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)  October 22, 2018

 

Wize Pharma, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware   000-52545   88-0445167
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

24 Hanagar Street, Hod Hasharon, Israel   4527708
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   +(972) 72-260-0536

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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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).

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01. Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On October 22, 2018, Wize Pharma, Inc., entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), with accredited investors. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to sell to the investors, and the investors agreed to purchase from the Company, in a private placement, an aggregate of (i) 3,100,000 shares of common stock, for a purchase price of $1.00 per share, and (ii) 1,350 shares of newly created Series A Preferred Stock (each convertible into 1,000 shares of common stock), for a purchase price of $1,000 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds under the Purchase Agreement of $4,450,000. The Company also agreed to issue to the investors Series A warrants (the “Series A Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 4,450,000 shares of common stock (equal to 100% of the shares of common stock sold (on an as-converted basis with respect to shares of Series A Preferred Stock)), and Series B warrants (the “Series B Warrants, and together with the Series A Warrants, the “Warrants”), to purchase an aggregate of 4,450,000 shares of common stock (equal to 100% of the shares of common stock sold (on an as-converted basis with respect to shares of Series A Preferred Stock)). The Series A Warrants will have an exercise price of $1.10 per share, and the Series B Warrants will have an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement are contemplated to close on October 23, 2018. The investors under the Purchase Agreement include prior investors in the Company and a lender to the Company.

 

The Series A Warrants, when issued, will have a term of 5 years from issuance, and the Series B Warrants will have a term that expires 20 days following the later of (i) the public announcement of Phase II clinical data for LO2A and (ii) six months following the issuance date, provided that, for each day after the issuance date that an Equity Conditions Failure (as defined in the Series B Warrants) has occurred, the expiration date of the Series B Warrants will be extended by one day.

 

In the event that, during the period commencing upon execution of the Purchase Agreement, and expiring on the trading day immediately following the date that the Company has raised, beginning after the issuance date of the Warrants, at least $10 million in gross proceeds from the issuance of the Company’s securities, the Company issues or sells common stock (or securities convertible into or exercisable into common stock) at a purchase price (or conversion or exercise price, as applicable) lower than the exercise price of the Warrants, than the exercise price of the Warrants will be reduced to such lower price, subject to certain exceptions.

 

The Warrants will be exercisable on a cashless basis in the event that, six months after the closing of the Purchase Agreement, there is not an effective registration statement for the resale of the shares underlying the Warrants. The Warrants may not be exercised to the extent such exercise would cause the holder to beneficially own more than 4.99% (or 9.99%, at the election of the investor) of the Company’s outstanding common stock.

 

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed that it will not, for a period commencing upon the closing of the Purchase Agreement, until the earlier of (i) 150 days following the date that all of the common stock, issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, and issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock and exercise of the Warrants, are registered for resale, (ii) six months after the date that a non-affiliate investor under the Purchase Agreement may first sell securities purchased thereunder under Rule 144, (iii) 120 days following the listing of the common stock on a Qualified Market (as defined below) and (iv) the first trading day that the weighted average price of the common stock exceeds $5.00 per share for 10 consecutive trading days occurring after the date that a registration statement covering the resale of all of the common stock, issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, and issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock and exercise of the Warrants, are registered for resale, offer or sell any common stock (or securities convertible into or exercisable into common stock), or file any registration statement, other than pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement or on Form S-8, subject to certain exceptions.

 

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company granted to the investors thereunder, for a period of three years from the closing date of the Purchase Agreement, a right of participation of up to an aggregate of 35% in any subsequent offering of the Company, subject to certain exceptions.

 

In connection with the Purchase Agreement, on October 22, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate of Designations of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Series A Certificate of Designations”) with the Secretary of State of Delaware. Pursuant to the Series A Certificate of Designations, the Company designated 1,350 shares of preferred stock as Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000 per share and is convertible into shares of common stock in an amount determined by dividing the stated value of $1,000 by the conversion price of $1.00, such that each share of Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into 1,000 shares of common stock. The Series A Preferred Stock may not be converted into common stock to the extent such conversion would cause the holder to beneficially own more than 4.99% (or 9.99%, at the election of the investor) of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to dividends on an as-converted basis with the common stock. The Series A Preferred Stock votes with the common stock on an as-converted basis, subject to the beneficial ownership limitation.

 

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In connection with the Purchase Agreement, on October 22, 2018, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with the investors. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company will be required to file a resale registration statement (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to register for resale of the shares of common stock, the shares underlying the Series A Preferred Stock, and the shares underlying the Warrants sold in the private placement, within 30 days of the closing date of the private placement, and to have such Registration Statement declared effective within 90 days after the closing date in the event the Registration Statement is not reviewed by the SEC, or 120 days of the closing date in the event the Registration Statement is reviewed by the SEC. The Company will be obligated to pay liquidated damages to the investors if the Company fails to file the resale registration statement when required, fails to cause the Registration Statement to be declared effective by the SEC when required, the Company fails to maintain the Registration Statement or, in certain circumstances, if the Company fails to timely file its periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

The Company engaged ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc. (“ThinkEquity”), as the placement agent for the private placement, pursuant a placement agency agreement between the Company and ThinkEquity (the “Placement Agency Agreement”). The Company will pay ThinkEquity a fee equal to 8% of the gross proceeds, excluding proceeds received from certain investors for its services as placement agent, and will issue to ThinkEquity or its designees warrants to purchase 267,000 shares of common stock (equal to 6% of the shares of common stock sold (on an as-converted basis with respect to shares of Series A Preferred Stock)). Such warrants will have an exercise price of $1.00 per share and will otherwise have the same terms as the Series A Warrants issued to the investors. The Company will also pay to ThinkEquity a non-accountable expense allowance of $30,000 and reimburse ThinkEquity for its legal expenses in connection with the offering in the amount of $50,000. The Company granted to ThinkEquity a right of first refusal for a period of nine months following the closing of the offering, to act as sole financial advisor, sole investment banker, sole book-runner, and/or sole placement agent, for each and every future public and private equity and debt offering of the Company during such period, on terms and conditions customary to ThinkEquity. The Company will also pay Mesodi Consultation & Investments, Ltd. (“Mesodi”) a fee of $89,000 and will issue to Mesodi warrants to purchase 89,000 shares of common stock. Such warrants will have the same terms as the Warrants issued to the investors, in connection with the private placement.

 

In connection with the Purchase Agreement, on October 19, 2018 the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary Wize Pharma Ltd. (“Wize Israel”) entered into an amendment to convertible loan agreements with Rimon Gold Assets Ltd. (“Rimon Gold”), Ridge Valley Corporation (“Ridge Valley”), and Shimshon Fisher (“Fisher”). Pursuant to the Loan Agreements Amendment, the maturity date (the “Loan Agreements Maturity Date”) under the (i) convertible loan agreement between Wize Israel and Rimon Gold, dated March 20, 2016 (as amended, the “2016 Loan Agreement”), and (ii) convertible loan agreement, dated January 12, 2017 (as amended, the “2017 Loan Agreement”), among Wize Israel, Rimon Gold, and Ridge Valley, was amended to be the earliest of (a) 90 days following the date that the registration statement the Company will file under the Registration Rights Agreement covering the resale of all common stock, issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, and issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock and exercise of the Warrants, are registered for resale for investors who are not a party to the Loan Agreements Amendment, (b) 90 days following the date on which all securities issued to investors under the Purchase Agreement are no longer deemed registrable securities under the Registration Rights Agreement, and (c) one year following the closing under the Purchase Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Loan Agreements Amendment, the expiration date of the investment right under the 2016 Loan Agreement and the 2017 Loan Agreement was amended to be 180 days after the Loan Agreements Maturity Date.

 

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In connection with the foregoing, the Company relied upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for transactions not involving a public offering, and/or Rule 506 thereunder.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Purchase Agreement, Warrants, Registration Rights Agreement, Series A Certificate of Designations, Loan Agreements Amendment, and Placement Agency Agreement do not purport to be complete and are subject to and qualified by reference to the full text of such documents, which are attached as exhibits to this Form 8-K.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information provided in response to Item 1.01 of this report is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.02.

 

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

 

The information provided in response to Item 1.01 of this report is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.03.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

On October 23, 2018, the Company issued a press release regarding the execution of the Purchase Agreement with respect to the private placement. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
3.1   Form of Series A Certificate of Designations
10.1   Purchase Agreement
10.2   Form of Series A and Series B Warrant
10.3   Form of Registration Rights Agreement
10.4   Convertible Loan Amendment
10.5   Placement Agency Agreement
99.1   Press Release

 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

Wize Pharma, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Or Eisenberg
  Name: Or Eisenberg
Date: October 23, 2018 Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 3.1

 

CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS, PREFERENCES
AND RIGHTS OF SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
OF
WIZE PHARMA, INC.

 

Wize Pharma, Inc. (the “ Company ”), a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “ DGCL ”), does hereby certify that, pursuant to authority conferred upon the Board of Directors of the Company (the “ Board ”) by the Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of the Company, and pursuant to the provisions of the DGCL, the Board adopted resolutions (i) designating a series of the Company’s previously authorized preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, and (ii) providing for the designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, of one thousand three hundred fifty (1,350) shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company, as follows:

 

RESOLVED, that the Company is authorized to issue one thousand three hundred fifty (1,350) shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Series A Preferred Shares ”), which shall have the following powers, designations, preferences and other special rights:

 

(1) Ranking . The Series A Preferred Shares shall rank pari passu with the Common Stock.

 

(2) Liquidation .

 

(a) Distribution of Remaining Assets . After the distributions to any holders of any capital stock of the Company senior in rank to the Series A Preferred Shares in respect of the preferences as to distributions and payments upon a Liquidation Event, the holders of Series A Preferred Shares (each, a “ Holder ” and collectively, the “ Holders ”) shall be entitled, on a pari passu basis with the holders of Common Stock and treating for the purpose thereof all of the Series A Preferred Shares as having been converted into Common Stock pursuant to Section 4, to participate in the distribution of any remaining assets of the Company to the holders of the outstanding Common Stock (without regard to any limitations on conversion, including without limitation, the Maximum Percentage (as defined in Section 4(d)). To the extent necessary, the Company shall cause such actions to be taken by any of its Subsidiaries so as to enable, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the proceeds of a Liquidation Event to be distributed to the Holders in accordance with this Section. All the preferential amounts to be paid to the Holders under this Section (the “ Liquidation Funds ”) shall be paid or set apart for payment before the payment or setting apart for payment of any amount for, or the distribution of any capital or earnings available for distribution to the stockholders of the Company to the holders of any of the capital stock of the Company of any class junior in rank to the Series A Preferred Shares in respect of the preferences as to distributions and payments upon such Liquidation Event (such stock being referred to hereinafter collectively as “ Junior Stock ”) in connection with a Liquidation Event as to which this Section applies.

 

 

 

 

(b) Maximum Percentage . Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that a Holder’s right to participate in any Liquidation Event pursuant to this Section 2 would result in such Holder and its other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, if applicable, then such Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Liquidation Event to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such Liquidation Event (and beneficial ownership) to such extent) and the portion of such Liquidation Funds shall be held in abeyance for such Holder until such time or times as its right thereto would not result in such Holder and its other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, if applicable, at which time or times such Holder shall be granted such rights (and any rights under this Section 2 to be held similarly in abeyance) to the same extent as if there had been no such limitation.

 

(3) Dividends .

 

(a) Dividends on Common Stock . From and after the first date of issuance of any Series A Preferred Shares (the “ Issuance Date ”), the Holders shall be entitled to receive such dividends paid and distributions made to the holders of Common Stock to the same extent as if such Holders had converted the Series A Preferred Shares into Common Stock (without regard to any limitations on conversion, including, without limitation, the Maximum Percentage) and had held such shares of Common Stock on the record date for such dividends and distributions. Payments under the preceding sentence shall be made concurrently with the dividends or distributions to the holders of Common Stock. The Company shall not declare or pay any dividends or distributions on any Junior Stock or shares of other classes or series of preferred stock of the Company, if any, that are of equal rank with the Series A Preferred Shares as to payments of Liquidation Funds (such stock being referred to hereinafter collectively as “ Pari Passu Stock ”) unless the Holders of Series A Preferred Shares then outstanding shall simultaneously receive such dividends or distributions on a pro rata basis as if the Series A Preferred Shares had been converted into shares of Common Stock pursuant to Section 4 immediately prior to the record date for determining the stockholders eligible to receive such dividends or distributions (without regard to any limitations on conversion, including, without limitation, the Maximum Percentage).

 

(b) Maximum Percentage . Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that a Holder’s right to participate in any such dividends or distributions pursuant to this Section 3 would result in such Holder and its other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, then such Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such dividends or distributions to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such dividends or distributions (and beneficial ownership) to such extent) and the portion of such dividends or distributions shall be held in abeyance for such Holder until such time or times as its right thereto would not result in such Holder and its other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, at which time or times such Holder shall be granted such rights (and any rights under this Section 3 on such initial rights or on any subsequent such rights to be held similarly in abeyance) to the same extent as if there had been no such limitation.

 

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(4) Conversion of Series A Preferred Shares . Series A Preferred Shares shall be convertible into shares of Common Stock, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 4.

 

(a) Holder’s Conversion Right . Subject to the provisions of Section 4(d), at any time or times on or after the Issuance Date, any Holder shall be entitled to convert any whole or fractional number of Series A Preferred Shares into fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock in accordance with this Section 4 at the Conversion Rate (as defined below).

 

(b) Conversion . The number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of each Series A Preferred Share pursuant to Section 5(a) shall be determined according to the following formula (the “ Conversion Rate ”):

 

Conversion Amount
Conversion Price

 

No fractional shares of Common Stock are to be issued upon the conversion of any Series A Preferred Share, but rather the number of shares of Common Stock to be issued shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. The applicable Conversion Rate and Conversion Price from time to time in effect is subject to adjustment as hereinafter provided. For the avoidance of doubt, a Holder may elect to convert any fraction of a Preferred Share.

 

(c) Mechanics of Conversion . The conversion of Series A Preferred Shares shall be conducted in the following manner:

 

(i)   Holder’s Delivery Requirements . To convert Series A Preferred Shares into shares of Common Stock on any date (a “ Conversion Date ”), a Holder shall (A) transmit by facsimile or electronic mail (or otherwise deliver), for receipt on or prior to 11:59 p.m., New York City Time, on such date, a copy of a properly completed notice of conversion executed by the registered Holder of the Series A Preferred Shares subject to such conversion in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I (the “ Conversion Notice ”) to the Company and (B) if required by Section 4(c)(vii), but without delaying the Company’s requirement to deliver shares of Common Stock on the applicable Share Delivery Date (as defined below), surrender to a common carrier for delivery to the Company as soon as practicable following such date the original certificates representing the Series A Preferred Shares being converted (or compliance with the procedures set forth in Section 13) (the “ Series A Preferred Stock Certificates ”). No ink-original Conversion Notice shall be required, nor shall any medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) of any Conversion Notice be required.

 

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(ii)   Company’s Response . Upon delivery to the Company of copy of a Conversion Notice, the Company shall (I) as soon as practicable, but in any event within one (1) Trading Day, send, via facsimile or electronic mail, a confirmation of receipt of such Conversion Notice to such Holder and the Company’s transfer agent (the “ Transfer Agent ”), which confirmation shall constitute an instruction to the Transfer Agent to process such Conversion Notice in accordance with the terms herein and (II) on or before the earlier of (A) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period and (B) the second (2 nd ) Trading Day following the date on which the Holder delivers the applicable Conversion Notice to the Company (a “ Share Delivery Date ”), (1) provided the Transfer Agent is participating in the Depository Trust Company (“ DTC ”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer (“ FAST ”) Program and (A) the shares of Common Stock to which such Holder shall be entitled are subject to an effective resale registration statement in favor of such Holder or (B) at a time when Rule 144 would be available for immediate resale by such Holder of the shares of Common Stock to which such Holder shall be entitled, credit such aggregate number of shares of Common Stock to which such Holder shall be entitled to such Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit/Withdrawal at Custodian (“ DWAC ”) system, or (2) if (A) the Transfer Agent is not participating in the DTC FAST Program or (B) the shares of Common Stock to which such Holder shall be entitled are not subject to an effective resale registration statement in favor of such Holder and, such conversion occurs at a time when Rule 144 would not be available for immediate resale by such Holder of the shares of Common Stock to which such Holder shall be entitled, issue and deliver to the address as specified in the applicable Conversion Notice, a certificate, registered in the name of such Holder or its designee, for the number of shares of Common Stock to which such Holder shall be entitled. If the number of Series A Preferred Shares represented by the Series A Preferred Stock Certificate(s) submitted for conversion, as may be required pursuant to Section 4(c)(vii), is greater than the number of Series A Preferred Shares being converted, then the Company shall, as soon as practicable and in no event later than three (3) Business Days after receipt of the Series A Preferred Stock Certificate(s) (the “ Preferred Stock Delivery Date ”) and at its own expense, issue and deliver to such Holder a new Series A Preferred Stock Certificate representing the number of Series A Preferred Shares not converted. While any Series A Preferred Shares are outstanding, the Company shall use a transfer agent that participates in the FAST Program.

 

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(iii) Dispute Resolution . In the case of a dispute as to the determination of the Closing Bid Price or the Closing Sale Price or the arithmetic calculation of the Conversion Price or the Conversion Rate, the Company shall instruct the Transfer Agent to issue to such Holder the number of shares of Common Stock that is not disputed and the Company shall submit the disputed determinations or arithmetic calculations via facsimile or electronic mail within one (1) Business Day of receipt, or deemed receipt, of the Conversion Notice or other event giving rise to such dispute, as the case may be, to the applicable Holder. If such Holder and the Company are unable to agree upon such determination or calculation within one (1) Business Day of such disputed determination or arithmetic calculation being submitted to such Holder, then the Company shall, within one (1) Business Day submit via facsimile or electronic mail (a) the disputed determination of the Closing Bid Price or the Closing Sale Price to an independent, reputable investment bank selected by such Holder and approved by the Company, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, or (b) the disputed arithmetic calculation of the Conversion Price or the Conversion Rate to an independent, outside accountant, selected by such Holder and approved by the Company, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. The Company, at its expense, shall cause the investment bank or the accountant, as the case may be, to perform the determinations or calculations and notify the Company and the applicable Holder of the results no later than five (5) Business Days from the time it receives the disputed determinations or calculations. Such investment bank’s or accountant’s determination or calculation, as the case may be, shall be binding upon all parties absent demonstrable error.

 

(iv)   Record Holder . The Person or Persons entitled to receive the shares of Common Stock issuable upon a conversion of Series A Preferred Shares shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder or holders of such shares of Common Stock on the applicable Conversion Date, irrespective of the date such shares of Common Stock are credited to such Holder’s account with DTC or the date of delivery of the certificates evidencing such shares of Common Stock, as the case may be.

 

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(v) Company’s Failure to Timely Convert .

 

(A) Cash Damages . If on or prior to the applicable Share Delivery Date the Company shall fail to credit a Holder’s balance account with DTC (or issue and deliver a certificate to such Holder if applicable) for the number of shares of Common Stock to which such Holder is entitled upon such Holder’s conversion of Series A Preferred Shares (a “ Conversion Failure ”), then in addition to all other available remedies which such holder may pursue hereunder and under the other Transaction Documents, including any indemnification provisions therein, the Company shall pay additional damages to such Holder for each Trading Day of such Conversion Failure in an amount equal to one and one half percent (1.5%) of the product of (I) the number of shares of Common Stock not issued to such Holder on or prior to the applicable Share Delivery Date and to which such Holder is entitled as set forth in the applicable Conversion Notice and (II) any trading price of the Common Stock selected by the applicable Holder in writing as in effect at any time during the period beginning on the applicable Conversion Date and ending on the applicable Share Delivery Date. In addition to the foregoing, if a Conversion Failure occurs or the Company fails to comply with its obligation to deliver shares of Common Stock as contemplated pursuant to clause (ii) below, and if on or after such Trading Day such Holder purchases (in an open market transaction or otherwise) shares of Common Stock relating to the applicable Conversion Failure (a “ Buy-In ”), then the Company shall, within three (3) Trading Days after such Holder’s request and in such Holder’s discretion, either (i) pay cash to such Holder in an amount equal to such Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions and out-of-pocket expenses, if any) for the shares of Common Stock so purchased (the “ Buy-In Price ”), at which point the Company’s obligation to deliver such certificate (and to issue such Common Stock) or credit such Holder’s balance account with DTC for such shares of Common Stock shall terminate, or (ii) promptly honor its obligation to deliver to such Holder a certificate or certificates representing such Common Stock or credit the Holder’s balance account with DTC for such shares of Common Stock, as applicable, and pay cash to such Holder in an amount equal to the excess (if any) of the Buy-In Price over the product of (A) such number of shares of Common Stock, times (B) any trading price of the Common Stock selected by such Holder in writing as in effect at any time during the period beginning on the applicable Conversion Date and ending on the applicable Share Delivery Date. Nothing herein shall limit a Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver certificates representing shares of Common Stock (or to electronically deliver such shares of Common Stock) upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares as required pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

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(B) Void Conversion Notice . If for any reason a Holder has not received all of the shares of Common Stock to which such Holder is entitled on the applicable Share Delivery Date with respect to a conversion of Series A Preferred Shares, then such Holder, upon written notice to the Company, with a copy to the Transfer Agent, may void its Conversion Notice with respect to, and retain or have returned, as the case may be, any Series A Preferred Shares that have not been converted pursuant to such Holder’s Conversion Notice; provided that the voiding of a Holder’s Conversion Notice shall not affect the Company’s obligations to make any payments which have accrued prior to the date of such notice pursuant to Section 4(c)(v)(A) or otherwise.

 

(vi) Pro Rata Conversion; Disputes . In the event the Company receives a Conversion Notice from more than one Holder for the same Conversion Date and the Company can convert some, but not all, of such Series A Preferred Shares, the Company shall convert from each Holder electing to have Series A Preferred Shares converted at such time a pro rata amount of such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares submitted for conversion based on the number of Series A Preferred Shares submitted for conversion on such date by such Holder relative to the number of Series A Preferred Shares submitted for conversion on such date. In the event of a dispute as to the number of shares of Common Stock issuable to a Holder in connection with a conversion of Series A Preferred Shares, the Company shall issue to such Holder the number of shares of Common Stock not in dispute and resolve such dispute in accordance with Section 4(c)(iii).

 

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(vii) Book-Entry . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, upon conversion of Series A Preferred Shares in accordance with the terms hereof, a Holder thereof shall not be required to physically surrender the certificate representing the Series A Preferred Shares to the Company unless (A) the full or remaining number of Series A Preferred Shares represented by the certificate are being converted, in which case such Holder shall deliver such stock certificate to the Company as soon as reasonably practicable following such conversion or (B) a Holder has provided the Company with prior written notice (which notice may be included in a Conversion Notice) requesting reissuance of Series A Preferred Shares upon physical surrender of any Series A Preferred Shares. Each Holder and the Company shall maintain records showing the number of Series A Preferred Shares so converted and the dates of such conversions or shall use such other method, reasonably satisfactory to the Holders and the Company, so as not to require physical surrender of the certificate representing the Series A Preferred Shares upon each such conversion. In the event of any dispute or discrepancy, such records of the Company establishing the number of Series A Preferred Shares to which the record holder is entitled shall be controlling and determinative in the absence of manifest error. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Series A Preferred Shares represented by a certificate are converted as aforesaid, a Holder may not transfer the certificate representing the Series A Preferred Shares unless such Holder first physically surrenders the certificate representing the Series A Preferred Shares to the Company, whereupon the Company will forthwith issue and deliver upon the order of such Holder a new certificate of like tenor, registered as such Holder may request, representing in the aggregate the remaining number of Series A Preferred Shares represented by such certificate. A Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of a certificate, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following conversion of any Series A Preferred Shares, the number of Series A Preferred Shares represented by such certificate may be less than the number of Series A Preferred Shares stated on the face thereof. Each certificate for Series A Preferred Shares shall bear the following legend:

 

ANY TRANSFEREE OF THIS CERTIFICATE SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW THE TERMS OF THE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS RELATING TO THE SERIES A PREFERRED SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE, INCLUDING SECTION 4(c)(vii) THEREOF. THE NUMBER OF SERIES A PREFERRED SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE LESS THAN THE NUMBER OF SERIES A PREFERRED SHARES STATED ON THE FACE HEREOF PURSUANT TO SECTION 4(c)(vii) OF THE CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS RELATING TO THE SERIES A PREFERRED SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE.

 

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(d) Beneficial Ownership Limitation on Conversions . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company shall not effect the conversion of any portion of Series A Preferred Shares, and no Holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of Series A Preferred Shares pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Certificate of Designations and any such conversion shall be null and void and treated as if never made, to the extent that after giving effect to such conversion, such Holder together with the other Attribution Parties collectively would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% (or upon the election by a Holder prior to the issuance of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock, 9.99%) (the “ Maximum Percentage ”) of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such conversion. For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by a Holder and its other Attribution Parties shall include the number of shares of Common Stock held by such Holder and all of its other Attribution Parties plus the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares with respect to which the determination of such sentence is being made, but shall exclude the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (A) conversion of the remaining, nonconverted Series A Preferred Shares beneficially owned by such Holder or any of its other Attribution Parties and (B) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any convertible notes or convertible preferred stock or warrants, including the Warrants) beneficially owned by such Holder or any of its other Attribution Party subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained in this Section 4(d). For purposes of this Section 4(d), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. For purposes of determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock a Holder may acquire upon the conversion of Series A Preferred Shares without exceeding the Maximum Percentage, such Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (x) the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Current Report on Form 8-K or other public filing with the SEC, as the case may be, (y) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (z) any other written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (the “ Reported Outstanding Share Number ”). If the Company receives a Conversion Notice from a Holder at a time when the actual number of outstanding shares of Common Stock is less than the Reported Outstanding Share Number, the Company shall (i) notify such Holder in writing of the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding and, to the extent that such Conversion Notice would otherwise cause such Holder’s beneficial ownership, as determined pursuant to this Section 4(d), to exceed the Maximum Percentage, such Holder must notify the Company of a reduced number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased pursuant to such Conversion Notice. For any reason at any time, upon the written or oral request of any Holder, the Company shall within one (1) Trading Day confirm orally and in writing or by electronic mail to such Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including the Series A Preferred Shares, by such Holder and any of its other Attribution Party since the date as of which the Reported Outstanding Share Number was reported. In the event that the issuance of shares of Common Stock to a Holder upon exercise of such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares results in such Holder and its other Attribution Parties being deemed to beneficially own, in the aggregate, more than the Maximum Percentage of the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock (as determined under Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act), the number of shares so issued by which such Holder’s and its other Attribution Parties’ aggregate beneficial ownership exceeds the Maximum Percentage (the “ Excess Shares ”) shall be deemed null and void and shall be cancelled ab initio, and such Holder shall not have the power to vote or to transfer the Excess Shares. Upon delivery of a written notice to the Company, any Holder may from time to time increase or decrease the Maximum Percentage to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99% as specified in such notice; provided that (i) any such increase in the Maximum Percentage will not be effective until the sixty-first (61st) day after such notice is delivered to the Company and (ii) any such increase or decrease will apply only to such Holder and its other Attribution Parties and not to any other holder of Series A Preferred Shares that is not an Attribution Party. For purposes of clarity, the shares of Common Stock underlying the Series A Preferred Shares in excess of the Maximum Percentage shall not be deemed to be beneficially owned by a Holder for any purpose including for purposes of Section 13(d) or Rule 16a-1(a)(1) of the Exchange Act. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 4(d) to the extent necessary to correct this paragraph or any portion of this paragraph which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended beneficial ownership limitation contained in this Section 4(d) or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitation contained in this paragraph may not be waived and shall apply to a successor holder of Series A Preferred Shares.

 

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(e) Transfer Taxes . The issuance of certificates for shares of the Common Stock on conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares shall be made without charge to the Holders for any documentary stamp or similar taxes that may be payable in respect of the issue or delivery of such certificates.

 

(f) Adjustments to Conversion Price . The Conversion Price will be subject to adjustment from time to time as provided in this Section 4(f).

 

(i) Voluntary Adjustment By Company . The Company may at any time, with the prior written consent of the Required Holders, reduce the then current Conversion Price to any amount and for any period of time deemed appropriate by the Board.

 

(ii) Adjustment of Conversion Price upon Subdivision or Combination of Common Stock . If the Company at any time on or after the Subscription Date subdivides (by any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares, the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such subdivision will be proportionately reduced. If the Company at any time on or after the Subscription Date combines (by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such combination will be proportionately increased. Any adjustment under this Section 4(f)(ii) shall become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.

 

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(g) Notices .

 

(i) Immediately upon any adjustment of the Conversion Price pursuant to Section 4(f), the Company will give written notice thereof to each Holder, setting forth in reasonable detail, and certifying, the calculation of such adjustment. In the case of a dispute as to the determination of such adjustment, then such dispute shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 4(c)(iii).

 

(ii) The Company will give written notice to each Holder at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the date on which the Company closes its books or takes a record (I) with respect to any dividend or distribution upon the Common Stock, (II) with respect to any pro rata subscription offer to holders of Common Stock or (III) for determining rights to vote with respect to any Fundamental Transaction or Liquidation Event, provided that such information shall be made known to the public prior to or in conjunction with such notice being provided to such Holder.

 

(iii) The Company will also give written notice to each Holder at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the date on which any Fundamental Transaction or Liquidation Event will take place, provided that such information shall be made known to the public prior to or in conjunction with such notice being provided to such Holder.

 

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(5) Other Rights of Holders .

 

(a) Assumption . The Company shall not enter into or be party to a Fundamental Transaction unless the Successor Entity assumes in writing all of the obligations of the Company under this Certificate of Designations and the other Transaction Documents in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5(a) pursuant to written agreements in form and substance satisfactory to the Required Holders and approved by the Required Holders prior to such Fundamental Transaction, including agreements to deliver to each Holder in exchange for such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares a security of the Successor Entity evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to this Certificate of Designations including, without limitation, having a stated value equal to the Stated Value and having similar conversion rights, dividend rights and ranking to the Series A Preferred Shares, and satisfactory to the Required Holders. Any security issuable or potentially issuable to the Holders pursuant to the terms of this Certificate of Designations on the consummation of a Fundamental Transaction shall be registered and freely tradable by the Holders without any restriction or limitation or the requirement to be subject to any holding period pursuant to any applicable securities laws. No later than (i) thirty (30) days prior to the occurrence or consummation of any Fundamental Transaction or (ii) if later, the first Trading Day following the date the Company first becomes aware of the occurrence or potential occurrence of a Fundamental Transaction, the Company shall deliver written notice thereof via facsimile or electronic mail and overnight courier to the Holders. Upon the occurrence or consummation of any Fundamental Transaction, and it shall be a required condition to the occurrence or consummation of any Fundamental Transaction that, the Company and the Successor Entity or Successor Entities, jointly and severally, shall succeed to, and the Company shall cause any Successor Entity or Successor Entities to jointly and severally succeed to, and be added to the term “Company” under this Certificate of Designations (so that from and after the date of such Fundamental Transaction, each and every provision of this Certificate of Designations referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to each of the Company and the Successor Entity or Successor Entities, jointly and severally), and the Company and the Successor Entity or Successor Entities, jointly and severally, may exercise every right and power of the Company prior thereto and shall assume all of the obligations of the Company prior thereto under this Certificate of Designations with the same effect as if the Company and such Successor Entity or Successor Entities, jointly and severally, had been named as the Company in this Certificate of Designations; and, solely at the request of a Holder, if the Successor Entity and/or Successor Entities is a publicly traded corporation whose common capital stock is quoted on or listed for trading on an Eligible Market, shall deliver (in addition to and without limiting any right under this Certificate of Designations) to such Holder in exchange for such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares a security of the Successor Entity and/or Successor Entities evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to the Series A Preferred Shares and convertible for a corresponding number of shares of capital stock of the Successor Entity and/or Successor Entities (the “ Successor Capital Stock ”) equivalent (as set forth below) to the shares of Common Stock acquirable and receivable upon conversion of such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares (without regard to any limitations on the conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares set forth in this Certificate of Designations) prior to such Fundamental Transaction (such corresponding number of shares of Successor Capital Stock to be delivered to the Holders shall equal the greater of (I) the quotient of (A) the aggregate dollar value of all consideration (including cash consideration and any consideration other than cash (“ Non-Cash Consideration ”), in such Fundamental Transaction, as such values are set forth in any definitive agreement for the Fundamental Transaction that has been executed at the time of the first public announcement of the Fundamental Transaction or, if no such value is determinable from such definitive agreement, as determined in accordance with Section 4(c)(iii) with the term “Non-Cash Consideration” being substituted for the term “Conversion Price”) that such Holder would have been entitled to receive upon the happening of such Fundamental Transaction or the record, eligibility or other determination date for the event resulting in such Fundamental Transaction, had such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares been converted immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction or the record, eligibility or other determination date for the event resulting in such Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitations on the conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares) (the “ Aggregate Consideration ”) divided by (B) the per share Closing Sale Price of such corresponding Successor Capital Stock on the Trading Day immediately prior to the consummation or occurrence of the Fundamental Transaction and (II) the product of (A) the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the Aggregate Consideration, by (y) the Closing Sale Price of the Common Stock on the Trading Day immediately prior to the consummation or occurrence of the Fundamental Transaction and (B) the highest exchange ratio pursuant to which any stockholder of the Company may exchange Common Stock for Successor Capital Stock) ( provided , however , to the extent that a Holder’s right to receive any such shares of publicly traded common stock (or their equivalent) of the Successor Entity would result in such Holder and its other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, then such Holder shall not be entitled to receive such shares to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such shares of publicly traded common stock (or their equivalent) of the Successor Entity as a result of such consideration to such extent) and the portion of such shares shall be held in abeyance for such Holder until such time or times, as its right thereto would not result in such Holder and its other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, at which time or times such Holder shall be delivered such shares to the extent as if there had been no such limitation), and such security shall be satisfactory to such Holder, and with an identical conversion price to the Conversion Price hereunder (such adjustments to the number of shares of capital stock and such conversion price being for the purpose of protecting after the consummation or occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction the economic value of the Series A Preferred Shares that was in effect immediately prior to the consummation or occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction, as elected by such Holder solely at its option). Upon occurrence or consummation of the Fundamental Transaction, and it shall be a required condition to the occurrence or consummation of such Fundamental Transaction that, the Company and the Successor Entity or Successor Entities shall deliver to each Holder confirmation that there shall be issued upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares at any time after the occurrence or consummation of the Fundamental Transaction, as elected by a Holder solely at its option, shares of Common Stock, Successor Capital Stock or, in lieu of the shares of Common Stock or Successor Capital Stock (or other securities, cash, assets or other property purchasable upon the conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares prior to such Fundamental Transaction), such shares of stock, securities, cash, assets or any other property whatsoever (including warrants or other purchase or subscription rights), which for purposes of clarification may continue to be shares of Common Stock, if any, that such Holder would have been entitled to receive upon the happening of such Fundamental Transaction or the record, eligibility or other determination date for the event resulting in such Fundamental Transaction, had such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares been converted immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction or the record, eligibility or other determination date for the event resulting in such Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitations on the conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares), as adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this Certificate of Designations. The provisions of this Section 5(a) shall apply similarly and equally to successive Fundamental Transactions and shall be applied without regard to any limitations on the conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares.

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(b) Corporate Events . In addition to and not in substitution for any other rights hereunder, prior to the occurrence or consummation of any Fundamental Transaction pursuant to which holders of shares of Common Stock are entitled to receive securities, cash, assets or other property with respect to or in exchange for shares of Common Stock (a “ Corporate Event ”), the Company shall make appropriate provision to ensure that, and any applicable Successor Entity or Successor Entities shall ensure that, and it shall be a required condition to the occurrence or consummation of such Corporate Event that, such Holder will thereafter have the right to receive at its option upon surrender of such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares upon the occurrence or consummation of the Corporate Event, in lieu of the shares of Common Stock (or other securities, cash, assets or other property) such Holder is entitled to receive upon the conversion of such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares prior to such Corporate Event (but not in lieu of such items still issuable under Sections 3 and 5(c), which shall continue to be receivable on the Common Stock or on such shares of stock, securities, cash, assets or any other property otherwise receivable with respect to or in exchange for shares of Common Stock), such shares of stock, securities, cash, assets or any other property whatsoever (including warrants or other purchase or subscription rights and any shares of Common Stock) which the Holders would have been entitled to receive upon the occurrence or consummation of such Corporate Event or the record, eligibility or other determination date for the event resulting in such Corporate Event, had such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares been converted immediately prior to such Corporate Event or the record, eligibility or other determination date for the event resulting in such Corporate Event (without regard to any limitations on conversion, including without limitation, the Maximum Percentage) ( provided , however , to the extent that a Holder’s right to receive any such shares of publicly traded common stock (or their equivalent) of the Successor Entity would result in such Holder and its other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, then such Holder shall not be entitled to receive such shares to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such shares of publicly traded common stock (or their equivalent) of the Successor Entity as a result of such consideration to such extent) and the portion of such shares shall be held in abeyance for such Holder until such time or times, as its right thereto would not result in such Holder and its other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, at which time or times such Holder shall be delivered such shares to the extent as if there had been no such limitation). Provision made pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Required Holders. The provisions of this Section shall apply similarly and equally to successive Fundamental Transactions and shall be applied without regard to any limitations on the conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares.

 

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(c) Purchase Rights . If at any time the Company grants, issues or sells any Options, Convertible Securities or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to the record holders of any class of Common Stock (the “ Purchase Rights ”), then the Holders will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which such Holder could have acquired if such Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares (without taking into account any limitations or restrictions on the convertibility of the Series A Preferred Shares) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Purchase Rights ( provided , however , that to the extent that a Holder’s right to participate in any such Purchase Right would result in such Holder and its other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, then such Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Purchase Right to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such Purchase Right (and beneficial ownership) to such extent) and such Purchase Right to such extent shall be held in abeyance for such Holder until such time or times as its right thereto would not result in such Holder and its other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, at which time or times such Holder shall be granted such right (and any Purchase Right granted, issued or sold on such initial Purchase Right or on any subsequent Purchase Right to be held similarly in abeyance) to the same extent as if there had been no such limitation).

 

(6) Redemptions . The Company may not redeem any of the outstanding Series A Preferred Shares without the prior written consent to of the Required Holders.

 

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(7) Reservation of Shares .

 

(a) The Company shall have sufficient authorized and unissued shares of Common Stock for each of the Series A Preferred Shares equal to 100% of the number of shares of Common Stock necessary to effect the conversion at the Conversion Rate (without regard to any limitations herein on any such conversion) with respect to the Conversion Amount of each such Series A Preferred Share as of the Issuance Date. The Company shall, so long as any of the Series A Preferred Shares are outstanding, take all action necessary to reserve and keep available out of its authorized and unissued Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting the conversions of the Series A Preferred Shares, such number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be necessary to effect the conversion of all of the Series A Preferred Shares then outstanding; provided that at no time shall the number of shares of Common Stock so reserved shall at no time be less than 100% of the number of shares of Common Stock for which the Series A Preferred Shares are at any time convertible (without regard to any limitations on conversions) (the “ Required Reserve Amount ”). The initial number of shares of Common Stock reserved for conversions of the Series A Preferred Shares and each increase in the number of shares so reserved shall be allocated pro rata among the Holders based on the number of Series A Preferred Shares held by each Holder at the time of issuance of the Series A Preferred Shares or increase in the number of reserved shares, as the case may be (the “ Authorized Share Allocation ”). In the event a Holder shall sell or otherwise transfer any of such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares, each transferee shall be allocated a pro rata portion of the number of reserved shares of Common Stock reserved for such transferor. Any shares of Common Stock reserved and allocated to any Person which ceases to hold any Series A Preferred Shares (other than pursuant to a transfer of Series A Preferred Shares in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence) shall be allocated to the remaining Holders of Series A Preferred Shares, pro rata based on the number of Series A Preferred Shares then held by such Holders.

 

(b) Insufficient Authorized Shares . If at any time while any of the Series A Preferred Shares remain outstanding the Company does not have a sufficient number of authorized and unreserved shares of Common Stock to satisfy its obligation to reserve for issuance upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares at least a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the Required Reserve Amount (an “ Authorized Share Failure ”), then the Company shall immediately take all action necessary to increase the Company’s authorized shares of Common Stock to an amount sufficient to allow the Company to reserve the Required Reserve Amount for the Series A Preferred Shares then outstanding. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, as soon as practicable after the date of the occurrence of an Authorized Share Failure, but in no event later than sixty (60) days after the occurrence of such Authorized Share Failure, the Company shall hold a meeting of its stockholders for the approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock. In connection with such meeting, the Company shall provide each stockholder with a proxy statement and shall use its best efforts to solicit its stockholders’ approval of such increase in authorized shares of Common Stock and to cause the Board to recommend to the stockholders that they approve such proposal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any such time of an Authorized Share Failure, the Company is able to obtain the written consent of a majority of the shares of its issued and outstanding Common Stock to approve the increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock, the Company may satisfy this obligation by obtaining such consent and submitting for filing with the SEC an Information Statement on Schedule 14C.

 

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(8) Voting Rights . Each Holder shall be entitled to the whole number of votes equal to the number of shares of Common Stock into which such Holder’s Series A Preferred Shares would be convertible on the record date for the vote or consent of stockholders, and shall otherwise have voting rights and powers equal to the voting rights and powers of the Common Stock, subject, however, to the Maximum Percentage. Each Holder shall be entitled to receive the same prior notice of any stockholders’ meeting as is provided to the holders of Common Stock in accordance with the bylaws of the Company, as well as prior notice of all stockholder actions to be taken by legally available means in lieu of a meeting, and shall vote as a class with the holders of Common Stock as if they were a single class of securities upon any matter submitted to a vote of stockholders, except those matters required by law or by the terms hereof to be submitted to a class vote of the Holders of Series A Preferred Shares, in which case the Holders of Series A Preferred Shares only shall vote as a separate class.

 

(9) Equal Treatment of Holders . No consideration shall be offered or paid to any of the Holders to amend or waive or modify any provision of the Series A Preferred Shares or the Warrants, unless the same consideration (other than the reimbursement of legal fees) is also offered to all of the Holders. This provision constitutes a separate right granted to each of the Holders by the Company and shall not in any way be construed as the Holders acting in concert or as a group with respect to the purchase, disposition or voting of securities or otherwise.

