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Exhibit No. | Description |
Term Loan Agreement, by and between the Company and Sarasvati Investments Inc., dated as of January 18, 2016.
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Loan Termination Agreement, by and between the Company and Sarasvati Investments Inc., dated as of January 18, 2016.
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GILLA INC.
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Dated: January 22, 2016
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By:
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/s/ J. Graham Simmonds
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Name: J. Graham Simmonds
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Title: Chief Executive Officer
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(a)
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Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges or levies which are not delinquent or the validity of which is being contested at the time by the Person in good faith by proper legal proceedings if, in the Lender’s opinion, adequate provision has been made for payment;
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(b)
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inchoate or statutory Liens of contractors, subcontractors, mechanics, workers, suppliers, materialmen, carriers and others in respect of construction, maintenance, repair or operation of assets of the Person, provided that such Liens are related to obligations not due or delinquent, are not registered against title to any assets of the Person and in respect of which adequate holdbacks are being maintained as required by applicable law or such Liens are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and in respect of which there has been set aside a reserve (segregated to the extent required by U.S. GAAP) in an adequate amount and provided further that such Liens do not, in the Lender’s reasonable opinion, reduce the value of the asset so affected or materially interfere with the use of such asset in the operation of the business of the Person;
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(c)
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the right reserved to or vested in any Governmental Entity by any statutory provision or by the terms of any lease, licence, franchise, grant or permit of the Person, to terminate any such lease, licence, franchise, grant or permit, or to require annual or other payments as a condition to the continuance thereof; and
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(d)
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Liens in favour of the Lender created by the Security Documents.
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(1)
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The Lender agrees, on the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, to make the Loan available on the Closing Date.
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(2)
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The Loan shall be a term loan facility. For greater certainty, the Borrower shall be entitled to Draw the Loan on the Closing Date and, subject to Section 2.4, repay the outstanding principal amount under the Loan with the Early Repayment Penalty.
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(3)
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The Lender shall maintain, in accordance with its usual practice, records evidencing the amounts owing under this Agreement; and the information entered into such records shall constitute conclusive evidence of such amounts owed absent manifest error.
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(1)
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The principal amount of the outstanding Loan shall bear interest at the Applicable Rate.
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(2)
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Interest shall accrue daily and shall be calculated and payable monthly, in arrears.
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(3)
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Borrower shall disburse the CFADS as indicated in the monthly Cash Sweep Report to the Lender in the following priority:
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a)
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First, the funds required to make the monthly interest payable on the Loan; and
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b)
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Second, the residual monthly CFADS to repay principal outstanding on the Loan.
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(4)
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Borrower shall be required to pay the monthly interest payment on the Loan regardless of the sufficiency of the CFADS to cover such interest payment.
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(5)
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Borrower shall make one (1) monthly installment of interest and principal repayment within fifteen (15) Business Days of each months’ end.
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(6)
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Subject to Section 6.2, the outstanding principal amount of the Loan together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon shall become due and payable on the Maturity Date, if any.
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(7)
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If a change in Key Personnel shall occur (a) the Borrower will, within ten (10) Business Days of occurrence thereof, give the Lender notice thereof describing in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances giving rise thereto and (b) the Lender may, by fifteen (15) Business Days’ notice to the Borrower given not later than ten (10) Business Days after receipt of such notice of change in Key Personnel, terminate the Loan, which shall thereupon be terminated, and declare the principal amount of the Loan together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon become, immediately due and payable.
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(1)
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Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or by the parties in writing, the Borrower shall make any payment required to be made by it to the Lender by depositing the amount of the payment to an account specified by the Lender not later than 4:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on the date the payment is due.
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(2)
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All amounts owed by the Borrower to the Lender, which are not paid when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) shall bear interest (both before and after default and judgment), from the date on which such amount is due until such amount is paid in full, payable on demand, at a rate per annum equal to the Applicable Rate, plus 2%
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(1)
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All computations of interest shall be made by the Lender taking into account the actual number of days occurring in the period for which such interest is payable, on the basis of a year of 365 days.
