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Title of each class of
securities to be registered
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Amount of Shares
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Registered
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Proposed
maximum
offering price
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maximum
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Common Shares
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1,801,212 | $ | 0.05 | (1) | $ | 90,060.60 | (1) | $ | 500.00 | (2) | ||||||
Total
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1,801,212 | $ | 0.05 | (1) | $ | 90,060.60 | (1) | $ | 500.00 | (2) |
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This is a resale prospectus for the sale of up to 1,801,212
of our common shares by the selling shareholders listed herein. We will not receive any proceeds from any sales made by the selling shareholders.
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This is the initial registration of our common shares. Our common shares are presently not traded on any market or securities exchange and are not now quoted on any over-the-counter market
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Until our common shares are traded on the OTC Bulletin Board, the selling shareholders will sell their shares at US$1.50 per share and thereafter may offer the shares through public or private transactions, at prevailing market prices or any privately negotiated prices. See “Plan of Distribution
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PART I - INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY | 1 | |
SUMMARY OF THE OFFERING | 2 | |
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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RISK FACTORS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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SELLING STOCKHOLDERS AND CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS | 12 | |
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED
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INTERESTS OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 28 | |
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE | 31 | |
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
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DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION OF INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION | 39 | |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 39 | |
PART II - INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS | ||
OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION | II-1 | |
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS | II-1 | |
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES | II-1 | |
EXHIBIT INDEX | II-2 | |
UNDERTAKINGS | II-3 | |
SIGNATURES | II-5 |
● | the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of this offering; | |
● | the last day of the first fiscal year in which our annual gross revenues exceed US$1 billion; | |
● | the last day of the fiscal year in which we are deemed to be a "large accelerated filer" as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, which would occur if the market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates exceeded $700 million as of the last business day of the second fiscal quarter of such fiscal year; or | |
● | the date on which we have issued more than US$1 billion in non-convertible debt securities during the preceding three-year period. |
SUMMARY OF THE OFFERING | ||
Common shares offered by the Company
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None
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Common shares offered by the selling shareholders
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1,801,212(1)
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Common shares outstanding after the offering
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9,541,210(1)
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Use of proceeds
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We will not receive any proceeds from the resale of the shares offered hereby, all of which proceeds will be paid to the selling shareholders.
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Risk Factors
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The common shares offered hereby involves a high degree of risk and should not be purchased by investors who cannot afford the loss of their entire investment. See “Risk Factors”.
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Fiscal year ended
March 31, 2014
(audited)
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Fiscal year ended
March 31, 2013
(audited)
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Six months ended
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)
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Six months ended
September30, 2013
(unaudited)
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Operating Statement Data:
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Revenues
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$ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||
Expenses
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232,956 | 91,369 | 566,598 | 40,613 | ||||||||||||
Profit (Loss) from Operations
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$ | (232,956 | ) | $ | (91,369 | ) | $ | (566,598 | ) | $ | (40,613 | ) | ||||
Net Loss
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$ | (232,956 | ) | $ | (91,369 | ) | $ | (566,598 | ) | $ | (40,613 | ) | ||||
Net Profit (Loss) Per Share
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$ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||
Balance Sheet Data:
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Total Assets
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$ | 125,132 | $ | 13,575 | $ | 174,286 | ||||||||||
Total Liabilities
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518,936 | 502,603 | 797,218 | |||||||||||||
Common shares issued and outstanding
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8,606.250 | 8,606.250 | 9,207,010 | |||||||||||||
Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
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$ | (393,804 | ) | $ | (489,028 | ) | $ | (622,932 | ) |
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be found unsafe;
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be ineffective or less effective than anticipated;
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fail to receive necessary regulatory approvals;
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be difficult to competitively price relative to alternative methods of production of Chlorella and Omega-3;
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be difficult or impossible to manufacture on an economically viable scale;
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be subject to supply chain constraints for raw materials;
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fail to be developed and accepted by the market prior to the successful marketing of similar products by competitors;
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be impossible to market because it infringes on the proprietary rights of third parties; or
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be too expensive for commercial use.
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stop or delay using our proprietary technology;
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stop or delay selling, manufacturing or using products that incorporate the challenged intellectual property;
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pay damages; and/or
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enter into licensing or royalty agreements which, if available at all, may only be available on unfavorable terms.
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Shares Beneficially Owned
Prior to Offering
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Shares which may be offered Pursuant to this
Offering
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Shares Beneficially
Owned After Offering
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Name
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Number
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Percent (a)
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Number
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Number (b)
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Percent (a)
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Paul Ramsay
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3,894,230 | 42.3 | % | 389,423 | 3,504,807 | 38.0 | % | |||||||||||||
4120 Ridgeway Drive. Unit 37, | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9 Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Richard Rusiniak
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3,894,230 | 42.3 | % | 389,423 | 3,504,807 | 38.0 | % | |||||||||||||
4120 Ridgeway Drive. Unit 37, | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9 Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
W. Cameron McDonald
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0 | 0 | % | 0 | 0 | 0 | % | |||||||||||||
4120 Ridgeway Drive. Unit 37, | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9 Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ross Eastley
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311,538 | 3.38 | % | 31,154 | 280,384 | 3.0 | % | |||||||||||||
4120 Ridgeway Drive. Unit 37, | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9 Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. Blair Mullin
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337,500 | (1) | 3.5 | % | 325,000 | (1) | 12,500 | (1) | * | |||||||||||
7185 Joshua Road | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oak Hills, CA 92344 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Graeme Phipps
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66,963 | (2) | * | 44,642 | 22,321 | (2) | * | |||||||||||||
Kristen Muller
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312,500 | 3.39 | % | 31,250 | 281,250 | 3.1 | % | |||||||||||||
Brendan McConkey
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75,000 | * | 7,500 | 67,500 | * | |||||||||||||||
Sarah Ruffell
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112,500 | 1.22 | % | 11,250 | 101,250 | 1.1 | % | |||||||||||||
Sandra Ramsay and Paul Gowan
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17,250 | (3) | * | 12,750 | 4,500 | (3) | * | |||||||||||||
Robert MacLean
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9,250 | (4) | * | 7,000 | 2,250 | (4) | * | |||||||||||||
Catherine Chiesa
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26,786 | (5) | * | 17,857 | 8,929 | (5) | * | |||||||||||||
Roy Gallo
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33,482 | (6) | * | 22,321 | 11,161 | (6) | * | |||||||||||||
Cindy Paskey
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33,482 | (6) | * | 22,321 | 11,161 | (6) | * | |||||||||||||
Burt Schertzing
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13,392 | (7) | * | 8,928 | 4,464 | (7) | * | |||||||||||||
David Fast
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22,875 | (8) | * | 15,250 | 7,625 | (8) | * | |||||||||||||
Dianne Green
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53,571 | (9) | * | 35,714 | 17,857 | (9) | * | |||||||||||||
Michael Green
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60,267 | (10) | * | 40,178 | 20,089 | (10) | * | |||||||||||||
Fayroon Kandasamy
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91,071 | (11) | * | 60,714 | 30,357 | (11) | * | |||||||||||||
Michael Cordasco
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26,384 | (12) | * | 17,589 | 8,795 | (12) | * | |||||||||||||
6846360 Canada Ltd. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Carmen Menechella
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13,500 | (13) | * | 9,000 | 4,500 | (13) | * | |||||||||||||
632162 Ontario Ltd. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Marvin Mimms
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13,500 | (13) | * | 9,000 | 4,500 | (13) | * | |||||||||||||
Peter Padula
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13,500 | (13) | * | 9,000 | 4,500 | (13) | * | |||||||||||||
Padula Holdings Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dino Padula
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13,500 | (13) | * | 9,000 | 4,500 | (13) | * | |||||||||||||
D.P. Holdings Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Elio Petrocelli
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13,500 | (13) | * | 9,000 | 4,500 | (13) | * | |||||||||||||
Petrocelli Holdings Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monika Pompetzki
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13,392 | (7) | * | 8,928 | 4,464 | (7) | * | |||||||||||||
Sandra Elsley
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22,500 | (14) | * | 22,500 | (14) | 0 | 0 | % | ||||||||||||
Fred Hawa
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5,000 | (15) | * | 5,000 | (15) | 0 | 0 | % | ||||||||||||
Gillies Hunter
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20,088 | (16) | * | 13,392 | 6,696 | (16) | * | |||||||||||||
Patricia Johann Widdis
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200,892 | (17) | 2.16 | % | 133,928 | 66,964 | (17) | * | ||||||||||||
Teresa Nowak
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13,500 | (13) | * | 9,000 | 4,500 | (13) | * | |||||||||||||
Sylvia Nowak
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27,750 | (18) | * | 18,500 | 9,250 | (18) | * | |||||||||||||
Michael Lynch
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13,500 | (13) | * | 9,000 | 4,500 | (13) | * | |||||||||||||
Lawrence MacLean
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6,750 | (19) | * | 4,500 | 2,250 | (19) | * | |||||||||||||
Marc Sawicki
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7,500 | (20) | * | 5,000 | 2,500 | (20) | * | |||||||||||||
Marianna Glazounova
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44,250 | (21) | * | 29,500 | 14,750 | (21) | * | |||||||||||||
Joseph P. Galda | 10,050 | (22) | * | 6,700 | 3,350 | (22) | * | |||||||||||||
All directors and officers as a group (6 persons)
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8,459,998 | (1)(14) | 88.6 | % | 1,157,500 | (23) | 7,302,498 | 79.2 | % |
(1)
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Includes 25,000 common shares and exercisable warrants to purchase 312,500 common shares registered in the name of Apollo Marketing LLC, as to which Mr. Mullin exercises sole voting and investment control.
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(2)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 22,321 common shares.
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(3)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 4,500 common shares.
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(4)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 2,250 common shares.
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(5)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 8,929 common shares.
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(6)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 11,161 common shares.
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(7)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 4,464 common shares.
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(8)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 7,625 common shares.
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(9)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 17,857 common shares.
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(10)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 20,089 common shares.
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(11)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 30,357 common shares.
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(12)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 8,795 common shares.
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(13)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 4,500 common shares.
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(14)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 22,500 common shares.
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(15)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 5,000 common shares.
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(16)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 6,696 common shares.
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(17)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 66,964 common shares.
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(18)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 9,250 common shares.
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(19)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 2,250 common shares.
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(20)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 2,500 common shares.
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(21)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 14,750 common shares.
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(22)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 3,350 common shares.
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(23)
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Includes exercisable warrants to purchase 322,500 common shares.
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ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
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block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
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purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
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privately negotiated transactions;
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short sales;
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agreements with broker-dealers to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;
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a combination of any such methods of sale; and
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any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
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if all the shares have been registered and sold pursuant to this registration effected or pursuant to exempt transactions; or
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at such time as all shares held by the selling
shareholders
may be sold within a three-month period under Rule 144, either because each selling stockholder holds 1% or less of our then-outstanding Common Stock or because each selling stockholder can sell all of its shares under Rule 144(k) without volume or time limitations.
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1.
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lag phase
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exponential growth phase
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stationary or production phase and
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end of life phase
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pH
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dissolved oxygen (DO)
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temperature
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nutrient composition and by-product profiles
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agitation profile
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gas sparging method
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nutrient feed and product harvest profiles
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dissolved carbon dioxide (dCO
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Competing Algae Production Systems
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Requires vast areas of land
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Algae growth depends on consistent temperatures
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Sunlight variation adversely affects production
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High risk of pond contamination
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Evaporation
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Low CO
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availability
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An open pond algae production system
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At the other end of the spectrum are photobioreactors which involve the use of complex enclosed reactor systems. These systems allow the continuous cultivation of algae in a highly controlled environment. |
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Common systems often involve rows of tubes of various shapes and configurations. Although much effort has been put into these systems in recent years, their large scale commercialization for algae production has been hampered by a number of drawbacks including: | ||
Close Tube photobioreactor |
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High construction costs
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High maintenance costs, especially for cleaning
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Poor gas diffusivity
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poor control of growth conditions (e.g. oxygen
accumulation, overheating)
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CO
₂
delivery limitations
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Complete control of all growth parameters
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Small foot print
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Efficient aeration, agitation and mixing, thus DO (dissolved oxygen) control
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Effective CO
2
removal
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Water recycling with inline continuous decontamination method
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Demonstrated full control over algae growing parameters, facilitating optimum growth
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Grown three different species of algae successfully
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Produced algae biomass with key nutrient content that meets market requirements
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Inoculated algae culture at low levels, maintaining viability and rapid growth
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Designed, installed, and proved the nutrient and CO
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delivery system
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Discovered and mastered a biological dewatering method
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Extracted BioOil successfully
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Demonstrated and measured the very low energy usage requirements of the system
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Funders
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Amount ($)
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Ontario Power Authority (Grant)
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250,000 | |||
Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit
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72,400 | |||
Founders Cash
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435,057 | |||
Private Funds raised to-date
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647,860 |
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Six times more beta-carotene than spinach.
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More dietary fibre than leading fruits and vegetables.
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More complete protein per serving than soy – and twice as much as steak.
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Higher nucleic acid content than any food – even more than sardines – for slowing down the visible signs of aging.
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50 times the antioxidants and flavonoids as Vitamin C or Vitamin E for fighting free radical damage.
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18 powerful amino acids including glutamic acid to help sharpen memory and defence boosting lysine, and arginine to enhance your natural production of immune cells.
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More than 20 vitamins and minerals to encourage optimum health and energy.
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Algae expects a higher CAGR due in part to increasing concerns about the marine industry’s sustainability, and the risk associated with continuing to deal with an industry that may face the restricted fish supplies in the coming years.
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Algae’s growth may also be partly attributed to consumer perceptions of potential heavy metal toxicity of fish-based Omega-3 after recent lawsuits in the US. (source: F & S Sept. 2011)
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Pricing stability is also an advantage to algae-derived Omega-3. In February, 2013, fish-derived Omega-3 prices rose dramatically, triggered by crude fish oil prices which had skyrocketed in the face of increasing demands on global fisheries.
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Algae has been successfully penetrating the functional foods market due to increasing consumer awareness about the health benefits of desirable DHA, a type of Omega-3 native to selected algae species. (source: F & S Sept. 2011)
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Algae is also penetrating the market due to its distinction as the sole vegan source of Omega-3.
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The largest segment (22%) of the functional food ingredients market is a collection of additives that do not neatly fit into other categories. These include polyol, phytoestrogens, and Omega-3.
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The second-largest segment (21%) is vitamins. Major ingredients of this category are vitamin A, B3 (niacin), B2 (riboflavin), B1 (thiamine), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folate), B12 (cobalamine), C, D, E, and biotin.
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The third-largest segment (16%) is minerals. The major minerals used as functional ingredients are calcium, potassium, magnesium, and selenium.
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Company
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Source
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Share (%)
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DSM Ocean Nutrition Canada
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Marine
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23.2 | |||
Denomega Pure Health
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Marine
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14.3 | |||
Seven Seas
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Marine
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12.6 | |||
BASF
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Marine
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12.5 | |||
DSM Martek Biosciences
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Algae
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8.1 | |||
Nissui Group
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Marine
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4.6 | |||
KD-Pharma Bexbach GmbH
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Marine
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3.4 | |||
Nu-Mega Ingredients Pty Ltd
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Marine
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1.8 | |||
Other Companies
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19.5 | ||||
Total
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100 |
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Tier 1 - Leading global multinational companies such as Pronova, Ocean Nutrition Canada, (acquired by DSM), Martek Biosciences (acquired by DSM), GC Reiber, and EPAX. These companies exclusively focus on the production of refined omega-3 ingredients. This Tier also includes multi-ingredient companies such as Croda and Napro Pharma, a division of Cognis, which has a significant presence in the market.