 

(10) Vote to Change the Terms of or Issue Series A Preferred Shares. In addition to any other rights provided by law, except where the vote or written consent of the holders of a greater number of shares is required by law or by another provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, the affirmative vote at a meeting duly called for such purpose or the written consent without a meeting of the Required Holders, voting together as a single class, shall be required before the Company may: (a) amend or repeal any provision of, or add any provision to, the Certificate of Incorporation or bylaws, or file any articles of amendment, certificate of designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights of any series of preferred stock, if such action would adversely alter or change the preferences, rights, privileges or powers of, or restrictions provided for the benefit of the Series A Preferred Shares, regardless of whether any such action shall be by means of amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation or by merger, consolidation or otherwise; (b) increase or decrease (other than by conversion) the authorized number of shares of Series A Preferred Shares; (c) amend or waive any provision of the Certificate of Designations with respect to the Series A Preferred Shares or (d) whether or not prohibited by the terms of the Series A Preferred Shares, circumvent a right of the Series A Preferred Shares. Any amendment or waiver to this Certificate of Incorporation made in conformity with the provisions of this Section 10 shall be binding on all Holders. No such amendment or waiver shall be effective to the extent that it applies to less than all of the Holders. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in the event any such amendment or waiver that complies with the foregoing but that disproportionately, materially and adversely affects the rights and/or obligations of any Holder(s) relative to the comparable rights and/or obligations of the other Holders shall require the prior written consent of such adversely affected Holder(s).

 

(11) General Provisions .

 

(a) In addition to the above provisions with respect to Series A Preferred Shares, such Series A Preferred Shares shall be subject to and be entitled to the benefit of the provisions set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company with respect to preferred stock of the Company generally; provided , however , that in the event of any conflict between such provisions, the provisions set forth in this Certificate of Designations shall control.

 

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(b) Any Series A Preferred Shares which are converted, repurchased or redeemed shall be automatically and immediately cancelled and shall not be reissued, sold or transferred.

 

(c) Whenever notice is required to be given under this Certificate of Designations, unless otherwise provided herein, such notice shall be given in accordance with Section 9(f) of the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

(d) Whenever any payment of cash is to be made by the Company to any Person pursuant to this Certificate of Designations, such payment shall be made via wire transfer of immediately available funds by providing the Company such Holder’s wire transfer instructions); provided , that a Holder may elect to receive a payment of cash in lawful money of the United States of America by a check drawn on the account of the Company and sent via overnight courier service to such Person at such address as previously provided to the Company in writing (which address, in the case of each of the Buyers, shall initially be as set forth on the Schedule of Buyers attached to the Securities Purchase Agreement). Whenever any amount expressed to be due by the terms of this Certificate of Designations is due on any day which is not a Business Day, the same shall instead be due on the next succeeding day which is a Business Day.

 

(12) Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Jury Trial . This Certificate of Designations shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Certificate of Designations shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of Delaware. The Company hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in The City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper. The Company hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof to such party at the address set forth in Section 9(f) of the Securities Purchase 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 manner permitted by law. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or operate to preclude the Holders from bringing suit or taking other legal action against the Company in any other jurisdiction to collect on the Company’s obligations to the Holders, to realize on any collateral or any other security for such obligations, or to enforce a judgment or other court ruling in favor of the Holders. THE COMPANY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

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(13) Lost or Stolen Certificates . Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of any Series A Preferred Stock Certificates representing the Series A Preferred Shares, and, in the case of loss, theft or destruction, of an indemnification undertaking by such Holder to the Company in customary form and, in the case of mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of the Series A Preferred Stock Certificate(s), the Company shall execute and deliver new preferred stock certificate(s) of like tenor and date; provided , however , the Company shall not be obligated to re-issue preferred stock certificates if such Holder contemporaneously requests the Company to convert such Series A Preferred Shares into Common Stock.

 

(14) Remedies, Characterizations, Other Obligations, Breaches and Injunctive Relief . The remedies provided in this Certificate of Designations shall be cumulative and in addition to all other remedies available under this Certificate of Designations, at law or in equity (including a decree of specific performance and/or other injunctive relief). No remedy contained herein shall be deemed a waiver of compliance with the provisions giving rise to such remedy. Nothing herein shall limit a Holder’s right to pursue actual damages for any failure by the Company to comply with the terms of this Certificate of Designations. The Company covenants to each Holder that there shall be no characterization concerning this instrument other than as expressly provided herein. Amounts set forth or provided for herein with respect to payments, conversion and the like (and the computation thereof) shall be the amounts to be received by such Holder thereof and shall not, except as expressly provided herein, be subject to any other obligation of the Company (or the performance thereof). The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Holders and that the remedy at law for any such breach may be inadequate. The Company therefore agrees that, in the event of any such breach or threatened breach, the Holders shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

 

(15) Construction . This Certificate of Designations shall be deemed to be jointly drafted by the Company and all Holders and shall not be construed against any person as the drafter hereof.

 

(16) Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver . No failure or delay on the part of a Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privilege.

 

(17) Transfer of Series A Preferred Shares . A Holder may assign some or all of the Series A Preferred Shares and the accompanying rights hereunder held by such Holder without the consent of the Company; provided that such assignment is in compliance with applicable securities laws. Holders shall have the right to transfer, convert and to exercise rights with respect to fractional Series A Preferred Shares and any redemptions of Series A Preferred Shares by the Company, to the extent permitted by the Required Holders, shall be made calculating the number of applicable Series A Preferred Shares to one-ten thousandth of a Series A Preferred Share.

 

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(18) Series A Preferred Share Register . The Company shall maintain at its principal executive offices (or such other office or agency of the Company as it may designate by notice to the Holders), a register for the Series A Preferred Shares, in which the Company shall record the name and address of the persons in whose name the Series A Preferred Shares have been issued, as well as the name and address of each transferee. The Company may treat the person in whose name any Series A Preferred Share is registered on the register as the owner and holder thereof for all purposes, notwithstanding any notice to the contrary, but in all events recognizing any properly made transfers.

 

(19) Stockholder Matters . Any stockholder action, approval or consent required, desired or otherwise sought by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Principal Market, the DGCL, this Certificate of Designations or otherwise with respect to the issuance of the Series A Preferred Shares or the Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof may be effected by written consent of the Company’s stockholders or at a duly called meeting of the Company’s stockholders, all in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the Principal Market and the DGCL. This provision is intended to comply with the applicable sections of the DGCL permitting stockholder action, approval and consent affected by written consent in lieu of a meeting.

 

(20) Disclosure . Upon receipt or delivery by the Company of any notice in accordance with the terms of this Certificate of Designations, unless the Company has in good faith determined that the matters relating to such notice do not constitute material, nonpublic information relating to the Company or its Subsidiaries, the Company shall contemporaneously with any such receipt or delivery publicly disclose such material, nonpublic information on a Current Report on Form 8-K or otherwise. In the event that the Company believes that a notice contains material, nonpublic information relating to the Company or its Subsidiaries, the Company so shall indicate to the Holders contemporaneously with delivery of such notice, and in the absence of any such indication, the Holders shall be allowed to presume that all matters relating to such notice do not constitute material, nonpublic information relating to the Company or its Subsidiaries.

 

(21) Trading Activities . It is understood and acknowledged by the Company that the Holders have not been asked to agree, nor have the Holders agreed, to desist from purchasing or selling, long and/or short, securities of the Company, or “derivative” securities based on securities issued by the Company or to hold the Warrants, Series A Preferred Shares or Common Stock for any specified term. The Company further understands and acknowledges that the Holder may engage in hedging and/or trading activities at various times during the period that the Warrants, Series A Preferred Shares, shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the terms of this Certificate of Designations, or Warrant Shares under the Warrants are outstanding, including, without limitation, during the periods that the value of the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the terms of this Certificate of Designations or Warrant Shares under Warrants are being determined and such hedging and/or trading activities, if any, can reduce the value of the existing stockholders’ equity interest in the Company both at and after the time the hedging and/or trading activities are being conducted.

 

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(22) Independent Nature of Holders’ Obligations and Rights . The rights and obligations of each Holder under any Transaction Document are several and not joint with the obligations of any other Holder, and no Holder shall be responsible in any way for the performance of the obligations of any other Holder under any Transaction Document. Nothing contained herein or in any other Transaction Document, and no action taken by any Holder pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute such Holder as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that the Holders are in any way acting in concert or as a group with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents. Each Holder shall be entitled to independently protect and enforce its rights, including, without limitation, the rights arising out of this Certificate of Designations or out of any other Transaction Documents, and it shall not be necessary for any other Holder to be joined as an additional party in any proceeding for such purpose.

 

(23) Certain Defined Terms . For purposes of this Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Shares of the Company (this “ Certificate of Designations ”) the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

(a) “ Affiliate ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

 

(b) “ Attribution Parties ” means, collectively, the following Persons and entities: (i) any investment vehicle, including, any funds, feeder funds or managed accounts, currently, or from time to time after the Issuance Date, directly or indirectly managed or advised by such Holder’s investment manager or any of its Affiliates or principals, (ii) any direct or indirect Affiliates of such Holder or any of the foregoing, (iii) any Person acting or who could be deemed to be acting as a Group together with such Holder or any of the foregoing and (iv) any other Persons whose beneficial ownership of the Common Stock would or could be aggregated with such Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. For clarity, the purpose of the foregoing is to subject collectively such Holder and all other Attribution Parties to the Maximum Percentage.

 

(c) “ Bloomberg ” means Bloomberg Financial Markets.

 

(d) “ Business Day ” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in The City of New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed.

 

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(e) “ Closing Bid Price ” and “ Closing Sale Price ” means, for any security as of any date, the last closing bid price and last closing trade price, respectively, for such security on the Principal Market, as reported by Bloomberg, or, if the Principal Market begins to operate on an extended hours basis and does not designate the closing bid price or the closing trade price, as the case may be, then the last bid price or the last trade price, respectively, of such security prior to 4:00:00 p.m., New York time, as reported by Bloomberg, or, if the Principal Market is not the principal securities exchange or trading market for such security, the last closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, of such security on the principal securities exchange or trading market where such security is listed or traded as reported by Bloomberg, or if the foregoing do not apply, the last closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, of such security in the over-the-counter market on the electronic bulletin board for such security as reported by Bloomberg, or, if no closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, is reported for such security by Bloomberg, the average of the bid prices, or the ask prices, respectively, of any market makers for such security as reported in the OTC Link or OTC Pink by OTC Markets Group Inc.. If the Closing Bid Price or the Closing Sale Price cannot be calculated for a security on a particular date on any of the foregoing bases, the Closing Bid Price or the Closing Sale Price, as the case may be, of such security on such date shall be the fair market value as mutually determined by the Company and the applicable Holder. If the Company and such Holder are unable to agree upon the fair market value of such security, then such dispute shall be resolved pursuant to Section 4(c)(iii). All such determinations to be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or other similar transaction during the applicable calculation period.

 

(f)   “ Common Stock ” means (i) the Company’s shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share and (ii) any stock capital into which such Common Stock shall have been changed or any stock capital resulting from a reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification of such Common Stock.

 

(g) “ Conversion Amount ” means, for each Series A Preferred Share, the sum of (A) the Stated Value and (B) accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, with respect to such Stated Value.

 

(h) “ Conversion Price ” means $1.00, subject to adjustment as provided herein.

 

(i) “ Convertible Securities ” means any stock or securities (other than Options) directly or indirectly convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock.

 

(j) “ Eligible Market ” means the Principal Market, the OTC QX, the NYSE American, the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Capital Market or The New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

 

(k) “ Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

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(l) “ Fundamental Transaction ” means (i) that the Company shall, directly or indirectly, including through Subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, (a) consolidate or merge with or into (whether or not the Company is the surviving corporation) another Subject Entity, or (b) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Company or any of its “significant subsidiaries” (as defined in Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X) to one or more Subject Entities, or (c) make, or allow one or more Subject Entities to make, or allow the Company to be subject to or have its Common Stock be subject to or party to one or more Subject Entities making, a purchase, tender or exchange offer that is accepted by the holders of at least either (1) 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (2) 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entities making or party to, such purchase, tender or exchange offer were not outstanding; or (3) such number of shares of Common Stock such that all Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entity making or party to, such purchase, tender or exchange offer, become collectively the beneficial owners (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, or (d) consummate a stock purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off or scheme of arrangement) with one or more Subject Entities whereby such Subject Entities, individually or in the aggregate, acquire, either (1) at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (2) at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all the Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entity making or party to, such stock purchase agreement or other business combination were not outstanding; or (3) such number of shares of Common Stock such that the Subject Entities become collectively the beneficial owners (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, or (e) reorganize, recapitalize or reclassify its Common Stock, (ii) that the Company shall, directly or indirectly, including through Subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, allow any Subject Entity individually or the Subject Entities in the aggregate to be or become the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, whether through acquisition, purchase, assignment, conveyance, tender, tender offer, exchange, reduction in outstanding shares of Common Stock, merger, consolidation, business combination, reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off, scheme of arrangement, reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification or otherwise in any manner whatsoever, of either (a) at least 50% of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, (b) at least 50% of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock not held by all such Subject Entities as of the Subscription Date calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all such Subject Entities were not outstanding, or (c) a percentage of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock or other equity securities of the Company sufficient to allow such Subject Entities to effect a statutory short form merger or other transaction requiring other stockholders of the Company to surrender their shares of Common Stock without approval of the stockholders of the Company or (iii) directly or indirectly, including through Subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, the issuance of or the entering into any other instrument or transaction structured in a manner to circumvent, or that circumvents, the intent of this definition in which case this definition shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this definition to the extent necessary to correct this definition or any portion of this definition which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended treatment of such instrument or transaction.

 

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(m) “ Group ” means a “group” as that term is used in Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and as defined in Rule 13d-5 thereunder.

 

(n) “ Liquidation Event ” means the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company or such Subsidiaries the assets of which constitute all or substantially all of the assets of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, in a single transaction or series of transactions, or adoption of any plan for the same.

 

(o) “ Options ” means any rights, warrants or options to subscribe for or purchase (i) shares of Common Stock or (ii) Convertible Securities.

 

(p) “ Parent Entity ” of a Person means an entity that, directly or indirectly, controls the applicable Person, including such entity whose common capital or equivalent equity security is quoted or listed on an Eligible Market (or, if so elected by the Required Holders, any other market, exchange or quotation system), or, if there is more than one such Person or such entity, the Person or such entity designated by the Required Holders or in the absence of such designation, such Person or entity with the largest public market capitalization as of the date of consummation of the Fundamental Transaction.

 

(q) “ Person ” means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization, any other entity and a government or any department or agency thereof.

 

(r) “ Principal Market ” means the OTC QB.

 

(s) “ Required Holders ” means the Holders representing at least a majority of the aggregate Series A Preferred Shares then outstanding.

 

(t) “ SEC ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

(u) “ Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

(v) “ Securities Purchase Agreement ” means the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of the Subscription Date, by and among the Company and the investors referred to therein.

 

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(w) “ Standard Settlement Period ” means the standard settlement period, expressed in a number of Trading Days, on the principal securities exchange or securities market on which the Common Stock is then traded as in effect on the date of delivery of the applicable Conversion Notice.

 

(x) “ Stated Value ” means, per Series A Preferred Share, $1,000, subject to adjustment to preserve such value for stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations, reorganizations, reclassifications, combinations, reverse stock splits or other similar events relating to the Series A Preferred Shares after the Subscription Date.

 

(y) “ Subject Entity ” means any Person, Persons or Group or any Affiliate or associate of any such Person, Persons or Group.

 

(z) “ Subscription Date ” means October 22, 2018.

 

(aa) “ Subsidiaries ” means any joint venture or entity in which the Company, directly or indirectly, owns capital stock or an equity or similar interest, including any subsidiaries formed or acquired after the Subscription Date.

 

(bb) “ Successor Entity ” means one or more Person or Persons (or, if so elected by the Required Holders, the Company or Parent Entity) formed by, resulting from or surviving any Fundamental Transaction or one or more Person or Persons (or, if so elected by the Required Holders, the Company or the Parent Entity) with which such Fundamental Transaction shall have been entered into.

 

(cc) “ Trading Day ” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Principal Market, or, if the Principal Market is not the principal trading market for the Common Stock on such day, then on the principal securities exchange or securities market on which the Common Stock is then traded.

 

(dd) “ Transaction Documents ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

(ee)   “ Warrants ” means the Series A and Series B warrants to purchase Common Stock issued in connection with the Series A Preferred Shares on the Issuance Date and shall include all warrants issued in exchange therefor or replacement thereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Certificate of Designations to be signed by Or Eisenberg, its Chief Executive Officer, as of the 22nd day of October, 2018.

 

  WIZE PHARMA, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Or Eisenberg
    Name: Or Eisenberg
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer

 

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EXHIBIT I

 

WIZE PHARMA INC.

 

CONVERSION NOTICE

 

Reference is made to the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of Wize Pharma, Inc. (the “ Certificate of Designations ”). In accordance with and pursuant to the Certificate of Designations, the undersigned hereby elects to convert the number of shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Series A Preferred Shares ”), of Wize Pharma Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), indicated below into shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”), of the Company, as of the date specified below.

 

Date of Conversion:___________________________________________________________________

 

Number of Series A Preferred Shares to be converted: __________________________________________

 

Stock certificate no(s). of Series A Preferred Shares to be converted: _______________________________

 

Tax ID Number (If applicable): ___________________________________________________________

 

Please confirm the following information: __________________________________________________________

 

Conversion Price: ______________________________________________________________________

 

Number of shares of Common Stock to be issued:

 

Please issue the Common Stock into which the Series A Preferred Shares are being converted to the Holder, or for its benefit, as follows:

 

☐ Check here if requesting delivery as a certificate to the following name and to the following address:

 

Issue to:                                                                                              

 

                                                                                              

 

Address: ________________________________________

 

Telephone Number: ________________________________

 

Facsimile Number:__________________________________

 

☐ Check here if requesting delivery by Deposit/Withdrawal at Custodian as follows:

 

DTC Participant: __________________________________

 

DTC Number: _________________________________________

 

Account Number: __________________________________________

 

Authorization: __________________________________

 

By: __________________________________

 

Title: __________________________________

 

Dated:

 

Account Number (if electronic book entry transfer):__________________________________

 

Transaction Code Number (if electronic book entry transfer): __________________________________

 

[ NOTE TO HOLDER -- THIS FORM MUST BE SENT CONCURRENTLY TO TRANSFER AGENT ]

 

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

The Company hereby acknowledges this Conversion Notice and hereby directs VStock Transfer LLC to issue the above indicated number of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions dated October 22, 2018 from the Company and acknowledged and agreed to by VStock Transfer LLC.

 

  WIZE PHARMA, INC.
   
  By:
    Name:
    Title:

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “ Agreement ”), dated as of October 22, 2018, by and among Wize Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation, with headquarters located at 24 Hanagar Street, POB 6653, Hod Hasharon 4527708, Israel (the “ Company ”), and the investors listed on the Schedule of Buyers attached hereto (individually, a “ Buyer ” and collectively, the “ Buyers ”).

 

WHEREAS :

 

A. The Company and each Buyer is executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ 1933 Act ”), and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D (“ Regulation D ”) as promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) under the 1933 Act.

 

B. The Company has authorized a new series of convertible preferred stock of the Company designated as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, the terms of which are set forth in the certificate of designation for such series of preferred stock (the “ Certificate of Designations ”) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (together with any convertible preferred shares issued in replacement thereof in accordance with the terms thereof, the “ Preferred Shares ”), which Preferred Shares shall be convertible into the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”), in accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designations (as converted, collectively, the “ Conversion Shares ”).

 

C. Each Buyer wishes to purchase, and the Company wishes to sell, upon the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, (i) that aggregate number of shares of Common Stock, if any, set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (3) on the Schedule of Buyers (which aggregate amount for all Buyers together shall be 3,100,000 shares of Common Stock and shall collectively be referred to herein as the “ Common Shares ”), (ii) that aggregate number of Preferred Shares, if any, set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (4) on the Schedule of Buyers (which aggregate number for all Buyers shall be 1,350), (iii) Series A Warrants, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “ Series A Warrants ”), representing the right to acquire that number of shares of Common Stock set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (5) on the Schedule of Buyers (which aggregate number for all Buyers shall equal the sum of (i) the number of Common Shares and (ii) the product of (x) 1,000 and (y) the number of Preferred Shares) (as exercised, collectively, the “ Series A Warrant Shares ”) and (iv) Series B Warrants, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “ Series B Warrants ” and together with the Series A Warrants, the “ Warrants ”), representing the right to acquire that number of shares of Common Stock set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (5) on the Schedule of Buyers (which aggregate number for all Buyers shall equal the sum of (i) the number of Common Shares and (ii) the product of (x) 1,000 and (y) the number of Preferred Shares) (as exercised, collectively, the “ Series B Warrant Shares ” and together with the Series A Warrant Shares, the “ Warrant Shares ”).

 

     

 

 

D. Contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the parties hereto are executing and delivering a Registration Rights Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “ Registration Rights Agreement ”), pursuant to which the Company has agreed to provide certain registration rights with respect to the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) under the 1933 Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and applicable state securities laws.

 

E. The Common Shares, the Preferred Shares, the Conversion Shares, the Warrants and the Warrant Shares collectively are referred to herein as the “ Securities ”.

 

NOW, THEREFORE , the Company and each Buyer hereby agree as follows:

 

1. PURCHASE AND SALE OF COMMON SHARES, PREFERRED SHARES AND WARRANTS.

 

(a) Purchase of Common Shares, Preferred Shares and Warrants . Subject to the satisfaction (or waiver) of the conditions set forth in Sections 6 and 7 below, the Company shall issue and sell to each Buyer, and each Buyer severally, but not jointly, shall purchase from the Company on the Closing Date (as defined below), (w) the number of Common Shares as is set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (3) on the Schedule of Buyers, (x) the number of Preferred Shares, if any, as is set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (4) on the Schedule of Buyers, (y) Series A Warrants to acquire up to that number of Series A Warrant Shares as is set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (5) on the Schedule of Buyers and (z) Series B Warrants to acquire up to that number of Series B Warrant Shares as is set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (5) on the Schedule of Buyers (the “ Closing ”).

 

(b) Closing . The date and time of the Closing (the “ Closing Date ”) shall be 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on the date hereof (or such other date and time as is mutually agreed to by the Company and each Buyer) after notification of satisfaction (or waiver) of the conditions to the Closing set forth in Sections 6 and 7 below, at the offices of Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, 919 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. The Closing may also be undertaken remotely by electronic transfer of Closing documentation.

 

(c) Purchase Price . The aggregate purchase price for the Common Shares, Preferred Shares, if any, and the Warrants to be purchased by each Buyer at the Closing shall be the amount set forth opposite each Buyer’s name in column (6) of the Schedule of Buyers (the “ Purchase Price ”). Each Buyer shall pay (x) $1.00 for each Common Share and related Warrants and (y) $1,000 for each Preferred Share and related Warrants, if any, in each case, to be purchased by such Buyer at the Closing.

 

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(d) Form of Payment . On the Closing Date, (i) each Buyer (other than the REDACTED (the “ Lead Investor ”) and any investment funds affiliated with the Lead Investor (the “ Lead Investor Affiliates ”)) will have paid its Purchase Price for the Common Shares, Preferred Shares, if any, and the Warrants to be issued and sold to such Buyer at the Closing to the escrow account (the “Escrow Account”) established by the Company and the Placement Agent for such purposes under the escrow agreement (the “Escrow Agreement”) to be entered into among the Company, Signature Bank, as escrow agent, and the Placement Agent, (ii) the Lead Investor and the Lead Investor Affiliates shall pay its Purchase Price to the Company for the Common Shares, Preferred Shares, if any, and the Warrants to be issued and sold to them at the Closing, less, the case of the Lead Investor, the amounts withheld pursuant to Section 4(g)), by wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with the Company’s written wire instructions, (ii) the Purchase Price will be released from the Escrow Account in accordance with instructions to be executed by the Company and the Placement Agent and the terms of the Escrow Agreement; and (iii) the Company shall deliver to each Buyer (w) one or more stock certificates, evidencing the number of Common Shares, if any, such Buyer is purchasing as is set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (3) of the Schedule of Buyers (or, at the election of a Buyer, the issuance of such Common Shares in book-entry form), (x) one or more stock certificates, evidencing the number of Preferred Shares, if any, such Buyer is purchasing as is set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (4) of the Schedule of Buyers (or, at the election of a Buyer, the issuance of such Preferred Shares in book-entry form) (y) the Series A Warrants (allocated in the amounts as such Buyer shall request) such Buyer is purchasing hereunder pursuant to which such Buyer shall have the right to acquire up to such number of Series A Warrant Shares as is set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (5) of the Schedule of Buyers, in each case duly executed on behalf of the Company and registered in the name of such Buyer or its designee, and (z) the Series B Warrants (allocated in the amounts as such Buyer shall request) such Buyer is purchasing hereunder pursuant to which such Buyer shall have the right to acquire up to such number of Series B Warrant Shares as is set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (5) of the Schedule of Buyers, in each case duly executed on behalf of the Company and registered in the name of such Buyer or its designee.

 

2. BUYER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES . Each Buyer, severally and not jointly, represents and warrants with respect to only itself that, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date :

 

(a) No Public Sale or Distribution . Such Buyer is (i) acquiring the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares, if any, and the Warrants and (ii) upon exercise of the Warrants (other than pursuant to a Cashless Exercise (as defined in the Warrants)) will acquire the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, in each case, for its own account and not with a view towards, or for resale in connection with, the public sale or distribution thereof, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the 1933 Act; provided , however , that by making the representations herein, such 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. Such Buyer is acquiring the Securities hereunder in the ordinary course of its business. Such Buyer does not presently have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any Person (as defined below) to distribute any of the Securities. For purposes of this Agreement, “ Person ” means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization, any other entity and any governmental entity or any department or agency thereof.

 

(b) Accredited Investor Status . Such Buyer is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D.

 

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

 

(d) Information . Such Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been 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 that have been requested by such Buyer. Such Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company. Neither such inquiries nor any other due diligence investigations conducted by such Buyer or its advisors, if any, or its representatives shall modify, amend or affect such Buyer’s right to rely on the Company’s representations and warranties contained herein. Such Buyer understands that its investment in the Securities involves a high degree of risk. Such Buyer has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as it has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision with respect to its acquisition of the Securities.

 

(e) No Governmental Review . Such Buyer understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed on or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Securities or the fairness or suitability of the investment in the Securities nor have such authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Securities.

 

(f) Transfer or Resale . Such Buyer understands that except as provided in the Registration Rights Agreement: (i) the Securities have not been and are not being registered under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws, and may not be offered for sale, sold, assigned or transferred unless (A) subsequently registered thereunder, (B) such Buyer shall have delivered to the Company an opinion of counsel, in a generally acceptable form, to the effect that such Securities to be sold, assigned or transferred may be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration, or (C) such Buyer provides the Company with reasonable assurance that such Securities can be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 or Rule 144A promulgated under the 1933 Act, as amended, (or a successor rule thereto) (collectively, “ Rule 144 ”); (ii) any sale of the Securities made in reliance on Rule 144 may be made only in accordance with the terms of Rule 144 and further, if Rule 144 is not applicable, any resale of the 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 the Securities under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder. 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 and such pledge of Securities shall not be deemed to be a transfer, sale or assignment of the Securities hereunder, and no Buyer effecting a pledge of Securities shall be required to provide the Company with any notice thereof or otherwise make any delivery to the Company pursuant to this Agreement or any other Transaction Document (as defined in Section 3(b)), including, without limitation, this Section 2(f).

 

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(g) Legends . Such Buyer understands that the certificates or other instruments representing the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares and the Warrants and, until such time as the resale of the Common Shares, the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares have been registered under the 1933 Act as contemplated by the Registration Rights Agreement, the stock certificates representing the Common Shares, the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares, except as set forth below, shall bear a restrictive legend in substantially the following form (and a stop-transfer order may be placed against transfer of such stock certificates):

 

[ NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE [ CONVERTIBLE ] [ EXERCISABLE ] HAVE BEEN ][ THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT 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 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.

 

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The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Company shall issue a certificate without such legend to the holder of the Securities upon which it is stamped or issue to such holder by electronic delivery at the applicable balance account at The Depository Trust Company (“ DTC ”) following request of a Buyer, if (i) such Securities are registered for resale under the 1933 Act, (ii) in connection with a sale, assignment or other transfer, such holder provides the Company with an opinion of counsel, in a generally acceptable form, to the effect that such sale, assignment or transfer of the Securities may be made without registration under the applicable requirements of the 1933 Act, or (iii) the Securities can be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 or Rule 144A. The Company shall cause its counsel to promptly issue a legal opinion to the Transfer Agent if required by the Transfer Agent, and/or to any Buyer if requested by such Buyer, to effect the removal of the legend hereunder. If the Company shall fail for any reason or for no reason to issue to the holder of the Securities within two (2) Trading Days (as defined in the Warrants) after the occurrence of any of (i) through (iii) above (the initial date of such occurrence, the “ Legend Removal Date ”), a certificate without such legend to such holder or to issue such Securities to such holder by electronic delivery at the applicable balance account at DTC, and if on or after such Trading Day the holder purchases (in an open market transaction or otherwise) shares of Common Stock to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the holder of such Securities that the holder anticipated receiving without legend from the Company (a “ Buy-In ”), then the Company shall, within two (2) Trading Days after the holder’s request and in the holder’s discretion, either (i) pay cash to the holder in an amount equal to the holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the shares of Common Stock so purchased (the “ Buy-In Price ”), at which point the Company’s obligation to deliver such unlegended Securities shall terminate, or (ii) promptly honor its obligation to deliver to the holder such unlegended Securities as provided above and pay cash to the holder in an amount equal to the excess (if any) of the Buy-In Price over the product of (A) such number of shares of Common Stock, times (B) any trading price of the Common Stock selected by the Holder in writing as in effect at any time during the period beginning on the applicable Legend Removal Date and the date the Company makes the applicable cash payment. In addition to such Buyer’s other available remedies, the Company shall pay to a Buyer, in cash, (i) as partial liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Common Shares or Warrant Shares (based on the Weighted Average Price (as defined in the Warrants) of the Common Stock on the date such Securities are submitted to the Transfer Agent) delivered for removal of the restrictive legend and subject to this Section 2(g), $10 per Trading Day (increasing to $20 per Trading Day five (5) Trading Days after such damages have begun to accrue) for each Trading Day after the Legend Removal Date until such certificate is delivered without a legend. The Company shall be responsible for the fees of its transfer agent and all DTC fees associated with such issuance, including, without limitation, those payable for same day delivery and/or legend removal.

 

(h) Validity; Enforcement . This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which such Buyer is a party have been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered on behalf of such Buyer and shall constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of such Buyer enforceable against such Buyer in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation and other similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies.

 

(i) No Conflicts . The execution, delivery and performance by such Buyer of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which such Buyer is a party and the consummation by such Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not (i) result in a violation of the organizational documents of such Buyer or (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which such Buyer is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws) applicable to such Buyer, except in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) above, for such conflicts, defaults, rights or violations which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of such Buyer to perform its obligations hereunder.

  

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3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY.

 

The Company represents and warrants to each of the Buyers that, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date:

 

(a) Organization and Qualification . Each of the Company and each of its “ Subsidiaries ” (which for purposes of this Agreement means any joint venture or any entity in which the Company, directly or indirectly, owns any of the capital stock or holds an equity or similar interest) are entities duly organized and validly existing and in good standing (excluding for purposes of the representation regarding good standing, any Subsidiary formed in Israel) under the laws of the jurisdiction in which they are formed, and have the requisite power and authorization to own their properties and to carry on their business as now being conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted. Each of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries is duly qualified as a foreign entity to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which its ownership of property or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary, except to the extent that the failure to be so qualified or be in good standing would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. As used in this Agreement, “ Material Adverse Effect ” means any material adverse effect, on or affecting (i) the business, properties, assets, liabilities, operations, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Company and of the Subsidiaries, individually or taken as a whole, whether or not occurring in the ordinary course of business, or (ii) on the transactions contemplated hereby or the other Transaction Documents or by the agreements and instruments to be entered into in connection herewith or therewith, or (iii) on the authority or ability of the Company to perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents (as defined below) or (iv) on the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability of any of the Transaction Documents. The Company has no Subsidiaries except as set forth on Schedule 3(a) .

 

(b) Authorization; Enforcement; Validity . The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Certificate of Designations, the Warrants, the Registration Rights Agreement, the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions (as defined in Section 5(b)), the Lock-Up Agreements (as defined in Section 7(xi)) and each of the other agreements entered into by the parties hereto in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (collectively, the “ Transaction Documents ”) and to issue the Securities in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including, without limitation, the issuance of the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares and the Warrants, the reservation for issuance and the issuance of the Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares and the reservation for issuance and issuance of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants have been duly authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors and (other than the filing with the SEC of a Form D and the 8-K Filing, the filing of the Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State of Delaware, and the filing of one or more Registration Statements (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) in accordance with the requirements of the Registration Rights Agreement and other filings as may be required by state securities agencies) no further filing, consent, or authorization is required by the Company, its Board of Directors or its stockholders. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents have been duly executed and delivered by the Company, and constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies. On or before the Closing, the Certificate of Designations in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A will have been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and be in full force and effect, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms and will not have been amended.

 

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(c) Issuance of Securities . The issuance of the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares and the Warrants are duly authorized and, upon issuance in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents, shall be validly issued and free from all preemptive or similar rights, taxes, liens, charges and other encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and the Common Shares and the Preferred Shares shall be fully paid and nonassessable with the holders being entitled to the rights and preferences set forth in the Certificate of Designations. As of the Closing, a number of shares of Common Stock shall have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance which equals or exceeds (the “ Required Reserved Amount ”) the sum of (i) the maximum number of Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares (assuming for purposes hereof, that the Preferred Shares are convertible at the Conversion Price (as defined in the Certificate of Designations) and without taking into account any limitations on the conversion of the Preferred Shares set forth in the Certificate of Designations), and (ii) the maximum number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, each as of the Trading Day (as defined in the Warrants) immediately preceding the applicable date of determination (without taking into account any limitations on the exercise of the Warrants set forth in the Warrants). As of the date hereof, there are 494,637,450 shares of Common Stock authorized and unissued. Upon conversion of the Preferred Shares in accordance with the Certificate of Designations or exercise of the Warrants in accordance with the Warrants, as the case may be, the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares, respectively, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from all preemptive or similar rights, taxes, liens, charges and other encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof, with the holders being entitled to all rights accorded to a holder of Common Stock. Assuming in part the accuracy of each of the representations and warranties of the Buyers set forth in Section 2 of this Agreement, the offer and issuance by the Company of the Securities is exempt from registration under the 1933 Act.

 

(d) No Conflicts . The execution, delivery and performance of the Transaction Documents by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including, without limitation, the issuance of the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares and the Warrants and reservation for issuance and issuance of the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares) will not (i) result in a violation of the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws (each, as defined in Section 3(p)) of the Company, any memorandum of association, certificate of incorporation, certificate of formation, bylaws, any certificate of designations or other constituent documents of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, any capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or the articles of association or bylaws of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) in any respect under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture 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 foreign, federal and state securities laws and regulations and the rules and regulations of the OTC QB (the “ Principal Market ”) and applicable laws of the State of Delaware and any foreign, federal, and other state laws) 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.

 

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(e) Consents . The Company is not required to obtain any consent, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with (other than the filing with the SEC of a Form D and the 8-K Filing and one or more Registration Statements in accordance with the requirements of the Registration Rights Agreement, the filing of the Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State of Delaware, and other filings as may be required by state securities agencies), any court, governmental agency or any regulatory or self-regulatory agency or any other Person in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under or contemplated by the Transaction Documents, in each case in accordance with the terms hereof or thereof. 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 Closing Date (or in the case of the filings detailed above, will be made timely after the Closing Date), and the Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances that might prevent the Company or any of its Subsidiaries from obtaining or effecting any of the consent, registration, application or filings pursuant to the preceding sentence. The Company is not in violation of the listing requirements of the Principal Market and has no knowledge of any facts or circumstances that would reasonably lead to delisting or suspension of the Common Stock in the foreseeable future. The issuance by the Company of the Securities shall not have the effect of delisting or suspending the Common Stock from the Principal Market.

 

(f) Acknowledgment Regarding Buyer’s Purchase of Securities . The Company acknowledges and agrees that each Buyer is acting solely in the capacity of an arm’s length purchaser with respect to the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and that no Buyer, other than Buyers that have indicated that they are affiliates of the Company on their signature page, is (i) an officer or director of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) an “affiliate” of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (as defined in Rule 144) or (iii) to the knowledge of the Company, a “beneficial owner” of more than 10% of the shares of Common Stock (as defined for purposes of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ 1934 Act ”)). The Company further acknowledges that no Buyer is acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (or in any similar capacity) with respect to the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and any advice given by a Buyer or any of its representatives or agents in connection with the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby is merely incidental to such Buyer’s purchase of the Securities. The Company further represents to each Buyer that the Company’s decision to enter into the Transaction Documents has been based solely on the independent evaluation by the Company and its representatives.

 

(g) No General Solicitation; Placement Agent’s Fees . Neither the Company, nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates, nor any Person acting on its or their behalf, has engaged in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D) in connection with the offer or sale of the Securities. The Company shall be responsible for the payment of any placement agent’s fees, financial advisory fees, or brokers’ commissions (other than for Persons engaged by any Buyer or its investment advisor) relating to or arising out of the transactions contemplated hereby, including, without limitation, placement agent fees payable to ThinkEquity, a Division of Fordham Financial Management Inc. (the “ Placement Agent ”) in connection with the sale of the Securities and fees payable (including cash compensation and warrants) to Mesodi Consultation and Investments Ltd. (“ MCI ”), pursuant to the letter of engagement dated January 2018 between the Company and MCI (the “ MCI Agreement ”). The Company shall pay, and hold each Buyer harmless against, any liability, loss or expense (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees and out-of-pocket expenses) arising in connection with any such claim. The Company acknowledges that it has engaged the Placement Agent and MCI in connection with the sale of the Securities. Other than the Placement Agent and MCI, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has engaged any placement agent or other agent in connection with the offer or sale of the Securities.

 

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(h) No Integrated Offering . None of the Company, its Subsidiaries, any of their affiliates, and any Person acting on their behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would require registration of the issuance of any of the Securities under the 1933 Act, whether through integration with prior offerings or otherwise, or cause this offering of the Securities to require the approval of the stockholders of the Company for purposes of the 1933 Act or any applicable stockholder approval provisions, including, without limitation, under the rules and regulations of any exchange or automated quotation system on which any of the securities of the Company are listed or designated for quotation. None of the Company, its Subsidiaries, their affiliates or any Person acting on their behalf will take any action or steps referred to in the preceding sentence that would require registration of the issuance of any of the Securities under the 1933 Act or cause the offering of any of the Securities to be integrated with other offerings for purposes of any such applicable stockholder approval provisions.

 

(i) Application of Takeover Protections; Rights Agreement . The Company and its board of directors have taken all necessary action, if any, in order to render inapplicable any control share acquisition, interested stockholder, business combination, poison pill (including, without limitation, any distribution under a rights agreement) or other similar anti-takeover provision under the Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws or other organizational documents or the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation which is or could become applicable to any Buyer as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Company’s issuance of the Securities and any Buyer’s ownership of the Securities. The Company has not adopted a stockholder rights plan or similar arrangement relating to accumulations of beneficial ownership of Common Stock or a change in control of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries .

 

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(j) SEC Documents; Financial Statements . Except as disclosed in Schedule 3(j) , since November 21, 2017, the Company has timely filed all reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC pursuant to the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act (all of the foregoing filed prior to the date hereof or prior to the Closing Date, and all exhibits included therein and financial statements, notes and schedules thereto and documents incorporated by reference therein being hereinafter referred to as the “ SEC Documents ”). The Company has delivered to the Buyers or their respective representatives true, correct and complete copies of each of the SEC Documents not available on the EDGAR system, if any (excluding, however, any confidentiality treatment requests, and any correspondence with the SEC). As of their respective filing dates, the SEC Documents complied in all material respects with the requirements of the 1934 Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder applicable to the SEC Documents, and none of the SEC Documents, at the time they were filed with the SEC, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. As of their respective filing dates, the financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Documents complied as to form in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the published rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto as in effect as of the time of filing. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, during the periods involved (“ GAAP ”) (except (i) as may be otherwise indicated in such financial statements or the notes thereto, or (ii) in the case of unaudited interim statements, to the extent they may exclude footnotes or may be condensed or summary statements) and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the dates thereof and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments which will not be material either individually or in the aggregate). No other information provided by or on behalf of the Company to any of the Buyers which is not included in the SEC Documents, including, without limitation, information referred to in Section 2(d) of this Agreement or in the disclosure schedules to this Agreement, contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstance under which they are or were made, not misleading.

 

(k) Absence of Certain Changes . Except as disclosed in Schedule 3(k) , since December 31, 2017, there has been no material adverse change and no material adverse development in the business, assets, liabilities, properties, operations, condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations or prospects of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3(k) , since December 31, 2017, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has (i) declared or paid any dividends, (ii) sold any assets, individually or in the aggregate, in excess of $100,000 outside of the ordinary course of business or (iii) had capital expenditures, individually or in the aggregate, in excess of $100,000. Since February 15, 2015, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has taken any steps to seek protection pursuant to any law or statute relating to bankruptcy insolvency, reorganization, receivership, liquidation or winding up nor does the Company or any Subsidiary have any knowledge or reason to believe that any of its respective creditors intend to initiate involuntary bankruptcy proceedings or any actual knowledge of any fact that would reasonably lead a creditor to do so. The Company and its Subsidiaries, individually and on a consolidated basis, are not as of the date hereof, and after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby to occur at the Closing, will not be Insolvent (as defined below). For purposes of this Section 3(k), “ Insolvent ” means, with respect to any Person, (i) the present fair saleable value of such Person’s assets is less than the amount required to pay such Person’s total Indebtedness (as defined in Section 3(q)), (ii) such Person is unable to pay its debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and liabilities become absolute and matured, (iii) such Person intends to incur or believes that it will incur debts that would be beyond its ability to pay as such debts mature or (iv) such Person has unreasonably small capital with which to conduct the business in which it is engaged as such business is now conducted and is proposed to be conducted.

 

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(l) No Undisclosed Events, Liabilities, Developments or Circumstances . No event, liability, development or circumstance has occurred or exists, or is contemplated to occur with respect to the Company, its Subsidiaries or their respective business, properties, prospects, operations or financial condition, that would be required to be disclosed by the Company under applicable securities laws on a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC relating to an issuance and sale by the Company of its Common Stock and which has not been publicly announced.

 

(m) Conduct of Business; Regulatory Permits . Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of any term of or in default under any certificate of designations of any outstanding series of preferred stock of the Company (if any), its Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws or their organizational charter or memorandum of association or certificate of incorporation or articles of association or bylaws, respectively. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of any judgment, decree or order or any statute, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will conduct its business in violation of any of the foregoing for so long any Buyer holds any Securities, except for possible violations which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company is not in violation of any of the rules, regulations or requirements of the Principal Market and has no knowledge of any facts or circumstances that would reasonably lead to delisting or suspension of the Common Stock by the Principal Market in the foreseeable future. Except as set forth in Schedule 3(m) , since November 21, 2017, the Common Stock has been designated for quotation on the Principal Market. Except as set forth in Schedule 3(m) , since November 21, 2017, (i) trading in the Common Stock has not been suspended by the SEC or the Principal Market and (ii) the Company has received no communication, written or oral, from the SEC or the Principal Market regarding the suspension or delisting of the Common Stock from the Principal Market. The Company and its Subsidiaries possess all certificates, authorizations and permits issued by the appropriate federal, state or foreign regulatory authorities necessary to conduct their respective businesses, except where the failure to possess such certificates, authorizations or permits would not have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, and neither the Company nor any such Subsidiary has received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any such certificate, authorization or permit.

