As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 17, 2023

Registration No. 333-          

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM S-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

 

reAlpha Tech Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   6500   86-3425507
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 100

Dublin, OH 43017

(707) 732-5742

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices) 

 

 

 

Giri Devanur

Chief Executive Officer

reAlpha Tech Corp.

6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 100

Dublin, OH 43017

Tel.: (707) 732-5742

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 

 

 

With copies to:

 

Nimish Patel, Esq.

Blake Baron, Esq.

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP

437 Madison Ave., 25th Floor

New York, New York 10022

Tel.: (212) 509-7239

 

 

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this registration statement is declared effective.

 

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The registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and we are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

Preliminary Prospectus   Subject to Completion, dated April 17, 2023

 

41,666,554 shares of common stock 

 

 

 

reAlpha Tech Corp.

 

 

 

This prospectus relates to the registration of the resale of up to 41,666,554 shares of our common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “common stock”), by our stockholders identified in this prospectus, or their permitted transferees (the “Registered Stockholders”), in connection with our direct listing (the “Direct Listing”) on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”).

 

Unlike an initial public offering, the resale by the Registered Stockholders is not being underwritten by any investment bank. The Registered Stockholders may, or may not, elect to sell their shares of common stock covered by this prospectus, as and to the extent they may determine. The Registered Stockholders may offer, sell or distribute all or a portion of the securities hereby registered publicly or through private transactions at prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. We are required to pay certain costs, expenses and fees in connection with the registration of these securities, including with regard to compliance with state securities or “blue sky” laws. The Registered Stockholders will bear all commissions and discounts, if any, attributable to their sale of shares of common stock (see the “Plan of Distribution” section). If the Registered Stockholders choose to sell or distribute, as applicable, their shares of common stock, we will not receive any proceeds from the sale or distribution, as applicable, of shares of our common stock by the Registered Stockholders.

 

Prior to this Direct Listing, no public market has existed for our common stock. We intend to apply to have our common stock listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “[●]. If our application is not approved or we otherwise determine that we will not be able to secure the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq, we will not complete this Direct Listing. This listing is a condition to the offering. No assurance can be given that our application will be approved and that our common stock will ever be listed on Nasdaq. If our listing application is not approved by Nasdaq, we will not be able to consummate the offering and will terminate this Direct Listing.

 

We will be deemed to be a “controlled company” under the Nasdaq listing rules because Giri Devanur, our chief executive officer and Chairman, owns 65.0% of our outstanding common stock. As a controlled company, we are not required to comply with certain of Nasdaq’s corporate governance requirements. We do not currently intend to take advantage of any of these exceptions. See “Prospectus Summary — Controlled Company.”

  

Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. Before buying any shares, you should carefully read the discussion of material risks of investing in our common stock in “Risk Factors” beginning on page 13 of this prospectus.

 

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined under U.S. federal securities laws and, as such, are eligible and have elected to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements for this prospectus and for future filings.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

The date of this prospectus is           , 2023.

  

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This prospectus includes forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “seek,” “predict,” “continue,” “possible,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” would” or “should” or, in each case, their negative, or other variations or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They appear in a number of places throughout this prospectus and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, our products, product development, prospects, strategies, the industry in which we operate and potential acquisitions. We derive many of our forward-looking statements from our operating budgets and forecasts, which are based upon many detailed assumptions. While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and, of course, it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and may not be accurate indications of when such performance or results will be achieved. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this prospectus may not occur and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.

 

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this prospectus. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable laws. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

 

You should read this prospectus and the documents that we reference in this prospectus and have filed with the SEC as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part with the understanding that our actual future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances may be materially different from what we expect. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us on the date of this prospectus. Important factors that could cause our results to vary from expectations include, but are not limited to: 

 

  We are employing a business model with a limited track record, which makes our business difficult to evaluate;
     
  We intend to utilize a significant amount of indebtedness in the operation of our business;
     
  Our ability to retain our executive officers and other key personnel of our advisors and their affiliates;
     
  Our investments are and will continue to be concentrated in certain markets and in the single-family properties sector of the real estate industry, thus, exposing us to risk concentrations, which, in turn, exposes us to risk caused by seasonal fluctuations in short-term rental demand and downturns in certain markets or in the single-family properties sector;
     
  We face significant competition in the short-term rental market for guests, which may limit our ability to short-term rent our properties on favorable terms; and

 

  The impact of laws and regulations regarding privacy, data protection, consumer protection, and other matters. Many of these laws and regulations are subject to change and uncertain interpretation, and could result in claims, changes to our business practices, monetary penalties, or otherwise harm our business.

 

By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition, business and prospects may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition, business and prospects are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus, those results may not be indicative of results in subsequent periods.

 

The foregoing does not represent an exhaustive list of matters that may be covered by the forward-looking statements contained herein or risk factors that we are faced with. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve risks and uncertainties, and our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those set forth below under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus. The factors set forth below under “Risk Factors” and other cautionary statements made in this prospectus should be read and understood as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this prospectus. The forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus represent our judgment as of the date of this prospectus. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on such statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained above and throughout this prospectus.

 

You should read this prospectus and the documents that we reference in this prospectus and have filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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Prospectus Summary   1
Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements   i
Risk Factors   13
Trademarks, Service Marks, Copyrights and Tradenames   43
Use of Proceeds   44
Market Information for Securities and Dividend Policy   44
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   45
Business   53
Management   68
Executive Compensation   74
Principal Stockholders   77
Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions   78
Registered Stockholders   79
Description of Securities   84
Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders   88
Plan of Distribution   93
Legal Matters   95
Experts   95
Where You Can Find More Information   95

 

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About this Prospectus

 

This prospectus is part of a registration statement on Form S-1 that we filed with the SEC using a “shelf” registration or continuous offering process. Under this process, the Registered Stockholders may, from time to time, sell the common stock covered by this prospectus in the manner described in the section titled “Plan of Distribution.” Additionally, we may provide a prospectus supplement to add information to, or update or change information contained in, this prospectus, including the section titled “Plan of Distribution.” You may obtain this information without charge by following the instructions under the section titled “Where You Can Find Additional Information” appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. You should read this prospectus and any prospectus supplement before deciding to invest in our common stock. 

 

As of April 17, 2023, we have a total of 42,522,091 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.

 

Certain amounts, percentages, and other figures presented in this prospectus have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals, dollars, or percentage amounts of changes may not represent the arithmetic summation or calculation of the figures that precede them.

 

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

 

This prospectus summary highlights certain information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. As this is a summary, it does not contain all of the information that you should consider in making an investment decision. You should read the entire prospectus carefully, including the information under the sections entitled “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our financial statements and the related notes thereto included in this prospectus, before investing. This prospectus includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Unless the context otherwise requires, we use the terms “reAlpha,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” in this prospectus to refer to reAlpha Tech Corp. and any and all of our subsidiaries.

 

Overview

 

We are an early stage company with a mission to develop and utilize our artificial intelligence focused technology stack to empower retail investor participation in short-term rental properties, which are real estate units listed for a rental term of 31 days or less. People may use vacation rentals for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to: vacation or travel, relocation for an upcoming move, a place to stay while their residence is going through renovations or repairs, extended work trips, special events like weddings or family reunions, temporary work assignments, or seasonal activities. We were founded on the belief that every person should have the access and the freedom to pursue wealth creation through real estate. However, there are significant barriers to entry for the average individual and lucrative returns are currently mainly realized by private equity firms and larger-scale developers. We intend to leverage technology to democratize access to short-term rental investments. To support this goal, we intend to build what we believe would be a new model for property ownership and real estate investment. We believe in simplified wealth creation, access to new markets, diversification, exceptional guest experiences, and community-building network effects.

 

Our Business Model

 

Our business model is built around providing retail investors with the opportunity to participate in short-term rental properties we will acquire by offering interest in each property portfolio. We intend to make that opportunity available pursuant to exempt offerings directed at those retail investors through syndications, which investors we call “Syndicate Members,” as described below. We are focusing on the short term rental industry since it is highly fragmented and is ideal for consolidation from both a real estate and technology and artificial intelligence perspective. According to public filings from Airbnb, Inc. (“Airbnb”), the total market size is estimated to be $1.2T.

 

The Company decided to focus on short-term rentals (vs. long term rentals) because of their profitability. We believe short-term rentals can be more profitable than long-term rentals for three main reasons:

 

Higher rental rates. Short-term rental rates are typically higher than long-term rental rates, especially in popular tourist destinations or during peak travel seasons.

 

Flexibility. With short-term rentals, you have the flexibility to adjust your rental rates and availability based on demand.

 

More tax deductions. Short-term rental owners may be able to deduct more expenses than long-term rental owners, such as cleaning fees, supplies, and utilities.

 

To implement our business model, we plan to acquire properties that satisfy our internal Investment Criteria (as defined below) (the “Target Properties”). Then, if needed, we renovate the Target Properties, prepare them for rent, list them on short-term rental sites and arrange for the Target Properties to be managed, internally or through third-parties. Eventually, we expect such management of the Target Properties will be beneficial for the Company as well as the investors that acquire minority interests through syndications (or through a real estate investment trust, as applicable). We expect that in the future these investors will become Syndicate Members through the purchasing of minority interests in our acquired properties. In addition to managing the property operations, whether internally or through third-parties, we will also manage the financial performance of the asset, such as evaluating if the after-repair value or appreciated value of the property is higher than the purchase price, or whether the property is ready to generate the expected profitability. At this time, we started our first syndication of one of our Orlando properties.

 

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The average person does not:   Proposed solution:
Have access to wholesale real-estate market prices.   As a bulk buyer, we will have access to the wholesale real estate market, which most people do not even know exists. This includes bulk portfolio acquisition strategy.
     
Have the cash for a 25% down payment.   reAlpha has strategic partnerships with lending institutions, which will allow us to close on property acquisitions within two to three weeks rather than the two to three months customary period for property acquisitions.
     
Have the time to buy, renovate and manage an investment property.   reAlpha handles the acquisition, renovation, onboarding and property management. Syndicate Members never have to answer a guest or pick up a paintbrush.
     
Want to deal with a complex mortgage process (personal guarantee, negotiation with lenders, personal credit checks).   reAlpha eliminates the entire process for Syndicate Members. Syndicate Members will never need to give a personal guarantee and their credit will never be checked when financing directly through reAlpha.
     
Qualification + Mortgage Lending Restrictions - Income determines how much an individual can leverage/borrow.   By fractionalizing the ownership process, we expect reAlpha Syndicate Members can own a smaller percentage of a home or group of homes rather than covering an entire down payment and being required to go through loan qualification requirements required by lenders.

 

Through these property acquisition investments, our goal is to obtain: (i) consistent cash flow from short-term tenants; (ii) long-term capital appreciation by leveraging our property’s value after repair and/or renovations in appreciating markets; and (iii) favorable tax treatment of long-term capital gains.

 

To finance these property acquisition investments, we may engage in leverage financing to enhance total returns to our Syndicate Members and investors through a combination of senior financing on our real estate acquisitions, secured facilities, and capital markets financing transactions. We will seek to secure conservatively structured leverage that is long-term, non-recourse, non-mark-to-market financing to the extent obtainable on a cost-effective basis. Our operating policies in respect to credit risk and interest rate risk we may face in connection with these financings include:

 

Credit Risk Management. We may be exposed to various levels of credit and special hazard risk depending on the nature of our assets. We will review and monitor credit risk and other risks of loss associated with each investment and our overall credit risk and levels of provision for loss.

 

Interest Rate Risk Management. We will follow an interest rate risk management policy intended to mitigate the negative effects of major interest rate changes. We intend to minimize our interest rate risk from borrowings by attempting to “match-fund,” which means that we will seek to structure the key terms of our borrowings to generally correspond with the expected holding period of our assets.

 

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Syndicate Member Exempt Offerings

 

To implement our business model, we will purchase Target Properties, as described below, through wholly-owned LLCs that will be formed for each property or group of related properties that are ready to be listed on short term rental sites (as described below in “Business - Business Process for Acquired Properties” below). We expect to utilize a credit line to facilitate funding and acquisition of Target Properties. As we grow and develop additional funding sources, we may set up additional subsidiaries to further facilitate funding and credit opportunities available to us through each of these additional subsidiaries (for more information on our most recent credit facility agreement, refer to the “Recent Developments” section below).

 

During 2023, we started to offer securities to Syndicate Members via a SEC registered broker-dealer managed process under Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act, or directly by the issuer under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D, where only accredited investors are involved. As we transition from properties that have been placed in the market utilizing lines of credit or short-term financing to long-term funding and syndicate membership, we may restructure our holdings. Specifically, we may refinance our property holdings with different lenders that may offer better financing terms after the property has between 3 to 6 months of operation history.

 

However, we expect reAlpha Acquisitions, LLC, one of our subsidiaries, will maintain management control of each of the LLCs. When this phase is implemented, we expect Syndicate Members to collectively buy up to 100% of the newly formed LLC. The offerings by the LLCs of Syndicate Membership will be made after the completion of this Direct Listing, pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation A, Regulation Crowdfunding, Regulation CF or Regulation D, all of which we believe would be available for such offerings and facilitate the utilization of exemptions from registration under federal and state securities laws (see “Recent Developments - First Syndication of the Jasmine property” for more details on our most recent Syndicate Member offering).

 

Our Growth Strategy

 

Our business and growth strategy consists of acquiring Target Properties through the use of our credit facilities, furnish, lightly renovate, if needed, and rent them on the short-term rental market. We will manage, selectively leverage and sell homes located in markets that satisfy our market selection requirements across the United States, as further described below. In the future, we may consider expanding to other favorable global markets. We believe that these markets should offer investors a blend of attractive yields and a prospect for long-term property value appreciation.

 

Market Selection

 

We intend to focus our business efforts on the markets in which Airbnb operates, which include some or all of the following characteristics:

 

  Sufficient inventory to make it feasible to achieve scale in the local market (100 – 500 homes);

 

  Large universities and skilled workforce;

 

  Popular with Airbnb travelers;

 

  Favorable competitive landscape with respect to other institutional residence buyers; and

 

  Hotel room capacity and occupancy rates in given destinations.

 

During our testing phase, we started acquiring properties in our initial geographic market of Dallas, Texas as a proof of concept. Now, we have discontinued our Dallas operations by selling any properties we previously had in that market, and moved into the Orlando, Florida market. We believe that this market offers strong growth in population, jobs, rental rates, and value appreciation. Additionally, we have selected Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, and Panhandle areas in Florida as our next markets.

 

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We will focus on acquiring properties we believe (i) are likely to generate stable cash flows in the short-term rental market and/or (ii) have the potential for long-term capital appreciation, such as those located in neighborhoods with what we see as high growth potential and those available from sellers who are distressed or face time-sensitive deadlines. As a result of the extended time to complete the renovation of properties caused by the current supply chain issues, including labor, material, and furniture shortages, we have shifted the focus of our acquisition strategy to rent-ready homes. This will help us to deploy the properties that we purchase to be onboarded on Airbnb and start generating revenues more quickly as these rent-ready properties do not need any major upgrades. In the future, we may revisit purchasing renovation heavy homes depending on the labor and supply availabilities.

 

We expect to revisit market statistics and market selection criteria on a periodic basis. Selected markets may not necessarily meet every single criterion. In the future, we may choose to enter additional markets such as Florida, California, Texas, New York, Illinois and, eventually, we expect that will expand to other states in the U.S., and subsequently globally. At this time, we have not set a timeline for expansion. We may also evaluate certain additional markets in the future.

 

Investment Criteria

 

We determine our Target Properties utilizing our investment criteria, which evaluates acquisition investments using our proprietary algorithms (the “Investment Criteria”). Investment decisions made pursuant to our Investment Criteria may include single-family homes, multifamily units, experiential properties, resorts, resort communities and others.

 

We plan to have continuously assess property acquisition investments using our Investment Criteria and intend to purchase properties that include, but are not limited to, the following primary characteristics:

 

  Target Properties identified by our reAlpha Score algorithms (described below) are considered for acquisition;

 

  Target Properties with an average of three (3) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms per unit;

 

  Target Properties with an average price range of $250,000 - $600,000 and a repair/improvement budget requirement of less than 20% of the home purchase price; In select markets, this price range may significantly vary.

 

We also intend to regularly consider acquiring properties outside of these ranges depending on market conditions, uniqueness, and condition of the Target Property.

 

Investment Decisions

 

While we will employ our proprietary technology and our real estate professionals to identify suitable properties for acquisition, the Company will be responsible for final decisions. We will use the methodology described below and our bespoke technologies to reach buy or sell decisions. We have developed an investment approach that combines the experience of our management, the reAlpha Score and an approach that emphasizes market research, underwriting standards and down-side analysis of the risks of each investment.

 

To execute our disciplined investment approach, we plan to closely monitor the profit and loss of each investment.

 

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The following is a summary of our methodology for property acquisition:

 

Local Market Research. We will research the acquisition and underwriting of each transaction. The research will focus on finding any “red flags” to acquire a property. These “red flags” include (i) heavy regulation on short-term rentals at a state, county, or homeowner’s association (“HOA”) level; (ii) homes that have been on the market for longer than a year, or (iii) areas where natural disasters are extremely common and damaging. Additionally, we consider things such as tourist numbers and market size, seasonality, walkability, proximity to airports, restaurants and entertainment and events that would attract renters.

 

Underwriting Discipline. We will examine all elements of a potential investment, including, with respect to real property, its location, income-producing capacity, prospects for long-range appreciation, tax considerations and liquidity.

 

Risk Management. Operating or performance risks generally arise at the investment level and often require real estate operating experience to cure, as described in the “Risk Factors” section below. We will review the current operating performance of property investments against our internal projections and provide the oversight necessary to detect and resolve issues as they arise.

 

Asset Management. Prior to the purchase of a property, we will develop a property business strategy, which will be customized based on the acquisition and underwriting data. Our property business strategy is a forecast of the action items to be taken and the capital needed to achieve the targeted returns for a Target Property. The property business strategy includes: (i) offer amount and negotiations, (ii) financing structure, (iii) furniture and design, (iv) achieving the most beneficial holding period for the property, (v) tax strategy and (vi) exit strategy. These strategies will be customized based on data found during the due diligence process for each of Target Property to adapt to economic conditions, seasonality, and the unique factors of each market.

 

Business Process for Acquired Properties

 

Once we have decided to acquire a property using our Investment Criteria, we intend to use the following steps to maximize its value:

 

1.A wholly-owned subsidiary (e.g. wholly-owned LLCs) buys the Target Property using short-term leverage provided by one of our lending partners.

 

2.The wholly-owned subsidiary arranges for the renovation of the purchased Target Property, at the cost of that wholly-owned subsidiary, by one of our preselected national partners after transferring it to the new reAlpha LLC subsidiary.

 

3.Within a period of 4-to-18-months, reAlpha will refinance the Target Property by swapping the short-term loan with a long-term loan from any one of our lending partners. If current market conditions or lending opportunities are poor, we may choose to not refinance or refinance out of the respective target time frame of 4-to-18 months.

 

4.If the after-repair value or appreciated value (within 4 to 18 months after acquisition) of the Target Property is higher than the purchase price, then the remaining money from the equity may be used for purchasing additional properties in the same reAlpha LLC subsidiary for all owners.

 

5.The new reAlpha LLC subsidiary will offer up to 100% of its membership interests for purchase through syndicate membership (or other investment vehicle such as real estate investment trust), as explained above.

 

6.Our Syndicate Members may receive distributions proportional to their membership based on the free cash flows after taxes from the overall performance of the property on Airbnb.

 

7.After the Target Property has generated the target returns the property may be sold to book the profit for the reAlpha LLC subsidiary.

 

8.This profit, if any, may be used to purchase further properties in the same reAlpha LLC subsidiary for our benefit and the benefit of the Syndicate Members. The Syndicate Members may choose to invest further in new properties or redeem their investments.

 

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Although we may sell properties, we intend to hold and manage the properties we acquire for a period of one to six years. The reAlpha LLCs that will manage these properties will receive a gross fee of 15% to 30% of the property’s revenue. The 15-30% fee is of gross receipts generated by the property. “Gross Receipts” means (i) receipts from the short-term or long-term rental of the property; (ii) receipts from rental escalations, late charges and/or cancellation fees; (iii) receipts from tenants for reimbursable operating expenses; (iv) receipts from concessions granted or goods or services provided in connection with the Property or to the tenants or prospective tenants; (v) other miscellaneous operating receipts; and (vi) proceeds from rent or business interruption insurance, excluding (A) tenants’ security or damage deposits until the same are forfeited by the person making such deposits, (B) property damage insurance proceeds, and (C) any award or payment made by any governmental authority in connection with the exercise of any right of eminent domain.

 

As each of our properties reaches what we believe to be its appropriate disposition value, based on internal metrics, we will consider disposing of the property. The determination of when a particular property should be sold or otherwise disposed of will be made after consideration of relevant factors, including prevailing and projected economic conditions, whether the value of the property is anticipated to appreciate or decline substantially, and how any existing leases on a property may impact the potential sales price. The Company will utilize the reAlpha Score to measure properties against set key performance indexes and determine when to objectively dispose of a property. The Company may determine that it is in the best interests of stockholders to sell a property earlier than one year or to hold a property for more than six years. When we determine to sell a particular property, we intend to achieve a selling price that captures the capital appreciation for investors based on then-current market conditions. We cannot assure you that this objective will be realized.

 

Each property will be charged a market rate property disposition fee that are paid by the seller at the time of the sale, consisted of realtor fees and closing costs (taxes and other related costs). This disposition fee should cover property sale expenses such as brokerage commissions, and title, escrow and closing costs upon the disposition and sale of a property. It is expected that this disposition fee charged will range from 6% to 8% of the property sale price. Following the sale of a property, the Company expects to re-invest the proceeds of such sale, minus the property disposition fee described in this paragraph, into more properties for our portfolio and for the Syndicate Members to have the opportunity to invest in.

 

Further, the properties may be also managed by third-party property management firms at the Company’s discretion. The services provided by such third-party property manager would include (i) ensuring compliance with local and other applicable laws and regulations; (ii) handling tenant access to properties; (iii) and any other action deemed necessary by the property manager or desirable for the performance of any of the services under our respective management agreement. These management agreements are subject to an asset management fee between 15% and 30% of the short-term rental gross revenue generated. As we achieve scale in the number of properties owned and operated, we may seek to bring property management in-house. In the event we manage a property, such property management fees would then be retained by us. If a short-term rental property is vacant and not producing rental income, the property management fee will not be paid during any such period of vacancy, including properties managed by third-parties.

 

The operating expenses that each reAlpha LLC will be responsible for, as described above, include, but is not limited to: (i) mortgage principal and interest; (ii) property tax; (iii) homeowner insurance; (iv) utilities; (v) landscaping; (vi) pool maintenance costs; (vii) routine maintenance and repairs; (viii) HOA fees; and (ix) pest control. We will share the expenses related to the short-term rental properties with the Syndicate Members and will bear its own operating and management expenses in proportion to the ownership of the LLC.

 

Our Platform and Technologies

 

reAlpha App (Trademarked as reAlpha M3TM)

 

The reAlpha App is a mobile application we are developing, which, when operational, will allow Syndicate Members to view live the financial metrics and performance of properties they have invested in. Just as you may monitor your stock portfolio and performance on an app like Robinhood, the reAlpha App will give Syndicate Members real-time visibility into their property asset portfolio and performance.

 

The reAlpha App is being designed to support our mission to make real estate ownership accessible and user friendly. When operational, it will fetch property listing data as well as data on short-term rental market trends from multiple third party API providers and display the consolidated data for a particular property in an easily accessible format. The reAlpha app will be a broker-dealer managed marketplace that our Syndicate Members will be able to utilize with ease.

 

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reAlpha HUMINTTM

 

In addition to the artificial intelligence (“AI”) being utilized in our technologies, we added a human factor that analyzes the short-term rental profitability. Qualitative features depend on human analysis and cannot be fetched automatically. That is why we will utilize both internal analysts at reAlpha and freelance analysts.

 

The reAlpha HUMINT app allows property analysts to analyze the property and provide the missing property features together with an estimated reAlpha score. This is used as feedback to improve reAlpha BRAIN AI.

 

BnBGPT

 

BnBGPT is a product that simplifies the process of generating personalized and effective home descriptions. The app is designed for both realtors and hosts, with features that help them save time and money while creating descriptions that stand out in a crowded market. Our GPT powered app for real estate is an essential tool for anyone looking to leave a mark in the real estate industry. By harnessing the power of AI, our app ensures that each description is personalized and effective, giving users a competitive edge in the marketplace.

 

For Realtors. Our app will offer a feature that generates advertising content directly from uploaded images and they can be used by realtors to advertise their properties, eliminating the need for professional copywriters and other costly marketing tools. This makes it easy for realtors to create descriptions that truly capture the essence of a home and highlight its unique features and benefits.

 

For Hosts. Our app will offer features that simplify the process of creating descriptions for Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Our app will automatically organize these descriptions into sections, making it easy to highlight key features of a space and provide important information about guest access. Additionally, we will include the proximity data of attractions near the property (e.g., restaurants, museums, areas of interest for tourists in the area and others), making it easier to highlight those for the host. This helps hosts spend less time writing descriptions and more time focusing on providing a great guest experience.

 

Competition and Competitive Strengths

 

We face competition from different sources in our primary activity of acquiring properties. We believe our competitors in acquiring properties for investment purposes are individual investors, small private investment partnerships looking for one-off acquisitions of investment properties that can either be leased or restored and sold, and larger investors, including private equity funds and other REITs, that are seeking to capitalize on the same market opportunity that we have identified. Our primary competitors in acquiring portfolios include large and small private equity investors, public and private REITs, and other sizable private institutional investors. These same competitors may also compete with us for investors. Competition may increase the prices for properties that we would like to purchase, reduce the amount of rent we may charge for our properties, reduce the occupancy of our portfolio, and adversely impact our ability to achieve attractive total returns. We also face competition from other real estate platform companies such as Roofstock, Inc., Fundrise LLC, Invitation Homes, Pacaso, as well as a range of emerging new entrants. There are a number of established and emerging competitors in the real estate platform market. The market is fragmented, rapidly evolving, competitive, and with relatively low barriers to entry.

 

Although our competitors may be more established and better funded than we are, we believe that our acquisition platform, Investment Criteria, extensive in-market property operations infrastructure, and local expertise in our markets provide us with competitive advantages. We consider our competitive differentiators in our market to primarily be:

 

our focus on the short-term rental market, compared to other established players in the industry that focus on long-term rentals;

 

Syndicate Member rewards program that allows for utilization of properties when they are unoccupied, which is currently being developed;

 

consistent short-term rental income with use of optimum amounts of leverage;

 

our proprietary technology to make objective and strategic investments in property and market selection;

 

lower minimum investment amounts; and

 

favorable tax treatment associated with long-term capital gains.

 

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Intellectual Property

 

The Company is currently developing four technologies. However, this is only part of our technology roadmap. We strive to continue innovating for our benefit and for the benefit of our Syndicate Members by using better wealth-creation tools, as well as generating returns by leveraging new technologies to optimize guest experience.

 

reAlpha BRAINTM & reAlpha Score*

 

 

 

*Patent applied

 

The reAlpha BRAINTM will bring machine learning (“ML”) and AI to the world of short-term rental investment. This platform will utilize a natural language processing (“NLP”) program to scan through large quantities of data regarding properties and ML algorithms to choose the properties that have higher than expected industry standard return on investment. For this, it will gather and integrate a variety of data relevant to the properties from multiple sources including wholesalers, various multiple listing service (“MLS”) data sources, realtors, small Airbnb “mom and pop” operators, and other larger property owners. For instance, it will collect data on the properties’ price, house structure and sale history from different MLS’ listings in the U.S. This data, combined with the information about the neighborhood appeal, accessibility and safety of the neighborhood surrounding the properties enables the algorithm to learn the hidden patterns underlying high return short-term rental investments. This will allow reAlpha to predict how likely a particular property will generate expected profitability. The platform will convey this knowledge by assigning each property with a “reAlpha Score” ranging from 0-100. The higher the value, the more favorable a property is for investment.

 

Currently, the process of analyzing a property as a potential investment typically begins with an email received from real-estate agent’s distribution list to which reAlpha has subscribed. However, we use multiple other sources outside of inbound emails to identify properties. In the email scenario, the reAlpha BRAINTM will include an AI email parser based on NLP that looks for the property of concern within the unstructured email and extracts its street address. This address will then be used to query various data providers for a detailed description of the property’s structure, neighborhood and finances. This ML model, which is being built and will be hosted on the Amazon Sagemaker platform provided by Amazon Web Services (“AWS”), will then calculate the reAlpha Score for that property.

 

The model will also continuously improve and learns over time. As the Company makes its decision to invest in properties, the model will check the effectiveness of its recommendations to reduce false positives and false negatives. As of April 2023, the reAlpha BRAIN has analyzed over 1,500,000 homes.

 

Recent Developments

 

Regulation A Offering

 

We completed our Regulation A+ offering on January 19, 2022, and we raised $8,555,370 as a result of that offering as of January 31, 2023.

 

reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC

 

reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company was formed on May 17, 2022, to hold properties acquired and utilizing financing provided by Churchill Finance I, LLC. reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC, executed a master credit facility worth up to $200 million on August 18, 2022. This credit facility allows a loan-to-cost ratio of up to 80% and is at a fixed rate of 12%. Access to this credit facility will allow us to acquire properties with the intention of utilizing them as short-term rental properties.

 

reAlpha Realty, LLC

 

We have also formed an in-house brokerage, reAlpha Realty, LLC, a subsidiary of reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. (DBA reAlpha Homes) on September 12, 2022. reAlpha Realty, LLC operates out of a new office in Miramar, Florida, reAlpha Realty is led by Designated Broker Jorge Aldecoa, who also serves as President of reAlpha Homes.

 

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Tree Houses Partnership

 

In July 2022, we also signed a partnership with Free Spirit Spheres, a developer of tree houses that can be used for short-term rental. We intend to utilize this partnership for the development of tree houses in the United States for short-term rental to allow guests unique experiences consistent with our brand development strategy.

 

reAlpha Homes and SAIML Capital Pte. Limited

 

On November 17, 2022, reAlpha Homes and SAIML Capital Pte. Limited, a Singapore-based asset management firm, signed a binding term sheet to form a joint venture to invest $40.8 million in equity in rent-ready short-term rental (“STR”) properties. Balaji Swaminathan, who was appointed as a member of our board of directors in April 2023, is the Chief Executive Officer and director of SAIML Capital Pte. Limited. The joint venture, once formed, would have a 51% stake held by reAlpha Homes and a 49% stake held by SAIML. The joint venture planned to make up to $200 million in investments across California, Arizona, Florida, and Tennessee, leveraging the reAlphaBRAIN to identify properties that meet its investment criteria pursuant to the terms and conditions of a definitive joint venture agreement to be entered into on or before January 31, 2023. This joint venture may have also expanded its partnership by contributing an additional $61.2 million of equity, with the potential to invest up to $500 million in STR properties through additional debt financing. As of the date hereof, the definitive joint venture agreement has not been entered into and, therefore, this joint venture has not been formed. Mr. Swaminathan received no compensation under the term sheet while it was outstanding.

 

GEM Global Yield LLC Capital Commitment

 

On December 1, 2022, reAlpha Homes entered into an agreement with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS (“GEM”) a Luxembourg-based private alternative investment group, for a $100 million capital commitment, which includes a share subscription facility of up to $100 million for a 36-month term following a public listing by reAlpha Tech Corp. (the “GEM Agreement”). The Company will have control in terms of timing and, within certain limits, the maximum amount of each individual drawdown. There is no minimum drawdown obligation.

 

Pursuant to the GEM Agreement, the Company can issue a Draw Down Notice (“Draw Down Notice”) at any time (the “Draw Down”), which will trigger the commencement of a Pricing Period (“Pricing Period”). The Pricing Period will last for the following thirty (30) consecutive trading days, and the Draw Down will close on the first trading day following the end of the Pricing Period. GEM will honor Draw Down Notices from the Company based upon a per-share subscription price equal to ninety percent (90%) of the average closing bid price during the Pricing Period (“Purchase Price”).

 

If ninety percent (90%) of the closing bid price on a given pricing period amount is less than the threshold price (or floor price) set by the Company (the “Threshold Price”), then the Investor’s payment obligation under the Draw Down will be reduced by 1/30th, and the closing bid price for that day will not be factored into the Purchase Price calculation. The Threshold Price will be set prior to using this facility. For each Draw Down, the Company may issue a Draw Down Notice for up to four hundred percent (400%) of the average daily trading volume for the Pricing Period.

 

First Syndication of the Jasmine property

 

In March 2023, we opened our first Regulation CF offering listed under reAlpha 612 Jasmine Lane Inc. where we are completing our first syndication through our initial public offering platform, whereby we offered to investors the opportunity to buy fractional minority interest in our property. The minimum offering amount is $388,639 and the maximum is $614,036.50, inclusive of investor payment processing fees. The offering is selling shares of the company which owns the property 612 Jasmine Lane, Davenport, FL 33897. The minimum investment is $500 plus the 2.5% investor transaction fee. We have raised $323,600 as a result of this Regulation CF offering, and we expect it to be concluded on or around June 30, 2023.

 

reAlpha Asset Management Inc. merges with reAlpha Tech Corp

 

On March 21, 2023 (the “Effective Time”), reAlpha Tech Corp. (the “Parent”), merged with and into reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. (the “Subsidiary”), pursuant to a short-form merger in accordance with Section 253 of the Delaware General Corporate Law (“DGCL”) (the “Downstream Merger”), with the Subsidiary surviving the Merger (the “Surviving Corporation”). This Downstream Merger has resulted in reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. gaining access to all of the technologies and intellectual property owned by reAlpha Tech Corp.

 

Prior to the Downstream Merger, the Parent owned more than 90% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Subsidiary. As of the Effective Time, by virtue of the Downstream Merger and without any action on the part of the Parent, Subsidiary or Surviving Corporation, each share of the Subsidiary’s common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than shares of the Subsidiary common stock that were cancelled, as described below) were automatically converted into one validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock of the Surviving Corporation. Further, each share of the Subsidiary’s common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time that was held by the Parent or the Subsidiary (as treasury stock or otherwise) was automatically cancelled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued shares of the Subsidiary. And, lastly, as of the Effective Time, all of the shares of common stock of the Parent issued and outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger were automatically converted into a number of shares of common stock of the Surviving Corporation, pro-rated for the number of shares of the Subsidiary’s common stock held by the Parent at such time.

 

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The Downstream Merger has resulted in the Company gaining ownership of a 25% stake in Naamche Inc., an artificial intelligence (“AI”) studio, and a 25% stake Carthagos Inc., a design and branding studio. Naamche, Inc. has assisted us in research and development of our proprietary algorithms and other technologies (see “Research and Development” section below for more details). Carthagos Inc. is a design and branding studio that the Company acquired for marketing purposes (see “Sales and Marketing” section below for more details). This acquisition is expected to enhance our technological capabilities, broaden its portfolio of services, and contribute towards cost savings, positioning them for growth and success in the future.

 

This development is significant as it will enable reAlpha AMI to further enhance its offerings and provide customers with a broader range of AI solutions. With access to reAlpha Tech Corp's advanced technologies and IPs, reAlpha AMI can now offer more comprehensive solutions that cater to a wider range of industries and use cases.

 

reAlpha Asset Management Inc. changes names to reAlpha Tech Corp

 

In connection with the Downstream Merger, on March 21, 2023 reAlpha Asset Management Inc. changed its name to reAlpha Tech Corp. This development reflects the company's evolution and expansion beyond asset management into broader areas of financial technology and innovation.

 

The name change to reAlpha Tech Corp. is not just a cosmetic rebranding, but rather a strategic move that reflects the company's broader focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions across a wider range of property management and financial services. The company's new name highlights its commitment to leveraging advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to deliver innovative solutions to clients.

 

Overall, the name change to reAlpha Inc. is a significant development that underscores the company's commitment to growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional value to its clients.

 

For additional information on recent developments, please see the discussion in “Legal Proceedings” below.

 

Rhove Acquisition

 

On March 24, 2023, the Company acquired Roost Enterprises, Inc. (“Rhove”), a leading provider of real estate technology solutions. The Rhove acquisition includes technology developed for the purpose of syndicating real estate properties for investment by retail and institutional investors (the “Syndication Platform”). Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement entered into in connection with the Rhove acquisition (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”) among the Company, Rhove and certain investor sellers in Rhove (the “Sellers”), we acquired all the intellectual property related to the Syndication Platform and other related intangible property and proprietary information of Rhove.

 

The purchase price under the Stock Purchase Agreement for the Rhove acquisition includes: (1) payment to Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A. (“SVBB”), of $25,000 in cash and the issuance of 49,029 shares of our common stock (collectively the “SVBB Consideration”), (2) 1,263,000 shares of our for Sellers and the issuance of option letters to Sellers (on a pro rata basis) to purchase in aggregate 1,263,000 shares of our common stock for $10.00 per share with an expiration date of two years from the date of issuance; and (3) payment of certain transaction expenses of Rhove totaling $50,000.

 

As part of the transaction, Rhove’s major investor, Drive Capital and certain of its funds, became investors of reAlpha. As of the date of acquisition, Rhove has over 5,000 users that will join the reAlpha ecosystem. As part of the transaction, Calvin Cooper, the CEO of Rhove, will join reAlpha in an advisory role. Calvin brings a wealth of knowledge, connections, and resources in the real estate fractionalization space.

 

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Rhove's innovative platform will enhance reAlpha's capabilities and enable us to offer a more seamless and efficient real estate investment experience to our clients. With Rhove's technology, we will be able to provide our clients with access to real estate investment opportunities and manage their investments through a user-friendly platform. Rhove's platform also offers unique features such as the ability to earn rent rewards, making real estate investing more accessible and rewarding.

 

We believe that this acquisition will help us continue to innovate and deliver value to our clients, and we look forward to leveraging Rhove's technology to drive the future of real estate investing.

 

Management Changes

 

On April 11, 2023, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Jorge Aldecoa to act as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, replacing Michael J. Logozzo as interim Chief Operating Officer. Pursuant to Mr. Aldecoa’s employment agreement, he will serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer until his agreement is terminated by either Mr. Aldecoa or the Company, and he will receive a yearly salary of $200,000 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023 and a pro-rated amount of such base salary for the year ended April 30, 2022.

 

Mr. Aldecoa’s employment agreement also provides for a base salary adjustment to of $215,000 upon a successful follow-on offering of the Company’s securities for an amount of $8 million or more, subject to the compensation committee’s approval. Further, Mr. Aldecoa is entitled to additional compensation in the form of a discretionary bonus of up to $50,000 based on the achievement of certain established performance targets, which is payable annually, and certain benefits such as unlimited vacation, health insurance and others. Further, Mr. Aldecoa is eligible to participate in the Plan (as defined below). Mr. Aldecoa or the Company may terminate the employment agreement at any time upon written notice to the other party. Mr. Aldecoa’s employment agreement has a confidentiality provision and a non-compete for a period of two (2) years following the termination of his employment.

 

Controlled Company

 

A controlled company is a company of which more than 50% of the voting power for the election of directors is held by an individual, a group or another company. We are a controlled company because Mr. Giri Devanur, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, holds more than 50% of our voting power, and we expect we will continue to be a controlled company upon the Direct Listing. For so long as we remain a controlled company, we are exempt from the obligation to comply with certain Nasdaq corporate governance requirements, including:

 

our board of directors is not required to be comprised of a majority of independent directors.

 

our board of directors is not subject to the compensation committee requirement; and

 

we are not subject to the requirements that director nominees be selected either by the independent directors or a nomination committee comprised solely of independent directors.

 

The controlled company exemptions do not apply to the audit committee requirement or the requirement for executive sessions of independent directors. We are required to disclose in our annual report that we are a controlled company and the basis for that determination. Although we do not plan to take advantage of the exemptions provided to controlled companies, we may in the future take advantage of such exemptions.

 

Selected Risks Associated with Our Business

 

Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider all the information in this prospectus prior to investing in our common stock. These risks are discussed more fully in the section entitled “Risk Factors” immediately following this prospectus summary. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

We are employing a business model with a limited track record, which makes our business difficult to evaluate.

 

Our technology that is currently being developed may not yield expected results or be delivered on time.

 

We intend to utilize a significant amount of indebtedness in the operation of our business.

 

A significant portion of our portfolio properties’ costs and expenses are fixed and we may not be able to adapt our cost structure to offset declines in our revenue.

 

Our ability to retain our executive officers and other key personnel of our advisors and their affiliates;

 

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Global economic, political and market conditions and economic uncertainty caused by the recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

Our investments are and will continue to be concentrated in certain markets and in the single-family properties sector of the real estate industry, thus, exposing us to risk concentrations, which, in turn, exposes us to risk caused by seasonal fluctuations in short-term rental demand and downturns in certain markets or in the single-family properties sector.

 

Contingent or unknown liabilities could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and operating results.

 

We are subject to certain risks associated with bulk portfolio acquisitions and dispositions.

 

Availability of appropriate property acquisition targets;

 

Our dependence upon third parties for key services may have an adverse effect on our operating results or reputation if the third parties fail to perform.

 

We face significant competition in the short-term rental market for guests, which may limit our ability to short-term rent our properties on favorable terms.

 

Compliance with governmental laws, regulations and covenants that are applicable to our properties or that may be passed in the future, including permit, license and zoning requirements, may adversely affect our ability to make future acquisitions or renovations, result in significant costs or delays, and adversely affect our growth strategy.

 

Failure to integrate any acquisitions successfully.

 

Our business is subject to laws and regulations regarding privacy, data protection, consumer protection, and other matters. Many of these laws and regulations are subject to change and uncertain interpretation, and could result in claims, changes to our business practices, monetary penalties, or otherwise harm our business.

 

We may not be able to attract investors to invest in our portfolio properties.

 

If we fail to attract guests, or if we fail to provide high-quality stays and experiences, our business, results of operations, and financial condition would be materially adversely affected.

 

If we fail to retain guests or add new guests, our business, results of operations, and financial condition would be materially adversely affected.

 

Corporate Information and Incorporation

 

reAlpha Tech Corp. (previously reAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) is a Delaware corporation formed in April 2021 (the “Company,” “reAlpha,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). On March 21, 2023, we changed our name to reAlpha Tech Corp, following our Downstream Merger (as defined above).

 

reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company was formed on May 17, 2022, to hold properties acquired and utilizing financing provided by Churchill Finance I, LLC. reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC, executed a master credit facility worth up to $200 million on August 18, 2022. This credit facility allows a loan-to-cost ratio of up to 80% and is at a fixed rate of 12%. Access to this credit facility will allow reAlpha to acquire properties with the intention of utilizing them as short-term rental properties.

 

We have also formed an in-house brokerage, reAlpha Realty, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company (DBA reAlpha Homes) on September 12, 2022. reAlpha Realty, LLC operates out of a new office in Miramar, Florida, reAlpha Realty is led by Designated Broker Jorge Aldecoa, who also serves as our Chief Operating Officer.

 

Our principal executive office is located at 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 100, Dublin, OH 43107. Our phone number is (707) 732-5742. Our corporate website is located at www.realpha.com. Information on our website is not part of this prospectus.

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

An investment in our shares of common stock involves significant risks. Before making an investment in our shares of common stock, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties discussed below under “Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” and the specific risks set forth herein. Any of the following risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially and adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and ability to pay dividends. In any such case, the market price of our shares of common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

 

Risks Related to Our Business

 

We have a limited operating history and may not be able to operate our business successfully or generate sufficient cash flows to accomplish our business objectives.

 

We have a limited operating history. As a result, an investment in our common stock entails more risk than an investment in the common stock of a company with a substantial operating history. If we are unable to operate our business successfully, you could lose all or a portion of your investment in our common stock. Our ability to successfully operate our business and implement our operating policies and investment strategy depends on many factors, including:

 

our ability to obtain additional capital;

 

our ability to effectively manage renovation, maintenance, marketing and other operating costs for our properties;

 

economic conditions in the markets which we operate in or hold an interest in real estate in (“our markets”), including changes in employment and household earnings and expenses, as well as the condition of the financial and real estate markets and the economy, in general;

 

our ability to maintain high occupancy rates and target rent levels;

 

the availability of, and our ability to identify, attractive acquisition opportunities consistent with our investment strategy;

 

our ability to compete with other investors entering the sector for short-term Target Properties;

 

costs that are beyond our control, including title litigation, litigation with guests, legal compliance, real estate taxes, HOA fees and insurance;

 

judicial and regulatory developments affecting landlord-guest relations that may affect or delay our ability to dispose of our properties, evict occupants or increase rental rates;

 

population, employment or homeownership trends in our markets; and

 

interest rate levels and volatility, such as the accessibility of short-term and long-term financing on desirable terms.

 

Our audited financial statements indicate that there is a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Our audited financial statements as of and for the period ended April 30, 2022 were prepared on the assumption that we would continue as a going concern. Those financial statements and the accompanying opinion of our auditor expressed a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Those audited financial statements did not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. We will need additional capital for full commencement of our planned operations and we are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including failing to secure funding to commence our planned operations or failing to profitably operate the business. We intend to raise funds through various potential sources, such as equity or debt financings; however, we can provide no assurance that such financing will be available on acceptable terms, or at all. If adequate financing is not available, we may be required to significantly curtail or cease our operations, and our business would be jeopardized.

 

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We have minimal operating capital and minimal revenue from operations.

 

We have minimal operating capital and for the foreseeable future will be dependent upon our ability to finance our operations from the sale of equity or other financing alternatives. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully raise operating capital. The failure to successfully raise operating capital, and the failure to attract qualified real estate companies and sufficient investor purchase commitments, could result in our bankruptcy or other event which would have a material adverse effect on us and our stockholders.

 

We are employing a business model with a limited track record, which makes our business difficult to evaluate.

 

Until recently, the short-term rental business consisted primarily of private and individual investors in local markets and was managed individually or by small, non-institutional owners and property managers. Our business strategy involves purchasing, renovating, maintaining and managing a large number of residential properties and renting them short-term to guests. Entry into this market by large, well-capitalized investors is a relatively recent trend, so few peer companies exist and none have yet established long-term track records that might assist us in predicting whether our business model and investment strategy can be implemented and sustained over an extended period of time. It may be difficult for you to evaluate our potential future performance without the benefit of established long-term track records from companies implementing a similar business model. We may encounter unanticipated problems as we continue to refine our business model, which may adversely affect our results of operations and ability to make distributions to our stockholders and cause our share price to decline significantly.

 

We may not be able to attract investors to invest in our portfolio properties.

 

The success of our business model is dependent upon our ability to attract investors to co-invest in the portfolio properties we have acquired and those we intend to acquire in the future. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain investors to invest in our portfolio properties upon terms acceptable to us, if at all.

 

We may not be able to effectively manage our growth, and any failure to do so may have an adverse effect on our business and operating results.

 

Our future operating results may depend on our ability to effectively manage our potential growth, which is dependent, in part, upon our ability to:

 

stabilize and manage an increasing number of properties and guest relationships across a geographically dispersed portfolio while maintaining a high level of guest satisfaction, and building and enhancing our brand;

 

identify and supervise a number of suitable third parties on which we rely to provide certain services outside of property management to our properties;

 

attract, integrate and retain new management and operations personnel; and

 

continue to improve our operational and financial controls and reporting procedures and systems.

 

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We can provide no assurance that we will be able to manage our properties or grow our business efficiently or effectively, or without incurring significant additional expenses. Any failure to do so may have an adverse effect on our business and operating results.

 

The acquisition of homes may be costly and unsuccessful, and, when acquiring portfolios of homes we may acquire some assets that we would not otherwise purchase.

 

Our business model involves acquiring homes through a variety of channels, renovating these homes to the extent necessary and leasing them to guests. When acquiring homes on an individual basis through foreclosure sales or other transactions, these acquisitions of homes may be costly and may be less efficient than acquisitions of portfolios of homes. Alternatively, portfolio acquisitions are more complex than single-home acquisitions, and we may not be able to implement this strategy successfully. The costs involved in locating and performing due diligence (when feasible) on portfolios of homes as well as negotiating and entering into transactions with potential portfolio sellers could be significant, and there is a risk that either the seller may withdraw from the entire transaction for failure to come to an agreement or the seller may not be willing to sell us the portfolio on terms that we view as favorable. In addition, a seller may require that a group of homes be purchased as a package even though we may not want to purchase certain individual assets in the portfolio.

 

If we acquire a portfolio of leased homes, to the extent the management and leasing of such homes has not been consistent with our property management and leasing standards, we may be subject to a variety of risks, including risks relating to the condition of the properties, the credit quality and employment stability of the residents and compliance with applicable laws, among others. In addition, financial and other information provided to us regarding such portfolios during our due diligence may be inaccurate, and we may not discover such inaccuracies until it is too late to seek remedies against such sellers. To the extent we timely pursue such remedies, we may not be able to successfully prevail against the seller in an action seeking damages for such inaccuracies. If we conclude that certain assets purchased in bulk portfolios do not fit our target investment criteria, we may decide to sell these assets, which could take an extended period of time and may not result in a sale at an attractive price.

 

Properties that are being sold through short sales or foreclosure sales are subject to risks of theft, mold, infestation, vandalism, deterioration or other damage that could require extensive renovation prior to renting and adversely impact operating results.

 

When a property is put into foreclosure due to a default by the owner on its mortgage obligations or the value of the property is substantially below the outstanding principal balance on the mortgage and the owner decides to seek a short sale, the owner may abandon the home or cease to maintain the home as rigorously as the owner normally would. Neglected and vacant properties are subject to increased risks of theft, mold, infestation, vandalism, general deterioration and other maintenance problems that may persist without appropriate attention and remediation. If we begin to purchase a large volume of properties in bulk sales and are not able to inspect them immediately before closing on the purchase, we may purchase properties that may be subject to these problems, which may result in maintenance and renovation costs and time frames that far exceed our estimates. These circumstances could substantially impair our ability to quickly renovate and lease such homes in a cost efficient manner or at all, which would adversely impact our operating results.

 

We are subject to certain risks associated with bulk portfolio acquisitions and dispositions.

 

We may acquire and dispose of properties we acquire or sell in bulk from or to other owners of single-family homes, banks and loan servicers. When we acquire a portfolio of properties we may not be permitted, or it may not be feasible for us, to perform on-site inspections of all or any of the properties in the portfolio (or, if applicable, underlying the loans in the portfolio) prior to our acquisition of the portfolio. Such inspection processes may fail to reveal major defects associated with such properties, which may cause the amount of time and cost required to renovate and/or maintain such properties to substantially exceed our estimates. Moreover, to the extent the management and short-term renting of such properties has not been consistent with our property management and leasing standards, we may be subject to a variety of risks, including risks relating to the condition of the properties, the credit quality and employment stability of the residents and compliance with applicable laws, among others. In addition, financial and other information provided to us regarding such portfolios during our due diligence may be inaccurate and we may not discover such inaccuracies until it is too late to seek remedies against such sellers. To the extent we pursue such remedies, we may not be able to successfully prevail against the seller in an action seeking damages for such inaccuracies. As a result, the value of any such properties could be lower than we anticipated at the time of acquisition, and/or such properties could require substantial and unanticipated renovations prior to their conversion into rental homes.

 

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Our evaluation of homes involves a number of assumptions that may prove inaccurate, which could result in us paying too much for any such assets we acquire or overvaluing such assets or such assets failing to perform as we expect.

 

In determining whether particular homes meet our Investment Criteria, we make a number of assumptions, including, in the case of homes, assumptions related to estimated time of possession and estimated renovation costs and time frames, annual operating costs, market rental rates and potential rent amounts, time from purchase to leasing and resident default rates. These assumptions may prove inaccurate. As a result, we may pay too much for homes we acquire or overvalue such assets, or our homes may fail to perform as we expect. Adjustments to the assumptions we make in evaluating potential purchases may result in fewer homes qualifying under our Investment Criteria, including assumptions related to our ability to lease homes we have purchased. Reductions in the supply of homes that meet our investment criteria may adversely affect our ability to implement our investment strategy and operating results.

 

Furthermore, the homes that we will acquire may vary materially in terms of time to possession, renovation, quality and type of construction, location and hazards. Our success will depend on our ability to acquire homes that can be quickly possessed, renovated, repaired, upgraded and rented with minimal expense and maintained in rentable condition. Our ability to identify and acquire such homes is fundamental to our success. In addition, the recent market and regulatory environments relating to homes and residential mortgage loans have been changing rapidly, making future trends difficult to forecast. For example, an increasing number of homeowners now wait for an eviction notice or eviction proceedings to commence before vacating foreclosed premises, which significantly increases the time period between the acquisition of, and the leasing of, a home. Such changes affect the accuracy of our assumptions and, in turn, may adversely affect us.

 

A significant portion of our portfolio properties’ costs and expenses are fixed and we may not be able to adapt our cost structure to offset declines in our revenue.

 

Many of the expenses associated with our portfolio properties, such as real estate taxes, HOA fees, personal and property taxes, insurance, utilities, acquisition, renovation and maintenance costs, and other general corporate expenses are relatively inflexible and will not necessarily decrease with a reduction in revenues. Some components of our fixed assets will depreciate more rapidly and require ongoing capital expenditures. Our expenses and ongoing capital expenditures will also be affected by inflationary increases and certain of our cost increases may exceed the rate of inflation in any given period or market. By contrast, short-term rental income will be affected by many factors beyond our control, such as the availability of alternative short-term rental housing and economic conditions in our markets. In addition, state and local regulations may require the properties that we own, even if the cost of maintenance is greater than the value of the property or any potential benefit from renting the property, or pass regulations that limit our ability to increase short-term rental rates. As a result, we may not be able to fully offset rising costs and capital spending by increasing short-term rental rates, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and cash available for distribution.

 

If we overestimate the value or income-producing ability or incorrectly price the risks of our investments, we may experience losses.

 

Analysis of the value or income-producing ability of a property is highly subjective and may be subject to error. We value potential investments based on yields and risks, taking into account estimated future losses on the commercial real estate loans and the mortgaged property included in the securitization’s pools or select commercial real estate equity investments, and the estimated impact of these losses on expected future cash flows and returns. In the event that we underestimate the risks relative to the price we pay for a particular investment, we may experience losses with respect to such investment.

 

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Increasing property taxes, HOA fees and insurance costs may negatively affect our financial results.

 

The cost of property taxes and insuring our properties is a significant component of our expenses. Our properties are subject to real and personal property taxes that may increase as tax rates change and as the real properties are assessed or reassessed by taxing authorities. As the owner of our properties, we are ultimately responsible for payment of the taxes to the applicable government authorities. If real property taxes increase, our expenses will increase. If we fail to pay any such taxes, the applicable taxing authority may place a lien on the real property and the real property may be subject to a tax sale.

 

In addition, a significant portion of our properties may be located within HOAs and we are subject to HOA rules and regulations. HOAs have the power to increase monthly charges and make assessments for capital improvements and common area repairs and maintenance. Property taxes, HOA fees, and insurance premiums are subject to significant increases, which can be outside of our control. If the costs associated with property taxes, HOA fees and assessments or insurance rise significantly and we are unable to increase rental rates due to rent control laws or other regulations to offset such increases, our results of operations would be negatively affected.

 

We intend to utilize a significant amount of indebtedness in the operation of our business.

 

We intend to employ prudent leverage, to the extent available, to fund the acquisition of residential assets, refinancing existing debt and for other corporate and business purposes deemed advisable by us. In determining to use leverage, we assess a variety of factors, including without limitation the anticipated liquidity and price volatility of the assets in our investment portfolio, the cash flow generation capability of our assets, the availability of credit on favorable terms, any prepayment penalties and restrictions on refinancing, the credit quality of our assets and our outlook for borrowing costs relative to the unlevered yields on our assets. We may continue to employ portfolio financing and expect to utilize credit facilities or other bank or capital markets debt financing, if available. We may consider seller or in-place financing, if available, from sellers of portfolios of residential assets and potentially financing from government sponsored enterprises if attractive programs are available. We may also utilize other financing alternatives such as securitizations, depending upon market conditions, and other capital raising alternatives such as follow-on offerings of our common shares, preferred shares and hybrid equity, among others. We have no limitation under our organizational documents or any contract on the amount of funds that we may borrow for any single investment or that may be outstanding at any one time in the aggregate. We may significantly increase the amount of leverage we utilize at any time without approval of our board of trustees.

 

Incurring substantial debt could subject us to many risks that, if realized, would adversely affect us, including the risk that: (i) our cash flow from operations may be insufficient to make required payments of principal and interest on the debt, which is likely to result in acceleration of such debt; (ii) our debt may increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions with no assurance that investment yields will increase with higher financing cost; (iii) we may be required to dedicate a portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our debt, thereby reducing funds available for distributions to our stockholders, operations and capital expenditures, future acquisition opportunities, or other purposes; and, (iv) the terms of any refinancing may not be as favorable as the terms of the debt being refinanced.

 

If we do not have sufficient funds to repay our debt at maturity, it may be necessary to refinance the debt through additional debt financings or additional capital raising. If, at the time of any refinancing, prevailing interest rates or other factors result in higher interest rates on refinancing, increases in interest expense could adversely affect our cash flows, and, consequently, cash available for distribution to our stockholders. If we are unable to refinance our debt on acceptable terms, we may be forced to dispose of substantial numbers of homes on disadvantageous terms, potentially resulting in losses. To the extent we cannot meet any future debt service obligations, we will risk losing some or all of our homes that may be pledged to secure our obligations to foreclosure. Any unsecured debt agreements we enter into may contain specific cross-default provisions with respect to specified other indebtedness, giving the unsecured lenders the right to declare a default if we are in default under other loans in some circumstances. Defaults under our debt agreements could materially and adversely affect us and cause the value of our common shares to decline.

 

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Our cash flows and operating results could be adversely affected by required payments of debt or related interest and other risks of our debt financing.

 

We are generally subject to risks associated with debt financing. These risks include: (1) our cash flow may not be sufficient to satisfy required payments of principal and interest; (2) we may not be able to refinance existing indebtedness or the terms of the refinancing may be less favorable to us than the terms of existing debt; (3) required debt payments are not reduced if the economic performance of any property declines; (4) debt service obligations could reduce funds available for distribution to our stockholders and funds available for capital investment; (5) any default on our indebtedness could result in acceleration of those obligations and possible loss of property to foreclosure; and (6) the risk that necessary capital expenditures cannot be financed on favorable terms. If a property is pledged to secure payment of indebtedness and we cannot make the applicable debt payments, we may have to surrender the property to the lender with a consequent loss of any prospective income and equity value from such property. Any of these risks could place strains on our cash flows, reduce our ability to grow and adversely affect our results of operations.

 

We may be unable to obtain financing through the debt and equity markets, which would have a material adverse effect on our growth strategy and our financial condition and results of operations.

 

We cannot assure you that we will be able to access the capital and credit markets to obtain additional debt or equity financing or that we will be able to obtain financing on terms favorable to us. Our inability to obtain financing could have negative effects on our business. Among other things, we could have great difficulty acquiring, re-developing or maintaining our properties, which would materially and adversely affect our business strategy and portfolio, and may result in our: (1) liquidity being adversely affected; (2) inability to repay or refinance our indebtedness on or before its maturity; (3) making higher interest and principal payments or selling some of our assets on terms unfavorable to us to service our indebtedness; or (4) issuing additional capital stock, which could further dilute the ownership of our existing stockholders.

 

Secured indebtedness exposes us to the possibility of foreclosure on our ownership interests in our short-term rental homes.

 

Incurring mortgage and other secured indebtedness increases our risk of loss of our ownership interests in our rental homes because defaults thereunder, and the inability to refinance such indebtedness, may result in foreclosure action initiated by lenders. For tax purposes, a foreclosure of any of our short-term rental homes would be treated as a sale of the home for a purchase price equal to the outstanding balance of the indebtedness secured by such rental home. If the outstanding balance of the indebtedness secured by such short-term rental home exceeds our tax basis in the short-term rental home, we would recognize taxable income on foreclosure without receiving any cash proceeds.

 

Covenants in our debt agreements may restrict our operating activities and adversely affect our financial condition.

 

The financing arrangements that we have entered into contain (and those we may enter into in the future likely will contain) covenants affecting our ability to incur additional debt, make certain investments, reduce liquidity below certain levels, make distributions to our stockholders and otherwise affect our distribution and operating policies.

 

If we fail to meet or satisfy any of these covenants in our debt agreements, we will be in default under these agreements, which could result in a cross-default under other debt agreements, and our lenders could elect to declare outstanding amounts due and payable, terminate their commitments, require the posting of additional collateral and enforce their respective interests against existing collateral. Additionally, borrowing base requirements associated with our financing arrangements may prevent us from drawing upon our total maximum capacity under these financing arrangements if sufficient collateral, in accordance with our facility agreements, is not available. Further, debt agreements entered into in the future may contain specific cross-default provisions with respect to other specified indebtedness, giving the lenders the right to declare a default if we are in default under other loans in some circumstances. A default also could limit significantly our financing alternatives, which could cause us to curtail our investment activities and/or dispose of assets when we otherwise would not choose to do so. If we default on several of our debt agreements or any single significant debt agreement, we could be materially and adversely affected.

 

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Aspects of our business are subject to privacy, data use and data security regulations, which may impact the way we use data to target customers.

 

Privacy and security laws and regulations may limit the use and disclosure of certain information and require us to adopt certain cybersecurity and data handling practices that may affect our ability to effectively market our manufacturing capabilities to current, past or prospective customers. In many jurisdictions consumers must be notified in the event of a data security breach, and such notification requirements continue to increase in scope and cost. The changing privacy laws in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) in the European Union, which became effective May 25, 2018, and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, which was enacted on June 28, 2018 and became effective on January 1, 2020, create new individual privacy rights and impose increased obligations, including disclosure obligations, on companies handling personal data. . In addition, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) took effect on January 1, 2020, which broadly defines personal information, gives California residents expanded privacy rights and protections, and provides for civil penalties for certain violations. Furthermore, in November 2020, California voters passed the California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act of 2020 (“CPRA”), which amends and expands CCPA with additional data privacy compliance requirements and establishes a regulatory agency dedicated to enforcing those requirements. Additional countries and states, including Nevada, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, and Connecticut, have also passed comprehensive privacy laws with additional obligations and requirements on businesses. These laws and regulations are increasing in severity, complexity and number, change frequently, and increasingly conflict among the various jurisdictions in which we operate, which has resulted in greater compliance risk and cost for us. In addition, we are also subject to the possibility of security breaches and other incidents, which themselves may result in a violation of these laws. The impact of these continuously evolving laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on the way we use data to digitally market and pursue our customers.

  

Global economic, political and market conditions and economic uncertainty caused by the recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

The current worldwide volatility of financial markets, domestic inflationary pressures, various social and political tensions in the United States and around the world, and public health crises, such as the one caused by COVID-19, may continue to contribute to increased market volatility, may have long-term effects on the United States and worldwide financial markets, and may cause further economic uncertainties or deterioration in the United States and worldwide. Economic uncertainty can have a negative impact on our business through changing spreads, structures and purchase multiples, as well as the overall supply of investment capital. Since 2010, several European Union, or EU, countries, including Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, have faced budget issues, some of which may have negative long-term effects for the economies of those countries and other EU countries. Further, there is continued concern about national-level support for the Euro and the accompanying coordination of fiscal and wage policy among European Economic and Monetary Union member countries. In addition, the fiscal policy of foreign nations, such as China, may have a severe impact on the worldwide and United States financial markets. Finally, public health crises, pandemics and epidemics, such as those caused by new strains of viruses such as H5N1 (avian flu), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and, most recently, COVID-19, are expected to increase as international travel continues to rise and could adversely impact our business by interrupting business, supply chains and transactional activities, disrupting travel, and negatively impacting local, national or global economies. We do not know how long the financial markets will continue to be affected by these events and cannot predict the effects of these or similar events in the future on the United States economy and securities markets or on our investments. As a result of these factors, there can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully monitor developments and manage our investments in a manner consistent with achieving our investment objectives.

 

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and measures intended to prevent its spread could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused, and is likely to continue to cause, severe economic, market and other disruptions worldwide. We cannot assure you that conditions in the bank lending, capital and other financial markets will not continue to deteriorate as a result of the pandemic, or that our access to capital and other sources of funding will not become constrained, which could adversely affect the availability and terms of future borrowings, renewals or refinancings. In addition, the deterioration of global economic conditions as a result of the pandemic may ultimately decrease occupancy levels and pricing across our portfolio and may cause one or more of our tenants to be unable to meet their rent obligations to us in full, or at all, or to otherwise seek modifications of such obligations. In addition, governmental authorities may enact laws that will prevent us from taking action against tenants who do not pay rent.

 

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The extent of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including the duration, spread and intensity of the outbreak, all of which are uncertain and difficult to predict. Due to the speed with which the situation is developing, we are not able at this time to estimate the effect of these factors on our business, but the adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could be material.

 

Maintenance of our Investment Company Act exemption imposes limits on our operations, which may adversely affect our operations.

 

We intend to conduct our operations so that neither we nor any of our subsidiaries is required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. We anticipate that we will hold real estate and real estate-related assets described below (i) directly, (ii) through wholly-owned subsidiaries, (iii) through majority-owned joint venture subsidiaries, and, (iv) to a lesser extent, through minority-owned joint venture subsidiaries.

 

In connection with the Section 3(a)(1)(C) analysis, the determination of whether an entity is a majority-owned subsidiary of our Company is made by us. The Investment Company Act defines a majority-owned subsidiary of a person as a company 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities of which are owned by such person, or by another company that is a majority-owned subsidiary of such person. The Investment Company Act further defines voting security as any security presently entitling the owner or holder thereof to vote for the election of directors of a company. We treat companies in which we own at least a majority of the outstanding voting securities as majority-owned subsidiaries. We also treat subsidiaries of which we or our wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiary is the manager (in a manager-managed entity) or managing member (in a member-managed entity) or in which our agreement or the agreement of our wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiary is required for all major decisions affecting the subsidiaries (referred to herein as “Controlled Subsidiaries”), as majority-owned subsidiaries even though none of the interests issued by such Controlled Subsidiaries meets the definition of voting securities under the Investment Company Act. We reached our conclusion on the basis that the interests issued by the Controlled Subsidiaries are the functional equivalent of voting securities. We have not asked the SEC staff for concurrence of our analysis, our treatment of such interests as voting securities, or whether the Controlled Subsidiaries, or any other of our subsidiaries, may be treated in the manner in which we intend, and it is possible that the SEC staff could disagree with any of our determinations. If the SEC staff were to disagree with our treatment of one or more companies as majority-owned subsidiaries, we would need to adjust our strategy and our assets. Any such adjustment in our strategy could have a material adverse effect on us.

 

Certain of our subsidiaries may rely on the exclusion provided by Section 3(c)(5)(C) under the Investment Company Act. Section 3(c)(5)(C) of the Investment Company Act is designed for entities “primarily engaged in the business of purchasing or otherwise acquiring mortgages and other liens on and interests in real estate”. This exclusion generally requires that at least 55% of the entity’s assets on an unconsolidated basis consist of qualifying real estate interests and at least 80% of the entity’s assets consist of qualifying real estate interests or real estate-related assets. These requirements limit the assets those subsidiaries can own and the timing of sales and purchases of those assets.

 

To classify the assets held by our subsidiaries as qualifying real estate interests or real estate-related assets, we rely on no-action letters and other guidance published by the SEC staff regarding those kinds of assets, as well as upon our analyses (in consultation with counsel) of guidance published with respect to other types of assets. There can be no assurance that the laws and regulations governing the Investment Company Act status of companies similar to ours, or the guidance from the SEC or its staff regarding the treatment of assets as qualifying real estate interests or real estate-related assets, will not change in a manner that adversely affects our operations. In fact, in August 2011, the SEC published a concept release in which it asked for comments on this exclusion from regulation. To the extent that the SEC staff provides more specific guidance regarding any of the matters bearing upon our exemption from the need to register or exclusion under the Investment Company Act, we may be required to adjust our strategy accordingly. Any additional guidance from the SEC staff could further inhibit our ability to pursue the strategies that we have chosen.

 

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Furthermore, although we intend to monitor the assets of our subsidiaries regularly, there can be no assurance that our subsidiaries will be able to maintain their exclusion from registration. Any of the foregoing could require us to adjust our strategy, which could limit our ability to make certain investments or require us to sell assets in a manner, at a price or at a time that we otherwise would not have chosen. This could negatively affect the value of our common shares, the sustainability of our business model and our ability to make distributions.

 

Registration under the Investment Company Act would require us to comply with a variety of substantive requirements that impose, among other things:

 

limitations on capital structure;

 

restrictions on specified investments;

 

restrictions on leverage or senior securities;

 

restrictions on unsecured borrowings;

 

prohibitions on transactions with affiliates; and

 

compliance with reporting, record keeping, voting, proxy disclosure and other rules and regulations that would significantly increase our operating expenses.

 

If we were required to register as an investment company but failed to do so, we could be prohibited from engaging in our business, and criminal and civil actions could be brought against us.

 

Registration with the SEC as an investment company would be costly, would subject us to a host of complex regulations and would divert attention from the conduct of our business, which could materially and adversely affect us.

 

Our board of directors may change significant corporate policies without stockholder approval.

 

Our investment, financing, borrowing and dividend policies and our policies with respect to all other activities, including growth, debt, capitalization and operations, will be determined by our board of directors. These policies may be amended or revised at any time and from time to time at the discretion of our board of directors without a vote of our stockholders. In addition, our board of directors may change our policies with respect to conflicts of interest provided that such changes are consistent with applicable legal requirements.

 

The rights of our stockholders to take action against our directors and officers are limited.

 

Our Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) provides for indemnification of our directors and officers to the fullest extent authorized or permitted under Delaware law, except to the extent such exemption from liability or limitation thereof is not permitted under the DGCL as the same exists or hereafter may be amended.

 

Our Second Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) will obligate us to indemnify each of our directors or officers who is or is threatened to be made a party to or witness in a proceeding by reason of his or her service in those or certain other capacities, to the maximum extent permitted by Delaware law, from and against any claim or liability to which such person may become subject or which such person may incur by reason of his or her status as a present or former director or officer of us or serving in such other capacities. In addition, we may be obligated to reimburse the expenses reasonably incurred by our present and former directors and officers in connection with such proceedings. As a result, we and our stockholders may have more limited rights to recover money damages from our directors and officers than might otherwise exist absent these provisions in our Bylaws or that might exist with other companies, which could limit your recourse in the event of actions that are not in our best interests.

 

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Our technology that is currently being developed may not yield expected results or be delivered on time.

 

We could face delays, bugs, or crashes during and after the development process of any of our technologies that could cause adverse results on our timelines and ability to perform. We rely on our technology for our business model and scalability. Should the technology not yield the expected results, we may not be able to achieve scalability on the time-line or at all that we have forecasted. We rely on the ability of our employees to develop our technologies to achieve desired results.

 

We may incur significant transaction and acquisition-related costs in connection with company acquisitions and such expenditures may create significant liquidity and cash flow risks for us.

 

We could incur significant, nonrecurring, and recurring costs associated with potential related company acquisition(s), including costs associated with the continued integration of the businesses. In addition, we may continue to incur additional significant, nonrecurring costs in connection with completing a Private Placement. While we have assumed that this level of expense will be incurred, there are factors beyond our control that could affect the total amount, including other integration expenses. Moreover, many of the expenses that will be incurred are, by their nature, difficult to estimate accurately. To the extent any acquisition and integration expenses are higher than anticipated and we do not have sufficient cash, including the additional capital raised in any exempt or private placement offering, then we may experience liquidity or cash flow issues.

 

Failing to successfully execute and integrate acquisitions could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

 

We have acquired Roost Enterprises, Inc. (d/b/a Rhove) recently, and may acquire more business, as we continue to evaluate potential acquisitions. We may expend significant cash or incur substantial debt to finance such acquisitions, which indebtedness could result in restrictions on our business and significant use of available cash to make payments of interest and principal. In addition, we may finance acquisitions by issuing equity or convertible debt securities, which could result in further dilution to our existing stockholders. We may enter into negotiations for acquisitions that are not ultimately consummated. Those negotiations could result in diversion of management time and significant out-of-pocket costs. If we fail to evaluate and execute acquisitions successfully, our business, results of operations, and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

 

In addition, we may not be successful in integrating acquisitions or the businesses we acquire may not perform as well as we expect. Any future failure to manage and successfully integrate acquired businesses could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including the following:

 

difficulties in integrating and managing the combined operations, technology platforms and realizing the anticipated economic, operational, and other benefits in a timely manner, which could result in substantial costs and delays, and failure to execute on the intended strategy and synergies;

 

failure of the acquired businesses to achieve anticipated revenue, earnings, or cash flow;

 

diversion of management’s attention or other resources from our existing business;

 

our inability to maintain the key customers, business relationships, suppliers, and brand potential of acquired businesses;

 

uncertainty of entry into businesses or geographies in which we have limited or no prior experience or in which competitors have stronger positions;

 

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unanticipated costs associated with pursuing acquisitions or greater than expected costs in integrating the acquired businesses;

 

responsibility for the liabilities of acquired businesses, including those that were not disclosed to us or exceed our estimates, such as liabilities arising out of the failure to maintain effective data protection and privacy controls, and liabilities arising out of the failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including tax laws;

 

difficulties in or costs associated with assigning or transferring to us or our subsidiaries the acquired companies’ intellectual property or its licenses to third-party intellectual property;

 

inability to maintain our culture and values, ethical standards, controls, procedures, and policies;

 

challenges in integrating the workforce of acquired companies and the potential loss of key employees of the acquired companies;

 

challenges in integrating and auditing the financial statements of acquired companies that have not historically prepared financial statements in accordance with GAAP; and

 

potential accounting charges to the extent goodwill and intangible assets recorded in connection with an acquisition, such as trademarks, customer relationships, or intellectual property, are later determined to be impaired and written down in value.

 

We depend on our executive officers and dedicated personnel and the departure of any of our key personnel could materially and adversely affect us. We face intense competition for the employment of highly skilled managerial, investment, financial and operational personnel.

 

Our success is largely dependent on the efforts and abilities of our senior executive group and other key personnel. The loss of the services of one or more of our executive officers or personnel could adversely impact our financial and operational performance and our ability to execute our strategies.

 

In addition, our future success depends on our ability to attract, train, manage and retain qualified personnel. Competition for highly skilled managerial, investment, financial and operational personnel is intense. As additional large real estate investors enter into and expand their scale within the short-term rental business, we will faced increased challenges in hiring and retaining personnel, and we cannot assure our stockholders that we will be successful in attracting and retaining such skilled personnel. If we are unable to hire and retain qualified personnel as required, our growth and operating results could be adversely affected.

 

Our ability to meet our labor needs while controlling our labor costs is subject to numerous external factors, including unemployment levels, prevailing wage rates, changing demographics and changes in employment legislation. If we are unable to retain qualified personnel or our labor costs increase significantly, our business operations and our financial performance could be adversely impacted.

 

Our dependence upon our business partners and their key personnel whose continued service is not guaranteed.

 

Our business operations are dependent upon our relationships with key business partners, including vendors, suppliers, service providers, and other strategic partners. The loss of one or more of these key business partners, or a significant change in the terms of our relationship with them, could disrupt our business operations and negatively impact our financial performance. Furthermore, the success of our partnerships depends on the continued service and expertise of key personnel at these companies, and we cannot guarantee that these individuals will remain with their respective companies or continue to provide the same level of service or expertise to us. If these individuals leave or are unable to continue providing their services, our ability to maintain and grow our business relationships could be negatively impacted, which could harm our financial results.

 

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Our dependence upon third parties for key services may have an adverse effect on our operating results or reputation if the third parties fail to perform.

 

Though we are internally managed, we use third-party vendors and service providers to provide certain services for our properties or subcontract for such services. For example, we typically engage third-party home improvement professionals with respect to certain maintenance and specialty services, such as HVAC, roofing, painting and floor installations.

 

Selecting, managing and supervising these third-party service providers requires significant resources and expertise, and because our portfolio consists of geographically dispersed properties, our ability to adequately select, manage and supervise such third parties may be more limited or subject to greater inefficiencies than if our properties were more geographically concentrated. We generally do not have exclusive, direct or long-term contractual relationships with the third-party providers performing the ultimate services, and we can provide no assurance that we will have uninterrupted or unlimited access to their services. If we do not select, manage and supervise appropriate third parties to provide these services, our reputation and financial results may suffer. Notwithstanding our efforts to implement and enforce strong policies and practices regarding service providers, we may not successfully detect and prevent fraud, misconduct, incompetence or theft by our third-party service providers, including our general contractors. In addition, any removal or termination of third-party service providers would require us to seek new vendors or providers, which would create delays and adversely affect our operations. Poor performance by such third-party service providers will reflect poorly on us and could significantly damage our reputation among desirable residents. In the event of fraud or misconduct by a third party, we could also be exposed to material liability and be held responsible for damages, fines or penalties and our reputation may suffer. In the event of failure by our general contractors to pay their subcontractors, our properties may be subject to filings of mechanics or materialmen liens, which we may need to resolve to remain in compliance with certain debt covenants, and for which indemnification from the general contractors may not be available.

 

The implementation of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into our technologies may prove to be more difficult than anticipated.

 

Our business relies on the use of AI to improve our product development and business operations, including through the usage of our reAlpha Score. However, the implementation of AI poses certain risks that need to be carefully considered. The use of AI can potentially lead to unintended consequences, ethical concerns, and data privacy issues. Additionally, reliance on AI can lead to a lack of human oversight and control, which can have negative implications for our organization.

 

The inability to protect our intellectual property rights could harm our reputation, damage our business or interfere with our competitive position.

 

Our intellectual property is valuable and provides us with certain competitive advantages. Copyrights, patents, trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, technology licensing agreements, nondisclosure agreements and contracts are used to protect these proprietary rights. Despite these precautions, it may be possible for third parties to copy aspects of our products or, without authorization, to obtain and use information that we regard as trade secrets. Our pending patents may be denied, and our patents may be circumvented by our competitors. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect our proprietary rights as fully as do the laws of the United States. There can be no assurance that our means of protecting our proprietary rights in the United States or abroad will be adequate or that competing companies will not independently develop similar technologies. Our failure to adequately protect our proprietary rights could have a material adverse effect on our competitive position and our business.

 

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Risks Related to the Real Estate Industry

 

Our operating results are subject to general economic conditions and risks associated with the subsidiary’s real estate assets.

 

Our operating results are subject to risks generally incident to the ownership and rental of residential real estate, many of which are beyond our control, including, without limitation:

 

changes in global, national, regional or local economic, demographic or real estate market conditions;

 

changes in job markets and employment levels on a national, regional and local basis;

 

declines in the value of residential real estate;

 

overall conditions in the housing market, including:

 

macroeconomic shifts in demand for rental homes;

 

inability to lease or re-lease short-term rent homes to guests on a timely basis, on attractive terms, or at all;

 

failure of guests to pay rent when due or otherwise perform their short-term rental obligations;

 

unanticipated repairs, capital expenditures, weather events and possible damages from them, or other costs;

 

uninsured damages;

 

increases in property taxes, homeowners’ association (HOA) fees and insurance costs;

 

level of competition for suitable short-term rental homes;

 

terms and conditions of purchase contracts;

 

costs and time period required to convert acquisitions to short-term rental homes;

 

changes in interest rates and availability of financing that may render the acquisition of any homes difficult or unattractive;

 

the illiquidity of real estate investments, generally;

 

the short-term nature of most or all guest stays and the costs and potential delays in re-renting;

 

changes in laws, including those that increase operating expenses or limit our ability to increase short-term rental rates;

 

the impact of potential reforms relating to government-sponsored enterprises involved in the home finance and mortgage markets;

 

rules, regulations and/or policy initiatives by government and private actors, including HOAs, to discourage or deter the purchase of single-family properties by entities owned or controlled by institutional investors;

 

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disputes and potential negative publicity in connection with guest stays;

 

costs resulting from the clean-up of, and liability to third parties for damages resulting from, environmental problems, such as indoor mold;

 

casualty or condemnation losses;

 

the geographic mix of our properties;

 

the cost, quality and condition of the properties we are able to acquire; and

 

our ability to provide adequate management, maintenance and insurance.

 

Any one or more of these factors could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Inflation may adversely affect us by increasing costs beyond what we can recover through price increases.

 

Inflation can adversely affect us by increasing costs of property, materials and labor. In addition, significant inflation is often accompanied by higher interest rates, which have a negative impact on demand for our homes. In an inflationary environment, depending on homebuilding industry and other economic conditions, we may be precluded from raising home prices enough to keep up with the rate of inflation, which would reduce our profit margins. Although the rate of inflation has been low for the last several years, there has recently been increases in the prices of labor and materials above the general inflation rate.

 

Our investments are and will continue to be concentrated in certain markets and in the single-family properties sector of the real estate industry, thus, exposing us to risk concentrations, which, in turn, exposes us to risk caused by seasonal fluctuations in short-term rental demand and downturns in certain markets or in the single-family properties sector.

 

Our investments in real estate assets are and will continue to be concentrated in certain markets and in the single-family properties sector of the real estate industry. This makes our investments exposed to concentrations of risk as a result. For example, a downturn or slowdown in the short-term rental demand for single-family housing caused by adverse economic, regulatory or environmental conditions, or other events, in our markets may have a greater impact on the value of our properties or our operating results than if we had more fully diversified our investments. Likewise, there are seasonal fluctuations in short-term rental demand. The aforementioned risk concentrations expose us to greater fluctuation risk in our operating results, which, in turn can affect our actual results and ability to achieve our business plan.

 

In addition to general, regional, national and international economic conditions, our operating performance will be impacted by the economic conditions in our markets. We base a substantial part of our business plan on our belief that property values and operating fundamentals for single-family properties in our markets will continue to increase. However, these markets have experienced substantial economic downturns in the past and could experience similar or worse economic downturns in the future. We can provide no assurance as to the extent property values and operating fundamentals in these markets will increase if at all. If economic downturn in these markets return or if we fail to accurately predict the timing of the economic performance of these markets, the value of our properties could decline and our ability to execute our business plan may be adversely affected to a greater extent than if we owned a real estate portfolio that was more geographically diversified, which could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders and cause the value of our common shares to decline.

 

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If our techniques for managing risk are ineffective, we may be exposed to unanticipated losses.

 

In order to manage the significant risks inherent in our business, we must maintain effective policies, procedures and systems that enable us to identify, monitor and control our exposure to market, operational, legal and reputational risks. Our risk management methods may prove to be ineffective due to their design or implementation or as a result of the lack of adequate, accurate or timely information. If our risk management efforts are ineffective, we could suffer losses or face litigation, particularly from our clients, and sanctions or fines from regulators.

 

Our techniques for managing risks may not fully mitigate the risk exposure in all economic or market environments, or against all types of risk, including risks that we might fail to identify or anticipate. Any failures in our risk management techniques and strategies to accurately quantify such risk exposure could limit our ability to manage risks or to seek positive, risk-adjusted returns. In addition, any risk management failures could cause fund losses to be significantly greater than historical measures predict. Our more qualitative approach to managing those risks could prove insufficient, exposing us to unanticipated losses in our net asset value and therefore a reduction in our revenues.

 

Hedging against interest rate exposure may adversely affect our earnings, limit our gains or result in losses, which could adversely affect cash available for distribution to our stockholders.

 

We may enter into interest rate swap agreements or pursue other interest rate hedging strategies. Our hedging activity, if any, will vary in scope based on the level of interest rates, the type of portfolio investments held, and other changing market conditions. Interest rate hedging may fail to protect or could adversely affect us because, among other things:

 

interest rate hedging can be expensive, particularly during periods of rising and volatile interest rates;

 

available interest rate hedging may not correspond directly with the interest rate risk for which protection is sought;

 

the duration of the hedge may not match the duration of the related liability or asset;

 

the credit quality of the party owing money on the hedge may be downgraded to such an extent that it impairs our ability to sell or assign our side of the hedging transaction;

 

the party owing money in the hedging transaction may default on its obligation to pay; and

 

we may purchase a hedge that turns out not to be necessary, i.e., a hedge that is out of the money.

 

Any hedging activity we engage in may adversely affect our earnings, which could adversely affect cash available for distribution to our stockholders. Therefore, while we may enter into such transactions to seek to reduce interest rate risks, unanticipated changes in interest rates may result in poorer overall investment performance than if we had not engaged in any such hedging transactions. In addition, the degree of correlation between price movements of the instruments used in a hedging strategy and price movements in the portfolio positions being hedged or liabilities being hedged may vary materially. Moreover, for a variety of reasons, we may not seek to establish a perfect correlation between such hedging instruments and the portfolio holdings being hedged. Any such imperfect correlation may prevent us from achieving the intended hedge and expose us to risk of loss.

 

Our investments will be illiquid and we may not be able to vary our portfolio in response to changes in economic and other conditions.

 

Many factors that are beyond our control affect the real estate market and could affect our ability to sell properties and other investments for the price, on the terms or within the time frame that we desire. These factors include general economic conditions, the availability of financing, interest rates and other factors, including supply and demand. Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid, we have a limited ability to vary our portfolio in response to changes in economic or other conditions. Further, before we can sell a property on the terms we want, it may be necessary to expend funds to correct defects or to make improvements. However, we can give no assurance that we will have the funds available to correct such defects or to make such improvements. Moreover, the senior mortgage loans, subordinated loans, mezzanine loans and other loans and investments we may originate or purchase will be particularly illiquid investments due to their short life and the greater difficulty of recoupment in the event of a borrower’s default. As a result, we expect many of our investments will be illiquid, and if we are required to liquidate all or a portion of our portfolio quickly, we may realize significantly less than the value at which we have previously recorded our investments and our ability to vary our portfolio in response to changes in economic and other conditions may be relatively limited, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

 

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We may not be able to effectively control the timing and costs arising from renovation our properties, and the cost of maintaining rental properties is generally higher than the cost of maintaining owner-occupied homes, which may adversely affect our operating results and ability to make distributions to our stockholders.

 

Our properties often require some level of renovation either immediately upon their acquisition or in the future. While our focus is on rent-ready homes, we may acquire properties that we plan to extensively renovate. We may also acquire properties that we expect to be in good condition only to discover unforeseen defects and problems that require extensive renovation and capital expenditures. In addition, from time to time, we may perform ongoing maintenance or make ongoing capital improvements and replacements and perform significant renovations and repairs that insurance may not cover. Because our portfolio may consist of geographically dispersed properties, our ability to adequately monitor or manage any such renovations or maintenance may be more limited or subject to greater inefficiencies than if our properties were more geographically concentrated.

 

Our properties may have infrastructure and appliances of varying ages and conditions. Consequently, we will retain independent contractors and trade professionals to perform physical repair work and are exposed to all of the risks inherent in property renovation and maintenance, including potential cost overruns, increases in labor and materials costs, delays by contractors in completing work, delays in the timing of receiving necessary work permits, supply-chain challenges for material required to complete work timely and cost effectively, and poor workmanship. If our assumptions regarding the costs or timing of renovation and maintenance across our properties prove to be materially inaccurate, our operating results and ability to make distributions to our stockholders may be adversely affected.

 

Further, renters impose additional risks to owning real property. Renters do not have the same interest as an owner in maintaining a property and its contents and generally do not participate in any appreciation of the property. Accordingly, renters may damage a property and its contents, and may not be forthright in reporting damages or amenable to repairing them completely or at all. A rental property may need repairs and/or improvements after each resident vacates the premises, the costs of which may exceed any security deposit provided to us by the resident when the rental property was originally leased. Accordingly, the cost of maintaining rental properties can be higher than the cost of maintaining owner-occupied homes, which will affect our costs of operations and may adversely impact our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.

 

Our leases are relatively short-term in nature, typically a few days or weeks, which exposes us to the risk that we may have to re-lease our properties frequently and we may be unable to do so on attractive terms, on a timely basis or at all.

 

Because these leases generally permit the residents to leave at the end of the lease term without penalty, our rental revenues may be impacted by declines in market rental rates more quickly than if our leases were for longer terms. Short-term leases may result in high turnover, which involves costs such as restoring the properties, marketing costs and lower occupancy levels. Our resident turnover rate and related cost estimates may be less accurate than if we had more operating data upon which to base such estimates. In addition, to the extent that a potential resident is represented by a leasing agent, we may need to pay all or a portion of any related agent commissions, which will reduce the revenue from a particular rental home. Alternatively, to the extent that a lease term exceeds one year, we may miss out on the ability to raise rents in an appreciating market and be locked into a lower rent until such lease expires. If the rental rates for our properties decrease or our residents do not renew their leases, our operating results and ability to make distributions to our stockholders could be adversely affected.

 

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We face significant competition in the short-term rental market for guests, which may limit our ability to short-term rent our properties on favorable terms.

 

We believe that our competitors include:

 

Here.co, Arrived Homes, Pacaso, Invitation Homes, real estate developers with short-term rentals, and mom-and-pop hosts; and

 

Hotel chains, such as Marriott, Hilton, Accor, Wyndham, InterContinental, and Huazhu, as well as boutique hotel chains and independent hotels.

 

We depend on short-term rental income from guests to cover our operating costs. As a result, our success depends in large part upon our ability to attract guests for our properties. We face competition for guests from other lessors of single-family properties, apartment buildings and condominium units. Competing properties may be newer, better located and more attractive to residents. Potential competitors may have lower rates of occupancy than we do or may have superior access to capital and other resources, which may result in competing owners more easily locating residents and leasing available housing at lower rental rates than we might offer at our homes. Many of these competitors may successfully attract residents with better incentives and amenities, which could adversely affect our ability to obtain quality residents and lease our single-family properties on favorable terms. This competition may affect our ability to attract and retain guests and may reduce the short-term rental rates we are able to charge.

 

In addition, we could also be adversely affected by high vacancy rates of short-term rentals in our markets, which could result in an excess supply of short-term rental homes and reduce occupancy and rental rates. Continuing development of apartment buildings and condominium units in many of our markets will increase the supply of housing and exacerbate competition for residents.

 

No assurance can be given that we will be able to attract guests. If we are unable to short-term rent our homes to suitable guests, we would be adversely affected and the value of our common stock could decline.

 

We may acquire alternative property types that may have less appreciation and could be more difficult to dispose.

 

While our acquisition strategy focuses on rent-ready single-family homes, we may in the future acquire multifamily vacation rentals, experimental homes, experiential homes, or other vacation rental viable properties. These homes may add liquidity risk and could be harder to sell at optimal prices with proper timing.

 

We intend to continue to acquire properties, from time to time, consistent with our investment strategy even if the short-term rental and housing markets are not as favorable as they have been in the recent past, which could adversely impact anticipated yields.

 

We intend to continue to acquire properties, from time to time, consistent with our investment strategy, even if the rental and housing markets are not as favorable as they have been in the recent past. Future acquisitions of properties may be more costly than those we have acquired previously. The following factors, among others, may make acquisitions more expensive:

 

improvements in the overall economy and employment levels;

 

changes in the economy affecting demand or supply of real estate properties in our markets;

 

changes in the economy affecting the money supply and interest rates in our markets;

 

changes in the economy affecting the availability of credit in our markets;

 

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greater availability of consumer credit;

 

improvements in the pricing and terms of mortgages;

 

the emergence of increased competition for single-family properties from private investors and entities with similar investment objectives to ours; and

 

tax or other government incentives that encourage homeownership.

 

We plan to continue acquiring properties as long as we believe such properties offer an attractive total return opportunity. Accordingly, future acquisitions may have lower yield characteristics than recent past and present opportunities and, if such future acquisitions are funded through equity issuances, the yield and distributable cash per share will be reduced, and the value of our common stock may decline.

 

Competition in identifying and acquiring our properties could adversely affect our ability to implement our business and growth strategies, which could materially and adversely affect us.

 

In acquiring our properties, we compete with a variety of institutional investors, including REITs, specialty finance companies, public and private funds, savings and loan associations, banks, mortgage bankers, insurance companies, institutional investors, investment banking firms, financial institutions, governmental bodies and other entities. We also compete with individual private home buyers and small-scale investors. Certain of our competitors may be larger in certain of our markets and may have greater financial or other resources than we do. Some competitors may have a lower cost of funds and access to funding sources that may not be available to us. In addition, any potential competitor may have higher risk tolerances or different risk, which could allow them to consider a wider variety of investments. Competition may result in fewer investments, higher prices, a broadly dispersed portfolio of properties that does not lend itself to efficiencies of concentration, acceptance of greater risk, lower yields and a narrower spread of yields over our financing costs. In addition, competition for desirable investments could delay the investment of our capital, which could adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows. As a result, there can be no assurance that we will be able to identify and finance investments that are consistent with our investment objectives or to achieve positive investment results, and our failure to accomplish any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on us and cause the value of our common stock to decline.

 

Compliance with governmental laws, regulations and covenants that are applicable to our properties or that may be passed in the future, including permit, license and zoning requirements, may adversely affect our ability to make future acquisitions or renovations, result in significant costs or delays, and adversely affect our growth strategy.

 

Short-term rental homes are subject to various covenants and local laws and regulatory requirements, including permitting, licensing and zoning requirements. Local regulations, including municipal or local ordinances, restrictions and restrictive covenants imposed by community developers may restrict our use of our properties and may require us to obtain approval from local officials or community standards organizations at any time with respect to our properties, including prior to acquiring any of our properties or when undertaking renovations of any of our existing properties. Among other things, these restrictions may relate to fire and safety, seismic, asbestos-cleanup or hazardous material abatement requirements. Additionally, such local regulations may cause us to incur additional costs to renovate or maintain our properties in accordance with the particular rules and regulations. We cannot assure you that existing regulatory policies will not adversely affect our ability to achieve results in terms of adherence to our forecasted plans and achieved in service rental properties on our projected timeline. Likewise, regulatory policies may adversely affect the timing or cost of our future acquisitions or renovations Additional regulations may be adopted that will increase delays or result in additional costs. Our business and growth strategies may be materially and adversely affected by our ability to obtain permits, licenses and approvals. Our failure to obtain such permits, licenses and approvals could have a material adverse effect on us and cause the value of our common stock to decline.

 

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We may become a target of legal demands, litigation (including class actions), and negative publicity by tenant and consumer rights organizations, which could directly limit and constrain our operations and may result in significant litigation expenses and reputational harm.

 

Numerous tenant rights and consumer rights organizations exist throughout the country and operate in our markets. We may attract attention from some of these organizations and become a target of legal demands, litigation, and negative publicity. Many consumer organizations have become more active and better funded in connection with mortgage foreclosure-related issues and with the increased market for homes arising from displaced homeownership. Some of these organizations may shift their litigation, lobbying, fundraising, and grass roots organizing activities to focus on landlord-resident issues. While we intend to conduct our business lawfully and in compliance with applicable landlord-tenant and consumer laws, such organizations might work in conjunction with trial and pro bono lawyers in one or multiple states to attempt to bring claims against us on a class action basis for damages or injunctive relief and to seek to publicize our activities in a negative light. We cannot anticipate what form such legal actions might take or what remedies they may seek.

 

Additionally, such organizations may lobby local county and municipal attorneys or state attorneys general to pursue enforcement or litigation against us, may lobby state and local legislatures to pass new laws and regulations to constrain or limit our business operations, adversely impact our business, or may generate negative publicity for our business and harm our reputation. If they are successful in any such endeavors, they could directly limit and constrain our operations and may impose on us significant litigation expenses, including settlements to avoid continued litigation or judgments for damages or injunctions.

 

Our business is subject to laws and regulations regarding privacy, data protection, consumer protection, and other matters. Many of these laws and regulations are subject to change and uncertain interpretation, and could result in claims, changes to our business practices, monetary penalties, or otherwise harm our business.

 

We are subject to a variety of laws and regulations that involve matters such as: privacy; data protection; personal information; rights of publicity; content; marketing; distribution; data security; data retention and deletion; electronic contracts and other communications; consumer protection; and online payment services. These laws and regulations are constantly evolving and can be subject to significant change. As a result, the application, interpretation, and enforcement of these laws and regulations are often uncertain and may be interpreted and applied inconsistently. Additionally, as we depend on third parties for key services, we rely on such third-party service providers’ compliance with laws and regulations regarding privacy, data protection, consumer protection, and other matters relating to our customers.

 

There are a number of legislative proposals at both the federal and state level, as well as other jurisdictions that could impose new obligations in areas affecting our business. We are subject to numerous, complex, and frequently changing laws, regulations, and contractual obligations designed to protect personal information. Various federal and state privacy and data security laws and regulatory standards create data privacy rights for users, including more ability to control how their data is shared with third parties. These laws and regulations, as well as any associated inquiries or investigations or any other government actions, may be costly to comply with, result in negative publicity, require significant management time and attention, and subject us to remedies that may harm our business, including fines or demands or orders that we modify or cease existing business practices.

 

We may not successfully detect and prevent fraud, misconduct, incompetence or theft by our third-party service providers. In addition, any removal or termination of third-party service providers would require us to seek new vendors or providers, which would create delays and adversely affect our operations. Poor performance by such third-party service providers will reflect poorly on us and could significantly damage our reputation among guests. In the event of fraud or misconduct by a third party, we could also be exposed to material liability and be held responsible for damages, fines or penalties and our reputation may suffer.

 

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We may from time to time in the future acquire some of our homes through the auction process, which could subject us to significant risks that could adversely affect us.

 

We may from time to time in the future acquire some of our homes through the auction process, including auctions of homes that have been foreclosed upon by third party lenders. Such auctions may occur simultaneously in a number of markets, including monthly auctions on the same day of the month in certain markets. As a result, we may only be able to visually inspect properties from the street and will purchase these homes without a contingency period and in “as is” condition with the risk that unknown defects in the property may exist. Upon acquiring a new home, we may have to evict residents who are in unlawful possession before we can secure possession and control of the home. The holdover occupants may be the former owners or residents of a property, or they may be squatters or others who are illegally in possession. Securing control and possession from these occupants can be both costly and time-consuming or generate negative publicity for our business and harm our reputation.

 

Title defects could lead to material losses on our investments in our properties.

 

Our title to a property may be challenged for a variety of reasons, and in such instances title insurance may not prove adequate. We may, from time to time, in the future, acquire a number of our properties on an “as is” basis, at auctions or otherwise. When acquiring properties on an “as is” basis, title commitments are often not available prior to purchase and title reports or title information may not reflect all senior liens, which may increase the possibility of acquiring houses outside predetermined acquisition and price parameters, purchasing residences with title defects and deed restrictions, HOA restrictions on short-term renting, or purchasing the wrong residence without the benefit of title insurance prior to closing. This could lead to a material if not complete loss on our investment in such properties.

 

For properties we acquire at auction, we similarly do not obtain title insurance prior to purchase, and we are not able to perform the type of title review that is customary in acquisitions of real property. As a result, our knowledge of potential title issues will be limited, and no title insurance protection will be in place. This lack of title knowledge and insurance protection may result in third parties having claims against our title to such properties that may materially and adversely affect the values of the properties or call into question the validity of our title to such properties. Without title insurance, we are fully exposed to, and would have to defend ourselves against, such claims. Further, if any such claims are superior to our title to the property we acquired, we risk loss of the property purchased.

 

Increased scrutiny of title matters could lead to legal challenges with respect to the validity of the sale. In the absence of title insurance, the sale may be rescinded and we may be unable to recover our purchase price, resulting in a complete loss. Title insurance obtained subsequent to purchase offers little protection against discoverable defects because they are typically excluded from such policies. In addition, any title insurance on a property, even if acquired, may not cover all defects or the significant legal costs associated with obtaining clear title.

 

Any of these risks could adversely affect our operating results, cash flows, and ability to make distributions to our stockholders.

 

Our lack of a long operating history could adversely impact us.

 

As a start-up business, we do not have a long operating history. Accordingly, recent events, including the securities regulatory matters, could have a greater impact upon us than a company that has a long operating history. For example, it may make it more difficult for us to bind coverage with insurance carriers or to achieve better rates from other service providers or lenders due to these recent events due to a higher risk profile.

 

Contingent or unknown liabilities could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and operating results.

 

Assets and entities that we have acquired or may acquire in the future may be subject to unknown or contingent liabilities for which we may have limited or no recourse against the sellers. Unknown or contingent liabilities might include liabilities for or with respect to liens attached to properties, unpaid real estate tax, utilities, or HOA charges for which a subsequent owner remains liable, clean-up or remediation of environmental conditions or code violations, claims of customers, vendors, or other persons dealing with the acquired entities, and tax liabilities. Purchases of single-family properties acquired at auction, in short sales, from lenders, or in portfolio purchases typically involve few or no representations or warranties with respect to the properties and may allow us limited or no recourse against the sellers. Such properties also often have unpaid tax, utility, and HOA liabilities for which we may be obligated but fail to anticipate. As a result, the total amount of costs and expenses that we may incur with respect to liabilities associated with acquired properties and entities may exceed our expectations, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. Additionally, such properties may be subject to covenants, conditions, or restrictions that restrict the use or ownership of such properties, including prohibitions on short-term renting. We may not discover such restrictions during the acquisition process and such restrictions may adversely affect our ability to operate such properties as we intend.

