UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015

o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________ to __________

Commission File Number: 333-165972

U-VEND, INC .
(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
22-3956444
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification
No.)
 
1507 7th STREET, #425
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA 90401
(Address of principal executive offices)

(800) 467-1496
 (Registrant’s telephone number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  x    No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  x    No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  o
Accelerated filer  o
Non-accelerated filer  o
(Do not check if smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  o  No  x

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, was 14,971,587, as of September 2, 2015.
 
 
 

 
 
U-VEND, INC.

INDEX
 
 
Page
   
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
 
   
Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
3
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
4
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
5
 
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
6
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
19
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
26
     
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION:
 
   
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
27
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
27
     
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
27
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
28
     
SIGNATURES
29
 

 
 

 

U-VEND, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
As of
 
             
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 60,409     $ 73,396  
Accounts receivable
    12,269       -  
Inventory (net)
    65,231       28,732  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    111,363       130,081  
Total current assets
    249,272       232,209  
                 
Noncurrent assets:
               
Property and equipment (net)
    740,345       675,772  
Security deposits
    15,343       7,171  
Deferred financing costs (net)
    59,990       73,139  
Intangible asset (net)
    303,801       347,201  
Goodwill
    642,340       642,340  
Total noncurrent assets
    1,761,819       1,745,623  
                 
Total assets
  $ 2,011,091     $ 1,977,832  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 229,734     $ 187,460  
Accrued expenses
    98,999       124,676  
Accrued interest
    118,490       90,797  
NHL sponsorship liability
    140,576       -  
Contingent consideration
    -       226,866  
Registration rights liability
    22,156       22,156  
Amounts due to officers
    523,004       380,442  
Senior convertible notes, net of discount
    343,256       319,014  
Promissory notes payable
    395,885       304,277  
Convertible notes payable, net of discount
    563,007       303,074  
Current capital lease obligation
    112,753       116,000  
Total current liabilities
    2,547,860       2,074,762  
                 
Noncurrent liabilities:
               
Contingent consideration
    -       246,423  
Capital lease obligation, net of discount
    235,688       280,959  
Warrant liabilities
    336,920       309,993  
Total noncurrent liabilities
    572,608       837,375  
                 
Total liabilities
    3,120,468       2,912,137  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
               
                 
Stockholders' deficiency:
               
Common stock, $.001 par value, 600,000,000 shares
               
authorized, 14,371,587  shares issued and outstanding
               
(10,151,390 - 2014)
    14,371       10,151  
Additional paid-in capital
    3,465,825       2,832,392  
Accumulated deficit
    (4,589,573 )     (3,776,848 )
Total stockholders' deficiency
    (1,109,377 )     (934,305 )
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficiency
  $ 2,011,091     $ 1,977,832  


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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U-VEND, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Unaudited
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
   
For the Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
June 30, 2014
   
June 30, 2015
   
June 30, 2014
 
                         
Revenue
  $ 224,463     $ 62,008     $ 349,212     $ 95,636  
                                 
Cost of revenue
    134,721       33,971       215,269       53,981  
                                 
Gross profit
    89,742       28,037       133,943       41,655  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling
    221,057       104,392       374,756       189,324  
General and administrative
    284,016       128,663       586,826       562,348  
Accretion and fair value adjustment of contingent consideration
    (223,173 )     -       (201,013 )     -  
      281,900       233,055       760,569       751,672  
                                 
Operating loss
    (192,158 )     (205,018 )     (626,626 )     (710,017 )
                                 
Other (income) expense, net
                               
(Gain) loss on the change in fair value of debt and warrant liabilities
    (10,709 )     316,361       (35,701 )     277,674  
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs
    63,157       131,302       114,953       235,081  
Interest expense
    76,467       34,149       122,806       54,434  
Gain on extinguishment of debt
    -       (111,716 )     -       (111,716 )
Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency
    820       -       (15,959 )     -  
      129,735       370,096       186,099       455,473  
                                 
Net loss
  $ (321,893 )   $ (575,114 )   $ (812,725 )   $ (1,165,490 )
                                 
Net loss per share- basic and diluted
  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.15 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
    13,790,225       7,989,722       12,246,112       7,672,590  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statement


 
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U-VEND, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Unaudited
 
             
   
For the Six Months Ended
 
             
   
June 30, 2015
   
June 30, 2014
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (812,725 )   $ (1,165,490 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
         
Stock based compensation
    12,840       62,110  
(Gain) loss on fair value of warrant liabilities
    (30,301 )     277,674  
Change in fair value of convertible debt
    (5,400 )     -  
Common shares issued for lease obligation
    21,146       -  
Common shares and warrants issued for services
    115,474       212,575  
Common shares issued to satisfy loan from lessor
     -       10,000  
Depreciation
    58,392       22,205  
Amortization of intangible assets
    43,400       43,399  
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs
    114,953       235,081  
Accretion and fair value adjustment of contingent consideration
    (201,013 )     -  
Unrealized gain on foreign currency
    (15,959 )     -  
Conversion of accrued interest to common stock
     -       500  
Gain on extinguishment of debt
    -       (111,716 )
(Increase) decrease in assets:
               
Accounts receivable
    (12,269 )     -  
Inventory
    (36,499 )     (8,026 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    10,546       2,251  
Increase in liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    216,134       149,015  
Accrued interest
    78,347       -  
Amount due to officers
    142,562       54,340  
Net cash used by operating activities
    (300,372 )     (216,082 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (7,115 )     (3,110 )
Acquisition of business
    -       11,132  
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities
    (7,115 )     8,022  
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from common stock warrant exercises
    40,000       23,660  
Proceeds from convertible notes, net of financing costs
    299,700       143,900  
Proceeds from promissory notes
    25,000       60,000  
Principal payments on promissory notes
    -       (2,754 )
Repayment of convertible note
    (70,200 )     -  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    294,500       224,806  
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash
    (12,987 )     16,746  
                 
Cash - beginning of period
    73,396       14,620  
                 
Cash - end of period
  $ 60,409     $ 31,366  
                 
Cash paid for :
               
Interest
  $ 11,841     $ 6,958  
                 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
Issuance of common shares for settlement of lease obligation
  $ 102,266     $ 23,923  
Debt discount related to warrant liability and beneficial conversion feature
  $ 7,127     $ 341,947  
Kiosks purchased with financing obligation
  $ 65,750     $ -  
Property financed with capital lease
  $ -     $ 271,572  
Conversion of senior convertible debt into common shares
  $ 5,000     $ -  
Equipment acquired in exchange for warrant liability
  $ 50,100     $ -  
Issuance of common shares to satisfy contingent consideration obligation
  $ 272,276     $ -  
Issuance of common stock warrants to satisfy accrued expense
  $ 60,000     $ -  
Issuance of common shares as debt financing cost
  $ 8,672     $ -  
Issuance of promissory note offsetting accrued expenses
  $ -     $ 57,807  
Acquisition of U-Vend, Inc, for issuance of shares and effective settlement of inter-company
  $       $  808,349  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements 

 

 
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U-VEND, INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
NOTE 1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company entered the business of developing, marketing and distributing various self-serve electronic kiosks and mall/airport co-branded islands throughout North America with the merger with U-Vend Canada, Inc. on January 7, 2014. The Company seeks to place its kiosks in high-traffic host locations such as big box stores, restaurants, malls, airports, casinos, universities, and colleges.  Currently, the Company leases, owns and operates their kiosks but intends to also provide the kiosks, through a distributor relationship, to the entrepreneur wanting to own their own business.

The Company’s vending kiosks incorporate advanced wireless technology, creative concepts, and ease of management.  Our kiosks have been designed to be tech-savvy and can be managed on line 24 hours a day/7 days a week, accepting traditional cash input as well as credit and debit cards.  Host locations and suppliers have been drawn to this distribution concept of product vending based on the advantages of reduced labor and lower product theft as compared to non-kiosk merchandising platforms. The Company takes a solutions development approach for the marketing of products through a variety of kiosk offerings.   Our approach to the market can include the addition of a digital LCD monitor to most makes and models in a kiosk program. This would allow us to offer digital advertising as a national and/or local loop basis and a corresponding additional revenue stream for the Company.  

Management's plans
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Company incurred a loss of $812,725 during the six months ended June 30, 2015, has incurred accumulated losses totaling $4,589,573, and has a working capital deficit of approximately $2,298,600 at June 30, 2015. These factors, among others, indicate that the Company may be unable to continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
 
The Company needs to raise additional financing to fund the Company’s operations for fiscal year 2015 to allow the Company to continue the development of its business plans and satisfy its obligations on a timely basis. Should additional financing not be available the Company will have to negotiate with its lenders to extend the repayment dates of its indebtedness. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully restructure its debt obligations in the event it fails to obtain additional financing.

On January 7, 2014, U-Vend, Inc. (formerly Internet Media Services, Inc.  (“IMS”)) entered into an Exchange of Securities Agreement with U-Vend Canada, Inc., and the shareholders of U-Vend Canada, Inc. (“U-Vend Canada”) The Company believes the merger with U-Vend Canada will provide it with business operations and also working capital.  The Company is in discussion to raise additional capital to execute on its current business plans.  There is no assurance that future financing arrangements will be successful or that the operating results of U-Vend, Inc. will yield sufficient cash flow to execute the Company’s business plans or satisfy its obligations.  The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.  
  
Basis of Presentation - The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, these statements 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, the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and related condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring items necessary for their fair presentation in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results expected for a full year. For further information regarding the Company’s accounting policies, please refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2014 included in the Company’s 10-K annual report filed with the SEC on April 15, 2015.

The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions.

Principles of Consolidation   - The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of U-Vend, Inc. (formerly Internet Media Services, Inc.), and the operations of U-Vend America, Inc., U-Vend Canada, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, U-Vend USA LLC. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 
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Inventory -   Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and cost is determined by the average cost method.  Inventory is made up of finished goods ice cream. The Company records inventory reserves for spoilage and product losses. The reserve for spoilage and product losses amounted to $7,500 as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Property and Equipment - Property and equipment are stated at cost.   Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.  Depreciation is provided using the straight line method over the estimated useful life of the assets.  Electronic kiosks and related equipment have estimated useful lives between five and seven years. Depreciation expense amounted to $27,950 and $58,392, respectively in the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015. Depreciation expense amounted to $14,287 and $22,205, respectively for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. 

Long lived assets, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Long lived assets, identifiable intangibles assets and goodwill are reviewed periodically for impairment or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that full recoverability of net asset balances through future cash flows is in question. With respect to goodwill, the Company tests for impairment on an annual basis or in interim periods if an event occurs or circumstances change that may indicate the fair value is below its carrying amount. Factors that could trigger an impairment review, include the following: (a) significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (b) significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business; and (c) significant negative industry or economic trends.

Assessment for possible impairment is based on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of the long-lived asset from the expected future pre-tax cash flows. The expected future pre-tax cash flows are estimated based on historical experience, knowledge and market data. Estimates of future cash flows require the Company to make assumptions and to apply judgment, including forecasting future sales, capital investments and expenses and estimating the useful lives of assets. If the expected future cash flows related to the long-lived assets are less than the assets’ carrying value, an impairment charge is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value.

When performing our evaluation of goodwill for impairment, if we conclude qualitatively that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the two-step impairment test is not required. If we are unable to reach this conclusion, then we would perform the two-step impairment test. Initially, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared to its carrying amount. To the extent the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit; we are required to perform a second step, as this is an indication that the reporting unit goodwill may be impaired. In this step, we compare the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill and recognize a charge for impairment to the extent the carrying value exceeds the implied fair value. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets (recognized and unrecognized) and liabilities of the reporting unit in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation. The residual fair value after this allocation is the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill.

There are inherent assumptions and estimates used in developing future cash flows requiring management judgment in applying these assumptions and estimates to the analysis of identifiable intangibles and asset impairment including projecting revenues, interest rates and the cost of capital. Many of the factors used in assessing fair value are outside our control and it is reasonably likely that assumptions and estimates will change in future periods. These changes can result in future impairments. In the event our planning assumptions were modified resulting in impairment to our assets, the associated expense would be included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, which could materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Management's forecasts of future earnings are largely dependent on future cash infusion or incremental borrowing to fund our projected growth as well as current operations. If our business plans result in significant delays in implementation and sales of our products are not in alignment with our projections, a future impairment charge could result for a portion or all of the goodwill noted previously.  
 
Common Shares Issued and Earnings Per Share - Common shares issued are recorded based on the value of the shares issued or consideration received, including cash, services rendered or other non-monetary assets, whichever is more readily determinable. The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share reflect the actual weighted average of shares issued and outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed including the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential shares had been issued. In a loss period, the calculation for basic and diluted earnings per share is considered to be the same, as the impact of potential common shares is anti-dilutive.

As of June 30, 2015, there were approximately 43.2 million (40.7 million at June 30, 2014) shares potentially issuable under convertible debt agreements, options, warrants and contingent shares that could dilute basic earnings per share in the future that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive to the Company’s losses during the periods presented.

 
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1 for 200 stock split and change in trading symbol effective May 16, 2014 - On January 7, 2014, the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock voted in favor of a corporate resolution authorizing the reverse split of its common stock (“Reverse Split”) on the basis of one share of common stock for each 200 shares of common stock. On April 10, 2014 our Board of Directors approved the one for 200 reverse stock split, the change of our corporate name to U-Vend, Inc. and the new trading symbol of UVND.  We received the authorization from FINRA to effect these events as of May 16, 2014. We have prepared the financial, share and per share information included in this quarterly report on a post-split basis.  There were no changes to the authorized amount of shares or par value as a result of this reverse split. 

Preferred Stock Authorized - The Company has authorization for   “blank check” preferred stock, which could be issued with voting, liquidation, dividend and other rights superior to common stock. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there are 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized, and no shares issued or outstanding.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments -   Financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, derivative warrant liabilities, promissory notes payable, capital lease obligation, contingent consideration liability, convertible notes payables, and senior convertible notes payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for these financial instruments, except for derivative warrant liabilities, contingent consideration liability, convertible notes payable and senior convertible notes payable, since they are short term in nature or they are payable on demand.  The senior convertible notes and the convertible notes payable are recorded at face value net of any unamortized discounts, based upon the number of underlying convertible shares. The fair value was estimated using the trading price on June 30, 2015 since the underlying shares are trading in an active observable market, the fair value measurement qualifies as a level 1 input. Certain convertible notes payable are recorded at fair value at June 30, 2015. (See Note 4).  The determination of the fair value of the derivative warrant liabilities and contingent consideration liability include unobservable inputs and is therefore categorized as a Level 3 measurement. Changes in unobservable inputs may result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FASB ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement” establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). These tiers include:

·
Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets;

·
Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and

·
Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

Derivative Financial Instruments The Company evaluates its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. Certain warrants issued by the Company have a “down round provision” and as a result the warrants are classified as derivative liabilities for accounting purposes. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair market value and then is revalued at each reporting date, with changes in fair value reported in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risks.

Share-Based Compensation Expense – The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of FASB ASC 718 “Stock Compensation.”  This statement requires the Company to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award.  That cost is recognized over the period in which the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, which is usually the vesting period. In accordance with FASB ASC 505 “Equity”, the measurement date for the non-forfeitable awards to nonemployees that vest immediately is the date the award is issued.

Revenue Recognition -     The Company has 118 electronic kiosks installed; 55 in the greater Chicago, Illinois area and 63 in the southern California area. The Company had no revenue in the southern California area during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The Company began its installation of kiosks in the southern California region during the fourth quarter of 2014. Revenue is recognized at the time each vending transaction occurs, the payment method is approved and the product is disbursed from the machine.

Reclassifications -   Certain prior period amounts in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the results of operations or cash flows for the periods presented.
 
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Accounting Pronouncements – FASB ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.  This ASU requires inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value.  FASB ASU 2015-11 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with prospective application required.  Early adoption is permitted.  The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this ASU on the condensed consolidated financial statements. 
 
 
NOTE 2. MERGER WITH U-VEND CANADA, INC.

On January 7, 2014, the Company entered into an Exchange of Securities Agreement with U-Vend Canada, Inc. (“U-Vend Canada”). Pursuant to the agreement, which was amended on April 30, 2014 effective as of January 7, 2014, the Company acquired all the outstanding shares of U-Vend Canada in exchange for 3,500,000 newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. Certain shareholders of U-Vend Canada were granted the right to earn up to an additional 4,522,850 shares of the Company’s common stock subject to certain earn-out provisions based on targeted revenue achievement in 2014 and 2015.  In connection with this agreement, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,354,111 shares of Common Stock as compensation to the Chief Executive Officer and advisors for their services in connection with the transaction contemplated by the merger agreement. The Company issued 389,520 shares of common stock to its Chief Executive Officer. The Company incurred approximately $264,000 in broker, advisory and professional fees associated with the merger.
 
U.S. GAAP, requires that for each business combination, one of the combining entities shall be identified as the acquirer and the existence of a controlling financial interest shall be used to identify the acquirer in a business combination.  In a business combination effected primarily by exchanging equity interests, the acquirer is usually the entity that issues its equity interests. In accordance with FASB ASC 805 “Business Combinations”, if a business combination has occurred, but it is not clear which of the combining entities is the acquirer, U.S. GAAP requires considering additional factors in making that determination.  These factors include the relative voting rights of the combined entity, the composition of the governing body of the combined entity, the composition of senior management in the combined entity and the relative size of the combining entities, among other factors.
 