 

(n) Sarbanes-Oxley Act . The Company is in compliance with any and all applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, that are effective as of the date hereof, and any and all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder that are applicable to the Company and effective as of the date hereof.

 

(o) Transactions With Affiliates . Except as set forth on Schedule 3(o) , none of the officers, directors or employees of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is presently a party to any transaction with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (other than for ordinary course services as employees, officers or directors), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any such officer, director or employee or, to the knowledge of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, any corporation, partnership, trust or other entity in which any such officer, director, or employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, employee, trustee or partner.

 

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(p) Equity Capitalization . As of the date hereof, the authorized capital stock of the Company consists of (i) 500,000,000 shares of Common Stock, of which as of the date hereof, 5,362,500 shares are issued and outstanding, 2,514,974 shares are reserved for issuance pursuant to the Company’s stock option and purchase plans and 3,047,214 shares are reserved for issuance pursuant to securities (other than the aforementioned options, the Preferred Shares and the Warrants) exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into, Common Stock, (ii) 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which as of the date hereof, which none are issued and outstanding and (iii) there are 2,874,419 shares of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the Company. All of such outstanding shares have been, or upon issuance will be, validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable. Except as disclosed in: (i) Schedule 3(p)(i) , none of the Company’s capital stock is subject to preemptive rights or any other similar rights or any liens or encumbrances suffered or permitted by the Company; (ii) Schedule 3(p)(ii) , there are no outstanding options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, any shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may become bound to issue additional shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, any shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (iii) Schedule 3(p)(iii) , there are no outstanding debt securities, notes, credit agreements, credit facilities or other agreements, documents or instruments evidencing Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may become bound; (iv) Schedule 3(p)(iv) , there are no financing statements securing obligations in any material amounts, either singly or in the aggregate, filed in connection with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (v) Schedule 3(p)(v) , there are no agreements or arrangements under which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is obligated to register the sale of any of their securities under the 1933 Act (except pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement); (vi) Schedule 3(p)(vi) , there are no outstanding securities or instruments of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries which contain any redemption or similar provisions, and there are no contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may become bound to redeem a security of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (vii) Schedule 3(p)(vii) , there are no securities or instruments containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by the issuance of the Securities; (viii) Schedule 3(p)(viii) , neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has any stock appreciation rights or “phantom stock” plans or agreements or any similar plan or agreement; and (ix) Schedule 3(p)(ix) , the Company and its Subsidiaries have no liabilities or obligations required to be disclosed in the SEC Documents but not so disclosed in the SEC Documents, other than those incurred in the ordinary course of the Company’s or any of its Subsidiary’s’ respective businesses and which, individually or in the aggregate, do not or would not have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company has furnished or made available to the Buyers true, correct and complete copies of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and as in effect on the date hereof (the “ Certificate of Incorporation ”), and the Company’s Bylaws, as amended and as in effect on the date hereof (the “ Bylaws ”), and the terms of all securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, shares of Common Stock and the material rights of the holders thereof in respect thereto.

 

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(q) Indebtedness and Other Contracts . Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries (i) except as disclosed in Schedule 3(q)(i) , has any outstanding Indebtedness (as defined below), (ii) except as disclosed in Schedule 3(q)(ii) , is a party to any contract, agreement or instrument, the violation of which, or default under which, by the other party(ies) to such contract, agreement or instrument could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (iii) except as disclosed in Schedule 3(q)(iii) ,is in violation of any term of or in default under any contract, agreement or instrument relating to any Indebtedness, except where such violations and defaults would not result, individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Effect, or (iv) except as disclosed in Schedule 3(q)(iv) ,is a party to any contract, agreement or instrument relating to any Indebtedness, the performance of which, in the judgment of the Company’s officers, has or is expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Schedule 3(q) provides a detailed description of the material terms of any such outstanding Indebtedness. For purposes of this Agreement: (x) “ Indebtedness ” of any Person means, without duplication (A) all indebtedness for borrowed money, (B) all obligations issued, undertaken or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property or services, including, without limitation, “capital leases” in accordance with GAAP (other than trade payables entered into in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice), (C) all reimbursement or payment obligations with respect to letters of credit, surety bonds and other similar instruments, (D) all obligations evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or similar instruments, including obligations so evidenced incurred in connection with the acquisition of property, assets or businesses, (E) all indebtedness created or arising under any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, or incurred as financing, in either case with respect to any property or assets acquired with the proceeds of such indebtedness (even though the rights and remedies of the seller or bank under such agreement in the event of default are limited to repossession or sale of such property), (F) all monetary obligations under any leasing or similar arrangement which, in connection with GAAP is classified as a capital lease, (G) all indebtedness referred to in clauses (A) through (F) above secured by (or for which the holder of such Indebtedness has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) any mortgage, claim, deed of trust, lien, tax, right of first refusal, pledge, charge, security interest or other encumbrance of any nature whatsoever in or upon any property or assets (including accounts and contract rights) with respect to any asset or property owned by any Person, even though the Person which owns such assets or property has not assumed or become liable for the payment of such indebtedness, and (H) all Contingent Obligations in respect of indebtedness or obligations of others of the kinds referred to in clauses (A) through (G) above; and (y) “ Contingent Obligation ” means, as to any Person, any direct or indirect liability, contingent or otherwise, of that Person with respect to any Indebtedness, lease, dividend or other obligation of another Person if the primary purpose or intent of the Person incurring such liability, or the primary effect thereof, is to provide assurance to the obligee of such liability that such liability will be paid or discharged, or that any agreements relating thereto will be complied with, or that the holders of such liability will be protected (in whole or in part) against loss with respect thereto.

 

(r) Absence of Litigation . There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by the Principal Market, any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against or affecting the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the Common Stock or any of the Company’s Subsidiaries or any of the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ officers or directors, whether of a civil or criminal nature or otherwise, in their capacities as such, except as set forth in Schedule 3(r) . The matters set forth in Schedule 3(r) would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

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(s) Insurance . The Company and each of its Subsidiaries are insured by insurers of recognized financial responsibility against such losses and risks and in such amounts as management of the Company believes to be prudent and customary in the businesses in which the Company and its Subsidiaries are engaged. Neither the Company nor any such Subsidiary has been refused any insurance coverage sought or applied for and neither the Company nor any such Subsidiary has any reason to believe that it will not be able to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires or to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business, in each case, at a cost that would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(t) Employee Relations.

 

(i) Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to any collective bargaining agreement or employs any member of a union. The Company and its Subsidiaries believe that their relations with their respective employees are good. No executive officer of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (as defined in Rule 501(f) of the 1933 Act) or other key employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has notified the Company or any such Subsidiary that such officer intends to leave the Company or any such Subsidiary or otherwise terminate such officer’s employment with the Company or any such Subsidiary. No executive officer or other key employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is, or is now expected to be, in violation of any material term of any employment contract, confidentiality, disclosure or proprietary information agreement, non-competition agreement, or any other contract or agreement or any restrictive covenant, and the continued employment of each such executive officer or other key employee (as the case may be) does not subject the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to any liability with respect to any of the foregoing matters.

 

(ii) The Company and its Subsidiaries are in compliance with all federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations respecting labor, employment and employment practices and benefits, terms and conditions of employment and wages and hours, except where failure to be in compliance would not, either individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(u) Title . The Company and its Subsidiaries do not own any real property and have 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 do not materially affect the value of such property and do not interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company and any of its Subsidiaries. Any real property and facilities held under lease by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries are held by them under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases with such exceptions as are not material and do not interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property and buildings by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

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(v) Intellectual Property Rights . The Company and its Subsidiaries own or possess adequate rights or licenses to use all trademarks, trade names, service marks, service mark registrations, service names, original works of authorship, patents, patent rights, copyrights, inventions, licenses, approvals, governmental authorizations, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights and all applications and registrations therefor (“ Intellectual Property Rights ”) necessary to conduct their respective businesses as now conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted; provided that neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries owns outright any Intellectual Property Rights. Each of the patents licensed by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is listed on Schedule 3(v)(i) Except as set forth in Schedule 3(v)(ii) , none of the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ Intellectual Property Rights have expired or terminated or have been abandoned or are expected to expire or terminate or are expected to be abandoned, within three years from the date of this Agreement. The Company does not have any knowledge of any infringement by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of Intellectual Property Rights of others. There is no claim, action or proceeding being made or brought, or to the knowledge of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, being threatened, against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries regarding its Intellectual Property Rights. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is aware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing infringements or claims, actions or proceedings. The Company and its Subsidiaries have taken reasonable security measures to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and value of all of their Intellectual Property Rights.

 

(w) Environmental Laws . The Company and its Subsidiaries (i) are in compliance with any and all Environmental Laws (as hereinafter defined), (ii) have received all permits, licenses or other approvals required of them under applicable Environmental Laws to conduct their respective businesses and (iii) are in compliance with all terms and conditions of any such permit, license or approval where, in each of the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), the failure to so comply could be reasonably expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect. The term “ Environmental Laws ” means all federal, state, local or foreign laws relating to pollution or protection of human health or the environment (including, without limitation, ambient air, surface water, groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata), including, without limitation, laws relating to emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of chemicals, pollutants, contaminants, or toxic or hazardous substances or wastes (collectively, “ Hazardous Materials ”) into the environment, or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of Hazardous Materials, as well as all authorizations, codes, decrees, demands or demand letters, injunctions, judgments, licenses, notices or notice letters, orders, permits, plans or regulations issued, entered, promulgated or approved thereunder.

 

(x) Subsidiary Rights . The Company or one of its Subsidiaries has the unrestricted right to vote, and (subject to limitations imposed by applicable law) to receive dividends and distributions on, all capital securities of its Subsidiaries as owned by the Company or such Subsidiary.

 

(y) Investment Company Status . Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is, and upon consummation of the sale of the Securities, and for so long any Buyer holds any Securities, will be, an “investment company,” a company controlled by an “investment company” or an “affiliated person” of, or “promoter” or “principal underwriter” for, an “investment company” as such terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

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(z) Tax Status . The Company and each of its Subsidiaries (i) has timely made or filed all U.S. federal, state and foreign income and all other tax returns, reports and declarations required by any jurisdiction to which it is subject, (ii) has timely paid all taxes and other governmental assessments and charges that are material in amount, shown or determined to be due on such returns, reports and declarations, except those being contested in good faith and (iii) has set aside on its books provision reasonably adequate for the payment of all taxes for periods subsequent to the periods to which such returns, reports or declarations apply. There are no unpaid taxes of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any material amount claimed to be due by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction, and the officers of the Company and its Subsidiaries know of no basis for any such claim.

 

(aa) Internal Accounting and Disclosure Controls . The Company and each of its Subsidiaries maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP and to maintain asset and liability accountability, (iii) access to assets or incurrence of liabilities is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets and liabilities is compared with the existing assets and liabilities at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any difference. The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15 under the 1934 Act) that are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the 1934 Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, including, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the 1934 Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer or officers and its principal financial officer or officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Since November 21, 2017, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any notice or correspondence from any accountant relating to any potential material weakness in any part of the system of internal accounting controls of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

(bb) Off Balance Sheet Arrangements . There is no transaction, arrangement, or other relationship between the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and an unconsolidated or other off balance sheet entity that is required to be disclosed by the Company in its 1934 Act filings and is not so disclosed or that otherwise would be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(cc) Eligibility for Registration . The Company is eligible to register the Common Shares, the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares for resale by the Buyers using Form S-1 promulgated under the 1933 Act.

 

(dd) Transfer Taxes . On the Closing Date, all stock transfer or other taxes (other than income or similar taxes) which are required to be paid in connection with the sale and transfer of the Securities to be sold to each Buyer hereunder will be, or will have been, fully paid or provided for by the Company, and all laws imposing such taxes will be or will have been complied with.

 

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(ee) Manipulation of Price . The Company has not, and to its knowledge no one acting on its behalf has, (i) taken, directly or indirectly, any action designed to cause or to result, or that could reasonably be expected to cause or result, in the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of any of the Securities, (ii) other than pursuant to the engagement of the Placement Agent and MCI, sold, bid for, purchased, or paid any compensation for soliciting purchases of, any of the Securities, or (iii) other than pursuant to the engagement of the Placement Agent and MCI, paid or agreed to pay to any Person any compensation for soliciting another to purchase any other securities of the Company.

 

(ff) Acknowledgement Regarding Buyers’ Trading Activity . The Company acknowledges and agrees that (i) none of the Buyers has been asked to agree, nor has any Buyer agreed, to desist from purchasing or selling, long and/or short, securities of the Company, or “derivative” securities based on securities issued by the Company or to hold the Securities for any specified term; (ii) any Buyer, and counter-parties in “derivative” transactions to which any such Buyer is a party, directly or indirectly, presently may have a “short” position in the Common Stock, and (iii) each Buyer shall not be deemed to have any affiliation with or control over any arm’s length counter-party in any “derivative” transaction. The Company further understands and acknowledges that one or more Buyers may engage in hedging and/or trading activities at various times during the period that the Securities are outstanding, including, without limitation, during the periods that the value of the Conversion Shares and/or the Warrant Shares are being determined and (b) such hedging and/or trading activities, if any, can reduce the value of the existing stockholders’ equity interest in the Company both at and after the time the hedging and/or trading activities are being conducted. The Company acknowledges that such aforementioned hedging and/or trading activities do not constitute a breach of this Agreement, the Certificate of Designations, the Warrants or any of the documents executed in connection herewith.

 

(gg) U.S. Real Property Holding Corporation . Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is, has ever been, and so long as any Securities are held by any of the Buyers, shall become, a U.S. real property holding corporation within the meaning of Section 897 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Company and each Subsidiary shall so certify upon any Buyer’s request.

 

(hh) Bank Holding Company Act . Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates is subject to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “ BHCA ”) and to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “ Federal Reserve ”). Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates owns or controls, directly or indirectly, five percent (5%) or more of the outstanding shares of any class of voting securities or twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the total equity of a bank or any entity that is subject to the BHCA and to regulation by the Federal Reserve. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates exercises a controlling influence over the management or policies of a bank or any entity that is subject to the BHCA and to regulation by the Federal Reserve.

 

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(ii) No Additional Agreements . Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has any agreement or understanding with any Buyer with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents other than as specified in the Transaction Documents.

 

(jj) Disclosure . Except for discussions specifically regarding the offer and sale of the Securities, the Company confirms that neither it nor any other Person acting on its behalf has provided any of the Buyers or their agents or counsel with any information that constitutes or could reasonably be expected to constitute material, nonpublic information concerning the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, other than the existence of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents. The Company understands and confirms that each of the Buyers will rely on the foregoing representations in effecting transactions in securities of the Company. All disclosure provided to the Buyers regarding the Company and its Subsidiaries, their businesses and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the schedules to this Agreement, furnished by or on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is true and correct and does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. All of the written information furnished after the date hereof by or on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to the Buyers pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, taken as a whole, will be true and correct in all material respects as of the date on which such information is so provided and will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. Each press release issued by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries since November 21, 2017 did not at the time of release contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. No event or circumstance has occurred or information exists with respect to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or its or their business, properties, liabilities, prospects, operations (including results thereof) or conditions (financial or otherwise), which, under applicable law, rule or regulation, requires public disclosure at or before the date hereof or announcement by the Company but which has not been so publicly announced or disclosed. The Company acknowledges and agrees that no Buyer makes or has made any representations or warranties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby other than those specifically set forth in Section 2.

 

(kk) Shell Company Status . The Company is not, and since November 16, 2017 has not been, an issuer identified in, or subject to, Rule 144(i)(1) of the 1933 Act.

 

(ll) Stock Option Plans . Each stock option granted by the Company was granted (i) in accordance with the terms of the applicable stock option plan of the Company and (ii) with an exercise price at least equal to the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date such stock option would be considered granted under GAAP and applicable law. No stock option granted under the Company’s stock option plan has been backdated. The Company has not knowingly granted, and there is no and has been no policy or practice of the Company to knowingly grant, stock options prior to, or otherwise knowingly coordinate the grant of stock options with, the release or other public announcement of material information regarding the Company or its Subsidiaries or their financial results or prospects.

 

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(mm) No Disagreements with Accountants and Lawyers . There are no material disagreements of any kind presently existing, or reasonably anticipated by the Company to arise, between the Company and the accountants and lawyers formerly or presently employed by the Company and the Company is current with respect to any fees owed to its accountants and lawyers which could affect the Company’s ability to perform any of its obligations under any of the Transaction Documents.

 

(nn) Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Laws . The operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with applicable financial recordkeeping and reporting requirements and all other applicable U.S. and non-U.S. anti-money laundering laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, those of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, as amended, the United States Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, and the United States Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 (18 U.S.C. §§1956 and 1957), as amended, as well as the implementing rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and the applicable money laundering statutes of all applicable jurisdictions, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any governmental agency or self-regulatory body (collectively, the “ Anti-Money Laundering Laws ”), and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving the Company or any of its Subsidiaries with respect to the Anti-Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened.

 

(oo) No Conflicts with Sanctions Laws . Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor any director, officer, employee, agent, affiliate or other person associated with or acting on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates is, or is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by, a Person that is currently the subject or the target of any sanctions administered or enforced by the U.S. government (including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“ OFAC ”) or the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce and including, without limitation, the designation as a “Specially Designated National” or on the “Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List”, collectively “Blocked Persons”), the United Nations Security Council (“ UNSC ”), the European Union, Her Majesty’s Treasury (“ HMT ”) or any other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, “ Sanctions Laws ”); neither the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, nor any director, officer, employee, agent, affiliate or other person associated with or acting on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates, is located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject or target of a comprehensive embargo or Sanctions Laws prohibiting trade with the country or territory, including, without limitation, Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria (each, a “ Sanctioned Country ”); the Company maintains in effect and enforces policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance by the Company and its Subsidiaries with applicable Sanctions Laws; neither the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, nor any director, officer, employee, agent, affiliate or other person associated with or acting on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates, acting in any capacity in connection with the operations of the Company, conducts any business with or for the benefit of any Blocked Person or engages in making or receiving any contribution of funds, goods or services to, from or for the benefit of any Blocked Person, or deals in, or otherwise engages in any transaction relating to, any property or interests in property blocked or subject to blocking pursuant to any applicable Sanctions Laws; no action of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with (i) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, (ii) the issuance and sale of the Securities, or (iii) the direct or indirect use of proceeds from the Securities or the consummation of any other transaction contemplated hereby or by the other Transaction Documents or the fulfillment of the terms hereof or thereof, will result in the proceeds of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Transaction Documents being used, or loaned, contributed or otherwise made available, directly or indirectly, to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other person or entity, for the purpose of (i) unlawfully funding or facilitating any activities of or business with any person that, at the time of such funding or facilitation, is the subject or target of Sanctions Laws, (ii) unlawfully funding or facilitating any activities of or business in any Sanctioned Country or (iii) in any other manner that will result in a violation by any Person (including any Person participating in the transaction, whether as underwriter, advisor, investor or otherwise) of Sanctions Laws. For the past five (5) years, the Company and its Subsidiaries have not knowingly engaged in and are not now knowingly engaged in any dealings or transactions with any person that at the time of the dealing or transaction is or was the subject or the target of Sanctions Laws or with any Sanctioned Country.

 

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(pp) Anti-Bribery . Neither the Company nor any of the Subsidiaries has made any contribution or other payment to any official of, or candidate for, any federal, state or foreign office in violation of any law. Neither the Company, nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates, nor any director, officer, agent, employee or other person associated with or acting on behalf of the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates, has (i) used any funds for any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or other unlawful expense relating to political activity, (ii) made any direct or indirect unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee, to any employee or agent of a private entity with which the Company does or seeks to do business (a “ Private Sector Counterparty ”) or to foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns, (iii) violated or is in violation of any provision of any applicable law or regulation implementing the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions or any applicable provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended (the “ FCPA ”), the U.K. Bribery Act 2010, or any other similar law of any other jurisdiction in which the Company operates its business, including, in each case, the rules and regulations thereunder (the “Anti-Bribery Laws”), (iv) taken, is currently taking or will take any action in furtherance of an offer, payment, gift or anything else of value, directly or indirectly, to any person while knowing that all or some portion of the money or value will be offered, given or promised to anyone to improperly influence official action, to obtain or retain business or otherwise to secure any improper advantage or (v) otherwise made any offer, bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, unlawful kickback or other unlawful payment; the Company and each of its respective Subsidiaries has instituted and has maintained, and will continue to maintain, policies and procedures reasonably designed to promote and achieve compliance with the laws referred to in (iii) above and with this representation and warranty; none of the Company, nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates will directly or indirectly use the proceeds of the Securities or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any subsidiary, affiliate, joint venture partner or other person or entity for the purpose of financing or facilitating any activity that would violate the laws and regulations referred to in (iii) above; to the knowledge of the Company, there are, and have been, no allegations, investigations or inquiries with regard to a potential violation of any Anti-Bribery Laws by the Company, its Subsidiaries or affiliates, or any of their respective current or former directors, officers, employees, stockholders, representatives or agents, or other persons acting or purporting to act on their behalf.

 

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(qq) No Disqualification Events . With respect to Securities to be offered and sold hereunder in reliance on Rule 506(b) under the 1933 Act (“ Regulation D Securities ”), none of the Company, any of its predecessors, any affiliated issuer, any director, executive officer, other officer of the Company participating in the offering hereunder, any beneficial owner of 20% or more of the Company’s outstanding voting equity securities, calculated on the basis of voting power, nor any promoter (as that term is defined in Rule 405 under the 1933 Act) connected with the Company in any capacity at the time of sale (each, an “ Issuer Covered Person ” and, together, “ Issuer Covered Persons ”) is subject to any of the “Bad Actor” disqualifications described in Rule 506(d)(1)(i) to (viii) under the 1933 Act (a “ Disqualification Event ”), except for a Disqualification Event covered by Rule 506(d)(2) or (d)(3). The Company has exercised reasonable care to determine whether any Issuer Covered Person is subject to a Disqualification Event. The Company has complied, to the extent applicable, with its disclosure obligations under Rule 506(e), and has furnished to the Buyers a copy of any disclosures provided thereunder.

 

(rr) Other Covered Persons . The Company is not aware of any Person (other than the Placement Agent or MCI) that has been or will be paid (directly or indirectly) remuneration for solicitation of Buyers or potential purchasers in connection with the sale of any Regulation D Securities.

 

4. COVENANTS.

 

(a) Best Efforts . Each party shall use its best efforts timely to satisfy each of the covenants and the conditions to be satisfied by it as provided in Sections 6 and 7 of this Agreement.

 

(b) Form D and Blue Sky . The Company agrees to file a Form D with respect to the Securities as required under Regulation D. The Company shall, on or before the Closing Date, take such action as the Company shall reasonably determine is necessary in order to obtain an exemption for or to qualify the Securities for sale to the Buyers at the Closing pursuant to this Agreement under applicable securities or “Blue Sky” laws of the states of the United States (or to obtain an exemption from such qualification), and shall provide evidence of any such action so taken to the Buyers on or prior to the Closing Date. The Company shall make all filings and reports relating to the offer and sale of the Securities required under applicable securities or “Blue Sky” laws of the states of the United States following the Closing Date.

 

(c) Reporting Status . Until the date on which the Investors (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) shall have sold all of the Common Shares, Conversion Shares and Warrant Shares and none of the Preferred Shares or Warrants are outstanding (the “ Reporting Period ”), the Company shall timely file all reports required to be filed with the SEC pursuant to the 1934 Act, and the Company shall not terminate its status as an issuer required to file reports under the 1934 Act even if the 1934 Act or the rules and regulations thereunder would no longer require or otherwise permit such termination, and the Company shall take all actions necessary to maintain its eligibility to register the Common Shares, Conversion Shares and Warrant Shares for resale by the Investors on Form S-1.

 

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(d) Use of Proceeds . The Company will use the proceeds from the sale of the Securities for general corporate purposes, including working capital .

 

(e) Financial Information . The Company agrees to send the following to each Investor during the Reporting Period (i) unless the following are filed with the SEC through EDGAR and are available to the public through the EDGAR system, within one (1) Business Day after the filing thereof with the SEC, a copy of its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, any Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, any Current Reports on Form 8-K (or any analogous reports under the 1934 Act) and any registration statements (other than on Form S-8) or amendments filed pursuant to the 1933 Act, , and (ii) copies of any notices and other information made available or given to the stockholders of the Company generally, contemporaneously with the making available or giving thereof to the stockholders. As used herein, “ Business Day ” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in The City of New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed.

 

(f) Listing . The Company shall promptly secure the listing of all of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) upon each national securities exchange and automated quotation system, if any, upon which the Common Stock is then listed (subject to official notice of issuance) and shall maintain such listing of all Registrable Securities from time to time issuable under the terms of the Transaction Documents. The Company shall maintain the authorization for quotation of the Common Stock on the Principal Market or any other Eligible Market (as defined in the Warrants). Except as contemplated in Section 4(n) below, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries shall take any action which would be reasonably expected to result in the delisting or suspension of the Common Stock on the Principal Market while the Buyers own any Securities. The Company shall pay all fees and expenses in connection with satisfying its obligations under this Section 4(f).

 

(g) Fees . The Company shall reimburse the Lead Investor (a Buyer) or its designee(s) (in addition to any other expense amounts paid to any Buyer or its counsel prior to the date of this Agreement) for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents (including all legal fees and disbursements in connection therewith, documentation and implementation of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents and due diligence in connection therewith), which amount may be withheld by such Buyer from its purchase price for any Securities purchased at the Closing to the extent not previously reimbursed by the Company and which shall not exceed $25,000 without the prior approval of the Company. The Company shall be responsible for the payment of any placement agent’s fees or commissions, financial advisory fees, or broker’s commissions (other than for Persons engaged by any Buyer) relating to or arising out of the transactions contemplated hereby, including, without limitation, any fees or commissions payable to the Placement Agent. The Company shall pay, and hold each Buyer harmless against, any liability, loss or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees and out-of-pocket expenses) arising in connection with any claim relating to any such payment. Except as otherwise set forth in the Transaction Documents, each party to this Agreement shall bear its own expenses in connection with the sale of the Securities to the Buyers.

  

(h) Pledge of Securities . The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Securities may be pledged by an Investor in connection with a bona fide margin agreement or other loan or financing arrangement that is secured by the Securities. The pledge of Securities shall not be deemed to be a transfer, sale or assignment of the Securities hereunder, and no Investor effecting a pledge of Securities shall be required to provide the Company with any notice thereof or otherwise make any delivery to the Company pursuant to this Agreement or any other Transaction Document, including, without limitation, Section 2(f) hereof; provided that an Investor and its pledgee shall be required to comply with the provisions of Section 2(f) hereof in order to effect a sale, transfer or assignment of Securities to such pledgee. The Company hereby agrees to execute and deliver such documentation as a pledgee of the Securities may reasonably request in connection with a pledge of the Securities to such pledgee by an Investor.

 

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(i) Disclosure of Transactions and Other Material Information . On or before the Disclosure Time (as defined below), the Company shall issue a press release and file a Current Report on Form 8-K. in each case, reasonably acceptable to the Lead Investor, describing the terms of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents in the form required by the 1934 Act and attaching the material Transaction Documents (including, without limitation, this Agreement (and all schedules and exhibits to this Agreement), the form of the Certificate of Designations, the form of Warrant, the form of the Registration Rights Agreement and the form of Lock-Up Agreement as exhibits to such filing (including all attachments), the “ 8-K Filing ”). In addition, the Company hereby covenants and agrees that it shall include in the 8-K Filing any information that constitutes, or could reasonably be expected to constitute, material, nonpublic information regarding the Company or any of its Subsidiaries received by any of the Buyers from the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective officers, directors, affiliates, employees or agents. Accordingly, from and after the filing of the 8-K Filing with the SEC, no Buyer shall be in possession of any material, nonpublic information received from the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective officers, directors, affiliates, employees or agents, that is not disclosed in the 8-K Filing. In addition, effective upon the filing of the 8-K Filing, the Company acknowledges and agrees that any and all confidentiality or similar obligations under any agreement, whether written or oral, between the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective officers, directors, affiliates, employees or agents, on the one hand, and any of the Buyers or any of their affiliates, on the other hand, shall terminate and shall be of no further force or effect. The Company understands and confirms that each of the Buyers will rely on the foregoing in effecting transactions in securities of the Company. The Company shall not, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries and its and each of their respective officers, directors, affiliates, employees and agents, not to, provide any Buyer with any material, nonpublic information regarding the Company or any of its Subsidiaries from and after the date hereof without the express prior written consent of such Buyer. If a Buyer has, or believes it has, received any such material, nonpublic information regarding the Company or any of its Subsidiaries from the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective officers, directors, affiliates, employees or agents, it may provide the Company with written notice thereof. The Company shall, within two (2) Trading Days of receipt of such notice, make public disclosure of such material, nonpublic information. In the event of a breach of the foregoing covenant by the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, or any of its or their respective officers, directors, affiliates, employees and agents, in addition to any other remedy provided herein or in the Transaction Documents, a Buyer shall have the right to make a public disclosure, in the form of a press release, public advertisement or otherwise, of such material, nonpublic information without the prior approval by the Company, its Subsidiaries, or any of its or their respective officers, directors, affiliates, employees or agents. No Buyer shall have any liability to the Company, its Subsidiaries, or any of its or their respective officers, directors, affiliates, stockholders, employees or agents for any such disclosure. To the extent that the Company delivers any material, non-public information to a Buyer without such Buyer’s consent, the Company hereby covenants and agrees that such Buyer shall not have any duty of confidentiality to the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their respective, officers, directors, affiliates, employees or agents with respect to, or a duty to the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their respective, officers, directors, affiliates, employees or agents not to trade on the basis of, such material, non-public information. Subject to the foregoing, neither the Company, its Subsidiaries nor any Buyer shall issue any press releases or any other public statements with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby; provided , however , that the Company shall be entitled, without the prior approval of any Buyer, to make any press release or other public disclosure with respect to such transactions (i) in substantial conformity with the 8-K Filing and contemporaneously therewith and (ii) as is required by applicable law and regulations (provided that in the case of clause (i) each Buyer shall be consulted by the Company in connection with any such press release or other public disclosure prior to its release). Except for the Registration Statement required to be filed pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, without the prior written consent of any applicable Buyer, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates shall disclose the name of such Buyer in any filing, announcement, release or otherwise; provided, that the foregoing shall not prevent the Company from attaching a copy of this Agreement to the 8-K Filing. As used herein, “ Disclosure Time ” means, (i) if this Agreement is signed on a day that is not a Trading Day or after 9:00 a.m. (New York City time) and before midnight (New York City time) on any Trading Day, 9:01 a.m. (New York City time) on the Trading Day immediately following the date hereof, unless otherwise instructed as to an earlier time by the Placement Agent, or (ii) if this Agreement is signed between midnight (New York City time) and 9:00 a.m. (New York City time) on any Trading Day, no later than 9:01 a.m. (New York City time) on the date hereof, unless otherwise instructed as to an earlier time by the Placement Agent.

 

(j) Additional Preferred Shares; Variable Securities . So long as any Buyer beneficially owns any Securities, the Company will not issue any Preferred Shares other than to the Buyers as contemplated hereby and the Company shall not issue any other securities that would cause a breach or default under the Certificate of Designations or Warrants. For so long as any Warrants remain outstanding, the Company shall not, in any manner, (i) issue or sell any rights, warrants or options to subscribe for or purchase Common Stock or directly or indirectly convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Common Stock at a price which varies or may vary with the market price of the Common Stock, including by way of one or more reset(s) to any fixed price unless the conversion, exchange or exercise price of any such security cannot be less than the then applicable Conversion Price (as defined in the Certificate of Designations) with respect to the Common Stock into which any Preferred Shares is convertible or the then applicable Exercise Price (as defined in the Warrants) with respect to the Common Stock into which any Warrant is exercisable or (ii) enter into any agreement, or issue any securities pursuant to any agreement, including, without limitation, an equity line of credit, at-the-market offering or similar agreement, whereby the Company may issue securities at a future determined price.

 

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(k) Corporate Existence . So long as any Buyer beneficially owns any Securities, the Company shall (i) maintain its corporate existence and (ii) not be party to any Fundamental Transaction (as defined in the Certificate of Designations) unless the Company is in compliance with the applicable provisions governing Fundamental Transactions set forth in the Certificate of Designations and the Warrants.

 

(l) Reservation of Shares . So long as any Buyer owns any Securities, the Company shall take all action necessary to at all times have authorized, and reserved for the purpose of issuance, no less than the Required Reserve Amount. If at any time the number of shares of Common Stock authorized and reserved for issuance is not sufficient to meet the Required Reserved Amount, the Company will promptly take all corporate action necessary to authorize and reserve a sufficient number of shares, including, without limitation, calling a special meeting of stockholders to authorize additional shares to meet the Company’s obligations under Section 3(c), in the case of an insufficient number of authorized shares, obtain stockholder approval of an increase in such authorized number of shares, and voting the management shares of the Company in favor of an increase in the authorized shares of the Company to ensure that the number of authorized shares is sufficient to meet the Required Reserved Amount.

 

(m) Conduct of Business . While any Buyer owns any Securities, the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries shall not be conducted in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation of any governmental entity, including, without limitation, FCPA and other applicable Anti-Bribery Laws, OFAC regulations and other applicable Sanctions Laws, and Anti-Money Laundering Laws.

 

(i) While any Buyer owns any Securities, neither the Company, nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates, directors, officers, employees, representatives or agents shall:

 

(a) conduct any business or engage in any transaction or dealing with or for the benefit of any Blocked Person, including the making or receiving of any contribution of funds, goods or services to, from or for the benefit of any Blocked Person;

 

(b) deal in, or otherwise engage in any transaction relating to, any property or interests in property blocked or subject to blocking pursuant to the applicable Sanctions Laws;

 

(c) use any of the proceeds of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to finance, promote or otherwise support in any manner any illegal activity, including, without limitation, any Anti-Money Laundering Laws, Sanctions Laws, or Anti-Bribery Laws; or

 

(d) violate, attempt to violate, or engage in or conspire to engage in any transaction that evades or avoids, or has the purpose of evading or avoiding, any of the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, Sanctions Laws, or Anti-Bribery Laws.

 

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(ii) While any Buyer owns any Securities, the Company shall maintain in effect and enforce policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance by the Company and its Subsidiaries and their directors, officers, employees, agents representatives and affiliates with the Sanctions Laws and Anti-Bribery Laws.

 

(iii) While any Buyer owns any Securities, the Company will promptly notify the Buyers in writing if any of the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates, directors, officers, employees, representatives or agents, shall become a Blocked Person, or become directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a Blocked Person.

 

(iv) The Company shall provide such information and documentation it may have as the Buyers or any of their affiliates may reasonably request to satisfy compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, Sanctions Laws, or Anti-Bribery Laws.

 

(v) The covenants set forth above shall be ongoing while any Buyer owns any Securities. The Company shall promptly notify the Buyers in writing should it become aware during such period (a) of any changes to these covenants, or (b) if it cannot comply with the covenants set forth herein. The Company shall also promptly notify the Buyers in writing during such period should it become aware of an investigation, litigation or regulatory action relating to an alleged or potential violation of the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, Sanctions Laws, and Anti-Bribery Laws.

 

(n) [Intentionally Omitted.]

 

(o) Additional Issuances of Securities .

 

(i) For purposes of this Section 4(o), the following definitions shall apply.

 

(1) “ Approved Stock Plan ” means any employee benefit plan which has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to which the Company’s securities may be issued to any employee, officer, consultant or director for services provided to the Company.

 

(2) “ Common Stock Equivalents ” means, collectively, Options and Convertible Securities.

 

(3) “ Convertible Securities ” means any stock or securities (other than Options) convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock.

 

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(4) “ Excluded Securities ” means any shares of Common Stock issued or issuable: (i) in connection with any Approved Stock Plan; provided , that any securities to be issued to one or more consultants shall be issued as “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144) and carry no registration rights that require or permit the filing of any registration statement in connection therewith during the prohibition period in Section 4(o)(ii); (ii) upon conversion of the Preferred Shares, provided that the terms of the Certificate of Designations are not amended, modified or changed on or after the date hereof; (iii) upon exercise of the Warrants, provided that the terms of the Warrants are not amended, modified or changed on or after the date hereof; (iv) upon conversion or exercise of any Options or Convertible Securities which are outstanding on the day immediately preceding the date hereof or in accordance with any agreements set forth on Schedule 4(o) , provided that the terms of such Options or Convertible Securities or agreements are not amended, modified or changed on or after the date hereof; or (v) securities issued pursuant to acquisitions or strategic transactions approved by a majority of the disinterested directors of the Company, provided that any such issuance shall only be to a Person (or to the equity holders of a Person) which is, itself or through its subsidiaries, an operating company or an owner of an asset in a business synergistic with the business of the Company and shall provide to the Company additional benefits in addition to the investment of funds, but shall not include a transaction in which the Company is issuing securities for the purpose of raising capital or to an entity whose primary business is investing in securities.

 

(5) “ Options ” means any rights, warrants or options to subscribe for or purchase Common Stock or Convertible Securities.

 

(6) “ Trigger Date ” means the date that is the earliest to occur of (w) one hundred fifty (150) days following the date that one or more Registration Statement(s) covering the resale of all Registrable Securities has been effective and available for the re-sale of all such Registrable Securities, (x) six (6) months following the date that a Buyer hereunder that is not then an “affiliate” (as defined under Rule 144) may first sell Securities under Rule 144 (which, for the avoidance of doubt, the parties acknowledge will be the date 6 months from the Closing Date, provided the Company then has adequate current public information available under Rule 144(c)), (y) one hundred twenty (120) days following the date the Common Stock is listed for trading on a Qualified Market and (z) the first Trading Day occurring after the Closing Date as of which the Weighted Average Price (as defined in the Warrants) of the Common Stock has exceeded $5.00 (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations, reorganizations, reclassification, combinations, reverse stock splits or other similar events occurring after the date hereof) on each Trading Day during a ten (10) consecutive Trading Day period occurring after the date that one or more Registration Statement(s) covering the resale of all such Registrable Securities has been effective and available for the re-sale of all such Registrable Securities. As used herein, “ Qualified Market ” means the NYSE American, The Nasdaq Global Select Market, The Nasdaq Global Market, The Nasdaq Capital Market or The New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

 

(ii) From the date hereof until the Trigger Date, the Company will not, without the prior written consent of the Required Holders (as defined in Section 9(e)), directly or indirectly (A) file any registration statement (other than on Form S-8) with the SEC or file any amendment or supplement thereto, or grant any registration rights to any Person that can be exercised prior to the earlier of such time as set forth above, other than pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, (B) offer, sell, grant any option to purchase, or otherwise dispose of (or announce any offer, sale, grant or any option to purchase or other disposition of) any of its or its Subsidiaries’ debt, equity or equity equivalent securities, including without limitation any debt, preferred stock or other instrument or security that is, at any time during its life and under any circumstances, convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents (a “ Subsequent Placement” ) or (C) be party to any solicitations, negotiations or discussions with regard to the foregoing.

 

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(iii) From the Trigger Date until the three (3) year anniversary of the Closing Date, the Company will not, directly or indirectly, effect any Subsequent Placement unless the Company shall have first complied with this Section 4(o)(iii).

 

(1) The Company shall deliver to each Buyer an irrevocable written notice (the “ Offer Notice ”) of any proposed or intended issuance or sale or exchange (the “ Offer ”) of the securities being offered (the “ Offered Securities ”) in a Subsequent Placement, which Offer Notice shall (A) identify and describe the Offered Securities, (B) describe the price and other terms upon which they are to be issued, sold or exchanged, and the number or amount of the Offered Securities to be issued, sold or exchanged, (C) identify the Persons (if known) to which or with which the Offered Securities are to be offered, issued, sold or exchanged and (D) offer to issue and sell to or exchange with such Buyers at least 35% of the Offered Securities, allocated among such Buyers (I) based on such Buyer’s pro rata portion of the sum of (1) the aggregate number of Common Shares purchased hereunder and (2) the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares purchased hereunder (without regard to any limitation on conversion set forth therein) (the “ Basic Amount ”), and (II) with respect to each Buyer that elects to purchase its Basic Amount, any additional portion of the Offered Securities attributable to the Basic Amounts of other Buyers as such Buyer shall indicate it will purchase or acquire should the other Buyers subscribe for less than their Basic Amounts (the “ Undersubscription Amount ”), which process shall be repeated until the Buyers shall have an opportunity to subscribe for any remaining Undersubscription Amount.

 

(2) To accept an Offer, in whole or in part, such Buyer must deliver a written notice to the Company prior to the end of the second (2 nd ) Business Day after such Buyer’s receipt of the Offer Notice (the “ Offer Period ”), setting forth the portion of such Buyer’s Basic Amount that such Buyer elects to purchase and, if such Buyer shall elect to purchase all of its Basic Amount, the Undersubscription Amount, if any, that such Buyer elects to purchase (in either case, the “ Notice of Acceptance ”). If the Basic Amounts subscribed for by all Buyers are less than the total of all of the Basic Amounts, then each Buyer who has set forth an Undersubscription Amount in its Notice of Acceptance shall be entitled to purchase, in addition to the Basic Amounts subscribed for, the Undersubscription Amount it has subscribed for; provided , however , that if the Undersubscription Amounts subscribed for exceed the difference between the total of all the Basic Amounts and the Basic Amounts subscribed for (the “ Available Undersubscription Amount ”), each Buyer who has subscribed for any Undersubscription Amount shall be entitled to purchase only that portion of the Available Undersubscription Amount as the Basic Amount of such Buyer bears to the total Basic Amounts of all Buyers that have subscribed for Undersubscription Amounts, subject to rounding by the Company to the extent its deems reasonably necessary. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if the Company desires to modify or amend the terms and conditions of the Offer prior to the expiration of the Offer Period, the Company may deliver to the Buyers a new Offer Notice and the Offer Period shall expire on the second (2 nd ) Business Day after such Buyer’s receipt of such new Offer Notice.

 

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(3) The Company shall have five (5) Business Days from the expiration of the Offer Period above (A) to offer, issue, sell or exchange all or any part of such Offered Securities as to which a Notice of Acceptance has not been given by the Buyers (the “ Refused Securities ”) pursuant to a definitive agreement (the “ Subsequent Placement Agreement ”) but only to the offerees described in the Offer Notice (if so described therein) and only upon terms and conditions (including, without limitation, unit prices and interest rates) that are not more favorable to the acquiring Person or Persons or less favorable to the Company than those set forth in the Offer Notice and (B) to publicly announce (I) the execution of such Subsequent Placement Agreement, and (II) either (x) the consummation of the transactions contemplated by such Subsequent Placement Agreement or (y) the termination of such Subsequent Placement Agreement, in each case, which shall be filed with the SEC on a Current Report on Form 8-K with such Subsequent Placement Agreement and any documents contemplated therein filed as exhibits thereto.

