shall issue the Buyer a five (5) year warrant to purchase 350,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.20 per share.

 

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g.        PiggyBack Rights . While the Notes are outstanding, the Company will not effect a registration statement without including the shares issuable upon conversion of all notes and warrants issued to the Buyer.

 

h.        Breach of Covenants . If the Company breaches any of the covenants set forth in this Section 4, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an event of default under the Note.

 

5. Governing Law; Miscellaneous .

 

a.        Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be brought only in the state courts of New York or in the federal courts located in the state and county of New York. The parties to this Agreement hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens . The Company and Buyer waive trial by jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney's fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Agreement or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of any agreement. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or any other Transaction Document by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.

 

b.        Counterparts; Signatures by Facsimile . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party. This Agreement, once executed by a party, may be delivered to the other party hereto by facsimile transmission of a copy of this Agreement bearing the signature of the party so delivering this Agreement.

 

c.        Headings . The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement.

 

d.        Severability . In the event that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any provision hereof which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.

 

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e.        Entire Agreement; Amendments . This Agreement and the instruments referenced herein contain the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters covered herein and therein and, except as specifically set forth herein or therein, neither the Company nor the Buyer makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. No provision of this Agreement may be waived or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the majority in interest of the Buyer.

 

f.        Notices . All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, (iv) via electronic mail or (v) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, or facsimile, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or delivery via electronic mail, or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be:

 

If to the Company, to:

Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.

202 S. Dean Street

Englewood, NJ 07631

Attn: Jeremy Frommer, CEO

 

If to the Buyer:

CROSSOVER CAPITAL FUND I, LLC

365 Ericksen Ave. NE #315

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Attn: Ken Lustig, Manager

 

Each party shall provide notice to the other party of any change in address.

 

g.        Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and assigns. Neither the Company nor the Buyer shall assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Buyer may assign its rights hereunder to any person that purchases Securities in a private transaction from the Buyer or to any of its “affiliates,” as that term is defined under the 1934 Act, without the consent of the Company.

 

h.        Third Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person.

 

i.        Survival . The representations and warranties of the Company and the agreements and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive the closing hereunder notwithstanding any due diligence investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Buyer. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer and all their officers, directors, employees and agents for loss or damage arising as a result of or related to any breach or alleged breach by the Company of any of its representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement or any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, including advancement of expenses as they are incurred.

 

j.        Further Assurances . Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

k.        No Strict Construction . The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party.

 

l.        Remedies . The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Buyer by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Agreement will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Agreement, that the Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Buyer and the Company have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

 

By: /s/ Jeremy Frommer  
  Jeremy Frommer, CEO  

 

CROSSOVER CAPITAL FUND I, LLC.

 

By:    
Name: Ken Lustig  
Title:   Manager  

 

AGGREGATE SUBSCRIPTION AMOUNT:

 

Aggregate Principal Amount of the Notes:   $ 222,222.00  

 

Aggregate Purchase Price:

 

Note 1: $222,222.00 less $22,222.00 in OID and less $11,111.10 in legal fees

 

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EXHIBIT A

NOTE 1- $222,222.00

 

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EXHIBIT B

Common Stock Purchase Warrant

 

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Schedule 3(f)

 

Penthouse Global Media, et al. v. Guccione Collection, LLC et al, (Case 2:17-cv-04980-PA- FFM filed in the United States District Court Central District of California), filed on July 6, 2017.

 

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

THIS NOTE AND THE COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION OF THIS NOTE (THE “SECURITIES”) HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ ACT’ ), OR QUALIFIED UNDER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY ONLY BE ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO SUCH SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT AND QUALIFICATION UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW WITHOUT AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION ARE NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE ACT OR RECEIPT OF A NO-ACTION LETTER FROM THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.

 

US $222,222.00

 

JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

8.5% CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE

NOTE DUE APRIL 11, 2018

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) promises to pay to the order of CROSSOVER CAPITAL FUND I, LLC and its authorized successors and permit- ted assigns (“ Holder ”), the aggregate principal face amount of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thou- sand Two Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars (U.S. $222,222.00) on April 11, 2018 (“ Maturity Date ”) and to pay interest on the principal amount outstanding hereunder at the rate of 8.5% per annum commencing on July 11, 2017. This Note contains a 10% OID such that the purchase price is $200,000. The interest will be paid to the Holder in whose name this Note is registered on the records of the Company regarding registration and transfers of this Note. The principal of, and interest on, this Note are payable at 365 Ericksen Ave. NE #315, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, initially, and if changed, last appearing on the records of the Company as designated in writing by the Holder hereof from time to time. The Company will pay each interest payment and the out- standing principal due upon this Note before or on the Maturity Date, less any amounts required by law to be deducted or withheld, to the Holder of this Note by check or wire transfer addressed to such Holder at the last address appearing on the records of the Company. The forwarding of such check or wire transfer shall constitute a payment of outstanding principal hereunder and shall satisfy and discharge the liability for principal on this Note to the extent of the sum represented by such check or wire transfer. Interest shall be payable in Common Stock (as defined below) pursu- ant to paragraph 4(b) herein.

 

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This Note is subject to the following additional provisions:

 

1.         This Note is exchangeable for an equal aggregate principal amount of Notes of different authorized denominations, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same. No ser- vice charge will be made for such registration or transfer or exchange, except that Holder shall pay any tax or other governmental charges payable in connection therewith.

 

2.         The Company shall be entitled to withhold from all payments any amounts required to be withheld under applicable laws.

 

3.         This Note may be transferred or exchanged only in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“ Act ”) and applicable state securities laws. Any attempted transfer to a non-qualifying party shall be treated by the Company as void. Prior to due present- ment for transfer of this Note, the Company and any agent of the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is duly registered on the Company’s records as the owner hereof for all other purposes, whether or not this Note be overdue, and neither the Company nor any such agent shall be affected or bound by notice to the contrary. Any Holder of this Note electing to exercise the right of conversion set forth in Section 4(a) hereof, in addition to the requirements set forth in Section 4(a), and any prospective transferee of this Note, also is required to give the Company written confirmation that this Note is being converted (“ Notice of Conversion ”) in the form an- nexed hereto as Exhibit A . The date of receipt (including receipt by telecopy) of such Notice of Conversion shall be the Conversion Date.

 

4.         (a) The Holder of this Note is entitled, at its option, at any time on or after 180 days from the Issuance Date, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of this Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock (the “ Common Stock ”) at a price (“ Conversion Price ”) for each share of Common Stock equal to the lower of (i) $0.20 per share, or (ii) 70% of the lowest VWAP of the Common Stock as reported on the National Quota- tions Bureau OTC exchange which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the Common Stock may be traded in the future (“ Exchange ”), for the ten prior trading days includ- ing the day upon which a Notice of Conversion is received by the Company (provided such Notice of Conversion is delivered by fax or other electronic method of communication to the Company after 4 P.M. Eastern Standard or Daylight Savings Time if the Holder wishes to include the same day closing price). However, if the shares are issuable upon conversion of the Note in the S-1 registration , then the Conversion Price shall equal to 85% of the lowest VWAP of the Common Stock for the ten prior trading days including the day upon which a Notice of Conversion is re- ceived by the Company. If the shares have not been delivered within 3 business days, the Notice of Conversion may be rescinded. Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of Common Stock to the Holder within 3 business days of receipt by the Company of the Notice of Conversion. Accrued, but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. No frac- tional shares or scrip representing fractions of shares will be issued on conversion, but the number of shares issuable shall be rounded to the nearest whole share. To the extent the Conversion Price of the Company’s Common Stock closes below the par value per share, the Company will take all steps necessary to solicit the consent of the stockholders to reduce the par value to the lowest value possible under law. The Company agrees to honor all conversions submitted pending this increase. In the event the Company’s shares are not DWAC eligible, the Conversion Price shall be decreased to 65% instead of 70% if not issuable upon conversion of the Note in the S-1 registration or to 80% if issuable upon conversion of the Note in the S-1 registration. In no event shall the Holder be allowed to effect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of Company Com- mon Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its affiliates would exceed 9.9% of the outstand- ing shares of the Common Stock of the Company. The conversion discount and look back period will be adjusted on a ratchet basis if the Company offers a more favorable conversion discount (whether through a straight discount or in combination with an original issue discount) or look back period to another party while this note is in effect.