Based on the aforementioned and after taking in consideration all the relevant facts and circumstances, management came to the conclusion that U-Vend, Inc. (formerly Internet Media Services, Inc.), as the legal acquirer was also the accounting acquirer in the transaction.  As a result, the merger has been accounted for as a business combination in accordance with the FASB ASC 805.  Under the guidance, consideration, including contingent consideration and the assets and liabilities of U-Vend Canada were recorded at their estimated fair value on the date of the acquisition.  The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values was recorded as goodwill.
 
Purchase Price - The consideration for the merger consisted of 3,500,000 shares of U-Vend, Inc. common stock valued at $490,000 plus estimated contingent consideration valued at $246,568 which were reduced for a discount on restrictions as described below and effective settlement of intercompany payable from U-Vend Canada, Inc. to U-Vend, Inc.  The shares of U-Vend, Inc. common stock were valued at $0.14 per share which represents the split adjusted market price of the shares on January 6, 2014.

Contingent Consideration -  The Agreement allows for an earn-out based on 2014 and 2015 gross revenue targets. In the event that consolidated gross revenue during the calendar year 2014 exceeds $1,000,000 then the Company shall issue to Paul Neelin and Diane Hope, allocated to them on an equal basis and no other U-Vend Canada shareholders, an additional 2,261,425 shares of common stock.  In addition, in the event that consolidated gross revenue exceeds $2,000,000 during the calendar year 2015, the Company shall issue to Paul Neelin and Diane Hope, allocated to them on an equal basis and no other U-Vend Canada shareholders, an additional 2,261,425 shares of common stock.  These conditional shares are issued solely to Paul Neelin and Diane Hope in order to restore their ownership of the total shares issued for consideration to their approximate pre-merger ownership in U-Vend Canada.  In the event that consolidated gross revenue equals not less than 80% nor more than 99% of the $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 gross amounts described above, then the Company shall issue to Paul Neelin and Diane Hope and no other U-Vend Canada shareholders, allocated to them on an equal basis, additional shares of common stock computed by determining the percentage of gross revenue achieved relative to the target revenues described above. Any shortfall or overage of shares measured in 2014 can be combined to the actual revenue earned in 2015 to earn the maximum shares in the earn-out provision.  The issuance of the earn-out shares is conditional on U-Vend, Inc. providing access to a minimum level of financing needed to achieve the earn-out gross revenues.  In the event that the gross revenue targets are not obtained and the minimum level of financing was not provided during the respective period, then at the end of each period Paul Neelin and Diane Hope shall receive the additional shares described above.

 
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During the first quarter of 2015, the Company’s board of directors recommended that the first year earn-out of 2,261,425 shares of common stock be paid equally between Paul Neelin and Diane Hope as the Company did not receive the anticipated level of financing. During the second quarter of 2015, the Company issued the 2,261,425 shares to Paul Neelin and Diane Hope.

At June 30, 2015 the condensed consolidated balance sheet reflects no liability for contingent consideration as the Company believes the level of financing has been achieved and does not believe that these revenue targets will be achieved. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, the Company reversed the liability for contingent consideration in the amount of $201,013, resulting in non-cash operating income reflected in the Statement of Operations.  At December 31, 2014, the condensed consolidated balance sheet reflects a total contingent consideration liability of $473,289.

Allocation of Purchase Price -  The purchase price was determined in accordance with the accounting treatment of the merger as a business combination in accordance with FASB ASC 805.  Under the guidance, the fair value of the consideration was determined and the assets and liabilities of the acquired business, U-Vend Canada, have been recorded at their fair values at the date of the acquisition.  The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values has been recorded as goodwill.
 
The fair value of the common stock issued to the former shareholders of U-Vend Canada is based on the adjusted split price of $0.14 share price of the Company's common stock as of the close of business on January 6, 2014. The contingent consideration represented by the earn-out shares were also measured using a split adjusted price of $0.14 per share, discounted for the probability that the shares will be issued in the future upon achievement of the revenue targets defined.
 
Consideration :
     
Fair value of 3,500,000 shares of common stock issued at $0.14 on January 7, 2014  
 
$
490,000
 
Fair value of 4,522,850 shares of common stock measured  at $0.14, discounted for the probability of achievement  
   
246,568
 
     
736,568
 
Discount for restrictions
   
(103,118
)
Effective settlement of intercompany payable due to U-Vend, Inc.
   
174,899
 
Total purchase price
 
$
808,349
 
 
The allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as the date of the acquisition is presented in the table below.  This allocation is based upon valuations using management’s estimates and assumptions.  The Company allocated $434,000 of the purchase price to intangible assets relating to the operating agreement with Mini Melts USA, which management estimates has a life of five years. Amortization expense amounted to $86,800 in 2014 and is estimated to be $86,800 in 2015 and in each of the succeeding years until fully amortized in December 2018. The Company initially recognized a $164,920 deferred tax liability associated with the increase in book basis of the acquired tangible and intangible assets. During the final accounting for the merger, it was determined that the deferred tax liability reflecting the book and tax basis of the acquired assets would be $75,000. As a result the deferred tax liability and the related goodwill were adjusted by $89,920 during the measurement period. The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price for the acquisition of U-Vend Canada.

Cash
 
$
11,132
   
Inventory
   
15,253
   
Prepaid expense
   
350
   
Property and equipment
   
232,835
   
Security deposits
   
6,631
   
Intangible assets- Operating Agreement
   
434,000
   
Goodwill
   
642,340
   
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
(135,634)
   
 Notes payable
   
(170,517)
   
Capital lease obligations
   
(153,041)
   
Deferred tax liability
   
(75,000)
   
Total purchase price
 
$
808,349
   
 
 
 
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NOTE 3. SENIOR CONVERTIBLE NOTES

The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement ("SPA") dated June 18, 2013 with Cobrador Multi-Strategy Partners, LP (“Investor” or "Cobrador") pursuant to Cobrador provided an aggregate of $400,000 financing through senior convertible notes and warrants. The financing and the related terms were dependent on several conditions including the Company's merger with U-Vend Canada, which was completed on January 7, 2014, and the Company effecting certain changes in its capital structure (see Note 1 regarding 1 for 200 reverse stock split).

As of June 30, 2015, total outstanding Senior Convertible Notes had a face value of $372,500 and is presented net of unamortized debt discounts of $29,244, resulting in a carrying amount of $343,256. As of December 31, 2014, total outstanding Senior Convertible Notes had a face value of $377,500 and are presented net of unamortized debt discounts of $58,486, resulting in a carrying value of $319,014. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, Cobrador converted $5,000 of outstanding principal at $0.05 per share into 100,000 common shares.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded $14,621 and $29,242, respectively as amortization of debt discount on the senior convertible notes. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded $99,584 and $168,344, respectively as amortization of debt discount on the senior convertible notes. As of June 30, 2015, the Company received extensions from Cobrador on the due dates for interest payments on $377,500 of outstanding senior convertible notes with maturity dates extended to December 31, 2015.

The debt conversion price is subject to certain anti-dilution protection; for example, if the Company issues shares for a consideration less than the applicable conversion price, the conversion price is reduced to such amount. When the notes were issued, Cobrador agreed to restrict its ability to convert the Senior Convertible Notes and receive shares of the Company if the number of shares of common stock beneficially held by the lender and its affiliates in the aggregate after such conversion exceeds 4.99% of the then outstanding shares of common stock. On May 5, 2015, the Company and Cobrador agreed to amend the convertible notes, including the notes issued in connection with 2014 and 2015 SPA, to allow the Cobrador to hold in excess of 4.99% with 61 days written notice of such intent to the Company.
 
The Warrants issued have a “down round provision” and as a result, warrants issued in connection with the senior convertible notes are classified as derivative liabilities for accounting purposes. The derivative warrant liabilities are marked to market at each balance sheet date. The fair value of the outstanding warrants issued in connection with this SPA aggregate $274,959 as of June 30, 2015. The fair value of the warrants was determined based on the consideration of the enterprise value of the Company, the limited market of the shares issuable under the agreement and the Monte Carlo modeling valuations using volatility assumptions. Due to certain unobservable inputs in the fair value calculations of the warrants, derivative warrant liabilities are classified as Level 3.
 
The Company and the Investor entered into a registration rights agreement covering the registration of common stock underlying the Senior Convertible Notes and the Warrants. The Company was required to file a registration statement within 120 days after completion of the acquisition of U-Vend Canada and meet an effectiveness deadline of 165 days after the closing date of the acquisition, 195 days if the Securities and Exchange Commission provides comment. If the Company failed to comply with the terms of the registration rights agreement, the Investor would be entitled to an amount in cash equal to one percent (1%) of the Investor’s original principal amount stated in each Senior Convertible Note on the date of the failure and monthly thereafter until failure is cured and all registration rights have been paid. The terms of this registration rights agreement do not limit the maximum potential consideration (including shares) to be transferred. The Company met the filing and effectiveness criteria, (as extended by the Investor on April 8, 2014), on November 21, 2014 which resulted in a penalty of $14,234 which is reflected as a liability at June 30, 2015.  The Investor has extended the due day for this payment until December 31, 2015. The Company believes no additional liability will be incurred under this agreement as the underlying shares are now eligible for sale in accordance with Rule 144.

Financing costs associated with the Senior Secured Convertible Note and certain of the Subordinated Convertible Notes payable (see Note 4) are included in deferred financing costs on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.  These costs are amortized over the term of the respective notes. Amortization of financing costs in the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $16,438 and $34,632, respectively. Amortization of financing costs in the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $12,400 and $21,525, respectively.

2014 Gain on extinguishment of debt
During the second quarter of 2014, the Company and Cobrador entered into an agreement to extend the maturity of certain of the notes issued in 2013. Accordingly, Cobrador consented to the extension of the maturity dates of the notes dated June 18, 2013 and August 21, 2013 to December 26, 2014.

 
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During the second quarter of 2014, certain of the terms of certain of the Cobrador notes were modified.  The notes issued on June 18, 2013, August 21, 2013 and October 17, 2013 each of which had a conversion price of $0.20 per share and were convertible into 750,000 shares of common stock were amended and reissued as notes convertible into 3,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion price of $0.05 per share, subject to an adjustment with a minimum adjusted conversion price of $0.03 per share. In connection with the reissued notes, the Company amended the warrants that had been granted in connection with the originally issued note agreements dated June 18, 2013, August 21, 2013 and October 17, 2013. Series A warrants totaling 1.125 million with an exercise price of $0.20 per share and Series B warrants totaling 1.125 million with an exercise price of $0.24 per shares were amended and reissued.  The 4.5 million reissued Series A warrants have an exercise price of $0.05 per share and the 4.5 million reissued Series B warrants have an exercise price of $0.06 per share. For all 2013 and 2014 Cobrador notes the Series A warrants were amended to increase the term from 15 months to 24 months.  The Series B term remained at 5 years. The amendment and reissuance of the three notes and warrants has been accounted for as an extinguishment of the original notes and warrants and the reissuance of the replacement notes and warrants. The Company recognized a gain of approximately $122,000 on extinguishment of debt in the six month period ended June 30, 2014, resulting from changes to the terms of the Cobrador notes, as described above which is reflected in gain on extinguishment of debt in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.  

Also, during the second quarter of 2014, the Company issued three senior convertible notes, in addition to the reissued notes described above, to the Investor in the aggregate principal amount of $70,000 along with Series A and Series B warrants ("Warrants") to the Investor to acquire shares of common stock in the Company. The SPA, Senior Convertible Notes, Warrants and other ancillary agreements with the Investor are referred to as the “Financing Agreement.” Each Senior Convertible Note under the Financing Agreement is for a term of one year and bears interest at 7% payable in cash or shares of the Company's common stock, and provides for an increase in the rate of interest if there is a default as defined in the Financing Agreement. The debt issued during the second quarter of 2014 can be converted into shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion price of $0.05 per share, subject to an adjustment with a minimum adjusted conversion price of $0.03 per share. In connection with the notes issued in the second quarter of 2014, the Company issued the Investor 2.1 million Series A warrants with an exercise price of $0.05 per share and 2.1 million Series B warrants with an exercise price of $0.06 per share in connection with this debt under previously described terms.


NOTE 4. CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE

2015 Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) with 9.5% Convertible Notes and Warrants
On May 11, 2015, the Company entered into a non-binding term sheet with Cobrador Multi-Strategy Partners, LP for up to $1 million in senior secured convertible notes with a twelve month term and 9.5% annual interest rate payable quarterly in cash or at 15% if paid in restricted stock. The agreement allows for a debt conversion price of $0.30 per common share and the issuance of warrants equal to 50% of the convertible shares in the underlying notes. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.40 per share and a five year term from the date of grant. The Company and Cobrador finalized the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Notes and Warrant Agreements on August 17, 2015.

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company issued six 9.5% subordinated convertible notes aggregating $256,000 in connection with this agreement with maturity dates ranging from April 2016 through June 2016. The principal on these notes is convertible into common shares at the rate of $0.30 per share.  In connection with these borrowings, the Company granted a total of 426,667 warrants with an exercise price of $0.40 per share and 5 year terms.  The Company allocated the $5,036 of proceeds received to debt discount based on the computed fair value of the convertible notes and warrants issued.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded $816 as amortization of debt discount on the 2015 SPA subordinated convertible notes.

The Warrants issued have a “down round provision” and as a result, warrants issued in connection with the senior convertible notes are classified as derivative liabilities for accounting purposes. The derivative warrant liabilities are marked to market at each balance sheet date. The fair value of the outstanding warrants issued in connection with this SPA aggregate $4,870 as of June 30, 2015. The fair value of the warrants was determined based on the consideration of the enterprise value of the Company, the limited market of the shares issuable under the agreement and the Monte Carlo modeling valuations using volatility assumptions. Due to certain unobservable inputs in the fair value calculations of the warrants, derivative warrant liabilities are classified as Level 3.

The debt conversion price on the 2015 subordinated convertible notes are subject to certain anti-dilution protection; for example, if the Company issues shares for a consideration less than the applicable conversion price, the conversion price is reduced to such amount. The lenders agreed to restrict their ability to convert the subordinated convertible note and receive shares of the Company if the number of shares of common stock beneficially held by the lenders and its affiliates in the aggregate after such conversion exceeds 9.99% of the then outstanding shares of common stock. However, this limitation does not preclude the lenders from converting notes payable into common stock after selling shares owned into the market. The Company has provided for piggy-back registration rights on any registration statement covering 110% of the maximum number of shares underlying these notes and warrants. The subordinated convertible promissory notes are secured by substantially all assets of the Company with the exception of lease equipment obligations and is subordinate to indebtedness with institutions or non-commercial lenders.

 
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Financing costs of $29,152 were incurred with the issuance of the 2015 Convertible Notes and are included in deferred financing costs on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2015.  These costs are amortized over the term of the respective notes. Amortization of these financing costs in the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $4,664.

2014 Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) with 10% Convertible Notes and Warrants
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company issued four 10% subordinated convertible notes: $25,000 is due and payable on January 19, 2016, $10,000 is due and payable on February 12, 2016, $10,000 is due and payable on February 19, 2016 and $25,000 is due and payable on March 10, 2016. The principal on these notes is convertible into common shares at the rate of $0.30 per share. In connection with these borrowings, the Company granted a total of 116,668 warrants with an exercise price of $0.35 per share and 5 year terms.  The Company allocated the $1,441 of proceeds received to debt discount based on the computed fair value of the convertible notes and warrants issued. The warrants issued in connection with these notes have a “down round provision” and as a result, are classified as derivative liabilities for accounting purposes.

During 2014, the Company issued four 10% subordinated convertible notes: $75,000 is due and payable on August 25, 2015, $50,000 is due and payable on August 13, 2015, $10,000 is due and payable on October 30, 2015 and $11,000 is due and payable on December 12, 2015.  The principal on these notes is convertible into common shares at the rate of $0.30 per share.  In connection with these borrowings the Company granted a total of 243,334 warrants with an exercise price of $0.35 per share and five year terms. The warrants issued have a “down round provision” and as a result are classified as derivative liabilities for accounting purposes.

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, outstanding subordinated convertible notes had a face value of $216,000 and $146,000 and are presented net of unamortized debt discounts of $4,899 and $27,277 resulting in a carrying amount of $211,101 and $118,723, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 the Company recorded $12,008 and $23,819, respectively, as amortization of debt discount on the 2014 SPA subordinated convertible notes. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, there was no amortization of debt discount on the 2015 SPA subordinated convertible notes. The fair value of the warrant liability related to subordinated convertible notes was $4,109 as of June 30, 2015.

The debt conversion price on the 2014 subordinated convertible notes are subject to certain anti-dilution protection; for example, if the Company issues shares for a consideration less than the applicable conversion price, the conversion price is reduced to such amount. The lenders agreed to restrict their ability to convert the subordinated convertible note and receive shares of the Company if the number of shares of common stock beneficially held by the lenders and its affiliates in the aggregate after such conversion exceeds 4.99% of the then outstanding shares of common stock. However, this limitation does not preclude the lenders from converting notes payable into common stock after selling shares owned into the market. The Company has provided for piggy-back registration rights on any registration statement covering 110% of the maximum number of shares underlying these notes and warrants. The subordinated convertible promissory notes are secured by substantially all assets of the Company with the exception of lease equipment obligations and is subordinate to indebtedness with institutions or non-commercial lenders.

