UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

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

 

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):  July 13, 2018

 

GROWGENERATION CORP

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Colorado   333-207889   46-5008129
(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer 
Identification No.)

 

1000 West Mississippi Avenue

Denver, Colorado 80223

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (303) 386-4796

 

N/A

(Former Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

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

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ☒

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 1 – Registrant’s Business and Operations

 

Item 1.01. Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

On June 28, 2018, GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”) entered into a restated and amended asset purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) to purchase the assets of a retail hydroponic store, Santa Rosa Hydroponics & Grower Supply Inc. (the “Business”), located in Santa Rosa, California. On July 13, 2018, the parties entered into an amendment to the Purchase Agreement and conducted the closing of the asset purchase.

 

The assets subject to the sale under the Purchase Agreement, as amended, included inventories, fixed assets, tangible personal property, intangible personal property and contracts. As consideration for the assets, the Company agreed to pay the sellers a total of (i) $1,500,000 for inventory; (ii) $100,000 for the unencumbered fixed assets; (iii) (a) 925,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, (b) $825,000 cash and (c) a promissory note of $500,000 for the intangible assets and goodwill.

 

In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into a commercial lease agreement, effective from July 14, 2018 to July 13, 2023, to rent the premises where the Business is located.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the terms of the Purchase Agreement and its amendment, the promissory note and the lease do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the forms of them filed herewith as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, 99.3 and 99.4, respectively.

 

Section 2 – Financial Information

 

Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

 

Disclosures under Item 1.01 above are incorporated hereunder in their entirety.

 

Section 7 – Regulation FD

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

 

On July 16, 2018, the Company published a press release regarding the purchase of assets of the Business.

 

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.5. The information contained herein and the exhibit attached herewith shall be deemed furnished and not filed.

 

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

 

The Company will file any financial statements required by this Item not later than September 25, 2018.

 

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

 

The Company will file any financial statements required by this Item not later than September 25, 2018.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Form of Revised Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 28, 2018, by and among GrowGeneration Corp., Santa Rosa Hydroponics & Grower Supply Inc., Rick Barretta and Jason Barretta
99.2   Form of Amendment to Revised Asset Purchase Agreement, dated July 13, 2018
99.3   Form of Promissory Note
99.4   Form of Commercial Lease Agreement, dated July 13, 2018, by and between GrowGeneration Corp. and Barretta Enterprises / South Moorland Avenue, LLC
99.5   Press Release, dated July 16, 2018

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date:  July 16, 2018  GrowGeneration Corp.   
     
  By: /s/ Darren Lampert
  Name: Darren Lampert
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Form of

REVISED ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

THIS REVISED ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 28th day of June, 2018, by and among GrowGeneration Corp, a Colorado corporation (“Buyer”) with offices at 1000 W. Mississippi Avenue, Denver, CO 80223, and Santa Rosa Hydroponics & Grower Supply Inc, a California corporation with offices at 4180 S. Moorland Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (“Seller”), and its two shareholders, Rick Barretta (“RB”) and Jason Barretta (“JB”) .Buyer, Seller, RB and JB are collectively referred to as “Parties.”

 

R   E   C   I   T   A   L   S

 

A. The Parties entered an Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) concerning the sale of Santa Rosa Hydroponics & Grower Supply Inc (the “Business”) from Seller to Buyer on April 13, 2018.

 

B. The Parties have agreed to revise the terms of the APA because of changes in the unaudited financial statement prepared for the Business which showed a lower net income for the Business for 2017 and the first quarter of 2018 than originally shown for the Business.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the Parties agree to amend and restate the APA as follows:

 

1. DEFINITIONS

 

For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms set forth below shall have the following meanings:

 

1.1 “Assets” shall be as defined in Section 2.1.

 

1.2 “Closing” shall be as defined in Section 2.3.

 

1.3 “Debt” shall be defined as any monies owed by the Business as enumerated in Schedule A-1.

 

1.4 “GAAP” shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

 

1.5 “IRC” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

1.6 “Liens” shall mean all liens, charges, easements, security interests, mortgages, conditional sale contracts, equities, rights of way, covenants, restrictions, title defects, objections, claims or other encumbrances.

 

1.7 “Material Adverse Effect” shall mean an event which has a material adverse effect on the condition, financial or otherwise, of the Assets, business, prospects or results of operations the business.

