UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 1, 2019

 

Zoned Properties, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Nevada
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

000-51640   46-5198242
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     

14269 N. 87th Street, #205

Scottsdale, AZ

  85260
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (877) 360-8839

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2.)

 

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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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

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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.

 

Stock Redemption Agreement

 

Effective January 1, 2019, Zoned Properties, Inc. (the “Company”), Christopher Carra, Alan Abrams, Clayton Abrams Revocable Trust (the “Clayton Abrams Trust”), and Kyle Abrams Revocable Trust (the “Kyle Abrams Trust” and together with the Clayton Abrams Trust, the “Trusts”) entered into a Stock Redemption Agreement (the “Stock Redemption Agreement”). Prior to entry into the Stock Redemption Agreement, (i) Mr. Carra was the owner 2,028,335 shares of the Company’s common stock, representing approximately 11.6% of the Company’s outstanding shares as of January 1, 2019, and (ii) Mr. Abrams, together with the Trusts (collectively, the “Abrams Affiliates”), owned 3,611,669 shares of the Company’s common stock, representing approximately 20.7% of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of January 1, 2019. Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) rules, each of Messrs. Carra and Abrams was deemed to be a “related person” due solely to their status as significant stockholders of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Stock Redemption Agreement, the parties agreed that the Company would redeem an aggregate of 5,640,004 owned by Mr. Carra and the Abrams Affiliates (the “Stock Redemption”) such that Messrs. Carra and Abrams would no longer be significant and stockholders of the Company and would no longer be deemed to be “related persons” under SEC rules. In exchange for the Stock Redemption, the parties agreed that:

 

The Company, on behalf of Chino Valley Properties, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Chino Valley”), and Broken Arrow Herbal Center, Inc. (“Broken Arrow”), which is owned, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by Messrs. Abrams and Carra, will amend the Broken Arrow CASA (as defined below) to reduce the gross revenue fee payable by Broken Arrow from 10% of gross revenue to 0% of gross revenue,

 

The Company, on behalf of Zoned Arizona Properties, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Zoned Arizona”), and CJK, Inc. (“CJK”), which is owned, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by Messrs. Abrams and Carra, will amend the CJK CASA (as defined below) to reduce the gross revenue fee payable by CJK from 10% of gross revenue to 0% of gross revenue,

 

The Company and Mr. Abrams will amend the convertible debenture dated January 9, 2017 (the “Abrams Debenture”) to extend the maturity date of the Abrams Debenture from January 9, 2022 until January 9, 2030, and

 

Chino Valley and Broken Arrow will amend the Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 (the “Chino Valley Lease”) to increase the monthly base rent payable by Broken Arrow from $35,000 to $40,000.

 

Following effectiveness of the Stock Redemption and the transactions set forth above:

 

Messrs. Carra and Abrams will no longer beneficially own any shares of the Company’s common stock. Accordingly, they will no longer be significant stockholders of the Company or “related persons” under the SEC rules.

 

Broken Arrow will continue to be owned, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by Messrs. Abrams and Carra, and Broken Arrow will continue to be a tenant of the Company.

 

CJK will continue to be owned, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by Messrs. Abrams and Carra, and CJK will continue to be a tenant of the Company.
     
 

The Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 between Chino Valley and Broken Arrow will continue in full force and effect, except as amended by the Chino Valley Lease Amendment (as defined below) to increase the monthly base rent payable by Broken Arrow from $35,000 to $40,000.

 

The Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 between Green Valley Properties, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Green Valley”), and Broken Arrow will continue in full force and effect.

 

The Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement (concerning the Company’s Tempe, Arizona property) dated May 1, 2018 between Zoned Arizona and CJK will continue in full force and effect.

 

The Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 between Kingman Property Group, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and CJK will continue in full force and effect.

 

The foregoing description of the Stock Redemption Agreement is not a complete description of all of the parties’ rights and obligations under the Stock Redemption Agreement, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Stock Redemption Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Broken Arrow Confidential Advisory Services Agreement

 

On January 1, 2019, the Company, on behalf of Chino Valley, and Broken Arrow entered into the First Amendment to Confidential Advisory Services Agreement (the “Broken Arrow CASA Amendment”). The Broken Arrow CASA Amendment amended the Confidential Advisory Services Agreement by and between the Company and Broken Arrow (the “Broken Arrow CASA”) to (i) reduce the gross revenue fee payable by Broken Arrow from 10% to 0%, and (ii) add a $250 hourly advisory fee payable by Broken Arrow.

 

Except as set forth herein, the terms of the Broken Arrow CASA remain in full force and effect.

 

The foregoing description of the Broken Arrow CASA Amendment is not a complete description of all of the parties’ rights and obligations under the Broken Arrow CASA Amendment, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Broken Arrow CASA Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this current report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Amendment to CJK Confidential Advisory Services Agreement

 

On January 1, 2019, the Company, on behalf of Zoned Arizona, and CJK entered into the First Amendment to Confidential Advisory Services Agreement (the “CJK CASA Amendment”). The CJK CASA Amendment amended the Confidential Advisory Services Agreement by and between the Company and CJK (the “CJK CASA”) to (i) reduce the gross revenue fee payable by CJK from 10% to 0%, and (ii) add a $250 hourly advisory fee payable by CJK.

 

Except as set forth herein, the terms of the CJK CASA remain in full force and effect.