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Tier 2 - This Tier of competition includes multi-ingredient manufacturers such as DSM and other smaller omega-3 focused suppliers. It also includes companies, such as Enzymotec, Numega, KD Pharma, and Neptune Biosciences, and bulk oil manufacturers such as Lysi Ltd.
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Tier 3 - This Tier includes medium-sized and smaller companies and regional participants such as Omega Protein and P&G Food Ingredients. Other stakeholders in this market include contract manufacturers, such as ProBio, AquaCap, Pfizer Inc.’s Capsugel, and Soft Gel Technologies, Inc., and distributors of marine nutritional oils such as Jedwards International, Inc, AerChem Inc, and Charles Bowman And Company.
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Risks & Risk Mitigation Strategy
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1.
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Biological expertise is important
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It is not enough to build an algae cultivation system but only have limited expertise on the algae itself. Algae are complex organisms that require knowledge and experience to effectively culture.
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2.
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Growth Rate critical
. There must be complete control of all parameters in a contaminant-free environment and it is critical to efficiently uptake nutrients and carbon sources.
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3.
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Impurities must be avoided
. Cultivation systems in the open environment are exposed to variable elements. If their design does not facilitate sectional integrity, detrimental contamination can result.
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Algae Dynamics
Response
. The
Algae Dynamics
BioSilo™ will be in a clean room environment and the modular design facilitates isolating contamination. Each module can be disinfected and re-inoculated.
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4.
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CO
2
delivery must be efficient
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Most systems rely on “bubbling” of CO
2
into the algae allowing large amounts to pass through the culture to atmosphere reducing CO
2
sequestration by the algae.
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Algae Dynamics
Response
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The
Algae Dynamics
BioSilo™ has a unique CO
2
delivery system that significantly reduced bubbling and CO
2
loss to the atmosphere.
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5.
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Land area must be minimized
. Using large tracts of land for cultivating algae can be costly and inefficient.
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Algae Dynamics
Response
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The
Algae Dynamics
BioSilo™ has a small footprint and can be located at any industrial site.
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6.
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Operating and energy costs must be minimized
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Although some photobioreactor designs have demonstrated excellent algae yields, their maintenance costs are high.
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Algae Dynamics
Response
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The
Algae Dynamics
BioSilo™ operates using a dual lighting system and a low amount of electrical energy. The multi- layer design takes advantage of gravity and the selection of narrow spectrum LED lighting reduces energy requirements. As well,
Algae Dynamics
’s design eliminates tube fouling.
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1.
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Growth Rates
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Growing parameters control
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Benefits
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- Light source intensity
- CO
2
absorption efficiency
- Algae cell mixing method and rate
- PH and temperature
- Nutrients delivery ratio
- A proprietary liquefied CO
2
technology that resolves the problems associated with widely used CO
2
diffusers (bubblers)
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- Extremely high purity levels
- Scalable
- Minimized cultivation costs
- Computer controlled process
- Consistent nutrient composition
- Computer controlled O2/N2/CO
2
Ratios
- Continuous production 24/7 process without maintenance interruption
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2.
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Space
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Small production space requirement
|
Benefits
Need to think in 3 dimensions:
|
|
Stacks of shallow cultivation trays
- Compact light source (maximum absorption)
- Combined CO
2
and nutrient supply system
- Recyclable media (water + minerals)
- Compact mixing and temperature control
- In - situ harvesting process
|
- Efficient use of space (volume not just area)
- Maximizes heating and cooling efficiencies to facilitate optimal growing conditions
- Minimizes capital and operating costs
- Easy process component access
- Automatic in-situ process control
|
3.
|
Energy Requirements
|
Algae Dynamics
Solution
|
Benefits
|
|
-
Algae Dynamics
uses a proprietary design taking advantage of gravity
- Algae biomass solution flows down through the tank layers with optimal conditions throughout the trays.
- Algae is harvested at the bottom, the water is cleaned and re-circulated for reuse.
|
- Extremely efficient use of energy
- Fewer moving parts reduces energy, labour and maintenance costs
- Use of LED lighting system provides additional energy efficiency
|
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Name
and
Principal
Position
|
Year
|
Salary
($)
|
Bonus
($)
|
Stock
Awards
($)
|
Option
Awards
($)
|
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
|
Change in
Pension
Value and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
|
All
Other
Compensation
($) (i)
|
Total
($) (i)
|
|||||||||||||||||||
Richard Rusiniak,
|
2014
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
$
|
50,000
|
$
|
50,000
|
|||||||||||||||||
Chief Executive
|
2013
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
$
|
0
|
$
|
0
|
|||||||||||||||||
Paul Ramsay
|
2014
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
$
|
50,000
|
$
|
50,000
|
|||||||||||||||||
President
|
2013
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
$
|
0
|
$
|
0
|
|||||||||||||||||
Ross Eastley
|
2014
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
$
|
20,000
|
$
|
20,000
|
|||||||||||||||||
Chief Financial Officer
|
2013
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
$
|
3,000
|
$
|
3,000
|
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR END
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
Option Awards
|
Stock Awards
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Name
(a)
|
Number
of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
options
(#) (b)
|
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#)
(c)
|
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned
Options
(#)
(d)
|
Option
Exercise
Price
($)
(e)
|
Option
Expiration
Date
($)
(f)
|
Number of
S hares or
Common Shares of
Stock that
have not Vested
(#)
(g)
|
Market
Value of
Shares of
Common Shares of
Stock that
Have not
Vested
($)
(h)
|
Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Number of
Unearned Shares,
Common Shares or
Other
Rights that
have not
Vested
(#)
(i)
|
Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout Value
of Unearned
Shares, Common Shares
or other
Rights that
have not
Vested
($)
(j)
|
||||||||||||
Richard Rusiniak
|
Nil
|
Nil
|
Nil
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Nil
|
N/A
|
Nil
|
N/A
|
||||||||||||
Paul Ramsay
|
Nil
|
Nil
|
Nil
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Nil
|
N/A
|
Nil
|
N/A
|
||||||||||||
Ross Eastley
|
Nil
|
Nil
|
Nil
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Nil
|
N/A
|
Nil
|
N/A
|
●
|
the individual acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the Registrant’s best interests, or the best interests of the other entity for which the individual acted as director or officer or in a similar capacity at the Registrant’s request; and
|
●
|
in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty, the individual had reasonable grounds for believing that his or her conduct was lawful.
|
McGOVERN, HURLEY, CUNNINGHAM, LLP
|
||
|
||
Chartered Accountants
Licensed Public Accountants
|
As at March 31,
|
As at March 31,
|
|||||||
2014
|
2013
|
|||||||
ASSETS
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
Current Assets
|
||||||||
Cash
|
$ | 64,674 | $ | 4,001 | ||||
Prepaid expenses
|
12,124 | - | ||||||
Amounts receivable
|
7,875 | 3,613 | ||||||
Total Current Assets
|
84,674 | 7,614 | ||||||
Equipment and leasehold improvements (Note 4)
|
33,318 | - | ||||||
Intangible assets (Note 5)
|
7,141 | 5,961 | ||||||
Total Assets
|
$ | 125,132 | $ | 13,575 | ||||
LIABILITIES
|
||||||||
Current Liabilities
|
||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 11)
|
$ | 87,530 | $ | 52,030 | ||||
Advances from investor (Note 6)
|
- | 25,000 | ||||||
Advances from shareholders (Note 7)
|
431,406 | 425,573 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities
|
518,936 | 502,603 | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
|
||||||||
Common stock (Note 8), $Nil par value, unlimited amount
|
||||||||
authorized, 8,606,250 issued and outstanding
|
||||||||
as of March 31, 2014, (2013 - 8,606,250)
|
100 | 100 | ||||||
Equity to be issued (Note 8)
|
328,180 | - | ||||||
Accumulated deficit
|
(722,084 | ) | (489,128 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders' (Deficiency)
|
(393,804 | ) | (489,028 | ) | ||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficiency)
|
$ | 125,132 | $ | 13,575 |
For the
|
For the
|
||||||||
Year Ended
|
Year Ended
|
||||||||
March 31,
|
March 31,
|
||||||||
2014
|
2013
|
||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES
|
|||||||||
Amortization expense (Note 4)
|
$ | 6,737 | $ | - | |||||
Business development
|
14,575 | 17,633 | |||||||
Management and contract fees
|
120,000 | 3,000 | |||||||
Occupancy costs
|
11,248 | 4,931 | |||||||
Office and general
|
7,218 | 7,410 | |||||||
Professional fees
|
49,987 | 19,977 | |||||||
Property insurance
|
3,588 | - | |||||||
Research and development
|
3,006 | 24,724 | |||||||
Telephone and internet services
|
9,195 | 8,620 | |||||||
Travel
|
7,402 | 5,074 | |||||||
Total Operating Expenses
|
232,956 | 91,369 | |||||||
Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss
|
232,956 | $ | 91,369 | ||||||
Net loss per common share -
|
|||||||||
Basic and diluted
|
$ | 0.03 | $ | 0.01 | |||||
Weighted average common shares
|
|||||||||
outstanding - basic and diluted
|
8,668,418 | 8,606,250 |
Common
|
Common
|
|||||||||||||||||||
Shares
|
Shares
|
Equity to
|
Accumulated
|
Stockholders'
|
||||||||||||||||
Number
|
Amount
|
be Issued
|
Deficit
|
(Deficency)
|
||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2012
|
8,606,250 | $ | 100 | $ | - | $ | (397,759 | ) | $ | (397,659 | ) | |||||||||
Net loss and
|
||||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive loss
|
||||||||||||||||||||
for the year
|
- | - | - | (91,369 | ) | (91,369 | ) | |||||||||||||
March 31, 2013
|
8,606,250 | 100 | $ | - | $ | (489,128 | ) | (489,028 | ) | |||||||||||
Unit subscriptions
|
||||||||||||||||||||
received
|
- | - | 328,180 | - | 328,180 | |||||||||||||||
Net loss and
|
||||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive loss
|
||||||||||||||||||||
for the year
|
- | - | - | (232,956 | ) | (232,956 | ) | |||||||||||||
March 31, 2014
|
8,606,250 | $ | 100 | $ | 328,180 | $ | (722,084 | ) | $ | (393,804 | ) |
Year
|
Year
|
|||||||
Ended
|
Ended
|
|||||||
March 31,
|
March 31,
|
|||||||
2014
|
2013
|
|||||||
Operating activities
|
||||||||
Net loss for the year
|
$ | (232,956 | ) | $ | (91,369 | ) | ||
Items not affecting cash
|
||||||||
Amortization
|
6,737 | - | ||||||
Prepaid expenses
|
(12,124 | ) | - | |||||
Amounts receivable
|
(4,262 | ) | 69,056 | |||||
Accounts payable
|
35,500 | (16,376 | ) | |||||
Net cash flows from operating activities
|
(207,105 | ) | (38,689 | ) | ||||
Financing activities
|
||||||||
Advances from shareholders
|
5,833 | 43,241 | ||||||
Unit subscriptions received
|
303,180 | - | ||||||
Net cash flows from financing activities
|
309,013 | 43,241 | ||||||
Investing activities
|
||||||||
Investment in equipment and leasehold improvements
|
(40,055 | ) | - | |||||
Investment in patents
|
(1,180 | ) | (1,003 | ) | ||||
Net cash flows from investing activities
|
(41,235 | ) | (1,003 | ) | ||||
Net change in cash
|
60,673 | 3,549 | ||||||
Cash position - beginning of year
|
4,001 | 452 | ||||||
Cash position - end of year
|
$ | 64,674 | $ | 4,001 |
1.)
|
Nature of the Business and Going Concern
|
3.)
|
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
|
|
3.)
|
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
|
|
3.)
|
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
|
|
3.)
|
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
|
|
3.)
|
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
|
4.)
|
Property and Equipment
|
Cost | 2014 Accumulated Amortization | Cost | 2013 Accumulated Amortization | |||||||||||||
Computer equipment | $ | 1,865 | $ | 560 | - | - | ||||||||||
Production equipment | 27,236 | 5,447 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Leasehold improvements | 10,954 | 730 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 40,055 | $ | 6,737 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Net carrying amount | $ | 33,318 | $ | - |
5.)
|
Intangible Assets
|
6.)
|
Advances from Investor
|
7.)
|
Advances from Shareholders
|
8.)
|
Capital Stock
|
9.)
|
Income Taxes
|
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Loss before income taxes | $ | (232,956 | ) | $ | (91,369 | ) | ||
Statutory tax rate | 26.5 | % | 26.5 | % | ||||
Expected income tax (recovery) | $ | (62,000 | ) | $ | (23,000 | ) | ||
Non-deductible items | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
Change in valuation allowance | 61,000 | 22,000 | ||||||
Total income taxes (recovery) | $ | - | $ | - |
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Net operating loss carry forwards | $ | 187,000 | 93,000 | |||||
Equipment and leasehold improvements | 33,000 | |||||||
Valuation allowance | (187,000 | ) | (126,000 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax asset | $ | - | $ | - |
2029 | $ | 65,000 | ||
2030 | 83,000 | |||
2031 | 29,000 | |||
2032 | 81,000 | |||
2033 | 93,000 | |||
2034 | 355,000 | |||
Total | $ | 706,000 |
10.)
|
Commitments and Contingencies
|
2015 | $ | 25,732 | ||
2016 | 25,732 | |||
2017 | 25,732 | |||
2018 | 25,732 | |||
2019 | 17,154 |
11.)
|
Related Party Transactions
|
12.)
|
Financial Instruments
|
(a)
|
Liquidity risk
|
(b)
|
Concentration of credit risk
|
(c)
|
Foreign exchange risk
|
|
The Company principally operates within Canada. The Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar and major purchases are transacted in Canadian dollars. Management believes the foreign exchange risk derived from currency conversions is negligible and therefore does not hedge its foreign exchange risk.
|
(d)
|
Interest rate risk
|
13.)
|
Subsequent Events
|
●
|
The name change to Algae Dynamics Corp.,
|
●
|
A motion to implement a 1 for 4 reverse stock split
|
●
|
A motion to approve an incentive stock option plan applicable to the directors, employees and service providers.