 

1.8 “Restricted Stock” shall mean common shares of GrowGeneration Corp. OTCQB symbol “GRWG.”

 

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2. SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS

 

2.1 Sale of Assets. On the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement and for the consideration set forth herein, Seller shall at the Closing sell, convey, assign, transfer and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase and acquire from Seller, all of the Assets of the Business. The Assets shall include, without limitation, all assets of the Business identified by the terms of this Agreement or described with particularity in Schedule 2.1 to this Agreement. All assets shall be free and clear from any and all liens or other encumbrances. The Assets shall include the following:

 

2.1.1 Inventories. All inventories of finished goods, inventory for resale, supplies and repair materials of the Business as of the Closing Date (the “Inventories”). A summary of such items on hand will be provided to Buyer at Closing.

 

2.1.2 Fixed Assets and Tangible Personal Property. All fixed assets and tangible personal property of the Business (other than the Inventories) as it relates to this transaction, including without limitation, all equipment, supplies, furniture, fixtures, hardware. A list of such fixed assets and tangible personal property is attached hereto as Schedule 2.1.2.

 

2.1.3 Intangible Personal Property. All intangible property of the Business including without limitation, software, trademarks, patents, copyrights software source codes, customer lists, customer files, customer records, trade and other association memberships and rights, and licenses and permits susceptible of transfer under regulatory agency rules. A detailed list of such assets is attached hereto as Schedule 2.1.3.

 

2.1.4 Contracts. All rights in and to the contracts of the Business (other than as described on Schedule 2.2), including without limitation, license agreements, assignment agreements, distribution agreements and agreements for leased equipment (the “Contracts”). A list of all written Contracts (excluding any Contracts listed on Schedules 2.1.1-3) is attached hereto as Schedule 2.1.4 showing, for each Contract, the names of the parties, the subject of the Contract, the basic terms and the consideration involved.

 

2.2 Purchase Price. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and in full consideration for the transfer of such Assets at Closing, Buyer shall pay the Seller an aggregate purchase price equal to: (i) the actual cost of Seller’s Inventory at Closing estimated to be Two Million and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) minus Obsolete Inventory (“Obsolete Inventory” shall mean any product that has been offered for sale by Seller and remains unsold after nine (9) months, excluding inventory purchased for later sale that has not been offered for sale); plus (ii) the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for Seller’s unencumbered fixed assets; plus (iii) One Million (1,000,000) shares of Buyer’s Restricted Stock, the sum of Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000) cash and two Promissory Notes for Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) bearing interest at .5% per annum payable in sixty (60) equal monthly installments with one of the Promissory Notes payable to RB and the other Promissory Note payable to JB for Seller’s intangible assets and goodwill, all to be delivered upon the closing of the Transaction (the “Closing”).

 

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2.2.1 On or before the Closing, RB shall enter into a mutually acceptable employment agreement with the Buyer, which shall outline the responsibilities of each of the parties and pursuant to which, among other (i) RB shall be appointed as a Vice-President of Sales and Business Development for a period of five (5) years, at an annual salary of Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) per annum. . RB shall be entitled to up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per month of expense and travel reimbursement on an accountable basis.

 

2.2.2 On or before the Closing, JB shall enter into a mutually acceptable employment agreement with the Buyer, which shall outline the responsibilities of each of the parties and pursuant to which, among other (z) JB shall be appointed as a Vice-President of Sales and Business Development for a period of five (5) years, at an annual salary of Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) per annum. JB shall be entitled to up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per month of expense and travel reimbursement on an accountable basis.

 

2.2.3 Buyer agrees to reasonably fund the opening of another store in Northern California. In the event that RB and JB dedicate their primary time and efforts towards the opening of such a store (either before or after Close of Escrow), Buyer will bonus RB and JB seventy five thousand (75,000) shares of Restricted Stock each when the store attains gross revenue during a calendar year of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) in revenue and will bonus RB and JB an additional seventy five thousand (75,000) shares of Restricted Stock each upon the store attaining Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,500,000) in a Calendar year so long as achieved no later than 2021.