 

The foregoing description of the CJK CASA Amendment is not a complete description of all of the parties’ rights and obligations under the CJK CASA Amendment, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the CJK CASA Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.3 to this current report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Amendment to Abrams Convertible Debenture

 

On January 9, 2017, the Company issued the Abrams Debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 in favor of Mr. Abrams, in exchange for receipt from Mr. Abrams of $2,000,000. On January 2, 2019, the Company and Mr. Abrams entered into an amendment of the Abrams Debenture (the “Debenture Amendment”), pursuant to which the parties agreed to extend the maturity date of the Abrams Debenture from January 9, 2022 to January 9, 2030. Except as set forth herein, the terms of the Abrams Debenture remain in full force and effect.

 

The foregoing description of the Debenture Amendment is not a complete description of all of the parties’ rights and obligations under the Debenture Amendment and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Debenture Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.4 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Chino Valley Lease Amendment

 

On January 1, 2019, Chino Valley and Broken Arrow entered into that the First Amendment to the Chino Valley Lease (the “Chino Valley Lease Amendment”), pursuant to which the monthly base rent was increased from $35,000 to $40,000. Except as set forth herein, the terms of the Chino Valley Lease Amendment remain in full force and effect.

 

The foregoing description of the Chino Valley Lease Amendment is not a complete description of all of the parties’ rights and obligations under the Chino Valley Lease Amendment, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Chino Valley Lease Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.5, to this current report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

On January 3, 2019, the Company issued a press release announcing the Stock Redemption of 32.3% of its outstanding common stock into the Company’s treasury. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in the website is not a part of this current report on Form 8-K.

 

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1   Stock Redemption Agreement effective January 1, 2019 by and among Zoned Properties, Inc., Christopher Carra, Alan B. Abrams, Clayton Abrams Revocable Trust and Kyle Abrams Revocable Trust.
10.2   First Amendment to Confidential Advisory Services Agreement dated January 1, 2019 by and between Zoned Properties, Inc., on behalf of Chino Valley Properties, LLC and Broken Arrow Herbal Center, Inc.
10.3   First Amendment to Confidential Advisory Services Agreement dated January 1, 2019 by and between Zoned Properties, Inc., on behalf of Zoned Arizona Properties, LLC and CJK, Inc.
10.4   Amendment to Convertible Debenture entered into as of January 2, 2019 by and between Zoned Properties, Inc. and Alan Abrams.
10.5   First Amendment to Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated January 1, 2019 by and between Chino Valley Properties, LLC and Broken Arrow Herbal Center, Inc.
99.1   Press Release of Zoned Properties, Inc. dated January 3, 2019.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  ZONED PROPERTIES, INC.
   
Dated: January 3, 2019 /s/ Bryan McLaren
  Bryan McLaren
  Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 10.1

 

STOCK REDEMPTION AGREEMENT

 

THIS STOCK REDEMPTION AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made effective as of January 1, 2019 (the “ Effective Date ”) by and among Zoned Properties, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“ Company ”), and the shareholders set forth on the signature page hereto (“ Sellers ”).

 

RECITALS

 

A. Sellers collectively own an aggregate of 5,640,004 of shares of Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, as set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “ Sellers Shares ”).

 

B. During May 2018, Company entered into lease agreements and confidential advisory services agreements with related-party entities affiliated with the Sellers, including: (a) that certain lease agreement dated May 1, 2018, by and between a company affiliate, Chino Valley Properties, LLC (“ Chino Valley ”), as landlord, and Broken Arrow Herbal Center, Inc. (“ Broken Arrow ”), as tenant (“ Chino Valley Lease ”); (b) that certain lease agreement dated May 1, 2018, by and between a company affiliate, Zoned Arizona Properties, LLC (“ Zoned Arizona ”), as landlord, and CJK, Inc. (“ CJK ”), as tenant (“ CJK Lease, ” collectively with Chino Valley Lease the “ Leases ”); (c) that certain confidential advisory services agreement, dated May 1, 2018, by and between Chino Valley and Broken Arrow (“ Broken Arrow CASA ”); and that certain confidential advisory services agreement, dated May 1, 2018, by and between Zoned Arizona and CJK (“ CJK CASA ,” collectively with Chino Advisory agreement the “ Advisory Agreements ”).

 

C. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreements, each of Broken Arrow and CJK agreed to pay, respectively, the Company ten percent (10%), respectively, of Broken Arrow’s and CJK’s gross revenue (“ Gross Revenue Fee ”).

 

D. Broken Arrow and CJK each desire to amend the Advisory Agreements to reduce the Gross Revenue Fee to 0% in exchange for Company redeeming the 5,640,004 Sellers Shares.

 

E. To determine whether redeeming the Sellers Shares was in the best interests of Company and its shareholders, in October 2018, Company’s Board of Directors approved the formation of an independent special committee of the board of directors (“ Special Committee ”), engaged of its independent directors.

 

F. After review and analysis of various considerations, the Special Committee approved entering into the amendment to the Advisory Agreements in exchange for, among other items, redemption of all 5,640,004 of Sellers Shares.

 

G. Company intends to redeem all Sellers Shares, and Sellers intend to sell Sellers Shares upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

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H. Sellers and Company desire to memorialize in this Agreement their mutual agreement regarding the redemption of the Shares.

 

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants and the promises contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, do hereby agree as follows:

 

AGREEMENT

 

1. Stock Redemption . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Sellers hereby agree to convey, transfer, and assign to Company and Company hereby agrees to redeem from Sellers the Sellers Shares, free and clear of any and all Liens, for the Redemption Consideration. Sellers hereby agree that this Agreement is and will be irrevocable and will survive and will not be affected by the subsequent death, disability, incapacity, bankruptcy or insolvency of Sellers. Upon Sellers’ execution of this Agreement, Sellers will deliver to Company for cancellation the original stock certificate(s) representing the Sellers Shares, duly endorsed for transfer to Company.