 

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Environmentally hazardous conditions may adversely affect us.

 

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, a current or previous owner or operator of real property may be liable for the cost of removing or remediating hazardous or toxic substances on such property. Such laws often impose liability whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. Even if more than one person may have been responsible for the contamination, each person covered by applicable environmental laws may be held responsible for all of the clean-up costs incurred. In addition, third parties may sue the owner or operator of a site for damages based on personal injury, natural resources or property damage or other costs, including investigation and clean-up costs, resulting from the environmental contamination. The presence of hazardous or toxic substances on one of our properties, or the failure to properly remediate a contaminated property, could give rise to a lien in favor of the government for costs it may incur to address the contamination or otherwise adversely affect our ability to sell or short-term rent the property or borrow using the property as collateral. Environmental laws also may impose restrictions on the manner in which property may be used or businesses may be operated. A property owner who violates environmental laws may be subject to sanctions which may be enforced by governmental agencies or, in certain circumstances, private parties. In connection with the acquisition and ownership of our properties, we may be exposed to such costs. The cost of defending against environmental claims, of compliance with environmental regulatory requirements or of remediating any contaminated property could materially and adversely affect us.

 

Compliance with new or more stringent environmental laws or regulations or stricter interpretation of existing laws may require material expenditures by us. We may be subject to environmental laws or regulations relating to our properties, such as those concerning lead-based paint, mold, asbestos, and proximity to power lines or other issues. We cannot assure you that future laws, ordinances or regulations will not impose any material environmental liability or that the current environmental condition of our properties will not be affected by the activities of residents, existing conditions of the land, operations in the vicinity of the properties or the activities of unrelated third parties. In addition, we may be required to comply with various local, state and federal fire, health, life-safety and similar regulations. Failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations could result in fines and/or damages, suspension of personnel, civil liability or other sanctions.

 

If we fail to attract guests, or if we fail to provide high-quality stays and experiences, our business, results of operations, and financial condition would be materially adversely affected.

 

Our business depends on our ability to maintain our properties and engage in practices that encourage guests to book those properties, including increasing the number of nights that are available to book, providing timely responses to inquiries from guests, offering a variety of desirable and differentiated listings at competitive prices that meet the expectations of guests, and offering hospitality, services, and experiences that satisfy guests and which prospective guests view as valuable. If we do not establish or maintain a sufficient number of listings and availability for listings, or if the number of nights booked declines for a particular period, or the prices we are able to charge declines, our revenue would decline and our business, results of operations, and financial condition would be materially adversely affected.

 

Additional reasons for our financial performance may be affected by economic, social, and political factors; perceptions of trust and safety in our properties; negative experiences with guests, including guests who damage our property, throw unauthorized parties, or engage in violent and unlawful acts; and our decision to remove guests for not adhering to our guest standards or other factors we deem detrimental to our community. Our business, results of operations, and financial condition could be materially adversely affected if our guests are unable to return to normal travel in the near to immediate term.

 

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If we fail to retain guests or add new guests, our business, results of operations, and financial condition would be materially adversely affected.

 

Our success depends significantly on existing guests continuing to book and attracting new guests to book our properties. Our ability to attract and retain guests could be materially adversely affected by a number of factors discussed elsewhere in these “Risk Factors,” including:

 

events beyond our control, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, other pandemics and health concerns, increased or continuing restrictions on travel, immigration, trade disputes, economic downturns, and the impact of climate change on travel, including fires, floods, severe weather and other natural disasters, and the impact of climate change on seasonal destinations;

 

failing to meet guests’ expectations, including increased expectations for cleanliness in light of the COVID-19 pandemic;

 

increased competition and use of our competitors’ properties;

 

failing to provide differentiated, high-quality, and an adequate supply of stays or experiences at competitive prices;

 

guests not receiving timely and adequate support from us;

 

our failure to provide new or enhanced offerings, tiers, or features that guests value;

 

declines or inefficiencies in our marketing efforts;

 

negative associations with, or reduced awareness of, our brand;

 

negative perceptions of the trust and safety in our properties; and

 

macroeconomic and other conditions outside of our control affecting travel and hospitality industries generally.

 

In addition, if our listings and other content provided are not displayed effectively to guests, we are not effective in engaging guests across our various offerings, we fail to provide an experience in a manner that meets rapidly changing demand, or guests have unsatisfactory search, booking, or payment experiences, we could fail to convert first-time guests and fail to engage with existing guests, which would materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

 

Properties could be difficult to short-term rent, which could adversely affect our revenues.

 

The properties we acquire are vacant at the time of closing and we may not be successful in attracting guests to short-term rent the individual properties that we acquire as quickly as we had expected or at all. Rental revenues may be affected by declines in market rental rates more quickly than if our leases were for longer terms. Even if we are able to find guests as quickly as we had expected, we may incur vacancies and may not be able to re-short-term rent those properties without longer-than-assumed delays, which may result in increased renovation and maintenance costs. In addition, the value of a vacant property could be substantially impaired. Vacant homes may also be at risk for fraudulent activity which could impact our ability to lease a home. As a result, if vacancies continue for a longer period of time than we expect or indefinitely, we may suffer reduced revenues, which may have a material adverse effect on us.

 

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Declining real estate valuations and impairment charges could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.

 

We periodically review the value of our properties to determine whether their value, based on market factors, projected income and generally accepted accounting principles, has permanently decreased such that it is necessary or appropriate to take an impairment loss in the relevant accounting period. Such a loss would cause an immediate reduction of net income in the applicable accounting period and would be reflected in a decrease in our balance sheet assets. The reduction of net income from impairment losses could lead to a reduction in our dividends, both in the relevant accounting period and in future periods. Even if we do not determine that it is necessary or appropriate to record an impairment loss, a reduction in the intrinsic value of a property would become manifest over time through reduced income from the property and would therefore affect our earnings and financial condition.

 

We are highly dependent on information systems and systems failures could significantly disrupt our business, which may, in turn, negatively affect us and the value of our common stock.

 

Our operations are dependent upon our internal operating systems, and property management platforms, as well as external short-term rental platforms, like Airbnb, which include certain automated processes that require access to telecommunications or the internet, each of which is subject to system security risks. Certain critical components are dependent upon third party service providers and a significant portion of our business operations are conducted over the internet. As a result, we could be severely impacted by a catastrophic occurrence, such as a natural disaster or a terrorist attack, or a circumstance that disrupted access to telecommunications, the internet or operations at our third-party service providers, including viruses or experienced computer programmers that could penetrate network security defenses and cause system failures and disruptions of operations. Even though we believe we utilize appropriate duplication and back-up procedures, a significant outage in telecommunications, the internet or at our third-party service providers could negatively impact our operations.

 

Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information systems and expose us to liability, which would cause our business and reputation to suffer.

 

Information security risks have generally increased in recent years due to the rise in new technologies and the increased sophistication and activities of perpetrators of cyberattacks. In the ordinary course of our business, we acquire and store sensitive data, including intellectual property, our proprietary business information and personally identifiable information of our prospective and current residents, employees and third-party service providers. The secure processing and maintenance of such information is critical to our operations and business strategy. Despite our security measures, our information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers or breached due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. Any such breach could compromise our networks and the information stored therein could be accessed, publicly disclosed, misused, lost or stolen. Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, regulatory penalties, disruption to our operations and the services we provide to customers or damage our reputation, any of which could adversely affect our results of operations, reputation and competitive position.

 

We rely upon Amazon Web Services to operate certain aspects of our service and any disruption of or interference with our use of the Amazon Web Services operation would impact our operations and our business would be adversely impacted.

 

Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) provides a distributed computing infrastructure platform for business operations, or what is commonly referred to as a “cloud” computing service. Our software and computer systems have been designed to utilize data processing, storage capabilities and other services provided by AWS. Currently, we run the vast majority of our computing on AWS. Given this, along with the fact that we cannot easily switch our AWS operations to another cloud provider, any disruption of or interference with our use of AWS would impact our operations and our business would be adversely impacted.

 

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We may be involved in a variety of litigation.

 

We may be involved in a range of legal actions in the ordinary course of business. These actions may include, among others, challenges to title and ownership rights, disputes arising over potential violations of HOA rules and regulations, issues with local housing officials arising from the condition or maintenance of the property, outside vendor disputes and trademark infringement and other intellectual property claims. These actions can be time-consuming and expensive, and may adversely affect our reputation. Although we are not currently involved in any legal or regulatory proceedings that we expect would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition, and such proceedings may arise in the future.

 

We may suffer losses that are not covered by insurance.

 

We attempt to ensure that our properties are adequately insured to cover casualty losses. However, there are certain losses, including losses from floods, fires, earthquakes, wind, pollution, acts of war, acts of terrorism or riots, for which we may self-insure or which may not always or generally be insured against because it may not be deemed economically feasible or prudent to do so. Changes in the cost or availability of insurance could expose us to uninsured casualty losses. In particular, a number of our properties may be located in areas that are known to be subject to increased earthquake activity, fires, or wind and/or flood risk. While we may have policies for earthquakes and hurricane and/or flood risk, our properties may nonetheless incur a casualty loss that is not fully covered by insurance. In such an event, the value of the affected properties would be reduced by the amount of any such uninsured loss, and we could experience a significant loss of capital invested and potential revenues in such properties and could potentially remain obligated under any recourse debt associated with such properties. Inflation, changes in building codes and ordinances, environmental considerations and other factors might also keep us from using insurance proceeds to replace or renovate a particular property after it has been damaged or destroyed. Under those circumstances, the insurance proceeds we receive might be inadequate to restore our economic position on the damaged or destroyed property. Any such losses could adversely affect us and cause the value of our common stock to decline. In addition, we may have no source of funding to repair or reconstruct the damaged home, and we cannot assure that any such sources of funding will be available to us for such purposes in the future.

 

We face possible risks associated with natural disasters and extreme weather events (the frequency and severity of which may be impacted by climate change), which may include more frequent or severe storms, extreme temperatures and ambient temperature increases, hurricanes, flooding, rising sea levels, shortages of water, droughts, and wildfires, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

 

We are subject to the risks associated with natural disasters and the physical effects of climate change, which may include more frequent or severe storms, extreme temperatures and ambient temperature increases, hurricanes, flooding, rising sea levels, shortages of water, droughts, and wildfires (although it is currently impossible to accurately predict the impact of climate change on the frequency or severity of these events), any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. We will operate in certain areas where the risk of natural or climate-related disaster or other catastrophic losses exists, and the occasional incidence of such an event could cause substantial damage to our properties or the surrounding area. For example, to the extent climate change causes changes in weather patterns or an increase in extreme weather events, our coastal destinations could experience increases in storm intensity and rising sea-levels causing damage to our properties and result in a reduced number of listings in these areas. Other destinations could experience extreme temperatures and ambient temperature increases, shortages of water, droughts, wildfires, and other extreme weather events that make those destinations less desirable. Climate change may also affect our business by increasing the cost of, or making unavailable, property insurance on terms we find acceptable in areas most vulnerable to such events, increasing operating costs, including the availability and cost of water or energy, and requiring us to expend funds as we seek to repair and protect our properties in connection with such events. As a result of the foregoing and other climate-related issues, we may decide to remove such listings from our platform. If we are unable to provide listings in certain areas due to climate change, we may lose guests, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

 

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Eminent domain could lead to material losses on our investments in our properties.

 

Governmental authorities may exercise eminent domain to acquire the land on which our properties are built in order to build roads and other infrastructure. Any such exercise of eminent domain would allow us to recover only the fair value of the affected properties. In addition, “fair value” could be substantially less than the real market value of the property for a number of years, and we could effectively have no profit potential from properties acquired by the government through eminent domain.

 

We may have difficulty selling our real estate investments and our ability to distribute all or a portion of the net proceeds from any such sale to our stockholders may be limited.

 

Real estate investments are relatively illiquid and, as a result, we may have a limited ability to sell our properties. When we sell any of our properties, we may recognize a loss on such sale. We may elect not to distribute any proceeds from the sale of properties to our stockholders. Instead, we may use such proceeds for other purposes, including:

 

purchasing additional properties;

 

repaying debt or buying back shares

 

creating working capital reserves; or

 

making repairs, maintenance or other capital improvements or expenditures to our remaining properties.

 

Laws, regulations, and rules that affect the short-term rental may limit our ability to offer short-term rentals and could expose us to significant penalties, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

 

Hotels and groups affiliated with hotels, neighborhoods, and communities have engaged and will likely continue to engage in various lobbying and political efforts for stricter regulations governing short-term rentals with both local and national jurisdictions. These groups and others cite concerns around affordable housing and over-tourism in major cities, and some state and local governments have implemented or considered implementing rules, ordinances, or regulations governing the short-term rental of properties and/or home sharing. Such regulations include ordinances that restrict or ban short-term rentals, set annual caps on the number of days we can rent our homes for short-term rental, require us to register with the municipality or city, or require us to obtain permission before offering short-term rentals. In addition, some jurisdictions regard short-term rental as “hotel use” and claim that such use constitutes a conversion of a residential property to a commercial property requiring a permitting process. Macroeconomic pressures and public policy concerns could continue to lead to new laws and regulations, or interpretations of existing laws and regulations, which limit the ability of hosts to share their spaces. If laws, regulations, rules, or agreements significantly restrict or discourage short-term rentals in certain jurisdictions, it would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

 

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Guest, or third-party actions that are criminal, violent, inappropriate, or dangerous, or fraudulent activity, may undermine the safety or the perception of safety of our properties and our ability to attract and retain guests and materially adversely affect our reputation, business, results of operations, and financial condition.

 

We have no control over or ability to predict the actions of our guests and other third parties, such as neighbors or invitees, either during the guest’s stay, experience, or otherwise, and therefore, we cannot guarantee the safety of our guests, and third parties. The actions of guests and other third parties can result in fatalities, injuries, other bodily harm, fraud, invasion of privacy, property damage, discrimination and brand and reputational damage, which could create potential legal or other substantial liabilities for us. We do not verify the identity of our guests nor do we verify or screen third parties who may be present during a reservation. We rely on the booking sites’ ability to validate the guests’ information. The verification processes used by the booking sites are beneficial but not exhaustive and have limitations due to a variety of factors, including laws and regulations that prohibit or limit their ability to conduct effective background checks in some jurisdictions, the unavailability of information, and the inability of their systems to detect all suspicious activity. There can be no assurances that these measures will significantly reduce criminal or fraudulent activity.

 

If guests, or third parties engage in criminal activity, misconduct, fraudulent, negligent, or inappropriate conduct or use our properties as a conduit for criminal activity, consumers may not consider our listings safe, and we may receive negative media coverage, or be subject to involvement in a government investigation concerning such activity, which could adversely impact our brand and reputation – thereby impacting our operating results.

 

The methods used by perpetrators of fraud and other misconduct are complex and constantly evolving, and our trust and security measures may currently or in the future be insufficient to detect and help prevent all fraudulent activity and other misconduct.

 

In addition, certain regions where we are planning to operate have higher rates of violent crime or more relaxed safety standards, which can lead to more safety and security incidents, and may adversely impact the bookings of our properties in those regions and elsewhere.

 

If criminal, inappropriate, fraudulent, or other negative incidents occur due to the conduct of guests or third parties, our ability to attract and retain guests would be harmed, and our business, results of operations, and financial condition would be materially adversely affected – thereby impacting other guests. Such incidents may in the future prompt stricter home short-term rental regulations or regulatory inquiries into our policies and business practices.

 

Measures that we are planning to take to ensure the trust and safety of our properties may cause us to incur significant expenditures and may not be successful.

 

We are planning to take measures to ensure the trust and safety of our properties, to combat fraudulent activities and other misconduct and improve trust, such as using smart locks, noise monitoring systems, and potentially use identity scanners at each property. These measures are long-term investments in our business to promote the trust and safety of our properties; however, some of these measures increase friction by increasing the number of steps required to be able to rent one of our properties, which could reduce Guest activity, and could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition. The timing and implementation of these measures will vary across geographies. There can be no assurances that our plans to invest in the trust and safety of our properties will be successful, significantly reduce criminal or fraudulent activity on or off our properties, or be sufficient to protect our reputation in the event of such activity.

  

In the future, we may have operations in countries known to experience high levels of corruption and any violation of anti-corruption laws could subject us to penalties and other adverse consequences.

 

We are subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and other laws in the United States and elsewhere that prohibit improper payments or offers of payments to foreign governments and their officials, political parties, state-owned or controlled enterprises, and/or private entities and individuals for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We may have operations in, and that otherwise deal with countries known to experience corruption. Our activities in these countries create the risk of unauthorized payments or offers of payments by one of our employees, contractors, agents, or users that could be in violation of various laws, including the FCPA and anti-bribery laws in these countries. Failure to comply with any of these laws and regulations may result in extensive internal or external investigations as well as significant financial penalties and reputational harm, which could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

 

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Risks Related to this Direct Listing and Ownership of Our Common Stock

 

We will control the direction of our business and its ownership of our common stock will prevent you and other stockholders from influencing significant decisions.

 

As long as our Company’s major stockholders continue to hold those shares, it will be able to significantly influence or effectively control the composition of our board of directors and the approval of actions requiring stockholder approval through its voting power. Accordingly, for such period of time, Giri Devanur, our Chief Executive Officer, will have significant influence with respect to our management, business plans and policies. In particular, for so long our company continues to hold its shares, it may be able to cause or prevent a change of control of our Company or a change in the composition of our board of directors, and could preclude any unsolicited acquisition of our Company. The concentration of ownership could deprive you of an opportunity to receive a premium for your shares of common stock as part of a sale of our Company and ultimately might affect the value of your common stock.

 

There is no assurance that we will successfully list on Nasdaq.

 

There can be no assurance that our company will be able to list on Nasdaq, or that such a listing will be maintained even if achieved. Our ability to list on Nasdaq is subject to a number of conditions, including meeting certain financial and corporate governance requirements. While we believe we currently satisfy these requirements, there is no guarantee that we will continue to do so in the future. Additionally, Nasdaq may reject our application for listing or we may encounter delays or other issues that prevent or delay our listing. If we are unable to list on Nasdaq, or if we are delisted after listing, we may be forced to seek alternative listing arrangements or operate on an over-the-counter market, which could negatively impact our ability to raise capital, our liquidity, and the marketability of our securities. Our inability to list on Nasdaq could also have a negative impact on our reputation, business prospects, and financial condition. Therefore, investors should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties related to our ability to list on Nasdaq before making an investment decision.

 

Because we are a “controlled company” as defined in the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules, you may not have protection of certain corporate governance requirements which otherwise are required by Nasdaq’s rules.

 

Under Nasdaq’s rules, a controlled company is a company of which more than 50% of the voting power for the election of directors is held by an individual, group or another company. We are a controlled company because Mr. Giri Devanur, our chief executive officer and Chairman, holds more than 50% of our voting power, and we expect we will continue to be a controlled company upon the Direct Listing. For so long as we remain a controlled company, we are not required to comply with the following permitted to elect to rely, and may rely, on certain exemptions from the obligation to comply with certain corporate governance requirements, including:

 

our board of directors is not required to be comprised of a majority of independent directors;
   
our board of directors is not subject to the compensation committee requirement; and
   
we are not subject to the requirements that director nominees be selected either by the independent directors or a nomination committee comprised solely of independent directors.

 

We have not taken advantage of these exemptions. As a result, to the extent that we take advantage of these exemptions, you will not have the same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to all of the Nasdaq corporate governance requirements. Although we do not currently intend to take advantage of the controlled company exemptions, we cannot assure you that, in the future, we will not seek to take advantage of these exemptions.

 

 

Our failure to meet the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq could result in a delisting of our common stock and could make it more difficult to raise capital in the future.

 

Nasdaq has listing requirements for inclusion of securities for trading on the Nasdaq, including minimum levels of stockholders’ equity, market value of publicly held shares, number of public stockholders and stock price. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in maintaining our listing on the Nasdaq as it is possible that we may fail to satisfy the continued listing requirements, such as the corporate governance requirements or the minimum stock price requirement. If we fail to satisfy the continued listing requirements, the Nasdaq may take steps to delist our common stock. Such a delisting, or the announcement of such delisting, will have a negative effect on the price of our common stock and would impair your ability to sell or purchase our common stock when you wish to do so. In the event of a delisting, we may attempt to take actions to restore our compliance with the Nasdaq listing requirements, but we can provide no assurance that any such action taken by us would allow our common stock to become listed again, stabilize the market price or improve the liquidity of our common stock, prevent our common stock from dropping below the Nasdaq minimum listing requirements or prevent future non-compliance with the Nasdaq listing requirements. If we do not maintain the listing of our common stock on the Nasdaq, it could make it harder for us to raise additional capital in the long-term. If we are unable to raise capital when needed in the future, we may have to cease or reduce operations.

 

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Our financial situation creates doubt whether we will continue as a going concern.

 

There can be no assurances that we will ever be able to achieve a level of revenues adequate to generate sufficient cash fflow from operations or obtain additional financing through private placements, public offerings and/or bank financing necessary to support our working capital requirements. To the extent that funds generated from any private placements, public offerings and/or bank financing are insufficient, we will have to raise additional working capital and no assurance can be given that additional financing will be available, or, if available, will be on acceptable terms. The recent interest rate hikes and the present conditions and state of the United States and global economies make it difficult to predict whether and/or when and to what extent a recession has occurred or will occur in the near future. These conditions potentially raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If adequate working capital is not available, we may be forced to discontinue operations, which would cause investors to lose their entire investment.

 

The price of our common stock may be volatile and fluctuate substantially, which could result in substantial losses for purchasers of our common stock in this offering.

 

Our common stock price is likely to be volatile. The stock market has experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. As a result of this volatility, you may not be able to sell your common stock at or above the initial public offering price. The market price for our common stock may be influenced by many factors, including:

 

the success of competitive products or technologies;

 

regulatory or legal developments in the United States,

 

the recruitment or departure of key personnel;

 

actual or anticipated changes in our development timelines;

 

our ability to raise additional capital;

 

disputes or other developments relating to proprietary rights, litigation matters and our ability to obtain patent protection for our product candidates in the future should we choose to do so;

 

significant lawsuits, including stockholder litigation;

 

variations in our financial results or those of companies that are perceived to be similar to us;

 

general economic, industry and market conditions; and

 

the other factors described in this “Risk Factors” section.

 

If our quarterly operating results fall below the expectations of investors or securities analysts, the price of our common stock could decline substantially. Furthermore, any quarterly fluctuations in our operating results may, in turn, cause the price of our stock to fluctuate substantially. We believe that quarterly comparisons of our financial results are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as an indication of our future performance.

 

In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class-action litigation often has been instituted against that company. Such litigation, if instituted against us, could cause us to incur substantial costs to defend such claims and divert management’s attention and resources.

 

Because we do not expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future, investors seeking cash dividends should not purchase shares of common stock.

 

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors of Directors after taking into account various factors, including but not limited to our financial condition, operating results, cash needs, growth plans and the terms of any credit agreements that we may be a party to at the time. Accordingly, investors must rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any future gains on their investments. Furthermore, our Credit Agreement contains negative covenants that limit our ability to pay dividends. For more information, see the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

 

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Although we intend to apply to list our common stock on Nasdaq, an active trading market for our common stock may not develop.

 

Prior to this offering, no public market has existed for our common stock. Further, we intend to apply to list our common stock on Nasdaq, and there can be no assurance that we will be approved. Although this offering will not commence without the approval for the trading of our common stock on Nasdaq, an active trading market for our shares may never develop or be sustained following this offering. If an active market for our common stock does not develop, it may be difficult for you to sell shares you purchase in this offering without depressing the market price for the shares, or at all.  An inactive market may also impair our ability to raise capital by selling our common stock and may impair our ability to expand our business by using our common stock as consideration in an acquisition.

 

We will be subject to additional regulatory burdens resulting from our public listing.

 

We are working with our legal, accounting and financial advisors to identify those areas in which changes should be made to our financial management control systems to manage our obligations as a public company listed on the Nasdaq. These areas include corporate governance, corporate controls, disclosure controls and procedures and financial reporting and accounting systems. We have made, and will continue to make, changes in these and other areas, including our internal controls over financial reporting. However, we cannot assure holders of our common stock that these and other measures that we might take will be sufficient to allow us to satisfy our obligations as a public company listed on the Nasdaq on a timely basis. In addition, compliance with reporting and other requirements applicable to public companies listed on the Nasdaq will create additional costs for us and will require the time and attention of management. We cannot predict the amount of the additional costs that we might incur, the timing of such costs or the impact that management’s attention to these matters will have on our business.

 

We may sell additional common stock or other securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock in subsequent offerings or may issue additional common stock or other securities to finance future acquisitions.

 

We cannot predict the size or nature of future sales or issuances of securities or the effect, if any, that such future sales and issuances will have on the market price of the common stock. Sales or issuances of substantial numbers of common stock or other securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock, or the perception that such sales or issuances could occur, may adversely affect prevailing market prices of the common stock. With any additional sale or issuance of common stock or other securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock, investors will suffer dilution to their voting power and economic interest in our company. Furthermore, to the extent holders of any stock options or other convertible securities convert or exercise their securities and sell the common stock they receive, the trading price of the common stock may decrease due to the additional amount of common stock available in the market.

 

To the extent we may issue additional equity interests, our stockholders’ percentage ownership interest in our Company would be diluted. In addition, depending upon the terms and pricing of any additional offerings, the use of the proceeds and the value of our real estate investments, you may also experience dilution in the value of your shares and in the earnings and dividends per share.

 

Upon its effectiveness, our Certificate of Incorporation will provide that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for certain disputes between us and our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees.

 

Upon its effectiveness, our Certificate of Incorporation will provide that, with certain limited exceptions, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for:

 

any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf;

 

any action asserting a claim of breach of fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or stockholder;

 

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  any action asserting a claim against us arising under the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”), or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware;

 

  any action arising pursuant to any provision of our Bylaws or Certificate of Incorporation; and

 

  any action asserting a claim against us or any current or former director, officer or stockholder that is governed by the internal-affairs doctrine.

 

This exclusive-forum provisions may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in any of our securities shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to this provision. There is no certainty that a court located outside of Delaware would give effect to this provision in any given case. If a court were to find this exclusive-forum provision in our Certificate of Incorporation to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving the dispute in other jurisdictions.

 

We are an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company and intend to take advantage of reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies, which could make the common stock less attractive to investors.

 

We are an “emerging growth company” (“EGC”) as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012. we will remain an EGC until the earliest to occur of (i) the last day of the fiscal year in which it has total annual gross revenue of $1.235 billion or more; (ii) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common stock pursuant to this registration statement; (iii) the date on which it has issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt securities during the prior three-year period; or (iv) the date it qualifies as a “large accelerated filer” under the rules of the SEC, which means the market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last business day of its most recently completed second fiscal quarter after it has been a reporting company in the United States for at least 12 months. For so long as we remain an EGC, it is permitted to and intends to rely upon exemptions from certain disclosure requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not EGCs. These exemptions include not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”).

 

We may take advantage of some, but not all, of the available exemptions available to EGCs. We cannot predict whether investors will find the common stock less attractive if it relies on these exemptions. If some investors find the common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for the common stock and the price of the common stock may be more volatile.

 

We are also a smaller reporting company, as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act (“SRC”). As an SRC, our company intends to utilize certain reduced disclosure requirements, including publishing two years of audited financial statements instead of three years, as required for companies that do not qualify as an SRC. Our company will remain an SRC until the last day of the fiscal year in which it had (i) a public float that exceeded $250 million or (ii) annual revenues of more than $100 million and a public float that exceeded $700 million. To the extent our company takes advantage of such reduced disclosure obligations, it may make comparison of its financial statements to those of other public companies difficult or impossible.

 

After our company ceases to be an SRC, it is expected to incur additional management time and cost to comply with the more stringent reporting requirements applicable to companies that are accelerated filers or large accelerated filers, including complying with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of SOX.

 

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TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS, COPYRIGHTS AND TRADENAMES 

 

We own or otherwise have rights to the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights, including those mentioned in this prospectus, used in conjunction with the operation of our business. This prospectus includes our own trademarks, which are protected under applicable intellectual property laws, as well as trademarks, service marks, copyrights, and tradenames of other companies, which are the property of their respective owners. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trademarks, service marks, copyrights, or tradenames to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies. Solely for convenience, trademarks and tradenames referred to in this prospectus may appear without the ®, or SM symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights to these trademarks and tradenames. 

 

As of the date of this prospectus, we have applied for 2 trademarks and has filed a provisional patent application for the reAlpha Score. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company has the following pending applications for federal trademarks and a license to use the following federal trademark in the United States:

 

Mark Name  International
Classes
   Application
Number
   Filed Date  Owner
               
reAlpha M3 TM   035    90670058   2021-04-25  reAlpha Tech Corp
                 
reAlpha HUMINTTM   035    90670061   2021-04-25  reAlpha Tech Corp
                 
reAlpha BRAINTM   035    90670577   2021-04-25  reAlpha Tech Corp
                 
reAlpha HubTM   035    90670055   2021-04-25  reAlpha Tech Corp
                 
IPO – Investment Property Offering   042    97603076   2022-09-22  reAlpha Tech Corp
                 
Vacation Capitalist   036    97703446   2022-12-05  reAlpha Tech Corp

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Registered Stockholders may, or may not, elect to sell or distribution, as applicable, shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus. To the extent any Registered Stockholder chooses to sell or distribution, as applicable, shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus, we will not receive any proceeds from any such sales of our common stock. See “Principal and Registered Stockholders.”

 

MARKET INFORMATION FOR SECURITIES AND DIVIDEND POLICY

 

Market Price and Ticker Symbols

 

There is currently no market for our common stock. We intend to apply to list on Nasdaq under the symbol “[●]”.

 

Holders

 

On April 17, 2023, there were 3,123 holders of record of the Company’s common stock.

 

Dividend Policy

 

We have never declared or paid any cash dividend on our capital stock. We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future and we intend to retain all of our earnings, if any, to finance our growth and operations and to fund the expansion of our business. Payment of any dividends will be made in the discretion of our board of directors. Our board of directors may take into account general and economic conditions, our financial condition and results of operations, our available cash and current and anticipated cash needs, capital requirements, contractual, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions and implications on the payment of dividends by us to our stockholders or by our subsidiaries to us and such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant. In addition, our ability to pay dividends is limited by our credit facilities and may be limited by covenants of other indebtedness we or our subsidiaries incur in the future.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the information presented in our historical combined financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. In addition to historical information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements, such as statements regarding our expectation for future performance, liquidity and capital resources, which involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include those identified below and those described in “Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” “Risk Factors” and “Financial Information.”

 

Business Overview

 

Our business model is built around acquiring short-term rental properties that meet its internal investment criteria, which it calls Target Properties. Once acquired, we plan to renovate these properties to prepare them for rent and list them on short-term rental sites. We also plan to manage the financial performance of these assets, which includes evaluating the property’s after-repair value and profitability.

 

To make this business model available to retail investors, we plan to offer interest in each property portfolio through exempt offerings directed at those investors. The investors who participate in these offerings are called Syndicate Members. We expect that in the future, these Syndicate Members will purchase minority interests in the Company’s acquired properties.

 

Our goal is to achieve consistent cash flow from short-term tenants, long-term capital appreciation, favorable tax treatment of long-term capital gains, and capital preservation. To finance these property acquisition investments, the company may engage in leverage financing. This involves a combination of senior financing on its real estate acquisitions, secured facilities, and capital markets financing transactions.

 

We plan to secure conservatively structured leverage that is long-term, non-recourse, and non-mark-to-market financing. It intends to manage credit risk and interest rate risk associated with these financings by monitoring credit risk and other risks of loss associated with each investment and its overall credit risk and levels of provision for loss. Additionally, we will follow an interest rate risk management policy intended to mitigate the negative effects of major interest rate changes. This includes attempting to “match-fund,” which means that it will structure the key terms of its borrowings to generally correspond with the expected holding period of its assets. We have already started its first syndication of one of its Orlando properties.

 

Results of Operations

 

The three months ended January 31, 2023, compared to the three months ended January 31, 2022

 

   Three months
ended
January 31,
2023
   Three months
ended
January 31,
2022
 
   Amount   Amount 
Rental Income  $37,070   $95,000 
Cost of sales  $(7,785)  $(24,781)
Gross profit  $29,285   $70,219 
General, Administrative & Other Non-Operating Expenses  $(1,495,788)  $(1,432,924)
Total operating expenses  $(67,683)  $(70,372)
Provision for income taxes  $-   $- 
Net loss  $(1,534,186)  $(1,433,077)
Less: Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests  $-   $2,211 
Net Loss Attributable to ReAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.)  $(1,534,186)  $(1,430,866)

 

   Three months ended
January 31,
     
   2023   2022   %  Change 
Gross Profit  $29,285   $70,372    (58.3)%
Gross Margin %   78.9%   73.9%   5.00%

 

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Revenues. Total revenues were $37,070 for the three months ended January 31, 2023 compared to $95,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2022. Our revenues consist of short-term rental revenue that we receive from our listed properties. The decline in revenue for the period ending January 31, 2023, can be attributed to a decrease in the number of properties listed compared to January 31, 2022, as we are in the process of discontinuing our Dallas, Texas operations by selling most of the properties we previously had in that market.

 

Cost of Sales. Total cost of sales was $7,785 for the three months ended January 31, 2023 compared to $24,781 for the three months ended January 31, 2022. The decrease in the cost of sales for the three months ended January 31, 2023, is attributed to a reduction in the property management fee. This fee is charged based on the revenue earned, and since the revenue declined for the three months ended January 31, 2023, due to a decrease in the number of properties listed as compared to January 31, 2022, it resulted in a decline in the cost of sales.

 

Gross Profit. Gross profit was $29,285 for the three months ended January 31, 2023, compared to $70,219 for the same period of 2022. The decrease in gross profit is mainly attributed to a decline in revenue resulting from a decrease in property management fees and host charges associated with our listed properties compared to the three months ended January 31, 2022.

 

Gross Margin. Gross margin was 78.9% for the three months ended January 31, 2023, compared to 73.9% for the same period of 2022. The increase in gross margins of 5% during the three months ended January 31, 2023, is mainly due to the decrease in property management fees and host charges associated with our listed properties, which had been charged to us by Airbnb for hosting our properties during three months ended January 31, 2022.

 

General, Administrative and other Non-Operating Expenses. General administrative and other non-operating expenses were $1,495,788 for the three months ended January 31, 2023 compared to $1,432,924 for the three months ended January 31, 2022. This increase in general administrative and other non-operating expenses can be attributed to a minor rise in legal expenses.

   

Operating Expense. We recognized operating expense of $67,683 for the three months ended January 31, 2023, compared to $70,372 for the three months ended January 31, 2022. The reduction in expenses is attributable to a lower number of properties compared to January 31, 2022. Operating expenses includes utilities, repairs, maintenance, property insurance costs, property taxes, depreciation, amortization and others.

 

Net Loss. Net loss was $1,534,186 for the three months ended January 31, 2023, compared to $1,430,866 in the prior year comparable period. This increase in net loss is attributable to a decline in revenues due to decrease in the number of properties listed compared to January 31, 2022, and an increase in our non-operating expenses due to our increased legal expenses during such period.

 

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The nine months ended January 31, 2022, compared to the nine months ended January 31, 2021

 

   Nine months ended
January 31,
2023
   Nine months ended
January 31,
2022
 
   Amount   Amount 
Rental Income  $96,860   $168,771 
Cost of sales  $(20,336)  $(37,758)
Gross profit  $76,524   $131,013 
General, Administrative & Other Non-Operating Expenses  $(3,004,491)  $(1,956,136)
Total operating expenses  $(221,366)  $(208,508)
Provision for income taxes  $-   $- 
Net loss  $(3,149,333)  $(2,033,631)
Less: Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests  $-   $(8,082)
Net Loss Attributable to ReAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.)  $(3,149,333)  $(2,025,549)

 

   Nine months ended
January 31,
     
   2023   2022   % Change 
Gross Profit  $76,524   $131,013    (41.6)%
Gross Margin %   79.0%   77.6%   1.4%

 

Revenues. Total revenues were $96,860 for the nine months ended January 31, 2023 compared to $168,771 for the nine months ended January 31, 2022. The decline in revenue for the nine months ended January 31, 2023, can be attributed to a decrease in the number of properties listed compared to January 31, 2022, as we disposed of certain properties, including most of the properties we previously had in the Dallas, Texas market. Our revenues consist of short-term rental revenue that we receive from our listed properties.

 

Cost of Sales. Total cost of sales was $20,336 for the nine months ended January 31, 2023 compared to $37,758 for the nine months ended January 31, 2022. The decrease in the cost of sales for the nine months ended January 31, 2023, is attributed to a reduction in the property management fee. This fee is charged based on the revenue earned, and since the revenue declined for the nine months ended January 31, 2023, due to a decrease in the number of properties listed as compared to January 31, 2022, it resulted in a decline in the cost of sales.

 

Gross Profit. Gross profit was $76,524 for the nine months ended January 31, 2023, compared to $131,103 for the same period of 2022. The revenue is not inclusive of the sale amount from these disposed properties. It included only the short-term rentals amount generated from the properties during their listing period.

 

Gross Margin. Gross margin was 79.0% for the nine months ended January 31, 2023, compared to 77.6% for the same period of 2022. The increase in gross margins of 1.4% during the nine months ended January 31, 2023, is mainly due to the decrease in property management fees and host charges associated with our listed properties, which had been charged to us by Airbnb for hosting our properties during nine months ended January 31, 2022.

 

General, Administrative and other Non-Operating Expenses. General administrative and other non-operating expenses were $3,004,491 for the nine months ended January 31, 2023, compared to $1,956,136 for the nine months ended January 31, 2022. The Increase can be attributed to a rise in legal expenses in connection with our Regulation A offering and general business operations.

   

Operating Expense. We recognized operating expenses of $211,366 for the nine months ended January 31, 2023 compared to $208,508 for the nine months ended January 31, 2022. Operating expenses includes utilities, repairs, maintenance, property insurance costs, property taxes, depreciation, amortization and others. The rise in expenses is attributable to an increase in depreciation and amortization costs compared to January 31, 2022.

 

Net Loss. Net loss was $3,149,333 for the nine months ended January 31, 2023, compared to $2,025,549 in the prior year comparable period. This increase in net loss was due to a decline in revenue, which was due to a decrease in the number of properties listed compared to the nine months ended January 31, 2022 period, and increase in the non-operating expenses, such as increased legal expenses.

 

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The fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, compared to the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021

 

   Fiscal year ended
April 30,
2022
   Fiscal year ended
April 30,
2021
 
   Amount   Amount 
Rental Income  $229,672   $784 
Cost of sales  $(55,717)  $(199)
Gross profit  $173,955   $585 
General, Administrative & Other Non-Operating Expenses  $(2,995,365)  $(2,809)
Total operating expenses  $(381,932)  $(1,189)
Provision for income taxes  $-   $- 
Net loss  $(3,203,342)  $(3,413)
Less: Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests  $(13,304)  $(71)
Net Loss Attributable to ReAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.)  $(3,190,038)  $(3,342)

 

  Year ended
April 30,
     
   2022   2021   % Change 
Gross Profit  $173,955   $585    29,636%
Gross Margin %   75.7%   74.6%   1.1%

 

Revenues. Total revenues were $229,672 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, compared to $784 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021. The revenue increase for the period ending April 30, 2022, is due to the fact that we were formed on April 22, 2021, and the fiscal year ended on April 30, 2021, hence it only reflected 8 days of operations, compared to the year ended April 30, 2022 (i.e. 365 days). Our revenues consist of short-term rental revenue that we receive from our listed properties.

 

Cost of Sales. Total cost of sales was $55,717 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, compared to $199 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021. The increase in the cost of sales for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, is attributed to the fact that our operations began on April 22, 2021, and the fiscal year ended on April 30, 2021, hence it only reflected 8 days of operations, compared to the year ended April 30, 2022 (i.e. 365 days).

 

Gross Profit. Gross profit was $173,955 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, compared to $585 for the same period of 2021. The increase for the period ending April 30, 2022, is due to the fact that we were formed on April 22, 2021, and our fiscal year ended on April 30, 2021, hence it only reflected 8 days of operations, compared to the year ending April 30, 2022 (i.e. 365 days).

 

Gross Margin. Gross margin was 75.7% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, compared to 74.6% for the same period of 2021. The increase in gross margins during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, is mainly due to the fact that we were formed on April 22, 2021, and the fiscal year ended on April 30, 2021, hence it only reflected 8 days of operations, compared to the year ended April 30, 2022 (i.e. 365 days).

 

General, Administrative and other Non-Operating Expenses. General administrative and other non-operating expenses were $2,995,365 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022 compared to $2,809 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021. The increase for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, is due to the fact that we were formed on April 22, 2021, and the fiscal year ended on April 30, 2021, hence it only reflected 8 days of operations, compared to the year ended April 30, 2022 (i.e. 365 days).

   

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Operating Expense. We recognized operating expense of $381,932 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022 compared to $1,189 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021. Operating expenses includes utilities, repairs, maintenance, property insurance costs, property taxes, depreciation, amortization and others. The operating expenses increase for the period ended April 30, 2022, is due to the fact that we were formed on April 22, 2021, and the fiscal year ended on April 30, 2021, hence it only reflected 8 days of operations, compared to the year ended April 30, 2022 (i.e. 365 days).

 

Net Loss. Net loss was $3,190,038 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, compared to $3,342 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021. The decrease in net loss for the period ended April 30, 2022, is due to the fact that we were formed on April 22, 2021, and the fiscal year ended on April 30, 2021, hence it only reflected 8 days of operations, compared to the year ending April 30, 2022 (i.e. 365 days).

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity describes the ability of a company to generate sufficient cash flows to meet the cash requirements of its business operations, including working capital needs, debt services, acquisitions, contractual obligations and other commitments. As of the date of this prospectus, we have yet to generate meaningful revenue from our business operations and have funded acquisitions, capital expenditure and working capital requirement through equity and debt financing.

 

Our liquidity and capital resources are critical to our ability to execute on our business plan and achieve our strategic objectives. We anticipate that we will require working capital in the next 12 months to finance our growth and support our operations. Accordingly, we will need to raise additional capital by securing additional financing. The timing, size, and terms of any such offering have not yet been determined. To the extent the Company requires additional funds more than 12 months from the date hereof, and collections from our short-term rentals cannot fund our needs, the Company may utilize equity offerings to raise these funds. We cannot provide any assurance that we will be able to raise additional funds on acceptable terms, if at all. Our ability to raise additional capital will depend on various factors, including market conditions, investor demand, and our financial performance.

 

Our business model requires significant capital expenditures to build and maintain the infrastructure and technology required to support our operations. In addition, we may incur additional costs associated with research and development of new products and services, expansion into new markets or geographies, and general corporate overhead. As a result, we may require additional financing in the future to fund these initiatives, which may include additional equity or debt financing or strategic partnerships. We currently do not have any commitments or arrangements for additional financing, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to us, or at all. If we are unable to obtain additional financing when required, we may be forced to reduce the scope of our operations, delay the launch of new products or services, or take other actions that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We may also be required to seek additional financing on terms that are unfavorable to us, which could result in the dilution of our stockholders’ ownership interests or the imposition of burdensome terms and restrictions.

 

Cash Flows

 

The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods presented.

 

   Nine Months Ended   Year Ended 
Particulars  January 31,
2023
   January 31,
2022
   April 30,
2022
   April 30,
2021
 
                 
Net cash used in operating activities  $(4,478,549)  $(30,482)  $(1,558,025)  $(11,326)
Net cash used in investing activities  $1,687,271   $(2,322,374)  $(2,645,816)  $(98,189)
Net cash provided by financing activities  $3,644,095   $4,485,184   $5,533,173   $442,735 

 

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Cash flows from operating activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $(4,478,549) and $(30,482) for the nine months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in net cash flows used in operating activities as compared to the same period in 2022 was primarily driven by general, administrative and legal expenses in relation with Regulation A fund raising and other related activities.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $(1,558,025) for the year ended April 30, 2022, compared to $(11,326) for the year ended April 30, 2021. The difference in net cash flows used in operating activities as compared to the same period in 2022 is primarily due to the business was operating for a significantly shorter duration (i.e., 8 days since April 22, 2021 inception date) during the period ended April 30, 2021 compared to the year ending April 30, 2022, which operated for the whole year (i.e. 365 days).

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

Our cash flows from investing activities have been comprised primarily of purchases and sales of real estate properties and improvements to those properties.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $1,687,271 and $(2,322,374) for the nine months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in inflow from investing was primarily due to the sale of real estate properties during the nine months ended January 31, 2023.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $(2,645,816) for the year ended April 30, 2022, compared to $(98,189) for the year ended April 30, 2021. The increase was primarily due to purchases of new properties during the year ended April 30, 2022 and also due to the business was operating for a significantly shorter duration (i.e., 8 days) during the period ended April 30, 2021 compared to the year ending April 30, 2022 (i.e. 365 Days). As the company got incorporated on 22nd April, 2021.

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

We have financed our operations primarily through sales of equity securities, loans and advances.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $3,644,095 and $4,485,184 for the nine months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in net outflow is primarily consists of mortgage loan payment.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $5,533,173 and $442,735 for the year ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase in net inflow is primarily consists of mortgage loan receipts and Regulation A Settlement stock subscription during the year end April 30, 2022.

 

Contractual and Obligations and Commitments

 

Our contractual obligations as of April 30, 2022 include existing mortgage loans of the 5 properties currently owned by the Company. Monthly mortgage interest amounts will vary due to interest rate fluctuation, and as of April 30, 2022 they were approximately as follows:

 

Properties  City & State  Mortgage
Loan
Amount
 
506 West Parnell Street  Denison, Texas  $98,000 
503 North Patton Avenue  Dallas, Texas  $177,974 
3121 Fieldview Drive  Garland, Texas  $228,750 
Joaquin  Dallas, Texas  $226,737 
606 West Acheson Street  Denison, Texas  $110,250 
746 Greenland Way  Grand Praire, Texas  $217,500 
790 Pebble Beach Drive  Champions Gate, Florida  $276,553 
612 Jasmine Lane  Davenport, Florida  $337,242 
7676 Amazonas Street  Kissimmee, Florida  $266,204 
2540 Hamlet Lane  Kissimmee, Florida  $342,000 
Total     $2,281,211 

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of January 31, 2023, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that involve significant judgment and potentially could result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Management believes the following critical accounting policies are affected by our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

 

Revenue Recognition: Our revenues primarily consist of short-term rental revenues. We have the following revenue sources and revenue recognition policies:

 

Short-term rental revenues include revenues from the rental of our properties via Airbnb and such digital hospitality platforms.

 

Fee and other income include late fees, violation fees, and other revenue arising from contractual agreements with third parties. This revenue is recognized as the services are transferred in accordance with ASC 606.

 

Investment Property and Equipment and Depreciation: Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation for buildings is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets (27.5 years). Depreciation of improvements to buildings, rental homes and equipment, and vehicles is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets (ranging from 3 to 27.5 years). Land & its development costs are not depreciated but are capitalized as Land and land improvements. Interest expenses, Maintenance, and repairs are charged to expenses as incurred and improvements are capitalized. The costs and related accumulated depreciation of property sold or otherwise disposed of are removed from the financial statements and any gain or loss is reflected in the current year’s results of operations.

 

Impairment Policy: The Company applies FASB ASC 360-10, “Property, Plant and Equipment,” to measure impairment in real estate investments. Rental properties are individually evaluated for impairment when conditions exist which may indicate that it is probable that the sum of expected future cash flows (on an undiscounted basis without interest) from a rental property is less than the carrying value under its historical net cost basis. These calculations of expected future cash flows consider factors such as future operating income, trends, and prospects, as well as the effects of leasing demand, competition, and other factors. Upon determination that a permanent impairment has occurred, rental properties are reduced to their fair value. For properties to be disposed of, an impairment loss is recognized when the fair value of the property (less the estimated cost to sell) is less than the carrying amount of the property measured at the time there is a commitment to sell the property and/or it is actively being marketed for sale. A property to be disposed of will be reported at the lower end of the carrying amount or its estimated fair value, less its cost to sell. Subsequent to the date that a property is held for disposition, depreciation expense is not recorded.

 

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Income Taxes: We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, we determine deferred tax assets and liabilities on the basis of the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities by using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes. We record uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon the ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. We recognize interest and penalties, if any, with income tax expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” ASU 2016-13 requires that entities use a new forward looking “expected loss” model that generally will result in the earlier recognition of allowance for credit losses. The measurement of expected credit losses is based upon historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for annual reporting periods, including interim reporting periods within those periods, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact this standard may have on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Emerging Growth Company Status

 

The JOBS Act permits an emerging growth company such as us to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have irrevocably elected to apply this extended transition period and, as a result, we will not adopt new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for public entities. Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to other public companies that do not elect the extended transition period.

 

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BUSINESS

 

Overview

 

We are an early stage company with a mission to develop and utilize our artificial intelligence focused technology stack to empower retail investor participation in short-term rental properties, which are real estate units listed for a rental term of 31 days or less. People may use vacation rentals for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to: vacation or travel, relocation for an upcoming move, a place to stay while their residence is going through renovations or repairs, extended work trips, special events like weddings or family reunions, temporary work assignments, or seasonal activities. We were founded on the belief that every person should have the access and the freedom to pursue wealth creation through real estate. However, there are significant barriers to entry for the average individual and lucrative returns are currently mainly realized by private equity firms and larger-scale developers. We intend to leverage technology to democratize access to short-term rental investments. To support this goal, we intend to build what we believe would be a new model for property ownership and real estate investment. We believe in simplified wealth creation, access to new markets, diversification, exceptional guest experiences, and community-building network effects.

 

Our Business Model

 

Our business model is built around providing retail investors with the opportunity to participate in short-term rental properties we will acquire by offering interest in each property portfolio. We intend to make that opportunity available pursuant to exempt offerings directed at those retail investors through syndications, which investors we call “Syndicate Members,” as described below. We are focusing on the short term rental industry since it is highly fragmented and is ideal for consolidation from both a real estate, technology and artificial intelligence perspective. According to public filings from Airbnb, Inc. (“Airbnb”), the total market size is estimated to be $1.2T.

 

The Company decided to focus on short-term rentals (vs. long term rentals) because of their profitability. We believe short-term rentals can be more profitable than long-term rentals for three main reasons:

 

Higher rental rates. Short-term rental rates are typically higher than long-term rental rates, especially in popular tourist destinations or during peak travel seasons.

 

Flexibility. With short-term rentals, you have the flexibility to adjust your rental rates and availability based on demand.

 

More tax deductions. Short-term rental owners may be able to deduct more expenses than long-term rental owners, such as cleaning fees, supplies, and utilities.

 

To implement our business model, we plan to acquire properties that satisfy our internal Investment Criteria (as defined below) (the “Target Properties”). Then, if needed, we renovate the Target Properties, prepare them for rent, list them on short-term rental sites and arrange for the Target Properties to be managed, internally or through third-parties. Eventually, we expect such management of the Target Properties will be beneficial for the Company as well as the investors that acquire minority interests through syndications (or through a real estate investment trust, as applicable). We expect that in the future these investors will become Syndicate Members through the purchasing of minority interests in our acquired properties. In addition to managing the property operations, whether internally or through third-parties, we will also manage the financial performance of the asset, such as evaluating if the after-repair value or appreciated value of the property is higher than the purchase price, or whether the property is ready to generate the expected profitability. At this time, we started our first syndication of one of our Orlando properties.

 

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The average person does not:   Proposed solution:
     
Have access to wholesale real-estate market prices.   As a bulk buyer, we will have access to the wholesale real estate market, which most people do not even know exists. This includes bulk portfolio acquisition strategy.
     
Have the cash for a 25% down payment.   reAlpha has strategic partnerships with lending institutions, which will allow us to close on property acquisitions within two to three weeks rather than the two to three months customary period for property acquisitions.
     
Have the time to buy, renovate and manage an investment property.   reAlpha handles the acquisition, renovation, onboarding and property management. Syndicate Members never have to answer a guest or pick up a paintbrush.
     
Want to deal with a complex mortgage process (personal guarantee, negotiation with lenders, personal credit checks).   reAlpha eliminates the entire process for Syndicate Members. Syndicate Members will never need to give a personal guarantee and their credit will never be checked when financing directly through reAlpha.
     
Qualification + Mortgage Lending Restrictions - Income determines how much an individual can leverage/borrow.   By fractionalizing the ownership process, we expect reAlpha Syndicate Members can own a smaller percentage of a home or group of homes rather than covering an entire down payment and being required to go through loan qualification requirements required by lenders.

 

Through these property acquisition investments, our goal is to obtain: (i) consistent cash flow from short-term tenants; (ii) long-term capital appreciation by leveraging our property’s value after repair and/or renovations in appreciating markets; and (iii) favorable tax treatment of long-term capital gains.

 

To finance these property acquisition investments, we may engage in leverage financing to enhance total returns to our Syndicate Members and investors through a combination of senior financing on our real estate acquisitions, secured facilities, and capital markets financing transactions. We will seek to secure conservatively structured leverage that is long-term, non-recourse, non-mark-to-market financing to the extent obtainable on a cost-effective basis. Our operating policies in respect to credit risk and interest rate risk we may face in connection with these financings include:

 

Credit Risk Management. We may be exposed to various levels of credit and special hazard risk depending on the nature of our assets. We will review and monitor credit risk and other risks of loss associated with each investment and our overall credit risk and levels of provision for loss.

 

Interest Rate Risk Management. We will follow an interest rate risk management policy intended to mitigate the negative effects of major interest rate changes. We intend to minimize our interest rate risk from borrowings by attempting to “match-fund,” which means that we will seek to structure the key terms of our borrowings to generally correspond with the expected holding period of our assets.

 

Syndicate Member Exempt Offerings

 

To implement our business model, we will purchase Target Properties, as described below, through wholly-owned LLCs that will be formed for each property or group of related properties that are ready to be listed on short term rental sites (as described below in “Business - Business Process for Acquired Properties” below). We expect to utilize a credit line to facilitate funding and acquisition of Target Properties. As we grow and develop additional funding sources, we may set up additional subsidiaries to further facilitate funding and credit opportunities available to us through each of these additional subsidiaries (for more information on our most recent credit facility agreement, refer to the “Recent Developments” section below).

 

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During 2023, we started to offer securities to Syndicate Members via a SEC registered broker-dealer managed process under Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act, or directly by the issuer under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D, where only accredited investors are involved. As we transition from properties that have been placed in the market utilizing lines of credit or short-term financing to long-term funding and syndicate membership, we may restructure our holdings. Specifically, we may refinance our property holdings with different lenders that may offer better financing terms after the property has a between 3 to 6 months of operation history.

 

However, we expect reAlpha Acquisitions, LLC, one of our subsidiaries, will maintain management control of each of the LLCs. When this phase is implemented, we expect Syndicate Members to collectively buy up to 100% of the newly formed LLC. The offerings by the LLCs of Syndicate Membership will be made after the completion of this Direct Listing, pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation A, Regulation Crowdfunding, Regulation CF or Regulation D, all of which we believe would be available for such offerings and facilitate the utilization of exemptions from registration under federal and state securities laws (see “Recent Developments - First Syndication of the Jasmine property” for more details on our most recent Syndicate Member offering).

 

Our Growth Strategy

 

Our business and growth strategy consists of acquiring Target Properties through the use of our credit facilities, furnish, lightly renovate, if needed, and rent them on the short-term rental market. We will manage, selectively leverage and sell homes located in markets that satisfy our market selection requirements across the United States, as further described below. In the future, we may consider expanding to other favorable global markets. We believe that these markets should offer investors a blend of attractive yields and a prospect for long-term property value appreciation.

 

Market Selection

 

We intend to focus our business efforts on the markets in which Airbnb operates, which include some or all of the following characteristics:

 

Sufficient inventory to make it feasible to achieve scale in the local market (100 – 500 homes);

 

Large universities and skilled workforce;

 

Popular with Airbnb travelers;

 

Favorable competitive landscape with respect to other institutional residence buyers; and

 

Hotel room capacity and occupancy rates in given destinations.

 

During our testing phase, we started acquiring properties in our initial geographic market of Dallas, Texas as a proof of concept. Now, we have moved into the Orlando, Florida market. We believe that this market offers strong growth in population, jobs, rental rates, and value appreciation. Additionally, we have selected Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, and Panhandle areas in Florida as our next markets.

 

We will focus on acquiring properties we believe (i) are likely to generate stable cash flows in the short-term rental market and/or (ii) have the potential for long-term capital appreciation, such as those located in neighborhoods with what we see as high growth potential and those available from sellers who are distressed or face time-sensitive deadlines. As a result of the extended time to complete the renovation of properties caused by the current supply chain issues, including labor, material, and furniture shortages, we have shifted the focus of our acquisition strategy to rent-ready homes. This will help us to deploy the properties that we purchase to be onboarded on Airbnb and start generating revenues more quickly as these rent-ready properties do not need any major upgrades. In the future, we may revisit purchasing renovation heavy homes depending on the labor and supply availabilities.

 

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We expect to revisit market statistics and market selection criteria on a periodic basis. Selected markets may not necessarily meet every single criterion. In the future, we may choose to enter additional markets such as Florida, California, Texas, New York, Illinois and, eventually, we expect that will expand to other states in the U.S., and subsequently globally. At this time, we have not set a timeline for expansion. We may also evaluate certain additional markets in the future.

 

Investment Criteria

 

We determine our Target Properties utilizing our investment criteria, which evaluates acquisition investments using our proprietary algorithms (the “Investment Criteria”). Investment decisions made pursuant to our Investment Criteria may include single-family homes, multifamily units, experiential properties, resorts, resort communities and others.

 

We plan to have continuously assess property acquisition investments using our Investment Criteria and intend to purchase properties that include, but are not limited to, the following primary characteristics:

 

Target Properties identified by our reAlpha Score algorithms (described below) are considered for acquisition;

 

Target Properties with an average of three (3) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms per unit;

 

Target Properties with an average price range of $250,000 - $600,000 and a repair/improvement budget requirement of less than 20% of the home purchase price; In select markets, this price range may significantly vary.

 

We also intend to regularly consider acquiring properties outside of these ranges depending on market conditions, uniqueness, and condition of the Target Property.

 

Investment Decisions

 

While we will employ our proprietary artificial intelligence technology and our real estate professionals to identify suitable properties for acquisition, the Company will be responsible for final decisions. We will use the methodology described below and our bespoke technologies to reach buy or sell decisions. We have developed an investment approach that combines the experience of our management, the reAlpha Score and an approach that emphasizes market research, underwriting standards and down-side analysis of the risks of each investment.

 

To execute our disciplined investment approach, we plan to closely monitor the profit and loss of each investment.

 

The following is a summary of our methodology for property acquisition:

 

Local Market Research

 

We will research the acquisition and underwriting of each transaction. The research will focus on finding any “red flags” to acquire a property. These “red flags” include (i) heavy regulation on short-term rentals at a state, county, or homeowner’s association (“HOA”) level; (ii) homes that have been on the market for longer than a year, or (iii) areas where natural disasters are extremely common and damaging. Additionally, we consider things such as tourist numbers and market size, seasonality, walkability, proximity to airports, restaurants and entertainment and events that would attract renters.

 

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Market Analysis. When entering a market that we do not currently own property. We first determine what the demographic and real estate relate trends have been. More specifically, we look to see positive trends in statistics such as, but not limited to:

 

i.Historical and projected population growth;
ii.Historical and projected median income/median income growth;
iii.Historical real estate property appreciation;
iv.Historical rental rate growth;
v.Laws, ordinances, restrictions related to short term rentals;
vi.Residential inventory supply; and
vii.Annual tourism demand.

 

Submarket Analysis. In our submarket analysis, we look for all the same stats/trends as completed at the market level but for a smaller geographical area such as a specific city and/or zip code. Additionally, we will look to see positive trends in statistics such as, but not limited to:

 

i.Total short term rental demand in the submarket;
ii.Active short term rental listings in the submarket;
iii.Average submarket daily rates based on seasonality;
iv.Average submarket occupancy; and
v.Licensing requirements.

 

Property Analysis. In our property analysis, we look to analyze the subject property or properties to determine:

 

i.Age and construction type, including roof, doors and windows;
ii.Property condition;
iii.Level and finesse of finishes in the property;
iv.Is there any deferred maintenance to be done in the property before putting it in the market;
v.Age/condition of major mechanical components including roof, plumbing and appliances;
vi.Upcoming capital expenditures; and
vii.Reoccurring maintenance.

 

Underwriting Analysis

 

We will examine all elements of a potential investment, including, with respect to real property, its location, income-producing capacity, prospects for long-range appreciation, tax considerations and liquidity. Utilizing the market, submarket and property analysis, we develop a complete pro forma calculation from acquisition through projected sale is completed for each property or portfolio of properties acquired. Each pro forma calculation must meet the required minimum metrics threshold set by the company prior to making a formal investment.

 

Risk Management

 

Operating or performance risks generally arise at the investment level and often require real estate operating experience to cure, as described in the “Risk Factors” section below. We will review the current operating performance of property investments against our internal projections and provide the oversight necessary to detect and resolve issues as they arise.

 

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Asset Management

 

Prior to the purchase of a property, we will develop a property business strategy, which will be customized based on the acquisition and underwriting data. Our property business strategy is a forecast of the action items to be taken and the capital needed to achieve the targeted returns for a Target Property. The property business strategy includes: (i) offer amount and negotiations, (ii) financing structure, (iii) furniture and design, (iv) achieving the most beneficial holding period for the property, (v) tax strategy and (vi) exit strategy. These strategies will be customized based on data found during the due diligence process for each of Target Property to adapt to economic conditions, seasonality, and the unique factors of each market.

 

Properties and/or portfolios of acquired properties will have annual budgets completed prior to the commencement of any given operating year. Quarterly financials will include variance to pro forma calculations and budget reports. Variances greater than 15% for any line item that exceeds an amount equal to $10,000 shall include an explanation of said variance.

 

Business Process for Acquired Properties

 

Once we have decided to acquire a property using our Investment Criteria, we intend to use the following steps to maximize its value:

 

1.A wholly-owned subsidiary (e.g. wholly-owned LLCs) buys the Target Property using short-term leverage provided by one of our lending partners.

 

2.The wholly-owned subsidiary arranges for the renovation of the purchased Target Property, at the cost of that wholly-owned subsidiary, by one of our preselected national partners after transferring it to the new reAlpha LLC subsidiary.

 

3.Within a period of 4-to-18-months, reAlpha will refinance the Target Property by swapping the short-term loan with a long-term loan from any one of our lending partners. If current market conditions or lending opportunities are poor, we may choose to not refinance or refinance out of the respective target time frame of 4-to-18 months.

 

4.If the after-repair value or appreciated value (within 4 to 18 months after acquisition) of the Target Property is higher than the purchase price, then the remaining money from the equity may be used for purchasing additional properties in the same reAlpha LLC subsidiary for all owners.

 

5.The new reAlpha LLC subsidiary will offer up to 100% of its membership interests for purchase through syndicate membership (or other investment vehicle such as real estate investment trust), as explained above.

 

6.Our Syndicate Members may receive distributions proportional to their membership based on the free cash flows after taxes from the overall performance of the property on Airbnb.

 

7.After the Target Property has generated the target returns the property may be sold to book the profit for the reAlpha LLC subsidiary.

 

8.This profit, if any, may be used to purchase further properties in the same reAlpha LLC subsidiary for our benefit and the benefit of the Syndicate Members. The Syndicate Members may choose to invest further in new properties or redeem their investments.

 

Although we may sell properties, we intend to hold and manage the properties we acquire for a period of one to six years. The reAlpha LLCs that will manage these properties will receive a gross fee of 15% to 30% of the property’s revenue. The 15-30% fee is of gross receipts generated by the property. “Gross Receipts” means (i) receipts from the short-term or long-term rental of the property; (ii) receipts from rental escalations, late charges and/or cancellation fees; (iii) receipts from tenants for reimbursable operating expenses; (iv) receipts from concessions granted or goods or services provided in connection with the Property or to the tenants or prospective tenants; (v) other miscellaneous operating receipts; and (vi) proceeds from rent or business interruption insurance, excluding (A) tenants’ security or damage deposits until the same are forfeited by the person making such deposits, (B) property damage insurance proceeds, and (C) any award or payment made by any governmental authority in connection with the exercise of any right of eminent domain.

 

As each of our properties reaches what we believe to be its appropriate disposition value, based on internal metrics, we will consider disposing of the property. The determination of when a particular property should be sold or otherwise disposed of will be made after consideration of relevant factors, including prevailing and projected economic conditions, whether the value of the property is anticipated to appreciate or decline substantially, and how any existing leases on a property may impact the potential sales price. The Company will utilize the reAlpha Score to measure properties against set key performance indexes and determine when to objectively dispose of a property. The Company may determine that it is in the best interests of stockholders to sell a property earlier than one year or to hold a property for more than six years. When we determine to sell a particular property, we intend to achieve a selling price that captures the capital appreciation for investors based on then-current market conditions. We cannot assure you that this objective will be realized.

 

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Each property will be charged a market rate property disposition fee that are paid by the seller at the time of the sale, consisted of realtor fees and closing costs (taxes and other related costs). This disposition fee should cover property sale expenses such as brokerage commissions, and title, escrow and closing costs upon the disposition and sale of a property. It is expected that this disposition fee charged will range from 6% to 8% of the property sale price. Following the sale of a property, the Company expects to re-invest the proceeds of such sale, minus the property disposition fee described in this paragraph, into more properties for our portfolio and for the Syndicate Members to have the opportunity to invest in.

 

Further, the properties may be also managed by third-party property management firms at the Company’s discretion. The services provided by such third-party property manager would include (i) ensuring compliance with local and other applicable laws and regulations; (ii) handling tenant access to properties; (iii) and any other action deemed necessary by the property manager or desirable for the performance of any of the services under our respective management agreement. These management agreements are subject to an asset management fee between 15% and 30% of the short-term rental gross revenue generated. As we achieve scale in the number of properties owned and operated, we may seek to bring property management in-house. In the event we manage a property, such property management fees would then be retained by us. If a short-term rental property is vacant and not producing rental income, the property management fee will not be paid during any such period of vacancy, including properties managed by third-parties.

 

The operating expenses that each reAlpha LLC will be responsible for, as described above, include, but is not limited to: (i) mortgage principal and interest; (ii) property tax; (iii) homeowner insurance; (iv) utilities; (v) landscaping; (vi) pool maintenance costs; (vii) routine maintenance and repairs; (viii) HOA fees; and (ix) pest control. We will share the expenses related to the short-term rental properties with the Syndicate Members and will bear its own operating and management expenses in proportion to the ownership of the LLC.

 

Our Platform and Technologies

 

reAlpha App (Trademarked as reAlpha M3TM)

 

The reAlpha App is a mobile application we are developing, which, when operational, will allow Syndicate Members to view live the financial metrics and performance of properties they have invested in. Just as you may monitor your stock portfolio and performance on an app like Robinhood, the reAlpha App will give Syndicate Members real-time visibility into their property asset portfolio and performance.

 

The reAlpha App is being designed to support our mission to make real estate ownership accessible and user friendly. When operational, it will fetch property listing data as well as data on short-term rental market trends from multiple third party API providers and display the consolidated data for a particular property in an easily accessible format. The reAlpha app will be a broker-dealer managed marketplace that our Syndicate Members will be able to utilize with ease.

 

reAlpha HUMINTTM

 

In addition to the artificial intelligence (“AI”) being utilized in our technologies, we added a human factor that analyzes the short-term rental profitability. Qualitative features depend on human analysis and cannot be fetched automatically. That is why we will utilize both internal analysts at reAlpha and freelance analysts.

 

The reAlpha HUMINT app allows property analysts to analyze the property and provide the missing property features together with an estimated reAlpha score. This is used as feedback to improve reAlpha BRAIN AI.

 

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BnBGPT

 

BnBGPT is a product that simplifies the process of generating personalized and effective home descriptions. The app is designed for both realtors and hosts, with features that help them save time and money while creating descriptions that stand out in a crowded market. Our GPT powered app for real estate is an essential tool for anyone looking to leave a mark in the real estate industry. By harnessing the power of AI, our app ensures that each description is personalized and effective, giving users a competitive edge in the marketplace.

 

For Realtors. Our app will offer a feature that generates advertising content directly from uploaded images and they can be used by realtors to advertise their properties, eliminating the need for professional copywriters and other costly marketing tools. This makes it easy for realtors to create descriptions that truly capture the essence of a home and highlight its unique features and benefits.

 

For Hosts. Our app will offer features that simplify the process of creating descriptions for Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Our app will automatically organize these descriptions into sections, making it easy to highlight key features of a space and provide important information about guest access. Additionally, we will include the proximity data of attractions near the property (e.g., restaurants, museums, areas of interest for tourists in the area and others), making it easier to highlight those for the host. This helps hosts spend less time writing descriptions and more time focusing on providing a great guest experience.

 

Our Industry

 

Our business model is based on a digital marketplace with design and functions incorporating elements of multiple growing markets more fully described below:

 

 

 

The Airbnb Effect

 

Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, book and rent accommodations through easy-to-use technology. Platforms like Airbnb have increased traveler accommodation by enabling “home-sharing” on a global scale. Because of its scale and brand recognition, Airbnb has been chosen as the platform to market and operate our short-term rental properties.

 

We intend to offer standardized and personalized experiences like those provided by individual hosts within the Airbnb system but at the scale and efficiency of professional hosts. Airbnb continues to grow its host community in size and quality though consistent investment. According to Airbnb’s public filings, about 90% of Airbnb’s hosts are individual hosts with the majority having just a single listing. Professional hosts, such as property management companies, serviced apartment providers, and boutique hotels comprise only 10% of the host community.

 

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The Robinhood Effect

 

According to Market Insider, retail investors still remain very active in the United States making up nearly 10% of US equity trading in the Russell 3000 (Jun 30, 2021; Retail trading has cooled from its pandemic peak, but still makes up 10% of stock trading volume in the US, Morgan Stanley says). The barrier-to-entry for brokerage applications has decreased, which in turn, has created easier access to the market. Simultaneously, the emerging demographic of first-time investors is typically young people. Evidence has shown that approximately 78% of Robinhood users are under the age of 35, according to Fast & Company (August 14, 2017; How Brokerage App Robinhood Got Millennials to Love the Market). Furthermore, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a substantial increase of 3 million retail investors on Robinhood in Q1 2020. As of December 2022, Robinhood has 11.4M monthly active users on their platform. A remarkable 83% of those who received stimulus checks in May 2020 invested half into the market, according to Mirae Assets (October, 15, 2020; The Renewed Rise of The Retail Investor). These macro trends are important to note because they signify the rapidly expanding growth of Millennial and Fintech investing.

 

We are expanding the democratization of inaccessible markets, which will revolutionize personal finances through the adoption of fractionalized ownership. A Company like ours will allow individuals with less capital and less direct involvement to invest in real estate projects.

 

The Stripe Effect

 

Integration of disconnected technology ecosystems refers to disruption created by companies like Stripe, which is a provider of payments infrastructure for the internet. Millions of businesses use Stripe’s software and APIs to accept payments, send payouts, and manage their businesses online. Stripe took a fragmented industry and created a fully integrated suite of payments products that bring together everything that is required to build websites and apps that accept payments and send payouts globally. There is an opportunity to utilize our core technological capabilities to unite the fragmented ecosystem currently serving markets like Airbnb.

 

INVH Effect

 

The consolidation of single-family homes backed by institutional capital is a relatively recent phenomenon that has become standard in the industry today. The single-family rental market was previously composed of a small percentage of institutionally owned rental homes. Companies like Invitation Homes entered the market and stepped in front of non-permanent capital investors that were looking to liquidate their portfolios.

 

This paved the way for longer-term, permanent capital entities with more established operating scale, providing growth opportunities beyond the underlying market growth. With increasing scale brought about by companies like Invitation Homes, the single-family rental sector has been able to deliver better operating efficiency.

 

COVID-19 Impact

 

The travel industry has been grappling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for over two years now. However, according to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, the company is poised for its best quarter yet, despite concerns over the economic slowdown. In a recent interview with Bloomberg Television, Chesky expressed confidence in the future of the travel industry, stating that regardless of the macroeconomic environment, people will continue to want to live on Airbnb and travel.

 

Despite rising inflation levels, consumers have continued to splurge on travel rentals, suggesting a strong demand for vacation accommodation. With vaccination rates increasing and travel restrictions easing, it is likely that the demand for travel rentals will continue to grow, providing opportunities for Airbnb and other companies in the industry. As the pandemic situation continues to evolve, it is important for travel industry players to stay agile and adapt to changing consumer needs and safety protocols to ensure they can meet the demands of travelers in this new environment.

 

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COVID-19 Impact on Travel

 

Resurgence of the travel market is expected to happen once the COVID-19 pandemic wanes. This will likely increase the demand for hosts’ multi-fold. In an interview aired by CNBC “TechCheck”, Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky expects that more guests will flock to Airbnb than the platform’s four million hosts can accommodate due to expected resurging travel not seen in recent times.

 

According to a survey of a census-balanced sample of 1,994 U.S. adults conducted by the payments and commerce content platform, PYMNTS.com, about 65% of surveyed consumers want to re-engage in the physical world for fun and leisure activities, such as seeing friends and family and attending sporting events and concerts. According to the survey, about 60% of surveyed consumers said they want to be able to travel within the U.S. again.

 

COVID-19 Impact on Real Estate

 

New home sales continue to be buoyant. Sales of new single-family houses in the US increased 1.1% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 640,000 units in February 2023, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which is the highest level since August of the previous year.

 

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimates, the total count of second homes, vacation homes, and investment properties was 7.5 million, accounting for 5.5% of the total housing stock. These second homes account for 15% of new single-family home sales. Nearly 50% of those second homes are rented out using professional management companies.

 

Competition and Competitive Strengths

 

We face competition from different sources in our primary activity of acquiring properties. We believe our competitors in acquiring properties for investment purposes are individual investors, small private investment partnerships looking for one-off acquisitions of investment properties that can either be leased or restored and sold, and larger investors, including private equity funds and other REITs, that are seeking to capitalize on the same market opportunity that we have identified. Our primary competitors in acquiring portfolios include large and small private equity investors, public and private REITs, and other sizable private institutional investors. These same competitors may also compete with us for investors. Competition may increase the prices for properties that we would like to purchase, reduce the amount of rent we may charge for our properties, reduce the occupancy of our portfolio, and adversely impact our ability to achieve attractive total returns. We also face competition from other real estate platform companies such as Roofstock, Inc., Fundrise LLC, Invitation Homes, Pacaso, as well as a range of emerging new entrants. There are a number of established and emerging competitors in the real estate platform market. The market is fragmented, rapidly evolving, competitive, and with relatively low barriers to entry.

 

Although our competitors may be more established and better funded than we are, we believe that our acquisition platform, Investment Criteria, extensive in-market property operations infrastructure, and local expertise in our markets provide us with competitive advantages. We consider our competitive differentiators in our market to primarily be:

 

  our focus on the short-term rental market, compared to other established players in the industry that focus on long-term rentals;

 

Syndicate Member rewards program that allows for utilization of properties when they are unoccupied, which is currently being developed;

 

consistent short-term rental income with use of optimum amounts of leverage;

 

our proprietary technology to make objective and strategic investments in property and market selection;

 

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lower minimum investment amounts; and

 

favorable tax treatment associated with long-term capital gains.

 

Intellectual Property

 

The company is currently developing four technologies. However, this is only part of our technology roadmap. We strive to continue innovating for our benefit and for the benefit of our Syndicate Members by using better wealth-creation tools, as well as generating returns by leveraging new technologies to optimize guest experience.

 

reAlpha BRAINTM & reAlpha Score*

 

 

 

*Patent applied

 

The reAlpha BRAINTM will bring machine learning (“ML”) and AI to the world of short-term rental investment. This platform will utilize a natural language processing (“NLP”) program to scan through large quantities of data regarding properties and ML algorithms to choose the properties that have higher than expected industry standard return on investment. For this, it will gather and integrate a variety of data relevant to the properties from multiple sources including wholesalers, various multiple listing service (“MLS”) data sources, realtors, small Airbnb “mom and pop” operators, and other larger property owners. For instance, it will collect data on the properties’ price, house structure and sale history from different MLS’ listings in the U.S. This data, combined with the information about the neighborhood appeal, accessibility and safety of the neighborhood surrounding the properties enables the algorithm to learn the hidden patterns underlying high return short-term rental investments. This will allow reAlpha to predict how likely a particular property will generate expected profitability. The platform will convey this knowledge by assigning each property with a “reAlpha Score” ranging from 0-100. The higher the value, the more favorable a property is for investment.

 

Currently, the process of analyzing a property as a potential investment typically begins with an email received from real-estate agent’s distribution list to which reAlpha has subscribed. However, we use multiple other sources outside of inbound emails to identify properties. In the email scenario, the reAlpha BRAINTM will include an AI email parser based on NLP that looks for the property of concern within the unstructured email and extracts its street address. This address will then be used to query various data providers for a detailed description of the property’s structure, neighborhood and finances. This ML model, which is being built and will be hosted on the Amazon Sagemaker platform provided by Amazon Web Services (“AWS”), will then calculate the reAlpha Score for that property.

 

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The model will also continuously improve and learns over time. As the Company makes its decision to invest in properties, the model will check the effectiveness of its recommendations to reduce false positives and false negatives. As of April 2023, the reAlpha BRAIN has analyzed over 1,500,000 homes.

 

Research and Development

 

The industry in which we plan to operate and compete is subject to rapid technological developments, evolving industry standards, changes in customer requirements and competitive new products and features. As a result, we believe our success, in part, will depend on our ability to build and enhance our technology and artificial intelligence capabilities in a timely and efficient manner and to develop and introduce those technologies while reducing total cost of ownership. To achieve these objectives, we have made research and development investments through third-party acquisitions to facilitate the development of our technologies, and we may explore in the future third-party licensing agreements.

 

An example of our third-party acquisitions include our ownership of a 25% stake in Naamche Inc., an artificial intelligence (“AI”) studio, and a 25% stake Carthagos Inc., a design studio (“Carthagos”). Naamche, Inc. has assisted us in research and development of our proprietary algorithms and other technologies. This acquisition is expected to enhance our technological capabilities, broaden its portfolio of services, and contribute towards cost savings, positioning them for growth and success in the future.

 

Sales and Marketing

 

We have a dedicated marketing department responsible for various aspects of the company’s marketing initiatives and strategies. The department’s primary responsibilities include:

 

1.Managing all advertising and content creation efforts, including the development and execution of targeted marketing campaigns. The marketing department works closely with internal teams and external agencies to create engaging and informative content that showcases our value proposition, products, and services. This content is distributed through various channels, such as social media, email marketing, and paid advertising, to reach a wide audience.

 

2.Collaborating with the technology team to ensure optimal product design and user experience, tailoring the products and services to effectively meet customer needs and expectations.

 

3.Manage and maintain our corporate website, ensuring a seamless digital experience for users.

 

4.Oversee the press team and lead efforts to build and strengthen our brand. This includes crafting compelling narratives, managing media relations, and generating positive coverage for the company.

 

Our marketing department collaborates with Carthagos, a design agency that we partially own. Carthagos is responsible for visual content creation and design such as UI/UX design, social media visuals, and advertising collateral.

 

Governmental Regulation

 

General

 

Our business operations and properties are subject to various covenants, laws, ordinances, and rules. We believe that we are in material compliance with such covenants, laws, ordinances, and rules, and we also require that our residents agree to comply with such covenants, laws, ordinances, and rules in their leases with us.

 

Fair Housing Act

 

The Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) and its state law counterparts, and the regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and various state agencies, prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of race or color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people in the process of adopting a child or securing custody of children under the age of 18), disability or, in some states, financial capability.

 

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Municipal Regulations and Homeowners’ Associations

 

Our properties are subject to various municipal regulations and orders, and county and city ordinances, including without limitation, use, operation and maintenance of our properties. Certain of our properties are subject to the rules of the various HOAs where such properties are located. HOA rules and regulations are commonly referred to as “covenants, conditions and restrictions,” or CC&Rs, and typically consist of various restrictions or guidelines regarding use and maintenance of the property, including, among others, noise restrictions or guidelines as to how many cars may be parked on the property.

 

Broker Licensure

 

We own an in-house brokerage to serve our investors and utilize in-market leasing experience specialists to drive an end-to-end resident experience that achieves our occupancy, revenue, and retention goals while facilitating enjoyment of a worry-free leasing lifestyle. Our in-house brokerage is subject to numerous federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern the licensure of real estate brokers and affiliate brokers and set forth standards for, and prohibitions on, the conduct of real estate brokers. Such standards and prohibitions include, among others, those relating to fiduciary and agency duties, administration of trust funds, collection of commissions, and advertising and consumer disclosures, as well as compliance with federal, state, and local laws and programs for providing housing to low-income families. Under applicable state law, we generally have a duty to supervise and are responsible for the conduct of our in-house brokerage.

 

Environmental Matters

 

As a current or prior owner of real estate, we are subject to various federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances, and we could be liable to third parties as a result of environmental contamination or noncompliance at our properties, even if we no longer own such properties. We are not aware of any environmental matters that would have a material adverse effect on our financial position (see “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry”).

 

Laws and Regulations Regarding Privacy and Data Protection

 

Data privacy laws and regulations in the U.S. and foreign countries apply to the access, collection, transfer, use, storage, and destruction of personal information in connection with our services. In the U.S., our financial institution customers are required to comply with privacy regulations imposed under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, in addition to other regulations. As a processor of personal information in our role as a provider of services to financial institutions, we are bound by similar limitations on disclosure of the information received from our customers as apply to the financial institutions themselves. In addition, federal and state privacy and information security laws, and consumer protection laws, which apply to businesses that collect or process personal information, may also apply to our businesses.

 

There has been increased public attention regarding the use of personal information and data transfer, accompanied by legislation and regulations intended to strengthen data protection, information security and consumer and personal privacy. The law in these areas continues to develop and the changing nature of privacy laws in the U.S., the European Union (“E.U.”) and elsewhere could impact our processing of personal information of our employees and on behalf of our customers. In the E.U. the comprehensive General Data Privacy Regulation (the “GDPR”) went into effect in May 2018. The GDPR has introduced significant privacy-related changes for companies operating both in and outside the E.U. In the U.S., California has adopted the California Consumer Privacy Act, and Nevada has adopted the Nevada Privacy Law, both of which went into effect on January 2020, and several states are considering adopting similar laws imposing obligations regarding the handling of personal information. While we believe that we are compliant with our regulatory responsibilities, information security threats continue to evolve resulting in increased risk and exposure. In addition, legislation, regulation, litigation, court rulings, or other events could expose us to increased costs, liability, and possible damage to our reputation.

 

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Human Capital

 

As of January 31, 2023, we had 9 full-time employees. We believe that we maintain good relations with our employees.

 

Properties

 

As of April 10, 2023, we owned and operated 5 properties located in Dallas, Texas, Kissimmee, Davenport, and Champions Gate in Florida. These 5 properties were renovated. Below are details of existing mortgage loans of the 5 properties. Monthly mortgage interest amounts will vary due to interest rate fluctuation. As of January 31, 2023, we paid monthly mortgage interest of $1,544 for 825 Austrian Road property, $9,472 for 790 Pebble Beach Drive, 612 Jasmine Lane and Amazonas Street Property and $3,608 for 2540 Hamlet Lane Property.

 

Properties  City & State  Mortgage
Loan
Amount
 
825 Austrian Road  Grand Prairie, Texas  $247,000 
790 Pebble Beach Drive  Champions Gate, Florida   276,553 
612 Jasmine Lane  Davenport, Florida   337,242 
7676 Amazonas Street  Kissimmee, Florida   266,204 
2540 Hamlet Lane  Kissimmee, Florida   342,000 
Total     $1,469,000 

 

Legal Proceedings

 

Ohio Subpoena

 

On May 2, 2022, we received a subpoena duces tecum and requests for depositions of three senior managers of the Company from the Ohio Division of Securities (the “ODS”), all related to the Company’s Regulation A+ securities offering in the State of Ohio, and based on Ohio Revised Code1707.23. The depositions were taken in July 2022. The ODS has not asserted any securities violations by the Company other than a late notice filing for its offering. The Company is fully cooperating with the ODS.

 

Massachusetts Consent Order

 

On April 15, 2022, we entered into a consent order (the “Consent Order”) with the Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “MSD”) following an investigation by the MSD into whether the Company had engaged in acts or practices that violated the Massachusetts Uniform Securities Act (the “Massachusetts Act”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Massachusetts Regulations”). For purposes of the Consent Order, the Company did not admit or deny the findings of fact or law or any of the allegations contained therein. The Consent Order provides that it is not intended to form the basis of any disqualification under Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or Rules 504(b)(3) and 506(d)(i) of Regulation D, Rule 262(a) of Regulation A and Rule 503(a) of Regulation CF under the Securities Act of 1933. Likewise, the Consent Order provides that it is not intended to form a basis of a disqualification under Section 204(a)(2) of the Uniform Securities Act of 1956 or Section 412(d) of the Uniform Securities Act of 2002. MSD alleged in the Consent Order that the Company initially failed to disclose an ongoing “criminal” proceeding taking place in India against the Company’s CEO that involves allegations of fraud and forgery. MSD also alleged that the Company posted sample stock images of properties on its website, along with corresponding property “scores,” purchase dates, and addresses, despite not actually owning these properties. MSD further alleged that the Company failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest in connection with the Company’s real estate acquisitions. The MSD finally alleged that the Company failed to notice file with the MSD and submit a consent for service of process before marketing and selling shares to investors in Massachusetts. In the Consent Order the MSD noted that “[e]xcept in any action by the Division to enforce the obligations of the Consent Order, any acts performed or documents executed in settlement of this matter: (A) may not be deemed or used as an admission of, or evidence of, the validity of any alleged wrongdoing, liability, or lack of any wrongdoing or liability; and (B) may not be deemed or used as an admission of, or evidence of, any such alleged fault or omission of the Company in any civil, criminal, arbitral, or administrative proceeding in any court, administrative agency, or tribunal.”

 

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Under the terms of the Consent Order, the Company is censured, barred from offering or selling securities in Massachusetts, and ordered to cease and desist from committing future violations of the Massachusetts Act and the Massachusetts Regulations. Pursuant to the Consent Order, on April 21, 2022, the Company paid a $375,000 administrative fine and offered to rescind the purchases of each of the fourteen Massachusetts investors who acquired the Company’s common stock in its Regulation A offering. Such investors paid an aggregate amount of $19,500 to purchase the Company’s common stock. Seven out of the fourteen Massachusetts investors elected to rescind the purchase and the Company has already refunded them a total of $11,500. The Company has fully complied with the terms of the Consent Order.

 

The Company engaged counsel to make all the necessary securities filings. However, the Company’s then-counsel did not make any blue sky filings until MSD informed of such irregularity to the Company.

 

A copy of the Consent Order was filed on Form 1-U on April 15, 2022, as Exhibit 6.5 thereto, and is Exhibit 99.1 to the Offering Statement. For additional information on the Consent Order, we refer you to Exhibit 99.1. As of the date of this filing, we have sold $4.468 million of shares to investors other than our former parent company, reAlpha Tech Corp. (which as of the date of this Direct Listing no longer exists, as further described on “Business – Recent Developments” above), and $500,000 to our former parent company, for aggregate sales of $4.968 million. The holdings that belonged to our former parent company have been assigned to reAlpha Tech Corp. post the Downstream Merger (as defined above). For additional information on the India proceeding involving Mr. Devanur see “India Proceeding Involving Giri Devanur” section below.

 

Parent Company Litigation

 

On December 27, 2021, Ms. Valentina Isakina, a former board advisor of reAlpha Tech Corp., our former parent company, filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of Ohio against, reAlpha Tech Corp. in connection with her termination package. After three months of service, our then-parent company discontinued her services as she was not the right fit for the company’s needs. reAlpha Tech Corp. contends that pursuant to the terms of her employment agreement, she was offered 12,500 shares of reAlpha Tech Corp., which was supposed to vest over a period of time, however she never accepted the shares.

 

Ms. Isakina, however, contends she is owed up to 5% from reAlpha Tech Corp. for an alleged agreement to serve on the board of directors, which reAlpha Tech Corp. has denied of its existence. The parties are in the process of completing discovery. There is no trial set, and we believe the matter will be resolved in late 2023 or in 2024.

 

India Proceeding Involving Giri Devanur

 

Mr. Devanur was previously the CEO of a company named Gandhi City Research Park, Pvt. Ltd (“Gandhi City Research Park”), which was financially impacted and liquidated as a result of the Lehman Brothers collapse. In 2010, an investor in Gandhi City Research Park filed a fraud complaint with the Cubbon Park Police in Bengaluru, India, against, among others, Mr. Devanur. In 2014, the Cubbon Park Police dismissed all claims and concluded that no case had been made out by the investor. In 2015, the investor appealed the Cubbon Park Police’s decision. As a result, a summons for a criminal proceeding was issued to, among others, Mr. Devanur in 2018. As of today, no charges have been brought against Mr. Devanur. Based on the Petition filed by Giri Devanur in 2019, the High Court of Karnataka has stayed the entire trial before the Magistrate Court.

 

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MANAGEMENT

 

Executive Officers and Directors

 

The following table provides information regarding our executive officers, significant employees and directors as of April 17, 2023.

 

Name   Age   Position   Term of Office
Board Members            
Brian Cole (1)(2)(3)   43   Independent Director   Since Inception
Monaz Karkaria   49   Director
(formerly COO from Inception until resignation in January 2022)
  Since January 2022
Dimitrios Angelis (1)(2)(3)   53   Independent Director   Since April 2023
Balaji Swaminathan (1)(2)(3)   58   Independent Director   Since April 2023
Executive Officers            
Giri Devanur   52   Chief Executive Officer, President and
Chairman of the Board of Directors
  Since Inception Since April 2023
Michael J. Logozzo   50   Chief Financial Officer   Since Inception
Jorge Aldecoa   38   Chief Operating Officer   Since April 2023
Christie Currie   26   Chief Marketing Officer   Since Inception

 

(1)Member of the audit committee of the board of directors.

 

(2)Member of the compensation committee of the board of directors.

 

(3)Member of the nominating and corporate governance committee of the board of directors.

 

Executive Officers

 

Giri Devanur is our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Devanur became a member of our board of directors in April 2021 and Chairman of the board of directors in April 2023. He is a serial business entrepreneur and an experienced chief executive officer who has been involved in capital planning and investor presentations as an executive officer for various issuers, all of which are now private. He has more than 25 years of experience in the information technology industry. Earlier, he served as the CEO of AMERI Holdings, Inc., a global SAP consulting company becoming its CEO and a member of its board of directors in May 2015. AMERI Holdings, Inc. was listed on Nasdaq during Mr. Devanur’s tenure as CEO in November 2017. Following Mr. Devanur’s departure from AMERI Holdings, Inc., the company went private in January 2020, and, therefore, is no longer listed on NASDAQ. Previously, he founded WinHire Inc., a company in India, 2010, an innovative company building software products through technology and human capital management experts and combining them with professional services. Mr. Devanur has a master’s degree in Technology Management from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Mysore, India. He has attended Executive Education programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Law School.

 

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Michael J. Logozzo is the Chief Financial Officer of reAlpha Tech Corp., and he was our interim Chief Operating Officer from January 2022 until April 2023. Prior to his current role at the Company, Mr. Logozzo was Managing Director of the Americas Region for L Marks, covering the U.S., Canada, and Latin America from May 2019 to February 2021. He was also a strategic and transformation leader at BMW Financial Services from 2001 to 2019. During his 18-year tenure, Mr. Logozzo was responsible for finance operations, innovation, and best practices integration at the automotive company’s Americas Regional Services Center in Columbus, Ohio and the headquarters in Munich, Germany. Mr. Logozzo holds a Management Information Systems Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Youngstown State University, and a Business Administration, Management and Operations Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Franklin University.

 

Christie Currie is our Chief Marketing Officer of reAlpha Tech Corp. During her college career Christie launched her own business in the MedTech space, winning multiple venture pitch competitions. Ms. Currie worked at a London-based corporate innovation firm, L Marks from December 2019 to June 2021, where she led corporate organizations to identify strategic areas of need and successfully engage industry disrupting startups. Further, from December 2017 to April 2021, Ms. Currie was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zandaland LLC. Ms. Currie is also a board member of Carthagos, Inc., a marketing studio that does the branding and marketing for the Company. Ms. Currie has an Entrepreneurship Studies and Marketing Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Miami University, and a Technology Management Masters from Columbia University.

 

Jorge Aldecoa is the Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Aldecoa brings over 12 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate and is an expert in acquisition, disposition, and asset management. Most recently he has served as Vice President of Operations for Transcendent Electra and Managing Broker of Transcendent Electra Realty & BUSB Realty from 2018 to 2022. He brings experience in successfully leading the creation and implementation of a property management platform to facilitate the acquisition and management of 2,200 newly constructed single-family rental homes. He also gained experience as Chief Investment Officer of Firm Capital American Realty Partners and Interim Chief Operating Officer for its predecessor from 2014 to 2017. Mr. Aldecoa holds a Residential Development and Property Management Bachelor’s degree of Science (B.S.) from Florida State University.

 

Non-Employee Directors

 

Brian Cole has been a member of our board of directors since April 2021. Mr. Cole has also acted as the managing member of Baird’s Technology and Services Investment Banking Group since March 2010. In that role, Mr. Cole leads merger and acquisition and capital raising transactions, advising premier tech-enabled outsourcing companies. Prior to joining Baird’s Technology Services Investment Banking Group, Mr. Cole was a manager in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Transaction Services practice where he led mergers and acquisitions advisory and financial due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients including leveraged buyouts, mergers, carve-out divestitures, take-privates, and joint ventures. Brian received his M.B.A. from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) in business from the same institution with honors.

 

Monaz Karkaria was our Chief Operating Officer from inception until her resignation from those roles in January 2022. In January 2022, she became a member of our board of directors. Ms. Karkaria has been investing in rental properties since 1999 and has been a part of over 100 real-estate transactions. Ms. Karkaria is the owner and founder of Ben Zen Investments LLC and Ben Zen Properties LLC since 2013. Ms. Karkaria was also a social director at ZANT a non-profit organization from 2015 to 2017. Further, Ms. Karkaria was a business consultant in Brazil from 2006 to 2008. Ms. Karkaria holds a Bachelor’s degree from the All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The board of directors believes that Ms. Karkaria’s substantial experience in the real estate industry will enable her to bring real estate business insights to the board of directors.

 

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Dimitrios Angelis became a member of our board of directors in April 2023. Mr. Angelis is an accomplished business strategist who brings over two decades of experience as general counsel from several multinational companies. Since July 2016, he has been the managing member of Pharma Tech Law LLC, a law firm that specializes in the life sciences field. Further, since November 2018, he has acted as the President, co-founder and chairman of the board of directors of Sparta Biomedical Inc., a privately-held developer of orthopedic solutions. Mr. Angelis has also been a member of the board of directors of The One Group (NASDAQ: STKS) since March 2018. Mr. Angelis has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy and English from Boston College, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Behavioral Science from California State University and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from NYU School of Law. Our board of directors believes that Mr. Angelis’ substantial experience as an accomplished attorney, negotiator and general counsel to public and private companies in the healthcare field will enable him to bring a wealth of strategic, legal and business acumen to the board of directors.

 

Balaji Swaminathan became a member of our board of directors in April 2023. Mr. Swaminathan is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in financial services and entrepreneurship. Since 2018, Mr. Swaminathan has been the founder, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of SAIML Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based Capital Markets Services licensed company that provides personalized wealth management solutions for ultra-high net worth customers. Prior to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Mr. Swaminathan also held several key leadership roles in major financial institutions, including serving as President of Westpac International from 2012 to 2019. Mr. Swaminathan also holds multiple directorships with Singapore-based private companies in the finance industry, including S Cube Digilytics Venture Pte Ltd., Turbo Tech Ltd. and Allied Blenders and Distillers Liimited since 2022; AT Holdings Pte Ltd. Since 2019; and Vigbyor Realty & Investments Private Limited since 2018. Mr. Swaminathan has a Bachelor’s of Commerce (B.C.) in Finance from St. Xavier’s College, a Finance degree from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, a Finance Cost & Works degree from The Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India and an Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School. With his extensive experience and knowledge in the financial services industry, the board of directors believes that Mr. Swaminathan will be a valuable asset to our Company.

 

Family Relationships

 

There are no family relationships among any of our executive officers or directors.

 

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

None of our directors or executive officers has, during the past ten years:

 

been convicted in a criminal proceeding or been subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offences);

 

had any bankruptcy petition filed by or against the business or property of the person, or of any partnership, corporation or business association of which he was a general partner or executive officer, either at the time of the bankruptcy filing or within two years prior to that time;

 

been subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction or federal or state authority, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting, his involvement in any type of business, securities, futures, commodities, investment, banking, savings and loan, or insurance activities, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;

 

been found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated;

 

been the subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated (not including any settlement of a civil proceeding among private litigants), relating to an alleged violation of any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order, or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or

 

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been the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.

 

Composition of Our Board of Directors

 

Upon the effectiveness of this registration statement, our board will consist of five members, each of whom serves as a director pursuant to the board composition provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws.

 

Our Status as a Controlled Company

 

Mr. Giri Devanur, who owns 65.0% of the voting power of our outstanding common stock, will have the ability to control the outcome of matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including the election of our directors, as well as the overall management and direction of our company. In the event of his death, the shares of our common stock that Mr. Devanur owns will be transferred to the persons or entities that he designates.

 

Because Mr. Devanur controls a majority of our outstanding voting power, we are a “controlled company” under the corporate governance rules for publicly-listed companies. For so long as we remain a controlled company, we are exempt from the obligation to comply with certain Nasdaq corporate governance requirements, including:

 

our board of directors is not required to be comprised of a majority of independent directors.

 

our board of directors is not subject to the compensation committee requirement; and

 

we are not subject to the requirements that director nominees be selected either by the independent directors or a nomination committee comprised solely of independent directors.

 

The controlled company exemptions do not apply to the audit committee requirement or the requirement for executive sessions of independent directors. We are required to disclose in our annual report that we are a controlled company and the basis for that determination. Although we do not plan to take advantage of the exemptions provided to controlled companies, we may in the future take advantage of such exemptions.

 

Director Independence

 

We intend to apply to list our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Subject to the controlled company exemption described above, the listing rules of Nasdaq generally require that a majority of the members of a listed company’s board of directors be independent. In addition, the listing rules generally require that, subject to specified exceptions, each member of a listed company’s audit, compensation, and governance committees be independent subject to the controlled company exemptions described above, as applicable to the compensation and governance committees.

 

Audit committee members must also satisfy the independence criteria set forth in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act). In order to be considered independent for purposes of Rule 10A-3, a member of an audit committee of a listed company may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit committee, the board of directors, or any other board committee: accept, directly or indirectly, any consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from the listed company or any of its subsidiaries; or be an affiliated person of the listed company or any of its subsidiaries.

 

Our board of directors undertook a review of its composition, the composition of its committees and the independence of our directors and considered whether any director has a material relationship with us that could compromise his or her ability to exercise independent judgment in carrying out his or her responsibilities. Based upon information requested from and provided by each non-employee director concerning his or her background, employment and affiliations, including family relationships, our board of directors has determined that none of our directors have relationships that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director and that each of these directors is “independent” as that term is defined under the rules of Nasdaq and Rule 10A-3 and Rule 10C-1 under the Exchange Act. Only Monaz Karkaria and Giri Devanur are not independent under Nasdaq’s independence standards.

 

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Board Committees

 

Upon the effectiveness of this registration statement, our board of directors will establish an audit committee, a compensation committee, and a nominating and corporate governance committee, each of which will operate pursuant to a charter to be adopted by our board of directors and will be in place upon the effectiveness of this registration statement. Upon the effectiveness of this registration statement, the composition and functioning of all of our committees will comply with all applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Nasdaq, and SEC rules and regulations.