 

2.2.4 On or before the Closing, Buyer will execute with the Seller (through Barretta Enterprises - South Moorland Avenue, LLC, an entity owned by RB and JB) a mutually agreeable five (5) year lease with four (4) additional five (5) terms for the location located at 4180 S. Moorland Ave, Santa Rosa CA. The rent for the first two (2) years of the lease will be Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per month. The monthly rent in the 3 1d year will be Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) per month. The monthly rent in the 4 th year and thereafter will be Twenty Thousand Dollars per month plus a 2% annual increase based upon the preceding year’s rent. The lease shall contain such other terms as agreed upon between Buyer and RB and JB concerning the payment of expenses for the property and other matter.

 

2.3 Closing.

 

2.3.1 Closing Date. The closing of the purchase and sale of the Assets shall take place on at such time the Seller’s financial statements are GAPP compliant, at such place, date or time as Buyer and Seller may agree in writing. The date of the Closing shall constitute the “Closing Date.”

 

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2.3.2 Seller’s Deliveries at Closing. At the Closing, Seller will deliver or cause to be delivered to Buyer:

 

  (a) Bill of Sale of Seller, authorizing consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement;

 

  (b) A compliance certificate pursuant to Section 5.3;

 

  (c) A Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete Agreement executed at Closing;

 

  (d) An Assignment of Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents Form in a form reasonably required by Buyer;

 

  (e) An assignment of the URL, website content and all copyright therein for the website www. Santa Rosa Hydroponic & Grower Supply. Com;

 

(h) Such other documents and instruments as may be reasonably requested to effect the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

Simultaneously with such deliveries, Seller shall take such steps as are necessary to put Buyer in actual possession and control of the Assets.

 

2.3.3 Buyer’s Deliveries at Closing. At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver or cause to be delivered to or for the benefit of Seller the following instruments:

 

  (a) A certified check in the amount specified in paragraph 2.2;

 

  (b) A Stock Certificate in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) shares of Restricted Stock issued to RB, with restrictions prohibiting the sale of the Shares for a period of one year from issuance;

 

  (c) A Stock Certificate in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) shares of Restricted Stock, issued to JB, with restrictions prohibiting the sale of the Shares for a period of one year from issuance;

 

  (d) The Promissory Notes to RB and JB specified in paragraph 2.2;

 

  (e) An Employment Agreement for RB outlined in 2.2.1;

 

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  (f) An Employment Agreement for JB outlined in 2.2.2;

 

  (g) A Resolution from Buyer authorizing consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement;

 

  (h) Such other documents and instruments, such as a lease, as may be reasonably requested to affect the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

3.  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER

 

Seller hereby represents and warrants to Buyer the following, except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule attached hereto as Schedule 3 :

 

3 Organization and Authority. Seller is a Corporation doing business as “Santa Rosa Hydro”.

 

3.1 Authority Relating to this Agreement; No Violation of Other Instruments.

 

3.1.1 The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance hereunder by Seller have been duly authorized by all necessary actions on the part of Seller and, assuming execution of this Agreement by Buyer, this Agreement will constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller.

 

3.2 Capitalization. All of the debts or other obligations of the Business are set forth in the Schedules hereto.

 

3.3 Ownership and Delivery of Assets. The Assets comprise all of theassets, material rights and all of the business of the Business. Seller is the true and lawful owner of the Assets and has all necessary power and authority to transfer the Assets to Buyer free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. No other person will have on the Closing Date any direct or indirect interest in any of the Assets. Upon delivery to Buyer of the Bill of Sale and other instruments of conveyance with respect to the Assets on the Closing Date, Buyer will acquire good and valid title to the Assets free and clear of all liens.

 

3.4 Compliance with Law. The Seller holds, and has at all times since inception of the Business held, all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary for the lawful conduct ofthe Business pursuant to all applicable statutes, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental bodies, agencies and subdivisions having, asserting or claiming jurisdiction over the Business or over any part of the Business’ operations, and Seller knows of no violation thereof. Seller is not in violation of any decree, judgment, order, law or regulation of any court or other governmental body, which violation could have a Material Adverse Effect on the Business.

 

3.5 Investments in Others. The Seller does not conduct any part of the Business through any other entity in which such Seller has an equity investment.

 

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3.6 Financial Statements. Seller has delivered un audited GAAP compliant Consolidated Financial Statements of the Business for the Calendar years 2016, 2017 and year to date 2018 prepared by HCVT (the “Financial Statements”) to Buyer, which accurately represent the financial condition of the Business. Buyer accepts these Financial Statements as an accurate representation of the financial condition of the Business and waive any objection to the financial condition of the Business.