 

As used herein, “ Lien ” means any mortgage, lien (statutory or otherwise), security interest, charge, adverse right, interest or claim, pledge, license, option, conditional sales contract, assessment, levy, easement, covenant, condition, reservation, hypothecation, restriction, title defect, exception, limitation, charge, possibility of reversion, right of refusal, voting trust or agreement, proxy, marital or community property interest, or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever.

 

(a) Redemption Consideration . Upon receipt by Company of all original stock certificates representing and evidencing the Sellers Shares, duly endorsed for transfer or accompanied by stock transfer powers or other appropriate transfer instruments duly executed in blank or in favor of Company (or affidavits of lost or misplaced certificates evidencing the same) and otherwise in a form acceptable for transfer on the books and records of Company (the “ Original Certificates ”), the Parties shall enter into the following agreements (collectively, the “ Redemption Consideration ”):

 

(i) Amend the Advisory Agreements by entering into that certain First Amendment to the Broken Arrow CASA, whereby Company shall reduce the Gross Revenue Fee from 10% of gross revenue to 0% of gross revenue. Company shall also enter into that certain First Amendment to the CJK CASA whereby Company shall reduce the Gross Revenue Fee from 10% of gross revenue to 0% of gross revenue.

 

(ii) Amend that certain Convertible Debenture dated January 9, 2017, by and between Company and Alan Abrams, by extending the Maturity Date from January 9, 2022 until January 9, 2030.

 

(iii) Amend the Chino Valley Lease by entering into that certain First Amendment to the Chino Valley Lease whereby Company shall increase its base rent from $35,000 per month to $40,000 per month plus any applicable fees and taxes to be adjusted with base rent.

 

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(b) Title . Title to Sellers Shares shall pass to Company upon execution of this Agreement and the payment of the Purchase Price for Sellers Shares as provided in this Section 1 .

 

(c) Representations and Warranties of Sellers . Sellers hereby represent and warrant as follows to Company, knowing that Company is relying on the statements contained herein as a basis for entering into this Agreement with Sellers on the terms hereof:

 

(i) Sellers are the record and beneficial owners of the Sellers Shares and hold the Sellers Shares free and clear of any lien, encumbrance, pledge, charge, or claim whatsoever (except for such liens, encumbrances, pledges, charges, or claims held by Company) with all requisite right and power to sell, assign, transfer, and deliver the Sellers Shares to Company. Upon execution of this Agreement, Company will have good, valid, marketable title to the Sellers Shares, free and clear of any lien, claim, charge, encumbrance, limitation, agreement, and restriction whatsoever.

 

(ii) There are no actions, suits, proceedings, or claims pending or threatened with respect to or in any manner affecting the ownership of the Sellers Shares by Sellers, or that are reasonably likely to prohibit or restrain the ability of Sellers to enter into this Agreement or consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

(iii) Each Seller has the full legal right, power, and all authority required to enter into and perform such Seller’s obligations under this Agreement and otherwise carry out his or its obligations hereunder. No approval or consent of any governmental or regulatory authority or other third party is necessary in connection herewith. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Sellers has been duly authorized by all requisite action by each Seller. This Agreement constitutes and, upon execution and delivery, will constitute a valid and binding agreement and obligation of Sellers, enforceable against them in accordance with its terms.

 

(iv) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not conflict with, violate, or result in the breach by Sellers of, or constitute a default under (or an event that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default), or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration (or cause any acceleration of any obligation with respect to any specific provision), or cancellation (with or without notice, lapse of time or both) of, any credit facility, material loan, mortgage, lien, agreement, contract, instrument, order, judgment, award, decree, or any other restriction of any kind or character to which any material assets or properties of Sellers is subject or by which Sellers are bound. Nothing related to this Agreement results in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment, injunction, decree or other restriction of any court or governmental authority to which Sellers are subject (including federal and state securities laws and regulations).

 

(v) Sellers have such knowledge and experience in financial and business matter that Sellers are capable of evaluating the merits and risks of redeeming Sellers Shares and of making an informed investment decision with respect thereto.

 

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(vi) Sellers acknowledge and agree that, except as set forth in this Agreement, Sellers have neither received nor are entitled to rely upon any representations or warranties from Company or any shareholder, director, officer, employee, counsel, representative, or agent thereof. Subject to the preceding sentence: (i) Company has made available all additional information that Sellers have requested in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (ii) Sellers have been provided the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from Company concerning the terms and conditions of the redemption of Sellers Shares and this Agreement; (iii) Sellers have been provided the opportunity to obtain any additional information (to the extent Company had such information or could acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense) necessary to verify the accuracy of information otherwise furnished by Company or its officers. Sellers have investigated the sale of Sellers Shares to the extent Sellers deemed necessary or desirable and Company has provided Sellers with any assistance Sellers have requested in connection therewith.

 

(vii) Sellers understand that no governmental agency has made any finding or determination as to the fairness of the sale by Sellers of the Sellers Shares, or this Agreement.