 

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(b)       Interest on any unpaid principal balance of this Note shall be paid at the rate of 8.5% per annum. Interest shall be paid by the Company in cash or, after the 6th month anniver- sary of this note, in Common Stock (“Interest Shares”). Holder may, at any time, send in a Notice of Conversion to the Company for Interest Shares based on the formula provided in Section 4(a) above. The dollar amount converted into Interest Shares shall be all or a portion of the accrued interest calculated on the unpaid principal balance of this Note to the date of such notice.

 

(c)       During the first six months this Note is in effect, the Company may redeem this Note by paying to the Holder an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 30 days this Note is in effect, then for an amount equal to 140% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 31st day this Note is in effect, but less than the 180th day this Note is in effect, then for an amount equal to 150% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest. This Note may not be redeemed after 180 days. The redemption must be closed and paid for within 3 business days of the Company sending the redemption demand or the redemption will be invalid and the Company may not redeem this Note. Such redemption must be closed and funded within 3 days of giving notice of redemption of the right to redeem shall be null and void.

 

(d)       Upon (i) a transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to any person in a single transaction or series of related transactions, (ii) a reclassification, capital reorganization or other change or exchange of outstanding shares of the Common Stock, other than a forward or reverse stock split or stock dividend, or (iii) any consolidation or merger of the Com- pany with or into another person or entity in which the Company is not the surviving entity (other than a merger which is effected solely to change the jurisdiction of incorporation of the Company and results in a reclassification, conversion or exchange of outstanding shares of Common Stock solely into shares of Common Stock) (each of items (i), (ii) and (iii) being referred to as a “Sale Event”), then, in each case, the Company shall, upon request of the Holder, redeem this Note in cash for 150% of the principal amount, plus accrued but unpaid interest through the date of re- demption, or at the election of the Holder, such Holder may convert the unpaid principal amount of this Note (together with the amount of accrued but unpaid interest) into shares of Common Stock immediately prior to such Sale Event at the Conversion Price.

 

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(e)       In case of any Sale Event (not to include a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets) in connection with which this Note is not redeemed or converted, the Com- pany shall cause effective provision to be made so that the Holder of this Note shall have the right thereafter, by converting this Note, to purchase or convert this Note into the kind and number of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such reclassifica- tion, capital reorganization or other change, consolidation or merger by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock that could have been purchased upon exercise of the Note and at the same Conversion Price, as defined in this Note, immediately prior to such Sale Event. The forego- ing provisions shall similarly apply to successive Sale Events. If the consideration received by the holders of Common Stock is other than cash, the value shall be as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company or successor person or entity acting in good faith.

 

5.        No provision of this Note shall alter or impair the obligation of the Com- pany, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of, and interest on, this Note at the time, place, and rate, and in the form, herein prescribed.

 

6.        The Company hereby expressly waives demand and presentment for pay- ment, notice of non-payment, protest, notice of protest, notice of dishonor, notice of acceleration or intent to accelerate, and diligence in taking any action to collect amounts called for hereunder and shall be directly and primarily liable for the payment of all sums owing and to be owing hereto.

 

7.        The Company agrees to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, which may be incurred by the Holder in collecting any amount due under this Note.

 

8.        If one or more of the following described “Events of Default” shall occur:

 

(a)       The Company shall default in the payment of principal or interest on this Note or any other note issued to the Holder by the Company; or

 

(b)       Any of the representations or warranties made by the Company herein or in any certificate or financial or other written statements heretofore or hereafter furnished by or on behalf of the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of this Note, or the Securities Purchase Agreement under which this note was issued shall be false or misleading in any respect; or

 

(c)       The Company shall fail to perform or observe, in any respect, any material covenant, term, provision, condition, agreement or obligation of the Company under this Note or any other note issued to the Holder; or

 

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(d)       The Company shall (1) become insolvent; (2) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they mature; (3) make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or commence proceedings for its dissolution; (4) apply for or consent to the appointment of a trustee, liquidator or receiver for its or for a substantial part of its property or business; (5) file a petition for bankruptcy relief, consent to the filing of such petition or have filed against it an involuntary petition for bankruptcy relief, all under federal or state laws as applicable; or

 

(e)        A trustee, liquidator or receiver shall be appointed for the Company or for a substantial part of its property or business without its consent and shall not be discharged within sixty (60) days after such appointment; or

 

(f)        Any governmental agency or any court of competent jurisdiction at the in- stance of any governmental agency shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial portion of the properties or assets of the Company; or

 

(g)        One or more money judgments, writs or warrants of attachment, or similar process, in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in the aggregate, shall be entered or filed against the Company or any of its properties or other assets and shall remain unpaid, unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of fifteen (15) days or in any event later than five (5) days prior to the date of any proposed sale thereunder; provided, however, that the lawsuit captioned Pent- house Global Media, et al. v. Guccione Collection, LLC et al, (Case 2:17-cv-04980-PA-FFM filed in the United States District Court Central District of California), filed on July 6, 2017 shall not be considered an “Event of Default” pursuant to this Section 8 or any of the agreements related to the issuance of this Note; or

 

(h)        If at any point subsequent to the Issuance Date but prior to the Maturity Date, the Company defaults on or breaches any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and fails to cure such default within the appropriate grace period; or

 

(i)         The Company shall have its Common Stock delisted from an exchange (in- cluding the OTC Market exchange) or, if the Common Stock trades on an exchange, then trading in the Common Stock shall be suspended for more than 10 consecutive days;

 

(j)         If a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company on the date hereof are no longer serving as members of the Board;

 

(k)        Subject to registration or the availability of Rule 144, the Company shall not deliver to the Holder the Common Stock pursuant to paragraph 4 herein without restrictive legend within 3 business days of its receipt of a Notice of Conversion; or

 

(l)         The Company shall not replenish the reserve set forth in Section 12, within 3 business days of the request of the Holder.

 

(m)       The Company shall not be “current” in its filings, which shall include no- tices of late filing, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

(n)        The Company shall lose the “bid” price for its stock in a market (including the OTC marketplace or other exchange).

 

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Then, or at any time thereafter, unless cured within 5 days, and in each and every such case, unless such Event of Default shall have been waived in writing by the Holder (which waiver shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default) at the option of the Holder and in the Holder’s sole discretion, the Holder may consider this Note immediately due and payable, without present- ment, demand, protest or (further) notice of any kind (other than notice of acceleration), all of which are hereby expressly waived, anything herein or in any note or other instruments contained to the contrary notwithstanding, and the Holder may immediately, and without expiration of any period of grace, enforce any and all of the Holder’s rights and remedies provided herein or any other rights or remedies afforded by law. Upon an Event of Default, interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 19% per annum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by law. In the event of a breach of Section 8(k) the penalty shall be $250 per day the shares are not issued beginning on the 4th day after the conversion notice was delivered to the Company. This penalty shall increase to $500 per day beginning on the 10th day. The penalty for a breach of Section 8(n) shall be an increase of the outstanding principal amounts by 20%. In case of a breach of Section 8(i), the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase by 50%. Further, if a breach of Section 8(m) occurs or is continuing after the 6 month anniversary of the Note, then the Holder shall be entitled to use the lowest closing bid price during the delinquency period as a base price for the conversion. For example, if the lowest closing bid price during the delinquency period is $0.01 per share and the conversion discount is 50% the Holder may elect to convert future conversions at $0.005 per share. If this Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase by 10%.

 

If the Holder shall commence an action or proceeding to enforce any provisions of this Note, in- cluding, without limitation, engaging an attorney, then if the Holder prevails in such action, the Holder shall be reimbursed by the Company for its attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred in the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such action or proceeding.

 

Make-Whole for Failure to Deliver Loss. At the Holder’s election, if the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the conversion shares by the by the 3rd business day following the delivery of a Notice of Conversion to the Company and if the Holder incurs a Failure to Deliver Loss, then at any time the Holder may provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Failure to Deliver Loss and the Company must make the Holder whole as follows:

 

Failure to Deliver Loss = [(Highest VWAP for the 30 trading days on or after the day of exercise) x (Number of conversion shares)]

 

The Company must pay the Failure to Deliver Loss by cash payment, and any such cash payment must be made by the third business day from the time of the Holder’s written notice to the Com- pany.