 

3.7 Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. The Business does not have outstanding on the date hereof, any indebtedness or liability (fixed or contingent, known or unknown, accrued or unaccrued) other than those enumerated in the Schedules hereto.

 

3.8 Tax Returns and Payments. Schedule 3.9 constitutes a true and complete list of all types of taxes paid or required to be paid in connection with the Business. All tax returns and reports with respect to the Business required by law to be filed under the laws of any jurisdiction, domestic or foreign, have been duly and timely filed and all taxes, fees or other governmental charges of any nature which were required to have been paid have been paid orprovided for. Seller has no knowledge of any unpaid taxes or any actual or threatened assessment of deficiency or additional tax or other governmental charge or a basis for such a claim against Seller. Seller has no knowledge of any tax audit of Seller by any taxing or other authority in connection with the Business. Sellers has no knowledge of any such audit currently pending or threatened, and there are no tax liens on any of the properties or assets of the Business, nor have any such liens been threatened.

 

3.9 Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Since January 1, 2018, there has been no events or changes giving rise to a Material Adverse Effect. Seller’s generated at least Twelve Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($12,500,000) in sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Litigation. Seller is not a party to any pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity or otherwise in, for or by any court or other governmental body which could have a Material Adverse Effect on: (i) the condition, financial or otherwise, Assets, liabilities, business, prospects or results of operations of the Business; or (ii) the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; nor, to the knowledge of the Business, does any basis exist for any such action, suit, proceeding or investigation. The Business is not subject to any decree, judgment, order, law or regulation of any court or other governmental body which could have a Material Adverse Effect or which could prevent the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the continuation of the business conducted by the Business.

 

3.10 Brokers and Finders. Neither Seller nor Buyer has retained any broker or finder in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement except for Steve Pletkin. The parties hereby agree to split the Commission, with Buyer issuing fifteen thousand (15,000) Shares of its Restricted Stock as Buyer’s share of compensation to Steve Pletkin. The shares will be restricted for sale for a period of one year following issuance.

 

3.11 Negotiations with Other Parties. Neither Seller nor any other person on his behalf is presently conducting or contemplating negotiations with any other party regarding any acquisition, merger or similar transaction.

 

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3.12 No Public Market. Seller understands and acknowledges that the offering of the Shares pursuant to this Agreement will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 on the grounds that the offering and sale of securities contemplated by this Agreement are exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a) 2 of the Securities Act of 1933, and that Seller’s reliance upon such exemption is predicated upon Seller’s representations set forth in this Agreement. Seller further understands that no public market now exists for any of the securities issued by Seller and that Seller has made no assurances that a public market will ever exist for Seller’s securities.

 

3.13 Limitations on Transferability. Seller, RB and JB acknowledge that the Shares are being issued pursuant to exemption from registration as securities under applicable federal and state law. Seller, RB and JB covenant that in no event will Seller, RB and JB dispose of any of the Shares (other than pursuant to Rule 144 or any similar or analogous rule), without the prior written consent of Parent, which shall not unreasonably be withheld. Seller, RB and JB understand that the Shares will be restricted from sale for a period of one year following issuance and can sell under Rule 144 after one (1) year.

 

3.14 Accredited Investor. Seller hereby warrants that it is an Accredited Investor. RB and TB warrant that they each are Accredited Investors.

 

3.15 Assignment of Shares. Seller is authorized to assign its receipt of Shares under this Agreement to RB and JB, subject to all of the terms, conditions and representations set forth in paragraphs 3.13, 3.14, 3.15 and 3.17.

 

3.16 Legends.

 

3.16.1 All certificates for the Shares shall bear the following legend:

 

“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (“ACT”). SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE ACT IS IN EFFECT AS TO SUCH TRANSFER OR IN THE OPINION OF COUNSEL FOR THE COMPANY, SUCH TRANSFER MAY BE MADE PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR REGISTRATION UNDER THE ACT IS UNNECESSARY IN ORDER FOR SUCH TRANSFER TO COMPLY WITH THE ACT.”