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(2)
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For purposes of the
Interest Act
(Canada), (i) whenever any interest or fee under this Agreement is calculated using a rate based on a year of 365 days, the rate determined pursuant to such calculation, when expressed as an annual rate, is equivalent to (x) the Applicable Rate based on a year of 365 or 366 days, as the case may be, (y) multiplied by the actual number of days in the calendar year in which the period for which such interest or fee is payable (or compounded) ends, and (z) divided by 365 or 366 days, as the case may be, (ii) the principle of deemed reinvestment of interest does not apply to any interest calculation under this Agreement, and (iii) the rates of interest stipulated in this Agreement are intended to be nominal rates and not effective rates or yields.
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a)
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$0.50 per 0-15ml E-Liquid Bottle sold by the Borrower, and its subsidiaries, within the monthly period; and
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b)
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$1.00 per >15ml E-Liquid Bottle sold by the Borrower, and its subsidiaries, within the monthly period.
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(a)
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the Lender has received, in form, substance, scope and dated a date satisfactory to it and its counsel:
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(i)
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an executed copy of each of the Loan Documents; and
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(ii)
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evidence of registration of the Security Documents in such jurisdictions as the Lender may reasonably require, including all required consents to obtain such registrations.
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(a)
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Incorporation and Qualification.
The Borrower is a corporation duly incorporated, organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Nevada. The Borrower is qualified, licensed or registered to carry on business under the laws applicable to it in all jurisdictions in which such qualification, licensing or registration is necessary or where failure to be so qualified would have a Material Adverse Effect;
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(b)
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Corporate Power.
The Borrower has all requisite corporate power and authority to (i) own, lease and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now being conducted by it, and (ii) enter into and perform its obligations under the Loan Documents;
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(c)
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Conflict with Other Instruments.
The execution and delivery by the Borrower and the performance by it of its obligations under, and compliance with the terms, conditions and provisions of, the Loan Documents will not (i) conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms or conditions of (t) its constating documents, (u) any applicable law, rule or regulation, (v) any contractual restriction binding on or affecting it or its properties, or (w) any judgment, injunction, determination or award which is binding on it, or (ii) result in, require or permit (x) the imposition of any Lien in, on or with respect to any of its assets or property (except in favour of the Lender), (y) the acceleration of the maturity of any Funded Debt binding on or affecting the Borrower, or (z) any third party to terminate or acquire rights under any Material Agreement;
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(d
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Corporate Action, Governmental Approvals, etc.
The execution and delivery of each of the Loan Documents by the Borrower and the performance by the Borrower of its obligations under the Loan Documents has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action including, without limitation, the obtaining of all necessary shareholder consents. No authorization, consent, approval, registration, qualification, designation, declaration or filing with any Governmental Entity or other Person, is or was necessary in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of obligations under the Loan Documents except as are in full force and effect, unamended, at the date of this Agreement;
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(e)
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Execution and Binding Obligation.
This Agreement and the other Loan Documents have been duly executed and delivered by the Borrower and constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of the Borrower enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject only to any limitation under applicable laws relating to (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, arrangement or creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) the discretion that a court may exercise in the granting of equitable remedies;
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(f)
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Authorizations, etc.
The Borrower possesses all authorizations, permits, consents, registrations and approvals necessary to properly conduct its businesses and to enter into and perform its obligations under the Loan Documents and all such authorizations, permits, consents, registrations and approvals are in good standing and in full force and effect;
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(g)
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Ownership and Use of Property.
Except for Permitted Liens, the Borrower has good and marketable title to all the real and personal property reflected as assets in its books and records. The Borrower owns, leases or has the lawful right to use all of the assets necessary for the conduct of its businesses;
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(h)
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Compliance with Laws.
The Borrower is in compliance with all applicable laws, judgments and orders and rulings, guidelines and decisions having force of law;
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(i)
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No Default.
The Borrower is not in violation of its constating documents, or any shareholders’ agreement applicable to it or any Material Agreement; and
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(j)
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No Material Adverse Agreements.
The Borrower is not party to any agreement or instrument or subject to any restriction (including any restriction set forth in its constating documents, any shareholders’ agreement applicable to it or any Material Agreement) which has or may have a Material Adverse Effect.
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(a)
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Corporate Existence.
Preserve and maintain its corporate existence;
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(b)
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Compliance with Laws, etc.
Comply with the requirements of all applicable laws, judgments, orders, decisions, awards, Material Agreements and Loan Documents;
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(d)
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Keeping of Books.
Keep proper books of record and account, in which full and correct entries shall be made in respect of its business and operations;
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(e)
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Ordinary Course.