 

(4) In the event the Company shall propose to sell less than all the Refused Securities (any such sale to be in the manner and on the terms specified in Section 4(o)(iii)(3) above), then each Buyer may, at its sole option and in its sole discretion, reduce the number or amount of the Offered Securities specified in its Notice of Acceptance to an amount that shall be not less than the number or amount of the Offered Securities that such Buyer elected to purchase pursuant to Section 4(o)(iii)(2) above multiplied by a fraction, (A) the numerator of which shall be the number or amount of Offered Securities the Company actually proposes to issue, sell or exchange (including Offered Securities to be issued or sold to Buyers pursuant to Section 4(o)(iii)(3) above prior to such reduction) and (B) the denominator of which shall be the original amount of the Offered Securities. In the event that any Buyer so elects to reduce the number or amount of Offered Securities specified in its Notice of Acceptance, the Company may not issue, sell or exchange more than the reduced number or amount of the Offered Securities unless and until such securities have again been offered to the Buyers in accordance with Section 4(o)(iii)(1) above.

 

(5) Upon the closing of the issuance, sale or exchange of all or less than all of the Refused Securities, the Buyers shall acquire from the Company, and the Company shall issue to the Buyers, the number or amount of Offered Securities specified in the Notices of Acceptance, as reduced pursuant to Section 4(o)(iii)(3) above if the Buyers have so elected, upon the terms and conditions specified in the Offer. The purchase by the Buyers of any Offered Securities is subject in all cases to the preparation, execution and delivery by the Company and the Buyers of a purchase agreement relating to such Offered Securities reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Buyers and the Company and their respective counsel.

 

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(6) Any Offered Securities not acquired by the Buyers or other persons in accordance with Section 4(o)(iii)(3) above may not be issued, sold or exchanged until they are again offered to the Buyers under the procedures specified in this Agreement.

 

(7) The Company and the Buyers agree that if any Buyer elects to participate in the Offer, (A) neither the Subsequent Placement Agreement with respect to such Offer nor any other transaction documents related thereto (collectively, the “ Subsequent Placement Documents ”) shall include any term or provisions whereby any Buyer shall be required to agree to any restrictions in trading as to any securities of the Company owned by such Buyer prior to such Subsequent Placement, and (B) to the extent that any securities issued pursuant to a Subsequent Placement are “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144), any registration rights set forth in such Subsequent Placement Documents shall be similar in all material respects to the registration rights contained in the Registration Rights Agreement.

 

(8) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4(o) and unless otherwise agreed to by the Buyers, the Company shall either confirm in writing to the Buyers that the transaction with respect to the Subsequent Placement has been abandoned or shall publicly disclose its intention to issue the Offered Securities, in either case in such a manner such that the Buyers will not be in possession of material non-public information, by the seventh (7 th )Business Day following delivery of the Offer Notice. If by the seventh (7 th ) Business Day following delivery of the Offer Notice no public disclosure regarding a transaction with respect to the Offered Securities has been made, and no notice regarding the abandonment of such transaction has been received by the Buyers, such transaction shall be deemed to have been abandoned and the Buyers shall not be deemed to be in possession of any material, non-public information with respect to the Company. Should the Company decide to pursue such transaction with respect to the Offered Securities, the Company shall provide each Buyer with another Offer Notice and each Buyer will again have the right of participation set forth in this Section 4(o)(iii). The Company shall not be permitted to deliver more than one such Offer Notice to the Buyers in any 60 day period.

 

(iv) The restrictions contained in subsections (ii) and (iii) of this Section 4(o) shall not apply in connection with the issuance of any Excluded Securities.

 

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(p) Public Information . At any time during the period commencing from the six (6) month anniversary of the Closing Date and ending at such time that all of the Securities, if a registration statement is not available for the resale of all of the Securities, may be sold without restriction or limitation pursuant to Rule 144 and without the requirement to be in compliance with Rule 144(c)(1) (or, if sooner, the earlier of the Expiration Date of the Warrants or the date that no Warrants remain outstanding), if the Company shall (i) fail for any reason to satisfy the requirements of Rule 144(c)(1), including, without limitation, the failure to satisfy the current public information requirements under Rule 144(c) or (ii) if the Company has ever been an issuer described in Rule 144(i)(1)(i) or becomes such an issuer in the future, and the Company shall fail to satisfy any condition set forth in Rule 144(i)(2) (a “ Public Information Failure ”) then, as partial relief for the damages to any holder of Securities by reason of any such delay in or reduction of its ability to sell the Securities (which remedy shall not be exclusive of any other remedies available at law or in equity), the Company shall pay to each such holder an amount in cash equal to two percent (2.0%) of the aggregate Purchase Price of such holder’s Securities on the day of a Public Information Failure and on every thirtieth day (pro rated for periods totaling less than thirty days) thereafter until the earlier of (i) the date such Public Information Failure is cured and (ii) such time that such Public Information Failure no longer prevents a holder of Securities from selling such Securities pursuant to Rule 144 without any restrictions or limitations. The payments to which a holder shall be entitled pursuant to this Section 4(p) are referred to herein as “ Public Information Failure Payments .” Public Information Failure Payments shall be paid on the earlier of (I) the last day of the calendar month during which such Public Information Failure Payments are incurred and (II) the third Business Day after the event or failure giving rise to the Public Information Failure Payments is cured. In the event the Company fails to make Public Information Failure Payments in a timely manner, such Public Information Failure Payments shall bear interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (prorated for partial months) until paid in full.

 

(q) Lock-Up . The Company shall not amend, modify, waive or terminate any provision of any of the Lock-Up Agreements except to extend the term of the lock-up period and shall enforce the provisions of each Lock-Up Agreement in accordance with its terms. If any officer or director that is a party to a Lock-Up Agreement breaches any provision of a Lock-Up Agreement, the Company shall promptly use its best efforts to seek specific performance of the terms of such Lock-Up Agreement.

 

(r) FAST Compliance . While any Preferred Shares or Warrants are outstanding, the Company shall maintain a transfer agent that participates in the DTC Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program.

 

(s) Notice of Disqualification Events . The Company will notify the Buyers in writing, prior to the Closing Date of (i) any Disqualification Event relating to any Issuer Covered Person and (ii) any event that would, with the passage of time, become a Disqualification Event relating to any Issuer Covered Person.

 

(t) Closing Documents . On or prior to fourteen (14) calendar days after the Closing Date, the Company agrees to deliver, or cause to be delivered, to each Buyer and Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP a complete closing set of the executed Transaction Documents, Securities and any other documents required to be delivered to any party pursuant to Section 7 hereof or otherwise.

 

5. REGISTER; TRANSFER AGENT INSTRUCTIONS.

 

(a) Register . The Company shall maintain at its principal executive offices (or such other office or agency of the Company as it may designate by notice to each holder of Securities), a register for the Preferred Shares and the Warrants in which the Company shall record the name and address of the Person in whose name the Preferred Shares and the Warrants have been issued (including the name and address of each transferee), the Stated Value (as defined in the Certificate of Designations) of Preferred Shares held by such Person, the number of Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares and the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants held by such Person. The Company shall keep the register open and available at all times during business hours for inspection of any Buyer or its legal representatives.

 

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(b) Transfer Agent Instructions . The Company shall issue irrevocable instructions to its transfer agent, and any subsequent transfer agent, in the form of Exhibit D attached hereto (the “ Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions ”) to issue certificates or credit shares to the applicable balance accounts at DTC, registered in the name of each Buyer or its respective nominee(s), for the Common Shares, the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares issued at the Closing or upon conversion of the Preferred Shares or exercise of the Warrants in such amounts as specified from time to time by each Buyer to the Company upon conversion of the Preferred Shares or exercise of the Warrants. The Company warrants that no instruction other than the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions referred to in this Section 5(b), and stop transfer instructions to give effect to Section 2(f) hereof, will be given by the Company to its transfer agent with respect to the Securities, and that the Securities shall otherwise be freely transferable on the books and records of the Company as and to the extent provided in this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents. If a Buyer effects a sale, assignment or transfer of the Securities in accordance with Section 2(f), the Company shall permit the transfer and shall promptly instruct its transfer agent to issue one or more certificates or credit shares to the applicable balance accounts at DTC in such name and in such denominations as specified by such Buyer to effect such sale, transfer or assignment. In the event that such sale, assignment or transfer involves the Common Shares, the Conversion Shares or the Warrant Shares sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement or pursuant to Rule 144, the transfer agent shall issue such Securities to the Buyer, assignee or transferee, as the case may be, without any restrictive legend. The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to a Buyer. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Section 5(b) will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Section 5(b), that a Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an order and/or injunction restraining any breach and requiring immediate issuance and transfer, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

 

6. CONDITIONS TO THE COMPANY’S OBLIGATION TO SELL.

 

The obligation of the Company hereunder to issue and sell the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares, if any, and the related Warrants to each Buyer at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for the Company’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Company at any time in its sole discretion by providing each Buyer with prior written notice thereof:

 

(i) Such Buyer shall have executed each of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party and delivered the same to the Company.

 

(ii) Such Buyer shall have delivered its Purchase Price to the Company (or to the Escrow Account, as applicable) (less, in the case of the Lead Investor, the amounts withheld pursuant to Section 4(g)) for the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares, if any, and the related Warrants being purchased by such Buyer at the Closing by wire transfer of immediately available funds pursuant to the wire instructions provided by the Company.

 

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(iii) The representations and warranties of such Buyer shall be true and correct as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date which shall be true and correct as of such specified date), and such Buyer shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by such Buyer at or prior to the Closing Date.

 

7. CONDITIONS TO EACH BUYER’S OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE.

 

The obligation of each Buyer hereunder to purchase the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares, if any, and the related Warrants at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for each Buyer’s sole benefit and may be waived by such Buyer at any time in its sole discretion by providing the Company with prior written notice thereof:

 

(i) The Company shall have duly executed and delivered to such Buyer (A) each of the Transaction Documents, (B) the Common Shares (allocated in such amounts as such Buyer shall request), being purchased by such Buyer at the Closing pursuant to this Agreement as set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (3) of the Schedule of Buyers, (C) the Preferred Shares (allocated in such amounts as such Buyer shall request), if any, being purchased by such Buyer at the Closing pursuant to this Agreement as set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (4) of the Schedule of Buyers and (D) the related Warrants (allocated in such amounts as such Buyer shall request) being purchased by such Buyer at the Closing pursuant to this Agreement as set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in column (5) of the Schedule of Buyers.

 

(ii) Such Buyer shall have received the opinion of Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP, the Company’s outside counsel, dated as of the Closing Date, in substantially the form of Exhibit E attached hereto.

 

(iii) The Company shall have delivered to such Buyer a copy of the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions, in the form of Exhibit D attached hereto, which instructions shall have been delivered to and acknowledged in writing by the Company’s transfer agent.

 

(iv) The Company shall have delivered to such Buyer a certificate evidencing the formation and good standing of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in such entity’s jurisdiction of formation issued by the Secretary of State (or comparable office) of such jurisdiction of formation, as of a date within ten (10) days of the Closing Date.

 

(v) The Company shall have delivered to such Buyer a certificate evidencing the Company’s qualification as a foreign corporation and good standing issued by the Secretary of State (or comparable office) of each jurisdiction in which the Company conducts business and is required to so qualify, as of a date within ten (10) days of the Closing Date.

 

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(vi) The Company shall have delivered to such Buyer a certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation as certified by the Secretary of State (or comparable office) of the State of Delaware within ten (10) days of the Closing Date.

 

(vii) The Company shall have delivered to such Buyer a certificate, executed by the Secretary of the Company and dated as of the Closing Date, as to (i) the resolutions consistent with Section 3(b) as adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors in a form reasonably acceptable to such Buyer, (ii) the Certificate of Incorporation and (iii) the Bylaws, each as in effect at the Closing, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F .

 

(viii) The representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date which shall be true and correct as of such specified date) and the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by the Transaction Documents to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to the Closing Date. Such Buyer shall have received a certificate, executed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, dated as of the Closing Date, to the foregoing effect and as to such other matters as may be reasonably requested by such Buyer in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G .

 

(ix) The Company shall have delivered to such Buyer a letter from the Company’s transfer agent certifying the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of a date within five (5) days of the Closing Date.

 

(x) The Common Stock (I) shall be designated for quotation or listed on the Principal Market and (II) shall not have been suspended, as of the Closing Date, by the SEC or the Principal Market from trading on the Principal Market nor shall suspension by the SEC or the Principal Market have been threatened, as of the Closing Date, either (A) in writing by the SEC or the Principal Market or (B) by falling below the minimum listing maintenance requirements of the Principal Market.

 

(xi) The Company shall have delivered to each Buyer a lock-up agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H executed and delivered by each of the Persons listed on Schedule 7(xi) (collectively, the “ Lock-Up Agreements ”).

 

(xii) The Certificate of Designations in the form attached here to as Exhibit A shall have been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and shall be in full force and effect, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms and shall not have been amended.

 

(xiii) The Company shall have obtained all governmental, regulatory or third party consents and approvals, if any, necessary for the sale of the Securities.

 

(xiv) Such Buyer shall have received the Company’s wire instructions on Company’s letterhead duly executed by an authorized executive officer of the Company.

 

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(xv) The Company shall have delivered to such Buyer such other documents relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as such Buyer or its counsel may reasonably request.

 

8. TERMINATION . In the event that the Closing shall not have occurred with respect to a Buyer on or before five (5) Business Days from the date hereof due to the Company’s or such Buyer’s failure to satisfy the conditions set forth in Sections 6 and 7 above (and the nonbreaching party’s failure to waive such unsatisfied condition(s)), the nonbreaching party shall have the option to terminate this Agreement with respect to such breaching party at the close of business on such date by delivering a written notice to that effect to each other party to this Agreement and without liability of any party to any other party; provided, however, that if this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section 8, the Company shall remain obligated to reimburse the Lead Investor or its designee(s), as applicable, for the expenses described in Section 4(g) above.

 

9. MISCELLANEOUS.

 

(a) Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Jury Trial . All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of New York. Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in The City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof to such party at the address for such 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 manner permitted by law. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

(b) Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in two or more identical counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party; provided that a facsimile or .pdf signature shall be considered due execution and shall be binding upon the signatory thereto with the same force and effect as if the signature were an original, not a facsimile or .pdf signature.

 

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

 

(d) Severability . If any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by law or otherwise determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the provision that would otherwise be prohibited, invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed amended to apply to the broadest extent that it would be valid and enforceable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Agreement so long as this Agreement as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter hereof and the prohibited nature, invalidity or unenforceability of the provision(s) in question does not substantially impair the respective expectations or reciprocal obligations of the parties or the practical realization of the benefits that would otherwise be conferred upon the parties. The parties will endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s) with a valid provision(s), the effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s).

 

(e) Entire Agreement; Amendments . This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents supersede all other prior oral or written agreements between the Buyers, the Company, their affiliates and Persons acting on their behalf with respect to the matters discussed herein, and this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents and the instruments referenced herein and therein 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 any Buyer makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. Provisions of this Agreement may be amended and the observance thereof may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively), only with the written consent of the Company and the holders of at least a majority of the aggregate number of Registrable Securities issued or issuable hereunder and under the Preferred Shares and Warrants (without regard to any restriction or limitation on the exercise of the Warrants or conversion of the Notes contained therein) (the “ Required Holders ”); provided that any such amendment or waiver that complies with the foregoing but that disproportionately, materially and adversely affects the rights and/or obligations of any Buyer(s) or holder(s) of Securities relative to the comparable rights and/or obligations of the other Buyers or holders of Securities shall require the prior written consent of such adversely affected Buyer(s) or holder(s) of Securities. Any amendment or waiver effected in accordance with this Section 9(e) shall be binding upon each Buyer and holder of Securities and the Company. No such amendment shall be effective to the extent that it applies to less than all of the Buyers or holders of Securities. No consideration shall be offered or paid to any Person to amend or consent to a waiver or modification of any provision of any of the Transaction Documents unless the same consideration (other than the reimbursement of legal fees) also is offered to all of the parties to the Transaction Documents, holders of Common Shares, holders of Preferred Shares or holders of the Warrants, as the case may be. The Company has not, directly or indirectly, made any agreements with any Buyers relating to the terms or conditions of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents except as set forth in the Transaction Documents. Without limiting the foregoing, the Company confirms that, except as set forth in this Agreement, no Buyer has made any commitment or promise or has any other obligation to provide any financing to the Company or otherwise.

 

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(f) Notices . Any notices, consents, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered: (i) upon receipt, when delivered personally; (ii) upon delivery, when sent by facsimile (provided confirmation of transmission is mechanically or electronically generated and kept on file by the sending party); (iii) upon delivery, when sent by electronic mail (provided that the sending party does not receive an automated rejection notice); or (iv) one Business Day after deposit with an overnight courier service, in each case properly addressed to the party to receive the same. The addresses, facsimile numbers and e-mail addresses for such communications shall be:

 

If to the Company:

 

Wize Pharma, Inc.

24 Hanagar Street

Hod Hasharon 4527708

Israel

Telephone:      972 (72) 260-0536
Facsimile:        972 (72) 260-0537
Attention:       Or Eisenberg

E-mail: or@wizepharma.com

 

with a copy (for informational purposes only) to:

Gregory Sichenzia, Esq.

Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 37 th Floor

New York, NY 10036
Telephone:      212-930-9700

Facsimile:        212-930-9725

E-mail: gsichenzia@srf.law

 

If to the Transfer Agent:

 

VStock Transfer LLC
18 Lafayette Place

Woodmere, NY 11598
Telephone: 212-828-8436

Facsimile: 646-536-3179

Attention: Yoel Goldfeder

E-mail: yoel@vstocktransfer.com

 

If to a Buyer, to its address, facsimile number and e-mail address set forth on the Schedule of Buyers, with copies to such Buyer’s representatives as set forth on the Schedule of Buyers,

 

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with a copy (for informational purposes only) to:

 

Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
919 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Telephone:      (212) 756-2000
Facsimile:        (212) 593-5955
Attention:       Eleazer N. Klein, Esq.

E-mail:             eleazer.klein@srz.com

 

or to such other address, facsimile number and/or e-mail address and/or to the attention of such other Person as the recipient party has specified by written notice given to each other party five (5) days prior to the effectiveness of such change. Written confirmation of receipt (A) given by the recipient of such notice, consent, waiver or other communication, (B) mechanically or electronically generated by the sender’s facsimile machine or e-mail containing the time, date, recipient facsimile number and an image of the first page of such transmission or (C) provided by an overnight courier service shall be rebuttable evidence of personal service, receipt by facsimile or receipt from an overnight courier service in accordance with clause (i), (ii) or (iii) above, respectively.

 

(g) Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns, including any purchasers of the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares or the Warrants. The Company shall not assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Required Holders, including by way of a Fundamental Transaction (unless the Company is in compliance with the applicable provisions governing Fundamental Transactions set forth in the Certificate of Designations and the Warrants). A Buyer may assign some or all of its rights hereunder without the consent of the Company, in which event such assignee shall be deemed to be a Buyer hereunder with respect to such assigned rights.

 

(h) No 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, except that each Indemnitee shall have the right to enforce the obligations of the Company with respect to Section 9(k).

 

(i) Survival . Unless this Agreement is terminated under Section 8, the representations and warranties of the Company and the Buyers contained in Sections 2 and 3, and the agreements and covenants set forth in Sections 4, 5 and 9 shall survive the Closing and the deliver and exercise of Securities, as applicable. Each Buyer shall be responsible only for its own representations, warranties, agreements and covenants hereunder.

 

(j) Liquidated Damages . The Company’s obligations to pay any partial liquidated damages or other amounts owing under this Agreement, the Warrant, the Certification of Designation, and the Registration Rights Agrement is a continuing obligation of the Company and shall not terminate until all unpaid partial liquidated damages and other amounts have been paid notwithstanding the fact that the instrument or security pursuant to which such partial liquidated damages or other amounts are due and payable shall have been canceled.

 

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(k) 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 any 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.

 

(l) Indemnification . In consideration of each Buyer’s execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents and acquiring the Securities thereunder and in addition to all of the Company’s other obligations under the Transaction Documents, the Company shall defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless each Buyer and each other holder of the Securities and all of their stockholders, partners, members, officers, directors, employees and direct or indirect investors and any of the foregoing Persons’ agents or other representatives (including, without limitation, those retained in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement) (collectively, the “ Indemnitees ”), as incurred, from and against any and all actions, causes of action, suits, claims, losses, costs, penalties, fees, liabilities and damages, and expenses in connection therewith (irrespective of whether any such Indemnitee is a party to the action for which indemnification hereunder is sought), and including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements (the “ Indemnified Liabilities ”), incurred by any Indemnitee (unless such action is based solely upon any conduct by such Indemnitee which is finally judicially determined to constitute fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct or malfeasance), as a result of, or arising out of, or relating to (a) any misrepresentation or breach of any representation or warranty made by the Company in the Transaction Documents or any other certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby, (b) any breach of any covenant, agreement or obligation of the Company contained in the Transaction Documents or any other certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby or (c) any cause of action, suit or claim brought or made against such Indemnitee by a third party (including for these purposes a derivative action brought on behalf of the Company) and arising out of or resulting from (i) the execution, delivery, performance or enforcement of the Transaction Documents or any other certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby, (ii) any transaction financed or to be financed in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, with the proceeds of the issuance of the Securities, (iii) any disclosure made by such Buyer pursuant to Section 4(i), or (iv) the status of such Buyer or holder of the Securities as an investor in the Company pursuant to the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents. To the extent that the foregoing undertaking by the Company may be unenforceable for any reason, the Company shall make the maximum contribution to the payment and satisfaction of each of the Indemnified Liabilities that is permissible under applicable law. Except as otherwise set forth herein, the mechanics and procedures with respect to the rights and obligations under this Section 9(k) shall be the same as those set forth in Section 6 of the Registration Rights Agreement.

 

(m) 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.

 

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(n) Remedies . Each Buyer and each holder of the Securities shall have all rights and remedies set forth in the Transaction Documents and all rights and remedies which such holders have been granted at any time under any other agreement or contract and all of the rights which such holders have under any law. Any Person having any rights under any provision of this Agreement shall be entitled to enforce such rights specifically (without posting a bond or other security), to recover damages by reason of any breach of any provision of this Agreement and to exercise all other rights granted by law. Furthermore, the Company recognizes that in the event that it fails to perform, observe, or discharge any or all of its obligations under the Transaction Documents, any remedy at law may prove to be inadequate relief to the Buyers. The Company therefore agrees that the Buyers shall be entitled to seek temporary and permanent injunctive relief in any such case without the necessity of proving actual damages and without posting a bond or other security.

 

(o) Rescission and Withdrawal Right . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in (and without limiting any similar provisions of) the Transaction Documents, whenever any Buyer exercises a right, election, demand or option under a Transaction Document and the Company does not timely perform its related obligations within the periods therein provided, then such Buyer may rescind or withdraw, in its sole discretion from time to time upon written notice to the Company, any relevant notice, demand or election in whole or in part without prejudice to its future actions and rights.

 

(p) Payment Set Aside . To the extent that the Company makes a payment or payments to the Buyers hereunder or pursuant to any of the other Transaction Documents or the Buyers enforce or exercise their rights hereunder or thereunder, and such payment or payments or the proceeds of such enforcement or exercise or any part thereof are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside, recovered from, disgorged by or are required to be refunded, repaid or otherwise restored to the Company, a trustee, receiver or any other Person under any law (including, without limitation, any bankruptcy law, foreign, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause of action), then to the extent of any such restoration the obligation or part thereof originally intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not been made or such enforcement or setoff had not occurred.

 

(q) Independent Nature of Buyers’ Obligations and Rights . The obligations of each Buyer under any Transaction Document are several and not joint with the obligations of any other Buyer, and no Buyer shall be responsible in any way for the performance of the obligations of any other Buyer under any Transaction Document. Nothing contained herein or in any other Transaction Document, and no action taken by any Buyer pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute the Buyers as, and the Company acknowledges that the Buyers do not so constitute, a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that the Buyers are in any way acting in concert or as a group, and the Company shall not assert any such claim with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents and the Company acknowledges that the Buyers are not acting in concert or as a group with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents. The Company acknowledges and each Buyer confirms that it has independently participated in the negotiation of the transaction contemplated hereby with the advice of its own counsel and advisors. Each Buyer shall be entitled to independently protect and enforce its rights, including, without limitation, the rights arising out of this Agreement or out of any other Transaction Documents, and it shall not be necessary for any other Buyer to be joined as an additional party in any proceeding for such purpose.

  

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Buyer and the Company have caused their respective signature page to this Securities Purchase Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

  COMPANY:
   
  WIZE PHARMA, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Or Eisenberg
    Name: Or Eisenberg
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer  

 

[Signature Page to Securities Purchase Agreement]

 

     

 

 

[PURCHASER SIGNATURE PAGES TO WIZE PHARMA, INC. SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT]

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Buyer and the Company have caused their respective signature page to this Securities Purchase Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

Name of Purchaser: /s/ [Buyers set forth on Schedule A]

 

Signature of Authorized Signatory of Purchaser : ________________________________________

 

Name of Authorized Signatory: ______________________________________________________

 

Title of Authorized Signatory: _______________________________________________________

 

Email Address of Authorized Signatory: _______________________________________________

 

Address for Notice to Purchaser:

 

Election for book-entry shares: ___ [check for book-entry shares]

 

Election for physical delivery of a stock certificate: ___ [check for physical stock certificate]

 

Address for Delivery of Warrant and Stock Certificate, if applicable, to Purchaser (if not same as address for notice):

 

In accordance with Section 1(f) of the Warrant, the applicable Beneficial Ownership Limitation of the Purchaser shall be:  ___ 4.99% | ___ 9.99% [check one]

 

In accordance with Section 4(d) of the Certificate of Designation, the applicable Beneficial Ownership Limitation of the Purchaser relating to conversions of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be:  

___ 4.99% | ___ 9.99% | [check one]

 

Affiliate of the Issuer: _____ [Check if an affiliate of the Company]

 

Subscription Amount: $ __________________

 

Class A Units:

Common Stock: ________________________

Warrant Shares: ________________________

 

Class B Units (if applicable):

Preferred Stock: ________________________

Warrant Shares: ________________________

 

SSN/EIN: ______________________

 

[Signature Page to Securities Purchase Agreement]

 

     

 

 

SCHEDULE OF BUYERS

  

Buyer   Address   Number of Common Shares     Number of Preferred Shares     Number
of A Warrants
    Number
of B Warrants
    Purchase Price  
Bigger Capital Fund, LP   159 Jennings Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 attn: Michael Bigger     250,000       0       250,000       250,000     $ 250,000.00  
Dagiel Pekatch   16 Tidhar St, Ramat Efal, 52960, Israel attn: Dagiel Pekatch     150,000       0       150,000       150,000     $ 150,000.00  
David Ichai   David Shimony 58, Jerusalem Israel attn: David Ichai     50,000       0       50,000       50,000     $ 50,000.00  
D-Beta One EQ, Ltd.   c/o Delta Beta Advisor, LLC 1012 Springfield Ave, Mountainside, NJ 07092 attn: David Gonzalez     350,000       0       350,000       350,000     $ 350,000.00  
District 2 Capital Fund L.P.   175 W. Carver St. Huntington, NY 11743 attn: Eric Schlanger     250,000       0       250,000       250,000     $ 250,000.00  
Richard Dyke Rogers   PO Box 128 Dalhart, TX 79022     50,000       0       50,000       50,000     $ 50,000.00  
Jonathan Rubini   PO Box 202845 Anchorage, AK 99520     172,000       178       350,000       350,000     $ 350,000.00  
Moshe Zuk   Remez 15 Hod Hasheron, Israel attn: Moshe Zuk     250,000       0       250,000       250,000     $ 250,000.00  
Ramnarain Jaigobind   30 West Street, Apt 26A New York, NY 10004 attn: Ramnarain Jaigobind     100,000       0       100,000       100,000     $ 100,000.00  
Rimon Gold Assets Ltd   32 A Habarzel St. Tel Aviv, 69710 Israel Attn: Rave Ravid & Co.     400,000       0       400,000       400,000     $ 400,000.00  
Shlomo Ben Nasser   48 West 38th St., 10th Fl. New York NY, 10018 attn: Shlomo Ben Nasser     50,000       0       50,000       50,000     $ 50,000.00  
Yoav Asulin   10 Ramat Eshcol, Haifa, Israel attn: Yoav Asulin     100,000       0       100,000       100,000     $ 100,000.00  
Ziv Reznik   Neve Reim 24, Petach Tikva, Israel attn: Ziv Reznik     100,000       0       100,000       100,000     $ 100,000.00  
Alpha Capital Anstalt   Alpha Capital Anstalt c/o LH Financial Services Corp. 510 Madison Ave, Suite 1400 New York, NY 10022     414,000       336       750,000       750,000     $ 750,000.00  
Empery Asset Master, Ltd.   c/o Empery Asset Management, LP One Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1205 New York City, NY 10020 attn: Brett Director     183,173       148       331,173       331,173     $ 331,173.00  
Empery Tax Efficient, LP   c/o Empery Asset Management, LP One Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1205 New York City, NY 10020 attn: Brett Director     30,077       24       54,077       54,077     $ 54,077.00  
Empery Tax Efficient II, LP   c/o Empery Asset Management, LP One Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1205 New York City, NY 10020 attn: Brett Director     200,750       164       364,750       364,750     $ 364,750.00  
Sabby Volatility Warrant Master Fund, Ltd.   c/o Sabby Management, LLC, 10 Mountainview Road, Suite 205, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458     0       500       500,000       500,000     $ 500,000.00  
Total         3,100,000       1,350       4,450,000       4,450,000     $ 4,450,000.00  

  

     

 

 

EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit A Form of Certificate of Designations
Exhibit B Form of Warrants
Exhibit C Form of Registration Rights Agreement
Exhibit D Form of Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions
Exhibit E Form of Opinion of Company Counsel
Exhibit F Form of Secretary’s Certificate
Exhibit G Form of Officer’s Certificate
Exhibit H Form of Lock-Up Agreement

 

SCHEDULES

 

Schedule 3(a) Subsidiaries
Schedule 3(j) SEC Documents
Schedule 3(k) Absence of Certain Changes
Schedule 3(m) Regulatory Permits
Schedule 3(o) Transactions with Affiliates
Schedule 3(p) Equity Capitalization
Schedule 3(q) Indebtedness and Other Contracts
Schedule 3(r) Absence of Litigation
Schedule 3(v) Intellectual Property Rights
Schedule 4(o) Excluded Securities Existing Agreements
Schedule 7(xi) Lock-Up Parties

 

     

 

 

Exhibit A

 

Form of Certificate of Designations

 

(see Exhibit 3.1 to 8-K)

 

  A- 1  

 

 

Exhibit B

 

Form of Warrants

 

(See Exhibit 10.2 to 8-K)

 

  B- 1  

 

 

Exhibit C

 

Form of Registration Rights Agreement

 

(see Exhibit 10.3 to 8-K)

 

  C- 1  

 

 

Exhibit D

 

Form of Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions

 

  D- 1  

 

 

TRANSFER AGENT INSTRUCTIONS

 

WIZE PHARMA, INC.

 

October __, 2018

 

VStock Transfer LLC

18 Lafayette Place

Woodmere, NY 11598

Telephone: 212-828-8436

Facsimile: 646-536-3179

Attention: Yoel Goldfeder

E-mail: yoel@vstocktransfer.com

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

Reference is made to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of October __, 2018 (the “ Agreement ”), by and among Wize Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), and the investors named on the Schedule of Buyers attached thereto (collectively, the “ Holders ”), pursuant to which the Company is issuing to the Holders (i) shares (the “ Common Shares ”) of the common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”), (ii) shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Preferred Shares ”) which will be convertible into shares of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Preferred Shares and (ii) Series A and Series B warrants (the “ Warrants ”) which will be exercisable to purchase shares of Common Stock.

 

This letter shall serve as our irrevocable authorization and direction to you (provided that you are the transfer agent of the Company at such time):

 

(i) to issue or re-issue, as the case may be, shares of Common Stock upon transfer or resale of the Common Shares;

 

(ii) to issue shares of Common Stock upon conversion of the Preferred Shares (the “ Conversion Shares ”) to or upon the order of a Holder from time to time upon delivery to you of a properly completed and duly executed Conversion Notice, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I , which has been acknowledged by the Company as indicated by the signature of a duly authorized officer of the Company thereon; and

 

(iii) to issue shares of Common Stock upon exercise of the Warrants (the “ Warrant Shares ”) to or upon the order of a Holder from time to time upon delivery to you of a properly completed and duly executed Exercise Notice, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit II , which has been acknowledged by the Company as indicated by the signature of a duly authorized officer of the Company thereon.

 

  D- 2  

 

 

You acknowledge and agree that so long as you have previously received (a) a legal opinion from the Company’s legal counsel that either (i) a registration statement covering resales of the Common Shares, the Conversion Shares and/or the Warrant Shares has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ 1933 Act ”), or (ii) sales of the Common Shares, the Conversion Shares and/or the Warrant Shares may be made in conformity with Rule 144 under the 1933 Act (“ Rule 144 ”) and (b) if applicable, a copy of such registration statement, then within two (2) business days (provided you have received any required rush order instructions from the Company) of your receipt of a notice of transfer, Conversion Notice or Exercise Notice you shall issue the certificates representing the Common Shares, the Conversion Shares and/or the Warrant Shares, as applicable, registered in the names of such transferees, and such certificates shall not bear any legend restricting transfer of the Common Shares, the Conversion Shares and/or the Warrant Shares thereby and should not be subject to any stop-transfer restriction; provided , however , that if any such Common Shares, Conversion Shares and Warrant Shares are not registered for resale under the 1933 Act or able to be sold under Rule 144, then the certificates for such Common Shares, Conversion Shares and/or Warrant Shares shall bear the following legend:

 

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT 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 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.

 

A form of written confirmation from the Company’s outside legal counsel that a registration statement covering the resales of the Common Shares, the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares has been declared effective by the SEC under the 1933 Act is attached hereto as Exhibit III .

 

  D- 3  

 

 

Please execute this letter in the space indicated to acknowledge your agreement to act in accordance with these instructions.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
  WIZE PHARMA, INC.
     
  By:                       
    Name: Or Eisenberg
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer

 

THE FOREGOING INSTRUCTIONS ARE

ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO

 

this ___ day of October, 2018

 

VStock Transfer LLC  
     
By:            
  Name:  
  Title:  

 
Enclosures

 

cc: Empery Asset Master, Ltd.

Empery Tax Efficient, LP

Empery Tax Efficient II, LP

Eleazer Klein, Esq.

 

  D- 4  

 

 

EXHIBIT I

 

WIZE PHARMA INC.

 

CONVERSION NOTICE

 

Reference is made to the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of Wize Pharma, Inc. (the “ Certificate of Designations ”). In accordance with and pursuant to the Certificate of Designations, the undersigned hereby elects to convert the number of shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Series A Preferred Shares ”), of Wize Pharma Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), indicated below into shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”), of the Company, as of the date specified below.

 

(i) Date of Conversion: _________________________________________________________

 

(ii) Number of Series A Preferred Shares to be converted: ______________________________

 

(iii) Stock certificate no(s). of Series A Preferred Shares to be converted: __________________

 

(iv) Tax ID Number (If applicable): _______________________________________________

 

Please confirm the following information: ________________________________________________________

 

(v) Conversion Price:__________________________________________________________

 

(vi) Number of shares of Common Stock to be issued: ________________________________

 

Please issue the Common Stock into which the Series A Preferred Shares are being converted to the Holder, or for its benefit, as follows:

 

☐ Check here if requesting delivery as a certificate to the following name and to the following address:

 

Issue to: _________________________________________

                _________________________________________

 

Address: _________________________________________

 

Telephone Number: ________________________________

 

Facsimile Number: _________________________________

 

☐ Check here if requesting delivery by Deposit/Withdrawal at Custodian as follows:

 

DTC Participant: __________________________________

 

  D- 5  

 

 

DTC Number: ______________________________________

 

Account Number: ________________________________

 

Authorization: ___________________________________

 

By: ______________________________

Title: _____________________________

 

Dated:

 

Account Number (if electronic book entry transfer): ________________________________________

 

Transaction Code Number (if electronic book entry transfer): _________________________________

 

[ NOTE TO HOLDER -- THIS FORM MUST BE SENT CONCURRENTLY TO TRANSFER AGENT ]

 

  D- 6  

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

The Company hereby acknowledges this Conversion Notice and hereby directs VStock Transfer LLC to issue the above indicated number of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions dated October __, 2018 from the Company and acknowledged and agreed to by VStock Transfer LLC.

 

  WIZE PHARMA, INC.
     
  By:                               
     
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

  D- 7  

 

 

EXHIBIT II

 

EXERCISE NOTICE

TO BE EXECUTED BY THE REGISTERED HOLDER TO EXERCISE THIS

WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

 

WIZE PHARMA, INC.

 

The undersigned holder hereby exercises the right to purchase _________________ of the shares of Common Stock (“ Warrant Shares ”) of Wize Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), evidenced by the attached Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (the “ Warrant ”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Warrant.

 

1. Form of Exercise Price. The Holder intends that payment of the Exercise Price shall be made as:

 

____________ a “ Cash Exercise” with respect to _________________ Warrant Shares; and/or

 

____________ a “Cashless Exercise” with respect to _______________ Warrant Shares , resulting in a delivery obligation of the Company to the Holder of __________ shares of Common Stock representing the applicable Net Number .

 

2. Payment of Exercise Price. In the event that the holder has elected a Cash Exercise with respect to some or all of the Warrant Shares to be issued pursuant hereto, the holder shall pay the Aggregate Exercise Price in the sum of $___________________ to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

3. Delivery of Warrant Shares. The Company shall deliver to the holder __________ Warrant Shares in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

Date: _______________ __, ______

 

   
Name of Registered Holder  
     
By:                                         
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

  D- 8  

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

The Company hereby acknowledges this Exercise Notice and hereby directs VStock Transfer LLC to issue the above indicated number of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the Transfer Agent Instructions dated October __, 2018 from the Company and acknowledged and agreed to by VStock Transfer LLC.

 

  WIZE PHARMA, INC.
     
  By:                                  
  Name:
  Title:

  

  D- 9  

 

 

EXHIBIT III

 

FORM OF NOTICE OF EFFECTIVENESS
OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT

 

VStock Transfer LLC

[          ]

[          ]

Telephone: [          ]
Facsimile: [          ]
Attention: [          ]
E-mail: [          ]

 

Re: Wize Pharma, Inc.

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

[We are][I am] counsel Wize Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), and have represented the Company in connection with that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of October [●] , 2018 (the “ Securities Purchase Agreement ”), entered into by and among the Company and the buyers named therein (collectively, the “ Holders ”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the Holders (i) shares (the “ Common Shares ”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”), (ii) shares of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Preferred Shares ”) convertible into shares of Common Stock and (iii) Series A and Series B warrants exercisable for shares of Common Stock (the “ Warrants ”). Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company also has entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Holders (the “ Registration Rights Agreement ”) pursuant to which the Company agreed, among other things, to register the resale of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement), including the Common Shares, the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ 1933 Act ”). In connection with the Company’s obligations under the Registration Rights Agreement, on ____________ ___, 2018, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-_____________) (the “ Registration Statement ”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) relating to the Registrable Securities which names each of the Holders as a selling stockholder thereunder.

 

In connection with the foregoing, [we][I] advise you that a member of the SEC’s staff has advised [us][me] by telephone that the SEC has entered an order declaring the Registration Statement effective under the 1933 Act at [ ENTER TIME OF EFFECTIVENESS ] on [ ENTER DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS ] and [we][I] have no knowledge, after telephonic inquiry of a member of the SEC’s staff, that any stop order suspending its effectiveness has been issued or that any proceedings for that purpose are pending before, or threatened by, the SEC and the Registrable Securities are available for resale under the 1933 Act pursuant to the Registration Statement.

 

This letter shall serve as our standing instruction to you that the shares of Common Stock are freely transferable by the Holders pursuant to the Registration Statement. You need not require further letters from us to effect any future legend-free issuance or reissuance of shares of Common Stock to the Holders as contemplated by the Company’s Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions dated October [●] , 2018.

  

  Very truly yours,
   
  [ ISSUER’S COUNSEL ]
     
  By:                       

 

CC: [ LIST NAMES OF HOLDERS ]

 

  D- 10  

 

 

Exhibit E

 

Form of Opinion of Company Counsel

 

1. FORM OF LEGAL OPINION

 

2. Each of the Company and Wizecon Bio, Inc. (“ Wizecon ”) is an entity duly formed, validly existing and is in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation. Each of the Company and Wizecon has the requisite power to own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct its business as presently conducted and described in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Each of the Company and Wizecon is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is necessary to conduct its business.

 

3. The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform all of its obligations under the Transaction Documents, including, without limitation, the issuance of the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares, the Warrants, the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares, in accordance with the terms thereof. The execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents by the Company, the filing of the Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State of Delaware and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated therein (including, without limitation, the issuance and sale of the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares and the Warrants) 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 stockholders is required therefor. The Transaction Documents have been duly executed and delivered by the Company and the Certificate of Designations has been properly filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and has become effective under the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “ DGCL ”). The Transaction Documents constitute valid and binding agreements or obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms.

 

4. The execution, delivery and performance of the Transaction Documents by the Company, the filing of the Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State of Delaware and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, including, without limitation, the issuance of the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares, the Conversion Shares, the Warrants and the Warrant Shares, and the compliance by the Company with the terms thereof (a) do not and will not result in a violation of, or constitute a default (or an event which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, constitutes or would constitute a default) under, or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration under, (i) the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, (ii) any other agreement, note, lease, mortgage, deed or other instrument to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound or affected that has been publicly filed with or since the filing of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (the “ Publicly Filed Documents ”) or (iii) any applicable federal statute, law, rule or regulation, the Delaware General Corporation Law or the Principal Market, applicable to the Company, which in our experience, is generally applicable to similar transactions, or any order, writ, injunction or decree, and (b) to our knowledge, do not and will not result in or require the creation of any lien, security interest or other charge or encumbrance upon or with respect to any of its respective properties.

 

  E- 1  

 

 

5. When issued in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents, the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares, the Warrants, the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares will be duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and free of any and all liens and charges and preemptive or similar rights contained in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws or any agreement, note, lease, publicly filed mortgage deed or other instrument to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound that are Publicly Filed Documents. The Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares have been duly and validly authorized and reserved for issuance by all proper corporate action.

 

6. As of the date hereof, the authorized capital stock of the Company consists of (i) 500,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, and (ii) [1,000,000] shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. None of the Company’s capital stock is subject to preemptive rights or other rights of the stockholders of the Company pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws or under the DGCL or pursuant to any agreement, note, lease, mortgage deed or other instrument to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound that is a Publicly Filed Document. To our knowledge, there are no securities or instruments of the Company containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by the issuance of the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares, the Warrants, the Conversion Shares or the Warrant Shares. The rights, preferences and privileges of the Preferred Shares are as stated in the Certificate of Designations.