 

3.17 Contracts. Seller has delivered to Buyer copies of all Contracts. A list of the delivered Contracts is attached.

 

3.18 Full Disclosure. The representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement and the Schedule hereto, when read together, do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit any material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein or herein in view of the circumstances under which they were made not misleading.

 

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4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER

 

Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller that:

 

4.10 Corporate Organization and Authority.

 

4.1.1 Buyer is a Colorado corporation duly organized, validly existing, authorized to exercise all its corporate powers, rights and privileges in California and in good standing in the State of Colorado and California; and

 

4.12 Buyer has the corporate power and corporate authority to own and operate its properties and to carry on its business now conducted and as proposed to be conducted.

 

4.11 Authorization. All corporate action on the part of Buyer, its officers, directors, and unit holders necessary for the authorization, execution, delivery, and performance of all obligations under this Agreement and for the issuance of the Shares has been taken, and this Agreement constitutes a legally binding and valid obligation of Buyer enforceable in accordance with its terms.

 

4.12 Corporate Power. Buyer has all requisite legal and corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to sell and issue the Shares, and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of the Agreement.

 

4.13 Validity of Securities. The Shares to be issued hereunder have been duly and validly reserved and, assuming such securities are issued to the Seller and Investors in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and with the exception of Seller, will be duly and validly issued (including, without limitation, issued in compliance with all applicable federal and state securities laws), fully paid, and non-assessable and will be free of any liens or encumbrances other than any liens or encumbrances created by or imposed thereon by the holders; provided, however, that the securities shall be subject to restrictions on transfer under state and/or federal securities laws and shall be restricted from sale for a period of one (1) year after issuance.

 

The Shares shall be delivered in certificated form as soon as practicable following the closing.

 

4.14 Litigation. There is no action, proceeding, or investigation pending or threatened, or any basis therefor known to Seller, that questions the validity of the Agreement or the right of Buyer to enter into the Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Agreement.

 

4.15 Full Disclosure. The representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement and the Schedule hereto, when read together, do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit any material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein or herein in view of the circumstances under which they were made not misleading.

 

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5. CONDITIONS TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF BUYER

 

Except as otherwise specifically set forth herein or as contemplated by this Agreement, all obligations of Buyer under this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment, prior to or at the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions:

 

5.1 Covenants Performed by Seller. Each of the obligations of Seller to be performed on or before the Closing Date pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall have been duly performed in all material respects.

 

Employment Agreement with Don Eddy. Seller shall have entered a mutually acceptable employment agreement with Don Eddy for reasonable compensation for him to be employed by Seller to manage the Business following the Close of Escrow.

 

5.2 No Action to Prevent Completion. There shall not have been instituted and be continuing or threatened any claim, action or proceeding which could have a Material Adverse Effect, nor shall there have been instituted and be continuing or threatened any such claim, action or proceeding to restrain, prohibit or invalidate, or to obtain damages in respect of, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or which might affect the right of Buyer after the Closing Date to own the Assets or to operate the Business.

 

5.3 Delivery of Closing Documents. Seller shall have delivered to Buyer the closing documents required to be delivered in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and its counsel.

 

6 CONDITIONS TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF SELLER

 

Except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, all obligations of Seller under this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment and satisfaction, prior to or at the Closing, of each of the following conditions:

 

6.1 Representations and Warranties True at the Closing. The representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made again at and as of the Closing Date and shall then be true in all material respects.

 

6.2 Covenants Performed by Buyer. Each of the obligations of Buyer to be performed on or before the Closing Date pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall have been duly performed in all material respects.

 

6.3 Authority Relating to this Agreement. All corporate and other proceedings required to be taken by or on behalf of Buyer to authorize Buyer to execute, deliver and carry out this Agreement, shall have been duly and properly taken.

 

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6.4 No Action to Prevent Completion. There shall not have been instituted and be continuing or threatened any action or proceeding by or before any court or other governmental body to restrain, prohibit or invalidate, or to obtain damages in respect of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

6.5 Delivery of Closing Documents. Buyer shall have delivered to Seller the closing documents required to be delivered pursuant to Section 2.5.2 in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Seller and its counsel.