The Borrower shall conduct its business in a manner consistent with past practices, and in the ordinary course of its normal day-to-day operations; and
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(f)
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Further Assurances.
At its cost and expense, upon the reasonable request of the Lender, execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered to the Lender such further instruments, agreements and security documents and do and cause to be done such further acts as may be necessary or proper in the reasonable opinion of the Lender to carry out more effectually the provisions and purposes of the Loan Documents.
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(a)
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the Borrower fails to pay any amount under the Loan, any interest thereon or any other amounts due under any Loan Document when such amount becomes due and payable;
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(b)
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any representation or warranty or certification made or deemed to be made by the Borrower or any of its respective directors or officers in any Loan Document shall prove to have been incorrect when made or deemed to be made;
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(c)
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the Borrower fails to perform, observe or comply with any other term, covenant or agreement contained in any Loan Document to which it is a party and such failure remains unremedied for thirty (30) days;
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(d)
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any judgment or order for the payment of money in excess of $3,000,000 (or the equivalent amount in any other currency) is rendered against the Borrower and either (i) enforcement proceedings have been commenced by a creditor upon the judgment or order, or (ii) there is any period of fifteen (15) consecutive days during which a stay of enforcement of the judgment or order, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise, is not in effect; or
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(e)
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the Borrower (i) becomes insolvent or generally not able to pay its debts as they become due, (ii) admits in writing its inability to pay its debts generally or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, (iii) institutes or has instituted against it any proceeding seeking (x) to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, (y) liquidation, winding-up, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, protection, relief or composition of it or its debts under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or relief of debtors including any plan of compromise or arrangement or other corporate proceeding involving or affecting its creditors, or (z) the entry of an order for relief or the appointment of a receiver, trustee or other similar official for it or for any substantial part of its properties and assets, and in the case of any such proceeding instituted against it (but not instituted by it), either the proceeding remains undismissed or unstayed for a period of forty-five (45) days, or any of the actions sought in such proceeding (including the entry of an order for relief against it or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for it or for any substantial part of its properties and assets) occurs, or (iv) takes any corporate action to authorize any of the above actions.
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(1)
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Upon a declaration that the Loan is immediately due and payable pursuant to Section 6.1, the Lender may commence such legal action or proceedings as it, in its sole discretion, deems expedient, including, the commencement of enforcement proceedings under the Loan Documents all without any additional notice, presentation, demand, protest, notice of dishonour, entering into of possession of any property or assets, or any other action or notice, all of which are expressly waived by the Borrower.
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(2)
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The rights and remedies of the Lender under the Loan Documents are cumulative and are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other rights or remedies. Nothing contained in the Loan Documents with respect to the indebtedness or liability of the Borrower to the Lender, nor any act or omission of the Lender with respect to the Loan Documents or the Security shall in any way prejudice or affect the rights, remedies and powers of the Lender under the Loan Documents and the Security.
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(1)
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No failure on the part of the Lender to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right under any of the Loan Documents shall operate as a waiver of such right; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right under any of the Loan Documents preclude any other or further exercise of such right or the exercise of any other right.
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(2)
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Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the covenants, representations and warranties shall continue in full force and effect. The closing of this transaction shall not prejudice any right of one party against any other party in respect of anything done or omitted under this Agreement or in respect of any right to damages or other remedies.
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(a)
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to the Lender at:
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(b)
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to the Borrower at:
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(1)
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This Agreement shall become effective when executed by the Borrower and the Lender and after that time shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the Borrower and the Lender and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
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(2)
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The Borrower shall not have the right to assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement or any interest in this Agreement without the prior consent of the Lender, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld.
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GILLA INC.
By:
/s/ J. Graham Simmonds
Authorized Signing Officer
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SARASVATI INVESTMENTS INC.
By:
/s/ Ashok Gautam
Authorized Signing Officer
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GILLA INC.
By:
/s/ J. Graham Simmonds
Authorized Signing Officer
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SARASVATI INVESTMENTS INC.