Financing costs of $14,321 were incurred with the issuance of the convertible notes and are included in deferred financing costs in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2015.  These costs are amortized over the term of the respective notes. Amortization of these financing costs in the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $3,580 and $6,357, respectively.


KBM Worldwide, Inc. Securities Purchase Agreement
On December 30, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $50,000 as a result of the Securities Purchase Agreement with KBM Worldwide Inc. (“KBM”) for the sale of a Convertible Note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $54,000.  The principal advanced under the Note includes $4,000 in fees incurred by KBM related to the transaction. The KBM Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 19, 2014 (“the SPA”), bears interest at the rate of 8% per annum.  In connection with the SPA the Company is required to reserve a sufficient number of shares of its common stock (“the Common Stock”) for issuance upon full conversion of the Note in accordance with the terms thereof.  The initial amount of shares reserved in connection with the SPA and underlying Note was 2,500,000 shares. The Company incurred approximately $4,000 financing costs in connection with the note issuance that are fully expensed as of June 30, 2015.

On April 17, 2015, the Company prepaid and retired the KBM note in the amount of $70,200. The Note, as described above, included a prepayment option which resulted the Company incurring a 30% prepayment premium of the principal amount ($16,200).  In addition, the Company paid $1,278 in accrued interest.  No amounts remain outstanding and payable to the holder of the Note subsequent to this payment. No shares of the Company stock were issued to the Note holder.   During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded a $5,400 gain on fair value of debt based upon the repayment date to a total fair value of $70,200. The fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheet was $75,600 at December 31, 2014.

 
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Under FASB ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity,” the Company determined the Notes were liabilities reported at fair value because the Notes may be settled by conversion into a variable number of common shares at fixed monetary amount, known at inception. The Notes were subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting period, with changes in fair value being recognized in earnings. The fair value of the Notes is measured by calculating possible outcomes of conversion to common shares and repayment of the Notes, then weighting the probability of each possible outcome according to management’s estimates. The fair value measurement is classified as a Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy.
 
U-Vend Canada Convertible Notes
The Company has two convertible 18% notes, payable in Canadian dollars that were acquired in connection with the U-Vend Canada merger on January 7, 2014. As of June 30, 2015 these convertible notes have a carrying value of $100,125.  These convertible promissory notes reached maturity on July 26, 2014 and September 14, 2014 and are currently due.  The note holders have the option of debt conversion at the lesser of 80% of the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of maturity, conversion at $1.00 per share or cash repayment. The note holders continue to evaluate these options, as defined in the debt agreement, including extension of the debt maturity date. The fair value of the two convertible notes is measured by calculating possible outcomes of conversion to common shares and repayment of the Notes, then weighting the probability of each possible outcome according to management’s estimates.   The fair value measurement is classified as a Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded an unrealized loss on foreign currency related to these notes and the related accrued interest of $820 and an unrealized gain of $15,959 during the six months ended June 30, 2015. No unrealized foreign currency gains or losses were recorded in the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.

Promissory Notes Payable
During the first quarter of 2015, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note in the amount of $25,000 with an interest rate of 10% due and payable on with an original maturity date of June 30, 2015.  The lender has agreed to extend the maturity of his note to December 31, 2015. Effective with this maturity extension the interest rate was increased to 12% effective July 1, 2015.

During 2014, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note to a former employee of U-Vend Canada.  The original amount of this note was $10,512 has a term of 3 years and accrues interest at 17% per annum.  The total principal outstanding on this promissory note at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $6,235.

During 2014, the Company issued a $10,000 unsecured promissory note due and originally payable on November 30, 2014.  In connection with this borrowing the Company granted 41,667 warrants with an exercise price of $0.24 per share and a 2 year term.  The Company valued the warrants at fair value of $1,970 reflecting a debt discount on the promissory note. The carrying value of this note at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $10,000.  The Company and the lender agreed to a revised maturity date on this promissory note and has extended the maturity to December 31, 2015.  In connection with this new repayment date, the interest rate on the promissory note have been modified to 9.5%.
 
During 2014, the Company issued a $40,000 unsecured promissory note with a 10% interest rate and a maturity of December 19, 2015.

2014 Perkin Industries, LLC Equipment Financing
On October 23, 2014, the Company entered into a 24 month equipment financing agreement with Perkin Industries, LLC (“the Lender”) for equipment and working capital in the amount of $250,000 with an annual interest rate of 15%. The assets financed consisted of self-service electronic kiosks, freezers, coin and inventory were placed in service in the Company’s southern California region.  The Company is obligated to pay interest only in accordance with the agreement on a monthly basis over the term of the agreement. The agreement includes a put/call option that allows the Lender to put 50% of the equipment back or the Company to call for $125,000 at the end of year one. If the year one put and/or call is exercised, the monthly interest-only payment under the agreement is reduced by 50%.  At the end of year two, the Lender shall have the option to put the remaining 50% of the equipment back to the Company or the Company to call for $125,000. If the year one put /or call is not exercised by either party, the Lender shall be permitted to put 100% of the equipment back to the Company for $250,000.  The Lender received 200,000 warrants with an exercise price of $0.35 per share and a term of three years in connection with this financing which was recorded as a debt discount and derivative warrant liability due to the “down round provision” in the amount of $2,471.  The carrying value on this financing is $249,280, net of $720 in debt discount at June 30, 2015 and $248,044, net of $1,956 in debt discount at December 31, 2014.

2015 Perkin Industries, LLC Equipment Financing
On January 8, 2015, the Company entered into a 24 month equipment financing agreement with Perkin Industries, LLC (“the Lender”) for equipment in the amount of $65,750 with an annual interest rate of 15%. The assets financed consisted of self-service electronic kiosks were placed in service in the Company’s southern California region.  The Company is obligated to pay interest only in accordance with the agreement on a monthly basis over the term of the agreement. The agreement includes a put/call option that allows the Lender at the end of year one to put 50% of the equipment back to the Company or the Company to call for $32,875. If the year one put and/or call is exercised, the monthly interest-only payment under the agreement is reduced by 50%.  At the end of year two, the Lender shall have the option to put the remaining 50% of the equipment back to the Company or the Company to put for $32,875. If the year one put /or call is not exercised by either party, the Lender shall be permitted to put 100% of the equipment back to the Company for $65,750.  The Lender received 52,600 warrants with an exercise price of $0.35 per share and a term of three years in connection with this financing which was recorded as a debt discount and derivative warrant liability due to the “down round provision” in the amount of $650. The carrying value of this financing is $65,370, net of $380 debt discount at June 30, 2015.

 
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The fair value of the warrant liability related to 2014 and 2015 Perkin equipment financing obligations was $2,882 as of June 30, 2014. Total amortization of debt discount related to 2014 and 2015 Perkin equipment financing during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $726 and $1,506, respectively.
 
NOTE 5. CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS

In connection with the merger on January 7, 2014, the Company acquired the capital assets and outstanding lease obligations of U-Vend Canada.  In 2013, the Company and U-Vend Canada jointly entered into a term sheet dated October 15, 2013 with a financing company (“Lessor”) to provide for equipment lease financing in the aggregate amount of $1 million. All amounts borrowed under the lease financing agreement are secured by the leased equipment. The Company will use this financing to acquire certain equipment to be used in direct income producing activities. Since the inception of this lease financing agreement, the Company has acquired leased equipment for $465,500 pursuant to financing by the Lessor. As per the terms of the agreement with the Lessor, the Company is obligated to pay annual lease payments as summarized below and also buy the equipment from the Lessor at the lease maturity in 2017. Accordingly, the lease has been treated as a capital lease.

The following schedule provides minimum future rental payments required as of June 30, 2015, under capital leases which have a remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year:
 
2015
   
102,266
 
2016
   
126,822
 
2017
   
25,831
 
Total minimum lease payments
   
254,919
 
Guaranteed residual value
   
206,833
 
     
461,752
 
Less: Amount represented interest
   
(81,031
)
Present value of minimum lease payments and guaranteed residual value
   
380,721
 
Less: Current portion of capital lease obligations
   
(112,753
)
Long term capital lease obligations and guaranteed residual value
   
267,968
 
Less: Unamortized debt discount on capital leases
   
(32,280
)
Long term capital lease obligations and guaranteed residual value, net
 
$
235,688
 
 
Equipment held under capital leases at June 30, 2015 had a cost of $465,500 and accumulated depreciation of $98,713.

The Company and the Lessor entered into a registration rights agreement covering the registration of 110% of common stock underlying the Warrants. The Company was required to file a registration statement within 45 days after completion of the acquisition of U-Vend Canada and meet an effectiveness deadline of 90 days after the closing date of the acquisition, 120 days if the Securities and Exchange Commission provides comment.  The Company met the filing and effectiveness criteria, as extended by the Lessor on April 2014, on November 21, 2014 which resulted in a penalty of $7,922 which is reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.  The Lessor has extended the due day for this payment until December 31, 2015. The Company believes no additional liability will be incurred under this agreement as the underlying shares are now eligible for sale in accordance with Rule 144.
 
 
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NOTE 6. STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY

The Company has authorized shares of common stock of 600,000,000 shares. 
 
   
Shares Outstanding
   
Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-in Capital
   
Accumulated Deficit
   
Total Stockholders’ Deficiency
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
   
10,151,390
   
$
10,151
   
$
2,832,392
   
$
(3,776,848)
   
$
(934,305)
 
Stock based compensation
   
-
     
-
     
12,840
     
-
     
12,840
 
Shares issued for services
   
655,000
     
655
     
114,819
     
-
     
115,474
 
Shares issued on debt conversion
   
100,000
     
100
     
4,900
     
-
     
5,000
 
Common shares issued for capital lease obligation
   
578,772
     
579
     
122,813
     
-
     
123,392
 
Warrants exercised
   
625,000
     
625
     
39,375
     
-
     
40,000
 
Shares issued on earn of contingent consideration
   
2,261,425
     
2,261
     
270,014
     
-
     
272,275
 
Warrants issued for services
   
-
     
-
     
68,672
     
-
     
68,672
 
Net loss
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(812,725)
     
(812,725)
 
Balance at June 30, 2015
   
14,371,587
   
$
14,371
   
$
3,465,825
   
$
(4,589,573)
   
$
(1,109,377)
 
 
The fair value of warrants outstanding at June 30, 2015 has been determined based on the consideration of the enterprise value of the Company, the limited market of the shares issuable under the agreement and modeling of the Monte Carlo simulation using multiple volatility assumptions. Warrants issued in and prior to 2012 are significantly out of the money and diluted therefore, management has deemed the fair value of these to be de minimis. Due to certain unobservable inputs in the fair value calculations of the warrants, derivative warrant liabilities are classified as Level 3.

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, 125,000 common stock warrants were exercised at $0.12 per share resulting in cash proceeds of $15,000 to the Company.  Also during this period, 500,000 common stock warrants were exercised at $0.05 per share resulting in cash proceeds of $25,000 to the Company.  As of June 30, 2015, unrecognized compensation cost related to option grants amounted to approximately $10,800 and will be recognized over the next 12 months. Also during this period 112,000 warrants expired unexercised.

At June 30, 2015 the Company had the following warrant securities outstanding:

   
Warrants
   
Exercise Price
 
Expiration
2011 Private placement warrants
   
12,500
   
$
60.00
 
March 2018
2013 Series A warrants Senior convertible notes
   
5,500,000
   
$
0.05
 
June 2016-December 2016
2013 Series B warrants Senior convertible notes
   
6,000,000
   
$
0.06
 
June 2018-December 2018
2013 Issued with lease obligation
   
861,250
   
$
0.12
 
October 2016
2014 Acquired in U-Vend Canada merger
   
1,142,336
   
$
0.24
 
September 2015-January 2016
2014 Series A warrants Senior convertible notes
   
6,000,000
   
$
0.05
 
January 2017-November 2017
2014 Series B warrants Senior convertible notes
   
6,000,000
   
$
0.06
 
January 2019-November 2019
2014 Warrants for services
   
18,480
   
$
0.01
 
January 2016
2014 Warrants for services
   
420,000
   
$
0.35
 
August 2019-December 2019
2014 Warrants for services
   
35,000
   
$
0.24
 
January 2016
2014 Warrants for services
   
882,000
   
$
0.05
 
June 2015-December 2015
2014 Warrants for services
   
1,184,000
   
$
0.06
 
June 2018-December 2018
2014 Issued to Director for debt
   
729,166
   
$
0.24
 
November 2016-July 2017
2014 Issued with 2014 SPA convertible debt
   
243,334
   
$
0.35
 
August 2019-December 2019
2014 Issued with equipment financing obligation
   
200,000
   
$
0.35
 
October 2017
2014 issued with lease obligation
   
246,563
   
$
0.20
 
March 2017
2014 issued with lease obligation
   
483,889
   
$
0.18
 
May 2016
2014 Issued with promissory note
   
41,667
   
$
0.18
 
May 2017
2015 Issued with 2014 SPA convertible debt
   
116,668
   
$
0.35
 
January 2020-March 2020
2015 Issued with convertible financing obligation
   
52,600
   
$
0.35
 
January 2018
2015 Issued for services
   
382,400 
   
0.35
 
  February 2020-June 2020
2015 Issued with 2015 SPA convertible debt
   
426,667
   
$
0.40
 
April 2020- June 2020
2015 Warrants issued for equipment
   
200,000
   
$
0.35
 
January 2020
     
31,178,520
           
 

 
 
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NOTE 7. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following table provides a summary of changes in derivative warrant liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014.  
 
   
June 30, 2015
   
December 31, 2014
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
309,993
   
$
214,609
 
Allocation of proceeds related to convertible and promissory notes to derivative
  liabilities due to “down round” provision
   
7,128
     
285,269
 
Equipment purchased with warrants classified as derivative liabilities due to
  “down round” provision
   
50,100
     
-
 
Allocation of proceeds related to subordinated convertible  notes and
  equipment financing obligation as derivative liabilities due to “down round” provision
   
-
     
6,951
 
Extinguishment of June 18, 2013, August 21, 2013 and October 17, 2013
 senior convertible notes
     
-
   
(87,921)
 
Warrants classified as derivative liabilities due to inadequate shares
  authorized to accommodate the exercise of all outstanding equity instruments
   
  -
     
  43,108
 
Adjustment of warrants classified as derivatives to additional-paid-in capital
  as a result of adequate authorized due to reverse stock split on May 16, 2014
   
-
 
     
(52,833)
 
Unrealized gain on fair value adjustment
   
(30,301
)
   
(99,190
)
   
$
336,920
   
$
309,993
 
 
The fair value of warrants outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 has been determined based on the consideration of the enterprise value of the Company, the limited market of the shares issuable under the agreement and modeling of the Monte Carlo simulation using multiple volatility assumptions. Warrants issued in and prior to 2012 are significantly out of the money and diluted therefore, management has deemed the fair value of these to be de minimis. Due to certain unobservable inputs in the fair value calculations of the warrants, derivative warrant liabilities are classified as Level 3.


NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

National Hockey League Retail License and Sponsorship Agreement
On February 27, 2015 U-Vend, Inc. announced a multi-year, Corporate Marketing Letter Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the National Hockey League. The Agreement includes the usage of NHL® team branded marks on the Company’s ‘Puck Premium Ice Cream™ for the period commencing March 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020 in retail distributions including mass merchants, specialty shops, convenience stores and in the Company’s specialty kiosks in  North America.

The Company entered into the Agreement with NHL Enterprises, L.P, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P. and NHL Interactive CyberEnterprises, LLC (collectively referred to as the “NHL” and the “Licensors”) and includes a retail license agreement, a corporate sponsorship and a marketing agreement.  In connection with the Agreement, the Company shall pay to the NHL a royalty payment of five percent (5%) on net sales as well as fees attributable to national advertising, promotion and corporate marketing and branding events.  The Agreement also provides for customary representations, warranties, and indemnification from the parties.
 
The following schedule provides minimum future payments for each of the periods ending June 30, 2016 through 2020 as defined in the NHL license and sponsorship agreements as of June 30, 2015 remeasured from Canadian dollars to U. S. dollars at the spot rate on June 30, 2015:

For the period ended
 
June 30, 2016
   
June 30, 2017
   
June 30, 2018
   
June 30, 2019
   
June 30, 2020
   
Total
 
                                     
Sponsorship fee
 
$
400,500
   
$
560,700
   
$
680,850
   
$
680,850
   
$
680,850
   
$
3,003,750
 
Minimum royalty
   
240,300
     
400,500
     
480,600
     
560,700
     
720,900
     
2,403,000
 
Media commitment
   
160,200
     
160,200
     
160,200
     
160,200
     
160,200
     
801,000
 
Product in kind
   
1,602
     
1,602
     
1,602
     
1,602
     
1,602
     
8,010
 
                                                 
Total commitment
 
$
802,602
   
$
1,123,002
   
$
1,323,252
   
$
1,403,352
   
$
1,563,552
   
$
6,215,760
 
                                                 
No payments were made to the NHL under this agreement as of June 30, 2015. The Sponsorship and Minimum royalty payments due to the NHL (in Canadian dollars) are as follows in the initial period:  $200,000 on November 15, 2015, $200,000 on January 15, 2016 and $400,000 on April 15, 2016.  The company has accrued $140,576 of this total commitment as of June 30, 2015.