|
As at September 30,
|
As at March 31,
|
|||||||
2014
|
2014
|
|||||||
ASSETS
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
Current Assets
|
||||||||
Cash
|
$ | 56,213 | $ | 64,674 | ||||
Prepaid expenses
|
4,951 | 12,124 | ||||||
Amounts receivable
|
25,124 | 7,875 | ||||||
Total Current Assets
|
86,288 | 84,673 | ||||||
Equipment and leasehold improvements (Note 3)
|
74,964 | 33,318 | ||||||
Intangible assets (Note 4)
|
13,034 | 7,141 | ||||||
Total Assets
|
$ | 174,286 | $ | 125,132 | ||||
LIABILITIES
|
||||||||
Current Liabilities
|
||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 9)
|
$ | 134,981 | $ | 87,530 | ||||
Advances from shareholders (Note 5)
|
424,937 | 431,406 | ||||||
Warrant liability (Note 6b)
|
237,300 | - | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities
|
797,218 | 518,936 | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY)
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
Common stock (Note 6a), $Nil par value, unlimited amount
authorized, 9,207,010 issued and outstanding as of Sept 30, 2014, (March 31, 2014 - 8,606,250)
|
475,552 | 100 | ||||||
Warrants (Note 6b)
|
190,198 | - | ||||||
Equity to be issued (Note 6a)
|
- | 328,180 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit
|
(1,288,682 | ) | (722,084 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders' (Deficiency)
|
(622,932 | ) | (393,804 | ) | ||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficiency)
|
$ | 174,286 | $ | 125,132 |
For the
|
For the
|
For the
|
For the
|
|||||||||||||
Three Month
|
Three Month
|
Six Month
|
Six Month
|
|||||||||||||
Period Ended
|
Period Ended
|
Period Ended
|
Period Ended
|
|||||||||||||
September 30,
|
September 30,
|
September 30,
|
September 30,
|
|||||||||||||
2014
|
2013
|
2014
|
2013
|
|||||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES
|
||||||||||||||||
Amortization expense (Note 3)
|
$ | 4,840 | $ | - | $ | 8,676 | $ | - | ||||||||
Business development
|
10,711 | 3,844 | 15,813 | 7,171 | ||||||||||||
Management and contract fees
|
90,875 | 12,500 | 119,875 | 12,500 | ||||||||||||
Occupancy costs
|
7,249 | 988 | 15,505 | 2,306 | ||||||||||||
Office and general
|
10,226 | 658 | 15,783 | 1,792 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees (Note 6b)
|
160,411 | - | 355,967 | 6,161 | ||||||||||||
Property insurance
|
3,525 | - | 5,979 | - | ||||||||||||
Research and development
|
8,331 | 596 | 14,538 | 1,430 | ||||||||||||
Telephone and internet services
|
3,359 | 2,292 | 6,324 | 4,233 | ||||||||||||
Travel | 1,653 | 4,648 | 8,138 | 5,020 | ||||||||||||
Total Operating Expenses
|
301,180 | 25,527 | 566,598 | 40,613 | ||||||||||||
Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss for the period
|
$ | 301,180 | $ | 25,527 | $ | 566,598 | $ | 40,613 | ||||||||
Net loss per common share -
|
||||||||||||||||
basic and diluted
|
$ | 0.03 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares
|
||||||||||||||||
outstanding - basic and diluted
|
9,207,010 | 8,606,250 | 8,899,320 | 8,606,250 |
Common
|
Common
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares
|
Shares
|
Equity to
|
Accumulated
|
Stockholders'
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Number
|
Amount
|
Warrants
|
be Issued
|
Deficit
|
(Deficiency)
|
|||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2013
|
8,606,250 | $ | 100 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (489,128 | ) | $ | (489,028 | ) | |||||||||||
Unit subscriptions
|
- | - | - | 328,180 | - | 328,180 | ||||||||||||||||||
received
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss and
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive loss
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
for the year
|
- | - | - | - | (232,956 | ) | (232,956 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2014
|
8,606,250 | $ | 100 | $ | - | $ | 328,180 | $ | (722,084 | ) | $ | (393,804 | ) | |||||||||||
Unit subscriptions
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
issued (Note 6a)
|
315,335 | 328,180 | - | (328,180 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Unit subscriptions
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
received and issued
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
and issued (Note 6a)
|
285,425 | 319,680 | - | - | - | 319,680 | ||||||||||||||||||
Valuation of
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
warrants (Note 6b)
|
(171,308 | ) | 171,308 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Warrants granted
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
for services (Note 6b)
|
- | 19,290 | - | - | 19,290 | |||||||||||||||||||
Unit issue costs
|
- | (1,100 | ) | (400 | ) | - | - | (1,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss and
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive loss
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
for the period
|
- | - | - | - | (566,598 | ) | (566,598 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2014
|
9,207,010 | $ | 475,552 | $ | 190,198 | $ | - | $ | (1,288,682 | ) | $ | (622,932 | ) |
For the
|
For the
|
|||||||
Six Month
|
Six Month
|
|||||||
Period Ended
|
Period Ended
|
|||||||
September 30,
|
September 30,
|
|||||||
2014
|
2013
|
|||||||
Operating activities
|
||||||||
Net loss for the period
|
$ | (566,598 | ) | $ | (40,613 | ) | ||
Items not affecting cash
|
||||||||
Amortization
|
8,676 | - | ||||||
Stock based compensation (Note 6b)
|
256,590 | - | ||||||
Items not affecting cash
|
||||||||
Prepaid expenses
|
7,173 | - | ||||||
Amounts receivable
|
(17,249 | ) | 1,670 | |||||
Accounts payable
|
47,451 | - | ||||||
Net cash flows used in operating activities
|
(263,957 | ) | (38,943 | ) | ||||
Financing activities
|
||||||||
Advances from shareholders
|
(6,469 | ) | 12,118 | |||||
Unit subscriptions received
|
319,680 | 120,000 | ||||||
Unit issue costs
|
(1,500 | ) | - | |||||
Net cash flows from financing activities
|
311,711 | 132,118 | ||||||
Investing activities
|
||||||||
Investment in equipment and leasehold improvements
|
(50,322 | ) | - | |||||
Investment in patents
|
(5,893 | ) | - | |||||
Net cash flows used in investing activities
|
(56,215 | ) | - | |||||
Net change in cash
|
(8,461 | ) | 93,175 | |||||
Cash position - beginning of period
|
64,674 | 4,001 | ||||||
Cash position - end of period
|
$ | 56,213 | $ | 97,176 |
|
1.)
|
Nature of the Business and Going Concern
|
|
3.)
|
Property and Equipment
|
September 30, 2014 | March 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||
Cost |
Accumulated
Amortization
|
Cost |
Accumulated
Amortization
|
|||||||||||||
Computer equipment | $ | 3,558 | $ | 1,009 | $ | 1,865 | $ | 560 | ||||||||
Production equipment | 63,444 | 11,247 | 27,236 | 5,447 | ||||||||||||
Leasehold improvements | 23,375 | 3,157 | 10,954 | 730 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 90,377 | $ | 15,413 | $ | 40,055 | $ | 6,737 | ||||||||
Net carrying amount | $ | 74,964 | $ | 33,318 | ||||||||||||
|
4.)
|
Intangible Assets
|
|
5.)
|
Advances from Shareholders
|
|
6.)
|
Capital Stock
|
|
6.)
|
Capital Stock (continued)
|
Expiry Date | Number of Warrants | Number of Warrants Exercisable | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Grant Date Fair Value Equity | Fair Value at September 30, 2014 of Vested Warrants Liability | |||||||||||||||
June 6, 2016 | 300,383 | 300,383 | $ | 1.68 | * | $ | 170,908 | $ | - | |||||||||||
June 7, 2016 | 5,000 | 5,000 | $ | 1.12 | 3,180 | - | ||||||||||||||
June 6, 2017 | 22,500 | 22,500 | $ | 1.12 | 16,110 | - | ||||||||||||||
April 1, 2017 | 625,000 | 300,000 | USD $ | 0.04 | - | 237,300 | ||||||||||||||
952,883 | 627,883 | $ | 0.67 | $ | 190,198 | $ | 237,300 |
|
6.)
|
Capital Stock (continued)
|
|
7.)
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Income Taxes
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8.)
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Commitments and Contingencies
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9.)
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Related Party Transactions
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10.)
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Financial Instruments
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(a)
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Liquidity risk
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(b)
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Concentration of credit risk
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10.)
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Financial Instruments (continued)
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(c)
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Foreign exchange risk
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The Company principally operates within Canada. The Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar and major purchases are transacted in Canadian dollars. Management believes the foreign exchange risk derived from currency conversions is negligible and therefore does not hedge its foreign exchange risk. See also Note 10 e.
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(d)
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Interest rate risk
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Fair Value at
September 30,
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Fair Value Measurement Using | |||||||||||||||
2014 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||
Derivative liability – Warrants | $ | 237,300 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 237,300 |
September 30,
2014
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March 31,
2014
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Balance at beginning of period | ||||||||
Additions to derivative instruments, recognized in earnings as professional fees
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$ | - | $ | - | ||||
Change in fair market value, recognized in earnings
as professional fees
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240,000 | - | ||||||
Balance at end of period | (2,700 | ) | - | |||||
$ | 237,300 | $ | - |
10.)
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Financial Instruments (continued)
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(e)
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Derivative liability – warrant liability (continued)
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September 30,
2014
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Number of shares underlying the warrants | 625,000 | |||
Fair market value of the stock | $ | 0.82 | ||
Exercise price | USD$ | 0.04 | ||
$ | (0.044 | ) | ||
Expected volatility | 144 | % | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.16 | % | ||
Expected dividend yield | 0 | % | ||
Expected warrant life (years) | 2.5 |
11.)
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Subsequent Event
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SEC Registration Fee
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$ | 500 | ||
Printing Expenses
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6,000 | |||
Accounting Fees and Expenses
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15,000 | |||
Legal Fees and Expenses
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30,000 | |||
Blue Sky Fees/Expenses
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- | |||
Transfer Agent Fees
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2,000 | |||
TOTAL
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$ | 53,500 |
Item 14.
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Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
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1.
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Section 11.02 of the Company's Bylaws, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement.
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2.
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In the Employment Agreement of some of the officers (who also serve as Directors).
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Item 15.
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
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Exhibit
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Document Description
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3.1
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(a) Articles of Incorporation.*
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(b) Articles of Amendment to Change the Corporation Name* | ||
(c) Articles of Amendment to Eliminate Share Transfer Restrictions and Effect Reverse Stock Split* | ||
3.2
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Bylaws.*
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4.1
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Specimen Stock Certificate *
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4.2
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Form of Private Placement Warrant to Purchase Common Shares*
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5.1
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Opinion of The Law Office of Peterson Law Professional Corporation, regarding the legality of the securities being registered.*
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10.1
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Employment Agreement with Richard Rusiniak*
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10.2
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Employment Agreement with Paul Ramsay*
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10.3
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Employment Agreement with Ross Eastley*
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10.4
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Lease agreement dated October 29, 2013 with 2725312 Canada Inc.*
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10.6
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(a) Advisory Agreement with Connectus Inc. dated March 11, 2014, as amended*
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(b) Amendment to Advisory Agreement with Connectus* | ||
(c) First Tranche Warrant (initially with Connectus, assigned to Apollo Marketing LLC)* | ||
(c) Second Tranche Warrant (initially with Connectus, assigned to Apollo Marketing LLC)* | ||
10.7
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(a) Agreement with Sandra Elsley*
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(b) Warrant Issued to Sandra Elsley* | ||
10.8 | Agreement with Corey Bigras * | |
23.1
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Consent of
McGovern, Hurley, Cunningham, LLP.
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23.2
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Consent of The Law Office of Peterson Law Professional Corporation**
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(1)
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To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement to:
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(a)
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include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;
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(b)
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reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of this Registration Statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in this Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in the volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective Registration Statement; and
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(c)
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include any additional or changed material information with respect to the plan of distribution.
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(2)
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That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered herein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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(3)
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To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
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(4)
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For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of a registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in the form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of the Registration Statement as of the time it was declared effective.
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(5)
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For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new Registration Statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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(6)
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For the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser:
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Each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A (§§230.430A of this chapter), shall be deemed to be part of and included in the Registration Statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness.
Provided however,
that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the Registration Statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the Registration Statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the Registration Statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
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(7)
|
For the purpose of determining liability of the Registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of securities:
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The Registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the Registrant pursuant to this Registration Statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the Registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
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(a)
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Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the Registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 of this chapter;
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(b)
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Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the Registrant or used or referred to by the Registrant;
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(c)
|
The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the Registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the Registrant; and
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(d)
|
Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the Registrant to the purchaser.
|
B.
|
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Company has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the small business issuer in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Company will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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C.
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The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:
|
(1)
|
For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this Registration Statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this Registration Statement as of the time it was declared effective.
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(2)
|
For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona fide
offering thereof.
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ALGAE DYNAMICS
CORP.
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(the “Registrant”)
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BY:
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/s/ Richard Rusiniak | |
Richard Rusiniak
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Chief Executive Officer and Director
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BY:
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/s/ Paul Ramsay | |
Paul Ramsay
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President and Director
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BY:
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/s/ Ross Eastley
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Ross Eastley
|
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Chief Financial Officer and Director and Principal Accounting Officer
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BY:
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/s/ P. Blair Mullin
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P. Blair Mullin
|
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Director
|
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BY:
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/s/ W. Cameron McDonald
|
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W. Cameron McDonald
|
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Director |
INTERPRETATION | SECTION | ||
Defined Terms | 1.01 | ||
Number and Gender | 1.02 | ||
Headings | 1.03 | ||
MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS | |||
Annual Meeting | 2.01 | ||
Special Meetings | 2.02 | ||
Notices | 2.03 | ||
List of Shareholders Entitled to Notice | 2.04 | ||
Record Date for Notice of Shareholder Meeting | 2.05 | ||
Persons Entitled to be Present | 2.06 | ||
Quorum | 2.07 | ||
Pledged Shares | 2.08 | ||
Representatives | 2.09 | ||
Proxies | 2.10 | ||
Shareholders | 2.12 | ||
Votes to Govern | 2.13 | ||
Show of Hands | 2.14 | ||
Ballots | 2.15 | ||
Casting Vote | 2.16 | ||
Adjournment
|
2.17 | ||
Transaction of Business by Signature
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2.18 | ||
Chairman and Secretary
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2.19 | ||
DIRECTORS | |||
Power of Directors | 3.01 | ||
Quorum | 3.02 | ||
Qualifications | 3.03 | ||
Election and Term | 3.04 | ||
Removal of Directors | 3.05 |
Vacancies | 3.06 | ||
Calling of Meetings | 3.07 | ||
Meetings by Telephone | 3.08 | ||
Place of Meetings | 3.09 | ||
Votes to Govern | 3.10 | ||
Adjournment | 3.11 | ||
Remuneration of Directors | 3.12 | ||
Interest of Directors in Contracts | 3.13 | ||
Declaration of Interest | 3.14 | ||
Loans to Employees, Shareholders and Directors | 3.15 | ||
Directors' Duties | 3.16 | ||
Transaction of Business by Signature | 3.17 | ||
Director Ceasing to Hold Office | 3.18 | ||
Chairman | 3.19 | ||
COMMITTEES | |||
Committee of Directors | 4.01 | ||
Transaction of Business | 4.02 | ||
Audit Committee | 4.03 | ||
Procedure at Committee Meetings | 4.04 | ||
OFFICERS
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Appointment of Officers | 5.01 | ||
Chairman of the Board | 5.02 | ||
President | 5.03 | ||
Vice-President | 5.04 | ||
Secretary | 5.05 | ||
Treasurer | 5.06 | ||
Other Officers | 5.07 | ||
Term of Office and Remuneration | 5.08 | ||
Variation of Duties | 5.09 | ||
Agents and Attorneys | 5.10 | ||
Fidelity Bonds | 5.11 | ||
BANKING ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTS
|
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Banking Arrangements | 6.01 | ||
Execution of Instruments | 6.02 | ||
SHARES | |||
Allotment | 7.01 | ||
Payment of Commissions | 7.02 | ||
Share Certificates | 7.03 | ||
Replacement of Share Certificates | 7.04 | ||
Transfer Agent and Registrar | 7.05 | ||
Registration of Transfer | 7.06 | ||
Lien for Indebtedness | 7.07 | ||
Enforcement of Lien | 7.08 | ||
Joint Shareholders | 7.09 | ||
Non-Recognition of Trust | 7.10 | ||
Deceased Shareholders | 7.11 | ||
FINANCIAL
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Financial Year | 8.01 | ||
Dividends | 8.02 | ||
Dividend Cheques | 8.03 | ||
Non-Receipt of Cheques | 8.04 | ||
Stock Dividends | 8.05 | ||
Record Date for Dividends and Rights | 8.06 | ||
Unclaimed Dividends | 8.07 | ||
Purchase of Business as of Past Date | 8.08 | ||
NOTICES
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Method of Giving Notice | 9.01 | ||
Computation of Time | 9.02 | ||
Omissions and Errors | 9.03 | ||
Notice to Joint Shareholders | 9.04 | ||
Persons Entitled by Death or Operation of Law | 9.05 | ||
Waiver of Notice | 9.06 | ||
VOTING RIGHTS
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Voting Rights in Other Corporations | 10.01 | ||
PROTECTION OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND OTHERS
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Limitation of Liability | 11.01 | ||
Indemnity | 11.02 | ||
Insurance | 11.03 |
"Act" | means the Canada Business Corporations Act , as from time to time amended, and any Act that may be substituted therefor and in the event of such substitution any reference in the by-laws of the Corporation to the Act shall be read as referring to the amended or substituted provisions therefor in the new statute or statutes; | ||
"Articles of Incorporation" and "Articles" | means the original or restated articles of incorporation, articles of amendment, articles of amalgamation, articles of arrangement, articles of continuance, articles of revival, articles of reorganization, letters patent, supplementary letters patent, a special act and any other instrument by which the Corporation is incorporated; | ||
"board" | means the board of directors of the Corporation; | ||
"by-law" | means any by-law of the Corporation from time to time in force and effect; | ||
"Corporation" | means the corporation subsisting under the Act and named CONVERTED CARBON TECHNOLOGIES INC. | ||
"meeting of shareholders" | includes an annual meeting of shareholders and a special meeting of shareholders; | ||
"number of directors" | means the number of directors provided for in the Articles or, where a minimum and maximum number of directors is provided for in the Articles, the number of directors determined by a special resolution or resolution; |
a) | to employees of the Corporation or any of its affiliates, whether or not they are shareholders or directors, to enable or assist them to purchase or erect live-in accommodations for their own occupation, or in accordance with a plan for the purchase of shares of the Corporation or any of its affiliates; |
b) | to any person on account of expenditures incurred or to be incurred on behalf of the Corporation; |
c) | to a holding body corporate if the Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of such holdings body corporate; or |
d) | to a subsidiary body corporate of the Corporation. |
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a)
|
he acquires the status of a bankrupt;
|
|
b)
|
he becomes of unsound mind and is so found by a court in Canada or elsewhere;
|
|
c)
|
he is removed from office by resolution of the shareholders as provided in Section 3.05;
|
|
d)
|
he dies; or
|
|
e)
|
he resigns in accordance with the Act.