 

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7.1 Independent Contractors and Employees. Buyer shall have no liability for accrued wages (including salaries and commissions), severance pay, accrued vacation, sick leave or other benefits, or employee agreements of any type or nature on account of Seller, retention of or termination of independent contractors or employment of or termination of employees, and Seller shall indemnify Buyer and hold Buyer harmless against liability arising out of any claims for such pay or benefits or any other claims arising from Seller’s retention of or employment of or termination of such independent contractors or employees.

 

8. INDEMNITY AND SET-OFF

 

8.1 Seller’s Indemnity. Seller shall indemnify and hold harmless Buyer from and against any and all losses, costs, expenses, liabilities, obligations, claims, demands, causes of action, suits, settlements and judgments of every nature, including the costs and expenses associated therewith and reasonable attorneys’ fees (“Buyer’s Damages’) which arise out of: (i) the breach by Seller of any representation or warranty made pursuant to this Agreement; (ii) the non-performance, partial or total, of any covenant made pursuant to this Agreement; (iii) claims of any type or nature relating to the retention of the Business’ independent contractors or employment of the Business’ employees by Seller or any termination of such independent contractors or employees.

 

8.2 Buyer’s Indemnity. Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller from and against any and all losses, costs, expenses, liabilities, obligations, claims, demands, causes of action, suits, settlements and judgments of every nature, including the costs and expenses associated therewith and reasonable attorneys’ fees (“Seller’s Damages ” and when used together with or in the alternative to Buyer’s Damages, “Damages’), which arise out of: (i) the breach by Buyer of any representation or warranty made by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement and (ii) the non-performance, partial or total, of any covenant made by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement.

 

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9. MISCELLANEOUS

 

9.1 Allocation of Purchase Price. Schedule 9.1 constitutes the allocation agreed to by Seller and Buyer of the Purchase Price among the various items included in the assets and business being transferred by Seller to Buyer. Buyer and Seller shall file all tax returns and reports in a manner consistent with Schedule 9.2. Schedules based upon and contains the information to be delivered by Buyer and Seller to the IRS on Form 8594.

 

9.2 Confidentiality. Seller agrees to maintain the confidentiality of this Agreement and shall not issue a press release or otherwise publicize the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise disclose the nature or contents of this Agreement until Seller has issued a press release. Further, Seller agrees to obtain Buyer’s consent on the wording of any press release or publication to be issued by Seller once Buyer has issued its press release.

 

9.3 Expenses. Each party will pay its own costs and expenses, including legal and accounting expenses, related to the transactions provided for herein, irrespective of when incurred. In the event of any legal action to enforce any of the obligations set forth in the Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover costs and reasonable legal fees. Any and all escrow costs shall be split equally by Buyer and Seller.

 

9.4 Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date of service if served personally or by facsimile, or five days after the date of mailing if mailed, by first class mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid. Notices shall be addressed as follows:

 

To Buyer at:

 

 

 

 

To Seller at:

GrowGeneration Corp

Attn: Darren Lampert

1000 West Mississippi Ave. 

Denver, CO 80223

 

Santa Rosa Hydroponic & Grower Supply Inc.

4180 S. Moorland Ave.

Santa Rosa, CA 95407

 

or to such other address as a party has designated by notice in writing to the other party in the manner provided by this section.

 

9.5 Survival of Terms. All warranties, representations and covenants contained in this Agreement and any certificate or other instrument delivered by or on behalf of the parties pursuant to this Agreement shall be continuous and shall survive the Closing for a period of two (2) years.

 

9.6 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and wholly to be performed in the State of California.

 

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GrowGeneration Corp, a Colorado corporation (“Buyer”) with offices at 1000 W. Mississippi Avenue, Denver, CO 80223, and Santa Rosa Hydroponics & Grower Supply Inc, a California corporation with offices at 4180 S. Moorland Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (“Seller”), and its two shareholders, Rick Barretta (“RB”) and Jason Barretta (“JB”) agree to amend the Revised Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement’) signed by the parties on June 28, 2018 as follows:

 

1. Paragraph 2.2.4 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:

 

On or before the Closing, Buyer will execute with the Seller (through Barretta Enterprises South Moorland Avenue, LLC, an entity owned by RB and JB) a mutually Commercial Lease Agreement for Buyer to lease to premises located at 4183 South Moorland Avenue , Santa Rosa, CA from Barretta Enterrises/South Moorland Avenue, LLC upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Commercial Lease Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A, subject to such other revisions as the parties mutually agree.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on June 28, 2018:

 

SELLER:   BUYER:
     
SANTA ROSA HYDROPONIC & GROWER SUPPLY. INC.   GROWGENERATION CORP.
         