 

Audit Committee

 

Upon the effectiveness of this registration statement, our board of directors will establish an audit committee of the board of directors. Under the national exchange listing standards and applicable SEC rules, we are required to have at least three members of the audit committee, all of whom must be independent, subject to certain phase-in provisions. Balaji Swaminathan, Brian Cole and Dimitrios Angelis meet the independent director standard under national exchange listing standards and under Rule 10-A-3(b)(1) of the Exchange Act. Balaji Swaminathan will serve as chairman of our audit committee. Each member of the audit committee is financially literate and our board of directors has determined that Balaji Swaminathan qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in applicable SEC rules.

 

We will adopt an audit committee charter, which will detail the purpose and principal functions of the audit committee, including:

 

  appoint, compensate, and oversee the work of any registered public accounting firm employed by us;
     
  resolve any disagreements between management and the auditor regarding financial reporting;
     
  pre-approve all auditing and non-audit services;
     
  retain independent counsel, accountants, or others to advise the audit committee or assist in the conduct of an investigation;
     
  seek any information it requires from employees, all of whom are directed to cooperate with the audit committee’s requests-or external parties;
     
  oversee and report to the board of directors regarding the Company’s major financial risk exposures, as well as areas including cybersecurity, information technology and data security risks;
  meet with our officers, external auditors, or outside counsel, as necessary; and
     
  oversee that management has established and maintained processes to assure our compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and corporate policy.

 

Compensation Committee

 

Upon the effectiveness of this registration statement, our board of directors will establish a compensation committee of the board of directors. Balaji Swaminathan, Brian Cole and Dimitrios Angelis will serve as members of our compensation committee. Under the national exchange listing standards and applicable SEC rules, we are required to have at least two members of the compensation committee, all of whom must be independent, subject to certain phase-in provisions. Each of Balaji Swaminathan, Brian Cole and Dimitrios Angelis meet the independent director standard under national exchange listing standards applicable to members of the compensation committee.

 

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We will adopt a compensation committee charter, which will detail the purpose and responsibility of the compensation committee, including:

 

  discharge the responsibilities relating to certain disclosures in public filings of the Company, including, but not limited to, in the Company’s proxy statement, Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q; 
     
  discharge the responsibilities of the board of directors relating to compensation of the our directors, executive officers and other key employees;
     
  review and make recommendations to the board of directors in establishing appropriate incentive compensation and equity-based plans;
     
  oversee the annual process of evaluation of the performance of our management; and
     
  perform such other duties and responsibilities as enumerated in and consistent with compensation committee’s charter.

 

The charter will permit the committee to retain or receive advice from a compensation consultant and will outline certain requirements to ensure the consultants independence or certain circumstances under which the consultant need not be independent. We have not retained such a consultant.

 

Nominating and Governance Committee

 

Upon the effectiveness of this registration statement, our board of directors will establish a nominating and governance committee of the board of directors that will be comprised of independent directors. Balaji Swaminathan, Brian Cole and Dimitrios Angelis will serve as members of our nominating and governance. We will adopt a nominating and governance committee charter, which will detail the purpose and responsibilities of the nominating and governance committee, including:

 

  assist the board of directors by identifying qualified candidates for director nominees, including through search firms to assist in identifying qualified director nominees, and to recommend to the board of directors the director nominees for the next annual meeting of stockholders;
     
  establish procedures to be followed by stockholders in submitting recommendations for director candidates to the nominating and governance committee;
     
  lead the board of directors and board of directors committees in their annual review of their performance;
     
  recommend to the board director nominees for each committee of the board of directors; and
     
  develop and recommend to the board of directors corporate governance guidelines applicable to us.

 

Risk Oversight

 

Our audit committee will be responsible for overseeing our risk management process. Our audit committee will focus on our general risk management policies and strategy, the most significant risks facing us, and oversees the implementation of risk mitigation strategies by management. Our board of directors is also apprised of particular risk management matters in connection with its general oversight and approval of corporate matters and significant transactions.

 

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

 

Upon the effectiveness of this registration statement, our board of directors will adopt a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, or the “Code of Conduct,” applicable to all directors, executive officers and employees. The Code of Conduct will be available on the Investor Relations portion of our website at www.realpha.com. The nominating and corporate governance committee of our board of directors will be responsible for overseeing the Code of Conduct and must approve any waivers of the Code of Conduct for employees, executive officers and directors. In addition, we intend to post on our website all disclosures that are required by law or Nasdaq’s listing standards concerning any amendments to, or waivers of, any provision of the Code of Conduct.

 

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

Named Executive Officers

 

Our named executive officers for the years ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

 

Giri Devanur, Chief Executive Officer;

 

Michael J. Logozzo, Chief Financial Officer; and

 

Christine Currie, Chief Marketing Officer.

 

Summary Compensation Table

 

Prior to the consummation of the Downstream Merger (as defined above), the compensation for each of our named executive officers was paid by our previous parent company, reAlpha Tech Corp. Since March 21, 2023, the compensation of our named executive officers has been paid by the Company (f.k.a. reAlpha Asset Management, Inc.). The following table contains information about the compensation paid to or earned by each of our named executive officers during the years ended April 30, 2022 and 2021.

 

Name and Principal Position  Year  Salary ($)   Stock Awards ($)   Bonus (1)   All other compensation ($)   Total Compensation ($) 
Giri Devanur  2022   100,000(2)   -    64,500    12,500(4)   177,000 
Chief Executive Officer and President  2021   -(3)   -    -    -    - 
Michael J. Logozzo  2022   140,000    -    55,000    -    195,000 
Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Operating Officer  2021   26,250    -    -    -    26,650 
Christine Currie  2022   92,243    -    32,250    42,288(5)   166,781 
Chief Marketing Officer  2021   3,333    -    -    -    3,333 

 

(1)2022 amounts reflect the payment of a year-end discretionary bonus earned and paid in the year ended April 30, 2022 pursuant to the named executive officer’s employment agreements. These year-end bonuses were approved by the board of directors on December 19, 2021.

 

(2)Reflects the pro-rated amount for Mr. Devanur’s annual salary of $150,000 from September 1, 2021 until April 30, 2022.

 

(3)Mr. Devanur received no compensation for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021.

 

(4) “All other compensation” for Mr. Devanur is comprised of his compensation for services as a member of our board of directors for the year ended April 30, 2022.

 

(5) “All other compensation” for Ms. Currie is comprised of tuition payments for a Technology Management Master’s degree from Columbia University as part of her professional development.

 

Employment Agreements with Executive Officers

 

Employment Agreement with Giri Devanur

 

The Company entered into an employment agreement with Giri Devanur on September 1, 2021. Pursuant to Mr. Devanur’s employment agreement, he will serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer until his agreement is terminated by either Mr. Devanur or the Company, and he received a yearly salary of $150,000, pro-rated for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, and an additional discretionary bonus of $50,000 per year, subject to the discretion of the board of directors.

 

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By letter agreement, dated April 11, 2023, the Company entered into an updated employment agreement with Mr. Devanur, which provides for a base salary of $150,000, which may be adjusted to $250,000 upon a successful follow-on offering of the Company’s securities for an amount of $8 million or more, subject to the compensation committee’s approval. Further, Mr. Devanur is entitled to additional compensation in the form of a discretionary bonus of up to $75,000 based on the achievement of certain established performance targets, which is payable annually, and certain benefits such as unlimited vacation, health insurance and others. In addition, Mr. Devanur is eligible to participate in the Plan (as defined below). Mr. Devanur or the Company may terminate the employment agreement at any time upon written notice to the other party. Mr. Devanur’s employment agreement has a confidentiality provision and a non-compete for a period of two (2) years following the termination of his employment.

 

Employment Agreement with Michael J. Logozzo

 

The Company entered into an employment agreement with Michael J. Logozzo on February 21, 2021. Pursuant to Mr. Logozzo’s employment agreement, he will serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer until his agreement is terminated by either Mr. Logozzo or the Company, and he received a yearly salary of $140,000 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022 and a pro-rated amount of such base salary for the year ended April 30, 2021.

 

By letter agreement, dated April 11, 2023, the Company entered into an updated employment agreement with Mr. Logozzo, which provides for a base salary of $140,000, which may be adjusted to $250,000 upon a successful follow-on offering of the Company’s securities for an amount of $8 million or more, subject to the compensation committee’s approval. Further, Mr. Logozzo is entitled to additional compensation in the form of a discretionary bonus of up to $75,000 based on the achievement of certain established performance targets, which is payable annually, and certain benefits such as unlimited vacation, health insurance and others. Further, Mr. Logozzo is eligible to participate in the Plan (as defined below). Mr. Logozzo or the Company may terminate the employment agreement at any time upon written notice to the other party. Mr. Logozzo’s employment agreement has a confidentiality provision and a non-compete for a period of two (2) years following the termination of his employment.

 

Employment Agreement with Christine Currie

 

The Company entered into an employment agreement with Christine Currie on March 2, 2021 as Vice President of Innovation for the Company. Pursuant to Ms. Currie’s employment agreement, she served as the Vice President of Innovation until her agreement is terminated by either Ms. Currie or the Company, and she received a yearly salary of $80,000 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022 and a pro-rated amount of such base salary for the year ended April 30, 2021. Ms. Currie was promoted to Chief Marketing Officer in April 2021, and the board of directors approved an increase to her base annual salary from $80,000 to $100,000 on September 16, 2021, with no changes to her other benefits.

 

By letter agreement, dated April 11, 2023, the Company entered into an updated employment agreement with Ms. Currie for her to serve as the Company’s Chief Marketing Officer, which provides for a base salary of $100,000, which may be adjusted to $175,000 upon a successful follow-on offering of the Company’s securities for an amount of $8 million or more, subject to the compensation committee’s approval. Further, Ms. Currie is entitled to additional compensation in the form of a discretionary bonus of up to $25,000 based on the achievement of certain established performance targets, which is payable annually, and certain benefits such as unlimited vacation, health insurance and others. Ms. Currie or the Company may terminate the employment agreement at any time upon written notice to the other party. Further, Ms. Currie is eligible to participate in the Plan (as defined below). Ms. Currie’s employment agreement has a confidentiality provision and a non-compete for a period of two (2) years following the termination of his employment.

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at April 30, 2022

 

The Company has no outstanding equity awards as of April 30, 2022.

 

Equity Incentive Plan

 

We maintain the reAlpha Tech Corp. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), under which we may grant awards to our employees, officers and directors and certain other service providers. Our board of directors administers the Plan. The board of directors is authorized to grant awards to eligible employees, consultants and other service providers. The aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the Plan may not exceed 4,000,000 shares of common stock. All of our current employees, consultants and other service providers are eligible to be granted awards under the Plan. Eligibility for awards under the Plan is determined by the board of directors at its discretion.

 

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The Plan permits the discretionary award of incentive stock options (“ISOs”), non-statutory stock options (“NQSOs”), stock awards (which may have varying vesting schedules and be subject to lock-up periods at the board of directors’ discretion) and other equity awards to selected participants. Unless sooner terminated, no ISO may be granted under the Plan on or after the 10th anniversary of the effective date of the Plan.

 

The plan administrator has the sole discretion in setting the vesting period and, if applicable, exercise schedule of an award, determining that an award may not vest for a specified period after it is granted and accelerating the vesting period of an award. The plan administrator determines the exercise or purchase price of each award, to the extent applicable. The Plan does not allow for the assignment, transfer or exercise of awards other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution.

 

Unless otherwise provided by the participant’s Option Award Agreement or Stock Award Agreement issued pursuant to the Plan, upon the participant’s termination for any reason, including but not limited to death, Disability (as defined in the Plan), voluntary termination nor involuntary termination with or without Cause (as defined in the Plan), all unvested equity awards in the form of options or shares shall be forfeited. Vested options, unless otherwise provided, will remain exercisable for three (3) months following termination of the participant if such termination is for any reason other than death, Disability or termination for Cause. In case the participant’s separation from service is due to death or Disability, then the vested options will be exercisable for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter. In case the participant’s termination is for Cause, the participant will immediately forfeit any and all options issued to such participant under the Plan.

 

The Plan also provides the Company with a right of repurchase all or portion of the shares awarded to the participant under the Plan, which may be exercised in case a participant separates from service for any reason, at a price equal to the fair market value, as determined by the board of directors. In the event of a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan), the board of directors will have the sole discretion to address the treatment of a participant’s unvested awards in connection with such Change in Control in the participant’s award agreement.

 

The board of directors may modify, amend or terminate the plan at any time, provided that no such modification, amendment or termination of the Plan materially affects the rights of a participant under a previously granted award without that participant’s consent. Further, the board of directors cannot, without the approval of the Company’s stockholders, amend this plan: (i) increase the number of common stock with respect to the ISOs that may be granted under the Plan; (ii) make any changes in the class of employees eligible to receive the ISOs under the plan; (iii) without stockholder approval if required by applicable law.

 

Director Compensation

 

The following table presents the total compensation earned and paid to non-employee and employee member directors of our board of directors during the year ended April 30, 2022, which is payable quarterly. Our non-executive directors are entitled to an annual compensation of $25,000, payable in cash in quarterly installments of $6,250, plus reimbursements for reasonable travel expenses, and out-of-pocket costs incurred in attending meetings of our board of directors or events attended on behalf of the Company.

 

Mr. Giri Devanur, our Chief Executive Officer, President and member of the board of directors, received a total of $12,500 for his service as a member of our board of directors during the period presented below. Mr. Devanur’s total compensation for service as an employee and as a member of our board of directors is presented under the heading “Summary Compensation Table” above.

 

Name  Year   Fees Earned
and Paid in
Cash ($)
   Option Awards ($)   Stock Awards ($)   Total
($)
 
Giri Devanur  2022    12,500      -      -    12,500 
Monaz Karkaria  2022    6,250    -    -    6,250 
Brian Cole  2022    12,500    -    -    12,500 
Brent Crawford  2022    12,500    -    -    12,500 
Dr, Art Langer  2022    12,500    -    -    12,500 

 

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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS

 

The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock by (i) each stockholder known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock , (ii) each of our directors, (iii) each of our named executive officers and (iv) all of our directors and executive officers as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each executive officer and director is c/o reAlpha Tech Corp. at 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 100, Dublin, OH 43017. Applicable percentage ownership is based on 42,522,091 shares of common stock outstanding at April 17, 2023.

 

The number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by each stockholder is determined under rules issued by the SEC regarding the beneficial ownership of securities. This information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under these rules, beneficial ownership of shares of our common stock includes (1) any shares as to which the person or entity has sole or shared voting power or investment power and (2) any shares as to which the person or entity has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days after the date hereof. Each holder’s percentage ownership after this Direct Listing is based on shares of common stock to be outstanding immediately after the consummation of this Direct Listing.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner  Number of Shares
Beneficially
Owned
   Percentage of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned Before
Offering
   Percentage of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned After
Offering
 
5% Stockholders            
             
Brent Crawford (1)   2,370,995    5.6%   5.6%
Directors and Named Executive Officers               
                
Monaz Karkaria   2,947,991    6.9%   6.9%
Brian Cole   368,499    *    * 
Dimitrios Angelis   -    *    * 
Balaji Swaminathan   -    *    * 
Giri Devanur   27,637,410    65.0%   65.0%
Mike Logozzo   2,199,938    5.1%   5.1%
Christie Currie   1,473,995    3.5%   3.5%
                
All executive officers and directors as a group (8 persons)   37,367,327    87.8%   87.8%

 

*Less than one percent of outstanding shares.

 

(1)Includes (i) 368,499 shares of common stock; (ii) 1,001,248 shares of common stock held by CH REAlpha Investments, LLC; and (iii) 1,001,248 shares of common stock held by CH REAlpha Investments II, LLC. Mr. Crawford has the sole voting and dispositive control over the shares held by CH REAlpha Investments, LLC and CH REAlpha Investments II, LLC.

 

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Except as disclosed herein, no director, executive officer, stockholder holding at least 5% of shares of our common stock, or any family member thereof, had any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction, or proposed transaction since May 1, 2020, in which the amount involved in the transaction exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at the year-end for the last two completed fiscal years.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

myAlphie LLC

 

The Company, by means of a merger, owns (a) subsidiary named myAlphie LLC with all of its technology and intellectual property and (b) two on demand promissory notes of $975,000 and $4,875,000 payable to CH REAlpha Investments, LLC, and CH REAlpha Investments II, LLC, respectively. The promissory notes carry an Interest rate of Prime Rate plus one percent (1%).

 

Master Service Agreement

 

The Company (f.k.a. reAlpha Asset Management Inc) had a Master Service Agreement with ReAlpha Tech Corp. (our previous parent company) for their patented technologies and platforms and agreed to pay ReAlpha Tech Corp. a management fee of 20% of rental income, however, this agreement is no longer effective post-Downstream Merger (as defined above).

 

reAlpha Homes and SAIML Capital Pte. Limited

 

On November 17, 2022, reAlpha Homes and SAIML Capital Pte. Limited, a Singapore-based asset management firm, signed a binding term sheet to form a joint venture to invest $40.8 million in equity in rent-ready short-term rental (“STR”) properties. Balaji Swaminathan, who was appointed as a member of our board of directors in April 2023, is the Chief Executive Officer and director of SAIML Capital Pte. Limited. The joint venture, once formed, would have a 51% stake held by reAlpha Homes and a 49% stake held by SAIML. The joint venture planned to make up to $200 million in investments across California, Arizona, Florida, and Tennessee, leveraging the reAlphaBRAIN to identify properties that meet its investment criteria pursuant to the terms and conditions of a definitive joint venture agreement to be entered into on or before January 31, 2023. This joint venture may have also expanded its partnership by contributing an additional $61.2 million of equity, with the potential to invest up to $500 million in STR properties through additional debt financing. As of the date hereof, the definitive joint venture agreement has not been entered into and, therefore, this joint venture has not been formed. Mr. Swaminathan received no compensation under the term sheet while it was outstanding.

 

Policy for approval of related-person transactions

 

Prior to this Direct Listing, we have not had a formal policy regarding approval of transactions with related persons. In connection with this Direct Listing, our board of directors has adopted a related-person transaction policy that sets forth our procedures for the identification, review, consideration and approval or ratification for the review of any transaction, arrangement or relationship in which we are a participant, the amount involved exceeds $120,000 and one of our executive officers, directors, director nominees or each person whom we know to beneficially own more than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock (a “5% stockholder”) (or their immediate family members), each of whom we refer to as a “related person,” has a direct or indirect material interest.

 

If a related person proposes to enter into such a transaction, arrangement or relationship, which we refer to as a “related-person transaction,” the related person must report the proposed related-person transaction to the Company’s general counsel. The policy calls for the proposed related-person transaction to be reviewed by and if deemed appropriate approved by, the audit committee of our board of directors after full disclosure of the related-person interest in the transaction. Whenever practicable, the reporting, review and approval will occur prior to entry into the transaction. If advance review and approval is not practicable, the audit committee will review and, in its discretion, may ratify the related-person transaction. The policy also permits the chair of the audit committee to review, and if deemed appropriate approve, proposed related-person transactions that arise between audit committee meetings, subject to ratification by the audit committee at its next meeting. Any related-person transactions that are ongoing in nature will be reviewed annually.

 

A related-person transaction reviewed under the policy will be considered approved or ratified if it is authorized by the audit committee after full disclosure of the related person’s interest in the transaction. As appropriate for the circumstances, the committee will review and consider:

 

  the related person’s interest in the related-person transaction;
     
  the approximate dollar amount involved in the related-person transaction;

  

  the approximate dollar amount of the related person’s interest in the transaction without regard to the amount of any profit or loss;
     
  whether the transaction was undertaken in the ordinary course of our business;
     
  whether the terms of the transaction are no less favorable to us than terms that could have been reached with an unrelated third party;
     
  the purpose of, and the potential benefits to us of, the related-person transaction; and
     
  any other information regarding the related-person transaction or the related person in the context of the proposed transaction that would be material to investors in light of the circumstances of the particular transaction.

 

The audit committee may approve or ratify the transaction only if the audit committee determines that, under all of the circumstances, the transaction is not inconsistent with our best interests. The audit committee may impose any conditions on the related-person transaction that it deems appropriate.

 

The policy provides that transactions involving compensation of executive officers shall be reviewed and approved by the compensation committee of our board of directors in the manner specified in its charter.

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REGISTERED STOCKHOLDERS 

 

The following table sets forth the number of shares of our common stock held by the Registered Stockholders and registered as common stock for resale by means of this prospectus.

 

This prospectus registers for resale shares of our common stock that are held by certain Registered Stockholders that include our officers, directors, affiliates and certain other stockholders with “restricted” securities under the applicable securities laws and regulations who, because of their status as affiliates of us pursuant to Rule 144 or because they acquired their capital stock from an affiliate or from us within the prior 12 months from the date of any proposed sale, would otherwise be unable to sell their securities pursuant to Rule 144 until we have been subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act for a period of at least 90 days. See “Shares Eligible for Future Sale” for further information regarding sales of such “restricted” securities if not sold pursuant to this prospectus. 

  

Information concerning the Registered Stockholders may change from time to time and any changed information will be set forth in supplements to this prospectus, if and when necessary. Because the Registered Stockholders may sell all, some, or none of the shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus, we cannot determine the number of such shares of our common stock that will be sold by the Registered Stockholders, or the amount or percentage of shares of our common stock that will be held by the Registered Stockholders upon consummation of any particular sale. In addition, the Registered Stockholders listed in the table below may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of, or may sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of, at any time and from time to time, our shares of common stock in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, after the date on which they provided the information set forth in the table below. See “Management” and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” for further information regarding the Registered Stockholders. 

 

We currently intend to use our reasonable efforts to keep the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part effective for a period of 90 days after the effectiveness of the registration statement. We are not party to any arrangement with any Registered Stockholder or any broker-dealer with respect to sales of shares of our common stock by the Registered Stockholders (see “Plan of Distribution” section below). 

 

We have determined beneficial ownership in accordance with the rules of the SEC, and thus it represents sole or shared voting or investment power with respect to our securities. Unless otherwise indicated below, to our knowledge, the persons and entities named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all shares that they beneficially owned, subject to community property laws where applicable. The information does not necessarily indicate beneficial ownership for any other purpose, including for purposes of Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Exchange Act. 

 

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We have based percentage ownership of our common stock based on 42,522,091 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding as of April 17, 2023. These amounts are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this filing.

 

   Beneficial Ownership Prior to the Effectiveness
of the Registration Statement
 
   Number of
Shares of
Common
Stock
Beneficially
Owned+
   Total
Number of
Shares of Common
Stock Being Registered
Pursuant
to this
Prospectus
   Percentage
Ownership of
Common
Stock+
 
Name of Selling Stockholders:            
Giri Devanur (1)   27,637,409    27,637,409    65.0%
Monaz Karkaria (2)   2,947,991    2,947,991    6.93%
Michael J. Logozzo (3)   2,199,938    2,199,938    5.17%
Christine Currie (4)   1,473,996    1,473,996    3.47%
Jorge Aldecoa (5)   368,499    368,499    * 
Bhaargav Kosuri (6)   460,623    460,623    * 
Saching Garg (7)   368,499    368,499    * 
Ravi Srinivas (8)   368,499    368,499    * 
Dr. Art Langer (9)   368,499    368,499    * 
Brian Cole (10)   368,499    368,499    * 
Brent Crawford (11)   2,370,995    2,370,995    5.58%
Rakesh Prasad Hosur Rama Prasad (12)   276,374    276,374    * 
Jonas Meyer (13)   276,374    276,374    * 
Plato Ghinos (14)   92,125    92,125    * 
Paul Cecil (15)   92,125    92,125    * 
Michael Haring (16)   92,125    92,125    * 
Dru Rai (17)   92,125    92,125    * 
Viktor Boskovski (18)   55,275    55,275    * 
Srinidhi Kuruvadi Anantharaju (19)   18,425    18,425    * 
Ram Prasanna Kharvi (20)   18,425    18,425    * 
Gabby Bajorek (21)   18,425    18,425    * 
Austin Knisley (22)   18,425    18,425    * 
Tejas Gupta (23)   11,055    11,055    * 
Prem Kumar Dayyala (24)   11,055    11,055    * 
Nikhil Besta (25)   11,055    11,055    * 
Nagaraj Kharvi (26)   11,055    11,055    * 
Holly Scholl (27)   11,055    11,055    * 

 

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   Beneficial Ownership Prior to the Effectiveness
of the Registration Statement
 
   Number of
Shares of
Common
Stock
Beneficially
Owned+
   Total
Number of
Shares of Common
Stock Being Registered
Pursuant
to this
Prospectus
   Percentage
Ownership of
Common
Stock+
 
Bharathinagar Chandru Chethan (28)   11,055    11,055    * 
Drive Capital Fund II, L.P. (29)   539,412    539,412    1.27%
Drive Capital Fund II (TE), L.P. (30)   465,177    465,177    1.10%
Drive Capital Ignition Fund II, L.P. (31)   16,660    16,660    * 
K-Roost, LLC (32)   18,042    18,042    * 
K-Roost 2, LLC (33)   43,867    43,867    * 
NCT Ventures Fund II LP (34)   18,042    18,042    * 
Dwight Smith (35)   9,972    9,972    * 
Scott Griffin (36)   8,171    8,171    * 
JumpStart Inc. (37)   16,162    16,162    * 
Robert Weiler (38)   16,114    16,114    * 
Alan R. Weiler (39)   32,190    32,190    * 
RH Fund I (40)   15,955    15,955    * 
David Marcinkowski (41)   31,680    31,680    * 
SBJM Investment LLC (42)   15,799    15,799    * 
Mark A. Pentella (43)   15,753    15,753    * 
Maxim Partners LLC (44)   204,529    204,529    * 
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP (45)   100,000    100,000    * 
Silicon Valley Bank (46)   49,029    49,029    * 
Total   41,666,554    41,666,554      

 

*Indicates beneficial ownership of less than 1% of the outstanding shares of our common stock.

 

+Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with SEC rules and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to shares of common stock. Shares of common stock subject to options, warrants and convertible debentures currently exercisable or convertible, or exercisable or convertible within 60 days, are counted as outstanding.

 

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(1)The address of Giri Devanur is 6683 Dale Drive, Dublin, OH 43017.

 

(2)The address of Mona Karkaria is 5911 Chatham Drive, Frisco, TX 75036.

 

(3)The address of Michael J. Logozzo is 5083 Green Vista Crossing, Powell, OH 43065.

 

(4)The address of Christine Currie is 3113 Carriage Lane, Columbus, OH 43221.

 

(5)The address of Jorge Aldecoa is 14808 SW 54th Street, Miramar, FL 33027.

 

(6) The address of Bhaargav Kosuri is 109 Wayne Street, Apartment 4, Jersey City, NJ 07302.

 

(7)The address of Saching Garg is C2-113, SNN Raj Etternia, Silver County Road, Bangalore, India 560076.

 

(8)The address of Ravi Srinivas is Villa 112, Confident Bellatrix, Billapura Cross, Sarjapur, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 562125.

 

(9)The address of Dr. Art Langer is 8 Perth Lane, New City, NY 10956.

 

(10)The address of Brian Cole is 915 E Lancaster Avenue, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217.

 

(11) Consists of: (i) 368,499 shares of common stock; (ii) 1,001,248 shares of common stock held by CH REAlpha Investments, LLC; and (iii) 1,001,248 shares of common stock held by CH REAlpha Investments II, LLC. Brent Crawford has the sole voting and dispositive control over the shares held by CH REAlpha Investments, LLC and CH REAlpha Investments II, LLC. The address of Mr. Crawford, CH REAlpha Investments, LLC and REAlpha Investments II, LLC is 6640 Riverside Drive, Suite 500, Dublin, OH 43017.

 

(12)The address of Rakesh Prasad Hosur Rama Prasad is 6663 Rush Street, Apartment A, Dublin, OH, 43017.

 

(13)The address of Jonas Meyer is 3113 Carriage Lane, Columbus, OH 43221.

 

(14)The address of Plato Ghinos is 2359 Nantucket Circle, State College, PA 16803.

 

(15)The address of Paul Cecil is 2981 Angelo Joseph Lane, Columbus, OH 43202.

 

(16)The address of Michael Haring is 9649 Fair Oaks Drive, Powell, OH 43065.

 

(17)The address of Dru Rai is 101 Clover Leaf Lane, North Wales, PA 19454.

 

(18)The address of Viktor Boskovski is 700 Culpepper Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.

 

(19)The address of Srinidhi Kuruvadi Anantharaju is No 10, 4th Main Road, NR Colony, Bangalore, India 560019.

 

(20)The address of Ram Prasanna is Kharvi Janani, Siddanbhavi, Muroor Road, Kumta, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India 581343.

 

(21)The address of Gabby Bajorek is 2970 Sandhurst Drive, Lewis Center, OH 43035.

 

(22)The address of Austin Knisley is 2278 Siskin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43228.

 

(23)The address of Tejas Gupta is 20/1 Krishna Nilaya, Reservoir Street, Basavangudi, Bangalore, India 560004.

 

(24)The address of Prem Kumar Dayyala is 13-9-26/2, near Krishnudi Cheruvu, Ramchandra Rao Peta, Tadepalligudem, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh , 534102 India.

 

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(25)The address of Nikhil Besta is No 1/132c Palasamudram, Gorantla, Pincode 515241, India.

 

(26)The address of Nagaraj Kharvi is Kuidanamane Bunder Bhatkal, Mavinakurve, Bhatkal, Uttrakannda, India.

 

(27)The address of Holly Scholl is 5312 Shannon Park Drive, Dublin, OH 43017.

 

(28)The address of Bharathinagar Chandru Chethan is No. 27, Samyojitha Nilaya, Last House, 2nd Cross, Sagar Layout, Devarachikkana Halli, BG Road, Bengaluru, India 560076.

 

(29)The address of Drive Capital Fund II, L.P. is 629 North High Street, 6th Floor Columbus, OH 43215. Chris Olsen has the sole power to vote or dispose of the securities held by Drive Capital Fund II, L.P.

 

(30)The address of Drive Capital Fund II (TE), L.P. is 629 North High Street, 6th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. Chris Olsen has the sole power to vote or dispose of the securities held by Drive Capital Fund II (TE), L.P.

 

(31)The address of Drive Capital Ignition Fund II, L.P. is 629 North High Street, 6th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. Chris Olsen has the sole power to vote or dispose of the securities held by Drive Capital Ignition Fund II, L.P.

 

(32)The address of K-Roost, LLC is 393 North Columbia Avenue, Columbus, OH 43209. Brett Kaufman is a member of K-Roost, LLC and may therefore be deemed to hold voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares.

 

(33)The address of K-Roost 2, LLC is 393 North Columbia Avenue, Columbus, OH 43209. Brett Kaufman is a member of K-Roost 2, LLC and may therefore be deemed to hold voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares.

 

(34)The address of NCT Ventures Fund II, L.P. is 421 West State Street, Columbus, OH 43215-4008. William J. Frank is an authorized representative of NCT Ventures Fund II, L.P. and may therefore be deemed to hold voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares.

 

(35)The address of Dwight Smith is 3099 Big Timber Loop, Lewis Center, OH 43035.

 

(36)The address of Scott Griffin is 13611 Fernlace Ct., Pickerington, OH 43147.

 

(37)The address of JumpStart Inc. is 6701 Carnegie Avenue, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44103. Hardik Desai is the managing partner of JumpStart Inc. and may therefore be deemed to hold voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares.

 

(38)The address of Robert Weiler is 10 North High Street, Suite 410, Columbus, OH 43215.

 

(39)The address of Alan R. Weiler is 9000 Rivers End, Powel, OH 43065.

 

(40)The address of RH Fund I is 119 South Main Street, Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98104. Peyton Dalton is an authorized representative of RH Fund I and may therefore be deemed to hold voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares.

 

(41)The address of David Marcinkowski is 4011 111th Street, Lubbock, TX 79423.

 

(42)The address of SBJM Investment, LLC is 2506 Colts Neck Road, Blacklick, OH. 43004. Steven P Balaloski is a member of SBJM Investment, LLC and may therefore be deemed to hold voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares.

 

(43)The address of Mark A. Pentella Revocable Trust UA DTD is 3070 Forest Ridge Ct., Fairlawn, OH 44333. Mark A. Pentella is the trustee of the Mark A. Pentella Revocable Trust UA DTD and holds sole power to vote or dispose of such shares.

 

(44)Maxim Partners LLC is the parent of registered broker-dealer Maxim Group LLC. The address of Maxim Partners, LLC is 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 1002. Anthony Di Clemente is the Chief Administrative Officer of Maxim Partners, LLC and may therefore be deemed to hold voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares.

 

(45)The address of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, LLP is 437 Madison Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10022. Douglas Gold is the Chief Operating Officer of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP and may therefore be deemed to hold voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares.

 

(46)The address of Silicon Valley Bank is Bank & Trust Company 3003 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Sam Simas is the Vice President of Silicon Valley Bank and may therefore be deemed to hold voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

 

The following description summarizes important terms of the classes of our capital stock based on our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws that will be in effect immediately prior to the effectiveness of this registration statement. This summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation and our Bylaws, which have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.

 

Our authorized capital stock currently consists of 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 5,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share.

 

As of the date hereof, there were 42,522,091 issued and outstanding shares of our common stock held by 3,123 stockholders of record. No shares of preferred stock are currently issued or outstanding.

 

Common Stock

 

Voting Rights. The holders of shares of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Any action at a meeting at which a quorum is present will be decided by a majority of the votes cast by the stockholders present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote thereon, except in the case of any election of directors, which will be decided by a plurality of votes cast. There is no cumulative voting.

 

Dividends. The Company has never declared or paid cash dividends on any of its capital stock and currently does not anticipate paying any cash dividends after the Direct Listing or in the foreseeable future. The holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends as may be declared from time to time by our board of directors out of legally available funds. Any dividend declared by the board of directors must be equal, on a per share basis.

 

Liquidation Rights. In the event of a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, the holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in the net assets legally available for distribution to stockholders after the payment of debts and other liabilities of the Company.

 

Blank Check Preferred Stock

 

Our board of directors has the authority to issue undesignated shares of “blank check” preferred stock in one or more series and to fix the designation, relative powers, preferences and rights and qualifications, limitations or restrictions of all shares of each such series, including, without limitation, dividend rates, conversion rights, voting rights, redemption and sinking fund provisions, liquidation preferences and the number of shares constituting each such series, without any further vote or action by the stockholders. The issuance of additional preferred stock could decrease the amount of earnings and assets available for distribution to holders of our common stock or adversely affect the rights and powers, including voting rights, of the holders of our common stock and could, among other things, have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of our company without further action by the stockholders. We have no present plans to issue any shares of preferred stock.

 

Anti-Takeover Effects of the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws and Certain Provisions of Delaware Law

 

Our Certificate of Incorporation and the DGCL contain provisions that are summarized in the following paragraphs and that are intended to enhance the likelihood of continuity and stability in the composition of our board of directors. These provisions are intended to avoid costly takeover battles, reduce our vulnerability to a hostile or abusive change of control and enhance the ability of our board of directors to maximize stockholder value in connection with any unsolicited offer to acquire us. However, these provisions may have an anti-takeover effect and may delay, deter or prevent a merger or acquisition of the Company by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest or other takeover attempt that a stockholder might consider in its best interest, including those attempts that might result in a premium over the prevailing market price for the Shares of common stock held by stockholders.

 

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Authorized but Unissued Capital Stock

 

Delaware law does not require stockholder approval for any issuance of shares that are authorized and available for issuance. However, the listing requirements of Nasdaq, which would apply so long as the shares of common stock remain listed on Nasdaq, require stockholder approval of certain issuances equal to or exceeding 20% of the then outstanding voting power or the then outstanding number of shares of common stock. These additional shares may be used for a variety of corporate purposes, including future public offerings, to raise additional capital or to facilitate acquisitions. Additionally, the number of authorized shares of any series of common stock or preferred stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority in voting power, irrespective of the provisions of Section 242(b)(2) of the DGCL.

   

Vacancies and Newly Created Directorships

 

The Certificate of Incorporation provides that, subject to the rights granted to one or more series of preferred stock then outstanding, any newly-created directorship on the board of directors that results from an increase in the number of directors and any vacancies on our board of directors will be filled solely only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors, even if less than a quorum, by a sole remaining director or by the stockholders.

 

Special Stockholder Meetings

 

The Certificate of Incorporation provides that special meetings of our stockholders may be called at any time only by the board of directors, the chairman of the board of directors or our Chief Executive Officer acting pursuant to a resolution approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, subject to the rights of holders of any series of preferred stock then outstanding

 

Stockholder Action by Written Consent

 

Pursuant to Section 228 of the DGCL, any action required to be taken at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice, and without a vote if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, is or are signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares of our stock entitled to vote thereon were present and voted, the Certificate of Incorporation provides otherwise. In accordance with Section 228, our Bylaws allows for action by written consent.

 

Section 203 of the DGCL

 

We have opted out of Section 203 of the DGCL under our Certificate of Incorporation. As a result, pursuant to our Certificate of Incorporation, we are prohibited from engaging in any business combination with any stockholder for a period of three years following the time that such stockholder (the “interested stockholder”) came to own at least 15% of our outstanding voting stock (the “acquisition”), except if:

 

  our board of directors approved the acquisition prior to its consummation;

 

  the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the outstanding voting stock upon consummation of the acquisition; or

 

  the acquisition is approved by our board of directors, and by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds vote of the non-interested stockholders in a meeting.

 

The restrictions described above will apply subject to certain exceptions, including if a stockholder becomes an interested stockholder inadvertently and, as soon as practicable, divests itself of ownership of such shares so that the stockholder ceases to be an interest stockholder, and, within the three (3) year period, that stockholder has not become an interested stockholder but for such inadvertent acquisition of ownership. Generally, a “business combination” or “acquisition” includes any merger, consolidation, asset or stock sale or certain other transactions resulting in a financial benefit to the interested stockholder. Subject to certain exceptions, an “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with that person’s affiliates and associates, owns, or within the previous three years owned, 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock.

 

Our Certificate of Incorporation provisions that elect to opt out of Section 203 of the DGCL may make it more difficult for a person who would be an “interested stockholder” to effect various business combinations with us for a three-year period. This may encourage companies interested in acquiring us to negotiate in advance with our board of directors because the stockholder approval requirement would be avoided if our board of directors approves the acquisition which results in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder. This may also have the effect of preventing changes in our board of directors and may make it more difficult to accomplish transactions which stockholders may otherwise deem to be in their best interests.

 

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Dissenters’ Rights of Appraisal and Payment

 

Under the DGCL, with certain exceptions, our stockholders will have appraisal rights in connection with a merger or consolidation in which we are a constituent entity. Pursuant to the DGCL, stockholders who properly demand and perfect appraisal rights in connection with such merger or consolidation will have the right to receive payment of the fair value of their shares as determined by the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, plus interest, if any, on the amount determined to be the fair value, from the effective time of the merger or consolidation through the date of payment of the judgment.

 

Stockholders’ Derivative Actions

 

Under the DGCL, any of our stockholders may bring an action in our name to procure a judgment in our favor, also known as a derivative action, provided that the stockholder bringing the action is a holder of our shares at the time of the transaction to which the action relates or such stockholder’s stock thereafter devolved by operation of law. To bring such an action, the stockholder must otherwise comply with Delaware law regarding derivative actions. 

 

Exclusive forum for certain lawsuits

 

Our Certificate of Incorporation provides that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or other employee to us or to our stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim against us, our directors, officers or employees arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or our Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws or (iv) any action asserting a claim against use, our directors, officers or employees governed by the internal affairs doctrine.

 

Under our Charter, this exclusive form provision will not apply to claims which are vested in the exclusive jurisdiction of a court or forum other than the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, for which the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware does not have subject matter jurisdiction, or for which the Court of Chancery determines there is an indispensable party not subject to its jurisdiction. For instance, the provision would not apply to actions arising under federal securities laws, including suits brought to enforce any liability or duty created by the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, or the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors

 

The DGCL authorizes corporations to limit or eliminate the personal liability of directors to corporations and their stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties, subject to certain exceptions. The Certificate of Incorporation includes a provision that eliminates the personal liability of directors for monetary damages to the corporation or its stockholders for any breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except to the extent such exemption from liability or limitation thereof is not permitted under the DGCL. The effect of these provisions is to eliminate the rights of us and our stockholders, through stockholders’ derivative suits on our behalf, to recover monetary damages from a director for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, including breaches resulting from grossly negligent behavior. However, exculpation does not apply to any director if the director has breached such director’s duty of loyalty, acted in bad faith, knowingly or intentionally violated the law, authorized illegal dividends, redemptions or repurchases or derived an improper benefit from his or her actions as a director.

 

The limitation of liability provision in our Certificate of Incorporation may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. These provisions also may have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the extent we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions.

 

There is currently no pending material litigation or proceeding involving any of our directors, officers or employees for which indemnification is sought.

 

Listing

 

We intend to apply to list our common stock on Nasdaq under the symbol “[●].”

 

Prior to the proposed listing of our common stock on the Nasdaq, there has been no public market for our common stock, and we cannot predict the effect, if any, that sales of shares of our common stock or the availability of shares of our common stock for sale will have on the market price of our common stock prevailing from time to time. Future sales of our common stock in the public market, or the availability of such shares for sale in the public market, could adversely affect market prices prevailing from time to time. Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market following our listing on the Nasdaq, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the public price of our common stock and may make it more difficult for you to sell your common stock at a time and price that you deem appropriate. We will have no input if and when any Registered Stockholder may, or may not, elect to sell its shares of common stock or the prices at which any such sales may occur. Future sales of our common stock in the public market, or the availability of such shares for sale in the public market, could adversely affect the trading prices of shares of our common stock prevailing from time to time.

 

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Transfer Agent and Registrar

 

The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is VStock Transfer, LLC.

  

SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

 

Before our Direct Listing, there has not been a public market for shares of our common stock. Future sales of substantial amounts of shares of our common stock in the public market after our Direct Listing, or the possibility of these sales occurring, could cause the prevailing market price for our common stock to fall or impair our ability to raise equity capital in the future.

 

After our Direct Listing, we will have outstanding 42,522,091 shares of our common stock, based on the number of shares outstanding as of April 17, 2023. This includes 41,462,025 shares that the Registered Stockholders may resell in the public market immediately following our Direct Listing.

 

Shares of our common stock will be deemed “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act). Restricted securities may be sold in the public market only if they are registered or if they qualify for an exemption from registration under Rule 144 or Rule 701 under the Securities Act, which rules are summarized below. Following the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq, shares of our common stock may be sold either by the Registered Stockholders pursuant to this prospectus or by our other existing stockholders in accordance with Rule 144 of the Securities Act. 

 

The 855,537 shares of common stock that were issued pursuant to our Regulation A offering will be freely tradable without restrictions or further registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in the public market immediately following our Direct Listing.

 

The 204,529 shares of our common stock issued to Maxim Partners LLC are subject to a lock-up restriction until the earlier of (i) one (1) year from the date of their initial engagement, or (ii) six (6) months after the date in which the Company gets listed on Nasdaq.

 

Further, certain Registered Stockholders listed above beneficially own in the aggregate 6,469,011 shares of our common stock, or 15.21%, all of such shares were granted pursuant to our Plan, and which shares may be subject to a lock-up restrictions under our Plan’s restricted stock award agreement (the “Lock-Up”). The Lock-Up will become applicable to the extent that there is an initial underwritten public offering of the Company’s securities. The Lock-Up, if and when applicable, will expire one hundred and eighty (180) days after the effectiveness of a registration statement of the Company’s initial underwritten public offering of the Company’s securities. The shares may be resold for so long as the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, is available for use and any applicable restrictions are expired or waived. The sale of all securities being offered in this prospectus could result in a significant decline in the public trading price of our common stock upon effectiveness of an underwritten public offering of the Company’s securities.

 

Rule 144

 

In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, once we have been subject to the public company reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act for at least 90 days, a person who is not deemed to have been one of our affiliates for purposes of the Securities Act at any time during the 90 days preceding a sale and who has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold for at least six months, including the holding period of any prior owner other than our affiliates, is entitled to sell those shares without complying with the manner of sale, volume limitation, or notice provisions of Rule 144, subject to compliance with the public information requirements of Rule 144. If such a person has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold for at least one year, including the holding period of any prior owner other than our affiliates, then that person would be entitled to sell those shares without complying with any of the requirements of Rule 144. 

 

In general, under Rule 144, as currently in effect, our affiliates or persons selling shares on behalf of our affiliates are entitled to sell, within any three-month period, a number of shares of common stock that does not exceed the greater of: 

 

1% of the number of shares of our common stock then outstanding; and

 

the average weekly trading volume of our common stock on Nasdaq during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice on Form 144 with respect to that sale.

 

Sales under Rule 144 by our affiliates or persons selling shares of our common stock on behalf of our affiliates are also subject to certain manner-of-sale provisions and notice requirements and to the availability of current public information about us. 

 

Rule 701 

 

In general, under Rule 701, any of our employees, directors, officers, consultants, or advisors who purchase shares of capital stock from us in connection with a compensatory stock option plan or other written agreement before the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part is entitled to sell such shares 90 days after such effective date in reliance on Rule 144. 

  

Registration Statement on Form S-8

 

We intend to file one or more registration statements on Form S-8 under the Securities Act to register shares of our common stock subject to any outstanding equity awards, as well as shares of our common stock reserved for future issuance under our Plan (as defined above). We expect to file these registration statements as soon as permitted under the Securities Act. However, the shares registered on Form S-8 may be subject to the volume limitations and the manner of sale, notice, and public information requirements of Rule 144. See “Executive Compensation — Equity Incentive Plan” for a description of our Plan. 

 

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES TO NON-U.S. HOLDERS

 

The following discussion is a general summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. Holders and Non-U.S. Holders (as defined below) generally applicable to the ownership and disposition of our common stock by a U.S. Holder or Non-U.S. Holder that acquires our common stock and holds our common stock as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) (generally, property held for investment), but does not purport to be a complete analysis of all potential tax effects. The effects of other U.S. federal tax laws, such as estate and gift tax laws, and any applicable state, local, or non-U.S. tax laws are not discussed. This discussion is based on the Code, Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, judicial decisions, and published rulings and administrative pronouncements of the IRS, in each case in effect as of the date hereof. These authorities may change or be subject to differing interpretations. Any such change or differing interpretation may be applied retroactively in a manner that could adversely affect a U.S. Holder or Non-U.S. Holder. We have not sought and will not seek any rulings from the IRS regarding the matters discussed below. There can be no assurance that the IRS or a court will not take a contrary position to that discussed below regarding the tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of our common stock. 

  

This discussion does not address all U.S. federal income tax consequences relevant to a U.S. Holder’s or Non-U.S. Holder’s particular circumstances, including the impact of the Medicare contribution tax on net investment income and the alternative minimum tax or subject to special rules, including, without limitation: 

 

  U.S. expatriates and former citizens or long-term residents of the United States;
     
  persons holding our common stock as part of a hedge, straddle, or other risk reduction strategy or as part of a conversion transaction or other integrated investment;
     
  banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions;

 

  brokers, dealers, or traders in securities;
     
  “controlled foreign corporations,” “passive foreign investment companies,” and corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal income tax;
     
  partnerships or other entities or arrangements treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes (and investors therein);
     
  tax-exempt organizations or governmental organizations;
     
  persons deemed to sell our common stock under the constructive sale provisions of the Code;
     
  persons who hold or receive our common stock pursuant to the exercise of any employee stock option or otherwise as compensation;
     
  tax-qualified retirement plans; and
     
  “qualified foreign pension funds” as defined in Section 897(l)(2) of the Code and entities all of the interests of which are held by qualified foreign pension funds.

 

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If an entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds our common stock, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership will depend on the status of the partner, the activities of the partnership, and certain determinations made at the partner level. Accordingly, partnerships holding our common stock and the partners in such partnerships should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences to them. 

 

THIS DISCUSSION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TAX ADVICE. INVESTORS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION OF THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAWS TO THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATIONS AS WELL AS ANY TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR COMMON STOCK ARISING UNDER THE U.S. FEDERAL ESTATE OR GIFT TAX LAWS OR UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, LOCAL, OR NON-U.S. TAXING JURISDICTION OR UNDER ANY APPLICABLE INCOME TAX TREATY. 

 

Definition of a U.S. Holder

 

For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of our common stock (other than an entity or arrangement that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, any of the following:

 

  an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States;
     
  a corporation (or entity treated as a corporation for United States federal income tax purposes) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;
     
  an estate, the income of which is includable in gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its source; or
     
  a trust if (i) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more “United States persons,” as defined under the Code, (“U.S. persons”) have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (ii) such trust has made a valid election to be treated as a U.S. person for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

Definition of a Non-U.S. Holder 

 

For purposes of this discussion, a “Non-U.S. Holder” is any beneficial owner of our common stock that is neither a “U.S. Holder” nor an entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. 

 

Taxation of U.S. Holders

 

Distributions

 

If we pay distributions in cash or other property (other than certain distributions of our stock or rights to acquire our stock) to U.S. Holders of shares of our common stock, such distributions generally will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. Distributions in excess of current and accumulated earnings and profits will constitute a return of capital that will be applied against and reduce (but not below zero) the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in our common stock. Any remaining excess will be treated as gain realized on the sale or other disposition of the common stock and will be treated as described under “U.S. Holders - Gain or Loss on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Stock” below.

 

Dividends we pay to a U.S. Holder that is a taxable corporation generally will qualify for the dividends received deduction if the requisite holding period is satisfied. With certain exceptions (including, but not limited to, dividends treated as investment income for purposes of investment interest deduction limitations), and provided certain holding period requirements are met, dividends we pay to a non-corporate U.S. Holder may constitute “qualified dividends” that will be subject to tax at the maximum tax rate accorded to long-term capital gains.

 

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Gain or Loss on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Stock

 

Upon a sale or other taxable disposition of our common stock, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized and the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the common stock. Any such capital gain or loss generally will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the common stock so disposed of exceeds one year. Long-term capital gains recognized by non-corporate U.S. Holders will be eligible to be taxed at reduced rates. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.

 

Generally, the amount of gain or loss recognized by a U.S. Holder is an amount equal to the difference between (i) the sum of the amount of cash and the fair market value of any property received in such disposition and (ii) the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in its common stock so disposed of. A U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in its common stock generally will equal the U.S. Holder’s acquisition cost less any prior distributions treated as a return of capital.

 

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

 

In general, information reporting requirements may apply to dividends paid to a U.S. Holder and to the proceeds of the sale or other disposition of our shares of common stock, unless the U.S. Holder is an exempt recipient. Backup withholding may apply to such payments if the U.S. Holder fails to provide a taxpayer identification number, a certification of exempt status or has been notified by the IRS that it is subject to backup withholding (and such notification has not been withdrawn).

 

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against a U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability provided the required information is timely furnished to the IRS. All U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the application of information reporting and backup withholding to them.

 

Taxation of Non-U.S. Holders

 

Distributions 

 

As described in the section titled “Dividend Policy,” we do not currently anticipate paying dividends on our common stock. However, if we do make distributions of cash or property on our common stock, such distributions will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. Amounts not treated as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes will constitute a return of capital and first be applied against and reduce a Non-U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in its common stock, but not below zero. Any excess will be treated as capital gain and will be treated as described under the subsection titled “—Sale or Other Taxable Disposition” below. Because we may not know the extent to which a distribution is a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes at the time it is made, for purposes of the withholding rules discussed below we or the applicable withholding agent may treat the entire distribution as a dividend. Any such distributions will also be subject to the discussions below under the heading “Additional Withholding Tax on Payments Made to Foreign Accounts.”

 

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Subject to the discussion below regarding effectively connected income, dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder will be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax at a rate of 30% of the gross amount of the dividends (or such lower rate specified by an applicable income tax treaty, provided the Non-U.S. Holder furnishes a valid IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E (or other applicable documentation) certifying qualification for the lower treaty rate). A Non-U.S. Holder that does not timely furnish the required documentation, but that qualifies for a reduced treaty rate, may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld by timely filing an appropriate claim for refund with the IRS. Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding their entitlement to benefits under any applicable tax treaties. 

 

If dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, the Non-U.S. Holder maintains a permanent establishment in the United States to which such dividends are attributable), the Non-U.S. Holder will generally be exempt from the U.S. federal withholding tax described above. To claim the exemption, the Non-U.S. Holder must furnish to the applicable withholding agent a valid IRS Form W-8ECI, certifying that the dividends are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business within the United States. 

 

Any such effectively connected dividends will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis at the regular rates. A Non-U.S. Holder that is a corporation also may be subject to a branch profits tax at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate specified by an applicable income tax treaty) on such effectively connected dividends, as adjusted for certain items. Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding any applicable tax treaties that may provide for different rules. 

 

Sale or Other Taxable Disposition 

 

A Non-U.S. Holder will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on any gain realized upon the sale or other taxable disposition of our common stock unless: 

 

the gain is effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, the Non-U.S. Holder maintains a permanent establishment in the United States to which such gain is attributable);

 

the Non-U.S. Holder is a nonresident alien individual present in the United States for 183 days or more during the taxable year of the disposition and certain other requirements are met; or

 

Our common stock constitutes a U.S. real property interest (USRPI) by reason of our status as a U.S. real property holding corporation (USRPHC) for U.S. federal income tax purposes at any time within the shorter of the five-year period preceding such disposition or such non-U.S. holder’s holding period of our common stock, and, provided that our common stock is regularly traded in an established securities market within the meaning of applicable Treasury Regulations, the non-U.S. holder has held, directly, indirectly, or constructively, at any time during said period, more than 5% of our common stock.

 

Gain described in the first bullet point above generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis at the regular rates applicable to U.S. persons. A Non-U.S. Holder that is a corporation also may be subject to a branch profits tax at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate specified by an applicable income tax treaty) on such effectively connected gain, as adjusted for certain items. 

 

A Non-U.S. Holder described in the second bullet point above will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate specified by an applicable income tax treaty) on gain realized upon the sale or other taxable disposition of our common stock, which may be offset by certain U.S. source capital losses of the Non-U.S. Holder (even though the individual is not considered a resident of the United States), provided the Non-U.S. Holder has timely filed U.S. federal income tax returns with respect to such losses. 

 

With respect to the third bullet point above, we believe we may meet the definition of a USRPHC. Because the determination of whether we are a USRPHC depends, however, on the fair market value of our USRPIs relative to the fair market value of our non-U.S. real property interests and our other business assets, the analysis is constantly evolving. Even if we are a USRPHC, gain arising from the sale or other taxable disposition of our common stock by a Non-U.S. Holder will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax unless such Non-U.S. Holder owns, actually and constructively, greater than 5% of our common stock throughout the shorter of the five-year period ending on the date of the sale or other taxable disposition or the Non-U.S. Holder’s holding period. 

 

Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding any applicable tax treaties that may provide for different rules.

 

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FATCA 

 

Withholding taxes may be imposed under Sections 1471 to 1474 of the Code (such Sections commonly referred to as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)) on certain types of payments made to non-U.S. financial institutions and certain other non-U.S. entities. Specifically, a 30% withholding tax may be imposed on dividends on, or (subject to the proposed Treasury Regulations discussed below) gross proceeds from the sale or other disposition of, our common stock paid to a “foreign financial institution” or a “non-financial foreign entity” (each as defined in the Code), unless (i) the foreign financial institution undertakes certain diligence and reporting obligations, (ii) the non-financial foreign entity either certifies it does not have any “substantial United States owners” (as defined in the Code) or furnishes identifying information regarding each substantial United States owner, or (iii) the foreign financial institution or non-financial foreign entity otherwise qualifies for an exemption from these rules. If the payee is a foreign financial institution and is subject to the diligence and reporting requirements in (i) above, it must enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury requiring, among other things, that it undertake to identify accounts held by certain “specified United States persons” or “United States owned foreign entities” (each as defined in the Code), annually report certain information about such accounts, and withhold 30% on certain payments to non-compliant foreign financial institutions and certain other account holders. Foreign financial institutions located in jurisdictions that have an intergovernmental agreement with the United States governing FATCA may be subject to different rules. 

 

Under applicable Treasury Regulations and administrative guidance, withholding under FATCA generally applies to payments of dividends on our common stock. While withholding under FATCA would have applied also to payments of gross proceeds from the sale or other disposition of our common stock beginning on January 1, 2020, proposed Treasury Regulations eliminate FATCA withholding on payments of gross proceeds entirely. Taxpayers generally may rely on these proposed Treasury Regulations until final Treasury Regulations are issued. 

 

Prospective investors should consult their tax advisors regarding the potential application of withholding under FATCA to their investment in our common stock.  

 

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding 

 

We must report annually to the IRS and to each Non-U.S. Holder the amount of any distributions paid to, and the tax withheld with respect to, each Non-U.S. Holder. These reporting requirements apply regardless of whether withholding was reduced or eliminated by an applicable income tax treaty. Copies of this information reporting may also be made available under the provisions of a specific income tax treaty or agreement with the tax authorities in the country in which the Non-U.S. Holder resides or is established.

 

A Non-U.S. Holder will generally be subject to backup withholding for dividends on our common stock paid to such holder unless such holder certifies under penalties of perjury that, among other things, it is a Non-U.S. Holder (provided that the payor does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that such holder is a U.S. person) by furnishing a valid IRS Form W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E, or W-8ECI, or otherwise establishes an exemption.

 

Information reporting and backup withholding generally will apply to the proceeds of a disposition of our common stock by a Non-U.S. Holder effected by or through the U.S. office of any broker, U.S. or non-U.S., unless the holder certifies its status as a Non-U.S. Holder and satisfies certain other requirements, or otherwise establishes an exemption. Generally, information reporting and backup withholding will not apply to a payment of disposition proceeds to a Non-U.S. Holder where the transaction is effected outside the United States through a non-U.S. office of a broker. However, for information reporting purposes, dispositions effected through a non-U.S. office of a broker with substantial U.S. ownership or operations generally will be treated in a manner similar to dispositions effected through a U.S. office of a broker. Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the application of the information reporting and backup withholding rules to them.

 

Backup withholding is not an additional income tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules from a payment to a Non-U.S. Holder generally can be credited against the Non-U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, or refunded, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS in a timely manner. Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the application of the information reporting and backup withholding rules to them.

 

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION 

 

The Registered Stockholders, and their pledgees, donees, transferees, assignees, or other successors in interest may sell their shares of common stock covered hereby pursuant to brokerage transactions on Nasdaq, or other public exchanges or registered alternative trading venues, at prevailing market prices at any time after the shares of common stock are listed for trading. We are not party to any arrangement with any Registered Stockholder or any broker-dealer with respect to sales of shares of common stock by the Registered Stockholders. As such, we do not anticipate receiving notice as to if and when any Registered Stockholder may, or may not, elect to sell their shares of common stock or the prices at which any such sales may occur, and there can be no assurance that any Registered Stockholders will sell any or all of the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus. 

 

We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock by the Registered Stockholders. We will recognize costs related to this Direct Listing and our transition to a publicly-traded company consisting of professional fees and other expenses. We will expense these amounts in the period incurred and not deduct these costs from net proceeds to the issuer as they would be in an initial public offering. We will also bear all costs, expenses and fees in connection with the registration of these securities, including with regard to compliance with state securities or “blue sky” laws. The Registered Stockholders will bear all commissions and discounts, if any, attributable to their sale of shares of common stock.

 

The shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Registered Stockholders covered by this prospectus may be offered and sold from time to time by the Registered Stockholders. The term “Registered Stockholders” includes donees, pledgees, transferees or other successors in interest selling securities received after the date of this prospectus from a selling stockholder as a gift, pledge, partnership distribution or other transfer. The Registered Stockholders will act independently of us in making decisions with respect to the timing, manner and size of each sale. Such sales may be made on one or more exchanges or in the over-the-counter market or otherwise, at prices and under terms then prevailing or at prices related to the then current market price or in negotiated transactions. The Registered Stockholders may sell their shares of common stock by one or more of, or a combination of, the following methods:

 

purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by such broker-dealer for its own account pursuant to this prospectus;

 

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

 

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

 

an over-the-counter distribution in accordance with the rules of Nasdaq;

 

through trading plans entered into by a Registered Stockholder pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, that are in place at the time of an offering pursuant to this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement hereto that provide for periodic sales of their securities on the basis of parameters described in such trading plans;

 

to or through underwriters, agents or broker-dealers;

 

“at the market” offerings, as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, at negotiated prices, at prices prevailing at the time of sale or at prices related to such prevailing market prices, including sales made directly on a national securities exchange or sales made through a market maker other than on an exchange or other similar offerings through sales agents;

 

privately negotiated transactions;

 

options transactions;

 

through a combination of any of the above methods of sale; or

 

any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.

 

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In addition, any securities that qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 may be sold under Rule 144 rather than pursuant to this prospectus.

 

To the extent required, this prospectus may be amended or supplemented from time to time to describe a specific plan of distribution. In connection with distributions of the common stock or otherwise, the Registered Stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions. In connection with such transactions, broker-dealers or other financial institutions may engage in short sales of common stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume with Registered Stockholders. The Registered Stockholders may also sell shares of common stock short and redeliver the shares to close out such short positions. The Registered Stockholders may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other financial institution of securities offered by this prospectus, which securities such broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction). The Registered Stockholders may also pledge shares of common stock to a broker-dealer or other financial institution, and, upon a default, such broker-dealer or other financial institution may effect sales of the pledged securities pursuant to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction). 

 

In effecting sales, broker-dealers or agents engaged by the Registered Stockholders may arrange for other broker-dealers to participate. Broker-dealers or agents may receive commissions, discounts or concessions from the Registered Stockholders in amounts to be negotiated immediately prior to the sale. In offering the securities covered by this prospectus, the Registered Stockholders and any broker-dealers who execute sales for the Registered Stockholders may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. Any profits realized by the Registered Stockholders and the compensation of any broker-dealer may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions.

 

In order to comply with the securities laws of certain states, if applicable, the securities must be sold in such jurisdictions only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in certain states the securities may not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is complied with.

 

We have advised the Registered Stockholders that the anti-manipulation rules of Regulation M under the Exchange Act may apply to sales of securities in the market and to the activities of the Registered Stockholders and their affiliates. In addition, we will make copies of this prospectus available to the Registered Stockholders for the purpose of satisfying the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The Registered Stockholders may indemnify any broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving the sale of the securities against certain liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act.

 

At the time a particular offer of securities is made, if required, a prospectus supplement will be distributed that will set forth the number of securities being offered and the terms of the offering, including the name of any underwriter, dealer or agent, the purchase price paid by any underwriter, any discount, commission and other item constituting compensation, any discount, commission or concession allowed or reallowed or paid to any dealer, and the proposed selling price to the public.

 

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LEGAL MATTERS 

 

The validity of the shares of common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP. As of the date of this prospectus, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP beneficially owns an aggregate of 100,000 shares of our common stock.

 

EXPERTS 

 

The consolidated financial statements of reAlpha Tech Corp. and subsidiaries as of April 30, 2022, and April 30, 2021, have been included herein and in the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part in reliance upon the report of GBQ Partners, LLC, an independent registered public accounting firm, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

 

As of the date of the Direct Listing, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, our legal counsel, beneficially owns 100,000 shares of our common stock, which equity securities were received as partial consideration for legal services provided to us in connection with the Direct Listing.

 

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

We have filed with the SEC this Registration Statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act, with respect to the shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus. This prospectus, which constitutes a part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement or the exhibits and schedules to the registration statement. Please refer to the registration statement and exhibits for further information with respect to the common stock covered by this prospectus. Statements contained in this prospectus regarding the contents of any contract or other document are only summaries. With respect to any contract or document that is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, you should refer to the exhibit for a copy of the contract or document, and each statement in this prospectus regarding that contract or document is qualified by reference to the exhibit. The SEC maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding companies, like us, that file documents electronically with the SEC. The address of that website is www.sec.gov. 

 

Immediately upon the effectiveness of this registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we will become subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, and, in accordance with this law, will be required to file periodic reports, proxy statements, and other information with the SEC. These periodic reports, proxy statements, and other information will be available at the website of the SEC referred to above. We also maintain a website at www.podcastone.com, at which you may access these materials free of charge as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The information contained on, or that can be accessed through, these websites is not a part of this prospectus. We have included these website addresses in this prospectus solely as inactive textual references. 

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

REALPHA TECH CORP. (FKA REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

  Page
Consolidated Financial Statements (audited) for the Years Ended April 30, 2022 and 2021  
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 1808) F-2
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 30, 2022 and 2021 F-3
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 F-4
   
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Years Ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 F-5
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Years Ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 F-6
   
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements F-7
   
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022  
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 2023 (Unaudited) and April 30, 2022 (audited) F-15
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended January 31, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited) F-16
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Nine Months Ended January 31, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited) F-17
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Nine Months Ended January 31, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited) F-18
   
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) F-19

 

F-1

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders

reAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) and Subsidiaries

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of reAlpha Tech Corp. and Subsidiaries (f.k.a. ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of April 30, 2022 and 2021, the related statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended, and related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at April 30, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Going Concern

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has experienced recurring losses from operations and negative cash flows from operations that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

GBQ Partners LLC

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2021

Columbus, Ohio

April 10, 2023

 

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REALPHA TECH CORP. (F.K.A. REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC) AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

April 30, 2022 and April 30, 2021

 

  Apr 30,
2022
   Apr 30,
2021
 
   (Audited)   (Audited) 
ASSETS          
Investments in real estate, net  $3,766,649   $1,137,616 
Cash   1,639,241    108,172 
Restricted cash   23,311    225,048 
Accounts receivable   133,797    - 
Related party receivables   -    4,718 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   110,114    5,670 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $5,673,112   $1,481,224 
           
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
           
Liabilities          
Long-term debt, net  $2,229,162   $1,007,994 
Settling subscriptions, net of offering costs   4,273,097    - 
Accounts payable   54,972      
Related party payables   1,712,426    - 
Accrued expenses   35,210    1,643 
Total liabilities   8,304,867    1,009,637 
           
Equity          
Common stock   40,010    40,000 
Additional paid-in capital   509,990    410,000 
Accumulated deficit   (3,193,380)   (3,342)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)   (2,643,380)   446,658 
           
Non-controlling interests members’ equity   11,625    24,929 
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity   (2,631,755)   471,587 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  $5,673,112   $1,481,224 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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REALPHA TECH CORP. (F.K.A. REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC) AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Year Ended April 30, 2022 and for the Period from April 22, 2021 (inception) to April 30, 2021 (audited)

 

  Apr 30, 
2022
   Apr 30,
2021
 
Particulars        
Income        
Rental Income  $229,672   $784 
Expenses          
Real estate taxes and insurance   109,704    556 
Rental fees   76,483    - 
Repairs and maintenance   37,907    - 
Property management fees and utilities   67,260    - 
General and administrative expenses   687,232    1,500 
Advertising expense   1,939,607    - 
Depreciation and amortization   146,295    832 
Other expense   189,967    - 
Interest expense, net   178,559    1,309 
Total Expenses   3,433,014    4,197 
           
Net Loss   (3,203,342)   (3,413)
           
Less: Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests   (13,304)   (71)
           
Net Loss Attributable to ReAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.)  $(3,190,038)  $(3,342)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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REALPHA TECH CORP. (F.K.A. REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC) AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

For the Year Ended April 30, 2022 and for the Period from April 22, 2021 (inception) to April 30, 2021 (audited)

 

   Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   Accumulated
Deficit
   ReAlpha Asset
Management, Inc.  and
Subsidiaries
Equity
   Non-
Controlling
Interest
Member’s Equity
   Total
Shareholder’s
Equity
 
                         
Balance at April 22, 2021  $   $   $   $   $   $ 
Net income  $   $   $(3,342)  $(3,342)  $(71)  $(3,413)
Contributions  $40,000   $410,000   $   $450,000   $25,000   $475,000 
Balance at April 30, 2021  $40,000   $410,000   $(3,342)  $446,658   $24,929   $471,587 
Net income           (3,190,038)   (3,190,038)   (13,304)   (3,203,342)
Contributions   10    99,990        100,000        100,000 
Balance at April 30, 2022  $40,010   $509,990   $(3,193,380)  $(2,643,380)  $11,625   $(2,631,755)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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REALPHA TECH CORP. (F.K.A. REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC) AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Year Ended April 30, 2022 and for the Period from April 22, 2021 (inception) to April 30, 2021 (audited)

 

   Apr 30,
2022
   Apr 30,
2021
 
         
Cash Flows from Operating Activities        
Net loss  $(3,203,342)  $(3,413)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash and restricted cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   146,295    832 
Gain on sale of real estate investments   (34,853)     
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (133,797)   - 
Related party Receivable   4,718    (4,718)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (104,444)   (5,670)
Accounts payable   54,972    - 
Related party payables   1,712,426    - 
Accrued expenses   -    1,643 
           
Total adjustments   1,645,317    (7,913)
           
Net cash and restricted cash used in operating activities   (1,558,025)   (11,326)
           
Cash Flows from Investing Activities          
Additions to real estate investments   (4,337,460)   (98,189)
Proceeds from sale of real estate Investment   1,691,644    - 
           
Net cash and restricted cash used in investing activities   (2,645,816)   (98,189)
           
Cash Flows from Financing Activities          
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt   2,673,351    - 
Payments of long-term debt   (1,420,987)     
Deferred financing costs   (92,288)   - 
Contributions   100,000    98,000 
Settling subscription stock contributions   4,273,097    344,735 
           
Net cash and restricted cash provided by  financing activities   5,533,173    442,735 
           
Net increase in cash and restricted cash   1,329,332    333,220 
           
Cash and Restricted Cash - Beginning of Year   333,220    - 
Cash and Restricted Cash - End of Year  $1,662,552   $333,220 
           
Reconciliation of Cash and Restricted Cash:          
Cash   1,639,241    108,172 
Restricted cash   23,311    225,048 
Total cash and restricted cash  $1,662,552   $333,220 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

April 30, 2022

 

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

reAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) (RTC) (f.k.a. ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) and Subsidiaries, incorporated in Delaware on April 22, 2021, together with its subsidiaries described below are collectively referred to as “the Company”. The Company is primarily engaged in the business of the identification, acquisition, financing, marketing and management of short-term rental properties for the benefit of the Company’s members and stockholders. For details about the merger between reAlpha Tech Corp. and reAlpha Asset Management, Inc., please refer to “Note 10 – Subsequent Events” below.

 

As of April 30, 2022, the Company has the following subsidiaries:

 

Name of Subsidiary  % of
Ownership
 
reAlpha Series 1 LLC   75%
reAlpha 1011 Gallagher LLC   75%
reAlpha Acquisitions LLC   100%
reAlpha Acquisitions WF LLC   100%
reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill LLC   100%
reAlpha 503 North Patton LLC   100%
reAlpha 7 LLC   100%
reAlpha LLC   100%
reAlpha Series 2 LLC   100%

 

NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN

 

The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company commenced operations as of April 22, 2021, and has not yet realized its planned operations. The Company is dependent upon additional capital resources for full commencement of its planned operations and is subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including failing to secure funding to commence the Company’s planned operations or failing to profitably operate the business.

 

Management believes that the Company will continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future and will need equity or debt financing or will need to generate additional revenues from the property rental activity to sustain its operations until it can achieve profitability and positive cash flows. The Company intends to raise funds through various potential sources, such as equity or debt financings; however, the Company can provide no assurance that such financing will be available on acceptable terms, or at all. If adequate financing is not available, the Company may be required to significantly curtail or cease its operations, and its business would be jeopardized.

 

Management has determined that these matters, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least one year from the date these consolidated financial statements are issued. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

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NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements under the accrual basis of accounting, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and Article 8 of Regulation S-X of the rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The Company consolidates entities when the Company owns, directly or indirectly, a majority interest in the entity or are otherwise able to control the entity. The Company consolidates variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, Consolidation, if the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE as determined by the power to direct the VIE’s activities and the obligation to absorb its losses or the right to receive its benefits, which are potentially significant to the VIE. A VIE is broadly defined as an entity with one or more of the following characteristics: (a) the total equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance the entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support; (b) as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk lack (i) the ability to make decisions about the entity’s activities through voting or similar rights, (ii) the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity, or (iii) the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity; or (c) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportional to their economic interests, and substantially all of the entity’s activities either involve, or are conducted on behalf of, an investor that has disproportionately few voting rights.

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

 

The Company considers all the balances in its bank accounts as cash equivalents & the Holdbacks due to be receivable by the company are considered as Restricted Cash.

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

As of April 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company’s accounts receivable include Reg-A proceeds, & Short Term Rental Revenues due from Property management companies. Management has evaluated the receivables and believes they are collectable based on the nature of the receivables, historical experience of credit losses, and all other currently available evidence. As of April 30, 2022 and 2021 the Company has no allowance for doubtful accounts or uncollectible accounts.

 

Deferred Offering Costs

 

The Company complies with the requirements of FASB ASC 340-10-S99-1 with regards to offering costs. Prior to the completion of an offering, offering costs are capitalized and recognized as a reduction to the settling subscriptions liability in the consolidated balance sheets. The deferred offering costs are charged to member’s equity upon the completion of an offering or to expense if the offering is not completed.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, requires all entities to disclose the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities for which it is practicable to estimate fair value, and defines fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. As of April 30, 2022 and 2021 the recorded values of receivables, accounts payable and other liabilities approximated their fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

The Company maintains its cash with major financial institutions located in the United States of America, which it believes to be creditworthy. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures balances up to $250,000. At times, the Company may maintain balances in excess of the federally insured limits.

 

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Advertising Costs

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as and when they are incurred. Advertising expenses totaled $1,939,607 for the year ended April 30, 2022 and there was no advertising expense for the year ended April 30, 2021.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Noncontrolling Interests

 

Noncontrolling interests represents minority owners’ share of net income or losses and equity in the Company’s majority-owned consolidated subsidiaries.

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Company has a limited operating history. The Company’s business and operations are sensitive to general business and economic conditions in the United States. A host of factors beyond the Company’s control could cause fluctuations in these conditions. Adverse conditions may include recession, downturn or otherwise, local competition or changes in consumer taste. These adverse conditions could affect the Company’s financial condition and the results of its operations

 

Investment in Real Estate and Depreciation and Amortization

 

Real estate assets are carried at cost. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the assets (27.5 years for residential rental property and 5 years for furniture and fixtures). Major additions and betterments are capitalized and depreciated. Maintenance and repairs, which do not improve or extend the estimated useful lives, are expensed as incurred. Upon disposal of assets, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any gain or loss resulting from the disposal is recorded in the period of disposition in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

 

Impairment Policy

 

The Company applies FASB ASC 360-10, “Property, Plant & Equipment,” to measure impairment in real estate investments. Rental properties are individually evaluated for impairment when conditions exist which may indicate that it is probable that the sum of expected future cash flows (on an undiscounted basis without interest) from a rental property is less than the carrying value under its historical net cost basis. These expected future cash flows consider factors such as future operating income, trends and prospects as well as the effects of leasing demand, competition and other factors. Upon determination that a permanent impairment has occurred, rental properties are reduced to their fair value. For properties to be disposed of, an impairment loss is recognized when the fair value of the property, less the estimated cost to sell, is less than the carrying amount of the property measured at the time there is a commitment to sell the property and/or it is actively being marketed for sale. A property to be disposed of is reported at the lower of its carrying amount or its estimated fair value, less its cost to sell. Subsequent to the date that a property is held for disposition, depreciation expense is not recorded. There were no such impairment adjustments during the periods ended April 30, 2022 and 2021.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues primarily consist of short-term rental revenues. Additionally, the Company records up to 25% of the gross revenues from the short-term rental properties towards the management of the properties acquired. The Company has the following revenue sources and revenue recognition policies:

 

Short-term rental revenues include revenues from the rental of properties via Airbnb, Vacasa and such digital hospitality platforms.

 

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For every property, which generates revenue through short-term rental ReAlpha charges up to 20% of the gross revenue towards the up-keep, maintenance, upgrade, and related operating cost.

 

At this time, the Company is not collecting an asset management fee related to its management of properties. In the future, that is an area that we anticipate being an area of Revenue Recognition. No timeline, however, has yet been set for that change.

 

Revenues are recognized in accordance with Topic 606 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) for revenue recognition. The Company recognizes revenues in a manner to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all the five following criteria are met: (1) identification of the contract with a customer, (2) identification of the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determination of the transaction price, (4) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (5) recognition of revenue when (or as) performance obligations are satisfied.

 

Deferred Financing Costs

 

Deferred financing costs represent loan fees, legal fees and other third-party costs associated with obtaining financing and are presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt. These costs are amortized to interest expense over the terms of the respective financing agreements using the interest method. Unamortized deferred financing costs are generally expensed when the associated debt is refinanced or repaid before maturity unless specific rules are met that would allow for the carryover of such costs. Costs incurred in seeking financing transactions that do not close are expensed in the period in which it is determined that the financing will not close. As of April 30, 2022, deferred financing costs and accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs were $114,172 and $62,123 , respectively ($26,373 and $5,520, respectively as of April 30, 2021). Amortization expense of deferred financing costs was $61,092 and $668 in 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” ASU 2016-13 requires that entities use a new forward looking “expected loss” model that generally will result in the earlier recognition of allowance for credit losses. The measurement of expected credit losses is based upon historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for annual reporting periods, including interim reporting periods within those periods, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact this standard may have on the consolidated financial statements

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, the Company determines deferred tax assets and liabilities on the basis of the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities by using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets to the extent that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations.

 

If it is determined that the Company would be able to realize the deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, an adjustment would be made to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes. The Company records uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) it is determined whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the Company recognizes the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. The Company recognizes and interest and penalties, if any, with income tax expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

 

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Statements of Cash Flows

 

For the purpose of reporting cash flows, cash and restricted cash includes cash on hand and cash on deposit with financial institutions.

 

NOTE 4: Investment in Real Estate

 

Investment in real estate consisted of the following as of April 30, 2022:

 

1.Investments in real estate – Properties other than held for sale:

 

       Accumulated     
       Depreciation
and
   Net 
   Cost   Amortization   Investment 
Land  $218,557   $-   $218,557 
Buildings and building improvements   1,713,265    (10,058)   1,703,207 
Appliances, Furniture and fixtures   46,952    (520)   46,432 
Total investment in real estate  $1,978,774   $(10,578)  $1,968,196 

 

2.Investment in real estate – Properties held for sale:

 

       Accumulated     
       Depreciation
and
   Net 
   Cost   Amortization   Investment 
Land  $138,283   $-   $138,283 
Buildings and building improvements   1,609,873    (39,999)   1,569,874 
Appliances, Furniture and fixtures   106,530    (16,234)   90,296 
Total investment in real estate  $1,854,686   $(56,233)  $1,798,453 

 

Investment in real estate – properties other than held for sale consisted of the following as of April 30, 2021:

 

       Accumulated   Net 
   Cost   Depreciation   Investment 
             
Land  $170,783   $-   $170,783 
Buildings and building improvements   955,493    (855)   954,638 
Furniture and fixtures   12,367    (172)   12,195 
Total investment in real estate  $1,138,643   $(1,027)  $1,137,616 

 

Depreciation expense was $85,203 for the year ended April 30, 2022 and $164 for the period from April 22, 2021 (inception) to April 30, 2021.

 

All investments in real estate as of April 30, 2022 and 2021 were pledged as collateral for the Company’s secured long-term debt.

 

NOTE 5: Cash and Restricted Cash

 

As of April 30, 2022, the Company maintains its cash in three separate accounts with two financial institutions, and cash balances may, at times, exceed federally insured limits.

 

During the closing on an investment in rental real estate property or real estate held for improvement transaction, the Company may place a cash deposit on the property being acquired or fund amounts into escrow. These deposits are placed before the closing process of the property is complete.

 

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NOTE 6: Long-Term Debt

 

The Company has issued promissory notes payable to lenders related to the acquisition of properties. These promissory notes range from 8.49% to 12.0%, with 6 months to 1 year, as detailed below.

 

Long-term debt consisted of the following as of April 30, 2022 and 2021:

 

   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021 
         
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on September 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.  $217,500   $- 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on July 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   110,250    - 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest  payments. The note matures on May 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   226,737    - 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on August 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   228,750    - 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on October 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   177,974    177,974 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on November 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   98,000    98,000 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 5% + Prime with floor of 8.25% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on February 10, 2023 at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   880,000    - 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 4.75% + Prime with floor  of 8.25% and provides for monthly interest  payments. The note matures on April 15, 2023 at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   342,000    - 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on February 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   -    150,000 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on May 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   -    226,737 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on January  1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   -    152,136 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on September 1, 2021, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   -    126,000 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on September 1, 2021, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   -    98,000 
           
Total Long-term debt  $2,281,211   $1,028,847 
Less: Deferred financing costs, net   (52,048)   (20,853)
Total Long-term debt, net  $2,229,163   $1,007,994 

 

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Maturities of long-term debt as of April 30, 2022 are as follows:

 

2022  $1,059,211 
2023   1,222,000 
Less: unamortized costs   (52,048)
Total long-term debt, net  $2,229,163 

 

NOTE 7: Stockholders’ Equity

 

The Company is authorized to issue up to 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share. As of April 30, 2022, there were 40,010,000 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding and as of April 30, 2021 there were no common stocks issued.

 

NOTE 8: Related Party Transactions

 

ReAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. reAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) had a Master Service Agreement with ReAlpha Tech Corp. for their patented technologies and platforms and will pay ReAlpha Tech Corp. a management fee of 20% of rental income, however, this agreement is no longer effective post-merger.

 

ReAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. reAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) had a Payable to ReAlpha Tech Corp. totaling $ 1,712,426 as of April 30, 2022 and Receivable from ReAlpha Tech Corp $ 4,718 as of April 30, 2021. The receivable & payable do not accrue interest.

 

NOTE 9: Commitments, Contingencies and Concentrations

 

The Company may be subject to pending legal proceedings and regulatory actions in the ordinary course of business. The results of such proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, but the Company does not anticipate that the final outcome, if any, arising out of any such matter will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

Massachusetts Consent Order

 

The Company entered into the Consent Order with the Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “MSD”) following an investigation by the MSD into whether the Company had engaged in acts or practices that violated the Massachusetts Uniform Securities Act (the “Massachusetts Act”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Massachusetts Regulations”). For purposes of settlement, the Company did not admit or deny the findings of fact or law or allegations contained in the Consent Order. Under the terms of the Consent Order, the Company is censured, barred from offering or selling securities in Massachusetts, and ordered to cease and desist from committing future violations of the Massachusetts Act and the Massachusetts Regulations. Pursuant to the Consent Order, the Company paid a $375,000 administrative fine on April 21, 2022 and offered to rescind the purchases of each of the 14 Massachusetts investors who purchased the Company’s common stock in its Regulation A offering. The $375,000 fine is included in general and administrative expenses in the 2022 consolidated statements of operations. Those Massachusetts investors paid an aggregate amount of $19,500 to purchase their shares. Seven of the fourteen Massachusetts investors elected to accept the offer of rescission and the Company has fully refunded a total of $11,500 to such investors. The Company has fully complied with the terms of the Consent Order.

 

Ohio Subpoena

 

On May 2, 2022, we received a subpoena duces tecum and requests for depositions of three senior managers of the Company from the Ohio Division of Securities (the “ODS”), all related to the Company’s Regulation A+ securities offering in the State of Ohio, and based on Ohio Revised Code1707.23. The depositions were taken in July 2022. The ODS has not asserted any securities violations by the Company other than a late notice filing for its offering. The Company is fully cooperating with the ODS.

 

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NOTE 10: Subsequent Events

 

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of the Independent Auditor’s Report, the date on which the financial statements were available to be issued.

 

Subsequent to the date of financial statements, the Company sold four properties for a total sale consideration of $1,164,900 and had gains on sale of $179,653. In connection with these property sales, the Company paid off the related notes payable totaling $565,737.

 

reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of reAlpha Asset Management Inc., closed a credit facility worth up to $200 million on August 18th, 2022. This credit facility allows a loan-to-cost ratio of up to 80% and is at a fixed rate of 12%. Access to this credit facility will allow the Company to acquire properties with the intention of utilizing them as short-term rental properties.

 

The Reg A+ offering was qualified by the SEC in September 2021 and requalified on August 3, 2022. Reg A+ allows sales up to $75 million exempt from state Blue Sky registration requirements. Challenges with late Blue Sky notice filings led to a pause in the Reg A+ campaign in May, followed by an SEC amendment disclosure and requalification. The campaign concluded on January 19, 2023.

 

Events after January 31, 2023

 

In March 2023, the Company opened its first Regulation CF offering listed under reAlpha 612 Jasmine Lane Inc. where the subsidiary is completing its first syndication through an initial public offering platform. The minimum offering amount is $388,639 and the maximum is $614,036, inclusive of investor payment processing fees. The offering is selling shares of the company which owns the property at 612 Jasmine Lane, Davenport, FL 33897. The minimum investment is $500 plus the 2.5% investor transaction fee.

 

On March 21, 2023, reAlpha Tech Corp merged with reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. in a short-form merger, resulting in reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. becoming the surviving corporation and gaining access to reAlpha Tech Corp.’s technology and intellectual property. Prior to the merger, the Parent owned over 90% of the Subsidiary’s shares. The merger enables reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. to provide customers with a broader range of AI solutions for various industries and use cases. Following the merger, reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. changed its name to reAlpha Tech Corp. on March 21, 2023,

 

On March 24, 2023, reAlpha Tech Corp. acquired Roost Enterprises, Inc. (Rhove), a real estate technology solutions provider. The acquisition includes Rhove’s Syndication Platform and related intellectual property. The purchase price involved a $25,000 cash payment, 49,029 common stock shares to SVBB, 1,263,000 shares for sellers, and options for sellers to purchase 1,263,000 shares at $10 per share. Additionally, $50,000 was paid for Rhove’s transaction expenses. Drive Capital and its funds became investors of reAlpha, and Rhove’s CEO, Calvin Cooper, joined reAlpha in an advisory role.

 

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REALPHA TECH CORP. (F.K.A. REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC) AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

January 31, 2023 and April 30, 2022

 

   Jan 31,
2023
   Apr 30,
2022
 
   (unaudited)   (Audited) 
ASSETS        
Investments in real estate, net  $2,167,368   $3,766,649 
Cash   2,312,629    1,639,241 
Restricted cash   202,740    23,311 
Accounts receivable   14,779    133,797 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   108,095    110,114 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $4,805,611   $5,673,112 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
           
Liabilities          
Long-term debt, net  $1,452,961   $2,229,162 
Settling subscriptions, net of offering costs   33,409    4,273,097 
Accounts payable   191,185    54,972 
Related party payables   314,096    1,712,426 
Accrued expenses   232,831    35,210 
Total liabilities   2,224,482    8,304,867 
           
Equity          
Common stock   40,852    40,010 
Additional paid-in capital   8,882,989    509,990 
Accumulated deficit   (6,342,712)   (3,193,380)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)   2,581,129    (2,643,380)
           
Non-controlling interests members' equity   -    11,625 
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)   2,581,129    (2,631,755)
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  $4,805,611   $5,673,112 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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REALPHA TECH CORP. (F.K.A. REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC) AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three and Nine Months Ended January 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Nine Months Ended 
Particulars  January 31,
2023
   January 31,
2022
   January 31,
2023
   January 31,
2022
 
                
Income                
Rental Income  $37,070   $95,000   $96,860   $168,771 
Expenses                    
Real estate taxes and insurance   19,719    18,523    66,232    77,566 
Rental fees   4,818    19,747    13,508    56,033 
Repairs and maintenance   3,356    29,475    11,893    21,351 
Property management fees and utilities   11,755    23,598    42,727    44,891 
General and administrative expenses   133,974    69,481    1,020,659    247,999 
Advertising expense   1,320,314    1,320,658    1,857,864    1,607,215 
Depreciation and amortization   35,820    3,810    107,342    46,425 
Interest expense, net   41,500    42,785    125,968    100,922 
Total Expenses  $1,571,256   $1,528,077   $3,246,193   $2,202,402 
Net Loss  $(1,534,186)  $(1,433,077)  $(3,149,333)  $(2,033,631)
Less: Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests  $-   $(2,211)  $-   $(8,082)
Net Loss Attributable to ReAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. ReAlpha Asset Management , Inc.)  $(1,534,186)  $(1,430,866)  $(3,149,333)  $(2,025,549)

  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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REALPHA TECH CORP. (F.K.A. REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC) AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity (Deficit)
For the Nine Months Ended January 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

 

               ReAlpha
Asseet
Management,
Inc.
  

Non-

Controlling

     
       Additional       and  

Interest

   Total 
   Common   Paid-in   Accumulated   Subsidiaries  

Members’

   Shareholders’ 
   Stock   Capital   Deficit   Equity   Equity   Equity 
Balance at January 31, 2022  $40,010   $509,990   $(2,028,891)  $(1,478,891)  $16,847   $(1,462,043)
Net loss   -    -    (1,164,489)   (1,164,489)   (5,222)   (1,169,711)
Issuance of Common Stock   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Balance at January 31, 2022  $40,010   $509,990   $(3,193,380)  $(2,643,380)  $11,625   $(2,631,755)
Net loss   -    -    (487,536)   (487,536)   -    (487,536)
Issuance of Common Stock   -    (46,589)   -    (46,589)   (11,625)   (58,214)
Balance at January 31, 2022  $40,010   $463,401   $(3,680,915)  $(3,177,504)  $(             )   $(3,177,504)
Net loss   -    -    (1,127,612)   (1,127,612)   -    (1,127,612)
Issuance of Common Stock   463    4,629,177    -    4,629,640    -    4,629,640 
Balance at January 31, 2022  $40,473   $5,092,578   $(4,808,527)  $324,524   $(             )   $(324,524 
Net loss   -    -    (1,534,185)   (1,534,185)   -    (1,534,185)
Issuance of Common Stock   379    3,790,411    -    3,790,790,    -    3,790,790, 
Balance at January 31, 2022  $40,852   $8,882,989   $(6,342,712)  $2,581,129   $(             )   $2,581,129 

 

                      ReAlpha
Tech Corp.

(f.k.a. ReAlpha
Asset
Management,
Inc.)
    Non-
Controlling
       
          Additional           and     Interest     Total  
    Common     Paid-in     Accumulated     Subsidiaries     Members’     Shareholders’  
    Stock     Capital     Deficit     Equity     Equity     Equity  
Balance at April 22, 2021   $ -     $ -     $ -     $  -     $    -     $ -  
Net income   $ -     $ -     $ (3,342 )   $ (3,342 )   $ (71 )   $ (3,413 )
Issuance of Common Stock   $ 40,000     $ 410,000     $ -     $ 450,000     $ 25,000     $ 475,000  
Balance at April 30, 2021   $ 40,000     $ 410,000     $ (3,342 )   $ 446,658     $ 24,929     $ 471,587  
Net income     -       -       (116,308 )     (116,308 )     (564 )     (116,872 )
Issuance of Common Stock     -       -       -       -       -       -  
Balance at July 31, 2021   $ 40,000     $ 410,000     $ (119,650 )   $ 330,350     $ 24,365     $ 354,715  
Net income     -       -       (478,374 )     (478,374 )     (5,307 )     (483,681 )
Issuance of Common Stock     -       -       -       -       -       -  
Balance at October 31, 2021   $ 40,000     $ 410,000     $ (598,024 )   $ (148,024 )   $ 19,058     $ (128,965 )
Net income     -       -       (1,430,867 )     (1,430,867 )     (2,211 )     (1,433,078 )
Issuance of Common Stock     10       99,990       -       100,000       -       100,000  
Balance at January 31, 2021   $ 40,010     $ 509,990     $ (2,028,891 )   $ (1,478,891 )   $ 16,847     $ (1,462,043 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-17

 

 

REALPHA TECH CORP. (F.K.A. REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC) AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Six Months Ended January 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

 

   For the
Nine Months
Ended
Jan 31,
2023
(unaudited)
   For the
Nine Months
Ended
Jan 31,
2022 (unaudited)
 
         
Cash Flows from Operating Activities        
Net loss  $(3,149,333)  $(2,033,630)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash and restricted cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   107,342    46,425 
Gain on sale of real estate investments   (21,683)   - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   48,315    (29,955)
Related party Receivable   -    (477,355)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (407,494)   (107,673)
Accounts payable   145,013    38,758 
Related party payables   (1,398,331)   2,545,330 
Accrued expenses   197,622    (12,382)
           
Total adjustments   (1,329,216)   2,003,148 
          
Net cash and restricted cash used in operating activities   (4,478,549)   (30,481)
           
Cash Flows from Investing Activities          
Additions to real estate investments   (14,312)   (2,322,374)
Proceeds from sale of real estate Investment   1,701,583    - 
           
Net cash and restricted cash used in investing activities   1,687,271    (2,322,374)
           
Cash Flows from Financing Activities          
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt   247,000    1,353,351 
Payments of long-term debt   (1,059,211)   (152,136)
Deferred financing costs   (12,542)   (33,852)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock   8,387,218    100,000 
Settling subscription stock contributions   (3,918,371)   3,217,819 
           
Net cash and restricted cash provided by financing activities   3,644,094    4,485,182 
           
Net increase in cash and restricted cash   852,816    2,132,327 
           
Cash and Restricted Cash - Beginning of Year   1,662,552    333,220 
           
Cash and Restricted Cash - End of Year  $2,515,369   $2,465,548 
           
Reconciliation of Cash and Restricted Cash:          
Cash   2,312,629    2,303,567 
Restricted cash   202,740    161,981 
Total cash and restricted cash  $2,515,369   $2,465,548 

  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-18

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1. Nature of Operations

 

ReAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) and Subsidiaries (RTC), incorporated in Delaware on April 22, 2021, together with its subsidiaries described below are collectively referred to as “the Company”. The Company is primarily engaged in the business of the identification, acquisition, financing, marketing, and management of short-term rental properties for the benefit of the Company’s members and stockholders. For details about the merger between reAlpha Tech Corp. and reAlpha Asset Management, Inc., please refer to “Note 10 – Subsequent Events” below. As of January 31, 2023, the Company has the following subsidiaries:

 

   Jan 31, 
2023
   Apr 30, 
2022
 
Company Name  % of Ownership   % of Ownership 
reAlpha Series 1 LLC   100%   75%
reAlpha 1011 Gallagher LLC   NA    75%
reAlpha Acquisitions LLC   100%   100%
reAlpha 503 North Patton LLC   NA    100%
reAlpha 7 LLC   NA    100%
reAlpha LLC   100%   100%
reAlpha Acquisitions WF LLC   100%   - 
reAlpha Realty LLC   100%   - 

 

NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN

 

The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company commenced operations on April 22, 2021, and has not yet realized its planned operations. The Company is dependent upon additional capital resources for the full commencement of its planned operations and is subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including failing to secure funding to commence the Company’s planned operations or failing to profitably operate the business.

 

Management believes that the Company will continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future and will need equity or debt financing or will need to generate additional revenues from the property rental activity to sustain its operations until it can achieve profitability and positive cash flows. The Company intends to raise funds through various potential sources, such as equity or debt financings; however, the Company can provide no assurance that such financing will be available on acceptable terms, or at all. If adequate financing is not available, the Company may be required to significantly curtail or cease its operations, and its business would be jeopardized.

 

Management has determined that these matters, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least one year from the date these consolidated financial statements are issued. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

F-19

 

 

NOTE 3: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods presented have been included. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended April 30, 2022. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The Company consolidates entities when the Company owns, directly or indirectly, a majority interest in the entity or are otherwise able to control the entity. The Company consolidates variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, Consolidation if the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE as determined by the power to direct the VIE’s activities and the obligation to absorb its losses or the right to receive its benefits, which are potentially significant to the VIE. A VIE is broadly defined as an entity with one or more of the following characteristics: (a) the total equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance the entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support; (b) as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk lack (i) the ability to make decisions about the entity’s activities through voting or similar rights, (ii) the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity, or (iii) the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity; or (c) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportional to their economic interests, and substantially all of the entity’s activities either involve or are conducted on behalf of, an investor that has disproportionately few voting rights.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Settling Subscriptions

 

Settling subscriptions presented on the consolidated balance sheet represent equity subscriptions for which funds have been received but the common stock has not yet been issued. Under the terms of the Offering Circular for our common stock, subscriptions will be accepted or rejected by us. Once a subscription agreement is accepted, settlement of the shares will occur. We rely on our capital raising platform provider to notify us that funds have been settled for this purpose, which may differ from the time that cash is posted to our bank statement.

 

Investment in Real Estate and Depreciation and Amortization

 

Real estate assets are carried at cost. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the assets (27.5 years for residential rental property and 5 years for furniture and fixtures). Major additions and betterments are capitalized and depreciated. Maintenance and repairs, which do not improve or extend the estimated useful lives, are expensed as incurred. Upon disposal of assets, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any gain or loss resulting from the disposal is recorded in the period of disposition in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

 

Impairment Policy

 

The Company applies FASB ASC 360-10, “Property, Plant & Equipment,” to measure impairment in real estate investments. Rental properties are individually evaluated for impairment when conditions exist which may indicate that it is probable that the sum of expected future cash flows (on an undiscounted basis without interest) from a rental property is less than the carrying value under its historical net cost basis. These expected future cash flows consider factors such as future operating income, trends, and prospects as well as the effects of leasing demand, competition, and other factors. Upon determination that a permanent impairment has occurred, rental properties are reduced to their fair value. For properties to be disposed of, an impairment loss is recognized when the fair value of the property, less the estimated cost to sell, is less than the carrying amount of the property measured at the time there is a commitment to sell the property and/or it is actively being marketed for sale. A property to be disposed of is reported at the lower of its carrying amount or its estimated fair value, less its cost to sell. Subsequent to the date that a property is held for disposition, depreciation expense is not recorded. There were no such impairment adjustments during the period ending January 31, 2023.

 

F-20

 

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues are recognized in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606 for revenue recognition. The Company recognizes revenues in a manner to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all the five following criteria are met: (1) identification of the contract with a customer, (2) identification of the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determination of the transaction price, (4) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (5) recognition of revenue when (or as) performance obligations are satisfied.

 

Revenues primarily consist of short-term rental revenues, fees, and other income and gains generated by the sale of properties. The Company has the following revenue sources and revenue recognition policies:

 

Short-term rental revenues include revenues from the rental of properties via Airbnb and similar digital hospitality platforms.
  
Fee and other income include late fees, violation fees, and other revenue arising from contractual agreements with third parties. This revenue is recognized as the services are transferred in accordance with ASC 606

 

Deferred Financing Costs

 

Deferred financing costs represent loan fees, legal fees, and other third-party costs associated with obtaining financing and are presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt. These costs are amortized to interest expense over the terms of the respective financing agreements using the interest method. Unamortized deferred financing costs are generally expensed when the associated debt is refinanced or repaid before maturity unless specific rules are met that would allow for the carryover of such costs. Costs incurred in seeking financing transactions that do not close are expensed in the period in which it is determined that the financing will not close.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, the Company determines deferred tax assets and liabilities on the basis of the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities by using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets to the extent that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations.

 

If it is determined that the Company would be able to realize the deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, an adjustment would be made to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes. The Company records uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) it is determined whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the Company recognizes the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, with income tax expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

 

Statements of Cash Flows

 

For the purpose of reporting cash flows, cash and restricted cash include cash on hand and cash on deposit with financial institutions.

 

F-21

 

 

NOTE 4 – Investment in Real Estate

 

For the period ended January 31, 2023:

 

1.Investments in real estate – Properties other than held for sale:

 

       Accumulated   Net 
   Cost   Depreciation   Investment 
             
Land  $218,556   $-   $218,556 
Buildings and building improvements   1,713,265    (57,167)   1,656,098 
Furniture and fixtures   52,748    (13,379)   39,369 
Total investment in real estate  $1,984,569   $(70,546)  $1,914,023 

 

2.Investment in real estate – Properties held for sale:

 

       Accumulated   Net 
   Cost   Depreciation   Investment 
             
Land  $19,689   $-   $19,689 
Buildings and building improvements   226,284    (6,169)   220,115 
Furniture and fixtures   16,280    (2,739)   13,541 
Total investment in real estate  $262,253   $(8,908)  $253,345 

 

Investment in real estate consisted of the following as of April 30, 2022:

 

1.Investments in real estate – Properties other than held for sale:

 

       Accumulated   Net 
   Cost   Depreciation   Investment 
Land  $218,557   $-   $218,557 
Buildings and building improvements   1,713,265    (10,058)  $1,703,207 
Furniture and fixtures   46,952    (520)  $46,432 
Total investment in real estate  $1,978,774   $(10,578)  $1,968,196 

 

2.Investment in real estate – Properties held for sale:

 

       Accumulated   Net 
   Cost   Depreciation   Investment 
Land  $138,283   $-   $138,283 
Buildings and building improvements   1,609,873    (39,999)   1,569,874 
Furniture and fixtures   106,530    (16,234)   90,296 
Total investment in real estate  $1,854,686   $(56,233)  $1,798,453 

 

F-22

 

 

NOTE 5 – Cash and Restricted Cash

 

As of January 31, 2023, the Company maintains its cash in four separate accounts with three financial institutions, and cash balances may, at times, exceed federally insured limits.