 

(viii) Sellers have been advised and given the opportunity to seek advice from Sellers’ own respective independent legal counsel and other independent professional advisors with respect to this Agreement. Sellers have obtained, to the extent Sellers deemed necessary, Sellers own professional legal, accounting, investment, and tax advice with respect to the risks inherent in retaining or selling the Sellers Shares and the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Sellers further represent and warrant that Sellers have relied solely upon Sellers’ own respective independent legal counsel and professional advisors and/or Sellers’ own respective independent investigation, review, and analysis of the valuation of the Sellers Shares and the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. Sellers are not relying on Company or any of its directors, stockholders, officers, employees, counsel, representatives, or agents for legal, accounting, investment, or tax advice.

 

(ix) Sellers acknowledge and agree that Sellers are receiving fair and adequate consideration for the Sellers’ Shares.

 

Sellers agree that Sellers shall immediately notify Company in writing if any of the above representations and warranties becomes untrue prior to the Closing Date.

 

(d) Representations and Warranties of Company . Company hereby represents and warrants as follows to Sellers, knowing that Sellers are relying on the statements contained herein as a basis for entering into this Agreement with Company on the terms hereof:

 

(i) Company is a duly organized and validly existing corporation and is in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada.

 

(ii) There are no actions, suits, proceedings, or claims pending or threatened that relate directly or indirectly to the redemption of the Shares.

 

(iii) Company has the right to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and no approvals or consent of any governmental or regulatory authority or other third parties is necessary in connection herewith. The execution and delivery by Company of this Agreement has been duly authorized by all requisite Company action. This Agreement constitutes and, upon execution and delivery, will constitute a valid and binding agreement and obligation of Company, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

 

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(iv) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not violate or result in the breach by Company of, or constitute a default under, or conflict with, or cause any acceleration of any obligation with respect to any provision or restriction of any material loan, mortgage, lien, agreement, contract, instrument, order, judgment, award, decree, or any other restriction of any kind or character to which any material assets or properties of Company is subject or by which Company is bound.

 

2. Delivery of Instruments of Transfer . Upon the execution of this Agreement, Sellers shall deliver to Company all Original Certificates. Upon receipt of the Original Certificates and such stock power, Company shall amend its records simultaneously herewith to reflect the changes in the Sellers Shares purchased pursuant to the transactions described herein.

 

3. Severability . If any provision of this Agreement, as applied to any party or any circumstances, is adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same will in no way affect any other provision of this Agreement or the validity or enforceability of this Agreement.

 

4. Confidentiality . Sellers agree to keep the terms of this Agreement (“ Agreement-Related Information ”) in the strictest confidence and not reveal, unless legally compelled to do so, any Agreement-Related Information to any persons except its legal counsel and its financial advisors, and to them only provided that they first agree, for the benefit of Company, to keep Agreement-Related Information confidential. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent Sellers from disclosing Agreement-Related Information to the extent required by a lawfully issued subpoena or duly issued court order; provided that you provide Company with advance written notice and a reasonable opportunity to contest such subpoena or court order. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Company shall file this Agreement publicly with applicable regulatory authorities if required by applicable securities laws.

 

5. Costs and Expenses of Enforcement . In the event of the failure of a party to comply with any provision of this Agreement, such party shall pay any and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees arising out of or resulting from such default (including any fees arising in connection with an appeal), or in pursuing any remedy hereunder or by the laws of the state of Arizona, whether such remedy is pursued by filing suit or otherwise.

 

6. Interpretation and Construction . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding among the parties pertaining to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings of the parties. No covenant, representation, or condition not expressed in this Agreement shall affect or be deemed to interpret, change, or restrict the express provisions hereof. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by all the parties. The headings in this Agreement are for the convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

 

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7. Benefit . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their permitted successors and assigns.

 

8. Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction . This Agreement and any controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict of law principles. Each party hereto irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of Arizona for the purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement. Each party hereto hereby consents to jurisdiction and agrees that venue shall lie in the state or federal courts within Maricopa County, Arizona with respect to any claim or cause of action arising under or relating to this Agreement. Each party hereto hereby waives any objection based on forum non conveniens and waives any objection to venue in any action instituted hereunder. EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES AND THEREFORE, EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement effective as of the date first set forth above.

 

  COMPANY:
     
  ZONED PROPERTIES, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Bryan McLaren
    Bryan McLaren, Chief Executive Officer

 

  SELLERS:
     
  CLAYTON ABRAMS REVOCABLE TRUST
     
  Sign Name: /s/ Alan B. Abrams
  Print Name: Alan B. Abrams
  Title: Trustee

 

  KYLE ABRAMS REVOCABLE TRUST
   
  Sign Name: /s/ Alan B. Abrams
  Print Name: Alan B. Abrams
  Title: Trustee
     
  /s/ Christopher Carra
  Christopher Carra
     
  /s/ Alan B. Abrams
  Alan B. Abrams

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

Sellers Shares

 

Name   Number of Shares  
Christopher Carra     2,028,335  
         
Alan B. Abrams     3,511,669  
         
Clayton Abrams Revocable Trust     50,000  
Alan B. Abrams, TTEE        
U/A DTD December 6, 2012        
         
Kyle Abrams Revocable Trust     50,000  
Alan B. Abrams, TTEE        
U/A DTD December 6, 2012        

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONFIDENTIAL ADVISORY SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This First Amendment to the Confidential Advisory Services Agreement (the “ Broken Arrow CASA Amendment ”) by and between Zoned Properties, Inc., on behalf of Chino Valley Properties, LLC (the “ Advisor ”) and Broken Arrow Herbal Center, Inc. a non-profit Corporation of Arizona (the “ Company ”) is made this 1 st day of January, 2019 (the “ Effective Date ”). From time to time in this Agreement, the Advisor and the Company may be referred to collectively as the “parties” and each, individually, as a “party.”