By:
/s/ Ashok Gautam
Authorized Signing Officer
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(a)
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Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges or levies which are not delinquent or the validity of which is being contested at the time by the Person in good faith by proper legal proceedings if, in the Lender’s opinion, adequate provision has been made for payment;
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(b)
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inchoate or statutory Liens of contractors, subcontractors, mechanics, workers, suppliers, materialmen, carriers and others in respect of construction, maintenance, repair or operation of assets of the Person, provided that such Liens are related to obligations not due or delinquent, are not registered against title to any assets of the Person and in respect of which adequate holdbacks are being maintained as required by applicable law or such Liens are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and in respect of which there has been set aside a reserve (segregated to the extent required by U.S. GAAP) in an adequate amount and provided further that such Liens do not, in the Lender’s reasonable opinion, reduce the value of the asset so affected or materially interfere with the use of such asset in the operation of the business of the Person;
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(c)
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the right reserved to or vested in any Governmental Entity by any statutory provision or by the terms of any lease, licence, franchise, grant or permit of the Person, to terminate any such lease, licence, franchise, grant or permit, or to require annual or other payments as a condition to the continuance thereof; and
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(d)
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Liens in favour of the Lender created by the Security Documents.
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(1)
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The Lender agrees, on the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, to make the Loan available from or after the Closing Date.
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(2)
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The Loan shall be a revolving credit facility. For greater certainty, the Borrower shall be entitled to obtain Advances under the Loan from time to time and, subject to Section 2.5, repay all or any portion of the outstanding Advances under the Loan from time to time; provided that the outstanding Advances under the Loan shall not at any time exceed the Loan Limit.
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(3)
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The Lender shall maintain, in accordance with its usual practice, records evidencing the amounts owing under this Agreement; and the information entered into such records shall constitute conclusive evidence of such amounts owed absent manifest error.
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(1)
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The principal amount of the outstanding Advances from time to time shall bear interest at the Applicable Rate.
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(2)
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Interest shall accrue daily and shall be calculated and payable monthly, in arrears.
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(3)
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a standby fee with respect to the unused portion of the Loan, calculated on a daily basis as being the difference between the Loan Limit and the outstanding Advances, multiplied by 3.5% and divided by 365 shall be payable in arrears on the last day of each month.
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(4)
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Subject to Section 6.2, the outstanding principal amount of the Advances together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon shall become due and payable on the Maturity Date.
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(1)
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Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or by the parties in writing, the Borrower shall make any payment required to be made by it to the Lender by depositing the amount of the payment to an account specified by the Lender not later than 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on the date the payment is due.
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(2)
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All amounts owed by the Borrower to the Lender, which are not paid when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) shall bear interest (both before and after default and judgment), from the date on which such amount is due until such amount is paid in full, payable on demand, at a rate per annum equal to the Applicable Rate, plus 2%
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(1)
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All computations of interest shall be made by the Lender taking into account the actual number of days occurring in the period for which such interest is payable, on the basis of a year of 365 days.
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(2)
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For purposes of the
Interest Act
(Canada), (i) whenever any interest or fee under this Agreement is calculated using a rate based on a year of 365 days, the rate determined pursuant to such calculation, when expressed as an annual rate, is equivalent to (x) the applicable rate based on a year of 365 or 366 days, as the case may be, (y) multiplied by the actual number of days in the calendar year in which the period for which such interest or fee is payable (or compounded) ends, and (z) divided by 365 or 366 days, as the case may be, (ii) the principle of deemed reinvestment of interest does not apply to any interest calculation under this Agreement, and (iii) the rates of interest stipulated in this Agreement are intended to be nominal rates and not effective rates or yields.
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(a)
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the Lender has received, in form, substance, scope and dated a date satisfactory to it and its counsel:
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(i)
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an executed copy of each of the Loan Documents;
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(ii)
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evidence of registration of the Security Documents in such jurisdictions as the Lender may reasonably require, including all required consents to obtain such registrations; and
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(b)
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the conditions precedent in Section 3.2 shall have been satisfied.
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(a)
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no Default or Event of Default has occurred or is continuing or would arise immediately after giving effect to or as a result of the Advance;
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(b)
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the Advance will not violate any applicable law, order or judgment;
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(c)
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(i) the Advance is to be used for the purposes identified in Section 2.3; (ii) the Borrower shall have provided the Lender with information reasonably satisfactory to the Lender with respect to the proposed use of the Advance; and (iii) the Lender, or its designate, shall have approved the proposed use of the Advance;
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(d)
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the representations and warranties of the Borrower contained in Article 4 are true and correct on the date of the Advance as if such representations and warranties were made on that date; and
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(e)
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the Borrower shall have delivered an Advance request to the Lender in accordance with the notice requirements provided in Section 2.2.