 

During the closing on an investment in rental real estate property or real estate held for improvement transaction, the Company may place a cash deposit on the property being acquired or fund amounts into escrow. These deposits are placed before the closing process of the property is complete.

 

NOTE 6: Long-Term Debt

 

The Company has issued promissory notes payable to lenders related to the acquisition of properties. These promissory notes range from 8.25% to 14.0%, and are due within 1 year, as detailed below.

 

Long-term debt consisted of the following as of January 31, 2023 and April 30, 2022:

 

   January 31,   April 30, 
   2023   2022 
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on September 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.       $217,500 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on July 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.        110,250 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on May 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.        226,737 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on August 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.        228,750 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on October 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.        177,974 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.49% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on November 1, 2022, at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.        98,000 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 5% + Prime with floor of 8.25% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on February 10, 2024 at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   880,000    880,000 
           
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 4.75% + Prime with floor of 8.25% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on April 15, 2024 at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   342,000    342,000 
         
Mortgage note with a bank. The note bears interest at a rate of 7.5% and provides for monthly interest payments. The note matures on January 1, 2053 at which time there is a balloon payment of remaining principal and interest due, and is secured by the property as well as guaranteed by a shareholder of the Company.   247,000    - 
           
Total Long-term debt  $1,469,000   $2,281,211 
           
Less: Deferred financing costs, net   (16,039)   (52,048)
           
Total Long-term debt, net  $1,452,961   $2,229,163 

 

F-23

 

 

Maturities of long-term debt as of January 31, 2023, are as follows:

 

2024  $1,222,000 
2053   247,000 
Less: unamortized costs   16,039 
      
Total long-term debt, net  $1,452,961 

 

NOTE 7: Stockholders’ Equity

 

The Company is authorized to issue up to 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share. As of January 31, 2023, there were 40,852,050 shares of Common Stock issued for a total consideration of $8,923,841 comprising Common Stock and Additional paid-in capital of $40,852 and $8,882,989 respectively. As of January 31, 2022 there were 40,010,000 shares of Common Stock issued for a total consideration of $ 550,000 comprising Common Stock and Additional paid-in capital of $40,010 and $509,990 respectively.

 

NOTE 8: Related Party Transactions

 

ReAlpha AMI has a Master Service Agreement with ReAlpha Tech Corp. for their patented technologies and platforms and will pay ReAlpha Tech Corp. a management fee of 20% of rental income.

 

ReAlpha AMI has a Payable to ReAlpha Tech Corp. totaling $ 314,096 as of January 31, 2023 and $ 1,712,426 as of April 30 2022. The receivable & payable do not accrue interest.

 

NOTE 9: Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations

 

The Company may be subject to pending legal proceedings and regulatory actions in the ordinary course of business. The results of such proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, but the Company does not anticipate that the final outcome, if any, arising out of any such matter will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, or results of operations.

 

Ohio Subpoena

On May 2, 2022, the Company received a subpoena and request for deposition from the Ohio Division of Securities, relating to the Company’s communication with investors in the state of Ohio. The Ohio Division of Securities has not asserted any written allegations. The Company is fully cooperating with the Ohio Division of Securities. The Company cannot predict the eventual scope, duration, or outcome at this time. Accordingly, the Company is unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of reasonably possible loss arising from these investigations.

 

NOTE 10: Subsequent Events

 

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date on which the financial statements were available to be issued.

 

In March 2023, the Company opened its first Regulation CF offering listed under reAlpha 612 Jasmine Lane Inc. where the subsidiary iscompleting its first syndication through our initial public offering platform. The minimum offering amount is $388,639 and the maximum is $614,036, inclusive of investor payment processing fees. The offering is selling shares of the company which owns the property at 612 Jasmine Lane, Davenport, FL 33897. The minimum investment is $500 plus the 2.5% investor transaction fee.

 

On March 21, 2023, reAlpha Tech Corp merged with reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. in a short-form merger, resulting in reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. becoming the surviving corporation and gaining access to reAlpha Tech Corp.'s technology and intellectual property. Prior to the merger, the Parent owned over 90% of the Subsidiary's shares. The merger enables reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. to provide customers with a broader range of AI solutions for various industries and use cases. Following the merger, reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. changed its name to reAlpha Tech Corp. on March 21, 2023,

 

On March 24, 2023, reAlpha Tech Corp. acquired Roost Enterprises, Inc. (Rhove), a real estate technology solutions provider. The acquisition includes Rhove's Syndication Platform and related intellectual property. The purchase price involved a $25,000 cash payment, 49,029 common stock shares to SVBB, 1,263,000 shares for sellers, and options for sellers to purchase 1,263,000 shares at $10 per share. Additionally, $50,000 was paid for Rhove's transaction expenses. Drive Capital and its funds became investors of reAlpha, and Rhove's CEO, Calvin Cooper, joined reAlpha in an advisory role.

 

F-24

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,666,554 shares of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reAlpha Tech Corp.

 

 

 

Prospectus

 

 

 

April 17, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Through and including     , 2023 (the 25th day after the date of this Direct Listing), all dealers effecting transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this Direct Listing, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to a dealer’s obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with respect to an unsold allotment or subscription.

 

 

 

 

PART II

 

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS

 

Item 13. Other expenses of issuance and distribution

 

The following table sets forth the costs and expenses, other than the underwriting discounts and commissions, payable in connection with the sale of the securities being registered. All amounts shown are estimates, except the Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority filing fee and the Exchange listing fee.

 

SEC registration fee $279.17 
Nasdaq listing fee $75,000 
Printing and engraving expenses  * 
Legal fees and expenses  * 
Accounting fees and expenses  * 
Transfer agent fees and expenses  * 
Miscellaneous fees and expenses  * 
Total $* 

 

*To be filed by amendment

 

Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers

       

As permitted by Section 102 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) and Second Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) that will be in effect immediately prior to the effectiveness of this registration statement contain provisions that limit or eliminate the personal liability of our officers and directors for a breach of their fiduciary duty as a director and/or officer, as applicable. For example, the fiduciary duty of care generally requires that, when acting on behalf of the corporation, directors exercise an informed business judgment based on all material information reasonably available to them. Consequently, a director will not be personally liable to us or our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except to the extent such exemption from liability or limitation thereof is not permitted under the DGCL.

 

These limitations of liability do not affect the availability of equitable remedies such as injunctive relief or rescission. Our Certificate of Incorporation will also authorize us to indemnify our officers, directors, and other agents to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law.

 

As permitted by Section 145 of the DGCL, our Bylaws will provide that:

 

  we may indemnify our directors, officers, and employees to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, subject to limited exceptions;
     
  the rights provided in our Bylaws are not exclusive.

 

 

Our Certificate of Incorporation and our Bylaws will provide for the indemnification provisions described above and elsewhere herein. We will enter into, and intend to continue to enter into, separate indemnification agreements with our directors and officers that may be broader than the specific indemnification provisions contained in the DGCL. These indemnification agreements generally require us, among other things, to indemnify our officers and directors against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers, other than liabilities arising from willful misconduct. These indemnification agreements also generally require us to advance any expenses incurred by the directors or officers as a result of any proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified. These indemnification provisions and the indemnification agreements may be sufficiently broad to permit indemnification of our officers and directors for liabilities, including reimbursement of expenses incurred, arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

 

We have purchased and currently intend to maintain insurance on behalf of each and every person who is or was a director or officer of the company against any loss arising from any claim asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity, subject to certain exclusions.

 

II-1

 

 

Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

 

Since April 22, 2021, we have made the following sales of unregistered securities:

 

On April 22, 2021, reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. (our previous name) issued 40,000,000 shares of common stock to reAlpha Tech Corp. (our previous parent company) valued at $0.01125 per share.

 

On March 21, 2023, in connection with our Downstream Merger (as defined above), each share of common stock of reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. held by reAlpha Tech Corp. (our previous parent) was automatically cancelled and all of the shares of common stock owned by reAlpha Tech Corp. (our previous parent) were converted into shares of the Company (f.k.a. reAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) post-merger. In accordance with the foregoing, the surviving corporation of the Downstream Merger (reAlpha Tech Corp.) issued 40,050,000 shares of common stock, which consisted of the previously issued 40,000,000 shares of common stock to our previous parent company, and 50,000 shares issued to reAlpha Tech Corp. prior to the Downstream Merger pursuant to their participation in our Regulation A offering.

 

On March 24, 2023, in connection with the Roost Enterprises, Inc. (“Rhove”) acquisition, we issued 49,029 shares of common stock to Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A. (“SVBB”), 1,263,000 shares of common stock to the investor sellers of Rhove and the issuance of option letters to purchase in aggregate (pro-rated per investor seller) 1,263,000 shares of our common stock for $10 per share, with an expiration date of two (2) years from the date of issuance.

 

On April 14, 2023, 100,000 shares of common stock were issued to Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP as partial consideration for legal services provided to us in connection with the Direct Listing.

 

On April 14, 2023, 204,529 shares of common stock were issued to Maxim Partners LLC as partial consideration for their engagement to provide general financial advisory and investment banking services to the Company.

 

From April 22, 2021, through January 31, 2023, we issued 855,537 shares of common stock at a per share price of $10, for total cash proceeds of $8,555,370, pursuant to our Regulation A offering. This offering has concluded on January 31, 2023. These shares of common stock were issued in reliance on the exemption provided by Regulation A under the Securities Act.

 

The foregoing issuances of shares, except for the shares issued pursuant to our Regulation A offering, are intended to be exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), since the stockholders involved in such issuances represented that each was acquiring the shares of common stock for investment purposes only, and not with a view towards distribution or resale except in compliance with applicable securities laws. No general solicitation or advertising was used in connection with any transaction, and the certificate evidencing the securities that were issued contained a legend restricting their transferability absent registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), or the availability of an applicable exemption therefrom. There were less than 35 non-accredited investors that have received shares of common stock pursuant to the Downstream Merger and Rhove acquisition transactions. Unless specifically set forth below, no underwriter participated in the transaction and no commissions were paid in connection with the transactions.

 

Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

 

(a) Exhibits

 

The following documents are filed as exhibits to this registration statement.

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
2.1   Certificate of Ownership and Merger, filed March 21, 2023 (previously filed as Exhibit 2.1 of Form 1-U filed with the SEC on March 24, 2023)*
     
3.1   Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation**
     
3.2   Second Amended and Restated Bylaws**
     
4.1   Form of Warrant (For Share Repurchase Agreement included in Exhibit  6.6 hereto) (previously filed as Exhibit 6.3 of Form 1-U filed with the SEC on December 5, 2022)*
     
5.1   Legal Opinion of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP***
     
10.1   Master Service Agreement dated April 28, 2021 by and between the Company and reAlpha Tech Corp. (previously filed as Exhibit 6.1 filed as part of Form 1-A/A filed on June 9, 2021)*
     
10.2   Master Service Agreement dated April 28, 2021 by and between the Company and reAlpha Operations, Inc. (previously filed as Exhibit 6.2 of Form 1-A/A filed on June 9, 2021)*
     
10.3   Technology License Agreement dated April 28, 2021 by and between the Company and reAlpha Tech Corp (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 6.3 of Form 1-A/A filed on June 9, 2021)*
     
10.4   Form of Tri-party Escrow Agreement, dated as of July 19, 2022 (previously filed as Exhibit 8.1 of Form 1-K/A filed on September 7,  2022)*
     
10.5   Form of Subscription Agreement (previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 1-U filed with the SEC on November 8, 2022)*

 

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10.6   Joint Venture Binding Term Sheet by and between reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. and SAIML Pte. Ltd., dated as of November 17, 2022 (previously filed as Exhibit 1.1 to Form 1-U filed with the SEC on November 18, 2022)*
     
10.7   Share Purchase by and among reAlpha Asset Management, Inc., GEM Global Yield LLC SCS and GEM Yield Bahamas Limited, dated as of December 1, 2022 (previously filed as Exhibit 6.1 of Form 1-U filed with the SEC on December 5, 2022)*
     
10.8   Registration Rights Agreement by and among reAlpha Asset Management, Inc., GEM Global Yield LLC SCS and GEM Yield Bahamas Limited, dated as of December 1, 2022 (previously filed as Exhibit 6.2 of Form 1-U filed with the SEC on December 5, 2022)*
     
10.9   Stock Purchase Agreement by and Among Roost Enterprises, Inc. dba Rhove, the Sellers and reAlpha Tech Corp., dated March 24, 2023 (previously filed as Exhibit 1.1 of Form 1-U filed with the SEC on March 27, 2023)*
     
10.10  

Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement by and between reAlpha Tech Corp. and Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A., dated as of March 24, 2023 (previously filed as Exhibit 1.2 of Form 1-U filed with the SEC on March 27, 2023)*

     
10.11+   Employment Agreement of Giri Devanur, dated April 11, 2023**
     
10.12+   Employment Agreement of Michael J. Logozzo, dated April 11, 2023**
     
10.13+   Employment Agreement of Christine Currie, dated April 14, 2023**
     
10.14+   Employment Agreement of Jorge Aldecoa, dated April 11, 2023**
     
10.15+   reAlpha Tech Corp. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan**
     
10.16   Form of 2022 Equity Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Award Agreement**
     
10.17   Form of 2022 Equity Incentive Plan Stock Option Award Agreement***
     
10.18   Form of Director and Officer Indemnification Agreement***
     
10.19#   Master Credit Facility Agreement by and between reAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. reAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) and reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC, dated as of August 18, 2022**
     
10.20#   Form of Credit Facility Loan Agreement**
     
10.21   Form of Credit Facility Promissory Note Agreement**
     
10.22   Form of Credit Facility Guaranty of reAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. reAlpha Asset Management, Inc.)**
     
10.23   Form of Credit Facility Guaranty of Giri Devanur**
     
14.1   Code of Conduct and Ethics**
     
21.1   Subsidiaries of the Registrant**
     
23.1   Consent of GBQ Partners, LLC, independent registered public accounting firm**
     
23.2   Consent of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)***
     
24.1   Power of Attorney (included on signature page)
     
107   Filing Fee Table**

 

* Previously filed
** Filed herewith
*** To be filed by amendment
+

Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

# The schedules and exhibits to this agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. A copy of any omitted schedule and/or exhibit will be furnished to the SEC upon request.

 

(b)Financial statement exhibits.

 

No financial statement schedules are provided because the information called for is not required or is shown in the consolidated financial statements or related notes.

 

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Item 17. Undertakings

 

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

 

(1)To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

 

(i)To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

 

(ii)To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and

 

(iii)To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement;

 

(2)That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

(3)To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

 

(4)That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A (§230.430A of this chapter), shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

 

(5)That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities:

 

The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

 

(i)Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

 

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(ii)Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

 

(iii)The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

 

(iv)Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

 

(6)Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

(7)The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the underwriter at the closing specified in the underwriting agreements certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by the underwriter to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.

 

(8)The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:

 

(i)For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.

 

(ii)For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Dublin, Ohio, on this 17th day of April, 2023.

 

  REALPHA TECH CORP.
     
  By: /s/ Giri Devanur
   

Giri Devanur

Chief Executive Officer, President and Director

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

Each of the undersigned officers and directors of reAlpha Tech, Corp. hereby constitutes and appoints Giri Devanur and Michael J. Logozzo, as the individual’s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for the person and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign this registration statement of reAlpha Tech Corp. on Form S-1, and any other registration statement relating to the same offering (including any registration statement, or amendment thereto, that is to become effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended), and any and all amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments to the registration statement), and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement on Form S-1 has been signed by the following persons in the capacities set forth opposite their names and on the date indicated above.

 

Signature   Title   Date
         
/s/ Giri Devanur   Chief Executive Officer, President and Director   April 17, 2023
Giri Devanur  

(principal executive officer)

   
         
/s/ Michael J. Logozzo   Chief Financial Officer   April 17, 2023
Michael J. Logozzo  

(principal financial and accounting officer)

   
         
/s/ Dimitrios Angelis   Director   April 17, 2023
Dimitrios Angelis        
         
/s/ Brian Cole   Director   April 17, 2023
Brian Cole        
       
/s/ Monaz Karkaria

 

 Director   April 17, 2023
Monaz Karkaria    
         
/s/ Balaji Swaminathan    Director   April 17, 2023
Balaji Swaminathan        

 

 

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Exhibit 3.1

 

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
REALPHA TECH CORP.

 

reAlpha Tech Corp., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), DOES HEREBY CERTIFY AS FOLLOWS:

 

1. The name of the Corporation is “reAlpha Tech Corp.” The original certificate of incorporation was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on April 22, 2021 (the “Original Certificate”). The Corporation amended and restated the Original Certificate, which was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on August 12, 2021 (as so amended, the “First Amended and Restated Certificate”).

 

2. This Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Second Amended and Restated Certificate”), which both restates and amends the provisions of the First Amended and Restated Certificate, was duly adopted in accordance with Sections 228, 242 and 245 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as amended from time to time (the “DGCL”).

 

3. This Second Amended and Restated Certificate shall become effective on the date of filing with the Secretary of State of Delaware.

 

4. Certain capitalized terms used in this Second Amended and Restated Certificate are defined where appropriate herein.

 

5. The text of the First Amended and Restated Certificate is hereby restated and amended in its entirety to read as follows:

 

ARTICLE I.

 

The name of the corporation is reAlpha Tech Corp. (the “Corporation”).

 

ARTICLE II.

 

The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the State of Delaware is 3524 Silverside Road Suite 35B, Wilmington, DE 19810. The name of the registered agent of the Corporation at that address is Advantage Delaware LLC.

 

ARTICLE III

 

The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as it now exists or may hereafter be amended and supplemented (the “DGCL”).

 

ARTICLE IV

 

The total number of shares of capital stock that the Corporation shall have authority to issue is up to 205,000,000 shares, consisting of: (i) 200,000,000 shares of common stock, having a par value of $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”); and (ii) 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, having a par value of $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”).

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE V

 

The designations and the powers, privileges and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof in respect of each class of capital stock of the Corporation are as follows:

 

1. Common Stock

 

(a) General. The voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and powers of the Common Stock are subject to and qualified by the rights, powers and preferences of any series of Preferred Stock as may be designated by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) and outstanding from time to time.

 

(b) Voting. Except as otherwise provided herein or expressly required by law, each holder of Common Stock, as such, shall be entitled to vote on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders and shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each share of Common Stock held of record by such holder as of the record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote on such matter. Except as otherwise required by law, holders of the Common Stock, as such, shall not be entitled to vote on any amendment to this Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation (as defined below)) that relates solely to the rights, powers, preferences (or the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof) or other terms of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock if the holders of such affected series are entitled, either separately or together with the holders of one or more other such series, to vote thereon pursuant to this Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation) or pursuant to the DGCL.

 

Subject to the rights of any holders of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock, the number of authorized shares of Common Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Corporation entitled to vote, irrespective of the provisions of Section 242(b)(2) of the DGCL.

 

Except as otherwise required in this Certificate of Incorporation or by applicable law, if any holders of Preferred Stock are entitled to vote together with the holders of Common Stock, such holders of Preferred Stock shall vote together with the holders of Common Stock as a single class.

 

(c) Dividends. Subject to applicable law and the rights and preferences of any holders of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock, the holders of Common Stock, as such, shall be entitled to the payment of dividends on the Common Stock when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors in accordance with applicable law.

 

(d) Liquidation. Subject to the rights and preferences of any holders of any shares of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock, in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, the funds and assets of the Corporation that may be legally distributed to the Corporation’s stockholders shall be distributed among the holders of the then outstanding Common Stock pro rata in accordance with the number of shares of Common Stock held by each such holder.

 

(e) Merger, Consolidation, Tender or Exchange Offer. All shares of the Common Stock shall, as among each other, have the same rights and privileges and rank equally, share ratably and be identical in all respects as to all matters. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (1) in the event of a merger, consolidation or other business combination requiring the approval of the holders of the Corporation’s capital stock entitled to vote thereon (whether or not the Corporation is the surviving entity), the holders of Common Stock shall receive the same form of consideration, if any, and at least the same amount of consideration, if any, on a per share basis, and (2) in the event of (a) any tender or exchange offer to acquire any shares of Common Stock by any third party pursuant to an agreement to which the Corporation is a party or (b) any tender or exchange offer by the Corporation to acquire any shares of Common Stock, pursuant to the terms of the applicable tender or exchange offer, the holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive the same form of consideration, if any, and at least the same amount of consideration, if any, on a per share basis.

 

(f) Transfer Rights. Subject to applicable law and the transfer restrictions set forth in Article VII of the bylaws of the Corporation (as such bylaws may be amended from time to time, the “Bylaws”), shares of Common Stock and the rights and obligations associated therewith shall be fully transferable to any transferee.

 

(g) Preemptive Rights. No preemptive rights shall exist with respect to shares of stock or securities convertible into shares of stock of this Corporation, except to the extent provided by written agreement with the Corporation.

 

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2. Preferred Stock

 

(a)General. Shares of Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series, each of such series to have such terms as stated or expressed herein and in the resolution or resolutions providing for the creation and issuance of such series adopted by the Board of Directors as hereinafter provided.

 

(b)Issuances. Authority is hereby expressly granted to the Board of Directors from time to time to issue the Preferred Stock in one or more series, and in connection with the creation of any such series, by adopting a resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of the shares thereof and by filing a certificate of designation relating thereto in accordance with the DGCL (a “Certificate of Designation”), to determine and fix the number of shares of such series and such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, including without limitation thereof, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, and to increase or decrease (but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding) the number of shares of any series as shall be stated and expressed in such resolutions, all to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by the DGCL. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the resolution or resolutions providing for the creation and issuance of any series of Preferred Stock may provide that such series shall be superior or rank equally or be junior to any other series of Preferred Stock to the extent permitted by law and this Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation). Except as otherwise required by law, holders of any series of Preferred Stock shall be entitled only to such voting rights, if any, as shall expressly be granted thereto by this Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation).

 

(c)Authorized Shares. The number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Corporation entitled to vote, irrespective of the provisions of Section 242(b)(2) of the DGCL.

 

ARTICLE VI

 

The provisions of this Article VI are inserted for the management of the business and the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation, and for further definition, limitation and regulation of the powers of the Corporation and of its Directors and stockholders.

 

1. Authority; Number of Directors. Except as otherwise expressly provided by the DGCL or this Certificate of Incorporation, the business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. The number of directors that shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed exclusively by one or more resolutions adopted from time to time by the Board of Directors in accordance with the Bylaws.

 

2. Term. Each Director shall hold office until the next annual election and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

3. Removal. Subject to the special rights of the holders of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock to elect directors, the Board of Directors or any individual director may be removed from office at any time, with or without cause, and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all of the then outstanding shares of voting stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at an election of directors.

 

4. Vacancies. Subject to the special rights of the holders of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock to elect directors, except as otherwise provided by law, any vacancies on the Board of Directors resulting from death, resignation, disqualification, retirement, removal or other causes and any newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the number of directors shall be filled exclusively by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, even though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director (other than any directors elected by the separate vote of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock), and shall not be filled by the stockholders. Any director appointed in accordance with the preceding sentence shall hold office until the expiration of the term or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, or removal.

 

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5. Special Voting Rights. Whenever the holders of any one or more series of Preferred Stock issued by the Corporation shall have the right, voting separately as a series or separately as a class with one or more such other series, to elect directors at an annual or special meeting of stockholders, the election, term of office, removal and other features of such directorships shall be governed by the terms of this Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article VI, the number of directors that may be elected by the holders of any such series of Preferred Stock shall be in addition to the number fixed pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article VI, and the total number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be automatically adjusted accordingly. Except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of Designation(s) in respect of one or more series of Preferred Stock, whenever the holders of any series of Preferred Stock having such right to elect additional directors are divested of such right pursuant to the provisions of such Certificate of Designation(s), the terms of office of all such additional directors elected by the holders of such series of Preferred Stock, or elected to fill any vacancies resulting from the death, resignation, disqualification or removal of such additional directors, shall forthwith terminate (in which case each such director thereupon shall cease to be qualified as, and shall cease to be, a director) and the total authorized number of directors of the Corporation shall automatically be reduced accordingly.

 

6. Powers. In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by statute, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws, subject to the power of the stockholders of the Corporation entitled to vote with respect thereto to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws. The stockholders of the Corporation shall also have the power to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws; provided, that in addition to any vote of the holders of any class or series of stock of the Corporation required by applicable law or by this Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation in respect of one or more series of Preferred Stock) or the Bylaws of the Corporation, the adoption, amendment or repeal of the Bylaws of the Corporation by the stockholders of the Corporation shall require the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (66 and 2/3%) of the voting power of all of the then outstanding shares of voting stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in an election of directors.

 

7. Election of Directors by Ballot. The directors of the Corporation need not be elected by written ballot unless the Bylaws so provide.

 

ARTICLE VII

 

1. Special Meeting. Subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any outstanding series of the Preferred Stock, and to the requirements of applicable law, special meetings of stockholders of the Corporation may be called only by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, or the Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the Board of the Directors, and, except to the extent otherwise provided in the Bylaws, the ability of any other person or persons, including the stockholders, to call a special meeting is hereby specifically denied. Any such special meeting so called may be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled by the Board of Directors or other person calling the meeting.

 

(a) Notwithstanding Article VII(1), any action required or permitted to be taken by the holders of any series of Preferred Stock, if any, voting separately as a series or separately as a class with one or more other such series, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, to the extent expressly so provided by the applicable Certificate of Designation relating to such series of Preferred Stock, if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares of the relevant series of Preferred Stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted and shall be delivered to the Corporation in accordance with the applicable provisions of the DGCL.

 

2. Stockholder Nominations. Advance notice of stockholder nominations for the election of directors and of other business proposed to be brought by stockholders before any meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation shall be given in the manner provided in the Bylaws. Any business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to matters relating to the purpose or purposes identified in the notice of meeting.

 

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ARTICLE VIII

 

No director of the Corporation shall have any personal liability to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except to the extent such exemption from liability or limitation thereof is not permitted under the DGCL as the same exists or hereafter may be amended. Any amendment, repeal or modification of this Article VIII, or the adoption of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation inconsistent with this Article VIII, shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Corporation with respect to any act or omission occurring prior to such amendment, repeal, modification or adoption. If the DGCL is amended after approval by the stockholders of this Article VIII to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL as so amended.

 

ARTICLE IX

 

1. Section 203 of the DGCL. The Corporation hereby expressly elects not to be governed by Section 203 of the DGCL, and instead the provisions of Article XIII(B)-(D) below shall apply, for so long as the Corporation’s Common Stock is registered under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

 

2. Interested Stockholders. The Corporation shall not engage in any business combination with any interested stockholder (as defined below) for a period of three (3) years following the time that such stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless:

 

(a) prior to such time, the Board of Directors approved either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder;

 

(b) upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least eighty five percent (85%) of the voting stock (as defined below) of the Corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding for purposes of determining the voting stock outstanding (but not the outstanding voting stock owned by the interested stockholder) those shares owned by (i) persons who are directors and also officers and (ii) employee stock plans in which employee participants do not have the right to determine confidentially whether shares held subject to the plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer; or

 

(c) at or subsequent to such time, the business combination is approved by the Board of Directors and authorized at an annual or special meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent, by the affirmative vote of at least sixty six and two-thirds percent (66 and 2/3%) of the outstanding voting stock of the Corporation which is not owned by the interested stockholder.

 

3. Exceptions. The restrictions contained in the foregoing Article IX(2) shall not apply if:

 

(a) a stockholder becomes an interested stockholder inadvertently and (i) as soon as practicable divests itself of ownership of sufficient shares so that the stockholder ceases to be an interested stockholder and (ii) would not, at any time, within the three-year period immediately prior to the business combination between the Corporation and such stockholder, have been an interested stockholder but for the inadvertent acquisition of ownership; or

 

(b) the business combination is proposed prior to the consummation or abandonment of and subsequent to the earlier of the public announcement or the notice required hereunder of a proposed transaction which (i) constitutes one of the transactions described in the second sentence of this Article XIII(C)(2), (ii) is with or by a person who either was not an interested stockholder during the previous three (3) years or who became an interested stockholder with the approval of the Board of Directors and (iii) is approved by a majority of the directors then in office (but not less than one) who were directors prior to any person becoming an interested stockholder during the previous three (3) years or were recommended for election or elected to succeed such directors by a majority of such directors. The proposed transactions referred to in the preceding sentence are limited to (x) a merger or consolidation of the Corporation (except for a merger in respect of which, pursuant to Section 251(f) of the DGCL, no vote of the stockholders of the Corporation is required), (y) a sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, whether as part of a dissolution or otherwise, of assets of the Corporation or of any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation (other than to any direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary or to the Corporation) having an aggregate market value equal to fifty percent (50%) or more of either that aggregate market value of all the assets of the Corporation determined on a consolidated basis or the aggregate market value of all the outstanding stock of the Corporation or (z) a proposed tender or exchange offer for fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding voting stock of the Corporation. The Corporation shall give not less than twenty (20) days’ notice to all interested stockholders prior to the consummation of any of the transactions described in clause (x) or (y) of the second sentence of this Article VIII(C)(2).

 

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4. Definitions. For purposes of this Article XIII, references to:

 

(1) “affiliate” means a person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, another person.

 

(2) “associate,” when used to indicate a relationship with any person, means: (i) any corporation, partnership, unincorporated association or other entity of which such person is a director, officer or partner or is, directly or indirectly, the owner of twenty percent (20%) or more of the voting power thereof; (ii) any trust or other estate in which such person has at least a twenty percent (20%) beneficial interest or as to which such person serves as trustee or in a similar fiduciary capacity; and (iii) any relative or spouse of such person, or any relative of such spouse, who has the same residence as such person.

 

(3) “business combination,” when used in reference to the Corporation and any interested stockholder of the Corporation, means:

 

a. any merger or consolidation of the Corporation or any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation (a) with the interested stockholder, or (b) with any other corporation, partnership, unincorporated association or other entity if the merger or consolidation is caused by the interested stockholder and as a result of such merger or consolidation subsection (B) of this Article VIII is not applicable to the surviving entity;

 

b. any sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition (in one transaction or a series of transactions), except proportionately as a stockholder of the Corporation, to or with the interested stockholder, whether as part of a dissolution or otherwise, of assets of the Corporation or of any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation which assets have an aggregate market value equal to ten percent (10%) or more of either the aggregate market value of all the assets of the Corporation determined on a consolidated basis or the aggregate market value of all the outstanding stock of the Corporation;

 

c. any transaction which results in the issuance or transfer by the Corporation or by any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation of any stock of the Corporation or of such subsidiary to the interested stockholder, except: (i) pursuant to the exercise, exchange or conversion of securities exercisable for, exchangeable for or convertible into stock of the Corporation or any such subsidiary which securities were outstanding prior to the time that the interested stockholder became such; (ii) pursuant to a merger under Section 251(g) of the DGCL; (iii) pursuant to a dividend or distribution paid or made, or the exercise, exchange or conversion of securities exercisable for, exchangeable for or convertible into stock of the Corporation or any such subsidiary which security is distributed, pro rata to all holders of a class or series of stock of the Corporation subsequent to the time the interested stockholder became such; (iv) pursuant to an exchange offer by the Corporation to purchase stock made on the same terms to all holders of said stock; or (v) any issuance or transfer of stock by the Corporation; provided, however, that in no case under items (iii) through (v) of this subsection shall there be an increase in the interested stockholder’s proportionate share of the stock of any class or series of the Corporation or of the voting stock of the Corporation (except as a result of immaterial changes due to fractional share adjustments);

 

d. any transaction involving the Corporation or any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation which has the effect, directly or indirectly, of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class or series, or securities convertible into the stock of any class or series, of the Corporation or of any such subsidiary which is owned by the interested stockholder, except as a result of immaterial changes due to fractional share adjustments or as a result of any purchase or redemption of any shares of stock not caused, directly or indirectly, by the interested stockholder; or

 

e. any receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit, directly or indirectly (except proportionately as a stockholder of the Corporation), of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges, or other financial benefits (other than those expressly permitted in subsections (a) through (d) above) provided by or through the Corporation or any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary.

 

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(4) “control,” including the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with,” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a person, whether through the ownership of voting stock, by contract, or otherwise. A person who is the owner of twenty percent (20%) or more of the outstanding voting stock of a corporation, partnership, unincorporated association or other entity shall be presumed to have control of such entity, in the absence of proof by a preponderance of the evidence to the contrary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a presumption of control shall not apply where such person holds voting stock, in good faith and not for the purpose of circumventing this subsection (D) of Article VIII, as an agent, bank, broker, nominee, custodian or trustee for one or more owners who do not individually or as a group have control of such entity.

 

(5) “interested stockholder” means any person (other than the Corporation or any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation) that (i) is the owner of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the outstanding voting stock of the Corporation, or (ii) is an affiliate or associate of the Corporation and was the owner of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the outstanding voting stock of the Corporation at any time within the three year period immediately prior to the date on which it is sought to be determined whether such person is an interested stockholder; and the affiliates and associates of such person; but “interested stockholder” shall not include (a) any Stockholder Party, any Stockholder Party Direct Transferee, any Stockholder Party Indirect Transferee or any of their respective affiliates or successors or any “group,” or any member of any such group, to which such persons are a party under Rule 13d-5 of the Exchange Act, or (b) any person whose ownership of shares in excess of the fifteen percent (15%) limitation set forth herein is the result of any action taken solely by the Corporation; provided, further, that in the case of clause (b) such person shall be an interested stockholder if thereafter such person acquires additional shares of voting stock of the Corporation, except as a result of further corporate action not caused, directly or indirectly, by such person. For the purpose of determining whether a person is an interested stockholder, the voting stock of the Corporation deemed to be outstanding shall include stock deemed to be owned by the person through application of the definition of “owner” below.

 

(6) “owner,” including the terms “own” and “owned,” when used with respect to any stock, means a person that individually or with or through any of its affiliates or associates:

 

a. beneficially owns such stock, directly or indirectly;

 

b. has (i) the right to acquire such stock (whether such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time) pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding, or upon the exercise of conversion rights, exchange rights, warrants or options, or otherwise; provided, however, that a person shall not be deemed the owner of stock tendered pursuant to a tender or exchange offer made by such person or any of such person’s affiliates or associates until such tendered stock is accepted for purchase or exchange; or (ii) the right to vote such stock pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding; provided, however, that a person shall not be deemed the owner of any stock because of such person’s right to vote such stock if the agreement, arrangement or understanding to vote such stock arises solely from a revocable proxy or consent given in response to a proxy or consent solicitation made to 10 or more persons; or

 

c. has any agreement, arrangement or understanding for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting (except voting pursuant to a revocable proxy or consent as described in item (ii) of subsection (b) above), or disposing of such stock with any other person that beneficially owns, or whose affiliates or associates beneficially own, directly or indirectly, such stock.

 

(7) “person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, unincorporated association or other entity.

 

(8) “stock” means, with respect to any corporation, capital stock and, with respect to any other entity, any equity interest.

 

(9) “Stockholder Party Direct Transferee” means any person that acquires (other than in a registered public offering) directly from any Stockholder Party or any of its successors or any “group,” or any member of any such group, of which such persons are a party under Rule 13d-5 of the Exchange Act beneficial ownership of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the then outstanding voting stock of the Corporation.

 

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(10) “Stockholder Party Indirect Transferee” means any person that acquires (other than in a registered public offering) directly from any Stockholder Party Direct Transferee or any other Stockholder Party Indirect Transferee beneficial ownership of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the then outstanding voting stock of the Corporation.

 

(11) “voting stock” means stock of any class or series entitled to vote generally in the election of directors and, with respect to any entity that is not a corporation, any equity interest entitled to vote generally in the election of the governing body of such entity. Every reference to a percentage of voting stock shall be calculated on the basis of the aggregate number of votes applicable to all shares of such voting stock, and by allocating to each share of voting stock, that number of votes to which such share is entitled.

 

ARTICLE X

 

1. Indemnification. The Corporation shall indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent authorized or permitted by the DGCL, as now or hereafter in effect, and such right to indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer of the Corporation and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and personal and legal representatives; provided, however, that, except for proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification, the Corporation shall not be obligated to indemnify any director or officer (or his or her heirs, executors or personal or legal representatives) in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person unless such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized or consented to by the Board of Directors. The right to indemnification conferred by this Article X shall include the right to be paid by the Corporation the expenses incurred in defending or otherwise participating in any proceeding in advance of its final disposition upon receipt by the Corporation of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director or officer receiving advancement to repay the amount advanced if it shall ultimately be determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation under this Article X. Any amendments to or repeal of this Article shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a Director of this corporation for or with respect to any acts or omissions of such Director occurring prior to such amendment or repeal. The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Board of Directors, provide rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses to employees and agents of the Corporation similar to those conferred in this Article X to directors and officers of the Corporation. The rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses conferred in this Article X shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under this Certificate of Incorporation, the Bylaws, any statute, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Any repeal or modification of this Article X by the stockholders of the Corporation shall not adversely affect any rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses of a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation (collectively, the “Covered Persons”) existing at the time of such repeal or modification with respect to any acts or omissions occurring prior to such repeal or modification.

 

2. Other Indemnitors. The Corporation hereby acknowledges that certain Covered Persons may have rights to indemnification and advancement of expenses (directly or through insurance obtained by any such entity) provided by one or more third parties (collectively, the “Other Indemnitors”), and which may include third parties for whom such Covered Person serves as a manager, member, officer, employee or agent. The Corporation hereby agrees and acknowledges that notwithstanding any such rights that a Covered Person may have with respect to any Other Indemnitor(s), (i) the Corporation is the indemnitor of first resort with respect to all Covered Persons and all obligations to indemnify and provide advancement of expenses to Covered Persons, (ii) the Corporation shall be required to indemnify and advance the full amount of expenses incurred by the Covered Persons, to the fullest extent required by law, the terms of this Certificate of Incorporation, the Bylaws, any agreement to which the Corporation is a party, any vote of the stockholders or the Board of Directors, or otherwise, without regard to any rights the Covered Persons may have against the Other Indemnitors and (iii) to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Corporation irrevocably waives, relinquishes and releases the Other Indemnitors from any and all claims for contribution, subrogation or any other recovery of any kind in respect thereof. The Corporation further agrees that no advancement or payment by the Other Indemnitors with respect to any claim for which the Covered Persons have sought indemnification from the Corporation shall affect the foregoing and the Other Indemnitors shall have a right of contribution and/or be subrogated to the extent of any such advancement or payment to all of the rights of recovery of the Covered Persons against the Corporation. These rights shall be a contract right, and the Other Indemnitors are express third party beneficiaries of the terms of this paragraph. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the obligations of the Corporation under this paragraph shall only apply to Covered Persons in their capacity as Covered Persons.

 

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ARTICLE XI

 

1. Choice of Forum. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery (the “Chancery Court”) of the State of Delaware (or, in the event that the Chancery Court does not have jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware or other state courts of the State of Delaware) and any appellate court thereof shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action, suit or proceeding (“Proceeding”) brought on behalf of the Corporation, (ii) any Proceeding asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or stockholder of the Corporation to the Corporation or to the Corporation’s stockholders, (iii) any Proceeding arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or the Bylaws or this Certificate of Incorporation (as either may be amended from time to time), (iv) any Proceeding as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or (v) any Proceeding asserting a claim against the Corporation or any current or former director, officer or stockholder governed by the internal affairs doctrine. If any action the subject matter of which is within the scope of the immediately preceding sentence is filed in a court other than the courts in the State of Delaware (a “Foreign Action”) in the name of any stockholder, such stockholder shall be deemed to have consented to (a) the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in the State of Delaware in connection with any action brought in any such court to enforce the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence and (b) having service of process made upon such stockholder in any such action by service upon such stockholder’s counsel in the Foreign Action as agent for such stockholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of this Article XI(A) shall not apply to suits brought to enforce any liability or duty created by the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any other claim for which the federal courts of the United States have exclusive jurisdiction.

 

2. Jurisdiction. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the federal district courts of the United States of America shall be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act.

 

3. Notice. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in any security of the Corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to this Article XI.

 

ARTICLE XII

 

The doctrine of corporate opportunity, or any other analogous doctrine, shall not apply with respect to the Corporation or any of its officers or directors in circumstances where the application of any such doctrine would conflict with any fiduciary duties or contractual obligations they may have as of the date of this Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or in the future. In addition to the foregoing, unless the Corporation and a director or officer of the Corporation otherwise agree in writing, the doctrine of corporate opportunity shall not apply to any other corporate opportunity with respect to any of the directors or officers of the Corporation unless such corporate opportunity is offered to such person solely in his or her capacity as a director or officer of the Corporation and such opportunity is one the Corporation is legally and contractually permitted to undertake and would otherwise be reasonable for the Corporation to pursue.

 

ARTICLE XIII

 

1. Amendments. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Certificate of Incorporation to the contrary, in addition to any vote required by applicable law, the following provisions in this Certificate of Incorporation may be amended, altered, repealed or rescinded, in whole or in part, or any provision inconsistent therewith or herewith may be adopted, by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Corporation entitled to vote; provided, however, that Article IX and Article X may only be amended, altered, repealed or rescinded, in whole or in part, or any provision inconsistent therewith or herewith may be adopted, by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least sixty six and two-thirds percent (66 and 2/3%) of the total voting power of all the then outstanding shares of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote thereon, voting together as a single class

 

2. Severability. If any provision or provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable as applied to any circumstance for any reason whatsoever: (i) the validity, legality and enforceability of such provisions in any other circumstance and of the remaining provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation (including, without limitation, each portion of any paragraph of this Certificate of Incorporation containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable that is not itself held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in any way be affected or impaired thereby and (ii) to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation (including, without limitation, each such portion of any paragraph of this Certificate of Incorporation containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to permit the Corporation to protect its directors, officers, employees and agents from personal liability in respect of their good faith service to or for the benefit of the Corporation to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Certificate of Incorporation has been executed by a duly authorized officer of this corporation on this ____ day of ___________, 2023.

 

  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

 

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Exhibit 3.2

 


SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

BYLAWS
OF
REALPHA TECH CORP.
(THE
CORPORATION)

 

ARTICLE I
OFFICES

 

1. Registered Office. The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the State of Delaware is 3524 Silverside Road Suite 35B, Wilmington, DE 19810. The name of the registered agent of the Corporation at that address is Advantage Delaware LLC.

 

2. Additional Offices. The Corporation may, in addition to its registered office in the State of Delaware, have such other offices and places of business, both within and outside the State of Delaware, as the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”) may from time to time determine or as the business and affairs of the Corporation may require.

 

ARTICLE II
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS

 

1. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of stockholders shall be held at such place, either within or without the State of Delaware, and time and on such date as shall be determined by the Board and stated in the notice of the meeting, provided that the Board may in its sole discretion determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication pursuant to Section 9.5(a). At each annual meeting, the stockholders entitled to vote on such matters shall elect those directors of the Corporation to fill any term of a directorship that expires on the date of such annual meeting and may transact any other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

 

2. Special Meetings. Subject to the rights of the holders of any outstanding series of the preferred stock of the Corporation (“Preferred Stock”), and to the requirements of applicable law, special meetings of stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, may be called only by the Chairman of the Board, or a Chief Executive Officer, or the Board pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the Board, and may not be called by any other person. Special meetings of stockholders shall be held at such place, either within or without the State of Delaware, and at such time and on such date as shall be determined by the Board and stated in the Corporation’s notice of the meeting, provided that the Board may in its sole discretion determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication pursuant to Section 9.5(a).

 

3. Notices. Written notice of each stockholders meeting stating the place, if any, date, and time of the meeting, and the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting and the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, if such date is different from the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of the meeting, shall be given in the manner permitted by Section 9.3 to each stockholder entitled to vote thereat as of the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to notice of the meeting, by the Corporation not less than 10 nor more than 60 days before the date of the meeting unless otherwise required by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”). If said notice is for a stockholders meeting other than an annual meeting, it shall in addition state the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, and the business transacted at such meeting shall be limited to the matters so stated in the Corporation’s notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto). Any meeting of stockholders as to which notice has been given may be postponed, and any meeting of stockholders as to which notice has been given may be cancelled, by the Board upon public announcement (as defined in Section 2.7(c)) given before the date previously scheduled for such meeting.

 

 

 

 

4. Quorum. Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation, as the same may be amended or restated from time to time (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) or these Bylaws, the presence, in person or by proxy, at a stockholders meeting of the holders of shares of outstanding capital stock of the Corporation representing a majority of the voting power of all outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at such meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at such meeting, except that when specified business is to be voted on by a class or series of stock voting as a class, the holders of shares representing a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of such class or series shall constitute a quorum of such class or series for the transaction of such business. If a quorum shall not be present or represented by proxy at any meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation, the chairman of the meeting may adjourn the meeting from time to time in the manner provided in Section 2.6 until a quorum shall attend. The stockholders present at a duly convened meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum. Shares of its own stock belonging to the Corporation or to another corporation, if a majority of the voting power of the shares entitled to vote in the election of directors of such other corporation is held, directly or indirectly, by the Corporation, shall neither be entitled to vote nor be counted for quorum purposes; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not limit the right of the Corporation or any such other corporation to vote shares held by it in a fiduciary capacity.

 

5. Voting of Shares.

 

a. Voting Lists. The Secretary of the Corporation (the “Secretary”) shall prepare, or shall cause the officer or agent who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation to prepare and make, at least 10 days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders of record entitled to vote at such meeting; provided, however, that if the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote is less than 10 days before the meeting date, the list shall reflect the stockholders entitled to vote as of the tenth day before the meeting date, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address and the number and class of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Nothing contained in this Section 2.5(a) shall require the Corporation to include electronic mail addresses or other electronic contact information on such list. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours for a period of at least 10 days prior to the meeting: (i) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (ii) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. In the event that the Corporation determines to make the list available on an electronic network, the Corporation may take reasonable steps to ensure that such information is available only to stockholders of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then the list shall be produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time thereof, and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present. If a meeting of stockholders is to be held solely by means of remote communication as permitted by Section 9.5(a), the list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of meeting. The stock ledger shall be the only evidence as to who are the stockholders entitled to examine the list required by this Section 2.5(a) or to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of stockholders.

 

b. Manner of Voting. At any stockholders meeting, every stockholder entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy. If authorized by the Board, the voting by stockholders or proxy holders at any meeting conducted by remote communication may be effected by a ballot submitted by electronic transmission (as defined in Section 9.3), provided that any such electronic transmission must either set forth or be submitted with information from which the Corporation can determine that the electronic transmission was authorized by the stockholder or proxy holder. The Board, in its discretion, or the chairman of the meeting of stockholders, in such person’s discretion, may require that any votes cast at such meeting shall be cast by written ballot.

 

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c. Proxies. Each stockholder entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders or to express consent or dissent to corporate action in writing without a meeting may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder by proxy, but no such proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. Proxies need not be filed with the Secretary until the meeting is called to order, but shall be filed with the Secretary before being voted. Without limiting the manner in which a stockholder may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy, either of the following shall constitute a valid means by which a stockholder may grant such authority. No stockholder shall have cumulative voting rights.

 

i)   A stockholder may execute a writing authorizing another person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy. Execution may be accomplished by the stockholder or such stockholder’s authorized officer, director, employee or agent signing such writing or causing such person’s signature to be affixed to such writing by any reasonable means, including, but not limited to, by facsimile signature.

 

ii) A stockholder may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy by transmitting or authorizing the transmission of an electronic transmission to the person who will be the holder of the proxy or to a proxy solicitation firm, proxy support service organization or like agent duly authorized by the person who will be the holder of the proxy to receive such transmission, provided that any such electronic transmission must either set forth or be submitted with information from which it can be determined that the electronic transmission was authorized by the stockholder. Any copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reliable reproduction of the writing or transmission authorizing another person or persons to act as proxy for a stockholder may be substituted or used in lieu of the original writing or transmission for any and all purposes for which the original writing or transmission could be used; provided that such copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reproduction shall be a complete reproduction of the entire original writing or transmission.

 

d. Required Vote. Subject to the rights of the holders of one or more series of Preferred Stock, voting separately by class or series, to elect directors pursuant to the terms of one or more series of Preferred Stock, at all meetings of stockholders at which a quorum is present, the election of directors shall be determined by a plurality of the votes cast by the stockholders present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All other matters presented to the stockholders at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be determined by the vote of a majority of the votes cast by the stockholders present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote thereon, unless the matter is one upon which, by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws or applicable stock exchange rules, a different vote is required, in which case such provision shall govern and control the decision of such matter.

 

e.   Inspectors of Election. The Board may, and shall if required by law, in advance of any meeting of stockholders, appoint one or more persons as inspectors of election, who may be employees of the Corporation or otherwise serve the Corporation in other capacities, to act at such meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof and to make a written report thereof. The Board may appoint one or more persons as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no inspectors of election or alternates are appointed by the Board, the chairman of the meeting shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Each inspector, before discharging his or her duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the best of his or her ability. The inspectors shall ascertain and report the number of outstanding shares and the voting power of each; determine the number of shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and the validity of proxies and ballots; count all votes and ballots and report the results; determine and retain for a reasonable period a record of the disposition of any challenges made to any determination by the inspectors; and certify their determination of the number of shares represented at the meeting and their count of all votes and ballots. No person who is a candidate for an office at an election may serve as an inspector at such election. Each report of an inspector shall be in writing and signed by the inspector or by a majority of them if there is more than one inspector acting at such meeting. If there is more than one inspector, the report of a majority shall be the report of the inspectors.

 

6. Adjournments. Any meeting of stockholders, annual or special, may be adjourned by the chairman of the meeting, from time to time, whether or not there is a quorum, to reconvene at the same or some other place. Notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the date, time, and place, if any, thereof, and the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such adjourned meeting are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the stockholders, or the holders of any class or series of stock entitled to vote separately as a class, as the case may be, may transact any business that might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than 30 days, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting. If after the adjournment a new record date for stockholders entitled to vote is fixed for the adjourned meeting, the Board shall fix a new record date for notice of such adjourned meeting in accordance with Section 9.2, and shall give notice of the adjourned meeting to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such adjourned meeting as of the record date fixed for notice of such adjourned meeting.

 

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7. Advance Notice for Business.

 

a. Annual Meetings of Stockholders. No business may be transacted at an annual meeting of stockholders, other than business that is either (i) specified in the Corporation’s notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto) given by or at the direction of the Board, (ii) otherwise properly brought before the annual meeting by or at the direction of the Board or (iii) otherwise properly brought before the annual meeting by any stockholder of the Corporation (x) who is a stockholder of record entitled to vote at such annual meeting on the date of the giving of the notice provided for in this Section 2.7(a) and on the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to vote at such annual meeting and (y) who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 2.7(a). Notwithstanding anything in this Section 2.7(a) to the contrary, only persons nominated for election as a director to fill any term of a directorship that expires on the date of the annual meeting pursuant to Section 3.2 will be considered for election at such meeting.

 

i) In addition to any other applicable requirements, for business (other than nominations) to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder, such stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in proper written form to the Secretary and such business must otherwise be a proper matter for stockholder action. Subject to Section 2.7(a)(iii), a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary with respect to such business, to be timely, must be received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than the close of business on the 90th day nor earlier than the close of business on the 120th day before the anniversary date of the immediately preceding annual meeting of stockholders; provided, however, that in the event that the annual meeting is more than 30 days before or more than 60 days after such anniversary date (or if there has been no prior annual meeting), notice by the stockholder to be timely must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day before the meeting and not later than the later of (x) the close of business on the 90th day before the meeting or (y) the close of business on the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the annual meeting is first made by the Corporation. The public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting shall not commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described in this Section 2.7(a).

 

ii) To be in proper written form, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary with respect to any business (other than nominations) must set forth as to each such matter such stockholder proposes to bring before the annual meeting (A) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting, the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration and in the event such business includes a proposal to amend these Bylaws, the language of the proposed amendment) and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting, (B) the name and record address of such stockholder and the name and address of the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made, (C) the class or series and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation that are owned beneficially and of record by such stockholder and by the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made, (D) a description of all arrangements or understandings between such stockholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made and any other person or persons (including their names) in connection with the proposal of such business by such stockholder, (E) any material interest of such stockholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made in such business and (F) a representation that such stockholder (or a qualified representative of such stockholder) intends to appear in person or by proxy at the annual meeting to bring such business before the meeting.

 

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iii) The foregoing notice requirements of this Section 2.7(a) shall be deemed satisfied by a stockholder as to any proposal (other than nominations) if the stockholder has notified the Corporation of such stockholder’s intention to present such proposal at an annual meeting in compliance with Rule 14a-8 (or any successor thereof) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and such stockholder has complied with the requirements of such Rule for inclusion of such proposal in a proxy statement prepared by the Corporation to solicit proxies for such annual meeting. No business shall be conducted at the annual meeting of stockholders except business brought before the annual meeting in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 2.7(a), provided, however, that once business has been properly brought before the annual meeting in accordance with such procedures, nothing in this Section 2.7(a) shall be deemed to preclude discussion by any stockholder of any such business. If the Board or the chairman of the annual meeting determines that any stockholder proposal was not made in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2.7(a) or that the information provided in a stockholder’s notice does not satisfy the information requirements of this Section 2.7(a), such proposal shall not be presented for action at the annual meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.7(a), if the stockholder (or a qualified representative of the stockholder) does not appear at the annual meeting of stockholders of the Corporation to present the proposed business, such proposed business shall not be transacted, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such matter may have been received by the Corporation.

 

iv) In addition to the provisions of this Section 2.7(a), a stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the matters set forth herein. Nothing in this Section 2.7(a) shall be deemed to affect any rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the Corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act.

 

b. Special Meetings of Stockholders. Only such business shall be conducted at a special meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of meeting. Nominations of persons for election to the Board may be made at a special meeting of stockholders at which directors are to be elected pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of meeting only pursuant to Section 3.2.

 

c. Public Announcement. For purposes of these Bylaws, “public announcement” shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Service, Associated Press or comparable national news service or in a document publicly filed or furnished by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Sections 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (or any successor thereto).

 

8. Conduct of Meetings. The chairman of each annual and special meeting of stockholders shall be the Chairman of the Board or, in the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the Chairman of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer (if he or she shall be a director) or, in the absence (or inability or refusal to act of a Chief Executive Officer or if a Chief Executive Officer is not a director, the President (if he or she shall be a director) or, in the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the President or if the President is not a director, such other person as shall be appointed by the Board. The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the chairman of the meeting. The Board may adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with these Bylaws or such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board, the chairman of any meeting of stockholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such chairman, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board or prescribed by the chairman of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (a) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (b) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (c) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the Corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the chairman of the meeting shall determine; (d) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (e) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board or the chairman of the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure. The secretary of each annual and special meeting of stockholders shall be the Secretary or, in the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary so appointed to act by the chairman of the meeting. In the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the Secretary and all Assistant Secretaries, the chairman of the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting.

 

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9. Consents in Lieu of Meeting. Unless otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation, any action required to be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders, or any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of such stockholders, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock entitled to vote thereon having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted, and shall be delivered to the Corporation by delivery to its registered office in the State of Delaware, its principal place of business, or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are recorded. Delivery made to the Corporation’s registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.

 

Every written consent shall bear the date of signature of each stockholder who signs the consent, and no written consent shall be effective to take the corporate action referred to therein unless, within 60 days of the earliest dated consent delivered in the manner required by this section and the DGCL to the Corporation, written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders entitled to vote to take action are delivered to the Corporation by delivery to its registered office in Delaware, its principal place of business or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are recorded. Delivery made to the Corporation’s registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.

 

ARTICLE III
DIRECTORS

 

1. Powers; Number; Tenure. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws required to be exercised or done by the stockholders. Directors need not be stockholders or residents of the State of Delaware. Subject to the Certificate of Incorporation, the number of directors shall be fixed exclusively by resolution of the Board. Unless a director dies, resigns, or is removed, his or her term of office shall expire at the next annual meeting of shareholders but a director shall continue to serve until his or her successor is elected or until there is a decrease in the authorized number of directors.  

 

2. Advance Notice for Nomination of Directors.

 

a.   Only persons who are nominated in accordance with the following procedures shall be eligible for election as directors of the Corporation, except as may be otherwise provided by the terms of one or more series of Preferred Stock with respect to the rights of holders of one or more series of Preferred Stock to elect directors. Nominations of persons for election to the Board at any annual meeting of stockholders, or at any special meeting of stockholders called for the purpose of electing directors as set forth in the Corporation’s notice of such special meeting, may be made (i) by or at the direction of the Board or (ii) by any stockholder of the Corporation (x) who is a stockholder of record entitled to vote in the election of directors on the date of the giving of the notice provided for in this Section 3.2 and on the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting and (y) who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 3.2.

 

b. In addition to any other applicable requirements, for a nomination to be made by a stockholder, such stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in proper written form to the Secretary. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary must be received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation (i) in the case of an annual meeting, not later than the close of business on the 90th day nor earlier than the close of business on the 120th day before the anniversary date of the immediately preceding annual meeting of stockholders; provided, however, that in the event that the annual meeting is more than 30 days before or more than 60 days after such anniversary date (or if there has been no prior annual meeting), notice by the stockholder to be timely must be so received not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day before the meeting and not later than the later of (x) the close of business on the 90th day before the meeting or (y) the close of business on the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the annual meeting was first made by the Corporation; and (ii) in the case of a special meeting of stockholders called for the purpose of electing directors, not later than the close of business on the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the special meeting is first made by the Corporation. In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting or special meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described in this Section 3.2.

 

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c. Notwithstanding anything in paragraph (b) to the contrary, in the event that the number of directors to be elected to the Board at an annual meeting is greater than the number of directors whose terms expire on the date of the annual meeting and there is no public announcement by the Corporation naming all of the nominees for the additional directors to be elected or specifying the size of the increased Board before the close of business on the 90th day prior to the anniversary date of the immediately preceding annual meeting of stockholders, a stockholder’s notice required by this Section 3.2 shall also be considered timely, but only with respect to nominees for the additional directorships created by such increase that are to be filled by election at such annual meeting, if it shall be received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than the close of business on the 10th day following the date on which such public announcement was first made by the Corporation.

 

d. To be in proper written form, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary must set forth (i) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (A) the name, age, business address and residence address of the person, (B) the principal occupation or employment of the person, (C) the class or series and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation that are owned beneficially or of record by the person and (D) any other information relating to the person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of directors pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; and (ii) as to the stockholder giving the notice (A) the name and record address of such stockholder as they appear on the Corporation’s books and the name and address of the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is made, (B) the class or series and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation that are owned beneficially and of record by such stockholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is made, (C) a description of all arrangements or understandings relating to the nomination to be made by such stockholder among such stockholder, the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is made, each proposed nominee and any other person or persons (including their names), (D) a representation that such stockholder (or a qualified representative of such stockholder) intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to nominate the persons named in its notice and (E) any other information relating to such stockholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is made that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of directors pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Such notice must be accompanied by a written consent of each proposed nominee to being named as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected.

 

e. If the Board or the chairman of the meeting of stockholders determines that any nomination was not made in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3.2, or that the information provided in a stockholder’s notice does not satisfy the information requirements of this Section 3.2, then such nomination shall not be considered at the meeting in question. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 3.2, if the stockholder (or a qualified representative of the stockholder) does not appear at the meeting of stockholders of the Corporation to present the nomination, such nomination shall be disregarded, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such nomination may have been received by the Corporation.

 

f. In addition to the provisions of this Section 3.2, a stockholder shall also comply with all of the applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the matters set forth herein. Nothing in this Section 3.2 shall be deemed to affect any rights of the holders of Preferred Stock to elect directors pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

3. Compensation. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, the Board shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors, including for service on a committee of the Board, and may be paid either a fixed sum for attendance at each meeting of the Board or other compensation as director. The directors may be reimbursed their expenses, if any, of attendance at each meeting of the Board. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members of committees of the Board may be allowed like compensation and reimbursement of expenses for service on the committee.

 

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ARTICLE IV
BOARD MEETINGS

 

1. Annual Meetings. The Board shall meet as soon as practicable after the adjournment of each annual stockholders meeting at the place of the annual stockholders meeting unless the Board shall fix another time and place and give notice thereof in the manner required herein for special meetings of the Board. No notice to the directors shall be necessary to legally convene this meeting, except as provided in this Section 4.1.

 

2. Regular Meetings. Regularly scheduled, periodic meetings of the Board may be held without notice at such times, dates and places (within or without the State of Delaware) as shall from time to time be determined by the Board.

 

3. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board (a) may be called by the Chairman of the Board or President and (b) shall be called by the Chairman of the Board, President or Secretary on the written request of at least a majority of directors then in office, or the sole director, as the case may be, and shall be held at such time, date and place (within or without the State of Delaware) as may be determined by the person calling the meeting or, if called upon the request of directors or the sole director, as specified in such written request. Notice of each special meeting of the Board shall be given, as provided in Section 9.3, to each director (i) at least 24 hours before the meeting if such notice is oral notice given personally or by telephone or written notice given by hand delivery or by means of a form of electronic transmission and delivery; (ii) at least two days before the meeting if such notice is sent by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service; and (iii) at least five days before the meeting if such notice is sent through the United States mail. If the Secretary shall fail or refuse to give such notice, then the notice may be given by the officer who called the meeting or the directors who requested the meeting. Any and all business that may be transacted at a regular meeting of the Board may be transacted at a special meeting. Except as may be otherwise expressly provided by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any special meeting need be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meeting. A special meeting may be held at any time without notice if all the directors are present or if those not present waive notice of the meeting in accordance with Section 9.4.

 

4. Quorum; Required Vote. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board, and the act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting, a majority of the directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum is present.

 

5. Consent In Lieu of Meeting. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board or committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission, and the writing or writings or electronic transmission or transmissions (or paper reproductions thereof) are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board or committee. Such filing shall be in paper form if the minutes are maintained in paper form and shall be in electronic form if the minutes are maintained in electronic form.

 

6. Organization. The chairman of each meeting of the Board shall be the Chairman of the Board or, in the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the Chairman of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer (if he or she shall be a director) or, in the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of a Chief Executive Officer or if a Chief Executive Officer is not a director, the President (if he or she shall be a director) or in the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the President or if the President is not a director, a chairman elected from the directors present. The Secretary shall act as secretary of all meetings of the Board. In the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary shall perform the duties of the Secretary at such meeting. In the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the Secretary and all Assistant Secretaries, the chairman of the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting.

 

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ARTICLE V
COMMITTEES OF DIRECTORS

 

1. Establishment. The Board may by resolution of the Board designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board when required by the resolution designating such committee. The Board shall have the power at any time to fill vacancies in, to change the membership of, or to dissolve any such committee.

 

2. Available Powers. Any committee established pursuant to Section 5.1 hereof, to the extent permitted by applicable law and by resolution of the Board, shall have and may exercise all of the powers and authority of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers that may require it.

 

3. Alternate Members. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of such committee. In the absence or disqualification of a member of the committee, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he, she or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board to act at the meeting in place of any such absent or disqualified member.

 

4. Procedures. Unless the Board otherwise provides, the time, date, place, if any, and notice of meetings of a committee shall be determined by such committee. At meetings of a committee, a majority of the number of members of the committee (but not including any alternate member, unless such alternate member has replaced any absent or disqualified member at the time of, or in connection with, such meeting) shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The act of a majority of the members present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the committee, except as otherwise specifically provided by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws or the Board. If a quorum is not present at a meeting of a committee, the members present may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than an announcement at the meeting, until a quorum is present. Unless the Board otherwise provides and except as provided in these Bylaws, each committee designated by the Board may make, alter, amend and repeal rules for the conduct of its business. In the absence of such rules each committee shall conduct its business in the same manner as the Board is authorized to conduct its business pursuant to Article III and Article IV of these Bylaws.

 

ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS

 

1. Officers. The officers of the Corporation elected by the Board shall be one or more Chief Executive Officers, a Chief Financial Officer, a Secretary and such other officers (including without limitation, a Chairman of the Board, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and a Treasurer) as the Board from time to time may determine. Officers elected by the Board shall each have such powers and duties as generally pertain to their respective offices, subject to the specific provisions of this Article VI. Such officers shall also have such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred by the Board. Any Chief Executive Officer or President may also appoint such other officers (including without limitation one or more Vice Presidents and Controllers) as may be necessary or desirable for the conduct of the business of the Corporation. Such other officers shall have such powers and duties and shall hold their offices for such terms as may be provided in these Bylaws or as may be prescribed by the Board or, if such officer has been appointed by any Chief Executive Officer or President, as may be prescribed by the appointing officer.

 

a. Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board shall preside when present at all meetings of the stockholders and the Board. The Chairman of the Board shall have general supervision and control of the acquisition activities of the Corporation subject to the ultimate authority of the Board, and shall be responsible for the execution of the policies of the Board with respect to such matters. In the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the Chairman of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer (if he or she shall be a director) shall preside when present at all meetings of the stockholders and the Board. The powers and duties of the Chairman of the Board shall not include supervision or control of the preparation of the financial statements of the Corporation (other than through participation as a member of the Board). The position of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer may be held by the same person and may be held by more than one person.

 

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b. Chief Executive Officer. One or more Chief Executive Officers shall be the chief executive officer(s) of the Corporation, shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Corporation and general control of all of its business subject to the ultimate authority of the Board, and shall be responsible for the execution of the policies of the Board with respect to such matters, except to the extent any such powers and duties have been prescribed to the Chairman of the Board pursuant to Section 6.1(a) above. In the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the Chairman of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer (if he or she shall be a director) shall preside when present at all meetings of the stockholders and the Board. The position of Chief Executive Officer and President may be held by the same person and may be held by more than one person.

 

c. President. The President shall make recommendations to any Chief Executive Officer on all operational matters that would normally be reserved for the final executive responsibility of any Chief Executive Officer. In the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the Chairman of the Board and a Chief Executive Officer, the President (if he or she shall be a director) shall preside when present at all meetings of the stockholders and the Board. The President shall also perform such duties and have such powers as shall be designated by the Board. The position of President and Chief Executive Officer may be held by the same person.

 

d. Vice Presidents. In the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the President, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated by the Board) shall perform the duties and have the powers of the President. Any one or more of the Vice Presidents may be given an additional designation of rank or function.

 

e. Secretary.

 

i) The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the stockholders, the Board and (as required) committees of the Board and shall record the proceedings of such meetings in books to be kept for that purpose. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and special meetings of the Board and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer or President. The Secretary shall have custody of the corporate seal of the Corporation and the Secretary, or any Assistant Secretary, shall have authority to affix the same to any instrument requiring it, and when so affixed, it may be attested by his or her signature or by the signature of such Assistant Secretary. The Board may give general authority to any other officer to affix the seal of the Corporation and to attest the affixing thereof by his or her signature.

 

ii) The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office of the Corporation or at the office of the Corporation’s transfer agent or registrar, if one has been appointed, a stock ledger, or duplicate stock ledger, showing the names of the stockholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each and, with respect to certificated shares, the number and date of certificates issued for the same and the number and date of certificates cancelled.

 

f. Assistant Secretaries. The Assistant Secretary or, if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board shall, in the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the Secretary, perform the duties and have the powers of the Secretary.

 

g. Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall perform all duties commonly incident to that office (including, without limitation, the care and custody of the funds and securities of the Corporation, which from time to time may come into the Chief Financial Officer’s hands and the deposit of the funds of the Corporation in such banks or trust companies as the Board, any Chief Executive Officer or the President may authorize).

 

h. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall, in the absence (or inability or refusal to act) of the Chief Financial Officer, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Chief Financial Officer.

 

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2. Term of Office; Removal; Vacancies. The elected officers of the Corporation shall be appointed by the Board and shall hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified by the Board or until their earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, or removal from office. Any officer may be removed, with or without cause, at any time by the Board. Any officer appointed by any Chief Executive Officer or President may also be removed, with or without cause, by any Chief Executive Officer or President, as the case may be, unless the Board otherwise provides. Any vacancy occurring in any elected office of the Corporation may be filled by the Board. Any vacancy occurring in any office appointed by any Chief Executive Officer or President may be filled by any Chief Executive Officer, or President, as the case may be, unless the Board then determines that such office shall thereupon be elected by the Board, in which case the Board shall elect such officer.

 

3. Other Officers. The Board may delegate the power to appoint such other officers and agents, and may also remove such officers and agents or delegate the power to remove same, as it shall from time to time deem necessary or desirable.

 

4. Multiple Officeholders; Stockholder and Director Officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person unless the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws otherwise provide. Officers need not be stockholders or residents of the State of Delaware.

 

ARTICLE VII
SHARES

 

1. Certificated and Uncertificated Shares. The shares of the Corporation may be certificated or uncertificated, subject to the sole discretion of the Board and the requirements of the DGCL.

 

2. Multiple Classes of Stock. If the Corporation shall be authorized to issue more than one class of stock or more than one series of any class, the Corporation shall (a) cause the powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights to be set forth in full or summarized on the face or back of any certificate that the Corporation issues to represent shares of such class or series of stock or (b) in the case of uncertificated shares, within a reasonable time after the issuance or transfer of such shares, send to the registered owner thereof a written notice containing the information required to be set forth on certificates as specified in clause (a) above; provided, however, that, except as otherwise provided by applicable law, in lieu of the foregoing requirements, there may be set forth on the face or back of such certificate or, in the case of uncertificated shares, on such written notice a statement that the Corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests the powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences or rights.

 

3. Signatures. Each certificate representing capital stock of the Corporation shall be signed by or in the name of the Corporation by (a) the Chairman of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer, the President or a Vice President and (b) the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, such certificate may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar on the date of issue.

 

4. Consideration and Payment for Shares.

 

a. Subject to applicable law and the Certificate of Incorporation, shares of stock may be issued for such consideration, having in the case of shares with par value a value not less than the par value thereof, and to such persons, as determined from time to time by the Board. The consideration may consist of any tangible or intangible property or any benefit to the Corporation including cash, promissory notes, services performed, contracts for services to be performed or other securities, or any combination thereof.

 

b. Subject to applicable law and the Certificate of Incorporation, shares may not be issued until the full amount of the consideration has been paid, unless upon the face or back of each certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares of capital stock or upon the books and records of the Corporation in the case of partly paid uncertificated shares, there shall have been set forth the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon up to and including the time said certificate representing certificated shares or said uncertificated shares are issued.

 

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5. Lost, Destroyed or Wrongfully Taken Certificates.

 

a. If an owner of a certificate representing shares claims that such certificate has been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, the Corporation shall issue a new certificate representing such shares or such shares in uncertificated form if the owner: (i) requests such a new certificate before the Corporation has notice that the certificate representing such shares has been acquired by a protected purchaser; (ii) if requested by the Corporation, delivers to the Corporation a bond sufficient to indemnify the Corporation against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the alleged loss, wrongful taking or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares; and (iii) satisfies other reasonable requirements imposed by the Corporation.

 

b. If a certificate representing shares has been lost, apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken, and the owner fails to notify the Corporation of that fact within a reasonable time after the owner has notice of such loss, apparent destruction or wrongful taking and the Corporation registers a transfer of such shares before receiving notification, the owner shall be precluded from asserting against the Corporation any claim for registering such transfer or a claim to a new certificate representing such shares or such shares in uncertificated form.

 

6. Transfer of Stock.

 

a. If a certificate representing shares of the Corporation is presented to the Corporation with an endorsement requesting the registration of transfer of such shares or an instruction is presented to the Corporation requesting the registration of transfer of uncertificated shares, the Corporation shall register the transfer as requested if:

 

i) in the case of certificated shares, the certificate representing such shares has been surrendered;

 

ii) (A) with respect to certificated shares, the endorsement is made by the person specified by the certificate as entitled to such shares; (B) with respect to uncertificated shares, an instruction is made by the registered owner of such uncertificated shares; or (C) with respect to certificated shares or uncertificated shares, the endorsement or instruction is made by any other appropriate person or by an agent who has actual authority to act on behalf of the appropriate person;

 

iii) the Corporation has received a guarantee of signature of the person signing such endorsement or instruction or such other reasonable assurance that the endorsement or instruction is genuine and authorized as the Corporation may request;

 

iv) the transfer does not violate any restriction on transfer imposed by the Corporation that is enforceable in accordance with Section 7.8(a); and

 

v) such other conditions for such transfer as shall be provided for under applicable law have been satisfied.

 

b. Whenever any transfer of shares shall be made for collateral security and not absolutely, the Corporation shall so record such fact in the entry of transfer if, when the certificate for such shares is presented to the Corporation for transfer or, if such shares are uncertificated, when the instruction for registration of transfer thereof is presented to the Corporation, both the transferor and transferee request the Corporation to do so.

 

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7. Registered Stockholders. Before due presentment for registration of transfer of a certificate representing shares of the Corporation or of an instruction requesting registration of transfer of uncertificated shares, the Corporation may treat the registered owner as the person exclusively entitled to inspect for any proper purpose the stock ledger and the other books and records of the Corporation, vote such shares, receive dividends or notifications with respect to such shares and otherwise exercise all the rights and powers of the owner of such shares, except that a person who is the beneficial owner of such shares (if held in a voting trust or by a nominee on behalf of such person) may, upon providing documentary evidence of beneficial ownership of such shares and satisfying such other conditions as are provided under applicable law, may also so inspect the books and records of the Corporation.

 

8. Effect of the Corporation’s Restriction on Transfer.

 

a. A written restriction on the transfer or registration of transfer of shares of the Corporation or on the amount of shares of the Corporation that may be owned by any person or group of persons, if permitted by the DGCL and noted conspicuously on the certificate representing such shares or, in the case of uncertificated shares, contained in a notice, offering circular or prospectus sent by the Corporation to the registered owner of such shares within a reasonable time prior to or after the issuance or transfer of such shares, may be enforced against the holder of such shares or any successor or transferee of the holder including an executor, administrator, trustee, guardian or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of the holder.

 

b. A restriction imposed by the Corporation on the transfer or the registration of shares of the Corporation or on the amount of shares of the Corporation that may be owned by any person or group of persons, even if otherwise lawful, is ineffective against a person without actual knowledge of such restriction unless: (i) the shares are certificated and such restriction is noted conspicuously on the certificate; or (ii) the shares are uncertificated and such restriction was contained in a notice, offering circular or prospectus sent by the Corporation to the registered owner of such shares within a reasonable time prior to or after the issuance or transfer of such shares.

 

9. Regulations. The Board shall have power and authority to make such additional rules and regulations, subject to any applicable requirement of law, as the Board may deem necessary and appropriate with respect to the issue, transfer or registration of transfer of shares of stock or certificates representing shares. The Board may appoint one or more transfer agents or registrars and may require for the validity thereof that certificates representing shares bear the signature of any transfer agent or registrar so appointed.

 

ARTICLE VIII
INDEMNIFICATION

 

1. Right to Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, the Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless each person who was or is made a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is otherwise involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (hereinafter a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, other enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to an employee benefit plan (hereinafter an “Indemnitee”), whether the basis of such proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent, or in any other capacity while serving as a director, officer, employee or agent, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes and penalties and amounts paid in settlement) reasonably incurred by such Indemnitee in connection with such proceeding; provided, however, that, except as provided in Section 8.3 with respect to proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification, the Corporation shall indemnify an Indemnitee in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such Indemnitee only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board.

 

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2. Right to Advancement of Expenses. In addition to the right to indemnification conferred in Section 8.1, an Indemnitee shall also have the right to be paid by the Corporation to the fullest extent not prohibited by applicable law the expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees) incurred in defending or otherwise participating in any such proceeding in advance of its final disposition (hereinafter an “advancement of expenses”); provided, however, that, if the DGCL requires, an advancement of expenses incurred by an Indemnitee in his or her capacity as a director or officer of the Corporation (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such Indemnitee, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) shall be made only upon the Corporation’s receipt of an undertaking (hereinafter an “undertaking”), by or on behalf of such Indemnitee, to repay all amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined that such Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article VIII or otherwise.

 

3. Right of Indemnitee to Bring Suit. If a claim under Section 8.1 or Section 8.2 is not paid in full by the Corporation within 60 days after a written claim therefor has been received by the Corporation, except in the case of a claim for an advancement of expenses, in which case the applicable period shall be 20 days, the Indemnitee may at any time thereafter bring suit against the Corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim. If successful in whole or in part in any such suit, or in a suit brought by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms of an undertaking, the Indemnitee shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting or defending such suit. In (a) any suit brought by the Indemnitee to enforce a right to indemnification hereunder (but not in a suit brought by an Indemnitee to enforce a right to an advancement of expenses) it shall be a defense that, and (b) in any suit brought by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms of an undertaking, the Corporation shall be entitled to recover such expenses upon a final judicial decision from which there is no further right to appeal (hereinafter a “final adjudication”) that, the Indemnitee has not met any applicable standard for indemnification set forth in the DGCL. Neither the failure of the Corporation (including its directors who are not parties to such action, a committee of such directors, independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such suit that indemnification of the Indemnitee is proper in the circumstances because the Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in the DGCL, nor an actual determination by the Corporation (including a determination by its directors who are not parties to such action, a committee of such directors, independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) that the Indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall create a presumption that the Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct or, in the case of such a suit brought by the Indemnitee, shall be a defense to such suit. In any suit brought by the Indemnitee to enforce a right to indemnification or to an advancement of expenses hereunder, or by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms of an undertaking, the burden of proving that the Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified, or to such advancement of expenses, under this Article VIII or otherwise shall be on the Corporation.

 

4. Non-Exclusivity of Rights. The rights provided to any Indemnitee pursuant to this Article VIII shall not be exclusive of any other right, which such Indemnitee may have or hereafter acquire under applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, an agreement, a vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise.

 

5. Insurance. The Corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and/or any director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any expense, liability or loss, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under the DGCL.

 

6. Indemnification of Other Persons. This Article VIII shall not limit the right of the Corporation to the extent and in the manner authorized or permitted by law to indemnify and to advance expenses to persons other than Indemnitees. Without limiting the foregoing, the Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Board, grant rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses to any employee or agent of the Corporation and to any other person who is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to an employee benefit plan, to the fullest extent of the provisions of this Article VIII with respect to the indemnification and advancement of expenses of Indemnitees under this Article VIII.

 

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7. Amendments. Any repeal or amendment of this Article VIII by the Board or the stockholders of the Corporation or by changes in applicable law, or the adoption of any other provision of these Bylaws inconsistent with this Article VIII, will, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be prospective only (except to the extent such amendment or change in applicable law permits the Corporation to provide broader indemnification rights to Indemnitees on a retroactive basis than permitted prior thereto), and will not in any way diminish or adversely affect any right or protection existing hereunder in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to such repeal or amendment or adoption of such inconsistent provision; provided however, that amendments or repeals of this Article VIII shall require the affirmative vote of the stockholders holding at least 66.7% of the voting power of all outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation..

 

8. Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Article VIII, (a) references to “other enterprise” shall include any employee benefit plan; (b) references to “fines” shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to an employee benefit plan; (c) references to “serving at the request of the Corporation” shall include any service that imposes duties on, or involves services by, a person with respect to any employee benefit plan, its participants, or beneficiaries; and (d) a person who acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall be deemed to have acted in a manner “not opposed to the best interest of the Corporation” for purposes of Section 145 of the DGCL.

 

9. Contract Rights. The rights provided to Indemnitees pursuant to this Article VIII shall be contract rights and such rights shall continue as to an Indemnitee who has ceased to be a director, officer, agent or employee and shall inure to the benefit of the Indemnitee’s heirs, executors and administrators.

 

10. Severability. If any provision or provisions of this Article VIII shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever: (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Article VIII shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby; and (b) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Article VIII (including, without limitation, each such portion of this Article VIII containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested by the provision held invalid, illegal or unenforceable.

 

ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS

 

1. Place of Meetings. If the place of any meeting of stockholders, the Board or committee of the Board for which notice is required under these Bylaws is not designated in the notice of such meeting, such meeting shall be held at the principal business office of the Corporation; provided, however, if the Board has, in its sole discretion, determined that a meeting shall not be held at any place, but instead shall be held by means of remote communication pursuant to Section 9.5 hereof, then such meeting shall not be held at any place.

 

2. Fixing Record Dates.

 

a.   In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board may fix a record date, which shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board, and which record date shall not be more than 60 nor less than 10 days before the date of such meeting. If the Board so fixes a date, such date shall also be the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting unless the Board determines, at the time it fixes such record date, that a later date on or before the date of the meeting shall be the date for making such determination. If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board may fix a new record date for the adjourned meeting, and in such case shall also fix as the record date for stockholders entitled to notice of such adjourned meeting the same or an earlier date as that fixed for determination of stockholders entitled to vote in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this Section 9.2(a) at the adjourned meeting.

 

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b. In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than 60 days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto.

 

3. Means of Giving Notice.

 

a. Notice to Directors. Whenever under applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws notice is required to be given to any director, such notice shall be given either (i) in writing and sent by mail, or by a nationally recognized delivery service, (ii) by means of facsimile telecommunication or other form of electronic transmission, or (iii) by oral notice given personally or by telephone. A notice to a director will be deemed given as follows: (i) if given by hand delivery, orally, or by telephone, when actually received by the director, (ii) if sent through the United States mail, when deposited in the United States mail, with postage and fees thereon prepaid, addressed to the director at the director’s address appearing on the records of the Corporation, (iii) if sent for next day delivery by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, when deposited with such service, with fees thereon prepaid, addressed to the director at the director’s address appearing on the records of the Corporation, (iv) if sent by facsimile telecommunication, when sent to the facsimile transmission number for such director appearing on the records of the Corporation, (v) if sent by electronic mail, when sent to the electronic mail address for such director appearing on the records of the Corporation, or (vi) if sent by any other form of electronic transmission, when sent to the address, location or number (as applicable) for such director appearing on the records of the Corporation.

 

b. Notice to Stockholders. Whenever under applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws notice is required to be given to any stockholder, such notice may be given (i) in writing and sent either by hand delivery, through the United States mail, or by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service for next day delivery, or (ii) by means of a form of electronic transmission consented to by the stockholder, to the extent permitted by, and subject to the conditions set forth in Section 232 of the DGCL. A notice to a stockholder shall be deemed given as follows: (i) if given by hand delivery, when actually received by the stockholder, (ii) if sent through the United States mail, when deposited in the United States mail, with postage and fees thereon prepaid, addressed to the stockholder at the stockholder’s address appearing on the stock ledger of the Corporation, (iii) if sent for next day delivery by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, when deposited with such service, with fees thereon prepaid, addressed to the stockholder at the stockholder’s address appearing on the stock ledger of the Corporation, and (iv) if given by a form of electronic transmission consented to by the stockholder to whom the notice is given and otherwise meeting the requirements set forth above, (A) if by facsimile transmission, when directed to a number at which the stockholder has consented to receive notice, (B) if by electronic mail, when directed to an electronic mail address at which the stockholder has consented to receive notice, (C) if by a posting on an electronic network together with separate notice to the stockholder of such specified posting, upon the later of (1) such posting and (2) the giving of such separate notice, and (D) if by any other form of electronic transmission, when directed to the stockholder. A stockholder may revoke such stockholder’s consent to receiving notice by means of electronic communication by giving written notice of such revocation to the Corporation. Any such consent shall be deemed revoked if (1) the Corporation is unable to deliver by electronic transmission two consecutive notices given by the Corporation in accordance with such consent and (2) such inability becomes known to the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or to the Corporation’s transfer agent, or other person responsible for the giving of notice; provided, however, the inadvertent failure to treat such inability as a revocation shall not invalidate any meeting or other action.

 

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c. Electronic Transmission. “Electronic transmission” means any form of communication, not directly involving the physical transmission of paper, that creates a record that may be retained, retrieved and reviewed by a recipient thereof, and that may be directly reproduced in paper form by such a recipient through an automated process, including but not limited to transmission by telex, facsimile telecommunication, electronic mail, telegram and cablegram.

 

d. Notice to Stockholders Sharing Same Address. Without limiting the manner by which notice otherwise may be given effectively by the Corporation to stockholders, any notice to stockholders given by the Corporation under any provision of the DGCL, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws shall be effective if given by a single written notice to stockholders who share an address if consented to by the stockholders at that address to whom such notice is given. A stockholder may revoke such stockholder’s consent by delivering written notice of such revocation to the Corporation. Any stockholder who fails to object in writing to the Corporation within 60 days of having been given written notice by the Corporation of its intention to send such a single written notice shall be deemed to have consented to receiving such single written notice.

 

e. Exceptions to Notice Requirements. Whenever notice is required to be given, under the DGCL, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, to any person with whom communication is unlawful, the giving of such notice to such person shall not be required and there shall be no duty to apply to any governmental authority or agency for a license or permit to give such notice to such person. Any action or meeting that shall be taken or held without notice to any such person with whom communication is unlawful shall have the same force and effect as if such notice had been duly given. In the event that the action taken by the Corporation is such as to require the filing of a certificate with the Secretary of State of Delaware, the certificate shall state, if such is the fact and if notice is required, that notice was given to all persons entitled to receive notice except such persons with whom communication is unlawful.

 

Whenever notice is required to be given by the Corporation, under any provision of the DGCL, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, to any stockholder to whom (1) notice of two consecutive annual meetings of stockholders and all notices of stockholder meetings or of the taking of action by written consent of stockholders without a meeting to such stockholder during the period between such two consecutive annual meetings, or (2) all, and at least two payments (if sent by first-class mail) of dividends or interest on securities during a 12-month period, have been mailed addressed to such stockholder at such stockholder’s address as shown on the records of the Corporation and have been returned undeliverable, the giving of such notice to such stockholder shall not be required. Any action or meeting that shall be taken or held without notice to such stockholder shall have the same force and effect as if such notice had been duly given. If any such stockholder shall deliver to the Corporation a written notice setting forth such stockholder’s then current address, the requirement that notice be given to such stockholder shall be reinstated. In the event that the action taken by the Corporation is such as to require the filing of a certificate with the Secretary of State of Delaware, the certificate need not state that notice was not given to persons to whom notice was not required to be given pursuant to Section 230(b) of the DGCL. The exception in subsection (1) of the first sentence of this paragraph to the requirement that notice be given shall not be applicable to any notice returned as undeliverable if the notice was given by electronic transmission.

 

4. Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice is required to be given under applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, a written waiver of such notice, signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to such required notice. All such waivers shall be kept with the books of the Corporation. Attendance at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a person attends for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting was not lawfully called or convened.

 

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5. Meeting Attendance via Remote Communication Equipment.

 

a. Stockholder Meetings. If authorized by the Board in its sole discretion, and subject to such guidelines and procedures as the Board may adopt, stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting and proxy holders not physically present at a meeting of stockholders may, by means of remote communication:

 

i) participate in a meeting of stockholders; and

 

ii) be deemed present in person and vote at a meeting of stockholders, whether such meeting is to be held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (A) the Corporation shall implement reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a stockholder or proxy holder, (B) the Corporation shall implement reasonable measures to provide such stockholders and proxy holders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and, if entitled to vote, to vote on matters submitted to the applicable stockholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (C) if any stockholder or proxy holder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such votes or other action shall be maintained by the Corporation.

 

b. Board Meetings. Unless otherwise restricted by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, members of the Board or any committee thereof may participate in a meeting of the Board or any committee thereof by means of conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other. Such participation in a meeting shall constitute presence in person at the meeting, except where a person participates in the meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting was not lawfully called or convened.

 

6. Dividends. The Board may from time to time declare, and the Corporation may pay, dividends (payable in cash, property or shares of the Corporation’s capital stock) on the Corporation’s outstanding shares of capital stock, subject to applicable law and the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

7. Reserves. The Board may set apart out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

 

8. Contracts and Negotiable Instruments. Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any contract, bond, deed, lease, mortgage or other instrument may be executed and delivered in the name and on behalf of the Corporation by such officer or officers or other employee or employees of the Corporation as the Board may from time to time authorize. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances as the Board may determine. The Chairman of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer or any Vice President may execute and deliver any contract, bond, deed, lease, mortgage or other instrument in the name and on behalf of the Corporation. Subject to any restrictions imposed by the Board, the Chairman of the Board , any Chief Executive Officer, President, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer or any Vice President may delegate powers to execute and deliver any contract, bond, deed, lease, mortgage or other instrument in the name and on behalf of the Corporation to other officers or employees of the Corporation under such person’s supervision and authority, it being understood, however, that any such delegation of power shall not relieve such officer of responsibility with respect to the exercise of such delegated power.

 

9. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board.

 

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10. Seal. The Board may adopt a corporate seal, which shall be in such form as the Board determines. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed, affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

11. Books and Records. The books and records of the Corporation may be kept within or outside the State of Delaware at such place or places as may from time to time be designated by the Board.

 

12. Resignation. Any director, committee member or officer may resign by giving notice thereof in writing or by electronic transmission to the Chairman of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer, the President or the Secretary. The resignation shall take effect at the time it is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of an event or events. Unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

 

13. Surety Bonds. Such officers, employees and agents of the Corporation (if any) as the Chairman of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer, President or the Board may direct, from time to time, shall be bonded for the faithful performance of their duties and for the restoration to the Corporation, in case of their death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal from office, of all books, papers, vouchers, money and other property of whatever kind in their possession or under their control belonging to the Corporation, in such amounts and by such surety companies as the Chairman of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer, President or the Board may determine. The premiums on such bonds shall be paid by the Corporation and the bonds so furnished shall be in the custody of the Secretary.

 

14. Securities of Other Corporations. Powers of attorney, proxies, waivers of notice of meeting, consents in writing and other instruments relating to securities owned by the Corporation may be executed in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation by the Chairman of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer, President, any Vice President or any officers authorized by the Board. Any such officer, may, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, take all such action as any such officer may deem advisable to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of security holders of any corporation in which the Corporation may own securities, or to consent in writing, in the name of the Corporation as such holder, to any action by such corporation, and at any such meeting or with respect to any such consent shall possess and may exercise any and all rights and power incident to the ownership of such securities and which, as the owner thereof, the Corporation might have exercised and possessed. The Board may from time to time confer like powers upon any other person or persons.

 

15. Amendments. The Board shall have the power to adopt, amend, alter or repeal the Bylaws. The affirmative vote of a majority of the Board shall be required to adopt, amend, alter or repeal the Bylaws. The Bylaws also may be adopted, amended, altered or repealed by the stockholders; provided, however, that in addition to any vote of the holders of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation required by applicable law or the Certificate of Incorporation, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power (except as otherwise provided in Section 8.7) of all outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, shall be required for the stockholders to adopt, amend, alter or repeal the Bylaws.

 

 

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Exhibit 10.11

 

 

 

April 11, 2023

 

Mr. Giri Devanur

 

Dear Giri:

 

This offer letter (the “Offer”) reflects the merger of reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. and reAlpha Tech Corp on March 24, 2023 (the “Merger”), with reAlpha Tech Corp. (“Tech Corp.”) being the surviving entity. The Offer will confirm our agreement (the “Agreement”) with respect to your employment as the Chief Executive Officer of Tech Corp., having its principal place of business at 6515 Longshore Loop #100, Dublin, OH 43017. This Agreement will become effective when fully executed as reflected by the date shown on the signature page attached hereto (the “Effective Date”) and following all contingencies below being met.

 

Your official start date with Tech Corp. is retroactive to the Merger date.

 

1. Title and Job Duties.

 

(a)Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Company agrees to employ you (“Employee”) as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (“CEO”) reporting to the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”). In his capacity as CEO, the Employee shall have the duties, authorities and responsibilities as set forth in the Company bylaws, or as designated from time to time by the Board, as applicable.

 

(b)Employee accepts such employment and agrees, during the term of his employment, to devote his full business and professional time and energy to the Company. The Employee agrees to carry out and abide by all lawful directions of the Board, as applicable.

 

(c)Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Employee shall not, without the written approval of the Board, as applicable, render services of a business or commercial nature on Employee’s own behalf or on behalf of any other person, firm, or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, during his employment hereunder; provided that the foregoing shall not prevent the Employee from: (i) serving on the boards of directors of non-profit organizations and, with the prior written approval from the Company, other for profit companies, (ii) participating in charitable, civic, educational, professional, community or industry affairs, and (iii) managing the Employee’s passive personal investments, so long as such activities in the aggregate do not materially interfere or conflict with the Employee’s duties hereunder or create a potential business or fiduciary conflict.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Salary and Additional Compensation.

 

(a)Base Salary. The Company shall pay to the Employee an annual base salary of $150,000 (the “Base Salary”), less applicable withholdings and deductions, in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll procedures. Upon a successful Nasdaq Follow-on Offering ($8M+ capital raised), the Employee’s annual base salary shall be adjusted to $250,000, as per the approval of the Company’s compensation committee.

 

(b)Discretionary Bonus. The Employee shall be eligible to earn a discretionary annual bonus of up to $75,000 (“Bonus”) based upon the achievement of pre-established performance targets, as per the approval of the Company’s compensation committee. Such Bonus shall be paid annually, less applicable withholdings and deductions.

 

3. Background Check. The Company may conduct a background or reference check (or both). If so, then Employee agrees to cooperate fully in those procedures, and this offer is subject to the Company’s approving the outcome of those checks, in the sole discretion of the Company.

 

4. Expenses. In accordance with Company policy, the Company shall reimburse the Employee for all reasonable business expenses properly and reasonably incurred and paid by the Employee in the performance of his duties under this Agreement upon the Employee’s presentment of detailed receipts in the form required by the Company’s policy.

 

5. Benefits.

 

(a)Vacation. Our unlimited vacation policy allows employees to take as much leave as they need. Employees need time to rest and enjoy themselves outside work. Putting a cap on this important time doesn’t help our effort to achieve high levels of employee satisfaction and productivity. This policy is based on mutual trust between employer and employee. It gives employees opportunities to work or take time off as they see fit if they keep fulfilling their duties.

 

(b)Health Insurance and Other Plans. The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Company’s medical and other employee benefit programs that are provided by the Company for its employees generally, at levels commensurate with the Employee’s position, in accordance with the provisions of any such plans, as the same may be in effect from time to time.

 

6. Term and Termination. The terms set forth in this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and shall remain in effect until termination by either party. Either party may terminate the Employee’s employment on an at-will basis at any time and for any reason or no reason, upon written notice to the other party. Company and Employee shall agree on a mutually acceptable start date, which shall be as promptly as practically possible following the Effective Date of this Agreement.

 

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7. Confidentiality Agreement.

 

(a)Employee understands that during his employment with the Company, he may have access to unpublished and otherwise confidential information both of a technical and non-technical nature, relating to the business of the Company, Tech Corp, each of their affiliates, or its and their customers, vendors or other third parties, including, without limitation, any of their actual or anticipated business, research or development, any of their technology or the implementation or exploitation thereof, including, without limitation, information Employee and others have collected, obtained or created, information pertaining to customers, accounts, vendors, prices, costs, materials, processes, codes, material results, technology, system designs, system specifications, materials of construction, trade secrets and equipment designs, including information disclosed to the Company by others under agreements to hold such information confidential (collectively, the “Confidential Information”). Employee agrees to observe all Company policies and procedures concerning such Confidential Information. Employee further agrees not to disclose or use, either during his employment or at any time thereafter, any Confidential Information for any purpose, including, without limitation, any competitive purpose, unless authorized to do so by the Company in writing, except that he may disclose and use such information in the good faith performance of his duties for the Company. Employee’s obligations under this Agreement will continue with respect to Confidential Information, whether or not his employment is terminated, until such information becomes generally available from public sources through no fault of the Employee or any representative of Employee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, Employee shall be permitted to disclose Confidential Information as may be required by a subpoena or other governmental order, provided that he first notifies the Company of such subpoena, order or other requirement and such that the Company has the opportunity to obtain a protective order or other appropriate remedy.

 

(b)During Employee’s employment with the Company, upon the Company’s request, or upon the termination of his employment for any reason, Employee will promptly deliver to the Company all documents, records, files, notebooks, manuals, letters, notes, reports, customer and supplier lists, cost and profit data, e-mail, apparatus, computers, smartphones, hardware, software, drawings, blueprints, and any other material belonging to the Company or any of its customers, including all materials pertaining to Confidential Information developed by Employee or others, and all copies of such materials, whether of a technical, business or fiscal nature, whether on the hard drive of a laptop or desktop computer, in hard copy, disk or any other format, which are in his possession, custody or control. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 6 to the contrary, Employee shall not be required to return to the Company apparatuses, computers, smartphones, or other devices that are owned by Employee and not by the Company, but Employee may be required to deliver such devices to the Company or its designee for a period during which the Company shall delete from such devices Confidential Information of the Company or their affiliates, if any.

 

8. Assignment of Intellectual Property.

 

(a)The Employee will promptly disclose to the Company any idea, invention, discovery, or improvement, whether patentable or not (“Creations”), conceived or made by him alone or with others at any time during his employment with the Company or its affiliates. Employee agrees that the Company owns any such Creations, conceived, or made by Employee alone or with others at any time during his employment, and Employee hereby assigns and agrees to assign to the Company all moral or other rights he has or may acquire therein and agrees to execute any and all applications, assignments and other instruments relating thereto which the Company deems necessary or desirable. Employee hereby waives and relinquishes all moral rights he has or may acquire in the Creations and agrees to execute any and all other waivers and instruments relating thereto which the Company deems necessary or desirable. These obligations shall continue beyond the termination of his employment with respect to Creations and derivatives of such Creations conceived or made during his employment with the Company. The Company and Employee understand that the obligation to assign Creations to the Company shall not apply to any Creation which is developed entirely on his own time without using any of the Company’s equipment, supplies, facilities, and/or Confidential Information unless such Creation (i) relates in any way to the business or to the current or anticipated research or development of the Company, or (ii) results in any way from his work at the Company.

 

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(b)In any jurisdiction in which moral rights cannot be assigned, Employee hereby waives any such moral rights and any similar or analogous rights under the applicable laws of any state or country of the world that Employee may have in connection with the Creations, and to the extent such waiver is unenforceable, hereby covenants and agrees not to bring any claim, suit or other legal proceeding against the Company or any of its affiliates claiming that Employee’s moral rights have been violated.

 

(c)Employee agrees to CEOperate fully with the Company both during and after his employment with the Company, with respect to the procurement, maintenance and enforcement of copyrights, patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights (both in the United States and foreign countries) relating to such Creations. The Employee shall sign all papers, including, without limitation, copyright applications, patent applications, declarations, oaths, formal assignments, assignments of priority rights and powers of attorney, which the Company may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Creations. Employee further agrees that if the Company is unable, after reasonable effort, to secure Employee’s signature on any such papers, any officer of the Company shall be entitled to execute such papers as his agent and attorney-in-fact and the Employee hereby irrevocably designates and appoints each officer of the Company as his agent and attorney-in-fact to execute any such papers on his behalf and to take any and all actions as the Company may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Creations, under the conditions described in this paragraph.

 

9. Non-Competition Agreement.

 

(a)The Employee will not, for a period of two (2) years following the termination of his employment for any reason (the “Restricted Period”), directly or indirectly, for himself or on behalf of or in conjunction with any other person or entity, engage in, invest in or otherwise participate in (whether as an owner, employee, officer, director, manager, consultant, independent contractor, agent, partner, advisor, or in any other capacity) any business of a short-term rental business competitor (such business, the “Restricted Business”). Notwithstanding the above, the foregoing covenant shall not be deemed to prohibit the acquisition as a passive investment of not more than five percent (5%) of the capital stock of a competing business whose stock is traded on a national securities exchange or over-the-counter and shall not be deemed to prohibit the acquisition of any shares of capital stock of Company.

 

(b)During the Restricted Period, the Employee will not directly or indirectly, for himself or on behalf of or in conjunction with any other person or entity, (i) solicit or hire (or assist or encourage any other person or entity to solicit or hire), or otherwise interfere in any manner with any employee, advertiser or strategic partner of the Company (each, a “Restricted Entity”), other than by general public advertisement or other such general solicitation not specifically targeted at any such person, (ii) induce or request any customer of any Restricted Entity to reduce, cancel or terminate its business with such Restricted Entity or otherwise interfere in any manner in any Restricted Entity’s business relationship with any of its customers, or (iii) solicit or accept business from any customer of any Restricted Entity in connection with a Restricted Business.