 

RECITALS :

 

A. Advisor and Company entered into that certain Confidential Advisory Services Agreement (the “ Broken Arrow CASA ”) executed and effective as of May 1, 2018 for advisory services related to the premises commonly known as 2144 & 2148 N. Road 1 East Chino Valley, AZ 83462.

 

B. The parties each desire to amend the Broken Arrow CASA to reduce the Gross Revenue Fee (as defined in the Broken Arrow CASA) from 10% to 0%, and to add an additional $250.00 hourly advisory fee.

 

C. Pursuant to Section 16 of the Broken Arrow CASA, any modifications to the Broken Arrow CASA must be in writing and signed by both parties.

 

D. Advisor and Company in executing the signature page attached hereto desire to reduce the Gross Revenue Fee in the Broken Arrow CASA from 10% to 0% and to add an additional $250.00 hourly advisory fee.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which is acknowledged, the Parties agree to the following changes to the Broken Arrow CASA:

 

AGREEMENT

 

1. Amendment to Section 3. As of the Effective Date, the Broken Arrow CASA is amended to delete Section 3 in its entirety and to replace it with the following:

 

3. Compensation

 

3.1 Hourly Standard Fee. As payment for services rendered by the Advisor to the Company under this Agreement, Company shall pay to Advisor an hourly fee equal to $250.00 per hour for services as requested (the “ Hourly Standard Fee ”). The Hourly Standard Fee shall be paid by Company to Advisor on a monthly basis within ten (10) business days following the end of the immediately preceding calendar month.

 

3.2 Gross Revenue Fee . As further consideration for the services rendered by Advisor to the Company under this Agreement, Company shall pay to Advisor a revenue fee equal to zero percent (0%) of the Company’s gross revenue (“ Revenue Fee ”). The Revenue Fee shall be paid on a monthly basis, no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the end of the immediately preceding calendar month, and the amount of such monthly payment of the Revenue Fee shall be equal to the product of (a) zero percent (0%), multiplied by (b) the Company’s gross revenue for such immediately preceding calendar month. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the filing of the Company’s federal or state tax returns, (i) Company shall calculate the Revenue Fee based on the amount of the Company’s gross revenue reported on such federal or state tax returns, and (ii), if the amount of such calculation is greater than the sum of all monthly Revenue Fees payable to Advisor under this Agreement, Company shall pay to Advisor the amount of such difference, which amount is in addition to all monthly Revenue Fees due to Advisor under this Agreement.

 

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3.3 Late fees . All late payments shall bear interest at the monthly rate equal one and one-half percent (1.5%), calculated daily and compounded monthly.

 

3.4 No Setoff . In no event shall Company withhold payment of any amounts or fees due and payable under this Agreement by reason of any setoff of any claim or dispute with Advisor.

 

3.5 No Withholdings . The Company shall make no withholdings from any compensation paid under this Agreement to the Advisor, such as for federal or state income taxes, Social Security or Medicare taxes. The Company shall provide the Advisor an IRS Form 1099 for all compensation paid to the Advisor under this Agreement. The Advisor agrees that the Company shall not be liable for any tax obligations the Advisor may incur with respect to any payment under this Agreement, and specifically agrees to hold the Company harmless from any such obligation. The Advisor further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, consistent with the terms of this Agreement, from any efforts by any governmental unit or authority that may seek to collect from the Company any taxes related to any payment to the Advisor made pursuant to this Agreement.

 

3.6 Expenses . All expenses incurred by the Advisor in performing the services under this Agreement shall be incurred solely by the Advisor. The Company will reimburse the Advisor for reasonable, pre-approved expenses associated with the Advisor’s providing of the services.

 

2.  Defined Terms . Terms in this Broken Arrow CASA Amendment shall have the same meaning as such terms have in the Broken Arrow CASA unless otherwise noted in this Broken Arrow CASA Amendment.

 

3.  Recitals . The Parties hereto hereby agree and acknowledge that the Recitals to this Broken Arrow CASA Amendment shall be incorporated and made part of this Broken Arrow CASA Amendment as if fully set forth herein.

 

4.  Miscellaneous . This Broken Arrow CASA Amendment, together with the Broken Arrow CASA as amended hereby, contains the entire agreement and understanding among the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, inducements, and conditions, express or implied, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof. The express terms hereof control and supersede any course of performance and/or usage of the trade inconsistent with any of the terms hereof. No provision of this Broken Arrow CASA Amendment may be amended or modified, except by a written instrument executed by both parties. This Broken Arrow CASA Amendment and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall exclusively be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, notwithstanding any Arizona or other conflict-of-law provisions to the contrary. This Broken Arrow CASA Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original as against any party whose signature appears thereon, and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. This Broken Arrow CASA Amendment shall become binding when one or more counterparts hereof, individually or taken together, shall bear the signatures of all of the parties reflected hereon as the signatories. Any photographic or xerographic copy of this Broken Arrow CASA Amendment, with all signatures reproduced on one or more sets of signature pages, shall be considered for all purposes as if it were an executed counterpart of this Broken Arrow CASA Amendment. Signatures may be given by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and such signatures shall be fully binding on the party sending the same.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Broken Arrow CASA Amendment as of the date first set forth above.

 

COMPANY:  
   
BROKEN ARROW HERBAL CENTER, INC.  
   