 

9.         In case any provision of this Note is held by a court of competent jurisdic- tion to be excessive in scope or otherwise invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be ad- justed rather than voided, if possible, so that it is enforceable to the maximum extent possible, and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Note will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

 

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10.       Neither this Note nor any term hereof may be amended, waived, discharged or terminated other than by a written instrument signed by the Company and the Holder.

 

11.       The Company represents that it is not a “shell” issuer and has never been a “shell” issuer or that if it previously has been a “shell” issuer that at least 12 months have passed since the Company has reported form 10 type information indicating it is no longer a “shell issuer. Further. The Company will instruct its counsel to either (i) write a 144 opinion to allow for sala- bility of the conversion shares or (ii) accept such opinion from Holder’s counsel.

 

12.       The Company shall issue irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 4,425,000 shares of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note (the “Share Reserve”). Upon full conversion of this Note, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled. The Company shall pay all costs associated with issuing and delivering the shares. If such amounts are to be paid by the Holder, it may deduct such amounts from the Conversion Price. The company should at all times reserve a minimum of three times the amount of shares required if the note would be fully converted. The Holder may reasonably request increases from time to time to re- serve such amounts. The Company will instruct its transfer agent to provide the outstanding share information to the Holder in connection with its conversions.

 

13.       The Company will give the Holder direct notice of any corporate actions, including but not limited to name changes, stock splits, recapitalizations etc. This notice shall be given to the Holder as soon as possible under law.

 

14.       If it shall be found that any interest or other amount deemed interest due hereunder violates the applicable law governing usury, the applicable provision shall automatically be revised to equal the maximum rate of interest or other amount deemed interest permitted under applicable law. The Company covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not seek to claim or take advantage of any law that would prohibit or forgive the Company from paying all or a portion of the principal or interest on this Note.

 

15.       This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York applicable to contracts made and wholly to be performed within the State of New York and shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of each party hereto. The Holder and the Company hereby mutually waive trial by jury and consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the courts of the State of New York or in the Federal courts sitting in the county or city of New York. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and the facsimile transmission of an executed counterpart to this Agreement shall be effective as an original.

  

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Note to be duly executed by an officer thereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: July 11, 2017

 

  JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Jeremy Frommer
     
  Title:  CEO

  

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EXHIBIT A

 

NOTICE OF CONVERSION

 

(To be Executed by the Registered Holder in order to Convert the Note)

 

The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to convert $             of the above Note into           Shares of Common Stock of          Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (“Shares”) according to the conditions set forth in such Note, as of the date written below.

 

If Shares are to be issued in the name of a person other than the undersigned, the undersigned will pay all transfer and other taxes and charges payable with respect thereto.

  

Date of Conversion:     

Applicable Conversion Price:     

Signature:    
  [Print Name of Holder and Title of Signer]  

 

Address:    
     

 

SSN or EIN:    

Shares are to be registered in the following name:     

 

Name:    

Address:    

Tel:    
Fax:    

SSN or EIN:    

 

Shares are to be sent or delivered to the following account:

 

Account Name:    

Address:    

 

 

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Exhibit 10.3

 

FIRST AMENDMENT TO 8.5% CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE NOTE DUE APRIL 11, 2018

  

This FIRST AMENDMENT TO 8.5% CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE NOTE (“First Amendment”) is entered into by and between JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC., a Nevada corporation (the “Borrower”), and CROSSOVER CAPITAL FUND I, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, (the “Lender”). Borrower and Lender are sometimes individually referred to in this First Amendment as “Party” and collectively as “Parties”. This First Amendment shall be effective on the first date on which it is signed by both of the Parties (“Effective Date”).

 

RECITALS

 

A.     The Parties previously entered into that certain 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement on or around July11, 2017 (the “Note Agreement”) (the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note referred to as the “Note”).

 

B.     The Parties now desire to amend the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement as set forth in this First Amendment.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES SET FORTH IN THIS FIRST AMENDMENT AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

 

1. Amendments.

 

1.1 Section 4(c) of the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows: The Company may redeem this Note by paying to the Lender an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption of the Note is on or prior to September 13, 2017, then for an amount equal to 117.5% of the face amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period or (ii) if the redemption of this Note after September 13, 2017 but less than the 180 th day of this Note, then for an amount equal to 150% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest (the day of such a redemption if and when it occurs, the “Redemption Date”). In the event the Company redeems the Note on or prior to September 13, 2017, the Company will offer to repurchase, on the Redemption Date, the shares the Lender received as additional consideration for the purchase of the Note pursuant to Section 4(e) of the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Consideration Shares”) at a price of $0.14079 per share, which represents the volume weighted average closing price for the five trading day period from August 31, 2017 through September 7, 2017 (the “Share Repurchase”). The Lender is under no obligation to sell the Consideration Shares pursuant to the Share Repurchase offer, and the Share Repurchase offer will expire at 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on the Redemption Date. The Lender should notify the Borrower in writing delivered by overnight mail, email or facsimile transmission if it chooses to accept the Share Repurchase offer. Funds for the accrued interest, Note Redemption and Share Repurchase (if lender chooses to accept the Share Repurchase offer) will be paid to the Lender in a single wire transfer (per Lender’s wiring instruction included herein on Exhibit A) within 24 hours. This Note may not be redeemed after 180 days.

 

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Funds due Lender in the event the Company redeems the Note on or before September 13, 2017:

 

Redemption Date:   Note Redemption     Accrued Interest    

Total

Without Share Repurchase

   

Share
Repurchase

   

Total

With Share

Repurchase

 
September 11, 2017   $ 261,110.85     $ 3,253.08     $ 264,363.93     $ 15,486.90     $ 279,850.83  
September 12, 2017   $ 261,110.85     $ 3,305.55     $ 264,416.40     $ 15,486.90     $ 279,903.30  
September 13, 2017   $ 261,110.85     $ 3,358.02     $ 264,468.87     $ 15,486.90     $ 279,955.77  

 

2        Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals set forth above, including the defined terms therein, are true and correct and are hereby incorporated in this First Amendment by this reference as if restated in full.

 

3        Defined Terms. All initially-capitalized terms used in this First Amendment and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them, respectively, in the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement, unless otherwise expressly provided in this First Amendment.

 

4        No Other Amendments. Except as modified by this First Amendment, the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement remains binding on the Parties in full force and effect according to its terms.

 

5        Incorporation of First Amendment. From and after the Effective Date of this First Amendment, wherever the term “8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement” or “Agreement” appears in the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement, it shall be read and understood to mean the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement as amended by this First Amendment.

 

*** Signature Page Follows ***

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , Crossover Capital Fund I, LLC and Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. have executed this First Amendment as of the date written below:

 

JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

 

By: /s/ Jeremy Frommer   Date: September 8, 2017
  Jeremy Frommer, Chief Executive Officer    

  

CROSSOVER CAPITAL FUND I, LLC

 

By:     Date: September 8, 2017  
  Kenneth Lustig, Manager    

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

Company: Crossover Capital Fund I, LLC
Company Address: 365 Ericksen Ave NE, #315, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Bank Name: Wells Fargo Bank
Bank Address: 3001 78TH Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Bank Account Number: 889 746 7398
  ABA Routing Number (Wire): 121 000 248

 

 

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Exhibit 10.4

 

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

This SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of July 24, 2017, by and between Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. , a Nevada corporation, with headquarters located at 202 S. Dean Street, Englewood, NJ 07631 (the “Company”), and DiamondRock LLC, a New York limited liability company, with its address at 321 10th Avenue, Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92101 (the “Buyer”).

 

WHEREAS :

 

A.        The Company and the Buyer are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by the rules and regulations as promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”).

 

B.        Buyer desires to purchase and the Company desires to issue and sell, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement: (i) an 8.5% redeemable Debenture of the Company, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, in the aggregate principal amount of $50,000.00 (together with any Debenture(s) issued in replacement thereof or as a dividend thereon or otherwise with respect thereto in accordance with the terms thereof, the “Debenture”), convertible into shares of common stock of the Company (the “Conversion Shares”); and (ii) a five-year warrant, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, to purchase up to 78,750 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (the “Warrant”, and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrant, the “Warrant Shares”), upon the terms and subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in such Debenture. The Debenture shall have an original issue discount of approximately 10% such that the purchase price of the Debenture shall be $45,000.