 

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(c)The Employee agrees that the foregoing covenants are reasonable with respect to their duration, geographic area, and scope. If a judicial determination is made that any provision of this Section 8 constitutes an unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable restriction against the Employee, then the provisions of this Section 8 shall be rendered void with respect to the Employee only to the extent such judicial determination finds such provisions to be unenforceable. In that regard, any judicial authority construing this Section 8 shall be empowered to sever any prohibited business activity, time period or geographical area from the coverage of any such agreements and to apply the remaining provisions of this Section 8 to the remaining business activities, time periods and/or geographical areas not so severed. Moreover, in the event that any provision, or the application thereof, of this Section 8 is determined not to be specifically enforceable, the Company may be entitled to recover monetary damages as a result of the breach of such agreement.

 

(d)For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Restricted Area” means any geographical area in which a material amount of the business of the Company is conducted or pursued at any time during the Restricted Period.

 

10. Representation and Warranty. The Employee represents and warrants to the Company that Employee is not subject to any agreement restricting his ability to enter into this Agreement and fully carry out his duties and responsibilities hereunder. The Employee hereby indemnifies and holds the Company harmless against any losses, claims, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), damages or liabilities incurred by the Company as a result of a breach of the foregoing representation and warranty.

 

11. Notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given to any of the parties hereto shall be deemed to have been given if personally delivered, or if sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, and addressed as follows:

 

If to the Employee, to:

 

the address shown on the records of the Company.

Email: ____________________________________

 

If to the Company, to:

 

c/o reAlpha Tech Corp.

6515 Longshore Loop #100

Dublin, OH 43017

Email: mike@realpha.com

 

Either party’s notice address may be changed at any time immediately upon delivery of written notice to the other party, which may be by U.S. mail, courier, or electronic mail.

 

12. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is declared void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect.

 

13. Governing Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to the conflict of law provisions thereof. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court in Ohio over any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably agrees that all claims in respect of such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such Ohio state or Federal court. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent legally possible, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding.

 

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14. Waiver. The waiver by any of the parties hereto of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. The failure of a party to insist upon strict adherence to any provision of this Agreement on one or more occasions shall not be considered a waiver or deprive that party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. Any waiver must be in writing.

 

15. Injunctive Relief. Without limiting the remedies available to the Company, Employee acknowledges that a breach of any of the covenants contained in Sections 6, 7 or 8 would result in material irreparable injury to the goodwill of the Company for which there is no adequate remedy at law, that it will not be possible to measure damages for such injuries precisely and that, in the event of such a breach or threat thereof, the Company shall be entitled, without the requirement to post bond or other security, to obtain a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction restraining Employee from engaging in activities prohibited by this Agreement or such other relief as may be required to specifically enforce any of the covenants in Section 6, 7 or 8 of this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity.

 

16. Assignment. This Agreement is a personal contract, and the Employee may not sell, transfer, assign, pledge or hypothecate his rights, interests, and obligations hereunder. Except as otherwise expressly provided, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Employee and his personal representatives and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns

 

17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with any Exhibits attached hereto) embodies all of the representations, warranties, and agreements between the parties hereto relating to the Employee’s employment with the Company. No other representations, warranties, covenants, understandings, or agreements exist between the parties hereto relating to the Employee’s employment. This Agreement shall supersede all prior agreements, written or oral, relating to the Employee’s employment. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by a writing signed by each of the parties hereto.

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

 

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Company:  
   
By: /s/ Mike Logozzo  
   
Mike Logozzo  
Authorized Signatory  
   
Agreed to and Accepted by Employee:  
   
/s/ Giri Devanur  
Giri Devanur  
   
Date: 04/11/23  

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.12

 

 

 

April 11, 2023

 

Mr. Mike Logozzo

 

Dear Mike:

 

This offer letter (the “Offer”) reflects the merger of reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. and reAlpha Tech Corp on March 24, 2023 (the “Merger”), with reAlpha Tech Corp. (“Tech Corp.”) being the surviving entity. The Offer will confirm our agreement (the “Agreement”) with respect to your employment as the Chief Financial Officer of Tech Corp., having its principal place of business at 6515 Longshore Loop #100, Dublin, OH 43017. This Agreement will become effective when fully executed as reflected by the date shown on the signature page attached hereto (the “Effective Date”) and following all contingencies below being met.

 

Your official start date with Tech Corp. is retroactive to the Merger date.

 

1. Title and Job Duties.

 

(a)Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Company agrees to employ you (“Employee”) as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company (“CFO”) reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Tech Corp. (the “CEO”), if any, or if there is no CEO, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”). In his capacity as CFO, the Employee shall have the duties, authorities and responsibilities as set forth in the Company bylaws, or as designated from time to time by the CEO or Board, as applicable.

 

(b)Employee accepts such employment and agrees, during the term of his employment, to devote his full business and professional time and energy to the Company. The Employee agrees to carry out and abide by all lawful directions of the CEO or the Board, as applicable.

 

(c)Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Employee shall not, without the written approval of the CEO or the Board, as applicable, render services of a business or commercial nature on Employee’s own behalf or on behalf of any other person, firm, or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, during his employment hereunder; provided that the foregoing shall not prevent the Employee from: (i) serving on the boards of directors of non-profit organizations and, with the prior written approval from the Company, other for profit companies, (ii) participating in charitable, civic, educational, professional, community or industry affairs, and (iii) managing the Employee’s passive personal investments, so long as such activities in the aggregate do not materially interfere or conflict with the Employee’s duties hereunder or create a potential business or fiduciary conflict.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Salary and Additional Compensation.

 

(a)Base Salary. The Company shall pay to the Employee an annual base salary of $140,000 (the “Base Salary”), less applicable withholdings and deductions, in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll procedures. Upon a successful Nasdaq Follow-on Offering ($8M+ capital raised), the Employee’s annual base salary shall be adjusted to $250,000, as per the approval of the Company’s compensation committee.

 

(b)Discretionary Bonus. The Employee shall be eligible to earn a discretionary annual bonus of up to $75,000 (“Bonus”) based upon the achievement of pre-established performance targets, as per the approval of the Company’s compensation committee. Such Bonus shall be paid annually, less applicable withholdings and deductions.

 

3. Background Check. The Company may conduct a background or reference check (or both). If so, then Employee agrees to cooperate fully in those procedures, and this offer is subject to the Company’s approving the outcome of those checks, in the sole discretion of the Company.

 

4. Expenses. In accordance with Company policy, the Company shall reimburse the Employee for all reasonable business expenses properly and reasonably incurred and paid by the Employee in the performance of his duties under this Agreement upon the Employee’s presentment of detailed receipts in the form required by the Company’s policy.

 

5. Benefits.

 

(a)Vacation. Our unlimited vacation policy allows employees to take as much leave as they need. Employees need time to rest and enjoy themselves outside work. Putting a cap on this important time doesn’t help our effort to achieve high levels of employee satisfaction and productivity. This policy is based on mutual trust between employer and employee. It gives employees opportunities to work or take time off as they see fit if they keep fulfilling their duties.

 

(b)Health Insurance and Other Plans. The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Company’s medical and other employee benefit programs that are provided by the Company for its employees generally, at levels commensurate with the Employee’s position, in accordance with the provisions of any such plans, as the same may be in effect from time to time.

 

6. Term and Termination. The terms set forth in this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and shall remain in effect until termination by either party. Either party may terminate the Employee’s employment on an at-will basis at any time and for any reason or no reason, upon written notice to the other party. Company and Employee shall agree on a mutually acceptable start date, which shall be as promptly as practically possible following the Effective Date of this Agreement.

 

7. Confidentiality Agreement.

 

(a)Employee understands that during his employment with the Company, he may have access to unpublished and otherwise confidential information both of a technical and non-technical nature, relating to the business of the Company, Tech Corp, each of their affiliates, or its and their customers, vendors or other third parties, including, without limitation, any of their actual or anticipated business, research or development, any of their technology or the implementation or exploitation thereof, including, without limitation, information Employee and others have collected, obtained or created, information pertaining to customers, accounts, vendors, prices, costs, materials, processes, codes, material results, technology, system designs, system specifications, materials of construction, trade secrets and equipment designs, including information disclosed to the Company by others under agreements to hold such information confidential (collectively, the “Confidential Information”). Employee agrees to observe all Company policies and procedures concerning such Confidential Information. Employee further agrees not to disclose or use, either during his employment or at any time thereafter, any Confidential Information for any purpose, including, without limitation, any competitive purpose, unless authorized to do so by the Company in writing, except that he may disclose and use such information in the good faith performance of his duties for the Company. Employee’s obligations under this Agreement will continue with respect to Confidential Information, whether or not his employment is terminated, until such information becomes generally available from public sources through no fault of the Employee or any representative of Employee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, Employee shall be permitted to disclose Confidential Information as may be required by a subpoena or other governmental order, provided that he first notifies the Company of such subpoena, order or other requirement and such that the Company has the opportunity to obtain a protective order or other appropriate remedy.

 

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(b)During Employee’s employment with the Company, upon the Company’s request, or upon the termination of his employment for any reason, Employee will promptly deliver to the Company all documents, records, files, notebooks, manuals, letters, notes, reports, customer and supplier lists, cost and profit data, e-mail, apparatus, computers, smartphones, hardware, software, drawings, blueprints, and any other material belonging to the Company or any of its customers, including all materials pertaining to Confidential Information developed by Employee or others, and all copies of such materials, whether of a technical, business or fiscal nature, whether on the hard drive of a laptop or desktop computer, in hard copy, disk or any other format, which are in his possession, custody or control. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 6 to the contrary, Employee shall not be required to return to the Company apparatuses, computers, smartphones, or other devices that are owned by Employee and not by the Company, but Employee may be required to deliver such devices to the Company or its designee for a period during which the Company shall delete from such devices Confidential Information of the Company or their affiliates, if any.

 

8. Assignment of Intellectual Property.

 

(a)The Employee will promptly disclose to the Company any idea, invention, discovery, or improvement, whether patentable or not (“Creations”), conceived or made by him alone or with others at any time during his employment with the Company or its affiliates. Employee agrees that the Company owns any such Creations, conceived, or made by Employee alone or with others at any time during his employment, and Employee hereby assigns and agrees to assign to the Company all moral or other rights he has or may acquire therein and agrees to execute any and all applications, assignments and other instruments relating thereto which the Company deems necessary or desirable. Employee hereby waives and relinquishes all moral rights he has or may acquire in the Creations and agrees to execute any and all other waivers and instruments relating thereto which the Company deems necessary or desirable. These obligations shall continue beyond the termination of his employment with respect to Creations and derivatives of such Creations conceived or made during his employment with the Company. The Company and Employee understand that the obligation to assign Creations to the Company shall not apply to any Creation which is developed entirely on his own time without using any of the Company’s equipment, supplies, facilities, and/or Confidential Information unless such Creation (i) relates in any way to the business or to the current or anticipated research or development of the Company, or (ii) results in any way from his work at the Company.

 

(b)In any jurisdiction in which moral rights cannot be assigned, Employee hereby waives any such moral rights and any similar or analogous rights under the applicable laws of any state or country of the world that Employee may have in connection with the Creations, and to the extent such waiver is unenforceable, hereby covenants and agrees not to bring any claim, suit or other legal proceeding against the Company or any of its affiliates claiming that Employee’s moral rights have been violated.

 

(c)Employee agrees to cooperate fully with the Company both during and after his employment with the Company, with respect to the procurement, maintenance and enforcement of copyrights, patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights (both in the United States and foreign countries) relating to such Creations. The Employee shall sign all papers, including, without limitation, copyright applications, patent applications, declarations, oaths, formal assignments, assignments of priority rights and powers of attorney, which the Company may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Creations. Employee further agrees that if the Company is unable, after reasonable effort, to secure Employee’s signature on any such papers, any officer of the Company shall be entitled to execute such papers as his agent and attorney-in-fact and the Employee hereby irrevocably designates and appoints each officer of the Company as his agent and attorney-in-fact to execute any such papers on his behalf and to take any and all actions as the Company may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Creations, under the conditions described in this paragraph.

 

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9. Non-Competition Agreement.

 

(a)The Employee will not, for a period of two (2) years following the termination of his employment for any reason (the “Restricted Period”), directly or indirectly, for himself or on behalf of or in conjunction with any other person or entity, engage in, invest in or otherwise participate in (whether as an owner, employee, officer, director, manager, consultant, independent contractor, agent, partner, advisor, or in any other capacity) any business of a short-term rental business competitor (such business, the “Restricted Business”). Notwithstanding the above, the foregoing covenant shall not be deemed to prohibit the acquisition as a passive investment of not more than five percent (5%) of the capital stock of a competing business whose stock is traded on a national securities exchange or over-the-counter and shall not be deemed to prohibit the acquisition of any shares of capital stock of Company.

 

(b)During the Restricted Period, the Employee will not directly or indirectly, for himself or on behalf of or in conjunction with any other person or entity, (i) solicit or hire (or assist or encourage any other person or entity to solicit or hire), or otherwise interfere in any manner with any employee, advertiser or strategic partner of the Company (each, a “Restricted Entity”), other than by general public advertisement or other such general solicitation not specifically targeted at any such person, (ii) induce or request any customer of any Restricted Entity to reduce, cancel or terminate its business with such Restricted Entity or otherwise interfere in any manner in any Restricted Entity’s business relationship with any of its customers, or (iii) solicit or accept business from any customer of any Restricted Entity in connection with a Restricted Business.

 

(c)The Employee agrees that the foregoing covenants are reasonable with respect to their duration, geographic area, and scope. If a judicial determination is made that any provision of this Section 8 constitutes an unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable restriction against the Employee, then the provisions of this Section 8 shall be rendered void with respect to the Employee only to the extent such judicial determination finds such provisions to be unenforceable. In that regard, any judicial authority construing this Section 8 shall be empowered to sever any prohibited business activity, time period or geographical area from the coverage of any such agreements and to apply the remaining provisions of this Section 8 to the remaining business activities, time periods and/or geographical areas not so severed. Moreover, in the event that any provision, or the application thereof, of this Section 8 is determined not to be specifically enforceable, the Company may be entitled to recover monetary damages as a result of the breach of such agreement.

 

(d)For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Restricted Area” means any geographical area in which a material amount of the business of the Company is conducted or pursued at any time during the Restricted Period.

 

10. Representation and Warranty. The Employee represents and warrants to the Company that Employee is not subject to any agreement restricting his ability to enter into this Agreement and fully carry out his duties and responsibilities hereunder. The Employee hereby indemnifies and holds the Company harmless against any losses, claims, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), damages or liabilities incurred by the Company as a result of a breach of the foregoing representation and warranty.

 

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11. Notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given to any of the parties hereto shall be deemed to have been given if personally delivered, or if sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, and addressed as follows:

 

  If to the Employee, to:
   
  the address shown on the records of the Company.

  Email:    

 

  If to the Company, to:
   
  c/o reAlpha Tech Corp.
  6515 Longshore Loop #100
  Dublin, OH 43017
  Email: giri@realpha.com

 

Either party’s notice address may be changed at any time immediately upon delivery of written notice to the other party, which may be by U.S. mail, courier, or electronic mail.

 

12. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is declared void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect.

 

13. Governing Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to the conflict of law provisions thereof. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court in Ohio over any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably agrees that all claims in respect of such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such Ohio state or Federal court. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent legally possible, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding.

 

14. Waiver. The waiver by any of the parties hereto of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. The failure of a party to insist upon strict adherence to any provision of this Agreement on one or more occasions shall not be considered a waiver or deprive that party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. Any waiver must be in writing.

 

15. Injunctive Relief. Without limiting the remedies available to the Company, Employee acknowledges that a breach of any of the covenants contained in Sections 6, 7 or 8 would result in material irreparable injury to the goodwill of the Company for which there is no adequate remedy at law, that it will not be possible to measure damages for such injuries precisely and that, in the event of such a breach or threat thereof, the Company shall be entitled, without the requirement to post bond or other security, to obtain a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction restraining Employee from engaging in activities prohibited by this Agreement or such other relief as may be required to specifically enforce any of the covenants in Section 6, 7 or 8 of this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity.

 

16. Assignment. This Agreement is a personal contract, and the Employee may not sell, transfer, assign, pledge or hypothecate his rights, interests, and obligations hereunder. Except as otherwise expressly provided, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Employee and his personal representatives and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns

 

17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with any Exhibits attached hereto) embodies all of the representations, warranties, and agreements between the parties hereto relating to the Employee’s employment with the Company. No other representations, warranties, covenants, understandings, or agreements exist between the parties hereto relating to the Employee’s employment. This Agreement shall supersede all prior agreements, written or oral, relating to the Employee’s employment. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by a writing signed by each of the parties hereto.

 

[Signature page follows.

 

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Company:  
   
By: /s/ Giri Devanur  
   
Giri Devanur  
Authorized Signatory  
   

Agreed to and Accepted by Employee:

 
   
/s/ Mike Logozzo  
Mike Logozzo  
   
Date: 04/11/23  

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.13

 

 

April 14, 2023

 

Ms. Christie Currie

 

Dear Christie:

 

This offer letter (the “Offer”) reflects the merger of reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. and reAlpha Tech Corp on March 24, 2023 (the “Merger”), with reAlpha Tech Corp. (“Tech Corp.”) being the surviving entity. The Offer will confirm our agreement (the “Agreement”) with respect to your employment as the Chief Marketing Officer of Tech Corp., having its principal place of business at 6515 Longshore Loop #100, Dublin, OH 43017. This Agreement will become effective when fully executed as reflected by the date shown on the signature page attached hereto (the “Effective Date”) and following all contingencies below being met.

 

Your official start date with Tech Corp. is retroactive to the Merger date.

 

1. Title and Job Duties.

 

(a)Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Company agrees to employ you (“Employee”) as the Chief Marketing Officer of the Company (“CMO”) reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Tech Corp. (the “CEO”), if any, or if there is no CEO, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”). In her capacity as CMO, the Employee shall have the duties, authorities and responsibilities as set forth in the Company bylaws, or as designated from time to time by the CEO or Board, as applicable.

 

(b)Employee accepts such employment and agrees, during the term of her employment, to devote her full business and professional time and energy to the Company, except as permitted under paragraph 1(c). The Employee agrees to carry out and abide by all lawful directions of the CEO or the Board, as applicable.

 

(c)Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Employee shall not, without the written approval of the CEO or the Board, as applicable, render services of a business or commercial nature in any related industries, whether for compensation or otherwise, during her employment hereunder; provided that the foregoing shall not prevent the Employee from: (i) serving on the boards of directors of non-profit organizations and, with the prior written approval from the Company, other for profit companies, (ii) participating in charitable, civic, educational, professional, community or industry affairs, and (iii) managing the Employee’s passive personal investments, so long as such activities in the aggregate do not materially interfere or conflict with the Employee’s duties hereunder or create a potential business or fiduciary conflict.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Salary and Additional Compensation.

 

(a)Base Salary. The Company shall pay to the Employee an annual base salary of $100,000 (the “Base Salary”), less applicable withholdings and deductions, in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll procedures. Upon a successful Nasdaq Follow-on Offering ($8M+ capital raised), the Employee’s annual base salary shall be adjusted to $175,000, as per the approval of the Company’s compensation committee.

 

(b)Discretionary Bonus. The Employee shall be eligible to earn a discretionary annual bonus of up to $25,000 (“Bonus”) based upon the achievement of pre-established performance targets, as per the approval of the Company’s compensation committee. Such Bonus shall be paid annually, less applicable withholdings and deductions.

 

3. Background Check. The Company may conduct a background or reference check (or both). If so, then Employee agrees to cooperate fully in those procedures, and this offer is subject to the Company’s approving the outcome of those checks, in the sole discretion of the Company.

 

4. Expenses. In accordance with Company policy, the Company shall reimburse the Employee for all reasonable business expenses properly and reasonably incurred and paid by the Employee in the performance of her duties under this Agreement upon the Employee’s presentment of detailed receipts in the form required by the Company’s policy.

 

5. Benefits.

 

(a)Vacation. Our unlimited vacation policy allows employees to take as much leave as they need. Employees need time to rest and enjoy themselves outside work. Putting a cap on this important time doesn’t help our effort to achieve high levels of employee satisfaction and productivity. This policy is based on mutual trust between employer and employee. It gives employees opportunities to work or take time off as they see fit if they keep fulfilling their duties.

 

(b)Health Insurance and Other Plans. The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Company’s medical and other employee benefit programs that are provided by the Company for its employees generally, at levels commensurate with the Employee’s position, in accordance with the provisions of any such plans, as the same may be in effect from time to time.

 

6. Term and Termination. The terms set forth in this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and shall remain in effect until termination by either party. Either party may terminate the Employee’s employment on an at-will basis at any time and for any reason or no reason, upon written notice to the other party. Company and Employee shall agree on a mutually acceptable start date, which shall be as promptly as practically possible following the Effective Date of this Agreement.

 

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7. Confidentiality Agreement.

 

(a)Employee understands that during her employment with the Company, she may have access to unpublished and otherwise confidential information both of a technical and non-technical nature, relating to the business of the Company, Tech Corp, each of their affiliates, or its and their customers, vendors or other third parties, including, without limitation, any of their actual or anticipated business, research or development, any of their technology or the implementation or exploitation thereof, including, without limitation, information Employee and others have collected, obtained or created, information pertaining to customers, accounts, vendors, prices, costs, materials, processes, codes, material results, technology, system designs, system specifications, materials of construction, trade secrets and equipment designs, including information disclosed to the Company by others under agreements to hold such information confidential (collectively, the “Confidential Information”). Employee agrees to observe all Company policies and procedures concerning such Confidential Information. Employee further agrees not to disclose or use, either during her employment or at any time thereafter, any Confidential Information for any purpose, including, without limitation, any competitive purpose, unless authorized to do so by the Company in writing, except that she may disclose and use such information in the good faith performance of her duties for the Company. Employee’s obligations under this Agreement will continue with respect to Confidential Information, whether or not her employment is terminated, until such information becomes generally available from public sources through no fault of the Employee or any representative of Employee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, Employee shall be permitted to disclose Confidential Information as may be required by a subpoena or other governmental order, provided that she first notifies the Company of such subpoena, order or other requirement and such that the Company has the opportunity to obtain a protective order or other appropriate remedy.

 

(b)During Employee’s employment with the Company, upon the Company’s request, or upon the termination of her employment for any reason, Employee will promptly deliver to the Company all documents, records, files, notebooks, manuals, letters, notes, reports, customer and supplier lists, cost and profit data, e-mail, apparatus, computers, smartphones, hardware, software, drawings, blueprints, and any other material belonging to the Company or any of its customers, including all materials pertaining to Confidential Information developed by Employee or others, and all copies of such materials, whether of a technical, business or fiscal nature, whether on the hard drive of a laptop or desktop computer, in hard copy, disk or any other format, which are in her possession, custody or control. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 6 to the contrary, Employee shall not be required to return to the Company apparatuses, computers, smartphones, or other devices that are owned by Employee and not by the Company, but Employee may be required to deliver such devices to the Company or its designee for a period during which the Company shall delete from such devices Confidential Information of the Company or their affiliates, if any.

 

8. Assignment of Intellectual Property.

 

(a)The Employee will promptly disclose to the Company any idea, invention, discovery, or improvement, whether patentable or not (“Creations”), conceived or made by her alone or with others at any time during her employment with the Company or its affiliates. Employee agrees that the Company owns any such Creations, conceived, or made by Employee alone or with others at any time during her employment, and Employee hereby assigns and agrees to assign to the Company all moral or other rights she has or may acquire therein and agrees to execute any and all applications, assignments and other instruments relating thereto which the Company deems necessary or desirable. Employee hereby waives and relinquishes all moral rights she has or may acquire in the Creations and agrees to execute any and all other waivers and instruments relating thereto which the Company deems necessary or desirable. These obligations shall continue beyond the termination of her employment with respect to Creations and derivatives of such Creations conceived or made during her employment with the Company. The Company and Employee understand that the obligation to assign Creations to the Company shall not apply to any Creation which is developed entirely on her own time without using any of the Company’s equipment, supplies, facilities, and/or Confidential Information unless such Creation (i) relates in any way to the business or to the current or anticipated research or development of the Company, or (ii) results in any way from her work at the Company.

 

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(b)In any jurisdiction in which moral rights cannot be assigned, Employee hereby waives any such moral rights and any similar or analogous rights under the applicable laws of any state or country of the world that Employee may have in connection with the Creations, and to the extent such waiver is unenforceable, hereby covenants and agrees not to bring any claim, suit or other legal proceeding against the Company or any of its affiliates claiming that Employee’s moral rights have been violated.

 

(c)Employee agrees to cooperate fully with the Company both during and after her employment with the Company, with respect to the procurement, maintenance and enforcement of copyrights, patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights (both in the United States and foreign countries) relating to such Creations. The Employee shall sign all papers, including, without limitation, copyright applications, patent applications, declarations, oaths, formal assignments, assignments of priority rights and powers of attorney, which the Company may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Creations. Employee further agrees that if the Company is unable, after reasonable effort, to secure Employee’s signature on any such papers, any officer of the Company shall be entitled to execute such papers as her agent and attorney-in-fact and the Employee hereby irrevocably designates and appoints each officer of the Company as her agent and attorney-in-fact to execute any such papers on her behalf and to take any and all actions as the Company may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Creations, under the conditions described in this paragraph.

 

9. Non-Competition Agreement.

 

(a)The Employee will not, for a period of two (2) years following the termination of her employment for any reason (the “Restricted Period”), directly or indirectly, for himself or on behalf of or in conjunction with any other person or entity, engage in, invest in or otherwise participate in (whether as an owner, employee, officer, director, manager, consultant, independent contractor, agent, partner, advisor, or in any other capacity) any business of a short-term rental business competitor (such business, the “Restricted Business”). Notwithstanding the above, the foregoing covenant shall not be deemed to prohibit the acquisition as a passive investment of not more than five percent (5%) of the capital stock of a competing business whose stock is traded on a national securities exchange or over-the-counter and shall not be deemed to prohibit the acquisition of any shares of capital stock of Company.

 

(b)During the Restricted Period, the Employee will not directly or indirectly, for himself or on behalf of or in conjunction with any other person or entity, (i) solicit or hire (or assist or encourage any other person or entity to solicit or hire), or otherwise interfere in any manner with any employee, advertiser or strategic partner of the Company (each, a “Restricted Entity”), other than by general public advertisement or other such general solicitation not specifically targeted at any such person, (ii) induce or request any customer of any Restricted Entity to reduce, cancel or terminate its business with such Restricted Entity or otherwise interfere in any manner in any Restricted Entity’s business relationship with any of its customers, or (iii) solicit or accept business from any customer of any Restricted Entity in connection with a Restricted Business.

 

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(c)The Employee agrees that the foregoing covenants are reasonable with respect to their duration, geographic area, and scope. If a judicial determination is made that any provision of this Section 8 constitutes an unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable restriction against the Employee, then the provisions of this Section 8 shall be rendered void with respect to the Employee only to the extent such judicial determination finds such provisions to be unenforceable. In that regard, any judicial authority construing this Section 8 shall be empowered to sever any prohibited business activity, time period or geographical area from the coverage of any such agreements and to apply the remaining provisions of this Section 8 to the remaining business activities, time periods and/or geographical areas not so severed. Moreover, in the event that any provision, or the application thereof, of this Section 8 is determined not to be specifically enforceable, the Company may be entitled to recover monetary damages as a result of the breach of such agreement.

 

(d)For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Restricted Area” means any geographical area in which a material amount of the business of the Company is conducted or pursued at any time during the Restricted Period.

 

10. Representation and Warranty. The Employee represents and warrants to the Company that Employee is not subject to any agreement restricting her ability to enter into this Agreement and fully carry out her duties and responsibilities hereunder. The Employee hereby indemnifies and holds the Company harmless against any losses, claims, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), damages or liabilities incurred by the Company as a result of a breach of the foregoing representation and warranty.

 

11. Notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given to any of the parties hereto shall be deemed to have been given if personally delivered, or if sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, and addressed as follows:

 

If to the Employee, to:

 

the address shown on the records of the Company.

Email: ____________________________________

 

If to the Company, to:

 

c/o reAlpha Tech Corp.

6515 Longshore Loop #100

Dublin, OH 43017

Email: mike@realpha.com

 

Either party’s notice address may be changed at any time immediately upon delivery of written notice to the other party, which may be by U.S. mail, courier, or electronic mail.

 

12. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is declared void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect.

 

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13. Governing Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to the conflict of law provisions thereof. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court in Ohio over any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably agrees that all claims in respect of such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such Ohio state or Federal court. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent legally possible, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding.

 

14. Waiver. The waiver by any of the parties hereto of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. The failure of a party to insist upon strict adherence to any provision of this Agreement on one or more occasions shall not be considered a waiver or deprive that party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. Any waiver must be in writing.

 

15. Injunctive Relief. Without limiting the remedies available to the Company, Employee acknowledges that a breach of any of the covenants contained in Sections 6, 7 or 8 would result in material irreparable injury to the goodwill of the Company for which there is no adequate remedy at law, that it will not be possible to measure damages for such injuries precisely and that, in the event of such a breach or threat thereof, the Company shall be entitled, without the requirement to post bond or other security, to obtain a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction restraining Employee from engaging in activities prohibited by this Agreement or such other relief as may be required to specifically enforce any of the covenants in Section 6, 7 or 8 of this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity.

 

16. Assignment. This Agreement is a personal contract, and the Employee may not sell, transfer, assign, pledge or hypothecate her rights, interests, and obligations hereunder. Except as otherwise expressly provided, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Employee and her personal representatives and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns

 

17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with any Exhibits attached hereto) embodies all of the representations, warranties, and agreements between the parties hereto relating to the Employee’s employment with the Company. No other representations, warranties, covenants, understandings, or agreements exist between the parties hereto relating to the Employee’s employment. This Agreement shall supersede all prior agreements, written or oral, relating to the Employee’s employment. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by a writing signed by each of the parties hereto.

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

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Company:

 

By: /s/ Mike Logozzo

   
Mike Logozzo  
Authorized Signatory  

 

Agreed to and Accepted by Employee:

 

 

 
/s/ Christine Currie  

Christie Currie

 

Date: 04/11/23

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.14

 

 

 

April 11, 2023

 

Mr. Jorge Aldecoa

 

Dear Jorge:

 

This offer letter (the “Offer”) reflects the merger of reAlpha Asset Management, Inc. and reAlpha Tech Corp on March 24, 2023 (the “Merger”), with reAlpha Tech Corp. (“Tech Corp.”) being the surviving entity. The Offer will confirm our agreement (the “Agreement”) with respect to your employment as the Chief Operating Officer of Tech Corp., having its principal place of business at 6515 Longshore Loop #100, Dublin, OH 43017. This Agreement will become effective when fully executed as reflected by the date shown on the signature page attached hereto (the “Effective Date”) and following all contingencies below being met.

 

Your official start date with Tech Corp. is retroactive to the Merger date.

 

1. Title and Job Duties.

 

(a)Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Company agrees to employ you (“Employee”) as the Chief Operating Officer of the Company (“COO”) reporting to the Chief Financial Officer of Tech Corp. (the “CFO”), if any, or if there is no CFO, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”). In his capacity as COO, the Employee shall have the duties, authorities and responsibilities as set forth in the Company bylaws, or as designated from time to time by the CFO, CEO or Board, as applicable.

 

(b)Employee accepts such employment and agrees, during the term of his employment, to devote his full business and professional time and energy to the Company. The Employee agrees to carry out and abide by all lawful directions of the CFO, CEO or the Board, as applicable.

 

(c)Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Employee shall not, without the written approval of the CFO, CEO or the Board, as applicable, render services of a business or commercial nature on Employee’s own behalf or on behalf of any other person, firm, or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, during his employment hereunder; provided that the foregoing shall not prevent the Employee from: (i) serving on the boards of directors of non-profit organizations and, with the prior written approval from the Company, other for profit companies, (ii) participating in charitable, civic, educational, professional, community or industry affairs, and (iii) managing the Employee’s passive personal investments, so long as such activities in the aggregate do not materially interfere or conflict with the Employee’s duties hereunder or create a potential business or fiduciary conflict.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Salary and Additional Compensation.

 

(a)Base Salary. The Company shall pay to the Employee an annual base salary of $200,000 (the “Base Salary”), less applicable withholdings and deductions, in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll procedures. Upon a successful Nasdaq Follow-on Offering ($8M+ capital raised), the Employee’s annual base salary shall be adjusted to $215,000, as per the approval of the Company’s compensation committee.

 

(b)Discretionary Bonus. The Employee shall be eligible to earn a discretionary annual bonus of up to $50,000 (“Bonus”) based upon the achievement of pre-established performance targets, as per the approval of the Company’s compensation committee. Such Bonus shall be paid annually, less applicable withholdings and deductions.

 

3. Background Check. The Company may conduct a background or reference check (or both). If so, then Employee agrees to cooperate fully in those procedures, and this offer is subject to the Company’s approving the outcome of those checks, in the sole discretion of the Company.

 

4. Expenses. In accordance with Company policy, the Company shall reimburse the Employee for all reasonable business expenses properly and reasonably incurred and paid by the Employee in the performance of his duties under this Agreement upon the Employee’s presentment of detailed receipts in the form required by the Company’s policy.

 

5. Benefits.

 

(a)Vacation. Our unlimited vacation policy allows employees to take as much leave as they need. Employees need time to rest and enjoy themselves outside work. Putting a cap on this important time doesn’t help our effort to achieve high levels of employee satisfaction and productivity. This policy is based on mutual trust between employer and employee. It gives employees opportunities to work or take time off as they see fit if they keep fulfilling their duties.

 

(b)Health Insurance and Other Plans. The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Company’s medical and other employee benefit programs that are provided by the Company for its employees generally, at levels commensurate with the Employee’s position, in accordance with the provisions of any such plans, as the same may be in effect from time to time.

 

6. Term and Termination. The terms set forth in this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and shall remain in effect until termination by either party. Either party may terminate the Employee’s employment on an at-will basis at any time and for any reason or no reason, upon written notice to the other party. Company and Employee shall agree on a mutually acceptable start date, which shall be as promptly as practically possible following the Effective Date of this Agreement.

 

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7. Confidentiality Agreement.

 

(a)Employee understands that during his employment with the Company, he may have access to unpublished and otherwise confidential information both of a technical and non-technical nature, relating to the business of the Company, Tech Corp, each of their affiliates, or its and their customers, vendors or other third parties, including, without limitation, any of their actual or anticipated business, research or development, any of their technology or the implementation or exploitation thereof, including, without limitation, information Employee and others have collected, obtained or created, information pertaining to customers, accounts, vendors, prices, costs, materials, processes, codes, material results, technology, system designs, system specifications, materials of construction, trade secrets and equipment designs, including information disclosed to the Company by others under agreements to hold such information confidential (collectively, the “Confidential Information”). Employee agrees to observe all Company policies and procedures concerning such Confidential Information. Employee further agrees not to disclose or use, either during his employment or at any time thereafter, any Confidential Information for any purpose, including, without limitation, any competitive purpose, unless authorized to do so by the Company in writing, except that he may disclose and use such information in the good faith performance of his duties for the Company. Employee’s obligations under this Agreement will continue with respect to Confidential Information, whether or not his employment is terminated, until such information becomes generally available from public sources through no fault of the Employee or any representative of Employee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, Employee shall be permitted to disclose Confidential Information as may be required by a subpoena or other governmental order, provided that he first notifies the Company of such subpoena, order or other requirement and such that the Company has the opportunity to obtain a protective order or other appropriate remedy.

 

(b)During Employee’s employment with the Company, upon the Company’s request, or upon the termination of his employment for any reason, Employee will promptly deliver to the Company all documents, records, files, notebooks, manuals, letters, notes, reports, customer and supplier lists, cost and profit data, e-mail, apparatus, computers, smartphones, hardware, software, drawings, blueprints, and any other material belonging to the Company or any of its customers, including all materials pertaining to Confidential Information developed by Employee or others, and all copies of such materials, whether of a technical, business or fiscal nature, whether on the hard drive of a laptop or desktop computer, in hard copy, disk or any other format, which are in his possession, custody or control. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 6 to the contrary, Employee shall not be required to return to the Company apparatuses, computers, smartphones, or other devices that are owned by Employee and not by the Company, but Employee may be required to deliver such devices to the Company or its designee for a period during which the Company shall delete from such devices Confidential Information of the Company or their affiliates, if any.

 

8. Assignment of Intellectual Property.

 

(a)The Employee will promptly disclose to the Company any idea, invention, discovery, or improvement, whether patentable or not (“Creations”), conceived or made by him alone or with others at any time during his employment with the Company or its affiliates. Employee agrees that the Company owns any such Creations, conceived, or made by Employee alone or with others at any time during his employment, and Employee hereby assigns and agrees to assign to the Company all moral or other rights he has or may acquire therein and agrees to execute any and all applications, assignments and other instruments relating thereto which the Company deems necessary or desirable. Employee hereby waives and relinquishes all moral rights he has or may acquire in the Creations and agrees to execute any and all other waivers and instruments relating thereto which the Company deems necessary or desirable. These obligations shall continue beyond the termination of his employment with respect to Creations and derivatives of such Creations conceived or made during his employment with the Company. The Company and Employee understand that the obligation to assign Creations to the Company shall not apply to any Creation which is developed entirely on his own time without using any of the Company’s equipment, supplies, facilities, and/or Confidential Information unless such Creation (i) relates in any way to the business or to the current or anticipated research or development of the Company, or (ii) results in any way from his work at the Company.

 

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(b)In any jurisdiction in which moral rights cannot be assigned, Employee hereby waives any such moral rights and any similar or analogous rights under the applicable laws of any state or country of the world that Employee may have in connection with the Creations, and to the extent such waiver is unenforceable, hereby covenants and agrees not to bring any claim, suit or other legal proceeding against the Company or any of its affiliates claiming that Employee’s moral rights have been violated.

 

(c)Employee agrees to cooperate fully with the Company both during and after his employment with the Company, with respect to the procurement, maintenance and enforcement of copyrights, patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights (both in the United States and foreign countries) relating to such Creations. The Employee shall sign all papers, including, without limitation, copyright applications, patent applications, declarations, oaths, formal assignments, assignments of priority rights and powers of attorney, which the Company may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Creations. Employee further agrees that if the Company is unable, after reasonable effort, to secure Employee’s signature on any such papers, any officer of the Company shall be entitled to execute such papers as his agent and attorney-in-fact and the Employee hereby irrevocably designates and appoints each officer of the Company as his agent and attorney-in-fact to execute any such papers on his behalf and to take any and all actions as the Company may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Creations, under the conditions described in this paragraph.

 

9. Non-Competition Agreement.

 

(a)The Employee will not, for a period of two (2) years following the termination of his employment for any reason (the “Restricted Period”), directly or indirectly, for himself or on behalf of or in conjunction with any other person or entity, engage in, invest in or otherwise participate in (whether as an owner, employee, officer, director, manager, consultant, independent contractor, agent, partner, advisor, or in any other capacity) any business of a short-term rental business competitor (such business, the “Restricted Business”). Notwithstanding the above, the foregoing covenant shall not be deemed to prohibit the acquisition as a passive investment of not more than five percent (5%) of the capital stock of a competing business whose stock is traded on a national securities exchange or over-the-counter and shall not be deemed to prohibit the acquisition of any shares of capital stock of Company.

 

(b)During the Restricted Period, the Employee will not directly or indirectly, for himself or on behalf of or in conjunction with any other person or entity, (i) solicit or hire (or assist or encourage any other person or entity to solicit or hire), or otherwise interfere in any manner with any employee, advertiser or strategic partner of the Company (each, a “Restricted Entity”), other than by general public advertisement or other such general solicitation not specifically targeted at any such person, (ii) induce or request any customer of any Restricted Entity to reduce, cancel or terminate its business with such Restricted Entity or otherwise interfere in any manner in any Restricted Entity’s business relationship with any of its customers, or (iii) solicit or accept business from any customer of any Restricted Entity in connection with a Restricted Business.

 

(c)The Employee agrees that the foregoing covenants are reasonable with respect to their duration, geographic area, and scope. If a judicial determination is made that any provision of this Section 8 constitutes an unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable restriction against the Employee, then the provisions of this Section 8 shall be rendered void with respect to the Employee only to the extent such judicial determination finds such provisions to be unenforceable. In that regard, any judicial authority construing this Section 8 shall be empowered to sever any prohibited business activity, time period or geographical area from the coverage of any such agreements and to apply the remaining provisions of this Section 8 to the remaining business activities, time periods and/or geographical areas not so severed. Moreover, in the event that any provision, or the application thereof, of this Section 8 is determined not to be specifically enforceable, the Company may be entitled to recover monetary damages as a result of the breach of such agreement.

 

(d)For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Restricted Area” means any geographical area in which a material amount of the business of the Company is conducted or pursued at any time during the Restricted Period.

 

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10. Representation and Warranty. The Employee represents and warrants to the Company that Employee is not subject to any agreement restricting his ability to enter into this Agreement and fully carry out his duties and responsibilities hereunder. The Employee hereby indemnifies and holds the Company harmless against any losses, claims, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), damages or liabilities incurred by the Company as a result of a breach of the foregoing representation and warranty.

 

11. Notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given to any of the parties hereto shall be deemed to have been given if personally delivered, or if sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, and addressed as follows:

  

  If to the Employee, to:
   
  the address shown on the records of the Company.

  Email:  

 

  If to the Company, to:
   
  c/o reAlpha Tech Corp.
  6515 Longshore Loop #100
  Dublin, OH 43017
  Email: mike@realpha.com

 

Either party’s notice address may be changed at any time immediately upon delivery of written notice to the other party, which may be by U.S. mail, courier, or electronic mail.

 

12. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is declared void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect.

 

13. Governing Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to the conflict of law provisions thereof. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court in Ohio over any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably agrees that all claims in respect of such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such Ohio state or Federal court. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent legally possible, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding.

 

14. Waiver. The waiver by any of the parties hereto of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. The failure of a party to insist upon strict adherence to any provision of this Agreement on one or more occasions shall not be considered a waiver or deprive that party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. Any waiver must be in writing.

 

15. Injunctive Relief. Without limiting the remedies available to the Company, Employee acknowledges that a breach of any of the covenants contained in Sections 6, 7 or 8 would result in material irreparable injury to the goodwill of the Company for which there is no adequate remedy at law, that it will not be possible to measure damages for such injuries precisely and that, in the event of such a breach or threat thereof, the Company shall be entitled, without the requirement to post bond or other security, to obtain a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction restraining Employee from engaging in activities prohibited by this Agreement or such other relief as may be required to specifically enforce any of the covenants in Section 6, 7 or 8 of this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity.

 

16. Assignment. This Agreement is a personal contract, and the Employee may not sell, transfer, assign, pledge or hypothecate his rights, interests, and obligations hereunder. Except as otherwise expressly provided, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Employee and his personal representatives and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns

 

17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with any Exhibits attached hereto) embodies all of the representations, warranties, and agreements between the parties hereto relating to the Employee’s employment with the Company. No other representations, warranties, covenants, understandings, or agreements exist between the parties hereto relating to the Employee’s employment. This Agreement shall supersede all prior agreements, written or oral, relating to the Employee’s employment. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by a writing signed by each of the parties hereto.

 

[Signature page follows.

 

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Company:  
   
By: /s/ Mike Logozzo       
   
Mike Logozzo  
Authorized Signatory  
Agreed to and Accepted by Employee:  
   
/s/ Jorge Aldecoa  
Jorge Aldecoa  
   
Date: 04/11/23  

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.15

 

REALPHA TECH CORP.

2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

ARTICLE I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

1.PURPOSE

 

The reAlpha Tech Corp. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) is intended to promote the interests of reAlpha Tech Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) by: (i) facilitating the attraction and retention of key employees and service providers vital to the Company’s success; (ii) incentivizing key employees and service providers to drive value creation within the Company through the award of long-term, incentive-based compensation tied to the value of the Company; and (iii) aligning the interests of key employees and service providers with the Company’s stockholders.

 

2.DEFINITIONS

 

Unless otherwise specified in an Award Agreement, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed thereto:

 

Affiliate” means, with respect to any person, any other person who, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under direct or indirect common control with, such person. For the purposes of this definition, the term: (i) “control” means the power, whether held directly or indirectly, to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and (ii) “person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company, association or other entity.

 

Award” shall mean an award granted under this Plan, including an Option issued pursuant to the Option Grant Program, Shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of any such Option, and Shares and other stock-based awards issued under the Stock Award Program.

 

Award Agreement” shall mean an Option Award Agreement, Stock Award Agreement or Other Stock-Based Award Agreement, as applicable, which may be in written or electronic format.

 

Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company, or such other committee or individual(s) as may be appointed or designated by the Board to administer the Plan.

 

Cause” means: (i) an indictment or conviction of, or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime (a) constituting a felony under any state or federal law, or (b) involving fraud, embezzlement or an act of moral turpitude, whether or not in connection with the performance by the Participant of his or her duties or obligations to the Company (or any Affiliate); (ii) engaging in any conduct that could injure the Company’s or an Affiliate’s business or reputation in any material respect, or that could bring the Company, an Affiliate or any of their officers, directors, members and/or stockholders into public disgrace or disrepute in any material respect; (iii) inability or failure to substantially perform the Participant’s duties or responsibilities to the Company or any Affiliate, including, but not limited to, abusing drugs or alcohol and excessive, unauthorized absences; (iv) inability to secure and maintain any bonding, licensing, certification or insurance that the Company or an Affiliate may require in connection with Participant’s employment with the Company or any Affiliate; (v) commission of any material act or omission involving dishonesty, fraud or a breach of the duty of loyalty with respect to the Company or an Affiliate; (vi) gross negligence or willful misconduct with respect to the Company or an Affiliate; (vii) substantial or repeated failure to abide by the policies or procedures adopted by the Company or any Affiliate from time to time; (viii) violation of any non-solicitation, non-competition, non-disclosure and/or non-disparagement provision contained in any agreement entered into by and between the Participant and the Company or an Affiliate, and/or (ix) “cause” as specifically defined in the contractual document that governs the relationship between the Company and service provider. All determinations with respect to whether the Participant has engaged in conduct within the meaning of the term “Cause” shall be made by the Board, in its sole discretion.

 

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Change in Control” means the date of any of the following events:

 

(i) A person or more than one person acting as a group (other than (a) the Company or any Affiliate, (b) any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or an Affiliate, or (c) any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of Shares), shall become the beneficial owner, whether by way of merger, acquisition, consolidation, reorganization or otherwise, of more than eighty (80%) percent of the combined voting Common Stock of the Company (which Common Stock remains outstanding); or

 

(ii) A person or more than one person acting as a group, acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such Person or group), whether by means of a of merger, acquisition, consolidation, reorganization or otherwise (whether taxable or nontaxable), assets from the Company that have a total gross fair market value of more than eighty (80%) percent of the total gross fair market value of all of the assets of the Company immediately prior to such acquisition or acquisitions.

 

For purposes of this definition of “Change in Control”: (i) “gross fair market value” means the value of the assets of the Company, as applicable, or the value of the assets being disposed of, in each case, determined without regard to any liabilities associated with such assets; and (ii) all references to the “Company” refer solely to ReAlpha Tech Corp (and not to any Affiliate thereof). The foregoing definition of Change in Control shall be interpreted and construed in a manner necessary to ensure that the occurrence of any such event shall result in a Change in Control only if such event qualifies as a change in the ownership of the Company within the meaning of Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-3(i)(5)(v), or a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company within the meaning of Treas. Reg. § 1.409A- 3(i)(5)(vii).

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing or any provisions of the Plan or an Award Agreement to the contrary, a Change in Control shall not include: (i) a sale or other transfer of Common Stock or other securities by the Company undertaken primarily for the purposes of raising capital; or (ii) any and all transactions necessary to effectuate a Change in Form.

  

Change in Form” shall mean a transaction or series of transactions undertaken to permit the Company to be conducted in a form different from that of a Delaware corporation taxed as a C-corporation.

 

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

 

Common Stock” shall mean the common stock, par value $.001 per share, of the Company.

 

Company” means reAlpha Tech Corp., a Delaware corporation, or its successor.

 

Director” means any member of the Board.

 

Disability” shall mean permanently and totally disabled within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code.

 

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Employee” shall mean an individual who is in the employ of the Company or Subsidiary, including any Subsidiary which becomes such after the adoption of this Plan; provided, however, for purposes of Incentive Stock Options, the term Employee shall be determined in accordance with Section 3401(c) of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder. An individual shall not cease to be an Employee in the case of: (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company, or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company and a Subsidiary. For purposes of Incentive Stock Options, unless the Code provides otherwise, no such leave may exceed ninety (90) days, unless reemployment upon expiration of such leave is guaranteed by statute or contract. Additionally, unless the Code provides otherwise, if reemployment upon expiration of a leave of absence approved by the Company is not so guaranteed, on the 91st day of such leave any Incentive Stock Option held by the Participant shall cease to be treated as an Incentive Stock Option and shall be treated for tax purposes as a Non-Statutory Stock Option.

 

Exchange Act” means the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. “Fair Market Value” on any relevant date shall mean:

 

(i) The fair market value of the Common Stock as determined by the Board in good faith using such methods or procedures as shall be established from time to time by the Board, and taking into account such factors as the Board considers reasonable as of the Valuation Date, including, but not limited to, Sections 409A and 422 of the Code and applying appropriate discounts for lack of marketability and/or minority interests.

 

(ii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Participant’s Service is terminated for Cause, or the Participant has violated any nonsolicitation, noncompetition or nondisclosure provision contained in any agreement, including an Award Agreement, entered into by and between the Participant and the Company (or any Subsidiary or Affiliate thereof), the Fair Market Value of the Participant’s Common Stock (to the extent not otherwise Forfeited) shall be the lesser of the amount paid by the Participant for such Common Stock or such value as determined in accordance with the foregoing procedures.

 

Forfeit,” “Forfeiture,” “Forfeited” means the loss by a Participant of any and all right, title and interest in and to an Award, or any portion thereof, including, but not limited to, the right to exercise an Option; the loss of any and all rights to any payment of cash or Shares by the Company with respect to such Award; and the termination of all other rights of the Participant related to such Award arising under this Plan, an Award Agreement, the Stockholders Agreement or otherwise.

 

Incentive Stock Option” shall mean an Option that satisfies the requirements of Section 422 of the Code.

 

Non-Statutory Stock Option” shall mean an Option not intended to meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Code.

 

Option” shall mean an option to purchase Shares granted pursuant to this Plan in accordance with an Option Award Agreement and this Plan.

 

Option Award Agreement” shall mean a written or electronic agreement, in the form approved by the Board, evidencing the terms and conditions of an Option.

 

Other Stock-Based Award” means a right granted pursuant to Article III in accordance with an Other Stock-Based Award Agreement and this Plan.

 

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Other Stock-Based Award Agreement” means a written or electronic agreement in the form approved by the Board, evidencing the terms and conditions of an Other Stock-Based Award.

 

Participant” means an individual who has been granted an Award under the Plan or any person (including any estate) to whom an Award has been assigned or transferred as permitted hereunder.

 

Plan” means the ReAlpha Tech Corp 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time.

 

Section 409A” shall mean Section 409A of the Code, the regulations and other binding guidance promulgated thereunder.

 

Separation from Service,” “Separate from Service” shall mean the Participant’s death, retirement or other termination of employment or service with the Company (including all persons treated as a single employer under Section 414(b) and 414(c) of the Code) that constitutes a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A). For purposes hereof, the determination of controlled group members shall be made pursuant to the provisions of Section 414(b) and 414(c) of the Code; provided that the language “at least 50 percent” shall be used instead of “at least 80 percent” in each place it appears in Section 1563(a)(1),(2) and (3) of the Code and Treas. Reg. § 1.414(c)-2. Whether a Participant has a Separation from Service will be determined based on all of the facts and circumstances.

 

Service” shall mean the provision of services to the Company or any Subsidiary by an individual in the capacity of an Employee, a non-Employee member of the Board or a consultant or independent contractor.

 

Share(s)” means a share(s) of the Common Stock, as may be adjusted in accordance with the terms of the Plan.

 

Stock Award” means an award of Shares granted in accordance with the provisions of Section 10, Article III of the Plan.

 

Stock Award Agreement” shall mean a written or electronic agreement, in the form approved by the Board, evidencing the award of Shares.

 

Stockholders Agreement” shall mean an agreement by and among the Company and its stockholders with respect to the rights and obligations of the Company and its stockholders with respect to Shares of Common Stock and/or other securities of the Company, whether in effect as of the effective date hereof or entered into subsequent thereto.

 

Subsidiary” shall mean means a corporation or other entity in which the Company has a direct or indirect ownership or other equity interest, including any such corporation or other entities which become a Subsidiary after adoption of the Plan; provided, however, that for purposes of determining whether any person may be an eligible Employee for purposes of any grant of Incentive Stock Options, “Subsidiary” means any subsidiary corporation within the meaning of the Code Section 424(f) of the Code or any successor provision thereof, including any Subsidiary which become such after adoption of this Plan.

 

Unvested” means the portion of an Award which has not become Vested in accordance with the terms of the Plan or the Participant’s Award Agreement.

 

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Vest,” “Vesting,” “Vested” means the lapse, in accordance with and subject to the terms of the Plan and/or the Participant’s Award Agreement, of all or a portion of the Forfeiture restrictions applicable to all or a portion of an Award. For avoidance of doubt, no provisions of the Plan or an Award Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, modification or reduction of any Forfeiture provisions that are intended to continue in full force and effect to the extent necessary to enforce any rights and obligations arising under the Plan and/or an Award Agreement.

 

Valuation Date” means the last day of each calendar year and such other dates, if any, as may be established from time to time by the Board.

 

10% Shareholder” shall mean the owner of stock (as determined under Section 424(d) of the Code) possessing ten percent (10%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or of its Subsidiaries.

 

3.ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN

 

A. Administration. This Plan shall be administered by the Board or such committee or person(s) appointed by the Board to which the Board has delegated administrative functions under this Plan. Members of any committee to which the Board has delegated any administrative functions under this Plan shall serve for such terms as the Board shall determine, subject to the Board’s right of removal at any time. All delegations of authority to any committee or persons shall be and remain revocable by the Board. In the event of any such delegation, all references to the Board in this Plan shall be deemed references to such committee or person(s) as it relates to those aspects of the Plan that have been delegated.

 

B. Powers of the Board. The Board shall have full authority and discretion to decide all matters relating to the administration and interpretation of this Plan, including but not limited to the authority to: (i) implement, interpret and administer this Plan; (ii) establish all such rules and regulations regarding this Plan as it deems necessary or appropriate; (iii) correct any defect, supply any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in this Plan, any Award made pursuant to this Plan, or any Award Agreement granting any such Award; and (iv) to make such determinations under this Plan as it deems necessary or advisable. Decisions of the Board shall be final, conclusive and binding on the Company, the Participant and any and all interested parties. In the event of a conflict between any Stockholders Agreement and this Plan, the Board shall have full authority and discretion to resolve the conflict, which determination shall be final, conclusive, and binding on the Company, the Participant and any and all interested parties.

 

C. Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the members of the Board and members of any committee or other persons to which the Board has delegated any administrative functions under this Plan from and against any and all liabilities, costs and expenses incurred by such persons as a result of any act, omission to act, or determination made in good faith in connection with the performance of such person’s duties, responsibilities and obligations under this Plan.

 

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4.ELIGIBILITY/PARTICIPATION

 

A. The persons eligible to receive an Award under the Plan are limited to Employees, Directors, and consultants and other independent contractors who provide bona fide services to the Company (or any Subsidiary).

 

B. The Board shall have the absolute discretion and authority to determine which, if any, eligible individuals will be granted Awards under the Plan and the terms and conditions of any such Award, including but not limited to the number of Shares to be covered by each Award; the consideration, if any, to be paid by an individual for such Award; the status of an Option as either an Incentive Stock Option or a Non-Statutory Stock Option; whether the Award will Vest over time or be immediately Vested; the exercise and Forfeiture provisions applicable thereto; and the maximum term for which the Award will remain outstanding. Furthermore, and in addition to the restrictions imposed by the Plan and/or the Stockholders Agreement, Common Stock issuable under this Plan may be subject to such restrictions on transfer, repurchase rights or buy-sell restrictions as may be established by the Board.

 

C. A consultant will not be eligible for the grant of a Stock Award if, at the time of grant, either the offer or sale of the Company’s securities to such consultant is not exempt under Rule 701 because of the nature of the services that the consultant is providing to the Company, because the Consultant is not a natural person, or because of any other provision of Rule 701, unless the Company determines that such grant need not comply with the requirements of Rule 701 and will satisfy another exemption under the Exchange Act as well as comply with the securities laws of all other relevant jurisdictions.

 

5.STOCK SUBJECT TO THE PLAN

 

A. Aggregate Limits. The maximum number of Shares that may be issued under this Plan pursuant to Awards, including Incentive Stock Options, shall not exceed 2,500,000 Shares, subject to adjustment from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. Such Shares may be Shares of original issuance, Shares held in treasury, or Shares that have been reacquired by the Company.

 

B. Shares. For purposes of this Section 5, the aggregate number of Shares delivered under the Plan at any time shall equal only that number of Shares actually delivered upon exercise or settlement of an Award. If any Shares subject to an Award granted under the Plan are Forfeited or such Award is settled in cash or otherwise is cancelled or terminates without the delivery of such Shares, the Shares subject to such Award, to the extent of any such Forfeiture, settlement, cancellation or termination, shall again be available for grant under the Plan. Without limiting the foregoing, any Shares withheld by the Company and/or delivered (either by actual delivery or attestation) to the Company in satisfaction of any tax withholding obligations on a Stock Award or as consideration for the exercise or purchase price of a Stock Award will remain or again become available for issuance under the Plan.

 

C. Changes in Capitalization. If the Common Stock is increased, decreased, or changed into, or exchanged for a different number, class or kind of interests or securities by reason of any stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, recapitalization, combination of shares, exchange of shares or otherwise without consideration, then appropriate adjustments shall be made to: (i) the aggregate number and/or class of shares issuable under this Plan; and (ii) the aggregate number and/or class of shares and the exercise or purchase price per share in effect under each outstanding Award in order to prevent the dilution or enlargement of benefits thereunder. The appropriate adjustments to be made under this Section shall be determined by the Board in good faith, whose determination as to what adjustments shall be made, and the extent thereof, shall be final, conclusive and binding on all interested parties; provided, however, any such adjustment shall be authorized only to the extent that such adjustment would not detrimentally affect the status of any Award intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option under Section 422, or any Award intended to comply with, or qualify for an exception to, Section 409A of the Code. No adjustment or substitution provided for in this Section shall require the Company to issue or to sell a fractional share under any Award Agreement and the total adjustment or substitution with respect to each Award Agreement shall be limited accordingly.

 

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ARTICLE II

OPTION GRANT PROGRAM

 

1.TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OPTIONS GENERALLY

 

Options granted pursuant to this Plan shall be authorized by the Board and may, at the Board’s discretion, be either Incentive Stock Options or Non-Statutory Stock Options; provided, however, that individuals who are not Employees may only be granted Non-Statutory Stock Options. Each Option shall be evidenced by an Option Award Agreement. Each Incentive Stock Option shall comply with the provisions of Section 2 of this Article II.

 

A. Exercise Price. The following provisions shall govern the exercise price applicable to any Options issued to a Participant:

 

(i) The exercise price per share shall be determined by the Board and shall not be less than the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the grant date.

 

(ii) The exercise price per share shall become immediately due upon exercise of the Option and shall, subject to the agreement evidencing such grant, be payable in cash or check drawn to the Company’s order. Notwithstanding the above, at the discretion of the Board, at the time the Option is exercised or as otherwise provided in an Option Award Agreement, the exercise price may be paid by such other method or procedures acceptable to the Board, including, but not limited to through the delivery to the Company of previously owned Shares (by attestation of share ownership or as otherwise provided by the Board) having an aggregate Fair Market Value equal to the exercise price.

 

B. Term and Vesting of Options/Option Shares. Each Option Award Agreement shall specify the number of Shares that may be purchased pursuant thereto, the kind of Common Stock, the period during which the Option may be exercised, the Vesting and Forfeiture provisions applicable to the Option and such other conditions, if any, under which the Option has been granted. Except as otherwise provided herein or in the Participant’s Option Award Agreement, an Option shall be exercisable only to the extent the Vesting, Service or other requirements have been satisfied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may determine, in its discretion, that, upon a Change in Control, any Options granted pursuant to this Plan that have not then Vested shall automatically Vest and become immediately exercisable. An Option shall not have a term in excess of ten (10) years from the grant date. Unless otherwise set forth in an Option Award Agreement, as approved by the Board, Option Awards shall Vest ratably on an annual basis over a five (5) year period.

 

The Board shall have full power and authority to provide in an Option Award Agreement that the Participant may exercise an Option prior to the Option otherwise becoming Vested (hereinafter “Early Exercise”) under the applicable Vesting schedule. In the event a Participant engages in an Early Exercise, any Shares issued to a Participant pursuant to such Early Exercise shall be subject to Vesting in accordance with the original Vesting schedule provided in the Option Award Agreement. Upon the Participant’s Separation from Service for any reason, any Shares that have not Vested in accordance with the Vesting schedule shall be Forfeited. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, that upon a Change in Control, any Shares issued to a Participant pursuant to an Early Exercise which have not then Vested shall automatically Vest and any repurchase right in favor of the Company tied to such Vesting shall lapse.

 

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C. Method of Exercise. Options may be exercised only by: (i) delivery to the Company of a written Exercise Agreement (the “Exercise Agreement”) in a form approved by the Board (which need not be the same for each Participant); and (ii) payment in full of the exercise price for the number of Shares being purchased, which payment shall be made in accordance with Section 1.A(ii) of this Article II. The Exercise Agreement shall specify the number of Shares being purchased and be signed by the Participant, the restrictions imposed on the Shares purchased and such representations, agreements, terms or conditions as may be required or desirable by the Board.

 

D. No Assignment. Options shall be exercisable only by the Participant and shall not be assignable or transferable by the Participant otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution following the Participant’s death.

 

E. Termination of Service.

 

(i) Unvested Options. Unless otherwise provided in the Participant’s Option Award Agreement, any Options which have not Vested in accordance with the terms of the applicable Option Award Agreement shall be Forfeited by the Participant if the Participant Separates from Service for any reason, including but not limited to death, Disability, voluntary termination or involuntary termination with or without Cause.

 

(ii) Vested Options. Unless otherwise provided in the Participant’s Option Award Agreement, the following provisions shall govern Vested Options held by the Participant at the time of Separation from Service:

 

(a) Should the Participant Separate from Service for any reason other than death, Disability or termination for Cause, then the period during which each outstanding Vested Option held by such Participant is to remain exercisable shall be limited to the three (3) month period following the date of such Separation from Service.

 

(b) Should the Participant Separate from Service by reason of death or Disability, then the period during which each such Vested Option is to remain exercisable shall be limited to the twelve (12) month period following the date of the Participant’s Separation from Service. During the limited exercise period following the Participant’s death, the Vested Option may be exercised by the personal representative of the Participant’s estate or by the person or persons to whom the Option is transferred pursuant to the Participant’s will or in accordance with the laws of descent and distribution.

 

(c) In the event a Participant Separates from Service on account of termination for Cause, the Participant shall immediately Forfeit any and all Options issued to the Participant under this Plan, and such Participant shall not be entitled to exercise any such Options.

 

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(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article II, Section 1.E, the Board shall have full power and authority to extend (either at the time the Option is granted or at any time while the Option remains outstanding) the period of time for which the Option is to remain exercisable following the Participant’s Separation from Service, for any reason, to such greater period of time as the Board may deem appropriate under the circumstances; provided, however, that no Option shall be exercisable after the original expiration date of the Option term.

 

(e) Each such Option shall, during the applicable limited exercise period, be exercisable only with respect to the Shares for which the Option was exercisable on the date of the Participant’s Separation from Service. Unless otherwise provided in the Option Award Agreement, if, on the date of the Participant’s Separation from Service, the Participant is not Vested as to her or his entire Option, the Shares covered by the Unvested portion of the Option shall revert to this Plan.

 

F. Stockholder Rights. A Participant shall not have rights as a stockholder with respect to any Shares subject to an Option until such Participant shall have exercised the Option with respect to such Shares, paid the exercise price (and applicable tax withholding obligations) and otherwise satisfied the requirements of the Plan, the Award Agreement and or Exercise Agreement, including the execution of any Stockholders Agreement required by the Company.

 

2.INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS

 

Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to employees of the Company or “subsidiary corporation” thereof (as such term is defined in Section 424(f) of the Code). All provisions of this Plan shall be applicable to Incentive Stock Options granted hereunder and, in addition, the terms and conditions specified in this Section 2 of Article II shall be applicable to Incentive Stock Options granted under this Plan and, to the extent any such terms and conditions conflict with the other provisions of this Plan, the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 2 of Article II shall govern. Options that are specifically designated as Non-Statutory Stock Options when issued under this Plan shall not be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 2 of Article II.

 

A. Option Price.

 

(i) The exercise price per share of the Common Stock subject to an Incentive Stock Option shall in no event be less than the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the grant date.

 

(ii) If the individual to whom the Option is granted is a 10% Shareholder, then the exercise price per share shall not be less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the grant date.

 

B. Dollar Limitation. The aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the date or dates of grant) of Common Stock to which Incentive Stock Options first become exercisable during any one calendar year under any Option plan of the Company (or any Subsidiary) shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000). To the extent the Employee holds Options that become exercisable in the same calendar year, the foregoing limitation shall be applied on the basis of the order in which such Options are granted (i.e., earlier issued Options will be treated as Incentive Stock Options to the extent of the applicable limit). Any Options in excess of such limitation shall automatically be treated as Non-Statutory Stock Options.

 

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C. Term of Option. An Option shall not have a term in excess of ten (10) years from the grant date; provided, however, that an Option granted to a 10% Shareholder shall not have a term in excess of five (5) years from the grant date.

 

D. Limitations on Incentive Stock Options. It is intended that the terms of any Incentive Stock Option shall comply in all respects with the provisions of Section 422 of the Code. Notwithstanding, the Company does not warrant or otherwise guarantee that any such Option will be treated as an Incentive Stock Option for purposes of Section 422 of the Code.

 

3.CANCELLATION AND NEW GRANT OF OPTIONS

 

The Board shall have the authority to effect, at any time and from time to time, with the consent of the affected Participants, the cancellation of any or all outstanding Options under this Plan and the grant in substitution therefore new Options under this Plan covering the same or a different number of Shares of such Common Stock but having an exercise price per share established at the time of such cancellation and re-grant in accordance with the provisions of this Plan; provided, however, that any such exchange must be approved in advance by the Board if it is determined that such exchange will result in a charge to the Company’s earnings in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

 

ARTICLE III

STOCK AWARD PROGRAM

 

1.STOCK AWARDS

 

Shares shall be issuable under the Stock Award Program through direct and immediate issuances without any intervening Option grants. Each such stock issuance shall be evidenced by a Stock Award Agreement that complies with the terms and conditions of this Article III, and which states the number of Shares being awarded, the restrictions imposed on the Shares awarded under such Stock Award Agreement and such other representations, agreements, terms or conditions as may be required or desirable by the Board, including the execution of any Stockholders Agreement required by the Company.

 

2.ISSUE PRICE

 

At the discretion of the Board, Shares may be issued in exchange for a cash payment at a purchase price determined by the Board, for services previously rendered to the Company (or any Subsidiary), for future services to be rendered to the Company, for such other consideration as may be acceptable to the Board, or in the form of a stock bonus.

 

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3.NUMBER AND VESTING OF SHARES

 

Shares issued to a Participant under the Stock Award Program shall be for such number of Shares as shall be determined by the Board and set forth in the Stock Award Agreement. Shares issued to a Participant pursuant to this Plan shall be subject to such Vesting and Forfeiture provisions as provided in this Plan and the Stock Award Agreement. Unless otherwise set forth in a Stock Award Agreement, Stock Awards shall Vest ratably on an annual basis over a five (5) year period.

 

4.TERMINATION OF SERVICE

 

Unless otherwise provided in the Participant’s Stock Award Agreement, upon the Participant’s Separation from Service for any reason, including but not limited to death, Disability, voluntary termination or involuntary termination with or without Cause, all Unvested Shares shall be Forfeited. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, that upon a Change in Control, any Shares issued to a Participant pursuant to the Stock Award Program that have not then Vested shall automatically Vest.

 

5.OTHER STOCK-BASED AWARDS

 

The Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, is authorized to grant to a Participant such Other Stock-Based Awards (including, without limitation, stock appreciation rights and rights to dividends and dividend equivalents) that are denominated or payable in, valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on or related to, Common Stock (including, without limitation, securities convertible into Shares) as are deemed by the Board to be consistent with the purposes of the Plan. Subject to the terms of the Plan, the Board shall determine the terms and conditions of such Other Stock-Based Awards and set forth such terms and conditions in an Award Agreement. Common Stock delivered pursuant to a purchase right granted under this Article III, Section 5 shall be purchased for such consideration, which may be paid by such method or methods and in such form or forms, including, without limitation, cash, Common Stock, other securities, other Awards, or other property, or any combination thereof, as the Board shall determine, the value of which consideration, as established by the Board, shall, except in the case of substitute awards, not be less than the Fair Market Value of such Common Stock or other securities as of the date such purchase right is granted.

 

ARTICLE IV

MISCELLANEOUS

 

1.FORFEITURE RESTRICTIONS

 

Any new, additional or different shares of stock or other property (including money paid other than as a regular cash dividend) which the holder of Unvested Common Stock or other Award may have the right to receive by reason of a stock dividend, stock split, reclassification or other change affecting the outstanding Common Stock without the Company’s receipt of consideration shall be issued subject to: (i) the same Vesting, Forfeiture and other limitations applicable to the Unvested Common Stock or other Award with respect to which it was paid or arose; and (ii) such escrow or custody arrangements as the Board shall deem appropriate.

 

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2.LOCK-UP AGREEMENTS

 

The Board may require each person to whom any Shares are issued under this Plan to enter into an agreement which restricts or prohibits the sale of any stock of the Company by such person for a reasonable period of time following a public offering of any stock by the Company.

 

3.RIGHT OF REPURCHASE

 

A. In addition to any rights contained in the Stockholders Agreement, which rights shall not be superseded by the terms of this Plan, if a Participant Separates from Service for any reason, the Company shall have the continuing right, beginning as of the date of the Participant’s Separation from Service, to purchase from the Participant (or any transferee of a Participant) all or any portion of the Shares acquired and/or issued under the Plan at a price equal to the Fair Market Value, determined as of the most recent preceding Valuation Date, of such Common Stock (the “Right to Repurchase”).

 

B. The Fair Market Value of the Common Stock to be purchased pursuant to this Article III, Section 3 shall be fixed as of the date the Participant is notified by the Company of its intent to purchase the Participant’s Common Stock and shall not increase or decrease thereafter. The closing for the purchase of a Participant’s Common Stock shall occur within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date the Participant is notified by the Company of its intent to purchase the Participant’s Common Stock. Up to one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate purchase price for the Common Stock to be repurchased pursuant to this Article III, Section 3 may, at the discretion of the Board, be paid by deferred payment. Any such deferred payment to be made pursuant to this Article III, Section 3.B shall be evidenced by a promissory note executed, dated and delivered as of the date of closing. Such note shall be due and payable in four (4) equal annual installments of principal, together with accrued interest, beginning on the first anniversary of the closing date, and continuing on the first anniversary day of the closing date and each succeeding anniversary until fully paid. Any promissory note delivered under this Article III, Section 3.B shall bear interest accruing from the date of the closing at the lowest rate permitted to be charged for indebtedness of this nature under Section 483 and Section 1274 of the Code (whichever Section shall be applicable) and as announced from time to time by the Internal Revenue Service so as to avoid an “imputation” of interest (as that term is used in Section 483 of the Code) and the presence of “original issue discount” (as that term is used in Section 1274 and the related provisions of the Code). Such note shall provide that the obligor shall have the right, at any time and from time to time, to make prepayments of the principal thereon either in whole, or in part, together with all interest accrued to the date of each prepayment, without prepayment penalty or premium of any kind.

 

4.SECURITIES LAWS; LEGENDS; DEPOSIT

 

A. No Shares or other assets shall be issued or delivered under this Plan unless and until the Company shall have determined that there has been full and adequate compliance with all applicable requirements of the federal and state securities laws and all other applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including any dollar or volume limitations imposed by available exemptions from registration under such applicable securities laws.

 

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B. Certificates representing Shares underlying an Award shall bear such legends as determined by the Company. A Participant shall, at the request of the Company, promptly present to the Company any and all certificates representing Shares acquired pursuant to an Award in the possession of the Participant in order to effectuate the provisions of this Article IV, Section 4. Unless otherwise specified by the Company, legends placed on such certificates may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

 

THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, ASSIGNED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS THERE IS AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SUCH ACT COVERING SUCH SECURITIES, THE SALE IS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 144, OR THE CORPORATION RECEIVES AN OPINION OF COUNSEL FOR THE HOLDER OF THESE SECURITIES, REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE CORPORATION, STATING THAT SUCH SALE, TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT OR HYPOTHECATION IS EXEMPT FROM THE REGISTRATION AND PROSPECTUS DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH ACT.

 

THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AND/OR RIGHT TO REPURCHASE IN FAVOR OF THE ISSUER OR ITS ASSIGNEE SET FORTH IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ISSUER AND THE REGISTERED HOLDER, OR SUCH HOLDER’S PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE ISSUER.

 

C. To enforce any restrictions applicable to any Shares issued under this Plan which have not yet Vested, the Board may require the Participant to deposit all certificates representing such Shares, together with stock powers or other instruments of transfer approved by the Board, appropriately endorsed in blank, with the Company or an agent designated by the Company to hold until such restrictions have lapsed or terminated, and the Board may cause a legend or legends referencing such restrictions to be placed on the certificates.

 

5.STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS

 

Subject to the terms of any Award Agreement and the rights of the Company set forth herein or in any other agreement entered into between the Company and a holder of Shares under this Plan, each person to whom Shares have been issued under this Plan shall have all the rights of a stockholder with respect to those Shares, including the right to receive, to the extent such Shares are Vested or an election with respect to such Shares is made under Section 83(b) of the Code, any cash dividends or other distributions paid or made with respect to such Shares.

 

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6.CHANGE OF CONTROL TRANSACTIONS

 

A. Except as otherwise provided in an Award Agreement, in the event of a Change in Control: (i) any or all outstanding Awards may be assumed by the resulting or surviving corporation or other acquiring entity (the “Acquiring Entity”); or (ii) the Acquiring Entity may substitute substantially similar options or shares for the Awards, and such assumption or substitution will be binding on all Participants, subject to the remaining provisions of this Article III, Section 6.

 

B. The Board shall have the sole discretion to address the treatment of a Participant’s Unvested Awards in connection with a Change in Control in the Participant’s Award Agreement.

 

C. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Plan to the contrary, the Board, in its sole discretion, may determine that, upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, all or a portion of the outstanding Awards shall terminate within a specified number of days after notice to the holders, and each such holder shall receive with respect to such Awards: (i) with respect to each share of Common Stock subject to an Option (whether Vested or Unvested), an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the Fair Market Value of such Shares immediately prior to the occurrence of such Change in Control (such value to reflect any premium to be paid by the Acquiring Entity in connection with such Change in Control) over the exercise price per share of the Option; and (ii) with respect to any Shares issued pursuant to the Stock Award Program or otherwise (whether Vested or Unvested), an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of such Shares immediately prior to the occurrence of such Change in Control (such value to reflect any premium to be paid by the Acquiring Entity in connection with such Change in Control). Such amount shall be payable in cash, in one or more kinds of property (including the property, if any, payable in the Change in Control) or in a combination thereof, as the Board in its sole discretion, shall determine.

 

D. Any Options that are not (i) assumed or replaced with a comparable option or right to purchase shares of the capital stock, or equivalent equity instrument, of the Acquiring Entity or parent thereof, (ii) exercised or (iii) cashed out prior to or concurrent with a Change in Control (including, without limitation, any Options that are not exercisable as of the effective date of the Change in Control) will terminate effective upon the Change in Control or at such other time as the Board deems appropriate, unless otherwise expressly provided in any applicable Option Award Agreement.

 

7.RECOUPMENT

 

Notwithstanding any provision of this Plan or an Award Agreement to the contrary, in the event the Board determines in good faith that the amount of an Award, payment or benefit provided under the Plan to a Participant (or, as applicable, the Participant’s beneficiary) was overstated for any reason, including, but not limited to, on account of an administrative error, the use of inaccurate financial data or otherwise (collectively an “Error”), the Company shall have the right to recoup from the Participant (or, as applicable, the Participant’s beneficiary) the amount of such payment in excess of what Participant should have received absent such Error (the “Overpayment”). The Board, in its discretion, shall determine whether the Company shall effect the recovery of any such Overpayment from the Participant by: (i) seeking repayment directly; (ii) offsetting the amount of any compensation payable to the Participant from the Company or any Affiliate, including, but not limited to, reducing any discretionary bonus; (iii) offsetting the amount of any benefit payable to the Participant under any other compensatory plan, program or arrangement maintained by the Company or any of its Affiliates (subject to applicable law and the terms and conditions of the applicable plan, program or arrangement); or (iv) by any combination of the foregoing. In the event the Company seeks repayment of all or a portion of the Overpayment directly from the Participant, the gross amount of such Overpayment must be repaid to the Company within thirty (30) days of the date written notice of such repayment obligation is provided to the Participant. By participating in the Plan, each Participant acknowledges and agrees that the failure to timely repay the Overpayment upon written notice from the Company shall constitute an independent and material breach of the terms and conditions of the Plan, and that the Company reserves the right to seek any and all other remedies that may be available to the Company, including without limitation, the recovery from the Participant of all expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the Company to recover the Overpayment. For avoidance of doubt, the Board’s determinations with respect to whether the Company shall seek to recoup an Overpayment need not be uniform among all Participants, or classes or categories of Participants, and may be applied to such Participants, or classes or categories of Participants, as the Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, considers necessary, appropriate or desirable.

 

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8.TAX WITHHOLDING

 

A. Whenever an Award Vests or otherwise become subject to tax, the Company shall have the right to require the Participant or issuee to remit to the Company an amount sufficient to satisfy all federal, state, local and/or foreign tax withholding requirements prior to the delivery of any certificate for Shares, and the Company shall have the right to withhold from any Shares or other wages payable to a Participant an amount sufficient to satisfy all federal, state, local and/or foreign withholding tax requirements. If a Participant makes a disposition of Common Stock acquired upon the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option within either two (2) years after the Option was granted or one (1) year after its exercise by the Participant, the Participant shall promptly notify the Company and the Company shall have the right to require the Participant to remit to the Company an amount sufficient to satisfy all federal, state and local tax withholding requirements, if any.

 

B. A Participant who is obligated to pay the Company an amount required to be withheld under applicable tax withholding requirements may pay such amount, at the discretion of the Board: (i) in cash; (ii) through the delivery to the Company of previously-owned Shares having an aggregate Fair Market Value equal to the applicable statutory withholding tax obligation; (iii) at the discretion of the Board, through an election to have the Company withhold Shares otherwise issuable to the Participant having a Fair Market Value equal to the applicable statutory withholding tax obligation; or (iv) at the discretion of the Board, through a combination of the procedures set forth in subsections (i), (ii) and (iii) of this Article IV, Section 8.B. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any provisions of the Plan to the contrary, any broker-assisted cashless exercise shall comply with the requirements for equity classification under Accounting Standard Codification 718, Share-based compensation (“ASC 718”), and any withholding satisfied through a net-settlement shall be limited to the maximum statutory withholding requirements.

 

9.AMENDMENT OF THE PLAN AND AWARDS

 

The Board may modify, amend or terminate this Plan at any time; provided, however, that no such modification, amendment or termination of this Plan shall materially adversely affect the rights of a Participant under an Award previously made to such Participant without the consent of such Participant. In addition, the Board shall not, without the approval of the Company’s stockholders, amend this Plan: (i) to increase the number of Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options may be granted under this Plan (except for adjustments required under Article I, Section 5.C); (ii) to make any changes in the class of employees eligible to receive Incentive Stock Options under this Plan; or (iii) if stockholder approval of the amendment is required by applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any provision of the Plan to the contrary, the Board may at any time (without the consent of any Participant) modify, amend or terminate any or all of the provisions of this Plan or an Award Agreement to the extent necessary to conform the provisions of the Plan or an Award Agreement with any applicable law, regardless of whether such modification, amendment or termination of the Plan or an Award Agreement shall adversely affect the rights of a Participant. The termination of this Plan shall not impair the power and authority of the Board or the Board with respect to an Award.

 

10.NO EMPLOYMENT OR SERVICE RIGHTS

 

Nothing contained in this Plan or an Award Agreement shall confer upon any Participant any right with respect to continued Service nor shall this Plan interfere in any way with the right of the Company (or of any Subsidiary or Affiliate) to at any time reassign the Participant to a different job, change the compensation of the Participant or terminate the Participant’s Service for any reason.

 

11.SECTION 409A

 

Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan or an Award Agreement to the contrary, if any Award or benefit provided under this Plan is subject to the provisions of Section 409A, the provisions of the Plan and any applicable Award Agreement shall be administered, interpreted and construed in a manner necessary in order to comply with Section 409A or an exception thereto (or disregarded to the extent such provision cannot be so administered, interpreted or construed). The following provisions shall apply, as applicable:

 

A. For purposes of Section 409A, and to the extent applicable to any Award or benefit under the Plan, it is intended that distribution events qualify as permissible distribution events for purposes of Section 409A and shall be interpreted and construed accordingly. With respect to payments subject to Section 409A, the Company reserves the right to accelerate and/or defer any payment to the extent permitted and consistent with Section 409A.

 

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B. The grant of Non-Statutory Stock Options and other stock rights subject to Section 409A shall be granted under terms and conditions consistent with Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(b)(5) such that any such Award does not constitute a deferral of compensation under Section 409A. Accordingly, any such Award may be granted to eligible persons of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates in which the Company has a controlling interest. In determining whether the Company has a controlling interest, the rules of Treas. Reg. § 1.414(c)-2(b)(2)(i) shall apply; provided, however, that the language “at least 50 percent” shall be used instead of “at least 80 percent” in each place it appears; provided, further, where legitimate business reasons exist (within the meaning of Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(b)(5)(iii)(E)(i)), the language “at least 20 percent” shall be used instead of “at least 80 percent” in each place it appears. The rules of Treas. Reg. §§ 1.414(c)-3 and 1.414(c)-4 shall apply for purposes of determining ownership interests.

 

C. In no event shall the Board (or any member thereof), or the Company (or its employees, officers, directors, stockholders or Affiliates) have any liability to any Participant (or any other person) due to the failure of the Plan or an Award to satisfy the requirements of Section 409A or any other applicable law. Each Participant recognizes and acknowledges that Section 409A may impose upon the Participant certain taxes or interest charges for which the Participant shall remain solely responsible.

 

12.REGULATORY APPROVALS

 

The implementation of this Plan, the granting of any Options under the Option Grant Program, the issuance of any Shares under the Stock Award Program, and the issuance of Common Stock upon the exercise of the Option grants made hereunder shall be subject to the Company’s procurement of all approvals and permits required by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over this Plan, the Options granted under it, and the Common Stock issued pursuant to it.

 

13.NONEXCLUSIVITY OF PLAN

 

Neither the adoption of this Plan by the Board, the submission of this Plan to the stockholders of the Company for approval, nor any provision of this Plan will be construed as creating any limitations on the power of the Board to adopt such additional compensation arrangements as it may deem desirable, including, without limitation, the granting of stock options and bonuses otherwise than under this Plan, and such arrangements may be either generally applicable or applicable only in specific cases.

 

14.EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM OF PLAN

 

A. This Plan is effective upon its approval by the Board. Options to purchase Shares may be granted under the Option Grant Program and Shares may be issued under the Stock Award Program from and after the effective date.

 

B. Unless sooner terminated, no Incentive Stock Option may be granted under this Plan on or after the tenth (10th) anniversary of the effective date of the Plan. The termination of this Plan shall have no effect on any outstanding options under or Shares issued and outstanding under this Plan, and such securities shall thereafter continue to have full force and effect in accordance with and subject to the provisions of this Plan and the Award Agreements evidencing such options and issuances.

 

15.UNFUNDED PLAN.

 

The Plan shall be unfunded. Although bookkeeping accounts may be established with respect to Participants who are granted Awards under this Plan, any such accounts will be used merely as a bookkeeping convenience. The Company shall not be required to segregate any assets which may at any time be represented by Awards, nor shall this Plan be construed as providing for such segregation, nor shall the Company or the Board be deemed to be a trustee of stock or cash to be awarded under the Plan. Any liability of the Company to any Participant with respect to an Award shall be based solely upon any contractual obligations which may be created by the Plan; no such obligation of the Company shall be deemed to be secured by any pledge or other encumbrance on any property of the Company. Neither the Company nor the Board shall be required to give any security or bond for the performance of any obligation which may be created by this Plan.

 

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16.FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS.

 

In order to facilitate participation in the Plan by employees who are employed in foreign jurisdictions, the Board may approve such addenda, subplans and/or supplemental terms and conditions as the Board shall deem necessary or desirable to accommodate differences in the substantive laws and customs of a foreign jurisdiction. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and without amending the Plan, the Board may grant, settle or administer Awards on terms and conditions different from those specified in the Plan as may in the judgment of the Board be necessary or desirable to foster and promote achievement of the purposes of the Plan given the limitations of applicable law, and the Board may make such modifications, amendments, procedures and the like as may be necessary or advisable to comply with the provisions of the laws of the various jurisdictions in which the Company or its affiliates operate or have employees. The Board also may impose conditions on the exercise or Vesting of Awards in order to minimize the Company’s or an affiliate’s obligation with respect to tax equalization for employees on assignments outside their home countries. Notwithstanding the discretion of the Board under this section, the Participant remains solely liable for any applicable personal taxes.

 

17.DATA PRIVACY.

 

As a condition for receiving any Award, each Participant explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use and transfer, in electronic or other form, of personal data as described in this section by and among the Company and its Subsidiaries and affiliates exclusively for implementing, administering and managing the Participant’s participation in the Plan. The Company and its Subsidiaries and affiliates may hold certain personal information about a Participant, including the Participant’s name, address and telephone number; birthdate; social security, insurance number or other identification number; salary; nationality; job title(s); any Shares held in the Company or its Subsidiaries and affiliates; and Award details, to implement, manage and administer the Plan and Awards (the “Data”). The Company and its Subsidiaries and affiliates may transfer the Data amongst themselves as necessary to implement, administer and manage a Participant’s participation in the Plan, and the Company and its Subsidiaries and affiliates may transfer the Data to third parties assisting the Company with Plan implementation, administration and management. These recipients may be located in the Participant’s country, or elsewhere, and the Participant’s country may have different data privacy laws and protections than the recipients’ country. By accepting an Award, each Participant authorizes such recipients to receive, possess, use, retain and transfer the Data, in electronic or other form, to implement, administer and manage the Participant’s participation in the Plan, including any required Data transfer to a broker or other third party with whom the Company or the Participant may elect to deposit any Shares. The Data related to a Participant will be held only as long as necessary to implement, administer, and manage the Participant’s participation in the Plan. A Participant may, at any time, view the Data that the Company holds regarding such Participant, request additional information about the storage and processing of the Data regarding such Participant, recommend any necessary corrections to the Data regarding the Participant or refuse or withdraw the consents in this Section 16 in writing, without cost, by contacting the local human resources representative. The Company may cancel Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan and, in the Administrator’s discretion, the Participant may forfeit any outstanding Awards if the Participant refuses or withdraws the consents in this Section 16. For more information on the consequences of refusing or withdrawing consent, Participants may contact their local human resources representative.

 

18.CALIFORNIA APPENDIX PROVISIONS.

 

To the extent required by applicable law, Participants who are residents of the State of California shall be subject to the Additional terms and conditions set forth in Appendix A to the Plan until such time as the Shares subject to awards granted to such Participants become a “listed” security under the Exchange Act.

 

19.GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

 

This Plan shall be construed in accordance with and governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any conflicts or choice of law provisions that would cause the application of the domestic substantive laws of any other jurisdiction. Jurisdiction and venue in any proceeding relating to the Plan or any Award granted or issued hereunder is specifically limited to any court geographically located in the State of Delaware.

 

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APPENDIX A

 

REALPHA TECH CORP

2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

(For California Residents Only)

 

This Appendix to the reAlpha Tech Corp. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) shall have application only to Participants who are residents of the State of California. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Appendix A shall have the same meanings ascribed thereto in the Plan. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary and to the extent required by applicable law, the following terms and conditions shall apply to all awards granted to residents of the State of California under the Plan, until such time as the Shares subject to such awards become a “listed security” under the Exchange Act:

 

1. Options shall have a term of not more than ten years from the date of grant.

 

2. Awards shall be nontransferable other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and to the extent permitted by the Plan and the Shareholders Agreement, if any, the Board, in its discretion, may permit transfer of an award to a revocable trust or as otherwise permitted by Rule 701 of the Exchange Act.

 

3. Unless a Participant Separates from Service on account of a termination for Cause, the right to exercise an Option in the event of a Separation from Service, to the extent that the Participant is otherwise entitled to exercise an Option on the date of such Separation from Service, shall be:

 

(a) Six (6) months from the date of the Participant’s Separation from Service if termination was caused by death or Disability;

 

(b) Thirty (30) days from the date of the Participant’s Separation from Service if termination was caused by other than death or Disability;

 

(c) But in no event later than the expiration date of the term of the Option.

 

In the event a Participant’s Separates from Service on account of termination for Cause, the provisions of Article II, Section 1.E. shall apply.

 

4. No Award may be granted to a resident of California more than ten years after the earlier of (a) the date the Company adopts the Plan, or (b) the date the stockholders of the Company approve the Plan.

 

5. Stockholders of the Company must approve the Plan by the later of: (a) within 12 months before or after the Plan is adopted by the Company; or (b)(i) with respect to Options, prior to or within 12 months of the grant of an Option under the Plan to a resident of the State of California, and (ii) with respect to Awards other than Options, prior to the issuance of such Award to a resident of the State of California. Any Option exercised by a California resident or Shares issued under an award to a California resident shall be rescinded if stockholder approval is not obtained in the foregoing manner. Shares subject to such Awards shall not be counted in determining whether such approval is obtained.

 

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Exhibit 10.16

 

THE SECURITY REPRESENTED BY THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. NO SUCH SALE OR DISPOSITION MAY BE EFFECTED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATED THERETO OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED.

 

REALPHA TECH CORP. 2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT

 

This RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made by and between reAlpha Tech Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the undersigned (the “Participant”) as of the date indicated on the signature page hereto (the “Grant Date”).

 

WHEREAS, the Board desires to make a stock award to the Participant pursuant to the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Plan”), conditioned upon the execution by the Company and the Participant of this Agreement setting forth the terms and conditions applicable to such grant; and

 

WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge and agree that this award is made in full satisfaction of any and all obligations or commitments to grant stock to the Participant pursuant to the terms of the Participant’s offer letter, employment agreement or the other agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, it is hereby agreed as follows:

 

1. Plan. The Participant acknowledges that the Participant has been provided with, reviewed and fully understands, the terms, conditions and covenants of the Plan (a copy of which is attached hereto). This restricted stock award is granted under, and subject in its entirety to, the terms of the Plan, and such terms are hereby incorporated into this Agreement. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Plan.

 

2. Grant. Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Plan, the Company hereby grants to the Participant 100,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock pursuant to the provisions of the Plan (the “Shares”), with a Vesting start date as set forth on Schedule A hereto (the “Vesting Start Date”). The Shares shall be subject to Vesting in accordance with Schedule A attached hereto. As a condition to the grant, (i) the Participant shall be required to execute an investment representation statement and an instrument of joinder to the Stockholders Agreement (on such forms approved by the Company), and (ii) the Company may require the Participant to satisfy any qualifications that may be necessary or appropriate, to evidence compliance with any applicable law or regulation and to make any representation or warranty with respect thereto as may be requested by the Company.

 

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3. Transferability of Shares. The Shares may not be sold, assigned, pledged, exchanged, hypothecated or otherwise transferred, encumbered or disposed of prior to Vesting, and then only in accordance with the terms of the Plan, this Agreement and the Stockholders Agreement. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Shares will not be sold or otherwise disposed of in any manner which would constitute a violation of any applicable federal or state securities laws. The Participant further acknowledges and agrees that: (i) the certificate or certificates representing the Shares may bear such legend or legends as the Company deems appropriate in order to assure compliance with applicable securities laws; (ii) the Company may refuse to register the transfer of the Shares on the stock transfer records of the Company to the extent such transfer would constitute a violation of any applicable securities law; and (iii) the Company may give related instructions to its transfer agent, if any, to stop registration of the transfer of the Shares.

 

4. Tax Withholding. Upon the request of the Company, the Participant shall promptly pay to the Company any federal, state or local taxes of any kind required by law to be withheld with respect to the Shares or any distributions thereon, including any tax obligation arising in connection with the Participant making an election under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Participant’s tax withholding obligation shall be paid to the Company in cash; provided, however, the Participant’s tax withholding obligation may be satisfied, in the discretion of the Board and subject to the terms of the Plan, through (i) the delivery to the Company of previously owned shares of Common Stock or (ii) by requesting that the Company withhold Shares otherwise issuable to the Participant. Any election by the Participant to have shares of Common Stock withheld to satisfy any federal, state or local tax withholding obligation must be approved in advance by the Board. The Participant agrees to promptly notify the Company if the Participant files an election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code with respect to any Shares.

 

5. Delivery of Certificates. The Company shall issue or cause its transfer agent to issue one or more certificates in the name of the Participant for the Shares. The certificates representing the Shares hereunder shall be held in the custody of the Secretary of the Company pursuant to Article IV, Section 4.C. of the Plan.

 

6. Rights as a Stockholder. The Participant shall obtain the rights and obligations of a stockholder of the Company with respect to the Shares awarded under this Agreement only upon satisfaction of all the following: (i) the execution by the Participant and the Company of this Agreement and the Participant’s satisfaction of the terms of this Agreement; (ii) the satisfaction of any tax withholding obligation as described in Paragraph 4 of this Agreement; and (iii) the delivery by the Participant to the Company of an executed investment representation statement and a signed joinder agreement agreeing to be bound by the provisions of the Stockholders Agreement. Upon satisfying the foregoing conditions and until such time as the Company actually exercises its repurchase right, rights of first refusal or other special purchase rights under the Plan or the Stockholders Agreement, the Participant (or any successor in interest) shall have all the rights of a stockholder with respect to the Shares, subject, however, to all the terms, provisions and restrictions of the Stockholders Agreement, the Plan and this Agreement.

 

7. Repurchase Right and Right of First Refusal. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Shares acquired hereunder shall be subject to rights of first refusal and to certain rights of the Company and its assigns to repurchase such Shares, or require the Participant (or the Participant’s transferees) to sell such Shares, in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the Plan and the Stockholders Agreement.

 

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8. Administration and Interpretation. Subject only to the express provisions of the Plan, the Board shall have full authority and discretion to decide all matters relating to the administration and interpretation of this Agreement, which determinations shall be final, conclusive, and binding upon the Company, the Participant and any and all interested parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of the Plan and this Agreement, the Plan shall govern except to the extent that the Plan gives the Board the express authority to vary the terms of the Plan by means of this Agreement, in which case, this Agreement shall govern. In the event that any term of this Agreement or the Plan shall be deemed unenforceable as a matter of law, such term shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to be enforceable and such term as modified shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

9. Acknowledgments, Representations, and Warranties. The Participant hereby acknowledges that the Participant has: (a) received a copy of the Plan document; (b) carefully considered and had the opportunity to discuss with the Participant’s professional legal, tax, accounting and financial advisors (the “Advisors”), the suitability of accepting the Shares; (c) had an opportunity to review the Plan with the Advisors; and (d) has, along with such Participant’s Advisors, had a reasonable opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from a person or persons acting on behalf of the Company concerning the Shares (including the business plan and prospects for the Company) and all such questions have been answered to such Participant’s and such Participant’s Advisor’s satisfaction. The Participant further acknowledges that the Shares are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk; that the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of except in accordance with this Agreement; that the Participant is acquiring the Shares for investment and not with a view to or for the sale, transfer, pledge, hypothecation or other disposition of the Shares or in connection with any distribution of the Shares; and that the Participant does not presently have reason to anticipate any change in circumstances or particular occasion or event which would cause him to transfer such Shares.

 

10. Indemnification. Participant hereby agrees to indemnify the Company and its representatives and hold the Company and its representatives harmless from and against any and all liability, damage, cost or expense incurred on account of or arising out of:

 

(a) Any inaccuracy or omission in the declarations, representations and warranties made by Participant herein;

 

(b) The disposition of the Shares acquired thereunder in a manner contrary to the Participant’s declarations, representations and warranties herein, the Plan and/or the Stockholders Agreement; and

 

(c) Any action, suit or proceeding based upon: (i) the claim that said declarations, representations, or warranties were inaccurate or misleading or otherwise cause for obtaining damages or redress from the Company; or (ii) the disposition of the Shares acquired thereunder or any part thereof.

 

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11. Voting Agreement; Proxy.

 

(a) The Participant hereby agrees to vote all Shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the terms of this Option, with respect to any matter in which the Participant shall have the right to vote, in accordance with the recommendation of the Board. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing voting agreement, in the event of an Approved Sale (as defined below), the Participant agrees (i) to vote all such Shares of Common Stock then owned by the Participant at any regular or special meeting of shareholders (or consent pursuant to a written consent in lieu of such meeting) in favor of such Approved Sale, and to raise no objections against the Approved Sale or the process pursuant to which the Approved Sale was arranged or approved, (ii) to waive any and all dissenters’, appraisal or similar rights with respect to such Approved Sale, and (iii) if the Approved Sale is structured as a sale of equity securities by the shareholders of the Company, to sell all such Shares of Common Stock then owned by the Participant on the terms and conditions of such Approved Sale. “Approved Sale” means a Change in Control which has been approved by the Board. The Participant will take all actions requested by the Company in connection with the consummation of an Approved Sale, including, without limitation, entering into an agreement reflecting the terms of the Approved Sale, surrendering certificates, giving customary and reasonable representations and warranties, and executing and delivering customary certificates or other documents.

 

(b) As security for the Participant’s obligations hereunder, the Participant hereby grants to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, an irrevocable proxy to vote all Shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the terms of this stock award, at all meetings of the shareholders of the Company held or taken after the date of this Agreement, or to execute any written consent in lieu thereof. This proxy shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest, shall be irrevocable, and shall remain valid and continue in effect until terminated by the Company. The Participant hereby irrevocably appoints the Chief Executive Officer of the Company as the Participant’s attorney-in-fact with full authority to sign any documents with respect to any such vote or any actions by written consent of the shareholders taken after the date of this Agreement.

 

12. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) This Agreement is binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.

 

(b) The Company may at any time place legends referencing the provisions of this Agreement, and any applicable federal or state securities laws, and other restrictions on all certificates, if any, representing the Shares subject to the provisions of this Agreement. The Participant shall, at the request of the Company, promptly present to the Company any and all such certificates representing the Shares acquired hereunder in the possession of the Participant in order to effectuate the provisions of this Section.

 

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(c) This Award is intended to be excepted from coverage under Section 409A of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder (“Section 409A”) and shall be interpreted and construed accordingly. The Company may modify or amend the terms of this Award, impose conditions on the timing and effectiveness of the issuance of the Shares, or take any other action it deems necessary or advisable, to cause this Award to be excepted from Section 409A (or to comply therewith to the extent the Company determines it is not excepted). Notwithstanding, the Participant recognizes and acknowledges that Section 409A may impose upon the Participant certain taxes or interest charges for which the Participant is, and shall remain, solely responsible.

 

(d) This Agreement and the provisions of the Plan constitute the full and complete understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to the matters herein contained, and shall not be modified or amended except in a writing duly signed by the parties. No waiver by either party of any default under this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of any later default.

 

(e) Nothing in this Agreement shall confer on the Participant any right to continue in the employ of the Company or in any way affect the Company’s right to terminate the Participant’s Service.

 

(f) This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any conflicts or choice of law provisions that would cause the application of the domestic substantive laws of any other jurisdiction.

 

(g) This Agreement may be executed in more than one counterpart, each of which is deemed to be an original and all of which taken together constitute one and the same agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of this 20th day of June 2022.