As part of the agreement, the NHL has commitments to the Company including a retail royalty fund which partially reduces the total commitment above.
 
Operating Lease Obligations
The Company has two operating lease agreements for warehouse space, one in the greater Chicago, Illinois area and one in southern California. The Chicago warehouse lease is for a term of 65 months commencing in November 2013 and requires a monthly rent of $1,875 with annual scheduled rent increases. The California warehouse lease is for a term of 12 months commencing in January 2015 and requires a monthly rent of $2,464 and 2.7% share of common area operating charges. The Company also has a vehicle lease in the Chicago area for use in product distribution and sales efforts. The Chicago vehicle lease is for a term of 48 months commencing in October 2013 and requires a monthly payment of $670.

 
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NOTE 9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

2015 Stock Purchase Agreement with 10% Convertible Notes and Warrants
Subsequent to June 30, 2015, the Company issued two 9.5% interest subordinated convertible notes aggregating $60,000 in connection with 2015 Stock Purchase Agreement. The principal on these notes is convertible into common shares at the rate of $0.30 per share.  In connection with these notes the Company granted 100,000 warrants with an exercise price of $0.40 per share with a 5 year term and include a “down round provision.”

The debt conversion price on the 2015 subordinated convertible notes are subject to certain anti-dilution protection; for example, if the Company issues shares for a consideration less than the applicable conversion price, the conversion price is reduced to such amount. The lenders agreed to restrict their ability to convert the subordinated convertible note and receive shares of the Company if the number of shares of common stock beneficially held by the lenders and its affiliates in the aggregate after such conversion exceeds 9.99% of the then outstanding shares of common stock. However, this limitation does not preclude the lenders from converting notes payable into common stock after selling shares owned into the market. The Company has provided for piggy-back registration rights on any registration statement covering 110% of the maximum number of shares underlying these notes and warrants. The subordinated convertible promissory notes are secured by substantially all assets of the Company with the exception of lease equipment obligations and is subordinate to indebtedness with institutions or non-commercial lenders.

Shares Issued for Services
On August 1, 2015. The Company engaged the services of a consultant in the areas of business and operational strategy focused in the area of revenue expansion. In connection with this agreement, the consultant received 100,000 shares of common stock that were fully vested upon grant and a monthly stipend of $1,000 per month for a period of twelve months from the date of the agreement.
 
Technology Distribution Agreement: Ingram Micro LP
On August 10, 2015, the Company entered into a technology distribution agreement (the “Agreement”) with Ingram Micro LP (“Ingram”), a limited partnership formed under the laws of Ontario, Canada, granting Ingram the non-exclusive right to purchase and distribute the Company’s Automated Retail Platform consisting of self-serve floor model electronic kiosks and self-serve counter-top electronic kiosks equipped with the Company’s digital advertising platform (the “Equipment”) throughout Canada.  As outlined in the Agreement, Ingram names the Company as its exclusive kiosk supplier for retailing electronics.  The Agreement includes a pilot period that will require Ingram to purchase certain quantities of Equipment.  The initial equipment quantities purchased for the pilot period is expected to be determined in the third quarter of 2015.

In addition to the sale of Equipment to Ingram, the Agreement stipulates once the Equipment is installed, the Company will enter into fee-based support contracts with Ingram for the servicing of the Equipment and the managing of the digital advertising component of the Equipment.  The Agreement also provides for the customary representations, warranties, and indemnification from the parties.
 
 
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ITEM 2
 
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
  
Certain statements contained herein constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “1995 Reform Act”).   U-Vend, Inc. desires to avail itself of certain “safe harbor” provisions of the 1995 Reform Act and is therefore including this special note to enable us to do so.  Except for the historical information contained herein, this report contains forward-looking statements (identified by the words "estimate," "project," "anticipate," "plan," "expect," "intend," "believe," "hope," "strategy" and similar expressions), which are based on our current expectations and speak only as of the date made. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those discussed under Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report, and those described herein that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements, and the following:
 
Our limited operating history with our business model.
The low cash balance and limited financing currently available to us. We may in the near future have a number of obligations that we will be unable to meet without generating additional income or raising additional capital.
Further cost reductions or curtailment in future operations due to our low cash balance and negative cash flow.
Our ability to effect a financing transaction to fund our operations which could adversely affect the value of our stock.
Our limited cash resources may not be sufficient to fund continuing losses from operations.
The failure of our products and services to achieve market acceptance.
The inability to compete in our market, especially against established industry competitors with greater market presence and financial resources.

The following discussion and analysis provides information that our management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of our results of operations and financial condition and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes that appear elsewhere in this report.

General
U-Vend, Inc. was incorporated in March 2007 as a Delaware corporation and herein we refer to the company as “we”, “us”, the “Company” or “U-Vend.”  We headquartered in Santa Monica, California and maintain operations on Chicago, Illinois and in southern California.  Our corporate office is located at 1507 7th Street, #425, Santa Monica, CA 90401 and our telephone number is (800) 467-1496. Our corporate website address is www.u-vend.com.   Information contained on our websites is not a part of this annual report.

Nature of Business
The Company entered the business of developing, marketing and distributing various self-serve electronic kiosks and mall/airport co-branded islands throughout North America with the merger with U-Vend Canada, Inc. on January 7, 2014. The Company seeks to place its kiosks in high-traffic host locations such as big box stores, restaurants, malls, airports, casinos, universities, and colleges.  Currently, the Company leases, owns and operates their kiosks but intends to also provide the kiosks, through a distributor relationship, to the entrepreneur wanting to own their own business.

The Company’s vending kiosks incorporate advanced wireless technology, creative concepts, and ease of management.  Our kiosks have been designed to be tech-savvy and can be managed on line 24 hours a day/7 days a week, accepting traditional cash input as well as credit and debit cards.  Host locations and suppliers have been drawn to this distribution concept of product vending based on the advantages of reduced labor and lower product theft as compared to non-kiosk merchandising platforms. The Company takes a solutions development approach for the marketing of products through a variety of kiosk offerings.   Our approach to the market includes the addition of digital LCD monitors to most makes and models of their kiosk program. This would allow us to offer digital advertising as a national and/or local loop basis and a corresponding additional revenue stream for the Company.  

Management's plans
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Company incurred a loss of $812,725 during the six months ended June 30, 2015, has incurred accumulated losses totaling $4,589,573, and has a working capital deficit of approximately $2,298,600 at June 30, 2015. These factors, among others, indicate that the Company may be unable to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
 
 
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The Company needs to raise additional financing to fund the Company’s operations for fiscal year 2015 to allow the Company to continue the development of its business plans and satisfy its obligations on a timely basis. Should additional financing not be available the Company will have to negotiate with its lenders to extend the repayment dates of its indebtedness. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully restructure its debt obligations in the event it fails to obtain additional financing.

On January 7, 2014, U-Vend, Inc. (formerly Internet Media Services, Inc.  (“IMS”)) entered into an Exchange of Securities Agreement with U-Vend Canada, Inc., and the shareholders of U-Vend Canada, Inc. (“U-Vend Canada”) The Company believes the merger with U-Vend Canada will provide it with business operations and also working capital.  The Company is in discussion to raise additional capital to execute on its current business plans.  There is no assurance that future financing arrangements will be successful or that the operating results of U-Vend, Inc. will yield sufficient cash flow to execute the Company’s business plans or satisfy its obligations.  The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.  

Results of Operations: For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014

Revenue
The Company had $224,463 in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and had $62,008 in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The Company has 118 electronic kiosks installed as of June 30, 2015; 55 in the greater Chicago, Illinois area and 63 in the southern California area. The kiosks in California were installed during the first quarter of 2015 and the fourth quarter of 2014. The Company monitors revenue performance for each of the kiosks in service and redeploys units not meeting defined sales expectations. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, the Company redeployed 24 kiosks from the Chicago region to southern California in connection with this monitoring policy.

Operating Expenses
The Company began its current business efforts with the acquisition of the U-Vend Canada business in January 2014.  The business acquired from U-Vend Canada was focused on the Chicago Illinois region at the date of the acquisition and has since expanded to include southern California during the fourth quarter of 2014 and Las Vegas Nevada in the third quarter of 2015.  The Company has a depot and staffing to develop and service customers in each of these geographic regions. Increases incurred in expenses for host commissions and data processing fees will vary with the growth in sales and number of kiosks in service, both of which increased as the business developed since the acquisition date of January 2014.

Total operating expenses were $281,900 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $233,055 for the three months ended June 30, 2014. During the 2015 quarter, the Company reversed the liability for contingent consideration, resulting in non-cash operating income of $223,173, as the Company does not believe that the revenue targets prescribed for this earn-out will be achieved. Excluding the impact of this income item, the total operating expense for the three months ended June 30, 2015 would have been $505,073.

Selling expense in the three months ended June 30, 2015 increased by $116,665 over the comparable period in the prior year.  This increase reflects the growth in the number of kiosks in service and the launch of the southern California operations in the fourth quarter of 2014. The Company is amortizing the MiniMelt Operating Agreement acquired with the merger with U-Vend Canada over its estimated useful life of 60 months.  Commissions are paid to our host locations where our kiosks are located.  These fees are based on sales by location and are paid monthly.  The increase in 2015 compared to 2014 reflects the growth in sales during the period. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, the Company accrued $96,701 in sponsorship and media commitment fees in connection with the NHL Corporate Marketing Agreement announced in February of 2015. Management believes spending in support of selling and product marketing will trend higher in future periods as new products and geographic locations are expanded. Management believes such spending will result in sales growth in these future periods.

Selling expenses for the three month periods ending June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014 are as follows:

   
June 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2014
   
 
Increase
(decrease)
 
Salaries and benefits
 
$
23,250
   
$
40,577
     
(17,327)
 
Amortization of operating agreement
   
21,700
     
21,700
     
-
 
Host commissions
   
54,660
     
17,239
     
37,421
 
NHL sponsorship and marketing costs
   
96,701
     
-
     
96,701
 
Vehicle and maintenance
   
12,857
     
14,113
     
(1,256)
 
Travel and entertainment
   
3,732
     
5,387
     
(1,655)
 
Kiosk, office and other
   
2,190
     
3,965
     
(1,775)
 
Sales tax
   
5,967
     
1,411
     
4,556
 
   
$
221,057
   
$
104,392
   
$
116,665
 
 
 
 
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Total general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 were $284,016 compared to $128,663 for the three months ended June 30, 2014.  As noted above, the Company began its current business efforts with the acquisition of the U-Vend Canada in January 2014. The increase in general and administrative costs in 2015 reflects an increase in total salaries and benefits due to the 10% sales bonus earned by the Company’s CEO. This increase reflects the increase in sales during the period.  Stock compensation costs include expense for options granted in the third quarter of 2014, and services that were settled in common shares during the period.  The increase in professional service and advisory expenses is primarily attributed to consultants which have been engaged as the business continues to grow.  The Company utilizes contract advisors in lieu of hiring whenever possible in order to control costs associated with full time employees. The increase in rent and utilities reflects the expansion to southern California where a depot location has been established to service clients in the region. The Company intends to hire sales, marketing and operations staff in future periods when the business generates positive operating cash flow or has additional financing.  The increase in travel and entertainment reflects costs to establish and negotiate the NHL contract agreement.

General and administrative expenses for the three month periods ending June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014 are as follows:
 
   
June 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2014
   
 
Increase
(decrease)
 
Salaries and benefits
 
$
97,455
   
$
30,916
   
$
66,539
 
Stock compensation costs
   
86,959
     
24,577
     
62,382
 
Professional fees and consultants
   
33,696
     
18,662
     
15,034
 
Rent and utilities
   
22,178
     
11,404
     
10,774
 
Office and support
   
7,538
     
17,538
     
(10,000)
 
Bank fees and service costs
   
5,009
     
2,510
     
2,499
 
Insurance
   
2,740
     
6,670
     
(3,930)
 
Printing
   
8,954
     
3,625
     
5,329
 
Shareholder expense
   
3,252
     
8,057
     
(4,805)
 
Travel and entertainment
   
16,235
     
4,704
     
11,531
 
   
$
284,016
   
$
128,663
   
$
155,353
 
 
Other (income) expense, net
Other expenses include: amortization incurred on the debt obligations of the Company, interest expense, changes to the fair value of convertible debt and warrant liabilities that include “down round” provisions, and unrealized gains on foreign exchange on debt obligations payable in Canadian currency. Net other expenses were $129,735 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $370,096 during the three months ended June 30, 2014.

During the three months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded amortization on debt discount of $33,950, and amortization of deferred financing costs of $29,207 in connection with debt obligations, including debt acquired in the merger and the senior convertible debt agreement. During the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded amortization on debt discount of approximately $118,000, and amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $13,000.

Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was $76,467 compared to $34,149 in the three months ended June 30, 2014.  The increase in interest expense in 2015 is associated with the increased borrowings under the senior convertible debt,  subordinated convertible notes, promissory notes and lease obligations entered into in 2014-2015.
 
The Company evaluates financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. Certain warrants the Company has issued have a “down round provision” as a result the warrants are classified as derivative liabilities for accounting purposes. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair market value and then is revalued at each reporting date, with changes in fair value reported in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recognized a gain on the change in fair value of warrant liabilities in the amount of approximately $11,000 compared to a loss on the change in fair value of warrant liabilities in the amount of approximately $316,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2014.
 
The Company entered into two registration rights agreements covering the registration of securities with underlying common stock in connection with the senior convertible debt and one of the lease financing agreements. The Company was required to file a registration statement within a specified period of time after completion of the acquisition of U-Vend Canada and meet an effectiveness deadline thereafter.  The Company met the filing and effectiveness criteria (as extended by the Senior Convertible Note holder and Lessor in April 2014) on November 21, 2014 which resulted in total penalties of $22,156 recorded by the Company at June 30, 2015.  The lenders have extended the due day for these payments until December 31, 2015. The Company believes no additional liability will be incurred under this agreement as the underlying shares are now eligible for sale in accordance with Rule 144.

 
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Net Loss
As a result of the foregoing, our net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was $321,893 compared to a net loss of $575,114 incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2014. 

Results of Operations: For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014

Revenue
The Company had $349,212 in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and had $95,636 in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The Company has 118 electronic kiosks installed as of June 30, 2015; 55 in the greater Chicago, Illinois area and 63 in the southern California area. The kiosks in California were installed during the first quarter of 2015 and the fourth quarter of 2014. The Company monitors revenue performance for each kiosks in service and redeploys units not meeting defined sales expectations. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company redeployed 21 kiosks from the Chicago region to southern California in connection with this monitoring policy.

Operating Expenses
The Company began its current business efforts with the acquisition of the U-Vend Canada business in January 2014.  The business acquired from U-Vend Canada was focused on the Chicago Illinois region at the date of the acquisition and has since expanded to include southern California during the fourth quarter of 2014 and Las Vegas Nevada in the third quarter of 2015.  The Company has a depot and staffing to develop and service customers in each of these geographic regions. Increases incurred in expenses for host commissions and data processing fees will vary with the growth in sales and number of kiosks in service, both of which increased as the business developed since the acquisition date of January 2014.

Total operating expenses for were $760,569 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $751,672 for the six months ended June 30, 2014. During the second quarter of 2015 quarter, the Company reversed the liability for contingent consideration, resulting in non-cash operating income of $201,013, as the Company does not believe that the revenue targets prescribed for this earn-out will be achieved. Excluding the impact of this income item, the total operating expense for the six months ended June 30, 2015 would have been $961,582.

Selling expense in the six months ended June 30, 2015 increased by $185,432 over the comparable period in the prior year.  This increase reflects the growth in the number of kiosks in service and the launch of the southern California operations in the fourth quarter of 2014.  The Company is amortizing the MiniMelt Operating Agreement acquired with the merger with U-Vend Canada over its estimated useful life of 60 months.  Commissions are paid to our host locations where our kiosks are located.  These fees are based on sales by location and are paid monthly.  The increase in 2015 reflects the growth in sales during the period.  During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company accrued $140,576 in sponsorship and media commitment fees in connection with the NHL Corporate Marketing Agreement announced in February of 2015. Management believes spending in support of selling and product marketing will trend higher in future periods as new products and geographic locations are expanded. Management believes such spending will result in sales growth in these future periods.