 

7. The offer and sale of the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares and the Warrants in accordance with the Securities Purchase Agreement, and the issuance and delivery of the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares in accordance with the Transaction Documents constitute transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

8. No authorization, approval, consent, filing or other order of any federal or state governmental body, regulatory agency, self-regulatory organization or stock exchange or market, or the stockholders of the Company, or any court or, to our knowledge, any third party, is required to be obtained by the Company to enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents, or for the issuance and sale of the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares, the Warrants, the Conversion Shares or the Warrant Shares in accordance with the Transaction Documents or for the exercise of any rights and remedies under any Transaction Documents, except (i) the filing of a Form D under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (ii) the filing of a Form 8-K pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and (iii) any action necessary in order to qualify the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares, the Warrants, the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares under applicable securities or “Blue Sky” laws of the states of the United States.

 

9. To our knowledge, no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board or body or any governmental agency or self-regulatory organization is pending or threatened against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their properties or assets.

 

10. The Company is not an “investment company” or any entity controlled by an “investment company,” as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

  E- 2  

 

 

Exhibit F

 

Form of Secretary’s Certificate

 

  F- 1  

 

   

WIZE PHARMA, INC.


SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE

 

The undersigned hereby certifies that he is the duly elected, qualified and acting Secretary of Wize Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), and that as such he is authorized to execute and deliver this certificate in the name and on behalf of the Company and in connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of October __, 2018, by and among the Company and the investors listed on the Schedule of Buyers attached thereto (the “ Securities Purchase Agreement ”), and further certifies in his official capacity, in the name and on behalf of the Company, the items set forth below. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

(i) Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true, correct and complete copy of the unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors of the Company, dated October __, 2018 approving the execution by the Company of the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Transaction Documents, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby. The resolutions contained in Exhibit A have not in any way been amended, modified, revoked or rescinded, have been in full force and effect since their adoption to and including the date hereof and are now in full force and effect.

 

(ii) Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a true, correct and complete copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, together with any and all amendments thereto, and no action has been taken to further amend, modify or repeal such Certificate of Incorporation, the same being in full force and effect in the attached form as of the date hereof.

 

(iii) Attached hereto as Exhibit C is a true, correct and complete copy of the Bylaws of the Company and any and all amendments thereto, and no action has been taken to further amend, modify or repeal such Bylaws, the same being in full force and effect in the attached form as of the date hereof.

 

(iv) Each person listed below has been duly elected or appointed to the position(s) indicated opposite his or her name and is duly authorized to sign the Securities Purchase Agreement and each of the Transaction Documents on behalf of the Company, and the signature appearing opposite such person’s name below is such person’s genuine signature.

  

Name   Position   Signature
         
Or Eisenberg   Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary   _________________________
         
Noam Danenberg   Chief Operating Officer   _________________________

 

  F- 2  

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand as of this __th day of October 2018.

 

   
  Or Eisenberg
  Secretary

 

I, Noam Danenberg, Chief Operating Officer of the Company, hereby certify that Or Eisenberg is the duly elected, qualified and acting Secretary of the Company and that the signature set forth above is his true signature.

 

   
  Noam Danenberg
  Chief Operating Officer

 

  F- 3  

 

 

Exhibit G

 

Form of Officer’s Certificate

 

  G- 1  

 

 

WIZE PHARMA, INC.

 

OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE

 

The undersigned Chief Executive Officer of Wize Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), hereby represents, warrants and certifies to the Buyers, pursuant to Section 7(viii) of the Agreement (as defined below), as follows:

 

1. The representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Section 3 of the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of October __, 2018 (the “ Agreement ”), by and among the Company and the investors identified on the Schedule of Buyers attached to the Agreement (the “ Buyers ”), are true and correct in all respects as of the date hereof (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date, which are true and correct as of such specified date).

 

2. The Company has performed, satisfied and complied in all respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by the Transaction Documents to be performed, satisfied and complied with by the Company as of the date hereof.

 

Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the undersigned has executed this certificate this __th day of October, 2018.

 

        
  Name: Or Eisenberg
  Title:   Chief Executive Officer

 

  G- 2  

 

 

Exhibit H

 

Form of Lock-Up Agreement

 

  H- 1  

 

 

WIZE PHARMA, INC.

 

October __, 2018

 

Wize Pharma, Inc.

24 Hanagar Street

Hod Hasharon 4527708

Israel

Telephone: 972 (72) 260-0536
Facsimile: 972 (72) 260-0537
Attention: Or Eisenberg
E-mail: or@wizepharma.com

 

Re: Wize Pharma, Inc. - Lock-Up Agreement

 

Dear Sirs:

 

This Lock-Up Agreement is being delivered to you in connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “ Securities Purchase Agreement ”), dated as of October __, 2018 (the “ Subscription Date ”) by and among Wize Pharma, Inc. (the “ Company ”) and the investors party thereto (the “ Buyers ”), with respect to the issuance of (i) shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”), (ii) shares of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Preferred Shares ”), which are convertible into shares of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Preferred Shares and (ii) Series A and Series B warrants (the “ Warrants ”) which Warrants will be exercisable to purchase shares of Common Stock. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

In order to induce the Buyers to enter into the Securities Purchase Agreement, the undersigned agrees that, commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is the earliest to occur of (w) ninety (90) days following the date that one or more Registration Statement(s) covering the resale of all Registrable Securities has been effective and available for the re-sale of all such Registrable Securities, (x) twelve (12) months following the Closing Date, (y) one hundred twenty (120) days following the date the Common Stock is listed for trading on a Qualified Market and (z) the first Trading Day occurring after the Closing Date as of which the Weighted Average Price (as defined in the Warrants) of the Common Stock has exceeded $5.00 (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations, reorganizations, reclassification, combinations, reverse stock splits or other similar events occurring after the date hereof) on each Trading Day during a ten (10) consecutive Trading Day period occurring after the date that one or more Registration Statement(s) covering the resale of all Registrable Securities has been effective and available for the re-sale of all such Registrable Securities. (the “ Lock-Up Period ”), the undersigned will not, and will cause all affiliates (as defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act) of the undersigned or any person in privity with the undersigned or any affiliate of the undersigned not to, (i) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, hypothecate, pledge, grant any option to purchase, make any short sale or otherwise dispose of or agree to dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents, or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position within the meaning of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder with respect to any shares of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents owned directly by the undersigned (including holding as a custodian) or with respect to which the undersigned has beneficial ownership within the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively, the “ Undersigned’s Shares ”), or (ii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any of the Undersigned’s Shares, whether any such transaction described in clause (i) or (ii) above is to be settled by delivery of shares of Common Stock or other securities, in cash or otherwise, (iii) make any demand for or exercise any right or cause to be filed a registration statement, including any amendments thereto, with respect to the registration of any shares of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents or (iv) publicly disclose the intention to do any of the foregoing.

 

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The foregoing restriction is expressly agreed to preclude the undersigned, and any affiliate of the undersigned and any person in privity with the undersigned or any affiliate of the undersigned, from engaging in any hedging or other transaction which is designed to or which reasonably could be expected to lead to or result in a sale or disposition of the Undersigned’s Shares even if the Undersigned’s Shares would be disposed of by someone other than the undersigned. Such prohibited hedging or other transactions would include, without limitation, any short sale or any purchase, sale or grant of any right (including, without limitation, any put or call option) with respect to any of the Undersigned’s Shares or with respect to any security that includes, relates to, or derives any significant part of its value from the Undersigned’s Shares.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the undersigned may transfer the Undersigned’s Shares (i) as a bona fide gift or gifts, provided that the donee or donees thereof agree to be bound in writing by the restrictions set forth herein, (ii) to any trust for the direct or indirect benefit of the undersigned or the immediate family of the undersigned, provided that the trustee of the trust agrees to be bound in writing by the restrictions set forth herein, and provided further that any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value, (iii) if the undersigned is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, any transfers to any shareholder, partner or member of, or owner of a similar equity interest in, the undersigned, as the case may be, if, in any such case, such transfer is not for value, and provided further each transferee shall sign and deliver to the Company a lock up agreement substantially in the form of this lock-up agreement and (iv) if the undersigned is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, any transfer made by the undersigned (a) in connection with the sale or other bona fide transfer in a single transaction of all or substantially all of the undersigned’s capital stock, partnership interests, membership interests or other similar equity interests, as the case may be, or all or substantially all of the undersigned’s assets, in any such case not undertaken for the purpose of avoiding the restrictions imposed by this Lock-Up Agreement or (b) to another corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity so long as the transferee is an affiliate (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the 1934 Act) of the undersigned and such transfer is not for value, and provided in cases (a) and (b) each transferee shall sign and deliver to the Company a lock up agreement substantially in the form of this lock-up agreement, and (v) transfers by operation of law or pursuant to an order of a court or regulatory agency. For purposes of this Lock-Up Agreement, “immediate family” shall mean any relationship by blood, marriage or adoption, not more remote than first cousin. The undersigned now has, and, except as contemplated by the immediately preceding sentence, for the duration of this Lock-Up Agreement will have, good and marketable title to the Undersigned’s Shares, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and claims whatsoever. The undersigned also agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the Company’s transfer agent (the “ Transfer Agent ”) and registrar against the transfer of the Undersigned’s Shares except in compliance with the foregoing restrictions.

 

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No provision in this Lock-Up Agreement shall be deemed to restrict or prohibit the transfer of the Undersigned’s Shares upon the completion of a bona fide third-party tender offer, merger, consolidation or other similar transaction made to all holders of the Company’s securities involving a change of control of the Company (including entering into any lock-up, voting or similar agreement pursuant to which the undersigned may agree to transfer, sell, tender or otherwise dispose of Common Stock (or any security convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, Common Stock), or voting any Common Stock in favor of any such transaction or taking any other action in connection with any such transaction); provided, however, that in the event that such tender offer, merger, consolidation or other such transaction is not completed, such securities held by the undersigned shall remain subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in this Lock-Up Agreement;

 

In order to enforce this covenant, the Company shall impose irrevocable stop-transfer instructions preventing the Transfer Agent from effecting any actions in violation of this Lock-Up Agreement.

 

The undersigned acknowledges that the execution, delivery and performance of this Lock-Up Agreement is a material inducement to each Buyer to complete the transactions contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreement and that the Company shall be entitled to specific performance of the undersigned’s obligations hereunder. The undersigned hereby represents that the undersigned has the power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Lock-Up Agreement, that the undersigned has received adequate consideration therefor and that the undersigned will indirectly benefit from the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

The undersigned understands and agrees that this Lock-Up Agreement is irrevocable and shall be binding upon the undersigned’s heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.

 

This Lock-Up Agreement may be executed in two counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but both of which shall be considered one and the same instrument.

 

This Lock-Up Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflicting provision or rule (whether of the State of New York, or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York to be applied. In furtherance of the foregoing, the internal laws of the State of New York will control the interpretation and construction of this Lock-Up Agreement, even if under such jurisdiction’s choice of law or conflict of law analysis, the substantive law of some other jurisdiction would ordinarily apply.

 

This Lock-Up Agreement shall automatically terminate, and the undersigned shall be released from the undersigned's obligations hereunder, upon the earliest to occur, if any, of (i) if the Securities Purchase Agreement is not executed by October 31, 2018, or (ii) if the Securities Purchase Agreement (other than the provisions thereof which survive termination) shall terminate or be terminated prior to payment for and delivery of the securities to be sold thereunder.

 

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  Very truly yours,
   
   
  Exact Name of Stockholder
   
   
  Authorized Signature
   
   
  Title

 

Agreed to and Acknowledged:

 

WIZE PHARMA, INC.

 

By:                
  Name:    
  Title:  

 

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Disclosure Schedules

 

This Disclosure Schedule is made and given pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “ Agreement ”), dated as of October 22, 2018, by and among Wize Pharma, Inc. (the “ Company ”) and the Buyers party thereto. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Agreement, unless the context requires otherwise.

 

This Disclosure Schedule is qualified in its entirety by reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement, and nothing herein is intended to broaden the scope of any representation or warranty contained in the Agreement.   Any cross-reference to another section or another item in this Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to incorporate the information contained in the cross-referenced section or item into the cross-referencing section. The inclusion of an item in this Disclosure Schedule as an exception to a representation or warranty shall not be deemed an admission by any party, as applicable, that such item represents an exception or material fact, event or circumstance or that such item constitutes a Material Adverse Effect. 

 

References to any document herein do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the document itself.  The headings of this Disclosure Schedule are inserted for convenience only and shall not create a different standard for disclosure than the language set forth in the Agreement. 

 

Schedule 3(a) Subsidiaries

 

Wize Pharma Ltd. (Israeli corporation)

Ocu Wize Ltd. (wholly owned by Wize Pharma Ltd.; Israeli corporation) (“Wize Israel”)

 

Schedule 3(j) SEC Documents

 

None.

 

Schedule 3(k) Absence of Certain Changes

 

None.

 

Schedule 3(m) Regulatory Permits

 

None.

 

Schedule 3(o) Transactions with Affiliates

 

As disclosed in the Company’s 10-K for the year ended 12/31/2017:

 

On January 15, 2017, Wize Israel entered into the 2017 Loan Agreement with Ridge Valley Corporation (“Ridge”). Prior to entering into the 2017 Loan Agreement, Wize Israel entered into the following three loans with Ridge, (1) NIS 250,000 was extended in November 2016, (2) NIS 300,000 was extended in December 2016 and (3) NIS 200,000 was extended in February 2017.

 

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Mr. Noam Danenberg, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and Wize Israel’s strategic advisor, is also the son-in-law of Mrs. Hanna Harpaz, who owns 49% of Ridge.

 

On June 19, 2017, Wize Israel entered into a finder’s fee agreement with Harbin Israel (Trading) Ltd., an affiliate of Joseph. Zarzewsky, a director of the Company, pursuant to which Mr. Zarzewsky will receive a 5% royalty on all of Wize Israel’s revenues to the extent such revenues are earned from relationships initiated by Mr. Zarzewsky and agreed to by Wize Israel.

 

Schedule 3(p) Equity Capitalization

 

3(p)(i):

 

None

 

3(p)(ii):

 

Convertible Loan issued pursuant to convertible loan agreement, entered into on March 30, 2016, as amended (the “2016 Loan Agreement), with a conversion price of $0.9768, in the principal amount of $531,067, with a maturity date (the “2016 Loan Agreement Maturity Date”) of the earliest of (i) 90 days following the date that the Registration Statement covering the resale of all Registrable Securities (of Buyers who are not a party to the last amendment (or affiliates of a party to the such amendment) to the 2016 Loan Agreement) has been effective and available for the re-sale of such Registrable Securities, (ii) 90 days following the date on which all securities issued to Buyers under the Agreement are no longer Registrable Securities, and (iii) one year following the Closing) (for a total of up to 605,298 shares including accrued interest through the maturity date).

 

Convertible Loan issued pursuant to convertible loan agreement, entered into on January 15, 2017, as amended (the “2017 Loan Agreement”), with a conversion price of $1.1112 in the principal amount of $822,143, with maturity date (the “2017 Loan Agreement Maturity Date”) of the earliest of (i) 90 days following the date that the Registration Statement covering the resale of all Registrable Securities (of Buyers who are not a party to the last amendment (or affiliates of a party to the such amendment) to the 2017 Loan Agreement) has been effective and available for the re-sale of such Registrable Securities, (ii) 90 days following the date on which all securities issued to Buyers under the Agreement are no longer Registrable Securities, and (iii) one year following the Closing) (for a total of up to 791,907 shares, including accrued interest through the maturity date).

 

759,871 warrants to purchase common stock with exercise price of $1.9728 and a term of three years from the date of issuance (November 16, 2017).

 

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229,500 options to purchase common stock with exercise price of $3.59. The options are exercisable in twelve equal installments over the three year period from the date of grant and have a term of seven years from the date of grant (April 4, 2018).

 

4,352 options to purchase common stock with an exercise price of $159.12. These options were granted on July 1, 2013 and have all vested.

 

544 options to purchase common stock with an exercise price of $216.00. These options were granted on May 9, 2013 and have all vested.

 

25,500 options to purchase common stock with an exercise price of $4.50, issued pursuant to consulting agreement, dated August 15, 2018, between the Company and Ellen Lubman. The options will be exercisable in twelve equal installments over the three year period from the date of grant and have a term of seven years from the date of grant (August 15, 2018).

6,945 shares of common stock to be issued on October 1, 2018 to Corporate Profile LLC, as final of three tranche of shares issuable pursuant to letter agreement, dated February 1, 2018, between the Company and Corporate Profile LLC, for investor relations services.

 

Under the 2016 Loan Agreement, as modified by the 2017 Loan Agreement, Rimon Gold has the right, until 180 days after the 2016 Loan Agreement Maturity Date, to invest up to $512,808, in the aggregate, at a price per share of $1.308 (for a total up to 392,055 shares),

 

Under the 2017 Loan Agreement, the lenders thereunder, have the right until 180 days after the 2017 Loan Agreement Maturity Date, to invest up to $663,447, in the aggregate, at a price per share of $1.332, for a total of up to 498,083 shares.

 

Under the MCI Agreement, in the event the Company has engaged a registered FINRA broker-dealer and executes any transaction during the term of this agreement, and if warrants are issued in the transaction, then the Company will be required to issue to Mesodi $20,000 worth of warrants to purchase additional shares of the Company for every $1,000,000 raised in the transaction (or any pro rata portion thereof), which will be exercisable at the same terms as those in the transaction.

 

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3(p)(iii):

 

Convertible Loan issued pursuant to the 2016 Loan Agreement, with a conversion price of $0.9768, in the principal amount of $531,067, with a maturity date of the 2016 Loan Agreement Maturity Date

 

Convertible Loan issued pursuant to the 2017 Loan Agreement, with a conversion price of $1.1112, in the principal amount of $822,143, with maturity date of the 2017 Loan Agreement Maturity Date. .

 

3(p)(iv):

 

None.

 

3(p(v):

 

The Company granted registration rights to use commercially reasonable efforts to register shares by March 31, 2018 pursuant to agreement with Mesodi dated January 2018.

 

Letter Agreement, dated May 25, 2018, between the Company and the Placement Agent, and placement agency agreement between the Company and the Placement Agent. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company will be required to issue to the Placement Agent or its designees, upon Closing, warrants to purchase 6% of the number of shares sold in the offering, which will have the same terms as the warrants issued to the Buyers, including exercise price and registration rights.

 

3(p)(vi):

 

None.

 

3(p)(vii):

 

None.

 

3(p(viii):

 

None.

 

Section 3(p)(ix):

 

None.

 

Schedule 3(q) Indebtedness and Other Contracts

 

Schedule 3(q)(i):

 

Convertible Loan issued pursuant to the 2016 Loan Agreement, with a conversion price of $0.9768, in the principal amount of $531,067, with a maturity date of the 2016 Loan Agreement Maturity Date.

 

Convertible Loan issued pursuant to the 2017 Loan Agreement, with a conversion price of $1.1112, in the principal amount of $822,143, with maturity date of the 2017 Loan Agreement Maturity Date.

 

Schedule 3(q)(ii):

 

None.

 

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Schedule 3(q)(iii):

 

None.

 

Section 3(q)(iv):

 

None.

 

Schedule 3(r) Absence of Litigation

 

To the Company’s knowledge, the Israel Securities Authority (the “ISA”) is conducting an administrative inquiry regarding Wize Israel’s public reports with the ISA in Israel regarding its applicable regulatory path necessary for the marketing of LO2A for the treatment of DES in the United States. As part of the inquiry, the ISA requested Wize Israel to provide certain documentation and has also questioned its officers with respect to such reports. Wize Israel and its officers cooperated with the ISA and, at the ISA’s request, Wize Israel also publicly filed a supplemental report to provide additional information in connection with the said regulatory path and marketing plans, which the Company believes contained all the required information. The Company was recently informed (orally) that the ISA intends to commence administrative enforcement proceedings against Wize Israel and two of its officers (who are the Company's Chairman and CEO) in connection with the foregoing reports, pending a possible hearing with the ISA staff. While the Company does not believe the ISA position has any merits, it intends, to the extent deemed advisable and cost-effective, to have the hearing held, and pursue a settlement of the matter.

 

Schedule 3(v) Intellectual Property Rights

 

Schedule 3(v)(i):

 

The use of LO2A for treating or alleviating CCH under US Patent No. 8,912,166 has been granted to us under the LO2A License Agreement. These licensed patents consist of:

 

The use of LO2A for treating or alleviating CCH is protected by the patent family of International Patent Application Publ. No. WO2012150583, filed on April 5, 2012, assigned to Resdevco, entitled EYE DROPS FOR TREATMENT OF CONJUNCTIVOCHALASIS. Corresponding members include US Patent No. 8,912,166, Israeli Patent No. 212725, Japanese Patent No. 5957517 and pending European Pat. Appl. 2704747. The use of LO2A for treating or alleviating irritation of the eye caused non-infectious diseases, such as Sjögren’s, is covered by Provisional Patent Application No. 62/467139, filed on March 5, 2017, assigned to Resdevco, entitled EYE DROPS FOR TREATMENT OF IRRITATION NOT DUE TO INFECTION.

 

Section 3(v)(ii):

 

The LO2A composition and use thereof for treating or alleviating DES was covered by US Patent No. 5,106,615, which has expired.

 

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Schedule 4(o) Excluded Securities Existing Agreements

  

Letter of engagement with Mesodi, dated January 2018: Under the MCI Agreement, in the event the Company has engaged a registered FINRA broker-dealer and executes any transaction during the term of this agreement, and if warrants are issued in the transaction, then the Company will be required to issue to Mesodi $20,000 worth of warrants to purchase additional shares of the Company for every $1,000,000 raised in the transaction (or any pro rata portion thereof), which will be exercisable at the same terms as those in the transaction.

 

Letter Agreement, dated February 1, 2018, between the Company and Corporate Profile LLC: Under this agreement, the Company will be required to issue Corporate Profile LLC, 6,945 shares of common stock on October 1, 2018, as final of three tranche of shares issuable thereunder for investor relations services.

 

Under the 2016 Loan Agreement, as modified by the 2017 Loan Agreement, Rimon Gold has the right, until 180 days after the 2016 Loan Agreement Maturity Date, to invest up to $512,808, in the aggregate, at a price per share of $1.308 (for a total up to 392,055 shares); provided, that any securities to be issued pursuant to the above agreement, in order to be considered to be Excluded Securities, must be issued as “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144) and carry no registration rights that require or permit the filing of any registration statement in connection therewith during the prohibition period in Section 4(o)(ii).

 

Under the 2017 Loan Agreement, the lenders thereunder, have the right until 180 days after the 2017 Loan Agreement Maturity Date, to invest up to $663,447, in the aggregate, at a price per share of $1.332, for a total of up to 498,083 shares; provided, that any securities to be issued pursuant to the above agreement, in order to be considered to be Excluded Securities, must be issued as “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144) and carry no registration rights that require or permit the filing of any registration statement in connection therewith during the prohibition period in Section 4(o)(ii).

 

Letter Agreement, dated May 25, 2018, between the Company and the Placement Agent, and placement agency agreement between the Company and the Placement Agent. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company will be required to issue to the Placement Agent or its designees, upon Closing, warrants to purchase 6% of the number of shares sold in the offering, which will have the same terms as the warrants issued to the Buyers, including exercise price and registration rights.

 

Schedule 7(xi) Lock-Up Parties

 

Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd.

Ridge Valley Corporation

Yaakov Zarachia

Simcha Sadan

Or Eisenberg

Noam Danenberg

Ron Mayron

Yossi Keret

Franck Amouyal

Joseph Zarzewsky

Michael Belkin

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

[FORM OF [SERIES A][SERIES B] WARRANT]

 

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 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.

 

WIZE PHARMA, INC.

 

Warrant To Purchase Common Stock

 

Warrant No.:                           

Number of Shares of Common Stock: _____________

Date of Issuance: October 23, 2018 (“ Issuance Date ”)

 

Wize Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), hereby certifies that, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged , [BUYER] , the registered holder hereof or its permitted assigns (the “ Holder ”), is entitled, subject to the terms set forth below, to purchase from the Company, at the Exercise Price (as defined below) then in effect, at any time or times on or after the Issuance Date, but not after 11:59 p.m., New York time, on the Expiration Date, (as defined below), ______________ (_____________) 1 fully paid nonassessable shares of Common Stock, subject to adjustment as provided herein (the “ Warrant Shares ”). Except as otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms in this Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (including any Warrants to Purchase Common Stock issued in exchange, transfer or replacement hereof, this “ Warrant ”), shall have the meanings set forth in Section 17. This Warrant is one of the Warrants to purchase Common Stock (the “ SPA Warrants ”) issued pursuant to Section 1 of that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 22, 2018 (the “ Subscription Date ”), by and among the Company and the investors (the “ Buyers ”) referred to therein (the “ Securities Purchase Agreement ”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the definitions ascribed to such terms in the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

 

1 Insert 100% of the sum of (i) the number of shares of Common Stock and (ii) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion in full (without giving effect to any limitation set forth in the Certificate of Designations (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement)) of the Preferred Shares (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement), if any, in each case, purchased by the Holder pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

 

 

 

1. EXERCISE OF WARRANT.

 

(a) Mechanics of Exercise . Subject to the terms and conditions hereof (including, without limitation, the limitations set forth in Section 1(f)), this Warrant may be exercised by the Holder at any time or times on or after the Issuance Date, in whole or in part, by (i) delivery of a written notice, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “ Exercise Notice ”), of the Holder’s election to exercise this Warrant and (ii) (A) payment to the Company of an amount equal to the applicable Exercise Price multiplied by the number of Warrant Shares as to which this Warrant is being exercised (the “ Aggregate Exercise Price ”) in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds or (B) if the provisions of Section 1(d) are applicable, by notifying the Company that this Warrant is being exercised pursuant to a Cashless Exercise (as defined in Section 1(d)). No ink-original Exercise Notice shall be required, nor shall any medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) of any Exercise Notice be required. The Holder shall not be required to deliver the original Warrant in order to effect an exercise hereunder; provided , that upon the exercise in full of this Warrant, the Holder shall, within five (5) Trading Days, return the original Warrant to the Company. Execution and delivery of the Exercise Notice with respect to less than all of the Warrant Shares shall have the same effect as cancellation of the original Warrant and issuance of a new Warrant evidencing the right to purchase the remaining number of Warrant Shares. On or before the first (1 st ) Trading Day following the date on which the Holder has delivered an Exercise Notice to the Company, the Company shall transmit by facsimile or electronic mail an acknowledgment of confirmation of receipt of the Exercise Notice to the Holder and, to the extent that the Company is obligated to cause Warrant Shares to be delivered to the Holder through the Deposit / Withdrawal At Custodian system in accordance with this Section 1(a), the Company’s transfer agent (the “ Transfer Agent ”). On or before the earlier of (i) the second (2 nd ) Trading Day and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period, in each case, following the date on which the Holder has delivered the Exercise Notice to the Company, so long as the Holder delivers the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of a Cashless Exercise) on or prior to the first (1 st ) Trading Day following the date on which the Holder has delivered the Exercise Notice to the Company (a “ Share Delivery Date ”) (provided that if the Aggregate Exercise Price has not been delivered by such date, the applicable Share Delivery Date shall be one (1) Trading Day after the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of a Cashless Exercise) is delivered), the Company shall (X) provided that the Company’s Transfer Agent is participating in The Depository Trust Company (“ DTC ”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program and (A) the Warrant Shares are subject to an effective resale registration statement in favor of the Holder or (B) if exercised via Cashless Exercise, at a time when Rule 144 would be available for immediate resale of the Warrant Shares by the Holder , credit such aggregate number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit / Withdrawal At Custodian system, or (Y) if (A) the Transfer Agent is not participating in the DTC Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program or (B) the Warrant Shares are not subject to an effective resale registration statement in favor of the Holder and, if exercised via Cashless Exercise, at a time when Rule 144 would not be available for immediate resale of the Warrant Shares by the Holder , issue and dispatch by overnight courier to the address as specified in the Exercise Notice, a certificate, registered in the Company’s share register in the name of the Holder or its designee, for the number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise. The Company shall be responsible for all fees and expenses of the Transfer Agent and all fees and expenses with respect to the issuance of Warrant Shares via DTC, if any, including without limitation for same day processing. Upon delivery of the Exercise Notice (so long as the Aggregate Exercise Price is delivered to the Company within one (1) Trading Day following the delivery of such Exercise Notice), the Holder shall be deemed for all corporate purposes to have become the holder of record of the Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant has been exercised, irrespective of the date such Warrant Shares are credited to the Holder’s DTC account or the date of delivery of the certificates evidencing such Warrant Shares, as the case may be. If the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares subject to an Exercise Notice by the Share Delivery Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder, in cash, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Warrant Shares subject to such exercise (based on the Weighted Average Price of the Common Stock on the date of the applicable Exercise Notice), $10 per Trading Day (increasing to $20 per Trading Day on the fifth Trading Day after such liquidated damages begin to accrue) for each Trading Day after such Share Delivery Date until such Warrant Shares are delivered or Holder rescinds such exercise. If this original Warrant is returned to the Company in connection with any exercise pursuant to this Section 1(a) and the number of Warrant Shares represented by this Warrant submitted for exercise is greater than the number of Warrant Shares being acquired upon an exercise, then the Company shall as soon as practicable and in no event later than three (3) Trading Days after any exercise and at its own expense, issue a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)) representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares issuable immediately prior to such exercise under this Warrant, less the number of Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant is exercised. No fractional Warrant Shares are to be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant, but rather the number of Warrant Shares to be issued shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. The Company shall pay any and all taxes which may be payable with respect to the issuance and delivery of Warrant Shares upon exercise of this Warrant. The Company’s obligations to issue and deliver Warrant Shares in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions hereof are absolute and unconditional, irrespective of any action or inaction by the Holder to enforce the same, any waiver or consent with respect to any provision hereof, the recovery of any judgment against any Person or any action to enforce the same, or any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, limitation or termination.

 

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(b) Exercise Price . For purposes of this Warrant, “ Exercise Price ” means [Insert in Series A Warrant: $1.10] [Insert in Series B Warrant: $1.00], subject to adjustment as provided herein.

 

(c) Company’s Failure to Timely Deliver Securities . If the Company either (I) shall fail for any reason or for no reason to deliver or cause the Transfer Agent to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares in accordance with the provisions of Section 1(a) above on or before the applicable Share Delivery Date or (II) if the Registration Statement (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) covering the resale of the Warrant Shares that are the subject of the Exercise Notice (the “ Unavailable Warrant Shares ”) is not available for the resale of such Unavailable Warrant Shares and the Company fails (x) to so notify the Holder by the deadline set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement and (y) to deliver the Warrant Shares electronically without any restrictive legend by crediting such aggregate number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit / Withdrawal At Custodian system on or prior to the Share Delivery Date (the event described in the immediately foregoing clause (II) is hereinafter referred as a “ Notice Failure ” and together with the event described in clause (I) above, an “ Exercise Failure ”), then, in addition to all other remedies available to the Holder, (X) the Company shall pay in cash to the Holder on each day after the applicable Share Delivery Date and during such Exercise Failure an amount equal to 1.5% of the product of (A) the sum of the number of shares of Common Stock not issued to the Holder on or prior to the Share Delivery Date and to which the Holder is entitled, and (B) any trading price of the Common Stock selected by the Holder in writing as in effect at any time during the period beginning on the date of delivery of the applicable Exercise Notice and ending on the applicable Share Delivery Date, and (Y) the Holder, upon written notice to the Company, may void its Exercise Notice with respect to, and retain or have returned, as the case may be, any portion of this Warrant that has not been exercised pursuant to such Exercise Notice; provided that the voiding of an Exercise Notice shall not affect the Company’s obligations to make any payments which have accrued prior to the date of such notice pursuant to this Section 1(c) or otherwise. In addition to the foregoing, if on or prior to the applicable Share Delivery Date either (I) the Company fails to deliver or cause the Transfer Agent to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares in accordance with the provisions of Section 1(a) above or (II) a Notice Failure occurs, and if on or after such Trading Day the Holder purchases (in an open market transaction or otherwise) shares of Common Stock relating to the applicable Exercise Failure (a “ Buy-In ”), then the Company shall, within three (3) Trading Days after the Holder’s request and in the Holder’s discretion, either (i) pay cash to the Holder in an amount equal to the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions and other out-of-pocket expenses, if any) for the shares of Common Stock so purchased (the “ Buy-In Price ”), at which point the Company’s obligation to deliver such certificate (and to issue such shares of Common Stock) or credit the Holder’s balance account with DTC for such shares of Common Stock shall terminate, or (ii) promptly honor its obligation to deliver to the Holder a certificate or certificates representing such shares of Common Stock or credit the Holder’s balance account with DTC, as applicable, and pay cash to the Holder in an amount equal to the excess (if any) of the Buy-In Price over the product of (A) such number of shares of Common Stock, times (B) any trading price of the Common Stock selected by the Holder in writing as in effect at any time during the period beginning on the date of delivery of the applicable Exercise Notice and ending on the applicable Share Delivery Date. Nothing herein shall limit the Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity, including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver certificates representing shares of Common Stock (or to electronically deliver such shares of Common Stock) upon the exercise of this Warrant as required pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

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(d) Cashless Exercise . Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, if on or after April 23, 2019, 2 the Registration Statement covering the resale of the Unavailable Warrant Shares is not available for the resale of such Unavailable Warrant Shares, the Holder may, in its sole discretion, exercise this Warrant in whole or in part and, in lieu of making the cash payment otherwise contemplated to be made to the Company upon such exercise in payment of the Aggregate Exercise Price, elect instead to receive upon such exercise the “Net Number” of shares of Common Stock determined according to the following formula (a “ Cashless Exercise ”):

 

Net Number = (A x B) - (A x C)

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For purposes of the foregoing formula:

 

A= the total number of shares with respect to which this Warrant is then being exercised.

 

B= as applicable: (i) the Weighted Average Price of the Common Stock on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Exercise Notice if such Exercise Notice is (1) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof on a day that is not a Trading Day or (2) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof on a Trading Day prior to the opening of “regular trading hours” (as defined in Rule 600(b)(64) of Regulation NMS promulgated under the federal securities laws) on such Trading Day, (ii) at the option of the Holder, either (x) the Weighted Average Price of the Common Stock on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Exercise Notice, or (y) the Bid Price of the Common Stock on the principal trading market as reported by Bloomberg as of the time of the Holder’s execution of the applicable Exercise Notice if such Exercise Notice is executed during “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day and is delivered within two (2) hours thereafter (including until two (2) hours after the close of “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day) thereafter pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof or (iii) the Weighted Average Price of the Common Stock on the date of the applicable Exercise Notice if the date of such Exercise Notice is a Trading Day and such Exercise Notice is both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof after the close of “regular trading hours” on such Trading Day.

 

C= the Exercise Price then in effect for the applicable Warrant Shares at the time of such exercise.

 

For purposes of Rule 144(d) promulgated under the 1933 Act, as in effect on the date hereof, the Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Warrant Shares issued in a Cashless Exercise shall be deemed to have been acquired by the Holder, and the holding period for the Warrant Shares shall be deemed to have commenced, on the date this Warrant was originally issued pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement. The Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 1(d).

 

(e) Disputes . In the case of a dispute as to the determination of the Exercise Price or the arithmetic calculation of the Warrant Shares, the Company shall promptly issue to the Holder the number of Warrant Shares that are not disputed and resolve such dispute in accordance with Section 12.

 

 

2 Insert the date that is six (6) months immediately following the Issuance Date.

 

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(f) Beneficial Ownership Limitations on Exercises . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company shall not effect the exercise of any portion of this Warrant, and the Holder shall not have the right to exercise any portion of this Warrant, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Warrant and any such exercise shall be null and void and treated as if never made, to the extent that after giving effect to such exercise, the Holder together with the other Attribution Parties collectively would beneficially own in excess of [4.99] [9.99]% (the “ Maximum Percentage ”) of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise. For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and the other Attribution Parties shall include the number of shares of Common Stock held by the Holder and all other Attribution Parties plus the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant with respect to which the determination of such sentence is being made, but shall exclude the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (A) exercise of the remaining, unexercised portion of this Warrant beneficially owned by the Holder or any of the other Attribution Parties and (B) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any convertible notes or convertible preferred stock or warrants, including the other SPA Warrants) beneficially owned by the Holder or any other Attribution Party subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained in this Section 1(f). For purposes of this Section 1(f), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ 1934 Act ”). For purposes of determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock the Holder may acquire upon the exercise of this Warrant without exceeding the Maximum Percentage, the Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (x) the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Current Report on Form 8-K or other public filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”), as the case may be, (y) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (3) any other written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (the “ Reported Outstanding Share Number ”). If the Company receives an Exercise Notice from the Holder at a time when the actual number of outstanding shares of Common Stock is less than the Reported Outstanding Share Number, the Company shall (i) notify the Holder in writing of the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding and, to the extent that such Exercise Notice would otherwise cause the Holder’s beneficial ownership, as determined pursuant to this Section 1(f), to exceed the Maximum Percentage, the Holder must notify the Company of a reduced number of Warrant Shares to be purchased pursuant to such Exercise Notice (the number of shares by which such purchase is reduced, the “ Reduction Shares ”) and (ii) as soon as reasonably practicable, the Company shall return to the Holder any exercise price paid by the Holder for the Reduction Shares. For any reason at any time, upon the written or oral request of the Holder, the Company shall within one (1) Trading Day confirm orally and in writing or by electronic mail to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Warrant, by the Holder and any other Attribution Party since the date as of which the Reported Outstanding Share Number was reported. In the event that the issuance of shares of Common Stock to the Holder upon exercise of this Warrant results in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties being deemed to beneficially own, in the aggregate, more than the Maximum Percentage of the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock (as determined under Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act), the number of shares so issued by which the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties’ aggregate beneficial ownership exceeds the Maximum Percentage (the “ Excess Shares ”) shall be deemed null and void and shall be cancelled ab initio, and the Holder shall not have the power to vote or to transfer the Excess Shares. As soon as reasonably practicable after the issuance of the Excess Shares has been deemed null and void, the Company shall return to the Holder the exercise price paid by the Holder for the Excess Shares. Upon delivery of a written notice to the Company, the Holder may from time to time increase or decrease the Maximum Percentage to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99% as specified in such notice; provided that (i) any such increase in the Maximum Percentage will not be effective until the sixty-first (61 st ) day after such notice is delivered to the Company and (ii) any such increase or decrease will apply only to the Holder and the other Attribution Parties and not to any other holder of SPA Warrants that is not an Attribution Party of the Holder. For purposes of clarity, the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the terms of this Warrant in excess of the Maximum Percentage shall not be deemed to be beneficially owned by the Holder for any purpose including for purposes of Section 13(d) or Rule 16a-1(a)(1) of the 1934 Act. No prior inability to exercise this Warrant pursuant to this paragraph shall have any effect on the applicability of the provisions of this paragraph with respect to any subsequent determination of exercisability. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 1(f) to the extent necessary to correct this paragraph or any portion of this paragraph which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended beneficial ownership limitation contained in this Section 1(f) or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitation contained in this paragraph may not be waived and shall apply to a successor holder of this Warrant.

 

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(g) Insufficient Authorized Shares . If at any time while this Warrant remains outstanding the Company does not have a sufficient number of authorized and unreserved shares of Common Stock to satisfy its obligation to reserve for issuance upon exercise of this Warrant at least a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be necessary to effect the exercise of all of this Warrant then outstanding (the “ Required Reserve Amount ” and the failure to have such sufficient number of authorized and unreserved shares of Common Stock, an “ Authorized Share Failure ”), then the Company shall as soon as reasonably practicable take all action necessary to increase the Company’s authorized shares of Common Stock to an amount sufficient to allow the Company to reserve the Required Reserve Amount for this Warrant then outstanding. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, as soon as practicable after the date of the occurrence of an Authorized Share Failure, but in no event later than sixty (60) days after the occurrence of such Authorized Share Failure, the Company shall hold a meeting of its stockholders for the approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock. In connection with such meeting, the Company shall provide each stockholder with a proxy statement and shall use its best efforts to solicit its stockholders’ approval of such increase in authorized shares of Common Stock and to cause its board of directors to recommend to the stockholders that they approve such proposal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any such time of an Authorized Share Failure, the Company is able to obtain the written consent of a majority of the shares of its issued and outstanding Common Stock to approve the increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock, the Company may satisfy this obligation by obtaining such consent and submitting for filing with the SEC an Information Statement on Schedule 14C. In the event that upon any exercise of this Warrant, the Company does not have sufficient authorized shares to deliver in satisfaction of such exercise, then unless the Holder elects to void such attempted exercise, the Holder may require the Company to pay to the Holder within three (3) Trading Days of the applicable exercise, cash in an amount equal to the product of (i) the number of Warrant Shares that the Company is unable to deliver pursuant to this Section 1(g), and (ii) the greater of (x) zero and (y) the difference between (I) the highest Weighted Average Price during the period beginning on the date of the applicable date of exercise and the date that the Company makes the applicable cash payment and (II) the lowest Exercise Price in existence during such period.

 

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2. ADJUSTMENT OF EXERCISE PRICE AND NUMBER OF WARRANT SHARES . The Exercise Price and the number of Warrant Shares shall be adjusted from time to time as follows:

 

(a) Adjustment Upon Issuance of Shares of Common Stock . If and whenever after the Subscription Date until the Trading Day immediately following the date that the Company has raised, beginning after the Issue Date, at least $10 million in gross proceeds from the issuance of the Company’s securities, including through the exercise of warrants, the Company issues or sells, or in accordance with this Section 2 is deemed to have issued or sold, any shares of Common Stock (including the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock owned or held by or for the account of the Company, but excluding shares of Common Stock deemed to have been issued or sold by the Company in connection with any Excluded Securities) for a consideration per share (the “ New Issuance Price ”) less than a price (the “ Applicable Price ”) equal to the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such issue or sale or deemed issuance or sale (the foregoing a “ Dilutive Issuance ”), then immediately after such Dilutive Issuance, the Exercise Price then in effect shall be reduced to an amount equal to the New Issuance Price. For purposes of determining the adjusted Exercise Price under this Section 2(a), the following shall be applicable:

 

(i) Issuance of Options . If the Company in any manner grants or sells any Options and the lowest price per share for which one share of Common Stock is issuable upon the exercise of any such Option or upon conversion, exercise or exchange of any Convertible Securities issuable upon exercise of any such Option is less than the Applicable Price, then such share of Common Stock shall be deemed to be outstanding and to have been issued and sold by the Company at the time of the granting or sale of such Option for such price per share. For purposes of this Section 2(a)(i), the “lowest price per share for which one share of Common Stock is issuable upon the exercise of any such Option or upon conversion, exercise or exchange of any Convertible Securities issuable upon exercise of any such Option” shall be equal to the sum of the lowest amounts of consideration (if any) received or receivable by the Company with respect to any one share of Common Stock upon the granting or sale of the Option, upon exercise of the Option and upon conversion, exercise or exchange of any Convertible Security issuable upon exercise of such Option less any consideration paid or payable by the Company with respect to such one share of Common Stock upon the granting or sale of such Option, upon exercise of such Option and upon conversion exercise or exchange of any Convertible Security issuable upon exercise of such Option. No further adjustment of the Exercise Price shall be made upon the actual issuance of such shares of Common Stock or of such Convertible Securities upon the exercise of such Options or upon the actual issuance of such shares of Common Stock upon conversion, exercise or exchange of such Convertible Securities.