 

  REALPHA TECH CORP
   
  By: /s/ Mike Logozzo

 

The Participant represents that the Participant is familiar with the terms and provisions of this Agreement, the Plan and the Stockholders Agreement, including the right of first refusal and the right to repurchase contained therein, and hereby accepts the Shares subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and thereof. The Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Board upon any questions arising under this Agreement and the Plan. The Participant further acknowledges and agrees that the Participant’s acceptance of this Shares is voluntary and not a condition of Participant’s employment or service, and that the Participant may decline to accept this stock award without adverse consequences to the Participant’s continued employment or service to the Company.

 

  PARTICIPANT
   
  /s/ Dr.Art Langer
  Name: Dr.Art Langer

 

CONSENT OF SPOUSE (☐ Check box if you are not married) - TO BE SIGNED BY RESIDENTS OF JURISDICTIONS THAT RECOGNIZE COMMUNITY PROPERTY RIGHTS]1

 

The undersigned spouse (“Spouse”) of the Participant, on behalf of Spouse and Spouse’s community property interest, has received, read, understands the Plan and this Restricted Stock Award Agreement, including Appendix A attached hereto. In consideration of the Company granting the Participant Shares as set forth in this Restricted Stock Award Agreement, Spouse hereby acknowledges and agrees to be irrevocably bound by the Plan and the Restricted Stock Award Agreement and further agrees that any community property interest Spouse may have in any Shares acquired hereunder shall similarly be bound by the terms of the Plan and this Restricted Stock Award Agreement. The undersigned hereby appoints Participant as my attorney-in-fact with respect to the exercise of any and all rights under the Plan and this Restricted Stock Award Agreement.

 

______________________________
Signature

Print Name

 

Date: _________________________

 

 

1Community property states currently include:  Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

 

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SCHEDULE A

 

1. Grant Date: June 16, 2022

 

2. Vesting Start Date: June 16, 2022.

 

3. Number of Shares of Common Stock covered by Award: 100,000

 

4. Vesting Schedule: Subject to the Participant’s continued Service with the Company, the Shares shall Vest in accordance with the following schedule:

 

(a) 75,000 percent (75%) of the Shares (rounded to the nearest whole number) shall be Vested on the Vesting Start Date; and

 

(b) 4,167 percent (4%) of the Shares (rounded to the nearest whole number) shall Vest on the first anniversary of the Vesting Start Date, and each successive anniversary thereafter.

 

Subject to the terms of this Agreement and unless otherwise determined by the Board, in its sole discretion, upon the Participant’s Separation from Service for any reason, including but not limited to death, Disability, voluntary termination or involuntary termination with or without Cause, all Unvested Share shall be Forfeited. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, all Shares awarded under this Agreement, whether Vested or Unvested, shall be Forfeited without payment by the Corporation if the Award Recipient is terminated for Cause or the Participant violates any non-solicitation, non-competition, non-disclosure and/or non-disparagement provision contained in any agreement entered into by and between the Participant and the Company or an Affiliate.

 

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INVESTMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT

 

PARTICIPANT: Dr.Art Langer
   
COMPANY: REALPHA TECH CORP
   
SECURITY: COMMON STOCK
   
SHARES 100,000
   
AMOUNT: $0.001 per share

 

In connection with the award of shares of Common Stock (the “Securities”) from ReAlpha Tech Corp (the “Company”), the undersigned Participant represents to the Company the following:

 

(a) Participant has acquired sufficient information about the Company and its business and financial condition to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire the Securities. Participant is acquiring these Securities for investment for Participant’s own account only and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, any “distribution” thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

 

(b) Participant acknowledges and understands that the Securities constitute “restricted securities” under the Securities Act and have not been registered under the Securities Act in reliance upon a specific exemption therefrom, which exemption depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of Participant’s investment intent as expressed herein. In this connection, Participant understands that, in the view of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the statutory basis for such exemption may be unavailable if Participant’s representation was predicated solely upon a present intention to hold these Securities for the minimum capital gains period specified under tax statutes, for a deferred sale, for or until an increase or decrease in the market price of the Securities, or for a period of one year or any other fixed period in the future. Participant further understands that the Securities must be held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available. Participant further acknowledges and understands that the Company is under no obligation to register the Securities. Participant understands that the certificate, if any, evidencing the Securities will be imprinted with a legend which prohibits the transfer of the Securities unless they are registered or such registration is not required in the opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company, and any other legend required under applicable state securities laws.

 

(c) Participant is familiar with the provisions of Rule 701 and Rule 144, each promulgated under the Securities Act, which, in substance, permit limited public resale of “restricted securities” acquired, directly or indirectly from the issuer thereof, in a non-public offering subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Rule 701 provides that if the issuer qualifies under Rule 701 at the time of the grant of the Award to the Participant, the exercise will be exempt from registration under the Securities Act. In the event the Company becomes subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ninety (90) days thereafter (or such longer period as any market stand-off agreement may require) the Securities exempt under Rule 701 may be resold, subject to the satisfaction of certain of the conditions specified by Rule 144, including: (1) the resale being made through a broker in an unsolicited “broker’s transaction” or in transactions directly with a market maker (as said term is defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934); and, in the case of an affiliate, (2) the availability of certain public information about the Company, (3) the amount of Securities being sold during any three month period not exceeding the limitations specified in Rule 144(e), and (4) the timely filing of a Form 144, if applicable.

 

Investment Representation Statement

 

 

 

 

In the event that the Company does not qualify under Rule 701 at the time of grant of the Award, then the Securities may be resold in certain limited circumstances subject to the provisions of Rule 144, which requires the resale to occur not less than one year after the later of the date the Securities were sold by the Company or the date the Securities were sold by an affiliate of the Company, within the meaning of Rule 144; and, in the case of acquisition of the Securities by an affiliate, or by a non-affiliate who subsequently holds the Securities less than two years, the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in sections (1), (2), (3) and (4) of the paragraph immediately above.

 

(d) Participant further understands that in the event all of the applicable requirements of Rule 701 or 144 are not satisfied, registration under the Securities Act, compliance with Regulation A, or some other registration exemption will be required; and that, notwithstanding the fact that Rules 144 and 701 are not exclusive, the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission has expressed its opinion that persons proposing to sell private placement securities other than in a registered offering and otherwise than pursuant to Rules 144 or 701 will have a substantial burden of proof in establishing that an exemption from registration is available for such offers or sales, and that such persons and their respective brokers who participate in such transactions do so at their own risk. Participant understands that no assurances can be given that any such other registration exemption will be available in such event.

 

(e) Participant further agrees, in connection with the Company’s initial underwritten public offering of the Company’s Securities, if any, (1) not to sell, make short sale of, loan, grant any Options for the purchase of, or otherwise dispose of any Securities of the Company held by Participant (other than those Securities included in the registration) without the prior written consent of the Company or the underwriters managing such initial underwritten public offering of the Company’s securities for one hundred eighty (180) days from the effective date of such registration, and (2) further agrees to execute any agreement reflecting (1) above as may be requested by the underwriters at the time of the public offering.

 

PARTICIPANT:

 

/s/ Dr.Art Langer  
Signature  
   
Dr.Art Langer  
Print Name  
   
6/23/2022  
Date  

 

Investment Representation Statement

 

 

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Exhibit 10.19

 

MASTER FACILITY AGREEMENT

 

THIS MASTER FACILITY AGREEMENT, dated as of August 18, 2022 (as amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), between CHURCHILL FUNDING I LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having an address at 450 West 14th Street, New York, New York 10014 (“Lender”) and REALPHA ACQUISITIONS CHURCHILL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at c/o Manager of ReAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC, ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc., 6615 Longshore Loop, Suite 100, Dublin, Ohio 43017 (“Borrower”).

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, the Lender has agreed to provide an uncommitted facility (the “Facility”) wherein the Lender may, at its discretion, make a series of loans to Borrower, in a maximum aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed (without Lender’s sole and absolute discretion) TWO HUNDRED MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($200,000,000) (the “Facility Amount”), which Facility shall be made by the Lender to Borrower by way of Facility Loans (as hereinafter defined) to be funded by the Lender from time to time as hereinafter set forth; and

 

WHEREAS, as a condition to the Lender extending the Facility to Borrower, the Lender requires that the parties enter into an agreement governing the parties’ rights and obligations under the Facility on the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth.

 

NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1. The Facility. Subject to the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Agreement, the Lender shall, from time to time, on any Business Day (as hereinafter defined) by way of Facility Loans to the Borrower, make portions of the Facility available to Borrower up to, but not in excess of, the Facility Amount unless approved by Lender, in its sole and absolute discretion. Facility Loans under the Facility will be available to Borrower until August 18, 2024. For the avoidance of doubt, this is an uncommitted facility and Lender shall have no obligation to make any Facility Loan.

 

2. Conditions Precedent. Lender shall have no obligation to enter into or take any action under this Agreement until the following conditions precedent have been satisfied:

 

(a) Lender shall have received fully executed original of this Agreement.

 

(b) Lender shall have received (i) certified copies of all organizational documents related to Borrower and Guarantor, which must be acceptable to Lender, in Lender’s reasonable discretion, and (ii) such other evidence of the formation, structure, existence and/or good standing of Borrower and any Guarantor and such other persons as Lender may request, in Lender’s sole and absolute discretion, including, without limitation, good standing or existence certificates, resolutions authorizing the entering into of the Facility and incumbency certificate as may be requested by Lender.

 

 

 

 

(c) Lender shall have received UCC, judgment, lien, litigation and bankruptcy searches of Borrower, Guarantor, and any other person deemed appropriate by the Lender.

 

(d) Lender shall have received all documentation and other information requested by Lender or required by regulatory authorities in order for Lender to comply with the requirements of any anti-money laundering laws, including the PATRIOT Act and any applicable “know your customer” rules and regulations.

 

(e) There shall have been no material adverse change in the financial condition or business condition of the Borrower or Guarantor since the date of the most recent financial statements and/or other information delivered to Lender. Neither Borrower nor Guarantor shall be the subject of any bankruptcy, reorganization, or insolvency proceeding.

 

(f) All payments, deposits or escrows required to be made or established by Borrower under this Agreement on or before the date hereof shall have been paid.

 

(g) Intentionally Omitted.

 

(h) Borrower shall have paid any and all of Lender’s out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement or any Facility Loan made on the date hereof, including, without limitation, filing and similar fees, taxes and charges, costs of third-party reports, including without limitation, credit reports, underwriting and origination expenses, and all legal fees and expenses charged by counsel to Lender.

 

(i) Lender or Lender’s counsel shall have received such other and further approvals, opinions (other than non-consolidation opinions), documents and information as Lender or Lender’s counsel may have reasonably requested in a form and substance satisfactory to Lender and Lender’s counsel.

 

3. Facility Loans and Facility Loan Conditions.

 

(a) Borrower may from time to time request that portions of the Facility be advanced by the Lender as a facility loan (each, an “Facility Loan” and collectively, “Facility Loans”) by delivering a borrowing request in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A (the “Borrowing Request”) to the Lender on a Business Day. Each request for a Facility Loan shall be made on notice received by the Lender not later than 12:00 p.m. New York City time ten (10) Business Days prior to the Business Day on which the Borrower requests the Lender to make such Facility Loan. Each Borrowing Request shall be irrevocable and binding on Borrower.

 

(b) Each Facility Loan shall be on the terms set forth on Schedule I;

 

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(c) Lender’s acceptance of any request to make a Facility Loan (which acceptance shall be in Lender’s sole discretion) is subject to the satisfaction of all of the following conditions precedent (each of which is deemed material and none of which may be waived except in a writing executed by Lender):

 

(i) Lender shall have received an irrevocable Borrowing Request;

 

(ii) All conditions of Section 2 hereof shall remain satisfied, performed and unimpaired as of the date of such Facility Loan;

 

(iii) Lender shall have received the following fully executed and notarized (where applicable) documents (A) a promissory note in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit B (each, a “Note”); (B) a loan agreement in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit C (each, a “Facility Loan Agreement”); (C) a security instrument in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit D (the “Security Instrument”; the applicable real property secured by such Security Instrument is hereafter referred to as the “Property”), (D) an assignment of leases and rents in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit E (the “Assignment of Leases”), (E) a guaranty of recourse obligations, interest and completion in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit F-1, (F) a guaranty of recourse obligations in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit F-2, (G) an environment indemnity agreement in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit G, (H) a pledge and security agreement in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit H and (I) a cross collateralization agreement in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit I (each of the foregoing, together with any and all other agreements, certificates and other documents executed and delivered in connection with any Facility Loan being referred collectively herein as the “Facility Loan Documents”);

 

(iv) Lender shall have approved and Borrower shall execute a management agreement between Borrower and ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc., a Delaware limited liability company (“AMI”) (the “Asset Management Agreement”). The Asset Management Agreement shall be collaterally assigned to Lender pursuant to an assignment and subordination of management agreement in form and substance acceptable to Lender (the “Collateral Assignment of Asset Management Agreement”);

 

(v) Lender shall have approved and Borrower and/or AMI shall execute a property management agreement between Borrower and/or AMI and a licensed property manager or a person with property management experience satisfactory to Lender (the “Property Management Agreement”). The initial manager under the Property Management Agreement shall be Vacasa LLC, or an affiliate of Vacasa LLC, authorized to conduct property management in the state. The Property Management Agreement shall be collaterally assigned to Lender pursuant to an assignment and subordination of management agreement in form and substance acceptable to Lender (the “Collateral Assignment of Property Management Agreement”);

 

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(vi) Lender shall have received payment of a fee in an amount equal to one percent (1%) of such Facility Loan;

 

(vii) In connection with the initial Facility Loan, Borrower shall have (or have caused to be) (A) established a deposit account (the “Deposit Account”) with Signature Bank (the “Deposit Account Bank”) in the name of the Borrower and (B) delivered to Lender an executed copy of the required deposit account control agreement with the Deposit Account Bank entered into in connection with the Deposit Account (the “Deposit Account Control Agreement”);

 

(viii) Intentionally Omitted;

 

(ix) Intentionally Omitted;

 

(x) No Event of Default or any monetary default shall have occurred and be continuing pursuant to this Agreement either on the date such Facility Loan is made or as a result of the making of such Facility Loan;

 

(xi) No Event of Default or any monetary default shall have occurred and be continuing under any existing Facility Loan;

 

(xii) No Facility Loan shall result in the Facility exceeding the Facility Amount;

 

(xiii) Lender shall have completed a satisfactory due diligence of the Property or Properties for which the Borrower seeks a Facility Loan;

 

(xiv) All of the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement and the other Facility Loan Documents shall be materially true and correct on and as of the date of the Borrowing Request with the same effect as though such representations and warranties have been made on and as of such date, except to the extent such representations and warranties by their nature expressly relate to an earlier date;

 

(xv) Lender shall have received any and all such other additional information and documentation as deemed necessary or appropriate by Lender, including, but not limited to any reasonable and customary deliverables that are required in connection with the origination of a mortgage loan (e.g. appraisals, zoning, insurance, title policies, environmental reports, opinions of counsel (including, without limitation, non-consolidation opinions), etc.) with respect to each Facility Loan; and

 

(xvi) Borrower shall have paid any and all of Lender’s out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement or any Facility Loan made on the date hereof, including, without limitation, filing and similar fees, taxes and charges, costs of third-party reports, including without limitation, credit reports, underwriting and origination expenses, and all legal fees and expenses charged by counsel to Lender; provided, however, such legal fees described in this Section 3(c)(xvi) shall not exceed $10,000 for any individual Facility Loan without the written consent of the Borrower.

 

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For the avoidance of doubt, the Facility is uncommitted and the making of any Facility Loan is within the sole discretion of the Lender in all respects. Lender shall have no obligation to make any Facility Loan even where all conditions set forth in this section 3 are satisfied.

 

4. Representations and Warranties. Borrower represents to Lender that:

 

(a) Organization. Borrower is duly organized and is validly existing, in full force and effect and in good standing in the jurisdiction in which it is organized, with requisite power and authority and to transact the businesses in which it is now engaged. Borrower is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where it is required to be so qualified in connection with this Agreement, its businesses and operations. Borrower possesses all rights, licenses, permits and authorizations, governmental or otherwise, necessary to entitle it to transact the businesses in which it is now engaged. The organizational chart attached as Schedule II hereto, relating to Borrower, certain affiliates and other parties, is true, complete and correct on and as of the date hereof.

 

(b) Proceedings. Borrower has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by or on behalf of Borrower and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms, subject only to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency and similar laws affecting rights of creditors generally, and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law).

 

(c) No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Facility Loan Documents by Borrower will not conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Facility Loan Documents) upon any of the property or assets of Borrower pursuant to the terms of any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, partnership agreement, management agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which any of Borrower’s property or assets is subject, nor will such action result in any violation of the provisions of any statute or any order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over Borrower or any of Borrower’s other assets and any consent, approval, authorization, order, registration or qualification of or with any governmental authority required for the execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of this Agreement or any other Facility Loan Documents have been obtained and is in full force and effect.

 

(d) Financial Information. All financial data, including, without limitation, the statements of cash flow and income and operating expense, that have been delivered to Lender in respect of Borrower and/or Guarantor (a) are true, complete and correct in all material respects, (b) accurately represent the financial condition of Borrower and the Guarantor, as applicable, as of the date of such reports, and (c) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles throughout the periods covered, except as disclosed therein. Borrower does not have any contingent liabilities, liabilities for taxes, unusual forward or long-term commitments or unrealized or anticipated losses from any unfavorable c commitments that are known to Borrower. Since the date of such financial statements, there has been no materially adverse change in the financial condition, operations or business of Borrower from that set forth in said financial statements.

 

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(e) Litigation. There are no actions, suits or proceedings at law or in equity by or before any governmental authority or other agency now pending or threatened against or affecting Borrower or any affiliate thereof or Guarantor, which actions, suits or proceedings, if determined against Borrower, Guarantor or any of their affiliates, might materially adversely affect the condition (financial or otherwise) or business of Borrower at law or in equity, or before or by any governmental authority and Borrower is not in default with respect to any order, ruling or decree of any court, arbitration body, or governmental authority.

 

(f) Not a Foreign Person. Borrower is not a “foreign person” within the meaning of § 1445(f)(3) of the Code, and if requested by Lender, Borrower will so certify (or in the case of a disregarded entity, its owner will certify) to Lender or a person designated by Lender under penalties of perjury to the accuracy of this representation, and will provide in such certification such additional information as Lender may reasonably request related thereto.

 

(g) No Change in Facts or Circumstances; Disclosure. All information submitted by Borrower to Lender and in all financial statements, rent rolls, reports, certificates and other documents submitted in connection with the Facility or in satisfaction of the terms thereof and all statements of fact made by Borrower in this Agreement, are accurate, complete and correct in all material respects. There has been no material adverse change in any condition, fact, circumstance or event that would make any such information inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading in any material respect or that otherwise materially and adversely affects or might materially and adversely affect the business operations or the financial condition of Borrower. Borrower has disclosed to Lender all material facts and has not failed to disclose any material fact that could cause any information described in this Section 4(g) or any representation or warranty made herein to be materially misleading.

 

Borrower agrees that all of the representations and warranties of Borrower set forth in Section 4 and elsewhere in this Agreement and in the other Facility Loan Documents shall survive for so long as any amount remains owing to Lender under this Agreement or any of the other Facility Loan Documents by Borrower. All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made in this Agreement or in the other Facility Loan Documents by Borrower shall be deemed to have been relied upon by Lender notwithstanding any investigation heretofore or hereafter made by Lender or on its behalf.

 

5. Covenants. From the date hereof and until repayment of the Facility in full and performance in full of all obligations of Borrower and Guarantor under the Facility Loan Documents in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the other Facility Loan Documents, Borrower hereby covenants and agreed with Lender that:

 

(a) Existence. Borrower shall do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve, renew and keep in full force and effect its existence, rights, licenses, permits and franchises, and comply, in all material respects, with all legal requirements applicable to it. Borrower shall at all times maintain, preserve and protect all franchises and trade names and preserve all the remainder of its property used or useful in the conduct of its business. Borrower shall remain in good standing under the laws of each state and as to the extent the same are required for the ownership, maintenance and operation of the Properties. Borrower shall not make any material change in the scope or nature of its business objectives, purposes or operations, or undertake or participate in activities other than the continuance of its present business.

 

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(b) Litigation. Borrower shall give prompt written notice to Lender of any litigation or governmental proceedings pending or threatened against Borrower or Guarantor which might materially adversely affect Borrower’s condition (financial or otherwise).

 

(c) Material Adverse Change. Borrower shall promptly advise Lender of any material adverse change in Borrower’s condition, financial or otherwise, or of the occurrence of any default or Event of Default of which Borrower has knowledge.

 

(d) OFAC. At all times throughout the term of this Agreement, Borrower, Guarantor and their respective affiliates shall be in full compliance with all applicable orders, rules, regulations and recommendations of The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

 

(e) Confirmation of Representations. Borrower shall deliver, upon the request of Lender, (a) one or more officer’s certificates certifying as to the accuracy of all representations made by Borrower in this Agreement and the other Facility Loan Documents, and (b) certificates of the relevant governmental authorities in all relevant jurisdictions indicating the good standing and qualification of Borrower and Guarantor.

 

(f) Borrower shall not (i) engage in any dissolution, liquidation or consolidation or merger with or into any other business entity, (ii) transfer, lease or sell, in one transaction or any combination of transactions, the assets or all or substantially all of the properties or assets of Borrower except to the extent expressly permitted by the Facility Loan Documents, or (iii) except as expressly permitted under the Facility Loan Documents, modify, amend, waive or terminate its organizational documents or its qualification and good standing in any jurisdiction or in each case, without obtaining the prior written consent of Lender.

 

(g) Name. Identity, Structure, or Principal Place of Business. Borrower shall not change its name, identity (including its trade name or names), or principal place of business set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement, without, in each case, first giving Lender thirty (30) days prior written notice. Borrower shall not change its corporate, partnership or other structure, or the place of its organization without, in each case, the consent of Lender.

 

(h) Additional Indebtedness. With the exception of the Facility Loans, Borrower shall not suffer or incur any additional debt, warehouse financing, obligations as lessee under a capitalized lease or contingent liabilities without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent may be withheld in Lender’s sole and absolute discretion; provided, however, that this provision shall not restrict the incurrence of any additional debt by a Person other than the Borrower or a Subsidiary thereof to facilitate long term refinancing of any Property after such Property has been subject to a Facility Loan for at least three (3) months, so long as (i) the Property is transferred to such Person in accordance with the terms of Section 5(i) below and (ii) such Facility Loan and all obligations thereunder have been repaid in full on or prior to the date such additional debt is incurred.

 

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(i) Transfers. Borrower shall not sell, convey, mortgage, grant, bargain, encumber, pledge, assign, grant options with respect to, or otherwise transfer or dispose of (directly or indirectly, voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, and whether or not for consideration or of record) any Property or any part thereof or any legal or beneficial interest therein or permit a Sale or Pledge of an interest in any Restricted Party without the prior written consent of Lender, other than the sale of a Property and corresponding payment in full of all of the principal and interest due on the underlying Facility Loan and all other amounts due and payable under the applicable Facility Loan Documents, in accordance with the terms and provisions of such applicable Facility Loan Documents (including, without limitation, the applicable Cross-Collateralization Agreement).

 

For purposes of this Section 5(i):

 

Restricted Party” shall mean Borrower, any Guarantor, or any Affiliated manager or any shareholder, partner, member or non-member manager, or any direct or indirect legal or beneficial owner of, Borrower, any Guarantor, any Affiliated manager or any non-member manager.

 

Sale or Pledge” shall mean a voluntary or involuntary sale, conveyance, transfer or pledge of a direct or indirect legal or beneficial interest.

 

(j) Single Purpose Entity. Borrower covenants end agrees that its organizational documents shall provide that it has not, and shall not:

 

(A) engage in any business or activity other than the acquisition, development, ownership, operation, leasing, managing and maintenance of each Property, and entering into the Facility, and activities incidental thereto;

 

(B) acquire or own any material assets other than (i) each Property, and (ii) such incidental personal property as may be necessary for the operation of each Property;

 

(C) merge into or consolidate with any Person, or dissolve, terminate or liquidate in whole or in part, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets or change its legal structure;

 

(D) (i) fail to observe its organizational formalities or preserve its existence as an entity duly organized, validly existing, in full force and effect and in good standing (if applicable) under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization or formation, and qualification to do business in the State where each Property is located, if applicable, or (ii) without the prior written consent of Lender, amend, modify, terminate or fail to comply with the provisions of Borrower’s organizational documents, as the case may be;

 

(E) own any subsidiary or make any investment in, any Person without the prior written consent of Lender;

 

(F) commingle its assets with the assets of any of its members, general partners, Affiliates, principals or of any other Person, participate in a cash management system with any other Person or fail to use its own separate stationery, telephone number, invoices and checks;

 

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(G) incur any debt, secured or unsecured, direct or contingent (including guaranteeing any obligation), other than with respect to the Facility Loans, except for trade payables in the ordinary course of its business of owning and operating each Property, provided that such debt (i) is not evidenced by a note, (ii) is paid within sixty (60) days of the date incurred, (iii) does not exceed, in the aggregate, two percent (2%) of the outstanding principal balance of the applicable Note and (iv) is payable to trade creditors and in amounts as are normal and reasonable under the circumstances;

 

(H) become insolvent and fail to pay its debts and liabilities (including, as applicable, shared personnel and overhead expenses) from its assets as the same shall become due;

 

(I) (i) fail to maintain its records (including financial statements), books of account and bank accounts separate and apart from those of the members, general partners, principals and Affiliates of Borrower, the Affiliates of a member, general partner or principal of Borrower and any other Person, (ii) permit its assets or liabilities to be listed as assets or liabilities on the financial statement of any other Person or (iii) include the assets or liabilities of any other Person on its financial statements;

 

(J) enter into any contract or agreement with any member, general partner, principal or Affiliate of Borrower, Guarantor or any member, general partner, principal or Affiliate thereof (other than a business management services agreement with an Affiliate of Borrower, provided that

 

(i) such agreement is acceptable to Lender, (ii) the manager, or equivalent thereof, under such agreement holds itself out as an agent of Borrower and

 

(iii) the agreement meets the standards set forth in this subsection (J) following this parenthetical), except upon terms and conditions that are commercially reasonable, intrinsically fair and substantially similar to those that would be available on an arms-length basis with third parties other than any member, general partner, principal or Affiliate of Borrower, Guarantor, or any member, general partner, principal or Affiliate thereof;

 

(K) seek the dissolution or winding up in whole, or in part, of Borrower;

 

(L) fail to correct any known misunderstandings regarding the separate identity of Borrower or any member, general partner, principal or Affiliate thereof or any other Person;

 

(M) guarantee or become obligated for the debts of any other Person or hold itself out to be responsible for the debts of another Person;

 

(N) make any loans or advances to any third party, including any member, general partner, principal or Affiliate of Borrower or any member, general partner, principal or Affiliate thereof, and shall not acquire obligations or securities of any member, general partner, principal or Affiliate of Borrower or any member, general partner, or Affiliate thereof;

 

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(O) fail to file its own tax returns or be included on the tax returns of any other Person except as required by Applicable Law;

 

(P) fail either to hold itself out to the public as a legal entity separate and distinct from any other Person or to conduct its business solely in its own name or a name franchised or licensed to it by an entity other than an Affiliate of Borrower and not as a division or part of any other entity in order not (i) to mislead others as to the identity with which such other party is transacting business, or (ii) to suggest that Borrower is responsible for the debts of any third party (including any member, general partner, principal or Affiliate of Borrower as the case may be, or any member, general partner, principal or Affiliate thereof);

 

(Q) fail to maintain adequate capital for the normal obligations reasonably foreseeable in a business of its size and character and in light of its contemplated business operations;

 

(R) share any common logo with or hold itself out as or be considered as a department or division of (i) any general partner, principal, member or Affiliate of Borrower, (ii) any Affiliate of a general partner, principal or member of Borrower or (iii) any other Person. For avoidance of doubt, the parties agree that AMI, which maintains the relationship with the property manager (or may serve as property manager), is allowed to market the properties (owned by any Borrower) through Vacasa on Airbnb or similar sites using any AMI logo(s) or its doing business as designation “reAlpha Homes” or its logo(s);

 

(S) fail to allocate fairly and reasonably any overhead expenses that are shared with an Affiliate, including paying for office space and services performed by any employee of an Affiliate;

 

(T) pledge its assets for the benefit of any other Person, and with respect to Borrower, other than with respect to the Facility;

 

(U) fail to maintain a sufficient number of employees in light of its contemplated business operations;

 

(V) fail to hold its assets in its own name;

 

(W) if Borrower is a corporation, fail to consider the interests of its creditors in connection with all corporate actions to the extent permitted by Applicable Law; and

 

(X) have any of its obligations guaranteed by an Affiliate except Guarantor in connection with the Facility.

 

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6. Events of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute an event of default hereunder (an “Event of Default”):

 

(i) if any representation or warranty made by Borrower or Guarantor herein or in any other Facility Loan Document or other instrument, agreement or document furnished to Lender shall have been false or misleading in any material respect as of the date the representation or warranty was made;

 

(ii) if an “Event of Default” (as defined in any Facility Loan Agreement) shall have occurred;

 

(iii) if Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor under any guaranty issued in connection with the Facility shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or

 

(iv) if a receiver, liquidator or trustee shall be appointed for Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor under any guarantee issued in connection with the Facility or if Borrower, Guarantor or such other guarantor shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or if any petition for bankruptcy, reorganization or arrangement pursuant to Title 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., and the regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto (as the same may be amended from time to time), or any similar federal or State law, shall be filed by or against, consented to, or acquiesced in by, Borrower, Guarantor or such other guarantor, or if any proceeding for the dissolution or liquidation of Borrower, Guarantor or such other guarantor shall be instituted; provided, however, if such appointment, adjudication, petition or proceeding was involuntary and not consented to by Borrower, Guarantor or such other guarantor, upon the same not being discharged, stayed or dismissed within sixty (60) days.

 

7. Cash Management.

 

(a) Deposits into Deposit Account.

 

(i) Borrower represents, warrants and covenants that (i) Borrower shall, or cause any property manager to, immediately (but in no event more than two (2) Business Days thereafter) deposit all Gross Income from Operations (as defined in the Facility Loan Agreements) into the Deposit Account, (ii) intentionally omitted, (iii) other than the Deposit Account, there shall be no other accounts maintained by Borrower or any other Person into which revenues from the ownership and operation of any Property is deposited, and (iv) neither Borrower nor any other Person shall open any other such account with respect to the deposit of income in connection with any Property. Until deposited into the Deposit Account, any Gross Income from Operations from any Property and held by Borrower shall be deemed to be collateral and shall be held in trust by it for the benefit, and as the property, of Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds or property of Borrower. Borrower shall pay for all expenses of opening and maintaining the Deposit Account.

 

(ii) Borrower warrants and covenants that it shall not rescind, withdraw or change any notices or instructions required to be sent by it pursuant to this Section 7 without Lender’s prior written consent.

 

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(b) Account Name.

 

(i) The Deposit Account shall be in the name of Lender.

 

(ii) In the event Lender transfers or assigns the Facility, Borrower acknowledges that the Deposit Account Bank, at Lender’s request, shall change the name of the Deposit Account, to the name of the transferee or assignee. In the event Lender retains a servicer to service the Facility, Borrower acknowledges that the Deposit Account Bank, at Lender’s request, shall change the name of the Deposit Account to the name of the servicer, as agent for Lender.

 

(c) Transfer To and Disbursements from the Deposit Account.

 

(i) From the date hereof through and including repayment in full of the Facility, so long as no Event of Default has occurred, on a monthly basis, Lender shall (or shall cause Deposit Account Bank to) disburse all funds from the Deposit Account to Lender or Lender’s servicer (a “Servicer”), and Lender or Servicer shall disburse such funds (i) first, to a tax reserve account for the applicable Facility Loan for payment of the Monthly Tax Deposit (as defined in the applicable Facility Loan Agreement), (ii) second, to an insurance reserve for the applicable Facility Loan for payment of the Monthly Insurance Premium Deposit (as defined in the applicable Facility Loan Agreement), (iii) third, to Lender for payment of monthly debt service due under the applicable Facility Loan on such date, and (iv) fourth, to the Borrower.

 

(ii) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender shall promptly notify Deposit Account Bank in writing of such Event of Default and, without notice from Deposit Account Bank or Lender, (a) Borrower shall have no further right in respect of (including, without limitation, the right to instruct Deposit Account Bank to transfer from) the Deposit Account and (b) Lender shall have all rights and remedies with respect to the Deposit Account and the amounts on deposit therein and the Deposit Account Collateral as described in this Agreement and in the Facility Loan Documents, in addition to all of the rights and remedies available to a secured party under the UCC, and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement or in the Facility Loan Documents, Lender may apply all sums and amounts in the Deposit Account as Lender determines in its sole discretion.

 

(d) Sole Dominion and Control. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the Deposit Account is subject to the sole dominion, control and discretion of Lender, its authorized agents or designees, including Deposit Account Bank, subject to the terms hereof; and Borrower shall have no right of withdrawal with respect to the Deposit Account except with the prior written consent of Lender or as otherwise provided herein.

 

(e) Security Interest. Borrower hereby grants to Lender a first priority security interest in the Deposit Account and the Deposit Account Collateral as additional security for the Facility.

 

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(f) Financing Statement; Further Assurances. Borrower hereby authorizes Lender to file, and upon Lender’s request, shall execute and deliver to Lender for filing, a financing statement or statements under the UCC in connection with the Deposit Account and the Deposit Account Collateral with respect thereto in the form required to properly perfect Lender’s security interest therein. Borrower agrees that at any time and from time to time, at the expense of Borrower, Borrower will promptly execute and deliver all further instruments and documents, and take all further action, that may be necessary or desirable, or that Lender may request, in order to perfect and protect any security interest granted or purported to be granted hereby or to enable Deposit Account Bank or Lender to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder with respect to the Deposit Account or Deposit Account Collateral.

 

(g) Borrower’s Obligation Not Affected. The insufficiency of funds on deposit in the Deposit Account shall not absolve Borrower of the obligation to make any payments, as and when due pursuant to this Agreement and the other Facility Loan Documents, and such obligations shall be separate and independent, and not conditioned on any event or circumstance whatsoever.

 

8. Release of Property. Provided no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Borrower may prepay or repay any Facility Loan in accordance with the applicable Facility Loan Documents (such amount required thereunder, the “Applicable Repayment Amount”), in which case the applicable Security Instrument shall be satisfied in accordance with such Facility Loan Documents and the subject Property may be deemed released from the Facility subject to the terms of Section 5 of the applicable Cross-Collateralization Agreement.

 

9. Amendments. This Agreement may not be waived, supplemented, amended, modified or discharged except by a written agreement executed by Borrower and the Lender.

 

10. Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

 

11. Headings. The Section headings in this Agreement are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement for any other purpose.

 

12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and each such counterpart shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts together constitute but one and the same agreement. In addition, the parties may execute separate signature pages, and such signature pages (and/or signature pages which have been detached from one or more duplicate original copies of this Agreement) may be combined and attached to one or more copies of this Agreement so that such copies shall contain the signatures of all of the parties hereto.

 

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13. Governing Law; Entire Agreement, (a) THIS AGREEMENT AND EVERY OTHER FACILITY LOAN DOCUMENT SHALL EACH BE DEEMED TO BE A CONTRACT MADE UNDER AND GOVERNED BY THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REFERENCE TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW. This Agreement and the other Facility Loan Documents constitute the entire understanding among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede any prior agreements, written or oral, with respect thereto.

 

(b) EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, INTENTIONALLY, UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY (I) SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY NEW YORK STATE OR FEDERAL COURT SITTING IN NEW YORK CITY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER FACILITY LOAN DOCUMENT, (II) AGREES THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE HEARD AND DETERMINED IN SUCH NEW YORK STATE OR FEDERAL COURT, AND (III) WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT IT MAY EFFECTIVELY DO SO, THE DEFENSE OF ANY INCONVENIENT FORUM TO THE MAINTENANCE OF SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING.

 

(c) Each party to this Agreement hereby waives personal service of any summons, complaint and other process issued in any action or proceeding and agrees that service of such summons, complaints and other process may be made by registered or certified mail addressed to such party at the address set forth in Section 15 and that service so made shall be deemed completed upon the earlier of such party’s actual receipt thereof and the date occurring three (3) calendar days after such mailing. Nothing contained in this Section 12 shall affect the right of the Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction or to serve process on Borrower in any other manner permitted by applicable law.

 

14. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and assigns; provided, however, that Borrower may not assign or transfer any or all of Borrower’s rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Lender, which consent may be withheld by the Lender in the Lender’s sole and absolute discretion.

 

15. Notices. All notices or other written communications hereunder shall be deemed to have been properly given (i) upon delivery, if delivered in person with receipt acknowledged by the recipient thereof, (ii) one (1) Business Day after having been deposited for overnight delivery with any reputable overnight courier service, or (iii) three (3) Business Days after having been deposited in any post office or mail depository regularly maintained by the U.S. Postal Service and sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

 

If to Borrower: ReAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC

 

c/o ReAlpha Asset

Management, Inc. 6615 Longshore

Loop, Suite 100

 

Dublin, Ohio 43017

 

Attention: Mike Logozzo, CFO and Director of

Operations E-mail: mike.logozzo@realpha.com

 

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With a copy to:

Brouse McDowell

600 Superior Avenue East Suite 1600

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Attention: Molly Z. Brown, Esq.

  E-mail: MBrown@brouse.com
   
If to Lender:

Churchill Funding I LLC

450 West 14th Street

New York, New York 10014

Attention: Robert Dakis, Esq.

   
With a copy to:

King & Spalding LLP

1185 Avenue of the Americas

34th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Attention: Jared S. Zaben, Esq.

 

or addressed as such party may from time to time designate by

written notice to the other parties.

 

Either party by notice to the other may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications or by sending an email to the above addresses.

 

16. Indemnity. Borrower shall indemnify and hold Lender harmless as provided in the Facility Loan Agreements and/or the other Facility Loan Documents.

 

17. Further Assurances. Borrower and Guarantor shall execute, acknowledge and deliver, at such Borrower’s and such Guarantor’s sole cost and expense, all further agreements, documents, acts, deeds, conveyances, assignments, estoppel certificates, transfers and assurances as the Lender may reasonably require from time to time in order to better clarify, assure, grant, and convey to the Lender the rights intended to be granted, now or in the future, to the Lender under this Agreement and each of the other Facility Loan Documents.

 

18. Construction. This Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against the party causing this Agreement to be drafted.

 

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19. Waivers. Presentment, demand, notice of dishonor, protest, notice of acceleration, notice of intent to demand or accelerate payment of maturity, presentment for payment, notice of nonpayment, grace, notice of acceleration of maturity, and diligence in collecting the indebtedness (or any portion thereof) are waived by Borrower, all makers, endorsers and guarantors (including, without limitation, Guarantor) of this Agreement and/or the other Facility Loan Documents and all other third party obligors.

 

20. Joint And Several Liability. If more than one person or entity signs this Agreement or any of the other Facility Loan Documents as Borrower, the representations, covenants, warranties and other obligations of such persons and entities as to their obligations in such capacities shall be joint and several.

 

21. Trial by Jury. BORROWER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THE FACILITY LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. LENDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY BORROWER.

 

22. Brokers and Financial Advisors.

 

Borrower hereby represents that it has dealt with no financial advisors, brokers, underwriters, placement agents, agents or finders in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement other than Ackman Ziff (“Broker”). Borrower hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Lender harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs and expenses of any kind (including Lender’s attorneys’ fees and expenses) in any way relating to or arising from a claim by any Person that such Person acted on behalf of Borrower or Lender in connection with the transactions contemplated herein. The provisions of this Section 22 shall survive the expiration and termination of this Agreement and the payment of the Facility in full.

 

23. Negation of Implied Right to Cure Defaults. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement or any of the other Facility Loan Documents providing that certain rights, remedies or privileges are only available to Lender during the “continuance” of an Event of Default (or words of similar import), Borrower expressly acknowledges and agrees that it does not have the right to cure an Event of Default once the same has occurred under this Agreement or any other Facility Loan Document without the consent of Lender, which consent may be withheld, delayed or denied by Lender in its sole and absolute discretion.

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  BORROWER:
   
  REALPHA ACQUISITIONS CHURCHILL, LLC
   
  BY: REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, ITS MANAGER
     
    /s/ Michael Logozzo
  Name:  Michael Logozzo
  Title: Chief Financial Officer and Director of
Operations of ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.

 

-Signature Page to Master Facility Agreement-

 

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  LENDER:
   
  CHURCHILL FUNDING I, LLC
   
  By: /s/ Derrick Land
  Name:  Derrick Land
  Title: Authorized Signer

 

 

18

 

Exhibit 10.20

 

 

 

 

LOAN AGREEMENT

 

Dated as of [         ], 20[   ]

 

Between

 

REALPHA ACQUISITIONS CHURCHILL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Borrower

 

and

 

CHURCHILL FUNDING I LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Lender

 

Address: [           ]

 

County: [          ]

 

$[           ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     

Page

ARTICLE I.   DEFINITIONS; PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION 1
1.1   Definitions 15
1.2   Principles of Construction 15
1.3   Presumption 15
ARTICLE II.   GENERAL TERMS 15
2.1   Loan Commitment; Disbursement to Borrower 15
    2.1.1 Agreement to Lend and Borrow 15
    2.1.2 Single Disbursement to Borrower 15
    2.1.3 The Note, Security Instrument and Loan Documents 15
    2.1.4 Use of Proceeds 15
2.2   Interest; Loan Payments; Late Payment Charge 16
    2.2.1 Payments 16
    2.2.2 Interest Calculation 16
    2.2.3 Payment on Maturity Date 16
    2.2.4 Payments after Default 16
    2.2.5 Late Payment Charge 17
    2.2.6 Usury Savings 17
    2.2.7 Indemnified Taxes 17
    2.2.8 Making of Payments 17
2.3   Prepayments 18
    2.3.1 Voluntary Prepayments 18
    2.3.2 Mandatory Prepayments 18
    2.3.3 Prepayments After Default 19
    2.3.4 Application of Prepayments 19
    2.3.5 Release on Payment in Full 19
ARTICLE III.   INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 19
ARTICLE IV.   REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 20  
4.1   Borrower Representations 19
    4.1.1 Organization 19
    4.1.2 Proceedings 19
    4.1.3 No Conflicts 19
    4.1.4 Litigation 19
    4.1.5 Agreements 20
    4.1.6 Solvency 20
    4.1.7 Full and Accurate Disclosure 20
    4.1.8 No Plan Assets 21
    4.1.9 Compliance 21
    4.1.10 Financial Information 21
    4.1.11 Condemnation 21
    4.1.12 Federal Reserve Regulations 22
    4.1.13 Utilities and Public Access 22
    4.1.14 Not a Foreign Person 22

 

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    4.1.15 Separate Tax Lot and Zoning Lot 22
    4.1.16 Assessments 23
    4.1.17 Enforceability 23
    4.1.18 No Prior Assignment 23
    4.1.19 Insurance 23
    4.1.20 Use of Property 23
    4.1.21 Certificate of Occupancy; Licenses 23
    4.1.22 Flood Zone 23
    4.1.23 Physical Condition 24
    4.1.24 Boundaries 24
    4.1.25 Leases 24
    4.1.26 Survey 25
    4.1.27 No Other Debt 25
    4.1.28 Filing and Recording Taxes 25
    4.1.29 Title 25
    4.1.30 Management Agreements 25
    4.1.31 Illegal Activity 26
    4.1.32 No Change in Facts or Circumstances; Disclosure 26
    4.1.33 Investment Company Act 26
    4.1.34 Principal Place of Business; State of Organization 26
    4.1.35 Reserved 27
    4.1.36 Business Purposes 27
    4.1.37 Taxes 27
    4.1.38 Forfeiture 27
    4.1.39 Environmental Representations and Warranties 27
    4.1.40 Taxpayer Identification Number 27
    4.1.41 OFAC 28
    4.1.42 Consents 28
    4.1.43 Purchase Options 28
    4.1.44 Embargoed Person 28
    4.1.45 Reciprocal Easement Agreements 28
    4.1.46 Sanctions 29
    4.1.47 [HOA 29
4.2   Survival of Representations 29
ARTICLE V.   BORROWER COVENANTS 30
5.1   Affirmative Covenants 30
    5.1.1 Existence; Compliance with Legal Requirements 30
    5.1.2 Taxes[, HOA Fees] and Other Charges 31
    5.1.3 Litigation 31
    5.1.4 Access to the Property 31
    5.1.5 Notice of Default 32
    5.1.6 Cooperate in Legal Proceedings 32
    5.1.7 Award and Insurance Benefits 32
    5.1.8 Further Assurances 32
    5.1.9 Mortgage and Intangible Taxes 33
    5.1.10 Financial Reporting 33

 

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    5.1.11 Business and Operations 35
    5.1.12 Costs of Enforcement 35
    5.1.13 Estoppel Statement 35
    5.1.14 Loan Proceeds 36
    5.1.15 Performance of Required Capital Expenditures 36
    5.1.16 Title to the Property 38
    5.1.17 Leasing Matters 38
    5.1.18 Management Agreements 38
    5.1.19 Environmental Covenants 40
    5.1.20 Alterations 40
    5.1.21 OFAC 40
    5.1.22 Reserved 40
    5.1.23 Confirmation of Representations 40
    5.1.24 Negative Pledge 40
    5.1.25 Compliance with Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Anti- Corruption Laws 41
5.2   Negative Covenants 41
    5.2.1 Liens 41
    5.2.2 Dissolution 41
    5.2.3 Change In Business 42
    5.2.4 Debt Cancellation 42
    5.2.5 Zoning 42
    5.2.6 No Joint Assessment 42
    5.2.7 Name, Identity, Structure, or Principal Place of Business 42
    5.2.8 ERISA 43
    5.2.9 Affiliate Transactions 43
    5.2.10 Transfers 43
    5.2.11 Waste 45
    5.2.12 Reciprocal Easement Agreement 45
    5.2.13 Limitation on Securities Issuances 45
    5.2.14 Subordinate Financing 46
    5.2.15 Limitations on Distributions 46
ARTICLE VI.   INSURANCE; CASUALTY; CONDEMNATION 46
6.1   Insurance. 46
6.2   Casualty 46
6.3   Condemnation 46
6.4   Restoration 47
ARTICLE VII.   RESERVE FUNDS 51
7.1   Reserved 51

 

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7.2   Tax[, HOA] and Insurance Escrow Funds 51
    7.2.1 Deposits 51
    7.2.2 Release of Tax[, HOA] and Insurance Funds 52
7.3   Reserve Funds, Generally 53
ARTICLE VIII.   DEFAULTS 54
8.1   Event of Default 54
8.2   Remedies 57
8.3   Remedies Cumulative; Waivers 59
8.4   Waiver of Stay 59
ARTICLE IX.   SPECIAL PROVISIONS 59
9.1   Sale of Notes 59
9.2   Reserved 60
9.3   Servicer 60
9.4   Exculpation 60
ARTICLE X.   MISCELLANEOUS 62
10.1   Survival 62
10.2   Lender’s Discretion 62
10.3   Governing Law 62
10.4   Modification, Waiver in Writing 63
10.5   Delay Not a Waiver 63
10.6   Notices 64
10.7   Trial by Jury 64
10.8   Headings 65
10.9   Severability 65
10.10   Preferences 65
10.11   Waiver of Notice 65
10.12   Remedies of Borrower 65
10.13   Expenses; Indemnity 66
10.14   Schedules, Exhibits and Cover Page Incorporated 67
10.15   Offsets, Counterclaims and Defenses 67
10.16   No Joint Venture or Partnership; No Third Party Beneficiaries 67
10.17   Publicity 68
10.18   Waiver of Marshalling of Assets 68
10.19   Waiver of Counterclaim 68
10.20   Conflict; Construction of Documents; Reliance 68
10.21   Brokers and Financial Advisors 69
10.22   Prior Agreements 69
10.23   Waiver of Statute of Limitations 69
10.24   Counterparts 69
10.25   Joint and Several 69
10.26   Negation of Implied Right to Cure Defaults 69

 

SCHEDULES
     

Schedule I

  Property Description
Schedule II   Organizational Chart of Borrower
Schedule III   Required Capital Expenditures
[Schedule IV   Rent Roll]
[Schedule V   HOA Matters]

 

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LOAN AGREEMENT

 

THIS LOAN AGREEMENT, dated as of [      ], 20[  ] (as amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), between CHURCHILL FUNDING I LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having an address at 450 West 14th Street, New York, New York 10014 (“Lender”) and REALPHA ACQUISITIONS CHURCHILL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at c/o Manager, ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc., 6615 Longshore Loop, Suite 100, Dublin, Ohio 43017 (“Borrower”).

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, Borrower desires to obtain the Loan (as hereinafter defined) from Lender; and

 

WHEREAS, Lender is willing to make the Loan to Borrower, subject to and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (as hereinafter defined).

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the making of the Loan by Lender and the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, the parties hereto hereby covenant, agree, represent and warrant as follows:

 

ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS; PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION

 

1.1Definitions.

 

For all purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly required or unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent:

 

Access Laws” shall mean, collectively, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, all other federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules, statutes, ordinances, orders and decrees related to handicapped access, including, without limitation, the American with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (as same may be amended from time to time).

 

Account Collateral” shall mean: (a) the Accounts, and all Cash, checks, drafts, certificates and instruments, if any, deposited or held in the Accounts from time to time; (b) all interest, dividends, Cash, instruments and other property from time to time received, receivable or otherwise payable in respect of, or in exchange for, any or all of the foregoing; and (c) to the extent not covered by clauses (a) - (b) above, all “proceeds” (as defined under the UCC as in effect in the State in which the Accounts are located) of any or all of the foregoing.

 

Accounts” shall mean, collectively the Interest Reserve Funds, the Tax[, HOA] and Insurance Escrow Funds and any escrow accounts and reserve accounts established by the Loan Documents.

 

Additional Indemnified Liabilities” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.13(b) hereof.

 

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Affiliate” shall mean, as to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, is in control of, is controlled by or is under common control with such Person or is a director or officer of such Person or of an Affiliate of such Person.

 

Affiliated Manager” shall mean any property manager which is an Affiliate of, or in which Borrower, or Guarantor has, directly or indirectly, any legal, beneficial or economic interest.

 

Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto. “ALTA” shall mean American Land Title Association, or any successor thereto. “AMI” shall mean ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

 

Anti-Corruption Laws” shall mean (a) the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended; (b) the U.K. Bribery Act 2010, as amended; and (c) any other anti-bribery or anti- corruption laws, regulations or ordinances in any jurisdiction in which Borrower or any subsidiary of Borrower is located or doing business.

 

Anti-Money Laundering Laws” shall mean Applicable Laws in any jurisdiction in which Borrower or any subsidiary of Borrower is located or doing business that relates to money laundering or terrorism financing, any predicate crime to money laundering, or any financial record keeping and reporting requirements related thereto.

 

Applicable Laws” shall mean all existing and future federal, state and local laws, orders, ordinances, governmental and administrative rules and regulations and court orders.

 

Appraisal” shall mean an appraisal prepared in accordance with the requirements of FIRREA and USPAP, prepared by an independent third party appraiser holding an MAI designation, who is State licensed or State certified if required under the laws of the State where the Property is located, who meets the requirements of FIRREA and USPAP and who is otherwise satisfactory to Lender.

 

Approved Accountant” shall mean (i) GBQ Partners LLC or (ii) a regionally recognized accounting firm engaged by Borrower and approved by Lender in writing.

 

Asset Management Agreement” shall mean that certain Operating Agreement between Borrower and Asset Manager, pursuant to which the Asset Manager is to provide management and other services with respect to the Property, or, if the context requires, the Replacement Management Agreement executed in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

 

Asset Manager” shall mean AMI or, if the context requires, a Qualified Manager who is managing the Property in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

 

Assignment of Asset Management Agreement” shall mean that certain Subordination of Asset Management Agreement dated the date hereof among Lender, Borrower and Asset Manager, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

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Assignment of Leases” shall mean that certain first priority Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of the date hereof, from Borrower, as assignor, to Lender, as assignee, assigning to Lender all of Borrower’s interest in and to the Leases and Rents of the Property as security for the Loan, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Assignment of Property Management Agreement” shall mean that certain Subordination of Property Management Agreement dated the date hereof among Lender, Borrower and Property Manager, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Award” shall mean any compensation paid by any Governmental Authority in connection with a Condemnation in respect of all or any part of the Property.

 

Bankruptcy Code” shall mean Title 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., and the regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto (as the same may be amended from time to time).

 

Bankruptcy or Judicial Action” shall mean any voluntary or involuntary case filed by or against Borrower under the Bankruptcy Code, or any voluntary or involuntary petition in composition, readjustment, liquidation, or dissolution, or any state and federal bankruptcy law action filed by or against Borrower, any action where Borrower is adjudicated as bankrupt or insolvent, any action for dissolution of Borrower or any action in furtherance of any of the foregoing, or any other action, case, or proceeding that has the effect of staying (or in which a Stay is being obtained against) the enforcement by Lender of its rights and remedies under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents.

 

Basic Carrying Costs” shall mean the sum of the following costs associated with the Property for the relevant Fiscal Year or payment period: (i) Taxes, [and] (ii) Insurance Premiums [and (iii) HOA Fees].

 

Borrower” shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto, together with its successors and assigns.

 

Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which national banks in New York, New York are not open for business.

 

Capital Expenditures” shall mean, for any period, the amount expended for Capital Items. “Capital Items” shall mean items capitalized under GAAP (including expenditures for

building improvements or major repairs, leasing commissions and tenant improvements).

 

Cash” shall mean coin or currency of the United States of America or immediately available federal funds, including such funds delivered by wire transfer.

 

Casualty” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2 hereof.

 

Casualty Consultant” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b)(iii) hereof.

 

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Casualty Retainage” shall mean an amount equal to ten percent (10%), of the costs actually incurred for work in place as part of the Restoration, as certified by the Casualty Consultant, until the Restoration has been completed.

 

Closing Date” shall mean the date of the funding of the Loan.

 

Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as it may be further amended from time to time, and any successor statutes thereto, and all applicable U.S. Department of Treasury regulations issued pursuant thereto in temporary or final form.

 

Collateral” shall mean the Property, the Accounts, the Reserve Funds, the Guaranty, the Pledge and Security Agreement, the Equipment, the Rents, the Account Collateral, and all other real or personal property of Borrower or any guarantor that is at any time pledged, mortgaged or otherwise given as security to Lender for the payment of the Debt under the Security Instrument, this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

 

Condemnation” shall mean a temporary or permanent taking by any Governmental Authority as the result or in lieu or in anticipation of the exercise of the right of condemnation or eminent domain, of all or any part of the Property, or any interest therein or right accruing thereto, including any right of access thereto or any change of grade affecting the Property or any part thereof.

 

Condemnation Proceeds” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b) hereof. “Control” (and the correlative terms “controlled by” and “controlling”) shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of management and policies of the business and affairs of the entity in question by reason of the ownership of beneficial interests, by contract or otherwise.

 

Creditors Rights Laws” shall mean with respect to any Person, any existing or future law of any jurisdiction, domestic or foreign, relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, conservatorship, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition or other relief with respect to its debts or debtors.

 

Cross-Collateralization Agreement” shall mean that certain cross collateralization agreement, dated as of [    ], 20[ ], by and between the Borrower and the Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Crossed Property Sale Proceeds” shall mean the portion of the proceeds from the sale of any real property subject to the Cross-Collateralization Agreement (other than the Property) that is required by the Cross-Collateralization Agreement to be used to prepay the Loan.

 

Debt” shall mean the outstanding principal amount set forth in, and evidenced by, this Agreement and the Note together with all interest accrued and unpaid thereon and all other sums due to Lender in respect of the Loan under the Note, this Agreement, the Security Instrument or any other Loan Document, including, without limitation and any Minimum Interest Amounts.

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Debt Service” shall mean, with respect to any particular period of time, interest payments due under the Note for such period.

 

Default” shall mean the occurrence of any event hereunder or under any other Loan Document which, but for the giving of notice or passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

 

Default Rate” shall mean, with respect to the Loan, a rate per annum equal to the lesser of (a) the Maximum Legal Rate, or (b) twenty-four percent (24%) per annum.

 

Dollars” or “$” shall mean lawful money of the United States of America. “Embargoed Person” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.44 hereof.

 

Environmental Indemnity” shall mean that certain Environmental Indemnity Agreement executed by Borrower and Guarantor in connection with the Loan for the benefit of Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Environmental Law” shall mean any federal, State and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, enforceable policies, permits, decisions, orders, decrees, judgments, consent decrees, binding guidances and other government directives or requirements, as well as common law, that, at any time, apply to Borrower, Guarantor or the Property and relate to Hazardous Materials, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act and the regulations promulgated pursuant to said laws, all as amended.

 

Environmental Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.19(a) hereof. “Equipment” shall have the meaning set forth in the Security Instrument.

 

ERISA” shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as the same may be amended from time to time.

 

Event of Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) hereof.

 

FIRREA” shall mean the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989, as the same may be amended from time to time.

 

Fiscal Year” shall mean each twelve (12) month period commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31 during the Term of the Loan.

 

Fitch” shall mean Fitch, Inc.

 

GAAP” shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as of the date of the applicable financial report.

 

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Governmental Authority” shall mean any court, board, agency, commission, office, central bank or other authority of any nature whatsoever for any governmental unit (federal, State, county, district, municipal, city, country or otherwise) or quasi-governmental unit whether now or hereafter in existence.

 

Gross Income from Operations” shall mean all income, computed in accordance with GAAP, derived from the ownership and operation of the Property from whatever source, including, but not limited to, the Rents, utility charges, escalations, service fees or charges, license fees, parking fees, rent concessions or credits, and other required pass-throughs, but excluding sales, use and occupancy or other taxes on receipts required to be accounted for by Borrower to any Governmental Authority, refunds and uncollectible accounts, sales of furniture, fixtures and equipment, Insurance Proceeds (other than business interruption or other loss of income insurance), Awards, security deposits, utility and other similar deposits, interest on the Reserve Funds, and any disbursements to Borrower from the Reserve Funds. Gross income shall not be diminished as a result of the Security Instrument or the creation of any intervening estate or interest in the Property or any part thereof.

 

Guarantor” shall mean, jointly and severally, AMI and Giri Sampath Iyengar Devanur, and any other Person guaranteeing any payment or performance obligation of Borrower.

 

Guaranty” shall mean, individually and collectively, the Guaranty (AMI) and the Guaranty (Devanur).

 

Guaranty (AMI)” shall mean that certain Guaranty of Recourse Obligations, Interest and Completion dated of even date herewith, from AMI, as guarantor, to Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Guaranty (Devanur)” shall mean that certain Guaranty of Recourse Obligations dated of even date herewith, from Giri Sampath Iyengar Devanur, as guarantor, to Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Hazardous Materials” shall mean (a) petroleum and petroleum products and compounds containing them, including gasoline, diesel fuel and oil; (b) explosives; (c) flammable materials; (d) radioactive materials; (e) polychlorinated biphenyls and compounds containing them; (f) lead and lead-based paint; (g) asbestos or asbestos-containing materials in any form that is or could become friable; (h) underground or above-ground storage tanks, whether empty or containing any substance; (i) mold (defined as the presence of any form of (i) multicellular fungi that live on plant or animal matter and an indoor environment (including without limitation Cladosporium, Penicillium, Alternaria, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Trichoderma, Memnoniella, Mucor, and Stachybotrys chartarum (SC) often found in water damaged building materials), (ii) spores, scents or byproducts produced or released by fungi, including mycotoxins and (iii) microbial matter which reproduces through mold, mildew and viruses, whether or not such microbial matter is living); (j) any substance the presence of which on the Property is prohibited by any federal, State or local authority; (k) any substance that requires special handling; and (l) any other material or substance now or in the future defined as a “hazardous substance,” “hazardous material,” “hazardous waste,” “toxic substance,” “toxic pollutant,” “contaminant,” “pollutant” or other words of similar import within the meaning of any Environmental Law.

 

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[“HOA” shall mean a homeowners association, board, corporation or similar entity with authority to create a Lien on the Property as a result of the non-payment of HOA Fees that are payable with respect to the Property.

 

HOA Fees” shall mean all homeowners dues, fees, assessments and impositions, and any other charges levied or assessed or imposed against the Property, or any part thereof, by an HOA.]1

 

Improvements” shall have the meaning set forth in the Security Instrument. “Indemnified Parties” shall mean Lender, any Affiliate of Lender who is or will have been involved in the origination of the Loan, any Person who is or will have been involved in the servicing of the Loan, any Person in whose name the encumbrance created by the Security Instrument is or will have been recorded, Persons who may hold or acquire or will have held a full or partial interest in the Loan, as well as custodians, trustees and other fiduciaries who hold or have held a full or partial interest in the Loan for the benefit of third parties, as well as the respective directors, officers, shareholders, partners, members, employees, agents, servants, representatives, contractors, subcontractors, Affiliates, subsidiaries, participants, successors and assigns of any and all of the foregoing (including but not limited to any other Person who holds or acquires or will have held a participation or other full or partial interest in the Loan or the Property, whether during the Term of the Loan or as a part of or following a foreclosure of the Loan and including, but not limited to, any successors by merger, consolidation or acquisition of all or a substantial portion of Lender’s assets and business).

 

Indemnified Taxes” shall mean any present or future income, stamp or other taxes, levies, imposts, duties, charges, fees, deductions or withholdings, now or hereafter imposed, levied, collected, withheld or assessed by any Governmental Authority.

 

Initial Maturity Date” shall mean [    ]2.

 

Initial Term” shall mean the period commencing on the Closing Date through and including the Initial Maturity Date.

 

Insurance Premiums” shall have the meaning set forth in Exhibit A hereof. “Insurance Proceeds” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b) hereof.

 

Interest Rate” shall mean: (a) an interest rate per annum equal to twelve percent (12.0%); or (b) when applicable pursuant to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, the Default Rate. Lender’s internal records of Interest Rates shall be determinative in the absence of manifest error.

 

Interest Reserve Funds” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.1(a) hereof. “Investor” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.10(g) hereof.

 

 

1NTD: To include HOA concept if applicable.
2NTD: 12 months after Closing Date.

 

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Leases” shall mean any lease, including, without limitation, any sublease or subsublease, letting, license, concession or other agreement (whether written or oral and whether now or hereafter in effect) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of any space in the Property, heretofore, now or hereafter entered into, and every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such lease, sublease, subsublease, or other agreement entered into in connection with such lease, sublease, subsublease, or other agreement and every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto.

 

Legal Requirements” shall mean, with respect to the Property, all federal, State, county, municipal and other governmental statutes, laws, rules, orders, regulations, ordinances, judgments, decrees and injunctions of Governmental Authorities affecting the Property or any part thereof, or the zoning, construction, use, alteration, occupancy or operation thereof, or any part thereof, whether now or hereafter enacted and in force, and all permits, licenses and authorizations and regulations relating thereto, and all covenants, agreements, restrictions and encumbrances contained in any instruments, either of record or known to Borrower, at any time in force affecting the Property or any part thereof, including, without limitation, any which may (a) require repairs, modifications or alterations in or to the Property or any part thereof, or (b) in any way limit the use and enjoyment thereof.

 

Lender” shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto, together with its successors and assigns.

 

Licenses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.21 hereof.

 

Lien” shall mean, with respect to the Property, any mortgage, deed of trust, lien, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, security interest, or any other encumbrance, charge or transfer of, on or affecting Borrower, the Property, any portion thereof or any interest therein, including, without limitation, any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing, the filing of any financing statement, and mechanic’s, materialmen’s and other similar liens and encumbrances.

 

Loan” shall mean the loan made by Lender to Borrower pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents as the same may be amended or split pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

Loan Documents” shall mean, collectively, this Agreement, the Note, the Security Instrument, the Assignment of Leases, the Environmental Indemnity, the Assignment of Asset Management Agreement, the Assignment of Property Management Agreement, the Membership Interest Pledge and Security Agreement, the Guaranty, the Cross-Collateralization Agreement and all other documents executed and/or delivered in connection with the Loan.

 

Losses” shall mean any and all claims, suits, liabilities (including, without limitation, strict liabilities), actions, proceedings, obligations, debts, damages, losses, costs, expenses, fines, penalties, charges, fees, judgments, awards, amounts paid in settlement of whatever kind or nature (including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and other costs of defense).

 

Management Agreements” shall mean, collectively, the Asset Management Agreement and the Property Management Agreement.

 

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Master Facility Agreement” shall mean that certain Master Facility Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2022, by and between Borrower and Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.

 

Master Facility Event of Default” shall mean an “Event of Default” as such term is defined in the Master Facility Agreement.

 

Maturity Date” shall mean the Initial Maturity Date, or such other date on which the final payment of the principal of the Note becomes due and payable as therein or herein provided, whether at such stated maturity date, by declaration of acceleration, or otherwise.

 

Maximum Legal Rate” shall mean the maximum nonusurious interest rate, if any, that at any time or from time to time may be contracted for, taken, reserved, charged or received on the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and as provided for herein or in the other Loan Documents, under the laws of such State or States whose laws are held by any court of competent jurisdiction to govern the interest rate provisions of the Loan.

 

Minimum Interest Expiration Date” shall mean the date that is the earlier of (i) the Payment Date occurring in [ , 20 ]3 or (ii) the Maturity Date.

 

Minimum Interest Amount” shall mean with respect to any prepayment made on or before the Minimum Interest Expiration Date, an amount equal to all interest which would accrue on the Loan at the Interest Rate from the Prepayment Date through and including the Minimum Interest Expiration Date.

 

[“Monthly HOA Deposit” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.1(c) hereof.] “Monthly Insurance Premium Deposit” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.1(b) hereof.

 

Monthly Tax Deposit” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.1(a) hereof. “Moody’s” shall mean Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

 

Net Cash Flow” for any period shall mean the amount obtained by subtracting Operating

Expenses and Capital Expenditures for such period from Gross Income from Operations for such period.

 

Net Cash Flow After Debt Service” for any period shall mean the amount obtained by subtracting Debt Service for such period from Net Cash Flow for such period.

 

Net Operating Income” shall mean the amount obtained by subtracting Operating Expenses from Gross Income from Operations.

 

 

3NTD: The payment date occurring in the third full month after the Closing Date.

 

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Net Proceeds” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b) hereof.

 

Net Proceeds Deficiency” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b)(vi) hereof. “Non-U.S. Entity” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.7(b) hereof.

 

Note” shall mean that certain Promissory Note of even date herewith in the original principal amount of $[    ], made by Borrower in favor of Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, extended, renewed, supplemented, severed, split, or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Obligations” shall mean Borrower’s obligation to pay the Debt and perform its obligations under the Note, this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

 

Officer’s Certificate” shall mean a certificate delivered to Lender by Borrower which is signed by a Responsible Officer of Borrower.

 

Operating Expenses” shall mean the total of all expenditures, computed in accordance with GAAP, of whatever kind relating to the operation, maintenance and management of the Property that are incurred on a regular monthly or other periodic basis, including without limitation, utilities, ordinary repairs and maintenance, insurance premiums, license fees, property taxes and assessments, [HOA Fees], advertising and marketing expenses, legal fees, third-party management fees, payroll and related taxes, computer processing charges, operational equipment or other lease payments as approved by Lender, and other similar costs, but excluding depreciation, Debt Service, Capital Expenditures and contributions to the Reserve Funds.

 

Organizational Documents” shall mean, as to any Person, the certificate of incorporation and by-laws with respect to a corporation; the articles of organization (or the equivalent of such items under applicable state law) and operating agreement with respect to a limited liability company; the certificate of limited partnership and partnership agreement with respect to a limited partnership; the trust agreement with respect to a trust, or any other organizational, governing or constituent documents of such Person.

 

Origination Fee” shall mean $[______________ ].4

 

Other Charges” shall mean all, maintenance charges, impositions other than Taxes [or HOA Fees], and any other charges, including, without limitation, vault charges and license fees for the use of vaults, chutes and similar areas adjoining the Property, now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against the Property or any part thereof.

 

Payment Date” shall mean the first (1st) day of each calendar month during the Term of the Loan or, if such day is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day.

 

Permitted Encumbrances” shall mean, collectively, (a) the Liens and security interests created by the Loan Documents, (b) all Liens, encumbrances and other matters disclosed in the Title Insurance Policy relating to the Property or any part thereof, (c) Liens, if any, for Taxes imposed by any Governmental Authority not yet delinquent, and (d) such other title and survey exceptions as Lender has approved or may approve in writing in Lender’s sole discretion. For avoidance of doubt, a lease on the Property, that meets the terms of Section 5.1.17 of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a “Permitted Encumbrance”.

 

 

4NTD: To equal 1.00% of the aggregate loan amount.

 

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Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, estate, trust, unincorporated association, any federal, State, county or municipal government or any bureau, department or agency thereof and any fiduciary acting in such capacity on behalf of any of the foregoing.

 

Plan” shall mean an employee benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) whether or not subject to ERISA or a plan or other arrangement within the meaning of Section 4975 of the Code.

 

Plan Assets” shall mean assets of a Plan within the meaning of Section 29 C.F.R. Section 2510.3-101, as modified by Section 3(42) of ERISA, or similar law.

 

Pledge and Security Agreement” shall mean that certain Pledge and Security Agreements, dated of even date herewith, executed by the pledgor named therein in favor of Lender, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Policy” or “Policies” shall have the meaning set forth in Exhibit A hereof. “Prepayment Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.1(a) hereof. “Prohibited Person” shall mean any Person:

 

(a) listed in the Annex to, or otherwise subject to the provisions of, the Executive Order No. 13224 on Terrorist Financing, effective September 24, 2001, and relating to Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism (the “Executive Order”);

 

(b) that is owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, any person or entity that is listed in the Annex to, or is otherwise subject to the provisions of, the Executive Order;

 

(c) with whom Lender is prohibited from dealing or otherwise engaging in any transaction by any terrorism or money laundering law, including the Executive Order;

 

(d) who commits, threatens or conspires to commit or supports “terrorism” as defined in the Executive Order and such information would be revealed from a standard tenant background check;

 

(e) that is named as a “specially designated national and blocked person” on the most current list published by the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control at its official website, http://www.treas.gov.ofac/t11sdn.pdf or at any replacement website or other replacement official publication of such list; or

 

(f) who is an Affiliate of or affiliated with a Person listed above.

 

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Property” shall mean, each parcel of real property more particularly described on Schedule I annexed hereto and made a part hereof and located at [    ], the Improvements thereon and all personal property owned by Borrower and encumbered by the Security Instrument, together with all rights pertaining to the Property and Improvements, each as more particularly described in the Security Instrument and referred to therein as the “Mortgaged Property”.

 

Property Management Agreement” shall mean that certain [Vacation Rental Services Agreement] between Borrower and Property Manager, pursuant to which the Property Manager is to provide management and other services with respect to the Property, or, if the context requires, the Replacement Management Agreement executed in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

 

Property Manager” shall mean Vacasa LLC or, if the context requires, a Qualified Manager who is managing the Property in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

 

Qualified Manager” shall mean a reputable and experienced professional management organization which manages, together with its Affiliates, at least ten (10) properties of a type, quality and size similar to the Property, and who shall have been approved by Lender.

 

Rating Agencies” shall mean each of S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch, and any other nationally recognized statistical rating agency which has been approved by Lender.

 

REA” shall mean any construction, operation and reciprocal easement agreement or similar agreement (including any separate agreement or other agreement between Borrower and one or more other parties to an REA with respect to such REA) affecting the Property or portion thereof.

 

Release” of any Hazardous Materials shall mean any release, deposit, discharge, emission, leaking, spilling, seeping, migrating, injecting, pumping, pouring, emptying, escaping, dumping, disposing or other movement of Hazardous Materials.

 

 

Renewal Lease” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.17(a) hereof. “Rents” shall have the meaning set forth in the Security Instrument.

 

Replacement Management Agreement” shall mean, collectively, (a) a management agreement with a Qualified Manager or another Person reasonably acceptable to Lender in form and substance acceptable to Lender and (b) a subordination of management agreement in form and substance acceptable to Lender, executed and delivered to Lender by Borrower and such Qualified Manager at Borrower’s expense.

 

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Required Capital Expenditures” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.15 hereof.

 

Reserve Fund Deposits” shall mean the amounts to be deposited into the Reserve Funds for any given month or at any other time as provided in this Agreement or in the other Loan Documents.

 

Reserve Funds” shall mean the escrow or reserve funds established by the Loan Documents.

 

Responsible Officer” shall mean with respect to a Person, the chairman of the board, president, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, treasurer, vice president-finance, manager, managing member or such other authorized representative of such Person.

 

Restoration” shall mean the repair and restoration of the Property after a Casualty or Condemnation as nearly as possible to the condition the Property was in immediately prior to such Casualty or Condemnation, with such alterations as may be approved by Lender.

 

Restricted Party” shall mean Borrower, any Guarantor, any Affiliated Manager, AMI, or any shareholder, partner, member or non-member manager, or any direct or indirect legal or beneficial owner of, Borrower, any Guarantor, any Affiliated Manager, AMI, or any non-member manager.

S&P” shall mean Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of McGraw-Hill, Inc. “Sale or Pledge” shall mean a voluntary or involuntary sale, conveyance, transfer or pledge

of a direct or indirect legal or beneficial interest.

 

Sanctioned Entity” shall mean any individual, entity, group, sector, territory or country that is the target of any Sanctions, including without limitation, any legal entity that is deemed to be a target of Sanctions based on the direct or indirect ownership or control of such entity by any other Sanctioned Entity.

 

Sanctions” shall mean, individually and collectively, respectively, any and all economic or financial sanctions, sectoral sanctions, secondary sanctions, trade embargoes and anti-terrorism laws, including but not limited to those imposed, administered or enforced from time to time by:

(a) the United States of America, including those administered by OFAC, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or through any existing or future executive order; (b) the United Nations Security Council; (c) the European Union; (d) the United Kingdom; or (e) any other Governmental Authorities with jurisdiction over Borrower or any subsidiary of Borrower.

 

Security Instrument” shall mean that certain first priority [Deed to Secure Debt, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing]5 [Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing]6 [Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing]7 [Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Financing Statement]8 executed and delivered by Borrower as security for the Loan and encumbering the Property, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

 

5NTD: Georgia.
6NTD: Arizona; Texas; North Carolina
7NTD: Florida; South Carolina
8NTD: Tennessee.

 

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Servicer” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.3.1 hereof.

 

Servicing Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.3.1 hereof. “Severed Loan Documents” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(c) hereof.

 

State” shall mean the State or Commonwealth in which such Property or any part thereof is located.

 

Stay” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.4 hereof.

 

Survey” shall mean a survey prepared by a surveyor licensed in the State where the Property is located and satisfactory to Lender and the company or companies issuing the Title Insurance Policies, and containing a certification of such surveyor satisfactory to Lender.

 

Tax[, HOA] and Insurance Escrow Funds” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.1(d) hereof.

 

Taxes” shall mean all real estate and personal property taxes, assessments, water rates or sewer rents, now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against the Property or part thereof.

 

Term” shall mean the period commencing on the Closing Date through and including the Maturity Date.

 

Title Insurance Policy” shall mean an ALTA mortgagee title insurance policy in a form acceptable to Lender (or, if the Property is located in a State which does not permit the issuance of such ALTA policy, such form as shall be permitted in such State and acceptable to Lender) issued with respect to the Property and insuring the Lien of the Security Instrument encumbering the Property, together with such endorsements and affirmative coverages as Lender may require.

 

Transfer” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.10(a) hereof.

 

UCC” or “Uniform Commercial Code” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State in which the Property is located.

 

USPAP” shall mean the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice issued by the Appraisal Standards Board, as amended from time to time.

 

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1.2Principles of Construction.

 

All references to sections and schedules are to sections and schedules in or to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. All uses of the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation” unless the context shall indicate otherwise. Unless otherwise specified, the words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, all meanings attributed to defined terms herein shall be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms so defined.

 

1.3Presumption.

 

This Agreement and all other Loan Documents shall be construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against the party causing this Agreement and all such other Loan Documents to be drafted.

 

ARTICLE II. GENERAL TERMS

 

2.1Loan Commitment; Disbursement to Borrower.

 

2.1.1Agreement to Lend and Borrow.

 

Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, Lender hereby agrees to make and Borrower hereby agrees to accept the Loan on the Closing Date.

 

2.1.2Single Disbursement to Borrower.

 

Borrower may request and receive only one borrowing hereunder in respect of the Loan and any amount borrowed and repaid hereunder in respect of the Loan may not be reborrowed.

 

2.1.3The Note, Security Instrument and Loan Documents.

 

The Loan shall be evidenced by the Note and secured by the Security Instrument, the Assignment of Leases and the other Loan Documents.

 

2.1.4Use of Proceeds.

 

Borrower shall use the proceeds of the Loan to (a) acquire the Property, including the payment of any costs and expenses incurred in connection with the closing of the acquisition of the Property, (b) repay and discharge any existing loans relating to the Property, (c) pay all past- due Basic Carrying Costs, if any, with respect to the Property, (d) make deposits into the Reserve Funds on the Closing Date in the amounts provided herein or in the other Loan Documents, (e) pay costs and expenses incurred in connection with the closing of the Loan, as approved by Lender, or

(f) fund any working capital requirements of the Property as determined by Lender. The balance, if any, shall be distributed to Borrower.

 

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2.2Interest; Loan Payments; Late Payment Charge.

 

2.2.1Payments.

 

(a) Interest. Interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Loan outstanding from time to time shall accrue from and including the Closing Date up to and including the Maturity Date at the Interest Rate; provided, however, that during any period that an Event of Default is continuing, interest shall accrue at the Default Rate as is set forth in Section 2.2.4 below. On the Closing Date, Borrower shall pay to Lender an amount equal to interest only on the outstanding principal balance of the Loan from the Closing Date up to and including [       ]9. Commencing on [         ]10 and continuing on each Payment Date thereafter, through and including the Maturity Date, Borrower shall pay consecutive monthly payments of interest only at the Interest Rate and any amounts due pursuant to this Agreement.

 

(b) Origination Fee. On the Closing Date, Borrower shall pay to Lender the Origination Fee. The Origination Fee shall be deemed earned upon payment and shall not be subject to reduction or refund under any circumstances.

 

(c) All payments and other amounts due under the Note, this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be made without any setoff, defense or irrespective of, and without deduction for, counterclaims.

 

2.2.2Interest Calculation.

 

Interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Loan shall be calculated by multiplying (a) the actual number of days elapsed in the period for which the calculation is being made by (b) a daily rate equal to the Interest Rate divided by three hundred sixty (360) by (c) the outstanding principal balance of the Loan.

 

2.2.3Payment on Maturity Date.

 

Borrower shall pay to Lender on the Maturity Date (a) the outstanding principal balance, (b) all accrued and unpaid interest thereon and (c) all other amounts due hereunder and under the Note, the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

 

2.2.4Payments after Default.

 

Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, (a) interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Loan and, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, overdue interest and other amounts due in respect of the Loan, shall accrue at the Default Rate, calculated from the date of the underlying Default without regard to any grace or cure periods contained herein and (b) Lender shall be entitled to receive and Borrower shall pay to Lender on each Payment Date an amount equal to the Net Cash Flow After Debt Service for the prior month, such amount to be applied by Lender to the payment of the Debt in such order as Lender shall determine in its sole discretion, including, without limitation, alternating applications thereof between interest and principal. Interest at the Default Rate and Net Cash Flow After Debt Service shall both be computed from the occurrence of the Default until the actual receipt and collection of the Debt (or that portion thereof that is then due). To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, interest at the Default Rate shall be added to the Debt, shall itself accrue interest at the same rate as the Loan and shall be secured by the Security Instrument. This paragraph shall not be construed as an agreement or privilege to extend the date of the payment of the Debt, nor as a waiver of any other right or remedy accruing to Lender by reason of the occurrence of any Event of Default; the acceptance of any payment of Net Cash Flow After Debt Service shall not be deemed to cure or constitute a waiver of any Event of Default; and Lender retains its rights under the Note to accelerate and to continue to demand payment of the Debt upon the happening of any Event of Default, despite any payment of Net Cash Flow After Debt Service.

 

 

9NTD: Last day of closing calendar month.
10NTD: First day of calendar month after the month following the closing.

 

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2.2.5Late Payment Charge.

 

If any principal, interest or any other sums due under the Loan Documents is not paid by Borrower on the date on which it is due, Borrower shall pay to Lender upon demand an amount equal to the lesser of five percent (5%) of such unpaid sum or the maximum amount permitted by Applicable Law in order to defray the expense incurred by Lender in handling and processing such delinquent payment and to compensate Lender for the loss of the use of such delinquent payment. Any such amount shall be secured by the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents to the extent permitted by Applicable Law.

 

2.2.6Usury Savings.

 

This Agreement and the Note are subject to the express condition that at no time shall Borrower be obligated or required to pay interest on the principal balance of the Loan at a rate which could subject Lender to either civil or criminal liability as a result of being in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate. If, by the terms of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Borrower is at any time required or obligated to pay interest on the principal balance due hereunder at a rate in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate, the Interest Rate or the Default Rate, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be immediately reduced to the Maximum Legal Rate and all previous payments in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate shall be deemed to have been payments in reduction of principal and not on account of the interest due hereunder. All sums paid or agreed to be paid to Lender for the use, forbearance, or detention of the sums due under the Loan, shall, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, be amortized, prorated, allocated, and spread throughout the full stated Term of the Loan until payment in full so that the rate or amount of interest on account of the Loan does not exceed the Maximum Legal Rate of interest from time to time in effect and applicable to the Loan for so long as the Loan is outstanding.

 

2.2.7Indemnified Taxes.

 

(a) All payments made by Borrower hereunder shall be made free and clear of, and without reduction for or on account of, Indemnified Taxes, excluding (i) Indemnified Taxes measured by Lender’s net income, and franchise taxes imposed on it, by the jurisdiction under the laws of which Lender is resident or organized, or any political subdivision thereof, (ii) taxes measured by Lender’s overall net income, and franchise taxes imposed on it, by the jurisdiction of Lender’s lending office or any political subdivision thereof or in which Lender is resident or engaged in business, and (iii) withholding taxes imposed by the United States of America, any state, commonwealth, protectorate territory or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof or therein as a result of the failure of Lender which is a Non-U.S. Entity to comply with the terms of paragraph (b) below. If any non-excluded Indemnified Taxes are required to be withheld from any amounts payable to Lender hereunder, the amounts so payable to Lender shall be increased to the extent necessary to yield to Lender (after payment of all non-excluded Indemnified Taxes) interest or any such other amounts payable hereunder at the rate or in the amounts specified hereunder. Whenever any non- excluded Indemnified Tax is payable pursuant to Applicable Law by Borrower, Borrower shall send to Lender an original official receipt showing payment of such non excluded Indemnified Tax or other evidence of payment reasonably satisfactory to Lender. Borrower hereby indemnifies Lender for any incremental taxes, interest or penalties that may become payable by Lender which may result from any failure by Borrower to pay any such non excluded Indemnified Tax when due to the appropriate taxing authority or any failure by Borrower to remit to Lender the required receipts or other required documentary evidence.

 

(b) In the event that Lender or any successor and/or assign of Lender is not incorporated under the laws of the United States of America or a state thereof (a “Non-U.S. Entity”) Lender agrees that, prior to the first date on which any payment is due such entity hereunder, it will deliver to Borrower two duly completed copies of United States Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or W-8ECI or successor applicable form, as the case may be, certifying in each case that such entity is entitled to receive payments under the Note, without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes. Each entity required to deliver to Borrower a Form W-8BEN or W-8ECI pursuant to the preceding sentence further undertakes to deliver to Borrower two further copies of such forms, or successor applicable forms, or other manner of certification, as the case may be, on or before the date that any such form expires (which, in the case of the Form W-8ECI, is the last day of each U.S. taxable year of the Non-U.S. Entity) or becomes obsolete or after the occurrence of any event requiring a change in the most recent form previously delivered by it to Borrower, and such other extensions or renewals thereof as may reasonably be requested by Borrower, certifying in the case of a Form W-8BEN or W-8ECI that such entity is entitled to receive payments under the Note without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes, unless in any such case an event (including, without limitation, any change in treaty, law or regulation) has occurred prior to the date on which any such delivery would otherwise be required which renders all such forms inapplicable or which would prevent such entity from duly completing and delivering any such form with respect to it and such entity advises Borrower that it is not capable of receiving payments without any deduction or withholding of United States federal income tax.

 

2.2.8Making of Payments.

 

(a) All payments and prepayments under this Agreement and the Note shall be made to Lender not later than 12:00 P.M., New York City time, on the date when due and shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in immediately available funds at Lender’s office by wire transfer or as otherwise approved by Lender, and any funds received by Lender after such time shall, for all purposes hereof, be deemed to have been paid on the next succeeding Business Day.

 

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(a) Whenever any payment to be made hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be stated to be due on a day which is not a Business Day, the due date thereof shall be the immediately preceding Business Day, including the payment of principal due on the Maturity Date.

 

2.3Prepayments.

 

2.3.1Voluntary Prepayments.

 

On any Payment Date, Borrower may, at its option, prepay the Loan in whole (but not in part), upon satisfaction of the following conditions:11

 

(a) Borrower shall provide prior written notice to Lender (which notice shall be irrevocable) specifying the date (the “Prepayment Date”) upon which the prepayment is to be made, which notice shall be delivered to Lender not less than thirty (30) days prior to such payment;

 

(b) Borrower shall pay to Lender the outstanding principal balance of the Loan;

 

(c) Borrower shall pay to Lender, simultaneously with such prepayment, (i) all accrued and unpaid interest calculated at the Interest Rate on the amount of principal being prepaid through and including the Prepayment Date, (ii) in addition to the payment required in clause (i) above, an amount equal to the interest that would have accrued at the Interest Rate on the amount of principal being prepaid through the end of the calendar month in which such prepayment occurs, notwithstanding that such calendar month extends beyond the date of prepayment, (iii) the Minimum Interest Amount (if any is due), and (iv) all other sums then due under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents; and

 

(d) If a notice of prepayment is given by Borrower to Lender pursuant to this Section 2.3.1, the amount designated for prepayment and all other sums required under this Section 2.3.1 shall be due and payable on the Prepayment Date.12

 

2.3.2Mandatory Prepayments.

 

On the next occurring Payment Date following the date on which Borrower actually receives any (a) Net Proceeds, if and to the extent Lender is not obligated to make such Net Proceeds available to Borrower for the Restoration of the Property, or (b) any Crossed Property Sale Proceeds, Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal balance of the Note in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of such Net Proceeds and Crossed Property Sale Proceeds. Such prepayment shall be applied, first, to interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Loan that would have accrued at the Interest Rate and then to all other amounts then due to Lender under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents and then to the outstanding principal balance of the Loan. So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, no Minimum Interest Amounts shall be due in connection with any prepayment made pursuant to this Section 2.3.2.

 

 

11NTD: The entire Loan will be attributable to the individual Property.
12NTD: Each loan agreement would apply to a single property, so release of individual properties would not be applicable here.

 

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2.3.3Prepayments After Default.

 

If, following an Event of Default, Borrower tenders payment of all or any part of the Debt, or if all or any portion of the Debt is recovered by Lender after such Event of Default, such tender or recovery shall be deemed a voluntary prepayment by Borrower and Borrower shall pay, in addition to the Debt, (i) all accrued and unpaid interest calculated at the Default Rate on the amount of principal being prepaid through and including the Prepayment Date together with an amount equal to the interest that would have accrued at the Default Rate through the end of the calendar month in which such prepayment occurs; (ii) an amount equal to the Minimum Interest Amount, if any, and (iii) all other sums due under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents in connection with a partial or total prepayment.

 

2.3.4Application of Prepayments.

 

All prepayments received pursuant to this Section 2.3 shall be applied first, to interest on the outstanding principal balance being prepaid that accrued through and including the Prepayment Date, second, to interest on the outstanding principal balance being prepaid that would have accrued through the end of the calendar month in which the prepayment occurred, and third, to the payments of principal due under the Loan in the inverse order of maturity.

 

2.3.5Release on Payment in Full.

 

Lender shall, upon the written request and at the expense of Borrower, upon payment in full of all principal and interest due on the Loan and all other amounts due and payable under the Loan Documents in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Note, this Agreement and the Cross-Collateralization Agreement, release the Lien of the Security Instrument not theretofore released, terminate the Assignment of Leases and remit any remaining Reserve Funds to Borrower.

 

ARTICLE III. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

 

ARTICLE IV. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

4.1Borrower Representations.

 

Borrower represents and warrants that:

 

4.1.1Organization.

 

Borrower is duly organized and is validly existing, in full force and effect, and in good standing in the jurisdiction in which it is organized, with requisite power and authority to own the Property and to transact the businesses in which it is now engaged. Borrower is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where it is required to be so qualified in connection with the Property, its businesses and operations. Borrower possesses all rights, licenses, permits and authorizations, governmental or otherwise, necessary to entitle it to own the Property and to transact the businesses in which it is now engaged. The organizational chart attached as Schedule II hereto, relating to Borrower, certain Affiliates and other parties, is true, complete and correct on and as of the date hereof.

 

4.1.2Proceedings.

 

Borrower has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents have been duly executed and delivered by or on behalf of Borrower and constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms, subject only to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency and similar laws affecting rights of creditors generally, and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law).

 

4.1.3No Conflicts.

 

The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents by Borrower will not conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any Lien, charge or encumbrance (other than pursuant to the Loan Documents) upon any of the property or assets of Borrower pursuant to the terms of any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, partnership agreement, management agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which any of Borrower’s property or assets is subject, nor will such action result in any violation of the provisions of any statute or any order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over Borrower or any of the Property or any of Borrower’s other assets, or any license or other approval required to own, manage or operate the Property, and any consent, approval, authorization, order, registration or qualification of or with any Governmental Authority required for the execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of this Agreement or any other Loan Documents have been obtained and is in full force and effect.

 

4.1.4Litigation.

 

There are no actions, suits or proceedings at law or in equity by or before any Governmental Authority or other agency now pending or threatened against or affecting Borrower or any Affiliate thereof, Guarantor or the Property, which actions, suits or proceedings, if determined against Borrower, Guarantor or any of their Affiliates or the Property, might materially adversely affect the condition (financial or otherwise) or business of Borrower or the condition or ownership of the Property or which involve the validity or enforceability of the Security Instrument or the priority of the Lien thereof, at law or in equity, or before or by any Governmental Authority and Borrower is not in default with respect to any order, ruling or decree of any court, arbitration body, or Governmental Authority.

 

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4.1.5Agreements.

 

Borrower is not a party to any agreement or instrument or subject to any restriction which might materially and adversely affect Borrower or the Property, or Borrower’s business, properties or assets, operations or condition, financial or otherwise. Borrower is not in default in any material respect in the performance, observance or fulfillment of any of the obligations, covenants or conditions contained in any agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which Borrower or the Property is bound. Borrower has no material financial obligation under any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower or the Property is otherwise bound, other than (a) obligations incurred in the ordinary course of the operation of the Property and (b) obligations under the Loan Documents. Borrower is not in breach of, in default under, or in violation of any agreement or instrument to which the Property securing the Loan are subject, or of any Legal Requirement applicable to the Property.

 

4.1.6Solvency.

 

Borrower (a) has not entered into the transaction or executed the Note, this Agreement or any other Loan Documents with the actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor and (b) has received reasonably equivalent value in exchange for its obligations under the Loan Documents. Giving effect to the Loan, the fair saleable value of Borrower’s assets exceeds and will, immediately following the making of the Loan, exceed Borrower’s total liabilities, including, without limitation, subordinated, unliquidated, disputed and contingent liabilities. Borrower does not intend to incur debt and liabilities (including contingent liabilities and other commitments) beyond its ability to pay such debt and liabilities as they mature (taking into account the timing and amounts of cash to be received by Borrower and the amounts to be payable on or in respect of obligations of Borrower). No petition under the Bankruptcy Code or similar state bankruptcy or insolvency law has been filed against Borrower or any constituent Person in the last seven (7) years, and neither Borrower nor any constituent Person in the last seven (7) years has ever made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or taken advantage of any insolvency act for the benefit of debtors. Neither Borrower nor any of its constituent Persons are contemplating either the filing of a petition by it under the Bankruptcy Code or similar state bankruptcy or insolvency law or the liquidation of all or a major portion of Borrower’s assets or property, and Borrower has no knowledge of any Person contemplating the filing of any such petition against it or such constituent Persons.

 

4.1.7Full and Accurate Disclosure.

 

No statement of fact made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any of the other Loan Documents contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make statements contained herein or therein not misleading. There is no fact presently known to Borrower which has not been disclosed to Lender which materially and adversely affects, or might materially and adversely affect, the Property or the business, operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrower.

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4.1.8No Plan Assets.

 

Borrower is not a Plan and none of the assets of Borrower constitute or will constitute, by virtue of the application of 29 C.F.R. §2510.3-101(f) as modified by Section 3(42) of ERISA, “Plan Assets” of one or more Plans. In addition, (a) Borrower is not a “governmental plan” within the meaning of Section 3(32) of ERISA and (b) transactions by or with Borrower are not subject to State statutes regulating investment of, and fiduciary obligations with respect to, governmental plans similar to the provisions of Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code currently in effect, which prohibit or otherwise restrict the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. With respect to any multiemployer plan to which Borrower or any entity that is under common control with Borrower within the meaning of ERISA Section 4001(a)(14) is or has been obligated to contribute, neither Borrower nor any such entity has incurred any material liability under ERISA Section 515 of ERISA or Title IV of ERISA which is or remains unsatisfied.

 

4.1.9Compliance.

 

Borrower and the Property and the use thereof comply in all material respects with all applicable Legal Requirements, including, without limitation, all Environmental Laws, building and zoning ordinances and codes. Borrower is not in default or violation of any order, writ, injunction, decree or demand of any Governmental Authority. There has not been committed by Borrower or any other Person in occupancy of or involved with the operation or use of the Property any act or omission affording the federal government or any other Governmental Authority the right of forfeiture as against the Property or any part thereof or any monies paid in performance of Borrower’s obligations under any of the Loan Documents.

 

4.1.10Financial Information.

 

All financial data, including, without limitation, the statements of cash flow and income and operating expense, that have been delivered to Lender in respect of Borrower and the Property (a) are true, complete and correct in all material respects, (b) accurately represent the financial condition of Borrower and the Property, as applicable, as of the date of such reports, and (c) have been prepared in accordance with GAAP throughout the periods covered, except as disclosed therein. Except for Permitted Encumbrances, Borrower does not have any contingent liabilities, liabilities for taxes, unusual forward or long-term commitments or unrealized or anticipated losses from any unfavorable commitments that are known to Borrower and reasonably likely to have a materially adverse effect on the Property or the operation thereof for residential purposes except as referred to or reflected in said financial statements. Since the date of such financial statements, there has been no materially adverse change in the financial condition, operations or business of Borrower from that set forth in said financial statements.

 

4.1.11Condemnation.

 

No Condemnation or other similar proceeding has been commenced or, to the best of Borrower’s knowledge, is threatened or contemplated with respect to all or any portion of the Property or for the relocation of roadways providing access to the Property.

 

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4.1.12Federal Reserve Regulations.

 

No part of the proceeds of the Loan will be used for the purpose of purchasing or acquiring any “margin stock” within the meaning of Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or for any other purpose which would be inconsistent with such Regulation U or any other Regulations of such Board of Governors, or for any purposes prohibited by Legal Requirements or by the terms and conditions of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents. Borrower shall not, to its actual knowledge, use the proceeds of any Loan hereunder to purchase any asset or securities from any Lender “affiliate” as such term is defined in the Federal Reserve Board’s Regulation W.

 

4.1.13Utilities and Public Access.

 

The Property has rights of access to public ways and is served by public water, sewer, sanitary sewer and storm drain facilities adequate to service the Property for its intended use. All public utilities necessary or convenient to the full use and enjoyment of the Property are located either in the public right-of-way abutting the Property (which are connected so as to serve the Property without passing over other property) or in recorded easements serving the Property and such easements are set forth in and insured by the Title Insurance Policy. All roads necessary for the use of the Property for its current purpose have been completed, are physically open and are dedicated to public use and have been accepted by all Governmental Authorities.

 

4.1.14Not a Foreign Person.

 

Borrower is not a “foreign person” within the meaning of §1445(f)(3) of the Code, and if requested by Lender, Borrower will so certify (or in the case of a disregarded entity, its owner will certify) to Lender or a person designated by Lender under penalties of perjury to the accuracy of this representation, and will provide in such certification such additional information as Lender may reasonably request related thereto. To the extent Borrower otherwise has a withholding requirement under the Code, Lender (or its beneficial owners) agrees to provide a statement to Borrower (or such other U.S. person servicing this Loan from whom Lender receives interest payments on this Loan) that meets the requirements of Section 871(h)(5) of the Code, identifying the beneficial owner(s) of the Note as not being a U.S. person and that person’s classification under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act to the extent applicable. Any purported sale, transfer or assignment of the Note by any way other than as described in the Note shall be void and of no force or effect, and the Borrower shall be entitled to make payments hereunder to the last recorded Lender despite any such purported sale, transfer or assignment.

 

4.1.15Separate Tax Lot and Zoning Lot.

 

The Property constitutes a distinct parcel or parcels for purposes of zoning and of taxes, assessments and impositions (public or private) and is not otherwise considered as part of a larger single lot which includes property other than the Property for purposes of zoning or of taxes, assessments or impositions (public or private).

 

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4.1.16Assessments.

 

There are no pending or proposed special or other assessments for public improvements or otherwise affecting the Property, nor are there any contemplated improvements to the Property that may result in such special or other assessments.

 

4.1.17Enforceability.

 

The Loan Documents are not subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense by Borrower, including the defense of usury, and Borrower has not asserted any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense with respect thereto.

 

4.1.18No Prior Assignment.

 

There are no prior assignments of the Leases or any portion of the Rents due and payable or to become due and payable which are presently outstanding.

 

4.1.19Insurance.

 

Borrower has obtained and has delivered to Lender certified copies of all insurance policies reflecting the insurance coverages, amounts and other requirements set forth in this Agreement. No Person, including Borrower, has done, by act or omission, anything which would impair the coverage of any such policy.

 

4.1.20Use of Property.

 

The Property is used exclusively for residential purposes and other appurtenant and related uses.

 

4.1.21Certificate of Occupancy; Licenses.

 

All certifications, permits, licenses and approvals, including without limitation,

certificates of completion and occupancy permits required for the legal use, occupancy and operation of the Property by Borrower for residential purposes (collectively, the “Licenses”), have been obtained and are in full force and effect and are not subject to revocation, suspension or forfeiture. Borrower shall keep and maintain all Licenses necessary for the operation of the Property for residential purposes. The use being made of the Property is in conformity with the certificate of occupancy issued for the Property.

 

4.1.22Flood Zone.

 

None of the Improvements on the Property are located in an area as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an area having special flood hazards and, if so located, the flood insurance required pursuant to Exhibit A is in full force and effect.

 

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4.1.23Physical Condition.

 

The Property, including, without limitation, all buildings, improvements, parking facilities, sidewalks, storm drainage systems, roofs, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, fire protection systems, electrical systems, equipment, elevators, exterior sidings and doors, landscaping, irrigation systems and all structural components, are in good condition, order and repair in all material respects; there exists no structural or other material defects or damages in the Property, whether latent or otherwise, and Borrower has not received notice from any insurance company or bonding company of any defects or inadequacies in the Property, or any part thereof, which would adversely affect the insurability of the same or cause the imposition of extraordinary premiums or charges thereon or of any termination or threatened termination of any policy of insurance or bond. The Property is free from damage covered by fire or other casualty. All liquid and solid waste disposal, septic and sewer systems located on the Property are in a good and safe condition and repair and in compliance with all Legal Requirements in all material respects.

 

4.1.24Boundaries.

 

All of the Improvements which were included in determining the appraised value of the Property lie wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the Property, and no improvements on adjoining properties encroach upon the Property, and no easements or other encumbrances upon the Property encroach upon any of the Improvements.

 

4.1.25Leases.