|
|
a)
|
the auditor of the Corporation is entitled to receive notice of every meeting of the audit committee and at the expense of the Corporation, to attend and be heard thereat;
|
|
b)
|
the auditor of the Corporation or any member of the audit committee may call a meeting of the audit committee; and
|
|
c)
|
the audit committee shall review the financial statements of the Corporation and shall report thereon to the board of directors of the Corporation before such financial statements are approved by the board of directors.
|
|
a)
|
where the share or shares are redeemable pursuant to the Articles, by redeeming such share or shares and applying the redemption price to the debt;
|
|
b)
|
subject to the Act, by purchasing the share or shares for cancellation for a price equal to the book value of such share or shares and applying the proceeds to the debt;
|
|
c)
|
by selling the share or shares to any third party whether or not such party is at arm's length to the Corporation, including, without limitation, any officer or director of the Corporation, for the best price which the directors consider to be obtainable for such share or shares; or
|
|
d)
|
by refusing to register a transfer of such share or shares until the debt is paid.
|
|
(a)
|
he acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Corporation; and
|
|
(b)
|
in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty, he had reasonable grounds for believing that his conduct was lawful.
|
Warrant Shares: •
|
Initial Issuance Date: •
|
Termination Date: •
|
where:
|
X = the number of Common Shares to be issued to Holder;
|
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Y = the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is being Exercised;
|
|
A = the Market Price of one (1) Common Share (for purposes of this Section 2(c), where “
Market Price
,” means the VWAP (as defined herein) of one (1) Common Share during the ten (10) consecutive Trading Day period immediately preceding the date of exercise; and
|
|
B = the Exercise Price.
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CONVERTED CARBON TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
|
||
By:
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Name: Paul Ramsay
|
||
Title: President
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Name:
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(Please Print)
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Address:
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(Please Print)
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Dated: _______________ __, ______
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Holder’s Signature:
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Holder’s Address:
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DENNIS H. PETERSON
Solicitor
e: dhp@petelaw.com
www.petelaw.com
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1.
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CCT hereby employs the Executive and the Executive agrees to be employed as CEO on the terms and conditions herein contained.
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2.
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The Executive shall serve CCT with such duties and responsibilities as the Board of Directors of CCT may from time to time reasonably assign to him. These duties and responsibilities shall be commensurate with a president of a business of comparable size and type, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the duty to manage, supervise and conduct the ordinary and usual business and affairs of CCT and to advise CCT in connection therewith. Unless the Executive determines otherwise, the Executive shall, throughout the term of his employment hereunder and so long as the Executive is the beneficial owner (directly or indirectly) of at least 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares of CCT, be a director of CCT. During the currency of this Agreement, the Executive shall devote the whole of his time and attention to the Business and shall not, without the consent in writing of CCT, undertake any other business or occupation or become an executive, employee or agent of any other corporation, firm or individual.
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3.
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The Executive shall not be required to reside outside of the Greater Toronto region in connection with this employment, unless specifically agreed to by the Executive.
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4.
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Effective as of July 1
st
., 2014, (the “Effective Date”), the Executive shall receive a base salary from CCT of $120,000 per annum (the “Base Salary"), less statutory deductions, payable in equal bi-weekly installments. Such compensation shall be subject to review annually provided that: (a) the Base Salary shall not be reduced; and (b) CCT shall be under no obligation to increase the Base Salary at the time of any review. Upon the Effective Date, CCT shall make, on behalf of the Executive, the maximum allowable contribution to his RRSP (not to exceed $30,000 per year) in each year, as well as providing him with a car allowance of up to $750 per month.
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5.
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The Executive shall be entitled to participate in the benefits made available by CCT generally to its Executives and employees generally from time to time including, but not by way of limitation, medical, hospital, dental and extended health care benefits and life insurance and disability insurance.
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6.
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The Executive shall be entitled to participate in equity and other incentive compensation plans that may be established and administered by the Board of Directors or a Compensation Committee that may be established by the Board of Directors provided, however, that nothing herein shall mandate a particular level of grant or participation.
|
7.
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CCT shall pay all normal business expenses as approved under CCT’s normal business practices by CCT's Chief Financial Officer, which are actually and properly incurred by the Executive in furtherance of or in connection with the business of CCT, including, but not by way of limitation, all travel and parking expenses, public relations expenses and all entertainment expenses. If any such expenses are paid in the first instance by the Executive, CCT shall reimburse him therefor, subject to the receipt by CCT of statements and vouchers in a form reasonably satisfactory to CCT’s Chief Financial Officer.
|
8.
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The Executive shall be entitled to up to five (5) weeks paid vacation in each calendar year; provided that such vacation may be taken only at such times as the Executive and CCT may from time to time reasonably determine having regard to the operations of CCT; and provided further that such vacation not taken within the year may not be carried forward into any subsequent years.
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9.
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The term of the Executive's employment shall be three (3) years commencing on the Effective Date unless sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 10 through 13.
|
10.
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The term of Executive’s employment and this Agreement shall terminate upon the Executive’s death or Disability. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Disability” shall mean a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity of the Executive and which renders the Executive unable to perform the essential functions of the Executive’s position, even with reasonable accommodation which does not impose an undue hardship on CCT, for ninety (90) days in any consecutive one-hundred eighty (180) day period. The Board reserves the right, in good faith, to make the determination of whether or not a Disability exists for purposes of this Agreement based upon information supplied by the Executive and/or his medical personnel, as well as information from medical personnel (or others) selected by CCT or its insurers. If the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this paragraph 10, the Executive, or his estate, shall be entitled to payment of accrued salary, awarded but unpaid bonuses and accrued and unused vacation pay through to the date of death or Disability.
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11.
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The Executive’s employment by CCT, and the term, may be terminated at any time during the term by the Executive, on no less than sixty (60) days prior written notice to CCT. If the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this paragraph 11, the Executive, shall be entitled to payment of accrued salary, awarded but unpaid bonuses and accrued and unused vacation pay through to the date of termination. Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement pursuant to this paragraph 11, the provisions of paragraphs 14 through 16 shall survive.
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a.
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If the Executive's employment is terminated by CCT other than upon the expiry of this Agreement, death or Disability, upon a Change in Control pursuant to paragraph 13 or for Just Cause (as defined below), the Executive shall be entitled to an amount equal to twelve (12) months compensation including benefits payable hereunder which shall be increased by one month for each full year of service completed hereunder. In addition, the Executive shall be entitled to be paid the full amount owing in respect of any loans made to the Corporation by the Executive provided that if the Board of CCT determines that making such payment would not be in the best interests of CCT, CCT and the Executive shall negotiate in good faith to agree upon an acceptable repayment schedule. Such payments shall be the only entitlement of the Executive upon termination and the Executive acknowledges that it is fair and reasonable.
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12.
|
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the employment of the Executive may at the option of CCT, be terminated by CCT without notice and without pay in lieu of notice for any Just Cause. "Just Cause" shall mean:
|
a)
|
The Executive’s willful and material failure to perform his duties hereunder (other than any such failure due to the Executive's physical or mental illness), or the Executive's willful and material breach of his obligations hereunder;
|
b)
|
The Executive’s engaging in willful and serious misconduct that has caused or is reasonably expected to result in material injury to the Corporation;
|
c)
|
The Executive’s being convicted of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendre to, a crime that constitutes a felony; or
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d)
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The Executive’s failure or inability to obtain or retain any license required to be obtained or retained by him in any jurisdiction in which the Corporation does or proposes to do business.
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13.
|
In the event of a “Change in Control” and the occurrence of a “Triggering Event" as defined herein, the Executive's employment will be deemed terminated without Just Cause and without reasonable notice and the Executive will be entitled to the payment of $250,000 together with an additional amount equal to one month’s base salary for each full year of service completed pursuant to this Agreement in lieu of such notice. In addition, any options to purchase shares of the Corporation issued to the Executive but not fully vested on the date of such deemed termination shall vest. A Change in Control means a transaction or series of transactions whereby directly or indirectly:
|
a)
|
any Person or combination of Persons acting jointly and in concert (other than: (i) Connectus Inc., or an affiliate or subsidiary of Connectus Inc.; or (ii) the Executive or a corporation controlled directly or indirectly by the Executive) acquires a sufficient number of securities of the Corporation to affect materially the control of the Corporation and for the purposes of this Agreement, a Person or combination of Persons acting jointly and in concert, holding shares or other securities in excess of the number which, directly or following the conversion of exercise thereof, would entitle the holders thereof to cast 20% or more of the votes attached to all shares of the Corporation which may be cast to elect directors of the Corporation, shall be deemed to be in a position to affect materially the control of the Corporation, in which case the Change in Control shall be deemed to occur on the date that is the later of the date that the security representing one more than that required to cast 20% of the votes attached to all shares of the Corporation which may be cast to elect directors of the Corporation is acquired or the date on which the persons acting jointly and in concert agree to so act;
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b)
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the Corporation shall consolidate or merge with or into, amalgamate with or enter into a statutory arrangement with, any other Person (other than a corporation controlled directly or indirectly by the Executive) and, in connection therewith, all or part of the outstanding shares of the Corporation which have voting rights attached thereto shall be changed in any way, reclassified or converted into, exchanged or otherwise acquired for shares or other securities of the Corporation or any other Person or for cash or any other property, in which case the Change in Control shall be deemed to occur on the date of closing of the consolidation, merger, amalgamation or statutory arrangement, as the case may be; or
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c)
|
the Corporation shall sell or otherwise transfer, including by way of the grant of a leasehold Interest (or one or more subsidiaries of the Corporation shall sell or otherwise transfer, including without limitation by way of the grant of a leasehold interest) property or assets (A) aggregating more than 50% of the consolidated assets (measured by either book value or fair market value) of the Corporation and its subsidiaries as at the end of the most recently completed financial year of the Corporation or (B) which during the most recently completed financial year of the Corporation generated, or during the then current financial year of the Corporation are expected to generate, more than 50% of the consolidated operating income or cash flow of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, to any other Person or Persons, in which case the Change in Control shall be deemed to occur on the date of transfer of the assets representing one dollar more than 50% of the consolidated assets in the case of clause (A) or 50% of the consolidated operating income or cash flow in the case of clause (B),as the case may be:
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other than a transaction or series of transactions which involves a sale of securities or assets of the Corporation with which the Executive is involved as a purchaser in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, and whether by way of participation in a corporation or partnership that is a purchaser or by provision of debt, equity or purchase leaseback financing, but excluding where the Executive's sole involvement with such a purchase is the ownership of an equity interest of less than 5% of the acquirer where the acquirer is a public entity, and the Executive and persons acting jointly and in concert with the Executive hold securities of the acquirer which, directly, or following the conversion or exercise thereof, would entitle the holders thereof to cast 5% or more of the votes attached to all shares or other interests of the acquirer which may be cast to elect directors or the management of the acquirers;
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an adverse change in any of the duties, powers, rights, discretion, salary or benefits of the Executive as they exist immediately prior to the Change of Control;
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a diminution of the title of the Executive as it exists immediately to the Change of Control;
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a change in the person or body to whom the Executive reports immediately prior to the Change of Control, except if such person or body is of equivalent rank or stature or such change is as a result of the resignation or removal of such person or the persons comprising such body, as the case may be, provided that this shall not include a change resulting from a promotion in the normal course of business: or,
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a change in the location at which the Executive is regularly required immediately prior to the Change of Control to carry out the terms of his employment with the Corporation.
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All confidential records, material, information and all trade secrets concerning the business or affairs of CCT obtained by the Executive in the course of his employment shall remain the exclusive property of CCT. During the Executive's employment or at any time thereafter, the Executive shall not divulge the contents of such confidential records, material, information or trade secrets to any person, firm or corporation other than to CCT or CCT’s qualified employees and advisors and the Executive shall not, following the termination of his employment hereunder for any reason, use the contents of such confidential records, material, information or trade secrets for any purpose whatsoever. This paragraph shall not apply to any confidential records, material, information or trade secrets which:
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is or becomes publicly known through the lawful action of any third party;
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is disclosed without restriction to the Executive by a third party;
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has been made available by CCT directly or indirectly to a third party without obligation of confidentiality; or
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the Executive is obligated to produce as a result of a court order or pursuant to governmental action, provided that CCT shall have been given written notice of such court order or governmental action and an opportunity to appear and object.
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The Executive covenants and agrees with CCT that he will not (without the prior written consent of CCT) directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, including without limitation, either individually or in partnership or jointly or in conjunction with any other person or persons, firm, association, syndicate, company or corporation, as principal, agent, shareholder, Executive or in any other manner whatsoever during the term of his employment hereunder and for a period ending two (2) years following the date of the termination of his employment (for any reason) carry on or be engaged in a business which is competitive with the business then carried on by CCT (a “Competitive Business” includes the business of the cultivation and distribution of Algae biomass, powders, tablets and oils in any metropolitan area in the world where CCT is carrying on such business, now or in the future, or where CCT was contemplating carrying on such business, without limitation, as discussed in CCT's business plan in existence, at the time of the termination of the executive’s employment, or be concerned with or interested in or lend money to, guarantee the debts or obligations of or permit his name or any part thereof to be used by any person, persons, firm, association, syndicate, company or corporation engaged or concerned with or interested in a Competitive Business.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 16, the Executive may invest in stocks, bonds or other securities of any Competitive Business (but without participating in such Competitive Business) if:
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the stocks, bonds or other securities of the Competitive Business are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or are publicly traded over the counter;
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his investment in the Competitive Business does not exceed, in the case of any class of capital stock five percent (5%) of the issued and outstanding shares, or in the case of bonds or other securities, five percent (5%) of the aggregate principal amount hereof issued and outstanding; and
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such investment would not prevent, directly or indirectly, the transaction of business by CCT with any province of Canada or any governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof by virtue of any statute, law, regulation or administrative practice.