 

C.        The Buyer wishes to purchase, upon the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, such principal amount of Debenture as is set forth immediately below its name on the signature pages hereto; and

 

NOW THEREFORE , the Company and the Buyer severally (and not jointly) hereby agree as follows:

 

1.         Purchase and Sale of Debenture.

 

a.         Purchase of Debenture and Warrant . On each of the Closing Dates (as defined below), the Company shall issue and sell to the Buyer and the Buyer agrees to purchase from the Company such principal amount of Debenture and Warrant as is set forth immediately below the Buyer’s name on the signature pages hereto.

 

 

 

 

b.         Form of Payment . On the Closing Date (as defined below), (i) the Buyer shall pay the purchase price for the Debenture and Warrant to be issued and sold to it at the Closing (as defined below) (the “Purchase Price”) by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the Company, in accordance with the Company’s written wiring instructions, against delivery of the Debenture and the Warrant in the principal amount equal to the Purchase Price as is set forth immediately below the Buyer’s name on the signature pages hereto, and (ii) the Company shall deliver such duly executed Debenture on behalf of the Company, to the Buyer, against delivery of such Purchase Price.

 

c.         Closing Date . The date and time of the first issuance and sale of the Debenture and Warrant pursuant to this Agreement (the “Closing Date”) shall be on or about July 24, 2017, or such other mutually agreed upon time. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur on the Closing Date at such location as may be agreed to by the parties.

 

2.         Buyer’s Representations and Warranties. The Buyer represents and warrants to the Company that:

 

a.         Investment Purpose . As of the date hereof, the Buyer is purchasing the Debenture Conversion Shares, Warrant and Warrant Shares (collectively, the “Securities”) for its own account and not with a present view towards the public sale or distribution thereof, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted from registration under the 1933 Act and has no direct or indirect arrangement or understandings with any other person or entity to distribute or regarding the distribution of such Securities; provided , however , that by making the representations herein, the Buyer does not agree to hold any of the Securities for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to dispose of the Securities at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption under the 1933 Act.

 

b.         Accredited Investor Status . The Buyer is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D (an “Accredited Investor”). The Buyer is experienced in investments and business matters, has made investments of a speculative nature and has purchased securities of United States publicly-owned companies in private placements in the past and, with its representatives, has such knowledge and experience in financial, tax and other business matters as to enable the Buyer to utilize the information made available by the Company to evaluate the merits and risks of, and to make an informed investment decision with respect to, the proposed purchase, which the Buyer hereby agrees represents a speculative investment. The Buyer has the authority and is duly and legally qualified to purchase and own the Securities. The Buyer is able to bear the risk of such investment for an indefinite period and to afford a complete loss thereof.

 

c.         Reliance on Exemptions . The Buyer understands that the Securities are being offered and sold to it in reliance upon specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying upon the truth and accuracy of, and the Buyer’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of the Buyer set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of the Buyer to acquire the Securities.

 

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d.         Information . The Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been, and for so long as the Debenture remain outstanding will continue to be, furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Securities which have been requested by the Buyer or its advisors. The Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been, and for so long as the Debenture remain outstanding will continue to be, afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company has not disclosed to the Buyer any material nonpublic information and will not disclose such information unless such information is disclosed to the public prior to or promptly following such disclosure to the Buyer. Neither such inquiries nor any other due diligence investigation conducted by Buyer or any of its advisors or representatives shall modify, amend or affect Buyer’s right to rely on the Company’s representations and warranties contained in Section 3 below. The Buyer understands that its investment in the Securities involves a significant degree of risk. The Buyer is not aware of any facts that may constitute a breach of any of the Company's representations and warranties made herein.

 

e.         Governmental Review . The Buyer understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed upon or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Securities.

 

f.         Transfer or Re-sale . The Buyer understands that (i) the sale or re-sale of the Securities has not been and is not being registered under the 1933 Act or any applicable state securities laws, and the Securities may not be transferred unless (a) the Securities are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the 1933 Act, (b) the Buyer shall have delivered to the Company, at the cost of the Buyer, an opinion of counsel that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions to the effect that the Securities to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company, (c) the Securities are sold or transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”) of the Buyer who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the Securities only in accordance with this Section 2(f) and who is an Accredited Investor, (d) the Securities are sold pursuant to Rule 144, or (e) the Securities are sold pursuant to Regulation S under the 1933 Act (or a successor rule) (“Regulation S”), and the Buyer shall have delivered to the Company, at the cost of the Buyer, an opinion of counsel that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in corporate transactions, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company; (ii) any sale of such Securities made in reliance on Rule 144 may be made only in accordance with the terms of said Rule and further, if said Rule is not applicable, any re-sale of such Securities under circumstances in which the seller (or the person through whom the sale is made) may be deemed to be an underwriter (as that term is defined in the 1933 Act) may require compliance with some other exemption under the 1933 Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder; and (iii) neither the Company nor any other person is under any obligation to register such Securities under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder (in each case). Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else contained herein to the contrary, the Securities may be pledged as collateral in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement.

 

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g.         Legends . The Buyer understands that the Debenture and, until such time as the Conversion Shares have been registered under the 1933 Act may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, the Conversion Shares may bear a restrictive legend in substantially the following form (and a stop-transfer order may be placed against transfer of the certificates for such Securities):

 

“NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.”

 

The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Company shall issue a certificate without such legend to the holder of any Security upon which it is stamped, if, unless otherwise required by applicable state securities laws, (a) such Security is registered for sale under an effective registration statement filed under the 1933 Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, or (b) such holder provides the Company with an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Security may be made without registration under the 1933 Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company so that the sale or transfer is effected. The Buyer agrees to sell all Securities, including those represented by a certificate(s) from which the legend has been removed, in compliance with applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any. In the event that the Company does not accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Buyer with respect to the transfer of Securities pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144 or Regulation S, within 2 business days, it will be considered an Event of Default under the Debenture.

 

h.         Authorization and Power . Buyer has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and to advance the Purchase Price and accept the Debenture.

 

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The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Buyer, and the consummation by the Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and no further consent or authorization of Buyer is required. This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Buyer and constitutes, or shall constitute, when executed and delivered, a valid and binding obligation of the Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

i.         No Market Manipulation . Buyer has not taken, and will not take, any action to cause manipulation of the price of the Common Stock.

 

j.         Residency . The Buyer is a resident of the jurisdiction set forth immediately below the Buyer’s name on the signature pages hereto.

 

3.         Representations and Warranties of the Company . The Company represents and warrants to the Buyer that:

 

a.         Organization and Qualification . The Company and each of its subsidiaries, if any, is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated, with full power and authority (corporate and other) to own, lease, use and operate its properties and to carry on its business as and where now owned, leased, used, operated and conducted.

 

b.         Authorization; Enforcement . (i) The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, the Debenture and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to issue the Securities, in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, (ii) the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Debenture by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including without limitation, the issuance of the Debenture and the issuance and reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion or exercise thereof) have been duly authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors and no further consent or authorization of the Company, its Board of Directors, or its shareholders is required, (iii) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company by its authorized representative, and such authorized representative is the true and official representative with authority to sign this Agreement and the other documents executed in connection herewith and bind the Company accordingly, and (iv) this Agreement constitutes, and upon execution and delivery by the Company of the Debenture, each of such instruments will constitute, a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms.

 

c.         Issuance of Shares . The Conversion Shares are duly authorized and reserved for issuance and, upon conversion of the Debenture in accordance with its respective terms, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Company and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof.

 

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d.         Acknowledgment of Dilution . The Company understands and acknowledges the potentially dilutive effect to the Common Stock upon the issuance of the Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Debenture. The Company further acknowledges that its obligation to issue Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Debenture in accordance with this Agreement, the Debenture is absolute and unconditional regardless of the dilutive effect that such issuance may have on the ownership interests of other shareholders of the Company.