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(a)
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Incorporation and Qualification.
The Borrower is a corporation duly incorporated, organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Nevada. The Borrower is qualified, licensed or registered to carry on business under the laws applicable to it in all jurisdictions in which such qualification, licensing or registration is necessary or where failure to be so qualified would have a Material Adverse Effect;
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(b
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Corporate Power.
The Borrower has all requisite corporate power and authority to (i) own, lease and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now being conducted by it, and (ii) enter into and perform its obligations under the Loan Documents;
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(c)
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Conflict with Other Instruments.
The execution and delivery by the Borrower and the performance by it of its obligations under, and compliance with the terms, conditions and provisions of, the Loan Documents will not (i) conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms or conditions of (t) its constating documents, (u) any applicable law, rule or regulation, (v) any contractual restriction binding on or affecting it or its properties, or (w) any judgment, injunction, determination or award which is binding on it, or (ii) result in, require or permit (x) the imposition of any Lien in, on or with respect to any of its assets or property (except in favour of the Lender), (y) the acceleration of the maturity of any Funded Debt binding on or affecting the Borrower, or (z) any third party to terminate or acquire rights under any Material Agreement;
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(d)
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Corporate Action, Governmental Approvals, etc.
The execution and delivery of each of the Loan Documents by the Borrower and the performance by the Borrower of its obligations under the Loan Documents has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action including, without limitation, the obtaining of all necessary shareholder consents. No authorization, consent, approval, registration, qualification, designation, declaration or filing with any Governmental Entity or other Person, is or was necessary in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of obligations under the Loan Documents except as are in full force and effect, unamended, at the date of this Agreement;
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(e)
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Execution and Binding Obligation.
This Agreement and the other Loan Documents have been duly executed and delivered by the Borrower and constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of the Borrower enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject only to any limitation under applicable laws relating to (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, arrangement or creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) the discretion that a court may exercise in the granting of equitable remedies;
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(f
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Authorizations, etc.
The Borrower possesses all authorizations, permits, consents, registrations and approvals necessary to properly conduct its businesses and to enter into and perform its obligations under the Loan Documents and all such authorizations, permits, consents, registrations and approvals are in good standing and in full force and effect;
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(g)
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Ownership and Use of Property.
Except for Permitted Liens, the Borrower has good and marketable title to all the real and personal property reflected as assets in its books and records. The Borrower owns, leases or has the lawful right to use all of the assets necessary for the conduct of its businesses;
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(h)
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Compliance with Laws.
The Borrower is in compliance with all applicable laws, judgments and orders and rulings, guidelines and decisions having force of law;
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(i)
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No Default.
The Borrower is not in violation of its constating documents, or any shareholders’ agreement applicable to it or any Material Agreement; and
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(j)
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No Material Adverse Agreements.
The Borrower is not party to any agreement or instrument or subject to any restriction (including any restriction set forth in its constating documents, any shareholders’ agreement applicable to it or any Material Agreement) which has or may have a Material Adverse Effect.
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(a)
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Corporate Existence.
Preserve and maintain its corporate existence;
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(b)
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Compliance with Laws, etc.
Comply with the requirements of all applicable laws, judgments, orders, decisions, awards, Material Agreements and Loan Documents;
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(d)
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Keeping of Books.
Keep proper books of record and account, in which full and correct entries shall be made in respect of its business and operations;
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(e)
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Ordinary Course.
The Borrower shall conduct its business in a manner consistent with past practices, and in the ordinary course of its normal day-to-day operations; and
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(f)
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Further Assurances.
At its cost and expense, upon the reasonable request of the Lender, execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered to the Lender such further instruments, agreements and security documents and do and cause to be done such further acts as may be necessary or proper in the reasonable opinion of the Lender to carry out more effectually the provisions and purposes of the Loan Documents.