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Except for any matters for which this Agreement expressly provides otherwise, any matter in dispute under or relating to this Agreement shall, unless settled in the manner provided by paragraph 18(a), be finally resolved by binding arbitration.
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The parties wish to foster a mutually beneficial relationship under this Agreement and to encourage an informal mechanism for the resolution of disputes. Either party may at any time notify the other party of an intention to discuss or dispute any matter connected with this Agreement. Within 5 days of receiving such notification, the parties shall each appoint a representative knowledgeable on the topic at issue and such representatives shall meet within the following 5 days in an attempt to settle the matter at issue. If the representatives of the parties are unable to resolve the matter at issue within 5 days of their first meeting, then either party may refer the matter at issue to binding arbitration in accordance with this paragraph 18.
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In the event that the parties are unable to resolve a disagreement or dispute pursuant to section 16(a), either party may serve a notice on the other party of its intention to formally arbitrate, pursuant to the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1991 (Ontario) stating with reasonable particularity the subject matter of such dispute. Within 15 days of service of such notice the parties shall appoint a single Arbitrator. Should the parties be unable to agree upon a single arbitrator within such 15 day period, then either party may at any time thereafter select its own arbitrator and may serve notice upon the other party to select an arbitrator. Upon receipt of such notice the other party shall have 5 days in which to appoint an arbitrator. The two arbitrators thus selected shall appoint a third arbitrator within 5 days of the appointment of the second arbitrator, and the three arbitrators shall constitute a board of arbitrators (herein referred to as called the “Board of Arbitrators”) which shall determine the matter. If either party shall fail to name an arbitrator within 5 days at receipt of a demand to do so upon application by the party that has appointed an arbitrator the second arbitrator shall be appointed by any Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. If the two arbitrators shall fail to appoint the third arbitrator, then upon application by either party such third arbitrator shall be appointed by any Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The arbitrator or arbitrators selected to act hereunder shall be qualified by education and training to pass upon the particular question in dispute. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, each party shall bear the costs it incurs in connection with the arbitration and all other costs of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties hereto.
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The decision of the single arbitrator or the Board of Arbitrators or the majority thereof shall be communicated to the parties not later than 30 days after the close of argument in the arbitration, subject to any reasonable delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The decision of the single arbitrator or of the majority of the Board of Arbitrators, as the case may be, shall be drawn up in writing and signed and shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Arbitration Act of the Province of Ontario and subject to the specific provisions of and limitations in this Agreement, be final and binding upon the parties hereto and all persons claiming through or under them as to any question or questions so submitted to arbitration, and the parties shall perform the terms and conditions thereof. Judgment upon the award rendered by the single arbitrator or the majority of the Board of Arbitrators, as the case may be, may be entered in any Court having jurisdiction and thereupon execution or other legal process may issue thereon.
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The obligations of the patties under this Agreement shall continue to be performed during the dispute resolution proceedings contemplated by this section.
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In the event that any clause or option of any covenant herein should be unenforceable or be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such enforceability or invalidity shall not affect the enforceability or validity of the remaining portions of the covenants and such unenforceable or invalid portions shall be severable from the remainder of this Agreement. The Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that all restrictions contained in this Agreement are reasonable and valid and all defenses to the strict enforcement thereof by CCT are hereby waived by him.
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Subject to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), CCT agrees to indemnify and save the Executive harmless from and against all costs, charges and expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, reasonably incurred by him in respect of any civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which the Executive is made a party by reason of having been a director or officer of CCT, if the Executive acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of CCT.
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CCT covenants and agrees to obtain, as soon as possible after the Effective Date appropriate and commercially reasonable liability insurance for the Executive with respect to his being a director and officer of CCT.
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This Agreement constitutes and expresses the whole agreement of the parties hereto with reference to the employment of the Executive by CCT, and with reference to any matters or things herein provided for or hereinbefore discussed or mentioned with reference to such employment. All promises, representations, collateral agreements and understandings relative thereto not incorporated herein are hereby superseded and cancelled by this Agreement.
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All notices, request, demands or other communications by the terms hereof required or permitted to be given by one party to the other shall be given in writing by personal delivery or by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the other party or delivered to the other party as follows:
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This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the Province of Ontario.
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All dollar amounts referred to in this Agreement are expressed in US funds.
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This Agreement is personal to the Executive and may not be assigned by him. Upon notice to the Executive, this Agreement may be assigned to an affiliate of the Corporation, provided that notwithstanding such assignment, the Corporation continues to guarantee the performance by such assignee of its obligations hereunder and provided that the person to which the Executive is assigned is within 50 miles of the boundaries of Metropolitan Toronto.
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Except as aforesaid, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assignees, including, in the case of the Executive, his heirs, executors and administrators.
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Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement and of every part hereof.
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CCT hereby employs the Executive and the Executive agrees to be employed as CEO on the terms and conditions herein contained.
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The Executive shall serve CCT with such duties and responsibilities as the Board of Directors of CCT may from time to time reasonably assign to him. These duties and responsibilities shall be commensurate with a president of a business of comparable size and type, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the duty to manage, supervise and conduct the ordinary and usual business and affairs of CCT and to advise CCT in connection therewith. Unless the Executive determines otherwise, the Executive shall, throughout the term of his employment hereunder and so long as the Executive is the beneficial owner (directly or indirectly) of at least 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares of CCT, be a director of CCT. During the currency of this Agreement, the Executive shall devote the whole of his time and attention to the Business and shall not, without the consent in writing of CCT, undertake any other business or occupation or become an executive, employee or agent of any other corporation, firm or individual.
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The Executive shall not be required to reside outside of the Greater Toronto region in connection with this employment, unless specifically agreed to by the Executive.
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Effective as of July 1
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., 2014 (the “Effective Date”), the Executive shall receive a base salary from CCT of $120,000 per annum (the “Base Salary"), less statutory deductions, payable in equal bi-weekly installments. Such compensation shall be subject to review annually provided that: (a) the Base Salary shall not be reduced; and (b) CCT shall be under no obligation to increase the Base Salary at the time of any review. Upon the Effective Date, CCT shall make, on behalf of the Executive, the maximum allowable contribution to his RRSP (not to exceed $30,000 per year) in each year, as well as providing him with a car allowance of up to $750 per month.
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The Executive shall be entitled to participate in the benefits made available by CCT generally to its Executives and employees generally from time to time including, but not by way of limitation, medical, hospital, dental and extended health care benefits and life insurance and disability insurance.
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The Executive shall be entitled to participate in equity and other incentive compensation plans that may be established and administered by the Board of Directors or a Compensation Committee that may be established by the Board of Directors provided, however, that nothing herein shall mandate a particular level of grant or participation.
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CCT shall pay all normal business expenses as approved under CCT’s normal business practices by CCT's Chief Financial Officer, which are actually and properly incurred by the Executive in furtherance of or in connection with the business of CCT, including, but not by way of limitation, all travel and parking expenses, public relations expenses and all entertainment expenses. If any such expenses are paid in the first instance by the Executive, CCT shall reimburse him therefor, subject to the receipt by CCT of statements and vouchers in a form reasonably satisfactory to CCT’s Chief Financial Officer.
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The Executive shall be entitled to up to five (5) weeks paid vacation in each calendar year; provided that such vacation may be taken only at such times as the Executive and CCT may from time to time reasonably determine having regard to the operations of CCT; and provided further that such vacation not taken within the year may not be carried forward into any subsequent years.
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The term of the Executive's employment shall be three (3) years commencing on the Effective Date unless sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 10 through 13.
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The term of Executive’s employment and this Agreement shall terminate upon the Executive’s death or Disability. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Disability” shall mean a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity of the Executive and which renders the Executive unable to perform the essential functions of the Executive’s position, even with reasonable accommodation which does not impose an undue hardship on CCT, for ninety (90) days in any consecutive one-hundred eighty (180) day period. The Board reserves the right, in good faith, to make the determination of whether or not a Disability exists for purposes of this Agreement based upon information supplied by the Executive and/or his medical personnel, as well as information from medical personnel (or others) selected by CCT or its insurers. If the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this paragraph 10, the Executive, or his estate, shall be entitled to payment of accrued salary, awarded but unpaid bonuses and accrued and unused vacation pay through to the date of death or Disability.
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The Executive’s employment by CCT, and the term, may be terminated at any time during the term by the Executive, on no less than sixty (60) days prior written notice to CCT. If the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this paragraph 11, the Executive, shall be entitled to payment of accrued salary, awarded but unpaid bonuses and accrued and unused vacation pay through to the date of termination. Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement pursuant to this paragraph 11, the provisions of paragraphs 14 through 16 shall survive.
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If the Executive's employment is terminated by CCT other than upon the expiry of this Agreement, death or Disability, upon a Change in Control pursuant to paragraph 13 or for Just Cause (as defined below), the Executive shall be entitled to an amount equal to twelve (12) months compensation including benefits payable hereunder which shall be increased by one month for each full year of service completed hereunder. In addition, the Executive shall be entitled to be paid the full amount owing in respect of any loans made to the Corporation by the Executive provided that if the Board of CCT determines that making such payment would not be in the best interests of CCT, CCT and the Executive shall negotiate in good faith to agree upon an acceptable repayment schedule. Such payments shall be the only entitlement of the Executive upon termination and the Executive acknowledges that it is fair and reasonable.
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the employment of the Executive may at the option of CCT, be terminated by CCT without notice and without pay in lieu of notice for any Just Cause. "Just Cause" shall mean:
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The Executive’s willful and material failure to perform his duties hereunder (other than any such failure due to the Executive's physical or mental illness), or the Executive's willful and material breach of his obligations hereunder;
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The Executive’s engaging in willful and serious misconduct that has caused or is reasonably expected to result in material injury to the Corporation;
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The Executive’s being convicted of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendre to, a crime that constitutes a felony; or
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The Executive’s failure or inability to obtain or retain any license required to be obtained or retained by him in any jurisdiction in which the Corporation does or proposes to do business.
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In the event of a “Change in Control” and the occurrence of a “Triggering Event" as defined herein, the Executive's employment will be deemed terminated without Just Cause and without reasonable notice and the Executive will be entitled to the payment of $250,000 together with an additional amount equal to one month’s base salary for each full year of service completed pursuant to this Agreement in lieu of such notice. In addition, any options to purchase shares of the Corporation issued to the Executive but not fully vested on the date of such deemed termination shall vest. A Change in Control means a transaction or series of transactions whereby directly or indirectly:
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any Person or combination of Persons acting jointly and in concert (other than: (i) Connectus Inc., or an affiliate or subsidiary of Connectus Inc.; or (ii) the Executive or a corporation controlled directly or indirectly by the Executive) acquires a sufficient number of securities of the Corporation to affect materially the control of the Corporation and for the purposes of this Agreement, a Person or combination of Persons acting jointly and in concert, holding shares or other securities in excess of the number which, directly or following the conversion of exercise thereof, would entitle the holders thereof to cast 20% or more of the votes attached to all shares of the Corporation which may be cast to elect directors of the Corporation, shall be deemed to be in a position to affect materially the control of the Corporation, in which case the Change in Control shall be deemed to occur on the date that is the later of the date that the security representing one more than that required to cast 20% of the votes attached to all shares of the Corporation which may be cast to elect directors of the Corporation is acquired or the date on which the persons acting jointly and in concert agree to so act;
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the Corporation shall consolidate or merge with or into, amalgamate with or enter into a statutory arrangement with, any other Person (other than a corporation controlled directly or indirectly by the Executive) and, in connection therewith, all or part of the outstanding shares of the Corporation which have voting rights attached thereto shall be changed in any way, reclassified or converted into, exchanged or otherwise acquired for shares or other securities of the Corporation or any other Person or for cash or any other property, in which case the Change in Control shall be deemed to occur on the date of closing of the consolidation, merger, amalgamation or statutory arrangement, as the case may be; or
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the Corporation shall sell or otherwise transfer, including by way of the grant of a leasehold Interest (or one or more subsidiaries of the Corporation shall sell or otherwise transfer, including without limitation by way of the grant of a leasehold interest) property or assets (A) aggregating more than 50% of the consolidated assets (measured by either book value or fair market value) of the Corporation and its subsidiaries as at the end of the most recently completed financial year of the Corporation or (B) which during the most recently completed financial year of the Corporation generated, or during the then current financial year of the Corporation are expected to generate, more than 50% of the consolidated operating income or cash flow of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, to any other Person or Persons, in which case the Change in Control shall be deemed to occur on the date of transfer of the assets representing one dollar more than 50% of the consolidated assets in the case of clause (A) or 50% of the consolidated operating income or cash flow in the case of clause (B),as the case may be:
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other than a transaction or series of transactions which involves a sale of securities or assets of the Corporation with which the Executive is involved as a purchaser in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, and whether by way of participation in a corporation or partnership that is a purchaser or by provision of debt, equity or purchase leaseback financing, but excluding where the Executive's sole involvement with such a purchase is the ownership of an equity interest of less than 5% of the acquirer where the acquirer is a public entity, and the Executive and persons acting jointly and in concert with the Executive hold securities of the acquirer which, directly, or following the conversion or exercise thereof, would entitle the holders thereof to cast 5% or more of the votes attached to all shares or other interests of the acquirer which may be cast to elect directors or the management of the acquirers;
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an adverse change in any of the duties, powers, rights, discretion, salary or benefits of the Executive as they exist immediately prior to the Change of Control;
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b)
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a diminution of the title of the Executive as it exists immediately to the Change of Control;
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a change in the person or body to whom the Executive reports immediately prior to the Change of Control, except if such person or body is of equivalent rank or stature or such change is as a result of the resignation or removal of such person or the persons comprising such body, as the case may be, provided that this shall not include a change resulting from a promotion in the normal course of business: or,
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a change in the location at which the Executive is regularly required immediately prior to the Change of Control to carry out the terms of his employment with the Corporation.
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All confidential records, material, information and all trade secrets concerning the business or affairs of CCT obtained by the Executive in the course of his employment shall remain the exclusive property of CCT. During the Executive's employment or at any time thereafter, the Executive shall not divulge the contents of such confidential records, material, information or trade secrets to any person, firm or corporation other than to CCT or CCT’s qualified employees and advisors and the Executive shall not, following the termination of his employment hereunder for any reason, use the contents of such confidential records, material, information or trade secrets for any purpose whatsoever. This paragraph shall not apply to any confidential records, material, information or trade secrets which:
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is or becomes publicly known through the lawful action of any third party;
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b)
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is disclosed without restriction to the Executive by a third party;
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c)
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has been made available by CCT directly or indirectly to a third party without obligation of confidentiality; or
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d)
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the Executive is obligated to produce as a result of a court order or pursuant to governmental action, provided that CCT shall have been given written notice of such court order or governmental action and an opportunity to appear and object.
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The Executive covenants and agrees with CCT that he will not (without the prior written consent of CCT) directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, including without limitation, either individually or in partnership or jointly or in conjunction with any other person or persons, firm, association, syndicate, company or corporation, as principal, agent, shareholder, Executive or in any other manner whatsoever during the term of his employment hereunder and for a period ending two (2) years following the date of the termination of his employment (for any reason) carry on or be engaged in a business which is competitive with the business then carried on by CCT (a “Competitive Business” includes the business of the cultivation and distribution of Algae biomass, powders, tablets and oils in any metropolitan area in the world where CCT is carrying on such business, now or in the future, or where CCT was contemplating carrying on such business, without limitation, as discussed in CCT's business plan in existence, at the time of the termination of the executive’s employment, or be concerned with or interested in or lend money to, guarantee the debts or obligations of or permit his name or any part thereof to be used by any person, persons, firm, association, syndicate, company or corporation engaged or concerned with or interested in a Competitive Business.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 16, the Executive may invest in stocks, bonds or other securities of any Competitive Business (but without participating in such Competitive Business) if:
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the stocks, bonds or other securities of the Competitive Business are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or are publicly traded over the counter;
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his investment in the Competitive Business does not exceed, in the case of any class of capital stock five percent (5%) of the issued and outstanding shares, or in the case of bonds or other securities, five percent (5%) of the aggregate principal amount hereof issued and outstanding; and
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such investment would not prevent, directly or indirectly, the transaction of business by CCT with any province of Canada or any governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof by virtue of any statute, law, regulation or administrative practice.