 

e.         No Conflicts . The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Debenture by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including, without limitation, the issuance and reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares) will not (i) conflict with or result in a violation of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws, or (ii) violate or conflict with, or result in a breach of any provision of, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both could become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture, patent, patent license or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws and regulations and regulations of any self-regulatory organizations to which the Company or its securities are subject) applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or by which any property or asset of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or affected (except for such conflicts, defaults, terminations, amendments, accelerations, cancellations and violations as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect). All consents, authorizations, orders, filings and registrations which the Company is required to obtain pursuant to the preceding sentence have been obtained or effected on or prior to the date hereof. The Company is not in violation of the listing requirements of the OTC Markets Exchange (the “OTC MARKETS”) and does not reasonably anticipate that the Common Stock will be delisted by the OTC MARKETS in the foreseeable future, nor are the Company’s securities “chilled” by FINRA. The Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing.

 

f.         Absence of Litigation . Except as disclosed in the Company’s public filings or as disclosed on the Schedules hereto, there is no action, suit, claim, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting the Company or any of its subsidiaries, or their officers or directors in their capacity as such, that could have a material adverse effect. Schedule 3(f) contains a complete list and summary description of any pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened proceeding against or affecting the Company or any of its subsidiaries, without regard to whether it would have a material adverse effect. The Company and its subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing.

 

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g.         Acknowledgment Regarding Buyer’ Purchase of Securities . The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Buyer is acting solely in the capacity of arm’s length purchasers with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. The Company further acknowledges that the Buyer is not acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company (or in any similar capacity) with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and any statement made by the Buyer or any of its respective representatives or agents in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby is not advice or a recommendation and is merely incidental to the Buyer’ purchase of the Securities. The Company further represents to the Buyer that the Company’s decision to enter into this Agreement has been based solely on the independent evaluation of the Company and its representatives.

 

h.         No Integrated Offering . Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, nor any person acting on its or their behalf, has directly or indirectly made any offers or sales in any security or solicited any offers to buy any security under circumstances that would require registration under the 1933 Act of the issuance of the Securities to the Buyer. The issuance of the Securities to the Buyer will not be integrated with any other issuance of the Company’s securities (past, current or future) for purposes of any shareholder approval provisions applicable to the Company or its securities.

 

i.         Title to Property . The Company and its subsidiaries have good and marketable title in fee simple to all real property and good and marketable title to all personal property owned by them which is material to the business of the Company and its subsidiaries, in each case free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and defects except such as are described in Schedule 3(i) or such as would not have a material adverse effect. Any real property and facilities held under lease by the Company and its subsidiaries are held by them under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases with such exceptions as would not have a material adverse effect.

 

j.         Bad Actor . No officer or director of the Company would be disqualified under Rule 506(d) of the Securities Act as amended on the basis of being a "bad actor" as that term is established in the September 19, 2013 Small Entity Compliance Guide published by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

k.         Breach of Representations and Warranties by the Company . If the Company breaches any of the representations or warranties set forth in this Section 3, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an Event of default under the Debenture.

 

4.         COVENANTS .

 

a.         Expenses . At the Closing, the Company shall reimburse Buyer in the amount of $2,500.00 for expenses incurred bythem in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other agreements to be executed in connection herewith (“Documents”), and such amount shall be withheld by the Buyer from the purchase price of the Debenture.

 

b.         Listing . The Company shall promptly secure the listing of the Conversion Shares upon each national securities exchange or automated quotation system, if any, upon which shares of Common Stock are then listed (subject to official notice of issuance) and, so long as the Buyer owns any of the Securities, shall maintain, so long as any other shares of Common Stock shall be so listed, such listing of all Conversion Shares from time to time issuable upon conversion of the Debenture. The Company will obtain and, so long as the Buyer owns any of the Securities, maintain the listing and trading of its Common Stock on the OTC MARKETS or any equivalent replacement exchange, the Nasdaq National Market (“Nasdaq”), the Nasdaq SmallCap Market (“Nasdaq SmallCap”), the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), or the American Stock Exchange (“AMEX”) and will comply in all respects with the Company’s reporting, filing and other obligations under the bylaws or rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and such exchanges, as applicable. The Company shall promptly provide to the Buyer copies of any notices it receives from the OTC MARKETS and any other exchanges or quotation systems on which the Common Stock is then listed regarding the continued eligibility of the Common Stock for listing on such exchanges and quotation systems.

 

        
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c.         Corporate Existence . So long as the Buyer beneficially owns any Debenture, the Company shall maintain its corporate existence and shall not sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, except in the event of a merger or consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, where the surviving or successor entity in such transaction (i) assumes the Company’s obligations hereunder and under the agreements and instruments entered into in connection herewith and (ii) is a publicly traded corporation whose Common Stock is listed for trading on the OTC MARKETS, Nasdaq, Nasdaq SmallCap, NYSE or AMEX.

 

d.         No Integration . The Company shall not make any offers or sales of any security (other than the Securities) under circumstances that would require registration of the Securities being offered or sold hereunder under the 1933 Act or cause the offering of the Securities to be integrated with any other offering of securities by the Company for the purpose of any stockholder approval provision applicable to the Company or its securities.

 

e.         Restricted Shares. The Company shall issue 25,000 restricted shares of Common Stock to the Buyer and/or Buyer’s general partner as additional consideration for the purchase of the Debenture. The Company will use its best efforts to have the shares registered.

 

f.         Warrants. The Company shall issue the Buyer a five (5) year warrant to purchase 78,500 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.20 per share.

 

g.         PiggyBack Rights . While the Debenture is outstanding, the Company will not effect a registration statement without including the shares issuable upon conversion of the Debenture and warrants issued to the Buyer.

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h.         Breach of Covenants . If the Company breaches any of the covenants set forth in this Section 4, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an event of default under the Debenture.

 

5.         Governing Law; Miscellaneous .

 

a.         Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be brought only in the state courts of New York in the federal courts located in New York, NY. The parties to this Agreement hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens . The Company and Buyer waive trial by jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney's fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Agreement or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of any agreement. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or any other Transaction Document by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.

 

b.         Counterparts; Signatures by Facsimile . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party. This Agreement, once executed by a party, may be delivered to the other party hereto by facsimile transmission of a copy of this Agreement bearing the signature of the party so delivering this Agreement.

 

c.         Headings . The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement.

 

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d.         Severability . In the event that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any provision hereof which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.

 

e.         Entire Agreement; Amendments . This Agreement and the instruments referenced herein contain the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters covered herein and therein and, except as specifically set forth herein or therein, neither the Company nor the Buyer makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. No provision of this Agreement may be waived or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the majority in interest of the Buyer.

 

f.         Notices . All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, (iv) via electronic mail or (v) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, or facsimile, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or delivery via electronic mail, or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be:

 

If to the Company, to:

 

Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.

202 S. Dean Street

Englewood, NJ 07631

Attn: Jeremy Frommer, CEO

 

Email: jeremy@jerrick.media

 

If to the Buyer:

 

DiamondRock LLC

321 10 th Avenue, Suite 202

San Diego, CA 92101

Attention: Neil Rock

 

Email: neil@diamondrockcap.com

 

Each party shall provide notice to the other party of any change in address.

 

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g.         Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and assigns. Neither the Company nor the Buyer shall assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Buyer may assign its rights hereunder to any person that purchases Securities in a private transaction from the Buyer or to any of its “affiliates,” as that term is defined under the 1934 Act, without the consent of the Company.

 

h.         Third Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person.

 

i.         Survival . The representations and warranties of the Company and the agreements and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive the closing hereunder notwithstanding any due diligence investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Buyer. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer and all their officers, directors, employees and agents for loss or damage arising as a result of or related to any breach or alleged breach by the Company of any of its representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement or any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, including advancement of expenses as they are incurred.

 

j.         Further Assurances . Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

k.         No Strict Construction . The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party.

 

l.         Remedies . The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Buyer by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Agreement will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Agreement, that the Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Buyer and the Company have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

 
     
By: /s/ Jeremy Frommer  
 

Jeremy Frommer, CEO

 
     
BUYER:  
     

DIAMONDROCK LLC

 
     
By: /s/ Neil Rock  

Name:

Neil Rock  
Title:    

 

AGGREGATE SUBSCRIPTION AMOUNT:      
Aggregate Principal Amount of the Debenture:   $ 50,000.00  
Aggregate Purchase Price:   $ 45,000.00  

 

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EXHIBIT A
DEBENTURE 1- $50,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT B

Common Stock Purchase Warrant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule 3(f)

 

Penthouse Global Media, et al. v. Guccione Collection, LLC et al, (Case 2:17-cv-04980-PA- FFM filed in the United States District Court Central District of California), filed on July 6, 2017.