By:            By:                     
  Rick Barretta, CEO     Darren Lampert, CEO
         
By:      
  Jason Barretta      

 

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

Form of

Second Addendum to Revised Purchase Agreement

 

Santa Rosa Hydroponics & Grower Supply Inc (“Seller”) and GrowGeneration Corp (“Buyer”) (collectively referred to as “Parties”) agree as follows:

 

The Parties hereby agree that the following amendment shall be made to the Revised Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 28, 2018 (“Agreement”) between Seller and Buyer. The terms and definitions in the Agreement are incorporated into this Addendum.

 

1. Paragraph 2.2 of the Agreement shall be amended to provide as follows:

 

Purchase Price. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and in full consideration for the transfer of such Assets at Closing, Buyer shall pay the Seller an aggregate purchase price equal to: (i) One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) for inventory. This figure represents a negotiate price after taking into consideration deductions for obsolete inventory. (ii) The sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for Seller’s unencumbered fixed assets. (iii) Nine Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand (925,000) shares of Buyer’s Restricted Stock and the sum of Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($825,000) cash and a Promissory Note for Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) bearing interest at .5% per annum payable in sixty (60) equal monthly installments for Seller’s intangible assets and goodwill, all to be delivered upon the closing of the Transaction (the “Closing”). Buyer agrees to convert the Promissory Note to two Promissory Notes in the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) each with one Promissory Note payable to RB upon the same terms and conditions and the other Promissory Note payable to JB upon the same terms and conditions following the Closing upon RB’s and JB’s request.

 

2. As an additional requirement of this Agreement, Seller shall send a letter to all of its vendors that sell product under Seller’s account to Heavy Garden advising the Vendor that Seller is no longer associated with Heavy Garden in any manner, that Heavy Garden is not authorized to purchase any product under Seller’s account and that Seller will not be responsible for payment of any product purchased by Heay Garden under Seller’s account. The language and recipients of this letter shall be subject to Buyer’s approval.

 

3. Buyer acknowledges that this reduction in the price being paid for Seller’s assets is in consideration of a compromise between Seller and Buyer for the fact that sales were reported by Seller on its books for sales made to Heavy Garden by Seller (directly by Heavy Gardens from Seller’s Vendors) at Seller’s cost. Buyer is now fully aware of these sales and the existence and amount of these sales shall not constitute a Material Adverse Effect or misrepresentation of Seller’s representations and warranties at Closing.

 

All other terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT shall remain in force and effect.

 

Dated: ___________ Dated: ___________

 

GrowGeneration Corp   Santa Rosa Hydroponics & Growers Supply, Inc
         
By     By  
  Darren Lampert, Its CEO     Rick Barretta, Its CEO

 

Exhibit 99.3

 

Form of

PROMISSORY NOTE

 

AMOUNT $500,000   July 13, 2018
INTEREST RATE:  .5%    
TERM: 5 YEARS    

 

For value received, Grow Generation Corp, a Colorado Corporation with offices at 1000 W. Mississippi, Denver CO 80223 through its authorized signatory Darren Lampert (hereinafter referred to as “PAYOR” ), hereby agrees to pay Santa Rosa Hydroponics & Grower Supply, Inc. (hereinafter “PAYEE” ), the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) bearing interest at .5% per annum payable monthly in sixty (60) equal monthly installments commencing September 1, 2018 and continuing on the first day of each month thereafter until paid in full. Full payment of the outstanding principal and accrued interest is due on or before August 1, 2023, said date being the maturity date.

 

PAYOR may prepay this loan in full at any time without penalty.

 

At the option of the PAYEE, this note shall become immediately due and payable upon any of the following events of default:

 

1. The institution by or against the undersigned of any proceedings under the bankruptcy act or any other law in which the undersigned is alleged to be insolvent or unable to pay the undersigned debts as they mature or the making by the undersigned of an assignment for the benefit of creditors;
     
2. PAYOR fails to cure within in ten (10) days of receiving notice from PAYEE that a monthly obligation is ten (10) days overdue.

 

The PAYOR agrees to pay any and all expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, which may be incurred by the PAYEE in the enforcement or protection of his rights in connection with this loan.