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Except for any matters for which this Agreement expressly provides otherwise, any matter in dispute under or relating to this Agreement shall, unless settled in the manner provided by paragraph 18(a), be finally resolved by binding arbitration.
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The parties wish to foster a mutually beneficial relationship under this Agreement and to encourage an informal mechanism for the resolution of disputes. Either party may at any time notify the other party of an intention to discuss or dispute any matter connected with this Agreement. Within 5 days of receiving such notification, the parties shall each appoint a representative knowledgeable on the topic at issue and such representatives shall meet within the following 5 days in an attempt to settle the matter at issue. If the representatives of the parties are unable to resolve the matter at issue within 5 days of their first meeting, then either party may refer the matter at issue to binding arbitration in accordance with this paragraph 18.
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In the event that the parties are unable to resolve a disagreement or dispute pursuant to section 16(a), either party may serve a notice on the other party of its intention to formally arbitrate, pursuant to the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1991 (Ontario) stating with reasonable particularity the subject matter of such dispute. Within 15 days of service of such notice the parties shall appoint a single Arbitrator. Should the parties be unable to agree upon a single arbitrator within such 15 day period, then either party may at any time thereafter select its own arbitrator and may serve notice upon the other party to select an arbitrator. Upon receipt of such notice the other party shall have 5 days in which to appoint an arbitrator. The two arbitrators thus selected shall appoint a third arbitrator within 5 days of the appointment of the second arbitrator, and the three arbitrators shall constitute a board of arbitrators (herein referred to as called the “Board of Arbitrators”) which shall determine the matter. If either party shall fail to name an arbitrator within 5 days at receipt of a demand to do so upon application by the party that has appointed an arbitrator the second arbitrator shall be appointed by any Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. If the two arbitrators shall fail to appoint the third arbitrator, then upon application by either party such third arbitrator shall be appointed by any Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The arbitrator or arbitrators selected to act hereunder shall be qualified by education and training to pass upon the particular question in dispute. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, each party shall bear the costs it incurs in connection with the arbitration and all other costs of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties hereto.
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The decision of the single arbitrator or the Board of Arbitrators or the majority thereof shall be communicated to the parties not later than 30 days after the close of argument in the arbitration, subject to any reasonable delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The decision of the single arbitrator or of the majority of the Board of Arbitrators, as the case may be, shall be drawn up in writing and signed and shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Arbitration Act of the Province of Ontario and subject to the specific provisions of and limitations in this Agreement, be final and binding upon the parties hereto and all persons claiming through or under them as to any question or questions so submitted to arbitration, and the parties shall perform the terms and conditions thereof. Judgment upon the award rendered by the single arbitrator or the majority of the Board of Arbitrators, as the case may be, may be entered in any Court having jurisdiction and thereupon execution or other legal process may issue thereon.
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The obligations of the patties under this Agreement shall continue to be performed during the dispute resolution proceedings contemplated by this section.
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In the event that any clause or option of any covenant herein should be unenforceable or be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such enforceability or invalidity shall not affect the enforceability or validity of the remaining portions of the covenants and such unenforceable or invalid portions shall be severable from the remainder of this Agreement. The Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that all restrictions contained in this Agreement are reasonable and valid and all defenses to the strict enforcement thereof by CCT are hereby waived by him.
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Subject to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), CCT agrees to indemnify and save the Executive harmless from and against all costs, charges and expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, reasonably incurred by him in respect of any civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which the Executive is made a party by reason of having been a director or officer of CCT, if the Executive acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of CCT.
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CCT covenants and agrees to obtain, as soon as possible after the Effective Date appropriate and commercially reasonable liability insurance for the Executive with respect to his being a director and officer of CCT.
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This Agreement constitutes and expresses the whole agreement of the parties hereto with reference to the employment of the Executive by CCT, and with reference to any matters or things herein provided for or hereinbefore discussed or mentioned with reference to such employment. All promises, representations, collateral agreements and understandings relative thereto not incorporated herein are hereby superseded and cancelled by this Agreement.
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All notices, request, demands or other communications by the terms hereof required or permitted to be given by one party to the other shall be given in writing by personal delivery or by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the other party or delivered to the other party as follows:
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This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the Province of Ontario.
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All dollar amounts referred to in this Agreement are expressed in US funds.
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This Agreement is personal to the Executive and may not be assigned by him. Upon notice to the Executive, this Agreement may be assigned to an affiliate of the Corporation, provided that notwithstanding such assignment, the Corporation continues to guarantee the performance by such assignee of its obligations hereunder and provided that the person to which the Executive is assigned is within 50 miles of the boundaries of Metropolitan Toronto.
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Except as aforesaid, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assignees, including, in the case of the Executive, his heirs, executors and administrators.
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Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement and of every part hereof.
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CCT hereby employs the Executive and the Executive agrees to be employed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on the terms and conditions herein contained.
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The Executive shall serve CCT with such duties and responsibilities as the Board of Directors of CCT may from time to time reasonably assign to him. These duties and responsibilities shall be commensurate with a CFO of a business of comparable size and type, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the duty to manage, supervise and conduct the ordinary and usual financial affairs of CCT and to advise CCT in connection therewith. Unless the Executive determines otherwise, the Executive shall, throughout the term of his employment hereunder and so long as the Executive is the beneficial owner (directly or indirectly) of at least 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares of CCT, be a director of CCT. During the currency of this Agreement, the Executive shall devote the whole of his time and attention to the Business and shall not, without the consent in writing of CCT, undertake any other business or occupation or become an executive, employee or agent of any other corporation, firm or individual.
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The Executive shall not be required to reside outside of the Greater Toronto region in connection with this employment, unless specifically agreed to by the Executive.
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Effective as of July 1
st
., 2014 (the “Effective Date”), the Executive shall receive a base salary from CCT of $100,000 per annum (the “Base Salary"), less statutory deductions, payable in equal bi-weekly installments. Such compensation shall be subject to review annually provided that: (a) the Base Salary shall not be reduced; and (b) CCT shall be under no obligation to increase the Base Salary at the time of any review. Upon the Effective Date, CCT shall provide him with a car allowance of up to $750 per month.
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The Executive shall be entitled to participate in the benefits made available by CCT generally to its Executives and employees generally from time to time including, but not by way of limitation, medical, hospital, dental and extended health care benefits and life insurance and disability insurance.
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6.
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The Executive shall be entitled to participate in equity and other incentive compensation plans that may be established and administered by the Board of Directors or a Compensation Committee that may be established by the Board of Directors provided, however, that nothing herein shall mandate a particular level of grant or participation.
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7.
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CCT shall pay all normal business expenses as approved under CCT’s normal business practices by CCT's CEO, which are actually and properly incurred by the Executive in furtherance of or in connection with the business of CCT, including, but not by way of limitation, all travel and parking expenses, public relations expenses and all entertainment expenses. If any such expenses are paid in the first instance by the Executive, CCT shall reimburse him therefor, subject to the receipt by CCT of statements and vouchers in a form reasonably satisfactory to CCT’s Chief Financial Officer.
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8.
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The Executive shall be entitled to up to five (5) weeks paid vacation in each calendar year; provided that such vacation may be taken only at such times as the Executive and CCT may from time to time reasonably determine having regard to the operations of CCT; and provided further that such vacation not taken within the year may not be carried forward into any subsequent years.
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9.
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The term of the Executive's employment shall be three (3) years commencing on the Effective Date unless sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 10 through 13.
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10.
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The term of Executive’s employment and this Agreement shall terminate upon the Executive’s death or Disability. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Disability” shall mean a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity of the Executive and which renders the Executive unable to perform the essential functions of the Executive’s position, even with reasonable accommodation which does not impose an undue hardship on CCT, for ninety (90) days in any consecutive one-hundred eighty (180) day period. The Board reserves the right, in good faith, to make the determination of whether or not a Disability exists for purposes of this Agreement based upon information supplied by the Executive and/or his medical personnel, as well as information from medical personnel (or others) selected by CCT or its insurers. If the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this paragraph 10, the Executive, or his estate, shall be entitled to payment of accrued salary, awarded but unpaid bonuses and accrued and unused vacation pay through to the date of death or Disability.
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11.
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The Executive’s employment by CCT, and the term, may be terminated at any time during the term by the Executive, on no less than sixty (60) days prior written notice to CCT. If the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this paragraph 11, the Executive, shall be entitled to payment of accrued salary, awarded but unpaid bonuses and accrued and unused vacation pay through to the date of termination. Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement pursuant to this paragraph 11, the provisions of paragraphs 14 through 16 shall survive.
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a.
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If the Executive's employment is terminated by CCT other than upon the expiry of this Agreement, death or Disability, upon a Change in Control pursuant to paragraph 13 or for Just Cause (as defined below), the Executive shall be entitled to an amount equal to twelve (12) months compensation including benefits payable hereunder which shall be increased by one month for each full year of service completed hereunder. In addition, the Executive shall be entitled to be paid the full amount owing in respect of any loans made to the Corporation by the Executive provided that if the Board of CCT determines that making such payment would not be in the best interests of CCT, CCT and the Executive shall negotiate in good faith to agree upon an acceptable repayment schedule. Such payments shall be the only entitlement of the Executive upon termination and the Executive acknowledges that it is fair and reasonable.
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12.
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the employment of the Executive may at the option of CCT, be terminated by CCT without notice and without pay in lieu of notice for any Just Cause. "Just Cause" shall mean:
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a)
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The Executive’s willful and material failure to perform his duties hereunder (other than any such failure due to the Executive's physical or mental illness), or the Executive's willful and material breach of his obligations hereunder;
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b)
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The Executive’s engaging in willful and serious misconduct that has caused or is reasonably expected to result in material injury to the Corporation;
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c)
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The Executive’s being convicted of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendre to, a crime that constitutes a felony; or
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d)
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The Executive’s failure or inability to obtain or retain any license required to be obtained or retained by him in any jurisdiction in which the Corporation does or proposes to do business.
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13.
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In the event of a “Change in Control” and the occurrence of a “Triggering Event" as defined herein, the Executive's employment will be deemed terminated without Just Cause and without reasonable notice and the Executive will be entitled to the payment of $100,000 together with an additional amount equal to one month’s base salary for each full year of service completed pursuant to this Agreement in lieu of such notice. In addition, any options to purchase shares of the Corporation issued to the Executive but not fully vested on the date of such deemed termination shall vest. A Change in Control means a transaction or series of transactions whereby directly or indirectly:
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a)
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any Person or combination of Persons acting jointly and in concert (other than: (i) Connectus Inc., or an affiliate or subsidiary of Connectus Inc.; or (ii) the Executive or a corporation controlled directly or indirectly by the Executive) acquires a sufficient number of securities of the Corporation to affect materially the control of the Corporation and for the purposes of this Agreement, a Person or combination of Persons acting jointly and in concert, holding shares or other securities in excess of the number which, directly or following the conversion of exercise thereof, would entitle the holders thereof to cast 20% or more of the votes attached to all shares of the Corporation which may be cast to elect directors of the Corporation, shall be deemed to be in a position to affect materially the control of the Corporation, in which case the Change in Control shall be deemed to occur on the date that is the later of the date that the security representing one more than that required to cast 20% of the votes attached to all shares of the Corporation which may be cast to elect directors of the Corporation is acquired or the date on which the persons acting jointly and in concert agree to so act;
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b)
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the Corporation shall consolidate or merge with or into, amalgamate with or enter into a statutory arrangement with, any other Person (other than a corporation controlled directly or indirectly by the Executive) and, in connection therewith, all or part of the outstanding shares of the Corporation which have voting rights attached thereto shall be changed in any way, reclassified or converted into, exchanged or otherwise acquired for shares or other securities of the Corporation or any other Person or for cash or any other property, in which case the Change in Control shall be deemed to occur on the date of closing of the consolidation, merger, amalgamation or statutory arrangement, as the case may be; or
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c)
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the Corporation shall sell or otherwise transfer, including by way of the grant of a leasehold Interest (or one or more subsidiaries of the Corporation shall sell or otherwise transfer, including without limitation by way of the grant of a leasehold interest) property or assets (A) aggregating more than 50% of the consolidated assets (measured by either book value or fair market value) of the Corporation and its subsidiaries as at the end of the most recently completed financial year of the Corporation or (B) which during the most recently completed financial year of the Corporation generated, or during the then current financial year of the Corporation are expected to generate, more than 50% of the consolidated operating income or cash flow of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, to any other Person or Persons, in which case the Change in Control shall be deemed to occur on the date of transfer of the assets representing one dollar more than 50% of the consolidated assets in the case of clause (A) or 50% of the consolidated operating income or cash flow in the case of clause (B),as the case may be:
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d)
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other than a transaction or series of transactions which involves a sale of securities or assets of the Corporation with which the Executive is involved as a purchaser in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, and whether by way of participation in a corporation or partnership that is a purchaser or by provision of debt, equity or purchase leaseback financing, but excluding where the Executive's sole involvement with such a purchase is the ownership of an equity interest of less than 5% of the acquirer where the acquirer is a public entity, and the Executive and persons acting jointly and in concert with the Executive hold securities of the acquirer which, directly, or following the conversion or exercise thereof, would entitle the holders thereof to cast 5% or more of the votes attached to all shares or other interests of the acquirer which may be cast to elect directors or the management of the acquirers;
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a)
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an adverse change in any of the duties, powers, rights, discretion, salary or benefits of the Executive as they exist immediately prior to the Change of Control;
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b)
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a diminution of the title of the Executive as it exists immediately to the Change of Control;
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c)
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a change in the person or body to whom the Executive reports immediately prior to the Change of Control, except if such person or body is of equivalent rank or stature or such change is as a result of the resignation or removal of such person or the persons comprising such body, as the case may be, provided that this shall not include a change resulting from a promotion in the normal course of business: or,
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d)
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a change in the location at which the Executive is regularly required immediately prior to the Change of Control to carry out the terms of his employment with the Corporation.
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14.
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All confidential records, material, information and all trade secrets concerning the business or affairs of CCT obtained by the Executive in the course of his employment shall remain the exclusive property of CCT. During the Executive's employment or at any time thereafter, the Executive shall not divulge the contents of such confidential records, material, information or trade secrets to any person, firm or corporation other than to CCT or CCT’s qualified employees and advisors and the Executive shall not, following the termination of his employment hereunder for any reason, use the contents of such confidential records, material, information or trade secrets for any purpose whatsoever. This paragraph shall not apply to any confidential records, material, information or trade secrets which:
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a)
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is or becomes publicly known through the lawful action of any third party;
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b)
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is disclosed without restriction to the Executive by a third party;
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c)
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has been made available by CCT directly or indirectly to a third party without obligation of confidentiality; or
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d)
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the Executive is obligated to produce as a result of a court order or pursuant to governmental action, provided that CCT shall have been given written notice of such court order or governmental action and an opportunity to appear and object.
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15.