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.5

 

THIS DEBENTURE AND THE COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION OF THIS DEBENTURE (THE “SECURITIES”) HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ ACT’ ), OR QUALIFIED UNDER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY ONLY BE ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO SUCH SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT AND QUALIFICATION UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW WITHOUT AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION ARE NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE ACT OR RECEIPT OF A NO-ACTION LETTER FROM THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.

 

US $50,000.00

 

JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

8.5% CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE

DEBENTURE DUE APRIL 24, 2018

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) promises to pay to the order of DiamondRock LLC, a New York limited liability company, and its authorized successors and permitted assigns (“ Holder ”), the aggregate principal face amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars (U.S. $50,000.00) on April 24, 2018 (“ Maturity Date ”) and to pay interest on the principal amount outstanding hereunder at the rate of 8.5% per annum commencing on July 24, 2017. This Debenture contains a 10% OID such that the purchase price is $45,000. The interest will be paid to the Holder in whose name this Debenture is registered on the records of the Company regarding registration and transfers of this Debenture. The principal of, and interest on, thisDebenture are payable at 321 10 th Avenue, Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92101, initially, and if changed, last appearing on the records of the Company as designated in writing by the Holder hereof from time to time. The Company will pay each interest payment and the outstanding principal due upon this Debenture before or on the Maturity Date, less any amounts required by law to be deducted or withheld, to the Holder of this Debenture by check or wire transfer addressed to such Holder at the last address appearing on the records of the Company. The forwarding of such check or wire transfer shall constitute a payment of outstanding principal hereunder and shall satisfy and discharge the liability for principal on this Debenture to the extent of the sum represented by such check or wire transfer. Interest shall be payable in Common Stock (as defined below) pursuant to paragraph 4(b) herein.

 

     

 

 

This Debenture is subject to the following additional provisions:

 

1.          This Debenture is exchangeable for an equal aggregate principal amount of Debentures of different authorized denominations, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same. No service charge will be made for such registration or transfer or exchange, except that Holder shall pay any tax or other governmental charges payable in connection therewith.

 

2.          The Company shall be entitled to withhold from all payments any amounts required to be withheld under applicable laws.

 

3.          This Debenture may be transferred or exchanged only in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“ Act ”) and applicable state securities laws. Any attempted transfer to a non-qualifying party shall be treated by the Company as void. Prior to due presentment for transfer of this Debenture, the Company and any agent of the Company may treat the person in whose name this Debenture is duly registered on the Company’s records as the owner hereof for all other purposes, whether or not this Debenture be overdue, and neither the Company nor any such agent shall be affected or bound by notice to the contrary. Any Holder of this Debenture electing to exercise the right of conversion set forth in Section 4(a) hereof, in addition to the requirements set forth in Section 4(a), and any prospective transferee of this Debenture, also is required to give the Company written confirmation that this Debenture is being converted (“ Notice of Conversion ”) in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A . The date of receipt (including receipt by telecopy) of such Notice of Conversion shall be the Conversion Date.

 

4.            (a) The Holder of this Debenture is entitled, at its option, at any time on or after 180 days from the Issuance Date, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of this Debenture then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock (the “ Common Stock ”) at a price (“ Conversion Price ”) for each share of Common Stock equal to the lower of (i) $0.20 per share, or (ii) 70% of the lowest VWAP of the Common Stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC exchange which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the Common Stock may be traded in the future (“ Exchange ”), for the ten prior trading days including the day upon which a Notice of Conversion is received by the Company (provided such Notice of Conversion is delivered by fax or other electronic method of communication to the Company after 4 P.M. Eastern Standard or Daylight Savings Time if the Holder wishes to include the same day closing price). However, if the shares are issuable upon conversion of the Debenture are registered in an effective S-1 registration statement at the time of the respective conversion , then the Conversion Price shall equal to 85% of the lowest VWAP of the Common Stock for the ten prior trading days including the day upon which a Notice of Conversion is received by the Company. If the shares have not been delivered within 3 business days, the Notice of Conversion may be rescinded. Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of Common Stock to the Holder within 3 business days of receipt by the Company of the Notice of Conversion. Accrued, but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. No fractional shares or scrip representing fractions of shares will be issued on conversion, but the number of shares issuable shall be rounded to the nearest whole share. To the extent the Conversion Price of the Company’s Common Stock closes below the par value per share, the Company will take all steps necessary to solicit the consent of the stockholders to reduce the par value to the lowest value possible under law. The Company agrees to honor all conversions submitted pending this increase. In the event the Company’s shares are not DWAC eligible, the Conversion Price shall be decreased to 65% instead of 70% if not issuable upon conversion of the Debenture in the S-1 registration or to 80% if issuable upon conversion of the Debenture in the S-1 registration. In no event shall the Holder be allowed to effect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of Company Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its affiliates would exceed 4.99% of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock of the Company. The conversion discount and look back period will be adjusted on a ratchet basis if the Company offers a more favorable conversion discount (whether through a straight discount or in combination with an original issue discount) or look back period to another party while this Debenture is in effect.

 

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(b)          Interest on any unpaid principal balance of this Debenture shall be paid at the rate of 8.5% per annum. Interest shall be paid by the Company in cash or, after the 6th month anniversary of this Debenture, in Common Stock (“Interest Shares”). Holder may, at any time, send in a Notice of Conversion to the Company for Interest Shares based on the formula provided in Section 4(a) above. The dollar amount converted into Interest Shares shall be all or a portion of the accrued interest calculated on the unpaid principal balance of this Debenture to the date of such notice.

 

(c)          During the first six months this Debenture is in effect, the Company may redeem this Debenture by paying to the Holder an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 30 days this Debenture is in effect, then for an amount equal to 140% of the unpaid principal amount of this Debenture along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 31st day this Debenture is in effect, but less than the 180th day this Debenture is in effect, then for an amount equal to 150% of the unpaid principal amount of this Debenture along with any accrued interest. This Debenture may not be redeemed after 180 days. The redemption must be closed and paid for within 3 business days of the Company sending the redemption demand or the redemption will be invalid and the Company may not redeem this Debenture. Such redemption must be closed and funded within 3 days of giving notice of redemption of the right to redeem shall be null and void.

 

(d)          Upon (i) a transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to any person in a single transaction or series of related transactions, (ii) a reclassification, capital reorganization or other change or exchange of outstanding shares of the Common Stock, other than a forward or reverse stock split or stock dividend, or (iii) any consolidation or merger of the Company with or into another person or entity in which the Company is not the surviving entity(other than a merger which is effected solely to change the jurisdiction of incorporation of the Company and results in a reclassification, conversion or exchange of outstanding shares of Common Stock solely into shares of Common Stock) (each of items (i), (ii) and (iii) being referred to as a “Sale Event”), then, in each case, the Company shall, upon request of the Holder, redeem this Debenture in cash for 150% of the principal amount, plus accrued but unpaid interest through the date of redemption, or at the election of the Holder, such Holder may convert the unpaid principal amount of this Debenture (together with the amount of accrued but unpaid interest) into shares of Common Stock immediately prior to such Sale Event at the Conversion Price.

  

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(e)          In case of any Sale Event (not to include a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets) in connection with which this Debenture is not redeemed or converted, the Company shall cause effective provision to be made so that the Holder of this Debenture shall have the right thereafter, by converting this Debenture, to purchase or convert this Debenture into the kind and number of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such reclassification, capital reorganization or other change, consolidation or merger by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock that could have been purchased upon exercise of the Debenture and at the same Conversion Price, as defined in this Debenture, immediately prior to such Sale Event. The foregoing provisions shall similarly apply to successive Sale Events. If the consideration received by the holders of Common Stock is other than cash, the value shall be as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company or successor person or entity acting in good faith.

 

5.          No provision of this Debenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of, and interest on, this Debenture at the time, place, and rate, and in the form, herein prescribed.