Selling expenses for the six month periods ending June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014 are as follows:

   
June 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2014
   
 
Increase
(decrease)
 
Salaries and benefits
 
$
55,250
   
$
81,467
   
$
(26,217)
 
Amortization of operating agreement
   
43,400
     
43,400
     
-
 
Host commissions
   
84,301
     
25,329
     
58,972
 
NHL sponsorship and marketing costs
   
140,576
     
-
     
140,576
 
Vehicle and maintenance
   
22,694
     
14,113
     
8,581
 
Travel and entertainment
   
6,532
     
12,306
     
(5,774)
 
Kiosk, office and other
   
13,809
     
10,732
     
3,077
 
Sales tax
   
8,194
     
1,977
     
6,217
 
   
$
374,756
   
$
189,324
   
$
185,432
 
 
 
 
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Total general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 were $586,826 compared to $562,348 for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  As noted above, the Company began its current business efforts with the acquisition of the U-Vend Canada in January 2014. The increase in general and administrative costs in 2015 reflects an increase in total salaries and benefits due to the 10% sales bonus earned by the Company’s CEO.  Decreased professional service and advisory expenses reflect reduced spending in 2015 compared to expenses incurred in 2014 attributed to the acquisition of U-Vend, Canada, Inc.  The Company utilizes contract advisors in lieu of hiring whenever possible in order to control costs associated with full time employees. The Company intends to hire sales, marketing and operations staff in future periods when the business generates positive operating cash flow or has additional financing.  Stock compensation costs include expense for options granted in the third quarter of 2014 and services that were settled in common shares during the period. Stock compensation costs in 2014 reflects non-cash expenses for common stock issued in connection with the acquisition of U-Vend Canada in January 2014.

General and administrative expenses for the six month periods ending June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014 are as follows:
 
   
June 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2014
   
 
Increase
(decrease)
 
Salaries and benefits
 
$
180,866
   
$
54,761
   
$
126,105
 
Stock compensation costs
   
145,683
     
268,577
     
(122,894)
 
Professional fees and consultants
   
136,033
     
165,364
     
(29,331)
 
Rent and utilities
   
39,314
     
18,429
 
   
20,885
 
Office and support
   
19,361
     
12,707
     
6,654
 
Bank fees and service costs
   
10,726
     
4,765
     
5,961
 
Insurance
   
5,849
     
11,726
     
(5,877)
 
Printing
   
13,660
     
8,766
     
4,894
 
Shareholder expense
   
11,221
     
11,070
     
151
 
Travel and entertainment
   
24,113
     
6,183
     
17,930
 
   
$
586,826
   
$
562,348
   
$
24,478
 
 
Other (income) expense, net
Other expenses include: amortization incurred on the debt obligations of the Company, interest expense, changes to the fair value of convertible debt and warrant liabilities that include “down round” provisions, and unrealized foreign exchange on debt obligations payable in Canadian currency. Net other expenses were $186,099 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $455,473 during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded amortization on debt discount of $66,832, and amortization of deferred financing costs of $48,121 in connection with debt obligations, including debt acquired in the merger and the senior convertible debt agreement. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded amortization on debt discount of $213,556, and amortization of deferred financing costs of $21,525.

Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $122,806 compared to $54,434 in the six months ended June 30, 2014.  The increase in interest expense in 2015 is associated with the increased borrowings under the senior convertible debt, subordinated convertible notes, promissory notes and lease obligations entered into in 2014-2015.
 
The Company evaluates financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. Certain warrants the Company has issued have a “down round provision” as a result the warrants are classified as derivative liabilities for accounting purposes. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair market value and then is revalued at each reporting date, with changes in fair value reported in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recognized a gain on the change in fair value of warrant liabilities in the amount of $30,301 compared to a loss on the change in fair value of warrant liabilities in the amount of $277,674 during the six months ended June 30, 2014.
 
On April 17, 2015, the Company prepaid and retired the KBM note. The Note (as described in Note 4 above), included a prepayment option which resulted the Company incurring a 30% prepayment premium of the principal amount ($16,200).   During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded a $5,400 gain on fair value of this debt based upon the repayment date to a total fair value of $70,200.

The Company entered into two registration rights agreements covering the registration of securities with underlying common stock in connection with the senior convertible debt and one of the lease financing agreements. The Company was required to file a registration statement within a specified period of time after completion of the acquisition of U-Vend Canada and meet an effectiveness deadline thereafter.  The Company met the filing and effectiveness criteria (as extended by the Senior Convertible Note holder and Lessor in April 2014) on November 21, 2014 which resulted in total penalties of $22,156 recorded by the Company at June 30, 2015.  The lenders have extended the due day for these payments until December 31, 2015. The Company believes no additional liability will be incurred under this agreement as the underlying shares are now eligible for sale in accordance with Rule 144.

 
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The Company recognized a gain of $111,716 on extinguishment of debt in the six month period ended June 30, 2014, resulting primarily from changes to certain of the terms of certain of the Cobrador notes.  Certain of the terms of certain of the Cobrador notes were modified.  The notes issued on June 18, 2013, August 21, 2013 and October 17, 2013 each of which had a conversion price of $0.20 per share and were convertible into 750,000 shares of common stock were amended and reissued as notes convertible into 3,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion price of $0.05 per share, subject to an adjustment with a minimum adjusted conversion price of $0.03 per share. In connection with the reissued notes, the Company amended the warrants that had been granted in connection with the originally issued note agreements dated June 18, 2013, August 21, 2013 and October 17, 2013. Series A warrants totaling 1.125 million with an exercise price of $0.20 per share and Series B warrants totaling 1.125 million with an exercise price of $0.24 per shares were amended and reissued.  The 4.5 million reissued Series A warrants have and exercise price of $0.05 per share and the 4.5 million reissued Series B warrants have an exercise price of $0.06 per share. For all 2013 and 2014 Cobrador notes the Series A warrants were amended to increase the term from 15 months to 24 months.  The Series B term remained at 5 years. The amendment and reissuance of the three notes and warrants has been accounted for as an extinguishment of the original notes and warrants and the reissuance of the replacement notes and warrants.

Net Loss
As a result of the foregoing, our net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $812,725 compared to a net loss of $1,165,490 incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2014. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2015, we had a working capital deficiency of approximately $2,299,000 compared to working capital deficiency of approximately $1,843,000 at December 31, 2014. The increase in the working capital deficiency is primarily due to an increase in debt and lease obligations issued by the Company since December 31, 2014. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, our operating activities used cash of approximately $300,000 compared to approximately $216,000 used during six months ended June 30, 2014.
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, our operating losses, after adjusting for non-cash items, used approximately $699,000 of cash. Changes in working capital items provided approximately $399,000 of cash during the six months ended June 30, 2015. The primary component of the working capital increase compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014 is an increase in our accounts payable, accrued expenses and amounts due to officers. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, our operating losses after adjustment for non-cash items, used approximately $414,000 of cash, and working capital items provided approximately $198,000 of cash.
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company issued $299,700 in subordinated convertible notes, net of financing costs, and $25,000 in promissory notes. Also during the six months ended June 30, 2015 the Company received $40,000 in proceeds from exercises of common stock warrants.  During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we received $143,900 of senior convertible notes, net of financing costs, a $50,000 promissory note from a director and a $10,000 from a promissory note with our lessor.  Also during the six month period in 2014, the Company received $23,660 in cash proceeds from the exercise of commons stock warrants and paid $2,754 of principal repayments.
 
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. As shown in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, we incurred a loss of $812,752 during the six months ended June 30, 2015, have incurred accumulated losses totaling $4,589,573, have a stockholders’ deficiency of $1,109,377 and had a working capital deficit of approximately $2,299,000 at June 30, 2015. These factors, among others, indicate that we may be unable to continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
 
To allow us to continue the development of its business plans and satisfy our obligations on a timely basis, we will need to raise additional financing to fund our operations.  Should additional financing not be available, we will have to negotiate with our lenders to extend the repayment dates of its indebtedness. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to successfully restructure our debt obligations in the event we fail to obtain additional financing. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, an effect on our financial condition, financial statements, revenues or expenses.

 
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Inflation
Although our operations are influenced by general economic conditions, we do not believe that inflation had a material effect on our results of operations during the last three years as we are generally able to pass the increase in our material and labor costs to our customers, or absorb them as we improve the efficiency of our operations.

Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  The condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, describe the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements.  Actual results could differ from those estimates and be based on events different from those assumptions.  Future events and their effects cannot be predicted with certainty; estimating therefore, requires the exercise of judgment. Thus, accounting estimates change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired or as additional information is obtained.  The following critical accounting policies are impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements:
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, derivative warrant liabilities, promissory notes payable, capital lease obligations, contingent consideration liability, convertible notes payables, and senior convertible notes payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for these financial instruments, except for derivative warrant liabilities, contingent consideration liability, convertible notes payable and senior convertible notes payable, since they are short term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values or they are receivable or payable on demand. The convertible notes payable are recorded at face amount, net of any unamortized discounts based on the underlying shares the notes can be converted into. The fair value was estimated using the trading price on June 30, 2015, since the underlying shares are trading in an active, observable market, the fair value measurement qualifies as a Level 1 input. The determination of the fair value of the derivative warrant liabilities and contingent consideration include unobservable inputs and is therefore categorized as a Level 3 measurement.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FASB ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement” establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). These tiers include:

·
Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets;

·
Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and

·
Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

Fair Value of Debt
Under FASB ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, the Company determined certain convertible notes payable are liabilities reported at fair value because the notes payable may be convertible into a variable number of common shares at fixed monetary amount, known at inception. The notes payable are to be subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting period, with changes in fair value being recognized in earnings. The fair value of the notes payable is measured by calculating possible outcomes of conversion to common shares and repayment of the notes payable, then weighting the probability of each possible outcome according to management’s estimates. The fair value measurement is classified as a Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy.

Derivative Financial Instruments
We do not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risks. We evaluate all of our financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. Certain warrants the Company has issued have a “down round provision.” As a result, the warrants are classified as derivative liabilities for accounting purposes.

For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair market value and then is revalued at each reporting date, with changes in fair value reported in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The methodology for valuing our outstanding warrants classified as derivative instruments was determined based on the consideration of the enterprise value of the Company, the limited market of the shares issuable under the agreement and modeling of the Monte Carlo simulation using multiple volatility assumptions. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The warrant liability is measured at fair value using certain estimated factors such as volatility and probability which are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. Significant unobservable inputs are used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s derivative warrant liabilities include impact of dilution and volatility. Significant increases (decreases) in the volatility input would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

Share-Based Payments
We record our common shares issued based on the value of the shares issued or consideration received, including cash, services rendered or other non-monetary assets, whichever is more readily determinable.

 
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ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:
 
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
 
Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective and that material weaknesses described in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 exist in our internal control over financial reporting based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures as required by paragraph (b) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15.
 
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting:
 
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.   



 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company issued four subordinated convertible notes totaling $256,000 with an interest rate of 10% and one year terms.  These notes are convertible into 853,333 shares of common stock at $0.30 per share.  The Company issued 426,667 warrants with an exercise price of $0.40 per share and 5 year terms in connection with this debt. This transaction is exempt from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(2) of such Act.
 
On August 1, 2015, the Company issued 100,000 common shares in connection with a consulting agreement. These shares were valued at $0.16 per share. This transaction is exempt from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(2) of such Act.
 
On August 7, 2015, the Company issued 500,000 common shares in connection with an employment agreement with Mark Chapman. These shares vest equally in three tranches: 1/3 on January 1, 2016, 1/3 on August 7, 2016 and the final 1/3 on August 7, 2017.  This transaction is exempt from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(2) of such Act.
   
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
   
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
 
None.
 

 
 
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ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS

10.38
 
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement  2015 SPA
 
10.39
 
Form of Note 2015 Stock Purchase Agreement
 
10.40
 
Form of Warrant Agreement 2015 SPA
 
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and15d-14(a)
   
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and15d-14(a)
   
32.1
Certification of Principal Executive and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350
   
101.INS*
XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH* 
XBRL Schema Document
   
101.CAL*
XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF*
XBRL Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE*
XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
 
*Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the interactive data files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


   
U-VEND, INC.
 
September 4, 2015
By:
/s/ Raymond Meyers
   
Raymond Meyers
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer )
     
September 4, 2015
By:
/s/ Kathleen A. Browne
   
Kathleen A. Browne
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 


 
 
 
            
 
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Exhibit 10.38
 
 
SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
 
This SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “ Agreement ”), dated as of ___ __, 2015, is by and among U-Vend, Inc. , a Delaware corporation with offices located at 7th Street Unit 425 Santa Monica CA 90401 (the “ Company ”), and each investor (individually, a “ Buyer ” and collectively, the “ Buyers ”).

RECITALS

A.           The Company and the Buyer is executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ 1933 Act ”), and Rule 506 of Regulation D (“ Regulation D ”) as promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) under the 1933 Act.
 
B.           The Company has authorized the issuance of convertible promissory notes, in the aggregate original principal amount of $1,000,000, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “ Notes ”), which Notes shall be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “ Common Stock ”) (as converted, collectively, the “ Conversion Shares ”), in accordance with the terms of the Notes.
 
C.           Each Buyer wishes to purchase, and the Company wishes to sell, upon the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, (i) a Note in the aggregate original principal amount set forth opposite such Buyer’s name, (ii) a warrant to initially acquire up to a number of additional shares of Common Stock set forth, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “ Warrants ”) (as exercised, collectively, the “ Warrant Shares .”
 
D.           The Notes may be entitled to interest and certain other amounts, which, at the option of the Company and subject to certain conditions, may be paid in shares of Common Stock (the " Interest Shares ") or in cash.
 
E.           The Notes, the Conversion Shares, the Interest Shares, the Warrants and the Warrant Shares are collectively referred to herein as the “ Registerable Securities .”
 
AGREEMENT
 

 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company and each Buyer hereby agree as follows:
 
1.
PURCHASE AND SALE OF NOTES AND WARRANTS.
 
(a)     Notes and Warrants .  Subject to the satisfaction (or waiver) of the conditions set forth in Sections 6 and 7 below, the Company shall issue and sell to each Buyer, and each Buyer severally, but not jointly, shall purchase from the Company on the Closing Date (as defined below), a Note in the original principal amount as is set forth opposite such Buyer’s name along with Warrants to initially acquire up to that aggregate number of Warrant Shares as is set forth in the documents.
 
 
 

 
(b)            Closing . The closing (the “ Closing ”) of the purchase of the Notes and the Warrants by the Buyers shall occur at a place and time mutually agreeable to both the Buyer and the Company, but in no case shall the date and time of the Closing (the “ Closing Date ”) be any later than 10:00 a.m., New York time, on the first (1 st ) Business Day on which the conditions to the Closing set forth in Sections 6 and 7 below are satisfied or waived (or such later date as is mutually agreed to by the Company and each Buyer). As used herein “ Business Day ” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed.
 
(c)            Purchase Price . The aggregate purchase price for the Notes and the Warrants to be purchased by each Buyer (the “ Purchase Price ”) shall be the amounts set forth in the transaction documents.
 
(d)            Form of Payment . On the Closing Date, (i) the Buyer shall pay its respective Purchase Price to the Company for the Notes and the Warrants to be issued and sold to such Buyer at the Closing, by wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with the Company’s written wire instructions and (ii) the Company shall deliver to each Buyer (A) a Note in the aggregate original principal amount as is set forth in the transaction documents.(B) a Warrant pursuant to which such Buyer shall have the right to initially acquire up to such number of Warrant Shares as is set forth in the transaction documents, in all cases, duly executed on behalf of the Company and registered in the name of such Buyer or its designee.
 
2.
BUYER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
 
Each Buyer, severally and not jointly, represents and warrants to the Company with respect to only itself that, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date:
 
(a)            Organization; Authority . If such Buyer is an entity, it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization with the requisite power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents (as defined below) to which it is a party and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder.
 
(b)            No Public Sale or Distribution . Such Buyer (i) is acquiring its Note and Warrants, (ii) upon conversion of its Note will acquire the Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion thereof, and (iii) upon exercise of its Warrants will acquire the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise thereof, in each case, for its own account and not with a view towards, or for resale in connection with, the public sale or distribution thereof in violation of applicable securities laws, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the 1933 Act; provided, however, by making the representations herein, such Buyer does not agree, or make any representation or warranty, to hold any of the Securities for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to dispose of the Securities at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act. Such Buyer does not presently have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any Person to distribute any of the Securities in violation of applicable securities laws.
 
 
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(c)            Accredited Investor Status .  Such Buyer is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D.  Such Buyer has completed an Investor Questionnaire in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E hereto (the “ Questionnaire ”).
 
(d)            Reliance on Exemptions . Such Buyer understands that the Securities are being offered and sold to it in reliance on specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying in part upon the truth and accuracy of, and such Buyer’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of such Buyer set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of such Buyer to acquire the Securities.
 
(e)            Information . Such Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Securities, which have been requested by such Buyer. Such Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company. Such Buyer understands that its investment in the Securities involves a high degree of risk. Such Buyer has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as it has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision with respect to its acquisition of the Securities.
 
(f)            No Governmental Review .  Such Buyer understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed on or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Securities or the fairness or suitability of the investment in the Securities nor have such authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Securities.
 
(g)            Transfer or Resale . Such Buyer understands that except as provided in Section 4(h) hereof: (i) the Securities have not been and are not being registered under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws, and may not be offered for sale, sold, assigned or transferred unless (A) subsequently registered thereunder, (B) such Buyer shall have delivered to the Company (if requested by the Company) an opinion of counsel to such Buyer, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company, to the effect that such Securities to be sold, assigned or transferred may be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration, or (C) such Buyer provides the Company with reasonable assurance that such Securities can be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 or Rule 144A promulgated under the 1933 Act (or a successor rule thereto) (collectively, “ Rule 144 ”); (ii) any sale of the Securities made in reliance on Rule 144 may be made only in accordance with the terms of Rule 144, and further, if Rule 144 is not applicable, any resale of the Securities under circumstances in which the seller (or the Person (as defined below) through whom the sale is made) may be deemed to be an underwriter (as that term is defined in the 1933 Act) may require compliance with some other exemption under the 1933 Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder; and (iii) neither the Company nor any other Person is under any obligation to register the Securities under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder.
 