By: /s/ Christopher Carra  
Name: Christopher Carra  
Title:   Board Member  
     
ADVISOR:  
   
ZONED PROPERTIES, INC.  
   
By: /s/ Bryan McLaren  
Name: Bryan McLaren  
Title:   President + CEO  

 

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Exhibit 10.3

 

FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONFIDENTIAL ADVISORY SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This First Amendment to the Confidential Advisory Services Agreement (the “ CJK CASA Amendment ”) by and between Zoned Properties, Inc., on behalf of Zoned Arizona Properties, LLC (the “ Advisor ”) and CJK, Inc., a non-profit Corporation of Arizona (the “ Company ”) is made this 1 st day of January, 2019 (the “ Effective Date ”). From time to time in this Agreement, the Advisor and the Company may be referred to collectively as the “parties” and each, individually, as a “party.”

 

RECITALS :

 

A. Advisor and Company entered into that certain Confidential Advisory Services Agreement (the “ CJK CASA ”) executed and effective as of May 1, 2018 for advisory services related to the premises commonly known as 410 S. Madison Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281.

 

B. The parties each desire to amend the CJK CASA to reduce the Gross Revenue Fee (as defined in the CJK CASA) from 10% to 0%, and to add an additional $250.00 hourly advisory fee.

 

C. Pursuant to Section 16 of the CJK CASA, any modifications to the CJK CASA must be in writing and signed by both parties.

 

D. Advisor and Company in executing the signature page attached hereto desire to reduce the Gross Revenue Fee in the CJK CASA from 10% to 0% and to add an additional $250.00 hourly advisory fee.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which is acknowledged, the Parties agree to the following changes to the CJK CASA:

 

AGREEMENT

 

1. Amendment to Section 3. As of the Effective Date, the CJK CASA is amended to delete Section 3 in its entirety and to replace it with the following:

 

3. Compensation

 

3.1 Hourly Standard Fee. As payment for services rendered by the Advisor to the Company under this Agreement, Company shall pay to Advisor an hourly fee equal to $250.00 per hour for services as requested (the “ Hourly Standard Fee ”). The Hourly Standard Fee shall be paid by Company to Advisor on a monthly basis within ten (10) business days following the end of the immediately preceding calendar month.

 

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3.2 Gross Revenue Fee . As further consideration for the services rendered by Advisor to the Company under this Agreement, Company shall pay to Advisor a revenue fee equal to zero percent (0%) of the Company’s gross revenue (“ Revenue Fee ”). The Revenue Fee shall be paid on a monthly basis, no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the end of the immediately preceding calendar month, and the amount of such monthly payment of the Revenue Fee shall be equal to the product of (a) zero percent (0%), multiplied by (b) the Company’s gross revenue for such immediately preceding calendar month. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the filing of the Company’s federal or state tax returns, (i) Company shall calculate the Revenue Fee based on the amount of the Company’s gross revenue reported on such federal or state tax returns, and (ii), if the amount of such calculation is greater than the sum of all monthly Revenue Fees payable to Advisor under this Agreement, Company shall pay to Advisor the amount of such difference, which amount is in addition to all monthly Revenue Fees due to Advisor under this Agreement.

 

3.3 Late fees . All late payments shall bear interest at the monthly rate equal one and one-half percent (1.5%), calculated daily and compounded monthly.

 

3.4 No Setoff . In no event shall Company withhold payment of any amounts or fees due and payable under this Agreement by reason of any setoff of any claim or dispute with Advisor.

 

3.5 No Withholdings . The Company shall make no withholdings from any compensation paid under this Agreement to the Advisor, such as for federal or state income taxes, Social Security or Medicare taxes. The Company shall provide the Advisor an IRS Form 1099 for all compensation paid to the Advisor under this Agreement. The Advisor agrees that the Company shall not be liable for any tax obligations the Advisor may incur with respect to any payment under this Agreement, and specifically agrees to hold the Company harmless from any such obligation. The Advisor further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, consistent with the terms of this Agreement, from any efforts by any governmental unit or authority that may seek to collect from the Company any taxes related to any payment to the Advisor made pursuant to this Agreement.

 

3.6 Expenses . All expenses incurred by the Advisor in performing the services under this Agreement shall be incurred solely by the Advisor. The Company will reimburse the Advisor for reasonable, pre-approved expenses associated with the Advisor’s providing of the services.

 

2.  Defined Terms . Terms in this CJK CASA Amendment shall have the same meaning as such terms have in the CJK CASA unless otherwise noted in this CJK CASA Amendment.

 

3.  Recitals . The Parties hereto hereby agree and acknowledge that the Recitals to this CJK CASA Amendment shall be incorporated and made part of this CJK CASA Amendment as if fully set forth herein.

 

4.  Miscellaneous . This CJK CASA Amendment, together with the CJK CASA as amended hereby, contains the entire agreement and understanding among the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, inducements, and conditions, express or implied, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof. The express terms hereof control and supersede any course of performance and/or usage of the trade inconsistent with any of the terms hereof. No provision of this CJK CASA Amendment may be amended or modified, except by a written instrument executed by both parties. This CJK CASA Amendment and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall exclusively be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, notwithstanding any Arizona or other conflict-of-law provisions to the contrary. This CJK CASA Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original as against any party whose signature appears thereon, and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. This CJK CASA Amendment shall become binding when one or more counterparts hereof, individually or taken together, shall bear the signatures of all of the parties reflected hereon as the signatories. Any photographic or xerographic copy of this CJK CASA Amendment, with all signatures reproduced on one or more sets of signature pages, shall be considered for all purposes as if it were an executed counterpart of this CJK CASA Amendment. Signatures may be given by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and such signatures shall be fully binding on the party sending the same.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this CJK CASA Amendment as of the date first set forth above.