 

6.          The Company hereby expressly waives demand and presentment for payment, notice of non-payment, protest, notice of protest, notice of dishonor, notice of acceleration or intent to accelerate, and diligence in taking any action to collect amounts called for hereunder and shall be directly and primarilyliable for the payment of all sums owing and to be owing hereto.

 

7.          The Company agrees to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, which may be incurred by the Holder in collecting any amount due under this Debenture.

 

8.          If one or more of the following described “Events of Default” shall occur:

 

(a)          The Company shall default in the payment of principal or interest on this Debenture or any other Debenture issued to the Holder by the Company; or

 

(b)          Any of the representations or warranties made by the Company herein or in any certificate or financial or other written statements heretofore or hereafter furnished by or on behalf of the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of this Debenture, or the Securities Purchase Agreement under which this Debenture was issued shall be false or misleading in anyrespect;

 

(c)          The Company shall fail to perform or observe, in any respect, any material covenant, term, provision, condition, agreement or obligation of the Company under this Debenture or any other Debenture issued to the Holder; or

  

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(d)          The Company shall (1) become insolvent; (2) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they mature; (3) make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or commence proceedings for its dissolution; (4) apply for or consent to the appointment of a trustee, liquidator or receiver for its or for a substantial part of its property or business; (5) file a petition for bankruptcy relief, consent to the filing of such petition or have filed against it an involuntary petition for bankruptcy relief, all under federal or state laws as applicable; or

 

(e)          A trustee, liquidator or receiver shall be appointed for the Company or for a substantial part of its property or business without its consent and shall not be discharged within sixty (60) days after such appointment; or

 

(f)          Any governmental agency or any court of competent jurisdiction at the in- stance of any governmental agency shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial portion of the properties or assets of the Company; or

 

(g)          One or more money judgments, writs or warrants of attachment, or similar process, in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in the aggregate, shall be entered or filed against the Company or any of its properties or other assets and shall remain unpaid, unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of fifteen (15) days or in any event later than five (5) days prior to the date of any proposed sale thereunder; provided, however, that the lawsuit captioned Penthouse Global Media, et al. v. Guccione Collection, LLC et al, (Case 2:17-cv-04980- PA-FFM filed in the United States District Court Central District of California), filed on July 6, 2017 shall not be considered an “Event of Default” pursuant to this Section 8 or any of the agreements related to the issuance of this Debenture; or

 

(h)          If at any point subsequent to the Issuance Date but prior to the Maturity Date, the Company defaults on or breaches any term of any other Debenture of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and fails to cure such default within the appropriate grace period; or

 

(i)          The Company shall have its Common Stock delisted from an exchange (including the OTC Market exchange) or, if the Common Stock trades on an exchange, then trading in the Common Stock shall be suspended for more than 10 consecutive days;

 

(j)          If a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company on the date hereof are no longer serving as members of the Board;

 

(k)          Subject to registration or the availability of Rule 144, the Company shall not deliver to the Holder the Common Stock pursuant to paragraph 4 herein without restrictive legend within 3 business days of its receipt of a Notice of Conversion; or

 

(l)          The Company shall not replenish the reserve set forth in Section 12, within 3 business days of the request of the Holder.

 

(m)          The Company shall not be “current” in its filings, which shall include notices of late filing, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

(n)           The Company shall lose the “bid” price for its stock in a market (including the OTC marketplace or other exchange).

  

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Then, or at any time thereafter, unless cured within 5 days, and in each and every such case, unless such Event of Default shall have been waived in writing by the Holder (which waiver shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default) at the option of the Holder and in the Holder’s sole discretion, the Holder may consider this Debenture immediatelydue and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or (further) notice of any kind (other than notice of acceleration), all of which are hereby expressly waived, anything herein or in any Debenture or other instruments contained to the contrary notwithstanding, and the Holder may immediately, and without expiration of any period of grace, enforce any and all of the Holder’s rights and remedies provided herein or any other rights or remedies afforded by law. Upon an Event of Default, interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 19% per annum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by law. In the event of a breach of Section 8(k) the penalty shall be $250 per day the shares are not issued beginning on the 4 th day after the conversion notice was delivered to the Company. This penalty shall increase to $500 per day beginning on the 10 th day. The penalty for a breach of Section 8(n) shall be an increase of the outstanding principal amounts by 20%. In case of a breach of Section 8(i), the outstanding principal due under this Debenture shall increase by 50%. Further, if a breach of Section 8(m) occurs or is continuing after the 6 month anniversary of the Debenture, then the Holder shall be entitled to use the lowest closing bid price during the delinquency period as a base price for the conversion. For example, if the lowest closing bid price during the delinquency period is $0.01 per share and the conversion discount is 50% the Holder may elect to convert future conversions at $0.005 per share. If this Debenture is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this Debenture shall increase by 10%.

 

If the Holder shall commence an action or proceeding to enforce any provisions of this Debenture, including, without limitation, engaging an attorney, then if the Holder prevails in such action, the Holder shall be reimbursed by the Company for its attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred in the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such action or proceeding.

 

Make-Whole for Failure to Deliver Loss. At the Holder’s election, if the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the conversion shares by the by the 3rd business day following the delivery of a Notice of Conversion to the Company and if the Holder incurs a Failure to Deliver Loss, then at any time the Holder may provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Failure to Deliver Loss and the Company must make the Holder whole as follows:

 

Failure to Deliver Loss = [(Highest VWAP for the 30 trading days on or after the day of exercise) x (Number of conversion shares)]

 

The Company must pay the Failure to Deliver Loss by cash payment, and any such cash payment must be made by the third business day from the time of the Holder’s written notice to the Company.

 

9.          In case any provision of this Debenture is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be excessive in scope or otherwise invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be adjusted rather than voided, if possible, so that it is enforceable to the maximum extent possible, and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Debenture will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

  

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10.       Neither this Debenture nor any term hereof may be amended, waived, discharged or terminated other than by a written instrument signed by the Company and the Holder.

 

11.       The Company represents that it is not a “shell” issuer and has never been a “shell” issuer or that if it previously has been a “shell” issuer that at least 12 months have passed since the Company has reported form 10 type information indicating it is no longer a “shell issuer. Further. The Company will instruct its counsel to either (i) write a 144 opinion to allow for salability of the conversion shares or (ii) accept such opinion from Holder’s counsel.

 

12.       The Company shall issue irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 2,400,000 shares (initially) of its Common Stock for conversions under this Debenture (the “Share Reserve”). Upon full conversion of this Debenture, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled. The Company shall pay all costs associated with issuing and delivering the shares. If such amounts are to be paid by the Holder, it may deduct such amounts from the Conversion Price. The company should at all times reserve a minimum of three times the amount of shares required if the Debenture would be fully converted. The Holder may reasonably request increases from time to time to re- serve such amounts. The Company will instruct its transfer agent to provide the outstandingshare information to the Holder in connection with its conversions.

 

13.       The Company will give the Holder direct notice of any corporate actions, including but not limited to name changes, stock splits, recapitalizations etc. This notice shall be given to the Holder as soon as possible under law.

 

14.       If it shall be found that any interest or other amount deemed interest due hereunder violates the applicable law governing usury, the applicable provision shall automatically be revised to equal the maximum rate of interest or other amount deemed interest permitted under applicable law. The Company covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not seek to claim or take advantage of any law that would prohibit or forgive the Company from paying all or a portion of the principal or interest on this Debenture.

 

15.       This Debenture shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nevada and shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of each party hereto. The Holder and the Company hereby mutually waive trial by jury and consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the courts of Miami-Dade County, Florida or in the Federal courts sitting in Miami- Dade County, Florida. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and the facsimile transmission of an executed counterpart to this Agreement shall be effective as an original.

  

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Debenture to be duly executed by an officer thereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: July 24, 2017

 

  JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Jeremy Frommer
  Name:   Jeremy Frommer
  Title: CEO

  

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EXHIBIT A

 

NOTICE OF CONVERSION

 

(To be Executed by the Registered Holder in order to Convert the Debenture)

 

The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to convert $__________ of the above Debenture into __________Shares of Common Stock of Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (“Shares”) according to the conditions set forth in such Debenture, as of the date written below.

 

If Shares are to be issued in the name of a person other than the undersigned, the undersigned will pay all transfer and other taxes and charges payable with respect thereto.