 

[The Property is not subject to any Leases. No Person has any possessory interest in the Property or right to occupy the same.] OR [The Property is not subject to any Leases other than the Leases described in Schedule IV attached hereto and made a part hereof. Borrower is the owner and lessor of landlord’s interest in the Leases. No Person has any possessory interest in the Property or right to occupy the same except under and pursuant to the provisions of the Leases. The current Leases are in full force and effect and, there are no defaults by Borrower or any tenant under any Lease, and there are no conditions that, with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute defaults under any Lease. No Rent has been paid more than one (1) month in advance of its due date. There are no offsets or defenses to the payment of any portion of the Rents. All work to be performed by Borrower under each Lease has been performed as required and has been accepted by the applicable tenant, and any payments, free rent, partial rent, rebate of rent or other payments, credits, allowances or abatements required to be given by Borrower to any tenant has already been received by such tenant. There has been no prior sale, transfer or assignment, hypothecation or pledge of any Lease or of the Rents received therein which is still in effect. Except as described on Schedule IV, no tenant under any Lease has sublet all or any portion of the premises demised thereby, no such tenant holds its leased premises under sublease, nor does anyone except such tenant and its employees occupy such leased premises. No tenant under any Lease has a right or option pursuant to such Lease or otherwise to purchase all or any part of the leased premises or the building of which the leased premises are a part. No tenant under any Lease has any right or option for additional space in the Improvements.]

 

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4.1.26Survey.

 

The Survey for the Property delivered to Lender in connection with this Agreement does not fail to reflect any material matter affecting the Property or the title thereto.

 

4.1.27No Other Debt.

 

Borrower has not borrowed or received debt financing (other than permitted pursuant to this Agreement) that has not been heretofore repaid in full.

 

4.1.28Filing and Recording Taxes.

 

All transfer taxes, deed stamps, intangible taxes or other amounts in the nature of transfer taxes required to be paid by any Person under applicable Legal Requirements currently in effect in connection with the transfer of the Property to Borrower have been paid or will be paid at or prior to the filing or recordation of the Security Instrument or any other Loan Document. All mortgage, mortgage recording, stamp, intangible or other similar tax required to be paid by any Person under applicable Legal Requirements currently in effect in connection with the execution, delivery, recordation, filing, registration, perfection or enforcement of any of the Loan Documents, including, without limitation, the Security Instrument, have been paid or will be paid at or prior to the filing or recordation of the Security Instrument or any other Loan Document.

 

4.1.29Title.

 

Borrower has good, marketable and insurable fee simple title to the real property comprising part of the Property and good title to the balance of the Property owned by it, free and clear of all Liens whatsoever except the Permitted Encumbrances. The Security Instrument, when properly recorded in the appropriate records, together with any UCC financing statements required to be filed in connection therewith, will create (i) a valid, first priority, perfected Lien on Borrower’s interest in the Property, subject only to Permitted Encumbrances, and (ii) perfected security interests in and to, and perfected collateral assignments of, all personalty (including the Leases), all in accordance with the terms thereof, in each case subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances. There are no mechanics’, materialman’s or other similar Liens or claims which have been filed for work, labor or materials affecting the Property which are or may be Liens prior to, or equal or coordinate with, the Lien of the Security Instrument. None of the Permitted Encumbrances, individually or in the aggregate, (a) materially interfere with the benefits of the security intended to be provided by the Security Instrument and this Agreement, (b) materially and adversely affect the value of the Property, (c) impair the use or operations of the Property, or

(d) impair Borrower’s ability to pay its Obligations in a timely manner.

 

4.1.30Management Agreements.

 

The Asset Management Agreement and the Property Management Agreement are each in full force and effect and there is no default thereunder by any party thereto and no event has occurred that, with the passage of time and/or the giving of notice would constitute a default thereunder.

 

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4.1.31Illegal Activity.

 

No portion of the Property has been or will be purchased with proceeds of any illegal activity and to the best of Borrower’s knowledge, there are no illegal activities or activities relating to any controlled substances at the Property.

 

4.1.32No Change in Facts or Circumstances; Disclosure.

 

All information submitted by Borrower to Lender and in all financial statements, rent rolls, reports, certificates and other documents submitted in connection with the Loan or in satisfaction of the terms thereof and all statements of fact made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document, are accurate, complete and correct in all material respects. There has been no material adverse change in any condition, fact, circumstance or event that would make any such information inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading in any material respect or that otherwise materially and adversely affects or might materially and adversely affect the use, operation or value of the Property or the business operations or the financial condition of Borrower. Borrower has disclosed to Lender all material facts and has not failed to disclose any material fact that could cause any information described in this Section 4.1.32 or any representation or warranty made herein to be materially misleading.

 

4.1.33Investment Company Act.

 

Borrower is not (a) an “investment company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company,” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

(b) a “holding company” or a “subsidiary company” of a “holding company” or an “affiliate” of either a “holding company” or a “subsidiary company” within the meaning of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended; or (c) subject to any other federal or State law or regulation which purports to restrict or regulate its ability to borrow money.

 

4.1.34Principal Place of Business; State of Organization.

 

Borrower’s exact legal name is correctly set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement. Borrower is an organization of the type specified in the first paragraph of this Agreement. Borrower is incorporated or organized under the laws of the state specified in the first paragraph of this Agreement. Borrower’s principal place of business and chief executive office, and the place where Borrower keeps its books and records, including recorded data of any kind or nature, regardless of the medium of recording, including software, writings, plans, specifications and schematics, has been for the preceding four (4) months (or, if less than four (4) months, the entire period of the existence of Borrower) and will continue to be the address of Borrower set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement (unless Borrower notifies Lender in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of such change). The organizational identification number of Borrower is as follows: [    ].

 

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4.1.35Reserved.

 

4.1.36Business Purposes.

 

The Loan is solely for the business purpose of Borrower, and is not for personal, family, household, or agricultural purposes.

 

4.1.37Taxes.

 

Borrower has filed all federal, State, county, municipal, and city income and other tax returns required to have been filed by it and has paid all taxes and related liabilities which have become due pursuant to such returns or pursuant to any assessments received by it. Borrower knows of no basis for any additional assessment in respect of any such taxes and related liabilities for prior years.

 

4.1.38Forfeiture.

 

Neither Borrower nor any other Person in occupancy of or involved with the operation or use of the Property has committed any act or omission affording the federal government or any State or local government the right of forfeiture as against the Property or any part thereof or any monies paid in performance of Borrower’s obligations under the Note, this Agreement or the other Loan Documents. Borrower hereby covenants and agrees not to commit, permit or suffer to exist any act or omission affording such right of forfeiture.

 

4.1.39Environmental Representations and Warranties.

 

Borrower represents and warrants that: (a) there are no Hazardous Materials or underground storage tanks in, on, or under the Property, except those that are both (i) in compliance with current Environmental Laws and with permits issued pursuant thereto (if such permits are required), and (ii) either (A) in amounts not in excess of that necessary to operate, clean, repair and maintain the Property or each tenant’s respective business at the Property as set forth in their respective Leases, or (B) held by a tenant for sale to the public in its ordinary course of business, (b) there are no past, present or threatened Releases of Hazardous Materials in violation of any Environmental Law and which would require remediation by a Governmental Authority in, on, under or from the Property; (c) there is no threat of any Release of Hazardous Materials migrating to the Property; (d) there is no past or present non-compliance with current Environmental Laws, or with permits issued pursuant thereto, in connection with the Property; (e) Borrower does not know of, and has not received, any written or oral notice or other communication from any Person (including but not limited to a Governmental Authority) relating to Hazardous Materials in, on, under or from the Property; and (f) Borrower has truthfully and fully provided to Lender, in writing, any and all information relating to environmental conditions in, on, under or from the Property known to Borrower or contained in Borrower’s files and records, including but not limited to any reports relating to Hazardous Materials in, on, under or migrating to or from the Property and/or to the environmental condition of the Property.

 

4.1.40Taxpayer Identification Number.

 

Borrower’s United States taxpayer identification number is [    ].

 

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4.1.41OFAC.

 

Neither Borrower, Guarantor or any of their respective Affiliates is a Prohibited Person, and Borrower, Guarantor and their respective Affiliates are in full compliance with all applicable orders, rules, regulations and recommendations of The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

 

4.1.42Consents.

 

No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court or Governmental Authority is required for the execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of, or compliance by Borrower with, this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, other than those which have been obtained by Borrower.

 

4.1.43Purchase Options.

 

Neither the Property nor any part thereof is subject to any purchase options or other similar rights in favor of third parties.

 

4.1.44Embargoed Person.

 

As of the date hereof and at all times throughout the term of the Loan, including after giving effect to any Transfers permitted pursuant to the Loan Documents, (a) none of the funds or other assets of Borrower and Guarantor constitute property of, or are beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by any person, entity or government subject to trade restrictions under U.S. law, including but not limited to, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C.

§§ 1701 et seq., The Trading with the Enemy Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq., and any Executive Orders or regulations promulgated thereunder with the result that the investment in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan made by Lender is in violation of law (“Embargoed Person”); (b) no Embargoed Person has any interest of any nature whatsoever in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, with the result that the investment in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan is in violation of law; and (c) none of the funds of Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, have been derived from any unlawful activity with the result that the investment in Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable (whether directly or indirectly), is prohibited by law or the Loan is in violation of law.

 

4.1.45Reciprocal Easement Agreements.

 

(a) Neither Borrower, nor any other party is currently in default (nor has any notice been given or received with respect to an alleged or current default) under any of the terms and conditions of the REA, and the REA remains unmodified and in full force and effect;

 

(b) All easements granted pursuant to the REA which were to have survived the site preparation and completion of construction (to the extent that the same has been completed), remain in full force and effect and have not been released, terminated, extinguished or discharged by agreement or otherwise;

 

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(c) All sums due and owing by Borrower to the other parties to the REA (or by the other parties to the REA to the Borrower) pursuant to the terms of the REA, including without limitation, all sums, charges, fees, assessments, costs, and expenses in connection with any taxes, site preparation and construction, non shareholder contributions, and common area and other property management activities have been paid, are current, and no lien has attached on the Property (or threat thereof been made) for failure to pay any of the foregoing;

 

(d) The terms, conditions, covenants, uses and restrictions contained in the REA do not conflict in any manner with any terms, conditions, covenants, uses and restrictions contained in any Lease or in any agreement between Borrower and occupant of any peripheral parcel, including without limitation, conditions and restrictions with respect to kiosk placement, tenant restrictions (type, location or exclusivity), sale of certain goods or services, and/or other use restrictions; and

 

(e) The terms, conditions, covenants, uses and restrictions contained in each Lease do not conflict in any manner with any terms, conditions, covenants, uses and restrictions contained in the REA, any other Lease or in any agreement between Borrower and occupant of any peripheral parcel, including without limitation, conditions and restrictions with respect to kiosk placement, tenant restrictions (type, location or exclusivity), sale of certain goods or services, and/or other use restrictions.

 

4.1.46 Sanctions. None of Borrower, any subsidiary of Borrower or, to Borrower’s knowledge, any director, officer, employee, agent or Affiliate of any of the foregoing,

(a) is a Sanctioned Entity; (b) is controlled by or is acting on behalf of a Sanctioned Entity; (c) to Borrower’s knowledge is under investigation for an alleged breach of Sanction(s) by a Governmental Authority that enforces Sanctions; or (d) will fund any repayment of the Loan with proceeds derived from any transaction that would be prohibited by Sanctions or would otherwise cause Lender or any other party to this Agreement to be in breach of any Sanctions.

 

4.1.47 [HOA. Schedule V (as the same may be updated by Borrower from time to time by delivery to Lender) is a true, complete and accurate list of the HOAs affecting the Property, including the notice address of such HOAs pertaining to the Property, if any. Other than as set forth on Schedule V, none of the single family homes are subject to an HOA or a housing development area built by a specific developer and subject to specified criteria (such as HOA Fees), as established by the developer with permission from the applicable Governmental Authority, that determined the private and common areas and building guidelines for residential housing within such area in lieu of what would otherwise be allowed by local zoning laws.]

 

4.2Survival of Representations.

 

Borrower agrees that all of the representations and warranties of Borrower set forth in Section 4.1 and elsewhere in this Agreement and in the other Loan Documents shall survive for so long as any amount remains owing to Lender under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents by Borrower. All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made in this Agreement or in the other Loan Documents by Borrower shall be deemed to have been relied upon by Lender notwithstanding any investigation heretofore or hereafter made by Lender or on its behalf.

 

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ARTICLE V. BORROWER COVENANTS

 

5.1Affirmative Covenants.

 

From the date hereof and until payment and performance in full of all Obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents or the earlier release of the Lien of the Security Instrument encumbering the Property (and all related obligations) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, Borrower hereby covenants and agrees with Lender that:

 

5.1.1Existence; Compliance with Legal Requirements.

 

(a) Borrower shall do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve, renew and keep in full force and effect its existence, rights, licenses, permits and franchises, and comply, in all material respects, with all Legal Requirements applicable to it and the Property. There shall never be committed by Borrower or any other Person in occupancy of or involved with the operation or use of the Property any act or omission affording the federal government or any State or local government the right of forfeiture against the Property or any part thereof or any monies paid in performance of Borrower’s Obligations under any of the Loan Documents. Borrower hereby covenants and agrees not to commit, permit or suffer to exist any act or omission affording such right of forfeiture. Borrower shall at all times maintain, preserve and protect all franchises and trade names and preserve all the remainder of its property used or useful in the conduct of its business and shall keep the Property in good working order and repair, and from time to time make, or cause to be made, all reasonably necessary repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements thereto, all as more fully provided in the Security Instrument. Borrower shall keep the Property insured at all times by financially sound and reputable insurers, to such extent and against such risks, and maintain liability and such other insurance, as is more fully provided in this Agreement.

 

(b) Borrower agrees that the Property shall at all times comply with the requirements of the Access Laws, to the extent such Access Laws are applicable to the Property. Notwithstanding any provisions set forth herein or in any other documents regarding Lender’s approval or alterations of the Property, Borrower shall not alter the Property in any manner which would materially increase Borrower’s responsibilities for compliance with the applicable Access Laws without the prior written approval of Lender. The foregoing shall apply to tenant improvements constructed by Borrower or any tenants. Lender may condition any such approval upon receipt of a certificate of Access Law compliance from an architect, engineer, or other person acceptable to Lender. Borrower agrees to give prompt notice to Lender of the receipt by Borrower of any written complaints related to violations of any Access Laws and of the commencement of any proceedings or investigations which relate to compliance with applicable Access Laws.

 

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5.1.2Taxes[, HOA Fees] and Other Charges.

 

Borrower shall pay all Taxes[, HOA Fees] and Other Charges now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against the Property or any part thereof as the same become due and payable. Borrower shall13 furnish to Lender receipts, or other evidence for the payment of the Taxes[, HOA Fees] and the Other Charges within 30 days of the due date of any Taxes due on the Property (provided, however, that Borrower is not required to furnish any such receipts for payment of Taxes in the event that such Taxes have been paid by Lender pursuant to Section 7.2 hereof). Borrower shall not suffer and shall promptly cause to be paid and discharged any Lien or charge whatsoever which may be or become a Lien or charge against the Property, and shall promptly pay for all utility services provided to the Property. After prior written notice to Lender, Borrower, at its own expense, may contest by appropriate legal proceeding, promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the amount or validity or application in whole or in part of any Taxes[, HOA Fees] or Other Charges, provided that (i) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and remains uncured; (ii) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any other instrument to which Borrower is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder and such proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with all Applicable Laws; (iii) neither the Property nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost; (iv) Borrower shall promptly upon final determination thereof pay the amount of any such Taxes[, HOA Fees] or Other Charges, together with all costs, interest and penalties which may be payable in connection therewith; (v) such proceeding shall suspend the collection of such contested Taxes[, HOA Fees] or Other Charges from the Property; and (vi) Borrower shall furnish such security as may be required in the proceeding, or as may be requested by Lender, to insure the payment of any such Taxes[, HOA Fees] or Other Charges, together with all interest and penalties thereon. Lender may apply such security or part thereof held by Lender at any time when, in the judgment of Lender, the validity or applicability of such Taxes[, HOA Fees] or Other Charges are established or the Property (or part thereof or interest therein) shall be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost or there shall be any danger of the Lien of the Security Instrument being primed by any related Lien.

 

5.1.3Litigation.

 

Borrower shall give prompt written notice to Lender of any litigation or governmental proceedings pending or threatened against Borrower or Guarantor which might materially adversely affect Borrower’s condition (financial or otherwise) or business or the Property.

 

5.1.4Access to the Property.

 

Borrower shall permit agents, representatives and employees of Lender to inspect the Property or any part thereof at reasonable hours upon reasonable advance notice.

 

 

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5.1.5Notice of Default.

 

Borrower shall promptly advise Lender of any material adverse change in Borrower’s condition, financial or otherwise, or of the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default of which Borrower has knowledge.

 

5.1.6Cooperate in Legal Proceedings.

 

Borrower shall cooperate fully with Lender with respect to any proceedings before any court, board or other Governmental Authority which may in any way adversely affect the rights of Lender hereunder or any rights obtained by Lender under any of the other Loan Documents and, in connection therewith, permit Lender, at its election, to participate in any such proceedings.

 

5.1.7Award and Insurance Benefits.

 

Borrower shall cooperate with Lender in obtaining for Lender the benefits of any Awards or Insurance Proceeds lawfully or equitably payable in connection with the Property, and Lender shall be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection therewith (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements, and the payment by Borrower of the expense of an appraisal on behalf of Lender in case of Casualty or Condemnation affecting the Property or any part thereof) out of such Award or Insurance Proceeds.

 

5.1.8Further Assurances.

 

Borrower shall, at Borrower’s sole cost and expense:

 

(a) furnish to Lender all instruments, documents, boundary surveys, footing or foundation surveys, certificates, plans and specifications, appraisals, title and other insurance reports and agreements, and each and every other document, certificate, agreement and instrument required to be furnished by Borrower pursuant to the terms of the Loan Documents or reasonably requested by Lender in connection therewith;

 

(b) execute and deliver to Lender such documents, instruments, certificates, assignments and other writings, and do such other acts necessary or desirable, to evidence, preserve and/or protect the Collateral at any time securing or intended to secure the Obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents, as Lender may reasonably require including, without limitation, the authorization of Lender to execute and/or the execution by Borrower of UCC financing statements; and

 

(c) do and execute all and such further lawful and reasonable acts, conveyances and assurances for the better and more effective carrying out of the intents and purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, as Lender shall reasonably require from time to time.

 

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5.1.9Mortgage and Intangible Taxes.

 

Borrower shall pay all State, county and municipal recording, mortgage, intangible, and all other taxes imposed upon the execution and recordation of the Security Instrument and/or upon the execution and delivery of the Note.

 

5.1.10Financial Reporting.

 

(a) Borrower will keep and maintain or will cause to be kept and maintained on a Fiscal Year basis, in accordance with GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender), proper and accurate books, records and accounts reflecting all of the financial affairs of Borrower and all items of income and expense in connection with the operation on an individual basis of the Property. Lender shall have the right from time to time at all times during normal business hours upon reasonable notice to examine such books, records and accounts at the office of Borrower or any other Person maintaining such books, records and accounts and to make such copies or extracts thereof as Lender shall desire. After the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower shall pay any costs and expenses incurred by Lender to examine Borrower’s accounting records with respect to the Property, as Lender shall determine to be reasonably necessary or appropriate in the protection of Lender’s interest.

 

(b) (i) Borrower will furnish to Lender quarterly, within (x) forty-five (45) days after the end of the first and third fiscal quarter of each Fiscal Year and (y) ninety (90) days after the end of the second and fourth fiscal quarter of each Fiscal Year, a complete copy of Borrower’s quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender). Such statements will contain statements of profit and loss for Borrower and the Property and a balance sheet for Borrower. Such statements shall set forth the financial condition and the results of operations for the Property for such quarter and shall include, but not be limited to, amounts representing annual Net Cash Flow, Net Operating Income, Gross Income from Operations and Operating Expenses and shall contain a certificate executed by a Responsible Officer or other appropriate officer of Borrower stating that each such quarterly financial statement presents fairly the financial condition and the results of operations of Borrower and the Property upon and has been prepared in accordance with GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender).

 

(ii) Borrower will furnish to Lender annually, within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the end of each Fiscal Year, a complete copy of Borrower’s annual financial statements prepared by an Approved Accountant in accordance with GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender) and a copy of all of Borrower’s most recent State and Federal income tax returns. Such statements will contain statements of profit and loss for Borrower and the Property and a balance sheet for Borrower. Such statements shall set forth the financial condition and the results of operations for the Property for such Fiscal Year and shall include, but not be limited to, amounts representing annual Net Cash Flow, Net Operating Income, Gross Income from Operations and Operating Expenses. Borrower’s annual financial statements shall be accompanied by (x) a comparison of the budgeted income and expenses to the actual income and expenses for the prior Fiscal Year and (y) a certificate executed by a Responsible Officer or other appropriate officer of Borrower stating that each such annual financial statement presents fairly the financial condition and the results of operations of Borrower and the Property being reported upon and has been prepared in accordance with GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender).

 

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(c) (i) Borrower will cause Guarantor to furnish to Lender within the timeframe set forth in Section 5.1.10(b)(i) above, a complete copy of Guarantor’s quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender) containing statements of profit and loss for Guarantor and a balance sheet for Guarantor. Guarantor’s semi-annual, and first and third quarter, quarterly financial statements shall be accompanied by a certificate executed by a Responsible Officer or other appropriate officer of Guarantor stating that each such quarterly financial statement presents fairly the financial condition and the results of operations of Guarantor and has been prepared in accordance with GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender).

 

(ii) Borrower will cause Guarantor to furnish to Lender annually, within the timeframe set forth in Section 5.1.10(b)(ii) above, following the end of each Fiscal Year, (I) a complete copy of Guarantor’s annual financial statements prepared by an Approved Accountant in accordance with GAAP containing statements of profit and loss for Guarantor, (II) a balance sheet for Guarantor and (III) a copy of all of Guarantor’s most recent State and Federal income tax returns. Guarantor’s annual financial statements shall be accompanied by a certificate executed by a Responsible Officer or other appropriate officer of Guarantor stating that each such annual financial statement presents fairly the financial condition and the results of operations of Guarantor and has been prepared in accordance with GAAP (or such other accounting basis acceptable to Lender).

 

(d) Borrower will furnish, or cause to be furnished, to Lender on or before twenty (20) days after the end of each calendar month the following items, accompanied by a certificate of a Responsible Officer or other appropriate officer of Borrower stating that such items are true, correct, accurate, and complete and fairly present the financial condition and results of the operations of Borrower and the Property (subject to normal year-end adjustments): (i) a rent roll for the subject month accompanied by an Officer’s Certificate with respect thereto; (ii) monthly and year-to- date operating statements (including Capital Expenditures) prepared for each calendar month, noting Net Operating Income, Gross Income from Operations, and Operating Expenses, and other information necessary and sufficient to fairly represent the financial position and results of operation of the Property during such calendar month, and containing a comparison of budgeted income and expenses and the actual income and expenses together with a detailed explanation of any variances of five percent (5%) or more between budgeted and actual amounts for such periods, all in form satisfactory to Lender and (iii) a calculation reflecting the annual debt service coverage ratio for the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period as of the last day of such month accompanied by an Officer’s Certificate with respect thereto.

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(e) Borrower shall furnish to Lender, within ten (10) days after request such further detailed information with respect to the operation of the Property and the financial affairs of Borrower and/or Guarantor, as may be reasonably requested by Lender.

 

(f) Borrower agrees that Lender may forward to each purchaser, transferee, assignee, servicer, participant or investor in all or any portion of the Loan (collectively, the “Investor”), all documents and information which Lender now has or may hereafter acquire relating to the Debt and to Borrower, any Guarantor and the Property, whether furnished by Borrower, any Guarantor or otherwise, as Lender determines necessary or desirable. Borrower irrevocably waives any and all rights it may have under any Applicable Laws to prohibit such disclosure, including, but not limited, to any right of privacy.

 

5.1.11Business and Operations.

 

Borrower will continue to engage in the businesses presently conducted by it as and to the extent the same are necessary for the ownership, maintenance, management and operation of the Property. Borrower will remain in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction to the extent required for the ownership, maintenance, management and operation of the Property.

 

5.1.12Costs of Enforcement.

 

In the event (a) that the Security Instrument encumbering the Property is foreclosed in whole or in part or that the Security Instrument is put into the hands of an attorney for collection, suit, action or foreclosure, (b) of the foreclosure of any mortgage prior to or subsequent to the Security Instrument encumbering the Property in which proceeding Lender is made a party, or

(c) of the bankruptcy, insolvency, rehabilitation or other similar proceeding in respect of Borrower or any of its constituent Persons or an assignment by Borrower or any of its constituent Persons for the benefit of its creditors, Borrower, its successors or assigns, shall be chargeable with and agrees to pay all costs of collection and defense, including attorneys’ fees and costs, incurred by Lender or Borrower in connection therewith and in connection with any appellate proceeding or post-judgment action involved therein, together with all required service or use taxes.

 

5.1.13Estoppel Statement.

 

(a) After request by Lender, Borrower shall within ten (10) days furnish Lender with a statement, duly acknowledged and certified, setting forth (i) the amount of the original principal amount of the Note, (ii) the unpaid principal amount of the Note, (iii) the Interest Rate, (iv) the date installments of interest and/or principal were last paid, (v) any offsets or defenses to the payment of the Debt, and (vi) that the Note, this Agreement, the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents are valid, legal and binding obligations and have not been modified or if modified, giving particulars of such modification.

 

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(b) Borrower shall within ten (10) days (or such longer period as is provided in such tenants lease) deliver to Lender upon request, tenant estoppel certificates from each commercial tenant leasing space at the Property in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender.

 

5.1.14Loan Proceeds.

 

Borrower shall use the proceeds of the Loan received by it only for the purposes set forth herein.

 

5.1.15Performance of Required Capital Expenditures.

 

(a) Borrower shall complete all of the Capital Expenditures set forth on Schedule IV (the “Required Capital Expenditures”) in a good and workmanlike manner, in no event later than [              ].

 

(b) Lender reserves the right, at its option, to approve all contracts or work orders with materialmen, mechanics, suppliers, subcontractors, contractors or other parties providing labor or materials in connection with the Required Capital Expenditures with respect to the Property. Upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall assign any contract or subcontract to Lender.

 

(c) In the event Lender determines in its reasonable discretion that any Required Capital Expenditure is not being performed in a workmanlike or timely manner or that any Required Capital Expenditure has not been completed in a workmanlike or timely manner, Lender shall have the option to withhold disbursement for such unsatisfactory Required Capital Expenditure and to proceed under existing contracts or to contract with third parties to complete such Required Capital Expenditure, without providing any prior notice to Borrower and to exercise any and all other remedies available to Lender upon an Event of Default hereunder.

 

(d) In order to facilitate Lender’s completion or making of the Required Capital Expenditures pursuant to Section 5.1.15(c) above, Borrower grants Lender the right to enter onto the Property and perform any and all work and labor necessary to complete or make the Required Capital Expenditures and/or employ watchmen to protect the Property from damage. All sums so expended by Lender shall be deemed to have been advanced under the Loan to Borrower and secured by the Security Instrument. For this sole purpose, Borrower agrees to constitute and appoint Lender its true and lawful attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution to complete or undertake the Required Capital Expenditures in the name of Borrower. The terms of such power of attorney shall be deemed to be a power coupled with an interest and cannot be revoked. Borrower will empower said attorney-in-fact as follows: (i) to make such additions, changes and corrections to the Required Capital Expenditures as shall be necessary or desirable to complete the Required Capital Expenditures; (ii) to employ such contractors, subcontractors, agents, architects and inspectors as shall be required for such purposes; (iii) to pay, settle or compromise all existing bills and claims which are or may become Liens against the Property, or as may be necessary or desirable for the completion of the Required Capital Expenditures, or for clearance of title; (iv) to execute all applications and certificates in the name of Borrower which may be required by any of the contract documents; (v) to prosecute and defend all actions or proceedings in connection with the Property or the rehabilitation and repair of the Property; and (vi) to do any and every act which Borrower might do in its own behalf to fulfill the terms of this Agreement.

 

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(e) Nothing in this Section 5.1.15 shall: (i) make Lender responsible for making or completing the Required Capital Expenditures; (ii) obligate Lender to proceed with the Required Capital Expenditures; or (iii) obligate Lender to demand from Borrower additional sums to make or complete any Required Capital Expenditure.

 

(f) Borrower shall permit Lender and Lender’s agents and representatives (including, without limitation, Lender’s engineer, architect, or inspector) or third parties making any Required Capital Expenditures pursuant to this Section 5.1.15 to enter onto the Property during normal business hours to inspect the progress of any Required Capital Expenditure and all materials being used in connection therewith, to examine all plans and shop drawings relating to such Required Capital Expenditure which are or may be kept at the Property, which plans and shop drawings shall have been approved by Lender and/or Lender’s agents and representatives, and to complete any Required Capital Expenditure made pursuant to this Section 5.1.15. Borrower shall cause all contractors and subcontractors to cooperate with Lender or Lender’s representatives or such other persons described above in connection with inspections described in this Section 5.1.15(f) or the completion of any Required Capital Expenditures pursuant to this Section 5.1.15.

 

(g) The Required Capital Expenditures and all materials, equipment, fixtures, or any other item comprising a part of any Required Capital Expenditure shall be constructed, installed or completed, as applicable, free and clear of all mechanic’s, materialmen’s or other Liens.

 

(h) Lender may require Borrower to provide Lender with a search of title to the Property effective to the date of the disbursement, which search shows that no mechanic’s or materialmen’s Liens or other Liens of any nature have been placed against the Property since the date of recordation of the Security Instrument and that title to the Property is free and clear of all Liens (other than the Lien of the related Security Instrument and other Permitted Encumbrances).

 

(i) All Required Capital Expenditures shall comply with all applicable Legal Requirements of all Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction over the Property and applicable insurance requirements including, without limitation, applicable building codes, special use permits, environmental regulations, and requirements of insurance underwriters.

 

(j) To the extent not maintained pursuant to Exhibit A hereof, Borrower shall provide or cause to be provided workmen’s compensation insurance, builder’s risk, and public liability insurance and other insurance to the extent required under Applicable Laws in connection with a particular Required Capital Expenditure. All such policies shall be in form and amount reasonably satisfactory to Lender. All such policies which can be endorsed with standard mortgagee clauses making loss payable to Lender or its assigns shall be so endorsed. Certified copies of such policies shall be delivered to Lender.

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5.1.16Title to the Property.

 

Borrower will warrant and defend the validity and priority of the Liens of the Security Instrument and the Assignment of Leases on the Property against the claims of all Persons whomsoever, subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances.

 

5.1.17Leasing Matters.

 

(a) Borrower may enter into a proposed Lease (including the renewal or extension of an existing Lease (a “Renewal Lease”)) without the prior written consent of Lender, provided such proposed Lease or Renewal Lease (i) provides for rental rates and terms comparable to, or greater than, existing local market rates and terms (taking into account the type and quality of the tenant) as of the date such Lease is executed by Borrower (unless, in the case of a Renewal Lease, the rent payable during such renewal, or a formula or other method to compute such rent, is provided for in the original Lease), (ii) is an arms-length transaction with a bona fide, independent third party tenant, (iii) does not have a material adverse effect on the value or quality of the Property, (iv) is subject and subordinate to the Security Instrument and the Assignment of Leases and the lessee thereunder agrees to attorn to Lender and (v) is written on the standard form of lease approved by Lender. All proposed Leases which do not satisfy the requirements set forth in this Section 5.1.17(a) shall be subject to the prior approval of Lender, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. At Lender’s request, Borrower shall promptly deliver to Lender copies of all Leases which are entered into pursuant to this subsection together with Borrower’s certification that it has satisfied all of the conditions of this Section.

 

(b) Borrower (i) shall observe and perform all the obligations imposed upon the lessor under the Leases and shall not do or permit to be done anything to impair the value of any of the Leases as security for the Debt; (ii) shall promptly send copies to Lender of all notices of default or other material matters which Borrower shall send or receive with respect to the Leases; (iii) shall enforce all of the material terms, covenants and conditions contained in the Leases upon the part of the tenant thereunder to be observed or performed (except for termination of a Lease which shall require Lender’s prior written approval); (iv) shall not collect any of the Rents more than one (1) month in advance (except security deposits shall not be deemed Rents collected in advance); (v) shall not execute any other assignment of the lessor’s interest in any of the Leases or the Rents; (vi) shall not consent to any assignment of or subletting under any Leases not in accordance with their terms, without the prior written consent of Lender and (vii) shall, in the case of residential Leases, comply with all requirements to register such Leases with the applicable municipal agency.

 

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5.1.18Management Agreements.

 

(a) The Improvements on the Property are operated under the terms and conditions of the Management Agreements. In no event shall the management fees under (i) the Asset Management Agreement exceed five (5%) of the gross income derived from the Property and (ii) the Property Management Agreement exceed twenty percent (20%) of the gross income derived from the Property. Borrower shall (i) diligently perform and observe all of the terms, covenants and conditions of the Management Agreements, on the part of Borrower to be performed and observed to the end that all things shall be done which are necessary to keep unimpaired the rights of Borrower under the Management Agreements and (ii) promptly notify Lender of the giving of any notice by either Manager to Borrower of any default by Borrower in the performance or observance of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of either Management Agreement on the part of Borrower to be performed and observed and deliver to Lender a true copy of each such notice. Borrower shall not surrender either Management Agreement, consent to the assignment by either Manager of its interest under either Management Agreement, or terminate or cancel either Management Agreement, or modify, change, supplement, alter or amend either Management Agreement, in any respect, either orally or in writing. Borrower hereby assigns to Lender as further security for the payment of the Debt and for the performance and observance of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement, all the rights, privileges and prerogatives of Borrower to surrender either Management Agreement, or to terminate, cancel, modify, change, supplement, alter or amend either Management Agreement, in any respect, and any such surrender of either Management Agreement, or termination, cancellation, modification, change, supplement, alteration or amendment of either Management Agreement, without the prior consent of Lender shall be void and of no force and effect. If Borrower shall default in the performance or observance of any material term, covenant or condition of either Management Agreement on the part of Borrower to be performed or observed, then, without limiting the generality of the other provisions of this Agreement, and without waiving or releasing Borrower from any of its obligations hereunder, Lender shall have the right, but shall be under no obligation, to pay any sums and to perform any act or take any action as may be appropriate to cause all the terms, covenants and conditions of the Management Agreements on the part of Borrower to be performed or observed to be promptly performed or observed on behalf of Borrower, to the end that the rights of Borrower in, to and under the Management Agreements shall be kept unimpaired and free from default. Lender and any Person designated by Lender shall have, and are hereby granted, the right to enter upon the Property at any time and from time to time for the purpose of taking any such action. If either Manager shall deliver to Lender a copy of any notice sent to Borrower of default under either Management Agreement, such notice shall constitute full protection to Lender for any action taken or omitted to be taken by Lender in good faith, in reliance thereon. Borrower shall not, and shall not permit either Manager to, sub-contract any or all of its management responsibilities under either Management Agreement to a third- party without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Borrower shall, from time to time, obtain from either Manager such certificates of estoppel with respect to compliance by Borrower with the terms of either Management Agreement as may be requested by Lender. Borrower shall exercise each individual option, if any, to extend or renew the term of either Management Agreement upon demand by Lender made at any time within one (1) year of the last day upon which any such option may be exercised, and Borrower hereby expressly authorizes and appoints Lender its attorney-in-fact to exercise any such option in the name of and upon behalf of Borrower, which power of attorney shall be irrevocable and shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest. Any sums expended by Lender pursuant to this paragraph (i) shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date such cost is incurred to the date of payment to Lender, (ii) shall be deemed to constitute a portion of the Debt, (iii) shall be secured by the lien of the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents and (iv) shall be immediately due and payable upon demand by Lender therefor.

 

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(b) Borrower, upon the request of Lender, shall (i) if a Manager is managing the Property, terminate either Management Agreement and replace such Manager or request, without penalty or fee, if at any time during the Loan: (1) such Manager shall become insolvent or a debtor in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, (2) an Event of Default has occurred and continues, or (3) a default occurred and continues by such Manager under either Management Agreement or (ii) if Borrower is self-managing the Property or at any time during the Loan an Event of Default has occurred and continues, retain a Qualified Manager to manage the Property. At such time as either Manager may be removed or Borrower’s self-management of the Property has ceased, a Qualified Manager shall assume management of the Property pursuant to a Replacement Management Agreement.

 

5.1.19Environmental Covenants.

 

(a) Borrower covenants and agrees that so long as the Loan is outstanding (i) all uses and operations on or of the Property, whether by Borrower or any other Person, shall be in compliance in all material respects with all Environmental Laws and permits issued pursuant thereto; (ii) there shall be no Releases of Hazardous Materials in, on, under or from the Property; (iii) there shall be no Hazardous Materials in, on, or under the Property, except those that are both (A) in compliance with all Environmental Laws and with permits issued pursuant thereto, if and to the extent required, and (B) (1) in amounts not in excess of that necessary to operate the Property or (2) fully disclosed to and approved by Lender in writing; (iv) Borrower shall keep the Property free and clear of all liens and other encumbrances imposed pursuant to any Environmental Law, whether due to any act or omission of Borrower or any other Person (the “Environmental Liens”); (v) Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, fully and expeditiously cooperate in all activities pursuant to paragraph (b) below, including but not limited to providing all relevant information and making knowledgeable persons available for interviews; (vi) Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, perform any environmental site assessment or other investigation of environmental conditions in connection with the Property, pursuant to any reasonable written request of Lender, upon Lender’s reasonable belief that the Property is not in full compliance with all Environmental Laws, and share with Lender the reports and other results thereof, and Lender and other Indemnified Parties shall be entitled to rely on such reports and other results thereof; (vii) Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, comply with all reasonable written requests of Lender to (A) effectuate remediation of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under or from the Property; and (B) comply with any Environmental Law; (viii) Borrower shall not allow any tenant or other user of the Property to violate any Environmental Law; and (ix) Borrower shall immediately notify Lender in writing after it has become aware of (A) any presence or Release or threatened Releases of Hazardous Materials in, on, under, from or migrating towards the Property; (B) any non- compliance with any Environmental Laws related in any way to the Property; (C) any actual or potential Environmental Lien; (D) any required or proposed remediation of environmental conditions relating to the Property; and (E) any written or oral notice or other communication of which Borrower becomes aware from any source whatsoever (including but not limited to a Governmental Authority) relating in any way to Hazardous Materials.

 

(b) Lender and any other Person designated by Lender, including but not limited to any representative of a Governmental Authority, and any environmental consultant, and any receiver appointed by any court of competent jurisdiction, shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the Property at all reasonable times to assess any and all aspects of the environmental condition of the Property and its use, including but not limited to conducting any environmental assessment or audit (the scope of which shall be determined in Lender’s sole and absolute discretion) and taking samples of soil, groundwater or other water, air, or building materials, and conducting other invasive testing. Borrower shall cooperate with and provide access to Lender and any such Person designated by Lender.

 

5.1.20Alterations.

 

Borrower shall obtain Lender’s prior written consent to any alterations to any Improvements.

 

5.1.21OFAC.

 

At all times throughout the Term of the Loan, Borrower, Guarantor and their respective Affiliates shall be in full compliance with all applicable orders, rules, regulations and recommendations of The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

 

5.1.22Reserved.

 

5.1.23Confirmation of Representations.

 

Borrower shall deliver, upon the request of Lender, (a) one or more Officer’s Certificates certifying as to the accuracy of all representations made by Borrower in the Loan Documents, and (b) certificates of the relevant Governmental Authorities in all relevant jurisdictions indicating the good standing and qualification of Borrower.

 

5.1.24Negative Pledge.

 

Borrower has granted the Lender a first priority mortgage lien on the Property. Borrower shall not create or permit any other encumbrance or lien upon the Property (other than Permitted Encumbrances) and Borrower will not, and will not permit any other Person to create, assume, incur or suffer to exist any lien, mortgage, pledge, charge, security interest or other encumbrance of any kind on or with respect to the Property.

 

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5.1.25Compliance with Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Anti-Corruption Laws.

 

(a) None of Borrower, any subsidiary of Borrower, or, to Borrower’s knowledge, any director, officer, employee, agent or Affiliate of any of the foregoing, in each case directly or indirectly, shall use the proceeds of the Loan, or lend, contribute, or otherwise make available such proceeds to any subsidiary, joint venture partner, or other Person (i) to fund any activities or business of or with a Sanctioned Entity or (ii) in any manner that would be prohibited by Sanctions or would otherwise cause Lender to be in breach of any Sanctions.

 

(b) Each of Borrower and any subsidiary of Borrower shall, and, to Borrower’s knowledge, any director, officer, employee, agent or Affiliate of any of the foregoing shall ensure it does not use the Loan in violation of any Anti-Corruption Laws or Anti-Money Laundering Laws.

 

(c) Borrower shall comply with all applicable Sanctions, Anti- Money Laundering Laws and Anti-Corruption Laws in all material respects, and shall maintain policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance with Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Anti-Corruption Laws in all material respects.

 

5.2Negative Covenants.

 

From the date hereof until payment and performance in full of all obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents or the earlier release of the Lien of the Security Instrument encumbering the Property in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that it will not do, directly or indirectly, any of the following:

 

5.2.1Liens.

 

Borrower shall not create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien on any portion of the Property or permit any such action to be taken, except for the Permitted Encumbrances.

 

5.2.2Dissolution.

 

Borrower shall not (a) engage in any dissolution, liquidation or consolidation or merger with or into any other business entity, (b) transfer, lease or sell, in one transaction or any combination of transactions, the assets or all or substantially all of the properties or assets of Borrower except to the extent expressly permitted by the Loan Documents or (c) except as expressly permitted under the Loan Documents, modify, amend, waive or terminate its Organizational Documents or its qualification and good standing in any jurisdiction.

 

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5.2.3Change In Business.

 

Borrower shall not enter into any line of business other than the ownership, acquisition, development, operation, leasing and management of the Property (including providing services in connection therewith), or make any material change in the scope or nature of its business objectives, purposes or operations or undertake or participate in activities other than the continuance of its present business.

 

5.2.4Debt Cancellation.

 

Borrower shall not cancel or otherwise forgive or release any material claim or debt (other than termination of Leases in accordance herewith) owed to Borrower by any Person, except for adequate consideration and in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business.

 

5.2.5Zoning.

 

Borrower shall not initiate or consent to any zoning reclassification of any portion of the Property or seek any variance under any existing zoning ordinance or use or permit the use of any portion of the Property in any manner that could result in such use becoming a non- conforming use under any zoning ordinance or any other Applicable Law, without the prior written consent of Lender; provided, however, Borrower may initiate or consent to a zoning reclassification of the Property that augments the options for current use so long as the current use is not changed during the term of the Loan and the final use will include residential use. If under applicable zoning provisions the use of all or any portion of the Property is or shall become a nonconforming use, Borrower shall not cause or permit the nonconforming use to be discontinued or the nonconforming improvement to be abandoned without the express written consent of Lender. Borrower shall not establish any condominium or cooperative regime with respect to the Property without the prior written consent of Lender, nor shall Borrower initiate, join in or consent to any change in any private restrictive covenant, zoning ordinance or other public or private restrictions, limiting or defining the uses which may be made of the Property or any portion thereof.

 

5.2.6No Joint Assessment.

 

Borrower shall not suffer, permit or initiate the joint assessment of the Property with (a) any other real property constituting a tax lot separate from the Property, or (b) any portion of the Property which may be deemed to constitute personal property, or any other procedure whereby the Lien of any taxes which may be levied against such personal property shall be assessed or levied or charged to the Property.

 

5.2.7Name, Identity, Structure, or Principal Place of Business.

 

Borrower shall not change its name, identity (including its trade name or names), or principal place of business set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement, without, in each case, first giving Lender thirty (30) days prior written notice. Borrower shall not change its corporate, partnership or other structure, or the place of its organization as set forth in Section 4.1.34, without, in each case, the consent of Lender. Upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall execute and deliver additional financing statements, security agreements and other instruments which may be necessary to effectively evidence or perfect Lender’s security interest in the Property as a result of such change of principal place of business or place of organization.

 

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5.2.8ERISA.

 

(a) During the Term of the Loan or of any obligation or right hereunder, Borrower shall not be a Plan and none of the assets of Borrower shall constitute Plan Assets.

 

(b) Borrower further covenants and agrees to deliver to Lender such certifications or other evidence from time to time throughout the Term of the Loan, as requested by Lender in its sole discretion, and represents and covenants that (A) Borrower is not and does not maintain an “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, which is subject to Title I of ERISA, or a “governmental plan” within the meaning of Section 3(32) of ERISA; (B) Borrower is not subject to State statutes regulating investments and fiduciary obligations with respect to governmental plans; and

(C) one or more of the following circumstances is true:

 

(i) Equity interests in Borrower are publicly offered securities, within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. §2510.3-101(b)(2);

 

(ii) Less than twenty-five percent (25%) of each outstanding class of equity interests in Borrower are held by “benefit plan investors” within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. §2510.3-101(f)(2); or

 

(iii) Borrower qualifies as an “operating company” or a “real estate operating company” within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. §2510.3-101(c) or (e).

 

5.2.9Affiliate Transactions.

 

Borrower shall not enter into, or be a party to, any transaction with an Affiliate of Borrower or any of the partners, shareholder or members of Borrower except in the ordinary course of business and on terms which are fully disclosed to Lender in advance and are no less favorable to Borrower or such Affiliate than would be obtained in a comparable arm’s-length transaction with an unrelated third party.

 

5.2.10Transfers.

 

(a) Borrower shall not sell, convey, mortgage, grant, bargain, encumber, pledge, assign, grant options with respect to, or otherwise transfer or dispose of (directly or indirectly, voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, and whether or not for consideration or of record) the Property or any part thereof or any legal or beneficial interest therein or permit a Sale or Pledge of an interest in any Restricted Party (collectively, a “Transfer”), other than pursuant to Leases of space in the Improvements to tenants in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.1.17 hereof, without the prior written consent of Lender.

 

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(b) A Transfer shall include, but not be limited to: (i) an installment sales agreement wherein Borrower agrees to sell the Property or any part thereof for a price to be paid in installments; (ii) an agreement by Borrower leasing all or a substantial part of the Property for other than actual occupancy by a space tenant thereunder or a sale, assignment or other transfer of, or the grant of a security interest in, Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to any Leases or any Rents; (iii) if a Restricted Party is a corporation, any merger, consolidation or Sale or Pledge of such corporation’s stock or the creation or issuance of new stock; (iv) if a Restricted Party is a limited or general partnership or joint venture, any merger or consolidation or the change, removal, resignation or addition of a general partner or the Sale or Pledge of the partnership interest of any general partner or any profits or proceeds relating to such partnership interest, or the Sale or Pledge of limited partnership interests or any profits or proceeds relating to such limited partnership interests or the creation or issuance of new limited partnership interests; (v) if a Restricted Party is a limited liability company, any merger or consolidation or the change, removal, resignation or addition of a managing member or non-member manager (or if no managing member, any member) or the Sale or Pledge of the membership interest of a managing member (or if no managing member, any member) or any profits or proceeds relating to such membership interest, or the Sale or Pledge of non-managing membership interests or the creation or issuance of new non- managing membership interests; (vi) if a Restricted Party is a trust or nominee trust, any merger, consolidation or the Sale or Pledge of the legal or beneficial interest in a Restricted Party or the creation or issuance of new legal or beneficial interests; or (vii) the removal or the resignation of the managing agent (including, without limitation, an Affiliated Manager) other than in accordance with Section 5.1.18 hereof.

 

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5.2.10 (including without limitation the provisions of Section 5.2.10(d)) Lender’s consent shall not be required in connection with one or a series of transfers of not more than forty-nine percent (49%) of the direct or indirect stock, general partnership interests, the limited partnership interests, the managing member interests or non-managing membership interests (as the case may be) in AMI; provided, however, (i) no such Transfer shall result in the change of Control in Borrower such that ReAlpha Tech Corp. does not Control Borrower or AMI; (ii) (x) ReAlpha Tech Corp. shall own at least a fifty-one percent (51%) direct or indirect equity ownership interest in each of Borrower and AMI and (y) ReAlpha Tech Corp. shall (1) Control Borrower and AMI and (2) control the day-to-day operation of the Property; (iii) Lender shall receive not less than thirty (30) days’ prior notice of such proposed Transfer; (iv) such Transfers shall be conditioned upon Borrower’s ability to, after giving effect to the equity transfer in question, (x) remake the representations contained herein relating to ERISA, OFAC and USA Patriot Act matters and the covenants contained in Section 5(j) of the Master Facility Agreement (and, upon Lender’s request, Borrower shall deliver to Lender (1) an Officer’s Certificate containing such updated representations and covenants effective as of the date of the consummation of the applicable equity transfer and (2) searches, acceptable to Lender, for any Person owning, directly or indirectly, ten percent (10%) or more of the interests in AMI as a result of such Transfer) and (y) continue to comply with the covenants contained herein relating to ERISA OFAC and USA Patriot Act matters and the covenants contained in Section 5(j) of the Master Facility Agreement; and (E) no Transfer shall result in a Delaware Statutory Trust, tenancy-in-common, or “crowd funded” entity having a direct or indirect interest in Borrower. Upon request from Lender, Borrower shall promptly provide Lender a revised version of the organizational chart delivered to Lender in connection with the Loan reflecting any equity transfer consummated in accordance with this Section 5.2.10.

 

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(d) Lender shall not be required to demonstrate any actual impairment of its security or any increased risk of default hereunder in order to declare the Debt immediately due and payable upon a Transfer in violation of this Section 5.2.10. This provision shall apply to every Transfer regardless of whether voluntary or not, or whether or not Lender has consented to any previous Transfer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 5.2.10, (i) no transfer (whether or not such transfer shall constitute a Transfer) shall be made to any Prohibited Person, and (ii) in the event of any transfer (whether or not such transfer shall constitute a Transfer), results in any Person and its Affiliates owning in excess of ten percent (10%) of the ownership interest in a Restricted Party, Borrower shall provide to Lender, not less than thirty (30) days prior to such transfer, the name and identity of each proposed transferee, together with the names of its controlling principals, the social security number or employee identification number of such transferee and controlling principals, and such transferee’s and controlling principal’s home address or principal place of business, and home or business telephone number. In connection with any transfer (whether or not such transfer shall constitute a Transfer), Borrower shall pay all fees and costs incurred by Lender.

 

5.2.11Waste.

 

Borrower shall not commit or suffer any material physical waste of the Property or make any change in the use of the Property which shall in any way invalidate or give cause for cancellation of any Policy, or do or permit to be done thereon anything that may in any way materially impair the value of the Property or the security for the Loan. Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender permit any drilling or exploration for or extraction, removal, or production of any minerals from the surface or the subsurface of the Property, regardless of the depth thereof or the method of mining or extraction thereof, except as may be required by law or in accordance with the orders of any Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction thereof.

 

5.2.12Reciprocal Easement Agreement.

 

Borrower shall not enter into, terminate or modify any REA without Lender’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Borrower shall enforce, comply with, and cause each of the parties to the REA to comply with all of the material economic terms and conditions contained in the REA.

 

5.2.13Limitation on Securities Issuances.

 

None of Borrower or any Restricted Party shall issue any membership interests or other securities without the prior written consent of Lender, other than (x) those that have been issued as of the Closing Date and delivered to Lender, if any, or (y) pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 5.2.10.

 

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5.2.14Subordinate Financing.

 

Borrower shall not be permitted to place any (a) subordinate financing, (b) preferred equity financing, (c) mezzanine financing, or (d) any other indebtedness, on the Property.

 

5.2.15Limitations on Distributions.

 

Borrower shall not make any dividends, distributions or return any equity capital to its stockholders, partners or members or authorize or make any other distribution, payment or delivery of property or cash to its stockholders, partners or members in their capacity as such, or redeem, retire, purchase or otherwise acquire, directly or indirectly, for a consideration any shares of any class of its capital stock.

 

ARTICLE VI. INSURANCE; CASUALTY; CONDEMNATION

 

6.1Insurance.

 

Borrower shall, at Borrower’s expense, maintain or cause to be maintained in full force and effect on the Property at all times while this Agreement continues in effect insurance coverage satisfying the requirements and criteria set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herewith.

 

6.2Casualty.

 

If the Property shall be damaged or destroyed, in whole or in part, by fire or other casualty (a “Casualty”), Borrower shall give prompt notice of such damage to Lender and shall promptly commence and diligently prosecute the completion of the Restoration of the Property as nearly as possible to the condition the Property was in immediately prior to such Casualty, with such alterations as may be reasonably approved by Lender and otherwise in accordance with Section

6.4 hereof. Borrower shall pay all costs of such Restoration whether or not such costs are covered by insurance. However, the Borrower may use any insurance or other funds available to pay for any costs of such Restoration. Lender may, but shall not be obligated to make proof of loss if not made promptly by Borrower.

 

6.3Condemnation.

 

Borrower shall promptly give Lender notice of the actual or threatened commencement of any proceeding for the Condemnation of all or any part of the Property and shall deliver to Lender copies of any and all papers served in connection with such proceedings. Lender may participate in any such proceedings, and Borrower shall from time to time deliver to Lender all instruments requested by it to permit such participation. Borrower shall, at its expense, diligently prosecute any such proceedings, and shall consult with Lender, its attorneys and experts, and cooperate with them in the carrying on or defense of any such proceedings. Notwithstanding any taking by any public or quasi-public authority through Condemnation or otherwise (including, but not limited to, any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of such taking), Borrower shall continue to pay the Debt at the time and in the manner provided for its payment in the Note and in this Agreement and the Debt shall not be reduced until any Award shall have been actually received and applied by Lender, after the deduction of expenses of collection, to the reduction or discharge of the Debt. Lender shall not be limited to the interest paid on the Award by the condemning authority but shall be entitled to receive out of the Award interest at the rate or rates provided herein or in the Note. If the Property or any portion thereof is taken by a condemning authority, Borrower shall, promptly commence and diligently prosecute the Restoration of the Property and otherwise comply with the provisions of Section 6.4 hereof. If the Property is sold, through foreclosure or otherwise, prior to the receipt by Lender of the Award, Lender shall have the right, whether or not a deficiency judgment on the Note shall have been sought, recovered or denied, to receive the Award, or a portion thereof sufficient to pay the Debt.

 

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6.4Restoration.

 

The following provisions shall apply in connection with the Restoration of the Property:

 

(a) If the Net Proceeds shall be less than $100,000.00 and the costs of completing the Restoration shall be less than $100,000.00, the Net Proceeds will be disbursed by Lender to Borrower upon receipt, provided that all of the conditions set forth in Section 6.4(b)(i) are met and Borrower delivers to Lender a written undertaking to expeditiously commence and to satisfactorily complete with due diligence the Restoration in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

(b) If the Net Proceeds are equal to or greater than One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) or the costs of completing the Restoration is equal to or greater than One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($100,000.00), Lender shall make the Net Proceeds available for the Restoration in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.4. The term “Net Proceeds” shall mean: (i) the net amount of all insurance proceeds received by Lender pursuant to clauses (a)(i), (iv), (vi), (vii), (viii) and (ix) of Exhibit A as a result of such damage or destruction, after deduction of its costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, counsel fees), if any, in collecting same (“Insurance Proceeds”), or (ii) the net amount of the Award, after deduction of its costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, counsel fees), if any, in collecting same (“Condemnation Proceeds”), whichever the case may be.

 

(i) The Net Proceeds shall be made available to Borrower for Restoration provided that each of the following conditions are met:

 

(A) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing;

 

(B) (1) in the event the Net Proceeds are Insurance Proceeds, less than forty percent (40%) of the total floor area of the Improvements on the Property has been damaged, destroyed or rendered unusable as a result of such Casualty or (2) in the event the Net Proceeds are Condemnation Proceeds, less than ten percent (10%) of the land constituting the Property is taken, and such land is located along the perimeter or periphery of the Property, and no portion of the Improvements is located on such land;

 

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(C) Leases demising in the aggregate a percentage amount equal to or greater than seventy-five percent (75%) of the total rentable space in the Property which has been demised under executed and delivered Leases in effect as of the date of the occurrence of such Casualty or Condemnation, whichever the case may be, shall remain in full force and effect during and after the completion of the Restoration, notwithstanding the occurrence of any such Casualty or Condemnation, whichever the case may be, and Borrower furnishes to Lender evidence satisfactory to Lender that all tenants under Leases shall continue to operate their respective space at such Property after the completion of the Restoration;

 

(D) Borrower shall commence the Restoration as soon as reasonably practicable (but in no event later than thirty (30) days after such Casualty or Condemnation, whichever the case may be, occurs) and shall diligently pursue the same to satisfactory completion in compliance with all Applicable Laws, including, without limitation, all applicable Environmental Laws;

 

(E) Lender shall be satisfied that any operating deficits, including all scheduled payments of principal and interest under the Note, which will be incurred with respect to the Property as a result of the occurrence of any such Casualty or Condemnation, whichever the case may be, will be covered out of (1) the Net Proceeds, (2) the insurance coverage referred to in clause (a)(v) of Exhibit A hereof, if applicable, or (3) by other funds of Borrower;

 

(F) Lender shall be satisfied that the Restoration will be completed on or before the earliest to occur of (1) six (6) months prior to the Maturity Date, (2) six (6) months after the occurrence of such Casualty or Condemnation, or (3) the earliest date required for such completion under the terms of any Leases which are required in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.4(b) to remain in effect subsequent to the occurrence of such Casualty or Condemnation and the completion of the Restoration, (4) such time as may be required under Applicable Law, in order to repair and restore the Property to the condition it was in immediately prior to such Casualty or Condemnation or (5) the expiration of the insurance coverage referred to in clause (a)(v) of Exhibit A hereof;

 

(G) the Property and the use thereof after the Restoration will be in compliance with and permitted under all Applicable Laws;

 

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(H) such Casualty or Condemnation, as applicable, does not result in the total loss of access to the Property or the related Improvements;

 

(I) Borrower shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Lender a signed detailed budget approved in writing by Borrower’s architect or engineer stating the entire cost of completing the Restoration, which budget shall be acceptable to Lender;

 

(J) the Net Proceeds together with any Cash or Cash equivalent deposited by Borrower with Lender are sufficient in Lender’s discretion to cover the cost of the Restoration; and

 

(K) each Management Agreement in effect as of the date of the occurrence of such Casualty or Condemnation, whichever the case may be, shall (1) remain in full force and effect during the Restoration and shall not otherwise terminate as a result of the Casualty or Condemnation or the Restoration or (2) if terminated, shall have been replaced with a Replacement Management Agreement with a Qualified Manager, prior to the opening or reopening of the Property or any portion thereof for business with the public.

 

(ii) The Net Proceeds shall be held by Lender in a non-interest-bearing account and, until disbursed in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.4(b), shall constitute additional security for the Debt and other obligations under the Loan Documents. The Net Proceeds shall be disbursed by Lender to, or as directed by, Borrower from time to time during the course of the Restoration, upon receipt of evidence satisfactory to Lender that (A) all materials installed and work and labor performed (except to the extent that they are to be paid for out of the requested disbursement) in connection with the Restoration have been paid for in full, and (B) there exist no notices of pendency, stop orders, mechanic’s or materialman’s liens or notices of intention to file same, or any other Liens or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever on the Property which have not either been fully bonded to the satisfaction of Lender and discharged of record or in the alternative fully insured to the satisfaction of Lender by the title company issuing the Title Insurance Policy.

 

(iii) All plans and specifications required in connection with the Restoration shall be subject to prior review and acceptance in all respects by Lender and by an independent consulting engineer selected by Lender (the “Casualty Consultant”). Lender shall have the use of the plans and specifications and all permits, licenses and approvals required or obtained in connection with the Restoration. The identity of the contractors, subcontractors and materialmen engaged in the Restoration as well as the contracts under which they have been engaged, shall be subject to prior review and acceptance by Lender and the Casualty Consultant. All costs and expenses incurred by Lender in connection with making the Net Proceeds available for the Restoration including, without limitation, counsel fees and disbursements and the Casualty Consultant’s fees, shall be paid by Borrower.

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(iv) In no event shall Lender be obligated to make disbursements of the Net Proceeds in excess of an amount equal to the costs actually incurred from time to time for work in place as part of the Restoration, as certified by the Casualty Consultant, minus the Casualty Retainage. The Casualty Retainage shall in no event, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth above in this Section 6.4(b), be less than the amount actually held back by Borrower from contractors, subcontractors and materialmen engaged in the Restoration. The Casualty Retainage shall not be released until the Casualty Consultant certifies to Lender that the Restoration has been completed in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.4(b) and that all approvals necessary for the re-occupancy and use of the Property have been obtained from all appropriate Governmental Authorities, and Lender receives evidence satisfactory to Lender that the costs of the Restoration have been paid in full or will be paid in full out of the Casualty Retainage; provided, however, that Lender will release the portion of the Casualty Retainage being held with respect to any contractor, subcontractor or materialman engaged in the Restoration as of the date upon which the Casualty Consultant certifies to Lender that the contractor, subcontractor or materialman has satisfactorily completed all work and has supplied all materials in accordance with the provisions of the contractor’s, subcontractor’s or materialman’s contract, the contractor, subcontractor or materialman delivers the lien waivers and evidence of payment in full of all sums due to the contractor, subcontractor or materialman as may be reasonably requested by Lender or by the title company issuing the Title Insurance Policy for the Property, and Lender receives an endorsement to such Title Insurance Policy insuring the continued priority of the Lien of the related Security Instrument and evidence of payment of any premium payable for such endorsement. If required by Lender, the release of any such portion of the Casualty Retainage shall be approved by the surety company, if any, which has issued a payment or performance bond with respect to the contractor, subcontractor or materialman.

 

(v) Lender shall not be obligated to make disbursements of the Net Proceeds more frequently than once every calendar month.

 

(vi) If at any time the Net Proceeds or the undisbursed balance thereof shall not, in the opinion of Lender in consultation with the Casualty Consultant, if any, be sufficient to pay in full the balance of the costs which are estimated by the Casualty Consultant to be incurred in connection with the completion of the Restoration, Borrower shall deposit the deficiency (the “Net Proceeds Deficiency”) with Lender before any further disbursement of the Net Proceeds shall be made. The Net Proceeds Deficiency deposited with Lender shall be held by Lender and shall be disbursed for costs actually incurred in connection with the Restoration on the same conditions applicable to the disbursement of the Net Proceeds, and until so disbursed pursuant to this Section 6.4(b) shall constitute additional security for the Debt and other obligations under the Loan Documents.

 

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(vii) The excess, if any, of the Net Proceeds and the remaining balance, if any, of the Net Proceeds Deficiency deposited with Lender after the Casualty Consultant certifies to Lender that the Restoration has been completed in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.4(b), and the receipt by Lender of evidence satisfactory to Lender that all costs incurred in connection with the Restoration have been paid in full, shall be remitted by Lender to Borrower, provided no Event of Default shall have occurred and shall be continuing under the Note, this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents.

 

(c) All Net Proceeds not required (i) to be made available for the Restoration or (ii) to be returned to Borrower as excess Net Proceeds pursuant to Section 6.4(b)(vii) may be retained and applied by Lender toward the payment of the Debt whether or not then due and payable in such order, priority and proportions as Lender in its sole discretion shall deem proper, or, at the discretion of Lender, the same may be paid, either in whole or in part, to Borrower for such purposes as Lender shall approve, in its discretion. If Lender shall receive and retain Net Proceeds, the Lien of the Security Instrument shall be reduced only by the amount thereof received and retained by Lender and actually applied by Lender in reduction of the Debt.

 

ARTICLE VII. RESERVE FUNDS

 

7.1Reserved.

 

7.2Tax[, HOA] and Insurance Escrow Funds.14

 

7.2.1Deposits.

 

(a) (i) On the Closing Date, from the Loan, the sum of $ [    ] has been advanced to the Borrower and then subsequently deposited with Lender into the Account for the purpose of the payment of Taxes and (ii) to the extent sufficient funds are available, Lender shall cause on each Payment Date $[    ] (the “Monthly Tax Deposit”) to be deposited into the Account pursuant to and in accordance with the Master Facility Agreement, which amounts in clauses (a)(i) and (a)(ii) Lender estimates will be sufficient in order to accumulate with Lender sufficient funds to pay Taxes due during the Term of the Loan at least thirty (30) days prior to their respective due dates.

 

 

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(b) (i) On the Closing Date, from the Loan, the sum of $[    ] has been advanced to Borrower and then subsequently deposited with Lender into the Account for the purpose of the payment of Insurance Premiums and (ii) to the extent sufficient funds are available, Lender shall cause on each Payment Date $[    ] (the “Monthly Insurance Premium Deposit”) to be deposited into the Account pursuant to and in accordance with the Master Facility Agreement, which amounts in clauses (b)(i) and (b)(ii) Lender estimates will be sufficient in order to accumulate with Lender sufficient funds to pay all Insurance Premiums at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Policies.

 

(c) [(i) On the Closing Date, from the Loan, the sum of $[    ] has been advanced to Borrower and then subsequently deposited with Lender into the Account for the purpose of the payment of HOA Fees and (ii) to the extent sufficient funds are available, Lender shall cause on each Payment Date $[    ] (the “Monthly HOA Deposit”) to be deposited into the Account pursuant to and in accordance with the Master Facility Agreement, which amounts in clauses (c)(i) and (c)(ii) Lender estimates will be sufficient in order to accumulate with Lender sufficient funds to pay HOA Fees due during the Term of the Loan at least thirty (30) days prior to their respective due dates.]

 

(d) The amounts deposited in accordance with Sections 7.2.1(a), [and] (b) [and (c)] above are hereinafter called the “Tax[, HOA] and Insurance Escrow Funds”. The Monthly Tax Deposit and the Monthly Insurance Premium Deposit shall be paid by Borrower to Lender on each Payment Date. Amounts so deposited with Lender pursuant to this Section 7.2.1 shall be held by Lender in accordance with Section 7.3 hereof.

 

7.2.2Release of Tax[, HOA] and Insurance Funds.

 

Lender will apply the Tax[, HOA] and Insurance Escrow Funds to payments of Taxes and Insurance Premiums required to be made by Borrower pursuant to Section 5.1.2 and Exhibit A hereof, respectively. In making any payment relating to the Tax[, HOA] and Insurance Escrow Funds, Lender may do so according to any bill, statement or estimate procured from the appropriate public office (with respect to Taxes) or insurer or agent (with respect to Insurance Premiums), without inquiry into the accuracy of such bill, statement or estimate or into the validity of any tax, assessment, sale, forfeiture, tax lien or title or claim thereof. Any amount remaining in the Tax[, HOA] and Insurance Escrow Funds after the Debt has been paid in full shall be returned to Borrower. If at any time Lender reasonably determines that the Tax[, HOA] and Insurance Escrow Funds is not or will not be sufficient to pay Taxes[, HOA Fees] and Insurance Premiums by the dates set forth in (a), [and] (b) [and (c)] of Section 7.2.1 above, Lender shall notify Borrower of such determination and Borrower shall increase its monthly payments to Lender by the amount that Lender estimates is sufficient to make up the deficiency at least thirty (30) days prior to delinquency of the Taxes and/or thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the Policies, as the case may be.

 

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7.3Reserve Funds, Generally.

 

(a) Borrower grants to Lender a first-priority perfected security interest in each of the Reserve Funds and the related Accounts and any and all monies now or hereafter deposited in each Reserve Fund and related Account as additional security for payment of the Debt. Until expended or applied in accordance herewith, the Reserve Funds and the related Accounts shall constitute additional security for the Debt.

 

(b) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies available to Lender, apply any sums then present in any or all of the Reserve Funds to the payment of the Debt in any order in its sole discretion.

 

(c) The Reserve Funds shall not constitute trust funds and may be commingled with other monies held by Lender.

 

(d) The Reserve Funds shall be held in a non-interest bearing account. In the event that any Reserve Funds remain in the Accounts after the Maturity Date, then the sums contained therein shall be applied by Lender in reduction of the Debt.

 

(e) Borrower hereby consents to Lender’s placement of the Reserve Funds into Accounts maintained and held in the name of Lender or an affiliate and/or subsidiary of Lender. Lender or a designated representative or an affiliate or subsidiary of Lender shall have the sole right to make withdrawals from the Accounts.

 

(f) The insufficiency of any balance in Reserve Funds shall not relieve Borrower from its obligation to fulfill all its covenants and obligations as set forth in the Loan Documents.

 

(g) Borrower shall not, without obtaining the prior written consent of Lender, further pledge, assign or grant any security interest in any Reserve Fund or related Account or the monies deposited therein or permit any lien or encumbrance to attach thereto, or any levy to be made thereon, or any UCC-1 Financing Statements, except those naming Lender as the secured party, to be filed with respect thereto.

 

(h) Borrower shall indemnify Lender and hold Lender harmless from and against any and all actions, suits, claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, obligations and costs and expenses (including litigation costs and attorneys fees and expenses) arising from or in any way connected with the Reserve Funds or the related Accounts or the performance of the obligations for which the Reserve Funds or the related Accounts were established, except to the extent arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lender, its agents or employees. Borrower hereby assigns to Lender all rights and claims Borrower may have against all Persons supplying labor, materials or other services which are to be paid from or secured by the Reserve Funds or the related Accounts; provided, however, that Lender may not pursue any such right or claim unless an Event of Default has occurred and remains uncured.

 

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ARTICLE VIII. DEFAULTS

 

8.1Event of Default.

 

(a) Each of the following events shall constitute an event of default hereunder (an “Event of Default”):

 

(i) if (A) the Debt is not paid in full on the Maturity Date, (B) any regularly scheduled monthly payment of interest due under the Note is not paid in full on the applicable Payment Date (including any Minimum Interest Amounts) or (C) any prepayment of principal due under this Agreement or the Note is not paid when due;

 

(ii) if Borrower shall fail to pay any other sum hereunder (not covered by this Section 8.1(a)) or under any of the other Loan Documents when and as the same shall become due and payable;

 

(iii) if any of the Taxes[, HOA Fees] or Other Charges are not paid on or before the date when the same are due and payable;

 

(iv) if (a) the Policies are not kept in full force and effect or (b) certified copies of the Policies are not delivered to Lender on request;

 

(v) if Borrower transfers or encumbers any portion of any of the Property (other than a Permitted Encumbrance) in violation of the provisions of Section 5.2.10 hereof or in violation of the Security Instrument;

 

(vi) if any representation or warranty made by Borrower or Guarantor herein or in any other Loan Document, or in any report, certificate, financial statement or other instrument, agreement or document furnished to Lender shall have been false or misleading in any material respect as of the date the representation or warranty was made;

 

(vii) if Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor under any guaranty issued in connection with the Loan shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors;

 

(viii) if a receiver, liquidator or trustee shall be appointed for Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor under any guarantee issued in connection with the Loan or if Borrower, Guarantor or such other guarantor shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or if any petition for bankruptcy, reorganization or arrangement pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code, or any similar federal or State law, shall be filed by or against, consented to, or acquiesced in by, Borrower, Guarantor or such other guarantor, or if any proceeding for the dissolution or liquidation of Borrower, Guarantor or such other guarantor shall be instituted; provided, however, if such appointment, adjudication, petition or proceeding was involuntary and not consented to by Borrower, Guarantor or such other guarantor, upon the same not being discharged, stayed or dismissed within sixty (60) days;

 

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(ix) if Borrower attempts to assign its rights under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or any interest herein or therein in contravention of the Loan Documents;

 

(x) (a) if Borrower breaches any of its covenants contained in Sections 5.1.1, 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.1.9, 5.1.11, 5.1.12, 5.1.14, 5.1.16, 5.1.17, 5.1.18, and/or 5.1.20 through 5.1.25, hereof, (b) if Borrower breaches any of its covenants contained in Sections 5.1.5, 5.1.6, 5.1.7, 5.1.8 and/or 5.1.10 hereof, and such breach is not cured within five (5) Business Days’ notice from Lender or (c) any breach of the covenants contained in Section 5.1.19 of this Agreement for fifteen (15) Business Days after notice from Lender or the applicable Governmental Authority; provided, however, that if such Default is susceptible of cure but cannot reasonably be cured within such fifteen (15) Business Day period and provided further that Borrower shall have commenced to cure such Default within such fifteen (15) Business Day period and thereafter diligently and expeditiously proceeds to cure the same, such fifteen (15) Business Day period shall be extended for the earlier of (1) such time as is reasonably necessary for Borrower in the exercise of due diligence to cure such Default, such additional period not to exceed sixty (60) days or (2) the time provided for such cure as set forth in the Applicable Laws;

 

(xi) if Borrower breaches any of its negative covenants contained in Sections 5.2.2 through 5.2.9 and/or Sections 5.2.11 through 5.2.15 hereof;

 

(xii) if a default has occurred and continues beyond any applicable cure period under either Management Agreement (or any Replacement Management Agreement) if such default permits the applicable Manager thereunder to terminate or cancel its Management Agreement (or any Replacement Management Agreement);

 

(xiii) if Borrower violates or does not comply with any of the provisions of Section 5(j) of the Master Facility Agreement;

 

(xiv) if the Property becomes subject to any perfected mechanic’s, materialman’s or other Lien other than a Lien for local real estate taxes and assessments not then due and payable and the Lien shall remain undischarged of record (by payment, bonding or otherwise) for a period of thirty (30) days;

 

(xv) if any federal tax Lien or state or local income tax Lien is filed against Borrower, Guarantor or the Property and same is not discharged of record within thirty (30) days after same is filed;

 

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(xvi) (A) Borrower fails to timely provide Lender with the written certification and evidence referred to in Section 5.2.8 hereof, (B) Borrower is a Plan or its assets constitute Plan Asset; or (C) Borrower consummates a transaction which would cause the Security Instrument or Lender’s exercise of its rights under the Security Instrument, the Note, this Agreement or the other Loan Documents to constitute a nonexempt prohibited transaction under ERISA or result in a violation of a State statute regulating governmental plans, subjecting Lender to liability for a violation of ERISA, the Code, a State statute or other similar law;

 

(xvii) if Borrower shall fail to deliver to Lender the estoppel certificates required pursuant to the terms hereof;

 

(xviii) if Borrower shall be in default beyond applicable notice and grace periods under any other mortgage, deed of trust, deed to secure debt or other security agreement covering any part of the Property whether it be superior or junior in lien to the Security Instrument;

 

(xix) with respect to any term, covenant or provision set forth herein which specifically contains a notice requirement or grace period, if Borrower shall be in default under such term, covenant or condition after the giving of such notice or the expiration of such grace period;

 

(xx) if a judgment is filed against Borrower or Guarantor which is not vacated or discharged within thirty (30) days;

 

(xxi) if any order or decree of judgment is rendered in any judicial or administrative proceeding declaring the Property (or any portion thereof) to be in violation of any Legal Requirements and the same is not cured within thirty (30) days of said order or decree or such longer period of time as provided in such order or decree;

 

(xxii) if Borrower shall permit any event within its control to occur that would cause any REA to terminate without notice or action by any party thereto or would entitle any party to terminate any REA and the term thereof by giving notice to Borrower; or any REA shall be surrendered, terminated or canceled for any reason or under any circumstance whatsoever except as provided for in such REA; or any term of any REA shall be modified or supplemented without Lender’s prior written consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; or Borrower shall fail, within ten (10) Business Days after demand by Lender, to exercise its option to renew or extend the term of any REA or shall fail or neglect to pursue diligently all actions necessary to exercise such renewal rights pursuant to such REA except as provided for in such REA;

 

(xxiii) if Borrower shall fail to comply with the terms and provisions of Article VII hereof;

 

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(xxiv) the occurrence of a Master Facility Event of Default; or

 

(xxv) if Borrower shall continue to be in Default under any of the other terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement not specified in subsections (i) to (xxiv) above, for ten (10) days after notice to Borrower from Lender, in the case of any Default which can be cured by the payment of a sum of money, or for thirty (30) days after notice from Lender in the case of any other Default; provided, however, that if such non-monetary Default is susceptible of cure but cannot reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period and provided further that Borrower shall have commenced to cure such Default within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently and expeditiously proceeds to cure the same, such thirty (30) day period shall be extended for such time as is reasonably necessary for Borrower in the exercise of due diligence to cure such Default, such additional period not to exceed sixty (60) days.

 

(b) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default described in clauses (vii) or (viii) above) and at any time thereafter, in addition to any other rights or remedies available to it pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents or at law or in equity, Lender may take such action, without notice or demand, that Lender deems advisable to protect and enforce its rights against Borrower and in and to all or the Property, including, without limitation, declaring the Debt to be immediately due and payable, and Lender may enforce or avail itself of any or all rights or remedies provided in the Loan Documents against Borrower and any or all of the Property, including, without limitation, all rights or remedies available at law or in equity; and upon any Event of Default described in clauses (vii) or (viii) above, the Debt and all other obligations of Borrower hereunder and under the other Loan Documents shall immediately and automatically become due and payable, without notice or demand, and Borrower hereby expressly waives any such notice or demand, anything contained herein or in any other Loan Document to the contrary notwithstanding.

 

8.2Remedies.

 

(a) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, all or any one or more of the rights, powers, privileges and other remedies available to Lender against Borrower under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents executed and delivered by, or applicable to, Borrower or at law or in equity may be exercised by Lender at any time and from time to time, whether or not all or any of the Debt shall be declared due and payable, and whether or not Lender shall have commenced any foreclosure proceeding or other action for the enforcement of its rights and remedies under any of the Loan Documents with respect to all or any part of the Property or any other Collateral. Any such actions taken by Lender shall be cumulative and concurrent and may be pursued independently, singly, successively, together or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, without impairing or otherwise affecting the other rights and remedies of Lender permitted by Applicable Law, equity or contract or as set forth herein or in the other Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Borrower agrees that if an Event of Default is continuing (i) Lender is not subject to any “one action” or “election of remedies” law or rule, and (ii) all Liens and other rights, remedies or privileges provided to Lender shall remain in full force and effect until Lender has exhausted all of its remedies against the Property and the other Collateral and the Security Instrument has been foreclosed, sold and/or otherwise realized upon in satisfaction of the Debt or the Debt has been paid in full.

 

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(b) With respect to Borrower and the Property, nothing contained herein or in any other Loan Document shall be construed as requiring Lender to resort to the Property or Collateral for the satisfaction of any of the Debt in preference or priority to any other Collateral, and Lender may seek satisfaction out of the Property or any other Collateral or any part thereof, in its absolute discretion in respect of the Debt. In addition, Lender shall have the right from time to time to partially foreclose the Security Instrument in any manner and for any amounts secured by the Security Instrument then due and payable as determined by Lender in its sole discretion including, without limitation, the following circumstances: (i) in the event Borrower defaults beyond any applicable grace period in the payment of one or more scheduled payments of principal and interest, Lender may foreclose the Security Instrument to recover such delinquent payments, or (ii) in the event Lender elects to accelerate less than the entire outstanding principal balance of the Loan, Lender may foreclose the Security Instrument to recover so much of the principal balance of the Loan as Lender may accelerate and such other sums secured by the Security Instrument as Lender may elect. Notwithstanding one or more partial foreclosures, the Property shall remain subject to the Security Instrument to secure payment of sums secured by the Security Instrument and not previously recovered.

 

(c) Lender shall have the right, from time to time, to sever the Note and the other Loan Documents into one or more separate notes, mortgages and other security documents (the “Severed Loan Documents”) in such denominations as Lender shall determine in its sole discretion for purposes of evidencing and enforcing its rights and remedies provided hereunder. Borrower shall execute and deliver to Lender from time to time, promptly after the request of Lender, a severance agreement and such other documents as Lender shall request in order to effect the severance described in the preceding sentence, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender. Borrower hereby absolutely and irrevocably appoints Lender as its true and lawful attorney, coupled with an interest, in its name and stead to make and execute all documents necessary or desirable to effect the aforesaid severance, Borrower ratifying all that its said attorney shall do by virtue thereof; provided, however, Lender shall not make or execute any such documents under such power until three (3) days after notice has been given to Borrower by Lender of Lender’s intent to exercise its rights under such power. The Severed Loan Documents shall not contain any representations, warranties or covenants not contained in the Loan Documents and any such representations and warranties contained in the Severed Loan Documents will be given by Borrower only as of the Closing Date.

 

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8.3Remedies Cumulative; Waivers.

 

The rights, powers and remedies of Lender under this Agreement shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other right, power or remedy which Lender may have against Borrower pursuant to this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, or existing at law or in equity or otherwise. Lender’s rights, powers and remedies may be pursued singularly, concurrently or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine in Lender’s sole discretion. No delay or omission to exercise any remedy, right or power accruing upon an Event of Default shall impair any such remedy, right or power or shall be construed as a waiver thereof, but any such remedy, right or power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. A waiver of one or more Defaults or Events of Default with respect to Borrower shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent Default or Event of Default by Borrower or to impair any remedy, right or power consequent thereon.

 

8.4Waiver of Stay.

 

As an additional inducement to and material consideration for Lender making the Loan to Borrower, Borrower agrees that in the event a Bankruptcy or Judicial Action is commenced which subjects Lender to any stay in the exercise of Lender’s rights and remedies under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, including the automatic stay imposed by section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code (individually and collectively, “Stay”), then Borrower irrevocably consents and agrees to the Stay being lifted and released against Lender, and Lender shall thereafter be entitled to exercise all of its rights and remedies against the Borrower under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Borrower acknowledges that it is knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally waiving its rights to any Stay and agrees that the benefits provided to Borrower under the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents are valuable consideration for such waiver.

 

ARTICLE IX. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

 

9.1Sale of Notes.

 

Lender may, at any time, sell, transfer, pledge or assign the Note, this Agreement, the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents or participation interests in the Loan, and any or all servicing rights with respect thereto. At the request of the holder of the Note and, to the extent not already required to be provided by Borrower under this Agreement, Borrower, at Borrower’s expense, shall satisfy the market standards to which the holder of the Note customarily adheres or which may be reasonably required in the marketplace in connection with the sale or pledge of the Note and the other Loan Documents or participation interests in the Loan. If Lender elects, in its sole discretion, to split the loan into two or more parts, or the Note into multiple component notes or tranches which may have different interest rates, amortization payments, principal amounts, payment priorities and maturities, Borrower agrees to cooperate, at Borrower’s cost and expense, with Lender in connection with the foregoing and to execute the required modifications and amendments to the Note, this Agreement and the Loan Documents and to provide opinions necessary to effectuate the same. Such Notes or components may be assigned different interest rates, so long as the initial weighted average of such interest rates does not exceed the Interest Rate.

 

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All reasonable third party costs and expenses incurred by Lender or Borrower in connection with Borrower’s complying with requests made under this Section 9.1 shall be paid by Borrower.

 

9.2Reserved.

 

9.3Servicer.

 

9.3.1 At the option of Lender, the Loan may be serviced by a servicer/trustee (the “Servicer”) selected by Lender and Lender may delegate all or any portion of its responsibilities under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to the Servicer pursuant to a servicing agreement (the “Servicing Agreement”) between Lender and Servicer. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower shall be responsible for a monthly fee in connection with the Servicing Agreement in the amount of $50.00. Borrower shall not be responsible for any other costs or fees relating to or arising under the Servicing Agreement. Servicer shall, however, be entitled to reimbursement of costs and expenses as and to the same extent (but without duplication) that the Servicer is incurring same as an agent of Lender and Lender is entitled to be reimbursed for such expenses under the applicable provisions of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

 

9.4Exculpation.

 

(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, in the Security Instrument or in the other Loan Documents, Lender shall not enforce the liability and obligation of Borrower to perform and observe the obligations contained in this Agreement, the Note or the Security Instrument by any action or proceeding wherein a money judgment shall be sought against Borrower, except that Lender may bring a foreclosure action, action for specific performance or other appropriate action or proceeding to enable Lender to enforce and realize upon this Agreement, the Note, the Security Instrument, the other Loan Documents, and the interest in the Property, the Rents and any other Collateral given to Lender created by this Agreement, the Note, the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents; provided, however, that any judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be enforceable against Borrower only to the extent of Borrower’s interest in the Property, in the Rents and in any other collateral given to Lender. Lender, by accepting this Agreement, the Note and the Security Instrument, agrees that it shall not, except as otherwise provided herein or in the Security Instrument, sue for, seek or demand any deficiency judgment against Borrower in any such action or proceeding, under or by reason of or under or in connection with this Agreement, the Note, the Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents. The provisions of this Section shall not, however, (i) constitute a waiver, release or impairment of any obligation evidenced or secured by this Agreement, the Note, the Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents; (ii) impair the right of Lender to name Borrower as a party defendant in any action or suit for judicial foreclosure and sale under the Security Instrument; (iii) affect the validity or enforceability of any indemnity, guaranty (including, without limitation, the Guaranty), master lease or similar instrument made in connection with this Agreement, the Note, the Security Instrument, or the other Loan Documents; (iv) impair the right of Lender to obtain the appointment of a receiver; (v) impair the enforcement of the Assignment of Leases; (vi) impair the right of Lender to enforce the provisions of the Security Instrument or Sections 4.1.8, 4.1.28, 5.1.9 and 5.2.8 hereof; or (vii) impair the right of Lender to obtain a deficiency judgment or other judgment on the Note against Borrower if necessary to (A) preserve or enforce its rights and remedies against the Property or (B) obtain any Insurance Proceeds or Awards to which Lender would otherwise be entitled under the terms of this Agreement or the Security Instrument; provided however, Lender shall only enforce such judgment to the extent of the Insurance Proceeds and/or Awards.

 

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(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 9.4 to the contrary, Borrower shall be personally liable to Lender for the Losses it incurs due to: (i) fraud, intentional or willful misrepresentation, gross negligence or willful misconduct by Borrower or any Guarantor or any of their Affiliates, agents or representatives in connection with the Loan; (ii) Borrower’s misapplication or misappropriation of Rents received by Borrower after the occurrence and during the continuance of a Default or Event of Default; (iii) Borrower’s misapplication or misappropriation of security deposits or Rents collected more than thirty (30) days in advance; (iv) Borrower’s misapplication or the misappropriation of Insurance Proceeds or Awards; (v) Borrower’s failure to pay Taxes[, HOA Fees] or Other Charges (except to the extent that sums sufficient to pay such amounts have been deposited in escrow with Lender pursuant to the terms of Section 7.2 hereof), charges for labor or materials or other charges that can create Liens on the Property; (vi) Borrower’s failure to return or to reimburse Lender for all Equipment taken from the Property by or on behalf of Borrower and not replaced with Equipment of the same utility and of the same or greater value; (vii) any act of intentional waste or arson by Borrower or any Affiliate or thereof or by any Guarantor; (viii) any fees or commissions paid by Borrower to any Affiliate of Borrower, or Guarantor in violation of the terms of this Agreement, the Note, the Security Instrument or the other Loan Documents; (ix) failure to maintain the Policies required pursuant to Article VI of this Agreement; (x) Borrower’s making a distribution to its equity owners after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default; or (xi) Borrower’s failure to comply with the provisions of Sections 4.1.39 and 5.1.19 of this Agreement.

 

(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the agreement of Lender not to pursue recourse liability as set forth in subsection (a) above SHALL BECOME NULL AND VOID and shall be of no further force and effect and the Loan shall become fully recourse to Borrower and Guarantor, jointly and severally (i) in the event of Borrower’s default under Sections 5.1.10, or 5.2.10 hereof, [Section ]15 of the Security Instrument or Section 5(j) of the Master Facility Agreement, (ii) if any Restricted Party, the Property or any part thereof shall become an asset in a voluntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, (iii) any Restricted Party files, or joins in the filing of, an involuntary petition against any other Restricted Party under any Creditors Rights Laws, or solicits or causes to be solicited petitioning creditors for any involuntary petition against any Restricted Party from any Person, (iv) any Restricted Party files an answer consenting to or otherwise acquiescing in or joining in any involuntary petition filed against it, by any other Person under any Creditors Rights Laws, or solicits or causes to be solicited petitioning creditors for any involuntary petition from any Person, (v) any Restricted Party consents to or acquiesces in or joins in an application for the appointment of a custodian, receiver, trustee, or examiner for any Restricted Party or any portion of the Property or (vi) any Restricted Party shall, in connection with any enforcement action or exercise or assertion of any right or remedy by or on behalf of Lender under or in connection with this Agreement, the Note, the Security Instrument or any of the other Loan Documents, assert a defense, seek judicial intervention or injunctive or other equitable relief of any kind or assert in a pleading filed in connection with a judicial proceeding any defense against Lender or any right in connection with any security for the Loan which the court in such action or proceeding determines is without merit (in respect of a defense) or unwarranted (in respect of a request for judicial intervention or injunctive or other equitable relief).

 

 

15NTD: Due on Sale or equivalent provision.

 

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(d) Nothing herein shall be deemed to be a waiver of any right which Lender may have under Section 506(a), 506(b), 1111(b) or any other provision of the Bankruptcy Code to file a claim for the full amount of the indebtedness secured by the Security Instrument or to require that all collateral shall continue to secure all of the indebtedness owing to Lender in accordance with this Agreement, the Note, the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents.

 

ARTICLE X. MISCELLANEOUS

 

10.1Survival.

 

This Agreement and all covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made herein and in the certificates delivered pursuant hereto shall survive the making by Lender of the Loan and the execution and delivery to Lender of the Note, and shall continue in full force and effect so long as all or any of the Debt is outstanding and unpaid unless a longer period is expressly set forth herein or in the other Loan Documents. Whenever in this Agreement any of the parties hereto is referred to, such reference shall be deemed to include the legal representatives, successors and assigns of such party. All covenants, promises and agreements in this Agreement, by or on behalf of Borrower, shall inure to the benefit of the legal representatives, successors and assigns of Lender.

 

10.2Lender’s Discretion.

 

Whenever pursuant to this Agreement, Lender exercises any right given to it to approve or disapprove, or any arrangement or term is to be satisfactory to Lender, the decision of Lender to approve or disapprove or to decide whether arrangements or terms are satisfactory or not satisfactory shall (except as is otherwise specifically herein provided) be in the sole discretion of Lender and shall be final and conclusive.

 

10.3Governing Law.

 

(a) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND EACH OF THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED, CONSTRUED, APPLIED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW.

 

NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING CHOICE OF LAW:

 

(i) THE PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ENFORCEMENT BY LENDER OF THE FORECLOSURE AND OTHER REMEDIES AGAINST BORROWER UNDER THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND UNDER THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY OR OTHER ASSETS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF [    ], INCLUDING BY WAY OF ILLUSTRATION, BUT NOT IN LIMITATION, ACTIONS FOR FORECLOSURE, FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF OR FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF [    ];

 

(ii) LENDER SHALL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE LAW IN THE STATE OF [      ] TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE LAW OF SUCH JURISDICTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE FORECLOSURE OF THE SECURITY INTERESTS AND LIENS CREATED UNDER THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY OR OTHER ASSETS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF [       ]; AND

 

(iii) PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL LAW AND THE LAW OF THE STATE OF [       ] SHALL APPLY IN DEFINING THE TERMS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE PROPERTY.

 

NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN OR ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT OR OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE STATE OF [    ] SHALL APPLY TO ANY PARTIES, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, WHICH, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN CLAUSES (i), (ii) AND (iii) ABOVE, ARE AND SHALL CONTINUE TO BE GOVERNED BY THE SUBSTANTIVE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. IN ADDITION, THE FACT THAT PORTIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS MAY INCLUDE PROVISIONS DRAFTED TO CONFORM TO THE LAW OF THE STATE OF [    ] IT IS NOT INTENDED, NOR SHALL IT BE DEEMED, IN ANY WAY, TO DEROGATE THE PARTIES, CHOICE OF LAW AS SET FORTH OR REFERRED TO IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS. THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT THE LENDER MAY ENFORCE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ITS RIGHTS TO SUE BORROWER OR TO COLLECT ANY OUTSTANDING DEBT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.

 

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(b) WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM OR ACTION ARISING HEREUNDER OR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE, OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, BORROWER (A) IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE NONEXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK, AND APPELLATE COURTS FROM ANY THEREOF, AND (B) IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION WHICH IT MAY HAVE AT ANY TIME TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT, AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS WILL BE DEEMED TO PRECLUDE LENDER FROM BRINGING AN ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT HERETO IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION. BORROWER FURTHER CONSENTS AND AGREES TO SERVICE OF ANY SUMMONS, COMPLAINT OR OTHER LEGAL PROCESS IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED U.S. MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO BORROWER AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ON PAGE 1 HEREOF, AND CONSENTS AND AGREES THAT SUCH SERVICE SHALL CONSTITUTE IN EVERY RESPECT VALID AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE (BUT NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE VALIDITY OR EFFECTIVENESS OF PROCESS SERVICE IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW).

 

10.4Modification, Waiver in Writing.

 

No modification, amendment, extension, discharge, termination or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, the Note, or of any other Loan Document, nor consent to any departure by Borrower therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance, and for the purpose, for which given. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no notice to, or demand on Borrower, shall entitle Borrower to any other or future notice or demand in the same, similar or other circumstances.

 

10.5Delay Not a Waiver.

 

Neither any failure nor any delay on the part of Lender in insisting upon strict performance of any term, condition, covenant or agreement, or exercising any right, power, remedy or privilege hereunder, or under the Note or under any other Loan Document, or any other instrument given as security therefor, shall operate as or constitute a waiver thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other future exercise, or the exercise of any other right, power, remedy or privilege. In particular, and not by way of limitation, by accepting payment after the due date of any amount payable under this Agreement, the Note or any other Loan Document, Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any right either to require prompt payment when due of all other amounts due under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents, or to declare a default for failure to effect prompt payment of any such other amount.

 

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10.6Notices.

 

All notices or other written communications hereunder shall be deemed to have been properly given (i) upon delivery, if delivered in person with receipt acknowledged by the recipient thereof, (ii) one (1) Business Day after having been deposited for overnight delivery with any reputable overnight courier service, or (iii) three (3) Business Days after having been deposited in any post office or mail depository regularly maintained by the U.S. Postal Service and sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

 

  If to Borrower:   reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC
      c/o Manager, ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc. 6615 Longshore Loop, Suite 100
      Dublin, Ohio 43017
      Attention: c/o Mike Logozzo, CFO ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.
       
  With a copy to:   Brouse McDowell
      600 Superior Avenue East Suite 1600
      Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Attention: Molly Z. Brown, Esq.
       
  If to Lender:    Churchill Funding I LLC
      450 West 14th Street
      New York, New York 10014 Attention: Robert Dakis, Esq.
       
  With a copy to:   King & Spalding LLP
      1185 Avenue of the Americas 34th Floor
      New York, New York 10036 Attention: Jared S. Zaben, Esq.
     

or addressed as such party may from time to time designate by written notice to the other parties.

 

Either party by notice to the other may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.

 

10.7Trial by Jury.

 

BORROWER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. LENDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY BORROWER.

 

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10.8Headings.

 

The Article and/or Section headings and the Table of Contents in this Agreement are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement for any other purpose.

 

10.9Severability.

 

Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under Applicable Law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or invalid under Applicable Law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

 

10.10Preferences.

 

Lender shall have the continuing and exclusive right to apply or reverse and reapply any and all payments by Borrower to any portion of the obligations of Borrower hereunder. To the extent Borrower makes a payment or payments to Lender, which payment or proceeds or any part thereof are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other party under any bankruptcy law, State or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then, to the extent of such payment or proceeds received, the obligations hereunder or part thereof intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continue in full force and effect, as if such payment or proceeds had not been received by Lender.

 

10.11Waiver of Notice.

 

Borrower shall not be entitled to any notices of any nature whatsoever from Lender except with respect to matters for which this Agreement or the other Loan Documents specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower and except with respect to matters for which Borrower is not, pursuant to applicable Legal Requirements, permitted to waive the giving of notice. Borrower hereby expressly waives the right to receive any notice from Lender with respect to any matter for which this Agreement or the other Loan Documents do not specifically and expressly provide for the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower.

 

10.12Remedies of Borrower.

 

In the event that a claim or adjudication is made that Lender or its agents have acted unreasonably or unreasonably delayed acting in any case where by law or under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Lender or such agent, as the case may be, has an obligation to act reasonably or promptly, Borrower agrees that neither Lender nor its agents shall be liable for any monetary damages, and Borrower’s sole remedies shall be limited to commencing an action seeking injunctive relief or declaratory judgment. The parties hereto agree that any action or proceeding to determine whether Lender has acted reasonably shall be determined by an action seeking declaratory judgment.

 

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10.13Expenses; Indemnity.

 

(a) Borrower covenants and agrees to pay or, if Borrower fails to pay, to reimburse, Lender within five (5) days of receipt of written notice from Lender for all reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by Lender in connection with (i) the preparation, negotiation, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and all the costs of furnishing all opinions by counsel for Borrower (including without limitation any opinions requested by Lender as to any legal matters arising under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents with respect to the Property); (ii) Borrower’s ongoing performance of and compliance with Borrower’s respective agreements and covenants contained in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents on its part to be performed or complied with after the Closing Date, including, without limitation, confirming compliance with environmental and insurance requirements; (iii) Lender’s ongoing performance and compliance with all agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents on its part to be performed or complied with after the Closing Date; (iv) the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and administration of any consents, amendments, waivers or other modifications to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and any other documents or matters requested by Lender; (v) securing Borrower’s compliance with any requests made pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement; (vi) the filing and recording fees and expenses, title insurance and fees and expenses of counsel for providing to Lender all required legal opinions, and other similar expenses incurred in creating and perfecting the Liens in favor of Lender pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; (vii) enforcing or preserving any rights, in response to third party claims or the prosecuting or defending of any action or proceeding or other litigation, in each case against, under or affecting Borrower, this Agreement, the other Loan Documents, the Property, or any other security given for the Loan; (viii) enforcing any obligations of or collecting any payments due from Borrower under this Agreement, the other Loan Documents or with respect to the Property or in connection with any refinancing or restructuring of the credit arrangements provided under this Agreement in the nature of a “work-out” or of any insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings and (ix) the preparation and delivery of an Appraisal, which Lender may, in its sole discretion, procure once per calendar year; provided, however, that Borrower shall not be liable for the payment of any such costs and expenses to the extent the same arise by reason of the gross negligence, illegal acts, fraud or willful misconduct of Lender. Any cost or expense due and payable to Lender shall be payable to Lender’s designee.

 

(b) Borrower shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lender and Indemnified Parties from and against any and all other liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, claims, costs, expenses and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, the fees and disbursements of counsel for Lender in connection with any investigative, administrative or judicial proceeding commenced or threatened, whether or not Lender shall be designated a party thereto), that may be imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against Lender or the Indemnified Parties in any manner relating to or arising out of (i) any breach by Borrower of its obligations under, or any material misrepresentation by Borrower contained in, this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, or in connection with a sale of the Note or participation of the Loan, or (ii) the use or intended use of the proceeds of the Loan (collectively, the “Additional Indemnified Liabilities”); provided, however, that Borrower shall not have any obligation to Lender hereunder to the extent that such Additional Indemnified Liabilities arise from the gross negligence, illegal acts, fraud or willful misconduct of Lender. To the extent that the undertaking to indemnify, defend and hold harmless set forth in the preceding sentence may be unenforceable because it violates any law or public policy, Borrower shall pay the maximum portion that it is permitted to pay and satisfy under Applicable Law to the payment and satisfaction of all Additional Indemnified Liabilities incurred by Lender.

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(c) Borrower shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless Lender and the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all losses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in the investigation, defense, and settlement of losses incurred in correcting any prohibited transaction or in the sale of a prohibited loan, and in obtaining any individual prohibited transaction exemption under ERISA, the Code, any State statute or other similar law that may be required, in Lender’s sole discretion) that Lender may incur, directly or indirectly, as a result of a default under Sections 4.1.8 or 5.2.8 hereof.

 

10.14Schedules, Exhibits and Cover Page Incorporated.

 

The Schedules, Exhibits and Cover Page annexed hereto are hereby incorporated herein as a part of this Agreement with the same effect as if set forth in the body hereof.

 

10.15Offsets, Counterclaims and Defenses.

 

Any assignee of Lender’s interest in and to this Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents shall take the same free and clear of all offsets, counterclaims or defenses which are unrelated to such documents which Borrower may otherwise have against any assignor of such documents, and no such unrelated counterclaim or defense shall be interposed or asserted by Borrower in any action or proceeding brought by any such assignee upon such documents and any such right to interpose or assert any such unrelated offset, counterclaim or defense in any such action or proceeding is hereby expressly waived by Borrower.

 

10.16No Joint Venture or Partnership; No Third Party Beneficiaries.

 

(a) Borrower and Lender intend that the relationships created hereunder and under the other Loan Documents be solely that of borrower and lender. Nothing herein or therein is intended to create a joint venture, partnership, tenancy-in- common, or joint tenancy relationship between Borrower and Lender nor to grant Lender any interest in the Property other than that of mortgagee, beneficiary or lender.