 

COMPANY:

 

CJK, INC.

 

By: /s/ Christopher Carra  
Name: Christopher Carra  
Title: Board Member  

 

ADVISOR:

 

ZONED PROPERTIES, INC.

 

By: /s/ Bryan McLaren  
Name: Bryan McLaren  
Title: President + CEO  

 

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Exhibit 10.4

 

AMENDMENT TO CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE

 

This amendment (the “ Amendment ”) is made and entered into as of January 2, 2019 (“ Effective Date ”), by and between Zoned Properties, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“ Company ”), and Alan Abrams, an Arizona resident, or registered assigns (the “ Holder ”). From time to time herein, Holder and Company may be referred to collectively as the “Parties,” and each individually as a “Party.” Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Original Note (as defined below).

 

RECITALS

 

A. Company and Holder are parties to that certain Convertible Debenture, dated January 9, 2017, in the original aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 (the “ Original Note ”).

 

B. The Parties desire to amend the Original Note to extend the Maturity Date of the Note from January 9, 2022 (“ Original Maturity Date ”) to January 9, 2030 (“ Extended Maturity Date ”).

 

C. Pursuant to Section 11 of the Original Note, the Original Note may only be amended if such amendment is set forth in a writing executed by Holder.

 

D. The Company and Holder in executing the signature page attached hereto desire to enter into this Amendment to extend the maturity date of the Original Note from the Original Maturity Date to the Extended Maturity Date.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

AGREEMENT

 

1. Amendment to Introductory Paragraph. The introductory paragraph of the Original Note is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

 

Zoned Properties, Inc. , a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) for value received, hereby promises to pay to the order of Alan Abrams, an Arizona resident, or registered assigns (the “Holder”) on the “Maturity Date” as hereinafter defined, at the principal offices of the Company, the principal sum set forth above (the “Principal”), and to pay interest on the outstanding principal sum at the rate of six percent (6.0%) per annum payable quarterly due by the 1st of each quarter following the execution of this agreement (this “Debenture”). The Maturity Date as defined herein shall be thirteen (13) years from the date hereof (i.e. January 9, 2030). Interest shall commence accruing on the date hereof, be computed on the basis of a 365-day year and the actual number of days elapsed, and shall be payable with the Principal at the Maturity Date. All payments due hereunder, shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America. Provided that any payment otherwise due on a Saturday, Sunday or legal Bank holiday may be paid on the following business day. In the event that for any reason whatsoever any interest or other consideration payable with respect to this Debenture shall be deemed to be usurious by a court of competent jurisdiction under the laws of the State of Nevada or the laws of any other state governing the repayment hereof, then so much of such interest or other consideration as shall be deemed to be usurious shall be held by the holder as security for the repayment of the principal amount hereof and shall otherwise be waived.”

 

 

 

 

2. Effect on Original Note and Other Documents Except as amended by the terms of this Amendment, the terms and conditions of the Original Note and all other documents and agreements entered into between Company and Holder in connection with the Original Note shall remain in full force and effect.

 

3. No Waiver . No failure on the part of Holder to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right, power, or remedy under the Original Note or this Amendment shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or remedy by Holder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, or remedy. All remedies under the Original Note and this Amendment are cumulative and are not exclusive of any other remedies provided by law. Holder shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under the Original Note or this Amendment unless such waiver shall be in writing and signed by Holder.

 

4. Recitals . The Parties hereto hereby agree and acknowledge that the Recitals to this Amendment shall be incorporated and made part of this Amendment as if fully set forth herein.

 

5. Miscellaneous . This Amendment, together with the Original Note as amended hereby, contains the entire agreement and understanding among the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, inducements, and conditions, express or implied, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof. The express terms hereof control and supersede any course of performance and/or usage of the trade inconsistent with any of the terms hereof. No provision of this Amendment may be amended or modified, except by a written instrument executed by the party against whom such amendment or modification is sought to be enforced. This Amendment and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, notwithstanding any Arizona or other conflict-of-law provisions to the contrary. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original as against any party whose signature appears thereon, and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. This Amendment shall become binding when one or more counterparts hereof, individually or taken together, shall bear the signatures of all of the parties reflected hereon as the signatories. Any photographic or xerographic copy of this Amendment, with all signatures reproduced on one or more sets of signature pages, shall be considered for all purposes as if it were an executed counterpart of this Amendment. Signatures may be given by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and such signatures shall be fully binding on the party sending the same.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the date first set forth above.

 

  COMPANY:
   
  ZONED PROPERTIES, INC.
  a Nevada corporation
   
  By: /s/ Bryan McLaren
    Bryan McLaren, Chief Executive Officer
   
  HOLDER:
   
  /s/ Alan Abrams
  Alan Abrams

 

(Signature Page to Amendment to Convertible Promissory Note)

 

 

Exhibit 10.5

 

FIRST AMENDMENT TO Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility

Triple Net (NNN) LEASE AGREEENT

 

This First Amendment to the Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement (the “Amendment”) is made this 1 st day of January, 2019, by and between Chino Valley Properties, LLC (the “Landlord”) and Broken Arrow Herbal Center, Inc. (the “Tenant”), collectively (the “Parties”).