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The Executive covenants and agrees with CCT that he will not (without the prior written consent of CCT) directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, including without limitation, either individually or in partnership or jointly or in conjunction with any other person or persons, firm, association, syndicate, company or corporation, as principal, agent, shareholder, Executive or in any other manner whatsoever during the term of his employment hereunder and for a period ending two (2) years following the date of the termination of his employment (for any reason) carry on or be engaged in a business which is competitive with the business then carried on by CCT (a “Competitive Business” includes the business of the cultivation and distribution of Algae biomass, powders, tablets and oils in any metropolitan area in the world where CCT is carrying on such business, now or in the future, or where CCT was contemplating carrying on such business, without limitation, as discussed in CCT's business plan in existence, at the time of the termination of the executive’s employment, or be concerned with or interested in or lend money to, guarantee the debts or obligations of or permit his name or any part thereof to be used by any person, persons, firm, association, syndicate, company or corporation engaged or concerned with or interested in a Competitive Business.
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16.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 16, the Executive may invest in stocks, bonds or other securities of any Competitive Business (but without participating in such Competitive Business) if:
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a)
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the stocks, bonds or other securities of the Competitive Business are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or are publicly traded over the counter;
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b)
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his investment in the Competitive Business does not exceed, in the case of any class of capital stock five percent (5%) of the issued and outstanding shares, or in the case of bonds or other securities, five percent (5%) of the aggregate principal amount hereof issued and outstanding; and
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c)
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such investment would not prevent, directly or indirectly, the transaction of business by CCT with any province of Canada or any governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof by virtue of any statute, law, regulation or administrative practice.
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17.
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Except for any matters for which this Agreement expressly provides otherwise, any matter in dispute under or relating to this Agreement shall, unless settled in the manner provided by paragraph 18(a), be finally resolved by binding arbitration.
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a)
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The parties wish to foster a mutually beneficial relationship under this Agreement and to encourage an informal mechanism for the resolution of disputes. Either party may at any time notify the other party of an intention to discuss or dispute any matter connected with this Agreement. Within 5 days of receiving such notification, the parties shall each appoint a representative knowledgeable on the topic at issue and such representatives shall meet within the following 5 days in an attempt to settle the matter at issue. If the representatives of the parties are unable to resolve the matter at issue within 5 days of their first meeting, then either party may refer the matter at issue to binding arbitration in accordance with this paragraph 18.
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b)
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In the event that the parties are unable to resolve a disagreement or dispute pursuant to section 16(a), either party may serve a notice on the other party of its intention to formally arbitrate, pursuant to the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1991 (Ontario) stating with reasonable particularity the subject matter of such dispute. Within 15 days of service of such notice the parties shall appoint a single Arbitrator. Should the parties be unable to agree upon a single arbitrator within such 15 day period, then either party may at any time thereafter select its own arbitrator and may serve notice upon the other party to select an arbitrator. Upon receipt of such notice the other party shall have 5 days in which to appoint an arbitrator. The two arbitrators thus selected shall appoint a third arbitrator within 5 days of the appointment of the second arbitrator, and the three arbitrators shall constitute a board of arbitrators (herein referred to as called the “Board of Arbitrators”) which shall determine the matter. If either party shall fail to name an arbitrator within 5 days at receipt of a demand to do so upon application by the party that has appointed an arbitrator the second arbitrator shall be appointed by any Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. If the two arbitrators shall fail to appoint the third arbitrator, then upon application by either party such third arbitrator shall be appointed by any Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The arbitrator or arbitrators selected to act hereunder shall be qualified by education and training to pass upon the particular question in dispute. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, each party shall bear the costs it incurs in connection with the arbitration and all other costs of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties hereto.
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c)
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The decision of the single arbitrator or the Board of Arbitrators or the majority thereof shall be communicated to the parties not later than 30 days after the close of argument in the arbitration, subject to any reasonable delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The decision of the single arbitrator or of the majority of the Board of Arbitrators, as the case may be, shall be drawn up in writing and signed and shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Arbitration Act of the Province of Ontario and subject to the specific provisions of and limitations in this Agreement, be final and binding upon the parties hereto and all persons claiming through or under them as to any question or questions so submitted to arbitration, and the parties shall perform the terms and conditions thereof. Judgment upon the award rendered by the single arbitrator or the majority of the Board of Arbitrators, as the case may be, may be entered in any Court having jurisdiction and thereupon execution or other legal process may issue thereon.
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d)
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The obligations of the patties under this Agreement shall continue to be performed during the dispute resolution proceedings contemplated by this section.
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18.
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In the event that any clause or option of any covenant herein should be unenforceable or be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such enforceability or invalidity shall not affect the enforceability or validity of the remaining portions of the covenants and such unenforceable or invalid portions shall be severable from the remainder of this Agreement. The Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that all restrictions contained in this Agreement are reasonable and valid and all defenses to the strict enforcement thereof by CCT are hereby waived by him.
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19.
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Subject to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), CCT agrees to indemnify and save the Executive harmless from and against all costs, charges and expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, reasonably incurred by him in respect of any civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which the Executive is made a party by reason of having been a director or officer of CCT, if the Executive acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of CCT.
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20.
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CCT covenants and agrees to obtain, as soon as possible after the Effective Date appropriate and commercially reasonable liability insurance for the Executive with respect to his being a director and officer of CCT.
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21.
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This Agreement constitutes and expresses the whole agreement of the parties hereto with reference to the employment of the Executive by CCT, and with reference to any matters or things herein provided for or hereinbefore discussed or mentioned with reference to such employment. All promises, representations, collateral agreements and understandings relative thereto not incorporated herein are hereby superseded and cancelled by this Agreement.
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22.
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All notices, request, demands or other communications by the terms hereof required or permitted to be given by one party to the other shall be given in writing by personal delivery or by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the other party or delivered to the other party as follows:
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23.
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This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the Province of Ontario.
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24.
|
All dollar amounts referred to in this Agreement are expressed in US funds.
|
25.
|
This Agreement is personal to the Executive and may not be assigned by him. Upon notice to the Executive, this Agreement may be assigned to an affiliate of the Corporation, provided that notwithstanding such assignment, the Corporation continues to guarantee the performance by such assignee of its obligations hereunder and provided that the person to which the Executive is assigned is within 50 miles of the boundaries of Metropolitan Toronto.
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26.
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Except as aforesaid, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assignees, including, in the case of the Executive, his heirs, executors and administrators.
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27.
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Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement and of every part hereof.
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1. LEASE SUMMARY |
I
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2. DEFINITIONS |
2
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3. NET LEASE |
8
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3.1 |
Net Lease
|
8
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4. LEASE OF PREMISES |
8
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4.1 |
Premises
|
8
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4.2 |
Tenn
|
8
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4.3 |
Acceptance of Premises
|
8
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4.4 |
Licence to Use Common Facilities
|
8
|
||
4.5 |
Quiet Enjoyment
|
8
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4.6 |
Fixturing of Premises
|
9
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5. RENT |
9
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5.1 |
Tenant to Pay
|
9
|
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5.2 |
Rent and Management Fee
|
9
|
||
5.3 |
Deemed Rent and Allocation
|
9
|
||
5.4 |
Monthly Payments of Operating Costs, Management Fee and Realty Taxes
|
9
|
||
5.5 |
Adjustments
|
10
|
||
6. TAXES |
10
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6.1 | Payment of Taxes |
10
|
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6.2 | Taxes Payable by Tenant | 10 | ||
6.3 |
Determination of Tenant's Taxes
|
10
|
||
6.4 |
Business Taxes and Sales Taxes
|
11
|
||
6.5 |
Tax Bills and Assessment Notices
|
11
|
||
6.6 |
Contest of Realty Taxes
|
11
|
||
7. OPERATING COSTS |
11
|
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7.1 |
Tenant's Payment of Operating Costs
|
11
|
||
7.2 |
Excess Costs
|
12
|
||
8. USE OF PREMISES |
12
|
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8.1 |
Permitted Use
|
12
|
||
8.2 |
Conduct of Business
|
12
|
||
8.3 |
Tenant's Fixtures
|
12
|
||
8.4 |
Signs
|
12
|
||
8.5 |
Prohibited Uses
|
12
|
||
8.6 |
Waste Removal
|
13
|
||
8.7 |
Waste and Nuisance
|
13
|
||
8.8 |
Compliance with Laws
|
13
|
||
8.9 |
Telecom and Wireless Services
|
13
|
||
8.10 |
Deliveries
|
14
|
||
8.11 |
Environmental
|
14
|
||
9. SERVICES AND UTILITIES |
16
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9.1 |
Utilities, Heating and Air Conditioning
|
16
|
||
9.2 |
Exclusive Supplier
|
17
|
||
10. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS |
17
|
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10.1 |
Maintenance and Repairs of Premises
|
17
|
||
10.2 |
Approval of Repairs and Alterations
|
17
|
||
10.3 |
Notice by Tenant
|
19
|
||
10.4 |
Ownership of Leasehold Improvements
|
19
|
||
10.5 |
Construction Liens
|
19
|
||
10.6 |
Landlord's Obligations
|
20
|
||
11. END OF TERM |
20
|
|||
11.1 |
Vacating of Possession
|
20
|
||
11.2 |
Removal of Trade Fixtures
|
20
|
||
11.3 |
Removal of Leasehold Improvements
|
21
|
||
11.4 |
Overholding by Tenant
|
21
|
||
12. DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION |
21
|
|||
12.1 |
Damage to Premises or Project
|
21
|
||
12.2 |
Damage to Premises
|
21
|
||
12.3 |
Damage to Project
|
22
|
||
12.4 |
Restoration of Premises or Project
|
22
|
||
12.5 |
Determination of Matters
|
23
|
13. INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY |
23
|
|||
13.1 |
Landlord's Insurance
|
23
|
||
13.2 |
Tenant's Effect On Landlord's and Other Insurance
|
23
|
||
13.3 |
Tenant's Insurance
|
24
|
||
13.4 |
Consequential Damage
|
25
|
||
13.5 |
Indemnity of Landlord
|
25
|
||
13.6 |
Parties
|
25
|
||
14. ASSIGNMENT, SUBLETTING AND CHANGE OF CONTROL |
25
|
|||
14.1 |
Consent Required
|
25
|
||
14.2 |
Obtaining Consent.
|
27
|
||
14.3 |
Landlord's Option
|
28
|
||
14.4 |
Terms of Transfer
|
28
|
||
14.5 |
Effect of Transfer
|
29
|
||
14.6 |
Assignment by Landlord
|
30
|
||
15. STATUS AND SUBORDINATION OF LEASE |
30
|
|||
15.1 |
Status Statement
|
30
|
||
15.2 |
Subordination
|
30
|
||
15.3 |
Registration
|
31
|
||
16. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES |
31
|
|||
16.1 |
Default and Remedies
|
31
|
||
16.2 |
Interest and Costs
|
33
|
||
16.3 |
Bankruptcy and Insolvency
|
33
|
||
16.4 |
Landlord's Right of Distress
|
33
|
||
16.5 |
Rent Deposit Agreement
|
33
|
||
16.6 |
Remedies to Subsist
|
33
|
||
16.7 |
Impossibility of Performance
|
34
|
||
17. CONTROL OF PROJECT |
34
|
|||
17.1 |
Operation of Project by Landlord
|
34
|
||
17.2 |
Alterations of the Project
|
35
|
||
17.3 |
Landlord Not in Breach
|
35
|
||
17.4 |
Use of Common Facilities
|
35
|
||
17.5 |
Rules and Regulations
|
36
|
||
17.6 |
Access to Premises and Suspension of Utilities
|
36
|
||
17.7 |
Health Emergency
|
37
|
||
17.8 |
Noise and Vibration
|
37
|
||
18. EXPROPRIATION |
38
|
|||
19. MISCELLANEOUS |
38
|
|||
19.1 |
Notices
|
38
|
||
19.2 |
Planning Act.
|
38
|
||
19.3 |
Complete Agreement
|
38
|
||
19.4 |
Time of the Essence
|
38
|
||
19.5 |
Applicable Law
|
39
|
||
19.6 |
Severability
|
39
|
||
19.7 |
Section Numbers and Headings
|
39
|
||
19.8 |
Interpretation
|
39
|
||
19.9 |
Successors
|
39
|
||
19.10 |
Acting Reasonably
|
39
|
||
19.11 |
Joint and Several
|
39
|
||
19.12 |
Privacy Policy
|
39
|
||
20. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY |
40
|
|||
21. INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE/FREELY NEGOTIATED |
40
|
Schedule "A"
|
Legal Description of Project
|
Schedule "B"
|
Outline Plan of Premises
|
Schedule "C"
|
Rent Deposit Agreement
|
Schedule "D"
|
Environmental Questionnaire
|
Schedule "E"
|
Rules and Regulations
|
B E T W E E N:
|
||
2725312 CANADA INC.
|
||
(hereinafter called "Landlord")
|
||
OF THE FIRST PART
|
||
-and -
|
||
CONVERTED CARBON TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
|
||
(hereinafter called "Tenant")
|
||
OF THE SECOND PART
|
||
RENTAL PERIOD
|
RATE PER SQUARE FOOT RENTABLE AREA PER ANNUM
|
|
Years 1, 2 and 3
|
$7.35
|
|
Years 4 and 5
|
$7.50
|
A.
|
By a lease of even date ("Lease") between Landlord and Tenant, Landlord leased to Tenant premises known as Unit 37 (the "Premises") in the building municipally known as 4120 Ridgeway Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, as more particularly described in the Lease, for a term of five (5) years, commencing on December 1, 2013 and expiring on November 30, 2018;
|
B.
|
To induce Landlord to enter into the Lease, Tenant will, concurrently with its execution and delivery to Landlord of the Lease and this Agreement, deliver to Landlord a rent deposit in the amount of Six Thousand, Four Hundred, Sixteen Dollars and Seventy-Eight Cents ($6,416.78), to be held without interest on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement;
|
1.
|
Upon Landlord's receipt thereof the amount of Two Thousand, Four Hundred, Sixteen Dollars and Seventy-Eight Cents ($2,416.78) shall be applied toward first Rent accruing due under the Lease and Landlord shall hold the balance of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) (the "Rent Deposit"), without interest, as a prepayment of the Rent payable by Tenant under the Lease during the Term and any renewals or extensions thereof and any tenancy resulting from an overholding, and to secure and may be applied against the other amounts referred to in paragraph 7 below.
|
2.
|
If
at any time any Rent payable under the Lease shall be overdue, all or any portion of the Rent Deposit shall, at Landlord's option, be applied to the payment of any Rent then due and owing. Further, if Tenant defaults in the performance of any of the terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of the Lease as and when the same are due to be performed by Tenant, then all or any part of the Rent Deposit shall, at Landlord's option, be applied on account of any losses or damages sustained by Landlord as a result of such default.
|
3.
|
If
all or any part of the Rent Deposit is applied by Landlord on account of the payment of Rent or on account of any default or any losses or damages sustained by Landlord as aforesaid, then Tenant shall, within three (3) days after demand from Landlord, remit to Landlord a sufficient amount in cash or by certified cheque to restore the Rent Deposit to the original sum required to be deposited as set forth herein plus interest on the amount of such default, loss or damages sustained by Landlord at a rate of three (3%) percent per annum in excess of the rate of interest known as the prime rate of interest charged by Landlord's bank in Ontario and which serves as the basis on which other interest rates are calculated for Canadian dollar loans in Ontario from time to time, from the date of default to the date the Rent Deposit is restored as aforesaid.
|
4.
|
If:
|
(i)
|
Tenant complies with all of the terms, covenants, conditions and provisions under the Lease;
|
(ii)
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the Lease has not been Disclaimed (as hereinafter defined) or terminated for any reason prior to the natural expiry date,
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Landlord may deliver the Rent Deposit, or such portion thereof remaining on hand to the credit of Tenant, to any purchaser, mortgagee or assignee of Landlord's interest in the Premises or the Project under the Lease or in the Lease and thereupon Landlord shall be and is hereby discharged from any further liability with respect to the Rent Deposit.