 

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(ii) Issuance of Convertible Securities . If the Company in any manner issues or sells any Convertible Securities and the lowest price per share for which one share of Common Stock is issuable upon the conversion, exercise or exchange thereof is less than the Applicable Price, then such share of Common Stock shall be deemed to be outstanding and to have been issued and sold by the Company at the time of the issuance or sale of such Convertible Securities for such price per share. For the purposes of this Section 2(a)(ii), the “lowest price per share for which one share of Common Stock is issuable upon the conversion, exercise or exchange thereof” shall be equal to the sum of the lowest amounts of consideration (if any) received or receivable by the Company with respect to any one share of Common Stock upon the issuance or sale of the Convertible Security and upon conversion, exercise or exchange of such Convertible Security less any consideration paid or payable by the Company with respect to such one share of Common Stock upon the issuance or sale of such Convertible Security and upon conversion, exercise or exchange of such Convertible Security. No further adjustment of the Exercise Price shall be made upon the actual issuance of such shares of Common Stock upon conversion, exercise or exchange of such Convertible Securities, and if any such issue or sale of such Convertible Securities is made upon exercise of any Options for which adjustment of this Warrant has been or is to be made pursuant to other provisions of this Section 2(a), no further adjustment of the Exercise Price shall be made by reason of such issue or sale.

 

(iii) Change in Option Price or Rate of Conversion. If the purchase price provided for in any Options, the additional consideration, if any, payable upon the issue, conversion, exercise or exchange of any Convertible Securities, or the rate at which any Convertible Securities are convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock increases or decreases at any time, the Exercise Price in effect at the time of such increase or decrease shall be adjusted to the Exercise Price, which would have been in effect at such time had such Options or Convertible Securities provided for such increased or decreased purchase price, additional consideration or increased or decreased conversion rate, as the case may be, at the time initially granted, issued or sold. For purposes of this Section 2(a)(iii), if the terms of any Option or Convertible Security that was outstanding as of the Subscription Date are increased or decreased in the manner described in the immediately preceding sentence, then such Option or Convertible Security and the shares of Common Stock deemed issuable upon exercise, conversion or exchange thereof shall be deemed to have been issued as of the date of such increase or decrease. No adjustment pursuant to this Section 2(a) shall be made if such adjustment would result in an increase of the Exercise Price then in effect.

 

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(iv) Calculation of Consideration Received . In case any Option is issued in connection with the issue or sale of other securities of the Company (which may include other Options), together comprising one integrated transaction, (x) the Options will be deemed to have been issued for the Option Value of such Options and (y) the other securities issued or sold in such integrated transaction shall be deemed to have been issued or sold for the difference of (I) the aggregate consideration received by the Company less any consideration paid or payable by the Company pursuant to the terms of such other securities of the Company, less (II) the Option Value of such Options. If any shares of Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities are issued or sold or deemed to have been issued or sold for cash, the consideration other than cash received therefor will be deemed to be the net amount received by the Company therefor. If any shares of Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities are issued or sold for a consideration other than cash, the amount of such consideration received by the Company will be the fair value of such consideration, except where such consideration consists of publicly traded securities, in which case the amount of consideration received by the Company will be the Closing Sale Price of such publicly traded securities on the date of receipt of such publicly traded securities. If any shares of Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities are issued to the owners of the non-surviving entity in connection with any merger in which the Company is the surviving entity, the amount of consideration therefor will be deemed to be the fair value of such portion of the net assets and business of the non-surviving entity as is attributable to such shares of Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities, as the case may be. The fair value of any consideration other than cash or publicly traded securities will be determined jointly by the Company and the Required Holders. If such parties are unable to reach agreement within ten (10) days after the occurrence of an event requiring valuation (the “ Valuation Event ”), the fair value of such consideration will be determined within five (5) Business Days after the tenth (10 th ) day following the Valuation Event by an independent, reputable appraiser jointly selected by the Company and the Required Holders. The determination of such appraiser shall be final and binding upon all parties absent manifest error and the fees and expenses of such appraiser shall be borne by the Company. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if a calculation pursuant to this Section 2(a)(iv) would result in an Exercise Price that is lower than the par value of the Common Stock, then the Exercise Price shall be deemed to equal the par value of the Common Stock.

 

(v) Record Date . If the Company takes a record of the holders of shares of Common Stock for the purpose of entitling them (A) to receive a dividend or other distribution payable in shares of Common Stock, Options or in Convertible Securities or (B) to subscribe for or purchase shares of Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities, then such record date will be deemed to be the date of the issue or sale of the shares of Common Stock deemed to have been issued or sold upon the declaration of such dividend or the making of such other distribution or the date of the granting of such right of subscription or purchase, as the case may be.

 

(vi) No Readjustments . For the avoidance of doubt, in the event the Exercise Price has been adjusted pursuant to this Section 2(a) and the Dilutive Issuance that triggered such adjustment does not occur, is not consummated, is unwound or is cancelled after the facts for any reason whatsoever, in no event shall the Exercise Price be readjusted to the Exercise Price that would have been in effect if such Dilutive Issuance had not occurred or been consummated.

 

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(b) Adjustment Upon Subdivision or Combination of Shares of Common Stock . If the Company at any time on or after the Subscription Date subdivides (by any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares, the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such subdivision will be proportionately reduced and the number of Warrant Shares will be proportionately increased. If the Company at any time on or after the Subscription Date combines (by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such combination will be proportionately increased and the number of Warrant Shares will be proportionately decreased. Any adjustment under this Section 2(a) shall become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.

 

(c) Voluntary Adjustment By Company . The Company may at any time during the term of this Warrant, with the prior written consent of the Required Holders, reduce the then current Exercise Price to any amount and for any period of time deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

(d) Other Events . If any event occurs of the type contemplated by the provisions of this Section 2 but not expressly provided for by such provisions (including, without limitation, the granting of stock appreciation rights, phantom stock rights or other rights with equity features), then the Company’s Board of Directors will make an appropriate adjustment in the Exercise Price and the number of Warrant Shares, as mutually determined by the Company’s Board of Directors and the Required Holders, so as to protect the rights of the Holder; provided that no such adjustment pursuant to this Section 2(d) will increase the Exercise Price or decrease the number of Warrant Shares as otherwise determined pursuant to this Section 2.

 

3. RIGHTS UPON DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS . If the Company shall declare or make any dividend or other distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to any or all holders of shares of Common Stock, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including, without limitation, any distribution of cash, stock or other securities, property, options, evidence of indebtedness or any other assets by way of a dividend, spin off, reclassification, corporate rearrangement, scheme of arrangement or other similar transaction) (a “ Distribution ”), at any time after the issuance of this Warrant, then, in each such case, the Holder shall be entitled to participate in such Distribution to the same extent that the Holder would have participated therein if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations or restrictions on exercise of this Warrant, including without limitation, the Maximum Percentage) immediately before the date of which a record is taken for such Distribution, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the participation in such Distribution ( provided , however , that to the extent that the Holder’s right to participate in any such Distribution would result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Distribution to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such Distribution (and beneficial ownership) to such extent) and the portion of such Distribution shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of the Holder until such time or times as its right thereto would not result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, at which time or times the Holder shall be granted such Distribution (and any Distributions declared or made on such initial Distribution or on any subsequent Distribution held similarly in abeyance) to the same extent as if there had been no such limitation).

 

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4. PURCHASE RIGHTS; FUNDAMENTAL TRANSACTIONS .

 

(a) Purchase Rights . In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 2 above, if at any time on or after the Subscription Date and on or prior to the Expiration Date the Company grants, issues or sells any Options, Convertible Securities or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to the record holders of any class of Common Stock (the “ Purchase Rights ”), then the Holder will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which the Holder could have acquired if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations or restrictions on exercise of this Warrant, including without limitation, the Maximum Percentage) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights ( provided , however , that to the extent that the Holder’s right to participate in any such Purchase Right would result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Purchase Right to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such Common Stock as a result of such Purchase Right (and beneficial ownership) to such extent) and such Purchase Right to such extent shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of the Holder until such time or times as its right thereto would not result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, at which time or times the Holder shall be granted such right (and any Purchase Right granted, issued or sold on such initial Purchase Right or on any subsequent Purchase Right to be held similarly in abeyance) to the same extent as if there had been no such limitation).

 

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(b) Fundamental Transactions . The Company shall not enter into or be party to a Fundamental Transaction unless the Successor Entity assumes in writing all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant in accordance with the provisions of this Section 4(b), including agreements to deliver to the Holder in exchange for this Warrant a security of the Successor Entity evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to this Warrant, including, without limitation, which is exercisable for a corresponding number of shares of capital stock equivalent to the shares of Common Stock acquirable and receivable upon exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant) prior to such Fundamental Transaction, and with an exercise price which applies the exercise price hereunder to such shares of capital stock (but taking into account the relative value of the shares of Common Stock pursuant to such Fundamental Transaction and the value of such shares of capital stock, such adjustments to the number of shares of capital stock and such exercise price being for the purpose of protecting the economic value of this Warrant immediately prior to the occurrence or consummation of such Fundamental Transaction). Upon the occurrence or consummation of each Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall succeed to, and be substituted for the Company (so that from and after the date of the applicable Fundamental Transaction, the provisions of this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to the Successor Entity), and may exercise every right and power of the Company and shall assume all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as the Company herein. Upon the consummation of each Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall deliver to the Holder confirmation that there shall be issued upon exercise of this Warrant at any time after the occurrence or consummation of the applicable Fundamental Transaction, in lieu of the shares of Common Stock (or other securities, cash, assets or other property (except such items still issuable under Sections 3 and 4(a) above, which shall continue to be receivable thereafter)) issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant prior to the applicable Fundamental Transaction, such shares of common stock (or its equivalent) of the Successor Entity (including its Parent Entity) which the Holder would have been entitled to receive upon the happening of the applicable Fundamental Transaction had this Warrant been exercised immediately prior to the applicable Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant), as adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this Warrant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and without limiting Section 1(f) hereof, the Holder may elect, at its sole option, by delivery of written notice to the Company to waive this Section 4(b) to permit the Fundamental Transaction without the assumption of this Warrant. In addition to and not in substitution for any other rights hereunder, prior to the consummation of each Fundamental Transaction pursuant to which holders of shares of Common Stock are entitled to receive securities or other assets with respect to or in exchange for shares of Common Stock (a “ Corporate Event ”), the Company shall make appropriate provision to insure that the Holder will thereafter have the right to receive upon an exercise of this Warrant at any time after the consummation of the applicable Fundamental Transaction but prior to the Expiration Date, in lieu of the shares of the Common Stock (or other securities, cash, assets or other property (except such items still issuable under Sections 3 and 4(a) above, which shall continue to be receivable thereafter)) issuable upon the exercise of the Warrant prior to such Fundamental Transaction, such shares of stock, securities, cash, assets or any other property whatsoever (including warrants or other purchase or subscription rights) (collectively, the “ Corporate Event Consideration ”) which the Holder would have been entitled to receive upon the happening of the applicable Fundamental Transaction had this Warrant been exercised immediately prior to the applicable Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant). The provision made pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Holder. The provisions of this Section 4(b) shall apply similarly and equally to successive Fundamental Transactions and Corporate Events.

 

(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Fundamental Transaction, at the request of the Holder delivered before the ninetieth (90 th ) day after the occurrence or consummation of such Fundamental Transaction, the Company (or the Successor Entity) shall purchase this Warrant from the Holder by paying to the Holder, within five (5) Business Days after such request (or, if later, on the effective date of the Fundamental Transaction), cash in an amount equal to the Black Scholes Value of the remaining unexercised portion of this Warrant on the effective date of such Fundamental Transaction, payable in cash; provided , however , that, if such Fundamental Transaction is not within the Company’s control, including not approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, the Holder shall only be entitled to receive from the Company or any Successor Entity, as of the date of consummation of such Fundamental Transaction, the same type or form of consideration (and in the same proportion), at the Black Scholes Value of the unexercised portion of this Warrant, that is being offered and paid to the holders of Common Stock of the Company in connection with such Fundamental Transaction, whether that consideration be in the form of cash, stock or any combination thereof, or whether the holders of Common Stock are given the choice to receive from among alternative forms of consideration in connection with such Fundamental Transaction.

 

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5. NONCIRCUMVENTION . The Company hereby covenants and agrees that the Company will not, by amendment of its Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, scheme of arrangement, dissolution, issue or sale of securities, or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, and will at all times in good faith carry out all of the provisions of this Warrant and take all action as may be required to protect the rights of the Holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company (i) shall not increase the par value of any shares of Common Stock receivable upon the exercise of this Warrant above the Exercise Price then in effect, (ii) shall take all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Warrant, and (iii) shall, so long as any of the SPA Warrants are outstanding, take all action necessary to reserve and keep available out of its authorized and unissued shares of Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting the exercise of the SPA Warrants, the number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be necessary to effect the exercise of the SPA Warrants then outstanding (without regard to any limitations on exercise).

 

6. WARRANT HOLDER NOT DEEMED A STOCKHOLDER . Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the Holder, solely in such Person’s capacity as a holder of this Warrant, shall not be entitled to vote or receive dividends or be deemed the holder of capital stock of the Company for any purpose, nor shall anything contained in this Warrant be construed to confer upon the Holder, solely in such Person’s capacity as the Holder of this Warrant, any of the rights of a stockholder of the Company or any right to vote, give or withhold consent to any corporate action (whether any reorganization, issue of stock, reclassification of stock, consolidation, merger, conveyance or otherwise), receive notice of meetings, receive dividends or subscription rights, or otherwise, prior to the issuance to the Holder of the Warrant Shares which such Person is then entitled to receive upon the due exercise of this Warrant. In addition, nothing contained in this Warrant shall be construed as imposing any liabilities on the Holder to purchase any securities (upon exercise of this Warrant or otherwise) or as a stockholder of the Company, whether such liabilities are asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company. Notwithstanding this Section 6, the Company shall provide the Holder with copies of the same notices and other information given to the stockholders of the Company generally, contemporaneously with the giving thereof to the stockholders.

 

7. REISSUANCE OF WARRANTS .

 

(a) Transfer of Warrant . If this Warrant is to be transferred, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company, whereupon the Company will forthwith issue and deliver upon the order of the Holder a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)), registered as the Holder may request, representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares being transferred by the Holder and, if less than the total number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant is being transferred, a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)) to the Holder representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares not being transferred.

 

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(b) Lost, Stolen or Mutilated Warrant . Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant, and, in the case of loss, theft or destruction, of any indemnification undertaking by the Holder to the Company in customary form and, in the case of mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, the Company shall execute and deliver to the Holder a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)) representing the right to purchase the Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant.

 

(c) Exchangeable for Multiple Warrants . This Warrant is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by the Holder at the principal office of the Company, for a new Warrant or Warrants (in accordance with Section 7(d)) representing in the aggregate the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant, and each such new Warrant will represent the right to purchase such portion of such Warrant Shares as is designated by the Holder at the time of such surrender; provided , however , that no SPA Warrants for fractional Warrant Shares shall be given.

 

(d) Issuance of New Warrants . Whenever the Company is required to issue a new Warrant pursuant to the terms of this Warrant, such new Warrant (i) shall be of like tenor with this Warrant, (ii) shall represent, as indicated on the face of such new Warrant, the right to purchase the Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant (or in the case of a new Warrant being issued pursuant to Section 7(a) or Section 7(c), the Warrant Shares designated by the Holder which, when added to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying the other new Warrants issued in connection with such issuance, does not exceed the number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant), (iii) shall have an issuance date, as indicated on the face of such new Warrant which is the same as the Issuance Date, and (iv) shall have the same rights and conditions as this Warrant.

 

8. NOTICES . Whenever notice is required to be given under this Warrant, unless otherwise provided herein, such notice shall be given in accordance with Section 9(f) of the Securities Purchase Agreement. The Company shall provide the Holder with prompt written notice of all actions taken pursuant to this Warrant, including in reasonable detail a description of such action and the reason therefor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will give written notice to the Holder (i) immediately upon any adjustment of the Exercise Price, setting forth in reasonable detail, and certifying, the calculation of such adjustment and (ii) at least ten (10) days prior to the date on which the Company closes its books or takes a record (A) with respect to any dividend or distribution upon the shares of Common Stock, (B) with respect to any grants, issuances or sales of any Options, Convertible Securities or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property to holders of shares of Common Stock as a class or (C) for determining rights to vote with respect to any Fundamental Transaction, dissolution or liquidation; provided in each case that such information shall be made known to the public prior to or in conjunction with such notice being provided to the Holder. It is expressly understood and agreed that the time of exercise specified by the Holder in each Exercise Notice shall be definitive and may not be disputed or challenged by the Company.

 

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9. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER . Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of this Warrant may be amended or waived and the Company may take any action herein prohibited, or omit to perform any act herein required to be performed by it, only if the Company has obtained the written consent of the Holder.

 

10. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION; JURY TRIAL . This Warrant shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Warrant shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of New York. The Company hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in The City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper. The Company hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof to such party at the address set forth in Section 9(f) of the Securities Purchase 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 manner permitted by law. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or operate to preclude the Holder from bringing suit or taking other legal action against the Company in any other jurisdiction to collect on the Company’s obligations to the Holder, to realize on any collateral or any other security for such obligations, or to enforce a judgment or other court ruling in favor of the Holder. THE COMPANY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS WARRANT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

11. CONSTRUCTION; HEADINGS . This Warrant shall be deemed to be jointly drafted by the Company and all of the Buyers and shall not be construed against any Person as the drafter hereof. The headings of this Warrant are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Warrant.

 

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION . In the case of a dispute as to the determination of the Exercise Price or the arithmetic calculation of the Warrant Shares, the Company shall submit the disputed determinations or arithmetic calculations via facsimile or electronic mail within one (1) Business Day of receipt of the Exercise Notice giving rise to such dispute, as the case may be, to the Holder. If the Holder and the Company are unable to agree upon such determination or calculation of the Exercise Price or the Warrant Shares within one (1) Business Day of such disputed determination or arithmetic calculation being submitted to the Holder, then the Company shall, within one (1) Business Day submit via facsimile or electronic mail (a) the disputed determination of the Exercise Price to an independent, reputable investment bank selected by the Holder and approved by the Company, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed or (b) the disputed arithmetic calculation of the Warrant Shares to an independent, outside accountant, selected by the Holder and approved by the Company, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. The Company shall cause at its expense the investment bank or the accountant, as the case may be, to perform the determinations or calculations and notify the Company and the Holder of the results no later than five (5) Business Days from the time it receives the disputed determinations or calculations. Such investment bank’s or accountant’s determination or calculation, as the case may be, shall be binding upon all parties absent demonstrable error.

 

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13. REMEDIES, OTHER OBLIGATIONS, BREACHES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF . The remedies provided in this Warrant shall be cumulative and in addition to all other remedies available under this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents, at law or in equity (including a decree of specific performance and/or other injunctive relief), and nothing herein shall limit the right of the Holder to pursue actual damages for any failure by the Company to comply with the terms of this Warrant. The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Holder and that the remedy at law for any such breach may be inadequate. The Company therefore agrees that, in the event of any such breach or threatened breach, the holder of this Warrant shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

 

14. TRANSFER . This Warrant and the Warrant Shares may be offered for sale, sold, transferred, pledged or assigned without the consent of the Company, except as may otherwise be required by Section 2(f) of the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

15. SEVERABILITY . If any provision of this Warrant is prohibited by law or otherwise determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the provision that would otherwise be prohibited, invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed amended to apply to the broadest extent that it would be valid and enforceable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Warrant so long as this Warrant as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter hereof and the prohibited nature, invalidity or unenforceability of the provision(s) in question does not substantially impair the respective expectations or reciprocal obligations of the parties or the practical realization of the benefits that would otherwise be conferred upon the parties. The parties will endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s) with a valid provision(s), the effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s).

 

16. DISCLOSURE . Upon receipt or delivery by the Company of any notice in accordance with the terms of this Warrant, unless the Company has in good faith determined that the matters relating to such notice do not constitute material, nonpublic information relating to the Company or its Subsidiaries, the Company shall contemporaneously with any such receipt or delivery publicly disclose such material, nonpublic information on a Current Report on Form 8-K or otherwise. In the event that the Company believes that a notice contains material, nonpublic information relating to the Company or its Subsidiaries, the Company so shall indicate to the Holder contemporaneously with delivery of such notice, and in the absence of any such indication, the Holder shall be allowed to presume that all matters relating to such notice do not constitute material, nonpublic information relating to the Company or its Subsidiaries.

 

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17. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS . For purposes of this Warrant, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

(a) “ 1933 Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

(b) “ Affiliate ” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Rule 405 of the 1933 Act.

 

(c) “ Attribution Parties ” means, collectively, the following Persons and entities: (i) any investment vehicle, including, any funds, feeder funds or managed accounts, currently, or from time to time after the Issuance Date, directly or indirectly managed or advised by the Holder’s investment manager or any of its Affiliates or principals, (ii) any direct or indirect Affiliates of the Holder or any of the foregoing, (iii) any Person acting or who could be deemed to be acting as a Group together with the Holder or any of the foregoing and (iv) any other Persons whose beneficial ownership of the Common Stock would or could be aggregated with the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties for purposes of Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act. For clarity, the purpose of the foregoing is to subject collectively the Holder and all other Attribution Parties to the Maximum Percentage.

 

(d) “ Bid Price ” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on an Eligible Market, the bid price of the Common Stock for the time in question (or the nearest preceding date) on the Eligible Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)), (b) if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported on the OTC Pink Market published by OTC Markets Group, Inc. (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per share of the Common Stock so reported, or (c) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Purchasers of a majority in interest of the Securities then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.

 

(e) Black Scholes Value ” means the value of this Warrant calculated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model obtained from the “OV” function on Bloomberg determined as of the day immediately following the public announcement of the applicable Fundamental Transaction, or, if the Fundamental Transaction is not publicly announced, the date the Fundamental Transaction is consummated, for pricing purposes and reflecting (i) a risk-free interest rate corresponding to the U.S. Treasury rate for a period equal to the remaining term of this Warrant as of such date of request, (ii) an expected volatility equal to the greater of 100% and the 100 day volatility obtained from the HVT function on Bloomberg as of the day immediately following the public announcement of the applicable Fundamental Transaction, or, if the Fundamental Transaction is not publicly announced, the date the Fundamental Transaction is consummated, (iii) the underlying price per share used in such calculation shall be the greater of (x) the highest Weighted Average Price of the Common Stock during the period beginning on the Trading Day prior to the execution of definitive documentation relating to the applicable Fundamental Transaction and ending on (A) the Trading Day immediately following the public announcement of such Fundamental Transaction, if the applicable Fundamental Transaction is publicly announced or (B) the Trading Day immediately following the consummation of the applicable Fundamental Transaction if the applicable Fundamental Transaction is not publicly announced and (y) the sum of the price per share being offered in cash, if any, plus the value of any non-cash consideration, if any, being offered in the Fundamental Transaction, (iv) a zero cost of borrow and (v) a 360 day annualization factor.

 

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(f) “ Bloomberg ” means Bloomberg Financial Markets.

 

(g) “ Business Day ” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in The City of New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed.

 

(h) “ Closing Bid Price ” and “ Closing Sale Price ” means, for any security as of any date, the last closing bid price and last closing trade price, respectively, for such security on the Principal Market, as reported by Bloomberg, or, if the Principal Market begins to operate on an extended hours basis and does not designate the closing bid price or the closing trade price, as the case may be, then the last bid price or the last trade price, respectively, of such security prior to 4:00:00 p.m., New York time, as reported by Bloomberg, or, if the Principal Market is not the principal securities exchange or trading market for such security, the last closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, of such security on the principal securities exchange or trading market where such security is listed or traded as reported by Bloomberg, or if the foregoing do not apply, the last closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, of such security in the over-the-counter market on the electronic bulletin board for such security as reported by Bloomberg, or, if no closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, is reported for such security by Bloomberg, the average of the bid prices, or the ask prices, respectively, of any market makers for such security as reported in the OTC Pink Market by OTC Markets Group Inc.. If the Closing Bid Price or the Closing Sale Price cannot be calculated for a security on a particular date on any of the foregoing bases, the Closing Bid Price or the Closing Sale Price, as the case may be, of such security on such date shall be the fair market value as mutually determined by the Company and the Holder. If the Company and the Holder are unable to agree upon the fair market value of such security, then such dispute shall be resolved pursuant to Section 12. All such determinations to be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or other similar transaction during the applicable calculation period.

 

(i) “ Common Stock ” means (i) the Company’s shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, and (ii) any capital stock into which such Common Stock shall have been changed or any capital stock resulting from a reclassification, reorganization or reclassification of such Common Stock.

 

(j) “ Convertible Securities ” means any stock or securities (other than Options) directly or indirectly convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock.

 

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(k) “ Eligible Market ” means the Principal Market, the OTC QX, the NYSE American, The Nasdaq Global Select Market, The Nasdaq Global Market, The Nasdaq Capital Market or The New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

 

(l) [ INSERT IN SERIES A WARRANT : Intentionally Omitted]][ INSERT IN SERIES B WARRANT : “ Equity Conditions Failure ” means each day from and after the Issuance Date that (i) the Company has (a) failed for any reason to satisfy the current public information requirement under Rule 144(c) or (b) failed to satisfy any condition set forth in Rule 144(i)(2), (ii) the Holder shall be in possession of any material non-public information regarding the Company or any of its Subsidiaries provided by the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of its or any of their respective officers, directors, affiliates, employees and agents without the express prior written consent of the Holder, (iii) the Common Stock (including all of the Warrant Shares) are not listed or designated for quotation (as applicable) on an Eligible Market or shall have been suspended from trading on an Eligible Market; or (iv) the Company shall have failed to deliver all shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant on a timely basis as set forth in Section 1 hereof.]

 

(m) “ Expiration Date ” means [ INSERT IN SERIES A WARRANT : the date sixty (60) months after the Issuance Date][ INSERT IN SERIES B WARRANT : 20 days following the later of (i) the public announcement of Phase II clinical data for LO2A and (ii) six (6) months following the Issuance Date; provided for each day after the Issuance Date that an Equity Conditions Failure has occurred, the Expiration Date shall be extended by one day] or, if such date falls on a day other than a Business Day or on which trading does not take place on the Principal Market (a “ Holiday ”), the next day that is not a Holiday.

 

(n) “ Fundamental Transaction ” means (A) that the Company shall, directly or indirectly, including through Subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, (i) consolidate or merge with or into (whether or not the Company is the surviving corporation) another Subject Entity, or (ii) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Company or any of its “significant subsidiaries” (as defined in Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X) to one or more Subject Entities, or (iii) make, or allow one or more Subject Entities to make, or allow the Company to be subject to or have its Common Stock be subject to or party to one or more Subject Entities making, a purchase, tender or exchange offer that is accepted by the holders of at least either (x) 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (y) 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entities making or party to, such purchase, tender or exchange offer were not outstanding; or (z) such number of shares of Common Stock such that all Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entity making or party to, such purchase, tender or exchange offer, become collectively the beneficial owners (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act) of at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, or (iv) consummate a stock purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off or scheme of arrangement) with one or more Subject Entities whereby such Subject Entities, individually or in the aggregate, acquire, either (x) at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (y) at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all the Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entity making or party to, such stock purchase agreement or other business combination were not outstanding; or (z) such number of shares of Common Stock such that the Subject Entities become collectively the beneficial owners (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act) of at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, or (v) reorganize, recapitalize or reclassify its Common Stock, (B) that the Company shall, directly or indirectly, including through Subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, allow any Subject Entity individually or the Subject Entities in the aggregate to be or become the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act), directly or indirectly, whether through acquisition, purchase, assignment, conveyance, tender, tender offer, exchange, reduction in outstanding shares of Common Stock, merger, consolidation, business combination, reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off, scheme of arrangement, reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification or otherwise in any manner whatsoever, of either (x) at least 50% of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding Common Stock, (y) at least 50% of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding Common Stock not held by all such Subject Entities as of the Subscription Date calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all such Subject Entities were not outstanding, or (z) a percentage of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock or other equity securities of the Company sufficient to allow such Subject Entities to effect a statutory short form merger or other transaction requiring other stockholders of the Company to surrender their shares of Common Stock without approval of the stockholders of the Company or (C) directly or indirectly, including through Subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, the issuance of or the entering into any other instrument or transaction structured in a manner to circumvent, or that circumvents, the intent of this definition in which case this definition shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this definition to the extent necessary to correct this definition or any portion of this definition which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended treatment of such instrument or transaction.

 

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(o) “ Group ” means a “group” as that term is used in Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act and as defined in Rule 13d-5 thereunder.

 

(p) “ Options ” means any rights, warrants or options to subscribe for or purchase (i) shares of Common Stock or (ii) Convertible Securities.

 

(q) “ Option Value ” means the value of an Option calculated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model obtained from the “OV” function on Bloomberg determined as of (A) the Trading Day prior to the public announcement of the issuance of the applicable Option, if the issuance of such Option is publicly announced or (B) the Trading Day immediately following the issuance of the applicable Option if the issuance of such Option is not publicly announced, for pricing purposes and reflecting (i) a risk-free interest rate corresponding to the U.S. Treasury rate for a period equal to the remaining term of the applicable Option as of the applicable date of determination, (ii) an expected volatility equal to the greater of 100% and the 100 day volatility obtained from the HVT function on Bloomberg as of (A) the Trading Day immediately following the public announcement of the applicable Option if the issuance of such Option is publicly announced or (B) the Trading Day immediately following the issuance of the applicable Option if the issuance of such Option is not publicly announced, (iii) the underlying price per share used in such calculation shall be the highest Weighted Average Price of the Common Stock during the period beginning on the Trading Day prior to the execution of definitive documentation relating to the issuance of the applicable Option and ending on (A) the Trading Day immediately following the public announcement of such issuance, if the issuance of such Option is publicly announced or (B) the Trading Day immediately following the issuance of the applicable Option if the issuance of such Option is not publicly announced, (iv) a zero cost of borrow and (v) a 360 day annualization factor.

 

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(r) “ Parent Entity ” of a Person means an entity that, directly or indirectly, controls the applicable Person, including such entity whose common capital or equivalent equity security is quoted or listed on an Eligible Market (or, if so elected by the Required Holders, any other market, exchange or quotation system), or, if there is more than one such Person or such entity, the Person or such entity designated by the Required Holders or in the absence of such designation, such Person or entity with the largest public market capitalization as of the date of consummation of the Fundamental Transaction.

 

(s) “ Person ” means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization, any other entity and a government or any department or agency thereof.

 

(t) “ Principal Market ” means the OTC QB.

 

(u) “ Registration Rights Agreement ” means that certain Registration Rights Agreement dated as of the Subscription Date by and among the Company and the Buyers.

 

(v) “ Required Holders ” means the holders of the SPA Warrants representing at least a majority of the shares of Common Stock underlying the SPA Warrants then outstanding.

 

(w) “ Standard Settlement Period ” means the standard settlement period, expressed in a number of Trading Days, on the principal securities exchange or securities market on which the Common Stock is then traded as in effect on the date of delivery of the applicable Exercise Notice.

 

(x) “ Subject Entity ” means any Person, Persons or Group or any Affiliate or associate of any such Person, Persons or Group.

 

(y) “ Subsidiary ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

(z) “ Successor Entity ” means one or more Person or Persons (or, if so elected by the Required Holders, the Company or Parent Entity) formed by, resulting from or surviving any Fundamental Transaction, or one or more Person or Persons (or, if so elected by the Required Holders, the Company or the Parent Entity) with which such Fundamental Transaction shall have been entered into.

 

(aa) “ Trading Day ” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Principal Market, or, if the Principal Market is not the principal trading market for the Common Stock on such day, then on the principal securities exchange or securities market on which the Common Stock is then traded.

 

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(bb) “ Weighted Average Price ” means, for any security as of any date, the dollar volume-weighted average price for such security on the Principal Market during the period beginning at 9:30:01 a.m., New York time (or such other time as the Principal Market publicly announces is the official open of trading), and ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York time (or such other time as the Principal Market publicly announces is the official close of trading), as reported by Bloomberg through its “Volume at Price” function or, if the foregoing does not apply, the dollar volume-weighted average price of such security in the over-the-counter market on the electronic bulletin board for such security during the period beginning at 9:30:01 a.m., New York time (or such other time as such market publicly announces is the official open of trading), and ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York time (or such other time as such market publicly announces is the official close of trading), as reported by Bloomberg, or, if no dollar volume-weighted average price is reported for such security by Bloomberg for such hours, the average of the highest Closing Bid Price and the lowest closing ask price of any of the market makers for such security as reported in the OTC Link or “pink sheets” by OTC Markets Group Inc. (formerly Pink OTC Markets Inc.). If the Weighted Average Price cannot be calculated for a security on a particular date on any of the foregoing bases, the Weighted Average Price of such security on such date shall be the fair market value as mutually determined by the Company and the Holder. If the Company and the Holder are unable to agree upon the fair market value of such security, then such dispute shall be resolved pursuant to Section 12 with the term “Weighted Average Price” being substituted for the term “Exercise Price.” All such determinations shall be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or other similar transaction during the applicable calculation period.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to Purchase Common Stock to be duly executed as of the Issuance Date set out above.

 

  WIZE PHARMA, INC.
     
  By:                                                
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

EXERCISE NOTICE

 

TO BE EXECUTED BY THE REGISTERED HOLDER TO EXERCISE THIS

WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

 

WIZE PHARMA, INC.

 

The undersigned holder hereby exercises the right to purchase _________________ of the shares of Common Stock (“ Warrant Shares ”) of Wize Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), evidenced by the attached Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (the “ Warrant ”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Warrant.

 

1. Form of Exercise Price. The Holder intends that payment of the Exercise Price shall be made as:

 

____________ a “ Cash Exercise” with respect to _________________ Warrant Shares; and/or

 

____________ a “Cashless Exercise” with respect to _______________ Warrant Shares , resulting in a delivery obligation of the Company to the Holder of __________ shares of Common Stock representing the applicable Net Number .

 

2. Payment of Exercise Price. In the event that the holder has elected a Cash Exercise with respect to some or all of the Warrant Shares to be issued pursuant hereto, the holder shall pay the Aggregate Exercise Price in the sum of $___________________ to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

3. Delivery of Warrant Shares. The Company shall deliver to the holder __________ Warrant Shares in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

Date: _______________ __, ______

 

 

Name of Registered Holder

 

By:    
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

A- 1

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

The Company hereby acknowledges this Exercise Notice and hereby directs VStock Transfer LLC to issue the above indicated number of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the Transfer Agent Instructions dated October 22, 2018 from the Company and acknowledged and agreed to by VStock Transfer LLC.

 

  WIZE PHARMA, INC.
     
  By:                                               
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

A- 2

Exhibit 10.3

 

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), dated as of October 22, 2018, by and among Wize Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation, with headquarters located at 24 Hanagar Street, Hod Hasharon 4527708, Israel (the “ Company ”), and the investors listed on the Schedule of Buyers attached hereto (each, a “ Buyer ” and collectively, the “ Buyers ”).

 

WHEREAS :

 

A. In connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement by and among the parties hereto of even date herewith (the “ Securities Purchase Agreement ”), the Company has agreed, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Securities Purchase Agreement, to issue and sell to each Buyer (i) shares (the “ Common Shares ”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”), (ii) shares of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Preferred Shares ”), which will, among other things, be convertible into a certain number of shares of Common Stock (as converted, the “ Conversion Shares ”) in accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “ Certificate of Designations ”) and (iii) Series A and Series B warrants (the “ Warrants ”) which will be exercisable to purchase shares of Common Stock (as exercised, the “ Warrant Shares ”) in accordance with the terms of the Warrants.

 

B. In accordance with the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to provide certain registration rights under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, or any similar successor statute (collectively, the “ 1933 Act ”), and applicable state securities laws.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company and each of the Buyers hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Definitions .

 

Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

(a) “ Additional Effective Date ” means the date the Additional Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC.

 

(b) “ Additional Effectiveness Deadline ” means the date which is the earlier of (i) in the event that the Additional Registration Statement (x) is not subject to a full review by the SEC, the date which is sixty (60) calendar days after the earlier of the Additional Filing Date and the Additional Filing Deadline or (y) is subject to a full review by the SEC, the date which is ninety (90) calendar days after the earlier of the Additional Filing Date and the Additional Filing Deadline and (ii) the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date the Company is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the SEC that such Additional Registration Statement will not be reviewed or will not be subject to further review; provided , however , that if the Additional Effectiveness Deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or other day that the SEC is closed for business, the Additional Effectiveness Deadline shall be extended to the next Business Day on which the SEC is open for business.

 

 

 

 

(c) “ Additional Filing Date ” means the date on which the Additional Registration Statement is filed with the SEC.

 

(d) “ Additional Filing Deadline ” means if Cutback Shares are required to be included in any Additional Registration Statement, the later of (i) the date sixty (60) days after the date substantially all of the Registrable Securities registered under the immediately preceding Registration Statement are sold and (ii) the date six (6) months from the Initial Effective Date or the most recent Additional Effective Date, as applicable.

 

(e) “ Additional Registrable Securities ” means, (i) any Cutback Shares not previously included on a Registration Statement and (ii) any capital stock of the Company issued or issuable with respect to the Common Shares, Preferred Shares, the Conversion Shares, the Warrants, the Warrant Shares, or the Cutback Shares, as applicable, as a result of any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, exchange or similar event or otherwise, without regard to any limitations on conversion of the Preferred Shares or exercise of the Warrants.

 

(f)   “ Additional Registration Statement ” means a registration statement or registration statements of the Company filed under the 1933 Act covering the resale any Additional Registrable Securities.

 

(g) “ Additional Required Registration Amount ” means any Cutback Shares not previously included on a Registration Statement, all subject to adjustment as provided in Section 2(f), without regard to any limitations on conversion of the Preferred Shares or exercise of the Warrants.

 

(h) “ Business Day ” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks in the City of New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed.

 

(i) “ Closing Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

(j) “ Cutback Shares ” means any of the Initial Required Registration Amount or the Additional Required Registration Amount of Registrable Securities not included in all Registration Statements previously declared effective hereunder as a result of a limitation on the maximum number of shares of Common Stock of the Company permitted to be registered by the staff of the SEC pursuant to Rule 415. The number of Cutback Shares shall be allocated pro rata among the Investors with each Investor entitled to elect the portion of its Conversion Shares and/or Warrant Shares that are to be considered Cutback Shares. For the purpose of determining the Cutback Shares, in order to determine any applicable Required Registration Amount, unless an Investor gives written notice to the Company to the contrary with respect to the allocation of its Cutback Shares, first the Warrant Shares shall be excluded on a pro rata basis among the Investors until all of the Warrant Shares have been excluded, second the Conversion Shares shall be excluded on a pro rata basis among the Investors until all of the Conversion Shares have been excluded and third the Common Shares shall be excluded on a pro rata basis among the Investors until all of the Common Shares have been excluded

 

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(k) “ Designee ” means Empery Asset Management LP.

 

(l) “ effective ” and “ effectiveness ” refer to a Registration Statement that has been declared effective by the SEC and is available for the resale of the Registrable Securities required to be covered thereby.

 

(m) “ Effective Date ” means the Initial Effective Date and the Additional Effective Date, as applicable.

 

(n) “ Effectiveness Deadline ” means the Initial Effectiveness Deadline and the Additional Effectiveness Deadline, as applicable.

 

(o) “ Eligible Market ” means the Principal Market, The New York Stock Exchange, Inc., the NYSE American, the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Capital Market or the OTC QX.

 

(p) “ Filing Deadline ” means the Initial Filing Deadline and the Additional Filing Deadline, as applicable.

 

(q) “ Initial Effective Date ” means the date that the Initial Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC.

 

(r) “ Initial Effectiveness Deadline ” means the date which is the earlier of (i) in the event that the Initial Registration Statement (x) is not subject to a full review by the SEC, ninety (90) calendar days after the Closing Date or (y) is subject to a full review by the SEC, one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the Closing Date and (ii) the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date the Company is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the SEC that such Initial Registration Statement will not be reviewed or will not be subject to further review; provided , however , that if the Initial Effectiveness Deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or other day that the SEC is closed for business, the Initial Effectiveness Deadline shall be extended to the next Business Day on which the SEC is open for business.

 

(s) “ Initial Filing Date ” means the date on which the Initial Registration Statement is filed with the SEC.

 

(t) “ Initial Filing Deadline ” means the date which is thirty (30) calendar days after the Closing Date.

 

(u) “ Initial Registrable Securities ” means (i) the Common Shares (ii) the Conversion Shares issued or issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares, (iii) the Warrant Shares issued or issuable upon exercise of the Warrants and (iv) any capital stock of the Company issued or issuable, with respect to the Common Shares, the Conversion Shares, the Preferred Shares, the Warrant Shares or the Warrants as a result of any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, exchange or similar event or otherwise, without regard to any limitations on conversion of the Preferred Shares or exercise of the Warrants.

 

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(v) “ Initial Registration Statement ” means a registration statement or registration statements of the Company filed under the 1933 Act covering the resale of Initial Registrable Securities.

 

(w) “ Initial Required Registration Amount ” means the sum of (i) the number of Common Shares issued, (ii) the maximum number of Conversion Shares issued and issuable pursuant to the Preferred Shares and (iii) the maximum number of Warrant Shares issued and issuable pursuant to the Warrants, in each case as of the Trading Day immediately preceding the applicable date of determination, subject to adjustment as provided in Section 2(f), without regard to any limitations on the issuance of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of the Preferred Shares or exercise of the Warrants.

 

(x) “ Investor ” means a Buyer or any transferee or assignee thereof to whom a Buyer assigns its rights under this Agreement and who agrees to become bound by the provisions of this Agreement in accordance with Section 9 and any transferee or assignee thereof to whom a transferee or assignee assigns its rights under this Agreement and who agrees to become bound by the provisions of this Agreement in accordance with Section 9.

 

(y) “ Person ” means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization and a government or any department or agency thereof.

 

(z) “ Principal Market ” means the OTC QB.

 

(aa)   “ register ,” “ registered ,” and “ registration ” refer to a registration effected by preparing and filing one or more Registration Statements (as defined below) in compliance with the 1933 Act and pursuant to Rule 415, and the declaration or ordering of effectiveness of such Registration Statement(s) by the SEC.