 

The terms, payments and obligations evidenced by this note are subject to the provisions of the laws of the State of Colorado.

 

No delay or omission on the part of the PAYEE in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as the waiver of such right of the PAYEE, nor shall any delay, omission or waiver of any one occasion be deemed a bar to or waiver of the same or any right on any future occasion.

 

This note shall be assignable by the PAYEE and may be converted by PAYEE into two separate equal notes payable to each of Rick Barretta and Jason Barretta.

 

The proceeds of the loan represented by this note may be paid to any one or more of the undersigned. All rights and obligations hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado and this note shall be deemed to be under seal.

 

 

 

 

Executed under seal this 13th day of July 2018.

 

   
Darren Lampert  
Authorized Signatory  
Grow Generation Corp  

 

 

   
Witness:  

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.4

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.5

 

GrowGeneration Purchases Santa Rosa Hydroponics and Grower Supply Inc.

 

6 th  California Store Creates a Market in Excess of $10 Million in Sonoma County, CA.

 

DENVER, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - GrowGeneration Corp. (OTCQX:  GRWG ), GrowGeneration (“GrowGen” or the “Company”), one of the largest specialty retail hydroponic and organic gardening store chain, with 18 locations serving both commercial and home growers, today announced that it has purchased Santa Rosa Hydroponics and Grower Supply (SRH) located in Santa Rosa, CA. SRH will serve as a retail and warehouse location servicing the growing number of commercial cultivators in the Sonoma and Northern California market. SRH, located on 3.5 acres, with over 20,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and retail space, adds the 6 th  store to the GrowGeneration portfolio of stores in California.

 

GrowGen CEO Comments:

“Santa Rosa Hydroponics and Grower Supply marks our 5 th  acquisition in 2018, adding $25 Million in revenue to our Company. Adding SRH, located directly in a strategic location with high visibility in Northern CA., adds one of the largest and highest volume hydroponic stores in the country. SRH has a seasoned team, and we are excited that the founders of SRH, Rick and Jason Barretta will be continuing as VPs of Sales and Business Development for the Northern Californiaregion.” Further Mr. Lampert stated, “In addition to its store acquisitions, the Company is investing in vertical markets that will offer new technologies and products that bring automation and efficiencies. Through GrowGeneration Management, our newly formed commercial division, GrowGeneration is now able to deliver a full turnkey solution for new license holders and owners who are building new facilities. Our Commercial team is comprised of mechanical engineers, grow room designers, and a solid team of dedicated commercial salesmen who are focused on large capital projects.  We have a strong balance sheet in excess of $14 million in cash. The company has set revenue guidance at $37 million up from $14.5 million for the trailing 12 months.”

 

Santa Rosa Hydroponics and Grower Supply CEO Comments:

“We are excited to be part of the GrowGeneration portfolio of companies. As the largest hydroponic store in Sonoma County, our customers will benefit with more product offerings, competitive pricing and expanded professional services.

We were attracted to GrowGeneration’s model and track record of building a national chain of stores, applying a professional management team and resources, and a strong financial position.”

 

About GrowGeneration Corp.:

GrowGeneration Corp. (“GrowGen”) owns and operates specialty retail hydroponic and organic gardening stores. Currently, GrowGen has 18 stores, which includes 6 locations in Colorado, 6 locations in California, 3 locations in Michigan, 1 location in Las Vegas, 1 location in Rhode Island and 1 location in Washington. GrowGen carries and sells thousands of products, including organic nutrients and soils, advanced lighting technology and state of the art hydroponic equipment to be used indoors and outdoors by commercial and home growers. Our mission is to own and operate GrowGeneration branded stores in all the major legalized cannabis states. Management estimates that roughly 1,000 hydroponic stores are in operation in the U.S. By 2020 the market is estimated to reach over $23 billion with a compound annual growth rate of 32%.

 

Forward Looking Statements:

This press release may include predictions, estimates or other information that might be considered forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgments, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our opinions only as of the date of this release. Please keep in mind that we are not obligating ourselves to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events. When used herein, words such as “look forward,” “believe,” “continue,” “building,” or variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements made by us herein are often discussed in filings we make with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, available at: www.sec.gov, and on our website, at: www.growgeneration.com.

 

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