 

RECITALS

 

A. Landlord and Tenant entered into a Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement (the “Chino Valley Lease”) executed and effective as of May 1, 2018 for the premises commonly known as 2144 and 2148 North Road 1 East Chino Valley, Arizona 83462 (the “Premises”).

 

B. The parties hereto desire to amend the Chino Valley Lease to change the Base Rent and applicable fees and taxes effective as of January 1, 2019 (the “Effective Date”).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

AMENDMENT

 

1.   Defined Terms . Terms in this Amendment shall have the same meaning as such terms have in the Chino Valley Lease unless otherwise noted in this Amendment.

 

2.   Amendment . As of the Effective Date, the Chino Valley Lease is amended to delete Exhibit B in its entirety and to replace it with the following:

 

Exhibit B : Rental Payment Schedule

 

1-JAN   BASE RENT   $ 40,000.00  
    Monthly 2019 - Base Rent        
             
1-JAN   RENTAL TAX   $ 1,200.00  
    Monthly 2019 - 3%        
             
1-JAN   PROPERTY TAXES   $ 2,061.26  
    Monthly 2019 - 1/12 of Annual        

 

3.  Ratification . Landlord and Tenant each hereby reaffirm its rights and obligations under the Chino Valley Lease as modified by this Amendment. In the event of a conflict or ambiguity between the Chino Valley Lease and this Amendment, the terms and provisions of this Amendment shall control.

 

 

 

4.  Counterparts . This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of such counterparts shall constitute one Amendment. Execution copies of this Amendment may be delivered by email, and the parties hereto agree to accept and be bound by scanned signatures transmitted via email hereto, which signatures shall be considered as original signatures with the transmitted Amendment having the same binding effect as an original signature on an original Amendment. 

 

Chino Valley Properties, LLC

 

Broken Arrow Herbal Center, Inc.

         
By: /s/ Bryan McLaren   By: /s/ Christopher Carra
Name: Bryan McLaren   Name: Christopher Carra
Title: Authorized Agent   Title: Board Member

 

ACCEPTED AND AGREED:  
   
/s/ Alan Abrams  
Alan Abrams  
   
/s/ Christopher Carra  
Christopher Carra  

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Zoned Properties Redeems 32.3% of Outstanding Shares into Company Treasury

 

Eliminates Tenant Related Party Relationships

 

Management to Focus on Business Growth and Diversification

 

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoned Properties, Inc. (OTCQX: ZDPY) (“Zoned Properties”), a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to identify, develop and lease sophisticated, safe and sustainable properties in emerging industries, including the licensed medical marijuana industry, today announced the completion of a 32.3% common stock redemption as consideration for amending agreements with its primary tenant and client in Arizona, Hana Meds.

 

Under the agreements, Zoned Properties will receive approximately 5.64 million shares of its common stock, or 32.3% of the shares outstanding, back into the treasury in exchange for providing Hana Meds with payment optionality for its advisory services. Amendments have been executed for Zoned Properties’ licensed medical marijuana facilities in Chino Valley, Arizona and Tempe, Arizona effective January 1, 2019. Zoned Properties plans to hold the redeemed shares in the Treasury, and leverage its new capital structure to advance business growth, diversification, and partnerships. All related party relationships between Zoned Properties and its tenants have been eliminated as a result of the completed transaction.

 

Zoned Properties and Hana Meds will continue their long-term strategic advisory relationship, under which Zoned Properties will continue to assist Hana Meds in aspects of building and facility performance in an effort to increase efficiency, sustainability and profitability. Under the terms of the amended agreements, Hana Meds will tender payment for any advisory services in the form of hourly advising fees in lieu of fees previously based on 10% of gross revenues.

 

“The return of 32.3% of our outstanding stock provides us with an immediate boost to our balance sheet and returns value to our shareholders,” commented Bryan McLaren, Chief Executive Officer. “A special committee of the Board of Directors was established to consider this transaction, and as part of this review, an independent, third-party financial advisory firm was hired to analyze the transaction.”

 

“We anticipate 2019 to be a year of tremendous business growth and diversification for Zoned Properties,” added Mr. McLaren. “Licensed operators in the regulated cannabis industry are recognizing the critical importance and complexity of navigating zoning and development requirements for regulated cannabis facilities. Zoning, permitting, and development can be some of the most challenging areas for these start-up businesses and are often underestimated. Our proven track record of successfully navigating local zoning challenges and overcoming permitting and development requirements puts us in a unique position to provide real estate services to licensed cannabis operators across the country. By leveraging our recognized expertise with licensed medical marijuana operators, we intend to pioneer the zoning and development process for the regulated cannabis industry.”

 

About Zoned Properties, Inc. (ZDPY):

 

Zoned Properties is a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to identify, develop, and lease sophisticated, safe, and sustainable properties in emerging industries, including the licensed medical marijuana industry. Zoned Properties is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, the Forbes Real Estate Council, and the U.S. Green Building Council. Zoned Properties focuses on the strategic development of commercial properties that face unique zoning challenges; identifying solutions that could potentially have a major impact on cash flow and property value. Zoned Properties targets commercial properties that can be acquired and re-zoned or permitted for specific purposes. Zoned Properties does not grow, harvest, sell or distribute cannabis or any substances regulated under United States law such as the Controlled Substances Act.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “potential,” “continue” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, and there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors, risks and uncertainties are discussed in Zoned Properties’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors should not place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond Zoned Properties’ control which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects Zoned Properties’ current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. Zoned Properties assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.