 

(bb) “ Registrable Securities ” means the Initial Registrable Securities and the Additional Registrable Securities, provided that, securities will not be deemed to be Registrable Securities at any time during which they may be sold pursuant to Rule 144(c)(1) and without any volume limitations under Rule 144.

 

(cc)   “ Registration Statement ” means the Initial Registration Statement and the Additional Registration Statement, as applicable.

 

(dd) “ Required Holders ” means the holders of at least a majority of the Registrable Securities.

 

(ee)   “ Required Registration Amount ” means either the Initial Required Registration Amount or the Additional Required Registration Amount, as applicable.

 

(ff) “ Rule 415 ” means Rule 415 promulgated under the 1933 Act or any successor rule providing for offering securities on a continuous or delayed basis.

 

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(gg) “ SEC ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

(hh) “ Trading Day ” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Principal Market, or, if the Principal Market is not the principal trading market for the Common Stock on such day, then on the principal securities exchange or securities market on which the Common Stock is then traded.

 

2. Registration .

 

(a) Initial Mandatory Registration . The Company shall prepare, and, as soon as practicable but in no event later than the Initial Filing Deadline, file with the SEC the Initial Registration Statement on Form S-3 or if Form S-3 is unavailable, Form S-1, covering the resale of all of the Initial Registrable Securities. The Initial Registration Statement prepared pursuant hereto shall register for resale at least the number of shares of Common Stock equal to the Initial Required Registration Amount determined as of the date the Initial Registration Statement is initially filed with the SEC, subject to adjustment as provided in Section 2(f). The Initial Registration Statement shall contain (except if otherwise directed by the Required Holders) the “ Plan of Distribution ” and “ Selling Stockholders ” sections in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B . The Company shall use its best efforts to have the Initial Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC as soon as practicable, but in no event later than the Initial Effectiveness Deadline. By 9:30 a.m. New York time on the Business Day following the Initial Effective Date, the Company shall file with the SEC in accordance with Rule 424 under the 1933 Act the final prospectus to be used in connection with sales pursuant to such Initial Registration Statement.

 

(b) Additional Mandatory Registrations . The Company shall prepare, and, as soon as practicable but in no event later than the Additional Filing Deadline, file with the SEC an Additional Registration Statement on Form S-3, or if Form S-3 is unavailable, Form S-1, covering the resale of all of the Additional Registrable Securities not previously registered on an Additional Registration Statement hereunder. To the extent the staff of the SEC does not permit the Additional Required Registration Amount to be registered on an Additional Registration Statement, the Company shall file Additional Registration Statements successively trying to register on each such Additional Registration Statement the maximum number of remaining Additional Registrable Securities until the Additional Required Registration Amount has been registered with the SEC. Each Additional Registration Statement prepared pursuant hereto shall register for resale at least that number of shares of Common Stock equal to the Additional Required Registration Amount determined as of the date such Additional Registration Statement is initially filed with the SEC, subject to adjustment as provided in Section 2(f). Each Additional Registration Statement shall contain (except if otherwise directed by the Required Holders) the “ Plan of Distribution ” and “ Selling Stockholders ” sections in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B . The Company shall use its best efforts to have each Additional Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC as soon as practicable, but in no event later than the Additional Effectiveness Deadline. By 9:30 a.m. New York time on the Business Day following the Additional Effective Date, the Company shall file with the SEC in accordance with Rule 424 under the 1933 Act the final prospectus to be used in connection with sales pursuant to such Additional Registration Statement.

 

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(c) Allocation of Registrable Securities . The initial number of Registrable Securities included in any Registration Statement and any increase or decrease in the number of Registrable Securities included therein shall be allocated pro rata among the Investors based on the number of Registrable Securities held by each Investor at the time the Registration Statement covering such initial number of Registrable Securities or increase or decrease thereof is declared effective by the SEC. In the event that an Investor sells or otherwise transfers any of such Investor’s Registrable Securities, each transferee shall be allocated a pro rata portion of the then remaining number of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement for such transferor. Any shares of Common Stock included in a Registration Statement and which remain allocated to any Person which ceases to hold any Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement shall be allocated to the remaining Investors, pro rata based on the number of Registrable Securities then held by such Investors which are covered by such Registration Statement. In no event shall the Company include any securities other than Registrable Securities on any Registration Statement without the prior written consent of the Required Holders.

 

(d) Legal Counsel . Subject to Section 5 hereof, the Lead Investor shall have the right to select one legal counsel to review and oversee any registration pursuant to this Section 2 (“ Legal Counsel ”), which shall be Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP or such other counsel as thereafter designated by the Lead Investor. The Company shall be responsible for the fees and expenses of Legal Counsel, which amount shall be limited to $10,000 without the prior written consent of the Company. The Company and Legal Counsel shall reasonably cooperate with each other in performing the Company’s obligations under this Agreement.

 

(e) Ineligibility for Form S-3 . In the event that Form S-3 is not available for the registration of the resale of Registrable Securities hereunder, the Company shall (i) register the resale of the Registrable Securities on Form S-1 or another appropriate form reasonably acceptable to the Required Holders and (ii) undertake to register the Registrable Securities on Form S-3 as soon as such form is available, provided that the Company shall maintain the effectiveness of the Registration Statement then in effect until such time as a Registration Statement on Form S-3 covering the Registrable Securities has been declared effective by the SEC.

 

(f) Sufficient Number of Shares Registered . In the event the number of shares available under a Registration Statement filed pursuant to Section 2(a) or Section 2(b) is insufficient to cover the Required Registration Amount of Registrable Securities required to be covered by such Registration Statement or an Investor’s allocated portion of the Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2(c), the Company shall amend the applicable Registration Statement, or file a new Registration Statement (on the short form available therefor, if applicable), or both, so as to cover at least the Required Registration Amount as of the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the filing of such amendment or new Registration Statement, in each case, as soon as practicable, but in any event not later than fifteen (15) days after the necessity therefor arises. The Company shall use its best efforts to cause such amendment and/or new Registration Statement to become effective as soon as practicable following the filing thereof. For purposes of the foregoing provision, the number of shares available under a Registration Statement shall be deemed “insufficient to cover all of the Registrable Securities” if at any time the number of shares of Common Stock available for resale under the Registration Statement is less than the product determined by multiplying (i) the Required Registration Amount as of such time by (ii) 0.90. The calculation set forth in the foregoing sentence shall be made without regard to any limitations on conversion of the Preferred Shares or exercise of the Warrants and such calculation shall assume that the Preferred Shares are then convertible into shares of Common Stock at the then prevailing Conversion Rate (as defined in the Certificate of Designations) and the Warrants are then exercisable for shares of Common Stock at the then prevailing Exercise Price (as defined in the Warrants).

 

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(g) Effect of Failure to File and Obtain and Maintain Effectiveness of Registration Statement . If (i) the Initial Registration Statement when declared effective fails to register the Initial Required Registration Amount of Initial Registrable Securities (a “ Registration Failure ”), (ii) a Registration Statement covering all of the Registrable Securities required to be covered thereby and required to be filed by the Company pursuant to this Agreement is (A) not filed with the SEC on or before the applicable Filing Deadline (a “ Filing Failure ”) or (B) not declared effective by the SEC on or before the applicable Effectiveness Deadline, (an “ Effectiveness Failure ”) or (iii) on any day after the applicable Effective Date sales of all of the Registrable Securities required to be included on such Registration Statement cannot be made (other than during an Allowable Grace Period (as defined in Section 3(r)) pursuant to such Registration Statement or otherwise (including, without limitation, because of the suspension of trading or any other limitation imposed by an Eligible Market, a failure to keep such Registration Statement effective, a failure to disclose such information as is necessary for sales to be made pursuant to such Registration Statement, a failure to register a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock or a failure to maintain the listing of the Common Stock) (a “ Maintenance Failure ”) then, as partial relief for the damages to any holder by reason of any such delay in or reduction of its ability to sell the underlying shares of Common Stock (which remedy shall not be exclusive of any other remedies available at law or in equity, including, without limitation, specific performance or the additional obligation of the Company to register any Cutback Shares), the Company shall pay to each holder of Registrable Securities relating to such Registration Statement an amount in cash equal to two percent (2.0%) of the aggregate Purchase Price (as such term is defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement), up to a maximum of 10% of the Purchase Price, of such Investor’s Registrable Securities (solely with respect to such Registrable Securities that are not included in an effective Registration Statement on each of the following dates: (i) the day of a Registration Failure, (ii) the day of a Filing Failure; (iii) the day of an Effectiveness Failure; (iv) the initial day of a Maintenance Failure; (v) on the thirtieth day after the date of a Registration Failure and every thirtieth day thereafter (pro rated for periods totaling less than thirty days) until such Registration Failure is cured, (vi) on the thirtieth day after the date of a Filing Failure and every thirtieth day thereafter (pro rated for periods totaling less than thirty days) until such Filing Failure is cured; (vii) on the thirtieth day after the date of an Effectiveness Failure and every thirtieth day thereafter (pro rated for periods totaling less than thirty days) until such Effectiveness Failure is cured; and (viii) on the thirtieth day after the initial date of a Maintenance Failure and every thirtieth day thereafter (pro rated for periods totaling less than thirty days) until such Maintenance Failure is cured. The payments to which a holder shall be entitled pursuant to this Section 2(g) are referred to herein as “ Registration Delay Payments .” Registration Delay Payments shall be paid on the earlier of (I) the dates set forth above and (II) the third Business Day after the event or failure giving rise to the Registration Delay Payments is cured. In the event the Company fails to make Registration Delay Payments in a timely manner, such Registration Delay Payments shall bear interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month (prorated for partial months) until paid in full. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company will not owe any Registration Delay Payments with respect to any securities that are not deemed to be Registrable Securities because they may be sold without volume limitations under Rule 144.

 

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3. Related Obligations .

 

At such time as the Company is obligated to file a Registration Statement with the SEC pursuant to Section 2(a), 2(b), 2(e) or 2(f), the Company will use its best efforts to effect the registration of the Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method of disposition thereof and, pursuant thereto, the Company shall have the following obligations:

 

(a) The Company shall promptly prepare and file with the SEC a Registration Statement with respect to the Registrable Securities and use its best efforts to cause such Registration Statement relating to the Registrable Securities to become effective as soon as practicable after such filing (but in no event later than the Effectiveness Deadline). The Company shall keep each Registration Statement effective pursuant to Rule 415 at all times until the earlier of (i) the date as of which the Investors may sell all of the Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement without restriction or limitation pursuant to Rule 144 and without the requirement to be in compliance with Rule 144(c)(1) (or any successor thereto) promulgated under the 1933 Act or (ii) the date on which the Investors shall have sold all of the Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement (the “ Registration Period ”). The Company shall ensure that each Registration Statement (including any amendments or supplements thereto and prospectuses contained therein) shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of prospectuses, in the light of the circumstances in which they were made) not misleading. The term “best efforts” shall mean, among other things, that the Company shall submit to the SEC, within two (2) Business Days after the later of the date that (i) the Company learns that no review of a particular Registration Statement will be made by the staff of the SEC or that the staff has no further comments on a particular Registration Statement, as the case may be, and (ii) the approval of Legal Counsel pursuant to Section 3(c) (which approval is immediately sought), a request for acceleration of effectiveness of such Registration Statement to a time and date not later than two (2) Business Days after the submission of such request. The Company shall respond in writing to comments made by the SEC in respect of a Registration Statement as soon as practicable, but in no event later than fifteen (15) days after the receipt of comments by or notice from the SEC that an amendment is required in order for a Registration Statement to be declared effective.

 

(b) The Company shall prepare and file with the SEC such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to a Registration Statement and the prospectus used in connection with such Registration Statement, which prospectus is to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 promulgated under the 1933 Act, as may be necessary to keep such Registration Statement effective at all times during the Registration Period, and, during such period, comply with the provisions of the 1933 Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Securities of the Company covered by such Registration Statement until such time as all of such Registrable Securities shall have been disposed of in accordance with the intended methods of disposition by the seller or sellers thereof as set forth in such Registration Statement. In the case of amendments and supplements to a Registration Statement which are required to be filed pursuant to this Agreement (including pursuant to this Section 3(b)) by reason of the Company filing a report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K or any analogous report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ 1934 Act ”), the Company shall have incorporated such report by reference into such Registration Statement, if applicable, or shall file such amendments or supplements with the SEC on the same day on which the 1934 Act report is filed which created the requirement for the Company to amend or supplement such Registration Statement.

 

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(c) The Company shall (A) permit Legal Counsel to review and comment upon (i) a Registration Statement at least five (5) Business Days prior to its filing with the SEC and (ii) all amendments and supplements to all Registration Statements (except for Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any similar or successor reports) within a reasonable number of days prior to their filing with the SEC, and (B) not file any Registration Statement or amendment or supplement thereto in a form to which Legal Counsel reasonably objects. In addition, if requested by a Buyer, the Company shall permit each such Buyer to review and comment on the Selling Stockholder section of each Registration Statement and all amendments and supplements to all Registration Statements at least two Business Days prior to its filing with the SEC. The Company shall not submit a request for acceleration of the effectiveness of a Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement thereto without the prior approval of Legal Counsel, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Company shall furnish to Legal Counsel, without charge, (i) copies of any correspondence from the SEC or the staff of the SEC to the Company or its representatives relating to any Registration Statement, (ii) promptly after the same is prepared and filed with the SEC, one copy of any Registration Statement and any amendment(s) thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated therein by reference, if requested by an Investor, and all exhibits and (iii) upon the effectiveness of any Registration Statement, one copy of the prospectus included in such Registration Statement and all amendments and supplements thereto. The Company shall reasonably cooperate with Legal Counsel in performing the Company’s obligations pursuant to this Section 3.

 

(d) The Company shall furnish to each Investor whose Registrable Securities are included in any Registration Statement, without charge, following request of such Investor, (i) promptly after the same is prepared and filed with the SEC, at least one copy of such Registration Statement and any amendment(s) thereto, including financial statements and schedules, if requested by an Investor, all exhibits and each preliminary prospectus (which may be delivered by email), (ii) upon the effectiveness of any Registration Statement, one copy of the prospectus included in such Registration Statement and all amendments and supplements thereto (which may be delivered by email) and (iii) such other documents, including copies of any preliminary or final prospectus, as such Investor may reasonably request from time to time in order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by such Investor.

 

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(e) The Company shall use its best efforts to (i) register and qualify, unless an exemption from registration and qualification applies, the resale by Investors of the Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement under such other securities or “blue sky” laws of all applicable jurisdictions in the United States, (ii) prepare and file in those jurisdictions such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registrations and qualifications as may be necessary to maintain the effectiveness thereof during the Registration Period, (iii) take such other actions as may be necessary to maintain such registrations and qualifications in effect at all times during the Registration Period, and (iv) take all other actions reasonably necessary or advisable to qualify the Registrable Securities for sale in such jurisdictions; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to (x) qualify to do business in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify but for this Section 3(e), (y) subject itself to general taxation in any such jurisdiction, or (z) file a general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction. The Company shall promptly notify Legal Counsel and each Investor who holds Registrable Securities of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the registration or qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale under the securities or “blue sky” laws of any jurisdiction in the United States or its receipt of actual notice of the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose.

 

(f)   The Company shall notify Legal Counsel and each Investor in writing of the happening of any event, as promptly as practicable after becoming aware of such event but in any event on the same Trading Day as such event, as a result of which the prospectus included in a Registration Statement, as then in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading (provided that in no event shall such notice contain any material, nonpublic information), and, subject to Section 3(r), promptly prepare a supplement or amendment to such Registration Statement to correct such untrue statement or omission, and deliver, following request of an Investor, one copy of such supplement or amendment to Legal Counsel and each Investor (which may be delivered by email). The Company shall also promptly notify Legal Counsel and each Investor in writing (i) when a prospectus or any prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment has been filed, and when a Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment has become effective (notification of such effectiveness shall be delivered to Legal Counsel and each Investor by facsimile or email on the same day of such effectiveness), (ii) of any request by the SEC for amendments or supplements to a Registration Statement or related prospectus or related information and (iii) of the Company’s reasonable determination that a post-effective amendment to a Registration Statement would be appropriate. By 9:30 a.m. New York City time on the date following the date any post-effective amendment has become effective, the Company shall file with the SEC in accordance with Rule 424 under the 1933 Act the final prospectus to be used in connection with sales pursuant to such Registration Statement.

 

(g) The Company shall use its best efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order or other suspension of effectiveness of a Registration Statement, or the suspension of the qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction and, if such an order or suspension is issued, to obtain the withdrawal of such order or suspension at the earliest possible moment and to promptly, but in no event later than the Trading Day of such issuance, notify Legal Counsel and each Investor who holds Registrable Securities of the issuance of such order or suspension and the resolution thereof or its receipt of actual notice of the initiation or threat of any proceeding for such purpose.

 

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(h) Reserved..

 

(i) If any Investor is required under applicable securities laws to be described in the Registration Statement as an underwriter or an Investor believes that it could reasonably be deemed to be an underwriter of Registrable Securities, the Company shall make available for inspection by (i) such Investor, (ii) Legal Counsel and (iii) one firm of accountants or other agents retained by the Investors (collectively, the “ Inspectors ”), all pertinent financial and other records, and pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company (collectively, the “ Records ”), as shall be reasonably deemed necessary by each Inspector, and cause the Company’s officers, directors and employees to supply all information which any Inspector may reasonably request; provided, however, that each Inspector shall agree to hold in strict confidence and shall not make any disclosure (except to an Investor) or use of any Record or other information which the Company determines in good faith to be confidential, and of which determination the Inspectors are so notified, unless (a) the disclosure of such Records is necessary to avoid or correct a misstatement or omission in any Registration Statement or is otherwise required under the 1933 Act, (b) the release of such Records is ordered pursuant to a final, non-appealable subpoena or order from a court or government body of competent jurisdiction, or (c) the information in such Records has been made generally available to the public other than by disclosure in violation of this Agreement. Each Investor agrees that it shall, upon learning that disclosure of such Records is sought in or by a court or governmental body of competent jurisdiction or through other means, give prompt notice to the Company and allow the Company, at its expense, to undertake appropriate action to prevent disclosure of, or to obtain a protective order for, the Records deemed confidential. Nothing herein (or in any other confidentiality agreement between the Company and any Investor) shall be deemed to limit the Investors’ ability to sell Registrable Securities in a manner which is otherwise consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

 

(j) The Company shall hold in confidence and not make any disclosure of information concerning an Investor provided to the Company unless (i) disclosure of such information is necessary to comply with federal or state securities laws, (ii) the disclosure of such information is necessary to avoid or correct a misstatement or omission in any Registration Statement, (iii) the release of such information is ordered pursuant to a subpoena or other final, non-appealable order from a court or governmental body of competent jurisdiction, or (iv) such information has been made generally available to the public other than by disclosure in violation of this Agreement or any other agreement. The Company agrees that it shall, upon learning that disclosure of such information concerning an Investor is sought in or by a court or governmental body of competent jurisdiction or through other means, give prompt written notice to such Investor and allow such Investor, at the Investor’s expense, to undertake appropriate action to prevent disclosure of, or to obtain a protective order for, such information.

 

(k) The Company shall use its best efforts either to (i) cause all of the Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement to be listed on each securities exchange on which securities of the same class or series issued by the Company are then listed, if any, if the listing of such Registrable Securities is then permitted under the rules of such exchange or (ii) secure the inclusion for quotation of all of the Registrable Securities on the OTC QB or (iii) if, despite the Company’s best efforts, the Company is unsuccessful in satisfying the preceding clauses (i) and (ii), to secure the inclusion for quotation on an Eligible Market for such Registrable Securities and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to use its best efforts to arrange for at least two market makers to register with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“ FINRA ”) as such with respect to such Registrable Securities. The Company shall pay all fees and expenses in connection with satisfying its obligation under this Section 3(k).

 

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(l) The Company shall cooperate with the Investors who hold Registrable Securities being offered and, to the extent applicable, facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates (not bearing any restrictive legend) representing the Registrable Securities to be offered pursuant to a Registration Statement and enable such certificates to be in such denominations or amounts, as the case may be, as the Investors may reasonably request and registered in such names as the Investors may request.

 

(m) If requested by an Investor, the Company shall as soon as practicable (i) incorporate in a prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment such information as an Investor reasonably requests to be included therein relating to the sale and distribution of Registrable Securities, including, without limitation, information with respect to the number of Registrable Securities being offered or sold, the purchase price being paid therefor and any other terms of the offering of the Registrable Securities to be sold in such offering; (ii) make all required filings of such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment after being notified of the matters to be incorporated in such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment; and (iii) supplement or make amendments to any Registration Statement if reasonably requested by an Investor holding any Registrable Securities.

 

(n) The Company shall use its best efforts to cause the Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental agencies or authorities as may be necessary to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities.

 

(o) The Company shall make generally available to its security holders as soon as practical, but not later than ninety (90) days after the close of the period covered thereby, an earnings statement (in form complying with, and in the manner provided by, the provisions of Rule 158 under the 1933 Act) covering a twelve-month period beginning not later than the first day of the Company’s fiscal quarter next following the applicable Effective Date of a Registration Statement.

 

(p) The Company shall otherwise use its best efforts to comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the SEC in connection with any registration hereunder.

 

(q) Within two (2) Business Days after a Registration Statement which covers Registrable Securities is declared effective by the SEC, the Company shall deliver, and shall cause legal counsel for the Company to deliver, to the transfer agent for such Registrable Securities (with copies to the Investors whose Registrable Securities are included in such Registration Statement) confirmation that such Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A .

 

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(r) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, at any time after the Effective Date, the Company may delay the disclosure of material, non-public information concerning the Company the disclosure of which at the time is not, in the good faith opinion of the Board of Directors of the Company and its counsel, in the best interest of the Company and, in the opinion of counsel to the Company, otherwise required (a “ Grace Period ”); provided, that the Company shall promptly (i) notify the Investors in writing of the existence of material, non-public information giving rise to a Grace Period (provided that in each notice the Company will not disclose the content of such material, non-public information to the Investors) and the date on which the Grace Period will begin, and (ii) notify the Investors in writing of the date on which the Grace Period ends; and, provided further, that no Grace Period shall exceed five (5) consecutive days and during any three hundred sixty five (365) day period such Grace Periods shall not exceed an aggregate of twenty (20) days and the first day of any Grace Period must be at least five (5) Trading Days after the last day of any prior Grace Period (each, an “ Allowable Grace Period ”). For purposes of determining the length of a Grace Period above, the Grace Period shall begin on and include the date the Investors receive the notice referred to in clause (i) and shall end on and include the later of the date the Investors receive the notice referred to in clause (ii) and the date referred to in such notice. The provisions of Section 3(g) hereof shall not be applicable during the period of any Allowable Grace Period. Upon expiration of the Grace Period, the Company shall again be bound by the first sentence of Section 3(f) with respect to the information giving rise thereto unless such material, non-public information is no longer applicable. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Company shall cause its transfer agent to deliver unlegended shares of Common Stock to a transferee of an Investor in accordance with the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement in connection with any sale of Registrable Securities with respect to which an Investor has entered into a contract for sale, prior to the Investor’s receipt of the notice of a Grace Period and for which the Investor has not yet settled.

 

(s)   Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary or affiliate thereof shall identify any Investor as an underwriter in any public disclosure or filing with the SEC, the Principal Market or any Eligible Market and any Investor being deemed an underwriter by the SEC shall not relieve the Company of any obligations it has under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement); provided , however , that the foregoing shall not prohibit the Company from including the disclosure found in the “Plan of Distribution” section attached hereto as Exhibit B in the Registration Statement.

 

(t) Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has entered, as of the date hereof, nor shall the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, on or after the date of this Agreement, enter into any agreement with respect to its securities, that would have the effect of impairing the rights granted to the Buyers in this Agreement or otherwise conflicts with the provisions hereof.

 

4. Obligations of the Investors .

 

(a) At least five (5) Business Days prior to the first anticipated Filing Date of a Registration Statement, the Company shall notify each Investor in writing of the information the Company requires from each such Investor if such Investor elects to have any of such Investor’s Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement. It shall be a condition precedent to the obligations of the Company to complete any registration pursuant to this Agreement with respect to the Registrable Securities of a particular Investor that such Investor shall furnish to the Company such information regarding itself, the Registrable Securities held by it and the intended method of disposition of the Registrable Securities held by it as shall be reasonably required to effect and maintain the effectiveness of the registration of such Registrable Securities and shall execute such documents in connection with such registration as the Company may reasonably request.

 

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(b) Each Investor, by such Investor’s acceptance of the Registrable Securities, agrees to cooperate with the Company as reasonably requested by the Company in connection with the preparation and filing of any Registration Statement hereunder, unless such Investor has notified the Company in writing of such Investor’s election to exclude all of such Investor’s Registrable Securities from such Registration Statement.

 

(c) Each Investor agrees that, upon receipt of any notice from the Company of the happening of any event of the kind described in Section 3(g) or the first sentence of Section 3(f), such Investor will immediately discontinue disposition of Registrable Securities pursuant to any Registration Statement(s) covering such Registrable Securities until such Investor’s receipt of copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus as contemplated by Section 3(g) or the first sentence of Section 3(f) or receipt of notice that no supplement or amendment is required. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Company shall cause its transfer agent to deliver unlegended shares of Common Stock to a transferee of an Investor in accordance with the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement in connection with any sale of Registrable Securities with respect to which an Investor has entered into a contract for sale prior to the Investor’s receipt of a notice from the Company of the happening of any event of the kind described in Section 3(g) or the first sentence of Section 3(f) and for which the Investor has not yet settled.

 

(d) Each Investor covenants and agrees that it will comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the 1933 Act as applicable to it or an exemption therefrom in connection with sales of Registrable Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement.

 

5. Expenses of Registration .

 

All reasonable expenses, other than underwriting discounts and commissions, incurred in connection with registrations, filings or qualifications pursuant to Sections 2 and 3, including, without limitation, all registration, listing and qualifications fees, printers and accounting fees, and fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company shall be paid by the Company.

 

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6. Indemnification .

 

In the event any Registrable Securities are included in a Registration Statement under this Agreement:

 

(a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company will, and hereby does, indemnify, hold harmless and defend each Investor, the directors, officers, partners, members, employees, agents, representatives of, and each Person, if any, who controls any Investor within the meaning of the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act (each, an “ Indemnified Person ”), against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities, judgments, fines, penalties, charges, costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees, amounts paid in settlement or expenses, joint or several (collectively, “ Claims ”), incurred in investigating, preparing or defending any action, claim, suit, inquiry, proceeding, investigation or appeal taken from the foregoing by or before any court or governmental, administrative or other regulatory agency, body or the SEC, whether pending or threatened, whether or not an indemnified party is or may be a party thereto (“ Indemnified Damages ”), to which any of them may become subject insofar as such Claims (or actions or proceedings, whether commenced or threatened, in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon: (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact in a Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto or in any filing made in connection with the qualification of the offering under the securities or other “blue sky” laws of any jurisdiction in which Registrable Securities are offered (“ Blue Sky Filing ”), or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, (ii) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any preliminary prospectus if used prior to the effective date of such Registration Statement, or contained in the final prospectus (as amended or supplemented, if the Company files any amendment thereof or supplement thereto with the SEC) or the omission or alleged omission to state therein any material fact necessary to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which the statements therein were made, not misleading, (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act, any other law, including, without limitation, any state securities law, or any rule or regulation thereunder relating to the offer or sale of the Registrable Securities pursuant to a Registration Statement or (iv) any violation of this Agreement (the matters in the foregoing clauses (i) through (iv) being, collectively, “ Violations ”). Subject to Section 6(c), the Company shall reimburse the Indemnified Persons, promptly as such expenses are incurred and are due and payable, for any legal fees or other reasonable expenses incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the indemnification agreement contained in this Section 6(a): (i) shall not apply to a Claim by an Indemnified Person arising out of or based upon a Violation which occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished in writing to the Company by such Indemnified Person for such Indemnified Person expressly for use in connection with the preparation of the Registration Statement or any such amendment thereof or supplement thereto, if such prospectus was timely made available by the Company pursuant to Section 3(d); (ii) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Claim if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed and (iii) shall not apply to Claims based solely upon any conduct by such Indemnified Person which is finally judicially determined to constitute fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct or malfeasance. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Indemnified Person and shall survive the transfer of the Registrable Securities by the Investors pursuant to Section 9.

 

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(b) In connection with any Registration Statement in which an Investor is participating, each such Investor agrees to severally and not jointly indemnify, hold harmless and defend, to the same extent and in the same manner as is set forth in Section 6(a), the Company, each of its directors, each of its officers who signs the Registration Statement and each Person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act (each, an “ Indemnified Party ”), against any Claim or Indemnified Damages to which any of them may become subject, under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act or otherwise, insofar as such Claim or Indemnified Damages arise out of or are based upon any Violation, in each case to the extent, and only to the extent, that such Violation occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by such Investor expressly for use in connection with such Registration Statement; and, subject to Section 6(c), such Investor shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by an Indemnified Party in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim; provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 6(b) and the agreement with respect to contribution contained in Section 7 shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Claim if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of such Investor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, further, however, that the Investor shall be liable under this Section 6(b) for only that amount of a Claim or Indemnified Damages as does not exceed the net proceeds to such Investor as a result of the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of such Indemnified Party and shall survive the transfer of the Registrable Securities by the Investors pursuant to Section 9.

 

(c) Promptly after receipt by an Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party under this Section 6 of notice of the commencement of any action or proceeding (including any governmental action or proceeding) involving a Claim, such Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party shall, if a Claim in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party under this Section 6, deliver to the indemnifying party a written notice of the commencement thereof, and the indemnifying party shall have the right to participate in, and, to the extent the indemnifying party so desires, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly noticed, to assume control of the defense thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the indemnifying party and the Indemnified Person or the Indemnified Party, as the case may be; provided, however, that an Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party shall have the right to retain its own counsel with the fees and expenses of not more than one counsel for all such Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party to be paid by the indemnifying party, if, in the reasonable opinion of counsel retained by the Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party, as applicable, the representation by such counsel of the Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party, as the case may be, and the indemnifying party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between such Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party and any other party represented by such counsel in such proceeding. In the case of an Indemnified Person, legal counsel referred to in the immediately preceding sentence shall be selected by the Investors holding at least a majority in interest of the Registrable Securities included in the Registration Statement to which the Claim relates. The Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person shall reasonably cooperate with the indemnifying party in connection with any negotiation or defense of any such action or Claim by the indemnifying party and shall furnish to the indemnifying party all information reasonably available to the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person which relates to such action or Claim. The indemnifying party shall keep the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person fully apprised at all times as to the status of the defense or any settlement negotiations with respect thereto. No indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action, claim or proceeding effected without its prior written consent, provided, however, that the indemnifying party shall not unreasonably withhold, delay or condition its consent. No indemnifying party shall, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement or other compromise which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person of a release from all liability in respect to such Claim or litigation and such settlement shall not include any admission as to fault on the part of the Indemnified Party. Following indemnification as provided for hereunder, the indemnifying party shall be subrogated to all rights of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person with respect to all third parties, firms or corporations relating to the matter for which indemnification has been made. The failure to deliver written notice to the indemnifying party within a reasonable time of the commencement of any such action shall not relieve such indemnifying party of any liability to the Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party under this Section 6, except to the extent that the indemnifying party is prejudiced in its ability to defend such action.

 

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(d) The indemnification required by this Section 6 shall be made by periodic payments of the amount thereof during the course of the investigation or defense, as and when bills are received or Indemnified Damages are incurred.

 

(e) The indemnity agreements contained herein shall be in addition to (i) any cause of action or similar right of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person against the indemnifying party or others, and (ii) any liabilities the indemnifying party may be subject to pursuant to the law.

 

7. Contribution .

 

To the extent any indemnification by an indemnifying party is prohibited or limited by law, the indemnifying party agrees to make the maximum contribution with respect to any amounts for which it would otherwise be liable under Section 6 to the fullest extent permitted by law; provided, however, that: (i) no Person involved in the sale of Registrable Securities which Person is guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the 1933 Act) in connection with such sale shall be entitled to contribution from any Person involved in such sale of Registrable Securities who was not guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation; and (ii) contribution by any seller of Registrable Securities shall be limited in amount to the amount of net proceeds received by such seller from the sale of such Registrable Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement.

 

8. Reports Under the 1934 Act .

 

With a view to making available to the Investors the benefits of Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act or any other similar rule or regulation of the SEC that may at any time permit the Investors to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration (“ Rule 144 ”), the Company agrees to, while any Investor owns any Registrable Securities:

 

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

 

(b) file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act so long as the Company remains subject to such requirements and the filing of such reports and other documents is required for the applicable provisions of Rule 144; and

 

(c) furnish to each Investor so long as such Investor owns Registrable Securities, promptly upon request, (i) a written statement by the Company, if true, that it has complied with the reporting requirements of Rule 144, the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act, (ii) following request of such Investor, a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company and such other reports and documents so filed by the Company (which may be delivered by email) and (iii) such other information as may be reasonably requested to permit the Investors to sell such securities pursuant to Rule 144 without registration.

 

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9. Assignment of Registration Rights .

 

The rights under this Agreement shall be automatically assignable by the Investors to any transferee of all or any portion of such Investor’s Registrable Securities if: (i) the Investor agrees in writing with the transferee or assignee to assign such rights, and a copy of such agreement is furnished to the Company within a reasonable time after such assignment; (ii) the Company is, within a reasonable time after such transfer or assignment, furnished with written notice of (a) the name and address of such transferee or assignee, and (b) the securities with respect to which such registration rights are being transferred or assigned; (iii) immediately following such transfer or assignment the further disposition of such securities by the transferee or assignee is restricted under the 1933 Act or applicable state securities laws; (iv) at or before the time the Company receives the written notice contemplated by clause (ii) of this sentence the transferee or assignee agrees in writing with the Company to be bound by all of the provisions contained herein; and (v) such transfer shall have been made in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

10. Amendment of Registration Rights .

 

Provisions of this Agreement may be amended and the observance thereof may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively), only with the written consent of the Company and the Required Holders; provided that any such amendment or waiver that complies with the foregoing but that disproportionately, materially and adversely affects the rights and/or obligations of any Investor relative to the comparable rights and/or obligations of the other Investors shall require the prior written consent of such adversely affected Investor. Any amendment or waiver effected in accordance with this Section 10 shall be binding upon each Investor and the Company. No such amendment shall be effective to the extent that it applies to less than all of the holders of the Registrable Securities. No consideration shall be offered or paid to any Person to amend or consent to a waiver or modification of any provision of this Agreement unless the same consideration (other than the reimbursement of legal fees) also is offered to all of the parties to this Agreement.

 

11. Miscellaneous .

 

(a) A Person is deemed to be a holder of Registrable Securities whenever such Person owns or is deemed to own of record such Registrable Securities. If the Company receives conflicting instructions, notices or elections from two or more Persons with respect to the same Registrable Securities, the Company shall act upon the basis of instructions, notice or election received from such record owner of such Registrable Securities.

 

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(b) Any notices, consents, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered: (i) upon receipt, when delivered personally; (ii) upon delivery, when sent by facsimile (provided confirmation of transmission is mechanically or electronically generated and kept on file by the sending party), (iii) upon delivery, when sent by electronic mail (provided that the sending party does not receive an automated rejection notice) ; or (iv) one Business Day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, in each case properly addressed to the party to receive the same. The addresses, facsimile numbers and e-mail addresses for such communications shall be:

 

If to the Company:

 

Wize Pharma, Inc.

24 Hanagar Street

Hod Hasharon 4527708

Israel

 

Telephone: 972 (72) 260-0536
Facsimile:    972 (72) 260-0536
Attention:   Or Eisenberg

E-mail: or@wizepharma.com

 

with a copy (for informational purposes only) to:

Gregory Sichenzia, Esq.

Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 37 th Floor

New York, NY 10036
Telephone: 212-930-9700

Facsimile:    212-930-9725

E-mail: gsichenzia@srflawgroup.com

 

If to the Transfer Agent:

 

VStock Transfer LLC
18 Lafayette Place

Woodmere, NY 11598
Telephone: 212-828-8436

Facsimile: 646-536-3179

Attention: Yoel Goldfeder

E-mail: yoel@vstocktransfer.com

 

If to Legal Counsel:

 

Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP

919 Third Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Telephone: (212) 756-2000

Facsimile:   (212) 593-5955

Attention:  Eleazer Klein, Esq.

Email:         eleazer.klein@srz.com

 

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If to a Buyer, to its address, facsimile number or email address set forth on the Schedule of Buyers attached hereto, with copies to such Buyer’s representatives as set forth on the Schedule of Buyers, or to such other address, facsimile number and/or email address to the attention of such other Person as the recipient party has specified by written notice given to each other party five (5) days prior to the effectiveness of such change. Written confirmation of receipt (A) given by the recipient of such notice, consent, waiver or other communication, (B) mechanically or electronically generated by the sender’s facsimile machine or e-mail transmission containing the time, date, recipient facsimile number or e-mail address and an image of the first page of such transmission or (C) provided by a courier or overnight courier service shall be rebuttable evidence of personal service, receipt by facsimile or receipt from a nationally recognized overnight delivery service in accordance with clause (i), (ii) or (iii) above, respectively.

 

(c) Failure of any party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement or otherwise, or delay by a party in exercising such right or remedy, shall not operate as a waiver thereof.

 

(d) All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of New York. Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in The City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof to such party at the address for such 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 manner permitted by law. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

(e) If any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by law or otherwise determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the provision that would otherwise be prohibited, invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed amended to apply to the broadest extent that it would be valid and enforceable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Agreement so long as this Agreement as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter hereof and the prohibited nature, invalidity or unenforceability of the provision(s) in question does not substantially impair the respective expectations or reciprocal obligations of the parties or the practical realization of the benefits that would otherwise be conferred upon the parties. The parties will endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s) with a valid provision(s), the effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s).

 

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(f) This Agreement, the other Transaction Documents (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) and the instruments referenced herein and therein constitute the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof. There are no restrictions, promises, warranties or undertakings, other than those set forth or referred to herein and therein. This Agreement, the other Transaction Documents and the instruments referenced herein and therein supersede all prior agreements and understandings among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

 

(g) Subject to the requirements of Section 9, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the permitted successors and assigns of each of the parties hereto.

 

(h) The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof.

 

(i) This Agreement may be executed in identical counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. 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.

 

(j) 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 any 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) All consents and other determinations required to be made by the Investors pursuant to this Agreement shall be made, unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, by the Required Holders, determined as if all of the Preferred Shares and Warrants held by Investors then outstanding have been exercised for Registrable Securities without regard to any limitations on conversion of the Preferred Shares or exercise of the Warrants.

 

(l) 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.

 

(m) 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.

 

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(n) The obligations of each Investor hereunder are several and not joint with the obligations of any other Investor, and no provision of this Agreement is intended to confer any obligations on any Investor vis-à-vis any other Investor. Nothing contained herein, and no action taken by any Investor pursuant hereto, shall be deemed to constitute the Investors as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that the Investors are in any way acting in concert or as a group with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated herein.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , each Buyer and the Company have caused their respective signature page to this Registration Rights Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

 

COMPANY:

   
  WIZE PHARMA, INC.
     
  By:


    Name:
    Title:

 

[Signature Page to Registration Rights Agreement]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , each Buyer and the Company have caused their respective signature page to this Registration Rights Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

 

BUYERS:

     
  [BUYERS]
     
  By:
    Name:
    Title:

 

[Signature Page to Registration Rights Agreement]

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE OF BUYERS

 

 

Buyer

 

Buyer Address, Facsimile Number

and Email

  Buyer's Representative's Address,
Facsimile Number and Email
         
         
         
         
         
         

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

FORM OF NOTICE OF EFFECTIVENESS
OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT

 

VStock Transfer LLC

[                          ]

[                          ]

Telephone: [                      ]

Facsimile: [                      ]

Attention: [                      ]

E-mail: [                      ]

 

Re: Wize Pharma, Inc.

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

[We are][I am] counsel Wize Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), and have represented the Company in connection with that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 22, 2018 (the “ Securities Purchase Agreement ”), entered into by and among the Company and the buyers named therein (collectively, the “ Holders ”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the Holders (i) shares (the “ Common Shares ”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”), (ii) shares of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Preferred Shares ”) convertible into shares of Common Stock and (iii) Series A and Series B warrants exercisable for shares of Common Stock (the “ Warrants ”). Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company also has entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Holders (the “ Registration Rights Agreement ”) pursuant to which the Company agreed, among other things, to register the resale of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement), including the Common Shares, the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ 1933 Act ”). In connection with the Company’s obligations under the Registration Rights Agreement, on ____________ ___, 2018, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-_____________) (the “ Registration Statement ”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) relating to the Registrable Securities which names each of the Holders as a selling stockholder thereunder.

 

In connection with the foregoing, [we][I] advise you that a member of the SEC’s staff has advised [us][me] by telephone that the SEC has entered an order declaring the Registration Statement effective under the 1933 Act at [ ENTER TIME OF EFFECTIVENESS ] on [ ENTER DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS ] and [we][I] have no knowledge, after telephonic inquiry of a member of the SEC’s staff, that any stop order suspending its effectiveness has been issued or that any proceedings for that purpose are pending before, or threatened by, the SEC and the Registrable Securities are available for resale under the 1933 Act pursuant to the Registration Statement.

 

This letter shall serve as our standing instruction to you that the shares of Common Stock are freely transferable by the Holders pursuant to the Registration Statement. You need not require further letters from us to effect any future legend-free issuance or reissuance of shares of Common Stock to the Holders as contemplated by the Company’s Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions dated October 22, 2018.

 

Very truly yours,

 

[ ISSUER’S COUNSEL ]

 

By:_____________________

 

CC: [ LIST NAMES OF HOLDERS ]

 

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EXHIBIT B

 

SELLING STOCKHOLDERS

 

The shares of common stock being offered by the selling stockholders are those previously issued to the selling stockholders and those shares issuable upon conversion of the convertible preferred shares and upon exercise of the two tranches of warrants. For additional information regarding the issuances of the common stock, the convertible preferred shares and the warrants, see “Private Placement of the Convertible Preferred Shares and Warrants” above. We are registering the shares of common stock in order to permit the selling stockholders to offer the shares for resale from time to time. Except for the ownership of the shares of common stock, the convertible preferred shares and the warrants issued pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, the selling stockholders have not had any material relationship with us within the past three years.

 

The table below lists the selling stockholders and other information regarding the beneficial ownership of the shares of common stock by each of the selling stockholders. The second column lists the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by each selling stockholder, based on its ownership of the shares of common stock, the convertible preferred shares and the warrants, as of ________, 2018, assuming conversion of all convertible preferred shares and exercise of the warrants held by the selling stockholders on that date, without regard to any limitations on conversions and/or redemptions of the convertible preferred shares or exercises of the warrants.

 

The third column lists the shares of common stock being offered by this prospectus by the selling stockholders.