 
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(h)            Validity; Enforcement .  This Agreement have been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered on behalf of such Buyer and constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of such Buyer enforceable against such Buyer in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation and other similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies.
 
(i)            No Conflicts .  The execution, delivery and performance by such Buyer of this Agreement and the consummation by such Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not (i) result in a violation of the organizational documents of such Buyer or (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which such Buyer is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment  or decree (including federal and state securities laws) applicable to such Buyer, except in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) above, for such conflicts, defaults, rights or violations which could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of such Buyer to perform its obligations hereunder.
 
(j)            Residency .  Such Buyer is a resident of the jurisdiction specified below its address.
 
3.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY.
 
The Company represents and warrants to each of the Buyers that, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date:
 
(a)            Organization and Qualification . Each of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries is an entity duly organized and validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is formed, and has the requisite power and authority to own its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted. Each of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries is duly qualified as a foreign entity to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which its ownership of property or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary, except to the extent that the failure to be so qualified or be in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect. As used in this Agreement, “ Material Adverse Effect ” means any material adverse effect on (i) the business, properties, assets, liabilities, operations (including results thereof), condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Company and the Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (ii) the transactions contemplated hereby or in any of the other Transaction Documents or (iii) the authority or ability of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to perform any of their respective obligations under any of the Transaction Documents. Other than the Persons (as defined below) set forth in the SEC Documents, the Company has no Subsidiaries. “ Subsidiaries ” means any Person in which the Company, directly or indirectly, (I) owns a majority of the outstanding capital stock or holds a majority of any equity or similar interest of such Person or (II) controls or operates all or any part of the business, operations or administration of such Person, and each of the foregoing, is individually referred to herein as a “ Subsidiary .”
 

 
 
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(b)            Authorization; Enforcement; Validity . The Company has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and to issue the Securities in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents by the Company, and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including, without limitation, the issuance of the Notes and the reservation for issuance and issuance of the Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of the Notes and the reservation for issuance and issuance of any Interest Shares issuable pursuant to the terms of the Notes and the issuance of the Warrants and the reservation for issuance and issuance of the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants) have been duly authorized by the Company’s board of directors or other governing body and (other than the filing of a Form D with the SEC and any other filings as may be required by any state securities agencies) no further filing, consent or authorization is required by the Company, its board of directors or its stockholders or other governing body. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party have been duly executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies and except as rights to indemnification and to contribution may be limited by federal or state securities law. “ Transaction Documents ” means, collectively, this Agreement, the Notes, the Warrants, and each of the other agreements and instruments entered into or delivered by any of the parties hereto in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, as may be amended from time to time.
 
(c)            Issuance of Securities . The issuance of the Notes and the Warrants are duly authorized and upon issuance in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents shall be validly issued and free from all preemptive or similar rights, taxes, liens, charges and other encumbrances with respect to the issuance thereof. As of the Closing, the Company shall have reserved from its duly authorized capital stock not less than the sum of (i) 110% of the maximum number of Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of the Notes (assuming for purposes hereof that the Notes are convertible at the initial Conversion Price (as defined in the Notes) and without taking into account any limitations on the conversion of the Notes set forth in the Notes), (ii) 110% of the maximum number of Interest Shares issuable pursuant to the terms of the Notes from the Closing Date through the second anniversary of the Closing Date (determined as if issued on the Trading Day (as defined in the Notes) immediately preceding the Closing Date without taking into account any limitations on the issuance of securities set forth in the Notes) and (iii) the maximum number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (without taking into account any limitations on the exercise of the Warrants set forth therein).  Upon issuance or conversion in accordance with the Notes or exercise in accordance with the Warrants (as the case may be), the Conversion Shares, the Interest Shares and the Warrant Shares, respectively, when issued, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free from all preemptive or similar rights, taxes, liens, charges and other encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof, with the holders being entitled to all rights accorded to a holder of Common Stock. Subject to the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Buyers in this Agreement, the offer and issuance by the Company of the Securities is exempt from registration under the 1933 Act.
 
 
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(d)            No Conflicts . The execution, delivery and performance of the Transaction Documents by the Company and its Subsidiaries and the consummation by the Company and its Subsidiaries of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including, without limitation, the issuance of the Notes, the Warrants, the Conversion Shares, the Interest Shares and Warrant Shares and the reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares, the Interest Shares and the Warrant Shares) will not (i) result in a violation of the Certificate of Incorporation (as defined below) (including, without limitation, any certificate of designation contained therein) or other organizational documents of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, any capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Bylaws (as defined below) of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including foreign, federal and state securities laws and regulations and the rules and regulations of the OTC Markets (the “Principal Market ”) and including all applicable federal laws, rules and regulations) applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or by which any property or asset of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or affected except, in the case of clause (ii) or (iii) above, to the extent such violations that could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
(e)            Consents .  Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is required to obtain any consent from, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with (other than the filing of a Form D with the SEC and any other filings as may be required by any state securities agencies), any court, governmental agency or any regulatory or self-regulatory agency or any other Person in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its respective obligations under or contemplated by the Transaction Documents, in each case, in accordance with the terms hereof or thereof.  All consents, authorizations, orders, filings and registrations which the Company or any Subsidiary is required to obtain pursuant to the preceding sentence have been or will be obtained or effected on or prior to the Closing Date, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries are aware of any facts or circumstances which might prevent the Company or any of its Subsidiaries from obtaining or effecting any of the registration, application or filings contemplated by the Transaction Documents. The Company is not in violation of the requirements of the Principal Market and has no knowledge of any facts or circumstances which could reasonably lead to delisting or suspension of the Common Stock in the foreseeable future.
 
(f)            Acknowledgment Regarding Buyer’s Purchase of Securities . The Company acknowledges and agrees that to the Company’s knowledge, each Buyer is acting solely in the capacity of an arm’s length purchaser with respect to the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and that no Buyer is (i) an officer or director of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (iii) to its knowledge, a “beneficial owner” of more than 10% of the shares of Common Stock (as defined for purposes of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ 1934 Act ”)). The Company further acknowledges that no Buyer is acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (or in any similar capacity) with respect to the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and any advice given by a Buyer or any of its representatives or agents in connection with the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby is merely incidental to such Buyer’s purchase of the Securities. The Company further represents to each Buyer that the Company’s decision to enter into the Transaction Documents to which it is a party has been based solely on the independent evaluation by the Company and its representatives.
 
 
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(g)            No General Solicitation; Placement Agent’s Fees . Neither the Company, nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates, nor any Person acting on its or their behalf, has engaged in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D) in connection with the offer or sale of the Securities. The Company shall be responsible for the payment of any placement agent’s fees, financial advisory fees, or brokers’ commissions (other than for Persons engaged by any Buyer or its investment advisor) relating to or arising out of the transactions contemplated hereby.  Other than National Securities Corporation (the “ Placement Agent ”), neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has engaged any placement agent or other agent in connection with the offer or sale of the Securities.
 
(h)            No Integrated Offering . None of the Company, its Subsidiaries or any of their affiliates, nor any Person acting on their behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would require registration of the issuance of any of the Securities under the 1933 Act, whether through integration with prior offerings or otherwise, or cause this offering of the Securities to require approval of stockholders of the Company under any applicable stockholder approval provisions, including, without limitation, under the rules and regulations of any exchange or automated quotation system on which any of the securities of the Company are listed or designated for quotation. None of the Company, its Subsidiaries, their affiliates nor any Person acting on their behalf will take any action or steps that would require registration of the issuance of any of the Securities under the 1933 Act or cause the offering of any of the Securities to be integrated with any other offerings of securities of the Company, which would require registration under the 1933 Act of the offering contemplated hereby.
 
(i)            Dilutive Effect . The Company understands and acknowledges that the number of Conversion Shares, Interest Shares and Warrant Shares will increase in certain circumstances. The Company further acknowledges that its obligation to issue the Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Notes in accordance with this Agreement and the Notes, the Interest Shares in accordance with this Agreement and the Notes and the Warrant Shares upon exercise of the Warrants in accordance with this Agreement, the Notes and the Warrants is, absolute and unconditional regardless of the dilutive effect that such issuance may have on the ownership interests of other stockholders of the Company.
 
(j)            Application of Takeover Protections; Rights Agreement . The Company and its board of directors have taken all necessary action, if any, in order to render inapplicable any control share acquisition, interested stockholder, business combination, poison pill (including, without limitation, any distribution under a rights agreement) or other similar anti-takeover provision under the Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws or other organizational documents or the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or otherwise which is or could become applicable to any Buyer as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Company’s issuance of the Securities and any Buyer’s ownership of the Securities. The Company and its board of directors have taken all necessary action, if any, in order to render inapplicable any stockholder rights plan or similar arrangement relating to accumulations of beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock or a change in control of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.
 

 
 
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(k)            SEC Documents; Financial Statements .  During the two (2) years prior to the date hereof, the Company has filed all reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC pursuant to the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act (all of the foregoing filed prior to the date hereof and all exhibits included therein and financial statements, notes and schedules thereto and documents incorporated by reference therein being hereinafter referred to as the “ SEC Documents ”). The Company has delivered or has made available to the Buyers or their respective representatives true, correct and complete copies of each of the SEC Documents not available on the EDGAR system.  As of their respective dates, the SEC Documents complied in all material respects with the requirements of the 1934 Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder applicable to the SEC Documents, and none of the SEC Documents, at the time they were filed with the SEC, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. As of their respective dates, the financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Documents complied in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the published rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto as in effect as of the time of filing. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, during the periods involved (except (i) as may be otherwise indicated in such financial statements or the notes thereto, or (ii) in the case of unaudited interim statements, to the extent they may exclude footnotes or may be condensed or summary statements) and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Company as of the dates thereof and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments which will not be material, either individually or in the aggregate). No other information provided by or on behalf of the Company to any of the Buyers which is not included in the SEC Documents (including, without limitation, information referred to in Section 2(e) of this Agreement) contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading, in the light of the circumstance under which they are or were made.
 
(l)            Absence of Certain Changes . Since the date of the Company’s most recent audited financial statements contained in a Form 10-K, there has been no material adverse change and no material adverse development in the business, assets, liabilities, properties, operations (including results thereof), condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, except as set forth in or contemplated by such Form 10-K. Since the date of the Company’s most recent audited financial statements contained in a Form 10-K, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has (i) declared or paid any dividends, (ii) sold any assets, individually or in the aggregate, outside of the ordinary course of business or (iii) made any capital expenditures, individually or in the aggregate, outside of the ordinary course of business. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has taken any steps to seek protection pursuant to any law or statute relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, liquidation or winding up, nor does the Company or any Subsidiary have any knowledge or reason to believe that any of their respective creditors intend to initiate involuntary bankruptcy proceedings or any actual knowledge of any fact which would reasonably lead a creditor to do so. The Company and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby to occur at the Closing, will not be Insolvent (as defined below). For purposes of this Section 3(l), “ Insolvent ” means, (I) with respect to the Company and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, (i) the present fair saleable value of the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ assets is less than the amount required to pay the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ total Indebtedness (as defined below), (ii) the Company and its Subsidiaries are unable to pay their debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and liabilities become absolute and matured or (iii) the Company and its Subsidiaries intend to incur or believe that they will incur debts that would be beyond their ability to pay as such debts mature; and (II) with respect to the Company and each Subsidiary, individually, (i) the present fair saleable value of the Company’s or such Subsidiary’s (as the case may be) assets is less than the amount required to pay its respective total Indebtedness, (ii) the Company or such Subsidiary (as the case may be) is unable to pay its respective debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and liabilities become absolute and matured or (iii) the Company or such Subsidiary (as the case may be) intends to incur or believes that it will incur debts that would be beyond its respective ability to pay as such debts mature. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has engaged in any business or in any transaction, and is not about to engage in any business or in any transaction, for which the Company’s or such Subsidiary’s remaining assets constitute unreasonably small capital.
 
 
 
 
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(m)            No Undisclosed Events, Liabilities, Developments or Circumstances . No event, liability, development or circumstance has occurred or exists, or is reasonably expected to exist or occur with respect to the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective businesses, properties, liabilities, prospects, operations (including results thereof) or condition (financial or otherwise) (other than the Closing of the Offering contemplated hereby), that (i) would be required to be disclosed by the Company as of the date hereof or the Closing Date under applicable securities laws on a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC relating to an issuance and sale by the Company of its Common Stock and which has not been publicly announced, (ii) could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on any Buyer’s investment hereunder or (iii) could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
(n)            Conduct of Business; Regulatory Permits . Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of any term of or in default under its Certificate of Incorporation, any certificate of designation, preferences or rights of any other outstanding series of preferred stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Bylaws or their organizational charter, certificate of formation or certificate of incorporation or bylaws, respectively. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of any judgment, decree or order or any statute, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will conduct its business in violation of any of the foregoing, except in all cases for possible violations which could not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company is not in violation of any of the rules, regulations or requirements of the Principal Market and has no knowledge of any facts or circumstances that could reasonably lead to delisting or suspension of the Common Stock by the Principal Market in the foreseeable future.  Since January 1, 2012, (i) the Common Stock has been listed or designated for quotation on the Principal Market, (ii) trading in the Common Stock has not been suspended by the SEC or the Principal Market and (iii) the Company has received no communication, written or oral, from the SEC or the Principal Market regarding the suspension or delisting of the Common Stock from the Principal Market. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries possess all certificates, authorizations and permits issued by the appropriate regulatory authorities necessary to conduct their respective businesses, except where the failure to possess such certificates, authorizations or permits would not have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, and neither the Company nor any such Subsidiary has received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any such certificate, authorization or permit.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(o)            Foreign Corrupt Practices .  Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries nor any director, officer, agent, employee or other Person acting on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has, in the course of its actions for, or on behalf of, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (i) used any corporate funds for any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity; (ii) made any direct or indirect unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee from corporate funds; (iii) violated or is in violation of any provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended; or (iv) made any unlawful bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee.
 
(p)            Sarbanes-Oxley Act .  The Company and each Subsidiary is in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder.
 
(q)            Transactions With Affiliates .  Except as set forth in the SEC Documents, none of the officers, directors, employees or affiliates of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is presently a party to any transaction with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (other than for ordinary course services as employees, officers or directors and immaterial transactions), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any such officer, director, employee or affiliate, or, to the knowledge of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, any corporation, partnership, trust or other Person in which any such officer, director, or employee has a substantial interest or is an employee, officer, director, trustee, affiliate or partner.
 
(r)            Equity Capitalization .  As of May 18, 2015, the authorized capital stock of the Company consists of (i) 600,000,000 shares of Common Stock of which, approximately 13,786,587 are issued and outstanding and 43,000,000 shares are reserved for issuance pursuant to securities (other than the Notes and the Warrants) exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into, shares of Common Stock and (ii)10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value, of which none are issued and outstanding.  No shares of Common Stock are held in treasury.  All of such outstanding shares are duly authorized and have been, or upon issuance will be, validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable.  Approximately 4,500,000 shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Stock on the date hereof are owned by Persons who are “affiliates” (as defined in Rule 405 of the 1933 Act and calculated based on the assumption that only officers, directors and holders of at least 10% of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Stock are “affiliates” without conceding that any such Persons are “affiliates” for purposes of federal securities laws) of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Other than as disclosed in the Company’s public filings, no Person currently owns 10% or more of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, but may be deemed to be an owner of 10% or more based on the assumption that all Convertible Securities (as defined below), whether or not presently exercisable or convertible, have been fully exercised or converted (as the case may be) taking account of any limitations on exercise or conversion (including “blockers”) contained therein without conceding that such identified Person is a 10% stockholder for purposes of federal securities laws).  (i) None of the Company’s or any Subsidiary’s capital stock is subject to preemptive rights or any other similar rights or any liens or encumbrances suffered or permitted by the Company or any Subsidiary; (ii) except as set forth in the SEC Documents or on Schedule 3(r)(ii), there are no outstanding options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, any capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may become bound to issue additional capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, any capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (iii) except as set forth in the SEC Documents or on Schedule 3(r)(iii), there are no outstanding debt securities, notes, credit agreements, credit facilities or other agreements, documents or instruments evidencing Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may become bound; (iv) except as set forth on Schedule 3(r)(iv), there are no financing statements securing obligations in any amounts filed in connection with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (v) except as set forth on Schedule 3(r)(v), there are no agreements or arrangements under which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is obligated to register the sale of any of their securities under the 1933 Act ; (vi) except as set forth on Schedule 3(r)(vi), there are no outstanding securities or instruments of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries which contain any redemption or similar provisions, and there are no contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may become bound to redeem a security of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (vii) except as set forth on Schedule 3(r)(vii), there are no securities or instruments containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by the issuance of the Securities; (viii) except as set forth on Schedule 3(r)(viii),  neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has any stock appreciation rights or “phantom stock” plans or agreements or any similar plan or agreement; and (ix) neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries have any liabilities or obligations required to be disclosed in the SEC Documents which are not so disclosed in the SEC Documents, other than those incurred in the ordinary course of the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ respective businesses and which, individually or in the aggregate, do not or could not have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company has furnished or has made available to the Buyers true, correct and complete copies of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and as in effect on the date hereof (the “ Certificate of Incorporation ”), and the Company’s bylaws, as amended and as in effect on the date hereof (the “ Bylaws ”), and the terms of all securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, shares of Common Stock and the material rights of the holders thereof in respect thereto.
 