 

(b) This Agreement and the other Loan Documents are solely for the benefit of Lender and Borrower and nothing contained in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents shall be deemed to confer upon anyone other than Lender and Borrower any right to insist upon or to enforce the performance or observance of any of the obligations contained herein or therein. All conditions to the obligations of Lender to make the Loan hereunder are imposed solely and exclusively for the benefit of Lender and no other Person shall have standing to require satisfaction of such conditions in accordance with their terms or be entitled to assume that Lender will refuse to make the Loan in the absence of strict compliance with any or all thereof and no other Person shall under any circumstances be deemed to be a beneficiary of such conditions, any or all of which may be freely waived in whole or in part by Lender if, in Lender’s sole discretion, Lender deems it advisable or desirable to do so.

 

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10.17Publicity.

 

All news releases, publicity or advertising by Borrower or their Affiliates through any media intended to reach the general public which refers to the Loan Documents or the financing evidenced by the Loan Documents, to Lender or any of its Affiliates shall be subject to the prior written approval of Lender. Notwithstanding the foregoing, disclosure required by any federal or State securities laws, rules or regulations, as determined by Borrower’s counsel, shall not be subject to the prior written approval of Lender.

 

10.18Waiver of Marshalling of Assets.

 

To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, Borrower, for itself and its successors and assigns, waives all rights to a marshalling of the assets of Borrower, Borrower’s partners and others with interests in Borrower, and of the Property, or to a sale in inverse order of alienation in the event of foreclosure of the Security Instrument, and agrees not to assert any right under any laws pertaining to the marshalling of assets, the sale in inverse order of alienation, homestead exemption, the administration of estates of decedents, or any other matters whatsoever to defeat, reduce or affect the right of Lender under the Loan Documents to a sale of the Property for the collection of the Debt without any prior or different resort for collection or of the right of Lender to the payment of the Debt out of the net proceeds of the Property in preference to every other claimant whatsoever.

 

10.19Waiver of Counterclaim.

 

Borrower hereby waives the right to assert a counterclaim, other than a compulsory counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought against it by Lender or its agents.

 

10.20Conflict; Construction of Documents; Reliance.

 

In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any of the other Loan Documents, the provisions of this Agreement shall control. The parties hereto acknowledge that they were represented by competent counsel in connection with the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Loan Documents and that such Loan Documents shall not be subject to the principle of construing their meaning against the party which drafted same. Borrower acknowledges that, with respect to the Loan, Borrower shall rely solely on its own judgment and advisors in entering into the Loan without relying in any manner on any statements, representations or recommendations of Lender or any parent, subsidiary or Affiliate of Lender. Lender shall not be subject to any limitation whatsoever in the exercise of any rights or remedies available to it under any of the Loan Documents or any other agreements or instruments which govern the Loan by virtue of the ownership by it or any parent, subsidiary or Affiliate of Lender of any equity interest any of them may acquire in Borrower, and Borrower hereby irrevocably waives the right to raise any defense or take any action on the basis of the foregoing with respect to Lender’s exercise of any such rights or remedies. Borrower acknowledges that Lender engages in the business of real estate financings and other real estate transactions and investments which may be viewed as adverse to or competitive with the business of Borrower or its Affiliates.

 

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10.21Brokers and Financial Advisors.

 

Borrower hereby represents that it has dealt with no financial advisors, brokers, underwriters, placement agents, agents or finders in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement other than [Ackman Ziff]. Borrower hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Lender harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs and expenses of any kind (including Lender’s attorneys’ fees and expenses) in any way relating to or arising from a claim by any Person that such Person acted on behalf of Borrower or Lender in connection with the transactions contemplated herein. The provisions of this Section 10.21 shall survive the expiration and termination of this Agreement and the payment of the Debt.

 

10.22Prior Agreements.

 

This Agreement and the other Loan Documents contain the entire agreement of the parties hereto and thereto in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and all prior agreements among or between such parties, whether oral or written, between Borrower and/or its Affiliates and Lender are superseded by the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

 

10.23Waiver of Statute of Limitations.

 

Borrower and Guarantor hereby expressly waive and release, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the pleading of any statute of limitations as a defense to payment of the Debt or performance of its other Obligations set forth in the Loan Documents.

 

10.24Counterparts.

 

This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and each such counterpart shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts together constitute but one and the same agreement. In addition, the parties may execute separate signature pages, and such signature pages (and/or signature pages which have been detached from one or more duplicate original copies of this Agreement) may be combined and attached to one or more copies of this Agreement so that such copies shall contain the signatures of all of the parties hereto.

 

10.25Joint and Several.

 

If more than one Person has executed this Agreement as “Borrower”, the representations, covenants, warranties and obligations of all such Persons hereunder shall be joint and several.

 

10.26Negation of Implied Right to Cure Defaults.

 

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents providing that certain rights, remedies or privileges are only available to Lender during the “continuance” of an Event of Default (or words of similar import), Borrower expressly acknowledges and agrees that it does not have the right to cure an Event of Default once the same has occurred under this Agreement or any other Loan Document without the consent of Lender, which consent may be withheld, delayed or denied by Lender in its sole and absolute discretion.

 

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized representatives, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

  BORROWER:
   
  REALPHA ACQUISITIONS CHURCHILL, LLC
                    
  By:    
    Name:  
    Title:  
       
  LENDER:  
       
  CHURCHILL FUNDING I LLC
         
  By:  
    Name:      
    Title:  

 

 

Signature Page to Loan Agreement

 

 

Exhibit 10.21

 

PROMISSORY NOTE

 

$[                ] New York, New York
  [               ], 20[   ]

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, REALPHA ACQUISITIONS CHURCHILL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at c/o Manager of ReAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC, ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc., 6615 Longshore Loop, Suite 100, Dublin, Ohio 43017 (“Borrower”), hereby unconditionally promises to pay to the order of CHURCHILL FUNDING I LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having an address at 450 West 14th Street, New York, New York 10014 (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”), or at such other place as the holder hereof may from time to time designate in writing, the principal sum of $[      ] or so much thereof as is advanced, in lawful money of the United States of America, with interest thereon to be computed from the date of this Promissory Note (as the same may be further amended, supplemented, restated, replaced or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Note”) at the Note Rate, and to be paid in accordance with the terms of this Note and that certain Loan Agreement dated the date hereof between Borrower and Lender (as the same may be amended, modified, restated, supplemented, replaced or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement.

 

I.ARTICLE 1: PAYMENT TERMS

 

Borrower agrees to pay the principal sum of this Note and interest on the unpaid principal sum of this Note from time to time outstanding at the rates and at the times specified in Article II of the Loan Agreement and the outstanding balance of the principal sum of this Note and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date.

 

II.ARTICLE 2: DEFAULT AND ACCELERATION

 

The Debt shall without notice become immediately due and payable at the option of Lender if any payment required in this Note is not paid on or prior to the date when due (subject to any grace period provided in the Loan Agreement or herein) or if not paid on the Maturity Date or on the happening of any other Event of Default.

 

III.ARTICLE 3: LOAN DOCUMENTS

 

This Note is secured by the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents. All of the terms, covenants and conditions contained in the Loan Agreement, the Security Instrument and the other Loan Documents are hereby made part of this Note to the same extent and with the same force as if they were fully set forth herein. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Note, the Security Instrument and the Loan Agreement, the terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement shall govern.

 

 

 

 

IV.ARTICLE 4: SAVINGS CLAUSE

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, (a) all agreements and communications between Borrower and Lender are hereby and shall automatically be limited so that, after taking into account all amounts deemed interest, the interest contracted for, charged or received by Lender shall never exceed the maximum lawful rate or amount, (b) in calculating whether any interest exceeds the lawful maximum, all such interest shall be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread over the full amount and term of all principal indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, and (c) if through any contingency or event, Lender receives or is deemed to receive interest in excess of the lawful maximum, any such excess shall be deemed to have been applied toward payment of the principal of any and all then outstanding indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, or if there is no such indebtedness, shall immediately be returned to Borrower.

 

V.ARTICLE 5: NO ORAL CHANGE

 

This Note may not be modified, amended, waived, extended, changed, discharged or terminated orally or by any act or failure to act on the part of Borrower or Lender, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought.

 

VI.ARTICLE 6: WAIVERS

 

Borrower and all others who may become liable for the payment of all or any part of the Debt do hereby severally waive valuation, appraisement, presentment and demand for payment, notice of dishonor, notice of intention to accelerate, notice of acceleration, protest and notice of protest and nonpayment and all other notices of any kind, except for notices expressly required by the Loan Agreement, delays in collection or enforcement of this Note and the benefit of all applicable law affording any right or redemption or cure. No release of any security for the Debt or extension of time for payment of this Note or any installment hereof, and no alteration, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Note, the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents made by agreement between Lender or any other Person shall release, modify, amend, waive, extend, change, discharge, terminate or affect the liability of Borrower or any other Person who may become liable for the payment of all or any part of the Debt under this Note, the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents. No notice to or demand on Borrower shall be deemed to be a waiver of the obligation of Borrower or of the right of Lender to take further action without further notice or demand as provided for in this Note, the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents. Borrower acknowledges that this Note and Borrower’s obligations under this Note are and shall at all times continue to be personal, absolute and unconditional in all respects. If Borrower is a partnership or limited liability company, the agreements herein contained shall remain in force and be applicable, notwithstanding any changes in the individuals comprising the partnership or limited liability company, and the term “Borrower,” as used herein, shall include any alternate or successor partnership or limited liability company, but any predecessor partnership or limited liability company and their partners or members shall not thereby be released from any liability. If Borrower is a corporation, the agreements contained herein shall remain in full force and be applicable notwithstanding any changes in the shareholders comprising, or the officers and directors relating to, the corporation, and the term “Borrower,” as used herein, shall include any alternative or successor corporation, but any predecessor corporation shall not be relieved of liability hereunder. Nothing in the foregoing sentence shall be construed as a consent to, or a waiver of, any prohibition or restriction on transfers of interests in such partnership, limited liability company or corporation, which may be set forth in the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document.

 

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VII.ARTICLE 7: TRANSFER

 

Upon the transfer of this Note, Borrower hereby waiving notice of any such transfer, Lender may deliver all the collateral granted, pledged or assigned pursuant to the Loan Documents, or any part thereof, to the transferee who shall thereupon become vested with all the rights herein or under applicable law given to Lender with respect thereto, and Lender shall thereafter forever be relieved and fully discharged from any liability or responsibility in the matter; but Lender shall retain all rights hereby given to it with respect to any liabilities and the collateral not so transferred.

 

ARTICLE 8: GOVERNING LAW

 

(A) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THIS NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND EACH OF THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED, CONSTRUED, APPLIED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW.

 

NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING CHOICE OF LAW:

 

(i) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS NOTE REGARDING THE CREATION, PERFECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIENS AND SECURITY INTERESTS GRANTED HEREIN (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ENFORCEMENT BY LENDER OF THE FORECLOSURE AND OTHER REMEDIES AGAINST BORROWER UNDER THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND UNDER THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY OR OTHER ASSETS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF [      ], INCLUDING BY WAY OF ILLUSTRATION, BUT NOT IN LIMITATION, ACTIONS FOR FORECLOSURE, FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF OR FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER) SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF [      ];

 

(ii) LENDER SHALL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE LAW IN THE STATE OF [      ] TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE LAW OF SUCH JURISDICTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE FORECLOSURE OF THE SECURITY INTERESTS AND LIENS CREATED UNDER THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY OR OTHER ASSETS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF [      ]; AND

 

(iii) PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL LAW AND THE LAW OF THE STATE OF [      ] SHALL APPLY IN DEFINING THE TERMS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE PROPERTY.

 

NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN OR ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT OR OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE STATE OF [ ] SHALL APPLY TO ANY PARTIES, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THIS NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, WHICH, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN CLAUSES (i), (ii) AND (iii) ABOVE, ARE AND SHALL CONTINUE TO BE GOVERNED BY THE SUBSTANTIVE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. IN ADDITION, THE FACT THAT PORTIONS OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THIS NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS MAY INCLUDE PROVISIONS DRAFTED TO CONFORM TO THE LAW OF THE STATE OF [      ] IT IS NOT INTENDED, NOR SHALL IT BE DEEMED, IN ANY WAY, TO DEROGATE THE PARTIES CHOICE OF LAW AS SET FORTH OR REFERRED TO IN THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THIS NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS. THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT LENDER MAY ENFORCE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THIS NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ITS RIGHTS TO SUE BORROWER OR TO COLLECT ANY OUTSTANDING DEBT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.

 

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(B) ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST LENDER OR BORROWER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE MAY AT LENDER’S OPTION BE INSTITUTED IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN THE CITY, COUNTY AND STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND BORROWER WAIVES ANY OBJECTIONS WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE BASED ON VENUE AND/OR FORUM NON CONVENIENS OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING, AND BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH COURT IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING.

 

ARTICLE 9: LIABILITY

 

Except as otherwise provided in the Loan Agreement or any Guaranty, this Note shall be the joint and several obligation of all makers, sureties, guarantors and endorsers, and shall be binding upon them and their successors and assigns. If any payment under this Note is not made when due, Borrower agrees to pay all costs of collection when incurred, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, which costs shall be added to the amount due under this Note and shall be receivable therewith.

 

VIII.ARTICLE 10: TIME OF THE ESSENCE

 

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE with regard to Borrower’s performance of all the terms, covenants and conditions of this Note.

 

IX.ARTICLE 11: AUTHORITY

 

Borrower (and the undersigned representative of Borrower, if any) represents that Borrower has full power, authority and legal right to execute and deliver this Note and that the Debt hereunder constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Borrower.

 

X.ARTICLE 12: NOTICES

 

All notices or other written communications hereunder shall be delivered in accordance with Section 10.6 of the Loan Agreement.

 

XI.ARTICLE 13: WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL

 

BORROWER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND FOREVER WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST, WITH REGARD TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THIS NOTE, THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY BORROWER AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE, LENDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY THE OTHER PARTY.

 

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XII.ARTICLE 14: SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

 

This Note shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, Borrower and Lender and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Lender may sell, assign, pledge, participate, transfer or delegate, as applicable, to one or more Persons, all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Note and the other Loan Documents to any Person. Any assignee or transferee of Lender shall be entitled to all the benefits afforded to Lender under this Note. Borrower shall not have the right to assign, delegate or transfer its rights or obligations under this Note without the prior written consent of Lender, and any attempted assignment, delegation or transfer without such consent shall be null and void.

 

XIII.ARTICLE 15: JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY

 

If more than one Person has executed this Note as “Borrower,” the obligations of all such Persons hereunder shall be joint and several.

 

XIV.ARTICLE 16: REGISTER

 

This Note shall be maintained in registered form (as defined in the Code) as to both principal and interest, and any sale, transfer or assignment of this Note by Lender or sale, transfer or assignment of the right to the principal of, and interest on, this Note by Lender may be effectuated only by methods permitted by provisions of the Code governing the portfolio interest exemption. Ownership of an interest in this Note shall be reflected in a book entry system that Borrower (or an agent appointed for such purpose) hereby undertakes to maintain. In addition to the foregoing, Borrower hereby agrees to provide to Lender such additional information or documentation as Lender may reasonably require, and to take further necessary actions, to establish Lender’s entitlement to the portfolio interest exemption under the Code.

 

XV.ARTICLE 17: EXCULPATION

 

The provisions of Section 9.4 of the Loan Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Note and shall have the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has duly executed this Note as of the day and year first above written.

 

  REALPHA ACQUISITIONS CHURCHILL, LLC
 
  BY: MANAGER, REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
 
  By:  
  Name:  Michael Logozzo
  Title: Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations

 

-Signature Page to Promissory Note-

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.22

 

GUARANTY OF RECOURSE OBLIGATIONS, INTEREST AND COMPLETION

 

THIS GUARANTY OF RECOURSE OBLIGATIONS, INTEREST AND COMPLETION (“Guaranty”) is executed as of [       ], 20[    ], by ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc., an Ohio corporation, having an address at 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 100, Dublin, Ohio 43017 (“Guarantor”), for the benefit of CHURCHILL FUNDING I LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having an address at 450 West 14th Street, New York, New York 10014 (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”).

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Promissory Note, dated of even date herewith, executed by reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”), and payable to the order of Lender in the original principal amount of

 

$[    ] or so much thereof as is advanced (together with all renewals, modifications, increases and extensions thereof, the “Note”), Borrower has become indebted, and may from time to time be further indebted, to Lender with respect to a loan (the “Loan”) which is made pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement, dated of even date herewith, between Borrower and Lender (the “Loan Agreement”; together with the Note and all other documents executed and delivered in connection with the Loan, collectively, the “Loan Documents”). Capitalized terms used in this Guaranty and not specifically defined herein have the meaning provided in the Loan Agreement; and

 

WHEREAS, Lender is not willing to make the Loan, or otherwise extend credit, to Borrower unless Guarantor unconditionally guarantees payment and performance to Lender of the Guaranteed Obligations (as herein defined); and

 

WHEREAS, the Guarantor is the owner of a direct or indirect interest in Borrower and Guarantor will directly benefit from Lender’s making the Loan to Borrower.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to Lender to make the Loan to Borrower and to extend such additional credit as Lender may from time to time agree to extend under the Loan Documents, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Guarantor agrees as follows:

 

ARTICLE I

 

NATURE AND SCOPE OF GUARANTY

 

1.1 Guaranty of Obligation. Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees to Lender and its successors and assigns the payment and performance of the Guaranteed Obligations as and when the same shall be due and payable, whether by lapse of time, by acceleration of maturity or otherwise. Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally covenants and agrees that it is liable for the Guaranteed Obligations as a primary obligor.

 

1.2 Definition of Guaranteed Obligations. As used herein, the term “Guaranteed Obligations” means the obligations or liabilities of Borrower to Lender which shall be joint and several for:

 

(A) any Losses arising out of or in connection with any of the occurrences set forth in Section 9.4(b) of the Loan Agreement, as if such section was fully set forth herein in its entirety;

 

 

 

 

(B) the entire Debt shall become fully recourse to Guarantor arising out of or in connection with any one or more occurrences set forth in Section 9.4(c) of the Loan Agreement, as if such section was fully set forth herein in its entirety;

 

(C) payment in full of all interest (at the applicable rate(s) payable as provided in the Loan Agreement, including the Default Rate) and late charges due on the Loan; and

 

(D) Borrower’s obligation to complete the Required Capital Expenditures in accordance with the applicable provisions and requirements of the Loan Agreement, subject to the provisions below:

 

(a) Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default under the Loan Agreement arising from Borrower’s failure to complete the Required Capital Expenditures in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement, in addition to all of Lender’s other rights hereunder and under the Loan Documents, Lender will have the option, but not the obligation, to be exercised in its sole discretion, to (i) require Guarantor to complete the Required Capital Expenditures or (ii) complete the Required Capital Expenditures itself or with a third party in accordance with Section 7.3.3(c) of the Loan Agreement. In the event that Lender elects to complete the Required Capital Expenditures itself or to cause a third party to complete the Required Capital Expenditures, Guarantor shall pay to Lender the applicable Actual Damages promptly upon demand therefor. For the purposes of this Section 1.2(D), the term “Actual Damages” shall mean an amount equal to the actual out-of-pocket costs incurred by Lender or such third party in completing the Required Capital Expenditures in accordance with the Loan Agreement, in excess of any undisbursed amount of the Loan proceeds and any amounts deposited with Lender under the Loan Agreement that are allocated for purposes of paying the costs of such Required Capital Expenditures.

 

(b) If Guarantor is requested to complete the Required Capital Expenditures, then within thirty (30) Business Days after written demand by Lender, Guarantor will promptly commence such construction obligations. The completion costs of the Required Capital Expenditures shall be paid by Guarantor and Guarantor shall cause the Required Capital Expenditures to be fully completed in compliance with and within the times specified in the Loan Agreement, provided that Lender makes all Required Capital Expense Reserve Funds allocated for purposes of paying the costs of such Required Capital Expenditures available to Guarantor (or the applicable contractor or materials supplier to whom payment is owed) upon compliance with this Guaranty and all applicable terms and conditions relating to disbursement of such funds in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement (other than an Event of Default due solely to Borrower’s failure to complete the Required Capital Expenditures by the date for completion set forth in Section 7.3.3(a) of the Loan Agreement).

 

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(c) If Guarantor fails to commence construction of the Required Capital Expenditures with respect to the Property within thirty (30) Business Days after Lender’s written notice, or to thereafter diligently perform the same until completion of the Required Capital Expenditures, Lender may elect at any time, upon written notice to Guarantor, to exercise any other remedy provided herein (including, without limitation, completing the Required Capital Expenditures itself or causing a third party to complete the Required Capital Expenditures as provided above, in which case, Guarantor shall pay to Lender the applicable Actual Damages promptly upon demand thereto). No such actions by Lender shall release or limit the liability of Guarantor. Neither Lender’s election to enforce this Guaranty[, nor Lender’s disbursing Required Capital Expense Reserve Funds,] nor any other action taken by Lender under this paragraph, shall constitute a waiver of any Event of Default of Borrower under the Loan Documents or in any way limit or impair any other guaranty or collateral held by Lender.

 

(d) NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, IN ADDITION TO ALL OF THE LENDER’S OTHER RIGHTS HEREUNDER AND UNDER THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, WHETHER OR NOT THE LENDER SHALL ELECT TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CLAUSE (F), THE LENDER SHALL HAVE THE OPTION, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO REQUIRE THAT THE GUARANTOR PAY (IN SUCH EVENT, AS THE GUARANTORS’ SOLE LIABILITY HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT BORROWER’S OBLIGATION TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT) TO THE LENDER AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE COSTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (LESS THE AMOUNT OF REMAINING UNDISBURSED REQUIRED CAPITAL EXPENSE RESERVE FUNDS). FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PARAGRAPH, THE AFORESAID COSTS SHALL BE EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF SUCH COSTS AS ESTIMATED BY LENDER OR LENDER’S CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT IN ITS REASONABLE AND GOOD FAITH DETERMINATION. SUCH PAYMENT SHALL BE DUE NO LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING THE GIVING OF A WRITTEN DEMAND THEREFOR FROM THE LENDER. IT IS AGREED THAT IF THE LENDER SO ELECTS TO RECEIVE SUCH PAYMENT, ANY SUCH PAYMENT SHALL BE RETAINED BY THE LENDER AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE ACTUAL DAMAGES OF THE LENDER IN SUCH EVENT WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT OR IMPRACTICABLE TO DETERMINE. AFTER NEGOTIATION, THE PARTIES HAVE AGREED THAT, CONSIDERING ALL THE CIRCUMSTANCES EXISTING ON THE DATE OF THIS GUARANTY, THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AMOUNT AS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING IS A REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF THE DAMAGES THAT THE LENDER WOULD INCUR IN THE EVENT THAT THE BORROWER HAS NOT TIMELY AND FULLY COMPLETED THE REQUIRED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOAN AGREEMENT. THE PAYMENT OF THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AMOUNT TO THE LENDER UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES PROVIDED FOR HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED AS A FORFEITURE OR PENALTY, BUT IS INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES TO THE LENDER.

 

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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any of the Loan Documents, Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any right which Lender may have under Section 506(a), 506(b), 1111(b) or any other provisions of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to file a claim for the full amount of the Debt secured by the Security Instrument or to require that all collateral shall continue to secure all of the Debt owing to Lender in accordance with the Loan Documents.

 

1.3 Nature of Guaranty. With respect to the Guaranteed Obligations only, this Guaranty is an irrevocable, absolute, continuing guaranty of payment and performance and not a guaranty of collection. This Guaranty may not be revoked by Guarantor and shall continue to be effective with respect to any Guaranteed Obligations arising or created after any attempted revocation by Guarantor and after (if Guarantor is a natural person) Guarantor’s death (in which event this Guaranty shall be binding upon Guarantor’s estate and Guarantor’s legal representatives and heirs). The fact that at any time or from time to time the Guaranteed Obligations may be increased or reduced shall not release or discharge the obligation of Guarantor to Lender with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations. This Guaranty may be enforced by Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note and shall not be discharged by the assignment or negotiation of all or part of the Note.

 

1.4 Guaranteed Obligations Not Reduced by Offset. The Guaranteed Obligations and the liabilities and obligations of Guarantor to Lender hereunder, shall not be reduced, discharged or released because or by reason of any existing or future offset, claim or defense of Borrower (except the defense of payment), or any other party, against Lender or against payment of the Guaranteed Obligations, whether such offset, claim or defense arises in connection with the Guaranteed Obligations (or the transactions creating the Guaranteed Obligations) or otherwise.

 

1.5 Payment By Guarantor. If all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations shall not be punctually paid when due, whether at demand, maturity, acceleration or otherwise, Guarantor shall, immediately upon demand by Lender, and without presentment, protest, notice of protest, notice of non-payment, notice of intention to accelerate the maturity, notice of acceleration of the maturity, or any other notice whatsoever, pay in lawful money of the United States of America, the amount due on the Guaranteed Obligations to Lender at Lender’s address as set forth herein. Such demand(s) may be made at any time coincident with or after the time for payment of all or part of the Guaranteed Obligations, and may be made from time to time with respect to the same or different items of Guaranteed Obligations. Such demand shall be deemed made, given and received in accordance with the notice provisions hereof.

 

1.6 No Duty To Pursue Others. It shall not be necessary for Lender (and Guarantor hereby waives any rights which Guarantor may have to require Lender), in order to enforce the obligations of Guarantor hereunder, first to (i) institute suit or exhaust its remedies against Borrower or others liable on the Loan or the Guaranteed Obligations or any other person, (ii) enforce Lender’s rights against any collateral which shall ever have been given to secure the Loan, (iii) enforce Lender’s rights against any other guarantors of the Guaranteed Obligations, (iv) join Borrower or any others liable on the Guaranteed Obligations in any action seeking to enforce this Guaranty, (v) exhaust any remedies available to Lender against any collateral which shall ever have been given to secure the Loan, or (vi) resort to any other means of obtaining payment of the Guaranteed Obligations. Lender shall not be required to mitigate damages or take any other action to reduce, collect or enforce the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

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1.7 Waivers. Guarantor agrees to the provisions of the Loan Documents, and hereby waives notice of (i) any loans or advances made by Lender to Borrower, (ii) acceptance of this Guaranty, (iii) any amendment or extension of the Note, the Security Instrument or of any other Loan Documents, (iv) the execution and delivery by Borrower and Lender of any other loan or credit agreement or of Borrower’s execution and delivery of any promissory notes or other documents arising under the Loan Documents or in connection with the Property, (v) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (vi) Lender’s transfer or disposition of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any part thereof, (vii) sale or foreclosure (or posting or advertising for sale or foreclosure) of any collateral for the Guaranteed Obligations, (viii) protest, proof of non-payment or default by Borrower, or (ix) any other action at any time taken or omitted by Lender, and, generally, all demands and notices of every kind in connection with this Guaranty, the Loan Documents, any documents or agreements evidencing, securing or relating to any of the Guaranteed Obligations and the obligations hereby guaranteed.

 

1.8 Payment of Expenses. In the event that Guarantor should breach or fail to timely perform any provisions of this Guaranty, Guarantor shall, immediately upon demand by Lender, pay Lender all costs and expenses (including court costs and attorneys’ fees) incurred by Lender in the enforcement hereof or the preservation of Lender’s rights hereunder. The covenant contained in this Section shall survive the payment and performance of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

1.9 Effect of Bankruptcy. In the event that, pursuant to any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership or other debtor relief law, or any judgment, order or decision thereunder, Lender must rescind or restore any payment, or any part thereof, received by Lender in satisfaction of the Guaranteed Obligations, as set forth herein, any prior release or discharge from the terms of this Guaranty given to Guarantor by Lender shall be without effect, and this Guaranty shall remain in full force and effect. It is the intention of Borrower and Guarantor that Guarantor’s obligations hereunder shall not be discharged except by Guarantor’s performance of such obligations and then only to the extent of such performance.

 

1.10 Waiver of Subrogation, Reimbursement and Contribution. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Guaranty, Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waives, releases and abrogates any and all rights it may now or hereafter have under any agreement, at law or in equity (including, without limitation, any law subrogating the Guarantor to the rights of Lender), to assert any claim against or seek contribution, indemnification or any other form of reimbursement from Borrower or any other party liable for payment of any or all of the Guaranteed Obligations for any payment made by Guarantor under or in connection with this Guaranty or otherwise until such time that the Lender has been paid in full.

 

1.11 Borrower. The term “Borrower” as used herein shall include any new or successor corporation, association, partnership (general or limited), limited liability company, joint venture, trust or other individual or organization formed as a result of any merger, reorganization, sale, transfer, devise, gift or bequest of Borrower or any interest in Borrower.

 

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ARTICLE II

 

EVENTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES NOT REDUCING OR DISCHARGING GUARANTOR’S OBLIGATIONS

 

Guarantor hereby consents and agrees to each of the following, and agrees that Guarantor’s obligations under this Guaranty shall not be released, diminished, impaired, reduced or adversely affected by any of the following, and waives any common law, equitable, statutory or other rights (including without limitation rights to notice) which Guarantor might otherwise have as a result of or in connection with any of the following:

 

2.1 Modifications. Any renewal, extension, increase, modification, alteration or rearrangement of all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, the Note, the Loan Agreement, the other Loan Documents, or any other document, instrument, contract or understanding between Borrower and Lender, or any other parties, pertaining to the Guaranteed Obligations or any failure of Lender to notify Guarantor of any such action.

 

2.2 Adjustment. Any adjustment, indulgence, forbearance or compromise that might be granted or given by Lender to Borrower or any Guarantor.

 

2.3 Condition of Borrower or Guarantor. The insolvency, bankruptcy, arrangement, adjustment, composition, liquidation, disability, dissolution or lack of power of Borrower, Guarantor or any other party at any time liable for the payment of all or part of the Guaranteed Obligations; or any dissolution of Borrower or Guarantor, or any sale, lease or transfer of any or all of the assets of Borrower or Guarantor, or any changes in the shareholders, partners or members of Borrower or Guarantor; or any reorganization of Borrower or Guarantor.

 

2.4 Invalidity of Guaranteed Obligations. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any document or agreement executed in connection with the Guaranteed Obligations, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation the fact that (i) the Guaranteed Obligations, or any part thereof, exceeds the amount permitted by law, (ii) the act of creating the Guaranteed Obligations or any part thereof is ultra vires, (iii) the officers or representatives executing the Note, the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents or otherwise creating the Guaranteed Obligations acted in excess of their authority, (iv) the Guaranteed Obligations violate applicable usury laws, (v) the Borrower has valid defenses (except the defense of payment), claims or offsets (whether at law, in equity or by agreement) which render the Guaranteed Obligations wholly or partially uncollectible from Borrower, (vi) the creation, performance or repayment of the Guaranteed Obligations (or the execution, delivery and performance of any document or instrument representing part of the Guaranteed Obligations or executed in connection with the Guaranteed Obligations, or given to secure the repayment of the Guaranteed Obligations) is illegal, uncollectible or unenforceable, or (vii) the Note, the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents have been forged or otherwise are irregular or not genuine or authentic, it being agreed that Guarantor shall remain liable hereon regardless of whether Borrower or any other person be found not liable on the Guaranteed Obligations or any part thereof for any reason.

 

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2.5 Release of Obligors. Any full or partial release of the liability of Borrower on the Guaranteed Obligations, or any part thereof, or of any co-guarantors, or any other Person now or hereafter liable, whether directly or indirectly, jointly, severally, or jointly and severally, to pay, perform, guarantee or assure the payment of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any part thereof, it being recognized, acknowledged and agreed by Guarantor that Guarantor may be required to pay the Guaranteed Obligations in full without assistance or support of any other party, and Guarantor has not been induced to enter into this Guaranty on the basis of a contemplation, belief, understanding or agreement that other parties will be liable to pay or perform the Guaranteed Obligations, or that Lender will look to other parties to pay or perform the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

2.6 Other Collateral. The taking or accepting of any other security, collateral or guaranty, or other assurance of payment, for all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

2.7 Release of Collateral. Any release, surrender, exchange, subordination, deterioration, waste, loss or impairment (including without limitation negligent, willful, unreasonable or unjustifiable impairment) of any collateral, property or security at any time existing in connection with, or assuring or securing payment of, all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

2.8 Care and Diligence. The failure of Lender or any other party to exercise diligence or reasonable care in the preservation, protection, enforcement, sale or other handling or treatment of all or any part of any collateral, property or security, including but not limited to any neglect, delay, omission, failure or refusal of Lender (i) to take or prosecute any action for the collection of any of the Guaranteed Obligations or (ii) to foreclose, or initiate any action to foreclose, or, once commenced, prosecute to completion any action to foreclose upon any security therefor, or (iii) to take or prosecute any action in connection with any instrument or agreement evidencing or securing all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

2.9 Unenforceability. The fact that any collateral, security, security interest or lien contemplated or intended to be given, created or granted as security for the repayment of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any part thereof, shall not be properly perfected or created, or shall prove to be unenforceable or subordinate to any other security interest or lien, it being recognized and agreed by Guarantor that Guarantor is not entering into this Guaranty in reliance on, or in contemplation of the benefits of, the validity, enforceability, collectability or value of any of the collateral for the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

2.10 Offset. The Guaranteed Obligations of the Guarantor to Lender hereunder shall not be reduced, discharged or released because of or by reason of any existing or future right of offset, claim or defense of Borrower (other than the defense of payment) against Lender, or any other party, or against payment of the Guaranteed Obligations, whether such right of offset, claim or defense arises in connection with the Guaranteed Obligations (or the transactions creating the Guaranteed Obligations) or otherwise.

 

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2.11 Merger. The reorganization, merger or consolidation of Borrower into or with any other corporation or entity.

 

2.12 Other Actions Taken or Omitted. Any other action taken or omitted to be taken with respect to the Loan Documents, the Guaranteed Obligations, or the security and collateral therefor, whether or not such action or omission prejudices Guarantor or increases the likelihood that Guarantor will be required to pay the Guaranteed Obligations pursuant to the terms hereof, it is the unambiguous and unequivocal intention of Guarantor that Guarantor shall be obligated to pay the Guaranteed Obligations when due, notwithstanding any occurrence, circumstance, event, action, or omission whatsoever, whether contemplated or uncontemplated, and whether or not otherwise or particularly described herein, which obligation shall be deemed satisfied only upon the full and final payment and satisfaction of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

ARTICLE III

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

To induce Lender to enter into the Loan Documents and extend credit to Borrower, each of the individuals constituting Guarantor represents and warrants to Lender as follows:

 

3.1 Benefit. Such Guarantor has a direct or indirect ownership interest in Borrower and has received, or will receive, direct or indirect benefit from the making of this Guaranty with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

3.2 Familiarity and Reliance. Such Guarantor is familiar with, and has independently reviewed books and records regarding, the financial condition of the Borrower and is familiar with the value of any and all collateral intended to be created as security for the payment of the Guaranteed Obligations; however, such Guarantor is not relying on such financial condition or the collateral as an inducement to enter into this Guaranty.

 

3.3 No Representation By Lender. Neither Lender nor any other party has made any representation, warranty or statement to such Guarantor in order to induce such Guarantor to execute this Guaranty.

 

3.4 Guarantor’s Financial Condition. As of the date hereof, and after giving effect to this Guaranty and the contingent obligation evidenced hereby, such Guarantor is, and will be, solvent, and has and will have assets which, fairly valued, exceed its obligations, liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and debts, and has and will have property and assets sufficient to satisfy and repay its obligations and liabilities.

 

3.5 Legality. The execution, delivery and performance by such Guarantor of this Guaranty and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereunder do not, and will not, contravene or conflict with any law, statute or regulation whatsoever to which such Guarantor is subject or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute a default) under, or result in the breach of, any indenture, mortgage, charge, lien, or any contract, agreement or other instrument to which Guarantor is a party or which may be applicable to such Guarantor. This Guaranty is a legal and binding obligation of such Guarantor and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other laws of general application relating to the enforcement of creditors’ rights.

 

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3.6 Litigation. There are no actions, suits or proceedings at law or in equity by or before any Governmental Authority or other agency now pending or, to Guarantor’s actual knowledge, threatened against or affecting Guarantor, which actions, suits or proceedings, if determined against Guarantor, would materially adversely affect the financial condition of Guarantor.

 

3.7 Solvency. Guarantor has (i) not executed this Guaranty and the other Loan Documents to which Guarantor is a party with the actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor and (ii) received reasonably equivalent value in exchange for its obligations under this Guaranty and the other Loan Documents to which Guarantor is a party. No petition in bankruptcy has been filed against Guarantor in the last ten (10) years, and Guarantor has not in the last ten (10) years made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or taken advantage of any existing or future law of any jurisdiction, domestic or foreign, relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, conservatorship, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition or other relief with respect to its debts or debtors (“Creditors Rights Law”). Guarantor is not contemplating either the filing of a petition by it under any Creditors Rights Laws or the liquidation of all or a major portion of Guarantor’s assets, and Guarantor has no knowledge of any Person contemplating the filing of any such petition against Guarantor.

 

3.8 Survival. All representations and warranties made by such Guarantor herein shall survive the execution hereof.

 

ARTICLE IV

 

SUBORDINATION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS

 

4.1 Subordination of All Guarantor Claims. As used herein, the term “Guarantor Claims” shall mean all debts and liabilities of Borrower to Guarantor, whether such debts and liabilities now exist or are hereafter incurred or arise, or whether the obligations of Borrower thereon be direct, contingent, primary, secondary, several, joint and several, or otherwise, and irrespective of whether such debts or liabilities be evidenced by note, contract, open account, or otherwise, and irrespective of the person or persons in whose favor such debts or liabilities may, at their inception, have been, or may hereafter be created, or the manner in which they have been or may hereafter be acquired by Guarantor. The Guarantor Claims shall include without limitation all rights and claims of Guarantor against Borrower (arising as a result of subrogation or otherwise) as a result of Guarantor’s payment of all or a portion of the Guaranteed Obligations. After the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default or an event which would, with the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, constitute an Event of Default, and notice thereof given by Lender to Guarantor (except that no such notice to Guarantor shall be required if notice of such Event of Default, default or event shall have previously been given by Lender to Borrower), Guarantor shall not receive or collect, directly or indirectly, from Borrower or any other party any amount upon the Guarantor Claims.

 

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4.2 Claims in Bankruptcy. In the event of receivership, bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, debtor’s relief, or other insolvency proceedings involving Guarantor as debtor, Lender shall have the right to prove its claim in any such proceeding so as to establish its rights hereunder and receive directly from the receiver, trustee or other court custodian dividends and payments which would otherwise be payable upon Guarantor Claims. Guarantor hereby assigns such dividends and payments to Lender effective from and after the commencement of any such proceeding. Should Lender receive, for application upon the Guaranteed Obligations, any such dividend or payment which is otherwise payable to Guarantor, and which, as between Borrower and Guarantor, shall constitute a credit upon the Guarantor Claims, then upon payment to Lender in full of the Guaranteed Obligations, Guarantor shall become subrogated to the rights of Lender to the extent that such payments to Lender on the Guarantor Claims have contributed toward the liquidation of the Guaranteed Obligations, and such subrogation shall be with respect to that proportion of the Guaranteed Obligations which would have been unpaid if Lender had not received dividends or payments upon the Guarantor Claims.

 

4.3 Payments Held in Trust. In the event that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Guaranty, Guarantor should receive any funds, payment, claim or distribution which by this Guaranty is required to be paid to Lender, Guarantor agrees to hold in trust for Lender an amount equal to the amount of all funds, payments, claims or distributions so received, and agrees that it shall have absolutely no dominion over the amount of such funds, payments, claims or distributions so received except to pay them promptly to Lender, and Guarantor covenants promptly to pay the same to Lender.

 

4.4 Liens Subordinate. Until the Guaranteed Obligations are indefeasibly paid in full, Guarantor agrees that any liens, security interests, judgment liens, charges or other encumbrances upon Borrower’s assets securing payment of the Guarantor Claims shall be and remain inferior and subordinate to any liens, security interests, judgment liens, charges or other encumbrances upon Borrower’s assets securing payment of the Guaranteed Obligations, regardless of whether such encumbrances in favor of Guarantor or Lender presently exist or are hereafter created or attach. Until the Guaranteed Obligations are indefeasibly paid in full, without the prior written consent of Lender, Guarantor shall not (i) exercise or enforce any creditor’s right it may have against Borrower, or (ii) foreclose, repossess, sequester or otherwise take steps or institute any action or proceedings (judicial or otherwise, including without limitation the commencement of, or joinder in, any liquidation, bankruptcy, rearrangement, debtor’s relief or insolvency proceeding) to enforce any liens, mortgage, deeds of trust, security interests, collateral rights, judgments or other encumbrances on assets of Borrower held by Guarantor.

 

ARTICLE V

 

DEFAULTS

 

5.1 Default. The occurrence of any of the following events shall constitute an event of default hereunder and under the Loan Agreement:

 

(a) the death or permanent mental incapacity of Guarantor (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction);

 

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(b) a default in the payment of any sums when due under this Guaranty;

 

(c) if any representation or warranty made or deemed made by Guarantor hereunder or which is contained in any certificate, document or financial or other statement furnished at any time under this Guaranty or in connection herewith, shall prove to have been incorrect in any material respect on or as of the date made or deemed made; or

 

(d) Guarantor shall default in the observance or performance of any non- monetary or non-financial covenant or agreement contained herein and such default shall continue unremedied for a period of thirty (30) days following receipt of notice of such default from Lender.

 

ARTICLE VI

 

GUARANTOR COVENANTS

 

6.1 Financial Information. Guarantor shall furnish to Lender the following:

 

(a) within sixty (60) days after the close of each calendar year updated personal financial statements prepared by a certified public accountant of recognized standing-satisfactory to Lender, in Lender’s discretion, and certified by Guarantor;

 

(b) concurrently with Guarantor’s filing with any governmental agency, certified copies of Guarantor’s filed federal and state tax returns;

 

(c) within five (5) Business Days of receipt, copies of any default notices received by Guarantor in respect of any Indebtedness of Guarantor;

 

(d) within five (5) Business Days after the end of each calendar quarter, a certificate signed by Guarantor setting forth in reasonable detail Guarantor’s Net Worth and Liquid Assets; and

 

(e) such other information concerning the business operation or financial condition of Guarantor as Lender may from time to time require, in Lender’s discretion.

 

6.2 Certification. All financial information of Guarantor shall be (i) delivered in duplicate and (ii) certified by Guarantor as being true, complete and correct.

 

6.3 Lender Verification. Lender may, during the existence of any monetary or other material Event of Default, at Guarantor’s sole cost and expense, require or order the audit and verification of any such financial statements by the same or other independent certified public accountants, and upon request of Lender, Guarantor shall make available to Lender convenient facilities at the office of Guarantor for the conduct of such audit and verification. To the extent an audit has been commenced following the occurrence of an Event of Default, and during the course of such audit, Guarantor cures the applicable Event of Default, Lender shall nevertheless have the right to complete and conclude such audit in accordance with the terms of this Section 6.3.

 

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6.4 Covenants. Until all of the Obligations and the Guaranteed Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, Guarantor shall at all times maintain (A) a Net Worth in excess of $[                      ],1 and (B) Liquid Assets having a market value of at least $[____________ ].2

 

6.5 Prohibited Transactions. Guarantor shall not, at any time while a default in the payment of the Guaranteed Obligations has occurred and is continuing, either (i) enter into or effectuate any transaction with any Affiliate, including the payment of any dividend or distribution to a shareholder, or the redemption, retirement, purchase or other acquisition for consideration of any stock in Guarantor or (ii) sell, pledge, mortgage or otherwise transfer to any Person any of Guarantor’s assets, or any interest therein, in either case, which could have the effect of reducing the Net Worth of Guarantor.

 

6.6 Definitions. As used in this Article VI, the following terms shall have the respective meanings set forth below:

 

(A) “Liquid Assets” shall mean unrestricted and unencumbered assets in the form of cash, cash equivalents, obligations of (or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by) the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof (provided the full faith and credit of the United States supports such obligation or guarantee), certificates of deposit issued by a commercial bank having net assets of not less than $500 million, securities listed and traded on a recognized stock exchange or traded over the counter and listed in the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotations, or liquid debt instruments that have a readily ascertainable value and are regularly traded in a recognized financial market.

 

(B) “Net Worth” shall mean, as of a given date, (x) the total tangible assets of Guarantor as of such date, which total assets shall exclude any direct or indirect interest attributable to the Property, less (y) Guarantor’s total liabilities as of such date, determined in accordance with GAAP.

 

ARTICLE VII

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

7.1 Waiver. No failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, on the part of Lender, any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. The rights of Lender hereunder shall be in addition to all other rights provided by law. No modification or waiver of any provision of this Guaranty, nor consent to departure therefrom, shall be effective unless in writing and no such consent or waiver shall extend beyond the particular case and purpose involved. No notice or demand given in any case shall constitute a waiver of the right to take other action in the same, similar or other instances without such notice or demand.

 

 

1To equal 100% of the Facility Loan amount.

2To equal 10% of the Facility Loan amount.

 

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7.2 Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals or other communications (any of the foregoing, a “Notice”) required, permitted, or desired to be given hereunder shall be in writing sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered by hand or reputable overnight courier addressed to the party to be so notified at its address hereinafter set forth, or to such other address as such party may hereafter specify in accordance with the provisions of this Section 7.2. Any Notice shall be deemed to have been received: (a) three (3) days after the date such Notice is mailed, (b) on the date of delivery by hand if delivered during business hours on a Business Day (otherwise on the next Business Day), and (c) on the next Business Day if sent by an overnight commercial courier for next Business Day delivery, in each case addressed to the parties as follows:

 

If to Lender: Churchill Funding I LLC

 

450 West 14th Street,

New York, New York 10014

Attention: Robert Dakis, Esq.

 

With a copy to: King & Spalding LLP

 

1185 Avenue of the Americas 34th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Attention: Jared S. Zaben, Esq.

 

If to Guarantor: ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.

 

6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 100

Dublin, OH 43017

Attention: Mike Logozzo, CFO

 

With a copy to: Brouse McDowell

 

600 Superior Avenue East Suite 1600

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Attention: Molly Z. Brown, Esq.

 

7.3 Governing Law. THIS GUARANTY IS, AND SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE, A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO UNDER AND PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED, CONSTRUED, APPLIED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW OF SUCH STATE. NO DEFENSE GIVEN OR ALLOWED BY THE LAWS OF ANY OTHER STATE OR COUNTRY SHALL BE INTERPOSED IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING HEREON UNLESS SUCH DEFENSE IS ALSO GIVEN OR ALLOWED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

 

7.4 Invalid Provisions. If any provision of this Guaranty is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the term of this Guaranty, such provision shall be fully severable and this Guaranty shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of this Guaranty, and the remaining provisions of this Guaranty shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance from this Guaranty, unless such continued effectiveness of this Guaranty, as modified, would be contrary to the basic understandings and intentions of the parties as expressed herein.

 

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7.5 Amendments. This Guaranty may be amended only by an instrument in writing executed by the party or an authorized representative of the party against whom such amendment is sought to be enforced.

 

7.6 Parties Bound; Assignment; Joint and Several. This Guaranty shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives; provided, however, that Guarantor may not, without the prior written consent of Lender, assign any of its rights, powers, duties or obligations hereunder. If Guarantor consists of more than one person or party, the obligations and liabilities of each such person or party shall be joint and several.

 

7.7 Headings. Section headings are for convenience of reference only and shall in no way affect the interpretation of this Guaranty.

 

7.8 Recitals. The recital and introductory paragraphs hereof are a part hereof, form a basis for this Guaranty and shall be considered prima facie evidence of the facts and documents referred to therein.

 

7.9 Counterparts. To facilitate execution, this Guaranty may be executed in as many counterparts as may be convenient or required. It shall not be necessary that the signature of, or on behalf of, each party, or that the signature of all persons required to bind any party, appear on each counterpart. All counterparts shall collectively constitute a single instrument. It shall not be necessary in making proof of this Guaranty to produce or account for more than a single counterpart containing the respective signatures of, or on behalf of, each of the parties hereto. Any signature page to any counterpart may be detached from such counterpart without impairing the legal effect of the signatures thereon and thereafter attached to another counterpart identical thereto except having attached to it additional signature pages.

 

7.10 Rights and Remedies. If Guarantor becomes liable for any indebtedness owing by Borrower to Lender, by endorsement or otherwise, other than under this Guaranty, such liability shall not be in any manner impaired or affected hereby and the rights of Lender hereunder shall be cumulative of any and all other rights that Lender may ever have against Guarantor. The exercise by Lender of any right or remedy hereunder or under any other instrument, or at law or in equity, shall not preclude the concurrent or subsequent exercise of any other right or remedy.

 

7.11 Entirety. THIS GUARANTY EMBODIES THE FINAL, ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF GUARANTOR AND LENDER WITH RESPECT TO GUARANTOR’S GUARANTY OF THE GUARANTEED OBLIGATIONS AND SUPERSEDES ANY AND ALL PRIOR COMMITMENTS, AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND UNDERSTANDINGS, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF. THIS GUARANTY IS INTENDED BY GUARANTOR AND LENDER AS A FINAL AND COMPLETE EXPRESSION OF THE TERMS OF THE GUARANTY, AND NO COURSE OF DEALING BETWEEN GUARANTOR AND LENDER, NO COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, NO TRADE PRACTICES, AND NO EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OR DISCUSSIONS OR OTHER EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE USED TO CONTRADICT, VARY, SUPPLEMENT OR MODIFY ANY TERM OF THIS GUARANTY AGREEMENT. THERE ARE NO ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN GUARANTOR AND LENDER.

 

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7.12 Waiver of Right To Trial By Jury. GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THIS GUARANTY, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY GUARANTOR AND LENDER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. EACH OF LENDER AND GUARANTOR IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY GUARANTOR.

 

7.13 Jurisdiction. FOR ANY CLAIM, ACTION, OR DISPUTE ARISING UNDER, OR TO INTERPRET OR APPLY, THIS GUARANTY, OR TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER THIS GUARANTY OR THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES, GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE NONEXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, AND APPELLATE COURTS FROM ANY OF SUCH COURTS. GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THAT IT MAY HAVE AT ANY TIME TO VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING SO BROUGHT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM. NOTHING IN THIS GUARANTY SHALL BE DEEMED TO PRECLUDE LENDER FROM BRINGING ANY SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY OR THE DEBT IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE LENDER COULD OTHERWISE PROPERLY BRING SUCH SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING. GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH FURTHER CONSENTS AND AGREES TO SERVICE OF ANY SUMMONS, COMPLAINT OR OTHER LEGAL PROCESS IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED U.S. MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO GUARANTOR OR LENDER AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ABOVE, AND CONSENTS AND AGREES THAT SUCH SERVICE SHALL CONSTITUTE IN EVERY RESPECT VALID AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE (BUT NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE VALIDITY OR EFFECTIVENESS OF PROCESS SERVED IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW).

 

7.14 Termination and Reinstatement in Certain Circumstances. Except as set forth herein, this Guaranty shall expire and terminate upon the full and complete payment and satisfaction of the indebtedness evidenced by the Loan Documents. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time any payment of the principal of or interest under the Note or any other amount payable by the Borrower under the Loan Documents is rescinded or must be otherwise restored or returned upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Borrower or otherwise, the Guarantor’s obligations hereunder with respect to such payment shall be reinstated as though such payment has been due but not made at such time.

 

7.15 Other Guaranties. The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are separate and distinct from, and in addition to (and shall not be limited by), the obligations of any other Person now or hereafter arising under any other Guaranties, including the Guaranty (Devanur). Lender’s enforcement hereof, and receipt of any amounts hereunder with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations, shall not be limited by (a) any recovery of Lender under any of the other Guaranties, (b) the receipt by Lender of any amounts paid by Borrower or any other Person (other than a payment by Guarantor of a claim expressly made by Lender pursuant to this Guaranty) to Lender with respect to the Debt, or (c) any recovery of Lender under any of the other Loan Documents or any realization by Lender on any collateral for the Loan; provided, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if there are any “Guaranteed Obligations” hereunder that are also “Guaranteed Obligations” under any of the other Guaranties, Lender may only collect such “Guaranteed Obligations” once, although Lender may elect in its sole discretion whether to collect such “Guaranteed Obligations” under this Guaranty or under such other Guaranty

 

[Signature Page Follows]

 

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IN WHEREOF, the Guarantor has duly executed this Guaranty the day and year first above set forth.

 

I.REALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

 

By:  Name: Michael Logozzo  

 

Title: Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations

 

 

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Exhibit 10.23

 

GUARANTY OF RECOURSE OBLIGATIONS

 

THIS GUARANTY OF RECOURSE OBLIGATIONS (“Guaranty”) is executed as of [       ], 20[  ], by Giri Sampath Iyengar Devanur, an individual, having an address at [        ] (“Guarantor”), for the benefit of CHURCHILL FUNDING I LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having an address at 450 West 14th Street, New York, New York 10014 (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”).

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Promissory Note, dated of even date herewith, executed by reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”), and payable to the order of Lender in the original principal amount of

 

$[           ] or so much thereof as is advanced (together with all renewals, modifications, increases and extensions thereof, the “Note”), Borrower has become indebted, and may from time to time be further indebted, to Lender with respect to a loan (the “Loan”) which is made pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement, dated of even date herewith, between Borrower and Lender (the “Loan Agreement”; together with the Note and all other documents executed and delivered in connection with the Loan, collectively, the “Loan Documents”). Capitalized terms used in this Guaranty and not specifically defined herein have the meaning provided in the Loan Agreement; and

 

WHEREAS, Lender is not willing to make the Loan, or otherwise extend credit, to Borrower unless Guarantor unconditionally guarantees payment and performance to Lender of the Guaranteed Obligations (as herein defined); and

 

WHEREAS, the Guarantor is the owner of a direct or indirect interest in Borrower and Guarantor will directly benefit from Lender’s making the Loan to Borrower.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to Lender to make the Loan to Borrower and to extend such additional credit as Lender may from time to time agree to extend under the Loan Documents, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Guarantor agrees as follows:

 

ARTICLE I

 

NATURE AND SCOPE OF GUARANTY

 

1.1 Guaranty of Obligation. Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees to Lender and its successors and assigns the payment and performance of the Guaranteed Obligations as and when the same shall be due and payable, whether by lapse of time, by acceleration of maturity or otherwise. Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally covenants and agrees that it is liable for the Guaranteed Obligations as a primary obligor.

 

1.2 Definition of Guaranteed Obligations. As used herein, the term “Guaranteed Obligations” means the obligations or liabilities of Borrower to Lender which shall be joint and several for:

 

(A) any Losses arising out of or in connection with any of the occurrences set forth in Section 9.4(b) of the Loan Agreement, as if such section was fully set forth herein in its entirety;

 

 

 

 

(B) the entire Debt shall become fully recourse to Guarantor arising out of or in connection with any one or more occurrences set forth in Section 9.4(c) of the Loan Agreement, as if such section was fully set forth herein in its entirety;

 

1.3 Nature of Guaranty. With respect to the Guaranteed Obligations only, this Guaranty is an irrevocable, absolute, continuing guaranty of payment and performance and not a guaranty of collection. This Guaranty may not be revoked by Guarantor and shall continue to be effective with respect to any Guaranteed Obligations arising or created after any attempted revocation by Guarantor and after (if Guarantor is a natural person) Guarantor’s death (in which event this Guaranty shall be binding upon Guarantor’s estate and Guarantor’s legal representatives and heirs). The fact that at any time or from time to time the Guaranteed Obligations may be increased or reduced shall not release or discharge the obligation of Guarantor to Lender with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations. This Guaranty may be enforced by Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note and shall not be discharged by the assignment or negotiation of all or part of the Note.

 

1.4 Guaranteed Obligations Not Reduced by Offset. The Guaranteed Obligations and the liabilities and obligations of Guarantor to Lender hereunder, shall not be reduced, discharged or released because or by reason of any existing or future offset, claim or defense of Borrower (except the defense of payment), or any other party, against Lender or against payment of the Guaranteed Obligations, whether such offset, claim or defense arises in connection with the Guaranteed Obligations (or the transactions creating the Guaranteed Obligations) or otherwise.

 

1.5 Payment By Guarantor. If all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations shall not be punctually paid when due, whether at demand, maturity, acceleration or otherwise, Guarantor shall, immediately upon demand by Lender, and without presentment, protest, notice of protest, notice of non-payment, notice of intention to accelerate the maturity, notice of acceleration of the maturity, or any other notice whatsoever, pay in lawful money of the United States of America, the amount due on the Guaranteed Obligations to Lender at Lender’s address as set forth herein. Such demand(s) may be made at any time coincident with or after the time for payment of all or part of the Guaranteed Obligations, and may be made from time to time with respect to the same or different items of Guaranteed Obligations. Such demand shall be deemed made, given and received in accordance with the notice provisions hereof.

 

1.6 No Duty To Pursue Others. It shall not be necessary for Lender (and Guarantor hereby waives any rights which Guarantor may have to require Lender), in order to enforce the obligations of Guarantor hereunder, first to (i) institute suit or exhaust its remedies against Borrower or others liable on the Loan or the Guaranteed Obligations or any other person, (ii) enforce Lender’s rights against any collateral which shall ever have been given to secure the Loan, (iii) enforce Lender’s rights against any other guarantors of the Guaranteed Obligations, (iv) join Borrower or any others liable on the Guaranteed Obligations in any action seeking to enforce this Guaranty, (v) exhaust any remedies available to Lender against any collateral which shall ever have been given to secure the Loan, or (vi) resort to any other means of obtaining payment of the Guaranteed Obligations. Lender shall not be required to mitigate damages or take any other action to reduce, collect or enforce the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

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1.7 Waivers. Guarantor agrees to the provisions of the Loan Documents, and hereby waives notice of (i) any loans or advances made by Lender to Borrower, (ii) acceptance of this Guaranty, (iii) any amendment or extension of the Note, the Security Instrument or of any other Loan Documents, (iv) the execution and delivery by Borrower and Lender of any other loan or credit agreement or of Borrower’s execution and delivery of any promissory notes or other documents arising under the Loan Documents or in connection with the Property, (v) the occurrence of an Event of Default, (vi) Lender’s transfer or disposition of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any part thereof, (vii) sale or foreclosure (or posting or advertising for sale or foreclosure) of any collateral for the Guaranteed Obligations, (viii) protest, proof of non-payment or default by Borrower, or (ix) any other action at any time taken or omitted by Lender, and, generally, all demands and notices of every kind in connection with this Guaranty, the Loan Documents, any documents or agreements evidencing, securing or relating to any of the Guaranteed Obligations and the obligations hereby guaranteed.

 

1.8 Payment of Expenses. In the event that Guarantor should breach or fail to timely perform any provisions of this Guaranty, Guarantor shall, immediately upon demand by Lender, pay Lender all costs and expenses (including court costs and attorneys’ fees) incurred by Lender in the enforcement hereof or the preservation of Lender’s rights hereunder. The covenant contained in this Section shall survive the payment and performance of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

1.9 Effect of Bankruptcy. In the event that, pursuant to any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership or other debtor relief law, or any judgment, order or decision thereunder, Lender must rescind or restore any payment, or any part thereof, received by Lender in satisfaction of the Guaranteed Obligations, as set forth herein, any prior release or discharge from the terms of this Guaranty given to Guarantor by Lender shall be without effect, and this Guaranty shall remain in full force and effect. It is the intention of Borrower and Guarantor that Guarantor’s obligations hereunder shall not be discharged except by Guarantor’s performance of such obligations and then only to the extent of such performance.

 

1.10 Waiver of Subrogation, Reimbursement and Contribution. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Guaranty, Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waives, releases and abrogates any and all rights it may now or hereafter have under any agreement, at law or in equity (including, without limitation, any law subrogating the Guarantor to the rights of Lender), to assert any claim against or seek contribution, indemnification or any other form of reimbursement from Borrower or any other party liable for payment of any or all of the Guaranteed Obligations for any payment made by Guarantor under or in connection with this Guaranty or otherwise until such time that the Lender has been paid in full.

 

1.11 Borrower. The term “Borrower” as used herein shall include any new or successor corporation, association, partnership (general or limited), limited liability company, joint venture, trust or other individual or organization formed as a result of any merger, reorganization, sale, transfer, devise, gift or bequest of Borrower or any interest in Borrower.

 

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ARTICLE II

 

EVENTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES NOT REDUCING

OR DISCHARGING GUARANTOR’S OBLIGATIONS

 

Guarantor hereby consents and agrees to each of the following, and agrees that Guarantor’s obligations under this Guaranty shall not be released, diminished, impaired, reduced or adversely affected by any of the following, and waives any common law, equitable, statutory or other rights (including without limitation rights to notice) which Guarantor might otherwise have as a result of or in connection with any of the following:

 

2.1 Modifications. Any renewal, extension, increase, modification, alteration or rearrangement of all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, the Note, the Loan Agreement, the other Loan Documents, or any other document, instrument, contract or understanding between Borrower and Lender, or any other parties, pertaining to the Guaranteed Obligations or any failure of Lender to notify Guarantor of any such action.

 

2.2 Adjustment. Any adjustment, indulgence, forbearance or compromise that might be granted or given by Lender to Borrower or any Guarantor.

 

2.3 Condition of Borrower or Guarantor. The insolvency, bankruptcy, arrangement, adjustment, composition, liquidation, disability, dissolution or lack of power of Borrower, Guarantor or any other party at any time liable for the payment of all or part of the Guaranteed Obligations; or any dissolution of Borrower or Guarantor, or any sale, lease or transfer of any or all of the assets of Borrower or Guarantor, or any changes in the shareholders, partners or members of Borrower or Guarantor; or any reorganization of Borrower or Guarantor.

 

2.4 Invalidity of Guaranteed Obligations. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any document or agreement executed in connection with the Guaranteed Obligations, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation the fact that (i) the Guaranteed Obligations, or any part thereof, exceeds the amount permitted by law, (ii) the act of creating the Guaranteed Obligations or any part thereof is ultra vires, (iii) the officers or representatives executing the Note, the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents or otherwise creating the Guaranteed Obligations acted in excess of their authority, (iv) the Guaranteed Obligations violate applicable usury laws, (v) the Borrower has valid defenses (except the defense of payment), claims or offsets (whether at law, in equity or by agreement) which render the Guaranteed Obligations wholly or partially uncollectible from Borrower, (vi) the creation, performance or repayment of the Guaranteed Obligations (or the execution, delivery and performance of any document or instrument representing part of the Guaranteed Obligations or executed in connection with the Guaranteed Obligations, or given to secure the repayment of the Guaranteed Obligations) is illegal, uncollectible or unenforceable, or (vii) the Note, the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents have been forged or otherwise are irregular or not genuine or authentic, it being agreed that Guarantor shall remain liable hereon regardless of whether Borrower or any other person be found not liable on the Guaranteed Obligations or any part thereof for any reason.

 

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2.5 Release of Obligors. Any full or partial release of the liability of Borrower on the Guaranteed Obligations, or any part thereof, or of any co-guarantors, or any other Person now or hereafter liable, whether directly or indirectly, jointly, severally, or jointly and severally, to pay, perform, guarantee or assure the payment of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any part thereof, it being recognized, acknowledged and agreed by Guarantor that Guarantor may be required to pay the Guaranteed Obligations in full without assistance or support of any other party, and Guarantor has not been induced to enter into this Guaranty on the basis of a contemplation, belief, understanding or agreement that other parties will be liable to pay or perform the Guaranteed Obligations, or that Lender will look to other parties to pay or perform the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

2.6 Other Collateral. The taking or accepting of any other security, collateral or guaranty, or other assurance of payment, for all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

2.7 Release of Collateral. Any release, surrender, exchange, subordination, deterioration, waste, loss or impairment (including without limitation negligent, willful, unreasonable or unjustifiable impairment) of any collateral, property or security at any time existing in connection with, or assuring or securing payment of, all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

2.8 Care and Diligence. The failure of Lender or any other party to exercise diligence or reasonable care in the preservation, protection, enforcement, sale or other handling or treatment of all or any part of any collateral, property or security, including but not limited to any neglect, delay, omission, failure or refusal of Lender (i) to take or prosecute any action for the collection of any of the Guaranteed Obligations or (ii) to foreclose, or initiate any action to foreclose, or, once commenced, prosecute to completion any action to foreclose upon any security therefor, or (iii) to take or prosecute any action in connection with any instrument or agreement evidencing or securing all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

2.9 Unenforceability. The fact that any collateral, security, security interest or lien contemplated or intended to be given, created or granted as security for the repayment of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any part thereof, shall not be properly perfected or created, or shall prove to be unenforceable or subordinate to any other security interest or lien, it being recognized and agreed by Guarantor that Guarantor is not entering into this Guaranty in reliance on, or in contemplation of the benefits of, the validity, enforceability, collectability or value of any of the collateral for the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

2.10 Offset. The Guaranteed Obligations of the Guarantor to Lender hereunder shall not be reduced, discharged or released because of or by reason of any existing or future right of offset, claim or defense of Borrower (other than the defense of payment) against Lender, or any other party, or against payment of the Guaranteed Obligations, whether such right of offset, claim or defense arises in connection with the Guaranteed Obligations (or the transactions creating the Guaranteed Obligations) or otherwise.

 

2.11 Merger. The reorganization, merger or consolidation of Borrower into or with any other corporation or entity.

 

2.12 Other Actions Taken or Omitted. Any other action taken or omitted to be taken with respect to the Loan Documents, the Guaranteed Obligations, or the security and collateral therefor, whether or not such action or omission prejudices Guarantor or increases the likelihood that Guarantor will be required to pay the Guaranteed Obligations pursuant to the terms hereof, it is the unambiguous and unequivocal intention of Guarantor that Guarantor shall be obligated to pay the Guaranteed Obligations when due, notwithstanding any occurrence, circumstance, event, action, or omission whatsoever, whether contemplated or uncontemplated, and whether or not otherwise or particularly described herein, which obligation shall be deemed satisfied only upon the full and final payment and satisfaction of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

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ARTICLE III

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

To induce Lender to enter into the Loan Documents and extend credit to Borrower, each of the individuals constituting Guarantor represents and warrants to Lender as follows:

 

3.1 Benefit. Such Guarantor has a direct or indirect ownership interest in Borrower and has received, or will receive, direct or indirect benefit from the making of this Guaranty with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

3.2 Familiarity and Reliance. Such Guarantor is familiar with, and has independently reviewed books and records regarding, the financial condition of the Borrower and is familiar with the value of any and all collateral intended to be created as security for the payment of the Guaranteed Obligations; however, such Guarantor is not relying on such financial condition or the collateral as an inducement to enter into this Guaranty.

 

3.3 No Representation By Lender. Neither Lender nor any other party has made any representation, warranty or statement to such Guarantor in order to induce such Guarantor to execute this Guaranty.

 

3.4 Guarantor’s Financial Condition. As of the date hereof, and after giving effect to this Guaranty and the contingent obligation evidenced hereby, such Guarantor is, and will be, solvent, and has and will have assets which, fairly valued, exceed its obligations, liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and debts, and has and will have property and assets sufficient to satisfy and repay its obligations and liabilities.

 

3.5 Legality. The execution, delivery and performance by such Guarantor of this Guaranty and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereunder do not, and will not, contravene or conflict with any law, statute or regulation whatsoever to which such Guarantor is subject or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute a default) under, or result in the breach of, any indenture, mortgage, charge, lien, or any contract, agreement or other instrument to which Guarantor is a party or which may be applicable to such Guarantor. This Guaranty is a legal and binding obligation of such Guarantor and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other laws of general application relating to the enforcement of creditors’ rights.

 

3.6 Litigation. There are no actions, suits or proceedings at law or in equity by or before any Governmental Authority or other agency now pending or, to Guarantor’s actual knowledge, threatened against or affecting Guarantor, which actions, suits or proceedings, if determined against Guarantor, would materially adversely affect the financial condition of Guarantor.

 

3.7 Solvency. Guarantor has (i) not executed this Guaranty and the other Loan Documents to which Guarantor is a party with the actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor and (ii) received reasonably equivalent value in exchange for its obligations under this Guaranty and the other Loan Documents to which Guarantor is a party. No petition in bankruptcy has been filed against Guarantor in the last ten (10) years, and Guarantor has not in the last ten (10) years made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or taken advantage of any existing or future law of any jurisdiction, domestic or foreign, relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, conservatorship, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition or other relief with respect to its debts or debtors (“Creditors Rights Law”). Guarantor is not contemplating either the filing of a petition by it under any Creditors Rights Laws or the liquidation of all or a major portion of Guarantor’s assets, and Guarantor has no knowledge of any Person contemplating the filing of any such petition against Guarantor.

 

3.8 Survival. All representations and warranties made by such Guarantor herein shall survive the execution hereof.

 

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ARTICLE IV

 

SUBORDINATION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS

 

4.1 Subordination of All Guarantor Claims. As used herein, the term “Guarantor Claims” shall mean all debts and liabilities of Borrower to Guarantor, whether such debts and liabilities now exist or are hereafter incurred or arise, or whether the obligations of Borrower thereon be direct, contingent, primary, secondary, several, joint and several, or otherwise, and irrespective of whether such debts or liabilities be evidenced by note, contract, open account, or otherwise, and irrespective of the person or persons in whose favor such debts or liabilities may, at their inception, have been, or may hereafter be created, or the manner in which they have been or may hereafter be acquired by Guarantor. The Guarantor Claims shall include without limitation all rights and claims of Guarantor against Borrower (arising as a result of subrogation or otherwise) as a result of Guarantor’s payment of all or a portion of the Guaranteed Obligations. After the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default or an event which would, with the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, constitute an Event of Default, and notice thereof given by Lender to Guarantor (except that no such notice to Guarantor shall be required if notice of such Event of Default, default or event shall have previously been given by Lender to Borrower), Guarantor shall not receive or collect, directly or indirectly, from Borrower or any other party any amount upon the Guarantor Claims.

 

4.2 Claims in Bankruptcy. In the event of receivership, bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, debtor’s relief, or other insolvency proceedings involving Guarantor as debtor, Lender shall have the right to prove its claim in any such proceeding so as to establish its rights hereunder and receive directly from the receiver, trustee or other court custodian dividends and payments which would otherwise be payable upon Guarantor Claims. Guarantor hereby assigns such dividends and payments to Lender effective from and after the commencement of any such proceeding. Should Lender receive, for application upon the Guaranteed Obligations, any such dividend or payment which is otherwise payable to Guarantor, and which, as between Borrower and Guarantor, shall constitute a credit upon the Guarantor Claims, then upon payment to Lender in full of the Guaranteed Obligations, Guarantor shall become subrogated to the rights of Lender to the extent that such payments to Lender on the Guarantor Claims have contributed toward the liquidation of the Guaranteed Obligations, and such subrogation shall be with respect to that proportion of the Guaranteed Obligations which would have been unpaid if Lender had not received dividends or payments upon the Guarantor Claims.

 

4.3 Payments Held in Trust. In the event that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Guaranty, Guarantor should receive any funds, payment, claim or distribution which by this Guaranty is required to be paid to Lender, Guarantor agrees to hold in trust for Lender an amount equal to the amount of all funds, payments, claims or distributions so received, and agrees that it shall have absolutely no dominion over the amount of such funds, payments, claims or distributions so received except to pay them promptly to Lender, and Guarantor covenants promptly to pay the same to Lender.

 

4.4 Liens Subordinate. Until the Guaranteed Obligations are indefeasibly paid in full, Guarantor agrees that any liens, security interests, judgment liens, charges or other encumbrances upon Borrower’s assets securing payment of the Guarantor Claims shall be and remain inferior and subordinate to any liens, security interests, judgment liens, charges or other encumbrances upon Borrower’s assets securing payment of the Guaranteed Obligations, regardless of whether such encumbrances in favor of Guarantor or Lender presently exist or are hereafter created or attach. Until the Guaranteed Obligations are indefeasibly paid in full, without the prior written consent of Lender, Guarantor shall not (i) exercise or enforce any creditor’s right it may have against Borrower, or (ii) foreclose, repossess, sequester or otherwise take steps or institute any action or proceedings (judicial or otherwise, including without limitation the commencement of, or joinder in, any liquidation, bankruptcy, rearrangement, debtor’s relief or insolvency proceeding) to enforce any liens, mortgage, deeds of trust, security interests, collateral rights, judgments or other encumbrances on assets of Borrower held by Guarantor.

 

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ARTICLE V

 

DEFAULTS

 

5.1 Default. The occurrence of any of the following events shall constitute an event of default hereunder and under the Loan Agreement:

 

(a) the death or permanent mental incapacity of Guarantor (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction);

 

(b) a default in the payment of any sums when due under this Guaranty;

 

(c) if any representation or warranty made or deemed made by Guarantor hereunder or which is contained in any certificate, document or financial or other statement furnished at any time under this Guaranty or in connection herewith, shall prove to have been incorrect in any material respect on or as of the date made or deemed made; or

 

(d) Guarantor shall default in the observance or performance of any non- monetary or non-financial covenant or agreement contained herein and such default shall continue unremedied for a period of thirty (30) days following receipt of notice of such default from Lender.

 

ARTICLE VI

 

GUARANTOR COVENANTS

 

6.1 Financial Information. Guarantor shall furnish to Lender the following:

 

(a) within sixty (60) days after the close of each calendar year updated personal financial statements prepared by a certified public accountant of recognized standing-satisfactory to Lender, in Lender’s discretion, and certified by Guarantor;

 

(b) concurrently with Guarantor’s filing with any governmental agency, certified copies of Guarantor’s filed federal and state tax returns;

 

(c) within five (5) Business Days of receipt, copies of any default notices received by Guarantor in respect of any Indebtedness of Guarantor;

 

(d) within five (5) Business Days after the end of each calendar quarter, a certificate signed by Guarantor setting forth in reasonable detail Guarantor’s Net Worth and Liquid Assets; and

 

(e) such other information concerning the business operation or financial condition of Guarantor as Lender may from time to time require, in Lender’s discretion.

 

6.2 Certification. All financial information of Guarantor shall be (i) delivered in duplicate and (ii) certified by Guarantor as being true, complete and correct.

 

6.3 Lender Verification. Lender may, during the existence of any monetary or other material Event of Default, at Guarantor’s sole cost and expense, require or order the audit and verification of any such financial statements by the same or other independent certified public accountants, and upon request of Lender, Guarantor shall make available to Lender convenient facilities at the office of Guarantor for the conduct of such audit and verification. To the extent an audit has been commenced following the occurrence of an Event of Default, and during the course of such audit, Guarantor cures the applicable Event of Default, Lender shall nevertheless have the right to complete and conclude such audit in accordance with the terms of this Section 6.3.

 

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6.4 Covenants. Until all of the Obligations and the Guaranteed Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, Guarantor shall at all times maintain (A) a Net Worth in excess of $[         ],1 and (B) Liquid Assets having a market value of at least $[____________ ].2

 

6.5 Prohibited Transactions. Guarantor shall not, at any time while a default in the payment of the Guaranteed Obligations has occurred and is continuing, either (i) enter into or effectuate any transaction with any Affiliate, including the payment of any dividend or distribution to a shareholder, or the redemption, retirement, purchase or other acquisition for consideration of any stock in Guarantor or (ii) sell, pledge, mortgage or otherwise transfer to any Person any of Guarantor’s assets, or any interest therein, in either case, which could have the effect of reducing the Net Worth of Guarantor.

 

6.6 Definitions. As used in this Article VI, the following terms shall have the respective meanings set forth below:

 

(A) “Liquid Assets” shall mean unrestricted and unencumbered assets in the form of cash, cash equivalents, obligations of (or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by) the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof (provided the full faith and credit of the United States supports such obligation or guarantee), certificates of deposit issued by a commercial bank having net assets of not less than $500 million, securities listed and traded on a recognized stock exchange or traded over the counter and listed in the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotations, or liquid debt instruments that have a readily ascertainable value and are regularly traded in a recognized financial market.

 

(B) “Net Worth” shall mean, as of a given date, (x) the total tangible assets of Guarantor as of such date, which total assets shall exclude any direct or indirect interest attributable to the Property, less (y) Guarantor’s total liabilities as of such date, determined in accordance with GAAP.

 

ARTICLE VII

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

7.1 Waiver. No failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, on the part of Lender, any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. The rights of Lender hereunder shall be in addition to all other rights provided by law. No modification or waiver of any provision of this Guaranty, nor consent to departure therefrom, shall be effective unless in writing and no such consent or waiver shall extend beyond the particular case and purpose involved. No notice or demand given in any case shall constitute a waiver of the right to take other action in the same, similar or other instances without such notice or demand.

 

7.2 Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals or other communications (any of the foregoing, a “Notice”) required, permitted, or desired to be given hereunder shall be in writing sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered by hand or reputable overnight courier addressed to the party to be so notified at its address hereinafter set forth, or to such other address as such party may hereafter specify in accordance with the provisions of this Section 7.2. Any Notice shall be deemed to have been received: (a) three (3) days after the date such Notice is mailed, (b) on the date of delivery by hand if delivered during business hours on a Business Day (otherwise on the next Business Day), and (c) on the next Business Day if sent by an overnight commercial courier for next Business Day delivery, in each case addressed to the parties as follows:

 

If to Lender: Churchill Funding I LLC

 

450 West 14th Street,

New York, New York 10014

Attention: Robert Dakis, Esq.

 

 

1To equal 100% of the Facility Loan amount.
2To equal 10% of the Facility Loan amount.

 

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With a copy to: King & Spalding LLP

 

1185 Avenue of the Americas 34th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Attention: Jared S. Zaben, Esq.

 

If to Guarantor: Giri Sampath Iyengar

Devanur [       ]

[                       ]

 

With a copy to: Brouse McDowell

 

600 Superior Avenue East Suite 1600

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Attention: Molly Z. Brown, Esq.

 

7.3 Governing Law. THIS GUARANTY IS, AND SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE, A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO UNDER AND PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED, CONSTRUED, APPLIED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW OF SUCH STATE. NO DEFENSE GIVEN OR ALLOWED BY THE LAWS OF ANY OTHER STATE OR COUNTRY SHALL BE INTERPOSED IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING HEREON UNLESS SUCH DEFENSE IS ALSO GIVEN OR ALLOWED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

 

7.4 Invalid Provisions. If any provision of this Guaranty is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the term of this Guaranty, such provision shall be fully severable and this Guaranty shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of this Guaranty, and the remaining provisions of this Guaranty shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance from this Guaranty, unless such continued effectiveness of this Guaranty, as modified, would be contrary to the basic understandings and intentions of the parties as expressed herein.

 

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7.5 Amendments. This Guaranty may be amended only by an instrument in writing executed by the party or an authorized representative of the party against whom such amendment is sought to be enforced.

 

7.6 Parties Bound; Assignment; Joint and Several. This Guaranty shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives; provided, however, that Guarantor may not, without the prior written consent of Lender, assign any of its rights, powers, duties or obligations hereunder. If Guarantor consists of more than one person or party, the obligations and liabilities of each such person or party shall be joint and several.

 

7.7 Headings. Section headings are for convenience of reference only and shall in no way affect the interpretation of this Guaranty.

 

7.8 Recitals. The recital and introductory paragraphs hereof are a part hereof, form a basis for this Guaranty and shall be considered prima facie evidence of the facts and documents referred to therein.

 

7.9 Counterparts. To facilitate execution, this Guaranty may be executed in as many counterparts as may be convenient or required. It shall not be necessary that the signature of, or on behalf of, each party, or that the signature of all persons required to bind any party, appear on each counterpart. All counterparts shall collectively constitute a single instrument. It shall not be necessary in making proof of this Guaranty to produce or account for more than a single counterpart containing the respective signatures of, or on behalf of, each of the parties hereto. Any signature page to any counterpart may be detached from such counterpart without impairing the legal effect of the signatures thereon and thereafter attached to another counterpart identical thereto except having attached to it additional signature pages.

 

7.10 Rights and Remedies. If Guarantor becomes liable for any indebtedness owing by Borrower to Lender, by endorsement or otherwise, other than under this Guaranty, such liability shall not be in any manner impaired or affected hereby and the rights of Lender hereunder shall be cumulative of any and all other rights that Lender may ever have against Guarantor. The exercise by Lender of any right or remedy hereunder or under any other instrument, or at law or in equity, shall not preclude the concurrent or subsequent exercise of any other right or remedy.

 

7.11 Entirety. THIS GUARANTY EMBODIES THE FINAL, ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF GUARANTOR AND LENDER WITH RESPECT TO GUARANTOR’S GUARANTY OF THE GUARANTEED OBLIGATIONS AND SUPERSEDES ANY AND ALL PRIOR COMMITMENTS, AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND UNDERSTANDINGS, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF. THIS GUARANTY IS INTENDED BY GUARANTOR AND LENDER AS A FINAL AND COMPLETE EXPRESSION OF THE TERMS OF THE GUARANTY, AND NO COURSE OF DEALING BETWEEN GUARANTOR AND LENDER, NO COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, NO TRADE PRACTICES, AND NO EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OR DISCUSSIONS OR OTHER EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE USED TO CONTRADICT, VARY, SUPPLEMENT OR MODIFY ANY TERM OF THIS GUARANTY AGREEMENT. THERE ARE NO ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN GUARANTOR AND LENDER.

 

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7.12 Waiver of Right To Trial By Jury. GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH HEREBY AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD TO THIS GUARANTY, OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY GUARANTOR AND LENDER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. EACH OF LENDER AND GUARANTOR IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ANY PROCEEDING AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS WAIVER BY GUARANTOR.

 

7.13 Jurisdiction. FOR ANY CLAIM, ACTION, OR DISPUTE ARISING UNDER, OR TO INTERPRET OR APPLY, THIS GUARANTY, OR TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER THIS GUARANTY OR THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES, GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE NONEXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, AND APPELLATE COURTS FROM ANY OF SUCH COURTS. GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THAT IT MAY HAVE AT ANY TIME TO VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING SO BROUGHT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM. NOTHING IN THIS GUARANTY SHALL BE DEEMED TO PRECLUDE LENDER FROM BRINGING ANY SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY OR THE DEBT IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE LENDER COULD OTHERWISE PROPERLY BRING SUCH SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING. GUARANTOR AND LENDER EACH FURTHER CONSENTS AND AGREES TO SERVICE OF ANY SUMMONS, COMPLAINT OR OTHER LEGAL PROCESS IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED U.S. MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO GUARANTOR OR LENDER AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ABOVE, AND CONSENTS AND AGREES THAT SUCH SERVICE SHALL CONSTITUTE IN EVERY RESPECT VALID AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE (BUT NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE VALIDITY OR EFFECTIVENESS OF PROCESS SERVED IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW).

 

7.14 Termination and Reinstatement in Certain Circumstances. Except as set forth herein, this Guaranty shall expire and terminate upon the full and complete payment and satisfaction of the indebtedness evidenced by the Loan Documents. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time any payment of the principal of or interest under the Note or any other amount payable by the Borrower under the Loan Documents is rescinded or must be otherwise restored or returned upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Borrower or otherwise, the Guarantor’s obligations hereunder with respect to such payment shall be reinstated as though such payment has been due but not made at such time.

 

7.15 Other Guaranties. The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are separate and distinct from, and in addition to (and shall not be limited by), the obligations of any other Person now or hereafter arising under any other Guaranties, including the Guaranty (AMI). Lender’s enforcement hereof, and receipt of any amounts hereunder with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations, shall not be limited by (a) any recovery of Lender under any of the other Guaranties, (b) the receipt by Lender of any amounts paid by Borrower or any other Person (other than a payment by Guarantor of a claim expressly made by Lender pursuant to this Guaranty) to Lender with respect to the Debt, or (c) any recovery of Lender under any of the other Loan Documents or any realization by Lender on any collateral for the Loan; provided, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if there are any “Guaranteed Obligations” hereunder that are also “Guaranteed Obligations” under any of the other Guaranties, Lender may only collect such “Guaranteed Obligations” once, although Lender may elect in its sole discretion whether to collect such “Guaranteed Obligations” under this Guaranty or under such other Guaranty

 

[Signature Page Follows]

 

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IN WHEREOF, the Guarantor has duly executed this Guaranty the day and year first above set forth.

 

     
By:                    
     
GIRI SAMPATH IYENGAR DEVANUR  

 

 

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Exhibit 14.1

 

REALPHA TECH CORP.

 

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

 

Introduction

 

Purpose and Scope

 

The Board of Directors of reAlpha Tech Corp. (the “Company”) established this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (this “Code”) to aid the Company’s directors, officers and employees in making ethical and legal decisions when conducting the Company’s business and performing their day-to-day duties.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) or a committee of the Board is responsible for administering the Code. The Board has delegated day-to-day responsibility for administering and interpreting the Code to a Compliance Officer. The Company’s Secretary has been appointed the Company’s Compliance Officer under this Code.

 

The Company expects its directors, officers and employees to exercise reasonable judgment when conducting the Company’s business. The Company encourages its directors, officers and employees to refer to this Code frequently to ensure that they are acting within both the letter and the spirit of this Code. The Company also understands that this Code will not contain the answer to every situation you may encounter or every concern you may have about conducting the Company’s business ethically and legally. In these situations, or if you otherwise have questions or concerns about this Code, the Company encourages each officer and employee to speak with his or her supervisor (if applicable) or, if you are uncomfortable doing that, with the Compliance Officer under this Code.

 

Contents of this Code

 

This Code has two sections which follow this Introduction. The first section, “Standards of Conduct,” contains the actual guidelines that our directors, officers and employees are expected to adhere to in the conduct of the Company’s business. The second section, “Compliance Procedures,” contains specific information about how this Code functions including who administers this Code, who can provide guidance under this Code and how violations may be reported, investigated and punished. This section also contains a discussion about waivers of and amendments to this Code.

 

A Note About Other Obligations

 

The Company’s directors, officers and employees generally have other legal and contractual obligations to the Company. This Code is not intended to reduce or limit the other obligations that you may have to the Company. Instead, the standards in this Code should be viewed as the minimum standards that the Company expects from its directors, officers and employees in the conduct of the Company’s business.

 

Standards of Conduct

 

Conflicts of Interest

 

The Company recognizes and respects the right of its directors, officers and employees to engage in outside activities which they may deem proper and desirable, provided that these activities do not impair or interfere with the performance of their duties to the Company or their ability to act in the Company’s best interests. In most, if not all, cases this will mean that our directors, officers and employees must avoid situations that present a potential or actual conflict between their personal interests and the Company’s interests.

 

 

 

 

A “conflict of interest” occurs when a director’s, officer’s or employee’s personal interest interferes with the Company’s interests. Conflicts of interest may arise in many situations. For example, conflicts of interest can arise when a director, officer or employee takes an action or has an outside interest, responsibility or obligation that may make it difficult for him or her to perform the responsibilities of his or her position objectively and/or effectively in the Company’s best interests. Conflicts of interest may also occur when a director, officer or employee or his or her immediate family member receives some personal benefit (whether improper or not) as a result of the director’s, officer’s or employee’s position with the Company. Each individual’s situation is different and in evaluating his or her own situation, a director, officer or employee will have to consider many factors.

 

Any material transaction or relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest should be reported promptly to the Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer may notify the Board or a committee thereof as he or she deems appropriate. Actual or potential conflicts of interest involving a director or executive officer other than the Compliance Officer should be disclosed directly to the Compliance Officer. Actual or potential conflicts of interest involving the Compliance Officer should be disclosed directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

 

Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations

 

The Company seeks to conduct its business in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. No director, officer or employee shall engage in any unlawful activity in conducting the Company’s business or in performing his or her day-to-day company duties, nor shall any director, officer or employee instruct others to do so.

 

Protection and Proper Use of the Company’s Assets

 

The Company’s assets include its intellectual property rights, Company equipment, physical servers, and communication facilities, among others. Loss, theft and misuse of the Company’s assets has a direct impact on the Company’s business and its profitability. Employees, officers and directors are expected to protect the Company’s assets that are entrusted to them and to protect the Company’s assets in general. Employees, officers and directors are also expected to take steps to ensure that the Company’s assets are used only for legitimate business purposes.

 

Corporate Opportunities

 

Employees, officers and directors owe a duty to the Company to advance its legitimate business interests when the opportunity to do so arises. Each employee, officer and director is prohibited from:

 

diverting to himself or herself or to others any opportunities that are discovered through the use of the Company’s property or information or as a result of his or her position with the Company unless such opportunity has first been presented to, and rejected by, the Company;

 

using the Company’s property or information or his or her position for improper personal gain; or

 

competing with the Company.

 

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Confidentiality

 

Confidential information generated and gathered in the Company’s business plays a vital role in the Company’s business, prospects and ability to compete. “Confidential information” includes all non-public information that might be of use to competitors or harmful to the Company or its customers if disclosed. Directors, officers and employees may not disclose or distribute the Company’s confidential information, except when disclosure is authorized by the Company or required by applicable law, rule or regulation or pursuant to an applicable legal proceeding. Directors, officers and employees shall use confidential information solely for legitimate company purposes. Directors, officers and employees must return all of the Company’s confidential and/or proprietary information in their possession to the Company when they cease to be employed by or to otherwise serve the Company.

 

Fair Dealing

 

Competing vigorously, yet lawfully, with competitors and establishing advantageous, but fair, business relationships with customers and suppliers is a part of the foundation for long-term success. However, unlawful and unethical conduct, which may lead to short-term gains, may damage a company’s reputation and long-term business prospects. Accordingly, it is the Company’s policy that directors, officers and employees must endeavor to deal ethically and lawfully with the Company’s collaborators, customers, suppliers, competitors and employees in all business dealings on the Company’s behalf. No director, officer or employee should take unfair advantage of another person in business dealings on the Company’s behalf through the abuse of privileged or confidential information or through improper manipulation, concealment or misrepresentation of material facts. Moreover, all directors, officers and employees must comply with the antitrust, unfair competition and trade regulation laws of the United States and all of the other countries in which the Company does business.

 

Accuracy of Records

 

The integrity, reliability and accuracy in all material respects of the Company’s books, records and financial statements is fundamental to the Company’s continued and future business success. No director, officer or employee may cause the Company to enter into a transaction with the intent to document or record it in a deceptive or unlawful manner. In addition, no director, officer or employee may create any false or artificial documentation or book entry for any transaction entered into by the Company. Similarly, officers and employees who have responsibility for accounting and financial reporting matters have a responsibility to accurately record all funds, assets and transactions on the Company’s books and records.

 

Quality of Public Disclosures

 

The Company is committed to providing its stockholders with complete and accurate information about its financial condition and results of operations as required by the securities laws of the United States. It is the Company’s policy that the reports and documents it files with or submits to the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its earnings releases and similar public communications made by the Company, include fair, timely and understandable disclosure. Officers and employees who are responsible for these filings and disclosures, including the Company’s principal executive, financial and accounting officers, must use reasonable judgment and perform their responsibilities honestly, ethically and objectively in order to ensure that this disclosure policy is fulfilled. The Company’s senior management are primarily responsible for monitoring the Company’s public disclosure.

 

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Political Contributions/Gifts

 

Business contributions to political campaigns are strictly regulated by federal, state, provincial and local law in the U.S., Canada and other jurisdictions. Accordingly, all political contributions proposed to be made with the Company’s funds must be coordinated through and approved by the Compliance Officer. Directors, officers and employees may not, without the approval of the Compliance Officer, use any of the Company’s funds for political contributions of any kind to any political candidate or holder of any national, state, provincial or local government office. Directors, officers and employees may make personal contributions, but should not represent that he or she is making any such contribution on the Company’s behalf. Similar restrictions on political contributions may apply in other countries. Specific questions should be directed to the Compliance Officer.

 

Bribes, Kickbacks and Other Improper Payments

 

The Company does not permit or condone bribes, kickbacks or other improper payments, transfers or receipts. No director, officer or employee should offer, give, solicit or receive any money or other item of value for the purpose of obtaining, retaining or directing business or bestowing or receiving any kind of favored treatment. In particular, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) prohibits any U.S. individual or business from authorizing, offering or paying money or anything of value, directly or indirectly, to any foreign official or employee, political party, or candidate for public office for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining business or for any other business advantage. Violation of the FCPA could subject the Company and its individual directors, officers and employees to serious fines and criminal penalties.

 

International Trade Controls

 

Many countries regulate international trade transactions, such as imports, exports and international financial transactions. In addition, the United States prohibits any cooperation with boycotts against countries friendly to the United States or against firms that may be “blacklisted” by certain groups or countries. It is the Company’s policy to comply with these laws and regulations even if it may result in the loss of some business opportunities. Employees should learn and understand the extent to which U.S. and international trade controls apply to transactions conducted by the Company.

 

Compliance Procedures

 

Communication of Code

 

All directors, officers and employees will be supplied with a copy of the Code upon the later of the Board’s adoption of the Code or beginning service at the Company. Updates of the Code will be provided from time to time. A copy of the Code is also available to all directors, officers and employees by requesting one from the human resources department or by accessing the Company’s website at [●].

 

Monitoring Compliance and Disciplinary Action

 

The Company’s management, under the supervision of its Board or a committee thereof or, in the case of accounting, internal accounting controls, auditing or securities law matters, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Governance Committee”), shall take reasonable steps from time to time to (i) monitor compliance with the Code, and (ii) when appropriate, impose and enforce appropriate disciplinary measures for violations of the Code.

 

Disciplinary measures for violations of the Code will be determined in the Company’s sole discretion and may include, but are not limited to, counseling, oral or written reprimands, warnings, probation or suspension with or without pay, demotions, reductions in salary, termination of employment or service, and restitution.

 

The Company’s management shall periodically report to the Board or a committee thereof on these compliance efforts including, without limitation, periodic reporting of alleged violations of the Code and the actions taken with respect to any such violation.

 

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Reporting Concerns/Receiving Advice

 

Communication Channels

 

Be Proactive. Every employee is encouraged to act proactively by asking questions, seeking guidance and reporting suspected violations of the Code and other policies and procedures of the Company, as well as any violation or suspected violation of applicable law, rule or regulation arising in the conduct of the Company’s business or occurring on the Company’s property. If any employee believes that actions have taken place, may be taking place, or may be about to take place that violate or would violate the Code or any law, rule or regulation applicable to the Company, he or she is obligated to bring the matter to the attention of the Company.

 

Seeking Guidance. The best starting point for an officer or employee seeking advice on ethics-related issues or reporting potential violations of the Code will usually be his or her supervisor. However, if the conduct in question involves his or her supervisor, if the employee has reported the conduct in question to his or her supervisor and does not believe that he or she has dealt with it properly, or if the officer or employee does not feel that he or she can discuss the matter with his or her supervisor, the employee may raise the matter with the Compliance Officer.

 

Communication Alternatives. Any officer or employee may communicate with the Compliance Officer, or report potential violations of the Code, by any of the following methods:

 

By e-mail to [●] (anonymity cannot be maintained); or

 

In writing (which may be done anonymously as set forth below under “Anonymity”), addressed to the Compliance Officer, by U.S. mail to c/o reAlpha Tech Corp., [●].

 

Reporting Accounting and Similar Concerns. Any concerns or questions regarding any potential violations of the Code, any company policy or procedure or applicable law, rules or regulations that involves accounting, internal accounting controls, auditing or securities law matters will be directed to the Audit Committee or a designee of the Audit Committee in accordance with the procedures established by the Audit Committee for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters. Officers and employees may also communicate directly with the Audit Committee or its designee regarding such matters by the following methods (which may be done anonymously as set forth below under “Anonymity”):

 

By e-mail to [●] (anonymity cannot be maintained); or

 

In writing (which may be done anonymously as set forth below under “Anonymity”), addressed to the Compliance Officer, by U.S. mail to c/o reAlpha Tech Corp., [●].

 

Cooperation. Employees are expected to cooperate with the Company in any investigation of a potential violation of the Code, any other company policy or procedure, or any applicable law, rule or regulation.

 

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Misuse of Reporting Channels. Employees must not use these reporting channels in bad faith or in a false or frivolous manner or to report grievances that do not involve the Code or other ethics-related issues.

 

Director Communications. In addition to the foregoing methods, a director may also communicate concerns or seek advice with respect to this Code by contacting the Board through its Chairperson or the Governance Committee.

 

Anonymity

 

When reporting suspected violations of the Code, the Company prefers that officers and employees identify themselves to facilitate the Company’s ability to take appropriate steps to address the report, including conducting any appropriate investigation. However, the Company also recognizes that some people may feel more comfortable reporting a suspected violation anonymously.

 

If an officer or employee wishes to remain anonymous, he or she may do so, and the Company will use reasonable efforts to protect the confidentiality of the reporting person subject to applicable law, rule or regulation or to any applicable legal proceedings. In the event the report is made anonymously, however, the Company may not have sufficient information to look into or otherwise investigate or evaluate the allegations. Accordingly, persons who make reports anonymously should provide as much detail as is reasonably necessary to permit the Company to evaluate the matter(s) set forth in the anonymous report and, if appropriate, commence and conduct an appropriate investigation.

 

No Retaliation

 

The Company expressly forbids any retaliation against any officer or employee who, acting in good faith on the basis of a reasonable belief, reports suspected misconduct. Specifically, the Company will not discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass or in any other manner discriminate against, such an officer or employee in the terms and conditions of his or her employment. Any person who participates in any such retaliation is subject to disciplinary action, including termination.

 

Waivers and Amendments

 

No waiver of any provisions of the Code for the benefit of a director or an executive officer (which includes without limitation, for purposes of this Code, the Company’s principal executive, financial and accounting officers) shall be effective unless (i) approved by the Board or, if permitted, the Audit Committee, and (ii) if applicable, such waiver is promptly disclosed to the Company’s stockholders in accordance with applicable U.S. securities laws and/or the rules and regulations of the exchange or system on which the Company’s shares are traded or quoted, as the case may be.

 

Any waivers of the Code for other employees may be made by the Compliance Officer, the Board or, if permitted, the Governance Committee.

 

All amendments to the Code must be approved by the Board or the Governance Committee and, if applicable, must be promptly disclosed to the Company’s stockholders in accordance with applicable U.S. securities laws and the Stock Market Rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, as the case may be.

 

Adopted [●], 2023

 

 

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Exhibit 21.1

 

reAlpha Tech Corp. (fka reAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries   Jurisdiction of Organization   Percentage of Ownership
reAlpha LLC – Series 1   Texas   75%
reAlpha Acquisitions, LLC   Delaware   100%
reAlpha Acquisitions WF, LLC   Delaware   100%
reAlpha Tech Corp. (AMI)   Delaware   100%
reAlpha Acquisitions Churchill LLC   Delaware   100%
reAlpha LLC   Texas   100%
reAlpha Realty, LLC   Florida   100%
myAlphie, LLC   Florida   100%
MYALPHIE, LLC   Delaware   100%
reAlpha Homes   Ohio   100%
reAlpha 612 Jasmine Lane Inc.   Ohio   100%

 

 

 

Exhibit 23.1

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR

 

We consent to the use in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our report dated April 10, 2023, which includes an explanatory paragraph as the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, with respect to our audit of the consolidated financial statements of reAlpha Tech Corp. (f.k.a. ReAlpha Asset Management, Inc.) and Subsidiaries as of April 30, 2022 and 2021 and for the years then ended, which report appears in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

 

We further consent to the reference to us under the caption “Experts” in such Prospectus.

 

Columbus, Ohio

April 14, 2023

 

          Exhibit 107

 
Calculation of Filing Fee Tables

 

Form S-1
(Form Type)

 

reAlpha Tech Corp.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities

 

   Security
Type
  Security
Class
Title
  Fee
Calculation
or Carry
Forward
Rule
   Amount
Registered (2)
  

Proposed
Maximum
Offering
Price Per

Share

   Maximum
Aggregate
Offering
Price
   Fee Rate   Amount of
Registration
Fee (2)
 
                               
Fees to Be Paid  Equity  Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   (1)   41,666,554   $(1)  $2,533,326.48    0.000110200   $279.17 
Total              41,666,554                    $2,533,326.48        $279.17 

 

(1)Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(a) of the Securities Act. Given that there is no proposed maximum offering price per share of common stock, the registrant calculates the proposed maximum aggregate offering price, by analogy to Rule 457(f)(2), based on the book value per share of common stock the registrant registers of $0.0608 per share, which is calculated from its unaudited balance sheet as of January 31, 2023. Given that the registrant’s shares of common stock are not traded on an exchange or over-the-counter, the registrant did not use the market prices of its common stock in accordance with Rule 457(c).

 

(2)Represents 41,666,554 shares of the registrant’s common stock being registered for resale by our stockholders identified in this prospectus, or their permitted transferees, in connection with our direct listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.