 

In accordance with the terms of a registration rights agreement with the holders of the shares of common stock, the convertible preferred shares and the warrants, this prospectus generally covers the resale of at least a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the sum of (i) the number of shares of common stock issued, (ii) the maximum number of shares of common stock issued and issuable pursuant to the convertible preferred shares as of the Trading Day immediately preceding the date the registration statement is initially filed with the SEC, and (ii) the maximum number of shares of common stock issued and issuable upon exercise of the related warrants as of the Trading Day immediately preceding the date the registration statement is initially filed with the SEC, all subject to adjustment as provided in the registration rights agreement and in each case without regard to any limitations on the issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the terms of the convertible preferred shares or exercise of the warrants. Because the conversion price of the convertible preferred shares may be adjusted, the number of shares that will actually be issued may be more or less than the number of shares being offered by this prospectus.. The fourth column assumes the sale of all of the shares offered by the selling stockholders pursuant to this prospectus.

 

Under the terms of the convertible preferred shares and the warrants, a selling stockholder may not convert the convertible preferred shares or exercise the warrants, to the extent such conversion or exercise would cause such selling stockholder, together with its affiliates, to beneficially own a number of shares of common stock which would exceed [4.99%][9.99%] of our then outstanding shares of common stock following such conversion or exercise, excluding for purposes of such determination shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the convertible preferred shares which have not been converted and upon exercise of the warrants which have not been exercised. The number of shares in the second column does not reflect this limitation. The selling stockholders may sell all, some or none of their shares in this offering. See “Plan of Distribution.”

 

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Name of Selling Stockholder   Number of Shares of Common Stock Owned Prior to Offering     Maximum Number of Shares of Common Stock to be Sold Pursuant to this Prospectus     Number of Shares of Common Stock Owned After Offering  
Empery Asset Master, Ltd. (1)                                          
Empery Tax Efficient, LP (2)                        
Empery Tax Efficient II, LP (3)                        
[Other Buyers]                        

 

(1) Empery Asset Management LP, the authorized agent of Empery Asset Master Ltd (“EAM”), has discretionary authority to vote and dispose of the shares held by EAM and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares. Martin Hoe and Ryan Lane, in their capacity as investment managers of Empery Asset Management LP, may also be deemed to have investment discretion and voting power over the shares held by EAM. EAM, Mr. Hoe and Mr. Lane each disclaim any beneficial ownership of these shares. The business address for each of EAM, Empery Asset Management LP and Messrs. Hoe and Lane is c/o Empery Asset Management, LP, 1 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10020.

 

(2) Empery Asset Management LP, the authorized agent of Empery Tax Efficient, LP (“ETE”), has discretionary authority to vote and dispose of the shares held by ETE and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares. Martin Hoe and Ryan Lane, in their capacity as investment managers of Empery Asset Management LP, may also be deemed to have investment discretion and voting power over the shares held by ETE. ETE, Mr. Hoe and Mr. Lane each disclaim any beneficial ownership of these shares. The business address for each of ETE, Empery Asset Management LP and Messrs. Hoe and Lane is c/o Empery Asset Management, LP, 1 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10020.

 

(3) Empery Asset Management LP, the authorized agent of Empery Tax Efficient II, LP (“ETE II”), has discretionary authority to vote and dispose of the shares held by ETE II and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares. Martin Hoe and Ryan Lane, in their capacity as investment managers of Empery Asset Management LP, may also be deemed to have investment discretion and voting power over the shares held by ETE II. ETE II, Mr. Hoe and Mr. Lane each disclaim any beneficial ownership of these shares. The business address for each of ETE II, Empery Asset Management LP and Messrs. Hoe and Lane is c/o Empery Asset Management, LP, 1 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10020.

 

(4) [Other Buyers]

 

B- 2

 

 

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 

We are registering the shares of common stock previously issued, the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the convertible preferred shares and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants to permit the resale of these shares of common stock by the holders of the common stock, the convertible preferred shares and warrants from time to time after the date of this prospectus. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale by the selling stockholders of the shares of common stock. We will bear all fees and expenses incident to our obligation to register the shares of common stock.

 

The selling stockholders may sell all or a portion of the shares of common stock beneficially owned by them and offered hereby from time to time directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents. If the shares of common stock are sold through underwriters or broker-dealers, the selling stockholders will be responsible for underwriting discounts or commissions or agent’s commissions. The shares of common stock may be sold in one or more transactions at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of the sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, or at negotiated prices. These sales may be effected in transactions, which may involve crosses or block transactions,

 

  on any national securities exchange or quotation service on which the securities may be listed or quoted at the time of sale;

 

  in the over-the-counter market;

 

  in transactions otherwise than on these exchanges or systems or in the over-the-counter market;

 

  through the writing of options, whether such options are listed on an options exchange or otherwise;

 

  ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;

 

  block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;

 

  purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;

 

  an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;

 

  privately negotiated transactions;

 

  short sales;

 

  sales pursuant to Rule 144;

 

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  broker-dealers may agree with the selling securityholders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;

 

  a combination of any such methods of sale; and

 

  any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.

 

If the selling stockholders effect such transactions by selling shares of common stock to or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, such underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may receive commissions in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling stockholders or commissions from purchasers of the shares of common stock for whom they may act as agent or to whom they may sell as principal (which discounts, concessions or commissions as to particular underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may be in excess of those customary in the types of transactions involved). In connection with sales of the shares of common stock or otherwise, the selling stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers, which may in turn engage in short sales of the shares of common stock in the course of hedging in positions they assume. The selling stockholders may also sell shares of common stock short and deliver shares of common stock covered by this prospectus to close out short positions and to return borrowed shares in connection with such short sales. The selling stockholders may also loan or pledge shares of common stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell such shares.

 

The selling stockholders may pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the convertible preferred shares or warrants or shares of common stock owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock from time to time pursuant to this prospectus or any amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, amending, if necessary, the list of selling stockholders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling stockholders under this prospectus. The selling stockholders also may transfer and donate the shares of common stock in other circumstances in which case the transferees, donees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.

 

The selling stockholders and any broker-dealer participating in the distribution of the shares of common stock may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act, and any commission paid, or any discounts or concessions allowed to, any such broker-dealer may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. At the time a particular offering of the shares of common stock is made, a prospectus supplement, if required, will be distributed which will set forth the aggregate amount of shares of common stock being offered and the terms of the offering, including the name or names of any broker-dealers or agents, any discounts, commissions and other terms constituting compensation from the selling stockholders and any discounts, commissions or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to broker-dealers.

 

Under the securities laws of some states, the shares of common stock may be sold in such states only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some states the shares of common stock may not be sold unless such shares have been registered or qualified for sale in such state or an exemption from registration or qualification is available and is complied with.

 

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There can be no assurance that any selling stockholder will sell any or all of the shares of common stock registered pursuant to the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part.

 

The selling stockholders and any other person participating in such distribution will be subject to applicable provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, including, without limitation, Regulation M of the Exchange Act, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the shares of common stock by the selling stockholders and any other participating person. Regulation M may also restrict the ability of any person engaged in the distribution of the shares of common stock to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares of common stock. All of the foregoing may affect the marketability of the shares of common stock and the ability of any person or entity to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares of common stock.

 

We will pay all expenses of the registration of the shares of common stock pursuant to the registration rights agreement, estimated to be $[ ] in total, including, without limitation, Securities and Exchange Commission filing fees and expenses of compliance with state securities or “blue sky” laws; provided, however, that a selling stockholder will pay all underwriting discounts and selling commissions, if any. We will indemnify the selling stockholders against liabilities, including some liabilities under the Securities Act, in accordance with the registration rights agreements, or the selling stockholders will be entitled to contribution. We may be indemnified by the selling stockholders against civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, that may arise from any written information furnished to us by the selling stockholder specifically for use in this prospectus, in accordance with the related registration rights agreement, or we may be entitled to contribution.

 

Once sold under the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, the shares of common stock will be freely tradable in the hands of persons other than our affiliates.

 

B- 5

Exhibit 10.4

 

AMENDMENT TO CONVERTILE LOAN AGREEMENTS

 

This Amendment to Convertible Loan Agreements (this “ Amendment ”) dated this 19th day of October, 2018, by and among Wize Pharma Ltd. Private Company 520033259 (the “ Company ”), Wize Pharma, Inc., Rimon Gold Assets Ltd., Private Company, 514819424 (“ Rimon Gold ”), Ridge Valley Corporation (“ Ridge Valley ”), and Shimshon Fisher (“ Fisher ”).

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, the Company is party to a convertible loan agreement with Rimon Gold, dated March 20, 2016 (as amended, the “ First Convertible Loan Agreement ”), as amended by (i) the addendum dated March 30, 2016, between the Company and Rimon Gold, (ii) the second convertible loan agreement (as amended, the “ Second Convertible Loan Agreement ”), dated January 12, 2017, among the Company, Rimon Gold, and Ridge Valley, and (iii) an amendment to the First Convertible Loan Agreement, dated December 21, 2017;

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to an assignment and assumption, Fisher is party to the Second Convertible Loan Agreement;

 

WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the First Convertible Loan Agreement and the Second Convertible Loan Agreement as more particularly set forth below;

 

WHEREAS, on or about the date hereof, Wize Pharma, Inc., which is the parent company of the Company, is entering into a securities purchase agreement (the “ Purchase Agreement ”) with the buyers (the “Buyers”) identified therein;

 

WHEREFORE, the parties do hereby agree as follows:

 

1. This Amendment will be effective immediately, but if the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement have not occurred on or before October 31, 2018, this Amendment shall be void ab initio .

 

2. The maturity date (the “ Maturity Date ”) of the loans under each of the First Convertible Loan Agreement and the Second Convertible Loan Agreement is hereby amended to be the earliest of (i) 90 days following the date that the Registration Statement (as defined under the Purchase Agreement) covering the resale of all Registrable Securities (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) of Buyers who are not a party to this Amendment (or affiliates of a party to this Amendment) has been effective and available for the re-sale of such Registrable Securities, (ii) 90 days following the date on which all securities issued to Buyers under the Purchase Agreement are no longer Registrable Securities, and (iii) one year following the Closing (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

3. The expiration date of the investment right under the First Convertible Loan Agreement and the investment option under the Second Convertible Loan Agreement is hereby amended to be 180 days after the Maturity Date.

 

4. Except as modified herein, the terms of the First Convertible Loan Agreement and the Second Convertible Loan Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

5. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and shall be binding upon all parties, their successors and assigns, and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same Amendment. A signature delivered by facsimile shall constitute an original.

 

[Signature Page Follows]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties have executed this Amendment as of the date first written above.

 

Wize pharma ltd. PRIVATE

COMPANY 520033259  

   
       
By: /s/ Or Eisenberg    
Name: Or Eisenberg    
Title: CFO & Acting CEO    
       
WIZE PHARMA, INC.    
       
By: /s/ Or Eisenberg    
Name: Or Eisenberg    
Title: CFO & Acting CEO    

 

RIMON GOLD ASSETS LTD.    
       
By: /s/ Abir Raveh    
Name: Abir Raveh    
Title:      
       
RIDGE VALLEY CORPORATION    
     
By: /s/ Priscillia Julie    
Name: Priscillia Julie    
Title: Director    
       
/s/ Shimshon Fisher    
Shimshon Fisher    

 

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Exhibit 10.5

 

PLACEMENT AGENCY AGREEMENT

 

October 22, 2018

 

ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc.

17 State Street, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10004

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

Introduction . Subject to the terms and conditions herein (this “ Agreement ”) and the Transaction Documents (defined below), Wize Pharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), hereby agrees to sell securities consisting of shares (each a “ Share ” and collectively, the “ Shares ”) of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”), shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (each a “ Preferred Share ” and collectively, the “ Preferred Shares” ), Series A warrant to purchase Common Stock (the “ Series A Warrant ”) and (iii) and Series B warrants to Common Stock (the “ Series B Warrant ” and together with the Series A Warrant, the “ Warrants ”), directly to various investors (each, an “ Investor ” and, collectively, the “ Investors ”) through ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc. (the “ Placement Agent ”), as placement agent. The Securities (as defined herein) shall be offered and sold pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”). The documents executed and delivered by the Company and the Investors in connection with the Offering (as defined below), including, without limitation, a securities purchase agreement (the “ Purchase Agreement ”) and a registration rights agreement (the “ RRA ”) shall be collectively referred to herein as the “ Transaction Documents .” The Purchase Price to the Investors for each Share and related Warrants is $1.00 and the Purchase Price for each Preferred Share and related Warrants is $1,000. The exercise price to the Investors for each share of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants is $1.10 and $1.00, respectively. The Placement Agent may retain other brokers or dealers to act as sub-agents or selected-dealers on its behalf in connection with the Offering (as defined below). The Shares, the Preferred Shares, the Warrants, the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares (the “ Conversion Shares ”) and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (the “ Warrant Shares ”) are hereafter referred to as the “ Securities ”).

 

The Company hereby confirms its agreement with the Placement Agent as follows:

 

Section 1. Agreement to Act as Placement Agent .

 

(a) On the basis of the representations, warranties and agreements of the Company herein contained, and subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Placement Agent shall be the exclusive Placement Agent in connection with the offering and sale by the Company of the Securities pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act, with the terms of such offering (the “ Offering ”) to be subject to market conditions and negotiations between the Company, the Placement Agent and the prospective Investors. The Placement Agent will act on a reasonable best efforts basis and the Company agrees and acknowledges that there is no guarantee of the successful placement of the Securities, or any portion thereof, in the prospective Offering. Under no circumstances will the Placement Agent or any of its “Affiliates” (as defined below) be obligated to underwrite or purchase any of the Securities for its own account or otherwise provide any financing. The Placement Agent shall act solely as the Company’s agent and not as principal. The Placement Agent shall have no authority to bind the Company with respect to any prospective offer to purchase Securities and the Company shall have the sole right to accept offers to purchase Securities and may reject any such offer, in whole or in part. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, payment of the purchase price for, and delivery of, the Securities shall be made at one or more closings (each a “ Closing ” and the date on which each Closing occurs, a “ Closing Date ”). As compensation for services rendered, on each Closing Date, the Company shall pay to the Placement Agent the fees and expenses set forth below:

   

(i) A cash fee equal to 8% of the gross proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the Securities at the Closing of the Offering to Investors; provided, however , the Company shall not be required to pay such fee for the existing investors of the Company or the investors set forth on Schedule A attached hereto.

 

 

 

 

(ii) The Company agrees to pay to the Placement Agent $30,000 for non- accountable expenses.

 

(ii) The Company also agrees to pay to the Placement Agent $50,000 for out-of-pocket expenses; provided , however , that in the event that the Offering is terminated, the Company agrees to reimburse the Placement Agent pursuant to Section 6 hereof.

 

(b) The Company hereby agrees to issue to the Placement Agent (and/or its designees) on the Closing Date five (5) year warrants (“ Placement Agent’s Warrants ”) to purchase such number of shares of Common Stock (on an-converted basis with respect to any Preferred Shares sold) equal to 6% of the Shares sold in the Offering at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The Placement Agent’s Warrant agreement, shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, commencing on the issuance date and, except as set forth herein, will have the same terms as the Series A Warrants issued to the Investors. The Placement Agent’s Warrant Agreement and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise thereof are hereinafter referred to together as the “ Placement Agent’s Securities .” The Placement Agent understands and agrees that there are significant restrictions pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110 against transferring the Placement Agent’s Warrant Agreement and the underlying Placement Agent’s Securities during the one hundred eighty (180) days after the Closing Date and by its acceptance thereof shall agree that it will not sell, transfer, assign, pledge or hypothecate the Placement Agent’s Warrant Agreement, or any portion thereof, or be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of such securities for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the Closing Date to anyone other than (i) a selected dealer in connection with the Offering, or (ii) a bona fide officer or partner of the Placement Agent or selected dealer; and only if any such transferee agrees to the foregoing lock-up restrictions. Delivery of the Placement Agent’s Warrant Agreement shall be made on the Closing Date and shall be issued in the name or names and in such authorized denominations as the Placement Agent may request.

 

(c) The term of the Placement Agent's exclusive engagement will be until the completion of the Offering (the “ Exclusive Term ”); provided , however , that a party hereto may terminate the engagement with respect to itself at any time upon fifteen (15) days written notice to the other parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the provisions concerning confidentiality, indemnification and contribution contained herein and the Company’s obligations contained in the indemnification provisions will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement, and the Company’s obligation to pay fees actually earned and payable and to reimburse expenses actually incurred and reimbursable pursuant to Section 1 hereof and which are permitted to be reimbursed under FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(D)(i), will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the ability of the Placement Agent or its Affiliates to pursue, investigate, analyze, invest in, or engage in investment banking, financial advisory or any other business relationship with Persons (as defined herein) other than the Company. As used herein (i) “ Persons ” means an individual or corporation, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company, joint stock company, government (or an agency or subdivision thereof) or other entity of any kind and (ii) “ Affiliate ” means any Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a Person as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 405 under the Securities Act.

 

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Section 2. Representations and Warrantie s.

 

(a) The Company represents and warrants to the Placement Agent, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, all of the representations, warranties and agreements of the Company that were made by the Company to the Buyers (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) in Section 3 of the Purchase Agreement, and that such representations and warranties set forth in Section 3 thereof are hereby incorporated by reference herein. The Company agrees to all of the agreements and covenants in Section 4 of the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Placement Agent and that such agreements and covenants set forth in Section 4 thereof are incorporated by reference herein.

 

(b) The Company represents and warrants to the Placement Agent, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, that the Company does not believe that the  Israel Securities Authority’s (the “ ISA’s ”) administrative enforcement hearing related to the inquiry of Wize Pharma Ltd.’s public reports relating to its regulatory path required for the marketing of LO2A for the treatment of dry eye syndrome in the United States will have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

Section 3. Delivery and Payment . Each Closing shall occur at the offices of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 (or at such other place as shall be agreed upon by the Placement Agent and the Company) (“ Placement Agent Counsel ”). Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, at each Closing payment of the purchase price for the Securities sold on such Closing Date shall be made by Federal Funds wire transfer, against delivery of such Securities, and such Securities shall be registered in such name or names and shall be in such denominations, as the Placement Agent may request at least one (1) business day before the time of purchase.

 

Deliveries of the documents with respect to the purchase of the Securities, if any, shall be made at the offices of Placement Agent Counsel. All actions taken at a Closing shall be deemed to have occurred simultaneously.

 

Section 4. Covenants and Agreements of the Company . The Company further covenants and agrees with the Placement Agent as follows:

 

(a) Intentionally Omitted .

 

(b) Blue Sky Compliance . The Company will cooperate with the Placement Agent and the Investors in endeavoring to qualify the Securities for sale under the securities laws of such jurisdictions (United States and foreign) as the Placement Agent and the Investors may reasonably request and will make such applications, file such documents, and furnish such information as may be reasonably required for that purpose, provided the Company shall not be required to qualify as a foreign corporation or to file a general consent to service of process in any jurisdiction where it is not now so qualified or required to file such a consent, and provided further that the Company shall not be required to produce any new disclosure document other than the Transaction Documents. The Company will, from time to time, prepare and file such statements, reports and other documents as are or may be required to continue such qualifications in effect for so long a period as the Placement Agent may reasonably request for distribution of the Securities. The Company will advise the Placement Agent promptly of the suspension of the qualification or registration of (or any such exemption relating to) the Securities for offering, sale or trading in any jurisdiction or any initiation or threat of any proceeding for any such purpose, and in the event of the issuance of any order suspending such qualification, registration or exemption, the Company shall use its best efforts to obtain the withdrawal thereof at the earliest possible moment.

 

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(c) Amendments and Supplements to the Transaction Documents and Other Matters . The Company will comply with the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder, so as to permit the completion of the distribution of the Securities as contemplated in this Agreement and the Transaction Documents. If, prior to the termination of the Offering, any event shall occur as a result of which, in the judgment of the Company or in the opinion of the Placement Agent or counsel for the Placement Agent, it becomes necessary to amend or supplement the Transaction Documents in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, as the case may be, not misleading, or if it is necessary at any time to amend or supplement the Transaction Documents, the Company will promptly prepare and furnish at its own expense to the Placement Agent and to dealers, an appropriate amendment or supplement to the Transaction Documents that is necessary in order to make the statements therein as so amended or supplemented, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, as the case may be, not misleading, or so that the Transaction Documents, as so amended or supplemented, will comply with law. Before amending or supplementing Transaction Documents in connection with the Offering, the Company will furnish the Placement Agent with a copy of such proposed amendment or supplement and will disseminate any such amendment or supplement to which the Placement Agent reasonably objects.

 

(d) Copies of any Amendments and Supplements to the Transaction Documents . The Company will furnish the Placement Agent, without charge, during the period beginning on the date hereof and ending on the later of the last Closing Date of the Offering, as many copies of the Transaction Documents and any amendments and supplements thereto as the Placement Agent may reasonably request.

 

(e) Intentionally Omitted .

 

(f) Transfer Agent . The Company will maintain, at its expense, a registrar and transfer agent for the Common Stock and the Preferred Shares.

 

(g) Intentionally Omitted .

 

(h) Intentionally Omitted .

 

(i) Additional Documents . The Company will enter into any subscription, purchase or other customary agreements as the Placement Agent or the Investors reasonably deem necessary or appropriate to consummate the Offering, all of which will be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Placement Agent and the Investors. The Company agrees that the Placement Agent may rely upon, and each is a third party beneficiary of, the representations and warranties, and applicable covenants, set forth in any such purchase, subscription or other agreement with Investors in the Offering.

 

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(j) No Manipulation of Price The Company will not take, directly or indirectly, any action designed to cause or result in, or that has constituted or might reasonably be expected to constitute, the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any securities of the Company.

 

(k) Acknowledgment . The Company acknowledges that any advice given by the Placement Agent to the Company is solely for the benefit and use of the Board of Directors of the Company and may not be used, reproduced, disseminated, quoted or referred to, without the Placement Agent's prior written consent.

 

(l) Intentionally Omitted .

 

Section 5. Conditions of the Obligations of the Placement Agent . The obligations of the Placement Agent hereunder shall be subject to the accuracy of the representations and warranties on the part of the Company set forth in Section 2 hereof, in each case as of the date hereof and as of each Closing Date as though then made, to the timely performance by each of the Company of its covenants and other obligations hereunder on and as of such dates, and to each of the following additional conditions:

 

(a) Intentionally Omitted .

 

(b) Compliance with Regulatory Requirements. No order having the effect of ceasing or suspending the distribution of the Securities or any other securities of the Company shall have been issued by any securities commission, securities regulatory authority or stock exchange and no proceedings for that purpose shall have been instituted or shall be pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, contemplated by any securities commission, securities regulatory authority or stock exchange.

 

(c) Corporate Proceedings . All corporate proceedings and other legal matters in connection with this Agreement, the Transaction Documents, and the registration or exemption therefrom, sale and delivery of the Securities, shall have been completed or resolved in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the Placement Agent Counsel, and such counsel shall have been furnished with such papers and information as it may reasonably have requested to enable such counsel to pass upon the matters referred to in this Section 5.

 

(d) No Material Adverse Change . Subsequent to the execution and delivery of this Agreement and prior to each Closing Date, in the Placement Agent’s sole judgment after consultation with the Company, there shall not have occurred any Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

(e) Opinion of Counsel for the Company . The Placement Agent shall have received on each Closing Date the favorable opinion of Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP, legal counsel to the Company, dated as of such Closing Date addressed to the Placement Agent and in form and substance satisfactory to the Placement Agent.

 

(f) Intentionally Omitted .

 

(g) Officers’ Certificate . The Placement Agent shall have received on each Closing Date a certificate of the Company, dated as of such Closing Date, signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, to the effect that, and the Placement Agent shall be satisfied that, the signers of such certificate have reviewed this Agreement and the Transaction Documents and to the further effect that the representations and warranties of the Company in this Agreement are true and correct, as if made on and as of such Closing Date (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date which shall be true and correct as of such specified date), and the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by the Transaction Documents to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to the Closing Date.

 

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(h) Intentionally Omitted .

 

(i) Stock Exchange Listing . The Common Stock shall be registered under the Exchange Act and shall be listed on the Trading Market, and the Company shall not have taken any action designed to terminate, or likely to have the effect of terminating, the registration of the Common Stock under the Exchange Act or delisting or suspending from trading the Common Stock from the Trading Market, nor shall the Company have received any information suggesting that the Commission or the Trading Market is contemplating terminating such registration or listing. “ Trading Market ” means the OTCQB.

 

(j) Placement Agent’s Warrant Agreements . On or before the Closing Date, the Placement Agent shall have received executed copies of the Placement Agent’s Warrant Agreements, provided the Company has received the Placement Agent’s designees for such Warrant Agreements at least two (2) business days prior to Closing Date.

 

(k) Lock-Up Agreements . On or before the date of this Agreement, the Company shall have delivered to the Placement Agent executed copies of the Lock-Up Agreements from each of the Lock-Up Parties set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

 

(l) Additional Documents . On or before each Closing Date, the Placement Agent and counsel for the Placement Agent shall have received such information and documents as they may reasonably require for the purposes of enabling them to pass upon the issuance and sale of the Securities as contemplated herein, or in order to evidence the accuracy of any of the representations and warranties, or the satisfaction of any of the conditions or agreements, herein contained.

 

If any condition specified in this Section 5 is not satisfied when and as required to be satisfied, this Agreement may be terminated by the Placement Agent by notice to the Company at any time on or prior to a Closing Date, which termination shall be without liability on the part of any party to any other party, except that Section 6 (Payment of Expenses), Section 7 (Indemnification and Contribution) and Section 8 (Representations and Indemnities to Survive Delivery) shall at all times be effective and shall survive such termination.

 

Section 6. Payment of Expenses . The Company agrees to pay all costs, fees and expenses incurred by the Company in connection with the performance of its obligations hereunder and in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, including, without limitation: (i) all expenses incident to the issuance, delivery and qualification of the Securities (including all printing and engraving costs); (ii) all fees and expenses of the registrar and transfer agent of the Common Stock and Preferred Shares; (iii) all necessary issue, transfer and other stamp taxes in connection with the issuance and sale of the Securities; (iv) all fees and expenses of the Company’s counsel, independent public or certified public accountants and other advisors; (v) all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, printing, filing, shipping and distribution of the Transaction Documents, and all amendments and supplements thereto, and this Agreement; (vi) all filing fees, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by the Company or the Placement Agent in connection with qualifying or registering (or obtaining exemptions from the qualification or registration of) all or any part of the Securities for offer and sale under the state securities or blue sky laws or the securities laws of any other country, and, if requested by the Placement Agent, preparing and printing a “ Blue Sky Survey ,” an “ International Blue Sky Survey ” or other memorandum, and any supplements thereto, advising the Placement Agent of such qualifications, registrations and exemptions; (vii) the fees and expenses associated with including the Securities on the Trading Market; (viii) the costs associated with post-Closing advertising the Offering in the national editions of the Wall Street Journal and New York Times; and (ix) the fees and expenses of the Placement Agent’s legal counsel not to exceed $50,000; provided , however , if the Engagement Agreement (as defined herein) between the Company and the Placement Agent is terminated without an offering then such amount shall not exceed $25,000. For the avoidance of doubt, the total amount of the Placement Agent’s expenses the Company will be required to reimburse (excluding non-accountable expenses of $30,000 pursuant to Section 1(a)(ii)) will not exceed $50,000.

 

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Section 7. Indemnification and Contribution .

 

(a) The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Placement Agent, its Affiliates and each person controlling the Placement Agent (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act), and the directors, officers, agents and employees of the Placement Agent, its Affiliates and each such controlling person (the Placement Agent, and each such entity or person. an “ Indemnified Person ”) from and against any losses, claims, damages, judgments, assessments, costs and other liabilities (collectively, the “ Liabilities ”), and shall reimburse each Indemnified Person for all fees and expenses (including the reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel for all Indemnified Persons, except as otherwise expressly provided herein) (collectively, the “ Expenses ”) as they are incurred by an Indemnified Person in investigating, preparing, pursuing or defending any Actions, whether or not any Indemnified Person is a party thereto, (i) caused by, or arising out of or in connection with, any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Transaction Document or by any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading (other than untrue statements or alleged untrue statements in, or omissions or alleged omissions from, information relating to an Indemnified Person furnished in writing by or on behalf of such Indemnified Person expressly for use in the Transaction Documents) or (ii) otherwise arising out of or in connection with advice or services rendered or to be rendered by any Indemnified Person pursuant to this Agreement, the transactions contemplated thereby or any Indemnified Person's actions or inactions in connection with any such advice, services or transactions; provided , however , that, the Company shall not be responsible for any Liabilities or Expenses of any Indemnified Person that are finally judicially determined to have resulted solely from such Indemnified Person's (x) gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with any of the advice, actions, inactions or services referred to above or (y) use of any offering materials or information concerning the Company in connection with the offer or sale of the Securities in the Offering which were not authorized for such use by the Company and which use constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Company also agrees to reimburse each Indemnified Person for all Expenses as they are incurred in connection with enforcing such Indemnified Person's rights under this Agreement.

 

(b) Upon receipt by an Indemnified Person of actual notice of an Action against such Indemnified Person with respect to which indemnity may be sought under this Agreement, such Indemnified Person shall promptly notify the Company in writing; provided that failure by any Indemnified Person so to notify the Company shall not relieve the Company from any liability which the Company may have on account of this indemnity or otherwise to such Indemnified Person, except to the extent the Company shall have been prejudiced by such failure. The Company shall, if requested by the Placement Agent, assume the defense of any such Action including the employment of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Placement Agent, which counsel may also be counsel to the Company. Any Indemnified Person shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action and participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Person unless: (i) the Company has failed promptly to assume the defense and employ counsel or (ii) the named parties to any such Action (including any impeded parties) include such Indemnified Person and the Company, and such Indemnified Person shall have been advised in the reasonable opinion of counsel that there is an actual conflict of interest that prevents the counsel selected by the Company from representing both the Company (or another client of such counsel) and any Indemnified Person; provided that the Company shall not in such event be responsible hereunder for the fees and expenses of more than one firm of separate counsel for all Indemnified Persons in connection with any Action or related Actions (as defined herein), in addition to any local counsel. The Company shall not be liable for any settlement of any Action effected without its written consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld). In addition, the Company shall not, without the prior written consent of the Placement Agent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld), settle, compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment in or otherwise seek to terminate any pending or threatened Action in respect of which indemnification or contribution may be sought hereunder (whether or not such Indemnified Person is a party thereto) unless such settlement, compromise, consent or termination includes an unconditional release of each Indemnified Person from all Liabilities arising out of such Action for which indemnification or contribution may be sought hereunder. The indemnification required hereby shall be made by periodic payments of the amount thereof during the course of the investigation or defense, as such expense, loss, damage or liability is incurred and is due and payable. “ Action ” means any action, suit, inquiry, notice of violation, proceeding or investigation affecting the Company, any subsidiary or any of their respective properties before or by any court, arbitrator, governmental or administrative agency or regulatory authority (federal, state, county, local or foreign).

 

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(c) In the event that the foregoing indemnity is unavailable to an Indemnified Person other than in accordance with this Agreement, the Company shall contribute to the Liabilities and Expenses paid or payable by such Indemnified Person in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect (i) the relative benefits to the Company, on the one hand, and to the Placement Agent and any other Indemnified Person, on the other hand, of the matters contemplated by this Agreement or (ii) if the allocation provided by the immediately preceding clause is not permitted by applicable law, not only such relative benefits but also the relative fault of the Company, on the one hand, and the Placement Agent and any other Indemnified Person, on the other hand, in connection with the matters as to which such Liabilities or Expenses relate, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations; provided that in no event shall the Company contribute less than the amount necessary to ensure that all Indemnified Persons, in the aggregate, are not liable for any Liabilities and Expenses in excess of the amount of fees actually received by the Placement Agent pursuant to this Agreement. For purposes of this paragraph, the relative benefits to the Company, on the one hand, and to the Placement Agent on the other hand, of the matters contemplated by this Agreement shall be deemed to be in the same proportion as (a) the total value paid or contemplated to be paid to or received or contemplated to be received by the Company in the transaction or transactions that are within the scope of this Agreement, whether or not any such transaction is consummated, bears to (b) the fees paid to the Placement Agent under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, no person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act, as amended, shall be entitled to contribution from a party who was not guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation.

 

(d) The Company also agrees that no Indemnified Person shall have any liability (whether direct or indirect, in contract or tort or otherwise) to the Company for or in connection with advice or services rendered or to be rendered by any Indemnified Person pursuant to this Agreement, the transactions contemplated thereby or any Indemnified Person's actions or inactions in connection with any such advice, services or transactions except for Liabilities (and related Expenses) of the Company that are finally judicially determined to have resulted solely from such Indemnified Person's gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with any such advice, actions, inactions or services.

 

(e) The reimbursement, indemnity and contribution obligations of the Company set forth herein shall apply to any modification of this Agreement and shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any termination of, or the completion of any Indemnified Person's services under or in connection with, this Agreement.

 

Section 8. Representations and Indemnities to Survive Delivery . The respective indemnities, agreements, representations, warranties and other statements of the Company or any person controlling the Company, of its officers, and of the Placement Agent set forth in or made pursuant to this Agreement will remain in full force and effect, regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Placement Agent, the Company, or any of its or their partners, officers or directors or any controlling person, as the case may be, and will survive delivery of and payment for the Securities sold hereunder and any termination of this Agreement. A successor to a Placement Agent, or to the Company, its directors or officers or any person controlling the Company, shall be entitled to the benefits of the indemnity, contribution and reimbursement agreements contained in this Agreement.

 

Section 9. Notices . All communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed, hand delivered or telecopied and confirmed to the parties hereto as follows:

 

If to the Placement Agent to:

 

ThinkEquity

17 State Street, 22nd Fl

New York, NY 10004

Attn: Mr. Eric Lord, Head of Investment Banking

Fax: (212) 349-2550

Email: notices@think-equity.com

 

With a copy to:

 

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton

30 Rockefeller Plaza

New York, NY 10112

Facsimile: (212) 653-8700

Attention: Jeffrey Fessler, Esq.

 

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If to the Company:

 

Wize Pharma, Inc.

24 Hanagar Street

Hod Hasharon 4527708

Israel

Telephone: 972 (72) 260-0536
Facsimile: 972 (72) 260-0537

Attention:

Or Eisenberg

E-mail:

or@wizepharma.com

 

with a copy (for informational purposes only) to:

 

Gregory Sichenzia, Esq.

Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 37 th Floor

New York, NY 10036

Telephone: 212-930-9700

Facsimile:

212-930-9725
E-mail: gsichenzia@srf.law

 

Any party hereto may change the address for receipt of communications by giving written notice to the others.

 

Section 10. Right of First Refusal . In the event that gross proceeds from the Offering equals or exceeds five million dollars ($5,000,000) then within the twelve (12) month period following consummation of the Offering or in the event the gross proceeds of the Offering is less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) million, then within the nine (9) month period following the consummation of the Offering, the Placement Agent shall have an irrevocable right of first refusal (the “ Right of First Refusal ”), to act as sole financial advisor, sole investment banker, sole book-runner, and/or sole placement agent, at the Placement Agent’s sole discretion, for each and every future public and private equity and debt offering (each, a “ Subject Transaction ”), during such period, of the Company, or any successor to or subsidiary of the Company, on terms and conditions customary to the Placement Agent for such Subject Transactions. For the avoidance of any doubt, the Company shall not retain, engage or solicit any additional investment banker, book-runner, financial advisor, underwriter and/or placement agent in a Subject Transaction without the express written consent of the Placement Agent.

 

Section 11. Successors . This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, and to the benefit of the employees, officers and directors and controlling persons referred to in Section 7 hereof, and to their respective successors, and personal representative, and no other person will have any right or obligation hereunder.

 

Section 12. Partial Unenforceability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any section, paragraph or provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, paragraph or provision hereof. If any Section, paragraph or provision of this Agreement is for any reason determined to be invalid or unenforceable, there shall be deemed to be made such minor changes (and only such minor changes) as are necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

 

Section 13. Governing Law Provisions . This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made and delivered in New York City and both this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be governed as to validity, interpretation, construction, effect and in all other respects by the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof. Each of the Placement Agent and the Company: (i) agrees that any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and/or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be instituted exclusively in New York Supreme Court, County of New York, or in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, (ii) waives any objection which it may have or hereafter to the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding, and (iii) irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of the New York Supreme Court, County of New York, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in any such suit, action or proceeding. Each of the Placement Agent and the Company further agrees to accept and acknowledge service of any and all process which may be served in any such suit, action or proceeding in the New York Supreme Court, County of New York, or in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and agrees that service of process upon the Company mailed by certified mail to the Company’s address shall be deemed in every respect effective service of process upon the Company, in any such suit, action or proceeding, and service of process upon the Placement Agent mailed by certified mail to the Placement Agent’s address shall be deemed in every respect effective service process upon the Placement Agent, in any such suit, action or proceeding. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Company agrees that neither the Placement Agent nor its Affiliates, and the respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives of the Placement Agent, its Affiliates and each other person, if any, controlling the Placement Agent or any of its Affiliates, shall have any liability (whether direct or indirect, in contract or tort or otherwise) to the Company for or in connection with the engagement and transaction described herein except for any such liability for losses, claims, damages or liabilities incurred by us that are finally judicially determined to have resulted from the bad faith or gross negligence of such individuals or entities. If either party shall commence an action or proceeding to enforce any provision of this Agreement, then the prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall be reimbursed by the other party for its reasonable attorney’s fees and other costs and expenses incurred with the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such action or proceeding.

 

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Section 14. General Provisions .

 

(a) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties to this Agreement and supersedes all prior written or oral and all contemporaneous oral agreements, understandings and negotiations with respect to the subject matter hereof. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Engagement Agreement, dated May 25, 2018 (the “ Engagement Agreement ”), between the Company and the Placement Agent shall continue to be effective and the terms therein shall continue to survive and be enforceable by the in accordance with its terms, provided that, in the event of a conflict between the terms of the Engagement Agreement and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail shall continue to be effective and the terms therein shall continue to survive and be enforceable by the Placement Agent in accordance with its terms. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each one of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. This Agreement may not be amended or modified unless in writing by all of the parties hereto, and no condition herein (express or implied) may be waived unless waived in writing by each party whom the condition is meant to benefit. Section headings herein are for the convenience of the parties only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

(b) The Company acknowledges that in connection with the offering of the Securities: (i) the Placement Agent has acted at arms length, are not agents of, and owe no fiduciary duties to the Company or any other person, (ii) the Placement Agent owes the Company only those duties and obligations set forth in this Agreement and (iii) the Placement Agent may have interests that differ from those of the Company. The Company waives to the full extent permitted by applicable law any claims it may have against the Placement Agent arising from an alleged breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the offering of the Securities

 

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If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign below whereupon this instrument, along with all counterparts hereof, shall become a binding agreement in accordance with its terms.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
  WIZE pharma, INC.
  a Delaware corporation
     
  By: /s/ Or Eisenberg
    Name: Or Eisenberg
    Title: CFO & Acting CEO

 

The foregoing Placement Agency Agreement is hereby confirmed and accepted as of the date first above written.

 

THINKEQUITY, A DIVISION OF FORDHAM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

 

By: /s/ Eric Lord  
  Name: Eric Lord  
  Title: Head of Investment Banking  

 

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Schedule A

Excluded Investors

 

Ridge Valley Corporation

Rimon Gold Assets Ltd.

Yaakov Zarachia

Simcha Sadan

Shimshon Fisher

Jonathan Rubini

Noam Danenberg

Roberto Hagag

Haim Tayeb

Philippe Halfon

Yair Goldfinger

Meir Boukris

Daniel Ishay

Hana Harpaz

Mobigo Inc

David Ichai

 

 

C-1

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Wize Pharma, Inc. Announces $4.45 Million Private Placement

 

October 23, 2018

 

HOD HASHARON, Israel -- 10/23/18 – Wize Pharma, Inc. (“Wize Pharma” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: WIZP) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of ophthalmic disorders, today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a group of investors, which will result in gross proceeds to Wize Pharma of approximately $4.45 million, before deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses.

 

The securities issuable upon closing of the offering consist of an aggregate of (i) 3,100,000 shares of common stock, for a purchase price of $1.00 per share, and (ii) 1,350 shares of newly created Series A Preferred Stock (each convertible into 1,000 shares of common stock), for a purchase price of $1,000 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $4,450,000. Investors will also receive (i) Series A warrants to an aggregate of 4,450,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to $1.10 per share, which warrants are exercisable for a period of five years from the issuance date and (ii) Series B warrants to purchase an aggregate of 4,450,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to $1.00 per share, which warrants are exercisable from the issuance date until 20 days following the later of (a) the public announcement of Phase II clinical data for LO2A and (b) six months following the issuance date of such warrants. This private placement is expected to close on October 23, 2018, subject to customary closing conditions.

 

The net proceeds of the offering are expected to be used for advancement of the Company’s development plans for its lead product, LO2A, including completing clinical studies.

 

ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., acted as sole placement agent for the offering.

 

The securities to be offered and sold by Wize Pharma in the private placement are not being registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. Wize Pharma has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the resale of the shares of common stock, including shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock and exercise of the warrants, to be issued in the private placement. Any resale of Wize Pharma securities under such resale registration statement will be made only by means of a prospectus.

 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

 

About Wize Pharma, Inc.

 

Wize Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company currently focused on the treatment of ophthalmic disorders, including dry eye syndrome (“DES”). Wize Pharma has in-licensed certain rights to purchase, market, sell and distribute a formula known as LO2A, a drug developed for the treatment of DES, and other ophthalmological illnesses, including conjunctivochalasis (“CCH”) and Sjögren’s Syndrome. Wize Pharma is currently conducting a Phase II trial of LO2A for patients with CCH and a Phase IV study for LO2A for DES in patients with Sjögren’s. LO2A is currently registered and marketed by its inventor in Germany and Switzerland for the treatment of DES, in Hungary for the treatment of DES and CCH and in the Netherlands for the treatment of DES and Sjögren’s. Wize Pharma’s strategy involves engaging local or multinational distributors to handle the distribution of LO2A.

 

Forward Looking Statements  

 

Wize Pharma cautions you that statements in this press release that are not a description of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words referencing future events or circumstances such as “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” and “will,” among others.. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Wize Pharma’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks related to the substantial debt that we have incurred; our needs for additional financing; our dependence on a single compound, LO2A and on the continuation of our license to commercialize LO2A; our inability to expand our rights under our license of LO2A; the initiation, timing, progress and results of our trials and product candidate development efforts; our ability to advance LO2A into clinical trials or to successfully complete our preclinical studies or clinical trials; our receipt of regulatory approvals for LO2A, and the timing of other regulatory filings and approvals; the clinical development, commercialization and market acceptance of LO2A; our ability to establish and maintain corporate collaborations; the implementation of our business model and strategic plans for our business and product candidates; the scope of protection we are able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering LO2A and our ability to operate our business without infringing the intellectual property rights of others; estimates of our expenses, future revenues, and capital requirements; competitive companies, technologies and our industry; and statements as to the impact of the political and security situation in Israel on our business. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting Wize Pharma is contained under the heading “Risk Factors” included in Wize Pharma’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 29, 2018, and in other filings that Wize Pharma has made and may make with the SEC in the future. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. Wize Pharma does not undertake any obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise , except as may be required by law.