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In the event of any bankruptcy, insolvency, winding-up or other creditors' proceeding, the Rent Deposit shall be the absolute property of Landlord and shall, at Landlord's option, be automatically appropriated and applied against the Rent and any other amounts referred to in paragraph 7 below.
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The Rent Deposit shall secure and may, at Landlord's option, be applied on account of any one or more of the following: (i) the due and punctual payment of all Rent and all other amounts of any kind whatsoever payable under the Lease by Tenant whether to Landlord or otherwise and whether or not relating to or payable in respect of the Premises, including, without limitation, any amount which would have become payable under the Lease to the date of the expiry of the Lease had the Lease not been Disclaimed or terminated; (ii) the prompt and complete performance of all obligations contained in the Lease on the part of Tenant to be kept, observed and performed; (iii) the due and punctual payment of all other amounts payable by Tenant to Landlord; (iv) intentionally deleted; (v) the indemnification of Landlord in respect of any losses, costs or damages incurred Landlord arising out of any failure by Tenant to pay any rent or other amounts payable under the Lease or resulting from any failure by Tenant to observe or perform any of the other obligations contained in the Lease; (vi) liquidated damages in compensation for the money spent by Landlord with respect to the Premises to make them ready for Tenant's use and occupancy; (vii) the reduction in value of the Premises as a result of Tenant's default; (viii) the performance of any obligation which Tenant would have been obligated to perform to the date of the expiry of the Lease had the Lease not been Disclaimed or terminated; (ix) the losses or damages suffered by Landlord as a result of the Lease being Disclaimed or terminated or (x) the repayment of the unamortized portion as of the date the Lease is disclaimed or terminated of any allowances, inducements or other incentives paid by Landlord in conjunction with the Lease.
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The rights of Landlord hereunder in respect of the Rent Deposit shall continue in full force and effect and shall not be waived, released, discharged, impaired or affected by reason of the release or discharge of Tenant or Indemnifier, if any, in any receivership, bankruptcy, insolvency, winding-up or other creditor's proceedings, including, without limitation, any proceedings under the
Bankruptcy
and
Insolvency
Act
(Canada) or the
Companies
Creditors
Arrangement
Act
(Canada), or the surrender, disclaimer, repudiation or termination of the Lease (individually and collectively referred to herein as "Disclaimed") in any such proceedings and shall continue with respect to the periods thereto and thereafter as if the Lease had not been Disclaimed.
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Capitalized expressions used herein have the same meaning as defined in the Lease unless separately defined herein.
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Time in all respects shall be of the essence.
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11.
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If
Landlord or any assignee of the beneficial rights of Landlord is ever a Real Estate Investment Trust or other trust (a "Trust"), then Tenant acknowledges and confirms that the obligations of Landlord hereunder are not and will not be binding on a trustee of the Trust, any registered or beneficial holder of one or more units of a Trust or other beneficiaries ("Unitholder") or any annuitant under a plan of which such a Unitholder acts as trustee or carrier, or any officers, employees or agents of the Trust during the Term or any extension or renewal thereof and that resort shall not be had to, nor shall recourse or satisfaction be sought from, any of the foregoing or the private property of any of the foregoing. Tenant's recourse, if any, in respect of the obligations of the Trust shall be limited to the Trust's interest in the Project.
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This Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, administrators, successors and assigns.
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No cooking or preparation of food which requires venting or produces odours shall be permitted in the Premises.
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No Person shall use the Premises for sleeping apartments or residential purposes.
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No musical instruments or sound producing equipment or amplifiers which may be heard outside the Premises shall be played or operated on the Premises.
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Tenant will not use the Premises for the storage of personal effects or articles other than those required for business purposes.
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If
any emergency situation arises, Tenant will cause all occupants of the Premises to vacate the Building if directed to do so by Landlord or any public authority in the manner prescribed by Landlord or such public authority.
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Tenant will not cause unnecessary labour by reason of carelessness and indifference to the preservation of good order and cleanliness in the Premises and in the Building.
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No animals (except seeing eye dogs) shall be brought or kept in or about the Building.
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Canvassing, soliciting and peddling in the Building are prohibited and Tenant will co-operate to prevent the same.
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The sidewalks, entries, passages and staircases shall not be obstructed or used by Tenant or its employees, agents, visitors or licensees for any purpose other than ingress to and egress from the Premises. Nothing shall be thrown by Tenant, its employees, agents, visitors or licensees, out of the windows or doors, or into the entries, passages, escalators, elevators or staircases of the Building. Landlord reserves entire control of the sidewalks, entries, passages, escalators, elevators, staircases, and corridors which are not expressly included within this Lease, and shall have the right, but not the obligation, to make such repairs, replacements, alterations, additions, decorations and improvements thereto and to place such signs and appliances therein, as it may deem advisable, provided that ingress to and egress from the Premises is not unduly impaired thereby.
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Landlord shall have the right to prohibit any advertising of or by Tenant, which in Landlord's opinion, tends to impair the reputation of the Building or its desirability as a building for offices or for financial, insurance and other institutions and businesses of a like nature. Upon notice from Landlord, Tenant will refrain from or discontinue such advertising.
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Tenant will not allow smoking in the Premises.
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Tenant will co-operate with Landlord's efforts to stipulate designated smoking areas away from public entrances.
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Tenant will not install window shades, curtains or blinds of any kind or colour other than Building standard shades, curtains or blinds, without the prior written approval of Landlord.
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14.
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If
any apparatus used or installed by Tenant requires a permit as a condition for installation, Tenant must provide a copy of such permit to Landlord prior to such installation.
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Notice shall be given by Tenant to Landlord with respect to Tenant's intention to place any heavy material or thing within the Premises and all details and specifications thereof shall be supplied to Landlord's structural engineers for its approval and Tenant will comply with the directions of Landlord or its structural engineer in respect thereof. Any and all engineer's costs for consultation shall be treated as Excess Costs.
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Tenant will provide written notice to Landlord any time Tenant changes the exterior locks to the Premises. All lock changes shall be completed by reputable contractors which have received Landlord's prior written approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. Tenant will deliver all keys to the Premises to Landlord prior to the expiry or earlier termination of this Lease.
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In accordance with the Building fire and life safety plan, Tenant will designate sufficient personnel within the Premises to act as fire warden. The fire warden will be given instructions by Landlord or its authorized representative(s) on procedures to take in the event of a fire or other emergency and they shall participate in the necessary fire drills and procedures as required in accordance with The Ontario Fire Code and the
Fire
Protection
and
Prevention
Act,
1997,
and any other life safety or Health Emergency drills and procedures which may be implemented by Landlord for the Project from time to time.
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Tenant agrees to observe all reasonable rules and regulations regarding the security and protection of the Building and the tenants thereof including, without limitation, the right of Landlord to search the Person of and/or any article carried by any Person entering or leaving the Building.
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Tenant agrees to report all water leaks promptly to Landlord.
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20.
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Overnight use of the Parking Facilities is strictly prohibited.
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Use of portable storage containers outside the Premises is strictly prohibited.
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Parking spaces shall be made available for use by Tenant in the Parking Facilities on a first-come-first served basis, in common with other users of the Project, in such areas as are designated by Landlord from time to time. There shall be no license fee payable by Tenant for its use of the parking spaces but, for greater certainty, Tenant will continue to be responsible for its Proportionate Share or share, as the case may be, of Operating Costs, the Management Fee and Realty Taxes attributable to the Parking Facilities. Landlord shall have no obligation to supervise or police the use of the Parking Facilities and Tenant hereby understands and agrees that its use of the Parking Facilities, and the use of the Parking Facilities by Tenant's Parties and any others, shall be at their sole risk and, for greater certainty, Landlord is not responsible for theft of or damage to any vehicle or its equipment or articles left in any vehicle on the Parking Facilities. Upon request, Tenant will deliver to Landlord up-to-date information as to the owner, licence plate number and description of each automobile authorized to use such parking spaces. Landlord may, from time to time, make and amend such rules and regulations for the management and operation of the Parking Facilities as Landlord shall determine and Tenant, and all Persons under its control, shall be bound by, and shall comply with, all of such rules and regulations of which notice is given to Tenant from time to time, and all of such rules and regulations shall be deemed to be incorporated into and form a part of this Lease. For emphasis only, and without affecting or limiting the meaning of any provision of this Lease, it is agreed that the following sections of this Lease apply to the rights granted to Tenant hereunder in respect of the Parking Spaces, namely Sections 13.4 ("Consequential Damage") and 13.5 ("Indemnity of Landlord"). No motor vehicle other than a private passenger automobile, station wagon, van or motorcycle shall be parked on or in any part of the Common Facilities of the Project, including without limitation the Parking Facilities, nor shall any storage, washing or repairs (other than emergency repairs immediately necessary for operation of a vehicle) be made to any motor vehicle in or on any of the Common Facilities, including without limitation the Parking Facilities, and no motor vehicle shall be driven on any part of the Common Facilities other than on a driveway or in the Parking Facilities.
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Tenant agrees that the rules and regulations hereinabove stipulated, and such other and further rules and regulations as Landlord may make, being in its judgment needful for the reputation, safety, care or cleanliness of the Building and Premises, or the operation, maintenance or protection of the Building and its equipment, or the comfort of tenants, shall be faithfully observed and performed by Tenant, and by its employees, agents, visitors and licensees. Landlord shall have the right to change said rules and regulations and to waive in writing or otherwise, any or all of the said rules and regulations in respect of any one or more tenants, and Landlord shall not be responsible to Tenant for non-observance or violation of any of said rules and regulations by any other tenant or other Person. The provisions of the rules and regulations shall not be deemed to limit any obligation or provision of this Lease to be performed or fulfilled by Tenant.
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Attn: Paul Ramsay Richard Rusiniak
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(a
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Advise you in structuring a public offering (the "Public Offering") intended to raise approximately $4 million (in this Agreement, references to "$" refer to the currency of the United States) to be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") on Form S-1 (the "S-1"), the form prescribed for initial public offerings registered under the Securities Act;
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(b
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Introduce you to and assist you in engaging a legal team to prepare the S-1 (who would either take payment from the proceeds or take shares as compensation. We would also fund a retainer to the attorneys if necessary, and take re-imbursement from the Public Offering);
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(c
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We would assist you in completing the filings, answering SEC comments, etc. all the way through to effectiveness of the S-1:
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(d
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We would assist you in engaging one or more broker/dealers for the placement of the Public Offering;
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(e
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At the Company's request, review and revise business plans, strategies, mission statements, budgets, technical and nontechnical presentations, proposed transactions and other plans for the purpose of advising the Company regarding their implications for engaging the interests of potential investor targets;
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(f
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We would provide project management support of the entire project from start to finish; and
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(g
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Otherwise perform as the Company's strategic advisor.
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ii.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, Connectus may terminate its role with the Company at any time during the Agreement by giving thirty (30) days notice in writing. Upon termination of this Agreement, Connectus will no longer be entitled to any compensation otherwise payable under the terms of this Agreement.
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iii.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions contained in Sections 12, 13 and 14 hereof shall survive the termination of this agreement.
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RETURN OF COMPANY DOCUMENTS. Connectus agrees that, at the time of termination of consulting with Company for any reason, Connectus will deliver to Company (and will not keep in its possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else) any and all Confidential Information and all other documents, materials, information or property belonging to the Company, its successors or assigns.
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ii.
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INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. Connectus expressly acknowledge that any breach or threatened breach of any of the terms and/or conditions set forth in this Section of this Agreement will result in substantial, continuing and irreparable injury to the Company. Therefore, Connectus hereby agrees that, in addition to any other remedy that may be available to the Company, the Company shall be entitled to injunctive relief, specific performance or other equitable relief by a court of appropriate jurisdiction in the event of any breach or threatened breach of the terms of this Agreement.
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In the event an Indemnified Party appears as a witness in any action brought against the Company or any participant in a transaction covered hereby in which an Indemnified Party is not named as defendant, the Company agrees to reimburse such Indemnified Party for all reasonable expenses incurred by it in connection with its appearing as a witness.
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iii.
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The Company agrees to notify Connectus promptly of the assertion against the Company of any claim, or the commencement of any action or proceeding, relating to a transaction contemplated by or entered into under any agreement resulting from the Company's acceptance of this proposal.
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Connectus Inc. | Algae Dynamics Corporation | |||||
By: | By: | |||||
P. Blair Mullin, President | Paul Ramsay, President |
Warrant Shares: 1,200,000
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Initial Issuance Date: April 1, 2014
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Termination Date: March 31, 2017
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CONVERTED CARBON TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
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By:
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/s/ Paul Ramsay
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Name: Paul Ramsay
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Title: President
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Dated: _______________ __, ______
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Holder’s Signature:
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Holder’s Address:
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Warrant Shares: 1,300,000
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Initial Issuance Date: April 1, 2014
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Termination Date: March 31, 2017
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By:
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/s/ Paul Ramsey
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Name: Paul Ramsay
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Title: President
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Dated: _______________ __, ______
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Holder’s Signature:
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Holder’s Address:
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58 Marine Parade Drive, Suite 1005, Toronto, Ontario M8V 4G1
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Warrant Shares: 90,000
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Initial Issuance Date: June 7, 2013
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Termination Date: June 6, 2016
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where:
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X = the number of Common Shares to be issued to Holder;
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Y = the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is being Exercised;
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A = the Market Price of one (1) Common Share (for purposes of this Section 2(c), where “
Market Price
,” means the VWAP (as defined herein) of one (1) Common Share during the ten (10) consecutive Trading Day period immediately preceding the date of exercise; and
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CCT Rollout Plan Step 9 |
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Compile market
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research reports
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14 | ||
Assess new and emerging markets | 28 | ||
Business Opportunity
Assessment
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8 | ||
Targeted market research and analysis for
algae value added products
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7 | ||
Corporate
Idenity/Rebranding
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8 | ||
Establish brand for CCT
products
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7 | ||
Budget/P&L
Development
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7 | ||
Complete Assurance System -
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International Standards
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30 | ||
Evaluate packaging alternatives | 2 | ||
Nutritional Analysis
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5 | ||
Shelf Life Testing
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7 | ||
Natural Health Claim Review Application | 2 | ||
Seek approval from Canadian Food
Inspection Agency
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14 | ||
Select value added
products to market
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2 | ||
Complete export
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5 |
marketing plan
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Identify Warehousing/Shipping -Pick & Pack Partner | 3 | |||
Product Launch Strategy | 7 | |||
Customer/Distributor
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Follow up Pitches | 24 | |||
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● | The Contractor agrees that the Company shall have no liability or responsibility for the withholding, collection or payment of any taxes, employment insurance premiums or Canada Pension Plan contributions on any amounts paid by the Company to the Contractor or amounts paid by the Contractor to its employees or contractors. The Contractor also agrees to indemnify the Company from any and all claims in respect to the Company’s failure to withhold and/or remit any taxes, employment insurance premiums or Canada Pension Plan contributions. | |
● | The Contractor agrees that as an independent contractor, the Contractor will not be qualified to participate in or to receive any employee benefits that the Company may extend to its employees. | |
● | The Contractor is free to provide services to other clients, so long as such other clients are not in competition with the Company and so long as there is no interference with the Contractor’s contractual obligations to the Company. | |
● | The Contractor has no authority to and will not exercise or hold itself out as having any authority to enter into or conclude any contract or to undertake any commitment or obligation for, in the name of or on behalf of the Company. |
/s/ McGovern, Hurley, Cunningham, LLP
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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November 19 , 2014
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