  

Date of Conversion:     

Applicable Conversion Price:     

Signature:    
  [Print Name of Holder and Title of Signer]  

 

Address:    
     

 

SSN or EIN:    

Shares are to be registered in the following name:     

 

Name:    

Address:    

Tel:    
Fax:    

SSN or EIN:    

 

Shares are to be sent or delivered to the following account:

 

Account Name:    

Address:    

 

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Exhibit 10.6

 

FIRST AMENDMENT TO 8.5% CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE NOTE DUE APRIL 24, 2018

 

 

This FIRST AMENDMENT TO 8.5% CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE NOT E (“First Amendment”’) is entered into by and between JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC., a Nevada corporation (the “Borrower”), and DIAMOND ROCK, LLC., a New York limited liability, (the “Lender”). Borrower and Lender are sometimes individually referred to in this First Amendment as “Party” and collectively as “Parties”. This First Amendment shall be effective on the first date on which it is signed by both of the Parties (“Effective Date”).

 

RECITALS

 

A.          The Parties previously entered into that certain 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement on or around July 24, 2017 (the “Note Agreement”) (the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note referred to as the “Note”).

 

B.           The Parties now desire to amend the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement as set forth in this First Amendment.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES SET FORTH IN THIS FIRST AMENDMENT AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

 

1. Amendments.

 

1.1 Section 4(c) of the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows: The Company may redeem this Note by paying to the Lender an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption of the Note is on or prior to September 13, 2017, then for an amount equal to 117.5% of the face amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period or (ii) if the redemption of this Note after September 13, 2017 but less than the 180 th day of this Note, then for an amount equal to 150% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest (the day of such a redemption if and when it occurs, the “Redemption Date”). In the event the Company redeems the Note on or prior to September 13, 2017, the Company will offer to repurchase, on the Redemption Date, the shares the Lender received as additional consideration for the purchase of the Note pursuant to Section 4(e) of the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Consideration Shares”) at a price of $0.14079 per share, which represents the volume weighted average closing price for the five trading day period from August 31, 2017 through September 7, 2017 (the “Share Repurchase”). The Lender is under no obligation to sell the Consideration Shares pursuant to the Share Repurchase offer, and the Share Repurchase offer will expire at 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on the Redemption Date. The Lender should notify the Borrower in writing delivered by overnight mail, email or facsimile transmission if it chooses to accept the Share Repurchase offer. Funds for the accrued interest, Note Redemption and Share Repurchase (if lender chooses to accept the Share Repurchase offer) will be paid to the Lender in a single wire transfer (per Lender’s wiring instruction included herein on Exhibit A) within 24 hours. This Note may not be redeemed after 180 days.

 

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Funds due Lender in the event the Company redeems the Note on or before September 13, 2017:

 

Redemption Date:  

Note

Redemption

   

Accrued

Interest

   

Total

Without

Share

Repurchase

   

Share

Repurchase

   

Total

With

Share

Repurchase

 
September 11, 2017   $ 58,750.00     $ 578.47     $ 59,328.47     $ 3,519.75     $ 62,848.22  
September 12, 2017   $ 58,750.00     $ 590.28     $ 59,340.28     $ 3,519.75     $ 62,860.03  
September 13, 2017   $ 58,750.00     $ 602.08     $ 59,352.08     $ 3,519.75     $ 62,871.83  

 

2                Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals set forth above, including the defined terms therein, are true and correct and are hereby incorporated in this First Amendment by this reference as if restated in full.

 

3               Defined Terms. All initially-capitalized terms used in this First Amendment and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them, respectively, in the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement, unless otherwise expressly provided in this First Amendment.

 

4               No Other Amendments. Except as modified by this First Amendment, the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement remains binding on the Parties in full force and effect according to its terms.

 

5               Incorporation of First Amendment. From and after the Effective Date of this First Amendment, wherever the term “8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement” or “Agreement” appears in the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement, it shall be read and understood to mean the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Note Agreement as amended by this First Amendment.

  

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , DiamondRock LLC and Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. have executed this First Amendment as of the date written below:

 

JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.    
     
By: /s/ Jeremy Frommer   Date: September 8, 2017
  Jeremy Frommer, Chief Executive Officer    
     
DIAMONDROCK LLC    
       
By: /s/ Neil Rock   Date: September 8, 2017
  Neil Rock, President    

  

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EXHIBIT A

 

 

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Exhibit 10.7

 

FIRST AMENDMENT TO 8.5% CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE DEBENTURE
DUE APRIL 18, 2018

  

This FIRST AMENDMENT TO 8.5% CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE DEBENTURE (“First Amendment”’) is entered into by and between JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC., a Nevada corporation (the “Borrower”), and PEAK ONE OPPORTUNITY FUND, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, (the “Lender”). Borrower and Lender are sometimes individually referred to in this First Amendment as “Party” and collectively as “Parties”. This First Amendment shall be effective on the first date on which it is signed by both of the Parties (“Effective Date”).

 

RECITALS

 

A.          The Parties previously entered into that certain 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Debenture on or around July 18, 2017 (the “Debenture”).

 

B.           The Parties now desire to amend the 8.5% Convertible Redeemable Debenture as set forth in this First Amendment.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES SET FORTH IN THIS FIRST AMENDMENT AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

 

1. Amendments.

 

1.1 Section 4(c) of the Debenture is hereby amended to read as follows: The Company may redeem this Debenture by paying to the Lender an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption of the Debenture is on or prior to September 13, 2017, then for an amount equal to 117.5% of the face amount of this Debenture along with any interest that has accrued during that period or (ii) if the redemption of this Debenture after September 13, 2017 but less than the 180th day of this Debenture, then for an amount equal to 150% of the unpaid principal amount of this Debenture along with any accrued interest (the day of such a redemption if and when it occurs, the “Redemption Date”). In the event the Company redeems the Debenture on or prior to September 13, 2017, the Company will offer to repurchase, on the Redemption Date, the shares the Lender received as additional consideration for the purchase of the Debenture pursuant to Section 4(e) of the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Consideration Shares”) at a price of $0.14079 per share, which represents the volume weighted average closing price for the five trading day period from August 31, 2017 through September 7, 2017 (the “Share Repurchase”). The Lender is under no obligation to sell the Consideration Shares pursuant to the Share Repurchase offer, and the Share Repurchase offer will expire at 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on the Redemption Date. The Lender should notify the Borrower in writing delivered by overnight mail, email or facsimile transmission if it chooses to accept the Share Repurchase offer. Funds for the accrued interest, Debenture Redemption and Share Repurchase (if lender chooses to accept the Share Repurchase offer) will be paid to the Lender in a single wire transfer (per Lender’s wiring instruction included herein on Exhibit A) within 24 hours. This Debenture may not be redeemed after 180 days.

 

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Funds due Lender in the event the Company redeems the Debenture on or before September 13, 2017:

 

Redemption Date:   Debenture Redemption     Accrued Interest    

Total

Without Share Repurchase

    Share Repurchase    

Total

With Share

Repurchase

 
September 14, 2017   $ 261,110.85     $ 2,990.74     $ 264,101.59     $ 15,486.90     $ 279,588.49  

 

2         Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals set forth above, including the defined terms therein, are true and correct and are hereby incorporated in this First Amendment by this reference as if restated in full.

 

3         Defined Terms. All initially-capitalized terms used in this First Amendment and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them, respectively, in the Debenture, unless otherwise expressly provided in this First Amendment.

 

4         No Other Amendments. Except as modified by this First Amendment, the Debenture remains binding on the Parties in full force and effect according to its terms.

 

5         Incorporation of First Amendment. From and after the Effective Date of this First Amendment, wherever the term “Debenture ” appears in the Debenture, it shall be read and understood to mean the 8 Debenture as amended by this First Amendment.

  

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , Peak One Opportunity Fund, L.P. and Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. have executed this First Amendment as of the date written below:

 

JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

 

By: /s/ Jeremy Frommer   Date: September 13, 2017
  Jeremy Frommer, Chief Executive Officer    

   

PEAK ONE OPPORTUNITY FUND, L.P.

 

By:     Date: September 13, 2017
  Jason Goldstein, Founder and Managing Partner    

  

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EXHIBIT A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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