 
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(s)            Indebtedness and Other Contracts .  Except as noted in the Company’s public filings on Forms 8k, 10q or 10k, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries, (i) has any outstanding Indebtedness (as defined below), (ii) is a party to any contract, agreement or instrument, the violation of which, or default under which, by the other party(ies) to such contract, agreement or instrument could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (iii) is in violation of any term of, or in default under, any contract, agreement or instrument relating to any Indebtedness, except where such violations and defaults would not result, individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Effect, or (iv) is a party to any contract, agreement or instrument relating to any Indebtedness, the performance of which, in the judgment of the Company’s officers, has or is expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. For purposes of this Agreement: (x) “ Indebtedness ” of any Person means, without duplication (A) all indebtedness for borrowed money, (B) all obligations issued, undertaken or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property or services (including, without limitation, “capital leases” in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) (other than trade payables entered into in the ordinary course of business), (C) all reimbursement or payment obligations with respect to letters of credit, surety bonds and other similar instruments, (D) all obligations evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or similar instruments, including obligations so evidenced incurred in connection with the acquisition of property, assets or businesses, (E) all indebtedness created or arising under any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, or incurred as financing, in either case with respect to any property or assets acquired with the proceeds of such indebtedness (even though the rights and remedies of the seller or bank under such agreement in the event of default are limited to repossession or sale of such property), (F) all monetary obligations under any leasing or similar arrangement which, in connection with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied for the periods covered thereby, is classified as a capital lease, (G) all indebtedness referred to in clauses (A) through (F) above secured by (or for which the holder of such Indebtedness has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) any mortgage, claim, lien, tax, right of first refusal, pledge, charge, security interest or other encumbrance upon or in any property or assets (including accounts and contract rights) owned by any Person, even though the Person which owns such assets or property has not assumed or become liable for the payment of such indebtedness, and (H) all Contingent Obligations in respect of indebtedness or obligations of others of the kinds referred to in clauses (A) through (G) above; (y) “ Contingent Obligation ” means, as to any Person, any direct or indirect liability, contingent or otherwise, of that Person with respect to any indebtedness, lease, dividend or other obligation of another Person if the primary purpose or intent of the Person incurring such liability, or the primary effect thereof, is to provide assurance to the obligee of such liability that such liability will be paid or discharged, or that any agreements relating thereto will be complied with, or that the holders of such liability will be protected (in whole or in part) against loss with respect thereto; and (z) “ Person ” means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization, any other entity and a government or any department or agency thereof.
 
(t)            Absence of Litigation .  There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by the Principal Market, any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against or affecting the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the Common Stock or any of the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ officers or directors which is outside of the ordinary course of business or individually or in the aggregate material to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Without limitation of the foregoing, there has not been, and to the knowledge of the Company, there is not pending or contemplated, any investigation by the SEC involving the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any current or former director or officer of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. The SEC has not issued any stop order or other order suspending the effectiveness of any registration statement filed by the Company under the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act.
 
 
 
 
 
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(u)            Insurance . The Company and each of its Subsidiaries are insured by insurers of recognized financial responsibility against such losses and risks and in such amounts as management of the Company believes to be prudent and customary in the businesses in which the Company and its Subsidiaries are engaged. Neither the Company nor any such Subsidiary has been refused any insurance coverage sought or applied for, and neither the Company nor any such Subsidiary has any reason to believe that it will be unable to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires or to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business at a cost that would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
(v)            Employee Relations .  Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to any collective bargaining agreement or employs any member of a union. The Company believes that its and its Subsidiaries’ relations with their respective employees are good. No executive officer (as defined in Rule 501(f) promulgated under the 1933 Act) or other key employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has notified the Company or any such Subsidiary that such officer intends to leave the Company or any such Subsidiary or otherwise terminate such officer’s employment with the Company or any such Subsidiary. No executive officer or other key employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is, or is now expected to be, in violation of any material term of any employment contract, confidentiality, disclosure or proprietary information agreement, non-competition agreement, or any other contract or agreement or any restrictive covenant, and the continued employment of each such executive officer or other key employee (as the case may be) does not subject the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to any liability with respect to any of the foregoing matters.  The Company and its Subsidiaries are in compliance with all federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations respecting labor, employment and employment practices and benefits, terms and conditions of employment and wages and hours, except where failure to be in compliance would not, either individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
 
(w)            Title . The Company and its Subsidiaries have good and marketable title in fee simple to all real property, and have good and marketable title to all personal property, owned by them which is material to the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and defects except such as do not materially affect the value of such property and do not interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company and any of its Subsidiaries. Any real property and facilities held under lease by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries are held by them under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases with such exceptions as are not material and do not interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property and buildings by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.
 
 
 
 
 
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(x)            Intellectual Property Rights . The Company and its Subsidiaries own or possess adequate rights or licenses to use all trademarks, trade names, service marks, service mark registrations, service names, patents, patent rights, copyrights, original works, inventions, licenses, approvals, governmental authorizations, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights and all applications and registrations therefor (“ Intellectual Property Rights ”) necessary to conduct their respective businesses as now conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted.  Except as set forth on Schedule 3(v), none of the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ Intellectual Property Rights have expired, terminated or been abandoned, or are expected to expire, terminate or be abandoned, within three years from the date of this Agreement.  The Company has no knowledge of any infringement by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of Intellectual Property Rights of others.  There is no claim, action or proceeding being made or brought, or to the knowledge of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, being threatened, against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries regarding their Intellectual Property Rights.  The Company is not aware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing infringements or claims, actions or proceedings. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries have taken reasonable security measures to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and value of all of their Intellectual Property Rights.
 
(y)            Environmental Laws . The Company and its Subsidiaries (i) are in compliance with all Environmental Laws (as defined below), (ii) have received all permits, licenses or other approvals required of them under applicable Environmental Laws to conduct their respective businesses and (iii) are in compliance with all terms and conditions of any such permit, license or approval where, in each of the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), the failure to so comply could be reasonably expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.  The term “ Environmental Laws ” means all federal, state, local or foreign laws relating to pollution or protection of human health or the environment (including, without limitation, ambient air, surface water, groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata), including, without limitation, laws relating to emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of chemicals, pollutants, contaminants, or toxic or hazardous substances or wastes (collectively, “ Hazardous Materials ”) into the environment, or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of Hazardous Materials, as well as all authorizations, codes, decrees, demands or demand letters, injunctions, judgments, licenses, notices or notice letters, orders, permits, plans or regulations issued, entered, promulgated or approved thereunder.
 
(z)            Subsidiary Rights . The Company or one of its Subsidiaries has the unrestricted right to vote, and (subject to limitations imposed by applicable law) to receive dividends and distributions on, all capital securities of its Subsidiaries as owned by the Company or such Subsidiary.
 
(aa)            Tax Status .  Since January 1, 2012, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries (i) has timely made or filed all foreign, federal and state income and all other tax returns, reports and declarations required by any jurisdiction to which it is subject, (ii) has timely paid all taxes and other governmental assessments and charges that are material in amount, shown or determined to be due on such returns, reports and declarations, except those being contested in good faith and (iii) has set aside on its books provision reasonably adequate for the payment of all taxes for periods subsequent to the periods to which such returns, reports or declarations apply. There are no unpaid taxes in any material amount claimed to be due by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction, and the officers of the Company and its Subsidiaries know of no basis for any such claim.  The Company is not operated in such a manner as to qualify as a passive foreign investment company, as defined in Section 1297 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
 
 
 
 
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(bb)            Internal Accounting and Disclosure Controls . The Company and each of its Subsidiaries maintains internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the 1934 Act) that is effective to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to maintain asset and liability accountability, (iii) access to assets or incurrence of liabilities is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets and liabilities is compared with the existing assets and liabilities at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any difference.  The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the 1934 Act) that are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the 1934 Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, including, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the 1934 Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer or officers and its principal financial officer or officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
(cc)            Off Balance Sheet Arrangements . There is no transaction, arrangement, or other relationship between the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and an unconsolidated or other off balance sheet entity that is required to be disclosed by the Company in its 1934 Act filings and is not so disclosed or that otherwise could be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
(dd)            Investment Company Status . The Company is not, and upon consummation of the sale of the Securities will not be, an “investment company,” an affiliate of an “investment company,” a company controlled by an “investment company” or an “affiliated person” of, or “promoter” or “principal underwriter” for, an “investment company” as such terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
 
(ee)            Manipulation of Price . Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has, and, to the knowledge of the Company, no Person acting on their behalf has, directly or indirectly, (i) taken any action designed to cause or to result in the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to facilitate the sale or resale of any of the Securities, (ii) sold, bid for, purchased, or paid any compensation for soliciting purchases of, any of the Securities (other than the Placement Agent), or (iii) paid or agreed to pay to any Person any compensation for soliciting another to purchase any other securities of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.
 
 
 
 
 
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(ff)            U.S. Real Property Holding Corporation .  Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is, or has ever been, and so long as any of the Securities are held by any of the Buyers, shall become, a U.S. real property holding corporation within the meaning of Section 897 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Company and each Subsidiary shall so certify upon any Buyer’s request.
 
(gg)            Transfer Taxes . On the Closing Date, all stock transfer or other taxes (other than income or similar taxes) which are required to be paid in connection with the issuance, sale and transfer of the Securities to be sold to each Buyer hereunder will be, or will have been, fully paid or provided for by the Company, and all laws imposing such taxes will be or will have been complied with.
 
(hh)            Bank Holding Company Act .  Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “ BHCA ”) and to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “ Federal Reserve ”).  Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates owns or controls, directly or indirectly, five percent (5%) or more of the outstanding shares of any class of voting securities or twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the total equity of a bank or any equity that is subject to the BHCA and to regulation by the Federal Reserve. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates exercises a controlling influence over the management or policies of a bank or any entity that is subject to the BHCA and to regulation by the Federal Reserve.
 
(ii)            Illegal or Unauthorized Payments; Political Contributions .  Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries nor, to the best of the Company's knowledge (after reasonable inquiry of its officers and directors), any of the officers, directors, employees, agents or other representatives of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any other business entity or enterprise with which the Company or any Subsidiary is or has been affiliated or associated, has, directly or indirectly, made or authorized any payment, contribution or gift of money, property, or services, whether or not in contravention of applicable law, (a) as a kickback or bribe to any Person or (b) to any political organization, or the holder of or any aspirant to any elective or appointive public office except for personal political contributions not involving the direct or indirect use of funds of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.
 
(jj)            Money Laundering .  The Company and its Subsidiaries are in compliance with, and have not previously violated, the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and all other applicable U.S. and non-U.S. anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the laws, regulations and Executive Orders and sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, including, but not limited, to (i) Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 entitled, "Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism" (66 Fed. Reg. 49079 (2001)); and (ii) any regulations contained in 31 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter V.
 
 
 
 
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(kk)            Management .  Except as set forth in Schedule 3(mm) hereto or as disclosed in the SEC Documents, during the past five (5) year period, no current officer or director or, to the knowledge of the Company, no current ten percent (10%) or greater stockholder of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has been the subject of:
 
(i)           a petition under bankruptcy laws or any other insolvency or moratorium law or the appointment by a court of a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer for such Person, or any partnership in which such person was a general partner at or within two years before the filing of such petition or such appointment, or any corporation or business association of which such person was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of the filing of such petition or such appointment;
 
(ii)           a conviction in a criminal proceeding or a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations that do not relate to driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence);
 
(iii)           any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining any such person from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities:
 
(1)           Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission or an associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with such activity;
 
(2)           Engaging in any type of business practice; or
 
(3)           Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of securities laws or commodities laws;
 
(iv)           any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of any such person to engage in any activity described in the preceding sub paragraph, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;
 
(v)           a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the SEC or other authority to have violated any securities law, regulation or decree and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the SEC or any other authority has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated; or
 
(vi)           a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated.
 
 
 
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(ll)            No Additional Agreements . The Company does not have any agreement or understanding with any Buyer with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents other than as specified in the Transaction Documents.
 
(mm)         Public Utility Holding Act .  None of the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a “holding company,” or an “affiliate” of a “holding company,” as such terms are defined in the Public Utility Holding Act of 2005.
 
(nn)            Federal Power Act .  None of the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to regulation as a “public utility” under the Federal Power Act, as amended.
 
(oo)            Ranking of Notes .  Except as specifically noted in the Company’s public filings with the SEC, no Indebtedness of the Company, at the Closing, will be senior to, or pari passu with, the Notes in right of payment, whether with respect to payment or redemptions, interest, damages, upon liquidation or dissolution or otherwise.
 
(pp)            Disclosure .  Company confirms that neither it nor any other Person acting on its behalf has provided any of the Buyers or their agents or counsel with any information that constitutes or could reasonably be expected to constitute material, non-public information concerning the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, other than the existence of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents. The Company understands and confirms that each of the Buyers will rely on the foregoing representations in effecting transactions in securities of the Company. All disclosure provided to the Buyers regarding the Company and its Subsidiaries, their businesses and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the schedules to this Agreement, furnished by or on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is true and correct and does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Each press release issued by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries during the twelve (12) months preceding the date of this Agreement did not at the time of release contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.  No event or circumstance has occurred or information exists with respect to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or its or their business, properties, liabilities, prospects, operations (including results thereof) or conditions (financial or otherwise), which, under applicable law, rule or regulation, requires public disclosure at or before the date hereof or announcement by the Company but which has not been so publicly disclosed. The Company acknowledges and agrees that no Buyer makes or has made any representations or warranties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby other than those specifically set forth in Section 2.
 
 
4.
COVENANTS.
 
(a)            Best Efforts . Each Buyer shall use its best efforts to timely satisfy each of the conditions to be satisfied by it as provided in Section 6 of this Agreement. The Company shall use its best efforts to timely satisfy each of the conditions to be satisfied by it as provided in Section 7 of this Agreement.
 
 
 
 
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(b)            Form D and Blue Sky .  The Company agrees to file a Form D with respect to the Securities as required under Regulation D and to provide a copy thereof to each Buyer promptly after such filing. The Company shall, on or before the Closing Date, take such action as the Company shall reasonably determine is necessary in order to obtain an exemption for, or to, qualify the Securities being sold at the Closing for sale to the Buyers at the Closing pursuant to this Agreement under applicable securities or “Blue Sky” laws of the states of the United States (or to obtain an exemption from such qualification), and shall provide evidence of any such action so taken to the Buyers on or prior to the Closing Date.  Without limiting any other obligation of the Company under this Agreement, the Company shall timely make all filings and reports relating to the offer and sale of the Securities required under all applicable securities laws (including, without limitation, all applicable federal securities laws and all applicable “Blue Sky” laws), and the Company shall comply with all applicable federal, foreign, state and local laws, statutes, rules, regulations and the like relating to the offering and sale of the Securities to the Buyers.
 
(c)            Reporting Status . Until the date on which the Buyers shall have sold all of the Registerable Securities (the “ Reporting Period ”), the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to timely file all reports required to be filed with the SEC pursuant to the 1934 Act, and the Company shall not terminate its status as an issuer required to file reports under the 1934 Act even if the 1934 Act or the rules and regulations thereunder would no longer require or otherwise permit such termination.  From the time Form S-3 is available to the Company for the registration of the Registerable Securities, the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to take all actions necessary to maintain its eligibility to register the Registerable Securities for resale by the Buyers on Form S-3.
 
(d)            Use of Proceeds . The Company will use the proceeds from the sale of the Securities for general corporate purposes and working capital and not for (i) the repayment of any outstanding Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) redemption or repurchase of any securities of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (iii) the settlement of any outstanding litigation.
 
(e)            Financial Information . The Company agrees to send the following to each Investor (means a Buyer or any transferee or assignee of any Registerable Securities, Notes or Warrants, as applicable, to whom a Buyer assigns its rights under this Agreement during the Reporting Period (i) unless the following are filed with the SEC through EDGAR and are available to the public through the EDGAR system, within one (1) Business Day after the filing thereof with the SEC, a copy of its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, any Current Reports on Form 8-K and any registration statements (other than on Form S-8) or amendments filed pursuant to the 1933 Act, (ii) unless the following are either filed with the SEC through EDGAR or are otherwise widely disseminated via a recognized new release service (such as PR Newswire), on the same day as the release thereof, facsimile copies of all press releases issued by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and (iii) unless the following are filed with the SEC through EDGAR, copies of any notices and other information made available or given to the stockholders of the Company generally, contemporaneously with the making available or giving thereof to the stockholders..
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(f)            Listing .  The Company shall promptly secure the listing or designation for quotation (as the case may be) of all of the Registerable Securities upon each national securities exchange and automated quotation system, if any, upon which the Common Stock is then listed or designated for quotation (as the case may be) (subject to official notice of issuance) and shall maintain such listing or designation for quotation (as the case may be) of all Registerable Securities from time to time issuable under the terms of the Transaction Documents on such national securities exchange or automated quotation system. The Company shall use reasonable best efforts to maintain the Common Stock’s listing or authorization for quotation (as the case may be) on the Principal Market, The New York Stock Exchange, the NYSE Amex LLC, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market or the Nasdaq Global Market (each, an “ Eligible Market ”). Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries shall take any action which could be reasonably expected to result in the delisting or suspension of the Common Stock on an Eligible Market. The Company shall pay all fees and expenses in connection with satisfying its obligations under this Section 4(f).
 