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(a)
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the Borrower fails to pay any amount under the Loan, any interest thereon or any other amounts due under any Loan Document when such amount becomes due and payable;
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(b)
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any representation or warranty or certification made or deemed to be made by the Borrower or any of its respective directors or officers in any Loan Document shall prove to have been incorrect when made or deemed to be made;
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(c)
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the Borrower fails to perform, observe or comply with any other term, covenant or agreement contained in any Loan Document to which it is a party and such failure remains unremedied for thirty (30) days;
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(d)
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any judgment or order for the payment of money in excess of $1,000,000 (or the equivalent amount in any other currency) is rendered against the Borrower and either (i) enforcement proceedings have been commenced by a creditor upon the judgment or order, or (ii) there is any period of fifteen (15) consecutive days during which a stay of enforcement of the judgment or order, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise, is not in effect; or
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(e)
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the Borrower (i) becomes insolvent or generally not able to pay its debts as they become due, (ii) admits in writing its inability to pay its debts generally or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, (iii) institutes or has instituted against it any proceeding seeking (x) to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, (y) liquidation, winding-up, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, protection, relief or composition of it or its debts under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or relief of debtors including any plan of compromise or arrangement or other corporate proceeding involving or affecting its creditors, or (z) the entry of an order for relief or the appointment of a receiver, trustee or other similar official for it or for any substantial part of its properties and assets, and in the case of any such proceeding instituted against it (but not instituted by it), either the proceeding remains undismissed or unstayed for a period of forty-five (45) days, or any of the actions sought in such proceeding (including the entry of an order for relief against it or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for it or for any substantial part of its properties and assets) occurs, or (iv) takes any corporate action to authorize any of the above actions.
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(1)
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Upon a declaration that the Loan is immediately due and payable pursuant to Section 6.1, the Lender may commence such legal action or proceedings as it, in its sole discretion, deems expedient, including, the commencement of enforcement proceedings under the Loan Documents all without any additional notice, presentation, demand, protest, notice of dishonour, entering into of possession of any property or assets, or any other action or notice, all of which are expressly waived by the Borrower.
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(2)
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The rights and remedies of the Lender under the Loan Documents are cumulative and are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other rights or remedies. Nothing contained in the Loan Documents with respect to the indebtedness or liability of the Borrower to the Lender, nor any act or omission of the Lender with respect to the Loan Documents or the Security shall in any way prejudice or affect the rights, remedies and powers of the Lender under the Loan Documents and the Security.
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(1)
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No failure on the part of the Lender to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right under any of the Loan Documents shall operate as a waiver of such right; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right under any of the Loan Documents preclude any other or further exercise of such right or the exercise of any other right.
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(2)
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Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the covenants, representations and warranties shall not merge on and shall survive each Advance and, notwithstanding such Advance or any investigation made by or on behalf of any party, shall continue in full force and effect. The closing of this transaction shall not prejudice any right of one party against any other party in respect of anything done or omitted under this Agreement or in respect of any right to damages or other remedies.
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(a)
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to the Lender at:
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(b)
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to the Borrower at:
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(1)
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The Borrower shall, whether or not the transaction contemplated by this Agreement is completed, indemnify and hold the Lender and its officers, directors, employees and agents (each an “
Indemnified
Person
”) harmless from, and shall pay to such Indemnified Person on demand any amounts required to compensate the Indemnified Person for, any cost, expense, claim or loss suffered by, imposed on, or asserted against, the Indemnified Person as a result of, or arising out of (i) the preparation, execution and delivery of, preservation of rights under, enforcement of, or refinancing, renegotiation or restructuring of, the Loan Documents and any related amendment, waiver or consent, (ii) a Default (whether or not constituting a Default or an Event of Default), and (iii) any proceedings brought by or against the Indemnified Person, or in which the Indemnified Person otherwise participates, due to its entering into or being a party to any of the Loan Documents, or by reason of its exercising or performing, or causing the exercise or performance of, any right, power or obligation under any of the Loan Documents, whether or not such proceedings are directly related to the enforcement of any Loan Document, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the Indemnified Person.
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(2)
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The Borrower shall pay to the Lender all reasonable costs and expenses (including all legal fees and disbursements on a solicitor and own client basis) incurred by the Lender in connection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; provided that the aggregate amount payable by the Borrower to the Lender, pursuant to this Section 7.4(2), shall not exceed $15,000.
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(1)
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This Agreement shall become effective when executed by the Borrower and the Lender and after that time shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the Borrower and the Lender and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
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(2)
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The Borrower shall not have the right to assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement or any interest in this Agreement without the prior consent of the Lender, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld.
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GILLA INC.
By:
/s/ J. Graham Simmonds
Authorized Signing Officer
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SARASVATI INVESTMENTS INC.
By:
/s/ Ashok Gautam
Authorized Signing Officer
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