(g)            Fees .  The Company shall be responsible for the payment of any placement agent’s fees, financial advisory fees, transfer agent fees, DTC (as defined below) fees or broker’s commissions (other than for Persons engaged by any Buyer) relating to or arising out of the transactions contemplated hereby (including, without limitation, any fees payable to the Placement Agent, who is the Company’s sole placement agent in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement). The Company shall pay, and hold each Buyer harmless against, any liability, loss or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and out-of-pocket expenses) arising in connection with any claim relating to any such payment. Except as otherwise set forth in the Transaction Documents, each party to this Agreement shall bear its own expenses in connection with the sale of the Securities to the Buyers.
 
(h)            Piggyback Registrations . Without limiting any obligation of the Company hereunder or under the Securities Purchase Agreement, if Company shall determine to prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement relating to an offering for its own account or the account of others under the 1933 Act of any of its equity securities (other than on Form S-4 or Form S-8 (each as promulgated under the 1933 Act) or their then equivalents relating to equity securities to be issued solely in connection with any acquisition of any entity or business or equity securities issuable in connection with the Company’s stock option or other employee benefit plans), then the Company shall deliver to each Investor a written notice of such determination and, if within fifteen (15) days after the date of the delivery of such notice, any such Investor shall so request in writing, the Company shall include in such registration statement, on a best efforts basis, all or any part of such Registerable Securities such Investor requests to be registered; provided, however, the Company shall not be required to register any Registerable Securities pursuant to this Section 2(g) that are eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144 without restriction (including, without limitation, volume restrictions) and without the need for current public information required by Rule 144(c)(1) (or Rule 144(i)(2), if applicable) or that are the subject of a then-effective Registration Statement.
 
 (i)            Reservation of Shares . So long as any Notes or Warrants remain outstanding, the Company shall take all action necessary to at all times have authorized, and reserved for the purpose of issuance, no less than (i) 110% of the maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of all the Notes then outstanding (assuming for purposes hereof, that the Notes are convertible at the Conversion Price (as defined in the Notes) and without regard to any limitations on the conversion of the Notes set forth therein), and (ii) 110% of the maximum number of Interest Shares issuable pursuant to the terms of the Notes then outstanding from the Closing Date through the thirty-six month anniversary of the Closing Date (determined as if issued on the Trading Day immediately preceding the Closing Date without taking into account any limitations on the issuance of securities set forth in the Notes) and (iii) the maximum number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of all the Warrants then outstanding (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of the Warrants set forth therein).
 
 
 
 
 
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(j)            Conduct of Business .  While any of the Notes or Warrants remain outstanding, the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries shall not be conducted in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation of any governmental entity, except where such violations would not result, either individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Effect.
 
(k)            Variable Securities . Until all of the Registerable Securities have been sold by the Buyers, the Company and each Subsidiary shall be prohibited from effecting or entering into an agreement to effect any Subsequent Placement involving a Variable Rate Transaction. “ Variable Rate Transaction ” means a transaction in which the Company or any Subsidiary (i) issues or sells any Convertible Securities either (A) at a conversion, exercise or exchange rate or other price that is based upon and/or varies with the trading prices of or quotations for the shares of Common Stock at any time after the initial issuance of such Convertible Securities, or (B) with a conversion, exercise or exchange price that is subject to being reset at some future date after the initial issuance of such Convertible Securities or upon the occurrence of specified or contingent events directly or indirectly related to the business of the Company or the market for the Common Stock, other than pursuant to customary anti-dilution provisions or (ii) enters into any agreement (including, without limitation, an equity line of credit) whereby the Company or any Subsidiary may sell securities at a future determined price (other than customary “preemptive” or “participation” rights). Each Buyer shall be entitled to obtain injunctive relief against the Company and its Subsidiaries to preclude any such issuance, which remedy shall be in addition to any right to collect damages.
 
(l)            Participation Right . From the date hereof through the first anniversary of the Closing Date, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries shall, directly or indirectly, effect any Subsequent Placement unless the Company shall have first complied with this Section 4(l). The Company acknowledges and agrees that the right set forth in this Section 4(l) is a right granted by the Company, separately, to each Buyer.
 
(i)           At least three (3) Trading Days prior to any proposed or intended Subsequent Placement, the Company shall deliver to each Buyer a written notice of its proposal or intention to effect a Subsequent Placement (each such notice, a “ Pre-Notice ”), which Pre-Notice shall not contain any information (including, without limitation, material, non-public information) other than: (i) a statement that the Company desires to provide such Buyer with material, non-public information, or, if permissible hereunder, a statement that the Company proposes or intends to effect a Subsequent Placement, (ii) a statement that the statement in clause (i) above does not constitute material, non-public information and (iii) a statement informing such Buyer that it is entitled to receive an Offer Notice (as defined below) with respect to such Subsequent Placement upon its written request. Upon the written request of a Buyer within three (3) Trading Days after the Company’s delivery to such Buyer of such Pre-Notice, and only upon a written request by such Buyer, the Company shall promptly, but no later than one (1) Trading Day after such request, deliver to such Buyer an irrevocable written notice (the “ Offer Notice ”) of any proposed or intended issuance or sale or exchange (the “ Offer ”) of the securities being offered (the “ Offered Securities ”) in a Subsequent Placement, which Offer Notice shall (w) identify and describe the Offered Securities, (x) describe the price and other terms upon which they are to be issued, sold or exchanged, and the number or amount of the Offered Securities to be issued, sold or exchanged, (y) identify the Persons (if known) to which or with which the Offered Securities are to be offered, issued, sold or exchanged and (z) offer to issue and sell to or exchange with such Buyer in accordance with the terms of the Offer such Buyer’s pro rata portion of 50% of the Offered Securities, provided that the number of Offered Securities which such Buyer shall have the right to subscribe for under this Section 4(o) shall be (a) based on such Buyer’s pro rata portion of the aggregate original principal amount of the Notes purchased hereunder by all Buyers (the “ Basic Amount ”), and (b) with respect to each Buyer that elects to purchase its Basic Amount, any additional portion of the Offered Securities attributable to the Basic Amounts of other Buyers as such Buyer shall indicate it will purchase or acquire should the other Buyers subscribe for less than their Basic Amounts (the “ Undersubscription Amount ”).

 
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(ii)           To accept an Offer, in whole or in part, such Buyer must deliver a written notice to the Company prior to the end of the third (3rd) Business Day after such Buyer’s receipt of the Offer Notice (the “ Offer Period ”), setting forth the portion of such Buyer’s Basic Amount that such Buyer elects to purchase and, if such Buyer shall elect to purchase all of its Basic Amount, the Undersubscription Amount, if any, that such Buyer elects to purchase (in either case, the “ Notice of Acceptance ”). If the Basic Amounts subscribed for by all Buyers are less than the total of all of the Basic Amounts, then such Buyer who has set forth an Undersubscription Amount in its Notice of Acceptance shall be entitled to purchase, in addition to the Basic Amounts subscribed for, the Undersubscription Amount it has subscribed for; provided, however, if the Undersubscription Amounts subscribed for exceed the difference between the total of all the Basic Amounts and the Basic Amounts subscribed for (the “ Available Undersubscription Amount ”), such Buyer who has subscribed for any Undersubscription Amount shall be entitled to purchase only that portion of the Available Undersubscription Amount as the Basic Amount of such Buyer bears to the total Basic Amounts of all Buyers that have subscribed for Undersubscription Amounts, subject to rounding by the Company to the extent it deems reasonably necessary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company desires to modify or amend the terms and conditions of the Offer in any material respect prior to the expiration of the Offer Period, the Company may deliver to each Buyer a new Offer Notice and the Offer Period shall expire on the third (3rd) Business Day after such Buyer’s receipt of such new Offer Notice.

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

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

(v)           Upon the closing of the issuance, sale or exchange of all or less than all of the Refused Securities, such Buyer shall acquire from the Company, and the Company shall issue to such Buyer, the number or amount of Offered Securities specified in its Notice of Acceptance. The purchase by such Buyer of any Offered Securities is subject in all cases to the preparation, execution and delivery by the Company and such Buyer of a separate purchase agreement relating to such Offered Securities reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to such Buyer and its counsel.

(vi)           Any Offered Securities not acquired by a Buyer or other Persons in accordance with this Section 4(l) may not be issued, sold or exchanged until they are again offered to such Buyer under the procedures specified in this Agreement.

(vii)           The Company and each Buyer agree that if any Buyer elects to participate in the Offer, neither the Subsequent Placement Agreement with respect to such Offer nor any other transaction documents related thereto (collectively, the “ Subsequent Placement Documents ”) shall include any term or provision whereby such Buyer shall be required to agree to any restrictions on trading as to any securities of the Company or be required to consent to any amendment to or termination of, or grant any waiver, release or the like under or in connection with, any agreement previously entered into with the Company or any instrument received from the Company.

 
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(viii)           Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4(o) and unless otherwise agreed to by such Buyer, the Company shall either confirm in writing to such Buyer that the transaction with respect to the Subsequent Placement has been abandoned or shall publicly disclose its intention to issue the Offered Securities, in either case, in such a manner such that such Buyer will not be in possession of any material, non-public information, by the fifth (5 th ) Business Day following delivery of the Offer Notice. If by such fifth (5 th ) Business Day, no public disclosure regarding a transaction with respect to the Offered Securities has been made, and no notice regarding the abandonment of such transaction has been received by such Buyer, such transaction shall be deemed to have been abandoned and such Buyer shall not be deemed to be in possession of any material, non-public information with respect to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Should the Company decide to pursue such transaction with respect to the Offered Securities, the Company shall provide such Buyer with another Offer Notice and such Buyer will again have the right of participation set forth in this Section 4(o). The Company shall not be permitted to deliver more than one such Offer Notice to such Buyer in any sixty (60) day period, except as expressly contemplated by the last sentence of Section 4(l)(ii).
 
(ix)           The restrictions contained in this Section 4(l) shall not apply in connection with the issuance of any Excluded Securities.  The Company shall not circumvent the provisions of this Section 4(o) by providing terms or conditions to one Buyer that are not provided to all.
 
(m)            Dilutive Issuances .  For so long as any Notes or Warrants remain outstanding, the Company shall not, in any manner, enter into or affect any Dilutive Issuance (as defined in the Notes) if the effect of such Dilutive Issuance is to cause the Company to be required to issue upon conversion of any Notes or exercise of any Warrant any shares of Common Stock in excess of that number of shares of Common Stock which the Company may issue upon conversion of the Notes and exercise of the Warrants without breaching the Company's obligations under the rules or regulations of the Principal Market.
 
(n)            Passive Foreign Investment Company .  The Company shall conduct its business in such a manner as will ensure that the Company will not be deemed to constitute a passive foreign investment company within the meaning of Section 1297 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
 
(o)            Restriction on Redemption and Cash Dividends .  Except as set forth on Schedule 4(r), so long as any Notes are outstanding, the Company shall not, directly or indirectly, redeem, or declare or pay any cash dividend or distribution on, any securities of the Company without the prior express written consent of the Required Holders.
 
(p)            Corporate Existence .  So long as any Buyer beneficially owns any Notes or Warrants, the Company shall not be party to any Fundamental Transaction (as defined in the Notes) unless the Company is in compliance with the applicable provisions governing Fundamental Transactions set forth in the Notes and the Warrants.
 
 
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(q)           [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.]
 
(r)           Conversion and Exercise Procedures .  Each of the form of Notice of Exercise included in the Warrants and the form of Notice of Conversion included in the Notes set forth the totality of the procedures required of the Buyers in order to exercise the Warrants or convert the Notes.  Except as provided in Section 5(d), no additional legal opinion, other information or instructions shall be required of the Buyers to exercise their Warrants or convert their Notes.  The Company shall honor exercises of the Warrants and conversions of the Notes and shall deliver the Conversion Shares, Interest Shares and Warrant Shares in accordance with the terms, conditions and time periods set forth in the Notes and Warrants.
 
(s)           Closing Documents.   On or prior to fourteen (14) calendar days after the Closing Date, the Company agrees to deliver, or cause to be delivered, to each Buyer executed copies of the Transaction Documents, Securities and other document required to be delivered to any party pursuant to Section 7 hereof.
 
5.
REGISTER; TRANSFER AGENT INSTRUCTIONS ; LEGEND.
 
(a)            Register . The Company shall maintain at its principal executive offices (or such other office or agency of the Company as it may designate by notice to each holder of Securities), a register for the Notes and the Warrants in which the Company shall record the name and address of the Person in whose name the Notes and   the Warrants have been issued (including the name and address of each transferee), the principal amount of the Notes held by such Person, the number of Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of the Notes, the number of Interest Shares issuable with respect to the Notes and the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants held by such Person. The Company shall keep the register open and available at all times during business hours for inspection of any Buyer or its legal representatives upon reasonable prior notice.
 
(b)            Transfer Agent Instructions . The Company shall issue irrevocable instructions to its transfer agent and any subsequent transfer agent in a form acceptable to each of the Buyers (the “ Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions ”) to issue certificates or credit shares to the applicable balance accounts at The Depository Trust Company (“ DTC ”), registered in the name of each Buyer or its respective nominee(s), for the Conversion Shares, the Interest Shares and the Warrant Shares in such amounts as specified from time to time by each Buyer to the Company upon conversion of the Notes or the exercise of the Warrants (as the case may be). The Company represents and warrants that no instruction other than the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions referred to in this Section 5(b), and stop transfer instructions to give effect to Section 2(g) hereof, will be given by the Company to its transfer agent with respect to the Securities, and that the Securities shall otherwise be freely transferable on the books and records of the Company, as applicable, to the extent provided in this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents. If a Buyer effects a sale, assignment or transfer of the Securities in accordance with Section 2(g), the Company shall permit the transfer and shall promptly instruct its transfer agent to issue one or more certificates or credit shares to the applicable balance accounts at DTC in such name and in such denominations as specified by such Buyer to effect such sale, transfer or assignment. In the event that such sale, assignment or transfer involves Conversion Shares, Interest Shares or Warrant Shares sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement or in compliance with Rule 144, the transfer agent shall issue such shares to such Buyer, assignee or transferee (as the case may be) without any restrictive legend in accordance with Section 5(d) below.  The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to a Buyer. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Section 5(b) will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Section 5(b), that a Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an order and/or injunction restraining any breach and requiring immediate issuance and transfer, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required. The Company shall cause its counsel to issue the legal opinion referred to in the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions to the Company’s transfer agent on each Effective Date. Any fees (with respect to the transfer agent, counsel to the Company or otherwise) associated with the issuance of such opinion or the removal of any legends on any of the Securities shall be borne by the Company.
 
 
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(c)            Legends . Each Buyer understands that the Securities have been issued (or will be issued in the case of the Conversion Shares, the Interest Shares and the Warrant Shares) pursuant to an exemption from registration or qualification under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, and except as set forth below, the Securities shall bear any legend as required by the “blue sky” laws of any state and a restrictive legend in substantially the following form (and a stop-transfer order may be placed against transfer of such stock certificates):
 
[NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE [CONVERTIBLE] [EXERCISABLE] HAVE BEEN][THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN] REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE HOLDER (IF REQUESTED BY THE COMPANY), IN A FORM REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD OR ELIGIBLE TO BE SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
 
(d)         Removal of Legends . Certificates evidencing Securities shall not be required to contain the legend set forth in Section 5(c) above or any other legend (i) while a registration statement (including a Registration Statement) covering the resale of such Securities is effective under the 1933 Act, (ii) following any sale of such Securities pursuant to Rule 144 (assuming neither the transferor nor the transferee is an affiliate of the Company), (iii) if such Securities are eligible to be sold, assigned or transferred under Rule 144 (provided that a Buyer provides the Company with reasonable assurances that such Securities are eligible for sale, assignment or transfer under Rule 144 which shall not include an opinion of Buyer’s counsel), (iv) in connection with a sale, assignment or other transfer (other than under Rule 144), provided that such Buyer provides the Company with an opinion of counsel to such Buyer, in a generally acceptable form, to the effect that such sale, assignment or transfer of the Securities may be made without registration under the applicable requirements of the 1933 Act or (v) if such legend is not required under applicable requirements of the 1933 Act (including, without limitation, controlling judicial interpretations and pronouncements issued by the SEC). If a legend is not required pursuant to the foregoing, the Company shall no later than two (2) Trading Days following the delivery by a Buyer to the Company or the transfer agent (with notice to the Company) of a legended certificate representing such Securities (endorsed or with stock powers attached, signatures guaranteed, and otherwise in form necessary to affect the reissuance and/or transfer, if applicable), together with any other deliveries from such